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W

elcome to the April edition. The sun is increasing its warmth and all manner of things are springing to life in the garden and countryside. For my other half, spring never comes soon enough and he has already cleared our two small ponds of slime and leaves. However this year, such was his enthusiasm that he has succeeded in slashing a hole in the liner of the pond in the back garden when removing some bulrush. You can see the frogs and toads looking on in disappointment at the low water level! Yet, I’m almost suspicious this was a deliberate act as he’s be saying the pond was too small and now we have to replace it. He’s already with sketch pad and improbable designs! Easter weekend may be one of wellies and pond weed and a husband knee deep in mud! But ponds are a great part of any garden and if you can resist the temptation to have goldfish, a place for wildlife too. Unsurprisingly, at this time of year the magazine is rich with gardening services.

Come spring it is worth reminding ourselves that we are fortunate to live in a beautiful area, from York city and our market towns to our countryside and stately homes. Promise yourself and your family time to enjoy

This month’s features General

The play’s the thing ........................... p12 Easter ................................................ p22 Emily’s Column .................................. p25 Something in the air........................... p44

Business Features

what is around you. The magazine provides some great ideas on places to go and to eat. Don’t leave these attractions just for the tourists.

If you like hunting Easter Eggs, there are loads out there to be found this month! From the Farmers Cart and Castle Howard to the Bumper Castle and local nurseries, a true chocolate bonanza! There is also a chance to get creative for the Haxby and Wigginton Scarecrow Festival in May and now is the time to get your scarecrows registered. All proceeds from the trail are shared between Mercy Ships and local organisations so get your thinking caps on. More information on page 51.

The competition winner in the February edition was Mrs Leather from Haxby.

Until next time.....

Marianne

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Please note that while the publisher takes care to be accurate no liability will be accepted under any circumstances should any of the contents of this magazine be incorrect. The Handy Mag does not endorse any advertising material included within this publication. The views expressed in the articles are not necessarily those of the publisher. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is strictly prohibited.

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The play's the thing April sees us celebrating Shakespeare’s birthday.

He’s our most celebrated playwright but who else believed ‘all the world’s a stage’?

Alan Bennett

Fame came knocking overnight for Bennett after the Oxford university lecturer teamed up with Dudley Moore, Jonathan Miller and Peter Cook to write and perform in the satirical revue Beyond the Fringe. One of his most-loved series is Talking Heads which was originally written as a series of hilarious character monologues for the BBC. Bennett enjoyed further acclaim with his play The History Boys. Set in a fictitious boys’ grammar school it follows a group of students preparing for the Oxbridge exams. It won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play in 2005 and scooped Best Play at the Tonys the following year.

Harold Pinter

The best thing about seeing a Pinter play is hearing everyone in the interval trying to work out what it all means. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature so you know it’s good stuff, you just may not know whether you actually like it or not. Although Pinter didn’t win critical acclaim until The Caretaker, it’s worth reading his earlier work, The Room, which he wrote in three days.

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laughs with an excellent twist at the end and A Slight Ache might leave you examining your own relationships.

Alan Ayckbourn

Playwrights don’t come more prolific than Alan Ayckbourn who’s written more than seventy plays. In Absurd Person Singular, three married couples take it in turns to host a dinner party on three consecutive Christmas Eves. It was adapted into a television drama with Geoffrey Palmer, Maureen Lipman, Michael Gambon and Prunella Scales among the cast. Sisterly Feelings is a challenging Ayckbourn play following the lives of siblings Abigail and Dorcas. The first and last scenes always remain the same, whilst the decision to go with either Dorcas’s story or Abigail’s is made on a coin toss at the end of the first. Some companies rehearse just one version but others learn both.

Sir Tom Stoppard

Stoppard began his career as a journalist before becoming a drama critic and then a playwright.

His works often centre on themes of human rights, politics and freedom of expression. His first great success, Enter a Free Man follows the story of George who has unrealistic dreams

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In his Tony awardwinning play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead his two main protagonists are the actors playing the parts of the messengers in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Most of the action takes place in the wings during Hamlet and great confusion and ambiguity ensues.

Sir Noel Coward

There’s still time to catch Noel Coward’s Hay Fever which is currently enjoying a successful run in the West End. Hay Fever is a lesson in the importance of paying attention to your house guests. Set in the 1920s it deals with the four eccentric members of the Bliss family and the farce that ensues when they all invite a guest to stay for the weekend.

Coward’s Blithe Spirit is also a theatrical mainstay. This time the socialite Charles Condomine is tormented by the ghost of his first wife who is hell-bent on ruining his second marriage.

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w o b a e k a T F or children who are born to perform, or simply wish to try their hand – or their feet – at something new, Razzamataz has a wealth of opportunities.

Youngsters from age four to 18 can learn performance art in a range of styles from street dance and musical theatre through to pop singing and drama. The full range of dance styles alone mean your child has plenty of choice and a good chance to find something that suits them.

Razzamataz is a safe, encouraging and enjoyable environment where children and young people can enjoy music, dance and self-expression.

All of the teachers at York Razzamataz are highly qualified and fully CRB checked. The ratio of adults to children in the Minis classes is no more than1:7.

This ensures quality tuition and complete safety.

As well as discovering and developing a natural talent, taking part in Razzamataz theatre schools can have a huge impact in building children’s confidence as well as challenging them to be self-disciplined and motivated. These skills help your child in all areas of their activities, and in later life too.

There are plenty of opportunities for Razzamataz students to demonstrate what they’ve learned, with end-of-term performances for parents.

Razzamataz students have performed in the West End, on television and film. 15 Razzamataz senior and inter students are performing at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End on November 18th.

This is the home theatre of Phantom of the Opera and our students are very excited about this huge opportunity to see what it is like to perform in this venue in front of a huge audience. Razzamataz York are showcasing their own version of Charlie & the Chocolate factory.

Razzamataz Theatre Schools offer exceptional training in dance, drama and singing together with exciting opportunities to perform. They believe that every student should have the opportunity to be energetic, to gain confidence and to make friends whilst having lots of fun.

If you’re 4 to 18 and want to get involved in performing arts in a funky, fresh and vibrant atmosphere, then Razzamataz is the place for you!

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

Keeping Physically and Mentally Agile

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he changes to life that retirement brings can be quite a shock, even if you have been looking forward to it. Losing the focus of going to work each day can be hard and it is easy to slip into a sedentary lifestyle. But research shows that those who keep active both physically and mentally enjoy a healthier later life. So what can you do?

The benefits of activity

Regular exercise has a huge number of benefits: it strengthens your muscles, aiding mobility and reducing the risk of falls and conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease and osteoporosis (brittle bones). It also helps to reduce the risk of other conditions, such as diabetes and stroke. It improves coordination and balance and encourages a healthy appetite, regular bowel movements and means you are more likely to sleep well at night. It also stimulates the brain, so that you’re less likely to suffer from stress or depression.

Small amounts of regular exercise or activity is better for you than a big burst of energy one day and then nothing for the rest of the week. And exercise doesn’t have to mean going to the gym - there is plenty you can do at home and while you’re out and about to keep active.

At home you can tackle the garden - just a little weeding or pruning is using your muscles and keeping them flexible; and even housework is great for strengthening muscles. Try an exercise DVD at home - and ask a friend to join you to make it more fun. Walk as much as you can each day - to the local shops or library and take up some social activities that will encourage you to meet other people as well as exercise, such as dance or arts & craft classes; or keep fit for the over 50s. And, if you have lots of energy, you could even try Zumba, which is fast-paced and fun.

All these activities will keep your muscles moving and supple.

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things!), you can also reduce the chances of conditions such as Alzheimer’s. As with physical exercise, keeping mentally active can also help to reduce stress and depression.

There are many activities that can help to keep your brain mentally agile. At home you can tackle crossword puzzles, Sudoku or chess. Maybe now is the time to start reading all those books you never had time for when you were working? It is also possible to ‘train’ your mind by using trigger words to jog your memory. Using sticky notes on the fridge will help to remind you of what you need to do that day.

Joining groups with common interests will encourage you to meet and interact with new people as well as keeping your mind occupied. Try bingo; learn a new language or how to use a computer; or enrol on a cookery course.

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Keeping mentally stimulated

Studies show that the more you use your brain the more mentally active you’ll remain. As well as slowing down memory loss (although you’re still likely to forget

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FOOD

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1. Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Grease and line the base of a 20 cm round spring-form tin. To make the base, whisk the eggs and sugar together in a large heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water until very thick and pale – the whisk should leave a trail in the mixture when lifted.

2. Sift over the flour and cocoa and fold in gently. Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 12-15 minutes until just springy to the touch.

Turn out and leave to cool completely. Clean the tin and lightly grease and re-line the base. Place the cold sponge in the base of the tin.

3. To make the mousse, place the white chocolate, milk and vanilla extract in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water and leave until melted. Remove from the heat and stir until smooth then stir in 4 tbsp of the cream.

4. Dissolve the gelatine in 2 tbsp hot water. Cool for a few minutes then stir into the chocolate mixture. Softly whip the rest of the cream and fold into the chocolate mixture. Whisk the egg whites until stiff and fold in.

Spoon the mousse over the sponge base and chill for 3-4 hours until set.

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Remove from the heat, stir until smooth then stir in the cream. Leave until cool and thick enough to spread, stirring occasionally.

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Drizzle with melted white chocolate and decorate with the chocolate eggs.

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t’s been a long road from the glory of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection – the central miracle of the Christian faith – to gorging on chocolate. And it’s a road that those of a philosophical bent might liken to the descent of Western civilisation into gluttonous consumerism. But leaving such considerations aside, how did it happen?

Let’s start with the word itself, Easter. We have it on the word of the Venerable Bede, writing in the very early 8th century, that “Eostre” is derived from “Eostre-monath”, the month in which pagan Saxons celebrated the festival of the goddess Eostre. It’s a simple explanation, and one with which scholars of philology have had endless fun ever since – some even denying that there ever was a goddess Eostre and that Bede (uncharacteristically) made the whole thing up. But “eostre” is cognate with “öster”, the German for east, and is therefore associated with sunrise and hence spring, so Bede’s explanation at least has context on its side. Indeed the feast is only called “Easter” in Germanic countries: in France it’s called “Pâques”, a variation on the Jewish spring festival Pesach, and other Latin countries use names of the same derivation.

Fascinating stuff, but it doesn’t get us much closer to the chocolate. And the answer is eggs. Eggs have been associated with spring since... well, since birds started laying them in spring. There are Persian wall-paintings of eggs being given as gifts from 2,500 years ago; the tradition survived the country’s conversion to Islam and persists to this day. In Egypt, another Islamic country, there is a seasonal tradition of egg decorating of unknown antiquity; in eastern Orthodox countries they paint eggs red (for Christ’s blood) and green (for returning spring); in England and North-Western Europe there is a tradition of rolling coloured eggs down hills at Eastertime, echoing the rolling away of the stone from the Holy Sepulchre; in America the White House puts on an annual display of decorated eggs from every state of the union, and favoured children (how are they selected?) are invited to a spot of egg-rolling on the White House lawn.

Egg decoration seems to have evolved into making eggs out of solid chocolate in France or Germany in the early 19th century, and the first Easter egg in England came from Cadbury’s in 1842.

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These eggs can hardly have been for the mass market since the chocolate of the time was very expensive and also very bitter. Finer, less harsh, and less expensive chocolate was made possible by more sophisticated processing equipment in the later 19th century, and Cadbury’s produced its first hollow egg (filled with sweets) in 1875. The first milk chocolate Easter egg followed exactly 30 years later and... well, what more do we need to know? Except that Easter eggs sell for a far higher price per gram than the slab chocolate of which they’re made, and as they’ll keep almost indefinitely any left unsold can simply go into cold store until next year. As I said, it’s all a very long way from the Mount of Olives!

Well, that’s just about it for Easter – except that I forgot Easter bunnies. Well, springtime, fertility, rabbits, breeding, etcetera... need I say more? Oh, and Easter bonnets. Sorry, no idea.

Which brings on to the troublesome question of the date. Easter is the only moveable feast left in the Western calendar, all the others having been fixed; and it’s a source of enormous irritation to many, especially those in the tourism and education trades.

But it too is based on Pesach or Passover, which falls on the full moon on or immediately after the vernal equinox. The early Church fathers knew that the Last Supper was held on Passover, for the Gospels told them so; the same authority placed the Crucifixion on the following Friday, so ipso facto the resurrection was on the first Sunday after the full moon that followed the vernal equinox. This was officially promulgated at the Council of Nicaea in 325AD; but since then the eastern Orthodox churches have drifted apart from the western tradition, and the western calendar has changed from the Julian to the Gregorian, so if you want to celebrate Easter twice all you have to do is hop on a ferry from Italy to Greece.

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ordered by Mozambique and South Africa, Swaziland is merely a blot on the map but besides wildlife and exquisite craft, its colourful traditions are worth a detour.

At the heart of it all is a nearabsolute monarchy headed

by Mswati III and the Queen Mother. In Swazi polygamous tradition, the heir to the throne is not the oldest son but the son of ‘the Great Wife’, chosen for her good character and family stock, and they rule together.

As the southern spring approaches in the Valley of Heaven, maidens gather from across the country for the week long Festival of Reeds to pay homage to the royal pair. They rest for a night near the royal village then march to the reeds beds, up to 20 miles away, where they cut down reeds over twice their height, tying them in bundles with plaited grass or plastic ribbons. The reeds are carried back like trophies to the Queen’s Palace and used by the girls to strengthen the royal enclosure. The youngsters always return after dark, bearing torches, to prove they ‘travelled a long way’. Then there’s a whole day to relax with friends, add the final touch to the ceremonial costumes and groom one’s hair before dancing for the king.

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seventh day when many a young girl wakes up that morning wondering if she may be the next royal bride. At 43, Mswati III has 14 wives, the first two appointed by councillors according to tradition, but after that, he is free to choose, marrying into different clans to encourage unity. It’s a hard life for any man but if you are a Swazi king, how do you decide when 20,000 pretty girls, scantily dressed, parade in front of you? Fortunately, adding another bride to the list is not compulsory.

On that final day, crowds make their way along dusty lanes lined with food stalls, taxis and vans. Bunting flutters across the road, blue, yellow and red, as people of all ages pour into the stadium. In the royal stand, the king wears a leopard skin loin cloth and a headdress of red lourie feathers. The parade is led by royal princesses with feathers in their hair, followed by beautifully poised young women, excited teenagers and children, watched by anxious

mothers. Tightly packed groups perform their acts simultaneously, glowing with pride as they shuffle barefoot around the grounds. There are tassels and beads, shields, daggers, anklets and bracelets, traditional shoulder wraps sporting the king’s portrait, mobile phones and swanky sunglasses. A troop of raucous warriors bursts unannounced into the arena, waving sticks.

The crowds laugh but promptly return to their dreams, dazed by waves of blinding colour and the hypnotic rhythm of African folk songs. Somewhere in the commotion, a young dancer carries a red rose and soon, 20,000 girls, maybe minus one, will go home, carrying food to thank them for their efforts.

Mswati III has long been criticized for his lavish lifestyle but as brides go, hand plucked at the Reeds Festival or elsewhere, he is unlikely to rival his father. Sobhuza II had 70 wives, 210 children and over 1000 grand children.

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By Pippa Greenwood

his is the time of year when you are likely to start to notice the presence of slugs and snails in your garden, greenhouse, coldframe, window box....indeed just about everywhere.

It never ceases to amaze me how much damage something as small as a slug can do and in such a short space of time. But then the truth of it is, there is never just one slug or one snail, you can always be sure that there will be hoards of them. I garden on clay and our soil is alkaline and so we have a plentiful supply of snails; if you garden on an acidic soil you will generally find that snails are not a problem as they need the calcium to make their shells.

To say that they infuriate me would be an understatement, but the type I hate most are those small grey-black keeled slugs that do such a lot of damage to crops such as potatoes. I garden without chemicals so there is no question of using pellets, but I have tried pretty well every other trick in the book.

I use the biological control nematode Phasmarhabdites hermaphrodita. Although quite expensive it works brilliantly against slugs and poses no environmental problems. If you time the applications so that the crops, flowers or other plants are protected while they are at their most vulnerable, then it shouldn’t be too much of an outlay.

Slug and snail traps also work well, whether you buy your own

'Slug Pubs' or make them by plunging plastic beakers into the soil close to susceptible plants and then part filling them with beer. I once did a mini trial on Gardeners’ Question Time to see which beers slugs and snails liked best, and Guinness came out tops....with alcohol-free lager proving least popular! I also find that stale milk works well and if you add a small quantity of grain or porridge oats to the liquid, the pests come in at an amazing rate. Make sure that you leave a centimetre or so of the rim of the beaker protruding above the soil level so that beneficial creatures such as ground beetles don’t fall in.

If you create barriers around plants this can help, but I find it less reliable. My preferred materials are coco-shell, pine needles and crushed shells. But whatever you use do remember to put a complete circle around the base of the plant, not just a ring or the slugs may simply come up inside the ring and of course check it

regularly, replenishing the material as necessary.

So before they start to really get a hold, show them who is boss, and take action straight away: y Encourage wildlife such as ground beetles, birds and hedgehogs y Create barriers around particularly susceptible plants. y Buy or make slug traps. y If growing potatoes concentrate on earlies and lift these as soon as possible, and grow varieties that show some resistance to attack. y Use the biological control as a soil drench to control slugs (not snails) y Attach copper strip around the circumference of pots containing slug susceptible plants. y Go on night-time slug and snail hunts. y In late autumn collect up snails from their hibernating places.

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So, next time you’re about to recycle your old newspapers, stop for a minute and consider the following uses, as you might find yourself wanting to hang on to some.

Newspaper is a very absorbent material, it has to be to absorb the ink that’s printed on it. But this means that it’s also fantastic at absorbing all sorts of moisture.

One of the most useful ways of using this, is drying out leather shoes and bags. Simply place crumpled newspaper in the shoes or bag overnight and in the morning, not only will they be dry, but also there will be no water stains.

What’s more, if you come home with wet wellies or snow boots, placing them on a pile of old newspapers will avoid creating messy puddles on the floor.

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To clean antique glass that might be ruined by cleaning solutions, use the paper with a solution of one part white vinegar, to one part warm water.

With all these additional uses, let’s hope the digital age doesn’t signal the end for the newspaper, because it’s clearly not just for reading the news.

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Why have several small, dark rooms when you can simply knock down some walls and live in a gorgeous, airy, bright and huge space?

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1. Creating a focal point

While traditional rooms often work around a fireplace or TV, larger, multi-purpose rooms can lack visual focus. By introducing colour, pattern and/or texture on one wall – perhaps above a sofa or behind a dining table – you’ll add character, interest and even drama.

The easiest solution is to use a strong paint colour or to hang a large painting, photograph or print, while boldly patterned wallpaper also works well.

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4. Choosing a floor

Choosing flooring for a multi-purpose space such as an open-plan cooking/dining/living area can be tricky, as the kitchen area needs to be able to cope with splashes and spills, while you’ll want the sitting area to feel cosy and comfortable. You have two choices: either run the same flooring throughout for a sleek, flowing look, or choose a variety of types of flooring which will differentiate between areas. If you go for the former option, consider stone or wood, both of which can be softened with rugs where necessary, or consider high quality vinyl, which is spill-proof and forgiving underfoot.

5. Separating spaces

Not all open-plan spaces need to be entirely open all of the time, so for truly flexible living it’s advisable to include some sort of flexible division. In a period property, panelled doors that can be folded back against the walls when not in use are perfect; in a more modern house a moveable screen, or perhaps ceiling-mounted panels (on a track) that can be pulled to one side when desired, would be enormously useful.

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Open-plan kitchen/living areas are ideal for entertaining, but how do you successfully blend the spaces seamlessly? One solution is to continue the style of your kitchen units for storage used in nearby areas, choosing a design that looks as good for a TV stand, say, as for a cutlery drawer. Versatility is key and you should consider not just colour but also texture, and even handles – long, slender handles tend to look better in modern living spaces than dumpy round ones, for example.

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7. Solutions for storage

Knocking two rooms together gives you a gorgeous open area – but, because you’ve lost wall space for cupboards and shelves, much less room to hide your clutter. One solution is to use tall, open shelving that doubles as a room divider as well as somewhere to display your stuff, while if you have a flat-screen TV, mount it on a media wall with storage for DVDs concealed behind it. In fact, make the most of every tiny corner, building storage into sloping ceilings, around windows or in any alcove you can find.

8. Buying and arranging furniture

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2012 will see an EVEN BIGGER cycling challenge all in aid of Cancer Research!

Back in the winter of 2003, the original SORTED4Charity (standing for “Sponsored Off Roaders Tackle Endurance Distance”) rode (off road) coast to coast through rain, sleet and freezing temperatures from Ravenglass in Cumbria, to Robin Hoods Bay in North Yorkshire in aid of Cancer Research and the Anthony Nolan Trust. This original team, consisting of 6 members – 4 riders: Kevin Riley, Bob Hollingsworth, Andy Fellows and Andy Craven and 2 support Drivers: Don Riley and Simon Barlow, successfully raised over £12000 and split the proceeds for each charity.

The inspiration and motivation for this next challenge is again down to Kevin Riley, who within a day of each other, lost two friends to cancer in July 2010.

It was decided that the time was right to raise some more money for Cancer Research UK and try to make a difference to someone’s life.

So - SORTED4Charity have reformed! This time even bigger in challenge, team and target! The team has grown to include a close friend of Kevin: Nick Harper who sadly lost his father Mick Harper to cancer in 2010. The team further includes more friends, Adrian Ward and Graham Rhodes.

Unfortunately, due to work and family commitments the two original Andys have had to pull out, leaving the remaining riders as the new 5 man SORTED4CHARITY team, which now stands for “Sponsored ON Roaders Tackle Endurance Distance” and includes support driver and web site guru, Don Riley, along with new volunteers John Coggon and Kevin’s wife Patricia.

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That means an average of more than 120 miles per day – (which is like cycling from York to Birmingham), culminating in what will be at least 10 hours cycling per day – and for 10 consecutive days. Now that’s a challenge!

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Something in the air The gadgets that can help everything from hay fever to humidity We tend to take air for granted, but the air around us isn’t always on our side: it can contain airborne allergens that make our eyes red or our noses run, or it can be too hot, too cold, too dry or not dry enough - but technology can help.

For many people hay fever is a particular pain at this time of year, and there are a number of gadgets that promise to reduce its effects or prevent it from affecting you altogether. Both the Lumie Haylight (£49.95) and the Lloyds Pharmacy Hayfever Reliever (£39.99) are careful to avoid making specific health claims but there’s certainly anecdotal evidence that light therapy devices such as these can make hay fever more bearable.

It’s also a good idea to know in advance what the pollen count will be like and there are plenty of smartphone apps that can help.

We particularly like Clarityn’s two apps: the Allergy Pollen Forecast tells you when hay fever is likely to strike, while the Clarityn Sneeze Alarm is an alarm clock app that uses different sneezing sounds to tell you what kind of day you’re likely to have.

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dander - from the air using ultraviolet light or a filter, while ionisers use electrical charges to attract and trap contaminants. Air purifiers can cost anything from £40 to several hundred pounds - but they can be very effective, although if your allergy is to your pets the combination of a decent vacuum cleaner and a device such as the Furminator pet groomer (£16) may be a cheaper option.

Another way to change the air around you is to use a humidifier or a dehumidifier.

The former is designed to make your home more humid, which can help reduce the symptoms of dry coughs, dry skin and other irritations, and options range from steam humidifiers - devices that boil water to create steam - to ultrasonic humidifiers, which create a cool fog of water droplets.

For many British homes, however, the problem isn’t that the air is too dry: it’s that it’s too wet. Overly humid houses can cause health problems and irritate existing ones. Dehumidifiers address

this by filtering the water out of the air into a water tank or permanent pipe, and prices range from about £49 for a small device suitable for flats to £199 for a high capacity model such as DeLonghi’s DNC65. Even if your house doesn’t suffer from damp, a dehumidifier might be worth considering if you have to dry your clothes indoors: dehumidifiers can dry your washing much more quickly, and unlike tumble dryers they’re not hugely expensive to run and they don’t crease your clothes.

Sometimes all you want is to move the air around a bit, and there are plenty of fan heaters and cooling fans to choose from. Among the most interesting - and most expensive - options are two devices from Britain’s favourite inventor James Dyson: the Dyson Air Multiplier (£299) blows air without the buffeting you get from traditional blade fans, while the Dyson Hot (£269) uses the same technology to beam hot air. If you like the idea but not the price tag, a halogen heater (from around £15) offers directional heating on a much smaller budget.

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PETS

Anal glands - a common pain in the bum!

by Nicola Vincent BVSc MRCVS Station House Vets

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roblems encountered with the anal glands, or anal sacs to give then their correct name, is a common occurrence in small animal practice.

Dogs and cats each have two anal sacs, one either side of the anus at approximately 4 and 8 o’clock, and they are scent glands which should excrete a small amount of discharge each time the animal passes a stool.

The normal discharge from these sacs is brown in colour, of liquid consistency and has a typical “fishy” smell to it. Anyone who has ever had a pet who suffers a problem with these glands will know the smell straight away, and it’s definitely not a particularly pleasant one!

Problems arise when, for some reason, these glands don’t empty bit by bit as they should do and so become engorged with discharge leading to inflammation and sometimes infection of the lining of the sac and thus irritation for the animal. It is much more commonly a problem for dogs rather than cats and small breed dogs seem to have more problems than their larger counterparts, though we have no explanation for why this might be.

If the sac just becomes inflamed, termed anal sacculitis, then usually simply expressing the glands is enough to solve the problem, and whilst most dogs don’t exactly relish the procedure (neither do vets mind you..) they will tolerate it well.

Things become a bit more tricky when the discharge becomes thickened or infected and impaction of the sacs occurs. Expressing them then becomes a bit more uncomfortable for the animal and further treatment may also be needed. If the material becomes infected, then there is the possibility that an abscess will form and this, too, can be fairly painful.

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ally a short procedure under sedation or general anaesthetic to allow the gland to be flushed and possibly filled with antibiotic cream.

In rare instances a tumour will develop in one of the sacs, this can be felt by the vet on rectal palpation and warrants further investigation and treatment.

If the episodes of anal sacculitis are becoming very frequent or causing particular distress to the animal, then surgical removal of both sacs is an option but needs to be talked through with your vet first.

When expressing the sacs this can be done in one of two ways, either by the internal method or externally. The internal method involves digital palpation of the sac from inside the rectum and allows the structure of the sac to be evaluated to check for lumps and thickenings as well as ensuring that you can feel when all of the discharge has been emptied out. The external method is done by gently squeezing the sacs together to prompt emptying and whilst it doesn’t allow for such a thorough exam of the sacs is generally more comfortable for the animal.

I am often asked by clients if there is anyway to prevent anal gland problems in their pets and generally I’ve found that trying to ensure the faeces are bulky and solid enough to empty them little by little is the best way. Adding agents to the food to bulk up the faeces, eg bran fibre or products available on prescription, are the best way to do this but some dogs will still be prone to problems despite these efforts.

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Ladies and gentlemen, may we present York Cats Protection’s featured cat of the month…

Tumbles!

s you can see Tumbles is an undoubtedly handsome cat, boasting a rather lovely, velvety smooth, black coat and a sparkling pair of green eyes. Tumbles is a young fella of approximately 3½ years, and is full of life and energy.

Tumbles loves to play with his ping pong ball or hunt his favourite catnip mouse and a clattering can often be heard coming from his pen as he tears up and down having a wail of a time. He would love a new home where he has plenty of space to seek out mischief and adventure.

Tumbles enjoys his grub and really turns on the charm when he knows you have a cat treat in you hand. On the whole he enjoys the company of people and can be very affectionate at times. Unfortunately Tumbles does have some bad manners that let him down. On occasion, perhaps if feeling frustrated or bored, Tumbles can lash out at his nearest and dearest, this means he will need experience cat owners and probably wouldn’t be best suited to a house with children. It’s a shame he sometimes acts like this because 95% of the time he is a lovely cat, all he needs is some patient new owners and we think he will mend his ways.

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MOTORING

Safety groups say

Older Drivers

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oad safety organisations have said forcing elderly drivers to retake their test when they reach a certain age is not the best way to improve road safety.

There has been a recent spate of accidents involving older drivers who police have claimed were not fit to hold a licence.

One accident saw a 16-year-old girl killed by an 87-year-old driver who swerved onto the pavement in Colchester, Essex crushing the girl against a wall. Police had asked the driver to give up his licence three days before the fatal crash after he was involved in a separate crash, an inquest heard.

However, road safety groups have told us that they think incidents involving elderly drivers are more widely reported in the press – heightening the public’s negative perception of older drivers.

“Older drivers do of course make mistakes as do all older people, said Adrian Walsh, director of charity RoadSafe.

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breaches of the law and most are ‘lapses’. One thing is quite clear – older drivers take less risks.”

Andrew Howard, head of road safety at The AA, agreed, adding: “It is very difficult to base decisions about older drivers on the more outrageous accidents that they have. After all we don’t base our rules on all young drivers around those who pinch cars, speed or drive stupidly to impress their friends.

“By and large, most older drivers are safe drivers. Risk curves fall from teenage to late 40s and only really begin to turn up again by late 60s/early 70s and sharply by 80s. Even then they struggle to have a risk level challenging the youngest (and fittest) drivers.”

Howard added that stopping older people driving would have immense costs too – both personally and to the economy as other forms of transport would have to be funded.

The Institute of Advanced Motorists said they think older drivers get an “unfair press”.

“In terms of the number of crashes they have they are one of the safest groups on the road and far safer than young drivers between the ages of 17-24,” said the IAM’s Neil Greig. “When an older driver knocks down a pedestrian or drives the wrong

way up a dual carriageway they get banner headlines and calls for tough retests. The vast majority of older drivers are responsible adults who know their weaknesses and change their driving to cope with them.”

The IAM wants to see voluntary assessments made widely available, such as its DriveCheck55, where drivers can refresh their skills, discuss the high risk factors and get an independent assessment without fear of losing their licence.

Meanwhile, Professor Stephen Glaister, director of the RAC Foundation, said there is no evidence older drivers have more accidents.

“In fact their safety record is better than that of many young drivers - but their frailty means that when they are involved in collisions they are more likely to be killed or seriously injured,” he explained.

“Rather than introducing compulsory retesting for older drivers, we would like to see the greater promotion of voluntary refresher courses. Insurance policies which offer discounts to older drivers who do not drive at the riskiest times – such as at night – and on the most dangerous roads would also help.”

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LAWN BOWLS: WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB (Situated behind Wigginton Squash Club)

Come and play lawn bowls, a sport for all ages.

Looking for a pleasurable outdoor pursuit at a friendly local club then come down to Wigginton Bowling Club.

We welcome beginners and seasoned bowlers alike and we can lend newcomers a set of woods to see if they like the game. Adult membership age 26+ is £54 flat fee, £27 ages 18 to 25 and free to juniors under 18 and you can play as often as you like.

The 2012 season is open from Saturday 14th April to Saturday 15th September for social bowling and league matches. Why not take the opportunity of a month’s free trial membership, without obligation, or come along to our “Come and Try” day on Sunday 22nd April from 2pm to 5pm and give it a go. For further details, or to arrange a visit, contact: Colin Ellis (Secretary) on 01904 760877 or Email: colin.ellis23@talktalk.net

HOWSHAM MILL PROJECT

Heritage Craft Courses GREENWOOD BENCH MAKING Sunday 6th May 2012 Geoff Norton will teach the skills involved in green oak construction of a bench for the Mill site. Full workshop, six adult places, 10am-4pm £10.00 HOW TO GET THERE: Howsham Mill, Howsham. Park at the car park at Howsham Bridge, then walk underneath the bridge. Cross the footbridge ahead and follow the public footpath along the side of the river until you get to the entrance to the Island over the oak bridge. Keep to the right hand path, which will lead to the Mill.

REFRESHMENTS: Tea and coffee will be provided, but please bring a picnic as there are no shops nearby!

BOOKING: For more information, please contact Angela Cole Tel 01653 658462, e-mail info@yorkshirehurdles. To secure a place, please send fee, cheque payable to; Renewable Heritage Trust, and post to Angela Cole, Westow Grange Cottage, Westow, York, YO60 7LU. HOWSHAM MILL PROJECT: For more information about the Mill and how you can get involved, please visit our website: www.greenisp.org The Renewable Heritage Trust is a charity set up to find new uses for old buildings by adapting them to generate renewable energy. Manor Farm, Kirkham Abbey, York YO60 7JF. Tel 01653 619748 info@rhtgreenisp.org 50 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

POLE LATHE TURNING & GREEN WOODWORKING Sunday 3rd June Join Julian Cole and work green wood using foot treadle lathe, shaving horse and hand tools.

Have a go, all ages.

10am -11am £3.00. Full Workshop, eight places 12am-5pm £10.00.

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Your scarecrow could help bring hope and healing to the poor of the world and also aid our local organisations!

Last year you helped us raise over £4,000 which was shared between Phambili Project (Cape Town) and our local organisations - will you help us again this year, please?

The Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church Scarecrow Festival will be held on Saturday 5th May, Sunday 6th May and Monday 7th May 2012.

To register to make a scarecrow and include it on one of our trails (closing date 22nd April 2012), or for more information about the event, please contact Dave Sleet on haxbyscarecrows@hotmail.com or 01904 761262, or complete our online registration form at: http://www. haxbyandwiggintonmethodistchurch.org.uk/scarecrows/ All proceeds from the festival will be shared between Mercy Ships (www.mercyships.org.uk) and our local community organisations. We would appreciate any local voluntary organisation wishing to make a claim for funds to submit their request to Dave Sleet, 29 Old Orchard, Haxby YO32 3DS with details of the amount and the reason for the submission by 30th April 2012 please. Come on - let's be having those scarecrows! www.haxbyandwiggintonmethodistchurch.org.uk

Sheriff Hutton Art Group 39th Annual Exhibition of Paintings 2012

Easter Sunday April 8th Easter Monday April 9th 10.30am - 4.30pm Sheriff Hutton Village Hall Entrance Fee: Adults £1, Children 30p.

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The Wonder Years Bungalow and School Playing Fields Only £1.50 per Child with a Prize of a Chocolate Treat Easter egg colouring competition, Spring raffle draw, Chocolate tombola

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COMMUNITY 2ND SUNDAY RAMBLING CLUB

Our walks are usually 10 - 12 miles long and within about an hours journey from York. We have a coach which picks up in Wigginton, Haxby, New Earswick and Clarence Street from 8.30am, with an introductory fare of £5 for your first walk. We look forward to seeing you next month - on the second Sunday, of course! For more information please ring either Helen on York 782891 or Hazel on York 760897.

AGE CONCERN YORK

Age Concern York provides a wide range of personal and practical support to older people in the York area. www.ageconcernyork.org.uk The office is open Monday - Friday 09.00am - 4.00pm. For more information contact: Information Officer, Age Concern York tel: (01904) 627995/621020

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SOCIETY

Information and support for all people with dementia and their carers. www. alzheimers.org.uk/york Monday - Friday 9.30 - 3.30 The Retreat, Heslington Road, Heslington, York YO10 5BN For more information contact: Branch Manager, Alzheimer’s Society, York Branch, Ground Floor Suite, Holgate Villa, 22 Holgate Road, York YO24 4AB tel: 01904 658106 or 01904 799773 email: AL.york@tesco.net

BREATHE EASY YORK

The group meets every first Wednesday of the month 1pm-3pm at Huntington Working Mens Club. This is open for sufferers, helpers and carers.

Support, speakers and trips out. For more information call Sue, 01904 410 003 or go to: www.breatheeasyyork.co.uk

BRITISH RED CROSS

Car and minibus drivers required in all areas. The British Red Cross Transport Service is looking for volunteer drivers who can help in their local community to make a difference to those in need. As a transport service volunteer, you will have the rewarding experience of helping people who cannot get about easily. Training and support given and mileage allowance of 40p per mile paid. If you would like to find out more about becoming a volunteer please ring Linda on 01904 692550 or Helen on 01904 693027

CANCER CARE CENTRE

at York Hospital offers support and information for Cancer Patients, their Families and Carers. Information available includes access to Local Support Groups, Travel Insurance and Forthcoming Events. We offer specialised services on a referral basis such as Psycho-Oncology, Complementary Therapy and Benefits Advice. To find out more come in and see us, the Centre is open Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm or telephone 01904 721166.

CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAU

Free and confidential advice. Mon & Tues - 9.30-3.30pm. Wed 4.30pm-7pm.

Thurs 9.30am-3.30pm. Closed on fridays. 0844 826 9705 www.yorkcab.org.uk

CITY OF YORK PIPE BAND

We consist of bagpipers, base drum, tenor drums and side drummers. We practice weekly at the Huntington Memorial Hall, on Wednesday nights,. We offer tuition, free for under 18’s and a small yearly fee for adults. We have all the equipment anyone will need to start... so come and join us!! Ring Laura, Pipe Major, on 01904 763243 or John on 01423 879519.

CITY OF YORK AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY.

We hold monthly meetings on the 1st Wednesday of the month at The Folk Hall, New Earswick 7pm for 7 30. excluding January. We also have a well equipped Study Centre in York where we can help both inexperienced and the more experienced with their problems and brickwalls. We welcome newcomers to the hobby and are willing to give advice to set them on the way. Please see our web site at www.yorkfamilyhistory.org.uk or call Mike on 01904 767013

CRAFT AND CHAT GROUP

Come along and try your hand at any craft from knitting to card making. Lots of help and advice on offer. Just bring along any craft project. All ages and levels welcome. New Earwick Folk Hall 10-12pm Every Saturday in term time. £2 per session. For more details call 01904 762255.

EWENIQUE MACHINE KNITTING CLUB

Meet at the Folk Hall New Earswick on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 2pm until 4pm. (No meeting July/August).We are a friendly group who meet to exchange ideas and techniques. Most meetings we have a demonstration of knitting. For more information call Pat on 01904 763964.

FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS FIELDS

York Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, York, YO10 3ST. The nature reserve is open all the time and has a children’s playground, mini stonehenge, butterfly walk and wooded area. Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5pm and Sat 10.00am - 2pm. Please pop down during opening hours to find out more.

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FRIENDS OF YORK HOSPITALS

This group organises volunteers who provide patients with extra comfort and support. We also raise funds for medical and surgical equipment which cannot be provided through NHS finances. For more information call Friends Office tel: 01904 726762 email: friendsofyorkhospital@york.nhs.uk

FRIENDS OF YORK THEATRE ROYAL

We are an enthusiastic, theatre-loving group keen to support our local theatre and meet others who share a passion for the arts. Joining us is a good way to make new friends, to take part in events at the Theatre Royal, to visit theatres in other places such as Newcastle, Scarborough and Leeds, and other places of interest such as historical buildings in York and elsewhere.

We hold monthly lunches in the theatre foyer, and help with selling programmes. If you would like to join, please write to our Membership Secretary,c/o York Theatre Royal, St Leonards Place, York YO1 7HD or visit our website at friends@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

HALVES

Are you a person who has lost their other half? If so, would you like to join us for a friendly chat over refreshments? We meet at 12 noon on the first Saturday of each month in the coffee area of Trinity Methodist Church, Monkgate, York For more information telephone Margaret on 01904 415894

HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB

(Affiliated to NAFAS) A group for people who are interested in flower arranging, voluntary competitions, visiting speakers, self help activities and opportunities for wider involvement. All visitors are welcome. Further details from 01904 765676

HAXBY & WIGGINTON GARDENING CLUB

We meet monthly on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 2.30pm at .St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby. We have regular speakers, visits and events and welcome new members to this friendly and informal group. For more information please phone Ginny Mason, Secretary 01904 768516

HAXBY & WIGGINTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP

Tuesdays from 7-9 pm at Wigginton Church Hall. Do you enjoy knitting or crochet? Would you like to meet new people, have a chat and share your hobby? Then come along to Knit and Natter. All ages and abilities are welcome, just bring your latest project with you. There is a charge of £2 per person to cover the cost of room hire and refreshments will be available. Any queries please contact Clare on 079800 26690

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB

We are a club for retired people over 55 years old. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday each month in the Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church Hall at 10am for 10.30am. We have speakers on many varied subjects. New members welcome. For further information contact Mike Harrison on 01904 769507

HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A

The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a voluntary body of retired but active people who like to follow their interests and take up new ones.

Courses are run free of charge by members themselves, no qualifications are required only enthusiasm and a wish to join with others in the pursuit of new activities. Monthly meetings with a speaker on the 3rd Friday of the month at 2pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Current groups include Art, Bird Watching, History, Mah Yong, Philosophy, IT, Languages, Literature, Scrabble, Table Tennis, Walking etc. Theatre visits, luncheons and excursions are also arranged. For further information call John Dowell (01904 769618).

HAXBY & WIGGINTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

We are a lively, friendly and informal group who meet to promote local history. We have speakers, research groups and occasional visits to interesting locations. Why not make a trial visit with a view to becoming a member? We meet every third Thursday of the month in St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby. at 10.00am (refreshments available). Ring Ian Mason 768516

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITION

We are a voluntary group of people who live in the area, who want to make a local impact on the York in Transition Agenda: to persuade everyone to make small steps towards reducing our reliance on ways of living which are unsustainable and will cause serious dilemmas for our children and grandchildren. We want to start by becoming more cooperative about what we grow and produce locally...contact to join the ‘germinators’ or express any interests: 01904 760659

HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL

Situated in the heart of Haxby. Two meeting rooms and a large hall available for all non and licenced functions, meetings, leisure, fundraising and hobby groups.Please view website - www.haxbymemorialhall.org or contact the caretaker on 01904 764358 for further information. Registered with the

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HAXBY SINGERS

Do you like to sing? Basses, Tenors, Altos and Sopranos it’s great fun, come along to the Haxby Singers. Auditions are not required to join our friendly mixed choir group. We meet 7.30pm, once a week In St Mary’s Church Hall.

For further information, telephone Lynn on 01904 769838 or Margaret on 01904 761618

HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE

01844 348100. info@hearing-dogs.co.uk www.hearingdogs.co.uk

HUNTINGTON BRIDGE CLUB

Held every Saturday at Huntington Community Centre, 26 Strensall Road.

7 till 10,. All new players welcome! Just come along. For more information please call Marianne on 01904 761892.

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL

46 Strensall Road, Huntington. Two rooms available for hire. Other groups who use the hall are Huntington Pre-School, the Guiding Association, Karate, Ebor Rag Ruggers, Diet and Fitness Groups, dance groups and Military Whist groups. Further information and bookings is via the Caretaker on 01904 760044.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY (YORK BRANCH)

Multiple Sclerosis Society (York Branch) Access to information, advice and support, and to offer opportunities and choice to anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). For more information please call our helpline 01904 758577. www2.mssociety.org.uk/York

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP

Charity No 1046443. We can help you to access information, support and you can talk to fellow sufferers. You are not alone if you need any help pr advice just get in touch. Newly diagnosed? Not a member? Call Ron Middlemass Chairman for more information on 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or e-mail ron.middlemass@o2.co.uk

NEW EARSWICK BRIDGE CLUB.

Meets every Monday evening at 7pm in the Folk Hall. New members always welcome, more information; Tel:01904-760639

NEW EARSWICK CAMERA CLUB

We meet mid September to the end of April each Thursday evening at 7:30pm at the Quaker Meeting House which is located to the rear of the Folk Hall car park, New Earswick. NECC was founded in 1949 and now, in its 62nd year, embraces all aspects of digital photography. Come along and try our varied programme before you join. You will love our friendly hospitality. See our new Syllabus at www.communigate.co.uk/york/newearswickcameraclub

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY GROUP

Contact detail Bryan Blundell 01904 764648. New Earswick Sports and Social club 3rd Monday of the month. at 7.30 for 7.45. Details of all meetings available at http://www.yorkareagroup.co.uk/

COMMUNITY call to arrange. More information from 01904 676710 or visit www.reflectyork. co.uk.

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY

The Society is dedicated to the conservation and improvement of the River Foss, from its source until it joins the Ouse in York, for the benefit of its wildlife and the enjoyment of local residents. The quarterly newsletter for members includes details of the programme of walks, talks and other activities. Further information can be obtained from the Society’s website at www.riverfosssociety.co.uk or from the Membership Secretary on 01904 768071.

RNLI GALTRES FOREST BRANCH

A small group of people who are mad enough to enjoy raising money for the Lifeboats. If you are interested in helping us or just want to know more about the work we do please contact Sue Lowe on 01904 491133 or colin. lowe@virgin.net

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS - YORK LOCAL GROUP

The group arranges regular meetings, field trips and local short walks for people who enjoy looking at and learning more about birds and their environment. It is not necessary to be a member of the national organisation.

Our indoor meetings are held in Temple Hall at York St John University, Lord Mayor’s Walk. For more information visit our website www.yorkrspb.org.uk or ring 01904 794865.

SAMARITANS OF YORK & DISTRICT

Confidential emotional support to anyone in distress or despair or at risk and self harm or suicide. www.samaritans.org.uk tel 08457 90 90 90. We are always available for phone calls and visitors 8.00am - 10.00pm. 89 Nunnery Lane, York YO23 1AH tel: 01904 655888

SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON VILLAGE HALL

The ideal venue to hire for parties, meetings, celebrations etc. Large bright hall, Meeting Room, Excellent kitchen facilities and cloakrooms. For more details please phone 0770 4353186 for competitive rates of hire.

SHOPMOBILITY IN YORK

Anyone with a mobility problem, whether it is temporary or permanent can hire a powered scooter or an electric or manual wheelchair (you must be able to safely control the vehicle). Low daily hire charge. Located on the second floor of Piccadilly Multistorey Car Park in the city centre. For further information and booking call on 01904 679222

SINGLE PARENTS NATTER AND PLAY

New Earswick Children’s Centre. Every last Friday of the month. 1.30 - 3pm.

Friendly group of sinlge mums and dads of under 5s. Call 01904 552646 for more information.

STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS

OAKEN GROVE SURFERS

We are a friendly, community choir of approx: 40 voices aged 13 to 70 which rehearses weekly throughout term time in Stamford Bridge School. We are available for Concerts, Church Services and Weddings. To hire us or to join the choir please email: info@stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk Further details on our website: www.stamfordbridgesingers.btck.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you.

OLDER CITIZENS ADVOCACY YORK – OCAY

Available to hire on a regular or one-off basis. We have four different sized rooms suitable for various purposes including meetings, parties, exhibitions, dancing, wedding receptions and there is also a stage with full lighting available. There is also a fully equipped kitchen. Packages for children’s parties up to the age of 12 are available (no teenage or 21st parties). For further information please telephone 400409.

Oaken Grove Surfers meet at Oaken Grove Community Centre, Reid Park (off Oaken Grove) Haxby on Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons. We help adult beginners get to grips with computers and the internet. We are a friendly group providing one to one support to learn how to email, shop and stay safe online (we are a UK Online Centre) Telephone the centre on 01904 769176 for more information.

OCAY is an independent, registered charity offering a free advocacy service for all citizens of York aged 50 and over. If you think that we may be able to help you, or someone you know, then please get in touch by phone (01904 676200), e-mail (ocay@btconnect.com), or by calling in to our office in Townend Street, Monday -Thursday 10am -4pm or Friday 10am - 2pm.

PARKINSONS UK

This local group meets usually on the first Monday of the month at Huntington Community Centre, 26 Strensall Road, Huntington, York YO32 9RG at 7pm. New members, together with families and friends are welcome to join us. At most meetings we have a guest speaker and towards the end of the gathering we have refreshments. Contact numbers for further information are Jayne Rigall, Information and Support Officer at national level on freephone 0844 225 36 32 or Kate Pearson 01904 758355.

REFLECT

Reflect is a counselling service based in York that is specifically for women and men facing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. We are one of around 150 centres across the UK www.careconfidential.com and can offer trained advisers to help. The York centre has 13 volunteers and opening times Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm and Fridays between 3-5pm for drops in at the Gateway centre, Acomb, but many other appointments are available, just

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STRENSALL BRIDGE CLUB

Strensall Village Hall, Thursday at 7:00pm For non-serious bridge, contact John on 01904 769618

STRENSALL DINING GROUP

Who says you’re old and past it when you are 50 or over? Our dining group of friends are full of fun and life. So do not sit or eat alone, come and join us.

We meet every 3-4 weeks at various venues in and around the York area. If you enjoy good food and good company then ring 01904 490987 for more details.

STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

Aims to promote and study the history of the parish of Strensall and to disseminate historical information through meetings, publications lectures and events. We are a friendly group who in order to explore, study and record this exciting history have regular monthly meetings which provide opportunities to hear a variety of speakers or to participate in workshops.

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STRENSALL READING GROUP

YORK LIGHT ORCHESTRA

We are a friendly group who meet on the last Wednesday of the month from 2.30 – 3.30 pm in Strensall Library. The Library provides us with a book which we read over the month and then get together to discuss it over tea and biscuits. We are looking for new members and if you enjoy books and reading do please come along. It is free! If you would like any more information then please ring Sarah at the Library on 490876 or Pam on 764518.

We play light music, popular classics, selections from musicals and themes from films and television. We are open to anyone of any age who plays an orchestral instrument and we don’t hold auditions, just come along.

We rehearse on Thursday evenings 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Acomb Methodist Church, Front Street (September to July). We perform 6 to 8 concerts a year, in and around York for local charities and community groups. If you would like to join or if you would like YLO to do a concert to raise money for your charity please see our website www.ylo.org.uk or call our secretary on (01904) 870759 for more details.

STRENSALL WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

All welcome. Huntington ladies most welcome. For more information, please call 01904 490758.

YORK AND DISTRICT PAIN MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

THE SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BAND

Rehearsal facilities for us at the Portakabin Site in Huntington. The Beginners Band rehearses Monday evenings 6.30-8.00pm. Contact Audrey Brown, tel 01904 425256. The Concert Band rehearses Wednesday evenings 7.309.30pm. Contact David Gregg on 07710 106906. The Senior Band rehearses on Tuesday and Friday evenings 8.00-10.00pm. Contact Charles Wilson on 07802 190250. www.shepherdbrassband.org

A voluntary group established to provide a community for people and their supporters suffering with long term pain that are or have been participants in the Pain Management Program or attend the Pain Management Clinic.

Contact Gordon 01904 491141 or Jill 01904 708490 for more details. www. ypmsg.co.uk

YORKSHIRE MINIATURISTS ASSOCIATION

TRACK 29 LADIES CLOSE HARMONY CHORUS

We are recruiting new members. We meet every Monday at Lakeside Primary School, Clifton Moor, to sing “a capella” three and four part harmony. We are a fun loving group who perform a varied repertoire, led by musical director Polly Trotter. To listen to us visit our face book page ‘track29 chorus.’ We are also looking for new gigs. If you would like to sing with or book us, please contact Polly on 01904 424902 or track29chorus@gmail.com

WIGBY WALKERS

Do you enjoy the great outdoors? Why not join us on our weekly Wednesday walks? We set off from Wigginton Recreation Hall car park at 10 am for a short drive and a 5-7 mile walk, stopping at a tea shop on the way home.

We also have 6-8 mile walks on the 4th Saturday of each month. You just need suitable clothing and footwear, a packed lunch and to live in Haxby or Wigginton. For more information call Joyce on 01904 762605.

WIGGINTON & HAXBY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Registered Charity No. 1023129. We meet every second Thursday in the month at St. Mary’s Church Hall at 7.30 p.m. New and old members, and visitors, always welcome. For more information contact Mrs Graves on 01904 750570. Please see the events pages for details of our next meeting.

WIGGINTON AND HAXBY OVER SIXTIES

We meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 2.00pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. We have speakers, trips out, activity groups. Old and new members, also visitors are always welcome. For more information please contact Mrs Lilian Gomersall (Secretary) on 01904 769993

YORK AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

The club meets every Thursday at 8pm at the Bishophorpe Social Club in Bishopthorpe. We are always interested in meeting others interested in Amateur Radio and run courses for new members to obtain a license and call sign of their own. Interested future members just need to turn up on Thursdays.

YORK BONSAI SOCIETY

Meet monthy at Wigginton Hall on the third Monday of every month at 7.30pm. Friendly & informal group with refreshments. Occasional speakers, library & bonsai suppliers available. Come along or speak to the secretary: Andy Mudd 01757 268145

YORK CAVING CLUB

Friendly group offering regular caving trips to the Yorkshire Dales and Derbyshire, with occasional trips to Wales, Summerset and Ireland. Open to new members with some caving experience or can offer advice to those with none. Bi-weekly pub meets in York. Info can be found on www. yorkcavingclub.org.uk or email: info@yorkcavingclub.org.uk or phone 07747 063181.

YORK CORONARY SUPPORT GROUP TRUST

The group was founded in 1988 to provide help and support to cardiac patients and their families following their release from hospital. the group meets every month at the Folk Hall at New Earswick on the first Monday of each month (second if Bank Holiday occurs). Meetings start at 07:30 for a variety of talks with a break for refreshments and a chance to talk to fellow patients. The group also organise exercise classes and swimming sessions.

Contact Ernie Young 01904 760698 for further details.

YORK LIBRARIES

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Are you interested in Dolls Houses and miniatures or have just bought a dolls house and don’t know where to start? YMA is a group of miniature enthusiasts who meet on the first Saturday of the month at the Friends Meeting House in the centre of York. We have speakers, project meetings, demonstrations and also have a stand at the Dolls House Fair at York Race Course in June and November. We welcome new members to the hobby as well as more experienced miniaturists. For more information please ring Ann Holmes on (01757) 288974 or Elizabeth Jackson on (01904) 795361.

YORK MODEL BOAT CLUB

We meet at Heworth Rugby Club on the 4th Tuesday of the month starting at 8pm. It is a great place to learn about building techniques and various models. The club holds 4 regattas throughout the summer on Rowntree Park Lane, York. We also sail on the York University Lake when Parks Lane is unavailable. For more details please call chairman Steve Agar on 01904 424155 or visit www.yorkmodelboatclub.co.uk

YORK PHILATELIC SOCIETY

The York Philatelic Society meets every second Tuesday in the month apart from August in the Denham Room in the Priory Street Centre, Priory Street, York at 7-15 p.m. During the meetings there is a bourse to enable members to buy, sell or exchange material. A packet circuit is also operated by the York Society. Annual subscriptions are £6-00 annually payable on the 1st January each year. (youth subscription , is13 - 18 years, is £3-00). Contact can be made to the Publicity Secretary, Captain P. Hyde, on 01904-490603 ( e-mail:p.hyde335@btinternet.com. ) or to Tony Ward, Secretary, on 01904-411378 (e-mail:- aew6@york.ac.uk ) or to Peter Byrne, President, on 01904 792603.

Further details can be found on the York Society website on:- http://sites. google.com/site/yorkps/

YORK RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP (YORKRA)

A relaxed and friendly group, which provides support, information and resources for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers and their families and carers.

Meetings take place on the second Saturday of each month, 3pm - 5pm, at the Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street (off Micklegate), York YO1 6ET. Membership is currently free. For more information please call 01904 642227

YORK RAMBLERS

New members are always welcome on the walks and can try out 2 or 3 walks before deciding whether to join the Ramblers.Walks vary in length from 5 miles to 12 miles and some use public transport to get to the start of the walks, so there is something to suit everyone.

Details of all the walks can be found on www.yorkramblers.org.uk or contact the secretary on 01904-628134

YORK ROTTERS

York Rotters are a group of enthusiastic volunteers who promote home composting. If you have any questions about composting, whether you want to know where to start, or want to know more about specialist methods then contact York Rotters for advice. As well as providing free home composting advice York Rotters are available to carry out talks at meetings and to attend events. York Rotters are always on the look out for new volunteers. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. York Rotters can be contacted on 01904 412861 or email rotters@stnicksfields.org.uk

YORVIK GATEWAY CLUB

A social club for adults with disabilities and is held every Monday 7.009.00pm at the Oaken Grove Community Centre off Usher Lane in Haxby.

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PLAYGROUPS HAXBY PLAYGROUPS

Haxby Playgroups@Scout HQ - Birth to school age children (parents stay) Tuesday to Thursday 9.30 - 11.30. Term time only. Playgroup - Haxby Playgroups@Headlands. Headlands Primary School. 9am - 3pm daily term time only. Sessions 9am - 12noon and 12noon - 3pm. Starting age 2. Rising Fives is now Haxby Playgroups@ RalphButterfield. 9am - 3pm daily term time only or Sessional 9am - 12noon and 12noon to 3pm. For further information please contact further information or bookings please contact 01904 768966 or manager@haxbyplaygroups.org.uk. www.haxbyplaygroups.org.uk

THE WONDER YEARS

Wigginton - adjoining Wigginton Primary School, for children from Haxby, Wigginton & surrounds: Boddlers – Baby/Toddler group (Birth to 3yrs).Tues, Wed, Thurs 9.30- 11am term time at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Pre-School – 3-5 years - Mon-Fri term time. Morning session 9am – 12 noon, Afternoon session 12.45pm -3.15pm . Plus 1 hr Lunch Club can be added to am or pm session. Early Years Funded places available. Extended School – 3-11 years - Breakfast Club 7.40-9am & After School Club 3-6pm including breakfast/ snack. Supports children’s interests in sport, games & crafts. Holiday Club – Care for 3-11 year olds, with fully engaging activity programme. Full day 8am – 6pm Half Day 8am – 1pm or 1pm – 6pm Tel : 01904 758717

HUNTINGTON PRESCHOOL & TODDLERS

Huntington Pre-school Babies and Toddler Group: Monday and Friday mornings 9.15 - 10.45 during term time. The Memorial Hall, Strensall Road, Huntington. All welcome. £3 per session including refreshments for adults and children.

Discounts available for half-termly registration or additional children. Feel free to call in, or contact Lynne Britton on 01904 765017 or email lynne.britton1@ btinternet.com

HUNTINGTON PRE SCHOOL

Huntington Pre School: The Memorial Hall, Strensall Road, Huntington.

For children aged 2.5 - 5 years. Monday - Friday morning 9.00 -12.00, plus monday afternoon 12.30 - 3.30, (term time only). Additional Rising Five’s sessions also held to help prepare children for the transition to school. £7.50 per session if your child is not eligible for Council funding.Further details can be obtained from Lynne Britton on 01904 765017 email lynne.britton1@ btinternet.com

ORCHARD PARK PRE-SCHOOL

Orchard Park Community centre, Off Brockfield park shops, Huntington.

Open- Mon to Fri 9.15 to 12.15. Lunch Club 12.15 to 1.15 For children aged 2 to 5 to Learn and play.. Please call Sandra on Tel 07407 700315 or 01904 626361 for more info

SHERIFF HUTTON PLAYGROUP

We offer places to children aged 2 years to school age in a warm, stimulating and caring environment with outside playspace. OFSTED registered with qualified staff. Playgroup runs on Mon and Wed from 9.30 -12 noon with an optional Lunch Club from 12 -1pm and all day Friday 9.30-3pm. .Contact Jo on 01653 618356.

SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP

Village Hall, Thu 9.45-11.45am Play and other activities for all babies and toddlers with their parents and carers. Health visitor drop-in first Thursday of the month. All welcome. Contact Margaret on 01347 878314.

SINNINGTON PRE SCHOOL

The Pre School is OFSTED registered and inspected. Sessions are; Toddler group- Tuesday 10.00am - 11.30am. Pre -School - Monday 09.10am11.40am. Wednesday 09.10am-11.40am Thursday 09.10am-11.40am Friday 09.10am-11.40am. For more information contact Kerry or Suzanne on 07799727656

STEPPING STONES PRE-SCHOOL

Playgroup. Tel: 01904 442826 Mon - Fri mornings 8.30am - 12 noon. Mon - Fri afternoons 12.30pm - 4pm. In our purpose built private premises we offer a fantastic child-centred/structured play environment for children aged 2-5 years.Sessions are £6 for two year olds (some funding is available for two year olds subject to circumstance) with full funding for three year olds - no top up fees!

STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP

We are a pre-school for children from 2-5 years. We are ofsted inspected and LEA funded. Monday - Friday 9.00am-12 noon (term time only). Wednesdays - 12.30pm - 3.30pm Christ Church, Stockton Lane, York YO31 1JG tel: 07746 806426 For more information contact: Mrs Fiona Wheeler tel: 07746 806426 During Play group opening times only

STOCKTON ON FOREST TODDLER GROUP

A non profit making organisation run by the parents for the parents and their children. All children 0–5 years are welcome.You don’t have to book a place in advance or commit to every week, just drop in when you can. We also have a designated area and toys for babies.The hall has full disabled access and facilities. Only £2 per session (£3 for family groups, £1 for adults and £1 for babies), first session is free. Thursdays 9.30am - 11.30am (term-time only) Stockton-on-the-Forest Village Hall. For more details contact Karen (01904) 870759

STRENSALL PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP

We offer a natural transition from pre-school to school as we are situated next door to Robert Wilkinson School. We have various sessions on offer in our newly refurbished setting – Pram Club/Messy’s (‘pay as you go’)– Wednesdays 9am - 10.30am and Fridays 1.15pm – 2.45pm. Rising 3’s – Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 1pm – 2.55pm. Pre-schoolers – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays – 8.45am – 12.45pm and Wednesdays 10.45am – 2.45pm. For more information telephone Sarah on 01904 492937 or email sarahsmithpg@btconnect.com

TINY STEPS TODDLER GROUP

tel: 01904 442826 Friday mornings 9.30am - 11.00am - £1 per session. The mums and tots session will be run by the Stepping Stones staff in Hurst Hall, with lots of crafts and activities to keep the under twos busy. (Please feel free to bring along an older sibling if your toddler has one). Children attending the toddler group will have priority on the Stepping Stones Pre-School waiting list.

TREASURE CHEST

Haxby, Wigginton & Huntington. Calling all Mums - Treasure Chest is here to help! A group of local mums dedicated to promoting, supporting and encouraging breastfeeding in the Haxby, Wigginton & Huntington areas, have got together to form Treasure Chest. As well as being mums, we are fully trained Peer Supporters. We meet up every Monday between 12.30 and 1.30pm at Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby. Run alongside the Haxby Postnatal Group, this is a drop in facililty and we also welcome pregnant mums. More details are available on our website: www.treasurechest.org.uk or email our helpline:support@treasurechest.org

YORK FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE

If you are a parent and carer of a 0-19 year old then you can get free, professional, helpful, and up-to-date information about... Finding and paying for childcare,free early education places for 3 and 4 year olds ,returning to work, working in Early Years, family groups and activities, local parenting support. Call us on 01904 554628 or text ‘info’ to 07624 802244 and we will call you back.

SPORTS CLUBS BADMINGTON CLUB

Sandburn Hall, Flaxton. Fridays 2 - 3.30pm All ages welcome. tel: Stephen Marshall 01904 490440 for more details

DUNNINGTON SPORTS CLUB

Starting Table Tennis- A six week course for absolute beginners. Have you wanted to play and never known where to start? Call now for details of our NEW courses. Phone Nick on 01904 481039 or Keith on 07770 874996 Email: nick.roberts@dunningtonsportsclub.com or keithmayhew@hotmail.com

HAXBY TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

At the moment we run 6 teams from the ages of 7-16 years. We need boys and girls, ages 5,6,7, & 11 to join our small friendly football club.All of our coaches are FA Coaching Level 1 trained and have been CRB checked. We train every Saturday 10.30 - 11.30am at Ethel Ward Playing Fields, Haxby.

We are always looking for people to help out with training, coaching and refereeing. Full training is provided. Please phone Neil Thorbinson on 01904 761908

HUNTINGTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

We are a Charter Standard football club meeting the required FA coaching levels and CRB clearances etc. The club have excellent facilities at Hopgrove sports ground on the Malton Road York, where the teams train and play home fixtures. For 2011/12 season we will be running a Ladies open age team, Boys and Girls under 10s, Boys under 14s and under 15s and Mens open age. Players are required for all teams for the coming season. Training is continuing through the summer, so if interested come down and give it a go.

Contact Karl on 07896 674299 or gafbr@rocketmail.com for further details.

HUNTINGTON CRICKET CLUB

We welcome new players of all abilities, please contact Jason halliwell on 07714471271 for further details

NEW EARSWICK CRICKET CLUB

New Earswick Cricket Club, who play in the York & District Senior League are

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COMMUNITY looking to recruit both Senior and Junior players. Our indoor nets start at the end of February. We play at the Sports Fields, White Rose Avenue. We have excellent playing facilities and a good after match social side. Please contact Paul on 07533655470, email paul.stimpson3@btinternet.com or Matt on 07885282937, email matty_noble@hotmail.co.uk

For more information or to request a registration form please contact Anna Murray on 07507638804 or e-mail yorkhotshots@hotmail.co.uk

HAXBY NETBALL CLUB

Boys & Girls age 6 to 14. Beavers: Mon & Thurs 6.00 - 7.15 pm.

Cubs: Weds & Fri 6.30 - 8.00pm Scouts: Mon 7.30 - 9.00 pm.

Thurs. 7.45 - 9.15 pm. Contact Pauline Briggs 01904 760004

…affiliated to England Netball. Would you like to join this very successful netball club which currently run 2 teams in the North Yorkshire Ambassaror League ( Champions and Runners up!) and 4 teams in the York & District League. If so call the secretary Emma Hardy Tel::- 07808001142 or Chair Val ( 01904 761970) for more details. We are a CAPS accredited club and hold a Clubmark status from our governing body. Training is on a Monday evening at the Ethel Ward Playing Field throughout summer, and the League season runs from September until March. Would you like to learn to umpire? We have a qualified tutor in the club. Also if you are a budding Junior player ( school years 7-10) there is a junior section which trains every other Monday, 6:15-7:15. All coaches are CRB checked. Ring for more details

HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB

Are you looking to join a netball club – we are looking for new players. We are affiliated to England Netball and run 4 teams in the York and District League spread over the league’s 7 divisions and we are a CAPS accredited Club from England Netball. If interested please contact the Club’s secretary Pam Drake on 07547 095 603 For information on our junior section please contact Audrey Smith 01904 761641.

PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUB

Classes for boys and girls from reception to year 10. Classes are held at various venues across York, Monday to Friday– venues include Archbishop Holgate’s School, Manor C of E School, Park Grove Primary school, Canon Lee School, Joseph Rowntree School and Huntington Secondary School.

Partnership Gymnastics is affiliated to British Gymnastics, run by fully qualified coaches all with CRB clearance. The club has also achieved club Mark for its high standards and quality coaching. For more information please contact Ruth Walker 07886926420.

STRENSALL COMMUNITY YOUTH AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION.

Tennis Club - There are now 3 newly surfaced tennis courts. Muga Pitch - The floodlit muga pitch is now available for hire for both 5 a sidefootball and netball. tel 07951 920 308 or email strensallsa@tesco.net

STRENSALL FOOTBALL CLUB

All of our coaches are FA coaching level 1 qualified and are CRB checked.

Training is on Saturday mornings at Durlston Drive, Strensall.If you are interested in playing then please email strensallsa@tesco.net or ring Louise on 07801896698.

STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUB

Lawn Bowls - A sport for all ages. Strensall Bowling Club has been in existence for a long time yet seems to be little known. We are a small and friendly club and always happy to welcome new members of any age; under 18s bowl free! Adults pay only £30 for the season, which runs from April through to September. Entrance to our club is between house No’s 5–7 Park Gate near the terminus of the No 5 Bus. We can provide Bowls and Coaching and a months free trial. As a club we compete in various leagues, hold regular friendlies and, of course, social bowling, including tea and biscuits.

For more information contact the secretary Annette Prosser on 01904 492807

STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS

Strensall Village Hall, Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Membership is £5 per annum and £1.50 each Wednesday. Tel Jackie Silk on 01904 492993 for more details.

WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB

Come and play lawn bowls, a sport for all ages. We welcome beginners and seasoned bowlers alike and we can lend newcomers a set of woods to see if they like the game. Adult membership age 26+ is £52 flat fee, £26 ages 18 to 25 and free to juniors under 18 and you can play as often as you like.

Why not take the opportunity of a month’s free trial membership, without obligation. For further details, or to arrange a visit, contact: Colin Ellis (Secretary) on 01904 760877 or Email: colin.ellis23@talktalk.net

WIGGINTON GRASSHOPPERS

SCOUTS & GUIDES 2ND HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCOUT GROUP

HAXBY MOOR GIRL GUIDING

Girls aged 5-14years old. Rainbows 5-7years Wednesday evenings. Brownies 7-10yrs old Mondays,Wednesday,Thursday evenings. Guides 10-14yrs old Monday, Thursday evenings Units meet throughout Haxby & Wigginton Adults- Can you spare an hour a week? Are you interested in finding out more about being a volunteer?

Contact Helen Feetenby 01904 762926 for further details

1ST HEWORTH SCOUT GROUP

Boys and girls 8 to 14. Cubs: Tuesday 6.30pm - 8.15pm, Scouts: Friday 7.00pm - 9.00pm. If interested please phone Matthew on 01904413882 or visit www.1st-heworth.org.uk

29TH YORK (HUNTINGTON ALL SAINTS) RAINBOWS

Rainbows take part in games and activities as part of their programme called the Rainbow Jigsaw. Everything a Rainbow does helps her to develop and to think for herself, in a safe girl-only environment. A girl can join Rainbows at any time after her fifth birthday. Most Rainbows move on shortly after their seventh birthday. For further details about when the 29th York (Huntington All Saints) Rainbows meet and to see if there is availability for you to join, you can contact Miss Stephanie Easton (known to the Rainbows as Robin) on 07875 541520, who is Guider in charge of the Rainbows.

CHRISTCHURCH SCOUT GROUP (STOCKTON LANE)

Boys and Girls age 6 - 14. Beavers Tuesday 6pm - 7pm. Cubs Thursday 6.30pm - 8pm. Scouts Friday 7pm - 9pm We are in need of leaders for the group. For further information please contact Wendy Davis 07808882749 or drop in to any of the group nights as above.

STOCKTON ON THE FOREST SCOUT GROUP

Boys and Girls, age 6 to 14. Beavers: Mon 6.00 .700pm. Cubs: Tues 6.45 8.15pm. Scouts: Fri 7.00 - 9.00pm. We are also in need of Leaders - any one interested please contact Kath Shapcott on 01904 421096.

AIR CADETS, EASINGWOLD

A uniformed organisation for children aged 13-18 years. We are based in Easingwold. We parade on a Tuesday evening at Easingwold and Friday evening at RAF Linton On Ouse in the gymnasium between the hours of 1930 – 2200. We do have a minibus that goes from the car park of The Cottage Inn in Haxby via Shipton by Beningbrough at 1900hrs. We cover a range of activities from flying and gliding to target shooting and sport. The cost is £36 per quarter and covers the above activities and uniform. Email: 2487@aircadets.org Charity No. 1559/79

YOUTH GROUPS YOUTH CLUBS AT OAKEN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Safe, supervised indoor and outdoor areas. The cost of sessions is from £1 (with Yozone card) and £1.50 without.. Come along and try us out!

WEDNESDAY OPEN YOUTH CLUB: An Open Youth club is run at the centre on a Wednesday Night for anyone aged 10-16 years. The club runs from 7 - 9pm and facilities include a Nintendo Wii on projector screen, Widescreen TV, Pool Table, Outside Sports, Table Tennis and Tuck Shop.

IN-2-ACTING:

If you are interested in acting, singing and dancing and are between 8-16 years of age, please come and give us a try. With two productions each year, themed nights and theatre trips – its lots of fun! Sessions are run on a Tuesday and a Thursday evening, with split-age sessions on a Thursday evening.Depending on numbers, priority will be given to residents of Haxby & Wigginton. For more info contact Megan Godden on 07786 121832 or email admin@oakengrove.org.uk

Under 8s are looking for new players. We train every Wednesday 6-7pm For more details please call Richard Colley (FA Level 1 instructor) t 01904 399313 or m: 07814 266987

YORK HOTSHOTS CHEERLEADING CLUB

Classes are held on a Wednesday evening during term time, at Archbishop Holgate’s School, Hull Road, York.The club is affiliated to British Gymnastics and is run by qualified coaches who have all been CRB checked. We are also a club mark accredited club.

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Wigginton Grasshoppers Our Under 8s are looking for new players.

We train every Wednesday 6-7pm For more details please call Richard Colley (FA Level 1 instructor) t 01904 399313 or m: 07814 266987

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Haxby and Wigginton art group

Annual Exhibition and Sale of Pictures Saturday 31th March at Haxby Methodist Church Hall 10am - 3pm Refreshments will be available.

York Opera is the leading amateur Opera Company consisting of soloists and chorus from York and surrounding areas. We have put together a sparkling series of concerts comprising excerpts from popular operatic works ranging from Gilbert and Sullivan through Mozart to Verdi.

Venues and dates :Sunday 22 April Riley-Smith Hall, Tadcaster

Our group has been established for over 30 years and are a self help group with occasional tutorials. Sessions are from September until Easter.

Malton Food Lovers Festival – Yorkshire’s finest!

Saturday 28 April Scarborough College Thursday 10 May Helmsley Arts Centre Friday 18 May National Centre for Early Music, Walmgate, York Saturday 9 June Kirk Theatre Pickering.

Information regarding tickets available from the venues or Richard Shouksmith 01904 490303 More details of the individual concerts will be announced later.

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LOCAL EVENTS

8 & 9 APRIL

YORK LITERATURE FESTIVAL. A wide variety of events, including author signings, talks, storytelling, cinema, poetry and more.

Join us as we celebrate the written and spoken word in one of the UK’s most beautiful cities.Keep an eye on the website for further details.

Easter themed fun and games – come and meet the Easter Bunny!

29 MARCH - 1 APRIL

31 MARCH - 1 APRIL

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA AT YORKSHIRE MUSEUM OF FARMING.

11 APRIL TABLE TOP SALE in aid of the Myasthenia

Gravis Society 10am - 4pm. Foyer, York Hospital - Awareness and soft toys, books and novelty crafts for sale. More information 01904 679939

CELEBRATING COUNTRY CRAFTS at Yorkshire Museum of Farming. The museum reopens for the season with its celebration of Country Crafts from a bygone age.

12 APRIL

31 MARCH - 15 APRIL

Competition: A Decorated Egg (hard boiled).

St Mary’s Church Hall, North Lane, Haxby at 7.30 p.m.

EASTER HOLIDAYS AT NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM. Roll your sleeves up

and get stuck in with our huge communal art project. Help us to create a huge version of one of our amazing art gallery lithographs, using potato prints and other fun tools. Plus join in our exciting Easter egg hunt. www.nrm. org.uk/easter

31 MARCH - 15 APRIL

WIGGINTON AND HAXBY WI MEETING. ‘Chocolate’ - Sophie Jewett MSC.

15 APRIL SUTTON PARK SPRING PLANT FAIR.

11am - 4pm. £3 entry to gardens and plant fair. (children free)

16 APRIL

the Farmers Cart 10am - 5.30pm. Piglets Adventure Farm Park at The Farmers Cart, Towthorpe Moor Lane, York. -Events include The Great Easter Egg Hunt, Hook a duckling, Bunnys BBQ, Lamb feeding, Giant straw maze, The Chicken Run Giant Slide, Egg painting competition, and all the usual activities including the boucning pillows, trailer rides, go-carts and much more

GET GROWING IN SPRING - start of a 5 week free course at St Nicholas Fields. 7-9pm at York Environment Centre. A five week classroom based course intended for anyone wanting to learn more about growing their own vegetables with the emphasis on what to get sowing and planting during the spring.

Dates: Mondays 16 April, 23 April, 30 April, 14 May and 21 May. Free course organised by BTCV Get Growing Project. To book please contact 01904 644300 or yorkgetgrowing@ btcv.org.uk

6 - 9 APRIL

18 APRIL

TRADITIONAL EASTER FAIR at Castle

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY TALK. The Canalization of the River Foss” Tony Berry and Christopher Dunn will give us an update on their archaeological survey, starting at 7 pm at the Towthorpe and Strensall Village Hall. Their talk will be followed by refreshments and the Society’s AGM.

EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA at

Howard. From Good Friday to Easter Monday.

Bring the whole family along to Castle Howard for a fun packed day of Easter excitement!

7 APRIL EASTER EGG HUNT at the Wonder Years. 10am until 12pm (Last registration is 11am and the hunt takes approximately 30 minutes). The Wonder Years Bungalow and School Playing Fields. Only £1.50 per Child with Chocolate Treat as a Prize. Easter Egg Picture Colouring Competition, Spring Raffle Draw, Chocolate Tombola All Welcome!

7 - 9 APRIL NUNNINGTON HALL EASTER WEEKEND. 11 - 5pm. See the Easter Bunny

and his Farmyard friends. Feed a lamb, see neborn chicks and real life bunnies all over the easeter weekend.

8 APRIL EASTER SUNDAY CHILDRENS TREASURE HUNT Sutton Park Adults £3.50,

Children £1.50

8 APRIL EASTER FAIR AT RSPCA YORK.

11.30am to 3pm. Raffle, home made cakes, refreshments, books, trinkets. Come and meet our animals. Entrance £1 adults, accompanied children free.

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20 APRIL POULTRY FOR THE SMALL GARDEN:

a guide for the beginner. St Nicholas Fields.

7:30pm at York Environment Centre An illustrated talk by Carys Tew covering the practicalities, delights and drawbacks of keeping poultry in a small/urban garden.

Carys is a teacher who has kept ducks and chickens for more than 24 years, and so is well placed to give this introduction for complete beginners. This event is organised by York Organic Gardeners Association (YOGA).Free to YOGA memebers, £1 non members Entry: free to YOGA members, £1 non-members

20 APRIL U3A SPEAKER PROGRAMME. An introduction to the Services and Activities of AGE UK. . Wigginton Recreation Centre. 2pm.

20 APRIL FORESTERS MASCOT GOLD CUP in aid of the York Branch of the Myasthenia Gravis Society. Wetherby Races, For details call Sheila Sharp 01642 653062

28 APRIL

JUMBLE SALE - Sheriff Hutton Jumblies Raising money for Sheriff Hutton Bowls Club 2pm - 4pm. The Village Hall, Finkle Street, Sheriff Hutton, YO60 6RA

28 APRIL RIVER FOSS SOCIETY WALK. A gentle 2 mile walk to follow up the previous week’s talk, from Yearsley Bridge to Huntington.

Meet in the car park at Huntington Parish Church at 10 am. Please let Bob Jowett know if you are coming and if you would like to have lunch afterwards at the Blacksmith’s Arms, Huntington.

28 APRIL 1920’S EVENING IN AID OF RSPCA YORK Recreate the glamour of the roaring 20s at our very special evening at the Parsonage Country House Hotel in Escrick.

Tickets are £40 and include dinner, a complimentary drink, with dancing to the Gershwin Band and casino.

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE www.jrtheatre.co.uk

1 APRIL BROADWAY TO CHELSEA. An exciting floral art show using Broadway musicals as the design inspiration which will be created on stage by five of Yorkshire’s top floral designers and hosted by Tony Cleaver. The event is to raise funds to send a team from the North East Area (Yorkshire) of the National Association of Flower Arrangers to this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show where they will complete a massive floral design 20’ by 20’ in size – a whole lot of flowers!!

18 - 21 APRIL CAROUSEL. A Rodgers and Hammerstein musical about a carousel barker whose romance with a factory girl comes at the price of both their jobs. A colourful storyline packed with humour and emotion - a great evening of entertainment.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE

Box office: 0844 847 2322

4 APRIL THE VERY BEST OF GILBERT O’SULLIVAN LIVE IN CONCERT.

5 APRIL JOE BROWN IN CONCERT

10 APRIL BOB THE BUILDER: Bobs big theatre build.

The world’s favourite builder brings his brand new show to your theatre! 90 minutes of fun, song, dance and plenty of fixing!

12 APRIL THE JOHNNY CASH STORY. Roger Dean has been playing Cash’s music most of his life. Together with his band the Lazy Boys he will keep you spellbound with his knowledge of the country music legend. Between

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14 APRIL RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS: The Carpenters Story. A 2 hour celebration of the music of Karen and Richard Carpenter.

Box office: 01904 623568

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YES, PRIME MINISTER. The original writers of the classic BBC TV series, Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn have reunited for this anniversary production and now the Prime Minister Jim Hacker played by Graham Seed (Nigel Pargetter- The Archers) and his Cabinet Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby played

by Michael Simkins (Mamma Mia, Above Suspicion) are back in this hilarious new play.

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE. Effervescent,

high-spirited, vocally brilliant, a work of comic genius: Rossini’s masterpiece is a favourite with audiences around the world.

4 APRIL

16 - 21 APRIL

EUGENE ONEGIN. Eugene Onegin is a night at the opera for romantics of all ages.

CHICAGO THE MUSICAL Based on real life

5 APRIL

25 APRIL

PLUCK - THE TITANIC SHOW. Pluck, the classical string trio with a seriously silly side, present a tribute to the musicians who played on until the end. Nobody knows what filled the days of those brave few musicians before tragedy struck...So Pluck have made it up!

events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with Cell Block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn.

JETHRO. Cornwall’s ambassador of comedy will once again take you on a fun and wild journey, in only a way that he can! Contains adult material.

26 APRIL THAT’LL BE THE DAY. Rock ‘n’ roll

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28 - 29 APRIL MY FIRST SLEEPING BEAUTY. The My First... ballets by English National Ballet in partnership with English National Ballet School. My First Sleeping Beauty is an enchanted world of castles and curses, forests and fairies, created especially for the whole family by choreographer Matthew Hart.

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10 - 13 APRIL THE AWKWARD SQUAD. BAFTA-winning Emmerdale writer Karin Young’s play is a stateof-the-nation comedy, taking a sideways look at the challenges faced by modern women of all ages. Starring Libby Davison (The Bill, Hollyoaks), Charlie Hardwick (Val Pollard in Emmerdale), Barbara Marten (Casualty, Coronation Street, Brookside), and Lisa McGrillis (Pitmen Painters).

14 APRIL TITANIC - THE MUSICAL. On the 14th April 1912 the passenger liner Titanic hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the Atlantic. Exactly 100 years later, York Musical Theatre Company presents a concert performance of the Tony Award winning Titanic The Musical, following the stories of the people on board, from the triumphant moment of setting sail to the final tragedy.

NEW EARSWICK CRICKET CLUB New Earswick Cricket Club, who play in the York & District Senior League are looking to recruit both Senior and Junior players.

Our indoor nets start at the end of February.

We play at the Sports Fields, White Rose Avenue. We have excellent playing facilities and a good after match social side.

Please contact Paul on 07533 655470, email paul. stimpson3@btinternet.com or Matt on 07885 282937, email matty_noble@ hotmail.co.uk

24 - 28 APRIL LILLIES ON THE LAND. A truly remarkable and sparkling piece of theatre which celebrates an extraordinary episode in Britain’s history – the Women’s Land Army of World War II. This delightful and often deeply touching play follows the personal journeys of four women who sign up to become Land Girls, determined to work endless, backbreaking hours on farms across the country in a bid to do their best for the war effort.

BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS 2 APRIL Wigginton Recreation Centre 2 - 4pm and 5 - 7pm

3 APRIL York Merchant Taylors Hall 2 - 4pm and 5 - 7pm

14 MAY New Earswick Folk Hall 2 - 4pm and 5 - 7pm

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Friendship Group

Come and join us for a cuppa and a biscuit the 3rd Friday in every month at 2pm.

We are a friendly group of folk who enjoy each others company. Every other month we invite a guest speaker to come and talk to us about a variety of subjects, from entertainers to puppetry.

During the spring and summer months we meet up at local events Burnby Hall and local Museums. And of course there are the Pub Lunches which take place most months Why not come and join us? Could be your cup of tea?

Huntington Community Centre,Strensall Road. York

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Bartlett Tree Experts.................30 .................................................31 Future Landscapes...................28 Dublecheck Cleaning..................9 Grasshoppers...........................28 Future Carpet Cleaning Services Grumbleweed...........................31 .................................................26 Lee’s Lawns..............................31 Marks Garden Services............31 COMPUTERS & WEB Rock and Stone York Ltd..........28 DESIGN Computer Troubleshooters.......45 Tree and Woodland Services...28 G-TEC-IT..................................45 York Landscapes & Maintenance.

NYCOM Ltd..............................45 .................................................28 York IT Services (UK) Ltd...........3 Yorkshire Tree Surgeons Ltd....31 CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES Razzamataz..............................14

CRAFTS Castaway Yarns.......................18 DENTISTS Howardian Dental Practice.......17 ELECTRICIANS C&S Electrical York....................6 Electrical Connections..............26 HC Engineering Ltd..................34 Judge Electrical........................39 Mark Smith Electrical................42 Mart in Electrical Services........10 Wilson Electrical Services........38 ESTATE AGENTS & HOMES Hudson Moody.........................64 FENCING Malcolm Collins Fencing...........31 Westfield Fencing.....................31 York Fencing............................30 FINANCES Moneywise Financial Solutions..8 Pen Life....................................17 FIREPLACES Focus Fireplaces......................27 Hovingham Fireplaces..............35 FOOD & DRINK Amanda’s Cakes......................23 Bumper Castle..........................21 Hog Roast Yorkshire................23 The Bay Horse..........................21 The Cottage Inn........................21 The Farmers Cart.....................19 GARAGE DOORS Hobman Garage Doors............39

PLASTERING ABM Plastering & Tiling............34 Ian’s Plastering Service............39 PLUMBING & HEATING BGT Plumbing............................5 DJC Plumbing, Heating and Gas Engineers...................................6 GW Plumbing.............................2 Haxby Plumbing & Heating.......10 Heattech...................................40 Leefe Plumbing.........................38 Robgasman..............................40 York Plumbing & Heating.........39

PLUMBING - GENERAL MB Plumbing & Drainage...........3 HEALTH Plumbing by Taylor...................30 Slimming World (New Earswick).. .................................................25 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE JOINERS BL Maintenance........................40 Neil Jackson Joiner..................38 CK Home Solutions....................6 KITCHENS & HC Engineering Ltd..................34 BEDROOMS Ken Hamilton Plumber & Dream Doors Ltd......................11 Handyman..................................6 Instyle Kitchens Ltd........... 7 & 32 SM Maintenance.........................8 Richard James Handmade Yorkshire Home & Property Interiors.....................................35 Services....................................42 Work Top Man............................8 RENEWABLE ENERGY MARKETS Hovingham Village Market........23 MOBILITY Able to Enable Ltd....................17 MV Mobility...............................16 MUSIC TUITION Dean Williams Music Teacher.. 18 NURSERIES & CHILDCARE York Montessori Nursery..........18 OVEN CLEANING Ultraclean.................................38 PAINTING & DECORATING Dave Kavanagh Painting & Decorating................................40 MD Bonney Specialist Decorator.. .................................................39 R Barker Painting & Decorating.... .................................................40 PETS Station House Vets...................47

Green Energy Projects Ltd.......10 Peak Power Systems...............41 Solarwall Ltd.............................35 ROOFING & GUTTERING BMB Fibreglass Flat Roofs Ltd.34 John Pletts Roofing..................40 Top Roofing..............................38 SECURITY SYSTEMS TPS Security Installations.........38 SOLICITORS Ardent Law.................................4 TILES Continental Tile Studio.............26 TILING ABM Plastering & Tiling............34 TRAVEL Conexo Travel..........................25 WASTE Acomb Waste Disposal............31 WINDOWS Instyle Windows........................13 Window Distribution Ltd............41

CROSSWORD: Across: 1 Public, 4 Member, 9 Survive, 10 Atlas, 11 Extra, 12 Pattern, 13 Interrupted, 18 Retreat, 20 Alive, 22 About, 23 Lantern, 24 Taking, 25 Cycles. Down: 1 Posted, 2 Burnt, 3 Imitate, 5 Exact, 6 Believe, 7 Rising, 8 Desperately, 14 Network, 15 Plainly, 16 Breast, 17 Tennis, 19 Eaten, 21 Ideal. PICTOGRAMS: 1. Too funny for words, 2.

Car insurance, 3. The plot thickens DROP DOWN: Answers from left to right: Diamond, Emerald, Kunzite, Olivine, Peridot SPOT THE DIFFERENCE: 1. thumb missing 2. chair base 3. mug 4. flowers 5. eyebrow 6. mark on table 7. mouth 8. buttons on chair 9. jumper colour 10. mirror on wall WORDSEARCH: Hidden phrase: Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. John Muir QUIZ: 1. Russell Crowe - New Zealand 2. Emma Watson - France 3. Bruce Willis - Germany 4. J.R.R. Tolkein - South Africa 5. Nicole Kidman - U.S.A. 6. Guy Fawkes - England 7. Adolf Hitler - Austria 8. Cate Blanchett - Australia 9.

Tony Blair - Scotland 10. Pamela Anderson - Canada

Copy deadline for the next edition is Friday 30th March

APRIL 2012 • ISSUE 78

POST OFFICES

Strensall PO.........................................01904 490301 Haxby PO.............................................01904 763395 Huntington PO....................................01904 769180 New Earswick PO.................................01904 768105

MEDICAL

Social Care Emergencies......................01904 762314 Macmillan Cancer Support ................01904 651700 York Hospital .................................01904 631313 Ambulance Service.............................01904 666000 Samaritans ..................................08457 909090

PHARMACIES

Strensall Chemist................................01904 492497 Haxby Chemists...................................01904 766512 .................................. or 01904 768911 Huntington Pharmacy.........................01904 762566 Lloyds Pharmacy, Huntington.............01904 623415 Tesco Pharmacy - Clifton Moor............01904 880449 Boots UK, Monks Cross .......................01904 656360

COUNCILS

HAXBY TOWN PARISH COUNCIL

Town Clerk ..........................................01904 750378 WIGGINTON PARISH COUNCIL

Parish Clerk ........................................01904 763880 STRENSALL & TOWTHORPE PARISH COUNCIL

Parish Clerk ........................................01904 491569 NEW EARSWICK PARISH COUNCIL

Parish Clerk ........................................01904 758028 HUNTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

Parish Clerk ....................................... 01904 758366

LOCAL USEFUL NUMBERS

WASTE SITES

Hazel Court, James Street. Open Mon - Sat 8.30 7pm, Sun 8.30-4pm Towthorpe/Strensall Open Mon - Sun 8.30 - 7pm Beckfield Lane Open Mon - Fri 5pm - 7pm, Sat & Sun 10- 2pm

SCHOOLS

Haxby Road Primary ...........................01904 653218 Headlands Primary .............................01904 762356 Huntington Primary School.................01904 768636 Ralph Butterfield Primary...................01904 768325 Robert Wilksinson Primary..................01904 490306 New Earswick Primary ........................01904 768228 Huntington.........................................01904 752100 Joseph Rowntree.................................01905 552100 Easingwold .........................................01347 821451 Sheriff Hutton Primary School ...........01347 878441 Stockton on the Forest Primary...........01904 400366 Wigginton Primary .............................01904 761647

LIBRARIES

Huntington Library.............................01904 768991 Strensall Library..................................01904 490876 Haxby Library......................................01904 552660 Explore: New Earswick Library............01904 552629

FINANCIAL MATTERS

National Debtline...............................0808 808 4000 Inland Revenue..................................0845 010 9000 Tax Credits..........................................0845 300 3900

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Childcare Link......................................08000 960296 Childline....................................................0800 1111 NSPCC ................................................0808 800 5000

TRANSPORT

AA Breakdown .....................................0800 887 766 AA Roadwatch.....................................09003 401100 Rail Enquiries......................................08457 484950 Dial & Ride.........................................01904 551441 First Bus York.......................................01904 883000 Yorkshire Coastliner.............................01653 692556

GENERAL SERVICES

Electricity emergencies.........................0800 668877 BT Faultline..........................................0800 800 151 Floodline............................................0845 988 1188 Transco Emergency Service - Gas..........0800 111 999 Yorkshire Water..................................0845 124 2424 Environment Agency........................ 0-870 850 6506 Domestic Violence Helpline................0808 2000 247 City of York Council..............................01904 613161 Crimestoppers.......................................0800 555111 North Yorkshire Police (non emergency) .................. ...........................................................0845 6060247 Safer York Partnership.........................01904 669069 Shop Mobility......................................01904 679222

ANIMALS

RSPCA York..........................................01904 654949 RSPCA National Helpline....................0300 1234 999

MPS

York Outer: Julian Sturdy.....................01904 788355 York Central: Hugh Bayley..................01904 623713 www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 658776 • 63

Manor Garth, Wigginton £395,000

Geldof Road, Huntington £225,000

• A modern detached 4 bedroom house • Kitchen with built in pantry • Utility room with plumbing for washing machine and dryer • Sitting room with Adam style plaster mantel, marble insert and hearth, incorporating a real flame gas fire • A good sized dining room with glazed folding doors leading to the conservatory • En-suite bathroom with corner whirlpool bath and separate fully tiled shower cubicle • House bathroom • Double garage • Attractive lawned gardens with feature pond overlooking open fields

• A beautifully presented 3 bedroom detached house within a popular and sought after area of York • Sitting room with timber mantel, marble style insert and hearth incorporating a real flame gas fire • Dining room • Good sized conservatory • En-suite shower room with separate fully tiled shower cubicle • House bathroom • Single garage • Rear garden with flagged terrace leading onto the lawn

If you are considering selling a property or would like to register your buying requirements please contact us

Hudson Moody, 58 Micklegate,York T: 01904 650650

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