Locate August/September 2016

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August/September 2016

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Delivered to 24,403 homes and businesses bi-monthly, Locate is your round-up of everything local –a place where you can find news, events, businesses and more The summer holidays have finally arrived but here in the Locate office we have been very busy with the re-launch of our new website www. locatepublication.co.uk

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It’s been a huge labour of love and we’ve invested a lot of time and energy into bringing you a modern new website, one which is regularly updated with local news and events happening in and around the region that you wouldn’t want to miss.

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IN THIS ISSUE August / September 2016

Horoscopes 28

Events 34

Sport 33

4 ‘NEVER PUT LIMITS ON WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE’ Inspiring Tadcaster teen’s swimming club is

10 DIGGING FOR HISTORY Archaeological team uncover centuries-old

12 ANNUAL BALL SET TO SPARKLE Charity hosts black-tie event

splashing success

9 STEP FORWARD FOR £1M CAWOOD BRIDGE SCHEME Huge investment plans to increase capacity

turnpike at Towton

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Stingrays set for success thanks to teenager’s passion An inspiring Tadcaster Grammar School student has set up a swimming club for young people with learning or physical disabilities Jemima Browning, 15, herself a competitive swimmer, has established Stingrays at Tadcaster Swimming Pool after being inspired by her 14-year-old brother Will, who has Down’s Syndrome.

me that we should never put limits on what we can achieve. It is very easy for people with a disability to feel isolated and we want to change that. Will’s swimming has improved tremendously and he is hoping to compete in the future, as are the rest of the team.”

Jemima, who lives with her family in Stutton, approached Fiona Garnett, swimming development manager at the pool, with a view to forming a swimming squad which could offer young people with additional needs the chance to develop their swimming skills, socialise and enjoy their independence.

Jemima and Fiona, together with squad coach Ellie Watling, are now looking for more members.

Tadcaster Stingrays launched in May and is open to young people between the ages of 11 and 18 with any kind of physical or learning disability. The squad meets every Wednesday at 6.30pm at a cost of just £3 a session thanks to funding from North Yorkshire Sport.

Jemima told Locate: “Everyone should have the opportunity to participate in sport. It builds confidence and gives a fantastic sense of belonging. We have already seen a huge improvement in the team who are really benefiting from a structured session.

“Having a brother with Down’s Syndrome has taught

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“We are passionate about growing the squad,” said Jemima. “Members not only benefit from working on their swimming technique and general fitness but they also get to socialise and form new friendships. Who knows, they may even get to compete in galas one day.”

As well as helping to coach the Stingrays, Jemima is maintaining her own competitive swimming. She has been a member of Tadcaster Swim Squad for five years, competing in local, county and regional competitions and winning numerous medals. Most recently she has qualified for four events in the upcoming Yorkshire Winter Championships in Sheffield.

For more information, contact Tadcaster Swimming Pool on 01937 833001 or email fiona@tadcasterpool.org.uk

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North Yorkshire one of the ‘safest places in the country’

Newly released national crime figures have confirmed North Yorkshire is in the top three safest places in England and Wales, alongside Devon and Cornwall and Dyfed-Powys The ‘Crime Statistics for England and Wales, year ending March 2016’ figures published at the end of July reveal that drug offences, thefts from person and possession of weapons offences all fell in North Yorkshire in comparison to the same period the previous year.

the confidence victims have in North Yorkshire Police, particularly those making historical complaints in the wake of the Jimmy Savile investigation, plus the specialist work of the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) which has been operating in York for almost three years.

Published alongside the ‘Crime Survey for England and Wales’, the reports also reveal that anti-social behaviour is at an all-time low in North Yorkshire, with a rate of 36 per 1,000 of the population with 29,302 reports. This reflects a reduction from 38 per 1,000 of the population in the previous year, and a steady and consistent reduction from a rate of 65 per 1,000 of the population in March 2008 when there were 49,903 reports.

There were a total of 37,299 crimes in North Yorkshire giving a crime rate of 46.3 per 1,000 of the population.

While this reflects a 7.7% rise in crime in comparison to the same period the previous year, it is below the 8.7% increase in England and Wales.

Criminal damage and arson figures show an increase of 17%, burglary rose by 5% and there was a 22% hike in violent crime. There was a reported 7% increase in vehicle offences, while incidents of bicycle theft also increased by 14%.

The statistics show that sexual offences have risen by 13%, but this rise is regarded as a positive reflection of

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Assistant Chief Constable Lisa Winward said: “It is pleasing to see that North Yorkshire remains one of the very safest and low-crime areas in the country.

“Any rise in recorded crime is naturally a cause for concern and it is something that we are keeping a very close eye on. It is important to stress that North Yorkshire Police is never complacent when it comes to protecting our communities.

“However, there is a national context to the increases with more consistent and robust crime recording practices being implemented across the country.”

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Creating a bypass fit for Selby’s future The second reconstruction phase of the A63 Selby bypass is finally nearing its conclusion At the time of going to press, work was on schedule for completion in early September with the contractor able to work 24-hour days to keep the project on track.

Wishing Well roundabouts. Phase one, from the A1041 Bawtry Road to the A19 at Barlby, was completed last year. The third phase will cover the A19 Doncaster Road to A1238 Leeds Road.

Local people have campaigned for these repairs for several years, and the investment in this latest phase is a big step towards ensuring Selby has a bypass fit for purpose to support the town’s economic future.

The second phase will cost £2.8m. Phase one cost £2.4m. The cost of the latest phase is higher because it includes repairs to the roundabouts and three bridge decks as well as the road. Discussions about responsibility for funding the repairs are going on between the county council and Highways England, which was responsible, through its contractor Skanska, for the original construction.

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£1M STRENGTHENING OF CAWOOD BRIDGE MOVES CLOSER Approval in principle has been given to a £1m scheme to strengthen Cawood Bridge to increase its capacity from 7.5 tonnes to 10 tonnes.

Major strengthening of the bridge took place in 1986 and a weight limit of 7.5 tonnes was placed on it with an exemption for public service vehicles weighing less than nine tonnes. This arrangement continued until it was established that Department for Transport guidance stated structural limits applied to all types of vehicle and an exemption could not be made for buses.

Recent assessment has shown that 10 tonne capacity, which would allow larger buses to use the bridge again, can be achieved by adding a steel plate to the transoms that carry the road between the main outer girders.

The cost is estimated at £1m and the bridge would need

to be closed for at least 20 weeks while the work is done.

Approval in principle of this plan has been given by the County Council’s executive members for business and environmental services. Subject to the consideration of any objections, a final decision will be taken later this year. Work would be likely to start later in this financial year.

The only feasible way of increasing the weight limit beyond 10 tonnes would be to replace the bridge at a cost in the region of £8.6m.

County Councillor Andrew Lee, Member for Cawood and Saxton, said: “A large investment like this is brilliant news for Cawood. It will lead, hopefully, to a greater choice of bus service for locals and will mean the bridge will continue to serve Cawood and the surrounding villages for many years to come.”

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LOCALS HELP TO UNCOVER CENTURIES-OLD TURNPIKE AT TOWTON They were hoping to uncover a Roman road in Towton, and while a group of locals didn’t succeed in that particular quest on a recent archaeological dig, they have unearthed the surface of a mid-18th century turnpike on Old London Road.

The local volunteers were supporting professional archaeologists from the University of York on the project which took place over five days. The dig was led

by Towton Parish Council and backed by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

It is known that the road, which follows the Battlefield Trail, was used during medieval times around the time of the Battle of Towton in 1461. Archaeologists now believe it may be much older than originally thought, possibly dating back to the Roman period.

Councillor Graham Webb told Locate: “This project was vital not only in terms of investigating the heritage of this ancient road, which is now used as a public bridleway, but also because there is funding remaining to resurface parts of the bridleway to improve access for future generations.

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“While a Roman road wasn’t found, we were very interested to unearth the surface of a turnpike dating back to the mid-18th century, and geophysical work, which was carried out on the fields on either side of the excavated area, may reveal other elements to add to the overall picture in due course.”

Graham noted the tremendous support from volunteers, landowners, the local community and general public that visited the site to watch the work.

Excavation Project Director, Tim Sutherland, told us: “It’s a shame we didn’t find a Roman road - but that doesn’t mean to say there isn’t one close by! Other evidence suggests there could be. It was a well organised and valuable dig - let’s hope we get another chance to excavate soon in this fascinating landscape.”

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Annual ball set to sparkle A small charity, which helps more than 300 young people in the area, is looking forward to its fifth annual ball in the autumn, and is calling on kind-hearted Locate readers for donations to be auctioned at the black-tie event.

The Parsonage Hotel in Escrick will play host to the prestigious ball on behalf of the ‘Snappy’ charity (Special Needs and Play Provision for York), which provides social and recreational opportunities for local children and young people with special needs from age 5-25.

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funding a Saturday scheme which provides a place for local children to learn and develop, offering much needed respite for parents.

Rugby league legend Garry Schofield OBE and chef and author Peter Sidwell are ambassadors for the charity and are expected to be guests at the ball on Saturday, October 28.

David told Locate: “We are appealing for prizes large or small which can be used in a silent auction and raffle. In the past they have included vouchers, weekend breaks, super car experiences and holidays. Basically, nothing is too small or indeed too large, so if there are individuals or businesses out there who can help us, it would be very much appreciated.”

David Brown is a Snappy patron and fundraiser and organises the annual ball each year – to date, it has raised more than £20,000 for the charity, specifically

For tickets to the event on Saturday, October 28, or if you can help with prize donations, contact David Brown via email at snappyclub100@gmail.com

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CHIC NEW BOUTIQUE BRINGS DESIGNER DRESSING TO YOUR DOORSTEP Sitting demurely in glass, double-fronted premises on a little cobbled street overlooking the banks of the River Ouse, a new venture is drawing a dedicated flock of fashonistas to the pretty market town of Selby Yorkshire businesswoman Jayne Cave opened the doors of sophisticated boutique La Moochrume in May and in just three short months has dressed a multitude of elegant clients in her exclusive designer dresses, black tie event wear and occasional day wear.

Within just a month of opening, one of Jayne’s customers won ‘Best Dressed’ at York racecourse’s Ladies’ Day and with designs by the likes of Joseph Ribkoff on their way for autumn/winter, La Moochrume is fast becoming the destination boutique of the elite.

The beautifully designed interior exudes an air of tranquillity which makes for a relaxing shopping experience, coupled with an array of high quality, exclusive designs for women looking for a little more than your high-street store.

Jayne told Locate: “I love stylish, quality clothes and the design brands I wanted to retail were an important part of choosing the location of my boutique. No other outlets supply my stock within a certain mile radius, making them exclusive to my clients - they know they are getting something special and are as thrilled as I am to have brought La Moochrume to Selby.”

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Head to Summit for stacks of summer fun The school summer holidays are well and truly under way, so what’s going on locally to keep the kids entertained, active and smiling during the break? Selby’s newest attraction could well be the answer.

Summit Indoor Adventure includes an indoor BMX track, aerial trekking, a great range of climbing walls, adventure play for younger visitors, a ski simulator which is the only one of its kind outside London and bowling for all the family. Add in a great range of food and drink and it’s a fantastic destination for a family day out.

Just next door is Selby Leisure Centre with its two swimming pools and a range of sports activities for all ages and abilities.

Summit Indoor Adventure is part of Selby District Council’s long-term ambition to attract more visitors into the district – helping to support business growth – as well as being able to offer fantastic leisure facilities on the doorstep for people living in the area.

You can find out more online via www.summitindooradventure.co.uk and www.selbyleisurecentre.org

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Police station move Plans to relocate Selby police to the site of the District Council civic centre and Selby hospital have moved a step closer over recent weeks, with approval for the proposal now in place from the Council’s Executive The move is designed to save the public purse and will make it easier for the police to work with other organisations delivering local services. “I genuinely believe this will allow us to deliver an even better level of policing across the Selby district,” explained Acting Deputy Chief Constable, Paul Kennedy.

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In this month’s Business Column, Business Support Specialist Heidi Green shares her expertise on making the most of your local media outlets and taking your PR strategy to the next level…

Get noisy with PR For many businesses PR is the last thing they consider when communicating information about their products and service, so how do you use it to your best advantage?

Well, firstly make sure your story really is news. Have you won a new contract, introduced a new product or service, employed a new member of staff, won an award, hit any milestones?

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As with all things in business, test and measure, look how much coverage you are getting and that the message is getting through to potential clients. So in summary: • Provide an attention-grabbing headline, punchy text, give facts and figures if you have them and include a quote from your business (and maybe one from a happy customer).

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Business of the

month Before becoming a solicitor, Martin Gaffney spent 25 years working in high-profile positions in the construction, thermal insulation, textile, petrochemical and defence industries. With such a diverse background, it is no surprise to discover Martin is also an experienced HGV driver and Transport Manager.

From his sole practitioner beginnings working from his spare bedroom, trade flourished and Martin Gaffney Solicitors now enjoys a strong high-street presence, a full line-up of highly qualified staff and is recognised as your ‘friendly, local firm’ with whom you are in ‘safe hands’.

Martin, with such a varied, multi-industry background, was there a single, motivating factor that influenced your decision to run your own firm of solicitors?

“I have always loved meeting and talking to people from different backgrounds. When I started the business it was this that helped to get us going. Looking after ordinary people and their business not only makes good business sense, but keeps you grounded.”

Michelle Fieldhouse joined the firm as a director in 2014 - has

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Since its inception in 2009 to its current status of three successful high-street branches, Martin Gaffney has seen his solicitors firm grow from strength to strength

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sharing the responsibility for the day-to-day running of the business allowed to you make major steps forward?

“Having Michelle on board has been the real turning point in the business. She has a background in litigation but also has a real skill in business development and putting in place policies and procedures to make things more streamlined.”

How do you find the local area from a business perspective?

“Selby is a typical English county town with good solid people, operating in a wide business environment which in turn means that we get a fair level of demand for the services that we specialise in.”

paperwork somewhat interesting.

It transpired that the first brother was born in 1905 in a small village in Siberia. The nearest town was 200 miles away and the law stated that any birth had to be registered within a week. The family waited until their second son was born five years later and then on a trip to the town registered both as twins, which seemed a simple solution and a bit of a family joke. However, when it came to official documents, they were classed as twins even though they each had a different date of birth. It caused a lot of confusion in officialdom which had to be rectified by their grandchildren who made a declaration detailing the story behind their grandfather’s births.”

Do you have any extraordinary business stories to share with our readers?

“We once acted in the estate of two twin brothers who died within six months of each other but were born five years apart. This made the

Lastly, what are the main benefits you find to advertising in our magazines?

“Locate and the Selby Journal both offer a good circulation and professional looking, glossy brochures.”

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With more than 500 stores in the UK alone, a high-tech website and amazing next-day delivery service, Next vouchers are the perfect way to treat yourself to something special!

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To be in with a chance of winning, simply visit our newly launched website

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The winner of Locate’s June/July Jamie Raven competition was Graham Tasker of Tadcaster. Congratulations!

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AQUARIUS 21st jan-18th feb

important one of your year. Be ready for it.

Freedom loving Aquarians need plenty of space to do their own thing and live independently. Shake off your shackles and throw caution to the wind right now. It will do you good…

ARIES 21st mar - 20th apr

PISCES 9th Feb - 20th Mar A pair of eclipses in your sign and its opposite, Virgo, in September will make this an interesting month, possibly the most

If you’ve ever wanted to champion a cause or stick up for your rights, now is a good time. Born to lead, your dynamism and bravery can spur others on.

TAURUS 21st april - 21st may Through August, your ruling planet, Venus, will

be encouraging you to tidy up your affairs; through September the emphasis will be more on social matters. Make the most of it!

GEMINI 22nd may - 21st june As summer cools down into Autumn, you may find that a little ‘spanner in the works’ is stopping you from having your own way. Patience required!

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Issue 26 - August / September 2016 planet Jupiter moves out of your solar 2nd house of money and possessions on Sept 9th.

VIRGO 24th aug - 22nd sept Last August, Jupiter moved into your sign, bringing a positive year of growth for all Virgos.

Reflect on all you’ve learnt and prepare for the next phase, beginning second week of September.

LIBRA 23rd sept - 23rd oct If recent months have been tough for you, then have faith – the next ones will be much better!

All good things come to those who wait. Happy times are on their way.

SCORPIO 24th oct - 22nd nov If things have seemed

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SAGITTARIUS 23rd nov - 21st dec August and September should be a busy energetic time for Saggies. Get out there and express yourself in whatever way pleases you. You will make an impact and create waves.

CAPRICORN 22nd dec - 20th jan Capricorns love a grumble and a grouch occasionally and some can let negativity take over, especially when the chips are down. From second week of August you should have less to complain about.

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be part of history in the making Sunday, September 18, 2016, will go down in Tadcaster history books as the year the famous ‘Tad 10’ race finally made its return following a fifteen year break.

start to pour in. We have had a group entry from a team of 20 soldiers from 6 Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps who are using the event as a selection race for their entry into the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC.”

Revived for a new generation of running enthusiasts

by Tadcaster Triathlon Club and sponsored by Locate magazine, the 10-mile race route has changed slightly from the original due to the bridge closure, but remains a fast and flat 10 miler with 90% of the course unchanged.

Departing from the centre of Tadcaster, the route heads out east towards Catterton, through Healaugh and Wighill before returning to Tadcaster crossing the viaduct back into the centre of town.

Lt Joe Currie, Second in Command of 600 Sqn said: “As part of the Commanding Officer’s commitment to ensuring our men and women are fit to deploy anywhere around the world at short notice, we are entering the Tadcaster 10 to give our guys and girls experience of ‘race day’ and allow us to select our 10 best runners to make the trip overseas.”

Entries are expected to be in the hundreds and Tadcaster Tri Club Chairman Glenn Armstrong told Locate: “The final month before the race is when the entries really

To the team from 6 Regiment, and everyone taking part, we wish you all the best on the day!

For more details or to enter, visit the club website at www.tad10.com

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If you have any local events you would like to promote in Locate, COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE, email us at: info@createtvt.co.uk Every Tuesday, 6pm-7pm Regular class ZUMBA Pay on the door Email Kayti at kayti@ktdancefit.co.uk or go to www.ktdancefit.com The Riley Smith Hall, Tadcaster

Cawood Craft Festival Cawood Craft Festival is one of the North’s premium events. Each year we have over 100 art and craft stalls and even some antique stalls. Many stall holders will even demonstrate their particular crafts.

Every Tuesday, 7pm-8pm Regular Pilates Class Held at Community Centre, Scott Road, Selby Tel. 01757 702750 or 07503 180839 or email carolward21@talktalk.net

Thursday 1st September, 7.45pm Cuban Salsa 8-Week Course This course is designed for anyone who has no previous dance experience or who has never danced Cuban salsa before. Our course will allow you to learn a new skill, improve your level of fitness and coordination, learn about the rhythm and timing behind dancing, all while meeting new people and having fun.

Tel. 01937 832289 The Riley-Smith Hall, Tadcaster

Every Tuesday, 7.30pm-10.30pm Tadcaster Jive Excellent tuition and freestyle, great music and licensed bar.

Tel. Jon on 07540 159658 The Riley-Smith Hall, Tadcaster Every Thursday Tadcaster Market The market is open from early morning with a variety of stalls, and usually closes at around 2pm. The Social Club serves light refreshments.

Tadcaster Social Club Car Park Saturday 27th-Monday 29th August, 10.30am-5pm

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Sunday 11th September Tadcaster Carnival £3 per adult Venue: Magnets Sport & social Club, Tadcaster Saturday 17th to Sunday 18th September Sherburn Art Club Annual Exhibition

Free entry, paintings, hand-made cards/crafts, tombola, charity raffle, refreshments.

Tel. Brenda on 01757 268888 Church Fenton Village Hall Sunday 23rd October, 10.30am Old Street Loop (HC) | Tadcaster A loop of approximately 4.9 miles run on a mixture of road and off road (the off road can be a bit muddy!).

Tel. 01937 833997 Lawtons of Tadcaster.

Sunday 30th October Roy Chubby Brown Blue comedy from the man branded ‘too rude for television’. Never mind the comedy, that patchwork jacket is hardly fit for public consumption.

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