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Plans come together locally for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend as we appeal for readers to share their memories LOCAL councils, community groups and businesses are now well into the planning phases for celebration events for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. On February 6 The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. To celebrate this unprecedented anniversary a four day UK bank holiday weekend will run from Thursday, June 2 to Sunday, June 5. The long bank holiday is to provide an opportunity for communities and people throughout the United Kingdom to come together to celebrate the historic milestone. Withernsea’s Jubilee Committee chaired by Jim Blake, are organising town events for the Thursday through to the Sunday. The Thursday evening will see Withernsea’s beacon lit along with beacons across the country. Over 1,500 beacons will be lit throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories. On Sunday a town procession is being organised with all the community groups involved and ending in Valley Gardens to coincide with The Big Jubilee Lunch. This is were communities are encouraged to celebrate their connections and get to know each other a little bit better,
coming together in a spirit of fun and friendship. The group also hope to organise 70 free competitions over the four days from small old fashioned fete games such as guess how many sweets are in the jar to photography competitions with more revealed on the run up to the event. Withernsea will have two Jubilee Gardens. One will be in the Italian Gardens organised by Withernsea Town Council to mark the special occasions and the other behind the Pier Road bus stop organised by the Withernsea Celebrates the Jubilee committee. The Jubilee committee are looking for donations of ornamental grasses, plants, trees or wildflower seeds – you can contact Jim through Facebook or e-mail Jimalor@skycom . Patrington Parish Council are holding a meeting on Tuesday, March 8 at the Village hall on Church Lane in Patrington which is open to anyone who would like to help organise Platinum Jubilee celebrations in the village too. More information will be provided nearer the time so please keep us posted with your community plans. We are preparing a special jubilee events edition of the paper for the June edition delivered at the end of May. As part of this we would like to hear from anyone who has met the Queen over the last 70 years and anyone who
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JUBILEE GARDEN UNDERWAY: Volunteers starting on one of the The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee gardens in Withernsea behind the bus stop on Pier Road (Photograph by Jim Blake) remembers the Queen’s Coronation celebrations locally in Withernsea and the local villages or anyone who has any photographs of the Coronation celebrations or Silver and Golden Jubilee celebrations being held locally. Please e-mail withernseacommunitynews@hotmail.c om or call 07791 208415 and leave a message with your name and number if we are unavailable. Nationally in addition to the celebrations, initiatives are ongoing
including The Queen’s Green Canopy and the Platinum Pudding competition which will create a lasting reminder of The Queen’s Jubilee. Roos Woodland Trust have contributed to the Green Canopy by planting a new wood (more details on page 3) and as we go to print the platinum pudding competition is in the third round of judging with the five finalists attending a live final mid March before the winning pudding is announced.
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Gateway Community Kitchen and Hub re-launch WITHERNSEA based Gateway are officially opening their Community Kitchen (Gateway Gourmet) at 10am on Monday, March 7. At the same time they are also re-launching the Community Care Hub after redecoration and refit. The Gateway Community Care Hub and Community Kitchen is located at 104 Queen Street in Withernsea. The Hub has been established for the last two years helping local people in Withernsea and the surrounding areas. A spokesperson for the group said: “Our mission is to benefit local people within our area (Yorkshire) who are struggling with poverty in all its forms: financial, mental, spiritual, loneliness and despair. We aim to help people have a better quality of life, one that's stable and meaningful. We work with, support and promote other charities and organisations that share our objectives.” The Hub initially opened two years earlier on Saturday March 7, 2020 and operated for two weeks before the Covid-19 pandemic hit. The Gateway immediately turned the hub into an emergency response centre, offering food parcels, welfare checks on the elderly and vulnerable and prescription pickups. The spokesperson added: “We sourced
white goods for families and people in need, we collected and went shopping for those that where self isolating at home.” Since restrictions have eased they now operate an open door policy where they provide a safe, relaxing environment for people to come and have a hot drink and a chat. Their aims are to be an ear to listen, a friendly face, simply talking and befriending others. They are still offering all the support which they gave in the lockdowns and with secured funding they are expanding their services. Thanks to funding from Yorkshire based Betty & Taylors they now have a fully fitted community kitchen in what used to be their back store room. The purpose of the kitchen is to demonstrate (batch) cooking and healthy eating to local residents. Withernsea experiences a high level of poverty with on average one in three children living in poverty as defined by National Indicator 116. Poor diet and associated health issues are endemic in the community. The Gateway Hub aims to Homes - Offices - Schools - Gardens promote good health A team of builders focused on and wellbeing; a providing a high quality service. healthier lifestyle, Building furniture like it's our own! whilst reducing loneliness and social Email - info@flatpack-builders.com isolation at the same Tel - 07960 237319
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Local planning application highlights Variation to opening hours to allow local business to increase its viability A VARIATION to the approved opening hours of a previous planning application has been applied for at The Coffee Barn on Park Farm in Winestead. The application is to extend the previously approved opening times which were 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm on a weekend and bank holiday. The application is to vary these to allow the opening times to be extended to 11pm. The reason given for the variation to the opening hours is to increase the viability of the business.
time. The spokesperson for the group added: “We would like to thank everyone that has helped, donated items or volunteered at the hub over the past two years. All of your help and support is extremely appreciated and without you the hub wouldn’t run as sufficiently as it does, so thank you. If anyone would like to volunteer, donate items or has any questions about the Hub they can contact Melissa Hayton 07740291147 or pop into the hub at 104 Queen Street in Withernsea where you will be more than welcome. We look forward to seeing you all at the re-launch.” For community groups wishing to use the kitchen please contact Annette Jarvis on 07570 058817.
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Planning applications submitted: 22/00553/PLF - Erection of a two storey extension to rear, replacement of garage roof to side and alterations to fenestrations and porch to front at Lythe, Ottringham Road, Keyingham 22/00455/PLF - Erection of a single storey extension to rear following removal of existing conservatory at Kimberley, Chapel Lane, Ottringham 22/00414/PLF - Erection of a single storey extension to side and detached garage at Crown Lodge, North Lane, Welwick 22/00298/PLF - Construction of a vehicular access (dropped kerb) to front and erection of a single storey extension to rear following removal of existing conservatory at Richmond, Withernsea Road, Hollym 22/00231/PLF - Change of use of security office to dwelling at Oldscooler Limited, Kilum Hall, Hilston Road, Roos 22/00228/PLF - Erection of single storey extension to rear following demolition of existing extension at Willow Tree Cottage, Village Road, Sunk Island 21/03639/OUT – Outline planning application for the erection of two detached dwellings (all matters reserved) at Land West Of Westside, Main Street, Roos Planning decisions made: 21/04571/PLF - Erection of a dwelling at Land North Of 18 Dimlington Bungalows, Easington – Approved 21/04471/PLF - Erection of a wc/shower building ancillary to existing camp site at Camping And Caravan Site, Elm Tree Farm, Town Street, Holmpton – Approved 21/04201/PLB - Internal re-plastering, localised lifting and re-laying of the brick floor, re-roofing of south porch and re-building of porch gable apex, localised brickwork repairs, localised re-pointing externally, repairs to lead work on tower roof, replace broken glazed internal louvers to bell chamber, replace broken single rail with double rail around hatch and replacement of broken plain quarries and repairs to leaded lights. Replace tower parapet stones on the southeast and southwest corners, removal, re-leading and refitting of the leaded light panels on windows within the chancel and aisle at St Helens Church, Humber Lane, Skeffling – Approved 21/03873/PLF - Erection of a two storey extension to rear of dwelling and replacement garage/outbuilding at Wray House, Station Road, Keyingham – Approved
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EAST Riding of Yorkshire Council took the decision to postpone Withernsea FEASTival, which was planned to go ahead in Valley Gardens on the weekend of February 19 and 20. This decision was taken due to concerns around the safety of setting up the
stalls on Friday afternoon and packing down on Sunday evening, when wind gusts were forecast to reach 64mph. These conditions would have prohibited a safe set-up of the event. A spokesperson for East Riding Council said: “We will take the opportunity to learn from events in other
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Roos Woodland Group plant a new wood as part of Queen’s Green Canopy in her platinum jubilee year CELEBRATIONS to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee have got underway in Roos at the end of February with the planting of a new wood. The Roos Woodland Group successfully applied for trees from the Woodland Trust who have been coordinating the planting of platinum jubilee celebration woods across the country, known as the Queen’s Green Canopy. The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) is a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 which invites people from across the United Kingdom to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”. With a focus on planting sustainably, the QGC will encourage planting of trees to create a legacy in honour of The Queen’s leadership of the Nation, which will benefit future generations. The new wood planted by the Roos Woodland Group consists of more than 500 trees of Rowan, Goat Willow, Oak, Hazel and Hawthorn. Planted by a band of volunteers at the edge of Roos Carrs this new wood has been made possible by local landowner, I M Hodgson and Sons Ltd. Madge Moore, Chair of the Roos Woodland Group said: “Mr Jonathan Hodgson, one of the Directors, kindly offered the woodland group an area to be planted that adjoins the parish boundary and is in sight of All Saints’ Church, Roos. We are delighted to be given this
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opportunity as our group is always looking for tree planting areas to develop. It is also very encouraging as to how hedge and tree planting is very much in Jonathan’s vision for the future of the farm as part of his regenerative agriculture approach. Working not only to produce good food but to also improve the soils and the local environment. “
1. VOLUNTEERS: Roos woodland group volunteer who have planted the new wood 2. NEW WOOD: The new wood planted as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy in her platinum jubilee year
Puffins public art trail looks set to include Withernsea A PUBLIC art trail of large puffin sculptures is planned for East Yorkshire this year. The trail will run from Flamborough to Spurn Point. The Withernsea Memorial Gardens Trust have agreed to contribute 50% of the cost of a puffin with Withernsea Town Council agreeing to fund the other 50% subject to obtaining funding. The puffin would be sited on Memorial Gardens Trust land. ‘Puffins Galore!’ will include 40 of the colourful sculptures which stand at around a metre and a half high flying in to coastal and inland locations this spring. It is expected to launch in May 2022. The trail is inspired by the popular Amy Johnson Moths and Larkin with Toads mass public art projects that ran in Hull. Each will be decorated differently to tell a different
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story of the East Coast. From local wildlife to green energy and climate change. It is hoped that the puffins will help boost tourism across the East Yorkshire coastline. An auction is then planned for the puffins in October which will see the puffins sold to the highest bidder to raise money for charity. 1. PUFFIN: An indicative artist’s designs (design by artist Leo Soph Welton)
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New community growing project at Withernsea Hut By Josie Briggs for Withernsea Growing Together WE'VE made a start on the Hut raised beds. The idea is to grow edible crops as a community project involving children and their families and carers to cultivate, harvest and eat the produce. Cultivation will be organic, no-dig and mixed planting, so no chemicals at all to produce fresh, healthy vegetables and salads. The idea is to teach and encourage children and their families to grow their own food crops, which hopefully will begin soon. Recently, some of us covered the soil surface with cardboard, then spread organic matter on parts. Lots more is needed to fill all the beds ready for sowing and planting to start in spring. Can you help? We need the following, and any assistance would be much appreciated: • Lots more (peat-free) compost, soil, etc., to build up the level. • Transport and manual help, to bring compost, etc. to the Hut and add it to the raised beds. • Donations of vegetable seeds, plants, small gardening tools, etc.
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WITHERNSEA PIER AND PROMENADE ASSOCIATION UPDATE
Mambo Jambo concert comes to Withernsea Methodist Church
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WITHERNSEA Methodist Church will play host to multiinstrumentalists ‘Mambo Jambo’ on Friday, March Friday 11 at 7.30pm. Acoustic Roots Duo Mambo Jambo intro suggests they: “might just be the biggest acoustic duo you’ll ever see; a truly unique two-piece performing their lively, joyous mash up of roots, world, folk and jazz, plus their own compositions.” Frankie is on sax, vocals, clarinet, flute, guitar and percussion and Pete is on guitar, vocal, ukulele, tres (traditional Cuban guitar), banjo, accordion and between them all kinds of percussion including suitcase and spoons! Pete and Frankie have been gathering admirers at shows and festivals the length and breadth of the country. What you can expect is explained as: “A fabulous uplifting musical treat is in store wherever they roll up, their tour bus packed to the brim!” More information on the duo along with some recordings can be found on their website: www.mambojambo.co.uk This is the second event of this
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. Meetings are still being carried out electronically by Zoom in order to be safe yet carry on with the business of the viewing platform and the pier project as a whole. The plans for the piling design are now in the hands of the East Riding Council and their consultants, awaiting feedback and hopefully approval. The plans were drawn up by the Spencer Group, based in Hull. We would like to thank Charlie Spencer for his generosity, in that they have produced these drawings for the WPPA pro-bono, at no cost. The cost of the drawings would have been £7380, taking over 100 hours of skilled and qualified personnel in their production. This is a very generous donation in kind, and the WPPA have thanked them for performing this task. The use of the towers and the displays are being reviewed, as well as the prospect of finding volunteers to man the North tower, to assist visitors with the history and heritage of this stretch of the
coastline. The WPPA is always looking to increase the number of volunteers available, for just a few hours each day we are open. Discussions are also taking place over the use of the South Tower for retail purposes. The Annual General Meeting of the WPPA will be held on Thursday April 7, at St Matthews Church on Hull Road in Withernsea. The meeting will start at 7pm with doors opening after 6.30pm. An agenda will be sent out to all voting members, and advertised locally within the press, on notice boards and via social media. One item on the agenda will be the election of positions, such as Chairman (vacancy), Vice-Chairman, Treasurer, and Secretary (vacancy), so anyone who is interested in becoming involved and taking an active part in this exciting project is welcome to get in touch.
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1. TOWERS: The Pier Towers looking to sea (photo by Darrin Stevens) 2. LUCK?: Pier Towers, a sign of good luck? (photo by Darrin Stevens)
kind to be held at Withernsea Methodist Church since the pandemic hit. The first one being back in October with a nearcapacity audience for the world-renowned Mandolin song and melody duo: Simon Mayor and Hilary James. Tickets for Mambo Jambo on Friday, March 11 at 7.30pm are priced at £5 for adults and £3.50 for children and to book a seat call or text 07977 685878. Withernsea Methodist Church use ArtERY to book their acts. ArtERY was established by the Arts Council of England (Yorkshire) and East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) in 2003. They work with local promoters to programme high quality, professional companies to present work in community venues in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
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Withernsea High School Reunion - From 20 in the 70s to 70 in the 20s By Rodger Read THE 22/2/22 was picked as a unique day for a reunion of former Withernsea High School pupils, all of whom turn 70 years of age during this academic year. The Wingfield Farm pub in Hessle was picked as the venue, the ease of access being a key reason in order to help people travelling from a distance on the day. 25 of our friends turned up, travelling from all corners of the country. Many of us hadn't seen each other for 50 years or more, and it was great how everyone “clicked” pretty much straight away. Linda (nee Butcher), who had been instrumental in organising the event, put on an ice-breaker quiz, which highlighted just how much we'd all managed to forget over the past 50 years. At 22 mins past 2 (I.e. 22.2.22.2.22!) a toast was proposed to all our memories, our aspirations and our experiences, and to those who
could not be there, or sadly were no longer with us. The remainder of the afternoon, evening and, for the stalwarts amongst us, night, was taken up with eating, drinking and nattering, but not necessarily in that order! A number of the gang had arranged to stay in Hull for a few days, and took a wander round Spurn the following day, interspersed with regular visits to the visitor centre for hot tea, coffee and chocolate as it was a bright but fairly cool day. Some of the last remaining diehards rounding off the day with a mooch round the Old Town. We'd hoped for a visit to Withernsea's new Pier, but maybe next time. We may go for a 75th reunion, and we've already got a volunteer to organise the 90th! Huge thanks to everyone who had a hand in organising the event, and to everyone who was able to be there.
REUNITED: The former Withernsea High School students at their reunion in February (Note David Macnamara was also present but escaped the photograph having been marked L at registration!)
Council tax increases for 2022/23 financial year EAST Riding Councillors voted on Thursday, February 10 to agree to increase East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s part of the council tax charge by 3.99% for the 2022/23 financial year. At a special Full Council meeting, councillors voted to increase the general part of the council tax bill by 1.99% and to increase by a further 2% for adult social care. Recognising the growing cost of adult social care, the Government has allowed those local authorities with adult social care responsibilities that didn’t use the full permitted increase to council tax for adult social care last year to carry forward the unused increase to this year. The council has therefore brought forward its unused 1% as part of this year’s increase to help fund the largest increase to adult social care ongoing costs that it has faced in any single year, which will help to support the recruitment and retention of essential care workers for vulnerable people across the East Riding. The COVID-19 pandemic has also put a strain on the council’s finances and savings of £7.4million need to be made from the 2022/23 budget, not only to absorb that impact but also to meet the growing costs of delivering services. Unveiling his financial plans for 2022/23, Councillor Jonathan Owen, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council promised that, despite the pressures of rising inflation, a challenging employment market and the increased costs of adult social care, investment in the council’s key corporate priorities would continue including £1million over three years allocated to support the Council’s response to climate change as well as providing an extra 100 new electric vehicle charging points over the next 18 months while looking at how new technology can help improve services and connect more with residents.
The council’s part of the council tax bill will result in a monthly increase of £5.17 for Band D properties but there are also additional charges to be taken into account from Humberside Police, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service as well as town and parish councils, which are determined separately. Withernsea Town Council carried out their annual budget review and forecast for 2022/23 back in November. All of the Council’s procedures and services (including property management, open spaces and the Christmas Lighting display and events etc) , their financial implications and forecasts were analysed in detail by the Finance Committee. The recommended budget is then submitted to the full council for approval. The final precept levied on householders in the town depends on the tax base for Withernsea. The more social housing and claimants you have, the less your tax base is. It is calculated according to a band D property, then apportioned appropriately for the other bands. The fewer people paying full council tax, the lower the tax base is, which ultimately has an effect on the budget figures and affects the final percentage increase in the precept. The net budget and precept demand for 2022/23 is £203,388.00 which represents a 3.4% precept increase. J Moxon PSLCC, Town Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer, commented: “It is fair to say that our responsibilities often outweigh our resources, but we do the best we can with the budget we have. We would like to do more. We do rely on some fundraising and sponsorship which has been scarce and difficult to raise since the pandemic, and we always try to locate additional external funding where it's available.”
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Journalist’s new lease of life as a funeral celebrant FORMER East Yorkshire journalist Gina Hobbs has made a dramatic career change to become a funeral celebrant following the death of her mother. The 62-year-old swapped the newsroom for a lectern in a lifechanging career move after suddenly losing her mum, Sheila, in February 2020. “I was dreading the day of mum’s funeral and honestly didn’t know how I’d get through it,” said Gina, “but it was nothing like I had expected. In fact, it was a beautiful day, warm and full of love, largely due to the celebrant delivering the perfect sendoff we had chosen for mum. “I was so impressed that it inspired me to re-train as a funeral celebrant and launch a new service in East Yorkshire helping people to create the funeral they want for their loved ones.” Gina’s move follows more than 30
years working on local newspapers including The Hull Daily Mail, Swindon Advertiser and Holderness Gazette as well as a stint as Hull Truck Theatre’s press officer. Gina is now a member of The Fellowship of Professional Celebrants as a civil funeral celebrant and works with local funeral directors to provide a bespoke service. “My job is to create the funeral each family wants for their loved one, from the opening words and the eulogy to the closing words and the music.” Gina works directly with each family to create a non-religious service with words, music and poetry and if they wish visual tributes. As an independent celebrant she can deliver a non-religious service with or without a spiritual theme and prayers. Ceremonies usually take place at a crematorium, a graveside, or at a
woodland burial. Each is unique and carried out with dignity, following the deceased’s family’s wishes to reflect their loved one’s life in the manner they choose. “I’ve even included a snippet of Only Fools and Horses which the family wanted in one service where we also had The Lord’s Prayer. “I’ve worked under canvas in a marquee lit by a chandelier, conducted a memorial service in a village hall, and led a graveside service,” Gina explained. “Meeting each family at such a vulnerable time in their lives when their core has been shattered and they are grieving their loved one is not easy. It’s very humbling and a great privilege and an honour to enter their lives for a short time to guide them through how they want to say goodbye to their loved one. “I’m not a bereavement counsellor, that’s not my job, but you have to
take time, be empathetic and sympathetic and listen to their story. “It’s a celebrant’s job to recreate moments in that person’s life and to retell it truthfully with meaning, the way the family want their loved one’s story to be told and if you can raise a smile at a memory during the service that’s rewarding. It's also gratifying when family and friends tell you, you’ve done their relative proud.” One family told Gina the funeral was very fitting for their mum; another said they couldn’t have chosen anyone better to lead the ceremony. Now local Women’s Institutes have asked Gina to talk about her role as
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CAREER CHANGE: Gina Hobbs has swapped working in local journalism to become a funeral celebrant (photo by Natasha Golley)
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RENOWNED orchestra Manchester Camerata made a welcome return to Withernsea High School in February as part of East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Classically Yours programme. The concert on Friday, February 18 saw a packed programme from Manchester Camerata and also featured performances from the local community. Withernsea Ladies Choir also performed live for the first time ‘Unlocked Voices’, a piece they worked on with Manchester Camerata during lockdown. Withernsea High School featured in the programme with music, vocals and a specially choreographed piece of dance. Robert Guy, conductor, Manchester Camerata, said : “Our projects in Withernsea have certainly helped me realise why I do what I do. I have been humbled to witness the impact live music
and creativity can have on children, young people, parents, teachers and the elderly. These projects prove what is possible when someone is given the chance. We have opened minds and I am proud to have been part of it.” Godfrey Holmes attended the concert and reported: “On a wild and windy February Friday Evening, Withernsea High School played host to the nationallyrenowned Manchester Camerata Orchestra. The School's Great Hall is being renovated and provided an ideal setting for all the
musicians, singers (with Withernsea ladies' choir leading), baton-holders and talented teenage dancers. “A very joyous programme included pieces by Debussy, Saint Saens, Brahms, and Erik Satie, plus Richard Taylor's Withernsea-inspired compositions. Because ‘Classically Yours’ is an East Riding initiative a number of Mayors and Mayoresses-Elect were in attendance.”
CONCERT: The concert at Withernsea High School (Photographs by Godfrey Holmes)
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WITHERNSEA’S MERIDIAN CENTRE A warm welcome back - The CIO and Meridian volunteer group are pleased to have the chance to welcome the Withernsea and district community back to the Meridian Centre once again. Since the closing of doors to community centres on March 20th 2020 and the subsequent first national lockdown we have not been able to fully reopen since. The Meridian is available to hire for functions, community events, private parties, meetings and conferences, health and wellbeing groups and so much more, our three main large rooms offer flexible modern space to host your events and bespoke packages will ensure they are special to you and your guests. We have a licensed bar on the ground floor and can provide full bar services on the first floor from our fully stocked and portable bar facility. Our well equipped kitchen and preparation area is available for those who wish to provide their own self-catering or we can facilitate first class buffets, cakes and the like from local catering suppliers who can provide home-made fresh and local sourced foods at budgets to suit all pockets – the choice is yours. Meridian Community Cinema – using the latest in High-Definition Projection and large screen with full Dolby Atmos surround sound equipment. We are currently offering Monday afternoon Classic Cinema screenings which start at 2pm for £5 inclusive of afternoon tea – see current listings and dates. Very soon we will resume Friday evening cinema for older children and adults along with Saturday afternoon cinema aimed at children and family entertainment – unless otherwise stated admission is only £4 (child or adult) Why not try a themed children’s party with a screening of a film of
your choice with drinks and snacks. The Centre has in house PA sound reinforcement systems upstairs and ground floor and will be hosting various artists and concerts as soon as possible. We are finalising the start of a laid back ‘open mic evening’ and hope to attract local talent from our area and guests from further afield for evenings of diverse music, song and spoken word and maybe a drink or two. Theatre productions, comedy evenings and the Arts are regular attractions in many East Riding towns and villages we hope to promote a diverse culture of entertainment for the people of Withernsea and surrounding areas at realistic costs. Volunteers wanted – The Meridian Centre is run entirely by volunteers who work tirelessly running the facility for the community, we need more people to share the load and get involved and bring new ideas of how we can give our local community a facility to be proud of. We have meetings which anyone can attend, please contact us for the date of the next meeting if you are interested in joining us. Please feel free to pop in anytime the centre is open, one of our volunteers will be more than willing to speak to you and show you around. There is also a volunteer form on our website www.themeridian.co.uk Open Day – We will be hosting an open day at the centre on Saturday 19th March please come along to see the facilities for yourself and hopefully join us – or just come along for a chat and a cuppa with suggestions and ideas you may have for improvements. The Open day will run from 12 noon until 4pm we hope you come and see your community centre.
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Ronnie’s Bingo 6.45pm - 9.45pm Cash prizes, refreshments & bar with a warm friendly atmosphere. Yoga 7pm – 8pm. Second Thoughts 12.30pm – 3.30pm Last Tuesday of the month. Second Thoughts are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation formed in 2015 with the object of supporting people aged over 18 managing mental health problems in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Hull and surrounding areas. Stroke Club 10.30am – 12.30 pm, every third Tuesday of the month. Get together for people in a like minded situation, have a chat and a cuppa.
Wednesday Choir 7pm - 9pm
Thursday Ronnie’s Bingo 6.45pm -9.45pm
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Sunday Gateway Church, 10.30am – 1pm
MERIDIAN CENTRE CLASSIC CINEMA Singing in the Rain - 7th March West Side Story - 21st March Calamity Jane - 4th April Time of Their Lives - 25th April Paradise Hawaiian Style - 9th May Carousel - 23rd May Fiddler on the Roof - 6th June Another Mother's Son - 20th June On Moonlight Bay - 4th July
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From Ship to Shore a story of five years in the 1950s told by local author Hazel Hutchinson 1a
HAZEL Hutchinson from Roos has published her first book inspired by a suitcase of letters her parents had written to each other in the 1950s. The suitcase of letters was no secret in their home while Hazel and her brother were growing up. As children they removed the stamps from the envelopes to add to their stamp collections and the letters although now disordered remained in the box. When Hazel retired it became a retirement project to order them and fulfil a dream to turn the story behind them into her first book. Her parents met in 1953 at a dance at the Seamen’s Mission in Hull. Only able to meet a couple more times before her father returned to sea, the letters began. Hazel explained: “They got to know each other through the letters as really they knew little about each other at this point. The letters delved into deeper views such as religion, they told each other everything through the letters. I found reading them strange as it was very much their voices.” Having met in the March Hazel’s father, John, returned from sea in the July and they got engaged before marrying that Christmas. Hazel’s older brother was born in 1955 and Hazel in 1958. There were gaps in the letters while her father was home from sea but the letters still followed their lives over the five years. Hazel added: “My mum would talk about domestic life, there was
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much housework and they had no tv. There was updates on bringing up their baby including what he was wearing. My dad would be talking about the places he was, which at this time was oil tankers in the Middle East. This was during the time of the Suez Crisis and my mum was worried about my dad being in the Middle East.” The letters mapped a difficult time for the young couple who thought he was returning home on many occasions only to be disappointed when a new order came in and it was delayed again. The final year of the letters was 1957- 1958 when during this time John returned from sea and moved to London to do a teaching course. The letters changed direction as John was now living the life of a mature student saving up for half a pint! After the course he returned home to teach at a nautical college in Hull and the letters came to an end. Hazel explains: “The story of these five years was revealed very slowly through the letters. There are hundreds of them which I had to sort by year and then by month. Once I got a month together, I would read through them which took a few years as I was still at work at this point. Then when I retired in 2018 I decided to start to write the book which was published in 2021.” Hazel was an English teacher prior to her retirement and it was a promise to her students that she would become a writer. The letters spanned the
Queen’s Coronation with Hazel’s mother, Barbara, watching it at a friends on their television while her father watched it at a cinema in Sri Lanka. They discussed their views of the Queen who was only a couple of years older than them. They also discussed through the letters when Princess Margaret wanted to marry and their opinions. Her dad’s job when on the ship was to get the sailors all back on so there were many stories about fights, drink and prison! They also talking about how they had celebrated Christmas and New Year. Hazel said: “My mum never talked about the letters, it was no secret they were there but they were just too busy living their lives.” The book aptly titled ‘Ship to Shore: Five years in the 1950s’ is priced at £9.99 and is available from Roos store, Waterstones, The People’s Memorial, Wrecking Ball, Hessle Bookshop, Amazon and Northsea Publishing (on Facebook). 10% of the sale proceeds go to the Sailors Children’s Society a charity John was a trustee of in later years. Hazel is now busy writing a couple of novels one set on Hull over three generations delving into life on the trawlers and the more recent floods. She is also a writer for Campervan magazine and in the latest March 2022 edition has an article published on Withernsea and Spurn putting the area on the national map.
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Advice Column – March 2022 I’ve just been offered a new job and now I need to tell my current employer. The new company wants me to start as soon as possible. The problem is, we’re already a bit short-staffed where I am now and I don’t know how soon I’ll be allowed to leave. How should I bring all this up with my boss? Congratulations on your new role. It can feel awkward telling your current employer you’re moving on. The time between telling your employer you’ve found a new position and you actually leaving is known as your notice period. If you’ve been in your current job for less than a month, you won’t have to give any notice period (unless your contract says otherwise). If it’s more than a month, you’ll have to give at least one week’s notice. Your contract should make it clear exactly how long is expected. If you don’t have a contract, and your employer has no written record of you agreeing to a notice period, you should give at least one week’s notice. It’s worth waiting until your new employer has confirmed your employment, for example by giving you a start date before handing in your resignation. It’s then best to resign in writing (email is fine), so that you have a record of the date you told your employer. On the Citizens Advice website we have a page on handing in your notice with tips on how to write this letter. You can work a longer notice than the one in your contract, if you want to agree it with your employer. If you’re keen to move on sooner
Tel: 07791 208415 rather than later, it may also be possible to negotiate a shorter notice period than your contract says. If you want to go down this route, it can be useful to reassure your current employer that you will tackle any urgent work before finishing. Fixed-term contracts are a bit different, as you won’t need to give notice if you intend to leave on the last day of contract. Leaving early would usually mean giving at least one week’s notice, unless your contract says otherwise. Don’t forget about your holiday days during your notice period. If you have unused paid holiday you should speak to your employer about either taking these during the notice period or being paid for them. Finally, sometimes people can change their mind about moving jobs or find their circumstances alter. If this happens to you, you should speak to your current employer to see what the options are and if you can stay in your current role. Everyone’s circumstances are different, but if you face any challenges with an existing or potential employer, contact Citizens Advice for advice. Call: 01482 224511 to make an appointment at Shores. You’re not on your own. Want to help others? We are looking for new advice volunteers. No prior experience is required and full training will be provided. You could make a real difference to people’s lives and have a positive impact on your community. Email volunteering@hulleastridingcab.org.uk for more info.
Money helper drop in taking place at The Shores Centre on March 11 THE COST of energy is very high at the moment and it is causing many people to worry. Usually if you are worried about an increase in your energy bill you can respond by switching to a better deal, but better deals are unlikely to be found at the present time. In order to take a proactive approach to providing people with assistance, Withernsea Big Local invited representatives across all stretches of the community to meet as a partnership. None of those present at the first meeting have any influence over energy prices, which is a national problem, but they were able to exchange information and best practice to ensure that residents in our area have access to a wealth of information about what households can do in response to the increase in prices. A drop in session is to be held on Friday, March 11 between 11 am and 3 pm at Shores where residents can come to obtain further information. The agencies who will be present have seen an increase in the number of people reaching out for support. The message they want to deliver as loudly as possible is that those who need help should know that they are not alone. Reaching out for help as soon as possible maximises the options open to them. Many who need help don’t ask for it until the very last minute when action which can be taken is
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limited - with more time comes more options. So if you are struggling, reach out to someone whether it’s Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, your church, your ward councillors or any of the organisations listed here. They say a problem shared is a problem halved. This drop-in session shows there are a number of agencies ready and willing to listen to you. They are not guaranteed to have the answer but if they don’t there is a good chance they can signpost you to someone who does. Even if the problem can’t be completely fixed it can be reduced to something which feels more manageable. Giving your finances a regular health check is a good way of ensuring you maximise your income and that the money you have to spend works as hard for you as possible. Review whether you can increase your income by claiming benefits and government grants or by checking you are being paid the right wage. Below is a list of useful websites where you can find a wealth of information about what you could be entitled to. If you need further assistance you can make an appointment to speak to an advisor of Citizens Advice at Shores by telephoning 01482 224511. Unity in Community Charity has funds for energy vouchers for residents of Hull and East Yorkshire. These are not linked to benefits but are limited to pre-payment gas or electric meters. Contact 01482 420836 Monday – Thursday 9am – 4pm and Friday 9am – 2pm. Make sure you take meter readings regularly – ideally as soon as you can after being requested to do so – so you are paying for what you actually use, and not what your energy provider thinks you are using. Look for
savings that you can make by reducing energy which is being wasted. Are there any draughts which can be blocked? Can appliances be turned off and not left on standby. Can any improvements be made to the insulation of your home? East Riding homeowners and private sector tenants are able to install cavity wall and loft insulation for £99 a measure subject to the survey of the property. If you think you may require insulation to your home or require more information on the funding they can offer, please contact Heat Insulation Ltd to book your free survey on 01482 588591. You can also apply online at www.heat-insulation.co.uk. Are the financial products you and your family use the best for you? Expensive overdrafts and loans can make managing limited finances even more difficult. HEY Credit Union are a local, not-forprofit provider of financial services, and anyone who lives or works locally is welcome to join. They are owned by their members and are dedicated to helping improve their financial wellbeing through a range of products and services. These include safe savings, to help save for a family event or for a rainy day, and affordable loans, to help spread the cost-of-living expenses or an unexpected purchase. They can be contacted by phone on 01482 778753, by email at
info@hullandeycu.co.uk, or in branch at the Shores Centre on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 9am and 12 noon. Organisations represented at the meeting: ● Withernsea Big Local ● South East Holderness Ward Councillors ● East Riding Yorkshire Council Welfare Visiting Team ● DWP ● HWRCC ● Withernsea Town Council ● HEY Credit Union ● Citizens Advice Bureau ● Shores Centre ● Churches Together ● Hull and East Yorkshire Mind Useful websites ● Citizens Advice : www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ ● Welfare Visiting team: www.eastriding.gov.uk/housing/h ousing-benefit-and-council-taxsupport/welfare-visiting-team/ ● Energy efficiency at home: www.eastriding.gov.uk/housing/e nergy-efficiency/energy-efficiencyat-home/ ● SHoRes Center: https://shores.org.uk/ ● Hull & East Yorkshire Credit Union: https://hullandeycu.co.uk/ ● Withernsea Big Local: https://www.withernseabiglocal.c o.uk/ ● Home – Hull and East Yorkshire Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/
Money Matters with Withernsea Credit Union By Matthew Lloyd The incoming increase in energy prices is cause for concern for everyone, and will make it even more challenging to make ends meet. To help people access information and support, there will be a drop-in at the Shores Centre on Friday 11th March from 11 am to 3 pm. Anyone is welcome to come for a friendly chat, and there will be a range of organisations and groups present who may be able to help, including Citizens Advice, HEY Credit Union, the ERYC Healthy Homes Team, and more. In the meantime, check out these tips from the Energy Saving Trust (https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/hub/quick-tips-to-saveenergy/) which could help you reduce your energy use and lower your bills: 1. Switching off standby Just by remembering to turn your appliances off at the plug, rather than leaving them on standby, you could save money. Most appliances can be turned off at the plug without it affecting their programming – check the instructions for any appliances you aren’t sure about. 2. Eliminating draughts Unless your home is very new, you will lose some heat through draughts, which could be around doors and windows, gaps around the floor, or through the chimney. Professional draughtproofing may cost around £200, but can lead to long-term reduction in your energy bill – DIY draught-proofing can be much cheaper. 3. Turning off lights Turn your lights off when you’re not using them or when you leave a room – and replacing the lights in your home with LED
bulbs could help you save even more. 4. Be careful with your washing Use your washing machine more carefully: put it on a 30degree cycle instead of higher temperatures, and try to limit its use by one run per week for a year. 5. Avoid tumble drying Try to use the tumble dryer less frequently – dry clothes on racks inside where possible or outside in warmer weather. 6. Shower instead of bathing Some of us might enjoy a long soak in the bath, but swapping just one bath a week with a shower could save you money – and keeping your shower time to around 4 minutes could save you even more. 7. Be smart in the kitchen Kettles are one of the most used appliances in the kitchen – avoid filling them with more water than is needed to save unnecessary electrical use. You could also consider fitting an aerator onto your existing kitchen tap to reduce the amount of water coming out without affecting how it washes or rinses. And only run your dishwasher when it is full to reduce the amount of water you use. 8. Check your insulation Effective insulation of your hot water cylinder is important – even if you have thin spray foam or a loose 25mm jacket, you can benefit from increasing the insulation to a British Standard Jacket 80mm thick. Insulating your water tank, pipes and radiators is a quick and easy way to save money on your bills.
Withernsea Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club By Kevin Watson AS PART of the AFVBC.net group of Breakfast Clubs, we may be a far-flung outpost on the east coast of Holderness, but we provide a warm safe venue, a gathering for both serving and veteran members of the Armed Forces. That includes regulars or reservists, short-termers and longserving alike. Whether it’s just coming in for a chat, or for support, advice, the door is open every first and third Saturday of the month at the Meridian Centre in Withernsea from 10am to midday, for just a hot drink, or a bacon or sausage buttie. There is no charge for tea, coffee, water, chat, or a smile, all we ask is a donation of £1.50 if having a buttie. Sarcasm and wit come free, at no extra charge! January 15th A fantastic turnout for our Breakfast Club, with 35 braving the cold to join in the banter with a brew and sandwich. We had some more new faces today, who enjoyed coming. We have a free raffle every meeting, with prizes kindly donated, and one of the new boys won! A great way to welcome someone in! We were proud to be able to use our own Breakfast Club mugs, with the cost being covered by a donation from the Credit Union at the end of last year, and the mugs being produced locally by Precious Prints. It’s just another way of making those attending feel part of the club. Again, numerous teas and coffees were consumed, lubricating the vocal cords for a good old chinwag! February 5th saw another good meeting, with 31 playing out. A big thanks to Ian and Vicky for the refreshments replen on the teas and coffees, they make a cracking team! The new mugs from Precious Prints, with the cost covered by a donation from the Credit Union at Shores really give us a good sense of belonging. We had an adhoc unannounced visit from a chap from the Hull4Heroes group, who spoke about GEO, a new thing of theirs. But don’t worry, we’re not having lectures/presentations every meeting, this is a place just for butty brew and banter! February 19th saw another good morning at the Withernsea AFVBC, with 35 coming on a calm if nippy morning after a week of storms! We had first timers and regulars, all enjoying the banter, butties and brews. It’s humbling to be a part of the Admin team, to see and hear just what this club means to those who come. Steady teamwork behind the counter kept up with making the brews, running the free raffle, and topping up when needed. Also plans for a way to celebrate the anniversary in May of the setting up of our club were announced.
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Sculpture hopeful of a permanent home By Kevin Watson
A big thanks has to go to everyone who comes, you make this club what it is. All veterans and serving Armed Forces personnel are welcome, regulars or reservists. It is enjoyed by all who attend, and really does bring back that sense of camaraderie, of belonging, and of supporting each other (as well as occasional ribbing!)
1. ENJOY: Biscuits being enjoyed with a brew 2. SOCIAL: Members enjoying a brew before the butties arrive 3. A&B: NEW MUGS: The new branded mugs
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THE SCULPTURE ‘We’ve Got You Covered’ was commissioned in 2019, with the cost raised through public subscription. The sculpture depicts 10 relevant military images throughout the twentieth century. It was planned to complement the new War Memorial during the annual Remembrance period. The belief and support shown by those in the town of Withernsea in bringing the project to fruition was truly humbling. From the first year of it being erected, it proved a popular attraction, with poppies being placed on the figures by those who wished
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to pay their respects. The figures are cut from steel sheet which has been treated. For the last three years it has been temporarily erected, with permission, around the period of November 11 on the raised earthen bank at the side of the Memorial Gardens. With the age of the group of volunteers slowly creeping up it is becoming harder to convey the figures from storage, to erect them, remove them after Remembrance, and take them back into storage again. It was thought that now is
the time for the sculpture to be given a permanent home, a gift from the people of Withernsea to reflect and remember those who have fallen in defence of the realm. Therefore the custodians of the sculpture would like to present it to the town, via the Trustees of the Memorial Gardens, in order to provide a permanent display for the people of this town, and visitors alike. The volunteers have met with the Memorial Garden Trust and will now go to the next Withernsea Town Council meeting for a decision.
South East Holderness Ward update By Councillor Claire Holmes
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the improvement of this area of our promenade and we will continue to push for further improvements. Having seen all the hard work and preparation that had been done on the lead up to the Withernsea Feastival it was I am pleased that the new railings on the disappointing that it had to be postponed. promenade have arrived and been installed. All However, it is better that we can look forward to enjoying it in weather conditions that are three ward councillors agree that the railings safe and more enjoyable than what we are a vast improvement on the unsightly experienced on that weekend. The hoardings. The design is simpler than the Victorian style because this is not a complete postponement of the Feastival was inevitable and sensible given the fierce storm predicted solution to the problem of the land behind the and which came to pass. Please keep an eye railings. Your ward councillors continue to out for the new date and come and support it encourage talks to resolve that issue. In the meantime, residents and visitors can now enjoy when it is rearranged. The money helper drop in which has been panoramic views of the sea as they walk along the promenade. Those who walk through arranged at the Shores Centre on March 11 Italian Gardens to look at the picture boards or between 11 am and 3 pm is a really exciting initiative and I urge residents to attend and sit to enjoy the space have a view out to sea speak to the many agencies present [including which was blocked previously by the boards. your ward councillors] who will be there to offer We as your ward councillors hope that this is the first step towards a long term solution for help and support. See you there. Ward update column by South East Holderness Ward Councillor Claire Holmes. Councillor Holmes is one of three ward councillors for our area along with Councillor Lyn Healing and Councillor Dave Tucker. If anyone has any specific questions or topics they would like Councillor Holmes to cover please do send them in to us at Withernseacommunitynews@hotmail.com
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Local football fan publishes first book inspired by supporting Hull City AFC over the last 40 years EAST Yorkshire born and bred, Richard Lusmore “came of age at Hull's Boothferry Park and Spiders nightclub”. He has now published his first book ‘Not All-Ticket’. Although this is his first published book he is not new to writing having been the co-editor of the first two Hull City fanzines. He is also “a self-confessed Easington United nerd”, having been his local club's press officer since 1988 and for 21 years editor of their award-winning matchday programme. It is no surprise therefore that much of this first book features his love of football. Set in the 1980s, ‘Not All-Ticket: From Withernsea High to Boothferry Park Halt’ chronicles a dramatic period in the history of Hull City AFC through the eyes of a young fan from rural East Yorkshire. From relegation and receivership to the 'Robinson renaissance', the author experiences a rollercoaster of emotions, culminating in dismay at perhaps the most contentious managerial dismissal in the club's history. The book has been seven years in the making, Richard confessed: “I began it in 2014 with a view to having it published in time for Hull's year as UK City of Culture. That proved a tad optimistic.” In talking about the inspiration for writing his first booked he explained: “If I'm being honest, probably ever since 'Fever Pitch' came out in 1992. I think every football fan who fancies himself as a writer wishes he'd wrote that one. I'd been heavily involved with the Hull City fanzines from 1988 and that had also had me ‘dreaming’ of making a living out of writing. But that's all it was, a dream. “Then more people followed Nick Hornby's lead and produced really good books about football fandom, including several in recent years about following The Tigers.
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However, the 1980s was a period that remained largely ignored and that gave me the idea for 'Not All Ticket' - that and a de-cluttering exercise I was doing in the house, which involved a lot of old match tickets and programmes. With it being the 1980s I also wanted to include the music and clubbing scene as that was my ‘coming of age’ period.” The book charts a course through how it feels to follow an unfashionable team in an oftenunloved city. He flirts with rival sporting attractions, then tosses them aside in favour of the small-fry team in this ‘tatty fish town’. The football-fuelled adrenalin rush is soon replicated in his first forays into the local music and club scene. Discovering the delights of Hull after dark, he soon realises that Saturday is about much more than just the match. First-hand terrace tales and musical memories abound in an uplifting memoir. Most importantly Richard has enjoyed the process of writing the book. He added: “It really has been a ‘labour of love’, one that took me back to some of the happiest days of my life. I'm a bit of a nostalgia buff anyway, I love the social history of the 1970s and 1980s, so the chance to incorporate that into a book about my chosen pursuits of the era was too good to miss.” ‘Not All Ticket’ is a first-hand account of following City during one of the most dramatic periods in the club’s history. It covers a story that has been largely ignored for 40 years, including the moment when the Tigers made unwanted history when they entered receivership in 1982. From the quirks of fate in City’s heart-breaking 1983/84 season that saw promotion and a first ever Wembley appearance both cruelly denied them, it takes its readers
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back to relive the typical matchday experience of a 1980s football fan played out to a soundtrack from the city’s music and clubbing scene. It felt apt to ask Richard which was his personal favourite City match, he said: “Now there's a question! The obvious one would have to be the Championship Playoff Final win in 2008. To see 40,000 City fans inside Wembley and to have the Dean Windass local 'Boys Own' story unfurl before your very eyes is something I could've only dreamt about back in the 1980s. “If we're talking the period covered by the book, the obvious ones are probably the two comeback wins in the 1984/85 promotion season: the amazing 5-4 win at Orient after being 4-1 down with 23 minutes left, and the 3-2 home win over Derby at Boothferry Park, which saw a last minute Billy Whitehurst winner cap a comeback from two down after having had a man sent off and also prompted a mass pitch invasion. “The 4-1 win over Sheffield United in October 1983 is another favourite - simply because putting the Blades to the sword was an alltoo-rare occurrence back then and as such remains deeply satisfying. “Then I think of the 2-0 win over Leeds at Elland Road in September 1987, the immediate postReceivership match against Mansfield in February 1982, which was a really emotional affair, and the 1-0 win at Walsall that clinched promotion back to the Second Division in May 1985. “But if I have to choose just one, it would probably be the 1-0 win at Swansea City in the FA Cup Fourth Round on 3 February 1987. It was a night match as City had only won at Shrewsbury the previous weekend in a game that had been postponed several times. As such, only about a
hundred of us travelled to the Vetch Field, which was an intimidating place at the best of times. To make things worse, City had Frankie Bunn sent off early in the game but won 1-0 thanks to a Richard Jobson goal at our end of the pitch, early in the second half. It was, I think, our only meaningful chance all game! The rest of the game was like 'The Alamo', goalkeeper Tony Norman was tremendous and sent over 8,000 of his fellow Welshmen home very unhappy. In fact we did well to get out alive that night! I got home at about five in the morning and was at work in Hull the next day! It didn't matter, I was convinced we were going to win the Cup. We lost 3-0 at Third Division Wigan in the next round... Typical City!” The book also delves into Hull’s other sporting attractions of the era, from speedway at the Boulevard and cricket at the Circle to the city’s rugby league clubs’ biggest day out beneath the Twin Towers. It also includes a foreword by promotionwinning manager Brian Horton. Wondering if this is going to be the first of many books or a completed accomplishment, Richard explained: “I suppose that largely depends on the publishers! Hopefully, 'Not All Ticket' will sell in enough copies to persuade them to at least let me write the follow-up, which would take me to the end of my fanzine involvement in the mid90s, another dramatic period in the history of the club. It's where I anticipated ending 'Not All Ticket' but by the time I'd got as far as 1988, I was already beyond Pitch's word count limit! I've also got another couple of sports book ideas, along with one or two ideas outside a sporting theme.” You can purchase 'Not All Ticket' from Waterstones, WH Smiths, Amazon, Hove.co.uk or by
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01. PUBLISHED: Richard Lusmore with his first published book , ‘Not All-Ticket: From Withernsea High to Boothferry Park Halt’ 02. EARNING HIS STRIPES: A young Richard Lusmore and mate Alan Franklin can be seen low down on Bunkers Hill, to the right of Hull City striker Keith Edwards (9), as they watch the Tigers edge past Halifax in the FA Cup, 22 November 1980 (picture Keith Middleton) 03. AWAY WITH THE TIGERS: An action shot from City's 2-1 win at Northampton in Division 4, 5 March 1983 with the travelling support pictured on the Spion Kop in the background (picture David Featherstone) 04. HALCYON DAYS: A packed Boothferry Park for the top of the table game against Bradford City in Division Three, 16 February 1985 (picture Roger Hill) 05. ROCKIN' THE TOWN: The book also captures the author's nocturnal activities during the 1980s, such as the weekly Thursday rock'n'roll nights at Gatsby's during the summer of 1985 06. CARAVAN OF LOVE: A rare moment of enjoyment at Crystal Palace, 13 December 1986. Brian Horton was sent off in a 51 defeat and the author endured some hairy moments after the game
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Yorkshire Water and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust back ban on plastics in wet wipes YORKSHIRE Water and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has called for a ban on plastics in wet wipes and all single-use sanitary items, as well as an end to ‘Fine to Flush’ labelling and mandatory ‘Do Not Flush’ warnings on single use sanitary items packaging. In evidence supplied to the government, Yorkshire Water has also called for an extension of the responsibility of manufacturers to cover costs of educating customers about correct methods of disposal, and clean-up costs resulting from incorrect disposal. Ben Roche, director of wastewater at Yorkshire Water, said: “Wet wipes containing plastic, which do not break down in the sewer like toilet paper, are regularly flushed into our sewer network. These have a significant impact on the operation of our network and can lead to restricted toilet use, sewage entering homes and gardens, sewage escapes into the local environment or pollution to local watercourses. “We have backed Fleur Anderson’s bill to ban plastics in wet wipes and are urging the government to take further action to ban plastics in all single use sanitary items. We are also calling for the government to increase responsibility of manufacturers of all single use sanitary items to
cover costs of educating customers about correct methods of disposal, and the clean-up costs that come from incorrect disposal. With millions of pounds of customers’ bills, money which could be better spent elsewhere, used to clear these blockages and we believe this cost should be covered by manufacturers of wet wipes and plastic-containing sanitary products. “We have concerns that the current ‘Fine to Flush‘ standard is not reflective of real-world customer behaviour and means many products that pass the standard still have the potential to cause blockages. The standard sends a confusing message to customers and therefore makes behaviour change more difficult. We believe the government should introduce mandatory ‘Do Not Flush’ labelling of single use sanitary items to remove confusion around what can and can’t be flushed down the toilet.” The UK uses 11 billion wet wipes per year and 90% of those contain plastic. In 2021, 45% of the blockages Yorkshire Water removed from the sewer network in the region were caused by wet wipes being incorrectly flushed down toilets, costing millions of pounds to resolve. Ana Cowie, marine pollution officer at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust,
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BODITRAX COMING TO WITHERNSEA LIBRARY IN GROUNDBREAKING SCHEME EAST Riding Libraries and Customer Services are launching Boditrax units in five libraries including Withernsea. There will be a launch event at Withernsea Library on Saturday, March 12 between 9.30am and 12.30pm. The free event is open to anyone to come along and find out more about Boditrax, how the service works, and the benefits of signing up for a consultation. Those attending will see an example of a consultation being carried out and hear about the partnerships and groups who can help to make the best of mental and physical wellbeing. Qualified staff will be happy to answer any questions, and attendees will be able to sign up for a consultation on the day. Boditrax units give a personalised path to better health and wellbeing. Participants are encouraged to come back for consultations over 12 weeks to review their progress. This service, the first of its kind for libraries in the UK, is free for East Riding Libraries members. Membership is free - to join, sign up for membership online, or visit any East Riding Library. At the initial consultation, customers will use Boditrax, a medically approved body analyser, to complete a full-body composition scan. From these results, a trained advisor / member of library staff will discuss the five points of physical health that can indicate the user’s current level of wellbeing. The private and confidential scan also provides 20 different measurements of health and fitness, which can be viewed and
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As the latest in a long list of people who have held the office of Chairman I feel privileged to be associated to Withernsea Golf Club at a time when we are developing our facilities and looking to òpen them up to residents of the town and local area. The golf course and club have been in its current location since 1909, the course has been extended and the way that the club is managed has changed since then. Despite that it remains Withernsea's golf course and is still owned by its members almost all of who live within 15 miles of the first tee. Some golf clubs have helped to retain the image that golf is a game played by the wealthy and elite, this is something that Withernsea Golf Club has never tried or even wanted, to do. Way back in the 70s and 80s many high profile business men and sports personalities’ took every opportunity to visit our town and play golf at Withernsea. The comment was often made that the golf course was a challenge and good to play but more importantly it was somewhere that they could come and relax with friends after the game.
“ WITHERNSEA GOLF CLUB REVEAL £80K INVESTMENT IN THE CLUBHOUSE AND COURSE
THE last year has seen Withernsea’s Golf Club invest £80,000 in improving the Clubhouse and course. The long established mature course is set within the stunning low lying, rural plains of Holderness bordering Egrom’s Lane on the edge of the town. With its narrow undulating fairways the course demands accuracy from the tee with varying sizes of well guarded
greens, offering a fair but true test to all abilities. Full golf club membership is only £1 a day meaning new members only paying £365 membership fees to give them access to the course every day of the year. There is also no interest fee for paying the membership monthly. Membership is limited to 150 members to ensure course availability for members. Membership gives
access to club competitions, Hull and district open competitions, and interclub matches. The club has a thriving seniors section. The Club is owned and run by its members giving you an opportunity to have a say in the running of your club. On becoming a member you automatically become a shareholder of your club. Club Chairman, Neil Baxter, commented: “I am proud of
the investment we have been able to make in the club over the last 12 months. It provides a fantastic facility for the town.” Club Captain Dave Dean said: "I am honoured to be the Captain of Withernsea Golf Club for 2022. This is an exciting year for WGC. After two years of Covid induced lockdowns and closures, things are looking promising that we can have a
full year of uninterrupted golf. Work has been going to the exterior of our clubhouse for several months and soon will be completed. Changes to the interior will begin shortly to be finished by mid March. Our newly re-formed greens committee have been very pro active over the winter months and with the hard work of our greens team, Steve and Mark, the course is beginning to revert to its
former glory, with still two months to go before the new golfing year. We have already had several ex members showing interest in re-joining us, and recent visitors have been very complimentary about our course. I am aware that many members at other clubs are very frustrated about not being able to play thier own course when they want to. This will not happen here. We members own our
own course and we can decide how many of us belong to this club to ensure everybody has access. I think our introductory offer of golf at £1 a day will create a lot of interest, but we will not, oversubscribe. I look forward to meeting you soon.” The club has been running for 113 years having been established in 1909.
Our current ambition is to return that status to Withernsea GC. Over recent years people have forgotten what a precious facility they have on their doorstep and, sad though it is to admit the club has been through a period of decline. We are not alone in that and many Golf Clubs up and down the UK have actually closed their doors for good. I am pleased to announce that we are not one of those clubs and in fact we are poised to take the club on to a stronger, more sustainable footing and hopefully ensure that Withernsea will have a tremendous facility for the local community and visitors for years to come. We will probably never be as elaborate as our neighbours in the golf world but we are midway through a refurbishment of our old clubhouse and for the first time in many years our greenkeeping team have been given the support to help improve the quality of the playing areas out on the course. One of the big benefits our members have is that, unlike many clubs with high membership numbers, they can almost always get on the course whenever they wish. A relatively new member recently told me that when he is out on the course it sometimes feels
like he is playing millionaires golf but only paying beer money for the privilege. All of that will hopefully be of interest to those that play golf now and those that have an interest in starting to play, whether to ease the competitive urges or as part of a healthier lifestyle. Whatever the reason we have tried to find a way to reduce the cost in the initial period until you know for sure that the game of golf, and Withernsea Golf Club is for you. Non golfers please don’t despair, we haven’t forgotten you. We are currently talking to organisations working in the community with the aim of bringing other activities to the Club. Some of that effort is being spent looking to providing activity for the youth in the area whilst a second project is looking to provide a facility for the community to join us in a social/sporting activity that we feel anyone could join in. Add to that a friendly clubhouse, a tremendous view and a relaxed atmosphere and our hope is that we can be an even greater asset to the community. Neil Baxter
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IN PREVIOUS issues, I have described the siting of gun batteries in the Holderness Area, such as those at Spurn, Kilnsea, and on Sunk Island (which had a matching position at Stallingborough on the other side of the river). Sir Winston Churchill had been instrumental in switching the Royal Navy from coal to oil-powered vessels, so defence of Killingholme, a strategic oil and fuel stock base was seen as paramount. The threat of German naval activity in the North Sea, both from U-boats and the Grand Fleet, prompted a series of defences along the East Coast. The Humber estuary was assigned as a safe muster area for convoys and a number of defences were built to control the entrance. When the National Defence Committee looked at the new batteries (Stallingborough and Sunk) they were not satisfied, so recommended that as well as the garrison on Spurn, two armed forts should be built in the river. Coupled with boom defences and minefields, these would then control shipping lanes in the Humber, and protect against attack. Before the design of the fort itself was decided, the contract was awarded to C J Wills & Son, who had studied the area and proposals put forward. The decision was made to build Bull Fort on an octagonal foundation one hundred feet across between each face. An outer row of 74’ piles were driven 37’ into the river bed, with an inner row 27’ inside, with radial steel arms bracing the two. A supply of
fresh clean water for both forts was achieved by a well bored into the chalk line below. Sand began to scour and so tons of stone and chalk rubble were deposited, with the addition of 776 twenty-ton blocks of concrete, cast and shipped from Grimsby, placed around the fort apart from the landing stage area, to the level of the low water mark. The fort design built was circular, with an external diameter of 82’, comprising a double skin of 3/8” steel plate, the gap filled in with concrete. To the sea was also a belt of 12” thick armoured plate. The “ground” floor had sleeping quarters, ablutions, boiler and engine rooms, on the first floor would be more bunks and hammocks, a kitchen, stores, and officers mess. It was planned to hold 113 men and six officers of the Royal Garrison Artillery, and 46 men and two engineers of Royal Engineers. A cellar had the main magazine, shell store, coal, and beer cellar (!) Ventilation was provided by a forced-air system. Supply to the fort was via a landing stage of steel and timber, with a hand-operated crane, which must have been fine in good weather, but tricky when a swell was on! The gun-floor was at roof level, with armament of four 6” Breech Loading Mk7 guns. The two facing the sea were in an armoured barbette, the other two in open barbette emplacements. A bullet-proof structure housed the Electric-light Directing Station, and Battery Command Post. Four sponsons, built onto the outside plates, accessible from the first floor housed a
90cm searchlight in each. The 6” guns were mounted in October 1918, with the fort being officially completed in December 1919. During peace-time, it was maintained by a garrison of twelve other ranks and one officer. In 1939, the fort was manned by the East Riding Heavy Artillery Regiment (442 Coast). Improvements were made, including amenities, with a full-sized snooker table. By now the threat of German E-boats had increased, so the fort's armament was modified to include two 6-pounder Quick Firing (QF) Guns in place of two of the original guns. Two extra searchlights were installed in reinforced concrete sponsons. By November 1943 the 6 pounders were placed in care and maintenance, and the fort ceased its operational role in January 1945. The army maintained both forts until 1956 when the guns were removed. Bull and Haile were placed in civilian hands for care and maintenance until 1964, mainly for the propane navigation lights and CO2 fog-bell. These were eventually replaced by an electric lantern, wind power recharging the batteries, which also powered a new electric fog bell. Speaking to a chap who had been across in the eighties to check some of the fog-horn system, there was no sign of the snooker table, which it is said that the army had left there…… Haile Sand fort was a scaled down version of Bull, and construction progressed more rapidly with a secure foundation of marl clay being found at a
shallow depth. Being usually accessible at low tides by horse and cart, it was easier to resupply. Haile was armed with two 4” guns and had two sponsons to house searchlights. The anti-submarine net stretched between the two forts. In 1928 the guns were removed, At the outbreak of WW2, two 12 ponder QF guns were installed in the old emplacements, then in July 1940 these were replaced with two twin 6-pounders. Some structural alterations took place, a third searchlight being added, and a steel boom reaching to the shore. Post-war it followed the same fate as Bull. It has recently been sold and is privately-owned. Bull Fort remains an enigma, not commercially viable. The combined garrison of both forts during WW2 was 10 officers and 245 other ranks. The isolated location and monotony was an issue for those stationed there, despite a cinema and snooker room .In 1923 a gunner was injured on Bull during a practice shoot and could not be evacuated straight away, and there were spells when supplies couldn’t reach the fort due to high seas.
1. Approaching Bull fort landing stage 2. Bull Fort interior, access to Search light, and bunk bed system 3. Bull Fort Searchlight Sponson 4. Haile Sand fort, with Bull fort behind 5. Haile Sand fort from the air 6. Fort locations
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PICTURE This Withernsea photography club meet at Withernsea Leisure Centre on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7pm to 9pm, old and new members are welcome. Please contact the club by email or Facebook before turning up as we are having planned events away from the Leisure Centre and will not be there for every meeting. Members have a monthly competition and the results determine their photographer of the year.
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The competition entries this month were: 1. Carol Carrick 2. Dave Longhorn - St Patricks Church 3. Chris Smith - Minster in the trees 4. Godfrey Holmes - Railings 5. Mike James - Pier Towers 6. Andrea Lister - Abstract 7. Lyn Crum - Oscar 8. Gavin Ewan - Beggars Bob The winners 1st Carol Carrick 2nd Joint Lyn Crum and Dave Longhorn 3rd Mike James
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Withernsea Children's Centre Pretty Muddy Race for Life
ON SUNDAY, July 3, a group of ladies working at Withernsea Children's centre will be taking part in the Pretty Muddy Race for Life, raising money for Cancer Research UK. The group will be putting their endurance to the test, and getting muddy in the process, to support vital research into the disease. The group are aiming to raise £200 in total for the charity, and have already received generous donations from the public. The children’s centre is run by friendly, passionate and
knowledgeable staff, who work alongside colleagues from Midwifery and Health Visiting to provide a range of activities and services for children ages 0-19 and their parents, in addition to English and Maths help for adults. Matthew Temperton, leader at the centre, said: “The team at Withernsea Children Centre are always working in a passionate, creative, attentive, and family focussed way to deliver a highquality offer to people within the local community.
Their involvement in the Pretty Muddy event is reflective of their drive and motivation to support both Cancer Research UK and their work towards better outcomes for families affected by cancer. I wish them all the best and am sure they will work as the strong team they are to pull each other over the finish line. Good luck, Ladies.” For those who would like to donate, please visit the group’s fundraising page at https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.o rg/team/wcc-mud-run
Cinema nights return to Burton Pidsea WITH the Covid restrictions lifted the Cinema Nights are back. Starting with "Nowhere Special" on Friday evening March 11th. This is the poignant yet up-lifting story of 35 year old windowcleaner John who has been told he only has months to live. He has a three year old son and wants to find the perfect couple to take care of him. Watch the trailer on the Hall web-site: burtonpidseamemorialhall.org. The doors open at 6.30pm for a 7.15pm start. Admission is £5 and the bar will be open. Also available are soft drinks and Mr Moos ice cream. After two years of restrictions come along for a great evening out.
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Cost effective recipes of the month By South East Holderness Ward Councillor Lyn Healing HELLO everyone, with the price increases we are all experiencing particularly in our grocery baskets I thought each month I’d put together some cost effective easy recipes that I have done over the years and have been enjoyed by family and friends, I hope you enjoy them too. Shop around as it is amazing how much prices vary from shop to shop and don’t forget to try out the Shores Pantry opposite Boots the chemist. There are some great bargains to be had and anyone who is resident in South East Holderness regardless of income can shop there. Happy eating.
PASTA POT serves 4 175g (6oz) pasta twists or shells 25g (1oz) butter or margarine 500g (1lb) Minced beef, chicken or pork ½ tsp mixed herbs 300ml (1/2 pint) beef stock 350g (12oz) low fat natural yoghurt 75g (3oz) grated cheddar cheese 1 chopped onion 1 clove of garlic 450g (16oz) tin baked beans 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Method: Cook pasta in boiling salted water for 10 mins and drain. Heat butter/marg in pan, add garlic, bring to a simmer, cook for 20 mins, add beans. In a casserole dish layer the meat mixture and pasta. Mix the yoghurt, eggs and cheese in a jug and pour over casserole, place in oven and bake at 180 dg.c or gas mark 4 for 35-40 mins. Lovely served with salad and garlic bread.
Steak and mushroom crumble serves 4 450g (1lb) braising or stewing steak1 75g (3oz) butter 450ml (3/4 pint) beef stock, or if you prefer you could use beer 225g (8oz) mushrooms 100g (4oz) plain flour 1 onion chopped Salt and black pepper 100g (4oz) cheddar cheese
Method: Heat 1oz of butter, add onion and fry until softened. Add steak and brown, add stock and bring to a simmer and cook for 2 hours. Add mushrooms for the last 10 minutes. Rub remaining butter and flour together until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the cheese and seasoning. Place meat mixture and a little gravy in an ovenproof dish, top with the crumble mix and bake at 200 dg.C gas mark 6 for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with remaining gravy and green vegetables.
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Creative Arts forms part of ‘the new normal’ at Withernsea High School By Tim Nuttall THE WORLDS of Dance, Music, Drama and Art have been brought back together as part of a new Creative Arts faculty at Withernsea High School. With two full-scale productions already in the pipeline, including the school’s annual dance show, the new faculty aims to bring back some of the creative performance opportunities that were lost during the initial wave of the pandemic. As a nod to the difficulties experienced over the past two years, the students themselves have steered the creative direction for their up-coming dance production under the title of ‘The New Normal’. The show, which takes place at the University of Hull’s Middleton Hall later this month, aims to showcase young people’s resilience, warm energy and community spirit in the face of Covid-19. Defining moments of the pandemic will be represented through dance, with each number exploring a different significant moment. Explaining more about the show’s premise, Jamie Hughes, Head of Creative Arts and Teacher of Dance, said: ‘As individuals, our students have all faced so many challenges in recent months. Although the pandemic is a tough topic to negotiate, it is one that our Year 11 students wanted to address from their own perspectives as it is something that has affected them quite significantly at a defining time in their lives. “They have taken inspiration from the spirit and kindness of Captain Sir Tom Moore, along with their own community spirit, to create a show brimming with positivity and humour amongst moments of reflection.” Following the cancellation of last year’s production due to continuing restrictions and uncertainty this month’s show marks a welcome return to live performance for the school’s dance community who are all keen to get back on stage. Appetite for the return of live entertainment is not only restricted to the students, with the intended audience also apparently keen to celebrate its return. This was highlighted by demand for tickets which saw over 150 transactions take place in less than a week after they first went on sale. Commenting on the overall excitement that is building for the show, Mrs Hughes added: ‘We are delighted that ticket sales have got off to such a strong and impressive start, particularly when some people are still feeling cautious about attending group
events. “Preparation for the show is going really well. Having missed out on a show last year, our students are really excited at the prospect of performing in front of a live audience again. “Ultimately, we are all working towards ensuring our students have a great time dancing together on stage - providing them with a rich life experience that has been sorely lacking throughout the darkest days of the pandemic. “I am extremely proud of our dance community and I’m looking forward to showcasing their hard work at this month’s show.” Around 80 performers will feature in this year’s production, with the majority of them coming from the school’s Key Stage 4 cohort where dance lessons are an established part of the curriculum and a popular choice for students at GCSE level. With the creation of the Creative Arts Faculty, and with a careful eye still on the on-going pandemic, ‘The New Normal’ will take a slightly different format to the school’s previous dance shows. A shortened show, with no interval, aims to build and maintain momentum throughout, whilst additional elements of drama and music will help to create a wider celebration of the performing arts. As the first major production under the banner of Creative Arts, the dance show is just the first of many exciting things in the pipeline for the young performers of Withernsea High School. Rehearsals are already under way for a summer production of hit musical ‘School of Rock’. This follows in the footsteps of a hugely successful production of ‘We Will Rock You’ which was staged at the school in February 2020, just weeks before the first lockdown arrived. For the school’s music students, continuing links with the Manchester Camerata orchestra and the expansion of live gig opportunities form part of the wider creative experiences on offer. While those studying art are enjoying involvement in projects both in and out of school, showcasing their artistic endeavours around the learning environment and in the community. Commenting on the return of creative arts and the wider impact of performance upon the school’s students, Assistant Headteacher and Teacher of Drama, Richard Mabbott said: “We are really delighted to have the Creative Arts back as a cohesive faculty. For a number of years, the individual
subjects have been disbanded across different faculties. Now, thanks to the strategic driving force of Mrs Hughes, these subjects have now been pulled back together which will lead to an increasing number of opportunities for our students. “The Creative Arts are vital in helping to build students’ confidence by bringing them out of their shells and helping to teach them valuable life skills that can be transferred to other experiences, both in and out of school. There are times in life, whether this might be in an English lesson where they will need to complete speaking and learning 1 tasks, or in the world of work where they may have to be in the spotlight for presentations, where the self-confidence that the creative arts can bring will be invaluable.” For faculty leader Mrs Hughes, herself a former student of the school between 1999 and 2004, her role builds on a legacy forged over many years by a number of well-known former teachers and colleagues. Commenting on leading the new faculty, Mrs Hughes said: “It feels really exciting and I’m really proud to take the lead on Creative 2 Arts. “When I was a pupil at the school, drama was the main option and there was no dance. When I returned as a member of staff in 2009, Kerry Grantham had established a successful Performing Arts Faculty built on the foundations laid by previous champions of the arts, including Jackie 3 Goodman and Gordon Beastall. This saw the return of dance as part of the school’s successful Rock Challenge performances, where the subject’s popularity grew in its own right. “The return of a Creative Arts Faculty is certainly a positive and inspiring move for the students who will receive a good balance of creative and academic subjects, coupled with various extra-curricular
opportunities, as part of a broad and enriching curriculum. Inheriting the legacy of the past, whilst being in a position to help drive things forward with a new generation of learners, is a real privilege and I look forward to many exciting events to come.” ‘The New Normal’ takes place at Middleton Hall, Hull University, at 7.30pm on Friday, March 25. Tickets for the event, priced £6.50 adults / £5.50 concessions, are on sale now from www.ticketsource.co.uk/whatson/hull/middleton-hall
1. DANCE: This photo shows the Year 11 Dance Group who, as part of their course, are responsible for the creative direction and organisation of the show. [Photo Credit: Tim Nuttall] 2. WORK IN PROGRESS: A mural created by art students is starting to take shape in the school’s main thoroughfare. [Photo Credit: Tim Nuttall] 3. LAST SHOW: A still from the 2020 Dance Show “And the winner is…” at Middleton Hall. [Photo Credit: Tim Nuttall]
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Hedgehogs out in the Down on the allotment day will need help By Vicky Pennington, Trustee at Holderness Hedgehog Hospital OH MY, the weather recently has been so up and down. Towards the end of February there was a lot of wind and rain and this can have a huge effect on hedgehogs and other wildlife. Many hedgehogs may have been washed out of the nests due to flooding, standing water and damage to the nests by the storms. Others may have been forced out of hibernation early. If you see a hedgehog out during the day it will need help. You can really help these hedgehogs by following these simple steps: ● Using gloves, a towel, newspaper etc. pick the hedgehog up. ● Pop it in a high sided box along with a blanket or towel and if possible provide ● some heat. ● A hot water bottle wrapped in a towel works or even a plastic bottle filled with warm water works. Just make sure there is enough room for the hedgehog to move away if it gets too hot.
● Provide a shallow bowl of water and call your nearest rescue for help. ● A cold and wet hedgehog is at risk of hypothermia and pneumonia. Find your nearest rescue at www.yorkshirehedgehogs.co.uk You can also help by providing food, hedgehogs come out of hibernation hungry and thirsty and in need of a meal. Providing food is a lifeline for visiting hedgehogs as there still isn't a lot of their natural food about. Support feeding can be wet or dry food, cat, kitten or puppy food is ideal. If you have any questions, concerns or need advice about anything hedgehog related we are here to help.
Just give us a call and please do not try to look at a hedgehog yourself, not all issues are visible. Our emergency number is 07563917914.
By Jane Sutherland WE HAVE started preparing for the new growing year. In January Colin covered a couple of crowns of rhubarb with straw and a plastic dustbin to keep the light out. This forces early pink stems, a delicious treat for us rhubarb lovers. The other crowns are just covered with straw. All the area was covered with a good manure late last year, so hopefully we should get a good crop. I have the heated propagators at home and the first chilli seeds have germinated and the sweet peppers are sown. Colin’s seed potatoes are chitting in trays in the back bedroom. We bought new seed this year as last year our potatoes, and others on the site, had blight. We don't want to plant old seed potatoes that might have blight spores on them. It is Colins job to decide what variety to grow and how many of each. He will mark out how much of the plot he needs to use. This is so that I do not trespass onto his area for the potatoes with my seeds or plants, as he says that I have done in the past. We had some damaged posts on the runner bean frame, so Colin repaired them. I supervised and helped when needed. That got Colin in the right frame of mind to prune the fruit trees and cut down the raspberry canes. We grow the autumn fruiting variety, they are a primocane called Polka, that don't need the new canes tying in. They are cut down to the ground and will fruit on this year’s canes. The sunny dry days that we had in early February kept us in a good work mode and Colin suggested cutting the tops off the Leylandii trees that are on our boundary. He got out the chainsaw and the big step ladders, but the chainsaw decided not to start, so we got out the lopping saws. We decided the best way would be to climb the steps as high as we could and saw off what we could manage, by hand. We did about an hour, cutting mostly the smaller branches near the top. Then we knocked off for lunch as our arms were well and truly aching. After lunch the chainsaw decided that it would start, so Colin got up the steps again and topped them all off. Job done. The rosemary cuttings that I took last year seem to be doing ok, well most of them are still green, so I hope that they are rooting.
The winter veg are mostly gone except the root crop, they are still going strong and there is early purple sprouting broccoli ready to pick, and it is delicious. Some of the butternut squash have started to go soft, so they got fed to the hens. We are still making soup with the good ones. We keep a record, every year in a diary of all that we grow. We also have a yearbook and make plans of the plots and record what was grown and where it was planted. It reminds me of yearly crop rotations. I went to the small greenhouse to check on the French bean plants I had put in there to dry out last year, as the staging still had plants on it, I left the plants on the floor. Finding that they were nice and dry, I started taking off the pods to shell them. Then I noticed mouse droppings. I lifted up the plants and found more droppings and chewed up pods. They have now all been shelled and the beans stored safely in jars. At the start of February, before the bad weather, an allotment work crew started cutting and trimming the big thorn hedge on our western boundary. Trev and Colin, with chainsaws, were cutting were it was needed. Myself, Big Darren, Maz, Mike, Les and another Darren were pulling the cuttings out and piling it up on a vacant plot. This was later shredded by Phil. The bigger bits were taken for logs to be stored until dry. They will then be used by some of our gardeners in wood burning stoves. In just a few days we had done the length of ten allotments. Since then, in between the storms, we have cut the rest of the hedge that runs the length of our top paddock. This needed doing before the birds start nesting as we do not want to disturb them once they have started. At the moment it looks very stark and bare, but in a couple of years it will have filled out and greened up again creating a better environment for them. We have made a lot of bird boxes that have been in use for several years, including an owl box that has been used to raise a brood of Kestrels. A lot of the small bits from the hedge were put back into the base of the bushes to provide a habitat for bugs and insects. We try to help the birds and wildlife whenever we can.
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Poems
When you pop down to your local loo you'd better take a look With the knowledge that is written there you could fill a book Killroy's gone home and I alone can entertain you all For I'm the one graffitist does the writing on the wall
Two Limericks By Godfrey Holmes
(Chorus) Writing writing writing on the wall I say I did , I have done it all Believe me I know, I'm not claiming fame It's the purest form of art because I never sign my name
The Gust Storm Eunice blew up from the South Battering Camborne to Louth Here it ran out of power Retreated to Gower? Sparing craft in the Humber's mouth!
When I've had a pint I can't resist a visit to the bog It's not that I think I'm ...missed... I keep a running log On all affairs of state and sport, I comment on the lot I wrote Marx's grave's just another communist plot (Chorus) Writing writing writing on the wall I say I did , I have done it all Believe me I always keep it clean I think that all graffiti should be heard but not obscene
The Uplift Corona is edited out... Why did you ever doubt? No more restrictions! Nor gloomy predictions! What was this health scare about?
I recall my early days I studied history Spent more time in the toilet that the class where I should be I only answered one question but I passed the whole exam I wrote "I'm not sure Emanuel Kant but I'm sure that Genghis Khan"
Killroy was 'ere By Roger Watson
(Chorus) Writing writing writing on the wall I say I did , I have done it all Roger Watson is a retired IT teacher living in Halsham. Believe me don't take me for a fool “I wrote this as a challenge, someone wrote a tune and challenged me to write some funny lyrics to it. I didn't like the tune so if you've It's o.k. if the sceptics may or may not rule got a better one... please have the words”:
My opinion on politics is liberal but fair Maggie does to us what Dennis does to her * I keep you all informed on sex and crime and love Now you're the sort of people that your mother warned you of (Chorus) Writing writing writing on the wall I say I did , I have done it all Believe me I write the one line cuts It's just like disembowelling, it takes a lot of guts When discussion gets quite heated I go to save my face I may have been defeated but I still have lots of space To write down my opinions on things like the National Front I've half a mind to join them and they say that's all you want (Chorus) Writing writing writing on the wall I say I did , I have done it all Believe me my opinions are all true Sycophancy rules... if it's o.k. by you Now I've revealed my secret I hope you won't object If I relieve my feelings and continue my project Considering my position I'm sure Newton would agree I am the very centre of Earth's Graffiti (Chorus) Writing writing writing on the wall I say I did , I have done it all Believe me I practice what I preach And we got to silence all of those who oppose free speech. *Maggie was Prime Minister when this was written
PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MONTH WE ARE pleased to share with you some of the recent photographs sent in. Thank you very much everyone for all the wonderful submissions. Chris Hemery from Withernsea has sent in the photographs 2-4 and wrote the lovely little paragraph to accompany them: “The humble little snowdrop is one of the first plants to push through the cold winter soil and brings us a burst of white colour: a herald that Spring is just around the corner. “It was given its Botanical name Galanthus Nivalis around three hundred years ago by the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus. Translated, its name means Snow milk flower. Originally a native of mainland Europe it was introduced to Britain at the beginning of the 16th century, and has given us much pleasure ever since. “These pictures have been taken in Roos churchyard which currently is just a sea of white flowers, and well worth a visit.” Please send any photographs for consideration for the April edition by March 21 to Withernseacommunitynew s@hotmail.com
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PUZZLES
Puzzle solutions and answers to the quiz on page 26
Clues for this month’s quick crossword Clues Across
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1. In addition to what is expected (4,3,7) 9. Cylindrical (7) 10. Cruelty (8) 12. Cycle of duty (8) 13. Achieving victory (7) 14. Govern (4) 17. Climbing bean (6) 18. Without consideration (10) 20. Metallic element (8) 22. Gifted (8) 24. Shabby (10) 25. Shortage (6) 28. Leave out (4) 29. Come to grips (7) 30. Draw (4) 33. Funny (8) 34. Domestic manager (7) 35. Blamelessly (14)
1. Rendering (14) 2. Person from Lhasa (7) 3. Lean over (4) 4. Insect with pincers (6) 5. One not present (8) 6. Handing over in marriage (6,4) 7. Character in Shakespeare's Othello (4) 8. Dispute (8) 11. Coastal vacation (7,7) 15. Large cushion (7) 16. Stuck fast (7) 19. Unwieldy (10) 21. End (8) 23. Nominator (8) 26. Edible stalk (7) 27. Largest US state (6) 31. Quarter (4) 32. Network (4)
KATHRYN’S QUIZ
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this month’s questions are for the romantics out there! All 10 answers contain the word LOVE – not necessarily at the beginning, it could be in the middle or at the end
QUESTIONS 1. What noun, originating in the early 1980s is used to describe someone who is young, possibly just out of college, and who has a highly paid job and an affluent lifestyle? 2. Starring Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase, which 1985 adventure comedy tells the story of two bumbling government employees who think they are US secret agents, only to discover that they are actually decoys for Nuclear War? 3. What is a percussion instrument composed of a set of tuned metal plates or tubes, arranged in the fashion of a piano keyboard? 4. Who am I? I was born on 30th March 1965 in Newick, East Sussex. I have worked as a journalist and editor for several well-known tabloid newspapers,
used to be seen on your tv screens most mornings until late last year, and have a tendency to make many an enemy due to tweets and comments I make. 5. What is a bird of the crow family, one of the only non mammal species able to recognise itself in a mirror test? 6. My antonym is “donor” but my synonyms include “beneficiary”, “giftee” and “legatee” – what am I? 7. What is either a region in north west Italy known for sophisticated wines and cuisine; or, a gentle slope leading from the foot of mountains to a region of flat land? 8. Men wore jackets and doublets as well as hose in the 1500s, but when fashion shortened the lengths of their jackets, they started to wear what to save their embarrassment when accidentally exposing themselves when sitting down or mounting a horse? 9. From which classic 1971 UK number 2 record do the following lyrics appear And I knew if I had my chance That I could make those people dance And maybe they'd be happy for a while? 10. Which brand have, since 1958, been leading the casual lifestyle revolution — helping people embrace everyday comfort with soft, breathable and comfortable footwear? Our monthly quiz master Kathryn Townsley runs two monthly pub quizzes on behalf of the Hull City Official Supporters Club (www. www.hullcityosc.org). This year, their efforts are concentrated on raising awareness and funds again for Tigers Trust - they are the independent charity linked to Hull City and in effect the supporters club "landlord" (their registered office is the same location), but also The Daniel Wilkinson Foundation - who they have previously supported, but who's efforts provide vital equipment and skills to grassroots football and sports clubs with defibrillators, CPR training and heart screenings.
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.
You can also join Kathryn’s Hull City Official Supporters Club monthly quizzes at the Green Dragon, Welton (1st Monday of the month, so the next one is Monday, March 7) and at The Constable Arms,
Sproatley (2nd Monday of the month, the next one there is on Monday, March 14). Both start at 8.15pm and are both £1 entry fee with a free supper at The Constable Arms too.
New book published by local writer to raise money for Withernsea's Pier and Promenade Association JUST before Christmas Withernsea writer and public speaker, Godfrey Holmes, published his fourth book of verse. The book is entitled ‘As Shadows Lengthen: Poems for the Pier 2020-2021’. This time 100% of the sale price is going towards Withernsea’s new pier. All of this series of poems and limericks were composed during the 2020-2021
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Pandemic. However Godfrey is keen to point out: “but [they are] not directly about the Pandemic. But shadows were undoubtedly lengthening.” Copies will be on sale in Pier Towers all through the summer priced at £5 and in the meantime they can be purchased from Moores Newsagents on Queen Street North or by calling 01964 615258.
1. AUTHOR: Godfrey Holmes on Withernsea promenade with his new book 2. FUNDRAISER: The book is raising money for the Withernsea Pier 1
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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. Yuppie 2. Spies Like Us 3. Glockenspiel 4. Piers Morgan 5. Magpie 6. Recipient 7. Piedmont 8. Codpiece 9. American Pie 10. Hush Puppies
Table top sale in Hollym ST. NICHOLAS Churches Hollym and Holmpton are holding a table top sale in Hollym Village Hall on Saturday, March 26 between 10am to 2pm. Anyone wishing to book a table please contact Pat on 630686 the cost is £6 per table.
Secondary school admissions 2022 THE PROPORTION of Year 6 children in the East Riding who have been awarded their first preference of secondary school for September 2022 has risen again this year to 97%. From Tuesday, March 1, parents and carers across the East Riding, as well as nationally, have found out which secondary school their children will attend in the next academic year, which starts in September. This year, East Riding of Yorkshire Council received 3,389 applications from parent/carers and 3,287, or 97%, have been allocated a place at their first preference school – a slight
increase on 2021. 3,361 children, 99.2% - an increase of 0.2% from last year, have been allocated a place at one of the three schools named as their first, second or third preference. Despite there being 1% more East Riding resident children in this year group than last year, these figures are an improvement on the results of last year’s secondary admissions round. Only 28 children were unable to have a place allocated at any school named as their preference and of these, 12 children have been allocated places at their catchment
area schools and 16 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 third year running. Similar to previous years, the vast majority of children (95%) living in the East Riding will attend a school in the East Riding, with 81% attending their local catchment school. 325 children living in other local authority areas have been allocated places at schools in the East Riding, with the largest number (243) coming
from Hull. 173 East Riding resident children have been allocated places at schools in other local authority areas, including 107 who have been allocated places at schools in Hull. Councillor Victoria Aitken, portfolio holder for children and young people’s education, health and wellbeing at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “I am delighted once again, to see so many children being awarded places at their chosen school, 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.”
Calendar of Events FRIDAY 4TH MARCH Reminiscence & Memory Lane group at Withernsea Library 10.30am – 11.30am (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email: cscwithernsea@eastriding.gov.uk) SATURDAY 5TH MARCH Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club (AFVBC) Meridian Centre, Withernsea from 10am – 12pm (See page 11) SUNDAY 6TH MARCH St. Nicholas Church Hollym, 9.30am Holy Communion led by Rev. Duncan Harris all welcome MONDAY 7TH MARCH Gateway Withernsea officially opening their Community Kitchen at 10am at 104 Queen Street (See page 2). Cuppa & a Chorus at Withernsea Library 10.30am – 12 noon (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email: cscwithernsea@eastriding.gov.uk) Classic Cinema - Singing in the Rain, 2pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre (see page 7) TUESDAY 8TH MARCH Family history help desk at Withernsea Library 2pm – 4pm (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email: cscwithernsea@eastriding.gov.uk) WEDNESDAY 9TH MARCH THURSDAY 10TH MARCH FRIDAY 11TH MARCH Money Helpder drop in session between 11 am and 3 pm at Withernsea Shores Centre (See page 10) Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championship (EOBC) Flattie Bash, 10am – 2pm (See page 29) Buggy Club at Withernsea Library 10am – 11am ‘Mambo Jambo’ at Withernsea Methodist
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Church at 7.30pm – ticket information on page 4 Cinema night showing Nowhere Special at Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall doors open 6.30pm starts 7.15pm £5 (See page 20) SATURDAY 12TH MARCH Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championship (EOBC) 9am – 3pm Bodytrax launch day at Withernsea Library 9.30am – 12.30pm (See page 14 for more information) SUNDAY 13TH MARCH Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championship (EOBC) 9am – 3pm St. Nicholas Church Holmpton 9.30am Holy Communion led by Rev. Duncan Harris, all welcome MONDAY 14TH MARCH TUESDAY 15TH MARCH WEDNESDAY 16TH MARCH THURSDAY 17TH MARCH FRIDAY 18TH MARCH Health Trainers stand at Withernsea Library 9.30am – 12pm Healthy chats at Withernsea Library 1pm – 2pm (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email: cscwithernsea@eastriding.gov.uk) SATURDAY 19TH MARCH Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club (AFVBC) Meridian Centre, Withernsea from 10am – 12pm (See page 11) Meridian Centre open day 12 noon until 4pm (see page 7) SUNDAY 20TH MARCH All Saints Church Tunstall 9.30am Holy Communion led by Rev. Duncan Harris, all welcome Shores Centre nearly new sale in the upstairs function room (lift available) 10am – 3pm MONDAY 21ST MARCH Withernsea Community News deadline submission day Cuppa & a Chorus at Withernsea Library 10.30am – 12 noon (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email: cscwithernsea@eastriding.gov.uk) Mobile library Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall
car park from 1.15pm to 1.55pm Classic Cinema – Westside Story, 2pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre (see page 7) TUESDAY 22ND MARCH Stroke Club, 10.30am – 12.30 pm at Withernsea’s Meridian Centre (See page 7) WEDNESDAY 23RD MARCH THURSDAY 24TH MARCH Shores Centre coach trip to Doncaster - full list of places, dates and prices available at the Shores Centre reception FRIDAY 25TH MARCH Reading group at Withernsea Library 10.30am Holderness Health Social Prescriber drop in at Withernsea Library 9.30am – 12pm ‘The New Normal’ by Withernsea High School at Middleton Hall, Hull University, at 7.30pm (See page 22 for more information) SATURDAY 26TH MARCH Shores Centre table top sale in the upstairs function room (lift available) 10am – 3pm Table Top Sale In Hollym Village Hall 10am – 2pm, In aid of Hollym and Holmpton Churches SUNDAY 27TH MARCH Clocks go forward one hour at 1am Easter Fair at Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall 1pm – 4pm (See page 20) St. Nicholas Church Hollym 9.30am Holy Communion led by Rev. Janice Sharp, all welcome Shores Centre table top sale in the upstairs function room (lift available) 10am – 3pm MONDAY 28TH MARCH Grafting Fruit Trees course at Roos Memorial Hall 10am (see page 15 for booking details) TUESDAY 29TH MARCH Second Thoughts 12.30pm – 3.30pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre (See page 7) WEDNESDAY 30TH MARCH THURSDAY 31ST MARCH FRIDAY 1ST APRIL Reminiscence & Memory Lane group at Withernsea Library 10.30am – 11.30am (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email: cscwithernsea@eastriding.gov.uk)
WEEKLY EVENTS MONDAY Games group at Withernsea Library 2pm-4pm TUESDAY Coffee morning at Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall 9.30am – 11.30am Knit & natter at Withernsea Library 9.30am – 11.30am Tech time at Withernsea Library 9.30am – 10.30am (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email: cscwithernsea@eastriding.gov.uk) Afternoon Fellowship Group meets at Elsternwick Chapel for games; talks; special events at 2pm. Just 60p per session with refreshments included - call Michael McGwinn on (01964) 670681 for more information. Ronnie’s Bingo 6.45pm -9.45pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre Men’s mental health group 6.45pm at the Keyingham Village Hall £1 Yoga at The Meridian Centre 7pm-8pm £6 please bring a yoga mat, blanket and pillow WEDNESDAY One hour free walk ‘Walking for Health’ at Withernsea Leisure Centre 9.15am meet to start 9.30am. Choir 7pm - 9pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre THURSDAY Tea, coffee, cake and a friendly chat 10am 12midday Welwick Village Hall, everyone welcome. Craft & Chatter at Withernsea Library 9.30am – 11.30am Bounce & Rhyme at Withernsea Library 10am – 11am Ronnie’s Bingo 6.45pm -9.45pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre SUNDAY Gateway Church, 10.30am – 1pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre
Dog friendly UK holidays By Lesley Bonney from Poppy’s Pets (www.poppys-pets.com) WHAT would be your perfect UK holiday? Last Autumn, Dave and I, with our rescue dog Teddy, stayed in a Grade 2 listed 4star cottage set in the Esk Dale within the North York Moors. If considering a staycation in a quaint cottage that embraces Britishness, has outstanding views and is set in a village location with all you need, then continue reading. We discovered an online directory featuring over 6000 cottages located in rural areas and coastal regions, with 60% of places accepting pets. Also, more and more younger hikers opt to take their adventurous felines on outdoor holidays now. The owners had thoughtfully provided a bottle of bubbly and locally made cakes, so Dave lit the wood burner, and we snuggled up on the boomerang sofa and sipped bubbly from carved wine glasses. Our first evening was idyllic. Inside the cottage, you will find a highend kitchen, dining table with stools, free WiFi, a Smart-TV, and an ornate spiral staircase leading upstairs. The luxury ensuite is top quality and the spacious bedroom has the most breath-taking views. The overall interior breathes cosiness. Outside is a raised decking area and as south-facing, it is the perfect spot for a BBQ or alfresco dining, with an opened bottle of wine. The large garden has the
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typical Yorkshire stone wall and here Teddy loved to sit and gaze afar. If interested in reading more about this quaint cottage, watching a video showing the interior and garden, please visit my website homepage where you will find the article featured and relevant links (website under the headline above). In Castleton, there is everything you need. A Co-op, deli, tea room and of course, dog-friendly pubs. We dined at the Downe Arms, and surprisingly, the pub menu prices were not exorbitant. The home-cooked pub fayre was delicious. At 5 pm each Friday there is a visiting fish
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and chip van, and it costs only £5.50 per person. The village is close to The Moors and the National Park Centre, so makes an ideal starting point for an energetic hiking week away, or alternatively a relaxing break with or without your four-legged companion. We headed up to The Moors, and Teddy explored on lead. Any new scent and sound creates exhilarating enrichment for a dog or cat. Locally from the cottage, there are easy walks along a quiet lane or a slight incline upwards which offers stunning views towards the cottage, village and surrounding landscape. We visited
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nearby coastal towns: Whitby beach and Staithes. As usual, everyone wanted to meet Teddy. The website article provides YouTube links featuring Teddy and his beautiful walks. Dave and I, with Teddy, plan to return for a 2022 Autumn holiday, and we cannot wait! Oh, the good news is - it costs £20 to treat your pet to an extra special holiday. That can’t be bad, can it?
1. GET AWAY: The cottage 2. DOG FRIENDLY: Teddy relaxing on his holiday 3. FAMILY: Lesley, Dave and Teddy on their break
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TIME Holderness Vikings Youth – Update TO GET WALKING AGAIN! As we move into March the rugby league season is starting to pick up with both Hull teams gaining wins on the last weekend in February as they look to kick start the season. In the Holderness youth ranks the Vikings are now back in training and preseason games. Saturday, February 26 saw our U6-U10 teams back in training. The U11 team welcomed Beverley for a pre-season friendly, elsewhere our U12 team took on Kippax and Shawcross Sharks in entertaining games. The U14’s were busy on a team building paintball activity in preparation for the upcoming season. The games on Saturday, February 26 had followed the excitement of being flag bearers for Hull KR for the Super League Clash v Castleford Tigers in the live game on Sky Sports on the Friday Evening. Thanks go to Hull KR for giving us the opportunity to be the community club of the week and giving the club the opportunity to attend an event like this.
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AT THIS time of year we start to think about the mud drying up and getting out to walk in the beautiful English Countryside again, but where to find new and interesting walks? Walking in Yorkshire https://www.walkinginengland.co.uk/yorks hire has hundreds of walks to download and print, free, it also has books of walks, details of all the walking groups in the county and much more. Whether you want to walk on your own or with a group all the information is there in one place. John Harris (the custodian of the website) said: “There is so much walking information on the web but it is difficult to find. Walking in Yorkshire (part of the Walking in England website) has brought it together in one place so whether you are walking from home, or away on holiday, you will be able to find a walk suitable for you”. With walks from half a mile to twelve miles plus long, and a note of suitability for pushchairs and wheelchairs, everyone can find a walk to enjoy. So home or away, check out the websites and get walking!
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1. TEAMWORK: Celebrating a try 2. HULL KR: The Vikings preparing with Rufus the Robin at Hull KR 3. WINNERS: Viking’s with Aussie Hooker and try scorer Matt Parcell
Anyone for Tennis I am delighted with the amount of support I have received from the surveys. The descriptive stories from locals, who clearly have very happy memories of playing tennis whilst at school or in junior league teams, are really inspiring. Thank you to everyone who responded via email or Facebook. The enthusiasm and love for the game of tennis has been evident in so many of the responses. Keen tennis players in the area are currently travelling to Sproatley or Hull to enjoy a game of tennis and for many residents this is just not a viable option. I am hoping to form a group of lovers of tennis, regardless of age or ability, to take this project forward to get at least two all-weather tennis courts up and running in Withernsea. I have been offered help from numerous respondents of the survey and will hold a meeting soon to decide on the next steps. Anyone who hasn’t already completed the survey can still email their responses to me at the email address below the survey.
by Carolyn Sumner
Q1. Have you played tennis before? Q2. Do you currently play tennis? If so, where? Q3. Would you like to play tennis in Withernsea? Q4. What has or would encourage you to take up tennis? (eg. having use of equipment, beginners sessions, something else? - please specify) Q5. Do you hold/have you ever held a tennis coaching qualification? Q6. Would you consider being part of a group to help make this project happen?
Please email your answers to the survey to Carolyn at carolynsumner269@icloud.com
Division 3 1st – Tom Welburn 2nd – Peter Hilton 3rd – Lewis Slide
28 points (21 H/cap) 28 points (21 H/cap) 24 points (32 H/cap)
Saturday 5th February 2022; Captain’s DriveIn, Burstwick Scramble, 1/10 Handicap: 1st
Sunday 30th January 2022; Individual Strokeplay, 95% Handicap: Division 1 1st – Gary Atkin 2nd – Chris Spenceley 3rd – Rob Draper
BURSTWICK COUNTRY GOLF RESULTS All the competitions were qualifiers off the white tees unless stated:
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2nd 68 (9 H/cap) 69 (4 H/cap) 70 (0 H/cap) 3rd
Division 2 1st – Lee Sargeson 2nd – Stuart Jones 3rd – Ryan Martin
68 (14 H/cap) 70 (17 H/cap) 70 (15 H/cap)
Division 3 1st – Tom Welburn 2nd – Dylan Gawthorpe 3rd – Tyler Williams
67 (21 H/cap) 68 (21 H/cap) 68 (34 H/cap)
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Thursday 3rd February 2022; Individual Stableford, 95% Handicap:
55.5
Joe Sherwood Lewis Slide Ashley Webster Phil Webster
57.7
Martin Hewitson Tony Sims David Smith Shaun Hutchins
57.8
Alex Foster Chris Foster David Hatfield James Bingham
58.9
Colin Langley Trevor Carmichael John Ward Tom Ward
59.9
Division 1 1st – Rob Hunt 2nd – Mike Robinson 3rd – Neil Williamson
34 points (10 H/cap) 32 points (11 H/cap) 31 points (10 H/cap)
Division 2 1st – Mark Carrick 2nd – Mark Everitt 3rd – Leslie Waites
40 points (16 H/cap) 38 points (12 H/cap) 37 points (14 H/cap)
Division 1 1st – Ian Carrick 2nd – Luke Ingram 3rd – Rob Draper
36 points (10 H/cap) 35 points (5 H/cap) 34 points (0 H/cap)
Division 2 1st – Brian Wilson 2nd – Alex Hope 3rd – Kevin Bullock
33 points (16 H/cap) 32 points (13 H/cap) 32 points (14 H/cap)
Division 3 1st – David Rodgers 2nd – Dennis Wright 3rd – Ciaran Phipps
45 points (28 H/cap) 38 points (27 H/cap) 38 points (19 H/cap)
Division 2 1st – Leslie Sennett 2nd – Duane Hood 3rd – David Smith
35 points (14 H/cap) 34 points (18 H/cap) 32 points (14 H/cap)
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Leading weights 1st Scott Poultney 5 fish 2.235kg 2nd Mike Coulman 2 fish 1.295kg 3rd Mike Coates 2 fish 1.055kg 4th Juzzy Hawksley 1 fish 1.035kg 5th Kev Richardson 1 fish 0.86kg 6th Dave (rock dancer ) Hart 2 fish 0.685kg 7th Darren Hewitt 2 fish 0.46kg
Match 8 Result The least said I think about this match the better. A very hard day made worse by the horrible sea conditions and the lack of fish. After a week were the catches of Cod and Whiting had been much improved with some better fish coming out Sunday arrives and of course very big seas making most marks unfishable. Hopefully danglers scattered to the river the long spurn walk or to the northern extremities of our venue a couple did brave the coast and had fish to show for their efforts. Inevitably at the weigh in it was very quiet with only 12 managing to bring fish back , however for our match winner it turned out to be a red letter day. Scott Poultney did very well to return with the biggest bag with five fish for 2.235kg. Scott also had the biggest fish of the day with a cod of 1.125kg. But on a day when your luck is in Scott also waltzed away the mystery weight prize all in all a very tidy day for him, well done. Runner up was Mike Coulman who braved the long Spurn walk and returned with two fish for 1.295kg. Third place went to Mike Coates who stuck it out on the coast and winkled out two fish for 1.055kg. A very frustrating day for most especially on the northern beaches where fish seemed to be more numerous but getting them in size was another matter. Well done to all who managed to weigh in, I suppose it was a lovely sunny day to be out! We have a couple of incidents to report however Mr Chariman is becoming a bit of a worry as this week he tried to perform badly may I say, a dancing pirouette on the rocks at Old
Biggest Fish 1st Scott Poultney 1.125kg Cod 2nd Juzzy Hawksley 1.035 Cod 3rd Kev Richardson 0.86kg Cod 4th Mike Coulman 0.71kg Cod Quarter Final of the knockout was drawn with some lucky anglers getting through by the toss of a coin Match 9 Result What can we say , at least the sea was calm this week that’s about as good as it got for most this Sunday , fresh winds and rain for most of the day were not perfect conditions .Expectations were mixed with good reports of cod whiting and dabs the day before , but how much would the southerly sheer put the fish off and would there be any weed on the southern beaches were the burning questions going through the heads of our intrepid danglers .
Safe to say there was no weed on the southern beaches and a few cod and everywhere else was pretty barren for most but there were one or two highlights on a very hard day. There were a handful of cod caught with a smattering of whiting and dabs but most suffered with undersized fish and some just simply suffered through lack of fish! It was the turn of Mike Brockman to have a red letter day landing a beaut of a Cod weighing 5.73kg (12lb 10oz in old money). Mike took the biggest bag with a total of five fish for 7.005kg and waltzed away with the biggest fish pools, well done Mike let’s hope there’s more to come in four weeks. Runner up was Ricky Drew who gambled on the south and picked up six fish for 3.57kg, Juzzy Is claiming his coaching helped Ricky’s good day! Third place went to Scott Poultney who continued his charge towards the top of the league with four fish for 2.135kg. Junior Winner was Kieran Dale who winkled out two fish for 0.46kg, well done Kieran on a very hard day . Leading weights 1st Mike Brockman 5 fish 7.005kg 2nd Ricky Drew 6 fish 3.57kg 3rd Scott Poultney 4 fish 2.135kg 4th Chris Siddle 2 fish 2.075kg 5th Kev Richardson 2 fish 1.9kg 6th Dave Hart 5 fish 1.345kg 7th Ian Laverack 2 fish 1.21kg 8th Brett Fisk 2 fish 1.08kg
Sunday 6th February 2022; Individual Stableford, 95% Handicap:
Biggest fish 1st Mike Brockman 5.73kg Cod 2nd Kev Richardson 1.7kg Cod 3rd Chris Siddle 1.15kg Cod 4th Chris Siddle 0.93kg Cod 5th Ricky Drew 0.9kg Cod Again nice to see another fine fish coming out maybe this year one of the Commercial lads might land the big one in four weeks time, time will tell. No real calamities to report however captain calamity never lets us down getting onto the beach and realising his bait was at home! Luckily for him he was only local but did manage to fall over down his drive retrieving his bait and cracked a tooth! No tales of cliff calamities which was both good but very surprising considering the state of them at the end of the match. The Quarter finals of the knockout were contested and most were very tight affairs with single fish taking anglers through! The semi finals were drawn and are as follows: Rich Hoe v Kev Richardson Nick Marshall v Mike Coates Everyone is now gearing up for the big one the Euros which take place on the weekend of March 12 and 13, good luck to all fishing and don’t forget to set the alarms for the lively early starts to get to the ‘hotspots’! The pictures show some lovely Cod everyone will be hoping to catch and an example of one of our members strange eating habit!
1st – Neil Chambers 2nd – Warren Peers 3rd – Fred Day 4th – George Stammers 5th – Rob Noon
64 (27 H/cap) 64 (14 H/cap) 68 (24 H/cap) 68 (16 H/cap) 69 (9 H/cap)
Saturday 12th February 2022; Individual Stableford, 95% Handicap:
Saturday 29th January 2022; Individual Stableford, 95% Handicap:
Hall, needless to say the rocks won. I think its nearly time he needs a carer with him! Sam did his best to go paddling down the road and was last seen bailing out sat on his box as the picture on the site shows!
36 points (31 H/cap) 35 points (27 H/cap) 32 points (30 H/cap)
Thursday 10th February 2022; Individual Strokeplay, 95% Handicap:
B1st – Michael Gilroy 2nd – Luke Ingram 3rd – Michael Huzzard
Commercial Sea Angling Club update
39 points (9 H/cap) 38 points (5 H/cap) 37 points (8 H/cap)
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Rob Draper Pete Etherington Lee Webster Martin Gill
Division 3 1st – Philip Ludgate 2nd – Dennis Wright 3rd – Nicola Wares
Division 1 1st – Steven Nielson 2nd – Ashley Webster 3rd – Chris Spenceley
40 points (8 H/cap) 35 points (10 H/cap) 33 points (3 H/cap)
Division 2 1st – Trevor Carmichael 2nd – Lee Sargeson 3rd – Scott Rorrison
37 points (16 H/cap) 36 points (14 H/cap) 36 points (16 H/cap)
Division 3 1st – Neil Chambers 2nd – Joe Keenan 3rd – Dennis Wright
41 points (27 H/cap) 35 points (23 H/cap) 34 points (27 H/cap)
Sunday 13th February 2022; Individual Strokeplay, 95% Handicap: 1st – James Bingham 67 (24 H/cap) 2nd – Luke Ingram 70 (5 H/cap) 3rd – Michael Huzzard 70 (8 H/cap) 4th – Dennis Betts 70 (16 H/cap) 5th – Jack Foster 70 (13 H/cap)
East Yorkshire coast prepares to welcome back fishing competition THE EAST Riding of Yorkshire coast will once again welcome anglers from the UK and abroad as they take their place at the Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championship (EOBC) from Friday, March 11 to Sunday, March 13. The three-day beach fishing competition stretches from the north end of North Marine Promenade, Bridlington to Pilot Jetty at Spurn Point. The 28th year will see as always, an exceptional prize table, with great prizes and fantastic fishing equipment to be won! Competitors will be able to pick up valuable experiences, tactics, skills and techniques whilst enjoying a funfilled weekend meeting new and old friends. Some of the top companies within the industry will be exhibiting to provide you with an insight into all aspects of sea angling. Advance tickets are always in high demand (via www.eobc.co.uk) with anglers visiting from across Europe. Tickets will also be available between 4pm and 8pm on Thursday, March 10 from 12 noon to 9pm on Friday, March 11 and 7am to 9am on Saturday, March 12 and Sunday March 13 from the EOBC site office at Sand le Mere Holiday Village, Tunstall. Please note, online ticket sales close on Thursday, March 3. The increasingly popular warm-up ‘Flattie Bash’ event will take place on Friday, March 11, kick-starting a full weekend of angling. This catch and release event will be held between Hornsea and Mappleton with fishing times between 10am and 2pm. Tickets are £10 per person (cash only) with registration taking place on the day at Hornsea Floral Hall from 7.30am to 10am. More information on parking at Mappleton will be provided on the day. Fishing times for the main championship are from 9am to 3pm
on both the Saturday and Sunday of this exciting weekend, with the results and prizes being made available both evenings at the event HQ (Sand le Mere Holiday Village.) For those who don’t catch anything in size, there’s still a great opportunity to meet other anglers, exhibitors and the Sea Angling Adventures team (Youtube Channel) at the event HQ. Councillor Jane Evison, portfolio holder for economic development and tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “We are proud to yet again host this prestigious angling competition to our coastline. It was a great shame to see the event cancelled due to COVID last year so I am sure we will see a successful return for keen fishers this year. “It is without doubt the largest three-day beach fishing championship event in Europe, so we’re excited that competitors from countries such as Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands can enjoy our surroundings. “We also welcome the economic benefits the event will bring for local businesses, as we know from previous years’ experience it generates an estimated half a million pounds each time.” For more information about the competition, visit www.eobc.co.uk or www.facebook.com/openbeachchamps
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Seasiders beaten Snooker chat with Maverick Mike in title decider WITHERNSEA AFC visited Allotment Road in Driffield on Saturday, February 26 to take on Langtoft AFC in what was billed as the potential title decider in East Riding County League Division 2. The home team who were unable to play at their usual home location of Rudston had arranged for the game to be moved to Driffield. Withernsea were supported by a good following hoping for a big performance. The game started in end-to-end fashion with both sides having a healthy share of chances. In a goalless first half It was clear that the seasiders felt they were not getting the decisions from the referee, this spilled over with Luke Smith taking a 10-minute sin bin for dissent before half time. The other major decision from the first half for the referee to deal with was a strong challenge from Withernsea captain Iley. Clearly taking the ball but in a fashion that was deemed by the referee to be out of control, the Withernsea player was a little lucky to escape with a yellow card, on a different day it could have been a straight red. After a goalless first half the game came to life in the second half. Langtoft scored after a defensive mistake let in the striker to put them in front. Smith quickly equalised with a composed finish to bring things back to level. Following this there was a period where two big decisions would settle the game and set the temperature for the rest of the match. Langtoft broke forward with a long ball passed through the midfield and coming in from the left-hand side the striker seemed to be at least five yards offside. The referee who was caught up in back play called play on and Langtoft went 2-1 up despite the complaints from the away team. Shortly after this Withernsea thought they had equalised when Randle broke away to score what looked like a good team goal, but this was given offside by the referee from a challenging vantage point.
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Langtoft started to come into the game a little bit more from this point and went 3-1 up with what looked to be a decisive goal, again from a defensive mistake which was becoming a bit of a theme for the lads. Hope was then briefly restored as Smith, who looked sharp throughout, scored with a great finish to bring Withernsea back into contention. Just when the game was coming to a crescendo it was again the man in the middle who took centre stage. A spate of bookings / sin bins saw Withernsea go 4-2 down shortly followed by being reduced to 10 men, then nine men as dissent and indiscipline saw Iley and Burdon leave the field. Several other Withernsea players were booked in a short period of time. The nine men held their own in the final period of the match, but it wasn’t to be for Withernsea on a tough day against a well drilled side. Results on the day mean it looks likely that both sides will be promoted to League Division 1 (see table) 1. FRUSTRATING: Withernsea Corner in the 1st half 2. STRIKE FORCE: Wilkinson (near) and Smith leading the line
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19th January I will return to the snooker green baize on the 29th of January, my opponent Paul Cartlidge this time, with the best of 19 frames. There’s a treat, this time, a gold and silver snooker medal up for grabs ordered by a great friend and paid for by a customer on my bin round. A nice Christmas treat, received with thanks and appreciation. Time for Paul to get his head down, get practicing with his new cue. But it doesn’t matter what cue he uses, how good, what assets are brought to the green baize, because Maverick Mike will be there to do the business. Love the snooker banter! 24th January I'm looking forward to my snooker exhibition match on the 5th of February against the magician Shaun Murphy. I filled out the form as follows – Name? Mike Haigh, Nickname? Maverick Mike. Highest break? 63. Team? Olympic Outlaws. Favourite snooker player? Jimmy White. Job title? Refuse collector at ERYC. Where do you live? Withernsea. Interesting facts? In an exhibition match I got the whirlwind Jimmy White down to the blue ball. In an exhibition match I got the John Higgins down to a black ball game. I am dedicating my match against Shaun Murphy to my dad, who passed on three years ago this month. I’ll be playing with determination. 27th January My exhibition match against The Magician, Shaun Murphy, is now on the 8th of April. I have also got the opportunity to play against The Pistol, Mark Allen, on the 18th of February. These special snooker events arranged by the Tradewell Snooker Club are amazing! I'm privileged to be involved.
29th January The day of the match against Paul Cartlidge. After eight frames, despite my highest break being only 31, I was winning 6-2. The margin was cut to 7-4, when I had a 35 break to make it 8-4. With a 36 clearance I pulled it to 9-4, eventually winning the match by ten frames to five. It was a good match, we played for nearly six hours. It took some doing but was worth it! And I was proud to win the Gold medal! 5th February I was stopped in the street and asked to do a survey on Withernsea. Great, I can express myself! How do you find Withernsea in general? 10 out of 10 Have you helped anybody recently? Yes, I carried a double mattress upstairs for a good friend. I helped a little old lady in a supermarket. How do you rate Withernsea people? 10 out of 10 Your health and fitness? 10 out of 10 Exercise? Walking, I'm a refuse collector so plenty of walking Any physical activity? No just snooker Are you an active and confident type of person? I’m very active and confident at some things Are you happy? 9 out of 10 Are you happy in Withernsea? 10 out of 10 Do you know a lot of people in Withernsea? They’re very nice people, I have quite a few very trusting friends. So with the survey finished, I said “I was waiting for you to ask me about my ego! My snooker ego is so big, now you can’t see the lighthouse!” He nearly dropped his tablet laughing! 9th February Really looked forward to my snooker match tonight, the first match back this year for the Olympic Outlaws team. Great to be with the lads again. Playing against the Deaf Centre in Hull at the William Gemmel Snooker Club. I
gave a 50 point start in my match - trying my best as I always do, to do well for the team. A determined Maverick Mike as ever! But with the 50 point handicap, I ended up losing by 76 points to 75 points. 1 point! I needed two snookers, I managed to get one. A bit of a sickener, but I feel I played quite well. To be fair, it's hard pulling all them points back! It was a great Team win for the Outlaws though, winning 10-6. Everyone played their best - Kyle Fellows, Lee “Cazzy” Caswell, Gareth Fellows, Alex Fellows, and Steve Horsfall. Another super win - well done fellas, let's keep it going in the future! Thanks to Captain Phil Greenhill and Josh for coming along to support us, it made it a great evening.
1. MEDALS: The medals up for grabs 2. HULL BOUND: On the way to Hull 3. WINNER: Gold Medal winner 4. GREAT GUY: Maverick Mike with Matt Sneed 5. A GOOD NIGHT: Maverick Mike with Mark Allen 6. TIGHT MATCH: Maverick Mike with Danny West
12th February Was looking forward to my snooker match at the Tradewell Club against the great guy Matt Sneed, in a first to 8 frames. It was a long haul match, which really suits me. I remembered our battle on the green baize a week before Christmas for the glass trophies, a memorable day. Matt is so good for the game, a really good temperament and a great sport. We had a good tight match, with four black-ball games. I won them all! Admittedly I had a lot of luck with some of the games, but that’s how it goes – sometimes it’s good luck, other times bad. Today was good! Came out winning 8-2 in the end
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15th February Another superb win for the Olympic Outlaws tonight, against the Walton Club tram, at home at the Olympic Snooker club, with once again all big handicaps to give away. Alex Fellows, Gareth Fellows, Maverick Mike, Kyle Fellows and Steve Horsfall all played their part with a fantastic 13-2 victory. Very impressive lightning potting by Alex Fellows, it was incredible and really great to watch. Gareth Fellows played some cracking snookers, and I was very happy with my frame, my 32 break, and my potting was on fire! We definitely deserved the win!
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18th February So tonight, I had a superb snooker match against “The Pistol”, Mark Allen. He won with the score 50 points to 34 points, but I really enjoyed it. Life is a learning curve, and you will never advance if you don’t push yourself against good opposition. I gave it my all, and was pleased with my long-potting. It’s always great to give a professional snooker player a run for his money. I had a good chat with him afterwards, he’s a really nice bloke as well. A good night, with a fantastic audience. 20th February A wet and windy Sunday saw me playing an eleven-frame match against Danny West in the afternoon. At the start of the three hours of play, I pulled into a 2-0 lead, both of us playing well, and potting some good shots. I made it 3-1, then 4-1, with a black-ball game bringing the score to 4-2. Pulling out all the stops, I won the next two frames to win the match 6-2. A cracking game of snooker, with both of us playing some really good shots. Those games ending up on the black ball show how tight it was! Another win for Maverick Mike, then time for some food!
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Eastenders emerging from the gloom By Richard Lusmore AFTER what has been a horrendous start to 2022, things may at last be starting to look up again for supporters of Easington United AFC. The devastating loss of vice chairman Mike Wilson in January was followed in quick succession by similarly sad news of the passing of several other former club members, leaving a very sombre mood hanging over Low Farm. It was a mood exacerbated by results on the field, with the First Team seeing their pre-Christmas improvement in form consigned to memory by a run of four straight defeats. All three were close-run affairs, not least that which saw “all-conquering” Leeds side Wortley edge past Easington 4-3 in the Yorkshire Old Boys Shield quarter finals, thus ending the locals’ last hopes of regular season silverware. In addition, the leading two teams in Humber Premier League Division 1 – St Mary’s and Hessle Sporting - both left Low Farm with the points after odd goal victories, while Brandesburton profited from what manager Craig Foster termed an “awful” first half performance in a 3-1 win at Catwick Lane. Brandesburton are set to become the first of March’s opponents when they visit Low Farm this Saturday (5th). The following week sees the locals travel to play Chaos United and after a blank Saturday, they close the month at home to Driffield Evening Institute (26th). At least the locals can go into the new month with renewed optimism after an eyecatching away win at third-placed Hutton Cranswick last Saturday. Trailing at the interval, the Eastenders produced a superb second half display to win 3-1, courtesy of a Jack Wright strike, a Liam Murrey penalty and a first goal for 16year-old Thomas Tukoroa. It was only Easington’s second league win of the season. The result moved the locals to within three points of fellow strugglers Goole United, who they are set to meet next month. In the East Riding County League, all three of our teams look set to finish at the wrong end of their respective divisions, although in the case of the Thirds and Fourths that isn’t likely to be of any consequence. In Division 2 the Reserves have two games remaining in which to try and avoid bottom spot and possible relegation. One of these comes at local rivals Withernsea (12th) with the remaining fixture, at home to Gilberdyke Phoenix awaiting a new date after having been postponed last month. The locals currently hold a three-point advantage over bottom club Leven MC
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Reserves after having beaten their opponents 5-2 last month, completing a rare league ‘double’ in the process. In addition to their league campaign, the Reserves are on the cup trail on 19th March when they travel to Division 1 side AFC North in the league President’s trophy, the HE Dean Cup. In a depleted Division 6, the Thirds conclude their campaign with a trip to Hull side Robin this Saturday (5th). By way of contrast, the Fourths have a full month of fixtures coming up in Division 7: Flamborough away (5th), AFC Cottingham Reserves away (12th), Bridlington Rovers Academy at home (19th) and Malet Vikings away (26th). Turning to Sundays and the ‘Awd Ezzies’ have enjoyed mixed fortunes of late in Division 5 of the Hull & District Veterans League. Their 4-2 win at Spartans Vets last weekend, which came courtesy of a brace apiece for top scorer Darren Thompson and Neil Rutter, kept them in touch with the leading pack. They will hope this is still the case after their March fixtures at Little Weighton (13th) and at home to Priory B (27th). Away from the action, Saturday 26 March sees an event take place in the Marquis of Granby in memory of Mike Wilson. Along with entertainment provided by local group The Pub Lads (& Guests!), people will be invited to share their memories of “Mickey Bo” on an evening from which all proceeds will go to the WISHH charity for Wards 30 and 32 at Castle Hill Hospital. Finally, plans are currently being finalised for an event to mark the club’s 75th Anniversary, taking place at the MKM Stadium in September. Please keep an eye on our website and social media pages for updates.
For up-to-date news, check out our club website at (www.easington-united.co.uk), along with our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@EasingtonUtd).
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1. STUCK IN THE MUD. The First Team host Brandesburton on 5 March, looking to avenge their recent 3-1 defeat away to the same opponents a fortnight ago (Picture: Burt Graham) 2. ALL PILE ON. Teenager Tom Tukoroa feels the full force of his team mates’ celebrations after scoring his first goal for the First Team at Hutton Cranswick last Saturday (Picture: Burt Graham) 3. VITAL WIN. The Reserves’ only win of last month came against fellow ER County League Division 2 strugglers Leven Members Club Reserves, which completed a rare ‘double’ (Picture: Burt Graham)
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