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A GIFT FOR YOU AT CHRISTMAS We’ve got Christmas all wrapped up this year, with a set of books designed to have every aspect of the holiday covered. If all else fails though, there’s always the option of packing it all in and doing a runner…and we’ve thought of that as well.
The Tree: ‘The Giving Tree’
by Shel Silverstein What better kind of spruce this festive season than ‘The Giving Tree’. Loved by children and adults alike, this is a story about a little boy who grows up under the branches of a tree, and continues to take and take throughout his years into adulthood. If you don’t cry when you read this then quite frankly, you must have a heart of stone. It’s such a simple and touching story about our capacity to love and it’s perfect for some fireside snuggling up with whoever you have staying with you this Christmas.
The Gift: ‘The Gift’
by Cecelia Ahern If you ever thought there weren’t enough hours in the day then meet Lou Suffern, a man who is constantly needs to be two places at once and who is struggling to keep up. He finds it impossible to really ‘be’ in the present, whether it’s at work or at home with his family. One day he meets a homeless man called Gabe and, taking pity on him, sorts him out with a job in the post room. But there’s something not quite right about Gabe. He always appears to be in more than one place at once. It’s a bit ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ for modern times, and goes to prove that as we suspected, time really could be the greatest gift of all.
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by John Green, Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle Here are three touching and romantic stories that all stem from one incident, as a young girl decides to ditch the stranded train she was travelling on and heads out into the blizzard. The tales then take place over the following few days as the residents of Gracetown struggle to cope with the Christmas Eve storm. Written by some of today’s best-selling authors they are like three perfectly wrapped little stocking fillers.
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by Chrissie Manby Whenever someone tells you this is what they want, they mean the nostalgic Christmas card, cookie cutter image. They don’t mean the arguments, tears and recriminations that usually go hand in hand with the festive season. This is the story of two clashing families, brought together by the need to help the Buchanan’s seriously ill daughter, Izzy. The matriarch, Annabel, was adopted and so needs to find her own biological parents to see if Izzy can be saved. It sounds like a tear-jerker but it’s a warm and fuzzy one for Christmas.
The Escape Plan: ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ by Elizabeth Gilbert If all else fails and you really can’t stand your inlaws, or even your husband for any amount of time past Boxing Day, then why not just escape from it all? At 3am, Elizabeth’s seemingly perfect life is keeping her up and making her depressed. So, she ups sticks and heads off in pursuit of happiness. Her travels take her to Italy, India and then on to Bali, finding food for her soul and her belly along the way. It’s the perfect antidote to all that forced happiness and fun. Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 2nd December
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Alcohol can also make you far more vulnerable to those that would wish to commit offences. Always try to avoid finding yourself alone in town when drunk as you could become a victim of crime. Thefts from those who are drunk are all too common. Keep your personal possessions safe, do not take more cash out with you than you will need and keep phones and other items on your person and secure.
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Try wherever possible to stay in groups so that you do not find yourself alone in unfamiliar locations with people that you do not know. Whilst the vast majority of people will be out at parties simply looking to enjoy themselves there will be people who will be out looking for any opportunity to take advantage of you, and putting yourself into a vulnerable position just increases the risk of becoming a victim. The Christmas period is a time when we can all have fun but remember to take simple precautions to make sure that it is remembered for the right reasons and not the wrong ones. By Jimmy Hannon, PCSO 5637
Many of us will drink more over the Christmas period than we usually do. There is however no excuse for getting behind the wheel of a car having had too much to drink. You should always consider the most appropriate way to get to and from any Christmas party, whether that be by bus or taxi, or to have one designated driver who will not drink and transport other guests. It is important to also remember that if you are unfortunate enough to be due at work the morning after any Christmas Party to consider how much alcohol will still be in your system at that time. If you are in any doubt whatsoever as to how much alcohol is still in your system the morning after any party then you should make appropriate arrangements to get into work that day. Many people are caught over the limit going to work or taking the children to school the next day. When out at your party you should also be aware of the effect that alcohol will have on you. It may make people more aggressive and the festive season would be ruined if you were to be arrested following a drunken fight.
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CHRISTMAS MUSIC QUIZ
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Cliff Richard’s hit single The Millenium Prayer featured the words of the Lord’s Prayer sung to the tune of which traditional song?
According to the first verse of the song Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, what two things had you “better not” do?
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Which singer from Band Aid’s original version of Do They Know It’s Christmas has a stage name that is mentioned in the lyrics of the song?
Who kept Take That’s Babe off the Christmas number one spot in 1993?
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Which war was John Lennon referring to in his song Happy Xmas (War Is Over)?
In the Christmas carol Good King Wenceslas, did the title character last look out on the 24th, 25th or 26th of December?
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Which famous Christmas song was originally called One Horse Open Sleigh?
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A BETTER LIFE HERE’S LOOKING AT YULE KID by Derek Thompson Derek Thompson is a writer and humourist based in the West Country. His writing blog can be found at www.alongthewritelines.blogspot.com and he is also a regular at www.strictlywriting.blogspot.com
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ven though we’ve had it planned for months, Christmas is always a magical time. Our decorations go up late sometime between the Winter Solstice and Christmas Eve - apart from the wreath that Anne makes from anything seasonal in the garden or the woods. It’s a Heath Robinson affair with holly, hebe, laurel, pinecones, acorns, or anything else we see on our travels. (One year it included a little plastic helicopter, until Anne made me take it off.) In lieu of an indoor tree, I’ve started hanging baubles on the silver birch in the garden. We’ll skip the village carol service - you may recall ‘Carolgate’, where we ended up sitting in the pulpit due to a scarcity of seats - but we’re certainly not of the “Bah! Humbug!” brigade. (A bar of chocolate would be a different matter altogether) I know I’ll wake up early on the big day like an excitable child. We’ll begin with the ceremonial unwrapping of the cat’s present, accompanied by tea. After that it’s a small present each, quite possibly swapping packets of heritage seeds, and then off to the beach. If the tides are with us we’ll hunt beach glass for that mosaic we’ve been saving up for, along with any weathered crockery pieces. After a bracing walk across the sand, it’s back home for festive (cinnamon) porridge and present time again. This year I’ll surprise Anne with a new addition to her charm bracelet - an Irish thruppenny bit, sporting a hare. It’s nostalgic recycling, as it was once a part of my boyhood coin collection. Both of us have a thing for hares.
medicine again (don’t worry, she never reads these columns until the following month). In fact, this year it’s a Better Life Christmas altogether. Anne’s chicken is locally sourced, while my nutroast is my own work (I think we all realise that Anne will probably need to rescue it). Similarly, the veg is either homegrown or produced in the area. We’ve skipped festive crackers so that I can read from a list of jokes I wrote and couldn’t sell. For example: This year, due to cutback, Father Christmas is only making ‘Made in China’ stickers. The eagerly awaited Christmas pud is Anne’s pet project; she’s been feeding it with a monthly sup of brandy since last December, so it’ll definitely flambé! She has also promised icecream (we got the machine cheaply through an ad in the local paper) using some blackberries from the freezer. And Anne’s big present? Well, in the past we’ve had a fox, bats, a toad, shrews, moles and at the very least a hedgehog poo in the front garden, so I thought it’d be fun to capture some evidence. The new wildlife camera can take pictures in daylight or at night-time, so at the very least we’ll see just how active the cat is nowadays. In the evening there’ll be cards or a Scrabble tournament, as we watch the Yule log burning and argue over whether you’re allowed to put down ‘zo’ if you can’t say what it is. Then, after victory and defeat, we’ll raise a glass of sloe gin by candlelight and start thinking about the Boxing Day garden tidy-up. Cheers!
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The ChristmasTruce by Alison Runham
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hristmas Eve 1914. The Western Front. Weeks of rain have ended and mud is becoming ice. Despite calls for a Christmas ceasefire, fighting has continued throughout December, although today it seems halfhearted in many places.
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Staff Sergeant Clement Barker is in his trench with his comrades. Across No Man’s Land, the Germans are decorating tiny trees sent from home with candles as they sing Stille Nacht (Silent Night). “The trenches were a blaze of Christmas trees,” one Tommy recalled, “and our sentries were regaled for hours with traditional Christmas songs.” In some places, English troops decide that they “ought to retaliate in some way.” “So we sang The First Noël... they all began clapping; and then they struck up another favourite of theirs, O Tannenbaum.” At Barker’s trench, a German soldier appears. “He said that if (we) did not fire, they wouldn’t in the morning,” Barker wrote later. Next morning, Barker’s men cautiously venture out to retrieve and bury their dead. No shots are fired. Soon they’re shaking hands with the Germans and exchanging gifts, and then “a football is kicked out of our trenches, and Germans and English play football.”
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German soldiers of the 134th Saxon Regiment and British soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment meet in no man’s land, December 26
sides, some are well-documented in letters. Two soldiers of the 6th Cheshires described a huge, free-for-all match in Wulverghem, Belgium, where No Man’s Land was less damaged by shell fire.
the Germans were warned to expect visits from senior officers; they sent a message across, explaining that they would have to fire their machine guns, but would fire high to avoid hitting anyone.
Williamson recalled the Germans singing Silent Night, too, before inviting the English closer. His unit suspected a trap. “We crept out... expecting any moment to fall flat with the machine guns opening up. And nothing happened.” Both sides were soon exchanging gifts and greetings, and similar scenes were occurring at many points along the Front. Cigarettes, rations, uniform buttons and even addresses were exchanged. One English trench received a German chocolate cake, together with a ceasefire request and an invitation to an impromptu concert. “Just think,” wrote one soldier to his family, “while you were eating turkey I was talking and shaking hands with the very men I had been trying to kill a few hours before!”
For Barker, peace lasted a little longer too. “Night came and still no shots. Boxing day the same, and has remained so up to now,” he wrote a few days later. But gradually fighting resumed. Captain J.C. Dunn’s account of resuming hostilities is poignant: “I fired three shots in the air and put up a flag with “Merry Christmas” on it, and I climbed on the parapet...[the Germans] put up a sheet with “Thank you” on it, and the German Captain appeared... We both bowed and saluted... he fired two shots in the air, and the War was on again.”
The truce at Williamson’s position held for four days before orders arrived to end fraternisation, while
Both truces (and football games) had occurred in earlier wars. So what makes the 1914 Christmas Truce especially memorable? Perhaps because in a war that cost over 10 million lives, it was, as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle said, “one human episode amid all the atrocities.”
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CAKE & BAKE TRAVEL
By Solange Hando
Panforte De Siena
Makes 25 Squares. ready in 11/2 hours, plus cooling. dissolved. Bring to the boil then let the syrup bubble gently for about 5 minutes, without stirring the mixture, until it begins to thicken. Remove the pan from the heat and quickly 4. add the nut and flour mixture stirring well with
a wooden spoon. Spoon into the prepared tin and smooth the surface using the back of a damp spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour 5. then remove the cake from the oven and leave
This sweetmeat is a traditional Italian Christmas treat packed with nuts, figs, honey and warming spices. It can be made a couple of weeks before Christmas just wrap well in greaseproof paper and store in an airtight container. INGREDIENTS • 150g whole blanched almonds • 125g pistachio nuts • 175g dried figs, chopped • Grated zest of 1 orange • 75g plain flour • 2 tbsp cocoa powder • 2 tsp ground cinnamon • � tsp ground cloves • 115g caster sugar • 175g runny honey • Icing sugar, for dusting the oven to 150°C/130°C fan/gas 1. 2.Preheat Grease a deep 18cm square tin and line
the base with baking parchment. Toast the almonds under a medium grill until just golden then roughly chop. Mix in a bowl with the pistachios, figs and orange zest.
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in the tin until completely cold. Remove the cake from the tin, peel off the lining paper and dust thickly with icing sugar. Use a sharp knife to cut into squares to serve.
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Check it out at www.pigletsfarmpark.co.uk Tel: 01904 499183 et yourselves down to Piglets Adventure Farm Park and check in at ELF AIRLINES for a thrilling ride on our new Sonic-Sleigh to Lapland and Santa’s Woodland Village. Come into land at SANTA’S GROTTO and share your Christmas wish with Santa, where he will give you a MAGIC KEY! Take it through the ENCHANTED FOREST to Santa’s amazing TOY SHOP - keep a look out for the DONKEYS in the stable! At the TOYSHOP use the MAGIC KEY to unlock the door and choose your perfect present from an amazing selection.
Take time to watch the rabbits and guinea pigs in the NATIVITY SCENE and enjoy a mulled spice drink and mince pie from SANTA’S CABIN.
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Festivities In The Forest See Santa, snap up a sapling
Santa loves it at Dalby. It’s his busiest time of year but once again he’s making time to stop off on his whirlwind global tour. You can pick up a ticket (£6), and visit him to say hello. Not only does each child get a small gift but also a Norway spruce sapling to take home. Kids can plant their very own tree and watch it grow over the years. A gift that keeps on giving!
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Did you know that we sell Christmas trees? We’re especially proud that our top quality trees are responsibly sourced and grown locally. You can choose between a Norway spruce and a Nordman fir, ranging from 3ft to 8ft in height. It’s a big decision to make, so bring the family! Proceeds go to The Friends of Dalby, a local charity.
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If you came along to our Gruffalo trail, you’ll know how special it was for both for children and grown up kids. We’re excited that now you can take the trail during this extra special time of year. Take a magical
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ROAST TURKEY TRAVEL By Solange Hando
with Leek, Apricot & Chestnut Stuffing Serves 8-10. Ready in 1/2 hours, plus resting time.
Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas 5. 2. Line a large roasting tin with buttered foil. Use
about one third of the stuffing mix to stuff the neck end of the turkey (press the rest of the stuffing in a shallow ovenproof dish to cook separately). Weigh the stuffed turkey and calculate the cooking time - allow 20 minutes per 450g plus 20 minutes. Place the turkey in the lined roasting tin and smear all over the skin with the remaining butter. Sprinkle over the rest of the thyme leaves and season.
Cover the turkey with a tent of buttered 3. foil and roast in the preheated oven for the
Roasting the turkey in a ’tent’ of buttered foil will keep it moist and succulent. Always allow time for the cooked bird to rest in a warm place before carving. INGREDIENTS • 100g butter • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 leek, trimmed and chopped • 2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped • 75g ready to eat dried apricots, finely chopped • 150g fresh white breadcrumbs • 100g cooked chestnuts, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves • 5.4kg oven-ready turkey, giblets removed • 16 cocktail sausages • 4 rashers smoked streaky bacon • Fresh herbs, to garnish
calculated cooking time, basting occasionally. Uncover the turkey for the last 45 minutes until the skin is golden and the juices run clear when a skewer is inserted into the thickest part of one thigh. If the juices still run slightly pink return the turkey to the oven for a further 15-20 minutes then check again.
the turkey, loosely covered with foil, in 4. aLeave warm place to rest for at least 20 minutes.
Stretch the bacon rashers with the back of a knife and cut each rasher in half. Wrap the short rashers around the cocktail sausages, securing with a cocktail stick. Place in baking tray and cook in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through. Drizzle a couple of spoonfuls of juices from the turkey over the stuffing in the dish and cook in the oven at the same time as the bacon-wrapped sausages for 20 minutes.
Serve the turkey on a large warmed platter 5. with the bacon-wrapped sausages and
garnished with fresh herbs. Serve the extra stuffing separately along with all the usual festive vegetables.
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Heat half the butter and the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the leek and shallots for 6-7 minutes until softened. Remove from the heat and stir in the apricots, breadcrumbs, chestnuts and half the thyme leaves. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and leave to cool.
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Festive Fun in York
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don your winter-warmers, join the bustling crowds, and celebrate Christmas the York way. From ice skating at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland, to Betty’s warm mince pie’s, York’s festive count-down has something to offer everyone. For starters, choirs are in abundance this December, with York Minster, The Barbican and even Castle Howard bringing us singalong carols by candlelight. Simply Magic! We all know Christmas would not be the same without pantomime season, and this year, York is offering four very different shows to interest all ages. Most notably, theatre legend Berwick Kaler returns with a rather chaotic adaptation of Old Mother Goose, running from mid-December until the end of January. Kaler’s family adventures are always hilarious enough to make even the grumpiest Scrooge smile! After all the fun, it is worth spending
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YORK • DECEMBER 2014 • ISSUE 107 some time in peaceful reflection and the very special ‘Candles on the Ouse’ event is perhaps the best way to do so. On 4th December, in celebration of their 30th Birthday, St. Leonard’s Hospice will release hundreds of paper candles down the River Ouse. The candles will represent past and present loved ones, from throughout the community. I for one cannot think of a better way to raise funds for such an essential local charity. This breath-taking event is sure to be the icing on York’s rather wonderful Christmas cake. So, from pantomime baddies to curling up with a classic Christmas movie, let’s make December another unforgettable month. However you chose to spent it, indulge in all the fantastic festive treats our beautiful city has under her belt. Here’s to a thoroughly Merry Christmas!
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On Christmas day please don’t forget Many things can be dangerous to your pet. Written down here is some bedtime reading. To help prevent poisoning and over-feeding.
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Peaches and avocados have toxic stones, It goes without saying not to feed bones. Pets could choke or the bones could crack. Causing internal punctures because of a snack. Currents are toxic and in christmas cake Fat turkey skin will cause stomach ache Fatal foods like onion,garlic and leeks, Cause anaemia if untreated, in following weeks. Gravy’s unsuitable- it has too much salt. Pets will drink more-it will be your fault! Like over-eating, it can lead to bloat. A potentially fatal condition, please note! Ponsiettas, amyrillis, holly and misteltoe. Are just a few of the poisonous plants that I know; Chocolate, alcohol, nuts, and mince. Pies, Mushrooms as well can cause pets to die. Swallowed ribbons and paper tangle the guts. Biting baubles can lead to horrible cuts; Christmas trees appear to be fine, But paws can be hurt by needles of pine. As it gets darker on cold winter nights. It’s tempting to turn on your Christmas lights. Your pets, intrigued, may chew through the wire Shocking themselves or starting a fire. The best approach to Christmas celebrations. Is taking care of your pets around decorations. Feed them normally -treats pose a threat!!! If they eat the wrong thing- contact the Vet!!!
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IVY IS LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME BEFORE CHRISTMAS! This fabulous looking cat is Ivy, currently residing at York Cats Protection Adoption Centre. With her wonderful fluffy coat you would expect her to have been snapped up by a new owner by now, but sadly this cheerful young lady is still in our care after nearly 4 months. Ivy was originally brought to us after she had been found wandering the streets, living the lonely life of a stray. After living off scraps and hand outs Ivy was very pleased to find herself in a cosy bed at the Centre - with the promise of two tasty meals every day, and best of all lots of attention! Ivy is a super little cat who adores being stroked and fussed and loves being the centre of attention. So why has she been in the Centre for such a long time? Well sadly it’s the usual story of people not wanting to adopt black cats, and poor moggies like
Ivy tend to be overlooked in favour of their more colourful cousins. Ivy would make a great addition to most households, all she needs is for someone to look past her coat colour and take the time to get to know her – we’re pretty sure that once you’ve spent a few moments in her company Ivy will steal your heart and you’ll have a best friend for life. York Cats Protection Adoption Centre at 582 Huntington Road is open every day between 11am & 3pm. If you would like to adopt any of our cats please contact us on 01904 760356 or email york@ cats.org.uk. All our cats have been vet checked, microchipped, started on a course of vaccinations, been neutered (if old enough), have been treated for fleas and worms and also come with 4 weeks free pet insurance. Visit www.york.cats.org.uk to see the other cats in our care. www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 690859 • 59
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TOP 5 SPORTS CARS By James Baggott, editor of Car Dealer Magazine (CarDealerMagazine.co.uk)
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ost people spend all their lives dreaming of owning a sports car – but for a lucky few that dream can sometimes become a reality. After years spent gazing longingly at every Ferrari and Porsche that drives by, finally strolling into a dealership to shell out on one for yourself can be a life-changing event. But when you’ve spent years scrimping and saving to own one, when the time comes to choose which one to put your money down on, the decision can be rather tricky to make. Here we’ve tried to help by picking the top five you might want to consider.
FERRARI 458 ITALIA
Price: From £178,526 If it’s a Ferrari you’re after there really is only one you should be considering – and that’s this, the 458 Italia. Not only does it have looks that can kill from 100 paces, but it has an incredible 4.5-litre 562bhp V8 engine, a top speed of 202mph and can hit 60mph in a brain-melting 3.2 seconds. There’s no wonder many consider this to be the motoring nirvana.
PORSCHE 911
Price: From £73,509 Practicality isn’t generally high up on the agenda when buying a sports car, but with four seats in a Porsche 911 you might just be able to convince your better half that’s it’s the perfect family car. Ok, who are we kidding, that’s never going to happen,
better then to focus on the fabulous flat-six engines and incredible handling. The 911 has been the definitive go-to sports car for generations and the latest “991” model is no different. Well worth a look.
JAGUAR F-TYPE COUPE
Price: From £85,000 It took three decades for Jaguar to finally build a successor to its legendary E-Type – but the wait was worth it. The F-Type, which comes in soft-top and coupe guises, is not only stunning, but brilliant to drive too. There are three versions available: V6, V6S and V8S. We’d opt for the latter which combines a glorious exhaust note with stonking performance from the 542bhp 5.0-litre V8.
LOTUS EXIGE S
Price: From £54,235 Let’s forget luxury for a minute and just go for something a little bit bonkers and a lot of fun. The Lotus Exige S covers all that. It doesn’t have leather, in fact you’re lucky to get a radio, but this
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TOYOTA GT86
Price: From £25,110 Yes, we’ve lined up a Toyota against supercar glitterati, but before you scoff, hear us out. The GT86 may not have the kudos of a Ferrari, but if you’re looking for sports car thrills on a budget it’s worth considering.
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SHORT STORY THE LAST PRESENT by Jackie Brewster
“I’ll lock up while you get the first round in”, Trevor told Barry, scratching his beard. “Aren’t we changing out of our work clothes?” Barry said. “Not tonight”. This was his Christmas Eve ritual, the pub regulars expected it. Once Santa and his elf arrived at the bar everyone knew Christmas had finally arrived. Trevor had been the Santa at the precinct grotto for years. The kids he’d once bounced on his knee now brought their own kids to tell Santa what a good little boy or girl they’d been. “Busy year”, Trevor said, “there’s only one present left, we were cutting that a bit fine”. “What’ll happen to it?” Barry asked. He was new to the elf game, slightly scatterbrained, but good with crowd management Trevor thought. “It’ll go in storage until next year”. The grotto was no more than a shed decorated with tinsel, but for the last ten days over-excited kids had been queuing out the door.
“Listen lad, don’t cry”. He crouched down, “tell me, have you been a good boy this year?” The boy nodded uncertainly. Trevor chuckled. He put his hand in his pocket and pulled out all his loose change. “Here, find yourself something nice with this”. The boy held out his hand and grinned, “Thanks Santa”. Trevor stood up slowly, his old knees ached. “Happy Christmas”. He waved, and headed towards the pub. There was a cheer from the regulars as he walked in. Barry was standing at the crowded bar looking sheepish. “Where’s my pint?” Trevor said.
“Off you trot now, mine’s a pint”, Trevor said switching off the lights.
“I left my wallet at the grotto”, Barry said. “There’s no pockets in these tights”.
Left to himself, Trevor locked the door and dropped the key in his coat pocket. A job well done he thought. As he turned to go he felt something pulling on coat.
“We’d better nip back for it”, Trevor sighed, “I’ve got the key here”.
“Excuse me Santa is the grotto still open?” a young lad said. He was just a scrap of a thing, Trevor nearly tripped over him. “Sorry lad, we’ve shut up shop”. The boy’s bottom lip began to wobble. “But I wanted to see Santa”. The boy whimpered. Just what I need, thought Trevor, a blubberer on Christmas Eve. “Well, you’re seeing me now aren’t you?”. Trevor said and ruffled the boy’s hair. “And get a present”, the boy added. “Well you should’ve come earlier”, Trevor said gruffly. It was more than his job’s worth to let the lad into the grotto without his elf present; health and safety and all that. “I did, but your elf said I had to pay and I didn’t have any money”, the boy said rubbing his eyes. Trevor softened. Poor kid. 64 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
He dug his hand into his pocket, and knew straight away what he’d done. The pocket was empty. “I’ve dropped a real clanger”. He groaned and bundled Barry out of the pub. The boss would have his guts for garters for this. “Oh no!” Barry gasped as they reached the grotto. Trevor was afraid to look. “You’ve left the key in the door”. Barry panted. “Did I?” Trevor could breathe again, “Must have been distracted by that kid.” He scanned inside the shed as Barry retrieved his wallet from behind the inflatable Rudolph. “No harm done”. He smiled, putting the key safely back in his pocket. He was ready for that pint. It was lucky, he thought, that his elf hadn’t noticed the pile of small change where the last present used to be.
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Does The Ghost Of Christmas Past Have A Future?
by Kate McLelland
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imes are changing and it seems that many of the festive traditions that British people have enjoyed for hundreds - if not thousands – of years may not be around for much longer. Here are some Christmas customs that have either died out or evolved to suit our 21st century tastes:
THE HOLLY AND THE IVY
The practice of bringing fresh evergreen branches into our homes dates back to pre-Christian times and the belief that evergreen trees represented eternal life, rebirth and the coming spring. Christians later focused on the plants’ natural qualities, believing that the holly’s prickly leaves represented Christ’s crown of thorns and the red berries his spilt blood. The greenery may be gone from many houses, but it is not forgotten: modern decorations hark back to the shiny leaves and berries that once caught the firelight in our ancestors’ homes.
CAROLS ON YOUR DOORSTEP
Now it’s kids who bawl two lines of “Away in a Manger” before rattling their collection tin, but bands of carollers used to roam the streets at Christmas. In the pre-Christian era carols were simply boisterous folk songs sung at the midwinter festival. They became popular in medieval times but the Puritans imposed a total ban on carol singing in the 1640s. Forbidden to perform in church, strolling musicians and singers would knock on doors hoping for food, drink or money.
THE CHRISTMAS FEAST
In past times people mainly ate beef and goose at Christmas. Turkey was introduced in the 19th century when well off, middle class families realised this large bird was the perfect size to feed a family gathering. By the beginning of the 20th century turkey had become the festive meat of choice, but the dwindling 80 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
size of 21st century family gatherings may lead us back to eating smaller cuts of meat once more.
CHRISTMAS PUDDING
Although the traditional Christmas pudding is still popular, there may come a time when chocolate bombes, profiteroles and trifles shoulder out the humble pud. This rich, spicy and fruity pudding originated in the 14th century as a pre-Christmas fasting meal made out of porridge, meat and raisins, with the consistency of soup. Ingredients such as flour and eggs were added over the years until the recipe evolved into the dessert we know today. Small silver “charms” were once added to the mixture: a silver coin to bring wealth to the recipient, a silver thimble for thrift, a wishbone for luck and an anchor to symbolise “safe harbour”.
PACKING THE PRESENTS
Once upon a time all that children could expect when Father Christmas called was a stocking filled with nuts, fruit, sweets and handmade trinkets but our desire for bigger and better gifts eventually led us to use pillowcases rather than stockings. We now spend an average of around £30 on each present, forcing us to buy large, purpose-made sacks for gifts or put them under the tree. While historical records show that over the past 100 years our festive traditions have changed more rapidly than ever before, it’s important to realise that this is just an acceleration of an evolutionary process begun in ancient times. Historians may mourn the loss of our old traditions but it’s clear that, even though some of the customs and rituals have changed, our love of Christmas itself remains just as strong as ever.
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WHAT’S ON: Local events in York. DO YOU HAVE AN EVENT THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE HERE?
Contact Nicky on 01653 690859 or nicky@thehandymag.co.uk WIGGINTON & HAXBY WI 11 DECEMBER Christmas Social
A miscellany of Christmas Music by Helen Leach. At St Mary’s Church Hall at 7.30pm.
HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB 2 DECEMBER Barley Studios - Modern Stained Glass Windows by Helen Whittaker.
in the Cemetery Chapel. A lovely ‘free’ evening of traditional carols, christmas themed readings, music performances by Quodlibet and the cemetery’s own budding actors. All rounded off with a delicious mince pie and fruit punch - perfect to get you into the Christmas spirit! Friends of York Cemetery, The Cemetery Gatehouse, Cemetery Road, York, YO10 5AJ. Tel 01904 610578 or email yorkcemeteryvolunteers@gmail. com or visit www.yorkcemetery. org.uk
At Haxby Methodist Church Hall (opposite Haxby pond) at 10am for coffee before a prompt start at 10.30am. Membership costs only £15 per year and new members are always welcome. For details of PROBUS in Haxby & Wigginton call Peter Stanhope on 01904 760467
Opens every Wednesday morning between 10am and 12 noon at New Easrwick Folk Hall.
THE FORESTERS 5 DECEMBER Foresters Christmas Party See page 68
22 DECEMBER Charity STall
12 DECEMBER Annual Carol Concert
7.30pm (gates open at 7pm)
Third Monday of the month 10am - 12 noon. Try out a tablet or e-reader. Explore Haxby Library Learning Centre, Station Road, Haxby, York, YO32 3LT. Tel : 01904 552660, haxby@exploreyork. org.uk
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In the Foyer at York Hospital. 9am - 4.30pm
HAXBY LIBRARY REGULAR EVENTS Coffee Morning
9am - 3pm. Over 35 food & drink stalls. Live cookery demos inside the Milton Rooms. Free entry. Free parking. Free tea or coffee with every bakery purchase. Live music from Malton’s White Star brass band www.maltonyorkshire.co.uk
HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL 29 & 30 NOVEMBER Raise the Roof Appeals Craft Fair and Santa’s Grotto See page 42
TRACK 29 CHOIR 6 DECEMBER Christmas Concert
At Heworth Methodist Church. See page 58
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CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL HUNTINGTON 28 NOVEMBER - 1 DECEMBER At Huntington Methodist Church. See page
The flower arrangements will be raffled and there will be tea & coffee available. Details for all our events available from Janet Pepper – 01347 823601 or from our website www. haxbyandwiggintonflowerclub. com
YORK AGAINST CANCER 28 DECEMBER NYMR Steam Train from Pickering to Whitby See page 93
WILBERFORCE TRUST 13 DECEMBER Christmas Fayre See page 78
17 DECEMBER Christmas Carol Service See page 78
STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS 5 DECEMBER ‘Follow the Star’
ST LEONARD’S HOSPICE DECEMBER Light Up a Life Services and Candles on the Ouse See page 12
HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB 9 DECEMBER “Christmas Sparkle” A Flower Arranging Demonstration by Jan Travis NAFAS.
7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Wigginton, York YO32 2PL.
7.30pm in the beautiful chapel of the Bar Convent in Blossom Street, York, to perform a selection of music and readings for Advent and Christmas. New conductor, Stuart Nettleship, will direct the choir in a choice selection of Christmas carols, accompanied by Geoffrey Coffin on the organ. There will also be an opportunity for the audience to join in some of the carols. Proceeds to the Bar Convent’s Living Heritage Project. Tickets, £12, to include a glass of wine and a mince pie, should be purchased in advance. Available from the Bar Convent (tel. 01904 643238 or email: reception@bar-convent. org.uk)
20 DECEMBER Traditional Carol Service
CASTLE HOWARD www.castlehoward.co.uk Visitor Information on 01653 648333 22 NOV– 22 DECEMBER Christmas at Castle Howard Enjoy a Christmas to remember at Castle Howard when it’s decked out with traditional trees, wreaths and baubles. There will be yuletide entertainment, festive foods and gifts, plus pre-book a fireside audience with Father Christmas at weekends (charges apply). Usual admission prices apply WEEKENDS FROM 22 NOV – 21 DECEMBER A Fireside Audience with Father Christmas Join Father Christmas and his wizard friend for festive stories, singing and magic tricks in front of a roaring fire in the Grecian Hall Additional charge applies, must be pre-booked. 1, 7 & 9 DECEMBER Christmas Courtyard Craft & Produce Markets 10am – 4pm.Free admission 19 DECEMBER Christmas Carols & Candlelight Come along and enjoy an extended day of Christmas festivities; see the house at dusk and enjoy carols around the Christmas tree. Courtyard market, audiences with Father Christmas and the chance to meet his reindeer.
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WHAT’S ON: Local events in York. 6.30pm at St Michael’s Church, Crambe. A seasonal mixture of readings, choir items and congregational carols will retell the Christmas story in this fine eleventh century church just off the A64 near Kirkham Priory. Once again Stuart Nettleship will conduct and Geoffrey Coffin will accompany the choir. As this is a service there
STOCKTON ON THE FOREST 4 DECEMBER York Light Orchestra presents ‘A festive ENCORE’
A concert of light orchestral music and festive favourites, suitable for everyone. Stockton on the Forest Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £5, available from Karen tel: 870759 or Jill tel: 400442 or on the door. Raffle and wine bar. For more information on the orchestra see www.ylo. org.uk
5 DECEMBER Stockton on the Forest Primary School Christmas Fair
3.15 – 5.00pm in the school hall. Raffle, cakes and other festive goodies. Everyone welcome.
6 DECEMBER JB Entertainment presents an ‘Evening of Cabaret and Comedy – ‘Christmas Cracker’
A variety show of song, dance and festive comedy at Stockton on the Forest Village Hall - performances at 3pm and 8pm. Tickets £15 (under 16yrs £10) Available from www.jb-entertainment.co.uk or call (01904) 416751
is no charge for entry. All are welcome. For further details of both events, please go to www. stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk
RSPCA YORK BRANCH CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU EVERY FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY MORNING
Sessions at the Old School, Mill Lane, Wigginton. Appointments are not necessary.
POPPLETON TITHE BARN 6 DECEMBER Christmas Fayre
10am - 4pm. Church Lane, Nether Poppleton, YO26 6LF. Stalls galore including homemade cake stall, tombola, jewellery, christmas gifts and cards, £1 gift bags and many more. Complimentary refreshments included with entry ticket £3 adults, children free. Santa’s grotto 2-4pm - a gift for every child with £2 ticket.
7 DECEMBER Christmas Fair
11 - 3.30pm. There will be lots of stalls and exciting gifts for family and for your much loved pets. Plus our ‘Everyone a Winner’ stand, teddy tombola where everyone wins a soft toy, surprise jars, homemade cakes and refreshments, bargain books galore, handmade items and much more. Every penny earned goes to our many animals in need of their forever home. Please come along and support us and have a look at our animals who need you.
RSPCA York Animal Home, Landing Lane, York, YO26 4RH Telephone: 01904 654949
ST NICHOLAS CHRISTMAS FAYRE 27 NOV - 21 DECEMBER
Parilament Street. See York come alive with Victorian costumed traders, carol singers and the delicious smells of roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate laced with brandy. The Fayre offers a range of markets specialising in gifts, crafts and the very best in local farm produce. Parliament Street, St Sampson’s Square and Coppergate will be lined with the eye-catching wooden huts that house a range of traders, each offering up a different festive delight.
FRIENDS OF HUNTINGTON SCHOOL 28 NOVEMBER Food, Drink & Craft Fair
At Huntington Secondary School. 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Lots of stalls for everyone - your one stop Christmas shop! Entrance 50p adults, children free. Stalls cost £10 and a raffle/tombola prize. The cost includes your details in our fair
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30 JANUARY Holocaust Memorial Day: Free Men (Les Hommes Libres) (2011)
SOUTH BANK COMMUNITY CINEMA 5 DECEMBER Love Is All You Need (2012)
8pm. Directed by Susanne Bier, this is a hugely enjoyable Scandinavian romantic comedy starring Pierce Brosnan. Doors open 7.30pm certificate 15.
19 DECEMBER The Wizard of Oz (1939)
8pm. In probably her best known role, Judy Garland still sparkles in the glorious Technicolor of this perennially popular film. Whatever your age, delight in revisiting this charming picture on the big screen. Doors open 7.30pm certificate U. program which goes out to all our students/parents and also anyone who comes to the fair. Contact Joanne Olsen for details or to book a stall at friendsofhuntingtonschool@ gmail.com or on 07790 837855
HAXBY SINGERS 13 DECEMBER A Christmas Fantasia
7.30pm at Haxby Memorial Hall. See page 42
16 JANUARY Jersey Boys (2014)
8pm. Directed by Clint Eastwood, this is a telling the story of the vocal group ‘The Four Seasons’, in a perfect evocation of life in 1950s America for young men born on the wrong side of the tracks. Doors open 7.30pm - cert 15
23 JANUARY The Lunchbox (Dabba) (2013)
8pm. This is the charming tale of an Indian officeworker who establishes a correspondence with a housewife when her husband’s lunchbox is mistakenly delivered to him
ALL SAINTS & ST ANDREW’S, HUNTINGTON 21 DECEMBER Carols by Candlelight
6.30pm at All Saint’s Church
CHRISTMAS EVE Christingle Services
3.30pm and 5pm at All Saint’s Church 4pm at St Andrew’s Church
Midnight Communion
11.30pom at All Saint’s Church 11pm at St Andrew’s Church
8pm.Set in Nazi occupied Paris and inspired by true events, Free Men stars Tahir Rahim (A Prophet) as a young Algerian whose developing friendship with a Jewish man and involvement with the Paris Mosque forces him to confront increasingly difficult moral dilemmas. Doors open 7.30pm - certi12A.
Tel 01904 466086 for more information. www. sbcommunitycinema. co.uk
CHRISTMAS DAY Holy Communion
8.30am at St Andrew’s Church
Family Communion
10.30am at All Saint’s Church
WIGGINTON PARISH COUNCIL 15 DECEMBER Carols Around the Tree
Wigginton Parish Councils annual carols around the tree will be held outside the Old
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WHAT’S ON: Local events in York. School, Mill Lane, Wigginton commencing with music from 6.45pm and the carols from 7pm. This year we will not only be accompanied by children from The Wonder Years but also the Choir from Wigginton Primary School. Music will again be provided by Shepherds Group Junior Brass Band under the direction of Craig Brown. After the carols we will retire to the Old School for refreshments. You are most welcome to attend this very enjoyable and friendly annual event.
BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS 19 DECEMBER The Folk Hall, New Earswick
1.45 - 3.45pm & 5-7pm
Visitors are always welcome. Entry charge at the door (£1 for members and £3 for nonmembers)) There is a small raffle at every indoor meeting.
ST NICKS 3 DECEMBER Christmas Cake Decorating workshop
1-3pm. Join St Nicks EcoCrafters Club for crafts and a natter over a cuppa. This session will be led by Pam Mills.
THE GREAT MALTON 2014 SANTA FUN RUN 30 NOVEMBER
At Malton Market Place. See page 60
SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB 19 JANUARY Meeting
Tony Cleaver - ‘Some Northern Gardens’. Tony, who is a very popular speaker will be showing us, through his splendid photography and enthusiastic descriptions, the pleasures of some northern gardens. Indoor meetings are held in Flaxton Village Hall and commence at 7.30 pm.
24 JANUARY Jumble Sale
2-4pm at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall. In aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind
NEW EARSWICK BOWLS CLUB NEW YEARS EVE Dancing on the Green with
The group meets every Wednesday and is mostly self-led. Entry: £1.50 (includes drink & biscuits) + £1 for materials.
10 DECEMBER Christmas Baubles workshop with Pam Mills of Eco-Crafters
1-3pm. Learn how to make Christmas baubles out of fabric. This session will be led by textiles teacher Pam Mills of the Eco-Crafters Club. Entry: £1.50 (includes drink & biscuits) + £1.50 for materials.
All events start at St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, YO10 3ST. More info: www.stnicks.org.uk, 01904 411821
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Support from top Yorkshire DJ Johnny Whiteshoes. www. newearswickibc.co.uk See page 53
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STRENSALL AT CHRISTMAS
13 DECEMBER ‘Get in the Picture’
30 NOVEMBER Advent Celtic Service
4pm at St. Mary’s Church
Come and be part of a live Natiity Scene and have your photo taken! Great for families and friends.
6 DECEMBER Strensall Singers present ‘A Musical Celebration’
14 DECEMBER Methodist Nativity Service for all ages.
7pm at Strensall Methodist Church Tickets £10 including buffet, tel: 01904 491056
7 DECEMBER Kidz Klub Christmas Messy Church
4pm-6pm at Methodist Church Hall, Strensall.Free family event, come along and have lots of fun! Messy Christmas crafts and activities, a short time of worship and a meal for everyone.
12 - 14 DECEMBER Nativity Festival at the Methodist Church
Come and see a display of Nativity Scenes with contributions from our Community Organisations. Church is open Friday & Saturday 10am-4pm & Sunday 11.45am-4pm.
10.30am.
14 DECEMBER St. Mary’s Nativity Service 10.30am. St. Mary’s Church Everyone is invited to come along and take part in the nativity service.
19 DECEMBER Carols at The Ship Inn, Strensall
21 DECEMBER Parish Carol Service with York City Gospel Choir 4.30pm at the Garrison Church, Strensall
CHRISTMAS EVE Christingle Service for Strensall 4.30pm at the Garrison Church, Strensall
6.30pm-7.30pm The Ship Inn, Strensall. The Salvation Army band will lead us as we sing carols outside under the Christmas tree.
CHRISTMAS EVE Midnight Communion
Collection for the Salvation Army and Grace Children’s Home in Nepal
8am - Communion 10.30am - Informal Family Service, everyone is invited to bring a present to open.
21 DECEMBER Carol Service at the Methodist Church 10.30am
11pm at St. Mary’s Church
CHRISTMAS DAY St. Mary’s
CHRISTMAS DAY Methodist Church
10.30am Christmas Day
For other services check in the December issue of Outreach for all other service times at all of our churches. home-made treats and plenty of festive cheer! Adults £6, Child 11-16 years £4, 5-10 years £2, Under 5’s free.
THE YORKSHIRE ARBORETUM 26 DECEMBER & 1 JANUARY Winter Welly Walks
10.30am - 3pm. Enjoy a walk wiht family and friends in the fresh air and return to hot and cold drinks,
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS, YORK 9 DECEMBER Illustrated talk on “An Ethiopian Episode” by Tom Lawson.
7.30pm. Fountains Lecture Theatre (opp. Union Terrace Car Park), York St. John University, Lord Mayors Walk, York, YO31 7EX. Non-members welcome. Entrance £2.50 Group members, £3.00 non members.
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CHANTICLEER SINGERS
an evening of Christmas music and readings – a wonderful beginning to the festive season! Tickets (£10/£7 conc/children and students free) from Hoppers (Malton)/Sheriff Hutton Village Store (SH) or Tel. 01653 691589
12 DECEMBER Carols
7.30pm. Sheriff Hutton Village Hall
13 DECEMBER Carols
7.30pm. Old Malton Priory Church Join us before the concert for mince pies and wine, then enjoy
HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET 6 & 20 DECEMBER
Markets open from 10.30am. www.hovingham-market.org.uk
CHRISTMAS CONCERT BY TERRINGTON VILLAGE CHOIR 13 DECEMBER
In All Saints Church, Slingsby at 3pm. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of popular Christmas songs and traditional carols by Terrington Village Choir. Tickets £6.00 per person from Slingsby Village Shop or by ringing 628982 or 628303 or 627283. Ticket price includes tea/coffee and cakes served during the interval. Proceeds from the concert will contribute towards the provision of a ‘Hearing Loop’ for All Saints Church.
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NEW LIGHTING HIGHLIGHTS ART DECO GLORY OF JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE lines as the original design,” comments managing director, Dan Shrimpton. “Being set back from the roadside, it would be easy to miss the theatre if you were walking or driving past, but with more and more local groups and theatre companies choosing to stage their concerts and performances here, we need to make sure that their audiences arrive in good time for curtain up!”
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isitors to one of York’s most striking art deco buildings, the Joseph Rowntree Theatre on Haxby Road, will be able to see more of the architecture even when daylight has faded, thanks to the installation of a new lighting and signage scheme. The striking lettering on the brickwork is very much in keeping with the original design style of the building, and is complemented by illuminated theatre lights on top of the poster boards at the entrance to the driveway, making York’s hidden gem of a theatre a little less hidden! “Part of this theatre’s charm is the distinctive style of the building, which regularly attracts visitors as enthusiastic about the architecture as they are about the shows being staged here, so it was important that we kept the new signage very much along the same
The improvements have been funded through the operational surplus of the theatre and through various fundraising activities over the past few years. This has been a major undertaking for the charitable trust which runs the Grade 2 listed building, as the theatre receives no external funding for any of its operations, and ploughs all profits back into the upkeep and improvement of its facilities. The new lighting and signage has been supported by architects PPIY, contractors JMark Construction and Listers Electrical, and signmakers Harrisons Signs. Joseph Rowntree Theatre is run entirely by volunteers, and indeed, is currently recruiting for new trustees and board members to deal with the increasing number of bookings that the theatre receives. The theatre is hosting two informal opportunities for potential candidates to meet other trustees: Saturday 8 November and Saturday 15 November at 10.00am. For more information on volunteering at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, please contact Dan Shrimpton on 07511 123659 or visit jrtheatre. co.uk/vacancies
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visit www.newearswicksc. co.uk. or ring Coaching enquiries: 01904 765397 or email memberships@ newearswicksc.co.uk.
Social Club in Bishopthorpe.
NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY GROUP Contact Bryan: 01904 764648 or email: www. yorkareagroup.co.uk.
YORK CAVING CLUB Contact: 07747 063181 or visit www.yorkcavingclub. org.uk or email: info@ yorkcavingclub.org.uk.
SHERIFF HUTTON ANGLERS www.shanglers.wordpress. com For futher details contact either of the following. Mr Mike Kirby - Secretary Tel 01904 415932, kirbym@ btconnect.com or Mr Phillip Wileman (Treasurer) Tel: 07983300068, phillipwileman@hotline. co.uk
YORK GARRISON WAR GAMING CLUB Contact Lee on 07990 544365 or www. yorkgarrison.co.uk
SILVER SONG BOX Contact Thea Jacob on 01904 634390 STRENSALL ST MARY’S ART GROUP Telephone 01904 492217 or 01904 490079 STRENSALL BRIDGE CLUB Strensall Village Hall, Thursday at 7pm For nonserious bridge. Contact John: 01904 769618. STRENSALL DINING GROUP Contact: 01904 490987. STRENSALL READING GROUP Contact Sarah: 01904 490876 or Pam: 01904 764518. STRENSALL STRIDERS Meet every Wed at the Ship Inn in Strensall at 6.15pm. Please just turn up on a Wednesday evening or contact us through Facebook or Email strensallstriders@outlook. com. YORK & DISTRICT SPINNERS, WEAVERS & DYERS Contact: 01904 794795 or 07598 929912 YORK AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Meets each Thursday at 8pm at the Bishopthorpe
YORK BONSAI SOCIETY. Contact: Andy 01757 268145.
YORK LADIES CIRCLE See our website www. ladiescircle.co.uk/York. We are also on Facebook & Twitter YORK MODEL BOAT CLUB Contact Ray 01904 702480 Contact Steve: 01904 424155 or www. yorkmodelboatclub.co.uk YORK PHILATELIC SOCIETY Contact Richard Billinge: 01904 411455 or richard. billinge@btinternet.com or Tony: 01904 411378 or aew6@york.ac.uk or Trevor: 01904 764140 or trevorcollins834@btinternet. com. YORKSHIRE MINIATURISTS ASSOCIATION Contact Ann: 01757 288974 or Elizabeth: 01904 795361. YOUTH CLUBS AT OAKEN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE 01904 769176. info@oakengrove.org.uk YORK SCRIBES York Scribes was formed in 1990 to encourage enthusiasts and practitioners of calligraphy to increase their understanding, knowledge and skills. For details of workshops and membership please contact Judith England (j.england. bunter@gmail.com). Our annual taster Day will be held on Sat 17
Jan 2015. Details from Margaret Beech (margaret@ beeches13.freeserve.co.uk). Places are limited. Prebooking is essential.
ADVICE & SUPPORT AGE UK YORK Contact: 01904 627995or visit www.ageukyork.org.uk. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SOCIETY Contact 01904 567701 or email yorkservices@ alzheimers.org.uk or visit www.alzheimers.org.uk. IT Centre, York Science Park, Innovation Way, York YO10 5NP. SAVE A BABY’S LIFE Workshops Held throughout the City. Contact Tel. 01904767452 BREATHE EASY YORK Contact Sue: 01904 410 003 or visit www. breatheeasyyork.co.uk. CANCER CARE CENTRE The Centre is open Mon to Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm. Contact: 01904 721166. CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAU Free and confidential advice. Contact: 0844 826 9705 or visit www.yorkcab. org.uk. EBOR LIFESAVING CLUB Learn lifesaving skills with qualified RLSS trainers. Contact the secretary on eborlsc@hotmail.co.uk or Tel. 01904 767452 HALVES Lost your other half? If so, we meet for a friendly chat over refreshments. Trinity Methodist Church, Monkgate, York. 1st Sat each month at 12pm. Contact Margaret: 01904 415894 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY YORK BRANCH Contact: 01904 758577 or visit www2.mssociety.org. uk/York OAKEN GROVE SURFERS Contact: 01904 769176.
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YORK • DECEMBER 2014 • ISSUE 107 OLDER CITIZENS ADVOCACY YORK – OCAY Contact: 01904 676200 or e-mail ocay@btconnect. com. PARKINSONS UK Contact Jayne, Information& Support Officer: 0844 225 36 32 or Kate: 01904 758355. REFLECT Gateway centre, Acomb, Contact: 01904 676710 or visit www.reflectyork.co.uk or www.careconfidential. com. SAMARITANS OF YORK & DISTRICT 89 Nunnery Lane, York YO23 1AH. Contact: 01904 655888 or 08457 90 90 90 or visit www.samaritans.org.uk. SHOPMOBILITY IN YORK Second floor of Piccadilly Multistorey Car Park in York Centre. Contact: 01904 679222. THE ENCEPHALITIS SOCIETY 32 Castlegate, Malton, YO17 7DT. Admin Line: 01653 692583. Support Line 01653 699599. Email: mail@encephalitis.info. or visit www.encephalitis.info YORK AND DISTRICT PAIN MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Contact Gordon: 01904 491141 or Jill: 01904 708490 or visit www.ypmsg. co.uk. YORK CORONARY SUPPORT GROUP TRUST For more information please visit www.ycsgt.org.uk YORVIK GATEWAY CLUB. Contact Club Leader Debbie: 0791 9191372. YORK RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP (YORKRA) Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York. Contact: 01904 642227.
ANIMALS & WILDLIFE HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE
Contact: 01844 348100 or email info@hearingdogs. org.uk or visit www. hearingdogs.org.uk.
HAXBY & WIGGINTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Contact Ian: 01904 768516.
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS YORK LOCAL GROUP Contact: 01904 794865 or visit www.yorkrspb.org.uk.
STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Monthly meetings, hear a variety of speakers or to participate in workshops held in Strensall Village Hall on the last Wednesday of the month at 7pm.
ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS FIELDS York Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, York, YO10 3ST. Contact: 01904 411821. HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITION Contact: 01904 760659. RIVER FOSS SOCIETY. Contact the Secretary: 01904 760871 or visit www.riverfosssociety.co.uk. Most of our events listed in the ‘Whats on’ section are open to non-members as well. FUNDRAISING BRITISH RED CROSS Contact Linda: 01904 692550 or Helen: 01904 693027. FRIENDS OF YORK HOSPITALS. Contact Friends Office: 01904 726762 or email friendsofyorkhospital@york. nhs.uk. MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP Contact Ron, Chairman: 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or email ron. middlemass@o2.co.uk. RNLI GALTRES FOREST BRANCH Please contact Sue Lowe on 01904 491133 or antheahirst99@yahoo.com HISTORY CITY OF YORK AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Contact Mike: 01904 767013 or visit www. yorkfamilyhistory.org.uk.
SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP Please contact Margaret Thompsom 01347 878465 for further details.
Twitter. Please ‘like’ and ‘follow’ us for all the latest news, information and photographs from within the Group - Facebook: search ‘Monday Players’. Twitter: @MondayPlayers or visit our website www. mondayplayerscom THE SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BAND Ring Charles: 07802 190250. YORK CONCERT BAND . Contact the Secretary, Jill: 01904 629065.
MUSIC & THEATRE
YORK FAMILY CHOIR A brand new singing group for the whole community. For details visit www. singingcommunities.co.uk
CITY OF YORK PIPE BAND Contact Laura, Pipe Major: 01904 763243 or John: 01423 879519.
YORK LIGHT ORCHESTRA Contact the secretary: 01904 870759 or visit www. ylo.org.uk.
FRIENDS OF YORK THEATRE ROYAL. Contact Membership Secretary/York Theatre Royal, St Leonards Place, York YO1 7HD or visit friends@yorktheatreroyal. co.uk.
PLAYGROUPS
YORK LIBRARIES Contact: 01904 552660.
GENERATION GROOVE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND in Haxby. Contact Martin Leach 07790 566492 or visit www. generationgroove.org.uk for details of membership and forthcoming concerts. HAXBY SINGERS. Contact Bob or Edna on 01904 769136 IN-2-ACTING Contact 01904 769176 or admin@oakengrove.org.uk STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS To hire us or to join the choir please email: info@ stamfordbridgesingers. co.uk or visit www. stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk THE MONDAY PLAYERS, ESCRICK A local amateur theatre group based in Escrick. We are on Facebook and
EARWIGS, NEW EARSWICK Centre information champion, on 01904 552646. HAXBY PLAYGROUPS Contact: 01904 768966 or email manager@ haxbyplaygroups.org.uk or visit www.haxbyplaygroups. org.uk LITTLE FISHES Hurst Hall, Strensall. From September 10-11.30am Contact Claire: 01904 499684 THE WONDER YEARS Contact: 01904 758717 HUNTINGTON PRESCHOOL & TODDLERS Contact Lynne: 01904 765017 or email enquiries@ huntingtonpreschool.org.uk. MARYGATE PRESCHOOL at Clifton Methodist Church, Clifton, York. T: 07922 538027. marygatepreschoolyork@ yahoo.com marygatepreschoolyork. co.uk
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ORCHARD PARK PRE-SCHOOL Contact Sandra: 07407 700315 or 01904 626361. POPPLETON UNDER FIVES For more info visit www. poppletonunderfives.org.uk or call 07530 342716 SHERIFF HUTTON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am3pm during term time. Please visit www.sheriffhutton-playgroup.org or telephone 07717 799646. SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP. Thurs 9:45-11:45am during term time at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall. Contact Margaret 01347 878314. SHIPTON PRE-SCHOOL & TODDLERS. Contact: 07546 571089. SINNINGTON PRE SCHOOL Contact Kerry or Suzanne: 07799727656. STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP Contact Fiona: 07746 806426. STRENSALL PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Contact Sarah: 01904 492937 or email sarahsmithpg@btconnect. com. STRENSALL TINY STEPS TODDLER GROUP Contact Stepping Stones Pre-school on 01904 442826 STRENSALL STEPPING STONES PRE-SCHOOL Contact Vicki on 01904 442826 TREASURE CHEST Contact: www. treasurechest.org.uk or helpline:support@ treasurechest.org. YORK FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE Contact: 01904 554628 or text ‘info’ to 07624 802244.
SCOUTS & GUIDES DUNNINGTON SCOUTS, CUBS & BEAVERS Contact Group Scout Leader, Brian Prince: 01904 489364/07552 353571 or bjprince56@yahoo.co.uk Always on the look-out for leaders!
HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A Contact John: 01904 769618.
DUNNINGTON RAINBOWS & BROWNIES Contact Karen Prince 01904 489364. Always on the lookout for new leaders!
STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Meet the third Tuesday of every month at 7. 15.p.m. in Strensall Village Hall. For more information please contact the Secretary, Dorothea Scarlett on 01904 761198
2ND HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCOUT GROUP Contact Linda Parkinson: 01904 769167.
WIGGINTON & HAXBY OVER SIXTIES Contact Margaret, Secretary: 01904 760625
HAXBY MOOR DISTRICT GIRL GUIDING To register visit www. girlguiding.org.uk/ interested. Contact District Commissioner: Emma Uttley 01904 760258
WIGGINTON & HAXBY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Contact Angela Bailey, 01904 763229
1ST HEWORTH SCOUT GROUP Contact Matthew on 07974901386 or visit www.1st-heworth.org.uk for more info. 29TH YORK (HUNTINGTON ALL SAINTS) RAINBOWS Contact Stephanie Easton: 07875 541520 LORD MAYORS OWN SCOUT GROUP Contact Dave Petty (01904) 761206. Website www. lordmayorsown.btck.co.uk Vacancies for children 6 – 14 years. CHRISTCHURCH SCOUT GROUP (STOCKTON LANE) Simon Errington Tel: 01904-430651 STOCKTON ON THE FOREST SCOUT GROUP Contact Kath Shapcott: 01904 421096. AIR CADETS, EASINGWOLD Contact: 2487@aircadets. org SOCIETIES HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB
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VILLAGE HALL HIRE FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY VILLAGE HALL Contact Fiona: 01904 468773. HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL Contact www. haxbymemorialhall.org or ring the caretaker: 01904 764358. HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL Contact the Caretaker: 01904 760044. OAKEN GROVE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE Contact Paul: 01904 769176. ORCHARD PARK HALL Ring Peter on 01904 640632 SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON VILLAGE HALL Contact: 01904 468001 SHERIFF HUTTON VILLAGE HALL Call Steph on 07913 409 689 or email villagehall@ sheriffhutton.co.uk STOCKTON-ON-THE-FOREST VILLAGE HALL Contact: 01904 400409.
THE OLD SCHOOL, WIGGINTON. Contact John and Wendy Jeffery 01904 760764 or email: clerk@ wiggintonparishcouncil. org.uk.
WALKING GROUPS 2ND SUNDAY RAMBLING CLUB Contact Helen: 01904 782891 or Hazel: 01904 760897. WIGBY WALKERS Contact Dorothy 01904 767392 YORK RAMBLERS Visit the website www.yorkramblers.org.uk or phone 01904-628134.
SPORTS CLUBS CAPOEIRA IN YORK Capoeira is an exciting Brazilian art form combining elements of martial arts, dance, music & acrobatics. Email or phoneJohn Jobling on john@ciyc.org.uk or 07962963406 HAXBY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Contact Ian: 07909 991541or www. haxbykarate.co.uk or info@ haxbykarate.co.uk. HAXBY TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Contact Neil: 01904 761908. HEWORTH TENNIS CLUB www.heworthtennisclub. co.uk or email info@ heworthtennisclub.co.uk HUNTINGTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Contact Karl: 07896 674299 or gafbr@ rocketmail.com. Contact Jason: 07714471271 NEW EARSWICK CRICKET CLUB Contact Paul: 07533655470 or paul. stimpson3@btinternet.com or Matt: 07885282937 or matty_noble@hotmail. co.uk
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YORK • DECEMBER 2014 • ISSUE 107 HAXBY NETBALL CLUB Contact the secretary, Alison: 01904 612268 or 07751 984840 or Val: 07708 050307.
The Poppleton Centre. For more details please contact Caroline Steel on 01904 787191 or carosteel@hotmail.co.uk”
HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB Contact Club’s secretary Pam: 07547 095 603 or junior section, Audrey Smith: 01904 761641.
SANDBURN HALL BADMINTON CLUB. Contact Stephen: 01904 490440.
NEW EARSWICK TENNIS CLUB Contact Joanne: 07835 948593 HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB Please contact Audrey Smith 01904 761641 / 07936 746 439 / 07547 095 603
SHERIFF HUTTON BOWLS CLUB 01347 810233 STRENSALL COMMUNITY YOUTH AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION Contact: 07951 920308 or strensallsa@tesco.net. STRENSALL FOOTBALL CLUB. Contact Clare Inkster on 07932 392231
PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUB Contact Ruth: 07886926420 POPPLETON BADMINTON CLUB We play non-league badminton on Monday and Thursday evenings from 8.30 pm until 10.00 pm at
STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUB Contact Annette, Secretary: 01904 492807 STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS Contact Jackie: 01904 492993.
STRENSALL THURSDAY EVENING BADMINTON CLUB For more details please call Stephen Marshall on 01904 490440 or stephen. marshall2@homecall.co.uk
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TERRINGTON LAWN BOWLS CLUB Contact: 01653 619276 emsg1967-bowls@yahoo. co.uk
YORK VIKINGS BASKETBALL CLUB For more details contact Brian Prince: 01904 489364/07552 353571 or yvbc@yorkvikings.org.uk (www.yorkvikings.org.uk).
WIGGINTON & HAXBY TABLE TENNIS Meets Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby on Tuesday 7-9pm. wiggintonhaxbytabletennis. co.uk WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB Contact Colin: 01904 760877 or colin.ellis23@ talktalk.net
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WIGGINTON GRASSHOPPERS Contact Richard, FA Level 1 instructor: 07814 266987. YORK HOTSHOTS CHEERLEADING CLUB Contact Anna: 07507638804 or e-mail
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