Withernsea & District Community News - October 2022

Spooky Saturday FEASTival planned for Withernsea

THE EAST Riding FEASTival tour is back, with a twist, in Withernsea as it returns for a weekend on the coast.

On October’s spookiest Saturday, local Withernsea residents and communities are invited to come along to Valley Gardens for all sorts of creepy scares and spooktacular family fun.

With live entertainment and music playing throughout the day on the main stage, food, fun and fairground rides, the day will be a great family day out with some spine-tingling fun!

The FEASTival event at Valley Gardens was originally planned to go ahead on the weekend of February 19 and 20 but a decision was taken to postpone it due to concerns around the safety of setting up the stalls with wind gusts reaching 64mph. The rescheduled event will now take place on the 22 October with a slightly revised ‘Halloween’ theme.

The All Hallows FEASTival is planned to be an exciting fun-filled Saturday of food, fun and fairground rides and a selection of children’s entertainment, a bar, select grocery and food stores all served up with a ‘spooktacular’ theme and Halloween activities for families.

Following the development of town centre recovery plans with local elected members, East Riding Council have identified locations that have the potential and desire to explore new events or markets. These events will act to generate interest and footfall in town centres and are an exciting opportunity for businesses to reach new audiences. These events are

being commissioned by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, through the Government’s new Levelling Up Fund and supported by Withernsea Town Council.

The Withernsea All Hallows FEASTival is open on Saturday, October 22 from 11am to 7pm in the town’s Valley Gardens. The line-up includes live music playing throughout the day on the main stage from the Rockin’ Deltones, The Zynx and Connor Penson. A full line up and times will be available on the website. There will also be a selection of food stalls including Day of the Dead Mexican Food, Hog Roast, Pizza, Bratwurst and Bridlington Bay Lobster. There will also be food demonstrations by Bridlington Bay Lobster - fresh from the Bay, join Northern Shores as their chef, Rob Green demonstrates wonderful lobster dishes. See how it’s done, try it and take away some great recipes to try at home. The Holderness Fishing Industry Group will also be there with some live lobster tanks! There will also be a bar which is open from 3pm to 7pm. Throughout the day there will be fair rides on Memorial Avenue and from 11am to 2.30pm there will be a children’s activities maze, face painting, arts and crafts, pumpkin derby, witches hat ring toss and much more!

Local businesses can still get involved and they have three ways they can take advantage of the event:

• Take a stall at the event – these are available to local traders at a

concession rate, this is a great opportunity to engage with a new audience in a different setting.

• Run a promotion at the same time as the event and East Riding Council will work with you to promote this as part of the event

• Extend opening hours to capitalise on the increased footfall in the town centre

If you would like to express an interest in taking part in these events, and receive more information please contact localgrowth@eastriding.gov.uk.

Councillor Jane Evison, portfolio holder for economic growth, investment and tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council said: "It is fantastic news that the FEASTival will be returning to

Withernsea following the unfortunate postponement in February due to the serious weather conditions. I know how many Withernsea residents were really looking forward to this event, so we look forward to fulfilling our promises and coming to Withernsea with the All Hallows FEASTival.

"I'd like to thank the residents of Withernsea, Withernsea Town Council and the businesses involved for making sure this event does finally go ahead and I'd encourage all residents in Withernsea and the surrounding areas to come out for a weekend of fun on the coast."

For more information, visit: https://withernseatowncouncil.co.uk/e vents/

Sightings of Puffins Galore! possible until Easter 2023! Local planning application highlights

FANS OF Puffins Galore! will be able to spot the giant puffin sculptures until Easter next year. Organiser’s of the project have announced that the sculpture trail will remain until the end of the Easter holiday in 2023. This follows its success as a visitor attraction, and popular demand from members of the public and local businesses.

The giant puffin sculptures have increased visitor numbers to the Yorkshire Coast and East Riding, as over one hundred thousand people, and counting, follow the trail of forty-two giant, artist decorated puffin sculptures.

Co-Director of Puffins Galore!, Clare Huby says: “We have received many requests from members of the public, asking for the trail to be continued into next year. People from around the UK and abroad have been in touch to

tell us how much they’ve enjoyed taking part with friends and family of all ages. It appears that our special puffins have captured the hearts of many.” With their comical gait and brilliantly coloured breeding season bills, puffins are among the most popular sights in the UK’s coastal nature reserves — they are also seriously threatened by human activities and the effects of climate change — an important message which lies at the heart of this public art exhibition.

Co-Director of Puffins Galore! Rick Welton explains: “The public response has been unbelievably positive, with real affection for the puffin sculptures. Fans of all ages have visited from across the country.

"At the last count, app downloads had exceeded 15,000. We also distributed over 75,000

free Puffins Galore! Spotter’s Guides with more on their way through libraries, tourist information centres, shops, venues and businesses.

"Our conservative estimate is that over 200,000 people will have followed the trail before they are either sold to sponsors or, auctioned to raise funds for charity in May next year.”

The extension is possible thanks to additional support from our Key Partner, Yorkshire Coast BID and Project Partner, Visit East Yorkshire.

The puffins will have a grande finale in May, prior to the auction. Proceeds raised from the auction will be donated to four charities: RSPB, RNLI, Hornsea Inshore Rescue and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.

ON SATURDAY, September 17, the Mayor of Withernsea, Cllr. Jacqui Blackburn welcomed to the town, Alba Stogden and her mum, Sophie. Alba is a very special eight-year-old who loves walking. She also enjoys raising money for good causes. Currently she is walking The Yorkshire Coast, from Redcar to Spurn Point raising awareness of mental illness. This is not Albas first walk; she has collected over £19,000 since March 2021.

The Mayor spent around two and a half hours in their company getting to know Alba and found her very understanding

and aware of the things she was walking for. Cllr. Blackburn showed them around the town and Alba took some time off for relaxation, fun on the beach and even time to find all five of Withernsea’s Puffins.

Both Alba and her mum said they found Withernsea so friendly, even staying an extra night to climb the lighthouse and enjoy some downtime before the last leg of their journey. As they walked along the seafront, people stopped and offered them money, or just asked what Alba was doing. With a rucksack and a notice on her back, she attracted a lot of attention.

If you wish to know more about Alba see Facebook ‘Alba’s Adventures’. The Mayor wished her well, not just on this venture, but no doubt many more in the years to come. Yes, a remarkable young lady.

More information on any of the applications can be found online at https://newplanningaccess.eastridin g.gov.uk/newplanningaccess/ and then by searching by the codes below.

Planning applications submitted: 22/02990/PLB & 22/02987/PLFErection of a single storey extension to rear, porch (retrospective), replacement of concrete roof tiles to clay roof tiles and replacement of windows following demolition of existing rear elements at Elm Tree Farm, Town Street, Holmpton

22/02919/OUT - Outline - Erection of 2 dwellings and conversion of existing building to 4 apartments (all matters reserved) at Owthorne Manor, 2 Hubert Street, Withernsea

22/02841/PLF – Erection of trellis fencing to side and front boundary at 18 Ebor Manor, Keyingham

22/02558/PLF - Erection of a single storey extension to rear and conversion of existing timber outbuilding into additional living accommodation The Old Smithy, Bydales Lane, Winestead 22/01232/PLF - Construction of improved vehicular accesses and road at Kiln House, Kiln House Lane, Tunstall

Planning decisions made: 22/02546/PLF - Change of use, conversion and extension of agricultural building to form a dwelling (Resubmission of 21/04082/PLF) at Little Farm, Rimswell Road, HalshamApproved

Food, friendship and fun community event

THE free monthly lunchtime event for the community at Withernsea Methodist Church on Hull Road takes place on Thursday, October 27.

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

The September event took place on September 29 with entertainment from Kevin Young and Paul Pike.

22/02443/PLF - Erection of a single storey extension to the side following demolition of existing at Spring Farm Bungalow, Out Newton Road, Out Newton – Approved 22/02366/PLF - Erection of two storey extension to side, single storey extension to rear and installation of first floor window to side at 33 East Bank Farm Cottages, East Bank Road, Sunk Island – Approved 22/02300/PLF - Construction of new vehicular access and hardstanding area to front at 240 Queen Street, Withernsea– Approved 22/02261/PLF – Erection of single storey garage to rear (Part retrospective) at 18 Hubert Street, Withernsea – Approved 22/02045/PLF - Erection of single storey extension to the rear at 8 Lee Avenue, Withernsea – Approved 22/01991/PLF - Erection of general purpose agricultural barn (retrospective application) at Saltaugh Grange, Saltaugh Road, Keyingham –Approved 22/01861/PLF - Erection of two storey extension to side/rear and first floor extensions to front and rear, following removal of existing double garage to side at 4 St Philips Road, Keyingham - Approved 22/01866/PLF - Erection of two storey extension to rear and conversion of existing integral garage into additional living accommodation at 5 Holmpton Road, Withernsea–Approved

1. SEPTEMBER: Enjoying the entertainment at the September meeting

2. Kevin Young and Paul Pike provided musical entertainment at the September event

ENJOYING WITHERNSEA: Alba in Withernsea with one of the puffins and Withernsea Mayor Cllr Jacqui Blackburn

PUFFIN: Headscarf Revolutionary, sponsored by Hull Maritime (photo by Artist Susan J. Woolhouse)

Metal detectorist reunites a wedding ring with its owner 20 years after it was lost

LUKE Douglas-Home, The Coastline Runner, has met with Withernsea Town Council on September 6 to further discuss how to reduce shoreline plastic pollution of our seas for the future.

Luke met with town councillors and the local Lifestyle group ‘The Seaside Society’. The Lifestyle group are a group of local schoolgirls who are

dedicated to cleaning the local coastlines. The Seaside Society and Luke Douglas-Home share a passion for raising awareness of and reducing plastic pollution on our coasts and in our towns. Both presented their findings and experiences, observations and recommendations.

Running the complete coastlines of Norfolk,

LOCAL metal detectorist Phil Neesam has had the joy of reuniting a farmer with his wedding ring lost over 20 years ago.

Phil who is from Easington, has been metal detecting for four years and having recently retired he manages to get out and enjoy his hobby two to three times a week. A local farmer, Keith Stephenson from Waxholme

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Lincolnshire and East Riding all the way from Lowestoft, Luke is aiming to run and swim as much of the coastline as possible within the first year of the UN’s ‘Decade of Ocean Science’, collecting shoreline plastic as he goes. So far, he has run almost 350km and collected 100 kg of shoreline plastic, made up of a mixture of marine and consumer rubbish.

The Coastline Runner initiative completed Norfolk by May; Lincolnshire at the end of June and East Riding at the end of July before moving on to North Yorkshire.

When Withernsea Mayor, Cllr Jacqui Blackburn, was told Luke was visiting she invited the Withernsea Lifestyle group to meet him. Cllr. Lyn Healing also donated money to the Lifestyle group for the collection bin they are

hoping to buy for the town.

Cllr Blackburn commented: “Luke was very good with them and asked them questions they answered very well showing their knowledge for plastic rubbish. Luke told them of his campaign, why he is walking, and who he has met.

“It shows that these young people are working towards making Withernsea a better place.”

The Mayor and other councillors who attended the presentation thanked ‘The Seaside Society’ and Luke and wished them well for this and future projects.

MEETING: Luke Douglas-Home (The Coastline Runner) with Mayor Cllr Jacqui Blackburn, The Seaside Society Lifestyle group and Deputy Mayor Cllr Lyn Healing

Road in Withernsea gives Phil and his colleague permission to detect on his fields. Phil explained: “he mentioned to us he lost his gold wedded ring over 20 years ago, half in jest not thinking I would ever find it! You can imagine his surprise when I turned up with it, even more so his wife. He had the ring specially made and it meant a great deal to them both.”

Phil and his colleague have found many items over the years ranging from Saxon gold to medieval coins and Roman items but reuniting the wedding ring with its owner will be a find he doesn’t forget.

FOUND: Keith Stephenson reunited with his wedding ring lost 20 years ago

A LEGENDARY Trojan Horse is coming to the Yorkshire Coast.

The Trojan Wars raged on for over a decade…

Only the hero Odysseus had a plan to bring the conflict to an end. He had visions of a giant horsecapable of carrying a deadly secret.

But the story has moved on with the passage of time. How can the horse bring this version of the war to an end?

Visit the mighty beast as it takes shape on the Yorkshire Coast; a giant biodegradable sculpture like the world has never witnessed before.

Made by communities on the coast as part of The Odyssey by The Animated Objects Theatre Company. The project is brought together to tower above the heads of visitors at Bridlington Spa. The Trojan horse is perhaps the most famous element of Homer’s tales, and a challenge to inspire generations.

Will it be the largest structure of its kind ever built? Judge for yourselves. See this

icon of myth and legend with your own eyes. See the Trojan Horse take shape from October 7 - 9 at Bridlington Spa.

As well as The Trojan Horse on display there are workshop activities, story telling, face painters, local artist exhibiting and selling their work along with local organisations. There will also be live music and film showings across the weekend. The event is open Friday, October 7 from 1pm to 4pm, Saturday, October 8 from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, October 9 from 10am to 4pm with free admission. More information can be found at www.animatedobjects.org

Withernsea brothers sentenced after man’s death

TWO brothers from Withernsea have been sentenced to a total of more than 14 years in prison following the death of Darron Bower inside a pub, and the subsequent serious assault on Lewis Applegarth in the town in March.

Dean Kilkenny (47) of Whiteley Yard in Knaresborough, and Darren Moverley (44) of Hubert Street in Withernsea, pleaded not guilty to murder at Sheffield Crown Court last month. However Kilkenny admitted manslaughter, whilst Moverley pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm on Lewis Applegarth and affray regarding his behaviour during the altercation. Both pleas were accepted and they were remanded until sentencing.

Kilkenny and Moverley were involved in a physical altercation with 43-year-old Darron Bower at the Pier Hotel on Seaside Road on Friday, March 11. Emergency services attended, but Bower was sadly pronounced dead

at the scene.

On Thursday, September 15 at Hull Crown Court, Kilkenny was sentenced to 13 years in jail, with an additional four years on licence, and Moverley received a 20-month custodial sentence.

DC Fay Woodhouse said: “I would like to thank Darron’s family for their patience and courage during the judicial process. Nothing can bring Darron back, but I hope they feel a sense of justice after the sentencing.

“This was a violent attack fuelled by alcohol that occurred in a public place and resulted in a man losing his life. I hope this tragic incident causes people to reflect on the devastating impact that such actions can have.”

Senior investigating officer, Detective Superintendent Iain Pottage, said: “I would like to reassure the public that crimes like this are thankfully rare in our area. However, they will not be tolerated and we will always take robust action in a bid to deter

violent crime in our communities and bring those responsible for committing them to justice.”

“I would like to thank the investigation team for their hard work and determination and of course the members of the public who supported the investigation which has enabled us to bring these violent men to justice.”

Darron’s partner commented: “The men responsible for this left myself and Darron’s two youngest children living in a nightmare, with the biggest

hole in our family’s heart. I have to explain nearly every day to my two little girls why their daddy isn’t coming home.”

Darron’s parents added: “Darron was a massive family person and he would help anybody out. That night will haunt us and the rest of our family.”

Darron’s daughter also said: “My dad used to ring me every day. We used to tell each other about our day – I miss getting these phone calls and having my dad to talk to."

East Riding Youth Dance: Withernsea can dance!

EAST Riding Youth Dance sessions have returned to Withernsea this term. In partnership with Withernsea High School, students from classes in Y8-Y11 took part in taster sessions as part of their weekly dance lessons. Students then have the opportunity to join East Riding Youth Dance sessions, which take place on Thursdays from 3.30pm to 5.30pm in the dance studio at the school.

“It has been great to see so many young people from Withernsea High School taking part in the dance sessions, some of whom are embarking upon their dance qualifications. Anything they can do dance-wise outside of school will support their learning within school,” said Nicola Dixon, arts development officer for the

council. “We’re really grateful to Withernsea High School for working with us on these sessions - the town is really lucky to have such a great Creative Arts Faculty.

“East Riding Youth Dance sessions are suitable for children aged 8-18 and are fun, energetic and creative. So, whether you are looking for a creative outlet, to keep moving and improve fitness, or just a chance to have fun with friends, these sessions are for you.”

The term will run for 10 weeks and costs £40, or participants can pay £5 per week at the session. To book a place, email arts.development@eastriding.gov. uk .

Further information available on www.eryd.co.uk

Withernsea fundraiser completes 24 hour cycling challenge for Great Ormond Street

CHRIS Rowse from Withernsea has completed his toughest cycle challenge to date on September 3 in aid of the play team at Great Ormond Street children’s hospital.

Despite being an avid cyclist Chris, who is the manager of the McColl’s store in Withernsea, pushed himself to the limits by cycling 282.77 miles in 24 hours. This is the fifth challenge for him. Chris explained: “My first two challenges were indoors with my management and staff on spin cycles for CRY (Cardiac Risk In The Young) and we raised about £1800 combined. Challenge three was for Nice2bNice where I rode Withernsea to Whitby and back in November 2018 raising £3408 with the help of other shops in the area. Then challenge four was Tour de McColl's 2022 where I cycled to all 44 stores in the area. There were some long days spent in the saddle as I covered 934.88 miles in August and spent 55.5hrs on the bike which saw me reach stores in Hull, the East coast, North Yorkshire and Teeside. This was for Great Ormond Street Hospital for the completion of McColl's House parent accommodation building. I raised over £1400, thanks in part to a very kind donation from local businessman John Dimberline.”

The latest challenge has seen

Chris raise £1226.31 so far with donations continuing to be made at the Withernsea McColl’s store and to Chris in person.

Talking about his toughest challenge to date Chris said: “The lead-up was the toughest part. I'd never gone this long or far before, so it was a bit of an unknown. I sought advice from someone who had raced 24hr endurance races, on training and fuelling for the ride. Also pain was a factor, from sore hands (despite wearing gloves) to saddle soreness, and backache from being in that position for so long.

“By the time I finished on Sunday morning I had been up 27.5 hours. Surprisingly I didn't struggle to fall asleep, which I thought I might based on past challenges!

Once again thank you to everyone who has sponsored me and supported me throughout the challenge”

Chris’ Fiancée Michelle drove the support car with Chris from 8pm to 2am. Chris had to return home at 2am to sort his front light which had lost charge. He resumed riding at 3am on his own as the roads were much quieter.

Chris isn’t planning for this to be his last challenge with ideas in the pipeline for a new challenge in 2024.

COMPLETED: Chris still smiling at the end of his 24 hour challenge

Councillors take book

ON FRIDAY, September 16

Withernsea Mayor, Cllr. Jacqui Blackburn and the Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Lyn Healing visited two of the towns residential care homes to give residents an opportunity to sign the Withernsea Town Council Book of Condolences. Both residents and staff had the opportunity to sign the book. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor visited Queens Residential Home and Tamarix Lodge and were well received. The staff felt it was something important to those in their care.

Cllr Blackburn commented: “Many stories were swapped, some from residents who had lived through more than just the one Monarch.” Both councillors were thanked for taking time to give others the opportunity and were made more than welcome.

Talking afterwards the Councillors said it had been a rewarding visit and they had been asked to come back anytime to talk to the residents and staff. It showed, even at this busy time, both councillors representing the town and council, cared about the people often forgotten.

On Sunday, September 18 Deputy Mayor Cllr. Lyn Healing opened up the council office at the Meridian Centre for two hours to give other people, many who through work or other commitments had been unable to sign The Book of Condolances, a chance to sign and many took the time to do so.

Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

FOLLOWING the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on

September 8 all official flags were flown at halfmast and the country went into a period of mourning. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days is the longest of any British monarch, and the second-longest verified reign of any sovereign in history. Having ascended to the throne when her father, King George VI, died in February 1952 Elizabeth was then only 25 years old. The proclamations took place in both Withernsea and Patrington on September 11.

The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was preceded by a period of Lying-in-State in Westminster Hall with people queuing up to 13 hours to walk past the Queen’s coffin and pay their respects. In London a memorial flower garden was created in Green Park

as the main place for laying flowers near Buckingham Palace. Work to remove items laid by the public began on Monday, September 26 a week after the funeral. Any remaining packaging was removed before the flowers are composted in Kensington Gardens and then used on landscaping projects across the Royal Parks.

A National Moment of Reflection, to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy, took place at 8pm on Sunday, September 18 marked by a one-minute silence. In Withernsea some residents came together at The Italian Gardens for this moment organised by Withernsea Town Council. In Patrington residents came together at the War Memorial.

The funeral took place on Monday,

September 19 at 11am at Westminster Abbey in London. This was live streamed at St Matthews Church in Withernsea followed by a free buffet lunch. The new king, King Charles III, approved the day as a national bank holiday with most businesses and education establishments closing for the day. East Riding Council announced that all public-facing council buildings would close for the day so staff and residents had the

opportunity to pay their respects to the late Queen. Essential services in adult and children’s social care continued. Bin collections due to take place on the Monday were also cancelled. Books of condolence were available for people wishing to leave messages and tributes to the Queen at The Meridian Centre in Withernsea as well as village churches and online via the Buckingham Palace

website.

King Charles III Facts

• He was the longest serving heir apparent in British history.

• In 1980, King Charles III wrote a children’s book called ‘The Old Man of Lochnagar’, based on stories he would tell his younger brothers, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.

• He was the first royal baby born at Buckingham Palace in the 20th Century.

• He was the first British royal heir to earn a degree - studying Anthropology, Archaeology and History to earn a Bachelor of the Arts (2.2)

• In 2012, a newly discovered (and endangered) species of Ecuadorian tree frog was announced as the Hyloscirtus princecharlesi, or the Prince Charles stream treefrog

• He can play the cello

• In August 2019, Charles collaborated with British fashion designers Vin and Omi to produce a line of clothing made out of nettles found in his Highgrove estate.

Queen Elizabeth II Facts

• The Queen didn’t need a license to drive –the only person in Great Britain who had this status.

• The Queen was fluent in French.

• Queen Elizabeth II volunteered as a truck driver in World War II.

• Her Majesty carried out more than 21,000 engagements in her 70 year reign as Queen.

• The Queen had 15 prime ministers in the UK in her 70 year reign (more than 170 across her multiple realms)

• The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was the first state funeral to be held in Britain since the death of Winston Churchill in 1965.

• In the Queen’s lifetime she sat for more than 200 official photographs, the first when she was just 7 years old.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,

By Kevin Watson

JUST to put the history of this great monarch into context.

• Elizabeth II was born less than 23 years after the Wright Brothers carried out the first ever powered flight.

• Four of Queen Victoria's children were still alive when she was born. The last one of them died in 1944 when Elizabeth was already 18. She lived for more than a third of the entire age of the United States (1776) - a nation which is only 246 years old, and well over half the age of Canada (1867), and all but 25 years of the nation of Australia (1901).

• She became Queen at the age of just 25, when Stalin

and Truman were also in post, just 7 years after the end of WWII during which she served in the British Army.

• Her first Prime Minister, Churchill, was born in 1874. Her last PM, Truss, was born only two years before her Silver Jubilee in 1975 - so her first and last PMs were born over 100 years apart!

• She was already 51 when she celebrated that first Jubilee in 1977. Ruling in her own right, she was the longest reigning monarch we have ever had. She lived through three kings herself, before she even took the throneGeorge V, Edward VIII, and her father George VI.

• She saw the jet age arrive, the birth of electronic computing, and the space age, all before she was 35 years old. She ruled for 70 years at the age of 96, more than 35 years after the age at which most people retire. Her reign is over 7% of the entire history of Britain since William the Conqueror took the crown 956 years ago, and that's considering that we've had 41 monarchs in that time. So, on a pro-rata basis, each reign would only be 23 years. So, she's done the equivalent of over three tours of duty.

• So she certainly was Great Britain, and everything we've seen and grown up with. She

was with us through, literally, all we've ever known in living memory. Her selfless service to this country was simply astonishing, when she could have retired from the job decades ago and enjoyed some well-deserved rest. She is now a huge part of British history herself, there is no was about it, she is and will remain an integral component of this country, having overseen an amazing Elizabethan Age.

I count myself as having been extremely lucky and privileged to have lived in her reign, and witnessed some of it, in spite of the country's broken heart, but as she herself said "Grief is the price you pay for love."

No one could have asked more of her God bless Her Majesty. Long Live The King.

Locally flowers were left in Withernsea’s Italian Gardens as well as at war memorials in the local villages.

1. PROCLAMATION: Mayor Cllr Jacqui Blackburn reading the Proclamation of King Charles III

2. REMEMBERED: Laying of floral tributes in Withernsea’s Italian Gardens

This month is two years since the first Withernsea Community News was delivered. Thank you for the support you have shown in that time, it’s much appreciated. We always welcome your news, photographs of the month, poems and information / invitations to find out more about your group – we reach more households in the Withernsea and nearest villages than any other media outlet (a whopping 9000 printed copies including to local caravan sites and free to download and read online). Since we mentioned last month that we are written by the community for the community we have had lots of new people get in touch so please do keep the messages coming! The deadline for submissions for the November edition is Wednesday, October 26.

I find in writing these monthly columns it amazes me just how much a month changes things – from the more autumnal weather to the sad news in September that the Queen had passed away. The Queen was an inspiring lady to still have been working so close to the day she died and in completing 70 years of service she certainly kept the promise she made on her 21st birthday: “I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.” The send off for the Queen was certainly impressive. We haven’t covered the Queen’s life on a National level as there have been many wonderful supplements produced by the National papers however we have covered some of the ways the Queen has been remembered locally on pages six and seven.

September also saw the return to school after one of the hottest and driest school summer holidays on record! Next month we look forward to sharing the photographs of the new primary school starters. I hope they’re all settling in well and making new friends and memories.

We have a fantastic pumpkin competition this month on page 13 thanks to The Pumpkin Patch as they celebrate 12 years of pumpkin picking in East Yorkshire. They also have lots of new varieties this year for those looking to create instagramable front door or fireplace displays! One of the new varieties is the 'Porcelain Doll' pumpkins (pictured) with all the profits from the sale of these being donated by The Pumpkin Patch to Breast Cancer Support. It is exciting to see the rescheduled FEASTival with a Halloween theme on October 22 – unfortunately the bad weather saw this previously cancelled in Withernsea so I’m keeping everything crossed that the weather will be kind to us and we can all enjoy the event.

Thank you for your support as always

Andrea

Withernsea Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club shortlisted for an award

A VERY proud moment for the Withernsea Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club admin team, having formed the branch in May 2021, as it appears that we have been nominated, and now short-listed, by the HEY (Hull & East Yorkshire) Foundation “Connecting Communities Volunteer Award” at the “Time2Volunteer Awards 2022”. We find out the final result on October 6 at an awards ceremony to which we have been invited to attend. It’s a massive accolade to the admin team to even be nominated, let alone short-listed. Thanks must go to the local community, the local groups and businesses who support us in our venture, to the veterans who attend and prove the worth of the club to themselves, to the AFVBC network, and of course to Derek Hardman RE, without whose inspiration we would not be here. Fingers crossed! Raising the profile!

MONTHLY UPDATE:

Saturday September 3

With 37 attending this week, four of whom were new faces, it was another great turn out. We also had a visit from Craig Leach at MASH (Military Assistance and Social Hub) from Bridlington, who was impressed with the club, and the general buzz and banter. Networking with other clubs supporting veterans means ideas can be shared, and benefits gained for the good of our Veteran Community. Today also saw the Rosy Leaf café taking over the cooking and provision of breadcakes for the butties. We would like to thank Paul and his staff at the Castle Café for their fantastic support over the past year – they have helped us become what we are. Due to illness, we haven’t as yet been able to put up the number of plaques which have been received to add to the display in the Meridian Centre, but they are always proudly there for all to see. Fingers crossed we will get them up in the near future. The jacket, which appears in the photograph of some of the Admin team members, will be the one worn by Ian Blowes on the 2022 Ride To The Wall at the National Arboretum on October 1. Here he will lay a wreath on behalf of the Withernsea AFVBC, as well as placing personal crosses of remembrance at Regimental monuments for members of our branch.

Thursday September 8

It was with great sadness that we learnt of the

By Kevin Watson

passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral, in her 96th year, not long after we had held the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. Having taken the oath of allegiance to HM, affectionately known to us as “The Boss”, and served her in our duties, we salute her remarkable reign, her passing, but also remember that she too was a Veteran herself, having served in the ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) during WW2. Her father, King George VI ensured Elizabeth was not given a special rank in the Army. She ultimately trained as a driver and mechanic, with the rank of Second Subaltern, and was promoted five months later to Junior Commander.

Saturday September 17

Our first meeting since the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II saw an attendance of 45, with apologies from four of the admin team who were unable to be there. Vicky, Ian, and Darren, aided by Debbie, did a sterling job in keeping teas flowing, biscuits available and the butties delivered. As has been the custom at many AFVBC meetings around the world, our late Queen was remembered, a place was set for her, with a cup and saucer, biscuits, and a marmalade sandwich. One of our Veterans, Paul, bravely stood and gave the Exhortation, followed by a toast for HM Queen Elizabeth II, then a toast was made to our new King, Charles III. It was an emotional moment of remembrance, and of celebration, appreciated by all. Those who could not attend watched via video link and joined in.

1. HAPPY: Happy veterans at the September 3 meeting

2. PLAQUES: More plaques to be mounted and displayed

3. TEAM: Part of the Admin Team, with Craig from Mash (L-R, Ian, Bridget, Sam, Darren, Vicky, Craig)

4. REMEMBERED: The then Princess Elizabeth, ATS Driver

5. SETTING: On September 17 the HRH Place setting

6. EXHORTATION: Veteran Paul, giving the Exhortation

7. BUTTIE TIME: Handing out the butties

Spurn, Kilnsea and Easington appeal for village calendar photo contributions

SPURN, KILNSEA AND EASINGTON LOCAL STUDIES

GROUP (SKEALS) are reminding local residents to send in their photographs of the area for the 2023 calendar.

The three gas companies, Perenco, Gassco and Centrica, bring ashore and process natural gas at Easington. Every year, since 2010, Mercury Marketing have liaised with these gas companies and the local community to produce an annual calendar. The calendars are issued free to all the inhabitants of Easington and Kilnsea and provide information on what to do in the case of an incident or emergency at the gas terminals. Before each calendar is produced, SKEALS local history group are approached to choose the theme and provide the images to be printed. Over the years a variety of subjects, from local landscapes to First World War postcards, farming scenes, and weather photos have illustrated the calendars.

• Photo title to indicate season/month of the year and give location.

• Must be your own work or have photographer's permission.

• Photos must be in landscape format.

• Photos must have been taken within the local area.

• SKEALS members will decide the final 13 photos.

• SKEALS will have the rights to use the photos elsewhere, e.g. on the website.

• Old photos accepted if they follow the above rules.

• Photos to be submitted by 8th November 2022

• Send entries to info@skeals.co.uk.

Up and running – HART's service to Beverley

By John Rodgers

DO YOU find getting to Beverley longwinded and frustrating? Well, there is an alternative. Withernsea and surrounding villages can once more benefit from a direct public bus service to Beverley, funded by East Riding Council and operated by HART. It runs every Tuesday and its route number is 243. Here's the timetable:

pandemic – this is now down to 13. Would you consider it?

Prospective volunteers need to have a D1 entitlement on their regular driving licence or a PCV licence.

Drivers offer a range of time commitments from 1 day a month to 3 days per week – and it doesn't have to be all year round. Services operate Monday to Friday.

Volunteers are well trained and supported, and out-of-pocket expenses paid for getting to/from HART's yard in Hornsea.

Whilst being a vitally important role for passengers, driving the buses is also a great deal of fun and volunteers thoroughly enjoy their time. They also feel a great sense of fulfilment in helping people maintain their independence and interests beyond their own four walls.

If you think you might be at all interested, do call HART for a chat on 01964 536684.

If you have a bus pass, travel is free. If you don't, fares from Withernsea as far as Sproatley are £3 single/£5 return, beyond that £5 single/£9 return.

Climb aboard – we look forward to seeing you!

Volunteer drivers still needed

As we wrote last month, HART is keen to recruit more volunteers to drive its minibuses as numbers have dipped since Covid. More than 25 were on the books before the

Money Matters with Withernsea Credit Union

By Matthew Lloyd

WITH the cost of living rising, you might be finding it more challenging to keep up paying your creditors (by which we mean an organisation you owe money to, such as providers of utilities, housing or loans). They have a responsibility to help you by offering affordable options, meaning that contacting them early is the best first step to avoid a worsening situation from developing. Here are some tips to bear in mind:

• Before making contact, you should get all the information you need ready –have written down the key details related to the account, such as any reference numbers, balances, payment amounts and dates etc. If dealing with multiple creditors, prioritise the ones that are more important to deal with first, such as mortgage, energy, and council tax.

• Review your incomings and outgoings to help figure out how much you can afford to pay. Prepare for what you want to say or write to the creditor to help you best explain your situation to them – a friend or family member might be able to help or provide support. Contacting your creditor gives a better chance of being able to agree on a solution before you find yourself in a position where a payment is missed.

• There are a number of solutions your creditor might be able to provide. This could include a payment holiday, which would excuse you from making payments for an agreed period, or a repayment plan, which could result in making payments in smaller amounts over an extended period, among other options. If a plan is agreed, be sure you receive confirmation in writing, and read and understand the new terms and conditions.

For more advice and guidance on contacting your creditors, see the ‘Talking to your creditor’ page on the Money Helper website (https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/money-troubles/way-forward/talking-to-your-creditor).

The theme of the 2023 calendar is ‘Seasons’ so winter, spring, summer and autumn. Entries are welcome from all residents. Entry requirements are:

WITHERNSEA TOWN COUNCIL NEWS

WITHERNSEA WORKING TOGETHER WORKS!

When I became Mayor, way back in May 2022, I stated that I wanted Withernsea working together. The sudden, but not unexpected death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II showed that this is happening. During all the sadness I was able to look with pride on what we, Withernsea, had been able to achieve.

Whilst I was phoning people I knew, besides fellow Councillors and office staff, the messages were travelling around the town. Social media and local radio were places for getting some of the information out too.

Government had planned what was to happen when the Queen died for over twenty years, but for us on the lowest rung of the Government ladder, there was work to be done. Where could we use for people to lay flowers? What were we allowed, now allowed to do? How to get information out in about 36 hours, on a weekend?

If you did not hear of the events we planned, I apologise. Time constraints meant that we did the best we could, under the circumstances. News filtered through on what we could or could not do by about 9pm Friday night – we could hold a ‘Laying of Flowers’ event only at 4pm 11th September. This changed greatly with the next 24 hours. By 9pm Saturday night we were able, because of the secretary of Lord Lieutenant of East Riding of Yorkshire, creating a WhatsApp group, to have a Deputy Lieutenant present at our event, and I was then able to read the Proclamation, all at the Jubilee Garden in Italian Gardens. Deacon Diane Berry also offered to lead a short service and we were able to sing ‘God Save the King’ for the first time at the end. The Government’s idea of ‘A moment of Reflection’ was also able to go ahead. We had more time to arrange it and those who had helped the previous week were so supportive in helping me with it. 8pm at the Jubilee Garden on a cold night wasn’t the best time for an outside event, but people came. The kindness and support shown at this nationally sad time has been special. People suggesting who they could contact for me. The simple act of someone bringing their own portable microphone because they felt I needed it. The sharing of memories, and just Withernsea people getting together.

ALLOTMENT UPDATE

Since our last articles in the Community Paper, we are please to announce that all the plots are now taken at the Kirkfield site. Even better, is that most of those taking up the challenge of allotmenteer are families. There can be nothing better for children than to learn about growing food, its advantages, how good it is for the environment in lowering carbon footfall. Exercise, learning about nature and in the end, having good, tasty vegetables to eat while saving money. We are taking names too for those wishing to have an allotment as a reserve list. As lots become vacant over the years, having your name on that list gets you closer to leasing a plot.

Cllr.Ian Blackburn

BEING A COUNCILLOR

In the last Community Paper, we asked for people to come forward and find out how they could join the council. We explained what a councillor does and the responsibilities on each councillor. Next May, there are full council elections, and it would be good if new people put their name forward. In the article we asked for those who have an interest in how their council works, to contact the Council and shadow an existing councillor. That offer is still open. It could even be extended to citizens who want to know more about their council but are not wishing to be councillors. The more people know, the better the people can use the council and make Withernsea an even better place. The Mayors slogan for her year of office, is Withernsea Together and when we all work together, we get a better place to live, and more people involved.

Cllr.Ian Blackburn

ARE YOU THE SPORTING TYPE?

Since the last Community News, we have had some new sporting activities introduced to Withernsea.

WALKING FOOTBALL: A small number are now playing Walking Football, one of the biggest growing sports for those not of an athletic stature. It’s fun and competitive but done in a way that enjoyment and socialising is more important than simply winning. Currently taking place at the Leisure Centre, give Active Withernsea or the Leisure Centre a call to find out when the sessions take place.

BOULES: Yes, a French game is now available in Withernsea. The arena is at the Golf course as is all the equipment you need. It’s a game everyone can play, fitness is not the criteria, just enthusiasm to get your boule closer to the white than your opponent. Give Neil a ring at the Golf course for more details.

WALKING FOR HEALTH: Every Wednesday at 9.30am we meet at the Leisure Centre for a walk of an hour’s duration. Suitable for all abilities as we have slower walks, longer walks and anything in between. Walking for Health also gives some who do not go out every day a chance to socialise with others. We are a friendly lot and would welcome you to come and join us. IT’S ALSO FREE!

Withernsea has a lot to offer.

Cllr.Ian Blackburn

Future Town Council Meeting Dates:

Agendas are available on the download section of the Withernsea Town Council website and the Town Council notice board at the Meridian Centre. The meetings below commence at 7:00pm

• Monday 14th November 2022

• Monday 12th December 2022

Meet Your Councillors:

• Saturday 29th October 2022 12noon -2pm

• Saturday 26th November 2022 12noon – 2pm

How to contact us:

• Telephone: 01964 614984

• Email: info@withernseatowncouncil.co.uk

• Website: www.withernseatowncouncil.co.uk

• In person: The Meridian Centre, 201 Queen Street, Withernsea, HU19 2HH

• Office hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11am to 3pm.

Your Town Councillors.

Mayor – Cllr Jacqui Blackburn –01964 781688

Deputy Mayor – Cllr Lyn Healing –07724 901527

Cllr Ian Blackburn – 01964781688

Cllr Alex Camplin – 01964 614984

Cllr Brian Cloke – 01964 612603

Cllr Paul Davig – 07504 971829

Cllr Christine Mathers – 07847 999003

Cllr Felicity Walmsley – 01964613614

Cllr Stewart Winters – 01964 615627

Staff

Town Clerk – Mrs J Moxon PSLCC

Deputy Town Clerk – Mrs C Brattan Administration – Mrs K Dawson Maintenance – Mr T Grinney, Mr D Thomas, Mr C Herd Withernsea’s ERYC Ward Councillors

Cllr L Healing – 07724 901527

Cllr C Holmes – 07912 346503

Cllr D Tucker – 01964 650593

WITHERNSEA CHRISTMAS LIGHTS-IMPORTANT NEWS!

As we close the doors on one of our warmest and driest summers it’s time to put our Santa hats on and plan for the festive season ahead.

We have carried out our 2022 pre inspections and identified several faults and breakages to the lighting stock and therefore consulted with our electrician, who was a part of the original lighting installation team some 25 years ago.

In light of advice and recommendations received and taking into consideration the ageing cabling, sockets, stock, and current regulations, we have taken on board the advice to decommission the majority of the Christmas lighting display as it is not cost effective to put good money into keeping the system going any longer.

The lighting infrastructure is reliant on the co-operation of many property holders, permissions of other service providers and the support of local fundraising to support each year’s display.

Whilst some local businesses have generously supported Withernsea’s Christmas Lights over the years, we cannot expect their continued support or that of the general public when we are all tightening our purse strings in the current financial climate. Even our own fundraising efforts have depleted with a greatly reduced income year after year. So, taking all the above into careful con-

sideration, the realisation is, that now is the time to say goodbye to the Queen Street lighting scheme and take on the opportunity to consider fresh possibilities and apply for external funding to source a much bigger, better, and brighter display in the future.

We would ask everyone to accept a scaled back lighting display for the next couple of years until funding is sourced and a new scheme is put in place for 2024 at the latest.

Please be assured it is our intention to retain the overhead lighting and Christmas trees on Queen Street this year with an event on the Valley Gardens on Saturday 3rd December to welcome in the festive season.

The Remembrance Tree service will take place outside the Municipal Buildings on Friday 2nd December at 7pm. We do not want this to be the start of the end of the town’s lights, like it has been in other towns throughout the country. We want this to be the start of something new which we feel our town deserves.

If anyone wishes to be involved with the design of the new scheme, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We would welcome the input and support of our residents so that younger generations continue to enjoy a local Christmas lighting display.

Mayor, Cllr. Jacqui Blackburn.

Mayor Cllr Jacqui Blackburn reading the Proclamation of King Charles III

Film night at Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall

By Michael McGwinn

THE AUTUMN season of films at Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall continues on Friday, October 14 with the Comedy / Drama ‘The Duke’. This is a wonderful movie starring the great Jim Broadbent and the marvellous Helen Mirren. Set in 1961 Kempton Bunton (Jim) is outraged that the Government has spent £140,000 on a portrait of the Duke of Wellington. He goes to London and steals the picture from the National Gallery and sends ransom notes saying he will return the portrait if the Government invests more in the elderly.

Based on a true story this is a ‘must see’ film which ticks all the boxes.

The hall opens at 6.30pm for a 7.15pm start and the price is just £5.

For the benefit of the hearing impaired the hall now has a hearing loop. The hall has complete step-free access and a disabled toilet facility is on site. There is a large free car park and extra lighting has recently been installed for added security and safety.

The bar will be open to enjoy refreshments before and after the film. There is a break during the film showing for topping-up with Mr Moos ice cream on sale. Soft drinks including tea and coffee are also available.

Come along for an excellent evening out at a local venue.

For all future films and other events just visit the hall website: burtonpidseamemorialhall.org

DAVID Gibb’s Family Jukebox is coming to Withernsea Library at 11am on Saturday, October 22. Join David and his magical musical Jukebox as he takes you on a trip through his hilarious and often surreal imagination, where wolves roam the school corridors, dragons live under the bed and teddy bears dance the night away at the disco. With lots of audience interaction and chances to join in, David’s songwriting draws from a wide

range of musical influences and genres including jazz, folk, reggae, and rock ‘n’ roll. With an emphasis on quality and musicianship, David’s songs are reminiscent of the classics, and sure to have you dancing and singing along within minutes.

Guaranteed to appeal equally to parents and children alike, this is music that the whole family can enjoy together. The show is suitable for ages 3-8 and runs for around an hour with no interval.

Brolliant Too! CD launch success

THE BROLLIANT! album was a project that brought together local singer songwriters and the poems of Richard Harries to raise money for Withernsea Pier and Promenade Association (WPPA). Richard is a director of the Withernsea Pier and Promenade Association Ltd and fundraises for them. The CD that was produced sold out and raised around £1,400 for the new pier fund. The album is still available on Bandcamp download worldwide: https://wppa.bandcamp.com /album/ brolliant-the-poems-of- richard-harries-insong

Due to the album’s success a second album has been recorded and was launched in Withernsea’s Valley Gardens on Saturday, September 10. The manufacturing costs of the new CD (available on download too on the same link) have been anonymously sponsored as happened with the first CD. The second album entitled Brolliant Too! has 16 tracks. The album features many local acts such as Sharon Garner, Gordin Beastall , Jim Danby , Will Machine, Mat Howlett and also Henry Priestman formerly of the Christians and Les Glover his musical performance partner.

The successful launch event starred John Cox, Sharon Garner, Richard Harries, Richard J Hood, Frank Johnson, Will Machine, Jim Danby and Paula Ryan. The cover of the CD is a photograph taken by Darrin Stevens of Withernsea. Richard commented: “200 copies were pressed of the CD and it has already in three weeks been a vast success. 115 copies have gone already, and it looks like it will sell out far faster than the first volume.”

If anyone wants a copy of Brolliant Too! they can get it from Richard Harries (leave him a message on Facebook) he also usually carries a copy with him so if you see him you can buy it from him. 100% of the profits go to the Withernsea Pier Fund.

1. PERFORMANCE: Will Machine performing at the Brolliant too! launch

2. LAUNCH: At the launch event Sharon Garner, Richard Harries, Gertie Hartshorne and Jim Danby

3. BROLLIANT TOO! The CD is now on sale from Richard Harries

Halloween pumpkin picking at the Pumpkin Patch

TWELVE YEARS after The Pumpkin Patch in Bewholme began, they are promising an even better display of pumpkins as well as pick your own opportunities for Halloween 2022.

It started in 2010 with a quarter of an acre of land hand-planted with one thousand pumpkin plants that were then sold from the farm gate. After seeing how well-received they were numbers increased year on year. Now 12 years later there are over five acres of pumpkins with over forty varieties.

The family ran business has lots of new and exciting pumpkin varieties this

year with some really weird and wacky additions as well as a few surprises!

The large display of pumpkins and squashes will be open at the farm from 9.30am until 5.30pm until Halloween. These are suitable for both cooking and carving. The pick your own pumpkin events which allow visitors to pick pumpkins directly from the field start on October 8. Choose your own pumpkin straight from the field. You can also visit the spooky barn and pose in front of the pumpkin mountain for pumpkintastic autumn photos!

Entry is free you only pay for what you

pick with prices starting from just £1. If you are picking your own, wellies are recommended as well as some clean footwear for afterwards as wet weather can make The Pumpkin Patch quite muddy. You might want to bring along some gloves too as some varieties of pumpkin plants can be prickly! The pumpkins are already cut ready for you to pick so there is no need for you to bring any cutting implements onto the pumpkin patch.

At the pumpkin pick your own events The Beverley Pizza Company will be providing delicious stone-baked pizzas &

hot drinks and there will be face painting by Fantastic Faces Hull.

They are also taking bookings for pumpkin carving sessions at the farm available throughout half term, October 24- October 30. This is £6.50 per person to include a pumpkin and a carving kit which you can keep and take home. The sessions run daily at 10am and 1pm and last about an hour.

There is parking available at both the farm display and at the field during pick your own events.

Dogs are not permitted at the farm or pick your own events.

The farm is open from 9:30am-5:30pm from September 24 and every day up to Halloween.

Pick Your Own Events (held in the pumpkin field, 0.5 miles from the farm) all run 11am-4pm on October 8, 9, 15, 16 and the full week of October 22 to 30.

9am-6pm

Shortlist announced for the 2022 REYTAS featuring South Holderness businesses

CURRENT champions are going head-to-head

first-time finalists in the battle

crowned the "best of the best" at this year's Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs. The much-anticipated shortlist of finalists, revealed today by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY), is being described as "the most exciting ever".

In total, 73 businesses and attractions will be represented at the glittering awards night at Bridlington Spa on Thursday, November 10. This year is the 12th time the awards have been held and are being run in association with the national Visit England Awards. Eligible winners will be automatically put forward to the national Visit England Awards for Excellence 2023. Locally the businesses shortlisted include Little Otchan Glamping in Halsham, Patrington Haven and Starlight Hideaway in Skefling.

Wykeland are a main sponsor of this year's Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards.

Dominic Gibbons, managing director of Wykeland, said: "The awards are a testament to the popularity of the region as a visitor destination and the range of what's on offer to see and do within Hull and East Yorkshire. The visitor economy is a hugely important sector for the region's economic growth and prosperity and good luck to all of the amazing finalists this year."

Visit Hull and East Yorkshire, said they had been "stunned" by the quality of entries. Will Hall, tourism manager at VHEY, added: "Tourism plays such an important part in making Hull and East Yorkshire such a

wonderful place to live and visit. The feedback we get from day visitors and holidaymakers makes us proud and shows just how far we have come since the first awards were held over 12 years ago.

"This is a remarkable event to celebrate a remarkable industry which contributes almost £1 billion annually to the Hull and East Yorkshire economy and provides employment for over 18,000 people. The awards showcase the very best that Hull and East Yorkshire have to offer."

REMARKABLE EAST YORKSHIRE TOURISM AWARDS FINALISTS 2022

Remarkable B&B and Guesthouse of the Year

Field View B&B, Eastrington Highfield Farm Guest Accommodation, Driffield Newbegin House, Beverley Wolds Village, Bainton

Remarkable Business Events Venue of the Year

DoubleTree by Hilton, Hull Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel, Willerby

Remarkable Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year

Butt Farm Caravan, Camping & Glamping site, Beverley

Goxhill Meadows Eco Friendly Glamping site, Goxhill

Highfield Farm Guest Accommodation, Driffield

Little Otchan Glamping, Halsham Patrington Haven, Patrington

Wolds Edge Holiday Lodges, Bishop Wilton

Remarkable Cuppa Award

Drewtons Farm Shop & Restaurant, South Cave

Liquid Jade, Hull Molly & Jean, Driffield

The Balloon Tree Farm Shop & Cafe, Gate Helmsley

Remarkable Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award

Laurel Vines Vineyard and Winery, Aike Leafy Seadragon Refill Co Ltd, Hornsea South Cliff Holiday Park, Bridlington William's Den, North Cave

Remarkable Experience of the Year

Hotham's Gin School & Distillery, Hull Puffins Galore!, Hull & East Yorkshire Retox Yoga & Mindfulness Retreats, Driffield 'What Was Here?' Mobile App, Beverley Wold Rangers Way, Driffield

Remarkable Hotel of the Year

Cave Castle Hotel & Country Club, South Cave DoubleTree by Hilton, Hull Highfield, Driffield Mercure Hull Grange Park, Willerby

Remarkable Local Producer Award

Atom Beers, Hull

Laurel Vines Vineyard and Winery, Aike Soane's Poultry, Middleton on the Wolds Staal Smokehouse, Long Riston Yorkshire Wolds Apple Juice Co, Malton

Remarkable New Tourism Business of the Year

Highfield, Driffield

Kipling House Barn, Middleton on the Wolds Pasture House Holiday Cottages, Brandesburton

The Brazilian Churrascaria & Bar, Hull The Paddock Pods at Homeland, Bewholme Wold Rangers Way, Driffield

Remarkable Pub of the Year

Atom Bar Beverley Scale & Feather, Hull Taphouse, Hull

The Butcher's Dog, Driffield The Minerva, Hull The Old Star, Kilham

Remarkable Resilience and Innovation Award

Goxhill Meadows Eco Friendly Glamping Site, Goxhill

Hull Truck Theatre

Little Wold Vineyard, South Cave

Mr Moo's Yorkshire Dairy Ice cream Parlour, Skipsea Westfield House Leisure, Wold Newton

Remarkable Restaurant Award

Ambiente Tapas, Hull

Hearth Restaurant, Hull Highfield, Driffield

Tapasya Spices & Kitchen (Ruthvika from 1st October 2022), Hull

The Brazilian Churrascaria & Bar, Hull

Active Withernsea update

ACTIVE Withernsea hosted the Sea and beach sports event on August 7 and 8 alongside Blip Active and the RNLI. More than 40 people took part in events across the weekend. Our evaluation team are currently collating the data looking at how we can support this offer further.

Withernsea Golf Club’s new Boules court was launched into the community on August 20 and seems to be popular already. More information is available from info@withernseagolfclub.co.uk .

The street games festival on August 24, was a great success with over 70 young people taking part in a selection of activities. This has led to the development of other offers, more information coming soon!

sessions

Netball

New

England Netball have been successful in their get going grant application to bring new netball sessions to Withernsea High School. BEE netball at 56pm for under 11’s and Back to Netball 6-7pm for 12+.

These sessions are run by England Netball and free of charge for seven weeks.

These started on Monday, September 26.

PACE

Following on from the successful launch event of the PACE network in July there will be a multitude of drop-in sessions to discuss PACE with the wider PACE network. PACE (physical activity community engagement) is a new network being built by you, the

community, residents and partners of Withernsea, to become a strong sustainable way for Withernsea to come together. Current partners include residents, organisations, and local services. It is open to anyone and there is no obligation to attend all the events. Drop in session information will be coming soon.

50+ Have a go

During October the Active Withernsea team will be out and about with a selection of traditional games, encouraging residents aged 50+ to have a go at something new. Using the green spaces at Seathorne, Chellsway and the South Promenade come and join us for some friendly competition with games such as boules, croquet, and skittles. If rain stops play we will be in the same space later that day.

5/10/22 – Seathorne – 1pm-3pm 7/10/22 – Chellsway/Beconsfield – 11am-1pm 10/10/22 – South Promenade – 12 noon – 2pm 13/10/22 – Seathorne Bungalows – 1pm – 3pm 17/10/22 – Chellsway /Beconsfield – 9am -11am 19/10/22 – South Promenade – 1pm-3pm

Primary School Playground

New playground markings, co-designed and chosen by the pupils have been installed on the playground at Withernsea Primary school. The activities are designed to get children and their families more active outside of school times (such as during pick-up), as well as during breaks.

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

You can get in touch by…

CHESS CLUB LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS

WITHERNSEA Chess Club are on the look out for new members. The group meet every Tuesday at 7.30pm at the Alma. All ages and abilities welcome. You can find

Remarkable Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year

Broadgate Farm Cottages, Walkington

Heritage Escapes, Sewerby

Pasture House Holiday Cottages, Brandesburton

Starlight Hideaway, Skefling Wressle Grange, Wressle Wolds Edge Holiday Lodges, Bishop Wilton

Remarkable Tourism Event of the Year

Beverley Puppet Festival Freedom Festival, Hull

Hull Fair

Sewerby Winter Woodland

The East Riding Rally Stages TribFest, Sledmere

Turn & Face the Strange - The Mark Ronson Story, Hull

Remarkable Visitor Attraction of the Year

Bridlington Animal Park

Burton Constable Hall, Hull

Sewerby Hall & Gardens

William's Den, North Cave

Remarkable East Yorkshire Passion

This person is selected by the Visit Hull & East Yorkshire Advisory Board Group who in their judgement has made a significant contribution to tourism in our region.

Tickets for the 2022 REYTAs awards dinner are available to book via the VHEY website, visithullandeastyorkshire.com/REYTA

more information on the Withernsea Chess Club Facebook page or by turning up at one of their meetings.

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

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

● Calling us on (01964) 782299.

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

Full English small £5.50

Full English large £7.50 Extras 40p

Paninis and Toasties •Cheese and onion • Bacon cheese and cranberry • Cheese and onion chutney • Cheese and tomato • Cheese and ham • Cheese and beans • Tuna melt • Tuna salad • Spicy chorizo and cheese £5.95 all with salad and slaw Sandwiches

Hot Bacon £3 Sausage £3 Egg £2 Add extras 40p Cold • Ham salad £3.95 • Tuna salad £3.95 • Cheese £2.95 • BLT £3.95 All with salad and slaw Omelettes • Cheese and onion • Cheese and tomato • Mushroom and onion • Pepper, mushroom, onion, tomato and cheese £5.95 All with salad and slaw Lunch •Egg on toast £2.50 •Beans on toast £2.50 • A Sausage roll £2 •Toasted teacake £2 •Beef burger £5.95 •Cheese burger £5.95 •Chips £1.50 • Jacket potato - with cheese & beans £5.95 - with tuna & cheese £5.95 - with cheese £4.95

Drinks

•Flat white £2.95 •Americano £2.60 •Cappuccino £2.85 • Latte £2.75 • Expresso

THE GARDEN Tearoom at Crossroads Garden Centre in Hollym has launched its new menu as Ali formally of Sunshine Caf joins the team.

With the advantage of being located in the peaceful countryside just outside of the town customers can enjoy relax and enjoy drinks or food in the plentiful outdoor and indoor seating.

Louis took over the running of the café and tearoom three

months ago after working in professional catering elsewhere locally. Louis has created a range of paninis, homemade cakes and meals. He has now been joined by Ali who recently retired from running Sunshine Caf on Pier Road in Withernsea. Ali brings to the menu her firm customer favourite all day breakfast. Also her old fashioned favourites which can be hard to find elsewhere including belly pork,

liver and sausages and spam fritters. Ali commented: “I’m really pleased some of my customers who have heard where I am have come along here it’s been lovely to see them.” Due to the popularity of their new Sunday lunches served on a Sunday they have now launched home made pies as their Saturday special.

The tearoom is also proud to source produce locally. This doesn’t get much more local

than much of the salad and vegetables served being grown at the garden centre itself.

The café and tearoom are open daily from 9.30am and 4.30pm and 10am to 4pm on a Sunday with Sunday lunches served between 12 and 4pm. Halloween fancy dress, buns and decorations on Halloween. Then on bonfire night they will be open late serving burgers and hotdogs with a little firework display.

Drink driving campaign leads to 20 arrests

HUMBERSIDE Police have revealed more than 20 arrests were made by their Roads Policing Unit for driving whilst under the influence during their August campaign.

Between Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 28, officers were out on Humberside’s roads carrying out breath tests and drug wipes.

Around 650 roadside breath tests and drugs wipes were carried out by members of our Roads Policing Unit alone, with the team making 11 arrests for drink driving and 10 for failed drug wipes.

Driving under the influence is one of the Fatal Four and remains a priority for police officers throughout the year as they try to educate and prevent fatal collisions on our region’s roads.

Roads Policing Sergeant Paul Long said: “We want to educate people about the dangers of driving whilst under the influence, which is why we have these focused campaigns.

“We always take driving under the influence seriously as we see on a daily basis the devastating impact this can have.

“Driving whilst under the influence is completely unacceptable and we will always enforce traffic legislation to prosecute offenders. I would appeal to anyone considering driving under the influence of drink or drugs to consider the devastating impact it can have on the friends and families of themselves, and on other road users impacted by their behaviour.”

Drink and drug drivers can face an unlimited fine, a 12-month ban from driving, a criminal record and time in prison, as well as the guilt of potentially endangering another person’s life.

“If you are out and have had a drink, please arrange transport home which doesn’t involve you behind the wheel,” added Sgt Long.

“You also have to consider your

alcohol consumption if you plan on driving the next day. It takes an hour to process a single unit of alcohol and whilst you may try to sleep, eat or shower, the only thing that can sober you up is time.

“If you are caught driving under the influence it’s not just your licence that

you risk – it could be your whole future.”

You can call 101 to report any people suspected of driving under the influence in your area, or call 999 if a crime is currently taking place. That call could quite easily save lives.

Elf Run aims to be a magical success for local hospice

THOUSANDS of children across Hull and East Yorkshire shall be donning their elf hats and boots to help support local charity, Dove House Hospice this December by taking part in their Elf Run fundraiser. The Elf Run is simply a sponsored walk, run or tip toe (or perhaps a combination of all three) and will be promoted to nursery schools and primary schools across the region.

Dan Clipson, Senior Fundraiser at Dove House commented on the appeal: “Our Elf Run is a great way for children to be engaged with the hospice and learn more about who we are and how we help in the community. Schools enjoy the flexibility of setting the date, distance and location of their Elf Run and it is hoped that, collectively, schools across the region help to raise £45,000 towards our patient care. Many schools are also taking up the opportunity of an assembly so as their children know and understand the cause that they are very kindly raising money and awareness for”.

THE SPURN, Kilnsea and Easington Area Local Studies group (SKEALS) was formed in the summer of 2006.

The group aims to bring together people interested in local history and support them in sharing their knowledge and ideas. They also encourage research and the collection

and recording of information about the area.

They visit local places and events together, hold talks by local guest speakers, attend local exhibitions across the area and hold our own exhibitions for special projects. Anyone wanting to join can be as involved as they choose to

be. You can simply attend meetings and talks or take on your own project. There is a small yearly subscription charge to cover administration overheads.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the group please e-mail: info@skeals.co.uk or pop along

to their next meeting. They meet at least six times a year, usually at the Community Centre or Youth Club in Easington.

The next meeting is Tuesday, October 4 at 7pm at The Community Hall in Easington. The meeting will be a fun quiz evening hosted by

Derek Clarke from Beverley Antiques. Meeting admission is free and refreshments will be provided with everyone welcome. The return of this popular evening was requested by a member. The November meeting is on Tuesday, November 8 at 7pm in the Community Hall at Easington.

There is no minimum sponsorship requirement. Each and every pound raised will help to ensure Dove House Hospice can continue to provide its specialised care for their patients at Christmas time.

For more information, contact the Dove House Hospice Fundraising team on: fundraising@dovehouse.org.uk or call: 01482 785743.

Withernsea author launches new book

RICHARD Harries, local poet, storyteller and performer, has a new book being published by Stairwell Books of York. His previous book of poems Awakening was the publisher's best seller of 2021 and has sold all over the world.

The new book, titled Iconic Tattoo,

is packed full of his performance favourites and is wide ranging in its subject matter and style. Richard commented: “Transformation, funny, emotional are the descriptive words above the blurb. Orders are already coming in fast and before it was issued it is a success.”

The book sees Richard visit a childhood friend and also ponder what humanity has done to our natural world.

There will be a book launch at 10.30am on Saturday, November 12 at Withernsea Library with complementary tea and biscuits.

Richard will also perform poems from the book. The new book will be available to buy at the launch and Richard will be on hand to sign copies with everyone welcome.

NEW BOOK: Richard Harries

with a copy of his new book, Iconic Tattoo

Waste and recycling team wins national award

THE WASTE and recycling team at East Riding of Yorkshire Council won a top national trophy at the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Awards.

The team was named Best Service Team for Waste Management and Recycling at the annual ceremony held in Swansea, beating six other councils.

The APSE Service Awards honour the highest standards of frontline services at councils across the UK.

The waste and recycling team is responsible for the collection of waste from 154,000 homes across the East Riding, has 10 household waste recycling sites, is a partner in two charity reuse shops - and has been recognised for a number of years as one of the best recycling authorities in the country.

The council was shortlisted for a total of seven awards at the event, including Overall Council of the Year.

Paul Bellotti, the council’s executive director of communities and the environment, was chosen to speak at the accompanying annual APSE seminar.

Paul Tripp, director of streetscene services, said:

“Congratulations to our waste and recycling team for a fantastic, welldeserved win at these awards. And to residents and members for their huge support. It shows it’s truly leading the way nationally.”

Councillor Chris Matthews, the council’s portfolio holder for environment and climate change, said: “To be shortlisted for seven awards overall was remarkable and shows the incredibly high standards to which all our council services are run. Congratulations to staff in all services nominated.”

East Riding of Yorkshire Council was last named Overall Council of

the Year at the awards in 2020, and it has won a number of awards in different categories in recent years.

APSE is the largest public sector benchmarking service in the UK and is used by more than 200 local authorities, with benchmarking across 12 service areas.

waste and recycling team and other teams collect the award.

Members of East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s

By Kevin Watson

FEW people are aware that Henry VIII built a castle in Holderness! Before the Palmerston fort at Paull was built by him, another defence lay to the East of the River Hull. Hull lay on the left bank of the river, originally defended by timber palisades, then brick-built walls to the West and North. The Humber and Hull were defence enough to the South and East. The only defence against incursion into the River Hull by boat was a boom and chain, drawn across the mouth of the confluence at night and times of danger. After 1541 a small bulwark at the South, jutting out into the Humber was armed.

The side facing the River Hull remained open until Hull Castle, and the two Blockhouses, were built in the mid16th-Century on the orders of Henry VIII on the Holderness bank of the River Hull. This followed the Pilgrimage of Grace (1536), when parts of the North of England rose against the crown, largely in response to the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Henry also faced the threat of a French invasion, sponsored by the Holy Roman Empire. The defences were commissioned by him to provide protection to shipping using the rivers Humber and Hull, and the docks/quaysides. Note A blockhouse was built to carry cannon that could block passage up and down the riverhence the name Blockhouse. The small settlements and villages, such as Drypool, Summergangs, Marfleet still lay in Holderness, not part of Hull. When Henry visited Hull, in 1541, he was unhappy with the quality of some of the work, ordering that some be redone. The design, by the architect John Rogers, consisted of a defensive wall, half a mile long running alongside the river, with two blockhouses at either end, and in the middle a rectangular castle. The North blockhouse also covered a bridge over the River Hull, leading to the Holderness road.

These structures were among the last to be built nationally, and their unique style, using segmental pointed bastions, marks an important Italianate development of the round bastion form. They are also notable for the survival of contemporary documents, including plans. Building materials were readily available from the sacked Abbey at Meaux, just up the river Hull. The buildings at Meaux were almost entirely demolished in 1542 to provide materials for Henry VIII's blockhouses and western wall at Hull. A note of 1542 mentions `20 masons, some of the Mewesse to see it taken down, to plumbers to take down and roll the lead...300 labourers taking down stones and brick.'

The North and South Blockhouses were of cloverleaf design, with three identical lobed bastions, and on the fourth side a square entrance block arranged around a central courtyard. The walls of the blockhouses, around fifteen feet (4.6m) thick at the base, to

a height of two storeys, and passages within the walls led to stairs, and a series of small chambers including storerooms. There were gun ports at two levels, with further gun positions sited on the roof behind low parapets. The thick, curved walls of each bastion met at a point, the shape intended to deflect shot from the enemy. In the later part of the 16th Century through to the 17th, the South blockhouse was used as a prison, where cells lay in the ground floor chambers, suffering from flooding by tides, and some prisoners were kept for several years in rooms which flooded.

As artillery and numbers of guns increased, more powerful and accurate, the stone-built blockhouses became vulnerable. So new fortifications became larger, utilising stone or brickrevetted earthwork ramparts, which could absorb the impact of canon fire, surrounded by a broad moat, so the original Henrican fortifications were replaced by the Hull Citadel, an example of a very rare self-contained fort, constructed between 1681 and 1690. Only 25 of these sites were constructed nationally between 1660 and 1865. The South Blockhouse and Castle were incorporated within the Citadel. Enclosed within clay ramparts, to create a 30-acre triangular defensive complex, the Citadel was protected by moats on the East and West sides, and the Humber on the South. Guns mounted on the western side could not only protect the wharves on the River Hull but could also dominate the town of Hull. The guns were fired in salute to ships, and on festive occasions, but never in anger. The Blockhouse was modified as part of the Citadel, and adapted in the 19th Century, with chambers within the walls being removed and the internal space expanded.

With the development, expansion, and encroachment of the growing city of Hull Eastwards, the remains of the Henrican fortifications, and the subsequent Citadel, had been demolished in the 1800s, the land given over to docks and shipbuilding, “Sammy’s Point”, a shipbuilding and repair yard, covered a large part of the site of the Citadel and Henry’s Southern blockhouse, in the vicinity of what is now The Deep. Because the land was levelled, only the upper stone and brickwork was removed – the remains of the full footprint and foundations are still there. Digs have been carried out, turning up artefacts, cannon, and a wealth of knowledge on the building of this castle – technically in Holderness!

Poems

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SUMMER JOURNEY EN-ROUTE TO AN EVENTFUL WEEK

By Lynne Evans-Corkett

The long pause, the long wait, the long hours, The media in a spin, panning out sad news, Amid sunshine and heavy showers travelling nationwide, And here we are, remembering seven decades and more. That afternoon: sadness grew, that evening the grieving too, that day changed all.

The nation slowly absorbing grey faces laying flowers, Umbrellas sailing, crowds gathering, Touched by her diligence and kindness, The warmth of her smile, the perfect summer rose, Nothing compares, nothing ever will.

The sweetness of the lone bagpipes, streams across the evening air,

The charming swan glides over the moonlit Thames, The nation’s hearts churning, tumbling words pour condolences, Tears run throughout the silent night: her pleasant smile now rests in peace.

Budding autumn turns to show grateful respect: en-route to an eventful week, All within the space of a week the nation receives, A new Prime Minister,

The nation laments the loss of a faithful Queen, A hearty King ascends to the throne, Followed by ten days mourning.

Time ever-turning tide, The circle of life, Gracefully closing and opening, Morning to night.

NEW BROOM

By Godfrey Holmes

They voted her in as New Broom Which may - or may not - spell doom For the Old Order?

And they voted her in as Saviour: Governance with a different flavour For hard-pressed times?

They voted her in as Diversity: She from top University Studying P.P.E.

Or they voted her in as Paragon She not displaying Arrogance Addressing the Cost of Living?

They voted her in as Female: Not another Male, pale and stale, As used to run our Country. And they voted her in an Intercessor: Incidentally a natty dresser Presenting herself in public. So let's stand the minimum fuss Introducing ..... Mary Elizabeth.....

MONARCH of the GLEN ?

By Godfrey Holmes

She was indeed Monarch of the Glen And that is how - & whereOur Queen chose - or did not choose? To spend her last days.

Beside still waters; Entranced by unutterable beauty; Secluded; Secure Beneath the ever-shifting skies Of Balmoral.

But equally our Head-of-State Might, that momentous day, Have been in Patrington?

Visiting St. Patrick's Church in all its splendour; Hovering over the Meridian; Espying Grimsby's Dock Tower on the distant Horizon; Able - & willing - to be wheeled along Withernsea's South Promenade After Luncheon.

For the wild, windy, turbulent, tempestuous, North Sea Has its own majesty; Its own very different combination of the elements. Therefore: in all our imaginations, noblest Monarch of the Glen, You are not far removed.....

Photographs of the month

THANK you to everyone who has sent in photographs this month, we love to see the local area and events captured. Please do send photographs for our next edition to withernseacommunitynews@hotmail.com by October 24.

1. SUNFLOWERS: A photo taken after a long hunt to find some sunflowers in the Withernsea Region. By Mandi Hibberd. Mandi said: “Due to the weather they have not grown as much, but l was happy to find a field on the way to Hedon with some.”

2. SUN: The sun on Withernsea seafront captured by Paul Mackay

PICTURE THIS JUNIOR COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED

By Simon Dallimore

PICTURE This photography club held their second junior competition over the summer. There was a fantastic response to the competition with 18 people entering their images. The competition was split this year into two categories, 8 years and under and 9-16 years. A big thank you to Holderness Hardware, Goodwin Fox and Smiles for Miles for sponsoring the event and judging the winners. The judges had a really hard time choosing the winners but after a lot of deliberation their decision was

Up to 8-year-old category

1st place Queen of the Castle by

Tallulah Mann-Berue (image 1) 2nd place ‘Peek a boo’ by Samuel Clark (image 2) 3rd place A Rocky Tower by Aurora Haggitt (image 3)

9–16-year-old category

1st place My 1st walk on Withernsea beach by

Samara Burns (image 12) 2nd place Withernsea by sunset by Isla-Rae Cross (image 3) 3rd place Sunrise over the sea by Kacey Bates (image 18)

Down on the allotment

By Jane Sutherland

AT THE beginning of September, we got a good amount of rain and it has filled all of our water barrels, and we do have a lot of them. Everything needed the rain so much. The puddles didn’t last long as the soil soon soaked it up.

It’s been a very good year for fruit. Everyone’s trees and bushes have been laden down with an abundant crop. Too much for one of the apple trees on the new plot, it’s now on its side. It’s too big to try and pull it upright and support it. We are going to let the apples ripen, then take them all off and the tree will probably have to be taken out.

The cucumbers and gherkins have finished so I have taken them out to the compost heap. There are plenty of tomatoes, so I made a big batch of pasta sauce from plum tomatoes. I roasted the tomatoes, sweet peppers, onions and garlic. After they were cooked and skinned they were blended, re heated and poured into hot jars, sealed up and put outside to cool. I love to hear the button on the lids pop, then I know that it is a good seal. There is also more chutney on the cards as there are a lot more red and green tomatoes. Talking of cards, this month sees me another year older but no wiser.

The first sweetcorn, ready from the middle of August, we ate raw or cooked, but all the rest are in the freezer. The bare stalks have been pulled up and the leaves stripped off and are now on the compost heap. The hard stalks are on the bonfire.

One of the runner bean wigwams blew over in the wind, probably not helped by the weight of the bean stalks. So that has been taken up, the canes taken out and the bean stalks hung up to dry out the beans. They will make good seed to use next year.

Also still lots of sweet peppers and chillies to use. Colin has been given a jar of sweet chilly jam from Les. His wife Marg makes it, thanks, Colin loves it!

The autumn Romanesco broccoli are just starting to have good sized heads on them. It’s one of my favourite veg. The cabbage patch is looking good, no pest damage since we took the net off to put over the newly planted spring cabbage and cauliflowers. These were planted

where the main crop potatoes had been. The soil had been well worked by the potato roots and they were well watered in by the rain.

On the occasional quiet hour, or when it’s raining, I have been going through the seed storage tins making a note of which seeds we need to restock ready for next year. I have also been noting which varieties did well and which did not. I was very impressed with a tomato that I had grown for the first time called Mountain Merit. It’s a big tomato with solid flesh, my dad likes them, in fact we all liked them. They are definitely going on the list for next year.

I am cutting most of the leaves off the tomato plants, this helps with ripening the remaining tomatoes by letting in more light. I am taking out the ones that are finished cropping. The ripe ones will be used soon to make more chutney and there will be a few spare for the hens.

1. APPLES: One of the baking apples

2. VEG: One of the veg beds

How to take advantage of cat and dog food trials

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

PET FOOD is increasing in price as much as our food. The following companies offer a food trial period for as low as £1, giving your cat or dog food for up to two weeks. You have the right to delay deliveries, cancel your account, or continue a monthly subscription after receiving the order. You need to supply your details, payment information and about your pet. If you select the trial period, it feeds your pet for little money. If you continue with a subscription, then you pay more.

Cats: Republic of Cats’ Taster Box combines dry kibble and 85g cans of wet food, all flavours of your choice. The food is suitable for all ages and gives 15 days of food. You pay between £2.50 to £7, but please visit UK Deals at poppyspets.com to buy for £2.50. Blink offers a trial box for £1. The food consists of no grain, added sugar, cereal, or animal derivatives and is suitable for all ages. Visit: blinkcats.co.uk KatKins sell fresh food to store in your fridge or freezer. I

paid £14 for several large pouches, which were big enough for two meals. After the 14-day trial period, you are offered 20% off the next order. The fresh food is suitable for all ages and does not contain grains or unhealthy fillers.

KatKins also helps rescue centres. Visit: get.katkin.com

The Cool Cat Club gives you a week’s food for £5 and is suitable for all ages. Their recipes are grain-free and do not contain added sugar. This company donates food directly to rescue centres too. Visit: thecoolcatclub.com

Untamed supplies humangrade food that may benefit pets with allergies. The trial offer costs £8 for twelve cans and is suitable for all ages. Recipes do not contain animal derivatives, sugars, grains or vegetable proteins. Visit: untamedcatfood.com

Dogs:

Kasper & Kitty offers two weeks of dry kibble and a 50% discount for a subscription. They do charge £2 delivery for the trial food. Their blend suits dogs needing a hypoallergenic diet and include no cereal and grainfree options. Visit: kasperandkitty.com Bounce & Bella gives you five free samples, but you may have to pay £2.99 for postage. Suitable for all ages and are grain-free recipes. Visit: bounceandbella.co.uk

Fish4Dogs offers a trial for all ages costing £2. The kibble size comes in small or large. Visit: fish4dogs.com Again, following delivery of your trial food, you can cancel your account. Please visit my website for Cost of Living articles.

Stoptober: Get the Support You Need Now to Kick the Habit for Good

STOPTOBER begins on October 1 and there has never been a better time to quit smoking.

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s Your Health service would like communities in Hull and the East Riding to know that their expert and friendly team members are on hand to support you to kick the habit for good.

Did you know? If you can make it to 28 days smokefree, you’re five times more likely to quit for good.

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health and wealth – as well as for your loved ones. People who quit smoking start seeing the benefits immediately, as while you will ultimately feel better in the long run, what a lot of people tend to notice first is how

much extra money they are finding in their wallets – due to not spending it on cigarettes.

The Stoptober campaign is hosted by NHS and Public Health England every October, and aims to show people the many benefits of quitting and where they can seek support in their local area. With 2.3 million people attempting to quit since Stoptober launched in 2012, it shows that sometimes all you need is to know where to start.

In Hull and the East Riding, the Your Health Service at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust are here for you.

Across the month, the team will be out and about at several community venues, including their Hub sites in Bridlington, Withernsea and Goole.

To learn more about these events, including when and where they are taking place, and how to sign up, please visit the team’s Eventbrite page. Simply look through the events and click on the ones that interest you to find out more and book your slot.

Ryan Nicholls, Team Leader at Your Health, Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We have all been impacted by the ever-growing cost of living as of late. It can be tempting to keep smoking during stressful times, and this is completely understandable, but we are here to support you to do the right thing for your health and wealth.

“By reaching out to our supportive team, you will be equipped with everything you need to kick the habit for good, including free Nicotine

Replacement Therapy (NRT). Our team of professionals are also on hand to support people with other topics such as finances, relationships and low mood. Give us a call today and see what you think.”

The Your Health service

also run a Smokefree Generation campaign in the East Riding of Yorkshire, which aims to support the remaining 3,000 smokers in the area to quit for good.

Learn more about this at: https://www.nhs-health-

trainers.co.uk/smokefree/ Contact the Your Health team for support to kick smoking today. Refer online https://www.nhs-healthtrainers.co.uk/ or text QUIT to 60163.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

If you would like your community event listed please e-mail the details to withernseacommunitynews@hotmail.com

MONDAY 3RD OCTOBER

Cuppa & Chorus 11.30- 1pm at Withernsea Library (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email: cscwithernsea@eastriding.gov.uk)

Cinema with afternoon tea – Oklahoma, 2pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre

TUESDAY 4TH OCTOBER

SKEALS meeting at Easington Community Hall 7pm

WEDNESDAY 5TH OCTOBER

Active Withernsea’s 50+ Have a go session 1pm – 3pm Seathorne

FRIDAY 7TH OCTOBER

Active Withernsea’s 50+ Have a go session Chellsway/Beconsfield – 11am-1pm

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

SUNDAY 9TH OCTOBER

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

MONDAY 10TH OCTOBER

Active Withernsea’s 50+ Have a go session South Promenade, 12 noon – 2pm

TUESDAY 11TH OCTOBER

Hate crime awareness stand at Withernsea Library 1pm – 3pm

THURSDAY 13TH OCTOBER

Active Withernsea’s 50+ Have a go session Seathorne Bungalows, 1pm – 3pm Patrington WI meeting at the Church Rooms 1.30pm Hollym WI meeting at Hollym Village Hall 1.45pm

FRIDAY 14TH OCTOBER

Alzheimers Society drop in at Withernsea Library

10am – 1pm

Holderness Health drop in at Withernsea Library 10am – 1pm

Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall Film Night showing Comedy / Drama "The Duke" - hall opens at 6.30pm for a 7.15pm start £5

SATURDAY 15TH OCTOBER

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

MONDAY 17TH OCTOBER

Active Withernsea’s 50+ Have a go session Chellsway /Beconsfield, 9am -11am Cinema with afternoon tea – Operation

Mincemeat, 2pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre Cuppa & Chorus 11.30- 1pm at Withernsea Library (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email: cscwithernsea@eastriding.gov.uk)

TUESDAY 18TH OCTOBER

Stroke Club at Withernsea Meridian Centre 10.30am – 12.30pm

WEDNESDAY 19TH OCTOBER

Active Withernsea’s 50+ Have a go session South Promenade – 1pm-3pm

THURSDAY 20TH OCTOBER

Withernsea WI meeting 2.30pm at The Shores Centre

FRIDAY 21ST OCTOBER

Healthy chats at Withernsea Library 12pm – 1pm (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email: cscwithernsea@eastriding.gov.uk)

SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER

FEASTival event in Withernsea’s Valley Gardens 11am – 7pm – see front page

Little Seeds Family Jukebox with David Gibb at Withernsea Library 11am (bookable Phone: 01482 393939. Email: cscwithernsea@eastriding.gov.uk)

SUNDAY 23RD OCTOBER

Harvest festival service at St WIlfrids Church Ottringham 10.30am

MONDAY 24TH OCTOBER

Ottringham’s harvest auction The Watts Arms at 7pm

TUESDAY 25TH OCTOBER

Second Thoughts (helping people with mental health issues) 12.30pm – 3.30pm

THURSDAY 27TH OCTOBER

Food, friendship and fun free monthly lunchtime event for the community at Withernsea Methodist Church on Hull Road 12 noon - 2.30pm

Half term story time 10am – 11am at Withernsea Library

Writing group 10.30am – 12pm at Withernsea Library

FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER

Reading group at Withernsea Library 10.30am –12 noon

SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER

Table Top Sale at the Shores Centre 10am - 3pm Withernsea Town Council Street Surgery 12noon –2pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre

SUNDAY 30TH OCTOBER

Table top sale at Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall 1pm – 4pm (e-mail bpmemhall@gmail.com for tables £10 each)

Table Top Sale at the Shores Centre 10am - 3pm MONDAY 31ST OCTOBER

Halloween

Cinema with afternoon tea – Little Women, 2pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre

WEEKLY EVENTS

MONDAY

Games group at Withernsea Library 2pm-4pm TUESDAY

HART bus from Withernsea to Beverley (Withernsea 9.30am, Roos 9.40am, Burton Pidsea 9.48am to arrive Beverley 11am & leaves Beverley 1.15pm back to Withernsea 2.45pm)

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

Knit & natter at Withernsea Library 9.30am –11.30am

Tech time at Withernsea Library 9.30am –10.30am (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email: cscwithernsea@eastriding.gov.uk)

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

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.

Withernsea Chess Club at The Alma pub in Withernsea 7.30pm all ages and abilities welcome

Ronnie’s Bingo 7.30pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre

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

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

WEDNESDAY

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

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

Racket evenings in the East Riding Leisure

Withernsea Sports Hall, fun family session 5pm6.30pm, and a social over 16’s session from 7.30pm-9pm

THURSDAY

Holmpton Country Crafts in Holmpton Village Hall weekly 1.30pm -3.30pm £3 per session - all welcome.

Welwick Village Hall Tea, coffee, cake and a friendly chat 10am -12midday, everyone welcome. Craft & Chatter at Withernsea Library 9.30am –11.30am (note cancelled on Oct 13 due to staff training)

Bounce & Rhyme at Withernsea Library 10am –11am

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

Art Club 7pm – 9pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre £2 per session - Bring your own equipment and whatever you are working on, everyone welcome.

Ronnie’s Bingo 7.30pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre

FRIDAY

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

SUNDAY

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

Holderness Hedgehog Hospital – Hibernation preparation

By Vicky Pennington, Trustee

AUTUMN is well on the way, the weather is cooler and leaves are starting to fall.

With this change in the weather hedgehogs will start to eat as much as they can to pile on the weight needed for winter. A good hibernation weight is 650g upwards, but there will be a few that will struggle to reach that.

These will be the hedgehogs from second litters, there are a lot of them about and we've already started to get calls of concern about them.

But as the saying goes "While it's mild let’s keep them wild".

There is still time for these and other hedgehogs to reach the weight needed. If you have small hedgehogs visiting your garden and you're only seeing them at dusk or night time, don't panic. Help them by putting more food out, use cat, kitten or puppy biscuits or wet pet food. It

at Holderness Hedgehog Hospital

doesn't have to be an expensive brand but remember to also leave water out for your visitors. You could look into providing a house or shelter for them to sleep in and feeding station to keep the food out of the weather. If you'd like ideas on shelters check our website: Holdernesshedgehoghospital.org

As always we are here to help and no question is a silly one. You can contact us via our emergency number: 07563 91794, email us at holdernesshedgehogvolunteers@gma il.com and follow us on Facebook: Holderness Hedgehog Hospital.

From a fungus which oozes a blood like substance to a duck which fancies itself as a bit of a James

Bond - ten weird and wonderful wildlife of our woods

FROM a fungus which oozes a blood like substance, a beetle which lives in a cocoon made from faeces and a duck which fancies itself as a bit of a James Bond – the weird and wonderful wildlife of our woods.

The Woodland Trust has compiled a list of ten unique, beautiful and in some cases rather gruesome species in our woods, many of which are under threat.

Some will be unknown to most, one or two may be more commonly recognised, but all have a unique tale to tell.

The Woodland Trust’s recent State of the UK’s Woods and Trees report showed that woodland wildlife is declining, and only 7% of our woodlands are in good ecological condition.

Alastair Hotchkiss, conservation advisor at the Woodland Trust, said we need to act now to protect and restore nature. He said: “Now more than ever before, with the climate change and biodiversity crisis, do we need to protect and restore the UK’s natural environments.

“These ten species are just the tip of the iceberg (or the mushroom poking up from the soil’s vast mycelial web!) of secrets that our woodland habitats hold. Every species can tell us a story, everything has a role to play, and we have so much still to learn. We must do our best to make sure we don’t lose them.”

Here are ten special species (Photo numbers refer to the below numbers):

1) Stinkhorn (Phallus impudicus): Pungent and a little indecent, some Victorians were so embarrassed by these woodland fungi that they would attack them with cudgels. Usually smelt before they are seen, the scientific name comes from its phallic shape which gave rise to several rude names in 17th-century England. It was used in medieval times as a cure for gout and as a love potion, and more recent scientific evidence has found it might have potential medicinal use for venous thrombosis.

2) Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula): Not the James Bond movie, but a duck that lives in trees, nesting in natural cavities or old woodpecker nests. Like Bond’s leap off the dam in the opening movie scene, the oneday-old goldeneye chicks must hurl themselves (without a bungee) from as high as 30ft up a tree, with just their mother’s calls of encouragement as they tumble. One of many species that rely on the unique combo of

woods and water, these birds are scarce breeders in the UK, mainly around the Cairngorms, but they roam across the UK during the winter.

3) String-of-sausages lichen (Usnea articulata): As the name suggests, this lichen resembles a miniature string of sausages, although their glaucous colour is less appetising. Despite its silly name, it tells a tale of a serious problem; like many lichens, the string of sausages is extremely sensitive to air quality and is mainly restricted to places well away from the worst of industrial pollution. These ‘fairy butcher shops’ are draped over branches in the cleaner air of places like Dartmoor in Devon and south-west Wales. Recent evidence has revealed that Usnea lichens have anti-cancer properties, effective against human breast and lung cancer cells.

4)The beefsteak fungus (Fistulina hepatica): Sticky and gruesome, beefsteak is a woodland fungus with the disconcerting appearance of a raw cut of meat. It even oozes a blood-like substance when cut. Usually found in broadleaved woodland, on the trunks of oak trees and sometimes on stumps. The species is an ‘ecosystem engineer’ – decaying the heartwood of oaks, hollowing out ancient trees and leaving the biscuitlike red rot inside to provide life to hundreds of other species of invertebrates and fungi, and holes for nesting birds and other tree-hole dwelling wildlife.

5) Knothole yoke-moss (Zygodon forsteri): This moss is globally rare, surviving at just three sites in Britain. This is because of its extreme specialism, another which is entirely reliant upon the variety of microhabitats provided by ancient and veteran trees – it is water-filled rotholes in living trees that take this species’ fancy. Most of the trees it survives on are ancient beech pollards in the New Forest, and London outskirts like Epping and Burnham Beeches. A perfect example of why protecting our ‘living legends’ helps all sorts of other life forms too.

6) Hazel pot beetle (Cryptocephalus coryli): One of the UK's rarest insects, reliant on wooded ‘ecotones’ - the transitions between more densely treed to more open vegetation with scrub, heath and scattered trees. Once widespread across southern counties, it declined greatly during the last century to become one of the UK’s rarest insects - Sherwood Forest, the legendary home of Robin Hood is one of the only known remaining sites. The ‘pot’ is where

the egg is laid and larvae live – in a protective shell-like cocoon or ‘pot’, that is created using the beetle’s own faeces!

7) Eagle’s claw lichen (Anaptychia ciliaris): Looking like the talons of an eagle clinging to a tree trunk, this species tells one story of the chain of doom facing many species. Once more common across the UK, it was hit by the loss of elms from our landscapes. Like many lichens it is sensitive to air pollution, from acidic sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides to excessive enrichment from ammonia. It now faces the loss of trees to ash dieback, and is running out of options for the right sorts of trees in places with relatively clean air –restricting it to just a few places mainly in south west England and the Welsh borders, and very rare elsewhere

8) Wasp banded comb horn (Ctenophora flaveolata): Mimicking something that could give a nasty sting, the wasp-banded comb horn is a harmless species of cranefly. Looking like a souped-up daddy long-legs, it’s a striking specialist of old wooded landscapes where its larvae live in the decaying wood inside big old trees. It’s a scarce species in England, and even rarer in Wales where it’s a priority for the Natur am Byth! project to save Wales’ threatened species.

9) Lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros): With its horseshoe-shaped nose, it’s like a flying symbol of good fortune in the woods, unless that is, you are a small moth, midge or mosquito about to be caught. Although many bats roost inside trees, horseshoe bats mainly roost in caves, mines and posh stately homes, but these tend to be in well wooded landscapes. The bats like the cover and abundance of small insect prey in woods, where their manoeuvrable flight enables them to twist and turn in amongst trees with ease. At rest, it hangs Dracula-style, with its wings wrapped around its plum-sized body.

10) Deceptive featherwort (Pseudomarsupidium decipiens):

Loose cushions of this shiny liverwort grow on the sides of rocks in very humid or boulder-strewn woodlands in western Britain and Ireland.

Characteristic of UK temperate rainforest – a habitat under a multitude of threats, from air pollution to invasive rhododendron. Its British

localities are its northernmost in the world, and it is also known from tropical Africa, South America and the Caribbean. So, it really is a link to the tropical forests that folk probably think about more than our own UK rainforests!

Find out more about the wildlife of our woods at woodlandtrust.org.uk

PUZZLES

Clues for this month’s quick crossword 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

The end of October means Halloween – so you have a ghostly clue this month as each of the 10 answers contain a word that has two consecutive oo s. They could be at the beginning, in the middle or at the end.

1. What location links Robin Hood and Centerparcs?

2. Used especially within a political environment, what noun is an unnecessary and expensive piece of work, especially one paid for by the public? It is also the name of a fruity blonde craft ale.

3. What is a thin cigar, open at both ends, usually thicker and stubbier than a panatela, and sometimes slightly tapered?

4.Who am I? I was born in Canterbury, Kent on January 13, 1977, but struggled at school due to dyslexia, but always embraced the arts. I moved to London at the age of 16 to join the National Youth Theatre. I was spotted in 1999 by Director Peter Jackson who asked me to audition for a new set of movies and spent 18 months filming a very famous trilogy in New Zealand. My first name starts and ends with an O.

5. Which card game can be played by upwards of 2 players, using a standard 52 card pack where the basic aim of each player is to form a hand with as near to but not exceeding a total value of 21?

6. An exclamation of joy or excitement, is one definition, another can be found in Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels & is one of a race of brutes, having the form and vices of humans who are ruled by the Houyhnhnms, and another is the name of an American web services provider. What is the word?

7. What is either a quickly rotating mass of water in a river or sea, or an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of home appliances?

8. Matt Damon stars as a janitor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with a gift for mathematics, but needs help from a psychologist played by the late Robin Williams to find direction in his life – what’s the film?

9. Lyric Time! Which UK #2 single from 1982 contains the lines:

Bang, just one touch and all the church bells rang Heaven called and all the angels sang Sunrise shine in the midnight sky?

10. What is a volumetric measure equal to ½ fluid ounce?

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

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

You can also join Kathryn’s Hull City Official Supporters Club monthly quizzes at the Green Dragon, Welton (1st Monday of the month, so the next one is Monday, Oct 3, then Nov 7) and at The Constable Arms, Sproatley (2nd Monday of the month, the next one there is on Monday, Oct 10). Both start at 8.15pm and are both £1 entry fee with a free supper at The Constable Arms too. Booking is recommended at both venues.

Russell's Pop Trivia...'Pop Stars Real Names'

OVER the decades many pop stars have changed their real names for more ‘catchy’ names by their managers or record companies. Here's a few you might know or may not know?

• Priscilla White is Cilla Black

• Harry Webb is Cliff Richard

• David Robert Jones is David Bowie

• Farrokh Bulsara is Freddie Mercury

• Paul David Hewson is Bono

• Reg Dwight is Elton John

• Eileen Twain is Shania Twain

• Stefani Germonotta is Lady Gaga……. ....the list goes on.

More Pop Trivia next month from Russell from 105.3 Seaside fm.

Lessons from Queen Elizabeth II –Better days will return

QUEEN Elizabeth II was the leader of Britain and one of the world’s most successful brands, the British Royal Family for more than 70 years. During her record reign, she held steadfast to longstanding traditions while modernising cautiously through the decades. The Queen kept her emotions in check in public, spoke positively about the other leaders she met, whether or not she liked them or agreed with their policies. For the Royal Family and the British people, she was the ‘face of the franchise’.

Looking at the British Royal Family as a family business that impacts trade, travel, and other facets of the British economy, Queen Elizabeth was indeed a head of state like no other in her time. There are a number of lessons that as business owners we can learn from the way she navigated her public and private life during her term of office.

Recognise the Importance of a Global Perspective

As early as 1952, Queen Elizabeth understood the importance and advantages of having a global perspective. She spent seven decades travelling the world on behalf of the British Commonwealth. An absorbing experience of different cultures, her trips were often based on diplomatic efforts aimed to bridge divides easing tensions.

Stay Positive Through Times of Adversity

One of Queen Elizabeth’s most memorable quotes was a relatively recent one. In April 2020, at the height of the COVID pandemic, she addressed her nation. The then-93-year-old monarch took care to acknowledge the hardships people faced, thank frontline healthcare workers, express pride in her people’s “self-discipline” & “quiet good-humoured resolve”, highlighting that brighter days lay ahead. A great leader seeks to lift the morale of others. Queen Elizabeth did exactly that as a young woman during World War II also much later in life, during the COVID pandemic, giving a very special speech to her nation.

Have a Succession Plan

For the Royal Family, which is a family business after all, a plan for a new successor had been in place for some years. That is not the case for most family-run businesses. Among the challenges for small business succession plans are the shortcomings of the founders themselves.

By Emma-Jayne Saunt

The founder may be very good at one aspect of the business, for example creativity, but not the best leader of the entire business, yet is unable to pass the leadership onto the next generation easily. Often family-run businesses are worried that no one will steward the business the way the current or former generations would. They also sometimes fear that a non-family successor might be too soft or will insist on replacing legacy employees. Alternatively companies wait until the founder or other family leader is already past his or her prime to look for a successor. In such cases, the leader may not be up on the current trends, then the business starts to falter.

It is important that businesses begin to mentor the next level of successor sooner rather than later. Family business must be prepared to boldly go forward with new people at the helm.

Ultimately, company leaders must be open to hearing new ideas or concepts to bring the business forward and not be surprised that the best ideas can come from non-traditional sources. Open your minds to all that is in front of you & the business will not only survive, but thrive always remembering the ‘why’ behind the whole reason the family business began in the first place, we must not forget our business roots keeping the branches of the tree strong & healthy.

Moving Forward

The Royal Family must forge a way to carry on without Queen Elizabeth, who was the head of the family business for more than 70 years.

The Queen was without doubt one of the world’s greatest and most popular leaders in the world.

Ruling with grace and humility, never demanding attention, yet her popularity was widespread always with her hand very gently resting on the tiller! She guided Prime Ministers and Presidents.

It is important for the successor in any thriving business to plan for the inevitability that individuals must eventually be replaced in order for the company to survive and thrive.

Naturally, most small businesses do not have the vast financial resources of the Royal Family and often have limited secure capital at their disposal.

There are many business lessons that can be learned from the late British monarch. Better times will return, with careful nurturing and navigation during these changing times.

Emma Jayne S.

Withernsea Bowling Club

THE SEASON has now come to an end with the internal finals weekend. The spectators enjoyed excellent bowling with some very close games. The weather stayed fine although it was a little cool. The club has had a successful season with the two Vets Teams winning their respective leagues in the Driffield Comps. Saturday Triples were champions of there league. Thursday Triples also finished second. The final success of the season was when the Vets A Team won the Driffield Cup beating Beverley A in a very exciting game. Winning with the last bowl.

Driffield Cup v Beverley A Won 31-30 A Carter, J Sutton, C Guy 15-15 J Kerr, J Hargrave, P Goddard 16-15

Competition Winner Runner- up Score

Members Cup A Carter J Hargrave 21-15

Ray Eggett Trophy T Hayton J Kerr 21-20

Mabel Rowley Trophy H Bellamy L Murphy 21-4

Memorial Rose Bowl C Guy A Carter 21-3

Pattison Cup A Carter T Hayton 2-0 sets

Pattison Bowl J Kerr M McAllister 3-0 sets

Elizabeth Dennis Cup L Murphy H Bellamy 21-20

Johnson Cup C Guy T Hayton 21-19

TSB Rose Bowl J Kerr E Doak A Carter I Curtis 20-10

John Sutton Trophy E Doak J Kerr A Carter A Collings 18-15

Council Cup R Bellamy B Swift G Priestley T McAllister M McAllister H Bellamy 25-10

Commercial Sea Angling Club updateDingle Danglers part 1

ALL 12 of the danglers arrived safely after some lovely detours around Warrington and touring half of the Snowdonia national park (roadworks!). A smooth crossing and surprisingly quiet Irish roads meant we arrived at Dingle far too early to get into our rooms. A dilemma should we hit the Guinness, go fishing or just chill out. It was a split decision some partaking in all! We opted for the harbour for a bit of light rock fishing (LRF) fun. Plenty of fish from the off and some bigger ones resulting in yours truly snapping his rod.

Graham Precious was stalking a Conger which he tried to entice with his new super lure, it took the bait and promptly snaffled his new pride and joy much to his disgust. He then tried to teach the art of LRF to Pete Fenwick another failed mission!

By Nick Marshall

Plenty of fish were caught ballan wrasse, corkwing wrasse, blennies, poor cod, pouting, pollock, eel pout, scorpion fish, nearly a conger twice! The other piscatorial adventurers went on the rocks and sampled some nice pollack, wrasse and a lovely trigger fish for Papa Banks.

Day two of the Commercial piscatorial adventures started in what was a lovely sunny Kerry day, some were a little sluggish early doors however that was soon shook off. After a magical mystery tour in the fun bus Graham Precious was happy doing what he does best digging holes for a bucket full of worms. There was some fluff chucking for the seatrout, but they weren’t playing ball. Some had ventured to the rocks and were rewarded with some nice pollock and wrasse although Darren McKay

needs some new jeans after an argument with some barbed wire. Some tried their luck on Brandon Bay with limited success the weed being a pain, however Colin Fisk did manage a nice Bass of 52cm (Michael Crawforth - he did say will it count for this month’s competition?) Not a lot else to report with Pete Fenwick landing a nice flounder of 34cm. Biggest pollock of the day went to Daz McKay measuring 58cm we think. After the Brandon Bay excursion it was off to Brandon Pier for a bit of mackerel action even they were scarce however David Hart did add another species to his tally with a small but perfectly formed gurnard.

Pictures of the first couple of days - the diary will be continued in the next edition!

SNOOKER CHAT WITH MAVERICK MIKE

August 9th

Well, tonight was the last match of the season with the Olympic Outlaws. Playing with this bunch of lads has been great, we’ve had some brilliant times, and some great matches. A really super set of lads, dedicated to the great sport of snooker, and proud to say we’ve come a long way.

September 7th

It will be great to get back on the green baize this Saturday, against my opponent young sixteen year old Josh Ward, who has been signed up to play for our team the Olympic Outlaws. I guided and helped him with the basics of snooker, with him coming from pool, and he’s picked up the game really well. He is a natural potter, plus he has the hungry desire for the sport. At a young age he’s already got the passion, and has had some great matches, so I'm looking forward to playing him on Saturday, best of 11 frames, giving a 39 points start each frame so should be a classy little encounter.

September 10th

Managed the win over Josh Ward by six frames to three in the end. We had some brilliant frames in the

match, and I was really impressed with how much he has come on. Pleased with my form so early in the season.

September 15th

On my bin round today, I looked through a shop window, and there was a lady washing a poodle dog. I looked at the sign, which said “Dog grooming”, so I put my thumb up, she did it back. Feeling confident and cheeky, I walked in the shop and said to the two ladies in there “I'm Maverick Mike, the Withernsea snooker celebrity. I'll let you wash and groom me, it will cost you 25 pounds” I winked at her and said: “Think about that one!” They both looked at each other, then one said: “We’ve thought about it, and it will cost you 35 pounds” then they both cracked up laughing!

Seriously, I would like to thank all those who come out while I’m doing my job and wish me well with my snooker. It’s a real privilege and a pleasure to know that so many people follow me in the paper and are interested in how I get on!

September 17th

Was really looking forward to my snooker match today at the

Tradewell Club against Paul Cartlidge. First to 10 frames, I’ve not seen him in months so I was looking forward to meeting again. Years ago when we met, I was in a snooker match and he was on the next table, watching my game, and he gave me a nice compliment. We became true friends, which I treasure, but on the green baize we become opponents, doing all we can to beat each other. I try hard at my game, making the best of what we have. In the end, I managed the win by ten frames to one, but at times it was tighter than the final score illustrates. He lost two games on the black ball. I also fluked in a black in one frame, but that’s how it goes I guess. That’s the game in a nutshell, some call it being ruthless, but you have to take your chances when they come, whoever the opponent may be. When you look at the early rounds of any snooker championship, that’s what the top players have to play like, no room for sentiment, you play to win.

1. Pre Match Aug 9th 2. Sep 10th with Josh Ward 3. My workplace, the green baize 4. Post-match celebrations

Burstwick country Golf results

Patrington Cricket Club Update

THE FIRST eleven ended the season on a high. A Bob Eldon-Smith unbeaten century and a Danny Collinson five for (including a hat trick) rounded off a fine finish to the 2022 season as Patrington defeated Brandesburton by 132 runs on a wonderful day at Southside as the season ended with Patrington finishing top of the pile, 26 points ahead of Woodhouse Grange registering 19 wins from 22 games.

The Brandesburton victory came after a lacklustre performance saw Patrington taste a league defeat for just a third time in 2022 when they lost by 33 runs on the road to Driffield. Whilst Patrington put in a strong effort with the ball and in the field, they let their hosts off the hook as they moved from 97-7 to close 167 all out thanks to a gritty 73 from T Welch. Billy Ineson (3-40) bowled 12 threatening overs at good pace and deserved more than his 3 wickets as he and Curtis McElwee (2-26) bowled excellent in tandem with the new ball, before Danny Collinson (454) pulled his figures back after some early tap. Whilst the pitch was offering slight variable bounce and assistance to all the bowlers, the Patrington batsmen should have had enough in their ranks to chase down the modest target. In truth no batsmen failed to get established at the crease despite Ian Buss (21), Connor McKinley (29) and Billy Ineson (28) getting starts, the Patrington batsmen had no answer to the troublesome Muhammad Hamza Khan (5-34) who led the way with the ball for the hosts to dismiss Patrington for 134.

But the final game of the season saw normal order restored, batting first Patrington posted a more than useful 257 for 7 from their 50 overs. The innings built around Bob Eldon-Smith’s fine century, his 103 not out consisted of 15 fours and 1 six in his 121 balls stay at the crease. The talented left hander had an excellent summer and made a number of telling contributions in the lower to middle order as he passed the 500-run mark averaging 43.92 in his best season in a fist team shirt to date. He was ably supported throughout his innings by Ben Butler (32), Curtis McElwee (25) and Grant Van Es (30*) as the home side once again posted a formidable looking total. It would be the eighth time out of ten when batting first that this Patrington side scored in excess of 250, three of those times they’d go on to post over 300 as more often than not their strong batting line-up would put their opponents under pressure winning 9 of those 10 games when batting first with an average first innings total of 277. Then once again, the bowlers backed up their batsmen with another strong display, despite the efforts of the leagues leading run scorer Dan Broumpton (52) who hit a quickfire half century before he fell to Grant Van Es (2-43) as Connor McKinley claimed his 13th stumping of the season (the highest throughout the leagues) and his 28th victim of the season finishing second in the league, added to this his 747 runs he finished as the team’s leading run scorer for 2022 in an excellent season for the keeper/batsmen, having found himself at number seven at the start of the season he too provided numerous telling contributions with the bat as he finished the season in the number four slot. With his two wickets, left arm spinner Grant Van Es finished with 47 wickets for the season (second in the division) as he completed another fine season with the ball, taking his wickets at an average of just 14.55. Van Es struck up an excellent partnership with off spinner Danny Collinson, the pair often strangling the visitors in the middle part of an innings and it would be the turn of Collinson to run riot through the Brandesburton lower order as he claimed remarkable figures of 5 wickets for 0 runs including a hat trick from his 1.2 overs. His second five for of the season saw him finish the leagues leading wicket taker with 48 to his name, a good turn around from the now experienced campaigner, who after missing the 2021 season with a fractured ankle he returned to the first eleven to bolster the attack and aid what has been a fantastic summer for the firsts as they dismissed their opponents for 132 to claim another emphatic victory, this time by 125 runs.

This has been a true team effort with a number of players contributing to the cause, 5 batsmen scoring over 400 runs, with all-rounder Curtis McElwee not far behind them hitting 377 runs to go with his 22 wickets with 6 bowlers taking 19+ wickets. With

Jacob Duffill scoring 360 runs and taking an astonishing 25 catches (the highest for any outfielder throughout the divisions). Captain Ashley McKinley hit 670 runs and took 19 wickets, whilst fellow opener and vice-captain Ian Buss added 481 runs and 21 wickets in his 17 appearances. After a spell in the second eleven Ben Butler returned to the side to score the first century of the season as he hit over 400 runs in 17 innings. Whilst Paceman Billy Ineson had his most successful first team season taking 22 wickets, often dismissing the opponents dangerman and getting his side off to an excellent start with the new ball. McKinley’s men will now take a well earnt rest throughout the winter before they begin their preparations for a 2023 season that will see them ply their trade in the Championship East for the first time in the club’s history, just one league below the top league of the YPLN pyramid.

The first eleven would like to say huge thank you to Trinity Jackson who provided us with excellent teas throughout the season and to Jacqui for her countless efforts on a matchday in the tearoom and in the shop. Everybody is truly grateful and appreciative for all your hard work throughout 2022.

By Danny Collinson

A HUGE Thank you to everybody who contributed to an amazing summer of 2022, whether that be our sponsors, spectators, anybody who donated to the club be it a tombola prize, paint, volunteering time, making teas or any other kind gesture that has contributed to the summer. It has all been greatly appreciated. The club and its committee are truly thankful for your continued support.

To round off the summer, the club is holding it’s 2022 presentation evening on Saturday 8th October at The Willows Bar and Kitchen and will be holding a raffle. If any businesses or individuals would like to contribute a prize as we hope to raise vital funds ahead of the winter, please contact a member of the club or get in touch through the clubs facebook page.

NEW SCORER WANTED – The club is on the lookout for an additional scorer. Full training will be given if required, on a matchday the scorer will receive a fee along with food and refreshments. If anybody is interested in taking up the role, please contact our club chairman Jason McKinley (07769 117100) to discuss further. Or contact us through Facebook.

Club ties are now available to purchase, please contact a member of the committee if you would like to purchase one.

Thank you to everybody who took part in this years fantasy cricket competition and congratulations to overall winner Simon Rowbottom, the top 10 teams are shown below with the top 4 all claiming a cash prize:-

No cricket in September for the seconds with the last game away to Kirk Ella been lost to the weather as Jamie McKinley’s side finished a more than respectable 8th place in the Division Two Holderness table having registered 102 points in a great effort during a season when McKinley used no fewer than 32 players. Captain McKinley led the way with the bat finishing as his sides leading run scorer with 526 runs, closely followed by wicket keeper Dan Fincham, who in one innings less finished with 448 runs to go with his 14 dismissals behind the stumps. All rounder Glenn Ratcliffe finished as the third leading run scorer hitting 361 runs along with finishing joint leading wicket taker with 32 to his name, equalled by off spinner Jack Eggett who having only bowled 42 overs the season previous showed his quality with some match winning spells with two five wicket hauls to his name. The experienced Craig Foster who only featuring in 11 games, managed some telling contributions on his way to 202 runs and 22 wickets as the quintet mentioned formed the backbone of the second team’s survival in Division Two after promotion in 2021. The seconds registered 16 half centuries, but unfortunately nobody made it to the magic three figures with Jamie McKinley falling agonisingly short with his 95 away to Driffield. It’s hoped the seconds will build on a season of consolidation and look to push towards the top half of the division when the 2023 season comes.

To keep up to date with the clubs news please visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/patringtoncricket During 2022 the clubs roller has finally given up the ghost after 25 years of good service, so the club are in the process of raising funds/sponsorship to contribute towards the cost of a replacement. Also, with the club now plying its trade in the Championship as of 2023 the club will also be looking to purchase a new sightscreen for the school end of the ground and will be looking to use this as a platform for Businesses to advertise their company/services, with a sponsor board to be attached to the back overlooking the road. The club is also in the process of having signs/banners printed and put up around the ground to offer businesses a chance to advertise throughout the year. Anybody interested in the numerous sponsorship opportunities coming available or for any further information, please contact sponsorpatcc@outlook.com

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

(Photographs by Colin Brammer

1. CENTURION: Bob Eldon-Smith celebrates a fine unbeaten century in the final game against Brandesburton

2. CELEBRATION TIME: The first eleven celebrate securing the Division One East title as they move to the Championship East for the first time in the clubs history

3. GOT HIM: Ian Buss takes a fine catch in short gully as Danny Collinson completes a hat trick against Brandesburton

4. SILENCE: Players and Officials observed a two minute silence after the sad passing of Her Majesty The Queen before the home game with Brandesburton

5. HAT TRICK: The team celebrate Collinson’s hat trick to cap a wonderful close to the season

Frank Windas memorial game

SATURDAY, September 3 saw players from across the years turn back the clock to take to the field for the annual Frank Windas Memorial game at Withernsea AFC. This year’s event was a lot larger than in previous years with an U15’s game in addition to the main memorial game with a bar, BBQ, ice cream van and inflatables for the younger kids to play on. Both games ended 6-3 on the day with “the old boys” coming out on top in the main game and the Withernsea U15’s going on to beat Hornsea Sporting later on in the day.

Franks family wanted to thank everyone who played a part for making the day so special. To each player thank you for putting your boots on and making this happen and to all who donated prizes and vouchers they were all much appreciated. Thank you to Chrissy and girls from The Spread Eagle for the bar and your donation and to everyone who donated money so generously you all made the day so special. Early estimates suggest that around £800 was donated. A great result and that money will be donated to the British Heart Foundation in memory of The Legend Frank Windas.

Withernsea AFC

update

By Sophie McBride

BIGGER AND BETTER FOR SEASON 22/23

It’s been a busy few months for us at Withernsea AFC, with four new teams added to the club alongside our already well established nine junior and three senior teams plus our non-playing U6 academy. We held our annual AGM In July, where Andy Beedham stepped down as our long serving chairman of over 6 years and Howard Gant was voted in unanimously to take the reins. With plenty of experience within the club as Vice Chairman, the club committee and coaches knew there was one man for the job. With Howard stepping up, it was time for someone to step into his shoes as VC, and with previous secretary experience and five years in the club, Sophie McBride was voted in as replacement. Mark Windas was acting interim welfare officer taking over from his wife, Kerry, months previous, and acknowledged his want for someone else to take the role. Andy Neal has now taken that position and has settled in fantastically, making sure all of our coaches and players have what they need. Amy Eades and Matt Hoe were both voted back into their positions as Secretary and Treasurer, respectively. Nath Iley, Will Lawton and Pete Clements joined our committee alongside long standing members Mark Windas, Tom Finn, Phill Moore and Emma Stead.

LANEY’S GIRLS

With the new season came new pasturesour first ever all girls team. This is something as a club have wanted for a long time so when Laney-Mae came forward and expressed her interest in running an U13 girls team it felt like perfect timing. The team are only two weeks in and what a season they are having and we know will go on to have. With their first win coming last weekend against a strong Costello team, Laney is doing a fantastic job of gaining the girls respect and showing them all she knows through her love for football and her extensive playing career. We wish Laney and her team huge success through this season and moving forward at the club.

U9 WOLVES & U10 WHIPPETS

With so many children wanting to join teams this year, we have added a new team to two age groups. We now have Roseann coaching the new U9 Wolves team, and Vicky coaching the U10 Whippets. Both teams have got off to impressive starts this season, with plenty of goals scored between them. Everyone at the club would just like to thank both coaches for stepping up when needed and wish both teams luck for the season!

THE NEW U7S

Our youngest league team, our U7s, have played their first ever two league fixtures over the past fortnight, taking on Sproatley at Hull Road. Shortly followed by attending an early start at YPI to face tough opponents FC Esperanza 1807, who they also came against at a tournament only a few weeks before. The team have had a great pre-season with plenty of tournament and friendly experience gained.

They head into their fixtures with full confidence and have played great as a team, resulting in them putting the ball in the net on plenty of occasions. Coach, Gary Wilkinson, has been with the team from the start, and has put an unbelievable amount of effort in to get the team to where they are now. Good luck to all players.

WIDER ROUND-UP

The men’s teams are under new management now as Tom Finn and Nathan Iley have taken over the team with Daniel Medforth stepping down. Andy Milbank has recently joined in a player/coach role. Phil Greenhill has joined Pat Feeney with the Reserves now with Jordan Suddaby helping both teams. We’d like to thank the outgoing manager and the other lads for their work. The first team may have had a slow start but the reserves only need to win 3 and draw 1 more to match last season’s total in all competitions, hopefully it’s not downhill from here after their unbeaten start. Across the rest of the junior teams there have been plenty of great results so far, lots of goals, lots of wins and most of all lots of fun. Thanks to all involved in the club for their hard work behind the scenes which means that everyone gets to enjoy their football young and old. #UTS

1. The new U9 Wolves team 2. The U7s have played their first league fixtures 3. Laney’s Girls - Withernsea AFCs first ever girls’ team 4. The new U10 Whippets team

Easington are up and running

IN a stop-start September (due to several factors) all four Easington teams eventually got their various campaigns up and running and all four come into October in good spirits.

Although saving their worst performance to date for their toughest task to date (losing 0-4 at home to Humber Premier League (HPL) Division 1 leaders Great Driffield) the first team have made what’s been seen as an encouraging start.

Despite having won just one of their three games so far (the opening day success over Reckitts 2nds having been expunged following the visitors’ resignation from the competition), there has been plenty to admire about the Eastenders’ performances.

Already, what is very much a young squad is beginning to show the benefit of last year’s often difficult experiences. In short, there’s ‘steeliness’ about Craig Smalley’s side of the sort that was lacking at times last term.

This new mettle was fully evident in the narrow defeat at home to high flying Beverley Town Reserves and in the gritty win over Chaos United, earned by Matt Adamson’s early goal.

With three goals in two games to date, Adamson is proving a great addition to a squad that looks much more confident than the one which finished second-bottom of the league last season.

Cup competitions take centrestage for the first part of October. A trip to HPL Division 1 rivals Hessle Sporting Club Reserves in the East Riding FA Senior Country Cup on the opening day is followed a week later by a home tie in the Yorkshire Old Boys Shield against East Riding County League Division 3 side AAK Sports (replacements for original opponents Collegians who have withdrawn from the competition).

Saturday, October 15 sees United travel to Brandesburton in the league, before they complete the month with back-to-back home games, against newly promoted Holme Rovers and fellow newcomers Scarborough Athletic Reserves.

The Reserves began their East Riding County League Division 2 campaign on the back of a preseason that brought defeats in both annual memorial games, against AFC Skirlaugh and Roos. When they began league proceedings on the wrong end of an 8-2 scoreline up at Bridlington Rovers Millau, there were obvious fears of ‘here we go again’.

However, an excellent away win at Gilberdyke Phoenix – on a ground that had hitherto held nothing but painful memories – has given everyone a tremendous lift.

Michael Penny, a pre-season addition from Withernsea, bagged a brace in a 5-2 success with the other goals coming from man of the match Harry Pill, along with youngsters Tom Tukoroa and Alfie Keyworth.

The Stiffs will now look to build on this when they renew acquaintance

with AFC Skirlaugh in the League Junior Cup on 1 October. Skirlaugh actually book-end the reserves’ month, with a trip to Mill House Way in the league scheduled for the 29th. In-between Sam Outing’s team host Haltemprice at Patrington and Bridlington Spa at Low Farm before travelling to play St Mary’s Reserves on October 22.

Although without a win from their opening two games, there’s no shortage of good spirits in the third team ranks. In both games to date –an 8-3 loss at Division 4 side Wareham Forest in the league cup and a 6-2 defeat away at Goole United Academy in their Division 5 opener – the locals have given a decent account of themselves (as acknowledged by their opponents). Indeed, had it not been for the fact that in both games they’ve conceded two goals inside the final ten minutes, the score lines may have had a slightly more representative feel about them.

October brings another meeting with higher league opponents when Division 4 side Costello visit Patrington in the East Riding FA Qualifying Cup. This is followed by successive trips to Bridlington in the league, to Seaside United (8th) and Bridlington Rovers Academy (15th) before Brid outfit Club de Albion come the opposite way on the 22nd. A trip to Holme Rovers Reserves completes the schedule.

By the end of the month, stand-in manager Foxx Blyth will no doubt know a lot more about his youthful squad, but certainly from the keenness on display at training throughout pre-season and following the switch to our winter venue at Withernsea High School, the signs are promising.

Completing the set, the Awd Ezzies got their Hull & District Veterans League Division 5 campaign off in the best possible style when coming from two down to beat local rivals Hedon Rangers B by the odd goal in five. Darren Thompson, Steve Tennyson and Stuart Campbell were on target.

The vets host Malt Shovel Selby at the start of October before heading off to Little Weighton a fortnight later and then playing Gilberdyke Phoenix at home on the 30th.

Away from the action, our thanks also go to all whose efforts helped make the club’s 75th anniversary dinner a huge success. A report of the event can be found elsewhere in this issue.

Our thanks go to all the latest businesses to come on board for the new season – namely Eco Engineering Installations Ltd, ACAS Developments Ltd and Goodwin Fox –their support is very much appreciated. Any other business and/or individual wishing to do likewise should contact us by email at: info@easington-united.co.uk.

For up-to-date news, check out our club website at (www.easingtonunited.co.uk), along with our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@EasingtonUtd).

1. MATT FINISHER: Matt Adamson has proved a real find for the Eastenders this term with three goals in his first two games for the senior squad (picture Burt Graham)

2. IN RESERVE: The Eastenders second string pictured prior to the annual Barney Moverley Memorial pre-season game against Roos (picture Richard Lusmore)

3. BOYS IN BLUE: A youthfullooking third team (with the honourable exception or two of course) pose for the camera ahead of their opening league game away at Goole (picture Foxx Blyth)

By Richard Lusmore

Beardsley has a ball at Eastenders’ celebration!

PETER Beardsley proved a superb guest of honour at Easington United’s 75th birthday celebrations held in the Circle Restaurant at the MKM Stadium on 24 September.

The former Liverpool, Newcastle (among others) and England forward gave an entertaining speech about his life in football, but more than that he also proved the perfect gentleman, chatting to all and sundry and really appearing to enjoy himself.

Along with the club’s anniversary, the event also marked 60 years’ involvement for Eastenders chairman Doug Clubley and his award – of a framed original Eastenders shirt of the type worn back in 1962 – was one of several special presentations as the club honoured some of its own.

Other awards presented by Peter Beardsley went to:

• Geoff Keyworth, club record holder for most league goals in a season having scored 60 times in 20 ER County League Division 5 fixtures in 1975/76. In his absence, grandson Alfie accepted the award on his behalf.

• Craig Foster, the Eastenders’ all-time record goalscorer, with 460 goals in 720 games. ‘Foz’ also shares Geoff Keyworth’s record for 60 goals in a season (his coming in 41 competitive fixtures in 1998/99) and the record for most goals in a game (eight against Burton Pidsea in a South Holderness Cup tie in April 1997). Also unable to attend, the award was accepted on his behalf by his mum Judy

• Andrew ‘Biff’ McNaught, the club’s record appearance holder with 744, a tally that spans 31 years between 1985 and 2016.

• Christine Ward who this year celebrates 25 years as a committee member

• Burt Graham, honoured for service to the club that began in 1965 and currently sees him return to the post of vice chairman, last held in 1971.

Sadly, illness prevented Burt from attending so his son Andy received the award on his behalf.

• Judy Sugden on celebrating a staggering 55 years as club secretary, having been for a long time the only female secretary in the East Riding County League and one of few within the East Riding FA

• Richard Lusmore, presented with a framed 2022/23 first team home shirt for his continued dedicated service to the club.

A veteran of two incident-packed World Cup campaigns with England, Beardsley was well supported on the night by his driver, Graham Sheldon, who stepped in to ‘MC’ proceedings after John Gillan was forced to pull out with a bad back.

Teesside comedian Mick Munro was another late substitute and drew plenty of laughs from a crowd that were also called upon to reflect on moments of sadness too.

This was particularly the case when the club again paid tribute to former player, manager and latterly vice chairman Mike ‘Mickey Bo’ Wilson who passed away in January. When Mike’s widow Hilary stepped up to pay her own heartfelt tribute, not just to her husband but the team that he loved, it was genuinely moving, especially given

the nearby television screen from which a picture of the great man beamed out, looking down on the gathered throng.

After the drawing of an impressive raffle, the event was brought to its conclusion by an auction of sporting memorabilia, kindly organised and overseen by ex-Easington man Mike Nicholson. The proceeds of this, along with the aforementioned raffle and the brisk trade in autographed shirts and limited edition club merchandise, will hopefully have ensured that the night was also a good one for the club coffers too.

The management committee are extremely grateful to Daniel and Stuart Campbell, who along with committee member Sam Outing, overcame a whole host of setbacks to produce a cracking event.

Testament to their work came in the quotes of the guests representing the local football bodies. Humber Premier League secretary Benny Bielstein termed it “fantastic” and cited Easington United as an example of how a club should be run. Meanwhile, Trevor Rose, representing both the East Riding County FA and the East Riding County League described the event as “wonderful” and expressed his confidence that the club will continue to go from strength to strength.

Here’s to the next 75 years!

1. Doug Clubley – 60 years’ involvement with Easington United AFC 2. Judy Sugden – 55 years as club secretary

Christine Ward – 25 years a committee member

Richard Lusmore – over three decades dedicated service to the club

Andrew McNaught – record appearance holder, having played 744 games for the club 6. (A-C) On behalf of... Alfie Keyworth, Judy Sugden and Andy Graham accept awards on behalf of Geoff Keyworth, Craig Foster and Burt Graham 7. Committee members and event organisers are pictured with Peter Beardsley under the watchful eye of the much missed Mickey Bo 8. SIGNED: A Peter Beardsley signed memento from the anniversary

By Richard Lusmore