HullMag Issue No.59 June 2019 by Nic Gough

June 2019

Issue No.59

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Welcome & Contents

Editor’s note

Welcome to the June edition of HULLMAG. I hope you are all well and enjoying the fine sunny weather that we are enjoying at the moment. In This edition we have another wide and varied selection of articles and news stories to keep you informed and entertained. All our regular columns are here too - including Roy’s Wine, Rebekah’s Beauty Box, Fiona’s Food For Thought and Graham’s Antiques roundup.

We would like to encourage anyone who has an interesting story to tell to contact us with it - as we are looking for local stories about Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. It can be a local history article, or it may be about someone who deserves recognition - in fact anything that will make for an interesting and engaging piece for our readers to enjoy, be entertained by or just to keep them informed. So what are you waiting for! Please do let the advertisers know where you saw their advert - they like to know that their advertising is working for them.

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RITA ORA It’s been a momentous few years for Rita Ora.

Since her rise to prominence in 2012 she’s sold a staggering seven million singles, had 13 top ten hits and recorded a number one platinum-selling debut album with Ora. Number-one singles Hot Right Now and How We Do (Party) established her as a household name and kept her atop the UK charts. Her arrival was so impactful that she became the artist with the most number-one singles on the UK singles chart that year, with three consecutive releases reaching the top position. It has been an exciting time for Rita, with the success of her platinumselling album Phoenix released last year, breaking music records. The first single from the album ‘Let Me Love You’, became her thirteenth top 10 single, setting a new UK chart record for the most top 10 singles by a British Female Artist. Her popularity continues to grow, with seven million single sales altogether, as well as billion

Global icon Rita Ora plays Doncaster Racecourse on Saturday 29th June 2019

spotify streams worldwide from her latest five singles alone. She has also been recognised within the industry, with 5 BRIT award nominations under her belt, as well as countless collaborations with some of music’s hottest acts, including Liam Payne, Charli XCX and the late Avicii. Rita recently entered the Official Chart history books, breaking a record held for 30 years. The singer’s release, ‘Let You Love Me’, became her 13th Top 10, meaning Rita set a new UK chart record for the most Top 10 singles by a British female artist. The star overtook music icons Shirley Bassey and Petula Clark, who each lay claim to 12 Top 10 hits. Let You Love Me also featured in the official top 40 most streamed video tracks of 2018 chart while four of Rita’s singles also featured in the ‘Biggest 2018 Airplay Records’ chart. Executive Director of Doncaster Racecourse, Russell Smith, commented, “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Rita Ora to

Doncaster on Saturday 29th June. Having a global icon and one of the country’s most popular artists is sure to blow our customers away with a live performance that matches her worldwide reputation. All of our music acts have been received really positively this year with bumper crowds expected. We expect Rita to be exactly the same and are anticipating a sellout crowd so would encourage customers to book sooner, rather than later.” “Rita Ora completes our incredible line-up of Music Live events at Doncaster Racecourse for 2019. We are set up for a huge summer with literally something for everyone and all ages. First class racing matched with experiences that will live long in the memory. We look forward to building on the success of our historic track and to welcoming new customers throughout the season” Rita Ora promises a superb night of entertainment performing all the hits. Don’t miss your chance to

see Rita perform live after racing on Saturday 29th June. Please note we are anticipating record crowds. Secure your ticket early to avoid disappointment. Why not celebrate a day of racing with friends and family, before dancing the night away with the delights of the fabulous Rita Ora finishing off a perfect Summer’s evening. An event not to be missed… Tickets for the RITA ORA – Doncaster Racecourse – June 2019 show are available from: Doncaster Racecourse Box Office Telephone: 0844 249 1000 www.vmstickets.co.uk/ and www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk/ Gates Open – 3.00pm Approx On-Stage Time – 9.00pm Grandstand Ticket price - £37.50 / County Ticket price - £47.50 / Premier - £60.00 / Child (Under 18) - £20.00 (must be sold with an adult ticket)

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New Academy Launched to Train Future Farmers One of the country’s largest family owned farming business has teamed up with a leading agricultural college to launch a new academy which will train the industry’s future workforce. JSR Farms will run its new academy in partnership with Bishop Burton College to give aspiring young farmers the opportunity to launch an exciting career in the sector. Students will split their time between gaining work experience at JSR and studying at Bishop Burton and will have the opportunity to benefit from cash incentives during the 12-month programme. At the end of their course, successful candidates will immediately start a competitively paid apprenticeship with JSR and will have future opportunities to progress their career with the company. Tim Rymer, CEO of JSR Farms, said: “We are delighted to invest

alongside Bishop Burton College in the JSR Academy. We want to encourage young people to develop a career in agriculture. Whether it is crop or pig husbandry, the JSR Academy offers individuals an opportunity to acquire practical knowledge and skills and join a company at the forefront of modern agriculture. ‘’ JSR Farms is one of the most respected farming companies in the UK. Operating and maintaining land extensively throughout East Yorkshire, it farms around 4,000 hectares of arable crop production within a 20-mile radius of the home farm at Southburn. The JSR Group includes two operational companies; JSR Genetics, an international pig breeding company and JSR Farms,

Pictured: Bishop Burton College Chief Executive and Principal, Bill Meredith an integrated arable farming business that feeds home grown cereals to pigs efficiently. Bishop Burton is a renowned agricultural college, based near Beverley. It was recently part of a successful bid to become one of the country’s first Institutes of Technology (IoT) and, as a result, will receive a multi-million pound investment for new training facilities and technology. It is also undergoing a complete refurbishment of its high-welfare pig unit. Bill Meredith, Chief Executive and Principal of Bishop Burton, said: “We are committed to training current and future generations of farmers and this is a really exciting venture.

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“I am delighted the college is working in partnership with JSR. This new academy will provide an opportunity to launch a career in agriculture with one of the leading businesses in the country.” Students on the new academy will study a range of modules which will lead to a framework of qualifications. Subjects will include pig production, animal health, plant biology and business and management. Applicants do not need any formal entry requirements but will have an interview to determine whether they are suitable for the programme. For more information, contact Helen Martin at Bishop Burton College on 01964 504164 or at Helen.Martin@bishopburton.ac.uk.

Celebrating 40 YEARS in business In 1979 Bob Trice set up as a mobile mechanic and in 1980 rented a small unit near Tickton. He hired his first employee and in the late 1980s saw the purchase of his first re-set equipment for BMWs that at the time only Main Dealers had. In 1988 he moved to a larger unit to accommodate an MOT Bay and two years later an increased workload led to the employment of another skilled technician and two apprentices. Bob has always had Land Rovers and this interest led to the speciality for Bob Trice Mechanics - a specialist in Land Rover - whilst retaining all the knowledge and experienced technicians for continental and European vehicles. Over the decades Bob Trice has continued to reinvest in the company to keep up to date with the changes in the industry with the latest Dealer Level diagnostic equipment (Auto Logic, Snap On) and has recently trained in the hybrid car service sector. He goes the extra mile by offering a Local Collection and Delivery Service for customers who find it difficult to fit in vehicle servicing and repairs. He offers loan vehicles* to keep you on the road. Manual and automatic are available. Membership of East Yorkshire Motor Trade Partnership and The Motor Ombudsman (Approved Code Service & Repair) ensures all customers are assured of our high standards. *admin fee applies

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7 Things you can do to get an organised wardrobe

Follow these organising rules to whip your wardrobe into shape and say goodbye to clutter

Fed up with facing a tangle of T-shirts? Sick of scrabbling around for a clean pair of socks? These rules will help you transform your wardrobe from a messy jumble into a gleaming model of efficiency. Pack away off-season clothes

wardrobe efficiency is to take out anything that isn’t seasonally appropriate. You don’t need to have summer clothes accessible in winter and vice versa, so get these out of the way to slim down the number of items you’re attempting to sort through every morning. Store off-season clothes in lidded boxes under the bed or on top of the wardrobe to keep them dustfree, then step back and assess your wardrobe more clearly.

The first step on the road to

Sort by type…

Take everything out and place into piles according to the type of garment and/or level of formality. For example, group all knitwear together then sort by type, from lightweight to heavyweight, or from office wear to casual outdoor layers. Separate formal work shirts from casual weekend shirts, group all trousers together and sort dresses

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by formal to casual. T-shirts and tops might also need to be sorted from casual to smart and from longsleeved to short-sleeved.

…then by colour

Once you’ve sorted your clothes into garment types, the next stage is to sort by colour. Within each clothing type, arrange items from dark to light, though the colours of the rainbow.

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Soft T-shirts, casual tops and most knitwear can be neatly folded and placed on shelves within your wardrobe or an adjacent chest of drawers. This will clear hanging space for items that need it, such as jackets, shirts and dresses.

Group accessories

Want to take it up a notch? If you’re super-organised, you might also want to sort your patterned items into stripes, florals and so on, or you could place them into the colour order by the dominant colour within the pattern.

Ask yourself one question

Now you’ve started to get some order, it’s time for a ruthless edit. Ask yourself one simple question: if you saw this item in a shop today, would you buy it? If the answer is no, or ‘maybe’, then it might need to go. It’s easy to hang on to clothes for sentimental reasons, or because you think you ‘might’ wear them one day. But if you haven’t worn

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something for a year or so, and if you wouldn’t buy it again today, then it doesn’t need to take up valuable space in your wardrobe.

Subdivide

Now it’s time to put everything back in your wardrobe, so you’ll need to reconsider the layout of the space. A single rail inside your wardrobe isn’t likely to cut the mustard, so see if you can squeeze in an extra, lower rail to divide the vertical space in two. Alternatively, buy a shelving system that fits inside your wardrobe to create a patchwork of differentsized sections. You can then customise it to suit your exact needs.

The key to keeping these piles of folded clothes organised is to fold them all uniformly, with the sleeves and hems tucked neatly inside. You will then have a clean row of organised items facing you when you open the cupboard or drawer, rather than a toppling tower with sleeves trailing down.

Last but not least, turn your attention to your accessories. Treat scarves, bags and shoes as you would your clothes and store anything that isn’t seasonal out of sight. Then fold, colour-code and organise your accessories by type before placing them back on shelves or in dedicated storage boxes on the floor of your wardrobe. Clear boxes are useful for seeing what’s inside at a glance, and a small storage unit like this one with pullout drawers would make it even easier to access items.

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Planning permission changes: home extensions to be allowed without full planning application The permitted development rules were originally a temporary measure, but the Government has now made them permanent Permitted development rights, which allow homeowners and others to carry out certain building works on a property without the need for planning permission from the council or approval from neighbours, were originally brought in as a temporary measure in 2013. More than 110,000 extensions have been completed in England since 2014, according to the Government, and now the rules have been made permanent. Housing minister Kit Malthouse MP said the new permissions will “help families extend their properties without battling through time-consuming red tape”.

“By making this permitted development right permanent, it will mean families can grow without being forced to move,” he said.

Planning permission for extensions The new rules allow homeowners in semi-detached and terraced houses to add a single-storey rear extension to their property of up to six metres. For those in detached houses, the limit is eight metres. Any planned extension that is taller than this or that exceeds one storey will still need to go through the planning process.

Other types of extension for example side returns or basements - may also require full planning permission.

40 cubic metres for a terrace house, and 50 cubic metres for a detached and semi-detached house.

Extensions cannot cover more than half the area of land around the original house or be higher than it and the materials used should be similar in appearance to the existing house.

If you live in a conservation, you may still need to get planning permission or listed buildings consent before going ahead with your extension. Check the rules on the Government’s planning portal or with the planning department of your local authority.

How long does planning permission last? If people want to make changes to their home that are not covered by permitted development rights and need planning permission, they will need to apply to the local planning authority.

Do I need planning permission? The basis for permitted development rights is to allow people to extend their homes outwards without the need for a full planning application, though homeowners are reminded to consider the impact their plans may have on their neighbours. The rules cannot be applied to flats, maisonettes or other buildings. Certain types of home alteration are already allowed under permitted development, such as loft conversions where the added roof space created is under HullMag June 2019

If permission is granted, it will generally allow people a period of three years to start the works. If this does not happen, a planning application will likely need to be made again.

What other changes have been made? Business owners on the high street will also feel the positive effects of the Government’s changes. Wider reforms being introduced alongside the permitted development rights include the ability to transform shops into office spaces without the need for a full planning application.

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Generation Rent downsizing shows the housing market is totally broken It’s the millennials - not the boomers - who are downsizing. And, counterintuitively, more financial breaks for older owners could be the answer

of their own, the sooner they can Young people in the take control.” UK are four times more likely to be planning to The numbers say it all downsize than those over Analysis carried out by the Resolution Foundation shows that the age of 55 – and it’s in England there are just 825 homes much more likely to be for every 1,000 families in England. about money than about The foundation argues that the rise in shared households, such as when giving up unnecessary young professionals live together or adults live with their parents, has space. People aged between 18 and 34 are more likely to move to smaller homes than larger ones, according to research from Hargreaves Lansdown. This age group is usually expected to be heading up the property ladder. While 9 per cent of people in that age group expect to trade up this year, whether renting or buying, 12 per cent say they will be downsizing. “Not only does this mean an insecure and peripatetic lifestyle, but as rents rise, tenants may be forced to keep downsizing in order to keep a lid on costs – especially if they’re simultaneously trying to save for a home themselves,” says Sarah Coles, personal finance analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown. “When they eventually buy, they may have to downsize again in some areas to get on to the property ladder, but the sooner people can save and buy a property

happened out of necessity rather than choice, as there simply are not enough properties to go around. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) recently reported that tenant demand continued to rise for a third successive month in March, while new landlord instructions slipped further. Meanwhile, data from the Office for National Statistics shows that rental prices paid by tenants in the UK rose by 1.2 per cent in the 12 months to March 2019. Between January 2015 and March 2019, private rental prices in the UK increased by 7.3 per cent.

Last year, RICS warned that small scale landlords were pulling out of the market and reducing the supply of rental property. That could mean rents climb by as much as 15 per cent by 2023, it warned. If that analysis is shown to be correct then even more young renters and aspiring homeowners

may find they need to downsize either to save a deposit or simply afford their rent.

over-60s who did downsize were disappointed by how much money they freed up by doing so.

A report from the centre-right think tank Policy Exchange last year revealed that there are 1.1 million homes in England with two or more spare bedrooms where a single person aged over 65 lives.

In fact, the research showed that the average older downsizer ends up with just under £106,000 from the sale of their property, which is £28,650 less than they expected. They’re likely to tell their friends what a disappointment that was, reducing the attraction of downsizing for retired people.

So why aren’t more of this age group downsizing instead?

Barriers to downsizing

If the cost of homes is one reason Generation Rent are so likely to downsize, the cost of moving is a barrier to many baby boomers. Earlier this month, Saga revealed that a quarter of older, would-be downsizers are put off moving because of barriers such as stamp duty. Its research suggested that 45 per cent of those over 50 would consider downsizing as an option to help fund their retirement. That’s a substantial number of wouldbe downsizers – and yet younger people are still more likely to do it. And when over-50s do go smaller, they’re not always pleased with the results. A report this week from financial services provider One Family showed that 20 per cent of

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But then, they are in a position to downsize in order to free up wealth, a very different situation from younger renters who do so to stretch their monthly income further. Jeff Bromage, managing director of Saga Money, thinks that a stamp duty break for older downsizers might help them move, increasing liquidity in the market. A stamp duty holiday for first-time buyers has been in place since the 2017 Autumn Budget. Mr Bromage said: “It was great that the government acted to help first time buyers, but this is only part of the solution. More needs to be done to help free up more family homes to the market in order to continue the supply of first homes.”

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What are these strange things? When this glass revolver turned up recently at the weekly valuation event in our Beverley office it prompted me to consider the market for novelty glass items.. Except that they decorate and amuse, friggers have no useful purpose. Indeed strictly speaking, if something has a useful purpose it does not qualify as a frigger. What are these strange things? Friggers are novelty items crafted by glassmakers in their spare time either to display their skills or simply to amuse themselves. The first friggers were made in Britain in the 18th century but they are today quite rare and invariably the examples we see in the saleroom are Victorian or 20th century. The most common friggers are walking sticks and rolling pins, closely followed by trumpets and

hats. Animals, particularly swans and pigs were also very popular but they really do come in all shapes and sizes. Friggers were made in substantial numbers at the large Nailsea glass works near Bristol and when items come up for sale they are often described as Nailsea but those descriptions should be treated with caution. The items were made at every glass works in the country not to mention by travelling craftsmen …. they are rarely marked …. and so establishing the source , or even an approximate date, can be extremely difficult if not impossible. There is no shortage of friggers passing through the saleroom and, with one or two exceptions,

they tend to sell for well under a hundred pounds, so this is an area of collecting open to most pockets. Rolling pins are very common, and some of them, in amethyst or dark blues, can be very attractive. Prices range from £10 - £20 for a fairly ordinary clear glass example through to £50 - £80 on a good day for something with a particularly nice colour or an interesting inscription. Our antiques auctions at Scarborough often include walking sticks, predominantly dating from the Victorian period. These are usually referred to as witch’s canes as folklore and tradition tell us if hung above the entrance door to the inside of a house they will ward off evil spirits. Some are made from solid glass, often spiral twisted incorporating coloured strands, but many are hollow and filled with tiny coloured beads. In the late Victorian period, enterprising manufacturers began selling their sweets in pressed glass friggers, although given that the frigger then had a purpose the

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purists would no doubt argue that they were no longer friggers! These sweet holders can be very unusual and can be picked up for as little as £20. It is an interesting area of collecting where costs are, compared with many other fields, very reasonable. Even the rarest and best friggers, most astonishing and extraordinary things, are unlikely to make much over a hundred pounds. There is a lot to go at and they are very decorative. Obviously, as with any glass item, it is very important when buying a frigger to check very carefully for damage, which can sometimes be surprisingly difficult to spot. Friggers are usually very fragile things, so chips, cracks or breaks can happen very easily and they will have a significant impact on the value – even if they don’t ruin the piece altogether. So back to the beginning and what might the revolver sell for? Well, it’s a bit of a shot in the dark, but probably £15 - £20 …. still not bad for a discarded sweet packet!

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MADNESS will be playing

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Their first outdoor show kicked off at Uttoxeter Racecourse in May, then they played some fabulous racecourse grounds including Chepstow, Ffos Las in Carmarthenshire, Lingfield in Surrey and Newcastle. Doncaster Racecourse is up next on Saturday 20th July, and the tour is then finishing off at Wolverhampton Racecourse on Friday 30th August.

Beyond’, ‘My Girl’, ‘Our House’ and ‘It Must Be Love’, plus some brand new tracks too.

Madness celebrate being one of the top 20 selling UK groups of all time, with seven top ten albums to their name. The band have reached the UK Top 20 charts twenty-two times, with over six million album sales.

For an action packed day out, why not celebrate a day of racing with friends and family, before dancing the night away with the delights of the wonderful Madness in concert finishing off a perfect Summer’s evening.

Recently they’ve achieved gold status with their ‘Can’t Touch Us Now’ album, sold out shows across the country, and released their Full House - The Best Of Madness compilation.

A gig not to be missed…

Madness promise to play all the hits and fan favourites including ‘Baggy Trousers’, ‘One Step

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Baby Shakes are an American rock band from New York City. They define their music as rock’n’roll, power-pop, punk, and also mentioned glam rock. They are playing the Adelphi in Hull for the first time on 16th July as part of their UK Tour and we have got a pair of tickets for the show to give away. This is a great opportunity to catch one of the most exciting bands out of the big apple in a long while. They recently supported the Undertones to much acclaim - miss them at your peril!! To enter the draw for the tickets just send your name, address and contact telephone number on a postcard to: Baby Shakes Competition, 31 Elm Drive, Cherry Burton HU17 7RJ The draw closes on 7th July 2019 HullMag June 2019

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Roy Woodcock’s

World of Wine I thought I would use this month’s column to do a round-up of some of the latest wine news doing the rounds, starting with the fact that Waitrose is launching nine new own label wines this month from “lesser-known” grape varieties. The “W” range, which launches on June 17, will feature wines from different regions and countries including Sardinia, Austria and Chile. It follows a survey by the supermarket which showed the most familiar grape varieties in the UK are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. They were recognised by at least 85 per cent of the 2,000 people surveyed. However, 78 per cent of people had not heard of the nine wines in the “W” range. There are four reds: A Marselan IGP Méditerrané from the Languedoc

region in France, (RRP £6.99), a Pais from Chile (£7.99), a Cannonau from Sardinia, Cannonau being the local name for Grenache (£8.99) and a Mencia from north-western Spain (£9.99). Added to these will be three whites; an Elbling from Germany (£6.99), an Arinto from Lisbon, a versatile grape grown in most of Portugal’s wine regions (£7.99) and a Petit Manseng from Juraçon in France (£9.99). Finally, there will be one rosé Zweigelt from Austria (£8.99); and a sparkling Pecorino from Italy (£8.99). Waitrose wine buying manager James Bone has said: “We want this range to inspire and encourage our shoppers to experiment even further with their wine choices and try something they’ve never heard of or tried before. “We’ve worked with talented winemakers across Europe and South America to bring together a range of wonderfully exciting wines at affordable prices, some of which have never been widely available in the UK before. We see this as

an ever evolving range which we hope to expand even further in the future.” Waitrose said the survey also showed that France and Italy were the most popular European countries with UK wine drinkers, with 68 per cent of respondents saying they had tried French wine compared to only 11 per cent of people that had tried wine from Sardinia. And while on the subject of supermarkets and wine, I found this story interesting . . . it seems trials of till-free stores by Sainsbury’s has meant that wine and other alcoholic drinks cannot be age verified and so cannot be sold legally. It seems Sainsbury’s has got around this by removing all alcohol from those stores. The concept of shop and walk where cameras monitor what you have purchased and charge you automatically has been tried by a number of retailers, including Amazon. There are a number of potential solutions such as RFID tags (currently used in the UK over the lids of high value spirits) but they require the customer to go to a sales representative to have the cap removed and this slows down the sales process, defeating the object of going till-free. * Environmental issues are rightly well to the fore at the moment, so

this caught my eye: Claims that the higher carbon footprint associated with organics, and the environmental damage from overrelying on one spray, mean organics should be dropped to save the environment. That’s the view from climate change activist and leading Port producer, Adrian Bridge, who has made it clear that he wouldn’t be embracing organic approaches to vineyard management in a bid to make his business more environmentallyfriendly. Bridge gave an example of Taylors LBV Port: “Currently, our carbon footprint for Taylors LBV is 2.8 kilos of carbon per litre, which is down seven per cent over the past two years, but, if I compare that figure to 2014, when it was 2.4 kilos, then you would think that we have got worse – we are producing more carbon dioxide.” He explained the difference was associated with lower yields, not a change in CO2 consumed. With organics producing 25 per cent less grapes, it means 25 per cent more carbon per bottle vs non-organics.

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Where: Co-op When: Now Why: Great value Argentinian red that’s exclusive to the Co-op and a recent bronze medal winner at this year’s International Wine Challenge, mixing Bonarda and Malbec grapes to produce a wine full of plum, spice and vanilla flavours. Works well with beef and spicy foods.

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Where: Waitrose When: Now, until June 11 Why: From South Africa’s Western Cape, this is a rich and dark red wine, packed with fruit and chocolaty notes and a big savoury heart. A great partner to rich and savoury red meat dishes such as salt-marsh lamb, or a gutsy bean casserole.

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Travel

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May bank holiday, I took a weekend break to Jersey and would have loved to have stayed longer. Just an hours flight away I am sure that I will make a number of return visits over the coming years. Leaving home on Saturday morning at 8.30am we where all checked in to our hotel by 2pm! We made the most of our first afternoon joining in with the festivities at the Jersey Boat Show. The harbour being just a 15 minute stroll from our hotel the Mayfair. Jazz bands, lush food offerings, fantastic yachts & boats to look at and much more, the harbour was buzzing all weekend. Sunday, was our serious walking day, clocking up 28,500 steps! We walked around the harbour towards St Aubin's turning off up the A10 visiting firstly the Glass Church. The glass in the church was a donation from Jessie Boots, wife of Boots the Chemist. It is very art deco and definitely worth a look. Next door in the park was the regular Sunday Car Boot sale which was very busy. The car parking lady said it is always worth a look but we had limited time and where on a mission. It took us just over an hour on foot and we arrived at the Jersey War Tunnels. Well worth a visit we spent 2 hours looking around the exhibit. You can visit this attraction either by local bus or on an organised tour bus. A little tip you only save a £1 on the local bus and it drops you short leaving you with an up hill walk of around 200 yards. I recommend you splash out and take the tour bus dropping you right outside the door. For anyone not good at walking there were several wheelchairs available to use on entry to the museum. Returning back to St Helier was mostly down hill and we cut across the bay walking on the sand as the tide was out. Passing through the boat show we headed around the headland to Pas le Havre the beach at the other side of St Helier. This is another sweeping bay heading out to St Clements. Here you will find a lovely free sea water swimming pool. When the tide goes out this lovely pool appears. We where now in need of a drink, and well deserved too. The White Horse bar & restaurant overlooks the sea, we had wonderful views to sit and relax in the sunshine before finishing with our last sight of the day. From this bay it is only a 20 minute stroll back to the hotel cutting through the famous Howard Davis Park, where regular free concerts are held. In keeping with our earlier events of the day we visited the war graves before venturing into the gardens and admiring the wonderful wisteria arch Although the hotel has entertainment each evening I am sure you can appreciate that we where ready for bed after enjoying our included dinner. Monday, the idea was to walk to Gorey, but we decided to catch the local bus. Each cost of the journey is £2.30 where ever you go on the island. The bus station in St Helier is very modern and easy to use. We spent our time in Mont Orgueil Castle until recently owned by the Queen but as she did not use it. It was decaying hence it was given to the islanders to care for. All I could remember from my visit as a child was lots of steps, they are still there. My legs were breaking off on reaching the top but, the views where stunning. It was a clear day France was very visible, well it is only 14 miles away. Following lunch we took the bus back to St Helier! Tuesday, sadly it was time to come home. For more information please do not hesitate to contact me. Wherever in the world you are looking to experience, do remember Marion Owen Travel. We can book all of your arrangements, simply give us a call. We are experienced in all corners of the world, book all tour operators and our enjoyment is to full fill your travelling desires and aspirations. We look forward to hearing from you. Marion

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Beauty Box Favourites. We’ve all got them, and for me my desert island product is absolutely mascara. Giving support and structure to many a tired eye, I believe it’s possible to brush a little of the black stuff through your lashes seconds before rushing out of the door, and head into the world looking – and more importantly feeling – ready for anything the day throws at you.

I’m really fussy when it comes to coating my lashes, and it takes a lot from a tube to impress me. The one I always return to is Too Faced Better Than Sex (£16.15, Debenhams) and while I’m sure we can all agree it has an awful name, I encourage you to give it a chance as it has the most wonderfully uplifting formula for thick, dramatic lashes. If a more natural look is more your thing, however, then pick up Glossier Lash Slick (£14, glossier.com).

It perfectly coats each individual lash, making them dark and separated without being too fullon.

“What if your mascara could provide care and nourishment?” And what if your mascara could provide care and nourishment while also making your peepers pop? The Airbase Lash Extend mascara (£22, airbasemakeup.com) is designed with exactly that in mind. An ideal option for daily wear, it contains a growth-enhancing super-serum to help prevent loss of lashes as well as improving the strength of existing lashes. Lord & Berry Boost Treatment MasCare (£16, lookfantastic.com) is another two-in-one mascara that creates instant drama whilst nourishing your natural lashes with a blend of Panthenol and Biotinyl-Amino Acid for promoting growth.

For a cheap and cheerful option, I’ve been using Essence False Lash Effect Princess from Wilko for years, and it costs just £3.30! Such a bargain and a seriously good formula. And for my favourite mascara for going all out and creating a dramatic look – and great if you shy away from falsies – is IT Cosmetics Superhero Mascara (£19, Boots). This tube lasts for ages and the formula is thick and super dark.

If you struggle with a lack of curve to your lashes, or are not up for extensions, there is a treatment available called LVL (length, volume, lift) which uses a setting serum to straighten your natural lashes at the root, giving the appearance of added length and curl. You’ll also get a tint at the same time to add colour and depth. Most good beauty salons across Beverley and the East Riding will offer this treatment. I had it locally for £55, and it lasted about six weeks.

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A brand I was once only able to get when travelling to the US, Pretty Vulgar is now available on Beautybay.com, and I encourage you to pick up The Feathers mascara (£14) for pure packaging appeal. This beautifully gilded tube looks like a birdcage, and while it’s just so pretty, it also packs a punch for volumised, clump-free lashes and is vegan and crueltyfree too.

Rebekah’s Beauty Hacks of the Month

For swimmers, beach babes, or those simply partial to a few tears over the new series of Queer Eye (no judgement here!) you’ll want something a little more hardcore. Mavala Waterproof Mascara (£11,

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Revive the dried mascara Add five drops of saline (or contact lens fluid), shake, and then heat up the mascara flask bottle for 30 seconds to make the ingredients united.

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Gardening

How to grow your own wellness garden From peppermint to turmeric, growing for wellness is going mainstream as more of us are considering the health and wellbeing properties of plants. Modern medicine owes a lot to the plant kingdom, from the treatment of heart disease to lung disorders. But plants can be useful for minor ailments and everyday self-care, too. Growing for wellness is going mainstream. A recent survey by Wyevale Garden Centres found that more than two thirds of British gardeners consider the health and wellbeing properties of a plant before they buy it. At Chelsea Physic Garden, a Food is Medicine Trail starts this month to highlight plants you can grow as tonics, pick-me-ups and other soothing remedies to handle the stresses of modern life. Many are surprisingly easy to grow, even in limited city spaces. We asked Chelsea Physic Garden’s head of plant collections, Nell Jones, to share her tips for the best “wellbeing” plants to grow at home.

Peppermint

This garden herb is full of aromatic menthol which calms the digestion. It’s great in pots on shady windowsills because it doesn’t need much sun. “It’s really easy to take cuttings from someone else’s outdoor plant,” says Jones. “Just cut some stems about 10-15cm long, put them in water and change the water regularly. Within a week or so you will get roots on the bottom of the stems. “You can then pot them up into a freedraining compost add grit if you can - and grow them on. Just pick the leaves when you like, put them in a mug and pour hot water on them for a refreshing tea.” Black peppermint makes a particularly lively brew.

Rosemary

Greek scholars wore garlands of rosemary to sharpen their wits and there has been research into its use to combat Alzheimer’s disease.

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This beautiful evergreen, fragrant herb can last 20 years and get quite big, says Jones, so if you are growing in a pot select a compact variety. Make it into a herbal tea if you’re feeling befuddled by adding a few sprigs to a cup and pouring boiling water over. It also makes good insect repellent: “Boil it up with water for 30 minutes, then decant it into a bottle,” says Jones.

Turmeric

An exotic-looking houseplant with benefits, turmeric has historically been used in Ayurvedic medicine of South Asia for many conditions, including breathing problems, rheumatism and fatigue. “You can grow this from tubers that you buy in the supermarket,” says Jones. “Plant each rhizome making sure you have at least two or three eyes on it, cover them with soil, water in and put the whole pot into a sealed plastic bag like a tent. Keep it in a warm place until you see the stems rising above the soil.

It doesn’t matter at this stage whether it is in darkness or light. Once the stems and leaves are above the soil, put them on a windowsill to grow on.” When it dies away naturally over winter, dig up the bright orange roots to grate into smoothies, marinades or salad dressings. “You can also make a delicious turmeric latte by blending turmeric powder with milk, cinnamon and agave nectar,” says Jones.

Aloe vera

Not only do these spiny succulents look beautiful, but the clear gel inside is soothing on minor scalds, sunburn or abrasions. Keep a pot of aloe vera on the windowsill in the kitchen and when you need to, break off a leaf, cut it lengthways and apply the gel to the skin. You may not even need to buy a plant. “Find a friend who has an aloe vera and rehome the babies,” suggests Jones. “Mature plants often produce offsets known as pups or babies.

Snip them off with 1-2cm of stem. Leave the pup out of the soil for two or three days so the wound on its stem can heal. Then plant it into a mix of compost and grit. Aloes are pretty bulletproof, but keep them in a bright ,sunny space and only water every couple of weeks.”

Chamomile

Trouble sleeping? It’s easy to grow chamomile in pots and half-adozen flowers are delicious added fresh or dried to hot water to make a soothing mug of tea before bed. It can also help with period pains. Buy Roman chamomile to be sure of getting flowers.

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Jobs to do in the garden in June The start of summer signals long days and heaps of sunlight, making it the perfect time to do a spot of gardening Summer is here and we can’t wait to share with you our tips for making the most out of your garden this June. The sun is shining, fruits are ripe and flowers are in full bloom which means your garden will be attracting admirers both wanted and unwanted! Pests will be lurking to feast on ripe fruits so make sure your garden is protected, whilst you should also take action to make sure that your plants are getting the food and care they need to flourish. 1. Snip off and spray your roses June is the perfect time to deadhead your roses after they have flowered. This is a quick and easy job which stimulates the growth of new blooms and extends the flowering season. Make sure you snip off the old flower at the base of the bloom, this will encourage the plant to send new shoots from the leaves near the top of the bush, producing smaller flowers. Don’t forget to spray your roses too to ensure they remain healthy throughout the drier months.

2. Protect ripe fruits from ravenous pests! Your garden is looking particularly vibrant, packed full of exotic colours and scents, which mean it won’t just be friends and family flocking to enjoy it, but plenty of wildlife too. Birds and other species will be seeking out fruits and seeds to snack on, so be ready to protect your produce. Mesh netting is a great, non-chemical solution to deter pests and allow your fruit to fully ripen. Remember, it’s important to wait until the bees and butterflies have worked their pollinating magic before you cover your plants. 3. Plant out tender vegetables Make sure to plant tender vegetables such as cucumbers, courgettes, and peppers. June

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is the perfect time to plant up these vegetables as there is a significantly reduced risk of wind and frost, conditions which are detrimental to the growth of tender vegetables. The hot weather provides the perfect conditions for these vegetables to grow, ready to harvest in the following months! 4. Start feeding and pinch out tomatoes Pinching encourages branching on the tomato plants as by cutting off part of the main stem you encourage the plant to grow two new stems from the leaf nodes below the pinch. Simply use your fingernails to pinch off the new growth at the end of the stem (if you don’t want to use your fingers you can always use a sharp pair of pruning shears!).

5. Feed baskets and containers Check baskets and containers every day to avoid drying out in the hot weather. Ensure that they remain moist but not soggy as over-watering leads to poor quality plants. Make sure to also apply a liquid fertiliser once a week to ensure the containers and baskets maintain optimum conditions for plant growth. 6. Offer your support! June is the perfect time to support your tall-growing perennials. During these warmer months perennials are in full bloom and

therefore vulnerable to collapse as their long stems and heavy heads make them top-heavy and prone to flopping. Make sure these plants have plenty of support to stay upright and prevent damage during windy or rainy days by using frames or canes and tying the stems securely using twine.

11. Put out exotic plants Potted exotics can be fully brought out into the garden. Cannas are a good option for planing out. Place them in a sunny, sheltered spot I’m prepared, fertile, well-drained soil. Their foliage makes a strong statement and they will flower from July to October.

Ideally, you should put any supports – such as bamboo canes – in place before you plant. If you need to put supports up near a wall or fence, place them around 5cm away.

12. Deadheading & cutting back Extend the flowering season of your garden by deadheading and cutting back plants once they have flowered; it may sound brutal but the action will in fact encourage the plants to grow back and to flower again. What should you have done the previous month? READ: Jobs to do in the garden in May – Prepping, planting and pests!

7. Lift tulip bulbs June 21 is the longest day of the year, and the extra light and warmth encourages the garden to grow. Take softwood cuttings and collect ripe seeds of any flowers you want to grow again next year. Tulip bulbs can also be lifted now, or replanted in a cool, dark spot. 8. Snip, sow and dry herbs Pick and sow herbs. They’re so easy to grow, whether in beds, borders, containers or on windowsills. Herbs grow best with full sun and light, well-drained, moisture-retentive, fertile soil with plenty of organic matter incorporated. 9. Cut lavender for drying If you are thinking about drying your own lavender to make into fragrant pillows and sachets for your drawers and wardrobes, you need to pick the flowerheads before they open – that way, your lavender should retain its strong scent and vivid purple colour.

13. Cut back beech hedging Start pruning any trained fruit trees and bushes. Before you start cutting your beech hedges and clipping any evergreen hedging, check for any nesting birds; at Highgrove, the clipping and cutting does not begin until July, to leave wildlife in peace for as long as possible.

Tie a bunch from the base of the stems with a rubber band and hang in a cool, dark and dry place like an under-stairs cupboard or garage. Leave it for two to four weeks, then it should be ready to use.

14. Transplant winter crop seedling Although early June can be quite wet, night frosts should be well and truly over and any winter crop seedlings can be safely transplanted out into your vegetable beds.

10. Harvest and sow salads Cut-and-come-again lettuces, mizzen, rocket and mustard are great options. Snip with scissors, then watch them regrow. As you pick others salads to eat, sow more, to provide you with a constant supply throughout the summer.

15. Check for bee swarms Insects thrive at this time of year. Check for honeybee swarms – in most cases, the bees shouldn’t bother you if you don’t bother them, but if the nest is causing a real problem, the British Bee Keepers’ Association can put you in contact with a bee collector, who will usually take away the swarm free of charge.

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By Fiona Dwyer, broadcast journalist, PR & media consultant, slave to 2 children and a husband. Do you crave quiet time?

I have just been watching ITV’s Loose Women and they’ve had a wonderful discussion that had me in absolute stitches about how many of us are desperate for some quiet! Whether it’s the constant cry of “Mum” from the lounge or from upstairs (when you’re in the kitchen making dinner) because they want to know where something is or can you get me something and they’re clearly incapable of doing it themselves! And why do you have to have the television on while listening to a podcast and watching some video on YouTube? How can you possibly concentrate on all three at once? And sometimes there’s a fourth one – playing a game on your smartphone. It makes me tired just thinking about it! Don’t you want to sit in the garden on a sunny day, listening to the birds and drinking a glass of iced something – gin, something fruity, wine – does it really matter?!!!

Dishwasher disagreements

Is it just me or do you have a particular way you load your dishwasher? And when anyone else starts filling it in the wrong way (and it is wrong, because my way is right and the best way!) it makes me cringe and I have to start rearranging everything. My husband gets cross with me because he’s wondering why he bothered to help. It’s not that I’m not really grateful he’s doing it. It just doesn’t look right! You’ll probably think I’m really controlling or just completely bonkers or something, but I’m actually a ‘Live and Let Live’ kind of person – there’s just something about the dishwasher! What can I say?!!!

Walkies!!!

Yay! Finally! We have officially become a member of the dog walkers’ gang! And we’ve got a whole new circle of acquaintances. We don’t know any of their names yet although we’re getting to know the names of their dogs! Our little puppy is doing incredibly well getting used to the exciting sounds and smells all over the place and she’s really enjoying meeting other people. However, at the time of writing, she hasn’t realised that she’s allowed to go to the toilet when we’re out on our walks and, in fact, that that would be more than welcome! Instead, she waits until she comes home. We do try to get her out into the garden on time – but we’re not always successful!

Fiona x

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