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elcome to the September edition…

By the time you read this the holiday season will be almost over, our children will be in denial of the necessity of school and it seems we will have enjoyed a true summer; Wow! How good it has been to be able to complain about it being ‘too hot’ and for having ‘missed the day’ due to work! My daughter’s first weeks of the holidays were spent camping with Scouts - Duke of Edinburgh expedition on the moors, followed by a big week long international camp. It’s not that she is very noisy or demanding, messy yes, but you notice when she is not in the house! Scouts and Guides are such fantastic organisations. My two children have experienced camping, walking, abseiling, climbing, kayaking, archery and so much more. There’s nothing like it, and they gain so much from it; teamwork, confidence and social skills, stuff schools cannot always do so effectively. We are ever grateful to the group leaders who give up their time to make it all possible. Having been a local cub leader myself, I know how much hard work it is, balancing busy diaries, but its’ great fun and very rewarding. More volunteers are always needed, so if you would like to volunteer (no prior experience is necessary), why not chat to your local group leaders or district leaders– most are listed in the Handy Mag – about what help they might need. Our competition each month gets bigger and bigger. We receive more and more entries and when I meet people usually their first comment is about those annoying little characters we hide and how hard they are to find! Thank you to everyone who enters. All of your lovely comments on postcards and emails brighten our days! Well done to Alex from Oswaldkirk for winning the July edition competition! Until next month…

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ON YOUR PLOT HERBS

Nature tends to dictate what we do in the garden and sometimes it’s just too late to plant those seeds, too early to prune that bush and incredibly you are already on top of the weeding. So what can you do to fulfil that urge to work the land? Why start a herb garden of course!

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FOODBANK OPENS Our monthly column by Andy Boxall, Minister of Elim Ryedale Church

Thanks to the churches working together, the support of Ryedale Council and the generous donations from members of the community, Ryedale now has a Foodbank. It has taken a dedicated group of volunteers, led by Lesley Hurley, just over a year to find funding, recruit and train volunteers, collect over 2 tonnes of food, organise a temporary food store and to finally open their first Distribution Centre. However, I am left with mixed emotions. On one hand, I want to celebrate the dedication of the volunteers and generosity of the community, and I am pleased people in Ryedale are able to receive food, help and support through a crisis. However, I’m also saddened that in the 21st Century we still need Foodbanks. Surely, this must make us stop and wonder how the United Kingdom, a member of the G8 (forum for the Governments of eight of the world’s eleven largest National Economies), should be experiencing a growing need for emergency food? According to the statistics, there is a growing crisis. There are now 345 Foodbanks Nationwide, who gave food to more than 350,000 people during the last year; almost triple the number who received food in the previous year. As demand grows, it is estimated that between 400 and 650 more Foodbanks will be needed to cope with the crisis. Although I recognise the need for Foodbanks, I hope they prove to be a temporary measure and a long-term solution is found. Trussell Trust opened their first Foodbank in 2000. They rely on churches to work with them and in partnership with local communities to establish and run Foodbanks. Recipients must always be referred by Care Professionals such as Social Workers, CAB Advisers, Housing Associations or the Police who will then issue them a voucher. These vouchers can then be presented at a Distribution Centre and a food box is prepared containing three days’ supply of non-perishable foods such as tinned fruit, vegetables, meat and fish as well as pasta, cereal, UHT milk, sauces, tea, and long-life juice. Due to the size of Ryedale, it is thought that more Distribution Centres will be needed, aiming to put help in easy reach of those in need, the first in Pickering in the Autumn. All food is donated locally and there are lots of drop-off points including your local church, Hope Central and Ryedale Council if you would like to make a contribution. Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 3rd September

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COOKING Caramel Apple Tart

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the apples begin to soften. Allow to cool, and then place them into the lined pie dish. Preheat the oven to 170˚C. Roll out the remaining pastry and cut it into 10 or 12 strips as long as the pie dish. Use a pastry brush to brush a little water around the edges of the tart so the lattice top will stick. Weave the lattice on top, securing the edges. Then trim off the excess pastry. Sprinkle the pie generously with caster sugar, then bake for 30minutes. Serve with custard or good quality ice-cream.

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The recently introduced Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is a new initiative that provides grants and subsidies for people replacing their old heating systems with more efficient, energy saving alternatives. For many people with older central heating systems, the RHI payments will cover all of your installation and running costs for the life of the scheme.

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A GOOD READ By Kath Bennett

No-Bot: The Robot with No Bottom

My Animals and Other Family By Claire Balding In recent years, Claire Balding has slowly risen to ‘national treasure’ status. Not only does she know a great deal about sport, but she seems to have the knack of showing genuine interest in everything she presents and everyone she talks to. It all appears to be such good fun.

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This same personality shines out from her autobiography, which covers her childhood, school, university, and the very beginnings of her broadcasting career. As the title suggests, it is the animals who take centre stage in a world that revolves around horses and dogs. Each chapter is based on a particular character, from Candy the boxer dog who was her very first friend, to some of the greats of the equine world who passed through her father’s racing yard. From the first, this feels like a very honest book. Balding does not paint over her faults – she shows them very clearly and is not afraid of being the butt of the joke. The sections which deal with her relationship with her younger brother Andrew are likely to feel very familiar to anyone who has ever coerced a younger sibling into doing something they really knew they should not: or indeed to anyone who has ever been that unfortunate younger sibling! Her school life is particularly well told too, as she documents the mistakes she made and the way in which she seized the second chance she was given. The most memorable and touching aspect though, is the passion for the animals who give the book their structure. As well as telling the story of her early life, Balding offers a fascinating insight into the life of a racing yard, and the highs and lows of competitive horse racing when your father is a champion trainer. Beautifully illustrated and always well written, this is an excellent read for anyone interested in sport, animals or even just people.

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Sue Hendra’s name will be instantly recognisable to anyone who has ever come across Barry, Norman or Keith. Like the heroes above, Bernard the Robot has an unusual problem. Can he find the solution? Can he find his bottom? Barry, of course, is The Fish with Fingers; Norman is The Slug with the Silly Shell, and Keith is a Cat with a Magic Hat. If you haven’t met them, then you are in for a treat. Now Bernard is set to join them after an unfortunate incident, in which he leaves his bottom behind on a swing at the park. At first he doesn’t notice, but by the time he does his bottom is long gone – it has been a bird’s nest, a drum and who knows what else! Sadly for Bernard his friends can’t help, and when they advise him to sit down, he has to remind them that he isn’t a robot any more – he is a no-bot. Will he find his bottom before it is too late? This book appeals to young children on so many levels. For a start, it is about bottoms. There is a ‘hide and seek’ element of trying to spot Bernard’s bottom, and even a dance to do. I challenge you to read without giggling!

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RYEDALE • SEPTEMBER 2013 • ISSUE 92 Behind the wheel, the DS3 Cabrio is comfy yet athletic. A button on the overhead console controls the roof to three positions - intermediate, horizontal and total - with the covering fully opening or closing in just 16 seconds. Even in the horizontal setting, your rear passengers get a clear view overhead. When the roof is open, a very useful aerodynamic front deflector provides further earsoothing assistance by deflecting air currents and preventing air buffeting. If only the seats repelled the cold as effectively – heated seats would definitely be beneficial for die-hard roof-off British motorists. The Cabrio inherits all the well-located technology of the conventional DS3, including Citroën’s integrated satellite navigation system, which features a colour screen, Europe-wide navigation; Bluetooth® and USB connectivity. And with rear parking sensors fitted across the range, you have that extra reassurance when parking with the roof down. For added well-being, whatever the weather, automatic air conditioning is also available.

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20 Christmas 11 Break (4)all the names associated Find with ’In Your Dreams’time in the(4) grid and the In Your Dreams 21 phrase. Relaxing (7) 15 Hugging (9) letters will spell out a related remaining 22 Glue (6) 17 An inserted document (9) D I I M A G I N A T I O N M S Daydream 24 Outcast (5) Daydream Stargaze 18 Followers of an early heretic Fantasy Fantasy(5) Vision teaching A(8)I D C S T A R G A Z E K O25N Panache Catnap Y F E F S H U T E Y E O L L I

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Action - Make clear to your reader what you want them to do next. Have your contact details, the terms and conditions of any special offers, website details, social media profiles and telephone number available. Whilst readers are linked by their need for you, you can bet your bottom dollar they will have different response preferences. I like to telephone, you like to e-mail. I like to check you out on Twitter you like to go straight to my website. Make it easy for your prospect to book a meeting; request a quote, take advantage of your free session or incredible offer. I can guarantee that if you use AIDCA when writing adverts you’ll be well and truly on the road to writing adverts that really do sell.

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THE TRIBAL LAND By Lisa Eldridge

here is something so special about Namibia; its stunning desert, skeleton coast and quirky German towns. Africa is where mankind is thought to have begun, and 400,000 years after the emergence of Homo sapiens, this country still holds an aura of mystery and fascination, none more so than Namibiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homogenous tribes. The Himbas are a seminomadic tribe who live within the Kaokoveld region and having read about this unique race who live in Northern Namibia, I was intrigued to meet these tribeswomen who cover themselves in red ochre, and are admired for their unique beauty. I was staying in the German

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town of Swakopmund and rumour had it that the Himbas were in town. The women regularly travelled here to sell their hand-made jewellery to help sustain their way of life.

my heart began to race. As much as I had read about this tribe, I was unaware of how their reddish appearance could be so striking. I was star-struck, unable to communicate as one by one they tied their handmade bracelets around my wrists until my arms were covered in the same red powdery stain as theirs. All the time speaking amongst themselves

I was star-struck, unable to communicate as one by one they tied their handmade bracelets around my wrists until my arms were covered in the same red powdery stain as theirs. I had seen their pictures gracing the glossy covers of travel magazines and was now about to see them for myself. As I approached the beachfront, a small group of woman with red dreadlocked hair and goat-skin loin cloths caught my eye, and

in a language that I could not comprehend. This tribe were a far cry from their ancestors who I had encountered just a day before; a tribe who adorned themselves in Victorian dress and pointed hats

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RYEDALE • SEPTEMBER 2013 • ISSUE 92 and lived within modern houses in the townships. Could these really be the same people? One tribe seemed so primal and the other so Victorian. They spoke the same Bantu language yet they were so different. Both descendants from East Africa, the tribe had segregated two centuries before and moved south to settle as cattle ranchers, becoming known as the Herero tribe. Upon arrival of the missionaries, the Herero tribe were encouraged to wear the clothes of that era, and wore Victorian dresses and cow-horn hats, which have become their tribal landmark. Both had welcomed me with such warm smiles and had given me a glimpse into the strength of their culture; the Himba who had survived through adversity to maintain their traditional way of life and the Herero, once nomadic pastoralists who have preserved their way of life despite German rule. One ancestry, two tribes, a total contrast from one another yet united in so many ways… Lisa Eldridge is a travel journalist specialising in solo female travel. www.girlabouttheglobe.com/blog

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ll of the fantastic events in Malton centre don’t happen by themselves! They happen because of the efforts of a dedicated group of local business owners and residents who get together once a month to help make Malton a more vibrant place to live and work. Malton Events Group was formed about 4 years ago to help coordinate and promote events but we need more help.

We meet at The Yard, Market Place, Malton on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss arrangements. There are sub-groups for each event and you can put in as much or as little time as you can afford. We welcome residents and local businesses to the group.

The group is responsible for co-ordinating the Christmas Light Switch-on, the Pride of Malton and Norton Awards, fashion show, Maltonopoly in December last year and are involved in many others.

Simply come along to meetings 6-7pm at The Yard, Malton or email mandy.west@jpress.co.uk for more information.

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RYEDALE DOG RESCUE BUSY SUMMER FOR RYEDALE DOG RESCUE

It has been a hectic few months for the volunteers at Ryedale Dog Rescue as summer is show time and this year the good weather ensured that both their shows at Scampston and Driffield were well supported. The charity would like to thank everyone who came along and all the sponsors and judges for giving up their spare time to support the Rescue. For dog show lovers unable to wait until next year the charity has their autumn fun dog show at the Milton Rooms in Malton on 14th September - All dogs (and owners!) are welcome so if you think your dog has the waggiest tail or most appealing eyes then bring them along!

AUCTION OF PROMISES

On Friday 4th October the Rescue will be holding their first ever Auction of Promises at Malton Cricket Club and they are looking to add to their list of auction items so if you have any items that

you would be happy to have auctioned off for the charity or perhaps you can offer a promise such as half a days gardening or a morning’s DIY then please get in touch by calling 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 or even skills that you would be happy to offer as an auction item please get in touch with Rosie on 07581 324153.

DOG OF THE MONTH TizzyTizzy is approximately 3 years old and is a lovely, friendly whippet cross. She is a very fun-loving dog who loves to run around and play so she would suit an active owner.

If you think you might be able to give Tizzy the loving forever home that she deserves please call Ryedale Dog Rescue on 07581 324153. If you would like to find out more about Daisy or any of our dogs currently looking for a loving forever home please contact us on 07581 324153 or visit our website www.ryedaledogrescue.com

ORGAN RECITAL BY DR ROY MASSEY SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER ST MARY’S CHURCH, LASTINGHAM Coffee will be served in the village hall from 10am onwards and the recital is at 11am in the Church. Dr Roy Massey has enjoyed a distinguished career as organ recitalist, cathedral organist and choral and orchestral conductor. After church and school appointments in Birmingham he became Warden of the Royal School of Church Music at Addington Palace in 1965 and in 1968 was appointed organist of Birmingham Cathedral. In 1974 he moved to Hereford as cathedral organist, conductor of the Hereford Choral Society and one of the three musical directors of the famous Three Choirs Festival. He retired in 2001 and in 2004 was given the title of organist emeritus of Hereford Cathedral by the Dean and Chapter. He has received honorary fellowships of

the Royal School of Church of Church Music and the Guild of Church Musicians and was awarded the rare Lambeth degree of Doctor of Music by the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1990 for distinguished services to cathedral music. He was also awarded an MBE for services to music and organ playing by Her Majesty the Queen in 1997, and honoured by being elected President of the Royal College of Organists from 2003 until 2005. More information from T: 01751 417345 www. lastinghamfriends.com. The Friends works with the Vicar and Parochial Church Council to help maintain the building and to foster research into its history. www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 658776 • 65

WHAT’S ON: Local events in Ryedale. RYEDALE SPECIAL FAMILIES 20 SEPTEMBER “A night with the Light”

York Light Opera Company performing songs from the shows in their “Cabaret in the Community” 7.30pm at Helmsley Arts Centre – Tel : 01439 771700.

The Milton Rooms, Malton

Saturday 5th October 2013 - 7.30pm Tickets £13.50 available from Malton Tourist Information Centre

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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! Every show is packed with costume changes as the band performs hits from every decade of Queen’s musical legacy. 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

THE YORKSHIRE ABORETUM 14 & 15 SEPTEMBER Wild About Wood

10am – 5pm. A woodtastic day out for all the family! Watch chainsaw sculpting, be inspired by demonstrations of furniture making, admire the intricacies of willow-weaving, or have a go at tree-climbing! Watch the ancient skill of heavy-horse logging, or take the family along to the Discovery Zone and get involved in a whole range of activities and workshops including pond-dipping, shelter building, arboretum art & bushcraft. Enjoy delicious, local food & drink. Try your hand at archery, coracle making (and paddling!), watercolour painting or papermaking, or just relax and listen to some traditional English music. Perhaps indulge yourself with a purchase from our Woodland Market of arts & crafts? Explore our 120-acre woodland garden at your own pace, or just relish the tranquillity and beauty of this very special place, tucked away in the Howardian Hills. Visit www.yorkshireaboretum.org or contact the Visitor Centre on 01653 648598.

CASTLE HOWARD www.castlehoward.co.uk Visitor information on 01653 648333 10 SEPTEMBER

Over 25 stalls selling delicious food and beautiful crafts in the stunning surroundings of Castle Howard Stable Courtyard.10am-4pm. Entrance to the Courtyard is free of charge.

RYEDALE FOLK MUSEUM For further information on all events and for details of craft courses see www. ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk or telephone 01751 417367

31 -1 SEPTEMBER Harvest Celebrations 1 SEPTEMBER Morris Minor Car Rally 6 SEPTEMBER ‘Create your own glass moorland scene’ 7-9pm

RYEDALE DOG RESCUE 4 OCTOBER Auction of Promises

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RYEDALE AQUARIST SOCIETY 8 SEPTEMBER Special Meeting

Ryedale Aquarist Society are holding a special meeting that is open to the general public The meeting will be held at Middleton Village Hall, YO18 8PA, and will start at 10am. Reptile and amphibian expert Mr Martin Lees will speak on creating a vivarium with running water. The PRO from The Deep at Hull will speak on the work of this famous Public Aquarium. Fun quiz. 10 Classmini aquarium fish Open Show. Sales table for spare aquarium fish and aquatic items. Entry to the meeting is free but we ask that people coming along bring an item of food for the shared lunch. For further details phone 01751 472715.

YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM 1ST SEPTEMBER Allied Air Forces Memorial Day

Annual Commemoration Service and Parade.

WE LOVE MALTON 14 SEPTEMBER Monthly Food Market

9am to 3pm. Come and delight in our celebrations of abundance at our Harvest Festival market. Fruit and veg fresh from the fields, honey and preserves being gathered and made ready for winter. Inside and outside the Milton Rooms in Malton’s Market Square. www.welovemalton. co.uk

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YORKSHIRE SNAPPERS 7 SEPTEMBER Day trip to Saltburn with Fish and Chips. 10.30am

Come and take photos. Any age welcome and any level of experience or camera. Leanr as you go share ideas and have a bite to eat. More information from www.meetup.com/NorthYorkshire-Snappers

STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS 28 SEPTEMBER Cabaret-style evening – ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ 7.30pm at Stamford Bridge Village Hall and includes a pie and peas supper. The music will be light-hearted and fun, including medleys from South Pacific, Oliver and The Beach Boys, as well as a number of instrumental items. Tickets will cost £10 to include the meal, or £4 for children 11 and under. Tickets must be purchased before 21st September. Tickets will be on sale from 1st July from Take a Leaf in the Square at Stamford Bridge or by ringing Rosemary on 01904 787181 or Anne on 01759 371 371 or email: info@

HOLY CROSS CHURCH ART EXHIBITION, GILLING, EAST 13, 14, 15 SEPTEMBER Friday 13th Preview. 7-9 pm

Wine, Music and Nibbles Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th 11:30am - 4pm Craft Stalls, Light Refreshments Contact russell.anne@btinternet. com

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

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in Ryedale. Box Office open Tues - Fri 10am-2pm Telephone: 01439 771700 The Old Meeting House, Helmsley YO62 5DW

‘useless’ item that they don’t necessarily want back! He will be reprising his role as ‘The Auctioneer’ and raising money for charity during this hilarious part of the show Tickets £10

5 SEPTEMBER Peter Grimes on Aldeburgh Beach

7pm. Tickets £12, £11 Concs Opera – Live Screening (recorded).As part of Britten’s centenary PETER GRIMES comes home in a landmark open-air staging by Aldeburgh Music on the very place and beach that inspired the opera.

7 SEPTEMBER Chris Helme

7.30pm. Tickets £10 Offer:6+tickets £8 each Back by popular demand to one of his favourite venues as part of a major tour - with a full band - Chris brings songs from his widely-praised album The Rookery with classic favourites in the mix as well as songs from his forthcoming album.

13 SEPTEMBER We Will Be Free

7.30pm.Tickets: £12 / Concs £10 / U18s £6 From the company that brought us the brilliantly theatrical Ragged Trousered Philanthropists this new piece, straight from Edinburgh, uses political cartoon and animation, puppetry and physical comedy to tell the true story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs. With exquisite musical arrangements by revered folk singer and squeezebox player John Kirkpatrick.

21 SEPTEMBER Winston on the Run

7.30pm. Tickets: £12 / Concs £10 / U18s £7.50 It’s 1899 and escaped prisoner-of-war Winston Churchill is in a spot of bother: lost in the African savannah, wanted ‘Dead or Alive’ and hounded by the words of his dead father. Will he surrender, or fight on?

22 SEPTEMBER Talk - Free Your Bike with David Hall 3pm followed by tea. Tickets: £8 An illustrated talk with David Hall FRICS of Sustrans, the sustainable transport charity behind the National Cycle Network, Safe Route to School, and Bike It.

26 SEPTEMBER NT Live presents Othello 7pm (Live screening)

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8 SEPTEMBER Chris Berry – Great Nights of Songs and Laughter

Tickets £10 A variety of cover versions of hit songs and his own compositions that have become audience favourites. With Joe Longthorne; Midge Ure; his own bands Fog and now Smiler & The Chris Berry Band; popular duo Chris & Mick and in his regular solo act. Chris would also like everyone coming to the show to bring a

shows. All your West End favourites and more! An evening for all the family that’s guaranteed to have something for everyone. Funds raised will be shared between YLOC & Ryedale Special Families.

7.30pm (recorded screening) Tickets: £13 / Concs £12

20 SEPTEMBER York Light Opera Company presents A Night with the Light 7.30pm. Tickets: £8 / Concs £6

One of the country’s finest musical theatre companies performs its much-loved ‘Concert in the Community’ featuring songs from the

A live screening of The National Theatre’s major new production of Shakespeare’s play about the destructive power of jealousy.

28 SEPTEMBER Fake Thackray

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28 & 29 SEPTEMBER York Theatre Royal & Helmsley Arts Centre Present #littlefest

A weekend jam-packed with music, theatre, food, performance, arts, drinks, crafts, adventures, storytelling and more. #LittleFest pulls into Helmsley in a big double decker bus and unpacks a festival around the town, the first event in an exciting two year project called On Our Turf. We’re after performers, makers, shakers and doers, to get involved - email emhelmsleyarts@yahoo.co.uk . More details www.OnOurTurf. co.uk

29 SEPTEMBER Viola and Piano Recital

3pm followed by tea Jenny Lewisohn – Viola and Gunel Mirzalyeva – Piano Tickets £8. These outstanding young musicians will play an hour’s recital of works by Schumann, Bridge and Brahms for viola and piano

ORGAN RECITAL BY DR ROY MASSEY 7 SEPTEMBER

St. Mary’s Church Lastingham Coffee will be served in the village hall from 10am onwards and the recital is at 11am in the Church. The Friends of Lastingham Church work to help maintain the building and to foster research into it’s history. For more information call 01751 417345. www. lastinghamfriends.com

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

LEAVENING VILLAGE SHOW 14 SEPTEMBER

Leavening Primary School at 2pm. Produce & Preserves, Handicrafts, Children’s Classes, Fruit, Vegetables & Flowers Photography. Admission Adults £2, Children 50p. Entry forms from Mrs Nancy Spencer, Boundale Farm (Next door to Leavening school) - or call01653 658381

BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS 2 & 23 SEPTEMBER

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

9 SEPTEMBER

The Royal British Legion, Kirbymoorside – 2-4pm and 5-7pm

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, 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.

HELMSLEY LIBRARY 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. The courses are:

25 SEPTEMBER 10am - 12 noon -

Focus on Probate 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.

Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk before 3rd September 2013

WHAT’S ON: Local events in Ryedale. MALTON & NORTON RAILWAY CLUB 7, 14, 21, 28 SEPTEMBER Musical Evening Saturday nights – Live music entertainment from 8.30pm.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 SEPTEMBER Local Charity Bingo

Monday nights at 7.30pm

4, 11, 18, 25 SEPTEMBER Whist Drive Wednesday nights at 7.15pm.

KIRK THEATRE, PICKERING 7 SEPTEMBER An Evening of Acoustic Music with David Swan 7:30pm

9 - 13 OCTOBER Blitz and Pieces - War Show 7:30pm

25 OCTOBER Cliff Richard Tribute

7:30pm Telephone the Box Office on 01751 474833. Kirk Theatre, Hungate, Pickering, YO18 7DL

RYEDALE SINGING FOR THE BRAIN 11 & 25 SEPTEMBER

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

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY 13 – 15 SEPTEMBER

40th Anniversary Heritage Diesel Gala 14 – 15 SEPTEMBER Family Volunteering Weekend 27 – 29 SEPTEMBER 40th Anniversary Autumn Steam Gala For more information visit website www.nymr.co.uk

RYEDALE FILM SOCIETY 29 SEPTEMBER Quartet

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

YORK & DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY SHOW 2013

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-dog-rescue. com

SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES 7 SEPTEMBER Jumble sale in aid of Diabetes UK

2pm to 4pm at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall

28 SEPTEMBER World’s Biggest Coffee Morning Event for Macmillan Cancer Support At Sheriff Hutton Village Hall between 10am and 12 noon.

5 & 6 OCTOBER

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.

THE CLINIC OPEN DAY 14 SEPTEMBER

The Clinic, 12 Newbiggin, Malton, 10am onwards. Meet the therapists including a new addition to the team Melanie Clark - Chiropractor. Come along to meet her and get a free skeletal survey on the day!

CHAMPAGNE TASTING 11 OCTOBER

Derventio Wines, Sundella House, Off Castlegate, Malton YO17 7EE We welcome Stuart Birties of Laurent-Perrier to present their wonderful range of Champagnes. Treate yourself to an evening of unapologetic hedonism with the wines of the unparalleled region of Champagne. Tickets £15 available on 01653 693193. www.derventiowines. co.uk

For more events in Ryedale visit... www.discovernorthyorkshire.co.uk/whats-on

HOWSHAM MILL 9 SEPTEMBER Family Wildlife Activities with Wildlife Watch

Join our picnic at Howsham Mill. New members welcome. 6-8pm.

15 SEPTEMBER Heritage Open Day

Howsham Mill, Howsham, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 7PJ Built in 1755, Howsham Mill is a uniquely Gothic watermill with an intriguing history. The Renewable Heritage Trust (RHT) was formed in 2003 to save this magnificent building from ruin, bringing it to life as an environmental and education centre. Come and enjoy our peaceful setting, marvel at our Archimedes Screw turbine and waterwheel, and find out how we are generating renewable energy from the River Derwent. We are located in a Site of Special Scientific Interest, noted for its wildlife including otters and kingfisher. Wildlife walks around the island, tours of the mill and hydropower.

Derwent, parking for the Mill is located by the bridge. Continue on foot: The footpath leads from the car park under the bridge and along the riverside path to access the Mill island. Post code for sat nav: YO60 7PJ

20 OCTOBER Big Draw

Power drawing. For all ages. 12 – 4pm. Learn a new skill this summer!. We are now taking bookings for full day workshops suitable for adults. Please visit www. howshammill.org.uk

31 – 1 SEPTEMBER Green Woodworking 28 SEPTEMBER Fence building

28 OCTOBER A Bridge Day

Norton College, Langton Road, Norton. Quality prizes and excellent raffle. Tickets £15 (incl buffet lunch) available from Charlie Chambers on 01653 618861 or Ann Bell on 01653 692826 from September onwards.

A HAPPY ENDING

FOR SIMON

As you can see he is a very happy boy! We always have lots of lovely dogs looking for homes so please see our website for details. We are still looking for a home for Skye featured in the last issue.

Access: Footpath to mill may not be suitable for wheelchair users. Wheelchair accessible toilet, but does not have grab bars. Directions to the mill: Howsham Mill is located 9 miles north-east of York, off the A64 towards Malton. Exit the A64 signposted to Howsham. Continue through Barton-Le-Willows, the Mill is located 2.5 miles from the A64. On the approach to Howsham village, the road crosses a large stone bridge at the River

SAVE THE CHILDREN

any thanks to the Handy Mag for featuring our lovely Simon in a previous issue. We are delighted to confirm that after seeing the article Simon’s new owners got in touch and offered him his forever home.

For more information on our dogs needing homes, our events or how you can help please visit our website: www.yorkshire-coastdog-rescue.com or contact us on:

07583 269614

Email: ycdogrescue@btinternet.com

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in Ryedale. WEA PICKERING 5 OCTOBER Saturday Day Class

Tutor: Dr.Robert Wright - China and the West. 10am - 4pm at The Memorial Hall, Mill Suite, Potter Hill, Pickering. Fees £20.

19 OCTOBER Saturday Day Class

Tutor: Heather Gatt- Introduction to Batik 10am - 4pm at the Memorial Hall, Potter Hill, Pickering. Fees: £20 plus approx. £5 for materials payable to the tutor. Must be booked in advance. Tel 01751 476118 or jdsclark@btinternet.com

18 OCTOBER Friday Talk 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.

MALTON & NORTON MEMORY CAFÉ 12 SEPTEMBER

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.

open for you see the massive changes that have taken place over the 50 year period. There will an exhibition of education in the 1963 through to the present day. Richard Young retired Assistant Headteacher has written a book mapping education in Norton dating back to 1823. He will be doing a book signing during the day. Tea and coffee will available in the Dining Hall all day. Looking forward to seeing many past pupils.

NORTON COLLEGE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS 7 SEPTEMBER Community Open Day

Norton College opened in September 1963. We are having a community open day between 10am - 4pm. The college will be

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Registered Charity Number: 1044931

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

RYEDALE • SEPTEMBER 2013 • ISSUE 92 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 Ryedale Indoor Bowling Club, Norton. 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

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.

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.

RYEDALE FILM SOCIETY

PICKERING & DISTRICT FLOWER GROUP

RYEDALE FORUM 50+

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.

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. 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

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Danny: 01751 474464 or Anna: 01944 759123.

475412.

RYEDALE FRIENDSHIP GROUP

ADVICE & SUPPORT

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 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

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AGE CONCERN RYEDALE

Information and advice for local pensioners help to claim benefits via a dedicated helpline service. Contact: 0845 6030493.

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.

HOME-START RYEDALE

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

HOPE DEBT ADVICE

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

MALTON CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICE Ryedale Community House, Wentworth Street Malton 10.3012.30 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.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE 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.

RELATE

Offer a confidential counselling service for couples and individuals who need help with their relationships, 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

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

RYEDALE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS BRANCH

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

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.

RYEDALE STROKE GROUP

Meets last Thursday of each month at Community House, Wentworth Street, Malton from 2pm – 4pm with trips out in the summer. Contact 01653 628620

RYEDALE TALKING MAGAZINE

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

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.

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RYEDALE • SEPTEMBER 2013 • ISSUE 92 THE ENCEPHALITIS SOCIETY

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.

ANIMALS BORDER COLLIE RESCUE

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.

HISTORY 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

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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.

in safe comfortable surroundings. Wide variety of activities. Members of the Pre-school Learning Alliance. Sheepfoot Hill, Castlegate, Malton. Contact: 01653 694768.

LANGTON PLAYGROUP

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

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.

THORNTON LE DALE PLAYERS

LEAVENING TODDLER GROUP

THIXENDALE SINGERS

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

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Leavening Methodist School Room every Mon during term 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

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.

TERRINGTON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP

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.

2ND NORTON BROWNIES

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

RILLINGTON & DISTRICT SCOUT GROUP Meeting in Settrington- Cubs & Scouts. Contact Liz Hinde: 01944 758328

RYEDALE BROWNIES AND GUIDES

Contact Alison Hutchinson: 07816 847271.

SCOUTING IN RYEDALE

Contact Mererid Hunt: 01653 690992.

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.

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,

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AMOTHERBY TABLE TENNIS CLUB

SINNINGTON PEOPLE’S GUILD

01944 738632

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

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.

WEA PICKERING BRANCH

01653 696704 / andy@cannybooks.com

BROOKLYN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

01653 693682 / www.brooklynjfc. co.uk.

HESLERTON BOWLING CLUB HESLERTON CRICKET CLUB

01723 859616 / www.nutt@ farmline.com.

HESLERTON FOOTBALL CLUB

01653 693598 / driver_edward@ yahoo.co.uk.

HESLERTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

01944 768387 / www.heslertonsport.co.uk

HUTTON LE HOLE BOWLS CLUB

01751 472341 / j.mcdonald229@btinternet.com.

MALTON AND OLD MALTON CRICKET CLUB

01653 692223 / johnandjoyhudson@btinternet.com

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.

MALTON OUTDOOR BOWLS CLUB

WHITE ROSE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION

NEWITTS.COM BECKETT FOOTBALL LEAGUE

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!

SPORTS CLUBS AMOTHERBY & SWINTON FOOTBALL CLUB

07530028986 / www.amotherbyandswintonfc.co.uk

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MALTON WHEELERS ROAD CLUB

RYEDALE SPORTS CLUB

Thornton Road, Pickering. Tennis - 01751 473101, Croquet - 01653 694595. Cricket - 01751 476924. Table Tennis - 01751 477778. Football - 01751 473390

RYEDALE TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE

01653 692862 www.ryedaletable-tennis.org.uk

SCARBOROUGH AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

KIRBY MISPERTON

Derek Cuthbertson / 01653 690807

TERRINGTON LAWN BOWLS CLUB

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

THIXENDALE CRICKET CLUB Ms Anstey / 01377 288272

THORNTON-LE-DALE BOWLING CLUB Joe Wade / 01751 472080 / joewade78 @ hotmail.com

THORNTON-LE-DALE CRICKET CLUB

THORNTON-LE-DALE FOOTBALL CLUB

01653 693241

OLD MALTON & ST MARYS FOOTBALL 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

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

FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY

SWINTON SPORTS CENTRE

MARTON SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB

NORTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB

Clean, tidy hall for birthday parties, meeting, etc. we are available for bookings. Easy parking, functional kitchen. spacious. £6 ph. Contact Jayne: 01653 618255.

01653 692522 / maureencroser@ yahoo.co.uk.

SETTRINGTON BOWLING CLUB

Mr Calvert / 01751 472533 / martin@calvert213.wanadoo. co.uk.

01751 473348

BARTON LE WILLOWS

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.

01751 473348

01653 694571 / www.maltonwheelersrc.co.uk

01751 472137

Contact Josie: 01439 788463.

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

WELHAM BOWLING CLUB MR POOL 01653 699624

WESTOW CRICKET CLUB

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.

Ideal venue for meetings, clubs and parties. Ample parking, children’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

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

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