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Half way through 2012 and what a year it is turning out to be! As I write the Jubilee celebrations have just come to an end. We had a fantastic time in the village thanks to a really enthusiastic team of organisers. The afternoon tea and sing-along were great fun along with a village photo for posterity. Well done to everyone who got together to celebrate.

Soon we will be in the midst of sporting madness that may drive people to addiction or despair or both. In amongst the sport, we are planning a few short camping trips not too far away. We are privileged top have so many great places to go locally. As a family we particularly enjoy staying at the campsite at Gordale Scar near Malham and try to have a long weekend there every year. Camping comes with its challenges with two large dogs in

This month’s features General

Books - Good sport stories ..................................... p8 Andy Boxall - Thank you Ma’am .........................p21 Short story - A letter from the Queen ..............p20 Linux - Revitalise your old computer for free p31 Emily’s column..........................................................p36

Business Features

Prospect Design .......................................................p15 Ian Townley Plasterers ...........................................p19 Swales Paving & Image Developments ...........p24 Pen Life - The brutal battle between commercialism and compassion .......................p29 Specsavers Malton ..................................................p32 Gaia Holistix...............................................................p39 Norton Dry Cleaning ..............................................p41

tow. Their coats take on a remarkable amount of water resulting in them staying wet for most of the weekend but the main worry in the tent is our food - it is way too available and tempting for the dogs! Sleep is also difficult as our black lab tends to pace around at night time in the tent wimpering.

Oh and then there’s the joys of being woken at 5am by an over-enthusiastic dog with a wet nose poking through the small gap in the zip and having to try desperately to stop dog slobber getting onto your sleeping bag! Mmmm a ‘staycation’ is looking much more attractive!

Congratulations to Mrs Burley of Broughton for winning the May competition. The answers are on page 62.

Until next time...

Marianne

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Good Sport Stories The games this summer are upon us and suddenly the country is sports mad. If the ‘Couch Olympics’ are more your style, then how about getting some fresh air and curling up in a deckchair with some of the best sporting novels around?

SeabiScuit: three Men and a racehorSe Laura Hillenbrand This is a classic story of seeing the potential in the underdog.

Seabiscuit has wonky legs and a rather pathetic excuse for a tail but three men spot his potential and help shape this remarkable animal’s future. Who better to ride him than a partially-sighted, half-crippled, failed boxer? It’s a master-class in triumph over adversity that sees the men rescue Seabiscuit from a life of obscurity and transform him into the stuff of legends.

Fever Pitch Nick Hornby For football fans and football widows, this semiautobiographical account of what it means to support a team will have you laughing and crying in equal measures. The author Nick Hornby has been obsessed with Arsenal since before he could say ‘up the Gunners’.

Bordering on insanity at times, this memoir charts both the pleasure and the unique pain of dedicating your life to following a football team. It’s a brilliantly witty insight into the working of a young man’s mind.

the Legend oF bagger vance: a noveL oF goLF and the gaMe oF LiFe Steven Pressfield

philosophy that ‘golf is a good walk spoiled’ may be inclined to pick up a five-iron after reading this novel. The story proves that with the right support you can achieve anything.

A former golfing champion shows up to compete in a 36-hole showdown against two golfing greats.

But the local war hero has one secret weapon: his caddie, Bagger Vance.

the SwiMMer John Cheever If you’re more inclined to sprint rather than opt for the marathon then this remarkable short story could be for you. Neddy Merrill and his wife are spending a drunken evening hanging around at a friend’s house in the suburbs. He decides that he’s going to swim home via the neighbours’ suburban pools. At first he’s bursting with youthful energy, spurred on by visiting more and more friends, but towards the end of the story he’s drained and in pain until he finally drags himself back home. The story is a strange mixture of realism and surrealism, playing on ideals of the American dream and what happens when the seasons change to winter and old age catches up with you.

the LoneLineSS oF a Long-diStance runner Alan Sillitoe There’s something so noble about the lone runner, battling the inclement weather like a solitary soldier.

This is a story of antiauthoritarianism that will resonate with anyone who ever had to do cross-country running on a wet and windy November morning, in their vest and pants. Set in a reform school, it’s about integrity and going against the system. Stillitoe’s beautiful and moving novel cut an elegant and poised figure in the literary world and inspired a generation.

outSide edge: the Stage PLay Richard Harris We couldn’t cover sports in this country without turning the spotlight on cricket and there’s nothing more quintessentially English than the play Outside Edge. It follows the trials and tribulations of Roger, who’s having trouble putting together a team to face the British Railways Maintenance Division Yeading East. He’s besieged by his club members’ marital problems and hysterical new girlfriends, not to mention his own wife discovering that he’s been ‘playing away’. Make yourself a cricket tea, prepare to laugh out loud…and don’t forget the umbrella!

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A letter from the Queen “You know, when I was your age I received a letter from the Queen.” Ellen announced to her son in a transparent attempt to impress him.

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Ellen let out a heavy sigh and slumped onto the pile of clean washing. “In that case, do you think Dad would mind writing another for me?”

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“But look at this!” he added.

Charlie held up another envelope. It was crisp and white with Charlie’s name clearly typed on the front. He placed it in Ellen’s hands with a look of awe on his face. She turned it over. Where it was sealed, embossed in gold, were the lion and the unicorn of the royal coat of arms.

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Thank You Ma’am Our monthly column by Andy Boxall, Minister of Elim Ryedale Church

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here are times when I’m proud to be British. The music, drama and pageantry throughout the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations were, in my opinion, outstanding. The Queen’s sixty years of service are worthy of praise and celebration and seemed to inspire our nation to unite and party.

However, two words spoken by the Archbishop of Canterbury during the Queen’s Thanksgiving Service at St Paul’s Cathedral challenged me: dedication and joy. To be dedicated today, the Archbishop explained, seems to mean little more than being enthusiastic about something, it has lost its classical and Biblical meaning. He got me thinking!

Do you remember the television programme ‘Record Breakers?’ I still remember the theme tune sung by Roy Castle: ‘Dedication, dedication, dedication that’s what you need. If you want to be the best, if you want to beat the rest, dedication’s what you need.’ Record Breakers recorded those making World Record attempts and often showed the sacrifice and commitment people were willing to make to be the best in the world. This was more than enthusiasm; this was commitment at a cost. This was the original meaning of dedication, to be dedicated to something at the expense of other personal goals and ambitions. It was this type of dedication the Archbishop commended the Queen for. The Queen, throughout her life, had willingly sacrificed any personal goals, to fulfil a role of service to our Nation and to the Commonwealth. Yet the Archbishop went further, he said that through the Queen’s dedication to service she had found ‘joy’. It was this that caught my attention. It was a reminder that joy could be found when we fulfil our personal dreams and aspirations, but ultimate lasting joy is only found when we are willing to lay down our goals and become dedicated to serving others.

The Bible passage read by the Prime Minister, David Cameron (Romans 12:1-18), encourages us to be transformed and our minds to be renewed, in other words, to learn to act and think differently. Just imagine how our families, communities and nation would be transformed if we all found our lasting joy through being dedicated to serve others above serving ourselves?

Thank you Ma’am for dedicating your life to serving others and for demonstrating that, in serving others, we can find lasting joy. I hope your example inspires us, our families, our communities and our Nation to do the same.

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Building teams for success: We’re better together!

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s the sport will demonstrate this month, teamwork is the crucial factor when it comes to getting any kind of project designed, planned, and completed successfully.

There’s nothing worse than trying to co-ordinate joiners, electricians, groundworkers and builders who don’t know each other, don’t work together, and don’t communicate.

Dean Olley and his business partner Thomas Bothamley, of new building company Image Developments, together with Brian Swales, owner of Swales Paving, understand this completely. That’s why they’ve set up a team of every possible tradesman and craftsman a building project could require.

And what’s more, they’re all good friends, which means their customers can count on the efficient, quality and timely work that results when people work together as a team.

Since joining forces, Image Developments and Swales Paving have worked on dozens of domestic projects, from putting up a fence to building new houses from scratch.

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Thomas, Brian and Dean of Swales Paving & Groundworks and Image Developments Northern Ltd

– Brian has expanded on his usual landscaping service, for the purposes of the joint venture, to provide foundations, drainage and groundworks, too.

He’s also now offering rainwater capture systems, which protect the environment and cut their owners’ water bills.

Working alongside a landscaping company means any new homes built by these two companies will not be left surrounded by mud and rubble.

A building project run by Dean, Thomas and Brian is completed right up to the boundary

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building an extension with four new changing rooms and a shower block – and working on new car parking spaces and landscaping outside, too.

They’re also building a new house in Sand Hutton, which incorporates eco-features including rainwater harvesting, air and groundsource plumbing plus extensive landscaping and a large driveway.

Brian said: “We all have the same attitude and we do take a lot of pride in our work. We know that a happy customer always leads to another customer – almost all of our work comes from word of mouth.”

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Thomas Bothamley and Dean Olley set up Image Developments (Northern) Ltd seven months ago.

Dean is a trained quantity surveyor and project manager and Thomas is an experienced joinery and project manager. They’re expansion means that they can offer a more comprehensive service to their customers. Using their contacts in the area, they put together a team of plumbers, joiners, electricians and plasterers who together can do any project from clearing the site ahead of beginning work, right through to completion.

As well as working on homes, sports clubs and the refurbishment of the New Mount Hotel in Malton, they’ve carried out a lot of work as shop fitters in and around London.

There will be more information on their new website which is coming soon.

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Swales Groundworks and Paving is a family business, which has been operating for nine years.

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Featuring The Cadillacs Band with The Sweet Sensations, Rob Kingsley brings you a full evening of all the classic hits, including themes from Sun Studios, The Movie Years and the ‘68 Comeback Special as well as the sensational Concert Years finale.

Tickets are priced at £13.50 and are on sale from Malton Tourist Information Centre (which is now based at in the Library) telephone 01653 600048 All proceeds from the evening will go to Ryedale Special Families, a Malton based charity who provide care, support and activities, for over 400 Ryedale families who have children with disabilities and special needs.

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I arranged Don’s finances such that he will be able to stay in the Care Home for the rest of his life, regardless of how long he lives. Don and I have become good friends over the years, and I went to see him for his annual review a few weeks ago.

He was reasonably healthy and contented but I knew something was worrying him. He was upset because his friend Bill, who had moved into the care home at much the same time as him, was having to move to a Local Authority care home because he had run out of money and could no longer pay the fees.

What’s really sad about this story is that Don and Bill’s financial situation was much the same when they moved into the care home. But Bill has just been using his capital to pay for the care home, and now it’s gone. On the other hand, we put a plan in place for Don which provides sufficient income to pay the care home fees for the rest of his life, and provide a legacy for his children when he’s gone.

As a member of the Society of Later Life Advisers, I specialise in advising clients worried about the effect of paying for care and/or Inheritance Tax. If you are concerned about this, just taking half an hour to chat with us could give you an understanding of the issues facing clients in later life, and, more importantly, what you can do about it.

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For a number of years there has been an alternative to Windows and Mac OS called Linux.

There are a number of providers for this but the one I have used most often is Ubuntu. It’s free and has become easier to install, use and maintain.

By default, it uses Mozilla Firefox as its Internet browser which will be familiar to people who use this on their PCs in preference to Internet Explorer. Evolution is an easy to use email and calendar program or you can use MozillaThunderbird instead and LibreOffice, also available for windows, offers the word-processing and spread-sheeting experience.

My test machine is a 5 year old Lenovo running a CoreDuo 1.8Ghz dual processor and 2GB RAM. With Internet Security and all the rubbish I had installed and uninstalled on this Windows XP machine it took over 5 minutes to start-up although it ‘wasn’t too bad’ once it was ready.

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A vision of success

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pecsavers in Malton is celebrating its tenth anniversary after first opening its doors on 24th June 2002.

From day 1 the business has been owned and managed by local optometrist Louise Knock and dispensing optician Josie Matthews. “We are delighted to have achieved this milestone,” says Josie. “We would like to thank all of our staff and customers who have supported us here in Malton over the past 10 years. The business has gone from strength to strength due to the loyalty of our much valued customers.”

The business ethos has always been to provide a professional and friendly service in store, with great prices, promotions and advertising of the Specsavers brand. The range of services available includes eye tests with free retinal photography, contact lenses and hearing tests.

“We work in partnership with our customers to help maintain long term healthy eyes” says Josie. “Using the latest technology, such as our free retinal photography with eye tests, not only helps us to closely monitor your eye health but can also spot a range of other conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and more.”

The store has grown over the years from providing just 3 eye test clinics per week with 3 members of staff to 8 clinics per week and 12 members of staff! The team comprises 2 dispensing opticians, optical assistants manning the shop floor, and lab technicians.

Choosing your glasses is a big decision - they need to feel right and look right and they are usually worn for 2 years so it’s important to have knowledgeable, helpful experts on hand with experience and advice. This is where the well trained and friendly optical assistants at Specsavers Malton excel. In June this year the team proudly won the Specsavers Mystery Shopper Award for excellence in customer service. They were assessed by a mystery shopper on the friendliness of staff, whether they offered help and whether they made good suggestions.

There is also the value for money expected of a national brand and glasses are available in store from just £25 including single vision plastic hardcoated lenses. Promotions, including their 2 for 1 offer, apply to glasses purchased from the £69 range or above, and a range of designer glasses from £99

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means that even the most discerning of customers can leave with a pair of glasses they can be satisfied with. Designer glasses available in store include Gok Wan, Red or Dead and French Connection (all £99) and Karen Millen, Missoni, Timberland, Quiksilver and Jasper Conran (all £125). Certain single vision glasses can be made in 1 hour if required in the onsite glazing lab which means that customers can leave the shop wearing their new glasses.

Josie said: “It has been an enjoyable 10 years of very hard work but we have had the satisfaction of watching the business grow and seeing customers return year on year making it all worthwhile.”

Along with the usual £10 eye test voucher in the Handy Mag, to celebrate their anniversary, Specsavers Malton are offering 25% off glasses until 14th July 2012 and also a chance to win one of 10 pairs of designer glasses! See the advert opposite for details of how to enter.

The Handy Mag would like to congratulate Josie, Louise and the Specsavers team on their 10 years in business and wish them good luck for the next 10!

For more details and appointments, contact Specsavers in Malton on 01653 692784.

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Heidi Perfect

Well peeps, The sun is shining as I write, the birds are singing and the dark nights are nothing but a distant memory.

It’s summer time. How long it will last no one knows, so let’s make the most of it while it is here. If it is making you feel like a holiday then let me help.

It won’t be long before schools are finishing for another year and the children will be home for a whole six weeks. If you are planning on taking them away but have nothing booked yet then here is a little inspiration.

UK based: The current economic downturn is such a bore but at least it has given me the opportunity to go out and about around the UK finding some fabulous places to stay. The historic coastline of Northumberland is one of my favourite places. You can stay at a 5-Star Park set amongst woodlands and lakes and just 7 miles from the beach. There’s plenty to keep you occupied including spa treatment rooms, a boating lake and boat hire and a par 27 9-hole golf course. There’s even luxury lodges. Prices start from £650 per week or £300 for 3 nights.

Europe: If you are unsure which part of Europe you would like to go to and prices are sky high, how about taking to the seas. You say ”not with children” but I say “yes with children”! Kids clubs, entertainment all day, climbing walls, ice skating rinks, surf machines, food 24 hours a day! What more could your little darlings want? You can then enjoy the pleasures of seeing Europe in luxury. Facilities vary from ship to ship, but are all amazing. Prices start from £469 pp for a 7 night Mediterranean cruise Far & Away: Fabulous beaches, fabulous warm seas, fabulous tropical temperatures and luxury hotels are my idea of a holiday in heaven. Why not try Dubai which has everything from water sports to dune 4x4 safaris, tax free shopping and indoor ski slopes. A fabulously wonderful experience for you and your family! Prices start from £569 pp.

I hope this has given you a little bit of inspiration, and remember whatever you do during the holidays, make sure you have fun, and be safe. xx 34 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

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Emily’s Column Hello again, For most students, the summer holidays bring the promise of a break from mindnumbing essays and the opportunity to feel the warm sand between your toes. It’s enough to get anybody excited! For me – and for the majority of other Year 11s - with the final exam and school prom out of the way, I am free to enjoy possibly the longest holiday of my life!

Most people’s idea of a good day at the coast is blistering heat and a soft towel to lie on, day-long, with a too-small bikini and oversized sunglasses; going red! Right? Not me. I can’t wait to load up the car with the rounders gear, drag the skim-board out of the loft and take Kevin-the-Kayak down to the local beach. In my opinion, there is no better way to spend a sunny (or wet!) day than messing around with my family off Bridlington coast. Even my Dad puts on his wetsuit and comes body-boarding with us – although he usually gives up soon after repeatedly getting beaten by all three teenage daughters!

Beach days shouldn’t only be a chance to strut around in your £75 designer bikini, nor are they an opportunity to show off your new (and probably very orange) fake tan... Because truthfully, having splodges of different colours scattered over your body is not a good look, especially with those white patches between your fingers and toes - weird! Where is the logic in dying your legs various streaky shades of brown and orange just so that you can go and lie on the beach to get an all over natural tan?

It’s not for me. Frankly I’d rather look pale!

So pack up your beach gear and get down to your local beach for a bit of beach fun in the sun. How better a way to flit away those ‘Summer Days’. I’ll tell you more next time....

See you next month,

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Cherry Pots

with Fluffy Meringue Tops Serves 4 Preparation time 20 minutes Cooking time 20 minutes

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/ gas mark 7. Place the cherries in a pan with the brown sugar and red wine. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes until soft.

2. Spoon the cherries in to 4 large ramekins. Roughly crumble the amaretti biscuits onto the top, dividing them equally.

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4. Bake for 5-8 minutes until the meringue is golden. Serve with nothing else but a chilled glass of dessert wine or a generous glass of cassis.

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Released 13th July Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon their greatest adventure, separated from the rest of the herd, the gang use an iceberg as a makeshift ship, which launches them on an epic quest.

the Amazing Spiderman

Released 6th July The film is being shot entirely in 3D, telling the untold story of Peter Parker starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Martin Sheen, and Sally Field.

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the Dark Knight Rises

Released 20th July The epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. Christian Bale again plays the dual role of Bruce Wayne/Batman reveals the muder of his parents when he was a child still motivates him. Also stars Anne Hathaway.

Dr. Seuss' the Lorax

Released 27th July An adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic tale of a forest creature who shares the power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a boy searching for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax.

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s well as offering various forms of massage and Reflexology, Vivien and Paul also use the Gaia-Now transformational healing and personal development modality to heal people. They also teach people how to heal at their Gaia Holistix practice.

Healing is something which is often not clearly defined; making it difficult for most people to understand. Gaia-Now healing deals with the whole person and is transforming the lives of those who have chosen to receive or learn it. Paul and Vivien believe that the basics of healing are something which everyone should consider learning.

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A good analogy to our inner harmony is likened to a country - whilst everyone is moving in the same direction and living and working together then the whole country profits from that inner harmony, but when some of the population start to create divisions within the country for whatever reason, then the country will start to suffer. It might only be in one area to start with, but unless inner harmony is restored, then it will inevitably spread to affect the majority of the country and everyone will start to suffer. It is the same with us.

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fter all those weeks in early summer when it seemed unable to stop raining, many plants will have been lulled into a false sense of security. And those of us who look after the plants are also likely to have become a little too used to not worrying about what and how to water to best effect, and how to minimise the effects of dry weather.

So if you’re now finding yourself battling with the effects of a more text-book summer, here are my tips for coping: Mulching really does help to keep the moisture in the soil. It’s important to make sure the soil is really well watered BEFORE you apply the mulch, so water well or wait until after there has been a heavy rainfall. Then around the area, covering the roots of the plant (or preferably a bit further) shovel on well-

HOMES & GARDENS rotted manure, composted bark or garden compost. Don’t forget that vegetables as well as flowers benefit from mulching.

A slow but steady supply of water is generally more use and more appreciated by plants than intermittent heavy drenching. Newly planted trees and shrubs establish better and suffer drought stress less if the soil is never allowed to dry out completely. Installing some perforated or permeable pipe beneath the soil surface or on the surface but beneath the mulch provides just what they need.

If you’re making any new plantings for the patio right now, don’t risk them becoming drought stressed before their moment of autumn or winter glory comes. When planting up late season patio pots, decrease the effects of the summer sun by lining the insides of the pot with bubble-wrap polythene.

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Siphoning water out from the bath is a great way to re-use domestic water. The usual tiny quantities of soap or bubble bath used by most of us won’t cause any problems with plants and makes a great drink for trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables.

Remember that some plants are more tolerant of dry conditions than others, so next time you do shop for plants, it may be worth bearing this in mind. On the whole, plants with silvery or densely hairy leaves are pretty drought tolerant, as are those whose names imply that they are of Mediterranean origin. Some of my favourite drought-resisters include: Convolvulus cneorum – stunning silvery leaves and miniature white flowers, often with a touch of pink, which resemble those of morning glories.

Rosemary – this shrub has great purple flowers and wonderfully aromatic foliage, perfect for cooking, and when mature many people use the wood to make barbeque skewers which are said to impart a delightful rosemary aroma to the meat.

Senecio maritima – a pretty divided leafed plant with dense hair on the leaves making it look silvery.

Gazanias – with their large orange, brown and burgundy flowers and silvered leaves, they look a treat in patio pots of summer borders.

Lavenders – aromatic leaves and perfumed blue, lilac purple or white flower spikes, this cottage garden favourite is also a magnet for bees.

Geraniums and their cousins, Pelargoniums, are both very drought resistant, and come with foliage that is often attractively marked and pretty flowers.

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n the glory days, Peugeot shifted 7.7 million 206s and the iconic 205 before that found 5.2 million homes.

The lacklustre 207 however never caught buyers’ imaginations - flopping with just 2.3 million shifted during its lifecycle.

Now the French firm is hoping the all new 208 can bring back the glory days and sales success to its dealers once again.

However, things are a lot tougher these days. Back in 2001, there were just 16 rivals in the B segment in which the 200 series models compete.

Fast forward ten years and now there are 27 direct rivals vying for car buyers’ cash.

But Peugeot hopes its new challenger can tackle the market leading Ford Fiesta head on. Aimed squarely at the sector sales leaders, the French firm hopes cute looks, competitive pricing and higher spec than rivals will be enough to tempt buyers to turn French.

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shift 45,000 units, so there’s some serious weight on this little hatch’s shoulders.

But is it any good? Well, yes and no. Firstly there’s an impressive choice of engines.

There are five petrol units and five diesels to choose from and with sales expected to be split 50/50 between the fuel types that comes as little surprise.

We tried the petrol 1.6-litre 155bhp, diesel 1.6-litre HDI with 115bhp, and the 1.2-litre three cylinder petrol. The diesel was excellent, but our pick has to be the characterful 1.2-litre with 82bhp and 118Nm of torque.

It’s both great fun to drive yet economical too, returning 62.7mpg on the combined cycle and emitting just 104g/ km.

On the road it’s really rather good. Dynamically it’s composed and even in the lesser powered models it’s good fun to chuck around bends. The ride quality is impressive, but we did find the steering very light in town.

The driving position is also strange with a tiny steering wheel that’s hard to position without obscuring the clocks.

Overall, though, it drives like a little French hatch back should

do - and we mean that in a positive way!

The sales clincher is really on the spec sheets. Peugeot has aimed for all trim levels to be just that little bit better than Fiesta - and in this market that’s vital.

The most popular trim, taking 40 per cent of sales, will be the Active. As standard on this model you have that all important air con, a touchscreen display, 15-inch alloys, cruise control, Bluetooth with audio streaming and USB. There are plenty of options too, notably sat nav, which unfortunately is a little fiddly to use.

Overall, we can’t help but like the 208 and it’s clear there’s a very good car in there waiting to escape (that’ll be the GTI).

However, the design is a little fussy inside and out and the Ford Fiesta is a well established and popular rival.

Priced from £9,995, the new 208 goes head to head with key rivals from Ford and Vauxhall.

However, it remains to be seen whether its funky new looks and tech advances will be enough to bring the glory days back to Peugeot once again.

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Summer pet ownership

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ith the summer months finally upon us, and some warmer weather too, its time to give a little consideration to some practical aspects of pet ownership at this time of year.

Sunshine is a wonderful thing, we all enjoy spending more time outdoors and the longer days make everything seem a little better. However, too much time in the sun with no protection from its rays can be detrimental to cats in similar ways it can be for us.

The cats that are most prone to these problems are those with white ear tips. If these areas get repeatedly burnt by the sun over long periods of time then they can get cancerous changes similar to the changes we would see in moles on our skin, which often necessitates surgery to remove the ear tips.

There are ways to protect cats from developing this problem, ideally we would all keep our cats out of the sun when its at its hottest, but as we all know, this isn’t always practical! The other solution is to apply suncream to the ear tips of your cat to give them protection, total sunblock is the best option for this.

When out and about enjoying the sunshine, we also need to make sure our canine companions aren’t getting too hot. Dogs can suffer from heatstroke too, so if you’re out for a long walk then make sure you take plenty of water for your dog with you and try to make sure they have a chance to rest and cool down when you do.

The golden rule in summer is definitely NEVER, EVER leave your dog in the car when its hot, its surprising how little heat there has to be in the day for it to cause serious problems for your dog and tragically every year there are dogs affected and fatalities do occur. Dogs don’t have the same abilities as we do to dissipate heat from their bodies and so can overheat much more quickly than you or I, this is one of those situations where it is much better to be safe than sorry.

We all love the warmer weather, but unfortunately so do those pesky little fleas and ticks. The increase in temperature is perfect for their breeding cycles and so we need to be extra vigilant in our preventative treatments. If you do find a tick on your dog, it is important to remove it as soon as possible as they can carry Lymes disease, but you also need to make sure its removed properly and that the mouth parts aren’t left in the skin. Tick removers are a clever little tool and make removal very easy, they can be bought over the counter from the practice.

Bees and wasps are also an ever present threat at this time of year and can not only be quite painful when they do sting but some dogs will also get an allergic reaction to the sting itself. If this happens then the dog will usually need prompt veterinary attention, especially if they seem unwell.

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by Nicola Vincent BVSc MRCVS, Station House Vets

If you have a dog that loves running through long grass then its worth keeping an eye out for grass seeds at this time of year, especially if they have feathery feet. Grass seeds can burrow into the skin between the toes or get down ear canals and can cause a lot of problems if not retrieved quickly enough. Check your dogs feet when you get back from a walk and if you see any signs of swellings or problems then get it checked by a vet.

With a little care and awareness of the major concerns at this time of year, we can all enjoy the warmer weather and stay safe with our pets!

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HOWSHAM MILL PROJECT

Heritage Craft Courses STONE CARVING & LETTERING Sunday 1st July

WILD FOOD COOKING & BUSH CRAFT Sunday 5th August

Renowned stone sculpter, Jennifer Tetlow will lead these workshops.

Have a go at carving, all ages, 10am-11am £3 Full lettering workshop, 12am5pm, eight adult places £10

Back by popular demand, Dan Watson will teach the ancient art of outdoor cooking.

Full workshop 10am-4pm Adults £10.00 Children £3.00

Children are welcome to come along to any of the morning sessions and have a go at the crafts.

HOW TO GET THERE: Howsham Mill, Howsham. Park at the car park at Howsham Bridge, then walk underneath the bridge. Cross the footbridge ahead and follow the public footpath along the side of the river until you get to the entrance to the Island over the oak bridge. Keep to the right hand path, which will lead to the Mill.

REFRESHMENTS: Tea and coffee will be provided, but please bring a picnic as there are no shops nearby!

BOOKING: For more information, please contact Angela Cole Tel 01653 658462, e-mail info@ yorkshirehurdles. To secure a place, please send fee, cheque payable to; Renewable Heritage Trust, and post to Angela Cole, Westow Grange Cottage, Westow, York, YO60 7LU. HOWSHAM MILL PROJECT: For more information about the Mill and how you can get involved, please visit our website: www.greenisp.org The Renewable Heritage Trust is a charity set up to find new uses for old buildings by adapting them to generate renewable energy. Manor Farm, Kirkham Abbey, York YO60 7JF. Tel 01653 619748 info@rhtgreenisp.org

STAPE VILLAGE HALL Available for Meetings, Private Parties, Car Boot/ Table Top Sales, Orienteering and Walking Groups, Endurance Mountain Bike Groups. Well equipped kitchen, Toilets, Hall with stage, Parking, Disabled access, WIFI. Seating Capacity: approx 80. Cost: £6 - £10 per hour. Secretary: Ellie Grayson T: 01751 476108 graysongates@hotmail.co.uk Watch out for our future events: Dance and BBQ in July (date tbc) - Local band with BBQ / Hog roast Summer Teas in August (date tbc). Plant Stall, Cake Stall, refreshments, games, tombola etc.

Summer Fair

York RSPCA Animal Home, Water End, Clifton Sunday 15th July, 11-3.30pm at the Home. £2 entry, kids free.

Come, see our animals, all needing homes, enjoy yourselves, buy home made cakes, toffee, books, eat ice cream, try the raffle and tombola.

Watch or enter your dog in our Fun Dog Show. Lots of stalls and games.

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COMMUNITY

Do you have some time to have fun?

Girlguiding UK is a charity organisation that has just celebrated our Centenary year. We currently have approximately 50,000 girls nationwide waiting to join.

In Ryedale we have groups catering for all ages from 5 years upwards. We have some units that are in danger of closing as well as having waiting lists of girls wanting to join who are unable to do so due to the shortage of leaders.

Can you spare a couple of hours a week?

Girlguiding UK is committed to providing a safe environment for girls with 1 leader needed for every 12 Guides, every 8 Brownies or every 5 Rainbows.

In order to give a place to every girl in the Ryedale area who would like to join in the fun, as well as maintaining current groups, more adult supervision is needed.

Meetings are always lively and animated and leaders usually have as much fun as the girls. You too can come along and enjoy the experience.

girls enjoying events and activities that they have organised. If your talents lie in a different direction and you do not wish to join in the meetings, we always need help behind the scenes and are always happy to accept help from anyone able to give, even if only on a now and then basis.

If you would like to get involved with your local Guiding unit or simply share a skill, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact me, Alison Hutchinson, Girlguiding Division Commissioner either by phone (07816 847271) or email (anhutch@gmail.com)

Help us keep the tradition alive

Many volunteers give their time as Leaders or Assistant Leaders for guiding units and get to see

Harmonia Ladies Choir Concert

Leavening Fete

Saturday 7th July at 7.30pm

Sunday 8th July

at Norton Trinity Methodist Church, Commercial Street, Norton in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Leavening School Field 2pm £2 per adult, children free

Further information about Harmonia, please call Alison Davis on 01653 698561

Motorcyclist Demonstrations, Singing and Dance A huge variety of stalls, games, shows, refreshments, raffle, bouncy castle, fun races for all children and families and many more...

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RYEDALE

The Simpson’s Trust

Serving the community for nearly 90 years

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n 1924 a wealthy Norton resident, Miss Sarah Elizabeth Simpson, donated the, then enormous, sum of £10,000 to be invested and the proceeds used for charitable purposes.

The original trustees were two local solicitors, a bank manager and a vicar. They were charged with paying the interest on the fund for “the relief and assistance of any old or infirm or poor and necessitous deserving people in and about New Malton, Old Malton, Norton and the surrounding district without regard to sex, denomination, religious or political belief” The trustees met quarterly and gave hundreds of donations over the years,usually 50p and never more than £1 at a time until the mid 1970s when that generation of trustees recognised that inflation had eaten away the value of the original fund and that such small donations were not effective in relieving poverty. At that point it was calculated that the trust had given away approximately

£25.000 in donations and still had £15,000 capital from the original £10,000 trust. This capital was then more wisely invested in a range of different funds and today the trust has about £1000 per year to donate.

Donations now tend to be in the region of £50£100 and commonly are for the urgent purchase of household equipment or to fund educational or other trips which families would otherwise be unable to afford. Most requests for funding come from either health visitors or family support workers who are close to the individuals or families in need.

The money is often then channelled through the referring person to ensure greatest benefit from the gift.

If you know of anyone who you think may benefit from, or wish to make a donation to, the work of the trust please contact the Secretary, Mrs Christine Grice 01944 768270. Further information about the trust, which is a registered charity, is available on the website www.thesimpsonstrust.org.

Fun dog classes, demonstrations of dog agility and the opportunity for your own dogs to have a go on the course! There will be tombolas, cake and plant stalls, doggy items for sale, face painting and children’s stalls and games. Refreshments are available all day. We will also be drawing the winners of our grand summer raffle (tickets are still available from the Ryedale Dog Rescue charity shop, Malton)

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JULY 2012 • ISSUE 79 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

AISLABY and MIDDLETON VILLAGE HALL Ideal venue for meetings, clubs, dance classes, keep fit classes etc. Charity events welcome at reduced rates. Disabelled access/toilet. For booking enquiries please contact Paul Webster 01751 475825

ANGELINA BALLERINA DANCE ACADEMY Unique dance

classes for 3-6yr olds. To register for these fabulous classes go to www. angelinaballerinadance.co.uk,and look for ‘classes in your area’, where you will find us and all available classes.

BARTON LE WILLOWS VILLAGE HALL Coffee afternoon and book exchange 2nd and 4th Friday of every month 2-3pm, 50p. If you are looking for a clean tidy hall for birthday parties, meeting, etc. this village hall is available for bookings. Easy parking, functional kitchen. spacious. £6.00 per hour. For more details contact Jayne Carr 01653 618255 BORDER COLLIE RESCUE Voluntary Registered Charity 1128983.

For information, visit our website at - www.bordercollierescue.org for details of local 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 & SUPPORT SERVICE Cancer? We

can help…Drop in sessions held at Norton Trinity Methodist Church, Commercial Street Norton ,YO17 9ES. Meet 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month 10.30 -12.30 And Pickering Library and information Centre, The Ropery, Pickering, YO18 8DY. Meet 3rd Tuesday of each month 10.30 till 12.30 no session in August 2012 Tel: 01723 356060

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 : 0844 411 1444. 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 and are at Trinity Methodist Church in Norton in April and May 2012. Membership: a modest £7 per person per year or £10 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 10am with a workshop and at 2pm 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.

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 GREEN DRINKS An informal get-together of people interested in the future of mankind and the planet. 8pm on the 5th of every month at Suddabys Crown Hotel, Wheelgate, Malton. Everyone welcome. For further information please contact 01653 696748.

HOME ALONE CLUB Work from home? Need to get more? Come and meet us at The Yard in Malton. The group is free - just the price of a drink. Call 07791 598239 for more details.

COMMUNITY are incredibly popular and teams book up quickly. There are four people per team, each team costs £10 and includes a delicious meal and excellent prizes for the winning team.

HOPE DEBT ADVICE By appointment only with our fully trained advisers. Call our dedicated, confidential 24 hour phoneline 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-camera-club.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 LITTLE LAMB WOOL KNITTING GROUP We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday afternoon of the month starting from about 1pm until the shop closes at 4pm, £2 to cover refreshments. All welcome.

Phone 01653 628896 for further details.

KIRKHAM HENRY PERFORMING ARTS (Community Interest Company) Dance, Singing, Drama, Musical Theatre. Lessons from pre-school to professional. Childrens and Adult classes available. Full details at www.kirkhamhenry.co.uk or call for a chat 01653 693310 MALTON & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB Every other Friday at 7pm at Ryedale Indoor Bowling Club, Norton. Our yearly program is split into two halves Sept to Dec and Jan to July with events and exhibitions taking place through the summer months. We welcome 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. www.maltoncameraclub.co.uk MALTON AND DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB 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, Maggie Tate-Smith on 01653 698741 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 Ian Goring on 07988 740274 or email ian.goring@btinternet.com.

MALTON COUNTRY QUILTERS We meet at the Methodist Church Rooms, Saville Street, Malton on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month (excluding January and July). Meetings are from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Out interests are wide ranging including patchwork, quilting, beading and needlecraft. We welcome anyone whatever their ability to come and join us or contact Mary Marlowe on 01653 694445 for more information.

MALTON DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR 30 strong and with a wide repertoire it has helped raise money for good causes at many concerts in Ryedale. Meet 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 01944-758693 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.

MALTON, NORTON AND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

LEAGUE OF FRIENDS Successfully supporting Malton Hospital since 1977. Always happy to welcome new members. More information from 01653 698183

HOME-START RYEDALE Home-Start Ryedale support families

MALTON WHITE STAR BAND 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 Cliff Hicks 01653 693599

HOPE CENTRAL CAFE X:Talk Youth Club: Tuesdays 7.30pm–9pm during term-time for Young People aged 11-16 years. Fridays 4pm – 6pm during term-time for Young People aged 11-16 years. A free, friendly environment for young people to meet and make new friends.

Come and join us! Stepping Stones – Parents and Tots - Tuesdays during term-time 10am–11.30am & 12.45pm-2.15pm Hope Central Café Open 10–3:30pm on Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat. Quiz Nights: They

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

with children under the age of 5. Please contact us on 01653 693551.

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RYEDALE MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP Charity No 1046443. We can help you to access information, support and you can talk to fellow sufferers. Call Ron Middlemass Chairman for more information on 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or e-mail ron. middlemass@o2.co.uk 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 PRODUCTIONS A long-established local drama society.

Performing at least one major production each year, and occasionally doing charity events. Other activities include theatre visits, social evenings and an annual Christmas Dinner Dance. We usually meet twice a week in Norton during our rehearsal period. New members who are interested in any aspect of theatre are always welcome. Please contact Pat Davis 01653 690350 or visit our website www.nomads-productions. co.uk 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.

Fortnightly on Weds 8pm-11pm. 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 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 Bar 4, Market Place, Pickering. New members would be most welcome and can either attend one of the meetings or contact Eileen Blakeley on 01751 477799 PICKERING MUSICAL SOCIETY 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 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 7pm, Every Sun Bingo from 7pm, Every Sat live entertainment from 9.30pm. (See events section for details) RELATE We offer a confidential 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 Richard Denton, 01944 758136 or mrdenton@btinternet.com ROSEDALE HISTORY SOCIETY 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

ASSOCIATION Meets every first Wednesday at the Old Lodge Hotel, Malton, from 3 -4.30pm for a social meeting when there is usually a guest speaker. The branch also usually meets on the third Wednesday of the month at a local restaurant for a lunch. Membership is open to all people with a regard for the RAF plus serving and ex-serving members of the RAF and WRAF. The Association works towards helping serving and ex-serving members of the RAF, together with their dependants, in time of need. For further information please contact our Secretary, John Paul, on 01751 431793 RYEDALE CARERS SUPPORT 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 7.30-9.30, 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. 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, fundraising events, to adopt a dog or simply make a donation please contact 07581 324153 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 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.

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 Judith Denniss - Membership 01653 697077 or Anna Salkeld - Hon. Sec 01944 759123 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 Peter Ashton (01751 473715) or Sue Hall (01751 474181)for more information.

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 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.

Monday Club meets afternoons for crafts, leisure activities, outings, etc.

Thursday mornings: Yoga, on mats and in wheelchairs. Monthly on Friday evenings, Discos. Any adults interested should contact Pat Anderson on 01751 472 172.

RYEDALE SCOTTISH DANCE GROUP This friendly group meets every Wednesday evening in the parish hall, Hallgarth, Pickering from 7.30 – 9.30pm. Cost £1.50 which includes a drink and a biscuit. You don’t need any special equipment, level of fitness or even a partner.

Beginners especially welcome to come along for an evening of exercise and laughter. For further details, please contact Sheila Barnes on 01751 473924

RYEDALE BRANCH OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCES

RYEDALE SPECIAL FAMILIES Supporting families of

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JULY 2012 • ISSUE 79 children with disabilities and special need. Ryedale cial 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 Ryedale Talking Magazine is

a small local charity, based in Pickering and founded in 1981, which provides a free monthly magazine recorded on tape and CD for those Ryedale residents who are blind, partially sighted or otherwise visually impaired. Do you know of anyone who might like to receive the magazine? We can arrange for an issue to be sent out on a trial basis.

We are also looking for new volunteer readers. For further information please contact Val on 01751 476499.

RYEDALE U3A U3As (Universities of the Third Age) are charitable,

self funded, democratic organistaions 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. 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 to 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. In addition, during the summer months we have evening walks. Full details are in the programme on our website at www. ryedalewalkinggroup.btck.co.uk. Members receive 10% discount from three local walking shops. For more information about the group please ring 01751 476380 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 SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON VILLAGE HALL The ideal

venue to hire for parties, meetings, celebrations etc. Large bright hall, Meeting Room, Excellent kitchen facilities and cloakrooms. For more details please phone 0770 4353186 for competitive rates of hire.

SCARBOROUGH AND RYEDALE CARERS RESOURCE

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

SIGHT SUPPORT RYEDALE Do you know someone who is experiencing sight problems, and is finding daily life difficult? We aim to help by providing activities and support for blind and sight impaired people. We offer fortnightly social meetings in both Malton and Pickering, excursions, an annual holiday, information and support, walking group, Yoga group, book group, computer training, and loan or supply of aids and equipment. All our activities are speciallytailored for those who are sight impaired, and fully supported by our volunteers. We also provide door-to-door transport. Many of our members are registered either blind or partially sighted, but you needn’t be registered to join us. Our office number is 01653 698860, or email sightsupportryedale@btconnect.com. www.sightsupportryedale.org 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 SWINTON EXCELSIOR BRASS BAND People of all ages and

COMMUNITY abilities welcome - Practice Nights Monday and Wednesday 7.30 to 9.00pm, Learners Saturday Night 6 to 8pm - Everything is provided, we just ask for your commitment - The Band Room, Middle Street, Swinton.

Please contact Tracey Popham 01653 696417 or look at website www. swinton-band.org.uk for more details.

THE CHANTICLEER SINGERS This is a friendly, Malton-based chamber choir of around thirty voices. We meet on Wednesdays in termtime at St. Leonard’s church rooms, from 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. to rehearse, and sing 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 ART CLUB Beginners and interested non-painters welcome! Meetings are held in the Memorial Hall on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7-9pm. Annual membership of £15 gives free entry to these and the right to show work at the prestigious and highly successful Annual Exhibition in September. We also organize two one day workshops and four outdoor painting days per year and Monday evening practical sessions.. Membership Secretary: Renee Clark 01751 431834 THE VALE OF PICKERING PROBUS CLUB The Club always welcomes new members who are retired or semi-retired men with a professional or business background. We meet the second Tuesday of the month in the Forest & Vale Hotel, Pickering for lunch and a visiting speaker. Our speakers cover a wide range of topics. Occasional visits are also arranged. For more information please contact the secretary, David Billett on 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.

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 WEA 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. Series of talks from September to March on the second Friday of every month at The Friends Meeting House, Castlegate, Pickering. A number of theatre visits are organised, for details please contact Oulton Walker on 01751 477597.

WELBURN VILLAGE HALL The ideal venue for parties and celebrations, meetings, exhibitions. Large hall and smaller meeting room. More details, please call Sandy Hill 01653 619576 or Yvonne Myers 01653 618610 WRVS 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. 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.

PLAYGROUPS BARTON LE WILLOWS PLAY GROUP Friday mornings mother

and toddlers meet 9.30-11.30am, birth-school age, £2.00 per child.

Qualified staff.Lots of interesting activities to enjoy. For more details contact Catherine Bell 01653 619304

BROOKLYN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Large indoor and outdoor learning environment. 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. Sheepfoot Hill, Castlegate, Malton Tel: 01653 694768 LEAVENING TODDLER GROUP Leavening Methodist School Room every Monday morning during term time from 9-11.30am. For children 0- school age accompanied by their parent/carer. Come have a play, make things, sing and adults get chance to have a cuppa and chat! £1 per family. For details contact Paula on 07504821580. www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 658776 • 55

RYEDALE LITTLE STARS STAY AND PLAY GROUP Held every Wed morning in term time and most school holidays from 10-11.30am in the back room at Thornton Dale Village Hall. Open to mums with bumps and babies and children aged 0-5 years and their parents and carers. Sessions cost: Bumps and babies up to 6 months are free, 6 months to a year are £1.50 per child and 1 year + are £2.50 per child. For more information contact us on (01751) 474963 or donnafirth2004@yahoo.co.uk.

Heslerton Bowling Club T: 01944 738632 Heslerton Cricket Club T: 01723 859616 www.nutt@farmline. com.

Heslerton Football Club T: 01653 693598 driver_edward@

yahoo.co.uk.

Heslerton Junior football Club T: 01944 768387

PICKERING PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP (HALLGARTH)

tracyarmstrong@aol.com www.heslerton-sport.co.uk Malton and Old Malton Cricket Club T: 01653 692223 john. hudson37@ntlworld.com.

Malton Outdoor Bowls Club Maltonbowlsclub@btinternet.com www.maltonbowlsclub.co.uk Malton Wheelers Road Club T: 01653 694571 maltonwheelersrc@tiscali.co.uk www.maltonwheelersrc.co.uk Marton Short Mat Bowls Club T:01751 472137 Newitts.com Beckett Football League T: 01751 473348

POTTER HILL PLAYGROUP Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri. 9am -

Norton United Football Club T: 01653 693241 Old Malton & St Marys Football Club T: 01653 692193

MUMS AND TOTS Trinity Chapel, Norton. Meets every Wednesday

in termtime. 9.15am - 11.15am. Open to all Mums and tots in the area.

Call Carole Elliott on 01653 694891 for more details

We provide a wide range of activities. Friendly qualified staff. Ofsted registered. Members of PLA. Teddy Bear club is on a Fri mornings from birth onwards. Intro session is on a Tuesday morning from 0 months to playgroup entry. Playgroup sessions from 2 years to school age.

Telephone number 07910147095 Parish Hall, Hallgarth, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AW Registered Charity Number 1038039 11.30 am. For children from 2 years to school age. £7 per session for non-funded children. Funding available, please ask for details.

Rear of Methodist Chapel. Contact: 01751 472015 or 07837 306460 Wednesdays - Potter Hill Tiny Tots & Tiny Tots plus. From birth 9.30am-11am. £1.50 for babies. £2.50 for children over 14 months. £4 for 2 children. Rear of Methodist Chapel. Contact: 01751 472015 or 07837306460. Reg. Charity No. 1025256

RILLINGTON PLAYGROUP Rillington Village Hall. Open times Mon-Wed 9am till 12 noon. Thu-Fri 9am-12pm lunchclub 12-12.30 afternoon 12.30-3pm. 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..Toddler Group Wed & Fri 9.15-11.15 £1 a session pay as you go.

Playgroup mobile Tel; 07704289080 session time SINNINGTON PRESCHOOL Through friendship, fun and play

we learn together. Located in idyllic rural setting. Ofsted registered good with outstanding in some areas. Friendly experienced and well qualified staff. Pre-school -Mon & Wed: 9.10 - 2.55 (includes am, aft and lunch club sessions).Thurs & Fri: 9.10 - 11.40am. Stay & Play (0-5) Tues: 10.00 - 11.30am. Tel: 01751 431465 or 07799 727656 email: info@ sinnpreschool.org.uk Web: www.sinnpreschool.org.uk

SWINTON PLAYGROUP Why not come and join us in a happy, friendly, safe environment. The staff are fully trained, we are OFSTED inspected and funded places are available. We are open during term time on Mon and Thu from 9 to 12 and on Tue and Wed from 9 to 3. Children from 2.5 years to school age are welcome to attend any session, those who are 2 but not yet 2.5 can come on a Thu. Please phone us on 01653 695020 or 07879 834975. The Reading Rooms, Main Street, Swinton - just two miles out of Malton.

oldmaltonstmarysfc@yahoo.co.uk. www.oldmaltonstmarysfc.com Pickering Athletics club 01751 472877 www.pickeringathletics. co.uk Pickering Bowling Club T: 01751 472566 glloyd@pcxinternet. com Pickering Cricket Club T: 01751 475442 mansfield_glaisdale@ btinternet.com.

Pickering Town Community Football Club

Senior Section: T: 01944 711448 usherso8@btinternet.com Junior Section: T: 01653 697724 www.communigate.co.uk/york/juniorpikes. cfc.

Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club T: 01653 600016 Ryedale Leisure Centre T: 01751 476726 Ryedale Sports Club Thornton Road, Pickering. Tennis - T: 01751

473101, Croquet - T: 01653 694595. Cricket - T: 01751 476924. Table Tennis - T: 01751 477778. Football - T: 01751 473390 Ryedale Table Tennis League Contact: Alan Kirkwood Tel 01653 692862 alanandchrisa@aol.com and www.ryedale-table-tennis.org.uk

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

Settrington Bowling Club Mr Croser Tel: 01653 692522

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.

maureencroser@yahoo.co.uk.

Swinton Sports Centre Contact Derek Cuthbertson on tel: 01653 690807 Thixendale Cricket Club Ms Anstey Tel: 01377 288272 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.

TOTS PLAY & PRAISE Saville Street Methodist Church, Malton.

Every Thursday in term time. 10am - 11.30am Play and praise for preschool children. £1 per family

1ST MALTON SCOUTS Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers.

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 Preschool runs on Tue, Wed and Thu from 9:30 to 12:30. Contact Amanda Welch 01653 619870 or Jenny Smith 01653 628683 for more details.

SCOUTS & GUIDES Please contact Roger Thomson on 01653 696789 or 07950 558216

WELBURN TEA AND TOTS Meet in Welburn Village Hall every Tues 10am–11.30am. Open to babies/toddlers/under primary school age with parent/grandparent/carer (must stay with child throughout the whole session) Only £2 per family per session, includes refreshments, lots of activities and lovely toys to play with in a laid back and friendly atmosphere.

1ST NORTON SCOUTS Beavers, Cub Scouts, Scout and Explorers.

Please contact Mr Ian Appleby on 01653 694900 for more details

SPORTS CLUBS

1ST VALE OF PICKERING SCOUTS Beavers, cubs, scouts and

Amotherby & Swinton Football Club T: 07530028986 www. amotherbyandswintonfc.co.uk

Amotherby Table Tennis Club T: 01653 696704 andy@ cannybooks.com

Badmington Club Sandburn Hall, Flaxton. Fri 2-3.30pm T: 01904

1ST KIRKBYMOORSIDE BROWNIES Contact Angela Kneeshaw 07976 748299

explorers. Please contact Ray Bowman on 01751 476918 for more details

RILLINGTON AND DISTRICT SCOUT GROUP (meeting in Settrington) Cubs and Scouts. Please contact Liz Hinde on 01944 758328

490440

RYEDALE BROWNIES AND GUIDES Contact Alison Hutchinson (Girlguiding Division Commissioner) on tel: 07816 847271

brooklynjfc.co.uk www.brooklynjfc.co.uk.

Derwent Swimming Pool T: 01653 693407 GKR Karate Club T: 07956 251580

SCOUTING IN RYEDALE Please contact Mererid Hunt (District Commissioner) on 01653 690992

Brooklyn Junior Football Club T: 01653 693682 info@

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RYEDALE

LOCAL EVENTS 29June

WALK ABOUT SUPPER Westow Cricket Club

Starter / main course / sweets & coffee in various locations around Westow. Tickets £10 each. Menu to be announced later. BYO alcohol. Tickets from Julie 01653 618214

30 June

SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

7 July

LIVE ‘PICNIC STYLE’ CONCERT In aid of

Yorkshire Cancer Research 7pm. Greenwick Farm, Huggate. Gary Winter and Friends performing music from Buble, Sinatra, Winehouse, Adele and more. Gardens open from 5pm. In aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research. Tickets £15, Call any of the following numbers; 01377 288122, 01653 692711, 01653 619236.

7 July

SATURDAY NIGHT NTERTAINMENTPickering Working Men’s Club

at Pickering Working Mens Club 9.30pm. Female Vocal Entertainer ‘Ellie’.

9.30pm. Male Entertainer Norman Cox.

30-1 July

7 July

DEHAVILLAND WEEKEND Yorkshire Air Museum featuring the Mosquito, Devon and Nimrod in this celebration of the famous De Havilland name. First engine runs of the restored Mosquito Nightfighter making this a must for everyone!!

i July -31 August

ROSE SCULPTURE: OUTDOOR EXHIBITION at Castle howard. Funded by the

Cultural Olympiad, Paul Cummins will be installing a number of ceramic rose sculptures made especially for Castle Howard. For more details see website www.castlehoward.co.uk

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET 10.30pm

- 2pm. Hovingham Village Hall.

7 July

CRAFT FAIR. Beck Isle Museum Whistler room, Memorial Hall 10-4pm LEAVENING FETE. Leavening school field,

2pm. £2 per adult. Motorcycle demonstration, singing and dance. Huge variety of stalls, games, shows and refreshments.

8 July

Museum Join us for a lovely small craft fair with demonstrators 11-4pm.

TRACTORS & ENGINES. Ryedale Folk Museum Action and noise! Come and witness the fantastic displays of vintage tractors and engines at the Museum as well as cooking in the cottages and other traditional crafts.

1 July

10 July

HOWSHAM MILL CRAFT COURSE: Stone lettering & carving. Renowned stone sculpture, Jennifer Tetlow will lead these workshops. Have a go at carving. All ages. 10-11am £3. Full lettering workshop 12-5pm. 8 adult places, £10. For more information please contact Angela Cole on 01653 658462.

4 July MEETING RYEDALE AQUARIST SOCIETY

“A special meeting will be held in the Mill Suite at Pickering Memorial Hall. FBAS Fish Judge Mr. PAUL BARROW will be coming along to speak about his recent visit to see FRESHWATER FISH CONSERVATION AREAS IN JORDAN. The talk will also include visits to sites of historical and cultural importance. All welcome. 7.30p.m. start.

Phone 01751 472715 for further details.

4th July

RYEDALE AQUARIST SOCIETY A special meeting will be held in the Mill Suite at Pickering Memorial Hall. FBAS Fish Judge Mr. PAUL BARROW will be coming along to speak about his recent visit to see. FRESHWATER FISH CONSERVATION AREAS IN JORDAN. The talk will also include visits to sites of historical and cultural importance. All welcome. 7.30p.m. start. Phone 01751 472715 for further details.

5 July

LEARN HOW TO PRINT WITH AN EXPERT at Ryedale Folk Museum. An

introduction to relief printing with practising artist Andy Dalton. Learn a range of techniques to produce your own print and discover the skills to then edition it at home . £20 per person, includes all materials and your own lino and wood cut.

16.00-18.00 repeated 19.00-21.00 . Places must be pre-booked - For more information please contact : learning@ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk

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YORKSHIRE CRAFT & PRODUCE MARKETCastle Howard Shop for delicious food

and beautiful crafts all sourced or produced in Yorkshire, and in many cases locally to the Castle Howard Estate. 10am - 4pm.!

10 July

PENNY RUGS at Ryedale Folk Museum. Learn this traditional method of wool on wool appliqué combined with blanket stitch to create a cushion with a contemporary feel. £30 per person, includes all materials.10.30 - 16.30. Please note that all of our adult activities require prior booking and that places on workshops or at evening events are not confirmed until payment is received. Places can be held for seven days to allow time for payment.

For more information please contact: learning@ ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk

11 July

STREET COLLECTION. Ryedale & District Mencap. Kirkby-Moorside. Volunteer collectors are always most welcome. Please contact either Pat Anderson on 01751 472 172 or Eileen Searle on 01653 692 786.

12 July

‘SPITJACKS, SKEWERS AND SKILLETS’– COOKING THROUGH TIME Ryedale Folk

Museum.‘Spitjacks, Skewers and Skillets’– Cooking through time Amazing kitchen gadgets through time. Learn about the history of cooking with expert Edward Harrison. Illustrated with some items from the museum’s newly acquired ‘Harrison Collection’. Can you guess how they work and what they were used for? All evening sessions run 19.00-21.00 and are £6 pp unless otherwise stated. Please note that all of our adult activities require prior booking. For more information please contact: learning@ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk

13 -29 July

14 July

SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

Pickering Working Men’s Club 9.30pm. Female Entertainer Rose

14- 15 July

CLASSIC CARS AND VEHICLES

WEEKEND NYMR. Enjoy heritage bus rides outside the station at Pickering. Live music will greet you at Levisham station between 12pm – 4pm with Shadows playing on Saturday and Jive Express on the Sunday. At both Goathland and Grosmont stations spectacular classic cars, vehicles and motorbikes will be on display throughout the weekend.

14 & 15 July

VION YORKSHIRE WOLDS CYCLE

8 July

WELCOME CRAFTS atRyedale Folk

1 July

RYEDALE FESTIVAL Performers from all over the world, both established and emerging, are welcomed to the many beautiful and historic venues of Ryedale. For the 2012 programme see thewebsite www.ryedalefestival.co.uk

CHALLENGE We Love Malton “Cycle 146 miles in 2 days around the beautiful new circular Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route and help raise money for Ryedale Special Families. Start and finish is at Norton College, and £25.00 entry fee includes luggage transfer, full back-up support, overnight camp, barbecue with live entertainment and bar, and breakfast. Website: www. yorkshirewoldscyclechallange.org.uk

19 July

SECRETS FROM THE SWEET SHOP

Ryedale Folk Museum. “Come and learn the history of Yorkshire’s confectionery story with Sophie Jewett from the celebrated York Cocoa House.

Explore the route of the confectioner dating back to the early arrival of sugar and cocoa into the wealthy kitchen. Then get hands on making your own medicinal sweets, chocolate drops and more! £12.50 per person All evening sessions run 19.0021.00 unless otherwise stated. Places must be pre-booked .For more information please contact: learning@ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk

20 July

SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

Pickering Working Mens Club 9.30pm Male Entertainer Thomas Henry

22-July

MALTON SHOW The show will be held as usual in Scampston Park, Malton. Full details on website www.maltonshow.com

24-July

HEARTS AND FLOWERS Ryedale Folk Museum “Make a vibrant cushion or decorate a hessian bag using simple proddy rag rug techniques. Take your inspiration from our gardens. £30 per person, includes all materials.

10.30 – 16.30 . Places must be pre-booked - For more information please contact: learning@ ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk

26-July

PHILIP GREENWOOD ‘FROM TREE TO BOWL’Ryedale Folk Museum “An evening

demonstration of wet turning by well known wood turner Philip Greenwood. Come and watch a natural edge bowl being turned from wet wood; learn how to care for your wood, keeping your timber and converting it at home. Come and learn from the expert . Places must be pre- booked.

For more information please contact learning@ ryedalefolkmusuem.co.uk All evening sessions run

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26-July

HISTORY DAY Beck Isle Museum Rural Crafts and Hands on History day

26th to 27th July

BLACK BEAUTY: OUTDOOR EVENING

THEATRE Castle Howard “PEEL Heritage brings the classic novel ‘Black Beauty’ to life this summer at Castle Howard in a stylish and contemporary open-air theatre production. Bring a picnic and be entertained on a summer evening. Suitable for ages 6+

27-July

PAPERMAKING FOR ALL Dalby ForestHave fun learning the art of papermaking with Niki Hampson of Pulpitations. We will take a short stroll to collect natural objects which we will incorporate into colourful recycled pulps. Booking essential; call Niki on 01751 460134 or email pulpitations@hotmail.co.uk www.pulpitations. co.uk £8.50 per person or £30.00 per family of 4.

28 July

SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

Pickering Working Mens Club 9.30pm. Male Entertainer Keith Swales

30 July - 5 August

MY LAST CAR Ryedale Folk Museum A theatrical performance each day exploring peoples relationships with their car.

31 July

RYEDALE SHOW Welburn Park, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire. Join us in Olympic Year for a Special Show. See website www.ryedaleshow.org.uk for more details

31 July

GREEN GADGETS Ryedale Folk Museum

“A stimulating workshop for anyone who loves a good gadget! Learn about and try a range of fun and unusual historical gadgets. Can you guess how they work and what they were used for? £10 per person, includes all materials. 11.00 - 13.00 .

Places must be pre-booked - for more information please contact : learning@ryedalefolkmuseum. co.uk

HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE Box office: 01439 771700 1 July

JUNKESTRA One Day Workshop With Billy Hickling From Stomp. Whatever your level of experience, come and join Billy for a day of percussive investigation.

2 July

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A LECTURE BY SUZANNE FAGENCE

COMMUNITY COOPER : PAINTING AND POETRY: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PRE-RAPHAELITES This

lectures reveals the complex and very personal responses of artists to their favourite poets, from Dante to Tennyson.

Milton Rooms Malton The

6 July

RYEDALE SPECIAL LIVE.

A brand new outing from the Ryedale Live team, welcoming a host of top local talent into the auditorium for an evening of acoustic variety.

10 July

EXHIBITION - HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS OF RYEDALE LIFE.Historic

photographs of life in Helmsley and neighbouring villages and hamlets over the past 120 years, from the Helmsley Archive. Ends 31 August.

11-14 July

1812 THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS ‘WHEN WE ARE MARRIED’ One of JB Priestley’s

Friday 20th July -Tickets £7 -7.30pm

Turning Theatricks into Theatre.

From the age of Houdini, to the era of Potter, Magicians have performed magic in a variety of guises but to what end? What dark secrets to all Magicians hold which drives them into living a life of deception?

Written and performed by Chris Cassells - a member of the famous Magic Circle - From Houdini To Potter will reveal why he and all other Magicians, do what they do.

www.themiltonrooms.com

Box Office: 01653 600 048 best loved plays, When We Are Married is set in northern England Venue Hire: 01653 696 240 in 1908 where three couples are The Milton Rooms, Market Place, Malton celebrating the 25th anniversary of their weddings which took place at the same time, in the is for you! same church, and with the same preacher. During the festivities however, a revelation comes forth 30 July -13 August that throws them all into turmoil.

19 July

A TWO-WEEK TOURING THEATRE PROJECT 10.00am-6.00pm daily. Helmsley Arts

RYEDALE FESTIVAL PRESENTS ‘STUDENTS OF CHETHAMS SCHOOL IN CONCERT’ Pupils from the renowned specialist

Centre Youth Arts Development Programme In Partnership With Badapple Theatre Presents ‘A Two-Week Touring Theatre Project’. For young actors and technicians aged 17 - 25. This project is open to young performers and technicians wishing to experience an intensive production process and small tour to a professional standard, all in two weeks. See website for further information www.helmsleyartscentre.co.uk

22 July

BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS

music school will be in residence in Ryedale for three days taking part in many festival activities.

This concert introduces these exceptionally talented young musicians in a programme featuring a variety of Russian music

THE MARDI GRAS BAND. 12.15 - 2.15pm.

Another chance to enjoy the popular Mardi Gras Band for a lunch- time session in the studio bar - and in the garden if the sun shines! Come and enjoy a bite to eat and a drink from the bar, while listening to players from the former Radio York Jazz Band.

23-27 July

MASK THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL10.00am - 4.00pm. Helmsley Arts

Centre Youth Arts Development Programme In Partnership With Pied Piper Presents ‘Mask Theatre Summer School’. For performers, musicians and makers aged 11 - 16. If you love acting, dance, music, physical theatre and visual arts, this week

16 July

Malton Community Sports Centre 2-4pm and 5-7pm

30 July

Pickering Memorial Hall 2-4pm and 5-7pm

CROSSWORD: Across: 1Slammed, 5 Eager, 8 Rites, 9 Vicious, 10 Perpendicular, 11 Fiddle, 12 Coffee, 15 Demonstration, 18 Restore, 19 Drunk, 20 Lists, 21 Seaweed. Down: 1 Strap, 2 Altered, 3 Miscellaneous, 4 Divide, 5 Encyclopaedia, 6 Growl, 7 Reserve, 11 Federal, 13 Failure, 14 Utters, 16 Masts, 17 Naked. PICTOGRAMS: 1. Read all about it 2. Mixed emotions 3. Mayonnaise DROP DOWN: Answers from left to right:; Chicken, Goulash, Kidneys, Sausage, Venison SPOT THE DIFFERENCE: Bar in mower handle added, Bird on Mower, Neighbour’s shirt colour changed, Sun gone, Mouth Changed, Arm hair gone, Mower wheel added, Shadow gone, Flower disappeared, Tree added.

WORDSEARCH: Hidden phrase: The Olympics are always a special competition, Sergei Bubka QUIZ: 1. 1976 Ford Gran Torino, Starsky And Hutch 2. 1949 Buick Roadmaster Convertible, Rain Man3.

1968 Austin Mk I Mini Cooper S, The Italian Job 4. 1981 De Lorean DMC-12, Back To The Future 5.

1958 Plymouth Fury, Christine 6. 1963 Aston Martin DB5, Goldfinger 7. 1961 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 8. 1966 Ford Thunderbird, Thelma And Louise 9. 1963 Volkswagen Beetle, The Love Bug 10. 1977 Pontiac Trans Am, Smokey And The Bandit

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Underwood Computer Services..................................... 30 CRAFTS Little Lamb Wool.................... 28 DAMP PROOFING Eastgate Property Maintenance........................... 45 DENTISTS Howardian Dental Practice.29

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES & PLANS Pinfold Building Consultancy. ..................................................... 13 Prospect Design..................... 15

DOG GROOMING Nose 2 Tail Grooming........... 48 Oak Tree Dog Grooming Spa.. ..................................................... 49 Spotless Dog, The.................. 48

BATHROOMS Bluewater Bathrooms.............3

DRY CLEANING Norton Dry Cleaning............ 41

BEAUTY Simply Beautiful..................... 28

ELECTRICIANS Haines Electrical..................... 41 Merlin Trading Ltd....................9 Powerlink Electrical............... 12

BLINDS Low Blind Price....................... 18 BUILDERS Derwent Vale Building Services Ltd............................. 13 Eastgate Building Contractors ........................................................6 GJC Construction & Groundworks.......................... 42 Image Developments (Northern) Ltd......................... 25 Island Build.............................. 22 Rising Builders........................ 40 Tom Pybus Building & Joinery ..................................................... 10

ENTERTAINMENT Disco Culture........................... 27

HAIRDRESSERS Graham Paul Mobile Hair Stylist......................................... 28 HEALTH Gaia Holistics........................... 39 Ryedale Physiotherapy Clinic. ..................................................... 28 Slimming World..................... 38 Stuart Moore Foot Health... 29 JOINERY Acorn Lofts & Joinery........... 16 Nigel Anderson Joinery....... 40 S Elvidge Joinery.................... 13 Tom Pybus Building & Joinery ..................................................... 10 KITCHENS & BEDROOMS Dream Doors Ltd................... 10 Howarth Timber..................... 18 Instyle Kitchens Ltd.................7 The Handmade Kitchen Company.................................. 17 Pine Shop, The........................ 19 Work Top Man............................9

The Direct Boiler Company .. 9 York Plumbing & Heating... 17 PLUMBING - GENERAL Paul Chaplow Plumbing & Heating Engineer................... 14 Plumbing Plus......................... 16 PRINTING Warwick Digital Printing..... 65 PROPERTY..................................

Sanctuary Housing............... 27 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Eastgate Property Maintenance........................... 45 D Walker Domestic Handyman............................... 45 Handy Man Hewson................9 Les Harper Painting & Decorating..................................9 RENEWABLE ENERGY Green Energy Projects Ltd.. 23 Michael Magson.................... 41 Peak Power Systems................6

MOBILITY MV Mobility............................. 29

ROOFING & GUTTERING Christian Baker Roofer......... 18 Orion Roofline........................ 45 Pickering Flat Roof Company. ..................................................... 14 Ryedale Roofline.................... 16

FIREPLACES Hovingham Fireplaces......... 14

OPTICIANS Specsavers Opticians........... 32

SCRAP METAL Farrow & Sons......................... 44

FINANCES Moneywise Financial Solutions................................... 27 Pen Life Chartered Financial Planners.................................... 29

PAINTERS & DECORATORS Decorators of Distinction... 40 Les Harper Painting & Decorating..................................9 RM Decorators........................ 11

SOFT FURNISHINGS Stitches Interiors.......................5

CARPET CLEANING Kevin Atkinson Carpet Cleaning.................................... 41

FOOD & DRINK Derventio Wines.................... 37 JASS Brewing Supplies........ 36

STOVES Ryedale Stoves....................... 23

CARS & SERVICING BMC Motor Repairs............... 47 Pure Car Mechanics.............. 47

FURNITURE & INTERIORS Greens Furniture.................... 12 Interiors at Nine to Eleven.....5 Pine Shop, The........................ 19

PETS Happy Paws............................. 49 Nose 2 Tail Grooming........... 48 Oak Tree Dog Grooming Spa.. ..................................................... 49 Paws for Louise....................... 49 Spotless Dog, The.................. 48 Station House Vets................ 49 Wagabout................................. 49

CAR VALETING Crystal Clean........................... 47

CHILD MINDING Jayne Carr Childminding.... 26 CHIMNEY SWEEP Allan’s Chimney Sweeping Service....................................... 16 CINEMA Palace Cinema........................ 38 CLEANING SERVICES Home Fairy, The...................... 22 Ryedale Cleaning Services....9 CLOTHING & EMBROIDERY BigBoolies................................. 28 COMPUTERS Awesome Technologies...... 35 Computer FX........................... 34 Coppins Systems Services.. 35 Green Computing ................ 30 tKnowIT..................................... 31

FENCING Acklam Fencing...................... 43 Philip Mason Fencing Contractor................................ 45

GARAGE DOORS Fersina Garage Doors..............4 Hobman Garage Doors....... 16 GARDENS Economic Garden & Landscaping Services.......... 43 Greensleeves Gardening.... 44 Howarth Timber..................... 18 Island Gardens........................ 42 K & S Paving Ltd..................... 43 Pave-A-Way.............................. 44 Rock and Stone York Ltd..... 45 Swales Paving & GRoundworks......................... 24 GROUNDWORKS Swales Paving & Groundworks.......................... 24

MARKETS Castle Howard Estate Ltd.... 37 Hovingham Village Market.36

PHOTOGRAPHY Katie Jones Photography.... 28 PLASTERING Ian Townley Plasterers......... 13 Ian’s Plastering Service........ 22 PLUMBING & HEATING Aquatec Utilities..................... 40 Gemma Lonsdale Gas Servicing................................... 40 Greenley and Ware Plumbing. ..................................................... 19 GW Plumbing.............................2 Oil Boiler Care Plumbing & Heating.........................................9 OJ Gas Services.........................3 P Marwood Plumbing & Heating Services.................... 40

SOLICITORS AND INJURY CLAIMS Black and White Claims....... 10

SURVEYORS Pinfold Building Consultancy. ..................................................... 13 T-SHIRTS & HOODIES BigBoolies................................. 28 TILES Zenki Tile & Interior............... 17 TIMBER SUPPLIES Howarth Timber..................... 18 TRAVEL Perfect Hideaways................. 34 Perrys Travel............................ 35 WEBSITE DESIGN Malton Web Design.............. 31 Web Site Made Easy Ltd...... 30 WINDOWS Fersina Windows.................... 64 Proline PVCu Ltd.......................1 Window Distribution Ltd.......2

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MALTON..........................01653 600069 RILLINGTON.....................01944 758325 SHERBURN......................01944 710226 THORNTON LE DALE.........01751 474202 PICKERING......................01751 471296 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... 0844 411 1444 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

Central Ryedale Childrens Centre.......... ......................................01609 533102 Northern Ryedale Childrens Centre....... ......................................01609 798345 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

Norton .......................... 0845 034 9530 Pickering ....................... 0845 300 5157

ANIMALS

St Peter’s, Norton............01653 699222 St Mary’s Priory, Old Malton.................. ......................................01653 692089 St Michaels, Malton ........01653 692089 St Leonards & St Mary’s, .. 01653 692128 Baptist Church, Malton ...01653 696023 Trinity Methodist, Norton.01653 692173 Saville Street, Malton .....01653 692173 Elim Ryedale Church, ......01653 697796 Society of Friends, Malton.01653 658574 Salvation Army, Norton...01653 693344 Churches together in Pickering............. ......................................01751 472827 St Josephs RC Church.......01751 472727 St Peter & St Paul Parish, Pickering....... ......................................01751 472983 Religious Society of Friends, Pickering.. ......................................01751 472827 Methodist Church, Pickering................. ......................................01751 472810 The United Reformed Church, Pickering. ......................................01751 476844 All Saints, Thornton le Dale................... ......................................01751 474244 St Andrew’s, Middleton...01751 474858

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

SCHOOLS

Malton School.................01653 692828 Norton College................01653 693296 Ryedale School................01439 771665 Malton Community Primary................. ......................................01653 692582 Norton County Primary....01653 692104 Amotherby County Primary.................. ......................................01653 693675 St Mary’s RC Primary.......01653 692274 Rillington County Primary.01944 758402 Leavening County Primary.01653 658313 Langton Primary School..01653 658236 Settrington CE Primary....01944 768238 Luttons CP School............01944 738232 Sherburn CE Primary...... 01944 710 282 Weaverthorpe CE School.01944 738 280 Heslerton CE Primary...... 01944 728 286 Pickering County Junior School ......................................01751 472873 St Josephs RC School........01751 473102 Pickering Infant School...01751 472620 Pickering Junior School...01751 472873 Thornton Dale CE School....................... ......................................01751 474345 Lady Lumley’s School.......01751 472846

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