Withernsea Community News - Issue 12, October 2021 by East Yorkshire Community News

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APPLE PICKERS: Volunteers Ade Walker, Laura Dovey, Stu Blenkin, Madge Moore and Paul Dickinson picking apples at Highfield Farm in Ottringham

THE Roos Woodland Group volunteers have been busy harvesting apples which they will then send to be pressed and bottled into their popular Roos Juice. The sales of Roos Juice helps to fund environmental projects in the local area each year. Continues on page 2

We are one! WE ARE celebrating our first anniversary of The Withernsea & District Community News. Thank you

to the community, advertisers and many contributors for the support in bringing the area a free monthly community newspaper. We are hoping to hold a monthly in person drop in session for anyone

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A busy month for Roos Woodland Group with apple picking and bulb deliveries ROOS Woodland Group was established in 2012 to coordinate and develop a tree planting policy for parishes within the immediate vicinity of Roos, Tedder Hill and Burton Pidsea Wind Farm developments. The group normally hold an autumn social event which helps to raise funds for this however this is on hold due to Covid so apple juice is their main fundraiser this year. The Community Orchard, known as Maltas Row, contains many apple trees along with other fruit tress. These apples go into their annual apple picking event with residents also donating their surplus fruit. Sales of the apple juice known as ‘Roos Juice’ contribute towards funding further tree planting initiatives and maintenance of existing planting. This year many of the orchard apples were damaged in a hail storm in August meaning the supply was low for this year’s pressing. After a social media appeal for any spare apples Katie Ogilvie from Highfield Farm at Ottringham got in touch to say much of their apple orchard fruit

would go to waste if the volunteers would like to go and pick it for Roos Juice they would be more than welcome. These apples have gone a long way to making up the one tonne of apples that go into the annual production of Roos Juice. The apples now all head to Side Oven Bakery at Foston on the Wolds for pressing, paturising and bottling and then the price of this year’s Roos Juice will be set. The bottles will be available from late

October in local outlets. The prices and outlets will be in next month’s edition of the community news. The Roos Wind Farm Community Benefit fund gives out grants for environmental projects and other activities that support the Roos and District community. The Roos Woodland Group has applied for several years for a supply of bulbs to plant around the village . This year they received funds for dwarf narcissus and crocus. These have been distributed to households in

Hilston, Roos, Owstwick and Tunstall. Planting early spring bulbs around the village not only to gives an early pollen and nectar source for insects but also to brightens up winter days. Anyone wanting to know more about the Group’s activities or wishing to come along and join in, please contact the group either through the Roos Woodland Group Facebook page or by email woodlandroos@gmail.com

1. APPLES: Stu Blenkin picking apples at Highfield Farm in Ottringham 2. GOOD CROP: Ade Walker picking some of the crop that has kindly been donated to The Roos Woodland Group by Highfield Farm 3. HARVEST: Some of the one tonne of apples that go into producing Roos Juice 4. BULBS: Bulbs have been delivered ready for planting in the local area

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EMOTIVE COASTAL EROSION FILM UP FOR PRESTIGIOUS AWARD A FILM focusing on the impacts of coastal erosion, told using voices of students from Withernsea High School, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Created as part of a project led by the University of Hull, the film INSECURE focuses on the impact of coastal erosion on communities along the East Yorkshire coast. It is one of only five nominated in the Best Climate Emergency Film of the Year category by the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s ‘Research In Film Awards’ (RIFA). The film shares the stories of those who have watched stretches of the Holderness coastline lost to the power of the sea. Featuring a selection of poetry, music, spoken word and photography, the film is part of a wider project developed by the Energy and Environment Institute at the University of Hull, and led by researcher Katie Parsons and her team of Florence Halstead and Dr Lisa Jones. Katie said: “I am thrilled that the project has enabled the students at Withernsea High to capture the stories of their community. The students should be immensely proud of the end result. The most beautiful thing about this project is that the community of Withernsea came together at a time when we were being kept apart due to the pandemic. “The film has enabled these stories to be told and, through the voices of the students, capture both the cultural heritage of Withernsea as well as explore how we can be prepared for the future. “The prestigious RIFA awards are highly competitive and for us to be shortlisted for the award in the final five for the best climate emergency film is an outstanding recognition.” Sarah Harris, Head of Humanities at Withernsea High

School, added: “We are delighted that INSECURE has been shortlisted for this prestigious award. It is an honour and a privilege to have the hard work of our students recognised in this way. The students enjoyed the collaborative work with Hull University Energy and Environment Institute on this project as not only did it engage them with its unique approach, it allowed them to investigate an important issue within their own community.” In a joint comment year nine students Imogen Fox and Ellis Thomson, who were both involved in the project, said: “It is very exciting and very overwhelming. We feel very proud of the work we have done and of the response the video has received so far. We can’t wait to see if we win!” The project, funded by UK Research and Innovation and coordinated by the University of Hull’s Energy and Environment Institute, focused on how intergenerational storytelling can engage audiences and communities with the impacts of climate change. The Research in Film Awards celebrate academic film making. Since 2015, they have inspired researchers across the UK to think more deeply about how they share their work with the wider world. Now in its seventh year, RIFA continues to bring cutting-edge arts and humanities research to a public audience through the medium of film. Previous RIFA winners have gone on to win BAFTAs and other awards; have been screened at film festivals or gone on to secure funding and further achievements. The awards ceremony is on Wednesday, December 1 and the Arts and Humanities Research Council plan to have some live screenings at four, asyet-to-be-confirmed, venues around the country in Spring 2022.

DEFENCES: Some of the rock armour being delivered to the South end of Withernsea by barge in July 2020. Photos and videos of this process were included in the final film. Photo by Tim Nuttall

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CCG claim to be working to support Holderness Health as pressure mounts from unhappy patients AROUND 100 Holderness Health GP surgery patients took to the streets on Monday, September 20 to protest at the service they are receiving from the health group. Complaints included not being allowed to see a GP face to face, long wait times on hold and having to travel to other surgeries in the group to receive regular treatments they used to be able to have at Withernsea. One commented: “we feel like we’re not being listened to” another added “it’s very frustrating”. Resident Donna Bache organised the protest after she said her husband suffered with a condition for seven months that was being treated over the phone before he was sent to The Spire where he was diagnosed and treatment has started. She also explained how she hadn’t been able to get an appointment for a regular 12 week test she had at previously had at Withernsea and was now having to go through to Hedon. Withernsea resident Jim Blake who jointly organised the demonstration explained his reasons for doing so: “The service we’re being offered is not acceptable. Everyone is complaining and someone needed to do it.” The frustrated patients gathered at Withernsea Pier Towers and walked to the St Nicholas Surgery in the peaceful protest. Chants of: “what do we want? Face to face. When do we want it? Now” filled the streets on route. In a public statement Holderness Health stated: “We have significantly increased the number of appointments we are offering compared with pre-pandemic levels and are happy to share information regarding appointment numbers. This has been achieved through a combination of recruiting more doctors, utilising a wider range of healthcare professionals and offering a

blend of telephone and faceto-face appointments. A return to only face-to-face appointments would result in fewer appointments being available overall as each appointment requires a fixed timeslot and allocated time for cleaning between patients. This is part of the COVID-19 infection control procedures that are still in place for the NHS which also restrict how many people we can safely have in our waiting areas.” Holderness Health who confessed they are “struggling to cope” said about the protest: “We feel incredibly disappointed that local residents feel the need to protest against the NHS at a time when it is under such severe pressure. Setting the scene as a battleground between doctors and patients is distressing and destructive. Our team is exhausted and has worked under immense stress for 18 months. We can clearly see the impact on the wellbeing of our staff and fear that they will choose to leave the profession.” Since the protest Donna Bache and Jim Blake have met with Holderness Health to discuss their concerns. Donna commented: “I would like to thank them for their time, they did as they promised and listened.” She added: “They have been made aware of lots of the problems they have our contact details and said they will keep in contact to help make the service better.” Pat Hardcastle and Marion Mead have also collected more than 50 A4 pages of written statements and complaints from residents about the service they have received from the practice. These have been hand delivered to the surgery in the hope of improving the service. East Riding Ward Councillor Dave Tucker raised some of the issues faced by patients at the East Riding Council

Health Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee meeting on Wednesday, September 22. In his questions to the CCG he said: “the big issue is communication” before describing the telephone system as “not fit for purpose”. Cllr Tucker explained that the telephone system deletes call backs if they don’t happen within two hours and the surgery have no way to extend that time. He added: “People need to have the confidence if they need an appointment they are going to get one.” Chair East Riding of Yorkshire CCG, Dr Anne Jeffreys, explained that the CCG are working closely with Holderness Health to support them and that demand for appointments is far higher than pre pandemic. Dr Jeffreys added: “We have a huge workforce crisis, we do have vacancies in all the different roles.” At the same meeting East Riding Ward Councillor Claire Holmes quoted some figures from the practice. Holderness Health had 22932 appointments between April 2021 and June 2021 of this 17% (3301) were face to

Patrington Christmas lights switch on event in need of volunteers PATRINGTON Parish Council are hoping to hold their annual village lights switch on this year. The event was cancelled last year because of covid but a lack of volunteers is threatening this year's event.

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face. In October to December 2019 pre pandemic the total appointments figure was significantly lower at 8399 however 6702 appointments were face to face. Dr Jeffreys explained medical settings must continue to operate a two metre rule and so a

blended appointments approach is needed at the moment adding: “many patients don’t want it to go back to how it was before the pandemic.” Cllr Holmes suggested to the CCG a leaflet is produced for residents on how to navigate

the service with alternative service phone numbers to help the practice with call volumes as well as to help patients. DEMONSTRATION: Over 100 patients protested about the service from Holderness

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Virtual London Marathon effort helps to bridge pier funding shortfall By Kevin Watson, WPPA Secretary RACHEL Larsen, Treasurer of the WPPA and her son Benjamin Larsen completed the 26 mile virtual London Marathon on October 3 in aid of the Pier. Sponsorship was raised through forms at Castle Café, Hair Taylor, Lions shop, in the Towers and at Larsen & Co Chartered Accountants. All money raised will go towards the building of the viewing platform, stage one of the proposed pier. Support and encouragement on the route was much appreciated as unlike normal marathons they were running without the usual support of the crowds, plus there was no camaraderie from other runners! This was Rachel’s second marathon and is a great achievement. We’re still getting used to what is now the ‘new normal’. Summer was busy with some glorious weather, with many visitors in the town, and the beach being used by families enjoying the space and the chance to relax by the sea. It has been a challenging 1 summer in many ways, as we try to get used to being able to move freely about again, respecting social distancing and the needs of others. With the

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wonderful creations too. Behind the scenes work carries on with the application for funding to meet the shortfall due to the delay incurred and the rise in prices of materials. Piling design drawings and calculations are required by the ERYC before they will consider giving their permission for the build to proceed. It is of interest that at Colwyn Bay the council removed an old dilapidated Pier and replaced it with a shorter truncated version, much the same as is planned in Withernsea. This is as part of their plans to increase tourism and regenerate the area, which is also our aim. We are still stretched, so the committee would welcome anyone who would like to come along to help with anything from organisation skills, to form filling, funding applications, or general handyman work. We also welcome volunteers to help in the North tower, to get involved in operations, and become part of the team

explaining the local history of the town. Full training, guidance and support is given. Like anything, the work which is going on behind the scenes is not visible, but many hours are being put in to ensure that we get this project over the finishing line and make ‘Withernsea the place to be’ once again! 1. COMPLETED: Rachel and Benjamin Larsen have run the Virtual London Marathon to raise funds for Withernsea Pier 2. PIER TOWERS: Withernsea Pier Towers from the beach steps 3. PEBBLE ART: Summer has seen a series of beach art workshops using stones

Local planning application highlights single storey extension to rear at 34 Hollym Road, Withernsea 21/03316/PLF - Erection of single story 21/03466/PLF - Construction of new extension to the rear at 12 Albemarle Road, vehicular access at Cherry Garth, 208 Queen Keyingham Street, Withernsea 21/03308/PLF - Erection of a detached 21/03452/PLF - Installation of Bi-fold doors dwelling with associated access and parking to rear at Goathlands, 4 at Land South Of 1 Main Street, Roos Patrington Road, Ottringham 21/03287/CLP - Certificate of lawfulness for 21/03424/PLF - Erection of a the proposed siting of a pod-style caravan in the rear garden for use as additional accommodation ancillary to the main house at Wyke House, 36 Greenshaw Lane, Patrington 21/02706/PLF - Construction of a vehicular access at 355 Homes - Offices - Schools - Gardens Queen Street, Withernsea A team of builders focused on 21/02650/PLF - Alterations to providing a high quality service. widen existing dropped kerb Building furniture like it's our own! vehicular access at Sycamore House, Rectory Road, Roos Email - info@flatpack-builders.com 21/02492/PLF - Erection of two Tel - 07960 237319 storey rear extension and Website - www.flatpack-builders.com dormer at 9 Albemarle Road, Find us on Keyingham 20/02330/PLB Installation of two roof lights to rear (retrospective application) at The Manor House, 7 Northside, Patrington 21/01935/PLF Erection of a replacement dwelling at 6 Chestnut Grove, Withernsea

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them move forward in life.” that I do within the district and Talking about some of his county. I have no idea who put me highlights of the last 14 years Paul forward for the award or why. I must commented: “one that stands out is have done something right when I taught a young cub how to somewhere along the line. I was tie some knots, which he could not told it is usually given to those who get the hang of, then all of a go above and beyond. I just do what took on the role of assistant cub sudden he got it. To see the look on I do.” scout leader with his cub scout his face was priceless. However two The award includes a medal name being Bagheera. In August weeks later he came up to me and which Paul can only wear on special 2018 he became the Group Scout said that he was in class and they occasions, a certificate to frame Leader (GSL) which he did until had to tie some sting together and and hang on the wall and a badge handing over to Mags Westoby in he was so proud to show off his to sew on his uniform to show June 2021. At this point Paul new skill, he even ended up people he has been awarded the became an Assistant District showing some of his classmates medal of merit. Commissioner (ADC Scouts) which and he said ‘thank you he does alongside being the for teaching me how to District Explorer Scout tie knots’. One other AB Coates Commissioner (DESC), a role he highlight which also Domestic Appliances took on in January 2017. Paul is comes to mind was a also the Explorer Scout Young message I got from a SHOP LOCAL WITH A FAMILY BUSINESS Leader Leader (ESYLL) and one of parent whose son had SERVICE WITH A SMILE! the County Training Team based at gone through scouting REPAIRS AND SALES OF DOMESTIC APPLIANCES Based in Hedon for over 26 Years Raywell (County HQ) for the training and joined the forces of the county’s young leaders. We supply a Superb selection of refurbished appliances and the skills he took Talking about his passion for with him there gave him APPLIANCE REPAIRS scouting, Paul said: “I really enjoy a great confidence We specialise in repairs to the following Domestic Appliances working with young people and boost and helped him - Washers. Washer Dryers. Tumble Dryers. Built in Electric Ovens. Freestanding Electric Cookers. Electric Hobs. teaching them ‘skills for life’, giving through his basic them chance to grow, enjoy training.” APPLIANCE themselves and gain badgework, Paul was presented INSTALLATION and of course going camping. We with the Award for Merit We specialise in the provide a service to the community, from The Scout installation of built in not only by being somewhere for Association in appliances. Fridge/Freezer. Single unit the young people of the town and recognition of this Fridge & Freezer. Washing local villages to go and do outstanding service to Machine. Washer Dryer. something, but we also go out and scouting. On finding out Tumble Dryers. Electric help the community. about the award Paul Ovens. Electric Hobs. “I like to think I have been part of described his feeling: Open Mon - Weds 9am - 4.30pm. Fri 9am - 4.30pm their growing up over the last 14 “Honestly, speechless, See us on Facebook - ab.coates - http://www.abcoatesappliances.co.uk years or so, given them great gobsmacked, but so 2A George St. Hedon, Hull, HU12 8JH memories to look back on as well very proud to have been as the skills they have learnt to help nominated for the work Tel: 01482 898834 / 898899

Withernsea resident recognised for his contribution to Scouting THE HUGE contribution Withernsea resident Paul Whittaker has made to The Scouts has been recognised with a Scout Association medal and certificate. Paul first got involved in scouting around May 2007 when he was invited along to see his son get invested into the scouts. He

explained: “I got chatting and was asked if I would like to help out and so my journey began as a parent helper.” By October the same year Paul had become an assistant scout leader with his scouting name being Bosun. Then in September 2010 he became the scout leader. Paul also

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1. WELL DONE: From left to right: Darren Gale, Landlord of The Blue Bell Inn, Pamela Maunsell, Ren’s Rescue, Linda Burkitt, Bar Manager at The Blue Bell Inn 2. THANK YOU: Ren saying thanks to Linda Burkett

MONEY MATTERS WITH WITHERNSEA CREDIT UNION By Matthew Lloyd MANY of us like to shop online these days. It’s a great way to compare deals and hunt for bargains. However, there is the risk that someone may try to con you out of money or steal your card details. The Money Helper website (https://www.moneyhelper.o rg.uk/en/everydaymoney/banking/shop-safelyonline) has some simple tips to help us have a safe and secure online experience. Firstly, we should do our homework on the seller. Most shopping websites are genuine, but if you haven’t

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too good to be true, it probably is, as there is a big market for counterfeit goods. When paying, only put your card details into websites that are secure. Look for the padlock symbol (in the address bar) and check that the website address starts with https:// (‘s’ is for secure) to help you shop safely. If you click the padlock, there should be a certificate showing who has registered the site. If you get a warning about the certificate, avoid that website. Keeping your software and

anti-virus protection up to date will help to protect you from scammers and online criminals. Choose strong passwords (such as a combination of upper case and lower case letters, numbers and special characters) for all of your online accounts. And avoid using Wi-Fi in public places like coffee shops or shopping centres to shop or bank online, as these networks can be accessed by fraudsters. Finally, if you think your card has been used fraudulently, tell your bank or card provider straight away so they can stop the account being used further. If your details were used online by a criminal to commit fraud, you’ll usually be able to get your money back, as long as you haven’t acted fraudulently or negligently. If you’ve been targeted by a scam, report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or https://www.actionfraud.poli ce.uk/. Enjoy safe shopping!

Anyone for tennis? By Carolyn Sumner I AM trying to find out if there is anyone in Withernsea who is interested in playing tennis. With the recent success of Emma Raducanu at the US Open it seems a shame that Withernsea doesn’t have facilities to either play tennis or create future generations of tennis champions. I have been in contact with Roger Bellamy from the bowls club to look at having a court reinstated at the club, as the ones that used to be there have been neglected over the years. Roger got permission from the

committee for me to ask if there is an appetite amongst locals for a tennis court and if there was a court whether people would actually use it. This idea is in the early stages but I have been in touch with Active Withernsea as there may be some funding available for this project. If anyone would be interested in seeing tennis facilities reinstated in Withernsea if you could e-mail your support to: carolynsumner269@icloud.com

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PHASE-OUT OF SCHOOL’S SIXTH FORM PROVISION FINALISED By Tim Nuttall TUESDAY, September 1 saw the formal approval to reduce the age range of Withernsea High School from 11 – 18 years to 11 – 16 years being granted by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Cabinet. The decision came two years to the month that the school first indicated its intention to phase out post-16 provision on-site. This indication, shared with the school community in September 2019, sparked a period of reflection and evaluation that took into consideration the views of parents, pupils and staff. This process culminated in a recent month-long public consultation which allowed interested parties to view the full proposal and offer formal feedback ahead of the final hearing. Based on the feedback collected, and after careful evaluation of the full proposal, East Riding of Yorkshire Council subsequently approved the change on the basis that falling student numbers in Years 12 and 13 created an inevitable reduction in the breadth of options and the number of subjects

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that the school could offer after Year 11. In turn, this decline in numbers reduced demand for the remaining courses and subjects. The expanding variety of options available at other local post-16 providers, as well as an increased number of apprenticeships available to 16-year-olds, also contributed towards this significantly reduced demand. Headteacher Mark Crofts commented: “The decision to phase out Key Stage 5 courses was not one that was taken lightly and came after a period of careful consideration and consultation. “As a school, we took various steps over a number of years to counterbalance a decreasing uptake for Sixth Form study, such as combining Year 12 and 13 classes to enable a wider range of courses to run with fewer participants. “Changing trends in recent years, including the accessibility of a widening variety of courses at local colleges and an increased focus on apprenticeships, means that there have never been more opportunities for our young people in the surrounding area. “While the formal end of post-16 provision at Withernsea High School marks the end of one chapter, it also signals the beginning of an exciting new one and we are delighted to have already strengthened existing partnerships, while continuing to build exciting new ones, with a number of further education providers and local employers to ensure that our students are given the very best opportunities to broaden their horizons and achieve their aspirations.” As part of the school’s commitment to ensuring students are equipped with the knowledge to advance to the next level of study or employment, Withernsea High School operates a comprehensive careers programme, led by a dedicated Careers Leader. The programme gives students and their parents/carers access to advice, information, and guidance – including direct contact with prospective employers and representatives from local colleges. It includes one-to-one careers interviews to ensure every child has a platform to discuss their future options in confidence and offers numerous opportunities to visit potential post-16 destinations. As part of this provision, every leaver is instantly enrolled to the schools CHAIN (Continuing Help and Inspiration Network) initiative. This encourages leavers to remain in contact with the school, up to the age of 18, where they can access the same careers guidance that they received in years 7 to 11, leaving them safe in the knowledge that they will always be able to get the support they need to progress to their destinations of choice. As a relatively small secondary school, Withernsea High School’s strength lays within the community it has created. This means that students are well-known by staff across the school and that staff are well-known by students. This close bond is what parents and students cite as being an important element in the fabric of school life and is the fundamental driving force behind the CHAIN initiative. Parents/carers or students, either current or recently-left, who are looking for careers advice, information and guidance are welcome to contact Mrs V Foster (Careers Leader) for help and support at fosterv@wscampus.net

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Withernsea Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club By Kevin Watson

WE HAD our two September meetings the first on September 4 with 29 in attendance, and on September 18 with 27 new faces and old, enjoying a butty, brew and banter. It is really heartening to see people chatting away, hearing the laughter, and the old military sense of humour coming through. Since forming the Withernsea branch in May, it is rewarding to see the effect it has had on people, and the friendly atmosphere they enjoy at 2 getting together regularly. We have presented Jayne Nendick at the Shores Centre with a certificate of thanks for her enabling us to set up and get started, for which we will forever be indebted. Since forming, we have seen our numbers grow from an expected ten or so at meetings, to around thirty. The move to the Meridian Centre at 201 Queen Street has proved popular with the attendees. So we were pleased to announce that with donations received from two local organisations, the Withernsea Lions and the RAOB Littlewood Lodge, we have paid the venue hire for this year up to the end of December. We are able to cover the cost of the venue hire for at least 2022 as well, which gives stability to our meetings and regularity, something any Veteran or serving 3 member will appreciate! The support from local businesses and from within the community has really been inspiring, and we thank all for their generosity. We can assist with any issues people are experiencing and help to point them in the right direction if they need any support. Darren and Marie England recently attended an AFVBC breakfast in Lincoln. There are numerous branches 4 nationwide and worldwide, and visitors from other branches are always welcome. At the Withernsea meetings we have welcomed those who are in the area on holiday, it is always a pleasure to meet, exchange stories and chat. All veterans from every branch of the armed forces, regulars and reservists are always welcome to drop in for a Butty, Brew, and Banter. Our next meetings are on October 16 and November 6 (first and third Saturdays of the month) at the Meridian Centre. Teas and coffees are available free, with a suggested donation of £1.50 if a butty (sausage or bacon) is wanted. We have a Facebook page ‘Withernsea Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club’ which we use to keep people informed, but as always, we can be privately messaged if any help is needed. For those who may be concerned about money, the cost of the sandwich will be discretely covered, we would rather people attend than feel they would be embarrassed. Just contact us by message, or write to us: AFVBC, c/o The Meridian Centre, 201-203 Queen Street, Withernsea, HU19 2HH.

1. DELIVERY: The sandwiches were delivered on this trike on September 4 2. THANK YOU: Kevin Watson on behalf of the AFCBC presented Jayne Nendick at the Shores Centre with a certificate of thanks 3. RECENT MEETING: A great atmosphere at the Meridian 4. BUSY: Busy making Brews, and Banter

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Care packages for soldiers serving abroad this Christmas

The Fallen of Withernsea Remembered Robert Henry Brown

1. ROBERT HENRY BROWN: Image taken from the Hull Daily Mail 2. GRAVE: CWGC grave in France (Photo by D England)

By Darren England 2nd Lieutenant Robert Henry Brown 1/5th Battalion, Duke of Wellingtons Born in 1893 in Withernsea Died of wounds WITHERNSEA Royal British Legion branch are putting together care packages for male and female soldiers serving abroad in Estonia’s border country. These soldiers are stationed there for a six month period and as such will miss Christmas and New Year with their families. If any member of South Holderness would like to either donate shoe boxes or any of the following items they will be greatly received: Toothpaste Toothbrushes Roll on deodorants Feminine products Shower gel Soap Razors Shampoo Sweets Chocolates Pasta meals Cuppa pasta Cuppa soups Crisps Hand cream

Robert had been working in Huddersfield before the war but came home to join straight up and enlisted in 1914. Once Robert had conducted his basic training he embarked on a ship to France in April 1915 where he became well known for his bombing skills in the trenches and rapidly gained promotion due to this. At an early stage he was recognised as a potential officer

and in November 1915 he returned to the UK to gain his commission. After his training to become an officer he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant and became a bomb instructor in the UK. After several months training others in the art of bombing Robert returned to France in May 1916. In September that year Robert sustained a slight wound but stayed at the front on duty. On January 2, 1917 whilst he was demonstrating the use and how to throw bombs to his regiment on a training session one prematurely detonated seriously injuring himself, Sgt Goldsboro and causing minor injuries to two

others. Robert died of wounds in hospital on January 16, 1917 and is buried in Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery in France. A telegram was received at Withernsea reporting the death of 2nd Lieutenant Robert H Brown: “He was seriously wounded on January 2 by a premature explosion of a bomb during a demonstration”. Previous reports and a letter from Robert to his family at home stated that he was on the mend. Robert was the son of Thomas and Annie Of Aysgarth, Withernsea and he had a brother who also died in the war, Frederic Jesse Brown.

3. DIARY: Images from the Regimental diary of the time explaining Roberts accident, how it occurred and then the recording of his death later in the month (Ancestry.co.uk) 4. REMEMBERED: Remembered on the family grave in Withernsea Cemetery with his brother (Photo by D England)

No pressurised canister like deodorant, shaving gel etc or any type of medication. If you would like to donate or send your own box (free of charge) please contact the chair of Withernsea RBL, Darren England by email Dazscuba@gmail.com.

New campaign to support mental health for the Armed Forces community A NEW regional campaign to support the mental health of Armed Forces personnel and their families in Hull and East Yorkshire has begun. The campaign highlights the range of mental health services that are available across the region for any person who serves or has served in the Armed Forces, and their families. It encourages those who are concerned about or struggling with their mental health to access the support available. The initiative launches as recent developments in Afghanistan increase concerns around the potential mental health impacts for veterans. Family and friends of

Armed Services personnel are also urged to be vigilant regarding their loved ones’ mental health and encourage them to use support if needed, as well as seeking support themselves if they too need help. A new website – www.HullandEastYorkshireVeteran Support.co.uk – launched as part of the campaign – details all the mental health support services that are available in Hull and East Yorkshire for veterans, serving personnel, reservists and their families. A social media toolkit and digital leaflet created for local military charities will help promote the support available and raise

awareness of the importance of getting support with mental health. Veterans are also advised to inform their GP of their service in the Armed Forces as this opens up access to even more ex-forces’ care and treatment services. The campaign is a Hull and East Riding-wide initiative by Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, NHS Hull CCG, NHS East Riding of Yorkshire CCG and regional military support groups and charities such as Hull 4 Heroes and East Yorkshire SSAFA. Current or ex-military personnel who are worried about their health have access to a range of dedicated health services in Hull

and East Yorkshire that can help. Local services offer those who have served in the Armed Forces care and treatment for a range of mental and physical health conditions. They’re provided by military and civilian experts to help ensure that clients receive care by people who understand their health needs and Armed Forces experiences. Councillor Alan Gardiner, Hull City Council's Armed Forces Veterans Champion and Councillor David Elvidge, East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Veterans Champion, said: “In Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire, we value our Armed Forces community and

recognise the commitments and sacrifices that they have made. "It is important for veterans and their families to know that they are not alone and that support is available, not only with anxiety and mental health, but on a range of issues which impact on the lives of our Armed Forces community. "If you are looking for help, advice, or just need someone to talk to, please visit the HullandEastYorkshireVeteranSupp ort.co.uk website and contact one of the organisations for support.” For further information visit www.HullandEastYorkshireVeter anSupport.co.uk

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IT HAS been announced that the Withernsea pumpkin trail is set to continue for a second year on October 30 and 31 and Patrington are also holding a trail on October 31. Kelly Hopewell and Gary Towell who also organise Withernsea’s annual scarecrow trail have set up a group on Facebook called Withernsea Pumpkin Trail 2021. They explained: “Just for fun we are asking everyone in Withernsea to decorate your houses with pumpkins and if you want to, other Halloween decorations this Halloween. This can be as much or as little as you want between Saturday, October 30 and Sunday, October 31. It can be just a pumpkin, a window display, or other Halloween decorations, however big or small.” A trail map will be available to buy for £1 in various shops nearer the time. A Patrington Pumpkin Trail group has also been set up on Facebook encouraging residents to place pumpkins and decorations around windows and gardens to create a trail for the children to follow. The idea behind pumpkin trails is for parents to reward their children

with sweets when each display is found, without the need to knock. To enter your home or business on the Withernsea Pumpkin Trail you can join the Facebook group ‘Withernsea Pumpkin trail 2021’ or email: withscarecrowtrail@gmail.com and register your location before Saturday, October 23. To enter the Patrington pumpkin trail private message Claire Holmes on Facebook or e-mail

claireholmesseh@outlook.com and if there are enough entrants a map may be produced. The Patrington trail will also see one participating address being drawn at random to win the spooky hamper of Halloween goodies – entries needed before midnight on October 29. PUMPKIN: One of the pumpkins on display last year at Southcliff Fisheries in Withernsea

Halloween at the Whitehall Estate tearoom On the 31st October we are holding a Halloween afternoon from 3pm - 7pm All welcome to enjoy food, drinks and some Halloween bakes and have some Halloween fun, we have a lot of games and activities planned for children. There will be a prize for the best adult Halloween costume and child costume.

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Holderness At War 1

By Kevin Watson

MUCH is lamented about the destruction of the defence works which were constructed in and around Withernsea from WWII, with those being the most recent in living memory. But of course the area was also widely used, and defended, during WWI too. (Mention has previously been made about the tank training range up at Cowden, and the batteries at Kilnsea and Spurn). Obviously where there is a military presence there are military personnel which require accommodation, or camps, for them. The nearest permanent camp to Withernsea, Thirtle Bridge Camp, was located in the Parish of Rimswell, between Rennish Farm and the land drain on the B1242. Troops would arrive in Withernsea at the railway station, and then march the three miles out of town to the camp (a memory recounted to me by an old chap on my postal round in the late 1980s). Halfway between Thirtle Bridge and Withernsea is Waxholme Mill. This was used during WWI as a watch-tower, and at the junction of the roads was a military checkpoint. At the time of the First World War, army accommodation in the camps was usually bell-tents for the junior ranks, with hutted accommodation for the officers and

admin staff, and possibly a brick building for the senior officers. I was sent a photograph of four officers recuperating at Thirtle Camp some years ago. The Thirtle Bridge Camp was established in 1916 primarily as a convalescent hospital, also being home to a Coastal Defence Battalion, and as a training camp for the Lancashire Fusiliers. The 3rd reserve battalion of the Lancashire Fusiliers moved into the area and settled into Thirtle Bridge from the November of 1916 until the end of the war. As a temporary camp, primarily constructed for the use of war, little remains after 105 years. But there are still signs of it extant. The private building ‘Mona House’ has been expanded, but the western section of it is part of the original officers headquarters. Standing to the south of the building is a large corrugated clad barn, which was originally the mess-hall. Inside the modern cladding, the original framework, trusses and lights still exist. The kitchens and cookhouse are believed to be the remaining rubble and brickwork to the eastern end of the barn. The site was used again in WWII, with a number of cylindrical road blocks and a Nissen Hut still existing at Rennish Farm in the

1990s. One of the Lancashire Fusiliers known to have returned to his unit, the 17th Battalion, via the camp at Thirtle Bridge was Captain Gilbert Mackereth. He was awarded the Victory Medal, the British War Medal, the 1914–15 Star, and the Military Cross. He was also mentioned in Despatches, which entitled him to wear an oak leaf emblem on the ribbon of the Victory Medal. At Thirtle Bridge, he had been recovering from a serious leg wound received on August 21, 1917 during an attack on Canal Wood south of Cambrai. In retirement he lived in Spain, where he died and was buried. Of interest is that though his grave was saved, following threats from Spanish authorities in May 2010, in November 2011 his remains were reburied in a garden of remembrance at the Fusilier Museum in Bury. He is believed to be the first soldier from World War I to be repatriated to England since the burial of the Unknown Soldier at Westminster Abbey in 1920. Another notable person from the Lancashire Fusiliers who attended to convalesce at Thirtle Bridge was J R Tolkein, commissioned on July 15, 1915. He trained with the 13th (Reserve) Battalion in Staffordshire. Then in June 1916, he was sent to

France as a signals officer to the 11th (Service) Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, arriving at the Somme in early July 1916. In October 1916, he contracted trench fever, a disease carried by lice, invalided to England in November 1916. Tolkien's battalion was almost completely wiped out following his return to England. Tolkien spent the remainder of the war alternating between hospitals and garrison duties, being deemed medically unfit for general service. It is known he also spent time at the hospital in Godwin Battery (Kilnsea) and in Hull at the Brooklands Officers’ Hospital, now the Dennison Centre on Cottingham Road. There is suggestion he was part of the unit operating the Sound Mirror, a listening device for Zeppelins and aircraft North of Kilnsea, having sat a signalling course exam in 1917. Throughout 1917 and 1918 his illness kept recurring, but he completed Home Service at various camps, promoted to the temporary rank of lieutenant in 1918 till being taken off active service with a temporary disability pension, 1919. Before the start of WWII he was earmarked as a codebreaker, asked to serve in the cryptographic department of the Foreign Office. There might not be much left to

see today, but it is all a part of the history of this ever-shrinking area of Holderness. (Note – the buildings mentioned are all on private property) 1. Black Mill, Waxholme, 1905 after sails removed 2. Black Mill Waxholme 1995 (Photo by Kevin Watson) 3. Mona House, original building from Thirtle Camp (Photo by Kevin Watson) 4. (and 4b) – Original Cookhouse, now sheet clad (Photo by Kevin Watson) 5. Remains of the cookhouse (Photo by Kevin Watson) 6. Example of WW1 tented camp (source unknown) 7. Rennish Farm, WW2 remnants (Photo by Kevin Watson) 8. Brooklands Officers Hospital, now the Dennison Centre 9. Four Officers recuperating at Thirtle Bridge (source unknown) 10. Kilnsea sound mirror 1993 (Photo by Kevin Watson) 11. Captain Gilbert Mackereth 12. J R Tolkien

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Harvest Festival service to go ahead in Holmpton ST. NICHOLAS Church in Holmpton are holding their Harvest Festival service on Thursday, October 14 starting at 7pm. Light refreshments will also be served. This is an annual event which unfortunately could not take place last year due to Covid.

OTTRINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL VACANCIES Since before Lockdown Ottringham Parish Council has been operating without a full complement of Councillors and there are currently 5 vacancies for new members. The present members who are knowledgeable and experienced in Council matters are keen to encourage interest from people who would like to be involved in community activities, especially parents with school-age children 5 - 18. Expressions of interest from people with knowledge and skills in gardening, countryside stewardship and conservation, or community engagement and are able to volunteer their time in addition to attendance at Council meetings are particularly welcome. Ottringham is a a community – focussed, friendly village in need of a new councillors to help take it forward in to the future. For further information or an informal chat please contact Mrs J. Richardson Parish Clerk 01964 671166 Cllr. Julia Billaney 01964 626136

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PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MONTH WE ARE pleased to share with you some of the photographs sent during this last month. Thank you very much everyone for all the wonderful submissions. Please send any photographs for consideration for the November edition by October 25 to Withernseacommunitynews@hot mail.com 1. LONG AWAITED: The sunrise over the sea at Withernsea on September 5 captured by Godfrey Holmes after waiting for seven days and 70 minutes to capture it again!

2. SUNRISE: The sunrise on September 8 captured by Godfrey Holmes as part of his ‘A Study of the Sun @ 360 degrees’ 3. MORNING: The sunrise on September 9 captured by Godfrey Holmes as part of his ‘A Study of the Sun @ 360 degrees’ – a tale of two mornings 4. BIKERS NIGHT: One of the Thursday evening bikers’ nights at Castle Café by Sharon A Woolsey-Hibberd 5. MIRROR: Captured at one of the Withernsea Biker Nights by Sharon A Woolsey-Hibberd 6. LIGHT: Beam me up Scotty! Captured on Sunk Island Road by GaffyDuck

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Results are in for the Picture This junior photography competition PICTURE This Withernsea held a junior photography competition over the summer with the theme ‘East Yorkshire Coast’. There was an amazing response with some fantastic entries, the age of the entrants ranged from 16 years old for the oldest and four years old for the youngest, most images were taken with mobile phones with some pretty amazing results. Picture This would like to thank our independent judges Paul, Jane and Andrea for judging, this was a very hard process for the judges but after a lot of deliberation they got there. I would also like to thank them for attending the presentation at Pier Towers Withernsea. Special thanks go to Goodwin Fox for helping to sponsor the event and providing half the prize money along with Picture This. Thanks also goes to the Picture This members for helping to make the event possible. Thanks to Paul from the Pier Tower association for displaying all the images, these will be displayed outside the Pier towers every weekend whilst the Pier Towers are open. And last but not least thanks must go to all the entrants, you all did a fantastic job.

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A: Curtis Rogers the competition winner with his prizes in front of the winning photographs at Withernsea Pier Towers (Photograph by John Allinson)

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NAME Chelsy Jenkins Enya Crosby Curtis Rogers Sophie Rogers Fynnley Marshall Alfie Gill Aurora Haggitt Libby Mclean Evan Weekes Jennifer Wilson Samual Clark Amber Clark Charlie Gill Megan Doyle Melissa Hampson Keithie Robinson Stanley McConnell-Berry Jack Hirschfield Isabelle Mill Isabella Riley

ENTRIES: B

First Place: Curtis Rogers (Coastal Skimming). Second Place: Enya Crosby (Withernsea Pier). Third Place: Aurora Haggitt (Tractor Line).

B: Aurora Haggitt won third prize for her photograph of a line of tractors on the beach (Photograph by John Allinson)

TITLE Withernsea Beach Withernsea Pier Coastal Skimming Beach Plant Sunrise Tunstall Tractor Line Sunset Mid Summer Night Over the sea and under the sky A day on the beach Tide going out, shrimps coming in Sand Le Mere Beach Jetty at low water Bike night at Castle Café Withernsea Lighthouse The Deep and the Humber Filey seafront Corn dog Withernsea at Dawn

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Picture This photography club update By Simon Dallimore PICTURE This Withernsea photography club have now returned to face to face meetings at Withernsea Leisure Centre on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7pm to 9pm. We have had a great turnout since starting back and we welcome old and new members. Picture This members have a monthly competition and the results determine their photographer of the year. We had 13 members take part this month which is another fantastic response from members, all images were critiqued by members and some constructive feedback was given on all images. This month’s competition results are as below.

1st place: Carol Carrick with image number 6 2nd place: Liz Purdon with image number 5, Funfair Simon Dallimore with image number 9, Stonehenge 3rd place: Tanya Riley with image number 8, Highland Cow 1 Patrington Church tower views 2 Seagull 3 Heavy lifting, Preston 4 Burton Constable 5 Funfair 6 No title 7 Marsh Frog 8 Highland Coo 9 Stonehenge 10 Babies playing in the sea 11 Tree Walk 12 Splash Boat 13 Withernsea at dawn

Dave Longhorn Vanessa Godfrey Holmes Mike James Liz Purdon Carol Carrick Jane Kinnear Tanya Riley Simon Dallimore Andrew Waller Lyn Crum Kerry Smith Chris Smith

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Patrington scarecrow trail saw over 50 scarecrows on display PATRINGTON Village's fourth annual scarecrow trail took place over the August Bank Holiday weekend as your September edition of the paper was being delivered. The three day event saw over 50 scarecrows displayed around the historic village along with a raffle. The final profit from the event was £335 with Holderness Home Care Ltd donating an additional £65 to round it up to £400. This was split equally between the village youth groups: Cubs, Brownies, playgroup, cricket and football. Some of the scarecrows from the trail (Photographs by Katy Allinson):

1. STAYCATION: This scarecrow summed up one of the most said words in summer 2021 2. SLOW: This scarecrow was keeping the roads safer 3. WARTIME: Teatime in wartime themed scarecrow display 4. CUPPA: Scarecrows enjoying a cuppa by their campervan 5. POTION: A witch scarecrow and her cat wait for their potion to be ready! 6. HELP: A scarecrow fireman attending to someone in need

7. OFF SCHEDULE: A 60 minute makeover turns into DIY SOS for this scarecrow 8. CAUGHT: Plenty more men in the sea for the mermaid scarecrow 9. SECOND PLACE: The scarecrows that came second this year were happily showing off their prize winning lockdown bodies! 10. DR WHO?: Joshua Playfoot enjoying the scarecrow trail – pictured at Soapy Bubbles with their Dr Who inspired scarecrow display

11. BORIS: Prime Minister Boris Johnson enjoying a staycation 12. PETER: Peter Rabbit at Cakey Bakey 13. IT’S CHRISTMAS!: This scarecrow Santa wishes it could be Christmas everyday 14. TEA?: A couple of scarecrows watching the world go by with tea for two 15. BROOM: Harry Potter on his broom 16. READY: Harry Potter on his way to platform 9 ¾ 17. WINNER: This Super Mario themed display was awarded first place in this year’s trail 18. ORGANISERS: Christine and Richard Snaith manning the maps stall. Richard organised the trail and Dianne Chapman and Richard’s mum Christine sold raffle tickets and maps throughout the weekend.

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Holidays and traffic lights! I STARTED running my own business 14 years ago. In that time there’s been many a bump in the road with Ash Clouds, Civil unrest, and extreme weather conditions. Nothing yet comparable to the last 18 months and the Global Pandemic. The impact of this started to affect me in January 2020 as I had clients out in the Far East when this first broke. Not a single day has passed since then, when I’ve not been at my desk at some time day or night. Helping a client in travelling or moving and cancelling bookings. I never envisaged that the bulk of my time would be now talking about “Traffic Lights” either!

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How does travelling overseas look now? Much brighter I am pleased to say. Clients are finally feeling confident to get booking trips and indeed travelling again. We still have the “Traffic Lights” and will for some time to follow. I’m sure we all agree it’s there for a reason to protect us all and after the time we’ve endured we don’t want to go backwards? There is no longer Amber which was causing a lot of ambiguity We now have Red countries which need you to isolate in a government approved hotel on

return. Generally this would only be clients who have an urgency or business need to travel with this rule. Then we have “the rest of the world”. This has different requirements subject to if you had the Covid vaccine or not. Various requirements for children too I’ve included a chart which outlines the details. It can still be a little confusing I understand. This is where my guidance and expertise would come in to help guide you. Which destinations are suitable to your individual needs. What forms, tests, and requirements there are. Ensuring you have a stress free and relaxed time away.

If you want expert advice. Please get in touch with me. Su Dillon, Travel Counsellors Phone:

01964 668240 Visit www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/su.dillon I put you at the heart of your holiday to ensure you have an unforgettable travel experience. I create bespoke travel experiences, whilst ensuring, you and your money stay safe. I post regular travel updates on Facebook and LinkedIn so please like or connect with me to see more.

What’s ‘hot’ right now? I’m still doing lots of bookings for UK breaks. Particularly for large groups of family friends getting together after so long apart. I did this myself last weekend on a break to Cumbria where 18 of us gathered for a weekend of fun and chat, long overdue! The USA have opened their doors to vaccinated Brits. I’m taking bookings now for November onwards. Many enquiries into 2022. Some are even into 2023 for that big Florida family holiday which takes some planning. Closer to home hotspots are the Canaries

and Turkey for that sun winter break. Editor of the Withernsea Community News, Andrea Kirk, has just booked a holiday with old school friends to celebrate their 40th birthdays. She commented: “We are excited to have finally booked our girls long awaited holiday for next year to New York. We are a fairly indecisive bunch so Su obtained many different hotel quotes for different dates for us. The whole process was really easy and now as we are all paying separately there is even an app so we can pay our own balances off as and when we like while knowing they are ATOL protected.” So, whatever your fancy please get in touch. Phone 01964 668240 or Whatsapp 07942 729266, email su.dillon@travelcounsellors.com

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Willerfoss House is located in a peaceful area of the popular coastal town of Withernsea. The 24 bedroom home is private yet accessible and close to all of the amenities and activity of the area. The home is very close to the local hospital and medical centre. Willerfoss is situated over two floors, with chair lift access the first floor. 8 of the bedrooms benefit from en-suite bathrooms. All residents are benefitted by three lounges; 1 main lounge, 1 quiet (reading) lounge and 1 activity lounge, two dining rooms and lovely, well-kept gardens surrounding the property. Our residents enjoy maintaining the gardens, alongside our dedicated maintenance staff, as part of their ‘Gardening Club’. Passionate about care, we strive to provide a service that will fulfill the needs of every resident we care for, regardless of

age, gender, race, ability etc. A tailored care plan is completed upon a Resident’s arrival to ensure that their personal needs are met. Our Care Plans are constantly monitored and altered according to the changing support needs of the resident, in order to ensure that our service completely suits their individual needs. Residents have full involvement in the preparation and delivery of their supportive care plan. We believe in the choice of the resident, doing all that we can to assist them in reaching their own goals and living their own life the way in

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

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

RMA (Registered Manager Award – Level 4) as well as various other appropriate qualifications, including Train the Trainer; which ensures staff are constantly up-to-date on all relevant training requirements, allowing them to fulfill their respective roles to the optimum level. We are extremely proud to have retained the Investors In People Accreditation since 2008 – this is reviewed every 3 years; thus ensuring that we move with the times and keep the focus of people at the centre of everything we do.

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DEMENTIA IN CATS AND DOGS

Free compost (with a little help from your pets) By Angi Beckett, Chair WGT

By Lesley Bonney from Poppy’s Pets (www.poppys-pets.com) YOU MAY notice subtle changes in your cat or dog as they get older. Like humans, old age kicks in, and forgetfulness and clumsiness may show. Our pets get old too. Statistics show that cognitive decline can affect 50% of dogs aged 11+ (slight changes may occur from age eight) and 68% in dogs aged 15+. In cats, the brain can begin to decline around 12 years old but typically from 15. Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome is also known as dementia. The condition is a degenerative brain disease with signs developing as your cat or dog’s brain ages. It causes gradual everyday behavioral changes, including the possibility of some aggression in dogs but only because they cannot tolerate rough and tumble with other pets or children anymore. Instead, the changes within the mind will make an animal feel confused and frightened. In cats, the signs to look out for are: ● Subtle changes at first ● Toileting outside of the litter tray ● Forgetfulness (e.g. forgetting to eat or that they have eaten, where the food station,

● Periods of depression and may periodically stop eating or taking any medication ● Change to sleep patterns (they may be awake night time and sleep more during the day) ● Reduced interest in playing ● Getting lost in familiar places ● Inability to learn new things or respond to words ● Staring at walls ● Less active In dogs, the signs to look out for are: ● General behavioural changes ● Pacing and circling ● Being withdrawn, anxiety and/or depression ● Aggression ● Inability to free themselves from corners or walk around an obstacle ● Reduced interest in playing (consider introducing puzzle games in old age to keep the brain active) ● Getting lost in familiar places ● Inability to learn new tricks or respond to any commands ● Staring into space ● Less active ● Eating less or more ● Memory loss Our pets are living longer thanks to the advancement in veterinary knowledge and the development of medicine. Some cats or dogs (or birds) may never develop dementia. But unfortunately, for those that do, like my cat Albert, the brain will deteriorate further over time. Sadly, there isn’t a cure, only management. If dementia is diagnosed, walk your dog on a lead and keep your cat in a secure garden for safety. Your pet will rely on you now. Please visit my website to read Pet Dementia: Life at Home, What Is Pet Dementia, Review: Complementary feed called Aktivait. Disclaimer: I am not a veterinary professional. If you have concerns about your pet, please allow your vet to perform an assessment and tests to rule out other causes.

litter tray or cat flap is located) ● Confusion and disorientation ● Loud vocalisation (generally at night) ● Getting stuck in places and unable to free themselves

ALBERT: Lesley’s geriatric cat (late) Uncle Albert who had dementia

Helping hedgehogs hibernate By Vicky Pennington, Trustee at Holderness Hedgehog Hospital AT THIS time of year we're all starting to think about tidying our gardens up, sweeping up leaves, weeding etc. But these overgrown areas, compost heaps, leaf and wood piles are all perfect foraging areas for wildlife including

hedgehogs. They also make ideal areas for nests, so before you start to clear, strim, burn or tidy an area please take a few moments to check. Those extra few minutes make just save a hedgehog’s life. So why not leave everything?

Make yourself a cuppa and watch the wildlife enjoying your garden. Hedgehogs are also trying to put on as much weight as possible in preparation for winter and hibernation. As the weather cools their

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I think it’s great that East Riding Council takes our garden rubbish and returns it to us as compost each year. I hope you managed to get your two free bags at the end of September. Of course you can make your own too, although you do need a little space and a bit of patience. You can buy all sorts of compost makers and bins. But at WGT we try to encourage free growing as far as possible. So the cheapest way is to make a metre square space with some wooden pallets, which you can get free for the asking. This should be in a location away from your living or leisure areas. Some people go a bit further by making a two or three section compost area but it’s not essential for starting off. If you need to see how to do this, I can really recommend watching Huw Richards’ video on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJc PKtVPuIE . Once this is created, it is useful to know what to put into your compost and what not to. Things to keep out of it are: • Cooked food including things like bread and even cooked veg • Any dairy products • Meat and poultry products. • All the above will smell awful when rotting down and also attract rats. • Perennial weeds, such as dandelions, as they will just use the compost to grow in. If you have lots to get rid of, you can rot them down in a bucket of water first then add them. • And unless you want a compost full of potatoes, I’m told that adding potato peelings can lead to potatoes growing from them. • Dog and cat faeces • Diseased plants

natural diet becomes scarce but you can help. By support feeding you are giving them a helping hand, it's especially important for the Autumn juveniles. Your support feeding does make a difference. Remember no milk or no mealworms. Hedgehogs are lactose intolerant and meal worms

‘Green’ things (a third of your input) to put in are: • Vegetables and fruits - peelings or whole • Fresh leaves and soft wood from prunings • Non-perennial weeds • Droppings from rabbits, guinea pigs and poultry or horse or cow manure • Grass cuttings • Used coffee grounds ‘Brown’ things (two thirds of your input) to put in are: • Non-shiny paper, newspapers and cardboard • Sawdust • Dried leaves • Dried grass • Dead plants Your compost will rot down more quickly if you put alternate layers of green and brown content in your bin. Turning it every month or so will help speed things up and also help stop slugs as birds will then eat the exposed eggs. After a few months, you will notice that you have a brown, soil-like substance created from all your garden and food waste. It should smell fresh and earthy and be crumbly. Once it is at this stage, then it’s ready to use on your garden. Put it on top of your current soil to create a healthy growing soil. There is no need to dig it in; nature will take care of that for you. Here’s hoping you all have lovely compost to help next year’s vegetables grow.

cause metabolic bone disease. Cat, kitten, puppy or dog wet food or cat or kitten biscuits are ideal or you could feed them a specialist hedgehog food. We have plenty of tips and advice on our Facebook page and website: holdernesshedgehoghospital.org Emergency number 07563 917914.

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Warnings over catalytic converter thefts HUMBERSIDE Police are warning motorists and members of the public to be on their guard following a number of reports of catalytic converters being stolen. In recent weeks they have received a number of reports from across the Force area and work is ongoing to identify those responsible. As the price of metals such as platinum and palladium have risen, many areas of the UK have seen increased reports of catalytic converter thefts. While all cars are potentially at risk, thieves

are most likely to target hybrids – where the catalytic converter is used less and the metals are less likely to be damaged. Or vehicles with a higher ground clearance, such as vans and SUVs. A spokesperson added: “We’re investigating all the reports we have received and are following up a number of lines of enquiry. “In the meantime, we want to help prevent further thefts from occurring, so please pass on our advice to anyone you think may be at risk and, if you see anyone acting

Passes needed at all household waste recycling sites from October RESIDENTS in the East Riding are being reminded that passes will be needed to gain entry to any of the area’s household waste recycling sites from Friday, October 1. The passes have been introduced by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to make the system fairer – to make sure the sites are only being used by East Riding residents. Residents living in the East Riding will have already received their free passes, as thousands were posted out in July and August, together with new bin collection calendars, along with instructions of how to use them. They can be used to gain entry to any of the council’s 10 household waste recycling sites. It is hoped the new scheme should also help to reduce the queues building up at some sites. Other councils, including neighbouring Hull City Council, already use a similar system. Councillor Chris Matthews, the council’s portfolio holder for environment and climate change, said: “We are bringing these passes in to make sure East Riding residents are getting full use of the waste and recycling facilities available to them. “Residents in the East Riding do a fantastic job with their recycling, which is there for everyone to see when the recycling league tables are released each year. “I would encourage all residents to keep hold of their passes and prepare for the change coming from October 1.” From that date, if a pass is not displayed in a vehicle, a site attendant will query whether that person lives in the East Riding and has a pass. Alternatively, a valid driving licence, utility bill, council tax bill or bank statement showing the person’s address can be used to prove that person lives at an East Riding address. However, non-East Riding residents will be turned away. The council won’t replace any passes through loss or damage. If a resident misplaces their pass they can use the alternatives instead. All passes will be renewed just before the expiry date of December 2022. For more information please visit www.eastriding.gov.uk/residentpass

suspiciously, please call us on our nonemergency 101 line.”

catalytic converter security marked to make it harder for thieves to dispose of. • Park your car in a locked garage where possible. If that isn’t an option, park in a Among the steps you can well-lit and busy area. take to prevent thefts are: • Park with your exhaust close to walls, • Report any suspicious activity – if you see fences or high kerbs, which will make it anyone looking like they are working under harder to access. a parked car – call it in to 101 – it’s better • Catalytic converters are at the front of your to be safe than sorry vehicle, so park facing walls or other • Car owners - Speak to your local garage vehicles where possible, which will make it about having suitable locks or guards fitted. harder to remove. They can also advise you on getting your

East Riding Youth Dance is back EAST Riding Youth Dance has announced its return for an autumn term, running from October 2021 to February 2022. This exciting and inspiring community dance programme takes place in the East Riding for young people aged 9 - 18, in Withernsea, Beverley, Leven, Bridlington, and Pocklington. The autumn term will run for 12 weeks, allowing participants to work closely with professional dance artists, providing a platform for those with little or no previous background in dance to have a fun, energetic and engaging experience.

Participants can try a range of dance styles, including contemporary and street dance, whilst developing their creative technique and dance skills. Project Coordinator and Artistic Director, Dawn Holgate said: “We look forward to welcoming participants to face to face dance sessions for a term of fun and engaging dance activity. Now’s a great time to get fit, explore your creativity and build skills and confidence; come give us a try!” A highlight of the programme is the annual Platform event, held at Bridlington Spa in February,

where participants can showcase their development across the sessions and their contribution to the group's original dance piece. The East Riding Youth Dance’s flagship group, County Company, is also recruiting new members. Company members have the amazing opportunity to work with world class dance companies and dance practitioners to create original work. Auditions to join County Company are being held on October 3 at Anlaby Studios, Wilson Street, Anlaby HU10 7AN. They are looking for young talented dancers who want to develop their dance

skills to new and exciting levels. “County Company offers great training and dance experience for the dancers. We get vast exposure to different choreographers and teachers as well as to different dance styles, which aids every dancer. It’s also great fun! Especially with the filming and frequent performances”. So said Maddie, an East Riding Youth Dance County Company Member in 2021. Further information on the artists, sessions, County Company applications and how to book session places can be found at www.eryd.co.uk

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POEMS

He wouldn't be called Phd (He did his Phd on a white rat running mazes)

A monologue in the style of Marriot Edgar author of The Lion and Albert By Roger Watson

Well Watson found this all was quite boring And psychology then was right glum Old Pavlov had found, that dogs drooled at a sound. Even Russians were 'aving more fun

Roger Watson is a retired IT teacher living in Halsham. John Broadus Watson (January 9, 1878 – September 25, 1958) (no relation) was the father of Behaviourism in American psychology. He discovered he could condition babies, rather like Pavlov conditioned dogs. Unfortunately he used fear as his stimulus and conditioned a young boy called Albert to be afraid of furry animals by making a loud noise when Albert went near them. This poem turns the tables on Watson using Marriot Edgar's Albert. J.B. Watson developed Behaviourism,so the story goes (with apologies to Marriot Edgar). Now you've heard of a fellow called Watson And young Albert his subject and chum. And that these two have shown us How Behaviourism was done. Well the truth of this terrible story Makes psychologists cower in shame As Watson, he got quite a slanging But Albert got none of the blame Well it started one day in Chicago When Watson was feeling quite blue The white rat he'd written his thesis on Had gone off and hid in the loo It wouldn't come out when he asked it, Even threatened to bring in t'cat The only thing that proved successful Was a big lump of cheese and a trap We know that this actually 'appened And we can logically prove it you see If rat hadn't succumbed to t'Cheddar,

Now Pavlov had interested Watson And he saw how the rat had behaved It 'adn't listened to any pleading But had taken the cheese to its grave So he tried to "condition" some babies But they didn't react quite the same His wife she went home to her mother Said "I'm not rearing kids for thy games" (wife left him just after he got his Phd) When his wife left she took all the kiddies And he had no more subjects to run So he took out an 'ad' in the paper that read, "Required for Conditioning--- one son" News of this soon had reached Blackpool Where the Ramsbottoms lived by the sea And Ma said to Pa, "We'll send Albert across." Pa said "The further the better for me" Now you've heard of young Albert Ramsbottom And the trouble he caused at the zoo By poking a lion he caused quite stir With the lion, his ma and the Pru Well, Ma'd had a "perm and condition" And thought it would be quite a treat To send Watson her grubby young offspring And get him returned looking neat. They bought Albert a Steerage-class ticket On a cargo ship just leaving port And the captain, a man of good standing, Said he'd drop the lad off near New York There was quite a t'do on the quay side Ma was weeping buckets of tears

Pa had to cancel his darts match (First time he done that for years) "I've asked Watson to meet him." cried mother "I hope he'll be safe." Dad replied "Oh, I just hope, our Albert can cope" "I was thinking of Watson" Dad sighed. The trip to the states was quite peaceful Though the little boat bobbed like a cork They went out of their way for young Albert And stopped at Chicago, to save 'im the walk. It was down on the docks in Chicago Where Watson met Albert on t'pier There's a sign above number 5 coal tip It says "Watson and Albert met here" "How do" said Watson with fever (At the time he didn't feel well) The boat Albert was on had been carrying pigs But Albert was used to the smell Well he rushed the lad off to his workshop Where the you fella expressed some delight The zoo down in Blackpool was nothing like this There were hundreds of rats, all snow white. Albert asked if he could have one And Watson replied "Take you pick" But every time he tried to grab one Watson banged a big gong with a stick. (The original experiment that started the school of 'Behaviourism" the original Albert was, in later life, still terrified of fur.) Now the noise didn't bother young Albert But the rats started acting quite queer And when Albert moved as to grab one They'd cower and hide as in fear. It was quite a strange sight in the workshop Screams of terrified rats filled the air And Watson tried blocking the doorway

Of five tons of terrified fur See, the trouble with Watson's experiment Was he'd got the right foot in wrong boot All the rats in Chicago were running in fear Of Albert who ran in pursuit Now Albert knew nowt of Chicago But he knew the way back to the boat And all the rats were taking to water But none of 'em knew how to float Well what happened in Chicago Set psychology back by ten year 'Cos there wasn't a rat in the city That hadn't run or drown in its fear And worse was discovered by Watson When some new rats arrived in by train They behaved in a sensible manner Till someone would use Albert's name Watson took all this quite badly Called Albert a saucy young tyke Packed up all his gongs and his hammers And went off to sell "Lucky Strike" (Watson left psychology and worked in advertising "Reach for a Lucky instead of a sweet" was his first slogan) Now if you don't believe what I've told you And your keeping a rat in a box Creep up to the cage like a toddler Whisper "Albert Ramsbottom" and watch. (Had to put it on tape for a Psychology tutor from London and an American Psychologist also grabbed it for similar reasons) Lonely Looking Scone? By Godfrey Holmes Lonely looking Scone, lonely Scone! Lonely, lonely, looking Scone: Towards the end of day: You are unclaimed, unwanted, uneaten.... So to-morrow morning, you will re-appear, resurrected, Reinvigorated.... Behind your newly-polished, chamfered, glass screen

email: withernseacommunitynews@hotmail.com Unreachable by any Tongs Save those Tongs available to She who is your Server She who now so proudly serves you up: A snip at £2-60 - together with whatever "free" cup of Coffee is our choice: Latte, Americano, Cappuccino, Expresso, Macchiato.... Replete with Jam & Cream: the Devonian way: Clotted Cream first, topped with Strawberry JamOR the Cornish Way: Strawberry Jam first, Only then topped with Clotted Cream Lonely looking Scone.... Looking Scone, lonely, lonely looking Scone Long since it ceased to matter whether you are actually made of plastic Or simply look - and taste - as plasticky as the plastic that is your perpetual ClingoWrap? Lonely looking Scone! Lonely looking Scone! Lonely, lonely, looking Scone! Farewell RNLI! Written on the actual afternoon of Sunday, September 5 By Godfrey Holmes Farewell Lifeguards! On your last day, A Sunny Day; a Sunny Sunday indeed! How hard it has been for you this Year: Every day uncommonly Cold & Grey: The Sea Rough, Nobody quite bold enough

To enter freezing waters Un-warmed by any usual ration of Sunshine... No Sons; No Daughters Ready - or able - to strip down As if they were faraway: In fashionable Menorca - or Funchal Town. Farewell, too, to your familiar White Cabin: Soon to be hoisted high in the air... Then transported away on the back of a Lorry! It is not fair! Your Cabin - a Boon! - going as well as you: To-morrow : " Sorry!" Then Winter's nigh. Only in June next Year Will that Cabin re-appear? Leaving By Graham Wade Like a lovely girl leaving Summer departs (Slipping away in high-heeled shoes And bright green dress). White waves lash the coast, The sycamore writhes as if trying to escape. Caught in the rain rush Our season drowns. Roses sink their heads, Gardens brown with leaves. Like a lovely girl leaving Summer departs. Graham’s book of poems, ‘Themes, Dreams & Seasons, Poems 1956-2018’ was published by The Choir Press in 2019 and is available from Amazon or from Graham directly grahamkwade6@gmail.com or 383 Queen Street, Withernsea. Further poems continued on page 26

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PUZZLES

Puzzle solutions and answers to the quiz on page 26

Clues for this month’s quick crossword Clues Across

Clues Down

1. Flat sealing disk (6) 5. Synthetic (4) 9. Do a somersault (2,4,4,5) 12. Check (5) 13. Compass point (5) 14. Assume to be true (5) 15. Having been filleted (8) 18. Cartoonist for films (8) 20. Strip of leather (5) 21. Stone fruit (6) 22. Bleak (6) 23. Shatter (5) 25. Gossip (8) 26. Lacking in thought (8) 29. Imbibe (5) 31. Catapult (5) 32. Form of address in India (5) 33. Medium (15) 34. Move lightly (4) 35. Toxic organic compound (6)

2. Fend off (5) 3. Pleasure-seeker (8) 4. Turn back (6) 5. Parading (8) 6. Inexpensive (5) 7. Variety of apple (6,9) 8. Without revealing one's intentions (5,2,3,5) 10. Doorpost (4) 11. Astral (6) 16. Songlike (5) 17. Lacking height (5) 18. Australasian soldier (5) 19. Indian corn (5) 21. Chirping insect (6) 23. Basket used as a cradle (8) 24. Marsupial (8) 27. Subscriptions (inf.) (4) 28. Drooped (6) 30. Rest on one's knees (5) 32. Ragout (5)

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

KATHRYN’S QUIZ This month, it’s pets to the fore as 5 answers begin with the word CAT and 5 answers begin with the word DOG.

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1. Originating from the Latin for leader, by what term is the chief magistrate of Venice or Genoa known? 2. Which noun can be either instruction in the principles of Christianity using set questions and answers, or a body of basic beliefs followed slavishly or unthinkingly? 3. What is comic verse composed in irregular rhythm, or words that are badly written or expressed? 4. A what is a person who does all the boring menial jobs that others do not want to do? 5. Who am I? I was born in Swansea in 1969 and showed an interest in the stage from an early age, but first made a name for myself in the early 1990s starring as Mariette in The Darling Buds of May. I married a fellow actor in 2000, and was awarded the CBE for services to drama in 2010. 6. Starring Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman, which 1958 film tells the story of Brick, an alcoholic ex-football player, who drinks his days away and resists the affections of his wife, Maggie. His reunion with his father, Big Daddy, who is dying of cancer, jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son? 7. What is a small, check pattern with notched corners suggestive of a canine tooth, used in cloth for jackets and suits; and also, in architecture, a small pointed ornament or moulding forming one of a series radiating like petals from a raised centre, typical of Norman and Early English styles? 8. What is the name of the sea area, always quoted in the Shipping Forecast which sits north of Humber, south of Forties, east of Tyne and west of German Bight?

9. It’s question 9, lyric time. From which 1960 number one hit single do the following lyrics feature: Don't want your love anymore, Don't want your kisses that's for sure, I die each time I hear this sound, Here he comes? 10. What is a medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision? Our monthly quiz master Kathryn Townsley runs two monthly pub quizzes on behalf of the Hull City Official Supporters Club (www. www.hullcityosc.org). The club are still supporting Tigers Trust in their 30th Anniversary year, but also The Jeff Astle Foundation in order to help raise awareness of and support those affected by brain injury in sport. You can donate to the Just Giving page at: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfundin g/hullcityosc2021fundraising If you enjoy the quizzes Kathryn provides for us please do give them a donation if you are able. You can also join Kathryn’s Hull City Official Supporters Club quizzes in October on Monday 11 at The Constable Arms, Sproatley and Monday, November 1 at The Green Dragon Welton, 8.15pm. Both are £1 per person entry.

ABOUT THE CHARITIES The Tigers Trust The Tigers Sport and Education Trust is on a journey, starting life as a project in 1990, the Trust reached a milestone of 30 years amidst the 2020 pandemic. During the 30 years the ‘Football in the Community Project’ transitioned to a Charity in 2001. It has continued to grow and extend its offer beyond the football pitch but importantly using the power of the badge, Hull City FC. Located at the Tigers Trust Arena the charity provided support to over 33,395 participants

through their core activity across Hull and East Yorkshire during the 2019-2020. In addition, reaching out to over 35,000+ people during the pandemic in new and innovative ways to continue their support to those in need in a Covid safe way. They are essentially a small charity with a big heart.

The Jeff Astle Foundation The Jeff Astle Foundation was established in 2015 as a fitting and lasting legacy of the ex West Brom and Notts County striker. Jeff died from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE),a progressive, degenerative brain disease found in individuals (usually athletes) with a history of head injury, often as a result of multiple concussions. In Jeff Astle's case, it was the repeated, low level brain trauma believed to have been caused from the repeated heading of footballs. Since the death of Jeff Astle in January 2002 aged just 59 the charity’s aim is to both raise awareness of brain injury in all forms of sport and to offer much needed support to those affected. Led by Jeff's daughter, Dawn, the Foundation set out a series of goals: ● One Year - To raise awareness of brain injury in sport at all levels of the game. ● Three Year - To work with sports authorities to deliver independent research into the links between brain injury in sport and degenerative brain disease. ● Ten Year - To provide support for sports people living with the effects of dementia or chronic neurological impairment.

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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. Doge 2. Catechism 3. Doggerel 4. Dogsbody 5. Catherine Zeta Jones 6. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 7. Dogtooth 8. Dogger 9. Cathy’s Clown – The Everly Brothers 1960 10. Cataract

Down on the allotment WE HAVE been looking after a plot this year for a lovely chap, Ken, who sadly will not be able to come back. Colin went through the raspberry and blackberry rows and cut out the old canes and tied in the new ones. The blackcurrant and the gooseberry bushes also got pruned and he weeded out everything else that was not supposed to be there. I weeded from the other end through the swedes, shallots, leeks and up to and around the sweet potatoes, which are looking good. Then we weeded through the strawberry bed. It is now ready for a new plot holder to take it on and hopefully enjoy it as much as he did. At the beginning of the month our goat, Lucy, died. I cleaned her stable and washed it out. I

was sad to think that she would not be coming into her cosy bed anymore. It has stayed hot and dry until the third week in September, then we had rain, and oh how the plants needed it. When we were picking raspberries, I noticed large deep cracks in the dry soil, so the rain was definitely needed. The sweetcorn has been lovely, we have eaten some and put some into the freezer, and still more to use before it goes past its best. Plenty of peppers ready and still lots more to ripen. Cucumbers are still growing and growing. I keep taking the runners off the pumpkins and squashes as they need to ripen the ones that are fully grown and not produce more that will not ripen before the cold weather comes.

and took out the support posts to store for next season. With all of that out of the way I could start clearing the weeds and lightly digging the soil over. The dwarf beans are still drying so I have not taken them out just yet. The apples and pears have not done well this year, but they

I did get another batch of chutney made, a date and apricot one, thanks to Sue who had the dried fruit going spare. I kept picking the tomatoes as they ripened. They were just falling off when I touched them, so I picked what was left Poems continued from page 24 and cut the plants down and put them Autumn Rises into a burn bin. The By Lynne Evans-Corkett hens got plenty of tomatoes that day. It Autumn rises, seems very empty in Tide turns on a sparkling blue sky day, the greenhouses now Clouds weave with cotton softness, Gulls yearning, soaring, ever-searching, squalling, as there are only a Over boulders and sand and pebbles along the beach, few herb and pepper Traffic-light traffic slowly creeps on the prom, plants left growing. On a crisp Withernsea day, Colin got more Fun-fair relaxes after seasonal revolving, carrot seeds sown Pier towers ever-guarding the happy throng. and they are coming along really well. I Autumn rises, have taken off the dry Graceful summer unwinds,

WILD WORLD HEROES READING CHALLENGE COMPLETED MANY children joined in with the Wild World Heroes at East Riding Libraries for the Summer Reading Challenge 2021. This also helped them to discover how to make a difference to the environment, too. Lots of children went to Withernsea library on Tuesday, August 31 having completed the summer reading challenge. The challenge involved reading at least six books during the summer holidays. At Withernsea library around 19 children took on the challenge but there was no large get together of all children due to Covid.

pea pods, I will shell and store them for next years seed. I took out all of the dry dead plants leaving the roots in as they fix nitrogen in the soil, a valuable boost for the next crop. I then rolled up the mesh that had supported them

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Bounteous harvest combines, To-ing and fro-ing, now at ease, Blending brightness on sunrise, on sunset, Crystal rivers serenely flow far and wide, windswept days, youthful nights, joyful hearts, Sing loud, sing strong, And old father time moves on. Relflections of a Georgian Doll By Richard Harries Sales of Richard’s first book of poems ‘Awakening’ are doing so well he has been given a publication date for his second book ‘Iconic Tattoo’ which is October 2022. In the UK you can order Awakening from Richard (signed) or from the publisher at www.stairwellbooks.co.uk/product/awakening/. It's also available on Amazon worldwide and in the USA, India and Australia. Richard said: “I am truly thrilled that it has been such a success that I am to be published again. Below is a poem that will be in this second book. It is dedicated to friend Susan Marsden who requests this poem every time she attends a reading by me.”

1. BRILLIANT: Josh Playfoot, Ivy Playfoot, Amy Carter (customer advisor), Jasmine Allinson, Meryl Jouanny and Emily Blyth with their certificates

I was loved I truly was I know I was I was adored Played with go gently Treated so very carefully

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I have long hair that can be dressed I have a gorgeous panelled dress With beauty I am blessed

had a bumper year last year, so hopefully next year will be a good year, not just for apples and pears but for everything. We have just been planting out winter supreme and Duncan spring cabbage plants, these will be ready next spring when there is little else ready in the garden.

Once my girl had gone to bed I was placed on a shelf and heard stories read Tales of the king, the German George And of his marriage to his cousin Sophia, so flawed I heard of wars, I heard of affairs of love I heard piano playing sweet enough to be the cooing of a dove I am clothed in silk and lace And have bisque for my hands, feet and face Through the years my girls had their own girls I had even more love and care unfurled I always heard the news Napoleon did his wars rue Jane Austen wrote such romantic books Charles Dickens wrote about villainous crooks Wordsworth, Shelley and Byron came to my ears Slavery was abolished ending so many fears Victoria ruled an Empire so vast I understood it would forevermore last I heard of the trenches of the Great War And saw soldiers returning crippled and sore Then suddenly my world went black I stood silently wondering when my life would come back One day I was discovered in a loft so dark And was held so gently so as to not leave a mark I was placed in a special case With glass to the front so you could see my face I was taken to a museum so fine And now the glory of display is mine Talk about my age And my value seems to be the rage But as I stand and watch the crowds go by I wish that to one of my girls I could fly With their ringlets and posies, so full of grace Now the girls seem to have metal piercing in their face The sweeping gowns have gone away And jeans and mini skirts have their way No one seems now to be bright and fresh And from here I can see far too much flesh! Oh I long for an evening in my home And to a museum I would never roam The harpsichord and the pianoforte Seem so much gentler than the music today Please Lord let me have one more caress I’d do anything to return to one of my girls I do confess

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Domestic Abuse Awareness Month: October 2021 EAST Riding of Yorkshire Council has joined forces with Humber NHS Foundation Trust, City Health Care Partnership and Humberside Police to support this year’s Domestic Abuse Awareness Month in October. The international approach is to raise awareness of domestic abuse and the various forms it comes in, with a focus this year in the East Riding on coercive control, honour-based abuse, diversity and children affected by domestic abuse. Controlling behaviour in relationships – abuse isn’t always physical Domestic abuse does not always involve physical violence. It can be sexual, financial and emotional abuse and can happen to anyone. Sustained controlling behaviour such as regularly intimidating, bullying, criticising or threatening someone in a personal relationship, are all forms of what is called ‘coercive control’. This is a form of domestic abuse and is a criminal offence. What is coercive control? Typically, one person in a personal relationship, whether it be a partner, spouse or family member, will control the other over a period of time and in ways that go largely unnoticed by friends and family. As well as the

bullying and criticism, common traits of coercive control can include checking the other’s phone, making them dress in or look a certain way, wanting to know where they are and who they are seeing, restricting their money or cutting them off from friends and family. What is honour-based abuse? Honour-based abuse is defined as a crime or incident which has or may have been committed to protect or defend the honour of the family and / or the community. Infringements may include a person having a girlfriend or boyfriend; rejecting a forced marriage; pregnancy outside of marriage; interfaith relationships; seeking divorce, inappropriate dress or makeup and even kissing in a public place. If you have information on forced marriage contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via our Anonymous Online Form: http://bit.ly/1FNHFaZ Every year thousands of women suffer mental or physical abuse, go missing, are kidnapped and in the worst cases are murdered because of honour. Women are most vulnerable because families disapprove of relationships that are not arranged or approved by certain family members or members of the community.

Calendar of Events – October 2021 If you are holding an event in November and want to feature it in the calendar, please email withernseacommunitynews@hotmail.com This is a free service for community groups, charities and public interest events. We also place any advertisers’ events in free of charge. Other commercial events can be added for a small fee towards the running of your free community newspaper. FRIDAY 8TH OCTOBER MusicaL duo James and Mayor at Welwick Village Hall 7.30pm - tickets (£6 adults & £4 for under 16s) available from Gill 01964 630906, Jenny 01964 630088 or Pat 01964 630455. SATURDAY 9TH OCTOBER Pick your own pumpkin at The Pumpkin Patch 11am – 4pm (see page 12 – subject to weather) SUNDAY 10TH OCTOBER Pick your own pumpkin at The Pumpkin Patch 11am – 4pm (see page 12 – subject to weather) MONDAY 11TH OCTOBER Free two hour walk under the "Walking for Health" scheme. Meet outside the Withernsea Leisure Centre for 9am prompt start - free refreshments at the end, well behaved dogs welcome.

Domestic abuse can happen at any age In 2019 over 280,000 people aged 60 to 74 (3.1%) experienced domestic abuse in England and Wales and one in five (22%) victims of domestic homicides were over the age of 60 (Age UK 2020). Despite these worrying statistics, many surveys and studies undertaken regarding domestic abuse have excluded victims aged 60 plus. Almost a quarter (23%) of young people exposed to domestic abuse are also demonstrating harmful behaviour themselves, and in 61% of cases the abuse is directed towards their mother. Whilst it is normal for adolescents to demonstrate healthy anger and be challenging, this should not be confused with violence or threats, this is not acceptable. The Government defines this as adolescent to parent violence and abuse (APVA), which is any form of behaviour by a young person to control and dominate their parents. The aim is to instil fear, threaten and cause intimidation. Evidence suggests that it is increasing. Met Police figures show reports of child-to-parent violent offences increased 95% from 2012 to 2016. If parents are in fear for their safety or feeling threatened, the police should be contacted to help diffuse the

THURSDAY 14TH OCTOBER St. Nicholas Church in Holmpton Harvest Festival service starting at 7pm - Light refreshments will also be served. Picture This Withernsea photography club meeting at Withernsea Leisure Centre 7pm 9pm FRIDAY 15TH OCTOBER Film Night at Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall – ‘Dream Horse’. Doors open at 6.30pm for 7.15pm start. Bar open and light refreshments - just £5 entry. SATURDAY 16TH OCTOBER Table top sale in Hollym Village Hall 10am to 2pm in aid of St. Nicholas Church’s Hollym and Holmpton Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club (AFVBC) Meridian Centre, Withernsea from 10am (See page 10) Pick your own pumpkin at The Pumpkin Patch 11am – 4pm (see page 12 – subject to weather) SUNDAY 17TH OCTOBER Pick your own pumpkin at The Pumpkin Patch 11am – 4pm (see page 12 – subject to weather) SATURDAY 23RD OCTOBER Street surgery with local MP Graham Stuart outside Withernsea Aldi 10.30am – 12 noon (see page 3) Pick your own pumpkin at The Pumpkin Patch 11am – 4pm (see page 12 – subject to weather) Closing date for entering the Withernsea Pumpkin Trail (See page 12) SUNDAY 24TH OCTOBER Pick your own pumpkin at The Pumpkin Patch 11am – 4pm (see page 12 – subject to weather) MONDAY 25TH OCTOBER Deadline for submissions for the November edition of the Withernsea Community News Free two hour walk under the "Walking for Health" scheme. Meet outside the

situation whilst DVAP can also be contacted to help provide support to both the victim and the child / adult child struggling with their behaviour and causing the abuse. Domestic Abuse Awareness Month 2021 Residents in the East Riding are encouraged to follow East Riding of Yorkshire Council @East_Riding and Humber NHS Foundation Trust on Twitter @Humbersafeguard to learn more about these important local issues as we move through the domestic abuse month of awareness in October.

serious criminal offences being committed. The team will work with you so that you don’t face domestic abuse alone and to help make the situation safer for you. Domestic Violence and Abuse The out of office hours number for all Partnership (DVAP) (East Riding) council services is 01482 393939. The East Riding Domestic Violence and Please note, this is not an emergency Abuse Partnership (DVAP) provides number, but information will be passed support for victims of domestic abuse, to DVAP to contact when business children and individuals struggling with hours resume. their behaviour in their personal If you need immediate support in an relationships that may be or is at risk emergency or are concerned for your of being abusive. own or someone else’s immediate Professional and self-referrals (calling safety, please always ring the Police about your own situation) can be made on 999. by calling 01482 396368 or email Alternatively, you can ring the Police opsdvap@eastriding.gov.uk. DVAP for a non-emergency on 101. provides consent-based support for The DVAP Website Options Advisor victims of domestic abuse, where also provides safety information which information will only be shared with is available on their website 24 hours consent, unless there are concerns a day. about risk of harm to children or

Withernsea Leisure Centre for 9am prompt start - free refreshments at the end, well behaved dogs welcome. Pick your own pumpkin at The Pumpkin Patch 11am – 4pm (see page 12 – subject to weather) Seasiders Withernsea Halloween spooky treats, decorations and raffle (See page 13) TUESDAY 26TH OCTOBER Seasiders Withernsea Halloween spooky treats, decorations and raffle (See page 13) WEDNESDAY 27TH OCTOBER Pick your own pumpkin at The Pumpkin Patch 11am – 4pm (see page 12 – subject to weather) Seasiders Withernsea Halloween spooky treats, decorations and raffle (See page 13) THURSDAY 28TH OCTOBER Pick your own pumpkin at The Pumpkin Patch 11am – 4pm (see page 12 – subject to weather) Seasiders Withernsea Halloween spooky treats, decorations and raffle (See page 13) Picture This Withernsea photography club meeting at Withernsea Leisure Centre 7pm 9pm FRIDAY 29TH OCTOBER Pick your own pumpkin at The Pumpkin Patch 11am – 4pm (see page 12 – subject to weather) Closing date for entering the Patrington Pumpkin Trail (See page 12) Seasiders Withernsea Halloween spooky treats, decorations and raffle and evening entertainment (See page 13) SATURDAY 30TH OCTOBER Pick your own pumpkin at The Pumpkin Patch 11am – 4pm (see page 12 – subject to weather) Withernsea pumpkin trail – trail maps £1 (see page 12) Seasiders Withernsea Halloween spooky treats, decorations and raffle and evening entertainment (See page 13)

SUNDAY 31ST OCTOBER Pick your own pumpkin at The Pumpkin Patch 11am – 4pm (see page 12 – subject to weather) Seasiders Withernsea Halloween spooky treats, decorations and raffle (See page 13) Whitehall Estate tearoom Halloween afternoon from 3pm - 7pm (See page 12) Withernsea pumpkin trail – trail maps £1 (see page 12) Patrington pumpkin trail (see page 12)

WEEKLY EVENTS MONDAY Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall indoor bowls, 1.30pm, £3 including refreshments. Free trial session. TUESDAY Coffee morning at Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall 9.30am – 11.30am. Afternoon Fellowship Group meets at Elsternwick Chapel for games; talks; special events at 2pm. Just 60p per session with refreshments included - call Michael McGwinn on (01964) 670681 for more information. Men’s mental health group 6.45pm at the Keyingham Village Hall £1 WEDNESDAY One hour free walk ‘Walking for Health’ at Withernsea Leisure Centre 9.15am meet to start 9.30am. Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall indoor bowls, 1.30pm, £3 including refreshments. Free trial session. THURSDAY Tea, coffee, cake and a friendly chat 10am 12midday Welwick Village Hall, everyone welcome. Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall indoor bowls, 6.30pm, £3 including refreshments. Contact John or Ed on 07490 096175 for more information.

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Commercial Sea Angling Club update

All the competitions were qualifiers off the white tees unless stated:

By Nick Marshall AUTUMN is officially now upon us but as seems to be the norm nowadays the weather is still more summer like. I’m sure in the coming weeks that will change with wet and windy weather and rough seas that nearly always seem to coincide with our match days. Whilst mentioning matches, good news that we will be commencing our club matches on Sunday, October 3 (details of match times will be listed at the end). Our club has a very healthy membership and unfortunately at this time we are unable to take any more new members as we are up to our maximum. Everyone is keenly awaiting the new season after our COVID interruptions of the last two seasons, fingers crossed we can come through this season unscathed. On the catch front things as predicted have been very quiet apart from a smattering of bass, cod, whiting, thornback rays, smoothhound and flatfish. the highlights have been a nice tope landed by one of our members Mike Brockman around 24lb but on his next outing had a once in a lifetime experience of hooking into and playing what is thought to have been a thresher shark. Mike played this fish for around 30 minutes before the inevitable happened and it bit though his trace .The fish did come clean out of the water several times so identifying the fish was a little easier alas on this occasion not to be although I’m not sure about trying to land and unhook one of these beasts on the beach! Just shows you never know nowadays what is swimming just off our coast.

The coming month should see the ever dependable, or nuisance whichever way you look at them, Whiting reach our shores in bigger numbers along with an increase in Cod hopefully. There should be good numbers of thornback rays , with dogfish , bass, and flatfish making up most of the catches. The biggest thorn in the anglers side at the moment is the amount of crab activity with baited hooks not lasting more than 15 minutes at times with the ravenous critters stripping the hooks bare, hopefully they will thin in numbers as the water starts to cool a little . Best all round bait for the coming month will be without doubt lugworm, squid on its own and tipped off will also account for a lot of fish, any fish baits either on their own or tipped on a worm bait will attract the hungry hoards of whiting. The coming week would have seen our Biannual trip to the Emerald Isle but yet again it has been cancelled due to the Pandemic, we are planning to attack our weekly endurance test next year. I call it an endurance test as it is no holiday there is lots of fishing involved , lots of hiking up and down mountains to get to fishing marks and of course this works up a thirst so most of the evenings are taken up talking about the one that got away with a pint or two of the black stuff! Due to the lack of catch pictures this month I have attached a few from our previous Ireland jaunts. Match dates up until the New Year ● Match 1 Sunday 3rd October 10am4pm register 8am – 8.30am scales down 5pm

● Match 2 Sunday 17th October 10am4pm register 8am – 8.30am scales down 5pm ● Match 3 Sunday 31st October 10am4pm register 8am – 8.30am scales down 5pm ● Saturday 13th November Daiwa Junior Open ● Sunday 14th November Daiwa beach Open ● Match 4 Sunday 21st November 11am-5pm Register 9am – 9.30am scales down 6pm ● Match 5 Sunday 12th December 9am 3pm register 7am – 7.30am scales down 4pm ● Match 6 Sunday 19th December 10am - 4pm register 8am – 8.30am scales down 5pm. This will be the annual fur and feather match and fishing venue will weather permitting be Withernsea. ● Thursday 30th December The Rob Neale RNLI walk off match register at Pier Towers 8.30am -9.15am walk off 9.30am, scales down 3pm at the Spread Eagle pub Withernsea One major change to our matches this year is the weigh in will now be conducted at the Spread Eagle pub, Queen Street, Withernsea

1. SUNSET: A stunning sunset over the river 2. BASS: A lovely Bass from the River 3-8. FLASHBACK: A selection of fish and scenery from the past Emerald Isle trip

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Patrington Cricket Club finish the season on a high By Danny Collinson victory, this time at home to Beverley. Batting first the home side hit 222 all out in their 50 overs, Jacob Duffill (80) top scoring whilst handy contributions from Buss (24), McKinley (39) and Sam Fuller (30) allowed Patrington to post a competitive total. The total would prove to be 126 too many for the visitors as they were dismissed for just 96 runs with main man Ian Buss (7-38) blitzing his way through the beavers in yet another outstanding performance with the ball. The 7 wickets for Buss (52) saw him pass the fifty mark and along with Grant Van Es (50) they would finish second and third in the league wicket taking ladder as they became the first Patrington pair to register 50 wickets each since bowling restrictions came in to play, a truly remarkable feat. Whilst with the bat, the 80 from Jacob Duffill saw him pass 500 league runs for the season finishing 7th best in the league and

THE FINAL two games of the season for the first eleven saw them finish on a high with two wins cementing a fourth-place finish in Division One. The highest the club has ever finished in what should be classed as a successful 2021. The first win came on the road when they avenged the cup final defeat suffered at the hands of Scarborough when Patrington raced to a 5-wicket victory having dismissed their opponents for just 134 with Grant Van Es (6-30) decimating the hosts whilst their was a first league wicket in first team colours for Off Spinner Lucas Sneddon (1-17) a great reward for “Sneds” who has had an excellent summer with the ball for the second and third eleven. Patrington then raced to victory in 30 overs with Ashley McKinley (52*) hitting a blistering half century after Ian Buss (46) had laid a solid platform. The season finished with another impressive

The seconds meanwhile ended the season with promotion to division two despite falling short of the title after a winner takes all title decider at Kirk Ella saw them come out second best. Before then though, an excellent 27 point winning draw versus promotion rivals Pocklington saw Patrington take the upper hand in the title/promotion battle. Inserted to bat on a beautiful day at Southside, the seconds went on to score 208 for 6 against a well drilled bowling unit. Openers Jack Eggett (25) and Jason McKinley (59) once again laying a platform for Daniel Fincham (54), Glenn Ratcliffe (34) and Dean Johnson (16) to add some quickfire runs as the hosts posted a competitive total. Victory not assured, the Patrington bowlers and fielders still had to give 100% to gain a positive result with everybody chipping in for a fine team performance. Despite being wicketless, Josh Ratcliffe (0-20) put in an excellent performance with the ball as he and Danny Collinson (2-45) put a strangle hold on the batsmen during the middle part of the innings. Eggett (2-28) restricted Pock to 1466 with 8 overs remaining, not quite over the

line, run outs from Jason McKinley and Glenn Ratcliffe effectively sealed the game as Pocklington closed on 174 for 8 as Patrington leap frogged their opponents into second place. After Hornsea conceded the following week, the mouth-watering title decider with Kirk Ella was up next. Patrington needed just 3 points for promotion and 5 points meant they still had a chance of winning the league if they won the following weekend. Unfortunately for Patrington they saved one of their most disappointing performances of the season for a game that really mattered. Bowled out for just 150 with only Jamie McKinley (46) scoring more than 18 the visitors knew they were up against it. Whilst the pitch was offering assistance for the bowlers and was one of the worst surfaces played on this season, this made no difference to the hosts, who clearly used to the conditions threw caution to the wind and raced to victory losing just 3 wickets meaning Patrington finished the game with 4 points. Promotion assured but missing out on the title by potentially a poorer head-tohead record versus champions Kirk Ella. Then, hoping to finish the season on a high

The thirds also finished on a high with a couple of wins before their final fixture at home to Pelican was cut short. First off, a 90-run victory at home to Driffield when the thirds scored 231 for 9 thanks to contributions from James Medcalf (47), James McGinty (40) and Jon Purse (38*) the latter adding 74 together for the ninth wicket. The bowlers then completed the job with Harry Newton (3-39), Ben Butler (2-29) and Daniel Fincham (2-5) sealing the victory. They then overcame Hull Zingari by just 7 runs in an absolute thriller at Southside. McGinty struggled to field 11 and he was indebted to appearances from veterans Gary Longhorn and Mark Goundrill. The latter of the two putting in a vintage display with bat and ball scoring a half century and taking 4 wickets in a fine performance. The thirds hit 166 all out on the back of Goundrill’s stand out innings, with Simon Rowbottom in his first

The club also held its annual memorial matches, the McKinley Trophy and Derek Spruce Memorial. In the McKinley Trophy it was the side led by Ashley McKinley featuring all 4 of the McKinley’s victorious against a Patrington Elect XI in a wonderful game. Whilst the Derek Spruce Memorial game saw the Patrington XI come out victorious against the Steve Spruce XI in yet another fine day down at Southside.

the only Patrington batsmen to reach the 500 mark. Although, Buss (477) and Ashley McKinley (458) had led the way until the final game of the season. A positive finish to what should be considered a successful campaign, whilst there was no silverware or promotion it was still the clubs highest ever league finish and they finished runners up in the Readman Trophy. Whilst in the national village cup they won their region for the first time ever progressing to the final 32 of the competition for the first time in the club’s history. Certainly something to build on in 2022, where it is hoped a signing or two along with regular availability of some of the senior members will see the firsts surmount a series title challenge in their quest to reach the York Senior Premier Division. Final Division One East Table

and level on points with Kirk Ella, Patrington’s second eleven were dealt a blow last when their fixture with Gilberdyke was postponed due to COVID restrictions wiping out 8 members of the Gilberdyke side. Thus meaning the seconds finished the season playing one game less than those around them finishing in second place in division three. Captain Jamie McKinley will have felt aggrieved at not getting the chance to finish as the league’s leading wicket taker, his haul of 42 wickets meant he finished in second behind Kirk Ella’s Howard Robson (43). The skipper (455) also finished as the sides leading run scorer, closely followed by Chairman Jason McKinley (441) and with Jack Eggett scoring 387 runs all three finished in the league’s top 10 run getters. The seconds used no fewer than 37 different players throughout the season, an incredible amount of players and credit must go to captain Jamie McKinley who managed to assemble 11 players for every fixture as well as guide his side to promotion. Special mentions also go to Josh Ratcliffe, at 16 years of age the

appearance of 2021 due to injury second top scoring with 18. After Goundrill’s efforts with the ball, the away side fought back through Nathan Johnson (69), the elegant left hander looked to be taking his side to victory but back came Patrington. Dylan Harman (4-56) and Ben Butler (2-39) taking the last 4 wickets for just 6 runs in a crazy 4 over period as Patrington dismissed Zingari for 159. Unfortunately, a deluge of rain led to the game versus Pelican being called off with only 4 overs of play possible. Curtis McElwee back over from Northern Ireland sitting pretty on 23 not out as he briefly entertained the spectators before the heavens opened. Despite registering the third highest points haul, the thirds finished the Sunday division fourth in the table on points average, just 0.02 worse off than Beverley in third. All things considered it was a great effort in 2021 from the thirds, consistent

Throughout the Summer, Patrington hosted numerous works games down at Southside and would like to thank all the players who took part in what was some entertaining weeknights down at the ground. The club is looking into the possibility of starting a works league in 2022. If anybody is interested, please contact a member of the club to express your interest and for further information. Please take a look at the clubs FaceBook page for any winter

seamer showed great promise in his first full season taking 27 wickets across the three sides with a career best 5 for 11 coming in a league victory at Middleton. Lucas Sneddon, who before this season had only ever bowled 11 overs for the second team, went on to take 21 second team wickets in what has been his most impressive season to date. Experienced all-rounder Glenn Ratcliffe made

a huge impact to the second half of the season, scoring 204 invaluable runs and taking 23 wickets helping the seconds to 9 wins from their final 10 games. A successful season which hopefully stands the side in good stead for 2022 when Division Two survival will be the main aim for the season. Final Division Three Holderness Table

availability and struggling just to field 11 most weeks meant finishing fourth was no mean feat. The third team used 38 different players in their 19 league fixtures as captains Lucas Sneddon and James McGinty did a superb job of fielding a side most Sunday’s. Despite only batting on 8 occasions, Karpreet Randhawa (460) finished the sides highest run scorer and finished the fourth highest in the whole of the league, whilst Kieran Finnigan (356) enjoyed his most successful run scoring season finishing 8th overall in the division. With the ball, Lucas Sneddon finished as the sides leading wicket taker, his 19 wickets coming at the impressive average of just 7.42 runs per wicket with a strike rate of a wicket every 13 balls. With James McGinty and Harry Newton joint second with 14 wickets a piece. Sunday Division Final Table

updates or extra information on club affairs.

The Station Hotel on Saturday 9th October and tickets are priced at £10 per person. To arrange a ticket or for more information please Well done and thank you to everybody who played during the contact a member of the club. We 2021 season, it is hoped as many of are looking for donations for the you as possible come along to the raffle that will be held at the presentation night along with friends presentation evening, so if anybody and family of the club as we look would like to make a donation, back on what has been a successful please contact Liam Murrey 2021 on and off the field. The tickets (liammurrey@gmail.com or 07495 for the Annual Presentation Night are 335293) or alternatively pass the now on sale. The night will be held at prizes onto any member of the club.

A Huge thank you to everybody who supported the club throughout 2021, whether that be financially, volunteering time or just enjoying the Southside facilities it’s truly appreciated. We wish you all the best for the remainder of the year and hopefully see you all again in the summer of 2022. The club is always on the lookout for new sponsors, anybody interested please contact Liam Murrey (07495 335293 or

liammurrey@gmail.com). The club is also hoping to be able to live stream all their home games in 2022 which would be available to watch via YouTube every weekend with the full game available to watch again as soon as the game is completed. This could be a great chance for your business name and logo to feature heavily throughout, if this is something that may interest you, again please feel free to contact Liam Murrey for more information.

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AFTER last year's interrupted season September saw the start of the 2021/ 2022 season for the club. The month started off with the annual Frank Windas Memorial Day which was as usual well supported by players and supporters. Two teams of current and ex-players took part in the game which ended in a 3-1 win for the team managed by Daniel Medforth and Andy Millbank. Frank’s grandson Zak Agius scored a consolation goal for the Mark Windas XI. Danny Smith picked up the man of the match award selected by Frank’s family. Frank will never be forgotten by players and supporters of Withernsea AFC and has been remembered on the new club crest. Proceeds from the day were donated to the British Heart Foundation, the club would like to thank everyone that took part and contributed to the day. The Seasiders 1st team were

Withernsea AFC Update promoted to East Riding County League Division 2 before a ball was kicked due to some reshuffling of the leagues and have started the season in mixed form. They started off well with a convincing 5-1 victory away from home against Beverley Town 3rd team with goals from Bristow, Mountain, Wilkinson, Collins C and Randle. This was followed on Saturday, October 2 with a disappointing 4-2 home defeat to early league leaders Langtoft AFC.

Consolation goals from Harman and Mapleback not enough to make a difference for the lads who will be hoping to get back on track away at Leven MC on October 9. A mixed start for the reserves who have also won one game and lost one game in League Division 5 so will be looking to build on that in future weeks. 1. MEMORIAL MATCH: The teams lined up for the Frank Windas Memorial Day in early September 2. FIRST TEAM: The first team holding a strong line of defence v Beverley Town third team.

SNOOKER CHAT WITH MAVERICK MIKE leading for most of the match! I potted some good long balls and was Had a really nice surprise when a pleased with my safety play too. At lady, who had read my snooker writeone point, I missed a red ball, which ups, got in touch and offered me a rattled in the jaws of the pocket. In snooker cue to pass on to any up and the end, he beat me on the blue ball, coming player in the area. I was really and it was brilliant to get that close touched by that. We had a good long against a player of his calibre and chat over the phone, so I am experience. I’d like to thank everyone arranging a date to pick it up. Such a who supported me, and encouraged lovely gesture. And quite a few people me, and I am pleased to say that I on my round have stepped out of their didn’t disappoint, I did my best. Many way to praise me, and offer their thanks indeed to Antoni Tuniewicz at support, saying they really like reading the Tradewell snooker club, the MC, these write ups! and the referee Mark Beetham.

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Had a great snooker match today against Matt Sneed, over the best of thirteen frames. He’s a great sport, and a respectful player. I was happy with my long potting shots today, and played to my strengths in the last frame, with a nice 32 clearance. I managed to win the match by seven frames to one, and we both enjoyed the match. My next match today was against the professional snooker referee Mark Beetham, best of five frames. He is a great player, a really nice guy, and well known on the snooker circuit. Once again, I was happy with my potting, and managed the win by three frames to one. He praised my game and approach, and we both really enjoyed the match.

SEPTEMBER 10 The big day – my chance to once again play the legend that is Jimmy White! What a fantastic game – I really enjoyed the experience and was

SEPTEMBER 11 Great news today – I will get to play John Higgins, four-times world snooker champion in an exhibition match at the Tradewell Snooker Club

in November! Many thanks to Antoni Tuniewicz and Andy Greaves.

SEPTEMBER 17 Had a good win tonight playing for the “Olympic Outlaws” versus “Tradewell C”. Our team did us proud, winning by 11 to 4. Looking forward to the next match now!

SEPTEMBER 18 Another tough match against Andy Greaves at the Tradewell, on a table where the pockets seemed tight! He’s a great player, and that's why he’s semi-professional on the Senior’s tour. I won one frame, with three other very close frames, one of which was a black-ball game. I still enjoyed playing though. I love the competition,

and Andy was very good today, especially that 73-break he made! All credit, I don’t mind losing at all, it’s all good experience, and I can only learn and improve my game.

1. GREAT MATCH: Maverick Mike with Matt Sneed on August 28 2. BIG DAY: Maverick Mike had a big day getting to once again play the legend Jimmy White 3. PLAY: Match play on September 10 4. MAVERICK MIKE: Maverick Mike is getting good feedback on his column and has even been gifted a cue to pass on to an up and coming player

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Easington hoping to ‘kick-on’ after first win By Richard Lusmore AFTER the most difficult start to a season in recent memory, Easington United will hope that October brings a wind of change, following a productive opening weekend. Not only did the First Team manage its first win in seven competitive games this season, albeit only after a dramatic penalty shootout in the East Riding Cup, but the Reserves also completed their first victory of the new league season. Meanwhile, there were also very encouraging signs too from the club’s third-string despite a County cup exit. Including pre-season, prior to the arrival of October, the club’s Saturday teams had played 21 fixtures in total, without so much as a draw to show for their efforts. As such, the latest round of results was greeted by a huge sigh of relief. The task now is to kick on from here and try to ensure this is only the start of an upward turn in fortunes. The senior squad earned their place in the last 16 of the Senior Country Cup at the impressive surroundings of the Dransfield Stadium, home of North Ferriby FC. There they came from two goals down to eventually draw 3-3 with the hosts’ Development side, which plays its football in East Riding County League Division 1. Darrell Thompson bagged a first half brace for Easington, with Kris Fitzpatrick adding the third and with no extra-time in the competition, at three apiece the tie went to penalties. Therein, goalkeeper Dave Whitelock proved the hero, saving four times as both teams proved fallible from twelve yards. Eventually, after three misses of their own, Jack Wright slammed home the winning spot-kick in a 4-3 success, adding to earlier efforts from Thompson, Chris Frost and Craig Havercroft. Craig Foster’s side now face successive away league games at Hessle Sporting Club (9 October) and Reckitts Reserves (23 October) with a blank weekend in-between. They finish the month with a trip to Bradford side St Bedes in the first round of the Yorkshire Old Boys Shield. The Reserves opened their account for the East Riding County League Division 2 campaign with a 6-3 home win over Leven MC Reserves on Saturday. After three straight away defeats, the locals made the most of their first home game of the season and goals from Shawn Pizer (2), Ben Harrison, Kieran Miller, Jamie Houlton and Brad Bowden gave them the tonic of their first points of the season. With a bye through to the next round of the Junior Country Cup, the Stiffs are at home again in the league on 9 October (against Haltemprice) before hosting leaders Langtoft on 16 October. After a blank weekend, they then close the month away at Leven MC Reserves in the league cup. Although there was no win to celebrate, the Thirds showed much promise in their East Riding Cup defeat at home to Driffield Town. Following hefty defeats in two league games and against a team from the division above, the locals must have feared the worst. Instead, they showed their intent from

the off and actually led briefly through an Aidan Snaith goal before succumbing 1-4; two late goals putting something of a harsh slant on the scoreline. Co-managers Sam Outing and Steve Ward will now hope their team can build on this in the month’s remaining fixtures, which come in East Riding County League Division 6 away at AFC Tickton (9 October) and at home to Robin (16 October) and Club de Albion (30 October), with an away tie in the league cup at Bridlington Rovers Pandas in store on 23 October. It’s not unfair to say that lack of numbers has had a major effect on the club’s slow start across all three Saturday sides. Despite some 80 players having registered for the season, a crippling injury list, illness, work commitments and other factors have hitherto prevented the managers from having anything like what they would term their ‘first choice’ teams available. This problem was set to come to a head at September’s monthly committee meeting (postponed for a week to the first Tuesday of October) at which the club’s decision to field a fourth Saturday team was high on the agenda. Already having requested a delayed start to the league season, the Fourths conceded their County Cup tie away at Wilberfoss Reserves on Saturday but are scheduled to play a full round of October fixtures, beginning at home to Flamborough in Division 7 on 9 October, followed by back-toback games away at AFC Skirlaugh Seniors in league and league cup before ending the month away at East Yorkshire United. Given the numbers registered and even allowing for current injuries, it should still be possible to see the Fourth team herald an unprecedented new chapter in the club’s history. However, to do so, a large section of players will have to display the sort of commitment that has been found to be lacking over the past month. While the Saturday story has, overall, been a disappointing one to date the Sunday Vets team have enjoyed a fine start to the new Hull & District Veterans League Division 5 campaign. Impressive wins have come at home to Preston United (8-4) and away at Molescroft Rangers B (3-7) with a four-goal haul in each for striker Darren Thompson. The ‘Awd Ezzies’ have two home games this month, against Swanland on 10 October and new boys Spartans a fortnight later and will look to build on their impressive start. They’re certainly worth a watch at the moment! Away from the action the club is still actively seeking support in the form of match and player sponsorship, details of which can be found by emailing info@easington-united.co.uk. The Eastenders are also grateful for the kind support of our post-match hospitality providers, the Marquis of Granby (Easington) and Amy’s Cafe Bar (Patrington) for home games and The White Hart on Alfred Gelder

1. GOAL: Darrell Thompson scores his second goal in Saturday’s East Riding Senior Country Cup tie at North Ferriby Development (Photo by Burt Graham) 2. RESERVES: The ‘Farm faithful’ finally had something to celebrate when watching the Reserves overcome Leven MC Reserves at a sodden Low Farm (Club photo) 3. SCORER: Darren Thompson has scored eight goals in two games for the ‘Awd Ezzies’ as part of an impressive start to the Hull Vets League campaign (Photo by Burt Graham)

Street in Hull, which this season has become our official away match pub. Our thanks go to them all. Details of all forthcoming fixtures and

events can be found on our club website at (www.easington-united.co.uk) and our social media pages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@EasingtonUtd).

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