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Thank you also to all those who completed our survey last month. We have had some really interesting feedback. There was a prize for entering and we’ve drawn Mrs Pickering as the winner. Well done and thank you very much for entering!

This month spring should really get going. It should…at the time of writing it is snowing outside and I’m not exactly warm. My other half has started clearing out our two garden ponds. The

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front pond is formal and has goldfish, whilst our back garden pond is relaxed and is a haven for wildlife. Whilst this is great, it is also a haven for frogs and is usually a bubbling mass of writhing amphibians come April! A couple of years ago the lining developed a leak (more to do with the use of a scythe than really an accident!) but it had to be emptied. My husband and son enjoyed an exciting day scooping out water and wildlife into plastic boxes and there were frogs everywhere! I am not really a fan, despite being told they eat slugs (a complete phobia of mine!). This year I’m hoping the early clear out will discourage quite so much activity in the pond, although I have recently seen them hopping into the front pond...

There are, as usual, lots of local activities to get involved with this month. And if you need help in your garden or home, get in touch with one of our lovely local tradesmen.

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In the modern day, most of us are fluent in the three languages: ‘sarcasm’, ‘exaggeration’ and ‘emoji’, and these evolutions of English have become intertwined into the very core of our society.

Seemingly everybody exaggerates and it’s no surprise why! The internet is a catalyst for trends, relentlessly taking new phrases and making them viral. I myself am a helpless victim; around lunchtime I am ‘literally starving’, when I’m waiting at the bus stop I am ‘genuinely freezing’, and after watching a good film, I’ll claim it’s ‘incredible’, it’s ‘awesome’ or, best yet, it’s ‘absolutely heart-stopping’.

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However, using sarcasm over text, to a young child or to someone who isn’t fluent in the same language often leads to confusion - it’s an art in itself!

Emojis are innovative to our generation; something so simple yet now so utterly essential. The digital expressions of emotions, ideas and opinions truly are incredible, as they help us break language barriers across the globe effortlessly. Even the Oxford Dictionary joined the trend, recognising the ‘Face with Tears of Joy’ as the word of the year in 2015!

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Yes, this might trivialise the original meaning of words, but in essence we are simply spicing up our language, expressing a greater passion in our speech! And surely, having an exciting, passionate life is something to die for.

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Contact Nicky on 01653 690859 or nicky@thehandymag.co.uk YORK ANNUAL WESTIE WALK 17 APRIL The 24th Annual Westie Walk

Taking place on York Knavesmire. Owners are invited to bring their West Highland Terriers for a leisurely stroll around York Racecourse, meeting at the Bishopthorpe end at 3pm.

Newcomers welcome at this friendly fun walk.

Donations in aid of Westie Rescue appreciated.

CAFE NELLI 6, 13, 20, 27 APRIL

Opens every Wednesday morning between 10am and 12 noon at New Earswick Folk Hall.

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26 APRIL Acomb Memory Café, Acomb.

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YORK ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY

New Earswick Sharing Together would love to see you at the Sleeper Path Community Garden and Allotment on Wednesday mornings open 10 to 12 noon. (2-4pm on Sunday) Weather permitting.

1.30 - 3pm at New Earswick

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16 & 17 JULY Cycle 146 miles in 2 days.....

Raising funds for Ryedale Special Families. Yorkshire Wolds stunning circular route with an overnight halfway stopover with food, bar and live music. For full details and to register, visit: www. yorkshirewoldscyclechallenge. org.uk or telephone: 01653 699000 or 01653 690503.

SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES 16 APRIL Jumble Sale

2-4pm at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall, in aid of of Ryedale Leisure Group.

FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB

18 APRIL Meeting - Stephen Morley on Carnivorous Plants.

Stephen has been cultivating carnivorous plants for 30 years and has varieties from all over the globe.There are many British types of these fascinating plants too. Followed by plant sale.

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PLANT SALE HAXBY 7 MAY Annual Plant Sale

10am til 12 noon at St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby (the church hall is behind the church.)

Entrance 50p including tea/ coffee/biscuits. All proceeds to church funds.

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BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 2 MAY Sutton Park Sping Plant Fair

11am-4pm. Different garden to visit and plant stands attending but all offering a fantastic selection of plants.

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STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WI 19 APRIL Meeting

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Encouraging wildlife into your garden by Barry Bishop from York RSPB Group. Competition A garden photograph. 7.15pm at Strensall Village Hall.

CEILIDH, STRENSALL VILLAGE HALL 9 APRIL Raising funds for the ‘Keep Your Pet Scheme’.

7.30 – 10.45pm with a light supper and teas and and coffee, but people are requested to bring their own drinks aswell.The Ceilidh band Alterego. A caller will lead people through the dances.

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11 - 4pm at Badger Paddock, Huntington. There will also be Easter crafts for children.

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Saturday 2nd April 2016 7.30pm at The Garrison Church, Strensall Tickets £10 including refreshments Available from Patricia 01904 491056, Kay 490539 or Enid 490028

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HEWORTH GOLF CLUB 10 APRIL Free Taster Day at Heworth Golf Club Ladies - thinking of golf? Keep fit, have fun with your friends.

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HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, STOCKTON ON THE FOREST 9 APRIL Coffee morning

10am-12 noon. Spring Family Activity Morning with puzzles, crafts and games for all the family along with the usual stalls and refreshments.

HAXBY LIBRARY RYEDALE FESTIVAL 1 APRIL Kosmos

7.30pm at the Galtres Centre, Easingwold.

2 APRIL Retorica

7.30pm at St Mary’s Priory Church, Old Malton.

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Road, Haxby Telephone 01904 552660

RNLI 30 APRIL Coffee Morning & Crafts

10am - 4pm at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall. Sellers are invited to join us - £5 per table. Please call Sue on 01904 491133.

STRENSALL BOWLING CLUB

5 APRIL Easter crafts

16 APRIL Club opens for the season

2-4pm. £2 ages 5 and up, booking is advised.

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23 - 24 APRIL Crime weekend

Joint project with Oaken Grove for World Book night.

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STRENSALL METHODIST CHURCH 2 APRIL Concert in support of “Children of Hope Orphanage”

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(Sierra Leone Ebola Appeal) Featuring The York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir. 7.30pm at The Garrison Church, Strensall Tickets £10 including refreshments. Available from Patricia 01904 491056, Kay 490539 or Enid 490028 See page 38

FRIENDS OF HUNTINGTON LIBRARY 4 APRIL Coffee Morning

10am - noon at Huntington Library, Garth Road, York, YO32 9QJ. Drop in for coffee and cake and discover the events happening at Huntington Library and the wider Explore York family of libraries.

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on Springwatch. He has co-authored more than a dozen books including RSPB Handbook of British Birds and was awarded the MBE for services to Nature Conservation in 2009.

In Peter’s talk we will look at some of the fascinating wildlife that benefits from our activities, both in our gardens and further afield. We will find out what scientists have discovered about some of our garden birds and other creatures, and we will consider some top tips for making simple improvements to our garden habitats.

RSPB YORK LOCAL GROUP 21 APRIL Illustrated talk - “ Giving Nature a Home” by Peter Holden MBE

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FILM AT THE FOLK HALL 29 APRIL The Lady in the Van (12A)

7pm. Based on real events the playwright Alan Bennett allows Miss Shepherd to park her van in his driveway where she lived for 15 years! Contains infrequent strong language.

Tickets from the Box Office at The Folk Hall, Hawthorn Terrace, New Earswick. Tel: 01904 769621. Reception open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Email: filmfolkhall@talktalk online: www.filmfolkhall.

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB 12 APRIL Meeting

7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. A demonstration by floral demonstrator Nicky Davies entitled ‘Step into Spring’ Nicky will no doubt be inspiring us to look forward to the flowers of spring. Members and visitors welcome. £5 on the door for visitors. Tea and coffee served. New members always welcome. For further details please contact Janet Pepper on 01347 823601. See also www. haxbyandwiggintonflowerclub. com

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB 5 APRIL Meeting

Held at Haxby Methodist Church (opposite Haxby Pond) at 10 am for coffee before a prompt start 10.30am start. Membership costs £17.50 per annum and new members are always welcome.

KIDZ KAF, STRENSALL 9 APRIL, 14 MAY, 11 JUNE Kidz Kaf is a Kaf run by children for our community.

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PARKINSONS UK DANCE CLASS FRIDAYS WEEKLY Dance Class for people with Parkinson’s

10.30am at Wiggington Recreation Hall. There are a range of dance styles and classes are run by specially qualified teachers.

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9 APRIL H.M.S. Pinafore, plus a selection of Gilbert and Sullivan favourites Join us aboard the H.M.S. Pinafore for a concert version of Gilbert and Sullivan’s ever popular hit.

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13 - 16 APRIL Happy and Glorious A musical spectacular celebrating 90 years of music for the Queen’s Birthday.

York Light and York Light Youth bring you a night of entertainment drawn from a wide spectrum of musical theatre to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the MS Society in York.

27 - 30 APRIL Meet Me In St Louis

New Earswick Musicals is to stage the York Premier of this amazing musical set against the backdrop of the World’s Fair in St Louis..... Why not follow a year in the life of The Smith family, which will make you laugh and no doubt cry...... with fantastic songs like Trolley Song, The Boy Next Door and Meet Me in St Louis. See page 52

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CONCERT PERFORMANCE AT The Joseph Rowntree Theatre SATURDAY, 9TH APRIL 2016 Adults £10, Conc £9, U-16s Free PLUS A SELECTION OF Tickets from York Theatre GILBERT AND SULLIVAN Royal Box Office FAVOURITES

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HAXBY & WIGGINTON WI 5 APRIL Meeting

The work of York Street Angels Competition: Photo of a York Street Scene. 7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Main Hall. For more details visit www. wiggihaxbywi.wordpress.com

YORK OPEN STUDIOS 15, 16, 17, 23 & 24 APRIL Free entry to 99 artist’s studios across York.

Including Studio 14, The Bull Centre (next to Dean’s Garden Centre) Stocktonon-the-Forest. Original work

by Julie Lightburn; known for her detailed landscapes and paintings of local scenes.

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cakes and refreshments to enjoy whilst browsing. www. yorkopenstudios.co.uk See page 21

SHERIFF HUTTON VILLAGE AUCTION 23 APRIL Village Auction

At Sheriff Hutton Village Hall.

12-1 Viewing; Auction starts at 1pm. House and Garden items for knock down prices!

Refreshments served all afternoon. This event is raising funds for our annual New Year Party for older members of our community.

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY 5 APRIL Circular walk

About 5 miles from the Dutch

House near Crayke via Pond Head. Can be muddy. Meet in the car park at 9.30am. Optional meal afterwards. Contact Bob Jowett 01904 764702 or bob. jowett1@btopenworld.com

13 APRIL Annual General Meeting

At Strensall & Towthorpe Village Hall, preceded at 7pm by a talk by Dr Margaret Atherden on ‘Wild Flowers on the Road Verges in North Yorkshire’. Nonmembers welcome.

16 APRIL Litter Pick by boat and on foot.

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8 MAY Visit to the 18th century Howsham Water Mill.

Meet 11.15am and, if the weather is fine, bring a picnic or barbecue. Donation of £3 suggested. Prebooking is essential. Contact June Card 01904 766196 or junecard700@ gmail.com

STRENSALL LIBRARY EVERY TUESDAY Under Five Story Time Free. 3.30pm-4pm

21 APRIL Library Creative Writing Group 2 - 3.30pm. Free. (please

contact Sarah for details before attending)

THROUGHOUT APRIL Library Book Sale 50p-£1.50 per book

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£1 per sheet. The winner wins half of the income raised from this Quiz!

We are looking to recruit a jolly under 5 Story Time Volunteer on Mondays 3.15pm-4pm and also shelving volunteers on Mondays & Fridays 4pm-5pm. Please contact Sarah for full details of all opportunities. The Library is looking for free donations of craft materials for craft sessions. (coloured paper cups, glue, glittery bits, decorative craft paper, card, mini pompoms, stickers, buttons, gems) 19 The Village, Strensall

19 APRIL - 24 MAY New York Class

1-3pm. Come and explore New York, its culture, food and art with our tutor. Come and learn some new skills in a comfortable, friendly, sociable setting and share the results with friends and family.

For further information or to sign up for the course, please contact Anne Parkinson, 01904 760037 or email a.parkinson@wilberforcetrust. org.uk by 12 April.

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in York.

CHARITY COFFEE MORNING 9 APRIL Coffee Morning at Bluebird Care Offices

10am to 12 at 8 Devonshire Court, Green Lane Trading Estate, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 5PQ to raise funds for Alzheimer‘s Society and Cancer Research. 2 cyclists cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats will be calling in at Bluebird Care offices enroute. For more informationtelephone 01904 691992 for more information.

STRENSALL TENNIS CLUB 24 APRIL Open Day

10am-12.30pm at Strensall Sports Club at Durlston Drive.

Free tennis taster sessions with all balls and raquets provided.

Sign up for tennis coaching

YORK RAMBLERS 5 APRIL

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10 mile, 9 mile and 8 mile walks

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Public Transport Walk 15 miles (Minster Way -1) from York Minster to Stamford Bridge

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8 miles from CP below White Horse, Low Town Bank Rd

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Public Transport Walk 8 miles Saltaire & Baildon Moor.

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for ages 5+. Adult coaching available. Come along for lots of fun. Refreshments and stalls.

Join the club and play all year round! Special offer - Joining fees reduced on this day only!

ST MARY’S CHURCH HAXBY 30 APRIL Concert - St Petersburg Hermitage Ensemble

7.30pm. Bringing the magic of Russian Orthodox and Folk Music from St Petersburg’s Finest Singers. Tickets are £12 for adults, £8 for children and students. The Ensemble visited Haxby in 2013 and were a resounding success.

With different singers and a different programme from last time the beautiful sounds of unaccompanied Russian spiritual singing and folk songs will once again echo around St Mary’s. Tickets for the concert

19 APRIL

6 miles a Walk with a Pub Lunch from Fairfax Arms, Gilling

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11 mile, 10 mile and 7 mile walks

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8 miles from Cowhouse Bank CP North of Helmsley

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10 mile and 7 mile walks

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Public Transport Walk (Minster Way – 2) Stamford Bridge to Pocklington.

Full details can be found on our website yorkramblers.org. uk or eastyorkshireramblers. org.uk

are available from Aroma, Haxby or telephone 760150/769771

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP 31 MAY Archive Open Evening.

An invitation to look at what we have stored. 7.30pm at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall. If you want you can donate artefacts or have photographs and documents scanned. All can be preserved in the archives.We promise an interesting evening.

Come along all will be welcome.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCARECROW FESTIVAL 30 APRIL, 1 & 2 MAY

Final date to register entries is 11th April. See page 46.

WIGGINTON COMMUNITY FAIR 4 JUNE 3rd Annual Community Fair

10am - 3pm in St Nicholas Church Wigginton. Super refreshments, craft competitions and activities for all the family.

We also have a limited number of tables under gazebos at £10 each. Please contact Lindsey Steele on steejoh47@aol.com, tel no 01904762929 or visit our Facebook page Wigginton Community Fair 2016.

CONEXO TRAVEL 15 APRIL Travel event - Travelling to America

12-3pm at Haxby Memorial Hall.

There will be refreshments as well as Vale Radio. See Page 41

HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A 15 APRIL Meeting

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2pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Daytones Barbershop Singers followed by refreshments.

Members £2, visitors £3. Further details from dorothy.croft10@gmail.com

NEW EARSWICK FLOWER CLUB 5 APRIL Flower Demonstration by Elaine Bedford: “Walking the Dogs”

7.30pm at New Earswick Methodist Church Hall, New Earswick, York YO32 4AQ Guests £5.

3 MAY Illustrated Talk by Peter Mathers: “In (And Around) Dublin’s Fair City” - some Gardens in Dublin and Wicklow. 7.30pm at New Earswick Methodist Church Hall, New Earswick, York YO32 4AQ Guests £5.

Telephone 01904 763090 or visit www.newearswickflowerclub.org.uk

STRENSALL CARNIVAL 25 JUNE A Day at the Movies See page 66

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in York.

ST NICKS All events start at St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, YO10 3ST. www.stnicks.org.uk. Tel : 01904 411821

2 APRIL Amphibians Course

10am - 3.45pm. An introduction to the British amphibian species such as newts and frogs. Advance booking essential.

5, 19 APRIL Health Walk

Meet at the Environment Centre for a short group walk through the nature reserve.

More info: 01904 553377 or www.york.gov.uk/healthwalks

7 APRIL York Open Eco Homes training

6.30 pm - 8.30pm. Would you like to invite visitors into your home to see your eco improvements? Come and find out more and decide if you want to join in by opening your home one afternoon over the weekends of 14th and 21st May.

13 APRIL Wool Spinning Taster workshop

1- 3pm. Enjoy a taster of how to spin your own yarn on a drop spindle. Advance booking is essential on 01904 411821.

15 APRIL yourcafe: Year 1 party

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7- 9pm. yourcafe intercepts food that would otherwise go to waste from various York outlets including Gregg’s, CostCutter, Morrison’s, Waitrose, MyLocal & the Spurriergate Centre. Come and enjoy a yourcafe meal and hear about their journey and future plans.Entry: payas-you-feel

16 APRIL Water Vole Day

10am - 1.30pm. Come along and find out all about water voles with activities for all ages.

16, 17, 23 & 24 APRIL York Open Studios with Beth Savage

10am - 6pm on 16th and 23rd. 11am – 5pm on 17th and 24th Beth Savage will display her exhibition of stimulating and thoughtful performance-based artwork exploring how the rivers of York have shaped the city.

Take part in a pond dipping family activity. Live performance work will take place at 2pm on 16th at St Nicks and at 2pm on 23rd on the river bank near Museum Gardens (between Lendal Bridge and the railway bridge).

25 APRIL Big Biodiversity Quiz with Eco Sapien 7-9pm. The team at Eco Sapien introduces the concept of biodiversity, its importance in our everyday lives and the current threats it faces. Followed by a fun, team-based multimedia quiz on subjects relating to the natural world. Nibbles included! £5 per person.

For more info and bookings call 07522 928960 or email ecosapienshow@gmail.com

ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE GARDENING CLUB 12 APRIL Illustrated talk entitled “Wicked Plants” by Doug Stewart.

Talk about plants that can hurt, maim and kill in some ingenious ways! 7.30pm in the Conference Hall, Askham Bryan College, Askham Bryan, York, YO23 3FR. Members free, visitors £5 on the door. For more information about the club please visit our website: www. abcgardeningclub.org.uk

HURST HALL STARS 18 JUNE Wonka’s Wonderland

Hurst Hall Stars present another fun filled community arts project!

Stockton on the Forest Village Hall. Matinee and evening shows. Aduls £5, children £3.

Tickets from Hurst Hall on 01904 442989 or just call in.

YORK ASSOCIATION OF THE NATIONAL TRUST 16 APRIL Talk

2pm at Friends Meeting House in Friargate, York (off Castlegate).

Peter Miller, vice president of the Friends of York Art Gallery, will speak about recent developments at the gallery, recently reopened after major refurbishment, including the opening of the stunning original roof space. £4 entrance at the door to cover expenses, coffee/ tea are available. You don’t have to be a member of the National Trust and we hope that this will be of interest to all who have been following the story of the refurbishment of York Art Gallery. www.yant.org.uk

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THE FORESTERS 13 MAY Concert

Fundraiser in support of the registered charity York Racial Equality Network. At the Tramways Club, Mill Street.

Tickets are available at £8 in advance (£10 on the door & concessions £5) by email to info@yren.co.uk or calling Ginnie Shaw on 01904 500281.

ST MARY’S CHURCH, STRENSALL 21 MAY Charity Dinner Dance

7.30pm til midnight at The Royal York Hotel. See page 48

DAMSELS IN SUCCESS 13 APRIL Meeting

6.30pm at The Pavilion Hotel In Fulford, York. See page 50

and Harrowells Solicitors.

Preserving your wealth for future generations. See page 33

WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB

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23 APRIL - 17 SEPTEMBER

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Season starts for social bowling and league matches.

Open Afternoon 2-4pm Sheriff Hutton All families welcome See page 57 for details

1 MAY

“Come and Try” Day 2pm to 4pm. For further details, or to arrange a visit, please contact Colin Ellis (Secretary) on 01904 760877 or email colin@ cellis23.plus.com www.wiggintonbowlingclub. co.uk

GIANT CAR BOOT SALE Established 25 years

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“Over six years ago, while on maternity leave from my teaching career, I was searching to find the right nursery for my own baby. It was at this point I had the realisation that I could establish my own nursery; somewhere special where other parents would value the facilities, care and learning opportunities that my background equipped me to create”. Sarah Kelly, Proprietor Four years after opening, and

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Can you help support the 10th Scarecrow Festival in Haxby & Wigginton?

Sat 30th April to Mon 2nd May

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his year’s Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church Scarecrow Festival could be the biggest yet!

With trails of varying lengths around Haxby and Wigginton, the organisers are hoping to raise much needed funds for St Leonard’s Hospice along with other local voluntary organisations. Last year this amazing event raised a staggering £4900!

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Doors open at 7.30pm - Dancing starts at 8.00pm Tickets are just £10 and include a Pie & Pea supper to ensure your energy levels are kept to the max!

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To register to make a scarecrow and to include it on one of the trails, visit www.hwmc.org.uk/scarecrows or pop into Aroma at 30a The Village, Haxby or Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church to pick up a registration form before the closing date of 11th April.

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www.stleonardshospice.org.uk or Please contact: Niki Turnbull, St Leonard’s Hospice, 185, Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1GL Tel: 01904 777777 email: nicola.turnbull@stleonardshospice.nhs.uk St Leonard’s Hospice is a registered charity no 509294, and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England & Wales, number 01451533

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The newly opened extension also boasts a professional kitchen, providing an exciting new space for the nursery cook. Children

benefit from a varied, nutritionally balanced menu and get to grow fruits and vegetables in their own growing patch in the nursery garden, which in turn helps them to understand the importance of leading healthy lifestyles.

The large, secure outdoor play areas also feature a variety of exciting equipment to promote exploration, climbing, digging and building; all contributing to children’s excellent all round development.

The relocation of the baby facilities has enabled the nursery to also increase capacity for two year olds, with the older toddlers now benefiting from two adjoining play spaces, replenished with a range of exciting new resources.

to provide the very best care and early years’ education. “I have an exceptionally strong vision and set of values, which my team embrace wholeheartedly. We are rated highly by Ofsted but equally, we are rated highly by the parents of the children we care for. We have built a very successful nursery with an exceptional reputation, organically grown through recommendations and word of mouth”.

Puddleducks are holding an open afternoon on Saturday 16th April 2-4pm. All families are welcome.

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As soon as we walked into Puddleducks we knew we had found the right place. The atmosphere is friendly, homely and welcoming; it feels like I’m dropping my child off with family. Lucy, Strensall To arrange your visit call 01347 878648 or email sarah@sheriffhuttonnursery.co.uk • www.sheriffhuttonnursery.co.uk www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 690859 • 47

St Mary's Church, Strensall

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YORK SPORTS CLUB

WELCOME TO YORK SPORTS CLUB York Sports Club is the perfect venue for watching live sport available on Sky Sports & BT Sport. We have a fantastic lounge bar with 5 widescreen HD TVs which is open to both the public and to members.

list and full range of soft drinks, so we’re an ideal place to meet up with friends to watch the big game.

We are a Cask Marque accredited pub serving a wide range of draft ales, lagers & ciders. We also offer an extensive wine

Our two function suites are available to hire for parties, celebrations and business meetings.

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By James Baggott

Then there’s the size – I know Range Rovers are massive, but when it comes to getting a ski trip’s worth of luggage inside, it coped admirably. Despite using up the entire boot space there was ample room inside – enough to curl up for a snooze in the back and enjoy the equally cosseting rear seats when my wife drove.

For its size it’s no slouch. Our test car had the delightful 4.4-litre SDV8. Despite only returning 26mpg, with a top speed of 135mph and a 0-60mph time of 6.8 seconds, it’s brisk enough for French Autoroutes. It piles on speed in a smooth and linear fashion, quietly and without fuss, whilst adding to the feeling of luxury travel.

It’s the dreaded question that anyone even remotely connected to cars fears more than any other: what’s your favourite car?

But finally I might have the answer: the Range Rover.

Not the Sport or Evoque but the good old fashioned, full fat Rangie.

A looming family holiday looming involving a 1,500mile trip gave the perfect excuse to borrow the car, and after two 13-hour shifts behind the wheel I can honestly say there’s nothing else I’d rather have been in.

Here’s why. First, it’s super comfortable. The front seats in our Range Rover were heated and cooled and had more adjustments than a home hi-fi amplifier from the 1980s. The huge armchair like seats with cushioned headrests never dulled a muscle and left us with no aches and pains.

With a five-year-old on board, the £7,300 entertainment pack (yes, you read that right) was a blessing. Two 10.2-inch rear screens and wireless headphones meant Finding Nemo could work his fishy magic at keeping the Are We Nearly There Yets at bay until at least Dover.

The multimedia system might be showing its age a little but it works well. It takes seconds to hook your phone up for music streaming, the satnav might look a little dated but it got us to France, Switzerland and home without fail and it’s simple to set a DVD running for the rear occupants while listening to Dad FM in the front.

However, what really sets the Range Rover apart are the little touches. Things like the soft-close doors, the illuminated logos projected onto the floor by the wing mirrors at night, and the front seat armrests that adjust to the perfect height. I love the fridge in the centre console, the cameras all around the car that make it a doddle to park, and the split tailgate that automatically opens and closes at the touch of a button.

But above all it’s the fact that despite all this luxury and Rolls Royce-rivaling opulence, it’s still so utterly capable off road. As we arrived in Villars, Switzerland, the snow was falling heavily and cars were being abandoned up the mountain as snow chains failed to do their jobs. But not the Range Rover. A flick of the all terrain response button to its Snow & Ice setting and away we went.

So there you have it. The one car I would buy if I had to live it with it for the rest of my life. Just as long as I could afford the £109,710 for the pleasure…

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UKELELE SOCIETY The Fox Inn, Stockton on the Forest Bring your own ukulele and join fellow enthusiasts.

Come and join us every other Wednesday evening at 8 pm.

Commencing on the 6th April.

For more details contact Paul on 400747 YORK FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE 01904 554628 or text ‘info’ to 07624 802244.

SCOUTS & GUIDES DUNNINGTON SCOUTS, CUBS & BEAVERS Brian Prince 01904 489364/07552 353571 or bjprince56@yahoo.co.uk DUNNINGTON RAINBOWS & BROWNIES Karen Prince 01904 489364.

2ND HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCOUT GROUP Linda Parkinson 01904 769167.

HAXBY MOOR DISTRICT GIRL GUIDING www.girlguiding.org.uk/ interested. Emma Chester 01904 760258 or email chester. emma@btinternet.com 1ST HEWORTH SCOUT GROUP Matthew 07974901386 or www.1st-heworth.org.uk 29TH YORK (HUNTINGTON ALL SAINTS) RAINBOWS Stephanie Easton 07875 541520 LORD MAYORS OWN SCOUT GROUP Dave Petty 01904 761206. www.lordmayorsown.btck. co.uk CHRISTCHURCH SCOUT GROUP (STOCKTON LANE) Simon Errington 01904 430651 STOCKTON ON THE FOREST

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SCOUT GROUP Kath Shapcott 01904 421096.

AIR CADETS, EASINGWOLD 2487@aircadets.org

HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A Dorothy 01904 767392 STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Dorothea Scarlett 01904 761198 WHITE ROSE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION Peter West 01765 640409 email: peterwest33@yahoo. co.uk.

WIGGINTON & HAXBY OVER SIXTIES Margaret 01904 760625 WIGGINTON & HAXBY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Angela Bailey 01904 763229. wiggi haxbywi. wordpress.com

SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON VILLAGE HALL 01904 468001 SHERIFF HUTTON VILLAGE HALL Steph 07913 409 689 or email villagehall@sheriffhutton.co.uk SHIPTON COMMUNITY CENTRE www.facebook.com/ ShiptonByBeningbrough or 01904 470586.

SKELTON VILLAGE HALL www.skeltonvillagehall.co.uk.

Please contact the Bookings Secretary on 01904 470564 STOCKTON-ON-THE-FOREST VILLAGE HALL 01904 400409.

THE BOARD SCHOOL HUNTINGTON MEETING CENTRE 01904 760246 or 760044 or maureen@huntingtoncentre. plus.com THE OLD SCHOOL, WIGGINTON John and Wendy Jeffery 01904 760764 or email: clerk@ wiggintonparishcouncil.org.uk.

VILLAGE HALL HIRE

WALKING GROUPS

FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY VILLAGE HALL Fiona 01904 468773.

HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL www.haxbymemorialhall.org or 01904 764358.

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL 01904 760044.

OAKEN GROVE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE Catherine or Ellie 01904 769176.

ORCHARD PARK RECREATION & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION www.orchardpark.org.uk e-mail: info@orchardpark.org. uk Bookings tel: 07759 126680 POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL www.poppletonroadhall.org.uk. or 786008

2ND SUNDAY RAMBLING CLUB Helen 01904 782891 or Hazel 01904 760897.

WIGBY WALKERS Dorothy 01904 767392 YORK RAMBLERS www.yorkramblers.org.uk or eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk

SOCIETIES

SPORTS CLUBS CAPOEIRA IN YORK John Jobling on john@ciyc.org. uk or 07962963406 FUN SQUASH Dunnington. 5-8 years. Gary on 07739 808698 or email gs.crossland@btinternet.com HAXBY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Ian 07909 991541or www. haxbykarate.co.uk or info@

haxbykarate.co.uk.

HAXBY TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Neil 01904 761908.

HEWORTH TENNIS CLUB www.heworthtennisclub.co.uk or email info@heworthtennisclub. co.uk HUNTINGTON TUESDAY MIXED BADMINTON CLUB Pauline Thompson 01904 653327 HUNTINGTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Karl 07896 674299 or gafbr@ rocketmail.com.

Jason 07714471271 HUNTINGTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB PETANQUE CLUB Dennis 762698 or Sheila 768849 NEW EARSWICK CRICKET CLUB Paul 07533655470 or paul. stimpson3@btinternet.com or Matt 07885282937 or matty_ noble@hotmail. co.uk HAXBY NETBALL CLUB Hannah on 07811 428731 HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB Pam 07547 095 603 or junior section, Audrey Smith 01904 761641.

NEW EARSWICK TENNIS CLUB Joanne 07835 948593 HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB Audrey Smith 01904 761641 / 07936 746 439 / 07547 095 603 TORASHIN KARATE CLUB Ian on 01904 490753 or ian. torashin@gmail.com www.torashin.co.uk PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUB Ruth 07886926420 POPPLETON BADMINTON CLUB Caroline Steel 01904 787191

or carosteel@hotmail.co.uk SANDBURN HALL BADMINTON CLUB. Stephen Marshall 01904 490440.

SHERIFF HUTTON BOWLS CLUB Jill Johnson 01347878545.

Email: jilljohnson878@yahoo. co.uk or Roy Thompson 01347878644 email: thompsonroy5@gmail.com STRENSALL COMMUNITY YOUTH AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION 07951 920308 or strensallsa@ tesco.net.

STRENSALL FOOTBALL CLUB. Clare Inkster 07932 392231 STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUB Jenny 01904 491010 STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS Jackie 01904 492993 STRENSALL THURSDAY EVENING BADMINTON CLUB Stephen Marshall 01904 490440 or stephen.marshall2@ homecall.co.uk WIGGINTON & HAXBY TABLE TENNIS wiggintonhaxbytable tennis.co.uk WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB Colin 01904 760877 or colin@ cellis23.plus.com WIGGINTON GRASSHOPPERS Richard 07814 266987 YORK HOTSHOTS CHEERLEADING CLUB Anna 07507638804 or e-mail yorkhotshots@hotmail.co.uk YORK ROULEURS www.yorkrouleurs.co.uk or email yorkrouleurs@gmail.com YORK TENNIS CLUB Clifton Park. www. yorktennisclub.net or John Moore on 07896636173

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YORK • APRIL 2016 • ISSUE 122

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Instyle Kitchen & Bedroom Facelifts............................49 Instyle Kitchens & Bedrooms . ..........................................5 Kitchen Revive...................10 York Kitchens.......................7 LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION Sales Supply......................18 MARKETS Hovingham Village Market .44 MOBILITY MV Mobility.......................37 NURSERIES Puddleducks Nursery.........47 York Montessori Nursery.....34 OPTICIANS Haxby Opticians.................37 PAINTERS & DECORATORS Dave Kavanagh Painting & Decorating.........................68 SP Essex Painting & Decorating.........................74 PEST CONTROL York Environmental Services... ........................................16 PHOTOGRAPHY Paul Crick Photography......36 PLASTERING ABM Plastering & Tiling......54 JD Plastering.....................53 PLUMBING & HEATING BG Plumbing & Heating......22 DJC Plumbing, Heating & Gas Engineers..........................70 Gas Servicing by Gemma...56 GW Plumbing......................2 Haxby Plumbing & Heating.74 HC Engineering Ltd............53 JDL Electrical Systems Ltd.56 Plumbing by Taylor.............56 Power Heating...................17 PLUMBING (GENERAL) The 50 Plus.......................48 TP Plumbing......................69 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE HC Engineering Ltd............53 Joinery and Property Services. ........................................64 RMB Building Maintenance...6 SM Maintenance................53 The 50 Plus.......................48 Ultimate Handyman............64 Yorkshire Home & Property

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YORK • APRIL 2016 • ISSUE 122 Services............................14 RADIO STATIONS Vale Radio.........................79 RENEWABLE ENERGY Peak Power Systems Solar PV Battery Pack......................48 Peak Power Systems..........14 ROOFING & GUTTERING Able Roofing......................56 E Whatnell Roofing.............22 JClean..............................22 JW Joinery........................68 SOFT FURNISHING Interiors at Nine to Eleven...27 SOLICITORS Mitchells Solicitors.............39 SPORT York Golf Range.................32 York Sports Club................49 TILES Direct Tile Importers.............4 Monks Cross Tiles & Bathrooms.........................55 TILING ABM Plastering & Tiling......54 Stoneclenz...........................6

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