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elcome to our January edition.

What will 2018 bring for us?

World cup glory? A Royal wedding and baby? More Brexit mayhem? More social media ‘fake’ news? Let’s hope we all find something special to look forward to this year!!

My new years’ resolution is always to have a ‘project’. In 2017 we have been busy replacing our kitchen and my other half has spent (many) months taking the old one apart and refitting a new one, whilst I spent (many) months clambering over the dogs to wash up in our little utility room sink alongside the dog food and wellies. I even spent a while cooking on our camping stove which was a challenge! But now we are almost at the finishing line and when you get this edition through the door we will (hopefully) have spent a lovely Christmas enjoying our festive food with family and friends in a smart warm kitchen with no camping stove in sight!

So for 2018 I’m not really sure what my aim will be. I may even venture out to do more exercise! If you have a look on page 31, the team at Xercise Fitness in Haxby can certainly help you get a head start in this.

At the Handy Mag we’re starting 2018 with a slightly bigger team. A big welcome to Mandy who joined us last month. Nicky and I will be lost for things to do this year with all the extra help!

Well done to Mrs Ellis for winning our November competition.

A very Happy New Year to all of our advertisers and readers and a huge thank you to all of our local posties for getting the magazines to letterboxes across Ryedale and York in 2017.

We’re very grateful!

Until next month…

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CONTENTS 58 6 A smart lifestyle choice from Arbor Living 8 North Yorkshire Police Cadets 12 Precious 14 Great all round service from Calladene’s Interiors 24 York Blind & Partially Sighted Society 28 Travel to the Ardennes 31 New year, new you at Xercise Fitness 32 Puzzles 36 Chorizo and prawn paella 38 Nourishing beauty goodies to see you through the winter 40 Books into the new year 43 Oral cancer awareness by Howardian Dental Practice 44 Tim Peake’s spacecraft to land in York 45 What’s on in your area this month 58 Gardeners resolve 70 Heart disease in pets by Battle Flatts Vets 72 Winter hazards by Station House Vets

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It’s no surprise that over 85% of the properties (phase one and two) have already sold as a recent survey has shown that out of 2,000 respondents 58% wanted a home by the water for their mental well-being, and a further 47% wanted to live by water for the views.

The popularity of these park homes illustrates the demand for a luxury alternative for people in retirement and semi-retirement in Lincoln. In many cases over 55s are still living in a substantial family home where they raised their children, but subsequently, that property has become a time consuming and costly asset to maintain.

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North Yorkshire Police Cadets

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The Volunteer Police Cadets is the nationally recognised police uniformed youth group throughout the UK. The purpose of the VPC is not to recruit police officers of the future, but to encourage the spirit of adventure and good citizenship amongst its members. We believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive regardless of his or her background. We encourage young people from all backgrounds to join the VPC, including those who may be vulnerable to the influences of crime and social exclusion.

Volunteers to deliver Property Marking and Crime Prevention Initiatives. This is always a perfect opportunity for the Cadets to work alongside serving North Yorkshire Police officers and helping to offer a service to the local Communities, whilst engaging with the public and reassuring them safety and security. The cadets are always pleased to be recognised by the Community Officers and regular officers who organise these events. Not only does it allow the Cadets to be seen by the general public but also to act as role-models to young adults in the community as well as giving those Cadets, who have an interest in a career in the Police, the opportunity to observe and speak to full-time officers first hand.

This experience is invaluable to the North Yorkshire Police Cadets and it really does fulfil many of the aims set out by the VPC. To request further information on the North Yorkshire Police Cadet Scheme you can contact: NeilLancey@northyorkshire.pnn.police. uk or visit https://northyorkshire.police.uk/ jobs/cadets/

Aims of the Volunteer Police Cadet (VPC) Scheme

The aims of the scheme are to: • Encourage the spirit of adventure and good citizenship.

• Inspire young people to participate positively in their communities.

• Promote a practical understanding of policing among young people.

• Engage young people, in activities that encourage them to develop socially and academically and make a positive contribution to the community in which they live.

• Support local policing priorities through volunteering and give young people a chance to be heard.

• Be Safe-Feel Safe to help build safer, stronger and more supportive communities.

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Short Story Precious

Dan leaned against a lamp post covered in posters, watching the house at number fifteen.

The curtains were drawn and the place seemed deserted. If Alan was the creature of habit that Dan thought he was, any moment now he’d be returning home with his tray of chips and a battered sausage.

Alan had dropped Dan’s sister-in-law, Pam, off on New Year’s Day, with the promise to come and collect her the day after. He hadn’t been seen since.

“Do you think they’ve had a row?” Dan had asked his wife Amy. “Pam’s being tight-lipped,” Amy said. “She just flops on the settee all day eating your chocolate liqueurs and sniffing.”

Dan would never describe Alan as much of a catch, but he felt compelled to reunite these two lovebirds - if nothing else, just to get his sofa back.

On cue, a shadowy figure crept through the shadows and slipped through the doorway into number fifteen. Dan crossed the road and hammered on the door.

There was no answer.

The letter box was wedged open with a copy of the same poster about a missing sphynx cat that had been stapled to the lamp post. He pushed it to one side and shouted, “Alan, it’s Dan, I know you’re in there.”

There was silence.

“I’m not interested in what’s gone on between you and Pam,” he called. “I just want to know you’re okay.”

The hall light came on.

The door creaked open and Alan stood in the hallway holding his battered sausage.

“Is Pam alright?” he asked, taking a bite.

“She’s worried about you,” Dan said. “We all are.”

Alan’s face crumpled. “I’ve done something unforgiveable,” he said.

Dan’s heart sank. Was he going to be stuck with his sister-in-law indefinitely?

“Tell me what it is,” he asked calmly. “I’m sure we can fix it.”

“Pammy mustn’t know,” Alan said desperately.

“I can’t promise you that.” Dan followed Alan into the lounge. “Just tell me what’s happened.”

“I need more time.” Alan perched on the arm of the sofa and regarded his chips mournfully.

“Time for what?” Dan said.

“For the cat’s fur to grow back,” Alan said miserably.

“I beg your pardon?” Dan said.

“I went out for a few ales with Dufty after I dropped Pam off.” Alan ate another chip. “And the next morning I discovered I’d shaved Precious.”

“Do you mean Pam’s cat?” Dan asked in surprise.

“Yes, Precious the cat,” Alan nodded. “I’d shaved all her fur off. No idea why. I don’t even remember doing it.” His shoulders heaved. “I’ve made her a little jumper.”

Dan felt a powerful urge to laugh.

“Alan, Precious is at our house with Pam,” he said gently. “You brought her in her basket, remember?”

Through the cat flap climbed a fierce looking bald cat wearing a ragged tube sock. Dan looked at the cat, and the cat scowled back.

“If that’s not Precious,” Alan said nervously, “what is it?”

“It’s a sphynx cat.” Dan crouched down and examined the cat’s collar. “Her owners have been looking for her.”

“I’ve shaved a stranger’s cat!” Alan wailed.

Dan was about to explain that sphynx cats were supposed to be hairless when he stopped himself.

“I can fix this for you. No one need ever know,” he said instead. “But first, phone Pam and beg her to come home.”

“I owe you Dan.” Alan licked ketchup off his fingers. Staring warily at the cat he picked up his phone.

Yes you do, thought Dan, and said, “A box of chocolate liqueurs would be a good place to start.”

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viewpoints such as the ‘Cross of Hell’, a name which leaves plenty to the imagination. By clear weather, you might just see the Croix Scaille, at 503 metres the highest point in the French Ardennes.

The Meuse meanders on and on, revealing its most stunning panoramas when you follow the trails along the crest. For many visitors, the true icon of the valley is Monthermé, nestling crescent-shaped at the tip of a peninsula, stretching out like a green dragon’s tongue as the river almost closes a perfect loop.

The water glistens as blue as the sky and densely wooded hills roll as far as you can see in all shades of green. A path climbs through the forest to a series of precipitous rocks where you can look down on Monthermé and one of the most spectacular river loops in France.

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n north-eastern France, the Regional Nature Park of the Ardennes rises towards the Belgian border, festooned in hills and vales, fast-flowing rivers, dramatic rocks, lush hedgerows and deep forests home to wild boar and deer. Haunted by ancient legends, laced with trails and glorious views, it is largely undiscovered and a haven for nature lovers, covering 117,000 hectares.

Trekking, cycling, horse riding, kayaking or sailing on the rivers, there are myriad ways to explore and maybe spot the beavers at work, a black stork or a peregrine falcon, a black woodpecker or a hazel grouse sitting on a branch. Wild orchids and carnivorous sundews peep here and there and golden broom and purple heather splash colour on the higher slopes. The scenery is forever changing but most endearing is the green finger of land pointing north and the valleys of the Meuse and its tributary the Semoy.

Tumbling down from the Belgium uplands, the Semoy meanders through verdant countryside on its way to the Nature Park across the border. There, from the village of Hautes-Rivières to the confluence with the Meuse, a 20km long cycle path follows every bend of the river, punctuated by rocky outcrops and

In the distance the silhouettes of the ‘Four Sons of Aymon’ rise on a rocky ridge above the village of Bogny. According to legend, the knights escaped from Charles the Great on a magic horse, taking refuge in the Ardennes where they were turned into rocks. In this fantastic landscape legends abound, from the Devil’s Castle to the Spinner’s Bench or the rocks of the Ladies of the Meuse, petrified for being unfaithful during the crusades. In the spring, Monthermé comes into its own with a popular festival dedicated to the legends of the Ardennes and the ‘little people’ who hide among the rocks.

Festival over, it is time to ramble along the trails, 47 of them from easy strolls to more demanding climbs, criss-crossing the park all the way to Givet at the northern tip, taking in the star-shaped citadel of Rocroi, the lakes, the laurel forest and the slate route around Fumay. The people of the valley are proud of their heritage and that includes the industry which remains a valuable source of income. Just like the wartime memories, it is part of the Ardennes but in this little corner of France, off the beaten track, you’ll discover sleepy villages of yellow or blue-tinged stone, fortified churches, castles, abbeys or isolated farms with a beautiful backdrop of verdant hills and valleys.

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Chorizo & Prawn Paella Serves 4. Ready in 50 minutes

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Baby It's Cold Outside Our pick of nourishing beauty goodies to see you through the winter months.

Central heating, cold weather and seasonal celebrations can leave your skin looking a bit ‘meh’.

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Into the New Year

Books about awakenings and new beginnings to see you into 2018.

THE POWER - NAOMI ALDERMAN

Not a new release this one, but well worth a read if you missed it back in 2016. Teenage girls across the world discover they have the power to hurt, and even kill, with just their bare hands. And they have the ability to awaken that same power in other women. Now that men are the weak ones, how will the gender balance shift? An engaging read that twists modern day happenings and examines the dark side of power. Gripping, thought-provoking and a real conversation starter, The Power is ideal for book clubs.

ME. YOU. A DIARY - DAWN FRENCH

This book combines writing your own diary with taking a peek into Dawn French’s. She shares her thoughts each month, along with various insights into her life, and invites you to do the same. The idea is that, by the end of the year, you’ll have a ‘fatter, scruffier book that is written by me but totally personalised by you.’ With various writing prompts, this book makes keeping a diary altogether easier.

The perfect start to the new year.

HOW TO BE CHAMPION: MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY - SARAH MILLICAN

Sarah Millican’s autobiography is like a glorious ramble through her life. The book is split into chapters with headers such as ‘Things I’ve Been Bullied For’, ‘Why I’m Not A Criminal’ and ‘My Love Of Stationery’. It’s part autobiography and part self-help guide. Nothing is off limits, so it’s probably not the book for you if you’re not keen on swear words or reading about bodily functions. However, if you want a book that’ll make you feel good about yourself and is snort-your-tea-out-of-your-nosefunny, buy it now.

HISTORY OF WOLVES - EMILY FRIDLUND

14 year old Linda lives in an ex-commune out in the woods. Lonely, socially-inexperienced and left to her own devices by her parents, Linda craves

friends and a sense of belonging. When a new family moves nearby, she befriends the young mother and regularly babysits the four year old child. But she soon discovers that all is not right. The choices Linda has to make to keep her new found family could have tragic consequences. Compelling reading.

THE ART OF HIDING - AMANDA PROWSE

Nina seems to have the perfect life, but it soon starts to unravel when her husband is killed in a car crash.

Left with two children to care for, a mountain of debt, and the growing realisation that her husband wasn’t all he seemed, Nina has to fight to rebuild a life for herself and her family. An enjoyable easy read – perfect for long winter’s nights.

MRS OSMOND - JOHN BANVILLE

Banville picks up the story of Isabel Osmond (née Archer) from where we left her in the classic The Portrait of a Lady. While this novel will likely appeal most to fans of Henry James’s work, Banville retells enough of the original story for Mrs Osmond to work as a stand-alone piece. Upon learning of her husband’s betrayal, Isabel has journeyed to London, leaving him behind in Italy. Away from her husband and reunited with her friends, Isabel starts to rediscover her desire for independence. Lively characters, elegant prose and engaging dialogue combine to make this a very enjoyable read.

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'Keep your pet' supporter donates prize money recently held in the village, he had no hesitation in donating his prize money to KYP. Each participant had nominated a charity to receive a donation from the event proceeds should they be selected, & Brian’s singing and performing on the harmonica was well received by the judges. The event is organised by churches in Strensall as part of the “Believe in Strensall” initiative.

Brian raised a magnificent £288.50 and Sally Hutchinson, Chief Officer of Age UK York, received the cheque on behalf of KYP.

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Tim Peake's spacecraft to land in York Soyuz TMA-19M displayed at York's National Railway Museum from 17 January

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isitors can relive the descent from the International Space Station through virtual reality experience The spacecraft which transported Tim Peake, the UK’s first European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut, to and from the International Space Station, will be landing at York’s National Railway Museum on Wednesday 17 January 2018.

A landmark partnership between Samsung and the Science Museum Group, to create a national tour of Tim Peake’s spacecraft means the Soyuz TMA-19M capsule, complete with equipped interior and reentry char marks on it outer body, will be on public display for three months along with its 25m diameter parachute.

The display of the iconic craft will be accompanied by an inspiring and immersive range of activities, including the Space Descent VR virtual reality experience, narrated by Tim Peake himself, which places the visitor inside the Soyuz TMA-19M to witness first-hand the incredible 250-mile journey back to earth from the International Space Station (ISS).

The VR imagery has been created for the Science Museum Group, and is supported by Samsung with the provision of the latest Samsung Gear VR headsets and a bespoke VR lounge inside the museum.

National Railway Museum Director, Judith McNicol, said: “It’s hard to express how excited we are to be hosting Soyuz in our museum in York. The Soyuz capsule represents one of history’s most incredible

technological feats, and this is an unmissable opportunity for visitors young and old to see the craft that took Tim Peake all the way to the Space Station and back.

“Due to the National Railway Museum being part of the Science Museum Group, it allows us to host such a unique part of science history and is the start of an exciting new adventure for the museum.”

Soyuz TMA-19M carried Peake and crewmates Yuri Malenchenko and Tim Kopra in ESA Expedition 46/47 to the ISS on 15 December 2015, returning on 18 June 2016. It was acquired last year by the Science Museum Group.

Commenting on the acquisition, ESA astronaut Tim Peake said: “You do become very attached to your spacecraft because it definitely does save your life.

I’m absolutely delighted that my Soyuz spacecraft, the TMA-19M, is going to be returning here to the UK and may serve, hopefully, as inspiration for our next generation of scientists and engineers.”

Details of visiting arrangements and special events, including the Space Descent VR experience and February half-term activities at the National Railway Museum will be announced at a later date (charge and conditions apply to Space Descent VR).

Space Descent VR with Tim Peake has been made possible with support from Samsung and the generous co-operation of Tim Peake and the European Space Agency.

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

YORK ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY

3rd Wednesday of the month 1.30-3.30pm. Forget Me Not Memory Cafe, Tang Hall Last Tuesday of the month 1-3pm. Acomb Memory Café, Acomb.

1st Wednesday of the month 2-3.30pm. Boccia/Easy Sport, New Earswick Last Wednesday of the month Younger Peoples Group.Various venues York Thursday Afternoons Singing for the Brain.1.30-3pm at The Folk Hall, New Earswick Contact York Alzheimer’s society on 01904

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STRENSALL LIBRARY

Until Saturday 13 January We will be running a free Blood Axe History Reading Challenge for children. Children register first in Strensall Library and then read any four history related books. They are then encouraged to come back into the Library to tell staff a little bit about their four history themed books.

They are then rewarded with four stickers, a completion certificate and a free entry ticket to the Jorvik Viking Centre!

Tuesday Mornings Free U5 Story Time at 11am-11.30am.

We are continuing to look for more volunteers on a rotation basis to help deliver this weekly session. Stories, nursery rhymes, play with musical instruments, glove puppets and musical lycra and “Guess What’s in the Bag” are offered in each session. In addition to U5 Story Time Readers, we are also looking for the following volunteer help – IT Buddies, Events Asistants and Local Library Volunteers.

Bringing The Library Service To You For customers that are currently unable to visit the Library, we also offer a free Home Library Service. Once a month, our volunteers can deliver and collect books of all kinds to anyone that is unable to visit us. We can deliver fiction, non-fiction, stories on audio CD as well as books in large print.

If you are planning to attend any activities during this year’s Residents’ Festival, we will have plenty of York Cards available to help with that!

Children’s York Cards are FREE and Adult York Cards cost £5 each in cash.

19 The Village, Strensall, York Telephone 01904 552677 or visit www. exploreyork.org.uk

NEW EARSWICK SHARING TOGETHER

Wednesday mornings 10-12 noon at the Sleeper Path Community Garden and Allotment. Weather permitting.

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. www.danceforparkinsonsuk.org/ or contact Angela Kirkham, info@kirkhamhenry.co.uk

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET 3 February (No market in January) Market opens 10.30am-1.30pm. www.hovingham-market.org.uk

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB

First Monday of each month We meet at Haxby Memorial Hall. Coffee at 10am and the meeting at 10.30am.

Any queries phone Val on 01904 761282

COFFEE AND TEA ON THE GREEN

Tuesday and Fridays Every Tuesday morning from 10am to 12noon and Friday afternoon 2 - 4pm for coffee, tea and home made cakes. At Poppleton Methodist Church, Upper Poppleton.

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Tuesdays 10.30am - 12 noon at Easingwold, Methodist Church, Easingwold. £3 per person includes cake and hot drinks.

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JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE Saturday 13 January Oddsocks Productions.

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Wednesdays Jigsaw Club. 2.30pm-4.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Jigsaws available to use or feel free to bring your own puzzle or jigsaw board.

Refreshments available. All welcome.

Fridays Boccia Club - An all inclusive game played from a seated position. Come along and make new

Saturdays 9am – 4pm at the Market Place.

ROYAL LIFESAVING SOCIETY 'SAVE A BABY'S LIFE' WORKSHOPS

Wednesday 17 January 2018 11am at The Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington on To book please email Marie on m.taylor058@ btinternet.com Thursday 1 February 5.30pm at York Explore (Central Library).

Book direct with the library on 01904 552828 Sessions are free to attend and last approximately one and a half hours and aim to give those who attend the confidence to cope in the unlikely event of a baby emergency.

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NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM

Wednesday 17 January - Thursday 8 March Tim Peake’s Spacecraft. Get up close to this historic piece of engineering, which brought the astronaut back to Earth from the International Space Station. 10am - 4pm. Free entry.

CHARITY CONCERT IN AID OF NSPCC

Saturday 24 February Favourite Melodies performed by Margaret Berg & Students. 7.30pm at Stockton on the Forest Village Hall. Tickets £13 (includes wine / soft drink & nibbles). See page 10 Telephone Margaret on 01904 491604 or 07971874369

FRIENDS OF HUNTINGTON LIBRARY COFFEE MORNING

Monday 8 January 10am - noon & 2pm - 5pm at Huntington Library, Garth Road, York, YO32 9QJ

Drop in for coffee and cake and discover the events happening at Huntington Library and the wider Explore York family of libraries. We also have a book sale, free wifi and a Hudl Session!

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STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

Wednesday 31 January 7.15pm at Strensall Village Hall. The Robinsons of Newby. The lives and times of the Lords of the Manor of Strensall from the reign of the Tudors to the Georgian era. Presented by members of the History Group. All welcome. Non-members, £3 at the door. Membership £12 per year.

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ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE GARDENING CLUB

Tuesday 16 January 7.30pm at the Conference Hall, Askham Bryan

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volunteer gardener at Beningborough Hall, to lead us to the hidden and secret places of the Hall, gallery and gardens. Bob’s talk will take us to the hidden, and not so hidden parts of the six acre garden where there are remarkable trees, rare plants and some unusual features and remains. In the Hall we will also see a unique artefact which has only recently been displayed. All are welcome.

Entry £4 on the door. Coffee and tea are available.

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YORK ASSOCIATION OF THE NATIONAL TRUST

Saturday 20 January 2.30pm at the Friends Meeting House, off Castlegate in York. We welcome Bob Mansfield,

Monday 5 February 7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall.

Please come and share your views and ideas or just to find out what has been done in the past year and the plans for the future.See page 18

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CHARITY CONCERT IN SUPPORT OF LORD MAYORS CHARITIES Saturday 10 March 7.30pm at the Village Hall, Stockton on the Forest. “A Dash Through the Decades” is fundraising for the Lord Mayor’s Charities, “Keep Your Pet,” Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and Refugee Action York (RAY).

Tickets for the evening are available from Stephen Marshall on 07929 719286 or email stephen.marshall@homecall.co.uk See page 16 for more information.

WIGGINTON AND HAXBY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

Tuesday 16 January 7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall Members New Year Celebrations. Annual subscriptions due. www.wiggihaxbywi.wordpress.com

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON AGAINST FRACKING

Meets 1st Wednesday monthly 7.30 - 9.30pm at Haxby Sports Bar North Lane.

This group opposes fracking and unconventional shale gas extraction primarily in the local area.

Most of York and the surrounding areas are covered by licences to extract gas.

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7.15pm in Strensall Village Hall.

For more information contact Dorothea Scarlett on 01904 761198.

YORK SECOND SUNDAY CEILIDHS

Sunday 14 January Live Band. All Welcome - no partners needed and all dances walked through and “called.”

We meet every month at 7.30 –10pm at St Aelred’s Church Hall, Fifth Avenue, York Y031 0PN. (off Melrosegate - 5 minutes from York University) For more details telephone Ros Batchelor on 01904 624216 or visit www.yorkceilidhclub. org.uk

THE YORK BRANCH OF THE YORKSHIRE REGIMENT ASSOCIATION [YORK YRA]

Second Wednesday of each month We meet monthly at Worsley Barracks, on Fulford Road, York YO10 4EB and are a voluntary association linked to The Yorkshire Regiment who are also based in York.

Please contact our Facebook Page “Friends of The YRA York Branch” @ YorkRegimentalAssociation or by email YRA. York.Secretary@GMail.com

HEWORTH RETIRED MEN'S FORUM

Tuesday 9 January 10.30am at Heworth Without Community Centre, Applecroft Road, York YO31 0HG. Our speaker will be Dr. John Wright on “The Real Heroes of the RAF”.

Tueday 23 January 10.30am at Heworth Without Community Centre, Applecroft Road, York YO31 0HG. The talk by Mark Sutcliffe will be entitled “Minster Policing”.

Coffee/tea served from 10am and the cost is only £2. All retired men welcome, wherever you live!

Further details from 01904 423277

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Tuesday 16 January New Year Lunch. We meet on the third Tuesday of the Month, except January, July and December at

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Wanted urgently Prizes for tombola, unwanted gifts, jigsaw puzzles, wool , buttons, cuddly toys.

Please ring 01904 491133 or 01904 768588.

FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB

Monday 15 January Chris Small - Climbers: the Beauties and the Beasts. Chris will expound on the shy and the bullies of the plant climbing world in his usual enthusiastic way. Indoor meetings are held in Flaxton Village Hall and commence at 7.30pm.

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New Year’s Day Entertainment Abba Tribute from 1.30pm.

Saturday 20 January Branded by Fire. www.haxbysportsandsocialclub.co.uk

YORKSHIRE ARBORETUM

Monday 1 January Winter Welly Walk. Make the most of the festive season and enjoy a walk in the fresh air and glorious surroundings of the arboretum. Return to the Visitor Centre for hot and cold drinks, homemade treats and plenty of festive cheer!. Booking not essential, but preferred please.

Please call the Visitor Centre on 01653 648598 or see www.yorkshirearboretum.org

HAXBY SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB

New Years Eve £500 free Bingo! Must be in by 9pm to get a free ticket. After 9pm, tickets are £2. Fun and games, disco. Starts 7.30pm. Come and join us. All welcome!

SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES

Saturday 13 January Jumble Sale in aid of Sheriff Hutton Parish Church.

2pm - 4pm in the Village Hall.

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB

Tuesday 9 January 7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall Wigginton.

We are having what is becoming a popular annual event, a flower demonstration by members of our own club. Four members will demonstrate individual arrangements that will be raffled at the end of the evening. £5 to non members.

Refresments available.

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BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH AND SUPPORT EVENTS Saturday 2 June BIg Bike Ride. At Grange Park Sports Club, Grange Park, Wetherby, LS22 5NB. Entry starts

RSPB, YORK LOCAL GROUP

Wednesday 17 January 7.30pm. An illustrated talk on “Birds, Ecology and Climate Change” by Professor Sir John Lawton.

Sir John Lawton, CBE, FRS, is an RSPB Vice President and a former Chair, now President of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. He has previously been a trustee of WWF UK and Chief Executive of Natural Environment Research Council and was the last chair of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution. His most recent work in a report to Defra in 2010 (Making Space for Nature) has had a profound influence on nature conservation strategies throughout the UK and now more widely in Europe.

We are anticipating a typically insightful and thought-provoking talk on the vitally important topic of climate change and its effects on bird populations.

Tuesday 23 January 2.30pm An illustrated talk on “Wildlife of the East Coast” by Terry Weston. Terry is well known as a Local Nature Reserve manager and well-travelled photographer.

Both talks take place at Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York. (Between Scarcroft Road and Nunnery Lane) Nearest public car park is Nunnery Lane. Map and further information at www.clementshall.org.uk Entrance £3. Group members, £3.50 nonmembers. Non-members welcome. There is an interval with free hot and cold refreshments.

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Come prepared for 30 punishing obstacles along a 12k route and earn your free victory beer.

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HAXBY AND WIGGINTON METHODIST CHURCH SCARECROW FESTIVAL 2018

Saturday 5 May - Monday 7 May Save the date! More details to follow in the February edition. www.haxbyandwiggintonmethodistchurch. org.uk

YORK BLIND & PARTIALLY SIGHTED SOCIETY

Thursday 25 January Home Visitor Volunteer Training. 1.30pm to 5.30pm or 5.30pm to 9.30pm at York Blind and Partially Sighted Society, Rougier House, 5 Rougier Street, York, YO1 6HZ. Would you like to make a difference to someone’s life? We are on the lookout for volunteers for their Home Visiting Service which provides a valuable service to people who are living with sight loss enabling them to live an independent life. No experience is necessary as full training will be provided. See page 24.

Please contact Catherine Bamford on 01904 731122 or email volunteermanager@ ybpss.org for more information. Booking is essential.

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Thursday 11 January Open rehearsal session. Love music? Enjoy singing? We are looking for new members to join our choir. No auditions, just come along and see what you think. 7.30pm at Stamford Bridge Junior School.We sing a very wide range of music – show tunes, classics, folk, pop, and church music

Friday 19 January 2pm (doors open at 1.30pm) in the Wigginton Recreational Hall. Meeting – “The Story of Pantomime” with speaker John Clitheroe. You are welcome to come to our meetings for retired people on the 3rd Friday of each month with guest speakers. Come and find out about our activities and events. Members £1, Visitors £3 including refreshments.

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EVENTS AT ST NICKS

Saturday 13 January 10am-1pm Eco-Active Day: Woodland Thinning. Help us open up the woodland canopy so that native plants can occupy the woodland floor and support a greater range of wildlife. Suitable for families.

Sunday 14 January 10am-3pm. Hedgelaying Workshop Learn the basics of this heritage skill for managing woodland and increasing biodiversity, and have a go at laying a hedge in St Nicks woodland. Entry: £25/£20 conc. Booking essential.

Saturday 27 January 12-4pm Open Day for Residents’ Festival Explore the green heart of York: free guided tours of the Centre and 24-acre reserve start at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Plus family-friendly activities, crafts sale, refreshments including food from haybox cookers, info on green living and volunteering. Free entry.

Tuesday 30 January No Dig Gardening – talk. 6.30pm for 7pm start at Central Methodist Church, St Saviourgate, YO1 8NQ. From 6.30pm bring seeds to swap or just browse a speedy seed swap run by Edible York, plus refreshments. From 7pm, UK’s ‘King of No Dig’ Charles Dowding will give an illustrated talk on how to encourage soil life, enjoy easier harvests and make your garden part of the solution to many environmental problems. Followed by Q&A. Entry: By donation, or £5 in advance to reserve a seat near the stage.

All events start at St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, YO10 3ST unless specified otherwise www.stnicks.org.uk or 01904 411821.

Thursday 1 February - Friday 2 March Accumulator Challenge. What could your team do with £30? This year St Leonard’s Hospice is looking for 30 teams (of up to 6 people) to take part in the ‘Accumulator Challenge’. To start you off, we will give your team a loan of £30. We are then throwing down the gauntlet to you and your team to auction, fundraise, invest, run and organise your way to the biggest profit in 30 days. Think creatively, think innovatively and most importantly think fun! You can do whatever you want as long as it is safe and legal! The challenge will conclude with an awards ceremony to celebrate the success of the teams taking part with prizes for the team that makes the most profit and the team that comes up with the most innovative fundraising idea. Registration closes at 12noon on Monday 30th January 2018.The challenge starts at 8am on the Thursday and will finish at 6pm on Friday 2 March. – only fundraising taking place within this period will count.

For more information and to register your team place, please contact Annie Keogh, Corporate Fundraiser on 01904 777777 or email annie.keogh@stleonardshospice.nhs.uk

MINSTER LIONS 2018 APPEAL

Could Minster Lions help make your dreams come true? Minster Lions are a service organisation whose members give their time and expertise for the benefit of those who are in need. This year they would like to hear from local groups who would be able to make good use of a little financial help for a worthwhile project.If you would like to apply for help through their Christmas Dream Appeal, please email the following details to info@minsterlions.org.uk or by post to Minster Lions Dream Appeal, 18 Deveron Way, York, YO24 2XH; Name of Group, Contact name, address, email and telephone number. Details of the project or need, including how it will help those involved and the progress you have made so far. The amount of support required along with details of how it will be used. Closing date is 31st January. Each request will be assessed individually and the successful applicants will be notified by 14 March.

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COVER IT UP! Make a resolution to dry off and cover up garden furniture once the summer is over. Left out there throughout the worst of the weather, pretty well all furniture will take a serious battering – from rain,

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cold, ice and, in some cases, even fungi! Shop around for furniture covers that won’t break the bank or, better still, store the furniture in a shed or garage if you have one. Stored properly, it will last much longer and you’ll save yourself a fortune.

GROW YOUR OWN This needn’t mean total self-sufficiency for twelve months of the year, but aim to grow more of your own fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs. It might mean buying yourself a couple of tomato plants for the first time, or creating a small herb planter, or it could be larger scale and more complex plans if you’re already big on grow-your-own...but increase what you do! Don’t forget that if you’d like UK-grown vegetable plants accompanied by my weekly advice and tips emails, you will find a great choice of some of my favourite varieties at www. pippagreenwood.com/grow-your-own.

COMPOST MORE It is easy to put things that should be composted in the waste bin, but once you get in the swing of it composting will soon become second nature. The amount of extra compost you’ll generate will be

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PAUSE BEFORE YOU BUY When you’re looking through the seed, plant and bulb catalogues, browsing online or wandering around a garden centre, pause before you buy. I know I’m not alone in having eyes that are much bigger than my plot! It is very easy to order more seeds than you’ll ever be able to sow and plants that you’ll never be able to squeeze into your garden.

SEASONAL SAVER Make sure you recycle your Christmas tree. Real trees can be recycled at locations up and down the country. The trees will be shredded and added to other green materials to make a great soil conditioner and planting mix.

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Anne Swithinbank, panellist: ‘My resolution is to tackle some serious decluttering. In the gardening department, this means sorting a horrid muddle of fleece, netting, twine, hand tools, gloves, propagator lids and flower pots filling my sheds.

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Motoring McLaren 720S

slick and enjoyable. The rocker mechanism to the paddles is a joy too.

Unfortunately it’s not all good news. The electronics are better and easier to use but are still buggy. Our test car incorrectly warned us of impending suspension failure and power steering problems - unforgiveable on a car costing almost a quarter of a million pounds.

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’ve just exited a roundabout – one I’ve left many times before in a variety of cars – and I’m heading down a familiar straight; I know it leads to a 90 degree right and yet more well-sighted, beautifully-surfaced road, but this time it’s different.

I’m sat behind an exquisitely-crafted steering wheel, in a plum pudding purple leather cabin, and things are happening faster than they’ve ever happened before. Behind me, a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 is converting 710bhp into forward thrust that has to be experienced to be believed.

Just a look at the numbers gives an indication of what the new darling of Woking has in its arsenal: 60mph in 2.8 seconds, 124mph in 7.8 seconds and 186mph in 21.4 seconds. While those figures give you some reference, what they can’t explain is the feeling that translates to when you’re sat behind the wheel. The g-force such explosive acceleration exerts on your body under foot-tothe-floor power is like a roller coaster, and braking is sharp, shockingly sudden and painfully precise.

The McLaren takes countryside sweepers, motorway miles and quick changes in direction and road surface in its stride. It’s incredibly capable and a huge step on from the 650S it replaces.

Steering is pinpoint direct and well weighted.

The seven-speed automatic gearbox rifles through gears like a sharp shooter and at speed it’s rapid,

The second disappointment is the noise. It’s all sucking, blowing and wind roar - there’s no start up, high speed thrum, or deep bellowing exhaust note. OK, it’s no Tesla, all silent propulsion, but it’s also no rival for Ferrari’s much better 488 soundtrack.

Thankfully, the out-of-this-world looks make up for some of those foibles. The dramatic doors stop petrol station punters in their tracks as you arch them skyward. It can feel like you’ve live-paused passers-by in a TV show, their mouths slowly drifting towards the floor as they wake back up. Rarely does a car send pedestrians into a dreamlike state quite like this McLaren.

Huge air scoops, slits and slants in the bodywork add to the visual drama, while also playing an important part in directing the huge gulps of air the revised power plant needs to keep it cool. Sadly McLaren still has a lot of work to do in wiggling its way into the public consciousness - few of those we encountered knew what brand it belonged to, let alone which model it was.

But back to what the McLaren does best. I’ve got dials turned to slippery sport mode, and Wales to cross. The rain is just starting to cover the road with a glistening dew-like coating and the 720S is twitching in the bends, squirming as it hunts for traction. It’s palm-dampening, but exciting, and about to create a journey that’ll be indelibly marked on my memory. This McLaren may not be quite perfect, but my word is it getting incredibly close.

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New Year Revolutions

The gadgets that'll help you keep your promises in 2018

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t’s that time of year again. The gyms will soon be full of New Year’s resolutions, running like mad on treadmills. People will be signing up for all kinds of selfimprovement, but within a few months many of them will have changed their minds. So how can you make sure you stick to the promises you made yourself about 2018?

Technology is here to help.

There’s been an explosion in fitness technology over the last few years. The most attractive fitness gadget is Apple’s Watch Series 3 (£329), which you can keep on while you swim as well as when you run, and thanks to apps it can help motivate you in all kinds of ways: it can deliver workouts or track your everyday fitness, and it can even turn ordinary activity into a game with its steps, distance and calorie tracking. Third party apps can deliver punishing 7, 4 or even 1-minute workouts if you’re short of time, and there’s a whole host of apps for tracking your food intake and other health factors too.

Some of the best fitness gadgets are designed for specific activities, such as TomTom’s Runner 3 (£220). As you’ve probably guessed from the name it’s for runners, with built-in GPS, heart rate tracking and music playback to make your efforts more bearable. It’s suitable for weight training and swimming too, and the battery lasts for about 3 weeks between charges.

If your resolutions were more about mental wellbeing, there are plenty of phone apps to help you. The free Mindfulness App (available for Apple and Android) can help you meditate to escape everyday stress, while Headspace (iPhone and Android, free with in-app subscriptions) has attracted millions of users with its newcomer-focused approach, rewards system and a clever buddy feature that enables you to share progress and motivation with your friends.

Apps can be great for fitness and healthy eating too. One of the world’s favourite such apps is MyFitnessPal’s Calorie Counter and Diet Tracker.

Available for Apple and Google devices, it’s free, with a £7.99 pro-subscription offer. The big plus here is its database of more than 6 million foods and a barcode scanner: scan your ingredients or the menu and it’ll automatically calculate and record the calories.

If you promised to eat more healthily and/or to waste less food in 2018, we’d love to introduce you to our very favourite gadget: the Instant Pot. There’s a whole community of Instant Pot fans online including popular food blogs such as The Kitchn, and that’s because it’s brilliant: it’s an electric pres-sure cooker that sautes, boils, steams, slow cooks, pressure cooks…if the idea of cooking a whole chicken or pulled pork in half an hour appeals you’ll love it, and it’s great for minimising waste: chuck the leftovers in with some vegetables and water and you’ve got effortless stock or soup. It’s a fantastic time saver too: again and again we’ve gone from can’t-be-botheredto-cook to eating a healthy and nutritious meal in less time than it takes to order a takeaway.

It pays to shop around, though: Amazon in particular frequently offers huge discounts on the Instant Pot, as you can see from sites such as uk.camelcamelcamel.com: you don’t want to be the person who buys it for £155 when it’s usually on sale for less than £95.

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Someone's missing

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hen I hear Noddy Holder’s voice declaring that ‘It’s Christmas!’ and asking me if I’ve hung my stocking up, then I know that Christmas is just around the corner. Now for me, when I hear Slade’s ‘Merry Christmas Everybody’, memories of my teenage years come flooding back.

Suddenly I’m surrounded by my friends again in various nightclubs, I’m at home late Christmas Eve waiting for midnight to arrive so that my family and I can start opening our presents and on Christmas day recall all of us looking forward to seeing the latest film release on the T.V. Yes, there was a time before downloads and Sky Movies when you just had to wait for the latest James Bond film to be broadcast!

As I spend time reflecting on those past years I find that I also recall the people who are no longer with us. This gives rise to the thought that ‘someone’s missing’. I experience a sense of loss and sadness which can result in me choosing to end my pleasant reflections and shut the memory tape down.

I have a choice. I can refuse to even think about that person and try to shut out the range of feelings associated with my grief, or acknowledge those emotions and allow myself to also recall the moments of joy, laughter and love I experienced with them. I found that by trying to avoid my feelings of loss I also took away the opportunity to refresh my experience of why I miss them and to celebrate the impact they had on me. This acceptance that someone is missing and my being able to choose to remember them with all the emotions that I experience has taken some time. I am now able to enjoy and welcome memories that before I strived to push away.

Christmas is one of those times when the loss of someone can be felt very strongly and I believe that, with help, it is possible to arrive at a place where the mix of our emotions will allow us to fully embrace the memory of that special someone who is missing. Plus, enjoy hearing Noddy Holder screaming at us: ‘It’s Christmas!!’.

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ith Valentine’s Day around the corner, you can’t walk down the high street without seeing red hearts in every shop window, but it’s not often we think about our pets’ tickers!

Heart disease is unfortunately a common illness in middle-aged and elderly pets, and there are a number of signs you can keep an eye out for to ensure you catch it early: Coughing. If your pet has a cough for more than a couple of weeks, this could be an early sign of heart disease. Typically, the cough is more noticeable at night and after your pet has been sleeping.

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Roscoe came to the centre via a local vet after he was found abandoned in a terrible state, and as a result has become very nervous around new people.

He is now getting the treatment he needs to help him heal, so all he needs now is a family to heal his broken heart and rebuild his trust in humans.

We are looking for an adult only home where he will remain inside for a long time, with someone who will give him the love he needs.

needed and is now looking for a place to call home. Clancy has been left with a slight limp due to an old injury but this does not affect him and he is not on any medication for this. Clancy is a friendly, playful lad who will need a home away from busy roads as he does like to go out and explore. He could live with children year 8 and over.

Clancy came to the centre as an injured stray, he has had the treatment he

You’ve made a big difference to the lives of all the animals we help and we’d like to wish you all a healthy and happy 2018!.

Thank You!

We’d just like to say a big thank you to all our supporters and volunteers - we simply couldn’t do what we do without you.

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Knit one, 'purr' one for unwanted cats like Roxy!

We’re appealing for knitters in York and the surrounding areas to create handmade blankets for the cats and kittens which will be in our centre’s care over the festive season. Knitting a blanket is a great way for craft fans to flex their creative muscles whilst making life better for the cats in our care. Knitters can use their own designs to make blankets. If you can make blankets that are around 30cm (12 inches) squared that would be fantastic.

Cats Protection advises that when knitting a blanket, it’s best to avoid the use of stretchy yarns to reduce the risk of injury to cats and kittens.

Loose weave blanket patterns involving the use of large needles are best avoided too. Happy knitting!

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rafty cat lovers are being asked to help unwanted cats by making cosy blankets for cats and kittens at York Adoption Centre.

Donations of knitted blankets can be dropped off at our centre at 582 Huntington Rd. York YO32 9QA, or if you require further information call 01904 760356.

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Winter hazards - Anti-freeze poisoning Dr Sarah Hunter B.Vet Med MRCVS Station House Vets their coats. Being fastidious groomers, cats are likely to accidently consume the pollen whilst licking their coats clean. Immediate action to remove the pollen from their coat is required with lukewarm soapy water. Do telephone your veterinary practice for advice. Many cats will vomit following consumption of parts of a lily (tell your vet if this has occurred) but further monitoring, possibly making the cat sick and fluid therapy may be required to ensure your cat does not develop kidney failure.

VINE FRUITS: FRESH FRUITS, GRAPE JUICE OR DRIED E.G. RAISINS, CURRANTS

Antifreeze is a substance many of us will have available this time of the year particularly in the form of screen wash. The active ingredient is ethylene glycol which is both extremely toxic to dogs and cats and unfortunately sweet tasting. Cats are even more susceptible to its toxic effects than dogs and they are less likely to be observed ingesting antifreeze.

If you think your pet might have drunk some antifreeze, swift action is essential. Please note the time and how much you think your pet might have swallowed, telephone your vet for advice and get your pet there. Vets can administer a drug by injection, that will fairly reliably make your pet sick to stop them absorbing at least some of the product but in the case of antifreeze this needs to happen very fast.

Both fresh and dried vine fruits, on their own or contained in, fruit cakes for example, can cause acute kidney disease in dogs which may only become apparent a day or two later. Avoid giving and discourage others from offering your dog titbits containing vine fruits. If your dog has eaten these fruits do telephone your veterinary surgery for advice. It is helpful to know the approximate amount your dog may have eaten, and when.

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Your pet will also most likely require a blood sample, fluid therapy via a catheter into their limb and may require specific antidote therapy. The first sign of a problem in cats may be that they are very unwell, vomiting, weak and unsteady. Again, please contact your veterinary surgeon.

Do be very careful where and how you store antifreeze and take care to mop up or wash away any spillage.

LILIES

All parts of the lily plant (Lilium or Hemerocallis species) can be toxic if consumed by cats. Cut flower arrangements can pose a risk to cats.

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Local Groups 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.

THE FRIENDS OF YORK WALLS www.yorkwalls.org.uk friendsofyorkwalls@ gmail.com 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.

HUNTINGTON OVER SIXTIES CLUB Sonia 01904 632782.

JAMYANG BUDDHIST GROUP YORK Contact maggi.purcell@ hotmail.com

NEW EARSWICK BRIDGE CLUB 01904 760639.

NEW EARSWICK CAMERA CLUB newearswick.cc@btinternet. com or martinstubbsyork@ hotmail.com NEW EARSWICK FLOWER CLUB

www.newearswick flowerclub.org uk or 01904-763090.

NEW EARSWICK SWIMMING CLUB

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

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

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

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

YORK LADIES CIRCLE

Thea Jacob 01904 634390

www.ladiescircle.co.uk/ York.

STRENSALL BRIDGE CLUB

YORK MODEL BOAT CLUB

John 01904 769618.

Carol 01904 766691 or Richard 01904 766691 or www.yorkmodelboatclub. co.uk

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.

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

YORK RI SPEAKERS CLUB

YORK SCRIBES www.yorkscribes.co.uk

YORK FLOWER CLUB

SILVER SONG BOX

01904 769176. info@oakengrove.org.uk

YORK BONSAI SOCIETY.

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY GROUP

Mr M Kirby 01904 415932 or Mr P Wileman 07983 300068 or www.shanglers. wordpress.com

YOUTH CLUBS AT OAKEN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Peter Jensen at yorkshirecomic@gmail.com

Andy 01757 268145.

SHERIFF HUTTON ANGLERS

Ann 01757 288974 or Elizabeth 01904 795361.

Thurs, 8pm at the Bishopthorpe Social Club

01904 768163 or www. newearswicksc.co.uk.

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

Bryan 01904 764648 or www.yorkareagroup.co.uk.

YORKSHIRE MINIATURISTS ASSOCIATION

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.

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

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

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

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YORK CARERS CENTRE

01904 345870 or email info@arkchurch.co.uk

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

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 CORONARY SUPPORT GROUP TRUST www.ycsgt.org.uk

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

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

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.

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

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

ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS FIELDS 01904 411821.

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITION

MUSIC & THEATRE

01904 760659.

CITY OF YORK PIPE BAND

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

Laura 01904 763243 or John 01423 879519.

FUNDRAISING

FRIENDS OF YORK THEATRE ROYAL.

BRITISH RED CROSS Linda 01904 692550 or Helen 01904 693027.

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

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

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

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

YORK LIBRARIES 01904 552660.

EUPHONICS LADIES CHOIR. Val 01904 758285

friends@yorktheatreroyal. co.uk.

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

HAXBY SINGERS. Bob or Edna on 01904 769136

HEWORTH LADIES CHOIR Sheila 01904 704234 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; patrickcburnett@gmail. com http://www. cobweborchestra.org.uk/

THE MONDAY PLAYERS, ESCRICK www.mondayplayers.com

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SHERIFF HUTTON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP

489364/07552 353571 or bjprince56@yahoo.co.uk

HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A

Charles 07802 190250.

www.sheriff-huttonplaygroup.org or 07717 799646.

DUNNINGTON RAINBOWS & BROWNIES

MINSTER LIONS CLUB OF YORK

YORK CONCERT BAND .

Jill 01904 629065.

YORK FAMILY CHOIR www.singingcommunities. co.uk

YORK LIGHT ORCHESTRA 01904 870759 or www. ylo.org.uk.

YORK SECOND SUNDAY CEILIDHS Call Ros Batchelor on 01904 624216 or visit www.yorkceilidhclub.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 BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP. Margaret 01347 878314

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

Karen Prince 01904 489364.

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

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

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

LORD MAYORS OWN SCOUT GROUP Dave Petty 01904 761206.

Email: lordmayorsown.

york@gmail.com. www. lmoscoutsyork.org.uk CHRISTCHURCH SCOUT GROUP (STOCKTON LANE) Simon Errington 01904 430651

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

Dorothy 01904 767392

Tel: 0845 833 9578. Email: info@minster-lions.org.uk

STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Dorothea Scarlett 01904 761198

WHITE ROSE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION Peter West 01765 640409 email: peterwest33@yahoo. co.uk.

WIGGINTON & HAXBY OVER SIXTIES Margaret 01904 760625

WIGGINTON & HAXBY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Angela Bailey 01904 763229. wiggihaxbywi. wordpress.com THE YORK BRANCH OF THE YORKSHIRE REGIMENT ASSOCIATION [YORK YRA] Meet monthly at Worsley Barracks, on Fulford Road, York on the second Wednesday of each month.

Contact can be made via our Facebook Page “Friends of The YRA York Branch” YorkRegimental Association or by email YRA.York.Secretary@Gmail. com

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

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

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

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL 01904 760044.

77 OAKEN GROVE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE

Catherine or Ellie 01904 769176.

ORCHARD PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE Badger Paddock, Huntington YO31 9EH. To book a party please email info@orchardpark.org.uk or phone & leave a message on 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.

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 OLD SCHOOL, WIGGINTON John and Wendy Jeffery 01904 760764 or email: clerk@ wiggintonparishcouncil. org.uk.

heworthtennisclub.co.uk

WALKING GROUPS

FOOTBALL CLUB Karl 07896 674299 or gafbr@rocketmail.com.

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

HUNTINGTON TUESDAY MIXED BADMINTON CLUB Pauline Thompson 01904 653327

HUNTINGTON JUNIOR

Jason 07714471271

HUNTINGTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB PETANQUE CLUB 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.

CAPOEIRA IN YORK

co.uk

John Jobling on john@ciyc. org.uk or 07962963406

HAXBY NETBALL CLUB Hannah on 07811 428731

DUNNINGTON 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

GREYFOX TABLE TENNIS York RI, Queen Street, York.

Contact Keith on 01904 777364 or 07899 944637 or email keithmayhew@ hotmail.com or Russell on 07879 245228.

HAXBY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Ian 07909 991541or www. haxbykarate.co.uk or info@ haxbykarate.co.uk.

THE BOARD SCHOOL HUNTINGTON MEETING CENTRE

HAXBY TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

01904 760246 or 760044 or maureen@ huntingtoncentre.plus.com

HEWORTH TENNIS CLUB

Neil 01904 761908. www.heworthtennisclub. co.uk or email info@

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 AND TOWTHORPE LAWN TENNIS CLUB Ross Welsh strensalltennis@ gmail.com

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COUNCELLING

Aerial Services.....................22 BLTV Aerials .......................27

Sarah Douglas Counselling...49

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

DENTISTS Howardian Dental Practice....43 DENTURES

AP Design Services..............37 Prospect Design...................26

Smile Denture Clinics...........41

ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS

DRAINAGE

Haxby Sports & Social Club...30 Huntington School................49

Easaway Environmental .......13

BABY & NURSERY EQUIPMENT Paul Stride...........................35 BATHROOMS Monks Cross Tiles and Bathrooms...........................16

ELECTRICIANS HC Engineering....................57 Judge Electrical...................62 ESTATE AGENTS Hudson Moody.....................80 FENCING & SHEDS

AA Blinds............................21 Artura Blinds........................10 Blind Image.........................53

Colourfence York..................59 Linear Fencing.....................58 On The Fence......................61 Sharps World of Wood..........58 York Landscapes..................57

BUILDERS

FINANCES

ALH Builders........................22 D Barker Building & Joinery..69

IP Wealth Management........42

BLINDS

CARE

FIREPLACES & STOVES

Barchester Healthcare............3

Focus Fireplaces..................11 Hovingham Fireplaces..........65

CARPET CLEANING

FUEL

Clifton Carpet Cleaning.........24 Future Carpet Cleaning Services..............................63 Kevin Atkinson Carpet Cleaning..............................26

Dalby Firewood....................23

CARPETS AND FLOORING Acomb Flooring Company.....13 Ebor Carpets........................37 CARS & SERVICING Paint X................................65 COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY Computer Troubleshooters......8 NYCOM...............................69

FUNERAL DIRECTORS JG Fielder & Son..................51 FURNITURE & INTERIORS Classic Upholstery ...............37 Ryan McGinty Interiors.........19 GARAGE DOORS & REPAIRS Hobman Garage Doors.........63 Premier Garage Doors..........26 GARDENING Colourfence York..................59 Linear Fencing.....................58 Oakwood Landscaping.........61

On The Fence......................61 R Verity Plant Hire ...............61 Sharps World of Wood..........58 York Gardens Ltd.................60 York Landscapes Ltd............57

PEST CONTROL York Environmental Services.62 PETS & EQUINE

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Thompsons Country Store......9 Tunnel Aquatics...................49

Number 23..........................68

PLANT HIRE

HAIRDRESSERS

R Verity Plant Hire ...............61

Vision Hair & Beauty.............39

PLUMBING & HEATING

HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS

DJC Plumbing, Heating & Gas Engineers............................22 Gas Servicing by Gemma.....69 GW Plumbing........................2 Haxby Plumbing & Heating...63 HC Engineering....................57 Plumbing by Taylor...............69 The Direct Boiler Company...25

Sarah Douglas Yoga.............37 Vision Hair & Beauty.............39 HEATING Power Heating.....................25 JOINERY

PLUMBING (GENERAL) Joinery and Property Services...

TJS Plumbing Services.........48 ..........................................69 TP Plumbing........................63 JW Joinery..........................22 Norton Joinery.....................10 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE KITCHENS & BEDROOMS Joinery and Property Services...

Calladene’s Interiors.............15 ..........................................69 Dream Doors.......................21 JW Joinery..........................22 Instyle Kitchens & Bedrooms .5 RMB Building Maintenance...26 Kitchen Revive.....................55 The 50 Plus.........................25 Moonlight Bedrooms............37 Yorkshire Home & Property MARKETS Services.................................. ..........................................15 Hovingham Village Market....45 Yorkshire Loft Ladders..........67 MOBILITY RECRUITMENT MV Mobility.........................43 Glasshouses Trout Farm.......79 NURSERIES RENEWABLE ENERGY York Montessori Nursery.......35 Peak Power Systems............27 OPTICIANS RETIREMENT HOMES Haxby Opticians...................43 Arbor Living...........................7 PAINTERS & ROOFING & GUTTERING DECORATORS Able Roofing........................69 AAA Decorators...................69 DT Guttering & Roofing Dave Kavanagh Painting & Services..............................69 Decorating...........................69 Roofguard...........................24 SP Essex Painting & Taylor & Sons Roofing Decorating...........................24 Contractors..........................26

PART TIME CLEANING PERSON REQUIRED AT HAROME TROUT FARM TO CLEAN BINS OUTSIDE

Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays Hours to suit - between 9.30 and 3.30 On average 2½ hours a day maximum 7½ hours a week Hourly wage to reflect better than national wage rates

Please apply by email info@glasshousestrout.co.uk or telephone 07565 061165 Wetheralds Roof Systems.....23

VETS

SOFT FURNISHING

Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic.71 Station House Vets...............73

Classic Upholstery ...............37 Jody Gray Upholstery & Interiors...............................51 SOLICITORS Mitchells Solicitors...............47 TILES Direct Tile Importers.............18 Monks Cross Tiles and Bathrooms...........................16 TRAVEL Acomb Travel.......................33 Conexo Travel......................29 TREE SURGEONS DRL Tree Services................60 Tree & Woodland Services....60 Yorkshire Tree Surgeons Ltd.60 UPHOLSTERY Classic Upholstery ...............37 Jody Gray Upholstery & Interiors...............................51

Puzzle answers

VIDEO & AUDIO SERVICES In Camera Productions ........51 WINDOWS, DOORS & CONSERVATORIES Instyle Windows ..................17 JG Windows........................19 Norton Joinery.....................10 Wetheralds Roof Systems.....23 Window Distribution ............15 YO1 UPVC & Aluminium Solutions................................. ..........................................21 Yorkshire Windows...............13 Pictograms 1. Turn Up Trumps 2. Thick As Two Short Planks 3. All In All

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