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Contents Homes & Gardens Plant of the month

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Health & Lifestyle North Yorkshire Link Book reviews

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Food The art of the chocolatier Valentine Hearts

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Motoring Peugeot RCZ

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Community Local Groups Events

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Business Employment for under 16s Getting to know IT

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Business Editorials Instyle Kitchens & Bedrooms p12 Perrys Travel p16 Pure Car Mechanics p19 Slimming World p23 Moneywise Financial Solutions p26 Paul Chaplow Plumbing & Heating

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Pets Thinking about getting a new pet

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Puzzles Puzzle pages Competition Local Useful Numbers

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Editors Letter

elcome to the February edition of the Handy Mag. Did you know that the the Anglo-Saxons called February Solmonath which means cake month! It’s what I ate too much of over Christmas and spend January and February trying to work off!

I hope it’s not going to be another frozen month. I don’t think I can take much more cold having had to ration oil over Christmas. We almost ran out and couldn’t get a delivery until mid January! At least we might have saved a bit of money on heating bills!

The other thing we need to spend less money on is petrol. I can’t believe how much it now costs to fill up the car and where I live there are no other options but to drive everywhere. I’m going to shop locally as much as I can and combine trips as much as possible. It’s childrens activities that are the problem - scouts, dance classes, after school sports, friends houses etc etc. They will just have to learn to entertain themselves at home - in the cold!

What is there to do in February?! Read the Handy Mag events pages and find something to cheer you up this month!

Also have a look at page 7 and 8 as there is a cut out card with all of your useful health and social care contact numbers on it. The North Yorkshire Link wants to know your views on health and social care in Ryedale.

Well done to Lynn Jeffrey of Swinton and Miss V M Dowkes from Pickering on winning the Handy Mag competitions in the November and December editions.

Until next month...

Marianne CONTACT US on

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It all cheques out for HESLERTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

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ocal people in the Malton, Ryedale and Scarborough area are set to get a major sporting boost with the news that they are getting a cash injection of £5000 from the Football Foundation towards developing three new football teams.

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ring students yer’s and FA the ne . Nic When it is finished the new project will allow treasurew Heslerton under 8 team, Tra k Booker, U13 coach. Front cy Armstrong r) (secretary & Heslerton Junior Football Club to encourage younger children from local towns and villages to try football and seek to prepare children to form teams to play with the Scarborough Minor league. The project is managed by Chairperson,Ali Horton, who aims to facilitate introduction of children of a younger age to try football and enjoy sport with a local and rural well established club.

Funded by the Premier League, The Football Association and the Government, the Football Foundation is the nation’s largest sports charity. Launched in July 2000, the Foundation celebrates its tenth anniversary this summer and has so far supported 8,000 community sports projects worth £880m.

Ali Horton, Chairperson at Heslerton JFC, said: Heslerton are absolutely thrilled with this news. The Football Foundation have supported Heslerton JFC with kit and equipment grants in the past. This ‘Grow the Game’ grant does exactly what it says. It is an opportunity for clubs to be able to financially support newly formed teams in funding facilities, coaching courses, club development over a specified period of time. Our project will introduce our new under eight team this season and will introduce an under seven team next year, allowing our three year project, to introduce three new younger teams to Heslerton JFC. Paul Thorogood, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, said: “This funding is excellent news for the Malton, Ryedale and Scarborough area. Heslerton Junior Football Club and the East Riding County FA deserve credit for their hard work in making this happen.”

Heslerton Junior Football Club are still looking for more players to join, especially children aged 6,7,8 before the 31st August 2011. We currently offer teams for under 8, 10, 13, 14.

For more info contact Ali Horton on 01944 758115 or 07779 721195.

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For Fairtrade Fortnight 2011 we’re asking the nation to show off about buying Fairtrade which offers 7.5 million people in the developing world a more secure future.

You can show off Fairtrade any way you want.

Take part in our bunting record attempt, hold a fashion show with your friends, or be loud and proud about how your business supports farmers and workers in developing countries.

We’ve got all sorts of tools to help you do it. So whether you’re a school, business, supporter or campaign group, look around this site, get inspired and get ready to Show Off Your Label.

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This growth has enabled them to open a second showroom in Acomb this month, which means that they can showcase, not only kitchens, but also their bedroom ranges.

“Despite the market being very tough for many, we are delighted with our business growth in the past year,” says Gary, “The new showroom enables us to bring our expertise in design and installation to a whole new variety of customers.”

Gary and his team of reliable fitters and assistants have worked hard to establish a respected name and reputation. There are 4 members of staff and 3

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“90% of our kitchen installations are completed within a week,” says Gary, “This ensures minimal disruption for the customer.

With thousands of satisfied customers over the years, Instyle pride themselves on providing high quality kitchens and bedrooms at a lower cost than many of the big stores.

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ryedale

The Art of the

Chocolatier “The key element of successful chocolate-making is matching the flavour of the chocolate used to the ingredients going inside the chocolate, be it a ganache or a truffle.”

Gareth Mellor, Chocolatier

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ifferent grades of chocolate, like wines or spirits, have different properties, flavour profiles, textures and characteristics. Think of the difference between a Sauternes dessert wine and a flinty Sauvignon Blanc. Both are made from grapes, both are wines but they are distinctly different drinks. The same goes for chocolate.

Chocolatiers work with couverture chocolate, a form of chocolate high in cocoa butter and cocoa solids that means that it is highly workable and suitable for dipping, coating, molding and garnishing.

The skill of the chocolatier is in understanding the different properties of the couverture they work with and choosing the right combinations of chocolate and filling.

Sweet and mellow couvertures, like Valrhona’s Grand Cru Manjari Madagascar, fill the mouth with flavours that seems to extend right up into the ear canals. Its citrus notes stem from acids produced during the fermentation process and its dark, earthy undertones and 64% cocoa content mean that it is the perfect accompaniment for sharp, bitter lemon flavours, raspberry truffles and sea salt and caramel creations.

The couverture made by Michel Cluizel of Normandy contains 72% cocoa from South American, African and Javanese beans. The tiniest drop of it on the tongue reveals long lasting dense layers of malt, smoke and tobacco. A great carrier of flavour, the Cluizel couverture is used in mint chocolates to give a clean yet full bodied taste.

Felchlin, a company of Swiss chocolatiers, produced a rustic couverture chocolate to celebrate its centenary in 2008. With a light, coarse structure that melts away to leave granules of cane sugar on the tongue, the chocolate looks like something that has been carefully hewn from the earth’s core.

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Fermented for 48 hours this is the Dom Perignon of chocolate and its rough and ready appearance disguises a potent and heady cocktail of sweetness and strength.

The process of creating new truffles or flavoured ganache depends greatly upon the chocolatier’s senses, from smell to sight to touch. “You eat with your eyes first.” Gareth Mellor, a chocolatier based in Tynemouth explained. “My olive oil and lemon truffle has two drops of colour on its shell, one yellow and one green, to tell you which tastes you will find inside. The dark brown sphere of my fresh mint chocolate is strewn with delicate strands of bright green, again, to tell your mouth what to expect”.

The mint chocolates do indeed look like minute and edible Jackson Pollock paintings, colour coded for the taste buds. Next to the mint creations sit three orderly lines of what could be a nut of some sort.

“Cedarwood truffles,” explained Gareth. “I dusted them with cocoa to give them an earthy, autumnal feel. Some combinations come through a process of trial and error. Others are sheer flukes. I sat for half an hour with a friend the other day trying to match the rum I wanted to the right chocolate for making a rum truffle. Some clashed and opposed on a very base level but when we found the right one it melded. The taste and texture were right. It just worked.”

If you are thinking of buying chocolate as a gift on Valentine’s day – or any other day for that matter – make sure the chocolate is as special as the person you are giving it to. They’ll notice the difference.

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“EASTER” - KENT COUNTRYSIDE Darling Buds of May, Castles, Coast & Railways Monday 25th April to Friday 29th April

£299.00 per person in a twin/double room (Single room supplement £16.00) Deposit of £50.00 Staying at The Mecure Hythe Imperial Hotel in Hythe.

4 nights bed, full cooked breakfast & 3 course evening meal with tea/coffee. Porterage in and out.

Free use of leisure facilities. Afternoon tea, scones & clotted cream on arrival. Welcome gift per person per room. Return Railway journey from Hythe to Dungeness. Guided visit of Leeds Castle. Tour of Darling Buds of May countryside.

TITANIC - The Artefact Exhibition Friday 6th May to Saturday 7th May

£118.00 pp (Single room supplement £37.00) Deposit £25.00 The Titanic The Artefact Exhibition showcases more than 300 articles from the stricken liner: with extensive room re-creations, and new video footage of the entire wreck. Staying at the 4 star Hilton London Canary Wharf and based on bed & full cooked breakfast, just a short drive from the O2 Arena, with entry to Titanic.

SCOTLAND - The Shores of Loch Fyne & Kintyre Sunday 15th May to Friday 20th May

£488.00 per person in a twin/double room. (Single room supplement £89.00) Deposit of £50.00 This year our holiday to Scotland stays 5 nights bed, full cooked breakfast and 3 course dinner at the beautiful Loch Fyne Hotel, Inveraray. The routes for this tour will be left to the driver’s discretion, they are very knowledgeable in all areas of Scotland and therefore can choose the best routes, destinations and comfort stops day by day using their experience.

AUSTRIA “All Inclusive” - Lakes of Carinthia & Grossglockner Saturday 28th May to Monday 6th June

£899.00 per person in a twin/double room (Single room supplement £155.60) Deposit of £70.00 Carinthia with its countless lakes, 2 national parks, stunning mountains and sunny climate is one of Austria’s most beautiful regions. Our all inclusive package at Hotel Zanker makes this terrific value for money.

CORNISH RAIL AND SAIL - St. Austell Monday 1st August to Friday 5th August

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different view point. There is a railway journey and a boat trip along the River Fal. The Cliff Head Hotel, St. Austell is a 3 star hotel located in a quiet residential area above St. Austell Bay. The beach is a 10 minute walk downhill, but there is the coastal path along the cliff top to enjoy.

“MESSING ABOUT ON THE RIVER” - Marlow Thursday 8th September to Monday 12th September

£395.00 Per person in a twin / double room.

(Single room supplement £97.00). Deposit of £50.00.

This tour has an aquatic theme and follows in the footsteps of Mole and Ratty of “Wind in the Willows” fame. It includes a visit to the River and Rowing Museum, relaxing cruises on the River Thames, a cream tea and free time in Henley-on-Thames and the Royal Borough of Windsor. Staying at The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Marlow.

SENSATIONAL SOUTHPORT - All Inclusive

Monday 10th October to Friday 14th October £398.00 per person in a twin/double room. (Single room supplement £11.00). Deposit of £50.00 Southport “Englands Classic Resort” where you will find glorious sandy beaches, panoramic seafront and a victorian pier.

Christmas at WARWICK CASTLE Saturday 3rd December to Sunday 4th December

£139.00 per person in a twin / double room. (Single room supplement £18.00). Deposit of £25.00.

The Barcelo Walton Hotel, Wellesbourne. Situated just 7 miles from both Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick.

The hotel offers a variety of contemporary facilities, including an on site leisure club complete with indoor swimming pool, gym and 6 beauty treatment rooms.

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Perry’s operates a modern fleet of luxury coaches for anything from European and UK Coach Tours, Excursions, Private Hire, School and Work contracts. There are local joining points for tours and excusions and all vehicles are driven by caring, friendly and knowledgeable drivers.

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Who started the company and why?

Kev: I am a fully qualified mechanic with over 15 years experience in the motor trade. We wanted to provide a local service offering customers high standard complete garage services, which enable you to get all jobs completed on your vehicle under one roof.

Why should people bring their vehicles to you?

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Kev: We provide a complete service including vehicle servicing and repairs, MOT service and computer diagnostics for any domestic or small commercial vehicle.

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Your car service at Pure Car Mechanics will be carried out by a qualified mechanic using the latest diagnostic equipment.

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Peugeot RCZ

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eet the Peugeot that’s so popular that dealers in the UK can’t get hold of enough of them. The RCZ is the maker’s game changer, a model that takes the brand in a whole new direction.

Just look at it – even if it drove like a canoe, dealers would still be shifting them by the bucket load. And that’s because style sells, especially when it doesn’t cost the earth.

Peugeot has set its sights high for the RCZ. It’s gunning squarely for the market leading sports coupe, Audi’s TT, and the Germans must be worried.

Problem is the French firm has a bit of a habit of making stunning cars that don’t deliver in the driving stakes. Take the 206CC as an example – that was a car that brought a folding metal roof to the masses, but my word was it unpleasant to drive.

So what about the RCZ? Have Peugeot got the combination right this time? Well, climb behind the wheel and your first impressions are dominated by an interior that doesn’t feel as you’d expect.

The driving position isn’t as low as you’d imagine – you sit up quite high, much like you do in the hatchbacks the marque’s famous for.

The interior doesn’t feel as stand-out as you’d expect either, especially after the visual drama of the exterior. Don’t get us wrong, it’s well laid out, just lacking in the excitement some buyers may demand.

On the road it’s grippy and well balanced in the bends and although the steering is light, it’s precise and well weighted. There is a fair whiff of body roll in the bends though which comes as a surprise considering its sports coupe proportions.

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There’s a high-powered 200bhp version of the RCZ available, but for this test we tried the 156bhp model. The 1.6-litre unit is a bit underpowered and needs an incredible amount of revs to get the best out of it. With a 0-60mph time of 8.4 seconds it hasn’t really got the go to match its show. That being said, it’s still an involving car to drive and surprisingly entertaining to boot.

But as we said, for most buyers it might just as well be powered by steam – they really aren’t concerned with what’s under the bonnet. For them it’s the looks that count and we have to agree – this could actually be the best-looking Peugeot ever. Those curvy lines, lumpy roof and striking nose are the reason dealers can’t get hold of enough to satisfy demand – and the reason it will become a very common site on our roads.

Whether it’ll have the same visual appeal when they’re two a penny in the staff car park remains to be seen. But, for now, it’s one of the stand-out cars of the moment.

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Aside from the financial benefit, in an increasingly competitive market, it’s useful to gain some experience of applying for work and taking on the responsibility of a job.

There are two main aspects to consider as your teen (aged 13 to 15) takes their first steps into the world of work: the legalities and actually securing a job.

For parents and guardians First of all, under the age of 16 there are employment restrictions on the hours and the type of work that can be undertaken. Below are just a few key rules but you can find more information at www.direct. gov.uk.

• 13 is the minimum age for employment • The working day must be between 7am and 7pm • During term time a teen can work a maximum of 12 hours a week, and from Sunday to Friday there’s a limit of two hours a day. Up to 5 hours a day (aged 13 or 14) or 8 hours a day (aged 15) can be worked on Saturdays or school holidays.

• During school holidays the limit is up to 25 hours (aged 13/14) or 35 hours (aged 15) a week.

• The employer must provide an employment permit, the application form for which the parent or guardian signs.

• There is no minimum wage for under 16s • There are some occupations such as factory work or work in pubs which are not permitted.

For teens What about getting a job in the first place? There aren’t many around, so if one becomes available you’ll need to be quick and you’ll need to stand out from the crowd.

If you see a job you are interested in applying for, send your request in as soon as possible. Often – if it’s unskilled work – an employer will take on the first person to apply.

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If you are old enough to take on a job, you are old enough to apply for it too. Why would any prospective employer choose an application from Mum or Dad over someone who had applied in person? By all means mention that your parents know you are making the application and that they will support you, but the first contact must come from you. (For parents: if your teen’s application is accepted, it is of course quite reasonable that you meet their employer before the job commences.)

If your application is by email, make sure your grammar, spelling and punctuation are faultless, don’t use texting shortcuts and proof read your mail before you send it off. Mails that say “i saw yr job ad and i am interested” will go straight into the recycling folder. It might be the norm to use short forms and lower case letters with your friends, but it’s not when applying for a job.

Add some extra information about yourself. If you keep fit, do voluntary work, or have already had a job mention this in your mail too. You could even add in a photo.

Don’t assume that just one mail is enough. If you are really keen, send another, make a phone call or even send a letter. Even if you are told the vacancy has been filled, send a reminder occasionally that you are still interested should another position become available (although don’t make a pest of yourself either!)

Your primary goal in doing all this is to stand out from the crowd. If yours is the mail that has perfect spelling, you keep asking and you personalise your application in some way, then you are much more likely to land yourself some paid work.

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Choosing your next laptop Should you go for a PC or a laptop? Or even a netbook, tablet or all-in-one? This month I am going to cover laptops.

Many people are now choosing a laptop for home or work use rather than a conventional desktop or tower personal computer (PC). Laptops or notebooks are the more common names given to portable computers. In recent years their prices have fallen as manufacturing costs have fallen whilst at the same time their power and speed have risen. This means that laptops are now a sensible alternative to a PC in many cases.

With a laptop you have everything in one compact and portable box. Simply open the lid, turn it on and start typing and clicking away. For £400 – £500 you should get a good laptop running windows 7 and capable of surfing the internet, communicating your emails and performing typical office application tasks – and with enough horse-power to run the dreaded internet security software too. There are machines at lower prices but in my experience they tend to get exhausted more quickly and you start

looking for that open window to throw it out of in a shorter time than something with a better specification.

In addition to the laptop itself you will need to add an Internet Security Suite and I recommend you choose a 12 month subscription service rather than one of the free anti-virus only alternatives. You may also need to purchase some Office software such as Microsoft Office, although OpenOffice is a decent free alternative.

So why are some laptops much more expensive than £500? Well, as with cars, size, speed and features make a difference.

To help narrow down your search there are a few things to consider. First narrow down your search to either Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows Professional. You only need the latter if you plan to connect the laptop to a network which provides server based services. Then you need to decide if 32-bit or 64-bit is important. 64-bit Windows 7 will allow you to have more than 3GB RAM memory but if you have a lot of existing software you wish to reuse on the new machine then it may not run on the 64-bit version.

RAM? 2GB as a minimum and 3GB if you choose the 32 bit edition of windows 7. 3GB or more if you go for windows 7 64-bit and can afford it.

Do you need a keyboard that includes a number keypad. If so then that’s another narrowing of the choices.

The next decision is about screen size. Laptops range in size from about 11” to 21”. Below 11” and it’s technically a NetBook, above 19” – I’d say you

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You should also consider the screen resolution – in addition to size there is a resolution to each screen; the higher the resolution the more you can fit on the screen without having to scroll up/down-left/right – but you may have to squint to see it.

If you plan to play fast moving games, work in CAD or publishing packages then a machine with dedicated graphics is preferred and in some case essential.

Narrowing down the machines based on main processor is more difficult. Selecting from the Intel range only there are numerous models. The new ranges are identified as core i3, i5 or i7. Each offers more performance at greater cost. At the moment I’d say a core i3 will suit most common users and a core i5 for those who need lots of windows and programs all running at the same time all day long.

There are also older processors such as the core2duo which will do a great job and the Pentium DualCore which will suffice for general internet/ email users with a little word processing and spreadsheeting to do.

Battery life may also be important to you. How long do you need it to run when away from a mains supply? The newer processors improve battery

use times but manufacturers may then fit a smaller cheaper battery with less run time to keep costs down. 3 hours+ should be appropriate for most.

Which brand is best? Difficult to answer. Many people will only comment on their dissatisfaction with a particular machine rather than sing it’s praises and recommend it to others. Over the years I have sold and/or setup numerous brands for home and business purposes and I tend to find that specification helps a great deal. In no particular order HP/Compaq, Lenovo, Samsung, Acer, Sony and Dell have all proved to run well for several years with the odd glitch here and there.

And what about Apple? The Macbooks run a different operating system. Some say this is a good thing. People who use Macs and Macbooks tend to have more affection for them than a windows based machine user – in my experience.

In business circles those in the publishing and design industries tend to swear by them. On the other hand it may be more difficult to find the range of programs and games you are familiar with on your windows machine. However a Mac is ‘currently’ less likely to be infected with Malware and you can surf the web, communicate emails, play games and write documents. You are limited to one brand, Apple, and the prices tend to be high but the specifications reflect this.

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Paul started his own plumbing business just two years ago and has already built an excellent reputation locally for his bespoke plumbing and leadwork services.

A reliable and honest service has meant that he has accumulated a long list of satisfied customers including Scampston Hall where he provides all of the plumbing and also for Fersina Windows in Malton where he provides both plumbing and lead work. He prides himself on the reliability and high standard of his work.

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Paul can also help you to plan your bathroom installation with a CAD design service which can provide you with a 3d drawing of your new bathroom design. This helps make sure that your precious space is used as efficiently as possible. Paul can also advise on the right toilet, shower, baths and other fittings to achieve the look and feel that you desire.

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book reviews Ultimate chick-lit!

Since Bridget Jones came along, chick-lit has become one of the most popular kinds of fiction. With great characters, an engaging story and the odd bit of romance thrown in, it’s easy to see why these light reads are such a hit. Here’s a selection of the best.

P.S. I Love You

by Cecilia Ahern A weepy, lovely story which lingers long after you finish the last page. When Holly’s husband dies tragically, she wonders how she’ll ever survive. Luckily love of her life Jerry has already thought of a way to help her with her grief, through a series of letters and planned activities. This heartbreaking yet uplifting book shows that there is life after death, though love will always live on.

Jemima J

by Jane Green Hailed as the best diet motivation anyone could need, this light and uplifting read addresses weighty issues and the plight of women as they try to achieve ‘perfection’.

Jemima is seven stone overweight, fed up and as a result, engaging in some internet flirtation as a skinny alter ego. But what to do when Mr Perfect demands a meeting? Jemima J is an enjoyable read which most women will be able to relate to.

One Day

by David Nicholls Recently winning Popular Fiction Book of the Year at the esteemed Galaxy awards, One Day is a compelling read suitable for both sexes, following the lives of two people who become inextricably involved, purely by accident. The story uses the anniversary of their meeting to catalogue the events of the years in this unusual, realistic, moving and witty read.

Rachel’s Holiday

by Marian Keyes After an accidental drug overdose, Rachel’s family decide it’s time she had a dose of rehab. But instead of drying-out rock stars, spas and plenty of R&R, 38 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

Rachel is greeted by the reality of addiction, the agony of group therapy and the realisation of the damage done. Though addressing a serious topic, this is an enjoyable read – deep, whilst still retaining a sense of humour.

I Don’t Know How She Does It

by Allison Pearson Ever feel like life is one big balancing act? Kate Reddy does. Here, we follow as she struggles to juggle a career, motherhood and relationships, without ever dropping a ball.

Funny, sharp and full of heart, the writing is loaded with accurate observations - any woman in a similar position will relate to this great read.

Watermelon

by Marian Keyes Far from the traditional romance, the tale begins with Claire’s husband leaving her for another woman on the day she gives birth to their first child. Moving back with her family in Dublin to grieve, recover and discover how to be a Mum, Claire learns to stand on her own two feet again whilst her ex attempts to win his way back into her affections. Watermelon is hugely funny, warm and involving.

New release Gallery Girl

by Wendy Holden Meet Zeb, rock n’ roll bad boy artist, and Beth, who works in a traditional gallery. Then there’s Ben, who struggles to get his prosthetic-limbed masterpieces noticed and Marie, who wants to be a painter but her ambitions are on hold whilst her husband attempts to resurrect his aging boy band. Put the characters together and a fun, witty and outrageous new picture forms.

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HOMES & GARDENS Plant of the Month....

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ellebores are valued by gardeners for their evergreen or semi-evergreen leaves, early, long-lasting flowers and an ability to withstand severe weather and deep shade.

Although commonly known as the “Lenten Rose” or “Christmas Rose”, hellebores don’t belong to the rose family. With approximately 20 species and countless cultivars, there will be a hellebore to suit everyone. Flower colours vary from the pure white, early blooming Helleborus niger to the deep purples and pinks of Helleborus orientalis and many other varieties, mostly in shades of green and pink.

With a long history of use in witchcraft and supposed medicinal properties, several legends surround the hellebore. During a siege in 585BC hellebore was said to have been used to poison the water of Kirrha in Greece. Some believe

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They can be propagated by division but don’t expect the new plants to produce blooms in their first year. Hellebores require little care. The only regular care they require is the removal of old or diseased foliage in autumn and early winter.

Hellebores are excellent plants for providing year round interest and flowers at this dark time of year.

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Va le nt i n e H ea rt s

A perfect end to a romantic dinner for two. Crisp, buttery heart shaped cookies layered with cream and fresh raspberries, served with a raspberry coulis and topped with a chocolate filigree heart.

There will be plenty of cookies to save for another day if you keep them in a tin.

For the cookies Ingredients 250g unsalted butter, softened 250g caster sugar 2 large eggs, lightly beaten ½ tsp vanilla extract 500g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder Method 1. Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.

2. Combine the flour and baking powder in a separate bowl and add to the butter mixture. Stir in, then work into a dough with your hands. Turn onto a floured board and knead into a ball. Divide the dough in two. Flatten each piece into a rough disc and wrap in clingfilm. Chill for at least 1 hour.

3. Preheat the oven to 170°C, gas mark 3. Place one of the discs of dough on a floured board. Dust the dough with flour. Roll out to a thickness of 35mm and cut out heart shapes using a 10cm heart shaped cutter.

4. Place the hearts slightly apart on a non-stick baking tray and cook for 10-12 minutes or until lightly coloured. Cool on a rack.

For the chocolate filigree hearts Ingredients 1 bar of plain chocolate Method 1. Melt the chocolate in a small bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water, remove the bowl from the saucepan and allow the chocolate to cool a little.

2. Using your heart shaped cutter as a guide draw two hearts spaced apart on a piece of baking parchment.

3. Spoon the cooling melted chocolate into a small plastic piping bag and snip a tiny bit off the bottom to make a small hole.

4. Next comes the tricky bit, you need to work quickly to draw a chocolate heart on the parchment and then fill in as shown in the photo to make your filigree heart. Repeat for the other heart and leave 48 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

somewhere cool to harden (not the fridge).

5. If you don’t fancy giving it a try make some chocolate curls by scraping the chocolate bar with a potato peeler and sprinkling the finished cookies with curls instead.

For the coulis Ingredients 1 punnet fresh raspberries 1 lemon, squeezed Caster sugar to taste Method 1. Place the raspberries, lemon juice and one tablespoon of sugar in a liquidiser and blitz to form a runny puree.

2. Taste and add more sugar if you like, if it’s not runny enough add more lemon juice and taste again to check the sweetness.

3. If you want perfection sieve the coulis but it’s not essential.

To Assemble 1 punnet fresh raspberries Small carton double cream, whipped but save a little in the bottom of the carton to decorate the raspberry coulis.

1. Place a cookie heart on a large plate and top with raspberries interspersed with piped rosettes of cream (or small blobs if you don’t have piping bag).

2. Cover with another cookie heart and this time arrange the raspberries on a layer of whipped cream as in the photo. Carefully place the delicate chocolate filigree heart on top.

3. Pour a little coulis around one side of the heart and arrange three berries as in the photo. Decorate the coulis with tiny drops of the reserved cream. You can turn these drops into hearts by using a cocktail stick and starting at the top of the drop pull sharply down through the centre to form a heart shape.

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FOOD & DRINK Cakes for All Occasions Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries or any special occasion.

Cakes Homemade & Designed especially for you

A stunning range of wines from around the world, displayed beautifully, with friendly expert advice on hand.

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Come and see if we can help.

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SKW Craft Creations can create affordable personalised handmade Wedding Stationery to match your wedding theme from modern and contemporary to classic and traditional designs. Also invitations for all Special occasions & celebrations are catered for.

With close attention to detail and special finishing touches to leave a lasting impression.

All sizes of weddings and parties welcome and there is a free delivery service within the Malton & Norton area.

There is a varied selection of hand-made wedding stationery designs available to view in the brand new online e-shop and a downloadable brochure.

Also available on-line are party supplies including; balloons, confetti, co-ordinating table accessories, favours, favour boxes, bags and handmade wedding favour crackers - Everything you could ever need for your special occasion!

There are also gifts & a huge range of craft supplies available.

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february 2011 • issue 63 Paul

Two British comic-book geeks traveling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51.

The Fighter

This is a drama about boxer “Irish” Micky Ward’s (Mark Wahlberg) unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky (Christian Bale) a trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO’d by drugs and crime.

Yogi Bear

Everyone’s favorite pic-a-nic basket-stealing bear comes to the big screen. Jellystone Park has been losing business, so greedy Mayor Brown decides to shut it down and sell the land. That means families will no longer be able to experience the natural beauty of the outdoors — and, even worse, Yogi and Boo Boo will be tossed out of the only home they’ve ever known.

True Grit

Fourteen-year-old Mattie Ross’s father has been shot in cold blood by the coward Tom Chaney, and she is determined to bring him to justice. Enlisting the help of a trigger-happy, drunken U.S. Marshal, Rooster Cogburn, she sets out with him to hunt down Chaney.

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community Local Groups AGE CONCERN RYEDALE

Information and advice for local pensioners. In the past year Age Concern Scarborough & District has helped local pensioners to claim £1.4million in benefits via a dedicated helpline service which can be reached on: 0845 603 0493

Barton le willows village hall

If you are looking for a clean tidy hall for birthday parties, meeting, etc. this village hall is available for bookings. Easy parking, functual kitchen. spacious. first 4 hours £25.00,there after £6.00 per hour. for more details contact Jayne Carr 01653 618255

BORDER COLLIE RESCUE

Voluntary Registered Charity 1128983 (UK) & SC040796 (Scotland) We run an Assessment and Rehabilitation centre in Ryedale, not far from Stamford Bridge, to rescue and re-home Border Collies and Sheepdogs.

For information, visit our website at - www. bordercollierescue.org for details of local events where we have a stall and information about Open Days and Coffee Mornings visit - www. bordercollierescue.org/ events If you can volunteer to help at the centre, offer a home to a Border Collie as a pet or sheepdog or want further information, phone us on 0845 6044941 - 2pm to 5pm weekdays.

CANCER INFORMATION AND SUPPORT SERVICE

Cancer? We can help…

Ryedale Community House, Wentworth Street Malton 10.30-12.30 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month. Drop in sessions at Pickering Library 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month 10.30 - 12.30 Tel: 01723 356060

CARD CRAFT GROUP

We meet every other Thursday from 2-4pm at Rainbow Lane Community Centre Malton to discuss and demonstrate card making techniques. All materials are provided. Tea & Coffee 50p. For more details email jp.overfield@ btinternet.com

CELL GROUPS

Meet on Monday evenings

at various venues to share fellowship and to explore the Christian Faith. Our members come from the villages from Malton along The Street to Hovingham.

We also meet socially and enjoy walks and meals together. All welcome to join --contact Kate Giles (628739) or Tim and Clare Rowe (628555)

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU, RYEDALE

Confidential, impartial advice to help you solve the problem - no matter what it is. Opening hours are; Mon, Wed & Fri 9.30 - 12.30, Tue 9.30 - 12.30 telephone advice only, Thu 9.30 - 12.30 telephone advice and prior appointments only, Wed evening - 5.30 - 7.30 prior appointments only. Tel : 01653 692740. Community House, Wentworth Street, Malton

OUTREACH IN PICKERING

Tues 9.30am - 12.30pm at Pickering Library

DERWENT DIGGERS GARDENING CLUB

The Derwent Diggers Gardening Club is a social gardening club based in Malton and Norton, including the surrounding area. Meetings are usually held on the first Monday of each month at Community House in Wentworth Street car park, Malton.

Membership: a modest £6 per person per year or £8 for two people living at the same address. Contact 01653 697845

EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD RYEDALE BRANCH

We meet at Wrelton Village Hall on the last Saturday of the month. (Excluding August and December) Meetings start at 10 a.m. with a workshop and at 2 p.m. we have a business meeting and then there is usually a speaker. Coffee and tea are provided but we bring packed lunches.

Meetings are open to visitors at a cost of £5. You do not have to be an expert to join us. We welcome people of all abilities. If you are interested please come to see us or contact Janet Coe 01751 473875

FRIENDS OF CATHEDRAL MUSIC

Support our priceless heritage of cathedral music. To find out more or to join please phone your local Representative on 01653 618479. We need your support. Thank you

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FRIENDS OF THE CROFT

The aim of the group is to befriend the residents of its six households in Malton and Norton by providing outings, six summer evenings of games, talks and slide shows, as well as presents at Christmas. We meet 3 times a year to organise fundraising activities, and welcome new members to our meetings. Contact Maureen on 01944 758448 for further information

HOPE CENTRAL CAFE

XTALK YOUTH CLUB Term times Tue evenings from 7:30 pm - 9 pm. Young people aged 11-18 years are very welcome! XTALK FRIDAYS Term times from 4 pm - 6 pm. Young people aged 11-18. A friendly environment for young people to meet with their friends and have access to free Wi-Fi internet, laptops, Wii machines, music and lot’s more! STEPPING STONES (PARENTS AND TOTS) SESSION 1 IS FROM 10:00AM – 11:30AM AND SESSION 2 IS FROM 12:45PM – 2:15PM DURING TERM-TIME ON A TUESDAY.

HOPE DEBT ADVICE

By appointment only with our fully trained advisers.

Call on our dedicated, confidential 24 Hour phone line on 01653 692616

KIRKBYMOORSIDE AND DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB

First and Third Thursday at 7.30 pm. British Legion Club, Shaw Lane, Kirkbymoorside.

You are welcome to come along to any meeting where you will find a group of friendly people, of all abilities and experience, with a common interest in photography. For more details see www. kirkbymoorside-cameraclub.co.uk

LACEMAKING CLASSES

Lacemaking classes in the Pickering area are held on the third Saturday of each month in Middleton village hall from 10 am to 3 pm. If you are interested in taking up this craft or are already a lacemaker you are very welcome to join us. Details from Irene 01757 288656

MALTON & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB

Every Friday at 7pm, Wentworth Street Community Centre, Malton.

Our yearly program is split into two halves Sept to Dec and Jan to Mar with

events and exhibitions taking place through the summer months. We are a friendly club that welcomes anyone with an interest in any aspect of photography whether they are a beginner, an expert, or a newcomer to digital technology and computer manipulation of photo’s.

Call 01653 619181 or 01653 628982 for details

MALTON, NORTON AND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS

MALTON AND DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB

A friendly non-competition band. Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.45 pm in the Bandroom in Old Maltongate. Players of all ages and ability welcome. Instruments may be provided. Contact the Bandmaster Mr B. Hooper 01723 363438

3rd Tuesday of the month at 2pm. Old Malton Memorial Hall. Flower arranging demonstrations, workshops,talks, outings New members welcome For more information contact the secretary, Jan Anderson on 01653 696544

MALTON AND NORTON MUSICAL THEATRE (MNMT)

The former Malton & Norton Amateur Operatic Society is open to performers young and old and has staged hundreds of pantos and shows since it was founded in 1949. Call Chairman Gemma Williams on 07828 038495

MALTON DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR

Malton District Male Voice Choir was established in 2007. Thirty strong and with a wide repertoire it has helped raise money for good causes at many concerts in Ryedale.

Now with a new Musical Director, it meets Fridays 7.45 - 9.30 pm in the Methodist Church, Saville Street, Malton. No previous singing experience is necessary but an ability to sing is! Contact Secretary David Ackroyd on 01944758693 or Chairman Tom Todd on 01653-692362.

MALTON BRIDGE CLUB Wednesdays at 7.15pm at Furlongs Avenue Community Centre. Details 01653 693501 or 01653 693553

MALTON CANCER INFORMATION AND SUPPORT SERVICE

Ryedale Community House, Wentworth Street Malton 10.30-12.30 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month. Tel: 01723 356060

Malton Ladies Luncheon club

Meet at the Forest & Vale Hotel for lunch and a speaker once a month. For further details, please call the secretary Cath Taylor on 01653 692601.

Successfully supporting Malton Hospital since 1977. Always happy to welcome new members.

More information from 01653 698183

MALTON WHITE STAR BAND

MARTON & NORMANBY GARDENING CLUB Meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month in Marton & District Village Hall, Marton at 7.30 pm Varied programme of speakers, and visits; as well as the annual Produce Show in August. Monthly competition for the Cross Cup. Discounts on orders above £10 with six local plant and garden centres.

For details of events: 01751 433105

NATIONAL TRUST - RYEDALE CENTRE

Meet every month at the Kirkby Misperton Village Hall, presents lectures of common interest. Also organises fund raising events to aid projects for the National Trust in the Ryedale Area. Open to all.

New members welcome.

Contact Janet Bailey 01653 693638 for fuller details, see also www.nationaltrust. org.uk/ryedalecentre.

NEXT STEPS

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

The Centre aims to provide a friendly, informal atmosphere in which people with a wide range of mental health difficulties , and their carers, can meet together. Tel: 01653 690854

NOMADS (NORTON & MALTON DRAMA SOCIETY)

A society of approx 30 members, we have been performing regular productions since 1939.

Usually meeting every Wednesday and Friday in Norton. We welcome people of all ages to help in all aspects of theatre.

Other activities include theatre visits, social evenings and an annual Xmas dinner/dance.

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PARKINSON’S DISEASE SOCIETY

Ryedale Support Group.

Meets at Community House, Wentworth Street Car Park, Malton Second Thursday in each month.

2.15-4pm. Call 01653 694251 for details

PICKERING ACOUSTIC MUSIC

Pickering Acoustic Music welcomes singers, musicians and listeners who would like to play and/or listen to folk, blues, jazz, classical or any kind of acoustic music. Wed 14th Jan and fortnightly Weds from then. 8pm11pm. Occasional guest nights with invited artists.

Upstairs at The Bay Horse, Market Place, Pickering. All welcome (and it’s free!) For further information contact David on 01751 474696 or Alison on 01751 472827

Pickering & District Flower Group Meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in the WRVS Hungate Centre. Come and join us for flower arranging demonstrations, workshops, practice classes and outings. We are just a small friendly group and would welcome new members or come as a guest. For more information, please call Val Weighell on 01751 472902

PICKERING IN BLOOM

society@hotmail.co.uk

PICKERING SCRABBLE CLUB

Meet every Thursday at 2pm at Crossways Hotel in Pickering. Why not join us.

For more details, please contact Wendy Hutchinson 01751 475412

PICKERING WORKING MEN’S CLUB

Southgate, Pickering YO18 8BL tel: 01751 473534 Every Mon Quiz from 9.15pm, Every Thu Bingo from 7.30pm, Every Sun Bingo from 8pm, Every Sat live entertainment from 9.30pm. (See events section for details)

RELATE

We offer a confiential counselling service for couples and individuals who need help with their relationships, regardless of marital status or sexual orientation. We also offer family therapy, a ‘time to talk’ young person’s service, and sex therapy.

To register please call 0800 980 5907. Allatt House, 5 West Parade Road, Scarborough YO12 5ED

Rillington Village Hall

Rillington Village Hall is available to hire for parties, meetings, etc. A choice of two rooms or the whole hall, with kitchen/cloakroom facilities. Please phone Helen on 01944 758719 to discuss

ROSEDALE HISTORY SOCIETY

The group fosters interest in the appearance of the public areas of the town by tending planters and gardens. Members get together at 7.30 in the evening on every second Tuesday of the month at The Station Hotel, Pickering to project plan. New members would be most welcome and can either attend one of the meetings or contact Janet Howard at The Design Centre, Market Place, Pickering or ‘phone her on 01751 475354

Our informal Tea, Chat & History meetings are held on the first Sunday of every month, 2-4.00p.m. at Updale Reading Room, Rosedale. Large research archive, internet access and an excellent opportunity to find out about your family and local history. Tea and home-made cakes are available. See our web pages at http://rosedale. ryedaleconnect.org.uk email rosedalehistory@ hotmail.co.uk Tel. Secretary 01751 417071

PICKERING MUSICAL SOCIETY

RYEDALE CARERS SUPPORT

If you are interested in joining the society - in any capacity - we welcome anyone aged from 8 upwards! For more details about what we do and how you could become involved, please ring Linda Tester Publicity Manager on 01751 471553 or visit our website at www. communigate .co.uk/ryedale/pms or email pickeringmusical

We need volunteers of all ages and varied experiences to sit with older people to enable their partnet or family carer to have a little time off. If you have an hour to spare each week or fortnight, we would like to hear from you. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please call Claire Hall, Annette Major or Vicky Taylor on: Tel: 01751 432288 Ryedale

Carers Support, The Old School, Tinley Garth, Kirby Moorside, York, YO62 6AR email: chgh@ ryedalecarerssupport. fsnet.co.uk www. ryedalecarerssupport. fsnet.co.uk Reg Charity No 1076716

RYEDALE CHORAL

Rehearsals are in Pickering Methodist Church Rooms, Potter Hill on Fridays 7.309.30, from September with a summer break. There are two different concert programmes in autumn and spring and sometimes a Christmas concert of carols and readings, performed at different venues around Ryedale to reflect the fact that members are drawn from all over the area. Fees are payable per person either for the whole year in September or per term.

New members are always made welcome, whatever their experience. Contact Grahame Walker (01723 850640) or Jim Dye (01751 431945) for further details

RYEDALE CROQUET

Ryedale Sports Club, Thornton Road, Pickering.

Play Short Lawn Croquet, Mixed Association and Golf Croquet April to end of September. Mondays and Tuesdays 2-5pm and Wednesdays 2-8pm. Tel: 01653 694595 for more details

RYEDALE DOG RESCUE

Reg Charity no 1117972 We are local volunteers in the Ryedale, Scarborough and York area and re-home all types of dog wherever possible. We pay kennel fees and have foster homes to help long or short-term needs. For details of our work, fund-raising events, to adopt a dog or simply make a donation please contact 01653 694888 or see our website www. ryedaledogrescue.com

RYEDALE FAMILY HISTORY GROUP

The Ryedale Family History Group holds monthly meetings at various locations in Ryedale on the third Wednesday of every month. Details are to be found on the website at www.ryedalefamilyhistory. org. The Research Room at Hovingham Hall is open every Thursday from 10am to 3pm for family history research with expert help.

Open by arrangement by contacting Janice Wood on 01653 628952

RYEDALE FILM SOCIETY

Films take place at

community Friends Meeting House, 19 Castlegate, Pickering at 7.30pm. Season tickets (for 12 films) £30. Half season (for 6 films) £18.

Guest tickets £4.00. For a full programme, please contact Alison Lawson 01751 472827 or Frank Rock 01751 477 484. If you are a film enthusiast and would like to be involved in the running of the Society, contact us on the numbers above. We would be pleased to hear from you

RYEDALE FORUM 50+

The forum is open to all residents aged 50 and over, and membership is free. A varied programme of events is arranged, including talks about issues particular to the over 50’s, outings to a variety of places, concerts and theatre, and coffee mornings. Transport to enable people to attend many events is often organised. To find out more about the Ryedale Forum 50+, please contact Mr David Musgrave tel: 01751 474315

RYEDALE FRIENDSHIP GROUP

We meet on the second Monday evening of each month at the Memorial Hall in Pickering. A social group for retired or over 50’s local people There is a mixture of social activities, speakers, lunches at local venues, short strolls, theatre visits, holidays and more. Please contact Martin or Liz Redgard on 01751 473 077 for more information

RYEDALE IN-TOUCH GROUP

In-Touch is a local charity providing activities and support for people with sight problems. We run regular social groups in Pickering and Malton, we recognise the need for sight impaired people to be able to enjoy walking safely in the countryside and to enjoy connecting with nature, so we have set up a special walking group called ‘A Sense of Place and Space’. The walks will start at the beginning of April and run through to November. Our office number is 01653 698860, or you can email us on ryedale.intouch@ btconnect.com

RYEDALE MEN TOGETHER

We are a small informal group of about 15 men who meet for a chat and a meal each month at the Market Place Restaurant Malton. After dinner our

visiting speaker kicks off a discussion on a theme that he is passionate about and has experienced.

New members are very welcome, contact eddie. james@cvmen.org.uk or phone 01944 758807

RYEDALE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS BRANCH

Ryedale Branch Multiple Sclerosis members come from all parts of the Ryedale area. We are people affected by MS, families, friends, carers, who enjoy social outings, shopping trips, therapy sessions and fun with fundraising. We have a Support Officer who can offer information, advice and support. There is a members’ monthly newsletter and an annual lunch for everyone. Our Charity Shop on Smiddy Hill in Pickering holds information, or for more details contact our Support Officer, Mrs Lindsay Ward on 01653 695310. New members and volunteers are always welcome.

RYEDALE SPECIAL FAMILIES

Supporting families of children with disabilities and special need.

Ryedale Special Families is an independent charity founded in the early 1990s by a group of parents of disabled children. Our objectives are the relief of children and young adults with disabilities and special needs, their families and/or carers, in particular, but not exclusively, by the provision of information, advice and support service. 121 Town Street, Old Malton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7HD. Tel: 01653 699 000

RYEDALE TALKING MAGAZINE

This small charity based in Pickering provides a free monthly magazine recorded on tape for those who are visually impaired and who live in Ryedale. It is sent out by freepost through Royal Mail. The aim is to provide interest and entertainment rather than news or local information. Do you know anyone who is visually impaired who might like to recieve the magazine. We can arrange for one to be sent on a trial basis: For further information contact Valerie Bulidon, 01751 476499

RYEDALE U3A

U3As (Universities of the Third Age) are charitable, self funded, democratic organistaions

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community which provide all types of educational, creative and leisure activities for older people at minimal cost, by making use of the knowledge, skills and experience of their members. The members voluntarily run the groups.

Ryedale U3A currently has around 400 members and, as well as a regular monthly speaker meeting at Kirbymisperton Village Hall on a wide range of subjects, there are over 20 groups in such subjects as local and family history, music appreciation, gardening, walking and painting etc. Anyone interested should contact the membership secretary Anne Hebblethwaite on 01653 696211

RYEDALE VOLUNTARY ACTION (RVA)

A registered charity working across Ryedale providing voluntary and community support.

We exists to help the many varied voluntary and community groups in Ryedale. These include charities, self help groups, and any group which is led by volunteers or by the community. We provide a number of services including: information, representation, governance and charity law advice, funding advice, financial services, volunteer brokerage service and training. Tel: 01653 600120, email: post@rva-cvs.org.uk, or visit www.ryedaleva.org. uk for more information.

RYEDALE WALKING GROUP

The group is affiliated to the Ramblers Association.

We walk as a group all year at weekends - locally and throughout Yorkshire.

We meet at Pickering swimming pool on Saturday or Sunday mornings. Most of our weekend walks are 5-12 miles in length. Car sharing is encouraged.

In addition during the summer months at 6.30pm on Thursday evenings, we enjoy walking on public footpaths in the Pickering area. These walks are 4-6 miles in length and we meet at 6.30pm.

Full details are in the programme on our website at www.ryedalewalking. co.uk . Newcomers are made welcome and you do not need to join the group the first time you walk with us. Group members receive 10% discount from three local walking shops. For further information please telephone either Nigel – Tel. 01751 475109 after 7pm, or Ed – Tel. 01751 472963.

SAMARITANS OF SCARBOROUGH

Confidential emotional support to anyone in distress or despair or at risk and self harm or suicide. www.samaritans.org.uk tel 08457 90 90 90. We are always available for phone calls and visitors 8.00am 10.00pm. Samaritan House, 40 Trafalgar Street West, Scarborough. Tel: 01723 368888

SCARBOROUGH AND RYEDALE CARERS RESOURCE

For information about where carers can find help and support. 01723 850155

Sinnington People’s Guild Meet on Tuesdays at 7.15pm from October to March in the Methodist Schoolroom at Sinnington.

A friendly ecumenical mixed group of men and women. There is a varied programme of musical evenings and speakers.

Everyone is assured of a warm welcome and each hour long meeting concludes with a cup of tea and refreshments!

STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS

We are a friendly, community choir of approx: 40 voices aged 13 to 70 which rehearses weekly throughout term time in Stamford Bridge School. We are available for Concerts, Church Services and Weddings.

To hire us or to join the choir please email: info@ stamfordbridgesingers. co.uk Further details on our website: www. stamfordbridgesingers. btck.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you.

STAPE SILVER BAND

Pickering. Practice Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Constantly recruiting new and old members wanting to return. Offer individual tuition on Monday evenings. For more information contact the Band Master Mr Mike Breckon 01751 472224

SUE RYDER CARE

Sue Ryder Care is a national charity which helps seriously ill people to enjoy the best life they can. We have 14 care centres across the UK, 4 of which are in Yorkshire.

Local to York is holme hall at Holme-on-Spalding Moor and Wheatfields Hospice in Leeds. We provide the care that liberates lives but we need to raise at least £15 million a year so if

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you would like to organise an event or help us with our fundraising please call Jackie Sedgewick on 07769 671786 or email: york@suerydercare.org We’d be delighted to hear from you!

SWINTON EXCELSIOR BRASS BAND

People of all ages and abilities welcome. Practice nights Mondays and Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Learners Saturdays 6pm - 8pm.

Everything is provided.

We just ask for your commitment. The Band Room, Middle Street, Swinton. Please contact Dorothy Ratcliffe on 01653 694344 for more details

THE CHANTICLEER SINGERS

This is a friendly, Maltonbased chamber choir of around thirty voices.

The choir meets on Wednesdays in term-time at St. Leonard’s church rooms, from 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. to rehearse, and sings 4 - 6 concerts in the local area and beyond each year, featuring a wide-ranging repertoire. A vacancy occasionally arises, and the Musical Director is happy to audition people with good singing experience and some sight-reading ability. For further details, please contact the Musical Director on 01904 706437

The Vale of Pickering Probus Club

Meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Forest and Vale in Pickering. More information from Dave Billett 01751 472879.

THORNTON LE DALE PLAYERS

The Society has been putting on regular productions in the Village Hall since the early 1940s.

We now perform at least one major production each year, usually in November.

We also occasionally provide entertainment for other organisations and charities in the village.

If you are interested in any aspect of amateur dramatics please contact Mr J Walker 01751 475001 or Mr G Hunt 01751 476283. You will be made very welcome by this happy band of thespians!

THORNTON LE DALE SCRABBLE CLUB

Meets on Tuesday afternoons at 2pm at The Institute in Thornton le Dale.

Tel: Wendy Hutchinson on 01751 475412 for more

details

WEA PICKERING BRANCH

The branch of the W.E.A organises courses and day schools on a variety of subjects during the daytime and evenings, sometimes including trips out. Contact the programme secretary Rev. David Clark on 01751 476118. They also hold a series of talks from September to March on the second Friday of every month at The Friends Meeting House, Castlegate, Pickering. The WEA Theatre Group organises trips to theatres and concerts, travelling to the venue by coach, which picks up at Kirkbymoorside, Sinnington and Pickering. For details please contact Oulton Walker on 01751 477597

WELBURN VILLAGE HALL

The ideal venue for parties and celebrations, meetings, exhibitions.

Newly built in 2007.

Large hall and smaller meeting room. Convenient location off A64, 4 miles south of Malton.

Well equipped kitchen.

Catering available. Fully accessible for disabled visitors. Competitive prices.

More details, please call Sandy Hill 01653 619576 or Yvonne Myers 01653 618610

WETNOSE ANIMAL AID

Wetnose Animal Aid for the last 10 years has raised funds for the smaller lesser well known Animal Rescue Centres in the UK and some abroad. We help pay off vets bills or buy equipment. We have a National Fund Raising Event in June. All donations welcome. www.wetnose@ btinternet.com or email: wetnose@btinternet.com – Donations to: Wetnose Animal Aid, Newgate Lodge, Newgate, Kirby Cane, Norfolk, NR35 2PP T: 01508 518 650.

WRVS

WRVS has nearly 70 years experience helping people in hundreds of communities throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Our volunteers and employees work together to support people in need who might otherwise feel lonely and isolated whether at home , in hospital, or in times of crisis. The Hungate Centre is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and at the weekend from April to October. We offer a variety of activities including our Wednesday Social Club. It starts at 2pm and we host

various different activities at this event. All are very welcome to come and join.

It is free to join and just £2 per session which includes refreshments. For more details please call Sue Clark on 01751 472681

Playgroups BARTON LE WILLOWS PLAY GROUP

Barton le Willows play group meet twice a week, with qualified friendly staff, Mondays age 2-school, 9.30 -11.30am, where parents drop their children off to a relaxed morning of learning and fun, following the guide lines of Ofsted and EYFS, £4.50 per child, includes snack. Friday mornings mother and toddlers meet 9.30-11.30am, birth-school age, £2.00 per child.Lots of interesting activities to enjoy, large well equipped safe outdoor garden. morning snack, and a relaxing coffee for parents and carers. For more details contact Catherine Bell 01653 619304

BROOKLYN PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

“Learning through play, fun all the way” A safe, secure, stimulating, friendly environment to ensure equality of opportunity for all children and families.

Large indoor and outdoor learning environment with a wide varity of activities and opportunities. Early Years qualified staff. Good Ofsted report (May 2010) Value for money fees and free Early years Funding for 3 and 4 year olds. Brooklyn Preschool Playgroup is registered for children aged 2 years to 4 years 11 months. For more details contact us on 07792369468 during session or on 01653 696603.

CHATTERBOX PLAYGROUP

Friendly Qualified Staff, Places for 2 year olds to school age children. Safe outside play area. Ofsted registered. Funding for 3 & 4 year olds. Opening Times Mon - Fri 9.05 - 12.05 Lunch Club twice a week.

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

FIRESTATION PRESCHOOL

A community run playgroup in safe comfortable surroundings. Wide variety of activities. Members of the Pre-school Learning Alliance.

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MUMS AND TOTS

Trinity Chapel, Malton.

Meet every Wednesday in termtime. 9.30am 11.30am. Open to all Mums and tots in the area. Call Linda Stannard on 01653 691068 for more details

PICKERING PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP (HALLGARTH)

Your children will have lots of fun in our happy, caring and safe setting.

We provide a wide range of activities. Friendly qualified staff. Ofsted registered. Members of PLA. Teddy Bear club is on a Wednesday morning from birth onwards. Intro session is on a Tuesday morning from 18 months to playgroup entry.

Playgroup sessions from approximately 2 ½ years to school age. Telephone number 07910147095 Parish Hall, Hallgarth, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AW Registered Charity Number 1038039

POTTER HILL PLAYGROUP

A caring, fun and safe setting for your children run by qualified, friendly staff. Ofsted Registered.

Tiny Tots and Tiny Tots Plus for parents with children from birth onwards held Wednesday and Friday 9.30-11.00am. Playgroup sessions for children aged 2 years to school age held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9.00-11.30am.

Contact Val on 01751 472015 for further details.

Reg. Charity No. 1025256

RILLINGTON PLAYGROUP

Rillington Village Hall.

Happy Children in a well structured environment.

Opening times Monday - Wednesday 9.00am till 12.00 noon. Thursday - Friday 9am-12pm lunchclub 12.00-12.30 afternoon 12.30-3.00pm.

Term-time only. Pre-School Sessional Care - 2yrs to School Age. Highly qualified Staff with Early Years Professional status.

(EYPS equivalent to Teaching status). We are registered with Ofsted.

Our last inspection was graded as “Good” for both Education and Care.

Toddler Group Wednesday & Friday 9.15-11.15 £1 a session pay as you go.

Playgroup mobile Tel; 07704289080 session time

SINNINGTON PRESCHOOL

Sessions are; Toddler groupTuesday 10am - 11.30am, Pre -School - Mon 9.10-11.40am, Wed 9.10-11.40am, Thu 9.1011.40am, Fri 9.10-11.40am. For more information contact Kerry or Suzanne on 07799727656.

SWINTON PLAYGROUP

Why not come and join us in a happy, friendly, safe enviroment. We have vacancies for children from 2 years 6 months to school age. The staff are fully trained and we are OFSTED inspected. Opening times: Mon-Fri 9.15-11.45am The Reading Rooms, Main Street, Swinton Tel: 07879 834975

TERRINGTON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP

A happy caring environment, qualified staff, OFSTED inspected.

For children 2 years old to school age. Serving Terrington, Malton and surrounding villages.

The Pre School runs on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 12:30. Contact Amanda Welch 01653 619870 or Jenny Smith 01653 628683 for more details.

THORNTON DALE PRE SCHOOL

Offering places for children from 2 years old to school age. Ofsted registered.

Friendly qualified staff.

Situated within Thornton Dale School with a secure outdoor play area. We run sessions Mon-Fri from 9am-11.30am with lunch club on Mon, Thu and Fri and also FULL DAY CARE from 9am-3pm Mon,Thu and Fri. Contact Tracey Toes on 07887663996 for further details.

TOTS PRAISE

Saville Street Methodist Church, Malton. Every Monday in term time. 10am - 11.30am Play and praise for preschool children. £1 per family.

Sports Clubs Amotherby & Swinton Football Club

Badmington Club

Sandburn Hall, Flaxton.

Fridays 2 - 3.30pm All ages welcome. tel: Stephen Marshall 01904 490440 for more details

Brooklyn Junior Football Club

Mr C Lloyd Tel: 01653 693682 info@brooklynjfc. co.uk www.brooklynjfc. co.uk.

Derwent Swimming Pool 01653 693407

GKR Karate Club

Richard Flynn Tel: 07956 251580

Heslerton Bowling Club Mr J Pease Tel: 01944 738632

Heslerton Cricket Club

Mr Nutt Tel: 01723 859616 www.nutt@farmline.com.

Heslerton Football Club

Mr Driver Tel: 01653 693598 driver_edward@ yahoo.co.uk.

Heslerton Junior football Club

Tracey Armstrong Tel: 01944 768387 tracey. armstrong@aol.com www. heslerton-sport.co.uk

Malton and Old Malton Cricket Club

pickering athletics club Sue Lawal 01751 472877 www.pickeringathletics. co.uk

Pickering Bowling Club

Geoff Lloyd Tel: 01751 472566 glloyd@pcxinternet. com

Pickering Cricket Club

Mr Mansfield Tel: 01751 475442 mansfield_ glaisdale@btinternet.com.

Pickering Town Community Football Club

Senior Section: Mr Keith Usher, Tel: 01944 711448 email: usherso8@btinternet. com Junior Section: Mr Hood Tel: 01653 697724 www. communigate.co.uk/york/ juniorpikes.cfc.

Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club Ms Wright Tel: 01653 600016

Ryedale Leisure Centre 01751 476726

Ryedale sports club

Malton Outdoor Bowls Club

Mr Smith Maltonbowlsclub@ btinternet.com www. maltonbowlsclub.co.uk/

Thornton Road, Pickering.

Tennis - tel: J. O’Donnell 01751 473101, Croquet - tel: G Timms 01653 694595. Cricket - tel: A Hardy 01751 476924.

Table Tennis - tel: J Wardman 01751 477778.

Football - tel: S Walker 01751 473390

Malton Wheelers Road Club

Ryedale Table Tennis League

Mrs Hudson Tel: 01653 692223 john.hudson37@ ntlworld.com.

Matthew Enticknap Tel: 01653 694571. E-Mail: maltonwheelersrc@ tiscali.co.uk. Web: www. maltonwheelersrc.co.uk

Marton Short Mat Bowls Club Mrs Jean Bell 01751 472137

Andy Seed Tel 01653 696704 andy@cannybooks.com www.ryedalett.net

Scarborough and District Football Association Mr K.W. Sales 01751 473348

Newitts.com Beckett Football League.

Settrington Bowling Club

Norton United Football Club

Swinton Sports

Old Malton & St Marys Football Club

Thixendale Cricket Club

Mr Thistleton Tel: 01653 658565 philip@pthistleton. fsnet.co.uk. www.freewebs. com/amotherbyfc.

Mr K.W. Sales 01751 473348

Amotherby Table Tennis Club

Mr Johnson Tel: 01653 693241

Andy Seed Tel 01653 696704 andy@cannybooks.com

Mr Wilson Tel: 01653 692193 oldmaltonstmarysfc@ yahoo.co.uk. www. oldmaltonstmarysfc.com

Mr Croser Tel: 01653 692522 maureencroser@ yahoo.co.uk.

Centre Contact Derek Cuthbertson on tel: 01653 690807

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Thornton-Le-Dale Bowling Club

Mr Callow Tel: 01751 472748 david@ncallow93. freeserve.co.uk.

Thornton-Le-Dale Cricket Club

Mr Calvert Tel: 01751 472533 martin@calvert213. wanadoo.co.uk.

Thornton-le-Dale Football Club

Mr Barnes Tel: 01751 475134 maadi@btinternet. com.

United Martial Arts Tony Dyas 07956 612667 unitedmartialarts@ btinternet.com

Welham Bowling Club

Secretary Mr Pool 01653 699624

Westow Cricket Club

Ms Price Tel: 01653 658338 Julie@pricewelford. freeserve.co.uk.

Scouts & Guides 1ST MALTON SCOUTS

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. Please contact Roger Thomson on 01653 696789 or 07950 558216

1ST KIRKBYMOORSIDE BROWNIES Contact Angela Kneeshaw 07976 748299 1ST NORTON SCOUTS Beavers, Cub Scouts, Scout and Explorers.

Please contact Mr Ian Appleby on 01653 694900 for more details RYEDALE BROWNIES AND GUIDES Contact Alison Hutchinson (District Commissioner) on tel: 07816 847271 SCOUTING IN RYEDALE Please contact Mererid Hunt (District Commissioner) on 01653 690992

Is your local charity or non-profit making group listed here?

It’s FREE! Call us on 01653 658776 or 07811 045642 or email on community@ thehandymag.co.uk with your details.

Ms Anstey Tel: 01377

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Pablo is hiding in adverts in the magazine.

Can you find them all?

Simply send a postcard telling us which pages Pablo the painter is on and in which adverts to: Pablo the Painter Competition, The Handy Mag, 10 The Rise, Leavening, Malton, YO17 9TA, telling us your: name, address and a contact number.

Entries must be received no later than 25th February 2011 Entries will be drawn from a hat. First correct entry drawn wins. Only 1 entry per household. Winner will be notified by post. Responsibility is not accepted for lost/delayed/damaged entries.

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Looking for love this Valentines..?

We have dogs which need loving homes Dog Fosterers, volunteers & donations always needed. For more details please contact or visit our website: Email: enquiries@ryedaledogrescue.com Tel: 07581 324153

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new year means a fresh start and at York Cats Protection we have plenty of fabulous felines that are looking forward to their fresh start in 2011.

We currently have such a cat that is looking for very special home this year. Meila is a bouncy and energetic young lady who hasn’t had the best start in life. Having picked up cat flu as a youngster, young Meila has spent her days hidden away in our isolation pens. She has had treatment for the infection and her snuffles have subsided greatly, however she does have residual cat flu meaning that during times of stress or other illness, she may develop cat flu symptoms once again. It is for this reason that Meila also has to be the only cat in a household and must be kept up to date with her annual vaccine. Despite all this Meila is the liveliest young cat and would make a lovely addition to a family.

If you think you could offer either of these ladies, or another one of our cats a home, please call the centre on 01904 760356.

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Thinking about getting

a new pet?

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here are many things to consider when you are thinking about getting a new pet.

Firstly which type of pet would best suit your lifestyle, for example a household where the owners will be out for eight hours or more a day will not be best suited to a dog as they require regular walks and a lot of companionship. Dogs also require very hands on toilet training and basic training so it is best if there is someone around all the time in the early days until you have cracked it.

Cats often suit working people as they do not require the same attention and companionship that dogs crave and they practically toilet train themselves. They are happy to be independent and do their own thing throughout the day then socialise with you in the evening. They also do not mind being left in the house alone if you want a trip to the pub!

Perhaps if you have small children, you have considered a small pet such as a rabbit, guinea pig or hamster. These can give you great enjoyment but again it is worth considering that they need cleaning out regularly and also require a lot of companionship as they live in large groups in the wild.

It is often best to house small pets together, taking into consideration which sexes get on best together (this differs in each species) and being careful not to have any multiplication accidents! They will also need a lot of human contact from early on to ensure they are good at being handled.

Once you have decided on which pet you want it is important to visit your local vets to find out your pets requirements to ensure it is well looked after, healthy and happy.

Your Vet Nurse will discuss many things at your new pet check such as the importance in vaccinating your pet against life threatening diseases and how often they need to be vaccinated. Cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs should all be vaccinated.

It is also a chance to discuss the benefits of having a microchip in case your pet becomes lost or is stolen, and how it works.

You will be told about how often to flea and worm your pet and about the different products available that best suit your pets temperament!

It is worth considering Pet insurance as you never know if your pet will be accident prone or develop a long term illness, both of which can be very

expensive. Your nurse will discuss the various different types of insurance that are available to make sure you get the best cover for your pet when choosing who to go with.

Neutering is important in avoiding unwanted pregnancies and cancers of the reproductive organs, you will be given details of this and told what age your pet can be done by.

Other subjects covered at your new pet check includes socialisation, basic training, feeding and diets.

Station House Vets are now doing free nurse clinics on Tuesday afternoons where you can make an appointment to discuss all of the above as well as weight clinics, dental checks, stitches out and post op checks. We also offer discounted nail clipping in the nurse clinics.

Celia Carr RVN Station House Vets

STATION TION HOUSE VETS Equine & Small Animal

Expect the best care everytime 01653 618303 24 hour emergency

Just off the A64 in Welburn near Castle Howard

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community LOCAL EVENTS 5 February Saturday night entertainment Pickering Working Mens Club 9.30pm. Tristan Drew 5 February Hovingham Market 10.30am - 3pm.

Village Hall Main Street Hovingham Ryedale.

Join us for a busy village market with around 35+ businesses selling a wide variety of local produce, gifts and crafts. Onsite popular market cafe selling homemade produce and drinks. Well worth a visit.

11 February Derwent Diggers “Britain in Bloom” through the eyes of one of the judges.

Roger Burnett will talk us through the highs and lows of this national treasure. Meeting starts at 7.30pm in Community House, Wentworth Street, Malton. Queries to 01653 697845 11 February WEA Pickering. A talk by David Clark. ”The Genius of Baden Powell” - Scouting for boys AND girls 1907 - 2010. The Friends Meeting House, Castlegate, Pickering.

7.30pm. The Talk is free, but a donation of £2. will help to cover costs.

11 February Pickering Working Mens Club. Psychic Experience with psychic/medium Roy Dodd show commences at 8.30pm tickets £6 available from the club.

11 February Quiz Night Hope Central “Quiz Night at Hope Central. It costs £10 to

book a team of four and you are provided with a delicious two-course meal. There is a great prize for the winning team. To book a team, please phone the Hope Central office on (01653) 697796.

12 February Pickering Working Mens Club. Saturday night entertainment.

9.30pm. Becky Brown 13 February Ryedale Film Society: The Ghost.

Meet at Friends’ Meeting House, 19 Castlegate, Pickering YO18 7AX. Screenings on Sundays at 7.30pm. £40.00 Full Season, 9 Films £36, 6 Films £24, 3 films £12. Day membership £4.50.

Alison Lawson Tel. 01751 472827 or rfs@ pebbles8.freeserve. co.uk 13 February Valentines Special at Ryedale Folk Museum. Join us to celebrate Valentines weekend. Aside from the usual attractions there will be cooking, craft, love token making etc. Fun for everyone, bring that special someone.

17 February The Marriage Course. Are you married? Have you been together for over a year? Would you like your relationship to be the best it can be? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of those questions then this course is for you! The Marriage Course is for any couple who wants to invest in their relationship, whether you have been together 1 or 61 years and whether you have a strong relationship or are struggling. If you are interested, or wish to find out more

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information, please phone the Hope Central office on (01653) 697796.

19 February Saturday night entertainment Pickering Working Mens Club. 9.30pm. Peter Philips 21 - 25 February Half Term Love Ryedale Folk Museum.

Romance will blossom at the Museum this February half term with our love themed activities on all week. Arts, crafts, demonstrations, cooking and more.

10:00 - 15:30 Mon - Fri. 26 February Pickering Working Mens Club Saturday night entertainment.

9.30pm. Rick Mills 26-27 February 18th Century Military Weekend Ryedale Folk Museum.

18th Century Drill Weekend - Redcoats abound as 18th Century military re-enactors are on site all weekend.

27 February Ryedale Film Society Julie & Julia. Meet at Friends’ Meeting House, 19 Castlegate, Pickering YO18 7AX. Screenings on Sundays at 7.30pm. £40.00 Full Season, 9 Films £36, 6 Films £24, 3 films £12. Day membership £4.50.

Alison Lawson Tel. 01751 472827 or rfs@ pebbles8.freeserve. co.uk 7 March Derwent Diggers Annual General Meeting (short and sweet!) followed by a presentation by Dr Mike Ashford on growing vegetables in containers and small gardens. Meeting starts at 7.30 pm in Community House, Wentworth Street,

Malton. Queries to 01653 697845

Helmsley Art Centre Box office: 01439 771700

5 February The Tom McConville Big Band The Newcastle fiddle player, Tom McConville, is one of the leading folk fiddle players of our time.

9 February Film: The American 11 February Sherlock Holmes: The Death & The Life In this wryly humorous tale, of murder, mystery & the occult...

The world’s greatest detective refuses to leave the stage! A fantasy based upon a fiction, finds Conan Doyle tiring of his intolerably arrogant Sherlock Holmes’, and inventing the malevolent Moriarty, to dispose of him.

13 February Blowers and Bly - Bold, Bald and Belligerent Henry Blofeld (Test Match Special) and John Bly (Antiques Roadshow), two of the best-loved broadcasters and TV presenters of their generation, join forces to prove they are indestructibly young at heart.

17 February Roxyrama A six piece band formed in tribute to the great Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music.

23 February Film: My Afternoons With Marguerite (La Tete en friche) 25 February The Unknown Land

The year is 1844. A man answers a newspaper advert inviting him to apply to join a ship bound for arctic waters, to explore the unknown wastes north of Greenland. What draws him on to undertake this journey? This is a story of adventure on the arctic ice, the search for the Northwest Passage, of man’s heroic struggle against alien conditions – and his mental struggle with his own past.

27 February The Bacchus Piano Trio Three of the finest musicians of their generation, all well established in their own rights as soloists, have come together to perform a programme, which includes some of the finest compositions by Schumann, Beethoven and Mozart, as well as a rarely heard gem by James MacMillan.

Blood Donor Sessions 21 february Norton Ryedale Bowls Club 2-4pm and 5-7.15pm 07 February The Milton Rooms, Malton 2-4pm and 5-7.15pm 23 February The Royal British Legion, Kirbymoorside 1.30-3.45pm and 4.456.45pm Have you got an event to publicise? Send details to community@ thehandymag.co.uk or call 01653 658776 to see it on these pages.

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Ryedale charity on the move to meet growing need

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arlier this year Ryedale In-Touch, a local charity which has for many years been meeting some of the social and practical needs of blind and partially sighted people, conducted a survey which showed a growing number of sight impaired people living in Ryedale who could benefit were unaware of their services.

In discussions with the charity’s trustees and users Janice Every, the Chief Officer, was able to identify some clear reasons why potential users where generally unaware or confused about the role of the charity, these included: • Unclearness about what the charity did largely due to confusion about what 'In-Touch' actually meant.

• Difficulty in finding and accessing the charity’s current and largely unsuitable premises • Not having a website Proposals and funding to address these issues were contained in two successful funding bids that the charity secured earlier this year which has led to a search for more suitable premises and for a name that better represented the charity’s role, along with development of a specially adapted and accessible website and new leaflets.

The new name, which has been agreed with the Charity Commission, will be Sight Support Ryedale and a lease on new and much improved office accommodation has been signed. Sight Support Ryedale will be moving to 39 Yorkersgate in Malton by the end of November, and will maintain its current telephone number. A new website will soon follow.

Janice Every says, 'This is a really exciting and demanding time for Sight Support Ryedale as we move to meet the growing need to support blind and sight impaired people throughout Ryedale including many who often find themselves isolated and unsupported. We offer regular social groups in Malton and Pickering, a Book Group, Walking Group, Yoga, computer support, and outings, all specifically tailored for those with serious sight impairment. We have a great team of people working and volunteering with Sight Support Ryedale and we can offer activities, friendship and support to more people despite the current financial restrictions. If any readers are aware of people who could benefit please help them to get in touch with us. Telephone 01653 698860, or email sightsupportryedale@btconnect.com

Are you married? Have you been together for over a year? Would you like your relationship to be the best it can be?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of those questions then this course is for you! The Marriage Course is for any couple who wants to invest in their relationship, whether you have been together 1 or 61 years and whether you have a strong relationship or are struggling. If you have a strong marriage this course will help you make it even better and will reinforce your good habits. If, on the other hand, your marriage is in difficulty, the course will help provide you with very practical tools to help you work through the issues. Some couples who are separated have used the course as a way of trying to get back together. Whatever your situation, the practical tools you learn will help improve and strengthen your relationship.

The course takes place over eight evenings and costs £35 per couple. A typical evening starts at 7pm and finishes by 9.45pm. Each evening begins with a meal, there is a talk followed by the opportunity for each couple to discuss the issues raised. Each couple’s privacy is respected. There is no group discussion and no requirement to disclose anything about your relationship to anyone else. The course starts on February 17th 2011. If you are interested, or wish to find out more information, please phone the Hope Central office on (01653) 697796.

Next Quiz Night at Hope Central is Friday 11th February. £10 per team of four and you are provided with a delicious two-course meal! There is a great prize for the winning team.

To book a team, please phone the Hope Central office on (01653) 697796.

Worried about debts?

Hope Debt Advice provides a free confidential Debit Advicer Service To make an appointment phone 01653 692616 www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 658776 • 59

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index Accountants Newby Business Accounting.......... 30 Aerials & Audio Visual ADI Communications.................... 42 Art Galleries & Picture Framing Talents Fine Arts.......................... 24 Bathrooms Bluewater Bathrooms................... 15 Beauty Beauty by Victoria........................ 22 Blinds Low Blind Price........................... 18 Moorside Blinds.......................... 34 Builders Eastgate Building Contractors........ 34 GJC Construction & Groundworks.. 42 PJB Build................................... 44 Repair & Restoration Builders Ltd... 41 Rising Builders............................ 36 Carpets Mikes Carpets............................. 37 Cars & Servicing BMC Motor Engineers.................. 21 Kirkbymoorside Landrovers........... 21 Pure Car Mechanics..................... 19 Children’s Clothing Country Cradle, The..................... 22 Cinema Palace Cinema............................ 51 Cleaning Services Kevin Atkinson Carpet Cleaning...... 47 Ryedale Cleaning Services............ 40 Ultraclean................................... 45 Computers & Web Design Coppins Systems Services............ 29 Malton Web Design...................... 30 tKnowIT...................................... 31

Crafts Workshop, The............................ 25 SKW Craft Creations.................... 49 Dog Grooming Nose 2 Tail Grooming................... 56 Oak Tree Dog Grooming Spa......... 56 Electricians D Carrington Electrical Services Ltd 36 Haines Electrical.......................... 40 Powerlink Electrical...................... 39 Wilson Electrical Services.............. 46 Electrical Appliances Domestic Appliance Warehouse....... 9 Estate Agents & Homes Mark Stephensons Estate Agents..... 3 Fencing Philip Mason Fencing Contractor.... 45 Finances Moneywise Financial Solutions....... 26 Fireplaces Hovingham Fireplaces.................. 40 Open Fires Company, The............. 47 Food & Drink Cakes for all Occasions................ 49 Derventio Wines.......................... 49

Hotels & Spas Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa ................................................ 25 Interior Design Hilary Boston Interior Designer....... 46 Joinery Acorn Lofts & Joinery.................. 41 JDB Property Maintenance and Joinery...................................... 47 Norman Banks Maintenance.......... 46 S Elvidge Joinery......................... 18 Kitchens & Bedrooms Coopers of Pickering.................... 37 Dream Doors Ltd......................... 15 Handmade Kitchen Company, The.. 47 Instyle Kitchens Ltd................11&12 Locksmiths Sherlocks................................... 40 Markets Hovingham Village Market............. 50 Mobility MV Mobility................................. 50

Photography Alex Yoxall Photography................ 24 Plastering Ian’s Plastering Service................. 44 Plumbing & Heating GFP Home Heating Care Ltd........... 1 Greenley and Ware Plumbing & Heating...................................... 39 GW Plumbing.............................. 21 Ian Batt Plumbing & Heating.......... 42 OJ Gas Services.......................... 18 P Marwood Plumbing & Heating Ltd ................................................ 46 Paul Chaplow Plumbing & Heating 32 Plumbing - General Plumbing Plus............................. 43 Property Maintenance JDB Property Maintenance and Joinery...................................... 47 Handy Man Hewson..................... 42 HC Engineering Ltd...................... 51 Les Harper Painting & Decorating... 44 S Mason Property Repairs............ 40 Roofing & Guttering Pickering Flat Roof Company......... 36 Steve O’Neill Roofing & uPVC Fitters... ................................................ 42 Scrap Metal Farrow & Sons.............................. 4

Fuel Norton Joinery Wood Briquettes.... 47

Music Tuition Ed Osborne Piano Tutor.................. 4

Furniture Greens Furniture.......................... 35 Pine Shop, The............................ 46

Nursery Equipment First Steps.................................. 22

Soft Furnishings Rodgers of York............................ 2 Stitches Interiors............................ 5

opticians Specsavers Opticians..................... 6

Surveyors Pinfold Building Consultancy.......... 43

Painters & Decorators Decorators of Distinction............... 43 Les Harper Painting & Decorating... 44

Timber Supplies Howarth Timber........................... 50

Pets Station House Vets....................... 57

Windows Fersina Windows......................... 64 Proline PVCu Ltd......................... 29 Window Distribution Ltd................ 41

Gardens CJ Hill Landscaping..................... 44 Pave-a-way................................ 45 Rock and Stone York Ltd.............. 45 Swales Paving............................. 45 York Landscapes & Maintenance... 45 Gifts & Cards Plum.......................................... 25

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local useful numbers

Do you have transport problems?

• No car?

• Inaccessible public transport?

• Alternatives too expensive?

RYECAT can help you to: Attend appointments • Get to the shops • Visit friends and family • Get to work or your training course • Access facilities and participate in events that would normally be out of reach of you or your group • Stay in touch with your local community

We do this by providing: Safe, reliable and comfortable vehicles • Affordable trips Accessible transport and adapted buses • Timetabled services so that you can plan and book ahead • On demand facilities for last-minute and individual needs • Helpful and patient drivers, many of whom are volunteers • Wheels 2 Work moped hire

MEDICAL Doctors: MALTON.......................01653 600069 RILLINGTON..................01944 758325 SHERBURN...................01944 710226 THORNTON LE DALE......01751 474202 PICKERING...................0844 815 1130 NHS Direct..........................0845 4647 Malton District Hospital....01653 693041 Scarborough Hospital......01723 368111 York Hospital..................01904 631313 Social Services..............0845 950 1555 Samaritans....................08457 909090

PHARMACIES FJH Wrothwell Ltd..........01751 472550 Pickering Surgery...........01751 477555 Malton Pharmacy............01653 692040 Beecham Pharmacy, Malton..........01653 692380 Beecham Pharmacy, Norton..........01653 693264 Beckside Pharmacy, Thornton le Dale, ..... ...................................01751 476968 Boots, Pickering, . ..........01751 474958 F Maltby Ltd, Maltongate, Thornton le Dale, ..................................01751 474542

GENERAL SERVICES Domestic Violence Helpline ...0808 2000 247 North Yorkshire Police (non-emergencies).........0845 606 0247 Citizens Advice Bureau....01653 692740 Crimestoppers.................0800 555 111

Northern Electric (loss of supply).............. ....................................0800 668 877 BT Faultline.....................0800 800 151 Floodline.......................0845988 1188 Transco Emergency Service - Gas............ ....................................0800 111 999 Yorkshire Water.............0845 124 2424

COUNCILS & MPs Ryedale District Council...01653 600666 Malton Town Council.......01439 748500 Norton Town Council.......01653 695348 Pickering Town Council....01751 476503 North Yorkshire County Council ............... ...................................01609 780780

FINANCIAL MATTERS National Debtline............0808 8084000 Inland Revenue..............0845 0109000 Tax Credits....................0845 3003900

CHILDREN & FAMILIES Childcare Link...............0800 2 346346 Childline..............................0800 1111 NSPCC........................0808 800 5000 Ryedale Special Families.. 01653 699000

TRANSPORT Ryecat..........................01653 699059 AA Breakdown................0800 887 766 AA Roadwatch...............09003 401100 Moorsbus . ..................01845 597 000 Pickering Town Bus.........01751 473791 Yorkshire Coastliner.........01653 692556 Rail Enquiries.................08457 484950 Environment Agency......0870 850 6506

To find out more, call us on 01653 69 90 To book, call us

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RSPCA........................0300 1234 999 Station House Vets..........01653 618303

St Peter’s, Norton...........01653 692741 St Michaels, Malton . ......01653 692089 St Mary’s, Old Malton .....01653 692121 SCHOOLS St Leonards & St Mary’s, Malton..............

Malton School................01653 692828 ...................................01653 692128 Norton College...............01653 693296 Baptist Church, Malton ...01653 691802 Ryedale School..............01439 771665 Trinity Methodist, Norton..01653 692173 Malton Community Primary...........01653 Saville Street, Malton . ....01653 692173 692582 Elim Ryedale Church, Malton ........01653 Norton County Primary....01653 692104 697796 Amotherby County Primary 01653 693675 Society of Friends, Malton 01653 658574 St Mary’s RC Primary......01653 692274 Salvation Army, Norton....01653 693344 Rillington County Primary 01944 758402 Churches together in Pickering................

Leavening County Primary 01653 658313 ...................................01751 472827 Langton Primary School..01653 658236 St Josephs RC Church, Pickering.............

Settrington CE Primary....01944 768238 ...................................01751 472727 Luttons CP School..........01944 738232 St Peter & St Paul Parish, Pickering..........

Sherburn CE Primary......01944 710 282 ...................................01751 472983 Weaverthorpe CE School 01944 738 280 Religious Society of Friends, Pickering......

Heslerton CE Primary.....01944 728 286 ...................................01751 472827 Pickering County Junior School Methodist Church, Pickering.................... ...................................01751 472873 ...................................01751 472810 St Josephs RC School....01751 473102 The United Reformed Church, Pickering....

Pickering Infant School....01751 472620 ...................................01751 476844 Pickering Junior School...01751 472873 All Saints, Thornton le Dale 01751 474244 Thornton Dale CE School..............01751 St Andrew’s, Middleton....01751 474858 474345 Lady Lumley’s School.....01751 472846 POST OFFICES Beverley Road................01653 692653 LIBRARIES Thornton Dale ...............01751 474234 Malton ........................0845 034 9529 Stamford Bridge ............01759 371251 Norton ........................0845 034 9530 Helmsley ......................01439 770237 Pickering .....................0845 300 5157 Malton .........................01653 600121 Pickering ......................01751 472256

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