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Northallerton Carnival 2019!
The Northallerton Carnival returns for 2019 and it looks to be bigger and better than ever!
Railway Success Wensleydale Railway in funding success
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security: FEATURED
Avoid a nightmare holiday return FEATURED
Be a tourist at home! Local events this Summer ‘Classics on Show’ returns FEATURED
Northallerton Carnival 2019
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Garden View
We look at sustainable garden seating this Summer
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Northallerton Library Events FEATURED
Seating ideas this Summer FEATURED
Local artists open studios FEATURED
Local railway funding success Advertising Details & Index
Welcome to the Summer issue We welcome Summer with a wide range of fabulous local events and updates, from the Northallerton Carnival (p16), to North Yorkshire Artists Open Studios (p20), as well as Northallerton Library Events (p17) and some exciting news from the Wensleydale Railway (p21). Don’t forget, if you have any news, events, updates or stories of local interest, please send them to editorial@jkanorth.com and we’ll do our best to publish them for you. I hope you all enjoy this issue and I’ll see you again in Autumn. Best wishes,
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Safe & Sound Don’t forget to protect your property while you’re away The summer holidays are just around the corner. We put a lot of effort into planning our perfect summer break, but we often don’t put quite as much effort into making sure that while we’re away relaxing our home is safe Most burglars are opportunists, who target empty homes. This means that the holiday season is bonanza time for them. However, a little preparation can save a lot of distress. 60 percent of burglars gain entrance through rear or side windows and doors so make securing these a priority. Fences and hedges are the first line of defence against uninvited guests so should act as an effective barrier, rather than just being attractive borders. The Metropolitan Police recommend ‘hostile plants’; plants that are spiky, prickly or very dense. Don’t let them grow too high though, your home should be visible from the street and to your neighbours. The idea is not to provide a hiding place for intruders! Protect the entrance to your property too. If a gate
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isn’t practical, consider covering pathways with gravel. Thieves don’t like to announce their presence and the sound of footsteps on gravel is often enough to put them off entering. Motion-activated lighting and well-lit paths and driveways are also a good deterrent. Outside security lighting is cheap to set up, and low energy light bulbs keep running costs down. Also, consider installing a burglar alarm - as well as protecting your property, having an alarm can also lower your insurance premiums. While you’re away on holiday, some extra precautions will help protect your possessions. Keep valuables out of sight. If they can be seen, then someone might be tempted to try to steal them. Don’t close curtains in the daytime though, as this announces to the world that your house is empty. Invest in timer switches to turn lights and the radio on and off. Cancel any milk or newspaper deliveries. Inform a couple of trusted neighbours that you will be away. Ask them to keep an eye on your property and offer to do the same for them while they are away. Little tasks like moving the
post away from the door, and drawing your curtains in the evening will make it look as though someone is in. They could even park a car on your drive if you are taking yours away. Offer to do the same for them when they go on holiday. Join your Neighbourhood Watch Scheme, or if there isn’t a local scheme, set one up. Neighbourhood Watch has an excellent track record of deterring opportunistic thieves. A little vigilance and some common sense go a long way to protecting the things you love. Follow these simple steps and you will be able to relax on holiday knowing your home is as safe as it can be. By Sarah Davey
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Play Tourist at Home Have you ever walked around your own area as if you were a tourist? You’d be surprised how much there is to see and how little you probably know about the place you live. We get so bogged down in daily routines that we don’t pay attention to what’s in front of our eyes. Here are five great reasons to explore your own area this summer. A fresh pair of eyes - Take roads and corners you’ve never taken before. Get lost in streets you’ve never been to and see things you never realized were there. You’ll see your area in a new light. A history lesson - You’ve driven or walked by that building, church, or statue thousands of times, but do you know the name of it or the story behind it? Take time to learn about the history and secrets of where you live! Read a book, visit a museum. Gaining a better understanding of an area’s heritage is a good way to learn to appreciate it. Meet New People - Engage in a conversation with a complete stranger while exploring your own town. Coffee shops are good places because the atmosphere is relaxed. Older people often enjoy a chat and may have a wealth of knowledge about the area, especially if they grew up there.
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At Robinson & Parfitt we will go above and beyond to ensure you receive the guidance and support you need.
A new perspective - Find the highest building or vantage point and see if you can get a bird’s eye view of your area. For a completely different experience, see if you can do it again at night!
Financial concerns can be at the forefront of people’s minds when making funeral enquiries. With our empathetic approach, we operate
with low deposits and competitive prices to ease part of this worry at such a difficult time. Prices starting from £1,100. Robinson & Parfitt Funerals Local Independent Funeral Directors Office: 01609 774865 24hr Mobile: 07388 493232 Croft House, Crosby Road Northallerton. DL6 1AA robinsonparfittfunerals@gmail.com www.robinsonparfittfunerals.com
Refresh your mind - Playing tourist in your own town can make you reconnect with and appreciate it. A teacher of mine once said, ‘Keep exploring. Keep learning. Stay curious, and you won’t go far wrong.’ By Sarah Davey
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Out & About Various n Husthwaite & District Gardening Club Husthwaite & District Garden Club enjoyed some very successful and entertaining talks during 2018 and we look forward to some more interesting talks in the New Year. On 14th March we look forward to Paul Robinson introducing us to ‘Pests, Diseases and Poisonous Plants’. At the April meeting John and Gail Summerfield talk about ornamental grasses. The Club’s AGM will be on 9th May; this will be followed by an opportunity to ask gardening questions. The final programmed event of the year will be our plant sale in Sunday 19th May. Club members, as well of members of the public, are invited to donate healthy plants for this annual event; proceeds from the sale go towards club funds. If possible plants should be labeled with the name and variety of plant. The plant sale will be held in Husthwaite village hall. The Club meets in Husthwaite Village Hall on the second Thursday of the month and gardeners of all levels and experience are welcome, including those with no experience at all. For further information please contact Simon Eedle on 07970 246033or look at our web site www. husthwaitevillage.com/organisations. php and click on Gardening Club. ........................................................
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n Homefront 1940s From midday. Northallerton High St. Live music, food, vehicles, tanks, jeeps vintage market. See advert on p15 for more details. ........................................................
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n Husthwaite Village Open Gardens and Summer Market Husthwaite Village Hall YO61 4PY 11.00am – 5.00pm Double your pleasure in Husthwaite this Summer join us for our special Open Gardens and Summer Market, which will run over 2 days. Visit some of Husthwaite’s beautiful gardens and pick up something at the market from
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our artisan produce stalls, something for the garden or that pampered pooch! So join us for something tasty, something beautiful and something for the garden. Then relax with a spot of light lunch at the village hall cafe! Market entry is FREE. Garden visits £5 per person, children free. All ages welcome. No dogs allowed in the gardens please. Village hall is wheelchair accessible. Run by the community, for the community. Registered Charity Number 1013186 ........................................................
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n North Yorkshire County Show Camp Hill Estate Bedale DL8 2LS From 8.00am. North Yorkshire County Show is a traditional agricultural show with Cattle, Sheep, a Poultry, Rabbit and Cavy show, Show Jumping and light horse events including hunter jumping and carriage driving. The main ring has activities all day, in the morning these include Heavy Horse and cattle judging, and an alpaca display and carriage driving. The main acts are the Imps Motorcycle display and Joseph’s racing pigs, (both appear twice). There is a Hound Parade, best dressed heavy horse and riding judging all followed by a grand parade including class winners, classic cars and vintage tractors. The Show jumping and light horse events are in separate rings, start at 8:30 am and continue throughout the day. Other activities include a Farrier Competition, a fun dog show, classic cars, vintage engines and tractors There is a craft and junior marquee with photography, art, flower arranging, and craft competitions, there is a food and separate craft marquees where the best produce and craft work in Yorkshire can be found. Food and drinks of all kinds can be found in the food area and there is a fun fair and other similar facilities. Dogs are welcome provided that they are kept on a lead at all times. Parking is free and payment on the gate can now be made by bank card. www.northyorkshireshow.co.uk ........................................................
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n Open Gardens – Copt Hewick 2 – 5pm. 7 village gardens to view, plant sale and delicious homemade teas in the Village Hall. Admission to all gardens £3. Proceeds to the Village Community Fund and Yorkshire Air Ambulance ........................................................
n National Garden Scheme Enjoy Kiplin Hall in all its floral glory as part of this national celebration that sees half of the admission money donated to NGS charities. Visitors will also be be able to admire floral arrangements throughout the Hall ........................................................
n Summer Fayre ST James Church Romanby. 1 pm - 4 pm Stalls, Tombolla, Children’s Activities, Tea, Coffee and Home Made Cakes etc Relax in the Garden - Admission Free Proceeds in aid of Church Funds. ........................................................
n 10th Anniversary Summer Concert Northallerton Woodwind will be presenting their 10th Anniversary Summer Concert on Friday 26th July 2019 at Northallerton Methodist Church Hall starting at 7.30pm. Raising funds for Sporting Memories Foundation: tackling dementia, depression and loneliness through the power of sport. Tickets are £7 with under 18s free and available from 01609 774158. ........................................................
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n “About the ‘60s Summer Concert By The Mowbray Singers 7.30pm St James’ Green Methodist Church, Thirsk. The Beachboys, The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Steeleye Span and other superstar groups connected with the 1960s provide the music for this year’s Mowbray Singers’ summer concert. The choir will perform arrangements of a selection of some of the 60s’ best known popular songs including In My Room, Penny Lane, The Sound of Silence and The Rhythm of Life. They will be accompanied by two pianos played by Helen Proudley and Evelyn Wilson. The Mowbray Singers is a SATB chamber choir of about 30 voices, based in Sowerby and conducted by Trevor Wilson. If you want to know more about us, have a look at our website (www. mowbraysingers.co.uk) and come to the concert! Tickets are £7, (16s and under, free) and are available from White Rose Books, Thirsk, The Thirsk Tourist Information Office, choir members or at the door” ........................................................
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n Northallerton Carnival 2019 See p16 for details. ........................................................
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n Coffee Morning Parkinsons Support Group Northallerton branch, Chantry Hall Bedale 09.30 -13.00. Tombola Cakes Bric-aBrac etc ........................................................
Northallerton Forum FILM: Red Joan (12A) The story of Joan Stanley, who was exposed as the KGB’s longest-serving British spy. Director: Trevor Nunn Writer: Lindsay Shapero Stars: Judi Dench, Sophie Cookson, Stephen Campbell Moore Friday 14 June: 14:30 Saturday 15 June: 19:30 Full schedule of film, comedy and much more at: www.forumnorthallerton.org.uk ........................................................
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CLASSIC CORVETTE CLUB ROARS INTO STOKESLEY’S CLASSICS ON SHOW
accelerate the car from 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds. Club members will also show C3 models, the oldest ‘Stingray’ dating back to 1972.
Set to make its ‘Classics on Show’ debut in Stokesley this June is the Classic Corvette Club UK (North East) whose members, from Cumbria, Northumberland, Durham, Tyneside and Teesside, are planning to show 10 vehicles including the C7 – the latest model of the celebrated Chevrolet glass fibre sports cars.
“We are really looking forward to the day and discovering Stokesley and the show,” said Gordon Phipps, Area Rep, Classic Corvette Club UK (North East). “We’re planning to take part in the opening parade and our stand will be complete with flags and bunting. Like the Corvette cars, we aim to cut a dash.”
“This is welcome news for the event,” said Chris Mayes, Chairman of Classics on Show, which will be held on The Showfield, Stokesley, North Yorkshire on Saturday, June 15. “Although the show is largely focussed on vintage vehicles – it is an exhibition of classic vehicles and the Corvette greatly fits the profile.” The C7 is the seventh generation of the Corvette and is the first to bear the Corvette Stingray name since the 1968 third generation model and its all-new LT1 6.2L Small Block V-8 engine develops 455 horsepower (339 kW) and 460 pound-feet (620 Nm) torque, which can
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The Chevrolet Corvette was first launched in 1953 as the C1. It is probably the first fiberglass car manufactured by a major car firm and was immortalised by music icon Prince with his ‘Little Red Corvette’ hit. This model continued until 1962, followed by the C2 in 1963 through to 1967. Then came the C3, 1968 to 1982. C4, 1984 to 1996. C5 1997 to 2004. C6, 2005 to 2013 and finally the C7, 2014 to present. “The Corvette enjoys a highly regarded status amongst both the sports and classic car fraternity; we aim to further the interest and
p l e a s u re of Corvette ownership.We appreciate that owning a Corvette in the UK can be very different when we are 3000 miles from the USA, but we are dedicated to improving the knowledge and status of the cars, plus having some fun along the way,” added Phipps. Over 400 vehicles are expected at ‘Classics on Show,’ which is organised annually by The Rotary Club of Stokesley and runs from 10am until 4pm. Exhibitors enter the show free while visitors pay a £6 entry fee or £14 for a family ticket. Proceeds go to local Stokesley charities. For more information classicsonshow.co.uk
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A Good Read Don't let the pigeon drive the bus n Mo Willems
What do small children like best in a picture book? If anyone knows, it is Mo Willems, who spent several years as a scriptwriter for ‘Sesame Street’. And here, what he has hit on is that little word beloved of toddlers – ‘NO!’ The premise of the book is simple – and summed up neatly in the title. The reader needs to stop the pigeon driving the bus while the bus driver is away for a few minutes. However, this is a very determined pigeon. On every page he comes up with a good reason why he could, should and must drive that bus. Reading this book aloud is a delight. As you read the pigeon’s increasingly desperate attempts to get behind the wheel, your audience can say – or shout – ‘No!’ at each page, usually accompanied by a great deal of giggling. And parents will recognise the toddler’s range of tactics – from pleading, to sulking, to promises to ‘be your best friend’ – all of which are summarily rejected. With simple drawings and a thoroughly endearing main character, this is ideal to read to pre-school children of any age. The pigeon makes several reappearances in Willems’ other books – ‘Don’t Let The Pigeon Stay Up Late’ is probably the next one you will want to seek out, and it is just as much fun. Really.
Join us for a fun family day out! The annual Carnival at Northallerton, held on the Applegarth Park, comes to you this year, on Sunday 14th July .
Hawkes Arty Party, Capt.Jack Sparrow and the VETS4PETS dog competition. This year with their vet to talk to about your pet problems.
The fun starts at 11a.m. and will be formally opened by Rishi Sunak MP at about 11.20am
New attractions this year include a climbing wall and Archaeosoup....learn history the fun way.
The Ambassadors Marching band will be performing on the Town Square at 11a.m. Other characters will be handing out the programmes. On the park we have a mixture of stalls for you to peruse. Mandi and Sara’s Mobile Bar will provide the drinks and we have a mix of sweet and savoury food outlets. This year we have the return of the Diddy Dennis Fire Engine, Ruth
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In the arena, we have a full programme of entertainment inc. Zumba, The Dolls, AJ Academy, Luke Benson, Xpressions, races for children AND adults, and welcoming the exciting TRAILBLAZERS Western Reinactors . As Chairman I would like to say, we are very excited about this years event. We have more to confirm but the programme we have put together is looking like the best yet.
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Northallerton Library Events Friday 21 June, 2-3pm – a free performance by Northallerton Bell Ringers for Make Music Day 2019. Donations to the library welcome. Saturday 22 June 10am-12noon - How to draw – the next step - workshop for teenagers and adults with local artist Wendi New Northallerton library is hosting a drawing skills workshop for anyone who would like to further their drawing skills. The workshop is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets £3 per person – please call 01609 533832 to book your space. Friday 28 June, 10am-10.30am - stories & rhymes with a special Guide Dog guest. The session is free, suitable for 0-4 year olds and their families. Friday 28 June, 10am-2pm - Guide Dogs community information drop-in session. Visit the library and meet the puppies. Hear about their journey in life as trainee guide dogs. Summer Reading Challenge 2019 – Space Chase – a reading challenge for children aged 4 to 11. The challenge is simple – to read six or more library books over the summer school holiday. This year’s challenge is inspired by the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Space Chase will take young readers on an out-ofthis-world adventure with our super space family, The Rockets. The challenge runs from 13th July to 7 September. The last day for registration for the challenge is Saturday 24th August. Join the reading challenge in your local library, it’s free! Northallerton library will be holding a variety of activities during the summer school holiday, including a free event with Go Stargazing (gostargazing.co.uk) on 13 July from 10am-1pm, and Cosmodome, inflatable planetarium sessions on 7 August. For details and to book your place please contact the library from 13 July. During Summer school holiday there will be themed storytime sessions. These will have a self-directed craft which will be on a Space Chase theme. These session are suitable for 0-4 year olds and their families, and will take place as listed below: • July 26th 10-11am – Aliens • July 30th 10-11am – Slime • August 9th – 10-11am – Stars • August 14th – 2-3pm – Planets • August 19th 10-11am - Robots • August 30th 10-11am – Rockets 0-4 year olds can join our Space Chase Mini Challenge, where they can collect stickers as they share library books during Summer school holiday. Please ask for the details of the Mini Challenge during your visit at the library. Saturday 10 – Friday 30 August – free photography display. An annual display of photos taken by the members of Northallerton Camera Club. The display is on show in the
lending library during regular opening times. Regular sessions Age UK drop-in sessions – fortnightly on Tuesdays, 11.30am-1.30pm. Find out more about the services available, or if you would like to get involved and volunteer for Age UK, pop in to the drop-in session and speak with the Age UK representative. Contact the Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington, Northallerton branch tel.: 01609 771624 or Northallerton library tel.: 01609 533832 to confirm the dates. Craft ‘n’ Chat – every Wednesday, 10.30am12noon in the lending library. Informal community led drop-in sessions for anyone interested in knitting, exchanging patterns and ideas. Code Club – fortnightly sessions on Saturdays 10-11am and 11am-12noon, for children 9-13 years old who want to learn how to code, write their own computer games and simple animations. The sessions continue throughout half term holidays and stop for the summer. Please contact the library for more information and to confirm the dates of the sessions. Community surgery with your local Councillor David Blades – on the first Saturday of each month 10am-1pm – drop-in sessions to talk about any local issues. IT support sessions – fortnightly on Tuesdays 2-4pm, weekly on Wednesdays 10am-12noon and 2-4pm and weekly on Thursdays 2-3pm. FREE one-to-one IT support sessions with volunteers. Please contact the library to check availability and to book your place. Scribble Zone – weekly creative art workshops for children and young people aged 11-16, on Mondays 4-5.30pm. The workshops are run by a local artist. There are no sessions on bank holidays and during the summer school holiday. No need to book, just pop in! The cost of each workshop is £2, pay as you go, to cover cost of materials. Scribble Vision – weekly workshops in animation, computer games, sound design and special FX, for children and young people aged 10-16, on Wednesdays 4-5.30pm. The workshops are run by a local artist. There are no sessions on bank holidays and during the summer school holiday. No need to book, just pop in! The cost of each workshop is £5, pay as you go, to cover cost of materials. Scribble Set – a new experimental art workshop for adults run by a local artist 10.30am to 12noon on Saturdays: 15 June and 6 July. No need to book, just pop in! The cost of the workshop is £5, pay as you go, to cover cost of materials. Storytimes - weekly stories & rhymes on Fridays 10-10.30am for 0-4 year olds and their families.
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GARDEN VIEW
Sitting Sustainably One of the great pleasures in life has to be sitting outside on a summer evening, glass of wine in hand, gazing in reverie at your precious plot. But what are you sitting on? Is your furniture environmentally friendly? What about that lovely decking, or your garden shed? As gardeners we have a responsibility which extends far beyond our boundary. Trees are vital to the planet. They convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and act as environmental filters, offsetting the effects of pollution. They also provide a habitat for birds and animals. Like many gardeners I take a keen interest in environmental matters so it came as a shock when I read recently that that every year our tiny island imports more unsustainably produced wood than anywhere else in the world! A good proportion of this wood is used to make garden buildings, furniture, fencing and decking. I was thrilled, therefore, to read about the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and their certification programme for sustainable produced and sourced wood?
The FSC was founded in 1993, in response to public concern about deforestation. The council devised a woodlabelling scheme which allows a product to be traced right back down the supply chain from the consumer to its source. Any product bearing the FSC logo is guaranteed to be from forests which are carefully managed to conserve biodiversity and support local communities. Unfortunately not all garden suppliers stock products which are FSC approved. So we need to demand that they do. The world’s forests are in decline. Some tropical hardwoods are already on the verge of extinction, and temperate forests in the northern hemisphere are also suffering because of unregulated tree-felling. As a gardener and lover of our environment I feel more comfortable knowing that I’m not contributing to the destruction of our planet. If you’re replacing your garden furniture this year, ask to see the FSC certified label. Happy gardening. Q. Is it possible to be environmentally friendly when buying PVC furniture? A. Yes it is. Many companies are now producing furniture made from recycled PVCs. You’re no longer limited to the standard flimsy offerings either. It’s now possible to find sturdy benches and picnic tables. Of course, the advantage of PVC is that it’s completely weatherproof; maintenance-free, and won’t rot, corrode or splinter! By Rachael Leverton
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Fundraising Talk for Cancer Research Easingwold Friends of Cancer Research UK are pleased to announce a fund raising event to be held on 28th June. This will be an illustrated talk given be Mountaineer and Raconteur John Barry in the Galtres Centre. John is well known in climbing and mountaineering circles. He has agreed to come to help our fund raising efforts as he is the brother of Caroline, one of our committee members. John is a highly experienced mountaineer who has led expeditions in all the seven continents and who can claim first ascents in five of them. Everest, Vinson, Denali, K2,Eiger North Face and a host of other well known mountains all feature on his CV. John started his climbing career as a Royal Marine Commando and became responsible for mountain and Arctic training. After a period as director of the National Mountain Centre he became an author of eight mountaineering books, a training consultant and an expedition leader. He has led many expeditions across the globe including to K2 and Everest and was the first Briton to scale Everest in this millennium. As an author, producer and presenter of television programmes, John has a wealth of tales and great experience in relating them in an inspirational and humorous manner. .................................................. The Galtres Centre Easingwold YO61 3AD Friday 28 June 2019 7:30pm Tickets £12.50 from The Galtres Centre. Tel: 01347 822 472
A Creative Treasure Trail Discover art in inspirational locations 2019 North Yorkshire Open Studios Sat 1 & Sun 2 June & Sat 8 & Sun 9 June 2019 Studios open 10am – 5pm, entry Free 101 artists across North Yorkshire will be inviting visitors to take a peek into their studios over two weekends this June. Discover art in truly inspirational locations, whilst enjoying a creative treasure trail of studios stretching from the beautiful North Yorkshire coastline to the moors and dales, exploring villages and market towns located right across this fabulous county. Explore workspaces of all shapes and sizes, in this event which you can look behind the scenes… Thirsk area artists opening up their studios include: Printmaker Andrew Dalton whose dramatic works reveal his fascination with black and white, whether figurative, abstract, industrial or rural. Painter Jane Burnley will be showing her work alongside furniture by Richard Burnley who designs and makes distinctive contemporary furniture to commission and just along the road from them is a chance to see potter Paul Laycock’s ceramics. In nearby Asenby Eric Moss also uses clay to create his distinctive sculpture forms. In the Easingwold area a cluster of artists include Debbie Loane, at the Lund Studios, whose stunning drawings and paintings are a personal response to the wild expanses of northern England. Nearby Justine Warner, a mixed-media and textile artist, uses sewing techniques such as applique, hand and free machine embroidery to create lively landscape artworks. Ripon area artists opening up their studios include: Monica Gabb, a contemporary artist based in Ripon’s Victorian Workhouse Museum whilst in nearby Pateley Bridge another workhouse has been transformed into artist studio spaces – pay a visit to the King Street Workshops to explore jewellery, sculpture, paintings & ceramics. Midway between the two in the shadow of Brimham Rocks pay a visit to the delightful studio of exciting jewellery designer Alice Clarke. The event is a chance to discover a fantastic mix of established and exciting new creative talent, from potters and painters, to jewellery, textile artists and printmakers and lots more at this popular free event. There are many chances to have a go, take part in an inspiring and fun activity and try something new with friends or family. To find out more about North Yorkshire Open Studios, visit www.nyos. org.uk For a free NYOS 2019 catalogue, email info@nyos.org.uk
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Wensleydale Railway secures National Lottery support The Wensleydale Railway has received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £368,000 for an exciting heritage project, which will see the restoration of the Victorian station building, delivery of an education and community engagement programme and provision of heritage-themed activities at Leeming Bar Station, near Bedale. The project focuses on restoring the station house to how it would have looked in the 1920’s, telling the story of the Wensleydale Railway from its creation in 1848 to the present day. This has been made possible with funding raised by National Lottery players. Supported through The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the project will secure the Grade II listed building for future generations and reconnect the local community to their railway. A wide range of heritage-based activities will be delivered, where the public can discover and experience life at a busy country station in the inter-war period. The Wensleydale Railway is a tourist and heritage line starting at the county town of Northallerton and running up to Redmire on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, passing through the Georgian market town of Bedale and the Dales market town of Leyburn, with constantly changing scenery, from the arable lands of the Vale of Mowbray in the east, to hills of the Yorkshire Dales in the west. Leeming Bar Station dates from 1848, when the line was first built and features a classical portico entrance facing the old Great North Road. Passenger services ended in 1954 and freight shortly after, with motor transport providing a cheaper and more convenient alternative. Threatened with demolition in the 1960’s, the station
was designated as a Grade II listed building, which protected it from destruction. However, it then suffered from neglect and unsympathetic alterations until purchase by the Wensleydale Railway in 2002 when it was re-opened as the Railway’s headquarters. Currently much of the building is out of use with no public access. The ground floor of the restored building will include waiting rooms, a booking and parcels office and station master’s quarters as they would have been in the 1920’s. A range of heritage education programmes will be delivered to the public along with specialist programmes for schools and community groups. Commenting on the award, Wensleydale Railway Association (Trust) Chairman Ken Monkman said: “We are thrilled to have received this support, thanks to National Lottery players and we are confident that the project will provide a fantastic resource for the Wensleydale Railway and the communities it serves as well as being a fitting gateway to the line and the Yorkshire Dales.” David Renwick, Head of the National Lottery Heritage Fund for Yorkshire and the Humber said: “This is a really exciting development for the history of steam travel in Yorkshire, and we are delighted to see Wensleydale Railway get its National Lottery funding. The restoration of Leeming Bar Station back to its 1920s heyday will be a valuable addition to the visitor offer in North Yorkshire – and we look forward to the immersive experience it promises.”
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Index Auction Sales Lightgow Sons & Partners: p3 Beauty Beauty Spot: p5 Builders & Contractors Abbey Garage Doors: p1 Bedale Skip Hire: p18 Design Exteriors: p24 NYG Home Improvements: p24 MP Groundworks & Plant Hire: p19 Peter Cox: p19 Resin Drives: p24 Business Services Printing.com: p22 The Specialists: p16 Childrens Services Brambly Hedge: p17 Cleaning Services Daily Poppins: p8 Zero Dry Time: p4 Dental Ashby & Atkinson: p4 Orchard House Dental Care: p3 Smile Denture Clinic: p11 Design & Print Printing.com: p22 The Specialists: p16 Elderly Care The Millings: p4
Elderly Assistance MD Mobility: p10 Electrical Services Electrocare: p22 Handy Andy: p22 R.D Electrics: p8 Events Classics On Show: p14 Honorell Voices Choir: p10 Husthwaite Village Markets: p12 Lightwater Valley: p13 Local Markets: p12 Masham Steam Engine Rally: p12 Northallerton BID: p15 Spilmans: p13 Fencing Westwood Timber: p19 Florists Hutton Flowers: p4 Food & Drink Red Chilli: p6 Romanby Golf Club: p15 Whitegates Nursery: p1 Framing Spectrum Framing & Gallery: p4 Funeral Services Robinson & Parfitt: p11 Garage Doors Abbey Garage Doors: p1 Garages Auto Test Garage: p21
Garden & Outdoor Services Burneston Tree Services: p19 MP Groundworks: p19 RCS Contracts: p3 Resin Drives: p24 Westwood Timber: p19 Whitegates Nursery: p1 Gifts Whitegates Nursery: p1 La Bella Boutique: p5 Hair & Beauty Barbers Chair: p20 Elan Salons: p1 Healthcare & Wellbeing Ashby & Atkinson: p4 Beauty Spot: p5 Smile Denture Clinic: p11 Hire Services Bedale Skip Hire: p18 MP Groundworks & Plant Hire: p19
Home & Interiors Browns Of Northallerton: p3 Court Homemakers: p2 Dales of Thirsk: p23 Direct Tile Importers: p23 Northallerton Tiles & Bathrooms: p8 Rooms By Design: p7 Stoves & Fireplaces: p9 Horticulture Whitegates Nursery: p1 Insurance NIS: p1 Kitchens Court Homemakers: p2 Dales of Thirsk: p23 Rooms By Design: p7 Logs & Fuel Burneston Tree Services: p19 Machinery Services Black Dog Machinery: p22
Mobility MD Mobility: p10 Painters & Decorators H. McLean & Son: p8 Trevor Pickering: p22 Property Maintenance Abbey Garage Doors: p1 Design Exteriors: p24 Handy Andy: p22 NYG Home Improvements: p24 Peter Cox: p19 Resin Drives: p24 Stoves & Fireplaces: p9 Yorkshire Loft Ladders: p9 Radio Northallerton Radio: p13
Recruitment Lightwater Valley: p13 Solar Power Peak Power Systems: p19 Sports & Leisure Cowley Cycles: p17 Evolve NCA: p5 Romanby Golf Club: p15 Stonemasons Dales Memorials: p23 Tree Surgery Burneston Tree Services: p19 Weddings Hutton Flowers: p4 Romanby Golf Club: p15 Windows & Doors NYG Home Improvements: p24
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