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Butterfly revealed as inaugural piece of new coastal sculpture collection Yorkshire Coast BID unveiled the first sculpture of its Coastal Sculpture Collection on Thursday, August 26. The stunning 2.5m green hairstreak butterfly was revealed at Spurn Point. The sculpture is the first piece commissioned by Yorkshire Coast BID to be officially revealed. Five more pieces are planned for coastal locations including Flamborough, Hornsea, Whitby and Scarborough. Designed by Yorkshire artist, Emma Stothard, the striking sculpture is modelled on the Green Hairstreak butterflies that make their home at Spurn Point. The piece is designed to highlight the conservation work being undertaken by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to preserve the butterfly’s natural habitat. Emma has seen her work grace the gardens of stately homes, galleries, private homes and even Highgrove House. As an artist she takes inspiration from the coast, its diverse wildlife and the things that make it a fantastic place to live and visit. When closed, the wings of a green hairstreak butterfly are a striking and distinctive bright emerald green colour. To emulate this, the artist has used a copper wire, which, over time, will weather as the salty sea air at Spurn Point accelerates the oxidation on the surface of the copper wire creating a beautiful Verdigris. It’s been a labour of love for Emma, taking weeks to design and create the piece. The finished sculpture stands at around three metres high by two and a half metres long and weighs a whopping 300kilos. The body of the sculpture has been

woven with approximately 150kg of bronze drawn wire and the wings are woven in an extra 100-150kg of drawn copper wire. Differing gauges of wire have been used for contrast and detail to achieve the overall look. Artist and Sculptor, Emma Stothard commented: “I’m so excited to be creating a new collection of inspirational sculptures as landmarks along the Yorkshire coastline. I hope the art will attract people to the area and inspire them to fully appreciate the beauty along the Yorkshire Coast - the sea and the wildlife. Sculpture is growing in popularity in the UK and internationally, with people keen to visit, see and share new landmark sites. Hopefully the ‘Spurn Butterfly’ will enrich visitors experiences to our unique Yorkshire coastline. “I was brought up in Kilnsea in East Yorkshire, and as a child I used to play down at Spurn point, so I was surrounded by the fauna and flora and that was inspiration for this piece. I looked into all the wildlife at Spurn and my research found the green hairstreak butterfly. The butterfly was so striking and colourful I knew it was an opportunity to create something really special, in wire.” An isolated population of green hairstreak butterflies have been at Spurn Point for over 20 years and significant work is being done by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to ensure they protect its habitat for generations to come. There are about 100-200 of these butterflies at Spurn and they usually appear around April and May. Andy Mason, Spurn Heritage Officer at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, commented: “The green hairstreak is part and parcel of

Spurn, and the population does fluctuate year on year, so it’s really important that we continue to look after their habitat and educate people to protect the coast. It’s fantastic to see the sculpture being installed and for it to signify the wonderful wildlife we have at Spurn - it is absolutely brilliant. “Emma has done a great job in capturing this fascinating creature and we’re really excited to see it turn from its copper colour into a beautiful shade of green as nature takes hold of the sculpture.” The project has been funded by Yorkshire Coast BID with the goal to protect and promote the Yorkshire Coast. CEO of Yorkshire Coast BID, Kerry Carruthers commented on the sculpture: “To see the ‘Spurn Butterfly’ in place and follow Emma’s creative journey to create something so special, as part of the Coastal Sculpture Collection, has been truly remarkable. The beauty of the piece and the way in which Emma has created it to be ever evolving with the landscape and sea air, will provide people with even more reasons to revisit, capture and share their experiences. “It’s been excellent working in partnership with Emma and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to bring this to fruition and we are looking forward to the next pieces being created. We hope that it can bring people who visit this area much enjoyment and also ensure our valued

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visitors take the time to stop and learn about Yorkshire’s unique wildlife.” David Craven, East Regional Manager for Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, said: “We are delighted to be the starting point for this trail and for the green hairstreak to have a home at Spurn. One of the Trust's priorities at this nationally important nature reserve is to develop a mosaic of habitats, including the types of scrub and grassland in which wildlife, like these butterflies, can flourish. We are working with partners to improve and expand space for nature across Yorkshire, creating a wide range of habitats for wildlife to survive and thrive. We hope visitors to Spurn will be inspired by this sculpture to explore more of the coastline and inland, and discover what fantastic wildlife Yorkshire has to offer”. To find out more about the Yorkshire Coast BID, you can visit: https://www.yorkshirecoastbid.co.uk/

STUNNING: The butterfly sculpture in front of the iconic Spurn lighthouse (Photograph by Emma Stothard Sculpture)

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BUBBLY PATRINGTON BUSINESS OPENS AFTER OWNER HAS A CHANGE OF CAREER DUE TO THE PANDEMIC PATRINGTON resident Elaine Grimes had a rollercoaster of a year in 2020 after losing her dream job due to the pandemic. Elaine quickly turned what initially felt like a disaster into an opportunity to run her own business. Using her skills gained in computer aided design (CAD) she bought a 3D printer to make moulds. These can be designed for businesses and individuals making bath bombs. After opening a webstore and working on her business to business sales she decided the next step was to locate a retail outlet in her home village of Patrington. The store is now open with the official opening taking place on Saturday, August 28. Selling a range of artisan bath bombs, soaps, solid bath bubble and shampoo bars, shower bombs as well as make your own kits. They are also planning a range of craft nights and will be available for party bookings. Elaine hopes the business will be a welcome addition to the Market square.

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Withernsea outdoor market plans in early stages SOUTH East Holderness Ward Councillor Claire Holmes on the lead up to her election had hopes to revive an outdoor Market in Withernsea. The idea is now starting to be discussed with a presentation to Withernsea Town Council taking place at their next meeting. Cllr Holmes added: “East Riding Council are on board and I hope it is something that will bare fruit in the future although it is very much in its infancy at the moment. We have had interest from stall holders and it is part of many regeneration ideas for the town.”

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Local planning application highlights Planning applications submitted: 21/02633/PLF - Change of use of part of the ground floor to create a self-contained holiday accommodation unit, and change of use of land for siting of two cabins for use as holiday accommodation (part-retrospective application) at 175 South Promenade, Withernsea 21/02434/PLF - Erection of a two-storey extension to rear and associated works, replacement of windows and doors and extension of front canopy porch roof at Coach House, 5 Church View, Patrington 21/02302/PLF - Erection of a single storey building for use as a nursery, with associated works including the erection of three outbuildings (retrospective application) at New School House Nursery, School Lane, Holmpton

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THE SOUTH East Holderness Ward Councillors have been enjoying the free exercise classes in Withernsea organised by Active Withernsea. Commenting after their free workout session they said: “Wow what a great session it was. The session was led by a qualified instructor from the East Riding Leisure Centre. The sessions are free and welcome all, regardless of fitness levels. Why not begin your fitness journey and have some fun?”

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21/02189/PLF - Erection of a two storey extension to rear following part demolition of existing at 6 Beck Lane, Keyingham – Approved 21/02021/PLF - Erection of a two storey extension to rear following removal of balcony and alterations to roof and walls at entrance of kitchen/dining area following removal of existing garden room at Stone Creek House, Stone Creek Road, Sunk Island- Approved 21/01743/PLF - Erection of porch canopy to front following removal of existing enclosed porch at Outlands, South End, Roos – Approved 21/00852/PLF - Change of use of land for siting of one static caravan/lodge for holiday use only with associated access and vehicle parking at Land North Of Jarina, Marsh Lane, Keyingham – Refused 21/00290/PLF - Erection of a detached garage at Kirklea, Sunk Island Road, Ottringham– Approved 20/03648/PLF - Continued use of land and buildings for vehicle recovery, service and repair business (retrospective application) at Bus Depot, Back Street, Easington – Approved

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VJ Day service in Withernsea A SERVICE took place at the Withernsea War Memorial on Sunday, August 15 at 11am to remember the fallen, and to commemorate the end of the war against Japan. The newly installed flag posts either side of the memorial were lowered to half-mast for the ceremony, and then raised again after. The service was led by Kevin Watson, standing in for Mr Darren England, and a number of people attended. The Last Post was played by Mr Carl Walling as the standards were lowered, then the two minute’s silence observed, followed by the Reveille. After the Exhortation was read, the laying of wreaths took place, led by the Mayor of Withernsea, Felicity Walmsley. Following the Kohima the names of those who died in combat, or as a Prisoner of War were read out, with commemorative stones being laid amongst the wreaths by the local representatives of the Withernsea Scouts, Beavers and Cubs. Thanks were given for those who attended, and following the dismissal of the parade, light refreshments were laid on at the Meridian Centre for those who wished to partake.

1. SERVICE: The Withernsea service to remember the fallen and commemorate the end of the war against Japan

Police update town council on spike in crime rates in July AT WITHERNSEA Town Council meeting on August 9, PC Stothard provided a police report for the month of July where the town experienced a “spike in incidents”. These included several break-ins, including St Matthew’s Church and at the allotments. Also some broken windows occurring over a two day period. The number of anti-social behaviour incidents also increased mainly at the arcades and included youths throwing coins at buses and motorbikes on the old railway line. Following a query from Councillor Brian Cloke regarding motorbikes at the Thursday Bike Nights, PC Stothard commented that he has visited the Bike Nights and found his interaction to be positive.

2. WREATHS: Wreaths were laid at the war memorial 3. REMEMBERED: Commemorative stones were laid amongst the wreaths by the representatives of the Withernsea Scouts, Beavers and Cubs.

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WITHERNSEA BICYCLE LIBRARY AND CAFÉ NOW OPEN By Chair of Trustees for SHoRes, Lyn Healing THE NEW Withernsea bicycle library was launched on Friday, July 30. It is located in Valley Gardens at the ‘Blue Door’ which was previously the pop in. The scheme is part of a world first multi national partner project. Residents can hire a brand new bicycle for free and they will be offered support with maintenance and given advice on safe cycling. All bikes will be fitted with a tracking system which will gather data on road conditions, cycle use and include popular routes, speed, braking and collisions. This data will be used by East Riding Council to inform cycle

infrastructure planning. OPENING: The opening of the The project is called (BITS) 'Bicycles new bicycle library (Photograph and Intelligent Transport Systems' and by South East Holderness Ward has been co-funded by North Sea Councillor Claire Holmes who Region Programme of the European Union. attended the opening) As Chair to the Trustees of SHoRes I am so proud of our band of helpers that have helped to get this project up and running in such a short time, what a team they are. The bicycle library will be managed by the SHoRes team and we are extremely excited from to be a part of this project. We are hoping that the Blue Door pop in will *All Genuine Quotes Will Be Beaten become a community hub for residents. For those that may not be quite ready to take up the offer of a free bike, come in to our new fully refurbished cafe and grab a cuppa and some light refreshment, you will always be made welcome. Anyone wishing to find out more about the bike library or to hire a bike please call SHoRes on 01964 615190 or email bluedoor@ shores.org.uk

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Winners of the 2021 Withernsea Scarecrow Trail THE ANNUAL 1 Withernsea Scarecrow Trail took place from Friday, August 6 to Monday, August 9 with 66 scarecrows entered. Organised by Withernsea residents Gary Towell and Kelly Hopewell along with their children the four day event was the third they have organised. Kelly said: “Withernsea Scarecrow Trail 2021 saw 66 scarecrows registered and two extra ones this year. Once again, this was a great turn out. There are a lot of talented people in Withernsea!” People could purchase the trail map from outlets in the town and then hand them back in with their votes. Kelly added: “There was only one vote between each of the top six and I am very glad we didn't have to vote as they were all very good!” The winner of the trail was Liz Blyth with her Toy Story scarecrows which even saw Buzz

Lightyear ‘in flight’ from the ceiling where it was located on Beaconsfield. Second place went to The Princess and the frog on Southcliff. Third place was awarded to Jill Harrison on Hull Road with her scarecrow gonk duo Dinkles and Flimp. “I would just like to say a big

thank you to Dawn’s Dancewear and Boutique, The Bazaar, Jolly cupcakes and cakes, Castle Cafe and Brown's sweet shop once again for selling the maps for us.” Commended Kelly. She added: “A huge thank-you to everyone who made a scarecrow or bought a map. Without you all, there would

be no scarecrow trail. In my eyes you are all winners!” Kelly is now asking everyone to get thinking about next year’s trail. In the meantime the family are busy planning the annual Withernsea Pumpkin Trail for Halloween and the Withernsea Wonderland 2021 Trail at Christmas.

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WITHERNSEA CARNIVAL GETS UNDERWAY 1

ALTHOUGH scaled down this year Withernsea Carnival started on August 21 running until August 29. The Carnival organisers have kept the event smaller this year to try and keep most events outside and safer following the pandemic. However old favourites have returned along with the popular crowning of the Carnival Royals. As this paper is being delivered some events are still taking place (see our events page on page 26.

1. CROWNING: The Carnival Royals (Princess Jessica Dayman, Prince Elliott Tate, Attendants Crystal and Annabelle Hayton, Molly Pateman-Carr and Charlie Tate) with Deputy Mayor Councillor Jacqui Blackburn

2. ROYALS: The Carnival flag carried by Amelia Soffe, NHS flag carried by Theo Harrington, Union Flag carried by Isabelle Westoby, Scouts flag (green) carried by Thomas Cuthbert, Cubs flag (yellow) carried by Lenny Westoby, Beavers flag (blue) carried by William Cuthbert along with the Carnival Royals in Valley Gardens 3. TWIRLERS: The Withernsea Twirlers who performed in Valley Gardens on Saturday, August 21 4. MAGIC: Mr Bubbles entertained spectators on Sunday 22, pictured with (L to R): Jasmine Allinson, Ivy Playfoot, Poppy and Millie Woodruff

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Two men sentenced following discovery of cannabis factory ON THURSDAY, August 5, two men 1 were sentenced to a combined total of three years and 11 months in jail following the discovery of a cannabis factory on Queen Street, Withernsea, on Monday, January 4. Ergis Sina (25) of Seven Sisters Road, London, was sentenced to 25 months behind bars and Elion Kulla (26) of Dale Street, Bradford, received a 22-month prison sentence following their appearance at Hull Crown Court. The court heard how the duo gained access to a derelict commercial building and converted the premise into a sophisticated cannabis factory. Sina and Kulla had used cutting-edge equipment commonly used to assist in the cultivation of cannabis plants. As a result, cannabis was discovered throughout the ten rooms within the building. Detective Sergeant Carl Sweeting said: “I’m really pleased with the results of this case which has seen two men put rightfully behind bars. We have also been able to remove an estimated £320,000 worth of drugs from our streets. “The community impact this type of offending has is the reason we will continue to do everything we can to disrupt these criminal networks, removing them and the drugs they supply and distribute from our streets. “I would like to thank members of the public who have provided us with information and would appeal for anyone who believes they have any information that may be able to assist with our action against drugs to contact us on 101. “Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you don’t feel comfortable speaking to police and would prefer to stay anonymous.”

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School’s IN for Summer! Students make up for missed opportunities at Summer School By Tim Nuttall IN RESPONSE to the effects of the Covid pandemic, and as part of the measures put in place through continuing government-funded catchup initiatives, Withernsea High School recently held a week-long Summer School that offered a range of fun activities for some of its youngest students. The week’s programme offered the school’s current Year 7 cohort, as well as those who will be joining in September as the new Year 7, an opportunity to experience some of the many things that they have missed out on due to the pandemic. These included sporting, creative, practical and therapeutic activities that encouraged students to work together and interact in ways that were not possible during periods of national restrictions. Among the many sporting activities on offer were an introduction to Karate, a WHS World Cup football tournament and a mini Olympics. Elsewhere, participants got to demonstrate their practical skills by taking part in their own ‘Summer on a Plate / Bake-Off’ activity where they made their very own afternoon tea and hand-painted plates to serve it on. Creative opportunities included an ‘Orchestra in a Day’ music workshop and a ‘School of Rock’ showcase where participants were introduced to

the music, drama and dance behind the popular musical – a production of which will be staged at the school in July 2022. Other sessions throughout the week included a creative writing workshop, a maths challenge activity and an opportunity for budding engineers to get to grips with making and operating their own Morse Code device. However, one of the main highlights of the week was the ever-popular ‘Science Bonanza’. This offered students an opportunity to explore science through hands-on activities and explosive demonstrations. Coordinating the week was Assistant Headteacher Richard Mabbott who commented: “The

Summer School was a great success and a fantastic way to compensate for some of the missed opportunities lost due to Covid. “As a school, we felt it was essential to offer our young people the opportunity to access their full potential in a range of practical and creative subjects that have been subject to some of the tightest restrictions over the past year and a half.” Commenting on the impact of the week on those involved, Mr Mabbott continued: “It has been particularly pleasing to offer this opportunity to current Year 6 students, who missed out on much of our regular in-person transition events due to the extension

of restrictions at the end of last term. “Offering them an opportunity to visit the school, meet staff and interact with their peers and current pupils ahead of September has been hugely important and we have seen friendships develop and confidence grow in a relatively short space of time as a result of this. “I am grateful to the many staff who have given up their time to come in and lead the activities which have contributed to giving our new intake a brilliant idea of what Withernsea High School is about.” The success of the Summer School has laid the foundation for a range of legacy events in the new academic year, including a continuation of some

of the activities as extra-curricular clubs. Perhaps, more importantly, the legacy of friendship formed by students in different years will help bridge the gap in transition for Year 6 and inspire greater connectivity within the school community. 1. SCIENCE BONANZA: WHS staff members Viki Foster and Daisy Turner wowed the crowds in the Science Bonanza with a series of explosive demonstrations. 2 & 3: NEW STUDENTS: Year 6 students, about to join the school as the new Year 7, get to grips with making their own slime at the Science Bonanza.

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Election results for Withernsea Town Council FOLLOWING an uncontested election in July Councillor Alex Camplin and Councillor David Edwards become the new North Ward councillors. A poll for the election of town councillors for the South Ward was held on Thursday, July 29 as the August edition of the Community News was going to print. Councillor Brian Cloke was elected with 104 votes and Councillor Lyn Healing was also elected with 92 votes. 160 ballot papers were returned from an electorate of 2372 which is a 6.7% turnout.

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Would you like to be part of an exciting film project on the Yorkshire Coast? ANIMATED Objects Theatre Company will be running filming and casting sessions for volunteers along the coast in the coming months as part of ‘The Odyssey - An Epic Adventure on the Yorkshire Coast’. The completed films will tell Homer’s ancient story of the Trojan Wars reinvented to be set in the future, with our stunning coastline as the dramatic backdrop. We’re looking for people of all ages, and no previous experience is required - just the enthusiasm to be part of something involving the wider community. If you’d like to be involved, filming sessions will taking place at the following venues: • Withernsea, Meridian Centre – Wednesday, September 15 • Bridlington Spa – Thursday, September 16 • Hornsea Floral hall – Friday, September 17

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Money Matters with Withernsea Credit Union WHEN you’re bringing up a family your money needs to stretch to cover all sorts of things – clothing, leisure activities and school items to name a few. It is never a bad time to take stock and draw up a budget to help you work out where your money is going and where you could cut back if you need to. There are various benefits, such as Child Benefit, to help you make ends meet. If you have at least one child you are responsible for, you may qualify for Child Tax Credit if you

already get Working Tax Credit. See the Gov.uk website for more details on financial support if you have children: https://www.gov.uk/browse/childcareparenting/financial-help-children. The cost of school uniforms and meals soon add up, so you may be able to claim grants or vouchers towards them. See the East Riding website to see if you could be eligible: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/housing/housi ng-benefit-and-council-taxsupport /other-available-benefits/. Now that you have a

family, you may want to start putting some money away for their future. You can compare different savings accounts that are specially designed for children on the Money Saving Expert website at https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/saving s/child-savings-tax-free/. Did you know that you can also save for your child through your local Credit Union? See https://www.hullandeycu.co.uk/first-saver for more details. It may be worth taking out insurance to provide for your family if you become ill or lose your job. Make sure you know what it covers, how much it will pay out and how long

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for. It’s not nice to think about, but how would your family cope financially if you weren’t there? See the Citizens Advice website for more information: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer /insurance/insurance/. It’s easy to put off making a will, but it’s important to make sure your family will be provided for if the worst happens. You also need to think about who would look after any children under 18, if something happened to you and your partner. Citizens Advice also provides advice on this: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/de ath-and-wills/wills/.

WITHERNSEA CREDIT UNION OPENING TIMES EXTENDED HEY Credit Union are delighted to announce that their branch at the Shores Centre on Seaside Road in Withernsea will be opening for a third weekday on Fridays. This is in addition to Mondays and Wednesdays and starts from September. The branch will be open for residents to visit on Monday, Wednesday and

Friday mornings, from 9am to 12 noon, and their first Friday being open will be on September 3. Their team will be happy to see anyone looking to enquire about the Credit Union, join as a member, apply for a loan, make savings deposits or withdrawals, and more. The Credit Union are looking to further expand their opening times in

Withernsea and would like to hear from anyone interested in volunteering. They would like to hear from anyone who shares their desire to improve the financial wellbeing of the local community and it is a role that would especially suit someone with cash handling experience and knowledge of financial services.

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Leeds couple fined £800 for dumping rubbish on roadsides at Hollym A MAN and a woman from Leeds have been handed fixed penalties totalling £800 after they left rubbish on roadsides in Hollym, near Withernsea. The couple were asked by a friend in Patrington to take black bags of rubbish to the nearby household waste recycling site in nearby Withernsea, but on the way they decided to dump the bags on the sides of quiet village roads. The man and woman were both ordered to pay £400 fixed penalty notices by East Riding of Yorkshire Council for fly-tipping. The bags of household waste were found on September 24 and 25 last year on Crofts Lane and North Carr Dales Lane in Hollym. During an investigation, a streetscene enforcement officer from the council found evidence relating to an address in Patrington. The resident of the address in Patrington said they gave the household waste to the Leeds couple, who both later admitted flytipping. East Riding of Yorkshire Council continues to remind

residents they are responsible for disposing of their own waste properly and legally by using their household bins or taking it to their local household waste recycling site. For larger loads they can also hire a licensed waste carrier to take the rubbish away, or use the council’s own bulky waste collection service. Paul Tripp, head of streetscene services at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “The responsibility lies with the resident to make sure they dispose of their waste correctly and legally and to help us prevent flytipping.” Anyone caught fly-tipping could be ordered to pay a £400 fixed penalty notice or the case can be taken to court, where they face an unlimited fine or even imprisonment. Fly-tipping information: • Residents can report any fly-tipping or suspicious activity to the council on 01482 393939, or online at eastriding.gov.uk/flytipping • People are asked not to touch any fly-tipped waste

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Results day successes celebrated at Withernsea High School By Tim Nuttall AFTER yet another difficult year in the world of education, the hard work and determination of students has once again cut through the uncertainty and upheaval of Covid to produce an outstanding set of results. Crucially, these results have now paved the way for students to progress towards exciting first-choice destinations in the worlds of higher education, further education, training and employment. First to reap the rewards of their hard work were the school’s A-Level students who collected their results on Tuesday, August 10. There were smiles all round as members of the sixteen-strong cohort celebrated a solid set of outcomes that have opened doors to university courses as diverse as Medical Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Sport and Exercise Therapy, and Automotive Engineering. Meanwhile others have been successful in their applications for a range of apprenticeship opportunities in sectors including renewable energy and healthcare. Commenting on their successes, Headteacher Mark Crofts said: “Our Year 13 students have been an absolute credit to the school. At this most critical time in their lives, they kept calm and focussed, working closely with our staff, to maintain the momentum that meant they would not just complete courses, but they would continue to learn well. Their results represent not just what they have learned, but they demonstrate their resilience in the face of adversity.” On Thursday, August 12, it was the turn of the school’s Year

11 students to receive their long-awaited GCSE results. They, perhaps more than any other year group, have been affected most by Covid. With crucial Year 10 learning time lost in the early part of the Covid pandemic, and subsequent lockdowns robbing them of vital in-person learning opportunities throughout Year 11. However, despite these setbacks, their resilience and commitment to learning, coupled with the mature and focussed way that they embraced periods of remote learning, have resulted in a set of results to be proud of. These too have paved the way for progression, with 100% of students having a destination in place for college, an apprenticeship or employment with training from September. Among the many varied college courses Year 11 students being accepted for are Animal Management, Criminology, Photography, Government and Politics, Fine Art and Public Services, while apprenticeships include opportunities in the Plumbing, Hospitality, Business Administration and Commercial Vehicle sectors. Mr Crofts commented: “Over the last seventeen months, the world has been turned on its head. The changes could have been a real threat to education - but these results show otherwise and are a true reflection of what they have learned over their time at Withernsea High School. “Across the last term, I spoke to students about achieving what they deserved, and it was a delight to see so many of them receiving results that reflected just that.

“This week has rightly been about our Year 11 and 13 students moving past very significant milestones. Throughout the last year, we asked a lot of our students. They have worked with our staff in a superbly mature way. It has been a team effort and we are incredibly proud of them. We all wish them all the success they deserve as they move with courage onto the next exciting stage of their lives. “I am indebted to our staff for the massive part they have played in maintaining a safe, caring and academically rigorous school throughout the pandemic. It requires balance, but as a community we can rely on them day in, day out, to demonstrate that humanity and commitment.”

1. A LEVEL STUDENTS: (left to right): Kasia Suchan, Suzie Page, James Medcalf, Callum Dean, Robbie Rawson and Ben Brady. 2. WELL DONE: After securing two A’s and an A*in his A Levels Robbie Rawson will be attending Hull University to study Chemical Engineering with a placement year in Industry. 3. CONGRATULATIONS: After his GCSE results Joseph Sunshine obtained a place at Wyke College where he will be studying Criminology, IT, Maths and Further Maths. 4. NEXT STEP: Olivia Boasman will be attending St Mary's College following her GCSE results where she will be studying French, Media Studies, Art and Design and Business.

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Making connections – a summer of walking, talking and collaborating Update from the Active Withernsea Team SUMMER is sadly coming to a close, but there’s still plenty of summer fun to be had before things change. We’ve had a really exciting month meeting more of the community, attending events and making new connections. We’ve all been inspired by the Olympic heroes and their successes, but if you look a little closer to home, heroes also live in our very own community. We’ve been really inspired to hear about your stories and of the difference people in our community are trying to make, in creating a happier, healthier, more Active Withernsea. Here’s a summary of what we’ve been up to. We had a splashing time with the Withernsea Mermaids, Louise from the team met up with the group and joined them for a dip in the sea. It was great meeting the group and finding out more about what they offer and of the ways we can work together. The Withernsea Mermaids are an all-female group who enjoy swimming in the sea, offering

support and friendship. If you’re a swimmer, enjoy a paddle or looking to try out something new (we highly recommend this), in a friendly and sociable environment please get in touch with the mermaids. You can find out more about the group by going on Facebook and joining the group Withernsea Mermaids. Whilst sea swimming is fun, anyone wishing to join the group will be swimming at their own risk and will need to swim responsibly. For further guidance on how to swim safely in open water please visit www.rnli.org. The popular Withernsea historic picture boards have been relaunched in their new home in the Italian Gardens. To celebrate we’re hosting a temporary walking trail to help inspire more people to get moving. All you have to do is pick up an activity sheet and lookout for the historic pictures and puzzles to be solved that are in windows across the town. By taking on the trail and completing the activity sheet you can stand a chance of winning some Active Withernsea goodies. Get your friends and family together and give it a go. The trail starts on September 1 and will run for a month finishing on September 30. From September 1 free activity trail handouts can be picked up from the Active Withernsea Shop at 170 Queen Street, Monday to Friday, between 11am-12pm and 1pm-4pm (opening hours may change at short notice). Alternatively, trail handouts can also be picked up from East Riding Leisure Withernsea and the Withernsea Library and Customer Service Centre. To enter the prize draw and stand a chance of winning some Active Withernsea goodies, please return your completed activity trail handout to the Active Withernsea shop or post it through the shop door by no later than October 2. When taking on the trail don’t forget to snap away and share pictures on social media using #ActiveWithernsea. We also invite you to share Withernsea photographic

memories of your own, by putting historic pictures in your own windows or by sharing memories on social media using the above hashtag. Come along to the Active Kirkfield Celebration Event on Friday, September 3, taking place at the Withernsea Leisure Centre from 12 noon to 4pm. It promises to be a fun afternoon with activities, music, food and an information market, with the purpose to celebrate the communities of the Kirkfield area. The event is a culmination of the work that has been taking place in the area, providing a platform for the community to have their voices heard around their barriers and solutions to being more active. The packed afternoon of activities include wake boarding, a chance to create music with the Beats Bus and an opportunity to head into the full size boxing ring with professional coaches from the Workout Boxing Academy. There will also be an information market, where you’ll be able to have a chat with the team about your experiences with physical activity and changes that you would like to see to make activity more accessible. It will all be topped off with live moving music from the amazing Bandarama and a giant puppet.

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, YouTube or by simply visiting www.activewithernsea.org. 1. MERMAIDS: Louise swimming with the Withernsea Mermaids 2. ACTIVE WITHERNSEA: Stop by the Active Withernsea shop for a chat 3. RELOCATED: The historic Withernsea picture boards have been relocated to Italian Gardens

Let’s connect – get in touch We’re always keen to find ways that we can work with you, whether that be on existing projects or new ideas. It all starts with a conversation. You can get in touch by: ● Emailing active.withernsea@ eastriding.gov.uk. ● Paying a visit to the Active Withernsea shop @170 Queen Street. Currently the shop is open Monday to Friday, 11am-12pm and 1pm-

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Withernsea Pier and Promenade Association update By Kevin Watson, WPPA Secretary negotiations continuing with the ERYC, as well as following up possible leads for the involvement of local businesses. Focus is placed on getting everything in for the build, plus we have had a number of members take up the option of a Voting Membership, subscribing to the WPPA, which gives us a firm footing in moving forward. However, we are stretched, with the small number of people on the committee, and would welcome anyone who would like to come along who can help, from organisation skills, to form filling and applications. We also welcome Volunteers to man the North tower, and become involved in the local history of the town. Full training, guidance and support is given, ensuring a good team feeling.

Welcome to the Withernsea Pier and Promenade Association (WPPA), and a brief outline of where we are, and what we are doing in order to bring back a major seafront attraction to the town. Well, we’ve come out of the lockdown restrictions, and getting back to what they now call the “New Normal”. Visitors have enjoyed the many attractions the town has to offer, and many have strolled the Promenade to take in the views, the seaair, and visited the many displays in the North Tower, as well as the stalls in the South Tower. Behind the scenes, the team of volunteers on the WPPA steering group have been working hard at raising funds, and applying for grants in order to meet the quoted construction costs, with

The Sunday acoustic events got off to a flying start, with artists performing their songs from the “Brolliant!” CD (copies available in the North Tower!), and acoustic sessions every Sunday throughout August from a number of artists on the plinth in front of the Towers. We were even “invaded” by a bunch of Pirates on August 7, with the beach huts either side of the Towers on the Promenade. (The beach huts are available to hire for events!) The Sand Art event, funded by the East Riding Get It Going Fund got off to a cracking start on August 15, with some amazing displays done with stones and pebbles. The artist is here every Sunday in August from 11am to 4pm, so come on down and join in the fun, enjoy

making displays out of nature’s own free materials! We realise there was much disappointment when the build could not take place earlier this year. We are working towards solving all of the issues involved with having a jewel in the crown of the town, and making Withernsea the place to be once again. Overall, the outlook is certainly bright, with the sea, the beach, warmer weather (hopefully dry!), summer holidays, entertainment, and so much fun to look forward to, as well as the hard work behind the scenes!

1. TOWERS: Pier Towers on a summers evening 2. BROLLIANT!: The Brolliant CD event 3. AHOY: Pirates and bathing huts 4. LIVE MUSIC: Will Machine playing at The Pier Acoustic Event on August 15 5 & 6: ART: Sand art event pictures produced on the beach

Cinema Shows at Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall to start again AFTER 18 months of lockdowns and isolating we are delighted that the popular Cinema shows will re-start at Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall. Put Friday evening September 3 in your diaries and we look to welcoming you back for a great evening out. We start with a great ‘Dazzling Entertainment’ film "Rocketman" (Certificate 15). This is the hugely entertaining biographic film about Elton John. Filled with great music and a real ‘feel good’ factor. Just what is needed after 18 months of isolation! Tickets are priced at £5. We are hoping to show Dream Horse; Supernova; The Father; 1917; and The Courier this season. All of course subject to alteration. Going forward after September there will be a film shown on the second Friday of every month. Details will be in

the Withernsea Community Newspaper as well as the Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall web-site The hall will continue to have precautions in place with sanitisation bottles upon entry. The doors open at 6.30 pm for a 7.15pm start. The bar is open before and after the film plus we always have an interval to enable social interaction. Soft drinks and Mr. Moos Ice Cream are also sold. The hall is fully accessible with a disabled toilet and a large car park. We look forward to welcoming back old friends and supporters. Seeing a film in a very safe and friendly environment is an ideal evening out. Go to burtonpidseamemorialhall.org for trailers and up to date information on films and all other events happening at the hall.

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Cheer on, Charlie! Local man congratulated after completing charity challenge By Tim Nuttall INSPIRED by family history, and a desire to help others, a local man has been congratulated after completing a gruelling 73 day running challenge to raise money for a charity close to his heart. In early May, former Hollym resident Charlie Battye set himself the goal of completing two and a half months of daily 10km runs to raise vital funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) - a charity that strives to deliver health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement. On Monday, July 26, as he approached the end of his final run, Charlie was surprised en-route by friends and family who joined him for the final stretch along Withernsea’s Central Promenade. The group were greeted at Pier Towers by further well-wishers who had gathered to celebrate his achievement. With more than a little relief, a sense of pride and the inevitable aches and pains associated with such a punishing schedule, Charlie crossed the finish line to a chorus of cheers and applause that celebrated not only his athletic achievement, but also the £1,600 he has raised along the way. Commenting on the support he has received throughout, Charlie said: “Everyone has been really generous and I wasn’t expecting to raise even half of the money that has been donated. The 73 day challenge was something that I was determined to do anyway, but to have been able to raise so much money for a charity that does such fantastic work made it a lot easier to overcome the

aches and pains each day.” “Having so many friends and family join me for the final run was an unexpected surprise that made it a special way to finish. I’m really grateful for their support and would like to thank everyone who has donated.” Since starting the challenge on May 15, the majority of Charlie’s 10km runs have taken place in and around Withernsea and Hull. However, the challenge has also seen him clock up mileage further afield in London, Liverpool and Brighton as he fitted his daily goals around work commitments. When asked about the physical toll the accumulated 452 miles has had on him throughout the experience, Charlie commented: “The first 50 or so days were easier than I thought they were going to be. During that time I was taking it steady, pacing myself and I felt like I was in good control. However, a hip injury around day 51 made things more challenging. I had a lot of days running through tiredness and pain but once I was out there and remembering why I was doing it, I was able to push through and hit my daily targets.” Explaining the significance of his 73 day schedule, Charlie, whose paternal family roots originate in Palestine, said: “I chose this number because it has been 73 years since the Nakba (‘The Catastrophe’) when in 1948, 750,000 Palestinians were forced to flee from their homes and lands and have never been allowed to return.” Many of those who fled held on to the hope of one day returning. This included

Withernsea Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club (AFVBC) By Kevin Watson AUGUST was another good month for the Withernsea AFVBC. Following our temporary move to the Meridian Centre from Shores, members showed a preference for the cosier surroundings, and the better acoustics. This enabled smaller groups to chat and socialise. We have now been able to make this our permanent base, thanks to the generosity of the RAOB Tower Littlewood Lodge. We are however forever indebted to the Shores Centre for enabling us to form the group and thank them for all their help and hospitality. A number of businesses and individuals have sponsored or supported us in our aim to provide this club, where the members can feel at ease, and just chat. It’s not all war stories, sometimes it's local knowledge, bits of history, or just general banter! People tend to think of veterans as being from the second world war, but we have servicemen

and women of all ages, from all conflicts over the years. They look forward to having somewhere they can meet, be understood, and not feel isolated. At the meeting on August 21, we saw 30 attend, enjoying a sausage or bacon butty! There was also a plentiful supply of tea, coffee and biscuits provided by the local Tesco branch, who we thank for their support. We had a free raffle, with the lucky winner receiving a £10 voucher to spend at Java Delight. We are just one of a number of the AFVBC’s and meet every first and third Saturday of the month, from 10am at the Meridian Centre on Pier Road. There is no membership, it’s free to come, with just a suggested donation of £1.50. RECENT MEETING: Some of the 30 attendees at the last breakfast club meeting on August 21

Charlie’s grandmother Abla who, along with her parents and siblings, sought temporary refuge in Egypt. When it became apparent that a safe return to their home was looking increasingly unlikely, the family moved to the Lebanese capital, Beirut. It was there that Abla met her future husband Frank, an oil company site manager from Castleford. The couple left Lebanon for West Yorkshire in 1960 before moving to Withernsea with their three young sons in 1965. Many long-term residents of the town will remember Battye’s newsagents, now ‘Moores’, which the popular couple successfully ran for almost 20 years before retiring in 1984. Soon to turn 89 years old, Abla still lives in Withernsea – the town she has now called home for 56 years. The story of her past is the inspiration behind her wider family’s continued fundraising endeavours to support the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and East Jerusalem (now termed the occupied Palestinian territory). Commenting on this inspiration, Charlie said: “Over the past decade, both my Dad and I have become increasingly interested in learning about our family history whilst developing a greater understanding of the injustices faced by generations of Palestinian people. This has led my Dad to undertake his own fundraising endeavours which have included sponsored cycle rides between Liverpool and Manchester, London and Paris, plus two rides across Palestine itself.” A particular highlight of these activities

was a trip to Palestine in 2019 where both Charlie and his Dad, Ian, took part in the Bethlehem Freedom of Movement Half Marathon, an experience which they are both keen to repeat in the near future. Speaking about their travels, Charlie said: “Visiting such historic and culturally rich places such as Bethlehem, Jerusalem and Jericho was a fantastic experience and we met so many welcoming people along the way. “A particularly poignant moment for me came during the half marathon when the course passed by the base of the separation wall. At contrast to the armed guard towers were the many messages of positivity, humour and hope inscribed on the wall.” Finding hope and positivity in spite of conflict is a powerful message to carry forward. This is one that continues to inspire many families like the Battye’s; who aim to make a small difference in themselves, but a significant difference as part of many, who want a world were equality, justice and freedom are available to all. Further information about the British charity Medical Aid for Palestinians can be found on their official website www.map.org.uk

1. FINISHED: With his brother Michael by his side, Charlie (centre, in green cap) is seen crossing the finishing line in front of an assembled crowd of supporters. (Photo by Tim Nuttall) 2. INSPIRATION: Charlie Battye with his Grandma, Abla Battye. (Photo by Rebecca Leckonby) 3. WELL DONE: (Left to right): Michael, Ian and Charlie Battye with Alexandra Hunt and Rebecca Leckonby at Pier Towers.

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THERE are still the remnants of defensive positions dotted around the Holderness coast and the Humber banks, which date from WWI. Some of these constructions were not completed until close to the end of that war, or even after, but served as a reminder that perhaps coastal defence had not been as advanced as it could have been. When the German Navy attempted to bombard first Yarmouth and Gorleston in November 1914, then successfully carry out a raid in December 1914 with a heavy cruiser, four light cruisers and destroyer escort, against Hartlepool and Scarborough the military and naval authorities were forced to reassess the defences. Especially with the docks and refineries along the Humber estuary. Due to the width of the Humber, and the fact that fog and mist would make some ships nigh on invisible, two forts were constructed across the mouth of the River, Bull Sand Fort (four 6” Breech loading (BL) guns), and Haile Sand Fort (two 4” Quick firing (QF) guns) though neither of these were finished until 1918 due to engineering difficulties. During 1916 though, the new batteries at Kilnsea (Godwin Battery, two 9.2” BLs), Spurn Head (two 9.2” BLs), and Spurn Point (two 4” QF and four 4.7” QF) became operational. Two batteries had also been constructed by 1914 on the banks of the Humber, one at Killingholme and one at Sunk Island. The Sunk Island Battery, equipped with two 6” BL Mk7 guns, mounted on towers in order to give effective elevation on the low lying land, would support the Examination Service. There were two DELs (Defence Electric Lights) placed there. A Port War Signal Station (PWSS) was constructed inland with an engine room and ablutions at ground level and the Fire Command post, PWSS and telephone exchange on the upper level, connected by a spiral staircase. This upper level gave commanding views along the mouth and stretch of the Humber, and right down into Lincolnshire. Having ascended to the top floor back in 1991, I was amazed at the vista, only to discover I had left my rucksack, and camera, at the bottom of the ladder. Having negotiated it once, coming down I was reluctant to make the ascent again, seeing the rust falling off everything metal that I’d touched! The PWSS has long-since been demolished, but some of the Battery constructions are still

extant, though a number have been damaged and/or demolished. It can be accessed by parking up at Stone Creek, then walking eastwards for approximately a mile. The site was defended by fire trenches, barbed wire, and pillboxes during its time of service, and was in use during the second world war when a concrete Observation post was constructed to control the minefield laid across the river. In 1941, the two 4.7” guns removed from Spurn Point were mounted, manned by the 383rd Coastal Battery Royal Artillery until they were removed in 1943. The battery ceased its operational role, and at the end of the war was closed then finally abandoned. It now lies in a planted copse of trees, with the remains of the gun towers, the roof of the partially buried engine house, plus demolished remains. Godwin Battery, once protected by a sea wall, has long since given up to the effects of coastal erosion. The railway line from Spurn, which during construction ran between the front of the battery and the cliff, is now no longer visible. Little remains of the camp buildings, apart from one or two which have been reused. The bulk of the massive concrete aprons now lay shattered on the beach. Godwin would be an article on its own, as would Spurn. The aprons and positions at Spurn Head are still visible, now being used as stores, and a number of the ancillary buildings still remain, including the DEL lights, subject to the shifting sands of course! The two sea forts still stand proud, if abandoned. Bull fort could only be accessed by sea, but Haile Fort could, at very low tides, be reached across the sands. It is worth remembering that being posted to any of the gun batteries mentioned above would be an isolated experience, in the river or on land, bearing in mind the vehicles and roads at that time were nothing like we enjoy today. Godwin Battery, Spurn and Sunk Island were mainly supplied by coastal vessels. Stores were moved along the Spurn railway to Godwin.

1. The Humber Estuary 2. Bull and Haile Forts 1990 3. Godwin Battery, Kilnsea 4. Godwin 9.2” apron (volunteer for scale) 1992 5. Godwin 9.2” apron 1993 6. Sunk Island Battery 7. Sunk Island Gun tower 1993 8&9: Sunk Island PWSS 1991

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East Riding Festival of Words – Back with live events for 2021 EAST Riding Libraries are delighted to announce a varied and exciting programme for their literature festival, The East Riding Festival of Words, which will be back with live events this autumn. The main festival will take place from Friday, October 15 to Saturday, October 23, with additional events scheduled in the lead up, plus a varied programme of children’s events too. Tickets will be available from Wednesday, September 1 from: www.festivalofwords.co.uk. Events have been programmed by the expert East Riding Libraries team, who keep a close eye on what people like to read and what's new in the world of books. There are some fascinating authors, performers and musicians who will be performing at the festival this year, as live audiences are welcomed back. The main festival begins on Friday, October 15 with Olympic composer, Luke Carver Goss, and celebrated Yorkshire poet, broadcaster and performer, Ian MacMillan, who are hosting a writing workshop exploring the collaboration between writers and musicians. Tickets for the workshop will cost £15 each. That evening, at the Memorial Hall in Beverley, Luke and Ian present a hilarious night of words, music & breathtaking comedy, featuring songs, stories and a musical

created out of thin air! Tickets for the evening event will cost £12 each. Back by popular demand is the ‘Crime Day’ on Saturday, October 16, hosted by local crime author, Nick Quantrill. The day starts with local author Amanda Mason, followed by Danuta Kot and Kate Evans discussing their thrilling books set along the dramatic East Coast. Next is a panel of bestselling ‘cosy crime’ writers (think gentler thrillers with likeable characters and less of the gritty gore!): Frances Brody, Julia Chapman and Helen Cox. In the afternoon, the team are excited to welcome two of the most entertaining speakers on the crime writing circuit, bestselling husband and wife team Edward Marston and Judith Cutler, before finishing with former homesecretary and bestselling author, Alan Johnson, discussing his new thriller, The Late Train to Gipsy Hill. The closing day of the festival will be ‘Bestsellers Day’ and will take place on Saturday, October 23 and features an exciting array of authors. Starting the day with ‘The Big Read’, is Matson Taylor discussing ‘The Miseducation of Evie Epworth’ – a feel good explosion of a book, guaranteed to make you laugh! Following on from this is senior staff feature

writer at the Telegraph, Joe Shute, discussing his fascinating book ‘Forecast: A diary of lost seasons’ which explores the climatic changes of the weather in Britain. Next is bestselling historical fiction author, Stacey Halls, and finally the Festival team extend a warm welcome back to Christy Lefteri, who will be discussing her follow-up to the beautiful Beekeeper of Aleppo, entitled Songbird. Councillor Mike Medini, portfolio holder for cultural and leisure assets, said: “This is a superb line-up for the Festival of Words this year, and I am absolutely delighted that we are able to put on live events again, with appropriate safety measures in place. This programme has something for everyone, and I look forward to a successful Festival.” Events will all have a reduced capacity this year, to allow for social distancing, and to ensure that attendees will feel comfortable and confident about being there. Tickets will cost £7 for each individual session on each day, or £25 for the whole of ‘Crime Day’ and £18 for the whole of ‘Bestsellers Day’ on 23 October. Tickets go on sale from Wednesday, September 1 at www.festivalofwords.co.uk AUTHOR: Alan Johnson

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Picture This photography club update Picture This Withernsea photography club holds a monthly competition for its members. They have had another fantastic response from members with 14 members entering images. The monthly competition determines their Photographer of the Year.

This month’s competition results are as below. 3rd place Malcolm Seville - Where has all the water gone - image 11 2nd place Liz Purdon - Dandelion - image 7 Tanya Riley - Otter - image 12 1st place Simon Dallimore - Badger - image 14 1) Nina - Christine Naylor 2) Geese & Ducks on pond - Andrew Waller 3) Heron in flight - Chris Smith 4) City Alley Fun - Kerry Smith 5) Love in a mist - Vanessa Harriman 6) Sledmere - Mike James 7) Dandelion - Liz Purdon 8) Going Places - Jane Kinnear 9) Teasel Bee - Lyn Crum 10) Bus to Withernsea - Godfrey Holmes 11) Where has all the water gone - Malcolm Seville 12) Otter - Tanya Riley 13) Whitby Harbour - Carol Carrick 14) Badger - Simon Dallimore

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The Fallen of Withernsea Remembered - Brian Lewis Barnes By Darren England 1

BRIAN LEWIS BARNES TELEGRAPHIST Service Number: P/JX 199347 Regiment and Unit/Ship: Royal Navy, HMS Coventry Born 18/2/1917 in Southsea Date of Death: September 14, 1942 at sea, aged 25 years old Commemorated at: Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 66, Column 3, Hampshire, United Kingdom Country of Service: United Kingdom Additional Information: Son of Lewis Charles and Lilian Emily, 4 Marine Parade, Withernsea Remembered on the family grave in Withernsea cemetery HMS Coventry (Capt. Ronald John Robert Dendy, RN) was taking part in Operation ‘Agreement’, a Commando raid against Tobruk harbour. It ended in a complete disaster for the British due to the unexpectedly tenacious resistance of Italo-German troops and the prompt reaction of Axis' air units in the area. At 1140 hours on September 14, HMS Coventry was north of Marsa Matruh with her escort group (Force ‘D’), consisting of destroyers Belvoir, Dulverton, Hursley, Croome. The cruiser became the main target for a German group of 16 Ju-88s of I/LG.1 (X° Fliegerkorps) from Iraklion (Crete), under Captain Joachim Helbig. Each plane carried 1 x 500- and 3 x 250 kg bombs. In a dive-bombing attack, HMS Coventry sustained four direct hits, three of the bombs detonating in the engineering spaces, while the fourth wrecked the bows. HMS Coventry went dead in the water, badly on fire, with 63 killed. At 1515 hrs, in position 32º48'N, 28º17'E. the ship was scuttled by HMS Zulu. Sadly, Zulu herself was sunk barely one hour later by 19 Ju87s. In probate in November 942 he left £455 15 shillings and 2d to Lilian Emily Barnes his mother.

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FAMILY GRAVE: Remembered on the family grave in Withernsea MEMORIAL: Name on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial DIED: Notice of death by family in Hull Daily Mail RECORD: Royal Navy record of how he died (ancestry.co.uk) SHIP: HMS Coventry (image from Imperial War Museum)

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Volunteers needed by compassionate not-for-profit By Angi Beckett GRAINWAVES is a new non-profit consultancy, helping businesses transition from animalbased products to plant-based alternatives. Local businesses in Withernsea are amongst the first around the UK being offered our consultancy services. We are seeking volunteers to help achieve this. There are many reasons why a company may wish to offer plant-based products: ● Financially, it is a very fast-growing market; ● Ethically, it helps alleviate suffering to other species;

● Environmentally, it reduces deforestation and greenhouse gases; ● People’s health improves by eating less meat and more plants. Roles that urgently need filling include: marketing, sales, social media management, press liaison, administration, website management, and grant bid writing. We welcome you whether you have experience or not. If you are interested in helping us, please contact us on 07434 777325, at hello@grainwaves.org or via grainwaves.org. We would love you to join us.

Down on the allotment By Jane Sutherland THE GOOD news is that most things are doing well. The peas have finished but I have left plenty on the plants to dry out. When totally dry I will pick them, shell them and put them into air tight jars to use as next year's seed peas. The dwarf French beans have been prolific, more than we have ever had before and they still keep coming. We have had Kian to stay again so he has been picking as well, I also had a friend, Kerry, round to pick. Now I have asked Darren and Marie to help themselves. Colin, Kian and myself lifted all of the main crop potatoes they have been sorted and bagged up into paper sacks and stored in a cool dark place. We had to lift them all as the blight had got that bad that had we left them in the ground much longer they would have rotted in the bags. Kian was a good help, cutting the grass and fetching and carrying for us. He saved my legs no end. In the polytunnel the cucumbers are growing really well. Still trying to keep the hens out, Henrietta is the worst of them (Darren’s adopted hen).There are plenty of sweet peppers, just starting to turn red and the aubergines are filling out as are the loofahs. The cauliflowers, broccoli and beetroot have been good crops. The onions and garlic not so good. The soil on our plots is infected with a disease called white rot. It lays dormant in the soil until it senses plants of the allium group growing. It then infects them and makes them rot from the roots up. It's impossible to get rid of it so we try not to grow many onions. The summer berries are all eaten or frozen now the autumn berries are ripening. We have a net over them to keep the birds off. We are about on top of the weeding. I like to do some after tea when everything else, like the watering, feeding the hens, collecting the eggs, feeding the dogs has been done. Weeding is very therapeutic for me as it is a calm quiet time of the day. It is a good time to think about things or just to empty my head and enjoy the peace and quiet and get the job done. The soil is quite dry, so the weeds don’t have a good hold and they come out roots and all. The echium is still going, not much taller but still plenty of bees enjoying

it. Colin is saving some of the seed to plant later in the year. In the hot greenhouse the chillies are turning red and are ready to harvest. I always know when Colin has tried one as he turns red as well. The flowers behind the greenhouse have mostly finished. Except for the sunflowers. The sweet corn is looking great so I hope that it tastes as good as it looks. The courgettes grow so fast, one day there is a flower, the next (so it seems) it’s a marrow. I have checked the squash plants as there are so many runners and leaves that it is hard to see any fruit. They need most of the runners taking off so that the plant will make a few bigger squashes and not lots of little ones. The giant pumpkins also seem to be doing well, although we need some rain to water all of the plants and allow the fruits to swell and ripen, and as Trev knows, we need some prize winning pumpkins this year. Now I want to say a big thank you to Colin who puts up with my nagging. He has put up the new, second hand gates on the entrance to our paddock, we have only had them for about eight years. He has done it all by himself and they look great. Thanks Love, kiss kiss. Now for the bad news , my tomato plants have blight on them. To try and slow it down I have removed the leaves as I have found them going brown. Then I picked all of the ripe tomatoes and made a batch of red tomato chutney. I then picked all of the big green ones and made two batches of green tomato chutney. Then I cut off all of the leaves from the plants in the big greenhouse as this one was the least infected. The smaller greenhouse was so bad, after picking what I wanted I have closed it and left it until the wind is in the right direction, the plants will then be cut down and burned. Tomatoes are the same family as potatoes so they are susceptible to the same diseases. The tomatoes in the big greenhouse are still ripening so I will continue to pick them for as long as I can. I don't think that they will all ripen before the blight gets to them. I am really crushed to think that all of the years’ work is going to be cut short and I will lose a lot of tomatoes. We will just have to save what we can.

A day in the life at Holderness Hedgehog Hospital By Vicky Pennington, Trustee at Holderness Hedgehog Hospital IT'S BEEN a busy few weeks here at Holderness Hedgehog Hospital. We've had lots of new admissions including a few with mites and ringworm. These cause the skin of the hedgehog to become dry, sore and cracked plus they also lose their fur and spines. It's a long process to get them back to full health but we have to make sure the fur and spines have fully grown back before they are released. This is what protects them when they curl up into a ball and if there are any gaps they are at risk from predators. Unfortunately some of the issues hedgehogs come in with can be passed on to us, including ringworm. This is why it's so important not to handle them without some type of barrier between the hedgehog and you. Gloves, a towel or newspaper will work but almost anything will do, just remember not all the issues they have are visible and never use your bare hands to pick a hedgehog up. If a hedgehog does need rescuing you will need a high sided box as they are very good at climbing and escaping plus something to cover it such as a towel or fleece. Place it somewhere away from sunlight and flies and ring us or your rescue for help and advice. Our emergency number is: 07563 917914 Plus you can find useful advice on our website: www.holdernesshedgehoghospital.org You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter. NEW ADMISSIONS: Some of the issues with recent admissions

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7 plants to keep your bedroom healthy Having some greenery in your bedroom does wonders for making you feel more energized. However, did you know that there are various houseplants that can work to drama cally improve your health as well? If you haven’t heard of this, it’s me to head to your local gardening store to pick up these must-have bedroom plants because indoor houseplants can make a world of difference in your health. From improving your indoor air quality to soothing your dry and irritated skin, you simply can’t go without some of these greenery items in your bedroom. Here are 7 bedroom plants that will do wonders for your health and wellness!

1. SPIDER PLANT: REMOVING AIRBORNE TOXINS.

2. LAVENDER PLANT: DEEPER SLEEP & AIR PURIFICATION.

A very popular flower for its beautiful look as well as its functional use as an essential oil, lavender is a must-have for your bedroom. Lavender gives off a nice aroma that you simply can’t get anywhere else. Lavender is a very distinctivelooking plant with tiny purple flowers that grow in a whirling pattern. Its foliage is a greengray color. Lavender plants will typically grow as tall as two to three feet if they have the proper space to do so. While purple is the most popular color for this plant, the Mediterranean plant does come in light pink with white flowers. Benefits: There’s no better place to grow this plant than in your bedroom because of its calming effects on the body. All it takes is a nice big whiff of lavender to help soothe your nervousness, depression, insomnia, or anxiety. It’s naturally shown to reduce stress and help you breathe easily and have a better sleep. A study by the Miami Miller School of Medicine even showed that the scent of lavender in bath oil calmed babies and sent them off into a deeper sleep. This is exactly why you’ll find it for sale in many spa-like products including soaps, skin care creams, candles, and bath salts.

The spider plant is recognised as one of the most common healthy indoor plants available on the market today. Spider plants are easy to identify with their long slender leaves that come from the central crown. Their leaves are mostly solid green with white outlines. If you’ve noticed that your home doesn’t have great indoor air quality, then you may want to consider planting some spider Care: Unlike the spider plant, lavender plants to help improve it. This is by far one does need to be put in an area that of the easiest plants to grow and manage! receives direct sunlight throughout the day. However, you will need to water it Benefits: Spider plants are an air-purifying often. The biggest fallback of growing plant that has been proven to remove indoors is the lack of light. Place near a airborne toxins in any room it is placed in. southern-facing window. Plant your It works to remove formaldehyde and lavender plant in full sun and make sure carbon monoxide from the air in your the soil is well-drained. bedroom. Formaldehyde is a toxic gas that can cause irritation of your throat, nose, 3. ALOE VERA: and eyes. This colorless gas can be found in a number of household products IMPROVING AIR QUALITY. including fabrics, paper products, and particleboard. Care: Spider Plants don’t appreciate too much excess water and direct sunlight. Try not to leave them directly exposed to the light, because the leaves can burn and die off. It’s a very easy-going plant that happily grows anywhere under low or high light conditions. This means that you can easily grow this plant in less sunny places in your bedroom. It also doesn’t require any special type of soil and you can get away with just occasional watering it if you happen to be forgetful.

This succulent plant is very unique looking with stemless, fleshy leaves. These leaves are green with white speckles throughout. Along the edge of each leaf, you’ll see white spikes that help to make aloe vera very identifiable alongside other household plants. Most people think of aloe vera as a clear gel-like substance. They forget all about the plant and that the gel comes from the aloe vera plants’ innermost part of the leaf. This is a perfect type of house plant to get if you like to cure skin problems naturally. You can apply it directly to your skin to remedy a number of issues. Some of the most common are sunburn, frostbite, burns, cold sores, and psoriasis.

Care: Unlike other plants that need direct sunlight, English Ivy thrives more under artificial light so try to avoid direct sunlight in summer. Water frequently.

5. SNAKE PLANT: AIR PURIFICATION.

Benefits: This type of fern works great for removing toxins in the air including xylene and formaldehyde. Since it’s a natural humidifier, it works great to help alleviate dry skin. This is great for those who are running air-conditioning around the clock. By having a couple of these ferns hanging around, you can ensure the room stays moisturized alongside your skin.

Benefits: It produces extra oxygen at night, so like the other plants listed, it will purify the air in your bedroom while you sleep. Care: Your aloe will need to be deeply watered so that the water penetrates the roots. Also, natural light but not too much is what this plant likes best. Maintaining an aloe vera plant can take some effort to grow correctly. You’ll want to avoid keeping your aloe vera plant in direct sunlight as it can cause the leaves to start browning.

4. ENGLISH IVY PLANT: FOR YOUR RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.

The last of the healthy indoor plants that we’re going to talk about is the Boston Fern. These are very commonly grown in homes as they’re very simple to take care of. It’s known to be a natural humidifier and air purifier for the home. Boston ferns are described as having a cluster of long green leaves that are fernlike in nature. You’ll see a thin stem run through each leaf with tons of tiny leaves running horizontally along the stem. This type of fern will continue to spread to two or three feet in length at its prime

If improving indoor air quality is your aim, then a snake plant can be the perfect solution. You may also hear this type of plant referred to as mother-in-law’s tongue. Whatever name you refer to it as one thing is for sure, it helps to convert that used up carbon dioxide back into oxygen as you sleep at night. Snake plants are easily identifiable by their thick, leathery leaves. Since these plants grow two to four feet tall, you’ll be able to pick them out at the gardening center with ease. These leaves are comprised of a dark green tone that can have either a light green outside or simply light green waves running horizontally through each inch of the leaves.

Care: Boston ferns thrive in cool environments and their soil must be kept very moist. You can grow these ferns in indirect sunlight as well.

7. RUBBER PLANT: IMPROVING AIR QUALITY

Benefits: Apart from removing carbon dioxide, this plant also removes harmful toxins including toluene, xylene, benzene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde. The snake plant truly is the best plant for air purification to help you breathe better indoors. This evergreen perennial has been idolized since the times of the ancient Romans and Greeks for many reasons. English Ivy is best described as having thick, glossy leaves. You’ll find them in dark to medium green tones with white or yellow veins running through them. The leaves on adult English Ivy plants will be oval in shape. These are very easy to identify alongside other ivies as the leaves have a large number of bold veins running through them. Benefits: The most popular thing about this plant is that it helps people with breathing conditions such as asthma, COPD, and bronchitis. It naturally relaxes the airways and reduces the amount of coughing a person experiences. This makes it perfect to put in your bedroom to help you sleep at night. Another great benefit of having an English ivy plant in your bedroom is that it dilutes 94 percent of airborne mold particles. This means that you’ll not only reduce the possibility of mold growing in your home but you’ll greatly reduce the allergens that can be wreaking havoc on your respiratory system.

Care: Snake plants are typically about waist-high when fully grown. They’re one of the easiest house plants to grow. They don’t have to be placed in direct sunlight and you don’t have to water them very often. In fact, snake plants tend to grow better when you let the soil dry out a bit before watering.

6. BOSTON FERN: RESTORING MOISTURE.

While rubber plants (Ficus robusta) are grown as easy-care houseplants, they also improve indoor air quality, according to studies conducted by NASA. Benefits: Their large leaves can absorb airborne chemicals and break them down, rendering them harmless. They absorb exhaled carbon dioxide and convert it to breathable oxygen. Rubber plants also eliminate bacteria and mold spores in the air. Care: Rubber plants are tolerant of neglect and so can be grown easily by those with little experience with plants. They should be allowed to dry out between watering. Rubber plants handle underwatering better than over-watering. They can thrive in dim light, so they do well in a variety of indoor conditions.

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Council leaders hold ‘positive and constructive’ devolution discussion with Minister THE LEADERS of East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Hull City Council, Councillor Jonathan Owen and Councillor Daren Hale, held a positive and constructive meeting with Luke Hall MP, Minister of State (Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government), on Tuesday, August 3, about devolution and what it could mean for Hull and the East Riding. The meeting was an opportunity to re-establish discussions, which had to be put on hold in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for both Government and Local Government to prioritise their responses, nationally and locally, in order to support residents, businesses and communities. In March 2020, both councils confirmed their ambition to work

closely together to progress a strong and ambitious case for a regional devolution deal between the two authorities and this ambition remains. Hull and the East Riding have extremely strong economic and social links and have many shared interests and opportunities. Both councils are focussed on ensuring that these are maximised through a potential devolution deal for the benefit of all residents and businesses. During the meeting, no commitments were made on any one way forward with devolution and discussions centred around options for what a potential devolution deal could look like for the region. These included applying to take part in a pilot programme for a County Deal – as set out by the Prime Minister in

his speech around the Government’s levelling up agenda. This is a potential alternative to the previously mooted Mayoral Model. “This is an exciting time for Hull and the East Riding and a devolution deal could unlock a multi-millionpound, strategic investment in our region,” said Councillor Jonathan Owen. “Devolution has the potential to bring a huge economic boost to the area in terms of infrastructure, transport, adult education and skills funding as well as many other benefits for our communities. “The discussions with the Government have been positive and constructive and we will now consider the options before us and work closely with Hull City Council to explore them and make progress in

Meet Teddy rescued from Romania By Lesley Bonney from Poppy’s Pets (www.poppys-pets.com) LOCAL folk and tourists frequently stop Dave Kay to ask about his dog Teddy, so I thought: Why not tell Teddy’s story? Teddy is 8, a Giant Crossbreed, nose to tail 52”, and paw to head 33”. Dave and Teddy (sometimes me) are seen around Withernsea, with Teddy plodding along, rolling over for belly rubs, or sitting there gazing out to sea. His life is one of happiness - but it wasn’t always. Warning - upsetting content: Dog Catchers: Teddy was caught by a dog catcher in 2020 for canine population control in Romania. The majority of dogs only know a life of brutality and fear, not love. The dog catcher is in business - he uses a catchpole that tightens around a dog’s neck, and that dog is often cruelly lifted as it struggles to free itself from capture. In 2013, the Government passed a law to capture and kill city street dogs, even abandoned family dogs. Given Teddy’s calm nature and adapting to domestic life quickly, he may have been a family dog. Calarasi Public Shelter: Teddy was thrown into one of Romania’s notorious public shelters - harsh conditions, fifthly crowded pens, disease, starved dogs fighting as they compete for what little food and water offered. Puppies, and dogs with disabilities, stand almost zero chance of survival. Fierce winters with deep snow and hot summers add to the horrendous conditions and death toll. Although Teddy knows he is safe now, he avoids passing you to get

to his food - maybe he was kicked at the shelter? He has numerous old scars across his body and has half an ear with an even cut line. Yet despite his abusive history, he is gentle to other dogs and loves a fuss, and similarly to other dogs with a horrific past, Teddy is forgiving. 2013 law of 14 days: In the UK, pound dogs have seven days before transferral to a rescue centre or humanely euthanised if there isn’t rescue backup. In Romanian public shelters, dogs have fourteen days in a hostile environment, then face inhumane euthanasia by painful injection, hanged, poisoned or shot. International rescues rely on donations, however small, to save God’s creatures and transport them to safe countries. Teddy had 24 hours remaining to live - his pot suddenly reached £300 of donations which meant enough to be removed from Calarasi shelter. The Happy Bus: Teddy and other lucky dogs were put on the Happy Bus and transported to a safe location in Romania. The money raised allowed for medical treatment, a vaccination course, microchip, passport and travel. Teddy and the others then travelled in a van across Europe, the Channel, arriving in Hull in July 2020. Today Teddy has an issue of being in a car but is gradually

associating the experience with fun outings. So when you meet a dog, remember their past may have been very different to the one they have now. Any animal deserves human love. Read more: www.internationaldogrescue.org.uk and www.poppys-pets.com. 1. TEDDY: Teddy’s life is now one of happiness 2. POPULAR: Teddy loves a fuss – pictured with owner Dave Kay and Lesley

terms of next steps.” Councillor Daren Hale said: “We had a very constructive discussion with the Minister and were reassured that a number of alternative options are on the table for Hull and the East Riding to work together more closely with the Government to the benefit of all our residents. This includes the potential for substantial new investment in our region which can only be accessed through such a devolution partnership. “There was a clear recognition that both Hull and East Riding Councils had worked cooperatively to be part of a wider deal within either Yorkshire or the Humber, but this had not come to fruition due to the decision making of other local authorities. Both Hull and the East Riding have a tradition of joint working around areas of

common interest. “We will now carefully consider what the Minister said and work with the East Riding to assess what works best for us and how we can take that forward.” Both Leaders would like to thank the Minister for taking the opportunity to discuss devolution, with the councils agreeing to further discussions and continued engagement with the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on this important issue. DISCUSSIONS: (L to R) Councillor Jonathan Owen, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, and Councillor Darren Hale, leader of Hull City Council

HARVEST TIME IN WITHERNSEA By Angi Beckett, Chair of Withernsea Growing Together WELL, I’m finally having a little more success with my crops than I did last year. At the start of lockdown I frantically planted lots of seeds as I feared the supermarkets becoming more empty than they already were at the time. However, I would have lost an awful lot of weight if I had had to rely on my crop as all I achieved that was edible was one rocket leaf! This year I tried again after watching many ‘how to’ videos and asking others for advice. It was all free so you could do that too if you’re not sure how to go about things. I still wouldn’t survive on what I’ve grown but it was great to make a potato salad from my first little crop of new potatoes and my chives. I grew some purple peas, yes they really were very purple, which allowed for one small portion and I now have one runner bean. I’m hopeful for more as there are lots of flowers. I also have a spaghetti marrow. Now they are such fun; they look a bit like a melon, but inside the marrow is really just like spaghetti. How on earth did that come about? If you know or

you know how to grow them well, I’d love to hear from you. Today’s harvest is shown in the photo: two sweet corn cobs, which are a bit on the small side, one baby beetroot and half a dozen brown (I have lots of different colours and I’ve already eaten the yellow ones) tomatoes. While it’s not going to sustain me long, it feels like an achievement and I know it is all healthy and not covered in artificial chemicals. I can thoroughly recommend that everyone has a go at growing something as it’s so satisfying. Even if it’s just throwing the old potatoes that you find with roots shooting out of them from the back of the fridge into a bed. You’ll be surprised at what you get back with not too much effort. If you fancy trying out your green fingers without the full responsibility of a garden, why not come and help us at Withernsea High School in the new term? We will be helping the pupils resurrect the quad garden and create some healthy food for themselves and friends. Contact us on withernseagt@gmail.com or phone me on 07395 616483.

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Photographs of the month Steampunk pirates special STEAMPUNK pirates were given a warm welcome on their visit to Withernsea on August 7. The Withernsea pirate day saw the Victorian bathing machines brought out. We received lots of brilliant photographs for our photograph of the month so decided to do a photo special capturing the visit. Please continue to send your locally captured photographs into us at withernseacommunitynews@ho tmail.com Pictures we didn’t get to use this month we will try to use next month too.

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1. CONGREGATION: A congregation of pirates captured by Godfrey Holmes 2. FUN: Pirates enjoying fun at the seaside captured by Godfrey Holmes

3. LAUNDRY: Pirates drying their beach clothes captured by Godfrey Holmes 4. PIER: Withernsea Pirate’s Day with Hull Steampunk Rebels captured by Sharon A Woolsey-Hibberd 5. AHOY THERE: The Hull Steampunk Rebels on Withernsea beach captured by Sharon A Woolsey-Hibberd

Future Communities Initiative presents a call for new community proposals in south east/west Holderness THE FUTURE Communities Initiative – funded by RWE Goole 2 Wind Farm and coordinated by East Riding of Yorkshire Council – has developed a new project seeking to enhance community development in local towns and villages in south

east/west Holderness. Proposals are invited from organisations that will make an impact and enhance activity at the grassroots level, offering support, development training and network opportunities to individuals wanting

to get involved or build on their involvement in their local community. The ambition is to support a pathfinder project within the East Yorkshire geographical area of South East/West Holderness Wards. Councillor David Elvidge, portfolio holder for community involvement and voluntary sector at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “Local community action and volunteering has always been a key element in the vitality and wellbeing of communities. Community development, where there is a coming together of local people to take action to solve problems and meet needs, is at the heart of sustainable places. “This has been demonstrated over

the last year as the pandemic has had many positive impacts on community action and volunteering, with individuals stepping forward and communities pulling together to offer support and making a difference.”

Proposals will look to inspire individuals by: ● expanding their skills and knowledge, enabling them to gain an insight into the operational aspects of how community organisations and groups deliver their aims and objectives ● developing their understanding of the fundamentals that make volunteering in their community successful

● facilitating high quality, practical learning, providing tools to increase knowledge and enhance self-confidence. Applicants are invited to submit their full submission document as per the project specification Ref 004a, in PDF format electronically to futurecommunities@eastriding.gov.u k by 12noon on Wednesday, September 15. For more detailed information about the Project Specification requirements please visit www.eastriding.gov.uk/futurecommunities-initiative and follow the links. If you have any queries please contact the fund facilitator at futurecommunities@eastriding.gov.u k For further information on the wind farms and RWE Renewables UK Ltd, visit https://ukireland.rwe.com/rwe-renewables-uk

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Water saving habits crucial for protecting supplies of the future YORKSHIRE Water has provided an update on reservoir levels and customer usage, after the recent hot spell. Manager of water and catchment strategy, Granville Davies, said: “July has been yet another rollercoaster of weather – with a week of extremely hot and dry conditions sandwiched between some very wet spells. “During the heatwave we saw a significant increase in the amount of water that we had to put into supply, as customers used more water in their homes and gardens - the amount of water that we supplied increased by almost 200 million litres a day, which is around 10% more than usual. “While our reservoir stocks remain healthy for the time of year, when such a big spike in usage occurs our teams have to ensure that the water treatment works and distribution network can keep pace with the amount of water that is being used. It’s one of the reasons why water saving is so important – even when reservoir levels are healthy. By using water sensibly during periods of hot weather, customers can help us to ensure that supplies remain reliable and everyone has access to water for

those things that are really important when it is hot – like staying properly hydrated. “Climate change means that we expect to experience more periods of extreme weather in future summers – with intense summer storms as well as heat waves. At Yorkshire Water, this is something that we have to consider when we’re planning for the future. “Our Water Resources Management Plan looks forward 25 years to review how we will continue to balance supplies (the water that we take from the environment) with demand (the water that our customers and operations use). “One of the key aspects of our current plan is making sure that our customers of the future can always access the water they need. Warmer weather and the need to protect our region’s rivers, means there will be less water available to us in the future. It’s of national and global concern, as without taking any action, climate change and population growth could mean that customers may want to use more water than there is available – and so our plan sets out what we will do to reduce that risk.

“One action that we’re focusing on is reducing leakage – we’re constantly looking for and trialling new technologies that will help us to become more efficient at finding and fixing leaks. Customers can also help by reducing their everyday usage, by adopting small water saving habits like switching off the tap whilst you brush your teeth.” For more about information on

water saving and Yorkshire Water’s Water Resources Management Plan go to www.yorkshirewater.com/resources or https://www.yorkshirewater.com/yourwater/save-water/. PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: Granville Davies, manager of water and catchment strategy for Yorkshire Water

East Riding of Yorkshire Council launches COVID-19 Local Support Grant East Riding of Yorkshire Council has launched a discretionary grant scheme to support those most in need with the cost of food, energy, water bills and other essentials. The grant aims to give vulnerable households peace of mind as COVID-19 restrictions are eased by helping those who need it to have food on the table and other essentials. The COVID-19 Local Support Grant is funded from one-off Central Government funding by the Department for Work and Pensions, announced on 20 June, which enables local authorities to provide financial support to those most in need this year. The council has committed funding from this scheme to provide food vouchers to households with children that are eligible for free school meals. To help ensure fairness of applications and access to the grant for those who need it, East Riding of Yorkshire Council will implement the COVID-19 Local Support Grant as a discretionary scheme until the one-off funding has been fully utilised.

The scheme runs from until September 30 this year. Applications will close on Sunday, September 5, to allow funds to be fully distributed. The discretionary funding available will not be sufficient to provide support to all residents, therefore the council will target and prioritise support for the following: • to support households who have made a new claim and are in receipt of Universal Credit from 17 April 2021 • to support households who have made a new claim and are in receipt of Council Tax Support from 17 April 2021 • to support households whose income has been impacted by COVID-19, such as loss of job/reduced hours/furloughed AND have had a reduction in income AND have capital of less than £2,000 AND be responsible for rent/mortgage payments and utility bills • to support individuals who have a social care package and have seen an

increase in their household food and fuel since 23 March 2020 • to support individuals who are care leavers who are receiving support from the council’s pathways team and have had an increase in food and/or fuel since 23 March 2020. Speaking about the COVID19 Local Support Grant Scheme, Councillor Jonathan Owen, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “The past 18 months have been incredibly challenging for some of our residents and we want to provide support to those most in need through the

COVID-19 Local Support Grant Scheme to help them pay for food and other essentials. The council has already used funding from this scheme to provide food vouchers to households where the children are eligible for free school meals. “I am delighted that the scheme will continue to make a difference to vulnerable households and urge those who are eligible to apply before the deadline on 5 September.” For more information, criteria for the grants and how to apply, go to https://covid19.eastriding.g ov.uk/support/

Where residents may not be eligible for this grant, the council has a benefit eligibility checker, this can be used to see if you are entitled to other forms of financial support www.budget.entitledto.co.uk /eastriding/budgets/ The council also has an emergency assistance scheme available to residents who have had an interruption to their income and where they require support to remain in the community. For more information, criteria of the grants and how to apply, go to www.eastriding.gov.uk/living /emergency-assistance/

RECRUITMENT OF POLICE OFFICERS INCREASES IN HUMBERSIDE IN LINE WITH NATIONAL TARGETS AS PART of a national approach to recruitment, Humberside Police is working hard alongside the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and College of Policing to deliver on the Government’s commitment of 20,000 additional officers nationally by March 2023. Although Humberside has previously carried out extensive recruitment campaigns, this national drive in three years is unprecedented. In the 12 months to June 2021, our area saw police officer numbers increase by 9% on the previous year, despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The recruitment process was reviewed in the light of government guidelines, but still continued – albeit in a different manner. Nationally, 9,814 new officers have so far been recruited out of the 20,000 target. Also, the number of new recruits in Humberside compared favourably to the previous 12 months. Martin Hewitt, Chair of the National Police Chiefs Council, said: “These additional officers are most welcome as demand for policing services continues to increase post Covid. The figures show a good step forward, but there is much more to be done to continue to attract and recruit new officers and to retain those already in policing.” We are striving to attract the best and most talented candidates to a career in policing. A substantial uplift in officer numbers gives us the opportunity to increase the diversity of our workforce, to better represent the communities we serve. The recruitment drive is helping to make police more representative of the communities they serve. More than six thousand (6,033) female officers have been recruited nationally since April 2020, making up 42% of new recruits. In Humberside, the proportion of female recruits is higher than the previous three years. Nationally, there are also more black, Asian and other ethnic minorities employed as officers across forces than at any other time in the country’s history, making up 11.3% of the new recruits. This is also the case in Humberside, with recruits from black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds improving from previous years. Recruitment is encouraged by everyone, including underrepresented groups. There are many ways to join Humberside Police, such as the PEQF route which includes the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA). Anyone interested in applying to Humberside can search ‘Join the Police’ to find out more, or visit www.humberside.police.uk/join-us

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Poems 2000 A Cyberspace Oddity By Roger Watson Roger Watson is a retired IT teacher living in Halsham. He said: “Did you know that Withernsea had a web page at least a year before the East Riding managed to set its web page up? It took me a year of heckling before they let me set it up.” It is the inspiration behind this poem: I'll tell you an old fashioned story It's one that you haven't heard yet 'bout a computer nerd in the 90's Who tried to put With on the net Y' know With, on the East Coast of England Somewhere 'tween Whitby and Hull Their one claim to fame was they once had a pier When it went, life got pretty dull Well this nerd thought he'd bump up their ratings Get some folks to notice the spot He knew all his Rams, Roms and Nibbles On the old 90's PC's he was hot Now early one spring he suggested To some folks on the council he'd met That a Withernsea web site would bring punters in If they'd just buy some space on the Net They agreed, sent him off to a meeting 'bout a bid to finance his idea Now he didn't want much Just a trifling sum of a '120 a year All through the spring he conferred with A Civil servants' development team He thought the money they spent on the meetings

Tel: 07791 208415 Would have launched his whole Internet scheme When Spring turned to summer, frustrated He asked the Mayor to get the job done Even offered to serve as 'Webmaster' His pay would be nowt but 'the fun' Well the council explored the idea Even contacted him by this ere E-mail Said they would consider his offer But he waited'.. to no avail Well all through the summer he waited To see if they'd require his skill Towards the end of the year He'd heard that they fear, The possible 'Internet bill' Then he went along to a meeting And said, 'Now listen what's t'do? With just a few bob and a modem I can make some web pages for you Well the mayor said, 'Son tha's a good 'un' I think we'll get on with the job And the council agreed to a man ,and some women The Web site was just a few bob. So they bought some space on a server And started to develop the scheme Now Withernsea Web's up and running No longer a silly nerd's dream So the end of the story you all know of 'Bout a town that was once thought to be dead But it didn't die 'cos they knew how to apply Some thought to the World Wide Web

I didn't see how I could. I suggested they take the offer. I got a plaque for all my efforts...wonder what the company got?”

A Teacher's farewell By Roger Watson Roger’s second poem is inspired by pupils receiving their exam results in the last month. He said: “At this time of year all teachers know that there are quite a few pupils that may not have achieved all the grades they hoped for. While many are celebrating their successes, some are facing bitter disappointment. I wrote this poem many years ago hoping it would inspire some of the 'failures' and give them hope for the future.” Farewell to all the pupils who are leaving us, goodbye We hope you've learned to cope with all life's tricks. And if we taught you ought that will help as years go by, We hope the information really sticks.

email: withernseacommunitynews@hotmail.com And found that all their talents would apply. So don't be disheartened if you never reached the peak You can't climb mountains with certificates or grades. You may meet many rock falls to a future that you seek But its TENACITY and COURAGE that gets paid. And remember as you're leaving to join the human race. They don't qualify the starters in the blocks. They don't handicap competitors with different lengths of pace. And no one sets the lap time on the clocks. So put your best foot forward, meet each hurdle in your stride. Go out and show the world what you can do. Let them all know where you're going and they'll have to step aside. To let another winner pass on through. Others poems of Roger’s can be found at :http://www.halsham.eclipse.co.uk/mywork/backpages.html

If you're leaving with diplomas, certificates and such You can thank the dons that helped you as you go. But if you didn't make the grade and didn't study much There's just one or two things that you should know.

Late August By Graham Wade

Many famous people never made their mark at school Some were considered dull and rather slow. They didn't always work and they often played the fool. The exam results they got were pretty low.

Stepping outside On a late summer morning The soft wind speaks In its shy whispering voice.

You can read about such people Einstein, Kipling and the rest. They never seemed to do too well in class. Seems the system didn't suit them or they didn't do their best. "Time" was the only subject they could pass.

Tremulous the trees Like excited girls.

Perhaps the schools were wrong, perhaps they never really tried. Truth is, when still at school, they failed to shine. Or they may have had ideas that they never quite applied Or it was simply that they couldn't keep in line.

Roger updated on the outcome of the Withernsea web page: “I eventually managed to set up the web page and run it for about four years then the new Mayor got an offer from a firm to put up a But for all their dismal efforts mentioned in reports from schools' professional job. "Can't concentrate" or "Fails to really try" He asked me if I could match their offer! As I wasn't being paid Those pupils left to find that LIFE provided tools to do the job and I was a full-time teacher

But inside the patio wall The breeze has broken the flowering rose, Spilling petals, Tiny white new-minted medals. Graham’s book of poems, ‘Themes, Dreams & Seasons, Poems 1956-2018’ was published by The Choir Press in 2019 and is available from Amazon or from Graham directly grahamkwade6@gmail.com or 383 Queen Street, Withernsea.

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QUESTIONS 1. What is an exclusive right officially granted by a government, to an inventor, to make or sell an invention? 2. What is the name of the reality tv show where B & B business owning couples, have each of their venues reviewed by the other couples? 3. Starring Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment, which 1999 mystery thriller tells the story of a boy who communicates with spirits who seeks the help of a disheartened child psychologist? 4. How is the beginning of a beard that shows up late in the afternoon on the face of a man who has not shaved since morning known? 5. Who am I? I was born on May 31st 1930 in San Francisco, and am an actor, film maker, musician and politician. I achieved success in the western tv series Rawhide, and became known as The Man with No Name in the “Dollars” trilogy of spaghetti westerns, then as anti-hero cop Harry Callahan in the Dirty Harry films 6. What is the name of the Peak District’s hilltop park reached by cable car, with cavern tours, walking trails, fossil exhibitions and cafe? 7. Who were the bumbling police squad dressed in oversized uniforms, usually featuring in slapstick chase sequences in numerous silent films by US director Mack Sennett? 8. How are anger, avarice, envy, gluttony, lechery, pride and sloth, which according to some Christians lead to damnation, also known? 9. Question 9, it’s lyric time. Which 1978 UK number 1 single, begins with the lines Thanks for the times that you've given me

The memories are all in my mind? 10. The definition of which adjective is “considered to be specific to women” or “conventionally believed to be typical of or appropriate for a woman or girl”? Our monthly quiz master Kathryn Townsley runs two monthly pub quizzes on behalf of the Hull City Official Supporters Club (www. www.hullcityosc.org). The club are still supporting Tigers Trust in their 30th Anniversary year, but also The Jeff Astle Foundation in order to help raise awareness of and support those affected by brain injury in sport. You can donate to the Just Giving page at: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding /hullcityosc2021fundraising If you enjoy the quizzes Kathryn provides for us please do give them a donation if you are able. You can also join Kathryn’s Hull City Official Supporters Club quizzes in September. Monday, September 6 at The Green Dragon Welton, 8.15pm and Monday 13 at The Constable Arms, Sproatley. Though they’re also back on Zoom on Thursday, September 2 - to make sure we don't lose touch with everyone who supported them during lockdown. The link to the joining information for that one is: https://www.hullcityosc.org/calendar/eve nt/virtual-quiz-night--thurs-2nd-sept-8pm494835 Entry fee is a minimum £1 per person donation - funds raised go to Tigers Trust and The Jeff Astle Foundation.

ABOUT THE CHARITIES The Tigers Trust The Tigers Sport and Education Trust is on a journey, starting life as a project in 1990, the Trust reached a milestone of 30 years amidst the 2020 pandemic. During the 30 years the ‘Football in the Community Project’ transitioned to a Charity in 2001. It has continued to grow

and extend its offer beyond the football pitch but importantly using the power of the badge, Hull City FC. Located at the Tigers Trust Arena the charity provided support to over 33,395 participants through their core activity across Hull and East Yorkshire during the 2019-2020. In addition, reaching out to over 35,000+ people during the pandemic in new and innovative ways to continue their support to those in need in a Covid safe way. They are essentially a small charity with a big heart.

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

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Rodger Read, Withernsea Big Local Chair, said: “We funded the initial installation of the pictures and they have been incredibly popular with residents and visitors alike. We wanted to ensure that they would continue to be enjoyed and have funded replacements where necessary. It will be lovely to see boards will allow more people to Town Council who own the Italian them in their new home.” enjoy the pictures in a relaxing green Gardens. Active Withernsea is always keen space that they may not have The Town Council has also taken to find more ways of working with the discovered before.” long-term ownership of the historic community, whether that be on Jayne Moxon, town clerk at pictures. A selection of the pictures existing projects or new ideas. It all were reprinted thanks to Withernsea Withernsea Town Council, said: starts with a conversation. Visit the “Withernsea Town Council are Big Local funding, which will in turn Active Withernsea shop at 170 pleased to be able to provide a new allow the community to continue to Queen Street, Monday to Friday, enjoy the pictures for years to come. home for the historic picture boards. between the hours of 11am-12noon They are very popular and hopefully Emma Kelly, Active Withernsea and 1-4pm. Email the team at they will be more secure in the Italian active.withernsea@eastriding.gov.uk development and implementation Gardens. lead, said: “We’re really excited to or give them a call on (01964) “They will provide another launch the brand-new temporary 782299. walking trail and would love to see as attraction for the town and will be many people as possible venture out something else to see on the circular Keep up to date with the latest route along the seafront and and take on the fun walking activity. developments by following Active “We hope that the walking trail will adjoining gardens. There are other Withernsea on Facebook, Twitter, inspire more people to get walking as initiatives in the pipeline for the area Instagram, YouTube or by simply part of their daily activity. for the near future, which will going online complement the picture boards.” “The new location of the picture www.activewithernsea.org

Temporary historic picture trail to inspire more people to get walking WITHERNSEA’S popular historic picture boards have been unveiled at their new home in the Italian gardens and, to celebrate, Active Withernsea is launching its own temporary walking trail to help inspire more people to get moving. The walking trail will provide opportunities for families, young people and the young at heart to explore the town, solve puzzles and stand a chance of winning some Active Withernsea goodies. Businesses and community groups from across the town will put historic pictures in their windows, each with their own puzzle to be solved. The trail starts on September 1 and will run for a month finishing on September 30. Free activity trail handouts can be picked up from the Active Withernsea Shop at 170 Queen Street, Monday to Friday, between 11am-12noon and 1-4pm. Alternatively, trail handouts can also be picked up from East Riding Leisure Withernsea and the Withernsea Library and Customer Service Centre. To enter the prize draw and stand

a chance of winning some Active Withernsea goodies, all completed activity trail handouts must be returned to the Active Withernsea shop or posted through the shop door by no later than October 2. When taking on the trail don’t forget to snap away and share pictures on social media using #ActiveWithernsea. The community is invited to showcase Withernsea photographic memories of their own by putting pictures in windows or by sharing memories on social media using the above hashtag. The relocation of the historic picture boards was delivered in partnership with Active Withernsea, Withernsea Big Local and Withernsea

Calendar of events for September

start 9.30am Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall indoor bowls, 1.30pm, £2.50 including refreshments. Free trial session. Active Kirkfield games and play at Francis Avenue 4-6pm THURSDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall indoor bowls, 1.30pm, £2.50 including refreshments. Free trial session. FRIDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER Active Kirkfield Celebration event – 12 noon 4pm at Withernsea Leisure Centre (More info on page 11) If you are holding an event in October and Showing of Rocketman at Burton Pidsea want to feature it in the calendar, please email withernseacommunitynews@hotmail.com Memorial Hall Cinema £5 doors open at 6.30 pm for a 7.15pm start (See Page 12) This is a free service for community groups, SATURDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER charities and public interest events. We also SkateJam at Withernsea Skatepark 12 noonplace any advertisers’ events in free of 4pm charge. Other commercial events can be Armed Forces, Veterans Breakfast Club added for a small fee towards the running of (AFVBC) Meridian Centre, WIthernsea from your free community newspaper. 10am (See page 13) MONDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall indoor bowls, SATURDAY 28TH AUGUST 1.30pm, £2.50 including refreshments. Free Withernsea Carnival 12.30pm – 5pm with DJ trial session. Stephen Brailsford, music, fun and games throughout the day (Valley Gardens) including: TUESDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER Coffee morning at Burton Pidsea Memorial Stephen Brailsford magic show at 1pm Hall 9.30am – 11.30am. Ruby Red Angels at 2pm Men’s mental health group 6.45pm at the Stephen Brailsford magic show at 3pm Keyingham Village Hall £1 Withernsea Leisure Centre pool session with The Commercial Sea Angling Club AGM at slide 4pm – 5pm Withernsea Carnival quiz 7pm at The Meridian 8pm in the Commercial in Withernsea. WEDNESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER Centre – side door (bring your own pen!) One hour free walk ‘Walking for Health’ at SUNDAY 29TH AUGUST Withernsea Leisure Centre 9.15am meet to Withernsea Carnival walking treasure hunt start 9.30am 4pm at Memorial Gardens (Bring your own Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall indoor bowls, pens) 1.30pm, £2.50 including refreshments. Free MONDAY 30TH AUGUST trial session. Bank Holiday THURSDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall indoor bowls, Active Withernsea month long walking trail 1.30pm, £2.50 including refreshments. Free starts today (See page 11 for more info) trial session. One hour free walk ‘Walking for Health’ at SATURDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER Withernsea Leisure Centre 9.15am meet to

Withernsea Yard Sale 10am – 2pm weather dependent. Find the list of participants in the Facebook group: Withernsea Community Yard Sale 2021. SUNDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER Withernsea Yard Sale 10am – 2pm weather dependent. Find the list of participants in the Facebook group: Withernsea Community Yard Sale 2021. MONDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall indoor bowls, 1.30pm, £2.50 including refreshments. Free trial session. TUESDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER Coffee morning at Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall 9.30am – 11.30am. Men’s mental health group 6.45pm at the Keyingham Village Hall £1 WEDNESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER Animated Objects Theatre Company filming and casting sessions for volunteers at The Meridian Centre from 5pm (See P7) One hour free walk ‘Walking for Health’ at Withernsea Leisure Centre 9.15am meet to start 9.30am Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall indoor bowls, 1.30pm, £2.50 including refreshments. Free trial session. THURSDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall indoor bowls, 1.30pm, £2.50 including refreshments. Free trial session. SATURDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER Armed Forces, Veterans Breakfast Club (AFVBC) Meridian Centre, WIthernsea from 10am (See page 13) MONDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall indoor bowls, 1.30pm, £2.50 including refreshments. Free trial session. TUESDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER Coffee morning at Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall 9.30am – 11.30am. Afternoon tea at Keyingham Village Hall £6 including food and unlimited tea / coffee, singers – bingo and raffle available at £1

each – 1pm – 3.30pm (See P11) Men’s mental health group 6.45pm at the Keyingham Village Hall £1 WEDNESDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER One hour free walk ‘Walking for Health’ at Withernsea Leisure Centre 9.15am meet to start 9.30am Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall indoor bowls, 1.30pm, £2.50 including refreshments. Free trial session. THURSDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall indoor bowls, 1.30pm, £2.50 including refreshments. Free trial session. SATURDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER Withernsea Yard Sale 10am – 2pm weather dependent. Find the list of participants in the Facebook group: Withernsea Community Yard Sale 2021. SUNDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER Withernsea Yard Sale 10am – 2pm weather dependent. Find the list of participants in the Facebook group: Withernsea Community Yard Sale 2021. MONDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall indoor bowls, 1.30pm, £2.50 including refreshments. Free trial session. TUESDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER Coffee morning at Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall 9.30am – 11.30am. Men’s mental health group 6.45pm at the Keyingham Village Hall £1 WEDNESDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER One hour free walk ‘Walking for Health’ at Withernsea Leisure Centre 9.15am meet to start 9.30am Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall indoor bowls, 1.30pm, £2.50 including refreshments. Free trial session. THURSDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER Last day of the Active Withernsea month long walking trail (see page 11 for more info) Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall indoor bowls, 1.30pm, £2.50 including refreshments. Free trial session.

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

Kathryn’s Quiz answers: 1. PaTENt 2. FOUR In A Bed 3. The SIXth Sense 4. FIVE O’Clock Shadow 5. Clint EasTWOod 6. The HEIGHTs of Abraham 7. KeystONE Cops 8. SEVEN Deadly Sins 9. THREE Times a Lady 10. FemiNINE

Snooker Chat with Maverick Mike 31st July

A great snooker match today against Matt Sneed, the best of 17 frames. I managed the win by nine frames to three! I really found my game, with some good potting, considering I was 2-0 down at the start. I just had to dig deep, concentrate, and then I found my form. It's not always that easy to do. I must say though that Matt never gave up, and a number of the frames were won on the pink. It’s the first time I've played Matt or seen him play, and what a great sportsman he is. He gave me a great deal of respect, appreciated my game, and I appreciated his way. This is how the sport of snooker should be played.

7th August Well how do I begin with this snooker match against Carl Russell. Best of 11 frames. The snooker was top notch, with some real quality in potting. The safety play was off the chart, and we pushed each other to the limit. The highest break was 45 by Carl. With the frames at 4-4, we were on the pink. Carl went in off the pink, so I won that frame, the score now 5-4 to me, when Carl said “I've had enough, you can have the match Mike” I thanked him, wrapped my cue away, then he changed his mind and wanted to carry on! I was in two minds, but we played again. Carl won the next frame to level the scores. The back of my neck was aching, I was in quite a bit of pain, plus Carls’ arm had gone, he couldn’t cue through the shot anymore, so we both decided to leave it at 5-5, a draw. It was a spectacular match, we both tried hard at that level, but just couldn’t give any more. Anything can happen in snooker. We both enjoyed an incredible match

12th August At work in Roos, I noticed a key in a front door, so I knocked. A chap finally came to the door, and I told him the key was in the lock. He was chuffed, he’d been looking all over for it! Then he said “I recognise you from somewhere” then he pointed at my photo in this paper. He’d been reading my write ups. He said his name was Ian Ross, he was

pleased I’d knocked on his door, and was keen to hear about my upcoming match against Jimmy White asking what I thought my chances were. I told him honestly that they might be slim, but I always give it everything I've got, every match. He said I'm pleased you knocked on my door today. You made my day and you're a really nice lad thanks for your help. That chance encounter really made my day, thanks Ian.

14th August A superb snooker match today against Hassan Miah, the best of 11 frames. I managed to win the match by 6 frames to 3. Hassan had a 37 break, while the Maverick made a 37, 28 and 27 break. I was over the moon with my potting today, it's what got me to the win, with a great deal of respect from Hassan. It really boosted my confidence, and I enjoy playing the game when it is like this. I

always try, work very hard, then enjoy winning, especially against quality. And it was great to see Antoni Tuniewicz today in the Olympic Club, who came to watch. He said he was very impressed with my snooker performance. I was so proud today, I couldn’t have asked for anymore. 1. READY: Maverick Mike at the Ready 2. GREAT SPORTSMAN: Maverick Mike with Matt Sneed

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BURSTWICK COUNTRY GOLF RESULTS All the competitions were qualifiers off the white tees unless stated:

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Commercial Sea Angling Club update By Nick Marshall THE PAST month has been fairly quiet on the fish capturing front, a combination of clear water, weed and a lack of fish have all contributed to a poor month. It has not all been doom and gloom; some anglers have had some good catches mainly into the darkness hours when the water has been clear. Catches of mainly Smoothhound into double figures, Bass, Whiting, Thornback Rays and to the lucky ones a few Tope with many more lost than landed. A welcome surprise also on the very calm evenings has been the number of mackerel landed from the beach, latch into them and you have ready made fresh bait. One other rarity to this coastline was a Blonde Ray caught by yours truly, there seems to be a handful of the lovely rays caught every year hopefully they will keep returning and grow as they can reach up to and over 20lb. September can also be a very frustrating month. The weather starts to become more unsettled, not that it has been very settled the last month! The Thornback Ray should still be around with the Whiting becoming more numerous, there is also a good chance of a few Bass with some potentially big ones lurking around. If the sea is settled again there may be still a chance of a Tope and a late hound or two. If the sea becomes choppy there is also a chance of an early Cod or two. Again as always in our intriguing pastime the weather plays a massive part in what we might catch. Luckily anglers like myself live locally and can observe the conditions on a daily basis and pick and choose our days. Not so though for the travelling angler which you would be surprised how many there are and how far they travel to our coast. They are reliant nowadays a lot on social media for fish reports and sea states but as always still potluck as well as we all know fish can be throwing themselves onto the hooks one day and the next there is nothing. Now most COVID restrictions have been relaxed we can now, barring any government U turns, look forward to commencing our matches again. One date for your diary is the weekend of November 12/14 when the Daiwa beach championships will take place. These are Saturday, November 13 for the junior competition and Sunday, November 14 for the main event. Both will again be based at the Northfield Bar and Restaurant in Withernsea. Further details will be issued in the near future. Also the Commercial SAC are hoping to recommence matches in October . We have our AGM on Tuesday, September 7 at 8pm in the Commercial, Withernsea. Match dates etc.. will be communicated after the AGM. That's my lot for this month. I hope you've enjoyed reading and tight lines everyone.

1: MOODY SKIES: It’s not always blazing sunshine as you know in our wonderful British summers 2: TOPE: A lovely Tope caught by Dan 3 & 4: BLONDE RAY: For anyone lucky enough to get a Blonde Ray there is usually one easy way of distinguishing them from a Spotted Ray which are very similar. 3 shows the Blonde Ray and you can see the spots go right to the edges of the wings of the fish whereas in 4 the Spotted Ray the spots stop before the edges of the wings. 5. COD: A nice summer Cod caught by yours truly we will be hoping for a few like that in a couple of months

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Patrington Cricket Club monthly update By Danny Collinson A DISAPPOINTING August saw the first team register just one league win in four games. Two defeats and a game lost to the weather against promotion hopefuls Bridlington seriously dented the clubs hopes of promotion which where all but ended last week when they suffered a 6wicket defeat at home to Pocklington. The disappointing month also saw the firsts defeated in the final of the Readman Trophy at the hands of a very impressive looking Scarborough second team, chasing 172 for victory was always going to be difficult, despite five players reaching twenty, Chris Blanchard was the top scorer with 22 not out as none of the top order managed to kick on and make a telling contribution as Patrington fell 33 runs short of victory. Claiming a second runners up medal since entering the competition 7 times, a winner’s medal remains elusive for the Southsiders. League highs came in the way of a victory at home to Woodhouse Grange, despite only posting 140 all out, with Ashley McKinley (39) top scoring. Patrington managed to bowl out the visitors for just 91, Grant Van Es (4-17), Ian Buss (2-42) and Bob Eldon-Smith (212) doing the damage with the ball as Patrington fought back to claim an impressive victory. Unfortunately, the run of good form was ended when they travelled to second placed Driffield. Batting first, Patrington reached 154 for 2 thanks to Ben Butler (71), Ashley McKinley (42) and Ian Buss (20) and looked well set for a big score. Sadly, for the visitors a cluster of wickets saw them lose 8 wickets for just 47 runs, with only Grant Van Es (22) showing any resistance against the Driffield attack. Always a below par total, Patrington were always chasing the game, despite a wicket a piece for all five bowlers used, nobody could go on to take the necessary 4 or 5 wicket haul as Driffield reached victory at a canter and with 5 wickets in hand. Things then went from bad to worse, the aforementioned cup final defeat was followed by a lacklustre defeat at the hands of mid table Pocklington. Whilst rain did affect the game meaning the visitors got the best use of the pitch, Patrington can have no real complaints as once again another below par performance saw them lose by 6 wickets. Having scored 197 all out

thanks to contributions again from Van Es (44*), Ash McKinley (29) and Ian Buss (45) Patrington’s bowlers failed to make the necessary inroads as the visitors raced to a 6-wicket victory in just 34 overs compiling the August misery even further on Patrington’s first eleven. Hopefully the two remaining fixtures in September can see Patrington cement a top four or five finish in what would be considered a success considering the lack of availability of players throughout the season, meaning Fuller very rarely had a consistent side selected on a weekly basis. The second team however endured a very successful August period, winning three games and with Driffield conceding the game, a maximum 120 points was achieved as the promotion and title push gathers momentum. The month started as they wiped away Pelican, dismissing the hosts for just 48 with Glenn Ratcliffe (5-26) and captain Jamie McKinley (4-19) causing havoc with the ball before they cruised to a 7-wicket win. Ratcliffe was at it again the following week, hosting Middleton and North Dalton the all-rounder was asked to open the batting in the absence of Jason McKinley, and he led the way with an excellent 73 from 116 balls as he proved to be the difference setting his side up for a match winning 176 all out, number 10 Bob Metcalf providing some lower order entertainment with 33 not out from just 22 balls. Middleton proved tough opposition and fought hard to bat through their 45 overs, lasting almost 43 overs before a spectacular catch from Dean Johnson secured all 30 points. Among the wickets again, captain McKinley (3-36), that man Ratcliffe (320) and off spinner Lucas Sneddon (3-18) helped the stiffs to a 45-run victory. They then brushed aside Walkington by 7 wickets having bowled their opponents out for 106. McKinley (426) once again leading the way with the ball, Ratcliffe (2-31) and the returning Danny Collinson (2-10) claiming his first wickets of 2021 after a 4-month layoff. Opening the batting again Ratcliffe (28) and Jack Eggett (34) laid the foundations before Daniel Fincham came in and with rain looming his 18 ball 31 saw Patrington home with 22 overs to spare, but more importantly saw them finish

just 5 minutes before a deluge of rain which would have put an end to the game. The seconds set up a mouthwatering end to the season. Currently sitting in third with 424 points, they have a game in hand on those above. Pocklington are 13 ahead in second and they visit Southside this weekend (28th) in what is going to be a crunch game. Kirk Ella who sits on top of the pile with 449 points host Patrington on Saturday 11th after they travel to Pocklington the week before. Patrington know winning their remaining 4 games would see them crowned champions, whilst 3 wins from 4 may well be enough to see them promoted. But with so much cricket still to be played, McKinley is asking his men to concentrate on one game at a time. The thirds have only taken to the field twice this month. Seeing them register a win and defeat. Whilst also claiming two victories as opponents Hull Zingari and Brandesburton conceded their fixtures meaning the thirds picked up 3 wins in the month to see them sit in a lofty fifth position with a game in hand meaning a top 4 finish remains on course. Daniel Fincham (76) and Kieran Finnigan (61) shone with the bat in the victory over

Goole, Whilst James McGinty (4-31), Bob Metcalf (3-30) and Lucas Sneddon (3-13) took the bowling honours. Whilst Harry Newton’s 3-28 was the highlight with the ball in a tight 2 wicket defeat at Beverley. Having had their opponents 788 when chasing 112, Beverley’s ninth wicket managed to add an unbroken 36 to snatch an unlikely victory. The thirds have 3 games left, and 3 wins would see them finish in the top 4 which would be a splendid effort considering they have used no fewer than 31 different players this campaign!! In other news, the club was saddened this month at the passing of Mick Green. The club would like to pay tribute and offer our deepest condolences to Mick’s family. Everybody at the club was saddened when they heard the news. Mick was a well-respected man who after an illustrious umpiring career would always find himself down watching at Southside every weekend. Always offering support and encouragement to the players he will be truly missed by everyone. The club paid their respects by holding a minute’s silence ahead of the first teams’ fixture with Pocklington.

Dates for your diary Monday 30th August McKinley Trophy at Southside Sunday 5th September Derek Spruce Memorial Game at Southside The club is always on the lookout for new sponsors, anybody interested please contact Liam Murrey (07495 335293 or liammurrey@gmail.com). The club recently held its annual sponsored walk and is hoping to have raised enough funds to have a defibrillator installed at the ground ahead of next season. Thank you to all the walkers and all those people who sponsored them and made kind donations. It’s truly appreciated.

HUMBLETON CC 1ST XI AUGUST UPDATE By Charles Elvidge THE RAMS travelled to table topping Kirk Ella 1st XI to round off July and end their nightmare run of fixtures. After a wet week preceding the game the wicket looked to be a sticky one and tricky to bat on. Having won the toss and asked Kirk Ella to bat, good early bowling was not rewarded once again with a couple of hard chances missed. A change of bowling increased the scoring rate and the total quickly escalated despite Andy Johnson taking three wickets. The Rams chase lost a couple of early wickets before Mark Oaks and Joe Harrison came together to put on 44 and 43 respectively. However the rest of the line-up struggled to score and 137 was well short of the score posted by Kirk Ella. Next up and back at home came the visit of Gilberdyke who are also struggling down at the

bottom of the league. The Rams lost the toss and were asked to bat. The pitch seemed slow and this was proven right as two mistimed drives left the top order back in the clubhouse. Up stepped Josh Styche to nudge, nurdle and block his way to a hard fought 87* to drag the innings to a gritty 133 before being left stranded marching towards a ton after Tom Voase decided to go for a reverse sweep with a handful of overs remaining. Possibly a man with a guilty conscious or maybe having just seen what the pitch had done for Gilberdyke but Tom Voase came out on a mission with an aggressive and accurate spell of bowling, ending with five wickets, helping the Rams dismiss their opponents for 96 also preventing them getting a batting bonus point which could prove vital in a few weeks time.

After beating Hull Strikers early in the season the return fixture played at Walkington turned out to be revenge for the Strikers team. With a host of changes to the team and a few returning faces to the side the Rams batting once again proved to be fragile. Joe Harrison’s 35 and a resilient 18 from Alice Johnson were the highlights in an otherwise lack lustre 112 all out. This then appeared to be a better score than it appeared as the Rams put up a real defence of their total taking six Strikers wickets before their lower order came out swinging closing out the victory for Strikers. Following the game the Rams took the opportunity to have a team building trip into

Beverley that certainly lifted team spirits following a tough run of fixtures. The weather this summer has left a bit to be desired and once again it reared its ugly head for the visit of Beverley to Humbleton. Captain Mark Oaks scored a gritty 78 for the Rams before the game was rained off between innings and was abandoned. Three games remain for the Rams with a trip to Hornsea next up in what could go a long way to securing Division 3 cricket for Humbleton next year. Highlight of the month has to go to Josh Styche for a career high 87 not out showing no lack of skill, determination and multiple renditions of his famous war cry “No Ruuuuun”.

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Withernsea AFC update By Tom Finn unavailability for Reserves players an issue. It boosted The first team have had two pre-season the squad having been friendly fixtures so far winning 3-2 and 5-1 at able to use Iley, Biglin, the hands of Club Atletico De Bransholme and Altoft, Woodall, Burden Priory FC respectively. The Club Bransholme and Jack Harman. The game was just good to get underway and get visitors had stepped in some minutes. Medforth was stretched and at late notice and had gave chances to Kai Littlewood, Cal Dean, Cal to borrow James Batty Bishop and Reece Halliwell. A commanding from Withernsea. The performance on the day for the locals saw club would like to thank them win 3-2 with Mountain at the double both AAK and Batty including one from the spot. Cam Maplebeck allowing us all the most also finished a through ball from Ciaran important thing in pre-season Collins, bursting through one on one. The due to them, which is minutes. This locals had plenty of chances on the day with was a decent contest in which the locals Mead and Dean unlucky to not cap off debut probably just shaded and took their chances performances with a goal. Bransholme gave a very well. Josh Biglin scored a fizzing finish stern test and are sure to do well in division into the bottom corner before Adam Bennett 4. doubled the advantage with a long range Priory FC was a completely different match effort. Robbie Woodall saved a penalty and with the Seasiders dominating and winning 5- made a couple more good saves. Dan Hooley 1. In fairness to the visitors they battled right made it 3-0 with a left footed free kick. The until the end and had a couple of chances. visitors hit one back with around 15 minutes Wouldn’t be surprised if they did well in the remaining. league full of new teams which is Division 7. Impressive debuts from both James Kitching and Josh Ward who both signed on after the game. Ward particularly impressive and comes to the Seasiders having turned down The locals headed off on the short journey to Westella & Willerby but dual signed for Selby Town. Ward scored one and set up two others Aldbrough on a wet Thursday evening. It was on the night. Veteran Tony Randle scored two an opportunity to wear the outstanding new goals and new boy Marc Mead also scoring a kit for the first time. Squad wise some late withdrawals didn’t help with Cal Dean and brace. Disappointing to see Ciaran Collins James Batty called into work, already missing limp out of action on this fixture. The locals was Brett Fisk, Tom Owens and Tony Everitt. however very impressive and looking very The first half was an open half - end to end. strong ahead of the season. Following a rearrangement of the leagues due Aldbrough very dangerous with their pace down the wings, Kai Littlewood kept in control to the changes in the ER Premier League the firsts will start the new season in East Riding down his left side very well. Withernsea worked hard and went close from distance a County League Division 2 couple of times with Mead firing just wide then Frazer headed just over from a corner. The dangerous Mead should of hit one The Seasiders played host to AAK S&S last opportunity first time but took a touch before Saturday at the High School grass pitch. The the defender intervened. Several more half locals had a mixed team out with chances came for the locals before half-time

FIRSTS UPDATE

WITHERNSEA RES V ALDBROUGH

WITHERNSEA RES V AAK

with Poole, Hooley and Frazer again failing to hit the target and challenge the keeper. Aldbrough had plenty of chances of their own, Milbank made one top quality save from a one on one, then made an outstanding penalty save down to his right before two more chances fizzed wide and then the opener came. The left winger cut inside and fired into the bottom corner to make it 1-0 at half time. In typical pre-season fashion the Seasiders did struggle to really get into any kind of momentum with the five subs switching around. The introduction of Iley and Biglin was a boost for the locals but Bowen was left struggling with his groin. The second half was similar to the first, Withernsea probably carving out another six chances and the hosts the same but the lack of quality on the finishing touch was proving costly. Milbank was again forced to make another remarkable save down to his left with the goal at the wingers mercy. While the Reserves had Milbank to thank and some chances of their own they couldn’t manage to test the keeper. Aldbrough doubled their advantage again with a move down their right hand side. Tom Richardson reduced arrears late on with a 20 yard strike into the corner for the locals. Withernsea finished the last 15 minutes well on top and looked likely to score with one opportunity being scrambled off the line from a corner the closest they came. Overall a good performance from the locals who will look to build on that with one, possibly two more matches with a couple more players to come back and fitness levels to build up. Performances that caught the eye of management and spectators on the night came via Mead, Littlewood, Richardson and Bishop.

NEW SEASIDERS KIT USED FOR THE FIRST TIME! The Reserves had the pleasure of being the first of the club teams to play in the new reversible kit in their game at Aldbrough. The away version of the outstanding kit was used in the game (pictured) The main kit sponsor is Game King with additional sponsorship from The Rosy Leaf and MPH accountancy (sleeves). The back of the shirts are sponsored by Peacock & Binnington and Withernsea Credit Union with Golfers Bay and Lawton Plumbing / Heating completing the kit sponsorship on the shorts. The club would like to thank all sponsors for their support and also a big thanks to the designers APX Performance LTD for having us looking in top order! Thanks should also go to the designers of the kits (Home Jack Dugdall, Away – Robbie Leckonby) who sent in their brilliant designs for the new kit in a competition ran by the club. The club hope to be able to use the new kit at all levels for the next two years. There will be an official unveiling of the new kit in the coming weeks so expect to see more coverage in the next Community News.

1. AWAY KIT: The new away kit designed by Robbie Leckonby 2. HOME KIT: The new home kit designed by Jack Dugdall 3. REVERSE: The back of the new Withernsea home kit 4. RESERVES: Withernsea Reserves in action

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Eastenders experience a difficult start By Richard Lusmore IT’S fair to say that as a club, Easington United’s pre-season programme isn’t going according to schedule and at first team level has resulted in a testing start to the Humber Premier League (HPL) campaign. The Eastenders were beaten 1-3 at home by Goole United in their opening league fixture and face a tricky upcoming period with squad options still at a premium. A combination of long-term injuries, work commitments, illness (the spectre of Covid still looms large) and other ‘distractions’ has meant manager Craig Foster not once having anything like a full-strength squad at his disposal for the three pre-season friendly fixtures and the league opener. That said the squad that lined up against Goole (which included the manager himself in goal following yet another enforced late withdrawal) proved an extremely competitive one and actually took the lead through Liam Murrey before slipping to defeat in the second half. The locals were set to face a further round of disruption over the August Bank Holiday weekend, with Reckitts Reserves the scheduled visitors on the Saturday. That game is followed in September by league fixtures against Driffield Evening Institute away and then newcomers Chaos United and Blackburn Athletic, both at home to close the month. Easington also host Beverley Town Reserves in the first round of the league cup, the Whiteheads Fish & Chips Cup on Saturday, September 11. Meanwhile, the draw for the preliminary round of the East Riding County FA Senior Country Cup sends the locals to play North Ferriby FC Development on 2 October, with the Yorkshire Old Boys Shield to follow at the end of the month. The disruption at the top end of the club has had a knock-on effect of those teams below the senior squad, of which there are hoped to be three for the new East Riding County League season. As such, none of the teams – Reserves, Thirds and Fourths – have actually played a game in their own right yet, with most fixtures having seen sides comprised from across the club spectrum. Ironically, the nearest something like an anticipated 2021/22 ‘Reserves XI’ took to the field it was to fulfil the first team friendly against Harchester just ten days before the HPL season started. With the Reserves set to ply their trade in Division 2 this season, a return of some/most of the currently unavailable squad members can’t come soon enough. Not that it’s all bad news. The influx of youngsters attracted by the success of last season’s tie-up with the junior

section at Patrington has resulted in a host of new faces, many of who have already experienced their first taste of open-age football. On the initial evidence there is no shortage of talent amongst them. The Reserves have received a bye in the East Riding Junior Country Cup, while both the Thirds and Fourths have been handed home ties in the East Riding Qualifying Cup competition. The Thirds will host Driffield Town and the Fourths play Wilberfoss Reserves, with both ties scheduled for Saturday, 9 October. At veterans level, the ‘Awd Ezzies’ have also been involved in pre-season action and recently enjoyed a wonderful afternoon as part of the ‘Finchy Football Fest’, a game played to officially unveil the new supporters structure at Low Farm. A 5-3 win over a Newland Vets team in front of a large crowd at Low Farm has set everyone up nicely for the new Hull & District Veterans League season. Off the field the club was set to hold its Annual General Meeting at the Granby on August 31. In addition, members are celebrating the success of the recent skydive event, which saw club volunteers Craig Smalley, Christine Ward and Alison Lusmore jump from 15,000 feet in aid of club funds and the Hull4Heroes veterans’ charity. A total of £1018.25 was raised via the online crowdfunding page, with a similar amount collected in via the more traditional sponsorship methods. Details of all forthcoming fixtures and events can be found on our club website at (www.easingtonunited.co.uk) and our social media pages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@EasingtonUtd).

1. OPENING LEAGUE GAME: Liam Murrey fires Easington ahead in their opening Humber Premier League game against Goole United (Picture: Burt Graham) 2. WONDERFUL DAY: Newland Vets and the Awd Ezzies pictured prior to the ‘Finchy Football Fest’ game, played as an official unveiling of the new spectator structure at Low Farm (Club photo) 3. A FITTING TRIBUTE: The new ‘stand’ at Low Farm named in honour of one of the club’s supporters but also dedicated to past members of the ‘East End’ club (Club photo) 4. INTREPID TRIO: Alison Lusmore, Christine Ward and Craig Smalley ahead of their recent skydive at Hibaldstow (Club photo) 5. JUMPING FOR HEROES: Alison Lusmore takes the plunge as one of three volunteers whose combined efforts have helped raise £2,000 for club funds and the Hull4Heroes charity (Picture: Skydive Hibaldstow)

32 September 2021

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