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This month Ryedale Book Festival is at locations around Ryedale with something for everyone whether you are book-obsessed or just an occasional reader. Have a look at the website at www.ryedalebookfestival.com for more information.

My family know I love reading (I devour books at great speed) and they bought me a Kindle on my last birthday. One of the things I love about it is that you can increase the size of the font on the page and this means that I can read in bed without glasses on! I do have to turn the page a lot though as I am down to about 5 words on a page - I don’t think this is going to be a long term solution! You can also purchase books very quickly online – they only take about 2 seconds to download – so I can finish one book and be reading another within minutes.

One of the main things I don’t like about my Kindle is that you don’t see the cover of the book you’re reading once you start. This means that I don’t remember what I’ve read – or even what I’m reading! And choosing books is difficult because you can’t really see what sort of book it is or how big it is from the little cover images on my Kindle. You really can’t beat spending a Saturday afternoon browsing a shop full of shelves filled with books. I think I might have to put up with wearing my glasses in bed and go back to buying proper paper books again!

After a pretty mild winter last year, there are predictions of very cold weather ahead. Stock up on warm coats and make sure your car is well prepared by visiting one of our local garages – you’ll find them in the Handy Mag! Well done to Mrs J Smith of Malton for winning the August competition.

Until next month…

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THIS MONTH’S FEATURES

ANIMALS Chronicles of Alfie.............................................. 62 BUSINESS FEATURES Dave’s Sewing Machines................................... 10 Foot care tips for winter..................................... 19 Natural Balances............................................... 21 Pen Life Associates........................................... 27 Yorkshire Home & Property Services.................. 36 Instyle Kitchens & Bedrooms............................. 40 Perrys Travel Excursions & Tours....................... 43 GJC Groundworks............................................. 44 Pave-a-way....................................................... 47 A Touch of Glass............................................... 49 COMMUNITY The Wolds Cycle Challenge............................... 24 Andy Boxall’s column......................................... 55 Community First Responders............................ 60 FOOD AND DRINK Roast Sea Bass with lemon & garlic crust.......... 28 GENERAL A good read...................................................... 12 Ella’s column..................................................... 50 HEALTH Dry Mouth......................................................... 25 HOMES AND GARDENS On Your Plot...................................................... 45 MOTORING Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI Elegance.......................... 38 PUZZLES Puzzle Page........................................................ 6 Competition....................................................... 34

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A GOOD READ

By Kath Bennett

The Crow Road

The Enchanted Wood

‘He’s away the crow road.’ So says Prentice McHoan’s grandmother before she takes that path, and sadly, so now is Banks himself. What better way to recognise the enormous contribution he made to modern fiction than to revisit some of his work, and what better place to start than ‘The Crow Road’?

Enid Blyton has been out of favour for many years, but has recently undergone something of a renaissance. A major exhibition of her work has led many to revisit their childhood favourites – and believe me, some of them have stood the test of time remarkably well.

By Iain Banks

For a start, it has one of the best opening lines in modern literature: ‘It was the day my grandmother exploded.’ In the aforementioned Prentice, it has an engaging, honest and endearing hero, and in his family it has a complex, disturbing and fascinating cast of characters. There is drama, humour, mystery and philosophy in equal measure. What’s not to love?

The central strand of the story is the disappearance of Prentice’s Uncle Rory – presumed dead by many, but presumed alive by Prentice’s father, Kenneth.

Rory’s unfinished papers include the idea of ‘Crow Road’ – a novel? a factual account? Nothing is clear. As Prentice attempts to unravel the thread, Banks moves his own story backwards and forwards in time, switching perspectives and retelling events from different angles. For a novel which is frequently about death, there is an awful lot of humour too – often dark, but equally hilarious.

Fans are divided on which of Banks’ novels is his best. It’s a hard choice. How do you choose between say ‘The Wasp Factory’ and ‘Complicity’?

Many readers would stake a claim for his science fiction, written as Iain M Banks, and ask you to ‘Consider Phlebas’. I have a great deal of affection for his whisky-logue ‘Raw Spirit’, which is not only well written, but has been responsible for a lot of good drams – cheers Iain. However, whether or not it is his ‘best’, ‘The Crow Road’ is certainly my favourite – and I know I am not alone.

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By Enid Blyton

The Enchanted Wood is the first in the Faraway Tree series, in which three children find themselves living close to the most amazing tree you have ever seen.

It grows different fruits at different points, depending on how it is feeling. It is inhabited by all manner of strange folk – Silky the fairy, the old Saucepan Man, Dame Washalot and the Angry Pixie. At the top lives Moonface, in a perfectly round little house with a slide that runs right to the bottom of the tree. And best of all, there is a small ladder through the clouds which leads to a different magical land every time...

Joe, Beth and Frannie (the names have been modernised from Blyton’s originals) have all manner of adventures there. Sometimes the lands are full of fun – The Land of Birthdays, for example – while others are slightly more threatening – Dame Snap may no longer be Dame Slap, but her school is still somewhere no-one would like to visit!

If you remember loving Blyton as a child, then now might be the time to dig out those old copies. A six and four year old I know rather well, are enjoying these stories just as much as I ever did, if not more!

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Yorkshire Home and Property Services has been operating for 20 years and Steve and Jodie are more than happy to travel throughout Ryedale and around Yorkshire.

As highly experienced tradesmen with a solid reputation, there is very little Steve and Jodie can’t do – even awkward or impossible problems that may

at first look very worrying can usually be solved by this highly skilled partnership.

The most important value Steve lives by when it comes to customer service is behaving with integrity and he genuinely cares about his customers and their homes.

He said: “You hear so many horror stories, and sometimes the prices people get charged for jobs are absolutely outrageous. I believe in treating people the way I would expect them to treat me, and with that philosophy I don’t think you can go far wrong.

“A lot of my work is repeat business. In fact, most of our customers end up becoming our friends.”

For extra peace of mind, Steve guarantees that he’ll never allow a job’s cost to rise above the original quote without speaking to the customer about it first.

And if a job comes in at a lower price than first anticipated, that saving is always passed on to the customer.

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MOTORING

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its favour the flagship ‘Elegance’ grade, on test here, does come stacked with kit.

The new hatchback from ŠKODA has space for fiveup and, in 1.6 TDI guise, can extract up to 64.2mpg out of a tank. Also, with emissions of just 114g/km, the car is costeffective to run as a company vehicle.

Key features include cruise control; electrically heated door mirrors, multi-function steering wheel controls, Bluetooth and air conditioning. It’s easy to get comfortable behind the wheel too; the height adjustable seating and adaptable reach/ rake steering column makes this possible.

his motor is more budget than bling; but that in itself is no problem.

When it comes to thrills and spills the ŠKODA Rapid isn’t really quite as speedy as its name suggests. The oil-burner under the bonnet of the Czechmade motor powers it from rest to 62mph in 10.6 seconds and upwards to 118mph. It’s fairly slow going, and with only five gears it’s annoyingly easy to crunch the gearstick up into a non-existent sixth cog.

As well as the less than prompt performance the Rapid feels skittish at motorway speeds and the steering is too light to inspire confidence. The plastic trim is disappointing compared with, say, the more executivefocused ŠKODA Superb but, in 38 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

If you opt for the Elegance model you’ll also benefit from

• Economical √ • Stacked with kit √ • Practical load area √ • Less than ’rapid’ performance X • Interior plastics X easy and the load space square and practical in this, the seventh car in ŠKODA’s award-winning range.

Crucially, With Benefit in Kind (BIK) ratings from only 14 percent, the ŠKODA Rapid is expected to provide a shot in the arm to the brand’s rapidly growing fleet sales. On-the-road

The oil-burner under the bonnet of the Czechmade motor powers it from rest to 62mph in 10.6 seconds and upwards to 118mph. It’s fairly slow going, and with only five gears it’s annoyingly easy to crunch the gearstick up into a non-existent sixth cog.

16-inch alloys, cornering front fog lamps, rear electric windows, and chrome interior detailing. But no matter which variant of the Rapid you drive, you’ll find access to the boot

pricing starts from £12,900 for the Rapid 1.2-litre 75PS in entry level S trim, rising to £17,850 for the Rapid 1.6 TDI CR 105PS in flagship Elegance spec.

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Nomads Productions, Malton’s local drama group, are entering a new venture.

They are performing a revue at this year’s Pickering War Weekend.

The revue will be performed on all three days of the weekend on 11th, 12th and 13th October.

The revue will be performed next to the main station in Pickering in the group’s marquee and will contain ten sketches all based around the war years with the emphasis on comedy. There will be music of the period to accompany the fast moving, highly entertaining sketches.

Roger Kay, director and performer with, the group says he hopes that if this year’s revue goes well the idea will be a permanent feature of the group’s performing season.

So if you are going along to the weekend the group invite you to join them for what they guarantee will be a fun event.

Performances are at 3pm on the Friday 12pm and 3pm on the Saturday and 12pm on the Sunday.

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KITCHEN & BEDOOM DESIGNS TO SUIT YOU

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he people who are best qualified to speak for the benefits of Instyle Kitchens and Bedrooms are its customers.

In fact, owner Gary Langley says more than 80 per cent of his customers come through referrals from their family, friends and neighbours.

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is excellent and I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone.”

Gary said: “Often, someone looking for a new kitchen visits us while they’re shopping around, but they place their order with us, because once they’ve mentioned to their family and friends they had a look at Instyle, people tell them ‘You must go with Instyle – they did my kitchen, my neighbours’ kitchen, my aunty’s kitchen’...”

A kitchen is a long-term investment – but Instyle has received repeat business from some customers.

Gary added: “One lady had her second kitchen from us,

because she moved house and wanted exactly the same kitchen as she’d had before.

The kitchen in her new house was fine, it was only ten years old, but she said she couldn’t do with less than we’d fitted for her before.”

After 22 years of trading, Instyle Kitchens & Bedrooms has grown from a one-man band fitting one kitchen a month, to a six-strong team designing and installing three kitchens a week, plus bedrooms and bathrooms.

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After a visit to their wellestablished showroom in Haxby, Instyle’s experts organise the entire project from start to finish.

The process begins with a visit from Instyle’s designer Paul Streicher, who will listen to the customer and add lots of creative ideas to plan a kitchen that fits perfectly with their ideas, personality and home. A CAD (computer-aided design) will be produced, helping the customer visualise the end result.

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Gary then surveys the customer’s home, and project manages the work himself at no extra cost – bringing in and overseeing his own trusted team of electricians, plasterers, plumbers and tilers.

Around 90% of kitchens are completed within a week – granite work surfaces or extensive refits are the only exceptions.

Although a new kitchen is a big investment, Instyle consistently beats its competitors on price – customers often ring up to double check Gary and his team haven’t made a mistake on the quote.

But if money is tight, an Instyle facelift can freshen up a tiredout kitchen for an excellent price.

Gary said: “New cupboard doors, worktops and flooring can give the feel of a new kitchen for a fraction of the cost.

We are completely flexible; even if someone just wants a new sink, we’ll work with them to give them what they want.

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TRAVEL

By Lisa Eldridge

LOST IN A LOST CIVILISATION

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can barely see before me as the walls appear to snake in and out. I gingerly take each step carefully, unsure of the direction I am walking. All I can hear are footsteps and the sound of our voices as they echo from the high canyon walls. I feel as though I’m stuck in a computer game, looking for the exit but with no vision to see. ‘Are we going the right way?’ I ask but no one seems to know.

There are no stars and the night sky barely lights the way. Just hours before, this ancient city of Petra in Jordan was bustling with hoards of tourists and sellers.

Now, it is empty except for five Americans and one English girl.

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ride and the place is deserted.

When I entered the ‘Red-Rose City’ five hours ago, little did I know that I would be one of the last people to leave this historical site that day.

Petra attracts hoards of visitors each year and is the main attraction in Jordan. Known as the ‘Red Rose’ city, this sandstone carved site is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Last year marked the 2000th year of rediscovery of this ancient city that once belonged to the Nabataean civilization.

It is a place of timeless beauty with a kaleidoscope of colours and royal tombs. The Treasury itself is enough to leave you breathless before climbing the

800 steps to the Monastery that stands 50 metres tall. Night tours are held by candlelight on Mondays and Thursdays but being there at dusk is just as magical in this heritage site. But if the hike around the sites is too much, take a leaf out of my book and take a leisurely donkey ride, only make sure that you actually leave enough time to get out before darkness sets on this vast historical city or you may find yourself as we did - lost within a lost civilization…

Entry to Petra isn’t cheap and will cost 50 Jordanian Dinar for a day pass or 55 JD for two days but the proceeds go to the Queen Eilah humanitarian fund and the local Bedouins.

If you have the time, explore Little Petra - the more unknown part of the site where you can avoid the crowds.

Lisa Eldridge is a travel journalist specialising in solo female travel. www.girlabouttheglobe.com/ blog

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You may think that it’s all too late in the year to be planting, but there are some crops that definitely need to be thought of now, and others that, given an early start now, will benefit next Spring.

If you’ve not grown garlic before, then do try it - it’s easy to grow, can help protect other crops from pests, and with just a small amount of space you can grow enough to see you through the whole year!

Now is definitely the time to order your garlic bulbs and they can be planted anytime between now and Christmas, but preferably not when the soil is too wet. Rather than planting all the garlic together it may pay to spread it around the plot as the strong smell can be an aid in keeping pests such as the carrot root fly away from other crops.

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ELLA...

ON UNIVERSITIES For many people my age, this is a worry at the top of the list.

After getting our all-important results this year, there are far too many decisions to even comprehend, and along with them, far too many possible consequences.

Getting good enough grades to get in to university is only the beginning of the battle, choosing where to go is more like a tactical war plan, to which strategy is key.

Courses need to be evaluated and compared, accommodation needs to be examined, tutors and professors all need to be looked up, the ‘community feel’ of the institution needs assessing, (literally hours can be spent navigating student forums which debate the pros and cons of collegiate vs. non-collegiate unis), the distance from home needs to be accounted for, the transport to and from campus, and not forgetting the heavy artillery; cost.

Frankly, I’d rather sit at home and watch films, but that doesn’t change the fact that the applications some of us make this year will not only affect us for the following three years, but potentially forever. Some of the closest friends will be made at university; in fact a relatively high percentage of couples will have met at university. You might leave with a degree and also a life partner to boot. Not to mention the fact that it will follow you on your CV for the rest of your life, along with your degree choice.

All the more important then that we don’t choose wrong. 27,000 students dropped out last year, and according to the Telegraph, 32 percent said they might have chosen a different course if they’d had more information. It’s an expensive mistake to make, both in terms of money, and time spent being unhappy.

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The alternative to forget the whole kerfuffle and get yourself a job instead begins to look very appealing, and of course will get you a whole lot less debt.

However, then you miss out on the student years, supposedly the best years of your life. Free from parental influence, but without the responsibilities of a job, living communally, training your mind, gaining confidence, discovering yourself and who you want to become. And drinking, a fair bit of drinking. And parties. But mostly self-discovery.

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“There has been a steady flow of people in need through our doors since we opened.” says Lesley Hurley, volunteer, “And we are seeing different reasons for them coming too, from benefit delays helping a to homeless person Frontline servicestowith the ability distribute vouchers who had given accommodation afterbeen an assessment of need are at present:but had nothing in the cupboards to make a Homestart | Yorkshire Housing | Citizens Advice Bureau meal with. | Ryedale District Council (Housing section) | Stoneham | Hope out Debtthere, Advice we | Children’s | “ForHomestay the sceptical would Services like the public, have on the whole very Hopewho Central (Administrator, Mel been Benson) supportive, to know that we also try to signpost people to Food other services when they come is given strictly by to us for food and don’t encourage dependency on the a voucher system food we give out.

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Ryedale Foodbank simply fulfils a need. No more form filling and no more probing questions. You can expect just a cuppa and a friendly chat and a “Can we help you with anything else?”, or “Have you heard of .........” (Besom or Hope Debt Advice etc.)

To date Ryedale Foodbank has helped over 35 people in need, 13 of them children, and the food donated by the public totals over 3 metric tonnes.

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I do enjoy watching ‘Dragons’ Den’ on television, where potential entrepreneurs pitch an idea to five millionaires for an investment into their new business idea.

I am particularly amused by those who see themselves as ‘inventors’; who believe they have spotted a ‘gap in the market’ and invent a solution they now want to sell. Some persuade the Dragons to invest and others leave with nothing. Recently, an inventor presented the ‘all-weather washing line’ - a solution to drying clothes in the rain, a cover for a rotary line! He had correctly recognised a problem, the unpredictable weather in Britain makes it difficult to dry clothes outside, yet, according to the Dragons, his solution wasn’t practical. The cover assumed that the rain fell vertically, not at an angle from the side; it didn’t take into consideration potential wind or the need for warm air for the drying process.

Such is the need locally, a foodbank distribution centre is also planned for Pickering in a few months’ time. This means that people won’t have to travel so far and incur the extra cost that involves (if you are having trouble feeding yourself going on the bus to Malton will be an expense you could do without).

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SPRING FORWARD, FALL BACK

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he Americanised mnemonic in the title helps us remember which way the clocks change in the autumn or spring.

On the 27th October clocks must be put back by one hour, bringing the UK back to GMT, Greenwich Mean Time. But when and why did this all start?

Before railways were invented, towns in Britain set their own times known as Local Time, dictated by when the sun rose and set with midday when the sun was at its highest. So the time in London was around twenty minutes ahead of the time in Land’s End. With people travelling relatively short distances by horsedrawn vehicles, they just adjusted their pocket-watch to their destination’s Local Time upon arrival.

However, the developing rail system, along with the introduction of telegrams, meant Local Time became increasingly inconvenient. Rail timetables, for example, were impossible to create. Something needed to be done to solve these logistical problems.

An international group met in 1884 to discuss the issue and decided that Greenwich Mean Time would be used as the global standard, with all other countries measuring their time differences in relation to GMT. Greenwich was chosen because the longestablished “Nautical Almanac”, written by Nevil Maskelyne in the 18th century, referred all distance tables to the Greenwich meridian – 0° longitude. This method has remained to this day.

British Summer Time was first proposed in 1907 by William Willett, who used to ride his horse through the Kent countryside early every morning. Irritated by everyone still asleep while the sun had been up for hours, he published a leaflet called “The Waste of Daylight”. His seemingly eccentric proposal was not acknowledged although he continued to campaign for its acceptance until his death in 1915. Willett’s arguments for the change included longer daylight working hours and the saving of fuel during the evenings.

The First World War brought a sudden change when Germany, its allies and occupied territories introduced the system in 1916 for these precise reasons. A few weeks later Britain and its allies followed suit by

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introducing British Summer Time on the 21st May 1916.

A number of experiments have taken place since the first introduction of British summer Time. For example, during the Second World War Britain tried out Double British Summer Time by leaving the clocks one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time during the winter and two hours ahead in the summer. And in 1968 clocks were put forward as usual in March but not reversed in October. This three-year trial was called British Standard Time and lasted until 1971.

Clock changing has always been controversial but the pros equal the cons so no resolution has ever happened despite continual lobbying. We just have to remember to change every single clock and watch in our homes. If you think that’s complicated, consider the problem encountered in a town in Australia.

Tweed Heads, in New South Wales is located on the border of Queensland. Here you can actually change time zones simply by crossing a road. New South Wales uses Daylight Savings Time while Queensland doesn’t. Timed well, you could celebrate two birthdays in one day.

And you thought we had problems changing the clocks by only one hour twice a year!

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CHRONICLES IN THE LIFE OF ALFIE PART 3 for this, I would most definitely have got away with it.

AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW OF A DAY IN PRACTICE. Today I’m in trouble. This is my fault!

Last night Phil finished work late so ordered an Indian takeaway, which he left on the kitchen side, whilst he locked the car. I had only meant to sniff it, perhaps taste a little but it was just so good I ate it. All of it!

Phil was not at all happy when he returned to find me amongst the empty foil trays, which I had also torn apart for good measure. Of course I tried to deny any involvement, to pretend there had never been a curry, sadly my ears had slipped in it and had turned a funny colour. I think had it not been

Phil was very cross, which I only made worse when I tried to ingratiate myself by rubbing up against him and accidently rubbed my curry soaked ears on his new sofa.

I slumped off to bed, promising to myself I would never be so bad again, and I meant it, I really did, I hated making Phil cross. Unfortunately this was not to be the case.

I had woken with a start. I had known it was late as the house was quiet and bathed in darkness.

My stomach was painful and grumbling. I felt apologetic but Phil needed to let me out. I had run upstairs and jumped on the bed and started to lick Phil’s face to alert him to my needs. This was not gratefully received and I found myself in the hallway with the bedroom door shut firmly behind me. Feeling sorry for myself I curled up on the new sofa, which had instantly made me feel better as it still smelt of Phil. It was on this sofa that I was then

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Opportunities to fundraise are fewer yet the need to take in and rehome dogs continues to grow.

Sadly we are always full and have to turn dogs away. Spare a thought for your local dog rescues and if you see a collection tin, even if you only have a few coppers to give, they will always be appreciated.

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sick. Very sick. This is where Phil found me this morning as he came downstairs muttering about bad dogs and no sleep.

The journey to work was a tense one. I sat in the foot-well quietly and did not react even when Phil bought a bacon sandwich and proceeded to eat it in front of me.

At work I silently greeted the others then laid on my bed in disgrace.

Later that morning the girls let me into the garden.

After pottering around for a bit I got bored, it was then that I found the hole in the fence.

Following a smell, I found some feathered friends who seemed to want to play. It was so exciting watching them run around squawking and flapping.

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Which is why when we make the difficult visits to the council pounds we prioritise those dogs most at risk of being put down, rather than just take the dogs that we know will be easy to rehome. We recently had to launch a desperate appeal to help us raise funds to rescue more dogs as the pounds were full and many dogs were facing an uncertain future. Despite a busy fundraising calendar we are always in desperate need of donations, so if you can spare a few pounds a month this could help us to save another dog. For more information on providing a monthly donation please call the rescue or email ryedaledogrescue@yahoo.co.uk

Ryedale Dog Rescue NEEDS YOU!

We are an entirely volunteer run charity and every penny we raise goes towards rescuing and caring for our dogs, but we are a small team and we are always looking for new volunteers. So if you can spare a day a month to man a fundraising stall, organise an annual fundraising event or maybe you are a whizz on Ebay?...Any hour you can give will be appreciated, by us and of course the dogs!

If you are interested in volunteering for the rescue please contact Sarah on 07764 628015 or email ryedaledogrescue@yahoo.co.uk

Christmas is coming...

It will soon be upon us so if you are looking for a unique gift then why not sponsor one of our dogs? For just £25 per year you will receive a goody bag and regular updates on your sponsor dog. Alternatively why not purchase one of our fabulous 2014 calendars that feature dogs that were rescued and re-homed by that charity in the last twelve months. If you would like any

DOG OF THE MONTH - JOEY Joey is a quiet dog and approximately 2 years old.

Believed to be a Labrador cross he is a friendly chap and is always pleased to see you.

He is also an athletic young dog, so a loving home that can provide him with plenty of exercise would be ideal for this lovely lad.

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information on our various Christmas presents please contact us or visit our website.

PATIENTLY WAITING FOR A LOVING HOME - LADY Lady is a very pretty red staffie bitch and she would like a home where she is the only dog as she likes all the cuddles and love to herself. She loves people and is looking for a loving home where she can curl up on someone’s knee for a cuddle.

If you think that you might be able to give either Joey or Lady the loving home that they deserve please contact Ryedale Dog Rescue on 07581324153.

For more information on the rescue, the dogs we currently have for adoption and how you can help please visit www.ryedaledogrescue.com or join Ryedale Dog Rescue on Facebook.

ARE YOU AN

EX-BROWNIE IN NORTON?

Have you been connected with 1st Norton Brownies?

During October 1st Norton Brownie Pack will be celebrating their 60th birthday and are holding an open afternoon at St Peter’s Church House, Langton Road, Norton on Saturday 2nd November between 1.30-3.30pm.

The afternoon will start by cutting the birthday cake and includes a raffle (proceeds for British Heart Foundation), a display of photographs and memorabilia from the past 60 years and a fashion show organised by the Brownies. Refreshments will also be available.

The afternoon is open to family and friends, Brownies past, present and future.

If you are an ex-1st Norton Brownie or a parent of a Brownie, please come along and celebrate with us.

For more information please call into Brooklyn, Langton Road on Wednesday evenings between 6-7pm.

Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 8th October

WHAT’S ON: Local events in Ryedale. opportunity to shoot in the Long Gallery. 6 places only per course, £115

THE MILTON ROOMS

11 OCTOBER From Bach to Bond

Tel: 01653 696 240 Box office: 01653 600 048

9 OCTOBER

Carrvick Sisters

17 OCTOBER

Dan Whitehouse

19 OCTOBER

Ryedale Book Festival

21 OCTOBER

Comedy Chris Ramsey

25 OCTOBER

Jinski - Music in the studio

RYEDALE SPECIAL FAMILIES 5 OCTOBER “We Will Rock You”

Queen II, one of the leading Queen tribute bands, will perform at Malton’s Milton Rooms. The band faithfully recreates the energy, excitement and emotion of a classic Queen concert. An authentic four piece line up delivers powerful vocals, driving rock anthems and the closest sounding “Brian May” guitar playing yet!

Tickets are priced at £13.50 and are available now from Malton Tourist Information Centre (based at Malton Library). You can either call in, email at maltontic@btconnect. com or phone 01653 600048 All proceeds from the evening will go to help local charity Ryedale Special Families in their on-going work in providing care, support, events and activities, for over 450 Ryedale based families who have children with disabilities and/or special needs. www.ryedalespecialfamilies. org.uk

CASTLE HOWARD www.castlehoward.co.uk Visitor information on 01653 648333 8 OCTOBER Stable Courtyard Craft & Produce Markets – 10am

Over 25 stalls selling delicious food and beautiful crafts in the stunning surroundings of Castle Howard Stable Courtyard. Free admission

4 OCTOBER Photography Course

10.30am – 5pm An ‘Introduction to Landscape Photography’ with York photographer Chris Ceaser including photographic sessions in the grounds and gardens, lunch and exclusive

MIKRON THEATRE COMPANY 11 OCTOBER “Don’t Shoot the Messenger!”

7:30pm at Old Malton War Memorial Hall, Town Street, Old Malton.

A comical journey through five centuries of postal history and a look into the future, in these days of email and text messages. Told in their unique style with music and humour by professional travelling theatre group. Tickets £11 (£9 concessions) from Malton

7.30pm A charity piano recital to raise funds for York Against Cancer.

Yorkshire born Emmanuel Vass will perform a range of pieces from Back and Debussy to Gershwin as well as his own arrangements of the Bond theme and Bohemian Rhapsody. Tickets £15

30 OCTOBER Chills & Thrills Halloween Spectacular

4.30pm – 8.30pm (approx) An evening of Halloween entertainment for all the family. Castle Howard will be transformed into a spooky wonderland with witches, wizard, ghosts and ghouls.

There’ll be spooky storytelling, face painters, fire eaters and stilt walkers as well as a ‘Horses of Halloween’ stunt riding show. Adults £15, Concessions (Under 16s/ Senior/Students) £10 Tourist Information Centre 01653-600048 (card payments available) or from Chris Edwards 01653-698452. More information at www.mikron. org.uk

RYEDALE FOLK MUSEUM 31 OCTOBER Halloween Party

6-8pm For further information on all events and for details of craft courses see www. ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk or telephone 01751 417367

Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk before 8th October 2013

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RYEDALE DOG RESCUE 4 OCTOBER Auction of Promises

Ryedale Dog Rescue will be holding their first ever Auction of Promises at Malton Cricket Club and 07581 324153 or emailing ryedaledogrescue@yahoo.com If you would like to purchase tickets for the auction evening or if you are able to donate items even skills that you would be happy to offer as an auction item please get in touch with Rosie on 07581 324153.

scones, buns and more. Hog roast in the car park. Suitable donations of tombola prizes, raffle prizes and cakes would be gratefully received.

Coffee Mornings

Twice weekly coffee mornings to raise funds for the Royal British Legion on Mondays and Wednesdays at Legion House, Champley’s Yard, Pickering.

5 OCTOBER

Market opens from 10.30am at Hovingham Village Hall. www.hovingham-market.org.uk

PICKERING & THORNTON LE DALE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION 12 OCTOBER

The Pickering & Thornton branch of the Royal British Legion will be holding their annual event at the WRVS centre, Pickering from 9.30am during Pickering War Weekend. Food throughout the day starting with breakfast, coffee and tea, bacon butties,

7 OCTOBER

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

HOWSHAM MILL

Power drawing. For all ages.

12 – 4pm.

MALTON & NORTON RAILWAY CLUB

12 OCTOBER

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET

BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS

20 OCTOBER Big Draw

MALTON FOOD LOVERS MARKET 9am to 3pm With Halloween on the horizon, come and taste the gorgeous treats you can make with your pumpkins. Buy your pumpkin for the children’s lantern and make something amazing and tasty with the succulent soft flesh. www.welovemalton.co.uk

section. Anyone who is interested in exhibiting, please contact Laura Cawood on 01751 431220 for a schedule.

5,12,19,26 OCTOBER Musical Evening

Saturday nights – Live music entertainment from 8.30pm.

A YEAR OF PATCHWORK & QUILTING 27 & 28 SEPTEMBER

Exhibition at Memorial Hall, Pickering 12 Month Themes, 365 Exhibits and More than 52 quilts.

Classes by Silver Thimble.

Refreshments & Giant Raffle.

Entry & Catalogue £3.00, Catalogue £1.00

KIRKBYMOORSIDE HORTICULTURAL SHOW 28 SEPTEMBER

2pm – 4.30pm at The Memorial Hall, Kirkbymoorside Admission Adults 50p, Children Free. Exhibits of flowers, vegetables, fruit, plants, homecraft, handicraft and photography. Also a children’s

7,14,21,28 OCTOBER Local Charity Bingo Monday nights at 7.30pm

9,16,23,30 OCTOBER Whist Drive

Wednesday nights at 7.15pm.

31 OCTOBER Family Halloween Night

Fun for all the family. Knock Out games, Where am I?, prizes, disco and much more! There will be a raffle so come along to win a prize! £1 admission, 50p child, at the Social Club from 7pm onwards.

KIRK THEATRE, PICKERING 9 - 13 OCTOBER Blitz and Pieces

Pickering Musical Society Wartime Show - Tickets available from the Box Office Curtain 7:30pm, doors 6:45pm

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Quality prizes, excellent raffle.

Tickets £15 including buffet lunch. Available from Charlie Chambers/Anne Bell from September onwards.

HELMSLEY LIBRARY

25 OCTOBER Cliff Richard Tribute Night

The Kirk Theatre Tribute Nights Tickets available from TV House and the Box Office. Curtain 7:30pm, doors open at 6:45pm Box Office on 01751 474833.

Kirk Theatre, Hungate, Pickering, YO18 7DL

RYEDALE SINGING FOR THE BRAIN

For more information visit website www.nymr.co.uk

The courses are: 16 October, 10am - 12 noon focus on historic newspapers For more information and to book a place, please contact Helmsley library on 0845 034 9527 or email helmsley.library@ northyorks.gov.uk.

At Friends Meeting House, 19 Castlegate, Pickering YO18 7AX. Membership Annual £6.

Tickets Members £4, Children £2, Day member including admission £5, Unwaged £4. For more information contact Alison Lawson on 01751 472827 or member@pebble8.freeserve. co.uk

For people with memory problems and their carers, 2-4pm. Salvation Army, 40 Wood Street, Norton For more information contact the local Alzheimer’s Society Office on 01723 500958.

A BRIDGE DAY 28 OCTOBER

In aid of Save the Children A bridge day at Norton College, Langton Road, Norton.

RYEDALE FILM SOCIETY 27 OCTOBER About Elly

YORK & DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY SHOW 2013

An informal singing group for people with memory problems and their carers, 1.30pm -3pm.

At the Salvation Army, 40 Wood Street, Norton.

For more information contact the local Alzheimer’s Society Office on 01723 500958

10 OCTOBER

Enjoy some half term fun with a trip on the Railway and be transported back into a world of magic and enchantment.

Start your computer-based family history search at Helmsley library through our monthly family history sessions.

Beginners as well as more advanced researchers are welcome.

9 & 23 OCTOBER

MALTON & NORTON MEMORY CAFÉ

26 OCTOBER – 3 NOVEMBER Witches and Wizards Week

5 & 6 OCTOBER

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY 27 – 29 SEPTEMBER 40th Anniversary Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 OCTOBER Railway in Wartime

Relive the amazing spirit and camaraderie of World War II and enjoy the various reenactments, entertainment, street parades and vehicle displays along the line at Pickering, Le Visham, Goathland and Grosmont Stations.

Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Wigginton, York YO32 2PU, 11-4pm Admission Adults £3.50, OAP £3, Child £2 (under 5 years free), Family (2+2) £8.

FUN DOG SHOW 29 SEPTEMBER

In aid of Yorkshire Coast Dog Rescue. Scalby Parish Hall, Scalby Road, Scarborough 2-4pm. Enter your dogs in our FUN dog show. The last one of the year so don’t miss out. Entry Free to event, 50p entry to ring classes. Stallholders welcome, to book ring: 07583 269614 (£5 a stall). More information at www.yorkshire-coast-dogrescue.com

Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk before 8th October 2013.

Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk before 8th October 2013

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

HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE

11 OCTOBER Uncorked

7.30pm Tickets: £12 We go straight to the heart of folk, blues and poetry with this classy trio of acts to enhance the fine wines in both Auditorium and Studio Bar.

4 OCTOBER Snake Davis & Helen Watson: Burden of Paradise

7.30pm Tickets: £14 / Concs £12. Offer 6 or more tickets £11 each. This breathtakingly skillful band plays unique interpretations of evocative songs from Dylan to Dowland and beyond, inviting audiences into a world of tenderness, virtuosity and witty anarchic banter.

5 OCTOBER An Evening with David Nobbs

7.30pm Tickets: £12 / Concs £10 The man behind The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin looks back on 50 years as a TV comedy writer. With early work on That Was The Week That Was, he wrote for comedians including Frankie Howerd, Dick Emery, The Two Ronnies and David Jason, and edited 68 episodes of Sez Les with Les Dawson. This is the first time this seriously entertaining writer takes to the stage himself to tell the stories behind a lifetime of comedy writing.

12 OCTOBER The Gramophones present ‘End to End’

7.30pm Tickets: £10 / Concs £8 In April 2012 three women made an 874-mile journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats, using as many kinds of transport as they possibly could and trusting to the kindness of strangers. This engaging tale of friendship and momentary connections will leave audiences itching for their own adventure.

13 OCTOBER Gould Piano Trio

7.30pm Tickets: £18 / U18’s £9 The Gould Piano Trio have remained at the forefront of the chamber music scene for over twenty years. They will play the wonderfully bright beginning of Beethoven’s Trio Op.1 no.1, the pensive Faure’s D minor Trio and Mendelssohn’s 2nd Piano trio’s finale.

18 OCTOBER An Audience with Joanne Gregory

International Medium and Author. 7.30pm. Tickets: £15 Spend an evening in the company of one of the UKs most enlightening and entertaining Mediums. Born with

Clairaudient abilities Joanne brings forward genuine proof of the survival of our spirit with compassion and humour.

19 OCTOBER The Showstoppers

7.30pm.

Ticket: £14/ Concs £12.

Offer 6+ tickets £11 each.

A writer has just one hour to create a hit musical. Stuck for ideas he takes audience suggestions for a title, storylines and musical styles that they’d like to see in the show. The Showstoppers then create a top quality musical from scratch. Utterly unpredictable, frequently side-splittingly funny, packed with drama and featuring dazzling dance routines and catchy melodies.

20 OCTOBER Coffee Concert

11am. Tickets: £8 (including coffee served from 10 – 10.45am) JULIA PUSKER – violin / TADASHI IMAI – piano Julia Pusker, the recipient of many major awards in her home country of Hungary before studying at the Royal Academy of Music. Tadashi Imai is a junior fellow of the Royal Academy.

20 OCTOBER Spartacus

Bolshoi Ballet Live ScreeningSun 20 October, time

Do you run a local club? Do you have an event in November or December?

4pm Tickets: £12 / Concs £11 One of the Bolshoi’s masterpieces, this spectacular epic ballet recounts the adventures of the legendary slave who became a gladiator.

emerge from Buenos Aires for decades.

He will be accompanied by outstanding pianist and bandeonista from Finland Mikko Helenius and by dancers Maral and Mariano whose authentic style pushes the boundaries of this seductive dance.

24 – 26 OCTOBER The Four Seasons

7.30pm Tickets: £10 / Concs £9 A striking selection of short plays in the Studio Bar.

26 OCTOBER Stained Glass Decorations (Workshop) With Ann Southeran. 10am 4pm Cost: £40 Incl. Materials During this one day workshop you will learn to cut simple shapes from coloured glass, wrap them with copper foil and solder them together to make attractive and eye-catching decorations to hang in a window. All tools and patterns are provided. You may well be able to make more than one piece during the day, depending on how ambitious you are! Bring a packed lunch.

Max no. of participants 10 people.

Ages 16+

27 OCTOBER Billy With his Boots On

7.30pm Tickets: £12 / Concs £10 / U18s £7.50 A compelling new drama

by BAFTA nominated Tom Needham from this exciting young company. Billy, a 19 yearold cowboy fanatic with learning difficulties, finds himself at the centre of a media whirlwind surrounding the country’s decision to re-instate the death penalty. As Billy is found holding a smoking gun, does the truth stand a chance?

28 OCTOBER Binmen

2.30pm Tickets: £6 / Concs £3 This play with music, for young children and their families, is a story of recycling and transformation. Don and Sam are bin men with big dreams.

They want to save the world and have fun doing it!

28 OCTOBER Hamlet – NT Live Screening

7pm Tickets: £13 / Concs £12 Olivier Award-winning actor Rory Kinnear plays Hamlet in a dynamic production of Shakespeare’s complex and profound play about the human condition, directed by Nicholas Hytner.

30 OCTOBER Unmythable

7.30pm. Tickets: £10 / U18’s £5 One show. Three actors. All the Greek myths. Heroes, monsters and randy gods go head-to-head in a hilarious and unforgettable journey through the greatest stories ever told.

An anarchic blend of comedy, cross-dressing, stories and songs. Age 12+

31 OCTOBER Tango de Amor

7.30pm Tickets: £12 / Concs £10 Martin Alvarado, widely considered Argentina’s finest tango singer, is the most exciting and significant voice to

THE HISTORY WARDROBE 3 OCTOBER The History Wardrobe presents Agatha Christie and Art Deco “Seductive, sensational and chic” Welburn Village Hall, Welburn YO60 7EG at 2.30pm for 3.00pm.

A stunning presentation celebrating the life and times of the Queen of Crime with the added twist of a mystery to solve!

Characters are brought to life through dramatic readings and dazzling fashions from the 20s & 30s - dainty dresses, beaded ‘flapper’ frocks and sweeping evening gowns. Tickets £15 to include full traditional afternoon tea.

For further information and to book tickets pleasecontact: Melanie Gooder, T & M Conservatives 01653 693502 or email: info@thirskand maltonconservatives.com

Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk before 8th October 2013

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WEA PICKERING 5 OCTOBER Saturday Day Class

Tutor: Dr.Robert Wright China and the West.

10.00 am - 4.00 pm at The Memorial Hall, Mill Suite, Potter Hill, Pickering.

Fees £20.

18 OCTOBER Friday Talk

18th October 2013.

Peter Bleach “Generals of the First World War”.

7.30 pm at the Friends Meeting House, Castlegate, Pickering.

There is no fee to attend the talks, but a donation of £2 will help to cover cost.

19 OCTOBER Saturday Day Class

Tutor: Heather Gatt Introduction to Batik 10.00 am - 4.00 pm at the Memorial Hall, Potter Hill, Pickering.

Fees: £20 plus approx. £5 for materials payable to the tutor.

Must be booked in advance.

Contact 01751 476118 or email: jdsclark@btinternet. com

8 NOVEMBER Friday Talk

Alastair Dalgleish “Heroes and Villains for the Wild West.”

7.30 pm at the Friends Meeting house, Castlegate, Pickering.

There is no fee, but a donation of £2 will help to cover costs.

SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES 28 SEPTEMBER Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning Event for Macmillan Cancer Support At Sheriff Hutton Village Hall between 10am and 12 noon .

At Helmsley Arts Centre 7.30pm. Members free. Nonmembers £10 per lecture.

Membership is £40 for 9 lectures. Affiliated to NADFAS. Further information from 01845 523766.

12 OCTOBER Jumble Sale for The Samaritans. Sheriff Hutton Village Hall. 2 -4pm.

PICKERING WARTIME WEEKEND 2013 EDEN CAMP 19 OCTOBER Palestine Veterans Association Reunion and Service

Annual reunion and service for the veterans of British military forces and Palestine Police who served in Palestine between 1923 and 1948.

HELMSLEY DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY 7 OCTOBER Lecture by Janet CanettyClarke

‘Pipers and Tune: John and Myfanwy Piper and the Music of Benjamin Britten’ Janet Canetty-Clarke is a University lecturer and Conductor Emeritus of the Sussex Chorus. John Piper’s stage designs and costumes, and his wife Myfanwy’s three librettos were integral to the development of Benjamin Britten’s operas.

11 – 13 OCTOBER

A wartime themed spectacular that is the biggest of it’s kind anywhere in Europe. There will be a packed weekend of live entertainment at Pickering Showground including, WWII Re-enactments, Living History Groups, Vintage Fairground rides, singers, dancing, workshops, best dressed competition, fashion shows, camping facilities, refreshments, bar, free shuttle bus into town centre for more events and the pubs and clubs around the town will be entertaining with live music, singalong sessions and dance.

For more information contact the events team at Pickering Showground on 0845 413 7672 or email them at enquiries@ pickering-elv.com

RYEDALE BOOK FESTIVAL 19 – 20 OCTOBER

Visit www.ryedalebookfestival. com for more details

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TABLE TOP SALE

AMPLEFORTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

26 OCTOBER

9 OCTOBER

Thornton le Dale Village Hall at 11am Tables £5 to be pre-booked, contact Karen on 01751 473023. Tea/coffee available.

Proceeds to the Village Hall

Ceilidh FEATURING ‘HOT AND BOTHERED’

GREAT FOLK DANCING BAND

CEILIDH 19 OCTOBER In aid of 1st Norton Scout Group

Featuring ‘Hot not Bothered’ – Great Folk Dancing Band!

Norton College, 7-11pm Buffet provided. Bring your own drinks & glasses. Tickets and further details from Ian on 01653 694900. Tickets: Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) £25, Adults £10, Children £5

FAIRTRADE CHRISTMAS SHOP 1 & 2 November Malton & Norton Fairtrade Group

Friends Meeting House, Greengate, Malton. 1st Nov: 10.30-4.30pm, 2nd Nov 10-4pm Gifts, crafts, cards, decorations and full range of fairly traded goods. Come and support our Third World Producers and our Fairtrade Town.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT AND FIREWORK EXTRAVAGANZA Norton College Saturday 19th October

Ampleforth Village Hall at 7.30pm Talk by Dr Barry Harrison entitled ‘Historical Homes and it’s Lanscape of Ampleforth”.

Admission £2.50 which includes refreshments, and any interested persons welcome.

7pm - 11pm

3 NOVEMBER

Buffet is provided.

Bring your own drinks and glasses.

Norton College, 5.30 – 8pm, Parking at St Peters Church Tickets/further details from food, fireworks, Youth games, Ian on 01653 694900. climbing wall, ball pool TICKET PRICES: Weather-proofed for 2013! New Family ticket: (2 adults & 2 giant childen) £25.00. marquee!

Adults: £10.00.

Tickets Children: £5.00 Adults £2, Children £1, under 2 free In aid of 1st Norton Scout Group For further information, please call us on 01653 697796 or email office@elimryedale.net

VINTAGE TEA PARTY & COUNTRY CRAFTS 27 OCTOBER

Rosedale East Reading Room, 2-4.30pm You are invited to a Vintage Tea Party with Country Crafts on Sunday 27th October from 2pm. At Rosedale Reading Room, Rosedale East. Donations for tea and cakes will be sent to Stepping Stones Orphanage in India.

Please come along for a nice cuppa, piece of yummy cake and a natter! You might even be able to do some Christmas shopping! Our very own “Rosedale Swing Band” will be there to play for us. Sue Procter rosedalesue@hotmail.com or call 01751 417153. El Shaddai Charity www.childrescue. net Please ask Sue for further details. Join us for a relaxing cuppa and yummy cake!

ACOUSTIC & JAZZ EVENING 26 OCTOBER

The Memorial Hall, Pickering at 7pm Tickets: £5 includes buffet supper tea, coffee and squash (bring your own wine/beer).

Children under 11 free. All profits to charity. Tickets available through Television House Pickering & Fred on 01751 474211

DERWENT DIGGERS GARDENING CLUB 7 OCTOBER

Trinity Methodist Chapel, Commercial Street, Norton ‘Chrysanthemums - Growing and Showing’ An illustrated talk by Roger Brownbridge.

Everyone welcome. Members £2, Visitors £3. For enquiries please call 01653 697845

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SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP

by that lovely man DJ Big George Anderson. Tickets are still £8.50 per person and must be booked in advance. Please take your own drinks, glasses, supper or snacks.

Ring 01904 765780 or email: mickeyramsbottom@hotmail. co.uk for further information.

40s/50s dress if possible please, but not essential. This event supports Marie Curie Cancer Care.

12 OCTOBER

Sheriff Hutton Village Hall at 7.30pm. ‘Thomas Lumsden and the Destruction of Sheriff Hutton Castle’ presented by Tony Wright. Raffle & light refreshments. Tickets £5 from Margaret Thompson 01347 878465 or Beryl Haigh 01347 878363.

CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING 9 NOVEMBER

Malton Lifeboats Guild are holding a Christmas Coffee Morning at the Conservative Club, Malton Market Place, 10.00a.m. RNLI Christmas Cards will be on sale.

SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY 1940S/50S DANCE NIGHT 2 NOVEMBER

Haxby Memorial Hall from 7.30 - 11.00pm Why not join Mickey Ramsbottom & The Alka Seltzer Sisters for another popular dance night, this time with mainly music from the 1940s but with a little bit of 1950s thrown in for good measure.

Enjoy music and dances such as the popular Jive, Lindy Hop, Waltzes, Gay Gordons, Strolls, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Cha Cha Cha, Tango, Charleston, Military Two Step, Valeta and more. All played

NOMADS PRODUCTION, MALTON 11, 12, 13 OCTOBER

Malton’s local drama group are performing a revue at this year’s Pickering War Weekend. The revue will be performed next to the main station in Pickering in the group’s marquee and will contain ten sketches all based around the war years with the emphasis on comedy. There will be music of the period to accompany the fast moving, highly entertaining sketches.

Performances are at 3pm on the Friday, 12pm and 3pm on the Saturday, 12pm on the Sunday.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING ROADSHOWS MONDAY 21 OCTOBER

Kirkbymoorside British Legion Club, YO62 6JE

TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER

Wombleton Village Hall, YO62 7SE

WEDNESDAY 23 OCTOBER Pickering Friends Meeting House, Castlegate, Y018 7AX Thursday 24 October Suddaby’s, Malton YO17 7HP www.suddabys.co.uk

FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

Slingsby Village Hall, YO62 4AD Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm each evening.

FUNDRAISING EVENT 11 OCTOBER Village Hall and Cancer Research fundraising

With Pampered Chef at Great Habton Village Hall. 7.30pm.

Tickets £5 to include a glass of wine or a soft drink and nibbles. Tickets available in advance or on the night from Carol Kellett on 01653 668296.

Proceeds to go towards Village Hall Funds and Pampered Chef donate a percentagre to Cancer Research UK.

Do you run a local club? Do you have an event in November or December?

RYEDALE • OCTOBER 2013 • ISSUE 93 ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES CELL GROUPS

Meet Mondays at various venues to share fellowship and to explore the Christian Faith. Our members come from Malton across to Hovingham. Meet socially and enjoy walks and meals together.

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

CLAXTON & SAND HUTTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Meet in the village hall on 1st Monday of each month 10am to 12pm. No charge for meetings or tuition.

Contact Rachel: 07970956022.

CONNECTIONS CRAFT CLUB

Meet every Wednesday in term time 1.30 - 3.30pm rear of Methodist Church, Pickering. For women - all levels of experience.

Contact Ruth: 01751 474291.

DERWENT DIGGERS GARDENING CLUB

Social gardening in Malton, Norton & surrounding area. Meetings held on the 1st Monday of each month at the Trinity Methodist Church in Norton. Membership: £7pp per year or £10 for two people living at the same address. Contact: 01653 697845

EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD RYEDALE BRANCH

Meet at Wrelton Village Hall on the last Saturday of the month.

(Except Aug and Dec). 10am workshop and at 2pm business meeting and a speaker. Coffee and tea are provided but bring packed lunches. Open to visitors at £5. Don’t have to be an expert to join.

Contact Janet: 01751 473875.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB

Meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except August) at 7.30pm in Wigginton Recreation Hall. Welcome new members and visitors to join us for flower arranging demonstrations, workshops, talks and practice classes.

Contact Joy White: 01904 765676.

HOPE CENTRAL COFFEE HOUSE

Home to youth groups, X:Talk, Young at Heart Lunch Club, Quiz Nights and Debt Advice. For more information on any of the activities at Hope Central, please e-mail office@hopecentral. net or phone (01653) 697796. www.elimryedale.net or www. hopecentral.info

KIRKBYMOORSIDE & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB

1st and 3rd Thursday at 7.30pm.

British Legion Club, Shaw Lane, Kirkbymoorside. All abilities & experience welcome.

Contact: www.kirkbymoorsidecamera-club.co.uk

KIRKBYMOORSIDE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The committee normally meet every 2-3 months to discuss organising the yearly horticultural show and any changes to the schedule etc. We normally meet on a Monday/Tuesday evening at about 6.30pm at one of the committee member’s houses.

Our next meeting is on Monday 16th September 2013; if you are interested in becoming part of the committee or helping out at the yearly show, please contact Laura or Neil Cawood on 01751 431220.

LACEMAKING CLASSES

3rd Saturday of each month in Middleton village hall from 10am - 3 pm. Take up this craft or if you’re already a lacemaker - join us. Contact Irene: 01757 288656

MALTON & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB

Every other Friday, 7pm at Rainbow Lane Community Centre Malton. Yearly program is split into two halves Sept to Dec and Jan to July with events and exhibitions taking place through the summer months.

Welcome anyone with an interest in photography.

Contact: 01653 619181 or 01653 628982 or www.maltoncameraclub.co.uk

MALTON & DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB

3rd Tuesday of the month at 2pm. Old Malton Memorial Hall.

Flower arranging demonstrations, workshops,talks, outings.

New members welcome.

Contact Maggie, Secretary: 01653 698741.

MARTON & NORMANBY GARDENING CLUB

Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month in Marton & District Village Hall, Marton at 7.30pm. Programme of speakers, visits and annual Produce Show in August.

Monthly competition for the Cross Cup. Discounts on orders above £10 with six local plant and garden centres.

Contact: 01751 433105.

MALTON & NORTON NATIONAL WOMEN’S REGISTER

Meet fortnightly. Join other lively minded women for discussions, book readings, theatre visits Day Conferences friendships.

Want sometime and space to be just you? Contact: www.nwr. org.uk email: office@nwr.org.uk | 0845 4500287

MALTON & NORTON ROTARY CLUB

A community organisation open to males & females who help raise money towards international and local projects. Meet Monday, 6pm for 6.30pm at the Old Lodge, Malton.

Contact John Howard: john. howard1@btinternet.com or see www.rotary-ribi.org.

MALTON BRIDGE CLUB

Wednesdays at 7.15pm at Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club.

Contact: 01653 693501 or 01653 693553.

MALTON COUNTRY QUILTERS

Meet at the Methodist Church Rooms, Saville Street, Malton on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month (excluding January and July). From 7.30 to 9.30pm.

Interests are wide ranging including patchwork, quilting, beading and needlecraft. Welcome all abilities.

Contact Mary: 01653 694445.

MALTON LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB

Meet at the Forest & Vale Hotel for lunch and a speaker once a month. Contact Cath Taylor: 01653 692601.

NEWBRIDGE PARK GROUP

The Newbridge Park Group is a voluntary group, aiming to formally develop the existing facilities in the disused quarry and adjoining neglected woodland on Newbridge Road in Pickering.

Locals can enjoy cycling and walking, and we also aim to reintroduce native species as part of a long term woodland management plan. ‘Live Local, Ride Local’ For more information: www.newbridgepark.org

NORTH YORKSHIRE SNAPPERS

For anyone interested in photography. Get-togethers once a month to take photos, share ideas, learn and meet other people who understand the need to wait half an hour for a cloud to move by 3 inches for the perfect shot! For more information and to register go to www.meetup. com/North-Yorkshire-Snappers.

PICKERING & DISTRICT FLOWER GROUP

Meet 4th Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in the WRVS Hungate Centre. Join for flower arranging demonstrations, workshops, practice classes and outings. Welcome new members or come as a guest.

Contact Val: 01751 472902

PICKERING EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEERING MODEL SOCIETY PEEMS meets 1st Wednesday (except January) at 7pm in the WRVS Centre in Hungate,

Pickering. Visitors are always welcome.

Contact: 01751 474291 or visit www.peems.co.uk

PICKERING SCRABBLE CLUB

Meet every Thursday at 2pm at Crossways Hotel in Pickering.

Contact Wendy: 01751 475412

PICKERING CREATIVE WRITING GROUP

The Castle Writers of Pickering meet at the Friends Meeting House, Castlegate, Pickering, on Thursdays, 1000-1200. £5 per session includes a cup of coffee.

Contact Hilary Jenkins 01751 417946 for more information.

From 3rd September.

POTTER HILL CINEMA

No admission charge - donations towards expenses welcome, Potter Hill Chapel, Pickering, Every 3rd Monday - 2pm, Family Cinema, every 1st Sat - 6.30pm, Teen Cinema, every 3rd Sat 7pm. Contact: 01751 474291 or visit www.facebook.com/ PotterHillCinema.

ROCK IT YOUTH CLUB & MUSIC NIGHTS

Ages 11years plus. Meet Weds at 7 - 9pm, In the Hall, Potter Hill Chapel, Pickering. Snooker, pool, table tennis, DVDs, crafts, jamming. Have fun, make new friends, play music.

Contact Ruth: 01751 474291.

RYEDALE CROQUET

At Ryedale Sports Club, Thornton Road, Pickering. Play Short Lawn Croquet, Mixed Association and Golf Croquet April to end of September. Mon + Tues, 2-5pm & Wednesdays, 2-8pm.

Contact: 01653 694595.

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.

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

RYEDALE FORUM 50+

Open to residents aged 50+, membership free. Programme of events, talks about issues particular to the over 50’s, outings to a variety of places. Transport to enable people to attend many events is often organised.

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

RYEDALE FRIENDSHIP GROUP

Meet on the 2nd 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

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of social activities, speakers, lunches at local venues, short strolls, theatre visits, holidays and more. Contact Peter Ashton: 01751 473715 or Sue Hall: 01751 474181.

RYEDALE NATURIST CLUB

Have a fortnightly swim at Ryedale pool see website for dates. Contact: 07528409332 or www.ryedalenaturistclub.co.uk.

RYEDALE MEN TOGETHER

Informal group of men 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 welcome.

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

RYEDALE SCOTTISH DANCE GROUP

Meet every Wednesday in the parish hall, Hallgarth, Pickering from 7.30 – 9.30pm. £1.50 which includes a drink and a biscuit. You don’t need any special equipment, or even a partner, all levels of fitness. Beginners especially welcome.

Contact Sheila: 01751 473924

RYEDALE WALKING GROUP

Based in the Ryedale area. Most weekend walks are 5-12 miles.

During summer we have weekday evening walks. Short walking breaks and social activites are frequently organised. See full details on www.ryedalewalkinggroup.btck.co.uk or email phil@yorkshirewalker.co.uk, or telephone 01751 476380.

VALE OF PICKERING ART CLUB

Beginners and interested nonpainters welcome! Meetings at Memorial Hall on 2nd Thursday of each month, 7-9pm. Annual membership - £15 includes the right to show work at the prestigious and highly successful Annual Exhibition in September.

We have two different one day workshops and four outdoor painting days per year and Monday evening practical sessions.

Contact Renee: 01751 431834

THORNTON LE DALE SCRABBLE CLUB

Meets on Tuesday afternoons at 2pm at The Institute in Thornton le Dale. Contact Wendy: 01751 475412.

ADVICE & SUPPORT AGE CONCERN RYEDALE

Information and advice for local pensioners help to claim benefits via a dedicated helpline service.

Contact: 0845 6030493.

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CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICE

Drop in sessions held at Norton Trinity Methodist Church, Commercial Street Norton ,YO17 9ES. Meet 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month 10.30 -12.30.

Pickering Library and information Centre, The Ropery, Pickering, YO18 8DY. Meet 3rd Tuesday of each month 10.30 till 12.30.

Contact: 01723 356060

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU, RYEDALE

Confidential, impartial advice to help solve the problem - no matter what it is. Open Mon, Wed & Fri 9.30 - 12.30, Tue 9.30 - 12.30, Thu 9.30 - 12.30 tel advice and prior appointments only, Wed evening - 5.30 - 7.30 prior appointments only. Community House, Wentworth Street, Malton & Outreach in Pickering Tues 9.30am - 12.30pm at Pickering Library.

Contact: 08444 111444.

FRIENDS OF THE CROFT

Befriend the residents of its six households in Malton & Norton by providing outings, summer evenings of games, talks and slide shows, as well as presents at Christmas. Meet 3 times a year to organise fundraising activities, and welcome new members. Contact Maureen: 01944 758448.

lationships, regardless of marital status or sexual orientation. Also offer family therapy, a ‘time to talk’ young person’s service, and sex therapy. Allatt House, 5 West Parade Road, Scarborough YO12 5ED Contact: 0800 9805907.

RYEDALE & DISTRICT MENCAP

Monday Club meets afternoons for crafts, leisure activities, outings, etc. Thursday mornings: Yoga, on mats and in wheelchairs. Monthly on Friday evenings, Discos. Contact Sue Hollows: 07557868142

RYEDALE BRANCH OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION

1st Wednesday of each month at the Old Lodge Hotel, Malton, from 3 -4.30pm, social meeting with guest speaker. 3rd Wed of the month at local restaurant for a lunch. Open to all people with a regard for the RAF, they work towards helping serving & ex-serving members of the RAF, together with their dependants.

Contact Secretary, John Paul: 01751 431793

RYEDALE CARERS SUPPORT

A FREE, confidential debt advice service. Tel: 01653 692616 to speak to an adviser.

Need volunteers of all ages and varied experiences to sit with older people to enable their partner 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.

Ryedale Carers Support, The Old School, Tinley Garth, Kirby Moorside, York, YO62 6AR, Reg Charity No 1076716.

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

MALTON CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICE

RYEDALE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS BRANCH

HOME-START RYEDALE

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

HOPE DEBT ADVICE

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

NEXT STEPS

Ryedale’s resource centre run for and by people with mental health problems. Provides a friendly, informal atmosphere in which people with a wide range of mental health difficulties, and their carers, can meet together.

Contact 01653 690854.

Small charity providing a free monthly magazine recorded on tape and CD for those residents of Ryedale and all its surrounding areas who are finding reading either a strain or impossible.

Items are individually chosen and read by our team of volunteers.

Therefore there is a wide variety of topics providing interest and entertainment.

Contact Val: 01751 476499.

RYEDALE VOLUNTARY ACTION

Registered charity working across Ryedale providing voluntary and community support to charities, self help groups, and any group which is led by volunteers or by the community.

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

SAMARITANS OF SCARBOROUGH Confidential emotional support to anyone in distress or despair or at risk of self harm or suicide.

Always available for phone calls and visitors 8am-10pm. Samaritan House, 40 Trafalgar Street West, Scarborough.

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

SCARBOROUGH AND RYEDALE CARERS RESOURCE

Information about where carers can find help and support.

Contact: 01723 850155.

SIGHT SUPPORT RYEDALE

Support Officer offers information, advice and support. Members monthly newsletter and an annual lunch for everyone. Our Charity Shop on Smiddy Hill in Pickering which holds information. Contact our Support Officer, Mrs Ward: 01653 695310.

RYEDALE SPECIAL FAMILIES

THE ENCEPHALITIS SOCIETY

At Ryedale Support Group.

Meets at Community House, Wentworth Street Car Park, Malton 2nd Thursday in each month. 2.15-4pm.

Contact: 01653 694251.

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RYEDALE STROKE GROUP

Offer a confidential counselling service for couples and individuals who need help with their re-

RYEDALE TALKING MAGAZINE

Provides activities and support for blind and sight impaired people. Fortnightly social meetings in 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 & provide transport.

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

Independent charity supporting families of children with disabilities and special need. Objectives are the relief of children and young adults with disabilities and special needs, their families and/ or carers, in particular by the provision of information, advice and support service. 121 Town Street, Old Malton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7HD. Contact: 01653 699000.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE SOCIETY

2pm – 4pm with trips out in the summer. Contact 01653 628620

Meets last Thursday of each month at Community House, Wentworth Street, Malton from

32 Castlegate, Malton, YO17 7DT. Admin line : 01653 692583.

Support Line 01653 699599.

Email : mail@encephalitis.info

WRVS

Our volunteers & employees work together to support people in need who might feel lonely & isolated at home, in hospital or in times of crisis. The Hungate Centre, open from 9am to 5pm Mon to Fri. Activities including Wednesday Social Club. Starting at 2pm host various activities. All welcome to join, just £2 per session which includes refreshments.

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HISTORY

BORDER COLLIE RESCUE

APPLETON LE MOORS HISTORY GROUP

Voluntary Reg Charity 1128983. phone us on - 2pm to 5pm weekdays.

Contact: 0845 6044941 or visit www.bordercollierescue.org.

RYEDALE DOG RESCUE

Volunteers in the Ryedale, Scarborough and York areas rehoming all types of dog wherever possible. We pay kennel fees and have foster homes to help long or short-term needs. Help with fund-raising events or adopt a dog or make a donation. Reg Charity no 1117972.

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

YORKSHIRE COAST DOG RESCUE Reg Charity No. 1142941. Rescue & rehome abandoned and unwanted dogs in the area. Help fundraise, join the team or adopt a dog. Contact: 0758 3269614 or visit www.yorkshire-coastdog-rescue.com.

NATURE & ENVIRONMENT GREEN DRINKS

Informal get-together of people interested in the future of mankind and the planet. 8pm on the 5th of every month at The Blue Ball, Newbiggin, Malton.

Contact 01653 696748.

NATIONAL TRUST - RYEDALE

Meet every month at the Kirkby Misperton Village Hall, presents lectures of common interest.

Also holds fund raising events to aid projects for the National Trust. Contact Janet: 01653 693638 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ryedalecentre.

PICKERING IN BLOOM

Interest in the appearance of the public areas of the town by tending planters and gardens. Meet 7.30pm on 2nd Tuesday of the month at Bar 4, Market Place, Pickering.

Contact Eileen: 01751 477799

RYEDALE LETS

Local Exchange Trading System (LETS) trade goods and services for points (known as Ryes in Ryedale). Can be traded within the group or with other LETS groups e.g. York or Scarborough. Meet locally for trading sessions, games nights and meals out. Contact Ruth: 01653 694866.

FUNDRAISING MALTON & NORTON HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS Supporting Malton Hospital.

Happy to welcome new members. Contact: 01653 698183.

Tea, Chat and History first Monday of each month 2.00pm until 4.00 pm in The Village Hall.

Formal talks last Tuesday of each month starting at 7.30 pm in The Village Hall, next talk Rosedale Railway and Ironstone Part 3.

Visit appletonlemoorshistory. btck.co.uk/ for more details or contact Jim on 01751 417160

ROSEDALE HISTORY SOCIETY

Informal Tea, Chat & History meetings are held on the 1st Sunday of the month, 2 -4pm at Updale Reading Room, Rosedale. Large research archive, internet access, opportunity to find out about your family & local history. Tea and home-made cakes.

Contact: 01751 417071 or visit rosedale.ryedaleconnect.org. uk or email rosedalehistory@ hotmail.co.uk.

RYEDALE FAMILY HISTORY GROUP

Meetings at various locations in Ryedale on 3rd Wednesday of the month. Visit www.ryedalefamilyhistory.org. The Research Room at Hovingham Hall is open every Thursday from 10am to 3pm for family history research with expert help.

Contact Janice: 01653 628952

MUSIC & THEATRE AMPLEFORTH COMMUNITY CHILDREN’S CHOIR

For children between 4-11 and beyond. No auditions, no previous musical experience needed. Have fun learning songs, take part in concerts and on stage. Rehearsals Saturdays at 10.30am. (first rehearsal is on Sat 14 Sept). Find out more at www.ampleforthchildrenschoir. co.uk or ring 01439 788481

FRIENDS OF CATHEDRAL MUSIC

Support our priceless heritage of cathedral music.

Contact local Representative: 01653 618479.

HARMONIA LADIES CHOIR

Friendly Malton choir singing an eclectic mix of pop, folk, gospel and show tunes. Contact Alison Davis on 01944 758028

MALTON & NORTON MUSICAL THEATRE (MNMT)

Open to performers young and old and has staged hundreds of pantos and shows. Contact Chairman, Ian: 07988 740274 or email ian.goring@btinternet.com.

MALTON DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR

The choir takes part in local concerts and performs throughout the region, helping to raise thousands of pounds for local good causes. Weekly practice night Monday 7.30-9.30pm in Malton Methodist Church meeting rooms. No previous singing experience is needed but some ability to sing is. Contact Secretary David Ackroyd on 01944-758693 or Chairman Tom Todd on 01653-692362.

MALTON WHITE STAR BAND

A friendly non-competition band.

Practices on Thurs at 6.30pm (for younger band members) and 7.30pm (full band) in the Bandroom in Old Maltongate. Players of all ages and ability welcome.

Instruments may be provided.

Contact Bandmaster, Cliff Hicks: 01653 693599.

NOMADS PRODUCTIONS

Local drama society. Performing at least one major production each year, and occasional charity events. Other activities include theatre visits, social evenings and an annual Christmas Dinner Dance. Meet twice a week in Norton during our rehearsal period. Contact Pat: 01653 690350 or visit www.nomadsproductions.co.uk.

PICKERING ACOUSTIC MUSIC

Welcomes singers, musicians and listeners who would like to play or listen to folk, blues, jazz, classical or any kind of acoustic music. Fortnightly on Weds 8-11pm. Occasional guest nights with invited artists. Upstairs at The Bay Horse, Market Place, Pickering. All welcome.

Contact Alison: 01751 472827 or Martin: 01751 475644

PICKERING MUSICAL SOCIETY

Welcome anyone aged from 8 upwards, visit www.pickeringmusicalsociety.co.uk.

Contact Linda, Publicity Manager: 01751 471553 or email pickeringmusical society@ hotmail.co.uk

RYEDALE CHORAL

Rehearsals at Pickering Methodist Church Rooms, Potter Hill on Fridays 7.30-9.30, from September with summer break.

Performances at different venues around Ryedale. New members are always made welcome, whatever their experience.

Contact Grahame: 01723 850640 or Jim: 01751 431945.

THE RYEDALE WIND BAND

A group of friendly musicians of all ages playing a variety of musical styles. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome. We are looking for any wind, brass, or percussion players. Practices held on Monday 7.30 – 9.00 pm

in the Ryedale School of Music.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Robert Coates on 01751 469116 or e-mail theryedalewindband@gmail.com.

RYEDALE JAZZ CLUB

Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Beansheaf Hotel. Music from 8.30pm. Free admission with raffle to cover expenses. For more information contact Wilson Hepplestone on 01723 859733, wilsonhepplestone@wilsonh. plus.com or at www.ryedalejazz. co.uk

STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS

Friendly, community choir of 40 voices aged 13 to 70, rehearses weekly throughout term time in Stamford Bridge School.

Available for Concerts, Church Services and Weddings.

Contact by email: info@ stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk or visit ww.stamfordbridgesingers. btck.co.uk.

STAPE SILVER BAND

Practice Tues and Thurs.

Recruiting new and old members wanting to return. Learners Tuition for children and adults available Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm.

Contact Mike, Band Master: 01751 472224.

SWINTON EXCELSIOR BRASS BAND

People of all ages and abilities welcome - Practice Mond & Wed 7.30- 9pm, Learners Saturday Night 6- 8pm - Everything is provided, we just ask for your commitment - The Band Room, Middle Street, Swinton.

Contact Tracey: 01653 696417 or visit www.swinton-band. org.uk.

THE CHANTICLEER SINGERS

Malton-based chamber choir of 30 voices. Meet on Wed in term-time at St. Leonard’s church rooms, from 7.30- 9.30 pm to rehearse, and sing 4 - 6 concerts in the local area each year, featuring a wide-ranging repertoire. Vacancy occasionally arises, and the Musical Director is happy to audition people with good singing experience and some sight-reading ability.

Contact Musical Director: 01904 706437.

THIXENDALE SINGERS

We are a friendly community choir meeting Monday evenings 7.30-9 pm in the village hall in Thixendale. We welcome new members of any age - no auditions, no need to read music. We restart after the summer break on 2 September. Call Ali 01377 288429

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THORNTON LE DALE PLAYERS

The Society perform at least one major production each year, usually in November. Those interested in any aspect of amateur dramatics. Contact Mr J Walker: 01751 475001 or Mr G Hunt: 01751 476283.

PLAYGROUPS BARTON LE WILLOWS PLAYGROUP

Friday mornings mother & toddlers meet 9.30-11.30am, birth-school age, £2.00 per child.

Qualified staff.

Contact Catherine: 01653 619304.

BROOKLYN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP

Large indoor & outdoor learning environment. Early Years qualified staff. Good Ofsted report.

Value for money fees and free Early years funding for 3 and 4 year olds. Registered for children aged 2 years to 4 years 11 months.

Contact: 07792369468 or 01653 696603.

BULMER TEA & TOTS

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

CHATTERBOX PLAYGROUP

Friendly Qualified Staff, For 2 yrs to school age. Safe outside play area. Ofsted registered. Funding for 3 & 4 yr olds. Opening Times Mon - Fri 9.05 -12.05 Lunch Club twice a week. Village Hall, Barker’s Lane, Snainton.

Contact Janet: 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.

Contact: 01653 694768.

LANGTON PLAYGROUP

Leave your child for 2 hrs of fun, friendly and educational indoor and outdoor play led by a qualified, experienced Play Leader.

For 2 & a half to 5 yrs. Sessions run Tues & Thurs in term time from 9- 11am at Langton Primary School. Costs £4 a session payable termly. Contact: Helen: 01653 699667, 07866 819556 or Julie: 01653 658057.

LEAVENING TODDLER GROUP

Leavening Methodist School Room every Mon during term

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time at 9-11.30am. For children 0- school age accompanied by their parent/carer. Come have a play, make things, sing. £1 per family.

Contact Paula: 07504821580.

LITTLE STARS STAY & PLAYGROUP

Held Wed at 10-11.30am in the back room at Thornton Dale Village Hall. Open to mums with bumps, babies, children aged 0-5 years, their parents and carers. 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.

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

MUMS & TOTS

Trinity Chapel, Norton. Meets Weds in term time. 9.1511.15am. Open to Mums and tots in the area.

Contact Carole: 01653 694891.

PICKERING PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP (HALLGARTH) Friendly qualified staff & ofsted registered. Members of PLA. Teddy Bear club on a Fri mornings from birth onwards. Intro session on a Tues morning from 0 months to playgroup entry. Playgroup sessions from 2 years to school age. Parish Hall, Hallgarth, Pickering, YO18 7AW. Registered Charity Number 1038039. Contact: 07910147095.

POTTER HILL PLAYGROUP

Run by qualified, experienced staff, offer both indoor and outdoor activities. Playgroup sessions (from 2 years to school age) are held on most days.

Tiny Tots sessions (from birth to school age) are held on Weds 9.30- 11am. Rear of Methodist Church, Potter Hill, Pickering.

Charity no. 1025256.

Contact Helen: 01751 477833.

RILLINGTON PLAYGROUP

Our aim is to have happy children in a well structured learning environment, whilst having lots of fun. Rillington Village Hall.

Open Mon - Wed 9am - 12pm.

Thu - Fri 9am - 3pm. Term-time only. Pre-School Sessional Care - 2yrs to School Age. Ofsted Registered. Toddler Group Wed & Fri 9.15 - 11.15am, £1.50 per session. Contact: 07704 289080

SINNINGTON PRESCHOOL

Through friendship, fun and play we learn together. Ofsted registered good + outstanding.

Friendly experienced qualified staff. Pre-school -Mon & Wed: 9.10 - 2.55 (includes am, aft and lunch club sessions).Thurs & Fri: 9.10 - 11.40am. Stay & Play (05) Tues: 10.00 - 11.30am.

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

SWINTON PLAYGROUP

2ND NORTON BROWNIES

Meet at Trinity Methodist Chapel, Commercial Street, Norton will meet on a Thursday 6pm to 7.30pm.

Happy, friendly, safe environment. Fully trained staff, OFSTED inspected and funded places available. Open term time on Tuesday to Thursday from 9am - 3pm. Children from 2 years to school age are welcome to attend any session. The Reading Rooms, Main Street, Swinton.

Contact: 01653 695020 or 07879 834975.

RILLINGTON & DISTRICT SCOUT GROUP

TERRINGTON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP

Contact Mererid Hunt: 01653 690992.

A small, friendly pre-school playgroup in rural setting. A open and welcoming organisation promoting healthy living and early education for children aged 2-5 years.

Open Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30-3.30 and Thursday 9.3012.30 in Terrington Village Hall.

We are rated “good” by Ofsted, with some “outstanding” aspects.

Visit www.terringtonplaygroup. co.uk for more information.

Wednesday morning is open to Mums and babies/toddlers too.

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

THORNTON DALE PRESCHOOL

Offering places for children from 2 years old to school age. Ofsted registered. Friendly qualified staff. In Thornton Dale School with outdoor play area. Run sessions across the week including full day care.

Contact Mrs C Payne, Manager: 01751 474345.

TOTS PLAY & PRAISE

Saville Street Methodist Church, Malton. Every Thurs in term time.

10- 11.30am Play and praise for pre-school children. £1 per family.

SCOUTS & GUIDES 1ST MALTON SCOUTS

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers.

Contact Roger: 01653 696789 or 07950 558216.

1ST KIRKBYMOORSIDE BROWNIES Angela: 07976 748299

1ST NORTON SCOUTS

Beavers, Cub Scouts, Scout & Explorers.

Contact Ian Appleby: 01653 694900.

1ST VALE OF PICKERING SCOUTS

Beavers, cubs, scouts & explorers.

Contact Ray: 01751 476918.

Meeting in Settrington- Cubs & Scouts. Contact Liz Hinde: 01944 758328

RYEDALE BROWNIES AND GUIDES

Contact Alison Hutchinson: 07816 847271.

SCOUTING IN RYEDALE

SOCIETIES 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.

HELMSLEY & DISTRICT ROTARY CLUB Meets weekly at the Feathers Hotel, Helmsley on Mondays.

The club has men and women members who live in Helmsley, Kirkbymoorside and surrounding villages. www.helmsleyrotary.org

MALTON & NORTON RAILWAY CLUB

Meet at 2 Welham Road, Norton, YO17 9DP. Sat from 9pm Musical Evenings, Mon from 7.30pm Charity Bingo, Wed from 7.15pm Whist night, contact for monthly Quiz and family fun night.

Contact: 01653 698537

RYEDALE U3A

(Universities of the Third Age) are charitable, self funded, democratic organisations 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. Monthly speaker at Kirbymisperton Village Hall.

Contact Jean Leggott: 01751 475093.

SINNINGTON PEOPLE’S GUILD

Meet Tuesdays at 7.15pm from Oct to March in Methodist Schoolroom at Sinnington.

Friendly ecumenical mixed group of men & women. Varied programme of musical evenings and speakers. Each meeting concludes with a cup of tea and refreshments!

VALE OF PICKERING PROBUS CLUB

Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 8th October

RYEDALE • OCTOBER 2013 • ISSUE 93 Welcomes new members -retired or semi-retired men with a professional or business background. Meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month in Forest & Vale Hotel, Pickering for lunch and a visiting speaker.

Contact David Billett: 01751 472879.

HUTTON LE HOLE BOWLS CLUB

WEA PICKERING BRANCH

www.maltonbowlsclub.co.uk

Organises courses and day schools on a variety of subjects during the daytime and evenings, talks from September to March on the second Friday of every month at The Friends Meeting House, Castlegate, Pickering.

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

WHITE ROSE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION

01751 472341 / j.mcdonald229@btinternet.com.

MALTON AND OLD MALTON CRICKET CLUB

01653 692223 / johnandjoyhudson@btinternet.com

MALTON OUTDOOR BOWLS CLUB MALTON WHEELERS ROAD CLUB 01653 694571 / www.maltonwheelersrc.co.uk

MARTON SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB 01751 472137

NEWITTS.COM BECKETT FOOTBALL LEAGUE 01751 473348

Are you as former aviator in either the RAF, RN or Army? If you were awarded a flying badge (wings) please consider joining us. We are a social organisation and meet several times a month, always at lunch time, to relive our days on the Squadron . Wives/ partners are always welcome.

For more information and an application form please contact our membership secretary Peter West at 5, The Paddock, Melmerby, Ripon HG4 5HW Tel: 01765 640409 email: peterwest33@yahoo.co.uk. We also accept associate members who, whilst not aircrew, are interested in all matters aviation and are prepared to listen to the ‘line-shoots’ from our members!

NORTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB

SPORTS CLUBS

Seniors - 01944 711448 / usherso8@btinternet.com Juniors - 01653 697724 / www.communigate.co.uk/york/juniorpikes.cfc.

AMOTHERBY & SWINTON FOOTBALL CLUB

07530028986 / www.amotherbyandswintonfc.co.uk

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

BROOKLYN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

01653 693682 / www.brooklynjfc. co.uk.

THORNTON-LE-DALE CRICKET CLUB Mr Calvert / 01751 472533 / martin@calvert213.wanadoo. co.uk.

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

THORNTON LE DALE INDOOR BOWLING CLUB

Jean Matthews 01751 475871 / Christine Harrison 01751 473703 / candepickering@tiscali.co.uk

WESTOW CRICKET CLUB

01653 692193 / www.oldmaltonstmarysfc.com

PICKERING ATHLETICS CLUB

01751 472877 / www.pickeringathletics.co.uk

PICKERING BOWLING CLUB 01751 472566 / glloyd@pcxinternet.com

PICKERING CRICKET CLUB

01751 475540 / george.bayes@ btinternet.com

PICKERING TOWN COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CLUB

RYEDALE SPORTS CLUB

01653 699624

01653 658338 / Julie@pricewelford.freeserve.co.uk.

VILLAGE HALLS AISLABY & MIDDLETON

Ideal venue for meetings, clubs, dance classes, keep fit classes etc. Charity events welcome at reduced rates. Disabelled access/toilet. Contact Paul: 01751 475825.

AMPLEFORTH

Perfect venue for parties, events, meetings, clubs and classes.

Large hall and small meeting room. Disabled access and toilet.

Contact Josie: 01439 788463.

BARTON LE WILLOWS

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

Table Tennis - 01751 472091.

Football - 01751 473390

Clean, tidy hall for birthday parties, meeting, etc. we are available for bookings. Easy parking, functional kitchen. spacious. £6 ph.

Contact Jayne: 01653 618255.

RYEDALE TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE

FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY

01751 472091 www.tabletennis365.com/ryedale

SETTRINGTON BOWLING CLUB

HESLERTON FOOTBALL CLUB

SWINTON SPORTS CENTRE

HESLERTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

TERRINGTON LAWN BOWLS CLUB

01944 768387 / www.heslertonsport.co.uk

Joe Wade / 01751 472080 / joewade78 @ hotmail.com

OLD MALTON & ST MARYS FOOTBALL CLUB

HESLERTON CRICKET CLUB

01653 693598 / driver_edward@ yahoo.co.uk.

THORNTON-LE-DALE BOWLING CLUB

01653 693241

SCARBOROUGH AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

01723 859616 / www.nutt@ farmline.com.

Ms Anstey / 01377 288272

WELHAM BOWLING CLUB MR POOL

HESLERTON BOWLING CLUB 01944 738632

THIXENDALE CRICKET CLUB

01751 473348

01653 692522 / maureencroser@ yahoo.co.uk.

Derek Cuthbertson / 01653 690807

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

Recently refurbished & central heated hall available for hire for events, parties, meetings, etc.

Well sprung wooden floor for exercise and dancing, kitchen & cloakroom facilities, £6 ph.

Contact Fiona: 01904 468773.

dren’s play area, well equipped kitchen, large hall and a small Committee room. Disabled access/toilet.. Please contact Mrs Edith Collier for further information on 01653668457.

NUNNINGTON VILLAGE HALL Recently refurbished traditional Village Hall ideally situated next to the beautiful Nunnington Hall.

Ideal for parties, dances, exhibitions, classes etc. Call Donna Stamp 01439 748310’

RILLINGTON

To hire for parties, meetings, etc.

A choice of two rooms or the whole hall, with kitchen/cloakroom facilities. Contact Richard Denton: 01944 758136 or email mrdenton@btinternet.com.

SAND HUTTON & CLAXTON

To hire for parties, meetings, celebrations etc. Large bright hall, meeting room, excellent kitchen facilities and cloakrooms.

Contact: 01904 468001.

SLINGSBY

Large and smaller room available for a variety of functions and meetings. Recently refurbished kitchen. Good disabled access and toilet. Contact Trudy on 01653 628302.

WELBURN VILLAGE HALL

Ideal for parties and celebrations, meetings, exhibitions. Large hall and smaller meeting room. Contact Elaine on 01653 619276

WOMBLETON VILLAGE HALL.

A bright, clean and tidy hall with good kitchen facilities available to hire for parties, meetings or other functions. Contact Louise on 01751 432272 or email louise@ wombleton.wanadoo.co.uk

Contact us on 01653 658776 or email nicky@thehandymag.co.uk to advertise your local charity or group for free!

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE HALL Large hall with stage, cosy party room, HUGE extremely wellequipped kitchen, good parking, lovely village setting. Discounts for regular users and trial sessions. Tel Janice 01653 628952 www.hovingham.org.uk

KIRBY MISPERTON

Ideal venue for meetings, clubs and parties. Ample parking, chil-

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