Withernsea & District Community News - November 2022

Christmas comes early to Withernsea as grant funding extends the town’s festive lights

WITHERNSEA Town Council has secured a £3000 Yorkshire Coast BID grant towards the installation of additional equipment to provide a new Christmas Lighting display in the town’s Valley Gardens. The installation will provide new infrastructure by fitting high level sockets and new figurines to the lamp posts to provide a new Christmas lighting display in the gardens. This will not only complement the ‘Christmas in the Valley’ event planned for December 3 but it will also make it possible

for other lighting displays to be created throughout the year, such as summer illuminations.

Withernsea Town Clerk, Jayne Moxon said: We are working with other partners in Withernsea to develop the events offered in the town. We are very grateful to have this project sponsored by Yorkshire Coast BID, their funding will help us get what we need to move forward with new projects that we have planned for the future in a sustainable way.”

Withernsea Town Council have

said the installation will be ready for the Christmas in the Valley event on December 3 which promises fun for the whole family from 4pm to 8pm. These will then remain in place over the festive period.

While the Town Council are busy working on sourcing the figurines, they have confirmed there will still be a lighting display on central Queen Street too. Withernsea Town Clerk, Jayne Moxon added: “we are working on a scheme to replace them all at some point over the next year or two, all dependant on

funding of course, but there will still be the overhead lights and 40 lit Christmas trees on the high street.”

The positive news for the town comes after last year’s Christmas lights event was cancelled amid a lack of stall holders, marshals and donations. At the time the Town Council promised to plan to help ensure this year’s event would go ahead and improve the lights, with the grant and the event set for December 3 it looks likely this promise to residents will be delivered.

PATRINGTON’S Christmas Lights Switch on will take place on Sunday, November 27 in The Market Place.

Father Christmas will turn the lights on and there will be entertainment from Withernsea Ladies Choir, East Yorkshire Brass Band and a sing along with Kevin Young. Also there will be various charity stalls. The event

runs from 3.30pm to 6.30pm and is being held on the Sunday to coincide with the Christmas fair at St Patrick’s Church.

CHRISTMAS ATMOSPHERE: A busy Patrington Market Place for the lights switch on last year (Photo by A Skow)

PLANS FOR 199 NEW HOMES IN WITHERNSEA GIVEN THE GREEN LIGHT

PLANS have been passed by East Riding Council to build 199 homes on Land West of 26 Hollym Road in Withernsea. During the planning process the number of dwellings applied for by Gleeson Regeneration Ltd has decreased from 201 but includes a mix of two, three and four bedroom properties, including some bungalows. The development will also include 29 affordable homes.

Withernsea Town Council raised an objection to the development on the grounds of access and highway safety concerns, limited amenities and facilities in Withernsea and a compromised health service. They also expressed concerns over overdevelopment, loss of light and overshadowing, light pollution, lack of affordable housing, flood risk and the decrease in value of existing neighbouring properties. There were also 19 objections from members of the local residents and members of the public.

Planning was passed on the 6.7 hectare agricultural land which is allocated for housing in the local area plan. The planning officer noted: “The design and layout of the site is of a good standard of design and that would not result in a severe effect on the operation of the highway or on pedestrian safety. The relationship between the

proposal and adjoining dwellings to north and east is acceptable.” It was also noted there are sufficient surplus primary school and high school places to accommodate the development.

Other local planning application

highlights

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

Planning applications

submitted: 22/10949/HHNOT- Erection of a single storey extension to rear extending 8m beyond the rear wall of the original house, maximum height 3.74m high and 3m to eaves at 27 Hollym Road, Withernsea 22/03416/PLF - Erection of 9 dwellings with associated car parking and associated works following demolition of existing out-buildings (Revised Scheme of 21/00373/PLF) at Land And Buildings North Of Mount Airey

Farm, Chapel Lane, Keyingham 22/03339/PLF – Change of use of redundant agricultural building to business letting offices (Use Class E), installation of windows, doors and 2 roof lights and part demolition of existing building to create a vehicular access at Thorps Farm, Dalton Lane, Halsham 22/03330/PLF- Erection of a detached garage to side, erection of brick wall and iron railings to front and side boundary and installation of electronic gates to front boundary at 248 Queen Street, Withernsea 22/03233/PLF - Construction of new vehicular access at St Michaels, 63 Withernsea Road, Hollym 22/03229/PLF - Change of use from cafe (Use Class E) to additional living accommodation in connection with existing dwelling at Tea Junction, 273 Queen Street, Withernsea 21/03612/PLF - Change of use of land for 12 touring caravan pitches and siting of: a converted double decker bus; 6 timber glamping pods; a converted horsebox; a shepherds hut; and erection of a lodge all for year round holiday use, erection of an associated amenity building, and associated hardstanding and car parking and access alterations (part retrospective) (AMENDED DESCRIPTION AND PLANS) at Hollym Holiday Park, North Leys Road, Hollym

Planning decisions made:

22/02783/PLF - Erection of single storey extension to rear at 27 Hollym Road, WithernseaRefused 22/02748/PLF - Erection of a boundary wall with iron infills to front and side (part retrospective) at Ganymede, 25 Ebor Manor, Keyingham– Refused 22/02695/PLF Erection of single storey extension to rear and porch to front, installation of rooflight to rear, changes to fenestration and application of render to existing dwelling (part retrospective) (revised scheme of 22/00976/PLF) at Avalon, Hodgson Lane, Roos – Approved 22/01290/PLF - Change of use of land from grass paddock to domestic garden in connection with Grenholme at Land East Of Grenholme, Seaside Road, Holmpton – Refused 22/01972/PLF – Relocation of staircase and installation of a stud partition wall, replacement of existing timber doors to front and rear, window at side, and construction of new window to rear in association with the change of use of part of dwelling to form holiday accommodation, replacement of existing gates to front, and rebuild of section of dilapidated wall to front (AMENDED DESCRIPTION) at Wyke House, 36 Greenshaw Lane Patrington – Approved

EDITOR’S COLUMN - I blinked and we went from summer to talking about the

Christmas lights switch on!

I’M NOT sure what has happened but I feel like I have blinked and gone from writing about summer events like the Carnival and here we are with Christmas lights being switched on! It’s positive news for Withernsea that the Town Council have received a grant towards Christmas lights, for all communities they are becoming increasingly expensive - both the running and upkeep, however they contribute much happiness in what are dark and miserable months.

Patrington’s popular Christmas lights switch on event will also take place on Sunday, November 27.

Our events list on page 25 is always a popular cut out for the month and is now one of the biggest we’ve ever had. There were times during Covid when we weren’t running this because of the levels of uncertainty and lack of events and I wondered if we would ever see such a lot of big events again. It was so hard to imagine as we walked deserted streets on our daily exercise. I’m pleased to see they’re back with a bang from coffee mornings to Christmas Fairs.

Full credit to Darren England, Kevin Watson and all the others behind the scenes for their work in the town for the

ex-forces community. It’s been brilliant to see the Armed Forces Breakfast Club grow and it is some of my favourite news this month that this has won an award, really well deserved! Also hard work has come to fruition on the permanent fixture of the silhouette statues in the town and as part of this year’s Remembrance weekend a special service and unveiling of a Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstone. The hard work that has gone into these projects behind the scenes is quite a dedication.

By Kevin Watson

WITHERNSEA Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club (AFVBC) were ‘over the moon’ to find that they had been nominated for an award as part of the Celebration of Volunteering 2022 in Hull, East Yorkshire, North and North East Lincolnshire. The awards are organised by the HEY Smile Foundation. The team of volunteers behind the successful local club were invited to attend the awards ceremony although sadly two couldn’t be there, but were with the group in spirit.

Having been provided with afternoon tea, it was an amazing experience to hear of all the different groups and individuals who do such amazing work, and to do a bit of networking.

Being nominated was brilliant in itself, we were in the ‘Connecting Communities’ category, which was sponsored by Mitsubishi Chemical UK Ltd. We were nominated alongside Chris Pilmoor (Humberside Police), Clare Greaves (Mental Health Mates Beverley) and Jamie Lewis (Pride in Hull,

Fitmums and Friends), all really good volunteers.

Imagine our surprise and elation when the winner was announced ‘the Withernsea AFVBC!’ It was a long but happy walk up onto the stage to be presented with the award, a humbling experience also.

It recognised the hours put in behind the scenes at each Breakfast Club in organising the collection of supplies, applying for funding, sorting out the paperwork and accounts, organising the anniversary trip earlier this year, and ensuring everything is in place to make each Breakfast Club run smoothly for those who attend.

It is good to see so many veterans from all the areas in our communities come together where they feel safe and happy to have a butty, brew and banter, and listening to the buzz.

The full admin team consists of Vicky Bates, Ian Blowes, Darren and Marie England, Darren Johnson, Sam and Bridget Watson.

WITHERNSEA Carnival are holding their free children’s disco at the Meridian Centre on Wednesday, December 21. This year there will be different sessions for different age groups. The session for those age five and under will include a mini disco, arts and crafts, story time and a visit to Santa. The session for those age five to 11 will include a children’s disco, some activities and Santa’s grotto. Finally the session for those aged 11 plus will be more disco and games and Santa will have left to go and tend to his reindeer.

Tickets for the free events will be launched in early December so save the date and watch the Withernsea Carnival Facebook page for further release information nearer the time.

Withernsea Carnival now costs around £7000 to put on which requires year round fundraising. The team are currently collecting tombola prizes to help with this. These can be left at The Gateway Community Care Hub on Queen Street clearly labelled ‘Carnival’. Next year the Carnival committee hope to hold a fun day in June as well as the Carnival starting on August 19, 2023.

Children’s Christmas disco planned

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Withernsea Pier viewing platform development on hold

BACK in May we updated readers that the Withernsea Pier project had been struggling since a hold up with East Riding Council in March 2021 which resulted in a rise in cost of materials that meant more funding was needed. However in May the volunteer group had made a breakthrough thanks to help from a steel company who had agreed to offer a substantial discount on the price of their piling steel to help the WPPA commence work on the viewing platform at Withernsea. Phil Mathison from the WPPA back in May said: “There has been agreement in principle by all concerned parties, including Big Local (The Local Trust), East Coast Communities Fund and EYRC that the scheme can now proceed.” It was hoped work would therefore begin on the project this autumn.

However an update from the Chairman of WPPA, Paul Thornton has recently brought unfortunate news that the start would be postponed again he explained: “ Having successfully purchased the steel piles at a considerable discount in April, we were all set for the contractors to start

work this autumn. However, our favoured piling contractor has been taken over by a multinational. While the two companies are merging, this contractor has put on hold a start on any new work.

“Additionally, the energy crisis that faces us all has had a very serious impact on energy intensive industries such as steel. In the light of these factors, we now have a financial shortfall again. We are seeking another piling contractor, but all contactors currently have a considerable workload.

“Hopefully, the WPPA will overcome these new challenges, but it will take

time, and in the light of these developments, work cannot start on the viewing platform in the near future.”

PLATFORM: Proposed Viewing Platform Stage One of the Pier (illustration © T Larsen)

VIEWING

Local resident creates knitted Remembrance post box toppers

JEAN Carter from Withernsea has knitted an array of Remembrance post box toppers for six of the town’s post boxes. Jean did a similar project at Christmas and for the Queen’s Jubilee to add some joy to the town. These will be taken down and washed and be ready to use again next year.

Withernsea’s Remembrance plans

A REMEMBRANCE Service will be held in Withernsea at St Matthews Church on Hull Road on Remembrance Sunday, November 13. The service will start at 10am and last around half an hour. Following this the Scouts, Royal British Legion, Coastguard and RNLI along with any other group or person who wishes will march behind the Standards to the new war memorial. The march will be accompanied by Mr Craig Lundy playing the bag pipes. A wreath laying ceremony will then take place at 11am at the memorial in the memorial gardens. Members of the public and groups are welcome to take part in the ceremony and wreath laying.

A brief act of remembrance will also take place at the old war memorial in Withernsea’s Italian Gardens on November 11 at 11am.

Additionally this year on Saturday, November 12th at St Nicholas Church in

Withernsea there will be a dedication ceremony and unveiling of C / Sgt Alexander Fraser’s Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstone which is being erected 102 years after his death. The erection of the headstone will take place week commencing November 7 and the commemoration will be held at 10.45am on Saturday November 12 subject to the headstone being fitted in time. At the event Deacon Diane Berry will be conducting a small service and prayers at 10.50am. There will be a little history on C/ Sgt Fraser and the unveiling the headstone at 10.55am. Emma Collinson will be providing the Last Post at 11am and then Reveille after the minutes silence and Darren Johnson will be carrying the Standard. There will also be a small wreath laying ceremony at 11.03am followed by a small service at 11.10am and closing prayers.

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REMEMBRANCE: The post boxes in Withernsea that Jean has created toppers for (Photographs

by

Darren England)

We’ve

Covered sculptures find new permanent home

The sculpture of ten figures known as We’ve Got You Covered was placed annually on the grass bank of Withernsea’s Memorial Gardens. They represent personnel through the years serving in different conflicts, covered by a kneeling soldier to the front and rear of the procession.

The concept in its first form was drawn up by local resident Jim Blake in 2018, to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the signing of the armistice. It consisted of eight wooden figures, representing a ‘Dawn Patrol’, placed in the bank of Memorial Gardens. The effect of these was welcomed by the locals and visitors, and so the idea was born to have them more weather-proof and resistant, to be made from metal.

The design was changed, to include representation of several conflicts, and an appeal launched for public subscription, with the target

soon being reached. A local firm cut the figures out at cost, and the display was first mounted on the grass embankment for Remembrance 2019. This raised much interest from locals and visitors alike, and so became an annual display. Storage was arranged with Holderness Hardware, with the figures being erected each year.

With the advancement of age of the volunteers, and the difficulty in moving the figures and mounting them every year, Withernsea Town Council were approached by Kevin Watson, representing the Sculpture Group, to scope acceptance of the figures as a gift to the town and a suitable location for their display. After a number of meetings, with different ideas and illustrations put forward, it was decided to mount them on the fence to the rear of the new Fishing Compound, which would fit in with a sculpture trail.

The figures have deliberately been placed behind living plants and bushes, so that when viewed from the area of the old War Memorial, they have an ethereal quality of being there, but not there, representing the Fallen of many conflicts, covered at each end by the kneeling soldiers, protecting and guiding them.

Thanks must be given to all those who contributed to their production, to the volunteers who displayed them every year, to Jamie at

Holderness Hardware for their storage, to Rob Iveson for the mounting of the figures, and to Jim Blake for the idea and drive to produce the sculpture.

1. Dawn Patrol in 2018

2. We’ve Got You Covered in 2019

3. New home for ‘We’ve Got You Covered’ in 2022

Withernsea Methodist Church community events for the months ahead

WITHERNSEA Methodist Church are holding a range of events over the coming month.

Every Wednesday from 2.30pm to 3.30pm in the Church there will be ‘Christian Discussion’ and a Church member will be there if guidance is required. Then every Thursday from 11am to 12 noon in the Church there will be a ‘Time for quiet reflection’ and again a Church member will be there.

On Saturday, November 5

between 10am and 1.00pm in the Community Room there will be a Craft Fayre and Table Top Sale. The popular annual event will see lots of stalls including those selling seasonal home-made items suitable for Christmas gifts. Entry is free and bacon butties and refreshments will be available, all stalls have been taken.

Food, Friendship and Fun returns on Thursday, November 24 from 12noon to 2.30pm in the Community

Room with guest speaker Godfrey Holmes on ‘Poetry and Recitation’. This is a free event which includes a lunch of soup and a roll followed by cake and hot and cold drinks. The final Food, Friendship and Fun of the year will take place on Thursday, December 22 from 12noon to 2.30pm in the Community Room and is a Christmas special with seasonal music and again is free.

MP Graham Stuart asks constituents to nominate local businesses for the Countryside Alliance Awards 2023

MEMBER of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, is asking his constituents to nominate local businesses for the Countryside Alliance Awards 2023.

The Countryside Alliance promotes and protects the rural way of life by representing its members in Parliament and across the devolved governments. Since 2006 they have used their Awards, which are also known as the ‘Rural Oscars’ to celebrate thousands of businesses across the country to highlight the benefits they bring to their rural communities. The winners of these awards are nominated by the public and give them the opportunity to recognise businesses who go above and beyond for their community.

Members of the public can nominate local businesses

for awards across five categories: local food and drink, village shops/post offices, butchers, rural enterprises and pubs. The deadline for nominating these businesses is Sunday, November 13.

Speaking about the Awards, Mr Stuart said: “The Countryside Alliance Awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise the important contributions local businesses make to Beverley and Holderness. I encourage everyone to nominate local businesses that go above and beyond to make sure they get the recognition they deserve.”

If you would like to nominate a business in Beverley and Holderness for an award, please follow this link and do so by Sunday, November 13: https://www.countrysidealliance.org/caawards

Local community groups donation to Sight Support

By Michael McGwinn

SIGHT Support Training Officer

Tracy Atkinson recently gave a talk to the Elsternwick Friendship Group and members of the Pop-In Cafe from Burton Pidsea about the functions of Sight Support.

Sight Support are a local charity covering Hull and the East Riding based on Beverley Road in Hull. There is no Government funding for them and they rely entirely on donations, people’s generosity and fundraising. Did you know that millions of people suffer from some form of sight impairment? A lot of sight issues can be helped and either cured or managed by a visit to an optician. Sight Support provide help and information to anyone concerned about their sight or wanting to manage sight issues. There are many simple aids that can remove obstacles, however people are not always aware of what is available. As well as practical help Sight Support offer home visits and day groups for companionship. There are leisure and activities programmes for sight impaired people to enjoy.

The Elsternwick Friendship Group

and the Burton Pidsea Pop-In Cafe co-ordinated by Norah Garton jointly raised funds at their recent meetings to the sum of £325 in aid of Sight Support.

If anyone would like more information for themselves, family members or friends about Sight Support please call them on Hull (01482) 342297 or visit their website: www.sightsupport.org.

DONATION: Gill Hart from Burton Pidsea Pop-In Cafe and Jim Rocket from the Elsternwick Friendship Group presenting a cheque for £325 to Tracy Atkinson from Sight Support

By Kevin Watson

THE BREAKFAST Club has proved to be beneficial in many ways to those whom we serve, and the admin team are pleased that it is a success, which is due not only to those who attend, but also to all of those businesses and individuals who offer their support. Thank you all.

Saturday October 1 42 enjoyed a buttie, brew and banter at another busy morning. The free raffle this week had four prizes. Vicky Bates, of the admin team had put together a large photo frame containing a collage of pictures donated by members of their time in the service. It was really interesting to see and to try to recognise people. Remember, most served in a time before people carried smartphones, so a lot are actual prints taking on film.

We were also presented with a cheque from the Withernsea Lions to purchase a first aid kit to support the trained firstaiders on the admin team.

One of the admin team was absent, being on the 2022 Ride to the Wall (RTTW) at the National Arboretum. Ian Blowes carried a wreath from the Withernsea AFVBC, as well as a number of crosses personalised by members, which he laid at the respective memorials on their behalf. RTTW is a unique motorcycling event, which gives motorcyclists an opportunity to gather at a place of remembrance, to pay their respects to our serving and fallen service men and women, perpetuating their memory and recognising the sacrifices made.

Saturday October 15th 2022 49 attended the breakfast club this week, a great turn out, seeing familiar faces and also returning veterans after a break away. The teas and coffees were produced and handed out with efficiency by the pair on the urn, while the washers-up (just) managed to keep up with a supply of fresh mugs! Biscuits were provided as an aperitif before the arrival of the sandwiches, after which the free raffle

was drawn. Thanks were given to the Withernsea Lions, on the official hand over of the First Aid kit by Lion Ernie Oldfield.

Marie England from the AFVBC said “I would like to say thank you to Withernsea and District Lions for their continued support of Withernsea AFVBC. It means we can help provide a safe environment for all the veterans who visit the Breakfast Club”.

Vicky Bates brought in some potted creations she had made, and the monies raised from those purchased was placed in the kitty for the club, many thanks Vicky.

With the full Admin team present, a group photo was taken with the recent award.

With October being a five-week month, it is a long gap for some till our next meeting on November 5, but we look forward to welcoming everyone back from 10am to 12 noon for more butties, brews, and banter! Pocket calendars are being produced for the 2023 dates of the Breakfast Club and should be available by the meeting on November 19.

Christmas menu launched as tearoom welcomes new customers

THE GARDEN Tearoom at Crossroads Garden Centre in Hollym has launched their Christmas menu ready to start taking bookings from Monday, December 12 up until Christmas.

Ali formally of Sunshine Caf in Withernsea has recently joined the team and is hoping to cook up some of her customer Christmas favourites this festive season.

Join Louis and Ali in the peaceful countryside to enjoy a relaxed Christmas meal with family, friends or colleagues with evenings bookable on request.

The duo and their team will continue to serve customers the normal menu along with the popular homemade pies on a Saturday and Sunday lunches with plentiful indoor and dog friendly outdoor seating.

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.

Menu

Breakfasts

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 £2.60

• Mocha £2.85

• Hot chocolate £2.00

• Pot of tea £2.00

• Herbal tea £2.20

• Extra coffee shot 60p

•Add syrup 50p

•Milkshakes £2

• Orange juice £1

•Cans £1

By John Rodgers

RECENT arrivals at HART, John and Brett, have joined the team of drivers. Both are part-time and are covering some school work, the Withernsea Town Bus, a shopper, and the Driffield Town Service –as well as doing some holiday cover. “They have both fitted into our little team really well, bringing a friendly and caring approach” says HART Manager, Caroline Wegrzyn. “I am really enjoying the varied jobs that I am doing” adds Brett. John agrees, and in particular: “I am enjoying getting to know the passengers on the Withernsea Town Bus, they are a good bunch”.

Whilst the majority of HART's drivers are volunteers, some, including John and Brett, are paid. Having paid staff is necessary to cover the regular school runs, and the longer days on the Dial A Ride and shoppers, and sometimes to cover gaps when not enough volunteers are available. HART operates a range of services across its area, all of which fill a

social need where there are gaps in the commercial public transport network.

Funding sources are varied and come from grants, donations, fares and charges, and volunteer time. Matching income to need can be challenging.

Volunteer drivers are still very much

needed. Prospective volunteers need 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 this doesn't have to be all year round - for instance if you like to spend your winters in the sun!!

Services operate Monday to Friday, and volunteer drivers are well trained and supported. Out-ofpocket expenses are paid for getting to and from HART's Yard in Hornsea.

Full DBS checked with 4+ years experience insured, honest, reliable, caring, compassionate, dignified and confidential care.

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Whilst being a vitally important role for HART's passengers, driving the buses is also a lot of fun. Volunteers thoroughly enjoy their time and feel a great sense of fulfilment in helping people maintain their independence and interests beyond their own four walls. They get to choose which services they prefer but generally drive the MEDiBUS

services and community day trips out. If you want to know more, do contact the HART office on 01964 536684 for a chat.

Meanwhile, HART's regular services in the Withernsea area continue:

• Town Centre Service 70. Runs hourly Monday, Wednesday, & Friday each week. The fare is £1 single, bus pass holders free.

• Service 243 to Beverley. Runs Tuesday each week from Withernsea at 9.30, returning 13.15. Fares vary, bus pass holders free.

• MiBUS service to Hull, for those who would struggle to get there any other way. It is door-to-door, runs Friday each week, and picks up from 9.30. Bus pass holders pay £5 return/£2.50 single and those with a disabled bus pass can take a carer free. The full fare is £10 return/£5 single. Bookings taken up to 4.00 the day before on 03456 445959

• MiBUS shopper service to Asda and Morrisons, runs every Wednesday. Fares and booking details as above.

For any further information, please call HART on 01964 536684.

NEW DRIVERS: John and Brett have joined the team of HART drivers

The cost of things just keeps going up. The food shop doesn’t stretch as far and my bills just keep getting higher. I’ve made cutbacks and, at the moment, I’m just about managing but I’m really worried about how I’ll cope as it starts getting colder. What should I do?

You’re not alone in struggling with rising costs, but it’s important to know there is support available.

If you’re finding it hard to stay on top of bills, make sure you know what money you’ve got coming in and out each month. Citizens Advice has an online budgeting tool that can help with this. It’s also worth finding out if you’re eligible for any benefits or support with your energy and living costs.

Citizens Advice advisors at Shores Centre can complete a benefits calculation for you, whilst also providing advice on how to reduce living costs and information on other ways to increase your income.

The good news is there is help with rising energy bills. From October 1 2022, there’s a limit on gas and electricity prices for most households - this is called the Energy Price Guarantee and will be in place for two years.

From October you’ll also get £400 off your electricity bill. This is called the Energy Bills Support Scheme.

You don’t need to do anything to get the money and you won’t have to pay it back. The money will be paid in six instalments, you’ll get £66 in October and November followed by £67 in December, January, February and March. You should automatically receive

the energy discount if you pay by direct debit, standard credit or payment card.

If you have a prepayment meter that isn’t a smart meter, you’ll get the discount via vouchers or as an automatic credit when you top up at your usual top-up point. Your supplier will let you know how they will issue it. If you have a smart prepayment meter, the credit should be automatically added to your meter.

If you can’t pay your bills, speak to your energy supplier as they have a responsibility to help you come up with a solution.

Remember, if you need personalised support, contact your local Citizens Advice at Shores by booking an appointment. To book, please call 01482 224511.

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Money Matters with Withernsea Credit Union

By Matthew Lloyd

WITH Christmas just around the corner, you might be thinking about the additional spending it will most likely bring. Money Saving Expert (https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/chris tmas-savings/) have identified some tips to help you avoid a debt hangover this festive season, and here are some we think are worth highlighting:

1. Work out what you can afford. Work out your budget to see what you can afford to spend. You can find budget planners online, and paper copies are available from HEY Credit Union – their nearest branch is at the Shores Centre in Withernsea, and is open Mon, Wed and Fri 9 am to 12 noon.

2. Look out for discounts. Compare different outlets to see who is cheapest and to find the best deals –and be sure to only buy from authorised traders.

3. Shop from a list, to help you stick to buying what you’ve decided you need, and to help resist making impulse purchases.

4. Start saving early. Putting £10 away a week will leave you with nearly the typical amount a family spends on Christmas – £528 (per research by Ebay Ads, in 2020). A Christmas Saver account with HEYCU is the ideal place to keep your savings out of temptation’s way – find out more at www.hullandeycu.co.uk.

5. Pay by credit card for purchases of over £100. If a firm you buy from goes out of business, your card company is jointly liable for a purchase of between £100 to £30,000 – remember that this applies only to credit cards, not debit cards, cash or cheque.

Have a very merry Christmas, from all at HEYCU!

£3.50 (750ml) or £40 for a case of 12. The Roos Juice raises funds for the Roos Woodland Group.

Roos Woodland Group was established in 2012 to coordinate and develop a tree planting policy for parishes within the immediate vicinity of Roos, Tedder Hill and Burton Pidsea Wind Farm developments. The Community Orchard, known as Maltas Row, contains many apple trees along with other fruit trees. These apples go into their annual apple picking event with residents also donating their surplus fruit. Sales of the apple juice known as ‘Roos Juice’ contribute towards funding further tree

planting initiatives and maintenance of existing planting.

After picking the apples head to the Side Oven Bakery at Foston on the Wolds for pressing, pasteurising and bottling. Anyone wanting to know more about the Group’s activities or wishing to come along and join in, please contact the group either through the Roos Woodland Group Facebook page or by email woodlandroos@gmail.com

HARVEST: Some of the one tonne of apples that go into producing Roos Juice pictured at last year’s harvest

PUMPKIN COMPETITION WINNER ANNOUNCED

CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of the wheelbarrow full of pumpkins competition in our last edition. Amy Doyle from Patrington is the lucky

winner picked from the entries with the correct answer of 40 varieties! Thank you to The Pumpkin Patch at Bewholme for their fab competition!

Jo’s Sunshine Café launch new Christmas menu and take out rotisserie chickens

JO’S SUNSHINE Café on Pier Road opened its doors on September 30. Owner Jo had previously worked at the Sunshine Caf for over three years before embarking on running her own café at the premises.

It is a family run business with Jo being joined by her daughter, brother, and dad as well as close friends all supporting the team, Serving traditional breakfasts, hot and cold sandwiches, toasties and paninis as well as omelettes, jacket potatoes, main meals, cakes and desserts. They also run a popular OAP special on a Tuesday and

Wednesday from 12 noon to 2pm with two courses for £5.99. The two courses consist of either a homemade soup followed by a main meal or a main meal followed by a dessert. There are also a number of daily specials on the specials board.

One of the new additions to the café are the rotisserie chickens starting at £6.50 to take out.

They have now also launched their Christmas menu (shown opposite) which is being served from Monday, December 5.

Jo looks forward to welcoming customers old and new to her café on Pier Road.

BOTTLES and cases of Roos Juice are now available at Melbourne

Butchers, Roos Village Store and Halsham Waterside. Bottles are

Spooktacular Halloween fun

Street games Fit and fun sessions

Free fitness sessions are being held at Withernsea Leisure centre, aimed at young people aged 14-16. The sessions are on a Wednesday 4-4.45pm started October 12. These sessions are led by participants in the multi-sports activity training that took place earlier this year. For more information or to book a place contact duncan.strachan@ eastriding.gov.uk

Netball for all

Two new netball sessions, coached by England Netball, launched at Withernsea High School on September 26. Free for seven weeks and then at a small charge the sessions are a great way to play netball and have fun. Under 11’s play 5-6pm and 12+ 9including adults are 6-7pm. For more information contact olivia.park@ englandnetball.co.uk

Fitmums & friends

Not just for mums, a fitness walking session run by Fitmums & friends runs on a Friday morning from the Meridian Centre at 9.30am. Free to take part with friendly walk leader, why not get out and active with a supportive and sociable group. For more information see the Fitmums Facebook page or contact 07870 654586.

Scooter and Skateboard loans.

All Wheelz scooter and skateboard loans are still available from The Hut on station road. Free daily hire to help young people access the Skatepark or to try a new activity. Parental consent is required for the initial loan agreement, and safety equipment is available. Opening times vary between term time and school holidays.

Puffins Galore

With the recent announcement from Puffins

galore that the Puffins will be remaining in place until Easter 2023, now is a great time to collect a Puffin Pathway leaflet from the Active Withernsea shop at 170 Queen Street and explore one of the four walking routes while checking out the puffins in the changing seasons.

PACE

Following on from a selection of drop-in sessions during November (Dates TBC) the first PACE workshop will take place on Monday, December 5. With a morning session 10am-1.30pm and an evening session 5-8.30pm at the Meridian Centre. The workshops aim to bring residents, organisations, and groups together to look at current physical activity in Withernsea, how networks can help us work together and allow time for networking. For more information or to sign up contact active.withernsea@eastriding.gov.uk or Call

01964 782299 or Visit 170 Queen Street, HU19 2JY

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…

• Emailingactive.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.

At War -

Army moves in

DURING WW1 and WW2, the army had the need for training camps, and the billeting of personnel at various stages of readiness for the inevitable journey to war. These included troops from the Commonwealth countries, especially Canada, and the USA.

Locating these in the Holderness area is somewhat tricky, mainly due to coastal erosion having taken so much land in the intervening years, but also due to their temporary nature. For the large part, WW1 camps consisted of Bell Tents, which leave little evidence in this area. Others, especially WW2, may have seen hutted camps. A large number of these huts were sold off after the end of a camp being used, and often were reassembled as Village Halls, some lasting well into the 1980’s before being replaced by more permanent

structures. Nissen Huts were also used, and again, after the war these were often sold off, especially to farms where they could be used as storage facilities.

Occasionally evidence can be seen in a field left to pasture, where lines can be seen slightly lower than the surrounding areas. This is caused by the “walkways” between rows of huts, where the raised areas will be approximately fifteen feet wide, and the lower straight lines being six to eight feet wide. These are the only remnants of the boots of the troops who were stationed in the huts.

Speaking to the Walker Sisters at Cliff House Farm in Holmpton back in the 1980’s, they confirmed that their farmhouse was used to house Officers, with the Other ranks being housed in tents in the fields to the east of the farm, and along the

cliffs to the Runnels. Sadly the land to the east of the farm had long gone when I used to deliver the mail, and the farmhouse along with associated outbuildings is no longer there, having been demolished before the cliff edge receded to take away the land on which it once stood.

Other research has shown that there were possibly two army camp sites to the North of Withernsea, before Tunstall, the evidence for this being a number of tunic buttons or cap badges found, but it is unclear if these are from the first World War or the second, there is so little information available on the location of these.

Grainy aerial images appear to show some form of camp to the west of North Road, and to the south of Hull Road, but so far no corroborating evidence has been found.

By Kevin Watson

1946 aerial image of Withernsea

Final opportunity for residents to have their say on the Proposed Submission East Riding Local Plan Update

RESIDENTS are being invited to have their say on proposed plans for development that will shape the future of the East Riding for years to come. Responses are welcomed until 11.59pm on Monday, December 5, 2022. Late comments will not be accepted.

The documents, response form and guidance can be found at www.eastriding.gov.uk/localplanupd ate, where there is also a series of interactive information pages which summarise key issues and will signpost readers to the various consultation documents.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is asking for resident's views and comments on the Proposed Submission East Riding Local Plan Update, which sets out revised planning policies, including housing and employment development targets for the East Riding to 2039.

The Local Plan is a key driver in determining planning applications and development opportunities, including identifying land allocations for specific types of development such as housing and employment in the East Riding.

WHAT IS THE PROPOSED SUBMISSION LOCAL PLAN UPDATE?

The Proposed Submission Local Plan Update is made up of the following documents:

Proposed Submission Strategy Document Update - sets out the updated planning policy for development in the East Riding. This includes the broad amount and location of development, for uses such as housing and employment, to be brought forward over the Plan period to 2039. Additionally, policies relating to different issues such as protecting landscape character, minimising the risk of

flooding and providing affordable housing are also addressed in this document.

Proposed Submission Allocations Document Update - sets out site specific policies for how residential, employment, retail and mixed-use allocations should be developed in order to meet the targets of the strategy document. Allocations include the re-allocation and deallocation of existing adopted Local Plan sites, along with some new sites.

Proposed Submission Policies

Map Update - a series of supporting policy maps show the exact locations where development is proposed, as well as areas that should be protected from development.

A range of background and evidence-based documents supporting the aims of the Local Plan Update will also be published and available for comment in what is known as the Document Library. The library includes weblinks to the information. These documents may help you understand the decisions that have been made when preparing the Local Plan Update.

The key evidence-based documents include:

sustainability appraisal - assesses whether the policies are a sustainable option for the future, habitat regulations assessment –assesses the impact of policies on internationally designated sites, and consultation statement - setting out how the council has previously consulted on the Local Plan Update and how those comments have helped shape the update. More information on these documents can be found at www.eastriding.gov.uk/localplanupdate

The current East Riding Local Plan

was adopted in April 2016. The updated plan proposes that 20,900 dwellings are built in the East Riding and approximately 208 hectares are allocated as employment land in the period up to 2039. The Plan also seeks to retain and enhance the East Riding’s high-quality environment, and ensure good access to a range of infrastructure, services and facilities.

The council are now asking for views on the latest version of the update, titled the Proposed Submission Local Plan Update. At this stage, comments are sought on whether the Plan is legally compliant, sound, and complies with the duty to cooperate. This is the final time the council will ask for views on the Local Plan Update before it is submitted to the Secretary of State for Examination.

HOW CAN RESIDENTS GET INVOLVED?

Hard copies of the main consultation documents will also be available to view at the council’s libraries, customer service centres, multi-service centres and mobile libraries during normal opening hours.

A series of public drop-in events have been arranged to give

members of the public an opportunity to speak to a planning officer about the Local Plan Update.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE CONSULTATION?

An independent planning inspector will consider the responses received. The inspector concludes through a final report whether the Plan is sound and legally compliant, can be made so with changes, or if it is not. Adoption of the Plan is undertaken through a full council process. It is expected that the Examination in Public will take place in 2023.

Councillor Claire Holmes, portfolio holder for planning, infrastructure and housing at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: "The Local Plan is a really important document for shaping communities for the future, and so we really want residents to get involved and have their say. We want to hear what they have to say. Equally, it’s an opportunity for residents to find out information about what’s planned for the future.

“We’ve got a number of drop-in events taking place across the region and I’d encourage residents to come down and see us to hear more about the Local Plan.”

THE PROCESS FOR DISPOSING OF FLARES IS CHANGING

HOW to dispose of flares is changing, enabling HM Coastguard to be "fully focussed on saving lives at sea".

A temporary scheme to get rid of redundant marine pyrotechnics, the service HM Coastguard has been providing at 17 of its stations since 2010, as well as the RNLI at its headquarters in Poole, will come to an end on December, 31.

Instead the new system, supported by both British Marine and the Royal Yachting Association, will provide a website showing links to businesses offering disposal services across the United Kingdom.

The new arrangements, which will continue to build over time, will offer solutions to not only

boatowners, but also provide guidance and advice to businesses.

Yachting and boating clubs, chandlers, marinas and boatyards may see business opportunities in offering their members and customers local solutions.

Claire Hughes, Director of Her Majesty’s Coastguard, the frontline emergency service of the MCA, said she welcomed the innovative approach from the industry. She said: “This is a very important breakthrough and I’m very grateful to British Marine and the Royal Yachting Association together with the wider marine and waste disposal industries for working to find and provide a solution to this ongoing challenge.

“Providing disposal services for these

redundant marine pyrotechnics is really important as they can put public safety and the marine and coastal environment at risk.

“Also, by doing this, the industry is helping and supporting HM Coastguard by making sure we can be fully focussed on saving lives at sea and supporting coastal communities in making our coast and waters a safer place for all.”

Although HM Coastguard will continue to receive old flares from the public until the end of the year, the new arrangements are in operation to provide an overlap and resilience.

For general enquiries please dial 01262 672317 or in an emergency dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Yorkshire Water supports customers in debt

IN AN industry leading initiative, Yorkshire Water will support customers on the government’s Breathing Space scheme, by not only freezing debt action but also covering all charges from the company during the 60-day debt respite period.

Breathing Space was introduced by the government in 2020 and gives people ‘debt respite’ – a 60day period in which they cannot be contacted by any creditors.

Breathing Space gives consumers time to engage with debt support. The scheme has been praised for supporting consumers’ mental health and aiding debt management.

Yorkshire Water will now cover customer charges during the 60days, meaning the customers’ debt will not have increased during the Breathing Space period. This announcement comes as part of a series of measures the water company is taking to help its customers who may be struggling with the current cost of living increase, including a £15m package funded by shareholders.

The move has been supported by the Consumer Council for Water (CCW). Steve Grebby, policy manager for CCW, said: “Dealing with debt can be enormously overwhelming and isolating, which is why we’re delighted to see Yorkshire Water’s shareholders funding this additional support for customers in crisis.

“Giving customers this additional breathing room, while also covering their charges, will provide them not only with much-needed peace of mind while they try and access support but also sends a clear message that their water company is on their side.”

Angie Markham-Nock, customer support manager for Yorkshire Water, said: “We’re really pleased to be able to offer this additional support to our customers that are struggling with debt. We know that debt can have a huge impact on mental health and with the cost of living rising, it’s a really difficult time for a lot of people. Our customers that are granted Breathing Space through the government portal will automatically see their payments covered during that period.

“If customers are worried about paying their bill or want more information on ways to reduce it, visit

https://www.yorkshirewater.com/bi ll-account/help-paying-your-bill/

Picture This photography club update

PICTURE This Withernsea photography club meet at Withernsea Leisure Centre on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7pm to 9pm, old and new members are welcome. Please contact the club by email or Facebook before turning up as we are having planned events away from the Leisure Centre and will not be there for every meeting. You can also contact Chris Hemery for further information on 07704 056004. Members have a monthly competition and the results determine their photographer of the year. The October competition theme was entitled Queen in tribute to our late Queen who's sad passing was announced during our October meeting, entries and results are below:

Council supports Safe Spaces and Ask for ANI initiatives in the East Riding

EAST Riding of Yorkshire Council is supporting the national Safe Spaces and Ask for ANI initiatives for victims of domestic abuse.

Hestia’s UK SAYS NO MORE Safe Spaces campaign provides somewhere for anyone experiencing domestic abuse to safely call a helpline, support service or loved one.

Hestia is one of the largest providers of domestic abuse refuges in London and the Southeast and is the main organisation supporting victims of modern slavery in the capital. It is the home of domestic abuse and sexual violence campaign UK SAYS NO MORE and developed the Bright Sky domestic abuse app in partnership with Vodafone. In 2020, Hestia celebrated 50 years of providing support to those in crisis by providing safehouses, refuge accommodation and support.

Safe Spaces was developed as an initiative of the UK SAYS NO MORE campaign in response to the challenges faced by people experiencing domestic abuse during the COVID-19 lockdown and their inability to access specialist support services. It was first launched in 2020 and is now

available in over 6,000 pharmacies and banks across the UK. Safe Spaces operates alongside the Home Office Ask for ANI scheme, whereby people can ask for ‘ANI’ at pharmacy healthcare counters to access an immediate police response. These include both Living Care Pharmacy in Hornsea and BA Whittle Pharmacy also in Hornsea. Safe Spaces is supported by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery Recovery fund.

How to access a Safe Space

● Walk into any participating safe space in the UK

● Ask a member of staff at the counter to use their safe space

● You will be shown to the Safe Space which will be a private room

● Once inside you can use the safe space in whichever way works for you. They provide a safe and discreet way to reach out to friends and family, contact specialist support services and start your journey to recovery.

Find your nearest Safe Space here: https://uksaysnomore.org/safespaces/ The council has also joined forces with Humber NHS Foundation Trust, City Health

Confidence-boosting careers events help students settle into high school life

By Tim Nuttall

TO HELP prepare them for the five years of secondary school ahead, and the worlds of further education and employment beyond, Withernsea High School’s brandnew Year 7 cohort recently took part in an oracy workshop aimed at helping them to communicate more effectively.

Working with expert trainers from Talk The Talk, an organisation whose aim is to develop communication skills through oracy intervention, students took part in a range of activities designed to enhance self-confidence, resilience and empathy.

Students were encouraged to step out of their comfort zones to deliver structured talks to their peers and engage in interviews with each other as a means of exploring their ability to communicate effectively. These activities created the perfect icebreaker for the school’s youngest learners, helping them to establish and solidify newfound friendships within their first couple of weeks of secondary education.

A fortnight later, Year 7 were

introduced to the school’s comprehensive careers programme through a ‘Business Breakfast’ networking event – an opportunity that allowed them to put their enhanced communication skills to the test.

The event offered a fun and informal introduction to the school’s careers programme which, over the next five years, will deliver a range of opportunities and comprehensive information, advice and guidance aimed at equipping students with the skills and knowledge required to achieve their aspirations.

Around 25 representatives from local business and further education joined students to discuss career routes, post-16 options and share the life experiences that have helped to shape them. Students asked meaningful questions, much to the impressed delight of the guests, and the room was abuzz with conversation throughout.

Both events were organised by the school’s Careers Leader, Viki Foster, who commented: “The oracy workshops provided an opportunity

Care Partnership and Humberside Police to support this year's Domestic Abuse Awareness Month in October. The combined approach is to raise awareness of domestic abuse and the various forms it comes in, with a focus this year in the East Riding on coercive control, domestic abuse in rural communities, diversity and children affected by domestic abuse.

Cllr David Elvidge, portfolio holder for community empowerment and voluntary sector at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “The Safe Spaces and Ask for ANI initiatives are hugely important initiatives which give victims of domestic abuse a safe space to get the support they need. These initiatives were launched during the pandemic but it is fantastic to see them continuing on and seeing so many pharmacies and banks across the East Riding taking part.

"These initiatives, alongside the Domestic Abuse Awareness Month currently happening, are a great way of raising awareness of what is an incredibly important subject and also to make sure victims know support is available to them through many different platforms."

If you need immediate support in an emergency or are concerned for your own or someone else’s immediate safety, please always ring the Police on 999. Alternatively, you can ring the Police for a non-emergency on 101.

The DVAP Website Options Advisor also provides safety information which is available on their website 24 hours a day

for students to start creating relationships which will support them throughout their time at Withernsea High School. New friendships were forged and skills were developed as students came out of their comfort zones to speak in front of their peers.

“Such communications skills are essential for young people to learn and develop, which will not only help them through school but will also be tremendously useful as they move into the workforce of the future.

While decisions about future careers may seem quite a long way off for Year 7, it is important that they take their first steps towards thinking about their futures and learning about the many options that are available to them.

“We were therefore delighted to run the Business Breakfast as a means of introducing Year 7 to our Careers Programme and we are grateful to all the representatives from further education and the local labour market for giving up their time to be with us in support of our students.”

Withernsea’s long-standing inclusion of Year 7 in their careers

activities has put them ahead of the curve nationally. Since September 2013, local authority-maintained schools in England have been under a duty to provide impartial careers guidance to pupils from Years 8 to 13 (ages 12 to 18). On September 1 this year, the Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Act 2022 came into force which extended the duty to all pupils in state-funded secondary education, meaning that schools must now also include independent careers guidance for students in Year 7 (age 11).

ORACY WORKSHOP: One of the oracy trainers from ‘Talk The Talk’, working with a group of students. [Photo Credit: Viki Foster]

Business Breakfast: Susie Boasman from Southgates Accountants was one of the 25 representatives from local business and education who gave up their time to work with students.

Down on the allotment

WE HAVE made another batch of chutney with most of the last red and green tomatoes. There are still a couple of plants with toms on. My friend Kerry came over and we took all of the finished tomato plants out of the greenhouses and chopped them up. Chopping them up helps to compost the tough stems.

The apple trees have had a bumper crop this year, so we have been picking and picking apples over the last couple of weeks to store the best apples. Cooking apples and eaters have now filled three cupboards of various sizes. It is important that wherever you store them is frost and vermin free. Also, to have them not touching each other. Check them every week to see if any have started to go brown or mouldy. Remove any that look like they are going bad.

The best squash are being stored for winter use, lovely as soup or roasted with other veg. I am definitely running out of storage space now.

With the squash stored and the plant stalks on the compost heap the ground on the new plot is now bare.

Colin has been removing stumps and roots, of old and unwanted fruit bushes, the plot is now ready to be covered with compost, from last year's compost heap, and well rotted horse manure. This will be left on the top as a mulch to suppress weeds and then dug in come the spring.

The Romanesco cauliflowers are still producing well and now the autumn cauliflowers are starting to make good sized heads. A friend of ours who used to have an allotment years ago gave me a pack of cauliflower seed and asked me to grow some to see what they were like, as he had to do a write up about them for a seed company. The pack was very small and the picture of the cauli even smaller. I planted some out into seed modules and watered them in. With the summer being so hot and dry I kept them shaded and well

watered, but I think that the heat was just too much for them and they did not grow much. Then the slugs and snails started to eat them at night, so that was the end of that batch. I waited until the weather cooled down and tried again. This time they grew much better and were soon planted out along with a different variety. Now that they are ready, we can see the difference. One is a white variety and our friends’ ones are green. We have taken one to our friend and they have said that it was really nice. So, they will be getting one a week until they are all finished.

I have saved some seeds from the sun gold tomatoes. I squash out the seeds and wash them in a sieve to get the pulp off. Then leave to drain thoroughly, then put them onto grease proof to completely dry out. I then put them into airtight containers.

We were given some large quince to try, so we cooked one, like stewing an apple, till soft, and tried it. It smelled

CHRISTMAS

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

THAT magical time of the year is just around the corner. Retailers are displaying Christmas products, and online stores are ready with festive collections of handmade gifts for all. So why not fill your pet’s stocking with an extra special, unique gift created by a British artisan? Visit my website for a selection of original creations starting from £2.50, with access to a more extensive catalogue of

Christmas goods. The choice covers beautiful gifts for cats, dogs, small animals, wildlife, and horses. For example, doughnut treats for horses and ponies, foraging strips for hedgehogs, a deli-catessen treat box for cats, or a crochet sweater for your ferret. The online retailer is also TV advertised.

Missing pets

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

FRENCH BULLDOG NAMED BEAR – REWARD OFFERED

what3words location Bear was last seen: Handed. Shout. Begins

Bear went missing on Thursday, October 6, at Noodle Hill Nature Reserve, Bransholme Road, by the Holderness Drain at 11.30am. He is a medium-sized fawn and black male French Bulldog, a year old, wearing a light blue collar with an ID tag. Bear is microchipped. He has separation anxieties and will find it difficult alone, but he has excellent recall, and is very friendly and food-oriented.

After being distressed in the Holderness Drain, Bear swam in the opposite direction, and his owners lost sight of him.

Volunteers arrived within 10 minutes, and a search in the drain continued. The fire brigade used a

thermal imagery camera but could not locate Bear. However, on Sunday 9th, a sniffer dog detected Bear’s scent from the water’s edge on the shallow side. This was on the opposite side of the drain, indicating he climbed out and moved on. Because of rain, his trail stopped in the adjacent farmer’s field. If Bear followed the drain, he might have arrived at Castle Hill, a historical landmark in HU8, or the Bransholme Estate.

The field has been searched often. The area is popular with dog walkers, and he hasn’t been seen, so likely Bear is no longer in the place he went missing. He may have been picked up, but

people need to understand he is a missing dog and was never abandoned.

The map shows the area where Bear may have travelled. His owners urge the public, farmers, dog walkers, fishermen and residents from East Hull villages to look out for Bear and contact them if found or take him to the nearest veterinary practice. Please check your CCTV, video doorbell, and car cameras for any footage. Olivia needs the exact time and location Bear was seen. Also, if Bear has fallen into the wrong hands, he may appear on selling sites (eg Gumtree).

so nice, very much like lemon, tangy but sweet too. We were going to try quince jelly but they are so nice we are eating them cooked with apples and pears.

I am trying to store pears but I find that they don’t keep as well, so I

By Jane Sutherland

might dry some to keep for later in the year, I just hope it does not cost an arm and a leg in electricity. Colin always breaks out into a sweat when he sees the smart meter go into the red. I suppose it stops him putting the heating on.

Free micro gardens for Withernsea families to help grow their own

By Chey Clough for Withernsea Growing Together

WITHERNSEA Growing Together requires 10 Withernsea families with an interest in getting started with growing fruit and vegetables.

We are now in the second half of 2022 and it’s been a very eventful year for everyone, we think. The country has had bad news after bad news delivered, with one piece especially affecting the working and non-working masses, the cost of living crisis. We want to offer a solution, or a gateway to a solution.

A lot of properties in Withernsea don’t have a garden, some have concrete yards and the ones that do have gardens are maybe not in a position to maintain their greenery aside from keeping it trim and polite looking. So we’ve developed a project to provide households with a micro garden made from recycled and reclaimed materials. Our micro gardens can grow at least one plate of veggies. It really is not a lot but if we all grew a ‘plate’ each and passed it onto a friend or neighbour, we’d share many meals with each other.

We hope to generate some discussion and inspire the next generation to take control of their soil.

We’ll be sharing more information about this project as we move into 2023.

If you are interested in joining and getting a free micro garden (plus advice and guidance) please email withernseagt@gmail.com

Hull and East Yorkshire stillbirth and neonatal death charity awarded Maximus Foundation grant

MAXIMUS Foundation UK, the notfor-profit arm of Maximus, has awarded a grant of £2,500 to Hull and East Yorkshire Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity (SANDS) to continue its work supporting bereaved parents and families after the loss of a baby.

Hull & East Yorkshire Sands is part of the leading national charity operating throughout the UK, helping to improve the care bereaved parents receive, promoting research and working closely with many different organisations to reduce the number of babies dying.

As a volunteer-led group that work to support the charity’s vision and aims in the local area, the donation will cover the running costs of the Hull & East Yorkshire Group for the next year and fund the local Sands United Football

Team, founded in 2019 by a bereaved brother, to support other men through the love of sport.

The donation forms part of the Foundation’s latest round of dedicated fundraising to help charities nationwide. The grant was awarded in a virtual presentation by a Maximus Foundation trustee and during an in-person meeting by the charity’s nominee, Maximus colleague, Nicki Jakeman. Maximus Foundation UK has awarded grant beneficiaries totalling £500,000 since 2015.

Charis Green, Chair of the Maximus Foundation, said: “Many charities across the UK are finding that donation levels have been negatively affected by rising costs.

So, we’re delighted to help Hull & East Yorkshire Sands to continue the great work they do, improving

bereavement care for anyone affected by the death of a baby and promoting vital research to save more babies’ lives.”

Craig Spivey, Community Lead and Founder of Sands United FC Hull & East Yorkshire, said: “Thank you to Maximus for this donation towards Sands in Hull and East Yorkshire. This donation will support the families in the local area and men in our football team that have experienced baby loss. Using this donation can ensure the costs are covered for activities for the next 12 months, which in turn allows us to focus on other ventures and support our members effectively.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the support and gift from Maximus, recognising the importance of our activity and their willingness to help us continue.”

Senior call operator hails new 999 British Sign Language service as 'vital'

THE NEW video relay service has been hailed by a senior call operator as ‘vital’ after experiencing it first-hand.

Earlier this year, HM Coastguard joined other emergency services in launching the first ever 999 BSL (British Sign Language) video relay service, allowing sign language users the ability to access emergency help like never before.

Sign language users have been able to contact 999 operators through an interpreter since June 17, accessed by a video chat in a dedicated app.

Jordan Grebby, Team Leader at Humber Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, was among the first to receive a call as he praised the additional method to call for help.

“I’ve taken a few calls like this now,” he said: “and you quickly adapt to the slightly different way of doing what we do – you’re speaking through someone else, so I’ve definitely found you need to speak a little slower, and it really helps to hone your ability to be clear and concise, a really important skill in this job anyway.

“I think it’s a vital addition to the 999 service. The calls I have taken, I think we can provide even more support than we

could have before.”

Jordan recalled his first call, on July 11, when he answered a 999 call and found an interpreter on the line.

She was on a video call with a hearing-impaired caller, who was reporting two people on an inflatable being blown out to sea at Bridlington Promenade.

“She told me the call was from a deaf person and that she was interpreting, before then outlining the reason for the call,” Jordan said.

“I was able to get help sent

quickly – with the Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team and RNLI lifeguards responding –and ensure everyone got back to shore safely.

“We’re very grateful for the call, which came in at the right time to make sure we got teams to bring them back before they were blown too far offshore. The lifeguards were able to reach them quickly.

“The call came just before the two were in serious danger, they were being pulled out to sea and if they had got further, they could have been in real trouble.

“So the addition of this service really could save lives –

the caller was concerned and, although I wasn’t able to reassure them directly, I was able to get help to someone quickly while also keeping the caller informed about what was happening.

“It has just easily become a new way that we can get anyone who needs it help."

Team Leader Jordan Grebby found the new video relay service to be a 'vital' new way for BSL users to call 999 for help (Photo credit: Maritime and Coastguard Agency)

Local MP asks residents for their views on fireworks

MP FOR Beverley and Holderness, Mr Graham Stuart, is asking residents for their views on fireworks.

As people across Beverley and Holderness prepare for the upcoming Bonfire Night festivities, Mr Stuart has launched a survey to give residents the chance to have their say about fireworks.

Mr Stuart commented: “While many enjoy fireworks, for others it can be a stressful time. From veterans to animals, plenty of our neighbours find the sound of fireworks disturbing.

“I look forward to hearing residents’ views on fireworks – and I hope that those who attend fireworks displays enjoy them responsibly.”

Mr Stuart can be contacted in writing: Mr Graham Stuart, Member of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA or by phone: 0207 219 6925 or email: graham.stuart.mp@parliament.uk

DONATION: Sands United FC Hull & East Yorkshire football team and Maximus nominee and colleague, Nicki Jakeman (Image courtesy of Sands United FC Hull & East Yorkshire)

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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

FRIDAY 4TH NOVEMBER

Reminiscence & Memory Lane at Withernsea Library 10.30am – 11.30am Library (booking required Phone: 01482 393939).

SATURDAY 5TH NOVEMBER

Bonfire night

Craft Fayre and Table Top Sale 10am and 1.00pm in the Community Room at Withernsea Methodist Church Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club (AFVBC) Meridian Centre, Withernsea from 10am – 12pm

MONDAY 7TH NOVEMBER

Cuppa & Chorus 11.30- 1pm at Withernsea Library (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email:

TUESDAY 8TH NOVEMBER

Family History – Help Desk at Withernsea Library 2pm to 4pm

SKEALS meeting at Easington Community Hall 7pm THURSDAY 10TH NOVEMBER

Patrington WI meeting at the Church Rooms 1.30pm Hollym WI meeting at Hollym Village Hall 1.45pm

FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER

A brief act of remembrance at the old war memorial in Withernsea’s Italian Gardens at 11am.

Alzheimer’s Society drop in at Withernsea Library 10am – 1pm

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

SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER

Dedication ceremony and unveiling of C/Sgt Alexander Fraser’s Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstone at St Nicholas Church in Withernsea at 10.45am

Richard Harries Iconic Tattoo Book Launch –Withernsea Library @ 10:30am

MONDAY 14TH NOVEMBER

Cinema with afternoon tea – Sufragette 2pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre

THURSDAY 17TH NOVEMBER

Craft and Chat at Withernsea Library 10am till 12 noon

FRIDAY 18TH NOVEMBER

Healthy chats at Withernsea Library 12pm – 1pm (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email: SATURDAY 19TH NOVEMBER

St. Nicholas Churches Hollym and Holmpton Christmas Craft Fayre 10am to 2pm in Hollym Village Hall

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

MONDAY 21ST NOVEMBER

Cuppa & Chorus 11.30- 1pm at Withernsea Library (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email:

TUESDAY 22ND NOVEMBER

Stroke Club at Withernsea Meridian Centre 10.30am –12.30pm

WEDNESDAY 23RD NOVEMBER

Valuations at Withernsea Meridian Centre 11am –2pm

THURSDAY 24TH NOVEMBER

Writing Group at Withernsea Library 10:30am till 12 noon

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

Craft and Chat at Withernsea Library 10pm till 12 noon

Valuations at Withernsea Meridian Centre 11am –2pm

FRIDAY 25TH NOVEMBER

Reading group 10.30am – 12pm at Withernsea Library

SATURDAY 26TH NOVEMBER

Withernsea Town Council Street Surgery 12noon –2pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre

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

SUNDAY 27TH NOVEMBER

Holderness Hedgehog Hospital Christmas Fair at Thorngumbald Village Hall 10am – 3pm (See P27)

Patrington Christmas lights switch on in Market Place with entertainment and charity stalls 3.30pm –6.30pm

Table Top Sale at the Shores Centre 10am - 3pm MONDAY 28TH NOVEMBER

Cinema with afternoon tea – Operation Mincemeat, 2pm at Withernsea Meridian Centre TUESDAY 29TH NOVEMBER

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

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)

Lego Club at Withernsea Library 3.30pm – 5pm 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

give them a ‘trigger-phrase’ such as “do you want to go out?” or “do you want to toilet?” And immediately open the door - AND GO OUTSIDE WITH THEM- taking a treat with you hidden in your pocket.

Jacquie Gaunt qualified as a Professional Dog Trainer with the B.I.P.D.T at the Royal Veterinary College in Hertfordshire in 1982 and 1984 and has been involved in many aspects of dog training, breeding and competing. She also wrote professionally for The Dalesman magazine for 18 months.

She holds weekly group dog training sessions at the Holderness K9Klub in Holmpton and offers 1-2-1 Private Consultations. Each month she will offer a few tips for dog owners and will also offer a ‘Problem Section/Page/Column’ for anyone who would like advice.

House Training:

Whether you have a young puppy, a new rescue or an elderly dog, house-training can be a ‘bone’ of contention! By following these easy steps, regardless of the age or breed of your dog you should be able to create a happy, clean home.

Step 1- keep your dog in the room nearest to the door though where he/she can access the outside easily until they’re totally house-trained.

Step 2- whenever your dog shows signs of wanting to toilet,

Step 3- keep repeating the ‘triggerphrase’ and stay with them until

ST. NICHOLAS Churches

Hollym and Holmpton will be holding their annual Christmas Craft Fayre on Saturday, November 19 from 10am to 2pm in Hollym Village Hall opposite the

Crossroads Garden Centre and Coffee Shop, HU19 2QN.

There will be a range of stalls including homemade Christmas crafts and gifts, tombola, raffle, and refreshments.

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.

Christian Discussion at Withernsea Methodist Church 2.30pm to 3.30pm a Church member will be there if guidance is required

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

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

Bounce & Rhyme at Withernsea Library 10am – 11am (not on Nov 10)

Age UK IT helpdesk at Withernsea Library 10-12pm (booking required Phone: 01482 393939. Email: cscwithernsea@eastriding.gov.uk)

‘Time for quiet reflection’ at Withernsea Methodist Church 11am to 12 noon in the Church and a Church member will be there if guidance is required

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

they go to the toilet. You may need to keep a coat/brolly near the door in case it’s raining.

Step 4- when they ‘go to the toilet’ keep repeating the trigger-phrase and give them a treat.

WAITING IN A VERY LONG QUEUE

By Godfrey Holmes

800 pieces to go : Somewhere

Yet 800 pieces stopping my going: Anywhere

One fiendishly difficult Jigsaw Puzzle called <<Caravan Chaos>> : truly, assuredly, The "Where's Wally?" of the Towing FraternityTaking an Eternity....

And in the wings:

A dozen or so far easier Jigsaw Puzzles: All lining up for the solving - & completing _ Were it not for the completely unsolvable << Caravan Chaos>> !

Our Glorious Queen... 1000

Dayton's Garage....500

Candy Corner... 1000

Great Steam Journeys...500

Scarborough Bay...1000

The Seagull Express... 500And hidden away - as if not to have its say?: Arrival at Temple Meads... 636 pieces [ Unusual that? - if it ever arrives?]

LOOKING OUT FOR A BARGAIN?

By Godfrey Holmes

An increase in the Rent?

Get an extra 30 percent!

No presents for two daughters?

Old bread reduced three-quarters! Dropped off by one of your nieces?

Ham's cheaper packed in pieces!

Shoe repairs now extensive? Baked beans not too expensive!

Boyfriend acting imperial? Reach out for own-make cereal! Will's back : he says he's "starving".... My Supper I'll be halving!

"Heat or Eat?": just a very bad dream? Surely a safety-net's coming on stream? Were we born for constant cutting back? Where's a steady income Most families lack?

To TESCO up with the lark.... Then call in the wicked loan-shark.

THE BIG DAY

By Godfrey Holmes

Early in the morning:

Workmen arrive, five All wearing orange Boiler Suits And heavy boots.

In the beginning is the scaffold; Then the heavy canvas to cover the scaffold. Next the hauling in of long planks: These to rest on rough-wooden fulcrums

Forming the basis of bring-and-buy:

Each trader bringing for later, prospective, supply. Not forgetting one solitary workman

Whose job it is to unfurl the banners

Where meticulous planners have specified The closure of certain thoroughfares

For one day only:

These enclosed with crowd barriers

Barring all but pedal-bikers And the undeterred likers

Of Bingo.

For this is to be a Big DayNot a small day.

This a walk-tall day

For Local Radio Presenters, Suited local representorsAnd the curious frequenters Of static caravans.

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 November 23.

1. DAWN OF A GREAT OCCASION: The setting up of the Withernsea FEASTival event in Valley Gardens captured by Godfrey Holmes

2. BLUE DOOR: The Blue Door Café opening on the day of the FEASTival captured by Godfrey Holmes

3. SUN RISE: Sunrise across the North Sea captured by Eric Stonley

4. WAVES: A surfer's paradise captured by Eric Stonley

5. PIER TOWERS: Pier Towers captured by Paul Mackay

WITHERNSEA AUTHOR’S BOOK LAUNCH

RICHARD Harries, local poet, storyteller and performer, is holding his new book launch this month.

The book launch takes place 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.

Richard’s new book is titled Iconic Tattoo and is packed full of his performance favourites and is wide ranging in its subject matter and style. The book sees Richard visit a childhood friend and ponder what humanity has done to our natural world.

AUTHOR: Richard is pictured at the recent Feastival event in Valley Gardens (Photo by Andrew Vardy)

PUZZLES

Clues for this month’s quick crossword

CLUES ACROSS

CLUES DOWN

Condition in which limb becomes grossly enlarged (13)

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 Holderness Hedgehog Hospital – Summer risks

A little bit different this month! I think I can safely say the country’s MPs cause us to despair no matter which party you support! We now have our 3rd Prime Minister in 2 months, and as I wrote these questions, Rishi Sunak had reshuffled the cabinet (again) and taken his first PM Questions.

The word PARLIAMENT has 10 letters, so every answer for this month’s questions starts with one of those letters. No letter is repeated (unless it appears twice in the word).

Questions

1. If you were born on 25th April, what would be your zodiac sign?

2. Where am I? I’m in a south-eastern US State found on the Gulf of Mexico. My largest city is known as the Jazz capital of the world, and the raucous Mardi Gras festival, but that’s not my capital city as Baton Rouge has that honour!

3. What is the title of Elton John’s autobiography, or, the pronoun used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself as the object of a verb or preposition.?

4. Set in 1919 in Birmingham, which gangster family epic centres on a gang who sew razor blades in the tips of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby?

5. In Greek mythology, who was the son of Zeus and Leto, and the twin of Artemis, but also god of prophecy, sunlight, music and healing?

6. Who am I? I was born on April 15, 1959 in Paddington, London into a family of actors. My mother is actress Phyllida Law, my father is best known for creating and narrating the English version of the Magic Roundabout, and my sister is also a well-known actress, who won series 9 of Celebrity MasterChef in 2014.

7. An easy one. What is one of the four compass points or cardinal directions, it is the opposite of south and is perpendicular to east and west?

8. How else is the sandstone monolith in the heart of Australia’s Northern Territory, Uluru, known?

9. Question 9, it’s lyric time. Which 1972 UK number 2 single, begins with the lines She packed my bags last night pre-flight Zero hour nine AM

And I'm gonna be high as a kite by then I miss the earth so much I miss my wife?

10. Which chemical element has the atomic number 26 and the symbol Fe?

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, Nov 7) and at The Constable Arms, Sproatley (2nd Monday of the month, the next one there is on Monday, Nov 14). 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.

By Vicky Pennington, Trustee at Holderness Hedgehog Hospital

LET’S talk about how this time of year is both dangerous and scary for hedgehogs.

Hedgehogs love to make their nests in the most inappropriate places..... like compost heaps, rubbish, wood piles and bonfires!

A bonfire is like a 5 star hotel to a hedgehog. Warm, dry, safe from predators and a great spot for hibernation!

Unfortunately bonfires are one of the worst places a hedgehog can make a nest.

If you are having a bonfire please follow these simples steps:

● don't build your bonfire until you are ready to light it.

● if it is built, move the bonfire before lighting, this allows you to check underneath.

● raise the bonfire off the ground (using bricks etc.) so wildlife can't make a home underneath.

● use a burn bin or barrel.

● leave gaps on one side and light from the opposite side, this allows wildlife to escape.

● don't have a bonfire Hopefully this year there'll be no casualties.

In other news our Christmas fair is on Sunday, November 27. This is from 10am to 3pm at the village hall in Thorngumbald. There will be lots of stalls, gifts, tombola, refreshments, cake stall, bottle game plus a raffle! We'll be there for any questions and queries on all things hedgehog so pop along to say hello.

September 25th

Good match against Gareth Fellows today on the green baize, first to ten frames. Started off at 1-1, then after some really good steady snooker play, I went 8-2 up, finally winning by ten frames to four. Was really pleased with my play, and it was a top match of snooker.

September 26th

Well, another great big exhibition snooker match coming up, a new door open again for a super opportunity to play another top professional snooker player. He is ranked number 5 in the world, The Warrior Kyren Wilson. I will definitely relish this match with a passion on the 29th of October at the Tradewell Snooker Club. Many thanks to Antoni Tuniewicz for this chance! Once again, always respect there for these special events. But as always, Maverick Mike will be ready for this clash against a class player.

September 27th

Another snooker match with the Olympic Outlaws. However, we lost the match by ten frames to four. I gave a 50 points start, and lost by 90 points to 60. It's tough giving that much start away but it is what it is. Kyle and Graham both won their matches well.

September 30th

Had a snooker match today, against the old boss! Gave fifty points start per frame, first to 10 frames. Pulling through from six frames to two, I won comfortably in the end, a great match though, really enjoyed it.

October 3rd

Another snooker match today, first to ten frames, and went into a 4-0 lead early doors. Ended up winning the match 10-0, which I didn’t expect, though I did play some good snooker and was on my game all the way. There was just one black ball game. My opponent just didn’t get any luck at all. I don’t like to see it, but he took it well, a really nice bloke.

October 12th

Looking forward to my snooker match this Saturday, against Matt Sneed. First to 8 frames at the Tradewell club. Matt’s a nice bloke, a good player and always a pleasure to play against. It should be another good match, but also great practice and preparation for me in two weeks time for my exhibition match against Kyren Wilson. I'm very happy with my match play, I’ve played some great snooker, I have ability, and confidence comes along with courage and wanting to do well.

So if I can get my match game right, and my self-belief, I know I can give a great account of myself and give one of the best snooker

players in the world a great game. I’ve had superb support from my family and friends, friends on here, and customers on my bin round, and a lovely lady who encourages me and really wants to see me do well every step of the way. I'm always wired up to do my very best.

October 15th

Match on with Matt Sneed, first to six frames. I was winning 2-1, then went 5-1 up. I made a 27 break straight off, then Matt clawed me back. He got a 22 clearance to take the frame on the black ball. In the next frame though, I won it on the blue, potting it the full length of the table, to finish perfectly on the pink. A good match against a good player.

October 21st

I was on my bin round in Withernsea, and this sweet little old lady came out. She asked “Are you the snooker man?” I said Yes I sure am, I’m Maverick Mike the Withernsea snooker celebrity. What can I do for you ?” She said “You’re just the man I want to see, I've got something for you” I laughed “Well I can't marry you!” She said “That’s okay” and laughed, then continued “I've got a snooker cue, it was my sons, I'd like to offer it to you if you want to have a look first? It's a Ronnie O’Sullivan signed snooker cue” so I said I’d definitely have a look at it.

It's such a pleasure to be well liked by such lovely people that take such a big interest. The encouragement and comments I get is a superb boost to me.

October 22nd

What can I say – had an incredible snooker match against Alex Fellows today. We were both playing good snooker, in a first to six frames match, with the score at 5 frames to three, in favour of Alex! I honestly thought that was it, I would lose the match, but I relied on my confidence, and all the experience I have gained. He was playing really well, and it was a tough challenge, but I dug deep, potting well, and managed the win by 6 frames to 5. I was so pleased to get the victory. In the end it was hard work but I held it together. All credit to Alex, we both played super snooker and I have great respect for him. I know that the next time I play him, he will be a strong opponent, and be looking to beat me.

Commercial Sea Angling Club update -

Dingle Danglers part 2

Here’s the second part of our recent trip to the Emerald Isle

the next couple of days look reasonable before the torrents of water return.

By Nick Marshall

Day

5 from a very damp Dingle peninsula

Safe to say they got the forecast yesterday rain, rain, rain and more rain, with a lovely breeze added in for good measure.

Only the hardy or maybe foolhardy ventured onto the beaches, all other marks where definitely off limits. Not vast amounts of fish to report but some very nice fish were snared. The intrepid trio went on a road trip north in search of monster Flounders unfortunately the numbers weren’t great but the quality was. Dave Hart landing a beauty of 40cm to be followed 15 minutes later with a slighter smaller one of 37cm for yours truly.

After this no more Flounders but Col landed a nice Bass and shortly after I landed one of 49cm in between Dave got a Schoolie of 30cm.

The rock hopping trio had to be content with sand under their feet with the weather being so poor so off to Ballyferriter they went to snare a few worms and then attempted to tempt a few fish in between picking up theirs rods and chasing boxes down the beach.

Unfortunately the extreme fishermen didn’t have a lot to show for their noble efforts. Ricky landing a turbot however Martin did land a nice bass of 50cm so all was not a soggy waste of time.

It has also come to my attention that Daz has taken up a new messy pastime, it appears he likes juggling badly need I say pots of curry sauce and mushy peas, I will leave that one there but the results were not good! Anyway hopefully onto better weather,

Day 6 for our intrepid piscatorial

adventures

This was maybe one to put down to experience.

I’m afraid this report will be shorterwell not many fish catching, takes a few meagre dogs, small wrasse, pollack, mackerel, spider crabs and an oyster were the returns today.

It wasn’t for the want of trying we were scattered all over the peninsula and further there were two common themes no fish and lots of weed everywhere not a good combination.

Oh and I forgot to say yes we had plenty of rain showers throughout the day even though they weren’t forecast.

We’ll see what our little knock up match produces later, it can only get better surely as we head off to Brandon Bay.

Day 7 from Dingelly Dell

We held our second little knock up match, Brandon Bay was the area we decided upon, but where to go to stay clear of the weed was the question.

The advance scouting party went early to suss out the weed situation because on this week’s showing there would have been some following us around. First stop Kilcumin, the water was brown, full of weed. Further down we went, next stop Gowlane, hmm looks ok out with a rod and a couple of casts later hardly any weed ….this will do us all!

The start time was 11 the conditions looked great and it wasn’t raining big bonus! A fish first chuck for yours truly, thought this looks ok (only a dog but a fish). However further along and

not the same results, the weed had appeared from nowhere making fishing difficult in certain pegs. Normally on these beaches that would be it for the day the weed tends not to move. After a little shuffling everyone found a clear spot until the last couple hours when some more weed moved into the left of our area making it virtually unfishable. Anyway back to fishing, in between there was a little run of flounders and turbot and towards the end a fair number of bass mostly schoolies but good to see.

Graham had to go one better as he does and caught a double shot of them in a pennel rig, most unusual.

Back at the vehicles it turned out that the wiley fish whisperer Martin Banks came out on top with a bass of 1.25kg runner up was yours truly with my first cast end of catching dogfish of 0.78kg, Third place was Lee Gregson with a bass of 0.56kg.

Well done all on what was again a difficult day. Most departed some stayed on a little further down hunting the elusive rays to no avail with just another couple of schoolies to show for their efforts.

Another enjoyable day on one of the most picturesque beaches you will find.

Day 8 for the intrepid Commercial danglers

Today is going to be a late start it looks like the winds howling and the rains lashing proper Irish style. It’s due to pass later around lunch so the piscatorial explorers will be in the hunt again.

A lazy start to the day with a few having a few hours extra z’s, the weather was atrocious in the morning but as forecast it did clear by lunch so most ventured out in the search of

the elusive fish. The rock marks were out of the question so the beaches it was and with a fresh westerly breeze most were not too comfortable. Few headed again to various places on Brandon Bay and apart from the wind the biggest hazard seemed to be the hordes of kite surfers around. The conditions were challenging to say the least a lovely surf running but again weed was a pain after several hours battling the elements only one Turbot was reported but it was a decent one for Lee. We opted to move again and try and find quieter waters and tried a spot we had never fished before. Not knowing what to expect there was a little anticipation to see if there was anything and first cast the rods were nodding but with the inevitable weed persevering. The weed seemed to be just in the edge and lo and behold we got a few fish, nothing big but at this stage of the day we were happy with anything, a few flounders and schoolie bass ensued.

The fun bus decided to go to another new sheltered mark also and for one it was a good afternoon for others a frustrating one losing quite a bit of tackle. Pete found a few fish and had a mixture of conger, dab, turbot and mackerel to show for his efforts. Again not a great day but at least some catching something. Last day tomorrow so we will see if we can eek anything decent out, on current showing hopes are not high but you never know with this fishing lark.

The final chapter of the Commercial Irish endurance test

Well I think it’s fair to say the week had taken its toll on the adventurers yesterday

However most ventured out for one last blast against the elements scattered again all over the peninsula from Castlegregory to Brandon to Minard.

Staying away from Dingle for a while proved a wise move as the annual food festival is taking place and the streets were a little manic to say the least.

Again the fishing was fair to crap (but of a theme here) no rays or bass on the strands. Some fish did show to a few with a nice Sea Trout and another 40cm Flounder falling to the charms of Dave. As for the rest it was a few Turbot until a confidence boosting hour in the Pier with whiting, pouting, wrasse and coalfish coming out, all be it small but they were fish!

One exception to the catch rate was again Pete who used his charm to tease out mackerel, flounder, turbot and a personal best dab of 33cm, a cracker anywhere but apparently a specimen for these areas.

We are now all readying for the long slog home now

It’s been a blast Dingle and special thanks to ours hosts at Murphy's Pub and B&B Dingle you have done us proud.

Thanks for reading over and out

1. Starfish on steroids

2. The Famous South Pole Inn, with the bit so famous 3.Lee’s nice Turbot 4. 5 moody skies

6 Picturesque beach

5 games, 5 wins!

By Sophie McBride

WITHERNSEA Buffaloes have proudly and firmly played under the Withernsea AFC banner since October 2013. Originally two teams; Buffaloes Town and United then in early 2021 some Buffaloes town players joined United which included Buffaloes Town’s manager Emma who went into retirement becoming a football mum after eight years of management.

In October 2021 the future of the team became very uncertain. We saw the sad departure of five key players, three to pursue their rugby union careers, one to join his school friends in a different team and one after losing his passion for the game. More worryingly with the departure of one of the players came the emotional departure of the Buffaloes manager Steve.

Determined not to lose this well-established team Emma came out of her very short term retirement and alongside Jon who had been coaching the team with Steve for several years, they together set on to recruit new players, which was easier said than done!

The first few weeks had some nail-biting moments with barely enough players to play the fixtures, some heart sinking losses and some weeks where they had to give the points as they were unable to raise a team.

At this point it’s where the players and parents demonstrated their absolute commitment to the team and faith in Emma and Jon that they would not let the Buffaloes fold.

And the energy that went into recruitment certainly paid off with 5 new players to join the 9 Buffaloes still holding onto every shred of hope that their team would remain.

Then the Buffaloes became 15 and two became three in the coaching team with the return of Steve and his son and the team have never looked back ending last season with an annual presentation which was undoubtedly a celebration with emotion! Awards saw Harry Dovey receiving clubman for stepping up to be the team’s goalie, Reid Stephens for the Respect award, most Improved to Reece Pipes,

The Buffaloes then had a worrying start to the new season with their goalkeeper Harry Dovey fracturing his collar bone just days before their first match. Coming or their rescue this has seen the welcome return of Lewis Wheat, the teams former goalie who saved the day, along with many, many goals to date helping the Buffaloes take their league by storm, with five wins in five games so far this season.

Their first game was a definite warning to their future opponents, with an opening away game win of 10-2 against Barham AFC, with Finley Houghton opening the score sheet at 15 minutes, he was closely followed by Oliver Thompson on minute 17 and it set the tone for the day, with 4 more from Oliver, another from Finley and others coming from Jaiden Kitcher & Cody Thompson.

Onto another away day, the

such a great scoreline the previous week, they went in confident! Coming up against South Cave Bears, it was Logan Finlay scoring the opening goal at 11 minutes that pushed his team to go on get another 5, coming from across the line up, with Jaiden Kitcher, Oliver Thompson, Finley Simpson, Cody Thompson all getting their names on the score sheet, with a final one coming from Logan again, they had won their second fixture, 6-2!

At Hull Road for their first home game of the season, and hopeful that they could keep their team near the top of the table the Buffaloes welcomed Bridlington Cobras in what would be a very eventful and end to end game. It was the visitors that opened with a goal on 10 minutes, but within that very same minute, the Buffaloes returned fire with a goal coming from Oliver Thompson. Even with a strong back line the team couldn’t hold on and went down 3-1, but closed the gap with

the half time whistle. I’m not sure what coaches said to the team but they went out there in the second half and turned the game around, with goals from Logan F, Oliver & Matthew Beedham, and an own goal the game ended at 65 to the Buffaloes. A winning streak for sure!

Back to an early start for the travel to Longcroft school to come up against AFC Tickton Broncos on a wet and miserable autumn morning, the team were ready for it and came away with a very impressive 16-0 win, with goals from all across the line up, including defender Lauren Hooley, Reece Pipes & Harry Powell getting their names on the scoresheet for the first time this season. A game that Withernsea dominated from the first whistle to the last!

Their fifth and latest game of the season, and another home game at Hull Road, welcoming Kilham Juniors for a midday kick off. An uneventful first half with

having most of the action keeping his sheet clean. Going into the second half 1-0 up from a goal headed in by Matthew Beedham, the team needed to do something to keep their winning streak going. Dominating once again, the strong defence of Logan, Lauren, Josh & Harry kept the visitors at bay, but when the ref blew for a free kick, Lewis didn’t stand a chance. 1-1. Not a team to let their heads fall, they instantly replied with a 2 goals in 2 minutes coming from Oliver, followed by 2 from Matthew and another from Oliver, giving them their 5th win, 5-1.

This team are having the season of their lives, Emma, Jon & Steve are all doing a great job, and it just shows that if you commit to something like Emma and Jon committed to keeping this team together, your time will come, and the hard work will pay off, for coaches and players. Long may it continue for the Buffaloes.

Coaches player to Josh Hadfield, Supporters Player to Lauren Hooley and players Player to Finlay Simpson.

Eastenders experience the highs and lows

By Richard Lusmore

ALTHOUGH results proved inconsistent across the month, there’s a general consensus among management, players and supporters that things are finally moving in the right direction for Easington United AFC.

This can be seen in the numbers both wishing to join the club (which has resulted in some excellent attendances at training) and a surge of off-the-field support via various means of sponsorship, which is both welcome and hugely beneficial.

The aim now of course is to ensure that the current ‘feel good factor’ (such as it is) is fully harnessed to the visible improvements on the field. And to that end too, there is plenty of encouragement.

The senior squad may enter November in a lowly league position of ninth in Humber Premier League (HPL) Division 1, following a fourth defeat in six games, but those defeats have all come against teams currently occupying the top four positions.

Indeed, the 0-2 loss at the hands of a hugely impressive looking Scarborough Athletic side on the final Saturday of October was accompanied by what several people thought was the Eastenders’ best display of the season to date.

Manager Craig Smalley certainly felt his team deserved at least a share of the spoils and bearing in mind his current squad depletion – a situation exacerbated the previous week when David Nolan became the latest to join the list with a serious shoulder problem - one can perhaps see why.

October’s other HPL games had seen the locals go down 3-2 at Brandesburton (in a fixture that also saw Smalley and skipper Liam Murrey both red carded after the final whistle) before coming from two goals down to salvage a point at home to Holme Rovers.

Meanwhile, wins at Hessle Sporting Reserves in the East Riding CFA Senior Country Cup and against AAK Sports in the Yorkshire Old Boys Shield have given United a couple of further knockout distractions this month.

On Saturday (5 November) the locals host another HPL Division 1 side, Bridlington Town Rovers, at Low Farm

for a place in the last eight of the Senior Country Cup. They then welcome West Yorkshire side Wortley to the ‘Humber Riviera’ at end the month (29th) in a repeat of last season’s Yorkshire Old Boys Shield quarter-final.

In-between the two cup dates, Easington face away trips to Beverley Town Reserves (12th) and Hessle Sporting Reserves (19th) in the league.

The Reserves completed back-to-back wins for the first time since February 2021 when beating leaders Bridlington Spa and St Mary’s Reserves last month. Unfortunately, the month also saw three defeats, a situation that leaves the Stiffs in sixth place in East Riding County League Division 2 (with three wins and three defeats to their name) and out of the League Junior Cup.

The cup exit came at the hands of AFC Skirlaugh, via the only goal of the game at Low Farm on the opening day of a month that was book-ended by defeats to The Redmen; Skirlaugh triumphing 3-1 against Sam Outing’s side in the league last weekend.

A 0-6 home defeat (at Patrington) at the hands of Haltemprice was the other result in what proved to be a similarly mixed month to that experienced by their senior squad counterparts.

November opens with two toughlooking away games; firstly at third-placed Little Driffield in the league (5th) then – after a blank week – a trip to high-flying York League Division 2 side Wheldrake in the East Riding CFA Junior Country Cup. The locals then close the month out with another away game, against Reckitts Reserves at Hull University (26th).

The Thirds also tasted victory twice in October, winning comfortably away at bottom club Seaside United and at home to Club De Albion in a much more competitive affair. Unfortunately defeats away at Bridlington Rovers Academy and Holme Rovers Reserves have left the locals in ninth place in Division 5, coming into November.

These results followed on the team’s early exit from the East Riding CFA Qualifying Cup at the hands of Division 4 side Costello.

This month opens with a Guy Fawkes Day derby at Patrington against Withernsea Reserves. Then, following a blank date the following Saturday, the

locals face back-toback away games at AFC Tickton (19th) and AFC Cottingham Reserves (26th).

The Awd Ezzies have endured a disappointing time of things since the last update, thanks to defeats at the hands of Malt Shovel Selby (2-9) and Gilberdyke Phoenix (0-2). They will hope for better fortunes when making three away trips in November. They play Little Weighton (6th) and Molescroft Rangers B (13th) on successive Sundays before closing the month with a game at leaders Northern Wanderers (27th).

Milestone-wise, while the number of young debutants this season continues to grow – with the Fincham brothers Dan and Billy becoming the latest at first team level – we should give a nod to a couple of lads at the other end of the age/experience scale.

Last weekend saw Craig Foster extend his club goal scoring record to 462 in 724 appearances for the Eastenders, when netting the Stiffs’ consolation at Skirlaugh. Meanwhile, Andy Graham enters November needing just two more appearances to join Foster and a select few others in the ‘700 Club’. Such feats are testament to the loyalty the club inspires in players and will hopefully act as a spur for those starting out at the other end.

Away from the action, our thanks go to all the latest businesses to come on board, either via pitch-side advertising or match sponsorship. Since our last update, the list now includes Withernsea Carpets, Patrington Garage and Vowles Hardware.

Also since the last piece, both the Reserves team and the Vets have taken delivery of their new home strips for the 2022/23 campaign, for which our thanks go to The Window Doctor, JT Accountancy, Ashford Cladding and ESL Fabrication Engineers for their kind support.

Any other business and/or individual wishing to do likewise should contact us by email at: info@easingtonunited.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. LATEST LOSS: Scarborough Athletic Reserves’ Ben Etherington shoots towards the Easington goal during last week’s HPL Division 1 game at Low Farm (pic Burt Graham)

GONE GREEN: The Reserves pictured in their new home strip prior to the game against AFC Skirlaugh at the start of October (pic Rich Lusmore)

MILESTONE MAKER: Craig Foster extended his club scoring record when netting his 462nd Easington goal last weekend (pic Burt Graham)

CROCKED: David Nolan is the latest first team player to be sidelined by injury (pic Burt Graham)

THE MARK: The Thirds picked up their first wins of the season in October, including this one at Seaside United (pic Seaside United AFC)

FOR AWD EZZIES: The Vets team in their new home strip, prior to the game against Malt Shovel Selby (pic Burt Graham)