Handy Mag York Apr18 by Handy Mag

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APRIL 2018 ISSUE 144 www.thehandymag.co.uk

70 YEARS OF PHILATELY IN YORK

WHAT'S ON IN YOUR AREA THIS MONTH

HOMES & GARDENS

THE LOCAL BUSINESSES & SERVICES YOU NEED THIS SPRING

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s usual our April edition is packed full of home and garden services to help spruce up your home this spring. After an unlucky month of accidents (To my husband – I’m very sorry for the dent in our front house wall!) we will be using local services ourselves to restore our home to its former glory this month! Sometimes everything happens at once doesn’t it, though I still feel I wasn’t totally to blame! As I write, we’ve been ‘moving over’ to a new swanky, hands-free phone system in the office. We look pretty professional with headsets, waving our hands around just because we can. But, as with any new technology, the change has not been without its technical glitches, so please bear with us. Isn’t technology supposed to make life simpler? It does amaze me how much I have now come to rely on technology. I’d be lost without my superfast broadband and everything available at the touch of a button. How did we ever cope without knowing it all – and immediately?! Any useful (or useless) fact has to be looked up on the internet; dog health, holidays, people and places; it’s endless! Of course website cookies also track where you’re looking, so I’m constantly fed adverts for all of the above. With all of that data floating around, you might be aware that there are new data regulations for businesses from May (called GDPR) that will have a huge impact on how companies store our data and use it. Nicky is our self-appointed data compliance champion at the Handy Mag and has been busy making sure that all of our own business data processes are compliant. It’s one of those things that is absolutely necessary,

CONTENTS 6 Celebrating 70 years of Philately in York 8 Homes and gardens 10 Spring home trends 18 Jody Gray Upholstery – End of our ‘throw away’ society? 26 PCSO column 28 Race night with Wilberforce Trust 32 Overhaul your lawn 40 Getting dentures right with Smile Denture Clinic 42 Be happy with a book 43 Making the most of your graphic designer by Abell Design 44 Short Story – The third egg 46 Motoring – the BMW X3 48 Does poor oral health contribute to diabetes, heart disease and dementia? 50 Marie Curie says Thank you! 51 Dalby Forest 52 Travel to Belgrade 55 What’s on in York 70 How healthy are your dogs eyes? 72 Don’t put your pets at risk but we do tend to collectively groan whenever she mentions it. We think she enjoys it a bit too much! She is available for consultancy! Congratulations to our competition winner this month, Pauline Pitt from Dunnington. Until next time…

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Celebrating 70 years of Philately in York 1948 was a memorable year; It was the end of a severe winter, the Berlin Airlift, spread of communism, assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, birth of the Prince of Wales…and the formation of York Philatelic Society! In their 70th birthday year they’re hoping to celebrate with a varied programme of events. The Society welcomes anyone interested in collecting or studying postage stamps, postal history, items of philatelic interest, historical philatelic items, postcards and labels used through the post. Richard Billinge, Publicity Secretary says “To mark our 70th birthday, I have put together an exhibition of stamps from around the world which were issued in 1948 and have so far assembled fifty A4 sized sheets covering 40 countries showcasing a total of 453 stamps!”

The Society plan to hold an Anniversary buffet in June and have also created a special mascot to celebrate – “Phil Atterley” is an animated postage stamp with arms and legs wearing a cloth cap (as every good Yorkshireman should!) Other planned events in the diary include a display on Australia in April, a visit by Leeds Philatelic Society in July, a celebration of Railways and a display of Germany in September followed by the Society’s usual annual auction in November. The Society meets at 7.30pm on the second Tuesday of each month, except August, at the Priory Street Centre, Priory Street (off Micklegate) with an exchange and bourse starting at 7pm. Meetings are usually well attended and visitors are always welcome to come along. For more information visit the website www.sites. google.com/site/yorkps/

Photographs are from the 1st Annual Dinner of the York Philately Society, held on 14th October 1966 at the Ainstey Hotel in Boroughbridge Road, York. The cost of the three-course meal was £1 per head!

Joyce Hardwick (on the right) is presented with the S. E. Mawer Trophy for her thematic collection.

(L – R): Mr D. Hardwick and his wife Joyce; and Mrs R. C. Tice and her husband.

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(L – R): Roy Harrison and his wife; Keith Ranns, and Ralph Peacock. Ralph lives in Heworth, York, and is due to be elected as our next President.

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Decorating With Dark Colours. By Katherine Sorrell Deeply dramatic interiors create a striking effect and are oh-so-fashionable. Do you dare to take the plunge?

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A deep blue makes a fabulous backdrop for vivid colours such as lime, pink or yellow. Annie Sloan chalk paint in Napoleonic Blue, £18.95 per litre.

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Denture wearers want a range of denture options that put them in control of cost and treatment options. Smile Denture Clinics do this by offering their customers a complete range of denture options, from entry level Premier replacement dentures, Prestige and Ultimate cosmetic dentures to their astonishing Dimension Dentures, sometimes called a denture facelift, for maximum natural appearance, as well as Implant stabilised denture treatments for ultimate confidence. To visit Clive at Smile Denture Clinic in Haxby or any Smile Denture Clinic across Yorkshire all you need do is book in for a denture consultation with your own personal Clinical Denture Technician; it’s FREE and without obligation, so book in today and discover how we can help you solve all your denture problems, look younger, feel more confident and eat better than ever before. For your FREE no-obligation consultation call today on: 01904 215387

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Books

Be Happy With a Book Whether you love curling up with a psychological thriller or prefer biographies, enjoy flicking through a cookbook or need business advice, we’ve got just the book to keep you and your e-reader happy. HOW NOT TO BE A BOY - ROBERT WEBB

Actor and comedian Robert Webb has turned his hand to writing, with great success. How Not To Be a Boy is part biography, part reflection on the expectations that are put on boys and men to act a certain way. Webb reveals his grief at losing his mother and his difficult relationship with his father, and ruminates on how trying to ‘act like a man’ has had a negative effect on his life. Through it all, Webb writes with his trademark humour, taking the reader from laughing out loud to blinking back tears in moments.

THE HISTORY OF BEES - MAJA LUNDE

THE PAYING GUESTS - SARAH WATERS

It’s 1922, but the roaring twenties have yet to reach the quiet corner of London where Frances and her mother live. Frances has resigned herself to a life spent looking after the family home, but the arrival of lodgers Lilian and Leonard Barber reawakens her life, energy and passions. Paying Guests was published in 2014 and was named ‘Fiction Book of the Year’ by The Sunday Times, for good reason. A modern classic, it’s beautifully written, with believably flawed characters, plot twists and a building tension that’ll keep you reading ‘just one more chapter’ until late into the night.

The History of Bees tells the stories of three people, all connected by bees. In 1851, William is attempting to build a revolutionary beehive to bring honour and fame to his family. In 2007, George is struggling to keep the family bee farm going. Almost 100 years later, Tao is enjoying a rare day off from her job hand-pollinating fruit trees, when her son is taken seriously ill. The History of Bees was a surprise international bestseller last year and is ideal for fans of dystopian fiction.

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A split second decision has lasting implications for the protagonist in this tense psychological thriller. Late at night, believing that she’s being followed, Joanna lashes out, pushing her pursuer down a set of concrete steps. Does she call an ambulance, or walk away? Both scenarios are then explored. Ingenious, original and fast-paced, this is perfect for fans of Gone Girl and Girl on a Train.

Planning to get a bit fitter before the summer? Gordon Ramsey’s latest book might help. It’s split into three sections, each of which offers a range of dishes to promote general wellbeing, achieve weight loss or provide fuel for work-outs. There are recipes for everything from healthy snacks and breakfasts to impressive main courses, and plenty of treats are included too. The emphasis is on dishes so delicious you’ll almost forget they’re good for you.

If you’re thinking of setting up your own business, take advice and inspiration from people who’ve done just that. Enterprise Nation is a website for small businesses and has recently released a free ebook. Start Me Up features stories from 100 entrepreneurs, including the owner of Cool Cold Brew, which will soon be available in Sainsbury’s, and the founder of the fastest growing baby food brand in the UK. You can download Start Me Up from the blog at www.enterprisenation.com.

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When starting a business, design for a logo and marketing is one of the bigger investments made. It can seem like a daunting task, so Grace Abell of Abell Design tells us what to expect.

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Browse portfolios online. You will be able to see what their visual style is and identify the type of client they work for. Find a designer who works with similar sized companies to yourself.

Tell your designer what you’d like. From having a vision for a logo design, to detesting a colour, designers need to know all your preferences upfront. We don’t want to waste time creating something you’re not happy with. Do have a budget in mind. Rates will depend on experience, though small businesses should expect to spend at least £250 on a logo design.

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Short Story The Third Egg

“How do you blow an egg, Ben?” Ben looked up from his laptop. He’d been pretending not to watch Leanne, who was sitting at the dining table with her craft basket and a box of eggs. “You’ve got to make a hole at both ends Lea otherwise you’ll be blowing forever.” “I realise that now,” she pouted, “but look, I blow really hard and nothing comes out.” She pressed her lips against the end of an egg, puffed out her cheeks and blew. The light fitting shook. “I’ve got to blow three,” she said breathlessly, “and I can’t even manage one.” “Here, let me do it.” Ben wasn’t sure it was good for Leanne’s face to turn that colour. “I don’t want to spoil the surprise.” Leanne put the egg back in its box. “You’re not supposed to see any of this.” “What surprise?” Ben said. “I’m going to decorate an egg each for the twins.” She seemed to be weighing her words carefully. “Make them look like little yellow chicks.” Ben raised his eyebrows. “For Easter,” she added. “Wouldn’t they rather have a chocolate egg?” “My sister said too much chocolate’s bad for them.” “I bet she did!” Ben chuckled. “She said don’t buy them chocolate, give them money instead.” Leanne frowned. “I’m not falling for that one again.” “Yeah, what was it at Christmas?” Ben laughed. “Don’t buy them presents, get them Top Shop vouchers.” Leanne giggled. “Aren’t we supposed to spoil our nephews with chocolate?” Ben closed his laptop. “Then, when we’ve got kids of our own, your sister can get her own back. That’s the deal.” Leanne blushed, and busied herself with her craft basket. “I might get them some chocolate as well,” Leanne smiled. “I just wanted to make them something as a bit of a keepsake.” “But, sweetheart, an eggshell won’t last five minutes in the hands of a toddler,” Ben said kindly. “The egg’s just a decoration,” Leanne shrugged lightly, “something cute to put in the egg cups.”

“What egg cups?” Leanne’s hands shot up to her mouth. “Now I’ve really spoilt the surprise!” “Come on Lea,” Ben laughed, “show me.” Leanne cautiously lifted the lid of her craft basket and pulled out two yellow egg cups. “I decorated them at ‘Paint a Pot’ with their names on.” “They’re pretty,” Ben grinned. “Tweedledum and Tweedledee will love tucking into their chucky eggs using them.” “You have to stop calling them that!” Leanne laughed. “Let me help you blow the eggs,” Ben offered again. “I promise your secret is safe with me.” “Alright then,” Leanne frowned. “Here, hold it over the bowl so we don’t get yolk everywhere.” Ben weighed the egg in his palm and gave it a shake. “Leanne,” he said carefully, “I don’t suppose there’s any chance you’ve boiled these eggs?” “Yes,” she said, “I thought you were supposed to?” “How did you hope get a hard-boiled egg out of a hole the size of a pin?” Ben laughed. “I thought it was a magic trick?” Leanne said. “That would be quite a trick,” Ben agreed. “And why did you say you needed three?” “I didn’t, did I?” Leanne said, and hid behind the lid of her craft box. “Yes, you said you needed to blow three eggs.” Leanne took a deep breath. “That will be because the third one is for you.” She lifted another egg cup out of the basket. “That’s lovely,” Ben smiled. “And what have you written on mine?” She gently turned the cup to face him. In neat gold lettering it said: ‘DADDY TO BE’. By Jackie Brewster

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The Crafty Club and Man Cave run concurrently most Tuesdays at the Haxby Methodist Church. Each session on costs £5. Just turn up on the day, follow us on twitter @activ8york or call us on 01904 693111 to find out more.

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Motoring X3: Truly Capable

the challenging terrain, with just the lights of the cars in front illuminating the impenetrable darkness. It’s the blackness that catches out a colleague when approaching the camp, resulting in the BMW being beached in a position that takes seven men and shovels to retrieve it from.

he wheels are spinning, but the BMW isn’t going anywhere. Every revolution of the alloys sinks the new X3 deeper into the huge blood-orange dunes of the Saharan desert. We’ve been tackling one of the toughest off-road routes I’ve ever experienced – from deep, rolling dunes to sharp, rocky trails – and the fact that only now, close to our final destination, one of my colleagues has managed to half bury a BMW is a testament to the X3’s abilities. Nestled in a lunar landscape, beneath a carpet of stars so bright they look superimposed on the sky, is our camp – a long way from the madness of Marrakesh, where our day began. We set off on our epic drive towards the Atlas Mountains, the roads from the city quickly opening up into out-of-this-world landscapes. Soon we’re crossing the Tizi n Tichka mountain pass, one mighty hairpin after another. Our X30d – with a new 260bhp, 620Nm engine – is the pick of the range, and on these roads it’s swift and enjoyable. At midday we arrive in Ouarzazate, and the famous Atlas Film Studios, where we drive our BMWs through the gates of the Game of Thrones city set. By dusk we’ve covered nearly 300 miles and have taken in the stunning Anti Atlas Mountains. We pass through M’Hamid, the last conurbation before the desert, in a dusty convoy of 15 brand new BMWs. Our camp is an hour of off-roading away and our X3 drifts and slips its way like a rally car across

The next morning, we’re told today will be tougher than yesterday. Five hours of harsh off-roading will be followed by a dash back across the mountains to the airport. We’re quickly back in the groove, drifting the offroader around sandy corners and clattering over sharp rocks. As the desert eases, we experience the barren, flat, dry river beds of the Ouef Draa, Iriki Lane and Erg Chigaga, all stages of the famous Dakar Rally. On the edge of the desert, a rear tyre loses pressure but BMW chaperones soon change the wheel and we continue. We’re enjoying the X3’s comfy new interior and smart multimedia system when another tyre bursts. It takes an hour for the BMW support car to arrive, and it looks like we’ll miss the flight from Marrakesh. And so begins a rush to the airport, but from screeching hairpin bends to blink-and-you’ll-missthem overtakes, the BMW takes it all in its stride and we arrive with minutes to spare. Sat, perspiring, exhausted but elated on the plane, we smile – we made it. The BMW X3 may have two new tyres, but it’s been returned unscathed and we’re taking off just 25 minutes after arriving at the airport. All credit to BMW. There aren’t many firms who’d put their cars, or a bunch of journalists, through what we experienced. It’s proven it’s a truly capable car, able to transport you and your family on any adventure – and I for one am certainly looking forward to the next one. By James Baggot

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ecent research is linking common systemic diseases not only to our diet and by Christine Parker lifestyle but also to our Oral BDS (GDC 72136) Health. Our bodies work as a series of interlinked, complex systems and should not really be treated as separate areas. The mouth is one of the areas that is often overlooked as an indicator of general health. A well informed dentist can often see oral signs of common diseases. Diabetes is often associated with serious gum problems and the link between the two is well established. What isn’t so well known is that by maximising your gum health you can actually improve your general health. How does that work? When we have inflammation in the body we release certain chemicals that actually cause damage elsewhere in the body, these can travel through the bloodstream. Bacteria from mouth lesions can also enter the bloodstream and settle elsewhere in the body. Research has shown diseased lesions in the heart and brain to have bacteria in common with those in the mouth. So to reduce your risk of illness include a tailored oral healthcare programme in your daily routine. Its easier than you think. For simple and effective oral health education contact Jan and we’ll help you achieve the best mouth you can.

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arie Curie’s biggest annual fundraising campaign, The Great Daffodil Appeal, is drawing to a close, and we’d like to thank you so much for all your support!

Once again we’ve had volunteers out in force, collecting donations in return for a daffodil, with all the money helping to fund our local nursing services, our support phone line, and research into end of life care. All of these services are there to help people living with a terminal illness, as well as their loved ones. And most importantly, allowing people to spend their last days at home, where they would most want to be. The Beast from the East may be a distant memory now, but it did unfortunately hamper our efforts to raise much needed funds, with lots of collections being cancelled the first weekend in March – we certainly didn’t want our wonderful volunteers out collecting in the snow! With this in mind, I would like to ask that if you do have a few pounds to spare, that you might consider donating to Marie Curie. Even in the freezing conditions, our nurses were still out travelling in the snow to get to the people that needed them. There are still daffodils available to buy in shops, and there’s always time to do a bit of fundraising yourselves! Whether it’s a bake sale, a quiz night, go yellow at work or school, or go all out and trek the Yorkshire Three Peaks! Thank you so much to all our volunteers and supporters, we really couldn’t continue without you! For more information on Marie Curie or how to get involved, contact Jennifer Carmichael on 01904 755260 or email her at Jennifer. carmichael@mariecurie.org.uk

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Don't forget to get your entry in for this year's Scarecrow Festival in Haxby & Wigginton! Saturday 5th - Monday 7th May A brilliant annual event for everyone! You can get involved either as a scarecrow maker or come along and follow the trails. Raising funds for worthwhile charities. The closing date for entries is Friday 13th April. To register your scarecrow and to include it on one of the trails please visit www.hwmc. org.uk/scarecrow or pop into Aroma Coffee Shop at 30a The Village to pick up an application form.

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Dalby Forest is beautiful in the spring time and is the perfect place for fun, exploration, learning and adventure! We have walking and cycling trails for all abilities, exciting play areas, Go Ape, learning walks, our popular Highway Rat trail and an Enchanted Wood. To refuel for more adventures, there are two cafes plus BBQ and picnic spots.

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How about trying one of our family activity packs? These are available at the Visitor Centre to help you explore Dalby and find out more about the forest and its wildlife. Choose from the habitat trail or orienteering or why not do both? Kids and grown ups love them! And don’t forget to grab your tickets to see George Ezra play live at Dalby on Sunday 24 June as part of our Forest Live concert series. However you want to enjoy Dalby, our experienced and enthusiastic staff will point you in the right direction. See you soon!

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The ‘old town’ is even younger, claiming 200 years at the very most, but is stylish and colourful with tree-lined streets, outdoor restaurants and stunning buildings ranging from Romantic or Renaissance style to neo-Baroque, Art Nouveau or early Deco, in white or pastel hues. The wide pedestrian street Knez Mihailova is everyone’s favourite, the place to meet friends, enjoy a drink or browse the luxury shops before heading to the vast Republic Square. There you can gaze at the equestrian statue of 19th century ruler Prince Michael, the National Theatre and the National Museum containing some 290,000 exhibits from around the world. Most valuable is the Miroslav’s Gospel, the oldest Cyrillic manuscript of its kind, with 362 illuminated pages dating back to around 1180.

hichever way you arrive, the first sight of Belgrade takes your breath away, the ‘White City’ rising like a sphinx above the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. Up on the hill, the iconic spire of St Michael’s, the Orthodox cathedral, dominates the old town but all eyes are set on the citadel spreading along the ridge, 125 metres above the valley. This strategic location fired up battles and invasions for almost 2,000 years, razing the city to the ground 44 times, but in the new independent Serbia peace has come and the old fortress sprinkles towers, turrets and walls in the wonderful oasis of Kalemegdan, the city’s central park. Birds twitter all around and there are statues and flower displays, grand staircases, fountains and gates, a few crenellations, a couple of museums and churches and lots of winding paths and shaded seats where locals come to chat or play chess. Visitors stroll along the beautiful cliff top promenade to enjoy the views, the modern city in the distance, the bridges, the cruising boats anchored along the Sava, the green waters of the Danube flowing around the Big Island’s nature reserve. Excavations have revealed the presence of the Vinca, one of the oldest prehistoric cultures in Europe, the Celts, Romans and many others, but surviving fortifications only date back to the 18th century, rebuilt by Austro-Hungarian and Turkish rulers.

Belgrade has myriad churches, including Saint Sava rebuilt in the 20th century and now one of the largest in the world, honouring the country’s medieval patron saint and founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church. Saint Sava is set on the Vracar plateau but nearer to the town centre is an elegant cluster of former palaces, now turned City Hall and Presidential Seat, enhanced by lawns and flower beds. Look out for the House of the National Assembly across the park, pristine white and fronted by sculptures of ‘Black Horses Playing’. Relaxed and cosmopolitan, easy to walk around, Belgrade is a delightful capital, from the gently buzzing centre and waterways to the lovely Botanical Garden or the secluded Bohemian District around Skadarska Street. Once home to gypsies, this steep cobbled lane is full of old charm, a hideaway for writers, artists and savvy visitors. There are intriguing paintings and trompe l’oeil, antique and ethnic shops, small galleries and inviting flower-draped terraces serving delicious food and wine at affordable prices. Guitar, harmonica, violin or tamburitza, traditional music sounds in every corner, late into the night but a world away from the throbbing nightclubs and floating restaurants along the Sava. Meanwhile on the cliff-like ridge, all is quiet and the old citadel glows high above the mighty rivers. By Solange Hando

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Local Artist Ali Bradley sells her work at the Market; “It has been a wonderful outlet and opportunity for me to display my work. I have found the whole experience very supportive and nurturing, as I begin to carve out a new career for myself. I was inspired by the 100th market to make this plaque.” Golden Rosettes were presented to ten “pioneer” stallholders who have been with us ever since October 2009.

Thank You to everyone for making our Markets truly special; we look forward to welcoming you on Saturday 7th April at 10:30am

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Local events in the York area this month SHARE EVENT

Saturday 7 April Emphasis on seeds at Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church. Contact Tim on 01904 760659 or email hwtransition@gmail.com See page 36 for more details.

CAFE NELLI

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

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET Saturday 7 April Market opens 10.30am-1.30pm. www.hovingham-market.org.uk

NEW EARSWICK SHARING TOGETHER

Wednesday mornings 10-12 noon at the Sleeper Path Community Garden and Allotment. Weather permitting.

York Musical Theatre Company presents

Directed by Paul Laidlaw

23 – 26 May 2018 John Cooper Studio @41MONKGATE York Theatre Royal Box Office 01904 623568 yorktheatreroyal.co.uk £1.50 transaction fee per booking TICKETS £15

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YORK ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY

PARKINSONS UK DANCE CLASS

Last Tuesday of the month 1-3pm. Acomb Memory Café, Acomb.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB

3rd Wednesday of the month 1.30-3.30pm. Forget Me Not Memory Cafe, Tang Hall

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

1st Wednesday of the month 2-3.30pm. Boccia/Easy Sport, New Earswick

Tuesday 3 April Meets first Tuesday of the month at the Methodist Church Hall. Coffee 10am for 10.30am start.

Last Wednesday of the month Younger Peoples Group.Various venues York

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON AGAINST FRACKING

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

Wigginton Bowling Club WANT TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS? Have fun and discover your competitive side! Come to Wigginton Bowling Club’s

Come and Try Day

on Sunday 29th April, 2-4pm Try sport, join the club, get hooked!

Meets 1st Wednesday monthly 7.30 - 9.30pm at Haxby Sports Bar North Lane. This group opposes fracking and unconventional shale gas extraction primarily in the local area. Most of York and the surrounding areas are covered by licences to extract gas. Email Hawagainstfracking@gmail.com

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Hatha Yoga Classes

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COFFEE AND TEA ON THE GREEN

Tuesday and Fridays Every Tuesday morning from 10am to 12noon and Friday afternoon 2 - 4pm for coffee, tea and home made cakes. At Poppleton Methodist Church, Upper Poppleton.

DEMENTIA FORWARD WELLBEING CAFE

Tuesdays 10.30am - 12 noon at Methodist Church, Easingwold. £3 per person includes cake and hot drinks. If you would like to join us please contact 01904 692473.

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Fridays Under 5’s storytimes with rhymes and toys. It is free to come along and It’s 2.30-3pm at Oaken Grove community centre. Wednesday 4 April Easter Crafts 2.30 – 4pm at Wigginton Recreation

Hall. £2 per ticket. Ages 5 – 12 years. Drop in anytime over the session but booking is essential to avoid disappointment. Contact Haxby Library on 01904 552660 or haxby@exploreyork.org.uk

COMMUNITY CAFE IN STRENSALL

Wednesdays Community café in Strensall 9am to 12 noon in the Spearehead Hall, Church Lane.

MALTON WEEKLY MARKET Saturdays 9am – 4pm at the Market Place.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON SENIORS SOCIAL GROUP

Tuesdays Fun bingo at Oaken Grove Community Centre. Eyes down at 1.30pm. Cash prizes, snowball and free raffle. Come and join the fun. All welcome

STOCKTON ON FOREST DRAMA GROUP

Tuesdays 7.30pm at Stockton Village Hall. We are also looking for new members. Please contact Pat on 01904 400327 or email j.malcolm123@gmail.com

FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB

Monday 16 April 7.30pm at Flaxton Village Hall. Terry Frazier. “Gardens Through the Ages” Terry is a National Trust volunteer. His talk illustrates how gardens began, their influences and fashions over time. Visitors are always welcome. Entry charge at the door £1 for members and £3 for non-members. There is a small raffle at every indoor meeting. Any queries to Terry Millett 01904 491290.

YORK EASTER FESTIVAL SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES

Saturday 21 April Jumble Sale in aid of Ryedale Leisure, supporting people with learning difficulties. 2pm- 4pm in the Village Hall.

SHERIFF HUTTON VILLAGE AUCTION

Saturday 28 April 12-1pm Viewing; Auction starts at 1pm Village Charity Auction in Sheriff Hutton Village Hall. Hundreds of household and garden items for knock down prices! Light lunches and refreshments served all afternoon.

BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH AND SUPPORT EVENTS Saturday 2 June BIg Bike Ride. At Grange Park Sports Club, Grange Park, Wetherby, LS22 5NB. Entry starts at £20. For more information and to sign up visit www.btsr.org.uk/bbr2018

Saturday 23 June & Sunday 24 June Total Warrior Leeds Bramham Park. Come prepared for 30 punishing obstacles along a 12k route and earn your free victory beer. Join team BTRS and become a warrior! www.btrs.org.uk/totalwarrior

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON METHODIST CHURCH SCARECROW FESTIVAL 2018

Saturday 5 May - Monday 7 May Application forms are available from Aroma Coffee Shop or online www.hwmc.org.uk/scarecrow To be returned by 13th April. www.haxbyandwiggintonmethodistchurch. org.uk

Monday 29 March - Friday 2 April Bring out little ones inner adventures with special exhibitions and outdoor activities. Special services will be held at York Minster. www.visityork.org

THE POPPLETON CENTRE

Friday 13 April Community Film Night Film. Starts at 7pm. Sunday 29 April The Great Poppleton Bake off fundraiser in aid of York against Cancer. For more details contact www. poppletoncentre.org.uk

ST LEONARD'S HOSPICE CHALLENGE WALK

Saturday 5 May Set in Bronte Country the St Leonard’s Way Challenge Walk is a circular 20 mile route beginning in Haworth, West Yorkshire and incorporates part of the South Pennine Way. The countryside varies from woods to open moorland and passes some fine examples of industrial architecture. www.stleonardshospice.org.uk/Help/Events/ Challenge-Walk

WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB

Sunday 29 April Come and Try Day. 2-4pm. Want to make new friends, have fun and discover your competitive side? New members welcome. Try sport, Join the club, get hooked! See page 56 For more details call Norma Davies on 01904 765095 or email normacdavies@icloud.com www.wiggintonbowlingclub.co.uk

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FRIENDS OF YORK WALLS

Saturday 21 April Opening of Fishergate Postern Tower. Opening times are usually 10.30am -4pm. www.yorkwalls.org.uk

PETITION FOR A SAFER YORK ROAD, HAXBY

We believe a zebra or pelican crossing needs to be provided on York Road in Haxby. There is a local petition that local residents can sign. Full details are on the Change.org website (just search for Haxby). www.change.org/p/haxby-town-council-webelieve-a-zebra-or-pelican-crossing-needsto-be-provided-on-york-rd-haxby.

YORK SCOTTISH DANCE CLUB Monday Evenings 7.30 to 10pm at English Martyrs’ Church Hall. Dalton Terrace, York.

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HEWORTH RETIRED MEN'S FORUM All retired men welcome, wherever you live! Further details from 01904 423277

YORK LIGHT ORCHESTRA

Sunday 15 April 2.30pm at Joseph Rowntree Theatre. York Light Orchestra are celebrating their 70th Anniversary this year. We will be playing a wide variety of music for all tastes and ages including popular classics, film and tv themes, selections from musicals and some proms favourites hosted by Adam Tomlinson from Radio York. All the profits from the concert will be going to St Leonard’s Hospice. Tickets are available now from JRT Box office online at www.Joseph Rowntree Theatre Home or 01904 501935.

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SENIORS SOCIAL GROUP Parents/ Grandparents/ Carers can have a drink and a chat whilst their children enjoy a wide range of parentally supervised activities. Arts and crafts, dressing up, large and small toys, gardening, group and individual play, a healthy snack and song time. Designated area and toys for babies. For Children 0-5 years. No booking required just drop in. £2.50 per session.

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JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE Saturday 7 April 7.30pm. An evening of music from adverts past and present. Join Generation Groove and their special guests Community Chorus and Stockton on the Forest Primary School Choir and see what you are missing!

Thursday 12 April to Saturday 14 April 7.30pm. Rowntree Players. Alan Ayckbourn’s classic bedroom farce. A highly strung couple wreak havoc in the bedrooms of three other couples during a single night in Alan Ayckbourn’s much loved, classic, bedroom farce. Sunday 15 April 2.30pm. York Light Orchestra. Celebrating 70 years of charitable music making in York - a fantastic family friendly Proms concert of live music in support of St Leonard’s Hospice.

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Friday 20 April 7pm. The York Gospel Choir Celebration. Celebrate the best of York’s Gospel scene. Feel the flow and relax! Saturday 21 April 7.30pm. Jorvik Gilbert & Sullivan Company return to Joseph Rowntree Theatre with this concert performance of Iolanthe. Wednesday 25 April to Saturday 28 April 7.30pm. Oliver! NE Musicals York . Charles Dickens’ classic tale brought to life with Lionel Bart’s award winning, amazing, music. www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

45TH ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION, SHERIFF HUTTON ART GROUP

Sunday 1 April (Easter Sunday) & Monday 2 April (Easter Monday) Original work created by members of the Sheriff Hutton Art Group. 10.30am - 4.30pm at the Village Hall, Sheriff Hutton. Entrance Fee £1. Children free. Coffee/Tea & Biscuits available.

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STRENSALL LIBRARY

Thursday 5 April All day event. Strensall Library will be hosting a programme of exciting coding discovery sessions. We’ll be running a fun coding session for kids including a chance to get to grips with BBC Micro:Bits as well as an introduction to coding for adults. Please pre-book your place in advance of these free sessions. Tuesday mornings U5 Story Time. 11am-11.30am. We are continuing to look for more volunteers on a once a month basis to help deliver this weekly session. Stories, nursery rhymes, play with musical instruments, glove puppets and musical lycra and “Guess What’s in the Bag” are offered in each session. In addition to U5 Story Time volunteers, we are also looking for the following volunteer help – IT Buddies, Events Assistants and Local Library Volunteers. Bringing The Library Service To You For customers that are currently unable to visit the Library, we also offer a free Home Library Service.

Once a month, our volunteers can deliver and collect books of all kinds to anyone that is unable to visit us. We can deliver fiction, non-fiction, stories on audio CD as well as books in large print. 19 The Village, Strensall, York Telephone 01904 552677 or visit www. exploreyork.org.uk

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS, YORK LOCAL GROUP

Tuesday 24 April 7.30pm an illustrated talk on “Recollections of our local group - a light hearted presentation about people, places and birds over the past 20 years or so” by Anne and Chris Lloyd. Followed by the Annual General Meeting. All meetings at Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York. (Between Scarcroft Road and Nunnery Lane) Map and further information at clementshall.org.uk/. Nearest public car park is Nunnery Lane. Entrance £3. Group members, £3.50 non-members. Non-members welcome. There is an interval with free hot and cold refreshments.

YORK RAMBLERS Wednesday 4 April 10.30am 11 miles from Moor Lane, Nether Silton Woods.

Wednesday 4 April 10.30am 9 miles from Pateley Bridge, Nidd Walk long stay CP. Saturday 7 April Public Transport 5.5 mile linear walk Dunnington to Gate Helmsley. 9.47 bus No.10 from Rougier Street, York 10.10 start. Wednesday 11 April 10.30am 11 miles from Thornton le Dale. Saturday 14 April Public Transport 10 mile linear walk Crambeck to Whitwell. 8.52 Coastliner bus No.843 from York Railway Station for 9.30 start.

YORK ANNUAL WESTIE WALK 2018

Sunday 15 April 3pm at York Knavesmire. The 26th Annual Westie Walk, in aid of Westie Rescue Scheme, Owners are invited to bring their West Highland White Terriers for a leisurely stroll around York Racecourse. We meet up at the gateway on Knavesmire Road, opposite Knavesmire Crescent. Ample free roadside parking is usually available on Knavesmire Road. Newcomers welcome at this friendly fun walk. Donations in aid of Westie Rescue Scheme appreciated.

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP MEETING

Tuesday 24 April 7pm in the Village Hall. AGM, followed at 8pm by a presentation from our in house researchers John Hendry and Hugh Ainsley. ‘People in our Landscape’ is the title.You can be certain the evening will have many interesting historical facts about life in Sheriff Hutton brought to light during research sessions. Entrance Members £2. Visitors £3 with refreshments.

Wednesday 18 April 10.30am 10 miles from Wayrham Dale picnic site (A166). Wednesday 18 April 10.30am 10 miles from Swinton Bivouac Café High Knowle HG4 4JZ. Saturday 21 April Public Transport 12 mile walk. 9.22 EYMS bus No.X46 from York Railway Station for 10am start. Wednesday 25 April 10.30am 11 miles from Goathland Rd at Beckhole Junct CP (A169). Saturday 28 April Public Transport walk. 14 mile Sheffield Round. 8.35 train York to Sheffield; Bus No.81,82,83, or 88 to Hunters Bar to walk to Endcliffe Park 10am start. Full details can be found on our website yorkramblers.org.uk or east yorkshireramblers.org.uk

POPPLETON COMMUNITY RAILWAY NURSERY

Saturday 21 April Spring Open Day Sale from 10am-4pm. Spring bedding plants, shrubs, alpines, and herbaceous perennials will be on sale. Tea, coffee and cake are also available. The Nursery is also open for sales on Saturdays 7, 14 and 28 April from 10am-1pm. For more information visit www. poppletonrailwaynursery.co.uk

YORK PHILATELIC SOCIETY

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STRENSALL AND HUNTINGTON WI Tuesday 17 April My Amazing Journey. 7.15pm in Strensall Village Hall. Any further information contact the Secretary, Dorothea Scarlett, York 01904 761198.

HAXBY SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB Saturday 7 April ‘Huge’ - £15 a ticket

Saturday 21 April ‘Red’ - Boy/Girl Duo See page 67 for more information

FRIENDS OF HUNTINGTON LIBRARY COFFEE MORNING

Monday 2 April 10.00am - 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. We also have a book sale, free wifi and a Hudl Session!

For more information, please email friendsofhuntingtonlibrary@gmail. com or call 01904 552669. website: friendsofhuntingtonlibrary.weebly.com

YORK SECOND SUNDAY CEILIDHS

Sunday 8 April 7.30 to 10pm St Aelred’s Community Centre, behind the church Just off Melrosegate at Fifth Avenue, York, YO31 0PN. Live band, Greensleeveless, & calling led by Ros. All Welcome Call Ros Batchelor 01904 624216 or visit www. yorkceilidhclub.org.uk

VINTAGE DANCE NIGHT

Saturday 28 April 7.30 until 11.30 pm. Featuring the Rhythm Exchange Band. Vintage Vocalist Hattie Bee & DJ Rosie. Details from Tina on 01904 765780 or by email: yorkvintagedance@gmail.com www.yorkvintagedance.co.uk Raffle in support of Parkinsons

FRIENDS OF POPPLETON LIBRARY Saturday 28 April 10am to 12 noon at Poppleton Methodist Church Hall. Friends of Poppleton Library invite you to join us for Coffee on the Green. Stalls will be selling cakes, books and bric-a-brac. All proceeds for Poppleton Library

STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS

Saturday 21 April 10am to 4.15pm at All Saints’ Church in Pocklington. “Come and Sing”. We shall spend the day learning and singing some of our bestloved Coronation Anthems by Parry, Handel and Boyce. The cost for the full day will be £12 (£5 for students). See page 49 For more details and an application form, visit www.stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk . Proceeds from the day will go to ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, which SBS are supporting throughout 2018 and 2019.

DUNNINGTON YORK AGAINST CANCER JUMBLE SALE

Every month on the second Wednesday 10am to 11.15am. Entrance cost 20p. It is held in the Reading Room, York Street, Dunnington.There is good quality ladies, gents and children’s clothing as well as linens, books, toys and bric a brac. We also have a shop which opens Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9.30 to 12 noon. Tuesday also 1.30 to 4.00 and Jumble Sale days on a Wednesday. (The shop is upstairs at the Reading Room - accessed through a side entrance and is signposted when open).

WIGGINTON AND HAXBY WI Tuesday 3 April 7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Pat Hutchinson will be talking about The Flower Arranger’s Garden. Monthly meetings are first Tuesday of the month. Guest are very welcome. www.wiggihaxbywi.wordpress.com

KEEP A CHILD WARM OPERATION ORPHAN ANNUAL COLLECTION 2018

Saturday 28 April 10am until 12 noon in Haxby Methodist Church Hall. Have you or anyone in your family finished with some of your winter clothes. We need

them! Jill and Gail are travelling to Moldova with Operation Orphan Keep a Child Warm Campaign in September 2018. We are looking for donations of clean, used/new items of Childrens or Adults Coats, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Jumpers/hoodies, Warm trousers, Warm boots, Thick socks, Single bed blankets, Nappies / pull-ups any size, Sanitary wear. Any under 2 year old clothes must be new with the label on. You can bring your donations on the 28th April there will be coffee and cake available.There will also be a cake stall and a book/ toy stall. Please contact either of us if you need any more details. Jill Crampton on 01904 769034 and Gail Lazenby 01904 690757.

SCARECROW TRAIL IN DUNNINGTON

Saturday 5, Sunday 6 and Monday 7 May Trail maps and refreshments available from the Tower Room of St Nicholas Church 10am to 4pm Saturday and Monday, 12 to 3.30pm on Sunday. Come and find, then vote, for your hero as a scarecrow.

ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE GARDENING CLUB

Tuesday 3 April 7:30pm in the Conference Hall, Askham Bryan College, Askham Bryan, York. An illustrated talk entitled “Gardening Using Culinary Herbs” by Paul Turner, from Garth Cottage Herbs. Members free admission, visitors £5 on the door, all are welcome. www.abcgardeningclub.org.uk

RACE NIGHT WITH THE WILBERFORCE TRUST

Saturday 14 April 7pm-10.30pm at Huntington Working Mens Club. For more details and how to get tickets. Please see page 28

EVENTS AT DUNNINGTON

Saturday 28 April 80’s Disco - 8pm to Midnight at Dunnington and Grimston Sports Club. Entry £5. Saturday 28 July Its A Knockout - Enter a minimum of 6 maximum of 10 people per team. (Booking essential,limited places). For further details and booking visit www.dunningtonfayre.org.uk Sunday 19 August Dunnington Village Show at Dunnington Reading

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CHARITY DOG WALK

Sunday 6 May Start 11am on York Knavesmire. ‘Keep your pet’ as part of the Lord Mayor’s appeal. £5 per group. All welcome, refreshments, goods for sale, displays & demonstrations. www.keepyourpet.co.uk

OSBALDWICK AND MURTON WI ROYAL LIFESAVING SOCIETY SAVE A BABY'S LIFE WORKSHOPS Wednesday 25 April 9.30am Pear Tree Farm, Monks Cross, book with Catherine on catherinebutt71@hotmail.com

Tuesday 8 May 11.15am Clifton Library, Rawcliffe Lane, book with the library in person or tel. 01904 552662

THE BUS STOP - COMMUNITY CAFE Wednesday 4 April 9.30-11.30am at Huntington Methodist Church, Strensall Road, Huntington. Open on the first and third Wednesday of the month. All welcome.

Monday 9 April 7:30pm at Osbaldwick Sports Club. Jane McKeown will be giving a talk entitled The History of Nursery Rhymes. The competition will be a decorated egg. New members welcome.

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB

Tuesday 10 April 7.30pm Wigginton Recreation Hall. A floral demonstration by Audrey Foster; “and that reminds me”. The flowers will be raffled at the end of the evening. Light refreshments available. Contact Janet Pepper on 01347 823601 for further details.

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON U3A MEETING

Friday 20 April The York Guitar Quartet. You are welcome to come to our meetings for retired people on the 3rd Friday of each month at 2pm in Wigginton Recreational Hall. Doors open at 1.30 pm. and there will be a guest speaker. Come and find out about all our other activities too. Members £1, visitors £3 including refreshments. For more information contact our secretary on 01904 768227 or visit our website at www. u3asites.org.uk/haxby-wigginton.

YORK PARKINSONS GROUP

Friday 27 April Black & White Evening. 7.30pm at Wiggington Recreation Hall. Music by Steve Cassidy. Ticket price £15 to include a fish n chip supper. Contact 01904 490987. See page 22

LORD MAYORS RAF CHARITY EVENING

Friday 13 April 6.15pm at RAF Linton-on-Ouse. Private flying display. Welcome drink and 3-course dinner with RAF Officers in the Mess. Entertainment, music and licensed bar. Raffle and auction. Coach transport from York. Tickets £65 per person. Celebrating 100 years of the RAF and supporting the lord mayor’s charities. See page 22 For more information and booking form contact the Lord Mayor cllr.bboyce@york.gov. uk or 07946 700946. Friday 20 April Pig Racing. 7pm in The Mansion House York. No real pigs involved. Tickets £12 to include supper, race sponsorships and raffle. Tickets from Stuart Jarman stuartjarman@ hotmail.com or 07496785813.

YORK MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY

Wednesday 23 May – Saturday 26 May The World goes Round the songs of Kander and Ebb. See page 55

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Wednesday 11 April 6.30pm at Shepherd Hall, St Peters School, Bootham, York. James Wright, Archaeologist (Arts Society) Nottingham. “Historic Graffiti - the hidden story of the hopes, fears and desires of a nation”. www.theartssocietyebor.wordpress.com

BREAST FRIENDS YORK

Thursday 12 April BFY April Evening Meeting, 7-9pm The Pig & Pastry, Bishopthorpe Road, York. Fun, Friendship, Coffee, Cake, Chat and a guest speaker, Bianca Cipriano from Macmillan talking to us about the Recovery Package Project. Open to anyone who has had a breast cancer diagnosis at any time in their lives. Newcomers are very welcome. Call 07516066599 or email info@ yorkbreastfriends.org for more details. Friday 13 April 10-2.30pm Supportive Sewers April Sewing Workshop. The Viking Loom, Wigginton Road, York. Come along for the whole day or whatever you can manage. There are a range of tasks which need to be completed towards creating our finished pillow and drain bag gifts for breast cancer patients. Tasks include; machine sewing, hand sewing, cutting out, turning through, stuffing, packaging, calligraphy as well as knitting and crocheting opportunities, and of course that all important tea and coffee making position. Call 07516066599 or email info@ yorkbreastfriends.org for more details. Tuesday 24 April BFY April Luncheon Club. 12pm Hopgrove Toby Carvery, Malton Road, York. Fab Food, Great Company and a chance for anyone with a breast cancer diagnosis to talk with others who understand. Newcomers are very welcome. Please call 07516066599 or email info@ yorkbreastfriends.org for more details.

SHIPTON COMMUNITY CAFE

Tuesdays 2pm until 4.30pm. Tea, coffee and homemade scones and cakes. All welcome.

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SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON GARDENING CLUB

Thursday 5 April 7.30pm at Sand Hutton Village Hall. Talk about Lavenders and Pinks by specialist nursery owner Gill Tomkinson. Learn about propagating and pruning. Non members always welcome. For more information, contact Erica Town, erica.town2@gmail.com or 01904 628639

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY

Wednesday 11 April City walk/historic talk. Meet 2.30pm Exhibition Square. For more information contact Mike Gray sdmike.05@gmail.com Saturday 14 April Morning walk with optional pub meal

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Beningbrough. Meet 10.30am by Hall gates, Newton on Ouse. Contact Carol Carr 01904 760894 Tuesday 17 April Circular walk Sheriff Hutton via Sittenham. Meet 9.30am lay-by Sheriff Hutton roundabout. Contact Bob Jowett, bob.jowett1@ btopenworld.com Wednesday 18 April Open meeting & AGM with talk on the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Reserves & Projects. 7pm Strensall Village Hall. Non members most welcome. Contact John Millett 01904 491290 Saturday 28 April Litter pick along the River Foss. Meet 9.15am at footbridge opposite Morrison’s, Foss Island Road. Work clothes, gloves and sturdy footwear advised. Come and help keep the river banks clear of plastic and rubbish. Contact Barry Thomas 01904 490081

ST NICKS

Wednesday 4 April Pond Life. 1011.30am. Meet the incredible wildlife such as dragonflies, bloodworms and newts that live in and around St Nicks pond. Have a go at pond dipping and making your own pond creature model. Free entry, donations welcome Family-friendly volunteering events: Fridays 6, 13 & 20 April Greening Up Heworth Holme. 10am-1pm at Heworth Holme, Bad Bargain/Tang Hall Lane entrance YO31 0RE Saturday 10 April Eco-Active Day: Wet Woodlands. 10am-1pm Friday 27 April Becks Cleanup Day. 10am-1pm Saturday 21 April Stall at Alternative Wedding Fair. 10am4pm at St Saviourgate Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate. Upcycled crafts and other eco-friendly ideas for inclusive weddings that don’t cost the earth. Fashion shows at 11am and 2pm; event hosted by York Unitarians. Free entry Unless specified otherwise events start at St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, YO10 3ST. www.stnicks.org.uk, 01904 411821

STRENSALL COMMUNITY CARNIVAL

Saturday 23 June 12-5pm at Strensall Village Hall. For more information contact strensallcc@ outlook.com

THE TANG HALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Thursday 5 April to Wednesday 18 April A display to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of National Service at Tang Hall Explore Library. Items on display will be troopships, discharge

medals, those who served and a Roll of Honour. The display will be opened by the Lord Mayor, Cllr Barbara Boyce at 2pm on the 5th of April at Tang Hall Explore Library.

STRENSALL LIBRARY

Strensall Library’s free U5 Story Time runs on Tuesday mornings at 11am-11.30am. We are continuing to look for more volunteers on a once a month basis to help deliver this weekly session. Stories, nursery rhymes, play with musical instruments, glove puppets and musical lycra are offered in each session. Thursday 5 April 10am – 11am Coding From Scratch. This session is for children aged 8 – 13. You’ll be trying out some basic coding using Scratch. Come along and discover how to use lines of code to create simple digital animations. 11.15am – 12.15pm Get to Grips with Micro:bits This session is for children aged 8 – 13. You’ll get the chance to try out some ‘drag and drop’ and text-based programming with BBC Micro:bits 2pm – 3pm An Introduction to Coding for Adults. This is session is for people aged 18 and over. You will learn about different coding languages, how coding education is delivered in schools & at Code Clubs and you’ll even get to try out your skills with some basic HTML coding. Bringing The Library Service To You - for customers that are currently unable to visit Strensall Library, we also offer a free Home Library Service. Once a month, our volunteers can deliver and collect books of all kinds to anyone that is unable to visit us. We can deliver fiction, nonfiction, stories on audio CD as well as books in large print. Please contact Sarah at the Library. Strensall Library, 19 The Village, Strensall, York. T: 01904 552677. Email: strensall@exploreyork.org.uk. website www.exploreyork.org.ukll

YORK FLOWER CLUB

3rd Wednesday of the month except May, August and December. 2–4pm in St Chad’s Church Hall, Campleshon Road, York. Wednesday 18 April Workshop Pot-et-fleur Wednesday 23 May Demonstration ‘Pix and Mix’ by Carys Harrison

EVENTS IN STOCKTON ON THE FOREST

Friday 13 April 7.30pm Stockton on the Forest Village Hall. Free session on basic life support and how to use the village defibrillator. Instruction and equipment provided by the Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team. Everyone welcome, children may attend if accompanied by a parent/ guardian. For more details or to book a place contact Karen tel: (01904) 870759 or email: sofnews@sky.com. Retiring collection in aid of the mountain rescue team. Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 April & Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 April

Julie Lightburn will have an exhibition of her Yorkshire landscape paintings at Deans Garden Centre, Stockton on the Forest as part of the York Open Studios Festival 2018. Saturday 28 April 7.30pm. Community Ceilidh Stockton on the Forest Village Hall. Everyone welcome, bring your own drinks and snacks. Tickets £5 adults, £2.50 children from Karen tel: (01904) 870759 or email: sofnews@sky.com. All proceeds to village hall funds and SNAPPY.

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Don't put your pets at risk-ensure their vaccinationsare up to date! Dr Sarah Hunter B.Vet Med MRCVS. Station House Vets the disease can be transmitted whenever your dog is in contact with other dogs, for example on a walk, at the park or at the groomers. The disease is spread through droplets when the dog coughs or sneezes and can result in contamination of surfaces. The vaccine doesn’t completely prevent the disease but does reduce the severity of clinical signs and reduces the chance of it spreading to other dogs. Most kennels will require evidence of vaccination before allowing your dog to stay at the kennels.

Why is vaccinating our pets so important?

Many of the diseases that we vaccinate against can be fatal. Recently there have been cases of Leptospirosis reported in our area. Leptospirosis can be picked up from watercourses, particularly where rats have been and it can be passed on to humans, known as Weil’s Disease. Leptospirosis causes kidney failure in dogs and is often fatal, but it can be prevented by vaccinating annually. We provide the most up to date version of the leptospirosis vaccine which protects against four strains of thedisease. Are we over-vaccinating?

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VACCINATION AMNESTY Restart your pet’s vaccinations for the price of a booster. If your pet has missed a vaccination, please call us on 01653 618303

Local Groups ACTIVITIES AND HOBBIES CLAXTON & SAND HUTTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Rachel 07970 956022. CRAFT AND CHAT GROUP 01904 762255. CUPPA IN THE LOUNGE 01904 400315

EWENIQUE MACHINE KNITTING CLUB 01904 399697.

THE FRIENDS OF YORK WALLS

www.yorkwalls.org.uk friendsofyorkwalls@gmail.com

FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB

jands.chambers@zen.co.uk.

FNT

wwwfntyork.orgor email fnt@ gmail.com

HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB paulinewatkins@ hotmail.co.uk or www. haxbyandwigginton flowerclub.com

HAXBY & WIGGINTON GARDENING CLUB

Ginny Mason 01904 768516

01904 768163 or www. newearswicksc.co.uk. Coaching enquiries: 01904 765397 or email memberships@newearswicksc. co.uk.

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY GROUP

Bryan 01904 764648 or www. yorkareagroup.co.uk.

SHERIFF HUTTON ANGLERS

Mr M Kirby 01904 415932 or Mr P Wileman 07983 300068 or www.shanglers.wordpress. com

SILVER SONG BOX

Thea Jacob 01904 634390

STRENSALL BRIDGE CLUB John 01904 769618.

STRENSALL CAKE CLUB 3rd Wed mthly. 7-9.30pm at Durlston Drive Community Centre, off Barley Rise, Strensall STRENSALL DINING GROUP 01904 490987.

STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

Clare 079800 26690.

7.15pm on last Wed of month in Strensall Village Hall. Lesley 01904 490556 Pauline 01904490676

Val Whitcher 01904 761282

Sarah 01904 490876 or Pam 01904 764518.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB HUNTINGTON PETANQUE CLUB Dennis Woodcock 01904 762698 or Sheila on 01904 768849.

HUNTINGTON BRIDGE CLUB Marianne 01904 761892.

HUNTINGTON OVER SIXTIES CLUB Sonia 01904 632782.

STRENSALL READING GROUP STRENSALL STRIDERS

Facebook or Email strensallstriders@outlook.com.

WRITERS TOGETHER

Betty 01904 701972 or Linda 07484 180696.

YORK & DISTRICT SPINNERS, WEAVERS & DYERS www.yorks-guild-wsd.org.uk

JAMYANG BUDDHIST GROUP YORK

Madeline 01904 784274 or m.evans104@gmail.com

NEW EARSWICK BRIDGE CLUB

Thurs, 8pm at the Bishopthorpe Social Club

Contact maggi.purcell@ hotmail.com 01904 760639.

NEW EARSWICK CAMERA CLUB

newearswick.cc@btinternet. com or martinstubbsyork@ hotmail.com NEW EARSWICK FLOWER CLUB

www.newearswick flowerclub.org uk or 01904763090.

NEW EARSWICK SWIMMING CLUB

YORK AMATEUR RADIO CLUB YORK BONSAI SOCIETY. Andy 01757 268145.

YORK CAVING CLUB

07747 063181 or www. yorkcavingclub.org.uk or info@ yorkcavingclub.org.uk.

YORK FLOWER CLUB

For information please call Elaine on 07706 119435 or email elainesectan@yahoo. co.uk

YORK GARRISON WAR GAMING CLUB

Lee on 07990 544365 or www. yorkgarrison.co.uk

EBOR LIFESAVING CLUB

Marie 01904425751 or email eborlsc@hotmail.co.uk

HALVES

www.ladiescircle.co.uk/York.

01904 345870 or email info@ arkchurch.co.uk

Carol 01904 766691 or Richard 01904 766691 or www.yorkmodelboatclub.co.uk

01904 758577 or www2. mssociety.org.uk/York

YORK LADIES CIRCLE

YORK MODEL BOAT CLUB

YORK PHILATELIC SOCIETY

Richard Billinge 01904 411455 or richard.billinge@ btinternet.com or Tony: 01904 411378 or aew6@york.ac.uk or Trevor 01904 764140 or trevorcollins834@btinternet. com.

YORKSHIRE MINIATURISTS ASSOCIATION Ann 01757 288974 or Elizabeth 01904 795361.

YOUTH CLUBS AT OAKEN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE 01904 769176. info@oakengrove.org.uk

YORK JAPAN SOCIETY

For details: email yorkjapansociety@outlook.com or find us on Facebook.

YORK RI SPEAKERS CLUB

Peter Jensen at yorkshirecomic@gmail.com YORK SCOTTISH DANCE CLUB

Monday Evenings 7.30 to 10pm English Martyrs’ Church Hall. Dalton Terrace, York

YORK SCRIBES www.yorkscribes.co.uk

ADVICE & SUPPORT AGE UK YORK

01904 627995 or visit www. ageukyork.org.uk.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SOCIETY 01904 567701 or yorkservices@alzheimers. org.uk or www.alzheimers. org.uk. SAVE A BABY’S LIFE Workshops Held throughout the City. 01904767452

CANCER CARE CENTRE 01904 721166.

CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAU 0844 826 9705 or www. yorkcab.org.uk.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY YORK BRANCH MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP Ron 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or mail ron. middlemass@outlook.com

MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP

Lesley Ogle 01347 822919 or lesleyandderekogle@hotmail. com

OAKEN GROVE SURFERS 01904 769176.

OLDER CITIZENS ADVOCACY YORK – OCAY 01904 676200 or ocay@ btconnect.com.

PARKINSONS UK

Jayne 0844 2253632 or Kate 01904 758355.

REFLECT

01904 676710 or visit www. reflectyork.co.uk

SAMARITANS OF YORK & DISTRICT

01904 655888 or 08457 909090 or www.samaritans. org.uk.

SHOPMOBILITY IN YORK 01904 679222.

THE ENCEPHALITIS SOCIETY

Admin Line: 01653 692583. Support Line 01653 699599 or mail@encephalitis.info. or visit www.encephalitis.info

THE WILBERFORCE TRUST

49 North Moor Road, Huntington, York, YO32 9QN 01904 760037. www. wilberforcetrust.org.uk

YORK AND DISTRICT PAIN MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Gordon 01904 491141 or Jill 01904 708490 or www.ypmsg. co.uk.

YORK CARERS CENTRE

Supporting unpaid carers who live, or care for someone who lives, in York. www.yorkcarers centre.co.uk. 01904 715490 enquiries@yorkcarers centre.co.uk

75 YORK CORONARY SUPPORT GROUP TRUST www.ycsgt.org.uk

YORVIK GATEWAY CLUB.

07593 380973 or www. yorkvikgatewayclub.co.uk

YORK RACIAL EQUALITY NETWORK

01904 642600 or info@yren. co.uk or www.yren.co.uk

YORK RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS GROUP (YORKRA) Meet on the 2nd Saturday of every month at Priory Street Centre 3-5pm. Visit www. yorkra.org or email susan. blore@btinternet.com or call Susan on 01904 642227

ANIMALS & WILDLIFE HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE 01844 348100 or email info@hearingdogs.org.uk or www.hearingdogs.org.uk. ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS - YORK LOCAL GROUP 01904 639853 or www.rspb. org.uk/groups/York.

YORKSHIRE MAMMAL GROUP www.yorkshiremammal group.org.uk or join our Facebook page for updates

YORK NATURAL ENVIRONMENT TRUST yorknet.wordpress.com

FUNDRAISING BRITISH RED CROSS

Linda 01904 692550 or Helen 01904 693027.

FRIENDS OF YORK HOSPITALS. 01904 726762 or email friendsofyorkhospital@york. nhs.uk.

RNLI GALTRES FOREST BRANCH Sue Lowe 01904 491133 or antheahirst99@yahoo.com HISTORY CITY OF YORK AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Mike: 01904 767013 or www. yorkfamilyhistory.org.uk.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Ian 01904 768516.

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP

Meg 01347 878 136 or meg. ashbridge@hotmail.co.uk

TANG HALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP, YORK www.tanghallhistory.com 01904 345942 or emaill tanghallhistory@gmail.com

YORK LIBRARIES 01904 552660.

FRIENDS OF RAWCLIFFE MEADOWS

www.rawcliffemeadows. wordpress.com

ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS FIELDS 01904 411821.

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON AGAINST FRACKING

This group opposes fracking and unconventional shale gas extraction primarily in the local area. Meet on the first Wednesday of each month at Haxby Sports Bar North Lane 7.30-9.30pm. Email. Hawagainstfracking@gmail. com

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITION 01904 760659.

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY 01904 766206 or www.riverfosssociety.co.uk

MUSIC & THEATRE CITY OF YORK PIPE BAND

co.uk

STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS info@stamfordbridgesingers. co.uk or www. stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk

THE COBWEB ORCHESTRA (YORK GROUP) Wednesday evenings, Steiner School, Fulford Patrick 07733 266792; patrickcburnett@gmail.com

http://www.cobweborchestra. org.uk/

THE MONDAY PLAYERS, ESCRICK

www.mondayplayers.com

THE SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BAND Charles 07802 190250.

YORK CONCERT BAND . Jill 01904 629065.

YORK FAMILY CHOIR

www.singingcommunities. co.uk

YORK LIGHT ORCHESTRA 01904 870759 or www.ylo. org.uk. YORK SECOND SUNDAY CEILIDHS Call Ros Batchelor on 01904 624216 or visit www. yorkceilidhclub.org.uk

PLAYGROUPS EARWIGS, NEW EARSWICK 01904 552646.

HAXBY PLAYGROUPS

01904 768966 or email manager@haxbyplaygroups. org.uk or www. haxbyplaygroups.org.uk

Val 01904 758285

LITTLE FISHES Strensall 01904 490683 THE WONDER YEARS 01904 758717

friends@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk.

HUNTINGTON PRESCHOOL & TODDLERS

Martin Leach 07790 566492 or www.generationgroove.org.uk

MARYGATE PRESCHOOL

Laura 01904 763243 or John 01423 879519.

EUPHONICS LADIES CHOIR.

FRIENDS OF YORK THEATRE ROYAL.

GENERATION GROOVE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND HAXBY SINGERS.

Bob or Edna on 01904 769136

HEWORTH LADIES CHOIR Sheila 01904 704234 TAKE A BOW 01904 769176 or info@ oakengrove.org

TRACK 29 LADIES CLOSE HARMONY CHORUS

Contact Polly on 01904 424902 or 07467 069476 or email geofft1944@hotmail.

www.the-wonder-years.co.uk Lynne 01904 765017 or enquiries@ huntingtonpreschool.org.uk. 07922 538027. marygatepreschoolyork@ yahoo.com.marygatepre schoolyork.co.uk

ORCHARD PARK PRE-SCHOOL Sandra 07407 700315 or 01904 626361.

POPPLETON UNDER FIVES

www.poppletonunderfives.org. uk or 07530 342716

SHERIFF HUTTON PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP www.sheriff-hutton-playgroup. org or 07717 799646.

SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP Margaret 01347 878314

SHIPTON PRE-SCHOOL & TODDLERS 07546 571089.

SINNINGTON PRE SCHOOL Kerry or Suzanne 07799727656. STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP Fiona 07746 806426.

STRENSALL TINY STEPS TODDLER GROUP 01904 442826

STRENSALL STEPPING STONES PRE-SCHOOL Vicki 01904 442826

TREASURE CHEST

www.treasurechest.org. uk or helpline:support@ treasurechest.org

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.

For more details contact Paul on 400747

YORK FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE 01904 554628 or text ‘info’ to 07624 802244.

SCOUTS & GUIDES CHRIST CHURCH RAINBOWS, BROWNIES & GUIDES (Stockton Lane) Contact Anne Tong 01904 425046

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

76 1ST HEWORTH SCOUT GROUP Matthew 07974901386 or www.1st-heworth.org.uk

YorkRegimental Association or by email YRA.York. Secretary@GMail.com

29TH YORK (HUNTINGTON ALL SAINTS) RAINBOWS

VILLAGE HALL HIRE

Stephanie Easton 07875 541520

FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY VILLAGE HALL

Dave Petty 01904 761206. Email: lordmayorsown.

HAXBY SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB 01904 768300 www. haxbysportsand

LORD MAYORS OWN SCOUT GROUP york@gmail.com. www. lmoscoutsyork.org.uk CHRISTCHURCH SCOUT GROUP (STOCKTON LANE) Simon Errington 01904 430651

STOCKTON ON THE FOREST SCOUT GROUP

Kath Shapcott 01904 421096.

AIR CADETS, EASINGWOLD 2487@aircadets.org

SOCIETIES CIVIL SERVICE MOTORING ASSOCIATION (CSMA - NOW “BOUNDLESS”) Open to all civil and public servants. Contact 01757 706981 or email janice.st@ tesco.net www.boundless. co.uk

HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A

Fiona 01904 468773.

socialclub.co.uk

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 COMMUNITY CENTRE

Badger Paddock,Huntington YO31 9EH. To book a party please email info@orchardpark. org.uk or phone & leave a message on 07759 126680

POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL

www.poppletonroadhall.org.uk. or 786008

dinah.tyszka@gmail.com

SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON VILLAGE HALL

Tel: 0845 833 9578. Email: info@minster-lions.org.uk

SHERIFF HUTTON VILLAGE HALL

MINSTER LIONS CLUB OF YORK 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. wiggihaxbywi. wordpress.com THE YORK BRANCH OF THE YORKSHIRE REGIMENT ASSOCIATION [YORK YRA]

Meet monthly at Worsley Barracks, on Fulford Road, York on the second Wednesday of each month. Contact can be made via our Facebook Page “Friends of The YRA York Branch”

01904 468001

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. Bookings Secretary on 01904 470564

STOCKTON-ON-THE-FOREST VILLAGE HALL

For all enquiries and bookings please contact Jill Hawkins on tel (01904) 400442

STRENSALL AND TOWTHORPE VILLAGE HALL

strensallvillagehall.co.uk Email strensallhallbookings@yahoo. co.uk , or call Charlotte on 07562 398777.

THE BOARD SCHOOL HUNTINGTON MEETING CENTRE

01904 760246 or 760044 or maureen@huntingtoncentre. plus.com

THE OLD SCHOOL, WIGGINTON 01904 761569 or clerk@ wiggintonparishcouncil. org.uk WIGGINTON RECREATION HALL 01904 761569 or rosemarygeary@sky.com

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

WIGBY WALKERS

Joyce 01904 762605 or Sheila 01904 692519

YORK RAMBLERS www.yorkramblers.org.uk or eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk

SPORTS CLUBS CAPOEIRA IN YORK

John Jobling on john@ciyc.org. uk or 07962963406

DUNNINGTON FUN SQUASH

Dunnington. 5-8 years. Gary on 07739 808698 or email gs.crossland@btinternet.com

DUNNINGTON SPORTS CLUB TABLE TENNIS

Tuesday evenings, 7.30 10pm. Angie 07919 577522 or Ron 01904 489046 GREYFOX TABLE TENNIS

York RI, Queen Street, York. Contact Keith on 01904 777364 or 07899 944637 or email keithmayhew@hotmail. com Or Russell on 07879 245228.

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 Kevin on 768381 or Sheila on 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 INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Bowling Coaching Sessions. Every Friday Evening 6.30 – 8pm Tel: 750230. All new bowlers welcome

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 AND TOWTHORPE LAWN TENNIS CLUB Ross Welsh strensalltennis@ gmail.com

ADVERTISERS' INDEX AERIALS & AUDIOVISUAL

CLEANING

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

MARKETS

Aerial Services...................12 BLTV Aerials......................17

Diamond Domestics...........26

JG Fielder & Son................56

Hovingham Village Market..54

COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY

FURNITURE & INTERIORS

MOBILITY

NYCOM...............................6

Classic Upholstery..............13 Jody Gray Upholstery & Interiors.............................19

MV Mobility.......................65

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES Ryedale Auctioneers...........45 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AP Design Services............12 Prospect Design.................24 ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS Dalby Forest......................51 Haxby Sports & Social Club..... ........................................67 York Musical Theatre Company...........................55 Yorkshire Arboretum...........45

COUNSELLING Sarah Douglas Counselling.56 COURSES Activ8 Learning..................45 CYCLING

GARDENING

R Yates & Sons Cycle Department.........................3

Astek Landscapes..............33 Colourfence.......................39 Country Garden.................34 DRL Tree Services..............34 Garden Care......................32 Linear Fencing...................38 Oakwood Landscaping.......39 On The Fence....................38 R Verity Plant Hire..............36 R Yates & Sons Garden Centre.37 Sharps World of Wood........38 York Gardens.....................34 York Landscapes................32 Yorkshire Tree Surgeons.....36

DENTISTS Howardian Dental Practice.. 48

BATHROOMS

DENTURES

Monks Cross Tiles and Bathrooms ........................22

Smile Denture Clinic...........41

BLINDS AA Blinds..........................15 Blind Image.......................12 VW Blinds..........................11 BUILDERS ALH Builders......................14 D Barker Building & Joinery.... ........................................14 Peter Wright Building Contractor.........................13 CARPET CLEANING Clifton Carpet Cleaning.........8 Future Carpet Cleaning Services............................16 Johnsons Floor Care..........13 Smart Cleaning Group........18 Ultraclean..........................14 CARPETS AND FLOORING Acomb Flooring Company.....8 Ebor Carpets......................18 JS Woodcraft.....................19 Pocklington Carpets...........11 CARS & SERVICING Autoservices York...............47 Paint X..............................47

GARAGE DOORS & REPAIRS Hobman Garage Doors.......47 Premier Garage Doors........20

DRAINAGE Easaway Environmental......39 DRIVEWAYS Ground Solution Services....35 ResinDrives.co.uk..............79 ELECTRICIANS HC Engineering..................24 Judge Electrical.................16 The 50 Plus.......................16 ESTATE AGENTS Hudson Moody...................80 FENCING & SHEDS Colourfence.......................39 Linear Fencing...................38 On The Fence....................38 Sharps World of Wood........38 York Landscapes................32

GRAPHIC DESIGN Abell Design......................43 HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS Sarah Douglas Yoga...........56 Vision Hair & Beauty...........61 JOINERY Distinctive Joinery & Plastering Services.............28 JW Joinery........................14 Norton Joinery...................24 KITCHENS & BEDROOMS

OPTICIANS Haxby Opticians.................65 PAINTERS & DECORATORS Dave Kavanagh Painting & Decorating.........................14 Professional Kitchen Painter... ........................................21 SP Essex Painting & Decorating.........................13 PEST CONTROL York Environmental Services... ........................................20 PETS & EQUINE Tunnel Aquatics.................70 PLANT HIRE R Verity Plant Hire..............36 PLUMBING & HEATING DJC Plumbing, Heating & Gas Engineers..........................18 GW Plumbing......................2 Haxby Plumbing & Heating.12 HC Engineering..................24 Plumbing by Taylor.............14 The 50 Plus.......................16 The Direct Boiler Company.11 TJS Plumbing Services.........8 TP Plumbing......................16 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Joinery and Property Services. ........................................14 JW Joinery........................14 RMB Building Maintenance.15 The 50 Plus.......................16 Yorkshire Loft Ladders........29

Focus Fireplaces..................9

Dream Doors.....................31 Instyle Kitchens & Bedrooms.. ..........................................5 Instyle Kitchen & Bedroom Facelifts............................25 Kitchen Revive...................17 Moonlight Bedrooms..........27

FOOD & DRINK

LOCKSMITHS

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Beechwood Close Hotel......43

AJD Locksmiths.................14

Peak Power Systems..........20

FIRE & SECURITY Derventio Fire & Security....36 FIREPLACES & STOVES

RECRUITMENT Castle Howard Estate.........57

78 RETIREMENT HOMES

UPHOLSTERY

The Red House....................7

Classic Upholstery..............13 Jody Gray Upholstery & Interiors.............................19

ROOFING & GUTTERING Able Roofing......................14 Roofguard.........................16 Wetheralds Roof Systems...31 SOFT FURNISHING Classic Upholstery..............13 Jody Gray Upholstery & Interiors.............................19

VETS Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic... ........................................71 Station House Vets.............73 VIDEO & AUDIO SERVICES In Camera Productions.........6

SOLICITORS

WILL WRITING

Mitchells Solicitors.............59

CJS Legal Services............49

SPORT

WINDOWS, DOORS & CONSERVATORIES

York Golf Range.................63 TILES Direct Tile Importers...........30 Monks Cross Tiles and Bathrooms ........................22 TRAVEL Conexo Travel....................53 TREE SURGEONS

Cloud 9 Windows...............23 Crystal Clear Home Improvements....................21 JG Trade Windows.............27 Norton Joinery...................24 Wetheralds Roof Systems...31 Window Distribution...........15 YO1 UPVC & Aluminium Solutions...........................11 Yorkshire Windows.............19

DRL Tree Services..............34 Yorkshire Tree Surgeons.....36

Puzzle answers

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