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SPRING INTO A NEW CAREER ADULT LEARNING COURSES IN RYEDALE THIS SUMMER

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TOUR DE YORKSHIRE IN NORTON & MALTON ON FRIDAY 28TH APRIL Photo: ©VisitRyedale.co.uk

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At Mickle Hill you’re spoilt for choice, with a wide range of beautifully designed one and two-bedroom apartments and dormer bungalows. You can be sure of a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and a sense of community throughout the village. If you ever need a helping hand, a dedicated care team can tailor a bespoke package for you, from temporary support to ongoing care.

A superb range of amenities At the centre of the community is the Pavilion, hosting an excellent range of amenities, so there’s plenty to do if you want to get involved.

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elcome to our April edition.

I probably say this every year, but I love April! Everywhere is fresh and new, lambs, swallows, leaves on the tress, sunshine and longer days all go towards making us feel better. Shake off the winter blues and go out and enjoy the spring!

Of course this year there are many reasons to enjoy April – Easter, cycling galore and lots of local places and events to take part in and visit.

The Tour de Yorkshire will once again be whizzing through our region. If you can, why not visit Norton and Malton on Friday 28th April where there are a whole host of activities planned to celebrate the occasion; wearing lycra is optional! More on page 6.

A local group of volunteers have taken it upon themselves to get Malton ‘blooming’ this summer.

With no lesser ambition than to win the Yorkshire in Bloom competition, see how you can wellie-up and dig in on page 10, the group would love to hear from you. From the Handy Mag office above the shops we’ll be well placed to see a floral bonanza! Ah spring!

This month the we’ll be giving both advertisers and community events more profile through our Facebook page. As with our Twitter feed, please look us up, ‘like us’ and then be at the front row for updates of what’s happening in your area.

Make sure that this spring you make time for yourself and family to have some local fun. Time races and waits for no one….

Well done to Kathleen Robinson of Pickering for winning our February competition.

Have a great month!

Marianne

PS. Our next deadline is Tuesday 4th April for our May editions. If you have a local business or event you’d like us to help promote in this edition, please get in touch as soon as possible.

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CONTENTS 6 Tour de Yorkshire in Norton and Malton 8 50th Anniversary of Beck Isle Museum 10 Malton in Bloom 18 Scampston Enchanted & Community Weekend 23 A Day in the life of a Ryedale Community Transport driver 20 Help keep Helmsley Library open 24 Puzzles 29 Interior trends for Spring 30 Wetheralds Roof Systems 32 Building or Extending? Prospect Design 35 A bespoke service from Fersina Windows 36 Competition 42 Other worldly worlds by Mary Mahon 46 A New Chapter at Kirkbymoorside Library 47 Fabulous Fabrics from Wath Court Fabrics 48 Adult education courses in Ryedale 53 Local service from Pure Car Mechanics 56 Malton & Norton Rotary Club 59 What’s on in Ryedale 78 More than just a piece of cake 83 Derwent Diggers 88 Canine hydrotherapy 91 The dangers of bulbs

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Beck Isle Museum Celebrates 50 years history items such as costume, household items ands a large photographic collection including images by local photographer Sydney Smith.

Right from the start volunteers have played a key part in keeping the museum running from painting and decorating to welcoming visitors at the reception and helping out with events. There have been numerous events taking place over the years including fetes, open days, the popular Flower Festival as well as a celebration for the centenary of the Pickering Pageant in 2010.

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t was in 1967 that a small group of volunteers, interested in local history, decided to form a museum and arts centre in Pickering. Starting out with just a few rooms containing wheelwright’s tools, costume and military uniforms, the museum has developed and expanded over the last 50 years. There are now thousands of items in the collection relating to the history of Pickering, the businesses, trades and the stories of those that lived here.

Not long after opening, volunteers clearing out the outbuildings made a few surprising discoveries including four bottles of Crofts Port Wine and a skeleton (used for medical studies as the building was previously a doctors surgery). A short time later after hearing strange noises, museum volunteers were surprised to find a horse tethered in the outbuildings. This part of the building has now been developed into display areas.

The museum has seen a whole range of items come into the collection including a funeral bier, telephone box, a Chemist’s drugs run, barbers chair and printing press. There are also many social

To celebrate the museum’s 50th anniversary there will be a temporary exhibition celebrating the history of the museum and its wide ranging collection, and a special event taking place on 27 May. For up to date information about events and for more information about visiting, take a look at the new Beck Isle Museum website www.beckislemuseum.org.uk

Harome Bowling Club Play Bowls - the sport for all If you would like to try Bowls, come along to this friendly club. The club will be able to provide you with all the equipment you need to give the Sport of Bowls a try. All you need to do is get along and enjoy the fun! We look forward to seeing you on the green soon.

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Blooming Malton Can you help give Malton a flourish this spring?

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ou might have been thinking that the centre of Malton is looking smarter but it’s about to get an extra boost! For the first time in 2017, the town will enter the ‘Yorkshire in Bloom’ competition.

Over 1600 communities around the UK enter their regional ‘In Bloom’ competition each year with the aim of transforming their cities, towns and villages. This year Malton will be entered into a new ‘Community Assessment’ category and the team are aiming to get as much of the community involved as possible. Cllr Christopher Turner, a member of the team, says, “We’re keen to get as many people involved as possible whether you are a resident, work or own a business in town. It is all about taking pride in our town and encouraging community spirit.

“Of course, floral displays play an important part in the contest but our participation in ‘Malton in Bloom’ will be assessed on how all sectors of the local community are managing the local environment within three categories; horticultural excellence, environmental responsibility and community participation.”

The RHS encourages all communities to get involved to help create safer, cleaner and greener local environments and the awards are based on the RHS’s medal standards of Gold, Silver Gilt, Silver and Bronze.

Judges will assess Malton in Bloom sometime in July with an awards ceremony in September at which the awards are announced. Five of the best are then chosen to represent Yorkshire in the RHS national finals the following year.

“We need all the encouragement, constructive criticism and better still, all the help you can give us!” says Christopher. “We already have help from

“We’re very happy to support this initiative to bring more colour to Malton” Duncan Smith, Lowfield Garage Malton & Norton Tidy Up Group, Derwent Diggers, the WI and Flower Club but there is room for many more.”

So, there are three months to bring the Malton community together to make the town sparkle.

Can you help the group with gardening or litter picking, identifying areas needing work, keeping property tidy or photography? Do you have a town centre business? Could you have a hanging basket or do you need some help with your floral display?

If you can’t give practical help, there is a Just Giving page for donations. The group is aiming to raise £1500 this year to help with planting.

To get involved, email Christopher Turner at pottingshed@maltoninbloom.co.uk or call him on 07900 227000. Have a look at the website (www.maltoninbloom.co.uk) for more information and follow Malton in Bloom on Facebook and Twitter.

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Malton & Norton Lions support new Helicopter

and the YAA have now also taken delivery of a second H145 Airbus that is based at Topcliffe in Thirsk.

The exploits of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance were seen recently on the television programme ‘Helicopter Hero’s’, shown on the ‘Really Channel’.

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alton & Norton Lions recently hosted a ‘Thank You’ event at the Ham & Cheese Country Inn at Scagglethorpe for helpers involved with the Annual Santa Sleigh. It was a splendid evening and the Lions were very pleased to be able to show their appreciation.

Some volunteers said they had shed ½ stone following the sleigh around door to door - very useful in the lead up to Christmas!

Some of the £16,000 raised went towards helping the Yorkshire Air Ambulance purchase their new ‘Chopper’, the Airbus H145. This state of the art helicopter is based at Nostel Priory near Wakefield,

Nick Simpson, from Malton & Norton Lions, says “There have been a number of rescues from our area. Our donations to the YAA are only made possible through generous donations from local members of the public”.

Leon the Lion was also keen to assist, and even took his own L plates, but it seems that the Yorkshire Air Ambulance currently don’t have any vacancies for pilots at the moment - especially if they are Lions! Well done Malton & Norton Lions.

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Scampston Enchanted Families will be flying to Scampston for the magical launch of their new fairy trail, when doors open on Good Friday, 14th April.

"Creating a fairy world has been a truly magical task and we really hope it will enchant children and parents alike on their search for our resident fairies!"

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o celebrate the launch of the new fairy forest and the arrival of Scamp the Mole’s new fairy friends, there will be an array of enchanting activities for children on the 14th April, from 11am – 3pm. These will include storytelling walks, fairy-themed crafts and fairy cakes available in the Garden Café.

The woodland play area will be transformed into an enchanting fairy land. Families will be invited to explore the woodland in the hunt for fairies. New to discover this year, children can tie their greatest wishes to our Wishing Tree!

Scampston’s Fairy Godmothers will lead two storytelling walks at 11am and 2pm, escorting families on a magical adventure into the fairy kingdom.

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All children wearing costume (anything a little magical!) will gain free entry for the day. There will also be a limited number of costumes which can be borrowed from the Ticket Office.

Isobel Pritchard, Visitor Services Manager, commented: “We are so excited to introduce something fresh for young families this spring.

Creating a fairy world has been a truly magical task and we really hope it will enchant children and parents alike on their search for our resident fairies!”

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Scampston welcomes back Ryedale Join us on 22nd and 23rd April for our first Community Weekend, and discover what's new at Scampston in 2017.

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ust one week after re-opening for 2017, Scampston will be welcoming Ryedale residents once more to explore Scampston Walled Garden & Parkland completely free-ofcharge.

Residents will have the opportunity to enjoy all the changes that have been made over the closed period, including the new Fairy Woodland for families, and to try the new cakes and lunches on the menu in the Garden Café.

Chris Legard, owner of Scampston Hall, commented: “We love the incredible buzz at our Community Weekends – it’s great to see so many people enjoying what lies on their doorstep!

“We’ve made lots of improvements over the holidays which we hope that our regular visitors will notice and

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“This year the Community Weekend will take place on the final weekend of the Easter holidays, so we hope it will help to end the break with a bit of a bang!”

Proof of address, such as a utility bill, will be required for free entry. Visitors will need to present this in the Ticket Office on arrival.

Opening hours for the gardens and the Garden Café are Tues – Sun, and Bank Holiday Mondays, 10am – 5pm.

The Hall will open for guided afternoon tours from the 21st May – 6th August.

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Helmsley Library Can you help keep it open?

From April 2017 the responsibility for the day to day running of Helmsley Library will lie with the Helmsley Community Library Group volunteers. In order for this group to maintain the hours that the library is currently open, we need to recruit more volunteers. We will need to cover 7 two/three hour sessions per week.

In the past few years libraries have adjusted to the changing needs of the community, and as well as the loan of books our library now offers access to computers, Wi-Fi and the internet, a place to research and photocopy, and somewhere to get help and advice. Being a volunteer for our library will therefore encompass many different skills and roles. As well as helping library users you will be able to make a difference in the community, make new friends and

meet people. If you enjoy meeting and greeting people, shelving or selecting books, or even in keeping our library attractive we need your help. Should your skills lie in marketing, publicity, organising events or fund raising we would especially like to hear from you.

Our volunteers won’t work on their own as there will always be at least two volunteers undertaking the sessions. In order to gain relevant experience we also offer training.

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A Day in the Life of a Ryedale Community Transport Volunteer Driver in the Falklands? That was an amazing feat. But I’ll bet you didn’t know that until the end of their service in 1992 the V-bombers were still using pretty much the same radar used in the Lancaster bombers of 1943?”

“And they went all the way to the Falklands on it?

Wow!” Truly an amazing feat.

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t’s a bright, clear winter morning as I set out to collect Geoff from Ampleforth for an appointment at Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. He’s waiting at his door as I arrive and tells me he is going for a quick check-up after a recent operation. I remark that this is my first trip to Friarage though I seem to have been to almost every other corner of North Yorkshire since I became a volunteer driver.

“Do you enjoy driving for RCT?”, Geoff asks.

“Definitely”, I say. “I enjoy driving round here and I meet some great people.”

“I couldn’t have done without the RCT car service this last few weeks while I’ve been unable to drive,” replies Geoff.

We head past Byland Abbey looking peaceful in the early morning sun and on towards Coxwold.

Geoff tells me he was in the RAF for many years and travelled all over the world during his service.

I tell him that one of the jobs I did in my later career was connected with converting the old RAF officers’ mess at Finningley into a home for a school. “Ah, Finningley,” Geoff murmurs. “One of the bases of the famous V-bombers. Brave lads that crewed those. Ready to go at a moment’s notice on a one-way ticket to nowhere. I expect you know that one of the last Vulcans did that famous trip to bomb the runway at Port Stanley

On through Coxwold and towards Thirsk where the traffic thickens a little as people head into town or up towards the A19. I quietly reflect on how interesting it is and a great privilege to hear people’s stories and recollections while driving them to important appointments. And all the time enjoying the beautiful Ryedale and North Yorkshire countryside!

We arrive at Friarage and walk down to reception.

We agree to meet there in about an hour, giving me time for a brisk walk round a bustling Northallerton and a cup of coffee. When I get back to the hospital, Geoff emerges after a few minutes with a broad grin on his face. “All mending nicely”, he says. “Just physio and GP appointments now.”

As we re-trace our route back home, the conversation inevitably turns to more recent events: Brexit, The US Presidential Election and the NHS. “It’s a funny old world,” we conclude as we arrive at Geoff’s door.

Geoff signs my paperwork and we say our goodbyes. He remarks that it’s an odd thing to say about a trip to hospital but that he’s enjoyed the journey this morning. I agree wholeheartedly and reflect again that working as a volunteer driver with RCT is really enjoyable.

Roger Gibbeson, a volunteer car driver for Ryedale Community Transport, was driving Geoff Allen to Friarage Hospital.

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Network Rail and train operators will probably require a 2nd platform for more trains. It is hoped that they and the Government Local Enterprise Partnership will pay for the bridge to mitigate for the increased delays at the level crossing and to enhance the whole travel network Ryedale District Council are looking to improve rail/bus interchange facilities and to add parking.

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The literary events are organised as part of Ryedale Book Festival’s 2017 programme and they are designed to appeal to anyone who enjoys books, reading and history.

There will be the chance to hear bestselling writer of historical fiction, Sophia Tobin, discussing her latest novel, The Vanishing and her “day-job” in the library of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in London.

There will an opportunity to join in with a book binding workshop run by York Bookbinding (advance booking needed).

Less crafty types can sit back and be entertained by the Dickens Society’s performance

of an original radio style drama ‘Murder on Miss Havisham’s Tour’ written by Brian Oxberry.

Two local writers and their York-based publisher, Stairwell Books, will be talking about publishing memoirs of their ancestors and there are plenty of activities to entertain young readers including a book trail around the house, and the chance to make up their own adventure story by playing a game with some Giant Storytelling Dice! Children will enjoy taking part in an interactive storytelling session with the talented illustrator and writer Leigh Hodgkinson.

The events will be taking place from 10:30am until 4pm and admission is free for visitors who live in Ryedale upon proof of address. Standard admission charges apply to non-Ryedale residents but the book events are free.

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Surprisingly for the time, a woman is named on our Memorial. She is Sarah Hornsey, whose parents ran a draper’s shop at 40 Market Place currently occupied by an optician. Sarah was in her early 30’s when she volunteered. One of the men to be featured is Harold Postill, who was one of eleven men who volunteered from the Snows store, which at the time stood on the corner of Castlegate and Yorkersgate.

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The money raised from the event at the RVS Centre in Pickering was presented to Saint Catherine’s area fundraiser Nicky Grunwell by the Lions coffee morning organisers. “We are extremely thankful for the fantastic support of the Ryedale Lions. The money raised will help Saint Catherine’s continue to offer their services to patients across Ryedale, Scarborough, Whitby and the East Coast,’’ said Nicky.

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A New Chapter Grand Opening at Kirkbymoorside Library

On 1st April, Kirkbymoorside Community Library and Information Centre will host a Grand Opening as it begins a new chapter in the history of the library, staffed by volunteers in the community.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will be performed by renowned author Madeleine Bunting (The Plot, Love of Country ) at 12.30. This will be followed by a ticketed event where Madeleine and fellow author and film producer Rosie Alison (I Can’t Begin to tell You, The Boy in Striped Pyjamas, Testament of Youth) will be joined by Patrick Wildest (curator at Shandy Hall, Coxwold) to talk about their work.

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The Last of the Wild Chickens

Vinny burst through the door of the community centre. “You’ll never guess what’s on top of the bike shed!”

At the mention of the bike shed Eunice’s heart skipped a beat; had Vinny discovered her guilty secret?

She’d been stacking chairs, assuming that all the members of her ‘Trimmer You!’ slimming club had departed. It had been a tough session. She’d had to be particularly strict with the group about avoiding the temptation of chocolate over the Bank Holiday weekend. There had been tears. Now Vinny was back, his ‘Trimmer of the Week’ rosette flapping in the breeze.

“An actual chicken!” he continued breathlessly. “Sat there bold as brass.”

Eunice stared at him, her mind racing. A chicken was not what she was expecting.

“Don’t be daft,” she reasoned. “There’s no way a chicken could get up there - they can’t fly.”

“Try telling that to this one,” Vinny laughed.

“It’s probably just a pigeon,” Eunice said firmly, hoping this would be enough to make Vinny finally go home.

“I’m no Bill Oddie, but I think I know the difference,” he said. “Come and have a look if you don’t believe me.”

Very reluctantly Eunice pulled on her anorak and followed Vinny to the bike shed. A fat brown bantam sat clucking on the flat roof admiring the view.

“I wonder where it’s come from,” Eunice said, her eyes searching the rest of the roof. “Someone round here must keep chickens.”

“Perhaps it’s been living wild,” Vinny said.

“A chicken wouldn’t last five minutes in the wild.”

“Well they had to live in the wild originally,” Vinny answered. “This might be the last of the wild chickens.”

“We’ll have to get it down,” Eunice said irritably, reminded, more than ever, how annoying Vinny could be. “We can’t lock up and leave it there. Can you reach up and grab it?”

“I’m not sure.” Vinny looked worried. “I’ve never held a bird before.”

Eunice did not find this at all surprising. The bird ruffled her wings and stared at them indignantly.

“Just grab her firmly around her sides,” Eunice said.

“I’ll go and phone the caretaker to see if he knows who she belongs to.”

Eunice went back into the community hall and paced up and down. She needed time to think.

Within moments Vinny popped his head around the door.

“Mystery solved!” he said cheerfully. “This lady walked into the car park and asked if I’d seen her chicken.”

“Who was it?” Eunice hoped her ordeal was finally over.

“Someone from the village,” Vinny said. “She said chickens can fly, they’re just not very good at it.

Apparently this one’s always trying to escape.”

“So it wasn’t a wild chicken then?” Eunice smirked.

“No, but I think it was a magic one. Look...” From behind his back Vinny produced a large Easter egg wrapped in pink foil. “It had rolled down the side of the shed. That chicken must have laid it.”

Eunice stared first at Vinny in disbelief, and then at the incriminating confectionary. She had one last trick up her sleeve.

“A chocolate egg laying chicken!” she gasped. “I’ve heard of them but I’ve never seen one in real life.”

She held out her hand for the egg. “I’d better take care of that.”

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Internationally, Rotary’s biggest achievement has been to lead in the virtual eradication of polio world wide – last year there only 27 cases in three countries in the world. Rotarians have raised and provided $1.5 billion towards this goal, now helped by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation which triples all money raised by Rotary. In addition Rotary has stocks of key items to go into disaster areas such as ShelterBoxes and AquaBoxes, which are delivered rapidly once access is possible to the affected area. The Malton and Norton Club donated £1000 to help the Rotary national appeal for Haiti in the wake of “Hurricane Michael” for the purchase of water Lifestraws.

The Rotary Club of Malton and Norton was founded in 1946 and consists of a mixture of men and women from a variety of backgrounds who come together to serve the community locally and worldwide. It is backed up by a group of Friends of Rotary.

Recently joined member Margaret Pepper said “I was the first woman member of the Malton and Norton Rotary Club and have been made most welcome by the existing members. The best things about being a member are meeting other like minded men and women and making a positive contribution to the community” Locally they raise substantial sums of money from activities such as the “posh” charity shop, the new 10km run, a bag pack at Morrison’s, a golf tournament etc. This money is then used to help community activities such as the local food bank, local youth groups, planting of spring bulbs in public areas and helping to fund the proposed new “Welcome to Malton” signs. They have also played a major role in the Malton War Memorial Refurbishment project.

If you would like to know more, please Google the Malton and Norton Rotary website or email mandnrotarysec@gmail.com and arrange to go along to one of their meetings. There will be a warm welcome and the first meeting is free!

Meetings take place on the first, and fourth Mondays of each month at 6pm for a 6.30pm meal and usually a speaker. The second Monday each month is a brief business meeting.

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Friday 21st April – Sunday 23rd April 2017 Three irresistible Easter concerts in

Norton, Scarborough and York

Friday 21 st april 2017 7.30pm st peter’s ChurCh, NortoN

Summer Festival Launch Concert Busch Piano Trio Haydn Mendelssohn Dvořák

saturday 22 Nd april 2017 7.30pm ChurCh oF st martiN-oNthe-hill, sCarborough

The Sixteen Harry Christophers (conductor) Poetry in Music

After the concert, Artistic Director Christopher Glynn will announce the programme for Ryedale Festival 2017. tiCkets: £20 (CeNtre) aNd £17 (side aisles)

A programme deeply rooted in the great tradition of British choral music. tiCkets: £30 (NaVe seatiNg), £25 (rear seatiNg) aNd £20 (side aisles)

suNday 23 rd april 2017 3pm the NatioNal CeNtre For early musiC (st margaret’s ChurCh, Walmgate, york)

Iestyn Davies (countertenor) and Thomas Dunford (lute) A Musical Banquet An evocative and intimate programme from the golden age of the lute song. tiCkets: £20

Box Office: 01751 475777 – www.ryedalefestival.com joiN us For our summer FestiVal – 14 th – 30 th july 2017

Perry’s BRITISH & CONTINENTAL HOLIDAYS

2017 EXCURSIONS APRIL

SEPTEMBER

Sunday 23rd April Salford Quays & Media City, Manchester. £38

Saturday 16th Sept Harrogate Autumn Flower Show £19 Harrogate Town Centre – £19

Saturday 8th April Skipton Market £20 Boundary Mill, Colne £20

MAY

Monday 1st May A day in Liverpool £25 Sunday 21st May Seahouses and the Farne Islands. £40

JUNE

Saturday 10th June RHS Flower Show, Chatsworth House. £56 Sunday 25th June Knowsley Safari Park £38

JULY

Sunday 16th July Rail & Sail in the Lake District £39

AUGUST

Saturday 12th August Boston Town (Market Day) & Springfield outlet, Spalding £25 Sunday 27th August Alnwick Castle & Gardens £25 (excludes entry) Cragside House, Gardens & Woodlands. £25 (excludes entry)

Sunday 3rd September National Memorial Arboretum, Stafford. £25

OCTOBER

Sunday 1st October Scenic Rail & Coach Tour of Wensleydale £34 SATURDAY 14TH OCTOBER Skipton Market £20 Boundry Mill, Colne £20

NOVEMBER

Saturday 11th November Beverley or Hull £17 Tuesday 21st November Chatsworth House & Christmas Market £25 (excluding entry) Sunday 26th November The Birmingham International Tattoo – NEC Arena £58

DECEMBER

SUNDAY 3RD DECEMBER Arley Hall at Christmas.

Northwich, Cheshire £35

Simply ring us and reserve your seat.

2017 COACH TOURS GLOUCESTER TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL

Fri 26th – Mon 29th May £289 pp

SHETLAND & ORKNEY ISLAND ADVENTURE Sun 11th – Fri 16th June £749 pp

HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW & WINDSOR CASTLE Fri 7th – Sun 9th July £278pp

ISLE OF WIGHT

Mon 21st – Fri 25th August £378pp

SWITZERLAND – SWISS ALPS & THE BERNINA EXPRESS

Mon 24th July – Wed 2nd August £948pp

THE SEVERN VALLEY – PLANES, BOATS & TRAINS Fri 1st – Mon 4th September £298pp

THE ENGLISH RIVIERA & AGATHA CHRISTIE’S HOUSE

Mon 23rd – Fri 27th October £398pp

THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR & LINCOLN Sun 19th – Mon 20th November £188pp

LOCAL DEPARTURES FROM HELMSLEY, KIRKBYMOORSIDE, PICKERING, THORNTON LE DALE, MALTON, NORTON

For further information and our full itineraries, please call our office on

01653 690500 or visit www.perrystravel.com Perry’s Travel, Riccal Drive, York Rd Ind Park, Malton, YO17 6YE

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Do you have an event that you would like to publicise here?

Contact Nicky on 01653 690859 or nicky@thehandymag.co.uk

What's On

Local events in the Ryedale area this month a welcome return. Five professional opera singers with a programme of church and folk music.

For details 01347 878754 or email jsoak@ btinternet.com

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET Saturday 1 April Market opens 10.30am-1.30pm. www.hovingham-market.org.uk

YORKSHIRE WOLDS CYCLE CHALLENGE

Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 July Annual Fundraising Bike Ride. Open to riders of all ages and abilities, this challenging two day ride covers 146 miles following a spectacular route on quiet roads round the stunning Yorkshire Wolds.

Raising money for Ryedale Special families. www.yorkshirewoldcyclechallenge.org.uk

CONCERT AT SHERIFF HUTTON PARISH CHURCH

Saturday 29 April 7.30pm in the Village Hall. With the return of the fantastic, versatile Elastic Band. A toe tapping evening of favourites and a sprinkling of new melodies. A licensed bar will be available and our usual sumptuous supper table. This is a true community event of local musicians and volunteers. Tickets £10.

Ticket only event. Contact Margaret 01347 878314, Meg 01347 878136 or Wendy 01347 878581

SPORTSMAN REUNION DINNER

Thursday 13 April A reunion meal at Malton & Old Malton Cricket Club and Old Malton St Mary’s Football Club, and a chance to reminisce for all former and current cricketers and footballers who have played for or against both clubs over the last 60 years. Tickets £25 incl 3 course meal.

For more information contact Joy Hudson on 01653 692223, Denis Johnson on 01653 600003 or Andy Leadill on 07977 572365

Saturday 1 April The Hermitage Ensemble from St Petersburg make

PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE

First Friday of every month An opportunity to talk to a Dementia Support Adviser in confidence between 10am and 12 noon. If you are concerned about dementia and would like to book an appointment please contact the receptionist on 01751 471296 Option 2 appointments.

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DEMENTIA FORWARD

Quiz night (every 3rd Tues of month)

Wednesdays Welcome Wednesday Wellbeing Cafe at Middleton and Aislaby Village Hall. 1-3pm. £3 per person. Refreshments. Meet new friends.

Wednesdays Whist Drive & Free & Easy. Free snooker light.

Mondays (except Bank Holidays) Monday Melodies from 10.30am to 12 noon. This group offers an experience that can be shared and enjoyed by people living with dementia, their carers and volunteers. No singing experience is necessary, Sessions will be held every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at the Memorial Hall, Potter Hill, Pickering.

Contact Dementia Support Adviser Sue Fergusson on 01904 692473 or email help@ dementiaforward.org.uk

Fridays Snowball money bingo

MALTON RAILWAYMEN'S SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB

Thursdays Snooker & Billiards League (tables n/a), Free & Easy

Saturdays Concert Night (Top Acts), Money bingo & Play Your Cards Right Sundays Money Bingo. (Lunchtimes – free snooker light) Concert Room avail to hire. Please telephone for availability.

2 Welham Road, Norton Tel: 01653 698537 Open 6.30pm daily. Sun lunch 11.30am-3pm.

Tuesdays Charity prize bingo. Darts League & Free & Easy.

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Thursday 27th April 2017

WEDNESDAY Pickering Pickering Library, The Ropery YO18 8DY 10am, 5pm & 7pm Tel: Phoebe 07969 958183

5pm - 9pm

Following the success of our Milton Rooms Wine Tasting held in November, we are now holding a Spring Tasting to showcase our wine portfolio.

We are showing over 100 wines from around the World to suit all pockets.

Come along - there may be something for your Summer event or your wedding festivities.

THURSDAY Kirkbymoorside Kirkbymoorside Methodist Church, Piercy End YO62 6DQ, 5pm & 7pm Tel: Phoebe 07969 958183

Entrance : £7.50 on the door - no tickets required

to be held at Sundella House, Malton YO17 7EE Parking available on site - Easy access to railway and bus station

Check our website for further details www.derventiowines.co.uk

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or email info@tatesmith.com

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Opening Times: 8.30 am to 5pm Mon-Fri/8.30 am to 11 am Saturday

Sundella House, Sheepfoot Hill, (next to firestation) Castlegate, Malton YO17 7EE

slimmingworld.co.uk

0344 897 8000

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SPRING TOURS AND TASTINGS

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RYEDALE VINEYARDS Vineyard • Winery • Tours • Luxury Accommodation Join us for Tours and Tastings from May 2017, prices from £10 per person, lunches also available. Visit our website or telephone us for availability. Our award winning wines also available direct from the winery.

Ryedale Vineyards • Farfield Farm • Westow • Malton • YO60 7LS www.ryedalevineyards.co.uk E: ryedalevineyards@gmail.com 07792 276713

RYEDALE SINGING FOR THE BRAIN

1st & 3rd Thursday of each month An informal singing group for people with memory problems and their carers. 1.30-3pm at the Salvation Army, 40 Wood Street, Norton. £2 donation. A Dementia Support worker attends all these groups so there is someone to talk to if you need help or information.

Contact the local Alzheimer’s Society office on (01723) 500958.

MUSICAL MEMORIES

MALTON & NORTON TIDY UP GROUP

Sunday 2 April 10am - 12 noon. Meet at Water Lane car park.

Litter picking, weeding, sweeping. Bags and litter pickers are provided by Streetscene (Ryedale District Council) but please bring your own gloves and tools.

Facebook ‘Malton and Norton Tidy Up Group’

Mondays (except Bank Holidays) Join us for a happy hour of singing all your favourite songs from 1920s -70s. 11am-12 midday at the WRVS Hungate Centre Pickering. Everyone welcome. £2 per person incl refreshments Contact Ruth 07527 006402

atmosphere.10am-12 noon in the Memorial Hall (Beckett Room) Pickering Telephone 07490 480525 or visit www.yorkcruse.com/cruse-in-ryedale

CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE DROP IN SUPPORT SESSIONS

YORK CITY GOSPEL CHOIR AT WELCOME CHURCH, PICKERING

Last Friday of every month Talk with a specially trained Bereavement Supporter in a relaxed and informal

Saturday 1 April 7pm in Pickering Memorial Hall with free admission, and promises to be a great evening.

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NEXT STEPS, NORTON

Daily Community Cafe Monday to Friday 8am-3pm. Pop in for a cuppa and a chat.

The Cafe will be closed on Good Friday 14th April and also Easter Monday 17th April.

Every Tuesday Out of Hours Club. 5pm-8pm. Come and have a low cost hot meal with us, do your laundry, and have a shower if you want to in a safe and warm environment.

Wednesday Mornings Men in Sheds, Handbags and Hammers crafts.

9am - 12 noon in the Jubilee Rooms at Methodist Church, Kirbymoorside.

Refreshments £2.

Thursday mornings Men in Sheds, Crafts & Cafe. 9am-12 noon at Pickering WRVS Community Centre on Hungate.

Café serving hot drinks, hot food and cakes.

Thursday afternoons Afternoon teas, bingo and social activities.

1.30 - 3.30pm at WRVS Community Centre on Hungate in Pickering. £2. All welcome Every Thursday Out of Hours Club. 5pm - 8pm. Come and have a low cost hot meal with us, do your laundry, and have a shower if you want to in a safe and warm environment.

Sunday 30 April ‘Totally Not Lonely Sunday Lunch’. Join us for Sunday lunch at our Community Cafe in Church Street, Norton. £5 per person for 2 courses.

Cafe is open from 9am- 2pm. Sunday lunch is served at 12 noon. All welcome. Transport available.

Supporting people in Ryedale, helping to prevent isolation and loneliness. Door to door transport is also available for all events.

Telephone 01653 690854 for more information or to book transport.

'THE SHUFFLE MONSTERS' AT WELBURN VILLAGE HALL

Saturday 8 April Doors open 7pm at Welburn Village Hall. An impressive sound blown away by lead singer Maggie’s amazing voice. This dance/blues music trio come with bags of soul and funk which guarantees a fantastic night of music, dancing and entertainment. The group have recorded and performed with top acts such as Mark Knopfler, Martha Reeves, Edwin Starr, Ray Davies and the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Bar and raffle.

Tickets £10 Contact Sylvia on 01653 619764 or sylvia. haines@hotmail.co.uk or Yvonne 01653 618610

PLEASURE RIDE, HELMSLEY

Sunday 21 May Organised by North & East Yorkshire Group of Endurance, all places to be prebooked please.

The group is affiliated to Endurance GB – The national body for competitive long distance horse riding. We organise a number of pleasure rides and competitive rides throughout the year, along with training and social events for the newcomer to the most experienced of endurance riders. www.endurancegbneyorkshire.co.uk

APRIL AT WELCOME CHURCH, PICKERING

Celebrations on Palm Sunday and Easter, with a special suprise on Easter Sunday.

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T H O M P S O N S Famous fish and chips Restaurant and Takeaway

Something for everyone…

Fish dishes, salads, tower burgers, steaks, pies, children’s meals Comfortable 120 seater restaurant ideal for couples, families & large parties

Hazelbush, Malton Road, York YO32 9TW T: 01904 468022 Have a look at our menu on our website www.thompsonsfishandchips.com Sunday 23 April Story Telling afternoon.

Sunday 30 April Talk about Christian Aid.

SCARBOROUGH & RYEDALE SASH SLEEP OUT

Friday 7 April Preventing Youth Homelessness Together. We are having a sleep out in Scarborough to raise awareness of homelessness in young people. Held at Yorkshire Coast College.

Register online www.sash-uk.org.uk or email info@sash-uk.org.uk

RYEDALE U3A

April programme of events Please see our website u3asites.org.uk/ryedale/ groups for more information.

BULLZ VX CLUB

1st & 3rd Sunday of every month 4-5pm at the Memorial Hall, Kirkbymoorside. £1.50 per person. For further information please contact 079990 038669 or 07773 961607 www.thebullz.co.uk

EVENTS AT THE KIRK THEATRE, PICKERING Wednesday 5 April Cinema showing of ‘Rogue One’.

2.30pm and 7.30pm

Tuesday 2 May Saturday 6 May High Society.

Tickets from the Box Office on 01751 474833 or www.kirktheatre.co.uk

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Tickets £5 (to include glass of wine and 10% discount voucher for the evening or in store), Contact Jane 01439 788870.

MALTON EGGSTRAVAGANZA OPEN DAY AT HAROME BOWLING CLUB

Sunday 30 April If you would like to try Bowls, come to the open day at this friendly club. Equipment will be provided. Starts at 2pm.

For more information contact Malcolm Armstrong,Club Secretary telephone 01751432565 or email malcolma1@live. co.uk

THE WI FOR WASS, AMPLEFORTH & SURROUNDING VILLAGES

Thursday 20 April Fashion Show by Sentier of Pickering and Champley’s Shoes. This season’s fashion in styles to suit everyone. 7.30pm in Wass Village Hall.

Sunday 9 April 11.30am - 5pm in Malton Market Place. Dont miss the cavalcade arrival of 1000 motorbikes, trikes and scooters from 12.30pm. Live music, stalls, street food, charity tombola, free easter egg for every child.

MALTON MUSEUM OPENS

Saturday 15 April – 28 October 36 Yorkersgate, Malton YO17 7AB enquiries.maltonmuseum@gmail.com 01653 691262 www.maltonmuseum.co.uk

PICKERING PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP SPRING FAIR

Saturday 8 April 11am - 1pm at Pickering Memorial Hall. Tombola, Stalls, Temporary Tattoos, Refreshments, Raffle, Games, Tables for Hire. Contact pickeringpreschoolplaygroup@yahoo.com

Easter fun for the whole family at Burton Agnes Hall

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hroughout the Easter holidays, Burton Agnes Hall will be hosting a feast of activities for families to enjoy.

From 8th- 23rd April, children are invited to take part in an Easter trail around the wonderful grounds of the Hall, solving clues while exploring the extensive gardens. Once the puzzle has been solved, every child will receive an Easter treat.

On Easter Sunday and Monday, children can hunt chocolate Easter eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny in the Hall’s woodland, and even meet the bunny himself!

The stunning gardens and grounds also offer a magnificent yew tree maze (perfect for letting off steam), giant board games including chess, draughts, quoits, snakes and ladders and hop

scotch, while the nature gardenis the perfect place to relax and spot butterflies and bees emerging to enjoy the spring flowers.

The courtyard café will be open for visitors to enjoy homemade meals, light bites and indulgent treats.

Meanwhile, the Gift Shop and Home & Garden Shop will be full to bursting with the new season’s gifts. Visitors can also choose from a range of home grown plants propagated from the Hall’s gardens, ready to bloom in the coming months.

Simon Cunliffe-Lister says: “Our children really look forward to the Easter egg hunt - they love searching for chocolate Easter eggs and meeting the Easter bunny. We love joining many others who visit our home at Easter and enjoy the Easter celebrations as much as we do.”

Easter Trail 8th April - 23rd April, from 11am 5pm daily Easter Egg Hunt 16th and 17th April, from 11am - 5pm daily

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PRIZE BINGO NIGHT WITH R.N.L.I. HELMSLEY BRANCH Saturday 22 April 7.30pm at the Scouts Hut, Helmsley. Doors open 7pm. There will also be a Raffle. Please come along and support us.

SHERBURN SPORTS CLUB Saturday 1 April Cash prize bingo

Sunday 16 April Car boot sale. Sellers from 11am, buyers 12pm. £5 car ,£7 van/trailer. Teas/coffees/bacon sandwiches on sale & tómbola. Bar open from 12pm

2017 RYEDALE FESTIVAL - EASTER Friday 21 April Opening Concert and launch of the summer festival programme - Busch Piano Trio. 7.30pm at St Peter’s Church, Norton.

Saturday 22 April Poety in Music - The Sixteen. 7.30pm at the Church of St Martin-on-the-Hill, Albion Road, Scarborough.

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HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE

Monday 3 April Helmsley Decorative and Fine Arts Society - Hull and its Architectural Heritage. This lecture will be an exploration of the UK City of Culture’s rich architectural heritage illustrating Hull’s role as one of Britain’s leading ports since the Middle Ages, with particular emphasis on the medieval churches, 17th and 18th century merchants’ houses and imposing Victorian and Edwardian public and commercial buildings.

Tuesday 4 April - Friday 28 April Bren Head - Exhibition Friday 7 April Being Brel - Nick O’Connor performs a one-man show which celebrates the life and chansons of Jacques Brel, one of history’s greatest lyricists and performers.

Wednesday 19 April - Saturday 22 April 1812 Theatre Company - Gaslight. Gaslight focuses on a seemingly normal couple, the Manninghams. It turns out that the suave Jack Manningham is slowly torturing his wife, Bella, into insanity under the guise of kindness. Soon, Bella is visited by a Scotland Yard inspector, Roughy.

He convinces her that her husband is a maniacal criminal wanted for a murder committed 15 years ago. Bella gains confidence in herslf as she and the inspector work together to build up evidence against Jack.

Friday 28 April Nick Sharratt’s Big Draw-Along - Award winning children’s illustrator Nick Sharratt returns to Helmsley to share his very best drawing tips.

Saturday 29 April Stillhouse - a mandolin, guitar, double bass and vocal trio ensemble, presenting beautifully crafted original songs and meticulously arranged instrumental material with roots in bluegrass, jazz and folk. www.helmsleyarts.co.uk

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OPENING/SIGNING ON DAY AT WELHAM OUTDOOR BOWLS CLUB

Sunday 23 April Between 2pm and 4pm at Welham Outdoor Bowls Club, The Green, Park Lane, Norton, just off Welham Road. We welcome existing and new members, young and getting older in years, just come along, have a try, if you enjoy yourself, then you will be very welcome to join.

If you would like to join and can’t make the Open Day, then please ring Kath Jeanes, the secretary, on 01653 697380

BARN DANCE/CEILIDH AT NUNNINGTON VILLAGE HALL

Saturday 22 April 8 o’clock onwards. Tickets only £12 to include hot supper. Contact 01439 748310 or any committee member.

OPEN GARDENS AT BULMER

Sunday 28 & Monday 29 May (Bank Holiday) 1-5pm There will be eight gardens between 1-5pm. A large variety of plants will be for sale as

well as teas in the Village hall, in aid of village hall funds.

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP MEETING

Tuesday 25 April In the Village Hall at 7.45pm. It will be preceded by our AGM at 7pm. All welcome. Our speakers this month are Church Wardens Roy Thompson and John Oakley. ‘Four Hundred Years of Village Charities’ is a presentation on the development of charitable work in Sheriff Hutton following the Dissolution of the Monasteries which put many out of work and some into the Workhouse.

Our speakers will bring us up to date on how the Charities are currently managed today.

All welcome. Members £2.Visitors £3. Beryl Haigh our Treasurer will be on hand to collect membership fees for 2017.

Fryton Catering Shooting Lunches • High Quality Country Catering • Weddings Parties • Christenings Funerals • Corporate Contact Linda Dickinson, South Barn, Fryton, Slingsby, YO62 4AT

T: 01653 628774

E: frytoncatering@hotmail.co.uk www.frytoncatering.co.uk • facebook.com/ FrytonCateringCompany

Fryton Catering Coffee House (At Nunnington Studios, YO62 5UR)

Open from 1st April 10am – 4pm Closed Mondays except for Bank Holidays

T: 01439 748558 Email: frytoncateringcoffeehouse@hotmail.com

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TERRINGTON GARDEN CLUB VISIT

EVENTS AT SCAMPSTON HALL AND GARDENS

Saturday 1 April Try your hand at Needle Felting : Easter Rabbits Saturday 8 April Learn the techniques and skills to give you home a vintage look. Simply Vinatge : Home Crafting Skills Tuesday 11 April Come along and make a beautiful floral arrangement for Easter. Floral Inspirations for Easter.

Thursday 13 April Slow walks for busy people. Learn to perceive the landscape in a different way.

Wednesday 27 April 2pm, Weathervane House, Seaton Ross. A lovely two acre woodland garden with magnolias, azaleas, flowering trees and uncommon shrubs.

Also a wide range of spring bulbs including erythroniums and trilliums. Contact 01653 648158 for more details.

KIRKBYMOORSIDE 10K RUN

Sunday 30 April The 18th annual 10k run is a big day for Kirkby moorside. The race is based right in the heart of the town starting and finishing in the same location. The event raises money for the PTA groups of local schools Kirkbymoorside CP school and Gillamoor C of E School. There is also a 4km road race for children in school years 7 to 11, a children’s 1 mile race for school years 2 to 6 and a dash for children in chool year 2 and under.

For more information and to enter visit www. kirkbymoorside10k.co.uk

Friday 14 April to Sunday 18 June Exhibition ‘Landscapes and Lives’ by Lucy Saggers Friday 14 April ‘Meet Scamp’s Fairy Friends’. A fun and fairyfilled day of story-telling, crafts, games and fairy cakes.

Saturday 15 April Easter market in the Conservatory Tuesday 18 April Wonderful Wildlife Day - an introduction to the world of wildlife for families with fun crafts.

Thursday 20 April to Friday 21 April Traditional Stained Glass Creations - learn the art of stained glass through a two day programme.

Thursday 20 April Join one of our heritage volunteers on a fascinating guided walk of the parkland and learn about the legacy that landscape architect Capability Brown has left on the landscape here.

Saturday 22 April to Sunday 23 April Ryedale Community Weekend - free entry all weekend for Ryedale residents.

Saturday 22 April Willow craft with Anthea Firth.

For more information and to book on any course visit www.scampston.co.uk

EASTER AT BURTON AGNES HALL

8 April to 23 April 11am-5pm. Children are invited to take part in an Easter trail around the magnificent grounds of the Hall, solving clues while exploring the extensive gardens. Once the conundrum has been solved, every child will receive an Easter treat. There are puzzles to solve and games to play, while in the craft tent children can get creative with colouring.

There is also a giant golden egg to find, which the Easter Bunny has been hidden somewhere in the grounds! Adults £7, Seniors £6.50, Children £4, Under 5’s free.

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Sunday 16 April and Monday 17 April 11am to 5pm. Children are invited to join the Easter Bunny and search for some of the many thousands of chocolate Easter eggs that are hidden in the Hall’s woodland.

Adults £7, Seniors £6.50, Children £4, Under 5’s free. No need to book, just come along! www.burtonagnes.com

MALTON & NORTON ROTARY SPEAKER MEETING

Monday 3 April 6pm for 6.30pm meal and speaker at the Talbot Hotel Malton. For more information pleaase contact mandnrotarysec@gmail.com

AMPLEFORTH AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB MEETING

Wednesday 5 April History of Valley Gardens in Harrogate. A talk by Sue Wood. 7.30pm at Ampleforth Village Hall. For more information contact Joyce.chase@btinternet. com

RK ANDREWS Painting, Decorating & Handyman

• All aspects of painting & decorating • No job too small or too large Call Richard on

07784 471837

Ryedale based

BRISTLES

EASTER FAMILY FUN AT CASTLE HOWARD Friday 14 April to Monday 17 April Enjoy all the fun of the farm when our mobile petting farm visits. www.castlehoward.co.uk

EASTER EGG HUNT AT ST MARY'S PRIORY CHURCH OLD MALTON Monday 17 April 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Free admissions and light refreshments. Come and enjoy the fun!

D BARKER Building and Joinery

Extensions • Renovations • New Builds • All Aspects of Building & Joinery Work For a FREE site visit and quote call Dan Barker

07956 555036 01653 698887 barkd546@aol.com

APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS SERVICE & SALES IN RYEDALE

Gas Servicing

by Gemma Only £50* Female Engineer, 16 years experience Gas safe Reg (Formerly Corgi) Extra Discount for O.A.Ps Landlord Certificates Covering, Malton & Pickering areas

CHIMNEY SWEEP SERVICES

NO VAT

“I work so clean you wouldn’t know I’ve been” Sweep and Vac clean to BS6461.

Gutter Cleaning Service Available.

Friendly and Efficient Service

Jonathan Moxon Domestic Appliance Engineer

T: 01653 627238 M: 07939 644356

jon.mox@virgin.net

01751 432427

Call: 07793 355168 Now: 01653 619128

www.gemsgas.co.uk Mains gas only

*Price is per appliance service. Prices valid until 30/04/2017 Gas Safe Registration: 306031

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prospective members to visit us and experience club naturism as summer commences.

For more details of the event & to register to attend please see the website: http://www. whiteroseclub.com/events/

RYEDALE WOODTURNERS

RYEDALE WALKING GROUP

Thursday 6 April Demonstration by Andrew Hall 7.30 – 9.30pm at Snainton Village Hall. A demonstration by a top professional, famous for his turned wooden hats and helmets, and his “bowlkelele” turned musical instruments.Free “come and try it” for prospective new members.

Further details at www.ryedalewoodturners. org.uk

Sunday 9 April Great Dunn Fell, Cross Fell to Kirkland linear walk (8 miles)

MEETING AT MIDDLETON AISLABY WRELTON W.I.

Saturday 1 April ‘Figure 8’ walk around Appleton-le-Moors.

(10.1 miles)

Saturday 15 April Farndale from Lowna (8.8 miles) Saturday 22 April Goathland, Wheeldale and Simon Howe (13.5 miles) Tuesday 25 April Levisham and Hole of Horcum (6.2) Sunday 30 April Sleightholme Dale and South Bransdale (7.5 miles) For more information please visit www.ryedalewalking.com

Wednesday 5 April Jeff Andrews will give a talk on “The Travelling Man”in the Village Hall, Middleton, at 7.15pm.

Visitors are always welcome.

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MALTON WI MEETING

Thursday 28 April Kicking the bucket- Fergus Court talking about preparing funeral plans. 7.30pm at St Leonards and St Marys Church community rooms, Church Hill, Malton For more information email: maltonwi@ hotmail.co.uk or visit website: maltonwi. wordpress.com

HELMSLEY DECORATIVE & FINE ART SOCIETY LECTURE

Monday 3 April Hull and its Architectural Heritage by Dr David Neave. Lectures are held in Helmsley Arts Centre auditorium at 7.15pm. Annual membership: £45 per annum for 9 lectures Individual lecture £10 Contact Membership Secretary on 01439 770617. www.northeast.nadfas.net

OPEN DAYS AT THE WHITE ROSE CLUB Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 May White Rose Club is a member’s naturist club in Ryedale and this event is intended to allow

QUIZ NIGHT AT THE FAIRFAX ARMS, GILLING EAST

Monday 10 April Starting at 8pm. Entry is £1 per team member with teams of no more than four.

In aid of Gilling East Village Hall Heating Fund.

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RYEDALE FAMILY HISTORY GROUP

Wednesday 19 April 7.30pm at The Village Hall, Hovingham, York Colin Narramore - A Prisoner, A Pirate, a Dog Musher and Shipwrecks. An unusual family tale!

RYEDALE STROKE GROUP

Thursday 27 April 2pm at St.Leonard’s Church Rooms, Malton ‘Modern Living at Burton Agnes Hall’ a talk by Olivia Cuncliffe-Lister.

RYEDALE BOOK FESTIVAL EVENT AT NUNNINGTON HALL

Saturday 1 April Take part in a range of activities that are designed to appeal to book lovers of all ages. Sit back and be entertained by the Dickens Society’ s performance of an original radio drama based on Miss Havisham’s murder. Two local authors and their York-based publisher, will be talking about publishing memoirs of their ancestors, and bestselling writer of historical fiction Sophia Tobin will be discussing her latest novel. Younger readers

can make up their own adventure story by playing a game with our Giant Storytelling Dice as well as take part in fun storytelling sessions. Free entry to Nunnington Hall and Ryedale Book Festival events (with the exception of the Bookbinding workshop) for Ryedale residents upon proof of address.

Otherwise, normal entry prices apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nunnington-hall

SHERIFF HUTTON ART GROUP

Sunday 16 & Monday 17 April 44th Annual Exhibition of Paintings at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall between 10.30am and 4.30pm.

Entrance fee £1 (Children free) Coffee/tea & biscuits available.

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THE SALVATION ARMY, MALTON Sunday 2 April 10.30am. Easter Messy Church: arts, crafts, bible story, messy fun, singing and breakfast roll served. All ages welcome.

Saturday 15 April 10am - 12noon. Easter Coffee Morning (Hot Cross Buns & Refreshments) £2 Friday 28 April 7pm. Ladies Fellowship 40, Wood Street, Norton, Malton,YO17 9BA https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/malton

WEAVERTHORPE JUMBLE SALE

Saturday 20 May 1pm - 2.30pm at Weaverthorpe Village Hall Admission Adults £1 inc drink & biscuit.

Accompanied children free. Jumble can be donated from 11.30am. Sorry we cannot accept electrical items.

Proceeds to be divided between Weaverthorpe Village organisations.

Further information from Sue 01944 738804

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN SOUTHERN RYEDALE GOOD FRIDAY GATHERING Friday 14 April 10.45am in the Market place, Malton

TOUR DE YORKSHIRE

28-30 April Stage 1 from Bridlington to Scarborough passes Malton, Norton Burton Agnes, and Pickering .

For more information on whats happening in an area near you, turn to page XX

SPRING FAYRE AT WESTOW CRICKET CLUB PAVILION

Saturday 8 April 10.30am until 1.30pm. Over 20 stalls including local, original and hand made food, gifts, cards, sculptures, art work and much more. The Westow Cricket Club are having stalls with cakes and home baking, a tombola, 2nd hand books and bric a

brac as well as serving tea, coffee, juice and freshly made soup. Why not pop in for a coffee and a chat with friends. In aid of Westow Cricket Club and the pavilion.

OPEN DAY AT KIRKBYMOORSIDE LIBRARY

Saturday 1 April Kirkbymoorside Community Library and Information Centre will host a Grand Opening as it begins a new chapter in the history of the Library, staffed by volunteers in the community.

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BECK ISLE MUSEUM EVENTS

Saturday 8 April – Tuesday 18 April 10am-4pm. Easter Trail. Take part in our Easter trail for a chance to win a chocolate treat! Have a go at making a pom pom animal throughout the Easter holidays until the 23rd April.

Wednesday 19 April 10am-3pm. Rural Craft Day. Find out how rural life used to be, from perfect paper quilling and rag rugging to complex crocheting and butter making.

APRIL EVENTS AT THE MILTON ROOMS

Saturday 1 April September in the Rain. 7.30pm . The Esk Valley Theatre brings its touring show to Malton with this hugely popular John Godber play.

Friday 7 April Cara Mellor. 7.30pm. Singer-songwriter with an ethereal, breath-like voice and a dark, electro/ acoustic sound make Cara Mellor’s music a mesmerising experience.

Saturday 8 April Malton Food Market. 9am-3pm. Food and drink stalls, live music, chef demos and delicious street food. Free entry.

Wednesday 19 to Saturday 22 April Beauty and the Beast

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2pm (except 19 April) & 7.15pm daily. Ryedale Youth Theatre’s production of this Disney classic.

Saturday 29 April Milton Rooms Open Day 10am – 3pm. A first chance to view our exciting development plans and see those parts of the fascinating building not usually open to the public.

Further information from the Milton Rooms Box Office, 01653 696240, or www. themiltonrooms.com. To buy online tickets for most events visit wegottickets.com and search Milton Rooms.

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Monday 24 April Meeting in the upstairs room, the Blue Ball, Newbiggin, Malton. Starts 7.30pm.

To find out more please phone Josie on 01653 696748

SLINGSBY MAY DAY FESTIVAL

Festivities will run from 11am until 3pm, including May Pole Dancing, Swinton and Malton School Jazz Bands, and dancing from the Minster Strays.

There will also be craft, children’s games and activities, and refreshments. There will also be a car boot sale in the sports field from 7am, and a scarecrow trail around the village.

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Saturday 22 April Held in the Village Hall, Sheriff Hutton between 2pm and 4pm. In aid of York SANDS.

BEADLAM TRACTOR RUN

Sunday 30 April Raising funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

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It is easier to look after seedlings if the seed has been sown in straight rows; make the rows using a plastic plant label. Check the packets for the correct depths for the seeds, and if you are sowing seeds in small cells then it is easier to make the holes using a dibber (or a pencil if you don’t have one). RootTrainers are ideal for larger seeds such as sunflowers. Don’t sow too densely or the seedlings will need more thinning out and will be more likely to become drawn, leggy and weak. Once in place, just cover the seed with compost.

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Finally, label your seed trays clearly, ideally with a permanent marker. Many perennials need heat for the seed to germinate reliably. Put the trays, pots or cells into a propagator, standing each on moist capillary matting. Once the seedlings appear, gradually lower the temperature and then prick each one out into its own pot. Keep them fed and watered as they grow and in just a few weeks or months you will have some great plants ready for the garden.

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Scarecrows Return to Slingsby

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Slingsby Scarecrow Festival takes place over the May Day weekend running from 12 noon Saturday 29th April through to Monday 1st May. Scarecrow entries are displayed around the Village of Slingsby and Scarecrow trails are available to purchase for £2. Scarecrow trails are available from our ‘pop up’cafe in the Methodist Chapel, or from Robin Hood Caravan Park or the Village Shop.

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