BeverleyMag Issue No.105 October 2022

Editor’s

Welcome to the September edition of the magazine. I hope that you are all well and enjoying the warm weather and that you have all had an enjoyable summer holiday - I’m sure those of you with children will be pleased to see them returning back to school.

We have an interesting and varied range of topics in this edition for your enjoyment ranging from Travel Ideas from Marion Owen, in the House & Home feature we take a look at the planning you need to do before decorating. We also have our usual round up of all the New Books to read this month - focussing on BookTok trends (yes it is a thing!). Roy Woodcock takes a look at the new Mazda in his Motoring Column. If you are over 50 and feel that your relationship could do with a boost in the bedroom please check out our Sex Advice on page 14.

The Food & Drink section has a superb Moroccan Vegetable tagine recipe for you to try at home. We also have our regular Wine Column with Roy Woodcock who takes a look at Italy. We have lots of What’s On information to keep you entertained with some great gigs and events happening in the area - The Abba Reunion Tribute Show pulls into Beverley for 2 nights in November (It’s my favourite event of the year and a great night out with my girlfriends - and yes we do go in 1970’s fancy dress!). The Gardening section takes a look at all the jobs you need to be doing this month. As usual we finish off with Fiona Dwyer’s ‘food for thought’

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Tips to boost your immunity ahead of the Covid and flu ‘twindemic’ that is expected to hit the UK

Health experts are particularly concerned about the H3N2 flu strain

Brits are being urged to get their flu and Covid vaccinations as soon as possible over fears a winter “twindemic” poses a significant risk to the public.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) officials are concerned that the major wave of coronavirus that is already building will coincide with flu infections in the coming months.

H3N2 can lead to more severe illness than other flu strains. It was the cause of the UK’s most recent severe flu season in 2017–18, which resulted in around 22,000 additional deaths and twice as many hospital admissions.

Steve Russell, the NHS director for vaccinations and screening, explained, “This winter could be the first time we see the effects of the so-called ‘twindemic’ with both Covid and flu in full circulation, so it is vital that those most susceptible to serious illness from these viruses come forward for vaccines in order to protect themselves and those around them.”

But, alongside the vaccines, what can you do to boost your immunity?

plenty of nutrients, in turn, the gut helps train and shape the immune system.

Having a healthy diet, rich in plants and gut-friendly fermented foods, as well as probiotics, can help fight infection at a faster rate.

system, as it eliminates the chances of infection.

How does the immune system work?

While Covid restrictions kept influenza at extremely low levels in the past three years, the return to almost pre-pandemic levels of mixing in the UK means the virus is ripe to bounce back this season, when immunity in the population is low.

Health experts are particularly concerned about the H3N2 flu strain, which caused influenza to return early to Australia.

For all those who are eligible, taking up both the Covid-19 booster and the flu jab is an essential form of protection against the most severe respiratory viruses in circulation this winter.

The gut also plays a vital role in strengthening the immune system. If you provide your digestive system with an ideal habitat and

Of course, diet alone does not necessarily mean a person will have a strong immune system that can fight off covid and other illnesses. As well as a high-quality diet, your immune system can be strengthened by exercise and good-quality sleep.

Cutting back on alcohol and quitting smoking can also do wonders. And, this one almost goes without saying but regular handwashing is one of the best things you can do for your immune

Your immune system protects your body from pathogens, like dangerous bacteria and viruses, that pose a threat to your health. It can spring into action to defend you from pathogens, releasing antibodies to fight them.

Over time, antibodies fade, but the memory of the original pathogen endures.

Identical copies of these antibodies will be mass-produced in the event of a future infection, meaning your body will be primed able to fight it off if it comes into contact with the same infection again.

Here are a few things you can do to boost your immunity before the expected ‘twindemic’

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THE THREE KEY QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO ASK BEFORE YOU START DECORATING

The three questions I am about to mention are relevant and vital to getting your decor right and inform every decision I make both in my own house and when I was advising clients. However, I do feel that there are another three questions that I should also share with you to ensure you have the knowledge to turn your vision in to reality.

WHO is going to use that room?

WHAT are they going to do there?

WHEN are they going to be doing it?

I’ll add another three at the bottom.

It’s that simple, but you’d be amazed by how many people either don’t think to ask those questions or think they don’t need to. And missing out on this key step means you run the risk of ending up with a room that doesn’t really work for the people who live there. Which means they won’t use it. Or, because there is no choice, they

do use it but it doesn’t really make anyone happy.

Answer these questions first though and the rest of the decoration flows naturally onwards – from lighting and colours to materials and accessories like rugs and even the smaller decorative items. The form will flow naturally from the function but you need to think about the latter if you want the former to work properly. In other words if you want your form to function you must first form the answers to the question of function.

So let’s start with the WHO? Simple enough but vital if you want the room to work. Let’s take the easy one – the kitchen? By who is going to use it what you mean is – is this a room for a cook? Or an eater? Because that will immediately determine the level of equipment and worktop you need to plan for? A keen cook needs both. A person who regards the oven as extra shoe storage and who heats up food merely to stave off collapse might want more of a bar stool island arrangement with a microwave in the corner.

Or what about the sitting room? Now I know you can swan in there and breezily think: “Right then –sofa, couple of chairs, telly in the corner and slap some paint on the walls, but if you want a space that really works for everyone who lives there you need to be more specific.

Who exactly uses it? A couple? A couple of parents? Does it double up as a toddler playroom? A teenage hang-out? Does the whole family actually gather in there or is that an aspiration? If that’s the dream then answering these

questions will help you work out how to make those dreams come true. Don’t just assume everyone will want to be in there if there is a small tv in the corner, the sofa isn’t quite big enough and the lighting’s all wrong.

One final example? Let’s go to the bathroom? Is it used by an entire family needing to get in and out in the morning in the shortest most efficient time possible? Or an en suite for adults which can be more

Retired Interior Designer Frances Imogen shares some of the insights she gained during her years as a professional designer to the rich and famous.

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relaxing or even dispense with the bath in favour of a large shower? In the early stages it’s all about these questions.

Now moving to the WHAT. We have begun to cover that with the WHO, so you’re getting the picture. The WHAT plays to the lighting and furniture that will go into the room to make sure that the WHO will actually use it. So is it a television room or a drinks and chatting room? Is it a family bathroom or a functional en suite? Does there need to be storage for a whole family of coats and shoes or just one or two? Once you have answered that question you can start to think about what sort of seating you need, or the size of the table. Or how many bar stools versus coat hooks and shoe storage.

Finally the WHEN. And this leads you into thoughts of colour and daylight versus electric. Will the WHO and the WHAT be mostly in the evening? Or in the natural light of the morning? The most likely

scenario is that it needs to straddle both ends of the day but is largely empty in the middle? Will whatever it is be done mostly in electric light or natural? Because you need to check your paint colour works well in both situations if that’s the case, which is why you need a tester pot because no colour is ever seen in isolation and all colours change depending on who they are sitting next to.

Answering these questions gives you a road map to decorating the room so that you get the most possible use out of it. Someone said that most of us wear 20 per cent of our clothes 80 per cent of the time. I suspect there’s a similar statistic for rooms in houses. And that’s just a waste. Of course a spare room isn’t needed every day – the clue’s in the name – but is there something else you could do in that room which might take the pressure off the other, more used and crowded rooms? For example – could it double up as a second television room if it had a sofa bed in it? The office? A place where children can practice their

musical instruments so you can watch the news in peace in the sitting room or listen to the radio in the kitchen while someone else

is doing homework? In the case of the spare room you can start with the WHAT could it be used for and WHO needs it?

Once you have started to think about these questions everything starts to fall into place and you will be able to make plans for using every room in your house properly because every room has a function assigned to it. This is one of the first questions I often ask my clients when I visit: what are you doing in this space?

From there we might work out that one spot is perfect for morning coffee, another for early evening drinks and another is where the family might gather on a Saturday afternoon. Suddenly every spot has a purpose and you have an idea of

what to put there. So a Saturday morning coffee and papers spot might work with two lively patterned armchairs or something with a more relaxed garden feel – rattan for example – whereas a modular sofa lends itself to a family gathering, as opposed to a more formal sofa in a room that is for drinks and grown ups.

I know some people who spent a huge amount on a kitchen extension which was fitted out with all the latest high tech equipment from a teppanyaki grill to a state of the art range cooker. The reality of it was that neither of them particularly liked to cook and the room never quite acquired that happy state of homeliness that most of us aspire to. Nor did it reflect the people who lived there so that it never quite shed its showroom feel.

Answer the questions own the space.

And, of course I appreciate that we all have different homes of different sizes and many of us have to have multi-tasking rooms but that makes these questions all the more important. If you know in advance of buying furniture and paint exactly how many jobs that room has to do the more likely you are to get it right.

As for the last three questions they are:

WHERE will you shop?

This is for your budget. You need to work out what the basics – paint, wallpaper, knocking down walls will cost before you can start to think about replacing furniture. And then you need to decide if you want to

spent money on a sofa that will last for years or a fabulous rug that will live with you in every house you will ever live in. And once you have made a list of eveything you need, you can move onto everything you want and plan accordingly.

WHY are you decorating this room?

The obvious answer is that you don’t like it but before you rush out and start buying paint samples, take some time to understand why you don’t like it and what you can do to change it? If it’s too small do you need to extend or can you change the furniture layout? If it’s a kitchen are the appliances in the wrong place. And if it’s the current decor that isn’t, or no longer works for you then you need to think about the last question.

HOW do you want to feel in this space?

Because this is the key. We all have instinctive reactions to colour that

How To Have Better Sex In Your 50s & Beyond

Shift Your Mindset About What Sex Means

“We typically think of sex as intercourse, but we should shift this thinking, and instead define sex as intimate physical contact. Physical intimacy is key in healthy relationships, and vaginal intercourse isn’t always a pleasurable way to express this. In fact, fewer than 20% of women can orgasm from penetration alone. As we experience hormonal and physical changes in midlife, vaginal intercourse can become difficult for some women, so broaden your horizons to the other ways to express intimate physical contact – the only criteria is that it creates pleasure for both of you.”

Make It Fun

“Earth-moving, erotic sex requires mystery to give it that edginess. However, when we’ve been with someone for a long time, there is little mystery left. When we first meet someone and there is an intense mutual attraction, having sex and spending every minute of the day together is allconsuming. This heightened period of a relationship is impossible to maintain. Using fantasy and role play is a great way to bring back the edginess – remember, great sex thrives on increasing arousal. Also consider incorporating some form of clitoral stimulation for a different element of arousal. There are lots of sex toys specifically for women while clitoral stimulation creams can increase blood flow to the clitoris and enhance the experience.”

Know That More Sex Equals Better Sex

“The more sex you have, the more you will want it. Sex releases hormones which increase libido and also works wonders for overcoming stress, relieving pain and building strength in your pelvic floor muscles. The more sex you have, the more nature believes you are trying to make a baby, and studies suggest this could slow the ageing process. If you aren’t in a relationship, remember it doesn’t always need two to tango – both men and women can enhance their desire for sex through masturbation.”

Prioritise Connection

“Men often need sex to feel intimate and women often need intimacy to feel sexy, so include both within your sex life. Sex is a glue, a bond that keeps your marriage (or relationship) alive, as it’s something you only do with each other. Don’t be afraid to schedule time for sex either, and don’t let that lapse. Bring something different into play every time so it doesn’t feel clinical.”

Find Your Sweet Spot

“The truth about midlife sex, especially with a partner you’ve been with for years, is that you must work at it. It’s less about spontaneity, more about planning – and a lot about communication. A good, active sex life takes effort and, as with any aspect of a relationship, complacency is a killer. It’s about finding the sweet spot between the comfort of knowing each other’s bodies, needs and desires, and keeping things interesting.”

Use Sex To Relieve Menopausal Symptoms

“There are numerous positive reasons to have more sex. It improves sleep, which we know is important for our overall health. It also helps our heart and increases endorphins. When it comes to vaginal dryness – a common symptom of menopause – studies have also shown penetrative sex can help. Research shows that regular penetration (two or three times a week) with a partner, or through masturbation, can aid the vaginal atrophy that menopause frequently brings, as well as the flexibility of the vagina. Improving the condition of the vagina will make sex less painful and increase desire as a result. If your libido has reduced significantly, it could be worth chatting to your GP to ask whether a combination of HRT treatment may be the right answer for you.”

Listen To Your Body

“Arguably our greatest sex organ should be our ears. Get into the habit of listening to your body –what is it telling you about how it feels and what is happening for you sexually? Notice patterns and signs

about your libido, or lack of it. If it’s the latter, ask yourself whether it’s a physical or emotional situation (or both), and don’t be afraid to consult a medical professional or specialist. Ask your partner about their wants, needs and desires, and listen to the answers. Talking about sex helps overcome any embarrassment, creates an intimate connection and allows you to understand how you might achieve sexual fulfilment.”

Love Yourself

“It’s hardly rocket science, but if you don’t feel good about yourself in terms of your physical and mental health, then you probably won’t feel good about yourself sexually. Your body is constantly changing, and no more so than in midlife, but acceptance of the changes to your body (and also your partner’s) is all part of feeling more comfortable and being kinder to yourself. Inner confidence is sexy – to you and others.”

Go Slow

“When you’ve been with a partner for a while, it can be easy to make assumptions about what the other person may like and go straight there. When we slow down, we create space for new possibilities to emerge. Consider creating intimacy dates, which are scheduled times where the intention is to spend quality time with each other. The goal isn’t to have sex, it’s to check in with what both of you want and create time for this.”

Experiment With New Things

“With a long-term partner, it’s common to fall into familiar patterns because at one time these

things worked. Are there things you have never tried in the bedroom but always wanted to? This can be a great stage in life to try new things and fulfil lifelong desires. In fact, I have had clients who have had more sex as they’ve got older – you can experience the best sex of your life at any stage in life.”

Focus On Emotional Intimacy

“A spark isn’t something that can be manufactured on its own – it’s something that reignites when we feel emotionally connected. When we create emotional safety and intimacy, it creates space to be more vulnerable and more sexually confident, and also creates an environment that can support erotic changes. Try to let go of the outcome, too, as goal-oriented intimacy can create more stress. Can you enjoy each other’s bodies, pleasure and intimacy without being tied to a specific goal? This can help alleviate any pressure and is a win-win because, no matter what happens, you’re enjoying quality time with each other.”

Start By Changing One Thing

“Nothing changes if nothing changes. If you want to reignite the spark in your relationship, feel better about your body or find a new intimate partner, it’s important to understand that this isn’t going to happen by accident. However, don’t let this need for action overwhelm you. Pick one thing you want to change – whether it’s a one-off or something to be done consistently. Once you’ve nailed that, pick the next, and so on. Big, scary changes can feel overwhelming, so keep it small and celebrate each win.”

Getting older doesn’t have to signal the slow decline of your love life. Whether you’re in a longterm relationship or have recently started dating again, we went to see sex expert Dianne Wray for her advice on keeping the spark going…

That’s Mazda price!

Mazda has got lots to shout about with the introduction of its new CX-60 SUV, which has just gone on sale. It’s the largest and most powerful car they’ve produced for a start and also the company’s first plug-in hybrid.

It also represents another shift upmarket in terms of look and feel; so much so that Mazda believes it stands examination with more recognisable “premium” brands, such as BMW, Audi, Mercedes and Volvo and actually leaves them standing in some respects; most noticeably on price.

It looks similar to its stablemate, the CX-5, but this flagship car is much bigger (some seven inches longer) and measures up nicely to models such as Mercedes GLC and Audi Q5. I think the engine is significant and its development and introduction now, deserves a lot of credit for the company, who’ve always trod their own path.

While others downsized (almost for size sake) in the chase for cleaner more fuel efficient cars, Mazda stuck to their guns and concentrated on refining their engines for the same result without sacrificing anything in terms of power.

The same seems to be the case here and to me it looks the perfect result - a 2.5-litre, four-cylinder, petrol engine with a 129 kW electric motor and a 17.8 kWh high-capacity battery. But Mazda say they’re not ready to give up on

the internal combustion engine, just yet, and will add the new generation straight-six 3.0-litre e-Skyactiv X petrol and 3.3-litre e-Skyactiv D diesel engines, which feature M Hybrid Boost - Mazda’s 48V mild hybrid system - to the range in the future.

But back to this plug-in hybrid: The combination of engine and motor delivers a total system output of 327PS and an abundant torque output of 500Nm - making it the most powerful road car Mazda has ever produced.

Mazda’s first PHEV also displays outstanding environmental credentials with WLTP combined fuel consumption of 188mpg and WLTP combined CO2 emissions of only 33g/km. Head off on battery power alone and the promise is of 39 miles of electric motor-powered driving, running at 62mph or less, and with normal AC charging the battery can be fully charged from empty in two hours 20 minutes.

The CX-60 is swift by SUV standards - the rush to 62mph comes in under six seconds; cornering is agile and responsive and steering is nicely weighted and offers a degree more feedback than most.

Interestingly, with what Mazda calls Kinetic Posture Control technology, the system is set up so that when cornering, it undetectably applies braking to the inside rear wheel to mitigate roll and the draw the car body downwards, while positioning the high-voltage battery between the front and rear axles and as low as possible, which further helps the car’s centre of gravity and stability.

Ride is also generally comfortable but can be a tad joggly over some surfaces, although some of this may be the large 20-inch wheels fitted to the models we drove on a challenging and lengthy drive from Liverpool into Snowdonia and back.

What’s really really REALLY clever, though - where fitted - is the Mazda Driver Personalisation System which facially recognises the driver and automatically adjusts the seat position, steering wheel, sound, ventilation and mirrors to fit physique and preferences.

Three versions, starting from £43,950, are currently available, starting with the Exclusive Line which includes LED lights, heated front seats, electric tailgate, reversing camera and leather steering wheel. The Homura is visually distinguished from the Exclusive Line by body-coloured wheel arch mouldings and a dark plated signature wing grille surround, plus gloss black mirrors and honeycomb grille treatment, while 20-inch black alloy wheels finish the stand out exterior look. Inside, the Homura grade features seat heating for the outer rear seats and ambient lighting, plus it’s equipped with that ground-breaking Mazda Driver Personalisation System.

At the top of the range is the Takumi, which features 20-inch black machined alloy wheels and body-coloured mirrors, combined with chrome plated signature wing grille treatment and side window surround, while the gloss black

bar type radiator grille design is another feature unique to this flagship grade.

Like the Homura, there’s the option to add the Convenience Pack and Driver Assistance Pack. Highlights in the Convenience Pack include privacy glass, 360-degree view monitor with see through view and wireless phone charging, while the Driver Assistance Pack adds a large tally of additional active safety technology.

The car was a joy to drive and felt smooth, refined and luxurious across all terrains. But it’s only fair to point out the one downside (for me anyway) - the boot, for such a big car, seems inadequately small. With more new models to come between now and 2025, these are exciting times for Mazda. With the CX-60 they’ve set the bar very very high.

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Roy Woodcock’s World of Wines

Tuscany is famous for its beautiful landscapes (the incomparable Tuscan hills), the unrivalled cultural history of its major cities - Florence, Livorno, Carrara, Pisa, Sienna - and its most famous wine, Chianti.

This magnificent region in the north west of the Italian peninsula is the second biggest wine growing area of Italy, with an annual production of 110 million gallons. But the reputation of Chianti, sometimes called the “Bordeaux of Italy”, has nosedived in the past 30 or 40 years because of the cheap plonk bearing the Chianti name and often served with fast-food versions of pizza that, equally, bear little resemblance to the real thing.

Chianti was historically associated with a squat bottle enclosed in a straw basked, called a fiasco (flask), and I can still recall in my early wine-drinking days thinking this was the height of sophistication, much in the same way as ordering the equally exotic-looking Mateus Rose.

The truth was that it was inevitably garbage and experiences such as this still prejudices people towards Chianti. Which is a shame because it can be a glorious quaffing wine full of juicy cherry, raspberry and plummy fruit flavours.

Today, few winemakers use the straw-covered flask-shaped bottles

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and efforts have been made through regulation, to rehabilitate the wine’s reputation.

History tells us that the earliest Chianti was a white wine; today it is 100 per cent red and the rules stipulate it must be composed of 75 to 100 per cent Sangiovese, the most widely-planted grape variety in Italy, the optional 25 per cent being made up of Tuscan varieties like Canaiolo or Colorino or the more well-know Cabernet, Merlot or Syrah grapes.

Wines labelled “Chianti Classico” come from the biggest sub-area of Chianti, that includes the original Chianti heartland. Only Chianti from this sub-zone may boast the black rooster seal (known in Italian as a gallo nero) on the neck of the bottle, which indicates that the producer of the wine is a member of the Chianti Classico Consortium, the local association of producers.

Aged Chianti (38 months instead of 4-7), may be labelled as Reserva. Chianti that meets more stringent requirements (lower yield, higher alcohol content and dry extract) may be labelled as Chianti Superiore, although Chianti from the “Classico” sub-area is not allowed in any event to be labelled as “Superiore”.

Piccini is a wine brand that you may well recognise even if you haven’t tried any of their wine. Widely available, the Piccini winery is located in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone and Piccini Orange Label Chianti is a classic Chianti for everyday drinking.

Now run by fourth-generation brother-and-sister team Martina and Mario, Piccini has been making wines for 131 years. “We still make it in a very classic Tuscan style and use our knowledge of our grapes, soils and famously warm sun to give ripe red fruit flavours on both the nose and palate,” says Martina.

Deep ruby red in colour with intense aromas of juicy red fruit, this is a well-structured and smooth wine with soft tannins, perfect with a variety of foods - from pizza to pasta, roast beef to lamb cutlets.

* Among the many things I read following the sad news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was this little snippet of information . . . The Queen’s favourite drink, a Dubonnet cocktail. Apparently it sparked a sales boom, reportedly leading to bottles of the French aperitif selling out in supermarket stores.

The Queen reportedly loved the drink so much that she gave Dubonnet a Royal Warrant in November 2021. The 14.8 per cent ABV French aperitif brand, which was previously also a favourite of the Queen Mother, is owned by Pernod Ricard and made with a blend of fortified wine, herbs, and spices including black tea, quinine and blackcurrant that, combined, taste very much like a slightly

sweeter and gentler Campari.

For those looking to emulate the drink, the Dubonnet cocktail favoured by the Queen follows a simple recipe with three components: Dubonnet, gin (Her Majesty’s preference was for Gordon’s London dry gin), and a lemon slice or wheel.

And here’s how to make it: 1 ounce gin, 2 ounces Dubonnet, Half lemon wheel and ice cubes

Method: Pour one part gin and two parts Dubonnet into a small wine glass. Add the lemon, and top with two ice cubes, sinking the lemon, or simply use the lemon to garnish. The “By Appointment to HM the Queen” labels will appear on Dubonnet bottles from next year.

* As we went to press we learned that East Yorkshire-based wine firm House of Townend, no stranger to awards, had been short-listed in four categories in this year’s Decanter Magazine Retailer Awards - for “best mid-size online retailer”, for “best regional wine shop” in the North East, and for “best specialist retailer” in two categories - for Burgundy and for Bordeaux wines.

I will bring you the results next month.

Roy

Please drink responsibly. For the facts, visit drinkaware.co.uk

Peter Yealands Sauvignon Blanc

Price: £8 (was £10)

Where: Co-op

When: Now, while stocks last Why: Yealands’ goal is to make excellent wines using sustainable and environmentally friendly methods. This food-friendly Sauvignon shows typical flavours of citrus and passion fruit and a crisp, long finish.

Cune White Rioja

Price: £7.50 (was £9.50)

Where: Co-op

When: Now, while stocks last Why: A softly oaked but fruity white. A reminder of how good white Rioja can be100 per cent Viura grapes (sometimes called Macabeo) with fresh citrus flavours and toasty richness. Great with roast chicken.

Campo Nuevo Tempranillo

Price: £6.99 (was £8.99)

Where: The Cellar Door, Melton

When: Now, while stocks last Why: A great value Spanish red from Navarra with more than a nod to it’s illustrious neighbour, Rioja. Perfect easy drinking and generous style, with a surprising degree of depth and lushness to the ripe red fruits.

Secret Cellar Shiraz /

Grenache

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Moroccan-Style Vegetable Tagine

Think of Moroccan tagine as a succulent, slowly simmered stew. The balance of sweet and savoury flavours, coupled with the intensity of spices set this vegetable tagine apart from your average stew.

SERVES 4 |

TOTAL TIME 40 MINS | EASY |

Ingredients

1 tbsp of Olive Oil

2 onions, chopped

1⁄2 tsp of salt

2 carrots, chopped

1 sweet potato, peeled & chopped

1 small courgette, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

A handful of cauliflower florets

5 garlic cloves, crushed or grated

2 tsp of finely grated ginger

1 tbsp of ras el hanout

1 tsp of smoked paprika powder

1 tsp of sweet paprika powder

1 tsp of turmeric

1⁄2 tsp of ground cumin

1 tbsp of Agave Syrup

400ml of Tomato Passata

300ml of vegetable stock

1 tin of Chickpeas, drained

Juice of 1 lemon

1 tbsp of Organic Balsamic Glaze

Fresh coriander or mint leaves to serve

Method

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the chopped onions and sprinkle with salt. Sauté for 2 minutes, then add the carrots, sweet potato, courgette, bell pepper and cauliflower. Sauté for a further 15 minutes, while stirring regularly.

Next, add your garlic, ginger and spices to the skillet and stir to evenly coat the veggies in the flavours. Add the agave nectar, then pour in the tomato passata and vegetable stock.

Cover and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the carrots and cauliflower are soft. Stir in the chickpeas and remove from the heat after another 5 minutes.

Lastly, stir through the lemon juice and balsamic glaze, and serve alongside a dollop of dairy-free yogurt and fresh coriander or mint leaves.

Chef’s tip: drizzle a little extra glaze on top when serving - simply delicious!

Trending reads on #BookTok

BOOKTOK IS THE TIKTOK COMMUNITY WHERE USERS SHARE THEIR FAVOURITE BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS. TO SAVE YOU A LOT OF SCROLLING, WE’VE CHOSEN EIGHT OF THE BEST BOOKS TRENDING RIGHT NOW – FROM EXCITING NEW RELEASES TO OLDER TITLES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED…

BOY PARTS

BY ELIZA CLARK

Eliza Clark’s debut novel was released two years ago, but the BookTok community has only just picked it up. Beautiful 20-something Irina obsessively takes explicit photographs of the average-looking men she scouts on the streets of Newcastle and persuades to model for her. When she’s offered an exhibition at a fashionable London gallery, it promises to revive her career in the art world and help her escape from a drug and alcoholfilled. But the news triggers a self-destructive path involving her obsessive best friend, and a shy young man from her local supermarket who’s attracted her attention.

THE ATLAS SIX

BY OLIVIE BLAKE

The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake is TikTok’s must-read fantasy novel of the year. The Alexandrian is a secret society of magical academics, the best in the world. Their members are caretakers of lost knowledge from the greatest civilizations. Those who earn a place among their number will secure a life of wealth, power, and prestige beyond

their wildest dreams. Each decade, the world’s six most uniquely talented magicians are selected for initiation. When the candidates are recruited by the mysterious Atlas Blakely, they are told they must spend one year together to qualify. During this time, they will be permitted access to the Society’s archives and judged on their contributions in different areas of knowledge. Six are chosen, but only five will survive and walk away with the opportunity of a lifetime.

MEMPHIS

BY TARA M. STRINGFELLOW

If you enjoyed Brit Bennett’s The Vanishing Half, you’ll love Tara M. Stringfellow’s debut novel. Joan can’t change her family’s past, but she can create her future. She was only a child the last time she visited Memphis. She doesn’t remember the bustle of Beale Street on a summer’s night. She doesn’t know she’s as likely to hear a gunshot ring out as the sound of children playing. But when the front door opens, she does remember Derek. This house full of history is home to the women of the North family. They are no strangers to adversity; resilience runs in their blood. Fifty years ago, Hazel’s husband was lynched by his all-white police squad, yet she made a life for herself and her daughters in the majestic house he built for them. August still lives there, running a salon where the neighbourhood women gather. And now this house is the only place Joan has left.

THINGS WE NEVER GOT OVER BY LUCY SCORE

Bad-boy barber Knox prefers to live his life the way he takes his coffee: alone. Unless you count his basset hound, Waylon. Knox doesn’t tolerate drama, even when it comes in the form of a stranded runaway bride. Naomi wasn’t just running away from her wedding. She was riding to the rescue of her estranged twin in a small town in Virginia. Too bad for Naomi her evil twin hasn’t changed at all. There’s a reason Knox doesn’t do complications or high-

maintenance women, especially not the romantic ones. But since Naomi’s life imploded right in front of him, the least he can do is help her out of her mess. At least, that’s the plan until the trouble turns to real danger.

ACTS OF DESPERATION

BY MEGAN NOLAN

Megan Nolan’s

debut novel got her shortlisted for the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year in 2021.

Acts of Desperation is about female desire and toxic relationships. Megan’s protagonist is a university dropout in Dublin who is so obsessed with love, she’s willing to overlook every red flag of her love interest, the older half-Danish poet Ciaran. He’s the most beautiful man she’s ever seen, and his presence alone brings her back to life after the traumas she’s been through. Sounds too good to be true? It is. This is a story about victimhood, sexual violence, and the painful realities of being in an abusive relationship. A heavy but important read.

IT ENDS WITH US BY COLLEEN HOOVER

Colleen Hoover is one of BookTok’s favourite authors thanks to her page-turning psychological thrillers and romance fiction. It Ends With Us was published back in 2016, but it’s enjoying a second wave of success right now. Lily hasn’t always had it easy, but that’s never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She’s come a long way from the small town in Maine where she grew up – she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her own business. So, when she feels a spark with a handsome neurosurgeon named Ryle, everything in Lily’s life suddenly seems too good to be true. Ryle is assertive, stubborn and a little arrogant. He’s also sensitive, and has a soft spot for Lily, but Ryle’s complete aversion to relationships is worrying. Even as Lily finds herself becoming the exception to his ‘no dating’ rule, she can’t help but wonder what made

him that way in the first place…

A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES

BY SARAH J. MAAS

This is the first book in Sarah J. Maas’s fantasy series inspired by Beauty and the Beast. Feyre is a huntress. When she sees a deer in the forest being pursued by a wolf, she kills the predator and takes its prey to feed herself and her family. But the wolf was not what it seemed, and Feyre cannot predict the high price she will have to pay for its death. Dragged away from her family for the murder of a faerie, Feyre discovers that her captor, his face obscured by a jewelled mask, is hiding even more than his piercing green eyes suggest. As Feyre’s feelings for him turn from hostility to passion, she learns that the faerie lands are a far more dangerous place than she realised. And Feyre must fight to break an ancient curse, or she will lose him forever.

THE CHARM OFFENSIVE

BY ALISON COCHRUN

Dev has always believed in fairy tales and has spent his career crafting them on the long-running reality dating show Ever After. As the most successful producer in the franchise’s history, Dev always scripts the perfect love story for his contestants, even as his own love life crashes and burns. Then, the show casts disgraced tech wunderkind Charlie Winshaw as its star.

Charlie is far from the romantic prince charming –he doesn’t believe in true love, and only agreed to take part in the show

as a last-ditch effort to rehabilitate his image. In front of the cameras, he’s a stiff, anxious mess with no idea how to date 20 women on national television. As Dev fights to get Charlie to connect with the contestants on a whirlwind, worldwide tour, they begin to open up to each other, and Charlie realizes he has better chemistry with Dev than with any of his female co-stars.

Witchery Business

The court records held in the East Riding Archives hold many fascinating stories of rogues and villains, reflecting the attitudes toward what was considered a crime during different periods of history. Witchcraft was one of those such historical crimes and appears in the Quarter Sessions court records for a case held in 1787 under the reference QSF/316/B/1.

Robert Barrett, who went under various aliases such as Roberts and Harom, was publicly shamed on the streets of Beverley for experimenting with magic. Barrett, a mariner from the Sculcoates parish, was being interrogated by the court on his use

of enchantments and conjuring. The sad fact about this case is that Barrett was not attempting witchcraft for evil doings, he had intended to use his spells for good purposes:

“pretending to exercise and use witchcraft sorcery Enchantment and Conjuration and Undertaking to tell Fortunes and pretending from his Skill and Knowledge in some Occult

or Craft Science to discover where and in what manner any goods or Chattels supposed to be Stolen or Lost May be found”

Did Barrett ever discover the location of the stolen goods? The answer to this is lost in history, however, with any form of witchcraft being feared at the time as a pact between a person and the devil, Barrett was subsequently

punished. Fortunate for him, those found guilty were no longer being executed due to the Witchcraft Act of 1735 which abolished the hunting and execution of witches.

Scrawled at the bottom of his court document is a note saying Barrett was “tried and found guilty”. It also states his punishment. He was imprisoned in the House of Correction for one year and publicly shamed in the pillory in Beverley from 11am - 1pm each day. Barrett does not appear in the records again, seemingly deterred from conducting magic again.

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Living on the East coast I don’t think we consider visiting the Emerald Island as often as we should. I have visited twice in the last month following a 12 year gap. WOW it has taken my breath away and I must return again to discover more. I am delighted to share my some of my thoughts from my two visits. You will experience, stunning scenery to rival many places around the world from the highest of cliffs, fertile valleys, vast beaches and awesome mountainous areas.

Traveling around I thought how like New Zealand Ireland is. We seemed to have stepped back in time. Many small old towns still having their quality local shops thieving on their High Street. Many family owned businesses with hand painted facias. I noticed in both North & Southern Ireland there was not many empty shops to let.

Old buildings remain in abundance in Southern Ireland but as a neutral country during the war they were not bombed. In many smaller villages thatched crofts are common.

The pace of life seems very laid back and uncomplicated. Green space is in abundance especially in Southern Ireland and I felt less claustrophobic with newly built houses enjoying generous plots of land. It is easy to travel to Ireland by air, car or an organised coach tour. If you are looking to do a city break then flying is your quickest option. Both capitals Belfast & Dublin have plenty to offer for a short break whether you are looking to party at night or going for serious culture and to see the sights. For the latter a hop on hop off bus is a great way to get around the cities giving you a little commentary and stopping at all of the popular sights. Tickets can be purchased for 24 hours upwards.

If you are looking to escape to the country then you could take your car over on the ferry and trundle around at your own pace. Ferry crossings times vary from 2 hours 30 mins.

For National Trust members there are plenty of visits for you in Northern Ireland including the Unesco “Giants Causeway” and the lovely Mount Stewart both well worthy of a visit. Driving around is fairly easy but just keep your eyes on the road some drivers have their own rules!

There are many escorted tours available, following a pre organised itinerary this makes the most of your time ensuring you see as much as possible plus gives you a divers overview of the Island. Ensure you read the itinerary carefully, the North of Ireland generally takes in NI and Southern Ireland (Eire) as the Island is not divided by a straight line. In fact the most northerly point Malin Head in Eire!

A tour with local guides in the main cities is a real plus, I always hand pick our guides very local to the area, older in age so that they are telling their story first hand. In the city of Derry, Terry shared his very personal experience of Bloody Sunday with us. He is now in his sixties and said his stories will be lost in time to come.

I am pleased to say that there seems to be far less tension, the Peace Walls of Belfast are now open during daylight hours and gates only closed in the evening. They where hoping these may be able to come down next year but still need to do more work on integration especially re schools. It is a very mixed community due to migration to Belfast in search of a better life in the linen & ship building industries. Don’t miss out on travelling, a change is definitely as good as a rest and I would recommend a break as a great tonic. There are so many options available to travel around our wonderful world including the UK. We look forward to the opportunity of sending you away and creating wonderful memories for you to treasure.

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Another roller-coaster at West Park

This wouldn’t be a column about Hull City if things didn’t go to plan. The club sign 16 new players, fans fill the stadium, we win three home games and are top of the league at one stage. Then there are five consecutive defeats, the manager is sacked and his prospective replacement changes his mind a day after posing for pictures at a match when City actually win.

A lot has happened so far his season. The club spent around £10 million in transfer fees to sign a range of international players and many are on wages unseen at City since their Premier League years. The season begins well with victory against Bristol City with two late goals. This is followed by further success against Norwich and Coventry with Óscar Estupiñán proving to me a penalty box predator with seven goals by the end of August. Although City won they didn’t particularly play that well as the team only had a few decent spells within these games and with better finishing Norwich could have had four goals in the first twenty minutes. We’ll take it though, things will only improve? Unfortunately it went the other way and other sides took advantage of our defensive frailties starting with QPR, then West Brom scored five and also embarassing defeats to Stoke and Swansea.

This brought the sacking Shota Arveladze. He had been in post for around nine months but it has also been been arguable if we improved in this time. The home games from February onwards were pretty poor and the club survived by some better performances away from home. The defence was fairly strong and Keane Lewis-Potter scored a few goals to bring in sufficient points to survive. This season we have a new midfield of players who are attack minded or creative but at the moment lacking the resilience of last season’s midfield partnership of Smallwood and Honeyman. These players may not have been internationals but at least they knew how to close players down and tackle. In recent weeks opponents have ran through the midfield at will and the defence has had little support. For all the signings made more or less no one was signed for their defensive work except our Portugese centre half but he’s made a disastrous start so far. Hopefully a new manager will improve him or at

least his confidence. It is a pity that they never followed up on their rumoured interest in Curtis Davies during the summer. They do need a solid experienced leader at the back as already 18 goals have been conceded by October. Until the midfield and defence starts to function it will a long hard season as we will not be able to match or outscore opponents at this alarming rate.

Things did look up on Wednesday. A new prospective manager Pedro Martins was in town and the team with Caretaker Manager Andy Dawson (pictured above centre) in charge defeated Wigan 2-1. Martins arrived with a high reputation in Portugal and Greece and he appeared to be a great new manager. We even had a photo from the stadium with Acun but unfortunately something went wrong. We can only guess, wages, additional coaches, transfer budget or even if the preference was for more players from the Turkish league? There appears to be lots

of discussion about the owner during the past week with the first murmurs against his policies, preference for Turkish signings and if many of the close season signings were his choices rather than the manager’s. Things will calm down if the teams form improves (unfortunately it was not at Huddersfield - with a two goal defeat!) and a new manager comes in within the next few weeks.

City have signed a group of players who have potential. We have only seen glimpses so far but if a new manager can organise and motivate them better the season is not dead. The club are aiming for the play-offs and the playing budget is aimed for this. The breakeven figure is around 18,000 so a season of struggle or relegation is not being considered.

Lets hope the new manager can mould these players into a team, Hopefully more players will also be available soon as this has been an additional problem for Shota as he lost two key forwards within a couple of games in both Tetteh and Allyar. Tetteh was the player who fed Estupiñán (pictured bottom left) opportunities and our Iranian brought pace and endless energy to the forward line. Other players such as Sinak and Pelkas (pictured above) have only just made their initial appearances too. It was always felt that it would take until the autumn for the new team to come together but five defeats became too much for the owner. Lets see how things develop under caretaker manager Andy Dawson and the prospective new manager. The preference is for someone with some experience of English football or experience and success elsewhere in one of the more established European leagues. Someone with more experience than Shota and the agility to gel a squad of predominantly attacking players until at least January when more defenders or ball winning midfielders could be added to the squad. It’s never dull in Hull.

HEY LEP and Growth Hub launches social enterprise accelerator to help “third sector” organisations thrive

Social enterprises in Hull and East Yorkshire and across the wider Humber region are being invited to take part in a new accelerator programme.

Specially designed and delivered by experts, the Humber Social Enterprise Accelerator will provide tailored support to social enterprises to help them grow their operations.

Delivered as part of the HEY Growth Hub’s #GrowMySME Programme, the Social Enterprise Accelerator builds on the success of a pilot scheme that operated from 2020 to 2021, where fifteen social enterprises were supported to review, develop, and grow their organisations over the course of the pilot.

Delivered by social enterprise experts CERT CIC, the new accelerator programme will help up to thirty social enterprises be more financially robust, allow them to take advantage of growth opportunities and to develop new products and services. It will also help them to manage volunteers and staff more effectively and to undertake succession planning, amongst many other topics.

Support will be tailored to the specific needs of each organisation, and a minimum of 12 hours of free advice, guidance and support will be available via one-to-one

coaching, mentoring, peer learning, and interactive masterclasses.

A series of full-day workshops is also planned, which includes:

l “How to Unlock Social Investment” - Friday 28 October

l “How to Value and Evidence Impact” - Friday 11 November

l “Finance and Trading Considerations for Social Enterprises” - Friday 25 November

l “HR & Volunteer Management for Social Enterprises” - Friday 2 December.

All workshops will run from 9.30am to 4.30pm and will take place at The Ropewalk, Barton upon Humber.

An event is being held on Monday 17 October to launch the Social Enterprise Accelerator, where social enterprises from across the Humber region can learn more about the programme, and also hear from keynote speakers.

Running at The Ropewalk, Barton upon Humber from 1.30 to 4pm, representatives from the HEY LEP, CERT CIC, Key Fund and BACB Renewables will be on hand to provide advice and guidance on all matters related to running a social enterprise in 2022. This includes dealing with the current energy crisis, funding and finance aspects, and a look at the new “fundraising apprenticeship” standards.

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Enterprise Partnership: Registered

Address: The Guildhall, Alfred Gelder Street, Kingston Upon Hull, HU1 2AA.

Jon Brunton, HEY LEP Growth Hub Manager, said: “Social Enterprises make up an ever increasing proportion of our business community. They carry out fantastic work within our communities across a range of activity, such as health and social care, equality, diversity and inclusivity outreach, heritage and culture, community work, and much else besides.

“Funded business support is sometimes criticised for focusing on commercial businesses rather than social enterprises. However we identified a long while ago that our community of social entrepreneurs required bespoke targeted support and given the success of our Social Enterprise Accelerator Pilot in 20202021, we are delighted that we have been able to recommission the accelerator on a much larger scale in 2022.”

Neil King, Director at CERT CIC, said: “Social enterprises in this area have been crying out for specialist support. We are delighted that the Growth Hub’s #GrowMySME Programme has recognised the need for sector-led specialist support. As things get more difficult in the economy, the demand on social enterprises is growing, and we want to be there to support them.”

To access the Social Enterprise Accelerator and the associated workshops, social enterprises must be registered and confirmed as eligible to access the #GrowMySME Programme. This means that an organisation must have a trading address in the Humber region, have fewer than 250 full time equivalent staff, and an annual turnover of less than €50 million. Registration is quick and easy, with support available from the Growth Hub team to complete registration paperwork.

Further information on the Humber Social Enterprise Accelerator can be found on the Growth Hub’s #GrowMySME website at https://www.growmysme.co.uk/ business-growthscheme/sectordevelopment/humber-socialenterprise-accelerator/

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The Biggest Skincare Myths Fact-Checked

Double cleansing is essential. Drinking two litres of water will make the biggest difference to your skin. Using moisturiser will only make oily skin worse. Suffice to say, there are lots of skincare edicts that get bandied around these days. To separate fact from fiction, I tackle each one in turn...

Water Intake Will Boost Your Skin

“This is one of the biggest skin myths – drinking lots of water does not flush out toxins from the skin or encourage hydration. Unfortunately, increasing your water intake won’t make any difference to wrinkles or the smoothness of your skin. There is simply no scientific data to back this up.”

Cutting Out Dairy Will Minimise Acne

“Dairy is understood to be acnegenic in some individuals, but not everybody with acne is affected by dairy and, frustratingly, there is no reliable clinical test that can tell you this one way or another. This means the only way to work out if dairy is aggravating your acne is to observe what happens each time you eat or drink dairy over a test period – for example, over four to six weeks. If you are convinced you see a consistent pattern during this time, the next step would be

to limit dairy for four to six weeks and see if things get better. It is, however, important not to miss out on essential nutrients so guidance from a doctor or registered nutritionist is sensible. Finally, because dairy is just one of several potential factors contributing to a person’s risk of developing acne (the others being hormones, genes, pollution, stress, skincare habits etc.), it is unusual that dietary adjustments on their own would be sufficient to completely control acne in most cases, and medical management may be needed alongside such changes.”

Moisturiser Is Bad For Oily Skin

“This is one of the questions I’m asked most often. A lot of clients with oily skin feel scared of moisturisers and oils, but this shouldn’t be the case. Every skin type needs hydration – that’s a fact. Even those with oiliness need hydration, and actually most products aimed at those prone to excess oil can just strip the skin. The result? The skin overcompensates and produces more oil to replenish that lost hydration. It’s a silly cycle if you don’t actively hydrate it properly in the first place. If you want to minimise shine, just look for a lighter moisturiser, preferably one that contains hyaluronic acid.”

Everyone Should Double Cleanse Daily

“Lots of people think they need to double cleanse but it’s far from essential. In fact, if you do it daily, you’re likely to strip your skin, which can lead to irritation. This is also because cleansing balms can and will dehydrate the skin over time, curtailing your skin’s natural sebum production. This is especially true of those cleansing products that transform from a balm to a lotion. Double cleansing is sometimes useful at night for removing make-up, pollution and dirt, but it certainly shouldn’t become a habit – just occasionally.”

Spot Squeezing Causes

Scarring

“While squeezing and picking spots increase the likelihood of superficial scarring, deeper pitted scarring is actually caused by inflammation and swelling within the spot. This is what damages and ruptures the tissue under the surface of the skin and leads to lingering scars. Some people are much more predisposed to scarring than others, and often it’s down to genetics. If you can, it pays to treat spots as quickly as they appear, to prevent too much inflammation from developing.”

Moisturiser Will Make Acne Worse

“One of the fundamental causes of acne is excess oil production by the sebaceous glands. Many people shy away from moisturising their skin if they are prone to spots in the belief that adding further moisture will aggravate the problem. There is, however, growing understanding that maintaining a healthy skin barrier may in fact improve immune functioning in the skin. Moisturising the skin daily can help alleviate side effects and improve compliance with any acne-busting treatment. When picking a moisturiser, looking an oil free or non-comedogenic product is your best bet.”

Age-Targeted Skincare Is Best

“Skincare should always be chosen based on your specific concerns rather than on your age. Start by identifying your skincare issues (e.g. spots, pigmentation, dryness, fine lines) and then choose ingredients to address them. No two people are going to age in the same way – for example, different ethnicities age in different ways, lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol intake all need to be considered – so choosing products solely on age is not a good idea.”

Not Cleansing Properly Causes Breakouts

“Breakouts and acne are caused by several factors, including bacteria, hormones, inflammation and sometimes diet. Not washing your face doesn’t technically cause breakouts – though it won’t help, as bacteria and dirt can clog your pores. The cause of acne, however, is often more complex. There isn’t one single miracle cure, so it pays to have a well-rounded view when it comes to treating your own breakouts. You don’t want to be cleansing overzealously either – this will only make matters worse.”

Skin Gets Used To Certain Products

People often believe their skincare

stops working as their complexion gets used to it – but this isn’t true. Your skin doesn’t get used to certain products and just stop working. Instead, your skin is probably just trying to tell you it needs something else. I always remind clients that it’s a good idea to review your skincare seasonally –roughly every three or four months. Often, the basics stay the same, but you may just need a new serum or active ingredients to treat a certain issue.”

Exfoliation Thins The Skin

“Gentle, regular exfoliation – or carefully controlled peels – will remove dead skin safely. This removal of the outermost layers of skin stimulates the deeper skin layers to thicken everything up. The result? A plumper, firmer-looking complexion, as well as a reduction in fine lines and uneven tone. You don’t need to do it every single day, but once or twice a week will be beneficial.”

A Higher Percentage Retinol Is Best

“You really don’t need a highstrength retinol in your daily routine. In fact, most skin types get on brilliantly without them. They come with their own set of issues, so should always be used with caution. If you’re keen to try it, start off at a very low dosage – I am talking 0.01% to 0.03%.”

Rosacea-Prone Skin Should Avoid Actives

“While those prone to rosacea tend to react more to certain ingredients, the right ones can make a big difference. The key is to introduce them slowly to boost the health and strength of your skin. This in turn can minimise rosacea, as the skin is able to suppress some of the symptoms more effectively. The key is to start with the lowest percentage of whatever you’re using – be it retinoids or niacinamide – and build up slowly from there.”

Winter is coming

Now

the perfect time,

winter

might not

the thought of

dark winter days,

our bodies,

be ready to

off all those

In western society we are used to annual bouts of winter colds, automatically reaching for off the shelf medicines and cough mixtures. The problem is that these medications cannot cure colds, they only ease the symptoms.

But there is a better way. A method that has been used for thousands of years, to protect people’s health, that deals with the cause, not a sticky plaster for the symptoms.

Our bodies have a very powerful defence system called the immune system, working 24 hours a day every day of the year protecting us against a vast array of diseases. So, why you might ask, do we even get a winter cold.

Quite simply, our immune system gets depleted. Forced to use ever reducing resources, it chooses to fight the infections that would hurt us most, meaning, less dangerous, but annoying winter colds sometimes slip through.

If you bought a brand-new car, in perfect working order, with a full tank of petrol and just left it running, it would run out of petrol at some point and stop. This principal is the same for our immune system. We regularly fill up our car, so why not top up our immune system, so it is always

ready to fight any infections in the body.

This approach to health is what a clinical herbalist would call tonification, a term used for centuries in Chinese medicine, to describe a method of keeping the body in balance to stay healthy.

Herbal tonics can be taken all year round and are made from plants proven to help the immunity system. When chosen by a qualified herbalist, they provide maximum goodness and are safe to be taken for a long period of time. They replenish the immune system and strengthen it before an infection, making it stronger and more effective against all winters challenges to your health.

Daily use of tonics is a natural and safe way to boost your winter immunity.

Visiting a herbalist is the first step on your tonic journey to better winter health, or other health problems.

Hull’shiddenheroes:meetthecharities andvoluntaryorganisationsstrivingto makeHullahealthierandhappierplace

ThehiddenheroesthatmakeupHull’svoluntaryand communitysectorarecomingtogetherforahealthand wellbeingeventtoshowcasehowtheycansupportyou–andwhatyoucandotohelpthemtoo.Withpublicsector servicesunderpressurethiswinter,thevitalsupportoffered throughlocalcharitiesandvoluntaryorganisationsisnow moreimportantthanever.

AspartofanNHSinitiativecalledHullChampions,Hull HealthandCarePartnershipisworkingwithlocalcharities, supportgroupsandcommunityorganisationstochampion itsvisiontocreateahealthierHull.

AtTrinityMarketthisOctober,meetthepeoplebehind organisationssuchasAgeUK,FreedomStrokeGroup, ReNewdrugsandalcoholservice,Arting,Yap&Yarnand EndometriosisHull,tofindouthowtheycansupportyouto liveahealthier,happierlife.

Thisisalsoyouropportunitytogetinvolvedandsupport localgroups,findoutaboutvolunteeringandfundraising opportunitiesorhowyoucanhelptospreadthewordabout thesupporttheoffer.

Clinical Herbalist

Herbalist

ChrisMills,wholeadstheHullChampionsprogrammein Hull,said:“Wehavethemostincredibleandmotivated voluntarysectorinHullwhoworkeverydaytoimprovethe livesoflocalpeople.Throughoutthepandemic,itbecame evenmoreevidentjusthowvitalthisworkis,andhowwhat theydodirectlyimpactsNHStargetsandtakespressureoff NHSserviceseveryday.

“Wewanttogivelocalpeopletheopportunitytolearnmore abouttheseamazingorganisationsandgroupssotheycan seejusthoweasyitistoreachoutforsupportiftheyneed it.”

TheeventwilltakeplaceonWednesday12Octoberat TrinityMarketinHullfrom1-4pm.

Stephen Mann BSc.(Hons) Clinical Herbalism. MNIMH.

Green fingers at the ready – gardening for beginners and October jobs to complete

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But anyone with a love for gardening will tell you that this added value is just a bonus. There are many more, subtle benefits of gardening – from relaxation and stress-relief, to improving your physical and mental health – including relieving depression and reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Studies have even shown that regular, energetic gardening can have the same positive health benefits as jogging or swimming.

Dr Stephanie Wilkie, an environmental psychologist from the University of Sunderland, says, ‘Nature allows us to disengage from the stress of daily life and replenish our mental and psychological “batteries.” It lets us focus our attention on the complex and rich visual and auditory stimuli around us and provides us with a sense of respite.’

And by planting bee-friendly flowers you’ll also be doing your bit for nature – by joining the battle against the rapid decline of bees and other pollinating insects –which are essential as they produce a third of the world’s food.

As with baking before it, gardening is having a moment, thanks to a much younger, cooler crowd embracing it. No garden? No worries. Urban-dwellers are taking

to their balconies, windowsills, front door steps and local allotments to get their gardening fix.

Here are some of our top tips for gardening for beginners.

You don’t have to tackle the entire garden at once. Pick one or two plants at a time and build from there as your confidence grows. A big pot of easy-to-grow courgettes; or headily scented quick-growing jasmine to cover an ugly wall is a good start. Strawberries in a trendy wooden wine box is also the stuff of Instagram dreams.

Use seedlings. You have enough to learn when starting out without the added stress of growing every single thing from seed. Bar a few scattered wild flower or rocket seeds, choose the pre-grown young plants you find in multicelled boxes and small plastic pots lined up in rows at the garden centre, ready for you to take home and plant. From little gem lettuce to posh beetroot varieties, these will set you off to a flying start.

Water. Not too much, not too little. Though each vegetable, fruit or plant will have its own particular quirks, one thing is true of all plants… they like a drink. As a simple guide, pop a finger into the soil at the base of your plant. If it’s moist (not soggy, not dry) you’ve reached watering perfection. Water your plants early in the morning, or from late afternoon onwards when the air is coolest, so that you don’t lose water to evaporation.

And finally: raised beds. Once your gardening obsession takes

hold, there will be no stopping your desire to grow as much fruit and veg as possible. Whether in a small space or bigger garden, a raised bed is an excellent option. Easy to reach and maintain, an efficient use of space, and lovely to look at too.

Garden tasks for October

1. Divide established rhubarb crowns to create new plants

2. Plant out spring cabbages

3. Harvest apples, pears, grapes and nuts

4. Prune climbing roses

5. Finish collecting seeds from the garden to sow next year

6. Last chance to mow lawns and trim hedges in mild areas

7. Renovate old lawns or create new grass areas by laying turf

8. Move tender plants, including aquatic ones, into a greenhouse or conservatory

9. Divide herbaceous perennials

10. Cut back perennials that have died down

FIONA’S

FOR THOUGHT

By Fiona Dwyer - Journalist, PR Consultant, DIY Your Biz PR Course Creator, Wife & Mum

THE QUEEN’S LIFE OF SERVICE

I always knew I’d be upset when the Queen died, but I was surprised by the real sense of loss I felt. Perhaps I shouldn’t have been. She’s been such a constant in our lives, always there, steadfast and faithful, working right up to the last moment. I’ve always been a fan of hers, but I’m often struck by how much more we learn about someone when they die. Wouldn’t it be nice to know all of the wonderful things people have done when they’re still alive, so we can appreciate those aspects of them? So, it’s been an emotional time over the last month, because it also brings back memories of my own parents and family members and friends I’ve lost. I’m sure it’s been the same for you. What a remarkable woman she was and what an incredible life of service she led. The thousands of people who queued to pay their respects and lined the streets was a sight to behold. May she rest in peace.

THE CHANGING SEASON

The summer may now be a memory, but Autumn is beautiful and I always look forward to it. The changing colours of the leaves on the trees, reds, golds and oranges. When they fall, I love walking through the piles of crunching leaves on the floor. There’s already a definite chill to the air now on my morning dog walks, but I’m resisting putting on my heating, at least until the end of October (that’s the plan anyway!). It’s also the time of year for puddings with custard! I seem to have been given a lot of apples recently from friends who have apple trees, so I’m planning on batch cooking a load of apple crumbles or other apple-based recipes! I’ll have to get my cookbooks out! Any ideas? Do let me know!

STRICTLY IS BACK!

And finally, the glitz, the glamour and the sequins - they’re all back with the new season of Strictly Come Dancing! Fab-u-lous daaaarling! To be honest, I only know about a quarter of the celebrities – but who cares? I daresay I’ll have my favourites in a few weeks’ time! I just love watching it, it’s pure escapism on a Saturday night. Hope you enjoy it too!

Have a fantastic month everyone!

Fiona x

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