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elcome to the July edition.

Half way through 2012 and what a year it is turning out to be! As I write the Jubilee celebrations have just come to an end. We had a fantastic time thanks to a really enthusiastic team of organisers. The afternoon tea and sing-a-long were great fun along with a village photo for posterity. Well done to everyone who got together to celebrate wherever you were.

Soon we will be in the midst of sporting madness that may drive people to addiction or despair or both.

In amongst the sport, we are planning a few short camping trips not too far away. We are privileged top have so many great places to go locally. As a family we particularly enjoy staying at the campsite at Gordale Scar near Malham and try to have a long weekend there every year. Camping comes with its challenges with two large dogs in tow. Their coats take on a remarkable amount of water resulting in them staying wet for most of the weekend but the main worry in the tent is our food - it is way too available

This month’s features General

Emily’s Column ................................................. p16 Making the most of a staycation ............... p17 Safety in the home .......................................... p28 Books - Good sport stories ........................... p34 A proverbial life ................................................ p38

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and tempting for the dogs! Sleep is also difficult as our black lab tends to pace around at night time in the tent wimpering. Oh and then there’s the joys of being woken at 5am by an over-enthusiastic dog with a wet nose poking through the small gap in the zip and having to try desperately to stop dog slobber getting onto your sleeping bag! Mmmm a ‘staycation’ is looking much more attractive!

In preparation for my sister’s wedding this month, I had my car cleaned. With our busy lives I found justification for not doing it myself (and the children could not be bribed) so I called in the services of Neal Glover from Autosheen for an executive clean. There are limits to what can be done with an aging Golf but the transformation was miraculous. I am trying keep it this way…honest Neal!

Congratulations to Helen Bell of Haxby for winning the May competition. The answers are on page 61.

Until next time...

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Hello again, For most students, the summer holidays bring the promise of a break from mindnumbing essays and the opportunity to feel the warm sand between your toes. It’s enough to get anybody excited! For me – and for the majority of other Year 11s - with the final exam and school prom out of the way, I am free to enjoy possibly the longest holiday of my life!

Most people’s idea of a good day at the coast is blistering heat and a soft towel to lie on, day-long, with a too-small bikini and oversized sunglasses; going red! Right? Not me. I can’t wait to load up the car with the rounders gear, drag the skim-board out of the loft and take Kevin-the-Kayak down to the local beach. In my opinion, there is no better way to spend a sunny (or wet!) day than messing around with my family off Bridlington coast. Even my Dad puts on his wetsuit and comes body-boarding with us – although he usually gives up soon after repeatedly getting beaten by all three teenage daughters!

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Making the most of a Staycation A lthough you might imagine that the main reason people stay in the UK for the summer is lack of money, it’s not always the case. Not everyone likes the hassle of travelling, particularly those who are elderly and not up to facing the scrum of airports and ferry terminals. And if you are a parent of young children the journey is enough to put you off going away at all.

We do have a beautiful country with some fascinating history and lots going on. But many people travel overseas simply because we can’t rely on our weather. Chances are though, if you take a two week break at home - either in your own home, a caravan or motorhome, or in a holiday rental property there will be some days that are lovely and can be made every bit as enjoyable as being abroad.

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and beat the crowds.

Firstly you need to think about the ‘equipment’ you’ll need. Picnic blankets are light to carry but older members of the family might need a fold up chair. Games add to the fun so include a football, a Frisbee or buckets and spades. Younger children can have a small rucksack containing drawing materials.

The food of course is a highlight of a day out. Biscuits, crisps and drinks and the obligatory tea bags, sugar, cups and a teaspoon should be packed in readiness.

Other essentials include sun lotion, tissues/kitchen towel, a rubbish bag and hand wipes – baby wipes make excellent allpurpose cleaning cloths. Some first aid materials won’t go amiss either, particularly plasters and sting relief cream. We all know that the forecast isn’t always right, so put a few jumpers in a bag too.

Next, you need to decide where to go. Brainstorm ideas with your family: trips that only take a half

day; beach or river destinations for the warmest days; places that have indoor entertainment nearby if the weather turns or you decide to make a longer day. If you have children, the website www. letsgowiththechildren.co.uk is an excellent source of ideas and www. resort-guide.co.uk is also a good site to visit. When the sun arrives, you’ll be able to quickly select an ideal spot from your list.

The night before you go, top up the car with fuel, print out directions or set up the satnav, prepare any fresh food, withdraw some cash and put phones and cameras on charge. Most importantly, agree a leaving time for the next morning with the family. If you say 8 o’clock you have a chance of being on your way by 8:30; if you don’t say a time at all everybody will be working to their own plan and you will have wasted precious sunny hours.

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Costa Rica A

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t the heart of Central America, Costa Rica has set aside 30% of its land for conservation, a higher percentage than any other nation.

Framed by the Caribbean to the north and the Pacific to the south, barely the size of England, this little gem of a place claims over 180 nature reserves, including 32 national parks. Businessmen, farmers or government ministers, all agree that preserving the natural world is more important than financial gain.

Eco-tourism is thriving and hotels are rated according to their green policy. Officially, this is the happiest country on earth.

So from beaches or coastal wetlands to volcanic peaks, from rainforest and jungle to montane cloud forests, Costa Rica is home to an enticing variety of flora and fauna, among them rare specimens and more types of butterflies than in the whole of Africa. Over 800 species of birds have been recorded, mostly residents, while mammals include giant anteaters, jaguars and vampire bats. For the brave, there are thrilling skywalks right up in the treetops, along suspended walkways.

One of the easiest national parks to explore is Carara on the south coast where cicadas sing in the raintrees and butterflies the size of your hand flutter, vivid blue, along the stream. There are pale-billed woodpeckers, boar, striped tiger ants and lizards which can run on water. Wild lilies and hibiscus splash colour along the jungle trails and now and then, a pair of red macaws takes flight as spider monkeys swing on their long dangling limbs to claim the sweet blossom of a flame tree.

On the outskirts of Carara, crocodiles bask on the muddy banks of the Tarcoles river, while toucans with rainbow-coloured bills land in the treetops. Sunsets over the estuary are spectacular with hundreds of egrets coming to roost in the mangrove and howler monkeys gathering their troops for the night.

A fair drive south, Manuel Antonio is the smallest of the national parks but boasts a rich biodiversity

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on both land and sea. Trails lead around the rugged peninsula and along pure white sands fringed with turquoise waters. There are offshore islands, racoons and iguanas and white-faced Capuchin monkeys draped on low branches.

On the Caribbean coast, the remote Tortuguero National Park covers the nesting sites of green and other turtles and a maze of canals, deltas and lagoons where water fowl and otters live in peaceful surroundings. From palms to lagoons and swamps, the park preserves 11 life zones and access is only by boat.

For Costa Ricans, respect for the natural world is unconditional and that includes the awesome volcanoes in the central highlands. Most iconic is Arenal, rising to over 5000 feet, which in May 1998 managed 23 eruptions in a single day. Now, it is dormant, its funnel top lost in the clouds or mirrored in the lake, surrounded by lush scenery and hot springs gushing out from the lower slopes.

Towering above the capital of San JosÊ are Irazu, the highest volcano at 11,200 feet, and Poas which claims the world’s largest active crater, 0.9 miles across and 900 feet deep. Drifting in and out of the mist, belching out fumes from the green lagoon, it showers the forest with acid rain. There are four habitats in its national park, including a unique dwarf forest where ramblers might spot the yellowgreen squirrel found nowhere else in the world.

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Fast forward ten years and now there are 27 direct rivals vying for car buyers’ cash.

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shift 45,000 units, so there’s some serious weight on this little hatch’s shoulders.

But is it any good? Well, yes and no. Firstly there’s an impressive choice of engines.

There are five petrol units and five diesels to choose from and with sales expected to be split 50/50 between the fuel types that comes as little surprise.

We tried the petrol 1.6-litre 155bhp, diesel 1.6-litre HDI with 115bhp, and the 1.2-litre three cylinder petrol. The diesel was excellent, but our pick has to be the characterful 1.2-litre with 82bhp and 118Nm of torque.

It’s both great fun to drive yet economical too, returning 62.7mpg on the combined cycle and emitting just 104g/ km.

On the road it’s really rather good. Dynamically it’s composed and even in the lesser powered models it’s good fun to chuck around bends. The ride quality is impressive, but we did find the steering very light in town.

The driving position is also strange with a tiny steering wheel that’s hard to position without obscuring the clocks.

Overall, though, it drives like a little French hatch back should

do - and we mean that in a positive way!

The sales clincher is really on the spec sheets. Peugeot has aimed for all trim levels to be just that little bit better than Fiesta - and in this market that’s vital.

The most popular trim, taking 40 per cent of sales, will be the Active. As standard on this model you have that all important air con, a touchscreen display, 15-inch alloys, cruise control, Bluetooth with audio streaming and USB. There are plenty of options too, notably sat nav, which unfortunately is a little fiddly to use.

Overall, we can’t help but like the 208 and it’s clear there’s a very good car in there waiting to escape (that’ll be the GTI).

However, the design is a little fussy inside and out and the Ford Fiesta is a well established and popular rival.

Priced from £9,995, the new 208 goes head to head with key rivals from Ford and Vauxhall.

However, it remains to be seen whether its funky new looks and tech advances will be enough to bring the glory days back to Peugeot once again.

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Reducing risks

Falls are the most common and serious type of accident for those over 65. Make sure every area of your home is free of floor clutter to reduce your chances of tripping. Make sure you have good lighting in each room so that you can see where you are going and wear flat, well-fitting shoes rather than loose-fitting slippers indoors.

Keep active by taking keep fit or dance classes and walk when you can, rather than driving or taking the bus, to keep your muscles strong. Eating a healthy, balanced diet will also help you to maintain strength and stamina. It’s also a good idea to have regular health and eye checks.

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I arranged Don’s finances such that he will be able to stay in the Care Home for the rest of his life, regardless of how long he lives. Don and I have become good friends over the years, and I went to see him for his annual review a few weeks ago.

He was reasonably healthy and contented but I knew something was worrying him. He was upset because his friend Bill, who had moved into the care home at much the same time as him, was having to move to a Local Authority care home because he had run out of money and could no longer pay the fees.

What’s really sad about this story is that Don and Bill’s financial situation was much the same when they moved into the care home. But Bill has just been using his capital to pay for the care home, and now it’s gone. On the other hand, we put a plan in place for Don which provides sufficient income to pay the care home fees for the rest of his life, and provide a legacy for his children when he’s gone.

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SeabiScuit: three Men and a racehorSe Laura Hillenbrand This is a classic story of seeing the potential in the underdog.

Seabiscuit has wonky legs and a rather pathetic excuse for a tail but three men spot his potential and help shape this remarkable animal’s future. Who better to ride him than a partially-sighted, half-crippled, failed boxer? It’s a master-class in triumph over adversity that sees the men rescue Seabiscuit from a life of obscurity and transform him into the stuff of legends.

Fever Pitch Nick Hornby For football fans and football widows, this semiautobiographical account of what it means to support a team will have you laughing and crying in equal measures. The author Nick Hornby has been obsessed with Arsenal since before he could say ‘up the Gunners’.

Bordering on insanity at times, this memoir charts both the pleasure and the unique pain of dedicating your life to following a football team. It’s a brilliantly witty insight into the working of a young man’s mind.

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philosophy that ‘golf is a good walk spoiled’ may be inclined to pick up a five-iron after reading this novel. The story proves that with the right support you can achieve anything.

A former golfing champion shows up to compete in a 36-hole showdown against two golfing greats.

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the SwiMMer John Cheever If you’re more inclined to sprint rather than opt for the marathon then this remarkable short story could be for you. Neddy Merrill and his wife are spending a drunken evening hanging around at a friend’s house in the suburbs. He decides that he’s going to swim home via the neighbours’ suburban pools. At first he’s bursting with youthful energy, spurred on by visiting more and more friends, but towards the end of the story he’s drained and in pain until he finally drags himself back home. The story is a strange mixture of realism and surrealism, playing on ideals of the American dream and what happens when the seasons change to winter and old age catches up with you.

the LoneLineSS oF a Long-diStance runner Alan Sillitoe There’s something so noble about the lone runner, battling the inclement weather like a solitary soldier.

This is a story of antiauthoritarianism that will resonate with anyone who ever had to do cross-country running on a wet and windy November morning, in their vest and pants. Set in a reform school, it’s about integrity and going against the system. Stillitoe’s beautiful and moving novel cut an elegant and poised figure in the literary world and inspired a generation.

outSide edge: the Stage PLay Richard Harris We couldn’t cover sports in this country without turning the spotlight on cricket and there’s nothing more quintessentially English than the play Outside Edge. It follows the trials and tribulations of Roger, who’s having trouble putting together a team to face the British Railways Maintenance Division Yeading East. He’s besieged by his club members’ marital problems and hysterical new girlfriends, not to mention his own wife discovering that he’s been ‘playing away’. Make yourself a cricket tea, prepare to laugh out loud…and don’t forget the umbrella!

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July is pretty hot in the USA so Independence Day tends to be an outdoor event. The USA is challenged for the title of World’s Top Barbecue Nation only by South Africa and Australia, with which it shares reliable summer weather, high per capita income, and a gargantuan appetite for protein. So, this 4th July take the wire brush to the barbecue, fire up the charcoal, and throw on a steak. Or sausages. Or ribs. Or burgers. Or a piece of chicken which you can microwave first if you’re nervous.

But before you cook it, make it truly American by slathering it with the following simple barbecue sauce.

Fry finely chopped onions on a medium heat until golden brown.

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The crowning glory of your American barbecue is gumbo. The heart of gumbo is a roux made deep and dark by long cooking, so in a heavy-bottomed saucepan heat some oil, then add an equal quantity of sifted flour (you don’t want lumps) and stir for 1015 minutes or until it darkens. Add chopped onion, green pepper, celery, minced garlic and thick slices of smoked sausage. Cook for 5 minutes, season, and add file powder (dried sassafras leaves) if you can find it, dried sage if you can’t. Add bay leaves and a litre of chicken stock, bring to the boil, then turn it down and simmer for approximately 30 minutes.

Add a skinned, boned, and shredded roast chicken (cooked the day before) and king prawns (optional) and simmer slowly for another hour, topping up with stock if necessary (a gumbo is a soup, not a stew, so it needs to be liquid). Serve with brown rice.

And to drink? Californian wine, of course, but also a genuine imported American beer. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is, I think, the most widely available import – and it’s delicious!

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A Proverbial Life...

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Sometimes, I’d use a special envelope for sending films off for processing to some far flung film developers before, hopefully, having them delivered back through the door.

I can still remember the

excitement of collecting developed pictures from the chemist; hoping the assistants hadn’t had a sneak peak at them, then hiding round the corner to scan the latest pictorial record of our life. There were always some photographs that hadn’t quite turned out as expected; blurrily out of focus, too bright or too dark, with maybe a fat thumb or skinny finger covering the lens and captured for all to see.

I treasured these photographs.

I used to spread them out on the living room floor and gaze at them for hours. Then once I’d had my fill of imprinting them on my memory and showing them off I’d proudly stick them into albums.

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in albums; instead tossing the packets of prints into an old apple box kept for that purpose.

With the arrival of digital cameras we didn’t have to be so careful in our photo taking. Snap, snap, snap at each and every opportunity with no fears about the costs of film or processing.

Transfer to the computer, delete those you don’t like, crop, adjust and save those you do. In the early days proudly printing them out on the home printer, then later, just burn them to disc and forget about the printing.

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

JULY 2012 • ISSUE 81 many to commit to memory – far too many marking insignificant and truly mundane moments.

Recently, while sorting through some papers I came across a photograph. It showed three small boys in swimming trunks and a middle aged man also in trunks. They were all standing in a river, knee deep in water and holding hands. It’s a glorious summer day and while you can’t fully see their faces it’s clear they’re laughing. If you look closely you can see fishing rods, towels, a picnic and two cans of beer on the riverbank. You can also see my toes captured while sitting on the grass and taking the photograph.

I’d nearly forgotten that day 25 years ago; not quite but nearly. Three young boys and their granddad fishing and swimming, the family holiday, the nettles, the trek to the swimming spot and the digging for worms. I remember a lot more but it’s not for sharing. It’s for savouring in quiet, private moments when I need to count my blessings – something I do frequently.

Apart from the wonderful memories the photograph invoked it also prompted another feeling. I’m now increasingly convinced of the need to revert to actually printing my digital photographs, or of having them printed for me.

I don’t want them to be forgotten or consigned to shiny metal discs and stuffed into brittle plastic envelopes. I’d quite like my children and grandchildren to come across them and think, ‘I remember that.’

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Summer pet ownership

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ith the summer months finally upon us, and some warmer weather too, its time to give a little consideration to some practical aspects of pet ownership at this time of year.

Sunshine is a wonderful thing, we all enjoy spending more time outdoors and the longer days make everything seem a little better. However, too much time in the sun with no protection from its rays can be detrimental to cats in similar ways it can be for us.

The cats that are most prone to these problems are those with white ear tips. If these areas get repeatedly burnt by the sun over long periods of time then they can get cancerous changes similar to the changes we would see in moles on our skin, which often necessitates surgery to remove the ear tips.

There are ways to protect cats from developing this problem, ideally we would all keep our cats out of the sun when its at its hottest, but as we all know, this isn’t always practical! The other solution is to apply suncream to the ear tips of your cat to give them protection, total sunblock is the best option for this.

When out and about enjoying the sunshine, we also need to make sure our canine companions aren’t getting too hot. Dogs can suffer from heatstroke too, so if you’re out for a long walk then make sure you take plenty of water for your dog with you and try to make sure they have a chance to rest and cool down when you do.

The golden rule in summer is definitely NEVER, EVER leave your dog in the car when its hot, its surprising how little heat there has to be in the day for it to cause serious problems for your dog and tragically every year there are dogs affected and fatalities do occur. Dogs don’t have the same abilities as we do to dissipate heat from their bodies and so can overheat much more quickly than you or I, this is one of those situations where it is much better to be safe than sorry.

We all love the warmer weather, but unfortunately so do those pesky little fleas and ticks. The increase in temperature is perfect for their breeding cycles and so we need to be extra vigilant in our preventative treatments. If you do find a tick on your dog, it is important to remove it as soon as possible as they can carry Lymes disease, but you also need to make sure its removed properly and that the mouth parts aren’t left in the skin. Tick removers are a clever little tool and make removal very easy, they can be bought over the counter from the practice.

Bees and wasps are also an ever present threat at this time of year and can not only be quite painful when they do sting but some dogs will also get an allergic reaction to the sting itself. If this happens then the dog will usually need prompt veterinary attention, especially if they seem unwell.

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If you have a dog that loves running through long grass then its worth keeping an eye out for grass seeds at this time of year, especially if they have feathery feet. Grass seeds can burrow into the skin between the toes or get down ear canals and can cause a lot of problems if not retrieved quickly enough. Check your dogs feet when you get back from a walk and if you see any signs of swellings or problems then get it checked by a vet.

With a little care and awareness of the major concerns at this time of year, we can all enjoy the warmer weather and stay safe with our pets!

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The Adoption Centre becomes a hive activity in the morning, as the staff clean out the cats and volunteers set up stalls and prime the all important tea urn. As always we offer a great traditional British garden event, including a tombola (featuring a wide range of exciting prizes), plant stall (quality house and garden plants at unbeatable prices – I

always get a few in an attempt to get my fingers a little greener!), book stall (why not stock up for your summer hols?), bric-a-brac for sale (who knows, you might even find a valuable antique?), toys for the kids, toys for the cats and the ever popular cake stall for that much needed mid afternoon sugar rush! Most

importantly of all you get to see all the lovely cats we have in the Centre looking for new homes. All this for a mere £1.50 per person…and that includes a free cuppa and biccie too, what more can you ask for?

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Dry Weather

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HOMES & GARDENS

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fter all those weeks in early summer when it seemed unable to stop raining, many plants will have been lulled into a false sense of security. And those of us who look after the plants are also likely to have become a little too used to not worrying about what and how to water to best effect, and how to minimise the effects of dry weather.

So if you’re now finding yourself battling with the effects of a more text-book summer, here are my tips for coping: Mulching really does help to keep the moisture in the soil. It’s important to make sure the soil is really well watered BEFORE you apply the mulch, so water well or wait until after there has been a heavy rainfall. Then around the area, covering the roots of the plant (or preferably a bit further) shovel on well-

rotted manure, composted bark or garden compost. Don’t forget that vegetables as well as flowers benefit from mulching.

A slow but steady supply of water is generally more use and more appreciated by plants than intermittent heavy drenching. Newly planted trees and shrubs establish better and suffer drought stress less if the soil is never allowed to dry out completely. Installing some perforated or permeable pipe beneath the soil surface or on the surface but beneath the mulch provides just what they need.

If you’re making any new plantings for the patio right now, don’t risk them becoming drought stressed before their moment of autumn or winter glory comes. When planting up late season patio pots, decrease the effects of the summer sun by lining the insides of the pot with bubble-wrap polythene.

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try to apply it in the evening or otherwise as early as you can in the morning. Less will be lost by evaporation and there will also be less likelihood of plants suffering scorching.

However much you’ve taken a fancy to a gorgeous looking plant in your local garden centre, don’t buy it right now. In hot, dry conditions it is much harder for a plant to become established and much more likely that it’ll suffer stress.

A bit of temporary shading, perhaps in the form of some shade netting (available from garden centres) or some large, leafy branches driven in to the soil, will help to keep things a little cooler during the hotter weather.

It may not look great, but it could save you a packet in replacing plants. Vegetable plants can be covered with netted cloches (like the Giant Easy Net Tunnels available from my website) to achieve the same effect – and these will also help to keep off continued over...

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Siphoning water out from the bath is a great way to re-use domestic water. The usual tiny quantities of soap or bubble bath used by most of us won’t cause any problems with plants and makes a great drink for trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables.

Remember that some plants are more tolerant of dry

conditions than others, so next time you do shop for plants, it may be worth bearing this in mind. On the whole, plants with silvery or densely hairy leaves are pretty drought tolerant, as are those whose names imply that they are of Mediterranean origin.

Some of my favourite droughtresisters include: Convolvulus cneorum – stunning silvery leaves and miniature white flowers, often with a touch of pink, which resemble those of morning glories.

Rosemary – this shrub has great purple flowers and wonderfully aromatic foliage, perfect for cooking, and when mature many people use the wood to make barbeque skewers which are said to impart a delightful rosemary aroma to the meat.

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Geraniums and their cousins, Pelargoniums, are both very drought resistant, and come with foliage that is often attractively marked and pretty flowers.

Pelargoniums, usually the more flamboyantly coloured of the two, are not hardy but great in summer containers and the herbaceous geraniums should last for years.

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Shop Mobility York D

isabled or injured what ever your age you can still get around the city with ease.

You don’t even need a blue badge.

As long as you can control a scooter, or perhaps you prefer to have a wheelchair both are available from Shopmobility – York. We even give lessons to make sure you can do it.

Some 14 years ago we started with the formation of a charity with some encouragement from the Council and lots of enthusiasm from our Chair and ex Lord Mayor, Shan Braund, along with her fellow trustees, Shopmobility York was launched.

Lots of help came from The Coppergate Shopping Centre owners who provided our office and ‘garage’ along with several scooters kindly sponsored by local business, the scheme provided a new and popular service for the disabled and injured of York and visitors alike. In fact

the Tourist Board and hotels were pleased that we could offer this service as it expanded the delights of York to so many more people.

The scooters are easy to control and we provide special free parking bays for users of the scheme next to the office. You can take the scooters anywhere within the City Inner Ring Road including the Railway Museum as long as you give consideration to other shoppers and tourists.

If you are staying in York you can also hire a wheelchair or scooter for a short period returning them to the office before

you go. Ask for our MobilityHire leaflet where details of charges and returnable deposits are listed.

There are two types of membership annual and daily, and hire charges reflect this whilst being very reasonable. You will need to prove your identity and this is easily done with two forms of identification, which must include your name and address, a driving licence, letter or bank/ building society book etc.

Now where can you find this great service? Right in the middle of York on the top (2nd) Floor of the Piccadilly Car Park just above the Coppergate Shopping Centre with lifts close by for the shops and attractions.

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YORK 2ND SUNDAY RAMBLING CLUB

Our walks are usually 10 - 12 miles long and within about an hours journey from York. We have a coach which picks up in Wigginton, Haxby, New Earswick and Clarence Street from 8.30am, with an introductory fare of £5 for your first walk. We look forward to seeing you next month - on the second Sunday, of course! For more information please ring either Helen on York 782891 or Hazel on York 760897.

AGE CONCERN YORK

Age Concern York provides a wide range of personal and practical support to older people in the York area. www.ageconcernyork.org. uk The office is open Monday - Friday 09.00am - 4.00pm. For more information contact: Information Officer, Age Concern York tel: (01904) 627995/621020

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SOCIETY

Information and support for all people with dementia and their carers. www.alzheimers.org.uk/york Monday - Friday 9.30 - 3.30 The Retreat, Heslington Road, Heslington, York YO10 5BN For more information contact: Branch Manager, Alzheimer’s Society, York Branch, Ground Floor Suite, Holgate Villa, 22 Holgate Road, York YO24 4AB tel: 01904 658106 or 01904 799773 email: AL.york@tesco.net

BREATHE EASY YORK

The group meets every first Wednesday of the month 1pm-3pm at Huntington Working Mens Club. This is open for sufferers, helpers and carers. Support, speakers and trips out. For more information call Sue, 01904 410 003 or go to: www.breatheeasyyork.co.uk

BRITISH RED CROSS

Car and minibus drivers required in all areas. The British Red Cross Transport Service is looking for volunteer drivers who can help in their local community to make a difference to those in need. As a transport service volunteer, you will have the rewarding experience of helping people who cannot get about easily. Training and support given and mileage allowance of 40p per mile paid. If you would like to find out more about becoming a volunteer please ring Linda on 01904 692550 or Helen on 01904 693027

CANCER CARE CENTRE

at York Hospital offers support and information for Cancer Patients, their Families and Carers. Information available includes access to Local Support Groups, Travel Insurance and Forthcoming Events. We offer specialised services on a referral basis such as Psycho-Oncology, Complementary Therapy and Benefits Advice. To find out more come in and see us, the Centre is open Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm or telephone 01904 721166.

CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAU

Free and confidential advice. Mon & Tues - 9.30-3.30pm. Wed 4.30pm7pm. Thurs 9.30am-3.30pm. Closed on fridays. 0844 826 9705 www. yorkcab.org.uk

CITY OF YORK PIPE BAND

We consist of bagpipers, base drum, tenor drums and side drummers.

We practice weekly at the Huntington Memorial Hall, on Wednesday nights,. We offer tuition, free for under 18’s and a small yearly fee for adults. We have all the equipment anyone will need to start... so come and join us!! Ring Laura, Pipe Major, on 01904 763243 or John on 01423 879519.

CITY OF YORK AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY.

We hold monthly meetings on the 1st Wednesday of the month at The Folk Hall, New Earswick 7pm for 7 30. excluding January. We also have a well equipped Study Centre in York where we can help both inexperienced and the more experienced with their problems and brickwalls. We welcome newcomers to the hobby and are willing to give advice to set them on the way. Please see our web site at www. yorkfamilyhistory.org.uk or call Mike on 01904 767013

CRAFT AND CHAT GROUP

Come along and try your hand at any craft from knitting to card making. Lots of help and advice on offer. Just bring along any craft project. All ages and levels welcome. New Earwick Folk Hall 10-12pm Every Saturday in term time. £2 per session. For more details call 01904 762255.

EWENIQUE MACHINE KNITTING CLUB

Meet at the Folk Hall New Earswick on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 2pm until 4pm. (No meeting July/August).We are a friendly group who meet to exchange ideas and techniques. Most meetings we have a demonstration of knitting. For more information

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FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS FIELDS

York Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, York, YO10 3ST. The nature reserve is open all the time and has a children’s playground, mini stonehenge, butterfly walk and wooded area. Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5pm and Sat 10.00am - 2pm. Please pop down during opening hours to find out more. Be a volunteer or a member of St Nicholas - call 01904 411821

FRIENDS OF YORK HOSPITALS

This group organises volunteers who provide patients with extra comfort and support. We also raise funds for medical and surgical equipment which cannot be provided through NHS finances.

For more information call Friends Office tel: 01904 726762 email: friendsofyorkhospital@york.nhs.uk

FRIENDS OF YORK THEATRE ROYAL

We are an enthusiastic, theatre-loving group keen to support our local theatre and meet others who share a passion for the arts. Joining us is a good way to make new friends, to take part in events at the Theatre Royal, to visit theatres in other places such as Newcastle, Scarborough and Leeds, and other places of interest such as historical buildings in York and elsewhere. We hold monthly lunches in the theatre foyer, and help with selling programmes. If you would like to join, please write to our Membership Secretary,c/o York Theatre Royal, St Leonards Place, York YO1 7HD or visit our website at friends@yorktheatreroyal. co.uk

HALVES

Are you a person who has lost their other half? If so, would you like to join us for a friendly chat over refreshments? We meet at 12 noon on the first Saturday of each month in the coffee area of Trinity Methodist Church, Monkgate, York For more information telephone Margaret on 01904 415894

HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB

(Affiliated to NAFAS) A group for people who are interested in flower arranging, voluntary competitions, visiting speakers, self help activities and opportunities for wider involvement. All visitors are welcome. Further details from 01904 765676

HAXBY & WIGGINTON GARDENING CLUB

We meet monthly on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 2.30pm at .St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby. We have regular speakers, visits and events and welcome new members to this friendly and informal group. For more information please phone Ginny Mason, Secretary 01904 768516

HAXBY & WIGGINTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP

Tuesdays from 7-9 pm at Wigginton Church Hall. Do you enjoy knitting or crochet? Would you like to meet new people, have a chat and share your hobby? Then come along to Knit and Natter. All ages and abilities are welcome, just bring your latest project with you.

There is a charge of £2 per person to cover the cost of room hire and refreshments will be available. Any queries please contact Clare on 079800 26690

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB

We are a club for retired people over 55 years old. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday each month in the Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church Hall at 10am for 10.30am. We have speakers on many varied subjects. New members welcome. For further information contact Mike Harrison on 01904 769507

HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A

The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a voluntary body of retired but active people who like to follow their interests and take up new ones. Courses are run free of charge by members themselves, no qualifications are required only enthusiasm and a wish to join with others in the pursuit of new activities. Monthly meetings with a speaker on the 3rd Friday of the month at 2pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Current groups include Art, Bird Watching, History, Mah Yong, Philosophy, IT, Languages, Literature, Scrabble, Table Tennis, Walking etc. Theatre visits, luncheons and excursions are also arranged. For further information call John Dowell (01904 769618).

HAXBY & WIGGINTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

We are a lively, friendly and informal group who meet to promote local history. We have speakers, research groups and occasional visits to interesting locations. Why not make a trial visit with a view to becoming a member? We meet every third Thursday of the month in St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby. at 10.00am (refreshments available).

Ring Ian Mason 768516

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JULY 2012 • ISSUE 81 HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITION

We are a voluntary group of people who live in the area, who want to make a local impact on the York in Transition Agenda: to persuade everyone to make small steps towards reducing our reliance on ways of living which are unsustainable and will cause serious dilemmas for our children and grandchildren. We want to start by becoming more cooperative about what we grow and produce locally...contact to join the ‘germinators’ or express any interests: 01904 760659

HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL

Situated in the heart of Haxby. Two meeting rooms and a large hall available for all non and licenced functions, meetings, leisure, fundraising and hobby groups.Please view website - www. haxbymemorialhall.org or contact the caretaker on 01904 764358 for further information. Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales - No. 508205

HAXBY SINGERS

Do you like to sing? Basses, Tenors, Altos and Sopranos it’s great fun, come along to the Haxby Singers. Auditions are not required to join our friendly mixed choir group. We meet 7.30pm, once a week In St Mary’s Church Hall. For further information, telephone Lynn on 01904 769838 or Margaret on 01904 761618

HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE 01844 348100. info@hearing-dogs.co.uk www.hearingdogs.co.uk

HUNTINGTON BRIDGE CLUB

Held every Saturday at Huntington Community Centre, 26 Strensall Road. 7 till 10,. All new players welcome! Just come along. For more information please call Marianne on 01904 761892.

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL

46 Strensall Road, Huntington. Two rooms available for hire. Other groups who use the hall are Huntington Pre-School, the Guiding Association, Karate, Ebor Rag Ruggers, Diet and Fitness Groups, dance groups and Military Whist groups. Further information and bookings is via the Caretaker on 01904 760044.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY (YORK BRANCH)

Access to information, advice and support, and to offer opportunities and choice to anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). For more information please call our helpline 01904 758577. www2.mssociety. org.uk/York

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP

Charity No 1046443. We can help you to access information, support and you can talk to fellow sufferers. You are not alone if you need any help pr advice just get in touch. Newly diagnosed? Not a member?

Call Ron Middlemass Chairman for more information on 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or e-mail ron.middlemass@o2.co.uk

NEW EARSWICK BRIDGE CLUB.

Meets every Monday evening at 7pm in the Folk Hall. New members always welcome, more information; Tel:01904-760639

NEW EARSWICK CAMERA CLUB

We meet mid September to the end of April each Thursday evening at 7:30pm at the Quaker Meeting House which is located to the rear of the Folk Hall car park, New Earswick. NECC was founded in 1949 and now, in its 62nd year, embraces all aspects of digital photography.

Come along and try our varied programme before you join. You will love our friendly hospitality. See our new Syllabus at www. communigate.co.uk/york/newearswickcameraclub

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY GROUP

Contact detail Bryan Blundell 01904 764648. New Earswick Sports and Social club 3rd Monday of the month. at 7.30 for 7.45. Details of all meetings available at http://www.yorkareagroup.co.uk/

OAKEN GROVE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE

ideal venue for children’s parties. We have various room sizes for hire, a good kitchen/cafe area, conservatory, garden and a safe children’s play area. Come and see what we have to offer. If you are interested or you would like more information, please call in at the Centre in Reid Park, Haxby, or contact Paul Lawrence, Centre Manager, Tel. 01904 769176 Registered Charity Number 1105675.

OAKEN GROVE SURFERS

Oaken Grove Surfers meet at Oaken Grove Community Centre, Reid Park (off Oaken Grove) Haxby on Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons. We help adult beginners get to grips with computers and the internet. We are a friendly group providing one to one support to learn how to email, shop and stay safe online (we are a UK Online

Centre) Telephone the centre on 01904 769176 for more information.

OLDER CITIZENS ADVOCACY YORK – OCAY

OCAY is an independent, registered charity offering a free advocacy service for all citizens of York aged 50 and over. If you think that we may be able to help you, or someone you know, then please get in touch by phone (01904 676200), e-mail (ocay@btconnect.com), or by calling in to our office in Townend Street, Monday -Thursday 10am -4pm or Friday 10am - 2pm.

PARKINSONS UK

This local group meets usually on the first Monday of the month at Huntington Community Centre, 26 Strensall Road, Huntington, York YO32 9RG at 7pm. New members, together with families and friends are welcome to join us. At most meetings we have a guest speaker and towards the end of the gathering we have refreshments. Contact numbers for further information are Jayne Rigall, Information and Support Officer at national level on freephone 0844 225 36 32 or Kate Pearson 01904 758355.

REFLECT

Reflect is a counselling service based in York that is specifically for women and men facing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. We are one of around 150 centres across the UK www.careconfidential.com and can offer trained advisers to help. The York centre has 13 volunteers and opening times Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm and Fridays between 3-5pm for drops in at the Gateway centre, Acomb, but many other appointments are available, just call to arrange. More information from 01904 676710 or visit www.reflectyork.co.uk.

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY

The Society is dedicated to the conservation and improvement of the River Foss, from its source until it joins the Ouse in York, for the benefit of its wildlife and the enjoyment of local residents. The quarterly newsletter for members includes details of the programme of walks, talks and other activities. Further information can be obtained from the Society’s website at www.riverfosssociety.co.uk or from the Membership Secretary on 01904 768071.

RNLI GALTRES FOREST BRANCH

A small group of people who are mad enough to enjoy raising money for the Lifeboats. If you are interested in helping us or just want to know more about the work we do please contact Sue Lowe on 01904 491133 or colin.lowe@virgin.net

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS YORK LOCAL GROUP

The group arranges regular meetings, field trips and local short walks for people who enjoy looking at and learning more about birds and their environment. It is not necessary to be a member of the national organisation. Our indoor meetings are held in Temple Hall at York St John University, Lord Mayor’s Walk. For more information visit our website www.yorkrspb.org.uk or ring 01904 794865.

SAMARITANS OF YORK & DISTRICT

Confidential emotional support to anyone in distress or despair or at risk and self harm or suicide. www.samaritans.org.uk tel 08457 90 90 90. We are always available for phone calls and visitors 8.00am 10.00pm. 89 Nunnery Lane, York YO23 1AH tel: 01904 655888

SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON VILLAGE HALL

The ideal venue to hire for parties, meetings, celebrations etc. Large bright hall, Meeting Room, Excellent kitchen facilities and cloakrooms.

For more details please phone 0770 4353186 for competitive rates of hire.

SHOPMOBILITY IN YORK

Anyone with a mobility problem, whether it is temporary or permanent can hire a powered scooter or an electric or manual wheelchair (you must be able to safely control the vehicle). Low daily hire charge. Located on the second floor of Piccadilly Multistorey Car Park in the city centre. For further information and booking call on 01904 679222

SINGLE PARENTS NATTER AND PLAY

New Earswick Children’s Centre. Every last Friday of the month. 1.30 3pm. Friendly group of sinlge mums and dads of under 5s. Call 01904 552646 for more information.

STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS

We are a friendly, community choir of approx: 40 voices aged 13 to 70 which rehearses weekly throughout term time in Stamford Bridge School. We are available for Concerts, Church Services and Weddings. To hire us or to join the choir please email: info@

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YORK stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk Further details on our website: www. stamfordbridgesingers.btck.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you.

STOCKTON-ON-THE-FOREST VILLAGE HALL

Available to hire on a regular or one-off basis. We have four different sized rooms suitable for various purposes including meetings, parties, exhibitions, dancing, wedding receptions and there is also a stage with full lighting available. There is also a fully equipped kitchen.

Packages for children’s parties up to the age of 12 are available (no teenage or 21st parties). For further information please telephone 400409.

STRENSALL BRIDGE CLUB

Strensall Village Hall, Thursday at 7:00pm For non-serious bridge, contact John on 01904 769618

STRENSALL DINING GROUP

Who says you’re old and past it when you are 50 or over? Our dining group of friends are full of fun and life. So do not sit or eat alone, come and join us. We meet every 3-4 weeks at various venues in and around the York area. If you enjoy good food and good company then ring 01904 490987 for more details.

STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

Aims to promote and study the history of the parish of Strensall and to disseminate historical information through meetings, publications lectures and events. We are a friendly group who in order to explore, study and record this exciting history have regular monthly meetings which provide opportunities to hear a variety of speakers or to participate in workshops. Meetings are held in Strensall Village Hall on the last Wednesday of the month at 7pm.

STRENSALL READING GROUP

We are a friendly group who meet on the last Wednesday of the month from 2.30 – 3.30 pm in Strensall Library. The Library provides us with a book which we read over the month and then get together to discuss it over tea and biscuits. We are looking for new members and if you enjoy books and reading do please come along. It is free!

If you would like any more information then please ring Sarah at the Library on 490876 or Pam on 764518.

STRENSALL WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

All welcome. Huntington ladies most welcome. For more information, please call 01904 490758.

THE SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BAND

Rehearsal facilities for us at the Portakabin Site in Huntington. The Beginners Band rehearses Monday evenings 6.30-8.00pm. Contact Audrey Brown, tel 01904 425256. The Concert Band rehearses Wednesday evenings 7.30-9.30pm. Contact David Gregg on 07710 106906. The Senior Band rehearses on Tuesday and Friday evenings 8.00-10.00pm. Contact Charles Wilson on 07802 190250. www. shepherdbrassband.org

WIGBY WALKERS

Do you enjoy the great outdoors? Why not join us on our weekly Wednesday walks? We set off from Wigginton Recreation Hall car park at 10 am for a short drive and a 5-7 mile walk, stopping at a tea shop on the way home. We also have 6-8 mile walks on the 4th Saturday of each month. You just need suitable clothing and footwear, a packed lunch and to live in Haxby or Wigginton. For more information call Joyce on 01904 762605.

WIGGINTON & HAXBY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Registered Charity No. 1023129. We meet every second Thursday in the month at St. Mary’s Church Hall at 7.30 p.m. New and old members, and visitors, always welcome. For more information contact Mrs Graves on 01904 750570. Please see the events pages for details of our next meeting.

WIGGINTON AND HAXBY OVER SIXTIES

We meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 2.00pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. We have speakers, trips out, activity groups. Old and new members, also visitors are always welcome. For more information please contact Mrs Lilian Gomersall (Secretary) on 01904 769993

YORK AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

The club meets every Thursday at 8pm at the Bishophorpe Social Club in Bishopthorpe. We are always interested in meeting others interested in Amateur Radio and run courses for new members to obtain a license and call sign of their own. Interested future members

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YORK BONSAI SOCIETY

Meet monthy at Wigginton Hall on the third Monday of every month at 7.30pm. Friendly & informal group with refreshments. Occasional speakers, library & bonsai suppliers available. Come along or speak to the secretary: Andy Mudd 01757 268145

YORK CAVING CLUB

Friendly group offering regular caving trips to the Yorkshire Dales and Derbyshire, with occasional trips to Wales, Summerset and Ireland.

Open to new members with some caving experience or can offer advice to those with none. Bi-weekly pub meets in York. Info can be found on www.yorkcavingclub.org.uk or email: info@yorkcavingclub. org.uk or phone 07747 063181.

YORK CORONARY SUPPORT GROUP TRUST

The group was founded in 1988 to provide help and support to cardiac patients and their families following their release from hospital. the group meets every month at the Folk Hall at New Earswick on the first Monday of each month (second if Bank Holiday occurs). Meetings start at 07:30 for a variety of talks with a break for refreshments and a chance to talk to fellow patients. The group also organise exercise classes and swimming sessions. Contact Ernie Young 01904 760698 for further details.

YORK LIBRARIES

Interested in your family history? Would you like to trace your ancestors? City of York Libraries now offer free access to ancestry.com.

Now available at Haxby LibraryCall in or telephone 768811 for details

YORK LIGHT ORCHESTRA

We play light music, popular classics, selections from musicals and themes from films and television. We are open to anyone of any age who plays an orchestral instrument and we don’t hold auditions, just come along. We rehearse on Thursday evenings 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Acomb Methodist Church, Front Street (September to July). We perform 6 to 8 concerts a year, in and around York for local charities and community groups. If you would like to join or if you would like YLO to do a concert to raise money for your charity please see our website www.ylo.org.uk or call our secretary on (01904) 870759 for more details.

YORK AND DISTRICT PAIN MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

A voluntary group established to provide a community for people and their supporters suffering with long term pain that are or have been participants in the Pain Management Program or attend the Pain Management Clinic. Contact Gordon 01904 491141 or Jill 01904 708490 for more details. www.ypmsg.co.uk

YORKSHIRE MINIATURISTS ASSOCIATION

Are you interested in Dolls Houses and miniatures or have just bought a dolls house and don’t know where to start? YMA is a group of miniature enthusiasts who meet on the first Saturday of the month at the Friends Meeting House in the centre of York. We have speakers, project meetings, demonstrations and also have a stand at the Dolls House Fair at York Race Course in June and November. We welcome new members to the hobby as well as more experienced miniaturists.

For more information please ring Ann Holmes on (01757) 288974 or Elizabeth Jackson on (01904) 795361.

YORK MODEL BOAT CLUB

We meet at Heworth Rugby Club on the 4th Tuesday of the month starting at 8pm. It is a great place to learn about building techniques and various models. The club holds 4 regattas throughout the summer on Rowntree Park Lane, York. We also sail on the York University Lake when Parks Lane is unavailable. For more details please call chairman Steve Agar on 01904 424155 or visit www. yorkmodelboatclub.co.uk

YORK PHILATELIC SOCIETY

The York Philatelic Society meets every second Tuesday in the month apart from August in the Denham Room in the Priory Street Centre, Priory Street, York at 7-15 p.m. During the meetings there is a bourse to enable members to buy, sell or exchange material. A packet circuit is also operated by the York Society. Annual subscriptions are £6-00 annually payable on the 1st January each year. (youth subscription , is13 - 18 years, is £3-00). Contact can be made to the Publicity Secretary, Captain P. Hyde, on 01904-490603 ( e-mail:- p.hyde335@ btinternet.com. ) or to Tony Ward, Secretary, on 01904-411378 (e-mail:- aew6@york.ac.uk ) or to Peter Byrne, President, on 01904 792603. Further details can be found on the York Society website on:http://sites.google.com/site/yorkps/

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JULY 2012 • ISSUE 81 YORK RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP (YORKRA)

A relaxed and friendly group, which provides support, information and resources for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers and their families and carers. Meetings take place on the second Saturday of each month, 3pm - 5pm, at the Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street (off Micklegate), York YO1 6ET. Membership is currently free. For more information please call 01904 642227

YORK RAMBLERS

New members are always welcome on the walks and can try out 2 or 3 walks before deciding whether to join the Ramblers.Walks vary in length from 5 miles to 12 miles and some use public transport to get to the start of the walks, so there is something to suit everyone.

Details of all the walks can be found on www.yorkramblers.org.uk or contact the secretary on 01904-628134

YORK ROTTERS

York Rotters are a group of enthusiastic volunteers who promote home composting. If you have any questions about composting, whether you want to know where to start, or want to know more about specialist methods then contact York Rotters for advice. As well as providing free home composting advice York Rotters are available to carry out talks at meetings and to attend events. York Rotters are always on the look out for new volunteers. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. York Rotters can be contacted on 01904 412861 or email rotters@stnicksfields.org.uk

YORVIK GATEWAY CLUB

A social club for adults with disabilities and is held every Monday 7.00-9.00pm at the Oaken Grove Community Centre off Usher Lane in Haxby. The club offers a variety of activities and welcomes new members. For more information, ring Club Leader Debbie, on 0791 9191372 or just come along.

PLAYGROUPS HAXBY PLAYGROUPS

Haxby Playgroups@Scout HQ - Birth to school age children (parents stay) Tuesday to Thursday 9.30 - 11.30. Term time only. Playgroup - Haxby Playgroups@Headlands. Headlands Primary School. 9am - 3pm daily term time only. Sessions 9am - 12noon and 12noon - 3pm. Starting age 2. Rising Fives is now Haxby Playgroups@ RalphButterfield. 9am - 3pm daily term time only or Sessional 9am 12noon and 12noon to 3pm. For further information please contact further information or bookings please contact 01904 768966 or manager@haxbyplaygroups.org.uk. www.haxbyplaygroups.org.uk

THE WONDER YEARS

Wigginton - adjoining Wigginton Primary School, for children from Haxby, Wigginton & surrounds: Boddlers – Baby/Toddler group (Birth to 3yrs).Tues, Wed, Thurs 9.30- 11am term time at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Pre-School – 3-5 years - Mon-Fri term time. Morning session 9am – 12 noon, Afternoon session 12.45pm -3.15pm . Plus 1 hr Lunch Club can be added to am or pm session. Early Years Funded places available. Extended School – 3-11 years - Breakfast Club 7.409am & After School Club 3-6pm including breakfast/snack. Supports children’s interests in sport, games & crafts. Holiday Club – Care for 3-11 year olds, with fully engaging activity programme. Full day 8am – 6pm Half Day 8am – 1pm or 1pm – 6pm Tel : 01904 758717

HUNTINGTON PRESCHOOL & TODDLERS

Huntington Pre-school Babies and Toddler Group: Monday and Friday mornings 9.15 - 10.45 during term time. The Memorial Hall, Strensall Road, Huntington. All welcome. £3 per session including refreshments for adults and children. Discounts available for half-termly registration or additional children. Feel free to call in, or contact Lynne Britton on 01904 765017 or email lynne.britton1@ btinternet.com

HUNTINGTON PRE SCHOOL

Huntington Pre School: The Memorial Hall, Strensall Road, Huntington. For children aged 2.5 - 5 years. Monday - Friday morning 9.00 -12.00, plus monday afternoon 12.30 - 3.30, (term time only).

Additional Rising Five’s sessions also held to help prepare children for the transition to school. £7.50 per session if your child is not eligible for Council funding.Further details can be obtained from Lynne Britton on 01904 765017 email lynne.britton1@btinternet.com

ORCHARD PARK PRE-SCHOOL

Orchard Park Community centre, Off Brockfield park shops, Huntington. Open- Mon to Fri 9.15 to 12.15. Lunch Club 12.15 to 1.15 For children aged 2 to 5 to Learn and play.. Please call Sandra on Tel

07407 700315 or 01904 626361 for more info

SHERIFF HUTTON PLAYGROUP

We offer places to children aged 2 years to school age in a warm, stimulating and caring environment with outside playspace. OFSTED registered with qualified staff. Playgroup runs on Mon and Wed from 9.30 -12 noon with an optional Lunch Club from 12 -1pm and all day Friday 9.30-3pm. .Contact Jo on 01653 618356.

SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP

Village Hall, Thu 9.45-11.45am Play and other activities for all babies and toddlers with their parents and carers. Health visitor drop-in first Thursday of the month. All welcome. Contact Margaret on 01347 878314.

SHIPTON PRE-SCHOOL & TODDLERS

The Community Centre, Shipton by Beningbrough, York. A friendly Pre-school with places from 2 years old to School age. Ofsted registered with qualified staff. Sessions run on a Mon,Wed,Thur and Fri (term time only) with an optional lunch club available and afternoon sessions run on a Wed and Thur until 3.15pm. Toddler & baby group each Tuesday 9.30-12noon (term time only). There is also a large garden area available for the children to play in. Come along and meet us. For more information please contact the Pre-school team on 07546 571089

SINNINGTON PRE SCHOOL

The Pre School is OFSTED registered and inspected. Sessions are; Toddler group- Tuesday 10.00am - 11.30am. Pre -School - Monday 09.10am-11.40am. Wednesday 09.10am-11.40am Thursday 09.10am11.40am Friday 09.10am-11.40am. For more information contact Kerry or Suzanne on 07799727656

STEPPING STONES PRE-SCHOOL

Playgroup. Tel: 01904 442826 Mon - Fri mornings 8.30am - 12 noon. Mon - Fri afternoons 12.30pm - 4pm. In our purpose built private premises we offer a fantastic child-centred/structured play environment for children aged 2-5 years.Sessions are £6 for two year olds (some funding is available for two year olds subject to circumstance) with full funding for three year olds - no top up fees!

STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP

We are a pre-school for children from 2-5 years. We are ofsted inspected and LEA funded. Monday - Friday 9.00am-12 noon (term time only). Wednesdays - 12.30pm - 3.30pm Christ Church, Stockton Lane, York YO31 1JG tel: 07746 806426 For more information contact: Mrs Fiona Wheeler tel: 07746 806426 During Play group opening times only

STOCKTON ON FOREST TODDLER GROUP

A non profit making organisation run by the parents for the parents and their children. All children 0–5 years are welcome.You don’t have to book a place in advance or commit to every week, just drop in when you can. We also have a designated area and toys for babies.

The hall has full disabled access and facilities. Only £2 per session (£3 for family groups, £1 for adults and £1 for babies), first session is free.

Thursdays 9.30am - 11.30am (term-time only) Stockton-on-the-Forest Village Hall. For more details contact Karen (01904) 870759

STRENSALL PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP

We offer a natural transition from pre-school to school as we are situated next door to Robert Wilkinson School. We have various sessions on offer in our newly refurbished setting – Pram Club/Messy’s (‘pay as you go’)– Fridays 1.15pm – 2.45pm. Rising 3’s – Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 1pm – 2.55pm. Pre-schoolers – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays – 8.45am – 12.45pm and Wednesdays 10.45am – 2.45pm. For more information telephone Sarah on 01904 492937 or email sarahsmithpg@btconnect.com

TINY STEPS TODDLER GROUP

tel: 01904 442826 Friday mornings 9.30am - 11.00am - £1 per session.

The mums and tots session will be run by the Stepping Stones staff in Hurst Hall, with lots of crafts and activities to keep the under twos busy. (Please feel free to bring along an older sibling if your toddler has one). Children attending the toddler group will have priority on the Stepping Stones Pre-School waiting list.

TREASURE CHEST

Haxby, Wigginton & Huntington. Calling all Mums - Treasure Chest is here to help! A group of local mums dedicated to promoting, supporting and encouraging breastfeeding in the Haxby, Wigginton & Huntington areas, have got together to form Treasure Chest.

As well as being mums, we are fully trained Peer Supporters. We meet up every Monday between 12.30 and 1.30pm at Oaken Grove

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YORK Community Centre, Haxby. Run alongside the Haxby Postnatal Group, this is a drop in facililty and we also welcome pregnant mums. More details are available on our website: www.treasurechest.org.uk or email our helpline:support@treasurechest.org

tutor in the club. Also if you are a budding Junior player ( school years 7-10) there is a junior section which trains every other Monday, 6 -7:15pm. All coaches are CRB checked.

YORK FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE

Are you looking to join a netball club – we are looking for new players.

We are affiliated to England Netball and run 4 teams in the York and District League spread over the league’s 7 divisions and we are a CAPS accredited Club from England Netball. If interested please contact the Club’s secretary Pam Drake on 07547 095 603 For information on our junior section please contact Audrey Smith 01904 761641.

SPORTS CLUBS

Junior coaching on Thursday and Friday nights for 5-16 year olds.

Adult coaching is held on Saturday afternoons. We also run holiday camps, fun days, many social events and tournaments. People can contact: Joanne on 07835948593 if interested.

If you are a parent and carer of a 0-19 year old then you can get free, professional, helpful, and up-to-date information about... Finding and paying for childcare,free early education places for 3 and 4 year olds ,returning to work, working in Early Years, family groups and activities, local parenting support. Call us on 01904 554628 or text ‘info’ to 07624 802244 and we will call you back.

BADMINGTON CLUB

Sandburn Hall, Flaxton. Fridays 2 - 3.30pm All ages welcome. tel: Stephen Marshall 01904 490440 for more details

DUNNINGTON SPORTS CLUB

Starting Table Tennis- A six week course for absolute beginners. Have you wanted to play and never known where to start? Call now for details of our NEW courses. Phone Nick on 01904 481039 or Keith on 07770 874996 Email: nick.roberts@dunningtonsportsclub.com or keithmayhew@hotmail.com

HAXBY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB

Haxby Shotokan Karate Club is a friendly traditional karate club with a proud 30 year history. The Club train on a Monday and Thursday from 7pm – 9pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 2PL. The Club is open to people of all ages and abilities whatever their fitness level. Whether you are a complete beginner or a black belt, everyone is always welcome.To receive a FREE training session, or to find out more, please visit the Club’s new website www. haxbykarate.co.uk. Alternatively phone Ian on 07909 991541, email info@haxbykarate.co.uk or pop along to a training session.

HAXBY TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

At the moment we run 6 teams from the ages of 7-16 years. We need boys and girls, ages 5,6,7, & 11 to join our small friendly football club.

All of our coaches are FA Coaching Level 1 trained and have been CRB checked. We train every Saturday 10.30 - 11.30am at Ethel Ward Playing Fields, Haxby. We are always looking for people to help out with training, coaching and refereeing. Full training is provided.

Please phone Neil Thorbinson on 01904 761908

HUNTINGTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

We are a Charter Standard football club meeting the required FA coaching levels and CRB clearances etc. The club have excellent facilities at Hopgrove sports ground on the Malton Road York, where the teams train and play home fixtures. For 2011/12 season we will be running a Ladies open age team, Boys and Girls under 10s, Boys under 14s and under 15s and Mens open age. Players are required for all teams for the coming season. Training is continuing through the summer, so if interested come down and give it a go. Contact Karl on 07896 674299 or gafbr@rocketmail.com for further details.

HUNTINGTON CRICKET CLUB We welcome new players of all abilities, please contact Jason halliwell on 07714471271 for further details

NEW EARSWICK CRICKET CLUB

New Earswick Cricket Club, who play in the York & District Senior League are looking to recruit both Senior and Junior players. Our indoor nets start at the end of February. We play at the Sports Fields, White Rose Avenue. We have excellent playing facilities and a good after match social side. Please contact Paul on 07533655470, email paul.stimpson3@btinternet.com or Matt on 07885282937, email matty_noble@hotmail.co.uk

HAXBY NETBALL CLUB

…affiliated to England Netball. Would you like to join this very successful netball club which currently run a team in the North Yorkshire Netball Academy League and 4 teams in the York & District League. Currently Champions of this League with two teams in Division 1, one in Division 2 and one in Division 4 of the 7 Divisions which make up this League. The Club also runs a youth section (Yr 7 upwards) and has 4 teams playing in the Netball York League for junior players and two of these teams also play in the North Yorkshire Junior League. Please contact the club secretary Mrs Alison Blackler on 01904 612268 or 07751 984840 or Val Kennedy on 07708 050307.

Training is on a Monday evening at the Ethel Ward Playing Field throughout summer, and the League season runs from September until March. Would you like to learn to umpire? We have a qualified

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HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB

NEW EARSWICK TENNIS CLUB

PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUB

Classes for boys and girls from reception to year 10. Classes are held at various venues across York, Monday to Friday– venues include Archbishop Holgate’s School, Manor C of E School, Park Grove Primary school, Canon Lee School, Joseph Rowntree School and Huntington Secondary School. Partnership Gymnastics is affiliated to British Gymnastics, run by fully qualified coaches all with CRB clearance.

The club has also achieved club Mark for its high standards and quality coaching. For more information please contact Ruth Walker 07886926420.

STRENSALL COMMUNITY YOUTH AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION.

Tennis Club - There are now 3 newly surfaced tennis courts. Muga Pitch - The floodlit muga pitch is now available for hire for both 5 a sidefootball and netball. tel 07951 920 308 or email strensallsa@ tesco.net

STRENSALL FOOTBALL CLUB

All of our coaches are FA coaching level 1 qualified and are CRB checked. Training is on Saturday mornings at Durlston Drive, Strensall.

If you are interested in playing then please email strensallsa@tesco. net or ring Louise on 07801896698.

STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUB

Lawn Bowls - A sport for all ages. Strensall Bowling Club has been in existence for a long time yet seems to be little known. We are a small and friendly club and always happy to welcome new members of any age; under 18s bowl free! Adults pay only £30 for the season, which runs from April through to September. Entrance to our club is between house No’s 5–7 Park Gate near the terminus of the No 5 Bus. We can provide Bowls and Coaching and a months free trial. As a club we compete in various leagues, hold regular friendlies and, of course, social bowling, including tea and biscuits. For more information contact the secretary Annette Prosser on 01904 492807

STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS

Strensall Village Hall, Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Membership is £5 per annum and £1.50 each Wednesday. Tel Jackie Silk on 01904 492993 for more details.

WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB

Come and play lawn bowls, a sport for all ages. We welcome beginners and seasoned bowlers alike and we can lend newcomers a set of woods to see if they like the game. Adult membership age 26+ is £52 flat fee, £26 ages 18 to 25 and free to juniors under 18 and you can play as often as you like. Why not take the opportunity of a month’s free trial membership, without obligation. For further details, or to arrange a visit, contact: Colin Ellis (Secretary) on 01904 760877 or Email: colin.ellis23@talktalk.net

WIGGINTON GRASSHOPPERS

Under 8s are looking for new players. We train every Wednesday 6-7pm For more details please call Richard Colley (FA Level 1 instructor) t 01904 399313 or m: 07814 266987

YORK HOTSHOTS CHEERLEADING CLUB

Classes are held on a Wednesday evening during term time, at Archbishop Holgate’s School, Hull Road, York. The club is affiliated to British Gymnastics and is run by qualified coaches who have all been CRB checked. We are also a club mark accredited club. For more information or to request a registration form please contact Anna Murray on 07507638804 or e-mail yorkhotshots@hotmail.co.uk

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JULY 2012 • ISSUE 81 SCOUTS & GUIDES 2ND HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCOUT GROUP Boys & Girls age 6 to 14. Beavers: Mon & Thurs 6.00 - 7.15 pm.

Cubs: Weds & Fri 6.30 - 8.00pm Scouts: Mon 7.30 - 9.00 pm.

Thurs. 7.45 - 9.15 pm. Contact Pauline Briggs 01904 760004

HAXBY MOOR GIRL GUIDING

Girls aged 5-14years old. Rainbows 5-7years Wednesday evenings.

Brownies 7-10yrs old Mondays,Wednesday,Thursday evenings. Guides 10-14yrs old Monday, Thursday evenings. Units meet throughout Haxby & Wigginton. Adults- Can you spare an hour a week? Are you interested in finding out more about being a volunteer? Contact Helen Feetenby 01904 762926 for further details

1ST HEWORTH SCOUT GROUP

Boys and girls 8 to 14. Cubs: Tuesday 6.30pm - 8.15pm, Scouts: Friday 7.00pm - 9.00pm. If interested please phone Matthew on 01904413882 or visit www.1st-heworth.org.uk

29TH YORK (HUNTINGTON ALL SAINTS) RAINBOWS

Rainbows take part in games and activities as part of their programme called the Rainbow Jigsaw. Everything a Rainbow does helps her to develop and to think for herself, in a safe girl-only environment. A girl can join Rainbows at any time after her fifth birthday. Most Rainbows move on shortly after their seventh birthday.

For further details about when the 29th York (Huntington All Saints) Rainbows meet and to see if there is availability for you to join, you can contact Miss Stephanie Easton (known to the Rainbows as Robin) on 07875 541520, who is Guider in charge of the Rainbows.

CHRISTCHURCH SCOUT GROUP (STOCKTON LANE)

Boys and Girls age 6 - 14. Beavers Tuesday 6pm - 7pm. Cubs Thursday 6.30pm - 8pm. Scouts Friday 7pm - 9pm We are in need of leaders for the group. For further information please contact Wendy Davis 07808882749 or drop in to any of the group nights as above.

- 8.15pm. Scouts: Fri 7.00 - 9.00pm. We are also in need of Leaders any one interested please contact Kath Shapcott on 01904 421096.

AIR CADETS, EASINGWOLD

A uniformed organisation for children aged 13-18 years. We are based in Easingwold. We parade on a Tuesday evening at Easingwold and Friday evening at RAF Linton On Ouse in the gymnasium between the hours of 1930 – 2200. We do have a minibus that goes from the car park of The Cottage Inn in Haxby via Shipton by Beningbrough at 1900hrs. We cover a range of activities from flying and gliding to target shooting and sport. The cost is £36 per quarter and covers the above activities and uniform. Email: 2487@aircadets.org Charity No. 1559/79

YOUTH GROUPS YOUTH CLUBS AT OAKEN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Safe, supervised indoor and outdoor areas. The cost of sessions is from £1 (with Yozone card) and £1.50 without.. Come along and try us out! WEDNESDAY OPEN YOUTH CLUB: An Open Youth club is run at the centre on a Wednesday Night for anyone aged 10-16 years.

The club runs from 7 - 9pm and facilities include a Nintendo Wii on projector screen, Widescreen TV, Pool Table, Outside Sports, Table Tennis and Tuck Shop.

IN-2-ACTING:

If you are interested in acting, singing and dancing and are between 8-16 years of age, please come and give us a try. With two productions each year, themed nights and theatre trips – its lots of fun! Sessions are run on a Tuesday and a Thursday evening, with split-age sessions on a Thursday evening.Depending on numbers, priority will be given to residents of Haxby & Wigginton. For more info contact Megan Godden on 07786 121832 or email admin@ oakengrove.org.uk

STOCKTON ON THE FOREST SCOUT GROUP

Boys and Girls, age 6 to 14. Beavers: Mon 6.00 .700pm. Cubs: Tues 6.45

HAXBY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB

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n Sunday 27th May Holly Bamford from Haxby Shotokan Karate Club was awarded her Black Belt (Shodan) by Alan Campbell , Chairman of JKS GB and Ireland. Holly, aged just 13, started karate with her dad in November 2007 and a combination of hard work and support from Haxby Shotokan Karate Club meant Holly has steadily progressed from a beginner to becoming the youngest black belt at Haxby Karate Club.

Holly and her dad are not the only families who train at the Club. Chief Instructor Mike Gude’s son and granddaughter also train and at the recent Selby Shotokan Karate Club Competition members from Haxby Shotokan Karate Club took 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in Family Kata.

If you are inspired by Holly’s success and want to train to become a black belt then why not go along to one of Haxby Karate Clubs training sessions.

The Club run ‘Haxby Karate Kids’ on Monday and Thursday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. The classes only cost £10 per month and are held at Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village and are suitable for children aged 5 to 8 by which time they are ready to progress to Haxby Shotokan Karate Club’s training sessions that are held from 7pm – 9pm on Monday and Thursdays also at Wigginton Recreation Hall.

For more information visit www.haxbykarate.co.uk Alternatively call Ian on 0790 999 1541, email info@haxbykarate.co.uk or pop along to a training session at Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 2PL

Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Haxby, YO32 2PL. Email info@haxbykarate.co.uk Tel: Ian Shaw 0790 999 1541 www.haxbykarate.co.uk

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YORK

LOCAL EVENTS

26 JUNE

Winehouse, Adele and more. Gardens open from 5pm. In aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research.

Tickets £15, Call any of the following numbers; 01377 288122, 01653 692711, 01653 619236.

WALK YORK RAMBLERS

7 JULY

Skipwith Common Car Park. All walks start at 7pm and are about 5 miles long. Walks are suitable for everyone. New walkers are very welcome to join us. Details of all the York group’s activities are on www.yorkramblers. org.uk or phone Vera the secretary on 01904628134

30 JUNE- 1 JULY

DEHAVILLAND WEEKEND

Yorkshire Air Museum Featuring the Mosquito, Devon and Nimrod in this celebration of the famous De Havilland name. First engine runs of the restored Mosquito Nightfighter making this a must for everyone!!

1 JULY SPONSORED DOG WALK

Myasthenia Gravis 1.30pm. Long or Short Route. Farm Shop & Cafe, Wigginton Road. £2 entry fee per person. Please register by 29th June. For details contact Nicola on 01904 766822 or Ron on 01904 679939.

1 JULY THE ART OF BEEKEEPING

Yorkshire Museum of Farming Learn about bees with the Yorkshire and District Beekeeping Association. Suitable for all ages.

1 JULY - 31 AUGUST ROSE SCULPTURE: OUTDOOR EXHIBITION

Castle Howard “Funded by the Cultural Olympiad, Paul Cummins will be installing a number of ceramic rose sculptures made especially for Castle Howard. For more details see website www.castlehoward.co.uk

3 JULY WALK YORK RAMBLERS

Hovingham. Village Hall C.P. £1 donation.

All walks start at 7pm and are about 5 miles long. Walks are suitable for everyone. New walkers are very welcome to join us. Details of all the York group’s activities are on www. yorkramblers.org.uk or phone Vera the secretary on 01904-628134

5 JULY LITTER PICK

River Foss Society “Afternoon litter pick with the Rotary Club of York Vikings.Meet at 2 pm on the uppermost level of Sainsbury’s car park, Foss Bank. Collect free parking permits from Customer Services from 1.30 pm onwards – say you are taking part in the litter pick. Gardening clothes and gloves advisable, equipment provided. Come and help smarten up the River Foss for the Festival of the Rivers. It would be helpful to have names in advance to June: tel. 01904 766196.

7 JULY LIVE ‘PICNIC STYLE’ CONCERT

In aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research 7pm.

Greenwick Farm, Huggate. Gary Winter and Friends performing music from Buble, Sinatra,

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YORK CATS PROTECTION OPEN DAY

The Adoption Centre, 582 Huntington Road, York between 1pm and 4pm. £1.50 per person including tea and biscuit.

7 - 22 JULY FESTIVAL OF THE RIVERS

The popular festival promises to be bigger and better than ever this year, with a wide range of cultural and leisure activities to celebrate York’s rivers - The Ouse and The Foss.

For more details see www.yorkfestivals.com

7 - 8 JULY COMITATUS - THE END OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE.

Dalby Forest. The Romans return to Dalby Forest. A chance to take a step back in time to the Roman era with the re-enactment group Comitatus. Any age. Free of charge. See www. forestry.gov.uk

8 JULY THE YORK DRAGON BOAT CHALLENGE

York Rotary. The day’s racing will take place on a 250 metre stretch of the River Ouse between Scarborough and Lendal Bridges. The South Bank of the River will be available for use by the participating teams,their families and friends. A Gala Day atmosphere is planned with stalls and a variety of activities on the North Bank to complement the racing, with crowds of spectators to cheer on the teams.

See website for more details www.yorkrotary. co.uk

8 JULY DRAGON BOAT RACE DAY

River Foss Society Dragon Boat Race Day. Visit the River Foss Society’s stand at this all-day enjoyable charitable event on the banks of the Ouse between Lendal Bridge and Scarborough Bridge.

8 JULY

12 JULY WALK YORK RAMBLERS Newton on Ouse. Dawnay Arms C.P. All walks start at 7pm and are about 5 miles long. Walks are suitable for everyone. New walkers are very welcome to join us. Details of all the York group’s activities are on www.yorkramblers. org.uk or phone Vera the secretary on 01904628134

12 JULY WIGGINTON & HAXBY WI MEETING ‘The Lovely Hat Company’ - Linda Bratley.

Competition A Hat Pin. St Mary’s Church Hall, North Lane, Haxby at 7.30 p.m

14 JULY ROWNTREE PARK BIRTHDAY PARTY SUMMER FAIR

10am Rowntree Park Terry Avenue, YO23 1JQ Tel:Jenny Cairns 07833 436832

14 & 15 JULY GO POTTY!

Yorkshire Museum of Farming A potty weekend – get crafty with clay!

14 & 15 JULY CLASSIC CARS AND VEHICLES WEEKEND

NYMR Enjoy heritage bus rides outside the station at Pickering. Live music will greet you at Levisham station between 12pm – 4pm with Shadows playing on Saturday and Jive Express on the Sunday.

At both Goathland and Grosmont stations spectacular classic cars, vehicles and motorbikes will be on display throughout the weekend.

15 JULY SUMMER FAYRE RSPCA York 11.00 to 3.30 at the Home. £2 entry, kids free.

Come, see our animals, all needing homes, enjoy yourselves, buy home made cakes, toffee, books, eat ice cream, try the raffle and tombola. Watch or enter your dog in our Fun Dog Show. Lots of stalls and games.

19 JULY WALK YORK RAMBLERS

ANNUAL FUNDAY

at Strensall Preschool Playgroup 1 - 4pm.

Strensall Preschool Playgroup, next to Robert Wilkinson School. Annual Summer Funday.

10 JULY YORKSHIRE CRAFT AND PRODUCE MARKET

Castle Howard Shop for delicious food and beautiful crafts all sourced or produced in Yorkshire, and in many cases locally to the Castle Howard Estate. 10am - 4pm.

11 JULY VISIT WIGGINTON AND HAXBY OVER SIXTIES

Visit to Langleys Garden Centre and Bridlington. Meet 10am at Wigginton Pond. £10 members, £12 non members.

Bransby. Village Hall C.P. £1 donation. All walks start at 7pm and are about 5 miles long. Walks are suitable for everyone. New walkers are very welcome to join us. Details of all the York group’s activities are on www.yorkramblers. org.uk or phone Vera the secretary on 01904628134

20 JULY HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A MEETING

Wigginton recreational Hall. The Macmillian Charity; 100years plus, by Sally Millington

22 JULY MALTON SHOW The show will be held as usual in Scampston Park, Malton. Full details on website www.maltonshow.com

24 JULY WALK YORK RAMBLERS Bishopthorpe.

Meet Library C.P. All walks start at 7pm and

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JULY 2012 • ISSUE 81 are about 5 miles long. Walks are suitable for everyone. New walkers are very welcome to join us. Details of all the York group’s activities are on www.yorkramblers.org.uk or phone Vera the secretary on 01904-628134

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12 JULY

JUST DANCE Come join Just Dance, school

ROY CHUBBY BROWN Roy Chubby Brown returns with his bluest show yet!

24 JULY

8 JULY

HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL TRUST PUBLIC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

MUSIC NIGHT Sunday Night Is Music Night

- A Celebration Of The Popular Song

26TH TO 27TH JULY

SHOWTIME 2012 Anna’s Acdemy of Dance

at 7pm in the Memorial Hall

BLACK BEAUTY: OUTDOOR EVENING THEATRE Castle Howard PEEL Heritage

brings the classic novel ‘Black Beauty’ to life this summer at Castle Howard in a stylish and contemporary open-air theatre production.

Bring a picnic and be entertained on a summer evening. Suitable for ages 6+

27-JULY PAPERMAKING FOR ALL

Dalby Forest. Have fun learning the art of papermaking with Niki Hampson of Pulpitations. We will take a short stroll to collect natural objects which we will incorporate into colourful recycled pulps.

Booking essential; call Niki on 01751 460134 or email pulpitations@hotmail.co.uk www. pulpitations.co.uk £8.50 per person or £30.00 per family of 4.

29 JULY HUBY AND SUTTON SHOW This traditional family show will again take place in the beautiful parkland at Sutton Park just 8 miles north of York, where car parking is available free of charge.

See website for programme of events ww,hubyandsuttonshow.org.uk

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE www.jrtheatre.co.uk

of Freestyle Dance and watch girls and boys of all ages perform a spectacular show!

14 JULY

GRAND OPERA HOUSE

Box office: 0844 847 2322

2-4 JULY MICHAEL MCINTYRE - WORK IN PROGRESS The star of Michael McIntyre’s

Comedy Roadshow and Britain’s Got Talent will be touring the UK trying out new material prior to his third and biggest UK arena tour to date.

5 JULY THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY RADIO SHOW... LIVE! The

Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy became an instant classic on its launch as a radio series.

Now Douglas Adams’s immortal creation is re-born in this ground-breaking new stage production - a radio show like you never saw before - in surround sound, packed with laughter, robots, really wild sound effects and drinks with extremely silly names.

7 JULY PERFORM WITH A VENGANCE A show that presents outstanding dances to popular music along with breath taking songs and scenes from some of your favourite West End productions.

14 JULY IMMORTAL ATTITUDE Please note, this is

an amateur production.

15 JULY SHOWTIME 2012

YORK THEATRE ROYAL

Box office: 01904 623568

5 JULY SHIFT HAPPENS IV: A NEW HOPE

10am - 10pm. This will be a day full of inspiring speakers, with debates, discussions and hands on opportunities to discover how the emergent technologies are shaping and changing the things we do now. Get to understand more clearly how these ideas are shifting the ways we connect and communicate, and how we can harness and creatively develop their use for our work, and our world. For more details and a list of speakers, please visit shift-happens.co.uk.

BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS 9 JULY New Earswick Folk Hall 2 - 4pm and 5 - 7pm

13 JULY Wigginton Recreation Centre 2 - 4pm and 5 - 7pm

Big Jubilee Lunch in Wigginton A fantastic time was had by all at the Mill Lane Residents Party on Sunday 3rd June. There were 125 residents at the event. A big thank you to the organisers. Richard Denton said “Everyone had a wonderful time and the loyal toast was proposed by ex Royal bodyguard Roy Barnett.”

Answers to the May Competition: Interiors at Nine to Eleven (pg5), Hewison Joinery (pg 9), The Home Fairy (pg31), Greenley and Ware Plumbing & Heating (pg36), tKnowIT (pg43) www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 658776 • 61

INDEX ADVENTURE SPORTS EQUIPMENT Rat Race York Performance Store..........................................31 AERIAL & AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES Aerial Services.......................... 3 ADI Communications..........26 BLTV Aerials............................11 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES Prospect Design....................25 AP Design Services..............27 BATHROOMS Bluewater Bathrooms........... 2 BEAUTY Caren Vollans Hair Design.35 Glitz & Glam............................35 BLINDS AA Blinds.................................27 BUILDERS ALH Builders...........................49 Eastgate Building Contractors.............................27 Island Build.............................43 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Pets, Homes & Gardens......14 CARPET CLEANING Andy’s Carpet Cleaning......23 Future Carpet Cleaning Services Ltd............................49 Kevin Atkinson Carpet Cleaning...................................42 Ultraclean................................27 CARS & SERVICING Auto Safe Clifton...................23 Birch Park Vehicle Testing Centre.......................................23

COMPUTERS & WEB DESIGN Computer Troubleshooters.... ....................................................30 Computer FX..........................30 NYCOM Ltd.............................30 York IT Services (UK) Ltd...... 3

Puzzle Solutions

DRS Installations Ltd...........49 GW Plumbing........................... 2

JOINERS Joinery and Property Services....................................47 Neil Jackson Joiner...............26

Haxby Plumbing & Heating... ....................................................24 Heattech..................................43 Robgasman............................26 York Plumbing & Heating.... 4

KITCHENS & BEDROOMS DENTISTS Dream Doors Ltd.................... 5 Howardian Dental Practice.... Instyle Kitchens Ltd..... 7 & 32 ....................................................37 Kingfisher Kitchens..............11 Richard James Handmade ELECTRICIANS C&S Electrical York................24 Interiors....................................14 Electrical Connections........26 Work Top Man........................16

PRINTING Warwick Digital Print...........20

CRAFTS Castaway Yarns......................28

D Carrington Electrical Services Ltd............................10 Judge Electrical.....................49 Mark Smith Electrical..........12 Wilson Electrical Services..43 ESTATE AGENTS & HOMES.........................................

Hudson Moody.....................64 FENCING Malcolm Collins Fencing....47 York Fencing...........................47 FINANCES Moneywise Financial Solutions..................................20 Pen Life Chartered Financial Planners...................................29 FIREPLACES Focus Fireplaces....................10 GARAGE DOORS ABI Garage Doors.................49 Hobman Garage Doors......26

GARDENS Andrew Judge Cleaning Services....................................47 Astek Landscapes.................46 Bartlett Tree Experts............47 CAR VALETING Autosheen Ltd.......................21 Future Landscapes...............46 Grasshoppers.........................44 CHILDMINDING Grumbleweed........................47 Sharon Smith Childminding.. Island Gardens.......................46 ....................................................30 Marks Garden Services.......45 CLOTHING Rock and Stone York Ltd....45 Country Cradle, The.............38 Tree and Woodland Services. ....................................................44 CLEANING York Landscapes & Andrew Judge Cleaning Services....................................47 Maintenance..........................44 Yorkshire Tree Surgeons Ltd.. ....................................................47

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HEALTH & FITNESS Sarah Marsden Zumba Fitness.......................................35 Slimming World....................39

PLUMBING - GENERAL Ken Hamilton Plumber & Handyman..............................16 MB Plumbing & Drainage.... 3 Plumbing by Taylor..............42

MARKETS Castle Howard Estate Ltd...37 Hovingham Village Market.... ....................................................36

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE A Plus Property Maintenance............................... ...................................................... 8 MOBILITY CK Home Solutions..............16 Able to Enable Ltd................29 Joinery and Property MV Mobility............................28 Services....................................47 Ken Hamilton Plumber & MUSIC TUITION Handyman..............................16 Dean Williams Music Teacher.......................................... SM Maintenance...................26 ....................................................30 Yorkshire Home & Property Services....................................24 OVEN CLEANING Ultraclean................................27 RENEWABLE ENERGY Peak Power Systems............12 NURSERIES & CHILDCARE...............................

Flaxton Village Nursery......38 Home to Home Nursery.....39 Puddleducks Nursery..........37 York Montessori Nursery....39 PAINTING & DECORATING...........................

Dave Kavanagh Painting & Decorating..............................42 MD Bonney Specialist Decorator................................42 R Barker Painting & Decorating..............................42 PETS Battle Flats Vets.....................41 Station House Vets...............40 PLASTERING ABM Plastering & Tiling......42 Ian’s Plastering Service.......42 PLUMBING & HEATING BGT Plumbing.......................... 5 DJC Plumbing, Heating and Gas Engineers........................43

ROOFING & GUTTERING BMB Fibreglass Flat Roofs Ltd................................................... ....................................................24 Ian Barber Lead Roofing....27 John Pletts Roofing..............43 Orion Roofline.......................12 Top Roofing............................43 SOLICITORS Ardent Law.............................29 TILES Continental Tile Studio......... 6 Tile With Style........................15 TILING ABM Plastering & Tiling......42 TRAVEL Conexo Travel.........................19 Motorhome Hire York.........17 WASTE Acomb Waste Disposal.......47 WINDOWS Instyle Windows....................13 Window Distribution Ltd..... 6

CROSSWORD: Across: 1Slammed, 5 Eager, 8 Rites, 9 Vicious, 10 Perpendicular, 11 Fiddle, 12 Coffee, 15 Demonstration, 18 Restore, 19 Drunk, 20 Lists, 21 Seaweed. Down: 1 Strap, 2 Altered, 3 Miscellaneous, 4 Divide, 5 Encyclopaedia, 6 Growl, 7 Reserve, 11 Federal, 13 Failure, 14 Utters, 16 Masts, 17 Naked. PICTOGRAMS: 1. Read all about it 2. Mixed emotions 3. Mayonnaise DROP DOWN: Answers from left to right:; Chicken, Goulash, Kidneys, Sausage, Venison SPOT THE DIFFERENCE: Bar in mower handle added, Bird on Mower, Neighbour’s shirt colour changed, Sun gone, Mouth Changed, Arm hair gone, Mower wheel added, Shadow gone, Flower disappeared, Tree added.

WORDSEARCH: Hidden phrase: The Olympics are always a special competition, Sergei Bubka QUIZ: 1. 1976 Ford Gran Torino, Starsky And Hutch 2. 1949 Buick Roadmaster Convertible, Rain Man3.

1968 Austin Mk I Mini Cooper S, The Italian Job 4. 1981 De Lorean DMC-12, Back To The Future 5.

1958 Plymouth Fury, Christine 6. 1963 Aston Martin DB5, Goldfinger 7. 1961 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 8. 1966 Ford Thunderbird, Thelma And Louise 9. 1963 Volkswagen Beetle, The Love Bug 10. 1977 Pontiac Trans Am, Smokey And The Bandit

Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 3rd July

LOCAL USEFUL NUMBERS

JULY 2012 • ISSUE 81 POST OFFICES

Strensall PO.........................................01904 490301 Haxby PO.............................................01904 763395 Huntington PO....................................01904 769180 New Earswick PO.................................01904 768105

MEDICAL

Social Care Emergencies......................01904 762314 Macmillan Cancer Support ................01904 651700 York Hospital .................................01904 631313 Ambulance Service.............................01904 666000 Samaritans ..................................08457 909090

PHARMACIES

Strensall Chemist................................01904 492497 Haxby Chemists...................................01904 766512 .................................. or 01904 768911 Huntington Pharmacy.........................01904 762566 Lloyds Pharmacy, Huntington.............01904 623415 Tesco Pharmacy - Clifton Moor............01904 880449 Boots UK, Monks Cross .......................01904 656360

COUNCILS

HAXBY TOWN PARISH COUNCIL

Town Clerk ..........................................01904 750378 WIGGINTON PARISH COUNCIL

Parish Clerk ........................................01904 763880 STRENSALL & TOWTHORPE PARISH COUNCIL

Parish Clerk ........................................01904 491569 NEW EARSWICK PARISH COUNCIL

WASTE SITES

Hazel Court, James Street. Open Mon - Sat 8.30 7pm, Sun 8.30-4pm Towthorpe/Strensall Open Mon - Sun 8.30 - 7pm Beckfield Lane Open Mon - Fri 5pm - 7pm, Sat & Sun 10- 2pm

SCHOOLS

Haxby Road Primary ...........................01904 653218 Headlands Primary .............................01904 762356 Huntington Primary School.................01904 768636 Ralph Butterfield Primary...................01904 768325 Robert Wilksinson Primary..................01904 490306 New Earswick Primary ........................01904 768228 Huntington.........................................01904 752100 Joseph Rowntree.................................01905 552100 Easingwold .........................................01347 821451 Sheriff Hutton Primary School ...........01347 878441 Stockton on the Forest Primary...........01904 400366 Wigginton Primary .............................01904 761647

LIBRARIES

Huntington Library.............................01904 552669 Strensall Library..................................01904 552677 Haxby Library......................................01904 552660 Explore: New Earswick Library............01904 552629

FINANCIAL MATTERS

National Debtline...............................0808 808 4000 Inland Revenue..................................0845 010 9000 Tax Credits..........................................0845 300 3900

Parish Clerk ........................................01904 758028 HUNTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

Parish Clerk ....................................... 01904 758366

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Childcare Link......................................08000 960296 Childline....................................................0800 1111 NSPCC ................................................0808 800 5000

TRANSPORT

AA Breakdown .....................................0800 887 766 AA Roadwatch.....................................09003 401100 Rail Enquiries......................................08457 484950 Dial & Ride.........................................01904 551441 First Bus York.......................................01904 883000 Yorkshire Coastliner.............................01653 692556

GENERAL SERVICES

Electricity emergencies.........................0800 668877 BT Faultline..........................................0800 800 151 Floodline............................................0845 988 1188 Transco Emergency Service - Gas..........0800 111 999 Yorkshire Water..................................0845 124 2424 Environment Agency........................ 0-870 850 6506 Domestic Violence Helpline................0808 2000 247 City of York Council..............................01904 613161 Crimestoppers.......................................0800 555111 North Yorkshire Police (non emergency) .................. ...........................................................0845 6060247 Safer York Partnership.........................01904 669069 Shop Mobility......................................01904 679222

ANIMALS

RSPCA York..........................................01904 654949 RSPCA National Helpline....................0300 1234 999

MPS

York Outer: Julian Sturdy.....................01904 788355 York Central: Hugh Bayley..................01904 623713

HOWSHAM MILL PROJECT

Heritage Craft Courses STONE CARVING & LETTERING Sunday 1st July

WILD FOOD COOKING & BUSH CRAFT Sunday 5th August

Renowned stone sculpter, Jennifer Tetlow will lead these workshops.

Have a go at carving, all ages, 10am-11am £3 Full lettering workshop, 12am5pm, eight adult places £10

Back by popular demand, Dan Watson will teach the ancient art of outdoor cooking.

Full workshop 10am-4pm Adults £10.00 Children £3.00

Children are welcome to come along to any of the morning sessions and have a go at the crafts.

HOW TO GET THERE: Howsham Mill, Howsham. Park at the car park at Howsham Bridge, then walk underneath the bridge. Cross the footbridge ahead and follow the public footpath along the side of the river until you get to the entrance to the Island over the oak bridge. Keep to the right hand path, which will lead to the Mill.

REFRESHMENTS: Tea and coffee will be provided, but please bring a picnic as there are no shops nearby!

BOOKING: For more information, please contact Angela Cole Tel 01653 658462, e-mail info@ yorkshirehurdles. To secure a place, please send fee, cheque payable to; Renewable Heritage Trust, and post to Angela Cole, Westow Grange Cottage, Westow, York, YO60 7LU. HOWSHAM MILL PROJECT: For more information about the Mill and how you can get involved, please visit our website: www.greenisp.org The Renewable Heritage Trust is a charity set up to find new uses for old buildings by adapting them to generate renewable energy. Manor Farm, Kirkham Abbey, York YO60 7JF. Tel 01653 619748 info@rhtgreenisp.org www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 658776 • 63

• A substantial detached property in a sought • after location • • 4 Bedrooms (2 en-suite) • • 22ft living room

Fantastic 23ft conservatory Dining Room Good sized well maintained gardens to the front, side and rear. Double garage

Lock House Lane, Earswick

£475,000

• A traditional detached property situated in a • popular location • • 4 Bedrooms (1 en-suite) • • Sitting room/dining room •

Breakfast kitchen Utility room and cloakroom Large lawned gardens Detached single garage

Huntington Road, Huntington

• • • •

£395,000

A beautifully presented detached bungalow 2 bedrooms (1 en-suite) Sitting room Large conservatory

• • • •

Newly fitted kitchen Wet room/Utility Lawned garden and decked terraced area Single garage

Beechwood, Strensall

£295,000

• A good sized detached property • Sitting room/dining room • Conveniently situated for the city centre and • Kitchen & utility room Monks Cross • Single garage • 4 Bedrooms (1 en-suite) • Attractive landscaped gardens Ferguson Way, Huntington

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A good sized detached bungalow 3 Bedrooms L-shaped sitting/dining room

£280,000

• Bathroom/separate WC • Landscaped gardens • Ample off street parking leading to a single garage

Kitchen

Eastfield Avenue, Haxby

£229,950

• A modern semi detached house situated in a • sought after village • • 3 Bedrooms • • Sitting Room •

Dining Room Kitchen Courtyard garden Detached single garage

Knapton Close, Strensall

£179,950

If you are considering selling a property or would like to register your buying requirements please contact us

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