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HAXBY CARNIVAL SATURDAY 11 JULY 2015
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axby Carnival will be held on Saturday 11 July on the Ethel Ward Playing Field, Haxby.
The Carnival Procession with the Carnival Queen (Bethany Dunn) and her two Attendants (Millie Sadler and Faith Varlow) will leave the Village Green at 12.45pm to arrive on the field by 1pm for the Official Opening, which we are delighted to announce will be carried out by Vale Radio’s own Chris Marsden and Dougie Weake.
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From then to the current day, thousands of local children have been taught to swim and a number have gone on to compete at the highest standard of top class National and International Competitive Swimming, right up to Olympic level! YCBC is run on a day to day basis by an Executive Committee of officers and ordinary members, freely elected at each year’s Annual General Meeting, giving their time and expertise on a purely voluntary basis. Our Teaching Section, is a vibrant and fun learning environment for children from the age of 4 years of age-upwards, who are introduced to the water, gain confidence through various teaching methods, and ultimately learn to swim all four strokes to recognised ASA standards.
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With a lot of support from the company Cinem@ who specialise in doing high quality cinema screenings in unusual venues and advice from the well established South Bank Community Cinema in Clements Hall, the cinema is now up and running and showing at least one film every month.
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hurchfield Wigginton’s newly refurbished playground was officially opened by the Right Honourable, the Lord Mayor of York Councillor Ian Gillies on Wednesday 29th April. He was accompanied by the Sheriff of York Mr John Kenny and their ladies. A large crowd of local people including pupils from Wigginton Primary School and Wonder Years Pre-school saw the Lord Mayor cut the ribbon and declare Phase 1 of the project open. All the children got a bag of fruit, sweets and chocolate kindly provided by Tesco and Nestlé to mark the occasion. Thanks also go to ASDA who provided willing volunteers to help prepare the site. Peter Vaughan, Chairman of Wigginton Parish Council thanked all those who have made the PLAY FOR ALL project possible with grants, donations, support and time. Fundraising continues to further develop Churchfield with more inclusive play and exercise equipment. £18,000 has been raised towards the £26,500 needed.
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EMILY...
ON RESPONSIBILITY Recently, it seems as though the ever present threat of adult responsibility is everywhere. The countdown on my phone never fails to remind me of the sickeningly short amount of time I have left in school, days which now consist of frantically cramming information into my head and hoping that it sticks. It’s with an odd sense of sadness, nostalgia and excitement that I approach my final few weeks of school, sugar coated with denial that something that has played such a huge role in my life for seven years is finally ending. Making my final university choices was a relief, the reality that in a few short months I will really be moving away finally sinking in. It’s now that my mum is desperately trying to ensure that I can survive on my own, on top of my school studies giving me ‘lessons’ on things such as cooking and cleaning. If this is growing up, I’m not sure I like it! Outside of school and university, this summer will mark my first holiday away with friends. It’s far too easy to think of these post exam holidays as a carefree jaunt, but so far all it has been is a lot of work! Who knew holidays could be so expensive? Who would’ve thought you have to think about serious things such as travel insurance and whether you want lost luggage protection? Or, how on earth do you get to the airport at four in the morning? It’s certainly something I was ignorant to on holidays abroad with my family, where my dad would take care of everything and my biggest responsibility was making sure I packed something to keep me entertained on the plane. It seems as though I am stuck in the in between stage of being an adult and being a teenager. The future is something that is so exciting and so terrifying I can’t decide whether I want to wish the time away or mourn each passing day of my childhood. My dad’s advice? Enjoy having your Sunday Dinner cooked for you while you still can. Emily 36 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
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By Solange Hando
Budapest - Queen of the Danube’ alongside the Millennium Underground Railway which follows the same route, starting a few steps from St Stephen’s Basilica and stretching all the way to the city park. Among the many notable sights are the State Opera House, the nearby Franz Liszt Academy of Music and at the entrance to the park, the Museum of Fine Arts and Heroes’ Square where the semicircular memorial is described as ‘a history book made of stone’.
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et in the Carpathian basin, Hungary’s capital is said to rank among the most beautiful cities in Europe. Here, the legendary Danube flows through the heart of town, meandering romantically around green islands and under iconic bridges. On the west bank, the wooded hills of Buda climb to 527 metres while to the east, the plain of Pest rises gently into the distance. Stroll along the promenade or sail on the Danube and as you gaze at the elegant façades, the domes and spires glistening with mosaics, it’s easy to see why the river banks form an integral part of the city’s World Heritage. On the eastern side, beyond the superb Chain Bridge guarded by lion statues, pride of place goes to the grandiose Parliament Building, bristling with pinnacles and turrets and topped by a splendid red dome. Stretching 268 metres along the river, with 27 gates, 691 rooms and a stunning 20kms of stairways, it was inaugurated in 1896 for
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the Millennium which marked 1000 years of Hungarian history. It is home to the Crown Jewels and affectionately known as the ‘Mother of the Country’. On the Buda side, the Royal Palace rises on Castle Hill, one of the prettiest districts around with cobbled squares and traditional buildings. There are imposing statues and wrought iron gates, stylish colonnades and archways, a lofty church with neo-Gothic ornaments and the must-see Fisherman’s Bastion, named after the Guild once responsible for its upkeep, now a top attraction for its unrivalled views over the river and city. Beyond its historical complex, Buda is a select residential area while down town, Pest is all hustle and bustle, its streets lined with gleaming shops and architectural gems, ranging from neo-Gothic and Renaissance to Baroque, Ottoman and Art Nouveau. Andrassy Avenue, the 2.5 km long commercial hub, is protected by UNESCO,
With a lake which is an ice rink in winter, Botanical Gardens and medicinal baths boasting 18 pools in and outdoors, the park is a favourite haunt of city folks, just one of many venues where you can relax in this ‘land of 1000 hot springs.’ There are over 100 of them in and around town, including those on Gellert Hill prized since Roman times. The hill offers sweeping vistas over the city. But sooner or later, the Danube calls you back with waterside restaurants, panoramic cruises and bridges revealing ever changing views and architectural styles, from the contemporary Elizabeth Bridge to the iron Liberty Bridge where the last silver rivet was put in place by Franz Joseph, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary. Budapest suffered much destruction in the past, but with its beautifully restored buildings, the ‘Queen of the Danube’ truly deserves its place among Europe’s finest cities.
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17th July–2nd August 2015 F R I DAY 1 7 T H J U LY 1 1 A M / P I C K E R I N G PA R I S H C H U R C H
Coffee Concert Sir Thomas Allen (baritone) Rowan Pierce (soprano) Nick Pritchard (tenor) Charlotte Barbour-Condini (recorder) Fitzwilliam Quartet David Gordon (harpsichord) 8PM / MILTON ROOMS, MALTON
Brahms and the Gypsy: The Red Hedgehog Tavern
11AM / ST MARY’S CHURCH, BIRDSALL
Coffee Concert Haydn, Bartók and the String Quartet II Doric Quartet Heath Quartet
3PM / GALTRES CENTRE, EASINGWOLD
Martin Bell: The End of Empire
Ryedale Festival Opera Lehár – The Merry Widow
S AT U R DAY 1 8 T H J U LY
T U E S DAY 2 1 S T J U LY
11AM / ST JOHN AND ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, EASINGWOLD
10–10.30AM / ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, HOVINGHAM
Pre-concert talk III
Phoenix Trio
Katy Hamilton
2PM / ST JOHN AND ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, EASINGWOLD
11AM / ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, HOVINGHAM
Strings Workshop Matthew Sharp 6PM / AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE THEATRE
Ryedale Festival Opera Lehár – The Merry Widow (with picnic interval) S U N DAY 1 9 T H J U LY
Pre-concert talk IV Katy Hamilton 8PM / ST MARY’S PRIORY CHURCH, OLD MALTON
Haydn, Bartók and the String Quartet IV Doric Quartet Heath Quartet
7PM / AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE THEATRE
ZRI Ensemble
Coffee Concert
7-7.30PM / ST MARY’S PRIORY CHURCH, OLD MALTON
Coffee Concert Haydn, Bartók and the String Quartet III Doric Quartet Heath Quartet
3.30PM / MILTON ROOMS, MALTON
NYJO Jazz Workshop 7PM / MILTON ROOMS, MALTON
T H U R S DAY 2 3 R D J U LY 11AM / HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE
Coffee Concert
Yorkshire Young Musicians Penny Stirling (director) Benjamin Powell (piano) 7PM / CASTLE HOWARD
Triple Concert Long Gallery Petrushka
Chapel In Pace: Music for Compline Great Hall Transfigured Night F R I DAY 2 4 T H J U LY 11AM / JOAN OF ARC HALL, BOTTON VILLAGE
7–7.30PM / THE SALOON, DUNCOMBE PARK
National Youth Jazz Orchestra
Coffee Concert
Pre-concert talk I
9.30PM / ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH, MALTON
3PM / HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE
Katy Hamilton
Nocturnes by Candlelight I
8PM / THE SALOON, DUNCOMBE PARK
Charles Owen (piano)
Haydn, Bartók and the String Quartet I Doric Quartet Heath Quartet
11AM / MALTON METHODIST CHAPEL
The Rise and Fall of the Habsburg Empire
A talk by Professor Francis Roy Bridge
10–10.30AM / ST MARY’S CHURCH, BIRDSALL
12.45PM / THE TALBOT HOTEL, MALTON
Katy Hamilton
Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery Henry Marsh
W E D N E S DAY 2 2 N D J U LY
M O N DAY 2 0 T H J U LY
Pre-concert talk II
Aeðelfrìth
Festival Lunch
8PM / ST PETER’S CHURCH, NORTON
Orchestra of Opera North Richard Farnes (conductor) S AT U R DAY 2 5 T H J U LY 11AM / ST HILDA’S CHURCH, SHERBURN
Coffee Concert Polyhymnia
For full programme details see website or obtain brochure from box office. For tickets, contact: Ryedale Festival Box Office, The Memorial Hall, Potter Hill, Pickering, N. Yorks YO18 8AA www.ryedalefestival.com – box.office@ryedalefestival.com box office 01751 475777
3PM / HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE
Piano Workshop
T U E S DAY 2 8 T H J U LY 11AM / ST MARY’S CHURCH, LASTINGHAM
Charles Owen
Coffee Concert
7.30PM / AMPLEFORTH ABBEY
Joseph Shiner (clarinet) Frederick Brown (piano)
Rachmaninov – Vespers Ex Cathedra Jeffrey Skidmore (conductor) 9.30PM / CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS, GILLING
Nocturnes by Candlelight II Finghin Collins (piano) S U N DAY 2 6 T H J U LY
6.45PM / THE SALOON, DUNCOMBE PARK
Dame Fanny Waterman in conversation with Richard Shephard
8PM / THE SALOON, DUNCOMBE PARK
2PM / ST MARY’S CHURCH, LASTINGHAM
Wind Workshop Joseph Shiner 3.30PM / HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE
Charlotte Green: The News is Read
3PM / ST MARY’S CHURCH, EBBERSTON
Afternoon Concert Fenella Humphreys (violin)
6.30PM / CHURCH OF ST MARTIN-ON-THEHILL, SCARBOROUGH
Church Beethoven – Septet W E D N E S DAY 2 9 T H J U LY
Coffee Concert
11AM / ST MARY’S CHURCH, THIRSK
Coffee Concert
The Beautiful Maid of the Mill Toby Spence (tenor) Christopher Glynn (piano)
9.30PM / ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, HELMSLEY
Nocturnes by Candlelight III Katya Apekisheva (piano)
T H U R S DAY 3 0 T H J U LY 11AM / ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST’S CHURCH, WELBURN
S U N DAY 2 N D AU G U S T
Coffee Concert
3PM / GARDEN OF THE WORSLEY ARMS HOTEL, HOVINGHAM
Alec Frank-Gemmill (horn) Simon Smith (piano)
Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band
7PM / SLEDMERE HOUSE AND CHURCH
Double Concert II Church Lendvai Trio
Discovering Bach: John Butt in conversation
House 4 Girls 4 Harps
8PM / CHURCH OF ST MARTIN-ON-THE-HILL, SCARBOROUGH
F R I DAY 3 1 S T J U LY
Dunedin Consort
S AT U R DAY 1 S T AU G U S T
8PM / ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, HELMSLEY
Benjamin Grosvenor (piano)
Charles Owen (piano)
An Evening with Michael Berkeley
House A Matter of Patter
Double Concert I
Lendvai Trio
Coffee Concert
8PM / THE SALOON, DUNCOMBE PARK
X24 and EXtraCHORd William Brooks and Jessica Burggraf (conductors)
11AM / ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH, COXWOLD
11AM / THE SALOON, DUNCOMBE PARK
Any Other Business – Martin Vander Weyer and friends
7PM / SLEDMERE HOUSE AND CHURCH
Benjamin Grosvenor in recital
M O N DAY 2 7 T H J U LY
6PM / HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE
11AM / CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL LE BELFREY, YORK
Coffee Concert
Lendvai Trio Alec Frank-Gemmill (horn) Christopher Glynn (piano)
Garden Party
6PM / ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, HOVINGHAM
Festival Service
The Revd. Tim Robinson The Rt. Revd. James Jones (Preacher) 7PM / HOVINGHAM HALL
Final Gala Concert Royal Northern Sinfonia Toby Spence (tenor) Steven Hudson (oboe) Peter Francomb (horn) Bradley Creswick (director)
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ST ANDREW’S SOCIETY 27 JUNE Coffee Morning
SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES 20 JUNE Jumble Sale
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ST LEONARDS HOSPICE
At Haxby Memorial Hall from 10am - 1pm. Entrance is £2 per person, to include coffee and a scone. Stalls will include Books and CDs/DVDs, Cakes, Plants, Cards, Bric-a-Brac, etc. Games and a Raffle will also be available. Also, our Society Piper will be piping outside the hall during this event. All proceeds in aid of St Leonard’s Hospice.
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20 JUNE Midnight Walk
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RIVER FOSS SOCIETY 3 JUNE Morning - Foss Walk
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Afternoon - Private Visit to Newburgh Priory, Coxwold
Picnic in the grounds before House tour at 2.15 pm. Park on the Coxwold to Crayke road near the lake (GR5417630), ready to enter the grounds in convoy at 1pm, when the gates will be opened. Entry £5.50 for group of 20 or more, otherwise £6. Contact June Card before 26th May 01904 766196 junecard700@gmail.com
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WIGGINTON COMMUNITY FAIR 6 JUNE 2nd Annual Wigginton Community Fair and Craft Competition
10am to 3pm at St Nicholas Church, Back Lane, Wigginton. There will be local craft and small business stalls in the car park. Craft Competition in the main Church with classes adults, a needlework picture, a soft toy, flower arrangement in a jam jar, a knitted scarf and a victoria sponge. Classes for children include a birthday card, 3 decorated cup cakes and an A4 drawing of an animal (divided into age groups). Entries are 20p per class to be delivered to the Church on the day before 11am. Free entry to any group of children or young people who get their entries to us before
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vegetables, flowers, flower decoration, handicraft, produce, photography, childrens sections divided into 3-7 years and 8-15 years, and special classes to include longest runner bean, heaviest vegetable marrow and A congratulation card for a baby. Pick up a Show Schedule now in the Village Post Office, Library and local stores.
STRENSALL WITH TOWTHORPE VILLAGE SHOW 5 SEPTEMBER
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WHAT’S ON: Local events in York. ginton area. Local organisations include Explore Libraries and Archives volunteering, The RVS, Oaken Grove, Haxby Helpers, Hearing Dogs and more.
HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB 2 JUNE Meeting
22 & 23 JUNE Booksale at the Library
The Vicar of St. Mary’s Church, Haxby, Kathryn Jackson At Haxby Methodist Church Hall (opposite Haxby pond) at 10am for coffee before a prompt start at 10am. Membership costs only £15 per year and new members are always welcome. For details of PROBUS call Peter Stanhope on 01904 760467
Explore Haxby Library Learning Centre, Station Road, Haxby, YO32 3LT. Tel: 01904 552660, haxby@exploreyork.org.uk
HAXBY LIBRARY
At Explore Haxby Library. 10am- 1pm. An opportunity to find out about volunteering opportunities in the Haxby & Wig-
27 JUNE
10-12 noon and 1-4pm at 72 Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton, York, YO26 6LZ,. Hospice new goods , raffle, tombola, cakes, crafts, preserves and paperbacks. Entry £2.50 to include tea/coffee and strawberries and cream
HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET
5 JUNE. Volunteer Fair
OPEN DAY FOR ST LEONARD’S HOSPICE
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STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS 14 JUNE Choral Eucharist service at St Helen’s Church in Escrick.
9.30am. This service will feature parts of Schubert’s exciting ‘Mass in G’. Further details on our website: www.stamfordbridgesingers. co.uk
YORKSHIRE ARBORETUM 7 JUNE Hawk Walk
11am - 12.30pm. Enjoy a walk with a hawk following on above and flying to your fist, then meet fascinating falcons and owls who will fly to you from perches. An opportunity to interact with some amazing predators! £40 per person
13 - 26 JUNE Selina Thorp Exhibition
Selina’s oil pastel drawings of wildflowers, fungi, butterflies and bees are exhibited regularly at the Walker Galleries, Harrogate and The School House Gallery, Norfolk.
She’s also artist in residence at Burton Agnes Hall. A free, drop-in event.
14 JUNE Birds of Prey Display
11am - 3pm. A great chance to witness a spectacular falconry display by York Bird of Prey Centre, and learn all about these spectacular birds. A free, drop-in event.
28 JUNE Music Therapy Concert
3 - 6pm. A special concert held in aid of North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre in association with Ryedale Special Families. Enjoy live music from a variety of genres throughout the afternoon. A free, drop-in event. www.yorkshirearboretum.org
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WHAT’S ON: Local events in York. www.castlehowardtrailrace. org.uk for more information.
CASTLE HOWARD 9 JUNE Stable Courtyard Market
Browse a great range of gifts, including food items and locally made crafts at this month’s market. Free admission, open from 10am - 4pm
14 JUNE Castle Howard Trail Races The 8th annual run will once again be raising vital funds for Welburn Community Primary School. The trail races will start and finish on the majestic North Lawn, set between the house and the Great Lake.
19 JUNE Midsummer Monuments
Spend a summer’s evening exploring the Castle Howard landscape. Places must be pre booked.
20 JUNE Twin Peaks
Explore inside two of Castle Howard’s pyramids, which pierce the landscape. Places must be pre-booked.
25 - 28 JUNE Flower Festival
Floral displays will transform the house at Castle Howard’s four day flower festival.
www.castlehoward.co.uk Diane on York 761559 or visit dbbigband.co.uk Doors and bar open at 7.30pm.
WE ARE THEATRE 24 - 27 JUNE ‘Seussical’
7.30pm and a 2.30pm matinee on the 27th. At Joseph Rowntree Theatre. Tickets £13 and £11 from York Theatre Royal Box Office on 01904 623568 www.wearetheatre.co.uk
HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL 13 JUNE Summer Ball Dinner Dance At Haxby Memorial Hall. A great evening of food, the big band sound from DB Bigband, dancing and a good bar, and help raise funds for Haxby Memorial Hall’s Raise The Roof Appeal.Tickets are £25 each, but get them quick, as they sell out fast! Tickets available from 54 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
Please note - that The Fabulous Blazers event on 4th July has unfortunately been cancelled.
COFFEE MORNING & OPEN GARDEN 27 JUNE
At The Old Surgery, 18 The Village, Strensall. 10am - 4pm. Tickets £2.50 to include refreshments. Bookd, bric-a-brac, cakes, james etc for sale. Enjoy tea and coffee in the garden with home baked scone or cake.
Fundraising for Parkinsons UK.
‘FUNDRAISER’ COFFEE MORNING 30 MAY Raising money and awareness for the British
Heart Foundation.
At Poppleton Methodist Church Hall from 10am – 12pm in conjunction with Coffee on the Green. . People will be treated to cakes to buy, books to browse, games to guess and delicious refreshments to relax over. Just turn up and pay £1 entry.
HUNTINGTON PRIMARY ACADEMY ‘FORMERLY HUNTINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL’ 13 JUNE Summer Fair
11am til 2pm at North Moor Road, Huntington. Animals to see and hold with Animals intuition, Go Karts, Miniature Rail, Face painting, Bouncy Castles Raffle, tombola’s, lots of competitions & games, BBQ Plus lots more!
SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP 26 JUNE Meeting
7.30pm Village Hall. New light on the The Middleham Jewel - An insight into this fascinating jewel which was discovered on a bridle path in Middleham. Dr Kate Giles will giving an illuminating talk on the this beautiful pendant. Members £3. Visitors £5. Light refreshments provided.
WIGGINTON AND HAXBY WI 4 JUNE
NFWI Centenary AGM viewing at Galtres Centre, Easingwold
11 JUNE 1960’s - Young People & Substance Misuse - City of York Council Competition - An old fashioned remedy. Meeting at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall.
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20 JUNE Perform Explodes
Perform with Emma Bassett. A collaboration of striking dances, charismatic acting and sensational vocals.
JR THEATRE
24 - 27 JUNE Seussical
Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA www.jrtheatre.co.uk 6 JUNE Saturday Night at the Movies
Shepherd Group Brass Band All four of the Shepherd Group Brass Bands performing a selection of music from the movies. Something for everyone!
14 JUNE Razzamataz Summer Showcase
Razzamataz students showcase a variety of singing, dancing and drama
We Are Theatre. A lively musical for all ages – Horton hears cries from the Who’s who live on a planet on a speck of dust that lands on a clover. Can Horton convince the Jungle animals there really is a planet on the clover and save the Who’s and will the Cat in the Hat cause total chaos throughout the show as he encourages Jo Jo to use his imagination?! A fun show for all ages with the musical finale Green eggs and ham!
THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR BIRDS OF PREY 13 - 14 JUNE The Raptor Fair at the ICBP, Duncombe The Raptor Fair is a weekend event devoted to showcasing the very best of birds of prey and falconry in the UK and abroad. Duncombe Park is a fantastic setting for a very special event. Children are extremely welcome and will find lots of things to put a smile on their faces! For full and up to date information, please visit our websitehttp://www.icbp-duncombe.org/
Flaxton Village Nursery FOREST SCHOOL We aim to give your child the best possible start in life
REGISTERED FOR FULL DAY CARE
• Open 8am - 6pm. Birth - 5 years • OFSTED Inspected. • Funding available for 3 & 4 year olds • Extensive outdoor play areas & Forest School • Separate baby, toddler, pre-school rooms • Located in a small rural village just off A64 between York and Malton, 3 miles from Strensall • You may have to work in the city or on an industrial site but for the well-being of your child, a few extra miles means a cleaner environment. Call Mrs J Corner on 01904 468888 Daytime flaxtonnursery@tiscali.co.uk Draft Farm, Flaxton, York YO60 7QP If you are looking for a special nursery, please come and visit us!!
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WHAT’S ON: Local events in York. ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, HUNTINGTON RSPCA YORK BRANCH 14 JUNE ‘Mutt Strut’ Dog Walk
Registration will be at the branch at 10.30am (fee £5, all proceeds go to support the branch), then we’ll set off at 11am for a good 2 hour walk, returning to the branch for some well earned tea and biscuits at around 1pm. There will also be a limited number of dogs from the home available if you’re a registered dog walker.
RSPCA York Animal Home Landing Lane, York, YO26 4RH. Telephone 01904 654949. Website www.rspcayorkhome.org.uk
MALTON SHOW 5 JULY
The Malton Show now enters its 129th year and we are pleased to have with us all the agricultural attractions, farm exhibits and class entries that form the backbone of the show, as well as a few other things to appeal to everyone. Held as usual in Scampston Park, Malton, North Yorkshire.
TRACK 29 LADIES CHOIR 20 JUNE Summer Concert
7.30pm at Clifton Moor Church and Community Centre. Tickets £7 inc refreshments and donation to St Leonards Hospice, available on the door and from Polly 01904 424902 Denise 01904 639126 56 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
6 JUNE ‘In the Father’s Hand Summer Party’
2-4pm at St Andrew’s Church Huntington Road, York, YO32 9PX. Suitable for people with learning disabilities or complex needs - but everyone is welcome! For more information contact 07788 123538 or visit our website: www. ifhyork.org.uk
NELLIVISION
10am-4pm Come and learn how to use traditional Austrian scythes or how to improve your technique. Scything is the green and fun way to mow grass, nettles, brambles and young self-seeded saplings. All equipment will be provided but it’s also a chance to buy some. Entry: £50/£40 unwaged & members. Booking essential on 01904 411821 or via the website. St Nicks Environment Centre Rawdon Avenue, York YO10 3ST. Telephone 01904 411821 www.stnicks.org.uk
5 JUNE
The Theory of Everything (12) 7:30pm. At The Folk Hall New Earswick. Tel: 01904 769621. Tickets: Adult £4.00 Child £2.00 Family £8.00* *(15 and under - all children must be accompanied by an adult) **(Family Ticket – 2 Adults + 2 Children or 1 Adult+ 3 Children) On Sale NOW from the Folk Hall Monday – Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm & on night or online at www. theoryofeverythingnellivision. eventbrite.co.uk
ST NICK’S FIELDS 13 JUNE Give or Take Day
1-4pm Join the annual ‘reuse fest’ with lots of activities for all ages and in all weathers, including great food rescued by yourcafe. You can bring any non-hazardous and non-electrical items you don’t need any more and maybe find something you do, or just come for a browse. Items will be accepted until 3:30pm. Entry: free/ Pay As You Feel
20 JUNE Scything for All workshop
BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS 8 & 22 JUNE Wigginton Recreation Centre
1.30pm - 4pm and 5-7pm.
POPPLETON COMMUNITY RAILWAY NURSERY 6, 13, 20, 27 JUNE Plant Sales
The nursery will be open every Saturday morning from 9.30am until 1pm. Poppleton Community Railway Nursery is the last surviving railway nursery in the country which has its own two foot narrow gauge railway and many original buildings which are currently being restored. It provides a place to volunteer for people in the community, and those recovering from mental and physical health issues to work in a calm and friendly atmosphere, working on restoration projects and
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Please come and give your support to the nursery.For more information please visit www. poppletonrailwaynursery.co.uk
10 miles from Flamborough Lighthouse
10 miles from Grassington VC CP
YORK RAMBLERS 2 JUNE
FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB 15 JUNE
Summer Visit. Cawood, Nr Selby, YO8 3UG. A flower arranger’s garden, designed and built by the owners. Interesting trees, shrubs, herbaceous borders and grasses. Winding paths to a veg garden, summerhouse and colourful terrace. Cost £5pp. Leave from the Village Hall at 6:30 pm prompt. Any queries to Terry Millett (01904 491290)
STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WI 16 JUNE Talk by Dulcie Lewis
‘Not Just Yorkshire Pudding’. Competition - A Yorkshire Recipe. Held in Strensall Village Hall at 7.15pm.
STRENSALL CARNIVAL 20 JUNE
Strensall Village Hall 12-5pm. A grand Yorkshire day out at Strensall community carnival, 2015. A fun filled day out for all the family. There will be a jam packed entertainment program with activities suitable for all ages. To include, local bands, marching band, cadet drill display, donkey rides, circus skills with Professor Fiddlesticks,
8 miles from Hovingham Village Hall CP.
3 JUNE
10 miles from Kettlewell CP 11 miles from Newgate Bank Top CP 7 miles from Fairburn Ings CP
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10 miles from Husthwaite Church 7 miles from Riccall Church
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10.25am Public Transport walk 11 miles Henley to Berry Brow. 9.15am TPE from York to Huddersfield, 10.13 Northern to Honley
16 JUNE
8 miles from Hole of Horcum (Saltergate CP)
Trash Bang Man, Magic Hatter magic show and lots more. For further information or a program please contact strensallcc@outlook.com
HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A 19 JUNE Meeting
2pm at Wigginton Recreational Hall. Country & Western Music with Whiskey Duo. For more details: dorothy. croft@gmail.com
7 miles from Easingwold, Galtes Centre CP
23 JUNE
8 miles from Thornton le Dale
24 JUNE
10 miles from Cropton PO 7 miles from Bishop Monkton, street behind church
27 JUNE
9.45 Public Transport walk Pickering to Thornton le Dale. 8.17am 840 Coastliner from o/s York Rail Stn to Pickering
30 JUNE
8 miles from Bishop Wilton Recreation Ground CP Full details can be found on our website yorkramblers.org.uk or on eastyorkshireramblers. org.uk
CHARITY COFFEE MORNING 16 JUNE
All proceeds to Cancer Research UK. 9.30-12pm at Doggy Doos Salon at Shires Bridge Mill Business Park, York Road, Easingwold. Tel: 07917 725250 for more details. All donations are gratefully received (cake, cupcakes or biscuits or a monetary donation “every little will help”).
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WHAT’S ON: Local events in York. STRENSALL’S 2ND SCARECROW FESTIVAL Scarecrow entries need to be submitted by 26 June. Free to enter your scarecrow. Pick up an entry form from Hurst Hall Community Centre, Border Road, Strensall and return by 26 June. 12 & 13 SEPTEMBER
Trail sheets will be on sale from Hurst Hall Community Centre in Strensall 10-4pm both days. Money raised will be split between ‘The Military Wives Choir, York’ (a registered charity offering valuable welfare support
to the ladies of the military community and Hurst Hall Community Centre.
STRENSALL LIBRARY EVERY THURSDAY Lego Club for under fives Free drop in session 11am -12pm
EVERY THURSDAY Alphabet & Number Club
Free drop in session for pre-school children. 3.30-4pm
EVERY FRIDAY Minecraft Club
Free drop in fun session for 5-11 year olds. 3.30 – 4.30pm (bring your own device)
23 JUNE Arts and Health Conference at Helmsley Arts Centre
NORTH YORKSHIRE MUSIC THERAPY CENTRE
Share your thoughts and be inspired by presentations from arts therapists and researchers. 10.30 – 4.30pm. Tickets £18 for half day, £30 for full day. Tea and coffee provided, lunch not included. Box Office: 01439 771700 or book online at www. helmsleyarts.co.uk
MUSICAL MILESTONES A local charity celebrates 25 years during Music Therapy Week 22 – 28 June. Exhibitions/workshops to be held at York Explore Library and York Hospital.
25 JUNE Women in Harmony
22 JUNE Musical Soirée
Come and play – open rehearsal suitable for players of all abilities. www.allseasonsorchestra.org.uk
Join us in Helmsley Arts Centre for drinks, nibbles and beautiful music from Quartetto D’Amore and The Field Quartet. 7.30pm. Tickets £10 to include a glass of wine. Box Office: 01439 771700 or book online at www.helmsleyarts. co.uk 58 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
Open rehearsal and coffee. Singers of all abilities welcome. 10.30 – 12.00, Sand Hutton and Claxton Village Hall.
25 JUNE All Seasons Orchestra
26 JUNE A Tudor Revel with the York Waits and Deborah Catterall
7.30pm at St Olave’s Church, Marygate, York. Tickets £12, £10 and students £5, available from the National Centre for
EVERY MONDAY New Scrabble Club
Free drop in session. 2pm – 3pm (bring your own Scrabble)
EVERY TUESDAY New Knitting Club
Free drop in session. 2pm – 3pm
22 JUNE Strensall Library Friends Group – resident meeting invitation to pursue setting up a library Friends Group here 7pm in the Library
4 JULY Table Top Sale
£7.50 per pre-booked pitch 2pm – 4.30pm Early Music 01904 658338 or www.ncem.co.uk
26 JUNE Pop up pub and open mic night 6.30pm start in Sand Hutton and Claxton Village Hall. www.claxton-sandhutton.org. uk/community/village-hall/
28 JUNE Young Performers’ Piano Concert
3pm, All Saints Church Hall, Sherburn in Elmet. Admission by programme, £4 (children £1, seniors £2)
28 JUNE Picnic with Music
3 – 6pm, Yorkshire Arboretum on the Castle Howard Estate. Come and enjoy great music, performers include Slingsby CP School Choir. See www. yorkshirearboretum.org
For more details on these events and to find out more about Music Therapy see www.music-therapy.org. uk and www.bamt.org
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YORK CEMETERY 14 JUNE Garden Walk & Honey Bee Talk 2pm. Enjoy a tour of the cemetery gardens with Clive Dawson then find out about bees with Beekeeper Tom Robinson.
27 JUNE Living History
11.30am & 1.30pm. Meet at the gatehouse. Two performances based on lives of people buried
in the cemetery, by Fulford School Year 10 Drama Pupils.
28 JUNE A Cemetery Stroll (‘Modern’ Section) 2pm. Discover interesting monuments and characters buried. With walk leader Roger Daniel. Friends of York Cemetery, The Cemetery Gatehouse, Cemetery Road, York, YO10 5AJ. Tel 01904 610578. www. yorkcemetery.org.uk
Juniors and adults welcome. Rackets provided. www.heworthtennisclub.co.uk
5 JULY
Open Sundays, East Parade 2-4pm Come and have a go, whether beginner, rusty racket or experienced player Juniors and adults welcome. Rackets provided. www.heworthtennisclub.co.uk
LUXURY TRAVEL EVENING
HEWORTH TENNIS CLUB
25 JUNE
At Wigginton Squash Club and organised by Conexo Travel in haxby. Event is free but admission is by ticket only. Please call 01904 767511 or email info@conexo.co.uk for more details. See page 39.
7 JUNE
Open Sundays, East Parade 2-4pm Come and have a go, whether beginner, rusty racket or experienced player.
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BOOK LAUNCH
Time for Coppernob 20th June 2015 5pm-7pm Oaken Grove Community Centre
D
enny Mallows would like to invite all those who remember her as a teacher at Oaken Grove School to the launch of her book ‘Time for Coppernob’. If Denny taught you or your children or if your mum or your dad was in Mrs Mallows class we would love you to join us. If you remember Mrs Mallows but were in another class you are welcome. All the staff; dinner ladies, cleaners, caretaker not forgetting the office staff, other teachers and assistants at Oaken Grove are most welcome. If you just remember Denny and would like to come you are welcome too!
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by Denny Mallows Whilst at Oaken Grove Denny took her class to the National Railway Museum and following the visit wrote a fictional story for the class about their favourite engine ‘Old Coppernob’. Two children are hurled back in time in their quest to solve present day problems with the old Cumbrian steam engine. Their adventures follow the real story of old Coppernob. Face the DANGERS. Live the ADVENTURES, Solve the MYSTERIES Time for Coppernob is a book for children aged 8+ and adults of any age. Published by the charity the Cumbrian Railways Association with 34 beautiful watercolour illustrations by Philip Bannister. ISBN 978-0-9570387-4-5. Price £7.95 All proceeds to the charity. Buy at the event and Denny will sign or dedicate your copy. You can also buy from: www.cumbrianrailways.org.uk email sales@cumbrianrailways.org.uk Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 9th June
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CONDITIONS AFFECTING RABBITS by Celia Carr RVN at Station House Vets
Now the weather is getting sunny It’s important to take care of your bunny Vaccinate for Myxo and VHD Treat for Fly Strike, Cheyletiella and Fleas. Myxo makes the rabbit unwell They grow lumps and the genitals swell Pus forms in the nose and the eyes Within two weeks the rabbit will die. It’s spread by contact with wild rabbits Or infected Bunny’s that co-habit Bites from Mosquitoes, Mites and Fleas Aid transmission of this nasty disease. No appetite, fever and lethargy Are signs of Viral Haemorrhagic Disease Bleeding from the mouth, rectum and nose Will lead bunny to curl up his toes. From five weeks they can have an injection Which provides them one years protection Treat rabbits for Biting Insects and Fleas Visit the Vets for MYXO-RHD. Cheyletiella, a mite, looks like fluff We know it as ‘walking dandruff’ It’s hard to stop it from spreading As it’s passed between animals and bedding. They cause red skin, hair loss and scabs It’s diagnosed by tape strips in labs As Cheyletiella can be host to disease Use a spot on for Mites and for Fleas. A nasty condition I really dislike Goes by the name of Blow Fly Strike Flies lay their eggs on the rabbits The next day they are covered in maggots.
Flies are attracted to faeces In warm weather this attraction increases Old, overweight or unclean rabbits Are the perfect host for flies to inhabit. The maggots hatch and begin to eat Shock sets in quickly and its hard to treat The rabbit may appear to be sleepy Have skin seizures and sores that are weepy. ‘Rear guard’ provides 10 weeks protection From maggots and Veterinary attention Keep hutches and rabbits clean and dry And use a screen to help repel flies.
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MAJOR REFURBISHMENT WELL UNDER WAY Building work at York Cats Protection Adoption Centre on Huntington Rd. is well under way - as this ‘before’ and ‘after’ picture clearly shows. The Centre, that is undergoing a major refurbishment project, is temporarily closed whilst a new facility is built to provide safe new homes for the unwanted cats and kittens of York and the surrounding area. The old wooden sheds that made up the old Centre have been removed, the concrete bases have been lifted in preparation for the next phase of the project. Once drains and new foundations have been laid new buildings for staff and visitors will be built, alongside a new amenity block for the all important cat care activities. The Centre is also having new cat pens installed and the charity is taking the opportunity to 64 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
repair and improve some of their older cat pens and also to enhance the layout of the site. Deputy Centre Manager, Helen Curry, says “We hope that the new look Centre will be up and running by mid Summer and will provide an even better experience for the cats in our care and for members of the public who come to visit us.” Helen continues, “We have found homes for over 5000 cats since the Adoption Centre first opened in late 2001, with these important improvements and essential repairs taking place we will be able to help the next 5000 needy cats and kittens”. Although York Cats Protection is currently closed members of the public can still contact them for cat advice on 01904 760356 or email york@cats.org.uk As a registered charity, all of Cats Protection’s funding comes from the generosity of the cat loving public. If anyone wishes to support the build they can via York CP’s Just Giving webpage: justgiving.com/ yorkcatsprotection Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 9th June
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The common adder is mostly found in rough, open countryside and woodland, and although it is the only venomous snake native to Britain, is not aggressive by nature and will only bite if it is threatened or cornered. They prefer to move on if given the chance to do so. On warm days the adders will bask in the sun on tracks and paths, but disappear into the grass when they feel the vibrations of footsteps. However, due to their inquisitive nature dogs can sometimes disturb adders whilst exploring which is why we start to see bites to the face or paws at this time of year. Most adder encounters occur between March and October. To prevent your dog encountering an adder, keep them to paths and under control (preferably on a lead) in areas where adders are likely to be (North York Moors, Allerthorpe, Strensall Common) If you know or suspect your pet has been bitten by an adder try not to panic. Contact your vet promptly for treatment. Do not attempt first aid measures
Marshmallow and Mayo came to the York Animal Home when their owner could no longer care for them. Their mother died when they were only 4 weeks old, but they have grown up well and now need someone to love them both and give them the attention they deserve. Dandelion and Thistle came to the animal home because their previous owners moved house and were not able to take
such as trying to suck out the venom or applying a tourniquet as this may cause further harm. Try to keep your dog calm and if possible carry rather than let him walk as this will help slow the spread of venom around the body. It is likely that your pet will be admitted for an intravenous drip containing anti-venom and pain relief. If he has reacted particularly badly to the bite he will be hospitalised overnight to be monitored and kept comfortable. Once the vet is happy that your pet is recovering well he will be sent home and usually reexamined a few days later to ensure the swelling has gone and the surrounding tissue is healthy. Bites from adders are rarely fatal and most dogs will make a full recovery.
them. Thistle loves to be nosey and likes to help out when their cage is being cleaned. Dandelion loves nothing more than to eat and laze about, hence looking a little bit chubby. They would love a big garden to run and play in.
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whole event is being organised to provide funding for the improvement of facilities for the sports clubs, and to help maintain the club building. So, why not recreate a little of the Glastonbury spirit in our neck of the woods? Pickering Town Football Club, Mill Lane, Pickering North Yorks. YO18 7DB. Doors open at 12 and the music starts at 1pm.
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The Boys Are (definitely) Back In Town with Limehouse Lizzy. Who can’t join in, at least on the chorus, to these anthemic lyrics? A hard-working tribute band presenting the greatest hits of rock legends, Thin Lizzy. Brace yourself for a thundering performance and some pyrotechnic displays! HUGE call themselves the ultimate party band and play everything from disco to reggae, rock to soul and jazz. They are York based and have a 4 piece brass section in the band providing the power and drive to every live performance. Add into the mix alternative rock group Glass Caves and this festival promises to be a special one. And not forgetting, Pickering’s very own local band Chu Ma Shu who are set to kick start the event. Minster FM will compere the event and there will be loads of great food and drink available. The event will be hosted by a team of volunteers from the club, supported by AMS Events, and this 66 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
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They can cause leaf yellowing or other brightly coloured discolouration, puckering, poor growth and stunting. The plant sap on which the aphids feed has an extremely high sugar content and as the aphids cannot digest it all, their excreta is very sticky and sugary. This is called ‘honeydew’ and you may have noticed it beneath aphid-infested plants. Honeydew attracts harmless but unattractive black ‘sooty moulds’. On roses there are several species of aphid which may attack, forming dense colonies on shoot tips, new leaf growth and flower buds. These are mostly green, pinkish or yellowish in colour and up to 3mm long. If vegetables are more your thing then you may see the black bean aphid as it forms dense colonies especially at the shoot tips and beneath the leaves of broad beans in the spring. Pinching out the shoot tips on beans often solves the problem. The woolly aphid attacks apple trees and is also seen on ornamental Malus such as crab apples, pyracantha and cotoneaster. Colonies of the aphid covered with white, waxy, fluffy fibres develop on the bark, especially near pruning cuts on older stems, or on younger stems where they also cause swellings on the stem. Encourage naturally occurring predators such as blue tits, ladybirds, hoverflies and lacewings. In some situations it is also worth introducing biological controls which work especially well in an enclosed area such as a greenhouse or conservatory. Aphid predators such as the larva of the midge Aphidoletes and even ladybirds, can all be purchased, as can the tiny parasitic wasp Aphidius. Ladybirds are perfect for using on aphid outbreaks anywhere in the garden from pots and borders to hanging baskets. The great thing with these is that, once established they will start to breed and add to the natural ladybird population. There are a number of different chemicals (including 70 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
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ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES CLAXTON & SAND HUTTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Contact Rachel: 07970 956022. CRAFT AND CHAT GROUP Contact: 01904 762255. CUPPA IN THE LOUNGE Every Tuesday 2-4pm. Free. Contact 01904 626786 EWENIQUE MACHINE KNITTING CLUB Contact 01904 399697. FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB Meetings at Flaxton Village Hall and commence at 7.30 pm jands.chambers@zen. co.uk. FNT 50+ and looking for a better social life? Come along and make new friends, have fun, and enjoy a varied range of activities. We meet 1st and 3rd Fridays at RI Social Club, Queen Street, York, 8.30pm. wwwfntyork.org; for a sample programme fnt@gmail.com HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB Contact paulinewatkins@ hotmail.co.uk or visit our website www. haxbyandwigginton flowerclub.com HAXBY & WIGGINTON GARDENING CLUB Re-commence the second Sunday for Oct, Nov, Dec 2015. Meet in St. Mary’s Church Hall at 2.30pm.For further details contact Ginny Mason, 01904 768516 HAXBY & WIGGINTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Contact Clare: 079800 26690. HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB Peter Stanhope on 01904 760467 HUNTINGTON PETANQUE CLUB Call Dennis Woodcock on (01904) 762698 or Sheila on (01904) 768849. HUNTINGTON BRIDGE CLUB Contact Marianne: 01904 761892. HUNTINGTON OVER SIXTIES CLUB Contact Sonia: 01904 632782. NEW EARSWICK BRIDGE CLUB Contact: 01904 760639. NEW EARSWICK CAMERA CLUB Meets every Thursday evening 7:30 - 9:30pm between September and April at The Friends Meeting House, New Earswick. 74 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
New members always welcome. For further information contact, newearswick.cc@btinternet. com or martinstubbsyork@ hotmail.com NEW EARSWICK SWIMMING CLUB Contact: 01904 768163 or visit www.newearswicksc. co.uk. or ring Coaching enquiries: 01904 765397 or email memberships@ newearswicksc.co.uk. NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY GROUP Contact Bryan: 01904 764648 or email: www. yorkareagroup.co.uk. SHERIFF HUTTON ANGLERS Vacancies for New Members The angling club has vacancies for new members for 2015/2016. For further details contact either of the following, Mr M Kirby (Secretary) Tel no 01904 415932 or Mr P Wileman (Treasurer) Tel no 07983 300068 www.shanglers. wordpress.com SILVER SONG BOX Contact Thea Jacob on 01904 634390 STRENSALL ST MARY’S ART GROUP Telephone 01904 492217 or 01904 490079 STRENSALL BRIDGE CLUB Strensall Village Hall, Thursday at 7pm For non-serious bridge. Contact John: 01904 769618. STRENSALL CAKE CLUB Meets third Wednesday of every month. 7-9.30pm at Durlston Drive Community Centre, off Barley Rise, Strensall, York, YO32 5AT Membership for the year is £25. Door fees for members £2. Door fees for guests £5.95 STRENSALL DINING GROUP Contact: 01904 490987. STRENSALL READING GROUP Contact Sarah: 01904 490876 or Pam: 01904 764518. STRENSALL STRIDERS Meet every Wed at the Ship Inn in Strensall at 6.15pm. Facebook or Email strensallstriders@outlook. com. YORK & DISTRICT SPINNERS, WEAVERS & DYERS Contact: 01904 794795 or 07598 929912 YORK AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Meets each Thursday at 8pm at the Bishopthorpe Social Club in Bishopthorpe. YORK BONSAI SOCIETY. Contact: Andy 01757 268145. YORK CAVING CLUB Contact: 07747 063181 or visit www.yorkcavingclub. org.uk or email: info@ yorkcavingclub.org.uk. YORK FLOWER CLUB Why not come as a guest, we meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 2pm in St Chad Church Hall. You will enjoy demonstrations, workshops etc. Everyone is welcome. Ring 01904 744819 for further details or just come along. YORK GARRISON WAR GAMING CLUB Contact Lee on 07990 544365 or www.yorkgarrison. co.uk YORK LADIES CIRCLE See our website www. ladiescircle.co.uk/York. We are also on Facebook & Twitter YORK MODEL BOAT CLUB Contact Ray 01904 702480 Contact Steve: 01904 424155 or www.yorkmodelboatclub. co.uk YORK PHILATELIC SOCIETY Contact Richard Billinge: 01904 411455 or richard. billinge@btinternet.com or Tony: 01904 411378 or aew6@ york.ac.uk or Trevor: 01904 764140 or trevorcollins834@ btinternet.com. YORKSHIRE MINIATURISTS ASSOCIATION Contact Ann: 01757 288974 or Elizabeth: 01904 795361. YOUTH CLUBS AT OAKEN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE 01904 769176. info@oakengrove.org.uk YORK JAPAN SOCIETY Are you interested in Japan? Are you Japanese or do you speak Japanese? The York Japan Society holds monthly meetings to promote intercultural understanding and language exhange. For details: email yjs@mhmtranslation.co.uk or find us on Facebook. YORK RI SPEAKERS CLUB We offer coaching/guidance/ support in Public Speaking/ Presentations. Contact Peter Jensen at yorkshirecomic@ gmail.com
YORK SCRIBES York Scribes encourages enthusiasts and practitioners of calligraphy to increase their understanding, knowledge and skills. Contact Judith England (j.england.bunter@ gmail.com).
ADVICE & SUPPORT AGE UK YORK Contact: 01904 627995or visit www.ageukyork.org.uk. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SOCIETY Contact 01904 567701 or email yorkservices@ alzheimers.org.uk or visit www.alzheimers.org.uk. IT Centre, York Science Park, Innovation Way, York YO10 5NP. SAVE A BABY’S LIFE Workshops Held throughout the City. Contact Tel. 01904767452 BREATHE EASY YORK Contact Sue: 01904 410 003 or visit www.breatheeasyyork. co.uk. CANCER CARE CENTRE The Centre is open Mon to Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm. Contact: 01904 721166. CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAU Free and confidential advice. Contact: 0844 826 9705 or visit www.yorkcab.org.uk. EBOR LIFESAVING CLUB Learn lifesaving skills with qualified RLSS trainers. Contact the secretary on eborlsc@hotmail.co.uk or Tel. 01904 767452 HALVES Would you like an opportunity to meet with others who share the loss of their other half? We meet on the first Saturday each month at noon over a light lunch and a hot drink, for about 90 minutes at The Ark/ Trinity Methodist Church on Monkgate, York. YO31 7PB. Come along and make new friends in an atmosphere where you are accepted and understood. For more information ring 01904 345870 or email info@ arkchurch.co.uk MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY YORK BRANCH Contact: 01904 758577 or visit www2.mssociety.org. uk/York MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP Contact Lesley Ogle for more information 01347 822919 or lesleyandderekogle@hotmail. com
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YORK • JUNE 2015 • ISSUE 113 OAKEN GROVE SURFERS Contact: 01904 769176. OLDER CITIZENS ADVOCACY YORK – OCAY Contact: 01904 676200 or e-mail ocay@btconnect.com. PARKINSONS UK Contact Jayne, Information& Support Officer: 0844 225 36 32 or Kate: 01904 758355. REFLECT Pregnancy choice and pregnancy loss support. Gateway centre, Acomb, Contact: 01904 676710 or visit www.reflectyork.co.uk SAMARITANS OF YORK & DISTRICT 89 Nunnery Lane, York YO23 1AH. Contact: 01904 655888 or 08457 90 90 90 or visit www. samaritans.org.uk. SHOPMOBILITY IN YORK Second floor of Piccadilly Multistorey Car Park in York Centre. Contact: 01904 679222. THE ENCEPHALITIS SOCIETY 32 Castlegate, Malton, YO17 7DT. Admin Line: 01653 692583. Support Line 01653 699599. Email: mail@ encephalitis.info. or visit www. encephalitis.info YORK AND DISTRICT PAIN MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Contact Gordon: 01904 491141 or Jill: 01904 708490 or visit www.ypmsg.co.uk. YORK CORONARY SUPPORT GROUP TRUST For more information please visit www.ycsgt.org.uk YORVIK GATEWAY CLUB. Contact 07593 380973 or visit www.yorkvikgatewayclub. co.uk YORK RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP (YORKRA) Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York. Contact: 01904 642227.
ANIMALS & WILDLIFE HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE Contact: 01844 348100 or email info@hearingdogs.org. uk or visit www.hearingdogs. org.uk. ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS - YORK LOCAL GROUP Contact: 01904 794865 or visit www.yorkrspb.org.uk. YORKSHIRE MAMMAL GROUP www.yorkshiremammalgroup. org.uk or join our Facebook page for updates
ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS FIELDS York Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, York, YO10 3ST. Contact: 01904 411821. HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITION Contact: 01904 760659. RIVER FOSS SOCIETY. Contact the Secretary: 01904 760871 or visit www.riverfosssociety.co.uk.
FUNDRAISING BRITISH RED CROSS
Contact Linda: 01904 692550 or Helen: 01904 693027. FRIENDS OF YORK HOSPITALS. Contact Friends Office: 01904 726762 or email friendsofyorkhospital@york. nhs.uk. MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP Contact Ron on 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or email ron.middlemass@ o2.co.uk. RNLI GALTRES FOREST BRANCH Please contact Sue Lowe on 01904 491133 or antheahirst99@yahoo.com HISTORY CITY OF YORK AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
Contact Mike: 01904 767013 or visit www.yorkfamilyhistory. org.uk. HAXBY & WIGGINTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Contact Ian: 01904 768516. STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Meet in Strensall Village Hall on the last Wednesday of the month at 7pm. SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP Contact Meg 01347 878 136 or meg.ashbridge@hotmail. co.uk if you require further information. YORK LIBRARIES Contact: 01904 552660.
MUSIC & THEATRE CITY OF YORK PIPE BAND Contact Laura, Pipe Major: 01904 763243 or John: 01423 879519. FRIENDS OF YORK THEATRE ROYAL. Contact Membership Secretary/York Theatre Royal, St Leonards Place, York YO1 7HD or visit friends@ yorktheatreroyal.co.uk.
GENERATION GROOVE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND in Haxby. Contact Martin Leach 07790 566492 or visit www.generationgroove.org.uk HAXBY SINGERS. Contact Bob or Edna on 01904 769136 HEWORTH LADIES CHOIR Please contact 01904 491913 or 01904 270342 for details or email johnallman189@ btinternet.com IN-2-ACTING Contact 01904 769176 or admin@oakengrove.org.uk STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS Please email: info@ stamfordbridgesingers. co.uk or visit www. stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk THE MONDAY PLAYERS, ESCRICK A local amateur theatre group based in Escrick. We are on Facebook and Twitter. www. mondayplayers.com THE SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BAND Ring Charles: 07802 190250. YORK CONCERT BAND . Contact the Secretary, Jill: 01904 629065. YORK FAMILY CHOIR A brand new singing group for the whole community. For details visit www. singingcommunities.co.uk YORK LIGHT ORCHESTRA Contact the secretary: 01904 870759 or visit www.ylo. org.uk.
PLAYGROUPS EARWIGS, NEW EARSWICK Centre information champion, on 01904 552646. HAXBY PLAYGROUPS Contact: 01904 768966 or email manager@ haxbyplaygroups.org.uk or visit www.haxbyplaygroups. org.uk LITTLE FISHES Hurst Hall, Strensall. 9.30 11am. Contact 490683 for more information THE WONDER YEARS Contact: 01904 758717 HUNTINGTON PRESCHOOL & TODDLERS Contact Lynne: 01904 765017 or email enquiries@ huntingtonpreschool.org.uk. MARYGATE PRESCHOOL at Clifton Methodist Church, Clifton, York. T: 07922 538027. marygatepreschoolyork@ yahoo.com
marygatepreschoolyork.co.uk ORCHARD PARK PRE-SCHOOL Contact Sandra: 07407 700315 or 01904 626361. POPPLETON UNDER FIVES For more info visit www. poppletonunderfives.org.uk or call 07530 342716 SHERIFF HUTTON PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP www.sheriff-hutton-playgroup. org or telephone 07717 799646. SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP. Contact Margaret 01347 878314. SHIPTON PRE-SCHOOL & TODDLERS. Contact: 07546 571089. SINNINGTON PRE SCHOOL Contact Kerry or Suzanne: 07799727656. STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP Contact Fiona: 07746 806426. STRENSALL TINY STEPS TODDLER GROUP Contact 01904 442826 STRENSALL STEPPING STONES PRE-SCHOOL Contact Vicki on 01904 442826 TREASURE CHEST Contact: www.treasurechest. org.uk or helpline:support@ treasurechest.org. YORK FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE Contact: 01904 554628 or text ‘info’ to 07624 802244.
SCOUTS & GUIDES DUNNINGTON SCOUTS, CUBS & BEAVERS Contact Group Scout Leader, Brian Prince: 01904 489364/07552 353571 or bjprince56@yahoo.co.uk DUNNINGTON RAINBOWS & BROWNIES Contact Karen Prince 01904 489364. 2ND HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCOUT GROUP Contact Linda Parkinson: 01904 769167. HAXBY MOOR DISTRICT GIRL GUIDING To register visit www. girlguiding.org.uk/ interested. Contact District Commissioner: Emma Uttley 01904 760258 1ST HEWORTH SCOUT GROUP Contact Matthew on 07974901386 or visit www.1st-heworth.org.uk for more info.
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29TH YORK (HUNTINGTON ALL SAINTS) RAINBOWS Contact Stephanie Easton: 07875 541520 LORD MAYORS OWN SCOUT GROUP Contact Dave Petty (01904) 761206. www. lordmayorsown.btck.co.uk CHRISTCHURCH SCOUT GROUP (STOCKTON LANE) Simon Errington Tel: 01904-430651 STOCKTON ON THE FOREST SCOUT GROUP Contact Kath Shapcott: 01904 421096. AIR CADETS, EASINGWOLD Contact: 2487@aircadets.org
SOCIETIES HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB Contact Mike: 01904 769507. HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A Contact Dorothy on 01904 767392 STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Contact the Secretary, Dorothea Scarlett on 01904 761198 WHITE ROSE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION For more information and an application form please contact our membership secretary Peter West at 5, The Paddock, Melmerby, Ripon HG4 5HW Tel: 01765 640409 email: peterwest33@yahoo.co.uk. WIGGINTON & HAXBY OVER SIXTIES Contact Margaret, Secretary: 01904 760625 WIGGINTON & HAXBY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Contact Angela Bailey, 01904 763229
VILLAGE HALL HIRE FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY VILLAGE HALL Contact Fiona: 01904 468773. HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL Contact www. haxbymemorialhall.org or ring the caretaker: 01904 764358. HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL Contact the Caretaker: 01904 760044. OAKEN GROVE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE Contact Catherine or Ellie: 01904 769176. ORCHARD PARK RECREATION & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION www.orchardpark.org.uk e-mail: info@orchardpark. 76 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
org.uk Bookings tel: 07759 126680 POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL www.poppletonroadhall. org.uk. Please contact the Booking Secretary on 786008 SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON VILLAGE HALL Contact: 01904 468001 SHERIFF HUTTON VILLAGE HALL Call Steph on 07913 409 689 or email villagehall@ sheriffhutton.co.uk SHIPTON COMMUNITY CENTRE www.facebook.com/ ShiptonByBeningbrough or Call 01904 470586. STOCKTON-ON-THE-FOREST VILLAGE HALL Contact: 01904 400409. THE BOARD SCHOOL HUNTINGTON MEETING CENTRE Meeting Rooms available Contact 01904 760246 or 760044 or maureen@ huntingtoncentre.plus.com THE OLD SCHOOL, WIGGINTON. Contact John and Wendy Jeffery 01904 760764 or email: clerk@ wiggintonparishcouncil.org.uk.
WALKING GROUPS 2ND SUNDAY RAMBLING CLUB Contact Helen: 01904 782891 or Hazel: 01904 760897. WIGBY WALKERS Contact Dorothy 01904 767392 YORK RAMBLERS www.yorkramblers.org.uk or on eastyorkshireramblers. org.uk
SPORTS CLUBS CAPOEIRA IN YORK Email or phoneJohn Jobling on john@ciyc.org.uk or 07962963406 HAXBY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Contact Ian: 07909 991541or www.haxbykarate.co.uk or info@haxbykarate.co.uk. HAXBY TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Contact Neil: 01904 761908. HEWORTH TENNIS CLUB www.heworthtennisclub. co.uk or email info@ heworthtennisclub.co.uk HUNTINGTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Contact Karl: 07896 674299 or gafbr@rocketmail.com. Contact Jason: 07714471271
HUNTINGTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB PETANQUE CLUB We are a small Petanque (boules) club that plays at Huntington Sports & Social Club, North Lane, Huntington every Thursday evening from 18.30. Come and learn a new fun sport in a relaxed environment. Playing is free but if you decide you like it and would like to join there is a small annual subscription to the Sports & Social Club which has a bar! No special clothing or equipment is needed to get started. Call Dennis on 762698 or Sheila on 768849 or just ask for directions in the bar! NEW EARSWICK CRICKET CLUB Contact Paul: 07533655470 or paul.stimpson3@btinternet. com or Matt: 07885282937 or matty_noble@hotmail. co.uk HAXBY NETBALL CLUB Club secretary Hannah on 07811 428 731 HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB Contact Club’s secretary Pam: 07547 095 603 or junior section, Audrey Smith: 01904 761641. NEW EARSWICK TENNIS CLUB Contact Joanne: 07835 948593 HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB Please contact Audrey Smith 01904 761641 / 07936 746 439 / 07547 095 603 PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUB Contact Ruth: 07886926420 POPPLETON BADMINTON CLUB Contact Caroline Steel on 01904 787191 or carosteel@hotmail.co.uk” SANDBURN HALL BADMINTON CLUB. Contact Stephen: 01904 490440.
Email: jilljohnson878@yahoo. co.uk or Roy Thompson 01347878644 email: thompsonroy5@gmail.com STRENSALL COMMUNITY YOUTH AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION Contact: 07951 920308 or strensallsa@tesco.net. STRENSALL FOOTBALL CLUB. Contact Clare Inkster on 07932 392231 STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUB Contact Annette, Secretary: 01904 492807 STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS Contact Jackie: 01904 492993. STRENSALL THURSDAY EVENING BADMINTON CLUB Contact Stephen Marshall on 01904 490440 or stephen. marshall2@homecall.co.uk TERRINGTON LAWN BOWLS CLUB Contact: 01653 619276 emsg1967-bowls@yahoo. co.uk WIGGINTON & HAXBY TABLE TENNIS wiggintonhaxbytabletennis. co.uk WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB Contact Colin: 01904 760877 or colin@cellis23.plus.com WIGGINTON GRASSHOPPERS Contact Richard, FA Level 1 instructor: 07814 266987. YORK HOTSHOTS
CHEERLEADING CLUB Contact Anna: 07507638804 or e-mail yorkhotshots@ hotmail.co.uk YORK ROULEURS Visit yorkrouleurs.co.uk or email yorkrouleurs@gmail.com YORK VIKINGS BASKETBALL CLUB For more details contact Brian Prince: 01904 489364/07552 353571 or yvbc@yorkvikings. org.uk www.yorkvikings. org.uk).
SHERIFF HUTTON BOWLS CLUB
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Faire is the
Heaven
Jane Sturmheit, Musical Director Geoffrey Coffin, Accompanist
Featuring a Requiem by the Canadian composer Eleanor Daley and British sacred choral music favourites by Parry, Stanford, Andrew Carter, John Rutter, Howells and others at The Chapel of the Bar Convent, York on Saturday 27 June at 7.30pm Tickets (£10/£7.50, students/children free) available from the Ticket Secretary (tel. 01653 691589) and on the door (if available) on the night.
Summer River
By The Pastoral Poet By calm meadows and fields of corn; Through ancient, peaceful countryside, Past sculpted boulders, water worn; Swirling over polished gravel, Waltzing whirlpools onward travel Giddily, down to salty tides. Curling around some silted shoal, Each curl, as if a coiffured tress; Here jaunty damselflies patrol The verdant isles of watercress. Hazy thermals rise and tremble, Where the listless cows assemble Beside the giving waterhole. Murmurings, softer than a prayer, Are filtered through rising vapours. Swallows, hawking the upper air, Dash and dart in lofty capers; Dipping low to snip at midges, Skimming under wooden bridges, Twittering, with never a care.
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GOOD DESIGN DOESN’T HAVE TO COST THE EARTH
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