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Beautiful homes in a stunning setting Mickle Hill is a vibrant community in the pretty market town of Pickering, gateway to the North York Moors. Designed for people aged 60 and over, this friendly village has a welcoming atmosphere and excellent facilities. When you live at Mickle Hill, you can enjoy each day to the full. With a team maintaining the buildings and grounds, your time is your own to see friends and family, go on holiday or explore new interests. When it comes to homes at Mickle Hill you’re spoilt for choice, with a wide range of beautifully designed one and two-bedroom Pavilion apartments and dormer bungalows available. If you ever need a helping hand, a dedicated care team can tailor a bespoke package for you, from temporary support if you’re recovering from an illness to ongoing care.

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elcome to our June edition.

At the time of writing, we’re in the throes of exam season in our house. Our last ever term involved with schools. It’s the end of an era; gone is balancing school pick-ups and holidays with work. I’ll have to find alternative distractions!

For those students leaving this summer, good luck with those exams. For those parents now less needed, deep breaths and remember, that whatever happens, it will be fine! At the time of writing, the election campaigns are just getting started. On announcing the election, it was as if the country took a resigned groan at the opportunity. But anyway, we should all take our chance to vote and trust that this election gives some end to the interminable talk on referendums where ‘no’ is not ‘no’ and ‘yes’ is at best at ‘maybe’! On a brighter note, there are two very different festivals happening in the area this month. Tickets are on sale now for the Ryedale Festival, which starts in July with great music and top class performers at beautiful venues around Ryedale. The brand new Atlas Festival, a ‘travel-based music and performance extravaganza’, promises entertainment from around the world. This starts on 29th July at Scampston Hall. See page 38 for details. Don’t forget to celebrate your Dad on Sunday 18th June. With five loud and opinionated daughters, mine has always needed appreciating! Happy Father’s Day to all you Dads out there! Well done to Anne Dransfield of Skelton for winning the April competition. All the best

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CONTENTS 6 Help at your event from local PCSO 8 Can you help York Rescue Boat? 10 Travel - China - Pandas in Chengdu 12 Competition 13 Luxury designer flooring from Style Flooring 21 BLTV Aerials 22 Wilberforce Duck Race 24 The 2017 Haxby Carnival 28 Go out on the tiles 30 Multiple Choice by Mary Mahon 32 A Crystal Clear Solution 36 Motoring - Kia Picanto 38 Atlas Festival 40 Ryedale Festival 45 Hovingham Village Market 49 What’s on in and around York 66 Puzzle page 68 Should you neuter your pet? 71 Caring for older pets 72 Gardening 77 Index of advertisers Please note that whilst the publisher takes care to be accurate no liability will be accepted under any circumstances should any of the contents of this magazine be incorrect. The Handy Mag does not endorse any advertising material included within this publication. The views expressed in the articles are not necessarily those of the publisher. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is strictly prohibited.

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We are looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers with a positive attitude, whether helping with our fundraising to pay for a rescue boat, safety equipment and volunteer training, or as operational crew deployed on our patrol boat and support vehicle. Either way, you will be a vital part of a close-knit team and, alongside being a great addition to your CV, volunteering with us gives you a chance to meet some great new people and the satisfaction of doing something to help the wider community. We can offer you a choice of exciting and fulfilling volunteer roles.

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China - Pandas in Chengdu to look straight into your soul. Wander along the trails and you gaze in wonder as you see pandas eat, sleep or play in large enclosures and, if you’re lucky, you may get within feet of a bear. But most of the time they’re far too busy to take any notice, for there’s bamboo to munch, trees to climb and mates and cubs to socialise with.

nly 1,000 giant pandas are believed to survive in the wilds of China, 80% of them in the south-west province of Sichuan where, in 1987, a Research and Breeding Centre for Giant Pandas was set up in a northern suburb of Chengdu. From the original six pandas rescued at the start of the programme, nearly 100 have been successfully bred, thus increasing the population without affecting those in the wild. Today this awardwinning centre is one of the best places in the world to see giant pandas in a semi-wild environment. Not surprisingly, the centre is a popular attraction for foreign and domestic tourists, including Chinese schoolchildren on their annual outing, but those in the know visit early in the morning to avoid tour groups and watch the pandas waking up, all set for their bamboo breakfast. It’s also a pleasant time to wander through the grounds, before the heat sets in, and enjoy over 100 hectares of greenery landscaped to resemble the bears’ natural habitat, with hills and lake, 400 species of trees and some 10,000 clumps of bamboo and bushes. In this natural environment the pandas are not as pristine and white as their cuddly toy counterparts, but despite their somewhat muddy bottoms you can’t help falling in love with those big dark eyes that seem

Besides the giant pandas, you’re almost sure to spot a few members of the red variety, much smaller and often going in pairs, sleeping in the trees, eating, lapping up water or just nosing around. Other rare breeds who found a home in Chengdu include blacknecked cranes, white storks and golden monkeys who live alongside song birds, egrets, peacocks and swans. Meanwhile the new-born pandas are cared for in the nursery, so tiny you can’t imagine they’ll ever grow into soft furry giants - but visitors who don’t mind the extra cost can have a peep or even a cuddle. But it is all in a good cause for this is a non-profit organisation and all funds are reinvested into the project. Besides the adoption scheme, the centre raises extra funds through various activities and the sale of panda memorabilia in order to sustain its twofold ambition: conservation and education. Conservation involves studying the behaviour and specific needs of pandas and encouraging breeding, naturally or, if that fails, by artificial insemination. Increasing numbers, they say, is the key to survival and the time may come when some bears born in captivity could be released into the wild. On the other hand, education means raising awareness about the giant pandas’ plight, not only in the Chengdu Centre but also worldwide by working with a range of partners far beyond the borders. Having settled in Edinburgh in December 2011, Tian Tian and Yang Guang haven’t managed to breed just yet but they are doing well and remain the only giant pandas in the UK.

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he Atlas Festival organisers promise a unique celebration of music, food, drinks and entertainment from around the globe right on our doorstep at Scampston Hall on 29th to 30th July 2017. Atlas is based on travelling and seeing the best the world has to offer. Alongside a great music line up featuring nearly every genre from world music to rap, hip-hop, chart, indie, dance, techno, jazz, plus many more across 4 stages, there is much more to see and experience. Organiser Lindsay Atkinson says, “The difference between Atlas and other ‘world music’ festivals is that we are not just focussing on the music, but also the experiences you get whilst travelling – the good, the crazy and the really different! There is lots to discover in Scampston’s gorgeous parkland from travel photography seminars to giant board games and meditation classes!”

Learn bushcraft with Ray Mears, enjoy inspirational travel speakers including Justin Miles who came back from being brain damaged in a car accident to a prolific explorer, street food cookery classes, the adventure park (where you can try out real outdoor activities such as rock climbing, surf simulators, stand up paddle boarding, yoga, martial arts etc.),

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special areas such as the Atlas Backpackers based on a real hostel and the Moroccan Souk where you can find creative wares to purchase. “Our stages reflect the travelling theme; the World Stage has our headline acts, world music plus a mixture of musical styles. The LA Rooftop Club is cool and classy, offering jazz, live vocalists and burlesque. The Full Moon Party is based on Thailand’s famous party and is a mishmash of Dance styles and UV paint keeping everyone dancing all night. The Long Haul Campsite stage is for the campers only and features the best of new bands, acoustic sets and campfire ditties. Basically there is something for everyone!” Artists so far include Sunday headliners Reef, Fatman Scoop, Toploader, Sian Evans, Goldie Lookin’ Chain, Tall Paul, Rui da Silva, Dave Mun, The Shakers, Rose Betts, Panjabi MC, N-Trance, Blow Trio, Red Hot Chilli Pipers (bagpipe band), Pacific, Seeds of Creation, Rogue One, DJ Kippax, Jimmy K with many more still to be announced. The tickets are in the form of boarding passes, and passports are included where you can collect stamps at the event to win prizes. The organisers have worked hard to make this festival about the best of

travelling the world. Lindsay says “As far as I can see there is not an event like this in the UK!” Book your tickets and find out more at https:// atlasfestival.co.uk/tickets/ Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ events/703141053172113/ The current ticket price is £54 for a day, and £115 for the 4 day long weekend with exclusive classes and bands. Children 4 and under go free and under 16s have discounted rates.

14th–30th July 2017 F R I DAY 14 T H JULY 11AM / PICKERING PARISH CHURCH

Coffee Concert

Royal Northern Sinfonia 5.30PM / HOVINGHAM HALL

Gala Concert Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Sally Beamish (narrator) SATU R DAY 1 5

JULY

11AM / ST JOHN AND ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, EASINGWOLD

Coffee Concert

A Shakespeare Songbook Sophie Bevan (soprano) Allan Clayton (tenor) Christopher Glynn (piano) 6PM / AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE THEATRE

Ryedale Festival Opera

The Garden of Disguises

4PM PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE

Afternoon Concert

Young Artist Platform 2 York Brass Quintet 7PM / AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE THEATRE

4PM / HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE

Young Artist Platform 1

Yorkshire Young Musicians Penny Stirling (director) Benjamin Powell (piano) 5.45PM / THE SALOON, DUNCOMBE PARK

Pre-concert talk Elizabeth Wilson 7PM / THE SALOON, DUNCOMBE PARK

Truth’s Disguise I Carducci Quartet Simon Callow (reader)

Late-night Candlelit Mozart 1 Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Experience Ensemble

11AM / PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE

Ways with Words 1

Lucy Beckett – Russian Writers and Persecution, from Pushkin to Putin

Kathleen Ferrier Award winners 1PM / HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE

Strings Workshop Jack Liebeck (violin) 4PM / ST MARY’S CHURCH, LASTINGHAM

TUE S DAY 1 8 T H JULY 10AM / ST MARY’S CHURCH, BIRDSALL

Pre-concert talk

Afternoon Concert

Young Artist Platform 3 The Willow Consort

Elizabeth Wilson

6.15PM /ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, HELMSLEY

11AM / ST MARY’S CHURCH, BIRDSALL

Pre-concert talk

Coffee Concert

Truth’s Disguise II Carducci Quartet Simon Callow (reader)

Elizabeth Wilson 7.30PM / ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, HELMSLEY

Truth’s Disguise IV

3PM / WINTRINGHAM COMMUNITY HALL

Carducci Quartet Simon Callow (reader)

Ways with Words 2

7PM / SLEDMERE HOUSE AND CHURCH

Double Concert I House Carducci Quartet Church Antidotum Arachne Palisander WE DN E S DAY 1 9

F R I DAY 21 S T J U LY 11AM / ST HILDA’S CHURCH, SHERBURN

Coffee Concert Joseph Shiner (clarinet) Alice Privett (soprano) Somi Kim (piano) 2PM / ST HILDA’S CHURCH, SHERBURN

Wind Workshop TH

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10AM / ST OLAVE’S CHURCH, YORK

Pre-concert talk Elizabeth Wilson 11AM / ST OLAVE’S CHURCH, YORK

Truth’s Disguise III Carducci Quartet Simon Callow (reader) 7PM /CASTLE HOWARD

MO NDAY 1 7 T H JULY

Morning Concert

The Garden of Disguises

Morning Concert 9.45PM / ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, HELMSLEY

11AM / HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE

Ryedale Festival Opera

Terry Waite – Taken on Trust SU NDAY 1 6 T H JULY

T H U R S DAY 20 T H J U LY

Triple Concert Long Gallery Jack Liebeck (violin) Guy Johnston (cello) Amandine Savary (piano) Chapel Pieter Wispelwey (cello) Great Hall Choir of York Minster Robert Sharpe (director)

Joseph Shiner 8PM / GRAND HALL, SCARBOROUGH SPA

Dreams and Visions Orchestra of Opera North S AT U R DAY 22 N D J U LY 10AM / PICKERING PARISH CHURCH

Pre-concert talk

‘The sun has set’: Schubert’s Piano Trio in E flat Katy Hamilton 11AM / PICKERING PARISH CHURCH

Coffee Concert Chloë Hanslip (violin) Pieter Wispelwey (cello) Danny Driver (piano) 4PM / PICKERING PARISH CHURCH

Young Artist Platform 4

Miranda Wright Singers

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

7.30PM / MILTON ROOMS, MALTON

Benny Goodman at Carnegie Hall Pete Long and his All-Star Orchestra Joan Viskant (vocalist) S UNDAY 23

JULY

3PM /GALTRES CENTRE, EASINGWOLD

Ways with Words 3

Simon Callow – Being Wagner 6PM / ST JOHN AND ALL SAINTS’, EASINGWOLD

Pre-concert talk

Swansongs Katy Hamilton 7PM / ST JOHN AND ALL SAINTS’, EASINGWOLD

Swansong Sir John Tomlinson (bass) Christopher Glynn (piano) 9.45PM / ST CUTHBERT’S CHURCH, CRAYKE

Late-night Candlelit Mozart 2 Elias Quartet Sally Beamish (viola)

Jessica Cale (soprano) Huw Wiggin (saxophone) Somi Kim (piano) 8PM / ST MARY’S PRIORY CHURCH, OLD MALTON

Llŷr Williams (piano) WE DN E S DAY 2 6 T H JULY 11AM / ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, HOVINGHAM

Coffee Concert Amy Harman (bassoon) Alasdair Beatson (piano)

Folk Music Workshop Chris Stout and Catriona Mackay 7PM / LONG GALLERY, CASTLE HOWARD

Chloë Hanslip and Danny Driver 9.45PM / ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, SLINGSBY

Late-night Candlelit Mozart 3 Maria Włoszczowska (violin) Matthew Huber (cello) Amy Harman (bassoon) Alasdair Beatson (piano)

10AM / ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH, MALTON

THURS DAY 2 7 T H JULY

Pre-concert talk

11AM / ST OSWALD’S CHURCH, FILEY

Katy Hamilton 11AM / ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH, MALTON

Morning Concert

Llŷr Williams (piano)

Coffee Concert Maria Włoszczowska (violin) Matthew Huber (cello) Alasdair Beatson (piano) Peter Thomson (reader)

Double Concert II House Schubert – Quintet Church Catriona Mackay and Chris Stout

Piano and Chamber Music Workshop

2PM / ST MARY’S PRIORY CHURCH, OLD MALTON

Sally Beamish in conversation

Francis Jackson at 100: a celebration Philip Moore (organ) Robert Sharpe (organ) Gordon Stewart (organ) John Scott Whiteley (organ) and others to be announced S AT U R DAY 29 T H J U LY 11AM / THE SALOON, DUNCOMBE PARK

Coffee Concert Lawrence Power (viola) Huw Watkins (piano) 3PM / THE SALOON, DUNCOMBE PARK

Ways with Words 4

Lucy Worsley – At home with Jane Austen 8PM /THE SALOON, DUNCOMBE PARK

Steven Osborne (piano) S U N DAY 30 T H J U LY 3PM / GARDEN OF THE WORSLEY ARMS HOTEL, HOVINGHAM

Garden Party Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band

Festival Service 6.30PM / HOVINGHAM HALL

Final Gala Concert

4.30PM / HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE

Royal Northern Sinfonia Bradley Creswick (violin) Lawrence Power (viola)

Young Artist Platform 5

7PM / AMPLEFORTH ABBEY

S AT U R DAY 4 T H N O VE M B E R 2017

The Tallis Scholars

7.30PM / YORK MINSTER

Peter Phillips (conductor)

with Katy Hamilton 3PM / ST MARY’S PRIORY CHURCH, OLD MALTON

8PM / ST MARY’S CHURCH, LASTINGHAM

Alasdair Beatson

Musicians of Ryedale School T U ESDAY 25 T H JULY

with Richard Shephard

5.30PM / ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, HOVINGHAM 2PM / HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE

7PM / SLEDMERE HOUSE AND CHURCH

Francis Jackson in conversation

2PM / RYEDALE FOLK MUSEUM

M O NDAY 24 T H JULY

Schubert at the piano

6.45PM / ST MARY’S CHURCH, LASTINGHAM

The Dream of Gerontius Sir Mark Elder (conductor)

FRIDAY 2 8 T H JULY

Sally Beamish Afternoon

11AM / ST OSWALD’S CHURCH, SOWERBY

Elias Quartet Catriona Mackay (clàrsach, concert harp) Sally Beamish (viola and piano)

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An evening with Stephen Booth at Haxby Memorial Hall “It was a warm summers evening at Haxby Memorial Hall, the place was packed to the rafters, anticipation hung in the air. Outside, the white and blue police tape fluttered in the breeze. The presence of Ben Cooper and Diane Fry was felt by everyone.” Stephen Booth creator of the Cooper and Fry crime novels, set in the Peak District, is coming to Haxby Memorial Hall on Monday 24th July at 7.30pm. A newspaper and magazine journalist for over 25 years, Stephen Booth was born in the English Pennine mill town of Burnley. He was brought up on the Lancashire coast at Blackpool, where he attended Arnold School. He began his career

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Local events in the York area this month STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WI MEETING

Tuesday 20 June The Life of an Auctioneer and Antique Valuation Evening. Competition : A china ornament. 7.15pm in Strensall Village Hall. New memebers always welcome. For more information please contact the Secretary on 01904 761198.

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

YORK ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY

3rd Wednesday of the month 1.30-3.30pm. Forget Me Not Memory Cafe, Tang Hall Last Tuesday of the month 1-3pm. Acomb Memory Café, Acomb. 1st Wednesday of the month 2-3.30pm. Boccia/Easy Sport, New Earswick Last Wednesday of the month Younger Peoples Group.Various venues York Thursday Afternoons Singing for the Brain.1.30-3pm at The Folk Hall, New Earswick Contact York Alzheimer’s society on

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PARKINSONS UK DANCE CLASS HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET Saturday 3 June Market opens 10.30am-1.30pm. www.hovingham-market.org.uk

Fridays weekly (during term time) Dance Class for people with Parkinson’s.10.30am at Wiggington Recreation Hall. There are a range of dance styles and classes are run by specially qualified teachers. www.danceforparkinsonsuk.org/ or contact Angela Kirkham, info@kirkhamhenry.co.uk

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

Saturday 7 October 10am til 4pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. If you would like to book a stall please contact Sue on 490522 or 07834 637003

Ryedale. Have a look at pages 40 for more details. Details of events are available online at www.ryedalefestival.com

SAVE THE DATE FOR DUNNINGTON VILLAGE SHOW EVENTS AT CASTLE HOWARD

Sunday 18 June Yorkshire Post Motor Show and Classic Car Rally.The motor show returns to Castle Howard and the North Lawn is the perfect backdrop for the hundreds of classic cars, vintage vehicles and modern motors. A programme of family entertainment and showcases takes place in the display arena on the South Event Field. Tickets from £8. Thursday 29 June to Sunday 2 July Castle Howard Flower Festival. Special guest arrangers from across the north of England will create a festival of traditional and contemporary designs to enhance and complement the house interiors. Featuring live pre-bookable demonstrations with celebrated floral designers, plus outdoor tours, drop-in talks and the gardens in full bloom. Included in admission with an additional charge for live demonstrations.

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Saturday 2 September Classes for all - Flowers, photography, fruit, home baking, vegetables, wine, handicrafts, art, preserves and childrens section. Schedules are available from D&Y Taylor Butcher, Station House Day Nursery Dunnington and Costcutter. For more information visit www. dunningtonfayre.org.uk or telephone 07703 518290

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Tuesday 27 June 9.30am at Pear Tree Farm, Monks Cross. Book with Catherine on catherinebutt71@hotmail.com Thursday 6 July 10.30am at The Elvington Room, Elvington Air Museum. Book with Marie on m.taylor058@ btinternet.com Booking is essential. These workshops aim to give anyone in contact with babies and young children the confidence to cope in the unlikely event of an emergency such as stopping breathing and choking.

COFFEE AND TEA ON THE GREEN

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

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

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14 - 30 July Two weeks of world-class performers in the many beautiful and historic venues in and around

Saturday 10 June Midnight Walk 2017. Ready, Set, Glow. From York College.

Passion, morality and mortality

Verdi's La Traviata at Joseph Rowntree Theatre

ork Opera presents in English, with orchestra, one of the world’s most popular operas - Verdi’s ‘La Traviata’. An opera packed with arias and choruses that you’ll soon recognise, such as the famous ‘Brindisi’ drinking chorus. The story follows fragile and life - loving courtesan Violetta, as she is forced to surrender her love for Alfredo, in order to protect his family’s reputation. Will she ever become reunited with her lover again before her fatal illness claims her? York Opera produce a number of operas, operettas and concerts each year, including some for charity and singers are from all over Yorkshire. La Traviata features some of the most challenging and revered music in the entire soprano repertoire. Enjoy the passion at Joseph Rowntree Theatre this month!

the team. There’ll be lots of fun for all with music, tombolas, entertainment, refreshments, a BBQ, games and prizes. The entrance fee is just a £1 donation. We look forward to seeing you then! For more information www. stleonardshospice.org.uk

THE PIP STOP CAFE AT APPLEFIELDS SCHOOL IN YORK Open every Friday morning from Friday 12 May to Friday 7 July (closed on 2 June) At Applefields School, Bad Bargain Lane, York, YO31 0LW. A selction of homemade cakes and coffee in a friendly environment.

ROTARY YORK AINSTY AND THE WILBERFORCE TRUST TO HOST A DUCK RACE Saturday 10 June 2.30pm. Duck Race by the War Memorial in Nether Poppleton where 100s of ducks will race for the chance to win £100, £50 or £25 if your duck finished first, second or third. Tickets are £1 per duck and available from the Wilberforce

Trust at 49 North Moor Road, Huntington York or Andrew Wordie from Rotary on 784877. Sponsor a duck, come on down to enjoy the race and help to make a difference for local people with sight and hearing loss.

POPPLETON GARDEN TRAIL

Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 July 11am - 5pm. 25 fascinating gardens and places to explore. Full weekend admissions with a wristband, £5 per adult with map (accompanied children free) available after 2 June from Cardland, Poppleton Post Office, Cafe Refresh at The Poppleton Centre and in the villages on the day. Telephone 01904 797478 www.poppletoncentre.org.uk

WILBERFORCE CHALLENGE WALK Saturday 24 June Walks are between 10 and 12 miles (with a 3.5 mile accessible walk open to all). Find out more and sign up for one of the sections: http://www.wilberforcetrust.org.uk/ donationslegacies/wilberforce-challenge/

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE

Friday 2 June to Saturday 3 June A Night at the Movies - Come and watch the talented dancers of En Pointe dance school, York, as they perform to music from your favourite films, dancing Ballet, Pointe, Acro, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap and Contemporary. Friday 9 June to Saturday 10 June Alan Bennett’s ‘Talking Heads’ - Three of Bennett’s original, thought provoking and still poignant monologues presented by three new directors.

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

Sunday 6 August York Run for All 10k - One of the most beautiful city

Tuesday 13 June to Saturday 17 June La Traviata. Verdi’s superb sparkling opera of passionate love, morality and mortality. Tuesday 20 June to Wednesday 21 June Wyrd Sisters. A wonderful comedy based on Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novel Friday 23 June to Saturday 24 June The Wizard of Oz (RSC Version) - We are Theatre present. Come with us to the land of Oz and find there really is no place like home. Featuring the classic songs Over the Rainbow and If I only had a brain this enchanting musical really is one for all the family.

runs in the UK, taking in some of this medieval city’s most stunning scenery. Registration is £20 (non refundable) with a minimum sponsorship goal of £100. To book your place please visit www.btrs.org. uk/york10k

We are Theatre

Terry Pratchett’s

We are theatre presents

(RSC version)

Performances on 23rd June 7.30pm 24th 2.30pm & 7.30pm At the Joseph Rowntree Theatre

The show includes the famous songs

Wyrd Sisters Adapted by Stephen Briggs

"Somewhere over the rainbow" and "If I only had a brain"

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or www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics of the MGM motion pictures score by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance & Vocal Arrangement by Peter Howard Adapted by John Kane from the motion picture screenplay

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Afternoon Tea Cruises

These delightful 2 hour cruises sail at 12 noon on selected Tuesdays and Wednesdays in June, July and September, 2017. Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea (with optional glass of Prosecco on boarding). Then sit back as you cruise past Bishopthorpe Palace whilst listening to the Captain’s informative sightseeing commentary.

Children’s Pirate and Mermaid Cruise

Ahoy there shipmates! Start your summer school holidays in style once again on board one of our most enjoyable cruises of the year; the YorkBoat Pirate & Mermaid Cruise!! Sailing at 12 noon or 2 p.m. on Friday 28th July, 2017. Bring your child along in their best pirate, mermaid or underwater costume for a fun hour, sailing on the jolly old “Captain James Cook” on the River Ouse. Use the promo code “handymag” to get 10% off any Afternoon Tea Cruise in June, 2017 (Not valid with any other offer • enter the code when booking online or over the phone)

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Wednesday 21 June Demonstration from Flowers to Fabric by Nell Whatmore. 2pm at St Chads Church Hall. For more details please contact 01904 415487 or email smadd@talktalk.net

R U TAKING THE P..?

Sunday 18 June York’s men only 5k race aimed at raising cash for, and awareness of, prostate cancer. R U Taking the P...? will be held in Rowntree Park on Father’s Day. The race is open to males aged over 15 and to fathers-and-son teams where the son is over 8. Walkers, joggers and runners are all welcome. Profits will go to York Against Cancer and to prostate cancer research by Professor Norman Maitland at York University. To enter online visit www.yorkagainstcancer.org.uk

JUMBLE SALE WITH SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES

Saturday 17 June Held in the village hall between 2pm and 4pm. In aid of York Against Cancer.

FRIENDS OF HUNTINGTON LIBRARY COFFEE MORNING

Monday 5 June 10am - noon at Huntington Library, Garth Road. Drop in for coffee and cake and discover the events happening at Huntington Library and the wider Explore York family of libraries. We also have a book sale, free wifi and a Hudl Session! For more information, please email friendsofhuntingtonlibrary@gmail. com or call 01904 552669. website: friendsofhuntingtonlibrary.weebly.com

SUMMER THUNDER DAY AT THE YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM

Sunday 4 June A selection of live jet and propellor aircraft all running for visitors to enjoy the authentic sounds and smells of aviation. A great day out for the whole family as well as aviation enthusiasts. Tickets may be purchased on the day or in advance via yorkshireairmuseum.org

YORK RAMBLERS

Saturday 3 June 10 mile Public Transport walk. 8.40am Trans Pennine Express from York to Scarborough Tuesday 6 June 6 miles from The Horseshoe Inn Levisham Wednesday 7 June 10 miles from Hebden nr Grassington near Old School Café 10 miles from Gillamoor Main St 7 miles from Goathland CP Saturday 10 June 8.5 Public Transport walk. TP Express from York to Middlesborough to catch Northern Rail to Great Ayton Tuesday 13 June 7 mile linear walk from Sutton on Forest church Wednesday 14 June 10 miles from Givendale Head Farm, north of Ebberston 7 miles from Birdforth Lay-by Corner Cupboard

Saturday 17 June 10.5 mile Public Transport walk 8.18 Northern Rail to Halifax. Tuesday 20 June 6 miles from Spiers House Camp Site Cropton Forest YO18 8ES Wednesday 21 June 10 miles from East Witton Village Green 10 miles from High Lair Lane, 1 mile west of Old Byland 7 miles from Ilkley wells Rd CP Saturday 24 June 9.5 mile Public Transport walk – No.2 Rawcliffe P&R bus Stn Ave, York (stop RM) or nr. Museum Gdns, every 10 mins to Rawcliffe P & R Office Wednesday 28 June 10 miles from Hole of Horcum CP 7 miles from Marton, street parking Full details can be found on our website yorkramblers.org.uk or eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk

RIPON ST CECILIA ORCHESTRA

welcome back to John Hendry and Hugh Ainsley, ‘our two incomers’ who will be presenting an off the cuff evening with echoes from old Sheriff Hutton. They explore the archives in different ways bringing to life some village characters and seeking fresh visions of past scenes and ways of life. As this will be our final meeting before the Summer break please come along and join in the nostalgia. It promises to be a very enjoyable evening. Members £2. Visitors £3 with refreshments.

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

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The North’s Premier Non Professional Orchestra. Saturday 1 July St Cecilia Chamber Orchestra.7.30pm at Holy Trinity Ripon. Kodaly: Summer Evening Mendelssohn: Octet Mozart: Divertimento No 3 Dvorak: Wind Serenade

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP MEETING

Tuesday 20 June 7.30pm in the Village Hall. ‘In Conversation’. A

Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 June 11 - 3pm starting at the Village Hall. Maps cost £4. Pop Up Cafe, crafts and other entertainment. All proceeds go towards the Village Pre-School and School.

Farlington to York (14 miles.) Both days 9.30am meet Blacksmith’s Arms, Farlington with car share to start. Finish Blue Bridge York on June 24. Contact Bob Jowett 01904 764702 bob.jowett1@ btopenworld.com

WIGGINTON AND HAXBY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE RIVER FOSS SOCIETY

Wednesday 14 June Evening walk 4 miles around Dunnington. Meet 6.30pm at the Cross Keys pub with optional meal afterwards. Contact Anne Bednarski 01904 764086 Thursday 15 June Himalayan Balsam Pull. Help us reduce the spread of this invasive plant along the River Foss. Work clothes required. Details of meeting point tba. Contact sdmike.05@gmail.com 01904 758510 Friday 23 & Saturday 24 June The full River Foss walk over 2 days. First half Easingwold to Farlington (15 miles). Second half

Tuesday 6 June Meeting at 7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Subject: Eye Tests in Africa with Ruth Perrott Guests welcome £4. Tuesday 4 July Summer Social Celebrating Independence Day charge of £5 for supper. More information on our website wiggihaxbywi.wordpress.com

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON AGAINST FRACKING

Wednesday 7 June 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Haxby Sports Bar. Come and visit our stall at Haxby Carnival on July 8th.

Crafty Clubs

Unemployed? Retired? Bored? Feeling isolated? Well come along and join one of our FREE weekly Crafty Clubs at:

Haxby Crafty Club & Coffee Morning Every Monday New Venue - Old School House, Wigginton (11am-2pm)

Huntington & New Earswick Crafty Club Every Wednesday Huntington Community Centre (10am-12pm) Up to date information is available at http://activ8learning.co.uk/crafty-clubs/ To book your place for these FREE sessions or for further information call 01904 693111 or 07772 107763 or email admin@activ8learning.co.uk Company No. 05535863. Charity No. 1111626.

Any donations for future projects will be gratefully received.

CLAXTON & SAND HUTTON PLANT FAIR

Sunday 11 June 10.30am until 3.30pm. Sales of annuals, prennials, herbs, shrubs etc. Plant advice, Primrose Bank, Garden Wood Creations, childrens activities, Art Market, Wood Turner, garden book stall, refreshments all day. In aid of village hall funds. See page 78. www.claxton-sandhutton.org.uk

SCARECROW TRAIL IN SHERIFF HUTTON

Sunday 25 June Come and walk around the village and see the scarecrows! Trail opens at 10.30am, refreshments, stalls and family fun from noon and prize for best scarecrow awarded at 3pm. All money raised will go towards supporting Sheriff Hutton Primary School PTFA.

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

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SHERIFF HUTTON 80/40 CELEBRATION WEEKEND

Saturday 1 July 6.30pm for 6.45pm. Concert of popular, jazz and folk music featuring “Oldish Spice”, 60/70/80s music from Nottingham’s finest harmony choir, Jersey’s petethompsonjazz and folk music from the “Drummers”. Bar, BBQ, Raffle. Donations for the church but book if food needed. Sunday 2 July Afternoon tea in the Churchyard at 2.30pm

and Choral Evensong at 4pm with Helmsley Chamber Choir. Preacher: Rev Canon John Brown, Chairman of the Church Visitor & Tourism Association. For information contact jsoak@gmail.com 01347 878754 or thompsonroy5@gmail.com 01347 878644

HAXBY NETBALL CLUB ARE TRAINING AGAIN THROUGH THE SUMMER MONTHS

Mondays at the Courts in York Road Haxby 7.30 till 9pm, with a view to playing in York District League October till March. All over 15 years of age are welcome. Junior section 11-16 years old Mondays, 6-7.15pm. For more details call Val on 07708 050 307 or Kirsty 07825 177668

ATLAS FESTIVAL

Saturdy 29 & Sunday 30 July At Scampston Hall. For more information see page 38.

EVENTS AT ST NICKS

Saturday 17 June 10am-1pm. Help control Himalayan Balsam in St Nicks Nature Reserve.This highly invasive non-native plant threatens York becks by destabilising their banks and luring pollinating insects away from native wildflowers. Suitable for all ages. Free entry. Saturday 17 June 12-4pm. Wastebusters’ Fest. Ever wondered what happens to rubbish? Is it worth your effort to recycle? Get your answers at this fun day of activities for all ages such as: explore interactive Story of ‘Waste’, enjoy a tasty meal made from would-be-waste food, bring an item to mend in a Fix-it Cafe, have your bike inspected by Dr Bike, learn to compost or bring up to five reusable items to swap. This event is part of York Festival of Ideas. Free entry, donations welcome. Friday 23 June 1-4pm. Discover the wildlife of Tang Hall and Osbaldwick Becks such as Water Voles, Otters, Dragonflies and Grey Wagtails. Suitable for all ages. Free entry, donations welcome. Free family-friendly volunteering events just come along: Wednesdays - Derwenthorpe Wildwatch 2-5pm meet at Derwenthorpe Super Sustainable Centre, off Derwent Way YO10 3NP Thursdays - Himalayan Balsam Bashing 5.30-7.30pm meet a St Nicks. Fridays - Greening up Heworth Holme 10am12pm meet at Bad Bargain/Tang Hall Lane entrance. 21st June - Becks Cleanup Day 10am-1p. Meet at St Nicks

ST HELEN AND THE HOLY CROSS, HAXBY AND WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB MEETING Tuesday 13 June 7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall Commencing. A Floral demonstration by Sue Spencer entitled; A Rhapsody of Flowers.

The arrangements will be raffled at the end of the evening. Tea and coffee will be available. Visitors welcome cost £5 on the door. Do come and enjoy a relaxing evening with friends. New members always welcome. Further details from Janet Pepper on; 01347 823601 or Joan McBurney on 01347 878544 See also www.haxbyandwiggintonflowerclub. com

STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

Wednesday 28 June St Marys Treasure Hunt - A Treasure Hunt around the churchyard at St Mary’s Church, Strensall. Come and take part in the quiz and afterwards find out more about some of the people buried there. Meet at the Church at 7pm.

HUBY & SUTTON SHOW

Saturday 24 June The 123rd agricultural show is at the beautiful Sutton Park by kind permission of the Sheffield Family. For more information www. hubyandsuttonshow.org.uk/

CHORAL EVENSONG WITH THE STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS

Sunday 11 June 5.30pm at St Helen’s Church, Escrick. The service will follow the 1662 Prayer Book order of service and will include fine a capella music directed by Stuart Nettleship plus hymns and psalms accompanied by St Helen’s organist Nigel Bellamy. The Service will include canticles by Orlando Gibbons, Responses by Rose and the anthem “Locus Iste” by Anton Bruckner. Do come and attend this service and enjoy the delights of great church music sung by one of the most innovative local choirs in one of the loveliest churches in the area.

SCAMPSTON HALL

Sunday 4 June Spring Plant Fair. 10am - 4pm. Our bi-annual plant fair returns! The perfect day out for gardeners! Specialist and unusual plants, expert advice and delicious cream teas. Tickets also include entry into the Walled Garden and Parkland. £7.50 for adults, £3.50 for RHS members, Children go free.

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THE ST ANDREW SOCIETY OF YORK COFFEE MORNING

Saturday 3 June The President and members of the Society will be holding a coffee morning & summer fayre in support of the work of ‘York Mind’. ‘York Mind’ is an independent provider of high quality mental health services in York and its surrounding area. Held in Haxby Memorial Hall between 10am and 12 noon. Stalls include costume jewellery, books, cakes and produce, with fun and games for all. Admission is £2 which includes tea/coffee and scone. The St Andrew Society, founded in 1894 is open to anyone interested, celebrating all things Scottish and the cultural links with the City of York. See www.yorkscot.org.uk or contact the Society on 01937 360119 for more information.

YORK BRANCH OF THE EMBROIDERER'S GUILD

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

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JUNE EVENTS AT STRENSALL LIBRARY YORKSHIRE Wednesday ARBORETUM 21 June 7pm Saturday 3 & 10 June

Midsummer Poetry Evening Dawn Chorus Walk between 5am & 7.30am.

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Mondays U5 Story Time from 3.30pm-4pm. We are continuing to look for more volunteers on a rotation basis (each volunteer once a month) to help deliver this weekly session. Stories, nursery rhymes, play with musical instruments, glove puppets and musical lycra are offered in each session. We will also have toys from our Explore Toy Library to play with and borrow. Monday 5 June 3.30 – 4pm. We will be running a mini Baby Sensory session as part of our usual U5 storytime. This Bookstart drop in session is free!

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FILM AT THE FOLK HALL

Friday 23 June ‘Carol’ with special guests LGBT Plus network. This is a romantic drama set in New York City in the early 1950’s, the story is about a forbidden affair between an aspiring female photographer and an older woman going through a difficult divorce. With tickets costing £4 for nonmembers/£3 for members and reasonably priced snacks and drinks from the folk hall’s licensed

Saturday 3 June 1.15 – 4.45pm. Explore Your Imagination At Strensall Library free event). Create some beautiful painted jam jars with Rainbow Elf Entertainments (For adults from 1.15pm - 2.15pm. Learn more about the North Yorkshire Fire Brigade and see their red shiny fire engine up close! (For ages 4-11 yrs from 2.30pm – 3.30pm. Enjoy a “Jump Into A Story” storytelling session with the marvellous Mud Pie Arts (For ages 3-5 yrs from 3.45pm-4.45pm. Please book your free place in advance of the event. Each session can be booked separately. Carers to stay with children please. 19 The Village, Strensall. Telephone 01904 552677, www.exploreyork.org.uk

'PLANTING OUT' TIME AT POPPLETON COMMUNITY NURSERY RAILWAY

The month of June is ‘planting out’ time for gardeners, and at Poppleton Community Railway Nursery you will find a great selection of affordable bedding and vegetable plants, herbs, perennials and alpines. Hanging basket plants are in stock, too. The Nursery is open every Saturday in June from 10am-1pm, and all day on Wednesdays and Fridays. if you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Nursery. www.poppletonrailwaynursery.co.uk

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Sunday 11 June Garden Walk at 2pm. Informative yet relaxing walk around the cemetery gardens. Sunday 18 June A Cemetery Stroll at 2pm. Discover interesting monuments and characters buried. Sunday 25 June Garden Walk and Honey Bee Talk at 2pm. Enjoy a tour of the cemetery gardens, then find out about bees with Beekeeper Anthony Day. Monday 26 June Gateway Community Choir at 7.30pm. Entrance £5, pay on the door.

Saturday 15 July The Skapones. Free entry. Telephone 01904 768300 www.haxbysportsandsocialclub.co.uk

HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A MEETING

Friday 16 June “Patagonia, The Uttermost Part of the Earth” by Tony Burkitt. You are welcome to come to our meetings for retired people on the 3rd Friday of each month at 2pm in Wigginton Recreational Hall with guest speakers, and to find out about our activities and events. Members £1, Visitors £3 including refreshments. For more information contact our secretary on 01904 768227 or see our website at www.u3asites.org.uk/haxby-wigginton

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appy 10th birthday!! The Burton Agnes Jazz & Blues Festival, which began in 2007, is celebrating its tenth anniversary over the weekend of Friday 30th June to Sunday 2nd July 2017. To help us celebrate we’re welcoming very special guests from the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, home to the internationally renowned St Lucia Jazz Festival. Come and enjoy the best of Saint Lucian jazz talent, with the island’s famous rum cocktails and Caribbean cuisine. The festival is uniquely set in one of the UK’s finest Elizabethan stately piles, our very own Burton Agnes Hall! Over twenty five bands provide a weekend of Jazz and Blues from our manicured lawns and inside our ornately carved Great Hall. Civilised camping with hot showers in the adjacent park field, children’s entertainers, local ale and food inspired The Independent to describe the Festival as “Possibly the most enjoyable jazz concert I’ve ever attended”.

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Sales of Annuals, Perennials, Herbs, Shrubs etc. Plant advice, Primrose Bank, Garden Wood Creations, Children’s activities, Art Market, Wood Turner, Garden book stall. Refreshments all day. The fair will offer a wide range of plants, from intriguing house-plants that wave their leaves, to rarely-available vigorous climbers from Chile, as well as the unusual perennials for your summer borders; architectural and ornamental foliage plants; herbs; vegetable and fruit plants; grasses, and wild flowers beloved by bees. Pictograms 1. Fit For Nothing 2. Tied Up In Knots 3. The Burning Question

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