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Editor’s note Welcome to the latest edition of BEVERLEYMAG and a very Healthy and Prosperous 2019 to you all. We have another great selection of articles and features inside for you to enjoy covering all sorts! We have a fantastic food & drink section as always with great places to eat out and eat in or if you fancy doing it yourself we have a fantastic recipe for fishcakes and we take a look at what is seasonally available in our cream of the crop feature. We have some interesting articles and features in this months magazine including our Wedding Feature and we hope that all you brides-to-be will support the upcoming Wedding Fair at Beverley Minster. We also have our Wine News with Roy Woodcock, Travel with Marion Owen as well as local news stories, Bygone Beverley with East Riding Archives, Gardening - where we look at the Health benefits of getting out and using our green fingers and as usual we finish off with Fiona Dwyer’s ‘food for thought’ column. We have some great competitions in this issue with tickets for Blue Planet II, UFO, The Slow Readers Club, Williams Den, The Smyths, Limehouse Lizzy and The South choose from - you can now also enter the draw to win by visiting our new facebook page: www.facebook. com/eycomps Please support our advertisers and tell them where you saw their advert - they like to know that their advertising is working for them.
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Update: Relocation of Beverley Crown Post Office I have been campaigning against the proposed closure and relocation of Beverley Crown Post Office to the branch of WH Smith on Toll Gavel since I was informed of the proposals in October last year. After being told, I immediately wrote to the Chief Executive of the Post Office (Paula Vennells) and then to business Minister Kelly Tolhurst MP to ask why these proposals had been approved and for them to do what they can to prevent the Beverley branch’s unnecessary relocation. I appreciate the Post Office of course wants to make efficiencies and ensure there is value for money for customers. However, I agree with the vast majority of my constituents in Beverley that the plans are just not workable; how can closing a dedicated building in the heart of the community that has been there since 1905 and moving the services to a few counters in a store that’s already a tight squeeze be workable? There are very real concerns about accessibility with the WH Smith branch and whether those who perhaps can’t walk the longer distance will be able to park because at present they can get relatively close to the Post Office branch entrance. The Post
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Office have stated that a number of improvements will be made to Toll Gavel WH Smith, like a new entrance and multiple counters etc, but I do not believe these alleviate the fact that the location will be less accessible to older and less able residents. To show Post Office officials the extent of local unhappiness at the proposals I have been working with cross party local councillors and activists to garner support for a petition against the move. My petition alone has over 600 signatories and other local activists have collected hundreds more, and at the end of January I presented these petitions to Post Office representatives at a meeting in Parliament. A consultation on the proposals was opened by the Post Office on the 9th January and will remain open until the 20th February; I encourage all readers to submit their views and show we do not want the move to go ahead. Whilst I welcome that the Post Office is consulting local people, I was extremely disappointed to find out that the main proposal of relocating the services to the branch of WH Smith would not be consulted on. I have written a further letter to the Post Office Chief Executive to express my discontent with this decision and pressed for her to widen the consultation to include that key element of the proposals.
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As we go forward I want to reassure my constituents that I will leave no stone unturned on this issue; as a community we must do everything we can to prevent the closure of our vital local service. To submit your views to the consultation please go to: https:// www.postofficeviews.co.uk/
national-consultation-team/ beverley-hu17-9xx-011321/ or call 03452 660115. You can contact me on: grahamstuartmp@parliament.uk or by writing a letter to Office of Graham Stuart MP, 9 Cross Street, Beverley, HU17 9AX. T: 01482 679684
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Home renovation and extension tips: How to nail your own Grand Design in 2019 When it comes to adding value to your property knowledge is power. Understanding the pitfalls and the process will help. Here’s some advice from industry experts: 1. Don’t rush the design stage Planning your project may well take longer than executing it, but Garry Barker, creative director at a Yorkbased interior design and architects says it is worth taking your time to get it right. “Design every detail up front and build to detailed plans,” he says. “Don’t design on the fly with builders on site. What seem like small changes can have a serious knock-on effect if not planned properly at the start.”
of architects Fining Associates in York.
2. Don’t expect miracles “Very few extensions or major refurbs involving significant structural work and drainage alterations can be done to a good quality in less than five or six months,” says Mike Fining, founder
3. Find a great builder This will really make your life so much easier. Ask friends for their recommendations and take up references. “Tender your building works with at least three builders,” says Garry Barker. “It’s the only way
“Internal reforms can be done more swiftly, but the last stages of any building job will inevitably slow down - if only, for example, to avoid carpenters creating dust when the painters are trying to get a flawless finish on their eggshell. Unduly rushed building work will almost always come back to haunt the client.”
to ensure you are getting good value for your project.” Take the time to go and see some of their previous projects. “It is also very important to see their work beforehand so that you understand the finish you will be paying for,” says Mike Fining. “If you are particular about the final finishes being perfect, then you need to ensure your contractor can produce this.” 4. Buy cheap, buy twice “Projects often run into problems if clients opt for the cheapest tender,” warns Garry Barker. “Small builders often don’t use quantity surveyors and sometimes get pricing wrong, or do not fully comprehend the level of detail involved in a project.” Bredenkamp’s advice is that if one quote is much cheaper than the rest you should be suspicious and treat it with caution. “If a price sounds too good to be true, it generally is,” he says.
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5. Call in the professionals What with builders, architects, party wall surveyors and building control costs, professional fees will add a big chunk to your outlay. But unless you really understand the process, don’t skimp on experts if you are doing a big project. In particular Mike Fining suggests you appoint a quantity surveyor. “If you are undertaking a large project, especially one running well into six figures, a quantity surveyor is worth his or her weight in gold,” he says. “They can drill down on the numbers to a level of detail that a builder won’t and this can really help you get your budgeting right and your costs low.” 6. Signed, sealed, and delivered Once you have a builder in place, don’t go on a handshake. Draw up a contract detailing exactly what they are going to be doing and how long it will take. “A building Continued on page 8
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contract acts as a framework for the contractor to undertake the work and for you to monitor progress,” says Garry Barker.
11. Steel yourself Renovating or extending your home can be thrilling as things come together but Brian Levitt, director of B Levitt Builders, warns that clients also need to mentally prepared for ups and downs.
Of course during the build things can, and will, change, but a contract at least means you start out singing from the same hymn sheet. Your contract should also include a payment plan – a timetable of when the builder will invoice you during the work, and for how much. 7. Don’t forget the small stuff When you are working out how much the whole thing costs, include every little thing. It might sound overly pernickety, but it is astonishing how much door handles, light switches, towel rails and bookshelves can add to costs. “Don’t forget to add VAT,” says Mike Fining. “Most quotes from builders and suppliers come in excluding VAT. It sounds obvious but it adds 20 per cent to your project costs, so make sure you include it in your sums.” 8. Supply and demand Shop around when buying materials for your project. Some suppliers are happy to raise their quotes if they know the products are ending up in an expensive part
of town or they think they can get away with it!!” 9. Prepare for emergencies Things can, and inevitably will, go wrong, and that means that costs are going to rise. You must, must, must have some money tucked away to cover unexpected extra costs or you could end up with a half-built home. Garry Barker suggests a minimum of five per cent of the total build cost, and ideally around 10 per cent. 10. Should you stay or should you go? Most architects and builders advise you to move out for the duration of the work – they don’t want you under their feet and can get it done quicker in an empty property. Living amid a build will also be stressful and very, very dusty. Unless you have ultra-kind friends and/or relatives with enough room for you, the kids, pets and all your furniture, this is going to mean a return to the wonderful world of renting. Barker says the decision on whether
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to stay put depends on the size of your property. “With a large house the scope sometimes exists to divide the works into two or even three phases, so as to minimise rental costs,” he says. “The first phase, where the builders are doing all the external prep work; the second where the clients retreat to occupy maybe half the property and the builder sets up a micro-kitchen (often at minimal cost) using cannibalised elements of the old kitchen, and
“The emotional impact should not be underestimated,” he says. “Having a bunch of builders and others in your house for the best part of a year can be hard, projects can be delayed - and projects always hit a poor spot at some point, whether it is a cost or timing issue. So I always advise clients that the process should be fun, and as enjoyable as possible, but it can also be an emotional investment, too.”
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You could save hundreds: what is remortgaging and how does it work?
You may be on the best deal but it’s always worth checking if you’re coming to the end of your mortgage term. Applying for a mortgage can feel like a massive slog and so once it’s done the temptation is to never think about it again
What to watch out for
If you’re considering remortgaging then there are a few things to watch out for. Some mortgages tie you in with early redemption charges, meaning that if you move before the set period is up you will pay a hefty fee.
But there are many reasons why you might decide to remortgage in the future.
You should check whether you would be hit with a fee before beginning remortgaging.
Mortgage borrowing is usually the biggest debt any of us have, which means that making sure you are on the best rate possible can save you hundreds of pounds a month.
If the rate you can switch to is much better then it might be worth stumping up the fee and moving.
A few percentage points really make a difference to the monthly cost so understanding how to remortgage is essential.
You need to do the sums and work out what is best for your finances and your specific circumstances.
If you are remortgaging then you are applying for a new mortgage on a property you already own.
Another thing to check is whether there are any application fees on the product you want to remortgage to.
It’s important to know that this is almost never compulsory; when you apply for a mortgage you apply for a product that will continue to run until you have cleared the debt and own your home outright. You might apply for a new mortgage product through your existing lender or go through a broker or adviser to find the best deal on the market for your specific circumstances.
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That then means applying to an entirely new lender who will repay your existing mortgage provider and take on the debt themselves.
Check the market for deals Remortaging is a big job and will involve quite a lot of paperwork even if you’re just switching deals with your current lender.
If you’re going to go to all that trouble then it makes sense to find the best deal available. You can do some of that yourself
by looking at the best buy tables or browsing rates via a comparison website and lenders’ own websites. However, you may find it’s better to go through a mortgage adviser or broker, particularly if you have slightly unusual circumstances such as being a contractor rather than an employee. They will understand what kind of applicant different lenders want, which will mean that you are more likely to have your remortgage application approved.
Fees are quite common, particularly among the most competitive mortgage products, and they are often between £99 and £999 although that varies. Remortgaging may still be the best option but you need to look at the overall cost of the loan and not just the headline rate.
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Interior Trends: Pinterest reveals bold prints, painted floors and geometric walls among the key looks heading to our homes in 2019
From returning favourites to a surprising trend for the kitchen, these are the key interior trends to watch out for in 2019. Succulents, bold wallpapers and stylised nooks are showing no signs of disappearing in the coming year, according to the popular interiors website.
If you’re not feeling brave, go for smaller accents to make your walls pop. Searches for ‘geometric paint’ increased by 225 per cent, while ‘tropical leaf wallpaper’ rose by 401 per cent.
From small DIY projects like feature walls and painted floors to large overhauls like remodels and landscaping, here are the top trends predicted to take over in 2019. 1. Bold walls Searches for ‘mustard yellow’ were up by 45 per cent, as fans of feature walls embraced the colour.
2. Go green Instead of painting, how about floor-to-ceiling greenery? Searches for ‘vertical gardens’, a trend favoured by space-starved city dwellers, increased by 287 per cent this year. Millennials with limited gardening experience will rejoice as the trend for succulents continues. Searches for ‘cactus arrangements’ were up by 235 per cent in 2018 and prickly plants’ popularity looks likely to continue.
3. Fabulous flooring Instead of replacing, users have been looking for ways to update their flooring – searches for ‘painted floor tiles’ rose by 1,276 per. 4. Accessorise with style Searches for ‘textile art’ in the past year rose by 1,718 per cent, as buyers looked for ways to add texture to their interiors. One such trend is for using fabric and wool to create intricate weavings and mixed-media designs for the wall. And a surprising trend developed. Trendsters are moving away from pink kitchens and gold kitchen accessories and playing around with tin in their homes.
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Whether used as a simple backsplash, wallpaper effect or simply a vintage-style accessory, searches for ‘tin interiors’ were up by 563 per cent.
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Legal Q&A: What is deliberate deprivation of assets and why can’t my mum gift herself my grandmother’s house? My Gran has dementia and needs to go into a care home. Can my Mum gift herself my Gran’s house to stop us having to use it to pay her care home fees? Question: My Gran is 92 and has dementia. She has been living in London with my mother, who can’t cope with her any longer and thinks she should go into a care home where she could get the special attention she needs. My mother has power of attorney, so could she gift to herself my Gran’s house, which is worth about £350,000, to stop our inheritance being used up on paying care home fees? Answer: The local authority should assess your grandmother to see if she is in need of community care services and if
she is, then she will be subject to a financial means assessment. As she has assets worth more than £23,250 she will not be eligible for local authority funding and will have to pay her own care home fees. If your grandmother gifted her house to your mother when the current intention is for her to move into a care home, the local authority would deem that to be a deliberate deprivation of assets, as the property would have been gifted to increase your grandmother’s eligibility for local authority funding.
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Where there has been a deliberate deprivation of assets the local authority can take into account in its financial assessment the value of the asset that has been disposed of. Accordingly, the value of your grandmother’s property would be counted as notional capital and would be added to her other assets to calculate her total assets. This means that her assets would still amount to more than £23,250. Therefore, she would be ineligible for local authority funding and the local authority
could claim from your mother the care costs for your grandmother, as she is the recipient of your grandmother’s asset. In any event, even if your mother is her attorney, as your grandmother has lost capacity your Mum would not be able to make large capital gifts without a court order. These answers can only be a very brief commentary on the issues raised and should not be relied on as legal advice. No liability is accepted for such reliance. If you have similar issues, you should obtain advice from a solicitor.
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The best new books to read right now
From novels anchored in the mess of Brexit to non-fiction discussing the vices and virtues of social media this is your definitive reading list for February 2019 Brexit, social media, a sociopathic sister and a fox with a poetic soul all feature somewhere in this round up of all the books you should be treating yourself to – right now. Middle England by Jonathan Coe If anyone thought Brexit was no subject matter for literary fiction, Middle England is about to prove you dead wrong. I first read Coe’s The Rotter’s Club in my first year studying at Birmingham University and the book made me first understand and then fall in love with this industrial midland’s city, warts and all. It also showed me how brilliant Coe was at capturing so many different shades of Britishness – with a keen eye for class-related quirks.
Back then, protagonist Ben Trotter was a sex-obsessed schoolboy. Now, in Middle England which follows The Closed Circle to
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conclude the trilogy, Trotter is middle-aged, living a middle-class life complete with an Aga. Anyone new to Coe needn’t worry about any contextual issues – Middle England works beautifully as a stand-alone work thanks to a cast of characters so real and vivid and funny that they could only be the invention of one writer. If British politics has left you lost for words, let Coe take over with Middle England. Fox 8 by George Saunders This latest offering by George Saunders, whose Lincoln in the Bardo won the 2017 Man Booker Prize, won’t disappoint. It is less novel, more fable – a brilliantly unusual book complete with illustrations throughout. We meet the eponymous Fox 8, a curious creature who has taken to listening in on children’s bedtime stories and becoming enthralled by the words used to build other worlds and ideas. Slowly he has learned ‘yuman’ – and his new found understanding of this strange language is the start of a quest that sees him seek to save his pack from ‘danjur’. As fans of Saunders might expect, the language is experimental and almost entirely phonetically spelled, but his skill as a master storyteller means that after a couple of pages you hardly notice!
known writers like Leone Ross, whose strange and beautiful The Woman Who Lived In A Restaurant was a highlight for me. The variety of stories on offer is dazzling – and I can’t help but feel really jealous of the research part of Hensher’s task, (if not the actual choosing) which saw him read hundreds of short stories. Also, and to be honest this is important, the book is a beautiful object, a hardback bound in cloth the colour of egg yolk that you’ll keep forever.
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The Lonesome Bodybuilder by Yukiko Motoya What a cover, right? And the contents are just as weird, in the best possible way. This collection boasts some extraordinary scenarios including a boy who discovers that umbrellas can actually make one fly, a woman who cannot focus at work thanks to a distracting bulge in the office curtains and a man who covers himself in glue in order to stop vandals destroying his market stall. Then there’s the woman after whom the title of the book takes its name – whose body changes dramatically thanks to body building, a transformation that goes entirely unnoticed by her husband. Continued on page 18
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Why Social Media Is Ruining Your Life by Katherine Ormerod This book is a must-read for anyone who has a love/hate relationship with Instagram et al. For anyone who finds themselves anxious after a mindless scroll – overwhelmed by images of the lives of others which always seem to be soft focus, exciting and busy. For anyone who feels inadequate or ‘less than’. Ormerod, a journalist who is herself an influencer and Instagram ‘winner’ with almost 50k followers, has taken a deep dive into the whys and wherefores of social media
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today. The book bulges with facts and stats including jaw-droppers like this: 53 per cent of millennials would rather lose their sense of smell than lose access to an item of technology. But Ormerod also advises on how to navigate this strange, ever changing, digital terrain – so that we can get the best out of it – and wave goodbye to the worst. The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths It took three words - contemporary gothic thriller – to hook me into this (although props to the darkly beautiful cover illustration). What Griffiths has cleverly managed to do with The Stranger Diaries is create a modern day setting with deep roots in a shady Victorian past, giving readers chills from two time periods. After her colleague is murdered, teacher Clare Cassidy, who specialises in the works of a long dead gothic novelist, takes to her diary in an attempt to write her way out of her grief. But before long hers isn’t the only writing on the page… Not only is Griffiths’ plot a work of art but her writing is smart, clean and clever. I’m Absolutely Fine! By Annabel Rivkin and Emilie McMeekan I’m going to be honest and say that when I first saw this I thought “here we go another ‘let’s tell other women how to live their lives’ book” from women who are only playing at being flawed and
bonkers. But from the very first page I was proved wrong. The cover might say that this is “a manual for imperfect women” but I say this is essential reading for pretty much anyone over the age of 30. It is also going to be a challenge for anyone who claims they have never laughed out loud while reading. Written by the journalist duo behind the wildly successful themidult.com, aimed at ‘midults’ – those aged roughly 35 to 45 but who are still wondering when they will be an actual adult - I was bellowing with glee, screenshotting the abundant subheadings such as Don’t Be An AskHole (someone who asks for advice and then argues with it) or All The Therapists We’ve Had (“The Brute) and Someone Else Is Married To My Husband (about the one who got away) and sending them to all my friends. This book goes into forensic detail about the minutiae and mundanities of modern life. It is broken up into chapters and within the chapters there are lists and imaginary conversations with ourselves making it easy to digest. Here’s one of my favourite musings (but honestly, gems like this are ten a penny): “Why can we no longer remember anything about what we did yesterday but will never forget that shit Max who dumped us for our ‘friend’ Sarah in 1996. Names haven’t been changed.” A little passage on friendship is simply gorgeous – without being too saccharine or over-earnest: “Each of my dearest ones is slightly my mother and slightly my child.” The whole book is a hearty dose of real talk that not only makes you feel less alone but also reminds you that your sense of humour is still intact, if nothing else. Put it this way I want to make contact with the authors immediately and ask to be best friends. A riot of a read. How To Be Invisible by Kate Bush Kate Bush (right) fans like me will be in orbit when they get their hands on this – a beautifully bound tome containing her lyrics, which she has personally selected and arranged. Bush’s lyrics are poetic, original and literary - and without exception
stand up with no music. And you don’t need to look very far to see how important literature was to her. After all, one of her most famous songs was inspired by and indeed named after the classic Wuthering Heights. The author David Mitchell has written the introduction which includes this perfect verity: ‘One paradox about [Bush] is that while her lyrics are avowedly idiosyncratic, those same lyrics evoke emotions and sensations that feel universal.’ This is a volume to be savoured, piecemeal, and kept forever. A reference book for the soul. Evening in Paradise: More Stories by Lucia Berlin This collection of short stories follows on from Berlin’s A Manual For Cleaning Women, which saw her winning legions of fans, albeit posthumously. Evening in Paradise is a selection from her remaining short stories and her fans needn’t worry that it’s all the scraps that didn’t make the cut for A Manual… It isn’t. It’s 22 truly excellent stories, many of which show, on the face of it at least, men glorified and women domesticated – up to a point. From murderous mothers to portraits of poverty, Berlin is a master at taking a slice of life and examining it with almost agonising honestly. While this isn’t autobiography, plenty of the experiences written about here patently reflect the author’s life, giving readers a fascinating insight into the world of this extraordinary writer.
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Bishop Burton College Given ‘Football Super Hub’ Status
College is leading the way in the development of grassroots football in the region. Bishop Burton College is encouraging young players of all abilities and backgrounds to get involved in the game after being named as one of the first FA ‘Football Super Hubs’ in the country.
everyone who wants to take part. “Our aim ultimately is to teach our students how to work independently and as part of a team, to enhance the football programme in the local community.”
Grow the game – It will aim to provide more and better inclusive playing opportunities for students and the community, focusing on priority areas including women’s and girls’, disability and futsal. Develop the workforce – Staff at the
The college, which runs a range of sports courses and academy teams, will focus particularly on widening the participation among minority groups to ensure everyone can get involved.
“The idea of the Super Hubs is to engage the minority groups who perhaps haven’t previously had the opportunity or accessibility to play football. At Bishop Burton, we want to provide an opportunity for
“The women’s game is growing and more and more people are wanting to take part.” Levi Tarbottom, 17, captain of the men’s football team, was recently selected for the English College’s League squad after a successful season with Bishop Burton.
Eddy Birch, Sports Development Officer at Bishop Burton, said: “Super Hub status means we are recognised nationally as a leading educational establishment in the development of grassroots football. “We do our best to prepare our students for a life beyond college and we are using football as a vehicle to do just that, not just through playing, but also coaching and volunteering. We have a number of recreational, as well as competitive teams, and it is about getting as many young people involved as possible.
said: “This news is going to mean even more people will want to get involved. There are really good facilities here and this will just broaden the offer further.
He said: “I came to this college because of the football programme and I think more people will now do the same.
The Super Hub network was launched this season by the FA in partnership with the English Colleges Football Association (ECFA). The scheme has three key purposes; Consultancy group – The network will act as a football development advisory group, helping to shape the delivery of grassroots football.
Super Hubs will share best practice and hear from experts in the sector to improve their own knowledge and delivery skills.
“It is really good news that the college will now be able to widen its offer. I’m really interested in coaching after my playing career finishes and I am learning about that here too.”
Bishop Burton, near Beverley, was granted official status this month after submitting an application.
Volunteer Coach Nick Ireland added: “I think his is amazing news because it will encourage a lot more students to get involved in the game. Here at Bishop Burton, we are looking to get everyone involved.”
Jessica Nicholson, 17, who plays for the college’s women’s team,
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David Whittaker Hangs Up His Boots: But It’s Still Business As Usual This month we say a fond farewell to one of our regular advterisers. David Whittaker of Whittakers Traditional Cobblers based on Mill Lane in Beverley has decided to retire. BeverleyMag February 2019
David is the second generation of the Whittaker family to run this well known business, after taking over from his father and has worked in the business since leaving school at the age of 16.
has worked alongside David for the past 13 years.
However, fear not, the business has now been taken over by his trusted assistant Sean Pashley who
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The business will continue to offer customers the high standard of service they have come to rely on.
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Meet Liv Mounsor LIV MOUNSOR is often heard on the Big Beverley Breakfast with Dave Fewster on weekday mornings. Her own show “Liv’s Look At Life” can be heard Monday nights from 10pm. Q: What attracted you to volunteering with Beverley FM? LIV: I loved doing some student radio at Uni and really wanted to do more. In my holidays, my Dad suggested I give Beverley FM a call .. so I did and I’m here most weekdays now. There’s such a team feeling here, everyone’s lovely. Q: Were you interested in radio before your Uni days? LIV: I was glued to morning radio every single morning getting ready for school so now, being on the Beverley FM Breakfast show is quite special. I’m now looking at doing a Masters Degree in Broadcast Journalism. My undergraduate degree is in anthropology - I love studying people and I’d like to be able to translate that to a wider audience. Q: What do you like best about Beverley?
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Too Good to Waste: Morrisons have introduced fresh produce boxes filled with food going to waste - £1 for 1 kilo
Morrisons latest food launch is a sustainable step forward Morrisons has begun offering customers boxes of fruit, vegetables and salad nearing the end of its shelf life for just £1. Called Too Good To Waste, the box consists of a kilogram of produce, making your five-a-day more economical and attainable. Each item will be ‘condition checked’ by Morrisons staff to ensure that they are still of good eating quality. This box is part of continued efforts by the supermarket chain to reduce food waste. Last year, Morrisons pledged on the BBC1 programme Hugh’s War on Waste to look at selling more imperfect vegetables. To that effect, it BeverleyMag February 2019
introduced its wonky box which sells 4.2 kg of misshapen vegetables for £3. Of the new initiative, Drew Kirk, Fruit & Veg Director at Morrisons, said: “We’ve listened to our customers who said they don’t want to see good food going to waste. So we’ve created these boxes and every day we’ll fill them with a wide selection of produce at risk of being thrown away.” The varied contents of the Too Good To Waste Box will also give consumers a chance to try out new things. They will not, however, include chilled products such as berries or prepared vegetables. Morrisons in Beverley are taking part in the Too Good To Waste scheme.
Did you know?. . . . THE COLOUR ORANGE WAS NAMED AFTER THE FRUIT The English word ‘orange’ comes from the Spanish term ‘naranja’, which derives from the Sanskrit word ‘naranga’, meaning ‘orange tree’. It began to refer to the colour as well in the early 16th century, which was previously known as ‘geoluhread’, meaning ‘yellow-red’. CARROTS USED TO BE PURPLE Prior to the 17th century, the orange carrot as we know it today wasn’t cultivated. They were purple in colour until Dutch growers developed mutant strains to include yellow and white varieties, which gradually took the form of the more recognisable and popular orange manifestation.
DINNER USED TO MEAN BREAKFAST The English word ‘dinner’ comes from the French word ‘disner’, which means ‘breakfast’. Traditionally, dinner was eaten around noon as the first meal of the day. Earlier meals to ‘break the fast’ gradually became the norm, so dinner was subsequently moved to a later time.
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World of Wine Whether you took part in Veganuary or not, there’s one indisputable fact - all things vegan are very much on trend. And that includes wine, if only because more retailers have understood that they are well placed to capitalise on rising consumer demand for all things plant-based. Waitrose, Majestic and the Wine Society are just three major names to have vegan wine sections on their websites and if you look closely, more and more bottles stocked in the major supermarkets will be marked as “suitable for vegans”. A quick glance at Majestic, for instance, threw up a total of 90 vegan wines. Traditionally, a number of animal products have been used during the fining process (the bit that helps make the wine clearer, stabilised and less bitter). These fining agents can include milk proteins, egg whites, gelatine or even fish bladder. However, thanks to the vegan surge, both supermarkets and wine producers have wised up
and ditched the animal products. Replacing them are clay or charcoalbased alternatives, safe for both vegans and vegetarians alike. We’ve also seen “natural wines” grow in popularity. Often appearing cloudy, with no fining agent used at all, these organic and biodynamic wines are likely to appeal to vegans. As I’ve said, most wine suitable for vegans will be labelled accordingly but if you’re at all unsure then www.barnivore.com is a good website, boasting a database of more than 36,000 wines, beers and spirits. Simply type in the name of your wine and Barnivore will let you know if it’s vegan or not.
The La Gioiosa Colleziona Oro Prosecco, priced at £8.99, contains 63 calories per glass, which Aldi claims makes it the lowest-calorie Prosecco in UK supermarkets. “We know that our shoppers are passionate about their Prosecco, having seen sales increase for fizz year on year, but also recognise that the trend for lower-calorie drinks is becoming increasingly popular,” Julie Ashfield, managing director of buying at Aldi UK, said. Talking of Christmas and New Year, no sooner than the festive period was over than the supermarkets were piling the Easter eggs high. Which got me to thinking . . . how does chocolate and wine stack up? The most important factor, as in all pairings of food and wine, is that only you can really decide what tastes best but the following are general rules that have stood the test of time: l
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Since wine coats the mouth as you eat it, choose a wine that’s big enough to cut through its richness.
Britons bought a record 164 million bottles of Champagne and sparkling wine this year – and roughly onequarter of them will have been drunk on Christmas Day or enjoyed on New Year’s Eve. Sales totalled £2.2 billion for the year, according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association, which is a 10 per ten increase on 2017. And the surge in demand for fizz shows no signs of abating.
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Aldi alone sold 17 million bottles of wine, Champagne and Prosecco over the festive period, including a special promotion featuring a sixlitre bottle of Prosecco. Now the
Milk chocolate, being the sweetest, your best match might just be a sweet and tasty tawny port but if you find the right bottle of Pinot Noir you won’t be disappointed.
Chocolate with between 50 and 70 per cent cocoa solids are the sweetest of the dark chocolates and with these a good Cabernet or Bordeaux wine will tend to bring out the fruity or peppery nuances in the chocolate. A ruby port is another good choice. Finally, those chocolates with more than 70 per cent cocoa solids really need a strong red wine to balance the intense, bitter and roasted flavours. Zinfandels, Australian Shiraz or Spanish Grenache might be the way to go. Once you’ve got a great pairing stick with it - it’s bliss. Start by tasting the wine, allowing its flavours to fully saturate your mouth, then take a bit of the chocolate, letting it slowly melt on your tongue. Sip the wine again and, yes, it really is a match made in heaven. And finally, just a word about wine events. House of Townend’s Cellar Door at Melton hosts regular tastings throughout the year and many of their February and March events are already listed as “sold out” on its website. A word of advice - events taking place in April, May and June are being released on Monday, February 4, so get in quick, take a look and book any off those you fancy (details for the rest of the year will be released on May 6). An event with tickets still available last time I looked was the Cellar Door’s spring portfolio tasting; showcasing some of their favourite products alongside some exciting new wines from around the world. It takes place on Thursday March 21, from 5.30 - 9pm and tickets cost £15.
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FEBRUARY FRUIT Start your 2019 off with some of nature’s sweets. Bananas are ideal for a refreshing smoothie or can be enjoyed in numerous desserts, including banoffee pie or a banana split. A rich source of vitamin C is the kiwi. Also known as the Chinese gooseberry, this furry fruit is at its most flavoursome when raw, but goes well in a pie, crum ble, fruit salad, Pavlova or jam.
be rustled up into a stirfry, soup or stew, as well as fried in batter as fritters or served cold in a light salad. Leeks are back in business this month as well and make for some tremendous sauces, soufflés and gratins. Plus, purple sprouting broccoli goes down a treat in a sauce with pasta or simply tossed in butter and oil and served as a starter.
Similarly ideal for desserts is pineapple. The delightful zing of this tropical option makes for a classic pineapple upside down cake, or can be enjoyed raw in salsas and sweet or savoury salads. It can also be griddled, fried or baked and served with a variety of meats or as part of a stir-fry .
If you’re a connoisseur of French cuisine, you’ll no doubt already be familiar with shallots. These hearty vegetables are a must for any beef bourguignon or can be roasted and served whole. And let’s not forget truffles. By weight, this indulgent fungus is one of the most expensive foods in the world and is particularly appetising when shaved over pasta or added to scrambled eggs, omelettes or risottos.
VEGETABLES Translated as ‘cabbage turnip’, kohlrabi is a two in one vegetable with a unique look and crunchy texture. Mild and sweet, its leaves and main body are equally tasty and can
FISH Similar in appearance to plaice, dab is a cheaper, more sustainable alternative. The smallest of the flatfish, it has soft, sweet meat and can be grilled, pan-fried or baked
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whole with lemon and mint. You should also be on the lookout for Dover sole this month. Another member of the flatfish family, this is a more versatile option that can be grilled, fried or poached and is simply divine in French dishes like Sole Véronique or Sole à la meunière. Distinctive in appearance and firm in texture, gurnard holds together well in the cooking process, so is well suited to soups and stews in particular. MEAT This is the month to turn your attention to partridge. Tender and full of flavour, it’s best when hung for a few days and kept simple. Richer flavours can likewise be found in venison, which will be at its best this month. Another gamey option to consider is hare. With darker, richer and more flavoursome meat than rabbit, it’s perfect for roasting when young and can be slow cooked to perfection thereafter.
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Feast your eyes on our pick of the best produce to enjoy over the coming months MARCH FRUIT See in spring with a zing as lemons begin to flourish this month. These sharp, acidic citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C with a low sugar content and can be used for sauces, soups and chickens, as well as grated over an array of sweet and savoury dishes. Blood oranges are ideal for soufflés, puddings and sauces, as well as jellies and cocktails, but have a very short shelf life throughout late winter, so be sure to take advantage while they’re still around. And with spring upon us, it’s never too early for a fruit salad, which is where passion fruit comes into its own. VEGETABLES As one of the most versatile and inexpensive options in your veggie arsenal, cauliflower is well suited to curries, soups and, of course, cauliflower cheese. For a more hardy option, kale won’t let you down. It’s a delightful accompaniment to game meats such as partridge, pheasant, guinea fowl and duck. Similarly hearty is spinach, which can be enjoyed raw or cooked. When choosing the
latter option, it’s worth bearing in mind that it dramatically reduces in size when blanched, so be sure to serve plenty of it. Experiment with your root vegetables by giving salsify a go. It’s also called oyster plant due to its flavour and can be mashed or added to salads, soups and stews. A more popular type is swede. Otherwise known as rutabaga or ‘neeps’ in Scotland, it is similar in app earance to a turnip and best served mashed. Fans of oriental dishes will want to snap up some spring onions, which can be sprinkled over a variety of meals, particularly steamed fish.
Despite not being a sole or tasting of lemon (it’s actually a member of the flounder family), lemon sole’s delicate and sweet white flesh is best when simply grilled or fried and served up with a light sauce. For lovers of shellfish, there will be plenty of mussels and oysters around. With their succulent texture and seawater flavour, oysters can be eaten raw or steamed, grilled or poached and enjoyed as a canapé. Mussels, meanwhile, are cheap and plentiful and can be steamed in white wine or cooked with more exotic flavours such as coconut, ginger, lemongrass and chilli.
FISH If you relish dissecting your seafood, langoustine is just the ticket. A close relation to lobster, it’s also known as scampi or the Dublin Bay prawn and can be enjoyed simply with a squeeze of lemon and a dollop of mayonnaise or garlic butter.
MEAT With the start of a new spring, lamb will of course be back on the menu this month. In addition to the traditional Sunday lunch, this juicy meat is perfect for slow cooked stews and casseroles. Lamb is much more tender than mutton and a lean cut will be delicious when rubbed with spices such as cumin or stuffed with rosemary and garlic before cooking.
Lobster itself is also up for grabs. Whether it’s the American or European variety, it can be used to the same effect in an abundance of recipes, including the classic lobster thermidor, which is grilled lobster halves served with a mustard cheese sauce.
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Recipe: Crab and crayfish sweet potato fishcakes
Karen Mann our resident chef and foodie expert shares a favourite recipe The humble fishcake is a classic and my favourite dish, week in, week out! Chefs across the country are always adjusting this dish with the ingredients that go inside the fishcake and also the accompaniments that come with it. Throughout the summer it will come with a tomato, onion and mixed leaf salad, lemon mayo and a filling of salmon, cod and smoked haddock. However, the dish featured, which is a more recent incarnation, is one of my favourites! Great for the time of year, this fishcake has the healthy, feel good factor, while also filling your belly right up! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!”
FOR THE STIR FRIED NOODLES 200g egg noodles, blanched Juice and zest of 1 lime 2 spring onions, chopped 50g bamboo shoots 1 tsp sesame oil 1 red pepper, sliced 1 chilli, chopped 1 tsp ginger, grated 1 tbsp vegetable oil Salt and pepper DIRECTIONS Steam the diced sweet potato over boiling water for about 10 minutes or until soft, drain well and mash.
Mix the fish sauce, garlic, lime, chilli, coriander, olive oil, crab and crayfish into the sweet potato mix. Add about half a cup of panko bread crumbs to thicken the mix and season to taste. Pane the fishcakes by coating all over in plain flour and dusting off any excess. Coat again in the beaten eggs and then coat in the panko bread crumbs. Repeat the process twice on each fishcake.
Deep fry at 180°C until golden brown and the core temperature has reached a minimum of 70°C. In a wok heat the vegetable oil until smoking hot and add the vegetables, ginger and noodles. Stir fry for about 30 seconds until the mix is hot, but do not to let the vegetables overcook. Add the lime juice, sesame oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve in a bowl and enjoy straight away.
Here’s my menu for you to try at home. CRAB AND CRAYFISH SWEET POTATO FISHCAKES (SERVES 4) Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes INGREDIENTS FOR THE FISHCAKES 200g Cornish 50/50 crabmeat 100g Crayfish 500g sweet potato, diced 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp fish sauce 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ bunch coriander Juice and zest of 1 lime 1 chilli, chopped ½ cup panko bread crumbs Salt and pepper FOR THE BREAD CRUMB COATING 1 cup panko bread crumbs 2 eggs, beaten ½ cup plain flour
Beverley Town Council Food Festivals are a regional finalist in the Countryside Alliance Awards We are delighted to announce that Beverley Town Council Food Festivals have been shortlisted to win a Countryside Alliance Award in the Food and Drink category. BeverleyMag February 2019
The Awards are the Countryside Alliance’s annual celebration of British food & farming, enterprise and heritage through our small hardworking businesses. The awards are now in their fourteenth year and have become the definitive rural business award to win. They are set apart from other award schemes
because they are driven by public nomination, offering customers the chance to tell us why their favourite businesses are worthy of national acclaim. The awards received over seventeen thousand nominations this year so Beverley Town Council Food Festivals has done extremely well to be shortlisted.
Beverley Food Festivals celebrate the changing seasons of Harvest and Yuletide, attracting around 40,000 visitors per year. Established in 2006 by Beverley Town Council, following success with local allotments and events since 1999 when the Town Council was created.
Did you know?. . . . MULTIGRAIN DOESN’T MEAN WHOLEGRAIN The term ‘multigrain’ shouldn’t be confused with ‘wholegrain’ or ‘whole wheat’. The latter two are often associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes and digestive problems, whereas the former simply means the food is made from several grains, but not necessarily wholegrains. THE BAKER’S DOZEN MEANING This phrase refers to the number 13 instead of 12 and dates back to the 13th century when the Assize of Bread and Ale statute was enacted in England. Bakers would intentionally include an extra loaf of bread to avoid penalties for accidentally selling customers short.
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Five easy to get to winter sun destinations
It may be winter outside, but within hours you could be sunbathing in one of these five winter sun destinations. So why wait for the summer? With the onset of freezing temperatures and dreary grey skies why wait for the summer? Grab your shades and start planning your warming rays now.
integrating them into the rock face of a volcano. Famously, Hollywood actor Omar Sherif had one built for him in Nazaret which he lost to the developer during a game of bridge.
2 Tenerife, The Canaries
Tenerife, the largest of the seven Canary Islands, has a year-round spring-like climate and an impressive mountainous landscape that makes for an ideal getaway especially if you like to ramble. But the island has a surprising secret. Antalya, Turkey.
1 Lanzarote, The Canaries
The island of Lanzarote is part of a clutch of islands called The Canaries – that make up the Spanish archipelago and is ideal for beach lovers. Peurto Del Carmen is notorious for its heady nightlife, and those that prefer a bit more quiet and elegance should head for the beautiful beaches at Famara and Papagayo.
La nzarote Putting aside the beaches, the volcanic island of Lanzarote puts on quite a show away from the coastline too. The stretches of black volcanic rock landscape is trimmed by a chain of multi-hued mountains only broken by the green of the odd cactus plant that has managed to flourish. The dark shades of the landscape offer a sensational contrast with the low-rise white-washed towns that have sprouted up along the coastline. There is the odd dash of colour courtesy of painted window panes usually, green or brown but overall the island has been protected by the kind of tourism that demands high rise architecture. This is thanks to the initiative taken by celebrated artist and designer Cesar Manrique who insisted on maintaining the island’s natural beauty. Often his architecture works with it and he created some amazing homes by
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of intricate and colourful mosaics, is a pleasure. It tells of all sorts of hedonistic stories including the famous tale of Narcissus.
Best known for its debauched night life, it’s worth raising an eyebrow at what naturalist Alexander von Humboldt said when he climbed Mount Teide, the largest peak in Spain: “I have never beheld a prospect more varied, more attractive, more harmonious in the distribution of the masses of verdure and rocks, than the western coast of Tenerife.” Teide National Park has been named a Starlight Tourist Destination, which means low pollution and a pristine nightsky superb for star-gazing.
The main attraction is the Tomb of the King’s, a Unesco World Heritage site around two kilometers from Kato Pafos. It’s a bit of a misnomer, as these tombs do not have a single royal resident but they do look grand therefore where dubbed so. There are several museums in Pafos, but if you only have time for one then make it the Byzantine Museum in Ktima’s main square. The oldest icon on the island, the Agia Marina, is housed here and dates back to the ninth century. And as for the sun, it may not be exactly T-shirt wearing weather but it is most certainly an agreeable 14°C in February.
3 Paphos (Pafos), Cyprus
4 Bodrum, Turkey
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This ancient harbour is a town of two halves. Here’s why: its lower part, Kato Pafos, has neon lights, bars and heady clubs and its upper part Ktima, is calmer, where locals live and work.
Pafos Yet Pafos is where you will find the island’s most fascinating archaeological sites and is famed for being the birthplace of Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love at Petra tou Romiou. The town’s forest has probably the most spectacular scenery on the island and the Pafos Mosaics, a compelling meze
It may have long been held in the traveller’s mind as a sleepy fishing port, but behind the pretty white-washed facade of this natural harbour there’s lots to entice the style conscious holiday-maker. And it seems it has always attracted sophisticates. Way back in the the 1st century BC, star-crossed lovers Mark Antony and Cleopatra would enjoy time here on their way to Egypt. Several cafes huddle along the front and the promenade where tea is served in curved glass tea cups and ornate rugs add a dash of authenticity. And there are plenty of bars and restaurants to entertain as the evening draws in. It’s most popular tourist site is inside the 15th century castle. This is where you will find the Museum of Underwater Archaeology though the display of shipwrecks is
interesting enough, from its heights you get to see peaceful views over the town and the Aegean Sea. At the foot of the castle is a wonderfully colourful bazaar. There’s plenty of traditional gear to buy, but like Donna Karan and Mick Jagger, don’t leave without a pair of typical sandals. This is a beach destination and some of its best stretches of sand and bays within this peninsula are accessed by boat—choose between chartering a dinghy or catch gulet (a typical Turkish wooden boat) from the harbour.
5 Antalya, Turkey
Around 2,000 years ago King Attalos II of Pergamon came across a glorious ribbon of coast that trimmed the deep blue sea where the waters met with spectacular cliffs. The backdrop was the Taurus Mountains. This was the Turquoise coast and this is where ie founded Antalya, the largest Turkish city in the Western Mediterranean coast. He thought he had found “heaven on earth”. The natural scenery hasn’t changed much and over the years Greek, Roman and Byzantine antiquities were left here and there to be stumbled upon by today’s holidaymaker. It’s old centre, Kaleici, is where most people stay. It sits just above the marina on an the site of an old Roman port. Mainly car-free it has a swathe of old Ottoman houses and quaint souvenir shops within a maze of narrow cobbled streets and for some light-touch touring, there’s a pleasant tram ride that runs along the sea front to the beach at Konyalti.
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Following on from the last issue New Zealand was our next and final stop of our cruise. We got to see Norfolk Island the reason for this holiday, but only from the sea. Unfortunately Exclusive departures the sea was too rough to land, this can sometimes happen when the port from your door of call is by a tender boat. travel with Marion New Zealand was waiting for us and did not disappoint. Jersey ~ e.g. 04 May 2019 Sailing into the heart of Auckland, 7 nights Half board £699 3 night weekend £485 a starting point for many who visit this country. My last visit was over China 18 days £3190 30 years ago, the traffic was busier and downtown Auckland like many Fabulous inclusive itinerary cities has undergone re development of its docklands in preparation for 21 Oct 19 single supp £590 the America’s Cup. Includes many restaurants in which to relax with Flying from Humberside views over the water. The ferry terminal offers a quick NEW Indian River Cruise exit to quiet islands home to vineyards and offering Sail along the Ganges. great bird watching opportunities. 17 nights 13 Feb 2020 Whilst there we visited lush gardens and saw nature £5855 single supp only £238 at its best inland and on the coast. The Waitomo Our own coach tours e.g Glow Worm Caves were a hit with my husband 18 May Derbyshire’s seeing them for the first time he was amazed. National Trust Out on the coast we saw a 33 4 days £345 wonderful Gannet colony National trust members £295 with many new chicks perched on the cliffs, Isles of Scilly 16th July whilst surfers enjoyed the waves below. Stunning scenery & nature Our visit also included a vineyard with wine 8 days - £1185 tasting plus a day out on a homestead. This All continental tours are via was a first for me and the hospitality was P&O North Sea Ferries second to none. We had delicious food in Disneyland Paris 5 nights 26 May 19, 3 day pass wonderful surroundings whilst being hosted staying in the 4* Newport Bay by a family of 3 generations. Family of 4 £ 1859 To do New Zealand justice you really need Family of 3 £1585 to visit for at least 3 weeks to include both Luxembourg from £659 North & South Island, the latter being my favourite. We can offer you & 4 countries, 14 August , 7 days escorted tours or personal tailored itineraries travelling by campervan, Call to book your place today car, buses or trains to suit your budget. There winter is our summer so Tel : 01482 212525 now is the best time to travel, why not plan now for 2020? or call in person to Remember, booking with an agent does not cost you any more. Why 23 Portland Street, HULL spend your precious time trolling the internet when we have the answers Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4pm at our finger tips. We are experienced in all corners of the world plus www.marionowentravel.com our enjoyment is fulfilling your travelling desires & aspirations. We can BOOK LOCAL & KNOW WHO assist with visa’s, check in for flights and cruises saving you time and money. YOU ARE BOOKING WITH ! Plus it is reassuring to always having someone at the end of the phone 24/7. Prices quoted are per person, subject We look forward to hearing from you whenever you require your next travel to availability on booking. Solo ’s welcome please ask arrangements, simply telephone or call into our office Marion )
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Wedding Feature
Something old, something new
Just where – and why – did our modern wedding traditions originate? Lola Clarke delves into the past. Ah, white weddings. Traditions such as the gorgeous dress, the towering cake, and walking down the aisle are what a brides-to-be’s dreams are made of. It may sound like a cocktail for the perfect wedding ceremony now, but if you got hitched a few hundred years ago when these traditions were in their infancy, you’d probably find them less than romantic. From warding off evil spirits, to stopping runaway brides, here are just a few of the reasons why we celebrate weddings in the way we do. ORIGINS OF MARRIAGE So, why do we get married at all? The concept of marriage is about 4,350 years old. Anthropologists believe that before then, families consisted of large groups (around 30) of loosely related people, with several male leaders sharing a number of women and children. As hunter-gatherers started to settle into civilisations and nurture the land, they wanted smaller and more stable family units. Marriage’s primary purpose was to bind women to men, and guarantee that a man’s children were truly his. The first recorded marriage ceremonies between one woman and one man date back to 2350 BC, in Mesopotamia. Over the following several hundred years, marriage evolved into an institution recognised by the ancient Hebrews, Greeks, and Romans. Interestingly, marriage had little to do with religion or love to begin with. Love became a motivating factor during the Middle Ages, whilst marriage was accepted as a sacrament by the Catholic church
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in the 8th century. Marriage was then written into canon law at the Council of Trent in 1563. It was only later that the western world started adopting thewedding traditions we know today.
The White Dress
Contrary to popular belief, the white dress wasn’t chosen to represent the purity and innocence of the bride, but became fashionable after Queen Victoria wore white for her wedding. Victoria (the trend-setting Kardashian of her time) wore a plain white dress to marry Prince Albert in 1840 simply because she liked the colour. But, she wasn’t the first... Mary Queen of Scots wore white to marry Dauphin François of France in 1558. However, this was considered scandalous at the time, as white was traditionally worn by royal ladies in mourning. The veil and train, on the other hand, originated in Roman times. Roman brides were swaddled from head to toe in a gigantic flame-coloured veil called the flammeum as it was believed its fiery appearance would scare off evil spirits. Similarly, bouquets used to contain garlic and dill, and bridesmaids wore similar dresses to the bride to confuse and ward off evil spirits. The veil and train also prevented brides from running away from their grooms – and vice versa, as the bride’s face would usually only be revealed to him at the end of the ceremony.
The Cake
There are several possible reasons why we have tiered wedding cakes. In Ancient Rome, bread was broken over the bride’s head to
bring he couple good fortune and in Medieval England, cakes were stacked as high as possible for the bride and groom to kiss over. From the mid-1600s, a bride’s pie was served at most weddings. It was considered rude and bad luck not to eat it. This was eventually replaced with a bride cake made of plums or fruit cake, symbolic of fertility and prosperity. Two cakes were then made – one for the bride and one for the groom. The groom would have a fruit cake which was usually smaller than the bride’s, whilst the bride had a simple pound cake covered in white icing. And this is where the trend-setting Queen Vic comes in again. Sugar was very expensive, so icing really showed off the social standing and
wealth of the family. When Victoria used white icing on her cake, she coined the term Royal Icing. The first modern, tiered wedding cake appeared at Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany’s wedding in 1882.
Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
This tradition is believed to date back to 1898 and comes from an Old English rhyme which says, “Something olde, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a sixpence in your shoe”, all of which are lucky charms carried by the bride on the big day. Something old represents continuity; something new offers optimism for the future; something borrowed symbolises borrowed happiness; something blue stands for purity, love, and fidelity; and a sixpence in your shoe is a wish for good fortune and prosperity, although this last tradition does not seem to have stood the test of time. In return, guests were traditionally given five prettily-wrapped almonds to represent fertility, longevity, wealth, health and happiness as favours. Nowadays, we tend to use anything from the classic sugared almonds, to CDs, to lottery tickets.
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Ask the expert Wedding coordinator and Beverley Minster Wedding Fair organiser, Jane Gough, answers your burning bridal questions… We’ve just got engaged - how early should I start planning? Congratulations! Celebrating your engagement is a wonderful time, so bask in it and don’t wish it away. Avoid the temptation to make any big decisions right away and take your time. When you do turn your attention to planning, it’s wise to start by assessing your budget. Boring but essential. Having a realistic idea of what you can afford is essential before you part with a penny. I’m a very indecisive person – how can I help myself get focused when planning?
How can I encourage my other half to become more involved in the planning? Try to engage your partner in something that sparks their interest. If you think they won’t be bothered about the napkin fold or the menu font, then perhaps they might like to choose wine for the tables, design an arrival cocktail or liaise with the DJ. Always play to their strengths and I’m sure you won’t be left disappointed.
Start with the basics and take it from there. Having a clear vision of your ideal wedding will guide the rest of your decisions with ease. What style of wedding do you visualise? City chic or rural retreat? Relaxed or formal? Be true to your personal style; don’t try to forge haute couture if you’re really a boho bride at heart. It also helps to think We’d like to put together our own menu, but don’t know where to start. Any advice? about the best weddings that you’ve been to and why they worked so well, this way you will know what’s important to you. Be true to yourselves and don’t fall into the trap of playing it safe because you’re worried what your guests might think. I served sea When planning, which things should be done first and what things trout and guinea fowl at my wedding and everyone raved about it! can be left until last? Collaborate with your venue or caterer as they will be able to suggest dishes and ingredients that are not only seasonal, but fit the brief and With wedding planning, it’s easy to get distracted. So, before you look impressive. Always ask guests to note any dietary needs on their spend £500 on candles and ribbons, make sure the important things RSVP so that your venue can provide suitable alternatives on the day. are covered first. It helps to make an ‘essentials’ and ‘non-essentials’ list so that your budget is used wisely. Choosing your venue and making How do I choose the right vendors and what happens if a problem arrangements for your ceremony should be top of the list. Whether arises on the big day? you’re having a church service or a civil ceremony, it is essential that you have checked availability with the celebrant before confirming Seek recommendations from friends or family and ask to see your reception venue, as these two aspects need to synchronise. examples of their work or client testimonials before booking. A good Thereafter, you can turn your attention to the more fun aspects of wedding supplier will provide the perfect balance of knowledge wedding planning. And remember, the most sought-after suppliers and professionalism, as well as being someone you get on with. will book up early, so if you have your heart set on a particular This is particularly important when it comes to your photographer photographer, make-up artist or band, then snap them up before and videographer, as they will spend a lot of time interacting with someone else does.
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Wedding Feature you and your guests. Above all, it’s essential that you have trust and confidence in your supplier’s ability to understand your instructions and to meet your expectations. If anything does go wrong, it’s likely to be something very small and totally fixable. With good suppliers around you and a trusted point of contact on the day, chances are that you and your guests will not even notice a little hiccup! This is the true mark of a good wedding professional! How do I tackle the seating plan without any family drama? It doesn’t matter whether your wedding is for 20 or 200 people, there is always a grumble from someone, so a thick skin is required! Before the wedding, try not to discuss your seating plans with family unless absolutely necessary. Make executive decisions with your partner and stick to them. Alert your wedding coordinator to anything you want to be sheltered from on the day. How can I settle a case of the pre-wedding jitters? With careful planning you shouldn’t have this problem, but if you do, the chances are it’s just excitement - and it’s perfectly normal! Run through your plans and itinerary, ideally with a trusted friend, and satisfy yourself that everything has been taken care of. The night before the wedding should be reserved for a relaxing bath and a restful night’s sleep. Look over photos of you and your partner, dig out that box of cinema stubs and Valentine’s cards, remind yourself of your fondest memories… you’re guaranteed to go to bed like a kid on Christmas Eve! We want to ‘wow’ our guests – how do we ensure our wedding is unique? In the quest for perfection, don’t forget what’s really important – the love you share for each other! It is the most memorable thing for any guest. I see a lot of very beautiful weddings, but what always stands out to me is not who spent the most money, but who had guests laughing all day, who couldn’t get off the dance floor at 2am, the smiles, the kisses, the hugs and the reunions. In a year’s time your guests might not remember what you gave out as wedding favours or what song you walked down the aisle to, but they will remember having an amazing time and for this reason they will talk about your wedding for years to come!
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BLUE PLANET II SHEFFIELD - FlyDSA ARENA on Thursday 28th March 2019 ANITA RANI ANNOUNCED AS HOST LIVE ACCOMPANIMENT BY CITY OF PRAGUE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CONDUCTED BY MATTHEW FREEMAN MUSIC BY HANS ZIMMER, JACOB SHEA AND DAVID FLEMING FOR BLEEDING FINGERS MUSIC Bringing the wonders and mysteries of the planet’s oceans and its inhabitants to the UK arena stage, Blue Planet II – Live In Concert will present a selection of incredible visuals from the BAFTA Award winning BBC One landmark series, highlighting the amazing natural wonders of our blue planet in breath-taking detail, projected on a giant state of the art 4K Ultra HD LED screen. The concert will feature exciting visuals from the show including the now infamous Tusk fish, the Crab and Eel rock pool chase and the ‘folklore-turned-reality’ Sea Lion tuna hunt, to mention but a few. The Blue Planet II television show was the most watched TV programme of 2017 in the United Kingdom, reaching 37.6 million viewers. Tickets for the Sheffield show on Thursday 28th March 2019 are on sale now from www.flydsaarena.co.uk, or by phone on 0114 256 56 56 priced £44.80, £56 & £67.20 (including booking fee). Box Office No: 0114 256 5656 or online at: www.flydsaarena.co.uk.
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UFO ‘Last Orders 50th Anniversary Tour’ play LEEDS – O2 Academy on Sunday 17th March 2019 LAST CHANCE TO CATCH ROCK LEGENDS Phil Mogg has confirmed that this year’s 50th anniversary tour with UFO will be his last as the frontman of the long-running hard rock band. Consequently, it seems almost certain that at that point they will cease to exist. UFO were formed in London in 1968 and Mogg is their only everpresent member, performing on all of the group’s 22 studio albums. Of course UFO have either split up, retired or gone on hiatus several times before but Mogg is keen to make the distinction that next year’s dates don’t just mark the end of his touring commitments with UFO – for Phil, there will be no further concerts of any kind. Tickets £24.50 (Adv) • Box Office No: 08444 780 898 • Doors – 7.00pm BeverleyMag February 2019
They ended 2018 with a sold out UK tour, including their biggest headline show to date at Manchester 02 Apollo, as well as London’s Scala and Glasgow Art School. The band’s Build A Tower album was released in May 2018 and entered the UK chart at number 18. The album includes singles Lunatic, You Opened Up My Heart, Supernatural and live favourite On the TV, all of which aired on BBC 6 Music, Radio X and XS Manchester, championed by Chris Hawkins, Steve Lamacq, John Kennedy and Clint Boon amongst others. Tickets £16.50 (Adv) • Box Office No: 0871 220 0260 • Doors – 7.00pm
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During the Second World War, every man, woman, and child in Great Britain did their bit to keep Hitler from conquering our shores, and we rightly hold them all in great esteem. But it is perhaps the Home Guard that has earned the greatest affection in British hearts, owed in large part to the classic BBC comedy ‘Dad’s Army’. These men, who were deemed too old, or physically unfit for the regular British Army, bravely stood guard in this country, ready for action should the unthinkable happen and the Germans invade by land. No corner of the country was left unprotected, and even the defence of small rural areas in the East Riding were covered in minute detail by ‘Dad’s Army’. Documents preserved here at East Riding Archives in Beverley, reveal a small insight into how one Home Guard battalion was prepared to defend the East Yorkshire village of Woodmansey from any prospective German invasion. The papers of Sergeant Charles Derrick Massey contain information that detail how No.3 Platoon ‘A’ Company, the 3rd East Riding Battalion of the Home Guard had made a defence plan to try and repel Nazi forces, should they ever converge on
Woodmansey. The defence of isolated rural areas around Woodmansey, from ‘Horror Bog Farm’ to ‘German Nook Lane’, was paid very serious attention.
An ‘appreciation’ of ‘factors effecting attainment of object’ was drawn up on 27th March 1943 to assess how well equipped the area of Woodmansey was to defend itself against the enemy. Sergeant Massey had considered four courses of action, which included denying the enemy passage through the village, and destroying small enemy formations. An assessment was made of food supply, communications, ammunition, and where to send any casualties. Sergeant Massey believed that the Germans would either make a coastal landing, from where they would converge on Hull, or a paratrooper assault from the air, to the west of Woodmansey, and march on Hull from there. Thankfully, there was never any need for Sergeant Massey to put his plan into action, but it is reassuring to know that the Home Guard were ready and waiting to help defend the country from enemy invasion.
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Mark Rodgers to exhibit at Beverley Minster Local artist, Mark Rodgers will have an exhibition of his paintings displayed in Beverley Minster from March 22nd until April 5th. His paintings feature local landscapes, expressing his love for the countryside and will include paintings from his recent residency at Burton Agnes Hall. The exhibition is open during normal Minster opening times. For more of details on Mark’s work, please visit his website: www.markrodgersgallery.com
Celebrating the music of the North East Cherry Burton Arts are set to present two special nights to celebrate music from the North East. The first on Saturday 2 March 8pm features ROD CLEMENTS & RAB NOAKES, and the second a week later on Sunday 10 March 7.30pm
is THE LINDISFARNE STORY! Both events take place in the village hall in Cherry Burton.. Rod Clements lives in rural Northumberland, and is best known for his ongoing role in the band Lindisfarne. He wrote their top five hit ‘Meet Me On the Corner,’ and the 1972 No1 album that song hailed from (Fog on the Tyne) also included a song by Rab Noakes, as did the band’s
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previous album. The pair have been friends ever since, but only just got together musically to share the stage with an impressive collection of songs. Rab was an original member of Stealers Wheel. The second show just one week later is The Lindisfarne Story - ‘A Twist in the Tale’ is written and performed by former front-man Billy Mitchell and founder member Ray Laidlaw. The show takes the audience on a trip through fifty years of the Geordie group’s history from its 1960’s beginnings in the pubs and clubs of Tyneside to the concert halls and festivals of the present day. The story is told through the group’s classic songs, rare and unseen video,
audio clips and private photographs linked together with tall tales and scurrilous gossip. From Whitley Bay to Frisco Bay, from Rothbury to Glastonbury, the Lindisfarne Story is a brilliant evening’s entertainment. Tickets (£12/£15) advance available from: www.wegottickets.com Minster Records, The Tourist Information Center in Beverley and at Costcutter in Cherry Burton. Information T: 01964 551145. E: martin@peirson.karoo.co.uk
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There will be a chance to join Sue Wheeldon and Rachel Jerome for Valentine’s Day when they will be presenting a programme of musical delights to welcome the spring. Their concert will be in Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley, on Thursday, 14 February, at 7.30pm. They will perform popular classics including Debussy, Saint-Saens and Mozart, as well as original flute and harp compositions by Andres, Hovhannes and Molnar. They will take the audience on a journey through musical landscapes
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Hull City Column - by Woody Mellor
Promotion push? Nigel Adkins gets ‘Manager of the Month’ accolade as Hull City power up the league and away from the relegation zone. It seems a very long time since the last column when our only ambition for the season was to avoid relegation but things have certainly changed over the past month. After a run of six consecutive victories Hull City were in eighth position and four points from the play-offs prior to the defeat at Blackburn. Can the unthinkable happen and Hull City win the promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs?
The form during December was amazing and lead to Nigel Adkins winning Manager of the Month and Jarrod Bowen winning the Championship player of the month award through his goal scoring spree. The club rose from the relegation positions to the verge of the playoffs by midJanuary. Can we go up? This is a possibility but it will be hard not least due to the long standing weaknesses within the squad. The first eleven won everyone in front of them but there is a lack of depth in many positions and as it stands now the team has lost four first choice central defenders in a month with the return of Elphick to Villa and injuries to Burke, De Wijs and Mazuch. The Blackburn game finished with Eric Lichaj, a full-back and young Robbie McKenzie as the central defence and reinforcements are required by the transfer deadline. The team will struggle to make a promotion push if there are further injuries to key players, Campbell for instance or Grosicki or Bowen are sold on deadline day. The form of the two wingers was key go the winning run. Grosicki (above) has finally got his act together , played for the team not just for his own personal glory or to gain a move elsewhere. BeverleyMag February 2019
Bowen came to form scoring in consecutive matches as well as key goals at Elland Road despite the disruptive rumours of him being wanted at Leeds prior to that game. Leeds cannot afford him at the moment as his transfer value is now somewhere between £12 - £20 million. We wait with baited breath if all offers will be resisted by midnight on deadline day. Both wingers and other key players are not being sold
apparently, we will see. The two wingers could potentially bring in £20 million or so whilst players like Henricksen and Marshall could walk away for free In June. Will the Allam’s pocket the cash or hope we reach the promised land
with a team built on a shoestring. There is a great spirit amongst fans at the moment and we wait to see if the owners disrupt this. Adkins and the players have had a miraculous run of form despite of the owners. The players previously written off have finally come good, Kingsley (below) has gained fitness and confidence, Marshall looks like the Cardiff player of old, Campbell looks like the player we once had a decade ago and the two central midfielders have starred for us. Henricksen looks like a commanding captain after starting off the season anonymously whilst Kevin Stewart now looks like a £4million player rather than seemingly a waste of money to virtually everyone for over a year. Both midfielders have bossed midfield and enabled Bown and Grosicki
to attack at will. The 6-0 victory over Bolton was a fantastic display of attacking football and highlighted the sea change in the clubs performances and within the fans as for once everyone was on a high with this team. The past few seasons have been difficult not least due to off field issues dividing fans and turning many fans away but for a few weeks it has been a pleasure. Adkins and the players have brought everyone together for the first time since the FA Cup final and European fixtures. All we wanted for Christmas was a takeover but this wasn’t to be. The Duffen takeover fell through with stories coming out regards issues over purchasing the stadium site, Duffen having insufficient resources or more realistically the club being over priced. Allegedly Duffens accountants valued the club at £25 million whereas the Allams wanted £45 million. At this moment in time the club should have been valued at a fraction of this as the parachute payments run out this month and we were expecting to be heading towards the lower divisions. The remarkable run has changed everything as the Allam’s can now smell the glory and £150 million of Sky money once again. Maybe they can sell the club on for £100 million once again or pocket the tv cash if they can face another three years of hostile fans? With 40 points already the team should be safe from relegation so if promotion does become a step too far they could still depart during the summer by selling the club on as a championship team with potential. No one would offer millions for a relegated club but if they finish in the top ten someone may be tempted and save them having to subsidise the club next season when the Sky subsidies have ended.
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and vegetables a day; most manage just three. Yet the more veg you eat, the healthier you are. Schoolchildren in gardening clubs were more willing to try new vegetables. “A gardener who goes to the trouble of growing food, nurturing it and harvesting is highly unlikely not to eat it,” says Garden Organic’s president, Professor Tim Lang.
Improve your air
DID YOU KNOW? Gardeners are slimmer than the general population, with a significantly lower body mass index.
The more time spent in the garden, the more you will boost your overall mental and physical well-being, leading to a healthier and happier life for you and those around you Planting trees and hedges (outside); growing houseplants (inside) WHY NASA, when experimenting with plants to clean air in space stations, found that one plant per 100 sq. feet was enough to reduce indoor pollutants such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide. Spathiphyllum (peace lily) absorbs the widest range of chemicals. Outside, urban trees like holm oaks absorb particulates and nitrogen dioxide. Dr Alistair Griffiths says careful planting maximises the effect. “Plant in different layers – trees first, then shrubs,” he says. “And don’t have a fence; plant a hedge instead.”
Keep your brain alert
Measuring out fertiliser, pricking out, working out planting distances
DID YOU KNOW? Office workers who have house plants on their desks are 15%more productive than those who don’t.
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Weeding in a T-shirt; working on an allotment; tending sun-loving plants WHY Vitamin D, the ‘sunshine vitamin’, is essential for healthy bones, but one in five adults aren’t getting enough. In deprived inner city areas like Tower Hamlets in east London, it’s worse: Dr Sam Everington estimates 60% of
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children in the area are deficient in vitamin D. “People are living indoors in cities,” he says. “Even in rural areas, people walk out of the door and climb into the car. My patients with allotments are much healthier.” DID YOU KNOW? Winter sun in the UK is too weak for
vitamin D production, so diet is your only source.
Improve your diet
Growing vegetables, fruit and herbs; planting a fruit tree WHY Just one in five people eat the recommended five portions of fruit
WHY Concentrating on absorbing tasks in the garden really sharpens the mind. Children do better at mental tasks when they have access to green space, while students report better academic performance if they have a view dominated by plants rather than buildings and pavements. Researchers call the kind of attention we give to our gardens ‘fascination’ – the nongoal-oriented, effortless concentration of total immersion. “When we are highly attentive, especially to nature, the mental chatter stops,” says Professor Jules Pretty. DID YOU KNOW? Just going outside for an hour improves memory and attention span by 20%.
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Growing scented and textured plants, installing raised ‘growing tables’
Gardening WHY Dementia sufferers stay calmer in a well designed garden. “Design can instill identity during times of crisis,” says therapeutic gardens designer David Kamp. The garden he created at Trevarna House in Cornwall features year-round, multi-sensory planting, and ‘memory plants’ – residents’ favourites that jog their memories. Aggressive outbursts reduce by 19% in care homes with gardens, and just being outside helps Alzheimer’s sufferers sleep better at night. Gardening may even ease dementia: memory loss in patients with Alzheimer’s has been shown to slow after gardening. DID YOU KNOW? There are 850,000 in the UK with dementia, likely to rise to more than one million by 2025.
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Going on bug hunts, planting pots, harvesting and cooking produce
children involved with gardening clubs are better behaved in class and generally more physically active. “The pernicious nature of TV, gaming and the internet is what people escape from when they garden,” says Dr Sam Everington. DID YOU KNOW? Every hour spent in front of a TV screen shortens your life by 21 minutes, whereas every hour spent gardening lengthens it.
Increase energy
Planting bulbs and bedding outside, growing vegetables, mulching WHY The more physical activity you do, the more energy you have. Cardiac patients found they had more energy after gardening, while allotment holders were measurably invigorated after just half an hour. Gardening helps you bounce out of bed, too. The BBC2 programme Trust Me, I’m a Doctor found gardeners in The Conservation Volunteers’ Green Gym had a 20% improvement in cortisol awakening response – the healthy spike in stress hormones that gets you going in the morning.
WHY We are spending more time inside than ever before, with British DID YOU KNOW? teenagers online for an average 7.5 People with more vitality are better hours a day. Gardening directly counters this ‘nature deficit disorder’: able to fight off illnesses.
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The Last Word
FIONA’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
By Fiona Dwyer, broadcast journalist, PR & media consultant, slave to 2 children and a husband. GENDER QUALITY IN THE SPECIAL FORCES
I don’t know about you but I’ve been really enjoying SAS: Who Dares Wins on Channel 4 recently. If you’ve not seen it, it’s basically a group of civilians, testing their metal to see if they have what it takes to be in the Special Forces. This is the 4th season of the show but this year is markedly different because women are taking part for the first time. It’s as a result of the Defence Secretary announcing that all military roles will be open to women, including the Special Forces. What’s refreshing though in this programme, is that gender is most certainly not an issue. There is true equality. If you’re not physically or mentally strong enough, whether you are male or female, you won’t make the grade. What we watch them go through can seem harsh, but if you think about it, the reality of a war zone requires a certain strength of both mind and body. I watch it, wondering why anyone would put themselves through that, but am then immediately thankful that people are willing to.
GAME OF THRONES
For Christmas, I received a real treat – the entire box set of A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin. Now, I’m a big fan of Game of Thrones and I am on tenterhooks waiting for the eighth and final series which isn’t being released until April – and there will only be 6 episodes! Anyway, my mission between then and now is to read all the books to see if I can figure out who will finally sit on the Iron Throne. I’m about a third of the way through the 2nd book already. Only 5 and two thirds to go!
THINGS TO DO WHILE IT’S COLD
As Sean Bean, aka Ned Stark, promised us “Winter is Coming.” Well it’s here and it seems to be getting colder all the time. So I started wondering what things we can do to keep busy in our leisure time when we want to stay indoors. Obviously, I’m going to be doing a lot of reading – but what else? Here are a few ideas! You could clear out your wardrobe or that cupboard you haven’t opened for the last year, decorate your bathroom, binge-watch that series you’ve been meaning to watch for ages or do some baking (one of my favourites!). And if you want to keep warm by exercising, put on your favourite music and get to it! Alternatively, try knitting! A new jumper or woolly hat might just come in handy!
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