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OUR GUIDE TO CHRISTMAS SERVICES IN THE AREA

CANDLES ON THE OUSE WITH ST LEONARD’S HOSPICE

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Can you believe it’s that time of year again? Here at Handy Mag HQ, our December editions are packed with carol services, Christmas community events and local business details.

We firmly believe in ‘shopping locally’ and using local traders for our festive preparations supporting them is always top of our Christmas list!

The Handy Mag team are getting ready for the big day: Nicky, who collates our special events, is busy getting into the Christmas spirit with her family, and wondering what Santa will bring this year.

My daughter returns home from University so it will be nice to have the family together again for the festive celebrations. No doubt the dogs will need a bit of extra exercise as I’m sure there’ll be

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Our new member of staff, Faith, will spend her first Christmas with the Handy Mag team and will see how busy the office gets at this time of year. Faith has now been with us just over three months, and looks forward seeing how it ‘fits together’ when the new editions are printed.

Lots of Christmas events are taking place in the area, including the Christmas Carol Service at All Saints Church in Huntington (pictured on our cover) on 16th December. Christmas can be a thoughtful time of year particularly if you’ve lost someone close to you, so why not attend one of the annual St Leonard’s Hospice Light Up A Life services? More details on page 32.

On a final note, well done to the October competition winner, Mrs Reed of York, who won afternoon tea at Cakes Delicious.

We wish you a very Happy Christmas!

Until next time,

Marianne

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Principle Private Residence Relief (or PPR Relief) ensures that people don’t have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the sale of their private house or residence. If you sell a property which you don’t currently live in, but was once your main residence, you can claim PPR Relief for the period in which you did live in it, meaning you don’t pay CGT for this period.

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Appeal Update: We are making steady progress on the replacement of the roof, having completed three of the five or six phases planned to complete the job. Many, many thanks to everyone who has supported us.

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In previous articles we have spoken about the importance of keeping your homes secure and to deter burglary. At this time of year this is even more important as there will be many expensive gifts within your home that will tempt a burglar and the evenings will be dark. Remember to keep doors and windows locked, do not leave valuables on display and leave a light on within your property when you are out.

Christmas should be a happy time for us all, just take a few moments to consider your own personal safety at this time of year so that this festive season is memorable for all the right reasons and not because you became a victim of crime.

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24 DECEMBER Christmas Eve Communion at 7pm

Check the local Outreach for all service times.

13 DECEMBER Nativity Service 10.30am. Everyone is invited to come along and take part in the nativity service.

CHRISTMAS EVE Midnight Communion 11pm CHRISTMAS DAY Communion at 8am Informal Family Service at 10am.

Everyone is invited to bring a present to open.

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St. Wilfrid’s Garrison Church

Check the local Outreach for all service times.

20 DECEMBER Village Carol Service Follow the Star 4.30pm Village Christingle Service Christmas Eve 4.30pm at St. Wilfrid’s Garrison Church. A child-friendly celebration of Christmas to raise funds for the Children’s Society.

CHRISTMAS DAY Communion at 11am (tbc)

St Mary’s Church, Haxby

prepare to celebrate Christmas.

Church open 9.00am to 4.00pm daily

13 DECEMBER Christingle Service at 3.30pm

20 DECEMBER Morning Worship at 9.30am Holy Communion (said) at 11.15am Carols by Candlelight at 6.30pm

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20 DECEMBER Holy Communion (said) at 8am Holy Communion (sung) at 10.15am Nine Lessons & Carols by Candlelight 6.30pm CHRISTMAS EVE Crib Service at 3.30pm Midnight Mass at 11.30pm CHRISTMAS DAY Christmas Day Holy Communion at 10am 27 DECEMBER Holy Communion (said) at 8am Holy Communion (sung) at 10.15am

St Nicholas Church, Wigginton 6 DECEMBER Christingle Service at 3.30pm followed by our St Nicholas Party 14 – 19 DECEMBER ‘Return to Bethlehem’ Meditation & Readings as we

23 DECEMBER Advent Holy Communion at 10am 24 DECEMBER Christmas Eve Nativity at Church at 4pm. Turn up and take part.

Christmas Eve Midnight Service at 11.30pm 25 DECEMBER Christmas Day Service at 9.30am.

Bring a present to show

CHRISTMAS EVE Crib Service at 4pm Midnight Mass at Haxby at 11.30pm

27 DECEMBER Christingle Service at 9.30am.

CHRISTMAS DAY Christmas Day Holy Communion at 10am

St Helen and the Holy Cross, Sheriff Hutton

27 DECEMBER Holy Communion (sung) at 10am

Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church

www.sheriffhutton.co.uk/ churches

www.haxbyand wiggintonmethodistchurch.org.uk 4 DECEMBER Advent Retreat Day 10am – 5pm 13 DECEMBER Advent Spirit Space at 6.30pm.

Contemplative worship in the style of Taize 20 DECEMBER Rock-It Nativity at 10.30am Carol Service at 6.30pm.

With Community Choir and Orchestra

20 DECEMBER Christmas Celebration at 3pm.

Traditional and folk carols and readings. Mince pies and mulled wine CHRISTMAS EVE Christingle Service in the Methodist Church at 3pm CHRISTMAS DAY Family Christmas Celebration with Holy Communion at 9.30am.

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NEW Yorkshire Interchange at Woodall Services to transfer to the main holiday coach to enjoy your holiday or break away. Of course this service also takes you home at the end of your break. Wold’s new Spring/Summer brochure which includes Alfa tours has just been released with the new Yorkshire deals and is available to individuals on request.

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HUNTINGTON METHODIST CHURCH 27 - 30 NOVEMBER Christmas Tree Festival

Strensall Road, Huntington, (on the number 5 bus route). The festival will be open from 10am to 5pm on Friday and Saturday, 2pm to 5pm on Sunday and

10am to 3pm on Monday.

There will be 18 trees sponsored and decorated by local businesses and organisations on the theme of Christmas Songs.

Homemade refreshments will be available all day, with stalls selling gifts, crafts, jewellery and bulbs.

Admission is free. All proceeds to go to Church funds.

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shapely firs. Your ideal tree will be there somewhere! At Dalby we offer so much more than just buying a tree, with a Santa’s grotto and whole range of activities for both little and big kids to get into the festive spirit!

Why should I buy a real Christmas tree from the Forestry Commission?

The Forestry Commission only sells trees that are grown in a sustainable manner in the UK - for every tree harvested another is replanted.

Where are our Christmas trees grown?

The trees sold at Dalby Forest are grown sustainably in the forest and travel less than 5 miles from the growing site. The trees are harvested between 6 and 10 years old and for every tree felled at least one is planted.

Environmental factors are considered carefully.

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What species of trees are sold as Christmas trees?

Norway Spruce - the traditional Christmas tree - has a mid-green colour, a fine, delicate foliage and a distinctive ‘Christmassy’ scent.

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STRENSALL METHODIST CHURCH 4, 5, 6, 7 DECEMBER Nativity Festival

Friday 4th, Saturday 5th and Monday 7th December, 10am4pm Sunday 6th December, 11.45am-3.30pm Come along to the Methodist Church to see the display of the nativity with contributions from local community organisations.

Refreshments available.

18-20 DECEMBER Christmas Twilight Visits

As darkness falls, experience the house in a new light at our Christmas twilight opening.

CASTLE HOWARD 5-7 & 12-14 DECEMBER Courtyard Christmas Market

Walk the tree lined drive to the house, which twinkle with thousands of lights and shimmer against the night sky. Inside roaring log fires and flickering candles add a warmth to the lavish interiors, whilst outside the house facade will be illuminated with a festive theme.

Our popular courtyard market returns for the festive season.

Browse a range of gifts, crafts and food stalls in our lovely cobbled courtyard, from 10am to 4pm

6 DECEMBER Book Signing

Meet the reindeer on the north front and enjoy carols around the Christmas tree before joining Father Christmas and his reindeer-led sled for a procession back up the drive.

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YORK ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 1 DECEMBER 11am - 1pm. Kirk Memory Café, New Earswick

Held on the first Tuesday of the month.

2 DECEMBER Boccia/Easy Sport, New Earswick 2 - 3.30pm. Held on the first Wednesday of the month

16 DECEMBER Forget Me Not Memory Cafe, Tang Hall

1.30 - 3.30pm. Held on the third Wednesday of the month

29 DECEMBER Acomb Memory Café, Acomb.

1-3pm. Held on the last Tuesday of the month

30 DECEMBER Younger Peoples Group

Various venues York. Held on the last Wednesday of the month - time of day may vary in order to accommodate the circumstances of group members.

CHURCHFIELD OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE

Singing for the Brain Thursday afternoons

1.30 - 3pm at New Earswick

15 FEBRUARY 2016 Annual General Meeting

1st & 3rd Tuesday Afternoons

1.30 - 3pm. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at Osbaldwick

If you are interested in attending any of the above, please contact York Alzheimer’s society on 01904 567701 or email yorkservices@alzheimers. org.uk

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Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk before Tuesday 1st December morning between 10am and 12 noon at New Earswick Folk Hall.

SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES 6 DECEMBER Concert by Swinton Brass Band

Hosted by the Jumblies at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall starting 2.30pm. Tickets £7, £5 concessions

HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL 28 & 29 NOVEMBER Craft Fair & Santa

There will be lots of new and exciting crafts displayed within the Hall and there is bound to be that special something you have been looking for. The doors will be open on Saturday 10am to 4.30pm and on the

Sunday 10.30am to 3.30pm. £1 entry on the door for adults, children free. Tea, coffee and light lunches will also be available. Again we will have our special guest, Santa, at home in his grotto to meet the children.

(An entry fee will apply to see Santa.) There they can have a chat and receive a present from the man himself.

All proceeds will go to our Raise The Roof Appeal.

PARKINSONS UK, YORK BRANCH 12 DECEMBER Christmas Fayre

10am - 4pm at the Village Hall, Northfields, Strensall There will be a “tea rooms” offering homemade food and drinks. Santa will be in

attendance all day. The Hall will play host to a wealth of stalls - all selling unique hand made goods, including a Parkinsons UK stall, RNLI, a tombola, Guess the Name of the Doll and many more.

If you are interested in booking a stall for the day, (£10 for the day) please telephone 01904 490522 to check availability.

ST LEONARD’S HOSPICE 28 NOVEMBER Christmas Fair

1-4pm at St Leonard’s Hospice on Tadcaster Road (YO24 1GL).

There will be various stalls, games, cakes, festive refreshments and Father Christmas. Entry is a £1 donation for adults.

Create a Christmas to remember with freshly cut English Christmas trees and handmade wreaths. Take home a fantastic selection of traditional and contemporary decorations, twinkling lights and festive plants to transform your home into the perfect place to celebrate Christmas with family and friends.

Open daily 10am-5pm, free admission with plentiful free parking.

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Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA www.jrtheatre.co.uk 5 - 12 DECEMBER Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Another rollocking romp of a panto! Rowntree Players As she turns 18 Snow White becomes the fairest in the land and the Wicked Queen isn’t happy. Nor are the dwarfs she has working all hours down the mine finding crystals to power her sinister laboratory in the base. But don’t worry Dame Nancy Nip and her son Tuck, recently qualified cosmetic surgeons, are on hand to put things right…

13 DECEMBER The Time of Our Lives

Join the dancers from Reflex Dance Troupe as we take you on a journey from the rock and roll of the 50s to the current

LIGHT UP A LIFE SERVICES 2 DECEMBER

7pm at The Market Place, Easingwold

6 DECEMBER 6pm at St Helens Square, York 13 DECEMBER 4.30pm at Selby Abbey, Selby

hits of today! Tina Turner, Elvis Presley, Queen and even the Spice Girls have all had an influence in the music industry and as we travel through the greatest hits of all time we are such there is something for everyone, get ready for the Time of Your Life!...

18 - 19 DECEMBER Shepherd Group Brass Bands Christmas Concert All four shepherd Group Brass Bands come together to perform a Christmas Extravaganza at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre.

20 DECEMBER A Christmas Stocking Music Night

The only show you need to get the Christmas festivities started, with classic Christmas music performed by a live band and some of York’s top soloists, under the musical direction of Don Pears. A festive celebration of live music raising funds for the Joseph Rowntree Theatre.

Christmas tree, Please contact Judy Wilson, Events Fundraising on 01904 777777 or visit our website www. stleonardshospice.org.uk

CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARDS UNTIL 17 DECEMBER Cards for Good Causes

A unique way to remember someone this Christmas. See page 32

At St Helen’s Church, St Helen’s Square and St Martin’s Church, Coney Street.

10am - 4pm - Monday to Saturday and 12 -4pm on Sundays.

For more infomation or to dedicate a light on our

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includes Alne Hall Cheshire Home, Brunswick Organic Nursery and Craft Workshop, Jessie’s Fund, The Wilberforce Trust, Yorkshire Wildlife and Yorkshire Cancer Research.

NELLIVISION Cinem@thefolkhall New Earswick 20 December Cinderella (U)

2pm. A live action version of the fairy story about a poor young woman who leaves her glass slipper behind at the royal ball, setting Prince Charming on a quest to find his beloved.

Tickets for films are available from the Folk Hall 01904 769621. Mon to Fri 9-5pm and online via www. nellivisioncinemayork.com.

Adult £4 Child £2 (under 15), Family Ticket £8 (2 Adults &2 children or 1 Adult & 3 children) Refreshments available from the bar and cafe.

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB 8 DECEMBER Meeting - A floral demonstration by Carys Harrison entitled ‘Holly, Ivy and some Bling’ Exciting ideas for Christmas at Wigginton Recreational Hall starting at 7.30pm.

All arrangements will be raffled afterwards. Tea and coffee served. Members and visitors welcome. Visitors £5 on the door. See our website: www. haxbyandwiggintonflowerclub. com

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POPPLETON TITHE BARN 5 DECEMBER Christmas Fair

10am - 4pm at Church Lane, Nether Poppleton, York YO26 6LF. Stalls galore. Plus tombola and Bran Tub. Complimentary refreshments. Adults £3, Children free. Santa’s Grotto from 2pm. Gift for every child with £3 ticket.

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ST MARY’S, HAXBY 12 DECEMBER Christmas Concert in St Mary’s Church

2.30pm with Skipton and York RI Goldenrail Band. The concert will be recorded for broadcasting later with music for listening and a chance to sing along to some old favourites.

Tickets are £7.50 (including refreshments) available from Vale Radio at Haxby Memorial Hall.

To book your free taster session visit www.pqacademy.com or call FREEPHONE 0800 531 6282

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BURTON AGNES HALL UNTIL 23 DECEMBER Christmas Opening

The Christmas opening of Burton Agnes Hall offers a chance for visitors to view the house in all its festive glory.

Adults £10, Seniors £9.50, Children £5, Under 5’s free.

24 NOVEMBER TO 2 DECEMBER Christmas Craft Days

View the Hall gloriously decorated for Christmas then join Head Guide Pauline Waslin.

Pauline will demonstrate making the crafts that you see at Christmastime and reveal the secrets behind the handmade decorations in the Hall. £20 pp (incl refreshments).

Advance booking required.

Please call the Estate Office 01262 490324 to book

HUNTINGTON COMMUNITY CENTRE 28 NOVEMBER Table Top Sale

11am-3pm. Take a table to clear the decks pre Christmas or come along and pick up some bargains. Tombola. Admission 50p includes tea & coffee. Book a table for £5. Contact 01904 760246/ 760044, maureen@ huntingtoncentre.plus.com

HUNTINGTON PRIMARY ACADEMY 11 DECEMBER Christmas Fair

4.30-6.30pm. Stalls, refreshments, raffle and of course Father Christmas!

The Hovingham Village Market

5th December 19th December Saturday 10:30am to 1:30pm

Hovingham is 20 miles North of York, between Helmsley and Malton on B1257

2016 Market Days

6th Feb 7th May 6th Aug

5th March 2nd April 4th June 2nd July 3rd Sept 1st Oct

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DUNNINGTON LIBRARY 14 DECEMBER Coffee Morning and Craft Stalls 10 am – 12.30pm.

FRIENDS OF DUNNINGTON LIBRARY 19 DECEMBER Christmas Carols with mince pies and hot drink.

2.30pm -4.30pm. Tickets £3. Tickets available from Dunnington Library.

YORK CEMETERY 11 DECEMBER Annual Carol Concert

In the beautiful Grade 2 listed cemetery chapel, drama, traditional carols and readings, a musical performance by

BURST WITH CHRISTMAS CHEER AT BURTON AGNES HALL! Burton Agnes Hall is set to wow visitors once again with their spectacular Christmas display!

Taking inspiration from their gardens, grounds and the Yorkshire Wolds, the Cunliffe-Lister family creates exquisite Christmas displays each year. The Hall’s stunning display includes a mix of traditional and contemporary styles, a bountifully decked Christmas tree from the Estate’s forest and predominantly handcrafted decorations, including quilled paper snowflakes, knitted stockings, snowmen and Christmas scenes under glass cloches.

Young visitors can follow the children’s trail and find homemade felt snowman dolls hidden in each room.

Children can visit Father Christmas each Sunday in December when the Hall is open between 12noon and 4pm. As dusk falls, the grounds are illuminated by twinkling lights in the topiary bushes, and there’ll roaring fire in the Great Hall.

There’s festive treats in the courtyard, the café and in the Christmas Shop, Home & Garden Shop and in the Gift Shop.

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Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk before Tuesday 1st December Quodlibet, homemade mince pies and fruit punch. A wonderful evening to get you into the christmas spirit! Free entry. www.yorkcemetery.org.uk

WIGGINTON AND HAXBY WI 10 DECEMBER 2010’s - Christmas Social 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby.

WE ARE THEATRE 10, 17, 24 JANUARY 2016 Mort Auditions We are holding open auditions for all ages for Terry Pratchett’s MORT, adapted by Stephen Briggs to be performed the week of 20 June 2016 at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre.

STRENSALL LIBRARY EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY Under Five Story Time

RSPB, YORK GROUP

Free. 3.30pm-4pm

4 DECEMBER Intro To Ebay

12pm-1pm. Free but only 6 prebooked places available (please bring fully charged device with you)

10 DECEMBER Free Library Creative Writing Group

2-3.30pm. Please contact Sarah for details before attending.

“Christmas Eve in Strensall” is the story title!

15 DECEMBER Childrens’ Snowflake Crafts

19 The Village, Strensall, York, YO32 5XS Telephone 01904 552677 www.exploreyork.org.uk

9 DECEMBER Illustrated talk on “ Deserts of India” by Tom Lawson Tom Lawson is a regular speaker to the York group and is a knowledgeable and well-travelled birder, an accomplished photographer and speaker.

7.30pm at Temple Hall, York St. John University, Lord Mayors Walk, York, YO31 7EX. Non-members welcome.

Entrance £3 Group members, £3.50 non members.

3.30pm - 4.30pm. Free but only 8 pre-booked places available.

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HAXBY & WIGGINTON LIBERAL DEMOCRATS 28 NOVEMBER Surgery for Residents

With City Councillor Ian Cuthbertson from 10:30-12pm at Haxby Library.

DUNNINGTON METHODIST CHURCH 2 DECEMBER Christmas Floral Arrangements by Fiona Hogg 7.30pm at the Methodist Church. Refreshments will be provided during the interval.

Raising much needed funds for repairs to the Church roof.

Tickets £7 available from Jocelyn Auton on 488044, Fiona Hogg on 488528 or Chris Carr on 488338.

NEWBURGH PRIORY CHRISTMAS FAIR 3 DECEMBER 5.30-9PM & 4 DECEMBER 9.30-3PM On 3rd December there is a drinks reception, shopping and carols being sung by Queen Mary’s School Choir.

In addition to the shopping on 4th December, there is a lunch and talk by Astrid of Alice & Astrid www.aliceandastrid. com; dynamics of setting up the business, sourcing and designing materials. Alongside the fair, Newburgh Priory Christmas Trees will also be being sold.

Proceeds of the fair to Leeds Paediatric Rheumatology Department Supporting Juvenile Chronic Arthritis Trust Fund.

www.newburghpriory.co.uk

SCAMPSTON HALL 5 - 20 DECEMBER Christmas Trees for sale

10am - 4pm. Local estate grown Christmas trees are available to buy from Scampston Walled Garden and Lowthorpe. A 10% discount is available for season ticket holders. www.scampston.co.uk

WILBERFORCE TRUST 28 NOVEMBER Christmas Fayre

2-4.30pm at the Folk Hall, New Earswick. See page 8

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16 DECEMBER Christmas Carol Service

1.45pm - 3.15pm at All Saints Church, Huntington. See page 8

Charity Christmas Cards

Wilberforce Trust Christmas cards are being sold in the Charity Card Shops in St Helen’s Square and St Martin’s Church, Coney Street. Cards are from original designs by local artist Vicky Ford. 10 cards for £3 (two designs).

NEST (NEW EARSWICK SHARING TOGETHER) 2, 9, 16 DECEMBER

New Earswick Sharing Together would love to see you at the Sleeper Path Community Garden and Allotment on Wednesday mornings open 10 to 12 noon. Weather permitting

YORK MAKERS CHRISTMAS FAIR 29 NOVEMBER

other festive musical magic

2-4pm at Wiggington Recreation Hall.

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11am – 3pm at Clements Hall, York

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HAXBY SINGERS 12 DECEMBER A Night of Miracles and

7.30pm at Haxby Memorial Hall.

Musical Director Maggie Fayers Accompanist Matthew Palmer.

Tickets available on the door or from choir members - £6 Adults, £3 Children. Refreshments included.

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HAXBY LIBRARY 10 DECEMBER Christmas in Narnia

4pm -5.30pm. £3 per child Age: 5-12’s. Through the wardrobe for seasonal crafts and activities in the magical world of Narnia.

At Haxby Explore Library, Station Road, Haxby, YO32 3LT. telephone 01904 552660 or email haxby@exploreyork.org.uk

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in York.

STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS 4 DECEMBER Concert - ‘Lo! He Comes!

7.30pm in the Chapel of the Bar Convent on Blossom Street in York. The event will be a celebration of Advent and Christmas in music and words and will include some congregational items for all to join in with.

Tickets cost £12 and they include a glass of wine and mince pies. Tickets are available from The Bar Convent on 01904 643238, by email: reception@bar-convent. org.uk, or via the website www.bar-convent.org.uk.

Please book in advance.

19 DECEMBER ‘Sing Noël: A Christmas

celebration in music and words’

7.30 pm in Stamford Bridge Village Hall. This will take the form of a festive programme of music interspersed with a pie and peas supper and delicious desserts, and will finish with a seasonal sing-along. This is a fund-raising event for the Stamford Bridge Swimming Pool.

Tickets, priced £12 to include supper, will be available from Hilary Saynor on 01759 371429, Rosemary Downey on 01904 787181, info@ stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk and from ‘Take a Leaf’ Florist in The Square at Stamford Bridge, Tel: 01759 373887.

Please book in advance so that the correct pies can be ordered!

POPPLETON COMMUNITY RAILWAY NURSERY 5 & 12 DECEMBER Christmas Open Day Sales Are you looking for that unique handmade Christmas decoration for your home?

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You will find a selection of tree and table decorations as well as a range of indoor wreaths, garlands and bowls of hyacinths.

Fresh wreaths are also available and can be made to order by contacting the nursery via telephone or email. There is also a range of winter bedding plants, perennials, shrubs and alpines for sale.

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11 DECEMBER Sing For Your Heart

Every December, Heart Research UK asks the nation to warm up their vocal chords and sing for their hearts so they can continue helping people to live happier, healthier, longer lives.

We will be singing at York Railway Station for the Sing for Your Heart charity between 6-7pm.

ST NICKS All events start at St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, YO10 3ST. More info & events: www.stnicks.org.uk, 01904 411821 3 DECEMBER Eco Homes Show & Tell

7.30-9pm Several participants of York Open Eco Homes 2015

will bring and talk about items which don’t cost the earth.

Things like chimney balloons, chimney sheep and other draught-proofing or energy and water saving measures for up to £50 have made their homes cosier, cheaper to run and more sustainable. Come and find out how to install them, or to share your own experiences.

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9 DECEMBER Mature Fruit Tree Pruning course

10am-3pm Introduction to the art and science of pruning top fruit trees not grown as trained forms: why, how, when and where. Led by experienced organic gardener Laura Potts.

Entry: £40/£30 conc. Advance booking essential.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB 1 DECEMBER Meeting

Held at Haxby Methodist Church (opposite Haxby pond) at 10am for coffee before a prompt 10.30am start. Membership costs £17.50 per year and new members are always welcome.

For more details call Val Whitcher on 01904 761282

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Christmas

The Forest Café and Courtyard Café are a perfect place to warm up with a snack and hot drink after choosing the perfect family Christmas tree to take home.

7pm at Strensall Methodist Church. Tickets £10 including buffet, Tel: 01904 491056.

DAMSELS IN SUCCESS 9 DECEMBER Meeting - Filling yourself up first this Christmas

For more tips you can put straight into practice for this Christmas, come along to our next Damsels evening.

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STRENSALL SINGERS 12 DECEMBER A musical celebration of

CHRISTMAS AT DALBY FOREST 28 NOVEMBER

The festive fun starts with the sale of UK grown Christmas trees including Firs and the traditional Christmas, locally grown, Norway Spruce. Festive wreaths are also available along with a selection Christmas gifts in the forest shop.

5, 6, 12, 13 & 19, 20 DECEMBER Come and visit Santa

Children can meet Father Christmas between 10am and 4pm in his grotto (£6 per child including a gift and sapling tree to take away).

Car admission charge (£4) is refundable against the purchase of a Christmas tree.

Stickman Activity Trail

The Julia Donaldson themed trails continue this winter with the new trail featuring the Stickman. Activity packs can be purchased from the Visitor Centre for £3.50 and activity sheets are available to download on www.forestry.gov. uk/dalbyforest

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HAXBY & WIGGINTON METHODIST CHURCH 12 & 19 DECEMBER Christmas is coming ...and so is Santa - with a twist!

Father Christmas is coming to Aroma Coffee Shop, The Village, Haxby - with a twist! Santa will be in his grotto at Aroma Coffee Shop from 10-12 and 2-4 on both days.

Everyone welcome, no need to book - and free! We ask though, that anyone wanting to come, would bring a small new toy to give to the children on the children’s ward at York Hospital - that’s the twist!

Children who visit Santa will, of course, also receive a small (edible) gift when they visit.

Please come and help us to spread the Christmas spirit to children in hospital!

15 DECEMBER Carols at Aroma

5pm. Free cake and coffee

16 DECEMBER

Carol Service at 10am Carol Singing at Wyre Mews at 7pm. Gareth Davies Jones Concert at Church at 7.30pm.

Free entry – donations to Christian Aid

19 DECEMBER Carol Singing at Haxby Arcade

10.30am, including bucket collection for a local Charity

21 DECEMBER

Carol Singing at Jubilee Court 7pm – singing and mince pies

22 DECEMBER

TNT Christmas Holiday Club 9.30am – 4pm. Followed by worship in the church for all the family

PIGLETS ADVENTURE PARK 5 - 24 DECEMBER Magical Sleigh Rides via Elf Airlines

For a truly magical Christmas experience for the entire family visit Piglets Adventure Farm in Towthorpe.

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NSPCC CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA 5 DECEMBER With Margaret Berg and students Christmas songs and other favourite melodies

At Stockton on the Forest Village Hall at 7.30pm.

Tickets £12 (includes glass of wine/soft drink & nibbles). Tickets from Margaret Berg on 01904 491604 or 07971874369 NSPCC and EVERY CHILDHOOD IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR

ST MARY’S CHURCH, STRENSALL 18 DECEMBER

Carols at The Inn 6.30pm – 7.30pm at The Ship Inn. The Salvation Army Band will lead us as we sing carols outside under the Christmas tree. Collection for the Salvation Army and Grace Children’s Home in Nepal.

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Poppleton Community Railway Nursery Christmas Open Days Are you looking for that unique handmade Christmas decoration for your home?

If so why not visit Poppleton Community Railway Nursery where you will find a selection of tree and table decorations as well as a range of indoor wreaths, garlands and bowls of hyacinths. Fresh wreaths are also available and can be made to order by contacting the nursery via telephone or email.

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SHORT STORY WAKING UP TO WHEEZY

by Jackie Brewster

“Daffers, come quick!” Barry called from the front garden. “It’s happened again.”

Daphne sighed and lifted the cat off her lap. Snow was falling in soft fat flakes and she had no desire to go outside. Anyway, she could guess what this was all about. Ever since Barry had bought that eight foot inflatable snowman from a car boot sale there’d been nothing but trouble.

Why couldn’t he just have put up some festive outdoor lights like everyone else?

She slowly changed out of her slippers and wrapped a thick scarf round her neck. Through the hall window she could see Barry pacing up and down the drive. She could also see that the space next to the cherry tree where the snowman usually stooped - it couldn’t stand upright because it had several slow punctures - was empty.

“Oh good, you’re here,” Barry said, his hot breath turning to clouds of mist in the air, “it’s sabotage, that’s what it is.”

“What is dear?” Daphne asked innocently.

“Just look,” he said, pointing at the garage door. Someone had arranged Wheezy (for that’s what she privately called the snowman) so that it was pinned beneath the garage door, half in and half out of the garage. She covered her mouth quickly with her hand.

“I suppose that’s someone’s idea of a joke?” Barry said angrily. “I mean, how did they even get the garage door open?”

“It’s probably teenagers,” she said calmly. “You know how creative they can be.”

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Yesterday morning they had found Wheezy perched on the garden wall in the lotus position, and the night before someone had gaffer taped its hands so it looked like it was clinging to the guttering above the lounge window.

“I’ve a good mind to call the police,” Barry said, pulling open the garage door.

“Oh, really?” Daphne had been waiting for this. “And what do you expect them to do about it?

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“I could install CCTV,” Barry mumbled.

“It’s hardly worth it dear,” she said quickly, “just for a cheap snowman with a sinister grin, who looks like he’s had a fight with a puncture repair kit.”

“I shall have to pump some more air in him,” Barry said, trying, and failing to make the snowman stand up straight.

Wheezy did have a strange expression. After Barry got it home he attempted to clean it up with white spirit, which had only resulted in smearing the paintwork on the snowman’s face. Now its mouth seemed to grimace. The neighbours had complained that it frightened their kids.

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“No. I mean in the back garden,” she suggested hopefully, “maybe behind the shed?”

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Barry dragged the collapsing snowman back into its position by the cherry tree.

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Daphne bit her cheek and looked away.

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Barry asked. “Looking out of the window?”

Daphne shuddered at the very idea.

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Daphne sighed. It seemed the snowman would be terrifying the local residents for another night.

But Daphne was a woman of quiet invention. She had plenty more adventures for Wheezy up her sleeve.

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It is such a popular time in our household that December has been dubbed “Christmas month”. The tree and decorations go up at the first opportunity, we dust off the Michael Bublé Christmas CD, and everything becomes a bit more sparkly. I’m convinced my other half gets more excited than our two young girls.

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No doubt we’ll do just the same again next year.

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DUNNINGTON RAINBOWS & BROWNIES Contact Karen Prince 01904 489364.

STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Contact the Secretary, Dorothea Scarlett on 01904 761198 WHITE ROSE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION For more information and an application form please contact our membership secretary Peter West at 5, The Paddock, Melmerby, Ripon HG4 5HW Tel: 01765 640409 email: peterwest33@yahoo.co.uk.

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 Chester 01904 760258 or email chester.emma@ btinternet.com

WIGGINTON & HAXBY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Contact Angela Bailey, 01904 763229. wiggi haxbywi.wordpress.com

SCOUTS & GUIDES DUNNINGTON SCOUTS, CUBS & BEAVERS Contact Group Scout Leader, Brian Prince: 01904 489364/07552 353571 or bjprince56@ yahoo.co.uk

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. www. lordmayorsown.btck.co.uk 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

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 Catherine or Ellie: 01904 769176.

ORCHARD PARK RECREATION & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION www.orchardpark.org.uk e-mail: info@orchardpark. org.uk Bookings tel: 07759 126680 POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL www.poppletonroadhall. org.uk. Please contact

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the Booking Secretary on 786008 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 SHIPTON COMMUNITY CENTRE www.facebook.com/ ShiptonByBeningbrough or Call 01904 470586.

STOCKTON-ON-THE-FOREST VILLAGE HALL Contact: 01904 400409.

THE BOARD SCHOOL HUNTINGTON MEETING CENTRE Meeting Rooms available Contact 01904 760246 or 760044 or maureen@ huntingtoncentre.plus.com 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 www.yorkramblers. org.uk or on eastyorkshireramblers. org.uk SPORTS CLUBS CAPOEIRA IN YORK 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 Small, friendly Tennis Club with 4 courts on East Parade and in Glen Gardens. A thriving Junior section, Cardio fitness & coaching for all abilities.

Floodlights, so evening play continues all winter. 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 HUNTINGTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB PETANQUE CLUB We are a small Petanque (boules) club that plays at Huntington Sports & Social Club, North Lane, Huntington every Thursday evening from 18.30. Call Dennis on 762698 or Sheila on 768849 or just ask for directions in the bar!

NEW EARSWICK CRICKET CLUB Contact Paul: 07533655470 or paul. stimpson3@btinternet.com or Matt: 07885282937 or matty_noble@hotmail. co.uk HAXBY NETBALL CLUB Club secretary Hannah on 07811 428 731

HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB Contact Club’s secretary Pam: 07547 095 603 or junior section, Audrey Smith: 01904 761641.

NEW EARSWICK TENNIS CLUB Contact Joanne: 07835 948593 HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB Please contact Audrey Smith 01904 761641 / 07936 746 439 / 07547 095 603 PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUB Contact Ruth: 07886926420 POPPLETON BADMINTON CLUB Contact Caroline Steel on 01904 787191 or carosteel@hotmail.co.uk SANDBURN HALL BADMINTON CLUB. 2-3.30pm every Friiday afternoon (all year round!) at the 4 court sports hall at Sandburn Hall. We are not league standard and play for fun. All ages welcome and players with some experience welcome, but maybe not for total beginners.

Anyone interested please call Stephen Marshall on 01904 490440.

SHERIFF HUTTON BOWLS CLUB Contact Jill Johnson 01347878545 Email: jilljohnson878@ yahoo.co.uk or Roy Thompson 01347878644 email: thompsonroy5@ gmail.com STRENSALL COMMUNITY YOUTH AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION Contact: 07951 920308 or strensallsa@tesco.net.

STRENSALL FOOTBALL CLUB. Contact Clare Inkster on 07932 392231 STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUB Contact Annette, Secretary: 01904 492807 STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS Contact Jackie: 01904 492993 STRENSALL THURSDAY EVENING BADMINTON CLUB Contact Stephen Marshall on 01904 490440 or stephen.marshall2@ homecall.co.uk TERRINGTON LAWN BOWLS CLUB Contact: 01653 619276 emsg1967-bowls@yahoo. co.uk WIGGINTON & HAXBY TABLE TENNIS wiggintonhaxbytable tennis.co.uk

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WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB Contact Colin: 01904 760877 or colin@cellis23. plus.com WIGGINTON GRASSHOPPERS Contact Richard, FA Level 1 instructor: 07814 266987 YORK HOTSHOTS CHEERLEADING CLUB Contact Anna: 07507638804 or e-mail yorkhotshots@hotmail. co.uk YORK ROULEURS Visit yorkrouleurs.co.uk or email yorkrouleurs@gmail. com YORK TENNIS CLUB Clifton Park. Tennis for all the family, visit us at www. yorktennisclub.net or contact club coach John Moore on 07896636173

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Pen Life Chartered Financial Planners............................27 FIREPLACES & STOVES Focus Fireplaces................15 FOOD & DRINK Beechwood Close Hotel......46 Sidings Hotel & Restaurant.46 Little Cook Company, The...57 FUEL Dalby Firewood..................35 Standeven Firewood...........65 FUNERAL DIRECTORS JG Fielder Funeral Services ........................................59 FURNITURE & INTERIORS Interiors at Nine to Eleven...13 GARAGE DOORS & REPAIRS Hobman Garage Doors.......20 Premier Garage Doors........16 GARDENS Castle Howard Garden Centre. ........................................47 Jim’s Mowing....................70 Linear Fencing & Landscapes ........................................70 Lushington Garden Buildings.. ........................................73 Oakwood Landscaping.......72 On The Fence (York) Ltd.....72 Sharps World of Wood........73 York Landscapes................71 Vertigrow...........................51 GRAPHIC DESIGN Number 23........................54 HAIRDRESSERS Vision Hair & Beauty...........31 HEALTH & BEAUTY Gaia Holistix.......................55 Redmayne Lodge...............39 Vision Hair & Beauty...........31 HEATING Power Heating...................11 JOINERS Dukes Joinery....................69 Joinery and Property Services. ........................................69 JW Joinery........................20 Neil Jackson Joiner............26 Norton Joinery Ltd.............35 Robert High & Son Joinery.. 35 SM Maintenance................22 KITCHENS & BEDROOMS

Bluewater Bathrooms.........14 Calladene’s Home & Property Services............................14 Dream Doors Ltd.................9 Instyle Kitchens & Bedrooms.3 Instyle Kitchen Facelifts......25 Kitchen Revive...................26 Robert High & Son Joinery.. 35 York Kitchens.....................17 MARKETS Hovingham Village Market..50 MOBILITY MV Mobility.......................52 NURSERIES & CHILDCARE York Montessori Nursery.....49 OPTICIANS Haxby Opticians.................52 Specsavers Opticians.........60 PAINTING & DECORATING Dave Kavanagh Painting & Decorating.........................69 SP Essex Decorating..........65 PEST CONTROL York Environmental Services... ........................................70 PHOTOGRAPHY Paul Crick Fine Art Photographer........................55 PLASTERING ABM Plastering & Tiling......73 J Weaver Plastering...........20 PLUMBING & HEATING BG Plumbing & Heating......20 DJC Plumbing, Heating and Gas Engineers...................70 Gas Servicing by Gemma...69 GW Plumbing......................2 Haxby Plumbing & Heating.59 HC Engineering Ltd............18 JDL Electrical & Plumbing...26 Kenson Gas and Plumbing....5 Plumbing by Taylor.............63 Power Heating...................11 PLUMBING - GENERAL 50 Plus, The......................18 TP Plumbing Ltd................69 PORTRAITS & ART Brian Waller Artist..............56 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Barry Benson Handyman....59 Calladene’s Home & Property Services............................14 DIY Dave...........................69

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