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elcome to our January edition. I think a lot of us will be glad to see the back of 2016. What a traumatic year! I don’t suppose many of the problems will be solved quickly in 2017 but we can only hope for more positivity and sensible decision-making. All we can do is focus on making our own local area and lives the best they can be.

On that note, there are many local groups and organisations to get involved with - from sports clubs to bridge! If you’d like to find a new hobby or join a social group or fundraise for a local cause, have a look through this month’s edition for ideas.

At the Handy Mag we had a pretty good 2016 with lots of changes, the best one being our lovely new offices. They are now looking great inside (and

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If you are feeling the post-Christmas blues, why not head out to the countryside and blow those cobwebs away. Or go and see one of the great local pantos to help cheer you up. There is lots to do as usual in our what’s on listings.

Our local businesses will be hoping for your support in 2017 when everyone is nervous about what the future will hold. Give them a chance and shop/use local when you can.

A very Happy New Year to all of our readers, advertisers, columnists and contributors.

Well done to Mrs Goudy from Huntington for winning our November competition.

Until next month…

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“If there is nothing obvious on display a thief is very unlikely to attack your vehicle as these offences are typically very quick and any offender will have smashed your window, removed your property and made good their escape in well under a minute.” properly closed and that the doors are locked, even if you are only leaving the vehicle for a minute or two.

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By Jimmy Hannon, PCSO 5637 In recent weeks, there has been an increase in thefts from unattended motor vehicles around the City of York. A wide range of items have been taken from vehicles, including satellite navigation systems, mobile phones and cash. Many of the vehicles have been parked outside their home addresses on the street in residential areas.

These crimes are opportunistic in nature and require little or no pre-planning. Individuals have simply walked down a street looking into parked cars and when they have seen something of value they have smashed the window, leant in and grabbed whatever they can see. To avoid becoming a victim of such a crime our advice is simple. Please remember to remove any items of value from your vehicle whenever you park it anywhere, or at the very least place any items out of sight within the vehicle.

We all have hectic lives however it will only take a matter of moments to remove a satellite navigation system or similar from your vehicle and keep it inside whilst your vehicle is parked unattended. If there is nothing obvious on display a thief is very unlikely to attack your vehicle as these offences are typically very quick and any offender will have smashed your window, removed your property and made good their escape in well under a minute.

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SHORT STORY

THE SCIENCE OF SNOW SHOVELLING

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Maurice laced his boots up eagerly, pleased with himself for remembering to get the snow shovel out of the shed last night.

Thanks to a thick blanket of snow, this Sunday morning was the perfect opportunity to win back the favour of Mrs Harby, his comely neighbour. What woman could resist a man with a shovel? And when it came to snow and the shovelling of it, Maurice considered himself quite the expert.

He opened his front door and was met with an unwelcome sight. Mrs Harby’s teenage grandson, Dale, was already pacing her drive wielding a shovel of his own. Maurice’s last encounter with Dale had ended with a line full of Mrs Harby’s sheets going up in flames. The boy was a menace, and, by the looks of things thought Maurice, his snow shovelling technique was a disgrace. Rather than methodically working down the driveway, Dale was randomly throwing snow everywhere.

“Can I give you some advice young man?” Maurice called over. “You’re going about that all wrong.”

“Nah, I’m alright,” Dale called back.

“I didn’t ask.” Dale kicked a pile of snow.

“I’d better lend a hand.” Maurice strode purposefully across with his shovel. It was time to impress the lady by taking control of the situation.

“You know what would get this done quicker?” Dale said, stumbling into a snow drift.

“Chucking down some hot water.”

“That’s where you’re wrong,” Maurice said. “The only way to clear this drive is with hard work.

Hot water will do more harm than good.”

“Yeah, right,” Dale said sarcastically, throwing down his shovel. “I’m off to get some.”

Good lord, Maurice thought, don’t they teach them anything at school these days? At least with the boy gone for a few minutes he could get on with the job properly.

“How lovely,” she said. This is wonderful Maurice thought, not only will she be pleased with me for clearing her drive, she’ll be impressed by how I’m educating her grandson.

“Go ahead lad,” he said indulgently. “Whenever you’re ready.”

“Out the way,” he said, “I’m going to pour this.”

“Don’t,” Maurice said. “It’ll just make matters worse.”

Maurice’s face drained of all colour.

“Course it won’t,” Dale said.

“Oh mate!” Dale laughed. “You were totally right.”

Dale returned with a freshly boiled kettle.

“Just to prove it, do a patch test,” Maurice said. “Pour a small amount somewhere that your grandmother won’t tread and see what happens.”

“Yeah,” Dale said, hacking at the ground. “She’s going out for Sunday lunch.”

“Good plan,” Dale said. “But if it works we’ll pour it everywhere.”

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“Morning!” Maurice gave a dignified bow. “We’re conducting an experiment.”

Dale stood next to his grandmother’s car with the kettle held high, a cloud of steam coming out of the spout. Then, before Maurice could stop him, Dale poured the scalding water all over the windscreen. There was a sickening crack as the glass shattered into a thousand irreparable fragments.

“You’re just making more work,” Maurice said. “I’m sure your grandmother would like to get her car off the drive at some point.”

“Anywhere nice?” Maurice liked to keep abreast of all Mrs Harby’s comings and goings.

opened the front door, elegantly dressed for her lunch date.

If it works I’ll eat my shovel Maurice thought.

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Mrs Harby scowled and stormed back inside the house, slamming the front door behind her.

Maurice’s next challenge to impress Mrs Harby was how to get a windscreen replaced on a snowy Sunday morning. And the less Dale was involved in that the better.

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A FRESH START and useful resources, along with plenty of practical information. And, unlike many other books in this genre, it’s also actually enjoyable to read.

The Girl in the Garden Melanie Wallace A single teenage mum, a grieving widow, a photographer, a recluse, a man trying to do what’s right. Characters with very different outlooks and lives, but their stories are all entwined. And their flaws, hopes and buried dreams are all too identifiable. They all need to allow themselves to heal and trust if they’re to take those first tentative steps towards a better life.

The start of a new year is often the time when we take a critical look at our lives and think about making some changes. Whether you want to take up a new hobby or start your own business, this month’s books are for you…

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying: A Simple, Effective Way to Banish Clutter Forever Marie Kondo

If you feel like you’re drowning in a sea of ‘stuff’, this book might help. Kondo encourages us to only keep those possessions that ‘spark joy’. There is some waffle in places, but stick with it. There are some great tips and tricks. Most importantly, Kondo helps the reader to think about the emotions connected to items, and the kind of life they could have if they lived in a simpler, less cluttered space.

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The Great British Sewing Bee: From Stitch to Style Wendy Gardiner

Those looking to indulge their creative side in 2017 could find plenty to tempt them here. The companion book to the fourth series of the BBC2 show The Great British Sewing Bee, the book offers advice on everything from choosing fabric to altering designs.

There are also more than 25 patterns included with the book, with projects ranging from a Babygro to a cocktail dress. Aimed at all abilities, this could well prove to be indispensable for new and experienced sewers alike.

Bloom: Navigating Life and Style –

Estée Lalonde Beauty and lifestyle vlogger Lalonde has gained a legion of fans, and much critical acclaim, for her daily musings on style, beauty, food and life in general. In Bloom, Lalonde talks about the highs and lows of her life, including overcoming depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. A beautifully designed book for dipping in and out of when you need a bit of inspiration.

Making It Up As I Go Along

Marian Keyes In this collection of essays, Keyes gives us a hilarious insight into her daily life and thoughts. While it’s laughaloud funny, there’s also a good dose of reflection.

Keyes isn’t afraid to poke fun at herself and reveal her own vulnerability. By doing so, she reminds us that often we’re our own worst critics and sometimes we need to just go easy on ourselves.

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Sophy Daniels, says “We have great relationships with our customers and they return to us again and again, not just for a chat, but for more advice and our excellent products.”

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The nursery is open on Wednesday and Friday from 10am until 3pm when the volunteers are beginning to plan and prepare for the Spring Open Days and Sales by sowing seeds, taking cuttings and potting on seedlings and bedding plants.

At these times it is still possible to visit the nursery to buy plants and get them established to go into your own garden, we are happy to help and will try to answer any questions you may have.

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Visit the website for more details of Open Days & Sale dates www.poppletonrailwaynursery.co.uk, email pcrn.info@yahoo.co.uk or call on 01904 797623 Twitter @PCRNPublicity The Nursery, Station Road, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6QA Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 10th January

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HAXBY LIBRARY YORKSHIRE HOME & PROPERTY SERVICES

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Following the unexpected closure of Haxby library in July 2016, we have been working hard behind the scenes to sort out the library service for our customers in Haxby as quickly as possible.

From spring 2017, we will be launching a new mobile library service in Haxby as an interim service for the next couple of years or so while we find a new permanent location. The new mobile library will stop in 4 locations in Haxby and Wigginton so as many people from across the village as possible can access our fantastic range of services. We will advertise the stops and timetable as soon as we have a start date for the new service.

We will be open five days a week and each stop will be for a full day. We will stop at the same place on the same day every week so you will know when to expect us. We will be offering a wide range of activities such as craft groups, readers groups, storytimes etc and adding some new ones as we will be working with groups in the village that have space for us to expand into on the days we stop there.

- General Building Work - Painting & Decorating - All Tiling - Flat Roofing & Roof Repairs - Door Hanging & Joinery - Kitchen & Bedroom Fitting by time-served professionals - Gutters Cleaned & Repaired - Conservatory Roof Cleaning - Patios & Driveways Powerwashed (Using environmentally friendly chemicals)

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Our new mobile is much bigger than our old one and we will be able to stock many more books including large print and audio books. Longer term, we are working with the Memorial Hall to relocate the library there as part of the plans to refurbish the Hall and we will keep our customers posted as we know more information.

JOINERY: Including Doors, Cupboards, Flat Pack Furniture Assembly, Shelving, etc.

In the meantime, we are open and providing a good range of books for all ages at Oaken Grove at the following times:-

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PAINTING AND DECORATING: Including Plastering and Repair Work.

GARDENING SERVICES: Including Fencing, Shed Erection, Hedge Cutting.

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These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where Yorkshire Loft Ladders come in.

The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day from just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Paul Robson explains: ‘Our watchwords are Quality,

Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles.

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TRAVEL Chichen Itza

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isted by UNESCO and the New Seven Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza claims the largest Maya site on the Yucatan peninsula.

From their mysterious origins around 3000 BC to the Spanish conquest in the early 1500s, the Maya were never an empire but a collection of autonomous city-states with a diverse culture and people who all left their mark across the ancient sites. Great architects, mathematicians and astrologers, skilled craftsmen, the Maya enjoyed their golden age during the classic era, around AD 250900, though Chichen Itza continued to flourish into the next millennium and beyond as new settlers arrived.

Named after the Itza tribe at the ‘the mouth of the well’, the stone city scatters its atmospheric remains deep in the rainforest.

There’s much to see on its 15 square kilometres but the great stepped pyramid of Kukulcan casts its spell at first sight. Rising to a height of 24 metres, the

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four sides represent the cardinal points, each one with a stairway of 91 steps, the number of days between equinox and solstice.

Add all the steps and one more to reach the top platform and that makes 365, the solar year. But the magic doesn’t stop there. During the equinox, a strange zigzag shadow creeps down the north stairway and for the Maya, this was the ‘feathered serpent god’ slithering down from the sky. They were at ease with the duality of the world, life death, day night, earth sky, hence the feathered serpent and the carvings of birds alongside jaguars and snakes.

‘Clap your hands,’ suggest the guides and suddenly the echo turns into a spine-chilling squeak, the call of the quetzal, they say, the Maya’s sacred bird. The sound travels far and one can imagine the high priest invoking the gods from the pyramid, watched by the 20,000 strong crowd gathered below.

But in the Maya world, religious rituals were not confined to the great pyramids. Chichen Itza

boasts one of the largest surviving ball courts where warriors proved their worth, throwing heavy rubber balls through stone rings, eight metres above the ground, without using their hands. The rings were shaped like serpents, the high priest watched and on occasions, the winner would be sacrificed, for only the best should be offered to the gods. The sacred well had a similar use, a 60 metre wide sacrificial sink hole said to be the ‘womb of Mother Earth’. The Maya’s written history was almost entirely destroyed by conquerors but stone friezes and carvings say it all.

Among the many archaeological sites in this part of the world, Chichen Itza is unique for its similarities to Tula, the centre of the Toltec empire some 1,300 km away. The connection remains a mystery but both elements fuse beautifully, from the Temples of Warriors, Eagles, Venus and more to the striking complex of 1,000 pillars, the market where the slightest whisper can be heard across the square or the snailshaped observatory used to study the sky.

By late morning, when day trippers arrive from Cancun, stall holders set up their colourful ware in the main alleyway, Mayan masks jostling with mini-pyramids, hammocks, silver bangles and toy jaguars which roar as you walk past. But on this vast enticing site, there’s always a quiet place where you can stretch out your hand and almost touch the past. There, nothing disturbs the peace but the occasional gust of wind or the distant call of jungle birds.

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Conexo Travel Showcase

Our travel showcase events are extremely popular and we would like to invite you to our latest at Wigginton Squash Club.

Thursday 26 January 2017 from 6.30pm until 8.30pm.

Meet a great selection of our tour operator partners to discuss and plan your next trip in a great social setting with complementary wine and a lovely buffet. The event is Free but we do require you to pre-register for tickets by calling us on 01904 767511 or email info@conexo.co.uk The following tour operators are confirmed with others to follow:

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in and around York.

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Contact Nicky on 01653 690859 or nicky@thehandymag.co.uk AROMA HAXBY DEMENTIA FRIENDLY CAFE PARKINSONS UK 25 FEBRUARY Musical Evening with Margaret Berg & Guests

6.45pm for 7.30pm at Stockton on the Forest Village Hall. With Master of Ceremonies Andrew McCarthy. Tickets £12 (Includes glass of wine / soft drink & nibbles) Tickets from Margaret Berg on 01904 491604 or 07971874369 Julie Christy on 01904 766227 or 07811242184 See page 32

8 JANUARY Sunday Afternoons

2-4pm at Aroma. If you would normally spend Sundays alone, come and join us for a cup of tea/coffee, a piece of cake and a chat.(no charge)

17 JANUARY Dementia Carers Support Group

7.30pm - 9pm at Aroma. This group meets bi-monthly – it is an informal group open to all who have a caring responsibility for someone with Dementia. Some sessions give opportunities for the group to share their experiences, and other sessions have invited speakers with

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YORK RAMBLERS 4 JANUARY

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7 miles from Stillingfleet, road opp church 10 miles from Sinnington Village Green 10 miles from Hetchell Woods, Milner Lane, 1 mile North of Thorner

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SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES 14 JANUARY Jumble Sale

Held in The Village Hall at Sheriff Hutton between 2pm and 4pm.

In aid of the Sheriff Hutton United Churches Committee

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7 miles from Boston Spa, Clifford Rd 10 miles from Whitwell on the Hill

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A Public Transport walk 10.15am 8 miles 0.49 First No.1 Wigginton bus from York railway Stn to New Earswick shops. Start walk from Folk Hall

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ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE GARDENING CLUB

9 JANUARY COFFEE MORNING

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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!

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10am - noon at Huntington Library, Garth Road, York, YO32 9QJ.

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in and around York.

Afternoons

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

YORK ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 18 January Forget Me Not Memory Cafe, Tang Hall

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

3 JANUARY 11am - 1pm. Kirk Memory Café, New Earswick Bowling Club, Huntington Road Held on the first Tuesday of the month.

31 JANUARY Acomb Memory Café, Acomb.

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

4 JANUARY Boccia/Easy Sport, New Earswick

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

2 - 3.30pm. Held on the first Wednesday of the month

Younger Peoples Group

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

YORK ASSOCIATION OF THE NATIONAL TRUST (YANT)

Singing for the Brain Thursday afternoons

21 JANUARY An illustrated talk by the Whisper and Shout puppet company on ‘The History of Mr Punch’.

1.30 - 3pm at The Folk Hall, New Earswick

1st & 3rd Tuesday

2.30pm at The Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York.

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NEST (NEW EARSWICK SHARING TOGETHER) WEDNESDAY MORNINGS

PARKINSONS UK DANCE CLASS FRIDAYS WEEKLY (DURING TERM TIME) Dance Class for people with Parkinson’s

10.30am at Wiggington Recreation Hall. There are a range of dance styles and classes are run by specially qualified teachers.

For more information visit www. danceforparkinsonsuk.org/ or contact Angela Kirkham, info@ kirkhamhenry.co.uk

New Earswick Sharing Together would love to see you at the Sleeper Path Community Garden and Allotment on Wednesday mornings open 10 to 12 noon. (2-4pm on Sunday) Weather permitting.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB

HEWORTH RETIRED MEN’S FORUM 10 JANUARY Meeting - Speaker Lt. Col Paul Reynolds on “The Royal Army Medical Corps” Coffee from 10am.

24 JANUARY Meeting - Speaker: Victoria Sturdy, wife of Julian Sturdy MP, on “An MP’s Wife” Coffee from 10am.

3 January Meeting At Haxby Methodist

Church (opposite Haxby pond) at 10am for coffee before a prompt 10.30am start.

Membership costs £17.50 per annum and new members are always welcome.

Meetings start at 10.30am at Heworth Without Community Centre, Applecroft Road, York, YO31 0HG. All retired men are welcome and it only costs £1.50!

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in and around York. eyed fairy tale where all of your favorite characters - Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and The Witch meet and interact on their journeys. Students aged 6-18 years from The Pauline Quirke Academy in York present this all-time favourite musical for all ages.

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE www.josephrown treetheatre.co.uk 7 JANUARY The Jungle Book

Oddsocks - Enjoy the comical adventures of Mowgli the man cub as he battles to survive and become the leader of the pack.

Based on stories from The Jungle Book with a big helping of Oddsocks humour, Mowgli’s mates, Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther and Kaa the python all help to outwit his enemies and help him learn the law of the jungle. Mixing it with madcap monkeys, escaping the crazy Cobra and seeing off the terrifying Tiger Shere Kahn!

A fantastic, empowering story for all ages that will warm your heart and lift your spirits.

Music, muppetry, laughter and excitement all mixedup to make a memorable experience for the whole tribe.

21JANUARY Into The Woods - Junior

The Brothers Grimm go Broadway as Sondheim and Lapine offer up a cock-

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28 - 29 JANUARY Residents Festival

Take a tour of your listed, purpose built community theatre led by our knowledgeable volunteers and experience the technology and backstage workings.

This year we are teaming up with the Rowntree Society who are putting on another series of exhibitions to showcase their recent work.

They include some short films, the launch of the new Rowntree Walks booklet, and a host of other activities suitable for all ages. After visiting the theatre take a walk around the Haxby Road area and discover more about the Rowntree Legacy.

Activities will start each hour from 10.30am. Opening times 10am – 4pm. Free, no booking or tickets required.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON METHODIST CHURCH DIARY DATE FOR 2017 Scarecrow Festival

The 11th Scarecrow Festival will be on Saturday 29th April, Sunday 30th April and Monday 1st May.

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. yorkshirewoldcyclechallenge. org.uk

RESIDENTS’ FESTIVAL 2017 28-29 JANUARY York Residents’ Festival is your chance to explore the city and be a tourist for the weekend – for free!

Open to all York Residents who have a valid YorkCard, and all students studying in York who have a valid York Student ID Card – you’ll need one card per person to gain free admission to attractions and benefit from the special offers included in this brochure. Remember that for some of the attractions, tours and events, you’ll need to

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the mask with Stephen Outhwaite.

We meet at Wigginton Recreation Hall on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome £3. www.wiggihaxbywi.wordpress. com

YORKSHIRE ARBORETUM 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!.

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

WIGGINTON & HAXBY WI 3 JANUARY Meeting - The man behind

FILM AT THE FOLK HALL 20 JANUARY I, Daniel Blake (15)

7.30pm. When an ill carpenter finds himself in need of state welfare, he meets a desperate single mother who needs the same thing. Together, the duo discovers that negotiating

through the red tape is a challenge.

The Guardian called Ken Loach’s new film a ‘battlecry for the dispossessed’ and ‘resonates long after you leave the cinema’. Film at the Folk Hall would like to invite you to join us to watch this film as it’s intended, as part of your community. The licensed bar will open at 7pm, there’s ample parking, state of the art projection and most importantly a comfy relaxed atmosphere.

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Tickets are available 9am - 5pm Mon - Fri from New Earswick Folk Hall and on the door on the evening if they haven’t all been snapped up. You can even buy online, visit us at www.filmfolkhall.com Hawthorn Terrace, New Earswick, YO32 4AQ. 01904 769621

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in and around York.

FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB

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10am at Huntington Methodist Church hall, book with Linda on linda.nelson2704@gmail.com

16 JANUARY Meeting

Breda Wells- A Labour of Love Breda and her husband have worked their plot over many years and are very experienced gardeners.

The talk will be on all aspects of gardening, giving us tips, advice and shortcuts they have learned over the years.

Meetings are held in Flaxton Village Hall and commence at 7.30pm.

Visitors are always welcome.

Entry charge at the door (£1 for members and £3 for non-members). There is a small raffle at every indoor meeting.

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THE ROYAL LIFESAVING SOCIETY “Save a Baby’s Life” workshops 6 JANUARY

10.30am at Westfield Children’s Centre, book with Linda on linda.nelson2704@gmail.com

25 JANUARY

12.30pm at Tesco Community Room, Dringhouses, book with Marie on m.taylor058@ btinternet.com

These workshops aim to give anyone in contact with babies and young children the confidence to cope in the unlikely event of an emergency such as stopping breathing and choking.

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vacancies on Monday and Wednesday evenings for a new regular weekly booking.

We are particularly interested to hear from anyone who offers dancing and might be interested in setting up a group in Stockton.

The village hall has a large sprung floor which is ideal for dancing. Other groups are also welcome to apply. One off or monthly booking slots are also available on other days.

For more information or to arrange a tour of the hall please contact the booking secretary, Jill, on tel: (01904) 400442 or see our website at www. stocktonontheforest.org.uk/ index.php/groups/groups-t-z/ village-hall/

1.45pm – 4.45pm. Mud Pie Arts will be here delivering 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 – 11yrs.

Carers to stay with children.

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!

Stories, nursery rhymes and play with musical instruments & glove puppets are delivered in each session. Please contact the Library for further details.

21 JANUARY Childrens Afternoon (Free!)

The amazing 2016/17 children’s Blood Axe Reading Challenge will continue until Saturday 28th January 2017. Please contact the Library for further details of this free history based reading initiative for children of all ages.

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in and around York. the threats and challenges ahead.

RSPB,YORK LOCAL GROUP 18 JANUARY Illustrated talk on “ “Life on the Edge” by Keith Clarkson. The changing fortunes of our seabirds at Bempton Cliffs and the wider Yorkshire.

7.30pm. Keith Clarkson is RSPB Bempton Cliffs Site Manager. Responsible not only for the re-launch of the reserve, Keith is also a dedicated, lifelong birder and pioneer in the dark art of visible migration.

This talk presents the results of 10 years of monitoring the progress of the ¼ million seabirds who breed along the coastline. This research gives us insight into the changing ecology of these colonies, the factors that affect them and

STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

24 JANUARY Illustrated talk on “Birds, boats and bikes” by Sal Cooke.

2.30pm. Sal Cooke from the East Yorkshire Local Group recounts her birding adventures, starting on the Yorkshire Belle, going via the Cotswolds to India with a bike, and finally ending up in Oman birding in the desert.

Meetings held in Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York.

(Between Scarcroft Road and Nunnery Lane). For SatNav users please use YO23 1BS to navigate to the front of the building.

Map and further information at http://clementshall.org.uk/ For both meetings Entrance £3 Group members, £3.50 non-members. Non-members welcome. There is an interval with free hot and cold refreshments.

Presented by Russell Hollowood. All welcome. Nonmembers £3 at the door.

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25 JANUARY Meeting - The Railway in Strensall

7.15pm at Strensall Village Hall.

See how Strensall’s railway story fitted as a microcosm of Britain’s Railway History.

The economic explosion that built the railway network, what impact the war and post war decline had on it and the re-birth in the new railway age.

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Join us for our new karaoke mornings.10am - 11.30am at Wilberforce House, 49 North Moor Road, Huntington. With a huge selection of songs to choose from there is something to suit all tastes. No booking required. For more information contact Bob at B.Mitchell@ Wilberforcetrust.org.uk or on 07939 964230.

BTRS BIG BIKE RIDE 20 MAY Charity Bike Ride

Raising funds for Brain Tumour Research. See page 50 for more details. www.btrsorg.uk

ST NICKS WILBERFORCE TRUST 6 JANUARY, 3 FEBRUARY, 3 MARCH Karaoke Friday

St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Ave, York YO10 3ST Tel : 01904 411821 www.stnicks.org.uk

28 JANUARY Open Day, as part of York

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Residents Festival

12-4pm. Explore York’s centre for nature and green living. Free guided tours start at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Plus demonstrations of coppicing and hedgelaying, crafts display & sale, garden birdwatch, refreshments, information on green living and volunteering, and more. Free entry

11 FEBRUARY Bookings now open for Hedgelaying Workshop

10am-4pm An introduction to how St Nicks uses this heritage skill of hedgelaying for nature reserve management and increasing biodiversity. After a theoretical session explaining the why and how, you will get a chance to put what you have learnt into practice by having a go at laying an actual hedge in St Nicks woodland. Entry

Individual lecture £10 Contact Membership Secretary: 01439 770617. www.northeast.nadfas. net

(subsidised by the Brelms Trust): £25/£20 conc. Advance booking essential.

MALTON & NORTON MUSICAL SOCIETY PANTOMIME 20-28 JANUARY Jack and the Beanstalk

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WEDNESDAY MORNINGS Class at St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby

HELMSLEY DECORATIVE & FINE ART SOCIETY

10am to 11.30am.

The class is suitable for beginners and experienced Yogis alike. If you are looking for a way to rejuvenate body, mind and breath do come along.

9 JANUARY Poet in Paint: The Art and Life of Paul Nash (18891946)

Term begins Wednesday 18th January. For further information please contact Rosemary, 01347 821866 or email rosemaryamiri@aol.com

Lecturer: David Haycock.

Lectures are held in Helmsley Arts Centre auditorium at 7.15pm. Annual membership: £45 per annum for 9 lectures

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We have a steady stream of learners coming to learn how to use a computer and/or a tablet. Could you benefit from our help?

We are also currently looking for relief mentors, who can help our learners work through the online courses on the Learn My Way website. You don’t have to be super-skilled, just have a reasonable level of competence on a computer and/or tablet and willingness to share it. If you feel that you can help, we would love to hear from you.

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During 2015 I badly tore the calf muscle in my left leg and at the time I had no hesitation in telling people about the discomfort and pain I was experiencing. If anyone needed convincing of how my injury was impacting my life then my limp and pained expression provided them with ample evidence. People reacted with sympathy and understanding. Not once did I experience someone dismissing my injury as unimportant or imagined. However, had I shared that I was suffering from a mental illness such as anxiety and depression then research shows that the reaction from others would have been very different.

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Why do they feel so ashamed of their illness? It is not their fault, but many are often made to feel guilty or melodramatic about how they are feeling. It is as if suffering from depression or anxiety had been something they chose. What needs to be understood and openly talked about is that mental illnesses are present in many people’s lives; they are very real conditions and deserve to be treated as serious.

My hope and fervent wish is that through events such as World Mental Health Day and increasing coverage of mental health issues in the national media, our awareness, attitude and reactions to someone suffering from a mental illness will change so that no one has to suffer in silence and live with a lonely secret.

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HOW DO I RUN A COMPANY?

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question I often get asked when someone is thinking of setting up a company, I thought I’d write a brief summary on what’s involved in running a limited company and some of the legalities, and it’s not a scary as you think.

Company stationery The company’s full name should be displayed at the registered office and on company cheques. All company letterheads must show the registered office and business address (if this is different), along with the company number. You must put all or none of the directors’ names on letterheads.

Company accounts You have a legal duty to prepare accounts, which are presented at the annual general meeting of shareholders (which in a lot of cases will just be you!).

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BY MARY MAHON As 2017 dawns, it promises so many new things. For me, it delivers Hollywood’s highlyanticipated blockbusters! The vast spectrum of genres provides pleasure for everybody, tempting us with an escape from the real world, offering us new-fangled worlds to explore and electrifying adventures to embark on. For those that feast on fear-inducing horrors, they might be more realistic than you think…

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Ferrari California T Handling Speciale VALUE FOR MONEY The California T Handling Speciale costs £155,244 – pitching it against the Audi R8 Spyder and Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. But options increase that base price; our test car had 29 added extras totalling £59,767, pushing the price up to a staggering £215,011.

Meet the California T HS – the tweaked version of the manufacturer’s folding hard-top family Ferrari. With two seats in the back for small children and a V8 turbo-charged engine, this is the convertible Italian supercar for those with more than one significant other. New for the Handling Speciale model are some stiffer springs, louder exhaust and some ever-so-subtle design tweaks – for which you’ll be charged £5,568 to add to an ever-expanding list of options.

LOOKS AND IMAGE The California is aimed at a certain type of buyer - this is a GT car designed for comfort, looks and kerb appeal above driving entertainment, unlike its thoroughbred 488 stablemate.

Even with the louder exhaust system on this HS model, on the road we found it just a little too quiet.

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SPACE AND PRACTICALITY This is a sports car with sports car compromises – with the front seats back there is very little or no rear legroom and the boot is cramped too. If you don’t want to use the roof, you get a little more space, but if you do then you’ll be restricted to two small bags.

BEHIND THE WHEEL For long distance motorway journeys, the California T HS is a comfortable companion. The 552bhp turbo-charged V8 has impressive breadth to its power delivery and can hit 60mph in just 3.6 seconds. Sadly, although the turbo engine offers improved performance, it lacks some of the aural pleasure you expect from a Ferrari.

Those stiffer springs and louder exhaust come into play when you select the ‘Sport’ setting, and hit the bumpy road button on the steering wheel too and you’ll be rewarded with a compliant ride that’s just about perfect for rutted roads.

A parking camera makes reversing straightforward and the visibility isn’t too bad either.

One well worth adding, though, is Apple CarPlay (£2,400) which makes the infotainment system far more usable. Ferrari’s standard system isn’t a match for the likes of Audi or Porsche, so the addition of Apple’s integrated software is well worth selecting.

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California buyers are family men or women who need the occasional flexibility of carrying more than one passenger. It might mean compromising on space for everyone, but at least the option is there.

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The organisation recognises that because of their unique nature and needs, taking a cat to a veterinary clinic can be very stressful, both for the cat and also the owner. The Cat Friendly Clinic programme is designed to help address these issues and create more cat friendly veterinary clinics, so reducing the stress for the cat, and making veterinary visits easier for cat owners as well.

The ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic Scheme means accredited clinics have reached higher standards of cat care in that they: • Understand the needs of cats and have make visits to the vets more cat-friendly • Understand how to approach and handle cats gently and with care • Have good knowledge and equipment to manage the care of cats The Cat Friendly clinic accreditation is at three levels- Bronze, Silver and Gold. These recognise that vet clinics can vary widely in the size, location, structure, staffing and equipment. Achieving the silver standard has involved all staff, from receptionists, nurses through to vets. We have two ‘Cat Advocate’s’ who ensure that the cat friendly standards are maintained, and are happy to talk to you about any questions you may have.

So what does it mean for you cat and you? An ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic gives you peace of mind and reassurance, knowing that: • Our clinic has achieved a sliver accreditation standard • Our clinic staff have thought about the specific needs of cats and act on accordingly.

• We will be happy to talk with you, show you around the clinic and discuss any concerns you may have.

Staff at Station house vets handle cats and treat cats with understanding, gentleness and respect, and make every effort to make the visit to the clinic as stress-free for you and your cat as possible.

If you have any questions or concerns about bringing your cat to us, or even about the Cat Friendly Clinic please don’t hesitate to email us on: nurses@stationhousevets.co.uk or likewise you can visit the Cat Friendly Clinic website which contains all the information about the ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic: www. catfriendlyclinic.org Ellie Kift (Student Veterinary Nurse) Station House Vets

STATION TION HOUSE VETS Equine & Small Animal

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HEALTHY PET CLUB

Cutting the cost of veterinary care From only £10.99 a month

Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic providing gold standard care and treatment for your pets Treating small animals, exotics and horses.

Highly qualified and experienced exotics vets.

In-house medical, surgical and xray facilities.

24 hour emergency service throughout the year.

Qualified nursing staff.

Free puppy/kitten checks.

‘Fit 4 Life’ senior pet checks.

Weight management clinics.

Battle Flatts are encouraging responsible pet ownership by providing affordable preventative healthcare to help you raise a healthy, happy pet.

Membership includes: Vaccinations. (including kennel cough for dogs) Flea & worming treatments for 12 months.

Nail clipping & dental checks.

Microchipping for adults & puppies.

6 month Health Check.

20% OFF lifetime care medication.

10% OFF Royal Canin food plus buy 5 bags and get the 6th FREE. 10% OFF all other products & services.

Speak to one of our team for more details: Strensall 01904 490055 | Pocklington 01759 307500 Norton 01653 697299 |Stamford Bridge 01759 371066

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Clayton is a very sweet natured cat who would make a great family pet. He is the first to greet you on a morning when we arrive for work. Clayton will need to be a complete house cat and be the only cat. He will be suitable to live with junior school age children and over, he really is a lovely lad who deserves to be part of a loving new home.

Nigel came to us after finding himself on the streets fending for himself; life has been tough for this gorgeous lad which has left him rather afraid of people. He really does want to be friends and just needs a nice quiet home where he can settle and learn what a loving home is. We would love for Nigel to find an adult only home to help him grow in confidence and offer him the love and stability he deserves.

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ACTIVITIES AND HOBBIES CLAXTON & SAND HUTTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP

Rachel 07970 956022.

CRAFT AND CHAT GROUP 01904 762255.

CUPPA IN THE LOUNGE 01904 400315 EWENIQUE MACHINE KNITTING CLUB 01904 399697.

FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB jands.chambers@zen. co.uk.

FNT wwwfntyork.orgor email fnt@gmail.com HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB paulinewatkins@ hotmail.co.uk or www. haxbyandwigginton flowerclub.com HAXBY & WIGGINTON GARDENING CLUB Ginny Mason 01904 768516 HAXBY & WIGGINTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Clare 079800 26690.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB Val Whitcher 01904 761282 HUNTINGTON PETANQUE CLUB Dennis Woodcock 01904 762698 or Sheila on 01904 768849.

HUNTINGTON BRIDGE CLUB Marianne 01904 761892.

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Sonia 01904 632782.

NEW EARSWICK BRIDGE CLUB 01904 760639.

NEW EARSWICK CAMERA CLUB newearswick.cc@ btinternet.com or martinstubbsyork@hotmail. com NEW EARSWICK FLOWER CLUB www. newearswickflowerclub.org uk or 01904-763090.

NEW EARSWICK SWIMMING CLUB 01904 768163 or www. newearswicksc.co.uk.

Coaching enquiries: 01904 765397 or email memberships@ newearswicksc.co.uk.

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY GROUP Bryan 01904 764648 or www.yorkareagroup.co.uk.

SHERIFF HUTTON ANGLERS Mr M Kirby 01904 415932 or Mr P Wileman 07983 300068 or www.shanglers. wordpress.com SILVER SONG BOX Thea Jacob 01904 634390 STRENSALL ST MARY’S ART GROUP 01904 492217 or 01904 490079 STRENSALL BRIDGE CLUB John 01904 769618.

STRENSALL CAKE CLUB 3rd Wed mthly. 7-9.30pm at Durlston Drive Community Centre, off Barley Rise, Strensall

STRENSALL DINING GROUP 01904 490987.

STRENSALL READING GROUP Sarah 01904 490876 or Pam 01904 764518.

STRENSALL STRIDERS Facebook or Email strensallstriders@outlook. com.

WRITERS TOGETHER Betty 01904 701972 or Linda 07484 180696.

YORK & DISTRICT SPINNERS, WEAVERS & DYERS www.yorks-guild-wsd.org.uk Madeline 01904 784274 or m.evans104@gmail.com YORK AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Thurs, 8pm at the Bishopthorpe Social Club YORK BONSAI SOCIETY. Andy 01757 268145.

YORK CAVING CLUB 07747 063181 or www. yorkcavingclub.org.uk or info@yorkcavingclub. org.uk.

YORK FLOWER CLUB For information please call Elaine on 07706 119435 or email elainesectan@yahoo. co.uk

YORK PHILATELIC SOCIETY Richard Billinge 01904 411455 or richard. billinge@btinternet.com or Tony: 01904 411378 or aew6@york.ac.uk or Trevor 01904 764140 or trevorcollins834@ btinternet.com.

YORKSHIRE MINIATURISTS ASSOCIATION Ann 01757 288974 or Elizabeth 01904 795361.

YOUTH CLUBS AT OAKEN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE 01904 769176. info@oakengrove.org.uk YORK JAPAN SOCIETY Are you interested in Japan? Are you Japanese or do you speak Japanese? The York Japan Society holds monthly meetings to promote intercultural understanding and language exchange.

For details: email yorkjapansociety@ outlook.com or find us on Facebook.

YORK RI SPEAKERS CLUB Peter Jensen at yorkshirecomic@gmail.com

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

YORK SCRIBES www.yorkscribes.co.uk

YORK LADIES CIRCLE www.ladiescircle.co.uk/ York.

AGE UK YORK 01904 627995 or visit www.ageukyork.org.uk.

YORK MODEL BOAT CLUB Carol 01904 766691 or Richard 01904 766691 or www.yorkmodelboatclub. co.uk

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SOCIETY 01904 567701 or yorkservices@alzheimers. org.uk or www.alzheimers. org.uk.

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SAVE A BABY’S LIFE Workshops Held throughout the City.

01904767452 BREATHE EASY YORK Sue 01904 410003 or www.breatheeasyyork. co.uk.

CANCER CARE CENTRE 01904 721166.

CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAU 0844 826 9705 or www. yorkcab.org.uk.

EBOR LIFESAVING CLUB Marie 01904425751 or email eborlsc@hotmail. co.uk HALVES 01904 345870 or email info@arkchurch.co.uk MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY YORK BRANCH 01904 758577 or www2. mssociety.org.uk/York MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP Ron 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or mail ron. middlemass@outlook.com MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP Lesley Ogle 01347 822919 or lesleyandderekogle@ hotmail.com OAKEN GROVE SURFERS 01904 769176.

OLDER CITIZENS ADVOCACY YORK – OCAY 01904 676200 or ocay@ btconnect.com.

PARKINSONS UK Jayne 0844 2253632 or Kate 01904 758355.

REFLECT 01904 676710 or visit www.reflectyork.co.uk SAMARITANS OF YORK & DISTRICT 01904 655888 or 08457 909090 or www. samaritans.org.uk.

SHOPMOBILITY IN YORK 01904 679222.

THE ENCEPHALITIS SOCIETY Admin Line: 01653 692583. Support Line 01653 699599 or mail@ encephalitis.info. or visit www.encephalitis.info THE WILBERFORCE TRUST 49 North Moor Road, Huntington, York, YO32 9QN 01904 760037. www. wilberforcetrust.org.uk YORK AND DISTRICT PAIN MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Gordon 01904 491141 or Jill 01904 708490 or www. ypmsg.co.uk.

YORK CARERS CENTRE Supporting unpaid carers who live, or care for someone who lives, in York. www.yorkcarers centre.co.uk. 01904 715490 enquiries@ yorkcarers centre.co.uk YORK CORONARY SUPPORT GROUP TRUST www.ycsgt.org.uk

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

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP Meg 01347 878 136 or meg.ashbridge@hotmail. co.uk

YORKSHIRE MAMMAL GROUP www.yorkshiremammal group.org.uk or join our Facebook page for updates

TANG HALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP, YORK www.tanghallhistory.com 01904 345942 or emaill tanghallhistory@gmail.com

ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS FIELDS 01904 411821.

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITION 01904 760659.

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY 01904 766206 or www.riverfosssociety.co.uk

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

YORVIK GATEWAY CLUB. 07593 380973 or www. yorkvikgatewayclub.co.uk

FRIENDS OF YORK HOSPITALS. 01904 726762 or email friendsofyorkhospital@york. nhs.uk.

YORK RACIAL EQUALITY NETWORK 01904 642600 or info@ yren.co.uk or www.yren. co.uk

RNLI GALTRES FOREST BRANCH Sue Lowe 01904 491133 or antheahirst99@yahoo. com

YORK RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS GROUP (YORKRA) Meet on the 2nd Saturday of every month at Priory Street Centre 3-5pm. Visit www.yorkra.org or email susan.blore@btinternet. com or call Susan on 01904 642227

ANIMALS & WILDLIFE HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE 01844 348100 or email info@hearingdogs.org.uk or www.hearingdogs.org.uk.

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

HAXBY & WIGGINTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Ian 01904 768516.

STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP 7.15pm on last Wed of month in Strensall Village Hall.

YORK LIBRARIES 01904 552660.

MUSIC & THEATRE CITY OF YORK PIPE BAND Laura 01904 763243 or John 01423 879519.

EUPHONICS LADIES CHOIR. Val 01904 758285 FRIENDS OF YORK THEATRE ROYAL. friends@yorktheatreroyal. co.uk.

GENERATION GROOVE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND Martin Leach 07790 566492 or www. generationgroove.org.uk

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HAXBY SINGERS. Bob or Edna on 01904 769136 HEWORTH LADIES CHOIR 01904 491913 or 01904 270342 or johnallman189@ btinternet.com TAKE A BOW 01904 769176 or info@ oakengrove.org TRACK 29 LADIES CLOSE HARMONY CHOIR Contact Polly on 01904 424902 or 07467 069476 or email geofft1944@ hotmail.co.uk or Denise on 01904 639126 STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS info@stamfordbridgesingers. co.uk or www. stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk THE COBWEB ORCHESTRA (YORK GROUP) Wednesday evenings, Steiner School, Fulford Patrick 07733 266792;

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patrickcburnett@gmail.com http://www. cobweborchestra.org.uk/ THE MONDAY PLAYERS, ESCRICK www.mondayplayers.com THE SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BAND Charles 07802 190250.

YORK CONCERT BAND .

Jill 01904 629065.

YORK FAMILY CHOIR www.singingcommunities. co.uk YORK LIGHT ORCHESTRA 01904 870759 or www.ylo. org.uk.

PLAYGROUPS EARWIGS, NEW EARSWICK 01904 552646.

HAXBY PLAYGROUPS 01904 768966 or email manager@ haxbyplaygroups.org.uk or www.haxbyplaygroups. org.uk LITTLE FISHES Strensall 01904 490683 THE WONDER YEARS 01904 758717 www.the-wonder-years. co.uk HUNTINGTON PRESCHOOL & TODDLERS Lynne 01904 765017 or enquiries@ huntingtonpreschool.org. uk.

MARYGATE PRESCHOOL 07922 538027. marygatepreschoolyork@ yahoo.com.marygatepre schoolyork.co.uk ORCHARD PARK PRESCHOOL Sandra 07407 700315 or 01904 626361.

POPPLETON UNDER FIVES www.poppletonunderfives. org.uk or 07530 342716 SHERIFF HUTTON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP www.sheriff-hutton-

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playgroup.org or 07717 799646.

Linda Parkinson 01904 769167.

email: peterwest33@yahoo. co.uk.

SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP. Margaret 01347 878314

HAXBY MOOR DISTRICT GIRL GUIDING www.girlguiding.org.uk/ interested. Emma Chester 01904 760258 or email chester.emma@btinternet. com

WIGGINTON & HAXBY OVER SIXTIES Margaret 01904 760625

SHIPTON PRE-SCHOOL & TODDLERS. 07546 571089.

SINNINGTON PRE SCHOOL Kerry or Suzanne 07799727656.

STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP Fiona 07746 806426.

STRENSALL TINY STEPS TODDLER GROUP 01904 442826 STRENSALL STEPPING STONES PRE-SCHOOL Vicki 01904 442826 TREASURE CHEST www.treasurechest.org. uk or helpline:support@ treasurechest.org.

UKELELE SOCIETY The Fox Inn, Stockton on the Forest Bring your own ukulele and join fellow enthusiasts. Come and join us every other Wednesday evening at 8 pm.

For more details contact Paul on 400747 YORK FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE 01904 554628 or text ‘info’ to 07624 802244.

SCOUTS & GUIDES CHRIST CHURCH RAINBOWS, BROWNIES & GUIDES (Stockton Lane) Contact Anne Tong 01904 425046 DUNNINGTON SCOUTS, CUBS & BEAVERS Brian Prince 01904 489364/07552 353571 or bjprince56@yahoo.co.uk DUNNINGTON RAINBOWS & BROWNIES Karen Prince 01904 489364.

2ND HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCOUT GROUP

1ST HEWORTH SCOUT GROUP Matthew 07974901386 or www.1st-heworth.org.uk 29TH YORK (HUNTINGTON ALL SAINTS) RAINBOWS Stephanie Easton 07875 541520

WIGGINTON & HAXBY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Angela Bailey 01904 763229. wiggihaxbywi. wordpress.com

VILLAGE HALL HIRE FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY VILLAGE HALL Fiona 01904 468773.

LORD MAYORS OWN SCOUT GROUP Dave Petty 01904 761206. www.lordmayorsown.btck. co.uk

HAXBY SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB 01904 768300 www. haxbysportsand socialclub.co.uk

CHRISTCHURCH SCOUT GROUP (STOCKTON LANE) Simon Errington 01904 430651

HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL www.haxbymemorialhall. org or 01904 764358.

STOCKTON ON THE FOREST SCOUT GROUP Kath Shapcott 01904 421096.

AIR CADETS, EASINGWOLD 2487@aircadets.org

SOCIETIES CIVIL SERVICE MOTORING ASSOCIATION (CSMA - NOW “BOUNDLESS”) Open to all civil and public servants. Contact 01757 706981 or email janice.st@ tesco.net www.boundless. co.uk HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A Dorothy 01904 767392 MINSTER LIONS CLUB OF YORK Tel: 0845 833 9578. E mail : info@minster-lions.org.uk STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Dorothea Scarlett 01904 761198 WHITE ROSE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION Peter West 01765 640409

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL 01904 760044.

OAKEN GROVE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE Catherine or Ellie 01904 769176.

ORCHARD PARK RECREATION & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION www.orchardpark.org.uk e-mail: info@orchardpark. org.uk Bookings tel: 07759 126680 POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL www.poppletonroadhall. org.uk. or 786008 SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON VILLAGE HALL 01904 468001 SHERIFF HUTTON VILLAGE HALL Steph 07913 409 689 or email villagehall@ sheriffhutton.co.uk SHIPTON COMMUNITY CENTRE www.facebook.com/ ShiptonByBeningbrough or 01904 470586.

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SKELTON VILLAGE HALL www.skeltonvillagehall. co.uk. Bookings Secretary on 01904 470564 STOCKTON-ON-THE-FOREST VILLAGE HALL For all enquiries and bookings please contact Jill Hawkins on tel (01904) 400442 STRENSALL AND TOWTHORPE VILLAGE HALL strensallvillagehall. co.uk Email strensallhallbookings@ yahoo.co.uk , or call Charlotte on 07562 398777.

THE BOARD SCHOOL HUNTINGTON MEETING CENTRE 01904 760246 or 760044 or maureen@ huntingtoncentre.plus.com THE OLD SCHOOL, WIGGINTON John and Wendy Jeffery 01904 760764 or email: clerk@ wiggintonparishcouncil. org.uk.

WALKING GROUPS 2ND SUNDAY RAMBLING CLUB Helen 01904 782891 or Hazel 01904 760897.

WIGBY WALKERS Joyce 01904 762605 or Sheila 01904 692519 YORK RAMBLERS www.yorkramblers.org.uk or eastyorkshireramblers. org.uk

SPORTS CLUBS CAPOEIRA IN YORK John Jobling on john@ciyc. org.uk or 07962963406 FUN SQUASH Dunnington. 5-8 years.

Gary on 07739 808698 or email gs.crossland@ btinternet.com

DUNNINGTON SPORTS CLUB - TABLE TENNIS Tuesday evenings, 7.30 - 10pm. Angie 07919 577522 or Ron 01904 489046 HAXBY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Ian 07909 991541or www. haxbykarate.co.uk or info@ haxbykarate.co.uk.

HAXBY TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Neil 01904 761908.

HEWORTH TENNIS CLUB www.heworthtennisclub. co.uk or email info@ heworthtennisclub.co.uk HUNTINGTON TUESDAY MIXED BADMINTON CLUB Pauline Thompson 01904 653327 HUNTINGTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Karl 07896 674299 or gafbr@rocketmail.com.

Jason 07714471271 HUNTINGTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB PETANQUE CLUB We are a small Petanque (boules) club that plays at Huntington Sports & Social Club, North Lane, every Thursday evening from 6pm. Playing is free but if you decide you like it and would like to join there is a small annual subscription to the Sports & Social Club - which has a bar! No special clothing or equipment is needed to get started. Call Kevin on 768381 or Sheila on 768849 NEW EARSWICK CRICKET CLUB Paul 07533655470 or paul. stimpson3@btinternet.com or Matt 07885282937 or matty_noble@hotmail. co.uk HAXBY NETBALL CLUB Hannah on 07811 428731

HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB Pam 07547 095 603 or junior section, Audrey Smith 01904 761641.

NEW EARSWICK INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Bowling Coaching Sessions. Every Friday Evening 6.30 – 8pm Tel: 750230. All new bowlers welcome NEW EARSWICK TENNIS CLUB Joanne 07835 948593 HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB Audrey Smith 01904 761641 / 07936 746 439 / 07547 095 603 TORASHIN KARATE CLUB Ian on 01904 490753 or ian.torashin@gmail.com www.torashin.co.uk PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUB Ruth 07886926420 POPPLETON BADMINTON CLUB Caroline Steel 01904 787191 or carosteel@ hotmail.co.uk SANDBURN HALL BADMINTON CLUB. Stephen Marshall 01904 490440.

SHERIFF HUTTON BOWLS CLUB Jill Johnson 01347878545.

Email: jilljohnson878@ yahoo.co.uk or Roy Thompson 01347878644 email: thompsonroy5@ gmail.com

STRENSALL COMMUNITY YOUTH AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION 07951 920308 or strensallsa@tesco.net.

STRENSALL FOOTBALL CLUB. Clare Inkster 07932 392231 STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUB Jenny 01904 491010 STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS Jackie 01904 492993 STRENSALL THURSDAY EVENING BADMINTON CLUB Stephen Marshall 01904 490440 or stephen. marshall2@homecall.co.uk WIGGINTON & HAXBY TABLE TENNIS wiggintonhaxbytable tennis.co.uk WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB For enquiries, please contact Norma 01904765095 or email normacdavies@icloud.com

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WIGGINTON GRASSHOPPERS Richard 07814 266987 YORK HOTSHOTS CHEERLEADING CLUB Anna 07507638804 or e-mail yorkhotshots@ hotmail.co.uk YORK ROULEURS www.yorkrouleurs.co.uk or email yorkrouleurs@gmail. com YORK TENNIS CLUB Clifton Park. www. yorktennisclub.net or John Moore on 07896636173

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Kevin Atkinson Carpet Cleaning...........................58 PCLG Chartered Accountants. Smart Cleaning Group.......64 .......................................55 CARPETS AND FLOORING AERIALS & AUDIOVISUAL

Aerial Services..................56 BLTV Aerials.....................15

Acomb Flooring Company .58 Style Flooring of York.........13 CARS & SERVICING

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

Paint X.............................63 Guys Antiques & Collectables. The Caravan Medic...........63 .......................................53 CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

AP Design Services...........58 Prospect Design................58 ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS

Pauline Quirke Academy....38 COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY

Computer Troubleshooters.61 NYCOM Ltd......................43

Haxby Sports & Social Club.... COUNSELLING .......................................53 Steve Page ......................43 BABY & NURSERY DENTISTS EQUIPMENT Howardian Dental Practice.52 Paul Stride........................41 DRAINAGE BATHROOMS Easaway Environmental ....56 Bluewater Bathrooms & Kitchens...........................25 ELECTRICIANS Monks Cross Tiles & Bathrooms........................31 BEAUTY

JDL Electrical Systems Ltd..6 Judge Electrical................30 The 50 Plus......................63

Shine Aesthetics...............51

ESTATE AGENTS

BLINDS

Hudson Moody..................80

AA Blinds.........................26 Artura Blinds.......................6 Blind Image......................21 Blinds Valley.....................31

FENCING & SHEDS

FUEL

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

Dalby Firewood.................57

Sales Supply.....................34

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

MARKETS

JG Fielder & Son...............43

Hovingham Village Market.42

GARAGE DOORS & REPAIRS

MOBILITY

Hobman Garage Doors......26 Premier Garage Doors.......18 VSF Ltd............................11

MV Mobility......................46

GARDENING

Astek Landscapes.............65 Linear Fencing & Landscapes......................68 Lushington Garden Buildings. .......................................66 Oakwood Landscaping......66 On The Fence ..................66 R Verity Plant Hire.............68 Sharps World of Wood.......64 York Landscapes Ltd.........64 GRAPHIC DESIGN

Number 23.......................56 HAIRDRESSERS

Vision Hair & Beauty..........51

PETS

Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic.. .......................................72 Moggy Mo’s Cat Feeding Service.............................70 Station House Vets............71

JOINERY

PLUMBING & HEATING

Craig Brown Furniture.......30 Dukes Joinery...................61 Joinery and Property Services...........................61 JW Joinery.......................70 Norton Joinery .................24 Robert High & Son Joinery.54

BG Plumbing & Heating.....69 DJC Plumbing, Heating & Gas Engineers..................58 Gas Servicing by Gemma..61 GW Plumbing.....................2 Haxby Plumbing & Heating.26 HC Engineering Ltd...........18 JDL Electrical & Plumbing....6 Kenson Gas and Plumbing...5 Plumbing by Taylor............70 The 50 Plus......................63

FINANCES

KITCHENS & BEDROOMS

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL

FIREPLACES & STOVES

Steve Page ......................43

Focus Fireplaces.................9

CARE

FLOORING

Clarriots Care...................49

Acomb Flooring Company .58 Style Flooring of York.........13

Bedroom Revive................24 Calladene’s Interiors..........10 Dream Doors ...................17 Instyle Kitchen & Bedroom Facelifts...........................45 Instyle Kitchens & Bedrooms . .........................................3 Kitchen Revive..................15 Moonlight Bedrooms.........21 Robert High & Son Joinery.54

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York Environmental Services.. .......................................61

Clarriots Care...................46

Pen Life Associates Ltd.....39

FOOD & DRINK

PEST CONTROL

PLANT HIRE

ALH Builders.....................69 Minster Groundworks .......67

Beechwood Close Hotel.....38 The Fairfax Arms...............47

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

Dave Kavanagh Painting & Decorating........................61 SP Essex Painting & Decorating........................54

R Verity Plant Hire.............68

BUILDERS

Clifton Carpet Cleaning......24 Future Carpet Cleaning Services...........................69 Johnsons Brighter Carpets.61

Haxby Opticians................51

JOBS & RECRUITMENT

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