Withernsea & District Community News - July 2022

Puffin sculpture trail goes live

THIS SUMMER puffins are flying into East Yorkshire including Withernsea, Patrington, Easington and Kilnsea as they find new and often unlikely habitats! These are no ordinary puffins, but beautiful, artist decorated sculptures, standing proudly 1.5m tall, colourful beacons in the landscape.

‘Puffins Galore!’ will harness the special magnetism of this popular, but endangered, seabird to attract more visitors to the glorious East Yorkshire Coast. This a mass participation public art event is modelled on the hugely successful and award winning Hull and East Riding trails‘Larkin with Toads’ and ‘A Moth for Amy’.

From Saturday, July 2 to the end of October this year, 42 Puffins will delight people of all ages as they search for them from Bempton and Flamborough in the north to Easington and Kilnsea in the south, and at towns and cities inland. Bridlington, Hornsea, Withernsea, Beverley, Cottingham and Hull will all have their own Puffin mini-trails. The project has been made possible with initial investment and support from key partner Yorkshire Coast BID and project partner Visit East Yorkshire. Each puffin has been sponsored by a business or

institution which has chosen their unique design from artists’ submissions inspired by stories of the East Yorkshire Coast, endangered wildlife of our coasts and seas, global warming and the growth of green energy.

Art trail veteran and co-director of Puffins Galore!, Rick Welton commented: “We’ve been delighted by the generous response from local businesses keen to sponsor their puffin. Puffins seem to be everybody’s favourite bird, and the wildlife themes in particular have really inspired some wonderful designs from artists.

We had over 150 designs submitted from artists across East Yorkshire but also from much further afield. Over the past few weeks, our artists have been working from their homes and studios around the UK. Quite a few have chosen to work in our makeshift studiowarehouse at The Boathouse in Hull, which has been kindly loaned by culture fans, local property developers, Rachel and James Murray.”

Project Manager and co-director Clare Huby explained: “Puffins Galore! makes great connections between art, commerce, the general public and our charities. This feels more important than ever considering the separation we

have all endured over the last two years. Past experience with the Larkin Toads and A Moth for Amy tells us that members of the public really enjoy these animal sculpture trails. It’s an event that all the family can take part in –finding the puffins, taking photos and discovering the ideas that have inspired our artists.” At the end of Puffins Galore! all of the Puffin sculptures will be sold, either to their sponsor or at a grand charity auction. Clare added: “The funds raised will benefit four charities that we have selected for their important role protecting the wildlife of the coasts and seas or for their essential work saving lives at sea - Hornsea Inshore Rescue, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, RNLI and RSPB.”

The sculptures are already creating a buzz on social media with people desperate to find out where to find them.

Kerry Carruthers, Chief Executive of Yorkshire Coast BID says: “Being able to support projects like Puffins Galore! that make art and education about wildlife accessible for people of all ages along the Yorkshire Coast is fantastic! The talent involved in designing the Puffins alone is worth celebrating, and we

encourage everyone to make the discovery of these a must do activity this summer.”

The Withernsea puffins can be found on Seathorne Avenue, North Promenade, Memorial Gardens, Withernsea Lifeboat Station and South Promenade. There will also be one on St Patrick’s Green in Patrington, one on Dimlington Road in Easington and one on the Spurn footpath near the YWT

Discovery Centre car park at Kilnsea. To find out more about Puffins Galore! and to download the puffin spotter’s guide and other information which will go live on Saturday 2 July please visit http://puffinsgalore.co.uk/

PUFFIN: Hull-based artist Sarah Dalton with her painted puffin at the RSPB centre at Bempton.

Local planning application highlights A message from the Mayor

By Mayor of Withernsea, Councillor Jacqui Blackburn

THE OFFICIAL opening of the East Riding Puffin Trail is on Saturday, July 2. Five of the Puffins can be found in Withernsea. I won’t spoil your fun by telling you where they are, I’ll leave it to you to spot them. There are 37 others to be found, along the coast from Bempton to Kilnsea and inland in such places as Hull and Beverley. A Puffins Galore Spotters Guide can be found at www.puffinsgalore.co.uk and there is also a Facebook page, just type Puffins Galore in the search section and you’re sure to find it. I'm actually one of the Puffin Pals, not as Mayor, but as myself but I think that everybody in Withernsea could/should keep an eye on the Puffins and be willing to report any damage, as well as letting us know what fun it is to have them in Withernsea.

Here are the July events in Valley Gardens all are free:

3rd ERYC Band 1.30pm – 4pm

16th Rhythm and Rhyme 1pm – 4pm (See page 14)

30th Withstock ‘Unlock the Rock’ 12 noon –10.30pm

Planning applications

submitted:

22/02046/PLF - Erection of a single storey extension to the rear at The Bungalow, Smook Hills Road, Hollym

22/02005/PAD - Display of vinyl wrapping image to 1 no. roller shutter to front elevation (Retrospective Application) at Patrington Fire Station, Northside, Patrington 22/01972/PLF & 22/01973/PLB –Internal works including relocation of staircase and installation of a stud partition wall following the change of use of part of a dwelling to holiday accommodation, replacement of existing gate with steel framed gate to front, section of dilapidated wall to be dismantled and rebuilt with reclaimed materials at front, replacement of existing timer doors and frames to front and

rear, construction of new window to rear and replacement of timber window at side with obscure glass at Wyke House, 36 Greenshaw Lane, Patrington 22/01861/PLF - Erection of two storey extension to side/rear and first floor extensions to front and rear, following removal of existing double garage to side at 4 St Philips Road, Keyingham 22/01866/PLF - Erection of two storey extension to rear and conversion of existing integral garage into additional living accommodation at 5 Holmpton Road, Withernsea 22/01761/PLF - Erection of single story extension to rear and construction of flat roof dormer to front following removal of existing conservatory at 9 Elm Tree Close, Keyingham 22/01530/REG3 – Erection of open sided timber framed outdoor

classroom at Keyingham Primary School, Russell Drive, Keyingham

Planning decisions made:

22/00993/PLF - Change of use of land and building from office to mixed use office and residential to form a self-contained residential annexe ancillary to Southfield Lodge and associated alterations at Building North Of Southfield Lodge, Marsh Lane, Keyingham - Approved 22/01317/PLF - Erection of a building to form an additional fire engine bay at Withernsea Fire Station, Walter Street, Withernsea – Approved

22/01067/PAD - Display of internally illuminated fascia signs to front at Heron Foods, 173 Queen Street, Withernsea – Approved 22/01065/PLF - Installation of new shop front and 4 air conditioning

units on flat roof to rear to replace existing at Heron Foods, 173 Queen Street, Withernsea –Approved

22/00207/OUT – OUTLINE planning permission for the erection of a dwelling (all matters reserved) at Land North Of Tuney Garth, Hollym Road, Patrington – Approved 22/00152/PLF - Erection of part first floor extension to the side, two storey extension and single storey extension to the rear and alterations to form a garage (Resubmission of 21/02757/PLF) (AMENDED PLANS) at Ganymede, 25 Ebor Manor, Keyingham–Approved

21/03931/PLF - Erection of a single storey extension to the west side of existing porch at St Germains Church, Winestead Lane, Patrington – Approved

Steel signing event marks key milestone in construction of Lelley Fields Crematorium

Doherty, among the first to add their signatures to the steel.

EAST Riding of Yorkshire Council celebrated a key milestone in the construction of the new £9.6 million Lelley Fields Crematorium in Holderness with a 'steel signing' event.

Due for completion early 2023, the site off Sproatley Road, near Preston, will offer peace, tranquillity, and natural landscaping plus state-of-the-art facilities to create a fitting place to commemorate loved ones.

The steel signing event on Tuesday, May 31 was attended by staff and elected members from the council, including the leader Cllr Jonathan Owen, and deputy leader, Cllr Anne Handley, as well as staff from the main contractor Kier Construction.

It included a welcome from Cllr Owen, and the regional director of Kier Construction North and Scotland, Dan Doherty. This was followed by the eagerly anticipated steel signing, with Cllr Owen, Cllr Handley, Paul Bellotti - executive director of communities and environment at the council, and Mr

The event also included a tour of the site and display of building and landscape plans.

Kier Construction started work on site in winter 2021 and is making excellent progress to deliver this much-needed facility in the heart of Holderness, working to the innovative design of the council’s building design team in infrastructure and facilities.

Cllr Owen said: “It was fantastic to see the great progress that has been made on building the new Lelley Fields Crematorium, and I am proud of the tremendous amount of work that is being done to ensure our vision for this much-needed facility is delivered for residents of the East Riding.”

Councillor Claire Holmes, portfolio holder for planning, infrastructure and housing at the council, also attended the event. Cllr Holmes commented: “It is a

great achievement for all those involved to reach this key milestone in the construction of the crematorium. When it opens, the facility will reduce the length of journeys many local residents currently face in travelling to a crematorium at what is already a stressful and difficult time.”

Mr Doherty added: “The steel signing marks an exciting point of the project and the start of the assembly of the steel frame. The team on site have worked incredibly

hard to get to this point and now that the construction works have passed this milestone, we can really start to see the building take shape.

“Throughout the project, Kier has pledged to deliver a range of social value activities to leave a lasting legacy for the local community and we have progress to date with five people progressed into employment, one project initiated apprentice and one educational workshop delivered.”

Withernsea performing arts students bring back trophies from London competition

WITHERNSEA based Studio Victorians performing arts group have recently performed in the London finals of the British Arts Awards returning victorious with lots of trophies.

The group received two first place trophy placings and three second places for their group performances.

The group run by Vicki Wilkinson meet on a Sunday at the Jack Gledhill centre from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. They have continued on and off throughout lockdown and achieved plenty over the past two years with online competitions. They then managed to get back to in person live performances and performed and won group trophies in Blackpool Winter Gardens and That’s Showbiz Experience in

Ellesmere Port. Vicki who has been running the group for the last 25 years commented: “we have done incredibly well as the British Arts has only got back into doing live performances earlier this year. We got through preliminary rounds leading to a semi final and finishing with the finals in Hammersmith in London in May. We had five groups selected for the finals. We were then compared to the top three markings from the whole of the country and if you are in the top three you go to the finals. All five of our groups made it through, this doesn't always happen, we've often had five groups selected but maybe only three make it to the finals.”

Vicki’s daughter Grace Martine Wilkinson, 15, also made it to the finals with her solos achieving a

gold medal and a silver medal. Grace was then awarded with an overall ‘All Round Senior Performer trophy. Grace has won this trophy in every age category since she began performing at the age of three old.

Over the years Grace has won All Round Baby Performer, All Round Junior Performer, All Round Intermediate Performer and now adds All Round Senior Performer to her trophy collection.

The group over the last 25 years have performed all over the world and their achievements include being world champions twice in the Olympics of performing arts that was held in LA. Vicki also takes the students to

perform in Disneyland Paris and California and they have performed in many West End theatres.

More information about the group is available on their Facebook page ‘Studio Victoriana- School of Performing Arts-the V.I.P's’. The group take children from age six up to young adults.

THE free monthly lunchtime event for the community at Withernsea Methodist Church on Hull Road takes place this month on Thursday, July 28.

The church ran monthly food, friendship and fun event is in the community room at 12 noon and finishes around 2.30pm. A lunch of soup and a roll followed by cake and hot and cold drinks is provided. The event is free but there is a

collection pot for any donations. The entertainment at the July session will be Sharon Garner, a local songwriter and singer from Easington.

From 11am to 12 noon on the same day, the church will be open for those who wish to pray or who just want to find a quiet space to think. There will be a Church Steward in attendance if you need guidance.

Annual strawberry tea in Hollym

ST. NICHOLAS Churches Hollym and Holmpton will be holding their Annual Strawberry Teas on Saturday, July 9. This will feature strawberries and cream scones with tea or coffee In Hollym Village Hall from 2pm till 4pm. There will also be a tombola, book stall and gift stall.

By Councillor Claire Holmes

IT LOOKED like everyone had a wonderful jubilee weekend. All over the ward communities were celebrating together in multiple events spread geographically and across the days of the long weekend. Thank you to all the unsung heroes who are behind our community events; the organisers who plan for months beforehand to make sure everything runs smoothly even if there has to be a last minute change of plan due to weather and the volunteers who give their time to help put it together on the day.

With [hopefully] good weather coming up this might be a chance to spend more time enjoying the outdoors or you might be looking for things to do over the summer months for enjoyment. We are lucky to have so much on our doorstep. Here are some places to look for further information either by asking at our Customer Service Centres or, if it is more convenient, by looking online.

The Walking the Riding website contains over 300 walking, mountain biking and horse riding routes. This is a joint initiative of East Riding Yorkshire Council and Visit Hull and East Yorkshire. You can find it at www.walkingtheriding.co.uk. You can find walks by looking at the East Riding map and clicking on the interactive map to find routes in a particular town or village of East Yorkshire or if you want a walk with a particular type, length and difficulty you can use the advanced search to find a walk with those specific details. If you register for the online forum you can create and read walk reviews. Alternatively, you can view Public Rights of Way and create your own route.

The Visit Hull and East Yorkshire and Active Coast websites [www.visiteastyorkshire.co.uk & www.eastridingcoastandcountryside.co.uk/ active-coast] are also good sources of information of things to do during the upcoming summer months. As well as finding outdoor trails you can find all the information you need to plan a visit, such as where the parks are, if places are dog friendly and upcoming events.

August is a period of recess for many Council Committees but your ward councillors continue to work throughout summer within the ward and we remain as accessible as always via telephone, email or in person. We attend as many town and parish council meetings as possible. Officers from East Riding Yorkshire Council have been holding walkabouts in Withernsea and the surrounding villages and we have attended those also when possible to ensure that there are good lines of communication between our town and parish councils and East Riding Yorkshire Council. Please do not hesitate to contact us if there is a problem you need help with.

I hope everyone has a really enjoyable summer in this great place which is lovely to visit and even better to live.

Ward update column by South East Holderness Ward Councillor Claire Holmes. Councillor Holmes is one of three ward councillors for our area along with Councillor Lyn Healing and Councillor Dave Tucker. If anyone has any specific questions or topics they would like Councillor Holmes to cover please do send them in to us at Withernseacommunitynews@hotmail.com

Running 100k for the RNLI in July

JESSICA Binns from Withernsea has committed to running 100k in the month of July to raise money for the RNLI. Jessica was inspired to take on the fundraising challenge as her husband Antony is a Helm/station mechanic and her son is also a crew member. Antony, has been a volunteer at Withernsea RNLI Lifeboat station for over 20 years and son Hayden has recently joined and is progressing through his training.

Jessica has already began her training in June for the challenge she said: “I have decided to take part in the 100km run throughout July to help raise some funds for this fantastic charity. The charity we may all need at some point in our lives, a charity that uses the best training and equipment. It is fantastic to know we have a team of selfless volunteers

ready to drop everything when the pagers go off.”

Steve Medcalf, Lifeboat Operations Manager at Withernsea Lifeboat Station also commented: “For people to commit to something like this to help with fundraising makes them life savers too. Every penny Jessica raises will be used to help save lives at sea and this is truly honourable.”

Jessica will be keeping her supporters updated with her progress on her run 100k in July page where you can also support her in the challenge for the RNLI: www.bit.ly/BinnsWithernseaRNLI

Having originally set herself the target of raising £250 Jessica is already at £410 and donations can be made during July and after completion.

A NEW mobile skate/scooter park will grace this year's Withstock event on July 30. Fully equipped with launch ramps, quarter pipes, advice, tuition and safety equipment. They are there all day on Memorial Avenue in Withernsea. The

equipment is supplied by Active Sports with thanks to funders, Active Withernsea through the Get Going Community Fund. If you have an innovative new idea to get people more active in Withernsea but don’t know where to start

contact the Active Withernsea Team on 01964 782299 to get advice and see if you can apply for a Get Going Community Fund grant to kickstart your idea – grants available between £1000 and £5000.

PATCHWORK GROUP NAME CHANGE

THE Patchwork Group that meets in Holmpton village hall between 1.30pm and 3.30pm every Thursday has now

Don’t forget we have a great range of refurbished appliances! See us on Facebook @abcoateshedon adriancoates@hotmail.co.uk

LIFESAVERS: Jessica’s son Hayden and husband Antony Binns, dedicated crew at Withernsea Lifeboat Station (Photograph by Withernsea RNLI)

changed its name to Holmpton Country Crafts.

Explore the great outdoors this summer with Active Withernsea

Summer Zine

Keep your eyes peeled in early July for this year’s summer zine, coming straight to the homes of Withernsea, packed full of ideas to keep active this summer with local groups and organisations. With something for everyone, and including one off events, it’s a great read for a summer of fun and activity.

Withernsea Walking Booklet

Coming soon is a booklet containing different levels of walks for all abilities. There are maps to follow, links to online options and details of how to take part in some of our Town’s classic walks such as the Fish Trail, Fossil Furlongs and Walk for the Fallen. The booklets will be available from the Active Withernsea Shop at 170 Queen Street.

Active Kirkfield

Following on from the success of last year’s Active Kirkfield project, this month’s outreach that took place on Wednesday, June 1 was aimed at the young at heart. It was a well attended event with residents and partners coming together. To keep the conversation going, there will be a drop-in at the Active Withernsea Shop on the 18th July to discuss the green spaces in the Kirkfield area and what people really want to see there. Why not pop along and join in the chat?

Love Exploring

While the weather is nice, why not download Love Exploring and go hunting for mega mini beasts this July. Free to download from your mobile app store and with plenty of walks in Withernsea and beyond, it will keep you active all summer!

Walking football

Another successful Get Going Grant application has resulted in Danny Henderson being able to set up 10 free walking football sessions at East Riding Leisure Withernsea. Starting on Friday 1st July from 6-7pm, adults of all ages are welcome to take part!

Table Tennis training

Active Withernsea are working with Table Tennis England to provide Activator training

You can get in touch by…

for people interested in leading, coaching or helping others to play table tennis. Activators must be 13 years or older - If you’re interested, please contact Adam using the details below.

PACE

On Wednesday, July 13 Active Withernsea are hosting a launch event for the new Physical Activity Community Engagement (PACE) Network, the future of physical activity and community engagement in Withernsea. Built on our love of Withernsea, trying new things, and engaging with the whole community, this fun innovative network is here to connect us together.

The PACE network is free to join and will involve regular communication through the Active Withernsea team, as well as workshops and events of which you can take part in as many or as few as you wish. Get in touch with the team for more information!

Let’s connect – get in touch

We’re always keen to find ways that we can support you, whether that be on existing active projects or new ideas. It all starts with a conversation.

• Emailing - active.withernsea@eastriding.gov.uk.

• Paying a visit to the Active Withernsea shop @170 Queen Street. Monday to Friday, 11am-4pm. Please note that the shop opening times may change at short notice.

• Calling us on (01964) 782299.

Don’t forget you can keep up to date with the developments by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or by simply visiting www.activewithernsea.org.

Physical Activity Community Launch event in Withernsea

RESIDENTS are encouraged to be part of the launch event for the new Physical Activity Community Engagement (PACE) Network, the future of physical activity and community engagement in Withernsea. Built on our love of Withernsea, trying new things, and engaging with the whole community this fun, innovative network is here to connect us together.

The PACE network is about the people and the communities of Withernsea working together to create a happier, healthier, more active Withernsea. In all the ways that Withernsea could become an active place there is a commitment to, being inclusive, listening to others, trying new ways of doing things, celebrating what we do well now, and engaging everyone in the conversation. Within this there is a lot of fun and joy as well as a love for the place of Withernsea. PACE stands for Physical Activity & Community Engagement, it

is a new way of working together. It’s the rhythm, movement and enjoyment of being in the company of others, being active, and inspiring others. Be a PACE setter for our community.

The PACE network is free to join and will involve regular communication through the Active Withernsea team, as well as workshops and events of which you can take part in as many or as few as you wish.

The network is launching on Wednesday, July 13 from 10am to 1.30pm at The Northfield in Withernsea and we’d like absolutely everyone who is interested in finding out more to join us. It’ll finish off with a free lunch too. You can reserve your place by clicking on the following link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/3674 17524707, calling the Active Withernsea team on (01964) 782299, emailing active.withernsea@eastriding.gov.uk or popping into the Active Withernsea shop at 170 Queen Street.

Defibrillator coverage now vastly extended thanks to HM Coastguard

LIFESAVING defibrillators are being put in some of the most remote UK communities thanks to HM Coastguard.

Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) have been put in HM Coastguard’s vehicles and in its stations including at Withernsea, creating the largest geographical spread of all emergency services.

It means extra lifesaving capability at emergencies and helps to fill some critical ‘gaps’ to bring access to AEDs for people in the UK’s most remote communities.

Nearly 500 AEDs are now available in Her Majesty’s Coastguard’s emergency response and support vehicles, coastal officer and divisional commander vehicles and all its rescue coordination centres. And AEDs are also in all

other buildings belonging to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, including marine offices around the UK, adding extra protection for employees in the event of heart-related ill health at work.

Additional help in local communities Dr Paddy Morgan, HM Coastguard’s Medical Director said that the introduction of AEDs can help people in local communities, as well as for coastal incidents: “Minutes really do matter in the event of a cardiac arrest and having rapid access to an AED can make a significant difference to the chances of someone going home to their loved one or not. Working with our partners in the other emergency services, we have become an integral part of the network that

reduces the time to effective defibrillation for people in our communities in an emergency,” he said.

Chief Coastguard of Her Majesty’s Coastguard, Peter Mizen said: “For over 200 years, our aim has been to keep people safe at the coast and out at sea and looking after those around us as well as our own people is intrinsic to that.

“As the national maritime emergency service, we have a wider role to play as part of local communities, often in remote and rural locations where we provide essential support for our emergency services partners. By carrying them in our vehicles, it also means they are immediately on hand for our teams who may come across emergencies on their regular safety patrols and when we attend public events.”

WHAT a month it’s been starting with the fabulous jubilee celebrations! I’m not sure if any of you made the Queen’s Jubilee pudding we printed?

I thought I would have a go. Of course I had seen the publicity about how complicated and expensive it was but I like a challenge. The price wasn’t cheap but then my other go to large family event pudding of baked lemon curd cheesecake isn’t cheap either and I only do them a few times a year. However it wasn’t as expensive as I had seen some calculations say thanks to Leafy Seadragon Refill who delivery to Withernsea and the surrounding villages weekly. They provided me with the exact quantity of the dry

ingredients from the very small bag of mixed peel to the even smaller amount of arrowroot and the best bit is there were no leftover bits waiting around in the cupboard for several years until a cupboard clear out sees them binned! Anyway the family seemed to enjoy it with my dad opting for seconds so I’ll call it a win on the taste, perhaps the layers weren’t quite as defined as the photographs of how it should look, but thankfully Paul Hollywood wasn’t there judging!! Would I make it again? No that would be unlikely, it was very time consuming, however I would buy lemon swiss roll and make a simpler version – the homemade lemon custard was lovely!

Another more distant event I have been able to once again enjoy this year is a trip to Birmingham NEC to the BBC Gardeners World Live and Good Food Show. I’m lucky my mother in law has bought me a ticket and we have gone together for a number of years and we missed it during Covid. Lots of lovely food stalls and plant stalls and garden displays to look at. Our main focus is usually the garden section even more so this year as we went on one of the hottest days! For our return she also treated us to tickets to one of the theatre slots to hear Monty Don. Fantastic speaker if you ever get a chance to go to a talk and he was very passionate about the need

to avoid using compost with peat in, please do read up on this, it’s really important and something to be conscious of when gardening. I also liked his comment regarding low maintenance gardening when he said why would someone who enjoyed gardening want a low maintenance garden?! Anyway I have purchased a few new plants (they’re all very reasonably priced at the show unlike other types of show) and let’s hope they are still with me next year when we go as I’m not the most green fingered!

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Withernsea Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club update

By Kevin Watson

AT THE meeting on June 4 amid the Jubilee Celebrations for HM Queen Elizabeth II and her years of service to the nation, 45 veterans and helpers attended the Breakfast Club. We had a one-off change of venue to the room upstairs, due to the Jubilee Art Competition display being in our usual room over the four days of the weekend. But with some sterling work by the little helpers, everyone enjoyed the butties, brew, banter, as well as the cakes (provided by Debbie) along with the freshly made biscuits brought in by a member. We were presented with a superb Paras emblem to display by one of our members, which should go alongside the display of regimental shields.

My apologies for not getting around to chat, but I enjoyed the temporary doorman/lift attendant role!

Thanks to the generosity of the people attending the Jubilee festivities on the Hull Road playing fields over the Jubilee Weekend, we were able to deposit more funds into the AFVBC on June 9. This will help with providing what we do. We

really do appreciate everything this community does.

One of our members will be taking part in the annual “Ride To The Wall” to the National Arboretum on October 1, and will be laying a wreath from the Withernsea AFVBC. He will also lay crosses for members of the club at the appropriate memorials if they so wish.

Thanks to donations, we are proud to have had a motorcycle flag produced for the ride for him.

Summer’s here and a cloudy damp day did nothing to dampen the spirits of the veterans attending the Breakfast Club on June 18 though. We welcomed the return of an ex-Guardsman who holidays on the coast. The last time he was here we were in Shores, and it was really nice to see him return. A glorious turn out with 47 turning up to have a good natter, banter, buttie, and brew. We had four donated prizes in our free raffle, with Darren Johnson and Sam handing them out. A lady kindly brought in a copy of the Instrument of Surrender from the Falklands conflict 40 years

ago, which had been given to her serving son. It was read with great interest, and memories of the events of that conflict.

The next meeting will be on July 2, same place, same time. Thanks to everyone for coming, and thanks also Vicky, Bridget, Ian, and Darren for all the work behind the scenes.

1. JUBILEE BREAKFAST: Setting up at the Breakfast Club on June 4

2. BUSY: A good turnout on June 4

3. FLAG: Ian Blowes, who will ride the flag to the Arboretum

4. READY: Ready to welcome everyone on June 18

5. CLUB: Another busy turnout on June 18 for the AFVBC

IN LOCKDOWN local singer songwriters took a poem of their choice to sing from the work of local published poet Richard Harries. This includes highly popular artists such as Sharon Garner (who masterminded the project), Jim Danby, Adam Davison and Carrie Martin. The album is available on CD or download to raise money for the Withernsea Pier. It has been so successful it has raised over £1200 for the new Withernsea pier and is about to sell out with only 20 copies left. These last few copies are available at the Pier Towers priced at £10 with all funds going to The Pier.

Volume II is due out soon and features seven of the original artists and seven new ones to the project. This includes very excitingly, former singer /guitarist with revered chart group The Christians,

Henry Priestman. Also Les Glove currently in hit group Don Powell's Occasional Flames (the successors to Slade). The CD is expected to sell out quickly.

BROLLIANT: CD one has almost sold out raising £1200 for Withernsea Pier as CD two prepares to launch

I’ve got loads of problems with my house that I’ve been putting off fixing - a faulty boiler, a window that won’t shut properly, broken light fittings. The list goes on! I want to sort it out but I’ve had bad experiences with dodgy builders in the past. How do I find someone I can trust?

Making home improvements can be stressful, but there are a few steps you can follow to help it go smoothly.

First, find a Trading Standards ‘approved trader’. You can look for one in your area online or use the Government’s approved trader scheme TrustMark.

It’s also worth checking if they’re a current member of a trade body. Trade bodies have codes of practice and can help resolve problems if things go wrong. Ask who they’re registered with and then check the trade body’s website.

For any gas and electric fixes, only use certified traders - it’s dangerous to use someone who doesn’t know what they’re doing. You can check the Gas Safe Register for a list of traders and use a registered electrician who can certify their own work.

It’s always helpful to get references or recommendations where possible. Ask your friends, family or neighbours if they know of anyone they’d recommend. You can also ask the person you hire for examples of work they’ve carried out in the past. Try to avoid contractors who won’t give references - it’s a sign they could be dishonest.

When you find someone, ask for a written quote - this is different to an estimate. A quote is legally binding and the tradesperson can’t change it without a good reason - for example, if you ask for extra work to be done. It’s worth comparing quotes from several contractors to make sure you’re getting a fair price.

Next, get a written contract. This should cover exactly what you’re paying for and everything you’ve agreed on, including timings, payments, who will pay for materials and any subcontractors if needed. When it comes to payment, it’s best to opt to pay in stages rather than upfront. Try to pay by card if you can - this can give you extra safeguards if something goes wrong.

Finally, make sure your trader is fully insured. Keep copies of receipts and your written contract. These will be important as evidence if things go wrong. It’s also helpful to take photos of any problems if they arise.

If you have a problem with a contractor and you’re not sure what to do, call us on 01482 224511 to make an appointment at Shores.

Want to help others?

We are looking for new volunteers. If you are good at chatting to others, you could be perfect for our service. No prior experience is required and full advice training will be provided. You could make a real difference to people’s lives, have a positive impact on your community, and develop a set of great skills and experiences. Email volunteering@hull-eastridingcab.org.uk for more info.

WITHERNSEA SCOUTS GROUP UPDATE

By Mags Westoby, Group Scout Leader

WITHERNSEA Scout Group have been busy taking the children out recently. Withernsea Lighthouse kindly let us visit at the end of June. All the children went up to the top of the lighthouse. Some of the children also got invested into scouts on the trip too. We'd like to congratulate our Beaver Leader (Hummingbird) Sam Dixon on finally getting her degree in June, she's waited two years for the awards. This was for Master of Arts in classical studies. Love from all the children at Beavers.

1. VISIT: Some of the children with Scout Group Leader Mags Westoby

2. TOP: At the top of the lighthouse with Assistant District Commissioner Paul Whittaker

3. FUN: The children enjoyed their trip to Withernsea Lighthouse – pictured with Scout Leader Dan

4. INVESTED: The children getting invested into the Scouts and making their promise

5. CLIMB: Getting ready to climb the 144 steps to the top of Withernsea Lighthouse

6. CONGRATULATIONS: Beaver Leader (Hummingbird) Sam Dixon at her degree ceremony

Money Matters with Withernsea Credit Union

By Matthew Lloyd

IF YOU have been using a Post Office card account to receive pension or benefit payments, you may be looking for an alternative way to deposit and withdraw your money. The card accounts are in the process of being closed and the Post Office website (www.postoffice.co.uk) gives guidance on what you need to do to claim any remaining funds in your account.

A current account will be the easiest way to receive your money if you don't already have one. You can apply for one with a bank or building society, which can be done online, in branch, and sometimes over the phone, and you will need to be able

to prove your identity and address. If you already have a helper (or 'permanent agent') for your Post Office account, this person may be able to help you open an account.

If you are finding it difficult to open an account, HEY Credit Union may be able to help. While not directly providing a current account themselves, as a Credit Union member you can open an Engage Premium account – this is a basic account which includes a contactless debit card and allows for standing orders and direct debits. For more information on the account or how to apply, visit HEYCU online at www.hullandeycu.co.uk, call them on

01482 778753, on in branch at the Shores Centre (Mon, Wed and Fri 9 am to 12 noon).

Without an account, the DWP will still make pension or benefit payments through the Payment Exception Service. This is sent as either a reference number via text, a PDF voucher by email, or as a payment card (pre-loaded with vouchers to withdraw cash). You will need to show your card, email or text at a Post Office or PayPoint outlet to collect your payment. For more details, go to the Money Helper website (www.moneyhelper.org.uk, see article 'What to do now your Post Office card account is closing’).

Burton Pidsea in Bloom create a

BURTON Pidsea was an array of blue, red and white flowers ready for the Jubilee weekend and the summer season. There is also the additional planting of over 70 Queen Elizabeth roses around the village. This planting effort, while Jubilee themed this year, is part of the ongoing work of an army of green fingered volunteers ‘Burton Pidsea in Bloom’. The group was created in 2019, with the idea to bring villagers together to add a bit of colour to the village and work

towards entering the BBC Village in Bloom one day. Despite covid-19 lockdowns, ‘Bloomers’ have grown in numbers and have still managed to achieve their aim of bringing a bit of colour and cheer to the village with beautiful displays of spring bulbs and planters. This has been possible by the continued generosity of the people within the village.

The Bloomers also had a stall at the recent Burton Pidsea Jubilee Party in the Park event promoting

the use of peat free compost, which they have been using to plant in the flower beds around the village. People could also make their own paper pots and plant sunflowers or peas.

The group have had a grant from Roos Windfarm towards their planting and Burton Pidsea Parish Council have donated towards the Queen Elizabeth roses for the village. In autumn 2021 the group planted

VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLORHOLMPTON PARISH COUNCIL

THERE is a vacancy on Holmpton Parish Council caused by the resignation of Cllr Howlett.

A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if by July 7, 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, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 9BA claiming such an election. If no such notice is given, the parish council will fill the

vacancy by co-option. Any written requests calling for an election to fill the vacancy will be available for public inspection and copying under Section 228(5) of the Local Government Act 1972.

around £200 of bulbs around the village in the planters and on the main road verges.

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You can follow the work of the group or get involved via the Burton Pidsea in Bloom Facebook group.

1. FUNDRAISING: Carol Sanderson, Chris Platten and Kerry Thompson from Burton Pidsea in Bloom on the plant stall at the village Jubilee Party in the Park

2. PLANTED: One of the areas of the village the group have planted

Holderness At War – Radio stations

BBC OTTRINGHAM

This was built during the war to provide a highpowered medium wave and long wave service, including propaganda broadcasts, to Europe. Until then, the BBC had been using their existing transmitter sites at Bookman’s Park, Droitwich and Daventry but this could only ever be a temporary solution while they developed a new east coast site. The Ottringham site provided a 94-acre plot, with seven buildings and several 500 foot transmitter masts.

Tests at the site started on 22nd January 1943, the station coming online on 12th February 1943. This was six months late, after two of the 500 foot masts collapsed during construction in August 1942. The late opening disappointed BBC engineers, as they were competing for completion with Aspidistra at Crowborough, under construction at the same time. Although it was used by the BBC, Aspidistra wasn’t owned by them. It was owned and used by the government to broadcast black propaganda.

The station at Ottringham, known as OSE5, had a maximum power of 800 kilowatts on either long wave or medium wave, at the time being the most powerful transmitter in the world. Four 200 kilowatt Marconi transmitters were installed in four heavily protected surface buildings, which possibly had earth revetments. The buildings were three storey; the water cooling plant below ground, the modulation and rectifier enclosures on the ground floor, the AF and RF stages housed on a first floor gallery.

The transmitters were driven and fed with programmes from a fifth building, the Control Centre. A sixth building was the Central Combining House, containing the circuits to combine 200kW at a time for the LF service, to a maximum of 800kW output. Although the station was tested to 800kW output, it never ran programmes to that level, 600kW being the maximum used. The station was designed to broadcast with 200, 400, 600 or 800 kilowatts with up to four separate programmes simultaneously. The fourth transmitter was used to relay the Home Service (Radio 4) to the East Riding and North Lincolnshire. The final building of the complex was a standby set house with three 740bhp diesel alternator sets.

Engineers manned the control room desks, a maze of dials and switches, monitoring all the programmes, the timing of which was most important. The station had a guardhouse, with guards on duty and ID passes had to be shown before entering. Anti-Aircraft camps surrounded the BBC compound for protection against enemy air-raids.

A BBC Club was provided in Queen Street, Withernsea, with games rooms, snooker tables etc. A bus was used to take the engineers into Ottringham for the day, evening and night shifts, as most of the staff lodged or lived in Withernsea.

Continuing in service until after the war, it was eventually closed down on 15th February 1953, due to lack of channels or funds for it to continue in service. The site was dismantled shortly after closure. The transmitters were moved to Droitwich, where they provided service well into the 1970s, for Radio 1 and Radio 4 on medium wave and Radio 2 on long wave. One of the aerial masts is still in use at Brookmans Park, replacing a mast that fell down in 1956 while contractors were working on it. The others are believed to have gone to other BBC HF sites.

The site of the aerial masts has now been returned to farmland, most of which is taken by solar-panels, while the transmitter site has been cleared of almost all buildings. A new

industrial unit has been built at one end of the fenced site while the rest is a storage yard and lorry park. The control centre, unrecognisable due to cladding, is home to an engineering making temporary building units, and although the site appears completely cleared of anything to do with the BBC, one section of the basement of the control centre remains intact.

Just inside the front door of the new industrial unit is a locked door. This opens onto a flight of steps down into the former basement. At the bottom of the steps there are three large rooms, one leading into another. Two smaller rooms are accessed from the first room with a key cabinet on the wall of one of them. At the far end of the third room is another small room, which includes a ‘kick out’ section of brick wall, (similar to those seen in communal air-raid shelters) allowing emergency access into the middle room. Some of the bricks have been knocked out, but the word ‘Emergency’ is still visible above the wall. There is also a door in the long side wall of the third room, opening onto a short corridor with a gas tight door at the end, opening onto a vertical shaft up to the building above. This has now been sealed at ceiling level. It is unclear if this was an emergency exit or served another purpose. There is ventilation trunking high on the wall of each room. It is unclear what the building or its basement were used for but, looking at old maps, it was the largest building on the site.

“Y” STATION, WITHERNSEA

There doesn’t appear to be much in the way of documentary evidence or photographs available of the station based in Withernsea, but then again being Top Secret establishments, they were hardly advertised! The one in Withernsea was housed in the then St Leonard’s Hotel on the North Promenade (later the Marine Hotel, and now Captain Williams)

Confirmation of the site in Withernsea was provided by the memoirs of Pat Davies (nee Owtram), whose work at Withernsea involved intercepting messages from German naval ships, which were then passed on to Bletchley Park.

Originally from Lancashire, she joined up as a Petty Officer Wren in the Womens' Royal Naval Service when war broke out and was sent for special training when it was discovered she could speak fluent German. Her grandfather had cooks who were Austrian refugees, as he couldn’t find anyone local to cook for him, and they taught her German. After training, she was posted to the Secret Naval Intelligence radio station at Withernsea on the Yorkshire coast. While there, she listened to German ships in the Baltic and North Seas. Due to the “skip” effects on High frequency transmissions, she occasionally monitored conversations from within the German mechanised forces in Russia"

In aerial views of the site from the 1940’s, there appear to be aerials behind St Leonard’s, and also a large substantial building to the left front – possibly generator room, or air-raid shelter? Post-war houses have now been built on part of this land on the Promenade.

Y-stations were British Signals Intelligence collection sites, first established during World War I and later used during World War II. These sites were operated by a range of agencies including the Army, Navy and RAF plus the Foreign Office (MI6 and MI5), General Post Office and Marconi Company receiving stations ashore and afloat. The "Y" stations tended to be of two types, Interception and

By Kevin Watson

Reading for pleasure inspired by community volunteers at Withernsea High School

By Tim Nuttall

IN AN effort to help inspire reading for pleasure, as well as for learning, community volunteers are supporting students at Withernsea High School as they work to increase their reading abilities.

As part of dedicated fortnightly lessons, volunteers assist students by listening to them read aloud –creating a purpose to read and a setting where they can receive help, support and encouragement.

Lead for Whole School Literacy and Reading, Laura Aldridge, said: “The main benefit of having someone there to listen to them is that it gives students the motivation and a purpose to read. I am grateful to our volunteers for their support of our students’ reading progress, which is central to their academic and wider achievement. We have already seen improved reading scores as a direct result of their time and effort.”

Commenting on her involvement, Sue Barrick, one of the school’s Community

Reader volunteers, said: “I am finding it very rewarding and enjoyable. The students are responding very generously with their enthusiasm and attention and I am happy to be able to spend quality time with them. I would recommend anyone with any spare time to have a go at this very rewarding voluntary work.”

Year 7 student Abbie Longlands added: “I find the volunteers are very helpful because if you're tired from reading, they read a little bit for you. If you're stuck on a word and you ask them for help, they will tell you what it means. They also give you good luck and support for taking your book quizzes. This has helped me because when I don’t feel very good at reading some things, they help me to get better at it.”

The support with reading comes as part of timetabled lessons in Years 7, 8 and 9 where students take part in computer-based Accelerated Reader (AR) sessions that monitor how well they are progressing. A simple test evaluates their level and

delivers a score to identify each student’s reading range. The programme tracks how well students are reading before suggesting suitable books from a wide selection in the school’s library, ensuring that they are accessing materials that are suitable for their age and ability.

The AR programme monitors students’ ability and progress by testing them with a comprehension quiz at the end of each book. If the quiz is successfully passed, the system logs the number of words contained within the book and alerts them when they’re ready to move up to the next level.

As the community reader scheme seeks to expand further, additional volunteers are now being sought to join the school’s ‘reading army’. Anyone interested in becoming a community reader is welcome to contact Laura Aldridge via email at aldridgel@wscampus.net to arrange an informal discussion.

Withernsea High School is committed to safeguarding

and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all volunteers will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

READING FOR PLEASURE: Volunteer, Sue Barrick, with Year 7 student Abbie Longlands. [Photo Credit: Laura Aldridge]

Thank you to the people of Withernsea!

By Withernsea Mayor Councillor Jacqui Blackburn

I SAID in my Parish meeting speech that my wish was that this year would be ‘Together Withernsea’. You have shown me

that this is possible! I attended many of the events that were going on over the Jubilee weekend and saw the results of the hard work that so many had put in to ensure that there were things happening every day to suit all ages and all tastes.

On the Thursday I attended the opening of the garden that the Jubilee Committee had worked on these past few months. Later there was a wonderful turnout at the Withernsea Town Council Beacon Lighting to see the Deputy Lieutenant Mr Hugh Bethell and

our very own Withernsea Carnival Princess Annabelle Hayton light the Beacon.

On the Friday I know that there was plenty going on for all in at the Football Field during the day. I went to the Lighthouse Gardens to watch the debut performance of Bob Parke’s Withernsea Pierrots.

It was colder on Saturday but it was busy, busy in Valley Gardens with music and competitions, and there was the Hurricane flypast. Withernsea proms and pop music in the evening was a rather chilly

affair but Withernsea people braved the cold and sang in celebration.

Sunday required a complete adjustment of plans as the weather finally defeated us. The Meridian Centre was the refuge for both the Withernsea Town Council’s Thanksgiving Service and the Humberside Police Band’s performance that the Jubilee Committee had arranged. There was, finally, a celebratory prize-giving event to round off the whole weekend!

There are too many people to

thank for making this special weekend so successful, but you know who you are, whether you were working together with the Jubilee Committee, the Carnival Committee or Withernsea Town Council. Thanks must go to those who entered competitions. You may, or may not, have won a prize, but thank you for participating and helping make the weekend a success. I had a wonderful time thanks to all of you.

Thank you, people of Withernsea.

Rhyme and Rhythm returns to Withernsea’s Valley Gardens

THE 2022 Rhyme and Rhythm event is taking place on Saturday, July 16 between 1pm and 3pm in Withernsea’s Valley Gardens.

The event sees a mix of music, storytelling and spoken word and is truly acoustic in that it is non electric in the Valley Gardens in a gazebo. It was a huge success when it was inaugurated last year so it was rebooked on the day for this year.

The event is organised by performance poet and raconteur Richard Harries whose first published anthology of poems Awakening (Stairwell Books of York) was a best seller last year. His new book Iconic Tattoo is due

out in autumn. Richard performs all over the North of England and has recently had work in three best selling anthologies worldwide. Some of his poems have been adapted into songs by mainly local singer songwriters. The first volume named Brolliant! Is on sale in the Pier Towers and has nearly sold out having raised over £1,200 for the pier project with volume II due for release soon.

Richard commented: “We have been fortunate to get amazing and remarkable performers from the region this year.”

Richard has compiled a brief summary of the artists you can expect to see at the event:

• Kizzy Wade is one of these performers. Kizzy, 17, originates near Hull and is a politically minded performer and writer whose humour contains important messages. Kizzy has come to national prominence in the world of poetry and spoken word since the advent of Covid and has won major awards. Richard added: “It is a real coup to get her here to Withernsea.”

• Kate Jenkinson is another prominent national poet. The Doncaster based published poet is also one of a handful of LinkedIN Business Poets. She likes hats, writes about the many ones she wears and enjoys performing at open mics and slams since the

Folk at the altar

By Godfrey Holmes

ON FRIDAY, May 13 a night entitled ‘Beggars Can't be Choosers’ saw the Seaside Skifflers came to town for the very first time. They were ably assisted by Paul Pike, accompanist, and Richard Harries, Bard of Withernsea, performance poet. A sizeable and very appreciative audience was treated to outstanding renditions of more than 20 folk-songs and ballads led by an indefatigable Kevin Young, his wife Andreya Young, the energetic, omnipresent, Jim Blake and Loraine Clark, not forgetting founder skiffler, also banjoist, Bob Parkes (astonishingly on stage well into his 80s!).

Moreover £150 was raised divided equally between Withernsea's Pier Appeal, St. Matthew's Bell Appeal & The Beggars' Folk Club. After a final vote of thanks from Church Administrator Jim Hilton, nobody departed uninspired.

by Godfrey Holmes

pandemic made the poetry community more accessible.

• Marc Clough is a popular local singer songwriter active on the Hull and Yorkshire music scenes, who lives in Withernsea and has a new single out.

• Andrea Burn is a local raconteur, writer and radio presenter. With her roots in America's Deep South, she has gathered stories along the way from her eclectic life; from Virginia to Withernsea!

• Adam Atkinson is a local lad born and raised in Withernsea who has been performing since he was eight in the local Performing Arts academy Vips and is an all round entertainer.

• Sharon Garner is a highly popular local singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist, also famed for her cover versions. She is well known Yorkshire wide and has hugely successful concerts all over.

She has one album out and is due to issue her second shortly. She features on both volumes of the Brolliant album issued in aid of Withernsea's new pier. She had performed many times in aid of this project and is a favourite star of Withstock.

• Stephen Foster is a popular local singer songwriter and instrumentalist

• Will Machine is another Yorkshire based musician who

has contributed to both charity albums for Withernsea Pier. He has performed many times in Withernsea in aid of the pier fund and is another Withstock favourite Brilliant local singer songwriter with amazing and differing styles.

• Jim Higo is a writer, actor, poet and playwright. Recent shows include one man play ‘I Can’t Stand Up for Falling Down’ and poetry/comedy show ‘That’s Not How You Spell Pedantic’. His poetry collection ‘Sussed’ was published in 2021. He has appeared at the Edinburgh Festival and was a huge success at this event last year.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MONTH

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PLATINUM JUBILEE EVENTS ACROSS THE EAST RIDING RECEIVE FUNDING SUPPORT FROM EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

NEARLY 130 events to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee across the East Riding have benefitted from grants from a fund set up by East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Earlier this year, the council’s Rural Policy and Partnership team

created a new small grant fund to support communities across the East Riding which were planning to organise celebratory activities on or around The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend.

The fund was open for applications between January 20

Jubilee garden unveiled in Withernsea

A GROUP of volunteers have created a Jubilee garden and meadow on Pier Road in Withernsea.

This is a long term project, with new benches provided by Withernsea Town Council. All the plants and seeds for the garden have been donated by people of the town making it a real community effort. The

bejewelled sign posts on each corner were made by Darren England.

Josie Briggs from the group said: “Thanks to all who donated and are maintaining the garden and meadow.” Anyone who would like to join the little band of gardeners in the town please contact Josie Briggs at magallenic@btinternet.com.

and April 29. All Parish and Town Councils in the East Riding were eligible to apply to the community fund for a grant of up to £500. Parish and Town Councils could apply in partnership with other groups or organisations, such as schools or village hall associations.

The garden was officially opened by Josie on the Jubilee weekend with the Queen in attendance!

1. OPEN: Josie Briggs prepares to cut the ribbon to open the Jubilee Garden (Photograph by Chris Hemery)

2. FLOWERING: In flower in the Jubilee garden (Photograph by Josie Briggs)

3. MEADOW: The meadow area next to the jubilee garden which should continue to flourish each year (Photograph by Josie Briggs)

4. JUBILEE: The garden was officially opened on the Jubilee weekend (Photograph by Ian Blackburn)

Councillor Jane Evison, portfolio holder for economic growth and tourism, said: “The council have been pleased to be able to offer some financial support to help people in the East Riding to celebrate this unique occasion, and I hope that all the communities

have a great weekend.”

A full list of all the events which have received funding can be found here:

https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/coun cil/grants-and-funding/ruralfunding/the-queens-platinum-jubileecommunity-fund/

Jubilee activities at Withernsea High School By Tim Nuttall

THE STAFF and students of Withernsea High School found a creative way of marking the historic occasion by holding a decorated door competition.

With the focus at the time on examinations, and the timing of national celebrations within the half term holiday, this prevented any large-scale celebrations from taking place in school; however students were still keen to mark the occasion.

This they did in artistic fashion with an array of unique door designs, created within their tutor groups. Alongside the inevitable Royal regalia were nods to national and international events that have happened throughout the last 70 years of the Queen’s reign.

The decorated doors were the culmination of a team effort between students and their form tutors, with a healthy competitive rivalry present across the school.

A judging team, comprising six members of the school’s support staff, had the difficult job of picking a winner out of many outstanding displays. Ultimately, Year 10 Tutor Group 10HJB took first place with their design that featured a familiar member of staff in the guise of a Grenadier Guard. In recognition of their efforts, Headteacher Mark Crofts presented Form Tutor Hannah Bircumshaw with a commemorative Jubilee coin.

In second place came Year 8 group, 8JK, with an afternoon tea themed display. Finally, the school’s SEN Base was awarded third place thanks to their team’s

impressive Crown and Corgi display.

Andrea Monaghan, Progress Leader for Key Stage 3 and organiser of the school’s Jubilee celebrations, commented: “As a school, we thought it was essential that we marked this historic event in some way and our door design competition allowed us to do this in a very visual manner.

“The quality of designs was outstanding, showing great creativity with some really quirky approaches. The judges faced an incredibly hard decision as the standard of entry was very high. It was wonderful to see so many students and staff working together to help us mark this unique milestone.”

Among the other activities that took place throughout the day were a special themed menu in the school’s dining hall, quizzes and competitions that ran during tutor time and students being welcomed to school with some best of British music in the shape of Queen’s Greatest Hits.

by Tim Nuttall

Jubilee weekend fun

THANK you to everyone who sent in photographs of the Jubilee weekend. We are pleased to be able to share a selection over these pages.

1. LIT: The Beacon in Withernsea was lit on the Thursday evening (By James Constable)

2. FUN: Enjoying the beacon lighting Mia, Honour and Harper Constable with their grandparents Lesley and Tony (Photograph by Sarah Constable)

3. BURNING: Beacons were lit across the country at 9.45pm (Photograph by Simon Dallimore)

4. BEACON: Crowds gathered to see Withernsea’s beacon lit (Photograph by Mandy Blackburn)

5. FLYOVER:.) Flyover of Hurricane Second World War Battle of Britain Plane (Photograph by Simon Dallimore)

6. DANCING: Ruby's Dancers in action (Photograph by Chris Hemery)

7. JUBILATIONS: Ruby's Dancers entertained at Seasiders in Withernsea (Photograph by Chris Hemery)

8. CELEBRATING: Mia Constable,14, Honour Constable,10 and Harper Constable,9 spent the weekend visiting family at their lodge at Patrington Country Club and celebrating with the Queen (Photograph by James Constable)

9. SHOW: A Flower and produce show took place at St Mathews Church in Withernsea (Photograph by Chris Hemery)

10. FUN DAY: Withernsea Army Cadets at the Hull Road Playing Field event (Photograph by Chris Hemery)

11. CUTE: Purple pig farm animals attended the Hull Road Playing Fields event (Photograph by Chris Hemery)

12. BOUNCE: Enjoying the Inflatables in Hull Road Playing Fields (Photograph by Chris Hemery)

13. ENTERTAINING: Withernsea Pierrots performing in Valley Gardens (Photograph by Chris Hemery)

14. SWIM: Rough seas awaited the participants in the Blip Active jubilee weekend swim (Photograph by Chris Hemery)

15. PERFORMANCE: Humberside Police Band performing at the Meridian Centre (Photograph by Chris Hemery)

16. COMMITTEE: The Withernsea Jubilee Committee (Photograph by Ian Blackburn)

17. LIGHTING: The lighting of the Withernsea Beacon (Photograph by Ian Blackburn)

18. PROMS: Withernsea Mayor Cllr Jacqui Blackburn enjoying the Jubilee last night of the proms (Photograph by Ian Blackburn)

19. SERVICE: Sunday Service in the Meridian Centre (Photograph by Dave Longhorn)

20. CHOIR: Singing at the Thanksgiving service at The Meridian Centre (Photograph by Dave Longhorn)

21. PROCLAMATION: Darren England reading the Jubilee proclamation at the Pier Towers (Photograph by Terry Bearpark)

22. FUN: See, hear and speak no evil fun at the Valley Gardens (Photograph by Darren England)

23.STILTWALKERS: Darren England with the Jubilee stilt walkers (Photograph by Marie England)

Jubilee art and photography competition

AN ART and photography competition took place as part of the Withernsea Jubilee weekend celebrations.

The competition results were:

Over 16 photo :-

1st Sharon Morday

2nd Emily Hurwoad

3rd Jim Blake

Over 16 painting / drawing :-

1st Louis Worship

2nd Josie Briggs

3rd Leonn Hurwoad

Under 16 photo :-

1st Keithie Robinson

2nd Annabel Hayton

3rd Crystal Hayton

Under 16 painting / drawing

1st Isabella Riley

2nd Jenny Sue Gricie House

3rd Mason Carr

The winners are currently on display in Withernsea Library entrance.

1. DISPLAY: The entries to the competition were displayed in the Meridian Centre over the Jubilee weekend (Photograph by Chris Hemery)

2. WINNERS: 1st, 2nd and 3rd winners of the art competition displayed in the library (Photography by Josie Briggs)

3. – 5: AWARDS: Some of the winners being presented with their awards by Withernsea Mayor Councillor Jacqui Blackburn (Photographs by Ian Blackburn)

Withernsea Scouts enjoy the Jubilee weekend

WHAT a weekend the scout group had. On the Thursday night we were kindly asked to the civic service at the Meridian Centre. We then paraded down to the lighting of the beacon where the children were asked to hold a Union Jack along with our scout flags for the ceremony.

On the Saturday we had a sponge toss at the playing field event and we ran air rifles in the hut for the day. Our Beavers also did a very large portrait of the Queen to display at the hut.

1. SCOUT FLAGS: The Scout flags at the lighting of the beacon

2. FLYING: Flying the Union Flags at the beacon lighting

3. FUN: The group enjoyed being part of the beacon Lighting event for the Jubilee

4. PORTRAIT: The Beavers did a large portrait of the Queen to display at the hut

5. SPONGE TOSS: The club ran a sponge toss at the Withernsea playing field event

6. GOOD SPORT: Paul Whittaker the Scouts assistant district commissioner got soaked in the sponge toss!

By Mags Westoby, Group Scout Leader

Jubilee party in the Park at Burton Pidsea POEMS

LOCAL poet Godfrey Holmes has written another two poems as we look back at the Jubilee weekend. One about the Queen and one looking back at the celebrations

Onlooker: Look On !

By Godfrey Holmes

I'm an Onlooker: But not a very special OnlookerEspecially looking on this Jubilee Where you: an Onlooker too: But one with more influence, more affluence.... Are too busy looking on the Queen For me of lower rank than she To be seen.

For my humble flag: Consists of red-white-&-blue stripes Pencilled on sugar-paper, Not stencilled on fine linen.

My poor red-white-&-blue hat Made of cardboard, not straw.

My Whitsun-white party-dressReady for the Big NightOne the Charity Shop had already consigned to shoddy. Odd too that my contribution to the Street PartyAte in our Alley, not your Gated Community [ More arty ? ] is a big bag of sell-before "Sensations;" Eight peaches quarter price; Compared with these very nice home-made quiches: Mushroom and cheese, Rich cherry scones too: Cakes baked by you for your relations.

So I, risible, Yet a Monarchist just like you Am looked down on aghast As the Queen goes past In an opposite direction: Invisible.

Which Queen?

By Godfrey Holmes

Which Queen shall I picture This week, her Jubilee? She a young girl - almost anonymousPlaying in Hyde Park In the company of her Governess And sister Margaret Rose? She a motor mechanic Doing her bit for the War effort ? She as Bride so proud in long white dress Hand-in-hand with so-handsome Prince Philip? She cradling her firstborn Prince Charles?

She on the day of her Coronation: Not for the first time Immersed in Pomp & Pageantry?

She silhouetted on copper coin of 1959? She, differently profiled, on silver coin of 1989? She meeting & greeting crowds of so-curious onlookers? She - more constrained - ushering in a new Millennium? She - seemingly airborne - opening the London Olympics? Or she - now older - facing The irritations & limitations of seniority?

Which Queen shall I picture?

THE BURTON Pidsea Jubilee Celebrations included a picnic in the park on Saturday, June 4. There was live entertainment from Stoney Creek Boys and Humberside Police Concert Band as well as fun and games, tug or war, fire engine, tombola, bric-a-brac and a BBQ with bar and refreshments. Then on the evening there was music from local covers band Reloaded.

1. TOMBOLA: Anne Smith and Sally Quick on the Tombola

2. CROWNS: Joan Marwood and Pamela Barker with their crowns on the free crown making stall

3. BRIC-A-BRAC: Michael and Anne McGwinn serve a customer on the Bric-a-brac stall

4. POLICE BAND: Humberside Police Brass Band performing at the picnic in the park

5. FIRE ENGINE: Xander enjoyed being in the driving seat of the fire engine!

6. FACE PAINTING: Evangeline Doves looks in the mirror at her newly painted face created by Mina (right) from Fantastic Faces Hull

Down on the allotment

A LOT of plants are now planted out, or seeds sown to provide a future crop.

June saw our first picking of beetroot and mangetout peas, also lots of lettuce, spring onions and gherkins.

The tomato plants are growing well and we have had cucumbers to have with the other salad stuff. There are a lot of black and greenfly about, Colin had to spray some plants to keep down the pesky things. The blackfly were exceptionally bad on the red cabbage and the Romanesco broccoli plants and I don't know if they will recover enough to make a good crop.

Colin made a new seed bed and has sown winter veg seeds ie. sprouting broccoli. Then he did carrot seeds and more beetroot.

I have my favourite seed varieties, so when I planted beetroot seed into seed trays, I expected beetroot. When they started to show

through I thought, oh they look a bit green for beetroot. Then when I planted them out they were still green, not the usual red stems. Anyway, after planting and watering in , I thought that they were not right. They looked like spinach. So I got Colin to take a photo and email the seed company. I got a new seed pack about a week later.

Loads and loads of strawberries ready , some are going into the freezer for jam making later, some to family, but most of them into ME.. I love strawberries but luckily for me Col doesn't.

I love red currents as well, but I won't get many, if any at all, this year. The wood pigeons have been stripping them off while they are still green !! Yes the Blackbirds get their fair share but there are usually plenty for me. I am going to put netting over the bushes and hope that it keeps them off. I am going

to do the same to the gooseberry bushes as they will be next on their list of easy pickings.

By Jane Sutherland

The French bean seedlings were doing well until they were attacked by slugs. They were coming across from the last of the spring cabbages that were only a few feet away. I took up most of the cabbages for the hens and sowed more bean seeds to replace the slug damaged ones. A couple of weeks later the seedlings are coming up and so far have not been attacked by slugs. The last of the spring cabbage has also gone.

There is a lovely little melon coming along, about the size of a small apple. I am looking forward to that becoming ready.

Sue kindly gave me some runner bean plants that were going spare, so I have planted them to grow up wigwams in-between the squash plants. Colin usually

grows the runner beans, but this year is growing climbing French beans for a change. We like to leave areas of the paddocks to grow wild. This is hugely beneficial to plants, insects and all sorts of other small creatures. Down at the far end we have a pond that Colin made and hopefully it has a good diversity of wildlife. We don't cut the hedges, so they are dense enough for birds to nest in and provide good, sheltered roosting places for them.

In the last few years we have had common orchids growing. We enjoy seeing them. We used to see a few grass snakes on the site but in the last couple years we have not seen any at all. Hopefully they are all hiding in the long grass. I like to let Colin think that I let him leave the grass in these areas long to save him work, but really it is for the wildlife.

Wet wipe label confusion causing gruesome sewer blockages

YORKSHIRE Water has once again called for mandatory ‘do not flush’ labelling on wet wipes after research found current labelling is leaving consumers confused over how to correctly dispose of them.

The research*, released ahead of Plastic Free Beauty Day, revealed 20% of people view wet wipes as ‘essential’ and 85% of us regularly purchase at least one type of wipe.

But it’s the packaging of wipes and instructions on how to dispose of them that causes confusion, particularly in the case of toilet wipes and baby wipes, which are the most likely to be flushed. Once flushed, these wipes - even those certified as ‘fine to flush’ - do not breakdown in the sewer network and can develop into blockages, which can lead to restricted toilet use for customers, sewage escapes into properties and gardens and in some cases pollution in local watercourses.

The research indicated one in five believe even wipes without a ‘fine to flush’ label can be flushed and 38% of people said they would flush biodegradable wipes as they will dissolve or breakdown faster. Around a

quarter of under 35s believe ‘biodegradable’ to mean the same as ‘fine to flush’.

Biodegradable and fine to flush wipes do not breakdown in the sewer network and can cause significant issues in the sewer system.

Ben Roche, director of wastewater at Yorkshire Water, said: “Consumers are currently faced with an array of different logos and claims on packets of wet wipes, including ‘fine to flush’, ‘do not flush’ and ‘biodegradable’ labels. Those labelled ‘fine to flush’ often indicate only one wipe should be flushed at a time, but often this is not followed or understood by customers, with less than half saying the logo indicated only one wipe should be flushed at a time. Even then, these wipes generally contain plastic so do not break down in the sewer as toilet roll does.

“Clearly there needs to be a standard message across all wet wipe packaging and we are calling for mandatory ‘do not flush’ messaging to avoid the confusion consumers currently experience when buying all types of wipes.”

Water companies’ work to raise awareness of the issues wet wipes can cause in the

sewer network is having an impact, with 78% of people surveyed saying they were ‘very aware’ or ‘quite aware’ of the issues wipes can cause when flushed.

Consumers responding to the survey said manufacturers of wet wipes should take responsibility for funding the development of plastic-free wipes (89%), the clean-up of the environmental impact of wipes (73%) and campaigns to encourage correct disposal (62%). Consumers also said Governments, water companies and retailers should also bear some responsibility.

Ben added: “We are also calling on the Government to extend the responsibility to manufacturers to cover the cost of educating customers about correct methods of disposal, and clean-up costs resulting from incorrect disposal.

“We continue to spend millions of pounds every year to resolve blockages caused by wet wipes and sanitary items, as well as running public awareness campaigns on the correct way to dispose. We have seen some retailers begin to act on this issue, banning all plasticcontaining wipes, and we would urge others to do the same.”

Yorkshire Water recently

backed Fleur Anderson’s ban on plastics in wet wipes bill and responded to a government call for evidence on the issue.

REMOVED: Wet wipes removed from a Hull sewer

WILD: A common orchid growing in the wild paddock area

THE ‘Springboard Summer Tour’ starts at the end of June. The ‘Summer Tour’ is engaging with 16–24-year-olds across the East Riding and speaking to them about helping with their next steps to education, further training or employment. The programme is fully funded and residents not in education or employment and living in the East Riding can access the help and advice from personal advisers located across the East Riding. The tour will visit local venues and events over June and July including some of the East Riding Leisure Centres and larger events such as the Hornsea Carnival and Withstock Music Festival in Withernsea. This is an opportunity for residents to come and have a chat about their future and learn about what the council can do to help with those essential next steps and answer any questions on the Springboard Programme.

The Springboard programme includes 1:1 and group sessions covering a range of topics including:

● Mental toughness and well-being, ● Communication skills, ● Managing money, ● Building self-esteem, ● Building self-confidence, ● How to engage with employers, ● Interview skills, ● CV help and guidance.

The programme can be tailored to suit needs and we can also signpost to other partners and services if required.

The Springboard team have had some great success stories so far after starting the project in January 2022. Mason from Withernsea has completed Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) training

with an advisor to increase his chances of securing work in the construction sector and has just gained employment with a local building company.

In Bridlington, advisor Michaela has helped Hannah with applying for jobs and preparing for interviews. Hannah attended her job interview for a teaching assistant position and secured the job with a successful interview. The job will be based in Bridlington where Hannah lives. The Springboard Programme really can make a difference by helping young people in securing a future or helping with those next steps to gain employment or training. Come and stop by at one of our Summer Tour dates in your area to sign up or find out more.

Councillor Jane Evison, portfolio holder for economic investment, growth and tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, commented: “This is a fantastic opportunity for young people in a number of areas across the East Riding to attend one of these summer roadshow events and learn how the Springboard Programme can help them take those next steps – whether it be in education, training or employment. “Mason and Hannah’s stories should act as great encouragement for young people who may be needing that extra bit of support right now to come forward and speak to us. Mason and Hannah both took a similar route and now have gained employment in roles they have a great interest in. There are plenty of dates for people to get involved with and I look forward to hearing all about the next big success story of the Springboard Programme.” For further enquiries, contact the Springboard team via email: springboard@eastriding.gov.uk or take a look at the Facebook page @SpringboardEastRiding for more information.

The ‘Springboard Summer Tour’ gets underway Springboard Summer Tour Dates

Cottingham

Cherry

Flemingate,

Picture This photography club update

By Lyn Crum

PICTURE This Withernsea photography club meet at Withernsea Leisure Centre on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7pm to 9pm, old and new members are welcome. Please contact the club by email or Facebook before turning up as we are having planned events away from the Leisure Centre and will not be there for every meeting. Members have a monthly competition and the results determine their photographer of the year.

Cascade Care residents meet new-found friends at important friendship meeting

RESIDENTS living at Cascade’s residential home in Withernsea travelled to Lincolnshire for an afternoon of meeting new people at the care provider’s latest friendship meeting.

Taking place on Wednesday, June 8 at Sleaford Cricket Club, the friendship meeting gave residents living with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions the chance to meet up with others living at Cascade homes in Norfolk and practice their social skills with likeminded people in a relaxed environment.

Over 50 people came to the event, during which residents enjoyed individual picnic boxes, played fun lawn games and took part in

various ice breaker activities that were designed to encourage conversation and socialising.

Carol Ryan, director of education and lifelong learning at Cascade, said of the meeting: “Forming relationships is a really important subject here at Cascade, and something that we’ve started thinking very seriously about over the past year.

“The residents in our assisted living facilities are adults and have the right to have relationships. We want to empower them to be able to do this if desired, encouraging them to feel more confident and comfortable about a subject which many people in society find hard to talk about.”

The second friendship meeting this year, this was one of the many activities that take place as part of Cascade’s focus on RSHErelationships, sex and health education - for residents, who will now write letters and draw postcards and pictures

to stay in touch with their new-found friends.

The friendship meeting also gave residents a chance to travel to another town, experiencing a change from their usual routines.

Carol continued: “Sleaford has become the home for our

meetings as it is half-way between our houses in Withernsea and Norfolk. We’re looking forward to returning later in the year for our residents to catch up with new-found friends.”

Also in attendance was a representative from a Hull-

Overnight Blindness in pets

By Lesley Bonney from Poppy’s Pets (www.poppys-pets.com)

CATS and dogs can suddenly go blind or develop impaired vision. Hypertension is one cause and should be treated as an emergency with your vet.

The cause of hypertension can be a secondary or Idiopathic. Your vet will start by checking your pet’s eyes and taking a blood pressure reading. To ascertain a secondary cause, your vet will perform a blood test for kidney disease and a thyroid problem, and a urine analysis may be required too. If the results are clear, then hypertension is idiopathic, which means the hypertension is from unknown causes. Your pet may experience a personality change while blood pressure is high: withdrawal, brain fog so unresponsive, depression, lethargy and being inactive. Please listen to your vet. Lifetime medication will be prescribed to manage hypertension, and your pet may need a series of blood pressure tests until the systolic pressure is normal. To help with medication costs, you can buy a prescription from your practice and purchase from an approved online pet pharmacy. Without medication, serious damage can develop in the eyes, heart, kidney, brain and nervous system. Tabitha regained some sight because her vet acted quickly and now has a normal happy life.

Hypertension is high blood pressure. If your vet diagnoses this then your pet’s systolic pressure is probably above 160mmHg.

Looking at different veterinary websites, it is advised that cats under 7 years old have blood pressure measured yearly, and older cats twice a year so any potential conditions can be detected early.

based adult store, who helped promote education and resources around sex and relationships, and how best to help residents and their specific needs.

For more information on Cascade, visit www.cascadecare.com.

Missing dogs

By Lesley Bonney from Poppy’s Pets (www.poppys-pets.com)

Please photograph this article and share on social media, and visit www.doglost.co.uk with any information.

Chief - Frightened Romanian rescue puppy from Harby, Notts NG23 - 04.09.21

He is grey and white, timid Mioritic Shepherd Dog who escaped from his new adopted home after 4 days. The breed has the ability to travel a great distance. Chief is microchipped. Dog Lost ID: 169544

Disclaimer: I am not a veterinary professional. This article is bringing awareness and is not a diagnosis for hypertension. Other illnesses can cause blindness so if you have any concerns about your pet, please contact your vet directly.

Ted - Owner attacked for his dog at Cannon Hill Common SW20 - 15.12.20

Ted, an apricot sprocker, was being walked by his elderly owner along a woodland path when two men appeared and stole Ted. Ted is microchipped.

Dog Lost ID: 162951

LOOK FOR THE SIGNS: Look out for signs of sudden sight loss in your pets (model is Tabitha owned by Lesley)

1. CHIEF: Frightened Romanian rescue puppy

2. TED: Ted’s (an apricot Sproker) owner was attacked for his dog

Calendar of Events

Garden Party at 11 Hollym Road, Withernsea 11am – 3pm all proceeds to the Shores Centre (Stalls, tombola, refreshments etc)

Strawberry Teas at Hollym Village Hall 2pm till 4pm plus Tombola, Book Stall and Gift Stall. In aid of St. Nicholas Churches Hollym and Holmpton. All welcome

Roos & District Horticultural Society 80th Annual Show on Roos Playing Field. Charity craft & table top from 1.30pm, Dog show at 1.30pm, Show opens 2.30pm, sports at 3pm, presentation of cups by Linda Barker 4pm.

Wassand Hall, tearoom, gardens & walks open 1.30pm – 5pm (Last entry 4.30pm)

Library (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email: cscwithernsea@eastriding.gov.uk)

Cinema with afternoon tea – Finding Your Feet, 2pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre

TUESDAY 19TH JULY

Stroke Club 10.30am – 12.30pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre

Family history help desk at Withernsea Library 2pm – 4pm (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email: cscwithernsea@eastriding.gov.uk)

SATURDAY 23RD JULY

Knit & natter at Withernsea Library 9.30am –11.30am

Tech time at Withernsea Library 9.30am –10.30am (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email: cscwithernsea@eastriding.gov.uk) Sewing / crafting group at Welwick Village Hall starts July 5 then weekly 1.30pm – 3.30pm £3 per session all welcome

FRIDAY 1ST JULY

Reminiscence & Memory Lane 10.30am –11.30am at Withernsea Library (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email: cscwithernsea@eastriding.gov.uk)

Walking football sessions start at East Riding Leisure Withernsea 6-7pm, adults of all ages are welcome to take part

SATURDAY 2ND JULY

Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club (AFVBC) Meridian Centre, Withernsea from 10am – 12pm (See page 8)

Withernsea yard sale – across the town see the Facebook page Withernsea Sale Trail 2022 for those taking part 10am – 2pm

SUNDAY 3RD JULY

Withernsea yard sale – across the town see the Facebook page Withernsea Sale Trail 2022 for those taking part 10am – 2pm

MONDAY 4TH JULY

Cinema with afternoon tea – On Moonlight Bay, 2pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre

TUESDAY 5TH JULY

Sewing / crafting group at Welwick Village Hall starts July 5 then weekly 1.30pm – 3.30pm £3 per session all welcome

THURSDAY 7TH JULY

Wassand Hall, tearoom, gardens & walks open 1.30pm – 5pm (Last entry 4.30pm)

FRIDAY 8TH JULY

Alzheimers Society drop in at Withernsea Library 10am – 1pm

Wassand Hall, tearoom, gardens & walks open 1.30pm – 5pm (Last entry 4.30pm)

SATURDAY 9TH JULY

SUNDAY 10TH JULY

Withernsea car boot sale (£6 per car / stall / table), Memorial car park on Pier Road, set up from 8.30am (subject to weather)

St. Nicholas Church Holmpton . Holy Communion 9.30am Led by Rev. Duncan Harris (All welcome) Table top sale and car boot at Ottringham Village Hall 12-4pm 50p entry (table & car pitches £5 each)

Concert at Wassand Hall grounds, opens 12.30pm concert starts 3pm tickets £5

MONDAY 11TH JULY

Withernsea Town Council meeting 7pm Meridian Centre

WEDNESDAY 13TH JULY

Physical Activity Community Engagement (PACE) Network launch event 10am to 1.30pm at The Northfield in Withernsea (See page 6)

FRIDAY 15TH JULY

Healthy chats at Withernsea Library 1pm – 2pm (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email: cscwithernsea@eastriding.gov.uk)

Live music Withstock fundraiser 7pm – 11.30pm at Meridian Centre, Withernsea

SATURDAY 16TH JULY

Rhyme and Rhythm 1pm - 3pm Valley Gardens Craft Fayre at Easington Youth Club 10am – 1pm with tombola, cake stall and refreshments

Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club (AFVBC) Meridian Centre, Withernsea from 10am – 12pm (See page 8)

MONDAY 18TH JULY

Drop-in at the Active Withernsea Shop to discuss the green spaces in the Kirkfield area (See page 6) Cuppa & Chorus 11.30- 1pm at Withernsea

Withernsea AFC Under 9's Coffee Morning with tea and coffee, sweet treats, cakes, raffle, tombola and stalls from 10am – 1pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre.

SUNDAY 24TH JULY

Withernsea car boot sale (£6 per car / stall / table), Memorial car park on Pier Road, set up from 8.30am (subject to weather)

THURSDAY 28TH JULY

Writing group 9.30am – 11am at Withernsea Library

Food, Friendship and Fun at Withernsea Methodist Church Community Room 12 noon – 2.30pm (See page 4)

FRIDAY 29TH JULY

Reading group at Withernsea Library 10.30am –12 noon

SATURDAY 30TH JULY

Withstock Unlock the Rock – live music event with children’s activities and food stalls 12 noon –10.30pm in Withernsea’s Valley Gardens (Free event)

Table Top Sale at the Shores Centre 10am - 3pm Withernsea Town Council Street Surgery 12noon –2pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre Motown and Northern Soul tribute night with Louise at The Northfield Bar and Restaurant, starts 9pm (free entry)

SUNDAY 31ST JULY

Table Top Sale at the Shores Centre 10am - 3pm

WEEKLYEVENTS

MONDAY

Games group at Withernsea Library 2pm-4pm TUESDAY

Coffee morning at Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall 9.30am – 11.30am

Afternoon Fellowship Group meets at Elsternwick Chapel for games; talks; special events at 2pm. Just 60p per session with refreshments includedcall Michael McGwinn on (01964) 670681 for more information.

Ronnie’s Bingo 6.45pm -9.45pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre

Men’s mental health group 6.45pm at the Keyingham Village Hall £1

Yoga at The Meridian Centre 7pm-8pm £6 please bring a yoga mat, blanket and pillow

WEDNESDAY

One hour free walk ‘Walking for Health’ at Withernsea Leisure Centre 9.15am meet to start 9.30am.

One Voice Choir 7pm - 9pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre

Racket evenings in the East Riding Leisure Withernsea Sports Hall, fun family session 5pm6.30pm, and a social over 16’s session from 7.30pm-9pm

THURSDAY

Tea, coffee, cake and a friendly chat 10am12midday Welwick Village Hall, everyone welcome.

Craft & Chatter at Withernsea Library 9.30am –11.30am

Bounce & Rhyme at Withernsea Library 10am –11am

Age UK IT helpdesk at Withernsea Library 1012pm (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email: cscwithernsea@eastriding.gov.uk)

Ronnie’s Bingo 6.45pm -9.45pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre

FRIDAY

Fitmums & Friends walk at 9.15am for a 9.30am start every Friday from The Meridian Centre – free.

SUNDAY

Gateway Church, 11am – 12.30pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre

Holderness Hedgehog Hospital – Surrounded by hoglets!

By Vicky Pennington, Trustee at Holderness Hedgehog Hospital

THIS MONTH is all about hoglets, hedgehog mums and disturbed nests as breeding season is in full swing with lots of hoglets already born.

Below is some useful advice but please remember you should never try to look after them yourself.

Hedgehogs should never be out during the day, the only ever exception to this is a mother hedgehog.

She may leave the nest if she is too hot, needs a rest away from her young or to look for food and water.

She will be walking with purpose and not wobbly or sunbathing.

Sometimes hedgehog mums move their young, you may notice her moving the hoglets to another nest, she will carry her young one

at a time in her mouth. This happens if she feels unsafe or her nest has been disturbed.

During lockdown lots of people took the opportunity to tidy or revamp their gardens, as such we had more disturbed nests than ever before. Hedgehogs think they are safe and have the perfect spot to raise their young but it can turn out not to be the case. If you are thinking of clearing an area, removing a shed, decking or lighting a bonfire please be careful and check that there isn’t a nest there, they can be very well camouflaged and not easily seen.

If you do disturb a nest DO NOT PANIC, re-cover ASAP, leave alone, go back inside and ring your nearest rescue as they can talk you through what to do.

Hoglets often get into trouble and leave the safety of their

nests. This can be because they have wandered off too far, something has happened to mum or she has abandoned them due to a disturbed nest. They should never be alone or out during the day. If they are in

distress they make a loud pipping noise.

If you do find it will need help and if you find one you may find others throughout the day.

Our most recent hoglets are from Patrington, all three were

found by the same person but all at different times. We're glad to say they are all doing really well. Looking after hoglets is a difficult job and should never be attempted by anyone who isn't experienced.

Recipe Page

Shakshuka traybake

METHOD

STEP 1

Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.

STEP 2

Place the peppers, onion, aubergine, tomatoes, chilli, spices and oil into a large roasting tin. Season with salt and pepper and stir until the vegetables are thoroughly coated in the oil and spices. Roast for 25 minutes.

STEP 3

Reduce the oven temperature to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.

STEP 4

Using a spatula or slotted spoon, place the roasted tomatoes into a bowl and squash until the consistency of a thick sauce, using a wooden spoon or potato masher. Stir back into the vegetable tin. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

STEP 5

Make four indentations in the vegetable mixture. using the back of a spoon. Crack an egg into each hole and scatter each with a little salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the eggs are just set or cooked to your liking.

STEP 6

Scatter with the coriander and serve immediately with the warmed flatbreads.

This is a vegetarian dish, but feel free to add lamb, chicken or fish.

Victoria sponge with custard buttercream

METHOD

STEP 1

Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Grease two 20cm/8in sandwich tins and line with baking paper.

STEP 2

Using an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder and milk together until smooth. Divide the mixture between the prepared tins and smooth the surface with a spatula or the back of a spoon.

Bake for 20–25 minutes, until lightly golden and springy to the touch. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tins for 10 minutes. Remove from the tins and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

STEP 3

To make the custard buttercream, beat all the ingredients together until smooth, light and fluffy, using an electric mixer.

STEP 4

To assemble, put one sponge upside down on a serving plate and spread the jam over the top, then spread it with the buttercream. Place the other sponge on top. Dust with icing sugar to serve.

Ingredients:

2 red peppers, thinly sliced

2 yellow peppers, thinly sliced

1 red onion, thickly sliced

1 aubergine, sliced into 15mm/⅝in strips

800g/1lb12oz vine tomatoes, quartered

1 red chilli, roughly chopped

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp smoked paprika

2 tbsp olive oil

4 free-range eggs sea salt and freshly ground black pepper handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped, to serve flatbreads or pitta breads, warmed, to serve

Ingredients:

FOR THE SPONGE

200g/7oz unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 200g/7oz caster sugar

4 large free-range eggs

200g/7oz self-raising flour

1 tsp baking powder

2 tbsp milk

FOR THE CUSTARD BUTTERCREAM ICING

75g/2½oz unsalted butter, softened 150g/5½oz icing sugar, sifted, plus extra for dusting

½ tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp custard powder

2 tbsp milk

FOR THE FILLING

4–5 tbsp strawberry jam

KATHRYN’S QUIZ

6. In which landmark would you find the Mona Lisa?

7. What’s the name of the bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague?

8. If you were climbing the Petronas Towers, which city would you be in?

9. In which UK county would you find Stonehenge?

10. In which European city would you find La Sagrada Familia?

Our monthly quiz master Kathryn Townsley runs two monthly pub quizzes on behalf of the Hull City Official Supporters Club (www. www.hullcityosc.org).

Holiday season is upon us so this month, thought we have 10 questions about World landmarks.

QUESTIONS

1. What’s the famous landmark Uluru also known as?

2. The Statue of Liberty was a gift to America from which country?

3. The King of mountains, the Matterhorn , is situated in which country?

4. Which famous landmark has a length of c. 21,000km & meets the Bohai Sea at the Shannai Pass?

5. Christ the Redeemer is a statue overlooking which city?

This year, their efforts are concentrated on raising awareness and funds again for Tigers Trust - they are the independent charity linked to Hull City and in effect the supporters club "landlord" (their registered office is the same location), but also The Daniel Wilkinson Foundation - who they have previously supported, but who's efforts provide vital equipment and skills to grassroots football and sports clubs with defibrillators, CPR training and heart screenings.

You can also join Kathryn’s Hull City Official Supporters Club monthly quizzes at the Green Dragon, Welton (1st Monday of the month, so the next one is Monday, July 4) and at The Constable Arms, Sproatley (2nd Monday of the month, the next one there is on Monday, July 11). Both start at 8.15pm and are both £1 entry fee with a free supper at The Constable Arms too. Booking is recommended at both venues.

Children's centres secure prestigious UNICEF baby friendly award for fourth consecutive year

FAMILIES across the East Riding can be assured of gold-standard service after the council’s children’s centres were awarded the prestigious UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, Achieving Sustainability award for the fourth consecutive year.

The baby friendly initiative is a global programme between the World Health Organisation and UNICEF and is aimed at providing parents and families with the best possible care to build close and loving relationships with their baby as well as help to feed their baby in ways which will support optimum health and nutrition.

Working in partnership with integrated specialist public health nurses from Humber NHS Teaching Foundation Trust, staff from the 18 council-run children’s centres ensured that despite the COVID19 lockdown, expectant mothers and parents with babies were still able to access the help and support they needed.

Services including baby massage classes, breastfeeding cafes, antenatal groups and one-to-one support were all held virtually and UNICEF recognised

that services hadn’t just been maintained during the pandemic but had progressed.

Councillor Victoria Aitken, portfolio holder for children and young people’s education, health and wellbeing said: “This is an outstanding achievement for our children’s centres, and our health colleagues, that despite the challenges of the pandemic they were still there to provide the help and support for expectant parents and those with newborns.”

Louise Shafei, infant feeding lead for Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Maintaining the UNICEF UK BFI gold award is an amazing achievement and truly demonstrates the dedication and commitment from the integrated public health nursing services (ISPHNS) and our children centre colleagues.

"This is a celebration of excellent practice in infant feeding support and highlights the important role that services have played during the pandemic in keeping mothers, babies and families safe and in nurturing the development of parent-infant relationships”.

For more information about the services offered or to find the nearest children’s centre go to https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/living/children-and-families/childrenscentres/ or follow on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erchildrenscentres

AWARD: Councillor Victoria Aitken, (centre) portfolio holder for children and young people's education, health and wellbeing at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, with Sharron Charlton (left), Leanne Booth (third right) and parents and children at Beeford Children's Centre.

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS AND QUIZ ANSWERS

Modern management

Be motivated

Past business models were arguably somewhat Machiavellian in nature, with the idea it was better to be feared than loved when it came to company leadership styles. The image of the self-assured, overly confident manager was predominant in the past. Conventional wisdom rebukes this heavy-handed mentality in favour of a more egalitarian and kinder work environment helmed by a more thoughtful leader. One who considers more than just the bottom line, looking at the big picture. Perhaps driven by the circumstances of the past two to three years, where questions of empathy were behind actions as decidedly simple as whether or not to go for a night out!

Or by the rise of the millennial and generation workforces, empathy and compassion are now hallmarks for any successful management style, keeping our team focused and happy.

Changing- times of interest

Employees over the past two years in a pandemic have struggled with a healthy work-

By Emma-Jayne Saunt

life balance while maintaining some semblance of normalcy for young children and ageing parents. At a time of great emotional duress and uncertainty, employer empathy was a necessity. Now that the precautions taken during the pandemic have begun to wane, employees have come to expect the same understanding they received during the Covid years to carry on throughout their careers. If such empathy is not received, the job market is such that switching jobs or career paths is no longer out of the question. With the benefits of remote work and flex work fresh in the minds of employees, it is to the benefit of the employer that compassion is one of a company’s guiding principles. Aside from employee retention, there’s another reason to lead with care: creating a happier, healthier workforce can result in more productivity. In this way, your bottom line is often a reflection of the working conditions of employees across the workplace.

A generational divide

While millennials (people born between 19811996) are a fast-growing workforce

generationally, the number of Generation Z (people born in 1995 and 2012) employees is on the rise. This generation which never knew the world without the global reach of the internet is also the generation of wealth equity, protests and sustainability. These three factors make a workplace that deals in compassion particularly appealing to younger workers. Ideas of sustainability, for instance, creating a safe environment for the future generations. A generation that thinks this far ahead is bound to be more receptive to ideas of leading with a more understanding and approachable skill set. But while millennials and Generation Z may be on board with the shift in leadership styles, employers may encounter resistance with older generations who are used to more rigid lines of command. As you make changes to your leadership style, it is essential to communicate why these changes are necessary to workers and beneficial to the company. Doing so may bridge the disconnect between past and present management styles, while opening the floor up to questions and concerns from different generations.

One such way to do this is by incorporating training as part of the behavioural shift. Ensuring that all employees are given the same level of access to changes in company policy makes it easier to open communication channels. When people are equipped with the same literature, discussions begin on an equal playing field. This can help ensure that the opinion of the majority does not drown out the concerns of individual employees.

How to implement good leadership that works

In a culture whose political discourse has increasingly been centred around concepts of self-sufficiency, isolationism and independence, integrating kindness and teamwork into your work plan may seem like a foreign concept at first. There are ways to lead with thoughtfulness and care without alienating more reluctant employees.

Mindfulness portrays a thought process that asks individuals to live with intent. When people are mindful, they are observant of not just themselves, but of the home / work place and world around them. A mindful employer will recognise that a good employee whose work has been less satisfactory as of late may be

dealing with several issues, from health to home. Considering factors outside of work allows the employer to make meaningful, productive decisions about the employee instead of simply assuming laziness or disinterest on the employee’s behalf. Not entirely dissimilar to mindfulness, the power of active listening cannot be ignored.

Many employers now have an opendoor policy that would have been unheard of in times past. If not seated directly amongst employees, management has now elected to have literal open doors or blocked hours where employees can come to them to talk about what’s on their mind, be it a work related concern, idea or personal problem. For best results, the manager in this situation has an open mind and isn’t afraid to give and receive meaningful feedback in a compassionate but earnest manner.

Whether you elect to engage in mindfulness practices or switch to an open-door policy, the benefits of leading with thoughtfulness cannot be overlooked. In a time when joblessness has decreased and employers are fighting for talent, the best leaders must recognise the benefits of empathy, not only to their enterprises but to society at large, times have changed we must move with them.

Commercial Sea Angling Club remembering Kevin Hewitt by Nick Marshall

UNFORTUNATELY, I start this article on a very sad note. As many of you are probably aware we suddenly lost one of stalwart members of the club a few weeks ago. Kevin Hewitt passed away suddenly at home. The club reaches out to Jacky, Darren, Dale, Ryan and families at this devastating time. In way of a tribute to Kevin I have written a few memories of Kevin throughout the years, the fact is I probably could have written several books about his antics and faux pas over the years such was Kevin’s nature. He didn't get the nickname Captain Calamity for nothing!

Kevin was first and foremost a family man, there was nothing he enjoyed more than taking his boys fishing when they were younger and still when they were older to a lesser extent. I think it is fair to say Kevin loved being outdoors, if he wasn’t at work he would be either fishing, antique hunting, metal detecting or tatting as he put it on the beach from where he would never come back empty handed, always some tat to get as he called it. Kevin loved his fishing and travelled the world to sample all types of different fishing taking from as far afield as Canada chasing

Salmon, Gambia chasing sharks, Namibia chasing sharks again, Norway chasing all sorts including some huge Cod and getting stuck in a bog! Ireland to the happy place of Dingle on many occasions and not forgetting our visits to Cumbria. One memory that sticks in my mind was in Cumbria when one warm evening after a couple of refreshments Kev decided he needed to change the water on some snake white ragworm, off we toddle across the road to the sea, containers full of worms in hands. Off came Kev’s shoes and in he goes paddling to fill the containers, bear in mind it is dark at this time and the tide comes in particularly fast in Cumbria, five minutes later Kev has finished filling the tubs with what turned out to be tepid water and the worms mostly died… oh dear, then there was the small matter of his brand-new pair of kickers Jacky had bought him. Of course, the tide had come in 20 yards and no sign of his shoes eventually after much paddling and searching in the dark they were retrieved somehow. Kev in usual fashion let out his signature laugh and said they’d be right put them back on and off we went soggy

shoes and all.

Whenever Kev went away Jacky has always had to pack his bags. He would have one bag with his fishing clothes in and one with his best usually new clothes in. Anyone who knew Kev can guess he always wore his new clothes for fishing much to Jacky’s dismay.

Kev was my fishing partner for a lot of years and we did have some success over the years! The next memory gives you an idea of his mischievous nature. We were fishing at Spurn after Flounders (his favourite fishing) we both caught a good number and on this day we got back to the weigh in and it was looking favourable that I might win the match, however there literally was a twist in the tail, one of my better flounders when presented at the scales was undersize! My response was well I can’t be it must weigh nearly a pound; it was then pointed out to me that it had no tail at all which made it undersize. I was totally confused as to how and why and then yes you guessed it I heard the laugh in the background. Kev had an audience and was telling the tale of how he had cut the tail off one of my bigger fish!! Needless to say, I lost the match by

ounces and with that fish we would have won the match but my partner had other ideas we still laughed about it for years.

One trip to Ireland sticks in my mind Kevin, Dave and myself travelled in Dave’s (sorry Lisa’s car ) for the week I don’t think we stopped laughing most of the week from digging bait in torrential rain and Kev sitting in the back stating ‘are we radically right in the head going digging in this ‘ he did have a point. Dave breaking hard and Kev’s rods depositing a substantial amount of stagnant water all over the dashboard you guessed it all you could hear was his laugh. Usually turning up at a match without some bait or the wrong rods or being chased by a bull or me turning my head in the car to Kev’s stinking bare feet in my face!

Then after a pit stop at McDonald’s Dave got his own back when locking myself and Kev out of the car in absolutely torrential rain we both stood there line drowned rats but we did eventually have to get into the car wet through so Kev being Kev said at least the car will get a wash inside Dave!

Wherever Kevin was you could guarantee more often than not

there would be a funny drama of some sorts such was his infectious humour and his laugh of course. As previously said, I could write a book on his misdemeanours but the above give some idea of what he was like. A great Husband, Dad, Grandad and friend to many will be sadly missed by all, your memories are etched in all our minds for ever. RIP Kevin.

1. DIG!: Digging Kev’s bag out of a piece of cliff that fell and landed on it

2. BROTHERLY LOVE: Kev with his brother Al

3. CAUGHT: Kev with a big Tope

4. FRIENDS: Good, bad and ugly!

5: WELL DONE: Kev with an Irish Flounder

6. ANGLER: Kev enjoyed his fishing – pictured with an Irish Pollock

7. LAUGHS: Kev had many laughs with his angling friends

8. WHOOPS: He didn't get the nickname Captain Calamity for nothing!

Snooker Chat with Maverick Mike

May 24th

I'd gone for a walk on the promenade, and a bloke sat on a bench with his dog said “Hi”, so I replied “Hi” I’d never seen him before, and he asked if I was the snooker man, as he read about me in the Withernsea Community Newspaper every month. He said “Well done and best of luck when you play Mark William's next month” We had a twenty minute conversation. It was really nice, he’s a great bloke.

I’d also like to thank a lovely lady who's given me support and encouragement to do well. She loves snooker, used to watch it with her grandparents and wants to come and watch me play in the future.

May 26th

A great win for the Olympic Outlaws tonight by 10 – 6, everyone really played well, with some great snooker and magnificent potting shots. We’re really coming together as a team, growing in confidence and play.

May 28th

Had a nice match against Josh Ward. I gave 39 points start to each frame, first to 6 wins. I managed the win by 6 frames to 3. Josh is improving his game and concentration, he’s getting a lot better, plus his confidence is up too. I was happy with that last frame, where I got a 51 break to wrap up the win. Great snooker.

May 31st

On my round this morning, and a bloke came out, one of the best customers. He said “Hiya mate how you doing Mike?” I told him I was good, asked how he was. “I'm good and how’s the snooker going?” while he did the actions like he had a snooker cue in his hands. I said “Yes, going good

thanks and what's my name?” He said “Maverick Mike, born to win!” I told him honestly that I don’t always win. it wouldn’t be a challenge every time if I won them all, I thrive on the competition and respect all my opponents. He said “Best of luck son”

June 4th

Was looking forward to my snooker match at the Tradewell Club at noon against Carl Russell, with best of eleven frames. This guy has got the all-round game, a great match player. I've got a lot of respect for him and for his game with that mental chess approach to his snooker. I've learnt to adapt to it, but he’s a double tough opponent! It’s the fourth time we have played each other, I've got to think, to compete and to win I've got to be at my best. It was a cracking match, I gave it a hundred percent. I always go with what my dad used to say to me. On one of his last texts he sent me, that I've still got, he said “Focus son and enjoy it and you will come out on top or if you don’t you have done your best, no matter what.” Well I was ready and motivated for it, but in the end lost by six frames to three, a bit disappointed, but I knew it was going to be very tough.

June 11th

I'd just like to say congratulations to Alex Fellows. Our snooker match today was best of 11 frames, and he won 6 frames to 5. Such a talent at 19 years old! It was a magic match, obviously I'm disappointed to get beaten by one frame, but we both played some great snooker. I'd say he’s definitely one of the best players I've seen when it comes to what he can do with that cue ball! We had spectacular pots today by us both. I was really playing well to lead 4-2, with some cracking little

breaks. When it got to 5-5, I broke off in that last frame, left one red sticking out, then bang in it went. A few minutes later I was over 60 points behind! I am so pleased to share the table with him, and we get on a treat off the table. We always have a great laugh, I'm proud to call him my friend.

June 12th

Played a blinding match today, won by six frames to one, but also got my highest break yet, a 64. That’s a real achievement, having managed to put in a 28 before it. Really pleased with how I played, and am really enjoying my game. Also had a good chat with my mum on the phone. She’s doing great, it was a lovely conversation, she’s happy and asked how I'm doing. I told her about my snooker, my exhibition snooker match against Mark William's next Friday. She said she’d love me to take her, then said my dad would have been so proud. I was lost for words, I didn’t know what to say. It's tough to take in, but your parentsno matter what - want the best out of you, and for them they live in our hearts forever.

June 15th

Another great win for the Olympic Outlaws tonight against William Gemmel. It was really well deserved, there was plenty of tough snooker with handicaps given, but pressure? What is that? No such thing, makes us play with determination. Well played lads, a great proud night and a super win by 86. I gave away a 28 point start tonight in my match at against the good player Sean Maloney. We both potted some great balls, I had two 21 breaks, hardly missing a shot. I was very pleased when I

cleared up the colours, right down to the black ball to win the match by 86 points to 57. I felt confident, my head was still, I focussed on striking the ball. Now when I’m in the zone, I’m scoring well. Gave me great confidence heading towards my exhibition match this Friday.

June 17th

An absolutely outstanding night at the Tradewell snooker club, where I had a great match against the three- times world snooker champion, Mark Williams. I lost the match 71 points to 26 points, but was very pleased to score a good few points against a great champion of the sport. These brilliant evenings are put on by Antoni Tuniewicz. Adam Dennis and Josh Goundrill, who make it all happen. I take my hat off to them, well done fellas! It was great to be around such people, including the referee Mark Beetham, Steve Waudby, Mike Prosser, Matt Sneed, George Sneed, and many more. It was brilliant to have some fun at the end of the match with Mark Williams, he’s a really down to earth fun guy, and to have met some new friends last night who praised me, I have to say can’t ask for any more than that! I look forward to more superb evenings in the future. Thank you and well done to all.

1 – Concentration 2 – measuring up 3 – Ready at William Gemmel 4 – Entering the Arena against Mark Williams

5 – With the legend Mark Williams

Patrington

WHILST the month started with the first eleven suffering a hugely disappointing nine wicket defeat on the road to local rivals South Holderness, the firsts then went on to register three excellent league victories as they responded in the perfect fashion as they cemented their second place slot in the division one east as they head towards the halfway stage of the season.

Travelling to Hedon to face local rivals South Holderness, the first team put in their poorest performance of the season by far when they were totally outplayed by a spirited Hedon side with the hosts dismissing the visitors for just 149. Had it not been for an excellent 49 from number eight Billy Ineson the Southsiders could have easily been dismissed for under three figures. After a poor batting display, things didn’t improve with the ball or in the field as South Holderness cruised to a nine wicket win. The following week saw a much improved Patrington cruise past Sutton-On-Hull, winning by five wickets having dismissed the visitors for just 141. Ian Buss (4-9) claiming the bowling honours before a reply full of contributions from the top order, with Jacob Duffill (33) top scoring. Patrington then built on this performance when they travelled to Woodhouse Grange, the hosts who occupied third place at the time, put on a respectable 191 all out from their 50 overs. The Patrington bowlers and fielders put in a fine display to restrict the home side on an absolute belter of a pitch. Spinners Grant Van Es and Danny Collinson putting on a stranglehold in the middle of the innings, bowling 26 overs they conceded just 66 runs for three wickets to put Patrington in a strong position. Wrist spinner Curtis McElwee (4-37) then continuing the good work as Patrington headed into the interval in buoyant mood. Patrington’s openers Ian Buss (40) and Matthew Dixon (57) then added 101 for the opening wicket, the first time a first team opening pair had added a century together since May 2019. This set up the chase perfectly, with Connor McKinley (35) and Jacob Duffill (42*) then guiding the visitors to a comfortable 6 wicket victory in the 43rd over. The firsts now back on a roll they then disposed of league leaders Beverley at Southside, batting first the home side posted a formidable 269 all out on a pitch that had offered assistance to the bowlers throughout the innings. Once again, classy left hander Connor McKinley (57) was amongst the runs, registering his fourth half century of the campaign as he took his seasons tally to 376 runs at an average of over 62 in a season that has already seen him surpass the amount of league runs he scored in 2021. He was superbly supported by explosive all-rounder Curtis McElwee (59), the hard hitting batsmen has now hit 20 sixes this campaign and has made handy contributions at number six that have enabled Patrington to post some daunting totals in 2022. McElwee (5-31) wasn’t done there, he then went onto take his best bowling figures in a first team shirt as he and Danny Collinson (3-34)

helped dismiss Beverley for just 133 in just 30 overs as Patrington temporarily moved to the top of the table. The following day, Driffield overcame Goole in another top of the table clash as they now move two points clear of Patrington, although they have played a game more. The two sides meet on Saturday, July 2 at Southside in what is bound to be an entertaining fixture.

In the cups, the first eleven were eliminated from the National Village Cup at the regional final stage, when they were on the receiving end of a Tom Collins masterclass as he took his side Carlton Towers to an easy nine wicket win thanks to his sublime century. In the Readman Trophy however, Patrington have progressed to the quarter finals stage thanks to a victory over Beverley before Selby conceded the round three fixture. Patrington will be hoping to go one better than last year’s runners up effort, but they will have to beat Driffield at Southside on Sunday, July 10 if they are to retain their ambitions of silverware.

The second eleven have played four and won two in the last month in what has been a spirited effort from Jamie McKinley’s side. One of their defeats came at the hands of leaders and promotion favourites Hornsea when they succumbed to an 8 wicket defeat. Despite a half century from Ben Butler, Patrington only managed to post 159 all out, with a total so low on an excellent surface it was always going to be a tough ask to claim the win. Despite their best efforts, Hornsea cruised to an 8 wicket win. The seconds other defeat came in an absolute thriller at Southside against Middleton and North Dalton. Batting first, the visitors posted 199 from their 45 overs, with Glenn Ratcliffe (3-60) leading the bowling despite yet another Southside century for Ricky Woodmansey who finished 117 not out hitting his third century at Southside which must be the most by a visiting batsmen. The seconds then fell agonisingly short of victory, Jack Eggett (35) and Daniel Fincham (55) put the home side into a decent position before a flurry of wickets saw them slip to 139-6. With the game seemingly dead, Glenn Ratcliffe (37) and Jack Todd (12) added 52 for the seventh wicket, with 9 required from the final over, both batsmen fell as the home side came up just

By Danny Collinson

short to lose by 3 runs in what was an excellent game of cricket. They then recorded back to back victories, first of all against Sutton-On-Hull when fine half centuries for Ben Butler (55) and Marc Pollard (54) set up a 3 wicket victory. The seconds seemingly cruising before losing 4 wickets for 0 runs before Craig Foster (23*) saw his side home. This was then backed up by another superb performance when entertaining HICE. Dismissing the visitors for just 121 thanks to James McGinty (3-40) and leading wicket taker Jack Eggett (4-34) claiming fine figures, off spinner Eggett now has 20 wickets to his name this season and the experienced campaigner has produced many fine spells so far. Jamie McKinley (34) then top scored as the stiffs claimed a four wicket win as they sit in a respectable sixth place in division two Holderness.

It's not been the greatest of four weeks for the third eleven, with player availability a real issue, they had to concede two of their fixtures. However, when they have managed to assemble an eleven they’ve picked up two vital victories. Firstly at home to Sutton-On-Hull by 43 runs. Loanee Will Ineson (31), Captain James McGinty (25*) and Mark Goundrill (16) helping them post a competitive 143 all out. Swing king Goundrill (3-30) then rolled back the years in a fine 10 over spell, before two wickets apiece for Ineson (2-0), McGinty (2-21) and debutant Paul Cooke (2-28). Cooke having traded in the oval ball for a round one was playing his first game of cricket for 25 years but certainly didn’t look out of place, his caught and bowled epitomising the fine effort in the field by the Southsiders. The thirds then claimed an excellent 42 run win on the road to Pelican. Strong contributions from Rowbottom (22), Edwards (24*), Richardson (20) and McGinty (36*) allowed them to post 177 for 7 from their 40 overs. Lucas Sneddon (4-36) then led the way with the ball, the off spinner was ably supported by Calvin Purse (3-32) as the visitors dismissed their opponents for 135. The thirds occupy seventh in the Sunday East division but are hopeful a run of victories can propel them up the table.

NEW SCORER WANTED – The club is on the lookout for an additional scorer. Full training will be given if required, on a matchday the scorer will

anybody is interested in taking up the role, please contact our club chairman Jason McKinley (07769 117100) to discuss further. Or contact us through Facebook.

The club would like to say a massive thank you to Mick Wright for his fine strimming work in the woods, around the ground and behind the fencing. Mick has done an excellent job and hopefully this will now make life much easier when it comes to finding balls as well as making the ground look much tidier. We would also like to say a big thank you to Sam Huteson, who despite the sweltering heat carried out some vital hedge cutting duties last Friday. The club is indebted and hugely grateful to the help of all their volunteers as the Southside ground is looking the best it has for a few years, which is a credit to all of those involved.

To keep up to date with the clubs news please visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/patringtoncricket and anybody interested in sponsoring the club for the upcoming season please contact a club member or get in contact with Liam Murrey (liammurrey@gmail.com) with various opportunities available ranging from Match ball Sponsor to Business Sponsor. The club is hoping to raise funds as they look into the possibility of extending the clubhouse/tea room as the club looks to continually improve its facilities down at the ground.

Credit to Colin Brammer for the excellent photo’s, these can also be viewed and purchased from Colin’s website https://www.cbphotos.uk/Cricket

Withernsea Under 9’s Grace’s

Day and presentation evening

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THE WITHERNSEA Under 9’s are almost at the end of their campaign before they go into under 10’s football in September. On Saturday, June 18 it was time for the boys to play in the Grace’s day tournament held on the Hull Road playing fields. We entered the team knowing that all the other teams were a year older, and playing 9 v 9 football, but this did not phase the young seasiders as they finished third in the table. The boys only lost two games by a single goal to eventual finalists Patrington and Thorngumbald. The under 9’s did manage to pick up a draw and two victories against Priory and a local derby versus our Withernsea U10’s. This was a fantastic start to the day, and the boys really enjoyed playing in a well organised tournament for a great charity.

In the evening the boys headed to The Willows Club in Withernsea for their annual presentation. In previous years the presentations have been affected by Covid 19 so we wanted to make this a night to remember. The under 9’s have had an unforgettable 12 months, with one promotion and possibly a second (but we are waiting for the league to confirm this), Butlins Easter Tournament and trips to the MKM stadium to watch Hull city. The young seasiders enjoyed a two course meal followed by the trophy presentation with a small sing song! With this year being very productive on and off the field, it was a really hard decision to decide who won the awards as every player has contributed towards the successful season.

Clubman Ollie

Most Improved Joshua

Respect Corey Parents player Tristan Players Player Jayden & Louie

Coaches player Freddie

The season is almost over, but before we go on our summer break and recharge our batteries for the new season at under 10 level. We do have a couple fundraising events and tournaments to attend, so if you can help out or just pop in and show your face to support these young superstars that would be great. We would like to say a big thank you to Sophie and family for letting us play in Grace’s day, and also to the staff at The Willows Club who helped make this a special day for the boys.

Under 9’s seasider shorts

Sunday 10th July: Withernsea football tournament

Saturday 23rd July: Coffee Morning 10am till 1pm at the Meridian centre

Saturday 6th Aug: Festival of fun at the Wolfpack in Patrington, with local artists, BBQ and more

Grace’s Day football tournament

THE Grace’s Day annual football tournament took place on Saturday, June 8 in memory of Grace Priest.

All money raised from the event was donated to Abbie’s Fund, a Hull based charity that provide memory boxes for families of still born babies.

The tournament took place on Hull Road playing fields in Withernsea with four men’s teams, six under 10’s teams and six under 6’s team.

Between 2015 and 2018 on average the tournament raised £1700 a year however the first count from the 2022 tournament with some money still to come in had already raised just under £3000.

BUSY PRE-SEASON IN STORE

AT EASINGTON

EASINGTON United’s preparations for the new season kick off in earnest this month, with a host of friendly fixtures ahead of the start of competition in August.

The club brought a disappointing 2021/22 campaign to a close with their annual presentation evening at the Marquis of Granby, which proved to be a hugely enjoyable affair.

The individual awards were spread across the board, with the First Team trophies being split three ways: Dan Warcup (‘Man of the Match’), Liam Murrey (Players Player) and Andy Graham picking up the newly named Mike Wilson Memorial Cup for Manager’s Player in his 26th season for the club (during which he took his Easington career appearance tally to a staggering 691 games).

The Reserves’ big winner was Jacob Cremer-Herrington (Players Player and ‘Man of the Match’) while youngster Charlie Clark was named Manager’s Player.

There was also a double winner at ‘Academy’ (Thirds and Fourths) level in Sam Smith (Players Player and ‘Man of the Match’), while the Manager’s Player awards went to Connor Gallagher (Thirds) and Zach Stephenson (Fourths).

Ollie Bewell received the Dave Frost Memorial Trophy for Young Player of the Season, Harvey Clarke won the Doug Clubley Trophy for Most Promising Young Player and John Harrison was named Clubman of the Year.

At Veterans level, Neil Rutter bagged a couple (the ‘Man of the Match’ award and a share of Managers’ Player, with Matty Findley), with the Players’ Player award being shared between Andy Bentley and Darren Thompson. The latter also became the first ‘Awd Ezzies’ player to pick-up the club’s top scorer trophy, courtesy of his 26 goals.

The final trophy of the night, the Mickey Bo Memorial ‘Moment of the Year’ award, which was voted on by the players, went to Foxx Blyth and Sam Smith for their orchestrating of the ‘Ezzie Ultras’ during the final league game of the 2021/22 season.

Finally, flowers were presented to long-standing committee members Judy Sugden and Christine Ward,

and ‘mine host’ Jo Regan, in appreciation of the Granby’s support.

Prior to the football awards, there was the presentation of a cheque to Paul Matson and Helen Skinner from Hull4Heroes, reflecting the £1,500 the club has raised for the veterans’ charity over the past two CV19-affected seasons, an effort described as “bloody amazing” on Hull4Heroes’ social media.

During the evening, tributes were not only paid to the muchmissed Mickey Bo but also to chairman Doug Clubley, who this year celebrates 60 years’ involvement with the club and has continued to be a driving force despite the keenly-felt loss of his right-hand man.

Looking ahead, preseason training is set to commence on 5 July, and this will be followed by the club’s Annual General Meeting, which takes place in the Marquis of Granby (8.30pm).

The first pre-season fixture involves a twoteam trip to West Yorkshire League side Wetherby Athletic on 30 July, to be followed by an Academy team game on Wednesday, 3 August at home to CAST United. The following Saturday (7 August), the First Team host HPL Premier division side Hessle Rangers, while the Reserves travel to play Sands United HEY.

July should also see the official unveiling of the new club crest and kit, designed to mark the 75th anniversary since formation in 1947. Further details to follow in due course but our thanks go to those sponsors who have already pledged support of the various shirt sponsorship details on offer.

The new strip will also carry the emblem of the independent Hull Hospitals charity WISHH, of which we have been accepted as ‘official supporters’ for 2022/23. Our fundraising efforts will

be organised in memory of Mike Wilson and, as such, will be specifically targeted towards Wards 30 and 32 at the Queen’s Centre, Castle Hill Hospital.

The first of these efforts comes on Saturday, 13 August, when a group of players do a sponsored climb up Mount Snowdon. Along with WISHH, proceeds are

By Richard Lusmore

also going to club funds and, more specifically, pitch improvement work. Anyone wishing to support the lads can do so via a crowdfunding page at www.justgiving.com/crowdfun ding/easington-unitedfc, or the old-fashioned paper sponsorship form method.

A month later, on Saturday, 24 September we hold our

official 75th Anniversary Sporting Dinner, which takes place in the Circle Restaurant at Hull City AFC’s MKM Stadium. Guest speaker is the former Newcastle, Liverpool and England star Peter Beardsley MBE, along with MC/comedian John Gillan. Tickets are selling well but are still available from either Daniel Campbell

(07794 572250) or Stuart Campbell (07792 770475), priced £40 each.

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1. AMAZING EFFORT: Easington United club members and volunteers presented a cheque for £1,500 to Hull4Heroes founder Paul Matson at their recent presentation night

2. FITTING WINNER: Andy Graham, who made his Eastenders first team debut under Mike Wilson back in 1997 became the first recipient of the Mike Wilson Memorial Trophy when picking up the Manager’s Player of the Year award from chairman Doug Clubley

3. FLOWERED UP: Long-standing members Christine Ward (left) and Judy Sugden (right) were again thanked for their sterling work at committee level

4. CHARITY: This year’s ‘Good Cause’. Independent Hull hospitals charity WISHH will be the Eastenders’ chosen charity during the 2022/23 season

5. AIMING HIGH: Ten members of the twelve-strong Eastenders group that will attempt to climb Mount Snowdon next month in aid of club finds and the WISHH charity. Back row: Foxx Blyth, Sam Smith, Harvey Clarke, Rich Clark, Connor Gallagher, Brad Bowden; Front: Ben Hillier, Adam Smith, Charlie Clark and Liam Murrey. Unavailable for the photo: Dan Lorimer and Dave Nolan