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Well done to the city for getting up and on with it. Show your support for the Viking Festival this month. Despite the Jorvik Viking Centre being flooded, along with other venues, with lots of help

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“However, a visit to the JORVIK Viking Centre was only part of the Festival experience, and with our other attractions and the majority of venues remaining dry throughout the recent flooding, we’ll continue to welcome the Viking invaders this February, and hope that the next flood we experience will be one of Viking enthusiasts congregating in the city from 15 – 21 February.”

“When we decided to focus the theme for the 2016 on the 1000th anniversary of Canute taking the throne of England, little did we realise that we’d have our own moment of standing with water lapping at our feet, commanding it to stop its flow, but that’s what happened – and just like Canute, the water continued to rise within the attraction despite our best efforts,” comments Sarah Maltby, director of attractions for York Archaeological Trust.

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Before you agree to a sale price, call Calladene’s as we believe we can offer a much more competitive price. We know from experience we are often 30-40% cheaper.”

With over two decades of experience, Steve and his son Jodie have a solid reputation for excellent craftsmanship, service and pricing.

Steve explained: “We guarantee to beat any like-for-like quote, so there should be need for gimmicky sales if your pricing is reasonable from the start. We look at the true cost of the project.”

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“We talk to all our customers about their requirements however large or small the job. For our bedroom and kitchen fittings, we book a time to talk the the client, take measurements, show samples, go through the price list and then produce computerised images and our overall price for the project”, said Steve. “Once we’ve delivered

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verybody knows that to contact the Police or another Emergency Service that 999 is the emergency number.

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The non emergency number for the Police is 101. This number offers several options and the option to report an incident will put you through to the same Control Room as a 999 call. The only difference between the two numbers is that you may have a short wait for your call to be answered when using 101. Should the staff in the Control Room believe that on listening to your call that it is an emergency then Officers will still be dispatched immediately from the use of the 101 number.

There is an option when calling 101 to speak to an individual Officer. This is not an option to report a new incident but is a good way to ask questions of your local officers or to request an update on an ongoing investigation.

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Time For Afternoon Tea & Beautiful Gowns With Blossom & Belle Would-be brides are invited to a special Bridal Tea Party at the Tithe Barn, Nether Poppleton near York on Sunday 21st February 1pm-3pm.

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s the aura of Christmas completely wears off, I’m sure many of you may be left with one festive reminder: a life’s supply of Christmas left-overs. Maybe not the chocolates or mince pies that would be gratefully accepted, but perhaps some freezer bags of turkey and stuffing.

Personally, I love it because Christmas food is always the best! It made me wonder what festive food is enjoyed in other parts of the world. Having a dad that travels a lot, I often see streams of photos accompanied by stories of crazy cultural differences. Whilst many of us in the Western world enjoy cows, pigs or chicken, many other places enjoy the most exotic and bizarre-looking fish, assortments of insects, or plates of jellied blood!

Although this may repulse many of us here in the West, to people in other cultures our food might likewise seem repulsive!

In our westernised society, we eat with a unified agreement, sharing and accepting our idea of mutual morals and ‘nice’ tastes. However, maybe our view is skewed. Pigs are actually one of the most intelligent creatures on the planet, smarter than cats, dogs and horses with the ability to learn new skills easily and store them in their long-term memories… So why do we find it acceptable to eat them? Recently, the Daily Mail announced that IQ tests have revealed that pigs can outsmart both dogs and chimpanzees, with their intelligence levels often matching that of three-year old children! Also they too can be family pets (provided you live on a farm), so it’s fairly baffling as to why we find it acceptable to eat them as a cultural norm whilst turning our noses up at the thought of eating these other animals.

Despite this, we shouldn’t suddenly feel shamed for buying a pack of bacon from the supermarket, or immediately convert to vegetarianism at the apparent injustice, but maybe we should try to break our inherent social stigma towards other cultural foods.

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Volunteering with our friendly local group is a fantastic way to make a difference. We are currently looking for volunteers for the following roles and would welcome anyone with a few hours to spare.

Volunteer Transport Co-ordinator

Could you help people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in our local area get to events and activities? As Volunteer Transport Co-ordinator you could be: • Drawing up rotas for Volunteer Drivers and organising a vehicle booking system • Meeting new people and supporting other volunteers • Providing up-to-date information to people with MS about available transport options • aOverseeing the maintenance andgreat operation of Branch andscheduling helping ensurethe that newvehicles, people, varied lunch menu and we are following legal requirements maintenance and operation of company.

Volunteer drivers and • You don’t need a driving license to be our Volunteer Transport Co-ordinator – you just Branch vehicles. assistants pick up and need good organisational skillsdrop and a off friendly manner!

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The MS Society in York started in 1956 and Lord Martin Fitzalan Howard was first Patron. Many early members are still involved in the society today including Mike Golding, our current President.

Like many Charities, the MS Branch relies on fundraising events and the work of their fantastic volunteers. You may have heard of ‘Charlie’s Angels’, four amazing female fundraisers, who have raised over £100,000 in the last 23 years.

The Branch set up an MS Café 11 years ago, again run purely by volunteers, which is held every Friday between 11am and 3pm at the Folk Hall in New Earswick. The Café offers

We are also looking for people to drive the minibus and to – help outjust withneed transport, licence you good forThe example by correctly loading wheelchairs intoorganisational the minibus. skills and a vehicles are also used for • If you enjoy driving, meeting new people and being part of a friendly team, please get friendly manner! monthly providing in touch forexcursions more information.

• opportunities For a driving role,for you’ll need a clean members todriving licence and a minimum of 2 years driving your test. You will also need to be over 21 years of age. get outsince andpassing about.

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Induction, training and support is given to our volunteers. Out-of-pocket expenses paid.

and Passenger Inevitably, the York Branch has undergone many due theseAssistants To find outchanges more about opportunities please Looking for people to development in Chris technology. email on york@mssociety.org.uk or to drive the minibus 60 years ago volunteers helpedon 01904 call Jackie 758 577and to help out with transport. For a driving to deliver coal to members role, you’ll need a clean driving whereas today they assist with MSdriving Helpline: 0808 licence 800 8000 (Freephone) and a minimum of 2 computer courses, info@mssociety.org.uk www.mssociety.org.uk years driving since passing your lesson assistance, short breaks Multiple Sclerosis Society. Registered charity nosalso 1139257/SC041990. test. You will need to be equipment and even help with Registered as a limited company in England and Wales 07451571 over 21 years of age. taking degree courses.

Volunteering is a fantastic way to make a difference. The York branch are currently looking for volunteers for the following roles:

Induction, training and support is given to our volunteers. Outof-pocket expenses paid.

Volunteer Transport Co-ordinator

Drawing up driver rotas, meeting

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

CHURCHFIELD OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE 15 FEBRUARY Annual General Meeting

7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall.

All welcome to come along and find out what we have done in the past year and what the plans for the future are. Your views on the Open Space are important.

YORK ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 17 FEB Forget Me Not Memory Cafe, Tang Hall

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

2 FEB 11am - 1pm. Kirk Memory Café, New Earswick Held on the first Tuesday of the month.

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NEST (NEW EARSWICK SHARING TOGETHER) 3, 10, 17, 24 FEBRUARY

New Earswick Sharing Together would love to see you at the Sleeper Path Community Wednesday of the month

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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.

Singing for the Brain THURSDAY AFTERNOONS 1.30 - 3pm at New Earswick

1st & 3rd Tuesday AFTERNOONS

Garden and Allotment on Wednesday mornings open 10 to 12 noon. Weather permitting

WEAR IT BEAT IT BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION 6 FEBRUARY Fundraising event at The Lemon Tree in Poppleton

February is ‘heart month’ and to mark it, the British Heart Foundation runs a campaign to raise awareness. This year it is called Wear it Beat it.

To support our efforts, we invite everyone who can, to come to The Lemon Tree, Allerton Drive Nether Poppleton between 10am -12 noon, dressed in their best red outfits.

The cafe will be open as normal and we will have a tombola, greetings cards and heart themed items for sale.

ROYAL LIFESAVING SOCIETY “SAVE A BABY’S LIFE” WORKSHOPS

These free sessions show parents, parents to be and grandparents how to cope in the unlikely event of a baby emergency such as stopping breathing, choking and drowning. Booking is essential.

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

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STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WI 16 FEBRUARY Meeting

A Pupils Recollections of York Charity Schools by Mrs Goodrum. Competition - A school Photograph. 7.15pm at Strensall Village Hall.

WILBERFORCE TRUST 18 FEBRUARY - 24 MARCH Africa Class

10am – noon. Africa themed activities for adults with disabilities including learning disabilities and visual impairments. £60 for all 6 sessions incl. ingredients and materials. African Art and tasty bakes to take home.

For further information or to sign up for the course, please contact Anne Parkinson, 01904 760037 or email a.parkinson@ wilberforcetrust.org.uk by 11 February

THE YORKSHIRE WOLDS CYCLE CHALLENGE 16 & 17 JULY Cycle 146 miles in 2 days.....

Raising funds for Ryedale Special Families. Yorkshire Wolds stuuning circular route with an overnight halfway stopover with food, bar and live music. For full details and to register, visit: www.yorkshirewoldscycle challenge.org.uk or telephone: 01653 699000 or 01653 690503. See page 47.

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CHARITY PAMPER NIGHT 2 FEBRUARY At Reflections Hair & Beauty Salon

6-9pm. Come and join us for a relaxing pamper night. Raising money for Macmillan. At 12 Farndale Avenue, Osbaldwick, York, YO1 3PE Raffle tickets available in salon now, suggested donations of £1. Free goody bags for the first 50 people, refreshments.

Please call to pre book your 15 minute holistic treatment with Joanne - Reflexology, Indian Head massage, Hot Stone Massage, Crystal Therapy, mini Neals Yard Facial.

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JORVIK VIKING FESTIVAL 15 - 21 FEBRUARY A Royal Theme for Europe’s largest Viking Festival.

See page 10 for details of this years programme of events.

ST LEONARDS HOSPICE SELBY 5 FEBRUARY Ceilidh featuring The Jelly Bean Band.

At Drax Sports and Social Club, Selby. Tickets are just £10 and include a light supper to ensure energy levels are kept to a max.

Book your tickets at www. stleonardshospice.org.uk Alternatively from the Hospice or one of the Hospice Selby Shops. For more information contact Fundraising on 01904 77 77 77

CUPPA IN THE LOUNGE TUESDAYS Knit and natter or bring or learn other crafts, board games or come for just a natter.

At Living Word Church on Huntington Road from 2pm to 4pm. Refreshments. Everyone welcome ALL Free, Contact 01904 400315

ST ANDREW SOCIETY OF YORK 27 FEBRUARY ’Antiques Roadshow’

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commencing at 7.30pm, and incorporating a Cheese and Wine Evening. Entry is £12.50 per person. A professional auctioneer and valuer will be in attendance and selected ’curios’ will be publicly valued.

THE HALEY SISTERS 12 MARCH The Haley Sisters with Brian Smith on guitar.

From 8pm at Huntington Working Mens Club. North Moor Road. 50’s. 60’s amd Country music. In aid of Multiple Sclerosis, York Branch.

Tickets £5 from the club on 01904 768370 or telephone 01904 769101.

WIGGINTON AND HAXBY WI 2 FEBRUARY Meeting

Sugar Craft Demonstration with Iced Yorkshire. Competition Handmade decorated cup cake.

We meet on the first Tuesday of the month in Wigginton Recreation Main Hall at 7.30pm.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB 2 FEBRUARY Meeting

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

STRENSALL LIBRARY TUESDAYS Under Five Story Time – free 3.30pm-4pm

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Free Children’s Valentine Crafts 3.30pm - 4.30pm. 6 prebooked places only

23 FEBRUARY Free Intro to Facebook session.

2.15pm-3.15pm 4 pre-booked places only

25 FEBRUARY Free Library Creative Writing Group

2pm - 3.30pm.(please contact Sarah for details before attending) Strensall Library 19 The Village, Strensall, York, YO32 5XS 01904 552677, E: strensall@exploreyork.org.uk www.exploreyork.org.uk

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON U3A 19 FEBRUARY ‘Memories of Working at Chequers’.

A talk by Alan Lavender MBE. 2pm in Wigginton Recreation Hall £3, including refreshments.

All welcome. More details from dorothy.croft10@gmail.com

WELBURN VILLAGE HALL 27 FEBRUARY Happy Jack by John Godber

7.30pm. This amusing and touching play follows the lives of Jack and Liz – a funny, bickering, loving couple – from their early courtship to retirement. Inspired by John Godber’s own grandparents this will leave you with a warm glow in your heart. Performed by the Library Theatre Touring Company. Tickets priced £8 contact Sylvia on 01653 619764 or e-mail welburnvh@gmail.com.

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JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA www.jrtheatre.co.uk 3 - 6 FEBRUARY The Phantom of the Opera

Following the success of their production of Jekyll & Hyde the Musical in 2015, The York Orchard Musical Theatre Company are delighted to present The Phantom of the Opera.With stunning special effects, superbly talented cast and mesmerising set and costumes, The Phantom of the Opera promises to be a spectacular show not to be missed.

11 - 13 FEBRUARY The Witches of Eastwick

York St John Musical Production Society, are proud to present The

Witches of Eastwick to celebrate our 51st year. This Musical tells the tale of the quaint town of Eastwick and how it is turned upside down, when a mysterious stranger comes to town, capturing the hearts of three bewitching ladies, and sending the locals into a frenzy of gossip and lies!

17 - 20 FEBRUARY & 24 - 27 FEBRUARY Les Miserables

It’s in its 30th year in London and it’s broken box offices records across the world – Les Misérables is the show that consistently comes out on top in polls to find “the nation’s favourite musical”. All the more remarkable for a show that was actually panned by most critics when it first opened at the Barbican in 1985. Pick Me Up are staging a youth production

of the show that will give York audiences the chance to see some fantastic musical stars of the future in action.

21 - 23 FEBRUARY She Stoops To Conquer

Wealthy countryman Mr Harcastle is looking forward to introducing his daughter Kate to the son of his old friend Sir Charles Marlow with a view to marriage. But mayhem ensues and mistakes multiply when his mischevious stepson Tony Lumpkin tricks young Marlow and his friend Hastings into believing Mr Hardcastle is a common innkeeper. When Kate discovers Marlow is petrified of ladies of class but a charmer with common girls she pretends to be a barmaid and stoops to conquer his heart.

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Explore Haxby Library Learning Centre. Telephone 01904552660 or email haxby@ exploreyork.org.uk

HAXBY LIBRARY 4 FEBRUARY Harry Potter Night 2016

Join us at Haxwort’s school of Wizardry for a day of spells and potions and other wizarding activities. All ages welcome.

4.30-5pm at Explore Haxby Library Learning Centre, Station Road, Haxby, YO32 3DJ. Cost £2. Booking is essential

16 FEBRUARY Viking crafts

Free Viking craft activities for children. Ages 6-12. 2-5pm at Explore Haxby Library. No booking required, just drop in

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB 9 FEBRUARY Meeting - An illustrated talk

by Sarah Hopps entitled ‘A garden for all seasons’ 7.30pm at Wigginton Recreational Hall. All members and visitors welcome. Visitors £5 on the door. Tea and coffee served.New members welcome - further details from Janet Pepper 01347 823601 See www. haxbyandwiggintonflowerclub. com for more details

ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE GARDENING CLUB 9 FEBRUARY Meeting - an illustrated talk entitled “York Museum Gardens Through The Seasons” by Alison Pringle, Curator, York Museum Gardens.

7.30pm in the Conference Hall, Askham Bryan College, Askham Bryan, York, YO23 3FR. Members free admission, visitors £5 on the door.

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP 23 FEBRUARY Open Meeting

7.30pm in the VIllage hall.

An evening of archives, photographs and fond memories. Come along and

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ST MARY’S CHURCH HAXBY We shall be holding a plant sale at the beginning of May and would appreciate any donations of plants. For more details please contact Sheila Wiggins.

01904 763956 Further details will follow in the April edition of the Handymag!

FLYING DUCKS YOUTH THEATRE 17 - 19 MARCH Bugsy Malone

Prepare to return to the

1920’s for a non-stop performance of fun, entertainment and charmingly madcap routines, presented by an all youth cast from Flying Ducks Youth Theatre based in Haxby.

Featuring all the classic songs from Oscar-winning writer Paul Williams including Bad Guys, My Name is Tallulah and So You Wanna Be a Boxer, and the iconic splurge guns.

In this film noir spoof of the gangsters in New York, the message is one of good, clean fun, perfect for a night out for all the family.

7.30pm plus Saturday matinee at 2.30pm at Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York.

Tickets now on sale £10 adults, £8 concessions Online via: www. thelittleboxoffice.com/ flyingducks or by phone from Michael Whyte 01904 768963.

EBOR GROUP RAILWAY MODELLERS 20 & 21 FEBRUARY 5th Annual Model Railway Exhibition At Holy Trinity Church Hall, Melrosegate.

Raising money for York Against Cancer.

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RSPB, YORK BRANCH 9 FEBRUARY Illustrated talk on “Bulgaria – The Autumnal Mass Migration” by Roger Barnes.

SNOWDROP SPECTACULAR Every February, hundreds of thousands of hardy snowdrops push through the cold winter ground, creating a magnificent white carpet across the woodland floor of the much-loved Elizabethan stately home.

The Cunliffe-Lister family invites visitor to wrap up warmly and celebrate the start of the new season by enjoying the breath taking display of snowdrops at their historic home in February.

Simon Cunliffe-Lister says: “At the end of a long winter we relish the sight of the hardy little plants every year.

They remind us that winter, however harsh, does eventually give way to spring!”

After seeing the snowdrops visitors can stroll around the Hall’s courtyard, the Home and Garden Shop, the Gift Shop, the Courtyard Café and propagated plant displays.

The Snowdrop Spectacular takes place from 6th February - 6th March 2016, 11am to 4pm daily.

Entrance charges: Adults £7, OAPs and concessions £6.50, children (aged 5-15 years) £4, under 5s free.

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Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk before Tuesday 9th February Bulgaria is an exciting birding destination.

Tonight’s talk will be focussing on the autumnal mass migration of 100,000’s of birds down the Black Sea Coast- the Via Pontica.

The coast forms a major flyway from Europe and Asia, with birds en-route to the Bosphorus Crossing point in Turkey.

Apart from birds, there will be much of general interest too.

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.

online: www.filmfolkhall. eventbrite.com (booking fee applies to online sales) Tickets are also available on the night, subject to availability.

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FILM AT THE FOLK HALL 26 FEBRUARY Mr Holmes (PG)

7.30pm. Mr Holmes (played by Ian McKellen) focuses on the man behind the mysteries. In 1947 the world’s most famous detective returns from a journey to Japan and reminisces about his famous cases.

(Contains infrequent upsetting scenes) Tickets from, The Folk Hall, Hawthorn Terrace, New Earswick, YO32 4AQ Tel: 01904 769621 Reception open Mon-Fri 9-5pm email: filmfolkhall@talktalk

13 FEBRUARY & 10 MARCH Kidz kaf, is a kaf run by children for our community.

It offers a place to enjoy a lunch, whilst meeting up with friends old or new. Each month there are a range of homemade hot and cold tasty treats, all made and served by the children.

12 - 2pm at Hurst Hall community centre. For further information contact Lynette on 442989

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BRIDAL TEA PARTY 21 FEBRUARY Blossom & Belle.

CONCERT IN AID OF PARKINSONS UK 12 MARCH ‘Swing into Spring’ with Margaret Berg and Guests.

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Leaves begin to yellow, wilt and decay. Branch dieback occurs.

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Large scale root damage affects structural stability and makes trees liable to blowing over, especially in high winds.

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GARDENING Feathered Friends

By Pippa Greenwood

Watching wild birds in your garden is a real delight, and as many help to keep pests at bay for much of the year it makes sense to encourage them in.

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MICROCHIPPING

From 6th April 2016 Microchipping of all dogs over 8 weeks of age will be the law!!!

Those found without a microchip will have the benefits explained to them and be given a short period to comply. If they fail to chip their dog, owners will face a fine of up to £500.

Having your dog microchipped is one of the best ways to increase your pet’s chances of getting home. Unlike dog tags and collars, which can fall off or be removed, microchipping is a permanent form of identifying your dog. But don’t forget the law says all dogs must wear a collar and tag, with their owner’s name, address and telephone number on it.

A microchip is a small electronic device, the size of a grain of rice, which is implanted under the dog’s skin (this procedure should cause no more discomfort than a standard vaccination).The chip contains a unique number that can be read by a scanner. The dog owner’s contact details relating to this unique number are logged on a central database, so should the dog ever go missing or be stolen it can be scanned by local authorities and vets.

Sadly owners forget to notify their microchip database of their new contact details if they move address or change telephone numbers.

Please remember that from April 2016 it will be a requirement under the law that you must keep your dog’s microchip information up-to-date; if you do not, then the microchip is useless.

It’s really quite simple to update the details for your dog’s microchip. You can do it online, by telephone or by post, depending on which database your chip is registered to. Charges for updating your chip details also vary across the microchip databases.

If you don’t have the chip number, ask your vet to scan your dog’s microchip

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MONDAY MORNING DISEASE ‘Monday Morning Disease’ is so called because it typically occurred in working horses when they had enjoyed time off at the weekend.

Set-fast or ‘tying-up’ are some of many names used to describe what is known as Exertional Rhabdomyolysis in the veterinary world. It is a common exercise-associated muscle disease seen in horses with some horses suffer from re-occurring episodes and some horses only having one or two episode during their entire life time.

There are many different causes for the disease such as sudden increase in workload, poor fitness, over feeding high carbohydrate diets, general illness, electrolyte imbalance and heritable disorders. Identification of the underlying cause will help managing and preventing future attacks.

Most suffering horses are seen sweating with a stiff gait and muscle trembles after exercising. Other signs may be reluctance to walk, stretching out, rapid breathing and painful tense hind quarters. If you notice any of these signs stop working your horse and call your vet. Forcing a horse to work through an episode may cause further damage.

The vet will usually carry out a physical examination and take a blood sample to guide treatment and identify underlying cause/s. Chronic cases may also require a urine sample and muscle biopsy.

Most horses suffering from Monday Morning Disease can be managed by dietary changes and a gradual increase in exercise. After resting or exercising less over winter it is important to not suddenly over-work your horse. Start out with light exercise and gradually increase training as your horse gets back in to fitness.

Horses fed on a high grain diet are more likely to suffer than those fed on a low-grain and highfat diet. If your horse is prone to developing Monday Morning Disease he should be kept on hay or grass, with minimal grain or sweet feed supplements. Vitamins and mineral supplements may be added as needed to make up a complete and balanced diet. To meet energy requirements a fat source can be included in the diet, such as vegetable oil.

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CLAXTON & SAND HUTTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Contact Rachel: 07970 956022.

CRAFT AND CHAT GROUP Contact: 01904 762255.

CUPPA IN THE LOUNGE Knit and natter or bring or learn other crafts. Board games or just come for a natter. Refreshments.

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HUNTINGTON BRIDGE CLUB Contact Marianne: 01904 761892.

STRENSALL CAKE CLUB Meets third Wednesday of every month. 7-9.30pm at Durlston Drive Community Centre, off Barley Rise, Strensall, York, YO32 5AT STRENSALL DINING GROUP Contact: 01904 490987.

HUNTINGTON OVER SIXTIES CLUB Contact Sonia: 01904 632782.

STRENSALL READING GROUP Contact Sarah: 01904 490876 or Pam: 01904 764518.

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SHERIFF HUTTON ANGLERS For further details contact either of the following, Mr M Kirby (Secretary) Tel no 01904 415932 or Mr P Wileman (Treasurer) Tel no 07983 300068 www. shanglers.wordpress.com SILVER SONG BOX Contact Thea Jacob on 01904 634390 STRENSALL ST MARY’S ART GROUP Telephone 01904 492217 or 01904 490079 STRENSALL BRIDGE CLUB Strensall Village Hall, Thursday at 7pm For nonserious bridge.

Contact John: 01904 769618.

WRITERS TOGETHER A small friendly creative writing group meeting fortnightly on Tuesdays. If you would like to join us please call Betty on 01904 701972 or Linda on 07484 180696.

YORK & DISTRICT SPINNERS, WEAVERS & DYERS www.yorks-guild-wsd.org.uk Meets 3rd Saturday in the Month at the Yorkshire Farming Museum.

Contact Madeline - 01904 784274 or m.evans104@ gmail.com YORK AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Meets each Thursday at 8pm at the Bishopthorpe Social Club in Bishopthorpe.

YORK BONSAI SOCIETY. Contact: Andy 01757 268145.

YORK CAVING CLUB Contact: 07747 063181 or visit www.yorkcavingclub. org.uk or email: info@ yorkcavingclub.org.uk.

YORK FLOWER CLUB Everyone is welcome. Ring 01904 744819 for further details.

YORK GARRISON WAR GAMING CLUB Contact Lee on 07990 544365 or www. yorkgarrison.co.uk

YORK LADIES CIRCLE See our website www. ladiescircle.co.uk/York.

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YORKSHIRE MINIATURISTS ASSOCIATION Contact Ann: 01757 288974 or Elizabeth: 01904 795361.

YOUTH CLUBS AT OAKEN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE 01904 769176. info@oakengrove.org.uk YORK JAPAN SOCIETY For details: email yjs@ mhm-translation.co.uk or find us on Facebook.

YORK RI SPEAKERS CLUB We offer coaching/ guidance/support in Public Speaking/Presentations.

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Contact Tel. 01904767452 BREATHE EASY YORK Contact Sue: 01904 410 003 or visit www. breatheeasyyork.co.uk.

CANCER CARE CENTRE The Centre is open Mon to Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm.

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CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAU Free and confidential advice. Contact: 0844 826 9705 or visit www.yorkcab. org.uk.

EBOR LIFESAVING CLUB Teaches lifesaving and life support skills on Friday evenings, during term time at Energise. For more information contact Marie tel. 01904425751 or email eborlsc@hotmail.co.uk HALVES Would you like an opportunity to meet with others who share the loss of their other half?

We meet on the first Saturday each month at noon over a light lunch and a hot drink, for about 90 minutes at The Ark/ Trinity Methodist Church on Monkgate, York. YO31 7PB. For more information ring 01904 345870 or email info@arkchurch.co.uk MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY YORK BRANCH Contact: 01904 758577 or visit www2.mssociety.org. uk/York MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP Contact Lesley Ogle for more information 01347 822919 or lesleyandderekogle@ hotmail.com OAKEN GROVE SURFERS Contact: 01904 769176.

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REFLECT Pregnancy choice and pregnancy loss support.

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THE ENCEPHALITIS SOCIETY 32 Castlegate, Malton, YO17 7DT. Admin Line: 01653 692583. Support Line 01653 699599. Email: mail@encephalitis.info. or visit www.encephalitis.info YORK AND DISTRICT PAIN MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Contact Gordon: 01904 491141 or Jill: 01904 708490 or visit www. ypmsg.co.uk.

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SUPPORT GROUP Contact Ron on 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or email ron.middlemass@ o2.co.uk.

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CITY OF YORK AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Contact Mike: 01904 767013 or visit www. yorkfamilyhistory.org.uk.

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS YORK LOCAL GROUP t: 01904 639853 or www. rspb.org.uk/groups/York.

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HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITION Contact: 01904 760659.

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY. Contact the Secretary: 01904 760871 or visit www.riverfosssociety.co.uk.

FUNDRAISING BRITISH RED CROSS Contact Linda: 01904 692550 or Helen: 01904 693027.

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EUPHONICS LADIES CHOIR. Contact Val on 01904 758285 for more information.

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We are on Facebook and Twitter. www. mondayplayers.com THE SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BAND Ring Charles: 07802 190250.

YORK CONCERT BAND .

Call the Secretary, Jill, on 01904 629065.

YORK FAMILY CHOIR A brand new singing group for the whole community.

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YORK FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE Call: 01904 554628 or text ‘info’ to 07624 802244.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A Contact Dorothy on 01904 767392

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

SOCIETIES

STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Contact the Secretary, Dorothea Scarlett on 01904 761198

DUNNINGTON RAINBOWS & BROWNIES Contact Karen Prince 01904 489364.

WHITE ROSE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION Contact membership secretary Peter West at 5, The Paddock, Melmerby, Ripon HG4 5HW Tel: 01765 640409 email: peterwest33@yahoo.co.uk.

ORCHARD PARK PRESCHOOL Contact Sandra: 07407 700315 or 01904 626361.

2ND HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCOUT GROUP Contact Linda Parkinson: 01904 769167.

WIGGINTON & HAXBY OVER SIXTIES Contact Margaret, Secretary: 01904 760625

POPPLETON UNDER FIVES For more info visit www. poppletonunderfives.org.uk or call 07530 342716

HAXBY MOOR DISTRICT GIRL GUIDING To register visit www. girlguiding.org.uk/ interested. 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

MARYGATE PRESCHOOL at Clifton Methodist Church, Clifton, York.

T: 07922 538027. marygatepreschoolyork@ yahoo.com.marygatepre schoolyork.co.uk

SHERIFF HUTTON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP www.sheriff-huttonplaygroup.org or telephone 07717 799646.

SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP. Call Margaret on 01347 878314.

SHIPTON PRE-SCHOOL & TODDLERS. Contact: 07546 571089.

PLAYGROUPS

SINNINGTON PRE SCHOOL Contact Kerry or Suzanne: 07799727656.

EARWIGS, NEW EARSWICK Centre information champion 01904 552646.

STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP Contact Fiona: 07746 806426.

HAXBY PLAYGROUPS Contact: 01904 768966 or email manager@ haxbyplaygroups.

STRENSALL TINY STEPS TODDLER GROUP Contact 01904 442826

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STRENSALL STEPPING STONES PRE-SCHOOL Contact Vicki on 01904 442826

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

VILLAGE HALL HIRE FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY VILLAGE HALL Call 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.

Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 9th February

org.uk Bookings tel: 07759 126680

or eastyorkshireramblers. org.uk

POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL www.poppletonroadhall. org.uk. Please contact the Booking Secretary on 786008

SPORTS CLUBS

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.

CAPOEIRA IN YORK Email or phone John Jobling on john@ciyc.org. uk or 07962963406 FUN SQUASH Every Sunday morning at Dunnington Sports Centre.

Ages 5-8 years. Contact Head Coach Gary on 07739 808698 or email gs.crossland@btinternet. com HAXBY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Contact Ian: 07909 991541or www. haxbykarate.co.uk or info@ haxbykarate.co.uk.

HAXBY TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Contact Neil: 01904 761908.

HEWORTH TENNIS CLUB www.heworthtennisclub. co.uk or email info@ heworthtennisclub.co.uk HUNTINGTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Contact Karl: 07896 674299 or gafbr@ rocketmail.com.

T: Jason: 07714471271 HUNTINGTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB PETANQUE CLUB Call Dennis on 762698 or Sheila on 768849 or just ask for directions in the bar!

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

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

STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUB T: Jenny on 01904 491010

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

STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS Contact Jackie: 01904 492993

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. 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 THURSDAY EVENING BADMINTON CLUB Contact Stephen Marshall on 01904 490440 or stephen.marshall2@ homecall.co.uk TERRINGTON LAWN BOWLS CLUB Contact: 01653 619276 WIGGINTON & HAXBY TABLE TENNIS wiggintonhaxbytable tennis.co.uk WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB Contact Colin: 01904 760877 or colin@cellis23. plus.com

HANDY LOCAL LISTINGS

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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

STRENSALL FOOTBALL CLUB. Contact Clare Inkster on 07932 392231

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ACCOUNTANTS & BOOKKEEPING PCLG Chartered Accountants.. ........................................57 AERIALS & AUDIOVISUAL ADI Communications..........60 Aerial Services...................28 BLTV Aerials........................9 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AP Design Services............22 Prospect Design.................52 ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS Burton Agnes Hall..............50 BATHROOMS Bluewater Bathrooms & Kitchens..............................8 Monks Cross Tiles & Bathrooms.........................29 York Bathrooms.................13 BLINDS AA Blinds..........................24 Artura Blinds......................18 Blind Image.......................12 BUILDERS ALH Builders......................24 E Wrightson Builder............59 Eastgate Building Contractors. ........................................29 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL Damsels in Success...........55 Steve Page .......................43 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Debbie Todd Forever Living.36 CARPET CLEANING Clifton Carpet Cleaning.......28 Future Carpet Cleaning Services Ltd......................59 Kevin Atkinson Carpet Cleaning............................18 CARPETS AND FLOORING Acomb Flooring Company Ltd. ..........................................6 CARS & SERVICING Autoservices York Ltd.........64 North Yorkshire Motors.......62 Paint X..............................64 The Caravan Medic............63

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CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Dunnington Squash Club....47 Pauline Quirke Academy.....55 Tread the Boards................47 CLEANING Lorraine’s Home Cleaning Services............................59 COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY Computer Troubleshooters..43 G-TEC...............................54 NYCOM Ltd.......................62 COUNSELLING Steve Page .......................43 DENTISTS Howardian Dental Practice.. 43 DRAINAGE Easaway Environmental......24 ELECTRICIANS JDL Electrical Plumbing......59 Judge Electrical.................24 Wilson Electrical (York) Ltd.. 18 ESTATE AGENTS Greens Estate Agents.........27 Hudson Moody...................80 FENCING & SHEDS Linear Fencing...................65 On The Fence (York) Ltd.....65 Sharps World of Wood........66 York Landscapes Ltd..........68 FINANCES Pen Life Associates Ltd......39 FIREPLACES & STOVES Focus Fireplaces................17 FOOD & DRINK Beechwood Close Hotel......35 The Sidings.......................45 FRAMING Artisan Frames..................36 FUEL Corners Warmers...............43 Standeven Firewood...........62 FUNERAL DIRECTORS JG Fielder & Son................54 FURNITURE & INTERIORS Interiors at Nine to Eleven...33 GARAGE DOORS & REPAIRS Hobman Garage Doors.......62 Premier Garage Doors........18

GARDENING Bartlett Tree Experts...........66 Gardencare.......................69 Jim’s Mowing....................67 Linear Fencing...................65 Lushington Garden Buildings.. ........................................68 Oakwood Landscaping.......66 On The Fence (York) Ltd.....65 Sharps World of Wood........66 Rock and Stone York Ltd.....67 White Rose Resin Drives.....67 York Landscapes Ltd..........68 GRAPHIC DESIGN Number 23........................79 HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS Clare Flint Make-up............34 Gaia Holistix.......................54 Mandy Johnson Haircare in the Home..........................34 Slimming World.................37 Vision Hair & Beauty...........35 HEATING Power Heating...................11 JOINERY Dukes Joinery....................62 Joinery and Property Services. ........................................62 JW Joinery........................18 Neil Jackson Joiner............59 Norton Joinery Ltd.............56 Robert High & Son Joinery.. 59 SM Maintenance................28 KITCHENS & BEDROOMS Bluewater Bathrooms & Kitchens..............................8 Calladene’s Home & Property Services............................21 Dream Doors Ltd...............25 Instyle Kitchens & Bedrooms.. ..................................7 & 14 Instyle Kitchen & Bedrooms Facelifts............................53 Kitchen Revive...................26 Bedroom Revive.................51 York Kitchens.....................13 MARKETS Hovingham Village Market..55

MOBILITY MV Mobility.......................52 NURSERIES York Montessori Nursery.....49 OPTICIANS Haxby Opticians.................48 Specsavers Opticians.........42 PAINTERS & DECORATORS Dave Kavanagh Painting & Decorating.........................62 SP Essex Painting & Decorating.........................22 PEST CONTROL York Environmental Services... ........................................65 PHOTOGRAPHY Paul Crick Photography......54 PLASTERING ABM Plastering & Tiling......60 PLUMBING & HEATING BG Plumbing & Heating......28 DJC Plumbing, Heating & Gas Engineers..........................60 Gas Servicing by Gemma...62 GW Plumbing......................2 Haxby Plumbing & Heating.59 HC Engineering Ltd..............8 JDL Electrical Plumbing......59 Kenson Gas and Plumbing....5 Plumbing by Taylor.............62 Power Heating...................11 PLUMBING (GENERAL) The 50 Plus.......................56 TP Plumbing......................18 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Calladene’s Home & Property Services............................21 DIY Dave...........................65 HC Engineering Ltd..............8 Joinery and Property Services. ........................................62 RMB Building Maintenance.22 SM Maintenance................28 The 50 Plus.......................56 Ultimate Handyman............24 RECRUITMENT Debbie Todd Forever Living.36 RENEWABLE ENERGY Peak Power Systems..........30

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YORK • FEBRUARY 2016 • ISSUE 120 ROOFING & GUTTERING Able Roofing......................62 JW Joinery........................18 Taylor & Sons Roofing Contractors........................28 SOFT FURNISHING Interiors at Nine to Eleven...33 Wath Court Fabrics............17 SOLICITORS Mitchells Solicitors.............32 SPORT Dunnington Squash Club....47 TILES Monks Cross Tiles & Bathrooms.........................29 Direct Tile Importers...........19 TILING ABM Plastering & Tiling......60 GT Ceramic Tiling...............62 TRAVEL Conexo Travel....................40 TREE SURGEONS Bartlett Tree Experts...........66 Yorkshire Tree Surgeons.....65

VETS Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic... ........................................71 Station House Vets.............72 WEDDINGS Blossom and Belle.............35 Clare Flint Make-up............34 Vision Hair & Beauty...........35 Beechwood Close Hotel......35 WINDOWS, DOORS & CONSERVATORIES Cloudy2Clear Uk Ltd...........61 Crystal Clear Home Improvements......................3 Inceil Ltd...........................19 Instyle Windows.................23 JG Trade Windows Ltd........11 Keepsafe Window & Door Repairs.............................21 Norton Joinery Ltd.............56 Square Deals Ltd.................9 Window Distribution Ltd........4

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