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An established speciality business in central Ripon has recently added a new string to its bow. Barry Parsons has run Cathedral Court Medals for many years; his office has long been a hub for anyone interested
in
military
medals or history, coins and collectables. However, he has just ordered a new modern engraving machine,
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100,000 reasons to be happy!
We help to celebrate as Ripon Spa Gardens enjoy a record number of visitors over the last year
engrave a variety of items and awards for his customers. This new aspect of his business came about from customer requests. “Many people who came to have medals mounted or framed would ask about engraving too,” says Barry, “So I realized there was a gap in the market for that service locally, for sporting events or academic achievements for example, and it fits very well with my existing skills and business”.
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Paws for Tea with the Blue Cross & help homeless pets
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Jennyruth Update
Barry has new display
We get an update from the Jennyruth Workshops
shelving many
showing
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financial
A Guide to Protecting Your Business FEATURED
Jennyruth Workshops Update FEATURED
Success for Ripon Spa Gardens FEATURED
Nature in the Garden this Spring New businesses and services FEATURED
Laura Ashley @ Holme Design
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“Cathedral Court Medals
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Local Events this Spring
engraving service is free
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with certain purchases.
Put the kettle on for homeless pets! Top smoothies in 2016 FEATURED
You can find him on the Market place in Ripon, in the office above Jon Barrie menswear, or call him on: 01765 601400.
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Welcome to the Spring issue of Ripon & Masham InFocus
Spring has sprung and Ripon and Masham are full of exciting news and events as always! There’s news and updates from the Blue Cross, Jennyruth Workshops and Ripon Library, as well as a celebration for Ripon Spa Gardens. Don’t forget, if you have any local news or a story of interest then please submit them to editorial@jkanorth.com I hope you enjoy the magazine and I’ll see you again in Summer. Best wishes,
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A Guide to Protecting Your Business “Protecting the key people who are driving your business forward’ Every business has key people who are driving it forward. Many businesses recognise the need to insure their commercial property, equipment and fixed assets. However, they continually overlook their most important assets, the people who drive the business – a key employee, director or shareholder.
What type of key person insurance is available? There are various options to choose from, including life cover only, critical illness cover, or a combination of the both. You can select different levels of cover and terms depending on your specific requirements. There are also policies that pay out a regular income in the event of sickness.
What is key person insurance? This is designed to compensate a business for the financial loss brought about by the death or critical illness of a key employee, such as the company director or other integral member of staff. It can provide a valuable cash injection to the business to aid a potential loss of turnover and provide funds to replace the key person.
How is a key person policy taxed? There is no direct legislation on how a key person policy is taxed, which means you should always consult your inspector of taxes to ensure the correct treatment of any premium and benefit payment. As a general guideline, there tends to be a tax liability either on the way in or the way out with any protection insurance policy. If tax relief has been allowed on the premiums then any benefit payable would be taxable. If the premiums have been taxed at the outset then any benefit payable is likely to be paid tax free.
How could your business benefit from key person insurance? You cannot replace the loss of a key person, but you can protect against the financial burden such an event may cause. Without the right cover in place you could also risk losing your business. Key person insurance can be used in a number of different ways, e.g. to repay any loans; to help recruit and fund the training costs for replacement staff; to meet the ongoing expenses while the level of sales recover; or to facilitate payments for outside consultants or expert advice that may be required.
How is the level of cover calculated? The cover required is measured as follows; by the key person’s contribution to profits of the business; the effect that the loss of the key person would have on the future profitability; the anticipated cost of recruiting and or training a replacement; the expected recovery period; and the amount of any loan(s) that would be called in on the death of the key person.
Next issue: A Guide to Shareholder & Partnership Protection Meanwhile should you wish to discuss any of the above in further detail, please call for a free initial no obligation chat.
Tel: 01765 604481 Mob: 07999 196984 www.cathedralfp.co.uk Cathedral Financial Planning (UK) is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. APRs are variable.
• Investments • Personal Pensions • Work Place Pensions • Mortgages • Equity Release • Life & Critical Illness Cover • Income Protection • Mortgage Protection • Key Person / Shareholder Cover & Commercial Loans
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Jennyruth Workshops: Spring Update
Goosander Box for High Batts Nature Reserve
On a windy January morning a small group of Jennyruth workers, staff and volunteers went to visit High Batts Nature Reserve to deliver a hand crafted goosander box. We met Colin Slater, chairman of High Batts near North Stainley, who gave us a guided tour of the reserve. We were shown the birdwatching hides and using binoculars we saw redpolls and bramblings. Colin showed us where the new goosander box will be placed and invited us to visit later in the year to see if it in use.
As goosanders nest in holes in mature trees, the nesting boxes are tall and replicate the hollow tree trunk and are a very different box to our usual bird boxes. Oliver really enjoyed making the box with Steve, a volunteer. “I love it. I was proud of myself when we delivered it.” For more information on High Batts visit www.highbatts.wordpress.com
...and not forgetting the bees... Not only have Jennyruth Workshops designed and made a new range of bee homes but they have also taken part in a swarm of bees workshop. The Swarm of Bees Printmaking Project, run by Artist and Beekeeper Laney Birkhead, aims to print 50,000 bees to raise awareness of bee decline and how we can all help. She has visited many schools and community
groups to help her with this important project. “Swarm Workshop at Ripon at the wonderful Jennyruth Workshops…. lots more bees were printed as part of my project - now at 35,000 bees! A big buzzy thank you to all at Jennyruth for such a great day!” Laney Birkhead. For more information about this project and exhibitions of the prints visit http://laneybirkhead. com/Swarm-of-Bees-PrintmakingProject.
Lightwater Valley Challenge Run 2016 Jennyruth Workshops were asked by Sharron Cooney, race director, to make 425 medals and 6 trophies for the Lightwater Valley 10k challenge which took place on Saturday 5th March. The day was beautiful, cold but sunny; there were three races, children, adults and a fun run. All the runners that took part in the race received a medal handed out to them by workers, staff and volunteers at Jennyruth Workshops. Lots of people made the medals, first of all Tony and Rebekah designed them and it was very hard work.
Oliver was supported by Tony to cut the medals and trophies with the laser cutter. Oliver really enjoyed doing this. Jamie helped with the designing and sanding which he found very rewarding. Bethany Evason, Rachael Addison, Matthew Evason, Anna Smith, Bryony Carrigan and Denise Carrigan all presented the medals on the day. Bethany said, ‘it was so nice to give the runners a medal that I had helped to make’.
Jennyruth Workshops Unit 5, Red House Farm, Newby Hall Estate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AY Tel: 01765 606620 email: info@jennyruth.co.uk www.jennyruth.co.uk
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100,000
reasons to be happy
Record number of visitors to Ripon Spa Gardens Things are looking rosy at Ripon Spa Gardens after the award winning park attracted a record number of visitors over the last twelve months. Since March 2013, Harrogate Borough Council has being using an electronic counting device to record the number of visits made to Ripon Spa Gardens. Over the last year over 100,000 visits have been made – an annual increase of over 18,000. The news comes shortly after the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) released figures which revealed that more people are choosing parks and gardens for a day out, with visitor numbers to gardens in the UK increasing by 3.5% in 2015. Located in the heart of Ripon, Spa Gardens has long been recognised as one of the best green spaces in the UK. The park was awarded its first Green Flag from Keep Britain Tidy in 2001. A Green Flag flying overhead is a sign to the public that the park boasts the highest possible standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent facilities. Ripon Spa Gardens now holds the record for the most Green Flags in the region having being presented with its 15th in 2015. The park boasts a Victorian bandstand, which hosts band concerts on Sunday afternoons throughout the summer months, the popular Sun Parlour café, crazy golf, a magnificent bowling pavilion and bowling green, colourful flower displays and many other facilities. A popular attraction is the set of chainsaw carvings in the gardens depicting characters from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - Alice, Caterpillar, White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts. Inspiration for the novel is believed to have come from carvings in Ripon Cathedral.
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This year, the flower beds within the gardens will be designed to celebrate the anniversaries of some of the UK’s greatest authors and playwrights including Beatrix Potter, Charlotte Bronte, Roald Dahl and William Shakespeare. Councillor Michael Harrison, Harrogate Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for the Environment said: “It is fantastic to see that the number of visitors to Ripon Spa Gardens continues to grow. It is undoubtedly one of the region’s finest parks and plays an important role in cementing our reputation as one of the country’s best floral districts. With so much to see and do, it is no surprise that the gardens attract so many visitors. “Our parks team, together with the Friends of Spa Gardens and Spa Park, work tirelessly to maintain and improve the gardens to ensure that they look as good as they possibly can. It is a real community effort. We are continually looking to see what new experiences we can introduce for visitors. There is no doubt that the Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland wood carvings have been a real draw, and we are always thinking about what we can do with our flower displays to surprise visitors. We look forward to welcoming even more people to the gardens this year.” If you are interested in finding out more about the Friends of Spa Gardens and Spa Park group please contact community@harrogate.gov.uk
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Nature
Creating spac es for yourself, family and wil dlife
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Nature’s palette is changing as life’s rhythms pick up the pace for the growing season ahead. It’s a fantastic time of year, laden with promise and splashes of spring-blushed colour. So why not get into your garden to get your hands dirty or just to relax, unwind and let your troubles float away. Make the most of your time off this year and enjoy carefree days in your own island of calm. We all thrive in a stress free environment and it’s important to take a break. Therefore, think about what you want from your garden and how you’d like to create your haven. Maybe you like clean, contemporary lines, or alternatively, a traditional, natural feel. You can use it as an extension of your living space, watch wildlife at play or even simply
Plants in Focus: Wonderful Wisteria
watch the blossoms come and go throughout the seasons. At Timothy Campbell Landscapes, we take the time to get things just right for you. We create gardens with passion, care and with a personal touch. If you want a bespoke design and/or build to create your own
beautiful, unique space then please contact Tim on 07739071012 or visit: www.timothycampbelllandscapes.co.uk
The graceful Wisteria is one of my favourite plant families. There are ten species altogether and they come from the eastern United States, Japan and China and are fully hardy. Although not native to the UK they thrive in our conditions. We mainly grow them as climbers but they can do particularly well as pot grown standards too. They prefer full sun and a welldrained, fertile soil. If you get the growing conditions right
and prune them well you will be rewarded by growth of up to 10m in height. Importantly for lovers of blooms, they can also produce a fantastic spring display of weeping, scented flowers that are a real visual treat. I recommend: Wisteria macrobotrys floribunda
Happy Gardening!
Wildlife Corner: Wildilife Corridors A lot of our wildlife appreciate a bit of protection whilst they’re on the move. There are countless ways to provide this but the main point is to ensure that a connecting corridor is available between areas for them. For example, small mammals will use hedge or fence bottoms, perennial beds or horizontal drain pipes as a highway from one feeding area to another. Whilst planning your garden aim to incorporate a few wild highways to
keep your friends coming back for more whilst ensuring their safety from their natural predators. Go on, give it a go. For more wildlife ideas check out our previous editorials in the news section at: www.timothycampbelllandscapes.co.uk
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A ‘one-stop shop’ for all your decorating needs RYDENOR LTD is pleased to announce an exciting development to the business: THIRSK DECORATING CENTRE has moved to a bigger showroom in Thirsk - opposite Tesco. Owned and run by the Etherington family since 1980 the company has expanded and developed in that time constantly broadening and upgrading its product range. What you’ll find here… - DESIGNER PAINT: Farrow & Ball is the market leader and cannot be matched on any mixing machine for colour and quality; Little Greene Paint is up and coming and we have a machine onsite to tint all their colours on demand; Zoffany Paints is a new addition and we have a full range of Sample Pots as well as new Wallpaper Books. We also have Crown, Dulux and Johnstone brands and all their mixing machines are available to mix any one of the many thousands of colours available on the spot. - WALLPAPER is taking a commanding place in our new showroom, where we are displaying more samples of innovative and beautiful papers.
New business aims to stop pain I used to think massage was just something people had at spas to help them relax. It was only when I started to suffer from chronic pain myself that I realised what massage can really do. As a keen runner I have experienced overuse injuries and strains, and I have also suffered neck and back pain and stress from working at a desk all day. Physiotherapy helped initially, but for me what made the biggest difference was massage therapy. I couldn’t believe the difference such hands-on treatment made and I wanted to learn more. I subsequently qualified as a Remedial Massage Therapist at the renowned Northern Institute of Massage, and now have my own practice at Boroughbridge, where I find it extremely rewarding helping people to feel better every day. We take our cars for regular maintenance, but do we look after our bodies in the same way? Most of us ignore pains and niggles for as long as we can, yet this is the body’s way of trying to tell us we need some TLC. Early treatment with massage can nip these problems in the bud. And if you have chronic, long term conditions don’t despair - massage therapy can treat both acute and chronic conditions. Massage can relieve pain and stress, improve mobility, accelerate recovery, and prevent further injury, and I work with a wide variety of clients, currently from 13 to 84 years old, to help treat illness, painful conditions, injury rehabilitation and disability. Contact Rachel to find out more: 07795 835663
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Along with Farrow & Ball, Little Green, Zoffany and Galerie papers we are displaying many new and exciting books from Cole and Son of London. Add all this to our huge range of decorating and woodfinishing products, plus our many years’ experience giving advice on Paint and Woodfinishes, then we have a one stop solution for all your decorating needs. NEW CONTACT DETAILS Thirsk Decorating Centre, The Old Sorting Office, Newsham Road, Thirsk, YO7 1PU Thirsk Tel: 01845440668 thirskdecoratingcentre@rydenor.co.uk www.thirskdecoratingcentre.com (coming soon) Facebook: www.facebook.com/ThirskDecCentre Twitter: www.twitter.com/ThirskDecCentre
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Laura Ashley Kitchen Collection comes to Holme Design Holme Design has been appointed an exclusive retailer of the Laura Ashley Kitchen Collection. The newly launched collection, in partnership with the Symphony Group, features six exquisitely designed ranges presenting the very best in British kitchen design. The Laura Ashley Kitchen Collection features a mix of traditional and contemporary styles which have been designed for ‘the way you live today’. Kitchens within the collection will suit every type of home from urban apartment to country cottage. Each of the six stunning ranges is available in a variety of hand-painted or oak finishes, all designed in the Laura Ashley tradition. The ranges include: Bedale: Drawing on Laura Ashley’s design heritage to create a classic kitchen style. The hand-painted panel doors with delicate handles deliver a truly elegant kitchen. Harwood: The beautifully crafted in-frame Harwood is a classic Laura Ashley creation. Offered in a palette of soft muted colours, Harwood features plate racks, dressers and glazed china cabinets to achieve that distinctive traditional British look.
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Whitby: Simple, yet elegant; Whitby showcases the best of shaker design, making it ideal for making the kitchen the heart of the home. Marlow: Fusing simple style and elegance, Marlow is everything you’d expect from a modern Laura Ashley kitchen range. Available in handpainted colours, or a choice of sophisticated gloss finishes, Marlow is a unique kitchen that impresses from every angle. Linton: Purity is at the heart of the Linton range. This versatile range features truly stunning accessories combined with simple shaker style in natural wood. Richmond: A contemporary kitchen range which is minimal and modern in its design, Richmond combines natural shades to bring a luxurious touch of refinement. Holme Design is proud to present this exclusive collection for your kitchen. The Laura Ashley Kitchen Collection is second to none with its beautiful styling, a palette of soft muted colours and coordinated accessories. Visit our showroom in Bedale and see for yourself.
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Like getting out & about? So do the people we help! The Ripon and Rural Voluntary Car Driving Service provides a lifeline to local people who are unable to get out easily. Our team of volunteer drivers helps people living in Ripon, Masham and Pateley Bridge, who are unable to access public transport due to mobility or location, to get to: • Medical and dental appointments • Day centres and lunch clubs • Visit a sick relative • Shopping Last year alone, our drivers gave 837 hours of their time to undertake over 2000 journeys for 160 people. Without this help many local people would have been unable to get to their medical appointments, go shopping or see friends.
We need more volunteers like YOU!
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As our population ages and pressure on public transport grows, demand for our service is rising. We now need more volunteer drivers to help with journeys.
around your availability. Mileage is paid directly to our drivers by the passenger at £0.45 per mile. By becoming a volunteer driver not only will you receive the satisfaction of giving practical help, you also get the opportunity to see more of our beautiful district. Why not give it a try? For more details about volunteering, or to use the service, please contact Julie Proudler, Service Co-ordinator: 01765 645907 or transport@harcvs.org.uk Harrogate & Ripon Centres for Voluntary Services, Ripon Community House, Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon, HG4 1LE, Registered Charity No. 1144758 Company No. 7760477
This is a very flexible opportunity which fits
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Out & About 4th -11th April
28th April
n Bee Happy at the Workhouse Museum Enjoy a range of family activities as part of Bee happy at the Workhouse Museum, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (weekdays only) Make milk-and-honey bread, mix honey cures and make a beeswax candle. Storytelling on Mon, Wed and Fri mornings and Meet the Beekeeper sessions (see website for details). For more information call: 01765 690799 www.riponmuseums.co.uk ........................................................
n “Life as a Thirsk/Yorkshire Vet” by Julian Norton Talk organised by Thirsk Museums. Talks are held in Thirsk Town Hall Annex and start at 7.30pm. More details: www.thirskmuseum.org ........................................................
n Ripon Ghost Walk ‘Explore the darker side of the historic city of Ripon on this ghost walk, hearing tales of ghouls and ghostly goings on around every corner!’ Cabman’s Shelter: 7:30pm and lasting 1 1/4 hours, “My family and I thoroughly enjoyed it Being from Ripon, even though we know the stories, the person presenting did a very good job. Thanks again.” Alan Bean, Ripon. Tickets a mere £2 and £1 for children. (We are supported by Ripon Museums Trust and Ripon Council.) There are walks every month until Halloween. ........................................................
2nd May
7th & 21st April
27th - 30th April
n “A Night At The Music Hall” Presented by Northallerton Musical Theatre Company: The Forum, Northallerton: 7.30 pm Come and spend an evening of real nostalgia with the Musical Theatre Company and sing all the ‘old time’ favourites. You can wear Edwardian or Victorian costumes if you wish although this is not compulsory! Tickets available from The Forum from Tel. 01609 776230 or from their website: www.forumnorthallerton.org.uk ........................................................
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30th April - 2nd May
n West Tanfield Annual Art Exhibition Sponsored by the Inner Wheel Club of Ripon Rowels. West Tanfield Memorial Hall 10am- 4pm. Free Admission Refreshments & Grand Raffle ........................................................ n Beer Festival As part of the Ripon Cathedral Revealed Festival, the Beer Festival returns, a fun day for all the family in the glorious setting of the Deer Park. Live entertainment from local musicians, a selection of fine Yorkshire food and award-winning beers, children’s activities, and a wonderful Bank Holiday party atmosphere. More details: www.riponcathedral.info ........................................................
5th & 13th May
n Ripon Ghost Walk Same as 7th & 21st April ........................................................
7th May
n Rock Show Masham Town Hall. See p28 for details
8th May
n Spring Plant Fair Newby Hall: 11:00am Nursery and specialist growers from all over the north of England come to showcase rare and unusual plants at Newby hall’s annual Spring Plant Fair. It’s your chance to ‘ask the experts’ as many of the nurseries are only too happy to give advice on getting the most out of your plants at this event. Tel: 0845 4504068 newbyhall.com ........................................................
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14th May n Verdi Requiem by North Yorkshire Chorus and Wetherby Choral Society Ripon Cathedral: 7.30pm Mowbray Orchestra (Soloists see advert) Tickets contacts 01609 775964 or 01937 583126 ........................................................
9th July
n Picnic In The Park Fantastic family day out in Thirsk (See advert opposite) www.thirskpicnicinthepark.co.uk ........................................................
Ripon Area Music & Arts 16th April n Sowerby Music St Oswald’s Church, Sowerby 7:30pm: A welcome return from this prodigious young Belgian pianist Tickets available for £11 01845 518001 www.sowerbymusic.org.uk ........................................................
16th April
n Prima Choral Artists York Guildhall, York 7:30pm: Debut concert of newly formed female choir Tickets available from £11 to £13 07809 401164 ........................................................
23rd April
n Ure Music The Coronation Hall, Langthorpe 7:30pm: 1930s Evening with The Palm Court Dance Orchestra & Paul Harper Tickets available for £15 01423 324276 www.uremusic.org.uk ........................................................
23rd April
n Richmondshire Subscription Concerts Influence Church, Richmond 7:30pm: The Villiers Quartet - a
charismatic and adventurous ensemble performs Sibelius, Beethoven, Granero Tickets available from £1 to £39 rsconcerts.org ........................................................
24th April
n Richmondshire Orchestra Richmond School, Richmond 3:00pm: Plays Mendelssohn, Canteloube, Handel and Schumann Tickets available from £0 to £10 01969 622665 www.richmondshireorchestra.org.uk ........................................................
29th April
n Ure Music St James` Church, Boroughbridge 7:00pm: Art Exhibition with Live Music & Refreshments Tickets available for £6 01423 324276 www.uremusic.org.uk ........................................................
14th May
n North Yorkshire Chorus Ripon Cathedral, Ripon 7.30pm: Joint concert with Wetherby Choral Society Tickets available for £18 01609 775776 www.northyorkshirechorus.org.uk ........................................................
14th May
n Sowerby Music St Oswald’s Church, Sowerby Time TBC: Always a pleasure to welcome back the finest talent that Yorkshire and Humberside have to offer. Tickets available from £11 to £12 01845 518001 www.sowerbymusic.org.uk ........................................................
21st May
n Paulinus Singers St Mary’s Church, Masham 7:30pm: Details tba For ticket information please contact via: 01677 450566 www.stpaulinus.org.uk ........................................................
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Put the kettle on for
homeless pets Make helping homeless pets your cup of tea on Friday 13th May 2016 by hosting a Paws For Tea tea party in aid of pet charity Blue Cross. The leading pet charity, which has a pet rehoming centre in Topcliffe, is asking animal-lovers all over the UK to get involved to help raise money for pets in need. Whether it’s at home, in the office, at school or college, Paws For Tea tea party means putting the kettle on and having a slice of cake has never been more rewarding.
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Paws For Tea! Actress and Blue Cross Ambassador Pam Ferris, says: “As the proud owner of Stan and Elsie, I know how much love and joy pets bring to our family – I wouldn’t be without them. But not all pets are so lucky and that’s where Blue Cross comes in. We all love a cup of tea and a piece of cake so why not hold a tea party for family, friends or colleagues and help raise money for this wonderful charity. Just put the kettle on and sign up now.”
Every penny raised will go towards the care of the animals at Blue Cross rehoming centres and animal hospitals. To order for a free Paws For Tea host pack, full of ideas and recipes, visit www.bluecross.org. uk/teaparty or call 0300 790 9903.
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Gree� Smoothi� This is the most popular smoothie at the moment; you’ll forget your drinking a cup full of greens, it’s that tasty! Providing you with all the healthy nutrients, while giving you a great boost of energy.
Ingredient�: Greens (2 cups of your choice) Spinach • Kale • Romaine Bok Choy Ripe Fruit (3 cups of your choice) Banana • Mango • Berries Orange • Peach • Pear Apple Grapes • Pineapple
Metho�:
Place all the ingredients into the blender and blend together until the consistency is right. Enjoy!
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Th� Strawberr� Banan� Smoothi�
A delicious smoothie that is extremely healthy and tasty, with this easy to make smoothie it’s a great way to refresh.
Ingredient�:
1 Cup of fresh strawberries (remove tops) 1 Frozen banana (peeled) 4 Cubes of ice • 1/3 Cup almond milk 1 tbs of chai seeds (soaked in ¼ cup water) *Optional* 1 Scoop protein powder
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Watermelo� Smoothi�
A refreshing smoothie that can be enjoyed using summer fruits.
Ingredient�:
1 Cup of fresh or frozen strawberries 2 Cups of chopped watermelon 1 Cup of Greek or natural yoghurt Ice Cubes
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Liquid Base (2 cups of your choice) Water • Coconut Water Almond Milk • Skim Milk
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In the past few years’ smoothies have become phenomenally popular. Although invented in the early 1930’s, the popularity and growth in the smoothie market has been driven by those who are looking to live a healthier lifestyle but also wanting to cut down on carbonated drinks. Recent figures show that British consumers spent £1.5bn on juice drinks and smoothies in the last year. With a 93% rise in the number of smoothie appliances bought throughout the UK market, this highlights just how popular smoothie making has become in the last year. Smoothies are quick and easy to make and a great way to consume
Chocolat� Banan� Nu� Smoothi�
A filling smoothie packed with vitamins and fibres, and it tastes like chocolate!
Ingredient�:
½ Cup of rolled oats (Soak in ½ cup of water overnight) • 2 Bananas ¼ Cup of nuts (Cashew, peanuts, almonds) 1 tbsp Wheatgerm • 1 Cup of milk ½ Reduced fat plain yoghurt 10-12 grams of chocolate protein powder or Coca Powder • 1 tsp of Honey 3 Ice Cubes
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Carro� & Ginger Smoothi�
Something a little different, the carrot and ginger smoothie is something sweet with that little kick of spice.
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fruits, vegetables and salads if you are not fond of eating them. A smoothie packed with calories can provide a child with the majority of their daily nutrients, whilst providing those who exercise with extra energy and protein. A sweet smoothie can be a great alternative to a dessert and a green/ vegetable based smoothie can serve as your daily intake. To keep the momentum of smoothie making going, new recipes are continually being introduced. We have picked the top smoothies that we think are worth a try.
Berr� Smoothi�
A simple recipe, packed full of goodness and antioxidants. Adding the Chi seeds gives your smoothie the perfect texture while providing a great source of fibre that helps digestion.
Ingredient�:
1 Banana • 1 tbsp of Chi seeds 2 Cup of Berries of your choice, you can mix and match. (Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries) 1 Cup of milk • ½ Cup of Greek yoghurt *Optional* Handful of baby spinach
Mang� Smoothi�
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This mango smoothie is one of the simplest smoothies, but is still very delicious.
Ingredient�:
1 Cup of chopped mango ½ Cup of milk • ½ Cup of ice ¼ Cup of plain-low fat yoghurt 1 tbsp of honey
Ingredient�:
275g (2 cups) of carrots • 1 ½ Cups of water 1 Banana • 1 Cup of pineapple ½ tbsp of fresh ginger ¼ tsp of ground turmeric (Can be replaced with cinnamon) 1 tbsp of lemon juice • 1 cup of almond milk
Enjo�! B� Gab� Scanlo�
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Happening @ Ripon Library: Apr - July ‘16 Thurs 7 April – 12 May - nine -week long Creative Writing Course led by writer Andy Croft, The course will be taking place in Ripon Library’s meeting room on Thursdays from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Each session costs £10 per person, to be paid at the session. To book your place please contact Ripon library on 01609 536623 or email ripon. library@northyorks.gov.uk. To find out more please contact Andy via email andy@smokestack-books.co.uk or by calling 01765 658317. You can also visit Andy’s website to find out more about him: www.andy-croft.co.uk Wed 13 April 9.30 – 11.30am, library meeting room – Speech and Language Drop in Session. For more information contact Ripon Children’s Centre on 01609 532608. Fri 15 April 10 – 11.30am – My Neighbourhood surgery – a FREE drop-in advice session with Ripon Police. Representatives of other services may be attending.* Fri 15 April 10.30am – a special storytime to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday! A FREE event for 2 ½-5 year olds and their families. Tues 19 April 11am - Ripon Library invites anyone who would like to become a Dementia Friend themselves or to make their
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organisation more dementia friendly to an informal session delivered by Chris Riley, Dementia Champion with Hambleton Alzheimer’s Society. The session lasts approximately 45 minutes and Chris will help participants gain an understanding of dementia, from the point of view of those who have the condition and their carers. The session aims to develop an awareness of the needs of people with Dementia and recommends some actions which participants can take to become more “Dementia Friendly”. Thurs 21 April 1-2.45pm – English For You! English lessons (five sessions) will take place at Ripon on Thursday afternoons from 21st April to 12th May, and on Tuesday 17th May, from 1.00 to 2.45. Fun activities will focus on communication. For further information and to book your place please ring 01765 677934 or contact yorkshireenglishservice@ gmail.com Fri 29 April 10.30am - musical storytimes with All Join In (Elizabeth and Leonard), suitable for children aged 2-5 and their families. Sat 7 May 11am – 4pm – Ripon library is at Sapper 300 – 21 Engineer Regiment Open Day. Come and see our Ripon Army Camp historical display at Claro
Barracks in Ripon. Fri 13 May: (Same as 15th April) Wed 18 May 9.30 – 11.30am, library meeting room – Speech and Language Drop in Session. For more information contact Ripon Children’s Centre on 01609 532608. Thurs 19 May 10.30am - 4pm - Local and Family History Fair - Ripon Library joins the national celebrations of Local and Community History Month by hosting a FREE local and family history fair. Stalls from local groups and historical societies, Ripon Army camp display and talks throughout the day. Thurs 19 May 7pm (doors open at 6.45pm) – “Battlefield success: The real story of how Yorkshire soldiers fought the Great War”, an illustrated talk by Fraser Skirrow. The tickets for the talk are £4 per person and are available in advance from Ripon Library. Fri 27 May 10.30am – a special storytime to celebrate Elmer the Patchwork Elephant. Suitable for children aged 2-5 and their families. Fri 10 June 10.30am - musical storytimes special to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday with All Join In (Elizabeth and Leonard), suitable for
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Add
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Hellebore
Also known as a Lenten rose or Christmas rose, hellebores produce spring flowers of delicate beauty and surprising resilience. In warmer climates, it may even tolerate light frosts, making it one of the best flowers to plant in spring. For unusual flowers, ask at your nursery about double-bloom varieties.
Pansy
Cool weather is just what pansy prefers. It’s an annual that gardeners flock to because it’s one of the best flowers to plant in spring for early-season containers and window boxes, relishing the variety in petal color as much as the cheery uplifted blooms.
‘Acoma’ Iris
Pick your favorite color, and there’s likely an iris to fill your spring garden need. Most put on their bloom show toward the end of spring, but the plants’ tall growth and delectable petal variations make them pretty additions to a variety of garden styles.
Snowdrop Anemone
Fragrant and festive, the bright clusters of snowdrop anemone work well even in a spring garden that’s slightly shaded. Bonus: Once the cooler temperatures of Autumn arrive, the plant may put on a second bloom show in the garden.
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#FurtherOnUpTheRoad
From The Skip To The Stage!
Masham based luthiers and designers, The Raw Guitar Co., are putting on a promotional rock show at Masham Town Hall on Saturday 7th May 2016. The star of the show will be The Junkyard Dog, a 1958 restored and customised Framus archtop guitar, that was discovered unloved and broken in two in a junk yard skip! Simon Raw takes up the story. The Junkyard Dog is a remarkable guitar. If Al Elias, our illustrious guitar builder, had not found her in a junk yard skip, I wouldn’t be writing this article today. The story of how the guitar found her way from the skip to the stage can be explained in two words: spiritual intervention! The story begins over a year ago. Bob Harrison, our acclaimed pickup guru and I had almost given up hope of finding a like-minded partner with whom we could share our love of guitar design. I’m local, Bob, however, lives in California but his soul is based in Masham! Together, we created the Raw Guitar Co. with the aim of designing guitar brands that tick all the commercial boxes; something we call “In Search Of The Lost Chord”. We were looking to find someone who was in tune with our way of working, creatively speaking. Someone who shared our vision and wanted to join us on our journey. That person was Al Elias. It was his late father-in-law who brought us together and that’s a story in itself and one day I shall put it down on paper. Suffice to say, Al coming on board was a gift from above. When Al joined us he invited me round to his workshop on Leyburn Road and proceeded to show me his wonderful guitars he had built over the past few years. You can see and hear a number of them being played at our #FurtherOnUpTheRoad Show at Masham Town Hall. As we were about to leave, something caught my eye. In the outer reaches of his workshop was an old guitar partially hidden by cans of paint and wood. “What’s that?” I asked. “It’s an old 1958 German Framus archtop I found in a junk yard skip” Al replied. “Does it play?” I enquired. “No, the neck joint is broken and she’s in desperate need of repair”. Despite her faded looks,
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this beautiful fräulein still had the X-factor: that certain something that immediately makes her stand out from the crowd. Al picked up the guitar, dusted her down and took her into his studio where we had a closer look. It was not looking good. The neck joint was indeed badly damaged, the frets were worn, the tuners were seized and the bridge was missing. Nevertheless, we both agreed she was worth saving. From spiritual intervention to restoration. Someone, does indeed, work in mysterious ways! After three months of repair work she was good to go. However, she was missing that certain something that would transform her forever: a Bob Harrison pickup! There was only one we could fit, Bob’s astonishing Breuer single coil. The pickup had given The Junkyard Dog, as we have
intuitively named her, a bark all of her own! Since we finished working on her, she has become a minor celebrity. Perhaps it’s because we photographed her in Keith Anderson’s metal recycling yard on Dallamires Lane! Our test pilot, Tom Killner immediately fell in love with her when we took her down to his rehearsal studio in Rotherham to record The Junkyard Dog Sessions for our YouTube channel. Our consultant, Gary Grainger from Bishop FM Radio, is the current custodian and grabs all the attention when he takes her to gigs. The Junkyard Dog is more than a guitar. She is part of the family and a constant source of inspiration, Consequently, she has inspired us to create the #JunkyardCollection, a brand that is representative of where we stand today regarding commercial, manufacturing and marketing acumen. Roger Clegg, Head of Business Development, is buzzing with excitement at how it’s all coming together. You can see and hear The Junkyard Dog and the #JunkyardCollection, along with other guitars and basses we have designed, at our #FurtherOnUpThe Road promo show at Masham Town Hall on Saturday 7th May 2016. On stage playing them will be the amazing Tom Killner Band with special guests Bob Angell, Gary Grainger and Mitch Laddie. If you love the blues, hard hitting rock ‘n’ roll with soul and funk overtones, this gig is not to be missed. Tickets (£8.00) can be purchased from Masham Community Office (01765 680 200) or online at wegottickets.com/event/347126. Further information on the show can be found on our Facebook page or at rawguitars.net/ news_conversation.
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