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THE FEARLESS YOUNG I
Above: Cover Star Tyrone McCarthy (page 6) Far Left: Capturing the Moment Laura Bradley (page 30)
Above Right: Hull City Football Club First Team spend some time in Ogino. Right: Al Porto Restaraunt situated right in the heart of the Hull Marina
t was Pablo Picasso who once said, ‘It takes a very long time to become young’. It is a quote that I have attempted to interpret for many years and yet ironically only now am I starting to appreciate its true meaning. I believe it takes time for us to realise that we have nothing to lose, that there are no real risks in life, only opportunities. When we start to have faith in the belief that absolutely anything can happen, then and only then will we be capable of achieving greatness. We have to remember what it felt like to be a child, to be fearless, curious and care free. To not think of ‘what ifs’ in relation to risk and failure but as a chance to learn and grow. Issue 004 of LOCO. is dedicated to those creative, ambitious and fearless individuals, who are constantly seeking ways to break the mould and challenge the status quo. From our cover story on Tyrone McCarthy and his endeavour to change the lives of children in third world countries, to Northern Lights Drama who are nurturing and mentoring the acting stars of the future. We have an abundance of great stories on a range of new, young and exciting businesses, as well as some fantastic youth focused features in our style and people sections. The younger generation of this county are the ones who will lead us into a new era of commercial and cultural growth. We ask that you support them and guide them on their mission to bring sustained success and prosperity to our region. Issue 004 | LOCO. MAGAZINE | 3
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CONTENTS
THE FULL BLOOD PROJECT / MAY 2015 Page 6 Tyrone McCarthy - The Full Blood Project / Page 12 Hull City AFC at Ogino Restarant / Page 14 Hull Fashion Week Finale at Hull City Hall / Page 18 Al Porto Restaraunt on the Hull Marina / Page 22 The Butchers Dog Micro Pub / Page 25 The Colour of Summer / Page 26 Suzie Marquito Fashion Tips / Page 27 Lesley Wilks Super Natural / Page 28 Andrew & Rogers Varifocal Contact Lenses / Page 30 Capturing The Moment by Laura Bradley / Page 32 Northern Lights Drama School / Page 34 Acorn Funding / Page 35 Mind Charity / / Page 37 FB Wealth Management - Financial Advice / Page 38 Hope Rooms - The Colour Run / Page 39 Richard McKeating - Health & Fitness Page 40 LOCO. Homes Section - Providing the best platform for our local Homes industry
I M P O S I N G F O R M I D A B L E Is the journey that faces Tyrone McCarthy as he sets out on a mission to deliver game changing social development projects around the globe, whilst still battling for sustained success with his new teammates at Craven Park. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDY HOUGHTON
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ugby League, a potent mix of power, passion and pride. Characteristics that could not have been better illustrated than during the recent derby day clash between the city’s two super league powerhouses, FC and KR. The level of skill and commitment shown by both sets of players demonstrated to people all over country, that Hull has well and truly established itself as one of the proudest sporting cities in the UK and one where Rugby League is clearly thriving. We chat to Hull KR and Ireland Loose Forward Tyrone McCarthy about his recent move to the Robins, his view on the games future and how his Full Blood Project is using the sport as a vehicle to support and educate individuals from impoverished countries around the world. We meet Tyrone at Hull Marina, a place that aptly reflects the changing face of this city, with streams of restaurants, bars and cafes lining the streets either side of an eclectic collection of yachts and ageing fishing boats. Tyrone is clearly surprised by the beauty of this side of the city with the rustic brickwork of Hull’s old town illuminated by the late afternoon sun, creating a warm and colourful palette of reds and browns with striking shadows creating an air of mystery about what lies within the walls of this great city. Tyrone seemingly attracts a similar level of intrigue with people naturally drawn to his striking appearance, a 26 year old 6ft 3’ warrior with a seriously impressive beard that just goes to confirm this guy is the ultimate image of strength and power, almost like a modern day Samson. All the same you can equally sense this isn’t a natural occurrence, Tyrone clearly takes his appearance very seriously and who can blame him with Super League now the second most watched sport in the UK. He jokes, “We have to do the promotional work now for Sky Sports with the walkouts, so there is always banter between the boys about how we look on TV”. It is certainly a sign of the changing face of the sport moving away from the stereotyped northern working classes, taking part in a brutal mud bath in front of small local
crowds. Nowadays Rugby League is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, being taught in every school across the UK and viewing figures show that nearly 50% of the TV audience now comes from the south of the country. Tyrone has seen the development of the sport first hand coming through the ranks at Warrington as a young kid, before opting to pursue a degree in Physical Education at Edge Hill University, alongside playing student rugby. This followed with a permanent contract at the Wolves resulting in a Challenge Cup Final appearance in just his 3rd game at senior level. Since then it has been a rollercoaster ride for Tyrone, with spells playing Championship rugby for Leigh, before returning to Warrington and playing in nearly every game of the 2012 season, culminating in Challenge Cup success in 2012, “It was a massive year for me to play a full season of Super League and take part in a grand final, it was certainly a career high”. Unfortunately 2013 saw a lack of opportunity for Tyrone, which resulted in him having to make the difficult decision to move to Australia to reignite his love for the game and gain first team experience again with Queensland Rugby League team Northern Pride. “It was a really difficult time for me both personally and professionally. I wasn’t playing games and it became very frustrating, so much so that I had to make the difficult decision to leave Warrington. I decided to move to Queensland to rediscover my passion for Rugby and started to enjoy the game again, on reflection it was probably the most important decision of my career to date”. When asked what the major difference was in Australia compared to the UK Tyrone explained, “It’s huge out there, the NRL is like football over here with massive crowds, sponsorship and media exposure. The key difference is the membership schemes, where fans can sign up for around 30 dollars a year and are sent offers such as cheap tickets, discounted merchandise and personal messages from players, this draws the crowds in and builds the brand of the game. There is certainly a lot we can learn from the way the sport is run out there”.
“It was a really difficult time for me both personally and professionally”
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It was in July of last year that Hull KR Head Coach Chris Chester called Tyrone to offer him the opportunity to come back to Super League. “Chris said he had been following my progress in Australia and felt I would fit well into his plans at KR. The ambition was clear to see and we have now brought in 13 new players for this season, which is a great signal of intent. The next 12 months will be a really exciting time for the club and our fans, as the players begin to gel and we start building some momentum in the league”. You can tell just by talking to Tyrone that he has a burning desire to succeed, not just for his own personal gain but for that of the team and their supporters. Tyrone informs me the key to this positivity lies in the fact there are no big egos in the team and that is a theme he believes runs consistently throughout Rugby League, “I think it is partly due to the salary cap which means that there isn’t a massive disparity in wages amongst most players in the league, it means you are all on a level playing field. I think its also about personalities in the team because Chris said to me when I joined that it’s all about having the right attitude and if you are good person off the pitch, you are usually a good player on it”. Whilst this does certainly drive the right team behaviour, I ask Tyrone does it not become slightly demoralising when you see the Premier League players, egos or not being offered inordinate sums, he responds “not so much because there is an appreciation that Rugby League still isn’t attracting the same level of sponsorship, TV revenue or attendances that the Premier League or even Championship affords. I do however think we can be our own worse enemy to a certain extent with the way in which we brand the game, splitting the codes and marketing them independently doesn’t make sense to me but things are starting to change with the recent rule changes, re-introduction of cheerleaders, walkouts and increased focus on grassroots projects all bringing positivity and excitement back into the game”. The area of grassroots development is topic that is very close to Tyrone’s heart, having experienced it first hand as a 9 year old boy in Warrington and he believes this is exactly where Rugby has started to build an edge over other sports such as football, “Rugby has always had great local heritage and a real community feel, even on a sunday morning at the local clubs players get together in the clubhouse, have some food and drinks and socialise together, which is great to see and I think that builds a level of respect between teams and embeds the right behaviours in youngsters to carry that attitude through to senior level”. According to Tyrone this is not just beneficial from a sporting perspective, it is also key to building social skills from an early age and this is something that is incredibly important for players who come through sporting youth systems, not just in the UK but around the world. Tyrone’s passion to help nurture the talent of the future whilst using sport as a tool to educate and support their social development has led to him co-founding a global charity entitled ‘The Full Blood’ project. The goal according to Tyrone is to use Rugby as a vehicle to fundraise, educate kids on social matters and to guide their development in the world of sport. In his own words
“Full Blood is a grassroots project set up to support the sporting and social development of children around the world, to ensure they are more educated, informed and ready for what the world will throw at them. This could mean doing workshops on the prevention of malaria, right through to developing sporting talent via training and mentoring”. The project is run and self-funded by Tyrone and family friend Rob Griffiths in the UK, whilst Nigel Scott and Tom Whitehead manage the operation in Fiji. The project was founded in 2012 on the back of Tyrone’s first visit to Africa with Comic Relief, “I just had a desire to change the lives of children who have so little and to help prepare them socially for their lives both in and out of sport. It started with a charity called GIVE (Groups In Voluntary Education) who offer you the chance to deliver whatever your passion is in order to give the kids enjoyment and education. Since then I have taken on ‘Full Blood’ and we have our first major trip to Gambia planned for later this year”. The project that is run in Fiji in partnership with ‘Think Pacific’ is more focused on Rugby League with Nigel and Tom running programs such as ‘The Blood Test’ which took 26 of the most talented kids from rural villages and educated them in social skills before they were selected to go on trial with NRL sides. Tyrone explains the thinking behind the program saying, “A lot of the teams will pluck these kids out of rural villages where they haven’t been taught any life skills and they can then be thrown back by the team with little or no education. We attempt to prepare them so that either way they have some skills to be able to apply for jobs and carve out a career even if they don’t make it in the world of Rugby. The program has been a great success with two lads now playing for Fiji Under 18’s, which is a fantastic result”. The longer term plan for Tyrone and the Full Blood team is to go full circle and bring back the project to the UK, with fundraisers already planned in a number of areas around the country including a Newcastle 9’s event on the 30th May at Leazes Park. When asked what the ultimate ambition is for the project Tyrone explained, “Full Blood is ultimately about becoming Full Blooded
International Rugby players and building the DNA of a Rugby player in either code of the game, fundamentally it is all about having the right attitude on and off the pitch as this breeds success. Therefore if we can start to offer that support to young talented kids in this country as well as many others around the world, then we can start to build a sustainable pipeline of talent for the future, which will in turn help the sport grow socially and commercially. Who knows maybe in the not too distant future we could be looking at a sport that is as big globally as football”. It is a huge challenge that awaits Tyrone and his team but seeing the drive and determination in his eyes you know that he will give absolutely everything to make it a reality. It is testament to Tyrone’s skill and commitment that he is managing to hold down a regular spot in a high performing Hull KR team, alongside running a life changing project educating and supporting children in deprived and impoverished countries around the world. My final question was therefore two fold, how on earth do you manage it and what keeps you motivated? His reply epitomises his attitude and character, “We train 4/5 times a week so I do get a day off, which allows me to plan fundraisers and activities, as well as working on new merchandise and marketing of the Full Blood brand. Ultimately my motivation comes from one simple thing, seeing that child’s smile when they receive something that we take for granted in this country every day ‘opportunity’, that smile ultimately makes all of our hard work worthwhile”. Tyrone and the team at Full Blood are currently looking for sponsorship and support from local companies, if you would like to partner with this fantastic project or want to be part of the team to visit Gambia you can get in touch via www.thefullbloodproject.org/get-involved T-shirts and other merchandise are now also available and you can keep a track of the teams progress by following them on twitter @TheFullBloods
“I just had a desire to change the lives of children who have so little”
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HULL CITY AT OGINO Hull city first team took the time to cook up and serve Japanese food at Ogino Restaraunt in Beverley By Kerry Haycock - B For Business Photography By Laura Bradley On the 16th March the restaurant was taken over by Hull City Football Club for a charity event to raise money for the teenage cancer trust. With 8 players cooking in the kitchen and 6 players serving the food to 70 guests! The players were split into two teams on starters there was Paul Mcshane, James Chester, Christian Fernandez & Ted Munson with Alex Bruce, Robbie Brady and office assistant, Ash Lord working front of house. On mains in the kitchen we had Curtis Davies, Liam Rosenior, Will Royall & Dan Lothian with David Meyler, Ahmed Elmohamady & Jake Livermore working front of house. The event went extremely well raising over ÂŁ7000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
HULL FASHION WEEK
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IT’S SHOW TIME The glamour of Hull Fashion Week captivates the entire city. Photography By Ian Brown
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HULL FASHION WEEK Photography by Ian Brown During one week of the year Hull becomes a mecca for local and regional fashionistas. Showcasing the very best boutique and high street fashion available from across our county. Elegantly hosted and displayed by a vast array of local models and celebrities. Kathryn Shillito from HULL BID was extremely pleased with the turn out and how the week ran, saying “ Once again we have had a fantastic reception to Fashion Week, with great support from a number of local businesses and people�. The finale on Saturday at Hull City Hall attracted around 2000 people and this truly demonstrates the importance of fashion and style in our commumity. To view a video highlight of the finale visit www.locomagazine.co.uk.
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oncealed inside Warehouse 13, this beautifully quaint roman restaurant is another deceivingly simple yet stylish addition to a bustling cosmopolitan area, that has for centuries acted as a thriving gateway for explorers visiting our city. Since it’s regeneration in the early 1980’s the Hull Marina has become home to plush apartments, swanky office buildings and chic bars. The rows of modern yachts and sailing boats only add to the classy and cultured image being carved out of the city’s former industrial glory. Al Porto adds a dash of Mediterranean colour and vibrancy to the scene. Located above the main Marina Office, the restaurant has a real rustic latin feel, with exposed brick work, low lighting and a colourful blend of cherry and chocolate furnishings. At first glance the menu looks deceptively simple, featuring a blend of classic Italian dishes and fresh favourites, such as Pollo alla Crema, Seafood Risotto and their renowned T Bone Steak. The absolute key according to the Restaurant Manager is providing simple dishes, cooked superbly, using only the very best ingredients, “we source our meat daily from Robin Goodfellow Butchers in Hessle, we visit Grimsby Fish Market three times a week and we also get weekly deliveries of cheeses and cured meats directly from Italy”. This level of scrutiny and commitment to quality is essential in delivering the flavour profile needed to accurately represent Italian cuisine, “Italy has always had a fantastic reputation for fresh meat and fish and yet we
equally have a great plethora of choice available on our own shores. We therefore make it an absolute priority to utilise it, as it not only provides a fantastic taste but it in turn ensures we keep reinvesting back into our local economy”. It’s not just the food that makes Al Porto such a distinguished choice, the extensive wine list is simply extraordinary, with a range to suit absolutely every taste and budget, from the popular Gavi di Gavi white to the Brunello red, even the Prosecco is imported directly from Italy, for that crisp and authentic taste. The level of passion and focus on the food and drink here is simply incredible, with nearly every member of staff from the owner to the waiters trained as professional chefs, even the desserts are individually hand prepared, with a rotating variety of Italian Cheesecakes readily available. Whilst the cuisine is no doubt exceptional, the defining factor that sets Al Porto apart is the level and manner of service. The waiting staff have a very simple approach when catering for their diners, “all of our staff are fully trained and educated in our food and fine wines, meaning they have a thorough knowledge of our menus if the customer requires a recommendation. Equally they are very aware that we are trying to create a friendly, relaxed and casual dining experience so it’s important to judge each individual situation and not to pressurise or rush the customer”. The art of Al Porto lies in the fact that it doesn’t complicate the process of dining, it focuses on three key elements; high quality food, set in a simply stunning environment, delivered by a knowledgeable and passionate team. If you are looking for a casual yet elegant dining experience in the heart of one of the most iconic and beautiful areas of the city, then you really need not consider anywhere else. The venue even has it’s own large function area, with original wooden pillars and rustic brick walls that create an impressive backdrop for any corporate or private event. Open 10am – 10pm, Al Porto will immerse you in the sights, sounds and flavours of Italy, leaving you feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and ready to return. To book a table you can either visit: www.alporto.co.uk or alternatively call 01482 238889 Issue 004 | LOCO. MAGAZINE | 21
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THE BUTCHERS DOG In the heart of Driffield, on Middle Street South is a little gem that to the untrained eye looks not too dissimilar to a second hand Bicycle shop, with a large ageing steel frame suspended from the ceiling, covered in an array of colourful tags. The frosted glass below is embellished with the image of a dog running down the street holding a rind of sausages in it’s mouth and above it in gold writing is the name of this mysterious venue ‘The Butchers Dog’.
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The modest burgundy shop front is almost intentionally creating a sense of intrigue as to what may lie within. Open the door and you are still a little unsure, one thing you do know is that you feel like you have just stepped back in time, in fact you may even consider having a quick look over your shoulder before closing the door to make sure there are still cars and not carriages in the street. The creaking floorboards, low lighting and mixture of pungent odours overload your senses. Taking a look around you begin to make sense of where you are, an imposing oak bar stands proudly in centre view, propped up by a couple of locals who have clearly dropped in after work for a swift half. The walls are adorned with traditional mirrors, local pictures, funny signs and hanging chalk boards. It is remarkably quiet with just a small group of friends chewing the fat on benches and stools by the window, enjoying an array of beers, ciders and wine. Yes that’s right, wine! The Butchers Dog is one of very few micropubs in the area to have a comprehensive wine list. This is in most part down to the fact that this quirky little drinking hole is the creation of a 25 year old local woman, Natalie Briglin. I told you it was going to be full of surprises! Natalie founded The Butchers Dog in September of last year after seeing that the big brewery pubs she had worked for were struggling and had seen the emerging trend of micropubs in other parts of the country. “We just felt that people in Driffield didn’t really have a place to go for traditional ale, as the majority of the larger chains only offer lager or standard bitters”. The décor inside is a real eclectic mix of the old and new with the bar itself actually purchased from a pub in Somerset via Ebay. Natalie says, “When we got it back, it was very tatty and the only part we could salvage was the panelling, which is supported by shelving and brackets made from my uncles decking and fence. In all honesty there isn’t anything that is new in here, it’s mainly old tat that has been reclaimed and reused or as my dad calls it ‘up-cycling’”. The bar is by no means the only piece of second hand furniture in the pub with the lights, signs and a range of ornaments a top the bar which have been donated by patrons. This sense of community is
really important to Natalie, “it’s nice because it is almost like they have taken a little bit of ownership for the pub”. This theme of community is evident as you see couples, friends and even families socialising with one another. The real difference you see with Butchers Dog compared to your standard chain pub is the quirky little offerings such as the tapas trays, which are three one third pint glasses on a wooden tray, allowing you to sample a variety of ales or ciders before committing to your favourite. The suppliers Natalie works with are primarily local with Wold Top, Great Newsome, Brass Castle, Atom and Moorlands an ever present feature. “The result is we get a great variety of beers, whilst still supporting the local economy and the locals certainly enjoy it”. The key according to Natalie, is doing the basics well and that is emphasised in everything from the décor and layout, to the beers and pork pies. “It is all about sourcing as much as you can from trusted local suppliers and not spending too much money on things that could potentially take away from the culture of the pub, for example we don’t have TVs, WIFI, music or fruit bandits, because it just goes against what we are about and I think people like that”. Natalie has seen the business go from strength to strength with the pub now seeing a regular compliment of customers and takings well above her expectations, “I originally had just hoped to pay my wages so to be able to employ staff and start to build the brand with takeaway beers, t shirts and meet the brewer nights at such an early stage is fantastic”. The Butchers Dog is another example of a thriving small business that at its core is simply about following a passion, identifying a gap in the market and having the guts to take a risk, you simply don’t have to know everything about everything in order to start. I’m a big believer that imperfections create character, a sense of originality and honesty, with The Butchers Dog you know they are not hiding any scrapes or scars, instead they choose to embrace them as key features of their personality. No luxuries, no modern touches, just a good old fashioned English pub for people to congregate, socialise and enjoy a drink together.
“The name is a quirky combination of the shop being a former Butchers and our dalmatian dog Peppa”
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Shop for core wardrobe staples, which can be easily layered and accessorized. These are your trusty essentials, which need to layer and co-ordinate with more statement pieces you buy each season that may be more trend led. So choose a neutral palette with maybe one or two accent colours or prints. Girls…you can still look amazing without over doing it! Remember the “less is more” theory when experimenting with your looks. Discover your own sense of uniqueness by dressing appropriately for your body shape, selecting the right cuts, silhouettes and shades that suit you. Make the right style decisions and you’ll feel confident, stay on trend and attract attention for the right reasons! “LIKE” our new Facebook Page: Bohemia Hull for up to date collections & shop direct or visit the boutique: Bohemia Boutique 2B The Weir, Hessle, HU13 0RU. Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm Instagram:BohemiaBoutique Twitter: @bohemiaboutique www.bohemiaboutique.com Tel: 01482 627530
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PRETTY NATURAL Is LESS make up more attractive than more? Whether you’re a teenager, mum to a teenager or an influential glam(ma) this is especially for you! Being a specialist in Make-up, skincare AND brows the big debate over whether less is more is very much usually a personal thing, however with one of the key trends for Spring/Summer The no-makeup’ look is becoming more popular on runways, social media and in celebrity photo shoots. One thing that I am definitely passionate about is the need to educate and influence young girls not to ‘overdo’ their hair & make up , have eyebrows groomed professionally and establish a good skincare routine from an early age! Using good skincare products doesn’t always have to be expensive, but establishing a good routine involving cleansing and moisturizing is priceless! Enhancing a teenagers natural beauty is often far more attractive than some of the harsher, heavier make up looks some girls try to emulate. Gone is the black, heavy kohl liner, lashings of mascara and mirror shine lipgloss. Replace this with flawless, luminous skin, natural well groomed brows, and sultry softly shaded eyes. ‘Beautiful colour, a great cut and healthy looking hair is far more appealing than over processed colour, poorly applied extensions and overstyled locks’ says leading colourist and celebrity stylist Samuel Johnson of Harringtons, Hull. So forget the ‘Towie’ glamour and go for the Made in Chelsea polished preening instead! Lesley’s top tips: BB creams are great on young skin, give a light coverage with a healthy glow - my favourite is Lily Lolos BB cream £11.99. A good set of make up brushes are essential, last forever and make great birthday or xmas gifts. Lashings of heavy mascara really isn’t attractive and can often damage yr lashes if not removed correctly. Invest in a good brow technique such as HD brows (£30) or HD brows express (£20), the earlier your brows are shaped properly the less likely they will become over threaded or plucked! Don’t try new hair colour techniques at home, you often spend more by correcting it than visiting a colour expert in the first place. For appointments with Lesley visit www.lesleywilks.co.uk Or any enquiries or advice e mail: info@lesleywilks.co.uk Appts with Samuel JohnsonHarringtons Tel : 01482 216417 For a behind the scenes glimpse at how we created our ‘Less is more beautiful” look on 16 year old Reegan visit us online at www.locomagazine.co.uk
“Establishing a good routine involving cleansing and moisturizing is priceless!”
Above & Right model Reegan Moore Make up by Beauty Expert Lesley Wilks Hair by Sam Johnson
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ndrew Scott BSc (Hons) D.Opt, a partner at Andrew & Rogers Optometrists in Beverley and director of Eyecontact (uk) in Hessle, is an optometrist speciailising in the fitting of the very latest designs of varifocal contact lenses. It comes as a surprise to most people that its possible to get varifocal contact lenses. As a contact lens optometrist I fit quite a lot of varifocal contact lenses. From the age of about 45 it becomes impossible for the human eye to do all of the focusing it is required to do. Presbyopia is the condition of hardening of the lens inside the eye, which is relieved by the use of varifocal lenses. They offer increasing focal assistance to the eye for near vision. The actual lens that does this, be it a contact lens or spectacle lens, is quite complex, which explains why many people are often not keen. When fitted well, however, they can be life changing! The latest technology, in both contact lenses and spectacle lenses, now allows for lenses to be individually designed for a person’s particular needs. My favourite varifocal contact lens can be made with more than 1 billion different parameters, and that means with a bit of skill and a little time, I am confident of designing the right lens for you. Modern high quality contact lenses allow for continuous wear, i.e. we can sleep in them, if they are comfortable.
STYLE This allows you to almost forget that you even need eye correction at all. Some contact lenses will also prevent the passage of UV light. This is a subtle advantage, but highly beneficial; it reduces the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration! When you consider that the eye does change gradually throughout life and the power of the contact lens can change appropriately, usually with no additional cost, then it would seem contact lenses could be the perfect form of eye correction for almost everybody. However, beware of cheap contact lenses. They may not supply the eye with enough oxygen, they may not be acurately correcting the eye, which has been shown to worsen short sightedness, and they are unlikely to have a good UV blocker. So if you are reading this article wearing glasses, and would rather you weren’t then book a consultation with me in Beverley or Hessle Andrew & Rogers Optometrists 15 North Bar Within Beverley, HU17 8AP - 01482 860362 www.andrewandrogers.com Eye Contact UK Ltd 8 The Orchard Centre Hessle, HU13 0AA - 01482 645369 www.eyecontact.co.uk
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knew from quite a young age that I had to work in a creative industry. I remember doing work experience in corporate environments, and just knowing then that it would never be for me. So I studied media & psychology in Leeds and began working in television. After landing a university placement in the Emmerdale press office for a few weeks, the production team asked me to come back as an assistant in the script department over the summer. In 2005 I moved down to London for an internship at MTV, working on VH2, an old sister channel of VH1. It was an amazing opportunity for a 21-yearold fresh out of university. I had the pleasure of working with bands & acts I loved, interviewing people I’d only dreamed of, and meeting people who would become friends for life. In between my two stints at MTV I freelanced for a while, working on shows like The Royal Variety Performance, Celebrity Big Brother and The Prince’s Trust Concert at the Tower of London, but the unpredictable life of a TV freelancer soon began to wear me down and I knew I had to make a big change. So I took a leap of faith into the world of fashion PR. I had no idea what I was doing when I started my job as a PR assistant, but I quickly learnt as I went along and soon fell in love with the buzz of securing press for the footwear brands I was working on. I was making fantastic contacts & securing great coverage on Radio 1, in the Grazia fashion charts, and in all the monthlies, weeklies and nationals. But I was made redundant within a year and once again left wondering what to do next. It was around this time that my mum Terri (having moved over to York after running her own nursery school for 14 years in Longton, Lancashire - where I grew up) and I had a conversation about the possibility of starting a business. She was keen to work for herself again, and I had been hugely inspired by my good friend from school, Laura Lawson. She and her husband Pete have run Lawson Photography for 10 years now, and are amongst the top wedding photographers in the country. I was so impressed by what they’d achieved and I craved the satisfaction and freedom of working for myself, doing something I loved. Back in 2007, vintage wasn’t the huge craze it is now. There were two or three other great vintage clothing websites already in existence at the time, but there was certainly room for another. I’d always had vintage pieces in my wardrobe. Being a girl of the 1970s, my mum was also hugely into fashion and making her own clothes. So Love Miss Daisy was born. I was lucky enough to land a freelance Account Executive position at a great agency through a friend, and it was during that time that I was essentially working two jobs. We spent at least a year researching, collecting, buying & learning before launching. We wanted to expand our combined knowledge and be sure that we were entering into the
PEOPLE industry as informed and as savvy as we could possibly be. Once the website launched, it became evident that in order to make it work, I would have to go full time (possibly the scariest part of starting any new business!) We were at an advantage however when it came to press coverage, thanks to my time in fashion PR. Within our first year we had already been featured in Sunday Times Style, Look magazine, The Sun, Reveal & lots more, which gave us the boost we needed to really get going. I can’t stress enough how much it’s worth pursuing whatever it is that’s going to make you feel happy and fulfilled rather than drained and disheartened at the end of each day. Even if that means spending a few years eating beans on toast and spending every night & weekend on the sofa watching Netflix because you can’t afford to go anywhere. At least you’re on the road to achieving it. It doesn’t necessarily mean starting your own business, it just means finding out where your passion lies and aiming to make a living from it. We have extremely successful weeks and extremely quiet weeks. After 6 years we’ve learned there’s no pattern to it and you have to accept that being self employed often means you won’t know how much or how little will land in your bank account at the end of the month. But if anything, that encourages you to push on and try new angles & new approaches. It soon became apparent that vintage dresses were our most popular item. We do sell skirts, tops, coats and accessories, but dresses really are the most popular. We try to cater for all ages, styles and budgets. We stock vintage from the 1940s through to the 1980s, everything from simple sun dresses to beautiful prom dresses. In 2012 I stumbled on a hidden passion for photography, bought my first DSLR and had my nose in a different photography book every night. I spent over 2 years self-teaching, until I finally plucked up the courage to photograph a friend’s wedding as a gift. There was no pressure as they’d hired a pro, but when the groom’s family saw my images and thought I was the pro, it gave me the injection of confidence I needed to create a website and start promoting myself, which turned out to be one of the best things I ever did. Every time I’ve decided to take my work life in a new direction, great things have happened. Einstein was on the money when he said “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Check out Love Miss Daisy Vintage Boutique at: www.lovemissdaisy.com Twitter - @lovemissdaisy Instagram - @lovemissdaisy www.facebook.comlovemissdaisyvintage Issue 004 | LOCO. MAGAZINE | 31
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rama is a powerful tool to stimulate creativity, self confidence and independent thinking. It helps develop fundamental life skills, channel energy and ultimately have a hell of a lot of fun. That is the view of two professional actors from the region, who recently launched an independent theatre school for young people across our county. Hannah Levy and Tilly Oakshott established Northern Lights Drama in September 2013, with the ambition to help develop the confidence and communication skills of young people, whilst also inspiring and nurturing the next generation of rising stars. Hannah describes where the idea came from, saying
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“we identified a gap in the market for affordable drama classes for children in East Yorkshire. We also recognise how drama and performance can be used to improve personal confidence, public speaking and teamwork”. Tilly adds, “We never really had anywhere like NLD growing up and felt that by sharing our own experiences we could provide young people with a safe environment in which to grow in confidence and ability. The result being that when they finally leave school they will have the fundamental social skills that will open a greater number of doors for them, whether that is in the field of drama or elsewhere”.
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Hannah Levy (left) & Tilly Oakshot (right) We meet Hannah and Tilly at Hull Collegiate, the school they used to attend and one of many where they now teach. Tilly explains what a whirlwind the past few years have been, saying “It has gone full circle really, we left here in 2006 and since then we have been to university and drama school and now we are back here working with our old drama teacher, helping develop the next generation of budding actors”. The girls deliver there classes across a range of schools in the area from primary to secondary, private to state, it is all about giving as many children across the region the opportunity to grow through drama. Tilly appreciates how important this is for young people by drawing parallels to her own childhood, “As a 10 year old girl I was really shy and my mum managed to get me to start attending local acting classes, over a period of two years I became an entirely different person with more confidence and motivation. It completely changed my life”. This theme of guidance and support is something that is of huge help to a number of schools and parents across the region, Hannah has been astonished by the level of positive feedback her and Tilly have received so far, saying “Parents have come up to us and thanked us for helping give their child a way to focus there energy and build their confidence. Teachers have equally described how they have really struggled with some of the kids previously and yet within weeks of them joining the classes they have started to see real changes in their attitude and behaviour”. Hannah and Tilly acknowledge that whilst the industry is incredibly challenging and difficult to break
into, they feel there first hand experience can help guide the future generation. Hannah believes that because they are both working in the world of theatre, film and TV this enables them to share their real life learnings with the kids, “We appreciate that only a small handful of our students will develop through and go for auditions and castings but when they do we believe we can mentor and support them to ensure they are prepared for what awaits”. Northern Lights are also proud to work closely with theatrical agent Esta Charkham Associates (ECA) to represent a handful of the most talented pupils within the industry. At Christmas the school worked with Middle Child Theatre Company, appearing as the chorus in the pantomime ‘Jack and The Beanstalk’ at Fruit Space, Hull. Tilly believes this is an exciting sign of things to come, “It’s great that we are starting to build a reputation for developing young talent in the area and to be a part of such large scale professional productions like this is very rewarding for us and our pupils. We hope that with Hull being crowned ‘City of Culture’ in 2017 this will bring more opportunity for our students, as it is hugely satisfying to see them go from young shy kids to strong confident performers and to know that we have been a helping hand in that process”. To discover more about the full range of classes on offer please visit: www.heynld.co.uk, e-mail: info@heynld.co.uk or call: 01482 641690 Twitter - @NLDrama Issue 004 | LOCO. MAGAZINE | 33
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At LOCO. we believe that all ideas are worth pursuing no matter how big or small. The very concept of taking that very first step into the seemingly unknown is something that not only excites us but is the very foundation of why and how we began as a company. With such a thriving area for both growth and potential opportunity it is a true pleasure to spend time with those people who have the enthusiasm, the passion and the actual ability to harness these ideas and propell them directly into the realms of reality. Chamber Acorn Fund has been a Delivery Partner across the region for the Government Start up Loan Scheme since 2013 and has just completed its 250th loan. The Scheme is no longer restricted to applicants by age and is open to both new start up businesses and those under 12 months old. Unsecured loans at low interest rates up to a maximum of £25,000 are available to those that can demonstrate a good idea supported by a convincing business plan. A free business mentor is assigned to every applicant pre and post loan to provide ongoing help and advice whilst the business establishes itself. Peter Sykes, Fund Manager commented: “We have seen a strong demand for funds across a wide variety of businesses, which is not surprising since this kind of offer is not available anywhere else and the offer of free mentoring from experienced business people is invaluable”. “This programme is one of a number of financial support products the Acorn Fund can offer to businesses. Since 2004 the Fund has invested over £11 Million in the local economy, creating new jobs and businesses and increasing wealth across the region”. Peter added continuing “Our staff are time served corporate bankers with many years of experience of supporting SME’s and we offer a refreshing approach for those wishing to start their own business. With more and more people finding it difficult to find a job, never mind the right one, this represents a fantastic opportunity to translate an idea into a commercial enterprise, particularly now a specific fund has been created to help support set up costs together with free mentoring. You can register your interest by ringing the Chamber Acorn Fund Office on 01482 324976 or by visiting the website www.startuploans.co.uk or simply email c.simpson@chamberacornfund.com.
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What is Wealth Management? There’s just so much to it, from helping families reduce or remove the need to pay Inheritance Tax, to ensuring the mortgage is paid or loved ones are financially secure on death or serious illness, to helping pay for university fees or saving in to a savings plan for younger generations of the family. In a nutshell it’s a minefield for someone without experience to navigate with very damaging outcomes if incorrect decisions are made and gaps are left unfilled within ones financial plans.
Who is Wayne Audsley? I’ve recently turned 33 years old which means I’ve now been in the industry for 10 years, how time flies. During that time I’ve worked with some great people and learnt plenty of valuable lessons along the way. In April 2015 I’m about to sit my 14th examination and hopefully my last for a long while, and assuming I pass (fingers crossed) I shall be rewarded with the highly coveted ‘Chartered’ status and at the age of 33, will be one of the youngest advisers in the country with this title, which will be a fantastic personal achievement for me, but increases my expertise and service offering to new and existing clients.
What is unique about your approach? Service, service, service, it’s what it’s all about as far as I’m concerned. I firmly believe and make it my number one priority, that a superior customer service manner, over and above what would be expected, is paramount and a key part of the overall advice process. Being able to empathise and communicate with clients in a way they understand, removing the jargon and explaining things in plain English, is a very important element of the ongoing relationship with my clients, any of them will tell you that! It people’s money we are dealing with, people’s lives, people’s financial security and future, so getting it wrong or not taking in to account their objectives, circumstances and needs is not an option. I am young compared to your typical Financial Adviser, but already have 10 years’ experience and am one step away from becoming one of the youngest Chartered Financial Advisers in the country.
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Best piece of advice you could give? One of the best pieces of advice I can give is begin planning asap, regardless of what it is you are planning. If you have time, you have the ability to achieve, otherwise once the time has passed there is nothing you can do about it and what will be will be. In addition, shop around, don’t settle for what you have if what you have you are unhappy with and make sure the person you are dealing with has your best interest at the centre of what they do.
The service that you offer? I advise all kinds of clients right across the spectrum, using the whole of the market to source their solutions, that’s the benefit of being independent, being able to assist regardless of their needs. I look after personal clients of all kinds, businesses, trusts and charities. Its not all about pensions and investments either, I look at tax planning and protecting ones financial plan with carefully implemented protection plans to ensure in the event of the unexpected, families are sustaining financial security. My first meeting always comes at no cost and is not restricted to time restraints, I will spend as much time as necessary to listen and understand what it is you are looking to achieve, then will provide a basic summary and report of what kind of things you should be considering to achieve your aims and goals and also identify any gaps you are unaware of in your financial plans, this again at no cost but a valuable document which you can use as you wish. I’m available all hours either at my office based in Woodmansey, near to Beverley on 01482 889430, my mobile on 07817263537 or my email address at w.audsley@fbwealth.co.uk FB Wealth Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate advice on trust and taxation.
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COLOUR ME CRAZY Hope Rooms, 13, and Candlelighters, Yorkshire’s leading charity for children with cancer and their families, invite you to Colour Me Crazy, a family fun colour run at Hull Collegiate School on Saturday 13 June 2015.
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ope Rooms is a student at Hull Collegiate School. A year ago, she was diagnosed with rhaddomyosarcoma. She and her parents have been supported by Candlelighters from the start of their childhood cancer journey. Hope is a humble, generous and creative teenager. She started supporting other cancer patients and Candlelighters soon after she was diagnosed, putting others first and following her simple moto, “Others need it more”. Colour Me Crazy, Candlelighters, mirrors Hope’s spirit – it’s a fun, inclusive, creative family event, and the funds raised by the events will help families affected by childhood cancer. Hope says “When I found out what Colour Me Crazy was, I got really excited and I signed up to volunteer straight away. I can’t wait for it! I know a lot of my friends will want to run and marshal. I think every family in Hull should get involved”. “Candlelighters is supporting so many families like mine. On the 6th of March, my mum and I visited Candlelighters at The Square, their new centre outside the hospital. We both loved it. I especially loved getting a free bar of chocolate there. The Square is a place all family’s who have ever been affected by childhood cancer can go to, to get wellbeing therapy, chat or have a break from the hospital”. Issue 004 | LOCO. MAGAZINE | 38
Noemie Salvaudon, Events Fundraiser at Candlelighters, said: “Colour Me Crazy will be a celebration of the support Candlelighters provide to families in East Yorkshire, and a fun family event for all to join in. People of all ages and abilities are welcome. We’d like to thank the school for allowing us to use their fantastic grounds for the event, and for their help organizing it. We look forward to working with them more closely”. What is a colour run? It’s a fun non-competitive short distance race you can do walking, jogging, running or even hopping, and as you are completing it your friends and family and our volunteers will shower you with a rainbow of powdered colours. Our colours are provided by Care Colours. The 3km colour me crazy race will be held on Saturday 13th June at Hull Collegiate School, Anlaby. Registration fees are £15 Adult (14yrs+), £10 Child, £40 Family (2 Adults & 2 Children).Register online at www.candlelighterscharityshop. org.uk. Fundraising packs are also available. For further information visit www.candlelighters.co.uk or call 0113 247 0372. You can also support Candlelighters by signing up to the Hull 10K, or becoming a marshal. Places are available on www.candlelighterscharityshop.org.uk.
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RICHARD McKEATING Our trusted health and fitness expert Richard McKeating is one of the country’s top personal trainers, winning the coveted Men’s Health PT of the year award in 2013, as well as having Sport England and Hull KR on his CV. A former Royal Marine Commando, Rich focuses on long term sustainable training methods to create a healthy balanced lifestyle, not just a short term fix.
There’s a very simple rule in nutrition, if you have it in your kitchen, you’ll eat it, and this applies to both nutritious and non-nutritious foods. Here are five I always like to have in; Garlic - There’s good research showing garlics’ beneficial effects in lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, risk of certain types of cancer and it may even help with weight loss. I mainly use it for warding of vampires. It tastes delicious with roasted vegetables, and as a rub on meat and fish. Coffee - Seriously, I’ve checked out the research, and I know this might sound like a controversial choice for some, but coffee has many healthy health properties which may help us live longer, if not at least happier! For the sake of sleeping better, I cut all caffeine drinks before tea time.
Green leafy veggies - One of the many health benefits of green veg is increased nitrates. Which now feature in pre workout drinks to help boost endurance, it also lowers blood pressure over time. A big morning favourite in our house is spinach, banana, lemon juice and ginger. A very energizing way to start the day. Potatoes - For too long the spud has been demonized! I eat potatoes three or four times a week in various forms, as do my weight loss clients, not only do they taste delicious, but they’re also ridiculously high in nutrients like vitamin C. Instead of blaming potatoes for obesity, we should take a more honest look at all the other foods we eat. To get in touch with Rich for more advice please visit: www.richmckeating.com @rmk_wellbeing Issue 004 | LOCO. MAGAZINE | 39
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NORT H WOOD ESTATE AGENTS The team at Northwood Estate Agents Beverley tell us all about their view on the housing policies at the centre of this year’s General Election
Our view on the housing policies at the centre of this year’s General Election As we near the General Election many customers have asked about the possible impact of various parties policies on the private rented sector. Here, we take a look at some of the new policies proposed. New Build: Parties have all promised to focus on new supply with targets ranging from ‘let local authorities decide’ to 300,000 new homes. There is no agreement on the number of affordable homes with only Conservatives promising 275,000 by 2020 and the Greens an optimistic 500,000, again by 2020. The mechanisms by which this can be achieved are lacking detail and, as always, determined by the economy and availability of funding. Rent control caps appear near unworkable in a free market economy. Price interference has a history of damaging markets in the UK and further afield. It’s a vote winning headline, but the implications price control can have on other elements of the housing market are profound. Changes to security of tenure. New three-year tenancy agreements that would start with a six-month probationary period allowing landlords to evict a tenant if they are in breach of their contract have been proposed. Issue 004 | LOCO. MAGAZINE | 44
This would then be followed by a two-and-a half-year term where tenants would be able to terminate contracts after the first six months with one month’s notice. Ban tenant fees. This has already taken effect in Scotland and rents were reported to have increased as a direct result. Shelter denied that the increase was as a result of the ban on tenant fees. In the interests of balance, LSL reported this increase has now stabalised. Starter Homes initiative – the key to this is whether the initiative is embraced by lenders. Crucially, a key part of the Starter Homes plan is that should buyers sell within five years, they would have to repay the 20% discount – an average of £43,000. As such, repossession will be near impossible and in these days of risk management, I can see most mainstream lenders politely declining the business. Mansion Tax: Many people in such properties have been resident a long time and have benefited from price rises. It doesn’t mean they have disposable income. It’s an easy win for the parties concerned as it affects so few. For more information on anything property related, contact Northwood in Beverley by calling 01482 44 44 40, emailing beverley@northwooduk.com or visiting their website at northwooduk.com
advice for the experts, my mind has been set to ease and I can now focus teaching our students, safe in the knowledge that we can remain open for the foreseeable future.” “Delaney Marling Partnership has structured a 10 year asset management plan that takes into account the works needed and DMP is also working with us to establish and prioritise an achievable, affordable plan of work over several years.” “With this plan in place we should be able to apply for funding as it shows a clear plan of works and how much it will cost. Getting advice from DMP has been essential, as a self-funding charity it’s having the support of people like this on-board that helps to keep us going.” NAPA Educational Trust helps aspiring performers aged between 3-19 to hone their skills in dance, drama and musical theatre in a creative environment amongst industry experts. The academy works in partnership with schools and community groups to run 90 different courses over the academic year, teaching over 600 students from around Hull and East Yorkshire. This year NAPA will celebrate its 10th year in the beautiful Edwardian building on Anlaby Road in Hull and with news of a realistic plan it is a double celebration which has delighted students and parents alike. Simon Delaney from DMP has been delighted to advise he home of Northern Academy of Performing & support NAPA. He says: Arts (NAPA), a Grade II* listed building on “We have spent a lot of time within the building and around Anlaby Road in Hull is getting a second chance the staff & students and there is a strong sense of following advice and support from pride in what they do within the community. chartered building surveyors, I have recently had the pleasure to attend Delaney Marling Partnership Ltd HOME one of the NAPA productions and it (DMP). An asset management plan was evident how much the students will enable NAPA to budget and get from attending NAPA, we plan for building maintenance are proud to be involved with a costs which will allow the charity that gives so much to school to remain open to the community.” students during extensive “Before NAPA took it building works. over, the premises were While the drama home to the School of and dance school is Architecture and dates successful, attracting back to 1904. After all this hundreds of students each time parts of the building week to dance and drama that hadn’t been properly classes, the not for profit maintained were left to rack and company thought it could ruin. It would have been terrible not sustain the inevitable costs if NAPA would have moved out as associated with the building’s the premises are the perfect setting for Divine Clark PR maintenance requirements. The 110 performing arts classes.” year old building has started to reveal “As with NAPA, we are able to advise structural issues and to deal with these, DMP educational establishments in particular academies on produced a 10 year property asset management plan how to apply for funding from DfEE. If schools are set in which includes a survey and a structured maintenance older building that require maintenance there are procedures plan. to ensure these wonderful buildings stay open for teaching Barbara Dawson, Manager at NAPA says: “I have been greatly concerned about the building purposes.” as it appeared the maintenance costs might exceed For further information please visit our income and that we may have to close whilst the www.delaneymarlingpartnership.co.uk and building works were undertaken. Now, having sought www.northernacademy.org.uk
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