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The ‘what’s on’ listings are practically exploding with so many local events to support in the run up to the big day and there are loads of local businesses ready to help you celebrate.

When this magazine is at the printers, Nicky, Imogen and I will be attempting to create a Christmas wonderland in our shop window! If you have seen our shop, it’s not very big so is a bit of a challenge.

Nicky and Imogen love all things Christmas and are insisting on carols while we work, flashing lights and Christmas biscuits every day – the latter I can cope with! If our next edition is a bit sparse you’ll know it’s because we’ve been too busy celebrating!

Next month we’ll be publishing a January edition. This doesn’t normally happen. I usually get a lovely break over Christmas but this year we decided that there really is just too much to tell people so have decided on a New Year edition – very exciting! If you have anything special happening in January, please call or email and let us know. Our deadlines are usually the first Tuesday of the month for the following month’s edition – 2nd December for the January edition.

Don’t forget to keep in touch on Twitter @ Handymag, Facebook, by email to marianne@ thehandymag.co.uk or visit our website at www.thehandymag.co.uk for up to date listings of events and all of our advertisers.

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We hope you all have a very wonderful Christmas and a very happy New Year.

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Santa loves it at Dalby. It’s his busiest time of year but once again he’s making time to stop off on his whirlwind global tour. You can pick up a ticket (£6), and visit him to say hello. Not only does each child get a small gift but also a Norway spruce sapling to take home. Kids can plant their very own tree and watch it grow over the years. A gift that keeps on giving!

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FROM MALTON, NORTON & PICKERING CHURCHES

A Christmas message from the Right Reverend Paul Ferguson, Bishop of Whitby...

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t’s a privilege to be asked to write a Christmas message for Handy Mag. I hope that you are enjoying getting ready for a great celebration, and that you’ll be able to spend time with the people you love.

Like every year, 2014 has had its ups and downs for each of us. We can look back on things that have given us real happiness, and things that have been challenging. Perhaps there has been something very important in your life this year, for better or worse, that you’ll always remember.

So, whether it’s been a good or bad year for you, what does it mean to share our Christmas greetings?

Christmas isn’t about having a few days in which we can escape from ‘the world as it is’. Rather, we are celebrating the opposite of escape: God’s involvement in the world as it is. In the person of Jesus, and for the sake of sheer love, God has come to us. The baby whose birth we celebrate grew up into the man who showed the people he met what God is really like. It’s the same Jesus who died for the sake of the whole of humanity, and who rose from the dead on the first Easter Day. That’s why saying ‘I hope you have a joyful Christmas’ means much more than ‘I hope your turkey is cooked to perfection’ and even ‘I hope that you are able to have friends and family round.’

Hope is a special word in Christian understanding, because deep down it invites us to put our trust in God who knows our needs, both individually and as part of the whole of humanity. Joy is more than surface-level happiness: it’s what bubbles up when that hope and trust is alive in us. Jesus’s

birth is a wonderful part of the story of God’s offer of hope and joy.

So, even if there is something that’s been painful for us personally this year, we haven’t got to hide from Christmas: actually Christmas is all the more important, because it tells us once more the story of God’s love, hope and joy, and especially when we most need it.

Whatever you are looking back on in 2014, I wish you the most wonderfully hopeful and joyful Christmas: and let’s look forward for God’s hope and joy to be with you in the year to come.

Christmas Services in the Malton, Norton & Pickering area Malton, Norton & Pickering Churches would like to welcome you to any of these services over the Christmas period.

ST PETER’S CHURCH NORTON

CHRISTMAS DAY 9.30am Mass of Christmas Morning

SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER 8am & 9.45am Holy Communion 11am Sunday School Carol Service 7pm Carol Service (followed by refreshments)

CHRISTMAS EVE 4pm Crib Service (for all ages) 11.30pm Midnight Communion

CHRISTMAS DAY 10am Family Communion

SUNDAY 28TH DECEMBER 9.45am Family Communion

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MALTON BAPTIST CHURCH

CHRISTMAS EVE 10.15am Coffee and Carols 11.00am Coffee and Carols 3.30pm Crib Service 11.30pm Midnight Mass

SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER 3pm Carol Service followed by tea (no morning service) CHRISTMAS DAY 10.15am Short Family Service

MALTON QUAKERS CHRISTMAS DAY 10.30am Worship

ST LEONARD’S & ST MARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH WEDNESDAY 17 DECEMBER 3.30pm Carol Service with St. Mary’s School CHRISTMAS EVE 7.30pm Vigil of Carols and Anticipated Midnight Mass.

SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER 11am Morning Worship 4pm Christmas Carol Service CHRISTMAS DAY 9.45am Christmas Morning Prayers 10am Christmas Carolling Outreach

ST MICHAEL’S, MALTON SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER 8.00am Holy Communion 9.30am Parish Communion 6.30pm Carols by Candlelight

CHRISTMAS DAY 9.30am Parish Communion with Carols (All ages) SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER 9.30am Parish Communion

ST MARY’S PRIORY CHURCH, OLD MALTON SUNDAY 14 DECEMBER 8.00am Holy Communion 3.00pm Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols THURSDAY 18 DECEMBER 7.00pm Malton School Family Carols SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER 11.15am Matins 6.30pm Holy Communion

CHRISTMAS EVE 3.30pm Crib Service 11.30pm Midnight Mass CHRISTMAS DAY 11.15am Parish Communion with Carols (All ages) SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER 8.00am Holy Communion 11.15am Matins

PICKERING PARISH CHURCH WEDNESDAY 17 DECEMBER 6.30pm Pickering Town Carol Service CHRISTMAS EVE 3pm Crib and Christingle Service 11.30pm Midnight Mass by Candlelight CHRISTMAS DAY 8am Holy Communion 10am All-Age Family Communion

MIDDLETON CHURCH CHRISTMAS EVE 3pm Crib Service 6pm Holy Communion

NORMANBY CHURCH CHRISTMAS EVE 4pm Crib Service 9pm Holy Communion

NEWTON UPON RAWCLIFFE CHRISTMAS EVE 4pm Crib Service CHRISTMAS DAY 10am Holy Communion

ST GILES CHURCH, LOCKTON CHRISTMAS EVE 6pm Holy Communion

MARTON MISSION ROOM CHRISTMAS EVE 6pm Carol Service

CHURCH OF THE HOLY EPIPHANY, BUTTERWICK CHRISTMAS EVE 7pm Carols

ST FRANCIS’ CHURCH MARISHES CHRISTMAS EVE 9pm Holy Communiion

SINNINGTON CHURCH CHRISTMAS EVE 11.30pm Holy Communion

KIRBY MISPERTON CHRISTMAS EVE 11.30pm Holy Communion

ST JOSEPHS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH PICKERING CHRISTMAS EVE 11.30pm Carols by Candlelight followed by Midnight Mass CHRISTMAS DAY 10am Christmas Day Mass

SALTON CHURCH CHRISTMAS DAY 9am Holy Communion

ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, LEVISHAM CHRISTMAS DAY 9am Holy Communion

SOCIETY OF FRIENDS GREENGATE, MALTON CHRISTMAS DAY 10.30am Meeting for Worship

UNITED REFORMED CHURCH PICKERING CHRISTMAS DAY 10.30am United Christmas Worship with Methodists

ELIM RYEDALE CHURCH SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER 6-7.30pm Community Carol Service at The Milton Rooms, Malton CHRISTMAS DAY 10am Service at Norton College SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER 10.30am Thanksgiving Service at Norton College

BUCKROSE CARRS Carol Concerts WEDNESDAY 17 DECEMBER 7pm - St Martin’s, Scampston THURSDAY 18 DECEMBER 7pm St Hilda’s, Sherburn SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER 4pm All Saints, Thorpe Bassett SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER 6pm St Andrew’s Rillington MONDAY 22 DECEMBER 7pm St John the Baptist, Yedingham CHRISTMAS EVE 2pm Family Nativity, St Hilda’s Sherburn 4pm Family Nativity, St Andrew’s Rillington 11pm - Midnight Mass at All Saints, Thorpe Bassett CHRISTMAS DAY 9am Communion, St John The Baptist, Yedingham 10.30am All age Communion, St Hilda’s Sherburn

THE METHODIST CHURCHES DECEMBER 13 SATURDAY 10am-12noon ‘Carol singing on Saville Street steps’ in aid of Action for Children.

DECEMBER 13 SATURDAY 10am -12 noon Leavening Christmas Fair, The schoolrooms, Leavening.

DECEMBER 14 SUNDAY 10.30am Carol Service At Leavening DECEMBER 20 SATURDAY Christmas at Bethel, 10am-4pm DECEMBER 21 SUNDAY 3.30pm Carol service at Saville Street Malton DECEMBER 21 SUNDAY 3.30pm Carol Praise at Norton Bethel DECEMBER 21 SUNDAY 6pm Carol service at Norton Trinity DECEMBER 21 SUNDAY 10.30am Carol service at Scagglethorpe CHRISTMAS EVE 11.30pm Midnight communion At Leavening CHRISTMAS DAY 10.00am AAW United service with Trinity & Saville Street at Saville Street

PICKERING METHODIST CHURCH CHRISTMAS EVE 4pm Crib Service 11.15pm Holy Communion

CAROL SERVICES CHRISTMAS EVE Join us at St Michael’s Church in the Market Place, Malton between 10.00am and 11.30am for coffee and mince pies. Christmas carols and a brief Christmas message at 10.15 and 11.00am.

Come and go as you please.

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WEDNESDAY, 17TH DECEMBER 6.30pm Pickering Town Carol Service at the Parish Church, Pickering.

Malton, Norton & Pickering Churches would like to wish you all a happy and holy Christmas CONTACT DETAILS Pickering & District Churches Together: Contact Bill Page on 01751 476915 Churches Together in Southern Ryedale: Contact Secretary Janice Clark on 01653 691589 churchestogethersr@gmail.com, www.ctsr.org.uk Northern Ryedale Churches: www.ryedalechristiancouncil.org.uk

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Pickering Gallery A wide range of both traditional and contemporary prints, photos and limited editions by local and international artists.

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Directed by John Hall, with Musical Direction by Mike Thompson, and Choreography by Rebecca Neacsu, the production runs at the Milton Rooms, Malton, from Friday 16th to Saturday 24th January 2015, with evening performances at 19.15hrs, except Sunday, and additional matinee performances on both Saturdays at 14.15hrs.

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from behind. The ‘face’ of the South Korean produced model is only saved by the smart LED daytime driving lamps.

Enough of my shallow thoughts about the i30’s appearance, let’s take a deeper journey into what the motor is all about.

If looks could kill then you’ve got no worries if you drive the Hyundai i30 Tourer.

Like its slightly older hatchback sibling, the latest generation Hyundai i30 Tourer, launched two years, offers excellent levels of comfort, refinement and efficiency.

Put it this way; the car’s practical, but it’s no oil painting. Harsh of me? Probably. And let’s face it, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

What’s more, the car adds a greater load-carrying capability to the i30’s overall package. Space is amongst the best in the class, with the Tourer boasting a larger luggage capacity than the majority of its key rivals.

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customers as it offers versatility along with a range of clean and fuel efficient engines.

Running costs are also low, not only compared with the older pre-2012 i30 Estate, but with major competitors too.

There is a choice of two engines in the range, with motorists able to choose either the 120PS petrol unit, or alternatively the 1.6 CRDi diesel in the form of a 110PS or a higher-powered 128PS variant.

Both engines are coupled to a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The car on test here is the flagship ‘Style Nav’ 1.6 CRDi 128PS version, with a manual gearbox.

Like the hatchback, the i30 Tourer comes specified with a generous list of standard features. The catalogue of kit includes: Bluetooth connectivity and voice recognition, multi-function steering wheel and air conditioning, body coloured door handles and mirrors, along with those aforementioned LED daytime running lights.

The range-topping Style Nav model adds touch screen navigation plus a rear view parking camera.

It also has alloy wheels - and luxury touches such as cruise control with speed limiter, parking sensors, electric rear windows, climate control and a leather steering wheel and gear knob.

Slip behind the wheel, and there are no major complaints apart from the lack of a lumbar support adjustment. That said, the seats are moulded nicely and it’s easy to achieve a good driving position. The binnacle houses clear and simple dials and the car’s fuel gauge takes forever to shift from full. It’s just a shame some cheap looking cabin plastics are in keeping with the car’s unexceptional exterior.

The touch screen navigation system isn’t that intuitive and therefore frustrates, but, like all things, once you get the hang of how the gadgetry works, it’s fine.

There’s more technology to spice things up on the steering wheel too. Unlike the satnav, there’s a simple button you can push that changes the steering feel from normal to sporty.

I kept it in ‘sport’ mode because in an otherwise bland, albeit practical and efficient vehicle, it offers a welcome spark of dynamism to the drive.

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ong before the introduction of central heating and other luxuries of the 21st century, people required greater faith that they would safely survive the harsh upcoming winter. One such symbolic display of this hope was the beautiful Christmas wreath.

Now creeping back in fashion and available in a number of guises, they can be found hanging on doorways, both inside and out, as a centrepiece on a table, and even hung on walls as decorations.

Although we may have lost the traditional reasoning behind displaying such garlands, I’m on a mission to bring them back … in whatever style suits your home.

The word ‘wreath’ is linked to the word ‘wrist’, both words describing the form of a continuous circular shape. Fuse this with ‘wrethe’ from middle English (meaning a twisted band or ring of leaves) and you have the wreath as we know it today.

The circular shape is symbolic of eternity, or everlasting life because it has no beginning or end.

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Making your own wreath is fun and easy, and can vary from a simple and cheap evergreen circle to an elaborate bauble ring. For those who like a quick and easy option, simply buy a circle of oasis and soak it in tepid water, before sticking in sprigs of evergreen foliage from the garden, flowers, berries, dried fruits, nuts, and bows.

If you have more time why not make your own base by taking a ring of string wire and covering it in moss or hay, holding it in place using thinner gauge wire, then wiring in the foliage and decorations. Be aware though that holly wreaths are tricky and gloves should be worn!

The Americans seem to be leading the way in the contemporary wreath, so why not try something a little different this year such as a circle of pine cones, dried leaves, dried sweetcorn cobs, pussy willow or even a ring of astroturf!

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Like over-eating, it can lead to bloat.

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Pies, Mushrooms as well can cause pets to die.

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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS...

We all know the saying but for many stray dogs the answer is simple, they just want someone to give them the love and security of a forever home.

As the year draws to a close we look back on the dogs that have come into our care and who are now settled in their new homes like Missy and Buster (pictured). They originally came from totally different areas but became great friends in the kennels and not only their wishes but ours too came true when a wonderful family offered them a home together. They will sleep peacefully this Christmas Eve knowing for them tomorrow will come and Santa will certainly have visited.

Our fundraising continues apace as we prepared for the increase in the numbers of dogs needing our help over the winter months so please come along and support us at one of our upcoming event: 5th, 6th, 7th Dec – We have a stall at the Christmas Fair at Sledmere House 6th Dec – We have a stall at Hovingham Market 6th Dec – We are hosting the Dog Fancy Dress Competition at the Helmsley in Business event.

13th Dec – Christmas Fair and Coffee Morning at The Wells Lane Community Hall.

For details of all these events plus more please visit our website: www.ryedaledogrescue.com or call us on 07581 324153.

Why not purchase a RDR calendar priced at £6.00 they make a great Christmas gift and feature twelve of our very special rehomed dogs. Or could you spare £3.00 per month the equivalent of 10 pence per day to save a dog from unnecessary destruction? If so please contact us to request a standing order form to make a regular donation. Every penny donated to Ryedale Dog Rescue goes directly to the dogs in our care, no personal expenses are paid to our volunteers.

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Look out for Santa Santa and his sleigh are heading Ryedale way again with the Ryedale Lions Club on his pre-Christmas tour to meet the children around the district.

RYEDALE LIONS CLUB Father Christmas will be making his debut at the switch-on of Pickering’s Christmas lights in the Market Place on Saturday, November 29 before climbing aboard his sleigh and calling at towns and villages all around north Ryedale.

Santa’s “little helpers” from the Lions Club will be with the sleigh and collecting door-to-door in its biggest fund-raising event of the year.

“This is a special time of year for all children and their families and we hope as many as possible take the opportunity to meet Santa and help some very worthwhile local causes,” said Ryedale Lions organiser Brian Johnson.

Last year the event raised more than £6,500 and this year the money raised will be primarily donated to Macmillan Cancer Support and Ryedale Young Carers Service.

Full details of Santa’s schedule (subject to weather) are: Saturday, November 29 Switch-on of Pickering Christmas lights 5pm Friday, December 5 Kirkbymoorside East, 5.30pm Saturday, December 6 Helmsley Market Square, 2pm Sunday, December 7 Helmsley (South) 4pm. Helmsley (North) 6.30pm Monday, December 8 Rosedale 5pm. Cropton, 5.40pm.

Wrelton, 6.30pm. Middleton,7.40 pm

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Tuesday, December 9 Beadlam, 5.30pm. Nawton, 6.45pm. West Lund Lane & Parkers Mount, 7.45pm Wednesday, December 10 Appleton, 5.40pm. Spaunton, 6.10pm. Lastingham, 6.40pm. Hutton 7.20pm. Keldholme, 8.20pm Thursday, December 11 Oswaldkirk, 5.30pm. Ampleforth, 6.50pm.

Friday, December 12 Wilton, 5pm. Thornton Dale, 5.30pm.

Saturday, December 13 Ropery Car Park, Pickering 10am. Kirkbymoorside, 5.15pm.

Sunday, December 14 Pickering (West), 4pm. Pickering (East), 6.30pm.

Monday, December 15 Nunnington, 5.30pm. Harome, 6.30pm.

Wombleton, 7.50pm.

Wednesday, December 17 Gillamoor, 5.40pm. Fadmoor, 6.20pm. Gt Edstone, 7pm Thursday, December 18 Salton, 5.30pm. Normanby, 6.10pm. Marton, 6.50pm. Sinnington, 7.30pm.

Friday, December 19 Pickering, 5.30pm.

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RYEDALE • DECEMBER 2014 • ISSUE 105

WISE MEN FOLLOW Our monthly column by Andy Boxall, Minister of Elim Ryedale Church

What do you do when you’re lost? Like most men, I don’t like asking for directions but recently I had no choice. Visiting is part of my job and to be honest, as long as I note down the postcode, I put my trust in ‘Sally Sat Nav’ until disaster struck: Sally broke. I wish I had paid more attention to the directions I had been given but there was nothing I could do now, I had to humble myself and ask for help and admit it, I was lost! They warned me that finding their home would be difficult but ‘I was a professional, I visit people for a living,’ I thought. After I described where I was, they kindly gave me new directions which seemed straight forward and off I drove again, but could I find them, no! I went up and down their road three or four times before I had to call them again. In the end they had to come and find me. I was so embarrassed!

2000 years ago, a group of wise men turned up in a city and unlike me, willingly asked for directions. They had followed a star to Jerusalem but caused a disturbance across the city when they asked where the King of the Jews had been born. The resident King, as you can imagine, wasn’t pleased to hear a new King had been born and called a meeting with all the local leaders to find him. He was born in Bethlehem they declared and from that moment on he was determined to destroy this new King who could threaten his throne.

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I think I’ve learnt my lesson, I now take careful note of the directions I’m given. I still get lost at times but I’ve come to realise: wise men follow.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas PLANS FOR HELMSLEY’S FESTIVE FUN DAY TAKE SHAPE Ice rink, entertainers, music, food and drink, competitions, rides and more On the back of last year’s successful event, plans have been announced for Helmsley’s Festive Fun Day, taking place to coincide with Small Business Saturday on 6th December.

Ryedale District Council is showing its support for the day with the provision of event space and discounted parking. In the Market Place car park, a large area will be reserved for activities and to allow for a ring, which will be home to some of the day’s entertainment. This will include a dog fancy dress competition, the community choir and a visit from the Ryedale Lions’ Santa.

In addition, there will be all day parking available for just £1.50 at the long stay car park.

As well as the shows and performances taking place in the ring, other confirmed activities include: • Street performers and buskers • Children’s octopus ride • An Ice rink situated at The Black Swan (from 4th – 7th December, 12 noon – 8pm) • Activities for teenagers and older children, run by North Yorkshire Youth, including circus skills, human marbles, and crazy golf • The Scarborough & Ryedale Mountain Rescue vehicle 80 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

• A photograph treasure hunt • Lantern Making • Glitter Tattoos raising money for the Snowdrop Appeal • Children’s ‘Hook a Duck’ and an adults’ raffle • A Wishing Tree • Hot dog stand • Christmas wreath making by Helmsley Walled Garden • Festive food and drink tastings • In store competitions, including an art quiz and ‘Crack the Safe’ Also taking place from 6th December will be Helmsley’s third annual Christmas Tree Festival, held at All Saint’s Church. This will run daily, 10am to 4pm, until 21st December and this year will see its 30 trees decorated along the theme of ‘An Iconic Christmas’.

Those who want to extend the Festive Fun Day celebrations will also have the opportunity to go to the opening performances of Cinderella taking place at Helmsley Arts Centre with the first performance at 2.30pm, and the second at 7.30pm.

Emma Woods, Treasurer at Helmsley in Business (HiB), said: “We are delighted with how plans are coming together – last year we ran our very first Festive Fun Day, which was a huge success, and this year will be much bigger and, dare we say it, better! SmallBusinessSaturday is a national event but we feel it really stands for everything

Helmsley is about. We have so many wonderful and unique independent businesses here, and we want to make sure everyone knows about them.

The Festive Fun Day is a great way to encourage people to come along and perhaps pop into shops they may not otherwise have planned to, or to interact with business owners in the town.

With the ice rink, and rides, and entertainment, and competitions and activities galore, there really will be something for everyone.

So get it in your diary – we look forward to seeing you there!”

For more information go to www.visithelmsley. co.uk or follow Helmsley on Facebook www.facebook.com/ visithelmsley or @ visithelmsley on Twitter

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RYEDALE • DECEMBER 2014 • ISSUE 105

CINEMA PADDINGTON Paddington is the story of a young bear originally from Peru, who travels to the London in search of a home.

He soon begins to realise that city life is not all he had imagined - until he meets the Brown family who kindly offer him a temporary home.

It looks as though things are improving until Paddington catches the eye of a sinister museum taxidermist and it isn’t long before his home and his very existence is under threat.

THE HOBBIT – THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES Bilbo and The Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed the vast wealth of their homeland, but are now forced into war against an armed flock of combatants and the terrifying Dragon, Smaug, to defend their kingdom of treasure.

GET SANTA Santa has crashed his sleigh and is now on the run from the police, so it is up to a father and son team to save Christmas after finding him sleeping in their garage.

MY OLD LADY After inheriting an apartment in Paris from his estranged father, a down-and-out New Yorker is stunned to find a refined old lady already living there with her protective daughter.

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in Ryedale.

DO YOU HAVE AN EVENT THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE HERE?

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

Southgate, Pickering, YO18 8BL. Tel : 01751 473534

6 & 20 DECEMBER

Markets open from 10.30am www.hovingham-market.org.uk

PICKERING WORKING MENS’ CLUB MONDAY NIGHTS Quiz Night Starts 9.15pm

SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT 8 NOVEMBER Keith Swales

29 NOVEMBER

Buddy Holly Tribute

6 DECEMBER Ian and Bob

20 DECEMBER Dave Lesly

NEW YEARS EVE Roy Orbison Tribute

THURSDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHTS Bingo Night Tickets sold from 7pm. Eyes down at 7.30pm.

6-7 DECEMBER Christmas Weekend

Come join us for some festive fun! 10.30 – 3.30pm. Enough to keep the whole family entertained! For further

Every Wednesday afternoon.

1 -3pm. £3.00 per person.

Refreshments, Soup & Roll.

Meet new friends. Join in various activities. Speak to a Dementia Advisor. For more information contact 01904 692473

MALTON MUSEUM 20 OCTOBER – 20 DECEMBER Change in Opening Hours

The Museum will only be open 11am to 3pm Thurs to Sat. The Museum will then close from 20 December until Easter 2015 and will open with a brand new exhibition.

More information can be seen on our website www. maltonmuseum.co.uk.

DEMENTIA FORWARD 3, 10, 17 DECEMBER Welcome Wednesday Wellbeing Cafe At Helmsley Arts Centre, The Old Meeting House, Helmsley YO62 5DW

information or to book please contact the Museum on 01751 417367 or email emma@ ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk

KIRK THEATRE, PICKERING 13 DECEMBER Pickering Musical Society Youth Group Christmas Show

Youth Theatre - Tickets available from the Box Office. Curtain 7pm, doors open at 6.30pm

18 DECEMBER Joe Longthorne Returns

Tickets available from the Box Office. Curtain 7.30pm, doors open at 6.45pm

17 - 24 JANUARY Snow White

Pickering Musical Society Annual Pantomime. Tickets available from the Box Office.

Curtain 7.5pm, doors open at 6.45pm, Matinee performance: Curtain 2.15pm, doors open 1.30pm

Telephone the Box Office on 01751 474833 or email info. pickeringmusicalsociety@ gmail.com

Do you run a local club? Do you have an event in January or February?

KIRKBYMOORSIDE CHRISTMAS FAYRE 29 NOVEMBER

11am – 3pm. Opened by Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band. Santa will be in his grotto and his REAL reindeer will be in the Main Street so that everyone can say hello to them. There will be over 30 craft and produce stalls along with many childrens’ activities including face painting.

All events to be held in the Memorial Hall, Main Street and the Library.

MALTON CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT 5 DECEMBER See page 79

CONVERSATIONS 13 DECEMBER Cecilia Goodman - ‘The Gifts of the Magi in your life’.

10am – 12.30pm at the Church Community Centre, Old Malton Priory, YO17 7HB. For further details see leaflets available from Malton Library and local churches.

HARMONIA CHOIR 6 DECEMBER Christmas Songs At Steam and Moorland Garden Centre

From 12 – 12.30pm and again at 1 – 1.30pm

7 DECEMBER Joint Concert with Swinton Band 7.30pm at Trinity Methodist Church, Norton. See page 35.

14 DECEMBER Singing at Castle Howard 12.15pm start.

15 DECEMBER A selection of Christmas music for the Monday Circle 7.30pm at Saville Street Methodist Church, Malton. All welcome.

CASTLE HOWARD www.castlehoward.co.uk Visitor Information on 01653 648333

KIRKBYMOORSIDE TOWN BRASS BAND 21 DECEMBER The Traditional Christmas Concert

7.30pom at Kirkbymoorside Memorial Hall. Free admission, no ticket required.

ST PETER’S CHURCH, NORTON 29 NOVEMBER Christmas Tree Festival

10am-4pm. Blessing of the trees at 9.45am.

10am – 1pm - Christmas Fair in Church House

30 NOVEMBER

Open 12noon - 2.30pm.

Christingle at 3pm

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Open 4pm -7.30pm (Father Christmas will be there on 3 December 4-6pm)

6 DECEMBER

Open 10am - 4pm Donations will go to St Peter’s, Home-Start Ryedale and Next Steps. Further details from Revd Rachel Hirst 01653 699222 or rachel.hirst40@googlemail.com

HELMSLEY CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 6 DECEMBER See page 80

22 NOV– 22 DECEMBER Christmas at Castle Howard Enjoy a Christmas to remember at Castle Howard when it’s decked out with traditional trees, wreaths and baubles. There will be yuletide entertainment, festive foods and gifts, plus pre-book a fireside audience with Father Christmas at weekends (charges apply).

Usual admission prices apply WEEKENDS FROM 22 NOV – 21 DECEMBER A Fireside Audience with Father Christmas Join Father Christmas and his wizard friend for festive stories, singing and magic tricks in front of a roaring fire in the Grecian Hall Additional charge applies, must be pre-booked.

1, 7 & 9 DECEMBER Christmas Courtyard Craft & Produce Markets 10am – 4pm.Free admission 19 DECEMBER Christmas Carols & Candlelight Come along and enjoy an extended day of Christmas festivities; see the house at dusk and enjoy carols around the Christmas tree. Courtyard market, audiences with Father Christmas and the chance to meet reindeer.

Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk before Tuesday 2nd December

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Box Office open Tues - Fri 10am-2pm Telephone: 01439 771700 The Old Meeting House, Helmsley YO62 5DW

MALTON MONTHLY FOOD MARKET 13 DECEMBER

21 DECEMBER Bolshoi Ballet Live The Nutcracker

MATINEE: 6, 7,13,14 DECEMBER AT 2.30PM EVENINGS: 6, 9, 10, 11, 12,13 DECEMBER AT 7.30PM The 1812 Theatre Company and Youth Theatre presents Cinderella

It’s Panto Time – oh yes it is! Join our in-house theatre company for the ever-popular traditional family pantomime, full of glittering characters, sneering baddies, beautiful maidens, handsome princes, magical pumpkins, fabulous songs and not forgetting those Ugly Sisters.

Top local performers in a top quality show – why go further afield? Bring your friends and book early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets: £13 | Concs £12 | U18s £7 | Family ticket £34

Live screening. 3pm. An un-missable festive delight for all the family, this version of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet is created by Yuri Grigorovich. With iconic music and enchanting sets and costumes, this beautiful tale explores the universal themes of love, power and evil. On Christmas Eve, Marie’s godfather, Drosselmeyer, gives her a strange toy: a wooden nutcracker carved in the shape of a little man.

At midnight, when the celebrations are over, all the toys magically come to life.

The nutcracker grows to human size and takes charge of the tin soldiers, flying to the rescue of Marie, who is threatened by the Mouse King and his mouse army. This choreographic version is full of romanticism and philosophical reflections on ideal love.

Masterfully interpreted by the Bolshoi dancers, it proves that one is never too young or too old to be swept away by The Nutcracker. Book early for this.

Tickets: £16 | Concs £15 | U18

9am - 3pm. Over 35 food & drink stalls. Live cookery demos inside the Milton Rooms. Free entry. Free parking. Free tea or coffee with every bakery purchase. Live music from Malton’s White Star brass band www.maltonyorkshire.co.uk

STOCKTON ON THE FOREST 4 DECEMBER York Light Orchestra presents ‘A festive ENCORE’

A concert of light orchestral music and festive favourites, suitable for everyone. Stockton on the Forest Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £5, available from Karen tel: 870759 or Jill tel: 400442 or on the door.

Raffle and wine bar. For more information on the orchestra see www.ylo.org.uk

5 DECEMBER Stockton on the Forest Primary School Christmas Fair 3.15 – 5.00pm in the school hall. Raffle, cakes and other festive goodies. Everyone welcome.

6 DECEMBER Evening of Cabaret and Comedy – Christmas Cracker

A variety show of song, dance and festive comedy at Stockton on the Forest Village

Do you run a local club? Do you have an event in January or February?

Hall. Performances at 3pm and 8pm. Tickets £15 (under 16yrs £10) Available from www. jb-entertainment.co.uk or call 01904 416751

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY IN HELMSLEY 6 DECEMBER Festive Fun Day

Helmsley’s many independent businesses will also be supporting SmallBusinessSaturday. There will be a pop up ice rink at The Black Swan on the town’s picturesque Market Place from 4 - 7 Dec. Open to the public from 12noon – 8pm daily, For those who prefer to watch, delicious wintery refreshments will be served from an Alpinestyle log cabin. There will also be a visit from Santa, a Dog Fancy Dress Show, light projections, live music and entertainment, children’s arts and crafts, games, competitions and plenty of great Yorkshire food, drink and hospitality.

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Malton Santa Run. 22 craft stalls in the Milton Rooms.

Performances by the White Star Band, the Kirkham Henry choir and Zac and George. There will also be alpacas in the Market Place. There will be Christmas cards and refreshments in St Michael’s church.

6 DECEMBER Thornton Le Dale

Starts at 4.30pm with a variety of seasonal stalls serving hot food and mulled wine around The Green. Santa arrives at 5pm in his usual unique transport and will be around for the rest of the evening with gifts for all the children who visit his grotto.

Just after 5pm will be the prize giving for the school competition followed by the E.A.S.Y Band at 5.30pm. Lights will be switched on at 6pm. Pickering Musical Society will be here from 6pm. Rev’d Dr. Jo White at 6.15 followed by Carols by the School Choir before the cash prize draw at 6.35pm and the evening will play out til 7pm with more from the E.A.S.Y Band.

YORK AGAINST CANCER 28 DECEMBER NYMR Steam Train from Pickering to Whitby See page 93

ST CATHERINE’S LIGHT UP A LIFE

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON

2 DECEMBER

29 NOVEMBER Pickering Christmas Lights

3 DECEMBER

Switch on at 6pm. Father Christmas in the Market Place from 5.15pm. Hog Roast and Mulled Wine.

30 NOVEMBER Malton Christmas Lights

All the fun starts at 3pm in the Market Place with The Great

6pm in Malton Market Place.

6pm in Helmsley Market Place The Light up a Life appeal is an incredibly important contribution towards the running of patient services at Saint Catherine’s Hospice. We hope that you will join us at one of our tree lighting ceremonies where the lights will

STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS 5 DECEMBER ‘Follow the Star’

7.30pm in the beautiful chapel of the Bar Convent in Blossom Street, York, to perform a selection of music and readings for Advent and Christmas. New conductor, Stuart Nettleship, will direct the choir in a choice selection of Christmas carols, accompanied by Geoffrey Coffin on the organ.

There will also be an opportunity for the audience to join in some of the carols. Proceeds to the Bar Convent’s Living Heritage Project. Tickets, £12, to include a glass of wine and a mince pie, should be purchased in advance.

Available from the Bar Convent (tel. 01904 643238 or email: reception@barconvent.org.uk )

20 DECEMBER Traditional Carol Service

6.30pm at St Michael’s Church, Crambe. A seasonal mixture of readings, choir items and congregational carols will retell the Christmas story in this fine eleventh century church just off the A64 near Kirkham Priory.

Once again Stuart Nettleship will conduct and Geoffrey Coffin will accompany the choir. As this is a service there is no charge for entry.

All are welcome.

For further details of both events, please go to www. stamfordbridgesingers. co.uk

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in Ryedale. be switched on during a short service with carols and prayers and we remember family and friends who will not be with us this Christmas. Refreshments are available after the service.

ELIM CHURCH RYEDALE 30 NOVEMBER The Big Invite

10.30am – 12 noon. At Norton College. Lift the lid on Elim Ryedale. Who are we?, What do we do? And why?

For more information visit wwwelimryedale.net or call 01653 697796

21 DECEMBER Community Carol Service

6-7.30pm at The Milton Rooms, Malton. www.elimryedale.net

FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB 19 JANUARY Meeting

Tony Cleaver - ‘Some Northern Gardens’. Tony, who is a very popular speaker will be showing us, through his splendid photography and enthusiastic descriptions, the pleasures of some northern gardens.

Indoor meetings are held in Flaxton Village Hall and commence at 7.30 pm.

Visitors are always welcome.

Entry charge at the door (£1 for members and £3 for nonmembers)) There is a small raffle at every indoor meeting.

RYEDALE VINTAGE TRACTOR & ENGINE CLUB 8 DECEMBER Meeting

7.30pm at the Recreation Club, Mill Lane, Pickering. £1 entry.

Representatives from chosen charities will attend to receive donations from the club road runs. Followed by a Pie & Pea Supper and an amusing lecture in Yorkshire Dialect by Mr Adam Collier.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB 9 DECEMBER “Christmas Sparkle” A Flower Arranging Demonstration by Jan Travis NAFAS.

7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Wigginton, York YO32 2PL. The flower arrangements will be raffled and there will be tea & coffee available. Details for all our events available from Janet Pepper – 01347 823601 or from our website www. haxbyandwiggintonflowerclub. com

RYEDALE YOUTH BALLET 21 DECEMBER Performance of Coppelia See page 12

BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS 18 DECEMBER Pickering Memorial Hall

1.30- 3.45pm & 4.45 - 7.15pm

22 DECEMBER Malton Community Centre 10.30 -12.30pm & 1.30 3.30pm.

THE GREAT MALTON 2014 SANTA FUN RUN 30 NOVEMBER

At Malton Market Place. See page 54

MALTON & NORTON TIDY UP GROUP 7 DECEMBER

10am - 12 noon. Meet in Water Lane carpark (opposite Yates).

Bags and litter pickers are provided by Streetscene but please bring your own gloves and tools

RYEDALE SINGING FOR THE BRAIN & PICKERING MEMORY CAFE 18 DECEMBER

Christmas meeting 1.30pm Meet at Pickering WRVS Hungate, Pickering For more information contact 01723 500958 or scarborough@ alzheimers.org.uk

CHRISTMAS CONCERT 13 DECEMBER

In All Saints Church, Slingsby at 3pm. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of popular Christmas songs and traditional carols by Terrington Village Choir Tickets £6.00 per person from Slingsby Village Shop or by ringing 628982 or 628303 or 627283. Ticket price includes tea/coffee and cakes served during the interval. Proceeds from the concert will contribute towards the provision of a ‘Hearing Loop’ for All Saints Church.

Do you run a local club? Do you have an event in January or February?

RYEDALE CHORAL UNION 5 DECEMBER Traditional Christmas Concert ‘As the Bells Ring’ with special guests The Kirkham Henry Singers

7.30pm at Norton Trinity Methodist Church. See page 52

6 DECEMBER

7.30pm at Kirkbymoorside Methodist Church.

Musical Director - Madeleine Hudson. Tickets £7 each, available on the door or from James Slevin on 01751 417072

BETHEL METHODIST CHAPEL, NORTON 20 DECEMBER

10am - 4pm. Come and see our display of Nativity scenes. Enjoy refreshments and childrens activities. Sing your favourite carols between 3 and 4pm. A warm welocme to all.

See page 52

HELMSLEY DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY 5 JANUARY A lecture by Fenella Billington

The Great Twelve: An Introduction to the Senior Livery Companies of the City of London, their Medieval Origins and their Role iin Modern Society.

Monthly lectures on many topics, all at Helmsley Arts Centre, 7.30pm Oct to July. To become a member: £45 per year for 9 lectures or for an individual lecture: £10. Please ring Rowena Godfrey on 01439 770617

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11 DECEMBER Chantel McGregor

7.30pm (Doors 7pm) Tickets £12.00 Chantel’s stunning live performances are proving that this is rock blues for the new age, played by a musician born with an effortless virtuosity, peppered by flights of incendiary guitar flanked by moments of poise, grace and fluidity.

Since its inception, Chantel has had a marked prominence in the British Blues Awards - in 2011, she was voted “Young Artist of the Year,” in 2012 “Female Vocalist of the Year” and in August this year, she was presented with awards for “Guitarist of the Year” and “Female Vocalist of the Year”, the first time a female artist has been voted Guitarist of the Year!

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Prima Vocal Ensemble, a stunning 80 strong mixed choir Kirkham Henry Performing Arts with song and dance from kids of all ages. Josh Benson, magic & comedy from this up-and-coming entertainer.

Wayne Biggin, MC & Mr Funny Man making a welcome return.

Sarah Dean, the “Incredible String Blonde” and David Swann, singer, songwriter & entertainer. Plus a few surprises too!

31 DECEMBER New Years Eve Party

Check the website for all the details. www.themiltonrooms. com

16 - 24 JANUARY Robin Hood Evenings at 7.30, Saturday Matinees at 2.15pm.

Malton and Norton Musical Theatre present the world premiere of Robin Hood, written by Scott Garnham and directed by John Hall, with musical direction by Michael Thompson and choreography

by Rebecca Neascu.

For more information and for tickets visit The Milton Rooms Box Office, Malton or telephone 01653 696240

Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk before Tuesday 2nd December

WHAT’S ON: Local events in Ryedale.

CHRISTMAS DANCE & CABARET

22 JANUARY Meeting

7.30pm. Andrew Riley, of the We Love Malton! initiative.

12 DECEMBER An Evening of Dancing

7.45pm to 11.30pm at the Ryedale Community and Leisure Centre, off Scarborough Rd., Norton. Doors open 7.30pm.

Tickets £6 on the door. ‘Come Dancing’ with us and have a great night of Ballroom Dancing, with modern and old time ballroom, latin, sequence, jive and rock’n’roll!! Licensed bar, raffle, spot prizes and a short cabaret spot with ‘Baz’ and friends. Smart dress please.

Anything ‘Christmasssy’ and fun! Everyone is welcome.

Proceeds to the Ryedale Community and Leisure Centre.

Definitely coming?? .....then please put your name on our list. (max 50 only). Enquires or bookings please telephone Barrie or Pat on 01653 694431.

THE YORKSHIRE ARBORETUM 26 DECEMBER & 1 JANUARY Winter Welly Walks

10.30am - 3pm. Enjoy a walk wiht family and friends in the fresh air and return to hot and cold drinks, home-made treats and plenty of festive cheer!

Adults £6, Child 11-16 years £4, 5-10 years £2, Under 5’s free. www.yorkshirearboretum.org

CHANTICLEER SINGERS 12 DECEMBER Chanticleer Carols

7.30 pm at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall.

13 DECEMBER

7.30 pm at Old Malton Priory Church.

See page 60

WEA PICKERING 5 DECEMBER Friday Talk

7.30 pm. David Clark “The Bombardment of the Hartlepools,Whitby and Scarborough” At the Friends Meeting House, Castlegate Pickering There is no fee, but a donation of £2 will help to cover the costs.

MALTON WI

STAPE SILVER BAND 14 DECEMBER Stape Silver Band Annual Christmas Concert

Stape Silver Band together with their Junior Band are giving a concert at Pickering Church (St Peter and Paul’s church) at 2pm.They will be joined by Allerston Choir in an afternoon of Christmas music including plenty of carols.

The price is £4 per ticket (pay at the door) and all proceeds go to Yorkshire Cancer Research, including a raffle.

The band will also be playing carols around the Pickering area in the weeks before Xmas, including Christmas eve in the Market Place.

18 DECEMBER Meeting

7.30pm at St Leonard and St Mary Church community rooms, Church Hill, Malton, YO17 7EJ. We’re a very friendly group and everyone’s welcome - nonmembers can attend for a £3 fee, refundable on joining.

At this meeting we’ll be enjoying a craft evening and Christmas buffet.

SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES 24 JANUARY Jumble Sale

2-4pm at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind

Do you run a local club? Do you have an event in January or February?

5 DECEMBER Willow and Hedgerow Wreaths 3 DECEMBER Wire Christmas Decorations

Make either a Hanging Heart, Small Wreath or some small Tree Decorations. £20 - please prebook

4 DECEMBER Fab Fairies

Using ordinary materials you will produce an extraordinary fairy that will be a talking point for all who see her. Let her wave her magic wand over your Christmas but first come and make her! This is a family friendly workshop so if you would like to bring your kids/ grand-children then please do. £10 - please pre book.

Join us and Yorkshire Hurdle’s Angela Cole in the final of our willow weaving workshops for the season as we make Christmas Wreaths.

Please bring seasonal cuttings ,you may wish to use sharp secateurs, and wear sturdy footwear and clothes. £20 please pre book.

7 DECEMBER Christmas Craft Fair

11am – 4pm. There will be a selection of craft stalls selling all kinds of yule-tide wears and to really get you into the spirit of things there will be plenty of mulled wine and mince pies too.

If you would like to have a stall at the fair. Please get in touch – edu.howshammill@gmail.com.

11 DECEMBER Pastels Workshop

10 - 4pm. Discover the joy of chalk pastel drawing on this one day course, set in the picturesque setting of Howsham Mill.

Course costs £15. You need to bring your own materials so please email or check out the website for further details.

13 DECEMBER Christmas Garlands

10 - 4pm. Come and join us and make Christmas Garlands for windows and fireplaces made from recycled fabrics (silks and velvet) and handmade felt. £10.

For all course information please go to www. howshammill.org.uk or email Jen Wakefield edu. howshammill@gmail.com

Filey Road, Scarborough YO11 2SF.

MALTON MALE VOICE CHOIR HOPE CENTRAL CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER A FREE service that provides fun, friendship and a Christmas Day Dinner to people who are on their own or in poverty at Christmas.

To book your place, please contact Hope Central on (01653) 697796.

7 DECEMBER Afternoon Concert

Afternoon concert of festive songs, carols and readings for all the family. Featuring Malton District Male Voice Choir soloists and guest soloists Rachel Anderson and Brenda Harper.

At 2.30pm in Malton Methodist Church, Saville Street, YO17 7LL. £6 pay at the door.

Children under 12 free.

15 JUNE Evening of music.

At South Cliff Methodist Church,

CHRISTMAS FAYRE 6 DECEMBER

All Saints Church P.C.C is holding a Christmas Fayre in Thornton Le Dale Village Hall on Saturday 6th December.

1.30pm – 4pm. (before the Lights switch on) Admission £1.50 which includes a mince pie and tea/coffee.

Seasonal music by the ‘Swinton

25 DECEMBER Christmas Day Dinner Small Brass Band’ 1-3pm

Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk before Tuesday 2nd December

ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES

MALTON BRIDGE CLUB

RAMBLERS, RYEDALE BRANCH

RYEDALE & DISTRICT MENCAP

BRITISH SUGARCRAFT GUILD IN MALTON

Contact: 01653 693501 or 01653 693553.

MALTON COUNTRY QUILTERS

Visit eastyorkshireramblers.org. uk or contact 01653 648074

Contact Sue Hollows: 07557868142

If you need more information you could pop along to our Facebook page Malton Branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild or Contact Josie Abbey on 01653 698102

CELL GROUPS

Contact Kate Giles on 01653 628739 or Tim & Clare Rowe on 01653 628555.

CLAXTON & SAND HUTTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP

Contact Sandra 01944 759240

MALTON LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB Contact Margaret Barker on 01653 693538.

NEWBRIDGE PARK GROUP

For more information: www. newbridgepark.org

NORTH YORKSHIRE SNAPPERS For more information and to register go to www.meetup.com/ North-Yorkshire-Snappers.

Contact Rachel: 07970956022.

PICKERING & DISTRICT FLOWER GROUP

For women - all levels of experience. Contact Ruth: 01751 474291.

Contact Val on 01751 472902

CONNECTIONS CRAFT CLUB

DERWENT DIGGERS GARDENING CLUB Contact 01653 697845

EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD RYEDALE BRANCH Contact Janet on 01751 473875.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB

Contact Janet Pepper on 01347 823601

HOPE CENTRAL COFFEE HOUSE E: office@elimryedale.net or hopecentral@elimryedale. net or Tel: 01653 697796 www.elimryedale.net or www. hopecentral.info

PICKERING EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEERING MODEL SOCIETY Contact: 01751 474291 or visit www.peems.co.uk

PICKERING SCRABBLE CLUB Contact Wendy on 01751 475412

PICKERING CREATIVE WRITING GROUP Contact Hilary Jenkins 01751 417946 for more information.

POTTER HILL CINEMA

Contact: 01751 474291 or visit www.facebook.com/ PotterHillCinema.

ROCK IT YOUTH CLUB & MUSIC NIGHTS

HUTTONS AMBO ART GROUP

Ages 11years plus.

Contact Ruth on 01751 474291.

New members always welcome.

Call Anne on 01653 618477

Contact: 01653 694595.

KIRKBYMOORSIDE & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB

RYEDALE CROQUET

RYEDALE FILM SOCIETY

RYEDALE SCOTTISH DANCE GROUP

Contact Sheila: 01751 473924

RYEDALE WALKING GROUP

For further information see our website www.ryedalewalking. com

SHERIFF HUTTON ANGLERS

www.shanglers.wordpress.com Mr Mike Kirby - Secretary Tel 01904 415932 Email kirbym@btconnect.com or Mr Phillip Wileman Treasurer Tel 07983300068 Email - phillipwileman@hotline. co.uk

VALE OF PICKERING ART CLUB

Contact Renee: 01751 431834

THORNTON LE DALE SCRABBLE CLUB Contact Wendy: 01751 475412.

YORK RAMBLERS

yorkramblers.org.uk.

Further information about weekend walks is on eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk or phone Vera on 01904-628134.

ADVICE & SUPPORT AGE UK RYEDALE Age UK Scarborough & District Knit and Natter Group.

Contact Ketyn Jepson at Age UK in Scarborough on 01723 379058 or ketyn@ ageukscarborough.org

CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICE

RYEDALE CARERS SUPPORT Contact Claire or Annette: 01751 432288 or email: enquiries@ ryedalecarers.org.uk or visit www.ryedalecarers.org.uk

RYEDALE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS BRANCH

Contact our Support Officer, Mrs Ward: 01653 695310.

RYEDALE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

www.ryedalenhwa.co.uk Bickley/Ebberston/Yedingham: Tony Calvert bandycal@ googlemail.com Helmsley: Eric Dunstone at ericdunstone@btinternet.com Kirkbymoorside: Terry Wallis at ekirkbymoorsidenhw@hotmail. co.uk Malton: Steve Law at steve. ebberston@btinternet.com Pickering: Susan Mansfield at susan.mansfield@hotmail.co.uk

RYEDALE SPECIAL FAMILIES

121 Town Street, Old Malton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7HD Contact: 01653 699000.

RYEDALE STROKE GROUP Contact 01653 628620

RYEDALE TALKING MAGAZINE Contact Val: 01751 476499.

RYEDALE VOLUNTARY ACTION Contact: 01653 600120 or email: post@rva-cvs.org.uk or visit www.ryedaleva.org.uk.

SAMARITANS OF SCARBOROUGH Contact: 01723 368888 or 08457 90 90 90 or email www. samaritans.org.uk.

Visit www.kirkbymoorsidecamera-club.co.uk

Contact Alison Lawson on 01751 472827 or Frank Rock on 01751 477 484.

Contact Laura or Neil Cawood on 01751 431220.

Contact Membership Secretary Danny on 01751 474464 or Anna: 01944 759123.

Contact Jean (01751 476611) or Jackie (01751 472234)

Contact Peter Ashton on 01751 473715 or Sue Hall on 01751 474181.

Contact: 08444 111444.

RYEDALE NATURIST CLUB

Support for families with children under the age of 5. Contact: 01653 693551.

THE ENCEPHALITIS SOCIETY

A FREE, confidential debt advice service. Tel: 01653 692616

WRVS

KIRKBYMOORSIDE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY LACEMAKING CLASSES

Contact Irene on 01757 288656

MALTON & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB Contact: 01653 619181 or 01653 628982 or www. maltoncameraclub.co.uk

MALTON & DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB Contact Maggie, Secretary on 01653 698741.

MARTON & NORMANBY GARDENING CLUB

Contact: 01751 433105.

MALTON & NORTON NATIONAL WOMEN’S REGISTER Contact: www.nwr.org.uk e: office@nwr.org.uk, 0845 4500287

MALTON & NORTON ROTARY CLUB Contact John Howard: john. howard1@btinternet.com or see www.rotary-ribi.org.

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RYEDALE FORUM 50+

RYEDALE FRIENDSHIP GROUP

Have you every wanted to go for a swim without a costume?

Why not come and join us at one of our naturist swims. We meet every other Sunday from 3.15 to 5pm. We welcome all genuine naturists and people who want to give it a go. We are a small friendly group of like minded people. Swim is £5.00 Sauna is £4.00 for more details please see our website www. ryedalenatuistclub.co.uk or Tel Janet on 07528 409332.

Contact: 01723 356060

CANCER SUPPORT & SOCIAL GROUP (RYEDALE).

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU, RYEDALE FRIENDS OF THE CROFT

Contact Maureen: 01944 758448.

HOME-START RYEDALE

HOPE DEBT ADVICE

MALTON CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICE Contact: 01723 356060.

NEXT STEPS

Ryedale’s resource centre run for and by people with mental health problems.

Contact 01653 690854.

PARKINSONS UK

RYEDALE MEN TOGETHER

Ryedale Support Group. Tel : 01653 694251

Contact 01944 758807 or eddie. james@cvmen.org.uk.

Contact: 0800 9805907.

RELATE

SCARBOROUGH AND RYEDALE CARERS RESOURCE

Information about where carers can find help and support.

Contact: 01723 850155.

SIGHT SUPPORT RYEDALE

Contact: 01653 698860 or sightsupportryedale@ btconnect.com or visit www. sightsupportryedale.org.

Admin line 01653 692583.

Support Line 01653 699599.

Email : mail@encephalitis.info The Hungate Centre, open from 9am to 5pm Mon to Fri.

ANIMALS BORDER COLLIE RESCUE Contact: 0845 6044941 or visit www.bordercollierescue.org.

RYEDALE DOG RESCUE

Contact: 07581 324153 or visit www.ryedaledogrescue.com.

RYEDALE & SCARBOROUGH CATS WELFARE

Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 2nd December

RYEDALE • DECEMBER 2014 • ISSUE 105 Please contact Margaret Hill on 01723 865829 or email RSCWCats@hotmail.co.uk

rosedale.ryedaleconnect.org. uk or email rosedalehistory@ hotmail.co.uk.

Contact: 0758 3269614 or visit www.yorkshire-coast-dogrescue.com.

Contact Janice: 01653 628952

YORKSHIRE COAST DOG RESCUE

NATURE & ENVIRONMENT GREEN DRINKS Informal get-together of people interested in the future of mankind and the planet.

Contact 01653 696748.

MALTON AND NORTON TIDY GROUP

Meet on the first Sunday of the month - Malton one month (meet Water Lane car park), Norton the next (meet St Nicholas Street car park), 10am to Noon.

NATIONAL TRUST - RYEDALE

Contact Janet: 01653 693638 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ ryedalecentre.

KIRKBY IN BLOOM

Volunteers made welcome! All enquiries to 01751 430250

PICKERING IN BLOOM

RYEDALE FAMILY HISTORY GROUP

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP

Please contact Margaret Thompsom 01347 878465 for further details.

THORNTON LE CLAY AND FOSTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP For further information please contact john_s_holman@ btinternet.com

MUSIC & THEATRE AMPLEFORTH COMMUNITY CHILDREN’S CHOIR Find out more at www. ampleforthchildrenschoir.co.uk or ring 01439 788481

BULMER CHOIR

Visit www.bulmerchoir.co.uk or ring Blair Wallace 07736 060620

FRIENDS OF CATHEDRAL MUSIC Contact local Representative: 01653 618479.

RYEDALE JAZZ CLUB

LEAVENING TODDLER GROUP

Contact Wilson Hepplestone on 01723 859733, wilsonhepplestone@wilsonh. plus.com or at www.ryedalejazz. co.uk

Contact Paula: 07504821580.

STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS Contact info@ stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk or visit www.stamfordbridgesingers. co.uk

STAPE SILVER BAND

Contact Mike, Band Master: 01751 472224.

SWINTON EXCELSIOR BRASS BAND Contact Steve on 01653 696417 or visit www.swinton-band.org

THE CHANTICLEER SINGERS

Contact Musical Director: 01904 706437.

THIXENDALE SINGERS

Call Ali on 01377 288429

THORNTON LE DALE PLAYERS

Contact Ruth: 01653 694866.

Contact Alison Davis on 01944 758028

PLAYGROUPS

MALTON & NORTON HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS Supporting Malton Hospital.

Contact: 01653 698183.

HISTORY AMPLEFORTH & DISTRICT HISTORIAL SOCIETY

Contact Chairman, Ian: 07988 740274 or email ian. goring@btinternet.com. www. maltonandnortonmusicaltheatre. org.uk

MALTON DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR

Contact Secretary David Ackroyd on 01944-758693 or Chairman Tom Todd on 01653-692362.

Meet about 4 times a year in Ampleforth Village Hall at 7.30.

Cost of £2.50 which includes refreshments. All welcome Contact: 01439 788824.

MALTON WHITE STAR BAND

APPLETON LE MOORS HISTORY GROUP Visit appletonlemoorshistory. btck.co.uk/ for more details or contact Jim on 01751 417160

PICKERING ACOUSTIC MUSIC

FRIENDS OF MALTON MUSEUM Founded in 1975, we aim to encourage more people to visit the Museum, help in maintaining and enlarging the collections, provide voluntary assistance and financial support for the Museum, arrange monthly lectures, exhibitions and social events of historical and archaelogical interest and hold For more information contact beryllowe39@btinternet.com

ROSEDALE HISTORY SOCIETY. Contact: 01751 417071 or visit

Contact: 01751 474963 or email donnafirth2004@yahoo.co.uk.

LUTTONS LITTLE LADYBIRDS PLAYGROUP

For further information contact school on 01944 738232.

MUMS & TOTS

Contact Carole: 01653 694891.

PICKERING PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP (HALLGARTH)

Parish Hall, Hallgarth, Pickering, YO18 7AW. Contact: 07910147095.

POTTER HILL PLAYGROUP

Rear of Methodist Church, Potter Hill, Pickering. Contact Helen: 01751 477833.

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-3pm during term time. Please visit www.sheriff-hutton-playgroup. org or telephone 07717 799646.

YORKSHIRE CAJUN

HARMONIA LADIES CHOIR

FUNDRAISING

LITTLE STARS STAY & PLAYGROUP

RILLINGTON PLAYGROUP

Contact Eileen: 01751 477799

MALTON & NORTON MUSICAL THEATRE (MNMT)

Call 01653 658313 for more detail.

Contact Mr J Walker: 01751 475001 or Mr G Hunt: 01751 476283.

Contact John 07786040734. www.yorkshirecajun.com

RYEDALE LETS

LEAVENING CP SCHOOL MUMS & TOTS GROUP.

AMPLEFORTH PRESCHOOL GROUP Meet Tuesdays 9.30 - 11.30 in Ampleforth village hall.

See netmums or contact Heather 01347868306.

BARTON LE WILLOWS PLAYGROUP

Contact Catherine: 01653 619304.

BROOKLYN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP

Contact: 07704 289080

SHERIFF HUTTON PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP

SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP.

Thurs 9:45-11:45am during term time at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall. Contact Margaret 01347 878314.

SINNINGTON PRESCHOOL

Contact: 01751 431465 or 07799 727656 email: info@ sinnpreschool.org.uk or visit: www.sinnpreschool.org.uk.

SWINTON PLAYGROUP

Contact: 07792 369468 (session times only)

Contact: 01653 695020 or 07879 834975.

Contact Pat: 01653 690350 or visit www.nomads-productions. co.uk.

Visit www.bugthorpeunderfives. co.uk or tel: 07985325286 for more details. Also Bumble bees toddler group

Contact Jennie Smith 07906 498362 or Nicola Clarke (01653) 648325.

Contact Alison: 01751 472827 or Martin: 01751 475644

Meet in Bulmer Village Hall every Tues 10–11.30am.

Contact Julie Leng on 01751 474345

Visit www. pickeringmusicalsociety.co.uk.

Contact Linda on 01751 471553 or pickeringmusical society@ hotmail.co.uk

Village Hall, Barker’s Lane, Snainton. Contact Janet: 0776 5557020.

Saville Street Methodist Church, Malton.

Contact Kate on 01751 477340

HELMSLEY TODDLER GROUP

Please contact Sheila Barnes 01751 473924 or 07741493360

Meet Mondays during term time. 9.30 - 11.30 in Helmsley Methodist Chapel.

See netmums for contact details.

Contact Robert Coates on 01751 469116 or e-mail theryedalewindband@gmail.com.

Contact: Helen: 01653 699667, 07866 819556 or Julie: 01653 658057.

Contact Bandmaster, Cliff Hicks: 01653 693599.

NOMADS PRODUCTIONS

PICKERING MUSICAL SOCIETY

RYEDALE CHORAL UNION

RYEDALE SCOTTISH DANCE GROUP THE RYEDALE WIND BAND

BUGTHORPE UNDER FIVE’S

BULMER TEA & TOTS

CHATTERBOX PLAYGROUP

FIRESTATION PRESCHOOL

Sheepfoot Hill, Castlegate, Malton. Contact: 01653 694768.

LANGTON PLAYGROUP

TERRINGTON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP

THORNTON DALE PRESCHOOL TOTS PLAY & PRAISE

WEAVERTHORPE WEEBLES

Contact Jill on 01944 738389 for more information

SCOUTS & GUIDES 1ST HELMSLEY SCOUTS Beavers, Cubs & Scouts.

Contact: Steve - GSL 01439 772328 or 07957 209812

1ST MALTON SCOUTS

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. Contact Roger: 01653 696789 or 07950 558216.

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1ST NORTON SCOUTS Beavers, Cub Scouts, Scout & Explorers. Contact Ian Appleby: 01653 694900.

1ST VALE OF PICKERING SCOUTS Beavers, cubs, scouts & explorers. Contact Ray: 01751 476918.

RILLINGTON & DISTRICT SCOUT GROUP Meeting in Settrington- Cubs & Scouts. Contact Liz Hinde: 01944 758328

RYEDALE BROWNIES & GUIDES www.girlguiding.org.uk Contact Alison Hutchinson on 01653 690253

SOCIETIES DEMENTIA FORWARD Welcome Wednesday in Helmsley starting in September. A weekly session 1pm - 3pm for people with dementia and their carers.

If you would like to join us please ring the office 01904 692473 PICKERING WORKING MEN’S CLUB Free use of the Concert Room for functions, weddings, birthdays, funerals - bar facilities must be used.

Southgate, Pickering T: 01751 473534 HELMSLEY & DISTRICT ROTARY CLUB www.helmsleyrotary.org MALTON & NORTON RAILWAY CLUB Contact: 01653 698537 MALTON AND DISTRICT SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL Meet 7.30pm on 3rd Wed in the month at The Wentworth Arms, Old Malton. More information on www.sigbi.org/ malton.

MALTON WI Find out more at www. maltonwi.wordpress.com or from Sharon Cawte president on maltonwi@hotmail.com. .

NATIONAL WOMENS REGISTER If you are interested in making new friends find out more about this national organisation at www.nwr.org. uk or email: office@nwr.org.uk RYEDALE BRANCH OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION Contact Mrs Jo Barry on 01757 288278 RYEDALE U3A Contact Jean Leggott: 01751 475093.

SINNINGTON PEOPLE’S GUILD Meet Tuesdays at 7.15pm from Oct to March in Methodist Schoolroom at 92 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

Sinnington.

VALE OF PICKERING PROBUS CLUB. Contact David Billett: 01751 472879.

WEA PICKERING BRANCH. Contact Rev. David Clark: 01751 476118 or Oulton Walker: 01751 477597.

WHITE ROSE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION For more information and an application form please contact our membership secretary Peter West at 5, The Paddock, Melmerby, Ripon HG4 5HW Tel: 01765 640409 email: peterwest33@yahoo. co.uk.

THE WI FOR AMPLEFORTH, WASS, OSWALDKIRK AND GILLING. For more information contact Jane on 01439-788870 or jh.shoemakers@btinternet. com

VILLAGE HALLS AISLABY & MIDDLETON Contact Paul: 01751 475825.

AMPLEFORTH

Contact Josie: 01439 788463.

AMOTHERBY PARISH HALL

SPORTS CLUBS AMOTHERBY & SWINTON FOOTBALL CLUB 07530 028986 / www. amotherbyandswintonfc.co.uk

AMOTHERBY TABLE TENNIS CLUB 01653 696704 / andy@ cannybooks.com

BROOKLYN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

Juniors - 01653 697724 / www. communigate.co.uk/york/ juniorpikes.cfc.

RYEDALE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB 01653 690010 Members/Non Members welcome.

RYEDALE SPORTS CLUB

Thornton Road, Pickering. Tennis - 01751 473101, Croquet - 01653 694595. Cricket - 01751 476924.

Table Tennis - 01751 472091.

Football - 01751 473390

01653 693682 / www.brooklynjfc. co.uk.

RYEDALE TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE

01439 772062 www. helmsleysports.org

SCARBOROUGH AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

HELMSLEY SHORT MAT BOWLS HESLERTON BOWLING CLUB 01944 738632

HESLERTON CRICKET CLUB

01751 472091 www. tabletennis365.com/ryedale 01751 473348

SHERIFF HUTTON BOWLS CLUB 01347 810233

01723 859616 / www.nutt@ farmline.com.

SETTRINGTON BOWLING CLUB

01653 693598 / driver_edward@ yahoo.co.uk.

SWINTON,AMOTHERBY AND BROUGHTON (BSA) SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB

HESLERTON FOOTBALL CLUB HESLERTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

01944 768387 / www.heslertonsport.co.uk

HUTTON LE HOLE BOWLS CLUB

01751 472341 / j.mcdonald229@btinternet.com.

01653 692522 / maureencroser@ yahoo.co.uk.

Social Bowling Sessions Every Mon 2-3pm unless notified. From Beginners to experienced Bowlers. For More information contact: Richard Good 01653 697921 or Freda Fenwick on 01653 694640

Please contact Jos Holmes on 01653 698501

MALTON AND OLD MALTON CRICKET CLUB

Contact Margaret 01751 417543

01653 692223 / johnandjoyhudson@btinternet. com

Derek Cuthbertson / 01653 690807

www.maltonbowlsclub.co.uk

Contact: 01653 619276 emsg1967-bowls@yahoo.co.uk

APPLETON LE MOORS BARTON LE WILLOWS

Contact Jayne: 01653 618255.

FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY. Contact Fiona: 01904 468773.

GILLING EAST VILLAGE HALL www.gillingeastvillagehall.org

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE HALL

Tel Janice 01653 628952 www. hovingham.org.uk

KIRBY MISPERTON

Contact Mrs Edith Collier for information on 01653 668457.

NEWTON ON RAWCLIFFE VILLAGE HALL

Contact Jenny on 01751 472801

NUNNINGTON VILLAGE HALL Call Donna Stamp 01439 748310

RILLINGTON

MALTON OUTDOOR BOWLS CLUB MALTON SQUASH CLUB

THIXENDALE CRICKET CLUB

MALTON WHEELERS ROAD CLUB

THORNTON-LE-DALE BOWLING CLUB

01653 694571 / www. maltonwheelersrc.co.uk

Joe Wade / 01751 472080 / joewade78 @ hotmail.com

01751 472137

Mr Calvert / 01751 472533 / martin@calvert213.wanadoo. co.uk.

MARTON SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB NEWITTS.COM BECKETT FOOTBALL LEAGUE 01751 473348

NORTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB 01653 693241

OLD MALTON & ST MARYS FOOTBALL CLUB

Contact: 01904 468001.

PICKERING ATHLETICS CLUB

SHERIFF HUTTON VILLAGE HALL Call Steph on 07913 409 689 or email villagehall@sheriffhutton. co.uk

SLINGSBY VILLAGE HALL

01653 692193 / www.oldmaltonstmarysfc.com 01751 472877 / www. pickeringathletics.co.uk

PICKERING BOWLING CLUB 01751 472566 / glloyd@pcxinternet.com

Contact Trudy on 01653 628302.

PICKERING CRICKET CLUB

Contact Elaine on 01653 619276

01751 475540 / george.bayes@ btinternet.com

Contact Louise on 01751 432272 or louise@wombleton. wanadoo.co.uk

Seniors - 01944 711448 / usherso8@btinternet.com

WELBURN VILLAGE HALL

WOMBLETON VILLAGE HALL.

TERRINGTON LAWN BOWLS CLUB

Tel: 01653 693139 maltonsquash.mycourts.co.uk/ contact_form.asp

Contact Richard Denton: 01944 758136 or email mrdenton@ btinternet.com.

SAND HUTTON & CLAXTON

SWINTON SPORTS CENTRE

PICKERING TOWN COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CLUB

Ms Anstey / 01377 288272

THORNTON-LE-DALE CRICKET CLUB

THORNTON-LE-DALE FOOTBALL CLUB Mr Barnes / 01751 475134 / maadi@btinternet.com.

THORNTON LE DALE INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Jean Matthews 01751 475871 / Christine Harrison 01751 473703 / candepickering@tiscali.co.uk

WELHAM BOWLING CLUB MR POOL 01653 699624

WESTOW CRICKET CLUB 01653 658338 / Julie@ pricewelford.freeserve.co.uk

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RYEDALE • DECEMBER 2014 • ISSUE 105

PICKERING AND DISTRICT CHURCHES TOGETHER

SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER 3.30pm. ‘A Light for Christmas’ at Pickering Parish Church Come and see the Christmas lit up with thousands of lights each representing a loved one who cannot be with us this Christmas.

7.15pm. Christmas Carols at Kirbymisperton Village Hall.

CAROL SERVICES

SUNDAY 4 DECEMBER 10.30am. Nativity All Age Worship at Pickering Methodists Church 2.30pm. Carols in Marton Mission Room.

6.00pm. A traditional service of Lessons and Carols at Pickering Parish Church.

SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER Carol Services at: 9.15am. St.John’s, Newton.

10.30am. United Reformed Church, Pickering.

3.00pm. Crib Service at St.Giles, Lockton.

4.00pm. All Saints Sinnington.

6.00pm. Pickering Methodist Church.

6.00pm. St Francis’s, Marishes.

6.00pm. St John the Baptist, Levisham.

6.30pm. St.Andrew’s, Middleton.

WEDNESDAY 17 DECEMBER 6.30pm. Pickering Town Carol Service at the Parish Church.

THURSDAY 18 DECEMBER 7.00pm. Carol Service at St.Andrew’s, Normanby.

FRIDAY 19 DECEMBER 4.00pm. Carols at Flamingo Land.

7.00pm. Carols at St Giles’, Lockton.

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Sunday 28th December 2014 Departs Pickering 10am. 2.30 hours free time in Whitby Arrives back in Pickering at £3.35pm Adults £20, Children £10 & £45 Families (inc. 2 children) Refreshments will be available onboard Also a £10 raffle to win a footplate ride For tickets or more details please contact Tel 01904 764466 31 North Moor Road Huntington, York YO32 9QN www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 690859 • 93

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