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Seasons of hope ahead as Government roadmap out of lockdown announced A ROADMAP out of the current lockdown and towards a more normal future was announced in a National broadcast by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the evening of Monday, February 22. Addressing the nation on Monday, February 22 PM Boris Johnson said that more than 17.7 million people have now been vaccinated across the UK. This he said means there is no longer a need to rely on lockdowns and restricting behaviour. He laid out a roadmap to returning to normal describing it as “travelling on a one way road to freedom.” He did however warn that although the vaccine reduced the danger of Covid by saving lives and reducing hospital admissions, no vaccine has ever been 100% effective. He stressed: “We will be led at every stage by data not dates.” Being an area reliant on tourism the road map has been welcomed by local businesses with the PM adding: “Spring and summer I

think will be seasons of hope.” LETS HOST Holiday Homes who manage holiday properties from caravans to cottages for individuals across our area have seen record booking demand following the announcement. Lindsay Mead from LETS HOST commented: “as soon as the road map was announced we saw bookings from April 12 onwards. In particular school holidays and weekend booking have been extremely popular and have almost sold out in some of the holiday homes we manage. We have a lot of repeat bookings and guests feel confident using a company like ours as we guarantee full refunds for any Covid related cancellations. Our holiday homes are also fully disinfected in between each guest using fogging to ensure a safe environment for guests and allowing us to offer same day changeovers. “It’s looking like it’s going to be a much needed busy spring and summer for our

holiday home owners and after a quiet autumn and winter we are looking forward to seeing the holiday parks and town benefitting from the boost to local tourism.” The below steps show the earliest date for each step, these may be put back depending on the virus rate. Step 1 - Monday, March 8: Schools and colleges will reopen with twice weekly testing available. People can meet up with one person from another household in a public outdoor space for a coffee or picnic as well as for exercise. Care home residents will be allowed one named regular visitor. From Monday, March 29: Family and friends can meet up outside (including private gardens) as a maximum of two households or as a maximum of six individuals from mixed households. Outdoor sports facilities can reopen, and formally organised outdoor sports can restart. Step 2 – No earlier than April 12: Self catering holiday accommodation can reopen were indoor facilities are not shared. Pubs and restaurants can open to serve outside seated areas only. The two household or six individuals rule will apply. Non essential shops and public buildings including libraries can reopen. The hair and beauty industry to be able to reopen. Outdoor attractions can also reopen as can gyms and swimming pools. Weddings and commemorative events such as wakes can be attended by 15 people. Step 3 - No earlier than May 17: Outdoors, most social contact rules will be lifted. Indoors, the rule of six or two households will apply - although this will be kept under review.

Indoor hospitality, entertainment venues such as cinemas and soft play areas, the rest of the accommodation sector, and indoor adult group sports and exercise classes will also reopen. Larger performances and sporting events in indoor venues with a capacity of 1,000 people or half-full (whichever is lower) will also be allowed, as will those in outdoor venues with a capacity of 4000 people or half-full (whichever is lower). Up to 30 people will be able to attend weddings, receptions and wakes, as well as funerals. Other life events that will be permitted including bar mitzvahs and christenings. Step 4 - no earlier than June 21: It is hoped all legal limits on social contact can be removed. At this point it’s hoped nightclubs can reopen, and restrictions can be lifted on large events and performances that apply in Step 3. This will also guide decisions on whether all limits can be removed on weddings and other life events.

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WITH spring on the horizon, there are also shoots of new growth at Halsham Waterside Farm shop and Cafe. This month, Halsham Waterside sees an exciting new part of the business launch, the ‘Halsham Waterside Potting Shed’. The ‘Halsham Waterside Potting shed’ will be an extension of the Farm shop specialising in herbs and vegetables grown at Halsham, as well as pots, plants, compost and much more. “Last year, we built a greenhouse on site for the business to grow herbs and various vegetables that we use in our cooked food. The ‘Potting Shed’ space is the next step which will allow us to offer these to our

customers, and compliment our farm shop and cafe products. We’re very excited to see how this new part of the business grows, literally”, said Chris Hague, founder of Halsham Waterside. Follow us on Facebook for up to date news on the ‘Halsham Waterside Potting Shed’. If you haven’t managed to discover Halsham Waterside yet for yourself, pop in and have a look. They pride themselves on great fresh produce, including a wide selection of Yorkshire and English regional cheeses, and delicious cooked food. They’re open Tuesday to Saturday 9.30 to 3pm, and 10 to 2pm on Sundays. Closed Mondays.

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3.49% increase in East Riding Council tax precept EAST Riding Councillors have agreed to increase the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s part of the council tax charge in the East Riding by 3.49% for the 2021/22 financial year. At a Full Council meeting on Thursday, February 11, councillors voted against the proposed 4.99% increase, which had been allowed by the Government without having to hold a referendum. But instead voted for the lower figure which will raise £4.9million of additional income for the council and will result in an increase of £52.43 a year for a Band D property. The increase will be broken down into a 1.49% for council services generally and 2% going towards the growing cost of adult social care. On top of the council’s charge, there will be additional charges from Humberside Police, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service as well as town/parish councils which are determined separately.

Alongside the increase in the ERYC council tax, the council still needs to make savings of £10.6m from its 2021/22 budget not only to meet the growing costs of delivering its services but also to absorb the financial impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on its finances. The Council tax bandings (ERYC increase only) will see an increase of £34.96 for a band A property, £40.78 for band B, £46.61 for a band C, £52.43 for a band D, £64.08 for a band E, £75.73 for a band F, £87.39 for a band G and £104.86 increase for a band H. These figures are full council tax payments – these are reduced by 25% for single person supplement. Unveiling the financial plans for 2021/22, which also include a £19million pandemic recovery and support package, Councillor Richard Burton, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “In setting the council’s budget for the forthcoming year, our aim has been to

achieve a council tax increase that will be seen as a fair and sensible compromise. “The COVID-19 pandemic has sent shockwaves through our local economy. Businesses have suffered greatly, people are losing their jobs and family incomes are being hit so we were determined to offer a budget based on protection for lower income families, growth for stimulating our local economy and ambition for creating opportunities for a brighter, stronger East Riding. “We are determined to provide much-needed support for those worst hit while enabling the council to continue to deliver its 600 or so services. “All this enables us to focus on what really matters, looking after the elderly, providing essential children’s services, operating a first class refuse collection service, maintaining our roads, supporting local transport and rolling out our capital programme."

Vacancy for a councillor East Riding of Yorkshire Council, South East Holderness Ward

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A VACANCY has arisen in the South East Holderness Ward of East Riding of Yorkshire Council due to the resignation of Councillor Paul Whitehead. A by-election to fill this vacancy will take place if two local government electors submit a written request to the Proper Officer:

The requests may be made by petition or individual letter. In accordance with the current statutory restrictions applicable to the holding of elections, should an election be requested as outlined above, then this will be held on May 6, 2021 or earlier should changes in statutory electoral regulations permit.

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Withernsea pebbles Appeal following criminal damage raise money for reports in Withernsea local charities LAST month we reported on the Withernsea Rocks Facebook group and how members are enjoying getting into the community spirit again decorating, hiding and finding rocks. The community spirit of the group has seen member Roy Sherrard raising money for local charities while enjoying getting involved. Roy’s latest charity Easter rocks he has sold for £2.50 with all money being split between the Withernsea Pier and Promenade Association (WPPA) and the Holderness Hedgehog hospital. Prior to this Roy made hedgehog rocks which he sold to raise money for the Withernsea RNLI. Talking about why he chose the charities Roy said: “I chose RNLI at Withernsea because I am a sea angler and know just how dangerous it can be even on the beach. You never know when you might need help. The Pier and Promenade Association because I am a member who would really like to see it take off and the hedgehog hospital because my daughter works for a wildlife sanctuary in Selby that take in lots of injured and poorly

hedgehogs.” Roy’s rocks have raised £161 for the RNLI and the duckling rocks raised £215 to be split equally between the WPPA and the hedgehog hospital. Roy added: “I’m pleased and amazed at the generosity of people.” The Withernsea Rocks Facebook group are encouraging everyone to get involved in their Easter and spring themed painted or decorated rock competition. There will be Easter treats for the winner in each age category which are: Aged 7 and under, Aged eight – 15 and Aged 16 and over. The overall winner will be the person whose rock has received the most likes. The overall winner will receive rock painting art supplies as well as treats. To enter you need to post a picture of your finished rock on their pinned post on Facebook alongside a piece of paper saying Withernsea Rocks and include the artists age if under 16. You can then hide your rock as usual. The competition closes at 8pm on Good Friday with winners chosen over the Easter weekend - winners must be able to meet in Withernsea to claim 1 their prize. PIC 1. EASTER ROCKS: The Easter charity rocks Roy made raised £215 to be split between Withernsea Pier and Promenade Association and Holderness Hedgehog Hospital PIC 2. CHARITY ROCK: The hedgehog rocks which saw Roy raise £161 for Withernsea RNLI

THE LOCAL policing team are investigating a number of reported acts of criminal damage where stones or other objects have been thrown at windows in Withernsea. There are six incidents which have been reported between 7pm on Saturday, February 20 and 5am on Monday, February 22 and all are believed to have happened during the evening or into the early hours. Two of these were reported on North Promenade, two on Seathorne, one on North

Road and one on Princes Avenue. PC James Stothard, Community Beat Manager, said: “I want to provide reassurance to the community that we are taking these criminal damage reports incredibly seriously. “These mindless acts of vandalism can be really frightening for people, and understandably leave people shaken. “We have been following up a number of enquiries such as door to door and checking for private CCTV

cameras in the areas. “Our patrols have been increased around these areas too, so I would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to our officers as they’re out and about. “I would appeal for anyone who has private CCTV around these areas, who has not yet spoken to us, or anyone with any information they think may assist our enquiries, to contact us on our nonemergency number 101 and ask that your information is directed to me as your Community Beat Manager."

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Vacancy at Keeping Scouting alive in lockdown Skeffling Parish Council SKEFFLING Parish Council has a vacancy for a councillor, following the death of Councillor Sydney Rollinson. A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if 10 electors of the parish write to the chief executive of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council at County Hall, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 9BA by Thursday March 18, 2021 claiming an election. Where 10 valid requests for a by-election are received by the Proper Officer then under the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus) (Postponement of Elections and Referendums) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 the by-election will not currently take place, and the vacancy will be held open until the by-election takes place. The 2020 regulations provide for the by-election to take place on the date for the Ordinary Election of Councillors due to be held on Thursday May 6, 2021. However, this date may be brought forward or deferred by the Government depending upon the circumstances. Any election that is in due course called will be duly publicised as required by law. If the chief executive does not receive such a request the parish council will be informed that it may fill the vacancy by co-option, which means the council members will elect a new member from those who have expressed an interest in joining the council. If you wish to discuss the role of parish councillor, please contact the chairman of the parish council: Mr Richard Newsam by telephone on 07711 318193 or email: skefflingpc@gmail.com

DESPITE not meeting in a year the Withernsea Scouts are still managing to stay connected. Between Zoom calls and challenges they have been set they haven’t missed out on the whole scouting experience. The Withernsea Scouts includes a Beavers section for children aged six to eight, a Cubs section for those aged eight to 10, a Scout section for those aged 10-14 and an Explorer section for those aged 14-18. Usually the groups meet at

the Scout Hut off Hull Road near the lighthouse but are currently meeting twice a week online via Zoom. Paul Whittaker is the Group Scout Leader for Withernsea and explained some of the activities they have still been carrying out: “They’ve been chatting, we do a show and tell, some teaching and even some badge work. We give them tasks to do and they have been sending in photos of themselves doing the tasks. “We are keeping the scouting

community alive as best we can. Talking and communicating is keeping people happy and interested.” Some of the tasks have been themed to relevant times such as poppy painting near Remembrance Sunday and making decorations and homemade items for Christmas. They have also been trying their hands at some cookery. The groups are looking forward to being able to meet again in person. In the meantime, due to some

retirements from scouting in the last year they are keen to recruit new leaders and helpers to ensure the groups future. For more information about joining the group or to find out more about volunteering contact Withernsea Scouts by e-mail: wseascoutgroup@hotmail.com FUN: Some of the Scout groups enjoying activities (please note group photographs were taken pre Covid)

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PLAN SET OUT FOR STUDENTS RETURNING TO WITHERNSEA HIGH SCHOOL WITHERNSEA High School are preparing for their pupils to return to the classroom starting on Monday, March 8. Parents and carers had the opportunity on Friday, March 5 to have an online meeting via Teams with their child’s tutor regarding their return to school. From Monday, March 8 the school will begin a week of reintegration of students to include carrying out Covid asymptomatic testing. The school in a letter to parents and carers from headmaster Mr Crofts, said: “You will be aware that we are making available, and strongly recommend, asymptomatic tests for all students as they return to school. “However, to allow us to complete a successful reintegration week and

complete the asymptomatic tests under the required conditions, for these first tests students will be given an appointment and will attend school for the test only. Students will be expected to leave school as soon as their test is complete, and we ask that you make suitable arrangements to ensure that this is adhered to.” The integration back into school includes a first asymptomatic test where students attend school for the test only and home learning tasks are set. The students will then have an essential reintegration day before returning for at least one regular timetabled day. Students will also continue with some remote learning via Teams and have a second asymptomatic test whilst in a school.

Tel: 07791 208415 KELLY Hopewell and Gary Towell along with help from their two children have announced a Withernsea Eggstravaganza for Easter and the return of the Withernsea Scarecrow Trail. They have over the last year also organised yard sales, the Withernsea wonderland Christmas decoration trail and a pumpkin trail for Halloween. The eggstravaganza is an Easter egg decorating competition. The eggs must be blown eggs or plastic bought eggs and can be any theme and use as many eggs as required. Eggs are to be decorated and a photo taken and sent to either Gary or Kelly (via Facebook) before Good Friday, April 4 at 7pm. All the photos will then be put together for a Facebook public vote which will end on Easter Monday at 7pm. There will be an Easter egg prize for the winner of each category: Aged six and under, age seven to 15 and age 16 and over. Entrants must live in Withernsea to enter and winners must be able to show their winning egg in person when accepting their prize. The couple have also announced the date for the 2021 return of the Withernsea Scarecrow Trail. This is planned to run from Friday, August 6 to Monday, August 9. Anyone who is interested in making a scarecrow can message Kelly or Gary with their scarecrow name,

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street name and house number so they can add it to the scarecrow trail map. There were 77 scarecrows entered last year and they are hoping for more this year. There are prizes for the winning scarecrows with £50 for first place, £30 for second place and £20 for the third place and then three prizes of £20 picked randomly from the choice of returned trail maps.

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Home schooling comes to an end MOST children across the country have spent the last term being home schooled in a bid to stop the spread of Coronavirus. It was announced as part of the recovery roadmap that schools will reopen on March 8. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Education Secretary Gavin Williamson have announced a new £700 million recovery support package. This is to help fund an expansion of oneto-one and small group tutoring programmes, as well as supporting the development of disadvantaged children in early years settings. Also to aid with summer school provision for those pupils who need it the most. There will also be further expansion of tutoring through the successful National Tutoring Programme, and the Tuition Fund for 1619 year old students. As children prepare to head back into the classroom and those already in school prepare to welcome back their friends, we share some poems and artwork children from our area have been doing.

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Withernsea High School students deliver stunning examples of work during lockdown By Tim Nuttall AS THEY prepare for their long-awaited return to the classroom, Withernsea High School students have been praised for the excellent work that has been produced during the latest lockdown. Teachers across all subject areas have acknowledged the excellent progress being made and the commitment to learning that has been displayed by students through what has undoubtedly been a challenging time. Leading the praise from the teaching staff was Matt McGrath, Head of Science, who commented: 'I have been impressed with the engagement and attitude of all our remote learners. To help recognise personal excellence, I asked the members of the Science faculty to identify students who they felt have embraced Remote Learning to its fullest potential, and who have made significant progress in such challenging circumstances.

Consequently, we are delighted to have presented around 80 certificates to students in Years 7 to 11 to acknowledge their endeavours and to show them that their efforts have not gone unnoticed.’ Across all other subjects, students have continued to demonstrate an impressive range of skills and knowledge – from exploring the conversion of different units of measurement in Maths, through to building model Churches in History and preparing home cooked meals in Food Technology. While online lessons have enabled a solid and successful continuation of learning, the school are now looking forward to welcoming students back inperson from Monday, March 8. LOCKDOWN WORK 1: Head of Science, Mr McGrath, with (left to right) Ryan Burke, Matthew Wilson and Jack

Harrison. Mr McGrath commented: 'Ryan, Matthew and Jack have been attendees at school during lockdown and are students who I teach. I have been really impressed with their engagement within my lessons. They all possess a fantastic personal trait of resilience, which helps them tackle some of the more challenging Science content.' LOCKDOWN WORK 2: Compression and Tension. Teacher of Science, Dr Finer, commented: “Year 7 were set a task to design a bridge and then identify where compression and tension occurred. They used a variety of ways to produce their bridges, with several of them working collaboratively. There were some excellent answers and designs across the whole year group.', the picture contains a model built by year 7 student Reid Stephens.

LOCKDOWN WORK 3: Year 7 students have recently been learning about all aspects of Medieval Religion and many students took the time to produce their own works of wonder as part of their ‘screen-free’ activities. Teacher of History and Second in Faculty, Mr Bell, said: ‘I am really impressed with the time and effort that has gone into each model. Well done, all!’. The picture contains a model church built by year 7 student Max Paling LOCKDOWN WORK 4: Miss Bircumshaw, Teacher of Food, writes: 'I tasked Year 9 students with making a Chicken Stir Fry, using a wide variety of different vegetables. This follows their learning on vitamins and minerals and the importance of incorporating micronutrients into the diet. All students have shown great skill with their cooking and I am very impressed with the finished results!'. Pictured are a range of stir fry’s prepared at home by year 9 students.

There’s a T. rex in my Garden By Alex Ward, age 6 There’s a T. rex in my garden And he’s eating baked beans I’m very worried he does a big pop In the downstairs loo! There’s a T. rex in my living room Watching TV I think he may break the sofa While he’s drinking fizzy cola. There’s a T. rex in my bedroom He’s jumping on my bed I find it funny Because he keeps banging his head!

Theres a creature in my home! By Bethany Hopper, age 6 In my garden there is a creature He’s in the pond drinking all the water! He is a naughty creature But not as naughty as my brother. In my kitchen there is a creature He ate all the meat and then the door I hope he doesn’t eat me But I am not that sure! A creature is in my bathroom He has pointy teeth and is really rather big But not as a big as truck He has stolen all my towels And eaten my rubber duck! ARTWORK: Nathan Rothery completing some of his year two artwork

Isolation Icons By Tim Nuttall FOLLOWING the huge success of the recent Lockdown Legends competition, Withernsea High School’s PE team have now launched Isolation Icons – a new exercise challenge for the weeks leading up to Easter. Lockdown Legends resulted in staff and students completing an impressive combined total of 5045.38 kilometres of exercise in six weeks. With only five weeks left of the Spring term, and with a return to school for all students imminent, the pressure is now on for students to maintain the excellent exercise routines established during the initial stages of lockdown. Inspired by this summer’s delayed ‘Euro 2020’ event, the Isolation Icons challenge aims to build on the impressive distances covered by our students and link them with the up-coming football tournament. This year, to celebrate the 60th birthday of the European Championship, the competition will be held in 12 cities in 12 different countries across Europe. The distances of all 12 host cities has been calculated from the start point of Withernsea High School and students have been set the challenge of ‘travelling’ to each place, by clocking up the comparative kilometres in exercise. A mere 321km would get students to London, whereas a more demanding 4963km would see them reach Baku in Azerbaijan. Teacher of PE and Second in Faculty, Mrs Hughes,

commented: ‘During the Lockdown Legends challenge, it was great to see the students getting out, staying active and getting a break from their screens. The importance of our students mental and physical well-being was at the forefront of this challenge initially, but what we saw was much richer. As a team, we have seen students enjoying some healthy competition whilst making and breaking their own personal records. We are proud of every one of them - so much so that we simply had to embark on Isolation Icons for this term. Whether we are in school, at home, or a bit of both, there is nothing stopping us! Let's do this!’ As with Lockdown Legends, students will be asked to keep a record of the distances covered in their walks, runs and cycles, which they will submit to their teachers on a weekly basis. Along with accompanying times and proof of completion, including photographs and screenshots taken from activity-monitoring apps, the information will be used to compile a

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Withernsea High School places fully allocated as secondary school admissions for September 2021 confirmed Riding resident parents of pupils due to start at a secondary school in September 2021. Despite the coronavirus pandemic which has meant council services have needed to change how they operate, 3,250 (96.9%, an increase of 1.7% on 2020) have been allocated a place at their first preference school and 3,321 (99%, an increase of 0.2% on 2020) have been allocated a place at one of the three schools parent/carers named as their first, second or third preference. These figures are an improvement on the results of last year’s secondary admissions round, despite there being 2.8% more East Riding resident children in this year group than last year. A significant amount of work was completed in trying to ensure places were allocated at schools that parents/carers named 1 to 8 seater luxury vehicle on their application. Despite this, there were 33 children for whom the

The number of Year 6 children resident in the East Riding who have been awarded places for the school named by their parents/carers as their first preference has risen to nearly 97% in this year’s secondary school admissions round. Letters and emails to parents/carers informing them of the outcome of their applications for secondary school places in September 2021, were received from, Monday, 1 March. This is known as ‘National Offer Day’ and is the date that all local authorities in England send the results of applications to parents/carers. East Riding of Yorkshire Council received 3,354 applications from East

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council were unable to allocate a place at any school named by their parents/carers. 31 children have been allocated places at their catchment area school and just two at the nearest East Riding school with a place available. Allocations to schools that were not named as a preference by parents/carers are down on last year for the second year running. Similar to previous years, the vast majority of children (93%), living in the East Riding will attend a school in the East Riding, with 82% attending their local ‘catchment’ school. 320 children living in other local authority areas have been allocated places at schools in the East Riding, with the largest number (254) coming from Hull. 227 East Riding resident children have been allocated places at schools in other local authority areas, including 128 who have been allocated places at schools in Hull. Eight of the 18 East Riding secondary schools have filled all their available places; Beverley Grammar

School; Beverley High School; Bridlington School; Goole Academy; Hessle High School; Withernsea High School; Woldgate School and Wolfreton School. Councillor Julie Abraham, East Riding of Yorkshire Council portfolio holder for children, young people and education, said: “It is pleasing to see so many children have been awarded places at the school named by their parents/ carers as their first preference, despite more children needing places this year. “Parents have clearly shown that they want their children to go to their local school and to be a part of their local community.” Deborah Myers, the council’s head of children and young people, education and schools, said: “It is

excellent news that nearly 97% of parents and carers have been able to access their first choice of secondary school for their children. I would like to thank parents and carers for their timely applications and maximising the use of our online system and the admissions team for this achievement given the difficulties faced by everyone as a result of the pandemic. This is a huge achievement. “The schools in the East Riding achieve and maintain good standards of education which parents really value and appreciate.”

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Money Matters with Withernsea Credit Union By Matthew Lloyd WHEN you need to borrow money, how can you be sure you are getting value for money? One way to compare credit deals is to look at what you will be charged for the loan. As well as repaying all the money you have borrowed, you will have to pay an interest charge. This is usually quoted as a “% APR”, which stands for Annual Percentage Rate. The APR is a combination of the interest rate and other costs associated with the loan. All lenders have to tell you what their APR is before you sign up for a loan, so you can use it to compare different deals. Over a given period of time you pay less interest on a loan with a lower APR than you do on one with a higher APR. When comparing credit, here are some other questions to ask: • How much will you have to repay in total? A loan with higher APR may come with repayments that sound affordable, but if you are paying it off for a long time to come, the total cost will be higher. Look for the Total Cost of Credit, which is the loan plus interest added together. • Have you checked your credit history recently? Some lenders may offer an APR higher than the quoted figure if they think a borrower is higher ‘risk’, so it is worth checking your credit report to make sure there are no errors that might affect your credit score. You can request a copy from any of the main credit reference agencies, including Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. • Are there any other charges, not included in the quoted APR, such as insurance or banking fees? If so, make sure you understand what they are and when you’d have to pay them. • If you suddenly have spare money, can you pay the loan off early, without penalties? Some lenders, like Credit Unions, don’t charge penalties for settling a loan early, while with some you may need to pay some extra interest as if you had kept the loan for its full term.

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Withernsea Pier and Promenade Association update

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By Kevin Watson, Secretary of the WPPA WELCOME to the Withernsea Pier and Promenade Association (WPPA), and a brief outline of where we are, and what we are doing in order to bring back a major seafront attraction to the town. Throughout the Covid situation, Lockdown, the cold weather, and the sprinkling of snow we’ve had in the last few weeks, it might appear that nothing is happening. But behind the scenes there has been a massive effort, collating and submitting lastminute information. Working with East Riding of Yorkshire Council we have received a draft lease for the airspace above the beach. This will enable the build to start once our legal people check it over, and we agree to the terms. It is obviously still in negotiation, so we can’t say more about it until we have the agreement. We have all the funding in place, with great thanks again to the Local Trust Big Local, and Withernsea Big Local, so we are ready to start. We are in final negotiations with the contractors regarding the timescales and processes to be in place in order to meet all obligatory requirements from the interested bodies. It is an exciting time as the town is on the verge of obtaining a distinct and unique attraction on the Holderness Coast. This is just the first step in the ambitious process of a handful of people to see a Pier eventually reinstated at Withernsea. Time is tight, as we will not be allowed to build during the summer period. Hopefully this year will see the return to some sort of normality for people, and the return of visitors and trade to the town. We expect that once all parties are satisfied that the rock armour movement and replacement, with the piles in place for the superstructure, it can go ahead as scheduled. This would see the viewing platform ready for the

summer season, in whatever shape or form life is then. Membership enquiries and applications have been steady, showing that there is much support and interest in the project. At the last meeting of the steering group earlier this month, it was noted that we currently had 367 members. This is as well as the 160 businesses who have sponsored us. This again shows that there is local support, and a belief that it will give Withernsea something unique, making it a place to visit. There have also been a number of enquiries for memorial brass plaques, as well as sponsorship for the benches which will go on the Viewing Platform. All of these will help raise money for the build and for the ongoing maintenance. For more details or Sponsorship forms for Plaques, membership, or benches, please contact us, either via email at pier@withernsea1.co.uk , in writing to our offices at 2 High Brighton Street, Withernsea, HU19 2HL, or via our Facebook page. Once the viewing platform is built, it will be a welcome place for both locals and visitors of all abilities to come and look out over the beach. A place to sit and enjoy the fresh air and views along the coast. Instead of just accessing the area where the Pier Towers are, and either returning to the Promenade or walking down the steps to the beach, it will be enjoyable for those who simply wish to look out over the sea. We do have the two sponsored benches already in place, which look back over the Valley Gardens and Memorial Land in the town, but it will be so nice to be able to just sit and look out over the beach in comfort. It is a far cry from the forlorn state of the Pier Towers as seen in the picture from Mark Dawson taken in 1994.

Pic 1: Pier Towers 1994 © M Dawson Pic 2: View From the concourse 2021 (K Watson) Pic 3: Artists Impression of the same view (T Larsen)

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Graham Stuart MP calls for more to be done in Withernsea to tackle antisocial behaviour and engage youths MP FOR Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, virtually met PC James Stothard and South East Holderness Ward Councillors, Lyn Healing and David Tucker, to congratulate James on his new position as Beat Manager and to discuss challenges facing the town. Like many coastal towns, Withernsea has long-standing issues with anti-social behaviour, drug use, and rural crime. PC Stothard is keen to work with the local community to help tackle these issues. He has been a Police Officer for 16 years, mostly locally based and he’s looking for opportunities for young people in Withernsea. Police recognise boredom is one the biggest causes of anti-social behaviour. Everyone agreed how important it is to engage young people and intervene early to stop children from getting into trouble. Many who commit petty crimes at a young age escalate to more serious offences. Ideas for potential initiatives and activities in the community were discussed, and the MP and Councillors will explore further. PC Stothard urged residents to report incidents and issues to

Humberside Police so officers can build an intelligence picture and take action to keep the community safer. Mr Stuart said: “Withernsea is a fantastic place and it was great to chat with James, Lyn and Dave about local challenges. There is so much that can be done and I am keen to work with the Council and the Police. We must include the whole community and crack down on the anti-social behaviour. I look forward to putting our ideas into action”. PC James Stothard commented: “We had a really useful chat discussing how we could engage the children and young people in Withernsea and encourage them to use their time productively. Everyone was really enthusiastic, and I believe that some great progress can be made for the area.” Cllr Lyn Healing is hoping for a successful project: “It is an exciting prospect to give the children in Withernsea the

opportunity to do some activities and for them to have something to put their energy into - I hope that this can be a successful project.” Cllr Dave Tucker added: “The kids in Withernsea are craving attention which has been exacerbated by the pandemic, so I am looking forward to working together to put these initiatives into action and stopping this downward spiral.” MEETING: MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart virtually meeting Beat Manager, PC James Stothard, Cllr Lyn Healing and Cllr David Tucker.

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Hair cut raises vital funds for charity MATT Coombs from Roos has cut his hair off raising almost £500 for charity. Talking about his fundraising decision Matt said: “I have decided to do this because one of my long term friends has had some rather unfortunate news about his sister and as most people know I used to do a lot for charity so it’s about time I started again. Hopefully this is the first of many things being done. “I aim rather partial to my hair and spend a fortune on keeping it looking incredible (ha ha) so this is a very difficult for me to do but after big investment in

hats I decided to do go down to a one on the new clippers my loving wife bought.” Matt completed the challenge in February and has so far raised £440 through his Just Giving page for the charity Breast Cancer Now. The page is still open for donations and Matt is hoping to reach £500 for the charity. You can donate at: justgiving.com/fundraising/mattcoombs5 Pic 1. BEFORE: Matt Coombs with his hair before the challenge Pic 2. GONE: Matt following the head shave

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which they choose to live it. Our person-centered ethos is our main strength and we are very proud of the positive feedback we regularly receive telling us how people’s lives have improved since their move to our home. Residents decide themselves how they spend their time with us, with daily, weekly and monthly activities planned during our regular resident meetings. Our residents regularly partake in trips to local attractions, as well as some further afield with indoor & outdoor events and personal hobbies.

Quality of life, community links and living choices are a very important factor to our operation. We encourage residents to be as involved as they like in their time with us, our service is ‘what you want it to be’. Each resident can choose their own personal assistant (key worker), to ensure that they have the one-to-one support they need. This person can be changed at the resident’s will. Residents make all of the decisions from what meals are on the menu, to the décor of the home. All of the managers within the Denestar Ltd group possess an

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produce. We are looking at garden shares, especially for those who are finding it difficult to look after their own gardens, borrowing small plots of land and finding any unused spaces around the town where something to eat can be grown. We want to make growing food as accessible as possible to as many as possible by providing the skills and the space. We have already had interest from The Hut to work with the children there on the raised bed which is currently empty and Withernsea High School, who have an underused garden in the centre of the school. Both projects will get underway as soon as Covid rules permit. themselves, there are other benefits to WE HAVE all seen the growth of We are keen to work with people of all foodbanks in the last few years and growing your own food, the most obvious ages and it is essential that children are being having fresher, healthier, heard of the increase in food poverty given the skills, knowledge and, most unpolluted food. Then there is the caused by Covid. Problems caused by physical exercise which promotes health importantly, enthusiasm to provide food new Brexit rules may compound access for themselves. We have plans to work and reduces many common diseases. to food even further. A new group, with other groups around the town to Withernsea Growing Together (WGT), is By working together it can help those expand the growing project to cookery aiming to help people in and around the who feel isolated. Of course there are town to become more food self-sufficient mental health benefits in being outdoors workshops and other learning opportunities. too, in green space doing something by growing their own food. Sometimes Currently, the group consists of a productive. What’s more, you can learn there is a small cost but some of it small number of volunteers who are new skills and feel proud of your really is for free – think of planting the working hard to set up the group, find seeds from the food you eat, or achievements which is very satisfying. Looking more broadly, less reliance on locations to grow food and generate a swapping seeds with friends and small amount of income to get the the global food systems by growing our neighbours. project started. If you are interested in The concept is more than just growing own food means fewer food miles, less growing food either for yourself or for the plastic use, less pollution and more food to eat; it is about growing food to community, have a space in your garden share. People who grow food in their biodiversity. All good for the you would be happy to lend out or hand gardens or allotments often find there is environment. If we grow food locally it tools to lend or give, or have other skills means people save money here and it a surplus. This abundance can be you feel would be useful (DIY and means land in other parts of the world shared in the community. The more marketing spring to mind), do get in are freed up for people there to grow people growing and the more different touch by emailing locally, too. types of crops we grow here, the more withernseagt@gmail.com or phoning there will be to share and the less While many people have access to gardens, many don’t. WGT plans to use 07395616483 (evenings or weekends). reliant we will be on global food Everyone is welcome but under 18s any land they can find to enable those production systems. must be accompanied by a guardian. without land to also grow their own As well as helping people feed

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Local planning application highlights Planning submitted for new homes in Keyingham A PLANNING application has been submitted to build 12 homes in Keyingham. The proposed site for the homes and associated carparking are on land where outbuildings are currently to the north of Mount Airey Farm on Chapel Lane. Outline planning permission has been approved in June 2018 for nine dwellings on the site. This application seeks full planning permission for the homes. The main change from the approved outline planning permission is access to the site which is now proposed to be smaller to remove the impact an adoptable road would require. The application states Mount Airey Farm ceased operations as a farm in 1998. The homes proposed are nine three bedroom homes, two properties with two bedrooms and one property with a single bedroom.

Plans submitted to extend Withernsea Coastguard station PLANS have been submitted to extend

Withernsea Coastguard station on the Central Promenade. The station is a single storey garage which contains a small office and WC. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is seeking planning permission to construct a single storey garage extension to the north of the existing building. The extension will provide space for a new Coastguard vehicle and storage space. Withernsea Town Council resolved to support the application at their meeting on February 15.

Other planning applications submitted: 21/00476/PLF - Erection of a modular building to provide new dining and welfare facilities for the existing nursery at School House Nursery, School Lane, Holmpton 21/00397/AGNOT - Erection of agriculural building for the storage of grain at Beaconfield Farm, Haven Road, Patrington 21/00342/PLF - Erection of dwelling with detached garage at Land West Of The Paddock, South End, Roos 21/00290/PLF - Erection of a detached

garage at Kirklea, Sunk Island Road, Ottringham 21/00243/PLF - Erection of porch extension to front following removal of existing canopy at Robins Nest, Humber Lane, Welwick 21/00077/PLF - Alterations to roof from hipped to gable, increase roof height with installation of roof lights to front and rear and dormer windows to rear to create first floor accommodation at Berriedale, Pinfold Lane, Roos 21/00145/PLF - Conversion of existing garage to home office and erection of a conservatory to rear (Retrospective Application) at Meadow View, Hull Road, Withernsea 21/00144/PLF - Erection of single storey extension to front, erection of a single storey extension to rear with associated works following demolition of existing conservatory and internal alterations at Threeways, Tithe Barn Lane, Patrington

Planning decisions made: 20/04195/PLF - Erection of a dwelling at Land South Of The Poplars, Park Avenue,

Withernsea – Approved 20/04039/PLF - Alterations and change of use of first floor to form self-contained accommodation ancillary to existing public house including construction of dormer and installation of door, windows, roof lights and external staircase at The Old Boatshed, 2 Seaside Road, Withernsea - Approved 20/03899/OUT - Outline residential development (All matters reserved) at Land North East Of Hansa House, Main Street, Roos – Approved 20/03717/PLF - Erection of a two storey extension to front and single storey extension to front and side following demolition of existing garage at Rai Burn, Station Road, Keyingham – Approved 20/03658/PLF - Erection of a dwelling following demolition of existing at Country Cottage, Dalton Lane, Halsham – Approved 20/03468/PLF - Subdivision of existing manager's bungalow to form two holiday bungalows with associated alterations and erection of an additional porch canopy at Kenwood, 26 Hollym Road, Hollym– Approved

East Riding Archives surge in popularity during the lockdowns THE POPULARITY of East Riding Archives has surged during the recent lockdowns. In January they were in the top 15 most used archive services in the UK with nearly a third more online visits over the past year. Many aspects of the Archives service’s work have taken on a new importance.

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make them available for researchers. Information about more than 5,000 Ordnance Survey maps was provided, and individual entries were also added for a number of volumes such as the Goole shipping registers; Hull City Police alehouse licensing books; and East Riding Constabulary pensioners’ registers. The cataloguing work on the Cooper and Wright solicitors collection was also completed, so that an additional 94 boxes of property deeds are now available for customers to use. Councillor Shaun Horton, portfolio holder for coastal regeneration and tourism, including leisure and culture, said : “It’s very pleasing that our Archives Service has seen an increase in custom over the past year. For example, as people remain locked down, they are carrying out more research into their family histories, which helps their wellbeing and has also meant lots more requests to our service for copies of documents. “All the work by the Archives service has

provided a positive image of the East Riding and how we support our heritage, which in turn may lead people to offer us documentation for our collections.” East Riding Archives can be an invaluable source of information for anybody wanting to research the history of their house, their local area, or their family.

For more information about other online services offered by the archives team visit https://www.eastridingarchives.co.uk/archives-online/ The online catalogue itself is available at https://www.eastridingarchives.co.uk/archives-online/ The Archives home page is https://www.eastridingarchives.co.uk/

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Withernsea at War - Part of the Holderness Defences By Kevin Watson 1

OF COURSE, Withernsea wasn’t just the only place which was defended during the war in the Holderness area, the threat was the same for the whole of the coastline of Britain. In this area, the low lying beaches to the North, such as Tunstall, and to the South, all the way down to Spurn Point, were also defended. There are the remnants of a number of Pillboxes, Beach Lights, and Anti-Tank cubes visible and laying broken all the way down this stretch of coastline. The area at Tunstall was of particular importance, as the low-lying cliffs would allow easy access for any mechanised troops to rapidly cross the countryside, following the Blitzkrieg campaigns so successfully used across the rest of Europe. The same applied to the whole of the east coast of England It was deemed that no area would be safe from attack. The (obvious) main thrust of any forces would be along the Kentish coast, with the short crossing from the harbours in France under enemy control, but with our forces depleted, and the loss of much of the BEF (British Expeditionary Forces) armament at Dunkirk, multiple landing attempts along shorelines further afield could not be ruled out. Defences were installed all throughout Holderness, in an effort to delay or repel the perceived threat of attack by troops landing on the coast. Many villages had roadblocks and defended areas. As one example, it is known that there was a roadblock at Hollym Crossroads for instance. This was in the form of Anti-Tank Cylinders across the road. These were easily moved in and out of position by inserting a metal pole into the top of the cylinder to roll them in or out of place. After the war, they were simply rolled into a ditch at the side of the road, and lay there for some time, before one of the locals decided to clear the ditch out for drainage, and repurposed them as stepping-stones across their pond! In Ottringham, there are the remains of an

Anti-Tank wall, constructed to impede any advancing tanks, and to provide a defensive line. The supporting lines of pillboxes extended up and down the Holderness coast. As a rough guide, these were (usually) half a mile apart, thus providing enfilading or support fire to cover the ground between. Two lines of pillboxes were in place in most areas, the front line would house heavier firepower, with the second line being the “Lozenge” shaped infantry position. Occasionally, pillboxes or defended positions were built into existing structures. One of these lays south of Withernsea, and is built into the end of a barn, facing the sea. A strengthened infantry position, it is unusually faced with cobbles, so there was either another structure at the time nearby built of the same materials, or it was to strengthen the face of the position utilising the cobbles from the beach When the defences were built/constructed, they were not manned all of the time. The idea was that the main force of our defending troops would be held back, and then sent out as necessary where they would be needed. It is reported that the Home Guard would man pillboxes in times of alert, then wait for the Army troops to arrive, and support them in defending. It was on the evening of 14 May 1940 that the Secretary of State for War, Anthony Eden, gave a radio broadcast, which announced the formation of the “Local Defence Volunteers”, and in the broadcast, he called for volunteers to join, asking for men between the ages of 17 and 65 in Britain, who were not in military service but wished to defend their country, to enrol in the LDV at their local police station. The announcement was met with enthusiasm, and in the first seven days, 250,000 volunteers attempted to sign up. By July, the number had increased to one and a half million. These Home Guard personnel were either those who were in Reserved Occupations (considered vital to the war effort or food production for example), or

Pic 1: Drawing of an Anti-tank cylinder roadblock (Wikipedia) Pic 2: Anti-tank wall, Ottringham (Wikipedia) Pic 3: Pillbox remains, fallen from the cliff, south of Withernsea (KW) Pic 4: Disguised Infantry point, south of Withernsea (KW) Pic 5: Detail of the loopholes in the wall (KW) Pic 6: Illustration of a typical Auxiliary Unit underground Base (AW) those not eligible for service in the Army, many of whom were veterans of the first World War. As well as the (regular) Home Guard troops in the area, a number of them were selected and seconded into what became known as the “Auxiliary Units” This secret organisation was set up, consisting of those who knew the areas where they lived, many being local farmers, gamekeepers, or even poachers. With their knowledge of the land, and the ability to move around in the dark using the features of the terrain, the plan was that in the event of an invasion, they would simply walk out of their doors, and rendezvous at their units “Hide”, or bunker, which was underground, often near a public footpath, or set in woodland, and usually a Nissen type hut set underground, with an entrance hatch, and an escape tunnel. They would wait until the invading forces had passed

over them, and then under cover of darkness harass and disturb enemy locations, and supply lines, thus hampering the support of advancing troops, and diverting enemy action. Many in this “British Resistance” took their oath of secrecy with great seriousness. Not even family members were aware of many of them being in these units. There are few – if any – survivors of these brave volunteers around now. Many would have been in their forties, and even the youngest, aged 17 in 1940 would be 97 now. On a sombre note, the life expectancy of this group of personnel was counted in days, in the event of an invasion taking place. There were a number of both Home Guard units, and Auxiliary Units with underground operational bases throughout Holderness. We must recognise the selfless bravery of all of those who volunteered in the time of need for our country.

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Trees dedicated to babies born in East Riding since first lockdown DOZENS of newly-planted trees have been dedicated to babies born across the East Riding since the start of the first lockdown in March last year. From March 23, 2020, until February 22, 2021, 55 babies’ births had been registered in the East Riding. A baby’s birth must be registered in the registration district in which it occurred within 42 days. This means the births of many more babies whose parent/ parents live in the East Riding will have been registered in bordering districts, such as York or Hull, if they were born in those cities during this period. For babies who are born in the East Riding, a form can be filled in at the time of the birth registration requesting that a tree planted within the county in the year of the their birth is dedicated to the child. Since March 23, 2020, 34 trees have been dedicated to babies born in the East Riding in

Tel: 07791 208415 various locations across the county. The tree dedication scheme was launched in July 2016, and since then a total of 210 trees have been dedicated as part of the initiative. Trees are dedicated as near to the location of the birth as possible. Each tree has a unique plot number which is included on a dedication certificate which is posted out to the child to notify the parents of the species and location of the tree. This allows East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Grounds and Forestry team to locate it if required. The tree remains the property of and will be maintained by the council. Councillor Lyn Healing, portfolio holder for community involvement and council corporate services, said: “We have dedicated 34 trees since the first lockdown and they have been in various locations across the East Riding including, Withernsea, Molescroft, Bridlington, Goole, Kirk Ella, Cottingham, Bilton, and Sigglesthorne. “The tree dedication scheme has been running for well over four years and has proved popular with parents across the East Riding, with more than 200 trees dedicated to children in that time. “We look forward to dedicating many more trees in the future.”

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Beware of cliff top views warn Coastguard teams

CLIFF top views are amazing, but cliffs might not be as sturdy or stable as they look. Eroding edges, rock falls and landslides can happen unpredictably, at any moment, especially after rainfalls and storms. Please treat all cliffs with caution if you live by the coast and are going there for your daily exercise: cliffs can be unstable, unpredictable, unsafe. Follow your local Covid19 guidelines and #BeCoastSafe: ● Beware: sheer drops, eroding edges, falling rocks - always pay attention to warning signs and cordons ● Stay well back: keep a safe

distance from cliff edges and cliff bases – never risk your life for a perfect picture ● Always stay on the coastal path and keep your dog on a lead ● Never walk or climb over landslide/rock fall fragments ● Check the weather forecast and tide times before you head out ● Remember in a coastal emergency call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. If you spot a landslide that does not pose an immediate risk to the safety of public or

Easter fundraiser and new website for Holderness Hedgehog Hospital By Vicky Pennington, Trustee at Holderness Hedgehog Hospital SPRING is definitely in the air and we do like to make the most of the warmer and dryer weather. Here at Holderness Hedgehog Hospital we are busy arranging the releases of all the hedgehogs that are awake and at a good weight. With over 70 to sort out it takes a lot of planning but the reward of releasing them back into the wild where they belong makes it all worthwhile. In the last few weeks we've released almost 20 hedgehogs with plenty more to go. We also have a couple of exciting things to announce! We now have our own website:

holdernesshedgehoghospital.org it is full of useful advice, tips and upcoming events. One of these is our Easter fundraising raffle. There are some great prizes to be won and tickets are five for £1. They can be bought by contacting us via Facebook, messenger or e mail: holdernesshedgehogvolunteers@gmail.com

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‘Picture This’ photography club, Withernsea hold a monthly competition for their members. The monthly competition determines their Photographer of the Year. The club usually meets on the second and fifth Thursday of the month but since COVID they haven’t had a face to face meeting. February’s entries are: Pic

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1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11)

Glint of Sunlight Hyacinth Gargoyles Path to nowhere A Beady Eye Macro Frost on Flower Portrait Swiss Roll Pier Towers sunrise Garden Visitor Be my Valentine

Godfrey Holmes Lyn Crum Malcolm Seville Dave Longhorn Vanessa Harriman Liz Purden Carol Carrick Lesley Bonney Chris Smith Andrew Waller Simon Dallimore

The third place image was Glint of Sunlight by Godfrey Holmes with nine points. Second place images were Macro Frost on Flower by Liz Purden and Pier Towers sunrise by Chris Smith with 10 points The first place image was ‘Be my Valentine’ by Simon Dallimore with 11 points. 3

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Leonora the Lobster by Richard Harries Copyright Richard’s poems can be seen on https://www.youtube.com/user/RCPoems Leonora lobster crawled on the bottom of the sea And laughed to herself 'he he he ' She was watching Carrie the crab as she sidled along And she thought Carrie was moving all wrong 'Don't laugh at me to be different is not perverse It's wonderful that we of the sea are so diverse!' Nearby were the starfish slithering by And also the mussels who could not move if they did try Now they all live in Holderness And I do confess many were really in a fine mess Cos the fisherman there Did look for them where They lived and it was great To catch them with bait Of these friends only starfish were safe and sound As with them no menus abound Also I bet They could just slip straight out of a net! Leonora took her eye off the game And had only her silliness to blame When she watched Carrie and walked into a pot For her being caught was going to be hot They would boil her and eat her all up And she would never have the chance to grow up! Now Carrie did not like being laughed at ' And thought Leonora a rat But did not want to see her pulled high Right out of the sea and into the sky So she called all her family to help As poor Leonora did sigh and did yelp Each crab used a pincer to cut a strand Of the cage in which Leonora's fear was fanned They destroyed the pot it was a wreck The fishermen were angry when it landed on the deck Leonora learnt not to laugh at those different from her And was a better and wiser lobster I do concur So never judge anyone by how they look or they move To you after all they have nothing to prove

Leonora and Logan Save the Day Carrie the crab sidled along Singing to herself her own sweet song A few days earlier she had made a friend A true friendship that would never end She had saved a Lobster from being caught And a lesson in kindness she had her taught Leonora was the lobster so grateful was she That she and brother Logan played with Carrie with glee It was fun to play games and against her she’d run Carrie going sideways not straight like from a gun Now one day Carrie was out in the sea She was having fun in sweet Withernsea The lobsters and crabs in Holderness there Were really healthy and looked after themselves with care This made them very tasty and sought after to cook And they had to be careful and hide themselves often in a nook There were many a fisherman with tasty bate on their lines And there was no warning no notices or signs Carrie saw a tasty wriggling worm It looked so fresh and so firm Carrie was opening her pincers to grab This delicate morsel so tasty for a crab She had not seen the fisherman’s line or the hook Which if she had grabbed it would have brought her to book She would have ended her days hot in a pan And never more seen any of her own clan As she moved forward there was a shriek from nearby And Logan and Leonora both uttered a shrill cry They rushed forward and knocked Carrie away She was annoyed with them both I have to say But when they pointed out the instrument of death She knew she had nearly breathed her last breath She was so grateful to be saved that happy way And was more careful about eating after that day She grew old and large under the sea And realised how grateful she should be How great that Carrie had saved Leonora that day So she and Logan could their gratitude repay Holderness is wonderful under the sea With all the happiness there could be

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at Sewerby Hall and Gardens postponed until 2022 THE team at Sewerby Hall and Gardens have announced that the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition on loan from the Natural History Museum, which was rescheduled for Spring 2021, has been postponed again, and will now be on view in 2022. The exhibition is certain to be very popular when it does open, and at the moment, the logistics of the house mean it would not be possible to accommodate the numbers of people who will be wanting to visit.

The new dates for the exhibition are Saturday, May 7, 2022 until Sunday, July 17, 2022. Curator Janice Smith said: “Of course it is disappointing and frustrating that we are having to postpone the exhibition again, but we want to be sure that we can do this major exhibition justice when it does visit us, and of course we want as many people as possible to be able to come. “We will now host the latest exhibition in 2022, for which the winning entries will be announced later this year. We

are grateful to the Natural History Museum for working with us on this further change of dates. “We are hugely looking forward to finally being able to host this prestigious exhibition at Sewerby Hall and Gardens next year.” The exhibition features 100 awe-inspiring images, featuring exceptional images which capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world. Using photography's unique emotive power to engage and

Winning poems in East Riding Festival of Words Poetry Competition published online THE WINNING entries in the East Riding Festival of Words Poetry Competition 2020 have now been published online. They can be read on the Festival’s website at https://www.festivalofw ords.co.uk/ The winning entries in each category of the competition are shown on the website and reflect the high standard of the entries received, and the range of the poetry submitted in the various age groups. The theme of the competition was ‘My Companion, My Best Friend’. Entries were judged by a panel

consisting of Matthew Hedley Stoppard and Wendy Pratt, and James Booth of the Philip Larkin Society, and led by James Nash, local writer and poet, who shares his time between Leeds and Bridlington. Poems were submitted anonymously, so that each was judged purely on its merits. Prizes on offer for the winning entries included the £500 CollectionHQ prize (CollectionHQ are the leading collection performance improvement solution for

public libraries); the £250 Philip Larkin Society Prize (the Society was founded in 1995 to spread appreciation of his work, and to promote poetry); and the East Riding Gold Prize of £200 and the

inspire audiences, the images shine a light on stories and species around the world and encourage a future of advocating for the planet. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases the natural world’s most astonishing and challenging sights for over 50 years. Launching in 1965 and attracting 361 entries, today the competition receives over 49,000 entries from all over the world, highlighting its enduring appeal.

East Riding Silver Prize of £150. In addition, there were six Highly Commended prizes of £25 each (two for adults and two each for primary and secondary school pupils); and a Young Poets’ Prize : school pupils could win £75, with four prizes for primary school pupils, and four for secondary school pupils. Librarian Hayley Nicholson, one of the organisers of the competition, said: “We were delighted to receive 450 entries for the 2020 competition, and the judges were very impressed by the sheer variety and the quality of the entries. Thank you to everybody who took part! “We are really looking forward to the 2021

Poetry Competition, and the Festival of Words itself, and we really hope that at least some elements of both will be possible ‘in person’ later this year and early in 2022.” The East Riding Festival of Words will be back in 2021, from October 14-17. It is hoped that this year’s Festival will include a mix of live and online events, and details will be released in due course. The Poetry Competition will also return this year, and details of how to enter, and the prizes on offer, will also be made available soon. Sign up to the newsletter list on the East Riding Festival of Words website www.festivalofwords.co. uk to keep up to date with events.

FEBRUARY’S FULL MOON FEBRUARY’S full moon peaked on February 27. As the moon rose in the east local residents captured in Withernsea over the sea. Thank you for sharing your images with us. Pic 1 - FULL MOON: The full moon captured in Withernsea (by Jessica Binns) Pic 2 - WITHERNSEA: The full moon between the Withernsea Pier Towers (by Jessica Binns) Pic 3 - BEACH: The moon was captured on the south end of Withernsea beach at 11pm by Mick Daley) 1

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The Withernsea fallen remembered By Darren England

Private 3/28888 William Oliver Murdoch – 6th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment Died of his wounds May 3, 1917. William was born in Sculcoates, Hull in 1879 to Walter and Hannah (nee Rix) in 1879 He is missing from the 1901 census and this could have been because he was already in the army. We know this because he informed the draft board in 1917 that he had previously been in the infantry. In 1909 he married Fanny Ade (nee Hartan ) in Pontefract and by the 1911 census they were living at 131 Belvoir Street, Princess Ave, Hull with their son Donald Lewis born 1910. At this time William was working as a gents hoosiers assistant. In 1912 William and Fanny had a daughter Muriel and were still living at the Belvior Street address. On November 9, 1916 at the central Hull recruiting office William was drafted into the army at the ripe old age of 37 years and 4 months. Normally at this age the person would be given a rear echelon job but for some reason William was classed as “Class A” and assigned to the Leicestershire Regiment. On January 18, 1917 he was posted to the 8th Battalion in France and then on February 10, 1917 he was posted to the 6th Battalion. Within less than three months William was to die from wounds received during his stay in the trenches. The 6th Battalion, Leicestershire Regimental war diary states: April 29: “4am- A heavy bombardment & gas shelling all morning. April 29, 2.30pm- Enemy attacked D Company who were holding Iron Bridge strong point. The enemy came up the canal and tried to envelope D Coy. When this became known Artillery and Machine gun fire (direct and indirect) was directed onto the canal. This particularly assisted D Coy in repelling the attack and the enemy were driven back with severe casualties by Lewis gun and rifle fire. Hostile artillery fire active from 9am to 8pm, gas and HE shells being used. Killed 6; Wounded 19, Missing 1” April 30, 1917- Quiet day, casualties 0 killed, wounded 2 April 30 / May 1- being relieved in the trenches but RWF (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) 0 killed, wounded 5

Being relieved was still a danger as there was constant artillery fire, snipers and machine gun fire. It could have been at any of these dates that William was wounded and he was taken to VII Corps main dressing Station. It was here that he died and was buried in the cemetery used by the dressing station Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux on May 3, 1917. His wife Fanny must have received news of his death straight away as there is an article in the Hull Daily Mail the same day. In Williams service record it shows that a number of personal items were returned to Fanny although not all of these can be seen due to the water/ fire damage of the warehouse they were stored in in WW2. The ones that can be seen returned were Watch on cord, cigarettes, coins, stamp, key and letters. Were these letters the ones that he wrote prior to his death or the ones he received at the front from his family? We may never know. Fanny at some stage moved to 16 Young Street, Withernsea and here she was sent a letter in 1919 stating that Williams medals would be sent to her at this address. On December 1, 1921 Fanny signed a receipt for her husband’s Victory and British War medals and his

death penny. William is remembered on the family grave in St Nicholas churchyard here in town. At this stage there is no image of Williams Commonwealth War grave in France but I am in the process of getting this so that he is not forgotten.

Pic 1. REMEMBERED: Remembered on the family grave at St Nicholas churchyard Pic 2. RECEIPT: Signed receipt from Fanny showing that she had received Williams medals and death plaque (Ancestry.co.uk) Pic 3. DEATH: Notice of Williams death in the Hull Daily Mail (British Newspaper Archives)

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Yorkshire heart transplant recipient urges people to talk to families and ‘Leave them Certain’ about organ donation HEART transplant recipient, Kevin Ferdinand from Bradford, is backing an NHS campaign urging families to talk about organ donation following research that less than half of adults in England have had the conversation. The ‘Leave Them Certain’ campaign aims to highlight the impact not knowing has on the families who are left behind and encourage people to talk about their decision. It follows the law change last year in England, which means that all adults are seen as willing to donate their organs, unless they opt out or are in one of the excluded groups. However, many don’t realise that families will still be approached before any donation goes ahead. Even though 80% of people are willing to donate their organs, only 39% say they have shared their decision. While a huge 9 in 10 families support organ donation if they knew what their loved one wanted, this figure falls to around half (51%) when a decision is not known. Like most of the population, Kevin had not talked to his family about organ donation. He said: “Organ

donation was not something I thought about before this happened to me. None of my family had spoken about it.” Kevin had just returned from a short break with family in Barcelona in December 2017. Normally fit and well, Kevin started to feel unwell. He became breathless, lost his appetite and was tired. Thinking he just had flu or a virus, his doctor prescribed him antibiotics, but things got worse. Kevin went back to his GP who noticed his eyes were turning yellow, a sign that something was wrong with his organs. He was sent immediately to the Bradford Royal Infirmary where he was diagnosed with pneumonia and a bad chest infection. But when his blood test results came back, they indicated he had major organ failure. Kevin said: “My kidneys and liver were shutting down and my heart was damaged, with only 7 per cent of it working. I was rushed into intensive care and was told that I would be lucky to make it through the night.” Kevin did survive the night and was transferred to the specialist heart unit at Wythenshawe Hospital in

Manchester. Kevin continued: “My daughter Lacie-Rose was two at the time. I was worried but tried to keep positive. Throughout the journey I wanted to stay alive for my loved ones.” He remained in intensive care for four months as medics tried to stabilise his heart but as it had failed on both sides, the only option left was a transplant. Kevin said: “In April 2018, I received news that there was a match. It was very overwhelming, very emotional and very frightening as I didn’t know if I was going to make it. It was a 19 hour operation and I lost 19 pints of blood. I was put to sleep for about nine days and when I woke up, I managed to sit in a chair about half an hour later. It took me a month and a half to get back on my feet. I had to learn to walk again.” Kevin was discharged in May 2018 and went back to his work as a Data Improvement Officer at St Luke’s Hospital in Bradford in August that year. Kevin continued: “I got to be a father again in the sense of playing

an active role with Lacie-Rose and giving her big hugs. What happened to me was so sudden and unexpected. You just don’t know what is around the corner. I do my best to look after myself and my donor’s heart. He lives on in me and has given it to me to protect and love. “I want to encourage all families to talk about organ donation. No one wants to talk about when they die, but it is inevitable and it’s so hard on the families who are left behind to decide what to do. If I can help one more family to talk about organ donation, then that is good enough, that is one more family than yesterday.” In Yorkshire, 2,023,279 people are currently on the NHS Organ Donor Register, with 112 people becoming donors in the last year. In the East Riding of Yorkshire 246,062 people are currently on the NHS Organ Donor Register, with 11 people becoming donors in the last year. But the NHS needs more people to talk with their families about their decision. Many still don’t realise that families will still be approached before any donation

goes ahead. The NHS has some produced some tips and guidance to help start the conversation: Start by checking in first; ‘how are you doing?’ so you can gauge whether now is a good time. Choose a time when you’re not too distracted or when you’re sharing a space, or time with each other, maybe over a cup of tea or out walking. Perhaps there is something that prompts the conversation - passing a driving test, seeing our campaign TV advert, or an article in the paper. Open with ‘did you hear’ and not your own point of view; or use a hypothetical ‘how would you feel if…’ If faith is important to you, open with talking about what you know about your faith’s beliefs on giving. Acknowledge it’s a difficult subject and that you don’t have to agree. Find out more by visiting our dedicated pages at www.organdonation.nhs.uk on how to discuss your decision. For more information on organ donation, and to register your decision, please visit: www.organdonation.nhs.uk or call 0300 123 23 23.

HELP GIVE SOMETHING BACK TO FARMERS - WITH A PINT OF BEER! WITH its latest bottled beer, one local brewery is looking to give something back to the farming culture that created it. East Yorkshire’s Great Newsome Brewery has announced that they’ll be donating ﬁve pence from each bottle sold of their latest beer to the Farming Community Network. FCN offers conﬁdential support and guidance for farmers and their families via a free helpline (03000 111 999) operated by volunteers who understand farming life. “We’re a family of farmers, so it’s for a cause that’s very close to all of us,” said Matthew Hodgson, founder of Great

Newsome Brewery. “Agriculture really can feel isolating, you know. When it seems like you’ve got absolutely no support or anyone to talk to in an industry as volatile and personal as this one, things can quickly slip. “We’re proud to be working with such a kind-hearted, compassionate charity. I hope we can help make a real difference.” Despite much of the craft beer landscape focussing on urban environments, Great Newsome has never made a secret of its farming heritage. Many of its most popular tipples are named after old (occasionally ancient)

farming terms, such as Sleck Dust and Yan Tan Tethera. The brewery itself is even housed inside converted farmhouses. The latest bottled beer in question, Old Fergie, is no different. The name and artwork refer to a speciﬁc Massey Ferguson 35; one that’s been in the family’s service for around half a century. The beer itself is a brown ale in the classic northern English style. Great Newsome Farm — the farm which the brewery is part of — was awarded both Family Farm of the Year at the 2020 British Farming Awards and the Yorkshire Post’s Farm of the Year award in 2019.

Planning committee approves application for proposal to build new crematorium in Holderness EAST Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Planning Committee has approved planning permission to build a new crematorium in Holderness. The proposals for the new facility, off Lelley Road, near Preston, were considered by the committee at its meeting on Thursday, February 25 and is the latest milestone in the project after the business case was approved by the council’s cabinet earlier in the month. The development will offer people a

fitting and sensitive place to commemorate their loved ones, with planned features including a new woodland, a memory walk and other areas for remembrance and celebration. Further details of the project can be found at https://bereavementservices. eastriding.gov.uk/ Councillor Richard Burton, leader of the council, said: “I am delighted that the planning committee has supported this proposal. It is a much-needed facility which will reduce the amount of distance and time residents of Holderness need to travel and will provide the opportunity for their loved ones to be laid to rest closer to where they live.” APPROVED: An artist’s impression of the new crematorium for Holderness

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PATRINGTON PUPIL CREATES A SNOWMAN ARMY WHEN the snow fell in February seven year old River Grimes Jude from Patrington made a snow army to deliver around the village to cheer people up. River used bath bomb moulds, made by his mum Elaine Grimes who runs Polaris 3D Printing, to make the mini snowman army. He coloured some of them at home and delivered them to hedges, driveways and other places around the village. He even spotted a snowman and left it two snow babies from his collection. He gathered more snow on his way round making them as he walked. He also decided that teachers must be quite lonely at the moment so he put some outside his school, Patrington Primary Academy. Altogether River made between 200 and 250 of his little snow army to cheer the village up which lasted a couple of days with the cold weather.

February snowfall captured WITHERNSEA and the surrounding area finally had some snow this winter. Residents woke to a covering on Tuesday, February 9 and many people took advantage of the lockdown to enjoy the scenery and there was even enough to make a small snowman!

(images 1 – 4 by Katy Allison) 1. VALLEY GARDENS: Withernsea’s Valley Gardens with a snow covering 2. SNOW FILLED SKY: Withernsea lighthouse surrounded by snow and a snow filled sky 3. SNOW FALL: Withernsea AFC’s ground covered in snow 4. ICY: An icy looking Seaside Road

5. SNOWMAN: A fabulous snowman sent in through our Facebook page by Allan Anne 6. SNOWING: Snowfall captured by Barbara Wilson 7. WRAPPED UP: This snowman is all wrapped up ready for the snow! (by Melissa Hayton)

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Fundraising school raffle FRIENDS of Burton Pidsea School Association have found it difficult to raise funds for our small school (Burton Pidsea Primary) during the pandemic, as with lots of other PTA's. We wanted to have a bit of fun by running a small raffle to raise some funds, every penny raised will go back into the school. We have three prizes on offer which have been donated by FOBPSA members, these include two hampers and one smaller prize which is still being put together. Tickets are £1 a strip and the draw will be held on April 4, 2021. We will share the winning numbers on our Facebook Page and local Nextdoor group as well as contacting the winners direct. We understand that people may want to limit contact during the current circumstances, therefore if anyone would like a ticket they can contact FOBPSA via our email address fobpsa@gmail.com and we can provide bank transfer details as well as ticket numbers. Our prizes will be quarantined prior to the draw.

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S B U P T S O L ’S S S E N R E D L HO 3 THE ROAD map set out by the UK government has pubs able to reopen for outdoor eating and drinking from no earlier than April 12. They are then expected to reopen indoors from no earlier than May 17 (Indoors, the rule of six or two households will apply) with restrictions lifted on mixing from no earlier than June 21. We take a look at some of our old favourite pubs and clubs that have been closed, lost to change of use or demolition over the years. We would love to hear your (printable!) memories or see any old photographs you have from in these pubs / clubs – please e-mail them to withernseacommunitynews@hotmail.com Pic Pic Pic Pic Pic Pic Pic

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Victorian Bar - Queen Street, Withernsea Remars, Queen Street, Withernsea George and Dragon, Main Road, Holmpton Railway Inn, Westgate, Patrington Hildyard Arms, Market Place, Patrington Neptune Inn, Seaside Road, Easington (2008) Neptune Inn, Seaside Road, Easington (2010)

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Lemon Sponge Cake Serves 10-12

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(Freezable • Vegetarian)

Prep: 25 mins Cook: 55 mins

Top this citrussy sponge with lemon icing and candied peel. Greek yogurt creates a cake that's extra moist and tangy, for an irresistible Mothers Day treat!

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

• 175g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for the tin • 175g golden caster sugar • 3 large eggs • 3 large unwaxed lemons, zested, plus 4-4 ½ tbsp juice • 250g self-raising flour • ½ tsp baking powder • 100g Greek yogurt • 400g icing sugar • lemon zest or candied peel, to serve (optional) • For the candied peel • 2 large lemons • 200g granulated sugar

STEP 1 Heat oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3. Butter a deep, loose-bottomed, 18cm cake tin and line the base with baking parchment.

completely. Will keep in an airtight container for up to four days, or in the freezer for up to a month.

STEP 4

Beat the butter and caster sugar together with an electric whisk until fluffy and pale in colour. Crack the eggs in one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the lemon zest. Fold in the flour, baking powder and ½ tsp salt, then fold in the yogurt.

When you’re ready to decorate, sieve the icing sugar into a bowl and beat in enough of the lemon juice to create a thick icing. Set the cake on a serving plate or cake stand, then spoon over the icing, allowing it to drip down the sides a little. Top with the lemon zest or candied peel, if using (see below), and cut into generous wedges to serve.

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Spoon the mixture into the lined tin, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the centre of the oven for 50-55 mins, or until golden brown on top and firm to the touch. Cool in the tin for 10 mins before turning out onto a wire rack to cool

To make candied lemon peel, peel large, wide strips from the lemons using a vegetable peeler. Remove any pith with a knife, then julienne the peel into very thin matchsticks. Tip the granulated sugar into a saucepan with 200ml water and set over

STEP 2

a medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Add the lemon peel and simmer gently for 15 mins, then scoop the peel out using a slotted spoon and set on a piece of kitchen paper to cool. Use to decorate the top of your cake.

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Peer support group set up to help victims of romance fraud as people in our area lose over £1million to scams last year The group is only the second of its kind in the country A NEW initiative between Humberside Police and Victim Support Humberside (a service funded by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside) has been launched to help support victims of romance fraud. During 2020 Humberside Police had 73 reports of online romance fraud, with victims in our area losing over £1million. Romance fraud, or dating fraud, occurs when people think they have met the perfect partner online but their “date” is using a fake profile to form a relationship. They gain the victims trust over weeks and months but the scammers end goal is to get the victims money or personal information. According to a recent YouGov survey the number of people spending more time on dating apps has increased by 8% in Yorkshire and the Humber since the start of the pandemic and many popular dating apps have seen a surge in downloads. Detective Sergeant Ben Robinson, said: “In the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it genuinely harder to meet people in person. “Loneliness has been a widely reported side effect of the pandemic and many people have taken to online dating for companionship. Unfortunately, we’ve seen that this has led to an increase in reports of romance scams and people losing money. “Romance fraud is one of the most devastating for our victims to deal with because they have suffered losses both financially and emotionally. “These scams can be extremely sophisticated and victims should not feel ashamed or embarrassed and shouldn’t blame themselves in any way. “It’s important that victims know there is help available to them and we would encourage them to seek support. In Humberside we’ve recently worked with Victim Support, to set up a peer support group for victims of romance fraud and it is only the second such group to be set up in the country. It’s something we’re really proud of and anyone can access support through this group. The group is run jointly by Humberside Police and Humberside Victim Support and provides a safe space for people to talk to each other and access support.” Julie Butcher, Operations Manager for Humberside Victim Support commented that: “Many victims tell us that they feel they should have seen what was happening. Many are also unsure that it was fraud, even after reporting or ending the relationship. Supporting each other

Tel: 07791 208415 is a good way to understand what has happened and move forward. We feel that facilitating these support groups alongside our police colleagues is a good way for people to access help and would encourage anyone to contact us to find out more.” Many online dating platforms have a reporting tool which people can use if they suspect someone is a scammer. Reporting their profile means it can be blocked, which also helps to protect others. If you think you have been a victim of romance fraud, please report it to Action Fraud. How to protect yourself against this type of scam: • Try not to give away too many personal details if you’re dating online. Something as simple as telling someone your name, date of birth and address may result in your identity being stolen. • Don’t send or receive money or give anyone your bank details, no matter how much you trust them. • Only ever use a reputable dating website and only chat on their site. Be wary of anyone asking you to chat via social media or text. Spot the signs that something isn’t what it should be... • Someone’s asking you a lot about you but revealing very little about themselves. • Suddenly a reason appears for them to ask for your help. They will play on the fact that you have feelings for them. • Take a close look at the photos they’ve sent you. They may be a little too perfect. You can do a reverse image search on google to find out if the pictures have been taken from somewhere else. • If you’ve arranged to meet they may start asking for money for the journey. They may also play on your sympathies by saying a relative is sick and they need money for an operation. Date safe tips on how to avoid a #fauxmance: • Don’t rush into an online relationship – get to know the person, not the profile and ask plenty of questions. • Analyse their profile and check the person is genuine by putting their name, profile pictures or any repeatedly used phrases and the term ‘dating scam’ into your search engine. • Talk to your friends and family about your dating choices. Be wary of anyone who tells you not to tell others about them. • Evade scammers by never sending money to, or sharing your bank details with, someone you’ve met online, no matter what reason they give or how long you've been speaking to them. • Stay on the dating site messenger service until you’re confident the person is who they say they are. If you do decide to meet in person, make sure the first meeting is in a public place and let someone else know where you’re going to be. What to do if you’re the victim of this type of fraud: • Don’t feel embarrassed, these fraudsters can be very convincing! • Report it to Action Fraud, the national fraud and cyber-crime reporting centre. You can do this on-line here or by calling 0300 123 2040. • If you’ve paid by credit or debit card for anything, or made a bank transfer contact your card provider/bank and explain that you have been a victim. They’ll be able to give you advice on how to cancel payments and protect your identity from being possibly stolen. • We’re always here to help. You can call us on 101 or 999 in an emergency. • Find help by visiting Victim Support Humberside or by calling 0300 303 1976.

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MP urges local businesses to sign up to Government’s landmark ‘Kickstart’ Scheme THE MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, has put out a call to businesses in Beverley and Holderness to make use of the ‘landmark’ Kickstart Scheme, after the Government announced it was making it easier for employers of all sizes to sign up. The Kickstart Scheme is a programme designed to give young people at risk of longterm unemployment a route into work by creating subsidised, high-quality jobs. Under the scheme, businesses can offer people receiving Universal Credit and aged 16-24, a six month work placement which is fully funded by the Government. The Government will pay 100% of the placement’s minimum wage, pension and National Insurance contributions for 25 hours a week, which the employer can top up if they choose to. The Government also covers any associated set-up costs with a grant of £1,500 per work placement. It is backed by £2 billion and has already created more than 120,000 jobs across the UK since its launch in September. Previously, businesses opening up fewer than 30 vacancies through the scheme had to apply through one of over 600 ‘gateway organisations’ like charities and trade bodies, but from February 1 this threshold has been removed so employers of all sizes can apply directly. Mr Stuart said: “I really hope businesses in my constituency make the most of this change to the Kickstart scheme so they can add to the 120,000 jobs it’s already created since its launch. “This really is an unprecedented offer for the Government to fully fund work placements for young people, who we know have been disproportionately affected by coronavirus. “Young people get vital work experience, businesses get extra help at no cost to themselves, and the local economy is boosted by getting more people into work. Investing in young people’s potential, developing their skills, is going to be vital as we rebuild from this pandemic.” Claimant count figures for December, published by the ONS, show that the number of people

claiming benefits has risen by 1,250 since March 2020 – before the lockdown began. Of this rise in the number of claimants, 235 were people aged 18-24. Living standards thinktank, The Resolution Foundation, has estimated that only around half of the claimant count rise relates to those newly out of work, as some will be employed people who have become eligible for Universal Credit as part of the Government response. The scale of the impact was also highlighted by rescue & recovery specialist Begbies Traynor, who last month announced that 1,700 Humber businesses were classed as being ‘in distress’ – a 27% year-on-year rise. Mr Stuart added: “These startling figures go some way to demonstrating the extent of the pandemic’s impact on local people. I’m pleased with the steps that the Government has taken to support those affected, but a key part of our recovery is not just going to be protecting those out of work, but supporting people into employment too.” Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, also commented: “Young people are among the hardest hit in times like these, which is why we’re doing everything we can to ensure they’re not left without hope or opportunity. The Kickstart Scheme is central to this. “With £2 billion available and no limit on the number of places, it’s now easier than ever for businesses across Great Britain to take part.” MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart visiting the Hull Jobcentre in 2019

New app to read free Audiobooks and Magazines with your East Riding Libraries card EAST RIDING Libraries are advising their members that the way they access free audiobooks and magazines will change from the RBdigital app to the Libby app on Friday, February 26. Overdrive, the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools worldwide and creator of the Libby app, recently acquired RBDigital, hence the change. Members will continue to be able to browse, borrow, and enjoy all the same great free audiobooks and magazines they currently enjoy in the RBdigital app, which will instead be available in Libby from OverDrive. eNewspapers will remain

accessible in RB digital, but will move over to Libby soon, and free eBooks still remain on the Borrowbox app. For those customers who currently have an audiobook checked out via the RBdigital app, it will still be available through the remainder of the lending period, so they can finish listening without disruption or risk of losing their place in the book. Customers can download the Libby app in advance, but will only be able to log in using their East Riding Library card number and pin from Friday, February 26. Gary Smith, Digital Services Officer for Libraries, said: “Having tried the Libby app, I

really like it and find it very user friendly. I think people are now used to app updates and changes, so hopefully this won’t inconvenience our customers too much. If anyone needs help logging into the Libby app, please do get in touch and we’ll do all we can to get you back listening to your favourite books and reading magazines” The Libby app can be downloaded from Google Play or the App store, and information on joining the library, contacting your library, downloading eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers free with your library card can all be found at www.eastridinglibraries.co.uk

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PUZZLES

Puzzle solutions and answers to the quiz on page 28

Clues for this month’s quick crossword CLUES ACROSS 1. Mechanical fault (9,5) 9. Amount owing (7) 10. Prickly shrub (8) 12. Stoat-like animal (4) 13. Talkative (7) 14. Net (4) 17. Apportionment (6) 18. Onerous (10) 20. Town on Isle of Bute (8) 22. Bestride (8) 24. Cry out loudly (10) 25. Urges (4,2) 28. Speed (4) 29. One of the Windward Islands (2,5) 30. Hebridean island (4) 33. Enclosed area (8) 34. Wireless pioneer (7) 35. Hospitality given to one in trouble (inf.) (3,3,8)

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CLUES DOWN 1. Merseyside football team (8,6) 2. Small crown (7) 3. Tide of small range (4) 4. Swivelling wheel (6) 5. Delphinium (8) 6. Tastelessness (10) 7. Six-sided body (4) 8. Radio set (anag.) (8) 11. Popular name for Rome (3,7,4) 15. Succeed (4,3) 16. Able to be seen (2,5) 19. West African country (10) 21. Disinclined to speak (8) 23. Walked ostentatiously (8) 26. Excluded (4,3) 27. Appal (6) 31. Peak (4) 32. Harvest (4)

Sudoku There is just one simple rule in Sudoku. Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9, and so must each 3 x 3 box. Solution in next month’s edition.

Kathryn’s Quiz - Wipe out round This month’s questions recognise that the month of March sees the First Day of Spring arrive. So, 5 answers will begin with the word FIRST and 5 with the word SPRING.

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PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MONTH WE ARE pleased to share with you some of the photographs sent in during this last month. Thank you very much everyone for all the wonderful submissions. Please send any photographs for consideration for the April edition by March 22 to Withernseacommunitynews@hotmail.com 1: FROSTY: Cold and frosty morning in Withernsea (by Eric Stoneley) 2: TWILIGHT: Withernsea Twilight (By James Smith)

1. What is the informal, but accepted title held by the wife of the President of the United States? 2. Staying with America, what is the name of the fictional town in which the animated sitcom The Simpsons is set? 3. What is either a medium sized antelope mainly found in southern and south western Africa or a member of the South African national rugby union team? 4. Starring Sylvester Stallone, which cult 1982 film tells the story of former Green Beret John Rambo who is pursued into the mountains surrounding a small town by a tyrannical sheriff and his deputies, forcing him to survive using his combat skills? 5. What 3-word phrase describes an envelope, often specially designed, that bears a newly issued stamp and a postmark for the day of issue? 6. Belonging to either an English or a Welsh breed, what is a hunting dog with a long wavy coat, short legs and floppy ears? 7. What’s the phrase used to describe a voting system in which the winning candidate needs to receive more votes than any other candidate but does not need to get an absolute majority of the votes cast? 8. What is either a hot oriental snack, or a starter of mixed savoury ingredients formed into a slightly flattened cylindrical shape in a thin dough wrapping, and fried until crispy and golden? 9. It’s question 9, therefore as usual, lyric time. From which 1988 widely heard but one hit wonder would you associate the following: Electricity flows with the very first kiss Like a break in the clouds and the first ray of sun I can feel it inside something new has begun

10. What is my surname? I was born on the 23rd September 1949 in New Jersey, USA. I have a distinctive raspy singing voice, and signed a record deal with Colombia records in 1972. I was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and I am known to many as The Boss.

1990, the Trust reached a milestone of 30 years amidst the 2020 pandemic. During the 30 years the ‘Football in the Community Project’ transitioned to a Charity in 2001. It has continued to grow and extend its offer beyond the football pitch but importantly using the power of the badge, Hull City FC. Located at the Tigers Trust Arena the charity provided support to over 33,395 participants through their core activity across Hull and East Yorkshire during the 2019-2020. In addition, reaching out to over 35,000+ people during the pandemic in new and innovative ways to continue their support to those in need in a Covid safe way. They are essentially a small charity with a big heart.

The Jeff Astle Foundation The Jeff Astle Foundation was established in 2015 as a fitting and lasting legacy of the ex West Brom and Notts County striker. Jeff died from chronic traumatic encephalopathy Our monthly quiz master Kathryn (CTE),a progressive, degenerative brain Townsley runs two monthly pub quizzes disease found in individuals (usually on behalf of the Hull City Official athletes) with a history of head injury, Supporters Club (www. often as a result of multiple www.hullcityosc.org). concussions. In Jeff Astle's case, it was The club are still supporting Tigers Trust the repeated, low level brain trauma in their 30th Anniversary year, but also believed to have been caused from the The Jeff Astle Foundation in order to repeated heading of footballs. help raise awareness of and support Since the death of Jeff Astle in January those affected by brain injury in sport. A 2002 aged just 59 the charity’s aim is new Just Giving page has been set up to both raise awareness of brain injury as a result: in all forms of sport and to offer much https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfundi needed support to those affected. ng/hullcityosc2021fundraising Led by Jeff's daughter, Dawn, the If you enjoy the quizzes Kathryn provides Foundation set out a series of goals: for us please do give them a donation if • One Year - To raise awareness of you are able. brain injury in sport at all levels of the You can also join Kathryn’s Hull City game. Official Supporters Club quizzes in • Three Year - To work with sports March. These will take place on March authorities to deliver independent 1, 15 and 29 - all Mondays and all at research into the links between brain 8pm. Check the website hullcityosc.org injury in sport and degenerative brain for the Zoom log in details nearer the disease. dates. • Ten Year - To provide support for sports people living with the affects of ABOUT THE CHARITIES dementia or chronic neurological impairment. The Tigers Trust The Tigers Sport and Education Trust is on a journey, starting life as a project in

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birds which destroy insects but do not destroy corn, viz. lapwings, starlings and thrushes?” The meeting agreed. At a meeting in 1814, the cost of keeping menials was discussed, they would receive a pound of meal and a pound and a half of meat a day, along with milk, beer etc the Parliamentary reform in a period of Other names may be familiar, some examples: cost would be £31.14s a year. “Whether machinery for expediting William Wilberforce Junior became a economic hardship after the end of A meeting of 1817 discussed the the Napoleonic wars and when only Agricultural labour is beneficial to the member in 1827. This was the son increasing cost of keeping paupers 11% of adult males had the vote. of William the Hull MP behind the community or not.” as a result of the “French Wars” The economic hardship was abolition of the slave trade in 1807 “What are the best means of A prize of five guineas was exacerbated by the Corn Laws improving and fertilising poor soils… and slavery in 1833. He invested awarded for the best bull. (1815-1846) which set high tariffs most of his fortune in setting up .” 1830 was the year in which such on cheap imports of grain, thereby junior in a large dairy farming “….the comparative merit of drill matters as the best type of seed raising food prices to the benefit of enterprise. The enterprise failed, husbandry and broadcast.” and methods of creating a good farmers. The Holderness Agricultural seedbed were discussed. It was also “What kind of fence….. quickthorn owing £30,000, a huge amount in Society discussed and supported the the year of the “Swing” riots, which those days. Junior fled abroad to for pastures and ditches for tillage Corn Laws, this being the only time avoid his creditors, not returning land.” were not mentioned at all. “What is the best sort of wheat for until father paid off his debts, to his that wider political and social issues Agricultural workers, mainly in the own financial ruin, having to leave were discussed. Holderness soils? What is the best south of England, rioted over the his family home and dying shortly Charles Lutwidge was elected to time of sowing? What is the best introduction of new threshing afterwards. Wilberforce was also the the Society in 1820. His daughter method of putting the seed into the machines and the loss of their driving force behind the Society for Frances Jane Lutwidge married her ground?” livelihoods. Threshing machines the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals first cousin Charles Dodgson, whose were destroyed, but on the whole, All manner of questions about (later the Royal Society) in 1824 son Charles Lutwidge Dodgson crop and livestock husbandry were the protesters were disciplined and Colonel Henry Maister is a name became famous as a mathematician sought to raise levels of poor relief discussed over the years. Pick up a which is not as well known, but and as a writer, under his pen name and have wages raised. Altogether, copy of the Farmers Weekly today of Lewis Carroll. and you will recognise the same kind Maister House in Hull’s High Street throughout England, 644 rioters is an architectural gem. It is owned In the meeting of September of questions are still being asked. were imprisoned, 505 transported to 1807, a reaping machine was The Society bought innovative new by the National Trust and occupied Australia and 19 executed. tools and machinery for members to by the architects Gelder and Kitchen. mentioned, also at an earlier The meeting of December 7, 1835 Henry, apart from being President of meeting, a model of a threshing try out. “To procure a Norfolk wheel resolved: “That the expense at each the Society, was a wealthy machine was examined by the plough and an implement called the quarterly meeting be limited to 5s. merchant, trading in the North Sea Extirpator.” members and its maker rewarded. each for the dinner and a pint of and the Baltic. The house was They also amassed a library for At the meeting of June 13, 1808, wine; that the wine so allowed be the benefit of members, buying such designed by Lord Burlington, the the question discussed was: not brought on the table till after owner of Londesborough Hall and books as Doctor Darwin’s “Various kinds of birds, viz. Rooks, dinner and that the waiter be paid “Philosophy of Agriculture.” This was Estate and the greatest patron of the pigeons, sparrows, etc. are out of the funds of the Society.” arts at the time. Henry Maister was Erasmus Darwin the grandfather of denounced as mortal enemies of September 11, 1849: “In all the a Colonel in the East Yorkshire Charles. Books were ordered from agriculturists, and their vast variety of modern implements Militia, one of the trained bands Browns of Hull, still in business extermination is eagerly sought. Do and machinery, what are the most to charged with civil defence (and civil today. not the benefits they bestow by be recommended for the different Many of the names which crop up control) around the country. It was a devouring insects, more than practical purposes of husbandry? similar militia which was responsible balance the injuries they commit by as members are still familiar today, And can the power of steam be the Constables and Stricklands, Lord for the Peterloo Massacre in 1818. devouring corn; and would it not be safely and beneficially applied?” This came about through a large Hotham of Dalton, the Sykes’ of to the advantage of the agriculturist demonstration of people seeking Sledmere and Bethells of Rise. to promote the increase of those

A real gem of a book - Holderness Agricultural Society By Alan Tharratt DON’T let the title put you off: “Extracts From the Minutes of the Holderness Agricultural Society from 1795 to 1850” is a goldmine and you can borrow this book from Hornsea Library. This was a period of massive change; the agricultural revolution and the industrial revolution brought about huge changes in society. Masses of people were dispossessed from the land and forced to work in the new industries in the towns. The rise of the Empire and the Napoleonic wars, the Turnpike Acts, the Enclosure Acts and Captain Swing. None of these things are mentioned. The Enclosure Acts by which land was enclosed and most of the common rights of the rural population were extinguished, led to the formation of the Agricultural Societies. These were probably the main driver of agricultural improvement. Farmers and landowners got together to discuss ways of improving agricultural production. The quarterly meetings of the Holderness Agricultural Society were held at the Sun Inn in Hedon. Transport in those days was entirely by horse, either ridden or driven, often on bad roads and tracks. This meant that most members were from mid or south Holderness. Matters for discussion were proposed by members and discussed at the meetings, here are

Climate emergency declared by East Riding of Yorkshire Council A CLIMATE emergency has been declared by East Riding of Yorkshire Council after councillors voted to adopt 12 recommendations following an extensive examination into how its policies and practices impact on climate change and the environment. Councillor Mike Medini, chair of the crossparty climate change review panel, presented the findings and recommendations to members at a full council meeting held on Wednesday, February 24. The review panel was established in September 2019 following a call for councillors to declare a climate emergency. The aim of the panel was to look at what measures the council could take to continue to reduce its carbon footprint and help towards the fight against climate change. Councillor Medini told members that during the review process, which was put on hold for five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic,

the panel found that the council were already undertaking many projects to reduce its carbon emissions. While “accepting work needed to pick up pace” they were pleased with the level of work already underway. He said: “The review panel quickly established the council would not be able to achieve the level of work needed to tackle climate change without the collaboration of local partners. The willingness of organisations to work together and speak to the panel has been hugely impressive. “The scale of the work needed for the council to meet the Government’s target of being net zero by 2050 is immense and should not be underestimated.” Presenting the 12 recommendations, Cllr Medini highlighted the main three: • The council develops a climate change strategy within 12 months • The council develops partnership working by building on existing relationships and

creating new ones and helps influence behaviours and ambitions on climate change in both the public and private sector • The council declares a climate emergency. Speaking after the full council meeting, Councillor Mike Stathers, deputy leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “The council was called upon to declare a climate emergency in the summer of 2019. But on such a serious subject the council wanted to go beyond the symbolic act of declaring an emergency but to place itself in the best position possible to achieve the goal shared by all residents, communities and

businesses across the East Riding. “The council has always recognised the threat of climate change and the risks it poses and has undertaken a great deal of work over the years to address this, but we are not complacent and a great deal more work needs to be done. “By adopting the recommendations of the review panel, the council now has a very clear and transparent strategy of how we are going to tackle climate change in the East Riding.” The full climate change review panel report and all the recommendations can be found at https://eryc.link/review-panel-reports

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New Exclusive Wedding Venue to Open in East Yorkshire CARLTON Manor, a bespoke wedding venue in the East Riding of Yorkshire, is set to open in April 2021. The current wedding venue, which has recently been acquired by Nic Marshall and Simon Spinks, will be completely overhauled and rebranded into a stunning multi-use site. The pair have invested two million pounds into the renovation of the site, ready to support the increasing wedding and domestic travel demand, and have enlisted the help of Yorkshire interior designers, Matthews Mee Limited. The specialist interior design practice will transform the venue into a stylish, bespoke destination; one which effortlessly complements the stunning East Yorkshire landscape. Marshall is a born and bred Yorkshire man with strong roots in the region and was already familiar with the site having known the outgoing owners for many years. As it is not expected that weddings will be able to commence until at least April due to Covid-19, a huge boom in weddings is predicted for late 2021; a trend which will progress into 2022.

Carlton Manor comes at the perfect time to help handle the demand and reward patient couples with a long-awaited day of their dreams. The breath-taking site will be available for exclusive private hire for weddings, corporate events and staycations. Plans for the site include a magnificent master tipi for weddings, which can hold up to 150 guests, a charming 8-room manor house including a cosy, secluded 2-bedroom hideaway. With a large family kitchen at its heart, the manor house allows guests to feel like a Lord and Lady for the duration of their stay. For those looking for a unique UK break, the site will also house 10 luxury staycation pods to accommodate additional wedding and leisure guests. However, these will not be available until the end of 2021. Nic Marshall, CEO of Carlton Manor, comments: “I am incredibly proud and excited to launch Carlton Manor, and start welcoming couples from spring - providing it is safe to do so and government guidelines permit it. It will be an amazing, creative canvas for couples to put their own stamp on

and make the place their own. I feel privileged to give themselves and their guests the opportunity to escape from the everyday and use the venue in their own way, and I can’t wait to see how they do this!” To find out more about Carlton Manor or to book a tour of the site, visit experiencecarltonmanor.co.uk or email weddings@carltonmanor.co.uk.

Keep them close WE LOVE our dogs. Our playmates, companions, comforters, exercise-buddies, central to our lives and families, and, since lockdown, a way out of our restricted lives. The demand for puppies has soared: there is big money in breeding…and even more in dognapping. Dog-thieves have always been around, highly-organised, stop-at-nothing gangs, stealing pets for breeding, illicit hunting, fight-bait and worse. These vile people are still out there, but social and economic realities have seen the rise of a new and chilling sector: the opportunists. STAY ALERT Every dog, of every age, breed and breedmix, is at risk. Puppies, pedigree, non-neutered adults and working dogs change hands for vast sums, but small hybrids such as Jackahuahuas and poodlecrosses are equally sought-after. Our area has seen a spate of thefts, from gardens, from outside shops and worse, those taken by force (the opportunists) with others, specially targeted, from farms, barns and stables. A Thornholme couple, whose three Springers were recently stolen, were lucky enough to be reunited with two of them, following a television appeal. The returnees, eight and fourteen years old, were probably unsuitable for breeding, but tellingly, their two-year-old bitch is still missing. Those dogs, like the litter of Labradors taken from a barn, were housed outside. Of course, thieves will try anything, but why make it easy for them? If you keep your dogs outside (and you can guess how I feel about that) and you care about their welfare, make sure they’re safely housed, with adequate security-lighting and cctv.

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WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO? Beware any person lurking, or vehicle cruising, stopping frequently, or checking out houses and gardens. If in doubt, photograph the number-plate, although confrontation is never a good idea. There have been incidences of dog-walkers being accosted, intimidated, and offered cash for their pets, or even followed home. Some would-be dognappers chalk symbols on walls or fences denoting the number of dogs at the property, and their breeds. So, please: ● Make sure your dog is microchipped, with all details up to date. ● Never leave your dog outside a shop. Or other establishment: snatching him/her only takes a moment. ● Don’t leave your pet unsupervised in the garden (especially if you have a lot of land.) Always keep him or her in sight. Most dogs will bark at intruders: but they can also be lured away with food and, again, taken before you know it. ● Outdoors, keep your dog in sight and under control, especially in fields, moorland, and dense woodland. Did you know that, in the eyes of the law, dogs are regarded as ‘property’, exactly like a bike or a phone?...and therefore dog-theft is not the specific crime that it should be. Half-a-million people have signed an online petition calling for a change in the law, and rightly so. Should you want to add your name, visit: www.change.org for details. IF THE WORST HAPPENS Here’s hoping it never does, but criminals are cunning. If your dog is taken, try not to panic (I know, easier said than done.) Be practical, put the word out. Share the hell

out of your missing dog on Facebook (with photos and contact details) making him/her too hot to handle. Put out appeals on local radio and television. And expert help is available, at the click of a mouse. Working locally and nationally, this highlyregarded Facebook group, will send out dedicated scanners to search for and locate missing animals : Lost and found animals: https://www.facebook.com/groups Doglost is the foremost organisation which reunites pets and owners. Visit them at: https://www.doglost.co.uk Dog theft is a cruel and abhorrent crime, ripping the hearts out of owners and families. Having a dog snatched goes beyond heartbreak into the horror of not knowing the end of the story. The Man/Dog bond is precious: don’t let it be broken by despicable people bent on profit above suffering. Keep your dogs close. Defend them as they defend you. And don’t let the bad guys win.

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Graham Stuart MP makes case for Humber Freeport and Hull & East Riding Metro Mayor to Ministers IT HAS been confirmed that the four local authorities on both sides of the Humber Estuary have submitted a joint bid, which is being led by Associated British Ports, for the Humber to be considered for Freeport status. These local councils are East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Hull City Council and the North and North East Lincolnshire Councils. Freeports are a Government initiative to stimulate investment and employment in sea, air and rail ports across the country. They do this by offering a number of tax and customs benefits along with streamlined planning processes. The Government has committed to creating at least 10 Freeports beginning in 2021, with at least one in every nation of the UK. Multiple bids have already been submitted to the Government along the east coast alone, with Felixstowe, Newcastle and Teesport also throwing their hats into the ring. In addition to the support of local businesses, coordinated with the help of the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Mr Stuart is urging the Chancellor and the Local Government Secretary to support the bid. The bid was discussed at a meeting between Mr Stuart and top brass at East Riding Council, including its Chief Executive, Caroline Lacey, and Council Leader, Cllr Richard Burton. The meeting also included the Chair of the new Hull and East Yorkshire LEP, James Newman OBE. Following the meeting, Mr Stuart commented: “The Humber Freeport bid would be a fantastic opportunity to build on the pioneering work already being done in our region, especially in the field of tackling climate change through developments in hydrogen-generated electricity, offshore wind and carbon capture technologies. “Securing Freeport status would attract investment and encourage innovation, which in turn would create more skilled, well-paid jobs for my constituents in Beverley and Holderness.” Mr Stuart also revealed that East Riding Council’s devolution proposal, submitted jointly with Hull City Council last year, has his full support. The Conservative MP is in contact with colleagues in the Treasury and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, to make the case for mayoral elections to be held as soon as possible. Mr Stuart added: “We don’t want to miss out on the opportunities created by devolution and having an elected metro mayor for Hull and the East Riding. It will unlock new powers and funding, with budgetary decisions made at a more local level, and would also mean we have a strong voice championing our needs on the national stage.”

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Puzzle solutions and quiz answers Here are the puzzle solutions and quiz answers from page 25

Kathryn’s Quiz answers: 1. First Lady 2. Springfield 3. Springbok 4. First Blood 5. First Day Cover 6. Springer Spaniel 7. First Past the Post 8. Spring Rolls 9. First Time – Robin Beck 10. Springsteen

Reopening of Vivergo Fuels for E10 biofuel celebrated by local MP Graham Stuart

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LOCAL MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, has spoken of his delight as the Government has finally moved on allowing E10 – a lowercarbon fuel made with up to 10% bioethanol – onto the petrol market in the UK. The decision to allow the greener fuel onto the market means that Saltendbased Vivergo Fuels, which previously processed wheat into bioethanol, will once again be able to open its doors from next year. Before its closure in September 2018, Vivergo processed around 1.1 million tonnes of wheat from approximately 900 farms across the North East and Yorkshire at its £350 million plant in Saltend, which is in Mr Stuart’s constituency. At the time around 130 of its employees were made redundant, but it was estimated that its closure indirectly affected around 3,000 more jobs across the region and it contributed £600 million to the UK economy. Bringing E10 onto the UK market, which follows a public consultation held last spring, means that some of these jobs should come back next year. Mr Stuart said: “This is fantastic news for jobs in our region and for our environment too. Restoring the plant at Saltend will help contribute to reducing transport CO2 emissions by up to 750,000 tonnes every single year. “I was very proud to have the UK’s largest producer of bioethanol in my constituency and I met with their team frequently when difficulties in the market became apparent in 2017 and 2018. “Not only did they directly employ hundreds of local people in skilled jobs but they were also a crucial buyer of crops for local farmers, and their byproducts are also very important in the

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production of animal feed.” Dr Mark Carr, Group Chief Executive of AB Sugar, commented: “It was an extremely difficult decision we had to take to close in September 2018, but we have continued to maintain this world-class plant in the anticipation that it could re-start if the conditions were right to do so. “With the Government’s announcement to introduce E10 to UK vehicles and improved market conditions, we are reopening the plant and will start manufacturing bioethanol in early 2022. “We will once again be investing in creating a highly skilled workforce and will be looking to recruit around 85 people for specialist roles over the coming weeks, as well as seeking opportunities with past partners, growers and customers whose support since 2007 has been invaluable. “This is good news for a sustainable British biofuels industry, the economy within the Humber region, the environment and consumers. I look forward to our continued investment and ambition for the UK bioethanol

industry.” In September 2020, the Government changed the law so that all petrol stations had to introduce new labels to help motorists select the correct fuel and it anticipates that in 2021, 98% of petrol cars on our roads will be fully compatible with E10. Mr Stuart added: “E10 petrol should be embraced, as its benefits for the environment are equivalent to about 300,000 cars being taken off our roads each year. “Vivergo also produce high-quality, protein-rich animal feed as a byproduct, which reduces our dependency on soy imports from South America. Needless to say, this benefits the UK’s food security – not to mention the fact that it cuts transport emissions and helps prevent deforestation.” PREVIOUS VISIT: MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart visited Vivergo’s Saltend plant in 2011 while it was under construction and again in 2015, meeting two of their apprentices.

WE HAVE make do and mend as an ongoing theme, I think that most things that we have on the allotment are second hand. We like to reuse, repurpose or recycle as much as we can. We have at least ten wheelbarrows in various states of repair, some just for spare and some well past their use by date. One of our chicken sheds used to be a garden shed and another was a double dog kennel. It was a case of converting them by adding pop holes, nest boxes and perches. We also collect a lot of rainwater, we have water barrels, old baths and some big cleaned I.B.S tanks which hold a thousand litres each. The plants in the greenhouse use a lot of water in summer. We have lots of watering cans as well. I like the old galvanized ones the best, they seem to last forever unlike plastic ones that go brittle in the sunlight and break up. A good tip is to keep the full watering cans in the greenhouse as it takes the chill off the water, I am sure that the plants appreciate it. The new strawberry beds are ready to be planted. There are three, made from recycled wooden packing crates, about three foot by three foot that are filled with compost and well rotted horse manure. There are loads of strawberry runners, so many will get passed on. Colin has ordered me some new varieties, so I hope that it is going to be a good year

for strawberries. I have tidied the other strawberry beds and I have also been weeding the flower patch. It is the only place on the allotment that has flower plant shrubs, as I "don't do flowers". Marie calls it the secret garden as it's hidden away behind the green house. Marie and Darren have given us some lettuce seedlings in exchange for some of the lettuce that we have ready in the green house. The flower patch is for the bees and butterflies as we need them for pollinating the flowers on fruit and vegetables and trees etc. It’s an easy patch to maintain as most of the plants reseed themselves every year. My favourite plants for the bees are borage and love in a mist (nigella). Colin has been doing more digging now that the soil is becoming drier and warmer. We have had some lovely sunshine during the last part of February. Colin bought me a new spade last year, but I have not had the time to try it out yet. That was something new for a change. He really knows how to spoil me! The sweet pepper seeds, in the propagator at home, are just coming through and we have sown chillies and tomato seeds in another one, I have also sown four trays of beetroot seeds in compost blocks. These will stay in a cold greenhouse until they are big enough to plant out in the garden.

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Graham Stuart MP writes to Secretary of State for Transport to raise travel agents’ concerns MP FOR Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, virtually met a group of local travel agents to discuss the challenges facing this industry during the covid-19 pandemic. The group included owners and managers of travel businesses and Su Dillon a local Travel Counsellor who works from home. Several issues were discussed, including the current support available to businesses and selfemployed and the difficulties of refunding customers deposits before they receive refunds from the holiday provider. There was a clear consensus that the Government must provide clarity, because under the current covid-19 restrictions, travelling abroad for holidays is illegal. There was also considerable angst over the need for sector specific support, which would acknowledge the unique way in which this industry works. Mr Stuart said: “It was great to have a virtual chat with travel agents in my constituency, many of whom I have been in correspondence with for

several months. I entirely understand their concerns, and the impact the pandemic is having on this unique sector. Immediately after the meeting I raised these concerns with the relevant Ministers, and I hope in the coming weeks and months clarity will be provided for the travel industry.”

Karl Douglas added: “I appreciate Graham taking the time to listen to the challenges we are currently facing as travel agents and I am pleased he has passed on our concerns about the travel industry directly to the Secretary of State for Transport.”

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Commercial Sea Angling Club update By Nick Marshall WELL another month has passed, and the current situation is no different to my last time of writing. At least some can still get out and enjoy a spot of fishing. However, there is now some light at the end of the tunnel and it would appear the guidelines may be relaxed a little towards the end of this month enabling more anglers to enjoy a dabble. The beginning of this month was fairly hostile with a run of strong easterly winds which curtailed the fishing for a while. After this period rafts of weed were washed ashore on the beaches which in some places resulted in a bait gatherers bonanza with all manner of molluscs and worms washing ashore in the weed. This enabled many freezers to be stocked up with bait for the future. The fishing itself has been very patchy after the big seas probably due to the fact there has been that much feed washing about the fish are stuffed. Once the seas settled there were some reports of good bags of Cod but it was a case of they are here for a couple of tides and then gone again. There have been reports of a few of the more as we say ‘summer

species’ being caught with Thornback Rays, Dogfish, Spotted Rays, Turbot and more Bass appearing. As a reminder when reading this you will now be able to legally retain two Bass per day as long as they reach the minimum size of 42cm. As the restrictions are still the same, match fishing is still not permitted however it looks like they could be allowed from next month, watch this space. This past weekend would have seen the biggest fishing competition in the country take place on our coastline, the Paul Roggerman European Beach Open. This attracts anglers not only from all over the UK but from other countries as well with around 1000 competitors looking for the elusive big fish to earn what could be thousands of pounds! Unfortunately like a lot of other events this had to be cancelled this year - here’s hoping everything will be ok for next year. As you can imagine the beaches would have been very busy for the whole weekend with anglers known to have pitched up on their secret hotspots hours before the match commences. Not that this always has

been an advantage, but anglers love their secret marks. One safety tip for you for the month, more a mindfulness tip. Any of you more adventurous anglers who have the energy to go bait digging down to Spurn on your bikes just please take heed of this. Last week one such adventurous angler was peddling his merry way down Spurn on his bike with his fork strapped to the crossbar of his bike, the fork I believe slipped and the tines entangled in the spokes of his bike and flung him over the handlebars resulting in a nasty head wound and requiring the air ambulance to airlift him from the peninsula. So just be careful how you transport your digging fork when on your bike and as you appreciate it is very remote down there so help will not necessarily be quick to arrive should anything happen. The pictures show it is not all about catching big fish, the wildlife we spot whilst on the beach, some of the effect of the stormy seas and again the wonderful sunrises.

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Eastenders play the waiting game By Richard Lusmore Following the Government’s announcement of a ‘roadmap out of Lockdown’, it appears that grassroots football may return at the end of this month. However, in what particular form it does remains to be seen. Initial communication from both the Saturday league competitions in which Easington United are involved offers no certainty of a return to either Humber Premier League or East Riding County League football. Despite the prospect of an extension to the end of June in which to complete the fixtures, there are many factors that come into play before a straightforward resumption of the leagues can be permitted. These include complications caused by the crossover with the cricket season (in terms of venues and players) and the issue of welfare – in effect the return will see players return to action, playing twice a week for three months solid having had perhaps one training session after a near three-month layoff (longer in some cases). In the case of Easington United, we have the added matter of having just committed to some much-needed drainage work at Low Farm, which makes any immediate return to action at our home ground highly improbable. The work should ensure no repeat of the problems with flooding experienced in recent years and particularly during the course of this winter, which saw large areas of the pitch covered by standing water. Any return by three of our four teams to league football will therefore require alternative home venues to be sought, a matter that has been brought to the attention of the various league committees. Meanwhile, the club has done its best to keep its members involved and active during the latest period without football. Saturday, 20 February saw them complete their latest ‘Lockdown Challenge’ when Reserves co-manager James Hastings crossed the 'virtual' finish line on the Matagarup Bridge in Perth, Western Australia to bring to an end a six-week effort by club members. What began as a three-team ‘#Easington2Istanbul’ race from Low Farm to the Atatürk Olympic Stadium (venue for the 2021 UEFA Champions League Final) then became an ‘#Ez2Oz’ one-club challenge on towards Perth, a total of 14,462km. With members permitted to run, walk or cycle (with the distance completed for the latter activity being capped at 25%) it took 21 days for the winning team (Team Blue) to cross the first finishing line in Turkey, a total

of 3,179.70km before the combined totals of all three participating teams could be put together for the assault on Perth. This was successfully completed 20 days later. The Challenge, which was devised in order to help players and management with their mental and physical health during the Lockdown will also help raise funds towards the club's chosen good cause, ‘Hull4Heroes’. Along with the proceeds raised from the sale of the club's replica shirts at the start of the season, participants in the challenge were asked to pay a nominal entry fee, which would also help raise a tidy sum to be donated to the veterans’ charity. Not surprisingly, those who devised the challenge have been delighted with the players' response. Although there was a slight - and understandable - drop-off in daily totals following victory in the first phase of the challenge, the participants rallied magnificently in order to ensure full completion. Over the six weeks, some players produced some amazing figures. However, the organisers were keen to promote how the challenge brought the club’s four teams together into one unit working towards a common goal. To this end the way that people responded from the youngest Academy player to the oldest Vet - has been brilliant to see. Following the Prime Minister's latest announcement, it is hoped that no such similar challenge will be required any time soon. That said it is satisfying to know that should there be the need to throw down another gauntlet, club members are only too willing to pick it up! Elsewhere, the club has recently teamed up with local supplier APX Performance in order to produce some superb looking clubwear to be worn on match days by members of all four teams. This has only been made achievable thanks to the support of the following businesses: Smailes Goldie Group, Bruce Ryan Homes, Gassco, RWE Renewables and Eastfield Farm Residential Care Home. In addition, we have also taken delivery of new pitch-side signs sponsored by HEY Credit Union and Great Newsome Brewery, with three more currently awaiting production following pledges of support from other local businesses. Unfortunately, the lockdown period has also been accompanied by some sad news, with two former members of the club having passed away in recent weeks. Our sympathy is

extended to the family and friends of Syd Rollinson, a club member in the 1960s and Jim Devlin who played for United during the mid-1970s. On a much happier note our congratulations go to Vez Verity and partner Chelsea on the safe arrival of daughter Brielle Mae. Hopefully, by the time the next edition of Withernsea & Community News hits the streets, we’ll have some live football to look forward to and discuss. In the meantime, our club website continues to offer a regular look back at the club’s past courtesy of the weekly ‘Lockdown Lookback’ articles. For up-to-date club news, check out the club website (www.easingtonunited.co.uk) and our social media pages on Facebook and Twitter (both @EasingtonUtd) and Instagram (easington_united_afc). Pic 1) #EZ2OZ: Club members completed the 14,462km challenge from Low Farm to Matagarup Bridge in six weeks Pic 2) FARM WORK: Looking splendid in the winter sunshine, Easington's home ground is about to undergo some much-needed drainage work Pic 3) SAD NEWS: Syd Rollinson, pictured here on 'trainer duty' in the 1968/69 season was one of two former club members to sadly pass away in recent weeks (photo courtesy of Roland Wheeler-Osman) Pic 4) LOOKING SMART: The proposed new club warm-up top, which is part of an exciting range of products to be supplied by APX Performance

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