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elcome to our August/September edition.

As usual at this time of year, this is a double issue so you won’t be hearing from us again until our October edition at the end of September. Whilst we do enjoy publishing the magazines, it’s a stressful business and lovely to take a break for a few weeks to catch up, tidy up and plan for the next year. We’ll all be taking some time out with our families, me in the usual tent in a field away from the internet, the rest probably somewhere more luxurious. I don’t think camping is Nicky and Mandy’s thing! The midges, cold showers, scrambling around on the floor in the mud and camp beds…ah summer!

There are lots of summer events to enjoy if you’re staying at home and have bored children to entertain. For some fantastic local summer fun, why not try Castle Howard or Dalby Forest? Have a peruse through our monthly event listings for something for everyone. The annual Huntington Gala is on 5th August (page 19), and, for exSTRAWdinary fun, visit the Poppleton Scarecrow Festival on 22nd and 23rd September. Produce and craft will be the order of the day at Strensall Show (see page 34) and Dunnington Village Show (see page 24), and there’s art in Poppleton Tithe Barn (see page 36).

When this edition has gone off to the printers, we’ll be looking forward to October onwards so please keep us informed of anything you’d like to publicise for the autumn and winter. Our next deadline will be Tuesday 4th September for both businesses and community information.

CONTENTS 6 Patronal festival at St Mary’s 8 News from Haxby Memorial Hall 12 Puzzles 18 Books – Inspire your wanderlust 19 Huntington Annual Gala 21 Poppleton Scarecrow Festival 28 Film at the Folk Hall returns 30 Courier Fraud 34 Strensall with Towthorpe Village Show 36 Poppleton Artists Exhibition 38 Travel to Sigiriya 40 York Montessori Nursery 44 Want to know how to avoid dental treatment 45 What’s on in and around York 62 The best convertibles for under £2,000 67 Lethal Leatherjackets 73 Common equine myths 74 Viral Haemorrhagic Disease in Rabbits

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Patronal Festival at St Mary's Church in Haxby Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 August

During the weekend, the church will be decorated with beautiful flowers and will be displaying art, photography and crafts which will be open to anyone from Haxby who wishes to show their work (please get in touch if you want to be part of this).

There has been a church dedicated to St Mary in Haxby since the Middle Ages, and in recent years, St Mary’s has held a special Festival to celebrate.

This year the Festival will take place on 18 and 19 August with sessions on Saturday morning (10.30 pm to 12.30am), Saturday afternoon (2 pm to 4.15pm) and Sunday afternoon (3 pm to 4.15pm), culminating in Songs of Praise at 4.30pm to which everyone is welcome.

Refreshments will be served on the lawn on both days with savoury items as well as cake available.

There will be a mini-market on Saturday morning with stalls selling a variety of items and raising funds for St Mary’s. Children’s activities will be available at all the sessions, and there will be music, poetry and readings taking place, inside and outside the church. Again, anyone who wants to take part is very welcome - if you would like to, bring an instrument and play some music or come and read a poem. Of course, you could just come to listen and appreciate the talent of others.

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May 2018 marked the end of an era for Haxby Memorial Hall, as Chris and Denise Moss stepped down from their roles as Trustees.

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THE ART OF TRAVEL - ALAIN DE BOTTON

Alain de Botton explores the reasons why we travel and discusses how we can make the most of our experiences. He covers everything from holiday romances to hotel mini-bars. It’s a book about taking pleasure in our surroundings (however mundane) and taking the time to look, really look, at the world around us.

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Last year’s Best Scarecrow winner, The Fantastic Mr. Fox along with attendant chickens, perched on a fence down one of the lanes on the edge of the village, while an ever vigilant ‘scarecop’ pointed his ‘radar gun’ at bewildered drivers coming into the village.

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The St Andrew Society Of York The St Andrew Society would like to thank all who supported the coffee morning in the Memorial Hall on Saturday 2nd June. Over £600 was raised for the President’s charity. This year the Society is supporting Marie Curie who offer care and support through terminal illness.

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York's independent community cinema returns, with the help of local groups.

Film at the Folk Hall in New Earswick is returning, bigger and better than ever with the backing of the local community. City of York Council, New Earswick Parish Council, Onestop Shop and New Earswick Residents Forum all chip in to help volunteers bring top class films to their community at an affordable price.

While the New Earswick Folk Hall has been going through it’s incredible regeneration, their monthly cinema club has been doing the same. Chairman, Sam Watling says, “We have been going just over three years now and we thought that short break during the transformation of the Folk Hall was a good time to make some changes. We are chuffed that so many local organisations can see the value we bring and support us in our work. As well as a rebrand, new design and an improved website we are also updating our equipment. This means that we will be able to bring our guests an even more professional cinematic experience. The only difference is, we focus our attentions on the people, not the profit.

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New Earswick Folk Hall was built over 100 years ago by Joseph Rowntree to bring his community together. A century on and the Foundation and Housing Trust are still supporting that same ethos.

The regeneration work to bring ‘New Lodge’ under it’s wing has also brought a full post office and York Explore library into the fold. A new improved kitchen, café and restaurant, as well as breakout meeting spaces, all help to cement this century old building as the heart of New Earswick for many years to come.

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Sigiriya - The Lion Rock in Sri Lanka 19th century when the British scaled the rock and discovered the ruins. Sigiriya is now a world heritage site and whatever the crowds, the mighty coppercoloured rock takes your breath away, rugged and scarred, inaccessible, it seems, yet you can see patches of grass and lonely trees sprouting from the top.

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Short Story

The Best-Dressed Window Cleaners in Town

“Look lively,” Dave whispered to Barry as he climbed off the last rung of the ladder, “here comes trouble.”

“Hey you!” The man striding towards them was Mr Byard, who considered himself a very important person at Maxspeed Sportswear. “I need a word with you both.”

Dave winked at Barry and gave the sill one last cursory wipe with his chamois.

“Everything alright with the windows, sir?” he asked.

“Pigeons have been busy.”

“Certainly.” Mr Byard seemed flustered. “Great job.”

“That’s because we’re the best window cleaners for miles,” Barry smiled. “We’ve done all your office windows, and now we’re going round the front to give your reception a good going over.”

“Indeed.” Mr Byard ran his hand through his thinning hair. “I’m afraid we have a small problem.”

“Why’s that?” Dave frowned. “I saw them reception windows when we pulled up in the van, proper smeary.”

Barry nodded in emphatic agreement.

“I don’t suppose you noticed,” Mr Byard coughed, “but we’ve got a lot of very expensive vehicles in the car park today.”

“I didn’t spot that,” Dave said. “Did you Barry?”

“Posh cars?” Barry scratched his head. “I wasn’t looking.”

“It’s our Annual General Meeting,” Mr Byard explained. “We’ve got our most important shareholders arriving in reception.”

“Business must be booming,” Dave said. “It does have the potential to go boom,” Mr Byard grimaced.

“And that’s the problem.”

“Anything we can help with?” Dave said, folding up his chamois. “It’s a little awkward,” Mr Byard flushed, “but would you gentlemen mind awfully removing your sweatshirts?”

It seemed for a moment that even the pigeons fell silent.

“Mary in Marketing noticed you’re both wearing Burn-Sure sweatshirts, and the problem is they’re our main competitors,” Mr Byard stuttered.

There wasn’t a single person in town who didn’t know that Maxspeed and neighbouring Burn-Sure were bitter rivals in the luxury sportswear industry.

“Fair point.” Dave nudged Barry. “We’ll whip these right off.” Each man began pulling his sweatshirt

over his head. Whoa!” Mr Byard cried, as it became clear from the flash of two hairy bellies that both men were naked underneath. “That’s actually worse!”

“Sorry, sir,” Dave said. “I don’t know what else to do? We don’t carry spare clothes in the van, do we Barry?”

Barry shook his head. “We don’t – it’s a right conundrum.”

“I have a solution.” Mr Byard was used to taking control in a garment crisis. He brusquely rapped on the office window. “Mary, pass me out two of our latest sweatshirts – large size.” He turned back to Dave and Barry. “Would you mind wearing our product while you’re on our property?”

“Window cleaning’s a dirty business.” Dave held up his hands. “We wouldn’t want to borrow your clobber and give it back all filthy.”

“Good point.” Mr Byard’s exasperation was reaching its peak. “You know what, just keep them.”

“Only if you’re sure?” Dave said. “Mine’s an extralarge.”

The window slid open and a hand, presumably belonging to Mary, passed two sweatshirts out towards them.

“Proper quality garments these,” Dave said, changing into his new sweatshirt, “not like that BurnSure rubbish.”

“It’s an honour to wear it, sir.” Barry bowed as though he’d just been given a medal.

“You’re welcome,” Mr Byard nodded. “I really must be going, can’t keep the shareholders waiting.”

The men waited until he’d disappeared back inside the building.

“You were right, that worked like a charm,” Barry laughed. “This top is worth a few bob.”

“Remember to wear it next time we clean BurnSure’s windows,” Dave chuckled. “I’ve never had to pay for my sweatshirts once.”

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Local events in the York area this month YORK VINTAGE DANCE GROUP

FAMILY FUN DAY, OSBALDWICK

New Course of Beginner’s Dance Classes Starting 4th September 6.45 - 7.35pm.

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Thursday nights at Wigginton Primary School Tuesday Nights Starting 4th September 6.45 - 7.35 pm

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Saturday 25 August 11am - 4pm at The Derwent Arms, Osbaldwick, in aid of The Ambulance Wish Foundation. There will be entertainment for all the family. Entry is free Please see The Ambulance Wish Foundation York on Facebook for further information

SPEAREHEAD COMMUNITY CAFE IN STRENSALL Wednesdays 9am - 12 noon at Spearehead Hall, St Mary’s Church Strensall. Homemade cakes and bacon Butties. Very friendly cafe. Children’s area.

Everyone very welcome.

YOGA

Wednesday mornings 10am to 11.30am. Class at St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby. The class is suitable for beginners and experienced Yogis alike. If you are looking for a way to rejuvenate body, mind and breath do come along.

Term begins Wednesday 12th September. For further information please contact Rosemary, 01347 821866 or email rosemaryamiri@aol.com

SUE'S SUMMER FUNDRAISING COFFEE MORNING

Saturday 4 August 10am - 1pm at 56 Barley Rise Strensall. Entry £2.50 includes a hot or cold drink and scone/cake A fundraising event for Parkinson’s UK York Branch. See page 71 for more information

SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLES

Saturday 8 September Jumble sale in aid of York Respiratory Group/ Breathe Easy. 10am - 2pm in the village hall.

Saturday 29 September Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning in the village hall from 10am to 12 noon.

POPPLETON SCARECROW TRAIL Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 September Scarecrow Trail See pages 20 www.poppletoncentre.org.uk

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At The Old Byre , Holly Close, Acaster Malbis, YO2 1TZ. Homemade cakes and cards as well as a special raffle of cushions made by the The Busy Bee Quilters.

Raising funds for York NHS Teaching Hospital Charity.

NEW EARSWICK SHARING TOGETHER

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET

Saturday 4 August and Saturday 1 September Market opens 10.30am-1.30pm. www.hovingham-market.org.uk

CAFE NELLI

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

FUNDRAISING COFFEE MORNING Saturday 4 August

Wednesday mornings & Second Sunday of the month 10-12 noon at the Sleeper Path Community Garden and Allotment. Weather permitting. Sunday afternoon opening from 2pm to 4pm.

COFFEE AND TEA ON THE GREEN

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

DEMENTIA FORWARD WELLBEING CAFE Tuesdays 10.30am - 12 noon at Methodist Church,

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EXPLORE HAXBY LIBRARY

Fridays Under 5’s storytimes with rhymes and toys. 2.303pm at Oaken Grove community centre. Free.

Contact Haxby Library on 01904 552660 or haxby@exploreyork.org.uk

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON AGAINST FRACKING

Meets 1st Wednesday monthly 7.30 - 9.30pm at Haxby Sports Bar North Lane.

This group opposes fracking and unconventional shale gas extraction primarily in the local area.

Most of York and the surrounding areas are covered by licences to extract gas.

Email Hawagainstfracking@gmail.com

HUNTINGTON ANNUAL GALA

Sunday 5 August Huntington Sports Club field. 12.30pm - 6.30pm.

See page 19

STOCKTON ON FOREST DRAMA GROUP

Tuesdays 7.30pm at Stockton Village Hall. We are also looking for new members.

Please contact Pat on 01904 400327 or email j.malcolm123@gmail.com

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

Dalton Terrace, York. All welcome, no partner or experience needed. Cost £3, refreshments included in the price.

DUNNINGTON YORK AGAINST CANCER JUMBLE SALE

Second Wednesday of every month 10am to 11.15am at the Reading Rooms, Dunnington. Entrance cost 20p. Good quality ladies, gents and children’s clothing as well as linens, books, toys and bric a brac. Shop opens Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9.30am to 12noon. Tuesday also 1.30 to 4pm and Jumble Sale days on a Wednesday.

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YORK ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY

Activities and Services in York First Wednesday of the month Boccia and Easy Sports.

2pm - 3.30pm at New Earswick Bowls Club, Huntington Road.

THE BUS STOP - COMMUNITY CAFE

First and third Wednesday of the month 9.30-11.30am at Huntington Methodist Church, Strensall Road, Huntington. All welcome.

SHIPTON COMMUNITY CAFE

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

Second Wednesday of the month Read and Reminisce Together. 10.30am - 12 midday at York Explore Library, Museum Street, York.

Second Tuesday of the month Dance Café. 1.45pm - 3.30pm at Clement’s Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York.

Last Wednesday of the month Group for Younger People with Dementia.

2pm - 3.30pm at the Spurriergate Centre, Spurriergate.

Every Thursday Singing for the Brain. 1.30pm - 3pm at New Earswick Methodist Church Hall, Lime Tree Avenue, New Earswick.

Contact 01904 567701 or email yorkservices@alzheimers.org.uk Dementia Advice Clinics First Tuesday of every month 2.15-4.15pm at East Parade Medical Practice.

Second and fourth Monday of every month 1-4pm at Unity Health Kimberlow Hill Surgery Kimberlow Rise, York, YO10 5LA Fourth Tuesday of every month 1-4pm at York Medical Group Water Lane, York.

If you would like to book an appointment please contact the GP Practice directly.

You do not need to be a registered patient at the Practice.

DUNNINGTON VILLAGE SHOW

Sunday 19 August Dunnington Reading Rooms. Refreshments available including bacon butties, cakes etc. info@dunningtoncommunityevents.org.uk

WILBERFORCE TRUST CHARITY CONCERT

Friday 21 September 7.30pm at Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall York YO10 5DD. Enjoy the sound of ‘Rhapsody’ featuring fantastic local artists Main Street Sound, 4 on Demand, Jacob the Yorkshire tenor, Paula Ryan and Sarah Dean of Soundsphere, Clerkes of All Saints, Bedlam Boys and Barbarellas plus more in the glorious surroundings of the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall. Based around themes of sight and hearing loss, the concert will be a musical treat including songs written by Sting, Vaughn Williams, Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan. Dip into one of our exotic Mocktails in the interval. Proceeds go towards building a community hub for people with sight and hearing loss in York.

Prices: £10 full price £8 concession Tickets: Wilberforce Trust/Visit York or telephone 01904 760037 or email enquiry@wilberforcetrust. org.uk. See page 72. www.wilberforcetrust.org.uk

DIFFERENT STOKES - YORK SUPPORT & EXERCISE GROUP

Fridays 10.30am - 12.30pm at Heworth Without Community Centre, Applecroft Road, York. We are a peer-peer support and exercise group for younger, working age and active stroke survivors in the York area. We offer a friendly and informal groups environment for stroke survivors and their partners/carers and friends to share experiences,

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problems, information and advice. Each week we also aim to undertake 30-45 minutes of strokerelated exercise or activity as well as chatting and helping one another. ÂŁ3 per session. The centre is fully accessible with off street parking. Meetings are informal and open to all, no need to book.

FRIENDS OF YORK WALLS

Saturday 11 August, Sunday 26 August & Saturday 29 September Opening of Fishergate Postern Tower. Opening times are usually 10am - 4pm.

Saturday 8 & Saturday 15 September Heritgage Open Days. 10am - 4pm.

For more information visit www.yorkwalls.org.uk

YMBC YORK MODEL BOAT CLUB

Meet and sail at the clubhouse & extensive lake next to Laytham Caravan Park, York most Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, and Regatta Days although 2 members or more can sail any day of the week. We are a friendly bunch so if you would like to see some wonderful boats, or simply have a go, non-members are welcome.

Membership is currently open to both adults

& children (accompanied), whether to discuss or get advice on boat modelling, or interested in sailing remote control Yachts and boats of all kinds.

Sunday 23 September Autumn Regatta Open Day. 10am - 4pm. Free entry, free sailing, have a go. Everybody welcome. Bring a picnic.

Address: Laytham Park Lake, Laytham, York YO42 4PS (through Sutton-on-Derwent on B1228 towards Howden) For more information contact Brian 07973 615301, or visit our website at www. yorkmodelboatclub.co.uk

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EGTON SHOW

Wednesday 22 August A grand day out for all the family.

YORK FLOWER CLUB No meeting in August

YORKSHIRE ARBORETUM

Now Every Day Saturday 21 July Open - Sunday 2 September until the end of November Summer ActivityTrail.

Follow the fun trails and eachWe clue look will lead you closer your sticker, forward totoseeing you!or ask for a collecting strip and see whatatyou can To find out what’s on look find on your own adventure. yorkshirearboretum.org/events Wednesday 8 August The Yorkshire Arboretum, Castle Howard, York Discovery Day - Pond dipping and orienteering.

7BY will T: 01653 the 648598 ChildrenYO60 aged 4-11 discover natural Registered charity 1044931 world during these hour-long sessions which start on the hour from 10am-1pm.

Wednesday 22 August Discovery Day - Minibeasts and story sticks.

Wednesday 5 September Make a Willow Pig - learn a new skill and make a handsome willow pig for your garden. No prior knowledge needed.

Saturday 8 September Bat Walk. Take a dusk walk armed with a bat detector and accompanied by our expert. The noises heard will help identify which species we find.

Sunday 9 September Back to School. A session where you decide what we explore. It could be trees to grow at home, interesting bark, champions trees, diseases, you name it!

For more details visit www. yorkshirearboretum.org

PATRONAL FESTIVAL AT ST MARY'S CHURCH IN HAXBY

Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 August Sessions on Saturday morning (10.30pm to 12.30am), Saturday afternoon (2 pm to 4.15pm) and Sunday afternoon (3 pm to 4.15pm), culminating in Songs of Praise at 4.30pm to which everyone is welcome.

Please see page 6 to read all about the Festival.

Wednesday 19 September Demonstration - Miscellany by four members We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month 2pm – 4pm in St Chad’s Church Hall, Campleshon Road, York YO23 1EY Contact Pat 01904 416470 for more details.

YORK SUNDAY CEILIDHS

Sunday 9 September Live band, Greensleeveless with calling led by Ros. 7.30pm - 10pm at St Aelred’s Communiyt Centre, behind the church. All welcome.

For more information visit www. yorkceilidhclub.org.uk

YORK PHILATELIC SOCIETY Tuesday 11 September ‘Another bloody railway’ by Peter Pugh of Rugby.

Tuesday 25 September Keith Burton of Harrogate on Germany.

Meetings are held at 7.30pm at The Priory Centre, Priory Street, off Micklegate, York.

STRENSALL AND HUNTINGTON WI MEETINGS Tuesday 21 August Clarity products creating employment for the blind since 1854.

Tuesday 18 September Associated Countrywomen of the World Meetings are held at 7.15pm in Strensall Village Hall.

For more information please contact the secretary on 01904 761198

THE ARTS SOCIETY EBOR

Wednesday 12 September ‘Japan-British Exhibition in 1910: Display of Art and its Legacy by Dr Meri Arichi (Arts Society) Herts. Lectures are from 6pm at Shepherd Hall, St

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OSBALDWICK AND MURTON WI

Monday 10 September ‘It’s never too late - Grown Up Gappers Experience Volunteering’ by Sue Leach. Competition will be a Thai recipe. 7.30pm at Osbaldwick Sports Club.

FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB

Monday 20 August Garden visit. Beechcroft Farmhouse, Aldwark, Alne. Country garden with year round colour, winding paths leading to smaller gardens with different planting themes. Gravel courtyard with small pond and unusual perennials. For more information speak to Terry Millett on 01904 491290 Tuesday 17 September ‘Sledmere Gardens through the year’ by Andy Karavics. 7.30pm at Flaxton village hall.

STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

Wednesday 26 September 7.15pm in Strensall village hall.’Excavations at York Minster 1829-2012’ presented by Ian Milstead.

YAT excavated beneath York Minster during the 2012 renovation works in the undercroft. The space beneath the cathedral was created during the emergency engineering works of the 1960’s, 70s when the central tower was saved from collapse by major unpinning works. This revealed archaelogy back to the Roman period when it was the location of the fortress headquarters of Eboracum. Records from work done since the early 19th century were vital in piecing together what was revealed in 2012.

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Explore miles of footpaths, world-class bike trails, Go Ape and Tree Top Junior, Forest Segway, bike hire, play areas, picnic sites, cafes, fantastic scenery and Dalby Activity Centre.

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FRACK FREE STRENSALL

Set up by local people to oppose the threat of fracking in the Strensall area. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, at The Ship, 7pm. www.frackfreestrensall.org.uk

ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE GARDENING CLUB

FRIENDS OF HUNTINGTON LIBRARY COFFEE MORNING

Monday 6 August & Monday 3 September 10am - noon at Huntington Library, Garth Road, YO32 9QJ. Drop in for coffee and cake and discover the events happening at Huntington Library and the wider Explore York family of libraries.We also have a book sale, free wifi and a Hudl Session!

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

Tuesday 18 September Illustrated talk entitled “The Walled Kitchen Garden at Clumber Park” given by Chris Margrave, Head Gardener. The meeting starts at 7.30pm in the Conference Hall, Askham Bryan College, Askham Bryan, York, YO23 3FR. Members free admission, visitors £5 on the door, all are welcome.

For more details about the club please visit www.abcgardeningclub.org.uk

BACON BUTTY DAY IN DUNNINGTON

Saturday 8 September 10am – 3pm at Dunnington Methodist Church. £4 including tea/coffee. Top table sale of cakes, cards, bric-a-brac, gifts, wood turning items. Proceeds to Action for Children, Martin House Hospice and YO-YO (York Schools & Youth Trust)

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SCRUFTS FUN DOG SHOW

Sunday 5 August At St Nicholas Church, Wigginton Classes 2-4pm Registration from 1.30pm. Classes £1 per entry Raffle, refreshments and treat stall also available

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP

PARKINSONS UK DANCE CLASS

Fridays weekly (during term time) Dance Class for people with Parkinson’s.10.30am at Wiggington Recreation Hall. There are a range of dance styles and classes are run by specially qualified teachers. www.danceforparkinsonsuk.org/ or contact Angela Kirkham, info@kirkhamhenry.co.uk

Tuesday 25 September 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Alan Rowley will be speaking about The History of York. A humorous and enlightening account of Roman occupation in York 71 AD to the present day.

Alan promises a fascinating insight into a York that is unknown to many of us, a chance for us to brush up on our Yorkshire history. Do come and join us. Entrance on door. Members £2. Visitors £3. inc. refreshments

STRENSALL WITH TOWTHORPE VILLAGE SHOW

Saturday 8 September Popular village show, with the best in local produce and crafts, beautiful flowers, photography and the ever popular childrens’ section on display. See page 34 for more details.

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YORK CEMETERY GUIDED WALKS AND EVENTS Sunday 5 August 2pm Geology in the Cemetery.

An interesting and informative geological walk around the cemetery.

Sunday 19 August 2pm. Tree Walk. Discover the cemetery’s trees.

Friday 24 August 7pm. Foul Deeds & Suspicious Deaths.

WHITBY TRACTION ENGINE RALLY

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Sunday 2 September 2pm. Some Clients of G.W. Milburn-Stonemason Sunday 9 September 2pm. Industrialists in the cemetery. Explore York’s industrial past with a guided walk.

Sunday 16 September 2pm. A Cemetery stroll (Victorian section).

Interesting memorials and characters in the Victorian section and a tour of the chapel catacombs.

Sunday 30 September 2pm. Military heroes in the cemetery. Visit the graves of military heroes and hear their stories. www.yorkcemetery.org.uk

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Saturday 25 August “Meet the Peregrines Day” at York Minster. Look for the gazebo in Deans Park Garden near the NW bell tower of York Minster. 10am - 4pm,

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Wednesday 19 September Illustrated talk on “Panama, Birding in the Rain” Ian Newton, who lives in York, will be well known to members of the group, not least from his many, beautifully illustrated talks to RSPB and YOC. He is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society and has specialised in Wildlife Photography for over 30 years. Ian’s visit to Panama’s Canopy Lodge coincided with some of the wettest weather ever recorded there. Despite the weather he came back with some of his favourite images of the colourful birds and other wildlife he saw.

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Sunday 23 September Music Night Celebrates Those Red Letter Years A special evening of song marking many musical anniversaries. Gershwin, Bacharach, Lloyd Webber and Kylie plus a musical celebration of the end of the Great War Thursday 27 September - Saturday 29 September Talking Heads - Part 2. Rowntree Players return to complete the first set of Bennett monologues www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

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Wednesday 8 August A 5 mile walk around Coxwold and Husthwaite.

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Wednesday 1 August Cake and Cuppa at Stockton on the Forest Village Hall 10am-12noon. Join us for this free get together in conjunction with BBC Radio York, combatting loneliness and bringing communities together.

Saturday 11 August Village Summer Fair at Holy Trinity Church 10am – 1pm. Summer trail, children’s activities, crafts, village society stalls, books, bric-a-brac, cakes, refreshments and the 100 club draw. Free Entry, Everyone Welcome, All Ages.

Saturday 22 September Village Garden Festival at Stockton on the Forest Village Hall , 1-4pm. Competitions, stalls, displays and refreshments. Everyone welcome.

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Tuesday 11 September Engaging in study, meditation and discussion our first meeting will be on ‘Conventional Bodhichitta’.

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Saturday 18 August Plant stall at Poppleton Show on the Village Green.

Saturday 8 September Heritage Open Day at he Nursery. 10am-4pm.

Herbaceous perennials, herbs, shrubs and alpines will be on sale as well as tea, coffee and home made cake. Browse through the book, bric-a-brac, and craft stalls, and see the narrow gauge railway and model railway.

Saturday 25 August Public Transport 9.5 mile linear walk - 8:40 TransPennine Express from York to Huddersfield for 9:45 bus 314 to Holme

Saturdays 15, 22 & 29 September The Nursery is open from 10am-1pm for plant sales.

Wednesday 29 August 10 miles from Hole of Horcum Car Park 10 miles from Addingham, Bark Lane roadside near suspension bridge

Saturday 4 August Paddington 2 (PG) (Kid’s Summer Reading Challenge). In conjunction with York Explore library we will be celebrating the Summer Reading Challenge and inviting families to join us for Paddington 2!

Saturday 1 September Public Transport 9 mile walk - 9:03 TransPennine Express York o Darlington for 9:43 Arriva bus X75 Darlington Town Hall to Barnard Castle Post

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON U3A MEETING

There will be no meeting in August.

Friday 21 September Glennis Whyte of the National Trust will talk on ‘Strange and Ghostly Tales of the Treasurers House.’ You are welcome to attend our meetings for retired people on the 3rd Friday of each month at 2pm in the Wigginton Recreational Hall. Doors open at 1.30 pm and there will be a guest speaker.

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Saturday 25 August Lion King (U) Huntington Working Men’s Club event. Our first outdoor cinema event and collaboration with Huntington Sports and Social Club and Huntington Parish Council, we bring you the Disney classic Lion King! Bring a blanket and your best singing voice as this is sure to be a funfilled family evening. The film will be on outside at Huntington Sports and Social Club on North Lane, Huntington, YO32 9RY Friday 28 September Darkest Hour (PG). Gary Oldman won an Oscar for Best Actor with his incredible transformation into Winston Churchill and we couldn’t miss the

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Summer Reading Challenge “Mischief Makers” runs until Saturday 15 September If your child loves reading for fun then this is a fabulous opportunity for them to read into the early Autumn. They register first for free at any Explore York Library & then read any six books of their choice, collecting various prizes for each book read & telling Library staff a little about each book.

At the end of the Challenge, they also receive a completion certificate Thursday 9 August 10.30-12 noon. Our associated children’s Summer Reading Challenge event is a cardboard character activity. Choose your favourite cartoon character and build them out of cardboard. Suitable for ages 7 - 12 years with a parent or carer. Cost £2 per person. Book in advance.

Friday 31 August 3.30pm – 4.30pm. Summer Reading Challenge

“Be A Mischief Maker” Craft Session. Come and make mischief with a selection of crafts to try at our family activity session. Suitable for 4-11 year olds. £2 per person. Book in advance.

Email strensall@exploreyork.org.uk Tuesdays Free U5 Story Time from 11am-11.30am. We are continuing to look for more volunteers on a once a month basis to help deliver this weekly session.

Bringing The Library Service To You For customers that are currently unable to visit Strensall Library, we also offer a free Home Library Service. Once a month, our volunteers can deliver and collect books of all kinds to anyone that is unable to visit us. We can deliver fiction, nonfiction, stories on audio CD as well as books in large print. www.exploreyork.org.uk

POPPLETON ARTISTS' EXHIBITION Saturday 25, Sunday 26 & Monday 27 August An annual showcase of art produced by people living in the Poppleton area and takes place in the historic Poppleton Tithe Barn.

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Saturday 4 August 10am-4pm at St Nicks. Introduction to Scything Workshops. Unleash your inner Poldark! Scything is the good old way of mowing grass and a great workout with many benefits for wildlife. Please book.

Wednesdays 5 & 19 September Evening Scything at St Nicks. 6-8pm. Help complete the annual mow of St Nicks wildflower meadow. All ages and abilities welcome!

Unless specified otherwise events start at St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, YO10 3ST. www.stnicks.org.uk

Thursday 2 August 10am-4pm at Poppy Road Meadow

Saturday 5 August Meadow Keepers’ Fair. 2-6pm. From scythe demos, chances to have-a-go, nature walks, seed bombing and scarecrow making, there will be something for everyone. Come and discover wildlife in the meadow and how you can help pollinators at home.

Thursday 23 August Bat Night. 7.15pm – 10pm. Learn about these fascinating mammals and join our exciting night walk. Entry: £5 adults, £3 under 16s, £12 family.

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Wednesdays 12 & 26 September Evening Scything at Heworth Holme. 6.30-8pm at Heworth Holme, Bad Bargain/ Tang Hall Lane

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Mondays and Thursdays throughout the summer Cafes conversation: come and practise French in a convivial atmosphere with the Alliance Française de York. From 1pm to 2.30pm at the King’s Manor Refectory of York.

Tuesday 11 September Talk on “Le Canada Français du point de vue d’une britannique”. Open to everyone. 7.30pm at Clifton School & Nursery, on St Peter’s school campus, Clifton, York.

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The Best Convertibles For Under £2,000 With summer in full swing, if you want a drop-top to provide that wind-in-yourhair experience we’ve picked out some of the best convertibles for under £2,000.

MG TF

Rust is an issue, particularly on early models, but a clean example will provide miles of trouble-free motoring.

Mini Convertible

The ‘new’ Mini has proved to be immensely popular, and the convertible version was snapped up as a result of its cutesy styling and reasonably powerful range of engines.

Available well within our £2,000 budget, make sure that the interior is straight, and listen for strange noises from the costly-to-replace power steering pump.

Readily available and well-priced, most MG TF’s come with a peppy 1.8-litre engine and all have a folding cloth roof. It’s still a relatively handsome looking car that seems to have aged well, and we found a number for well under our £2,000 budget.

Saab 9-3

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Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet

Designed to be five cars in one, the C3 Pluriel wasn’t successful, meaning you can pick up decent used examples and, though they may not have a sports car design, you still get that drop-top experience very cheaply.

Most cars get alloy wheels and air conditioning, but make sure the folding roof functions correctly.

Mercedes SLK

Buying a used Mercedes can mean higher repair costs and pricier parts, so choose carefully – a decent servicing history is essential.

An early 2000s SLK should be well-equipped, with electronically-adjustable seats and cruise control.

Toyota MR2

For no-frills, involving motoring, the little MR2 provides exciting performance from a 1.8-litre engine, and its compact size makes it feel nimble on the road.

The lack of any real boot does make it impractical but there are plenty of reasonable examples available within budget.

Mazda MX-5

The MX-5 is a reliable, cheap-to-repair convertible and is a go-to choice for those who want a relatively involving drive coupled with compact dimensions.

The 9-3 convertible is a comfortable and spacious drop-top, and there are plenty of spare parts and components available should you need replacements, despite Saab’s now defunct status.

Most Bugs come comprehensively equipped, with air conditioning and alloy wheels just some of the extras you’ll find fitted, and the Beetle is a decent and reliable soft-top.

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46)

There are many examples of 3 Series convertibles to be found at this budget. Most common are E46 models, which are sturdy and excellent to drive.

A variety of engines are available too, with even the top end straight-six models well in this price bracket.

Double check the arches as these are prone to rust. In addition, turn the steering lock to lock while travelling at low speed and listen out for any troubling knocking noises.

Audi TT Roadster

There aren’t many about in this price range, but the Audi TT Roadster is a fine option. Strong build quality, reliable engines and quirky styling mean that this soft-top still looks and feels fresh today.

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addy-longlegs or crane-flies are starting to hatch out now – you may have seen their dangly-legged dancing as they get into your house, clattering against the windows and the lights?

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If your lawn has yellowing patches on it or you’ve noticed it being ripped up in the last few weeks, chances are leatherjackets are to blame, and it is likely that the problem will get a lot worse. in flowerbeds and vegetable plots) and this may cause the plants they attack to be weakened and even die back; worst of all, these juicy larvae are an extremely tasty snack if you happen to be an animal such as a crow, rook, magpie, badger or a fox. So as soon as there are leatherjackets in your garden, these animals come along in search of them, ripping up your lawn or excavating beds and borders in the process. Lawns are usually worst affected and can be devastated in a matter of days.

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Early in the evening, water a couple of the yellowed patches really thoroughly and do the same with a

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Leatherjackets are even less good-looking than their parents: greyish-brown, tubular, legless, up to about 4.5cm long and so nearly transparent that you can often see inside them, lunch and all.

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Heatwave

By The Pastoral Poet The recent Summer heatwave, Was hotter in the breeze, Men in undecided shorts, Showed off their knobbly knees.

The temperature in Yorkshire, Was hotter than the Med. The grass was turning browner, The lawn mower in the shed.

Attracted like a magnet, Sunbathers out in legions, Administering sunblock, To all their tender regions.

Others in their gardens, Adorned in floppy hats.

Awash with fly repellent, To ward of clegs and gnats.

Train services disrupted, Because of warping metal.

Hardy weeds were wilting, The thistle and the nettle.

Water use restriction, The usual hose-pipe ban.

At night, to keep us cool in bed, An oscillating fan.

It seems we’re never satisfied, The weather’s never right.

A drop of rain would do some good, If it would fall at night.

And as the sun kept blazing, An ever burning ember, I know one thing is certain, It’s better than November.

Wilberforce Trust Charity Concert

7.30pm on Friday 21 September Savour the sounds of sweet music in the plush surroundings of the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, designed for its acoustic brilliance.

This annual fundraiser, supported by marvellous musicians Main Street Sound, Paula Ryan and Sarah Dean from Soundsphere, Jacob the Yorkshire Tenor, 4 on Demand, Bedlam Boys, Barbarellas, Clerkes of All Saints and the Southbank Singers, will be a tempting treat and help to raise funds for the Trust’s community hub providing services to local people with sight and hearing loss to help them remain as independent as possible for as long as possible (part of the new state of the art accessible development off Tadcaster Road).

Enjoy an exotic ‘Mocktail’ in the interval. Please support us by attending this spectacular event.

Tickets are £10 full price or £8 concessions, available from Wilberforce HQ in Huntington on 01904 760037 or from Visit York in Museum Street. Car parking is free after 6.30pm and there is a regular bus service from the station and the city centre. www.wilberforcetrust.org.uk

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3. Drinking after exercise: it is perfectly safe for horses to drink after exercise, in fact they are most likely to drink immediately following cessation of exercise. Drinking before, during and after exercise is to be encouraged in order to prevent your horse from dehydrating.

4. Feeding before exercise: it is fine to feed a horse before exercise; in fact a double handful of an alfalfa based chop in the 30mins prior to exercise is ideal to top-up the food raft in the stomach and help to minimise any splashing of gastric acid onto the poorly protected squamous mucosa and reduce the risk of ulceration.

5. Iron: iron rich supplements are often used as an ‘energy boost’ or to ‘improve red blood cell numbers’ as a ‘tonic’, etc. Iron deficiency in the UK is actually very rare, with many horses actually being over-supplemented. Once a horse has taken in excess iron, it is very difficult for it to excrete it and iron toxicity actually occurs at very low levels.

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Viral Haemorrhagic Disease in Rabbits

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iral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD) is extremely contagious, usually fatal.

Death of the rabbit will occur in a short period of time 12-36 hours after first sign of fever.

VHD has an incubation period of 1-3 days.

There are two strains of RVHD, known as RVHD1 and RVHD2. Both strains are lethal and you must vaccinate to protect your rabbits. RVHD2 has been in the UK since 2013 and since then has overtaken the classic RVHD as the primary strain.

Both strains of RVHD are spread by both direct contact with infected rabbits, or indirectly via their urine or faeces. Transmission is quick and doesn’t require prolonged contact it can be passed from one to another, via faecal matter of an infected rabbit. But the main carriers of this disease are, insects, flies, birds and rodents.

The virus may be blown on the wind. You might bring the virus home on your feet, or your other pets’ feet (or car wheels) from infected wild rabbit droppings. You could bring the virus home on your hands or clothes. The viruses can survive for months in the environment, and are terrifyingly easy to bring home to your pets. They survive cold very well.

In a rabbit suffering an acute form of VHD, one of the first clinical signs is a high fever. Other symptoms include; • Loss of appetite (anorexia) • Lethargy • Breathing difficulties • Bloodstained discharge from the nose or mouth • Convulsions • Incoordination and staggered movements However, in many situations the first sign is unfortunately sudden death.

Sadly there is, as yet no cure for VHD. Rabbits suffering from VHD will die and in many cases death can occur without any signs. Any that do happen to survive remain carriers so need to be kept away from other rabbits and animals.

As there is not cure, prevention is the way to safeguard your rabbit from VHD

Vaccinations can be given from 6 weeks of age and need to have a booster annually to maintain protection.

It is important to note that the standard combo vaccine including RHD and Myxomatosis, does not offer immunity against RHD-2 strain. At Battle Flatts we offer a separate vaccine which can be given 2 weeks after the first, to protect against RHD-2. This should also be boosted annually.

Vaccinations are only available from your veterinary surgeon and are extremely effective at preventing rabbits contracting VHD. Sadly in recent weeks here at Battle Flatts we have seen several cases of VHD in rabbits and are urging all rabbit owners to get their rabbits vaccinated against this fatal disease.

Please contact your nearest Surgery for more information.

Come and meet Merlin!

This handsome young cat came to us after previously living in a home with a lot of other cats. As you can imagine this was quite stressful for him at times, having to compete with other cats for limited resources, so now Merlin is looking forward to a home where he can enjoy some much deserved one on one time. This two year old fella can be a little shy at first but quickly comes around to enjoying a good fuss and tickle!

As you can see from his photo he’s a wiggly little chap and the more attention he gets the more wiggly he becomes! Ask to meet Merlin today and be prepared to be rewarded with a lovely heartwarming purr from this sweet boy.

If you would like to consider adopting this fine cat, then please call York Cats Protection on 01904 760356 or contact us through our website www.york. cats.org.uk for further details.

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York Philatelic Society's 70th Anniversary buffet More than 40 members and guests of York Philatelic Society – founded in September 1948 – attended a 70th Anniversary buffet on Tuesday 26th June.

more than 50 A4 sheets covering 40 countries, and making a total of 453 stamps. The Society also unveiled its Anniversary mascot – a little cartoon character called ‘Phil Atterly’. Phil was created by artist Jo Claire and is modelled on a red definitive 1st class stamp and, being a good Yorkshireman, wears a flat cap.

The chief guests were the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of York, Councillor Keith Orrell and Mrs Judith Orrell. Councillor Orrell was sworn in as the 801st Lord Mayor of York in May this year.

Also present were Graham Winter, Chairman of the Association of British Philatelic Societies; representatives of the Yorkshire Philatelic Association; and the guest speaker, Professor Tony Ward of the University of York.

In his speech, the Lord Mayor commented that the exhibition vividly recalled the events of 1948, a gloomy year of rationing and re-building in post-war Britain, illuminated by the birth of HRH The Prince of Wales and of that great institution, the National Health Service.

Guests viewed an exhibition of stamps from around the world which were issued in 1948, and stamps of later years commemorating events of that year –

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