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everyone has access to everything local. We’ve expanded the number of pages and content but the Handy Mags will continue to be the friendly and honest face of local advertising, helping our businesses to thrive, whatever their size, and promoting as many local events and groups as we can squeeze into our pages. I’d like to say a big thank you to all of our brilliant advertisers and all of the community groups who have supported the Handy Mag over the years.

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With the school summer holidays fast approaching, there is lots to keep those ankle biters entertained! From agricultural shows to carnivals and festivals there is no excuse for staying indoors and staring at four walls.

Well done to Pam Marsh of Skelton for winning our May competition. Good luck finding the characters in this edition!

Until next month

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Editor: Marianne Long The Handy Mag does not endorse any advertising material included within this publication.

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16 The hidden language by Mary Mahon 17 Poppleton Scarecrow Trail 28 Book reviews 32 Short story – Tadpoles 34 Summer safety road campaign 36 Tech tools to help you wherever you go 40 Ryedale Rose Festival 45 Enjoy summer at Dalby Forest 47 What’s on in and around York 60 Prague – Golden city of bohemia 62 15th York Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge 65 Providing the best care for your animals 71 Outdoor relaxation 75 Local groups and organisations

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The Hidden Language

By Mary Mahon

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hen summer arrives, it doesn’t come alone. It brings with it sunbathing and swimming, ice-creams and barbeques, and best of all, holidays. Yet when we go out exploring the world, we bring back more than just good memories…

The English language isn’t quite as English as you’d initially think. Our language system is a synthesis of words borrowed from all over the world; most everyday words that we use originally stemmed from countries through world-wide exploration! Believe it or not, many of us speak fragments of foreign languages without even realising it!

Latin has had a colossal influence on European language, giving us a profusion of words. ‘Nice’, ‘lemur’ and ‘addict’ emanated from Latin, yet what did these words originally mean? If you were ‘nice’ in the year 1500, it wouldn’t be good; the complimentary phrase comes from the word ‘nescire’, meaning ignorant! Similarly, in our age there are all forms of addiction, ranging from dangerous ones such as alcohol and drugs, to more harmless addictions like videogames or collectibles. However, regardless of the severity, you are still technically a ‘slave’ through the Latin translation. Most interestingly is the ‘Lemur’, whose nocturnal nature earned it the Latin name ‘spirit of the dead’.

If you claim something is a ‘disaster’, did you know you’re really blaming bad planetary positions, with ‘dis’ coming from the Greek ‘bad’, and ‘aster’ meaning ‘star’? Astrological superstitions have significantly impacted our language, even the word ‘lunatic’ (from ‘luna’), relates to the belief that the moons’ cycles cause insanity!

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THE NIGHT BROTHER - ROSIE GARLAND Two souls – one body. Nineteenth century Manchester is home to Edie by day and Gnome by night. But as both start to resent the other’s presence, an internal war breaks out which threatens to tear them apart. Throw in suffragettes, love affairs and family dynamics, and you have a truly absorbing read. If you enjoyed Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus, or anything by Angela Carter, this book is for you.

THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS - KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE Isabella’s village is under the control of the ruthless Governor Adori, but the surrounding woods are under the control of a force even more dangerous.

Isabella dreams of crossing the forest and charting the Forbidden Territories. A girl is found dead, and Isabella’s friend, Lupe, goes missing. With nothing to guide her but an ancient map, her beliefs, and her determination, Isabella sets out to rescue Lupe. This children’s book has gained rave reviews and while it lacks the depth needed to truly appeal to an adult audience, it’ll keep 9-12 year olds enthralled.

MENAGERIE - RACHEL VINCENT A travelling carnival has come to town, complete with its menagerie of fantastical beings. Delilah has always thought herself human, but her reaction at the exhibits’ treatment is anything but, and she is locked away and put on display herself. Delilah befriends her fellow captives, refuses to accept her slavery and forms an uneasy alliance with one of her ‘handlers’. But is escape really an option in a world where she has fewer rights than an animal? An easy, enjoyable read, perfect for the sun lounger.

A WIZARD OF EARTHSEA -URSULA K. LE GUIN A boy wizard learning to control his powers, mystical lands, magical battles, dragons – this book has them all. First published in 1968, A Wizard of Earthsea tells the story of Ged – a boy who

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NAONDEL - MARIA TURTSCHANINOFF 19 year old Kariba falls for a power-hungry young man and reveals to him the secrets of her family’s spring: it can foretell the future and bestow health or harm. Once Iskan has harnessed the spring’s power, there is little anyone can do to stop him. He starts collecting women to his harem, treating them as little more than playthings. Naondel is told from the point of view of Kariba and the other women, over the span of several decades. Beautifully written, and at times quite harrowing, this will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.

THE SPACE BETWEEN THE STARS - ANNE CORLETT Jamie survives a virus that’s wiped out most of humanity. She’s on a planet far from home, and far from Daniel – the man she once loved. Together with the handful of other survivors she finds, Jamie sets out on the long journey across the stars back to Earth. If you’re not a sci-fi fan, don’t let that put you off. The Space Between the Stars is much more about human relationships and fragile societies than it is about space ships. This has summer bestseller written all over it.

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Short Story Tadpoles

Dennis sat on his bench, pond watching. The starlings were coming home to roost.

It was his favourite time of day. He enjoyed the soothing sound made by the fountain playing on the surface of the water. Gaynor said the fountain was tacky - two little stone cherubs huddled under their umbrella - but Dennis liked it.

His peace was broken by Gaynor running down the lawn towards him.

“That was our Daniel on the phone, you’ll never guess what?”

Dennis could never guess what when it came to Gaynor.

“Is his car alright?” He searched Gaynor’s flushed face for clues.

“Never mind his car.” Gaynor perched on the bench next to him, fizzing with excitement. “He took Carly for a twelve week scan today.”

Dennis nodded.

“Aren’t you pleased?” she asked.

“I’m always pleased,” Dennis said, watching a dragonfly hover among the reeds.

“That’s not even the best bit,” Gaynor looked like she was about to pop. “They’re only having twins!”

A wood pigeon flapped its wings in the ash tree.

“Crikey,” said Dennis. “That’ll be a handful.”

“We’re going to be grandparents,” Gaynor frowned. “Is that all you can say?”

He unscrewed the tub of fish food.

“You’re not doing that smelly stuff now are you?” she said. “Of all times?”

“Fish have got to eat, Gaynor,” Dennis said. He rather liked the smell of fish food; it smelled honest.

Gaynor watched with pursed lips as the flakes floated across the pond’s surface.

“Of course that thing will have to go,” she said finally.

“What will?” Dennis looked up.

“The pond,” Gaynor tutted. “You can’t have toddlers around a pond, it’s not safe.”

“They’re not even born yet,” Dennis said indignantly.

“We have to show good faith,” Gaynor said.

“Danny and Carly won’t bring them round if it’s not child-friendly.”

Dennis opened his mouth to object.

“It’s no good.” Gaynor looked at the pond as though it was toxic waste.

“It’ll have to be filled in.”

Dennis brooded, saying nothing. The only sound was the little cherub fountain.

“Would you look at that!” he said suddenly.

“What?” Gaynor said.

“On the lily pad.” He pointed. “That little black fellow.”

“What’s that?” Gaynor peered over the top of her glasses. A shiny creature clung trembling to the leaf.

“It’s a frog,” Dennis said. “I knew we had tadpoles, this must be the first one to find its legs.”

“I didn’t know we had tadpoles,” Gaynor said.

“We’ve had a fair few,” Dennis said. “Sweet little chap, isn’t it?”

“Very sweet,” Gaynor said.

Dennis sat back and smiled.

“Do you remember filling a jam jar with frogspawn when you were a kid?” he said.

“Oh yes.” She stretched out her legs. “I can remember it like it was yesterday.”

“Then they’d hatch into tadpoles,” Dennis said.

“We’d keep them in the pantry,” Gaynor said, “then tip them back into the brook and watch them swim away.”

“Did you have a fishing net?” Dennis asked. “I didn’t, I used to scoop them up with my bare hands.”

“You were brave,” Gaynor chuckled.

“Summer lasts for ages when you’re a kid,” Dennis said, and then there was silence between them.

The wood pigeon cooed.

“I suppose we could just build a little fence around it,” Gaynor said finally. “You know, to make it safe.”

“I suppose,” Dennis nodded. “That would be no bother.”

“We could buy them fishing nets,” Gaynor added, “for when they’re older.”

“Not a bad idea.” Dennis smiled and put his arm around Gaynor. “Twins, eh?” He chuckled, gazing at the pair of cherubs beneath their stone umbrella.

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Figures from previous summer road safety campaigns show, more sunshine means more social drinking which leads to more people having one too many and getting behind the wheel.

Alarmingly, North Yorkshire Police’s figures show a worrying trend. Over the past three campaigns the numbers of drink drivers who have blown over 100ug – nearly three times the limit, has grown year-on-year from 5.5% of those arrested for the offence in 2014 to 13% in 2016.

This year the force, alongside partners from the 95 Alive Road Safety Partnership, are appealing directly to members of the public. If you know of someone who is driving over the limit, pick up the phone and report it. Officers are keen to spread the message that if the incident is happening there and then – call 999, or for non-emergencies call 101.

Sgt Andy Morton of the Roads Policing Group and lead in force for the campaign said, “The public have been a huge support with our previous campaigns and we continue to appeal to them.

If you have information which would enable us to locate a driver over the limit, please contact us and let us know.

“Be assured, officers from the Roads Policing Group will be out in force throughout the campaign, targeting drivers who are putting others at risk. With the assistance of the public, we can ensure we get dangerous drivers off our roads and make them a much safer place to travel.

“If a member of the public contacts us and gives us the information, we will act on it. By picking up the phone and dialling 999 or 101, you could save a person’s life.”

Throughout the campaign the force will be sharing films of short interviews with traffic officers who routinely deal with the aftermath of drivers who are over the limit. The interviews give an insight into the incidents that officers witness and deal with on a daily basis and highlight how destructive this behaviour can be.

“If you have information that could prevent this tragedy from happening to another family – please pick up the phone and tell the police.”

Lorraine Allaway, who has been campaigning for tougher sentences for drink and drug drivers since losing her husband Bob to a drink driver in October 2015, spoke in support of the campaign: “I fully support North Yorkshire Police’s campaign to encourage people to report drivers who are over the limit. I would appeal to everyone, if you have any information about someone driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs, please pick up the phone and call the police.

“To lose a loved one in this way is completely devastating and it’s something that myself and my family have to live with, day-in day-out. We will always miss Bob, all those special events other family’s celebrate, like birthdays and anniversaries, just remind us of our loss. I would not wish this heartbreak on anyone.

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You can also use it in shopping trolleys instead of coins, although that only applies to pre-2017 ones: the new twelve-sided pound coin has sadly made most trolley coins redundant.

Fancy something a bit sturdier? Since the wonderful Leatherman became a global hit, there’s been no shortage of multi-tools that attempt to provide everything you could possibly need in a single gadget. If you have Leatherman ambitions but not the accompanying budget, you’ll find cheaper options from the likes of supermarket favourite Rolson, whose 36019 multi-tool offers 12 stainless steel tools for £13.41. Just don’t take it anywhere you’re not allowed blades, such as airports.

If you’d rather have something a little more high tech, the world of wearables continues to grow: for example TomTom’s Runner watches combine activity tracking with GPS for around £59, and there are even GPS-enabled trackers for kids such as the Witmoving Wrist Watch, which is available for around £19. The benefit of such kids’ watches is that they enable a lost child to press the SOS button to call a parent or guardian, and the companion app can tell you exactly where the child is if they wander off. Just be aware that anything that uses a phone SIM, such as the Witmoving watch, will need a data contract: a

pay as you go deal from the likes of budget operator Giffgaff, which uses O2’s network, offers reliable coverage for a low price. You can spend much more on a fully-featured smartwatch that does pretty much everything, but for now if it’s pure activity tracking you’re looking for, a running watch such as the TomTom is a better and cheaper option.

Chances are that wherever you’re going, you’ll want to keep your phone charged - and if you’re far from a plug socket that isn’t always easy. The most effective portable chargers, such as the Anker PowerCore 13000 (around £24), are designed to be charged at home and then used when your phone battery runs out of puff, and they boast a range of features to charge quickly and to turn off the power when the battery’s full. They’re a little bulky compared to emergency phone chargers, which tend to give you just enough power to make a few calls, but they’re good for multiple full charges.

Solar chargers are more environmentally friendly - at least, after they’ve been manufactured - and they can be quite cheap: Amazon currently lists a number of decent 10000mAh solar chargers for around £15, some of which can charge multiple devices simultaneously and double as LED flashlights. Be aware that such chargers only use solar energy as a backup: like other portable chargers they’ve got a great big battery inside them that you’re expected to charge before you go out and about. The panel is there for peace of mind should your adventure last longer than expected, but in the British summer don’t expect a full charge to happen very quickly.

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The festival showcases the achievements of some of the UK’s top rose exhibitors, as well as being a free rose-filled weekend for the whole family, with live music, refreshments, talks, displays, and demonstrations.

RV Roger Ltd is one of the UK’s top rose growers, and hosts this prestigious annual event, incorporating the British Isles Rose Society’s flagship annual show and awards ceremony. According to The Horticultural Trades Association, half of all garden owners grow roses somewhere in their garden, and new ones are developed all the time.

This year’s Ryedale Rose Festival will see the launch of the ‘Joe Maiden’ rose, named after the much loved author and radio broadcaster who passed away last year. There will be only a handful of the ‘Joe Maiden’ rose available this season, and these will be auctioned at the festival to raise funds for Joe’s favourite charities.

Bidding is expected to be keen!

With free entry to everyone, the Ryedale Rose Festival will be a blaze of colour and scent, and a rare chance to see displays by some of the premier rose growers in the UK. Visitors will be able to admire the huge range and diversity of our nation’s favourite flower, and have the opportunity to stroll amongst 50,000 rose bushes in full bloom in the RV Roger rose fields.

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Two marquees displaying over 1000 roses.

Amateur Rose Breeders association new varieties.

Pruning and budding demonstrations.

Flowers From The Farm cut flowers, plus talks and demos.

Advice about your own roses and gardens.

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Artists, willow weaving, handicrafts and more.

Talks from top garden designers.

Kirkbymoorside Photographic Society exhibition.

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What's On

Local events in the York area this month CAFE NELLI

Every Wednesday Opens every Wednesday morning between 10am and 12 noon at New Earswick Folk Hall. From the beginning of July, we wil be at New Earswick Methodist Church Hall.

WIGGINTON AND HAXBY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

Tuesday 4 July 7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall.

Summer Social celebrating Independance Day. For more information on our website wiggihaxbywi.wordpress.com

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 567701 or email yorkservices@ alzheimers.org.uk

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET Saturday 1 July Market opens 10.30am-1.30pm. www.hovingham-market.org.uk

NEW EARSWICK SHARING TOGETHER

Wednesday mornings 10-12 noon at the Sleeper Path Community Garden and Allotment. (2-4pm on Sunday) 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

BURTON AGNES HALL

Friday 30 June, Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 July Jazz & Blues Festival - Three days of the hottest jazz and blues in this exquisite stately home and its gardens. Welcoming guest artists from Saint Lucia.

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RYEDALE FESTIVAL

EVENTS AT CASTLE HOWARD

Thursday 29 June to Sunday 2 July Castle Howard Flower Festival. Special guest arrangers from across the north of England will create a festival of traditional and contemporary designs to enhance and complement the house interiors. Featuring live pre-bookable demonstrations with celebrated floral designers, plus outdoor tours,drop-in talks and the gardens in full bloom. Included in admission with an additional charge for live demonstrations.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB

As from Monday 3rd July we will meet at Haxby Memorial Hall for the foreseeable future. Coffee at 10am and the meeting at 10.30am. Any queries phone Val on 01904 761282

14 - 30 July Two weeks of world-class performers in the many beautiful and historic venues in and around Ryedale. Details of events are available online at www.ryedalefestival.com

DUNNINGTON VILLAGE SHOW

Saturday 2 September Classes for all - Flowers, photography, fruit, home baking, vegetables, wine, handicrafts, art, preserves and childrens section. Schedules are available from D&Y Taylor Butcher, Station House Day Nursery Dunnington and Costcutter.

For more information visit www. dunningtonfayre.org.uk or telephone 07703 518290

ROYAL LIFESAVING SOCIETY SAVE A BABY'S LIFE WORKSHOPS Thursday 6 July 10.30am at The Elvington Room, Elvington Air Museum. Book with Marie on m.taylor058@ btinternet.com

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Thursday 13 July 7pm at Tadcaster Church. Contact Linda on linda. nelson2704@gmail.com Booking is essential. These workshops aim to give anyone in contat 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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COFFEE AND TEA ON THE GREEN

Wednesday 13 September Coffee morning from 10am until noon at the Half Moon pub in Strensall. A variety of stalls, tombola, cakes, souvenirs, greetings cards, books and more. Please come and join us.

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.

POPPLETON GARDEN TRAIL

Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 July 11am - 5pm. 25 fascinating gardens and places to explore. Full weekend admissions with a wristband, £5 per adult with map (accompanied children free) available after 2 June from Cardland, Poppleton Post Office, Cafe Refresh at The Poppleton Centre and in the villages on the day.

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Saturday 7 October 10am til 4pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall.

If you would like to book a stall please contact Sue on 01904 861696 or 07834 637003

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Friday 14 July Launch night at The Poppleton Social.

Tuesday 25 July 10.30-11.30am. Mess Around, messy play session.

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WALKS WITH THE RIVER FOSS SOCIETY

Friday 7 July 5 mile circular walk Coxwold & Husthwaite. Meet Coxwold car park for 9.30am start. Contact Bob Jowett 01904 76402 bob.jowett1@btopenworld. com Thursday 20 July 4.5 mile evening walk around Huttons Ambo.

Meet by the village Green for a 6.30pm start.

Meal available afterwards at the Crown and Cushion, Welburn. Contact Anne Bednarski 01904 764086 Saturday 22 July City Centre Litter pick. Meet 9.30 on Foss Islands Road at the footbridge opposite Halford’s. For car parking & more details from Barry Thomas 01904 490081 Wednesday 26 July Crayke guided visit with Dr Michael & Mrs Shirley Haslam. Meet 10.30 at the church for coffee with lunch & parking at the Durham Ox. Limited numbers so contact Mike Gray 01904 758510 sdmike.05@gmail.com

THE RYEDALE ROSE FESTIVAL AT RV ROGER'S PLANT CENTRE, PICKERING

Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 July RV Roger will once again be hosting the Ryedale Rose Festival at their Plant Centre in Pickering.

It’s an open event suitable for the whole family, with music, refreshments, artists, and additional attractions all weekend, as well as the opportunity to learn about growing, pruning, and getting the best out of your roses. This high-profile festival attracts some of the top growers and exhibitors of roses from all over the UK, including members of the British Isles Rose Society. The Rose Festival is

judged to world class standards, and many awards are made on the day. But you can enter your own roses too – you don’t have to be a professional grower to enter, and we’d love to see your efforts too! RV Roger is one of the UK’s top rose growers producing over 50,000 roses each year, which you will be able to see and walk amongst during on the day. It’s a sight to compare with the bulb fields of Holland! The Rose Festival weekend promises to give lots of fun and interest, entry is free to everyone, and gates are open from 9am each day.

For more information see www.rvroger.co.uk, or email sales@rvroger.co.uk

YORK RUN FOR ALL, IN AID OF BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH AND SUPPORT ACROSS YORKSHIRE

Sunday 6 August York Run for All 10k - One of the most beautiful city runs in the UK, taking in some of this medieval city’s most stunning scenery. Registration is £20 (non re-fundable) with a minimum sponsorship goal of £100.

To book your place please visit www.btrs.org. uk/york10k

RIPON ST CECILIA ORCHESTRA The North’s Premier Non Profesional Orchestra.

Saturday 1 July St Cecilia Chamber Orchestra.7.30pm at Holy Trinity Ripon.

Kodaly: Summer Evening Mendelssohn: Octet Mozart: Divertimento No 3 Dvorak: Wind Serenade

Saturday 21 October St Cecilia Special Gala. 7.30pm at Ripon Cathedral Wagner: Prelude and Lieberstod Beethoven: Symphony No 9 - Choral

HAXBY NETBALL CLUB ARE TRAINING AGAIN THROUGH THE SUMMER MONTHS

Mondays at the Courts in York Road Haxby 7.30 till 9pm, with a view to playing in York District League October till March. All over 15 years of age are welcome. Junior section 11-16 years old Mondays, 6-7.15pm.

For more details call Val on 07708 050 307 or Kirsty 07825 177668

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Bingo, Raffle and lots of prizes. Men welcome also.

Haxby Sports Bar • 5 TVs Sky / BT Sports • Free Function Room T: 01904 768300 North Lane, Haxby YO32 3JP www.haxbysportsandsocialclub.co.uk music featuring “Oldish Spice”, 60/70/80s music from Nottingham’s finest harmony choir, Jersey’s petethompsonjazz and folk music from the “Drummers”. Bar, BBQ, Raffle. Donations for the church but book if food needed.

GILLING MINIATURE RAILWAY IS OPEN FOR TRAIN RIDES

Most Sunday afternoons.

Located at Gilling Village Hall, YO62 4JJ, there is a children’s playground and facilities in the Railway’s Clubhouse. Free parking, bring a picnic, also refreshments available most Sundays. Children’s party’s with a difference!

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ST HELEN AND THE HOLY CROSS, SHERIFF HUTTON 80/40 CELEBRATION WEEKEND

Saturday 1 July 6.30pm for 7pm. Concert of popular, jazz and folk

Sunday 2 July Afternoon tea in the Churchyard at 2.30pm. and Choral Evensong at 4pm. Helmsley Chamber Choir.

Preacher: Rev Canon John Brown, Chairman of the Church Visitor & Tourism Association For information contact jsoak@gmail.com 01347 878754 or thompsonroy5@gmail.com 01347 878644

YORK BRANCH OF THE EMBROIDERER'S GUILD

Saturday 1 July The Embroiderers Guild will be demonstrating the delights of stitching, textiles and embroidery at The Folk Hall, New Earswick at their meeting from 11am until 3pm. We invite you to come and join us, talk about what we do, see some of our past accomplishments and join us with some of your own work if you`d like to. Everyone welcome.

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Superhero capers and princess pampering at Burton Agnes Hall!

On Sunday 23rd July, Burton Agnes Hall will host a Superhero and Princess Party, for visitors to enjoy free activities including superhero magic shows, princess pampering, bouncy castles, balloon modelling, a superhero assault course - and popular superhero and princess characters will make an appearance!

Partygoers can also enjoy a thrilling treasure hunt, navigate the maze, giant games in the walled garden, chill out in the nature garden, and search for woodland creatures in the woodland walk.

Children are also invited to take part in the fancy dress competition, with fun prizes for the best dressed superhero and princess.

Bring a picnic rug if you like, and enjoy fabulous food and locally roasted coffees from the courtyard’s café.

Our lovingly restored 1963-vintage ice cream van will be serving locally made ice cream, whilst billowing out nostalgic tunes! The Hall will be open for you to discover, too. Come join the fun at Burton Agnes Hall on Sunday 23rd July!

ST LEONARD'S HOSPICE, PARTY IN THE PARK

Saturday 15 July We are delighted to invite you to join us for a fantastic, family summer night out set in the beautiful grounds of Sutton Park, Sutton-on-theForest, home to Sir Reginald and Lady Sheffield.

Gates open at 2pm so come Saturday 15th July along and bring Sutton Park, Sutton on the Forest, YO61 1DP your picnic and bottle of bubbly and settle down to enjoy the celebrations. The Shepherd Group Concert Band will kick start the afternoon’s entertainment and will soon have you tapping your feet and in the party mood. Whatever your taste in music, you’ll love what we have in store – Undercovered, The

Gems, Radio Mojo - just to mention a few, and as darkness falls the amazing Shepherd Group Senior Band will bring the evening to a close with a rousing proms-style finale and a spectacular firework display finishing around 10pm. Admission is by ticket only. Adults: £22.50 / Children Under 12: £7 / Children under 5: Free For more information see www. stleonardshospice.org.uk

POPPLETON YARD SALE

Saturday 15 July 10am until 4pm. Village Residents will be selling unwanted items from their front gardens or drives.

Maps at 50p showing all “yard” locations will be available from the following places: Cafe Refresh at the Community Centre, Main St. (the cafe will be open for teas, coffees, cold drinks, jackets, sandwiches, cakes etc.) The Lemon Tree Coffee Shop at Allerton Drive shops,The Co-op, the Green & Poppleton Library Main St, (10 – 12.30) Fundraising for Local library service and the Transverse Myelitis Society. Email joan. jenkins6@btinternet.com

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Saturday 21 October The BTRS York Committee are planning a fabulous evening filled with delicious food, entertainment and great music. Tickets cost £45 and include Drinks reception, Delicious three course meal, Live entertainment, SIlent auction and DJ. To book your place, please use www.btrs.org. uk/charityball or call the Fundraising Team on 0113 340 0111.

THE 15TH YORK ROTARY ANNUAL DRAGON BOAT CHALLENGE

Sunday 9 July 36 teams will battle it out on the Ouse for the Challenge Trophy and other awards, including fastest Charity Team, Fastest Armed Services Team and the infamous Best Dressed Trophy.

The Rotary Club nominated charities this year are the Alzheimer’s Society and MacMillan Cancer Support.

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NEW EARSWICK SUMMER FAIR

Saturday 8 July 12 till 4pm, at New Earswick Primary School. Free entry. Lots of family fun including Donkey Rides, Punch & Judy, Bouncy Castle, Games, Raffle, Gift Stalls, Café and more...free entry. Organised by The Friends of New Earswick School.

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB

Tuesday 11 July A practice night for club members. 7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Why not come along and watch members produce a floral arrrangement to a title they have been given according to their current skill level. These will then be judged at 8.30pm and you will then have the opportunity to listen to the judges comments and ask questions if you wish. We all wish to do this at Harrogate or Chelsea!! Tea and coffee available. Visitors welcome £5 on the door. New members welcome.

Please contact Janet Pepper on 01347 823601 or Joan Mc Burney on 01347 878544. www. haxbyandwiggintonflowerclub.com

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STRENSALL LIBRARY

Saturday 15 July until Saturday 16 September The 2017 Children’s “Animal Agents” Summer Reading Challenge begins. Children register in the Library for free, read 6 books of their choice and get 6 fabulous little incentive/reward prizes for reading! Please contact the Library for further details.

EVENTS AT HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL

Monday 4 September ‘A Date with Death’ with Angus and Shirley Marshall. 7.30pm. Angus and Shirley both work in forensics and are hosting an interactive meeting at Haxby Memorial Hall. Angus has advised well known authors Lynda La Plante and Val McDermid, to name but two authors. He is a specialist in digital forensics and has written a book and many articles on this subject. Whilst Shirley is a specialist in DNA and Biological evidence having spent years working in police labs. Shirley is now an academic in Teeside. Come and join us, you never know what you may learn!

Sunday 15 October ‘Frances Brody’, author of the Kate Shackleton mysteries. 2pm. A Yorkshire author, born and breed in Leeds, Frances has brought us Kate Shackleton sleuth extraordinaire. Her first crime novel ‘Dying in the Wool’ is set in the mills of West Yorkshire. Now with six books under her belt, all set in Yorkshire, including ‘Death at the Seaside’, Frances is set to launch a new book in October.

Frances has also written Somewhere Behind The Morning, Sixpence In Her Shoe and Sisters On Bread Street. She has also written many stories and plays for BBC Radio and scripts for television.

A Natural born story teller, this promises to be a great afternoon.

Tickets for both events are £5 each and can be obtained by going online to www. haxbymemorialhall.co.uk or by post to Denise Moss,16 Mallard Way, Haxby, York. YO32 3NG. Please state which event you require tickets for and if its a postal enquiry please enclose a stamped self addressed envelope. There will be a small amount of tickets available on the door.

All proceeds will go to the ‘Unite the Hall and Library’ Appeal.

Thursday 20 July 2.15-3.15pm.We will be running a free digital session called Discover Job Hunting Online.

Please contact any Library in advance to pre-book your free place on this one hour session.

Mondays 3.30pm-4pm. U5 Story Time. We are continuing to look for more volunteers on a rotation basis (each volunteer once a month) to help deliver this weekly session. Stories, nursery rhymes, play with musical instruments, glove puppets and musical lycra are offered in each session. We will also have toys from our Explore Toy Library to play with and borrow.

We are also looking for the following – IT Buddies, Events Assistants, Summer Reading Challenge Volunteers and Local Library Volunteers.

Please contact the Library for further details.

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MUSIC & MAGIC AT SCAMPSTON THIS SUMMER Saturday 1 July Twelfth Night. Join us for a magical evening of Shakespearean comedy in the gardens here at Scampston. The Three Inch Fools will be performing Twelfth Night, with a vibrantly musical take on a comedy about mistaken identity. Bring

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MALTON SHOW AT SCAMPSTON PARK

Sunday 2 July The Malton Show now enters its 131st year and

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8th & 9th July Discover the beauty of wildflower meadows and identify the flowers on walks at 11am and 2pm each day.

To find out about this and much more go to yorkshirearboretum.org/events The Yorkshire Arboretum, Castle Howard, York YO60 7BY T: 01653 648598 Registered charity 1044931

we are pleased to have with us all the agricultural attractions, farm exhibits and class entries that form the backbone of the show, as well as a few other things to appeal to everyone. www.maltonshow.com

TREASURE HUNT WITH STRENSALL AND TOWTHORPE TENNIS CLUB

Thursday 20 July Starting from the The Ship Inn in Strensall there will be a mid-season Treasure Hunt around the village.

Teams of up to 6 people. Time, entry fee and more details to follow. Start and finish to be confirmed.

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OPEN DAY AT CATS PROTECTION, YORK

Saturday 1 July 1-4pm at 582 Huntington Road, York. www.york.cats.org.uk/ See page XX for more information

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YORK RAMBLERS

Saturday 1 July 11 mile Public Transport walk – 9.17 EYMS bus No. X46 from York Railway Station, or 9.30 from Piccadilly to Griffin Inn, Market Weighton Tuesday 4 July 6 miles from The New Inn, Cropton YO18 8HH Wednesday 5 July 10 miles from Linton (near Grassington) 11 miles from Thornton le Dale CP 7.5 miles from square Co near Osmotherley Saturday 8 July 10 mile Public Transport walk – 8.43 Northern Rail from York to Harrogate to catch 9.30 bus No. 24 to Summerbridge Tuesday 11 July 8 miles from Wayrham Dale A166 picnic site Wednesday 12 July 9 miles from Chop Gate VH CP 7 miles from Coxwold VH CP Saturday 15 July 10 mile Public Transport walk – 8.40

HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A OPEN AFTERNOON

Friday 21 July 2pm to 4pm. All retired and semi-retired people are welcome to come along and find out what the Haxby and Wigginton U3A has to offer. Chat to our members, learn about our numerous activities and interest groups and enjoy free refreshments in a friendly atmosphere.

For more information please contact our secretary on 01904 768227 or see our website at: www.u3asites.org.uk/haxby-wigginton

THE ST ANDREW SOCIETY OF YORK

Saturday 5 August Barbeque in Copmanthorpe from 12.30pm.

Anyone who would like to join our Society is most welcome.

For more informationm about the Society and future events visit www.yorkscot.org.uk or telephone 01937 360119

TransPennine Express from York to Scarborough to catch 10.00 Northern Rail to Bempton Tuesday 18 July 8 miles from Byland Abbey; Layby to south Wednesday 19 July 10 miles from Lothersdale, pub on Main St 10 miles from Coxwold VH CP 7 miles from Hawnby Moorgate Tuesday 25 July 8 miles from Terrington VH CP Wednesday 26 July 11 miles from Goathland Road at Beckhole junction CP (A169) 7.5 miles from Thorner street parking Mexborough Arms Saturday 29 July 10 mile Public Transport walk – 8.45 Cross Country train from York to Leeds to catch 9.18 Northern Rail to Todmorden Full details can be found on our website yorkramblers.org.uk or eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE

Sunday 2 July Music Night presents “The Music You Love”.

Talented Musicians and singers from the York musical theatre scene and Escrick’s popular choir The Tuesday Singers take to the stage and perform popular songs celebrating the many anniversaries that occur this year be they births, premieres or other noteworthy events!

Monday 3 July Macbeth. Shakespeare’s dramatic story of ambition turned bad is brought vividly to life in Oddsocks’ hilarious Steampunk musical adaptation.

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Saturday 8 July Around The World in 80 Minutes.The renowned Bev Jones Music Company return to entertain with a unique blend of music song and dance from around the world. Visual enhancement and on stage orchestra. From America to Africa, from France to Hawaii, let us entertain you!!

Sunday 9 July Dance, Dance, Dance 2017. Yvonne Hoque School of Dance. A lively colourful show featuring pupils from 3 years to adult. From ballet to jazz, tap to cheerleading there is something for everyone.

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DALBY FOREST

July & August See page 45 for more details. www.forestry.gov.uk/dalbyforest

SUMMER AT MALTON MUSEUM

Saturday 15 July Open garden event from 11am until 6pm at 109 Scarborough Road, Norton. Adults ÂŁ3, children free. Fundraiser for the Museum.

July - August Lots of summer lectures and family worshops Visit www.maltonmuseum.co.uk for more details.

HAXBY SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB Saturday 15 July The Skapones- free entry. www.haxbysportsandsocialclub.co.uk

STRENSALL BOWLING CLUB

Sunday 6 August Ray Prosser Whistle-stop 2017. 11am. Places still available. See page 22 for more information.

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EVENTS AT ST NICKS

Saturday 15 July Foraging Walk.

2-4pm, meet at St Nicks Environment Centre. Join Carl from York Timebank on a walk through St Nicks Nature Reserve in search of edible plants, followed by a cuppa and natter. If you can, please bring a cake/biscuits to share. Free entry, all welcome.

Sunday 23 July Go Wild for Tang Hall Family Festival. 11am3pm at St Nicks Environment Centre and Foss Islands cycle path. Discover the astonishing diversity of wildlife along the Foss Islands cycle path and the health benefits of exercising outdoors. Enjoy free nature walks, pond dipping, green exercise taster sessions, games and refreshments.

Nature Explorers - 3 days per week throughout summer holidays Discover the wonders of nature through a variety of free hands-on activities for 4-12 year olds. Have a go at pond dipping, minibeast hunts, building birdhouses and more!

Tuesdays & Thursdays 1-4pm at St Nicks and Wednesdays 2-5pm at Derwenthorpe. Please contact us before first visit; no booking needed for following drop-in sessions.

Friday 28 July Flying High! Show & Walk. 1-4pm at St Nicks Environment Centre. Come along for a journey through the bird year in laughter, rhythm and rhyme as Anneliese Emmans Dean performs ‘edu-taining’ poems from her brand new bird book Flying High! Plus a guided walk and chance to buy one of Anneliese’s books about which the RSPB Vice-President, Prof. Sir John Lawton said: “Made me chuckle, even laugh out loud, with pleasure!” Free entry, donations welcome. www.stnicks.org.uk

YORK CEMETERY Saturday 1 July Living History. 11.30am & 1.30pm. Meeting at the Gatehouse – Two performances based on lives of people buried in the cemetery, by Fulford School Year 10 Drama Pupils.

Sunday 9 July Lord Mayors Buried in the Cemetery. 2pm. A walk visiting their gravestones and hearing their stories, with the knowledgeable David Poole.

Wednesday 12 July & Wednesday 19 July Bat Night No. 1. 9pm. Tickets only. £3 each. Meet in the chapel for a presentation and then enjoy the guided walk observing and listening to bats. With Claire Storey. Bring a torch! Includes drink and biscuits.

Sunday 23 July Brewers & Publicans in the Cemetery. 2pm.

Guided Walk. Jenny Hawkins tells the interesting historic tales of York brewers and publicans. www.yorkcemetery.org.uk

FAYRE AT ST MARY'S CHURCH IN HAXBY Saturday 1 July 10am - 12.30pm. (indoors if wet) Plants, cakes, games, tombola, refreshments.

HAXBY CARNIVAL

Saturday 8 July At Ethel Ward Playing Field. Carnival processionat 12.45pm from Grey Firs. www.haxbycarnival.co.uk For the programme of events see page 8

STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

Wednesday 26 July Visit to York Cemetery. A talk on the history of the Cemetery by Clive Dawson combined with a walk around the graves of some of the famous and interesting people buried there. The visit will include a visit to the catacombs in the Chapel. Tea and biscuits will be served. Meet at 6.30pm in the Cemetery on Cemetery Road (not Fulford)

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COFFEE MORNING AT HUNTINGTON LIBRARY

Monday 3 July 10am - noon. 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!

For more information, please email friendsofhuntingtonlibrary@gmail. com or call 01904 552669. website: friendsofhuntingtonlibrary.weebly.com

A SUMMER CONCERT WITH YORK LIGHT ORCHESTRA Saturday 15 July 7.30pm at Selby Abbey. Tickets £7.50 available from York Light Orchestra, Selby Abbey Gift Shop or on the door.

RENE'S REVELLERS LINEDANCING Tuesdays New class taking place at Haxby Sports & Social Club. 11am - 1pm. £3.50 per session.

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POPPLETON COMMUNITY RAILWAY NURSERY

Wednesdays & Fridays Open to visitors from 10am-3pm during July, for the sale of perennials, herbs, alpines and shrubs.

Call and visit the Nursery to add to your plant collection. The Nursery is a Registered Charity run by volunteers, and has interesting vintage railway memorabilia on site.

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Travel

Prague - Golden City of Bohemia a city, the UNESCO castle rises proud and strong, once the residence of the kings of Bohemia and still housing the presidential offices. It’s a vast complex with an enticing maze of towers and gates, museums, galleries and quaint medieval cottages strung along the Golden Lane. At the heart of it all is St Vitus cathedral where the crown jewels are kept under seven locks and keys.

Not so far away is the Lesser District with its parklands and mini Eiffel Tower, but across the river the Old Town begs to be explored, an eclectic mix of styles from Renaissance and Baroque to Rococo, Art Nouveau and more. It’s an open book in the history of art but sooner or later the Old Town Square holds you spellbound.

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n a majestic loop of the Vltava river, the ‘Golden City of Bohemia’ greets you with a touch of Venetian charm.

Islands, bridges, canals, swans gliding along the banks, traditional steamers and tourist boats, it’s a romantic place where water tumbles over the weir and spires and domes mingle their reflections from morning to night.

Horse-drawn carriages rattle on the flagstones, bustling café terraces serve goulash, potato pancake and desserts doused in butter and cream, flowers bloom all around and crowds gather by the astronomical clock to watch the figurines come out to mark the passing of time.

Whatever the season, the Vltava mirrors the mood of the sky, as meek as a lamb or impatient and wild, but along the banks life moves at a leisurely pace and there’s always plenty of time to enjoy a candle-lit dinner at the water’s edge or stroll under the bridges.

Others stroll under the arcades or wander in the lanes in search of Bohemian glassware, porcelain, colourful textiles or garnet, the traditional Czech stone. The more energetic climb to the top of the town hall tower to gaze in wonder at the most fabulous views over the fabled ‘City of 100 Spires’ and the river wandering through its myriad treasures on the way to the Elbe.

For in the Czech capital, every bridge has a story to tell, none more so than the Charles bridge with its foundation stone laid at the auspicious time of 5.31am on 9th July 1357. Today Prague’s best loved icon still spans the river for over 500 metres, guarded by 30 statues of saints sculpted by famous Bohemian artists. For locals and visitors alike, it’s the heart of town: the place to see and be seen, watch the artists painting the scene, listen to music and enjoy the sunset when the river shimmers like gold.

According to legend, a Bohemian princess once dreamed of a city whose fame would reach the stars as it flourished on the banks of the Vltava. Perhaps this is why the ever-changing river has inspired so many writers and artists, including the 19th century Czech composer Smetana who dedicated a Symphonic Poem to its journey across the land. He called it ‘Ma Vlast’, my homeland, and today, with its unrivalled heritage and convivial ambience, Prague, its capital, is one of the most visited cities in Europe.

For 450 years it was the only bridge across the river, but others followed, linking the town on the right bank to the castle district on the left. On the hill top, beyond the luminous vineyards, so unexpected in

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HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCARECROW FESTIVAL

THANK YOU! Many thanks to everyone involved in organising and supporting this year’s Scarecrow Festival which was held on 29th, 30th April and 1st May. A special thank you to everyone who created one of the 130 fantastic scarecrows and to all who came to visit the Festival. The fundraising total for this year is a new record – over £5000!

The Festival this year will support the work of Phambili ngeThemba in Cape Town alongside local charities, Haxby Helpers, Flying Ducks Youth Theatre, Cancer Research, Macmillan Cancer Support.

To see photos of the scarecrows, visit www.haxbyandwiggintonmethodistchurch. org.uk/scarecrows

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2017...help us make it a £million

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The 15th York Rotary Annual Dragon Boat Challenge will take place on Sunday 9th July.

t’s that time of year again when 36 teams will battle it out on the River Ouse, between Scarborough Railway Bridge and Lendal Bridge. On offer are the Challenge Trophy and other prestigious awards, including awards for the fastest Charity Team, fastest Armed Services Team, and of course the “Best Dressed Team” trophy.

Each crew is made up of 16 paddlers paced by a drummer at the bow and guided by a helmsman at the stern. The idea is that power and rhythm are combined to achieve maximum acceleration and speed over a 250 metre course. This is a visually exciting event and the crews learn very quickly that the best results come from working as a team. The teams have an enormous amount of fun and you can expect a very colourful display of wacky and inventive fancy dress outfits.

This year, after 15 years of running this event, York Rotary anticipate that the cumulative amount raised,

for a whole host of worthwhile local charities, will exceed £1,000,000!

The Rotary Club of York’s 2017 nominated charities are Alzheimer’s Society and Macmillan Cancer Support and there are many ways you can help support the Dragon Boat Challenge and help them to “make it a £1 million” for local charities.

This is an event not to be missed – as well as the Racing, there will be a Gala on the North Bank of the Ouse, with music, fun and games, food and festivities as Charity stalls line the bank and create a wonderful atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.

Entries for the 2017 race have now closed, however, you can find out more by visiting www.yorkrotary.co.uk

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Children can sign up to read at least six library books of their choice over the school holidays to complete the challenge. They can read whatever they like - fact books, joke books, picture books, audio books.

After reading each book, the children go to their Library, talk about what they have read and get a prize. When they have read their six books they will receive a certificate to say they have completed the challenge.

The 2017 Summer Reading Challenge starts on 15th July and runs until the 16th September and its FREE! This year’s theme is Animal Agents, illustrated by the UK’s best-selling children’s illustrator Tony Ross. As children read their books on the Challenge, they will be able to join in the fun with the Animal Agents by

collecting clues in their detective folder and helping to find out what is going on behind the scenes!

There will also be an end of challenge event at Acomb Explore in October where 100 lucky children, who have completed the challenge, will be invited to attend.

To find out more about the Summer Reading Challenge visit www.readingagency.org.uk or visit your local library.

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Noah came to the centre as an unclaimed stray via one of our inspectors in a poor state. He is now fully recovered and is a very friendly lad who is eager to say hello to everyone. We suspect Noah is an ex working dog so will need an experienced owner who will understand his needs. We are looking for a home where he will be the only pet, he is suitable to live with children of secondary school age and over, but cannot live with cats or small animals Jill came to us after her owners sadly could no longer take care of her. She is a sweet natured girl who can be a little shy with new situations, but once settled she is an affectionate

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Annual Open Day On Saturday 1st July York Cats Protection are holding their annual Open Day. The event takes place at the Adoption Centre at 582 Huntington Rd. York, YO32 9QA between 1pm and 4pm. Entry is just £2 per adult or 3 tins of either Felix or Whiskas cat food.

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Remember that most plants prefer fairly constant conditions, so try not to put them through too many changes in a short space of time. have to wait until the delivery day for your area, but it is much better than seriously damaging your plant as you attempt to get it home yourself.

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Always use the garden centre as the last port of call before travelling home, as in hot weather temperatures build up fantastically fast in a closed car, even if you leave the windows or the sunroof open. Under these conditions the plants can soon be boiled alive, literally! Plants in the boot should be

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Remember that most plants prefer fairly constant conditions, so try not to put them through too many changes in a short space of time. Ideally, take them from one area in the garden centre to somewhere similar in your garden, and keep any travelling during hot weather to a minimum. If they look at all damaged from their journey then give them a week or two to recuperate in dappled shade in a protected position in your garden.

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Local Groups ACTIVITIES AND HOBBIES

email memberships@ newearswicksc.co.uk.

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

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

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

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY GROUP 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

HAXBY & WIGGINTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP

Sarah 01904 490876 or Pam 01904 764518.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB

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HUNTINGTON PETANQUE CLUB

Betty 01904 701972 or Linda 07484 180696.

Clare 079800 26690.

Val Whitcher 01904 761282 Dennis Woodcock 01904 762698 or Sheila on 01904 768849.

HUNTINGTON BRIDGE CLUB Marianne 01904 761892.

STRENSALL STRIDERS WRITERS TOGETHER

YORK & DISTRICT SPINNERS, WEAVERS & DYERS www.yorks-guild-wsd.org.uk Madeline 01904 784274 or m.evans104@gmail.com

HUNTINGTON OVER SIXTIES CLUB

YORK AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

NEW EARSWICK BRIDGE CLUB

YORK BONSAI SOCIETY.

01904 760639.

Andy 01757 268145.

NEW EARSWICK CAMERA CLUB

YORK CAVING CLUB

newearswick.cc@btinternet. com or martinstubbsyork@ hotmail.com

07747 063181 or www. yorkcavingclub.org.uk or info@ yorkcavingclub.org.uk.

NEW EARSWICK FLOWER CLUB

YORK FLOWER CLUB

Sonia 01904 632782.

www.newearswick flowerclub.org uk or 01904763090.

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

Coaching enquiries: 01904 765397 or

Thurs, 8pm at the Bishopthorpe Social Club

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

www.ladiescircle.co.uk/York.

EBOR LIFESAVING CLUB

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

HALVES

YORK MODEL BOAT CLUB

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.

Marie 01904425751 or email eborlsc@hotmail.co.uk 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.

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

REFLECT

YORK RI SPEAKERS CLUB

SAMARITANS OF YORK & DISTRICT

Peter Jensen at yorkshirecomic@gmail.com

YORK SCRIBES www.yorkscribes.co.uk

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.

01904 676710 or visit www. reflectyork.co.uk 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

76 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 01904 760659.

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

FUNDRAISING 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

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TODDLER GROUP

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THE MONDAY PLAYERS, ESCRICK

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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.

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.

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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

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; patrickcburnett@gmail.com

www.mondayplayers.com 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

01904 442826

Vicki 01904 442826

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.

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

2ND HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCOUT GROUP

ORCHARD PARK PRE-SCHOOL

HAXBY MOOR DISTRICT GIRL GUIDING

Sandra 07407 700315 or 01904 626361.

POPPLETON UNDER FIVES

www.poppletonunderfives.org. uk or 07530 342716

SHERIFF HUTTON PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP www.sheriff-hutton-playgroup. org or 07717 799646.

SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP. Margaret 01347 878314

Linda Parkinson 01904 769167.

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

SHIPTON PRE-SCHOOL & TODDLERS.

LORD MAYORS OWN SCOUT GROUP

SINNINGTON PRE SCHOOL Kerry or Suzanne 07799727656.

STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP

CHRISTCHURCH SCOUT GROUP (STOCKTON LANE)

07546 571089.

Fiona 07746 806426.

STRENSALL TINY STEPS

Dave Petty 01904 761206. www.lordmayorsown.btck. co.uk

Simon Errington 01904 430651

STOCKTON ON THE FOREST SCOUT GROUP

77 Kath Shapcott 01904 421096.

or 786008

Ron 01904 489046

490440.

AIR CADETS, EASINGWOLD 2487@aircadets.org

SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON VILLAGE HALL

HAXBY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB

SHERIFF HUTTON BOWLS CLUB

SOCIETIES

SHERIFF HUTTON VILLAGE HALL

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. 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

VILLAGE HALL HIRE FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY VILLAGE HALL

01904 468001

Steph 07913 409 689 or email villagehall@sheriffhutton.co.uk

HAXBY TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

SHIPTON COMMUNITY CENTRE www.facebook.com/ ShiptonByBeningbrough

HEWORTH TENNIS CLUB

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 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

Fiona 01904 468773.

2ND SUNDAY RAMBLING CLUB

HAXBY SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB 01904 768300 www. haxbysportsand

Helen 01904 782891 or Hazel 01904 760897.

WIGBY WALKERS

HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL

YORK RAMBLERS www.yorkramblers.org.uk or eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk

socialclub.co.uk

www.haxbymemorialhall.org or 01904 764358.

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL

Ian 07909 991541or www. haxbykarate.co.uk or info@ haxbykarate.co.uk.

Joyce 01904 762605 or Sheila 01904 692519

Neil 01904 761908.

www.heworthtennisclub. co.uk or email info@ heworthtennisclub.co.uk

HUNTINGTON TUESDAY MIXED BADMINTON CLUB Pauline Thompson 01904 653327

HUNTINGTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB PETANQUE CLUB

Ross Welsh strensalltennis@ gmail.com

NEW EARSWICK CRICKET CLUB Paul 07533655470 or paul. stimpson3@btinternet.com or Matt 07885282937 or matty_noble@hotmail.

Stephen Marshall 01904 490440 or stephen.marshall2@ homecall.co.uk

HAXBY NETBALL CLUB Hannah on 07811 428731 HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB

tennis.co.uk

STRENSALL THURSDAY EVENING BADMINTON CLUB

co.uk

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

FUN SQUASH

PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUB

POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL

www.poppletonroadhall.org.uk.

Tuesday evenings, 7.30 10pm. Angie 07919 577522 or

Jackie 01904 492993

Kevin on 768381 or Sheila on 768849

CAPOEIRA IN YORK

DUNNINGTON SPORTS CLUB TABLE TENNIS

Jenny 01904 491010

STRENSALL AND TOWTHORPE LAWN TENNIS CLUB

TORASHIN KARATE CLUB Ian on 01904 490753 or ian. torashin@gmail.com

Dunnington. 5-8 years. Gary on 07739 808698 or email gs.crossland@btinternet.com

STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUB

Jason 07714471271

SPORTS CLUBS

www.orchardpark.org.uk e-mail: info@orchardpark.org. uk Bookings tel: 07759 126680

Clare Inkster 07932 392231

STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS

OAKEN GROVE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE

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

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

STRENSALL FOOTBALL CLUB.

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

01904 760044.

Catherine or Ellie 01904 769176.

ORCHARD PARK RECREATION & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Jill Johnson 01347878545.

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

www.torashin.co.uk Ruth 07886926420

POPPLETON BADMINTON CLUB Caroline Steel 01904 787191 or carosteel@hotmail.co.uk

SANDBURN HALL BADMINTON CLUB. Stephen Marshall 01904

WIGGINTON & HAXBY TABLE TENNIS wiggintonhaxbytable WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB

For enquiries, please contact Norma 01904765095 or email normacdavies@icloud.com

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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ADVERTISERS' INDEX AERIALS & AUDIOVISUAL

COMMUNITY

Aerial Services...................30

The Poppleton Centre.........17

GARDENING

Astek Landscapes..............72 Colourfence York................13 ARCHITECTURAL COMPUTERS & DRL Tree Services..............71 SERVICES TECHNOLOGY AP Design Services............30 Computer Troubleshooters..79 Linear Fencing...................70 Prospect Design.................26 NYCOM ............................46 Lushington Garden Buildings.. ........................................71 ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS DANCE Oakwood Landscaping.......73 Burton Agnes Hall .............52 Renes Revellers Linedancing.. On The Fence ...................74 Dalby Forest......................45 ........................................44 RV Roger Ltd.....................41 Tree & Woodland Services..74 Haxby Sports & Social Club.51 DENTISTS York Gardens ....................71 Home Farm Car Boot..........46 Poppleton Scarecrow Festival. Howardian Dental Practice.. 42 York Landscapes ...............70 Yorkshire Tree Surgeons.....74 ........................................17 DRAINAGE Ryedale Festival.................43 Easaway Environmental .....30 GRAPHIC DESIGN Ryedale Rose Festival.........40 Number 23........................79 York Boat...........................53 ELECTRICIANS HEALTH, BEAUTY & JDL Electrical Systems ......16 Yorkshire Arboretum...........55 Judge Electrical.................24 FITNESS BATHROOMS Xercise Fitness..................15 ESTATE AGENTS Monks Cross Tiles & Bathrooms.........................20 Hudson Moody...................80 IRONING Creases Away Ironing Service.

FENCING & SHEDS BLINDS ........................................44 AA Blinds..........................12 Colourfence York................13 Artura Blinds......................20 Linear Fencing...................70 JOINERY Blind Image.......................23 On The Fence ...................74 Anthony Evans Joiners.......18 Blinds Valley......................25 Sharps World of Wood........70 JW Joinery........................46 VW Blinds..........................31 York Landscapes ...............70 Norton Joinery ..................16 Robert High & Son Joinery.. 64 FINANCES BUILDERS ALH Builders......................69 D Barker Building & Joinery.... ........................................64 Minster Home Improvements.. ........................................27

Abacus Associates Financial Services............................39

KITCHENS & BEDROOMS

Bedroom Revive.................12 Calladeneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Interiors...........20 FIREPLACES & STOVES Focus Fireplaces..................7 Dream Doors ....................33 Instyle Kitchens & Bedrooms .

FOOD & DRINK ..........................................3 CARE Beechwood Close Hotel......55 Instyle Kitchen & Bedroom The Guardian Family Network.

Facelifts ...........................37 ........................................39 FUNERAL DIRECTORS Kitchen Revive...................26 Hayley Owen Funeral Director. Moonlight Bedrooms..........69 CARPET CLEANING ........................................46 Clifton Carpet Cleaning.......30 JG Fielder & Son................42 Robert High & Son Joinery.. 64 Future Carpet Cleaning Rowley and Sons...............42 LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION Services............................74 Sales Supply......................18 FURNITURE & INTERIORS Kevin Atkinson Carpet Cleaning............................24 Classic Upholstery .............18 MARKETS Hovingham Village Market..48 CARPETS AND FLOORING GARAGE DOORS & Acomb Flooring Company .. 15 Style Flooring of York..........23

CARS & SERVICING

Paint X..............................37

REPAIRS

Hobman Garage Doors.......64 Premier Garage Doors........24

OPTICIANS

Haxby Opticians.................49

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

AAA Decorators.................64 Dave Kavanagh Painting & Decorating.........................64 SP Essex Painting & Decorating.........................74

PEST CONTROL York Environmental Services... ........................................26

PLANT HIRE R Verity Plant Hire..............73

PLASTERING

Mac-1 Plastering...............64

PLUMBING & HEATING DJC Plumbing, Heating & Gas Engineers..........................67 Gas Servicing by Gemma...64 GW Plumbing......................2 Haxby Plumbing & Heating.24 HC Engineering Ltd............10 JDL Electrical, Plumbing & Heating.............................16 Kenson Gas and Plumbing....5 Plumbing by Taylor.............64 The Direct Boiler Company.15 TP Plumbing......................69

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Anthony Evans Joiners.......18 Island Maintenance............18 Joinery and Property Services. ........................................64 JW Joinery........................46 Minster Home Improvements.. ........................................27 RMB Building Maintenance.24 The 50 Plus.......................18 Yorkshire Home & Property Services............................30 Yorkshire Loft Ladders........63

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Peak Power Systems..........35

MOBILITY

RETIREMENT HOMES

MV Mobility.......................42

Mickle Hill ..........................9

NURSERIES

York Montessori Nursery.....38

ROOFING & GUTTERING

Able Roofing......................64

79 Minster Home Improvements.. ........................................27 Roofguard.........................69 Taylor & Sons Roofing Contractors........................18 Unique Roofing..................12 Weather Sealed.................33 Wetheralds Roof Systems...29

SOFT FURNISHINGS Classic Upholstery .............18

SPORT York Golf Range.................57

TILES Continental Tile Studio........29 Direct Tile Importers...........59 Monks Cross Tiles & Bathrooms.........................20

TRAVEL Conexo Travel....................61 HLF Leisure.......................61

TREE SURGEONS DRL Tree Services..............71 Tree & Woodland Services..74

Yorkshire Tree Surgeons Ltd... ........................................74

UPHOLSTERY

Classic Upholstery .............18

VETS Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic... ........................................66 Station House Vets.............65

WINDOWS, DOORS & CONSERVATORIES Cloudy2Clear.....................21 Image Windows & Doors....11 Instyle Windows.................19 JG Windows......................35 Keepsafe Window & Door Repairs ............................31 Norton Joinery ..................16 Weather Sealed.................33 Wetheralds Roof Systems...29 Window Distribution...........25 YO1 UPVC and Aluminium Solutions...........................38 Yorkshire Windows.............13

ON-SITE COMPUTER MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT Friendly personalised service for small businesses, home ofďŹ ce and home users

Repairs Upgrades Virus Removal Small Networks Software Problems

01904 492665 / 07759 101794 Email: york@comptroub.com www.ctsyork.co.uk

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