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elcome to our December edition!

With Christmas only few weeks away this edition is packed with festive cheer to help you prepare for and celebrate the festive season.

There are so many things to look forward to over Christmas; guilt-free food and drink, spending time with families, TV and games of Monopoly (well maybe not the last one!). To help you really get into the Christmas spirit, why not attend one of the local Christmas services in our centre pages this month?

Christmas is all about giving and Marie Curie are in need of volunteers to help out with their Christmas Collection Appeal this year. If you

have a bit of spare time and would like to help a good cause, see page 14.

A massive thank you to all who have supported the Handy Mag in 2016 – from our amazing advertisers to event organisers, local groups, columnists, readers and of course my brilliant team, Nicky, Phil and Gill who have helped make my life much easier all year!

I’d also like to thank our fantastic local posties who deliver the Handy Mags to every corner of the area every month, a brilliant service!

Congratulations to Mark Whitmore of Haxby for winning our October competition.

A very Happy Christmas to you all!

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This year, we have decided to keep the same theme, as it was so popular. The shops all reported back that so many people came to look at their display, and remarked how lovely it was to see shops and businesses and the local church coming together to provide something special for the community they serve.

Again, this year, shops and businesses will be allocated a specific day to put out

their display in the lead up to Christmas, and each one will feature a Christmas Carol as its theme.

The displays will then stay in place until Christmas, and some will possibly keep theirs for a short while after, so that if anyone would like to tour the village and look at the whole set, they can.

Some of the displays will be created by the shops themselves, some by volunteers, and some are designed by schools and young people’s organisations in the area.

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Local fundraiser Jennifer Carmichael explains, “The reaction you get from the general public when you collect at Christmas is wonderful and it’s a fantastically rewarding way to spend just a couple of hours of your time.

These collections make it possible for Marie Curie nurses to provide free hands-on care for people with a terminal illness in their own home, and people are always so generous during the festive season. If you are free to help for a couple of hours this Christmas, please get in touch!”

If collecting isn’t for you, then why not get involved with some festive fundraising of your own by holding a Christmas Jumper Day to work, or maybe a simple bake sale?

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Collections are taking place all over York in the run up to Christmas to help raise funds to support the local nursing service. Marie Curie nurses provide practical care and emotional support to people living with a terminal illness, and their families, in their own homes. Marie Curie services are completely free to patients and families. It costs £20 to pay for one hour of care from a Marie Curie nurse so every little bit really does help.

Last year collections across York raised over £5,500, and local fundraisers are trying to make this year even bigger and better. Help is still needed at the following collections: Poppleton Garden Centre: 3rd & 4th December McArthur Glen Designer Outlet: 3rd & 4th December York Street Collection: 11th December York Train Station: 15th December Morrisons, Foss Islands Road: 19th December

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Visit the website at www.mariecurie.org.uk/ festivefundraising to see you how you could help this Christmas.

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By Jimmy Hannon, PCSO 5637 After Christmas and the New Year many of us will be looking to take more exercise in an effort to lose those additional festive pounds.

For a lot of us this may well involve getting a cycle out of the garage or shed and using it for the first time in a period of months.

Nobody would ignore the maintenance of their car and set off on a journey without checking that it is roadworthy but many people just take the bike out and get on it without checking. It takes only a couple of minutes to check the important parts of your cycle and to make sure that they are all working. Everybody should check that the brakes are working, that the chain is oiled and undamaged and that gears are in working order at the very least.

None of this is complicated and a fault in any one of these key areas could cause you serious problems when on the road. If you do not feel confident in checking these parts of your cycle then it is inexpensive to take it to a cycle shop and have them check it for you.

When you have checked that your cycle is safe to ride make sure that you have lights that work. It goes without saying that you would not drive your car without lights on in the hours of darkness but there are still many people who do not have lights on their cycles. Whilst it is not a legal requirement to wear a cycle helmet they are relatively cheap to buy and should you ever have an accident on your cycle then a helmet will prevent you suffering a serious injury.

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SHORT STORY CHRISTMAS IS CRAFTY

by Jackie Brewster “We’re doing Christmas differently this year,” Carol announced, carrying in huge shopping bags. “Roger, stop what you’re doing and give me a hand with this tree.”

Jonty wagged his tail. He knew all about Christmas, because it happened once every seven years. Roger would set up a tree in the lounge and then climb the creaky loft ladder for the box of decorations. The pair of them would coo over the little snowmen decorations made from cotton wool and toilet roll tubes, the doily angels, and the crepe paper snowflakes that they would stick to the patio doors. Carol would get nostalgic and ask Roger to pour her a sherry and put on a Slade CD. And Jonty would lie under the coffee table, waiting patiently for a mince pie to fall on the floor.

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“The theme is Rustic Cottage,” Carol said. “You’ve got to have a theme.”

“I thought we already had a theme,” Roger said glumly.

“Do stop sulking,” Carol said.

“You decorate the tree, while I do a spot of stencilling on the patio doors.”

Jonty settled into his place beneath the coffee table. Roger hung the new decorations in silence, while Carol sprayed the glass on the patio doors so that it looked like snow had drifted up the panes. Jonty waited for the sherry and Slade but they never came, in fact Carol went up to bed early, leaving Roger to lock up.

Though Jonty regretted his lack of mince pie, he reminded himself that Christmas was different this year, so he waited in his basket until he heard sounds of snoring from the bedroom above. Then he padded into the lounge, a firm plan already in his mind. First he licked the snow off the patio doors. It tasted pleasantly of soap. Next a well-aimed leap from the back of the sofa brought the fir tree down. He then crunched his way through the gingerbread men and the clementines. They smelled better than they tasted. The raffia strings of popcorn proved interesting; he found there was no stopping once he’d begun, and it was necessary to eat the whole chain right to the end.

Then he chased the pine cones across the floor. Finally, tired and queasy, he chewed them all up as well, just for fun.

Feeling thankful for Carol, he dozed amid the wreckage of this wonderful new type of Christmas. Then he thanked Roger for kindly leaving the lounge door open; something that Roger had never once, in all Jonty’s days, done before.

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A christmas tree at St Helen’s Square, York, bearing hundreds of twinkling lights, each one representing the life of someone special, will be illuminated at 6pm alongside a special carol service.

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YORK RAMBLERS 3 DECEMBER Public Transport walk

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Classic Christmas music performed by a live band and some of York’s top soloists, under the musical direction of Don Pears.

3 - 10 DECEMBER The Hunchback of Notre Dame

A brand new rollicking romp of a panto! See page 16

16 - 17 DECEMBER Shepherd Group Brass Band

The concert features four of the bands that make up the Shepherd Group Brass Bands, with festive music of all types.

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STRENSALL SINGERS 3 DECEMBER ‘A musical celebration of Christmas’ 7pm at Strensall Methodist Church.

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11.30pm Midnight Communion.

CHRISTMAS DAY 10.30am Family Communion

St Nicholas Church, Wigginton

CHRISTMAS DAY 9.30am Christmas Day Celebration

4 DECEMBER 3.30pm Christingle Service followed by St Nicholas Day party

NEW YEARS DAY 10.30am Morning Worship

CHRISTMAS EVE 4pm Christmas Crib service

St Wilfrid’s Garrison Church

CHRISTMAS DAY 10am Christmas Day Holy Communion

CHRISTMAS EVE 4pm Christingle service with a collection for the Children’s Society

St Mary’s Church, Haxby

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11 DECEMBER 3.30pm Christingle Service CHRISTMAS EVE 3.30pm Christmas Crib Service 11.30pm Midnight Mass CHRISTMAS DAY 10am Christmas Day Holy Communion

Sheriff Hutton Churches

www.sheriffhutton.co.uk/ churches 24 DECEMBER 3pm Christingle at the Methodist Church. Fun for all the family woven around the Christmas Story CHRISTMAS DAY 9.30am at St Helen & The Holy Cross, Parish Church.

Christmas Family Holy Communion

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St Nicholas, Dunnington 4pm Christingle

St Nicholas, Dunnignton 10.30am Christmas Day Communion

CHRISTMAS EVE St Mary’s, Warthill 3pm Crib Service

Dunnington Chapel 11am Short Christmas Day Service

Holy Trinity, Stockton 4pm Crib Service

NEW YEAR’S DAY St Nicholas, Dunnington 10.30am United Benefice Service

9.30am at the Methodist Church. Christmas Day Worship

St Nicholas, Dunnington 5pm Crib Service

NEW YEARS DAY No service in either Church

Holy Trinity, Holtby 7pm Christmas Eve Communion

Benefice of Rural East York

Holy Trinity, Stockton 11.30pm Midnight Mass

Heworth Christ Church (Stockton Lane) www.heworthchristchurch. com

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St Nicholas, Dunnington 11.30pm Midnight Mass

4 DECEMBER St Nicholas Church, Dunnington 10.30am St Nicholas Patronal Festival

CHRISTMAS DAY St Mary’s, Warthill 9am Christmas Day Communion

Holy Trinity, Stockton, 10.30am Christingle

Holy Trinity, Stockton 10.30am Christmas Day Service

11.30pm Christmas Eve Holy Communion

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CARDS FOR GOOD CAUSES UNTIL 17 DECEMBER Card for Good Causes

Cards for good causes with 26 national and local Charities including Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Jessie’s Fund, The Wilberforce Trust, Alne Hall, Cheshire Homes, Brunswick Organic Nursery and Craft Workshop, and Yorkshire Cancer Research will be open for selling Charity Christmas Cards and Gifts, from 10am till 4pm, Monday to Saturday and Sunday from 12 midday till 4pm, at St Helen’s Church St Helen’s Square. Also at St Martin’s Church Coney Street, Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm.

Cards for Good Causes is a National Charity with around 300 sites around the Country and depends on Volunteers in the shops, which we are very grateful for.

If you would like to volunteer please ring Janet Wilson on 07979 267301.

THE CASTLE HOWARD SANTA RUN 3 DECEMBER

9.30am, 10.00am and 10.30am.

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STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP 30 NOVEMBER AGM followed by Infotainment!

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Short AGM, followed by Infotainment, (a form of entertainment which happens to have some facts in the mix)!

Bring your own drinks, glasses & nibbles!

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THE FORESTERS 10 DECEMBER Folk & Fun Christmas Concert

7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Bring your own drinks and supper and join the party!

The Foresters Folk Group has been playing music in and around York for 45 years having formed in 1971. The blend of folk, country, humour, monologues (and even popular music) has an appeal to a wide ranging audience. The line up comprises Mike Brown (vocals, guitar, mandolin and banjo,) Fred Ring (bass, vocals and guitar,) Dee Marshall (vocals, flute & percussion,) Jo Wheldon (fiddle and vocals) and Stephen Marshall (vocals, guitar and mandolin.)

Music influences include the original base of folk and roots music but now with anything that is easy listening and invites audience participation with words to help.

Tickets £8 Tel Steve 01904 490440 or email stephen.marshall2@homecall. co.uk

STRENSALL LIBRARY MONDAYS U5 Story Time

3.30pm-4pm. We are continuing to look for more volunteers on a

rotation basis to help deliver this exciting free weekly session!

2016/17 children’s Blood Axe Reading Challenge will continue throughout December through to Saturday 28th January 2017.

21 JANUARY Free Children’s Afternoon

1.45pm – 4.45pm. Mud Pie Arts will deliver a “Three Sillies” storytelling session and Sandra’s Crafts will be delivering a glass painting session. Children can also learn about York’s history and the York Panorama with a hands on craft session. Please contact the Library to book a FREE place for your child on any of the three sessions. For ages 5yrs – 12yrs. Carers to stay with children.

For more information or to book, please contact the Library.

19 The Village, Strensall, York, YO32 5XS T: 01904 552677, E: strensall@ exploreyork.org.uk Website - www.exploreyork.org. ukll, York, YO32 5ZS

BURTON AGNES 29 NOVEMBER 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. 1-4pm. £20 per person (including refreshments). Advance booking required.

1 & 15 DECEMBER Twilight Evening with carols 5-9pm. Mulled wine and mince pies in the courtyard, with the Hall and its spectacular decorations lit at night.

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8 DECEMBER Celebrating Christmas through the Years

SELECTED DATES IN DECEMBER Magical evening with Father Christmas

2pm. An insightful and fascinating talk about the history of Christmas at Burton Agnes Hall. No booking required.

3, 10 & 17 DECEMBER An Audience with Father Christmas and Jingles the Magic Elf.

Join Father Christmas, Mrs Christmas and Jingles the Magic Elf for a performance of magic and song, a special gift and photographs.

Performances at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. £12.50 per child, £7 per adult. Advance booking required. www.burtonagnes.com

SELECTED DATES IN DECEMBER Christmas Afternoon Teas

CASTLE HOWARD 19 NOVEMBER TO 23 DECEMBER Christmas at Castle Howard

Experience Castle Howard’s grand interiors dressed for Christmas; an unforgettable start to the festive season for all the family.

SELECTED DATES IN NOVEMBER & DECEMBER Audience with Father Christmas

18 DECEMBER Twilight Christmas at Castle Howard

Explore Castle Howard as night falls when the decorations, candle and firelight bring a magic to the elegant interiors.

Carol signing, reindeer and Audiences with Father Christmas add to the festivities.

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STOCKTON ON THE FOREST 1 DECEMBER Stockton-on-the-Forest & Hopgrove History Group

POPPLETON COMMUNITY RAILWAY NURSERY 10 DECEMBER Christmas Open Day 10am - 3pm

17 DECEMBER Final sale and collection of orders.

10am – 1pm.

www.poppletonrailwaynursery. co.uk, email pcrn.info@yahoo. co.uk, or call on 01904 797623

Meeting in the Long Room, Stockton Village Hall, 7.30pm Speaker is Richard Green on ‘The Holgate Windmill’. Nonmembers welcome.

3 DECEMBER Christmas Fair

In aid of Holy Trinity Church at Stockton Hall from 10am -12 noon. Stalls, cakes, refreshments and children’s activities everyone welcome.

4 DECEMBER Christingle Service

Holy Trinity Church at 10.30am.

During December follow the Advent Trail throughout

POPPLETON COMMUNITY RAILWAY NURSERY

CHRISTMAS

OPEN DAY SATURDAY 10TH DECEMBER from 10am - 3pm

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. Perennials, shrubs, bedding plants, will also be available.

Stockton on the Forest. Maps available from Holy Trinity Church from 3rd December onwards.

For all events in Stockton on the Forest see www. stocktonontheforest.org.uk or email sofnews@sky.com

FRIENDS OF HUNTINGTON LIBRARY 5 DECEMBER Coffee Morning

10am until noon at Huntington Library, Garth Road, York, YO32 9QJ. Drop in for coffee and cake and discover the events happening at Huntington Library and the wider Explore York family of libraries. We also have a book sale!

For caring, professional counselling & coaching Steve Page: BACP accredited counsellor and qualified executive & business coach Free initial consultation Sheriff Hutton based practice www.steve-page-yorks.co.uk 01347 878 982

SATURDAY 17TH DECEMBER

Final sale and collection of orders from 10am – 1pm

www.poppletonrailwaynursery.co.uk

Telephone: 01904 797623

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THE ROYAL LIFESAVING SOCIETY “Save a Baby’s Life” workshops 17 DECEMBER

10am at The Hive, Manor School. Poppleton. Book with Katie on kteastle@ntlworld.com.

CHRISTMAS EVE

These workshops are resourced by the RLSS and are free to attend, although donations are always gladly accepted (no obligation).

Holy Communion 11.30pm heworthchristchurch.com

They last about one and a half to two hours and aim to give parents, parents to be, grandparents and anyone involved with babies and young children the confidence to cope in the unlikely event of a choking or stopping breathing incident.

HEWORTH CHRIST CHURCH (STOCKTON LANE) 18 DECEMBER Carols on the Lawn

Accompanied by the Railway Institute Band. Free entry and free refreshments. Starts 4pm.

BLUEBIRD CARE CHARITY EVENT 18 MARCH 2017 Come Dancing!

Proceeds to York Against Cancer. Beginners Cha Cha Cha lesson from 6.30-7.30pm and Latin & Ballroom music to be played 7.30-11.30pm at Melodie Park, Wigginton Road Tickets £12 to include a supper of a jacket potato with chilli or cheese & a choice of desserts.

Fully licensed bar and raffle.

Tickets available from Bluebird Care, 8 Devonshire Court, Green Lane Trading Estate, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 5PQ Tel: 01904 691992

Bliss B B Hair Design Haxby Singers Christmas Concert Saturday 10th December 7:30 pm Haxby Memorial Hall

Musical Director Maggie Hawkswell Fayers Accompanist Matthew Palmer Tickets available on the door or from choir members £6 Adults £3 Children Refreshments Included

OPENING HOURS: 9am to 5pm Tue-Fri and 9am to 1pm Sat

Bliss Hair Design is pleased to announce that another experienced Stylist has joined our team, thereby increasing appointment capacity. We look forward to welcoming you to our Huntington salon.

Telephone: 01904 768293 35 North Moor Road, Huntington York YO32 9QN

Reveal Your Inner Beauty Saturday morning clinics for dermal fillers and facial rejuvenation treatments with our friendly practitioner at Dunnington Pharmacy • Home appointments to fit in with your DISCOUNT lifestyle also available.

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DALBY FOREST EVERY SATURDAY Dalby Parkrun

9am.This is a free timed 5k run event (discounted parking applies between 8.3010.30am) and is open to all.

For more information visit www. parkrun.org.uk/dalbyforest/

EVERY WEDNESDAY Nordic Walking Sessions 10-11am. Experience a genuine whole body exercise in our beautiful forest setting

Gruffalo Orienteering

Dalby Forest invites families to take part in a new forest adventure. Working in partnership with British Orienteering, children will be able to plot their way through the trees on a Gruffalo themed orienteering course. The course will be marked out on a simple map for children to use to find twelve Gruffalo markers. The Gruffalo orienteering map, along with certificate and a course map are available to buy from Dalby Forest Visitor Centre or Dalby Activity Centre for £1.50.

For further details, visit http:// www.forestry.gov.uk/gruffaloorienteering

3 DECEMBER Zombie Hunters

6-8pm. The undead are back at Dalby! Are you brave enough to take on the Zombies at Dalby Activity Centre, deep in the dark forest? This event is an extreme event and open to ages over 14yrs. Places are limited and booking is essential For more information visit www. dalbyactivitycentre.co.uk or call 01751 460590

THROUGHOUT DECEMBER Christmas at Dalby Come along and experience the festive cheer at Dalby Forest! Bring the whole family

Open up the world for your child with our Montessori nurseries.

Outstanding care and education to inspire and guide each individual child.

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Strensall 01904 490339

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to choose one of our 100% Santa approved ‘Real’ Christmas Trees on sale each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from the 2nd December and receive a free sapling tree to take home and plant.

Meet Santa and enjoy other festive activities on weekends throughout December. For more information on the trees available visit www.forestry.gov. uk/christmas

23 JUNE 2017 Dalby Forest Concerts – Rick Astley

Rick Astley is the first artist to announce Dalby Forest date for 2017 as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series promoted by the Forestry Commission.

HAXBY LIBRARY 14 DECEMBER Create your own vintage Christmas decorations

11 DECEMBER Carol Service

10.30am at the Methodist Church.

10.30am at Oaken Grove community centre. £3, age 5 and upwards, activities for adults and children.

Booking is advised.

16 DECEMBER Carols at the Inn

Also our colouring group is postponed for the moment but will be back sometime in the New Year.

18 DECEMBER ‘Follow the Star’

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CAROL SERVICES IN STRENSALL

6pm. Carols at The Ship Inn, Strensall with The Salvation Army.

4.30pm at St Wilfrid’s Garrison Church with the Military Wives choir.

For details of all other services in December please see page 40

11 DECEMBER Carols at the Nursing Homes

2pm starting at Moorlands.

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YORK’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY CAROL CONCERT 11 DECEMBER

2.30pm at York Barbican.

Now in its 59th year, the York Community Carol Concert is one of the City’s “must do” events at Christmas time.

Appearing for the very first time at the Community Carol Concert will be: Military Wives Choir York, Archies Boys Aloud, Huntington Primary Academy Choir and Lord Deramore’s Primary School Choir, along with concert regular Steve Cassidy.

Tickets £7.50 (adult), £6 (Child under 14 / OAP) or £24 Family Ticket (2 adult and 2 children) including your free Carol sheet and programme.

Proceeds from the event support the Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York’s Christmas Cheer Fund and The Press Community Appeal for Christmas which is “York Mind” www.yorkcommunitycarols.co.uk

HAXBY & WIGGINTON METHODIST CHURCH 3 DECEMBER York City Gospel Choir Christmas Concert

7pm, in aid of Christian Aid’s Christmas Appeal.

14 DECEMBER Carol Singing at Wyre Mews at 7pm 18 DECEMBER Carol Service

6.30pm with community choir and orchestra.

19 DECEMBER Carol Singing

5pm at Aroma 7pm at Jubilee Court 8pm at The Cottage, followed

by Wobbly John’s Christmas Quiz

28 DECEMBER Carol Service

10am See page 40 for Christmas services

YORK CUBS 100 16 DECEMBER 100th birthday party

6pm at the University For more information email; yorkcubs100@gmail.com See page 53

Join Father Christmas and Jingles The Magic Elf for a Magical Performance at Burton Agnes Hall this Christmas Father Christmas, Mrs Claus and Jingles the Magic Elf will be thrilling children, and adults alike, with magical performances of magic, song and storytelling.

Children will be greeted by Mrs Claus in the Great Hall and guided through spectacularly decorated rooms to meet Jingles the Magic Elf, who will perform a show of exciting festive magic. Father Christmas will then greet the children, along with Jingles and Mrs Claus, and each child will be presented with a special Christmas gift.

The Audiences with Father Christmas will take place on Saturdays 3rd, 10th and 17th December at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Each event lasts approximately an hour, with an opportunity afterwards for photographs. Tickets are £12.50 per child and include admission to the Hall and gardens. Booking is essential and each child must be accompanied by a paying adult (tickets £7 each, which includes admission to Hall and gardens).

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Father Christmas is also visiting Burton Agnes Hall every Sunday in December (except Sunday 25th December), from noon until 4pm. Children are invited to post their Christmas wish list and receive a special Christmas gift. There is no need to book, just come along.

After visiting Father Christmas, families are welcome to explore the Hall. The beautiful Elizabethan home will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland.

In the courtyard, the cafe will be serving a festive menu, and the Christmas Shop will allow visitors to recreate some of the Burton Agnes Christmas magic at home!

For those seeking the perfect Christmas gift, the Home and Garden Shop and the Gift Shop are newly stocked with a huge range of Christmas gifts and treats.

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STRENSALL AND HUNTINGTON WI

with the help of panther, Bagheera, and free spirited bear, Baloo.

13 DECEMBER Christmas Meal

Tickets available at New Earswick Folk Hall 9am to 5pm Monday - Friday and on the door if still avaliable. Also avaliable at www.filmfolkhall.com Hawthorn Terrace New Earswick YO32 4AQ 01904 769 621

FILM AT THE FOLK HALL

YORK PHILATELIC SOCIETY

18 DECEMBER The Jungle Book (PG)

13 DECEMBER Members’ evening with mince pies, plus minidisplays on any subject.

2pm. Based on the classic book

by Rudyard Kipling the film tells the story of a man-cub named Mowgli that after a threat from the tiger Shere Khan is forced to flee into the jungle and embarks on a journey of self-discovery

Meetings are held in the Denham Room of The Priory Centre, Priory Street, York.

Guests are welcome, and refreshments will be available.

NEW EARSWICK FLOWER CLUB 6 DECEMBER ‘Christmas Sparkle’ - A demonstration of flower arranging by Sue Spencer 7.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall, New Earswick.

Guest £5. Get inspired to do your own christmas decorations, or you may win one of Sue’s displays which will be raffled.

For further information please contact 01904 758265.

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Saturdays 3rd, 10th and 17th December, performances at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. £12.50 child, £7.00 adult.

Booking essential.

Join Father Christmas, Mrs Christmas and Jingles the Magic Elf for a performance of magic and songs, a special gift and photographs.

Burton Agnes, Driffield, E Yorks, YO25 4NB. 01262 490324

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6 DECEMBER Illustrated talk on “Wildlife of Strensall Common” by Peter Reed

Afternoon meeting at 2.30pm, held at Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Rd, York YO23 1BW (Between Scarcroft Road and Nunnery Lane). Tea and/ or coffee included.

Peter lives locally to the MOD training area of Strensall Common and has visited and studied the area for the last twenty years. The talk will cover the birds, both resident and migrants found there, plus mammals, reptiles, plants and insects of importance on the rare lowland habitat.

8 DECEMBER Illustrated talk on “Emus to Fairy Wrens - Travels in Western Australia” by Tom Lawson.

7.30pm at Fountains Lecture Theatre, York St. Johns University, Lord Mayors Walk, York, YO31 7EX. Tom is a knowledgeable and well-travelled local birder, an accomplished photographer and speaker. In his talk Tom will be taking us to Western Australia which covers an area larger than Western Europe or the USA. More than 500 bird species have been recorded here including 14 endemics.

For both meetings, entrance £3 Group members, £3.50 non-members. Non-members welcome.

SHERIFF HUTTON CHURCHES 13 DECEMBER School Carol Service

7pm at the Parish Church

15 DECEMBER Christmas Feature Film afternoon

With Christmas Cake and tea in the Miss Ward room at the Methodist Church. Admission free, donation to charity. 2.30pm in the Methodist Church

18 DECEMBER Christmas Celebration

3pm at the Parish Church. A short service of carols, readings & folk music followed by tea and cake.

See page 40 for Christmas services

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J G FIELDER & SON Funeral Service

Private Chapel of Rest Help or advice available 24 hours a day

YORK 654460

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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Please call us on the number opposite for a free no obligation quote.

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YORK CEMETERY 16 DECEMBER Annual Carol Concert

7.30pm (gates open at 7pm).

In the beautiful Grade 2 listed cemetery chapel. Drama, traditional carols and readings, a musical performance by Quodlibet, home-made micne pies and fruit punch. A wonderful evening to get you into the Christmas Spirit! Free event. www.yorkcemetery.org. uk/events

THE YORKSHIRE WOLDS CYCLE CHALLENGE 15 & 16 JULY 2017 Annual Fundraising Bike Ride

Open to riders of all ages and abilities, this challenging two day ride covers 146 miles following a

spectacular route on quiet roads round the stunning Yorkshire Wolds. Raising money for Ryedale Special families. www.yorkshirewold cyclechallenge.org.uk

information or to book (essential) please contact liz.bassindale@ northyorks.gov.uk

26 DECEMBER & 1 JANUARY Winter Welly Walk

10am - 3pm. Enjoy a walk in the fresh air and return to hot and cold drinks, home-made treats and plenty of festive cheer!.

YORKSHIRE ARBORETUM 21 DECEMBER Junior Rangers

Adults £6, Child 11-16 £4, Child 5-10 £2, Under 5s free. www.yorkshirearboretum.org

10am - 3pm. Join us for our Christmas Holiday Junior Rangers session. £7.50 per child. Suitable for 4-11 year olds who are accompanied by an adult. A fun packed day with a range of inside and outside activities. For more

ALL SAINTS CHURCH, HUNTINGTON 18 DECEMBER

Christmas Carols by Candlelight 6.30pm.

See page 40 for Christmas services

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YORKSHIRE HOME & PROPERTY SERVICES

ALL DIY WORK UNDERTAKEN IN AND AROUND THE HOME

(Using environmentally friendly chemicals)

- Karndean, Laminate & Solid Wood Flooring

FOR A FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE CALL STEVE OR JODIE ON 01904 760737,

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Our York care team has been providing award winning quality homecare since 1989. We offer a homecare service from 30 minutes per week to full-time Live-in Care, which enables you or your loved one to remain at home with compassion and dignity.

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UNITED BENEFICE OF HAXBY AND WIGGINTON 18 DECEMBER

ST NICKS 2, 9, 16 & 23 DECEMBER Greening up Heworth Holme

10am-12pm meet at Bad Bargain/Tang Hall Lane entrance, York, YO31 0RE Help restore the wetland meadow by creating wildlife ‘scrapes’ - seasonal wetland areas to benefit wildlife and help with flood management. Free entry, please let us know if planning to attend.

10 DECEMBER Christmas Craft Fair

9:30am-1pm at Tang Hall Explore, Fifth Avenue YO31 0PR Eco-Crafters Club, which meets at St Nicks every Wednesday 1-3pm, will be offering their lovely products at this Fair organised by the library. Free entry

14 DECEMBER Beck Clean Up Day

10am-3pm Help with future flood prevention and improve wildlife habitats, including for protected water voles, by cleaning up Tang Hall and Osbaldwick Becks. Free entry St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Ave, York YO10 3ST 01904 411821 www.stnicks.org.uk

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Christmas Carol Service by Candlelight 6.30pm at St Mary’s, Haxby and St Nicholas, Wigginton See page 40 for Christmas services

ETSY MADE LOCAL CHRISTMAS MARKET 3 DECEMBER

10am-4pm at the Hilton in York.

There will be about 24 local small craft businesses selling at this event, who are also sellers on Etsy, the global handmade marketplace.

BENEFICE OF RURAL EAST YORK 11 DECEMBER

Crib, Carols & Crackers 10.30am at Dunnington Chapel Carol Service 6pm at Holy Trinity, Stockton

18 DECEMBER

Carol Service 1030am at Dunnington Chapel Little People Nativity 4pm at St Nicholas, Dunnington Carol Service 4pm at Holy Trinity, Holtby

Carols by Candlelight 6.30pm at St Nicholas, Dunnington

23 DECEMBER

Christmas Communion and light lunch for elderly & housebound 12 noon at St Nicholas, Dunnington

See page 40 for Christmas services

MARIE CURIE Christmas Collection Appeal

See page 14 for more details

YORK RSPCA 4 DECEMBER Christmas Fair

We’re holding our annual Christmas fair from 11am to 3pm at the York Animal Home on Landing Lane. There will be lots of stalls with Christmas gifts, crafts and the favourites Everyone’s a Winner, a grand raffle and children’s lucky dips.

Please come along and help us raise much needed funds to ensure all our animals have a Christmas as good as yours.

ST NICHOLAS FAIR UNTIL 23 DECEMBER

More than 100 stallholders selling a range of gifts including jewellery, ceramics, homewares, crafts and Yorkshire produce.

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TRAVEL

By Solange Hando

The Victoria Falls

to a piece of string. Meanwhile, along the Knife’s Edge Bridge suspended in mid-air, strange poncho-clad creatures crawl like aliens across the face of the fall, soaked to the skin but gazing, exhilarated, at the force of the water and the giant rainbow over the Victoria Bridge which spans the deep river chasm. Opened in 1905, the bridge was built in England, shipped to Mozambique and assembled at the site in 14 months. Trucks and trains cross it at a snail’s pace and it marks the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.

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n November 1855, a Scottish missionary sailing down the Zambezi was the first European to set eyes on the awesome falls, long known to the natives as ‘the smoke that thunders’. “Scenes like this,” he mused, “must have been gazed upon by angels on their flight.” His name was David Livingstone and he called the falls ‘Victoria’ to honour his Queen.

Stretching 1.7 km across Zambia and Zimbabwe, reaching a height of 108 metres, twice that of Niagara, and pouring an average of 550 million litres of water a minute, the Victoria Falls defy imagination and, with all statistics combined, they are the largest in the world. Mist and spray are visible for 20 km around.

Surprisingly this mighty phenomenon does not occur on mountainous terrain but on flat land. It all started millions of years ago when earthquakes created faults in the old lava sheet and as soft material filled up the cracks, the river forced its way through,

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carving out over time the eight zigzagging gorges we see today.

But nature is not set in stone and the great Zambezi continues its work, protected by UNESCO and national parks on both sides of the border.

Most visitors view the falls from the Zambian side, where the Eastern Cataract brings the first heart-stopping moment as roaring waters plunge over the edge and the placid upper river continues to flow unaware towards the precipice. But just feet away, the great mass of water tumbles into the ‘boiling pot’, trapped in a massive swirl as it struggles to escape through the tightest of bends. A long flight of slippery steps leads down to the cauldron’s edge, a spine-chilling place where baboons bare their teeth and you might shudder at the sight of a crocodile swept over the edge.

Up on the top, those who dare bathe in the death-defying Devil’s Pool on Livingstone Island, where the explorer measured the drop with a bullet attached

Zimbabwe claims over two-thirds of the falls with 16 breathtaking viewpoints along sign-posted trails which meander through pristine rainforest to reveal the entirety of the falls: Devil’s Cataract, Main Falls, Horseshoe, Rainbow (the highest), then looking right across the bridge into Zambia. There are fewer visitors on this side and along with birds and butterflies, you might spot antelopes, bushbucks and other game. A statue of Livingstone looks down on it all, perhaps pleased that here, the water never dries.

It’s different in Zambia when around October-November, the falls can dry up, breaking up the magnificent curtain of water into narrow streams and exposing the rock face, but on the other hand, Zambia claims the best viewing spots to enjoy the full moon. On a clear night, a magical lunar rainbow, or ‘moonbow’, appears over the water, ghostly and pale to the naked eye, but a good camera might capture the colours and one of the most enduring memories of the Victoria Falls.

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“Make sure you use an unseasoned turkey.

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Turkey Magic!

By Louise Addison

My Gran insisted on soaking her Christmas turkey in brine (or ‘broin’ as she used to call it, being a Birmingham girl). I never really understood why until I tried it for myself.

You need 750g salt for a large turkey. Use a large watertight plastic box and dissolve the salt in 4 pints/2 litres of boiling water. Add 9 pints/5.5 litres of cold water and leave to cool.

Immerse the turkey in the brine, breast side down. Cover with a lid and put in a cool place like the garage for 24 hours. You might want to seal the lid or weight it down to prevent mice from gaining access! The next day empty the brine and pat the turkey dry and refrigerate overnight. Remove the bird a couple of hours before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature, and prepare in your usual way.

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cooking times, (no-one wants to serve up a plate of festive salmonella right?). Moisture loss is inevitable when you cook any type of muscle fibre. Heat causes individual coiled proteins in the fibres to unwind (the technical term is denature), then join together with one another, resulting in shrinkage and moisture loss. Meat loses about 30 percent of its weight during cooking but by brining first, you can reduce this moisture loss to as little as 15 percent. The main reason for this is because the dissolved salt causes some of the proteins in muscle fibres to pre-unwind and swell. As they unwind, the bonds that held the protein unit together as a bundle break. Water from the brine binds directly to the proteins, and then gets trapped between them when the meat cooks and the unwound proteins bind

All this ensures moister, juicier results. But what if you don’t have the container or the inclination to soak your bird? Is there an easier way? Yes, you can ‘dry-brine’, that is presalt the turkey. This seasons the meat like the wet brine, but does not use any water.

Instead, it involves rubbing salt and seasonings directly onto the meat and / or skin, and then letting the meat rest in the refrigerator before cooking.

For a 15lb /7Kg turkey you need about 3 tablespoons of salt, ¾ teaspoon of ground black pepper and herbs of your choice. Pat the turkey dry and then rub the salt mixture liberally over the surface. I like to rub about a third of it under the skin but if you don’t want to go to the bother of separating the skin from the meat it’s fine to just rub it over the skin. You need to allow time for the salt to penetrate the meat so allow a day’s brining time per 5lb /2 1/4 Kg of turkey.

Dry brining has the advantage of producing extremely crispy skin, and we all know that’s the best bit!

FINAL TIP: Make sure you use an unseasoned turkey. Avoid pre-prepared or self-basting turkeys as they have been injected with brine.

Enjoy!

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veryone seems to be talking about “the cloud”, but what does it actually mean, what’s happening in this cloud and where is it?! Firstly, I’m no IT expert (I prefer to leave that to the professionals), but simply put, the cloud is somewhere at the other end of your internet connection.

So why is a Chartered Accountant harping on about the cloud? Well, one of the fastest growing areas is “Cloud Accounting”, with more and more software providers offering their own version of an online accounting solution.

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With cloud accounting, you access your accounts and bookkeeping software via the internet, through your web browser, rather than buying a program and installing it directly onto a computer. You can use it to: Create and send invoices to customer Track who owes you what Manage expenses and cash flow Track profits etc

Benefits of Cloud Accounting Access your accounts from anywhere – as long as you have an internet connection, you can access your accounts anywhere, anytime, whether it be on a laptop, tablet or phone. You could invoice a customer whilst out on the road, or check your cash flow sat by the pool.

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The St Andrew Society of York Do you know that there is a social society here in this lovely city of York, which enjoys celebrating things Scottish? Perhaps you do too.

The historic city of York has many links with the people of Scotland and many have come to York over the centuries, to live and work here. Maybe you have Scottish blood in your veins or simply enjoy visiting the Highlands, Island and Borders.

The St Andrew Society of York has a full programme for this year. Our informal social events, not all of which have a Scottish bias, include a coffee morning, a Murder Mystery; Gardeners Questions answered by experts and a Celebration of the wonders of the Scottish Isles.

Our formal events include St Andrew’s Night dinner dance and a Burns’ Lunch. Our Ladies Circle meets monthly and we enjoy a delicious lunch in good company, often with a speaker to entertain us.

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FIRST DRIVE

By James Baggott

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WHAT IS IT? It’s the fastest front-wheel-drive car around the Nürburgring, a stripped-out hardcore celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Golf GTI and a limited edition collector’s piece all in one.

The Golf GTI Clubsport S is the result of asking engineers to do what they can to cement the GTI’s name in the hot hatch pantheon.

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Volkswagen’s Discover Navigation with a 6.5-inch colour screen - but you can upgrade to the Discover Pro for £1,325, which adds a larger screen and DAB radio. You’re missing one or two things – not least of which are the rear seats, replaced with a faux strut brace and cargo net. Cruise control is absent, unusually, leading to an oddly sparse suede steering wheel.

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO DRIVE? It drives exactly as you’d expect the car that set the fastest front-wheel-drive lap of the Nürburgring ever to drive. It’s really very savage in a straight line, barking through the exhausts with every upshift, and scrubs off speed no less impressively. The sticky Michelin Pilot Cup tyres offer huge amounts of grip, too. On the mixed and drying roads we used, the Clubsport S exhibited a little torque steer if you gave the car some stick, but far less than you might expect. Otherwise, it’s a very neutral car to drive on the road.

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Losing the rear seats makes the Clubsport S a bit of a tough sell when silhouette rivals retain the family usability and two-seat competitors are commonly less expensive, but as all of the UK’s allocation of 150 have already been sold, it’s almost a moot point.

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It is not that long until Christmas now, and if you’ve any gardening friends it is so easy to get them a present they’ll really enjoy and find useful.

Any good local garden centre will have plenty of potential gifts in a wide range of prices, sizes and shapes to suit anybody from the complete novice to the most experienced gardener. Alternatively, take a look on the internet and get some gorgeous gardening gifts delivered right to your door.

Houseplants make brilliant presents, so why not choose a couple of really good-looking ones?

At this time of year there are plenty, such as the indoor cyclamens and azaleas or a flamboyant poinsettia or a gorgeous Christmas cactus, which look fantastic whilst in flower - but don’t forget that lots of the foliage houseplants look great, too.

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YOUR LOCAL GARDENING GUIDE Outdoor plants are also an ideal choice, but make sure that you know that the plant you are choosing will go to a suitable home.

and a good sized pot could also be a present from someone else if you plan carefully.

A lovingly created pot of winter flowering bedding plants, perhaps under-planted with a few small bulbs such as crocus or miniature daffodils, will make a lovely instant garden impact present for anyone. Despite the huge quantities of Christmas paraphernalia in garden centres now, any half decent centre will still have a good range of winter bedding plants and winter interest plants available.

Anyone with an interest in growing vegetables would enjoy one of the many gardening books on the subject, or perhaps a ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ Gift Voucher Card, which lets them select the vegetables they’d like to grow from the range I offer at www.pippagreenwood.com.

Then, in the spring, we send them garden-ready plants accompanied by weekly advice and tips emails from me.

Most gardeners love to encourage birds into the garden, so how about a bird box or feeder or maybe even some bird food? Bird feeding equipment and supplies take up plenty of space in

garden centres, so you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Gardeners love practical things so a good hoe like my favourite, the SpeedHoe, will always be welcome, or how about some Micromesh-covered or polythene-covered EasyTunnels, perfect for protecting crops throughout the growing season next year? A raised bed kit is a great gift idea, too, allowing people to grow vegetables when their own soil isn’t ideal. Some kits have the option to add crop covers made from fine mesh (to keep pests out) or polythene (to protect from the worst of the weather and provide off-season warmth).

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LOCAL GROUP LISTINGS Due to the growing popularity of our community pages, you can find our Local Groups listings on our website only this month (www.thehandymag.co.uk/local/ events.php) to give us more space for all the events we help to promote!

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Alan came to us as an unclaimed stray, he is a friendly chap who would make a great pet given the chance.

As soon as his cubicle is opened he comes running for a fuss and loves to have a game with you. Alan seems slightly nervous around young children so we are looking for a home where any children are teenagers.

Daphne is the sweetest cat who came to us via an inspector after she was found abandoned with her kittens.

Daphne has been a fantastic mother and now her kittens are grown up she is looking for a home to call her own.

She is extremely friendly and will be suitable to live with infant school age children, and possibly other cats.

YORK RSPCA CHRISTMAS FAIR

We’re holding our annual Christmas fair on Sunday 4th December from 11am to 3pm at the York Animal Home on Landing Lane.

There will be lots of stalls with Christmas gifts, crafts and the favourites Everyone’s a Winner, a grand raffle and children’s lucky dips.

Please come along and help us raise much needed funds to ensure all our animals have a Christmas as good as yours.

CAN YOU HELP? ONE OF OUR FRIENDLIEST CATS IS LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME Poor Ziggy has had some bad luck recently, first of all his previous owner sadly passed away and then he contacted cat flu which has meant he has been stuck in the Centre for longer than expected.

Although he is over the sneezing stage of his cat flu he does have some lasting damage to one of his eyes and would have to be the only cat in any new home.

Despite this run of misfortune Ziggy’s spirit has not been dampened and he’s always eager to meet people, play some games, gobble a bowl of food and entertain with his crazy antics…it’s always party time in Ziggy’s world!

This energetic young fella is called Ziggy and he’s one of the friendliest cats that we’ve ever had here at York Cats Protection Adoption Centre.

If you would like to consider adopting this chipper kitty then please call the Centre on 01904 760356 or contact us through our website www.york.cats.org.uk for further details.

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A STRAY IN A MANGER! Here at Battle Flatts we are once again running our annual Christmas collection for our local animal charities during December.

Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for these charities, but unfortunately is also a time when animals tend to be forgotten. We are collecting donations of tinned & dried pet foods, treats & toys.

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Let It Snow Quiz 1. Which author created the fictional land of Narnia, where it is always snowing, but never Christmas?

2. Which of the "big six" Hollywood film studios has a snow-covered mountain as its logo?

3. Which American state has a name that means "snow covered" in Spanish?

4. What liqueur is mixed with lemonade to make a snowball cocktail?

5. Which Disney film was loosely based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Snow Queen?

6. What name is given to a snow storm that lasts for at least three hours, has winds blowing at a speed of at least 35 miles per hour and reduces visibility to a quarter of a mile or less?

7. What type of animal is Snowball in George Orwell's book Animal Farm?

8. Of all the sports at the Winter Olympics, which is the only one with "snow" in its name?

9. Which mountain range is the Abominable Snowman said to inhabit?

10. In which 1990s film does the title character go in search of Snowflake, the missing mascot of the American football team the Miami Dolphins?

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The festive season is an exciting time, with plenty of food, presents, not to mention all the decorations! Here are some tips to help keep yours pets out of trouble this festive season.

Food Alert! Keep all that extra food well away from pets. Rich foods can lead to upset tummies, but especially be aware of raisins in puddings and cakes as they can be very toxic to the kidneys.

Chocolate is another festive favourite, but as little as 50g of plain chocolate can be fatal in small dogs.

If your pets get hold of turkey bones, there is the potential for dangerous gut blockages. Also don’t forget about the presents. Dogs with their sensitive noses will be able to tell which gifts are edible and the wrapping won’t do their tummies any good either!

Visitor Alert! Christmas is a time for families and our homes are often full of visitors. Many pets revel in this extra attention but some will find it extremely stressful. If your pet is more shy than sociable, make sure they have a safe place they can retreat to.

Winter Walks! When going out walking take care of your dog’s paws.

Snow and ice can ball up between the toes, especially on furry paws, and road grit can cause nasty sores if not washed off. Also slim fine-coated breeds like whippets benefit from a coat in cold weather.

Dastardly decorations! Make sure the Christmas decorations are well out of reach or securely fastened down. Cats especially find the twinkly lights and baubles irresistible which could cause them harm if accidently swallowed or broken.

Toxic Plant Alert! When cats are not going out as much they might amuse themselves by chewing house plants. Beware of lilies which are toxic to cats. All parts including the pollen are toxic causing kidney failure. Poinsettias are also toxic.

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STOCKING FILLERS FOR PETS A quick check of well known websites bring up a plethora of gifts for our furry friends and my goodness, the wonderful things that are available! What discerning dog would not appreciate a personalised treat bag or shetland wool bow-tie? Here are some things that we at Station House Vets think are great;

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A robust chew toy: We think the KONG products are a great present for dogs of all sizes and ages. You can stuff them with treats, smear dog toothpaste in the grooves, hide them and generally keep them entertained. If you are buying a chew type toy make sure you can dent the product with your finger nail, anything harder can damage your dogs teeth.

A puzzle feeder: These are great for all sorts of pets. Maze feeders help slow the speed at which your dog eats food, so can help overweight animals. Interactive puzzle feeders provide great stimulation for cats who would naturally hunt for their food. You may need to train your cat to use them, see foodpuzzlesforcats.com for ideas.

A fishing rod toy: Apart from catnip mice these have been my cats’ favourite toys. You can make your own, anything feathery or dangly that your cat can pounce on (remember to put them away afterwards as cats can get things caught around their tongues).

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A cardboard box: My children turn the big ones into spaceships, my cat’s favourite bed is a towel lined banana box from the supermarket on top of the boiler (the robust ones also stack to make cat bunkbeds). Small pets like them to shelter under or jump onto!

Some peace and quiet: If you have lots of visitors, as well as insisting on bringing a tree (which may be viewed as either a cat activity centre or adorned with potentially edible items) indoors, make sure your pets can retreat to a quiet place should they choose to.

Do ring us for advice though, if you are worried about your pet over the holiday period.

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THE GIFT OF A GOOD BOOK Struggling to find the perfect book to give as a gift?

Or wondering what to add to your own wish list?

Maybe we can help…

The Hidden People –

The Girl Who Saved Christmas –

The British Table – Colman Andrews and

Buzz Books 2016: Fall/Winter

Alison Littlewood Crime, fantasy and historical fiction are melded together in The Hidden People. Albie Mirralls is every bit the sensible, upstanding gentleman that Victorian society wants him to be. When his cousin, Lizzie, is burnt as a changeling, Albie travels from London to her village to see justice done.

But when Albie’s own wife seems so completely changed, he finds himself questioning whether there could be some truth to the rumours about his cousin.

The perfect book for curling up with on a winter’s night.

Christopher Hirsheimer For the foodie in your life, you might want to consider this recently released tome. Featuring around 125 recipes, from the traditional to the modern, there’s plenty to tempt most taste-buds. Recipes range from long-forgotten traditional fare, to regional specialities and contemporary classics. The focus is on warming comfort food. Think Braised Brisket followed by Whisky-Soaked-Raisin and Orange Marmalade.

Little Warrior – Giuseppe

Catozzella Inspired by a tragic true story, Little Warrior tells the story of Samia Omar. Growing up in war-torn Somalia, life is hard, and dangerous.

But Samia has big dreams – she wants to follow in Mo Farah’s footsteps and compete in the Olympics. As life grows increasingly hard for women, Samia refuses to be cowed into submission. There are few options for Samia but to put her life into the hands of traffickers, in the hope of escaping to a better place. A heartbreaking read that will stay with you long past you’ve finished the last page.

Matt Haig Magic is starting to fade in Victorian England, and Amelia might be the only one who can save the day. (Father Christmas being a bit tied up with reindeers falling from the sky, angry trolls and other mishaps.) While it’s the sequel to the 2015 children’s bestseller A Boy Called Christmas, it stands up perfectly well on its own. An ideal gift for children aged 7 and up, this is a really enjoyable read. So much so that you may well find yourself borrowing it back.

Still no idea what book to go for? Download Buzz Books for free from Amazon, and you can read excerpts from 40 of this season’s new releases. Wellknown and debut writers are included, across both fiction and non-fiction. With a wide range of genres, there should be something to suit most tastes. Think of it as browsing in a bookshop, only with more time to read and the chance to sample books at home.

A Christmas Kiss – Vicky Pattison

24 year old Amber dreams of designing her own fashion line. But after a year of working as a general dogsbody for the Queen of Fashion, Diana Grant, that dream is looking increasingly unachievable. So when an opening comes up working with a leading fashion house, Amber jumps at the opportunity. With a new job and a new love, Amber’s life is looking up, but is she in danger of getting a bit too caught up in the glitzy world of fashion? Warm and funny, this is a great romantic comedy to enjoy over a glass of prosecco.

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