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ovember is a testing month, ever shortening days, memories of snow and ice now pending afresh and Christmas to relish (or dread). And with the economy not exactly warming the pockets, this year it comes with costs that need to be kept in check. There are quite a few hints on saving money in this edition – more efficient heating, wood-burning stoves and fuel efficient driving to name but a few. The main thing is to look local for products and services as our local businesses offer very competitive prices… less driving = less fuel = cheaper! I actually quite like November and the excuse it gives me to cosy-up in front of the fire, with feel-good snacks that I probably shouldn’t eat – especially in the run up to Christmas excesses! With the bad weather also comes muddy dogs! We routinely give our two a hose down after a muddy walk. One of them loves this, but the other (our black
This month’s features General
Books: Children in Need.......................... p22 Emily’s Column........................................ p29 Start taking the tablets............................. p30 November ................................................ p44
Business Features
Robert Horvath Property Maintenance ...... p8 Stuart Elvidge Joinery.............................. p10 Repair & Restoration Builders ................. p14 Gaia Holistix ............................................ p25 Rubytulip Marketing................................. p31 The Jones Partnership ............................ p33 BMC Motor Engineers ............................. p35 The Direct Boiler Company ..................... p40
lab) whimpers foul treatment and makes us feel like abusive owners! But I do sympathise, as in making him stand under a cold hose pipe he may have a case! Luckily for him he has a coat a bit like Teflon and rarely gets so bad; whereas our Golden Retriever has a coat with remarkable water and mud gathering capabilities, and with his significant size it is simply extraordinary the mess he can create. There is only 1 edition of the Handy Mag left until 2012 which goes out at the beginning of December. The deadline is 8th November so if you would like to publicise any community events happening after 5th December and in January please let me know as soon as possible. Well done to Jayne Wilson of Norton for winning the September competition. Until next month,
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was done under my name was done in a way I’d be happy with. So I’m passing on my skills and trying to introduce Curtis to the best way, I believe, of running a joinery business.” Two years ago The Handy Mag congratulated Stuart on the arrival of his new baby son, Charlie. Charlie is now a lively two-year-old who’s already showing some aptitude in joinery. Stuart said: “Charlie has a full toolkit of his own, and he was out this weekend helping me sand and paint the fence at our house. He’s getting quite good, especially at the sanding!” And if that doesn’t keep Stuart busy enough, he’s also still involved in the Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue team, who were featured in the local press earlier this year after their busiest-ever 24 hours, in which they carried out four rescues! For a friendly, local joinery service with guaranteed professionalism and quality, contact Stuart on 01944 759241 or 07946516336.
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Warm up for winter Katherine Sorrell’s ideas for overhauling your heating will help you make it through till next summer…
by Katherine Sorrell
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hen long nights and frosty mornings make it feel as if winter is never going to end, it’s time to cosy up with a blazing fire, warm radiators or a welcoming stove. There’s no doubt that we’re all going to be thinking carefully about how we heat our homes this coming winter – and sensible measures such as good insulation, draught excluders and thermostats will help keep both costs and CO2 emissions down. But no matter how many extra jumpers we put on, there’s bound to come a time when we can’t do without some form of home heating. And since we’ve got to pay for it, we might as well make sure that it’s as efficient and attractive as possible. First: the traditional fireplace. Many of us have one and it’s usually a focal point of a living room – despite the fact that open fires are shockingly poor heat producers, operating at around just 15-20% energy efficiency. If your fireplace as a whole is unappealing (whether or not you want to use the fire as a form of heating), you can usually update it relatively easily just by changing the surround, hearth and/ or mantelpiece: altering the colours, materials and proportions really does make a world of difference. If you haven’t got a chimney, though, the good news is that you can still have a fire. Balanced flue gas fires require a gas supply and an outside wall on which to mount the fire, while powerflue (or fan flue) gas fires have the same requirements, and also need mains electricity. No outside wall? No problem. Electric fires can be used regardless of chimneys, flues and outside walls, and can look surprisingly attractive compared to
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the ghastly models of old. And some gas fires use a catalytic converter to turn combustion gases into harmless carbon dioxide, so no flue is required. Because no energy is lost through the flue, they are also 100% heat-efficient. The big news in heating at the moment, however, is the wood-burning stove. In looks alone, they’re huge attention-grabbers: traditional styles have timeless appeal, while hole-inthe-wall or centrepiece versions fit wonderfully into a modern setting. And by burning wood from sustainable, local sources you’re not increasing your carbon emissions (for more information, go to www.nef.org.uk/ logpile). Last, but not least, if you’ve got central heating, don’t forget your radiators. Are they giving off enough heat for the room? You can help prevent heat loss – especially on an outside wall – by fitting tin foil (or special radiator reflectors) behind them to reflect the heat back in. But if they’re simply not effective enough then consider replacing them with a more powerful version, perhaps in a dramatic modern style or in a classic column shape. They are both practical and good-looking, and will last you many long winters yet to come.
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hatever the job, however small or grand, they can give it all the professionalism and expertise they have. Lately they have been working on retiling a bathroom, building a small extension and numerous renovation projects. Larger projects are also well within the Repair and Restoration capability – they have worked on barn conversions, rebuilding projects, huge extensions and brand new builds. Included in their large range of specialisms is working with lime mortar on repointing and lime rendering – a popular service for many people who are looking for good value ways to give their homes a facelift. Repair and Restoration are also Sovereign-approved damp proofing and timber treatment specialists, meaning you can be assured of an effective and guaranteed service. And among the many expert tradesmen on the Repair and Restoration team are skilled joiners who, in the company’s own on-site joinery workshop, can create bespoke windows, doors, stair-
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needs, care for your home as well as you do and can work around you while you’re still living there with minimal disturbance. You’ll be fully informed about the project’s progress, have all the opportunities you need to answer questions, and if something unexpected arises that could increase the costs, you’ll be fully informed and involved in any decisions that need to be made – well in advance of the arrival of the bill! The full team of tradesmen mean everything from the building and joinery through electrics and plumbing to the final redecoration and tidying up will be taken care of by the company – so all you have to do is relax and let them get on with improving your home.
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Repair and Restoration have a wall-full of accreditations, qualifications and awards. They hold an FMB Master Bond Warranty, and they are members of the Federation of Master Builders – a thorough vetting and guarantee system which adds up to more peace of mind for the customer. They are also NAPIT registered for electrical work and several of the team are members of the York Guild of Building, and there are at least six holders of the CSCS Heritage Gold Card – meaning their skills have been accredited by experts including architects to be good enough to work on heritage properties. For a free quotation or to discuss a project, large or small, call Repair and Restoration on 01653 694787, email admin@randrltd.co.uk or visit www.randraltd.co.uk.
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New Food Lovers Market for Malton 5th November 9am - 2pm The Milton Rooms, Malton.
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ovember will see a brand new event on the Malton Food calendar. A top quality, indoor market to showcase the very best local produce in the region, providing a new venue for producers to display and sell their excellent food and drink. The first of a proposed series of such markets, called The Malton Food Lovers Market, will launch on Saturday November 5th to promote seasonal foods and produce, with some bonfire and Christmas spirit thrown in. Many of the selected stall holders for this new seasonal event have already exhibited at the highly successful Malton Food Lovers Festival weekend in May, impressing 10,000 visitors with their high quality produce. The selected stall holders for this new Ryedale event have already exhibited at the highly successful Food Lovers Festival in May, impressing 10,000 visitors over the weekend with their high quality produce. Already lined up are: Beez Neez Apiary of Rillington, North Yorkshire, just outside Malton. Run by Allan Stonehouse its bees produce a variety of flower, field, forest and Yorkshire moors honey. Allan has had a stall at all the Food Lovers Festivals since 2009, and brings a “live” comb each time. Wolds Cottage Kitchen based near Wetwang, cook in small batches using traditional open pan methods. Sweet treats, jams marmalade, chutney, relishes, jellies and sauces and will be selling its new luxury mincemeat with whisky on their stall. Malton Relish, Malton’s own deli will be selling a special range of seasonal cakes and puddings, to supplement its scrumptious and sumptuous homemade collection of pies, cakes and all round goodies. Tom Naylor-Leyland, We Love Malton marketing team, said: “We believe this will boost the existing food and drink offer in Malton, and be of real interest to local and visiting foodies. The Food Lovers Market will offer the very best of our local produce, and judging by our Festivals, this is just what people enjoy tasting and buying.” 18 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
Allan Stonehouse, Bee z Neez; Melanie Moss, The Wolds Cottage Kitchen; Tom Naylor marketing team and Sop Leyland, We Love Malton hie Legard, Malton Reli sh
The Milton Rooms, centrally located in Malton’s historic market place, will play to host to the Market providing a stunning backdrop to the stalls. It is now established as a significant venue within the town and beyond. The Malton Food Lovers and We Love Malton events continue to be initiated, managed, financed and supported by Fitzwilliam Estates.
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Although originating from Hungary Goulash is a popular warming stew made in many Northern European countries. It is traditionally made with beef although depending on which meat tends to be reared locally it is also made with pork. Some cooks make it as a thick stew, others as a soup – I usually use my mum’s recipe which is for a stew but turn leftovers into a soup with the addition of some stock and chunks of cooked potato. My mum is from Germany and this is how she taught me to make it.
Serves 6 (or 4 with leftovers to make soup) 1 kilo of diced stewing pork 3 green peppers, deseeded and roughly chopped 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped 6 tomatoes roughly chopped 1 tin chopped tomatoes 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced 1 tbsp tomato puree 3 dill gherkins, finely chopped 2 tsp caraway seeds 2 tbsp sweet paprika 1 tsp sugar Salt and black pepper to taste Olive oil To serve: Small pot of sour cream Small bunch of fresh dill, chopped Tagliatelle noodles I usually cook this on the hob so you’ll need a large lidded pan or casserole dish that you can use on the hob. Failing that use a large frying pan and then transfer to an ovenproof dish to cook in the oven. Heat the pan over a medium to high heat, add a glug of olive oil and quickly seal the pork, don’t worry if it goes watery and doesn’t brown, that’s fine. Add the rest of the ingredients, give it all a good 20 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
stir and wait for it to come up to the boil. As soon as it does, cover the pan and turn down to a low simmer. Cook for about an hour, stirring frequently and checking it isn’t drying out – you want a rich sauce so add a little water if it looks dry, or if it looks too watery turn the heat up a little to reduce the sauce. If you are cooking it in the oven set the temperature to 180C/160 fan/gas mark 5 and cook for an hour. After this time check the pork for tenderness, depending on the cut it may need a further 30 minutes. Also check the seasoning. If you are cooking it in the oven I would allow a longer cooking time, up to 2 hours. When the meat is tender you can cook the noodles according to the instruction on the packet. At this stage if your sauce is a bit thin you can leave the lid off the pan and reduce it by turning the heat up a little but stir it occasionally to check it doesn’t burn on the bottom! When you are ready to serve, drain the pasta and pile onto a serving dish, cover this with the goulash and top with some sour cream and chopped dill. If you do have any left-overs for soup, make sure you heat the goulash with the stock and cooked potatoes until piping hot. You will need to check the seasoning again before serving with a swirl of sour cream.
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Must-read titles
Recent years have seen a massive rise in the popularity of books depicting tortured childhoods - and although this may not be the happiest of subjects, many of these titles are fascinating, well-written and extremely emotive. This month, to celebrate Children in Need, we’ve put together a selection of the best books in this genre.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
An incredible story about the transformation of a quiet racism victim into a self-assured and confident young woman. As the first in a six volume series, here Maya Angelou tells the tale of her coming-of-age in awful circumstances, but finds strength in the birth of her son to discover her inner voice and passion for independence. Bad Blood by Lorna Sage
A fantastic memoir depicting three generations of the Sage family, and the family history which led to her own mother’s belief that Lorna was born with “bad blood”. Fear not, there is light at the end of the tunnel as Lorna’s life turns around with the arrival of a new husband, baby and university – and life away from the miserable Shropshire village she calls home. 22 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
First They Killed my Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers
sadistic torture. Not a pleasant or an easy read, but nonetheless fascinating.
by Loung Ung
Penned by a survivor of the Pol Pot regime, Loung Ung spent the first part of her childhood growing up in comfort as the daughter of a Government Official, but when the Khmer Rouge stormed Phnom Penn in 1975, her life was transformed beyond belief. This title recalls her life in work camps, separated from her family and friends, and being trained as a child soldier, as she somehow found the bravery to fight on in search of a new life. A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer
One of the most famous titles depicting a shattered childhood, this is the horrific story of a boy referred to by his alcoholic mother as ‘an it’ and who suffered at her hands years of horrific abuse and
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A Kestrel for a Knave by Barry Hines
Life is tough for Billy Casper; brought up in a Yorkshire mining village, mistreated at home and in trouble at school. But life takes on a new meaning when he finds a kestrel and rears him as his pet ‘Kes’. Sad, intense and touching, this novel manages to conjure inspiration and awe through the eyes of an unlikely protagonist. Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
This may be yet another account of a tortured childhood, but as a brilliantlywritten memoir the tale is uplifting and told with humour and strength. Raised in a less-than-loving family, the author describes her upbringing faced with poverty, abuse and neglect, yet she writes with seeming acceptance and compels the reader from start to finish.
Breaking Night by Liz Murray
Born to an addict father and a mother who spent most of her daughter’s childhood in and out of a mental institute, Liz Murray ended up on the streets of New York at the tender age of 15. Desperate to salvage her life from turning into that of her parents, the author recounts her tale of how she enrolled in school, achieved a scholarship from the New York Times and went on to graduate from Harvard. A truly inspirational read.
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An Aardman production for Sony Pictures Animation, at last reveals the incredible, never-before seen answer to every child’s question: ‘So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?’ The answer: Santa’s exhilarating, ultra-high-tech operation hidden beneath the North Pole. 26 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
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Saturday 12th November - 7.30PM Tickets £7.00
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Tea and a Tale
November 6th, 20th & 27th Patricia Highsmith, William Trevor, Anton Chekhov, DH Lawrence, Somerset Maugham, EF Benson, MR James, Saki, Dorothy Parker, Jhumpa Lahiri, James Thurber, Damon Runyan... Just some of the master short story writers we will be reading from in our occasional series of Sunday readings.
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November… time to get the log basket filled, the woolly socks out and pack away the skimpy skirts and sandals. But more importantly, November is a time for Rockets and Screechers to light up the sky, for the whole community to gather around Guy Fawkes’ burning embers and to share a toffee apple with the neighbours. Bonfire night is one among many of my favourite events of the year, I just love seeing everybody together, young children’s mittens clutching onto their parent’ coat and the joy of writing your name with a sparkler (something I refuse to grow out of!). In my village we are having our yearly village bonfire, an evening where everyone trudges through knee-high mud wearing their wellies and thermal t-shirts, to watch the firework display whilst eating their ketchup-caked hotdog. Though as cold as it may be I love everything about the evening, from boots to bobble hats, even the annual horse drugging to keep them calm over the sky-lighted hours. Besides Bonfire Night, November is an important month for other reasons, for Ireland November 1st is the beginning of winter, for other European countries, the 14th of November recognises the snowy season. But I’m sure we all feel the chill in the air as the snow dawns nearer. For the country-loving folk, this is the time to ‘send away’ the ram for spring time lambs. But with the end of the year coming nearer, so does St Nick. Personally I cannot believe how early some shops bring out their fairy baubles, but the atmosphere on a white Christmas morning is well worth the preparation. Besides, the end of the year means roll on January Sales! So pack away your pumpkins and prepare you extra layers.
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Start taking the tablets by Nick Teasdale at tknowIT, www.tknowit.net
Tablet computers, like SmartPhones, have been around for years but in both areas they were typically expensive and not simple or intuitive to use.
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hanks to Apple we now have the iPhone and iPad which just about anyone can pick up and use within a few minutes. This has led to a range of products trying to compete in this rapidly expanding market sector. Apple controls both the hardware and software with their iOS based iPhone and iPad devices. They are easy to use and rarely need to be rebooted. The Apps market for both devices is mature and vast. One of the downsides to an iPad is that it does not support ‘flash’ video or websites. Ok for a phone but not on a device many will be looking to use as their main surfing device. Microsoft Windows Phone 7 (WP7) running on SmartPhones from the likes of Samsung, HTC and LG has also proved to be stable and responsive. The Apps market for the WP7 is growing quickly and based on the same model as the Apple Apps store where programs are typically free or relatively low cost and install quickly. (See my separate review of WP7) Likewise Windows 7 for PCs, laptops, netbooks and tablets is less prone to crash or freeze, compared with Windows XP or Vista, and is typically much more responsive. The Acer Iconia W500 is a good windows 7 based tablet choice. HP launched their Windows based Slate, which I am not even sure launched into the UK, before releasing their WebOS based TouchPad and announcing that they were reviewing their position in computer market. So TouchPad users may find their device gets no updates, support or
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Apps. Many reviewers also suggested it was a bit sluggish. RIM, who makes the Blackberry range, controls both the hardware & software with their Blackberry phones and PlayBook tablet. The tablet gets mixed reviews, has an Apps store but currently is only available with a 7″ screen. The majority of other tablets run Android by Google. As they can’t use Apple iOS and Microsoft license Windows 7 and Phone 7 for a fee then using Android can reduce the overall price of the tablet – as it’s free. Android 3 was designed for tablets whilst previous versions were designed, developed and flourished on smaller screened SmartPhones. Tablet makers can tweak Android and add their own features and Apps to it. This may help to explain why reviews of Android Tablets suggest that performance and stability can vary from brand to brand when, on paper, the specifications of the hardware are the same. The Apps store for Android is mature thanks to its growth on SmartPhones over the last few years. My shortlist of Android tablets would be the ASUS TF101 Transformer (optional keyboard/ extended battery), Samsung GalaxyTab (if they get the injunctions lifted) and the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet (with optional digitiser pen) The Tablet market is likely to expand and evolve. Microsoft Windows 8, due for release in 2012, is heavily influenced by ‘touch’. Some vendors are offering interesting features such as Stylus, fingerprint swipe, keyboard attachments. They are an excellent alternative to a NetBook for web browsing and checking emails but it may be another year or so before we can throw away the laptops and desktop PCs.
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MC Motor Engineers is a family business which is this month celebrating a successful first year’s trading – with a big thank you to the customers who made it a success. Most of husband-and-wife team Kerry and Barry McWilliams’ business is now coming through referral and returning customers – testament to the quality of customer service they provide. They are also delighted to report that in a year’s trading they haven’t had a single customer complaint. In terms of customer service, the main area in which BMC specialises is in overcoming all those niggles that add up to a bad experience with a car mechanic. First of all, there’s no inconvenience of being without your car for a day – BMC’s courtesy car is at your disposal as long as your own car is in the shop. Secondly, you won’t leave BMC with the feeling you were overcharged or baffled with technical talk. Barry makes a point of ensuring customers understand exactly what the problem is with their car, and what repairs are needed. He’ll even take you into the workshop and demonstrate the issue, with the car elevated on the ramp if necessary. Finally, you’ll receive a warm welcome, a cup of tea, and even if you’ve just nipped in with a quick query, free advice on all things motoring. Kerry, who takes care of the office, administration and accounts for the business, says women especially are reassured by BMC’s helpful attitude and the fact that there is a woman there to greet them. Barry is a highly qualified mechanic who trained locally and previously worked at the local Volvo dealer where he became an expert in Volvo servicing. He can service and repair all makes of vehicle, and specialises in keeping 4x4s in good condition. Electrical problems – most mechanics’ worst nightmare – is another of Barry’s specialities, who relishes a challenge and genuinely loves tinkering. In readiness for the winter, BMC is offering
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1. Check the internet. Sites like oes anyone remember when www.petrolprices.com are it cost less than invaluable as they’ll not only tell £1 per litre? Believe you where to find the cheapest it or not, according petrol near your postcode, to the AA, it was only they’ll also tell you the highest, a little more than two lowest and average prices in years ago in May your area. 2009. Whilst we can’t 2. Drive more efficiently. The do anything to beat experts tell us that it’s possible the increases, there to cut 60% off your fuel bills are ways we can just by driving more carefully. minimise its impact. Don’t ‘warm up’ the engine, Here are our top 10 accelerate gradually (try to tips for improving fuel stay under 3000 revs), avoid efficiency. sharp braking, drive in the correct gear and at your car’s optimum speed. Stay aware of your positioning and the road conditions ahead to avoid sudden movement. 3. Don’t fill your tank. Remember that fuel weighs a lot so find a balance between not having to go to the petrol station that often but not carrying a full tank either, rather aiming for between one half and three quarters. 4. Streamline your car. Again, weight is a huge factor in fuel efficiency. Don’t keep a buggy, golf clubs or other unnecessary items in the car. Take off roof racks which add wind resistance and force your engine to work harder. 5. Keep a regular eye on your tyre pressure. Check your car’s manual to find out what the levels should be and 36 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
ensure they don’t dip lower than this. This will mean your car needs less oomph to keep it moving. 6. Turn off the air conditioning. Many cars have air conditioning on by default and it does use an incredible amount of fuel so make sure it’s turned off unless you really need it. Similarly, use your demisters and heated windscreens sparingly. However if it’s really hot do use your air conditioning because driving with open windows causes drag and is even less cost effective. 7. Avoid super fuels. Unless you have a highly tuned performance car, the difference isn’t noticeable enough to warrant the extra cost. 8. Choose where you fill up. Again, check out www. petrolprices.com and plan ahead. Fill up at a supermarket station when you’re doing your regular shop, particularly if they have a petrol promotion running and if you have a loyalty card attached to the supermarket. Don’t be caught out with an empty tank when your only option is a motorway service station. 9. Combine short trips into one longer one. Cold starts are inefficient so plan ahead and try to do more than one errand when you go out. 10. Last but not least, turn the engine off if stuck in a jam. The general rule of thumb is if you think you’re going to be stationary for more than three minutes, it’s worth switching off.
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he castle, perched high on the cliff top above the city, has been home to some of Scotland’s most famous, and infamous, figures. The infant son of Mary, Queen of Scots, was housed there when he was crowned in the Holy Rood Church as James the Sixth of Scotland, later to follow Elizabeth the First on the throne of England, uniting the two crowns. The church is one of only two surviving buildings in the United Kingdom where a coronation has taken place. Westminster Abbey is the other. From the castle ramparts, visitors can view seven battlefields, all of which played a significant part in Scotland’s history, such as Stirling Bridge (1297) and Bannockburn (1314). Below the castle, mediaeval buildings include churches, mansions and public houses. There are special walks designed to ensure visitors don’t miss any of the important sites. The Old Town Walk takes the same route as that covered by kings and commoners alike when moving from the town to the castle. This route was only changed in the 19th century when the city centre was developed. The Black Walk follows the town’s 16th century walls, with purple plaques giving details of the 38 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
Stirling, originally a Stone Age settlement and later occupied by the Romans, is where many kings and queens of Scotland ruled and died. Always a bustling town, it is Scotland’s newest city. buildings of interest. Near to the castle is the Old Town Jail, which was once a Victorian reform prison – a place of misery, hardship and cruelty. This is now an interesting and not to be missed tourist attraction. Stirling is also home to many haunted buildings, most notably The Settle Inn, scene of ghostly manifestations. But with so many battles and murders taking place over the centuries, it’s not surprising that the ghosts walk – and you can walk with them on an eerie night tour designed to take in the spectral corners where spirits await. There is even a mystery walk, where amateur sleuths
can solve a set of twenty clues on the Eye-Spy Stirling Trail No visitor to Stirling can be unaware of the part that William Wallace played in the history of the Scottish nation. The National Wallace Monument was erected in his honour. The tower is 220ft high and, from the top of its 246 steps, views of the glorious Stirling countryside and beyond reward those who make the climb. Don’t miss the ruined Cambuskenneth Abbey situated nearby. This was where Robert the Bruce held his Parliament in 1326 and is the burial place of King James III. The vibrant city centre has quality shops, restaurants and a varied nightlife. But there is more to Sterling than the city itself. The surrounding scenery is astoundingly beautiful. Why not walk through woodland and along the river, taking in such sights as Stirling Old Bridge and the Beheading Stone? Contact the tourist office at: Tourist Information (Office & Administration) serving Stirling area, 41 Dumbarton Road, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 2QQ Tel: 01786 475019
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were meant to heat. But they didn’t. The house was over 150 years old, and so were its doors and windows. All the fires did was suck the cold night air through the cracks and gaps in door and window frames to create howling draughts. If you sat near enough to the fire your front would roast while your rear froze. The hearthrugs could actually be observed progressing wormwise towards the fireplaces as the draught got underneath them. To add insult to injury, the fires also managed to deposit a fine layer of ash on every horizontal surface while covering the surrounding floors with a crunchy paving of coal dust. Not so bad on bare boards, but the ruin of any carpet. And yet I wouldn’t be without one. We don’t need one: our central heating works fine. We’re toasty, and the fire might only be lit on Christmas Day (which is also the only time of year when the old kitchen clock is wound). Because the point about a real fire is that it is beautiful. Not only does it cast a cheery glow throughout the whole room (whether your own sitting-room or, preferably, the bar of your
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Boundary Marking your garden boundary with a hedge rather than a wall or fence helps to provide more gardening opportunities plus the living boundary may also be a real boon for wildlife, so if you’re thinking garden boundaries, think hedging.
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plants and widest selection you’re better going to a hedging specialist nursery. These plants are often quite small, but great value and soon romp away, providing you with a low-cost good looking hedge. So which should you choose? Here are some of which I’m especially fond: Hornbeam: This deciduous tree makes great classic hedging and in the autumn leaves turn an attractive bright yellow. It’s long-lived and once established makes a good www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 658776 • 55
HOMES & GARDENS hedge for roosting birds. It’s easy to keep trimmed and dense, its only downside being few leaves remain in winter. Does well in sun or part shade. Beech: A tough and hardy deciduous tree that makes a great hedge. Great kept neatly clipped for a formal look. Although it does shed its leaves, they turn a wonderful tan-brown towards the end of autumn and a high percentage remain on the plants until new leaves appear in springtime. Native Hedging (including hawthorn, wild rose, guilder rose, blackthorn): Perfect for a more rural look with lots of wildlife. Native hedging is often available as a mixed selection of suitable plants, all the above planted randomly along the hedge line make a great mixed deciduous hedge which will provide shelter, nesting sites and nectar from the attractive flowers and food from the various hips and berries. Yew: Perfect for a more formal hedging. It’s evergreen and its narrow dark green leaves make a great backdrop for plants within the garden. Unlike most other evergreen hedging, if it’s allowed to grow out of hand, it does respond well to being cut back quite hard. Avoid damp sites and remember that although the end result looks great, this is one of the slower growing hedging plants. Prunus laurocerasus: Also known as the cherry laurel, it’s a large-leafed evergreen which forms a very good, dense hedge. It produces small, pretty white flowers, but if you clip the hedge 56 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
regularly you rarely see many of them. The leaves are a light, glossy green, avoiding the sombre feeling some evergreen hedges can bring. Berberis including B.darwinii: Another very dense and attractive hedge, deciduous, semi-evergreen or evergreen depending on which you choose. Berberis has plenty of spines too so is often used in ‘defensive’ planting. The flowers are small but very pretty in shades of orange and yellow. Avoid very wet soils. Euonymus japonica: A great hedging plant with evergreen leaves, many with attractive variegations bringing extra colour and interest to the boundary. Avoid a wet soil and choose a sunny or partly shaded spot, making sure that the soil does not become too dry in summer. Photinia x fraseri: This evergreen shrub makes an interesting hedge and if you choose a variety such as ‘Red Robin’, you can enjoy flamboyant red patches of colour throughout the hedge in the spring as new growth is wonderfully coloured. Does best in a fertile soil with plenty of sun or part shade. by Pippa Greenwood
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ickering Horticultural Society will host its Late Open Show on Sunday November 20 – and everyone is welcome to take part in showing flowers, vegetables, produce, flower art and handicrafts. Secretary Sue Hine said: “We’re really encouraging everyone in the society to bring something, and anyone else who has something to share is invited to enter too. “It doesn’t need to be something you think is show class; if you have a decent plant or vegetable in your garden or allotment, you’re welcome to bring it down – beginners and enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.” Novices showing at the November event will have the chance to mix and mingle with more experienced gardeners, finding plenty of opportunities to make new friends and pick up lots of gardening tips. Children are also welcome to join the fun with youngsters’ classes including an arrangement of autumn leaves, a model snowman, edible fruit necklaces, a posy of flowers or a dressed wooden spoon.
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Further highlights in the society’s calendar include regular talks. In October the group enjoyed a visit from author and broadcaster Peter Blackburne-Maze, titled ‘All Things Bright and Beautiful’. Talks now take place in the Black Swan – watch out for the society’s newsletter for details of upcoming events. The society recently enjoyed a boost to its membership, which now stands at well over 200, and some new enthusiastic members have joined the committee. It was established in 1975, and the new guys are keen to build on solid foundations laid by the society’s founders and long-standing members to take the group to further successes. Membership benefits include the chance to buy gardening wares from the society’s own warehouse, and discounts at local garden centres. The group is sociable, welcoming and very keen to encourage new members. The Late Open Show will take place from 1.30pm to 4.30pm at the Memorial Hall, Bridge Street, Pickering. Entries can be staged from 7pm to 9pm on Saturday November 19 or 8am to 10am on Sunday November 20. Entries close at 9.45am on the day of the show, except flower art, which closes on Friday, November 18. For more details on any of the society’s activities, contact the secretary Sue Hine on 01751 477828.
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hether you want to take time out to relax in a beautiful setting, enjoy a walk in the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds, or de-stress and find some clarity through meditation, the Madhyamaka Kadampa Buddhist Centre offers a banquet of delight for both mind and body. Visitors can make the most of the beautiful Georgian mansion, including the beautifully decorated meditation halls, the cobbled courtyard and the old coach house – now transformed into flats for residents. A gentle walk in the 42-acre grounds will take in the walled garden, a beautiful Norman church and a woodland trail. The World Peace Café serves delicious home-made organic cakes, snacks, hot and cold drinks and light meals throughout the week. All proceeds from the World Peace Café go to the International Temples Fund, a global charity dedicated to spreading world peace by offering as many people as possible around the world the chance to develop happy, peaceful minds. To enjoy the special Mad64 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
hyamaka Centre atmosphere a little longer, the Wolds Retreat offers a good quality bed and breakfast service in a comfortable, specially converted part of the building. Local attractions include the Wolds Way walk and Kilnwick Percy Golf Club. And if you’re really interested in the full experience of life in a residential community, consider a working visit. Food, accommodation, full use of the centre facilities and attend-
ance at any courses taking place are available in return for a willing pair of hands and any skills you can share. Find out more about Madhyamaka Kadampa Buddhist Centre by visiting www.madhyamaka.org, calling 01759 304832 or emailing info@ madhyamaka.org.
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Madhyamaka Centre this year celebrated 25 years since it was first established as a Kadampa Buddhist Centre by a hard-working community of volunteers and Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, a spiritual The World Peace Café, left and the bed and breakfast accommodation.
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november 2011 • issue 72 teacher originally from Tibet. Now around 30 people live there – including ordained monks and nuns. The centre is dedicated to helping everyone find inner peace through teaching meditation and practical advice for daily life based on the ancient wisdom of Buddha. Regular meditation classes are open to all, suitable for anyone and ideal for beginners. Each class consists of guided relaxation meditations, a short talk, discussion and questions followed by refreshments. Once a month, you can join the Sunday morning class and then stay on for a delicious vegetarian Sunday lunch, made with love by skilled resident cooks. Weekend meditation breaks offer the chance to take more time out, rest, reflect and explore meditation practices more deeply. Every session is fully guided by qualified teachers and, again, beginners will receive a warm welcome and an excellent introduction to meditation.
Learn to meditate in 5 steps
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Find a comfortable position, either cross-legged on a cushion or on a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Keep your back straight, not tense, so you are relaxed but alert. Place your hands comfortably in your lap, palms up, with your right hand on top of your left and thumbs lightly touching, and gently close your eyes. Become aware of the flow of thoughts running through your mind – you’ll notice a lot of memories, ‘stuff’ to do and problems to solve. Gradually try to let these go – you can pick them up again later! Then, check in with your body, and allow any tension or tightness in the body to fall away.
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Start to observe your breath – without changing its natural rhythm, just watching. Gradually focus your mind on the sensation of breath in your nostrils as it enters and leaves your body. Simply stay with this one sensation for as long as possible, focusing on it single-pointedly. Distracting thoughts will inevitably arise – but try to resist becoming interested in them, allowing them to subside and disappear instead. You can practice this for one minute, five, twenty minutes – or hours and hours! It doesn’t matter how long you sit for, but a regular meditation practice will help you reduce stress and anxiety, improve your relationships and become happier and stronger.
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Meditation courses at Madhyamaka Centre in September DAY COURSES See website for more details. Discover practical techniques for remaining calm in frustrating situations. LUNCHTIME MEDITATIONS Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 12.30pm-1pm Wind down and relax with a short guided meditation.
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Fireworks How to keep pets safe on
by Nicky Vincent BVSc MRCVS Station House Vets
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spray or plug-in diffuser form, one for cats and one for dogs. These mimic the scent their mother gives off when she is feeding her offspring and helps to make animals feel more at ease in their surroundings. However, these products often need to be used in the home for up to 4 weeks in advance to get the full effect. There are also some supplements on the market which can be given on food, they are natural products that aid in calming and can have good results. In extreme cases sedative drugs need to be prescribed for animals that really don’t cope well so make an appointment to discuss things with your vet if you’re concerned. Firework celebrations are often spread over several nights and can last for several hours at a time so it’s important to be prepared if you do have an animal that suffers. It’s not always easy but try to act as naturally as possible when fireworks are going off, your pet will pick up on your mood and so if you are feeling stressed then they will often react to that. Similarly, if you fuss over them too much or punish them for the behaviour they’re exhibiting then they feel that there is a reason to be afraid, whereas if you act as though nothing out of the ordinary is happening then you may find that they are calmer too. Finally, if you have a pet that is really affected by any kind of noise phobia, not just firework-related, then there are desensitisation programs available, these often take the form of a CD that gradually increases the noise levels to help get them used to it. Though not an option for immediate effect, it is something worth thinking about before the next onslaught of firework season. Anway, I’m off to get some cinder toffee in preparation for the big night! www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 658776 • 67
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We are still surprised at how many people came in and said they didn’t realise we were open to everyone! Hope Central is open to all ages, it is a resource for the community whatever your opinions or beliefs. We also provide rooms for hire and activities for all ages, including quiz nights, music evenings, films, parents and tots, children’s activities and youth clubs. Why not pop in and check us out? We guarantee a warm welcome and excellent service!
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If you are looking for a clean tidy hall for birthday parties, meeting, etc. this village hall is available for bookings. Easy parking, functual kitchen. spacious. first 4 hours £25.00,there after £6.00 per hour. for more details contact Jayne Carr 01653 618255
BORDER COLLIE RESCUE
Voluntary Registered Charity 1128983 (UK) & SC040796 (Scotland) We run an Assessment and Rehabilitation centre in Ryedale, not far from Stamford Bridge, to rescue and re-home Border Collies and Sheepdogs. For information, visit our website at - www. bordercollierescue.org for details of local events where we have a stall and information about Open Days and Coffee Mornings visit www.bordercollierescue.org/events If you can volunteer to help at the centre, offer a home to a Border Collie as a pet or sheepdog or want further information, phone us on 0845 6044941 - 2pm to 5pm weekdays.
CANCER INFORMATION AND SUPPORT SERVICE
Cancer? We can help… Ryedale Community House, Wentworth Street Malton 10.30-12.30 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month. Drop in sessions at Pickering Library 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month 10.30 - 12.30 Tel: 01723 356060
CARD CRAFT GROUP
We meet every other Thursday from 2-4pm at Rainbow Lane Community Centre Malton to discuss and demonstrate card making techniques. All materials are provided. Tea & Coffee 50p. For more details email jp.overfield@btinternet.com
CELL GROUPS
Meet on Monday evenings at various venues to share fellowship and to explore the Christian Faith. Our members come from the villages from Malton along The Street to Hovingham. We also meet socially and enjoy walks and meals together. All welcome to join --contact Kate Giles (628739) or Tim and Clare Rowe (628555)
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU, RYEDALE
Confidential, impartial advice to help you solve the problem - no matter what it is. Opening hours are; Mon, Wed & Fri 9.30 - 12.30, Tue 9.30 - 12.30 telephone advice only, Thu 9.30 - 12.30 telephone advice and prior appointments only, Wed evening - 5.30 - 7.30 prior appointments only. Tel : 0844 411 1444. Community House, Wentworth Street, Malton. OUTREACH IN PICKERING Tues 9.30am - 12.30pm at Pickering Library
DERWENT DIGGERS GARDENING CLUB
The Derwent Diggers Gardening Club is a social gardening club based in Malton and Norton, including the surrounding area. Meetings are usually held on the first Monday of each month 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
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.
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
Home-Start Ryedale
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
HOPE CENTRAL CAFE
MALTON AND NORTON MUSICAL THEATRE (MNMT)
Home-Start Ryedale support families with children under the age of 5. Please contact us on 01653 693551. 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 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.
HOPE DEBT ADVICE
By appointment only with our fully trained advisers. Call our dedicated, confidential 24 hour phoneline on 01653 692616.
KIRKBYMOORSIDE AND DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB
The former Malton & Norton Amateur Operatic Society is open to performers young and old and has staged hundreds of pantos and shows since it was founded in 1949. Call Chairman Gemma Williams on 07828 038495
MALTON DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR
30 strong and with a wide repertoire it has helped raise money for good causes at many concerts in Ryedale. Meet Fridays 7.45 - 9.30 pm in the Methodist Church, Saville Street, Malton. No previous singing experience is necessary but an ability to sing is! Contact Secretary David Ackroyd on 01944-758693 or Chairman Tom Todd on 01653-692362.
MALTON BRIDGE CLUB
Wednesdays at 7.15pm at Furlongs Avenue Community Centre. Details 01653 693501 or 01653 693553
MALTON CANCER INFORMATION AND SUPPORT SERVICE
Ryedale Community House, Wentworth Street Malton 10.30-12.30 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month. Tel: 01723 356060
MALTON LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB
Meet at the Forest & Vale Hotel for lunch and a speaker once a month. For further details, please call the secretary Cath Taylor on 01653 692601.
MALTON, NORTON AND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS Successfully supporting Malton Hospital
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COMMUNITY 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 (NORTON & MALTON DRAMA SOCIETY)
A society of approx 30 members, usually meeting every Wednesday and Friday in Norton. We welcome people of all ages to help in all aspects of theatre. Other activities include theatre visits, social evenings and an annual Xmas dinner/dance. Please contact Peter Corrigan, 8 Mulberry Court, Huntington, York YO3 9TU Tel 01904 761960
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
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with their dependants, in time of need. For further information please contact our Secretary, John Paul, on 01751 431793
Pickering & District Horticultural Society
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
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
PICKERING WORKING MEN’S CLUB Southgate, Pickering YO18 8BL tel: 01751 473534 Every Mon Quiz from 9.15pm, Every Thu Bingo from 7pm, Every Sun Bingo from 7pm, Every Sat live entertainment from 9.30pm. (See events section for details)
RELATE
We offer a confiential counselling service for couples and individuals who need help with their relationships, regardless of marital status or sexual orientation. We also offer family therapy, a ‘time to talk’ young person’s service, and sex therapy. To register please call 0800 980 5907. Allatt House, 5 West Parade Road, Scarborough YO12 5ED
RILLINGTON VILLAGE HALL
Rillington Village Hall is available to hire for parties, meetings, etc. A choice of two rooms or the whole hall, with kitchen/cloakroom facilities. Please phone Susie on 07868 282810 to discuss.
ROSEDALE HISTORY SOCIETY
Our informal Tea, Chat & History meetings are held on the first Sunday of every month, 24.00p.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 exserving members of the RAF and WRAF. The Association works towards helping serving and ex-serving members of the RAF, together
RYEDALE CARERS SUPPORT
RYEDALE CHORAL
Rehearsals are in Pickering Methodist Church Rooms, Potter Hill on Fridays 7.30-9.30, from September with a summer break. There are two different concert programmes in autumn and spring and sometimes a Christmas concert of carols and readings, performed at different venues around Ryedale. New members are always made welcome, whatever their experience. Contact Grahame Walker (01723 850640) or Jim Dye (01751 431945) for further details
RYEDALE CROQUET
Ryedale Sports Club, Thornton Road, Pickering. Play Short Lawn Croquet, Mixed Association and Golf Croquet April to end of September. Mondays and Tuesdays 2-5pm and Wednesdays 2-8pm. Tel: 01653 694595 for more details
RYEDALE DOG RESCUE
Reg Charity no 1117972 We are local volunteers in the Ryedale, Scarborough and York area and re-home all types of dog wherever possible. We pay kennel fees and have foster homes to help long or short-term needs. For details of our work, fund-raising events, to adopt a dog or simply make a donation please contact 07979 657487 or see our website www.ryedaledogrescue.com
RYEDALE FAMILY HISTORY GROUP The Ryedale Family History Group holds monthly meetings at various locations in Ryedale on the third Wednesday of every month. Details are to be found on the website at www.ryedalefamilyhistory.org. The Research Room at Hovingham Hall is open every Thursday from 10am to 3pm for family history research with expert help. Open by arrangement by contacting Janice Wood on 01653 628952
RYEDALE FILM SOCIETY
Films take place at Friends Meeting House, 19 Castlegate, Pickering at 7.30pm. Season tickets (for 12 films) £30. Half season (for 6 films) £18. Guest tickets £4.00. For a full programme, please contact Alison Lawson 01751 472827 or Frank Rock 01751 477 484.
RYEDALE FORUM 50+
The forum is open to all residents aged 50 and over, and membership is free. A varied programme of events is arranged, including talks about issues particular to the over 50’s, outings to a variety of places, concerts and theatre, and coffee mornings. Transport to enable people to attend many events is often organised. To find out more about the Ryedale Forum 50+, please contact Judith Denniss - Membership 01653 697077 or Anna Salkeld - Hon. Sec 01944 759123
RYEDALE FRIENDSHIP GROUP
We meet on the second Monday evening of each month at the Memorial Hall in Pickering. A social group for retired or over 50’s local people There is a mixture of social activities, speakers, lunches at local venues, short
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RYEDALE MEN TOGETHER
We are a small informal group of about 15 men who meet for a chat and a meal each month at the Market Place Restaurant Malton. After dinner our visiting speaker kicks off a discussion on a theme that he is passionate about and has experienced. New members are very welcome, contact eddie.james@ cvmen.org.uk or phone 01944 758807
RYEDALE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS BRANCH
Ryedale Branch Multiple Sclerosis members come from all parts of the Ryedale area. We are people affected by MS, families, friends, carers, who enjoy social outings, shopping trips, therapy sessions and fun with fundraising. We have a Support Officer who can offer information, advice and support. There is a members’ monthly newsletter and an annual lunch for everyone. Our Charity Shop on Smiddy Hill in Pickering holds information, or for more details contact our Support Officer, Mrs Lindsay Ward on 01653 695310. New members and volunteers are always welcome.
RYEDALE SPECIAL FAMILIES
Supporting families of children with disabilities and special need. Ryedale Special Families is an independent charity founded in the early 1990s by a group of parents of disabled children. Our objectives are the relief of children and young adults with disabilities and special needs, their families and/or carers, in particular, but not exclusively, by the provision of information, advice and support service. 121 Town Street, Old Malton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7HD. Tel: 01653 699 000
RYEDALE TALKING MAGAZINE
This small charity based in Pickering provides a free monthly magazine recorded on tape for those who are visually impaired and who live in Ryedale. It is sent out by freepost through Royal Mail. The aim is to provide interest and entertainment rather than news or local information. Do you know anyone who is visually impaired who might like to recieve the magazine. We can arrange for one to be sent on a trial basis: For further information contact Valerie Bulidon, 01751 476499
RYEDALE U3A
U3As (Universities of the Third Age) are charitable, self funded, democratic organistaions 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@rva-cvs.org.uk, or visit www.ryedaleva.
org.uk for more information.
Ratcliffe on 01653 694344 for more details
RYEDALE WALKING GROUP
THE CHANTICLEER SINGERS
The group is affiliated to the Ramblers Association. We walk as a group all year most weekends - locally and throughout Yorkshire. We usually meet at Pickering swimming pool on Saturday or Sunday mornings and promote car sharing. Most of our weekend walks are 5-12 miles in length. In addition, during the summer months we have an evening or a weekday walk. These walks are 4-9 miles in length. Full details are in the programme on our website at http://www. ryedalewalkinggroup.btck.co.uk/ . Group members receive 10% discount from three local walking shops.
SAMARITANS OF SCARBOROUGH
Confidential emotional support to anyone in distress or despair or at risk and self harm or suicide. www.samaritans.org.uk tel 08457 90 90 90. We are always available for phone calls and visitors 8.00am - 10.00pm. Samaritan House, 40 Trafalgar Street West, Scarborough. Tel: 01723 368888
SCARBOROUGH AND RYEDALE CARERS RESOURCE
For information about where carers can find help and support. 01723 850155
Sight Support Ryedale
Do you know someone who is experiencing sight problems, and is finding daily life difficult? We aim to help by providing activities and support for blind and sight impaired people. We offer fortnightly social meetings in both Malton and Pickering, excursions, an annual holiday, information and support, walking group, Yoga group, book group, computer training, and loan or supply of aids and equipment. All our activities are speciallytailored for those who are sight impaired, and fully supported by our volunteers. We also provide door-to-door transport. Many of our members are registered either blind or partially sighted, but you needn’t be registered to join us. Our office number is 01653 698860, or email sightsupportryedale@btconnect.com. www.sightsupportryedale.org
Sinnington People’s Guild
Meet on Tuesdays at 7.15pm from October to March in the Methodist Schoolroom at Sinnington. A friendly ecumenical mixed group of men and women. There is a varied programme of musical evenings and speakers. Everyone is assured of a warm welcome and each hour long meeting concludes with a cup of tea and refreshments!
STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS
We are a friendly, community choir of approx: 40 voices aged 13 to 70 which rehearses weekly throughout term time in Stamford Bridge School. We are available for Concerts, Church Services and Weddings. To hire us or to join the choir please email: info@ stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk Further details on our website: www.stamfordbridgesingers. btck.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you.
STAPE SILVER BAND
Pickering. Practice Tuesdays and Thursdays. Constantly recruiting new and old members wanting to return. Offer individual tuition on Monday evenings. For more information contact the Band Master Mr Mike Breckon 01751 472224
SWINTON EXCELSIOR BRASS BAND People of all ages and 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
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 wideranging 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
Meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Forest and Vale in Pickering. More information from David Billett 01751 472879.
THORNTON LE DALE PLAYERS
The Society has been putting on regular productions in the Village Hall since the early 1940s. We now perform at least one major production each year, usually in November. We also occasionally provide entertainment for other organisations and charities in the village. If you are interested in any aspect of amateur dramatics please contact Mr J Walker 01751 475001 or Mr G Hunt 01751 476283. You will be made very welcome by this happy band of thespians!
THORNTON LE DALE SCRABBLE CLUB
Meets on Tuesday afternoons at 2pm at The Institute in Thornton le Dale. Tel: Wendy Hutchinson on 01751 475412 for more details
WEA PICKERING BRANCH
The branch of the W.E.A organises courses and day schools on a variety of subjects during the daytime and evenings, sometimes including trips out. Contact the programme secretary Rev. David Clark on 01751 476118. Series of talks from September to March on the second Friday of every month at The Friends Meeting House, Castlegate, Pickering. 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.
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COMMUNITY Playgroups BARTON LE WILLOWS PLAY GROUP Barton le Willows play group meet twice a week, with qualified friendly staff, Mondays age 2-school, 9.30 -11.30am, where parents drop their children off to a relaxed morning of learning and fun, following the guide lines of Ofsted and EYFS, £4.50 per child, includes snack. Friday mornings mother and toddlers meet 9.30-11.30am, birth-school age, £2.00 per child.Lots of interesting activities to enjoy. 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 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
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Methodist Chapel. Contact: 01751 472015 or 07837306460 Reg. Charity No. 1025256
RILLINGTON PLAYGROUP
Badmington Club Sandburn Hall, Flaxton. Fridays 2 - 3.30pm All ages welcome. tel: Stephen Marshall 01904 490440 for more details
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
Brooklyn Junior Football Club Mr C Lloyd Tel: 01653 693682 info@ brooklynjfc.co.uk www.brooklynjfc.co.uk. Derwent Swimming Pool 01653 693407
SINNINGTON PRESCHOOL
Heslerton Football Club Mr Driver Tel: 01653 693598 driver_edward@ yahoo.co.uk.
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 PRAISE
Saville Street Methodist Church, Malton. Every Monday 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
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 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. 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 Andy Seed Tel 01653 696704 andy@ cannybooks.com www.ryedalett.net Scarborough and District
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november 2011 • issue 72
1ST NORTON SCOUTS
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Football Association Mr K.W. Sales 01751 473348 Settrington Bowling Club Mr Croser Tel: 01653 692522 maureencroser@ yahoo.co.uk. Swinton Sports Centre Contact Derek Cuthbertson on tel: 01653 690807
United Martial Arts Tony Dyas 07956 612667 unitedmartialarts@ btinternet.com Welham Bowling Club Secretary Mr Pool 01653 699624
RYEDALE BROWNIES AND GUIDES Contact Alison Hutchinson (District Commissioner) on tel: 07816 847271
Scouts & Guides
Thornton-Le-Dale Bowling Club Mr Callow Tel: 01751 472748 david@ ncallow93.freeserve.co.uk.
SCOUTING IN RYEDALE
1ST MALTON SCOUTS
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. Please contact Roger Thomson on 01653 696789 or 07950 558216
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@
1st Vale of Pickering Scouts
Beavers, cubs, scouts and explorers. Please contact Ray Bowman on 01751 476918 for more details
Westow Cricket Club Ms Price Tel: 01653 658338 Julie@ pricewelford.freeserve.co.uk.
Thixendale Cricket Club Ms Anstey Tel: 01377 288272
Beavers, Cub Scouts, Scout and Explorers. Please contact Mr Ian Appleby on 01653 694900 for more details
Please contact Mererid Hunt (District Commissioner) on 01653 690992
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Christmas with
The Chanticleer Singers Friday 16th December at 7.30 pm in Pickering Methodist Church and on
Saturday 17th December at 7.30 pm in St. Mary’s Priory Church, Old Malton
A programme of seasonal music, readings and carols, with refreshments available at both concerts. We hope you’ll be able to join us! Tickets [£10/£7.50 conc., children & students free] available from Leefe’s, Malton; Morland’s, Pickering, Choir members; or t: 01653 691804 www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 658776 • 73
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COMMUNITY
LOCAL EVENTS
5 November
12 November
29 october - 13 November
Hovingham Market 10:30 - 14:30
A monthly community market packed with around 40 stalls selling a wide variety of local produce, gifts and crafts. The community cafe is run by and for the benefit of a variety of local community groups whist offering welcome refreshment from shopping. For further information visit www.hovingham-market. org.uk
Music in the Studio - Des Horsfal The Milton Rooms, Malton
Red Kites go on display inside and outside the Gallery
Robert Fuller Gallery. See paintings of red kites then take a safari to watch wild birds soar over the Yorkshire Wolds at this remarkable art show. The show takes place at The Robert Fuller Gallery, Fotherdale Farm, Thixendale, North Yorkshire and runs from October 29th to November 13th . Open daily from 11am to 4.30pm, it includes nature rambles and talks on wildlife. T: 01759 368355. www.robertefuller. com
1 November Paint it White The Milton Rooms,
Malton. The visiting production of ‘Paint It White ‘ is taken from the book by Gary Edwards and follows the life of a Leeds United football fan. A comedy from the author of Where Are They Now? Yorkshire Evening Post called it ‘a top of the league production’.
1 November Derwent Diggers meeting at
7.30pm Community House, Wentworth Street Car Park, Malton. ‘Pruning & Propagating Hardy Perrenials’ - a workshop conducted by Mike Kinnis. £2 members, £3 non-members. Enquiries to 01653 697845
2 November Hilarity Bites - Jim Smallman and Friends The Milton Rooms, Malton. 3 November Music in the Studio - Paul Handyside The Milton Rooms, Malton.
A fantastic mixture of Americana, pop, gospel, folk and 19th century hymns...
4 November NSPCC Annual Christmas Fair Castle Howard. Once again there
is an opportunity to attend the annual NSPCC Christmas Fair in the beautiful surroundings of Castle Howard. Please visit the following website for more details www. nspcccastlehowardchristmasfair.org
4 November Star Watching Dalby Forest. Approx
5 November Gifts for Christmas. Quality stalls
12 November
at realistic prices for all you Christmas giving. Sand Hutton Village Hall, Sand Hutton York. 10am to 3pm entry fee £1 More details from giftsforchristmas@hotmail.co.uk
5 November Saturday night entertainment Pickering Working Mens Club. From 9.30pm. ‘Ray Randall’, Male Entertainer.
5 November Malton Food Lovers Market
The Milton Rooms. 9am - 2pm. November will see a brand new indoor market for Yorkshire Food Lovers. Present will be specially invited producers who will showcase the best food and drink local to Malton
6 November Wedding Fair Castle Howard. 11am
until 3pm. Tickets cost £7.50 on the day, or £5.00 if pre-booked - which includes a glass of champage.
7 - 13 November Remembrance Week Exhibition Beck Isle Museum. Remembrance Week Exhibition
11 November WEA Pickering Friday Talk WEA
Saturday night Entertainment Pickering Working
Mens Club. From 9.30pm. ‘Mat O’Neill’, Male Entertainer
12 November Coffee Morning Coffee Morning in
aid of Martin House Children’s Hospice to be held at the W.R.V.S. Centre, Pickering, 10am12noon. Admission £1.00 includes tea/coffee and a cake. Lots of lovely stalls with loads of bargains!!!
13 November Dalby Dash Dalby Forest. Take part in a 10km race to raise money for charity. See www.dalbydash.com for further details and registration. No entries on the day.
13 November In the Studio - Doubt a Parable The Milton Rooms, Malton. This Pulitzer prize-winning play is a brilliant and powerful drama, set in a Catholic school
19 November Saturday night entertainment Pickering Working
Mens Club. From 9.30pm. ‘Tony Marcor’, Male Vocal Entertainer
Pickering. Alastair Dalgleish “”Custer’s Last Stand - the battle of Little Big Horn, 1873””. At the Friends Meeting House, Castlegate, Pickering. Time: 7.30 pm. The talk is free but a donation of £2 helps to cover costs.
19 November
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19 November
Music in the Studio Bluesbeaten Redshaw The Milton
An evening with Ellen Lockwood Hope Central. 7pm. An
Rooms, Malton. Gavin Redshaw plays a raw amalgamation of blues, country and sounds from closer to home, such as punk, folk and the engine noises from the tractors of the Yorkshire heart, either from the homebuilt 1 string electric Diddley Bows or from one of his many other homebuilt guitars.
4 - 5 November
12 November
Fairtrade Christmas Shop
Winter Gift & Craft Fayre
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WEA Pickering Day School WEA Pickering. Northern Landscape Artists -1800 to 1850; Whitby and Pickering Railway Artists. Tutor - Prof. Gordon Bell. 10. 00 am to 4. 00 pm at the Memorial Hall, Mill Suite, Potter Hill, Pickering. Fees: £20. No Claimants.
20:00 - 22:00Join Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical Society for a tour of the night sky, clouds permitting and discover the many and varied constellations. These events are weather dependant please check website for any changes.
Malton & Norton Fairtrade. Friday 4 Nov 10.304.30. Saturday 5 Nov 10.00-4.00. Friends Meeting House, Greengate, Malton. (Turn right at top of Wheelgate). Look out for green arrows and posters. Gifts, crafts, cards, decorations and full range of fairly traded goods. Come and support Third World producers and our Fairtrade Town.
12 November
at Pickering Memorial Hall 10 - 2pm. Organised by the Friends of St Josephs School. Many stalls with everything from vintage gifts to jewellery, upcycled blankets to wood. Paper making and Gingerbread Decorating for children. Children Craft club stall. Refreshments and Free Admission. All proceeds to St Josephs School. For more information, contact the school on 01751 473102
Music in the Studio Catherine MacLellan The Milton Rooms, Malton.
evening with Ellen Lockwood at Hope Central. The evening is free with an opportunity to donate towards the work of Hope Central.
20 November Pickering and District Horticultural Society Late
Autmn Show. Pickering Memorial hall, Bridge Street, Pickering. 1.30pm - 4.30pm. Entries close at 9.45am on the day. More details from secretary Sue Hine on 01751 477828.
26 November Saturday night entertainment Pickering Working
Mens Club. From 9.30pm. ‘Something Nasty In The Woodshed’, 60s Covers Band
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november 2011 • issue 72 26 - 27 November A Fireside Audience with Father Christmas Castle Howard.
Visit Castle Howard this Christmas and upgrade a child’s ticket to include a magical ‘Fireside Audience with Father Christmas’. Tickets cost £10.00 per child (or £8.00 for Annual Pass children) up to 12 years of age. See website www.castlehoward.co.uk
26 November - 18 December Christmas at Castle Howard
everything. A comedy for anyone who ever felt frustrated but didn’t know what to do once they were.
6 November Doubt - A Parable This Pulitzer
prize-winning play is a brilliant and powerful drama, set in a Catholic school. It tells the story of Sister Aloysius who takes matters into her own hands when she suspects a charismatic priest of sexually abusing a student.
7 November
Soloists have gained a reputation for presenting innovative programmes in an accessible and entertaining manner and have always promoted performance opportunities for young singers to help build their careers. This work is complemented by a series of education workshops which have seen tens of thousands of children across the UK enjoy performing alongside professionals.
26 November The Rocking Horse Winner A
27 November
Brought to you by Helmsley Decorative and Fine Arts Society. Tim Stimson is a freelance art historian, specialising in 17th and 18th century art society.
rare supernatural tale from one of the 20th Century’s great novelists, The Rocking Horse Winner takes young Paul on a wild ride in search of two things: the approval of his mother and the place where luck is. But how far will his sinister rocking horse take him?
Christmas Artsmix Market
11 November
27 November
Talbot House : A Home From Home The story in words and music of
Sing All Earth: A History of Carols A last chance to see this
Castle Howard. See Castle Howard’s dramatic 18th-century interiors transformed at Christmas time when the Hon Simon Howard and Mrs Howard decorate each room for the festive season.
Castle Howard. The Christams Artsmix Market at Castle Howard.
28 - 29 November Made in Yorkshire Christmas Craft and Produce Market Castle Howard. Christmas Craft and produce Market with over 20 stalls selling a mix of handmade crafts and delicious local produce in the Stable Courtyard. Open from 10.00am until 4.00pm with free admission
Helmsley Arts Centre
the First World War haven for all soldiers, regardless of rank, situated in the small Belgian town of Poperinghe. Talbot House, a few short miles behind the front line, became a haven for thousands of allied troops - a ‘home from home’ where they could enjoy some of the comforts of home and remember the men that they really were.
13 November Piano Recital with Alessandro Taverna Alessandro
Box office: 01439 771700 1 - 25 November Art Exhibition - June Emerson
11.00am - 3.00pm daily except Mondays and Saturdays. I want my work to express the richness and excitement that I find in life. From a chance beginning: a shape, a gesture, splash or trickle, I explore and develop it, using colour and texture, until it becomes something that I had never thought of before.
5 November Housebound Noisy neighbours,
speeding cars, kids hanging about on the street corners... you name it, he’ll moan about it; it’s the one thing he’s good at. He makes Victor Meldrew look like an amateur. And doesn’t his wife Lucy know it? Stuck at home with him rabbiting on every day since his early retirement, and nowhere to escape to... she’s housebound. And every day is starting to blend into every other... until one Halloween, when a rash act changes
Puzzle Solutions
a lecture by Tim Stimson
was born near Venice in 1983 and studied piano from an early age. He has won numerous awards in international competitions, played in concert halls throughout Europe and was first noticed in the UK when he was a most impressive prizewinner in the Leeds Pianoforte Competition in 2009.
19 November An Audience with Joan Bakewell Joan Bakewell began her
career in broadcasting in BBC radio in the 1950’s. In 1962 she made her first appearance on BBC television as a guest on Table Talk. Since then her broadcasting career has been wide and various, including: Late Night Line Up during the 1960’s, various BBC Holiday and Film programmes, Reports Action with Bob Greaves, Heart of the Matter, Taboo and My Generation. An enjoyable evening in the company of one of Britain’s best-loved broadcasters
20 November
“splendid, bright and vibrant“ group. A farewell Christmas Show from Coope, Boyes & Simpson, Fi Fraser, Jo Freya & Georgina Boyes.
28 November Hidden Art Treasures from the Silk Road Hanne Sutcliffe lectures
extensively to museums, art and antique societies. The “Silk Road” was once the greatest route on Earth. In the late 19th century and early 20th century a handful of intrepid explorers began excavating this archaeologist’s dream. This lecture will tell some of the remarkable stories of the “hidden art from the Silk Road” - : Bezeklik Frescoes, Dunhuang Scrolls and the Unique Bactrian Gold Hoard.
29 November – 23 December Art Exhibition - Caroline Dunn 11.00am - 3.00pm daily except Mondays and Saturdays.
Blood Donor Sessions 21 November The Milton Rooms, Malton. 2-4pm and 5-7pm
14 November Ryedale Bowls Club, Norton. 2-4pm and 5-7pm
Old England Armonico Consort
Crossword: Across: 1 Impact, 4 Tender, 9 Station, 10 Tells, 11 Sleep, 12 Reaches, 13
Introducing, 18 Article, 20 Motor, 22 Above, 23 Treated, 24 Assist, 25 Stalls. Down: 1 Insist, 2 Plane, 3 Crisper, 5 Extra, 6 Dolphin, 7 Resist, 8 Ingredients, 14 Nations, 15 Comment, 16 Banana, 17 Grades, 19 Chess, 21 Total. Pictograms: 1. Afternoon Tea 2. Pat On The Back 3. Train Of Thought Drop Down: Answers from left to right: Bulldog, Lurcher, Mastiff, Spaniel, Whippet. Spot the Difference: 1. Mouth changed 2. Bird on the car 3. Sun 4. Zipper gone 5. Teeth missing 6. Balloon 7. Track missing 8. Ladies hand 9. Hair colour 10. Pattern gone. Wordsearch: Hidden Phrase - Our bodies are apt to be our autobiographies. Frank Gillette Burgess. www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 658776 • 77
INDEX Accountants Jones Partnership, The.............. 33 Newby Business Accounting...... 32 Aerials & Audio Visual ADI Communications................. 61 Aerial Services........................... 11 Art Galleries & Picture Framing Talents Fine Arts......................... 27 Architectural Services & Plans Pinfold Building Consultancy.... 11 Prospect Design......................... 49 Attractions/ Events Castle Howard............................ 17 Bathrooms Watermark.................................. 47 Blinds Low Blind Price.......................... 63 Bookkeeping Small Business Solutions.......... 32 Builders Eastgate Building Contractors...... 8 GJC Construction & Groundworks .................................................. 42 Pickering Construction Ltd........ 11 Repair & Restoration Builders Ltd.. .................................................. 14 Rising Builders.......................... 52
Malton Web Design.................... 32 tKnowIT...................................... 31 Crafts Little Lamb Wool........................ 24 Workshop, The........................... 16 Damp proofing Envirovent.................................. 61 Dentists Howardian Dental Practice........... 4 Dog Grooming Nose 2 Tail Grooming................ 66 Oak Tree Dog Grooming Spa...... 66 Spotless Dog, The...................... 66 Dry Cleaning Norton Dry Cleaning.................. 60 Electrical Goods R Yates and Sons Ltd................. 13 Electricians Haines Electrical........................ 60 Michael Magson Ltd.................. 63 Powerlink Electrical.................... 51 Estate Agents & Homes Mark Stephensons Estate Agents 3 Fencing Acklam Fencing......................... 54 Philip Mason Fencing Contractor .................................................. 57
K & S Paving Ltd....................... 54 Pave-a-way................................ 57 Rock and Stone York Ltd............ 54 Swales Paving............................ 57 Health Fiona Woollons Physiotherapy... 24 Gaia Holistix.............................. 25 Pocklington Physiotherapy Clinic.. .................................................. 24 Ryedale Physiotherapy Clinic..... 24 Slimming World . ...................... 27 Stuart Moore Foot Health........... 24 Heating Services - Oil John Yaxley Oil Heating Specialist .................................................. 58 Jewellers G Stones Jewellers..................... 62 Joinery Acorn Lofts & Joinery................ 60 Norman Banks Maintenance...... 48 S Elvidge Joinery...............10 & 63 Kitchens & Bedrooms Dream Doors Ltd.......................... 2 Handmade Kitchen Company, The .................................................. 53 Howarth Timber.......................... 57 Instyle Kitchens Ltd...................... 9 Richard James Handmade Interiors .................................................. 11 Markets Hovingham Village Market......... 16
Carpets Mikes Carpets............................ 39
Finances Moneywise Financial Solutions 34
Marketing Services Ruby Tulip Marketing................. 31
Carpet Cleaning Kevin Atkinson Carpet Cleaning 58 Ultraclean................................... 60
Food & DrinK The Farm Shop Castle Howard... 19 Derventio Wines......................... 18 Old Lodge Hotel......................... 19 Patisserie, The........................... 21 Rose and Crown......................... 21 SB Organics............................... 21
Mobility MV Mobility............................... 24
Cars & Servicing BMC Motor Engineers............... 35 Incartec Ltd................................ 37 Kirkbymoorside Landrovers....... 37 Pure Car Mechanics................... 37 Car Valeting Crystal Clean............................. 37 Chimney Sweep Allan’s Chimney Sweeping Service .................................................. 45 Chimneys GFP Chimney Care...................... 2 Cinema Palace Cinema........................... 26 Cleaning Services Keld Kleaning Services.............. 46 Ryedale Cleaning Services......... 48 Sparkling Clean......................... 61 Computers & Web Design Computer FX.............................. 32 Coppins Systems Services......... 32 78 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
Fuels David Edgar Solid Fuels and Haulage...................................... 45
Hardwood Logs.......................... 44 K ‘n’ L Hardwood Logs & Kindling .................................................. 45 Norton Joinery Ltd..................... 45 Ryedale Wood Fuels................... 45 Furniture & Interiors Ebony Interiors & Gifts............... 19 Greens Furniture........................ 43 Interiors at Nine to eleven............ 7 Garage Doors Hobman Garage Doors............... 37 Gardens Astek Landscapes...................... 54 CJ Hill Landscaping................... 54 Economic Landscapes............... 54
Nurseries Flaxton Village Nursery.............. 26 Opticians Specsavers Opticians................. 23 Oven cleaning Cooker Cleaners........................ 58 Ultraclean................................... 60 Painters & Decorators Decorators of Distinction........... 48 Les Harper Painting & Decorating.. .................................................. 52 Pets Guild Wood Trading................... 66 Station House Vets..................... 66 Wagabout................................... 66 Photography Alex Yoxall Photography............ 27 Ashley Nesbitt Photography......... 5 Plastering Ian Townley Plasterers................ 52 Ian’s Plastering Service.............. 46
Plumbing & Heating Aquatec Utilities......................... 53 Direct Boiler Company, The....... 40 Gemma Lonsdale Gas Servicing 60 Greenley and Ware Plumbing..... 61 GW Plumbing.............................. 5 OJ Gas Services......................... 50 P Marwood Plumbing & Heating Ltd............................................. 58 York Plumbing & Heating.......... 42 Plumbing - General Paul Chaplow Plumbing & Heating .................................................. 46 Pentagon Plumbing................... 49 Plumbing Plus........................... 46 Plumbing Supplies Watermark.................................. 47 Property Maintenance Handy Man Hewson................... 60 Les Harper Painting & Decorating.. .................................................. 52 Professional Handyman Services 46 Robert Horvath Property Maintenance................................ 8 Renewable Energy Green Energy Projects Ltd.......... 49 Michael Magson Ltd.................. 63 Peak Power Systems.................. 63 Roofing & Guttering Orion Roofline............................ 48 Malton & Pickering Flat Roof Company................................... 52 Ryedale Roofline........................ 11 Steve O’Neill Roofing & uPVC Fitters......................................... 42 Schools St Martin’s Ampleforth................ 27 Scrap Metal Farrow & Sons........................... 66 Soft Furnishings Stitches Interiors.......................... 6 Wath Court Fabrics Ltd.............. 63 Stoves R Yates and Sons Ltd................. 13 Surveyors Pinfold Building Consultancy.... 11 Tiles Zenki Tile & Interior................... 47 Timber Supplies Howarth Timber.......................... 57 Travel Perrys Travel.............................. 39 Windows Fersina Windows....................... 80 Proline PVCu Ltd....................... 53 Window Distribution Ltd............ 50
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november 2011 • issue 72 Practice-a-thon!
For all ages and abilities, any instrument and any musical style
Sing,
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Raising funds to help children and young people with cancer Pick up an instrument, practice favourite pieces or try something new! Get pupils sponsored for playing or plan a performance to showcase their skills. For more information or to register an event: Go to www.clicsargent.org.uk/practiceathon
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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
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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
LOCAL USEFUL NUMBERS
Winter Gift & Craft Fayre Pickering Memorial Hall 12 November 10 - 2pm Organised by the Friends of St Josephs School Many stalls with everything from vintage gifts to jewellery, upcycled blankets to wood. Paper making and Gingerbread Decorating for children Children Craft club stall Refreshments and Free Admission All proceeds to St Josephs School For more information, contact the school on
Floodline.......................0845988 1188 Environment Agency......0870 850 6506 Transco Emergency Service - Gas............ 5/10/11 16:00:26 ....................................0800 111 999 ANIMALS Yorkshire Water.............0845 124 2424 RSPCA........................0300 1234 999 Station House Vets..........01653 618303
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
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 Mary’s, Old Malton .....01653 692121 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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