HullMag Issue No.69 September 2020 by Nic Gough

September 2020

Issue No.69

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Editor’s note

Welcome to the September 2020 edition of the magazine. Can you believe the children have gone back to school? With the current situation it seems like they have had a year off and as much as we dearly love them a lot of parents and grandparents are somewhat breathing a sigh of relief! I hope that all our readers are keeping safe and well as the economy and life in general slowly moves back towards some kind of new normality. I know so many people are still on furlough or have now lost their jobs. I think that the legacy of these times will remain with us for a very long time to come and worry for the future of our readers and advertisers. Please support the advertisers within the magazine as well as all those locally who depend on our trade and custom. I know from speaking with so many of them that they do appreciate the patronage of local people and other local businesses - we are the lifeblood of the local economy and must dig deep to help one another during these unprescedented times. We have an interesting and varied range of topics that we cover in this edition with our Education Feature and House & Home Feature as well as articles on the Health benefits of Singing. The Hull City Column is back for the new season too. Roy Woodcock takes a look at the new Ford Puma in his Motoring Column. The Food & Drink section - as always - has great places to eat out and eat in plus a seasonal recipe from Riverford Organics. We also have our regular Wine column, Travel with Marion Owen as well as local news stories and Gardening advice. As usual we finish off with Fiona Dwyer’s ‘food for thought’.

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Managing Director: Nic Gough. Sales Director & Editor: Jane Gough. Advertising Sales Manager: Lindsey Adams. Advertising Sales: Mary Plows. Advertising Sales: Florence Hardwick. Finance Manager: Steve Mann. Designers: Mervyn King, Adam Jacobs. Photography: Clash Pix, Jamie Newson-Smith. Contributors: Fiona Dwyer, Roy Woodcock, Chris Warkup, AJ Martell, Rebekah Robinson. © Dalton Spire Limited 2020. All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be used or reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. All information contained in this magazine is for information only and is as far as we are aware, correct at the time of going to press. We cannot accept any responsibility for errors or inaccuracies in such information. Readers are advised to contact advertisers directly with regards to the price of products and/or services, referred to in this magazine.

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Home Improvement

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The grant covers up to two thirds the cost of improvements to make homes more energy efficient. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the Green Homes Grant at the start of July. The grant means homeowners can get up to £5,000 to spend making heating their houses more efficient and environmentally-friendly. It will also create new work for builders and other tradespeople, and possibly thousands of jobs - which could be vital at a point where many people are losing employment.

But what is the Green Homes Grant? And how can you get a voucher for your home?

The £2 billion Green Homes Grant is intended to help people in the UK cut carbon emissions, which is vital if the country is to meet its promise to have net zero emissions by 2050.

The grant provides funding for homeowners to bring in energy efficiency measures. This means that homes should be able to stay warm for longer, meaning people can use less energy heating their houses which would be good for the environment.

What can you do with the grant?

The grant covers up to two thirds the cost of improvements to make homes more energy efficient. The improvements homeowners can make on grant money are split into two categories. To get any money, homeowners have to insulate either a solid wall, a cavity wall, under-floor areas, loft, flat roof, a room in their roof, or a park home, or install low-carbon

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If homeowners already have these features, they can apply for grant money to improve them. If they do this, they can also get funding for other features like draught proofing, double or triple glazing, or secondary glazing, and heating controls like appliance thermostats, hot water tank thermostats or smart heating controls. You cannot get more money for secondary features than you can for primary. For example, if you got £2,000 for insulating a solid wall and installing a solar thermal system, you could not get more than £2,000 for putting in double glazing and heating controls. The scheme is expected to save homeowners up to £600 per year in energy bills, and create 100,000 jobs, the Government said.

Who is eligible?

The scheme is expected to help owners of around 600,000 homes make their properties more energy efficient. Anyone who lives in a home that they own. This includes longleaseholders and homes with shared ownership. Landlords of homes rented out privately or for social rent are also eligible, while park home owners,

including gypsy and traveller sites qualify for the scheme too. But new-build homes are not eligible. Homeowners on various kinds of benefits like Jobseeker’s Allowance are eligible for a bigger grant of up to £10,000 for the improvements - covering the entire cost of the refurbishments.

What about renters?

The government also plans to spend £500 million to support people on low incomes with their fuel costs, including renters.

How can you apply?

Later in August homeowners can get advice on how to make their home more energy efficient from Simple Energy Advice (SEA). SEA will tell homeowners what areas of the property may be eligible for funding. A list of government-accredited builders and tradespeople will also be available to choose from. Once the work is agreed the Government will hand out vouchers from the end of September.

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Literature

The Best New Cookbooks of 2020

More time at home may mean more time in the kitchen, so what better time to treat yourself to a new cookbook? From family-friendly mid-week dinners to show-stopping cakes, here are the new ones to know about…. Bitter Honey: Recipes & Stories From The Island Of Sardinia by Letitia Clark

Bitter Honey, the debut cookbook from chef and illustrator Letitia Clark, takes you on a journey to the beautiful island of Sardinia, and is full of traditional, tasty Italianinspired dishes. All easy to make and using fresh ingredients, Clark’s recipes are designed to bring a bit of Italian flair to your kitchen, with each one presented alongside a lyrical backstory. Favourites include a baked lemon sea bream, and a chocolate orange mas-carpone mousse that’s bound to impress. Coupled with stunning photog-raphy and drawings, Bitter Honey is a true celebration of the glistening Sardinian lifestyle.

The National Trust Eat More Veg by Annie Rigg

Veggies are the shining stars in this cookbook, with recipes ranging

from simple weekday dinners to slow cooked dishes perfect for weekend entertaining. Expect to find plenty of inspiration, with tasty tagines, vibrant salads and warming soups all featuring, as well as side dishes and bigger plates for large numbers. With a plethora of both vegetarian and ve-gan recipes, it’s the ideal choice for foodies who simply want to eat more greens.

Falastin: A Cookbook by Sami Tamimi & Tara Wigley

Comprising a vibrant collection of Palestinian recipes, Falastin is a love letter to the Middle East, with over 110 recipes exploring new and exciting flavour combinations. Expect to find a mix of both traditional and modern recipes, some of which have been handed down through generations, along with dishes inspired by the authors’ collaborations with local Palestinian farmers. It’s guaranteed to transform your dinner table into a rich feast of exotic salads and one-pot dishes, to share with family and friends.

How To Dress An Egg by Ned Baldwin

Written by self-taught chef Ned Baldwin, this cookbook is no-fuss, no-frills. Putting unexpected twists on traditional recipes, Ned provides home cooks with all the skills necessary to prepare tasty and enjoyable meals. Each dish expands on the basic cooking technique, leaving readers with a collection of creative and easy-to-follow, delicious recipes. Not only will readers be taught how to expertly dress an egg, but also how to cook a juicy roast chicken, grill fish and bake vegetables to buttery, soft perfection.

Life Kitchen by Ryan Riley

Written as a tribute to his late mother, food writer Ryan Riley’s recipes are designed to bring pleasure back into cooking and eating for cancer patients, as well as their friends and family. Not just for those currently going through treatment, each recipe is bursting with delicious ingredi-ents and flavours, with highlights including a roasted harissa salmon and a warming spaghetti carbonara. Combining his knowledge of the human senses with his love of food, this book is a simple reminder of the joys of eating.

The Batch Lady: Shop Once. Cook Once. Eat Well All Week. by Suzanne Mulholland

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you more time to enjoy eating with your loved ones. Expect all the info on how to master classic family dinner dishes such as veggie burgers and traybakes, as well as a handy ‘three ways with’ guide that takes one hero ingredient and shows you three ways to cook it.

The Curry Guy Light by Dan Toombs

In The Curry Guy Light, chef Dan Toombs showcases over 100 creative, Indianinspired recipes that are lower in both carbs and calories than their traditional counterparts. After spending years researching and learning the secrets of Indian cuisine, Dan chose to bring a taste of India to British kitchens with his first book, The Curry Guy. This new, lighter edition goes one step further, showing you how to recreate your favourite curries with a healthy twist. Brimming with recipes for every lifestyle, including veggie dishes and gluten-free options, this is a must-have for anyone looking to master a healthier take on Indian cooking.

The Pastry Chef’s Guide by Ravneet Gill

Written with baking newbies in mind, consider this a no-nonsense manu-al for those looking to improve their skills. Chef Ravneet Gill starts by sharing all the needto-know basics, talking readers through everything from optimal oven temperatures, to the necessary equipment. You’ll even learn how to nail eight different types of patisserie. Whether it’s celebration cakes, breakfast pastries or meringues, Gill’s guide makes everything feel completely achievable.

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on through lockdown, supporting their clients at a very difficult and frightening time for many, be it for business or personal issues. He went on to say that the team at Pepperells are constantly updating their skills, not only on legal matters but also on areas such as IT, Marketing etc.. in order to be top of their game! There is a new legal team in town! Pepperells Solictors have recently taken up residency at 15A Wednesday Market, Beverley. The firm that was established back in 1985 (which also has offices in Lincoln, Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Hull) are looking forward to working with local businesses and individuals to help them with a whole host of legal matters. What makes Pepperells different? They not only offer a fresh, modern approach to legal matters, but Pepperells aim is to be your ‘Law Partner for Life’, partnering with you through the trials and tribulations life throws at you, both personally and professionally. They will be offering a whole host of legal services from Family and Business law, Property and Housing (to include an instant quote for conveyancing available from their website), Wills and Probate to Criminal Law and Civil Matters. Why Beverley? We spoke to Pepperells CEO, Ben Pepperell and asked why he picked Beverley for their next site and he said, ” Whenever I have visited Beverley I have always found the people of the town to be friendly and welcoming, so when we were looking for a new site, Beverley was the perfect fit.”

Pepperells Solicitors are also very keen on supporting their local communities and take their corporate social responsibility extremely seriously and are always looking at ways to improve society as a whole. Just last year at the Wonderland Ball that they organised, over £10,000 was raised for Dove House Hospice, during lockdown they arranged the distribution of 10,000 pieces of PPE to key workers and the NHS. Working with local sponsors, food banks and churches they delivered £50 parcels that contained all the elements to make a Christmas dinner to 150 families that would otherwise not have had one. They are extending this scheme into Beverley this year. For a full overview of the services available or to get an instant quote for home conveyancing, visit: www.pepperells.com or telephone 01482 887858

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House & Home

Working from home – how it has impacted the property market

Over half the population’s working circumstances have changed with around 34% of people being told they will continue to work solely from home and a further 22% being told that they will continue to work partly from home and partly from the office. How will this shift in working circumstances impact the property market and where people choose to live?

lockdown and possibly working from home, they are willing to live an average of 56 miles away from their company’s office. “Not having to commute as much means that people now have more freedom of choice when it comes to where they live and they are able to explore areas that are further out but offer them more for their money,” comments McKenzie.

The Guild of Property Professionals recently conducted a consumer survey, interviewing respondents on how their new working situation is influencing their decisions when it comes to property.

Nearly a quarter of the respondents believe that the shift to working from home will cause property prices throughout the UK to become more uniform and there will be less of a North/South divide. “Properties within the South half of the country have always been more expensive due to their proximity to London, however, many consumers believe that it will change if commuting to London is no longer a factor,” says McKenzie. “Interestingly, while people believe that property prices will be more even across the country, 41% think that London will always be the ‘centre of big business’ even if people are working from home. Around 18% think Manchester will be the ‘new London’, while 13% think it will be Birmingham.”

Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild of Property Professionals, says that as a result of the changes in how people work, the importance of a home office has definitely increased, jumping from 12% before lockdown to 21% now. “Based on the fact that over half the population are now either permanently or partly working from home, it makes sense that more people would want to have a dedicated workspace, he adds. McKenzie says that working from home has also led more people to look at living further away from their workplace. Before lockdown, employed Brits were willing to live an average of 23 miles away from their workplace, but now post-

McKenzie adds that according to the survey results, it is Londoners who are most likely to have been told by their company that they will continue to work solely from

home (56% vs a national average of 34%), followed by people in the South West (40%). “With Londoners most likely to now be working from home, there is likely to be more and more people moving out of the city to

Energy Efficient Home Ideas We are living in world that has changed so rapidly over the past 12 months, it is unlikely to ever be the same. We have been spending more time at home and watching our finances a little more closely than usual.

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3. Retractable Clothes Line In warm weather, hanging your clothes on the line to dry will not only save you energy, but also give your garments great longevity. Whites will maintain their brightness and your clothes will have a beautiful sun-dried, fresh air feel.

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homes that offer more but cost less. The results of survey reveal that lockdown has caused people to be less likely to live in urban and suburban environments and more likely to live in rural environments,” he concludes.

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New rules for home extensions: Government adds two-storey extensions to the list of permitted developments for homeowners Permitted development is the scheme which allows certain specified changes to be made to your home without the need to obtain full planning permission. From the end of August homeowners are now allowed to supersize their homes by adding two extra floors without planning permission. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick claims the move will provide “much-needed additional space for children or elderly relatives” – so in theory, growing your home upwards could ease both the housing and care crises in one fell swoop. Unfortunately, in larger cities at least, its application will be limited. For a start the new rules, which came into force on August 31, will only apply to detached homes, and those built between 1948 and 2018 – which leaves out hundreds of thousands of people living in red-brick terraces, top-floor flats or new-build homes. Homes in conservation areas are also out.

Rising concerns

The cost of removing a roof to add two new floors to a home will far exceed the cost of a traditional loft extension. Many architects have expressed fears the lack of control will lead to design “atrocities” blighting the skyline.

What is “permitted development”?

Permitted development is the scheme which allows certain specified changes to be made to

your home without the need to obtain planning permission.

What other changes can you make to your home without obtaining full planning permission? Check the rules carefully before embarking on a kitchen extension as the materials used need to be in keeping with the original house

Kitchen extension

You can extend up to four metres at the rear of a detached home, or three metres behind a semi or a terrace house. However, the extension must not take up more than half of the outside space and the materials used need to be in keeping with the original house. Flats, unfortunately, are not included, and permitted development never applies to homes in conservation areas, or property that is listed.

Two-storey rear extension

It’s a yes to this, as long as you don’t go back more than three metres, and there is a gap of at least seven metres to the end of the garden.

Side return extension

Hoover up the dark, slightly pointless sliver of space that is the side return by extending the back of the house to its fullest width. You can do this without planning consent if you are not building higher than four metres, or more than half the width of the original house.

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Side extension

Owners of detached houses can extend sideways. The extension must be single-storey only, the finish should resemble the existing property and the extension can be no more than half the width of the original house. There are also restrictions on height, depending how close you will be going to the boundary of your property.

Loft extension

Need another bedroom or a home office? You can extend into your loft using permitted development, keeping the space you create to no larger than 40 cubic metres for terrace houses or 50 cubic metres for detached and semi-detached houses. Perfect for working from home, “outbuildings” are allowed if kept to one storey. There are also size and height restrictions, depending on the size of your plot. You can use your garden room as a gym, an office, a playroom or whatever else you like – but it can’t be used as a full-time bedroom.

Swimming pool

As long as your new pool can’t be seen from the front of the house

and doesn’t take up more than half the back garden, you could be splashing about next summer. It’s generally also okay to put in a hot tub – but do check with the council before taking the plunge.

Front porch

Somewhere to dump boots and umbrellas is invaluable in winter. To use permitted development, keep to a footprint of three square metres max, a height of up to three metres and your porch cannot be within two metres of the boundary.

Balcony extension?

Sorry, no, you will need planning consent. The only exception is a Juliet balcony with no platform or external access, but which really does add light and a sense of space to a room.

Be warned: check the rules before you start

Permitted development has lots of small print to consider. If you are not working with an architect, you must touch base with your local council to check that what you are planning is not breaking the rules. For more information on your permitted development rights, visit www.planningportal.co.uk/info.

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UK house prices: Rishi Sunak’s stamp duty holiday pushes property values to record high The “surprising spike” follows four months of falling house prices. Rishi Sunak’s emergency stamp duty holiday has sent property prices soaring to an all-time high. The average cost of a home in the UK jumped 1.6 per cent in July alone to £241,604, according to latest figures from Halifax. That pushed the annual rate of gain to 3.8 per cent after four months of falling prices. Britain’s biggest mortgage lender said the property was in the throes of a “surprising spike” driven by a wave of demand since the end of the lockdown. The Chancellor announced in early July that stamp duty will be waived on the first £500,000 of any transaction until March saving buyers up to £15,000 in tax. The Halifax figures came as property portal Rightmove said it has seen record levels of traffic on its website since estate agents were allowed to reopen on May 13. The company said in a statement: “Since 13 May we have recorded 65 days beating Rightmove’s previous traffic record set on 19 February 2020. Between 1 June and 31 July demand for sales properties has been 50 per cent higher than the same period in 2019 with rental

demand being over 20 per cent higher.” Halifax managing director Russell Galley said: “The latest data adds to the emerging view that the market is experiencing a surprising spike post lockdown. “As pent-up demand from the period of lockdown is released into a largely open housing market, a low supply of available homes is helping to exert upwards pressure on house prices. “Supported by the government’s initiative of a significant cut in stamp duty, and evidence from households and agents “However, looking further ahead, there is still a great deal of uncertainty around the lasting impact of the pandemic. As government support measures come to an end, the resulting impact on the macroeconomic environment, and in turn the housing market, will start to become more apparent. “In particular, a weakening in labour market conditions would lead us to expect greater downward pressure on prices in the medium-term.” Jonathan Hopper, chief executive of buying agency of Garrington

Property Finders, said: “July’s spike in prices beat even that of the ‘Boris bounce’ seen at the start of the year, when Covid seemed a world away. “Front line estate agents have been busy ever since they were allowed to reopen after lockdown, but until June the Halifax’s data was still recording month-on-month price changes stuck in reverse.

“Three months of being cooped up in the same four walls have clearly led many people to consider a move, and to reflect on what they want from their home.”

Property Facts You Might Not Know... There is £1.44 trillion in mortgage debt outstanding in the UK Britain’s homeowners are sitting on a mountain of debt. According to the Financial Conduct Authority, at the end of 2018 there was £1.44 trillion in outstanding mortgage debt, up 3.3% over the year. In two decades, house prices have grown 198% on average The rate of house price growth across the UK dwarfs inflation. Between 1999 and 2019, Land Registry data shows the average UK house price rose from £75,995 to £226,234, or 198%. If house price growth had tracked the rate of inflation, the average value today would be £129,372 a 70% increase. The undersupply

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“No longer. The key question now is whether the post-lockdown jump in buyer interest will translate into a steady stream of sales, and whether it will maintain the upward momentum on prices.

of housing and ease with which people were able to obtain mortgages during the boom years fuelled house price growth. Half of England is owned by less than 1% of its population According to data compiled by Guy Shrubsole for his book “Who Owns England?” around 25,000 landowners own half of the land in England. Those landowners include the aristocracy, wealthy individuals, and corporations.Broken down, Shrubsole’s estimate is that 30% of England is owned by the aristocracy and gentry. A further 18% is owned by corporations, another 17% by oligarchs and financiers, and 17% is unaccounted for. Just 8.5% is owned by the public sector and 5% by ordinary homeowners.

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Food & Drink

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World of Wine Has Prosecco’s bubble burst? I ask in the wake of continuing reports that sales have certainly passed their peak and even falling in some cases and the announcement that Italy’s Prosecco producers have agreed to make less fizz this year to mitigate the risk of oversupply in the wake of coronavirus lockdowns something that has also been agreed by French Champagne growers and producers. It may have been National Prosecco Day last month (August 13, in fact) but even this clever marketing initiative has failed to halt the slide. My simple take on the situation is that we’ve all become a bit blasé about opening a bottle of fizz - with bottles of Prosecco (and Cava, come to that) readily available for well under a tenner from any supermarket. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a glass or three the same as you (we opened two bottles of Prosecco in one day recently during one of the scorchio days), but it’s just not that special any more. Champagne still holds it’s cache, probably because we cannot afford to drink the really good stuff too often because of price, but searching around for something different I came

an excellent aperitif, it also proved perfect with the plate of seafood we’d cooked up that day.

Grillo is a Sicilian white grape variety, most famous for its role in the island’s fortified Marsala wines but now used most commonly in a variety of still white wines. across a bottle of Italian wine that Everything about the Purato range was new to me. of wines is sustainable - it’s certified organic and vegan friendly and has I’m talking about Purato Grillo eco-friendly packaging that’s 100 Spumante Brut, made in the Vittoria per cent recyclable. area of south east Sicily - a very Grillo Spumante - mine cost £11.99 summery fizz, indeed, and more from Ocado - is still relatively about it shortly. unusual, giving us drinkers something genuinely different Spumante is an Italian word which to talk about. Perfectly dry and translates into English as Sparkling elegant, it’s versatile, refined, and Wine - even Prosecco, which is a suits all kinds of occasions. classification of origin and quality rather than a grape variety, can put The grapes are picked in the cooler Spumante on their labels and, yes, early hours of the day, to keep we all remember Asti Spumante them as fresh as possible and are from years ago. transported as quickly as possible to the winery for de-stemming and Spumante sparkling wine, since very gentle pressing in a pneumatic it is a category of wine, can be press. The solid particles are then produced in any area of Italy allowed to separate naturally and with any grape variety. from the juice, at which point the Prosecco on the other hand can primary fermentation takes place. only be produced in certain Selected yeasts are added to the areas using designated grape juice in temperature controlled varieties and always using a stainless steel tanks, not exceeding method of secondary 18C for around 8-10 days, after fermentation (to which the wine is racked into capture the carbon smaller, closed stainless steel tanks. dioxide inside the The secondary fermentation is bottle, thus creating initiated by a very specific yeast in the bubbles) involving the closed stainless steel tanks. steel vats as opposed The temperature is then kept at to inside the bottle 14C in order for a very slow, gentle (as in the Champagne fermentation to take place, which method). ensures that the freshness and purity of fruit of the Grillo grapes But back to the Purato. are preserved. Straw coloured, with golden flecks, Grillo * The Great British Beer Festival, the Spumante has very UK’s largest trade and consumer fine bubbles and a show dedicated to the brewing gentle, floral bouquet. industry, will become an onlineThe palate is soft and only event for the first time this very well balanced. month. And as well as being Held by the Campaign for Real Ale,

the event will be held between September 11-13 and feature a weekend of live beer tastings running from 2 pm – 9:30 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Virtual beer tastings will be led by experts such as Roger Protz, Cheryl Cade and Adrian Tierney-Jones. In normal times, this is the biggest event in the UK beer calendar, with around 1,000 beers produced across the country and further afield on-pour for five days. It attracts upwards of 50,000 trade and consumer visitors to Kensington Olympia annually, and has been running since 1977. But this year, the focus will be less on pulling pints and more on appreciation from afar. A number of independent brewers and cider makers, including the very trendy Little Pomona in Hertfordshire, will be delivering masterclasses throughout the weekend going through things like European beer styles, the wonderful world of maltings, and how to grow your own orchard. Festival organiser Catherine Tonry said: “The Great British Beer Festival is truly the heart and soul of what CAMRA is all about – bringing people together and making friends over a great pint. While we are sadly not all out on the festival floor this week, I am delighted to welcome back new friends and old to our very first virtual festival. “It has been an incredibly difficult year for many people due to COVID-19, but we are looking forward to celebrating the very best beers that Britain has to offer – albeit from the comfort of our own homes! We hope visitors will enjoy the wide range of beers, tastings, talks and tours available.” * More details from https://virtual.gbbf.org.uk

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The Finest Bengali Cuisine

MACH (FISH)

Morich Mach

TANDOORI

Offering the very best Indian food and exceptional service £5.95

White fish cooked in a spicy sauce with garlic, ginger, green chillies garnished with coriander.

Tandoori Mach Massalla

£7.95

White fish prepared in a delicately flavoured creamy sauce.

King Prawn Methi

£7.95

King prawns gently cooked with special fenugreek leaves creating a light subtly flavoured dish.

Tandoori King Prawn Massalla

£9.95

King Prawn Sag

The Tandoori and Tikka dishes served at the Bengal Brasserie are meats that have been marinated, skewered and cooked in a clay oven.

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The following dishes are served on a hot sizzling platter with a side salad and the chef ’s own fresh mint sauce prepared daily for your pleasure

Shabji Chameli £5.95 Aubergine, Cauliflower, Okra mixed in a curry with onion, garlic, tomato and simmered with pickles, that gives a nice savoury taste.

King Prawn Biryani

Chicken Tikka Shashlik

£7.95

Chicken Tikka

£5.95

Tikka Lamb

£6.95

Tandoori King Prawns

£8.95

Tandoori Mixed Grill

£7.95

Tandoori Chicken

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Traditional dish of King Prawns cooked with basmati rice and served with a vegetable curry.

£5.95

A stir-fried dish with lightly braised onions, garlic, ginger,tomatoes and fresh green chillies.

Shuhagi Mach

vegetable curry. An old favourite.

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Mach Jalfrezi (Hot)

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Open 7 Days A Week (INCLUDING BANK HOLIDAYS) Shabji Balti £5.95 Mixed vegetables cooked to our chef ’s own recipe and Sunday to Thursday: 5:30pm served in-a11:00pm special pot called a Balti. Biryani £7.95 * Vegetable Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:30pm Vegetables cooked with Basmati rice served with

£7.95

King Prawns gently cooked with spinach creating a light, subtly flavoured dish.

£4.95 Chopped aubergine cooked in our chef ’s own spicy sauce that includes green chillies and capsicum.

(Off the bone)

King prawns part cooked in the tandoori clay oven then simmered in a delicately flavoured creamy curry.

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£7.95

Barbecued pieces of salmon cooked with courgettes in a medium strength sauce.

TRADITIONAL FAVOURITES

Korma Bhuna Rogan Dupiaza Patia Madras Dansak Vindaloo

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Shabji Massalla

Shabji Korai

£5.95 A succulent blend of herbs and spices sizzling away in a Korai dish for authentic flavour garnished with fresh tomatoes and capsicum.

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£5.95 Mushroom, potato and peas cooked with cottage cheese in a medium strength sauce.

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Choice of Chicken, Lamb or Prawn. King Prawn is £3.00 extra with the above dishes.

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Shabji Jalfrezi (Hot)

£5.95 A stir-fried dish with lightly braised onions, garlic,

ginger, tomatos and green chillies. 19 Market Place, Hornsea HU18 1AN

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Nuts are used as ingredients in our restaurants and although great care is taken during preparation, we cannot fully guarantee against traces in other dishes we serve.

SIDE DISHES

SUNDRIES

Mixed Vegetable Bhaji Chana Bhaji Bindy Bhaji Begun Bhaji Bombay Aloo Sag Bhaji Sag Aloo Aloo Gobi Coli Bhaji Mushroom Bhaji Tarka Dall

Boiled Rice Pillau Rice Mushroom Pillau Vegetable Pillau Special Pillau Onion Pillau Garlic Pillau Egg Pillau Nan Bread

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Chilli & Coriander Nan Keema Nan Peshwari Nan Garlic & Coriander Nan Cheese Nan Keema & Garlic Nan Plain Pratha

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Fresh mixed vegetables prepared in a delicately flavoured creamy sauce.

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Keema Pratha £2.00 Aloo Pratha £2.00 Chapati £0.40 French Fries £1.50 Papadom £0.45 Assorted Chutneys per Tray £1.20 Raita £1.00 (Onion or Cucumber)

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Tomato and Courgette pasta bowl Serves 4

This is a light, one-pot dinner, where the taste of simply cooked vegetables shines through. If you can’t find small pasta shapes, break spaghetti into small lengths. Ingredients Sunflower or light olive oil, for frying 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tbsp tomato purée 5–6 tomatoes, depending on size, skinned and diced 2 courgettes, cut into 2cm dice 2 carrots, cut into 2cm dice 1 litre chicken or good veg stock 200g small pasta shapes e.g. orzo, small conchiglie or macaroni A handful of basil leaves 50g Parmesan or vegetarian alternative, grated extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling Method Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and fry very gently, stirring now and then to stop it catching, for 10 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for 2 minutes. Add the tomato purée, tomatoes, courgettes and carrots and stir for 2 minutes. Add the stock and season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil. Add the pasta, reduce the heat

and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the pasta is just tender. Shred the basil leaves and stir them into the sauce, with half the Parmesan.

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Restaurant quality food from your local takeaway Based in Keldgate Shopping Centre, just off Lincoln Way in Beverley The Olive Tree take away opened its doors in the summer of 2019. Owner and qualified chef, Erkan (who was previously the Head Chef at Jardelle in the town) had always wanted to run his own business offering restaurant quality food from the convenience of a take away outlet. The varied menu devised by Erkan offers something for everyone with his own speciality being Guvec (a casserole style dish, available in either a chicken, lamb or king prawn version). However, a range of speciality pasta dishes are also available and of course, stone baked pizzas cooked in an original stone pizza oven. So what makes The Olive Tree unique? It could be the interesting and extensive menu, or the fresh locally sourced ingredients, both of which would apply, however, the Olive Tree boasts an ‘open kitchen’ so you can actually see your food being freshly prepared and cooked for you, right in front of your eyes! If you are celebrating or entertaining and looking for something a little different, Erkan also caters for groups and parties and what’s more if you give him at least two days notice, will make your choice of food even if it is not on the menu. The Olive Tree is open from Monday to Friday 12noon until 11pm and from 3pm until 11pm on Saturdays and Sundays. A delivery service is also available after 4pm for a small charge.

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Education

4 things you can do when you leave school 1 An apprenticeship Keen to get into the workplace? You don’t have to go to school or college once you turn 16, you can do an apprenticeship. An apprenticeship is a job with an employer where you’ll be paid and trained. You’ll be expected to work hard and learn on the job.

2 An advanced level course Want an alternative route to university, other than A-Levels? Studying an advanced level course is the way to go. One in four students accepted into university now has a vocational or applied qualification and BTEC Extended Diplomas are the equivalent of 3 A Levels.

3 A vocational course Fancy developing some completely new skills, learning a trade, or just learning in a hands-on practical way? A vocational course can set

you up for a wide variety of jobs and careers, and the best thing is they’re taught by industry experts. Students at colleges often work and learn in training restaurants, salons, motor vehicle workshops, travel agencies and on placement in childcare settings. Plus, budding designers, photographers and business people work on live briefs for clients or for enterprise projects.

4 Specialise in your area of expertise Are you ready to unleash your creativity or focus your studies on something you’re really passionate about? How about getting some help to develop your talents further, with practical advice from industry experts? You could develop your skills in media, music, art, performing arts or fashion to unleash your creative potential. It’s not too late to enrol at College, go to www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/ enrol.

Hull Collegiate School A Return To A New Normal

It has been a pleasure to welcome pupils back to Hull Collegiate School for the start of the new academic year. The safety, health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff remain our priority, whilst maintaining pupils’ academic progress and development.

Pastoral care in the first half term will focus on all the positives from lockdown - such as developing study skills and independent working, focusing on what pupils have discovered about themselves from working at home and how they can use these new skills to their advantage in school. The focus will be on our core values of innovation, confidence, aspiration, respect and enthusiasm, highlighting examples of how pupils have demonstrated these since March.

Oxford is best university in world but Cambridge drops to sixth Oxford has been ranked first in an international league table of universities for a fifth year in a row. According to the Times Higher Education world rankings, Oxford is the best but Cambridge has dropped from third to sixth place and Imperial College London from 10th to 11th place.

It means the UK stands at an alltime low of just two universities in the global top 10. Experts warned that a “hard Brexit” — combined with the impact of Covid-19 and a loss of international student fee income — could make universities “increasingly vulnerable” with the UK at risk of losing its status as a “higher education superpower”.

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Whilst the last six months have presented unprecedented challenges, we are looking forward to being able to incorporate some new approaches we have developed in lockdown alongside more normal operations. Overall, the UK has 29 universities in the top 200, up slightly from 28 last year. The US claimed a record eight places in the top 10 University of Oxford Stanford University Harvard University California Institute of Technology Massachusetts Institute of Technology 6 University of Cambridge 7 University of California, Berkeley 8 Yale University 9 Princeton University 10 University of Chicago. 1 2 3 4 5

IT skills have developed to such an extent (both by teachers and pupils) that we are well-placed if another lockdown should occur to revert to full-time online live teaching of the full curriculum including lessons, form times, assemblies and extra-curricular activities. We have full confidence that, whatever the future holds, our pupils’ progress and well-being will not suffer. As a school, we are committed to promoting independence and aspiration; cultivating confidence and creativity; encouraging pupils to seek enjoyment in challenge and fun in their learning. We aim to bring out the best in everyone and have a ‘no ceilings’ approach to what our pupils can achieve. For more information on why Hull Collegiate School is the right choice for you and your family, please register for our Open Morning on Saturday 26 September on our website. https://www.hullcollegiateschool. co.uk/ The University of Hull is ranked just outside the world top 500. Today, it offers over 2,000 courses to 18,000 students across six faculties, with its academic portfolio comprising 50 disciplines in the arts and humanities, business, education, health, the sciences and the social sciences. Its alumni includes the Oscarwinning film director Anthony Minghella, poet Roger McGough, BBC Radio 4 presenter Jenni Murray, and the journalist John McCarthy.

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Where do billionaires go to university?

Select one of these universities if you harbour dreams of becoming a billionaire Let’s face it, we all want to be billionaires. While your choice of university or course might not directly influence your chances of becoming a billionaire, it certainly could help. An analysis of the top 250 billionaires from the latest Forbes Rich List explored where they went to university and the subjects that they studied. However, interestingly it found that of the 196 people that had attended university (or where there was public information of their alma mater) 17 of them were dropouts. Harvard University produced the highest number of billionaires with seven graduates in total.

Lund University in Sweden was the only non-US university to feature in the top five with four billionaires. University

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The analysis also looked at the subjects that the billionaires chose to study while at university. Some 34 of the billionaires (with public information) had studied an engineering degree, while 27 has studied a business degree and 26

The fourth most common degree subject was philosophy, with six billionaires taking the subject and law was the fifth most common degree subject.

WhatsApp could have a positive impact on your wellbeing When it comes to health and wellbeing, social media has a pretty bad rep. But a new study from Edge Hill University, Lancashire, has revealed that WhatsApp may actually have a positive impact on our psychological wellbeing. Researchers have revealed that spending time chatting via the popular messaging app may lead to a higher sense of self-esteem, reduced levels of loneliness, and could help us feel closer to our friends and family. Prior research has suggested social media platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat may be detrimental to our health, with studies linking the time spent on social media with increased levels of depression and anxiety.

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Most average adult English speakers know between 20,000 to 35,000 words. An ambigram is a word that looks the same from various orientations. For example, the word “swims” will be the same even when turned upside down. Though not commonly used, the day after tomorrow is called “overmorrow.”

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had studied an economics/finance degree.

But when it comes to our wellbeing, group chats and one-on-one interactions are thought to be some of the most beneficial aspects of social media, thanks to the increased sense of social support. It could still be too early to judge, but these latest findings suggest tech may be able to help us create new channels of communication, and feel more connected with others. Now that’s something to text home about! If you wrote out all the numbers (e.g. one, two, three . . . ), you would not use the letter “b” until the word “billion.” China has more English speakers than the United States. A pangram is a sentence that contains every letter in the language. For example, “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.” “Good-bye” is a contraction of “God be with ye.”

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The New Ford Puma

The Puma has been reborn as Ford’s compact crossover, but how does it fare? Roy Woodcock takes one for a test drive to discover more . . . When manufacturers revive a car name from the past it comes with certain risks. Witness the new Ford Puma . . .

than an average small car of the time (it would get to 60 in just under eight seconds) there was none of the “phwoar” that really gets the adrenaline flowing.

Those with long memories will recall the small sports coupe, sold between 1997 and 2002, that some clever advertising types imbued with a sense of cool by creating a TV commercial featuring Steve McQueen and scenes from the classic movie “Bullitt”; somehow morphing McQueen himself into the Puma, instead of the original Ford Mustang, for the iconic chase scene around the streets of San Francisco.

So, here we are in 2020 and the reborn Ford Puma. At first glance you might mistake it for a Nissan Juke but what it really is, is the Ford car we’ve all been waiting for. It’s a small SUV or, to put it another way, a compact crossover; based on the Ford Fiesta but sitting higher, as is the trend these days. It’s also slightly wider and almost six inches longer, making it so much more practical.

Which is where the good bit ended. A reality check, should you have been seduced by all this smoke and mirrors stuff, was a car that left much to be desired. It was impractical in everyday use (the back seats were even small for children and better used for extra storage) and although sportier

So practical in fact, there will be many who will now choose this car over the bigger and more expensive Focus. It certainly trumps the awkward EcoSport, until now the only small SUV in the Ford range, hence my comment about this being the car we’ve been waiting for.

Space in the back is big enough for people of all ages, shapes and sizes but where this really scores is in the boot. At first glance it seems pretty typical, but lift the boot floor and you discover what Ford calls a MegaBox - a deep, versatile, storage space that is capable of comfortably accommodating two golf bags in an upright position or, depending on your persuasion, tall house or garden plants. If you’ve ever struggled with the latter on the trip back from the garden centre, carefully closing the boot lid, only to find said plants squashed or broken stemmed when you get home, you’ll perhaps understand why I got so excited about this. The other good thing is that with the compartment’s waterproof lining it’s also a good place to house muddy boots - there’s even a drain plug in the bottom, which means you can hose it out afterwards. Like the Fiesta, this is a fun car to drive. It’s road manners, the way it corners etc, are impeccable, allround visibility is good and it has a tight turning circle, which makes it brilliant for urban driving. From launch the car was offered with a 1-litre EcoBoost petrol

engine with the choice of two power outputs, either 125 or 155 horsepower, but since June customers have also been able to specify Ford’s 120 PS 1.5-litre EcoBlue diesel engine. I was driving the smaller of the two petrol powerplants but both come with mild hybrid technology, helping fuel economy (official figures are 55mpg and I was easily managing mid 40s). It felt snappy on the road, born out by the fact that the acceleration figure of 0 to 62mph in 8.9 seconds is only a second slower than that so-called sports coupe from an earlier age. A drive mode set-up gives settings for eco, sport, slippery and trail driving as well as a normal configuration and with sport selected the Puma is just that – sharp on the throttle and the steering. Starting at £20,845 on the road, trim levels start with ST-Line and progress through ST-Line X and Titanium, with, more recently, a top-of-the-range Vignale model. Standard kit includes 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, wireless phone charging and an eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. ST-Line adds a sporting makeover and digital instrument panel, while ST-Line X

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(driven here) brings part-leather trim, tinted glass and a B&O sound system. An extra £3,700 adds a Plus Pack with things like 19ins alloys and lots of driver assistance, from active braking to park assist, and reversing camera and powered tailgate.

I was really impressed with the Ford Puma - it may have come late to this most popular of car classes but it is up there with the very best. * Model, as driven, £21,795 on the road. More information: www.ford.co.uk

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Five benefits of singing your heart out As children, we sang nursery rhymes, joined in with the radio, and (much to our families’ delight) belted out that one song we loved so much it was on repeat for a fortnight. Growing up, though, many of us stopped.

greater effect.

4 CONFIDENCE BOOST

A combination of endorphins, posture, strong bonds, and heart-swelling music, make group singing an ideal confidence booster. If, like me, you don’t feel comfortable in the spotlight, it’s a perfect environment for expressing yourself without the pressure of having all attention on you. Over time, you can build up to singing solos, or taking lessons to push the boundaries of your comfort zone. You might surprise yourself. If joining a choir really isn’t for you, singing can still do wonders for your confidence; simply standing tall and becoming comfortable with your voice can have powerful effects on your everyday life, and the way you communicate.

I loved singing when I was young, but a crash in confidence before my teens meant that I suddenly didn’t want anyone hearing my voice – not even myself. Taking the leap and joining a choir was scary, but remains one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Singing has physical, mental, and social benefits, and it’s certainly done wonders for my nervous mind. Opera aficionado or tuneless warbler, here are five ways it can improve your wellbeing.

1 DEEP BREATHS

Singing requires controlled breathing, and is used carefully to make sure the sound doesn’t die away before the end of a line. Regulating the breath like this acts much like yoga breathing, calming the body and mind, and promoting lung and heart health. Taking deeper breaths increases blood circulation too, improving concentration, and boosting your immune system. Good singing breaths need to be supported by good posture to give your lungs room to expand, and allow the sound to travel freely. Standing tall benefits your back, relieves muscle tension and, over time, can help you to feel more confident.

2 ALL TOGETHER

Anyone who sings in a choir will tell you that it’s great fun, and they really feel part of something special when everyone sings together. Studies have shown that just 40 minutes of singing in a group reduces cortisol, the stress hormone, and that people taking

a group singing class bond much faster than people in other group activities. A study by Gothenburg University, Sweden, even found that choir members’ heartbeats synchronise when they sing together. It’s often this bond, and shared love of music, that makes choirs appealing, and they can be incredibly beneficial for people struggling with loneliness or low moods.

4 CONFIDENCE BOOST

A combination of endorphins, posture, strong bonds, and heartswelling music, make group singing an ideal confidence booster. If, like me, you don’t feel comfortable in the spotlight, it’s a perfect environment for expressing yourself without the pressure of having all attention on you. Over time, you can build up to singing solos, or taking lessons to push the boundaries of your comfort zone. You might surprise yourself. If joining a choir really isn’t for you, singing can still do wonders for your confidence; simply standing tall and becoming comfortable with your voice can have powerful effects on your everyday life, and the way you communicate.

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3 HAPPY HORMONES

I’ve mentioned that cortisol drops as you sing, but what’s even better is that it’s replaced by a cocktail of feel-good hormones called endorphins. Finally getting a tricky bit of music right, putting a beautiful harmony together, or just belting out your favourite song triggers endorphins like oxytocin and dopamine, creating a rush similar to the feeling after a good laugh, or a hug. The deep, controlled breaths used increase the flow of blood as it transports the hormones around the body, helping them to have an even

5 ANYONE, ANYWHERE

Is there anything more freeing than singing along to the car radio at top volume, knowing no one can hear you? You don’t have to sing seriously, or well, to feel the benefits, so don’t let an inability to stay in tune, or a tendency to make up lyrics, hold you back. Try putting together a set of playlists for different situations: an upbeat one for down days and mornings when you’re struggling to wake up, a calming one for bedtime and anxious moments, and an empowering one to help you through any confidence wobbles.

Restoring some faith in human nature Contrary to previous findings, new research suggests that people really can rely on the kindness of strangers. In a study reviewing CCTV footage of real-life conflicts in multiple cities around the world, researchers found that 91% of the time, at least one bystander will intervene to help victims of aggressive

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Cruising has paused for many of the cruise lines until 2021. Fred Olsen have taken the opportunity to upgrade and refresh their fleet. They operate smaller ships which allows access to many ports the mega ships are to big to visit hence, creating very different itineraries. The comfort, food & service on board Fred Olsen exceeds expectations but many cruisers choose an alternative line because they are wanting a private a balcony. Now having acquired two ships from premium line Holland America the Amsterdam & Rotterdam are renamed Bolette and Borealis and will come in to service next Spring. These ships have two upper decks all with balconies whilst the lower promenade features lanai cabins opening onto the deck! Many extra features will be welcome such as a pool with a retractable roof that can be used in all weathers. The main restaurant is spread over two tiers giving height & light. The main theatre offers great views and also a smaller theatre style venue is ideal for lectures and musical concerts. You will be spoilt by the selection of lounges. Borealis previously the Rotterdam is a beautiful ship in fact she was my favourite ship in the Holland America Fleet. I am sure these additions to Fred Olsen will be hugely popular. They are not too big carrying just 1400 guests and being faster some itineraries may gain extra ports of call or longer time to enjoy in port. Our nearest ports for joining a Fred Olsen Cruise are Liverpool for the new ship Borealis and Newcastle for the Balmoral a popular ship already part of the fleet. It is hoped that sailings will commence on the Balmoral early 2021. These ports are only a couple of hours away and if you opt for a hassle free home to port service this is just as easy as sailing from Hull. We will be featuring these new ships at our virtual coffee morning on Thursday 10th September at 11am - please ask for a link. If you cannot make this time let me know and I can share a recording. It is strange how technology is playing its part in our business now. I would have never dreamt of talking to an audience on the computer but it is now becoming the norm. September we look forward to clients travelling and lets hope this is the start. I don’t know about you but I am ready for a change of scenery. With all of the new procedures in place for health & safety I feel confident nearer to home our adventures will restart. We are now seeing new bookings coming in for 2021 at a normal pace. I think everyone just needs something nice to look forward to. Many tour operators & cruise lines are offering a flexi date change should you change your mind as time goes along. When you are ready to start planning we are here to guide you all the way. There are so many options available to travel around our wonderful world. We book all tour operators & Cruise lines and we look forward to the opportunity of sending you away and creating wonderful memories once again to last a lifetime. Best wishes

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Hull City Column

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What a disaster! Hull City have been in decline for several years, starting from the Hull Tigers name change debacle, memberships without concessions, losing Steve Bruce, selling off the best players, getting all the high earners off the wage bill or not backing managers such as Nigel Adkins but nothing prepared us for a run towards relegation which included one win since New Year’s Day or 6 points out of 51 since the day they sold off Bowen and Grosicki. Financially the offers for the two players at the transfer deadline were too good to turn down especially when Jarrod Bowen would be out of contract next year and the club would not receive anything like £22 million during the current close season. The reality would soon hit everyone that Bowen and Grosicki carried their team mates, without their goals or attacking threat the team became impotent. City could give away a soft goal in games where they were taking points before Christmas but once the goals dried up similar mistakes would cost games. The winless run began during January when both players were still here but arguably tried to avoid injury during the transfer window. Injuries were also significant as several key players such as Lichaj and De Wjis were missing at the same time as the team had to readjust. Things got worse and worse and there were capitulations against Brentford, Leeds and Stoke. Now the focus was on Grant McCann. His signings of Samuelson, Kane, Maddison had made little impact and it appeared that players may

have given up and opponents had rumbled his one tactic. City only required ten to twelve points from their remaining fixtures, if we were struggling with the 4-3-3 formation then play two forwards, pack the midfield or even play three at the back with wing backs? All of these options could have been considered to scrape a couple of wins and the odd nil-nil, much like the tactics of a dozen sides who were beneath us in January! All they had to do was scrape ten points and rebuild the following year when the young players would have more experience and either McCann or the next annual manager would have the task of keeping us in the Championship. But no, nothing changed, nearly everyone could see the writing on the wall after a 5-1 defeat at lowly Stoke. McCann had to go or we were going down the pan. Then something serious happened in the World around us. If the season was suspended City would finish the season one point about the relegation positions. Despite the financial considerations of missing fixtures you secretly hoped it would be over and maybe things

would be better if and when football ever returned. Ehab Allam maybe felt the same as he was one of the few Championship owners lobbying for the season to end. Maybe he should have put more energies into replacing McCann without someone on a temporary contract to see out the season such as Neil Warnock, who surprisingly enough kept Middlesborough in the division. The season would reopen in June with the same manager but the one positive was that the likes of De Wijs, Toral, Stewart and Scott would be over injuries and the squad would be at maximum strength, well as a much as possible minus the two ‘star players’. Maybe they could scrape a couple of wins and a few draws out of the remaining nine games? All we needed was everyone to come together for one last effort but Maddison couldn’t be arsed to stay any longer and Ehab basically sacked Lichaj and Irvine; the captain and vice captain, on the training ground prior the Charlton fixture over contractual issues for the remaining fixtures. Another great move, just get them paid for the remaining games and reassess when the division is known. So, we lose two leaders, though arguable, and more significantly there was no right back for the remaining games. The Charlton game was played behind closed doors in June and

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one game was enough to view a fixture through your laptop screen, there was no effort, no tactics, no imagination and their goal scorer was unmarked yet again. The writing was on the wall. City swapped positions with Charlton and we’re now in a relegation position despite being a point off the play-offs on New Year’s Day. The die was cast and the rest of the games are instantly forgettable but for a trip to Wigan. The 8-0 humiliation was the worst defeat in over a century and McCann should have been sacked at half time. Likewise the players should have been sacked off as well, the phrase of ‘not fit to wear the shirt’ has never been more appropriate. As much as the owners and McCann are responsible for this disaster the players shouldn’t be excused either. They are the men leaving opponents unmarked, making little effort to tackle or not taking on defenders or even shooting during this calamitous run of form which is unprecedented in the Championship. So here we go again, McCann has not been replaced despite almost unanimous clamour for his sacking, the fan base is down to six thousand and we have fixtures at Fleetwood and Accrington. The one positive is that City have signed half a dozen players proven at this level. If they fail to bring better results it will be McCann’s fault. The Jury is out on him.

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Sally-Anne Fairburn, keen amateur gardener, cookery teacher and flower arranger, shares what’s going on in her garden this month... After 20 years of gardening, it still feels like alchemy that a tiny seed will grow to produce flowers and fruits. In fact, I defy anyone not to be enchanted by growing something.

Following the natural order of ‘going up a year’ for our children at school, September is the beginning of the new gardening season for me also, although some tasks like sowing biennials are completed earlier in the summer for the following spring.

Those of you who have experienced the joy of gardening for the first time during lockdown, you have a treat to come! Beginning in March or April, you might have started on the back foot, having a reduced choice of what you could grow and how. However, one can be right ahead for the coming year by beginning this month.

Your soil’s health is key to success. It is the foundation, and yours will have been depleted from a long, dry summer’s growth. If you haven’t already, start a compost heap. Essentially layers of carbon (paper, hedge trimmings, pet bedding, cardboard) and nitrogen (grass clippings, vegetable peelings, flowerheads and weeds) in a bin, chicken wire cage or pallets tied

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together. Make sure layers are watered well. Turn the heap after a couple of weeks, ideally into another bin, beginning a new one. The turning reactivates the heap, raising the temperature and accelerating decomposition. Do this several times and compost can be yours in two months. Once the autumn rains come in, you can mulch and spread this precious material around your plants in a thick layer to suppress weeds, adding humus to the soil, retaining nutrients and moisture. Now is also the time to sow hardy annuals (those that can survive the winter cold, grow, flower and seed in one summer) to produce earlier and larger flowers late spring. These include larkspur, cornflowers, antirrhinums, ammi and nigella. To hedge my bets, I will do a mix of both direct sowing into the soil and undercover in pots, to grow on over winter then planting out in mid-spring. In the kitchen garden, we continue to sow parsley and basil inside for winter, and winter leaves outside including kale, mustards and purslane for daily pickings. But it’s not all about the next

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FIONA’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT By Fiona Dwyer, broadcast journalist, PR & media consultant, slave to 2 children and a husband. Back to school

It’s the beginning of a new term but it is not one we’re used to. Staggered start and end times, different drop off points depending on which year your child is in and year ‘bubbles’ are the new norm. Children are incredibly adaptable and will no doubt take it in their stride, just as they adapted to working from home - and it’s great that they will finally be able to see their friends again. Getting back into a routine and back within their social circles is so important for their mental health - and their teachers will be able to help them catch up on any work they missed or didn’t quite understand during lockdown! But I think it’s also important to remember that some people (children and parents) will still be more anxious than others and we need to respect their feelings and not make light of them. Covid is still out there and we mustn’t be complacent. And good luck to all teachers who will be doing everything they can to keep our children safe during the school day.

Honey is best for curing coughs and colds

It’s been a natural remedy for centuries to soothe sore throats, irritating coughs and the common cold - but it’s not just a folk tale - now there’s scientific evidence! Experts at Oxford University say a spoonful of honey is better than over-the-counter medication. They also said using honey for infections could reduce the over prescription of antibiotics, which is making them less effective as germs become more resistant. According to the research, honey was found to be on average 36% more effective at reducing cough frequency than common medications and it cut cough severity by 44% more. It’s because it contains hydrogen peroxide which gives it anti-microbial properties. So, thank you bees - and this is why we should all plant bee-friendly plants in the garden! And if your children aren’t too keen on honey, try giving them a spoonful in a cup of warm milk - it’s what I used to do for my daughter - and it remains a favourite!

James Herriot is back!

We haven’t seen him for 30 years but I am really excited that James Herriot is back on the telly this month. I remember watching the original All Creatures Great and Small as a child with Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy and Peter Davison. At the time of writing, it hasn’t yet started, but I know it’s going to be charming, heartwarming and just the right amount of gentle escapism we all need at the moment with the glorious Yorkshire landscape as a backdrop. What more could you possibly want?! And finally........stay safe, stay positive and remember to socially distance, wash your hands and keep a face mask in your handbag or glove compartment!

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