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Issue 1 May 2015

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...Hedon, Paull, Preston, Thorngumbald...

Community First Responders Unsung heroes are recruiting

Police seek horseback

volunteers
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consciousness, will result in the despatch

and oxygen therapy. The regular
of a 999 emergency ambulance, but YAS
training and experience attending
will also contact the local CFR member
emergencies gives each CFR the
on duty. The fact that the responder lives
confidence to tackle incidents even
locally means that she or he can be the first when not on duty. The CFR team
to arrive to offer assistance; their actions
certainly are unsung heroes in the
from then until an ambulance arrives could town. Theres always one of the seven
make a difference between life or death for
members on duty at any one time,
the patient.
ready to pick up their kitbag and
The first few minutes after an incident
jump into the car and respond to an
can improve survival rates or prevent
emergency in the town.
the onset of a disability or more serious
Could you be a
condition. More often the responder arrives
Community First
at a scene to find the patient, family, friends,
neighbours or passers-by in a state of high
Responder?
distress. The arrival of the responder in their
distinctive uniform can serve to re-assure all Hedon and other parts of
concerned, while getting the patient ready
Holderness are looking to recruit
for when the ambulance comes. Sometimes
new Community First Responders.
this might be acting to make the patient
more comfortable in the knowledge that
HEDON Community First Responders (CFR) are the local
Full training is given to successful
their home will be locked up or relatives informed about their
volunteers trained to save lives in the town. The Hedon scheme
applicants who need to be over
predicament.
is one of the oldest responder schemes in Yorkshire, says Trish
Garry Cousins, a Hedon volunteer for ten years arrived at one 18, physically fit and hold a full
Kilner a Community Defibrillation Trainer with Yorkshire
driving licence and have easy
incident to find the poorly lady didnt speak English and made
Ambulance Service (YAS) It means the Hedon Responders
access to a car.
several phone calls ensuring that somebody was available to
have a great record of attending real medical emergencies under translate for when the ambulance arrived. In another incident,
their belt.
For more information or to apply
adds Trish, the patient wouldnt get in the ambulance until she
Trish speaks enthusiastically about the seven-strong Hedon
was re-assured her cat was going to be looked after. But actually to join the team in your area,
CFR team, but says they are far too modest about their
this is just typical of some of the things done by the responders. contact the Yorkshire Ambulance
achievements; They do attend incidents and they do save lives! Its not all life-saving, its the stuff behind the scenes ensuring
Service Community Resilience
the patient is comfortable before and after the ambulance arrives
she beams proudly.
office on 0845 120 3155.
that is important too.
The local volunteers who come from various walks of life
Each CFR carries a kit bag containing oxygen, an automated
including a despatch worker, garage sales, pyro-technician,
www.communityresponders.yas.nhs.uk
external defibrillator and is trained in basic life-support, CPR
lifeguard, care worker and model-maker will quite often
be the first on the scene in a local emergency. A suspected
www.communityresponders.yas.nhs.uk
heart attack or a condition which causes somebody to lose
restaurant
weddings
events
bars

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haven arms
01482 897695

CRAFTS Rings n Things ~ Hedon

MARKET Watmoughs Arcade
Watch, clock & jewellery
repairs, straps and batteries
Personalise your gifts with
our FREE engraving service.
See in store for details.

Ryehill Village Hall

Saturday 9:30am - 2.30am

Tel: 01482 899502

Jewellery and gifts for all occasions

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better informed,
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communities

May 2015

WELCOME... and wed like

your help!
Editor Ray Duffill

WELCOME to the first edition of the Herald.

We hope to bring you news of whats happening in your local community each
and every month. Through the Herald you can discover whats on? in the local
village and community halls, the churches and the pubs and bars in the area.
Also we want to bring you news on the opportunities available for you to get
involved, help out or volunteer within your local community.

Promoting events, activities and

Whilst weve been active in bringing local news to the area on a daily basis for
opportunities to get involved in several years through the Hedon Blog and HU12 Online, the Herald is an
your local communities.
exciting community enterprise in itself and our first venture into print. Putting
Contact us:
E: hu12@gmx.com
Twitter:
@HU12net and @HedonBlog

this newspaper together has been quite a task which has involved learning new
skills and a whole new terminiology to deal with the printing industry. But it has
been a fun, and hopefully you will agree, a worthwhile project.
But we do want your help! Above all we want your news of events and
activities taking place. Were also interested in hearing from anyone who wants to volunteer some time to get
involved in making the Herald happen every month.

We want news gatherers, correspondents, and photographers in each area we cover to ensure weve got a
ready supply of news each month. One idea is to bring people together as an editorial group once a month
Facebook:
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Deadline for material for June edition - Friday 15th May
HEDFEST is to be
the title of the new
Hedon Festival to be
held in August this
year organised by a
partnership of Hedon
Town Council, St
Augustines Church
and Cornucopia. And
at HedFest headwear
is likely to be one of the
themes running through
the summer event:
Artists, crafts people,
HedFest organisers Phil Danby (St Augustines
Church), David Thompson (Hedon Town Council) bands and children
will all bring their own
and John Holtby (Cornucopia)
interpretation of HedFest
to the festival with a variety of hats, bonnets, caps, masks, veils, wigs and even giant
puppet heads likely to make an appearance.
The festival will start across teatime Friday 14th August and continue all day
Saturday from early morning to midnight and is described as a community-based
festival with family entertainment.
It will aim to be a community initiative that draws upon all the local talent in
the area. John Holtby from experienced festival organisers Cornucopia said that
an essential first step is to organise a public meeting where anyone can express an

interest in getting involved and help shape the event. We want to hear from local
singers, bands, artists, community groups, schools and local businesses - anyone
who might want to participate.
The main streets in the town will be closed for the festival on the Saturday for
family entertainment and we hope the local pubs and other venues will host festival
acts too. We will also have specially-staged areas where we can bring entertainers,
attractions and bands that wouldnt normally come to Hedon; entry in these areas
will be restricted to those who buy a low-cost wrist band. The sale of these will
help pay for these special acts. But the festival will also offer a whole variety of free
events, such as street theatre, music, crafts workshops and a major carnival type
procession through the town with floats.
The Hedon Festival is one of the latest projects to be funded through the East
Riding of Yorkshire Councils High Street Fund with the partnership trio of Hedon
Town Council, St Augustines Church and Cornucopia having been awarded
10,000 to stage the event. The fund aims to revitalise high streets and improve
town centres through regeneration activity. Applicants are encouraged to think
creatively about how to achieve the aims of the fund..
The 10,000 from the High Street Fund has delighted the organisers, but an
appeal to local industry is to be organised to build on that amount. With additional
sponsorship, said John Holtby we will be able to do so much more and help create
a really wonderful and unique event that can become an annual feature in Hedon.
Those interested in getting involved in HedFest should in the first instance contact
Hedon town Council at the Town Hall, St Augustines Gate, Hedon, HU12 8EX. The
Town Hall is open from 9:00am to 3:00pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
E-mail: townclerk@hedon.gov.uk or tel: 01482 898428.

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Join us at Hedon Museum

By Katy Miller

Public Appeal for an old

1920s bicycle!
Dr Martin Craven from Hedon
Museum is seeking the bike to
be used for an exhibition at the
museum in the summer.
A new exhibition of the drawings
and artwork of FS Smith is
scheduled for the summer of 2015
which is the 90th anniversary of
the artists death.
Frederick Schultz Smith was
born at Worthing in 1860 but after
coming to live in Hull he sketched
and painted scenes of that city
and the surrounding towns and
villages, often travelling by bicycle
into the Holderness countryside.
He continued his artwork right up
to his death in September 1925.
As part of the FS Smith
exhibition, the museum wants to
use the bicycle as a centrepiece;
over it will be draped the artists
coat and materials that he would
have taken with him and used
when he was out and about on his
artistic travels.
The Museum would like to
borrow the bicycle during the
exhibition period, from Saturday
25th July Wednesday 9th
September 2015.
Can you help? If you can, please
contact Martin Craven from
Hedon Museum Society on 01482
640081.

No matter how many times you visit us at Hedon Museum, you will
always find something new. Every year we have new and thoughtprovoking exhibitions, guaranteed to interest and fascinate.
At your local museum you can learn about how Hedon was once
a port, older and more thriving than Hull, but our history does not
begin in the middle ages. Artefacts found by a local archaeologist,
on display at the museum, tell us that the area of Hedon has been
inhabited for thousands of years. Alongside our local history, we hold
exhibitions in the upstairs gallery which are constantly changing, and
feature everything from commemorations and collections to beautiful
pieces of art.
One of the most endearing things about Hedon Museum, is that it
is run entirely by volunteers, so everyone involved has a passion for
history and their town. You too can be a part of this. We are always
looking for new faces to join us and contribute to the culture of our
unique town. You dont need any qualifications, if youre over sixteen
Julie Marshall and Katy Miller
all you need to do is bring with you an interest in history and a desire
From Hedon Museum
to help.
As a volunteer you will greet visitors be able to speak with local and
like-minded people about history and art. Visitors may ask for biscuits, coffee and a range of teas upstairs or may just
wish to look around, but the important thing is that everyone is treated as a friend. This is a good way to develop or
improve communication skills in a very relaxed atmosphere, where we will welcome both visitors and new volunteers
with equal enthusiasm. We look forward to greeting you.
Hedon Museum is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 10pm to 4pm.

Exhibition Dates

Title

2nd, 6th, 9th, 13th May

Paintings and Past Time

Tech

Saturday 16th May Saturday 20th June

Wednesaday 24th June Wednesday 22nd July
Saturday 25th July Wednesday 9th September
Saturday 12th
September - Saturday
10th October
Wednesday 14th
October - Saturday 14th
November

From the Garden Shed

Harlands of Hedon
Miniatures

DescripDescription
Old mobiles and cameras alongside
paintings by PC Davidson and her
painting group.
Craft Works by Tony and Alison
Grant - wood carving and fabrics.
Handmade, historically correct 12th
scale dolls house miniatures.

100 years of the WI

Sketches by Frederick Schultz Smith

(1860 - 1925). Scenes of Victorian
Hull and the surrounding area.
Celebrating the centenary of the
Womens Institute.

Larry Malkin

Paintings by the talented local artist

Larry Malkin.

F.S. Smith

Hedon Museum - Open Saturdays and Wednesdays 10am to 4pm Follow the public notices in Hedon town centre - Admission free

REMINDER: Its Hedons traditional Penny Throwing Ceremony for the

children at 6:45pm on Thursday 28th May at the Town Hall - See Page 4

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Hedon Penny Throwing - a not

so rotten tradition!

THE COFFEE SHOP at St Andrews Church, Paull is open for the Spring and
Summer 2015.
The Coffee Shop open every Saturday and Sunday from 2pm 4pm is the perfect
base from which to start or finish your visit to the pretty village of Paull and the
surrounding countryside including the Paull Nature Reserve.
With coffee and home-made cakes served by the friendly volunteers, the Coffee
Shop at Paull Church is always a real hit with both residents and regular visitors
to the area.
Note: There are weddings at the church on Saturday June 27th July 25th and
Aug 8th, so unfortunately the Coffee Shop will not be open on those days
There are opportunities to volunteer at the friendly church to help with the
serving, baking and the cleaning and washing up on Coffee Shop days! If you
can help out then contact Mandy at the church.
Find out more by visiting the St Andrew Church website.
Website: standrewpaull.wordpress.com

PENNIES will be
raining down from
high in Hedon on
Thursday 28th May
when the new Town
Mayor makes his
or her first public
appearance and
dutifully throws the
Mayoral pennies to
local children who
scramble along the
street collecting as
many as they can!
The Hedon Penny
Throwing event
is one of the most
peculiar events in
Hedons civic calendar. Steeped in history, it is a parody of the days when Hedon was
a rotten borough with people being offered money to vote for a particular Mayoral
candidate in elections.
Following their appointment the incumbent Mayor would pay-off his supporters.
Today the event is a real family-fun occasion with children being thrown pennies by
the new Mayor and the towns civic leaders and their guests.
Children should get to Hedon Town Hall for 6:45pm.

Teddy Bear becomes a Lion!

MEMBERS of Holderness Lions were delighted to induct another member earlier this
year. The recent District Governor, Lion John Hall, was happy to badge up EdWIna a
cute, cuddly, furry teddy bear!
EdWIna is the travelling teddy bear of the Preston Womens Institute. She is currently
being photographed all over the district as a record of what the ladies of the WI get up to!
The inspirational womens organisation aims to get at least 100 photographs of EdWIna
demonstrating something that WI members do. Its all part of the WIs centenary
celebrations nationally.
President of the Holderness Lions Barry Rojahn looks on as past District Governor
Lion John Hall puts the membership badge on EdWIna held by Lion Eileen Smith Lion
Eileen Smith, said: Unfortunately our new member EdWIna may not be available to
attend many meetings as she is very heavily involved with the Preston WI and she is
kept very busy attending all the things WI Members get up to. EdWIna did attend the
Farmers Bingo session but bearing in mind that she is a vegetarian it is just as well she
did not win any prizes!
Holderness Lions are sure that they must be the first Club to have a teddy bear as a
member!
If you feel you, could assist the Holderness Lions in having fun, meals out, fund raising
and taking part in the community, just come along to one of our monthly meetings, at the Hedon Royal British Legion Club (2nd Tuesday each month) at 7:15pm for a
prompt 7:30pm start. Next meeting 12th May.

Preston Methodist Chapel

Survival Appeal

Fundraising Mini-Market
Plants, cakes, tombola, raffle
Table top sale

Saturday 2nd May, 10am - 11:30am

Entrance 1
Please come and support us.
Youll be amazed at the quality of whats on offer!

LADIES NIGHT

for the charitable Nice 2 b Nice

HAVEN ARMS, HEDON - Friday 29th May

Doors open 6:30pm
Three-course meal and a night full of strictly adult-only fun for the girls! Leave
the guys at home and have a scream whilst raising money for a great cause.
Tickets 20 available at the Haven Arms
www.gofundme.com/Nice2bNice

This is naughty but nice!

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PRESTON COMMUNITY HALL

Events and activities for all ages

Since its re-opening on September 15th 2012 after Preston
Community Hall got refurbished, it has had something of a
makeover externally as well. The front of the building is now
a well-used car park which means that visitrors by vehicle as
well as walkers are now perfectly catered for in the former
church hall
Its very much activities for small children which open the
week on Monday daytimes with the innovative My Baby Can
Dance filling the morning spot with its remarkable play and
dance sessions aimed at introducing pre-school children aged
from 12 months to under 4 years old to the joys of singing
and movement to music.
Music with Mummy and Jolly Babies the opportunity to
sing memorable songs, enjoy different actions and to develop
a sense of rhythm through using a range of percussion
instruments. Jolly Babies caters for little people under 12
months old.
Keeping fit is the aim of many activities with Step Aerobics
on Monday evening, Pilates Class on Tuesday morning,
Keep Fit on Thursday evening and the Hall is the base for the
Preston Walkers social and healthy walking club.
The hall is also used widely by the Preston Womens
Institute. As well as their regular meetings with presentations

The parachute play is just one of the eye-catching

methods used in the My Baby Can Dance syllabus to
introduce pre-school children aged from 12 months to
under 4 years old to the joys of singing, dancing and
movement to music.

on the last Tuesday evening of each month, the WI also run a Crafts Club and various other one off events
from the hall too.
The Community Hall is the perfect place to stage public events and activities, but can also be booked for
private events and functions too. And soon to be added to the facilities on offer in the hall is WiFi access.
All the relevant information about the Preston Community Hall will soon be available on its own website
which is being designed in conjunction with the South Holderness Technology College.
PRESTON WALKERS invite anyone who may like to walk or would like to begin walking to join us any
Wednesday at 1.30pm at Preston Community Hall for an afternoon of walking in and around the East
Yorkshire area.
We are a large group
Meet 1.30pm - 4pm *normally at Preston Community Hall.
of men and women who
benefit from the social
*Note: It would be advisable having a conversation with either of
aspects of the group as well
the following people before coming as the weekly programme varies
as the walking so come and
and the start point may not always be at the Community Hall.
meet new people Affiliated
with the national Walking
Treasurer - Pam Wakelam - 01482 899836 / 07796445356
for Health scheme we offer
Secretary - Keith Lockyer - 07939829923.
30min,1 hour and 1.5 hour
walks, all led by trained
Website: www.prestonwalkers.weebly.com
walk leaders.
We alternate walks on a
weekly basis and cater for
May 6th Great
Great Hatfield
Half hour
all levels of ability. So if you
May 13th
Hedon
One hour
are interested please visit
May 20th
Barton
Half hour
our website or call us.
May 27th
Preston
One hour

The Preston Branch of the Womens Institute meets regularly at the Community Hall. A guest
speaker is invited to each monthly WI meeting to give a special presentation. The programme of
presentations comprises:

Tuesday 26th May The RNLI with Pat Watkinson

Tuesday 30th June In Brave Company (the Lissett Memorial) with Peter Naylor
Tuesday 28th July Antiques Quiz with Derek Clarke
Tuesday 29th September The Potterman with Lee Steele
Tuesday 27th October 10 ways to a better garden with the BBCs Doug Stewart
Tuesday 24th November Christmas Arrangements with Margaret and Alison

The branch meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. A warm welcome is always extended
to New Members and Visitors.

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Appeal for mounted volunteers

to support police
Josie Foster from Preston was the very first Rural Community Safety Volunteer with
Matthew Grove the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside organised
Humberside Police and for the last 18 months she and her horse Phoenix have been
the public appeal. He said:
patrolling the countryside (normally around Patrington where Phoenix is stabled)
Community Safety Volunteers are an important part of Humberside Polices
in a high visibility jacket communicating
engagement with the public. There are
with the public, giving advice and being a
currently 166 volunteers who use their
conduit of information between residents
experience and knowledge to support the
and the police. Now the police are asking for
force and assist members of the public with
more riders and their horses in the area to
information, crime prevention advice and
volunteer.
reassurance. Since 2013 Humberside Police
Josie says that being on horseback provides
volunteers have also been working with
a vantage viewpoint not available to those on
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service to
foot and in cars:
support key areas of their work.
Before Christmas whilst riding in the
Most of our volunteers are based in
Sproatley area it was obvious to me that
towns and cities, this campaign is to recruit
lots of people were away on holiday, but
volunteers based in rural areas, particularly
had left valuables on plain view in gardens
those who would like to patrol the
and visible through windows in sheds
countryside and villages on horseback.
and garages. This offered a clear target for
Neighbourhoods Chief Inspector James
burglars.
Glansfied has also commented:
I communicated this through to the
The rural community safety volunteer
police who were able to respond accordingly
scheme is an excellent opportunity for
and issue crime prevention advice.
Humberside police to be visible and engage
This is just one example where Community
with some of our more rural communities by
Safety Volunteers like Josie have helped the
using volunteers who already live and ride in
police. Other examples include reporting
the area.
property dumped on the roadside which
It is wonderful to see people combining
might be fly-tipped or stolen, observing and
their love of horse with public service.
reporting activity that might contribute to
RCSVs are assisting the force deliver crime
criminal or anti-social behaviour, or just
prevention advice and increase visibility
being aware of things happening in the local
among the farming, rural and rambling
countryside that could potentially increase
communities. Whilst putting out messages
the risk of crime, cause a hazard to the public
and raising awareness of risks the volunteers
or constitute a fire risk.
also feed back information as an integral
Its also about creating positive contact
part of our community policing teams. We
with the police, says Josie I regularly ride
are looking to expand the scheme into other
by Patrington school to the delight of the
parts of the force area and would welcome
children who call me Mrs Police Lady
enquriries and applications through our
because of my distinctive uniform. People
website or 101.
will stop and talk to me and Phoenix about
Volunteers need to be competent riders (to
lots of things, not just community safety
an approved standard) and own their own
issues but this helps build links with the
horse. Volunteers have nothing in common
police in what can be isolated communities.
with mounted police officers and will not be
Local Police Community Support Officer
deployed to operational incidents. The role
Josie Foster and Phoenix - Police & Crime Commissioner
for the South West Holderness area PCSO
involves volunteering for a minimum of two
Matthew
Grove,
PCSOs
Simon
Cooke
and
Charlotte
Houghton
Simon Cook agrees:
1-hour patrols a week.
Its another valuable pair of eyes and
Once accepted as a Rural Community
ears in rural areas and helps provide reassurance and helps reduce the fear of crime.
Safety Volunteer training will be given specific to the role. Both horse and rider will
Theres certainly a role for Rural Community Safety Volunteers in this area.
be assessed by the British Horse Society before commencing the role.
Whilst Josie might live in the local area, her patch for patrols is normally in the
Patrington area, and currently there are no local Rural Community Safety Volunteers For further information on how to become a Rural Community Safety Volunteer
in South West Holderness but all that might change with the increased media
contact Joy Harvie, Humberside Police Community Safety Unit at email
exposure about the role resulting from the appeal issued this morning.
joy.harvie@humberside.pnn.police.uk or on 01482 220723.

CALL YOUR LOCAL POLICE ON 101

In an EMERGENCY always call 999

On the web at:
www.humberside.police.uk/teams/south-west-holderness

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Prestons

Whale Man

IN SOME people, that childhood spirit for adventure

is lost as we grow older. But for one Preston man the
yearning to explore new places and discover new things
- the imagination to want to go where few have gone
before, the passion for finding out more about our
natural world - just seems to have gotten stronger.
Prestons Paul Obernay who swims with whales As a
child growing up in the small town of Renfrew on the
banks of the River Clyde on the outskirts of Glasgow,
Paul Obernay was inspired by the documentaries
recording the undersea adventures of explorer
and conservationist Jacques Cousteau and he was
determined to follow in the footsteps of the famous
French naturalist, so much so that by the age of 15 he
had already learned to dive.
It was natural that jobs as a diver would follow. But
as the requirements of the undersea exploration and
inspection industry demanded trips to ever-increasing
deeper waters and with increased safety concerns for
human divers being paramount, the development of
remotely operated vehicles (ROV) prompted Paul to
train as a pilot and technician. And over the last sixteen
years he has specialised in underwater robotic vehicles
and now provides consultant and practitioner services
around the world via his Benthic Pelagic Solutions Ltd
company to the offshore oil, telecommunications and
renewable energy sector
Being self-employed has allowed Paul (46) to diversify
his interests and his latest project involves publishing
the film Serenity of Whales which comprises unique
footage of Sperm whales in the Caribbean Sea off the
coast of Dominica.
The film has been featured on ITVs Calendar news
recently and is currently being displayed at Hull
Maritime Museum in the citys Queen Victoria Square
until summer 2015. There is free admission to the
museum which is open from Monday to Saturday,
10am - 5pm and Sunday from 1.30pm - 4.30pm.
Adult Sperm whales grow larger than a single Decker
stagecoach bus. To get an appreciation of their size,
there is a Sperm whale lower jaw bone on display in the
museum.

Paul describes
Serenity of Whales:
It consists entirely of
underwater footage
of Sperm whales,
filmed on location
in the once famous
hunting grounds of
the Commonwealth of
Dominicas Caribbean
Sea.
It runs for
30 minutes and
is emotionally
The film Serenity of Whales is currently being displayed at
stimulating. It contains
the Maritime Museum in Queen Victoria Square, Hull until
rare close-ups showing
the characteristics
summer 2015.
of Sperm whales,
There is free admission to the museum which is open Monday to
their underwater
swimming and
Saturday, 10am - 5pm and Sunday from 1.30pm - 4.30pm.
diving pattern, social
I think it is important that children and young
interactions, nursing of their young and a rarely seen
people get a chance to see the film of these intelligent
defensive mechanism that the whales use when feeling
and free-spirited mammals in their natural
intimidated or worried.
environment. Through developing an emotional
I can guarantee that you will have never seen footage
connection with these magnificent creatures it will
of Sperm whales like this before.
hopefully nurture an understanding, that as adults we
Paul actually filmed the whales in December 2013,
need to take care about what we do and how it affects
but his busy work schedule has meant that his post
the natural environment. Weve got the power to make
production efforts have had to be delayed until now.
a difference; we are the guardians of the planet.
However, he believes that parts of his footage are
It would be fitting indeed to see Paul Obernay and his
unique revealing Sperm whale behaviour that perhaps
work serve to inspire local young people in the same
has never been filmed before. A BBC film crew from
way that Cousteau inspired him. The motto adopted by
the Natural History Unit filmed at the same location
Cousteaus vessel the RV Calypso was Il Faut Aller Voir
the year before, said Paul, but they were unfortunate
- We must go and see for ourselves. - its something
in that they only managed to get a couple of minutes of
that Paul Obernay has certainly taken to heart!
footage.
The film Serenity of Whales can be shown publicly
Paul is keen that the film gets a wider audience,
for free for at schools and youth groups who just need
especially amongst younger people and in schools: The
to buy the DVD (5) from Paul or from the Maritime
Sperm whale today remains on the IUCN Red List of
Museum in Hull.
endangered species as vulnerable, their numbers are
For further information contact Paul Obernay at
only a third of what they once were, hence why video
e-mail paul@benthicpelagic.com or on 01482 896246.
footage such as this is so rare.

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Paull Village Hall

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Wednesday is Indoor Bowls Night at Paull

VILLAGE HALL
WHAT'S ON?
Saturdays

Newspapers

Sundays

Newspapers

Tuesdays

50+ Club

Tuesdays

Craft Club 2
per session.
Indoor Bowls
1.50 per
person

Wednesdays

The enthusiastic and friendly indoor bowls group meets every Wednesday from 7.30pm 9.30pm and Phil Brady
one of the organisers says that its more than just a great team sport: Its a good night out and we have a real good
laugh with a real social atmosphere. We play with teams of four people and its good gentle exercise.
People only pay 1.50 to play so it is good value and regulars from the village make up all of the members.
However, playing is not limited to the village, says Phil, so if the people from outside the village would like to get
involved and come and play they are more than welcome!
Want to give indoor bowls a try or play regularly? Give Phil Brady a ring for more information on 01482 897760
or just turn up at the Paull Village Hall on Main Street (near the front).
Photo: Sue, Moira, Terry, Barry, Brenda, Phil, Jan, Ron and John some of the Indoor Bowls players.

9.00am to
12.00pm
9.00am to
12.00pm
9.30 am to
10.30am
10.30
12.30
7.30 pm to
9.30 pm

Thursday
- Doors
21st May
open 7pm
(note: no
Farmyard Bingo Eyes down
bingo on the
7:45pm
7th)
Upcoming events include a Race Night
and a Sixties Night. Call Di Edmondson
07707230301 or Phil Brady 01482 897760 for
further information.
Paull Village Hall
Registered Charity: 523284 - At the heart of
our community!

Newspaper sales each weekend

The Village Hall continues provides useful services to Paull - a village

that has absolutely no shops or retail outlets.
One of these is the newspaper sales carried out every weekend. In a
special collaboration with Becketts newsagents in Hedon, volunteers
from the Village Hall have taken it upon themselves to ensure that the
weekends newspapers are available for sale to villagers who would
otherwise have to make their own arrangements.
The volunteers make sure the newspapers stall is staffed for three
hours from 9am 12:00pm every Saturday and Sunday.
Whilst Saturday papers are economical in that unsold copies can be
returned to Becketts and are still likely to be sold by them afterwards,
the Sunday papers have to be sold or else the Village Hall foots the bill
as Becketts is closed on Sunday afternoons.
Phil Brady is also one of the volunteer stalwarts who ensures that the
service takes place every week. While they have about 40 customers
everyday worth about 50 worth of busines, he says that its not about
the money but providing a service that other people take for granted
in larger places.
They have expanded what they provide; the newspaper sessions now
also have greetings cards on sale (1.60) and there are few hundred
books that have been donated to the Village Hall which are available
for sale at only 20p a book! These are usually bought and then redonated back to the Hall.
Where gaps exist in provision for the village, the community via its
Village Hall is moving to fill these.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Paull Parish Annual Meeting at the Village Hall Thursday 14th May
(followed immediately after by the Parish Council), Paull Village Hall, 7pm.

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MONTHLY VILLAGE
HALL LOTTERY:

1st 40 - No. 266 Ernie Parker

2nd 25 - No. 142 Sarah Spriggs
3rd 15 - No. 252 Jill Morse
4th Easter Egg - D. Harrison

Drawn 27th March. Next draw 24th April

announced in June Edition.

Be in it, to win it.

Buy a number
Support the Village Hall

You can still buy numbers for the lottery PAULL VILLAGE HALL is a perfect venue for meetings and functions. One such group
that uses the Hall every month is the Hull, Beverley Borough & Holderness Branch of
the MS Society (Multiple Sclerosis).
Meeting the second Monday each month 10am-1pm the group is for those with MS
and for carers of people with MS. There's a whole range of support services available but
the group has lots of fun too with a variety of things to do at the meetings. This photo
taken in August shows real smiles! It's a friendly Chat and Support group where there
is lots of laughter!
The branch will be 60 years old in November 2015 and by then had aimed to raise
60,000 money for research - this in addition to what they would normally raise. But by
the end of March the branch had already raised over 59,000!
If you need further information on MS or the group leave a message on the branch
answerphone: 01482 846126.

It costs just 25p for your number each week

and you can have as many numbers as you
like. We draw three numbers every four
weeks, thats thirteen draws a year!

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Halsham Home Grown
Vegetarian cooked food
and fresh locally sourced
fruit and vegetables
Located 1/10th mile North
of East Riding Country Park
on Dalton Lane, Halsham
(HU12 0DG)

Opening times:
Thursday 10-4pm
Friday 9-5pm
Saturday 9-3.30pm

If you are not already a member and would

like to join the Village Hall Lottery, contact
any Committee member.

Read our excellent

reviews on Facebook by
searching for Halsham
Home Grown.

We can collect the money every 4 weeks

from your house or if you prefer you can pay
for a full year, 13 per number. Every four
weeks we shall publish the names of the
winners.

For further information

call 07972 183 436
This Ad supporting the
Village Hall

For information on booking the Village Hall, contact Phil Brady on 01482 897760 or Diana Edmondson on 01482 891630 (after
6pm) or 07707 230 301 (before 6pm).
Ads to support the Village Hall are welcome (subject to space). Contact Jim Lowde at ylowde@ylowde.karoo.co.uk or
on 07976 762198 for further information.
What better excuse to come the pretty village of Paull with its brilliant views of the
Humber estuary than to visit the Car Boot Sale!?

CAR BOOT SALE, Paull Sportsfield, Saturday 2nd May, 8am - 1pm.
The Car Boot Sales take place the first Saturday of each month until September the final one being held on Saturday 5th

September.

Saturday 4th April - Saturday 2nd May - Saturday 6th June - Saturday 4th July - Saturday 1st August - Saturday 5th September
Sellers will be charged 5 per car and should arrive on site between 7.45am and 9am on the day.
Members of the public will be able to purchase goods from 8am until 1pm.
There will be a charge of 50p for public car parking on the sportsfield.
After youve been to the Car Boot Sale, stay a while and visit one of the local pubs for a drink and some grub
(theres three in the village; the Crown Inn, Humber Tavern and Royal Oak).
Stop off to buy your newspapers at Paull Village Hall and have a look around the modern design of the hall which contrasts with and
complements the equally iconic Paull Lighthouse which stands next door.
A visit to the beautiful St Andrew Church is only a short walk along Thorngumbald Road away with its coffee shop waiting to serve you tasty
cakes and refreshments from 2pm 4pm on most car boot sale days.
Your visit to Paull Car Boot Sale also supports good causes in the village. Proceeds from the Paull Car Boot Sales are split 50/50 between
Paull Church and the Village Hall.

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May 2015

Whats On?

Your guide to events and activities across South West Holderness in May:
MON

TUES

WED

THUR

FRI
1

DONT FORGET TO VOTE - THURSDAY 7th MAY

Polling stations open from 7am - 10pm

MAY BANK
HOLIDAY

Pilates Class, Preston

Community Hall, 9:3010:15am

Health Trainer Clinics,

Church View Surgery,
Hedon, 9am-4pm
call Healthtrainers on
0800 917 77 752 for
appointment

ELECTIONS
Voting takes place for
the General Election,
local Ward Elections
and (in Hedon only) the
Hedon Town Council
Elections. Polling
stations open from 7am10pm

Health Trainer Clinics,

Church View Surgery,
Hedon, 9am-12:30pm
and Hedon Group
Practice, 1-4:30pm.
Call Healthtrainers on
0800 917 77 752 for
appointment

50+ Club, Paull Village

Hall, 9:30-10:30am
50+ Club, Paull Village
Hall, 9:30-10:30am
Craft Club (2), Paull
Village Hall, 10:30am12:30pm
Music With Mummy,
Butterflies Nursery,
Hedon, 2:2:30pm
Jolly Babies, Butterflies
Nursery, Hedon, 2:453:15pm

Paintings and Past Time

Tech, Exhibition, Hedon
Museum, 10am-4pm
Preston Walkers, walk
in Great Hatfield. From
1:30pm. Ring 01482
899836 to check.
RSP Martial Arts,
Alexandra Hall, Hedon,
Little Warriors (5-10yrs)
6-7pm, Juniors (1115) 7-8pm, 16-Adults
8-9:30pm. Alexandra
Hall, Hedon,
Indoor Bowls (1.50),
Paull Village Hall, 7:309:30pm

Pop-In Coffee Morning

Young at Heart Club,
Preston Community
Hall, 10-11:30am

Farmyard Bingo, Ryehill

Village Hall. Doors open
7pm. Eyes down 7:30pm

Sewing Club, Preston

Community Hall, 1:303:30pm
EAST Riding Kickboxing
Club Scout Hall, Sheriff
Highway, Hedon.
Children (age 4 up)
6-7pm, teens to adults
7-8pm.
Fitsteps, ballroom fitness
class, Thorngumbald
Village Hall, 6:30pm

SAT
2

SUN
3

Paull Car Boot Sale,

Paull Sportsfield, 8am1pm

Newspapers on sale
- Paull Village Hall,
9am-12 noon

Craft Market, Ryehill

Village Hall, 9:30am2:30pm

Paull Church Coffee

Shop, 2-4pm

Newspapers on sale Paull Village Hall, 9am12 noon

Cricket SHCC An XI
away at Hull Zingari
III

Mini-Market, Preston
Methodist Chapel, 1011:30am
Hedon Karate Club,
Alexandra Hall, 10am
12 noon
Paintings and Past Time
Tech, Exhibition, Hedon
Museum, 10am-4pm
Paull Church Coffee
Shop, 2-4pm
Cricket SHCC 1st v
Brandesburton, Middle
Lane, Hedon, 2pm
Dave Lesley, Singer,
Hedon British Legion
Club, Evening.

Keep Fit, Preston

Community Hall, 7-8pm

VOTING takes place in the Parliamentary and Local Elections and on Thursday 7th
May 2015.
Polling stations will be open from 7am - 10pm (read your voting card on where to vote)
located at:

Hedon Methodist Church on Church Lane

Paull Village Hall
Preston Community Hall
Kingstown Hotel (Mobile unit in Car Park for Preston South residents)
Thorngumbald Village Hall

You will have one vote from six candidates standing for the seat to represent the Beverley
& Holderness constituency in Parliament.
Eight candidates are standing for the three seats to represent South West Holderness in
the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. You can have up to three votes.
Residents in Hedon only will be able to vote from amongst thirteen candidates standing
for the twelve seats on the Hedon Town Council.

Hedon residents on the electoral register

will vote at Hedon Methodist Church

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MON
11

TUES
12

WED
13

THUR
14

FRI
15

SAT
16

SUN
17

My Baby Can Dance,

Preston Community
Hall, 9:45-10:45pm

Pilates Class, Preston

Community Hall, 9:3010:15am

Paintings and Past Time

Tech, Exhibition, Hedon
Museum, 10am-4pm

Newspapers on sale Paull Village Hall, 9am12 noon

Paull Church Coffee

Shop, 2-4pm

Craft Club (2), Paull

Village Hall, 10:30am12:30pm

Health Trainer Clinics,

Church View Surgery,
Hedon, 9am-12:30pm
and Hedon Group
Practice, 1-4:30pm.
Call Healthtrainers on
0800 917 77 752 for
appointment

Newspapers on sale Paull Village Hall, 9am12 noon

50+ Club, Paull Village

Hall, 9:30-10:30am

Pop-In Coffee Morning

Young at Heart Club,
Preston Community
Hall, 10-11:30am

Craft Market, Ryehill

Village Hall, 9:30am2:30pm

MS Support Group,
Paull Village Hall, 10am
- 1pm

Health Trainer Clinics,

Church View Surgery,
Hedon, 9am-4pm
call Healthtrainers on
0800 917 77 752 for
appointment

Music With Mummy,

Butterflies Nursery,
Hedon, 2:2:30pm

Parkinsons Disease
support group, Preston
Community Hall, 1:303pm

Music With Mummy,

Preston Community
Hall.,2-2:30pm
Jolly Babies, Preston
Community Hall, 2:453:15pm
Step Aerobics, Preston
Community Hall, 6:157:15pm
RSP Martial Arts,
Kids Class (5-15yrs),
Alexandra Hall, Hedon,
6-7pm

Jolly Babies, Butterflies

Nursery, Hedon, 2:453:15pm
Holderness Lions
Meeting, Royal British
Legion, Hedon, 7:15pm

Preston Walkers, walk

in Hedon. Meet Preston
Community Hall,
1:30pm.

RSP Martial Arts, Ladies

Kickboxing, Alexandra
Hall, Hedon, 7-8pm

RSP Martial Arts,

Alexandra Hall, Hedon,
Little Warriors (5-10yrs)
6-7pm, Juniors (1115) 7-8pm, 16-Adults
8-9:30pm. Alexandra
Hall, Hedon,

Hedon Fitmums social

running group, Haven
Arms marquee, 7pm.

Indoor Bowls (1.50),

Paull Village Hall, 7:309:30pm

Knit & Natter, Hedon

Library, 2-4pm
Sewing Club, Preston
Community Hall, 1:303:30pm

Hedon Karate Club,

Alexandra Hall, 10am
12 noon

Fitsteps, ballroom fitness

class, Thorngumbald
Village Hall, 6:30pm

From the Garden Shed,

Exhibition, Hedon
Museum, 10am-4pm

Keep Fit, Preston

Community Hall, 7-8pm

Paull Church Coffee

Shop, 2-4pm

Paull Parish Annual

Meeting (followed
immediately after by the
Parish Council), Paull
Village Hall, 7pm.

Cricket SHCC 1st v Hull

Ionians, Middle Lane,
Hedon, 2pm

Hedon Penny Throwing,

Children and Parents
invited. Hedon Town
Hall, 7pm

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19

20

21

22

23

24

My Baby Can Dance,

Preston Community
Hall, 9:45-10:45pm

Pilates Class, Preston

Community Hall, 9:3010:15am

Health Trainer Clinics,

Church View Surgery,
Hedon, 9am-12:30pm
and Hedon Group
Practice, 1-4:30pm.
Call Healthtrainers on
0800 917 77 752 for
appointment

Newspapers on sale Paull Village Hall, 9am12 noon

50+ Club, Paull Village

Hall, 9:30-10:30am

Pop-In Coffee Morning

Young at Heart Club,
Preston Community
Hall, 10-11:30am

Craft Market, Ryehill

Village Hall, 9:30am2:30pm

Music With Mummy,

Preston Community
Hall.,2-2:30pm

Health Trainer Clinics,

Church View Surgery,
Hedon, 9am-4pm call
Healthtrainers on 0800
917 77 752.

Newspapers on sale Paull Village Hall, 9am12 noon

Paull Church Coffee

Shop, 2-4pm

Jolly Babies, Preston

Community Hall, 2:453:15pm

Craft Club (2), Paull

Village Hall, 10:30am12:30pm

From the Garden Shed,

Exhibition, Hedon
Museum, 10am-4pm

Sewing Club, Preston

Community Hall, 1:303:30pm

Fitsteps, ballroom fitness

Preston Walkers, walk in class, Thorngumbald
Barton. From 1:30pm.
Village Hall, 6:30pm
Memory Cafe for
Ring 01482 899836 to
Step Aerobics, Preston
dementia sufferers
check.
Community Hall, 6:15- and families. Preston
Keep Fit, Preston
7:15pm
Community Hall, 1-3pm
Community Hall, 7-8pm
Compost Giveaway,
South Holderness TC,
RSP Martial Arts,
Music With Mummy,
Farmyard Bingo, Paull
4pm
Kids Class (5-15yrs),
Butterflies Nursery,
Village Hall,. Doors
Alexandra Hall, Hedon, Hedon, 2:2:30pm
open 7pm, eyes down
RSP Martial Arts,
7:45pm
6-7pm
Alexandra Hall, Hedon,
Jolly Babies, Butterflies
Little Warriors (5-10yrs)
RSP Martial Arts, Ladies Nursery, Hedon, 2:45Kickboxing, Alexandra
3:15pm
6-7pm, Juniors (11Hall, Hedon, 7-8pm
15) 7-8pm, 16-Adults
8-9:30pm..
Hedon Fitmums social
running group, Haven
Thorngumbald Parish
Arms marquee, 7pm.
Council meeting, Village
Village Hall. 7pm.
Preston Parish Council
Indoor Bowls (1.50),
Annual Meeting,
Paull Village Hall, 7:30Preston Community
9:30pm
Hall, 7:30pm

Hedon Karate Club,

Alexandra Hall, 10am
12 noon
From the Garden Shed,
Exhibition, Hedon
Museum, 10am-4pm
Paull Church Coffee
Shop, 2-4pm
Cricket SHCC 1st v
Hornsea Town, Middle
Lane, Hedon, 2pm
Abba Fever, Haven
Arms, Hedon 7pm

Music with Mummy and Jolly Babies classes take place on Mondays and Tuesdays. Claire Smith class leader, (M: 07752 817 951) says:
These unique music classes give baby/toddler and mummy (or daddy/grandparent, etc) the opportunity to sing memorable songs,
enjoy different actions and to develop a sense of rhythm through using a range of percussion instruments.
The classes are also the perfect place to make lasting friendships and to have lots of fun.

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Active Day Care Hull

Active Day Care Hull Tower House Lane, Hedon Road
Hull HU12 8EE

Ryan Cormack (above right) Its amazing how much better

things are for me here. Below Ash teaches manager Tom
Brown how to play pool!

A NEW day care centre has opened on Hedon Road which serves the local area. It aims to offer energetic and dynamic
activities for young adults with learning difficulties.
Active Day Care Hull recognises that younger adults can be bored at day care centres with older or less able members, and
so is offering a wide-range of lively activities to inspire and encourage younger people.
Rebecca Baxter, with 15 years prior experience of working in a local authority children and young peoples department, is
one of the managers of the family run enterprise. She emphasised that the day service centre was trying to fill a gap in local
services. Theres very little provision for young adults with learning disabilities. Having left education then its quite often
the case that activities on offer are for people of all ages and conditions but like all young people theres a need to mix with
people of your own age and own interests.
Ryan Cormack who attends the centre said, Its amazing how much better things are for me here.
Tom Brown, Centre Manager, commented: Here at Active Day Care, as well as pool weve got table tennis, air hockey, a
Wii games room and have computers and wi-fi available. We also have a mini-bus and do and plan to do a variety of trips.
Amongst the favourites are the National Railway and the Air Museums in York, Doncaster Dome swimming, Junction 32
and weve recently visited Leeds Royal Armouries which was wonderful.
Rebecca added: Those attending Active Day Care decide between them where they would like to visit the staff will
prompt them with new ideas, but basically they set up their own programme of events. We aim it to be fun and stimulating.
This is really a day care service centre but everyone here just calls it The Club.
Vicky Potter, whose daughter Becky attends the Centre said, My daughter has a better quality of life here, she loves History
and Active Day Care is making a big difference to her. It isnt just a break but something worthwhile in itself.
Are you a loved-one, a parent, carer or sibling of someone over 18 with learning difficulties? Then contact Rebecca
Baxter or Tom Brown for more information. Find out everything you need to know about Active Day Care by email on
activedaycarehull@gmail.com by calling 01482 890620 or mobile 07519 032 281. You can find them on Facebook too.
Find out about:

The range of facilities, activities and trips on offer;

the professional qualifications of our staff and the emphasis on safety;
advice on how you can secure funding from personal budgets to pay for this special provision.

Active Day Care Hull Tower House Lane Hull HU12 8EE

South West Holderness - Dates for your diary:

Thorngumbald Gala and Scarecrow Trail - Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July 2015
Eastside Gala - Saturday 18th July 10am - 6pm (Fairground rides, Battle of the Bands, Sports and Games). Eastside
community sports trust, are looking for local sports teams, community groups, charities and businesses to take part and
have fun while raising funds for themselves and others.
Hedon Festival - Friday 14th (night) and Saturday 15th August (all day and evening) 2015
Paull Scarecrow Festival - Bank Holiday Monday 31st August
Thorngumbald Horse & Pony (and Dog) Show, Thorn Marsh Farm Sunday 6th September 2015
Email us advance notice of your events to email hu12@gmx.com or visit www.hu12.net and complete the online form.

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Hedon
Fitmums

social running
Group!
HEDON Fitmums and Friends club
meets every Monday at 7pm in the
Marquee at the Haven Arms on
Havenside, Hedon and new runners are
invited to come from 6:45pm.
The sociable, not-for-private-profit
running club in Hedon was set up nine
months ago when Julie Fenton, a local
mother, got inspired by her experience of
Fitmums in Hull.
I got involved with Fitmums after
having my son nearly two years ago,
said Julie. I had put on a few pounds
and was really unfit and I didnt like
how it made me feel. Id joined gyms
before, but like most people I had all
good intentions for the first couple of
weeks and then didnt go for the next 11
months. I wanted to do something where
I could get help and support to keep me
going.
I have run in the past and done the
Jane Tomlinson 10k and the Race for
Life but I must admit, I get very easily
bored running on my own. I came across
the Fitmums website and thought it
looked like a fantastic idea. I went along
for a run at the East Hull group and I
was hooked!
Fitmums originally started in
Cottingham in 2009 when Sam Barlow
met up with a few other mums to go
for a run but it has now grown into a
substantial organisation. There are now
five Fitmums and Friends Clubs; in
addition to Cottingham, East Hull and
Hedon, there are clubs in Beverley and a
small club in Oxford. There are over 350
members of Fitmums who include men
and women of all ages and abilities. Sam
Barlow has been recognised with awards
recognising her achievement in creating
and building the Fitmums social running
network.

Julie said: I rang Sam Barlow and told

her I wanted to open a club in Hedon to
serve people in the Holderness area, and
the rest is history! At our first session at
the beginning of August 2014, forty five
people turned up to run. Since then the
club has gone from strength to strength
and we have seen a whole range of
people come through the doors from
people who have never run a mile in
their life, to people who are training to
run the Hull Marathon.
Its a really friendly and supportive
environment regardless of your ability
and because all of the money goes back
into developing the clubs and providing
post natal depression support, its
running for a good cause too.
All of the run leaders are people
who volunteer their time, and the same
applies to me I receive no money
from the club whatsoever, and just do
it because it keeps me fit and I get such
a buzz from helping and supporting
others. I see people come into the club
who cant run to the end of their drive
never mind run a mile, and then we
spend the time supporting them through
their fitness journey and later watch
them fly round a 2-mile circuit with a
smile on their face talking about their
next mileage goal. Its awesome!
Fitmums is unique as the club caters
for people of all abilities. We use a
system called shepherding which means

that regardless of how fast you run or

what your ability is, the group sets off as
a group and comes back as a group.
We have six different runs each night
ranging from one to six miles and each
mileage group is led by a qualified run
leader who supports, motivates and
encourages every member in their group
as they go through the run. We have 36
different run routes at Hedon and also
a set for the winter and the summer, so
theres plenty to go at!
Membership for Fitmums is 35 for
the year which is only 67p a week
says run leader Paul Bucknall who
helps manage the club with Julie. New
runners are welcome to try up to three
free sessions before deciding whether
Fitmums and Friends is the right club
for them and members can attend any
Fitmums session across East Yorkshire.
You can also find Hedon Fitmums on
Facebook to get feedback on each of the
runs and sessions.
Website: www.fitmums.org.uk/hedon

FITSTEPS DANCE
CRAZE

STRICTLY Come Dancing stars Natalie

Lowe and Ian Waite have hailed Fitsteps
as the new dance phenomenon sweeping
the country they created the ballroom/
latin dance moves which aims to be an
energetic way to keep fit! Its described as
a fitness class delivered through dance!
But you dont have to travel to a
ballroom in Blackpool or a studio
in London to experience Fitsteps

May 2015
because classes take place locally in
Keyingham and Thorngumbald run
by Caroline Southcoat.
Caroline says: Fitsteps is a
ballroom fitness class which requires
no partner, is great fun and very
addictive! The local classes are 6pm
Monday at Keyingham Village Hall
and Friday 6.15pm at Thorngumbald
Village Hall.
These were the very first Fitsteps
classes to come to the Holderness
Area to practice this new dance
fitness craze!
Caroline lives in Thorngumbald,
has 15 years experience in the
fitness industry, and has already
been running Zumba Fitness classes
for over three years (Monday 7pm
and Thursday 10am at Keyingham
Village Hall and Wednesday 8pm at
Thorngumbald Village Hall).
But its Fitsteps that is the talking
point and dancing point of the day!
So get down to Thorngumbald or
Keyingham and try the new classes.

Local Vet Group supports

Hedon Pythons football team

Hull and Holderness Vets, Haven

Veterinary Group, held a raffle recently
to help a flourishing boys football
team to buy new training tops. Staff
and customer of the groups practices
on Holderness Road, Hull and Ketwell
Lane, Hedon, raised 117.50 towards
training tops for the on-form team that
is unbeaten in Under 10s Group Five of
the Hull Boys Sunday League.
Managed by former Hedon Rangers
senior player, Jon Storey, the Pythons
were a new team last season that was
formed when the original Hedon
Rangers team became oversubscribed.
Jon said: Theyre a great group of
committed footballers and were very
grateful to Haven Veterinary Groups
continued support. Evie Beattie
from Haven Vets said: We have been
proud supporters of Hedon Rangers
Pythons since they formed last year
and were delighted to see them
doing so well. Were pleased to able to
support youngsters playing sport in the
community.
Hedon Rangers AFC was formed in
1982 to provide organised football for
the boys and girls within the Hedon
Area

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Eastside
Community
Sports Trust

South Holderness Cricket Club. First of

Monthly Match Previews for the 2015 Season.
By Malc Ripley
The revamped and progressive second season of the York &
District Senior League together with its Eastern Conference,
started on Saturday 25th April, with both of the Hedon based
teams in action. In contrast to their eighteen matches last year,
the Clubs first eleven will revert back to the normal twenty
two fixtures this time.
This is as a result of both Cottingham CC and Sutton-onHull CC being promoted, with champions North Dalton
CC, the Holderness based side Humbleton CC , Hull
Ionians Coal Exporters CC, Hessle CC and Sutton on Hull
seconds replacing their seniors, being drafted in to give a full
complement of twelve teams in Division Four East. This is
despite the fact that Hill Top CC, have sadly become defunct
as a result of a shortage of players, most of their remaining
members are joining forces with Hull CC.
The Ist Xl are due to travel to Well Lane, Willerby where
they will lock horns with KirK Ella CC, Tom Wilkie again
being their skipper, to kick start the campaign with stumps
pitched at 1.30pm.
All rounder Rich Ingram, who took 18 wickets as well as
his moderate aggregate of 363 last summer, will again captain
the visitors, with his charges looking to improve their sixth
position this time. Seasoned campaigner and all rounder
Rich Rosindale figured with 428 runs easily being the highest
run scorer for the Club, plus his 12 wickets, whilst the Towse
brothers Adam (340) and Stewart (266) made valuable
contributions. Hon. Secretary and Umpire Malcolm Forbes
will again officiate with the senior team.
The incoming captain of the An Xl pace bowler Andy
Berry, who has replaced Keiron Metcalfe at the helm, had
a productive season with the ball last time out with some

27 victims, well supported by consistent batting from the

experienced left hander Paul Brooks who had 351 runs to his
credit, with Club Chairman Gary Chapman chipping in with
259. Incidentally, Berry is one of six members of his family
name to turn out for the Club, beginning with his grand dad
Arthur playing a few games, with the others being Mark, Neil,
Paul and Glen. I believe that this is a record for the 133 year
old Hedon based outfit.
As a result of the league reorganisation, this team has been
promoted to the Conference division Two, despite finishing in
fourth spot in the third division.
A mouth watering clash beckons for the Middle Lane
outfit on Saturday 9th May, with a local derby when old foes
Patrington II act as hosts at their attractive Southside ground,
with a keen battle always in prospect here.
(Footnote: Its just a pity that theres no Football Club in
Hedon - ex Drapers Lane, to report on too nowadays)
South Holderness Cricket Club - Fixture List for May
(Matches start 1:30pm/2pm):
SHCC 1st v Brandesburton @ Middle
Saturday 2nd May
Lane
Sunday 3rd May
Hull Zingari III v SHCC An XI
Patrington II v SHCC 1st
Saturday 9th May
SHCC An XI v Old Hymerians @
Middle Lane
SHCC 1st v Hull Ionians @ Middle
Saturday 16th May
Lane
Dalton Holme v SHCC An XI
SHCC 1st v Hornsea Town II @ MidSaturday 23rd May dle Lane
Fenner III v SHCC An XI
Home matches: The pavilion bar at the Middle Lane
Cricket Ground will be open from 2pm.

The Eastside Community Sports Trust is

a UK registered charitable organisation
which was formed to ensure that the
sporting facilities, formerly known as
BP Club and then Destiny Gym, were
not lost to its surrounding communities,
when these commercial organisations
vacated. The trusts board, made up of
unpaid volunteers, work tirelessly to
ensure that the facilities remain viable
and available.
The Eastside facilities are located at
Saltend, just east of Hull, just off the
A1033 roundabout turn off, along
Staithes Road to Preston. (HU12 8DX)
Eastside offer quality sports and function
facilities.
Eastside currently hosts , Rugby League,
Rugby Union, Football, Boxing and has
a Gym, but are always happy to support
the promotion of community sports and
would be interested in opening its doors
to other sports, clubs and associations.
We at Eastside also know how to hold an
event. Whether its an outside sporting
tournament or a social event within
our smart and flexible function venue,
(capable of holding parties for 10 to
120 people) and bags of outside space.
Eastside can cater for all your needs, with
our event organiser simply tell us your
event type, the number of guests and
the budget, and well propose the event
room(s), their format and floor plan,
colour and lighting schemes, catering,
music and entertainment options.
Call Eastside on: 01482 896113

Charity Rugby
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May 2015

Martial Arts
in Hedon

WEDNESDAY evenings at the Jubilee Suite, Alexandra Hall, Hedon is Martial Arts night for all age groups from
five years old to adults. The classes are arranged by the RSP Martial Arts Club.
At the Hedon clubs classes on a Wednesday you get something unique says Paddy Cooney the chief instructor:
Weve blended many years of experience in reality based and traditional arts together making a fun but
functional Martial Arts, teaching the students effective techniques in every range as well as the correct mindset to
deal with conflict.
We also teach what we call soft
skills which is pre-conflict awareness
and avoidance techniques. Focusing on
personal awareness can greatly reduce the
odds of conflict.
Paddy certainly knows his stuff: Sensei Paddy Cooney literally from Japanese one who has gone
before or teacher began his martial arts training 29 years ago influenced by his father Sensei Peter
Cooney (who is currently ranked 8th Dan Black Belt with the World Martial Arts Council).
I began my martial arts training in 1986 in the traditional art of Kung-Fu, I was soon to progress
into Wado-Ryu Karate and I now hold the rank of 2nd Dan Black Belt instructor with the Takeshi
Karate Association as well as holding a 1st Dan Black Belt and Affiliated instructorship recognised by
the British Combat Association and the Minnesota Kali Group.
Whilst blending together the world of martial arts and self-defence to create a different fun
approach, the club is also keen to emphasise other positive aspects of its work with young people:
All our junior classes - the little warriors - are taught in a safe and friendly environment whilst
improving the younger students confidence, communication, discipline, respect, good manners and
fitness, says the Sensei.

Jubilee Suite, Alexandra Hall, Hedon

Little warriors for 5 - 10 year olds

6pm - 7pm
Wednesday
Juniors for 11-15 years
7pm - 8pm
Adults 16 years and over
8pm - 9:30pm
Ladies Kickboxing
7pm - 8pm
Monday
Kids class for 5-15 years (starting Monday 6-7pm
11th May)
For further information contact Sensei Paddy Cooney at email paddy-rspmartialarts@hotmail.com
on mobile 07921 488 425 or landline 01964 625 582.
Note: RSP Martial Arts is East Riding of Yorkshire Council accredited.
EAST Riding Kickboxing Club hold sessions on Thursdays at the Scout Hall
on Sheriff Highway, Hedon.
There are two classes for the Korean-style martial art:
Children (from age 4 upwards) 6pm 7pm
Teens and adults from 7pm 8pm.
Club instructor Joy Peacock (1st Dan Black Belt) says that the club is not
competitive and concentrates on the fitness and self-protection aspects of the
martial art:
A great way of improving fitness, flexibility, strength and self-confidence in a
friendly, family environment. says Joy.
Contact Joy Peacock on 07752 208 922 for further information and to book.

The Hedon Karate Club, part of the Tokui Karate Union (TKU) holds classes
on Saturday Mornings at the Alexandra Hall, Hedon from 10am 12noon and
on Tuesdays from 6:30pm 8:30pm.
"The purpose of Karate training is to develop and maintain health and
strength, both physical and mental, to teach good manners, self-discipline and
mutual respect between Karate-Ka and others and to encourage decency and
respect between all members of society," says Tanya Riley 2nd Dan Black Belt
Instructor.
Karate can be enjoyed by all ages. You can start at the club from as young as
six, but there is no upper age limit. Its a very family orientated sport. Some of
the oldest TKU members in Hedon are in their sixties."
The Hedon Karate Club regularly gets involved with competitions and
grading events to take people through their different coloured belts

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