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Keep it Cash play Etton Minding The Minster Shape Up for Summer Ask Mandi Home Energy WIN: Alesha Dixon Tickets 20 Page Property Feature Why choose an Interior Designer? ISA or Property? Legal Eagle: Property Crossword & Sudoku Driving Licence changes Pets Days Out Travel: Efteling Theme Park Gardening: Containers Fiona’s Word Useful Numbers
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BeverleyMag June 2015 Dear Readers Welcome to the June edition of your Beverley Mag. In this month’s edition we have a 20 page ‘Pull-out’ Property Feature. The feature covers everything from ‘Buy to Let’ investments to choosing an Interior Designer to help improve your living space. There is also 20 top tips to add value to your home. Now the sun is shining, why not get out in your garden. This month we look at the use of containers in the garden. Even if you are short of space, container gardening is a great way to add colour to small spaces. On June 8th the Driving Licence rules changed, so make sure you read the information we have included in this edition, and make any changes that might be necessary to keep you road legal! We have tickets to give away for the Hallam FM Summer Live event, where you can see Alesha Dixon, Stereo Kicks, Jess Glynne and Brit award winner Taio Cruz, and many more great performers so get your postcards in early, for a chance to win! Also, if you are looking for a great day out, why not check out the details for this year’s East Yorkshire Show which is being held on Sunday 19th July at Brantingham Park, Elloughton. A fun packed day for all the family, loads to do and see with live local music throughout the day and it is only £2 for adults and a £1 for kids! Next month we will look at what to do with the kids for the summer holidays. Finally, we would really like to hear from our younger readers on what they do in their spare time in Beverley, what amenities they would like to see in Beverley and information about any groups or clubs they are involved in. Just email me us at: ask@ beverleymag.co.uk and we will publish some of your comments. Kind regards
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Keep It Cash to play debut gig at Etton’s Processed Pea The Processed Pea are set to welcome Keep It Cash for their debut performance at the club, the very popular Johnny Cash tribute band will be doing an acoustic presentation on Monday 6th July at 8pm. Taking you through from the humble gospel beginnings of the Tennessee two, right to the emotional and final American Recordings, Keep It CASH fully capture the energy and spirit of the music, in an acoustic version of their professionally arranged multi-instrumental stage show. During the show you will hear the echo’s of blues, black gospel and the spiritual music, that influenced Johnny Cash as a musician and ultimately immortalized him as a cult figure.
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The band is a genuine labour of love, Seeing them live, you will witness a life time of listening, practice and dedication. Keep It Cash, Johnny Cash tribute band formed in 2001, starting performing for fun, in small pubs and back rooms,
the reputation of the band as performers soon grew and in the first year the band performed some seventy gigs. In 2006 Keep It Cash were chosen by 20th Century Fox, as the Johnny cash tribute band to launch the film “Walk the Line” They performed in London on Oxford Street, to a packed crowd, later they were presented with original Walk The Line film memorabilia. Tickets are £9 and available from: Beverley Tourist Information, Cherry Burton Stores and Minster Records.
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Minding the Minster
Minding the Minster The weather took a long time to improve this year and it’s had major consequences at Beverley Minster. In many ways the Minster behaves like a huge night storage heater, soaking up heat during the summer and retaining some of this during the autumn. This undoubtedly helps with our heating bills during the winter because once we switch on our two boilers, normally some time in October when the forecasts tell us the cold weather is settling in, they stay on constantly until March, April or even May the following year.
hurricanes going in East Yorkshire: things can seem very calm in most of the town but around our west end or north door there is often a whistling noise and random little whirlwinds of rubbish and leaves dance around the churchyard. We think the constant attack by the elements acted like a fan to waft away whatever heat we’d gained from the boilers so the building has felt colder than we like – but at last we seem to be benefitting from bright sunshine. Let’s hope it keeps shining for the rest of 2015. By Neil Pickford, Assistant Virger
Once it feels that the walls are warmer than the outside world we can switch the boilers off and save around £1,000 a week, but this year that just didn’t happen. It was surprising because, apparently the weather wasn’t too bad in January and February, but we suspect we suffered from the effects of constant wind. Sometimes it appears that Beverley Minster attracts all the gusts, zephyrs, gales and
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A Better You
SHAPE UP FOR SUMMER 2015 With the hope of better weather just around the corner, now could be the time to “Shape up for Summer”. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is offering a three-month leisure centre membership for just £60 with its 2015 “Shape up for Summer” offer. That is less than the cost of the basic ‘Sunlight’ membership package, and a saving of £39 over the three month period. The offer entitles participants to three months’ unlimited access to Tone Zone fitness suites, swimming and all classes, as well as access to all East Riding leisure centres. The offer is available to anyone over the age of 14 years and participants need to sign up by 31 July 2015. The offer is valid for three months from the date of purchase. Councillor Richard Burton, portfolio holder for civic wellbeing and culture, said: “This offer is an excellent way for people in the East Riding to make the most of the Leisure Centres this summer. I hope lots of people will want to make the most of the offer this year.” For more details, visit one of the leisure centres below before Thursday, 31 July 2015 or log on to www.eastridingleisure.co.uk East Riding Leisure Beverley Tel: (01482) 881190
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“I am sure that I don’t sound interesting”
Dear Mandi Hope you don’t mind a male contacting you. I’m in my early 40’s and been single for 2 years, I really want to find a girlfriend but am finding it really difficult to get one. I do go out with my friends occasionally but I seem to freeze around women and don’t know what to say so would never approach them. I’ve tried internet dating, but again I don’t know what to say and I’m sure I don’t sound interesting enough anyway. I’m an ok looking guy, have a good job, drive a car, have my own house, so what am I doing wrong? I would welcome your advice? Regards Jon Dear Jon Of course I don’t mind you contacting me, you’d be surprised at how many males do call me, and for very similar reasons as you have mentioned. I would like you to think about your situation for your moment & look at the facts. You are single, 10 wish to have a girlfriend, you seem shy & lack confidence. You also put yourself down . When you do this it will attack your self esteem and lower your confidence, so you really need to stop doing this. I want you to look at what you do have going for you, friends, a job etc., make a list of our attributes & good points, and read these to yourself everyday, this will boost your self esteem. When you go out with your friends, try not to see every girl you meet as someone you might like to go out with, this will effect your nerves. Try to see them as friends, any girl you stand next to, even if you don’t fancy them, take a deep breath, lift your head, smile
and just try chatting to them. Have some ideas of what to say, even ‘are you having a good night’ is an opener, believe me they won’t look at you strange & they won’t bite. This will help you practice speaking to females. Extend your practicing talking to girls in the coffee shop or supermarket, you will find that once they respond this will really help. Ask your close friends if there is anything about you that you might change, even a haircut, change of style will boost your confidence, listen to their advice, try not to feel hurt if they do say anything, they’re only trying to help and it could make all the difference. Read some books or go online for tips on confidence building. As you learn to love & like yourself then those lovely ladies out there will begin to like you too, and with a few tweeks here & there that might not be too far away. Best of Luck, Mandi x
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Householders who signed up for the latest round of YORSwitch have been given access to exclusive market-leading tariffs and can save an average of £267 on their energy bills. East Riding of Yorkshire Council partnered with iChoosr, the UK’s leading expert in collective energy switching, and together they have been able to deliver exclusive, fixed-rate tariffs from British Gas and E.ON Energy. Pre-payment customers are also able to access a market-leading tariff from OVO Energy, one of the UK’s largest independent energy suppliers. In the East Riding, more than 1,700 households registered for the scheme before an auction was held for energy suppliers to bid for their custom.
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20 ways to add value to your home From extensions and kitchen upgrades to soft furnishings, read local property guru Adam Robinsons tips on how to set your house apart from all the others – and get it sold. “It is very difficult to fathom what is going on at the moment,” he says. “One set of stats says the market is going up and another says it’s going down. “Then you have to look at the year we have had so far. First, there was the snow, then the general election. Next, everyone said wait until the World Cup is over, now everyone’s saying wait until the summer is over. In September, though, I am convinced things will become clearer.
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“Clearly, the market overall is not going to be rising by 10, 15 or 20 per cent a year, like it has done in the past, but I do believe it will rise by small amounts, maybe two or three per cent a year. “What this means, of course, is that owning a home is not, in itself, going to earn you enough money to move up to the next price bracket, to the next rung on the property ladder. You can’t just sit back and wait for your house to make you enough money to move on. You are going to have to take active steps to create that extra value for yourself.”
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And here’s how Adam suggests you do it:
1 Go for a loft conversion The easiest way to get an extra bedroom and bathroom. Not particularly disruptive, either, as most of the work can be done from outside. The key thing is to make sure access to the loft is easy and that the conversion fits the rest of the house, rather than looking grafted on. You will have to strengthen the floor joists, which will raise the floor level, so make sure you leave yourself with sufficient ceiling height to stand up in. Spend £20,000 on a loft conversion and you can add £40,000 value to your house. I am always wary of quoting figures, but for the purposes of this article, I am using a survey of 110 estate agents, carried out by mortgage lender GE Money, which concluded that a loft conversion adds an average 12.5 per cent to the selling price. 2 Build a conservatory Extending your living space is always a good idea, but the danger is that your conservatory ends up looking like something just bolted on the back. Make sure the conservatory matches the style of the rest of the house. Don’t make it seem as if it’s in any way separate, with its own entrance, for example. You can enhance the feeling of space and
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3 Install a basement conversion The most expensive form of extension: it costs £200 per sq foot to do the digging, and another £100 per sq foot to do the fitting out. So unless your house is worth £300 per sq ft, you won’t see your money back. It is also the most serious form of extension, as it is going to affect the structural load of your property. Not to be undertaken lightly, or without careful consideration, then. You will need to hire specialists to do the design and the installation, and you will almost certainly have to move out of the house for several months. That said, you can create fantastic spaces underneath your home, and extending your house like this means you can stay in it for longer, enjoy it more and sell it quicker when the time comes. I have just had a basement put in at my home in south-west London. It cost £300 per sq foot to dig and fit out, but houses in the
street sell for between £700 and £900 per sq foot, depending on condition – which, in theory, means that for every £1 invested into the house, potentially £3 was added to its value. Also, when I bought the house it was 2,200 sq feet and now with basement and kitchen extension it is 4,000 sq feet – so it has virtually doubled in size. As I say, the real value lies in increasing your living space. 4 Get rid of the garage And turn it into living space. The fact is, 90 per cent of British garages don’t contain a car. They are Continued on page 26
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Why choose an interior designer when thinking of planning your kitchen, bathroom or bedroom? Mention the words interior designer and people assume they only do curtains or cushions OR that they can’t afford one, these can be the wrong assumption, let me tell you why. When approaching a re-design of any room, a kitchen, an open plan living space, a lounge, a bedroom and dressing room, an en-suite bathroom, people very often find a joiner or a kitchen planner, a plumber or builder, would they be giving the best ‘design’ advice really?
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I can’t speak for all interior designers, but surely a discussion about the proposed project should include the clients lifestyle and styling aspirations, but also could the conversation dig a little deeper perhaps? Its important and so much more rewarding for the client and designer to work out what really makes the clients tick and what’s foremost, is it the latest technology? Is it more luxury? Is it more light and the feeling of space? is it more storage? Is it more colour, ( which so many people are afraid to use, so go back to a safe option) do they wish to remember or incorporate their love of Paris into their bedroom or design features from their favourite restaurant or bar? You may be surprised what you learn about yourselves!
When enough information has been gathered, an interior designer would then devise a scheme to reflect the householders personality and their
budget, meet all or most of their requirements and to ultimately WOW their clients with the design, the proposed materials used would be presented, perhaps a mood boards could be used, suggestions on flooring, bespoke wall finishes, lighting, furnishings and then a colour palette will all convey the finished result and leave nothing to chance. How many times have we started a home project thinking we can source it or organise it ourselves to realise we have forgotten to cost something major in? Or wish once we had completed it to have designed the space in a different way? It’s an interior designers role to point these pitfalls out, they do it everyday so they should be worth consulting. Now imagine how much time can be saved not shopping all over the place, going from one kitchen place, then to a DIY shed for paint samples,several times I might add, and internet surfing for lighting that may or may not work with the scheme proposed? A good design scheme should have a story that hangs together and is credible. Then the cost, well there is the time saved as justified above, and then the price, you may actually find that that this is not prohibitive, you may find, that the now Favourite room in your home gives you pleasure every time you open the door and see it and when you use it, it now makes your life so much easier, having been planned so beautifully , go on admit it, you are going to be thrilled with it!
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ISA or PROPERTY? By Chris Dearing
So the Conservatives won the General Election, New Labour, The Lib Dems and UKIP have all disappeared into the sunset and the new pension breaks for the over 55’s came into effect. Everyone with a lump sum can now take up to 25% tax free, or all of the cash subject to their own personal tax situation. So we could buy a new car, an exotic holiday on a cruise, or a new conservatory to cheer us up when it’s pouring with rain in the garden this summer. But this money was for our retirement and we still need to provide our wives, husbands, & partners and all our children the income for the future if we want to secure a quite life in time to come if possible
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We have all heard the alternatives to our pensions, such as purchasing Gold or Silver, bonds or shares. All of which can go up or down & we need to be experts or to rely on experts to look after us in the short, medium, and long term of our investments. According to www.thisismoney.co.uk as of the 25th May 2015 the best ISA’s on the market place was the Halifax where if you use your new full cash allowance of £15,000 for 2015, you will receive 1.25% interest if you fix for one year. Wow a whopping £187.50 I really don’t know what to spend the cash on first!
OR The one thing I do know about is bricks & mortar and it is generally said that property can double in value every seven years. We all know what happened in 2007 and 2008 when all hell broke loose with the banks and it all went south, but time prevailing it should & is already in places back to pre 2007 valuations. So with that in mind here is a situation that happened to me. Instead of taking up the governments offer, I withdrew £15,000, from my savings pot. Not because I needed the cash, but to do an experiment with the cash itself. Using the cash from my savings
as a deposit to see if I could beat the ISA system which we all pretty much know how they work, to the investment in Buy-to-Let with good old fashioned bricks and mortar. Having been in Buy-to-Let since 2003 and helping many others start an investment portfolio as my role as an Independent & Whole of Market Mortgage Broker I had some advantages, but none that could not be passed on to any other would be investor.
The Deal Once the £15,000 was safely in the bank, I managed to find a 3 bed terraced house in Hull. Sale Price was £59,000. Valuation & Solicitor costs approx £900.00 and cosmetic costs £500.00. Mortgage on an interest only basis is £113.00 per month on a 2.99% 2 year fixed rate. I can also if I wish pay 10% extra of the mortgage balance with no charges for the first 2 years then any extra payments over the term. Next required a tenant, and 14 minutes on Facebook with a brief description, secured all the interest required to then sort & check the prospective tenants while the cosmetics of the property took place. Rent £450.00 per month on a standard Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (AST for short) and £450.00 bond into the governments Deposit Protection Scheme. Job Done!
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Sale Price £59,000 Purchase Price £59,000 Deposit £14750 Mortgage £44250 Solicitors & Valuation £900 Once only Cosmetics & Labour £500.00 including electrical safety Insurance £164.00 per annum Gas Check £40.00 per annum EPC £50.00 every 10 yrs Total £1654 Rent £450.00 x 12 Mortgage £113.00 x 12
£5400 £1356
Profit £4044 Total costs £3,010 Profit £1,034 Year 1 Profit £2488 Year 2 Profit £2488 Year 3 Profit £2488 year 4 Profit £2488 Year 5 Total 5yr plan £10,986 As per 25th May 2015 on www.rightmove.co.uk the same property in the same postcode is currently for sale at £74,950. So if I decided to sell tomorrow, then in 8 months a total profit of £28,646 could be achieved and I could also use my allowance and the wife’s allowance of £22,200 each - Capital Gains Tax for the current 2015 Tax year. I think I will give the ISA’s a miss! Contact Chris Dearing at CG Financial Services
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Property Feature a wasted asset. Cost: about £10,000. To calculate value added, multiply square footage gained by local price per square foot. 5 Take aim at your target Work out who is your most likely type of buyer and present the property accordingly. This will determine whether you present a spare room as, say, an office, a play room, a gym or a study. 6 Pave over the front garden If you live in the countryside, and garden aesthetics are an important feature of the property’s presentation, keep the flower beds. But if you want to add value in an area where parking is at a premium, then it is concrete every time. You may need planning permission, and may have to spend £10-£20,000, but added value could be £50,000 in an expensive urban location. 7 Paint the house If you are selling, you have to get buyers through the front door, which means you need to have the outside as spick and span as possible (cost £100£1,000, but could add £5,000). If nothing else, your house should at least look better than your
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neighbours’. Clean those dirty windows, clear the driveway, unblock the gutters. 8 Change the windows But only if they don’t match the house as it is now. I am a big believer that whatever you decide to do should suit the age and style of the original property. If it was meant to have wooden windows, then put wooden windows in. If metal, then put in metal. Otherwise, leave well alone.
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Property Feature 9 Refurbish the front door Does it look smart? If not, buy a new doorknob (£35), brass letterbox (£25) or a stainless steel house number (£5-£25). When we were redesigning the front of our house, we cycled around the area and took photographs of other people’s front doors. You get some great ideas that way.
10 Hang mirrors in the hall The hall is the first thing the buyer sees, yet it is often narrow, cramped and full of prams, bikes and trainers. A mirror on either side of the wall makes it seem magically bigger.
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Property Feature 11 Concentrate on the kitchen If you are only going to improve one room, make it the kitchen. This has now become the showpiece area of the home. We don’t just cook in it, we do homework in it, we watch television in it and hold dinner parties there. The number one priority is creating a handsome and efficient work surface and ensuring easy access between the three points of the kitchen triangle, that is, the sink, fridge and cooker (high street kitchen firms have got surprisingly good at drawing up designs). Install equipment that is as up to date as possible, so it won’t look outmoded in 10 years. And make sure the price bracket of your kitchen matches the price bracket of your house. There is no point putting a £25,000 kitchen in a £250,000 house; you won’t see your money back. Equally, put a £10,000 kitchen in a £1 million house, and you will drag down the value. Typically, a new kitchen will add 4.6 per cent onto the value. 12 Knock down the walls Those that aren’t load-bearing, anyway. Buyers are more interested in the amount of usable space, rather than the number of rooms.
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13 Do the bathroom next This is the other room that has really taken off lately. The secret is to keep things simple. You don’t need to do a lot with the room, it’s all about the features that you put in, such as a set of new taps (£20), a heated chrome towel rail (£50), a big new shower head (£20), a power shower (£250-£750), a glass screen (£100) or glass door (£125) instead of a shower curtain. A new bathroom puts 2.88 per cent onto the house value. Continued on page 30
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Property Feature 14 Put in central heating If it’s not already there. You’ll spend £1,000-£3,000, but will add £5,000 to the value. 15 Don’t bother with the bedrooms Apart from a few soft furnishings here and there. 16 Look above your head You can never have too much storage space, and one of the best ways of increasing it is to use the ceiling voids. 17 Bring the garden into the house Not literally, but make it accessible and enjoyable from the house. Glass doors are a good idea, as is outdoor lighting. View the garden as another room; install decking (£250 up to £5,000) and you can add two per cent to the house value. 18 Apply for planning permission Even if you don’t have the money to build an extension or a conversion, you’ll make money purely by having secured permission to do so: you’ll spend £1,000-£2,000 on survey, design and planning processing, but you’ll elevate your property into a higher league. It removes a big
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Motoring News
Driving licence changes: What all UK drivers need to know. The DVLA is scrapping the paper driving licence - but the RAC estimates that 55% of people don’t know the change is happening or what it means. What is happening? From June 8 2015, the DVLA will no longer issue the green paper counterpart licence, and existing counterparts will no longer be valid. The what? The paper counterpart displays details not included on the photocard, including vehicle categories, endorsements or penalty points. From June 8, details of driving convictions will only held on the DVLA’s digital records.
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after June 8. However, the AA says it’s better to keep hold of it, as you might be asked for it when travelling abroad or renting a car. What do drivers need to do? You only have an old-style paper driving licence, don’t destroy it. If and when you need to change any details, you will be issued with a new photocard free of charge. Otherwise, use the paper licence. If you have a photocard, you must remember to renew it when necessary.
Why? The changes - made as part of the government’s Red Tape Challenge - are expected to save £8 million.
What if I want to hire a car? Car rental companies will be able to view your details on the electronic database.
Should I destroy my paper counterpart? The DVLA recommends that drivers destroy their paper counterpart
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Initial vaccinations
There are lots of nasty diseases out there that puppies or kittens can catch and vaccinations are the best way to protect them from some of the worst ones. A primary vaccination course will consist of two or three injections over several weeks. It is important that your puppy or kitten doesn’t go out and about and mix with other animals until they have completed their vaccination course so they don’t catch anything before they are protected. They will continue to need booster vaccinations every year to boost your pet’s immunity to maintain their levels of protection.
effective treatments that, if used regularly, can prevent a flea infestation. A heavy worm infestation can make your puppy or kitten very poorly with sickness, diarrhoea and weight loss. This can also weaken the immune system. At Vets4Pets we recommend puppies and kittens are wormed monthly up until they are 6 months old and then after that they can be wormed every 3 months. It is important that you consult your vets as they will prescribe the worming treatment that is best for your puppy or kitten. Effective flea and worming control will help make sure your puppy or kitten remains happy and healthy.
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By microchipping your puppy or kitten it can increase the likelihood of their safe return.
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Fleas and worms are tiny parasites that can aggravate your puppy or kitten.
A tiny microchip is painlessly inserted under the pet’s skin with a unique code that can be detected by a scanner. If the microchip details are kept up to date on a national database then it will increase the chance of your pet being returned safely.
A heavy flea infestation is very distressing and may even be life threatening due to blood loss from flea extracts. It is important that you check your puppy or kitten regularly for fleas. Our vets can prescribe
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Stepping off P&O North Sea Ferries, following a super night onboard, just over an hour away from Rotterdam’s Europort is Europe’s amazing 3rd largest Theme Park. Over the years I have booked the odd family to visit but it is not commonly known about in our country. Having been to visit myself I can say you will not be disappointed, and at a fraction of the cost to visiting Disney this is a viable alternative for a family holiday. From the moment you arrive at Efteling you will become enchanted in the forest with the way fairy tales are brought to life in beautiful grounds appealing to young toddlers to the most senior members of the family. Don’t miss the talking tree, Hansel & Gretel, Sleeping beauty, Tom Thumb, The Emperor's fine Clothes and many more of our well known tales. Getting around the park you can hop and off the train or simple amble leisurely amongst super gardens. Of course any theme park is not complete without daring roller coasters I almost ended up on one inside the big bird. Fortunately as there was not a queue I turned quickly and exited before trying the roller coaster in the dark, which many will love but not me! If you are looking for a thrill, the latest roller coaster is the Baron 1898, this dive rollercoaster has just opened perhaps save this till last and try out the Paraná & Bobsleigh first. This theme park has something to suite everyone. For a birds eye view of the park the Pagoda a flying Thai temple takes you high above the trees. I visited the park on a Dutch bank holiday and there was very little waiting time for rides - another plus against other theme parks we may visit. Traditional carousel rides are in abundance both indoors and outdoors should the weather be inclement during your visit. I suppose a theme park is also not complete without sedate boat rides and car rides which you will also find at Efteling. There are a good choice of shops and cafes in the park and prices are kind to your pocket. Little girls dresses starting at 10 Euros and Cinderella slippers at 4 Euros this does not break the bank for a little souvenir that our children always love to bring home with them. How are you going to get there I hear you ask? Well you may wish to take your car over and stay a while and make a proper holiday of this we are able to tailor make a package to suite your needs whether by sailing from Hull, Dover or Newcastle. Most travellers do not want the hassle of driving in a foreign place and would prefer to travel on an organised coach tour - our next departure is July and will be followed by another in October please call for more details. Wherever in the world you wish to travel we look forward to organising your next adventure, do remember Marion Owen Travel for all your travel arrangements, give my team a call. We are experienced in all corners of the world with all tour operators and our enjoyment is to full fill your travelling desires & aspirations. We look forward to hearing from you. Marion
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Growing plants in containers is a great way to bring life and colour into otherwise dull spots in your garden. Patios, balconies and window boxes are all places where plants can be easily introduced in containers. Plants in containers do require more care than those in gardens, but by following our advice you will find this easy. Plants for containers Almost any type of plant can be grown in a container. Generally, the bigger the pot and the plant, the easier it is to care for. Soft, fleshy, leafy plants such as tomatoes and fuchsias are more demanding than ‘leathery’ plants such as pelargoniums (tender geraniums) or lavender. Other plants to grow in containers include: Lilies, Roses, Trees, Fruit, Herbs and many many
Vegetables. Planting Plant in early spring so that plants quickly put out roots and become established. Autumn planting may lead to losses from waterlogging and evergreens may deteriorate over winter from dryness at the roots or wind-burn of the foliage.
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Watering Watering is one of the most important jobs when growing plants in containers. Not enough water will cause plants to dry out, and maybe die. On the other hand overwatering is very damaging, as most plants do not like sitting in water. See the advice below on summer care and winter care for information on watering plants in containers. Re-potting Plant roots eventually fill containers and this often reduces growth. This is not necessarily a bad thing as slightly stressed plants are often attractive and the slower growth reduces the maintenance needed. However, eventually the plant will need to be moved to a bigger container or the compost refreshed in the same pot, as composts lose their structure over time. Shrubs and trees that stay in a pot for years are especially vulnerable unless re-potted. These steps will ensure success when re-potting into a larger container:
Summer care Plants in containers need attention all year, but summer is the most critical period as plants can soon run short of water and nutrients. Watering l Check for moisture daily from April to September (twice daily in hot weather) l Water thoroughly, filling the container to the rim and allowing it to drain, then filling it a second time to ensure that the whole of the compost is adequately moistened l If water is not draining out freely, check the drainage holes for blockage and assess compost structure l Lining or sealing terracotta pots with waterproof materials is unlikely to significantly reduce the need to water as most water is lost though plant leaves l Grouping pots for mutual shade will reduce heat stress on pots l Mulching pots will help reduce heating and suppress weeds, but as most water is lost through plant leaves careful watering will still be needed. Feeding l From April to the end of August use a general-purpose proprietary liquid feed or, preferably, a high-nitrogen feed l Alternatively, add a controlled-release fertiliser at planting time l With soil-less composts, make sure fertiliser includes essential trace elements l After late summer feeding is usually suspended until midspring; however bedding plants and other short-lived annuals will still benefit from feeding until early autumn l Feed when the compost is moist
l When moving plants to a larger container, (one size larger at each stage), re-pot in early spring as soon as they show signs of growth l Remove a little of the old compost, slide the plant out and tease out roots, cutting them if necessary l When it is no longer convenient to repot them every year into a bigger pot, they should be repotted in the same pot at least every other year. Replace one-third of existing compost and roots with fresh compost. In years when re-potting is not carried out, topdress by removing 5cm (2in) old compost from the top of the pot and replacing with fresh compost. To contact BEVERLEYMAG please email: ask@beverleymag.co.uk or telephone: 01964 552 470
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June/July Gardening Water thoroughly once or twice a week rather than little and often - this encourages plants to put down roots in search of water rather than coming up to the surface. Remember, though, that containers and hanging baskets need watering every day and sometimes even twice a day if it is hot and windy.
The key to successful planting, whether it be a shrub, tree, perennial or bedding plant is to water in well. Soak the rootball in a bucket until no air bubbles come to the surface, dig the planting hole, fill with water and allow to drain away. Place the plant in the hole, fill with soil, firm gently and water well with a watering can - this will give the plant a huge advantage over one planted with a dry rootball in a dry hole and watered only on the surface.
For recently planted large shrubs or trees, leave a hose trickling around the base for an hour. The same goes for established plants in very dry periods - pay particular attention to camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas and hydrangeas which will abort next season’s flowers if they get too dry. Mulch around the roots when moist to help avoid this. Recently planted hedges are best watered with a trickle hose (a length of old hose punctured with little holes) left running for an hour or so. Ensure trees or shrubs planted in the last couple of years on lawns or in areas of 42 rough grass have a circle of clear earth around them - this must be kept clear or grass will prevent essential moisture getting through. Mulching with bark or compost will help. Water is a precious commodity - instigate good practices such as using kitchen and bath water (as long as it is neither too dirty, greasy nor full of detergent) for watering, collect rainwater in butts (available from the centre) and investigate ways to recycle water for your irrigation. Avoid using tap water for lime-hating plants such as camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas - they will not thank you for it!
Hoe beds and borders to get rid of annual weeds, like bitter cress and chickweed. If it’s dry, attack perennial weeds like ground elder and the like with systemic weed killer painted onto the leaves and trail tips of bindweed into jam jars full of the same. Remember systemic weed killers are indiscriminate and will kill anything they contact. If you don’t have time to do this, at least cut the culprits down to prevent them from setting seed. Keep your pond topped up with fresh water - a build up of algae in warm weather can be toxic, if not fatal, for animals.
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GARDENING Lawns Keep mowing your lawn but raise the height of your blades if the weather remains hot. Feed established lawns if you haven’t already done so with a summer lawn feed. If your lawn is mossy or full of weeds, use a feed with mosskiller or weedkiller, although this will also kill any wild flowers. If you have the lot, use combined feed, weed and mosskiller! Add your grass clippings to the compost heap in shallow layers. A huge dollop will only turn slimy and spoil your compost. Don’t let newly laid lawns dry out in hot weather - water in the evenings and if there is a heat wave, consider leaving the lawn longer than usual just to help it through the hot weather. If you are planning to seed a new lawn in the autumn, start preparing the area to allow the earth time to settle. Birds As summer wears on and the ground hardens, it becomes more difficult for birds to forage for food. So do please put out food to supplement their diet and help build reserves for winter.
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Trees, shrubs and climbers Trim hedges such as privet, hawthorn, beech, yew, thuja, leylandii and lonicera - don’t bother with secateurs unless you have time on your hands - a broad chop with sharp shears is fine. Prune early summer flowering shrubs such as weigela, philadelphus and deutzia after they have flowered to avoid the leggy look. Cut out some of the oldest wood (up to a third of the bush) right down to the base - don’t leave it too late or the new growth will not have enough time to produce a decent show for next year’s flowering... procrastinate at your peril!
Keep an eye open for rose suckers (which appear from low down and have different leaves) and remove by pulling downwards and tearing - cutting them will merely encourage them to reappear!
Keep spraying roses with fungicide to ward against black spot and mildew. Do this in the evening to avoid harming bees. Repeat every fortnight until the autumn. Remember stricken leaves must be burnt - do not leave them on the compost heap as this will become the perfect incubation site. Feed with a foliar feed and beware greenfly - treat immediately if an infestation occurs - ask in the garden centre for advice as to what to use if you are unsure.
Keep tying in climbing and rambling roses horizontally - this encourages more flower production as fewer side-shoots are produced due to restricted sap flow.
Keep deadheading roses regularly, cutting back to the nearest five leaf spray with sharp secateurs - just breaking the stem leaves the rose more vulnerable to infection.
Cut long lavender stalks, tie into bunches and hang upside down for wonderful dried lavender. Try tucking a sprig or two under your pillow to help you sleep peacefully.
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ARE YOU A WIZARD OR A MAD HATTER? If you’re anything like me you hate being late for anything. If I’m catching a train I’m one of those people who simply has to be on the platform at least half an hour before the train even pulls into the station because I worry I’m going to miss it! I’m not saying I’m never late – I am (not for a train though!) – but it makes me feel awful, rushed and terribly apologetic to whomever I’m meant to be meeting. This actually brings to mind a quote from “Lord of the Rings” in which Gandalf says “A wizard is never late. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to!” Oh, to be a wizard!! My mother always used to say that there’s no point 46 putting your foot down on the accelerator if you’re late because you should have left 5 or 10 minutes earlier – and she was right! It’s all about organisation – and she was probably the most organised person I’ve ever known! Our kitchen clock at home was always set five minutes fast. Even though we knew it, it still made us speed up getting ready, which is why my kitchen clock is now also at least 5 minutes fast. If you have children, making sure school uniforms are ironed and laid out the night before is also a good move to help the morning rush go more smoothly, as is getting school and work bags packed with anything needed for the next day! But, of course, nobody is perfect - certainly not me! But if we can take steps to organise ourselves so that we’re not shouting “Why haven’t you got your shoes on yet? We’ve got to leave right now!” and “What do you mean you can only find one of them?” only to realise as you’ve locked the front door that you’ve forgotten to shut the bathroom window so you’ve got to go back in again anyway (surely I’m not the only person that happens to?!) then it actually makes life so much easier and we feel good about it!
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