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Welcome to DNfourteen Health & Wellbeing: Stoptober Page 4 Autumn Pumpkin Recipe Page 6 October Page 8 ‘Lest we Forget’ Exhibition Page 10 House & Home: Selling Property Page 12 Countdown To Christmas Page 14 Crossword & Sudoku Page 18 WIN Tickets to Upcoming Gigs: Slade / Disney on Ice / Shalamar Page 20 Roland Gift / The Searchers Clubs & Groups Listings Page 21-25 Gardening: Grow Your Own Page 26 Specialist Services Page 28 Fiona’s Word Page 30 Useful Numbers Page 30 Please note that whilst we take care to be accurate, no liability will be accepted under any circumstances should any of the content of this magazine be incorrect. The views expressed in the articles are not necessarily those of the publisher. All rights reserved. Published by DNfourteen Magazine. Printed by DaltonSpire Ltd.

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Hello Readers. Welcome to the 100th edition of the DNfourteen magazine. We have another packed edition for you this month with some fantastic advertisers, articles and competitions. Starting with the competitions: we are giving away tickets to see The Searchers at Hull City Hall in December. We also have tickets to see 70’s legends Slade as well as Shalamar and Roland Gift tickets and for those a little younger we have a family ticket for Disney On Ice - so please do send in your entry - it could be you that wins! For those of you that enjoy cooking please try our seasonal Pumpkin recipe on page 6 - I made this last year when my hubby made the Hallow’een lanterns for the grandchildren and needed to use up all the surplus. The whole family enjoyed the soup so much so that we ended up buying more pumpkins and making a larger batch and freezing some for later in the year. It’s Stoptober (see page 4) this month too - so if like me you enjoy a fag or two but don’t have the will power to give it up without help - perhaps this is the time to give it a real push and kick the habit for once and all. I’m going to see if I can stop - I’ll let you know how I get on. Until next month keep safe.

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Health & Wellbeing

Now’s the time for smokers to quit as success rate rises There has never been a better time to quit smoking: new data published today shows quitting success rates at their highest for at least a decade, up to 19.8% for the first six months of this year, significantly higher than the average for the last 10 years (15.7%). Success rates among the less well-off have for years remained stubbornly low, but in a major turnaround the sharp increase in success rates is being seen entirely among this group. For the first time, smokers in manual occupational groups have virtually the same chances of quitting as those in white collar jobs. More smokers are trying to stop smoking, with around 34% of smokers making an attempt to stop over the past year, and more are succeeding. That means smoking rates across the Yorkshire and Humber area are now at their lowest level ever (17.7%) and there are more ex-smokers than current smokers.

The report, from University College, London, coincides with the launch of Stoptober, the quit smoking challenge which has inspired over one and a half million quit attempts since 2012. The campaign is based on research that if you stop smoking for 28 days you are five times more likely to stop for good. With Stoptober now in its 6th year, the UCL report gives a number of reasons why there’s never been a better time to quit, including: l better quitting aid options, and more of them, with e-cigarettes now the most popular

l more restrictions on smoking

l banning the use of attractive brand imagery on tobacco packaging;

l a strong anti-smoking culture in England and

l supportive stop smoking campaigns such as Stoptober. Last year over half (53%) of all those taking part in Stoptober opted to use an e-cigarette as a quitting aid. This year the campaign will feature e-cigarettes in the TV ad and will do more to encourage and support smokers who are keen to try e-cigarettes to help them stop smoking. Cllr. Jane Evison, portfolio holder for transforming lifestyles at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said:

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“Stopping can be difficult and we want to encourage people to join the challenge and accept our support and encouragement through this tough time.” “There are many support tools available to those who want to stop as well as local stop smoking services in the East Riding.” “Sign up today to make a start on changing your life for the better.” Scott Cosby, tobacco policy manager from Breathe 2025, said: “There really has never been a better time to stop smoking, with a fantastic range of options available, to help you succeed. Whether it’s e-cigarettes, apps, or meeting up face to face with an adviser from the most effective local stop smoking services in the country, there’s support that will work for you, wherever you are across Yorkshire and the Humber.” “Give it a go: if you stop smoking for 28 days this Stoptober, you’re five times more likely to stop for good.” Robert West, Professor of Health Psychology and Director of Tobacco Studies at University College London, said: “Quitting success rates are higher than ever. I think the advances and wider choice of effective quitting options and a strong anti-smoking culture are fuelling this acceleration.” “Thinking about giving up may be daunting, but all the evidence shows there has never been an easier to time to stop. Quitting needn’t be the painful journey it used to be and the support you’ll get from Stoptober will increase your chances of succeeding.” The campaign starts on 1 October. Search ‘Stoptober’ online for all the support you need to quit.

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October Recipe

Pumpkin and red pepper soup with candied shallot and pumpkin seeds Don’t waste any of the pumpkin brains scooped out of your lanterns this Halloween, try this warming spicy pumpkin soup instead. Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes • Serves: 4

Ingredients For the soup: • 4 red peppers, deseeded and cut into quarters • 30g butter • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil • 6 shallots, diced peeled • 750g pumpkin, peeled and diced into 2 cm pieces • 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed • Leaves of one sprig of thyme • 1.2 litre good vegetable stock • 100ml double cream (optional) • Sea salt and black pepper For the candied shallots: • 25g unsalted butter • ¼ tsp of cumin seeds • 8 (250g) shallots, peeled and sliced • ¼ tsp ground cumin • ¼ tsp paprika • 1 tsp honey To serve: • 2 tsp chives, finely chopped • 30g pumpkin seeds, toasted • 120ml low fat crème fraiche

Method To make the soup: Place the peppers skin side up, on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the skins are charred. Remove from the oven and place in a bowl. Cover with cling film and leave to cool. Once cool, peel off the skins, and reserve the flesh. Meanwhile, melt the butter with oil in a large, heavy based saucepan. Add the shallots, pumpkin and red chilli, season with sea salt and black pepper and sweat the vegetables for 5-10 minutes without browning. Add the garlic and thyme and cook on a low heat for a further minute. Pour in the vegetable stock, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Add in the red peppers and cook for a further 5 minutes. For the candied shallots: Melt the butter in a small pan over a medium heat, add the cumin seeds and shallots and fry until soft. Add the ground cumin and paprika and cook the shallots for a further then 1 minute, stirring the shallot mixture all the time to prevent burning. Fry until caramelised for approx. 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and season with sea salt and stir in the honey. To finish and serve: Blend the soup in a food processor or with a hand blender and adjust the seasoning to taste. Return to the pan, if a little thick add more stock and if you wish, stir in the cream. Gently reheat the soup and ladle into warmed bowls. Place a spoonful of low fat crème fraiche in each and sprinkle with the chives, toasted pumpkin seeds and candied shallots.

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Monthly Facts

October

The Romans took up some of the October was originally the 8th month of the Roman calendar (Octo is Latin for 8) but became traditions of Samhain the 10th month when January and February were added. October in the northern hemisphere from the Celts and is the equivalent of April in the southern combined hemisphere. them with their own The birth flower is the Calendula (Pot Marigold) customs. and varies in colour from pale gold to burnt Most orange. notable The traditional birthstone for October is the Opal, of these representing ‘hope’, however Tourmaline has been traditions adopted as a modern equivalent. was a ceremony Halloween history to honour Pamona (pictured), the Goddess of fruit October is the month we know best for and trees, which is where the game of bobbing Halloween, a pagan celebration that can be traced for apples at Halloween probably originated. back to the Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celtic New Year began on 1st Halloween has generated a large commercial November and was marked by a ceremony to following, particularly in the USA where it has honour saints and martyrs known as ‘All Hallows’. become America’s 2nd largest commercial October 31st therefore became ‘All Hallows Eve’ holiday, reportedly accounting for a quarter of all when the dead were said to walk again. candy sold annually.

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New exhibition at Goole Museum : ‘Lest we Forget’ A new exhibition has opened at Goole Museum: ‘Lest we Forget, Remembering Goole’s First World War Servicemen and Women’ will run until Saturday, 11th November. The exhibition has been created by members of The Goole First World War Research Group - their first full exhibition at Goole Museum to showcase their research so far. The group formed in 2011, bringing together a group of local people interested in the legacy of the Great War. Members are Chris Laidler, Stephen Walker, Margaret Price and Mike Howard.

Each member has an interest in how the war impacted upon Goole and how the town’s servicemen and women were commemorated.

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The exhibition reveals individual stories of service and sacrifice and shows how Goole’s service men and women

The exhibition showcases just a small amount of the information accumulated by the research group. They have a database of over 7000 entries, including the lists of men and women named on many of the memorials in this exhibition, alongside an extensive photograph and document collection. The group are always looking to share the information they have collected and can be contacted on goole.ww1@gmail.com Debbie Hardy, Goole Museum curator, said : “The group has produced a very interesting exhibition about a subject many of us know very little about. It is fascinating to discover the contributions of heroism and sacrifice this small town made. “Every Saturday throughout the exhibition, members of the group will be available at the museum for anyone to come along and ask questions, or hopefully provide more information to help the group with their ongoing research.”

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How to sell an unsellable property

If there are bigger problems that you don’t plan on putting right before you sell, you must be prepared to reduce the sale price by the amount it will cost to rectify. In some cases, you can negotiate to meet just a proportion of the cost, depending on the problem.

Selling a house is not always as easy as you think. It is even harder if the property has problems or is in disrepair. Property Makeover Queen Karen Mann shares her guide to selling a home that is proving difficult to sell.

Needs modernising? If the property is dated, then market it as such, so that you can attract the right buyers. There are plenty of people who want to put their own stamp on a home. The key is to always be upfront.

The best way to think about it is, if you were looking to buy a home yourself, what details would put you off and what would make you want to buy the property? Here’s our guide to selling your home – and troubleshooting where there are problems...

The selling points will be the potential, so make sure you highlight the best features. In a period property, show off original features by removing grubby carpets to show original wooden floors or taking tired curtains down from pretty sash windows.

Outside kerb appeal The first task to get your property market-ready is to check its kerb appeal. First impressions count, so think about how the outside of the house looks.

The most important rooms are the kitchen and bathrooms: even if they’re terribly outdated, at least make sure they are sparkling clean, odour and clutter-free.

If you need to, paint or clean the front door and tidy the garden — especially the front.

Make the best of a busy location If your home is on a busy road or railway line then it will appeal to those who need to use transport. If it’s in a commuter zone, then market it this way, emphasising the great transport links.

If there are any communal areas, make sure that they are kept clean and junk mail-free. Insider tips Inside the house, there is much you can do to impress people with some minor home improvements. Interiors experts say that lighting and space are key factors. Replace light bulbs with more powerful ones, change curtains and trim any trees and bushes that are blocking the light from the outside. Windows should be sparkling, surfaces clear and there should be as much light as possible flooding into the property — natural light is preferable. Keep personal knick-knacks to a minimum too, as while you may like your collection of porcelain figurines, they are not to everyone’s tastes. Give the whole property a deep clean. Dust everything, including light fittings and skirting boards, vacuum everywhere and air all rooms. Ensure the agent’s photos are picture-perfect Many photos let sellers down, so make sure that you are happy with the images taken by the estate agent. If not, ask for them to be redone. Fix it When you have lived in a property for a long time, it is easy to overlook the small things which somehow you never got around to fixing. Even if it’s just a leaky tap.

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Eight ways to control Christmas spending

Countdown to Christmas

An eight-step guide to help you cut your spending at Christmas. Christmas can be a wonderful time - but for most people it can be the most expensive. Older people and the unemployed on fixed incomes can find the celebrations particularly trying, and getting caught in the trap of spending more than they can afford is distressing for people of limited means. So, how can you avoid the Christmas spending trap? Here are eight ways to keep spending under control: 1. Make a Christmas spending list In fact, make two. Make one list of the people you need to buy present for, and another for food. Have a budget for each.

2. Research before you start spending at Christmas Do some research online on how far your budget will stretch if your gift recipients haven’t given you hints about what they would like, and apportion your funds accordingly. The same goes for food shopping. It is all too easy to go round the supermarket filling your trolley with Christmas goodies that you think you ought to “have in”.

Take your list with you whenever you go out, and avoid the mistake of shopping like a demented magpie and ending up with three gifts for one person and nothing for someone else.

The shops will be open on Boxing Day and, in some areas, on Christmas Day itself. Resist the temptation to hoard food as if for a siege.

According the Money Advice Service we spent nearly £2.4bn on food, drink or presents last year that eventually went to waste – because they were unused, unneeded or unwanted. This equates to an average spend of £28 per person on discarded food and drink.

3. Avoid over-spending on ‘surprise’ visitors at Christmas Cater for any entertaining that you know you are going to do. Add a box of biscuits for casual callers - and forget the extra mince pies, nuts and brandy butter than no one actually likes.

Thirty-seven per cent of people surveyed said they received presents which they didn’t use, with an average value of £54.

How many people are likely to call at your home unannounced and expect to have a fully catered service? Could the answer be “none”?

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Countdown to Christmas The biscuits can be your safety net if you are really nervous about the neighbours dropping in - and a treat for you in the New Year if no one comes round unexpectedly. 4. Be wary of gift vouchers when spending at Christmas If the shop or store chain collapses, holders of vouchers could be left out of pocket as they become unsecured creditors and bankruptcy administrators are not usually obliged to honour payment.

6. Pay your credit card bill in full Don’t use paying with a credit card as an excuse to overspend. According to the Money Advice Service (MAS), four million people are still paying off their credit card bills from last Christmas. Credit cards are useful for consumer protection and for budgeting, but if you overspend they are the route to a debt spiral.

If you must buy a voucher make sure it is one offered by several – unlinked – retailers, so if one goes out of business the voucher can be spent at another one. If you receive a voucher as a gift, spend it as soon as possible.

7. Never take out a payday loan to pay for Christmas If taking on credit card debt that you could have difficulty repaying is bad, then taking out a payday loan is worse. MAS found that 1.4 million UK adults will rely on payday loans this Christmas. Don’t be one of them.

5. Shop with a credit card for more protection If you use a credit card you are protected by Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act if the retailer defaults. You also have different rights if you pay with a debit card which in many circumstances are superior to paying with cash or a prepaid card.

8. Be wary of fraud when spending at Christmas Christmas is a time for giving – and a time for taking by unscrupulous fraudsters. When buying online buy only from the genuine websites of reputable retailers. If you find a deal that looks too good to be true it probably is.

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announces December 2017 – UK Tour coming to The Welly, HULL on Saturday 2nd December 2017 Roland Gift, one of modern music’s true torchbearers and the charismatic front man of the Fine Young Cannibals, is back in the pop arena with his new solo album, the self-titled Roland Gift. Gift’s distinguished career has expanded in recent, post-FYC years to include critically-lauded film acting and musical score work. Roland Gift marks a triumphant return to pop music’s front line, where Gift’s talents and unique style have long established him as one of the genre’s trailblazers. Box Office No: 01482 221113 • Tickets - £22.50 • Doors – 6.30pm Website – http://www.giveitsomewelly.com/gigs.html

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around cooking, exercise, gardening, increased mood etc. Creche available. Contact the family Support Team for more information. Thursday 1.15 - 2.45pm - Let’s Get...Playing - A play and activity session for parents/carers and children toddling to 5 years. Providing opportunities for children to discover a learning environment and develop skills preparing them for their next steps. With support and advice of a Community Nursery Nurse. Friday 10.00 - 11.00am - Stop Smoking Clinic - Our stop smoking specialist is on hand to help parents pregnant women, their partners and family members to quit smoking. We provide advice and support and the motivation to help you find the right techniquesto quit. We can help you identify if Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is the best choice for you. No appointment required. Friday 1.00 - 2.00pm - Infant Massage - A 4 week programme for parents/carers and their baby, which promotes bonding and teaches techniques for massage, soothing and relief of cramps and colic. For babies following their 8 week check. Day/times may change, please ring to book a place. Friday 3.15 - 5.00pm - Tea Time, Fun Time - A tea time session for families to play, care for the children and eat some yummy tea together. All cooking will be simple, healthy,fresh and to a budget. All welcome, but places must be booked weekly. Monday 1.30 - 3.00pm - Snaith Babies Playing - A play session for all babies providing the opportunity for new experiences and socialising, whist providing parents and carers to chat, share ideas. Advice and support with a Community Nursery Nurse. Tuesday 10.00 - 11.15 - Let’s Get Playing...in Snaith - A fun play session for parents/carers and their children under 5 to come together to share experiences. Held at Snaith Community Sport Hall. Midwifery Clinic - Hull Community Midwife Clinic for both Antenatal and Postnatal appointmentsrunning Monday afternoons, Tuesday Mornings and Friday afternoons. These clinic’s are by appointment only, speak to your Community Midwife for more information. Tuesday 9.45-11.45 Young Parents Fri 2- 4pm at Marshlands Children’s Centre (for young & expectant parents). Thursdays at Kingsway Children’s Centre 1.00-3.00pm. 01405 762614

CHILDREN OVER 5 GUIDE GROUPS IN GOOLE 13th Goole Rainbows 5 to 7 year old girls Monday term time - 5.30pm to 6.30pm 19th Goole Brownies 7 to 10 year old girls Tuesday term time - 6.00pm to 7.30pm 13th Goole Brownies 7 to 10 year old girls Wednesday term time - 6.00pm to 7.30pm Boothferry East Rangers 14 to 26 year old ladies alternate Thursdays - 7.00pm to 9.00pm

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GROUPS FOR WOMEN RAWCLIFFE BRIDGE YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION 2nd Tues of the Month. 7pm in the Gospel Hall, Rawcliffe. Visitors welcome. 01405 839546 AIRMYN WI 3rd Wednesday 7.00pm - Airmyn Park School SNAITH WI 3rd.Tues. in the month. Eadon Place Residents Lounge 7:15pm BARMBY ON THE MARSH WI 2nd Mon 7.00pm 01757 638626 or 01757 630167 HOOK WI 2nd Monday 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall HOWDEN WI 2nd Tue 7.15pm Methodist Chapel, Howden MARSHLAND YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMENS‘ ASSOCIATION 2nd Wed 7.30pm in Swinefleet Village Hall Visitors welcome 01405 762664

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SPORT & HEALTH ACTIVE IN AGE WALKING GROUP Our 30 minute walking groups run fortnightly every other Monday starting from 67 Boothferry Road, Goole followed by tea, coffee and a chat afterwards. The walks will start at 1.30pm 0800 9177752 ACTIVE IN AGE CLASS (gentle exercise) 10:30am start (every Monday) at the Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Clifton Gardens, Goole 0800 9177752 BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE For adult beginners 1st 2nd & 4th Thurs 7- 9pm at The Memorial Hall, Hook For children Sat 10.15am -1.30pm at Guide Hut, Clifton Gardens, Goole Wendy 01405 7602999 BUTTERFLY DANCE STUDIOS Estcourt Street, Goole DN14 5AS 01405 780626 DANCING Sequence Dancing with Cliff and Maureen every Saturday at Airmyn Village Hall 8-10.30pm. £2.00 incl. refreshments & raffle. All Welcome. GENTLE EXERCISE CLASS Mondays 11.10-12noon at the Courtyard £2 01405 837100 GOOLE & DISTRICT RAMBLING CLUB 01405 720668 HOWDEN & GOOLE RAMBLERS www.eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk 01430 431766/430712 MARGARET HARNESS SCHOOL OF DANCE 01405 762271 PILATES Tuesdays - 6.30pm - 7.30pm The Shire Hall, Howden. Thursdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm - The Courtyard, Goole Drop in Class £4.50 per session. Contact Val on 07801 954474 REALLY ACTIVE CLUB for all ages, abilities, families 01405 762608 SLIMMING WORLD GROUPS Tuesday - Howden – The Masonic Hall, Selby Road 9.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Wednesday - Riccall – Regent Centre 5.00pm & 7.00pm Thursday - Snaith – The Sports Hall at Secondary School, Pontefract Road 5.00pm & 7.00pm Doreen 07725 003417 Monday 5.30pm and 7.00pm at the Courtyard Goole, Donna 07791 602202 Tuesday 9.30am, 11.30am, 5.30pm and 7.30pm at the Courtyard Goole. Mandy 07962 258111/ 01405 780742 Wednesday 7.00pm at the Courtyard. Donna 07791 602202 STEP & TONE Thur 10-11 term-time Shire Hall, Howden 01757 630713 YOGA Mon 7 30-9pm Sothern Arms Function Room Hook. Thursday 7-8 30pm Courtyard Goole. Tuesday 10-11 30am Ilkeston Community Centre Goole. Wednesday 7 15-8 45 Parkside School Hall Goole. Contact Linda Dunne 01430 432278 for all above classes

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ARAMIS SUB AQUA Diving club. Thur 9pm at Goole Leisure Centre 01405 720154 BACK TO NETBALL For ladies 18+ Thur 7-8pm Goole High School Val Bentley 01405 764813 COBRA ARCHERS For adults & juniors Goole Leisure Centre 01405 765347 GOOLE A.F.C. 1st division UniBond League. Also members of the West Riding F.A. www.gooletown.co.uk GOOLE & DISTRICT BOWLING ASSOCIATION www.goolebowls.co.uk GOOLE GYMNASTICS The only British Gymnastics affiliated Club in the area Catering from 4 years to adult www.goolegymnastics.co.uk GOOLE JUDO For adults & juniors (age 4+) Goole Leisure Centre John 01405 769987 GOOLE MARTIAL ARTS TRUST Victoria St 01405 720740 GOOLE MOUNTAINEERING www.goolemountaineeringclub.co.uk GOOLE RUGBY Seniors plus U16s•U15s•U14s•U13s, U12s•U11s U10s•U9s•U8s•U7s & Girls - U14s • U17s www.pitchero.com/clubs/goole/ GOOLE NETBALL For adults & juniors (age 7+) at Goole Leisure Centre & Goole High School Pat 01405 769336 GOOLE SQUASH CLUB For adults at Goole Leisure Centre Valda 01405 765954 GOOLE STRIDERS Wed eves at the Rugby Club info@vikingstriders.co.uk GOOLE TANG SOO DO Guide Headquarters, Clifton Gdns, Goole, or Swinefleet Village Hall www.gooletangsoodo.com GOOLE TENNIS CENTRE www.gooletennis.co.uk GOOLE TOWN CRICKET CLUB Westfield, Carr Lane, Rutland Rd, Goole. Juniors U9s, U11s, U13s, U15s, U17s & 3 Senior Teams. Clubhouse available for parties, weddings, christenings, funerals, meetings etc. Contact Elza 07545 191899 www.gooletowncc.co.uk GOOLE TOWN GIRLS & LADIES FOOTBALL coaching & match play for girls and ladies 8 years upwards. 01405 764772 or 077510 52984 or email: kevin.shipp@talktalk.net GOOLE TOWN TIGERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL Run teams from U6s to U13s. Home fixtures South Park, Old Goole www.gooletowntigers.co.uk HOWDEN & DISTRICT RIDING seniors and juniors 07840 861224 email: howdenanddistrictridingclub@googlemail.com HOWDEN & GOOLE KARATE Adults & juniors at the Shire Hall, Howden & Goole Leisure Centre Mike 01430 860649

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COURTYARD ACTIVITIES Parkinson’s Disease Support Group First Tuesday of the month 1.30 – 3.00 For those living with Parkinson’s Disease or caring for someone living with Parkinson’s My Fibro & ME (Goole) First Tuesday of the month 1.30 – 3.00 Support for sufferers and family members, carers & friends

CLUBS & SOCIETIES ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Goole & Bowden Branch meetings held in the 1st Monday of each month (except January) in the Charter Club at 20.00 All welcome to attend 01405 766107 READS WARBLERS SHOW CHOIR Wednesdays 7.30-8.30pm at Central Methodist Church, Goole Jenny Read 07731307669, Natalie Walker 07599523335 www. readswarblers.com GOOLE MENS BADMINTON CLUB 16+, Ladies Welcome Mike 07951811641 SUGAR CRAFT CLASSES monthly at Rawcliffe Village Hall. Contact Maureen for more details at Buzz Bakes 01405 839361 RAWCLIFFE PETANQUE CLUB Tuesdays 1.30pm and Saturdays 10.00am at Manor Fields, Rawcliffe. 74435118236 GOOLE & DISTRICT OVER 50’S FRIENDSHIP CLUB Ilkeston Avenue Community Centre, every Tues from 7.30pm (no finish time) Roy 01405 767057

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HOWDEN PROBUS GROUP Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month, 10am – 12noon at Howden Town Council Offices, 17 Bridgegate, Howden DN14 7AE Tel 01430 432057/430712 THE ODDFELLOWS The Meeting Room, 176 Boothferry Road, Goole, DN14 6AH meet at 7.30pm 3rd Monday of every month or as stated in the Events Diary. B52’S SCOOTER CLUB www.goole.f9.co.uk BOOTHFERRY FAMILY & LOCAL HISTORY GROUP 2nd & 4th Mon at 7pm, the Courtyard, Goole. 01405 762608 or 720460 NEW CARLTON RAILWAY SOCIETY Mondays: Model Railway group & Branch of Historical Model Railway Society Mr C J Raywood 01405 762476 CASTAWAY MUSIC THEATRE Estcourt Street, Goole Term-time for adults and young people with learning and physical disabilities and young people NEET. Company rehearsals Weds 7 - 9pm and Fridays 10 - 3 All-comers over 16 Shipmates youth music theatre (10 - 18s) Mons 4 - 6pm Sloop young musicians (14 - 25s) Sat 10 - 12 Weekly WEA workshops in music, drama, dance, media and film Mons - Fris daytime. Youth, adult and disabled volunteering opportunities Contact Linda or Lis 01405 761423 COME & SING Thur 1.30-3.00 at Courtyard term time 01405 837100 CRAFT GROUP Fridays 12.30-2.30pm at The Courtyard GO READ A BOOK 1st Thur of month 7-9pm Dunhill Rd Community Centre 01405 764327 GOOLE ART SOCIETY Monday evenings, 7pm - 9 pm during term time, at Goole College - Room 3. We are open to all abilities & mediums, minimum age of 18 years. Membership is £15 for a full academic year, but you can have a free taster session to see if it’s for you. Facebook page - Goole Art Society Twitter page @GooleArtSociety GOOLE & DISTRICT MCC (WOBBLY GOOLIES) www.wobblygoolies.co.uk GOOLE MODEL BOAT CLUB Every Sat and Wed afternoon. Public welcome to visit www.goolemodelboatclub.co.uk GOOLE WARGAMES 2nd Sunday of month 9-1 at Scout Hut, Dunhill Rd, Goole. Historical, Warhammer, Fantasy games 01405 766986 HOOK’S DOLLS HOUSE FURNITURE CLUB 4th Saturday of the month – 12.30pm – 3.00pm Hook Memorial Club Tel: 01977 683446

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HOOK GARDENING CLUB meets on the Last Friday of the Month (no meetings June & July, Aug & Dec) - Hook Memorial Hall 7-9pm Free Refreshments - Plant & Seed Swap and Monthly Raffle No Annual Membership fee just ‘PAY AS YOU VISIT’ £3 per person. Contact Justine 01405 769725 or 07743460357 www.hookgardening.club WHIST DRIVE Every 3rd Friday in the Courtyard, Goole HOWDEN & DISTRICT U3A offer a wide range of interest groups and activities for people retired from full-time employment. New members welcome. www.u3asites.org.uk/howden Mary Fox on 01430441074 HOWDEN CAMERA CLUB www.howdencameraclub.co.uk HOWDEN CIVIC SOCIETY 1st Wed 7.30pm in Masonic Hall, Howden. Indoor mtgs Sept April 01430 431282 HOWDEN HISTORIC MOTORCYCLE GROUP 2nd Wed at Bowman’s Hotel, Howden Brian Gould 01430 430777 EAST YORKSHIRE CANOE CLUB Saturday mornings 10am-12noon at South Ings Lane, Off Newport Road, North Cave. Come & try sessions £4 Irene on 01430 422933 www.eycc.org INTERNET CAFE Every Friday 10am-2pm at the Courtyard for people with no experience 01405 837100 JUST SEW Thursday 7-9pm at Newport Village Hall. Cath 01430 410403 pue@live.co.uk MARSHLAND LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Meet last Tuesday in month 7.15p.m. in Swinefleet Village Hall. For information about the details of meetings and events see website http://www.marshlandlocalhistorygroup.co.uk/ or contact 01405 704512 LINE DANCING Airmyn Village Hall, Monday 7pm-9pm price £4.50 NEW Beginners Class 2pm - 3pm price £2.50 01405 760722 NORTON OWNERS CLUB - EAST YORKS 3rd Thurs 7.30pm at Kings Arms, Newport see our website: www.eastyorks.nortonownersclub.org Anna Jeanette Dixon 01430 430831 RADIO & ELECTRONICS SOCIETY Wed 7.30 ring for details of venues Ken 01757 638539 RAWCLIFFE HARMONICS CHOIR Tuesday 7-9pm Rawcliffe Gospel Hall Diane Edwards 01405 839804 READS WARBLERS POP CHOIR Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm at Central Methodist Church, Goole Jenny Read 07731307669 www.readswarblers.com RSPB Blacktoft Sands 01405 704665 blacktoft.sands@rspb.org.uk

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SING FOR YOUR LIFE Tues at the Courtyard 10-12noon. Older people singing with children 01405 768468 SIR WILLIAM PENNYMAN’S REGIMENT OF THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR SOCIETY Re-enactment group based in Howden www.1643.net ST PAUL’S PLAYERS Thursday 7pm at the Briarcroft Hotel, Clifton Gardens John 01405 763024 NEW BLOOD DONORS ARE NEEDED across the Hull area. Please contact 0300 123 23 23 to register as a donor and make an appointment today. Or visit www.blood.co.uk SNAITH & COWICK DRAMA GROUP (SCDG) Thursday 6.45 pm - 9pm at The Snaith School. All ages welcome from 11yrs+. Contact: Alexandra Fenn on 07855 276254 or just turn up. GOOLE DISTRICT LIONS CLUB Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday monthly, 8pm at The Briarcroft Hotel, Clifton Gardens, Goole. michael.colmer@talktalk.net ROTARY CLUB OF GOOLE Every Wednesday 6.15pm at the Lowther Hotel Aire Street Goole. Contact Graham on 01430 430751. BUBWITH & HOWDEN SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB Indoor bowls at Howden School, every Monday 7pm to 9pm. Always looking for new members. Contact: David Langford, 01430 431181

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Autumn lawn care: maintenance tips & advice Autumn is a great time to give your lawn a pick-me-up and to ensure that it is in the best possible shape to survive the winter. Give your lawn some TLC in the autumn to help it get through winter

Late September and early October has always been the traditional time to carry out lawn maintenance, but if the summer has been particularly dry or a hosepipe ban has been imposed, wait until autumn rain stimulates the turf and grass is actively growing before carrying out any work.

Removing moss

If your lawn is spongy then it is likely you have a problem with moss. This tiny plant will quickly spread in damp or shaded areas and will overwhelm grass so it needs tackling to keep in check. Remove from the lawn by spreading granules or soaking the problem area with a liquid mosskiller applied from a watering can and leave until it turns black (usually within two weeks). The dead moss can be removed by raking vigorously with a spring tined garden rake. Large bare patches of soil that are left behind after the

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moss has been removed should be re-sown with lawn seed. Although mosskiller works quickly, it is a short term fix and it pays to tackle the causes of moss. To do this, remove overhanging branches that shade the lawn or allow more light through by raising the canopy of trees. If the lawn suffers from compaction or poor drainage it will need aerating.

Removing thatch

Grass clippings, moss, weeds and other debris can form a thick mat above the surface of the soil. Known as thatch, this material prevents the lawn from breathing properly, stops rain from penetrating effectively and encourages lawn diseases to prosper. To remove from the soil, scratch the surface vigorously with a spring tined rake, working your way across the lawn. Add the material that is removed to your compost heap. After raking (also known as scarifying) grasses will respond by producing more side shoots. Large lawns can be tackled with a powered raking machine, available

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l Trim your lavender plants

Improve drainage

after they’ve flowered to keep them compact.

Lawns that have been subjected to heavy traffic over the summer could be compacted, which will lead to problems with drainage, resulting in the spread of moss or water lying in puddles on the surface.

l Cut back faded perennials to keep borders tidy.

l As your Penstemon flowers fade, cut them back to just above a leaf to encourage more flowers.

Improve by plunging a garden fork into the lawn as far as it will go and repeat at 10cm intervals - for large lawns, hire a wheeled spiking machine. Fill the air channels with a ready mixed sandy top dressing bought from the garden centre, working it into the holes with a broom.

l Cut back herbs now to encourage a new flush of tasty leaves you can harvest before the frost.

l Prune summer flowering shrubs once they have finished blooming.

l Prune your Wisteria after flowering by removing

Feeding

all the whippy side-shoots from the main branch framework to about 20cm from their base (about five leaves from the main stem).

Finish by using an autumn lawn feed. These are high in phosphates and potassium, and will result in healthy root growth that will ensure the grass is in the best possible condition to cope with whatever winter throws at it.

l Prune climbing roses and rambling roses once

Do not be tempted to use a spring feed instead this is high in nitrogen and will result in soft, sappy growth that is easily damaged by cold weather.

l Collect ripened seed and store for next year.

Things to do in October

Leaving some seed heads in place can be attractive and allows the plant to self-seed in the surrounding soil.

Think bulbs! The distinctive varieties often sell out very quickly, so get ahead with reserving your selection! Indulge yourself with some sumptuous peony flowered types in flamboyant colours. Delay planting tulips until November for the best results.

l Keep your Camellias and Rhododendrons well

they’ve finished flowering (unless they are repeatflowerers in which case leave them).

l Mow wildflower meadows now to help scatter the seeds.

l Take cuttings of your favourite tender perennials such as pelargoniums and fuchsia to propagate them for next year.

watered at this time of year to ensure that next year’s buds develop well.

l Finish dividing clumps of Bearded Iris now so

l Keep patio container plants well watered and

they have time to form roots and flowers buds for next year before the cold weather arrives.

feed with a liquid fertiliser every fortnight.

l Now is a good time to spray ground elder (and

l Stake tall or top heavy Dahlias and Lilies to prevent wind and rain damage.

l Dead-head bedding plants and perennial plants to stop them self-seeding and to encourage further flowering into the autumn.

l Dead-head lilies for a better flower display next year.

other perennial weeds) with a glyphosate-based weedkiller as the plant has lots of leaf surface area with which to absorb it.

l Look out for symptoms of Clematis Wilt such as wilting leaves and black discolouration on the leaves and stems of your Clematis. Cut out any infected plant material and dispose of it in your household waste.

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