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As I’m writing (first week of May), the temperature is soaring and there is a sense of excitement at the prospect of a Bank Holiday bathed in sun. I could be out enjoying time in the garden - had my other half not treated the lawn with moss killer and fertiliser so I can’t walk on it! He was going away for work though and I suppose we can look forward to a lovely green lawn when it’s raining in a couple of weeks’ time! In the office we really value those quieter moments after we’ve sent an edition to print. Chasing down those last bits of editorial, adverts and community events, jigging and re-jigging space and checking the index before pressing the sign-off button with the printers is super stressful. I have every admiration for weekly or daily publications – I just couldn’t do it! It’s simply lovely for a few fleetingly brief days to feel we have a whole fresh month ahead. At the first opportunity we tend to have a team meeting, over cake and coffee at a local café, to regroup and start planning the next one. Our advertising makes up about 50-60% of our pages and is always in – it’s what pays for the rest! We then have (sometimes tense) discussions about what else we can include. We work hard to give some space to everything but sometimes there’s just so much going on. The summer months are often like this as they’re awash with local events, from small village fetes to larger community-run events. If you have a local event happening in July or August – or even September – please let us know early so we can save you some space. So it’s no surprise that this month’s edition is super busy. Our comprehensive event listings are worth a
CONTENTS 6 Puzzles 10 Make a difference to young people in York 12 Short Story – The Ice Sculture 19 Dalby Forest – the perfect place for a pedal 20 Your local PCSO would love to come to your community event 24 Travel – Milan Cathedral 27 Got some time to space? 30 Motoring – 10 Electric vehicle myths 33 Instyle Windows 34 Wilberforce at the Great Yorkshire Show 36 Tom Jones Headlining Music Showcase 40 Ryedale Festival 44 What’s on in and around York 63 Gardening – Creative containers 69 Veterinary Nurses awareness month 70 Arthritis in dogs 73 Local groups
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Milan Cathedral door greets visitors with stunning bas-reliefs, while the 18th century sundial is still used to set the clocks around town. Large enough for 40,000 people, the interior is striking, with five broad naves supported by 40 columns. At 45 metres, the central aisle is the highest in a finished Gothic church and is decorated with impressive stained glass windows. Up above the apse, a small red light marks the holy place where a nail from the cross is kept. On the Feast of the Holy Cross in mid-September, the archbishop of Milan is slowly hoisted up in an angel-decorated basket to bring the relic down for display on the altar.
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Some of things you could be doing include: • Helping with public collections at local supermarkets and shopping centres • Placing and emptying collection tins in local shops and businesses. • Organising events and encouraging other people to fundraise for Marie Curie • Being the friendly face of Marie Curie at all events and collections you’re involved in Jennifer continues, “Volunteering means you’re enabling us to care for and support more people living with a terminal illness in North Yorkshire. Every one of us in the UK will be affected at some point by a terminal illness, and we need support so that we can provide the care everyone deserves at the end of their life. Help us to help us help more people. Simple as that!” If you would like more information about the Fundraising Group or other volunteering opportunities, please get in touch with Jennifer on 01904 755260 or jennifer. carmichael@mariecurie.org.uk.
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5. You can’t go very far
Most electric vehicles now have a range in excess of 150 miles, with 200 miles becoming the norm – and the average journey is less than nine miles.
6. There’s nowhere to charge them Confusion surrounds the running and operation of an electric car. Here, we try to clear that up.
1. You can’t boil the kettle while charging an electric car
A National Grid report warned that home networks might struggle to cope with high-capacity car charging. However, EV owners with a low-capacity home network wouldn’t have a high-capacity charger, so there’s little chance of the network being overloaded.
2. EVs are more expensive than petrol and diesel cars
Generally, the base price of an EV will be slightly more expensive, but manufacturers compensate by offering a generous specification so that with the government’s £4,500 zero-emission vehicle grant taken into account, they’re a pretty good deal, plus have low running costs. What’s more, as EV technology becomes more prevalent, costs will reduce – the new Nissan Leaf starts at £1,500 less than the old one.
3. They’re more likely to catch fire in a crash
Concerns about crash safety are largely driven by a couple of high-profile Tesla Model S fires in 2013. The EV maker upgraded its underbody battery pack protection in 2014 but also noted that the odds of fires in its cars were “five times lower than those of an average gasoline car”.
4. You can’t drive them in car washes or when it’s raining Water and electricity don’t mix, so manufacturers
Long trips require a bit more planning, but charge point locator Zap Map indicates there are almost 15,000 connectors at more than 5,000 locations in the UK, with more added all the time. Plus, rapid chargers can provide 80 per cent of charge in about 30 minutes.
7. The batteries don’t last very long
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The energy required to build an electric car can make it less environmentally friendly to produce than a traditionally fuelled car. However, a Norwegian study quoted by the BBC estimates an EV is about 10 per cent better over its life cycle, and that will continue to improve.
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yedale Book Festival invites guests to join them on their inaugural Journey Fest Weekend this summer.
The Festival, which holds literary events throughout the year in the Ryedale district of Yorkshire, is trying something different this year - its first journey-themed weekend, Friday 29th June to Sunday 1st July 2018 (inclusive). Sarah Tyson, Festival Director, said: “The event will include appearances from some the best travel and nature writers as well as fiction favourites, history, a craft workshop and traditional storytelling.” The weekend begins on the morning of Friday 29th June with former airhostess Toni Mackenzie, who penned the bestselling self-help title, ‘Your Flight to Happiness’ following a life-changing experience when she crash-landed. Followed in the afternoon with a paper craft workshop led by York artist Lu Mason who will be helping people to design and make a mobile from re-cycled maps and atlases. A special Journey for Freedom dinner takes place at the Old Lodge Hotel, Malton, on the Friday evening with guest speakers Christina Lamb and Emma Jane Kirby (pictured), authors of ‘The Girl from Aleppo’ and ‘The Optician of Lampedusa’ whose books have been described as putting “a human face on the refugee crisis”. Proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Refugee Council charity that is working in North Yorkshire.
from storyteller Ian Douglas. Sunday 1st July will appeal to ramblers of all abilities as Andrew White, presenter of the television series ‘Walks Around Britain’, will lead a guided walk to Scampston Park (about 6 miles), ending with a visit to Malton Show. Sarah concludes: “Summertime is wonderful time of year to celebrate journeys of every kind and we look forward to meeting new friends in Malton this summer.” Tickets from www.ryedalebookfestival.com
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on headlining this years Music Showcase and being back with The Voice Sir Tom Jones, one of the biggest names in the music business, is set to return to York Racecourse to entertain the crowds on Music Showcase Friday evening, 27 July.
“The York races crowd were tremendous on my last visit, I’ve always loved outdoor shows and it’s always lovely to be asked back, we’re going to have some fun.”
Your popularity never seems to wane and your fanbase continues to attract new, younger generations, why do you think that is? It’s unavoidable and true that all performers and artists go through ups and downs. The only thing you can do is have confidence in yourself and your abilities and hope that the work you do is well received. It’s impossible to predict that moment in time when somebody who sees you will be the person who will offer the next opportunity. And who knows where that opportunity will lead? You’ve played at York Racecourse before (2015 was the last time), what is it about the racecourse shows that you enjoy playing as we know you have done a few around the UK before? The racecourses put on a great night out for everyone. Who wouldn’t want to come to see the world’s best horses and jockeys run, have excellent food and drink, have great fun with their friends, and see top-notch entertainment?
What can people expect from a Tom Jones concert that wont have seen you before? If someone hasn’t seen me live before, then they will get more than they ever imagined. This is the same for all live performances (if they’re good) — and it’s the reason why people spend their hardearned money and precious time to go out and experience a live show — they will get to know the performer much better and they’ll be taken to a wonderful place. If there was one show that you’ve done throughout your career that you could relive, can you tell us which one and why? You can never relive the past in the same way, so although I appreciate and enjoy the memories, I always look to the future. With such a catalogue and recent critically acclaimed albums, how do you keep your set lists interesting for you but also ensure your audience goes home happy? By mixing it all up and keeping things fresh. Actually, most people are delighted by surprises. They feel invigorated when they’ve experienced something unexpected. There are a few things I keep the same as well, simply because they are so good as they are. It’s fair to say you’ve recorded a lot of different musical styles throughout your career, have there been any genres that you haven’t done and would like to explore or genres that you just don’t want to touch? Although I’ve been pretty flexible over the years, of course there are genres that I just wouldn’t touch
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Sunday 3 June Afternoon Tea. 2pm at Gray’s Court, York Tickets £19.95. Available from 07516 066599 or info@yorkbreastfriends.org Tuesday 5 June Post-Surgery lingerie and beauty evening. 6.30pm at M&S Parliament St, York. Post-surgery lingerie,
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to make these beautiful and much appreciated products. Bring a machine, your sewing kit or your willingness to help to join in the fun. Please do let us know you are coming. Tuesday 26 June BFY Luncheon Club 12-2.30pm at Hopgrove Toby Carvery, York. A social gathering and free lunch for those who have had a breast cancer diagnosis at any time in their lives. Newcomers welcome. Booking not essential but its useful to know if you are coming. For more information on any of the above events please contact us on 07516066599 or info@yorkbreastfriends.org.
SPEAREHEAD COMMUNITY CAFE IN STRENSALL Wednesdays 9am - 12 noon at Spearehead Hall, St Mary’s Church Strensall. Homemade cakes and bacon Butties. Very friendly cafe. Children’s area. Everyone very welcome.
EVENTS AT THE POPPLETON CENTRE
Sunday 10 June Vintage Tea Dance. 4-7pm. Tickets £15 per person, which includes tuition and afternoon tea, available online at poppletoncentre.org.uk or from Cafe Refresh. See page 54. Saturday 30 June ‘Gin Festival’ - Noon onwards at Main St, Upper Poppleton. Live Music, Food, Bouncy Castle, Family Friendly Fun. See page 54
YORK ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY
Activities and Services in York First Wednesday of the month Boccia and Easy Sports. 2pm - 3.30pm at New Earswick Bowls Club, Huntington Road, Huntington, YO32 9PX Second Wednesday of the month Read and Reminisce Together. 10.30am - 12 midday at York Explore Library, Museum Street, York, YO1 7DS Second Tuesday of the month Dance Café. 1.45pm - 3.30pm at Clement’s Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York, YO23 1BW Last Wednesday of the month Group for Younger People with Dementia. 2pm 3.30pm at the Spurriergate Centre, Spurriergate, York. YO1 9QR Every Thursday Singing for the Brain. 1.30pm - 3pm at New Earswick Methodist Church Hall, Lime Tree Avenue, New Earswick, York, YO32 4BE If you would like to attend any services then contact Alzheimer’s Society York and Selby on 01904 567701 or email yorkservices@ alzheimers.org.uk
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Every Wednesday Opens every Wednesday morning between 10am and 12 noon at New Earswick Folk Hall.
HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET Saturday 2 June Market opens 10.30am-1.30pm. www.hovingham-market.org.uk
NEW EARSWICK SHARING TOGETHER
Wednesday mornings & Second Sunday of the month 10-12 noon at the Sleeper Path Community Garden and Allotment. Weather permitting. Sunday afternoon opening from 2pm to 4pm.
PARKINSONS UK DANCE CLASS
Fridays weekly (during term time) Dance Class for people with Parkinson’s.10.30am at Wiggington Recreation Hall. There are a range of dance styles and classes are run by specially qualified teachers. www.danceforparkinsonsuk.org/ or contact Angela Kirkham, info@kirkhamhenry.co.uk
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EXPLORE HAXBY LIBRARY
Fridays Under 5’s storytimes with rhymes and toys. 2.303pm at Oaken Grove community centre. Free. Contact Haxby Library on 01904 552660 or haxby@exploreyork.org.uk
SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES
Saturday 23 June Jumble Sale in aid of York Blind and Partially Sighted. 2pm- 4pm in the Village Hall.
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.
DEMENTIA FORWARD WELLBEING CAFE Tuesdays 10.30am - 12 noon at Methodist Church, Easingwold. £3 per person includes cake and hot drinks. If you would like to join us please contact 01904 692473.
HAXBY AND WIGGINTON AGAINST FRACKING
Meets 1st Wednesday monthly 7.30 - 9.30pm at Haxby Sports Bar North Lane. This group opposes fracking and unconventional shale gas extraction primarily in the local area. Most of York and the surrounding areas are covered by licences to extract gas. Email Hawagainstfracking@gmail.com
HAXBY & WIGGINTON SENIORS SOCIAL GROUP Tuesdays Bingo at 1.30pm at Oaken Grove Community Centre.
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STOCKTON ON FOREST DRAMA GROUP
Tuesdays 7.30pm at Stockton Village Hall. We are also looking for new members. Please contact Pat on 01904 400327 or email j.malcolm123@gmail.com
FRIENDS OF YORK WALLS
Saturday 16 June Opening of Fishergate Postern Tower. Fathers Day weekend. Opening times are usually 10.30am -4pm. www.yorkwalls.org.uk
YORK SCOTTISH DANCE CLUB Monday Evenings 7.30 to 10pm at English Martyrs’ Church Hall. Dalton Terrace, York. All welcome, no partner or experience needed. Cost £3, refreshments included in the price.
SHIPTON COMMUNITY CAFE
Tuesdays 2pm until 4.30pm. Tea, coffee and homemade scones and cakes. All welcome.
BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH AND SUPPORT EVENTS Saturday 2 June BIg Bike Ride. At Grange Park Sports Club, Grange Park, Wetherby, LS22 5NB. Entry starts at £20. For more information and to sign up visit www.btsr.org.uk/bbr2018
Saturday 23 June & Sunday 24 June Total Warrior Leeds Bramham Park. Come prepared for 30 punishing obstacles along a 12k route and earn your free victory beer. Join team BTRS and become a warrior! www.btrs.org.uk/totalwarrior Sunday 8 July The Leeds 10K is Run for all’s first and some would still say best run. Come and experience the unrivalled atmosphere and the electric finish of this fantastic race. Registration is £20 (non re-fundable) with a minimum sponsorship goal of £100. To register your place call the office on 0113 340 0111 or http://www.btrs.org.uk/SupportUs/Take-Part/All-Events/Leeds-10k
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STRENSALL LIBRARY
Friday 29 June 3.30pm-4.30pm we will be running a free Suncatcher craft session for children aged 5-11 years. If your child likes painting suncatcher hot air balloons, trains, fairies, dragons, unicorns, fairy cakes then please book a free place in advance of the event. Every Tuesday Strensall Library’s free U5 Story Time. 11am11.30am. We are continuing to look for more volunteers on a once a month basis to help deliver this weekly session. Stories, nursery rhymes, play with musical instruments, glove puppets and musical lycra are offered in each session. In addition to U5 Story Time volunteers, we are also looking for the following volunteer help – IT Buddies and Events Assistants. Bringing The Library Service To You For customers that are currently unable to visit Strensall Library, we also offer a free Home Library Service. Once a month, our volunteers can deliver and collect books of all kinds to anyone that is unable to visit us. We can deliver fiction, nonfiction, stories on audio CD as well as books in large print. Please contact Sarah at the Library. 19 The Village, Strensall. T: 01904 552677, Email: strensall@exploreyork.org.uk. website www.exploreyork.org.uk
STRENSALL AND HUNTINGTON WI Tuesday 19 June 7.15pm in Strensall Village Hall. Meeting - ‘The oldest sweet shop in the world.’ For more information contact the Secretary, Dorothea Scarlett, York 01904 761198.
FRIENDS OF HUNTINGTON LIBRARY COFFEE MORNING
Monday 4 June 10am – noon at Huntington Library, Garth Road, York. 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!
DUNNINGTON YORK AGAINST CANCER JUMBLE SALE
Every month on the second Wednesday 10am to 11.15am at the Reading Rooms, Dunnington. Entrance cost 20p. Good quality ladies, gents and children’s clothing as well as linens, books, toys and bric a brac. Shop opens Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9.30am to 12noon. Tuesday also 1.30 to 4.00 and Jumble Sale days on a Wednesday.
WIGGINTON AND HAXBY WI
Tuesday 5 June 7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall Cheese Making Demonstration. Competition: A Cheese Straw. Monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of the month. Guest are very welcome. Come and give us a try £4. Look on our website for more details. www.wiggihaxbywi.wordpress.com
EVENTS AT DUNNINGTON
Saturday 28 July It’s A Knockout - Enter a minimum of 6 maximum of 10 people per team. (Booking essential, limited places). For further details and booking visit www.dunningtonfayre.org.uk Sunday 19 August Dunnington Village Show at Dunnington Reading Rooms. Refreshments available including bacon butties, cakes etc. www.dunningtonfayre.org.uk
THE BUS STOP - COMMUNITY CAFE
Wednesday 20 June 9.30-11.30am at Huntington Methodist Church, Strensall Road, Huntington. Open on the first and third Wednesday of the month. All welcome.
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HAXBY AND WIGGINTON U3A MEETING
Friday 15 June There is no speaker this month. This is an open meeting to showcase all the many U3A activities. Come and meet group leaders and see some of the action! Doors open at 1.30 pm for 2 o’clock at Wigginton Recreational Hall. Members £1, visitors £3 including refreshments. For further information contact our secretary on 01904 768227 or visit our website at www. u3asites.org.uk/haxby-wigginton
STRENSALL COMMUNITY CARNIVAL
Saturday 23 June 12-5pm at Strensall Village Hall. For more information contact strensallcc@ outlook.com See Page 22
YORK SECOND SUNDAY CEILIDHS
Sunday 10 June 7.30pm to 10pm at St Aelred’s Community Centre, behind the church just off Melrosegate at Fifth
Avenue, York. Live band, Greensleeveless, & calling led by Ros. All welcome. Call Ros Batchelor 01904 624216 or visit www. yorkceilidhclub.org.uk
STOCKTON-ON-THE-FOREST & HOPGROVE HISTORY GROUP MEETING
Thursday 21 June ‘Yorkshire Film Archives’ in the Long Room, Village Hall at 7.30pm.
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Wednesday 13 June AGM 6pm at Shepherd Hall, St Peters School, Bootham, York. At 6.30pm, Dr Meg Boulton. Mapping on the edge: Conceptualising Place, space and landscape through Inuit artefacts. www.theartssocietyebor. wordpress.com
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MALTON SHOW
Sunday 1 July Scampston park, nr Malton. Horses, Livestock, Vintage, Fur & Feather, Classic Cars, Sheep Dogs, Horticulture, Baking, Handicraft, Photography, Trade Stands, Craft stalls, Children’s entertainment, dog show and agility course. See page 44
THE TUESDAY LUNCHEON CLUB YORK (LADIES)
Tuesday 12 June Mr Chris Cade ‘The Railway King - George Hudson’. The club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from October to June at York Racecourse for a 3 course lunch followed by an interesting speaker. New members are very welcome. For further details regarding membership, please call the Treasurer on 01937 833065
STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP
Wednesday 27 June 7pm at St Mary’s Church, Strensall. A Treasure Hunt around the churchyard. Come and take part in the quiz and afterwards find out more about some of the people buried there. All welcome. Non-members, £3 at the door. Membership £12 per year. For full programme see: slhg.weebly.com or email: slhg@gmx.com
YOR-KON - YORK COMIC CON TOY & COLLECTORS FAIR
Sunday 1 July Yor-Kon brings family friendly comic cons to York. Keep an eye out for new and exciting events! With cosplay competitions, guests speakers, entertainers, photo opportunities, great traders, the amazing Sentinal Squad and much, much more! Buy tickets at https://www.Yor-Kon.co.uk
BINGO AND BUNS
Saturday 9 June 2-4pm at St Nicholas church Hall, Wigginton. £5 for bingo and buns, raffle extra.
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OPEN DAYS AT THE WHITE ROSE CLUB
Monday 11 June to Tuesday 10 July The White Rose Club is holding 30 open days this year. White Rose Club is a members naturist club in Ryedale and this event is intended to allow prospective members to visit us and experience club naturism as the summer commences. For more details of the event and to register to attend please see website: wwwwhiteroseclub.com/events/.
VOCAL FLOURISH COMMUNITY CHOIRS
Two supportive, friendly and accessible community choirs. Everybody is welcome. No singing experience necessary. Dementia friendly. Mondays Burnholme Social Club from 11am - 1pm Fridays Lidgett Grove Methodist Church from 11am - 1pm followed by optional lunch club. For more information freephone 0800 6890369 or email info@yorkflourish.org.
THE ST ANDREW SOCIETY, YORK
Saturday 2 June Coffee morning and summer fayre. 10am until midday at Haxby Memorial Hall. Stalls will include home made backed cakes & produce, plants, books, jewellery & bags, raffle and fun and games for all the family. Entry £2 per adult includes refreshment of tea/ coffee/juice & scone with jam and cream. All proceeds will be donated to Marie Curie Cancer Care, York.
YORK PHILATELIC SOCIETY
Tuesday 12 June Members evening. 7.30pm at The Priory Centre, Priory Street, off Micklegate, York. Tuesday 26 June 70th Anniversary buffet with speakers, quiz and displays.
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124TH HUBY & SUTTON AGRICULTURAL SHOW RIVER FOSS SOCIETY EVENTS FOR JUNE Sunday 10 June Visit and guided tour of Top Hill Low Nature Reserve nr Driffield, YO25 9RH. £7 for admission and tour. Meet 10am. Contact Mike Gray sdmike.05@gmail.com Wednesday 13 June History Walk through King’s Fishpool 1067-2107 with John Oxley. Meet 6.30pm Blue Bridge. Contact Mike Gray sdmike.05@gmail.com Friday 22 & Saturday 23 June 2 day Foss walk. Walk the whole length of the river. Friday meet 9.30am Blue Bridge/ Saturday start Farlington 9.30am. Contact Bob Jowett bob.jowett1@ btopenworld.com
FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB
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YORK RAMBLERS
Wednesday 30 May 10 miles from Sutton Bank VC CP. 10 miles from Burton Leonard Village Green.
Sunday 24 June Gates open at 9am. At Sutton Park, Sutton on the Forest. A great Sunday family day out! Competition classes including equine, cattle, sheep, goats, crafts, horticultural as well as donkey rides, entertainment ring with local groups and displays, scarecrow competition, funfair rides, local trade stands, vintage cars and tractors, face painting, bouncy castle, climbing wall, archery, Zorb balls and much much more! www.hubyandsuttonshow.org.uk
OSBALDWICK AND MURTON WI Monday 11 June 7.30pm at Osbaldwick Sports Club. Veronica Bird will be giving a talk entitled ‘From Prison to Palace’. The competition will be a piece of Royal Memorabilia. New members welcome.
HAXBY AND WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB
Tuesday 12 June Practice night for all members. Why not come along and see what we can achieve from Novice-
Saturday 16 June Public Transport 9 mile walk Wednesday 20 June 11 miles from Ousegill Bridge CP, Bransdale. 11 miles from West Witton, lay-by to east.
Saturday 2 June Public Transport 12 mile linear walk.
Saturday 23 June Public Transport 11.5 mile linear walk
Wednesday 6 June 10 miles from Sneck Yate Bank top. 10 miles from Easby Abbey car park.
Wednesday 27 June 10 miles from Givendale Head Farm, North of Ebberston
Saturday 9 June Public Transport 10 mile walk
Saturday 30 June Public Transport 10 mile linear walk Full details can be found on our website yorkramblers.org.uk or eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk
Wednesday 13 June 10 miles from North Newbald Green.
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confidence to cope in the unlikely event of a baby/ small child emergency. Wednesday 6 June 10am at York Explore (Central library). Book direct with the library in person or on york@exploreyork. org.uk
Saturday 9 June Midnight Walk. See page 16
Monday 11 June 7.30pm at The Village Hall, Stutton near Tadcaster. Book with Katie on kteastle@ntlworld.com
Saturday 24 June Summer Fayre. 12-4pm. at St Leonards Hospice, Tadcaster Road, York. Purple Pig petting farm, BBQ & refreshments, Prosecco tent, homemade cakes, tombola, games, fun for the children. prizes, entertainment, rugby tots. See page 28 www.stleonardshospice.org.uk
Thursday 14 June 10am at Hurst Hall, The Army Barracks, Strensall. Book with Catherine on catherinebutt71@hotmail. com
'SAVE A BABY'S LIFE WORKSHOPS'
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SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP MEETING
Tuesday 26 June 7pm at St. Helen’s Church (Not the Village Hall). We have an invitation to view the treasures and monuments in and around the Church led by Roy Thompson and Neil Hodges. This promises to be a very interesting. Everyone welcome. Members £2. Visitors £3. Refreshments included.
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EDSTONE FESTIVAL
Saturday 16 June This well-established, family friendly music festival has become a firm favourite in the area. Whatever the weather, there is a warm relaxed atmosphere with a wonderful range of music, plenty of delicious food and drink and lots of free entertainment for the kids. The music kicks off at midday and runs all the way through to midnight and beyond. Camping is available so you don’t have to worry about the drive home! All profits go to MS associated charities. Please check www.edstone-festival.co.uk for prices and all other details.
DIFFERENT STOKES - YORK SUPPORT & EXERCISE GROUP
Fridays 10.30am - 12.30pm at Heworth Without Community Centre, Applecroft Road, York. We are a peer-peer support and exercise group for
younger, working age and active stroke survivors in the York area. We offer a friendly and informal groups environment for stroke survivors and their partners/carers and friends to share experiences, problems, information and advice. Each week we also aim to undertake 30-45 minutes of strokerelated exercise or activity as well as chatting and helping one another. £3 per session. The centre is fully accessible with off street parking. Meetings are informal and open to all, no need to book.
SHERIFF HUTTON PTFA SCARECROW TRAIL
Sunday 1 July PTFA’s 13th Annual Scarecrow Trail. Once again, the village will be dotted all over with a fantastic range of scarecrow creations made by local families, residents and businesses. Come along and follow our fun trail around Sheriff Hutton village to spot them all and enter the prize draw. The trail starts from the school playground where maps and light refreshments will be on sale from 10.30am. From 12 noon the school will also be a hive of activity with stalls, games, face painting, hotdogs and lots of family fun activities. All proceeds from the trail go to Sheriff Hutton PTFA.
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YORK FLOWER CLUB
Wednesday 20 June Imposed Class judged by Tony Cleaver. 2pm – 4pm in St Chad’s Church Hall, Campleshon Road, York YO23 1EY Contact Pat 01904 416470 for more details.
COFFEE MORNING AND GIFT DAY Saturday 2 June 10am to 12 noon at Huntington Methodist Church. There will be refreshments and various stalls including cakes, crafts, books, plants and bric-abrac. Proceeds for Church funds.
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Saturday 2 June - Sunday 3 June En Pointe presents Alice In Wonderland. Follow Alice down the rabbit hole in a performance that includes ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, acro and much more. Saturday 9 June Shepherd Group of Bands Sping Gala Concert. All five Shepherd Group Brass Bands perform in a gala concert. Saturday 16 June Flawless Perform. A collaboration of dance and singing numbers from talented performers. Tuesday 19 June - Wednesday 20 June Boogie Nights. The musical full of ‘70’s songs to get you singing and dancing. Friday 22 June - Saturday 23 June Alice in Wonderland - The Musical. An enchanting musical based on the stories of Lewis Carroll. Sunday 24 June Some Enchanted Sondheim. An inspiring evening celebrating the timeless songs of Oscar Hammerstein and Stephen Sondheim. www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk Saturdays 9, 16, and 23 June Additional plant sales from 10am-1pm. The Nursery opens weekly on Wednesday and Friday from 10am-3.30pm. See the Nursery railway and model railway and help support this volunteer-run charity; the last surviving railway nursery in Britain.
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Thursday 28 June to Sunday 1 July The festival now in its fifth year, will see spectacular floral displays that will transform Castle Howard’s grand interiors into an English Country Garden.
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Saturday 23 June 7.30pm. Presented by “Masterworks Chorale”, a Leeds based touring choir with a reputation for fresh and distinctive performances. The choir has performed in cathedrals, churches and stately homes around Northern England and wonderful venues across Europe. Their music ranges from the very well-known to the unknown, all with something in common; they are Masterworks! The choir will be joined by their special guests, the York based ladies choir “In Harmony”. Tickets are £8 each and can be obtained from Ian Strong (01904 769771) or Aroma in Haxby. Although it will be possible to pay on the door, you are advised to purchase tickets in advance for this wonderful event. For more information go to the choir website at www.masterworkschorale.org.uk.
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Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic providing gold standard care and treatment for your pets
Treating small animals and exotics. Highly qualified and experienced exotics vets. In-house medical, surgical and xray facilities. 24 hour emergency service throughout the year. Qualified nursing staff. Free puppy/kitten checks. ‘Fit 4 Life’ senior pet checks. Weight management clinics.
Battle Flatts are encouraging responsible pet ownership by providing affordable preventative healthcare to help you raise a healthy, happy pet. Membership includes: Vaccinations. (including kennel cough for dogs) Flea & worming treatments for 12 months. Nail clipping & dental checks. Microchipping for adults & puppies. 6 month Health Check. 20% OFF lifetime care medication. 10% OFF pet food plus buy 5 bags and get the 6th FREE. 10% OFF all other products & services.
Speak to one of our team for more details: Strensall 01904 490055 | Pocklington 01759 307500 Norton 01653 697299 |Stamford Bridge 01759 371066
www.battleflatts.co.uk
Merlin needs a home! You might not be able to see this little guy at first as he’s pretty nervous and likes to hide away a lot. Merlin needs an understanding new owner who can give him the time to find his feet at his own pace. He’d previously been living in a home with a lot of other cats so he’s just adjusting to having time to himself and not having to worry about competing with a multitude of other moggies for food and the best place for a snooze. He is however finding life at the Adoption Centre a little stressful therefore he would love to find his forever home as soon as possible so he can begin his happier future sooner rather than later. If you have a quiet home that needs a magic little cat like Merlin to make it complete, please get in touch with York Cats Protection on 01904 760356 or york@ cats.org.uk
Happy Healthy Fish at Tunnel Aquatics
We supply all you need to keep your fish happy and healthy in both Ponds and Aquariums.
From Hi-Grade Japanese Koi to Goldfish and Tropical Fish From All Around The World. Tel. 01904 400011 tunnelaquatics.co.uk @tunnelaquatics
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Local Groups ACTIVITIES AND HOBBIES CLAXTON & SAND HUTTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Rachel 07970 956022. CRAFT AND CHAT GROUP 01904 762255. CUPPA IN THE LOUNGE 01904 400315 EWENIQUE MACHINE KNITTING CLUB 01904 399697. THE FRIENDS OF YORK WALLS www.yorkwalls.org.uk friendsofyorkwalls@gmail. com FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB jands.chambers@zen. co.uk. FNT wwwfntyork.orgor email fnt@gmail.com HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB paulinewatkins@ hotmail.co.uk or www. haxbyandwigginton flowerclub.com HAXBY & WIGGINTON GARDENING CLUB Ginny Mason 01904 768516 HAXBY & WIGGINTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Clare 079800 26690. HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB Val Whitcher 01904 761282 HUNTINGTON PETANQUE CLUB Dennis Woodcock 01904 762698 or Sheila on 01904 768849. HUNTINGTON BRIDGE CLUB Marianne 01904 761892. HUNTINGTON OVER SIXTIES CLUB Sonia 01904 632782.
JAMYANG BUDDHIST GROUP YORK Contact maggi.purcell@ hotmail.com NEW EARSWICK BRIDGE CLUB 01904 760639. NEW EARSWICK CAMERA CLUB newearswick.cc@ btinternet.com or martinstubbsyork@ hotmail.com NEW EARSWICK FLOWER CLUB www.newearswick flowerclub.org uk or 01904-763090. NEW EARSWICK SWIMMING CLUB 01904 768163 or www. newearswicksc.co.uk. Coaching enquiries: 01904 765397 or email memberships@ newearswicksc.co.uk. NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY GROUP Bryan 01904 764648 or www.yorkareagroup. co.uk. SHERIFF HUTTON ANGLERS Mr M Kirby 01904 415932 or Mr P Wileman 07983 300068 or www. shanglers.wordpress. com SILVER SONG BOX Thea Jacob 01904 634390 STRENSALL BRIDGE CLUB John 01904 769618. STRENSALL CAKE CLUB 3rd Wed mthly. 7-9.30pm at Durlston Drive Community Centre, off Barley Rise, Strensall STRENSALL DINING GROUP 01904 490987. STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP 7.15pm on last Wed of month in Strensall
Village Hall. Lesley 01904 490556 Pauline 01904490676 STRENSALL READING GROUP Sarah 01904 490876 or Pam 01904 764518. STRENSALL STRIDERS Facebook or Email strensallstriders@outlook. com. WRITERS TOGETHER Betty 01904 701972 or Linda 07484 180696. YORK & DISTRICT SPINNERS, WEAVERS & DYERS www.yorks-guild-wsd. org.uk Madeline 01904 784274 or m.evans104@gmail. com YORK AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Thurs, 8pm at the Bishopthorpe Social Club YORK BONSAI SOCIETY. Andy 01757 268145. YORK CAVING CLUB 07747 063181 or www. yorkcavingclub.org.uk or info@yorkcavingclub. org.uk. YORK FLOWER CLUB For information please call Elaine on 07706 119435 or email elainesectan@ yahoo.co.uk YORK GARRISON WAR GAMING CLUB Lee on 07990 544365 or www.yorkgarrison.co.uk YORK LADIES CIRCLE www.ladiescircle.co.uk/ York. YORK MODEL BOAT CLUB Annette 01904 750441 or Trevor 07719 107650 www.yorkmodelboatclub. co.uk YORK PHILATELIC SOCIETY Richard Billinge 01904 411455 or richard.
billinge@btinternet.com or Tony: 01904 411378 or aew6@york.ac.uk or Trevor 01904 764140 or trevorcollins834@ btinternet.com. YORKSHIRE MINIATURISTS ASSOCIATION Ann 01757 288974 or Elizabeth 01904 795361. YOUTH CLUBS AT OAKEN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE 01904 769176. info@oakengrove.org.uk YORK JAPAN SOCIETY For details: email yorkjapansociety@ outlook.com or find us on Facebook. YORK RI SPEAKERS CLUB Peter Jensen at yorkshirecomic@gmail. com YORK SCOTTISH DANCE CLUB Monday Evenings 7.30 to 10pm English Martyrs’ Church Hall. Dalton Terrace, York YORK SCRIBES www.yorkscribes.co.uk
ADVICE & SUPPORT AGE UK YORK 01904 627995 or visit www.ageukyork.org.uk. ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY YORK 01904 567701 or yorkservices@alzheimers. org.uk www.alzheimers.org.uk. SAVE A BABY’S LIFE Workshops Held throughout the City. 01904767452 CANCER CARE CENTRE 01904 721166. CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAU 0844 826 9705 or www. yorkcab.org.uk.
74 EBOR LIFESAVING CLUB Marie 01904425751 or email eborlsc@hotmail. co.uk HALVES 01904 345870 or email info@arkchurch.co.uk MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY YORK BRANCH 01904 758577 or www2.mssociety.org. uk/York MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP Ron 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or mail ron.middlemass@ outlook.com MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP Lesley Ogle 01347 822919 or lesleyandderekogle@ hotmail.com OAKEN GROVE SURFERS 01904 769176. OLDER CITIZENS ADVOCACY YORK – OCAY 01904 676200 or ocay@ btconnect.com. PARKINSONS UK Jayne 0844 2253632 or Kate 01904 758355. REFLECT 01904 676710 or visit www.reflectyork.co.uk SAMARITANS OF YORK & DISTRICT 01904 655888 or 08457 909090 or www. samaritans.org.uk. SHOPMOBILITY IN YORK 01904 679222. THE ENCEPHALITIS SOCIETY Admin Line: 01653 692583. Support Line 01653 699599 or mail@ encephalitis.info. or visit www.encephalitis.info THE WILBERFORCE TRUST 49 North Moor Road, Huntington, York, YO32 9QN 01904 760037. www.wilberforcetrust. org.uk
YORK AND DISTRICT PAIN MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Gordon 01904 491141 or Jill 01904 708490 or www.ypmsg.co.uk. YORK CARERS CENTRE Supporting unpaid carers who live, or care for someone who lives, in York. www.yorkcarers centre.co.uk. 01904 715490 enquiries@ yorkcarers centre.co.uk YORK CORONARY SUPPORT GROUP TRUST www.ycsgt.org.uk YORVIK GATEWAY CLUB. 07593 380973 or www. yorkvikgatewayclub. co.uk YORK RACIAL EQUALITY NETWORK 01904 642600 or info@ yren.co.uk or www.yren. co.uk YORK RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS GROUP (YORKRA) Meet on the 2nd Saturday of every month at Priory Street Centre 3-5pm. Visit www.yorkra. org or email susan. blore@btinternet.com or call Susan on 01904 642227
ANIMALS & WILDLIFE HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE 01844 348100 or email info@hearingdogs.org. uk or www.hearingdogs. org.uk. ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS YORK LOCAL GROUP 01904 639853 or www. rspb.org.uk/groups/York. YORKSHIRE MAMMAL GROUP www.yorkshiremammal group.org.uk or join
our Facebook page for updates FRIENDS OF RAWCLIFFE MEADOWS www.rawcliffemeadows. wordpress.com
ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS FIELDS 01904 411821. HAXBY AND WIGGINTON AGAINST FRACKING This group opposes fracking and unconventional shale gas extraction primarily in the local area. Meet on the first Wednesday of each month at Haxby Sports Bar North Lane 7.30-9.30pm. Email. Hawagainstfracking@ gmail.com HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITION 01904 760659. RIVER FOSS SOCIETY 01904 766206 or www.riverfosssociety. co.uk YORK NATURAL ENVIRONMENT TRUST yorknet.wordpress.com
FUNDRAISING BRITISH RED CROSS Linda 01904 692550 or Helen 01904 693027. FRIENDS OF YORK HOSPITALS. 01904 726762 or email friendsofyorkhospital@ york.nhs.uk. RNLI GALTRES FOREST BRANCH Sue Lowe 01904 491133 or antheahirst99@yahoo. com
HISTORY CITY OF YORK AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
Mike: 01904 767013 or www.yorkfamilyhistory. org.uk. HAXBY & WIGGINTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Ian 01904 768516. SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP Meg 01347 878 136 or meg.ashbridge@hotmail. co.uk TANG HALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP, YORK www.tanghallhistory.com 01904 345942 or emaill tanghallhistory@gmail. com YORK LIBRARIES 01904 552660.
MUSIC & THEATRE CITY OF YORK PIPE BAND Laura 01904 763243 or John 01423 879519. EUPHONICS LADIES CHOIR. Val 01904 758285 FRIENDS OF YORK THEATRE ROYAL. 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 Sheila 01904 704234 TAKE A BOW 01904 769176 or info@ oakengrove.org TRACK 29 LADIES CLOSE HARMONY CHORUS Contact Polly on 01904 424902 or 07467 069476 or email geofft1944@hotmail. co.uk STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS info@stamfordbridge singers.co.uk or
75 www.stamford bridgesingers.co.uk THE COBWEB ORCHESTRA (YORK GROUP) Wednesday evenings, Steiner School, Fulford Patrick 07733 266792; patrickcburnett@ gmail.com. www. cobweborchestra.org.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. YORK SECOND SUNDAY CEILIDHS Call Ros Batchelor on 01904 624216 or visit www.yorkceilidhclub. 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 PRESCHOOL Sandra 07407 700315 or 01904 626361. POPPLETON UNDER FIVES www.poppleton underfives.org.uk or 07530 342716 SHERIFF HUTTON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP www.sheriff-huttonplaygroup.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.
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CHRIST CHURCH RAINBOWS, BROWNIES & GUIDES (Stockton Lane) Contact Anne Tong 01904 425046 DUNNINGTON SCOUTS, CUBS & BEAVERS Brian Prince 01904 489364/07552 353571 or bjprince56@yahoo. co.uk DUNNINGTON RAINBOWS & BROWNIES Karen Prince 01904 489364. 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. Email: lordmayorsown.york@ gmail.com. www. lmoscoutsyork.org.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
CIVIL SERVICE MOTORING ASSOCIATION (CSMA NOW “BOUNDLESS”) Open to all civil and public servants. Contact 01757 706981 or email janice.st@tesco.net www.boundless.co.uk HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A dinah.tyszka@gmail.com MINSTER LIONS CLUB OF YORK Tel: 0845 833 9578. Email: info@minster-lions. org.uk STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Dorothea Scarlett 01904 761198 WHITE ROSE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION Peter West 01765 640409 email: peterwest33@yahoo. co.uk. WIGGINTON & HAXBY OVER SIXTIES Margaret 01904 760625 WIGGINTON & HAXBY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Angela Bailey 01904 763229. wiggihaxbywi. wordpress.com THE YORK BRANCH OF THE YORKSHIRE REGIMENT ASSOCIATION [YORK YRA] Meet monthly at Worsley Barracks, on Fulford Road, York on the second Wednesday of each month. Contact can be made via our Facebook Page “Friends of The YRA York Branch” YorkRegimental Association or by email YRA.York.Secretary@ GMail.com
VILLAGE HALL HIRE FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY VILLAGE HALL Fiona 01904 468773.
76 HAXBY SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB 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 COMMUNITY CENTRE Badger Paddock, Huntington YO31 9EH. To book a party please email info@orchardpark.org.uk or phone & leave a message on 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-THEFOREST VILLAGE HALL For all enquiries and bookings please contact Jill Hawkins on tel (01904) 400442 STRENSALL AND TOWTHORPE VILLAGE HALL strensallvillagehall. co.uk Email strensallhallbookings@ yahoo.co.uk , or call
Charlotte on 07562 398777. THE BOARD SCHOOL HUNTINGTON MEETING CENTRE 01904 760246 or 760044 or maureen@ huntingtoncentre.plus. com THE OLD SCHOOL, WIGGINTON 01904 761569 or clerk@ wiggintonparishcouncil. org.uk WIGGINTON RECREATION HALL 01904 761569 or rosemarygeary@sky.com
WALKING GROUPS 2ND SUNDAY RAMBLING CLUB Helen 01904 782891 or Hazel 01904 760897. WIGBY WALKERS Joyce 01904 762605 or Sheila 01904 692519 YORK RAMBLERS www.yorkramblers.org.uk or eastyorkshireramblers. org.uk
SPORTS CLUBS CAPOEIRA IN YORK John Jobling on john@ciyc.org.uk or 07962963406 DUNNINGTON FUN SQUASH Dunnington. 5-8 years. Gary on 07739 808698 or email gs.crossland@ btinternet.com DUNNINGTON SPORTS CLUB - TABLE TENNIS Tuesday evenings, 7.30 - 10pm. Angie 07919 577522 or Ron 01904 489046 GREYFOX TABLE TENNIS York RI, Queen Street, York. Contact Keith on 01904 777364 or 07899 944637 or email keithmayhew@hotmail.com Or Russell on 07879
245228. 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 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 INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Bowling Coaching Sessions. Every Friday Evening 6.30 – 8pm Tel: 750230. All new bowlers welcome NEW EARSWICK TENNIS CLUB Joanne 07835 948593
HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB Audrey Smith 01904 761641 / 07936 746 439 / 07547 095 603 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 AND TOWTHORPE LAWN TENNIS CLUB Ross Welsh strensalltennis@gmail. com
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78 ROOFING & GUTTERING
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