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elcome to the March edition.

I’m hoping that when you receive your magazine we are free of snow and heading for Spring. It is snowing as I write, and I’m dreading having to drive anywhere tomorrow morning. It’s at times like this I could be tempted into living in town rather than a village!

This month I thought I’d run some articles about weddings alongside some local wedding-related services. My ‘little’ sister gets married this summer so it is the topic of conversation in my family…. who are the bridemaids, what is she wearing, where is the reception, will I be invited!...etc etc.

Weddings are wonderful occasions but I remember how stressful they can be – especially if you are not very organised! On the day before mine, I had all of our close family making DIY flower arrangements for the reception tables. There were some ‘interesting’ creations and it did help make the day memorable though I would recommend using a good local florist! Have a read through if your special day is this year and remember to

This month’s features General

British Countryside books ........................ p10 Emily’s column......................................... p57

Business Features

Rock and Stone ....................................... p16 Orion Roofline.......................................... p19 Stuart Moore Foot Care ........................... p29 Pen Life Chartered Financial Planners .... p31 Eastgate Building Contractors ................. p36 The Jones Partnership ............................ p60

source products and services locally if possible.

Don’t forget your mum on the 18th March! There are some great ideas for gifts in local shops – so you have no excuses!

Last month I put in a special plea to local organisations to let me know what was going on in the area. I received lots of responses from groups I didn’t even know existed! I hope your new listing in the magazine helps swell your numbers.

Likewise for businesses! Be sure to be seen in 2012. The Handy Mag is delivered through 17,700 letterboxes in the area and is well read and used by many. To existing and potentially new Handy Mag customers, please get in touch!

Until next time.....

Marianne www.thehandymag.co.uk Publisher: Editor: Tel: Email: Address: Community: Advertorials: Design:

Moonriver Publishing Ltd Marianne Long 01653 658776 info@thehandymag.co.uk 10 The Rise, Leavening, Malton YO17 9TA Nicky Whalen (community@thehandymag.co.uk) Sally Atkinson www.flamingnibs.co.uk Glyn Lacey Graphics

Please note that while the publisher takes care to be accurate no liability will be accepted under any circumstances should any of the contents of this magazine be incorrect. The Handy Mag does not endorse any advertising material included within this publication. The views expressed in the articles are not necessarily those of the publisher. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is strictly prohibited.

Community

Pickering walking festival......................... p53 Yorkshire cajun & zydeco festival ............ p55 Local Groups ........................................... p61 Events...................................................... p68

Food & Drink

Spiced rhubarb cake................................ p30 Glazed salmon skewers .......................... p30

Homes & Gardens

Growing peppers ..................................... p48

Motoring

Top 5 cars of the Tokyo show ................. p45

Pets

Inherited diseases ................................... p32

Puzzles

Puzzle pages ........................................... p66 Competition ............................................. p34 Local useful numbers .............................. p71

Weddings

Weddings on a Shoestring ...................... p22 How to have a well-organised and stress-free wedding ................................................... p24 Creative weddings ................................... p26 4 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

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Countryside

Our British countryside is teeming with life this time of year. To save you getting lost in a wilderness of animal and nature books, here are some of the best to be found. Grab the butterfly net and the binoculars; it’s time to go on a back-garden safari.

British Wildlife Photographer Award Collection 2 (Photography)

AA Publishing Who says coffee table books always have to be about antique teapots and small furniture?

Bring the outside world in and celebrate the best that this island has to offer. The British Wildlife Photography Awards began in 2009 and this beautiful collection is full of the winning pictures from 2011, ranging from urban intruders to marine life. Vivid images beautifully capture British wildlife in a wonderfully voyeuristic way. The whole collection is a window on the extraordinary lives of animals and is definitely one to be treasured.

RSPB Pocket Nature Wildlife of Britain

If you’ve ever been out with your children and found yourself stumped by the question ‘what’s that?’ then this guide is a must-have for you. With over a thousand species of British animals, plants and fungi, you’ll sound like Chris Packham on Springwatch if you carry this in your rucksack.

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Bugs Britannica

Peter Marren and Richard Mabey Determined to help the smallest creatures on our island make the biggest impact, ‘Bugs Britannica’ is a must-have for creepycrawly enthusiasts. It’s wonderfully colourful and informative and guarantees to give you a greater understanding of how insects and humans interact and the importance of our tiny house-invaders.

Our gardens and homes are teeming with bug-life and you might find you’re no longer reaching for the fly-spray this summer.

British Wildlife Detectives’ Handbook

Camilla de la Bedovere.

This is the ideal companion for budding young naturalists, but most importantly of all…it comes with stickers. This handbook is packed with facts and information on everything you’re likely to see, both in the backgarden and beyond.

Children will love turning detective and finding out what species they’re looking at.

You can inspire and encourage them to really explore their natural surroundings without there being a computer in sight. The handbook has tick-boxes for keeping tabs on everything they’ve spotted so they can look back over their casework and truly admire British wildlife.

A Kestrel for a Knave

Barry Hines If you were a teenager in the 1980s then you probably read ‘A Kestrel for a Knave’ in school. For anyone who didn’t, you’re in for a treat. Disillusioned Billy Casper is enduring a deprived and violent upbringing in a small Yorkshire mining town when he builds an unlikely friendship with ‘Kes’, a kestrel hawk.

Frequently described as ‘honest’ and ‘raw’ this is a story of how an animal can positively impact on human life. Kes inspires Billy to ‘soar’ and find passion in an otherwise harsh and hopeless life.

Not released until June 2012 Collins Complete Guides - British Coastal Wildlife If you are opting for a ‘staycations’ and holidaying in Britain, reserve this book at the same time as booking your holiday. Our coastlines are quite literally swimming in extraordinary wildlife.

This guide covers over 400 species of animals and plants found along our shores and will make a great companion for when you ‘like to be beside the seaside’.

Leafing through this book is like sticking your head straight into a rock-pool. It has clear pictures, descriptions and is packed with information to appeal to even the truest of nature enthusiasts.

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ur adverts, over the last few years, have focused on our main products, Indian and Yorkstone paving, Walling stone, Caps and Copings, Statues and Ornaments, Aggregates and Rockery. All the usual items you need to construct gardens. We thought we would take this opportunity to introduce another section of our Company, an ever changing array of unusual artifacts in our Reclamation and Salvage area.

The Green Man This carving of “The Green Man” is thought to come from Warter Priory. Built in the late 17th or early 18th Century the possessions of the Priory were sold off in the 1960s and the beautiful gardens were bulldosed into the lake.

We have a pair or the finials.

Lendal Tower The steps from this spiral staircase are from Lendal Tower on Lendal Bridge York. The tower was built around 1300 and was originally part of York’s defence system.

St Mary’s Abbey Some of the stone we have is very old indeed, in fact, we have stone from St Mary’s Abbey, built in 1055 by Stephen of Whitby and demolished by Henry VIII during the Reformation in 1533. The centre photo is of stone from York Minster and the Arch sections are thought to predate 1533.

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Stone Trough

We usually have a few in but can probably find you one to suit your requirements.

Millwheels and Grindstone Come and go all the time.

Now usually used for House or Village name stones, as a garden feature stood on end or as a water feature.

They can be hundreds of years old or fairly recent.

Our interest in reclaimed items is not just confined to stone.

We have Victorian glass fishing floats and a Lobster basket in cane. Victorian glazed edgings are usually in stock and we do have some Cast Iron pieces namely Rollers, a Vice, an Anvil and occasionally a fireplace. Always worth a look.

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First impressions count

If you’re starting to take a critical look at the exterior of your home now winter is finally over, you’ve chosen a good time to do it.

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rion Rooflines are looking forward to making the spring and summer their busiest time of year – because that’s the best thing for their customers.

Your soffits, fascias and guttering need your attention now, before any issues start to take root. Winter may be the time when any problems with your roof come to light, but it’s also the time when it’s hardest to get them fixed, due to short daylight hours and adverse weather.

Orion’s owner William Waltham said: “We get a lot of phone calls in January, because that’s when customers start experiencing the problems caused by out-ofcondition rooflines. However, spring or summer really is the time to get it done, when the weather’s better.”

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timber fascias, soffits and guttering with quality PVCu Quality is of paramount importance when it comes to repairing or renewing rooflines.

William says that around a fifth of the work he does is correcting and repairing slapdash jobs done within the past five years. Some customers have opted for the cheaper option of covering over timber fascias – this leads to long-term problems and more maintenance expense. Orion’s work is guaranteed for at least 10 years – saving on hassle, expense and providing peace of mind.

William added: “Ideally, once we’ve done a customer’s roofline, we’d like to never have to see them again. That’s not because we don’t like them, but because we strongly believe the job should be done right first time, so our customers can forget all about their rooflines for many years.”

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William’s business was originally known as New Age Plastics, which he launched 12 years ago. When the recession took hold, he boosted his business by contracting an alliance with Orion Windows.

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Creative

Weddings ©Alex Yoxall Photography

You don’t have to be bound by tradition when you tie the knot. Whether you want to do things completely your own way, or just add a bit of interest and flair to your special day, why not start married life by doing things differently?

The venue

The parish church had the wedding market cornered for centuries, but now approved venues are appearing everywhere. Interesting venues cottoning include the art deco building inhabited by the Royal Institute of British Architects or the editor’s office of the Daily Mirror. Also getting in on the act are beaches and caves, barns and farmhouses, golf courses, zoos, aeroplanes and boats. For something really unusal, how about Sheffield Wednesday Football Ground, the Houses of Parliament, or the Absolut Icebar, where you can make your vows at five degrees below?

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The theme

From Star Trek to Cinderalla, punk to Pride and Prejudice, Grease to The Grinch. Take your guests on a bike ride, a picnic, a treasure hunt, or ask them all to dress up as a super hero.

It’s your day, so why not indulge your fantasy?

Create your own ceremony with your favourite poetry, song lyrics and readings, and writing your own vows makes the ceremony both personal and intimate.

The food

If you know the majority of your guests love bangers and mash, then why not? A good caterer will work with you and your tastes to turn a family favourite into a delicious and memorable wedding breakfast. Take your parents or grandparents back in time with a 1950s, 60s, or 70s retro feast or high tea, or hold the reception outdoors and go festival-style with gourmet food vans.

The first dance

Be your own wedding entertainment with a professional first dance. Training engaged couples is big business for local dance teachers so give one a call to talk about your ideas.

Go Bollywood, sweep her off her feet Strictlystyle, or get the entire wedding party involved in a rendition of Michael Jackson’s Thriller video.

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Wedding

Traditions

The best man’s role is to prevent bad luck befalling the groom. This stems from medieval times when brides often had to be kidnapped from their families – who were loath to part with their healthy, hardworking single daughters.

The best man would stand by his friend, ready to assist if things turned violent!

The bride stands to the groom’s left during the ceremony, leaving his ‘sword arm’ free to fight off any competitors for her hand.

The stag party was originally a Spartan tradition dating back to ancient Greece.

In India, Bihari mothers-in-law traditionally place an earthenware pot over the head of the bride-to-be. More are added, and the bride is expected to bend and touch the elders’ feet while balancing the pots on her head.

This symbolises the bride’s role in striking a balance in the family.

Egyptians traditionally believe the ring finger carries the vein of love, called the ‘vein amoris’. It runs straight to the heart.

– not one for grooms with bad backs, though. If you’re feeling really brave, you can dance your way down the aisle – type ‘JK Wedding Dance’ into Google to see how that’s done.

The entertainment

A DJ or a band is just the start of a good wedding reception. Jukeboxes are a good choice, too. A wedding reception is usually enough to get just about everyone onto the dancefloor – but what about the confirmed non-dancers?

Roulette and poker tables go down well, as do Scalextric, bouncy castles and pinball.

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How to have a well-organised and stress-free wedding

and it’s up to you how you organise it. Don’t let anyone else tell you how to do it, ignore the doom-mongers who say weddings are a nightmare to organise and do it your way, in your own time.

3. Set your maximum budget

Unless you’ve already organised a wedding in the past five years, you’re going to have no idea of what things cost in advance, so it’s difficult to set a specific budget. Setting a maximum spend ensures the budget won’t run away with you. If money’s tight, choose one thing that you won’t compromise on, and then go for value options in everything else.

4. Work far in advance

©Alex Yoxall Photography

The happiest day of your life – or the most stressful?

Think of the word ‘wedding’, and the word ‘nerves’ is as likely to come to mind as ‘bridesmaids’, ‘bouquets’ and ‘champagne’.

Catherine Lee, owner of Kaleidoscope Virtual Assistant Services, has made a living and a business out of being highly organised. She got married last year and made sure the run-up to her wedding and her big day itself went like clockwork. Here are her tips on how to do it.

as a minimum.

Don’t kid yourself there’s plenty of time, even if your big day is months off. You never know when you might need some contingency time to sort something out. Besides, your entertainer, florist and cakemaker will have bookings in their diaries years in advance.

Priorities should be your venue and your minister. I’d recommend checking everything off your list six months in advance

5. Limit your workload

Another tip from the executives – why do something yourself if there are good people out there who can make a better job of it than you?

Delegate, delegate, delegate. If money’s tight, rope in your friends. DIY wedding stationery and a homemade cake are great if that’s your sort of thing, but they do take time. The only bit of DIY Catherine did was her wedding favours – 70 gingerbread men and women took two days to bake and decorate. You have been warned!

1. Make a decision and stick to it

Some of the worst wedding stress comes from being unable to decide on the right option. Try to have a reasonably clear idea of what you want before you even open a catalogue or set foot in a shop. Then, take a tip from the typical executive: if you like it, go for it. Sometimes making a decision is the most important thing.

2. Make a decision and stick to it!

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Blowing the budget is the easiest thing to do when you’re planning a wedding.

For a start, you don’t necessarily know what each item is going to cost beforehand. And once you’ve started looking round at venues, flowers, outfits and caterers, you’re bound to start falling in love with the slightly pricier items. It’s a slippery slope – the average wedding costs between £15,000 and £20,000 now.

However, having a tight budget and your heart set on a dream wedding need not be contradictory. Just because wedding fairs and magazines are full of gloss, glitz and impact, you don’t have to measure up to anyone’s expectations. Get back to basics and make your wedding about love, family and making a lifelong commitment in the presence of the most important people in your life. Fortunately, they’re the ones who don’t mind where you got your table decorations from!

So relax, don’t worry about the grandeur – and make your day meaningful. Here are our tips.

not including plus ones on your invitations – careful table planning will ensure no-one is left among strangers.

Dress up for less

A brand new wedding dress is an extravagance you might not be able to do without – but the way they depreciate rivals new cars! In the name of research, pop ‘wedding dress’ into eBay’s search box and consider the savings.

For bridesmaids and groomsmen, consider giving them a colour scheme and letting them put together their own outfits, accessorised with matching hairpieces or sash belts for the women and cummerbunds, ties or buttonholes for the men.

Stay put

Get married and hold your reception in the same place to keep your venue fee down. Scale down from hotels and country houses and consider a beautiful local pub, a village hall or an outdoor space. Going traditional is good value – churches are by far the cheapest wedding venues. If room hire is going to strain your budget, a cunning option is to hold your legal marriage ceremony in a registry office and then a ceremony that’s all your own anywhere you choose. That way, you could even do it in your back garden!

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There’s a lot of standing around at weddings, which can seem to go on forever. Starting your ceremony slightly later, even 4pm, will reduce your venue hire, drink and alcohol costs.

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If your skills are limited, consider learning dressmaking or cake making – look up your local evening classes and add another string to your bow! Getting your family and friends involved is a lovely way to help them feel more involved and less like spectators. So call on any cooks, beauticians, photographers or florists you have around you, professional or otherwise, and request their help. If you ask tactfully and organise plenty of extra help to reduce the pressure, the result will be a comfortable, informal day with a friendly family atmosphere.

Get crafty

A good craft shop will be able to give you tons of help and ideas about church and table decorations, wedding stationery and creative ideas for bride’s favours. You could even make your own bridal hair piece and cake decorations! With care and planning, this is more than a budget option – it makes your day uniquely yours.

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Most couples have lived together before they tie the knot – do you really need a pile of brand new crockery? Instead, ask your guests to contribute to your honeymoon. When it comes to booking the honeymoon, there are ways and means of finding value for money: talk to your travel agent about finding the best-value deals. consider booking far in advance – or be adventurous and take a last-minute cancellation.

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RYEDALE Hello again, School is now cracking down in preparation for my GCSE exams, which – in all fairness – may cause me to get a decent grade, but right now I want nothing more than to have an essay-free weekend where I can just sit back and relax.

I’m now less than three months away from taking my GCSE exams, and no matter what I tell others: I’m terrified. In my opinion, it’s not so bad revising for one or two, as I did back in January, where you can focus your revision on one module for one subject. But sooner or later I’ll need to be revising day and night for almost 15 exams! To be honest, I just can’t wait until it’s all over and I can sit back and relax for a few months. Well, discounting my month in Kenya, which will be fun – but in no way relaxing.

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2. Preheat the grill to medium. Thread the strips of salmon onto 8 wooden skewers. Grill the salmon skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side until just cooked through.

3. Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the packet instructions. Drain well. Heat the sesame oil in a wok or large non-stick frying pan and add the ginger, spring onions, radishes and sesame seeds. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes then Add the noodles and toss well to mix.

4. Just before serving, brush the salmon skewers with the warmed honey and grill for a further minutes. Divide the sesame noodles between four serving bowls and top with the salmon skewers.

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Over recent years screening tests have been developed for a lot of disorders. Hip and elbow dysplasia is screened for using the scoring scheme where x-rays of these joints are assessed by a panel of experts and given a mark for different aspects of the joint which is then added together to give an overall score, which should be as near to zero as possible. Most of the eye conditions are checked for in both the parents, and sometimes the puppies, by an expert opthalmologist. Other genetic conditions need either blood tests or cheek swabs to test for them and these include Von Willebrands disease in Dobermanns (a condition where the blood doesn’t clot properly) and Copper Toxicosis in Bedlington Terriers (a condition where copper builds up in the liver over time and stops it working properly).

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Most breeders are very responsible and these days are doing all they can to try and breed these problems out of their specific breed. Where screening tests exist, they will have had them done and be able to provide certification as proof of the result. However, it is always worth checking with a breeder and having a thorough look at the pedigree of the particular animal you are buying to ensure that no in-breeding has taken place.

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Top 5 Cars

of the Tokyo Show

Last year’s Tokyo Motor Show was dominated by green technologies and wacky concepts – but among the madness there were some important model launches.

The show isn’t one of the biggest. Spread over four halls you can get around it easily in a day – unlike the blister-inducing mass of motors that is Europe’s biggest show in Frankfurt, Germany.

However, as the Japanese makers’ home event, it is absolutely packed with innovation. I spent two days scouring the halls and soaking up the culture, but eventually these five emerged as my picks of the show.

by James Baggott, editor of Car Dealer Magazine (CarDealerMag.co.uk)

Toyota GT 86 It’s about time Toyota got interesting again and the GT 86 certainly floats our boat. Rumoured to cost around £28,000 when it goes on sale in the UK, the rear-wheel drive car features a 2.0-litre 197bhp unit and will hit 60mph in seven seconds. It certainly looked good on the stand and was a welcome break from the green concepts doing the rounds everywhere else.

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MOTORING Subaru BRZ

Subaru has been having a hard time of it in the UK of late, so the BRZ comes as a much-needed breath of fresh air.

Jointly developed with Toyota, it’s the sister car to the GT 86, and in the company’s famous corporate blue it looked fantastic. The BRZ has slightly different body panels and interior to the Toyota. Just don’t mention the new, and very bland, Impreza also on display on the stand...

Nissan Juke Nismo

The Juke has been crying out for a real sporty model and it looks like Nissan may finally answer our prayers thanks to its tuning arm Nismo.

This is the first car that’s been given the Nismo treatment and although currently billed as a “concept” it’s highly likely we’ll see it on our roads soon. Exterior and interior tweaks will be matched with a breathed-on powerplant.

Mercedes F 125!

mean anything, but Mercedes was quick to point out the F 125! showcases the future design direction of the next S-Class. The concept featured fuel cell technology which would give it a range of 1,000km, a lightweight body construction, gullwing doors and a cloud-based infotainment system. But ignore all that, it’s the looks that are most likely to shape future luxury barges from the firm.

Hino eZ Cargo

Tucked away in the corner of the truck section of the show was this fantastic delivery van. Not only does it look superb, but it showcases EV technology and a clean uncluttered design that would make Apple proud. A spokesman for Hino told us it has a range of 50kms, can charge in six hours and hit 70kph. Trials will take place next year before a decision is made whether to put it into production. We just hope the looks are carried over – it certainly beats a boring Transit.

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If you are growing sweet peppers country, or on a sunny, sheltered in patio pots then you are likely spot on the patio. The heavier, to find that there are still some earlier crop will come if you grow the unripened fruits on the plants when temperatures plants in a greenhouse or conservatory, but it is start to fall at the end of summer and well into well worth growing them outside too. autumn. To increase the chances of these Sweet peppers, especially the red ones, are ripening and increasing to full size, move the very high in vitamin A and both red and green pots to a warmer spot or, if possible, to a porch, peppers are also very high in vitamin C. Chilli conservatory or greenhouse where they’ll get peppers also have a good supply of vitamins C extra warmth and also plenty of natural light. and A and in addition, contain both beta-carotene If you want chillies that look particularly good and something called capsaicin which is believed on the patio there are plenty to choose from. to have a useful effect on blood cholesterol levels.

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Beck Isle

Museum of Rural Life 15th March Rural Crafts and Hands on History day

5th March - 4th April New Season Spring Photography competition “Ryedale Rural Life in 2012” exhibition.

For more information call 01751-473653, email beckisle@aol.com or visit www.beckislemuseum.org Beck Isle Museum Trust, Beck Isle, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8DU

Scarborough Symphony Orchestra Concert – a real family affair

A performance with the Scarborough Symphony Orchestra next month is a dream come true for a Middlesbrough-born violinist.

Ian Belton, now a leading international player, will take the stage with his wife, the talented cellist Sophie Harris, to perform the beautiful Brahms Double concerto for Violin and Cello with the orchestra in Scarborough’s Methodist Central Hall, Queen Street, on Saturday, 17 March 17.

“It’s wonderful to have the opportunity to play this together and even better that we can make it a real family occasion.” said Ian. His sister, Judith, who lives in Pickering, will also be playing 50 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

violin in the orchestra.

As Secretary of the orchestra Judith was instrumental in arranging the concert. “It wasn’t difficult,” she said. “Shaun Matthew, our conductor and the orchestra didn’t need any persuading to play with such renowned musicians.”

Sophie and Ian enjoy performing together but because of their individual professional careers rarely get the opportunity.

They also tend to tour at different times to ensure that their two young children have at least one parent with them! But this time, their most enthusiastic supporters, Beatrice, aged seven and five-year-old Theo, will be in the audience to add to the family occasion.

Ian is a founder member of the Brodsky Quartet, which has performed in over 40 countries and made many TV appearances,

radio broadcasts and over 80 CD recordings. Ian has performed with musicians from both the classical and popular field including Anne Sofie von Otter, Marie-Joao Pires, Elvis Costello and Sir Paul McCartney.

Sophie is cellist with the Duke Quartet, and also enjoys a solo career, working with eminent composers including Gavin Bryars, Michael Nyman and Steve Reich.

Tickets, for the concert, which also includes Beethoven’s famous Fifth Symphony, cost £10, or £8.50 for concessions. Full-time students and children are free. Advance tickets are on sale at Scarborough Music in Scarborough and the Art Café in Whitby or at the door on the night. Concert starts at 7.30pm.

For further information or interview requests please contact Judith Belton on 07770 983694

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Ryedale

York Light Orchestra Presents

Swimathon Help us to swim the length of the River Derwent... through the night!

A Concert of Music for Everyone Thursday, 15th March 2012 7.30pm Stockton on the Forest Village Hall Tickets £7.50 Wine bar & soft drinks available and raffle For more details and tickets please contact; Jill Hawkins on (01904) 400442 or the YLO secretary via www.ylo.org.uk

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HOWSHAM MILL PROJECT

Heritage Craft Courses GREENWOOD BENCH MAKING Sunday 6th May 2012 Geoff Norton will teach the skills involved in green oak construction of a bench for the Mill site.

Full workshop, six adult places, 10am-4pm £10.00 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; Howsham Mill Project, 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

Fairtrade Groups in Malton, Norton and Pickering are asking you to ‘Take a Step’ in 2012 Why take a step?

Because trade isn’t working for the world’s poorest. Millions of people in developing countries depend on farming. But they are trapped in poverty by the rules of world trade, keeping those at the start of supply chains powerless to earn enough to cover their costs and with nothing to save for their families.

But with just one step you can be part of changing this Choosing Fairtrade offers farmers and workers a better chance to work their way out of poverty, through fairer wages, safer conditions at work and a little extra, called the Fairtrade premium, to invest in projects to improve life for their whole communities.

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people in their everyday lives, doing what they can to put fairness first. But we need to reach more farmers and workers struggling to get by. So that’s why we’re asking for 1.5 million steps for Fairtrade in 2012.

What will yours be?

Your step for Fairtrade can be as simple as trying a new Fairtrade product, or as big and bold as launching a campaign to get your whole town to go Fairtrade. Every single one counts, because together they lead to life-changing projects in developing countries.

You can register your steps on the Fairtrade website or why not get involved locally. Contact Malton and Norton Fairtrade Group on 01653 691290 or Pickering Group on 01751 473621

Malton Fairtrade Quiz Trail Look for the ‘Take a Step’ logo in participating shops 3rd March - Fairtrade Stall at St Peter’s Church, Norton Community Day

Look out for more information about Fairtrade Stalls in the local press

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Pickering

Walking Festival

20-22 April 2012

Organised by the Pickering “Walkers are Welcome” team

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alkers are Welcome towns and villages are places which have something special to offer walkers. The Pickering group promotes the town and surrounding area as a fantastic place to get out and about, and, working with the local Countryside Ranger, they make sure that footpaths and facilities for walkers are well maintained.

This years Walking Festival will consist of 12 walks in and around the Pickering area, varying in length from 5 to 13 miles and all these, together with further information, can be viewed on the Walkers are Welcome website at www. pickeringwaw.btck.co.uk The walks will be popular so it is advisable to book for some of the walks as numbers are limited. Bookings can be made through the Tourist Information Centre, Ropery, Pickering. Tel 01751-473791 or by email to pickeringtic@

btinternet.com.

Pauline Hukin, Chairman of the group says: “Everyone who is keen on walking is welcome to join us on these delightful walks. The area has some of the best footpaths and scenery in North Yorkshire. The costs are very low and it gives walkers a chance to explore footpaths they may not have previously known.”

Why not fish out those walking boots and join the group for one or more of the walks over the weekend.

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BEETLE DRIVE AND RAFFLE Saturday 10th March All Welcome

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Milton Rooms Malton The

Malton Food Lovers Market

Hilarity Bites An Evening with Rob Rouse Wednesday 21st March - 8PM (Doors: 7.30PM) Tickets £7.00 As seen on 8 out of 10 Cats, Dave’s One Night Stand, Live at the Comedy store.

Northern Soul Saturday 24th March - 8pm Tickets £6 Following on from The Milton Rooms’ inaugural Northern Soul Evening in September, we are thrilled to annouce the second evening coming soon!

Originating in the British Mod scene of the 60’s Northern Soul still evokes a large following and cult status influencing many aspects of modern culture from music to dance and fashion.

Featuring sets by DJs Andy Garside and Steve Luigi - plus more DJs to be announced.

Tickets can be bought on the door.

See website for more events Box Office: 01653 600 048 Venue Hire: 01653 696 240 The Milton Rooms, Market Place, Malton 54 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

Inside the Milton Rooms on Saturday 3rd March 2012 9am – 2.30pm Special in March: Stephanie Moon cooking on our new demo stage!

Tasting Table will be eggs done a dozen ways. Hens, ducks and quails eggs galore… cluck cluck!

Free Entry * Free Parking

THE CHANTICLEER SINGERS Musical Director ~ Jane Sturmheit Accompanist ~ Geoffrey Coffin John Mackenzie ~ Guitar

SPAIN AND THE NEW WORLD A concert capturing the exotic flavours of Hispanic music, from the spiritual sounds of early Spanish sacred music to the passion and rhythmic vitality of la Misa Criolla by Argentinian composer Ariel Ramirez with percussion, piano and guitar

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, LASTINGHAM SATURDAY, MARCH 24th 7.30 pm Tickets [£10/£7.50(conc), children and students free] from Hoppers (Malton); Morlands (Pickering); Mrs. N. Trevelyan (Tel. 01751 417351); Ticket Secretary (01653 691804) or choir members.

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Yorkshire Cajun & Zydeco Festival 2012 Celebrating 25 years of Cajun & Zydeco music and dance

March 9th, 10th, 11th Three days of dancing and music at the Milton Rooms, Malton. A fantastic weekend of great bands, Cajun dancing, jam sessions and authentic Cajun food

Tickets £12 - £55 Available from t: 07786 040734

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What’s it all about?

Alligators, swamps, bayous, fiddles, accordions, jambalaya, crawfish pie, file gumbo – Cajun music. The lyrics are mostly in French, the instrumentation with fiddles, triangles and accordion make it hardly a ready made formula for widespread acceptance and it’s not on the radio & television or in the press too often. But it has become hugely popular here in the UK, largely due to the music’s irresistible call on the listener to dance!

Home of the Cajuns

South West Louisiana in the USA has been home of the Cajun people for almost 250 years.

How they came to be there is a long story, but for 200 years their culture, music, dance and cuisine developed in relative isolation until 1964 at the Newport Folk Festival when Cajun music was a huge hit.

Yorkshire bands for the 2012 Festival The Wandering Aces

We are thrilled that Nick Thompson, an original member of The Buttermountain Boys and from Malton, will be playing the festival with traditional Cajun band The Wandering Aces. Nick joined with Paul Judge in 1994, who’s band the Lizards had also been influential on the scene in the late 80’s.

The Cajun Aces

The Cajun Aces are the North of England’s top Cajun band since

1992 and they just had to be on the bill for the first Yorkshire Cajun & Zydeco Festival!

Red Hot Boudan

This is the third Yorkshire band on the bill for the first ever Yorkshire Cajun & Zydeco Festival. Red Hot Boudan are very popular here in Ryedale and John Womack’s band play their Cajun with a country tinge. With popular local musician Anna Shannon on fiddle, the band are sure of a good local following.

More Festival bands

From the south of England we have Acadian Driftwood and for Zydeco fans ZydeGONutz.

And from Holland, reflecting a truly international flavour, there’s Downtown Cajun Band all leading bands on the European Cajun & Zydeco scene.

The ‘Godfather’ connection

Completing a stellar line up, not one, but two bands featuring a guy acknowledged as the Godfather of British Cajun. The man who is head and shoulders above all others in bringing Cajun music to these shores: Chris Hall from Derby. For our festival Chris brings two of his current outfits:

The Bearcats, long established and loved by dancers for their rock solid rhythms and his newest incarnation: The Creole Kings, eagerly anticipated by Cajun fans up and down the country.

The Dancing

There will be several dance workshops at the Festival which will cater for absolute beginners and beyond! It’s a range of dances including Two Steps, Waltzes, and the one everybody wants to do – the Cajun Jitterbug.

Then there’s Zydeco! Are you ready to Zydeco? Zydeco is the music and dance of the black French speaking population of Louisiana and has a heavier helping of Afro Caribbean rhythm and more of a taste of the blues.

Cajun Cuisine

Food is such a vital part of Cajun culture so the Festival will also give plenty of opportunity to sample that and show there is far more to Cajun cooking than Cajun Chicken!!

Please go to the website for further information on the Festival, the bands and the people involved: www.yorkshirecajun. com. Another valuable resource for all things Cajun is www. cajunuk.co.uk

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Stellar Cast of Chefs Line up for Yorkshire’s Finest The 2012 Malton Food Lovers Festival The Malton Food Lovers Festival is unashamedly delighted to announce that the finest line up of chefs and cooks anywhere in the country will be in attendance over the weekend of 19th and 20th May.

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egular top class foodies and supporters of the event are joined this year by two new chefs, both with a prominence that stretches well beyond Yorkshire. Ben Cox, Yorkshire Life Dining Pub of the Year 2011 winner and Yorkshire Pudding Champion from the Star at Sancton and Lionel Strub Chef Patron, the Mirabelle in Harrogate, join a culinary cast of award winners and Michelin starred professionals.

They include: James Mackenzie chef-owner of the renowned, Michelin starred Pipe and Glass Inn; Rob Green, multi award winning National Seafood Chef of the Year, Green’s of Whitby; Robert Ramsden, Specialist Food Development at Deli Fresh; Stephanie Moon, Chef Consultant at Rudding Park; Peter Neville from The Pheasant Inn at Harome, Yorkshire Life Restaurant of the Year, 2011; Priya Raman, from Raman’s Kitchen winner of the Hairy Bikers Best Cooking Family In Britain; Richard Allen, National Executive Chef of Award winning, Create, Leeds; Dan Farrall, The Jolly Farmers, Leavening, and Community Partnership Awards Winner 2011, Bettys Cookery School from Harrogate. Joining them are local luminaries Sophie Legard, of Malton Relish and Anthony Gillham joint owner and chef of the newly opened gourmet pub, The New Malton.

The Malton Food Lovers Festival also boasts five superior Patrons. The esteemed Italian cook Antonio Carluccio and award winning food writer and critic Matthew Fort are the two newest Patrons announced for 2012. They join food columnist and television presenter Tom Parker Bowles, the distinguished kitchen grand dame, Rosemary Shrager and the much admired Andrew Pern, chef patron of The Star Inn at 56 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

Harome. All five Patrons will be demonstrating in the Cookery Theatres over the two day event.

In addition, Selina Scott, the acclaimed national journalist who lives nearby, takes up the new role of Festival President this year and is therefore perfectly placed to extol her passion for local food and retailers.

The 2012 event taking place in Malton’s historic Market Place will feature a two-day programme of celebrity chef demonstrations; over 100 prestige food stallholders, highlighting quality regional specialties and local seasonal produce; an expanded Beer, Wine and Cider Festival in the Milton Rooms; and an extended Welcome To Yorkshire Food Lovers Taste Trail around the town.

There will also be a programme of ‘Masterclass’ tasting tutorials and book signings, an Army kitchen, street theatre and outdoor music – in fact everything for a great family weekend.

Festival Organiser Tom Naylor-Leyland, said: “Now in our fourth year the Malton Food Lovers Festival is a real showcase for our spectacular chef line up, the best line up of any country food festival in the UK, and the top quality locally grown produce. We are proud to be known as Yorkshire’s Finest”.

The Malton Food Lovers Festivals and Markets are organised by the Malton Amenity CIC, a Community Interest Company. Its principal sponsors are Fitzwilliam Malton Estate and the Earl Fitzwilliam Charitable Trust. www.maltonfoodfestival.co.uk Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 6th March

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Amanda Pickles and Penny Wicks will be hosting their 6th Easter Art Exhibition this April.

The exhibition promises to be better than ever with a vast cross section of artistic creations from hand made enamel jewellery by Amanda, to silk paintings and decorative brooches by Penny, in addition to their more customary exhibits such as watercolours, acrylics, collages, pastels etc.

Both have exhibited elsewhere during 2010 including The Ryedale Exhibition in Malton, The Vale of Pickering Art Exhibition in Pickering, and at smaller venues such as Westow, Newton on Rawcliffe, The Wolds Village at Bainton to name but a few. They also regularly display work in the new gallery ‘Room with a View’ in Pickering.

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Amanda and Penny both love the outdoors and relish painting on location in the Summer regardless of the weather.On more than one occasion they’ve had to rush for shelter in thunderstorms or gales, but conversely have had to use sun cream in October Their new collection encompasses something for every taste from traditional landscapes to musical follies and imaginative fantasies with a Far Eastern theme .There will also be greetings cards and prints for sale and delicious refreshments.

The exhibition runs from April 6th to April 13th in The Memorial Hall Pickering from 10 til 5pm daily with free entry.

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Times are tough and we have to look to our own resources. The prospect of starting up a business appears daunting.

The major barriers are generally seen to be:a) Overcoming the fear of taking a leap into the unknown. Just look around your area and note how many of the businesses are operated by their owners, who took the plunge years ago and started trading.

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So how do we get started? Firstly you must possess drive and determination to turn your idea, hobby or interest into something that other people will want to buy. There are no short cuts. If you don’t possess a computer to research the market for your idea or product, then pop down to the library.

Starting a business can be lonely and therefore it is important that you seek the views and advice from other people about your idea, not just family and friends. Attend meetings held by business organizations; don’t be shy. We all have to start somewhere.

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COMMUNITY

MARCH 2012 • ISSUE 75 LOCAL GROUPS AGE CONCERN RYEDALE

Information and advice for local pensioners.

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

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. Two halls and smaller meeting room available for hire at reasonable rates. Kitchen facilities available f.o.c. with hire of main hall. Easy access on A170.

For booking enquiries please contact Paul Webster 01751 475825

ANGELINA BALLERINA DANCE ACADEMY

Unique, one of a kind dance classes for 3-6yr olds. Enter into the magical world of Angelina Mouseling and bring her beautiful, engaging stories to life through music,dance, mime and play, based on Hit Entertainment’s Angelina story books and TV character. To register for these fabulous classes go to www. angelinaballerinadance.co.uk,andlook for ‘classes in your area’, where you will find us and all available classes.

BARTON LE WILLOWS VILLAGE HALL

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

BORDER COLLIE RESCUE

Voluntary Registered Charity 1128983 (UK) & SC040796 (Scotland) We run an Assessment and Rehabilitation centre in Ryedale, not far from Stamford Bridge, to rescue and re-home Border Collies and Sheepdogs. For information, visit our website at - www.bordercollierescue.org for details of local events where we have a stall and information about Open Days and Coffee Mornings visit - www.bordercollierescue.org/ events If you can volunteer to help at the centre, offer a home to a Border Collie as a pet or sheepdog or want further information, phone us on 0845 6044941 - 2pm to 5pm weekdays.

CANCER INFORMATION AND SUPPORT SERVICE

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

CARD CRAFT GROUP

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

CELL GROUPS

Meet on Monday evenings at various venues to share fellowship and to explore the Christian Faith. Our members come from the villages from Malton along The Street to Hovingham. We also meet socially and enjoy walks and meals together. All welcome to join --contact Kate Giles (628739) or Tim and Clare Rowe (628555)

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for the winning team. Friday 9th September 7:30pm Hope Central, Friday 7th October 7:30pm Hope Central, Friday 9th December 7:30p Christmas Quiz Hope Central.

DERWENT DIGGERS GARDENING CLUB

KIRKBYMOORSIDE AND DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB

The Derwent Diggers Gardening Club is a social gardening club based in Malton and Norton, including the surrounding area. Meetings are usually held on the first Monday of each month at Community House in Wentworth Street car park, Malton. Membership: a modest £6 per person per year or £8 for two people living at the same address. Contact 01653 697845

EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD RYEDALE BRANCH

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

Coffee and tea are provided but we bring packed lunches. Meetings are open to visitors at a cost of £5. You do not have to be an expert to join us. We welcome people of all abilities.

If you are interested please come to see us or contact Janet Coe 01751 473875

FRIENDS OF CATHEDRAL MUSIC

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

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-START RYEDALE

Home-Start Ryedale support families with children under the age of 5. Please contact us on 01653 693551.

HOPE CENTRAL CAFE

X:TALK YOUTH CLUB: Tuesdays 7:30pm – 9pm during term-time for Young People aged 11-16 years –all welcome. Fridays 4pm – 6pm during term-time for Young People aged 11-16 years – all welcome. A free, friendly environment for young people to meet and make new friends.

On Tuesdays we have an exciting programme planned which invites you to ‘Chill It,’ ‘Make It’ ‘Mix It’ ‘Play It’ ‘Raise It’ ‘Apply It’ and involves lots of fun, laughter and mess! On Fridays there is access to wi-fi, laptops, Wii machines and lots more! Come and join us!

Stepping Stones – Parents and Tots - Tuesdays during term-time. Session 1: 10am – 11:30am, Session 2: 12:45pm – 2:15pm Hope Central Café Open 10 – 3:30pm on Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat. Providing quality beverages, food and hospitality to the wider community.

Quiz Nights: Our new season of Quiz Nights start again in September. They 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

HOPE DEBT ADVICE

By appointment only with our fully trained advisers. Call our dedicated, confidential 24 hour phoneline on 01653 692616.

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 preschool to professional. Childrens and Adult classes available. For full details visit www. kirkhamhenry.co.uk or call for a chat 01653 693310

MALTON & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB Every Friday at 7pm, Wentworth Street Community Centre, Malton. Our yearly program is split into two halves Sept to Dec and Jan to Mar with events and exhibitions taking place through the summer months. We are a friendly club that welcomes anyone with an interest in any aspect of photography whether they are a beginner, an expert, or a newcomer to digital technology and computer manipulation of photo’s. Call 01653 619181 or 01653 628982 for details

MALTON 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 Gemma Williams on 07828 038495

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

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COMMUNITY 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

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

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

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP

Charity No 1046443. We can help you to access information, support and you can talk to fellow sufferers. You are not alone if you need any help pr advice just get in touch. Newly diagnosed?

Not a member? 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 usually in May or June, 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

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period. New members who are interested in any aspect of theatre are always welcome, or anyone just with an inkling to try something new.

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. Wed 14th Jan and fortnightly Weds from then. 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 & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Charity No 1080288 Interested in joining the Society or information about shows, talks, social events, Love your garden be it vegetables or flowers Enjoy it more learn more and have fun. contact Sue Hine - Secretary 01751-477828

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

or the whole hall, with kitchen/cloakroom facilities. Please phone Susie on 07868 282810 to discuss.

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

RYEDALE BRANCH OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCES 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

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)

Reg Charity no 1117972 We are local volunteers in the Ryedale, Scarborough and York area and re-home all types of dog wherever possible. We pay kennel fees and have foster homes to help long or short-term needs. For details of our work, fund-raising events, to adopt a dog or simply make a donation please contact 07979 657487 or see our website www.ryedaledogrescue.com

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RYEDALE FAMILY HISTORY GROUP

PICKERING WORKING MEN’S CLUB

We offer a confiential counselling service for couples and individuals who need help with their relationships, regardless of marital status or sexual orientation. We also offer family therapy, a ‘time to talk’ young person’s service, and sex therapy. To register please call 0800 980 5907.

Allatt House, 5 West Parade Road, Scarborough YO12 5ED

RILLINGTON VILLAGE HALL

Rillington Village Hall is available to hire for parties, meetings, etc. A choice of two rooms

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

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MARCH 2012 • ISSUE 75 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 Martin or Liz Redgard on 01751 473 077 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 are people affected by MS, families, friends, carers, who enjoy social outings, shopping trips, therapy sessions and fun with fundraising.

We have a Support Officer who can offer information, advice and support. There is a members’ monthly newsletter and an annual lunch for everyone. Our Charity Shop on Smiddy Hill in Pickering holds information, or for more details contact our Support Officer, Mrs Lindsay Ward on 01653 695310. New members and volunteers are always welcome.

RYEDALE SPECIAL FAMILIES

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

RYEDALE TALKING MAGAZINE

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. It is sent out by Freepost through the Royal Mail. The main aim of our magazine is to provide interest and entertainment and the items are individually chosen and recorded by a team of very dedicated volunteers. 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. The members voluntarily run the groups. Ryedale U3A currently has around 400 members and, as well as a regular monthly speaker meeting at Kirbymisperton Village Hall on a wide range of subjects, there are over 20 groups in such subjects as local and family history, music appreciation, gardening, walking and painting etc. Anyone interested should contact the membership secretary Anne Hebblethwaite on 01653 696211

RYEDALE VOLUNTARY ACTION (RVA) A registered charity working across Ryedale providing voluntary and community support.

We exist to help the many varied voluntary and community groups in Ryedale. These include charities, self help groups, and any group which is led by volunteers or by the community.

We provide a number of services including: information, representation, governance and charity law advice, funding advice, financial services, volunteer brokerage service and training. Tel: 01653 600120, email: post@rvacvs.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 specially-tailored 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 abilities welcome.

Practice nights Mondays and Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Learners Saturdays 6pm 8pm. Everything is provided. We just ask for your commitment. The Band Room, Middle Street, Swinton. Please contact Dorothy Ratcliffe on 01653 694344 for more details

THE CHANTICLEER SINGERS

This is a friendly, Malton-based chamber choir of around thirty voices. We meet on Wednesdays in term-time 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. During the year these include 8 Demonstrations by professional artists, the Annual Painting Challenge, a practical evening and the AGM. 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.

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

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

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COMMUNITY THORNTON LE DALE SCRABBLE CLUB

Meets on Tuesday afternoons at 2pm at The Institute in Thornton le Dale. Tel: Wendy Hutchinson on 01751 475412 for more details

WEA PICKERING BRANCH

The branch of the W.E.A organises courses and day schools on a variety of subjects during the daytime and evenings, sometimes including trips out. Contact the programme secretary Rev. David Clark on 01751 476118. 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

Barton le Willows play group meet twice a week, with qualified friendly staff, Mondays age 2-school, 9.30 -11.30am, where parents drop their children off to a relaxed morning of learning and fun, following the guide lines of Ofsted and EYFS, £4.50 per child, includes snack. Friday mornings mother and toddlers meet 9.3011.30am, birth-school age, £2.00 per child.Lots of interesting activities to enjoy. For more details contact Catherine Bell 01653 619304

BROOKLYN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

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

LITTLE STARS STAY AND PLAY GROUP Held every Wednesday morning

in term time and most school holidays from 10-11.30am in the back room at Thornton Dale Village Hall, Sessions include free play with a good variety of toys, a messy play activity and a drink and snack for all. 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

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and 1 year + are £2.50 per child. For more information contact us on (01751) 474963 or donnafirth2004@yahoo.co.uk.

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

PICKERING PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP (HALLGARTH)

We provide a wide range of activities. Friendly qualified staff. Ofsted registered. Members of PLA. Teddy Bear club is on a Wednesday morning from birth onwards. Intro session is on a Tuesday morning from 18 months to playgroup entry. Playgroup sessions from approximately 2 ½ years to school age. Telephone number 07910147095 Parish Hall, Hallgarth, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AW Registered Charity Number 1038039

POTTER HILL PLAYGROUP

. Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri. 9am - 11.30 am. For children from 2 years to school age. £7.00 per session for non funded children. Fu nding 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.. Opening times Monday - Wednesday 9.00am till 12.00 noon. Thursday - Friday 9am-12pm lunchclub 12.00-12.30 afternoon 12.30-3.00pm. Term-time only.

Pre-School Sessional Care - 2yrs to School Age. Highly qualified Staff with Early Years Professional status. (EYPS equivalent to Teaching status). We are registered with Ofsted..

Toddler Group Wednesday & Friday 9.15-11.15 £1 a session pay as you go. Playgroup mobile Tel; 07704289080 session time

SINNINGTON PRESCHOOL

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

SWINTON PLAYGROUP

Why not come and join us in a happy, friendly, safe environment. The staff are fully trained, we are OFSTED inspected and funded places are available. We are open during term time on Monday and Thursday from 9 to 12 and on Tuesday and Wednesday 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 Thursday. Please phone us on 01653 695020 or 07879 834975. The Reading Rooms, Main Street, Swinton - just two miles out of Malton.

TERRINGTON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP

A happy caring environment, qualified staff, OFSTED inspected. For children 2 years old to school age. Serving Terrington, Malton and surrounding villages. The Pre School runs on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 12:30. Contact Amanda Welch 01653 619870 or Jenny Smith 01653 628683 for more details.

THORNTON DALE PRE SCHOOL

Offering places for children from 2 years old to school age. Ofsted registered. Friendly qualified staff. Situated within Thornton Dale School with a secure outdoor play area. We run sessions Mon-Fri from 9am-11.30am with lunch club on Mon, Thu and Fri and also FULL DAY CARE from 9am-3pm Mon,Thu and Fri. Contact Tracey Toes on 07887663996 for further details.

TOTS PLAY & PRAISE

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

WELBURN TEA AND TOTS meet in

Welburn Village Hall every Tuesday morning 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.

SPORTS CLUBS AMOTHERBY & SWINTON FOOTBALL CLUB Mr Thistleton Tel: 01653 658565 philip@ pthistleton.fsnet.co.uk. www.freewebs.com/ amotherbyfc.

AMOTHERBY TABLE TENNIS CLUB Andy Seed Tel 01653 696704 andy@ cannybooks.com BADMINGTON CLUB Sandburn Hall, Flaxton. Fridays 2 - 3.30pm All ages welcome. tel: Stephen Marshall 01904 490440 for more details BROOKLYN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Mr C Lloyd Tel: 01653 693682 info@brooklynjfc. co.uk www.brooklynjfc.co.uk.

DERWENT SWIMMING POOL 01653 693407 GKR KARATE CLUB Richard Flynn Tel: 07956 251580 HESLERTON BOWLING CLUB Mr J Pease Tel: 01944 738632 HESLERTON CRICKET CLUB Mr Nutt Tel: 01723 859616 www.nutt@farmline. com.

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

HESLERTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Tracy Armstrong Tel: 01944 768387 tracyarmstrong@aol.com www.heslerton-sport. co.uk MALTON AND OLD MALTON CRICKET CLUB Mrs Hudson Tel: 01653 692223 john.hudson37@ ntlworld.com.

MALTON OUTDOOR BOWLS CLUB Mr Smith Maltonbowlsclub@btinternet.com www. maltonbowlsclub.co.uk/ MALTON WHEELERS ROAD CLUB Matthew Enticknap Tel: 01653 694571. E-Mail: maltonwheelersrc@tiscali.co.uk. Web: www. maltonwheelersrc.co.uk MARTON SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB Mrs Jean Bell 01751 472137 NEWITTS.COM BECKETT FOOTBALL LEAGUE. Mr K.W. Sales 01751 473348 NORTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB Mr Johnson Tel: 01653 693241 OLD MALTON & ST MARYS FOOTBALL CLUB Mr Wilson Tel: 01653 692193 oldmaltonstmarysfc@yahoo.co.uk. www. oldmaltonstmarysfc.com PICKERING ATHLETICS CLUB Sue Lawal 01751 472877 www. pickeringathletics.co.uk PICKERING BOWLING CLUB Geoff Lloyd Tel: 01751 472566 glloyd@ pcxinternet.com PICKERING CRICKET CLUB Mr Mansfield Tel: 01751 475442 mansfield_ glaisdale@btinternet.com.

Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 6th March

COMMUNITY

MARCH 2012 • ISSUE 75 PICKERING TOWN COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CLUB Senior Section: Mr Keith Usher, Tel: 01944 711448 email: usherso8@btinternet.com Junior Section: Mr Hood Tel: 01653 697724 www. communigate.co.uk/york/juniorpikes.cfc.

RYEDALE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB Ms Wright Tel: 01653 600016 RYEDALE LEISURE CENTRE 01751 476726 RYEDALE SPORTS CLUB Thornton Road, Pickering. Tennis - tel: J. O’Donnell 01751 473101, Croquet - tel: G Timms 01653 694595. Cricket - tel: A Hardy 01751 476924. Table Tennis - tel: J Wardman 01751 477778. Football - tel: S Walker 01751 473390 RYEDALE TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE Contact: Alan Kirkwood Tel 01653 692862 alanandchrisa@aol.com and www.ryedaletable-tennis.org.uk SCARBOROUGH AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION Mr K.W. Sales 01751 473348 SETTRINGTON BOWLING CLUB Mr Croser Tel: 01653 692522 maureencroser@

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yahoo.co.uk.

SWINTON SPORTS CENTRE Contact Derek Cuthbertson on tel: 01653 690807

1ST MALTON SCOUTS

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

THIXENDALE CRICKET CLUB Ms Anstey Tel: 01377 288272

1ST KIRKBYMOORSIDE BROWNIES

THORNTON-LE-DALE BOWLING CLUB Mr Callow Tel: 01751 472748 david@ ncallow93.freeserve.co.uk.

Contact Angela Kneeshaw 07976 748299

1ST NORTON SCOUTS

Beavers, Cub Scouts, Scout and Explorers.

Please contact Mr Ian Appleby on 01653 694900 for more details

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.

1ST VALE OF PICKERING SCOUTS

Beavers, cubs, scouts and explorers. Please contact Ray Bowman on 01751 476918 for more details

UNITED MARTIAL ARTS Tony Dyas 07956 612667 unitedmartialarts@ btinternet.com

RYEDALE BROWNIES AND GUIDES

WELHAM BOWLING CLUB Secretary Mr Pool 01653 699624

SCOUTING IN RYEDALE

Please contact Mererid Hunt (District Commissioner) on 01653 690992

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

Jazz at its Very

Contact Alison Hutchinson (District Commissioner) on tel: 07816 847271

Best!

Helmsley Arts Centre brings sensational Jazz ‘n’ Swing Weekend to North Yorkshire

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elmsley Arts Centre, the acclaimed North Yorkshire venue on the edge of the Moors, is announcing its first-ever Jazz ‘n’ Swing weekend in March.

Programmed by internationally acclaimed jazz drummer John Petters, the weekend will bring together a unique combination of traditional jazz, swing and American songbook music played by some of the top jazz performers in the UK today.

It also includes lectures, a forum and quizzes supporting incredible jazz performances including the music of Fats Waller, Benny Goodman and the wonderful ‘Satchmo’, Louis Armstrong. It runs from 2pm on Saturday 24th March to late on Sunday 25th March. Tickets start from £4 and a full weekend tickets to all the events costs £65.

John Petters is an international musician and jazz expert and the media has praised his work: “England’s finest Traditional Jazz Drummer.”

Ted des Plantes - The Mississippi Rag (USA) “John Petters is a solid and showy drummer.... and a humorous, fluent compere of the proceedings” Peter Hepple The Stage “Petters is an unashamed disciple of the Jazz of Benny Goodman & Gene Krupa ...he sets the mood for this neat swinging group” Kevin Henriques - The Financial Times The Jazz ‘n’ Swing Weekend marks a new departure for Helmsley Arts Centre, which has gained a nation-wide reputation for its live-event and film programmes. The venue has a 140-seat auditorium and 40-seat studio/exhibition space and has provided film screenings, live music, theatre performances, comedy clubs, art exhibitions and workshops/classes to tens of thousands of people since opening its doors in 1993. It now has its first-ever employed Artistic Director in Em Whitfield Brooks, who joined the centre in November in a post funded by Arts Council England.

Em said. We are delighted to welcome John and this amazing jazz and swing weekend to Helmsley Arts Centre. It’s our first Jazz weekend at Helmsley and we are sure audiences will be thrilled by this unique blend of music by top-flight traditional jazz performers. Musicians form the weekend will also be running jazz workshops in local schools leading up to the weekend to encourage younger audiences.

For further information/ interviews please contact Jean Kershaw on 01439 771700 or jeanhelmsleyarts@yahoo.co.uk Full details of events www. helmsleyarts.co.uk Box Office 01439 771700

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COMMUNITY

LOCAL EVENTS 27 FEBRUARY - 11 MARCH YORK FESTIVAL OF FAIRTRADE Fairtrade ensures that producers in developing countries are paid a fair price for the goods that they produce. York has a long & proud history of campaigning alongside the World’s poor.York is a Fairtrade City. Fairtrade City status recognises the following achievements : City of York Council has passed a unanimous motion supporting Fairtrade.

Fairtrade products are available from more than 41 shops and 34 cafes and restaurants in York. yorkfairtrade@yahoo. co.uk

3 MARCH WW2 RE-ENACTOR WEEKEND

Eden Camp WWII Re-enactors on site over the weekend, dressed in British and U.S. military uniform, German POWs, Home Guard and civilians. Museum is open to general public as normal, but re-encators must be members of Northern WW2 Association

3 MARCH MALTON FOOD LOVERS MARKET 9am - 2pm at The Milton

Rooms, Malton.Free Entry. March will see the return of the brand new indoor market for Yorkshire Food Lovers. Visitors can sample the excellent fayre offered by our hand-picked producers, together with chef demos, a tasting table and great music. Producers have been picked from within 30 miles of Malton to show off the extraordinary variety of great food locally.

3 MARCH HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET

Friends Meeting House, Castlegate, Pickering. The talk is free, but a donation of £2 will help to cover costs.

9 MARCH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT at Pickering Working Mens Club 7.30pm, Sue Warren’ Psychic Medium, Tickets pre-booked £6 or £7 on the door

9,10,11 MARCH YORKSHIRE CAJUN & ZYDECO FESTIVAL at The Milton Rooms, Malton.

Three days of dancing and music from top European Cajun bands including Downtown Cajun Band, ZydeGoNutz, Cajun Aces, Red Hot Boudan, Acadian Driftwood, The Bearcats, Creole Kings and the Wandering Aces.

10 MARCH SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT at Pickering

Working Mens Club “Charlie Grace Female Entertainer .Saturday Nights from 9.30pm

10 MARCH MALTON RAILWAY CLUB Saturday Night entertainment. Marina McKenna 9pm start. Bingo, Play Your Cards Right and raffle. Welham Road, Norton

17 MARCH MALTON RAILWAY CLUB Saturday Night entertainment. Mark Seymour 9pm start. Bingo, Play Your Cards Right and raffle. Welham Road, Norton

17 MARCH SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT at Pickering

Working Mens Club “Ellie - Female Vocal Entertainer. Saturday Nights from 9.30pm

10.30 - 2.30pm. Hovingham Village Hall

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3 MARCH

AN EVENING WITH ROB ROUSE

MALTON RAILWAY CLUB Saturday Night entertainment. Wayne Steel. 9pm start. Bingo, Play Your Cards Right and raffle. Welham Road, Norton

3 MARCH SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT at Pickering

Working Mens Club ‘Lee Michaels’, Male Entertainer. Saturday Nights from 9.30pm

4 MARCH CAR BOOTY INDOOR SALE

Indoor CAR BOOTY Sale Free Admission Refreshments Available. 9-2pm. Pickering Memorial Hall Potter Hill Pickering YO18 8AA .Sellers £7 per table. enquiries@ pickering-memorial-hall.co.uk

9 MARCH WEA PICKERING FRIDAY TALK. Colin Coulson and Judy Dixon - Francis Nicholson 1753 - 1844. 7.30 pm at The

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at The Milton Rooms, Malton. Rob Rouse first made his name on the live circuit, winning Channel 4’s prestigious So You Think You’re Funny? Now he brings his hyperactive blend of comedy to The Milton Rooms.

23 - 25 MARCH THE SOLDIERS TO HUT at Ryedale

Folk Museum Join 18th Century soldiers as they get ready for cold weather by turning canvas tents into huts.

24 MARCH MALTON RAILWAY CLUB Saturday Night entertainment. Danny Arran 9pm start. Bingo, Play Your Cards Right and raffle.

24 MARCH ‘SPAIN AND THE NEW WORLD’ A concert by The Chanticleer Singers 7.30pm. St Mary’s Church, Lastingham.

A concert capturing the exotic flavours of Hispanic music, from the spiritual

sounds of early Spanish sacred music to the passion and rhythmic vitality of la Misa Criolla by Argentinian composer Ariel Ramirez with percussion, piano and guitar.Tickets [£10/£7.50(conc), children and students free] from Hoppers (Malton); Morlands (Pickering); Mrs. N. Trevelyan (Tel. 01751 417351); Ticket Secretary (01653 691804) or choir members

24 MARCH CASTLE HOWARD HOUSE OPEN for the 2012 season until Sunday 4th November, and reopens again for Christmas on Saturday 24th November until 16 December.

24 MARCH NORTHERN SOUL at The Milton

Rooms, Malton. Classic cult dance night with top specialist DJs Andy Garside and Steve Luigi. Plus more very special DJs to be announced.

24 MARCH SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT at Pickering

Working Mens Club “Debbie Marx Female Entertainer .Saturday Nights from 9.30pm.

31 MARCH SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT at Pickering

Working Mens Club “Ray Randall - Male Entertainer. Saturday Nights from 9.30pm.

31 MARCH MALTON RAILWAY CLUB Saturday Night entertainment. John Mycroft 9pm start. Bingo, Play Your Cards Right and raffle.

1 APRIL MALTON RAILWAY CLUB Saturday Night entertainment. Karl Cooper 9pm start. Bingo, Play Your Cards Right and raffle.

6 - 9 APRIL TRADITIONAL EASTER FAIR at

Castle Howard. From Good Friday to Easter Monday inclusive bring the whole family along to Castle Howard for a fun packed day of Easter excitment!

HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE Box office: 01439 771700 3 FEBRUARY THE JERRY LEE LEWIS STORY

This brand new, exhilarating show tells the story of the first wild man of rock ‘n’ roll.

From his meteoric rise to fame, through hits such as Great Balls of Fire and Whole Lotta Shakin’, to his fall from grace when he married his 13 year old cousin, and back to his reinstatement as one of pop music’s biggest names.

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COMMUNITY

MY FAVOURITE SUMMER.

illustrated journey from the dawn of mankind in Britain to the nineteenth century. Explore special sites in Yorkshire and their place in our history: you’ll never look at an empty field in the same way again.

In its first outing since its universally acclaimed original release, My Favourite Summer is a comedy for everyone who’s ever been in love… and lived to tell the tale.

4 MARCH KEZIAH THOMAS - The Virtuosic

Harpist.

A programme of showpieces highlighting the full capacity of her magnificent instrument. In her recent Carnegie Hall debut in New York, Keziah was hailed by the New York Concert Review as ‘Stupendous…totally original and engaging’ and is set to show the harp as being an exciting, dynamic instrument in a concert that includes works by Britten, Parish-Alvars and Piazzolla.

5 MARCH A LECTURE BY MATTHEW WILLIAMS : Tyntesfield - A Victorian

house re-discovered Matthew Williams lectures widely on the subject of design and is especially interested in that of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

He is the curator of Cardiff Castle. This lecture gives the story of one of the last great Victorian Country Houses still intact and saved by the National Trust at the eleventh hour.

6 MARCH EXHIBITION OPENS TODAY

- Paintings by Jo Rodmell. “I love our countryside and coasts and try to capture the changing light and seasons. I paint mostly with watercolours.”

Exhibition ends Fri 30 Mar

10 MARCH

TRIAL BY JURY AND G&S SONGS FROM THE SHOWS. It is quite short and, alone of all the G&S works, contains no spoken dialogue. Many people consider this to be the most perfectly constructed of all the operas and it is indeed a little gem of wit, sentiment and charm.

24 - 25 MARCH HELMSLEY JAZZ’N’SWING WEEKEND

11 MARCH AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE BIG BAND

Ampleforth College Big Band was founded by their leader, William Dore in 2003 to balance the strong choral and orchestral traditions present in the College music-making. The group consists of around twenty students and two adults, playing a range of music from 1930s swing, soul, and arrangements of jazzfunk and rock numbers. The band has been in constant demand and this is the third time the Big Band have performed at the Arts Centre. It is a great pleasure to be helping to raise money for these two valuable causes.

16 - 17 MARCH DEADLY DEEDS AND TERRIBLE TALES!

Here at Helmsley we’re looking forward to welcoming jazz fans to our first-ever Jazz ‘n’ Swing Weekend - a full two days of traditional jazz and swing presented by some of the top performers in the UK.

28 - 31 MARCH TABLE NO 9

Two friends meet up after losing touch for thirty years. We meet them in full flow of their renewed friendship. They share a cafe with two young women, who pity them.The older ones envy the younger pair.

BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS 5 MARCH

Edgar Allen-Poe’s classic ghost story The Tell- Tale Heart is the centre piece for this terrifying evening of ghost stories which will include a new version of the classic W W Jacobs short story The Monkey’s Paw as well as a new and original work written for the youth theatre by local acclaimed writer Kit Park.

MALTON COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE 2 - 4pm AND 5 - 7pm

18 MARCH

PICKERING MEMORIAL HALL 2 4pm AND 5 - 7pm

A MUDDY HISTORY OF BRITAIN

12 MARCH RYEDALE BOWLS CLUB, NORTON 2 - 4pm AND 5 - 7pm 29 MARCH

Join Gillian for an afternoon’s richly

Puzzle Solutions

CROSSWORD: Across: 1 Charmed, 5 Edged, 8 Eases, 9 Vicious, 10 Perpendicular, 11 Easily, 12 Molars, 15 Demonstration, 18 Explode, 19 Deals, 20 Steps, 21 Deafens. Down: 1 Creep, 2 Absorbs, 3 Miscellaneous, 4 Divide, 5 Encyclopaedia, 6 Growl, 7 Deserts, 11 Endless, 13 Agitate, 14 Attend, 16 Maple, 17 Noses.

PICTOGRAMS: 1. All in the line of duty, 2. Fair and square, 3. Two’s company, three’s a crowd DROP DOWN: Answers from left to right: Admiral, Brigade, Fighter, Soldier, Uniform SPOT THE DIFFERENCE: Extra tooth, Scale missing, Extra spots, Belly stripe gone, Grass, Nails missing, Eyes, Vines, Sun, Mouth changed.

WORDSEARCH: Hidden phrase: Cities are the abyss of the human species , Jean-Jacques Rousseau POEM QUIZ: 1. Kubla Khan - Samuel Taylor Coleridge, 2. Ode To A Nightingale - John Keats, 3. The Waste Land - T. S. Eliot, 4. The Charge Of The Light Brigade - Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 5. A Red, Red Rose - Robert Burns, 6. The Owl And The Pussycat - Edward Lear, 7. Gunga Din - Rudyard Kipling, 8. The Pied Piper Of Hamelin - Robert Browning, 9. ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas - Clement Clarke Moore, 10. Jabberwocky - Lewis Carroll.

Sheriff Hutton

Jumblies

We are a group of 18 people who have been raising money for local and national charities and deserving causes for the past 26 years, by holding jumble sales, book sales and coffee mornings. Since we started way back in 1986 we have raised almost £170,000.

We hold our events in Sheriff Village Hall. Our total raised last year was over £16,000

Sunday 11th March Second Hand Book Sale 11am to 3pm Refreshments, including light lunches being served The Village Hall, Finkle Street, Sheriff Hutton, YO60 6RA www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 658776 • 69

INDEX ACCOUNTANTS Jones Partnership, The........... 60 Newby Business Accounting... 60

tKnowIT................................... 59 Underwood Computer Services... ................................................ 57

HAIRDRESSERS Graham Paul Mobile Hair Stylist.. ................................................ 23

AERIALS & AUDIO VISUAL ADI Communications............... 44 Aerial Services........................... 9

CRAFTS Little Lamb Wool...................... 34 Workshop, The........................ 34

HEALTH Gaia Holistix............................ 28 Ryedale Physiotherapy Clinic.. 28 Slimming World....................... 26 Stuart Moore Foot Health........ 29

ART GALLERIES & PICTURE FRAMING Talents Fine Arts..................... 34

DAMP PROOFING Eastgate Damp Proofing......... 20 DENTISTS Howardian Dental Practice...... 27

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES & PLANS Pinfold Building Consultancy... 20 Prospect Design...................... 42

DOG GROOMING Nose 2 Tail Grooming.............. 33 Oak Tree Dog Grooming......... 33 Spotless Dog, The................... 33

BATHROOMS Watermark............................... 21

DRY CLEANING Norton Dry Cleaning................ 43

BEAUTY Simply Beautiful....................... 27

ELECTRICIANS Haines Electrical...................... 42 HC Engineering Ltd................... 8 Powerlink Electrical................. 18

BLINDS Low Blind Price........................ 38 BUILDERS Eastgate Building Contractors.36 GJC Construction & Groundworks........................... 49 HC Engineering Ltd................... 8 Repair & Restoration Builders Ltd ................................................ 41 Rising Builders......................... 43

ENTERTAINMENT Disco Culture........................... 25 ESTATE AGENTS & HOMES Mark Stephensons Estate Agents .................................................. 3

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

FENCING Acklam Fencing....................... 49 Philip Mason Fencing Contractor. ................................................ 49

CARPET CLEANING Kevin Atkinson Carpet Cleaning.. ................................................ 44 Ultraclean................................ 44

FINANCES Moneywise Financial Solutions.14 Pen-Life Chartered Financial Planners...................................31

CARS & SERVICING BMC Motor Engineers............. 45 Kirkbymoorside Landrovers..... 47 Lowfield Garage...................... 47 Pure Car Mechanics................ 45

FIREPLACES Hovingham Fireplaces............. 20

CHIMNEY SWEEP Allan’s Chimney Sweeping Service..................................... 14 CINEMA Palace Cinema........................ 57 CLEANING SERVICES Home Fairy, The...................... 51 Maids of Honour...................... 38 Ryedale Cleaning Services..... 41 Sparkling Clean....................... 42

FOOD & DRINK Bay Horse, The........................ 31 Derventio Wines...................... 23 JASS Brewing Supplies........... 31 FUELS K ‘n’ L Hardwood Logs & Kindling ................................................ 14 Norton Joinery Ltd................... 14 FURNITURE & INTERIORS Greens Furniture..................... 12 Interiors at Nine to Eleven......... 5 GARAGE DOORS Hobman Garage Doors........... 20

CLOTHING & EMBROIDERY BigBoolies T-Shirts & Hoodies.27

GARDEN CENTRE Steam & Moorland Garden & Machinery Centre..................1&2

COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY Awesome Technologies.......... 57 Computer FX........................... 58 Coppins Systems Services...... 59 Green Computing.................... 58

GARDENS Astek Landscapes................... 49 Economic Landscapes............ 49 Howarth Timber....................... 18 Pave-a-way.............................. 49 Rock and Stone York Ltd......... 16

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HEATING SERVICES - OIL John Yaxley Oil Heating Specialist................................. 42 Oil Boiler Care Plumbing and Heating.................................... 51 JOINERY Acorn Lofts & Joinery.............. 39 Hewison Joinery...................... 15 Nigel Anderson Joinery........... 51 Norman Banks Maintenance... 40 S Elvidge Joinery..................... 13 KITCHENS & BEDROOMS Dream Doors Ltd..................... 11 Handmade Kitchen Company, The............................................ 4 Howarth Timber....................... 18 Instyle Kitchens Ltd................... 7 Richard James Handmade Interiors...................................... 9 Work Top Man......................... 41 MARKETS Hovingham Village Market....... 30 MOBILITY MV Mobility.............................. 47 NURSERIES & PLAYGROUPS Steiner Waldorf Parent and Child Group....................................... 34 OPTICIANS Specsavers Opticians.............. 35 OVEN CLEANING Ultraclean................................ 44 PAINTERS & DECORATORS Decorators of Distinction......... 44 PETS Happy Paws Boarding............. 33 Guildwood Horse & Dog Care.33 Paws for Louise....................... 33 Station House Vets.................. 32 Wagabout................................ 33 PHOTOGRAPHy Alex Yoxall Photography......... 27 PLASTERING Ian Townley Plasterers............ 38 Ian’s Plastering Service........... 42 PLUMBING & HEATING Direct Boiler Company............... 9 Gemma Lonsdale Gas Servicing.

................................................ 51 Greenley and Ware Plumbing.40 GW Plumbing.......................... 13 OJ Gas Services...................... 44 P Marwood Plumbing & Heating Ltd........................................... 38 York Plumbing & Heating........ 39 PLUMBING - GENERAL Bates Plumbers....................... 42 Paul Chaplow Plumbing & Heating.................................... 40 Plumbing Plus.......................... 20 PLUMBING SUPPLIES Watermark............................... 21 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Handy Man Hewson................ 51 HC Engineering Ltd................... 8 Professional Handyman Services ................................................ 48 Robert Horvath Property Maintenance............................ 42 RENEWABLE ENERGY Green Energy Projects Ltd........ 6 Michael Magson Ltd................ 39 Peak Power Systems.............. 41 Solarwall Ltd............................ 21 ROOFING & GUTTERING Christian Baker Roofer............ 38 Orion Roofline.......................... 19 Malton & Pickering Flat Roof Company................................... 8 Ryedale Roofline..................... 43 Steve O’Neill Roofing & uPVC Fitters....................................... 39 SCRAP METAL Farrow & Sons......................... 38 SOLICITORS AND INJURY CLAIMS Black and White Claims........... 12 SURVEYORS Pinfold Building Consultancy... 20 T-SHIRTS & HOODIES BigBoolies T-Shirts & Hoodies.27 TILES Zenki Tile & Interior................... 6 TIMBER SUPPLIES Howarth Timber....................... 18 TRAVEL Perrys Travel........................... 29 WEBSITE DESIGN Malton Web Design................. 59 Web Site Made Easy Ltd......... 59 WEDDING DRESSES Confetti.................................... 23 WINDOWS Fersina Windows..................... 72 Proline PVCu Ltd..................... 15 Window Distribution Ltd........... 43

Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 6th March

MARCH 2012 • ISSUE 75

LOCAL USEFUL NUMBERS

Ryedale Dog Rescue Charity Shop Yorkersgate, Malton

Opening hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10am-3pm We stock household items, Bric-a-Brac, Books, Clothes and Doggy Items

Car Boot Sale Sunday 4th March Pickering Memorial Hall

Spike

Spike is a 2 year old Lurcher looking for a loving home. He love’s the company of other dog’s and walks well on a lead. He is housetrained and would love to have his own garden to play in and family to love.

MEDICAL

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

Coffee Morning Saturday 10th March Wells Lane, Malton

Dog Fosterers, volunteers & donations always needed. For more details please contact or visit our website:

Email: enquiries@ryedaledogrescue.com

Tel: 07581 324153 www.ryedaledogrescue.com Reg Charity No.1117972 Environment Agency......0870 850 6506

ANIMALS

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

LIBRARIES

Malton ........................0845 034 9529 Norton ........................0845 034 9530 Pickering .....................0845 300 5157

CHURCHES

St Peter’s, Norton...........01653 692741 St Michaels, Malton ........01653 692089 St Leonards & St Mary’s, Malton.............. ...................................01653 692128 Baptist Church, Malton ...01653 696023 Trinity Methodist, Norton..01653 692173 Saville Street, Malton ......01653 692173 Elim Ryedale Church, Malton .................. ...................................01653 697796 Society of Friends, Malton.01653 658574 Salvation Army, Norton....01653 693344 Churches together in Pickering................ ...................................01751 472827 St Josephs RC Church, Pickering............. ...................................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

POST OFFICES

Beverley Road................01653 692653 Helmsley ......................01439 770237 Malton .........................01653 600121 Middleton Post Office......01751 475932 Pickering ......................01751 472256 Thornton Dale ...............01751 474234

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