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I probably say this every year, but I love April! Everywhere is fresh and new, lambs, swallows, leaves on the tress, sunshine and longer days all go towards making us feel better. Shake off the winter blues and go out and enjoy the spring!

Of course this year there are many reasons to enjoy April – Easter, cycling galore, and lots of local places and events to take part in and visit. All of the details are in our listings and throughout the magazine. Nicky and I are looking forward to seeing the musical Annie at Joseph Rowntree Theatre next week. Nicky is horrified that I have never seen this musical, despite loving a good sing! If you missed this production there are plenty more opportunities to enjoy an evening at the theatre during April. Am-dram seems to be thriving in York with a number of great productions coming to Joseph Rowntree Theatre over the next couple of months. There is Dr Dolittle (cover photo), Peter Pan and an evening of favourites from Gilbert & Sullivan operas to choose from. Don’t forget ‘you’re never fully dressed without a smile’ so go and get yourself some tickets for a great evening of local entertainment! All ticket details are in our pages this month. This month we’re giving both advertisers and community events more profile through our Facebook page. As with our Twitter feed, please look us up, ‘like us’ and then be at the front row for updates of what’s happening in your area. Make sure that this spring you make time for yourself and family to have some local fun. Time races and waits for no one…. Well done to Jacqui Ward of York for winning our February competition. Have a great month!

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CONTENTS 6 A treehouse in memory of Jake 8 North Yorkshire community messaging 12 Doctor Dolittle 12 Strensall Bowling Club 14 Artura Blinds 16 Interiors trends for spring 2017 18 Puzzles 21 Competition 24 Four weddings and a funeral 26 Wetheralds Roof Systems 29 Other worldly wonders by Mary Mahon 34 Short Story 38 Building or extending? Prospect Design 40 Conexo Travel 48 What’s on in your area 61 How to enjoy your Easter eggs 62 Calling all film lovers 64 Gardening 72 Canine hydrotherapy 75 The dangers of bulbs

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ake Bradley Smith was born on 1st November 2012. When he was only 4 months old, Jake had his first prolonged seizure lasting 45 minutes. Two weeks later he had another which led to another hospital admission and many tests including 2 lumbar punctures, an EEG, and an MRI. More seizures followed and in July 2013 he was diagnosed with epilepsy. Jake’s consultant was convinced he had a much more complex condition, and more tests confirmed a diagnosis of Dravet Syndrome. As a family we had so many exciting adventures along with his brother, George, and sister, Olivia.

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At the start of last season, it was doubtful if Strensall Bowling Club would be able to raise enough players to compete in the three leagues that they enter each year. They eventually decided to just ‘give it a go’ which turned out to be a decision well made, as the 2016 season proved to be their best to date! They successfully won the league in the York & District Private Clubs league, gaining promotion, and finished runners up in the Ryedale Veterans league also gaining promotion. They also qualified for the Champion of Champions play-off and finished in their highest ever position in the Bata Gas sponsored Ryedale league. A very impressive season for such a small club.

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At Conexo Travel Your local Haxby travel agent The success of Jet2Holidays over the last eight years has made others sit up and take notice. Founded in 2002, parent company Jet2 operated their first flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam on 12 February 2003. In 2007 Jet2Holidays was formed and they are now ranked as third largest tour operator in the UK. Perhaps the success of Jet2Holidays is behind the recent decision by both Thomas Cook (which includes Co-Operative Travel) and Thomson to stop selling Jet2Holidays in their stores. Because Jet2holidays wraps everything up in one package, holidaymakers have access to great value package breaks across thousands of 2-5 star hotels, with Jet2.com flights, industry leading 22kg baggage allowance and airport transfers included, through a ÂŁ60 per person deposit. The good news is that you can still book your Jet2Holiday with us in Haxby! Conexo Travel, like Jet2Holidays, has enjoyed a great period of growth, culminating in record trading months for the start of 2017. As well as being able to book your holiday conveniently with friendly staff, Conexo Travel guarantee you will never pay more for your Jet2Holiday than if you booked it online. We take care of all of the paperwork, special requests and offer other special services not available to online bookers. Conexo Travel is delighted to be the only retail travel agency in the locality booking customers on Jet2Holidays, but remember they also deal with over 400 tour operators meaning you also get the largest choice of holidays in the area as well as the best holiday deals.

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ign up for this fun, healthy, Challenge Walk and at the same time raise money to help others. Over £6000 was raised last year. With your help we can raise even more for local people with sight and hearing loss. The Wilberforce Way is a 60.5 mile linear trail which is walked in 6 stages simultaneously (10 – 12 miles each stage and a shorter 3 mile accessible walk). The trail goes from Hull to Market Weighton, Pocklington and via the University to finish at York Minster. Use your ‘Runtastic’ or ‘Fitbit’ and tell us how many steps you’ve walked on the day! For more information and to register please visit www.wilberforcetrust.org.uk or follow this link: http://www.wilberforcetrust.org.uk/ donationslegacies/wilberforce-challenge/

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The Nursery is holding a Spring Open Day on Saturday 22nd April from 10am-3pm to welcome the new growing season. Choose from a variety of flowering spring bulbs, perennials, shrubs and alpines. Tea, coffee and homemade cake will also be on sale. The Nursery is situated in Poppleton and is Britain’s last surviving railway nursery, run entirely by volunteers. Visitors will be able to look around the Nursery buildings, narrow gauge railway, wagons and trucks from a bygone era. Please support the Nursery so that it can continue as a valuable resource to the local community, working with local health agencies to offer a safe environment for volunteers who are recovering from physical and mental health issues. For more information visit www.poppletonrailwaynursery.co.uk

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FOCUS ON SEEDS Another of our regular sharing events Share surplus seeds, plants, etc.

Bring your surplus or just come along and share some of ours if you haven’t any yourself – there is always more than enough for all.

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Do you have a passion or hobby that you would be happy to share with others? The Alzheimer’s Society is looking for volunteers for their Side By Side service. Support someone with dementia to do the things they love and help them to connect with people in their community. Full training is provided and all expenses are paid including mileage. If you think this might be for you then, contact either Bernie or Colleen on 01723 500958 or email: sidebysidenorthyorkshire@alzheimers.org.uk Help someone with Dementia to live well today.

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The Sixteen Harry Christophers (conductor) Poetry in Music

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Next class is on 10th April and will then be on every 2 weeks Unemployed? Retired? Bored? Feeling isolated? Well come along and join our FREE bi-weekly Crafty Club at the Oaken Grove Community Centre from 1 to 3pm.

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Next class is on 10th April and will then be on every 2 weeks We are bringing our very successful Crafty Club to New Earswick & Huntington. Unemployed? Retired? Bored? Feeling isolated? Well come along and join our FREE bi-weekly Crafty Club at the Folk Hall from 10 to 12am.

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Local events in the York area this month CAFE NELLI

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

YORK ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY

3rd Wednesday of the month 1.30-3.30pm. Forget Me Not Memory Cafe, Tang Hall 1st Tuesday of the month 11am-1pm. Kirk Memory Café, New Earswick Bowling Club, Huntington Road

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET Saturday 1 April Market opens 10.30am-1.30pm. www.hovingham-market.org.uk

COFFEE MORNING IN AID OF KEEP A CHILD WARM CAMPAIGN Saturday 22 April Have you thought about what to do with the coat that your child has grown out of? Some children in Eastern Europe have nothing and temperatures can get as low as -30 in the winter. Gail Lazenby and Jill Crampton are asking for your help to start collecting or knitting hats, scarves, gloves, and save good quality childrens winter coats. Or perhaps you could donate a pack of disposable nappies. Last year they went to Moldova with Operation Orphan and helped over 1000 children, who each received a hat, scarf, gloves, coat, jumper and a knitted blanket from the donations received. Please bring your donations to the coffee morning at Haxby Methodist Church Hall from 10am till 12 midday. Contact Gail on 01904 690757 or Jill on 01904769034. www.operation-orphan.org

Last Tuesday of the month 1-3pm. Acomb Memory Café, Acomb. 1st Wednesday of the month 2-3.30pm. Boccia/Easy Sport, New Earswick Last Wednesday of the month Younger Peoples Group.Various venues York Thursday Afternoons Singing for the Brain.1.30-3pm at The Folk Hall, New Earswick Contact York Alzheimer’s society on 01904

567701 or email yorkservices@alzheimers. org.uk

NEW EARSWICK SHARING TOGETHER

Wednesday mornings 10-12 noon at the Sleeper Path Community Garden and Allotment. (2-4pm on Sunday) Weather permitting.

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THE YORKSHIRE WOLDS CYCLE CHALLENGE

Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 July Annual Fundraising Bike Ride. Open to riders of all ages and abilities, this challenging two day ride covers 146 miles following a spectacular route on quiet roads round the stunning Yorkshire Wolds. Raising money for Ryedale Special families. www.yorkshirewoldcyclechallenge.org.uk

PARKINSONS UK DANCE CLASS

Fridays weekly (during term time) 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. www.danceforparkinsonsuk.org/ or contact Angela Kirkham, info@kirkhamhenry.co.uk

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB

Tuesday 4 April 10.30am at Haxby Methodist Church Hall. Coffee is served from 10am. Membership is £18.50 per year and new members are always welcome.

PLANT SHARE EVENT

Saturday 1 April 10.30 -11.30am at St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby.Bring your spare plants (after reducing clumps, thinning borders, or creating space) to a share event to pass on to people who can use them in their garden. Please also bring spare seedlings and excess produce, such as lettuces, tomatoes, potatoes, apples or blackcurrants. Come and experience what it is like when there is no money involved; just take what you can use and what someone else has too much of. www.haxbyandwiggintonccc.org.uk

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE

Saturday 1 April York Community Choir Festival Enjoy show tunes, standards, operetta, pop.... the list goes on. There is something for everyone as twenty community choirs of all shapes and sizes perform in five concerts. Join us to celebrate the joy of singing! Thursday 6 - Saturday 8 April Peter Pan - Flying Ducks Youth Theatre Wendy, Michael and John Darling join Peter Pan and Tinkerbell on a magical journey to Neverland where the Lost Boys, Indians and Mermaids await them for a series of adventures beyond their wildest dreams. Sunday 9 April Til the Boys Come Home Join Jessa Liversidge and her accompanist Malcolm Maddock for an evening of nostalgia,

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emotion, and a little humour as we pay tribute to the women of WWI and WWII. Fundraising event for JRT. Wednesday 26 - Saturday 29 April Doctor Dolittle - New Earswick Musicals This classic tale of kindness to (and by) animals trots, crawls, and flies onto the stage as the Broadwaysized family musical arrives in York. The Doctor, that can talk to the animals, takes the audience on a journey from the small English village of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh to the far corners of the world. www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

CONCERT AT DUNNINGTON METHODIST CHURCH

Saturday 29 April The York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir is performing to raise money towards the repairs at the Church. Tickets £8.50 available from 488044, 488224 or 489450

GIANT CAR BOOT SALE Established 26 years

Home Farm, Wigginton, YO32 2RD (opposite Wigginton Village) Starts Sunday Public 23rd April admission Cars £8.00 70p per car Vans from £9.00 Trailers £2 extra Toilets and refreshments

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FINE ARTS SOCIETY

Saturday 1 April ‘5000 years of Glass’. Special event featuring glass expert, Andy McConnell. 9.30am-4pm at the De Grey Lecture Theatre, York St John University, Lord Mayors Walk. Tickets £25 includes refreshments and a light lunch. Telephone 01904 411836 for tickets and more information.

25TH ANNUAL WESTIE WALK

Sunday 9 April 3pm at York Knavesmire. Owners are invited to bring their West Highland Terriers for a leisurely stroll around York Racecourse, meeting at the gateway on Knavesmire Road, opposite Knavesmire Crescent. Newcomers are very welcome. Donations in aid of Westie Rescue.

CONCERT AT SHERIFF HUTTON PARISH CHURCH

Saturday 1 April The Hermitage Ensemble from St Petersburg make a welcome return. Five professional opera singers

with a programme of church and folk music. For details 01347 878754 or email jsoak@ btinternet.com

CHARITY DOG WALK Sunday 30 April 11am on York Knavesmire in aid of ‘Keep your pet’. All welcome, refreshments, goods for sale, prizes, displays & demonstrations. www.keepyourpet.co.uk

YORK FLOWER CLUB

Tuesday 18 April Practice Meeting. ‘Spring is here’. 2pm at St Chad’s Church Hall. Visitors/new members welcome. Contact 01904 415487 or email smadd@ talktalk.net

EASTER FAIR AT HUNTINGTON METHODIST CHURCH SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP

Saturday 29 April 7.30pm in the Village Hall. With the return of the fantastic, versatile Elastic Band. A toe tapping evening of favourites and a sprinkling of new melodies. A licensed bar will be available and our usual sumptuous supper table. This is a true community event of local musicians and volunteers. Tickets £10. Ticket only event. Contact Margaret 01347 878314, Meg 01347 878136 or Wendy 01347 878581

CONCERT AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, STOCKTON ON THE FOREST

Friday 28 April The Weighton Yates Singers will be performing at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 to include light refreshments. All proceeds towards the Stockton Senior Citizens Group. Tickets from Ann Steel on 01904 400124 or Anne Archer on 01759 371058.

Saturday 8 April 10am to 1.30pm. There will be refreshments including lunches, and various stalls including cakes, crafts, books and bric-a-brac, also space for prayer and reflection. Proceeds for Church funds.

204TH YORK ART EXHIBITION Tuesday 11 April - Sunday 16 April Exhibition : 10am-5pm Monday 17 April (Easter Monday) Exhibition : 10am-3pm This exhibition showcases the work of society members and reflects a broad range of work produced across many styles and media. There will be a large selection of original pictures for sale, along with many unframed originals, prints and cards. Held at the York Theatre Royal De Grey Rooms, immediately adjacent to the newly refurbished theatre For more information www.yorkartsociety. blogspot.com or on facebook or twitter.

ANCIENT SOCIETY OF YORK FLORISTS SPRING SHOW

Saturday 8 April 11am - 3pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Admission to the show is £1, children free and homemade refreshments are available. There is ample off street parking. www.ancientsocietyofyorkflorists.co.uk

FRIENDS OF HUNTINGTON LIBRARY COFFEE MORNING

Monday 3 April 10am - noon. Drop in for coffee and cake and discover the events happening at Huntington Library and the wider Explore York family of libraries.We also have a book sale, free wifi and a Hudl Session! For more information, please email friendsofhuntingtonlibrary@gmail.com or call 01904 552669. friendsofhuntingtonlibrary.weebly.com

COME AND TRY DAY AT WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB

Sunday 30 April 2pm. For more details contact Norma Davies on 01904 765095 or email normacdavies@icloud.com www.wiggintonbowlingclub.co.uk

NEW SEASON STARTS AT STRENSALL BOWLING CLUB

Saturday 15 April 2pm at the bowling club situated on Brecks Lane, just down from the Strensall Bus Terminus.

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YORK OPEN STUDIOS

Friday 21, 22, 23 and 29, 30 April Studio 14, The Bull Centre (next door to Dean’s Garden Centre) will be open as part of York Open Studios - York’s largest arts festival. It’s free to visit the many studios which are opening their doors to visitors on the last two weekends of April. Julie Lightburn, of Studio 14, is a landscape artist working in pastels and acrylics. She’ll be joined this year by Fiona Sheehan, who uses textured acrylic to stunning effect. They will also be baking cakes to help raise money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The opening times are: Friday 21st April 6 - 9pm. Weekends 22nd / 23rd and 28th / 29th April Saturdays 10am - 6pm, Sundays 11am - 5pm

ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE GARDENING CLUB MEETING

Tuesday 11 April An illustrated talk entitled “Gardening At The Front” by Gail Summerfield” from West Shores Nurseries, Scunthorpe. 7:30pm in The Conference Centre, Askham Bryan College, Askham Bryan, York, YO23

3FR. Members free admission, visitors £5 on the door. For more information about the club please visit www.abcgardeningclub.org.uk

CONCERT BY THE FORESTERS

Saturday 1 April 7.30pm at English Martyrs Hall, Dalton Terrace in York. Tickets are from David Bryan Tel 01904 709733. There is no bar but you are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks to support this evening in aid of hall funds.

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STRENSALL LIBRARY APRIL EVENTS

Mondays U5 Story Time from 3.30pm-4pm. We are continuing to look for more volunteers on a rotation basis (each volunteer once a month) to help deliver this exciting weekly session! Stories, nursery rhymes and play with musical instruments & glove puppets are delivered in each session. We will also have toys from our Explore Toy Library to play with and borrow. Tuesday 4 April Free children’s easter craft sessions from 3.30pm - 4.30pm. Please contact the Library in advance to book a place for your child and for further details. Saturday 22 April World Book Night Big Book Swap! If you’re harbouring any books that you would like to pass on to someone else or you would like to offer a good home to a book, pop down to the Library between 10am and 12 noon and take part in our book swap, have a go at our quiz and chat about books? Everyone is welcome! 19 The Village, Strensall. Telephone 01904 552677 or email strensall@exploreyork. org.uk www.exploreyork.org.uk

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB

Tuesday 11 April 7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. An ‘imposed’ practice night for club members. Why not come along and watch members from beginners to advanced class make floral arrangements that will all be different despite eveyone having the same containers and flowers? Visitors £5 on the door, tea and coffee available. Details from Janet Pepper 01347 823601 or Joan McBurner on 01347 878544

Saturday 2 September Classes for all - Flowers, photography, fruit, home baking, vehetables, wine, handicrafts, art, preserves and childrens section. For more information visit www. dunningtonfayre.org.uk or telephone 07703518290

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY

Monday 17 April 6 mile linear walk Coxwold to Easingwold. Meet 9.30am Easingwold free car park. Contact Bob Jowett 01904 764702 or bob. jowett1@btopenworld.com Thursday 27 April Annual General Meeting 7.00pm. Speaker Anne Heathcote on the work of The Freshwater Habitat Trust. Strensall Village Hall. Saturday 29 April Litter pick around Foss Islands by boat and on foot. Volunteers wanted. 9.30am Meet Round Bridge, Foss Islands Road. Boots, wellingtons, work clothes and gloves advised. Contact Barry Thomas 01904 490081. barry1thomas@googlemail.com

SAVE A BABY'S LIFE WORKSHOPS Monday 24 April 1pm at Tesco Community Room, Dringhouses Book with Marie on m.taylor058@btinternet.com

Wednesday 3 May 3.30pm at Tang Hall Community Room. Book with Linda on linda.nelson2704@gmail.com Booking is essential. These workshops aim to give anyone in contact with babies and young children the confidence to cope in the unlikely event of an emergency such as stopping breathing and choking.

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY MORNING AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, STOCKTON-ON-THE FOREST Saturday 8 April 10am to 12.30pm. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt and children’s activities, Name the Easter Chick, books and bric-a-brac plus home made cakes. Refreshments are available. Everyone is welcome.

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS, YORK LOCAL GROUP.

Tuesday 11 April Illustrated talk on “Pearl in the Indian Ocean (Sri Lanka)” by Ian Robinson. 7.30pm at Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road. Entrance £3 Group members, £3.50 non-members. Non-members welcome. There is an interval with free hot and cold refreshments.

EVENTS AT ST NICKS

11 April South High School USA plays for St Nicks 7.30pm at Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD. Join the Lord Mayor Cllr Dave Taylor and the Civic Party in enjoying this unique performance by a visiting American Youth Concert Band from the South High School USA and the York Music Forum Big Band from the York Music Service. Free entry, with retiring collection in aid of St Nicks

EASTER AT BURTON AGNES HALL 8 April to 23 April 11am-5pm. Children are invited to take part in an Easter trail around the magnificent grounds of the Hall, solving clues while exploring the extensive gardens. Once the conundrum has been solved, every child will receive an Easter treat. There are puzzles to solve and games to play, while in the craft tent children can get creative with colouring. There is also a giant golden egg to find, which the Easter Bunny has been hidden somewhere in the grounds! Adults £7, Seniors £6.50, Children £4, Under 5’s free. Sunday 16 April and Monday 17 April 11am to 5pm. Children are invited to join the Easter Bunny and search for some of the many thousands of chocolate Easter eggs that are hidden in the Hall’s woodland. Adults £7, Seniors £6.50, Children £4, Under 5’s free. No need to book, just come along! www.burtonagnes.com

12 April Easter Egg Hunt & Crafts . 1-3pm: (organised by Hungate York Regeneration). All children will receive a prize and get a chance to create their own Easter decorations guided by St Nicks EcoCrafters, have a go at pond dipping and other fun activities. 19 April Hedgehog Day. 1-4pm. Discover all about hedgehogs and what you can do to help them. 20 April Eco-Active Day: Wildflowers. 10am-2pm. Help with wildflower sowing and planting in the nature reserve. Followed by a bring and share lunch. 22-23 April & 29-30 April York Open Studios. At St Nicks. Hosting 2 artists: specialising in upcycling and repurposing metal, plastic and found objects. See www.yorkopenstudios.co.uk or contact St Nicks on 01904 411821 for times & details. www.stnicks.org.uk for more details

EASTER FAMILY FUN AT CASTLE HOWARD Friday 14 April to Monday 17 April Enjoy all the fun of the farm when our mobile petting farm visits. www.castlehoward.co.uk

MEETINGS AT STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Wednesday 26 April Roman York: ‘New light on an ancient city’ Discover more about the history, culture and people of Roman York, based on many

SERVICES AT ST MARY'S, HAXBY & ST NICHOLAS, WIGGINTON Sunday 9 April - Palm Sunday 8am: Traditional Holy Communion said service (St Mary) 9.30am: Holy Communion with hymns and Reading of the Passion (St Nicholas) 10.15am: Sung Communion with hymns and Reading of the Passion (St Mary) 11.15am: Traditional Holy Communion said service (St Nicholas) 6.30pm: Choral Evensong (St Mary) Monday 10 April - Holy Week 7.30pm Reflective Service for Holy Week (St Mary) Tuesday 11 April: Holy Week 10am: Tots and Toddlers (St Nicholas) 7.30pm: Tenebrae ‘Service of the shadows’ (St Mary) Wednesday 12 April: Holy Week 10am: Holy Communion said service with hymns (St Mary) 7.30pm: Reflective Service for Holy Week (St Nicholas, Wigginton)

archaeological finds and excavations from within this amazing city. This evening’s speaker is Patrick Ottaway, author, archaeological and heritage consultant. 7.15pm at Strensall Village Hall. Wednesday 31 May Stained Glass : A mystery trade. Master Glazier Ian Tomlinson will show us the different types of glass seen in our Cathedrals, churches, homes and pubs. The different leads used and what holds the window together. Do you know how antique glass is made? Come and learn! 7.15pm at Strensall Village Hall. All welcome. Non-members £3 at the door. For full programme see our website: slhg. weebly.com or email: slhg@gmx.com

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Saturday 1 April 9 mile Public Transport walk to Bishop Burton Wednesday 5 April 10 miles from East Keswick CP by A659 11 miles from Thixendale Church 8 miles from Aberford Church Saturday 8 April 10 mile Public Transport to Jackdaw Pub, Stutton Road Wednesday 12 April 10 miles from Felixkirk Church 7.5 miles from Fountains Abbey Visitor CP Tuesday 18 April 6 miles from Wolds Inn Huggate Wednesday 19 April 10 miles from Masham Market Square 10 miles from Sherburn Village, St Hilda’s St 7 miles from Pool Village Hall CP, Arthington

Saturday 22 April 9 mile Public Transport to Wighill Wednesday 26 April 10 miles from Allerthorpe Woods, Low Moor CP (near Barnby Moor) 7 miles from Fridaythorpe Pond Full details can be found on our website yorkramblers.org.uk or eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk

HAXBY & WIGGINTON ART GROUP ANNUAL EXHIBITION AND SALE Saturday 1 April 10am -4pm at Haxby Methodist Church Hall. Entrance £1 includes programme and refreshments.

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Sunday 16 & Monday 17 April 44th Annual Exhibition of Paintings at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall between 10.30am and 4.30pm. Entrance fee £1 (Children free) Coffee/tea & biscuits available.

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Friday 21 April ‘Fool’s Gold Folk Singing Duo’. You are welcome to come to our meetings for retired people on the 3rd Friday of each month at 2pm in the Wigginton Recreational Hall with guest speakers, and find out about activities and events. Members £1, Visitors £3 including refreshments. For more information contact our secretary on 01904 768227 or see our website at www. u3asites.org.uk/haxby-wigginton

HAXBY SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB Saturday 1 April Huge - The Party Band. Tickets £15. Saturday 29 April 5.15s with Mod/Rock. Free entry. Saturday 13 May Supermodels with 70’s/80’s/90’s Haxby Sports and Social Club, North Lane, Haxby, York, YO32 3JP. Tel: 01904 768300

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Tuesday 25 April In the Village Hall at 7.45pm. It will be preceded by our AGM at 7pm. All welcome. Our speakers this month are Church Wardens Roy Thompson and John Oakley. ‘Four Hundred Years of Village Charities’ is a presentation on the development of charitable work in Sheriff Hutton following the Dissolution of the Monasteries which put many out of work and some into the Workhouse. Our speakers will bring us up to date on how the Charities are currently managed today. All welcome. Members £2.Visitors £3. Beryl Haigh our Treasurer will be on hand to collect membership fees for 2017.

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Saturday 13 May 10 am to 4pm. Fundraising sale day with plants, bric a brac, books and cake stalls. Refreshments, including light lunches served all day. Poppleton Methodist Church, The Green, per Poppleton

SCREENINGS AT FILM AT THE FOLK HALL Sunday 9 April Finding Dory: Children’s film

Friday 28 April Cinema Paradiso: A celebration of youth, love, friendship and the everlasting magic of the movies. A film director remembers his childhood at Cinema Paradiso where Alfredo, the projectionist, first brought about his love of films. He returns home to his village for the first time after 30 years and is reminded of his first love, Elena. www.filmfolkhall.com

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Thursday 30 March Come along to the Baby Day event at Tang Hall Explore Library from 10am - 2pm. Enjoy story sessions throughout the day. There will be soft play and a teddy bear trail. Attend the free Save a Baby’s Life course for parents/ carers and babies under one are welcome. The course is from: 10.30am - 12pm and pre-booking is required. The Sixth Avenue’s Children Centre team will be at the library to speak to about nutrition, weaning

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Friday 14 – Monday 17 April If it’s family fun you’re after this Easter, then look no further than our beautiful historic York. There’ll be free children’s activities galore, as the York Easter Family Festival returns for a second year. York’s Chocolate Festival will be returning too for the full four days as part of the celebrations with a chocolate market, demonstrations and workshops.

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Wednesday 5 April 7.30-9.30pm at Haxby Sports Bar, North Lane. We meet monthly on the first Wednesday of the month We campaign to protect our health, community and environment from the threat posed by fracking and unconventional oil and gas development. For further information see our Facebook page or email HAWagainstfracking@gmail.com

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SNAPPY are still collecting aluminium foil, drinks cans and household cables to raise money for special needs children – please remember to save the foil from your Easter eggs! Collection boxes throughout the Stockton on the Forest village or contact Karen on 870759 for details.

Monday 3 April Greenfingers Gardening Club welcomes Julia Lewis from BBC Radio York`s Sunday morning gardening programme. Members and Nonmembers welcome (small fee). 7.15pm in the Long Room at Stockton Village Hall. Saturday 8 April 10am – 12 noon. Easter Activity Morning at Holy Trinity Church, Stockton on the Forest. Children’s trail and activities, games, stalls, cakes and refreshments. Everyone welcome, all ages.

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Monday 24 April (running for 5 weeks) If you can sing in tune, we can teach you to sing in four part harmony. You dont need to have previous experience of singing in a group. You will be taught many things including good vocal production, breathing techniques and correct posture. 7.30pm at Acomb Baptist Church Hall, Acomb YO26 5DW. To register or to find out more email mainstreetsing@gmail.com or call Jenny on 01904 798478.

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Tuesday 25 April 7.30pm at the Methodist Church hall New Earswick. We would like to invite you to a floral demonstration by Nicola Davies-Murry entitiled ‘Twig and Twine’. You will recieve tea or coffee and a chance to win the display in a raffle. Visitors £5 at the door. Come and join us for this friendly and enjoyable evening.

Saturday 22 April Held in the Village Hall, Sheriff Hutton between 2pm and 4pm. In aid of York SANDS.

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Tuesday 18 April. Colour me Bright Demonstration. Competition: A favourite scarf. 7.15pm at Strensall Village Hall.

Sunday 9 April 11.30am - 5pm in Malton Market Place. Dont miss the cavalcade arrival of 1000 motorbikes, trikes and scooters from 12.30pm. Live music, stalls, street food, charity tombola, free easter egg for every child.

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ou may have had experience of a pet getting stiff or limping as a symptom of arthritis or suffering from a joint problem like hip or elbow dysplasia. Some breeds are predisposed to joint problems which is why it is vital to take your dog for regular check ups to see your vet, and take advice from the professionals with regards to feeding, exercise, insurance and disease prevention.

from hard ground this activity is a much more comfortable way to exercise and build muscle. Hydrotherapy is indicated for a wide range of conditions including; • Osteoarthritis • Joint surgery (cruciate, patella, hip replacement, arthroscopy) • Hip and Elbow Dysplasia • Neurological and muscle wasting conditions • Obesity The benefits of Hydrotherapy include; • Relief of pain, swelling or stiffness! • Muscle strengthening and maintenance! • Increased tissue healing • Increased mobility • Fitness and weight loss

The Veterinary Surgeon may prescribe anti inflammatory medication to control symptoms, along with joint supplements, exercise and diet advice. Another tool we use to improve the symptoms of stiffness and lameness is Hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy is a form of non weight bearing water based exercise which provides resistance and buoyancy. The warm water (29-32 degrees celsius) encourages blood flow and oxygen to the muscles, letting the limbs create a much better range of movement than on land. Because the water supports the dog and there is no concussion

We are lucky enough to have a great relationship with our local Canine Hydrotherapy Centre, Operation K9 Ltd. Based in Sherburn, Malton and run by Registered Veterinary Nurse Rebecca Robinson with Canine Hydrotherapist James Wilkinson and Freya Mansell. If you think hydrotherapy may benefit your dog please get in touch with us for a Veterinary referral or contact Operation K9 direct on 01944 710044 or www.operationk9.co.uk

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The Dangers of Bulbs Michelle Grahame RVN Station House Vets At last, the cold grey days of winter are behind us & spring is well and truly here! Many of us are rediscovering our gardens and woodlands that are coming back to life with the beautiful vibrant colours that we have all so missed. Along with this amazing kaleidoscope of colour comes some hidden, potentially harmful, risks to our furry friends. In our gardens spring bulbs have burst from the ground and are giving us magnificent displays of colour. Many of these bulbs and some plant material from their flowers are highly toxic and pose a real threat to our pets. Examples of bulbs that are known to be highly toxic and poisonous to animals are daffodils (Narcissus species) and autumn flowering crocus (Colchicum Autumnale). Other bulbs that are toxic and can make your pet ill are tulips, hyacinths (including Grape Hyacinths), primrose, spring flowering crocuses and lily of the valley. Many varieties of lily are extremely toxic and can prove deadly. All parts of the plant are poisonous, even the pollen and can cause kidney failure in cats. The symptoms of poisoning can vary as different toxins act in different ways. Signs can range from increased salivation and drooling, irritation of the mouth or skin, vomiting and/or diarrhoea, abdominal pain. Your pet may become either subdued or hyperactive and distressed, or you may notice they are disorientated and seem unsteady on their feet or even have a seizure or collapse and become unconscious. Symptoms of poisoning can occur immediately or take up to several days to show symptoms, so stay vigilant. If you are at all suspicious that your pet may have become poisoned by a plant or bulb you should contact your Veterinary Practice immediately and, if possible, give them the following information: • Which plant or bulb your pet has come in to contact with. • How much of the plant or bulb material has been eaten. • How long ago did it happen.

If you take your pet to the vets for treatment it can be very useful to take a piece of the remaining plant material or bulb with you. The treatment for poisoning can vary greatly depending on what toxin has been ingested and how it affects the body. Your vet will examine your pet and may give treatment. They may need to make the pet vomit by using special medicines (please do not try to do this at home without veterinary advise as some products used to make animals vomit can cause more harm than good). Regardless of what treatment and care your pet needs, they will stand a better chance of recovery and survival the sooner they get veterinary care. To find out more about toxic bulbs and plants and what effects they can have on the body you can access information on www. PetPoisonHelpline.com If you are at all concerned about your pet please seek immediate advise from your Veterinary Surgeon.

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Daisy came to the centre after her owners were sadly no longer able to take care of her, she is a very sweet natured and friendly girl who would love to be part of a loving family again. We feel Daisy would be suitable to live with teenage children and over although would prefer to be the only cat in the home. Daisy has a slight heart murmur but does not need any medication for this, so please do not let this put you off.

suited to a quiet home as she can be a little shy to begin with. Akela will make a great pet if only someone would give her a chance, she could live with children of junior school age, Year 6 and over and possibly another cat.

Akela is a lovely natured girl who came to us via an inspector after her needs were not getting met. She is a quiet gentle cat who would be best

There will be lots of stalls including Everyone’s a Winner, cakes and refreshments, and an Easter Egg hunt for the children. Entry £1 adults, children free and all proceeds go to help the York animal home.

Hilda is simply a dream! This lovely older lady is very easy to please and it doesn’t take much to hear her purring contentedly away. Before finding temporary accommodation at Cats Protection, poor Hilda was living on the streets and that tough life was taking its toll on this gentle cat. Her coat was in a poor state, she was too skinny and generally looking rather sorry for herself. After some much appreciated TLC, friendly Hilda has spruced herself up nicely and is looking 100 times better and feeling 100 times happier. All this lass needs now is a warm home and a caring new owner with space on their lap and she’ll be over the moon. We don’t think that’s too much to ask for! If you would like to consider adopting this fine cat then please call the Centre on 01904 760356 or contact us through our website www.york.cats.org.uk for further details.

Come to our Easter Fair! We are holding our annual Easter Fair at the York animal home on Landing Lane on Sunday 16th April from 11am to 3pm.

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All of our listings are now on our website www.thehandymag.co.uk Please keep sending in any new information regarding your Group. If you struggle to find the information online or have an enquiry, please feel free to call Nicky on 01653 690859 or email nicky@thehandymag.co.uk and she will be happy to help find the information you are looking for.

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