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In the meantime, we will be getting on with enjoying a busy summer with local events galore.

Wigginton sounds like the place to be on 4th June with a Family Tennis Festival at the Tennis Club and the annual Community Fair and Craft Competition at St Nicholas Church. Join the fun at Strensall Carnival on 25th June and everyone is celebrating the

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Last month Harmonia Ladies Choir excelled at the National Choirs Day at the Eskdale Festival winning 3 trophies. The 55 choir members (including myself!) sang their hearts out. Amateur singing seems to be exploding in popularity and rightly so as it has been shown to improve both psychological and physical health. You can come and see us at the De Grey Rooms in York on 2nd July along with York Philharmonic Male Voice choir who also won a trophy at the Festival.

There are a couple of big anniversary celebrations happening this month. It is 100 years since Cub Scouts was formed and the 2nd Haxby Cub troop have been busy preparing to celebrate this month. Read more on page 8. St Mary’s Church in Strensall is celebrating 150 years – see more page 12.

Don’t forget to celebrate your Dad on Sunday 16th June. Buy him some beers and snacks and sit him down to watch to football in peace!

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Haxby and Wigginton Cub Scouts will join other groups across the nation to celebrate the Cubs centenary, an event that hopes to be ‘the Wildest Party Ever’!

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arah Bellwood, member of the York Cubs100 committee and Leader of the 2nd Haxby and Wigginton Falcons pack, said: “Cub scouting is as popular as ever as York groups prepare to celebrate the centenary.

“We have three events lined up to mark the milestone, and we are hoping for 600 to 700 Cubs to be involved in the celebrations. We are inviting anyone who’s been involved in the past to take part in the festivities.”

First to take place is the ‘Thank You’ event on 18th June in St Sampson’s Square, York. Local Cub groups would like to invite anyone who’s helped with Cub Scouts in the York area as a way of saying a massive ‘thanks’ for their time and effort. Anyone who has been involved in the Cub movement, past or present, can get in touch with Sarah Bellwood, details below, to arrange an official invite. There will be refreshments at the event, an opportunity to share memories and stories and the chance to receive a special commemorative coin.

Event two is a City Camp for all Cub packs, taking place the Snowball Plantation near Stockton-on-theForest, York in July. Pack leaders show now have details about this event.

The third and final event takes place on 16th December and will be a huge party for all Cubs, Leaders and helpers to mark the official 100th birthday of the Cub movement. At 19:16hrs precisely, all those present will say ‘The Promise’ in unison, as will all Cub packs up and down the country – an emotional moment to mark the centenary of this wonderful organisation.

And 2016 is a double celebration as the 2nd Haxby and Wigginton Scout Group has its 70th birthday.

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Four years later, the 1st Wigginton Scout Group was established. The date of this group’s closure is not certain but in January 1946, the 2nd Haxby and Wigginton Scout Group was formed. Today the group includes two Beaver colonies, three Cub Packs, and two Scout Troops.

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The first church, dedicated to St James, was built between 1100 and 1150. Over the years that Norman Church fell into disrepair and a new church was built on the original foundations in 1804. By 1863 it was in a very dilapidated condition so it was replaced. In May 1865, the foundation stone of the present building was laid and the building was consecrated by the Archbishop of York, William Thompson, on 25th July 1866. At that time the name of the church changed from St. James to St Mary the Virgin. We are not sure why the name changed but many

churches in the Victorian era were designated St Mary the Virgin.

That was 150 years ago, and the building is still the base from which we prayerfully seek to serve the wider community. We do this by being there for everyone in Strensall and Towthorpe. As well as our popular Sunday services we are there for weddings, baptisms and funerals; running Little Fishes, Junior Church and Soup Socials; supporting the work of Kidz Klub, our Art Group and everyone who uses the church hall, and we endeavour to support the wider community whenever we can.

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BOOKS FOR DAD Struggling for inspiration this Father’s Day? Forget gift vouchers and gardening tools, books are the way to go. Whether Dad likes escaping into a thriller, getting creative with the kids, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen, there’s sure to be something in our selection to keep him happy.

Conspiracy

Iain Gale Bernard Cornwell fans will thank you for introducing them to Iain Gale’s series about a maverick soldier in the Peninsular War. James Keane certainly gets himself in enough scrapes and mishaps to keep the reader entertained. Well-researched, gritty and colourful, the series brings a period of military history to life. The latest novel, Conspiracy, sees Keane ordered by Wellington to work undercover in Paris – a dangerous task indeed in such a turbulent political landscape.

50 Evening Adventures

Tim, Kerry, Ella and Amy Meek Another great resource for tackling the ‘I’m bored’ mantra, 50 Evening Adventures provides a plethora of ideas for making the most of evenings as a family.

There are suggestions for places to go, things to do and meals to cook outside. Former teachers Tim and Kerry Meek are currently travelling around Europe in a caravan with their daughters. They’re used to packing lightly, so most of the suggestions don’t need any special equipment, and can be carried out for free, or very cheaply.

The Hairy Bikers Blood, Sweat and Tyres: The Autobiography

Dave Myers and Si King If Dad enjoys an autobiography, this is the perfect book to wrap up for him this Father’s Day. The duo didn’t have the easiest childhoods; Si was bullied about his weight, while Dave had to grow up quickly as a carer for his mother. But a love of good food and entertaining brought them together and made them household names. Warm, honest and laugh-out -loud funny, it’s a great testament to what true friends can do when they put their minds to it.

Poor Boy Road

James L. Weaver Fast-paced and gripping from the first page, Poor Boy Road is a good bet for fans of action thrillers.

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Jake Caldwell is a mob-enforcer who’s looking for a way out. When he’s called back to his childhood town to help care for his dying, abusive father, his boss hands him one last job – kill a local drug dealer.

But can he do it? Great characters, believable dialogue and plenty of action combine to make this a real page-turner.

The Den Book

Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield Packed with creative inspiration, The Den Book is full of ideas to encourage Dad to get outside and have fun with the kids (or grandkids). Whether they want a forest hideaway, a fairy tent or a full-on fort, instructions are easy to follow, and many of the dens don’t require any special materials. Published by Frances Lincoln, it costs £12.99, so you should have enough funds left over to invest in some tarpaulin and twine.

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James Martin Aspiring chefs and good honest cooks alike will enjoy this book. As the name implies, it’s packed with ideas for tasty, honest comfort food. Recipes are straightforward, with each step well explained.

Most ingredients can be easily picked up at the supermarket, although a few will require a bit more forward planning. More than 100 recipes are included, many of which have been shown in the TV series. Dad will soon be whipping you up Beer Can Piri Piri Chicken, Lamb Belly with BBQ Sauce & Pickled Red Onion, or just some good old chocolate brownies.

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Sunday 26 June White Rose Polo Saturday 16 July Mausoleum Tour Saturday 16 July Tom Jones in Concert Tuesday 19 July Ryedale Festival: T S Eliot & Beethoven’s Late Quartets Thursday 21 July Ryedale Festival: Triple Concert Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 July Castle Triathlon Tuesday 26 July The History of Castle Howard Through 12 Objects Tour Wednesday 27 July – Monday 5 September Summer Holiday Activities Friday 5 – Sunday 7 August English National Sheepdog Trials Saturday 20 August Proms Spectacular Saturday 27 – Monday 29 August Family Kayaking on the Great Lake

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SOCIETY’S SUPERHEROES

BY MARY MAHON

Undeniably, superheroes have become an intrinsic part of our culture. Every few months we can enjoy a new blockbuster hit from Marvel or DC, whether it’s an innovative adaption of an old hero reborn in a fresh way, a continuation of a never-ending film series or something entirely new - there’s so much to choose from!

Because of this superhero craze, when people hear the word ‘hero’, it’s generally affiliated with men and women running around in spandex and a cape, sporting powers, gadgets and ninja skills. However, I’ve realised that as you get older, you begin to realise that there are real life superheroes all around us, and just like Superman’s façade as ‘Clark Kent’, they’re hidden in plain sight…

With each day lacking the security and the promise that they’ll see the next tomorrow, soldiers are the ultimate, self-sacrificing heroes, dedicating themselves to their country and their people.

Scientists and inventors: they serve the greater good through devoting themselves to research in order for us to better our world.

These heroes are helping our world in so many countless ways, all the way from biological breakthroughs that save millions of lives, to physics phenomena that open our eyes to the secrets of the universe, to inspiring inventions that change life as we know it.

Protestors are true reflections of people who stand up for what they believe is right even when the whole world seems to be against them, whether it’s fighting for the smaller things like the protection of a certain woodlands, or world-changing movements like

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the Civil Rights Movement under the iconic hero Martin Luther King Jr. Similarly, there are so many charity workers in our society who willingly give up their time for the greater good with no personal or material gain, and those who fight physical and mental conditions are irrefutably heroic, spending their time constantly fighting internal battles with every ounce of their strength.

Although they may not have vivacious costumes or superhuman gifts, heroes are all around us, and it’s because of them that we have such an incredible world to live in.

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HAXBY CARNIVAL

JOIN THE FUN AT ETHEL WARD PLAYING FIELD, HAXBY ON SATURDAY 9TH JULY. The Carnival Procession with the Carnival Queen (Harriet Clay) and her two Attendants (Izzy Drake and Emily Maude) will leave the Village Green at 12.45pm to arrive on the field by 1pm for the Official Opening by the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games Multi Gold Medalist Laura Campbell!

The Carnival will be hosted by Vale Radio’s own Chris Marsden and Dougie Weake who will also be judging the fancy dress competition. Come and see the City of York Pipe Band, The Supreme Starlets Majorettes, Shotokan Karate Club, Brownies,

Guides, Cubs and Scouts and The Magic Hatter.

There’s also a mobile climbing wall, penalty shootout and a wet sponge throwing game with your Local Police Community Support Officer, PCSO Andy Smith!

Alongside various stalls, the Go-Karts and a small fair, there will be excerpts from ‘Bugsy Malone’ by the Joseph Rowntree Vaudeville Players and performances by Nick and Jake Keating, Minster Conspiracy and the up and coming bluegrass band ‘Gentlemen of Few’. Of course there’s the ever popular children’s fancy dress competition.

Refreshments and a beer stand will also be available.

The Haxby Town Council Tombola Stall has superb prizes and proceeds will go to local groups and a local charity.

The organisers are grateful for sponsorship from The Farmer’s Cart, Co-operative Funeralcare, Stoneplan Ltd, Dutch Nurseries and The Parvin Restaurant.

For enquiries and stall bookings, please ring Jenny Bell at the Council Office on 01904 750378 or email: office@ haxbytowncouncil.gov.uk

Please note that the road through the village will be temporarily closed for 15 minutes from 12.40pm to 1pm during the procession

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Haxby Sports & Social Club Opeevne rtyobody JUNE EVENTS:

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Live Lounge @The Cottage Gig 18 June 2016

Come along to The Cottage Inn, Haxby and experience an entertaining evening of poetry, music and comedy!

Live Lounge @the Cottage offers you an evening with a difference and it’s all for a good cause.

The exciting line-up features Harry Baker, World Poetry Slam Champion. His fast-paced poems have heart, blistering wordplay and razor-sharp humour. Supporting Harry are Disco Mister, York’s own

legendary duo whose catchy tunes are full of wit and a touch of football mania aswell as Rachael Langtree, who is a fantastically talented local singer/songwriter with a beautiful voice.

Proceeds from ticket sales will go towards Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church’s Opening New Doors appeal. This building project aims to develop the church premises to make them more accessible and user-friendly for all members of the community. In addition, 10% of money raised

from the evening will go to other charities - All We Can, Dementia Forward, York Arc Light, A Rochas International and Livability.

Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced £11, £7 (conc/full time students) or £5 for under 14s accompanied by an adult.

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in York.

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Contact Nicky on 01653 690859 or nicky@thehandymag.co.uk 1 JUNE Boccia/Easy Sport, New Earswick 2 - 3.30pm. Held on the first Wednesday of the month

Younger Peoples Group

YORK ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 15 JUNE Forget Me Not Memory Cafe, Tang Hall

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

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

Singing for the Brain Thursday afternoons

7 JUNE 11am - 1pm. Kirk Memory Café, New Earswick

1st & 3rd Tuesday Afternoons

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

WIGGINTON FAMILY TENNIS FESTIVAL 4 JUNE A great sporting day for all the family 1 - 7pm at Wigginton Tennis Club, Mill Lane, Wigginton, YO32 2PU (next to Wigginton Playing Fields). Entry Ticket including Coaching Clinic £10 each. Family Ticket including Coaching Clinic £30 (2 adults 2 children U16). Contact Phil Langley 07787989299 or email phil.wiggintontennis@hotmail. com 34 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

1.30 - 3pm at New Earswick

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

If you are interested in attending any of the above, please contact York Alzheimer’s society on 01904 567701 or email yorkservices@alzheimers. org.uk Coaching Clinics run by former British Davis Cup stars Danny Sapsford & Luke Milligan followed by an Exhibition Doubles Match. Other Attractions on the day include Fastest Serve Competition.

Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, BBQ, Strawberries & Cream and more. All ages and abilities welcome. Limited places on coaching clinics so book now to guarantee your place.

All proceeds will be used to improve the clubhouse facility and a donation will be made to Parkinson’s UK. Supported by Bright Ideas For Tennis.

90TH ANNIVERSARY, WIGGINTON RECREATION HALL 16 JULY Open Day

10am to 2pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall to celebrate our 90th Anniversary. There will be demonstations and stands by our member groups and free light refreshments. Come and join us see what we are about and you might find a group that you would like to join.

THE POPPLETON CENTRE 15 JULY Schools out for Summer Funfair

3-6pm at the Poppleton Centre.

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FUN DAY IN NEW EARSWICK 30 JULY Fun Day to celebrate 60 years of the Multiple Sclerosis Society York & District Branch.

3 - 7pm at The Folk Hall, New Earswick. Free Giant Bouncy Castle, and Dragon Lair Slide, Soft Play Area for tots, Garden Games, Disco and much more!

Free entry! There will be also be a treasure hunt, tombola and a childrens tombola.

Refreshments will be on sale in the Folk Hall. Everyone welcome. Please bring all the family and let’s all have a fun day!

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Do you run a local club? Do you have an event in July or August?

Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk before Tuesday 7th June

STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WI 21 JUNE Meeting

The history & restoration of Holgate Windmill by Richard Green & Helen Hoult.

Competition - 6 Shortbread biscuits. 7.15pm at Strensall Village Hall.

CAFE NELLI 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 JUNE

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

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET 4 JUNE

Market opens 10.30am-1.30pm. wwwhovingham-market.org.uk

NEST (NEW EARSWICK SHARING TOGETHER) 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 JUNE & SUNDAY 12 JUNE

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

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THE YORKSHIRE WOLDS CYCLE CHALLENGE 16 & 17 JULY Cycle 146 miles in 2 days.....

Raising funds for Ryedale Special Families. Yorkshire Wolds stuuning circular route with an overnight halfway stopover with food, bar and live

SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES 18 JUNE Jumble Sale

2-4pm at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall, in aid of Alzheimers Support.

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in York.

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP ST LEONARD’S HOSPICE 4 JUNE Midnight Walk Pyjama Party At York College.

11 JUNE Party at the Palace

Help us celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday at Bishopthorpe Palace. Fun packed day with some fantastic entertainment.

26 JUNE Summer Fair

12-4pm, at the Hospice on Tadcaster Road. Lots of fun, BBQ, cakes, face painting, music, games, and some great prizes.

25 SEPTEMBER Bubble Rush

For the second year we will be holding this fun and frothy event at the Knavesmire, York. All ages are welcome, with a child friendly route and up to 5ft high bubble walls.

Further details and booking can be found on our website www. stleonardshospice.org.uk

AROMA HAXBY, (DEMENTIA FRIENDLY CAFE) 12 JUNE SUNDAY AFTERNOON

2 - 4pm at Aroma, Haxby. If you would normally spend Sundays alone, come and join us for a cup of tea/coffee, a piece of cake and a chat.

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31 MAY Archive Open Evening.

An invitation to look at what we have stored. 7.30pm at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall.

If you want you can donate artefacts or have photographs and documents scanned.

All can be preserved in the archives.We promise an interesting evening.

Come along all will be welcome

28 JUNE Meeting

7.30pm in the Village Hall.

Guest speaker will be Richard Atkinson who worked as a graphic designer at Rowntrees.

He will give an illustrated presentation about the origins of the confectionary industry in York and subsequent development of Rowntrees. We will be looking back to see the way in which advertising these famous products has changed since the 1930’s.

26 JULY Archive Open Evening

7.30pm in Village Hall. Another opportunity to look at archives we have stored. Why not come along and bring any artefacts, photographs, or documents you wish to share with us. All welcome.

CHANTICLEER SINGERS 25 JUNE Summer Concert in aid of St Leonard’s Hospice

7.30pm at Heslington Church.

The Singers have had a long association with Trevor Copley, who achieved such a lot in aid of St Leonard’s Hospice over a period of 25 years. This concert is given in his memory.

Tickets £15, to include interval

refreshments. Available from www.chanticleersingers.org. uk or email chantsing30@gmail. com or from the ticket secretary on 01653 691589.

KIDZ KAF, STRENSALL 11 JUNE Kidz Kaf is a Kaf run by children for our community.

It offers a place to enjoy a lunch whilst meeting up with friends old or new. Each month there are a range of homemade hot and cold tasty treats, all made and served by the children. 122pm at Hurst hall Community Centre. For more information contact Lynette on 442989.

PARKINSONS UK DANCE CLASS FRIDAYS WEEKLY Dance Class for people with Parkinson’s

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

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

WIGGINTON & HAXBY WI 7 JUNE Meeting

The Amazon and Beyond with Gina Smith. Competition - Unusual holiday souvenir.

7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Main Hall. www.wiggihaxbywi. wordpress.com

WIGGINTON COMMUNITY FAIR 4 JUNE 3rd Annual Community Fair

Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 7th June

Do you run a local club? Do you have an event in July or August?

Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk before Tuesday 7th June 10am - 3pm in St Nicholas Church Wigginton. Super refreshments, craft competitions and activities for all the family.

Please contact Lindsey Steele on steejoh47@aol.com, tel no 01904762929 or visit our Facebook page Wigginton Community Fair 2016. See page 72

HURST HALL STARS 18 JUNE Wonka’s Wonderland

Hurst Hall Stars present another fun filled community arts project!

At Stockton on the Forest Village Hall.

Matinee and evening shows.

Aduls £5, children £3. Tickets from Hurst Hall on 01904 442989 or just call in.

students’ hard work!

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE

18 JUNE Unite with Perform

Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA www.jrtheatre.co.uk

A collaboration of dynamic dances and spectacular songs!

21- 22 JUNE Mort

We Are Theatre - A comedy based on Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novel “Mort”.

4 JUNE All Four One - Shepherd Group Brass Band Spring Concert

24 - 25 JUNE The Little Mermaid

Brass at its best with all four Shepherd Group Bands.

We Are Theatre - A new musical version of “The Little Mermaid”.

12 JUNE Razzamataz York Theatre School Summer Showcase

29 JUNE - 2 JULY Little Shop of Horrors

The York Orchard Theatre Company presents Little Shop of Horrors.

From pop to musical theatre - a vibrant combination of our

Senior’s Club Lunch Specials

Monday - Saturday 12-2pm 2 Courses £6.95 - 3 Courses £8.95

The Hovingham Village Market Saturdays 10:30am to 1:30pm Hovingham is 20 miles North of York, between Helmsley and Malton on B1257

Sunday Carvery 12-2pm.

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FILM AT THE FOLK HALL

are also available on the night, subject to availability.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH HUNTINGTON

24 JUNE The Danish Girl (15)

A fictitious love story loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda’s marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili’s groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.

Tickets from the Box Office at The Folk Hall, New Earswick.

Tel : 01904 769621. Reception opens Mon-FRi 9am-5pm.

Email:filmfolkhall@talktalk or online www.filmfolkhall. eventbrite.com (booking fee applies to online sales). Tickets

12 JUNE The Queen’s 90th Birthday 4pm at All Saint’s Church, Huntington. A 30-minute thanksgiving and prayer service timed to fit in with local community celebrations.

STRENSALL CARNIVAL 25 JUNE A Day at the Movies See page 32

BRITISH WOOL SHOW 2016 5 & 6 AUGUST Incorporating British Crafts

and Textiles

At York Auction Centre, Murton, York, YO19 5GF. As you explore the stands at the show you will find wool, from fleece to finished items, and items that you need to spin, weave, knit, crichet, hand dye, cross stitch, embroider ot make felt. The Sheep Show Man and his Woolley friends will be performing an entertaining and educational show. Cafe and large car park. Advance tickets can be booked via www. britishwool.net. Telephone 07790 391142 or email info@ britishwool.net

COFFEE MORNING & SUMMER FAYRE 18 JUNE St Andrew Society of York Ladies Circle Coffee Morning and Summer Fayre

Gaia Holistix

A Gaia-Now apperceptive healing practice, academy and retreat centre

Delivering a balanced range of therapies and healing, empowering people to be ‘Happy to be’

Turning People into Beautiful Works of Art

www.gaiaholistix.co.uk www.pcphotographics.co.uk Old Church House, Great Barugh. YO17 6UZ Tel: 01653 668110 For caring, professional counselling & coaching Steve Page: BACP accredited counsellor and qualified executive & business coach Free initial consultation Sheriff Hutton based practice www.steve-page-yorks.co.uk 01347 878 982 38 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

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YORK • JUNE 2016 • ISSUE 124

Join us to celebrate York’s Damsels in Success’

1st Birthday Where we turn our Dreams into Plans and our Can’ts into Cans

As a group of like minded women, we’re committed to Live our Dreams, loving both our careers and our home life.

So join us as we celebrate the amazing steps we’ve all taken since we started our group a year ago.

Hear tips on how we shape our dreams, overcome obstacles, always make progress, plan what’s next and see how easily you can do this too.

Join us on Wednesday 8th June at 6.30pm York Pavilion Hotel, Fulford, York YO10 4PJ To reserve your FREE place, sign up at www.damselsinsuccess.co.uk/York/events

10am till 12 noon at Haxby Memorial Hall. There will be various craft, plant and book stalls, home baked cakes, a raffle, games to play and much more.

Entry is free for children and £2 for adults, to include a cup of tea, coffee or squash and a scone. No prior booking - just come along on the day.

All proceeds in aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution charity.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB 7 JUNE Meeting

At Haxby Methodist Church (opposite Haxby Pond) at 10am for coffee before a prompt 10.30am start. Membership

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

with the library in person or tel.

01904 552828

9 JUNE

10.30am at Tang Hall Explore.

Book with the library in person or tel. 01904 552655

27 JUNE

ROYAL LIFESAVING SOCIETY “Save a Baby’s Life” workshops.

The workshops are free to attend, and aim to help parents, parents to be, grandparents and anyone involved with babies and small children cope in the unlikely event of an emergency such as stopping breathing and choking.

8 JUNE

10.30am at York Explore. Book

7pm at Derwenthorpe Community Centre. Book with Linda on linda.nelson2704@ gmail.com

7 JULY

10am at Strensall Library, Book with the library on 01904 552677

OPEN GARDEN & AFTERNOON TEA 2 JULY

1-4pm, Strensall. Raising funds for Parkinsons UK See page 46 www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 690859 • 39

15th–31st July 2016 F R I DAY 1 5 T H J U LY 11AM / CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, PICKERING

Gala Opening Coffee Concert Septura Brass Septet 4.30PM / ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH, MALTON

Ways with Words 1

2-4PM / HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE

Singing Workshop Miranda Wright

Pre-concert talk III

7PM / AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE THEATRE

Ryedale Festival Opera Handel – Alcina

‘All the world’s a stage’

T U E S DAY 1 9 T H J U LY

Lucy Beckett on Shakespeare I

11AM / THE CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, PICKERING

7.30PM / MILTON ROOMS, MALTON

Coffee Concert

A Shakespearian Tavern – a party atmosphere to celebrate Shakespeare400 with the Alehouse Boys S AT U R DAY 1 6

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J U LY

11AM / ST PETER’S CHURCH, WINTRINGHAM

Coffee Concert Fenella Humphreys (violin) Somi Kim (piano) 6PM / AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE THEATRE

Ryedale Festival Opera Handel – Alcina

T H U R S DAY 2 1 S T J U LY 10AM / ST MICHAEL LE BELFREY CHURCH, YORK

Katy Hamilton 11AM / ST MICHAEL LE BELFREY CHURCH, YORK

Coffee Concert A Meeting of Minds: T.S. Eliot and Beethoven’s Late Quartets III

Award-winning vocal ensemble Voces8

Jeremy Irons reads T.S. Eliot and the Heath Quartet play Beethoven

2-4PM / THE CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, PICKERING

7PM / CASTLE HOWARD

Choral Workshop

Triple Concert

Voces8

of Allegri’s Miserere, Shostakovich and works for solo harp at Castle Howard

6PM / LONG GALLERY, CASTLE HOWARD

Pre-concert talk I

SOLD OUT

7PM / LONG GALLERY, CASTLE HOWARD

A Meeting of Minds: T.S. Eliot and Beethoven’s SOLD OUT Late Quartets I

F R I DAY 2 2 N D J U LY 11AM / ST JOHN AND ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, EASINGWOLD

Coffee Concert

(with picnic interval)

9.30PM / ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, SLINGSBY

Joshua Ellicott (tenor) Heath Quartet Christopher Glynn (piano)

Late-night Candlelit Bach I

5PM / ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH, MALTON

S U N DAY 1 7 T H J U LY

Rachel Podger (violin)

Ways with Words 3

W E D N E S DAY 2 0 T H J U LY

‘Unaccommodated man’ Lucy Beckett on Shakespeare II

3PM / HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE

Young Artist Platform I Miranda Wright Singers Ian Tindale (piano) 7PM / SLEDMERE HOUSE AND CHURCH

Double Concert I House Kathryn Rudge (mezzo-soprano) James Baillieu (piano) Church Rachel Podger (violin) Kristian Bezuidenhout (fortepiano) M O N DAY 1 8 T H J U LY 11AM / ST HILDA’S CHURCH, SHERBURN

Coffee Concert Kristian Bezuidenhout (fortepiano)

10AM / ST MARY’S CHURCH, BIRDSALL

Pre-concert talk II

SOLD OUT

11AM / ST MARY’S CHURCH, BIRDSALL

Coffee Concert A Meeting of Minds: T.S. Eliot and Beethoven’s SOLD OUT Late Quartets II 3PM / HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE

8PM / ST PETER’S CHURCH, NORTON

A Shakespearian Serenade Royal Northern Sinfonia Kerem Hasan (conductor) S AT U R DAY 2 3 R D J U LY 11AM / THE SALOON, DUNCOMBE PARK

Ways with Words 2

Coffee Concert

Claire Harman – Charlotte Brontë 200 Years On

Nick van Bloss (piano) plays Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations

8PM / ST MARY’S CHURCH, LASTINGHAM

3PM / THE SALOON, DUNCOMBE PARK

The Marian Consort and Finbar Lynch explore the world of Gesualdo

Ways with Words 4

Tessa Boase – The Housekeeper’s Tale

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

7PM / THE SALOON, DUNCOMBE PARK

Pre-concert talk IV

SOLD OUT

8PM / THE SALOON, DUNCOMBE PARK

A Meeting of Minds: T.S. Eliot and Beethoven’s SOLD OUT Late Quartets IV S U N DAY 2 4 T H J U LY 3PM / HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE

T U E S DAY 2 6 T H J U LY 2PM / ST MARY’S PRIORY CHURCH, OLD MALTON

Sir James MacMillan in conversation with Katy Hamilton 3PM / ST MARY’S PRIORY CHURCH, OLD MALTON

Afternoon Concert

7PM / AMPLEFORTH ABBEY

Tenebrae World-famous choir Tenebrae perform in Ampleforth Abbey 9.30PM / CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS, GILLING

Late-night Candlelit Bach III Isang Enders (cello) F R I DAY 2 9 T H J U LY

Young Artist Platform II

Royal Northern Sinfonia

Yorkshire Young Musicians Penny Stirling (director)

W E D N E S DAY 2 7 T H J U LY

Coffee Concert

11AM / ST OSWALD’S CHURCH, SOWERBY

Kaleidoscope Saxophone Quartet

5PM / HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE

Ways with Words 5

A Walk through the End of Time – by Jessica Duchen Dame Harriet Walter and Guy Paul (readers) 7PM / ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, HELMSLEY

Quartets for the End of Time Chilingirian Quartet Andrew Marriner (clarinet) Ian Fountain (piano)

11AM / ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, HOVINGHAM

Coffee Concert Young Artist Platform III Nicholas Mogg (baritone) Jâms Coleman (piano) 3PM / WINTRINGHAM VILLAGE HALL

Late-night Candlelit Bach II Ian Tindale (organ) M O N DAY 2 5 T H J U LY 11AM / GALTRES CENTRE, EASINGWOLD

Coffee Concert

Vivaldi – The Four Seasons La Serenissima Adrian Chandler (director)

Ways with Words 6

Daisy Dunn – Catullus’ Bedspread: The Life of Rome’s most erotic poet 7PM / SLEDMERE HOUSE AND CHURCH

9.30PM / ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH, COXWOLD

8PM / CHURCH OF ST MARTIN-ONTHE-HILL, SCARBOROUGH

Double Concert II House Royal Northern Sinfonia Church Shakespeare on my Mind Robin Blaze (countertenor) Elizabeth Kenny (lute/theorbo)

S AT U R DAY 3 0 T H J U LY 11AM / THE SALOON, DUNCOMBE PARK

Coffee Concert Pavel Kolesnikov (piano) 7PM / THE SALOON, DUNCOMBE PARK

Leonard Elschenbroich (cello) Alexei Grynyuk (piano) 9.30PM / ST GREGORY’S MINSTER, KIRKDALE

Late-night Candlelit Bach IV

Pioneers of Percussion Joby Burgess (percussion)

T H U R S DAY 2 8 T H J U LY

2-4PM / GALTRES CENTRE, EASINGWOLD

Coffee Concert

S U N DAY 3 1 S T J U LY

Laura Snowden and Tom Ellis (guitars)

3PM / GARDEN OF THE WORSLEY ARMS HOTEL, HOVINGHAM

2-4PM / HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE

Garden Party

Guitar Workshop

Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band

Percussion Workshop Joby Burgess 8PM / ST MARY’S PRIORY CHURCH, OLD MALTON

Winter Journey Roderick Williams (baritone) and Christopher Glynn (piano) perform a new English version of Schubert's Winterreise

SOLD OUT

11AM / ST MARY’S CHURCH, EBBERSTON

Laura Snowden and Tom Ellis 6PM / POSTGATE ROOM, AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE

Talk: Faith and Creativity Sir James MacMillan in conversation with Richard Shephard

5.30PM / ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, HOVINGHAM

Festival Service 6.30PM / HOVINGHAM HALL

Final Gala Concert

SOLD OUT

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Oompah Band and German Ale for a thigh slappingly good time!

To book tickets please visit www.brassandbeer.co.uk

BRASS AND BEER EVENT 2 JULY Brass and Beer Festival in Haxby

6 of the best yorkshire Brass Bands playing in various locations across Haxby along with a Real Ale Festival!

During the day, Haxby will be buzzing with Brass Band Music, great tasting beer and local businesses supporting the true meaning of the word YORKSHIRE! Then in the evening, everybody is invited to attend Haxby Sports and Social Club’s Showbar for an amazing

YORK MYSTERY PLAYS 26 MAY – 30 JUNE

Since the 1300s, the York Mystery Plays have entertained residents and visitors to the city, bringing to life the greatest story ever told. For only the second time in their near 700-year history, the Plays will return to York Minster in May 2016 for a breathtaking production of the city’s most famous stories in its most iconic building.

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BURTON AGNES 1 - 3 JULY Jazz & Blues Festival 2016

Surrounded by the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds, the Festival is set in the award winning grounds and Great Hall of this Elizabethan stately home. Could this be the most breathtaking place to spend a weekend, soaking up the UK’s hottest jazz and blues acts?

STRENSALL SCARECROW FESTIVAL 2 & 3 JULY Annual Scarecrow Festival

Trails available between 10-4pm from Hurst Hall community centre. See page 48

ORCHARD PARK PRESCHOOL 11 JUNE Fun Day

2pm - 4.30pm at Orchard Park

THE YORKSHIRE ARBORETUM WINS HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND SUPPORT

The Yorkshire Arboretum has received initial support* from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for its project ‘If Trees Could Talk’ it was announced today. The project aims to tell the story of the arboretum’s trees, its historic site and rich natural biodiversity to a wide audience. Thanks to National Lottery players, development funding of £44,400 has been awarded to help the Yorkshire Arboretum progress plans to apply for a full grant at a later date.

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The arboretum aims to develop an exciting series of trails, activity areas and interpretation materials that will make the realm of trees and their rich cultural and biological stories come alive, as well as introducing people to their beauty and diversity through an enhanced education programme for all ages.

and horticultural importance.

Amongst the trees native wildlife flourishes, with wild orchids, rare bees and birds such as barn owls all occurring on the site.

Located near Castle Howard, the arboretum occupies 120 acres of the historic landscape on the estate, and was designed and laid out by the landscape architect and plantsman James Russell from 1979. Currently with over 6000 trees from around the world, including countries such as Chile, Kenya and Mexico, it’s a continuously developing collection of significant scientific

John Grimshaw, Director of the Yorkshire Arboretum, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to receive this endorsement and support from the Heritage Lottery Fund. It gives us an opportunity to work towards the project we dream of, making this lovely place more accessible and more interesting to very many more people, promoting our values of inspiration, education and conservation.”

Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 7th June

Do you run a local club? Do you have an event in July or August?

Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk before Tuesday 7th June Community Centre, Badger Paddock, YO31 9EH Picnic in the Park, Refreshments, activities and stalls, tombola and games. For more details contact Helen: orchardparkpreschoolyork@ gmail.com

herbaceous, mixed shrub and flower gardens, as well as a wild flower meadow, lake, orchard and woodland. Cost £5.50 pp (without refreshments).

Directions: On B1363, first house on right as you enter Oswaldkirk from the south.

Leave from the Village Hall at 6:30 pm prompt.

FRIENDS OF HUNTINGTON LIBRARY FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB 20 JUNE Garden Visit

Havoc Hall, York Road, Oswaldkirk, YO62 5XY Started in 2009, this 8-acre garden includes knot,

6 JUNE Coffee Morning

10am - noon at Huntington Library, Garth Road, York, YO32 9QJ. The first Monday of every month is our regular Coffee Morning. Drop in for coffee and cake and discover the events happening at Huntington Library and the wider Explore York family of libraries.

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

STAMFORD BRIDGE SCARECROW FESTIVAL 29 - 30 MAY

11am - 3pm. Starts at The Village Hall, Low Catton Road, Stamford Bridge where maps cost £4. Pop up cafe also open at the hall.

DIABETES UK 11 JUNE Coffee morning and Jumble Sale

10-12noon at Haxby Memorial Hall.

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Open up the world for your child with our Montessori nurseries.

Outstanding care and education to inspire and guide each individual child.

Fulford www.yorkshiremontessorinursery.co.uk 01904 642666

Strensall 01904 490339

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Pepper on 01347 823601.

15 JUNE

10 miles, 11 mile & 7 miles walk

YORK RAMBLERS 1 JUNE

2 x 10 mile & 8 mile walks

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11 miles Cloughton to Scarborough

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8 miles Sherriff Hutton Green

Public Transport Walk 9 miles from Pateley Bridge.

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8 miles from Chop Gate CP 2 x 10 mile & 7 mile walks Public Transport Walk 8.5 miles from Helmsley.

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6 miles Sutton on Derwent

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY 6 JUNE Evening 5 mile walk, Moor Monkton.

Meet 6 pm on Main Street near the tel. box. Optional meal afterwards at the Red Lion, Poppleton. Contact Anne Bednarski -01904 764086, annebednarski@hotmail.com

18 JUNE Himalayan Balsam Pull

9.30 am. Contact June Card 01904 766196, junecard700@ gmail.com w/c 13th June for meeting point(s). All hands on deck for this essential work on the River Foss.

24 & 25 JUNE The Foss Walk in 2 stages 15 miles from Blue Bridge to Farlington and 14 miles from Farlington. Linear walk 44 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

11 miles & 7 mile walks Public Transport Walk 11 miles 8 miles from Ripley CP 11, 10 & 7 mile walks.

Full details can be found on our website yorkramblers.org. uk or eastyorkshireramblers. org.uk using cars and buses. It will be possible to join the main group for part of the route.

For details of meeting places and times contact Bob Jowett 01904 764702, bob.jowett1@ btopenworld

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB 14 JUNE Meeting

7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. This month is a practice night for members. Visitors always welcome to come and watch and maybe get inspiration to try flower arranging themselves. £5 on the door for visitors. Tea and coffee served.

New members always welcome.

For further details contact Janet

See also www. haxbyandwiggintonflowerclub. com

GIPPESWYK SINGERS 26 JUNE “Forever England” Concert Tour 2016 3pm at the Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, YO1 8NQ Tickets £5 on the door

York Unitarians are pleased to host a Sunday afternoon concert by Gippeswyk Singers, an acclaimed chamber choir from Suffolk. This will be a delightful programme of English choral music ranging from 16th century madrigals to the present day, including a popular Music Hall medley.

Proceeds will be shared between the Chapel and Martin House Children’s Hospice.

LIVE LOUNGE @THE COTTAGE 18 JUNE Fundraising Gig at The Cottage, Haxby

7.30pm. In aid of Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church’s biulding project: Opening New Doors and other nominated charities.

Featuring World Slam Poetry Champion, Harry Baker as well as York’s Disco Mister and Rachael Langtree.

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CLIFTON BACKIES 10 JUNE Moth Night

9 - 10.30pm. Clifton Backies is a haven for moths - you will be amazed at how colourful

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Do you run a local club? Do you have an event in July or August?

Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk before Tuesday 7th June some of the species are! Please wear sturdy footwear and bring a torch. Booking is essential friends@cliftonbackies.org.uk or 07714307709

16 JULY Backies Event

From 10am. Guided walks and information from the Friends of Clifton Backies and other groups involved in our work to manage, protect and enjoy this wonderful Nature Reserve.

31 JULY Butterfly Walk

2 to 3.30pm. We will be hoping to see many of the 23 species present on Clifton Backies for the Butterfly Conservation big butterfly count, and other bugs too! Sweep nets and identification guides provided.

Meet at Woodland Chase Car Park, Water Lane.

HAXBY CELEBRATES THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY 11 JUNE Bring Your Own Family Picnic - In honour of the 90th birthday of her Majesty the Queen

4pm to 6pm at Oaken Grove Community Centre – outdoors if dry, indoors if wet. There will be something for everyone with a special Bouncy Castle suitable for all ages, games, a raffle, crown making with prizes for children (and the young at heart), live music with a variety of performers for all ages, and more – all at no charge. You will be able to buy ice cream and cold drinks at the event.

Why not come along and enjoy Haxby’s community celebration on this amazing occasion.

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RSPCA, YORK 7 JULY Fundraising event at St Crux church (bottom of Shambles)

9.30am to 3.45pm. Please come along and support us and enjoy a scrumptious cake and a drink. We would also be grateful for donations of items to sell on the day.

CONCERT 2 JULY Harmonia concert with York Philharmonic Choir.

At the De Grey Rooms. 7.30pm

Our small team of experienced, friendly staff are focused on you. You’ll see the same faces each time you visit, allowing us to really get to know you and offer truly personal service.

We offer easy access with free parking right outside. The number 1 and 13 bus routes are directly opposite too, just hop off at the Ryedale Court Shopping Centre.

Haxby Opticians 6 Ryedale Court Haxby YO32 3SA

(01904) 761216 Info@HaxbyOpticians.co.uk www.HaxbyOpticians.co.uk

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ST NICKS All events start at St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, YO10 3ST. More info & events: www. stnicks.org.uk, 01904 411821

8 JUNE Beck Clean Up Day

10am-3pm Help with future flood prevention and improve wildlife habitats, including for protected water voles, by joining us as we clean up Tang Hall and Osbaldwick Becks.

Litter picking equipment and gloves will be provided. Light refreshments available, but please bring some lunch if coming for the full day. Free

entry, no booking needed

11 JUNE Future-Proof Your Home

10am-4pm This 3-session workshop will teach you how to prepare for emergencies linked to extreme weather events and what steps you can take to help further reduce your environmental impact.

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11 JUNE The Mysterious World of Moths 18-19 JUNE Creativity and Mindfulness Retreat 22 JUNE Mental Health First Aid course

STRENSALL LIBRARY 7 JUNE

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27 JUNE Children’s Vet Event

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7 JULY Free CPR Session for adults 10am-11.30am. Run by the Royal Lifesaving Society UK. Please book in advance.

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HUBY & SUTTON SHOW 25 JUNE

The villages of Huby and Suttonon-the-Forest will be hosting the 122nd agricultural show at the beautiful Sutton Park, 15 minutes north of York, by kind permission of the Sheffield Family. www.hubyandsuttonshow. org.uk

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CASTLE HOWARD 23 - 26 JUNE

Annual Flower Festival Castle Howard’s grand interiors will play host to an array of spectacular floral displays at its annual flower festival. Members from local flower clubs will work alongside Castle Howard’s own florist and garden team to fill the house with a collection of different arrangements from contemporary to traditional, each taking inspiration from the lavish surroundings.

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from our archive. This year is the 150th anniversary of the building of the current church. Meet at the church at 6.45pm.

YORK CEMETERY 12 JUNE

Garden walk and honey bee talk 2pm. Enjoy a tour of the cemetery gardens with Clive Dawson, then find out about bees with Beekeeper Tom Robinson. www.yorkcemetery.org.uk

YORK EVENING DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY

STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP 27 JULY

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STOCKTON ON THE FOREST QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS 11 JUNE

Party in honour of the Queen’s 90th Year and the 95th Birthday of Prince Philip with a day of community events. Please come along and join us. Coffee morning at Holy Trinity Church 10am-12noon, Stalls, refreshments and children’s activities.

Followed by Barbeque fun at the Fox Inn from lunchtime onwards.

Then in the evening a Ceilidh at Stockton on the Forest Village Hall with bring and share buffet; tickets only £5 (£2.50 for children). For more details and ceilidh tickets contact Karen on (01904) 870759 or email sofnews@sky.com

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MOTORING

By James Baggott

BMW At The Movies There’s no greater advert for a car than a starring role in a movie – and for BMW there have been a few!

One of the biggest was when BMW took over the Bond franchise with a centrepiece in 1995 blockbuster GoldenEye. Bond, played by Pierce Brosnan, drives a Z3 around Cuba before the final mission. As with many Bond cars, the Z3 was kitted out with the latest gadgets, including a parachute braking system, all-point radar, missiles housed behind the headlights, and the iconic ejector seat.

Brosnan returned in Tomorrow Never Dies which included one of the most impressive Bond cars, thanks to the amount of tech on-board - a 750iL with bulletproof windows, electrified door handles, tear gas, spike dispenser and missiles concealed in the roof. Most impressively, the car could be remote controlled from a touchpad in Bond’s phone. BMW’s most recent appearance in the Bond franchise was with the Z8 roadster in The World Is Not Enough.

Sadly, this met with an unfortunate end when a helicopter wielding a circular saw cut the car in half at a caviar factory. It was fitted with surface-to-air missiles and it even had six cup holders - very useful.

pursuing in a Peugeot 406. Through tunnels and against the motorway traffic, the M5’s sporting pedigree is shown off, until it is taken down by a pot shot from Jean Reno, causing the M5 to flip.

We jump forward with our final car on the list to 2011.

Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol involved one of the best concept designs, the Vision EfficientDynamic from 2009, the pre-cursor to the i8 electric sports car. It was involved in the final act where Ethan Hunt, played by Tom Cruise, needed to intercept the film’s protagonist and prevent the start of a nuclear war.

The V ED swept in and out of the Mumbai traffic and with a special HUD with navigation screen it looked pretty cool too.

Other honourable mentions for BMW include the black and orange E24 633 CSi from Back to the Future II, the E28 5 Series from The Bourne Supremacy and Robert De Niro’s E31 850i from heist movie, The Score.

As a main character, Jason Statham’s E38 735i in 2002’s The Transporter is pretty key, with much of the early action involving the 7 Series. One of its best moments is the chase following the bank robbery.

Noted for its driving sequences, 1998 film Ronin involved plenty of action. A spectacular car chase took place involving a BMW E34 M5 driven by Natascha McElhone’s Deirdre, with Robert De Niro

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CROATIA

By Solange Hando

The Plitvice Lakes

But nothing beats a leisurely stroll where lush scenery and fresh air quieten mind, body and soul. The lakes beckon, more bewitching the closer you are. Azure, silvery grey, deep blue or emerald green, shimmering in the sun or mirroring a darkening sky, they are for ever changing as light and shade filter through the abundant foliage along the banks.

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et up in 1949 in northern Croatia, the Plitvice Lakes are the oldest national park in the country and the largest, covering close to 300 square kilometres.

There, on the edge of the rugged Dinaric Alps, rocks and water have created a unique landscape protected by UNESCO and one of the most impressive karst formations in the world.

Yet just 400 years ago, the whole area was inaccessible, draped in mystery and legends from buried treasures to the kind-hearted Black Queen who gave water to the poor. In the 18th century, it was described in turn as ‘five beautiful lakes in the densest wood’ and ‘the devil’s garden’.

But those who come here today know that neither is true: there is no devil in this natural paradise but there are 16 beautiful lakes for all to see.

The twelve upper lakes and four

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lower lakes are all connected, divided by natural limestone barriers shaped by water, wind and plants and creating myriad waterfalls. The highest is the aptly named ‘Large Waterfall’, swollen by the Plitvica river and tumbling down 78 metres into the final section of the lower lakes. Just a stone’s throw away, the source of the Korana is said to be the most beautiful in karst country, heading through the canyon towards a bucolic village dozing in flower meadows.

Meanwhile, footpaths and singlefile boardwalks meander from one magical lake to the next, festooned in waterfalls, canyons and caves, and whatever the crowds, little disturbs the peace but the rumbling of cascades and bird song. There are popular viewpoints and secluded corners, steps here and there and for those who want to take it easy, rides on an electric boat across Lake Kozjak or a panoramic train in the upper levels.

The lower lakes glitter through a rocky canyon, the upper lakes nestle among forested slopes rising to 1,279 metres.

Mediterranean and Alpine plants mingle with fir, spruce and beech and in the remote areas of the north-west, trees are up to 700 years old. Over 1,100 plant species have been recorded in the park, including 75 endemic and 55 different orchids. Gentians and lilies add colour in the undergrowth and grassy bells and wild hyacinths grow alongside endangered species such as the carnivorous round leaf sundew.

Spring heather, beard grass and mint are also found along the lakes where maple and sumac trees turn all shades of red and gold in autumn.

Wild cats, lynx, deer and wolves all live in the park but the brown bear has become the true symbol of the Plitvice Lakes. Yet visitors on a day trip from the beach are far more likely to spot the butterflies, an Orange Tip, a Painted Lady, a Red Admiral, to name just a few, and at least some of the 105 species of birds, woodpeckers, grebes, larks, finches and others, or perhaps a rare golden eagle hovering in the thermals high above the glistening lakes.

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The York Mystery Plays date from medieval England and much of York Minster would have been in existence at the times the plays were first performed.

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The plays dramatise the greatest story ever told – from the creation of heaven and earth to the last judgement. It’s the first time in

The plays, which run from 26 May to 30 June, feature lead actor, Phillip McGinley playing the role of Jesus. Philip, who was born in Lancashire, is best known for his roles as archer Anguy in HBO series Game of Thrones and as Tom Kerrigan in Coronation Street.

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“It’s not exactly a PowerPoint presentation, is it?”

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“Be fair love,” Terry said, “he’s giving us a free consultation.”

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“He did our Karen’s photos,” Gina smiled, “and they were lovely.”

“There you go,” Dufty said, “you hire him, but on the day I’ll stand behind him and take snaps of everything he takes photos of. Then you don’t need to buy his.”

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“It’s my big day.” Gina stuck out her bottom lip. “I don’t want anything dodgy.”

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“But what about the pigs?” Gina sniffed.

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“I’m not getting married in a pigsty.” Gina folded her arms.

“Alright, keep your chandeliers.” Dufty chewed the end of his pencil. “We’ll just make our savings elsewhere.”

“What about the honeymoon?” Terry asked.

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“I’m not staying anywhere owned by a bloke called Trumpy,” Gina snapped.

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“Thanks but no thanks. I can handle this wedding, and bring it in on budget.” She sighed. “Perhaps I don’t need chandeliers after all.”

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IN HONOUR OF THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN

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HAXBY HELPERS – GOOD NEIGHBOUR SCHEME CELEBRATES 30 YEARS

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axby Helpers have been offering a helping hand in Haxby and Wigginton since 1986.

During that time, they have helped on well over 10,000 occasions.

In the main it is the elderly who use the service. They may need taking to the shops in the village or need someone to shop for them, collect prescriptions or take them for appointments or social gatherings.

John and Christine Wright, who are regular clients, say “Having Haxby Helpers popping in to chat and collect items from the local shops is a blessing. The co-ordinators are very cheerful and obliging. It’s nice to have a conversation with them. We are

so grateful for this community service and hope that it will continue.”

The army of around 50 volunteers are never asked to do more than one job each week, and this almost always takes less than an hour. The job of matching clients to helpers is undertaken by a small team of co-ordinators. One of them, Margaret Beech says “In a busy week we might have around 40 requests – and it is our proud boast that we are normally able to help everyone”.

Every house in Haxby and Wigginton receives a card with contact details every two years.

Notices are also displayed in the health centre, dentists etc which means that every household

knows that the service is there should they need it. The service is free and no-one is paid.

Their modest costs are met by small grants from Haxby Town Council, The Outlook, Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church, Wigginton Parish Council, City of York Haxby and Wigginton Ward Grant and Haxby Carnival.

In order to continue to offer this kind of help, volunteers are always needed. If you think you can help please ring the Duty Co-ordinator on 750266. Anyone seeking help should contact the same number.

“We see no reason why we shouldn’t carry on for another 30 years”, says Margaret Beech, “but I guess we will be clients rather than co-ordinators by then.”

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Why is it that weeds always seem to grow faster and more vigorously than pretty well anything you actually choose to plant in your garden? Top of my weed hate list is hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta), which produces a little rosette of leaves topped with a short spike with tiny white flowers, and I despise it because it spreads so quickly. Weeds are typically described as ‘any plant which is growing in the wrong place’ such as your flowerbeds, your vegetable garden, your shrubbery or your lawn.

So what makes weeds such a nuisance?

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• If you want to sow annuals or vegetable crops directly and minimise later problems with weeds, then try the stale seedbed technique.

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Experienced members and also beginners who would like to further their knowledge on the subject, as well as anyone who has received a bonsai tree as a present and would like further advice on repotting, pruning and further care are all very welcome.

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3rd Annual Wigginton Community Fair and Craft Competition This year’s annual show will be held on Saturday 4th June, from 10am until 3pm at St Nicholas Church.

The Village Show is a great local community event and a chance to show off your artistic talents!

There will be classes for adults and children. If you would like further detail’s please contact Lynn Wheldon on 01904 767174. All entries are 50p each, to be delivered to St Nicholas Church, Wigginton between 10am and 11am on the day of the show.

Of course, you can just come along and wander about. Peruse the various stalls selling traditional homemade cakes and fruity jams and preserves, handmade decorations, beautiful cards and stationery, creative ribbons, brooches and bracelets and unique jewellery made from antique and vintage cutlery. There are also plenty of fun activities including games and story time for all the children to join in with.

Whether you have a flair for a particular craft or simply enjoy getting involved, make time to take part this year.

And if you are looking for something to entertain the kids during the half term, take them along to St Nicholas Church Hall on Thursday 2nd June between 2pm and 4pm where there will be a free children’s craft afternoon taking place. All ages welcome from 0 to 1. Children will be able to make a card and draw a picture of an animal, which can then be entered into a competition, judged at the Community Fair on the Saturday. Refreshments available at 50p for a drink and 50p for a cake.

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SHOPMOBILITY IN YORK 01904 679222.

THE ENCEPHALITIS SOCIETY Admin Line: 01653 692583.

Support Line 01653 699599 or mail@encephalitis.info. or visit www.encephalitis.info YORK AND DISTRICT PAIN MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Gordon 01904 491141 or Jill 01904 708490 or www.ypmsg. co.uk.

YORK CORONARY SUPPORT GROUP TRUST www.ycsgt.org.uk YORVIK GATEWAY CLUB. 07593 380973 or www. yorkvikgatewayclub.co.uk YORK RACIAL EQUALITY NETWORK 01904 642600 or info@yren. co.uk or www.yren.co.uk YORK RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP (YORKRA) 01904 642227.

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

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

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

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ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS FIELDS 01904 411821.

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITION 01904 760659.

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY. 01904 760871 or www.riverfosssociety.co.uk.

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

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

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP Ron 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or ron.middlemass@ o2.co.uk.

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

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

HAXBY & WIGGINTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Ian 01904 768516.

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

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP Meg 01347 878 136 or meg. ashbridge@hotmail.co.uk TANG HALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP, YORK www.tanghallhistory.com 01904 345942 or emaill tanghallhistory@gmail.com YORK LIBRARIES 01904 552660.

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

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01423 879519.

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

GENERATION GROOVE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND Martin Leach 07790 566492 or www.generationgroove.org.uk HAXBY SINGERS. Bob or Edna on 01904 769136 HEWORTH LADIES CHOIR 01904 491913 or 01904 270342 or johnallman189@ btinternet.com TAKE A BOW 01904 769176 or info@ oakengrove.org TRACK 29 LADIES CLOSE HARMONY CHOIR Contact Polly on 01904 424902 or 07467 069476 or email geofft1944@hotmail.co.uk or Denise on 01904 639126 STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS info@stamfordbridgesingers. co.uk or www. stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk THE MONDAY PLAYERS, ESCRICK www.mondayplayers.com THE SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BAND Charles 07802 190250.

YORK CONCERT BAND .

Jill 01904 629065.

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

PLAYGROUPS EARWIGS, NEW EARSWICK 01904 552646.

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

Lynne 01904 765017 or enquiries@huntingtonpreschool. org.uk.

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

POPPLETON UNDER FIVES www.poppletonunderfives.org. uk or 07530 342716 SHERIFF HUTTON PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP www.sheriff-hutton-playgroup. org or 07717 799646.

SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP. Margaret 01347 878314.

SHIPTON PRE-SCHOOL & TODDLERS. 07546 571089.

SINNINGTON PRE SCHOOL Kerry or Suzanne 07799727656.

STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP Fiona 07746 806426.

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

UKELELE SOCIETY The Fox Inn, Stockton on the Forest Bring your own ukulele and join fellow enthusiasts.

Come and join us every other Wednesday evening at 8 pm.

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

SCOUTS & GUIDES DUNNINGTON SCOUTS, CUBS & BEAVERS Brian Prince 01904 489364/07552 353571 or

bjprince56@yahoo.co.uk DUNNINGTON RAINBOWS & BROWNIES Karen Prince 01904 489364.

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

HAXBY MOOR DISTRICT GIRL GUIDING www.girlguiding.org.uk/ interested. Emma Chester 01904 760258 or email chester. emma@btinternet.com 1ST HEWORTH SCOUT GROUP Matthew 07974901386 or www.1st-heworth.org.uk 29TH YORK (HUNTINGTON ALL SAINTS) RAINBOWS Stephanie Easton 07875 541520 LORD MAYORS OWN SCOUT GROUP Dave Petty 01904 761206. www.lordmayorsown.btck. co.uk CHRISTCHURCH SCOUT GROUP (STOCKTON LANE) Simon Errington 01904 430651 STOCKTON ON THE FOREST SCOUT GROUP Kath Shapcott 01904 421096.

AIR CADETS, EASINGWOLD 2487@aircadets.org

SOCIETIES HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A Dorothy 01904 767392 MINSTER LIONS CLUB OF YORK Tel: 0845 833 9578. E mail : info@minster-lions.org.uk STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Dorothea Scarlett 01904 761198 WHITE ROSE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION Peter West 01765 640409 email: peterwest33@yahoo. co.uk.

WIGGINTON & HAXBY OVER SIXTIES Margaret 01904 760625 WIGGINTON & HAXBY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Angela Bailey 01904 763229. wiggihaxbywi.wordpress.com

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

HAXBY SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB T: 01904 768300 www. haxbysportsand socialclub.co.uk HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL www.haxbymemorialhall.org or 01904 764358.

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL 01904 760044.

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

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

SKELTON VILLAGE HALL www.skeltonvillagehall.co.uk.

Bookings Secretary on 01904 470564 STOCKTON-ON-THE-FOREST VILLAGE HALL 01904 400409.

STRENSALL AND TOWTHORPE VILLAGE HALL strensallvillagehall.co.uk Email strensallhallbookings@yahoo. co.uk , or call Charlotte on 07562 398777.

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

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

WIGBY WALKERS Dorothy 01904 767392 YORK RAMBLERS www.yorkramblers.org.uk or eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk

SPORTS CLUBS CAPOEIRA IN YORK John Jobling on john@ciyc.org. uk or 07962963406 FUN SQUASH Dunnington. 5-8 years. Gary on 07739 808698 or email gs.crossland@btinternet.com HAXBY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Ian 07909 991541or www. haxbykarate.co.uk or info@ haxbykarate.co.uk.

HAXBY TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Neil 01904 761908.

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

Jason 07714471271 HUNTINGTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB PETANQUE CLUB

We are a small Petanque (boules) club that plays at Huntington Sports & Social Club, North Lane, every Thursday evening from 6pm. Playing is free but if you decide you like it and would like to join there is a small annual subscription to the Sports & Social Club - which has a bar! No special clothing or equipment is needed to get started. Call Kevin on 768381 or Sheila on 768849 NEW EARSWICK CRICKET CLUB Paul 07533655470 or paul. stimpson3@btinternet.com or Matt 07885282937 or matty_ noble@hotmail. co.uk HAXBY NETBALL CLUB Hannah on 07811 428731 HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB Pam 07547 095 603 or junior section, Audrey Smith 01904 761641.

NEW EARSWICK TENNIS CLUB Joanne 07835 948593 HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB Audrey Smith 01904 761641 / 07936 746 439 / 07547 095 603 TORASHIN KARATE CLUB Ian on 01904 490753 or ian. torashin@gmail.com www.torashin.co.uk PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUB Ruth 07886926420 POPPLETON BADMINTON CLUB Caroline Steel 01904 787191 or carosteel@hotmail.co.uk SANDBURN HALL BADMINTON CLUB. Stephen Marshall 01904 490440.

SHERIFF HUTTON BOWLS CLUB Jill Johnson 01347878545.

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

thompsonroy5@gmail.com STRENSALL COMMUNITY YOUTH AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION 07951 920308 or strensallsa@ tesco.net.

STRENSALL FOOTBALL CLUB. Clare Inkster 07932 392231 STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUB Jenny 01904 491010 STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS Jackie 01904 492993 STRENSALL THURSDAY EVENING BADMINTON CLUB Stephen Marshall 01904 490440 or stephen.marshall2@ homecall.co.uk WIGGINTON & HAXBY TABLE TENNIS wiggintonhaxbytable tennis.co.uk WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB Colin 01904 760877 or colin@ cellis23.plus.com WIGGINTON GRASSHOPPERS Richard 07814 266987 YORK HOTSHOTS CHEERLEADING CLUB Anna 07507638804 or e-mail yorkhotshots@hotmail.co.uk YORK ROULEURS www.yorkrouleurs.co.uk or email yorkrouleurs@gmail.com YORK TENNIS CLUB Clifton Park. www. yorktennisclub.net or John Moore on 07896636173

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

ACCOUNTANTS & BOOKKEEPING Filed Accountancy............52 PCLG Chartered Accountants. ......................................53

Gerlan Car Parts..............50 North Yorkshire Motors.....65 Paint X............................51 The Caravan Medic..........50

DRAINAGE

GRAPHIC DESIGN

ELECTRICIANS

Jorvik Design...................35 Number 23......................26

Aerial Solutions................57 BLTV Aerials....................15

COMMUNITY

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AP Design Services..........20 Prospect Design...............16 ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS Castle Howard.................25 Haxby Sports & Social Club ......................................28 Home Farm Car Boot........52 Ryedale Festival...............40 BATHROOMS Bluewater Bathrooms & Kitchens..........................11 Monks Cross Tiles & Bathrooms.......................22 BLINDS AA Blinds........................65 Artura Blinds....................10 Blind Image.....................19 BUILDERS AC Solutions....................52 ALH Builders....................16 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL Damsels in Success.........39 Steve Page......................38 CARPET CLEANING Clifton Carpet Cleaning.....61 Future Carpet Cleaning Services Ltd....................19 Kevin Atkinson Carpet Cleaning..........................12 Smart-Dry.......................28 CARPETS AND FLOORING Acomb Flooring................13 CARS & SERVICING Autoservices York Ltd.......51

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Sales Supply....................46

Easaway Environmental....63

CLEANING JClean............................20

Clydes Appliance Repairs.19

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

Astek Landscapes............68 Bartlett Tree Experts.........69 Dean’s Garden Centre......67 Jim’s Mowing..................66 Leslie Simpson Gardener..70 Linear Fencing & Landscapes.....................72 Lushington Garden Buildings. ......................................66 Oakwood Landscaping.....66 On The Fence (York) Ltd...66 R Verity Plant Hire & Groundworks...................71 Sharps World of Wood......72 Sutherland Building Company.........................69 Trevor Smith Landscapes.66 White Rose Resin Drives...70 York Landscapes Ltd........70 Yorkshire Tree Surgeons Ltd..................................70

AERIALS & AUDIOVISUAL

APPLIANCE REPAIR & WHITE GOODS

GARDENING

The Poppleton Centre.......27 COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY Computer Troubleshooters.47 G-TEC.............................52 NYCOM Ltd.....................52 COUNSELLING Steve Page......................38 DENTISTS Howardian Dental Practice.49

AC Solutions....................52 JDL Electrical Systems Ltd.6 Judge Electrical...............61 Wilson Electrical (York) Ltd.19 ESTATE AGENTS Hudson Moody.................80 FENCING & SHEDS Linear Fencing.................72 On The Fence (York) Ltd...66 Sharps World of Wood......72 York Landscapes Ltd........70 FINANCES Pen Life Associates Ltd....31 FIREPLACES & STOVES Focus Fireplaces................9 FOOD & DRINK Beechwood Close Hotel....37 FUNERAL DIRECTORS JG Fielder & Son..............47 GARAGE DOORS & REPAIRS Hobman Garage Doors.....23 Premier Garage Doors......64

HAIRDRESSERS Mandy Johnson Haircare in the Home........................38 HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS Gaia Holistix.....................38 Mandy Johnson Haircare in the Home........................38 Slimming World...............33 JOINERY Dukes Joinery..................65 Joinery and Property Services..........................70 JW Joinery......................20 Norton Joinery Ltd...........61 Robert High & Son Joinery.61 SM Maintenance..............57 KITCHENS & BEDROOMS Bedroom Revive...............30 Bluewater Bathrooms & Kitchens..........................11 Calladene’s Interiors.........10 Dream Doors.....................9 Instyle Kitchen & Bedroom Facelifts..........................55 Instyle Kitchens & Bedrooms..........................3 Kitchen Revive.................22

MARKETS Hovingham Village Market.37 MOBILITY MV Mobility.....................17 NURSERIES Puddleducks Nursery.......32 York Montessori Nursery...43 OPTICIANS Haxby Opticians...............45 PAINTERS & DECORATORS Dave Kavanagh Painting & Decorating...................65 SP Essex Painting & Decorating.......................20 PEST CONTROL York Environmental Services.. ......................................23 PHOTOGRAPHY Paul Crick Photography....38 PLASTERING ABM Plastering & Tiling....12 JD Plastering...................16 PLUMBING & HEATING BG Plumbing & Heating....13 DJC Plumbing, Heating & Gas Engineers..............20 Gas Servicing by Gemma.65 GW Plumbing....................2 Haxby Plumbing & Heating.19 HC Engineering Ltd..........57 JDL Electrical & Plumbing...6 Plumbing by Taylor...........65 PLUMBING (GENERAL) The 50 Plus.....................17 TP Plumbing....................23 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE HC Engineering Ltd..........57 Joinery and Property Services..........................70 RMB Building Maintenance....................20 SM Maintenance..............57 The 50 Plus.....................17 Ultimate Handyman..........47

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Yorkshire Home & Property Services..........................61 RENEWABLE ENERGY Peak Power Systems........16 ROOFING & GUTTERING Able Roofing....................65 JClean............................20 JW Joinery......................20

TRAVEL Conexo Travel..................55 TREE SURGEONS Bartlett Tree Experts.........69 Yorkshire Tree Surgeons Ltd..................................70 VETS

SOFT FURNISHING

Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic..............................74 Station House Vets...........73

Interiors at Nine to Eleven...5

WILLS

SOLICITORS

Yorkshire Riding Wills.......49

Mitchells Solicitors...........29

WINDOWS, DOORS & CONSERVATORIES

TILES Direct Tile Importers...........7 Monks Cross Tiles & Bathrooms.......................22 TILING ABM Plastering & Tiling....12

Cloudy2Clear Uk Ltd.........59 Inceil Ltd.........................15 Instyle Windows...............21 JG Trade Windows Ltd........7 Keepsafe Window & Door Repairs...........................13 Norton Joinery Ltd...........61 Square Deals Ltd ..............4 Window Distribution Ltd ...11

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS

Speedwell Blue (Ode to Sally)

By The Pastoral Poet The Summer sky is speedwell blue, And swallows cleave the balmy air.

The turtle dove’s caressing coo, Is softer than a whispered prayer.

And Sally, tender in my arms; Lost in the landscape of some dream, I cup her face with gentle palms, Fearful I might break the theme.

The loving cup is over brimmed, And topped anew each time I drink.

A prized possession, golden rimmed, Whose heady contents never shrink.

When swallows wing to warmer climes, And leave the headlands they once knew.

Not caring we of changing times, When skies are ever speedwell blue.

Clive Milson

Song Title Pictograms 1. Think Twice 2. Unchained Melody 3. Let’s Dance

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