Handy Mag
RYEDALE EDITION
Delivered to YO17, YO18 & YO60 7 OCTOBER 12 • ISSUE 82
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elcome to the October edition. As editor of magazines and working 2 months ahead on the next issues, it seems to fast track time and muddle with your mind. It’s hard to talk about British Summertime ending when September is just starting and the sun has finally come out! Clocks go back on 28th October, bringing shorter days and long dark evenings – sorry for being depressing! On the plus side I love my winter wardrobe so much more than my summer clothes, and evenings spent with warming coal fires provide for good compensation. For those with real fires, be sure to buy in your coal and wood supplies soon. Maybe it is because of this need to compensate for the passing of summer that autumn comes with a flurry of local events. There is the excellent War Weekend in Pickering on 12th – 14th October. With the Steam railway as backdrop, this event really has appeal and I’m intending to go again this year with my family. Ryedale Book Festival, at venues
This month’s features General
Books - Share the Scare .........................................p10 Emily’s column..........................................................p50
Business Features
A dream kitchen for half the cost ................ p12 Reach for the skies ............................................ p15 Branching Out .................................................... p20 Give your driveway some TLC ....................... p25 It’s a wonderful dog’s life ................................ p26 How are your feet? ............................................ p30 Kitchen & bedroom designs to suit you .... p32 Banker’ bonuses - not your problem? ........ p35
Community Andy Boxall ................................................................p44 Local Groups .............................................................p36 Events ..........................................................................p58
Food & drink Autumn pudding.....................................................p34
Homes & Gardens Take the floor ............................................................p16 A better life - Man vs Slug.....................................p22
motorinG Mitsubishi Outlander ‘12.......................................p46
Pets Mud fever in horses ................................................p28
Puzzles Puzzle pages..............................................................p56 Competition ..............................................................p57 Local useful numbers .............................................p63 4 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
around Malton, is the week after on 20th October. With musical stories, screenings of films, comic book workshops, book fairs and much more it will be well worth a visit. For the mycologists and lovers of nature’s bounty amongst us there are the fungal forays and harvest suppers. Elvis too makes an appearance at the Milton Rooms this month. There really is something for everyone in Ryedale this autumn! To hopefully make it easier to find these events we have changed the format of the events pages. I’d love to hear what you think of the change. Emily’s column returns to the Handy Mag this month as she is back from Kenya and back to normality. You can read about her trip on page 58. Well done to Mrs Shipwright for winning the August competition. The answers are on page 63. Until next month…
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This Halloween why not settle down for some good old-fashioned ghost stories with the youngest members of your family. We’re not suggesting you curl up with the latest Stephen King; our selection of children’s favourites will deliver just the right amount of spooky. From toddlers to teenagers, these tales will ensure Halloween is less of a trick and more of a treat.
Funnybones by Janet and Allan Ahlberg
What could be more fitting for Halloween than three skeletons on a night out? This classic tale of a somewhat unusual family unit will ease the youngest of readers into Halloween. Setting out on a walk, ready to scare someone and then settling for frightening themselves, it’s a humorous (or should that be humerus?) story with the best laughs coming when they try to reassemble Dog Skeleton. A definite bone-rattler for your littlies, it’s certain to have you humming ‘Dem bones, dem bones’ up until bedtime.
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Nobody Owens or ‘Bod’ is no ordinary boy. It’s not surprising really given that he’s been raised by ghosts and ghouls after his own family was murdered. Will Bod survive to adulthood given his unusual adopted family? Will his parents’ killers catch up to him? And how do you learn about life, from the dead? This is a strange and compelling tale for older children. Heavily influenced by Rudyard Kipling’s ‘The Jungle Book’, it’s easy to see why Gaiman has earned himself an army of devoted fans… among the living.
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Move over Mary Poppins, there’s a new nanny in town. Mrs McLachlan’s hired to sort out the strange and mysterious Strega-Borgia family. She has her work cut out dealing with both the children and the parents, not to mention beasts in the basement. This is a Scottish clan in crisis and only a super nanny can come to their rescue. It’s a strange tale that mixes tradition and new technology into a bizarre brew that could have come straight from a Scottish cauldron.
Little Shop of Hamsters (Goosebumps Horrorland) by R.L. Stine
The Goosebumps series does exactly what it says on the tin. Here’s one of our favourite titles in which Sam, who’s desperate to have a pet, starts work in a pet shop. He soon discovers that hamsters may be small, but they’re not always cute. For anyone who enjoyed ‘Bunnicula’, the vampire bunny has nothing on these evil fur-balls. Be careful what you wish for…and don’t forget to check the hamster 10 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
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Kiss of Death by Malcolm Rose
A school trip goes very wrong when twins Kim and Seth and their friend Wes visit Eyam: a community that was wiped out by the Black Death. Kim and Wes decide to take coins (one of which happens to be cursed) from the bottom of a well in the village only to have the theft come back to haunt them. When the boys are struck down with what looks like the plague, it’s Seth to the rescue. It brings new meaning to the phrase ‘take nothing but photographs’.
The Boy Who Haunted Himself by Terry Deary A bizarre story of an experiment that goes somewhat awry, the shy and retiring Peter Stone becomes possessed by a spirit from the past. He faces an epic internal struggle to regain his body and mind. This is a chilling tale, with a sting at the end. Paul McKenna fans: be warned.
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The late poet Dorothy Frances Gurney wrote that: One is nearer God’s Heart in a garden than anywhere else on Earth. That may be true, but preparing the garden, for growing vegetables, is its own special form of purgatory. Nature conspires to make the task as difficult as possible, so we took it in stages. Step One – Peat-less pots are go. We chose green bean and mange tout seeds, and filled the little pots from our compost bin. I soon discovered that it’s a fine line between moist and soggy. Step Two - Mark out the plot, somewhere beyond the cypress tree’s reach to allow for the possibility of direct sunlight. That’s the easy part - it makes you feel like you’re retracing the first, tentative steps of our hunter-gatherer ancestors when they realised that a little porridge might be nice for a change. Step Three - Dig for Pyrrhic victory, trusting that the veg will subsequently be worthy of your muscles’ sacrifice. Once the soil has been dug, it’s time to remove the grass and weeds. The chickens loved some of the grass, but the worms received a reprieve, as they were on active service.
Step Four - A ginger beer and a bag of crisps for me. Then the soil needs to be turned over and broken up, to help aerate it. I also removed the stones, which is especially important if you’re planting from seeds. Step Five - Dig in the pots when the little plants look old enough to fend for themselves. Once they were installed, I added enough bamboo canes and netting to deter any opportunistic gastropod-aboutgarden. Or so I thought. Within a day of completing our defences we were invaded, in a flagrant act of mollusc aggression. We employed slug pellets; we - that is, I - made random security patrols. Enemy snails were sent to the chickens for summary execution, also known by the chooks as ‘snack time’. I did try and reason with the slugs, principally because the chickens weren’t keen on them, but settled for either eviction into the back lane or incarceration in the garden waste bin. But still they came.
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OCTOBER 2012 • ISSUE 82 My vigilance gradually paid off and our plant casualties decreased. Then came that magical day when the first veg flowers appeared. We weren’t out of the woods (or slugs) yet though and you’d be surprised by the amount of slug pellets we used. Honestly, I don’t know where they put it all. Having freshly picked beans, from garden to plate in a matter of minutes, is one of life’s little pleasures. Having to play nettle roulette, when picking the mange tout, because I couldn’t be bothered to keep up with the weeding, was less of a joy. The mange tout still tasted great though and it has me thinking about nettle soup. Next time I’ll let the beanlings grow taller before I plant them in, to give them more of a fighting chance. I’ll also make my own peat-less pots out of old newspaper. It’s the Blue Peter approach to green living.
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lthough mud fever is a condition that usually affects horses during the winter months, this summer has been so wet and dismal, we are seeing a high number of cases now. It is characterised by inflamed, crusty and oozing skin at the back of the lower leg of the horse, especially in the heel region. It often affects white legs (more sensitive skin) and tends to affect hind limbs more so than forelimbs. Mud fever mostly occurs in horses that spend some or all of their time living outdoors and occurs when the skin becomes wet and muddy, and therefore more susceptible to invasion by a bacteria called dermatophilus congolensis, which thrives in damp conditions, and can be difficult to ward off until environmental conditions change.
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OCTOBER 2012 • ISSUE 82 As with all diseases, prevention is better than cure! Prevention of mud fever can be difficult in winter months when fields are constantly wet and muddy, but you can help to protect your horses heels by applying a waterproof barrier cream to prevent wet penetrating the skin. In horses with feathered limbs, it can be helpful to clip away the hair along the backs of the legs, which will help the skin dry more quickly. It will also help if you wash mud off the legs of your horse each night and then dry them thoroughly. If you notice soreness, oozing or scabs on your horses lower limbs then you should contact your veterinary surgeon, as, if mud fever is diagnosed, antibiotics are often required to help fight off the bacterial infection. And lastly.... Edmund would like to thank all the kind sponsors who backed him to ride in the Macmillan Cancer Support race in York on 16th June. The whole day at the races raised over £300,000 to which Edmund’s sponsors contributed over £6,000 It was a fantastic achievement by all concerned and a real Win Win – a great fundraiser and great fun!
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Try this variation on summer pudding making the most of the early Autumn fruits, such as plums, blackberries and delicious English apples. Serve with softly whipped double cream flavoured with a splash of Calvados for a really indulgent dessert.
INGREDIENTS 175g caster sugar 3 small English eating apples, peeled, cored and sliced 4 red plums, halved, stones removed and sliced 100g raspberries 100g strawberries, hulled and sliced 100g blackcurrants or blueberries 100g blackberries 10 slices thick-sliced white bread Extra fruit, to decorate
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OCTOBER 2012 • ISSUE 82 1. Place the sugar and 200ml of cold water in a large pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Add the sliced apples and simmer for 5-10 minutes until just tender. Add the rest of the fruit and simmer for a further 2-3 minutes. Leave to cool. 2. Remove the crusts from the bread slices. Use a round cookie cutter to stamp out a circle from one slice of bread to fit the base of a 1.2 litre pudding basin. Cut the remaining slices of bread in half. 3. Carefully strain half of the fruit syrup from the cooled fruit into a shallow dish. Lightly dip most of the slices of bread into the syrup and arrange around the side of the pudding basin, overlapping them slightly to completely line the basin. Dip the bread circle into the syrup and press into the bottom of the basin. 4. Spoon the fruit into the lined basin, pressing down gently with the back of a spoon. Use the remaining slices of bread to cover the fruit filling completely and spoon over any remaining syrup. 5. Place a saucer on top of the basin and weigh it down with 2-3 food cans. Chill in the fridge overnight. To serve, carefully turn the pudding out onto a plate and decorate with extra sliced fruit.
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BARTON LE WILLOWS VILLAGE HALL
Coffee afternoon and book exchange 2nd and 4th Friday of every month 2-3pm, 50p. If you are looking for a clean tidy hall for birthday parties, meeting, etc. this village hall is available for bookings. Easy parking, functional kitchen. spacious. £6.00 per hour. For more details contact Jayne Carr 01653 618255
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Voluntary Reg Charity 1128983. For information, visit our website at - www.bordercollierescue. org for details of local events. If you want further information, phone us on 0845 6044941 - 2pm to 5pm weekdays.
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Meet on Monday evenings at various venues to share fellowship and to explore the Christian Faith. Our members come from the villages from Malton along The Street to Hovingham. We also meet socially and enjoy walks and meals together. All welcome to join --contact Kate Giles (628739) or Tim and Clare Rowe (628555)
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Meets every Weds in term time 1.30 - 3.30 pm rear of Methodist Church, Pickering. For women - all levels of experience. Relaxed & friendly afternoons, have fun, learn new crafts, make new friends & improve your life. Details from Ruth (01751 474291).
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The Derwent Diggers Gardening Club is a social gardening club based in Malton and Norton, including the surrounding area. Meetings are usually held on the first Monday of each month and are at Trinity Methodist Church in Norton in April and May 2012. Membership: a modest £7 per person per year or £10 for two people living at the same address. Contact 01653 697845
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Support our priceless heritage of cathedral music. To find out more or to join please phone your local Representative on 01653 618479. We need your support.
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The aim of the group is to befriend the residents of its six households in Malton and Norton by providing outings, six summer evenings of games, talks and slide shows, as well as presents at Christmas. We meet 3 times a year to organise fundraising activities, and welcome new members to our meetings. Contact Maureen on 01944 758448 for further information
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An informal get-together of people interested in the future of mankind and the planet. 8pm on the 5th of every month at Suddabys Crown Hotel, Wheelgate, Malton. Everyone welcome. For further information please contact 01653 696748.
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First and Third Thursday at 7.30 pm. British Legion Club, Shaw Lane, Kirkbymoorside.You are welcome to come along to any meeting where you will find a group of friendly people, of all abilities and experience, with a common interest in photography. For more details see www. kirkbymoorside-camera-club.co.uk
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Third Saturday of each month in Middleton village hall from 10 am to 3 pm. If you are interested in taking up this craft or are already a lacemaker you are very welcome to join us. Details from Irene 01757 288656
MALTON & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB
Every other Friday at 7pm at Ryedale Indoor Bowling Club, Norton. Our yearly program is split into two halves Sept to Dec and Jan to July with events and exhibitions taking place through the summer months. We welcome anyone with an interest in any aspect of photography whether they are a beginner, an expert, or a newcomer to digital technology and computer manipulation of photo’s. Call 01653 619181 or 01653 628982 for details. www.maltoncameraclub.co.uk
MALTON AND DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB
3rd Tuesday of the month at 2pm. Old Malton Memorial Hall. Flower arranging demonstrations, workshops,talks, outings New members welcome For more information contact the secretary, Maggie Tate-Smith on 01653 698741
MALTON AND NORTON MUSICAL THEATRE (MNMT)
Open to performers young and old and has staged hundreds of pantos and shows since it was founded in 1949. Call Chairman Ian Goring on 07988 740274 or email ian.goring@btinternet. com.
MALTON COUNTRY QUILTERS
We meet at the Methodist Church Rooms, Saville
Street, Malton on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month (excluding January and July). Meetings are from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Out interests are wide ranging including patchwork, quilting, beading and needlecraft. We welcome anyone whatever their ability to come and join us or contact Mary Marlowe on 01653 694445 for more information.
MALTON DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR
30 strong and with a wide repertoire it has helped raise money for good causes at many concerts in Ryedale. Meet Fridays 7.45 - 9.30 pm in the Methodist Church, Saville Street, Malton. No previous singing experience is necessary but an ability to sing is! Contact Secretary David Ackroyd on 01944-758693 or Chairman Tom Todd on 01653-692362.
MALTON BRIDGE CLUB
Wednesdays at 7.15pm at Furlongs Avenue Community Centre. Details 01653 693501 or 01653 693553
MALTON CANCER INFORMATION AND SUPPORT SERVICE
Ryedale Community House, Wentworth Street Malton 10.30-12.30 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month. Tel: 01723 356060
MALTON LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB
Meet at the Forest & Vale Hotel for lunch and a speaker once a month. For further details, please call the secretary Cath Taylor on 01653 692601.
MALTON, NORTON AND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
Successfully supporting Malton Hospital since 1977. Always happy to welcome new members. More information from 01653 698183
MALTON WHITE STAR BAND
A friendly non-competition band. Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.45 pm in the Bandroom in Old Maltongate. Players of all ages and ability welcome. Instruments may be provided. Contact the Bandmaster Mr Cliff Hicks 01653 693599
MARTON & NORMANBY GARDENING CLUB
Meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month in Marton & District Village Hall, Marton at 7.30 pm Varied programme of speakers, and visits; as well as the annual Produce Show in August. Monthly competition for the Cross Cup. Discounts on orders above £10 with six local plant and garden centres.For details of events: 01751 433105
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP
Charity No 1046443. We can help you to access information, support and you can talk to fellow sufferers. Call Ron Middlemass Chairman for more information on 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or e-mail ron.middlemass@o2.co.uk
NATIONAL TRUST - RYEDALE CENTRE
Meet every month at the Kirkby Misperton Village Hall, presents lectures of common interest. Also organises fund raising events to aid projects for the National Trust in the Ryedale Area. Open to all. New members welcome. Contact Janet Bailey 01653 693638 for fuller details, see also www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ ryedalecentre.
NEXT STEPS
Ryedale’s resource centre run for and by people with mental health problems. The Centre aims to provide a friendly, informal atmosphere in which people with a wide range of mental health difficulties , and their carers, can meet together. Tel: 01653 690854
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RYEDALE
OCTOBER 2012 • ISSUE 82 NOMADS PRODUCTIONS
A long-established 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. New members who are interested in any aspect of theatre are always welcome. Please contact Pat Davis 01653 690350 or visit our website www.nomadsproductions.co.uk
PARKINSON’S DISEASE SOCIETY
Ryedale Support Group. Meets at Community House, Wentworth Street Car Park, Malton Second Thursday in each month. 2.15-4pm. Call 01653 694251 for details
PICKERING ACOUSTIC MUSIC
Pickering Acoustic Music welcomes singers, musicians and listeners who would like to play and/or listen to folk, blues, jazz, classical or any kind of acoustic music. Fortnightly on Weds 8pm-11pm. Occasional guest nights with invited artists. Upstairs at The Bay Horse, Market Place, Pickering. All welcome (and it’s free!) For further information contact David on 01751 474696 or Alison on 01751 472827
PICKERING & DISTRICT FLOWER GROUP
Meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in the WRVS Hungate Centre. Come and join us for flower arranging demonstrations, workshops, practice classes and outings. We are just a small friendly group and would welcome new members or come as a guest. For more information, please call Val Weighell on 01751 472902
PICKERING EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEERING MODEL SOCIETY
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Meets every first Wednesday (except January) at 7 pm. in the WRVS Centre in Hungate, Pickering. Visitors are always welcome. For details ring 01751 474291 or visit our website www.peems.co.uk
PICKERING IN BLOOM
The group fosters interest in the appearance of the public areas of the town by tending planters and gardens. Members get together at 7.30 in the evening on every second Tuesday of the month at Bar 4, Market Place, Pickering. New members would be most welcome and can either attend one of the meetings or contact Eileen Blakeley on 01751 477799
PICKERING MUSICAL SOCIETY
If you are interested in joining the society - in any capacity - we welcome anyone aged from 8 upwards! For more details about what we do and how you could become involved, please ring Linda Tester Publicity Manager on 01751 471553 or visit our website at www.pickeringmusicalsociety.co.uk or email pickeringmusical society@hotmail.co.uk
PICKERING SCRABBLE CLUB
Meet every Thursday at 2pm at Crossways Hotel in Pickering. Why not join us. For more details, please contact Wendy Hutchinson 01751 475412
PICKERING WORKING MEN’S CLUB
Southgate, Pickering YO18 8BL tel: 01751 473534 Every Mon Quiz from 9.15pm, Every Thu Bingo from 7pm, Every Sun Bingo from 7pm, Every Sat live entertainment from 9.30pm. (See events section for details)
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We offer a confidential counselling service for
couples and individuals who need help with their relationships, regardless of marital status or sexual orientation. We also offer family therapy, a ‘time to talk’ young person’s service, and sex therapy. To register please call 0800 980 5907. Allatt House, 5 West Parade Road, Scarborough YO12 5ED
RILLINGTON VILLAGE HALL
Available to hire for parties, meetings, etc. A choice of two rooms or the whole hall, with kitchen/cloakroom facilities. Please phone Richard Denton, 01944 758136 or mrdenton@ btinternet.com
ROSEDALE HISTORY SOCIETY
Our informal Tea, Chat & History meetings are held on the first Sunday of every month, 2-4.00p.m. at Updale Reading Room, Rosedale. Large research archive, internet access and an excellent opportunity to find out about your family and local history. Tea and home-made cakes are available. See our web pages at http://rosedale.ryedaleconnect.org.uk email rosedalehistory@hotmail.co.uk Tel. Secretary 01751 417071
RYEDALE AND DISTRICT MENCAP
Activities during term times: Monday Club meets afternoons for crafts, leisure activities, outings, etc. Thursday mornings: Yoga, on mats and in wheelchairs. Monthly on Friday evenings, Discos. Any adults interested should contact Pat Anderson on 01751 472 172.
RYEDALE BRANCH OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION
Meets every first Wednesday at the Old Lodge Hotel, Malton, from 3 -4.30pm for a social meeting when there is usually a guest speaker. The branch also usually meets on the third Wednesday of the month at a local restaurant for a lunch. Membership is open to all people with a regard for the RAF plus serving and exserving members of the RAF and WRAF. The
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RYEDALE CARERS SUPPORT
We need volunteers of all ages and varied experiences to sit with older people to enable their partnet or family carer to have a little time off. If you have an hour to spare each week or fortnight, we would like to hear from you. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please call Claire Hall, Annette Major or Vicky Taylor on: Tel: 01751 432288 Ryedale Carers Support, The Old School, Tinley Garth, Kirby Moorside, York, YO62 6AR email: chgh@ryedalecarerssupport.fsnet.co.uk www. ryedalecarerssupport.fsnet.co.uk Reg Charity No 1076716
RYEDALE CHORAL
Rehearsals at Pickering Methodist Church Rooms, Potter Hill on Fridays 7.30-9.30, from September with a summer break. There are two different concert programmes in autumn and spring and sometimes a Christmas concert of carols and readings, performed at different venues around Ryedale. New members are always made welcome, whatever their experience. Contact Grahame Walker (01723 850640) or Jim Dye (01751 431945) for further details
RYEDALE CROQUET
Ryedale Sports Club, Thornton Road, Pickering. Play Short Lawn Croquet, Mixed Association and Golf Croquet April to end of September. Mondays and Tuesdays 2-5pm and Wednesdays 2-8pm. Tel: 01653 694595 for more details
RYEDALE DOG RESCUE
We are local volunteers in the Ryedale, Scarborough and York area and re-home all types of dog wherever possible. We pay
kennel fees and have foster homes to help long or short-term needs. For details of our work, fund-raising events, to adopt a dog or simply make a donation please contact 07581 324153 or see our website www. ryedaledogrescue.com Reg Charity no 1117972
RYEDALE LETS
RYEDALE FAMILY HISTORY GROUP
Monthly meetings at various locations in Ryedale on the third Wednesday of every month. Details can be found at www. ryedalefamilyhistory.org. The Research Room at Hovingham Hall is open every Thursday from 10am to 3pm for family history research with expert help. Open by arrangement by contacting Janice Wood on 01653 628952
RYEDALE FILM SOCIETY
RYEDALE FORUM 50+
The forum is open to all residents aged 50 and over, and membership is free. A varied programme of events is arranged, including talks about issues particular to the over 50’s, outings to a variety of places, concerts and theatre, and coffee mornings. Transport to enable people to attend many events is often organised. To find out more about the Ryedale Forum 50+, please contact Anna Salkeld (Hon. Secretary) on 01944 759123
RYEDALE FRIENDSHIP GROUP
We meet on the second Monday evening of each month at the Memorial Hall in Pickering. A social group for retired or over 50’s local people There is a mixture of social activities, speakers, lunches at local venues, short strolls, theatre visits, holidays and more. Please contact Peter Ashton (01751 473715) or Sue
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Ryedale Local Exchange Trading System (LETS) is a group who trade goods and services for points (known as Ryes in Ryedale). These can be traded within the group or with other LETS groups e.g. York or Scarborough. We meet locally for trading sessions, games nights and meals out. For further information please contact Ruth on 01653 694866
RYEDALE MEN TOGETHER
Films take place at Friends Meeting House, 19 Castlegate, Pickering at 7.30pm. Season tickets (for 12 films) £30. Half season (for 6 films) £18. Guest tickets £4.00. For a full programme, please contact Alison Lawson 01751 472827 or Frank Rock 01751 477 484.
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A small informal group of about 15 men who meet for a chat and a meal each month at the Market Place Restaurant Malton. After dinner our visiting speaker kicks off a discussion on a theme that he is passionate about and has experienced. New members are very welcome, contact eddie.james@cvmen.org.uk or phone 01944 758807
RYEDALE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS BRANCH
Members come from all parts of the Ryedale area. We have a Support Officer who can offer information, advice and support. There is a members’ monthly newsletter and an annual lunch for everyone. Our Charity Shop on Smiddy Hill in Pickering holds information, or for more details contact our Support Officer, Mrs Lindsay Ward on 01653 695310. New members and volunteers are always welcome.
RYEDALE SCOTTISH DANCE GROUP
A friendly group meeting every Wednesday evening in the parish hall, Hallgarth, Pickering from 7.30 – 9.30pm. Cost £1.50 which includes a drink and a biscuit. You don’t need any special equipment, level of fitness or even a partner. Beginners especially welcome to come along for an evening of exercise and laughter. For further details, please contact
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RYEDALE
OCTOBER 2012 • ISSUE 82 RYEDALE VOLUNTARY ACTION
Sheila Barnes on 01751 473924
help and support. 01723 850155
A registered charity working across Ryedale providing voluntary and community support to charities, self help groups, and any group which is led by volunteers or by the community. Tel: 01653 600120, email: post@ rva-cvs.org.uk, or visit www.ryedaleva.org.uk for more information.
RYEDALE SPECIAL FAMILIES
Supporting families of children with disabilities and special need. Ryedale cial Families is an independent charity founded in the early 1990s by a group of parents of disabled children. Our objectives are the relief of children and young adults with disabilities and special needs, their families and/or carers, in particular, but not exclusively, by the provision of information, advice and support service. 121 Town Street, Old Malton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7HD. Tel: 01653 699 000
RYEDALE WALKING GROUP
Affiliated to the Ramblers Association. We walk as a group all year at weekends locally and throughout Yorkshire. We meet at Pickering swimming pool on Saturday or Sunday mornings. Most of our weekend walks are 5-12 miles in length. In addition, during the summer months we have evening walks. Full details are in the programme on our website at www.ryedalewalkinggroup. btck.co.uk. Members receive 10% discount from three local walking shops. For more information about the group please ring 01751 476380
RYEDALE TALKING MAGAZINE
We are a 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. The magazine is sent out and returned by FREEPOST thus incurring no cost to our listeners. For further information please contact Val on 01751 476499.
SAMARITANS OF SCARBOROUGH
Confidential emotional support to anyone in distress or despair or at risk and self harm or suicide. www.samaritans.org.uk tel 08457 90 90 90. We are always available for phone calls and visitors 8.00am - 10.00pm. Samaritan House, 40 Trafalgar Street West, Scarborough. Tel: 01723 368888
RYEDALE U3A
U3As (Universities of the Third Age) are charitable, self funded, democratic organistaions which provide all types of educational, creative and leisure activities for older people at minimal cost, by making use of the knowledge, skills and experience of their members. Ryedale U3A currently has around 400 members and, as well as a regular monthly speaker meeting at Kirbymisperton Village Hall on a wide range of subjects, there are over 20 groups in such subjects as local and family history, music appreciation, gardening, walking and painting etc. Anyone interested should contact Jean Leggott on 01751 475093
SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON VILLAGE HALL
The ideal venue to hire for parties, meetings, celebrations etc. Large bright hall, Meeting Room, Excellent kitchen facilities and cloakrooms. For more details please phone 0770 4353186 for competitive rates of hire.
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SIGHT SUPPORT RYEDALE
Do you know someone who is experiencing sight problems, and is finding daily life difficult? We aim to help by providing activities and support for blind and sight impaired people. We offer fortnightly social meetings in both Malton and Pickering, excursions, an annual holiday, information and support, walking group, Yoga group, book group, computer training, and loan or supply of aids and equipment. All our activities are specially-tailored for those who are sight impaired, and fully supported by our volunteers. We also provide door-todoor transport. Many of our members are registered either blind or partially sighted, but you needn’t be registered to join us. Our office number is 01653 698860, or email sightsupportryedale@btconnect.com. www. sightsupportryedale.org
SINNINGTON PEOPLE’S GUILD
Meet on Tuesdays at 7.15pm from October to March in the Methodist Schoolroom at Sinnington. A friendly ecumenical mixed group of men and women. There is a varied programme of musical evenings and speakers. Everyone is assured of a warm welcome and each hour long meeting concludes with a cup of tea and refreshments!
STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS
We are a friendly, community choir of approx: 40 voices aged 13 to 70 which rehearses weekly throughout term time in Stamford Bridge School. We are available for Concerts, Church Services and Weddings. To hire us or to join the choir please email: info@ stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk Further details on our website: www.stamfordbridgesingers. btck.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you.
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RYEDALE Practice Tuesdays and Thursdays. Constantly recruiting new and old members wanting to return. Offer individual tuition on Monday evenings. For more information contact the Band Master Mr Mike Breckon 01751 472224
SWINTON EXCELSIOR BRASS BAND
is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. We offer a variety of activities including our Wednesday Social Club. It starts at 2pm and we host various different activities at this event. All are very welcome to come and join. It is free to join and just £2 per session which includes refreshments.
THE CHANTICLEER SINGERS
Friday mornings mother and toddlers meet 9.30-11.30am, birth-school age, £2.00 per child. Qualified staff.Lots of interesting activities to enjoy. For more details contact Catherine Bell 01653 619304
People of all ages and abilities welcome - Practice Nights Monday and Wednesday 7.30 to 9.00pm, Learners Saturday Night 6 to 8pm - Everything is provided, we just ask for your commitment The Band Room, Middle Street, Swinton. Please contact Tracey Popham 01653 696417 or look at website www.swinton-band.org.uk for more details. A friendly, Malton-based chamber choir of around thirty voices. We meet on Wednesdays in term-time at St. Leonard’s church rooms, from 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. to rehearse, and sing 4 - 6 concerts in the local area and beyond each year, featuring a wide-ranging repertoire. A vacancy occasionally arises, and the Musical Director is happy to audition people with good singing experience and some sight-reading ability. For further details, please contact the Musical Director on 01904 706437
VALE OF PICKERING ART CLUB
Beginners and interested non-painters welcome! Meetings are held in the Memorial Hall on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7-9pm. Annual membership of £15 gives free entry to these and the right to show work at the prestigious and highly successful Annual Exhibition in September. We also organize two one day workshops and four outdoor painting days per year and Monday evening practical sessions.. Membership Secretary: Renee Clark 01751 431834
VALE OF PICKERING PROBUS CLUB
The Club always welcomes new members who are retired or semi-retired men with a professional or business background. We meet the second Tuesday of the month in the Forest & Vale Hotel, Pickering for lunch and a visiting speaker. Our speakers cover a wide range of topics. Occasional visits are also arranged. For more information please contact the secretary, David Billett on 01751 472879.
THORNTON LE DALE PLAYERS
The Society has been putting on regular productions in the Village Hall since the early 1940s. We now perform at least one major production each year, usually in November. If you are interested in any aspect of amateur dramatics please contact Mr J Walker 01751 475001 or Mr G Hunt 01751 476283. You will be made very welcome by this happy band of thespians!
THORNTON LE DALE SCRABBLE CLUB
Meets on Tuesday afternoons at 2pm at The Institute in Thornton le Dale. Tel: Wendy Hutchinson on 01751 475412 for more details
WEA PICKERING BRANCH
The branch of the WEA organises courses and day schools on a variety of subjects during the daytime and evenings, sometimes including trips out. Contact the programme secretary Rev. David Clark on 01751 476118. Series of talks from September to March on the second Friday of every month at The Friends Meeting House, Castlegate, Pickering. A number of theatre visits are organised, for details please contact Oulton Walker on 01751 477597.
WELBURN VILLAGE HALL
Ideal venue for parties and celebrations, meetings, exhibitions. Large hall and smaller meeting room. More details, please call Sandy Hill 01653 619576 or Yvonne Myers 01653 618610
WRVS
Our volunteers and employees work together to support people in need who might otherwise feel lonely and isolated whether at home , in hospital, or in times of crisis. The Hungate Centre
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PLAYGROUPS BARTON LE WILLOWS PLAY GROUP
BROOKLYN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Large indoor and outdoor learning environment. Early Years qualified staff. Good Ofsted report (May 2010) Value for money fees and free Early years Funding for 3 and 4 year olds. Brooklyn Preschool Playgroup is registered for children aged 2 years to 4 years 11 months. For more details contact us on 07792369468 during session or on 01653 696603.
CHATTERBOX PLAYGROUP
Friendly Qualified Staff, Places for 2 year olds to school age children. Safe outside play area. Ofsted registered. Funding for 3 & 4 year olds. Opening Times Mon - Fri 9.05 - 12.05 Lunch Club twice a week. Village Hall, Barker’s Lane, Snainton, Contact Janet on 0776 5557020
FIRESTATION PRESCHOOL
A community run playgroup in safe comfortable surroundings. Wide variety of activities. Members of the Pre-school Learning Alliance. Sheepfoot Hill, Castlegate, Malton Tel: 01653 694768
LANGTON PLAYGROUP
Leave your little one for two hours of fun, friendly and educational indoor and outdoor play led by a qualified, experienced Play Leader. For children aged 2 and a half to 5 years. Sessions run every Tuesday and Thursday morning during term time from 9am to 11am at Langton Primary School. Costs £4 a session payable termly. First session free! For more information please contact: Helen on 01653 699667 / 07866 819556 or Julie on 01653 658057.
LEAVENING TODDLER GROUP
Leavening Methodist School Room every Monday morning during term time from 9-11.30am. For children 0- school age accompanied by their parent/carer. Come have a play, make things, sing and adults get chance to have a cuppa and chat! £1 per family. For details contact Paula on 07504821580.
LITTLE STARS STAY AND PLAY GROUP
Held every Wed morning in term time and most school holidays from 10-11.30am in the back room at Thornton Dale Village Hall. Open to mums with bumps and babies and children aged 0-5 years and their parents and carers. Sessions cost: Bumps and babies up to 6 months are free, 6 months to a year are £1.50 per child and 1 year + are £2.50 per child. For more information contact us on (01751) 474963 or donnafirth2004@yahoo.co.uk.
MUMS AND TOTS
Trinity Chapel, Norton. Meets every Wednesday in termtime. 9.15am - 11.15am. Open to all Mums and tots in the area. Call Carole Elliott on 01653 694891 for more details
PICKERING PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP (HALLGARTH)
We provide a wide range of activities. Friendly qualified staff. Ofsted registered. Members of PLA. Teddy Bear club is on a Fri mornings from birth onwards. Intro session is on a Tuesday morning from 0 months to playgroup entry. Playgroup sessions from 2 years to school age. Telephone number 07910147095 Parish Hall, Hallgarth, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AW Registered Charity Number 1038039
POTTER HILL PLAYGROUP
Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri. 9am - 11.30 am. For children from 2 years to school age. £7 per session for non-funded children. Funding available, please ask for details. Rear of Methodist Chapel. Contact: 01751 472015 or 07837 306460 Wednesdays - Potter Hill Tiny Tots & Tiny Tots plus. From birth 9.30am-11am. £1.50 for babies. £2.50 for children over 14 months. £4 for 2 children. Rear of Methodist Chapel. Contact: 01751 472015 or 07837306460. Reg. Charity No. 1025256
RILLINGTON PLAYGROUP
Rillington Village Hall. Open times Mon-Wed 9am till 12 noon. Thu-Fri 9am-12pm lunchclub 12-12.30 afternoon 12.30-3pm. Term-time only. Pre-School Sessional Care - 2yrs to School Age. Highly qualified Staff with Early Years Professional status. (EYPS equivalent to Teaching status). We are registered with Ofsted..Toddler Group Wed & Fri 9.15-11.15 £1 a session pay as you go. Playgroup mobile Tel; 07704289080 session time
SINNINGTON PRESCHOOL
Through friendship, fun and play we learn together. Located in idyllic rural setting. Ofsted registered good with outstanding in some areas. Friendly experienced and well qualified staff. Pre-school -Mon & Wed: 9.10 - 2.55 (includes am, aft and lunch club sessions).Thurs & Fri: 9.10 11.40am. Stay & Play (0-5) Tues: 10.00 - 11.30am. Tel: 01751 431465 or 07799 727656 email: info@ sinnpreschool.org.uk Web: www.sinnpreschool. org.uk
SWINTON PLAYGROUP
Why not come and join us in a happy, friendly, safe environment. The staff are fully trained, we are OFSTED inspected and funded places are available. We are open during term time on Mon and Thu from 9 to 12 and on Tue and Wed from 9 to 3. Children from 2.5 years to school age are welcome to attend any session, those who are 2 but not yet 2.5 can come on a Thu. Please phone us on 01653 695020 or 07879 834975. The Reading Rooms, Main Street, Swinton - just two miles out of Malton.
TERRINGTON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP
A happy caring environment, qualified staff, OFSTED inspected. For children 2 years old to school age. Serving Terrington, Malton and surrounding villages. The Preschool runs on Tue, Wed and Thu from 9:30 to 12:30. Contact Amanda Welch 01653 619870 or Jenny Smith 01653 628683 for more details.
THORNTON DALE PRE SCHOOL
Offering places for children from 2 years old to school age. Ofsted registered. Friendly qualified staff. Situated within Thornton Dale School with a secure outdoor play area. We run sessions Mon-Fri from 9am-11.30am with lunch club on Mon, Thu and Fri and also FULL DAY CARE from 9am-3pm Mon,Thu and Fri. Contact Tracey Toes on 07887663996 for further details.
TOTS PLAY & PRAISE
Saville Street Methodist Church, Malton. Every Thursday in term time. 10am - 11.30am Play and praise for pre-school children. £1 per family
WELBURN TEA AND TOTS
Meet in Welburn Village Hall every Tues 10am–11.30am. Open to babies/toddlers/under primary school age with parent/grandparent/ carer (must stay with child throughout the whole session) Only £2 per family per session, includes refreshments, lots of activities and lovely toys to play with in a laid back and friendly atmosphere.
SPORTS CLUBS
AMOTHERBY & SWINTON FOOTBALL CLUB
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AMOTHERBY TABLE TENNIS CLUB
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Inspiring a generation.. Our monthly column by Andy Boxall, Minister of Elim Ryedale Church ‘Inspire a generation’ was the motto for this year’s Olympics! During these two weeks, I was helping at a youth camp and so had limited access to watching the amazing achievements of Team GB! As a result I was looking forward to catching up on the whole Olympic experience through watching some of the Paralympics. Wow! How inspiring! Since the incredible opening ceremony I have felt compelled to take every opportunity to watch amazing people overcome incredible challenges; and all done with a smile. Perhaps it just shows that I’m nosey, but I love hearing the back stories, competitors’ individual journeys through qualifying, being selected for Team GB and to finally competing in the Paralympics. To hear people who are so grateful for the privilege of competing, thankful for life and full of such hope for their future is humbling. We would label each one as having a ‘disability’ but each one has learnt not to focus on what they can’t do, but to focus on what they can. For some, the journey has been long and painful, but the result has been such optimism and an ability to embrace their ‘weakness’ and view it as a catalyst, even a gift. I even heard one athlete describe her tragic accident as her ‘appointment with destiny’! I feel inspired. I’m sure that when we take a moment and look in the mirror we can all identify our weaknesses, the parts of us we don’t like, the bits of our character we would like to change but it’s what we do next that is pivotal to how we view ourselves, our lives and our future. We have a choice; either to become fixated on what we don’t like, our limitations, or what we can’t do, or we can see everything as an opportunity; a springboard into bigger and better accomplishments. I realised that often their severe disability had given them a focus that you and I may never fully appreciate or experience. But we all go through challenges, and when we do, we are presented with a choice. We can embrace the challenge, a catalyst for growth and development, or we can allow it to shape us, limit or restrict our lives. These Olympians have chosen well, they have worked through pain and tears and regardless of whether they have won or lost, they deserve the affectionate title of Superhumans! I’m inspired, were you? Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 2nd October
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Mitsubishi Outlander '12 N ew car launches take place pretty frequently. Audi, for example, has delivered no less than 21 new models into showrooms since 2010. In those same two years, niche Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi has launched absolutely nothing. That’s why, as car launches go, this new Outlander is a pretty big deal. So has the wait been worth it? Well, in short, yes. No longer a partnership with Peugeot Citroen, the new Outlander is described by Mitsubishi as an ‘engineer’s car’. What it means is efficiency, space and refinement were all high on the agenda – looks, however, appear to have slipped off it. In fact, it’s worth dealing with our main complaint now. At a time when design is at the forefront of our lives, the Mitsubishi will be hard pressed to stand out in a class bristling with goodlooking alternatives. However, the new model does make a strong case for itself. Let’s
start under the bonnet. In the UK, we’ll only get a 2.2-litre diesel engine and a four-wheel drive powertrain. Mitsubishi has worked hard on the unit’s green credentials. We drove a pre-production model, but by the time the car is launched in November, the maker hopes it will produce under 145g/ km (down from 165g/km) and return more than 50mpg. The 148bhp engine doesn’t lack grunt either. With 380Nm of torque it pulled strongly on the German Autobahns and twisty mountain roads that made up our test route. The 2.2-litre is likely to be good for 125mph and will crack the benchmark 60mph sprint in under 10 seconds. What’s really impressive though is the refinement. Inside, the engine is barely audible and wind and tyre noise are kept to a minimum. If we were to be picky, we did find the steering a little numb at the dead ahead, but the manual six speed gearbox was direct and
pleasant to use. There was also a noticeable lack of body roll for a 4x4 in corners. New technology will also make a debut on the Outlander. There’s a lane departure warning system, adaptive cruise control and a lowspeed anti-collision system which will apply the brakes for drivers if it thinks you’re about to hit the car in front. What will come as standard is yet to be finalised, but expect the Price: £24,995 (est) Engine: 2.2-litre, diesel Power: 148bhp, 380Nm Max speed: 125mph (est) 0-60mph: 9.7 (est) Efficiency: 50.4mpg (est) Emissions: 145g/km (est) Availability: On sale Nov 12 Rating: 3 Stars
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lot on the top-of-the-range model. There’s also a new multimedia system with sat nav, which is far easier to use than before and an electronic tailgate. But by far the biggest selling point for the Outlander is the two very-usable extra seats in the boot floor. They can be extended in seconds and fold away flat. They’re perfect for parents who sometimes need an extra set of chairs for the school run. Mitsubishi aims to sell 4,000 Outlanders a year in the UK at slightly more than the current model (around £25,000). We think that could be a tough ask with this sole offering. However, when the plug-in hybrid version arrives next year offering real world economy of 140mpg, it could be a very different story indeed.
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Emily’s Column
Hello again, This summer – as some of you may already know, I spent a month sleeping under a mosquito net and bathing in a bucket of cold water in rural Kenya with a group of people from my school. We travelled to three different African communities where we helped with various types of project work which included everything from building a farm fence to cementing a classroom wall. Each task helped to sustain the local area in some way. At the final camp – Muhaka, we spent many an afternoon doing jobs which did seem rather pointless until we saw the bigger picture. The best example of this was the bottle filling… The majority of rural African areas have no recycling at all, so by using the bottles we were preventing them from going to landfill. We used them as a kind of filler in cement, to stabilise small walls and waterproof vegetable patches helping to create an area where vegetables, fruits and herbs could be grown successfully. One of the main things that struck me in Africa was not necessarily the heat, or even the camels wandering down the road, but how happy and content all of the young children were despite the fact that they have next to nothing. Kenyan children appreciate every little thing they have, making the most out of what they’ve been given, and they still manage to come out the other end with a grin. We visited Itinyi Primary the day before their GCSE-equivalent exams, yet when we arrived only half of the school (aged about 6 – 22) were there revising. This was because the other half couldn’t afford to pay the 200 Kenyan Shillings (about £1.60) per person per term to pay the teachers, and seeing as the resources belonged to school, they couldn’t revise at home either. They had to just come into the exam and leave again without any extra help. After seeing 40-50 children crammed into what apparently passed for a classroom, all so enthusiastic to learn because they felt privileged to get that
sort of opportunity, it made me really appreciate what we have in the UK with free education for all giving us the opportunity to be whoever or whatever we want to be. The biggest highlight of the trip for me was playing football with the locals and the endless hours of ‘duck-duck-goose’ or the ‘hokey cokey’ with primary school children. If I ever had the opportunity to go again, I wouldn’t hesitate, and if anybody was entertaining the idea I would strongly recommend going for a gap year, it’s no word of a lie when they say it changes your life. See you next month...
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For adults and children, whether it’s listening to readings (poetry and short stories), watching performances (the Dickens Serial Killer), hearing from local authors (Andy Seed, Lucy Beckett) and others (grumpy Arthur Smith with a pub quiz, or racehorse trainer Ian Balding), lunch with Gervase Phinn, or taking a more active part (Comic Book Workshop, Telltale Tent, Rap and magical folk tales) or swapping books at the Travelling Suitcase Library......you’ll find them all, spread across venues in the centre of Malton at the heart of Ryedale, on Saturday, October 20th. There are schools story and poetry writing competition prizes to be awarded on the day, films of famous books at the Palace cinema (all week), and a Book Fair. To find out more about us and the Festival – events, venues, times, tickets - go to www.ryedalebookfestival.com, or visit the Tourist Information Centre at the library in St Michael’s Street, Malton.
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Local Events PICKERING WORKING MEN’S CLUB
shire Volunteer Brass Band. Raising funds for the York branch of the Myasthenia Gravis Society.
Southgate, Pickering, YO18 8BL 01751 473534 pickeringwmc@hotmail.co.uk Quiz 9.15pm Mondays Bingo 7pm Sun & Thurs Live Entertainment 9.30pm every Sat night 29 Sep Carl Robinson 6 Oct Simply H 20 Oct Hayley J 27 Oct Rhiannon Winters Pickering’s War Weekend 12 -13 October £3pp each night Pete Wayre 9pm Friday night Ms N. Harper & Mr P. Harper 9pm Saturday night
Fanfare Brass Variety Show
PICKERING WEA Saturday Day School 6 October Tutor: Dr. Robert Wright: The History of York10am to 4pm at the Memorial Hall, Potter Hill, Pickering. Fees £20. To book 01751 476118 or email jdsclark@ btinternet.com. Friday Talk 19 October Betty Halse “Poverty in Pickering” at 7.30pm. Held at The Friends Meeting House, Castlegate, Pickering. The talk is free but donations are appreciated.
JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE Haxby Rd, York, YO911RT
Last Night of the Proms 20 October Tickets £8. 7.30pm Box office 01904 623568. York-
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Steve Cassidy Band 7 October
Les Sylphides Youth Ballet 12 - 13 October
The Wizard of Oz 7th – 11th November Tickets £13, £12 (conc), £9 (child) | www.newearswickmusicalsociety.co.uk | 0844 8700887
RICHARD III, SHERIFF HUTTON Richard III -Revealed! 20 October An evening of words & music featuring a concert performance by The York Waits with Deborah Catterall, Soprano. Worship, Words & Music 21 October Celebrating the life of Edward of Middleham, Prince of Wales, his mother Anne and King Richard III, also presentations on their productions will be given by society members. Sheriff Hutton, York. More information from thompsonroy5@gmail.com or jsoak@ btinternet.com for bookings
VERDI - REQUIEM Ryedale Festival 6 October The Barbican, York at 7.30pm. An exciting new project led by the Ryedale Festival bringing together choral singers from all over Yorkshire. For more information visit www.yorkbarbican. co.uk T: 0844 8542757 York Barbican, Paragon Street, York, YO10 4NT.
CHANTICLEER SINGERS Come and Sing! 17th November Workshop at St. Peter’s Church, Norton-on-Derwent, beginning with registration and coffee at 9.30am, and concluding with a performance at 4pm. Maltonbased Chanticleer Singers have a new venture as part of the coming season: we are inviting singers from the area to join us for a choral day, working on John Rutter’s ‘Requiem’, to be followed by a late afternoon performance of the work for family, friends and members of the public. Further details and a registration form (to print and post) are available on our website: www. chanticleersingers.org.uk, or from Chanticleer Chairman Sid Taylor (tel. 01653 695823, email sid_taylor@btinternet.com)
PICKERING MUSICAL SOCIETY Wartime Show 8th and 10th - 14th October at the Kirk Theatre This year’s show entitled “White Cliffs of Dover”. An affectionate trip back to the wartime years through songs, dances, monologues and sketches. Box office 01751 471553. Website www.pickeringmusicalsociety. co.uk
SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES Jumble Sale 20 October Raising money for Sheriff Hutton Youth Group - 2pm - 4pm. Sheriff Hutton Village Hall.
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Fungi Foray 13 & 31 October 4 to 6pm on the 13th, 2 to 4pm on the 31st. Fungi Galore! Seek out our seasonal bounty of forest fodder. Learn tricks and tips to identify common, and not so common species. Indoor and Outdoor elements. Outdoor clothing and footwear recommended. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a picnic or visit the cafe before the session. Ticket price includes full day entry ticket to the Arboretum (usual price £5.50). Tickets. £7.50 adult, £4.50 child. Arboretum Members, £6.50 adult, £4 child. Available from the Arboretum Visitors Centre Ticket Desk. Autumn AONB Junior Ranger Day 1 November 10am to 3pm. Discover wildlife and landscape through fun activities and seasonal crafts. To book contact 0845 0349495.
Malton Community Sports Centre 1 October 2-4pm & 5-7pm Ryedale Bowls Club Norton 22 October 2-4pm & 5-7pm
Welfare Fund for Forces 13 October Annual event at the W.R.V.S centre, Pickering from 9.30am. A variety of food, a tombola, raffle and cakes. Suitable donations gratefully accepted, at 12.30pm. Hog Roast in the WRVS car park. Duck Derby 14 October Place your bets, £1 Ropery entrance to the co-op week beginning 8 October at Pickering Beck. Annual Coffee Morning 10 November Supporting the Poppy Appeal at the WRVS centre from 9.30am til 12.30. Raffle, tombolda, gifts and home baking appreciated. Similar at Hill. Inst at Thornton le Dale at the same time. Rememberance Sunday 11 November Meeting at the market place, the corner of Burgate in Pickering at 10.55am ready for 11am, church service as usual at 2pm, followed by a parade towards the War Memorial for laying the wreaths and a short service at 3.15pm. For Thornton Le Dale there will be wreath laying at the Hill Inst. Malton Gate at 10.50am followed by a usual service at approx 3.15pm.
STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS A Jubilee Cabaret 13 October A celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at Stamford bridge Village Hall at 7.30pm Tickets £15 ( concessions £12, child under 12 £8) which includes a wonderful two course buffet style meal and excellent evening entertainment. For tickets email info@ stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk or phone Rosemary on 01904 787181.
HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET HARMONIA LADIES CHOIR & MALTON MALE VOICE CHOIR
6 October Michaelmas Harvest Market. Open from 10.30am - 1.30pm.
6 October At St Michael’s Church, Malton. The two local choirs will perform a joint concert in the church starting at 7.30pm.
MIKRON THEATRE COMPANY
YORK OPERA Iolanthe 6 October St Peter’s Church, Norton. Concert performance of Iolanthe to raise money for Langton Church. Tickets on the door. Contact Nicky Skiera on 01904 470140.
5 October 7:30pm at Old Malton Memorial Hall, Old Malton. “Can you keep a Secret”. The story of the Yorkshire Luddites and their struggle, 200 years ago, against the coming of the machines which threatened to take away their livelihood. Told with music and humour by a professional travelling theatre group. Tickets from Malton Tourist Office - £10 (£8 conc) T: 01653-600048 or on the door. More information from www.mikron.org.uk
WESTOW CRICKET CLUB Harvest Supper 28 September 7pm in Westow Village Hall. 3 course menu to be announced later. Tickets £10 each. BYO alcohol/ soft drinks. Visit www. westowcricketclub.co.uk for more info about the club.
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Trackrod Motor Rally 29 September An exciting opportunity to watch rally cars in action. There will be public vehicle access as far as Sneverdale only - all walks and cycle trails closed for the day. See the Trackrod website www.trackrodmotorclub.co.uk for further information. Seed Gathering Season 1 -31 October 10 - 4pm daily. Call in at the Visitor Centre for instructions and equipment to collect seed from around the forest. Star Watching 5 October 8 - 10pm. Join Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical Society for a tour of the night sky. Bring warm clothing and a torch. These events are weather dependant please check www. scarborough-ryedale-as.org.uk for any changes. Free but donations appreciated. Papermaking for All 31 October Have fun learning the art of papermaking with Niki Hampson of Pulpitations. Booking essential; call Niki on 01751 460134 or email pulpitations@hotmail. co.uk, www.pulpitations.co.uk Ghoulish Gatherings 31 October Are you brave enough to take part in our fright night? In conjunction with Scarborough Coast College. See live bats plus children’s crafts. Bring a torch. Walks start at 5.30pm and set off every 10 minutes until last walk 8pm. All ages. £5.00 per person. Booking essential on 01751 472771 or book at the Visitor Centre on 01751 460295.
Autumn Steam Gala 28-30 September See website for more details www.nymr.co.uk The Railway in Wartime 12 -14 October Relive the amazing spirit and camaraderie of World War II and enjoy the various re-enactments, entertainment, street parades and vehicle displays along the line from Pickering to Whitby. For more info visit www. nymr.co.uk
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CASTLE HOWARD www.castlehoward.co.uk 01653 648333 Halloween Pumpkin Trail 27 October - 4 November Wrap up warm (and you might need your wellies) to take part in our spooky halloween trail. Creep your way through Ray Wood, find all our friendly pumpkins along the way, they will keep the ghosts and ghouls away! 10am - 4pm throughout half term.
RYEDALE MENCAP Yoga Starting 27 September At the Cricket Club, Old Malton from 10.30 -11.50am every Thurday, £10 for 10 weeks. All abilities welcome including wheelchair users
THE MILTON ROOMS MALTON www.themiltonrooms.com Box Office: 01653 600 048 Venue Hire: 01653 696 240 The Milton Rooms, Market Place, Malton
Kings Of The Cloth Of Gold 4 October 7.30pm Tickets £8 Angus & Ross Theatre Company Presents. The year is 1520. In this brand new family comedy by Tony Lidington, Henry VIII of England meets Frances I of France at the most magnificent tournament ever held: the Field of Cloth of Gold. Vision Of Elvis 6 October 7.30pm Tickets £13.50 Recognised as the Official European Champion having recently won Europe’s largest Elvis tribute artist competition, Rob Kingsley is All Shook Up as he comes to The Milton Rooms.
The Hut People 13 October 7.30pm Tickets £8 The stage fills with percussion instruments from around the world as well as Sam’s accordians and dance shoes. Ryedale Book Festival 20 October Ryedale Book Festival - an event for the whole Ryedale community.
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OCTOBER 2012 • ISSUE 82 MALTON & NORTON RAILWAY CLUB 01653 698537 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, October Monday charity bingo at 7.30pm 3,10, 17, 24 October Wednesday Whist Drive at 7.15pm. £1.50 6, 13, 27 October Saturday night music entertainment at 9pm 23 October Quiz night £5 per team Starts 8pm Family Fun Night 31 October Fun for all the family. Knock Out Games, Where am I? and many more! There will be a raffle so come along to win a prize! £1 admission, 50p child, at the Social Club from 7pm onwards.
RYEDALE BOOK FESTIVAL Open-mic 26 September The King's Head, Kirkbymoorside. 7pm 29 September Pickering Library. 1.30 pm 5 October Helmsley Arts Centre 7.30 pm Dialect & Standard English 17 October Yorkshire Poetry & Music, Blacksmith's Arms' Swinton 7 pm Ryedale Book Festival 20 October A family day out with a literary theme which includes visiting writers, a book fair, performance poetry, films, drama and lots for children www. ryedalebookfestival.com Tea and a Tale 21October Winning Entries of Short Story Competition read by a professional actor . The Milton Rooms, Malton 4.30 pm
BECK ISLE MUSEUM Pickering’s hidden gem! War Weekend Camp & RAF Wombleton Students’ exhibition 12-14 October Rural Crafts and Hands on History day 18 October
RYEDALE FOLK MUSEUM Highlights of the Harrison Collection 1 October - 9 December This exciting new exhibition of the amazing and wonderful Harrison Collection is still open. Discover the forgotten essential artefacts, gadgets and keepsakes that were part of everyday life in the past. 10am 4.30pm. Half Term Activities 29 - 31 October Potato week. Celebration of all things potato with cooking, potato based crafts and more The Harrisons’ Horrible History 31 October A chance to see some of the more gruesome items from the Harrison collection, with medical instruments and more! Halloween Party. 31 October 6pm - 8pm. Lots of spooky goings on and fun for all the family as the museum comes alive once more between 6 and 8pm to provide a Halloween Party with a difference. Moonlit activities around the museum buildings. Warm clothes and a torch recommended
COMMUNITY HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE Tel: 01439 771700 www.helmsleyarts.co.uk The 8th Wonder of the Ancient World 1 October The Bolshoi Ballet 3 October The Virginia Monologues 6 October A Cello And Piano Recital 7 October The Last Of The Haussmans 11 October Rommi Smith and Fruit Tree Project 13 October Ryedale Natural History Society: Ecology & Climate Change 16 October Star Turns 18 - 20 October Bells Up! Brass Quintet 21 October A Piano Recital 25 October A One Day Workshop 27 October by Nick Bagnall.
Journey to India 27 October The Lighthouse on Shivering Sands 28 October Street Dance With Abigail Uttley 29 -30 October
Half Term Workshop for People Aged 8-18
The Big Draw 31 October
Free half-day workshop for anyone aged 13-19. 1-4pm.
HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICE 14 October At St Edmund’s West Knapton at 6pm. After the service we will have an auction of produce, and refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome and all proceeds are for the roof repare fund. We would ask anyone able to donate produce for our auction. www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 658776 • 61
INDEX ACCOUNTANTS Jones Partnership, The........ 42 Newby Business Accounting. .................................................... 42 AERIALS & AUDIO VISUAL ADI Communications.......... 53 Aerial Services........................ 11 Poptron.......................................8 ART GALLERIES & PICTURE FRAMING Talents Fine Arts.................... 42 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES & PLANS Pinfold Building Consultancy .................................................... 53 Prospect Design.................... 51 BATHROOMS Bluewater Bathrooms............7 BEAUTY Be Pampered @ Elaine’s...... 39 Bella Mani................................ 45 Nails at Femme Fatale......... 41 BLINDS Low Blind Price...................... 52 Select Blinds of York............ 51 BUILDERS Derwent Vale Building Services Ltd............................ 14 Eastgate Building Contractors............................. 17 GJC Construction & Groundworks......................... 22 Image Developments (Northern) Ltd........................ 24 Rising Builders..........................8 BUSINESS Amy Marrington Secretarial Support.................................... 42 CAR VALETING Crystal Clean.......................... 47 CARPET CLEANING Kevin Atkinson Carpet Cleaning................................... 52 CARS & SERVICING BMC Motor Engineers......... 46 Pure Car Mechanics............. 47 Revive!...................................... 46 CHIMNEY SWEEP Allan’s Chimney Sweeping Service...................................... 19 CINEMA Palace Cinema....................... 45 CLEANING SERVICES Rent A Wife............................. 50 COMPUTERS Awesome Technologies..... 45 Computer FX.......................... 57 Coppins Systems Services.55 62 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
tKnowIT.................................... 57 Underwood Computer Services.................................... 42 CRAFTS Little Lamb Wool................... 45 DAMP PROOFING Eastgate Property Maintenance.......................... 49 DENTISTS Howardian Dental Practice.31 DOG GROOMING Nose 2 Tail Grooming.......... 29 Spotless Dog, The................. 29 DRY CLEANING & LAUNDRY Norton Laundry & Dry Cleaning................................... 52 ELECTRICIANS Haines Electrical.................... 51 Merlin Trading Ltd................ 52 Powerlink Electrical.................8 EQUINE Station House Vets............... 29 FENCING Acklam Fencing..................... 23 Philip Mason Fencing Contractor............................... 23 FINANCES Moneywise Financial Solutions.................................. 30 Pen Life Chartered Financial Planners................................... 35
GROUNDWORKS B Swales Groundworks & Paving....................................... 24 GJC Construction & Groundworks......................... 22 HAIRDRESSING Graham Paul Mobile Hair Stylist........................................ 41 HEALTH Gaia Holistix............................ 38 Ryedale Physiotherapy Clinic .................................................... 38 Slimming world..................... 42 Stuart Moore Foot Health.. 30 HIGH LEVEL MAINTENANCE High Level Maintenance.... 15 JOINERY Acorn Lofts & Joinery.......... 48 Hewison Joinery................... 17 S Elvidge Joinery................... 11 KITCHENS & BEDROOMS Coopers of Pickering........... 48 Dream Doors Ltd.................. 12 Howarth Timber.................... 24 Instyle Kitchens Ltd......2 & 32 Work Top Man...........................4 MARKETS Hovingham Village Market.... .................................................... 34 MOBILITY MV Mobility............................ 41
Greenley and Ware Plumbing .................................................... 18 Michael Magson Ltd............ 49 OJ Gas Services........................6 Paul Chaplow Plumbing & Heating..................................... 49 Smart-Flo Ltd......................... 53 PLUMBING - GENERAL Plumbing Plus........................ 53 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE D Walker Domestic Handyman.............................. 15 Eastgate Property Maintenance.......................... 49 Handy Man Hewson............ 52 High Level Maintenance.... 15 Les Harper Painting & Decorating.............................. 52 RENEWABLE ENERGY Ecotech Solutions UK Ltd.. 11 Green Energy Projects Ltd....6 Michael Magson Ltd............ 49 Peak Power Systems............ 51 ROOFING & GUTTERING Christian Baker Roofer........ 55 Orion Roofline....................... 48 Malton & Pickering Flat Roof Company................................. 14 Ryedale Roofline................... 53 Steve O’Neill Roofing & uPVC Fitters........................................ 19 SECRETARIAL SUPPORT Amy Marrington Secretarial Support.................................... 42
FIREPLACES Hovingham Fireplaces........ 19
NURSERIES & CHILDCARE Flaxton Village Nursery...... 39 Puddleducks Nursery.......... 37
FOOD & DRINK Derventio Wines................... 35 JASS Brewing Supplies....... 34
OPTICIANS Specsavers Opticians.......... 43
SOFT FURNISHINGS Stitches Interiors......................5
FUEL K ‘n’ L Logs & Kindling.......... 19 Norton Joinery Ltd............... 19 Ryedale Wood Fuels............ 18
PAINTERS & DECORATORS Decorators of Distinction.. 55 Les Harper Painting & Decorating.............................. 52 RM Decorators....................... 53
STOVES Coastal Gas & Heating........ 49
FURNITURE & INTERIORS Interiors at Nine to Eleven....5 Coopers of Pickering........... 48 GARAGE DOORS Fersina Garage Doors.............9 Hobman Garage Doors.........4 GARDENS Clearsky Landscapes........... 23 Coopers of Pickering........... 48 Economic Landscapes........ 23 Expert Tree Care Ltd............ 20 Howarth Timber.................... 24 Malton Gardening Services.23 Pave-a-way.............................. 25 Rock and Stone York Ltd.... 23
PETS Happy Paws Boarding......... 27 Nose 2 Tail Grooming.......... 29 Paws for Louise...................... 29 Spotless Dog, The................. 29 Station House Vets............... 29 PHOTOGRAPHY Alex Yoxall Photography.... 37 PLASTERING Ian Townley Plasterers...........8 Ian’s Plastering Service....... 52 PLUMBING & HEATING Coastal Gas & Heating........ 49 Ecotech Solutions UK Ltd.....9 Gemma Lonsdale Gas Servicing.................................. 55
SCRAP METAL P Farrow & Sons..................... 55
SURVEYORS Pinfold Building Consultancy .................................................... 53 TILES Zenki Tile & Interior.................7 TIMBER SUPPLIES Howarth Timber.................... 24 TRAVEL Perrys Travel........................... 44 WEBSITE DESIGN Malton Web Design............. 55 Web Site Made Easy Ltd..... 57 WINDOWS Dales Windows...................... 11 Fersina Windows................... 64 Proline PVCu Ltd......................3 Window Distribution Ltd......9 Window Fixer......................... 50
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Deadline for the November edition is Tuesday 2nd October MEDICAL
MALTON..........................01653 600069 RILLINGTON.....................01944 758325 SHERBURN......................01944 710226 THORNTON LE DALE.........01751 474202 PICKERING......................01751 471296 NHS Direct............................0845 4647 Malton District Hospital...01653 693041 Scarborough Hospital......01723 368111 York Hospital...................01904 631313 Social Services................ 0845 950 1555 Samaritans.....................08457 909090
PHARMACIES
FJH Wrothwell Ltd...........01751 472550 Pickering Surgery............01751 477555 Malton Pharmacy............01653 692040 Beecham Pharmacy, Malton ......................................01653 692380 Beecham Pharmacy, Norton................. ......................................01653 693264 Beckside Pharmacy, Thornton le Dale, .. ......................................01751 476968 Boots, Pickering, ............01751 474958 F Maltby Ltd, Maltongate, Thornton le Dale, ..............................01751 474542
GENERAL SERVICES
Domestic Violence Helpline.................. ..................................... 0808 2000 247 North Yorkshire Police (non-emergencies)......... 0845 606 0247 Citizens Advice Bureau... 0844 411 1444 Crimestoppers.................. 0800 555 111 Northern Electric (loss of supply).......... ....................................... 0800 668 877
BT Faultline...................... 0800 800 151 Floodline........................0845988 1188 Transco Emergency Service - Gas........... ....................................... 0800 111 999 Yorkshire Water.............. 0845 124 2424
COUNCILS & MPs
Ryedale District Council...01653 600666 Malton Town Council.......01439 748500 Norton Town Council.......01653 695348 Pickering Town Council....01751 476503 North Yorkshire County Council ............ ......................................01609 780780
FINANCIAL MATTERS National Debtline............0808 8084000 Inland Revenue...............0845 0109000 Tax Credits......................0845 3003900
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Central Ryedale Childrens Centre.......... ......................................01609 533102 Northern Ryedale Childrens Centre....... ......................................01609 798345 Childcare Link................ 0800 2 346346 Childline...............................0800 1111 NSPCC............................ 0808 800 5000 Ryedale Special Families.. 01653 699000
TRANSPORT
Ryecat............................01653 699059 AA Breakdown................. 0800 887 766 AA Roadwatch.................09003 401100 Moorsbus ...................... 01845 597 000 Pickering Town Bus.........01751 473791
or wanting to hold... Business Meetings or Seminars Regular Local Group Sessions
Kitchen - Self Catering - Licensed Bar Please contact:Secretary Joy Hudson on 01653 692223 for further information Fitzwilliam Sports Association Malton & Old Malton Cricket and Football Clubhouse Malton Cricket Ground, Malton YO17 7EY Yorkshire Coastliner.........01653 692556 Rail Enquiries..................08457 484950 Environment Agency...... 0870 850 6506
Norton .......................... 0845 034 9530 Pickering ....................... 0845 300 5157
ANIMALS
St Peter’s, Norton............01653 699222 St Mary’s Priory, Old Malton.................. ......................................01653 692089 St Michaels, Malton ........01653 692089 St Leonards & St Mary’s, .. 01653 692128 Baptist Church, Malton ...01653 696023 Trinity Methodist, Norton.01653 692173 Saville Street, Malton .....01653 692173 Elim Ryedale Church, ......01653 697796 Society of Friends, Malton.01653 658574 Salvation Army, Norton...01653 693344 Churches together in Pickering............. ......................................01751 472827 St Josephs RC Church.......01751 472727 St Peter & St Paul Parish, Pickering....... ......................................01751 472983 Religious Society of Friends, Pickering.. ......................................01751 472827 Methodist Church, Pickering................. ......................................01751 472810 The United Reformed Church, Pickering. ......................................01751 476844 All Saints, Thornton le Dale................... ......................................01751 474244 St Andrew’s, Middleton...01751 474858
RSPCA............................ 0300 1234 999 Station House Vets..........01653 618303
SCHOOLS
Malton School.................01653 692828 Norton College................01653 693296 Ryedale School................01439 771665 Malton Community Primary................. ......................................01653 692582 Norton County Primary....01653 692104 Amotherby County Primary.................. ......................................01653 693675 St Mary’s RC Primary.......01653 692274 Rillington County Primary.01944 758402 Leavening County Primary.01653 658313 Langton Primary School..01653 658236 Settrington CE Primary....01944 768238 Luttons CP School............01944 738232 Sherburn CE Primary...... 01944 710 282 Weaverthorpe CE School.01944 738 280 Heslerton CE Primary...... 01944 728 286 Pickering County Junior School ......................................01751 472873 St Josephs RC School........01751 473102 Pickering Infant School...01751 472620 Pickering Junior School...01751 472873 Thornton Dale CE School....................... ......................................01751 474345 Lady Lumley’s School.......01751 472846
LIBRARIES
Malton .......................... 0845 034 9529
CHURCHES
POST OFFICES
Beverley Road.................01653 692653 Helmsley ........................01439 770237 Malton ...........................01653 600121 Middleton Post Office......01751 475932 Pickering ........................01751 472256 Thornton Dale ................01751 474234
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