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This month we’re celebrating National Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1st to 7th June. We want to say a huge thank you for the contribution and hard work of hundreds of volunteers from across our area. From trustees and campaigners to carers and fundraisers, I can’t help but think how much volunteers improve the lives of others around them. They help tidy our towns, encourage village communities, run village halls, gardening groups and the scouts and guides.

They work tirelessly to keep our libraries open and accessible to all, plan amazing scarecrow festivals and help ensure our arts venues remain vibrant places for the community to gather – it’s incredible what you all do.

Would you like to volunteer? If you can spare even just a couple of hours a week or month, there are many local organisations who would love to hear from you. You can find a few who are joining in with the celebrations on page 44.

We’re also excited to see the number of events happening across the region this month - there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained. You’ll find them advertised right here, so remember to keep your copy handy!

Did you know we publish two editions of the Handy Mag? There’s one for Ryedale and one of the north side of York. Over 52,000 magazines land in letterboxes each month. But did you also know you can also read the editions online? Our website (www.thehandymag.com) also features a whole

CONTENTS 6 What’s on this month 20 The Petrifying Well 22 Puzzle page 24 Driverless cars explained 27 Everybody is free to wear sunscreen by C2 Safety 30 Haxby Carnival 34 Summer safety by PCSO Andy Smith 35 How much is enough by PenLife 36 Seventies Chic 38 Travel to Reunion 42 Picture Perfection with The Framed Picture Company 44 National Volunteers Week 48 Tooth whitening by Howardian Dental 52 Charlie’s Column 57 Family fun days at local Agricultural Shows 58 York’s Mini Bloom 60 Summer reads 69 Houseplant heaven 75 Jasper’s Diary 77 Rabbit Awareness Week host of articles and listings for local businesses and services.

Finally, a big well done to Mr Foster from New Earswick for winning our April competition.

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WHAT’S ON IN YORK 31 May, 10am - 1pm Becks Cleanup Day, St Nick’s Meet at St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Ave., YO10 3ST. Help litterpick along the Tang Hall and Osbaldwick Becks for wildlife and people’s safety at this familyfriendly volunteering event. www. stnicks.org.uk, 01904 411821 31 May, 10am Wonderful Wildlife Day 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm. £6 per child. Another fantastic event with Green Underwings, encouraging kids to get outdoors and explore! Discover the incredible wildlife at Scampston.

Head out on a walk listening for bird species singing their hearts out, look for squirrels scampering up the trees, and uncover minibeasts that live amongst the undergrowth. The session will end with some art and craft. Familyfriendly session suitable for ages 4 to 10 years. Children outside of this age range are welcome to participate, however, some of the activities may not be suitable or of interest. Parents and guardians are required to stay with their children during the session. Bring suitable clothing for outdoor activities. www.scampston.co.uk/DB/eventsdiary/wonderful-wildlife-day-2 1 June, 9.30am - 12.30pm Coffee Morning supporting Parkinsons UK, York Branch At The Spearhead Hall, St Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Strensall.

Enjoy morning coffee with a scone or cake, meet friends and support this worthy cause. Books, bric-abrac, cakes, jams for sale. in aid of Parkinsons UK, York branch.

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Sheriff Hutton - 9am Transdev bus 181 from Station Ave, York or 9.08am from Stonebow

At Wigginton Recreation Hall.

‘The Role of York City Guides’.

Visitors very welcome £4. www. wiggihaxbywi.wordpress.co.uk

1 June, 10.30am - 1.30pm Hovingham Village Market www.hovingham-market.org.uk

5 June, 10am Royal Lifesaving Society ‘Save a Baby’s Life’ At The Cricket Club Pavilion, Westow. Book with Catherine on catherinebutt71@hotmail.com

1 June, 10am - 4pm Poppleton Community Railway Nursery Summer Open Day Explore the Nursery and buy your summer bedding and vegetable plants, and choose from a variety of herbs, perennials, shrubs and alpines. Come and browse through the book, bric-a-brac and craft stalls, and why not treat yourself to a hot drink and a slice of homemade cake. The site also features a narrow gauge railway and model railway. We are also open on Saturdays 8, 15, 22 & 29th June from 10am-1pm for plant sales.

1 June, 2pm - 4pm Bingo and buns Doors open 1.30pm. 5 games of bingo, 1 special game, tea and buns £5 Raffle extra. At St Nicholas church hall, Wigginton 1 & 2 June, 2pm & 7pm World of Dance En Pointe’s annual theatre performance. Junior performances at 2pm. Senior performances at 7pm. www.josephrowntreetheatre. co.uk 4 June, 10.30am York Ramblers 7 miles - Lowna Car Park 4 June, 7.30pm Wigginton & Haxby WI

5 June, 10.30am York Ramblers 7 miles - Dalby City of Troy, roadside parking. 10 miles Fridaythorpe Pond and 10 miles Swinsty Reservoir West Moor CP 6 June, 6pm River Foss Society Evening city centre walk with the York Archaeological Trust.

Start Walmgate. For more details contact John Millett 01904 491290 6 & 7 June, 8.30PM BioBlitz at Heworth Holme with St Nicks Meet at 1st Heworth Scout Hut, 4 Bad Bargain Lane, YO31 0QZ. Discover the amazing wildlife living in this incredible wetland meadow, guided by experts and St Nicks knowledgeable staff and volunteers. We’ll be recording as many species as possible during the 24 hours, for example looking for bats on the evening of the 6th and other mammals from 9:30am on 7th. No expertise is required, just enthusiasm for wildlife. All ages welcome, just drop by for an hour or more. Free entry. www. stnicks.org.uk or tel 01904 411821 7 June, 7pm Dancing through the Kaleidoscope www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

WHAT’S ON IN YORK 8 June, 9.15am York Ramblers Public Transport Walk 9.15am start 12 linear miles - Sutton Bank Cleveland Way 2 - 8.38am TransPennine Express from York to Thirsk then minibus to Sutton Bank. Booking essential.

8 June, 10am - 3pm Poppleton Yard Sale Plenty of bargains to be had from front gardens around Poppleton.

Maps available on the day for 50p from Lemon Tree, Allerton Drive; Coop, The Green; and Poppleton Library. For information email poppletonyardsale@yahoo.com 8 June, 10am - 1pm Balsam Bashing with St Nicks Meet at St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Ave., YO10 3ST. Help remove the invasive plant from St Nicks Nature Reserve at this family-friendly volunteering event. www.stnicks.org.uk or tel 01904 411821 8 June, 2.30pm The Western Front Association The BEF:The final verdict by Prof John Bourne. At The Hive, Manor Academy, Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton, York. Both members and non members welcome. For more details contact the Branch Secretary on 01274 642907 8 June, 7.30pm Strictly The Greatest Show www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk 8 June, 7.30pm Concert with York Light Orchestra At Stockton on the Forest Village Hall in aid of York Mind and village hall funds. Tickets are £6 available from Karen on 870759 8 | Handy Mag | June 2019

or email ylo_secretary@yahoo. co.uk or from the Village Stores in Stockton on the Forest.

8 & 9 June The Knights of Royal England - Spectacular Jousting Tournaments and Birds of Prey At Castle Howard. Find out more at www.castlehoward.co.uk Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA 10 June, 7.30pm Osbaldwick & Murton WI Abbie Neilson will be giving a talk entitled ‘The Cooper King Distillery’. Meet at Osbaldwick Sports Club. New members very welcome. For details contact Caroline on 07586 356530.

11 June, 10.30am York Ramblers 8 miles - Easingwold, Galtres CP 11 June, 7.30pm Sing, Sing, Sing www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk 12 June, 10.30am York Ramblers 10 miles - Langdale End Bridge 12 June, 6pm River Foss Society 3 mile evening circular walk around Crayke. Meet Durham Ox pub car park with optional meal afterwards. Contact Anne Bednarski 01904 764086.

14 June, 7.30pm The Tina Turner Experience www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk 15 June, 10am York Ramblers Public Transport Walk. 11 linear miles - Rillington - 8.53am Coastliner 843 from York Railway

Station (Stop RC) or 9.02am from Stonebow (Stop SC) 15 June, 7.30pm Enter the Galaxies (An evening of space-themed music) www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk 15 June, 9am Summer Fete at Helmsley Walled Garden What can be better in a garden than a traditional summer fete with craft stalls and a range of activities for all the family. Try your hand at the Flowerpot challenge, or the ladder game or maybe a game of croquet. Special garden rate – £5 entry per adult, children under 16 go free, free to Friends and to Residents of Helmsley, Gift Aid passes not valid for event days.

15 & 16 June, 11am - 5pm Burton Agnes Gardeners Fair A summer celebration of gardening with stalls, talks and demonstrations. Burton Agnes, E Yorks, YO25 4NE 16 June, 10.30am - 1.30pm Sheriff Hutton Monthly Market Located inside and outside the village hall. www.shvm.co.uk 16 June Father’s Day Classic Car Show Find out more at www. castlehoward.co.uk Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA 18 June, 10.30am York Ramblers 8 miles - Castle Howard CP 18 June, 7.15pm Strensall & Huntington WI Guide Dogs with Greg Christie.

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WHAT’S ON IN YORK Strensall Village Hall. Competition ‘Baking any tray bake or WI classic cake’. Contact the Secretary on 01904 761198 18 & 19 June, 7.30pm Sister Act www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk 19 June, 10.30AM York Ramblers 8 miles - Bishop Wilton, Playing Field. CPC £2 parking, 10 miles Cropton Village roadside parking, 10 miles - Bainbridge Village Green 19 June, 2pm York Flower Club Traditional with a Twist, a workshop with Pam Kitchen.

In St Chad’s Church Hall, Campleshon Road, York YO23 1EY. Contact Janet on 01904 488096 for further details as visitors are welcome.

20 June, 2pm Stockton on the Forest & Hopgrove History Group Meeting The Bar Convent by Jerry Ibbotson. In The Long Room, Village Hall, Stockton on the Forest. Everyone very welcome. £2 meeting fee.

21 June, 7pm - 9.30pm Midsummer Poetry reading at Yorkshire Arboretum A midsummer’s evening of poetry with guest Laureate’s Choice poets, selected by Carol Ann Duffy including Karen Smith, Victoria Gatehouse, Yvonne Reddick and Natalie Burdett. yorkshirearboretum.org/events 22 June, 10.10am York Ramblers 10 | Handy Mag | June 2019

Public Transport Walk. 10.5 linear miles Drax Church - 8.45am bus no. 42 from Piccadilly 22 June, 11am Strensall Carnival The Parade starts at 11am from Hurst Hall to the Village Hall. Lots happening this year; Trash Bang Man, Military Wives Choir, York Vintage dance group, Kaminari Taiko, Moo Music, Dress Up and Dream, York Church Lads and Girls Brigade and much more!

There will be a shuttle bus service running throughout day with various pick up points across the village. Parade starting at 11am from Hurst Hall to the village hall.

For more details visit the facebook page strensallcommunitycarnival 22 June, 2pm - 4pm Sheriff Hutton Jumblies Jumble sale at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall. Raising money for The Chanticleer Singers.

22 June, 7.30pm Euphonics Choir ‘Because it’s June’ - A selection of popular favourites. A selection of seasonal songs and popular favourites. At Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church. Ticket/ Pay on the door £6 including a glass of wine and nibbles. www. euphonicschoir.com 22 June, 7.30pm Summer Concert for St Nicks St Saviourgate Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, YO1 8NQ. Enjoy an eclectic mix of music and poetry with songs from around the world sung by The Stonegate Singers community choir. Also featuring piano and cello music

by Schumann, Rachmaninov and Chopin. All proceeds go to St

Nicks charity; light refreshments will be available. Entry: Pay As You Feel Donation. www.stnicks.org.uk or tel 01904 411821 23 June, 12pm - 4pm St Leonard’s Hospice, Summer Fair At St Leonard’s Hopsice, Tadcaster Road, YO24 1GL. Purple Pig Petting Farm, BBQ & refreshments, Prosecco Tent, homemade cakes, tombola, games and fun for the children, lots of prizes, Kaminari Uk Taiko Drummers, City of York Pipe Band, Ken Stamp, Rugby Tots.

Entry fee suggested donation of £1. www.stleonardshospice.org.uk 25 June, 9.30am York Ramblers 6 miles - The Forresters Arms Inn CP Kilburn 25 June, 7.30pm New Earswick Flower Club A demonstration by Christine Hinchcliffe. Meeting at New Earswick Methodist Church Hall.

Admission £6.

25 June, 7.30pm Sheriff Hutton History Sheriff Hutton Village Hall.

John Williamson will be our Quiz Master. He will take us on a historical trip round Sheriff Hutton, York, and Great Britain.

Historically what do you know about these places? We will start with a picture quiz so brush up on your history and join us for an evening of 50 brain teasing questions! Everyone welcome.

Entrance to all our sessions on the door. Members: £2, Visitors: £3.

Refreshments included.

WHAT’S ON IN YORK 25 June, 7.30pm Osbaldwick & Murton WI Get together for a chat & drinks evening. Feel free to bring your own craft. Meet at the Derwent Arms, Osbaldwick. For details contact Caroline on 07586 356530.

Meet at St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Ave, YO10 3ST. Help litterpick along the Tang Hall and Osbaldwick Becks for wildlife and people’s safety at this familyfriendly volunteering event. Info: www.stnicks.org.uk, 01904 411821

26 June, 10.30am York Ramblers 7 miles - Swinsty Moor reservoir CP and 11 miles - Castleton, CP on Westerdale Rd

29 June, 9.55am York Ramblers Public Transport Walk. 10 miles Lockton - 8.23am Coastliner no.

840 from York Railway Station (Stop RC) or 8.32am from Stonebow (Stop SC)

26 June Strensall Local History Group Towton afternoon visit by mini bus. Following last months talk, we are visiting the Towton Battlefield site to walk the route, stopping firstly at The Crooked Billet Pub at Saxton for an introductory talk.

See slhg.weebly.com for booking details.

27 - 29 June, 5pm Pop Up of the North In support of Yorkshire Air Ambulance and the Marie Colvin Journalists Network. At York House, Malton. A shopping event with workshops. The pop-up opens with a drinks reception on Thurs 27th June (5-8pm).

Tickets cost £10 in advance from priddenprandevents.com 28 & 29 June, 9.30am River Foss Society Walk the length of the River Foss along the Foss Walk over two days (28.5 miles in total). Do one day or both. Contact Bob Jowett for details and start/finish points 01904 764702 bob.jowett1@ btopenworld.com 28 June, 10am - 1pm Becks Clean Up Day with St Nicks 12 | Handy Mag | June 2019

29 June, 1pm - 11pm Gin Festival at The Poppleton Centre Doors open at 12.30pm. Live music, picnic area, street food, family fun. All proceeds to be shared between Poppleton United Football Club and The Poppleton Centre. Tickets on sale online at poppletoncentre.org.uk or at the event on the day.

29 June, 7.30pm Keep Your Pet presents ‘A Summer Extravaganza’ Featuring Generation Groove Concert Band, Community Chorus and Stockton on the Forest School Choir. At Stockton on the Forest Villgae Hall. Tickets are £10, contact Stephen Marshall on 07929 719286 or stephen.marshall2@ homecall.co.uk. In aid of Keep Your Pet www.keepyourpet.co.uk 29 & 30 June Rural Life Weekend at Ryedale Folk Museum Discover rural skills and traditions, as the Museum celebrates living and working in the British countryside. See the blacksmith at work, see butter-churning and making, watch spinning or have

a go at Maypole dancing and enjoy some traditional fairground games. Standard Museum admission charges apply. www. ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk 30 June 133rd Malton Show At Scampston Park, YO17 0LZ. www.maltonshow.com 30 June, 7.30pm A concert for Peace with the Stamford Bridge Singers and the Pocklington Singers.

An evening of beautiful music on in All Saints’ Church Pocklington.

The “Concert for Peace” is to commemorate David Lloyd George signing the Treaty of Versailles on 28 June 1919, an event which effectively ended the First World War but sadly sowed the seeds for the Second World War in 1939. The Concert includes the debut performance of Stuart Nettleship’s composition “An English Requiem”, along with Vivaldi’s Gloria. A collection will take place for the ‘ABF The Soldiers’ Charity’. Tickets £12 (children £3) available from ‘Take a Leaf ’, Stamford Bridge and online https://2019concertforpeace. eventbrite.co.uk 30 June, 7pm Much Ado About Nothing at Scampston Walled Garden Tickets are available on www. scampston.co.uk or in the ticket office.

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WHAT’S ON IN YORK 6 July Haxby Carnival On the Ethel Ward Playing Field, Haxby. The Carnival Procession with the Carnival Queen and her two Attendants will leave the Village Green at 12.45 to arrive on the field by 1pm for the Official Opening. See the City of York Pipe Band, the new-formed Phoenix Fusion Majorettes, the Shotokan Karate Club, the Brownies, Guides, Cubs and Scouts and The Magic Hatter. As well as a mobile climbing wall, childrens craft table, go karts, fair, licensed bar and other refreshments.

9 July, 7pm Royal Lifesaving Society ‘Save a Baby’s Life’ At The Village Hall, Stutton, near Tadcaster. Book with Katie on kteastle@ntlworld.com 12 July St Leonard’s Hospice, Summer Luncheon Join antiques expert Caroline Hawley (Bargain Hunt and Flog it!) for an exclusive afternoon of valuations and antiques anecdotes. At the Feversham Arms. Tickets £40. Book online at stleonardshospice.org.uk. Tickets also available from the Feversham Arms YO62 5AG. 12 - 28 July Ryedale Festival Great music and beautiful places. www.ryedalefestival.com 17 July, 2pm - 4pm York Flower Club Garden Zing, A Petite Arrangement; practice judged

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21 July, 11am - 4pm Regatta Open Day at York Model Boat Club Meeting and sailing at the clubhouse & lake at Laytham Park YO42 4PS. Weather permitting. New members all ages welcome. Regatta Open Day - free entry: 11am - 4pm. www. yorkmodelboatclub.co.uk or call John 01904 761166 or Annette 01904 750441

Mondays 7.30-10pm York Scottish Dance Club English Martyrs’ Church Hall. No partner or experience needed. £3.

21 August 130th Egton Show A grand day out. www.egtonshow. co.uk

Tuesdays 2-4.30pm Shipton Community Cafe At Shipton Community Centre. All welcome.

26 August Farndale Agricultural Show www.farndaleshow.co.uk

Fridays 10.30-12.30pm Different Stokes - York Support & Exercise Group Heworth Without Community Centre. A peer-peer support & exercise group for younger, working age & active stroke survivors. £3.

REGULAR EVENTS IN YORK

Wednesdays 9-12noon Spearehead Community Cafe in Strensall Spearehead Hall, St Mary’s Church.

Wednesdays 9-12noon Cafe Nelli New Earswick Folk Hall.

Wednesdays 10-12noon New Earswick Sharing Together Sleeper Path Community Garden.

Weather permitting.

Tue 10-12noon & Fri 2-4pm Coffee and Tea on the Green Poppleton Methodist Church.

Tuesdays 7.30pm Stockton On Forest Drama Group Stockton Village Hall. Call Pat

2nd Wednesday of month Dunnington York Against Cancer Jumble Sale 10-11.15am at the Reading Rooms, Dunnington. 20p. Shop opens Mon, Tues, Thurs & Sat 9.3012noon. Tuesday also 1.30-4pm.

York Alzheimer’s Society 1st Wednesday of month: Boccia and Easy Sports. 2pm 3.30pm New Earswick Bowls Club.

2nd Wednesday of month: Read & Reminisce Together. 10.3012noon at York Explore Library.

2nd Tuesday of month: Dance Café. 1.45-3.30pm at Clement’s Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York.

Last Wednesday of month: Group for younger people with Dementia. 2-3.30pm at the Spurriergate Centre.

Thursdays Singing for the Brain.

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WHAT’S ON IN YORK Dementia Advice Clinics 1st Tuesday of month: 2.15-4.15pm at East Parade Medical Practice.

2nd Monday of month: 1-4pm at Dalton Terrace Surgery. Contact 01904 658542 4th Tuesday of month: 1-4pm at York Medical Group Water Lane.

Contact the GP Practice directly to book.

1st & 3rd Wednesday of month The Bus Stop Community Cafe 9.30-11.30am at Huntington Methodist Church.

1st Wednesday of month Wigginton & Haxby Wednesday Club Wigginton Recreation Hall Margaret 07435 591678 or Rosemary 01904 761569 email rosemarygeary@sky.com Fridays (Term Time) 10.30am Dance for Parkinsons Dance for people with Parkinson’s.

Wiggington Recreation Hall. www.danceforparkinsonsuk.org or Syliva Flaherey on 01904 490987 1st Wed of month, 7.309.30pm Haxby and Wigginton Against Fracking Haxby Memorial Hall. hawagainstfracking@gmail.com Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm Cobweb Orchestra All abilities welcome. York Steiner School, Fulford. Patrick Burnett on 07733 266792 or patrickcburnett@ gmail.com 3rd Wed of month, 7-9pm Frack Free York & Villages Set up by local people to oppose the threat of fracking. Meet at

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Strensall Village Hall. www. frackfreeyork.org.uk 1st Sat of month, 10am-noon Coffee morning in Holtby Local people with stalls showing local wares. In the village hall.

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Sporting Memories Weekly Coffee Morning & Chat, York City FC Foundation: Mondays 1-2.30pm: Wiggington Old School.

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Short Story The Petrifying Well “After you, madam.”

Dorothy lifted her head up from her map to see a wiry man in a black tail coat and a top hat holding the gate open for her. She was relieved. Though a confident rambler, she’d been unable to find the footpath through the woods.

“Thanks.” She folded up the map. “I was beginning to think I was lost.”

“Not at all. Well? You’ve timed it perfectly.” He squeezed ahead of her, waving a clipboard and a torch. “I’m Andy, by the way, and you are?”

Dorothy politely introduced herself and agreed that she was indeed well.

“Welcome, Dorothy.” He frowned at his clipboard.

“Stick behind me. We don’t want anyone wandering off the beaten path.”

Dorothy could see nowhere else to wander. The path was hemmed in on both sides by nettles, and the beech canopy made it almost too dark to see.

“Keep close,” he called back to her. “It’s not far.”

What’s not far? Dorothy thought. As soon as the path widened, she decided she would skip past him.

The path was steep. She could hear a swollen brook nearby, dead branches knocking together, and a strange rustling she couldn’t account for. It was almost as though she was being followed. She was afraid to turn around, the path was so treacherous.

“Halt!” Andy declared, stopping abruptly. “Before arriving at our destination, we must pause here,” he announced in a booming voice.

“Must we?” Dorothy asked nervously. He swung round to face her, his torch shining under his chin.

“Is witchcraft still alive in these ancient woods?” he declared in a dramatic voice.

Dorothy gasped and nearly fell backwards.

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stone is called petrification.” Andy’s eyes widened.

“Indeed, when we are petrified don’t we all feel turned to stone?”

Dorothy was feeling increasingly petrified. Behind her back she decisively rolled up her map.

“Will science provide the answers?” he boomed, raising his arms.

Dorothy swung the map and clouted him smartly on the wrist, knocking the torch right out of his hand.

“Ouch!” he cried. “What did you do that for?”

“Look here young man,” she said sternly, “get out of my way or I’ll scream, and when I scream you will turn to stone.”

“But this is all part of the tour.” Andy winced, rubbing his arm.

“What tour?” Dorothy snapped.

“The tour of the petrifying well,” Andy said.

“I didn’t agree to any tour,” Dorothy said indignantly.

“You can’t just lure me into the forest like this, all alone.”

“But you’re not all alone,” Andy said picking up his torch. “There’s a dozen other people behind you who’ve all paid to see the petrifying well.”

Dorothy turned and saw a row of slightly embarrassed families in kagoules huddled awkwardly behind her on the path.

“Now I think about it,” Andy consulted his clipboard, “I don’t believe your name’s even down on my list.”

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riverless cars are a hot motoring topic, with manufacturers, politicians and transport chiefs all talking about them.

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The Government predicts that driverless cars could be in full use on the UK’s roads by 2021.

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The safety of autonomous vehicles was questioned after a woman was killed while crossing the road in front of a self-driving vehicle in Arizona. The issue is the co-habitation of road users and the driverless vehicles – until people are sure how to interact with them, accidents will still happen.

WHICH MANUFACTURERS CURRENTLY OFFER SOME LEVEL OF AUTONOMOUS ASSISTANCE?

You’ll find some partial self-driving technology in cars from Audi, BMW, Citroen, DS, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes, Nissan, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Seat, Skoda, Subaru, Suzuki, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Volvo. Most cars do incorporate the technology, but it can include features such as adaptive cruise control.

LEVELS OF AUTONOMY

The various levels of autonomous assistance are categorised from one to five. Here’s what they mean.

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Introduced around 1990s/00s This base level means that just one element of the driving process is taken over by the car – but the driver is still very much in charge. This level of assistance is mature now and was pioneered by early cruise control systems.

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Present day Level 2 autonomy represents pretty much where we are today. Computers can deal with multiple functions, so the car can take control of steering, throttle and brake functions – but the driver must show they’re in charge of the car by putting a hand on the steering wheel.

LEVEL 3

Estimated 2020 At level 3 all of the safety-critical functions can be controlled by the car, but the driver must still be able to intervene if necessary – this isn’t completely ‘handsoff ’ technology yet.

LEVEL 4

Mid 2020s Level 4 sees cars capable of being fully autonomous, albeit in selected areas – most likely inner-city ones.

Dedicated lane markings and infrastructure will be required to ensure that the cars keep on the straight and narrow, too. Complex mapping systems will combine with advanced cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence to determine where the car should go. The driver may have to intervene at certain points, but for the most part it’ll mean hands-free driving.

LEVEL 5

Late 2020s/early 2030s Level 5 will see the vehicles derestricted – they will be capable of driving anywhere, without the need for a driver. There won’t be a need for a steering wheel or traditional ‘controls’; these vehicles will be fully capable of operating themselves.

It’ll free up space inside the cars, so they’ll probably look more like lounges on wheels. That’s what we predict, anyway.

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axby Carnival will be held on Saturday 6th July 2019 on the Ethel Ward Playing Field, Haxby.

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Come and see the City of York Pipe Band, the newformed Phoenix Fusion Majorettes, the Shotokan Karate Club, the Brownies, Guides, Cubs and Scouts and The Magic Hatter.

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There will be a mobile climbing wall, zorbs and a children’s craft table! Apart from the various stalls, there will be go karts and a fair, there will be excerpts from ‘Annie’ by the Joseph Rowntree Vaudeville Players and performances by the PRTY Band. There will also be a licenced bar supplied by Ainsty Ales Brewery, a Hogg Roast and other refreshments in the tea tent.

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York is famous for its Riverside locations, which during the Summer are very popular and a particularly nice place to meet with friends.

There have been a number of very well publicised tragedies in York over recent years where people have lost their lives in one of our Rivers.

All too often alcohol is a contributing factor to these events. If you are going to enjoy a drink near to the River, or plan to walk home alongside the River after a drink it is vital that you remain sensible and consider your own safety, and the safety of your friends and family. In particular, be very aware of your route home after having drinks.

The river bank is for the most part not fenced off and the paths do run very close to the edge of the water in many places. There are also a number of points where the lighting is not very good and it is very possible for you to slip and end up in the River. If you can plan your route home either avoiding the River or walk with friends so that you can look after each others safety.

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People also need to be aware that there are individuals who will take advantage of you if you are under the influence of alcohol. You are far more vulnerable after a few drinks and a good day out can be ruined. Whilst it is thankfully an uncommon occurrence there have been cases where individuals have been attacked after a night out and had their valuables stolen. It is again very simple to minimise your risks by walking home with a friend or friends and sticking to well lit routes in public areas. If you do find that you have to go home alone there are a number of regular Bus Services in York that are inexpensive and safer than walking alone. There are also Taxi’s available and whilst they are not as cheap as a Bus they will get you home safe. Remember to always use official Taxi’s from designated Taxi Ranks or order one from one of the many Taxi firms that operate within the City.

The Summer is and should be a time where we can all enjoy time with our Family and friends but we would just ask people to remain vigilant and aware to keep the risks of becoming a victim of crime or an accident at a minimum. If you do have any concerns you can contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Police Team via the North Yorkshire Police website or by the 101 number.

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Seventies Chic Seventies colours were quite earthy and muddy, from mustard and ochre to camel, olive and chocolate

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et your groove on – it’s back to the Seventies! But this time around orange pine and avocado bathrooms are banned, in favour of good-looking furnishings, bold patterns and cool accessories.

Seventies style is all about attitude. Bright and bold, it’s easy to introduce, often quite affordable and, because the furnishings are so striking, less is definitely more – a handful of well-chosen pieces can be carefully integrated into a modern scheme, adding an on-trend edge without becoming overpowering.

Start with the distinctive Seventies colour palette – in general colours were quite earthy and muddy, from mustard and ochre to camel, olive and chocolate. Like the patterns of the time – geometrics such as circles within squares, paisleys and simple florals – these strong shades are best

employed in small doses, mitigated by pale or neutral backgrounds. Think small touches such as a cushion or two, a drum lampshade, some glassware and ceramics and a framed poster on your wall, for example.

Typical of this decade is an element of comforting homespun, home-made style, hence the prevalence of handicrafts such as patchwork, weaving and macramé. Why not take a course, or teach yourself from books or online videos, and make your own, personalised pieces? Failing that, Etsy, Folksy and other online marketplaces have beautiful (and affordable) craft pieces.

Include some wooden and, especially, rattan furnishings in the form of blocky furniture made of pine or covered in velvet or corduroy, and cane elements such as headboards, mirror frames and baskets. Try car boot sales, auctions or charity shops, though choose better quality items to create the right impression. A cream-coloured shagpile rug is another option and can be subtly updated with a Berber-style criss-cross pattern.

Houseplants are important, and the bigger the better – no Seventies home was complete without a Swiss cheese plant and a spider plant in a handmade hanger. Complete the mix with some rustic kitchenware, a touch of vintage Laura Ashley, and perhaps even a beanbag or Moroccan pouffe.

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LAVA LAMPS Edward Craven-Walker (1918-2000) was a great British

inventor, entrepreneur and eccentric. The story goes that he was in a pub one night when he noticed a peculiar egg timer, made from a cocktail shaker, old tins and wax, and filled with liquid. Fascinated, he bought the contraption and decided to try to improve on its design. It took 15 years, but in 1963 the Astro Lamp was launched and became an instant hit, appearing in TV programmes including The Prisoner, Doctor Who and The Avengers. Lava lamps came in a range of designs, and were ubiquitous until the late Seventies and Eighties; they were revived in the Nineties and have since become popular again – a retro classic that’s perfectly suited to a 21st century lifestyle.

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Réunion Hotspot

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eep in the southern Indian Ocean, between Mauritius and Madagascar, Réunion island is an overseas French department and one of the most dramatic hotspots on earth.

Heading west from St Denis the capital, the coastal road follows the new highway, now in its final stages, built on pylons above the ocean to protect the traffic from rock falls and swelling seas. On this remote island blooming with tropical flowers and fruit, the residents take it all in their stride, over 800,000 of them but no native tribes. This was a desert island when the Europeans arrived.

Just 45 kilometres by 63 kilometres, it has much to offer along the shore with sheltered beaches and lagoons in the west, coral reefs, dolphins and whales out at sea, trade winds on the east coast and the awesome ‘Wild South’, strewn with lava rocks and battered by the waves crashing through eroded basalt cliffs. Ravines from the mountainous interior come right down to the water, slicing the land with precipitous slopes, as ominous as the calderas and peaks spreading across the highlands.

The Réunion National Park covers roughly 75% of the island, from a sizeable buffer area to the large central zone protected by UNESCO. At the heart of it all are three calderas framed by rugged ridges and rocks but draped in luxuriant vegetation. With over 1,000 species of native plants, it’s a haven for butterflies and birds, such as the slender cuckoo shrike or the white-tailed tropic bird, and myriad 38 | Handy Mag | June 2019

lizards including the brightly-coloured diurnal gecko.

Trekkers make their way along the trails – an amazing 900 kilometres on this tiny island – while others take the ‘road of 400 bends’ climbing through gorge and tunnels to the Cilaos caldera and its pretty little resort at 1,200 metres.

This is the ‘land of lentils and wine’ with fabulous views of the mountains, within reach of the Piton des Neiges, Réunion’s highest point at 3,070 metres.

Hugging it to the north is the verdant Salazie caldera known for its thermal springs, waterfalls and recordbreaking rain. It’s the green lung of the island, growing citrus fruit, bananas and peaches and the famous ‘chouchou’, a pear-shaped gourd eaten in many different ways. But the adjoining Mafate caldera is only accessible by donkey or helicopter. That’s the way the people like it, 700 or so scattered in remote hamlets, among them a handful of artists seeking inspiration away from it all.

Idyllic, peaceful, this is Réunion in many ways but down in the south east the mighty Furnace Peak never rests. At 2,632 metres, it erupts several times a year, spouting its liquid lava for weeks or even months at a time. Fortunately there are no villages around and when it is safe, forestry road and microlights can take you right there, sending incredible shivers down your spine. Only the tip of the Furnace rises above the land and if the volcano collapses one day, the whole island will sink into the ocean.

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Tickets still available for many outstanding events including: FRIDAY 12TH JULY

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8pm • Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York

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7.30pm • St Peter’s Church, Norton

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THEY ARE AT REST echo Choir Roger McGough reader

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7.30pm • Grand Hall, Scarborough Spa

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A PURCELL PAGEANT Solomon’s Knot

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LATE-NIGHT CANDLELIT CONCERT Orsino Ensemble Imogen Cooper piano

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re all your pictures from special occasions hidden away on your computer? Then The Framed Picture Company will help celebrate your memories with their bespoke frames and prints for your home.

Owner, James Fraser, first took over in 2012, and as a member of the Fine Art Trade Guild, care and quality is at the core of what they do.

From the moment you send in your chosen image and decide on the style and colour of frame you would like, a member of the team personally takes care of everything.

They check the quality of your image. They handmake your frame using only the best materials.

And they print your image with top-of-the-range machinery – all from their ever-expanding workshop in Malton.

But, it’s more than just a workshop. Each member of staff is a keen photographer, artist or framer, so they’re passionate about every piece of art they produce.

James also reveals that they’re close to opening a new showroom to show off their extensive range of frames – a great service and space for local interior designers.

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NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK

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olunteers’ Week is an annual event now led by NCVO (The National Council for Voluntary Organisations, which marks its 100th anniversary this year).

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The event celebrates the contribution of millions of volunteers with hundreds of events across the UK and raises the profile of volunteering, something more important than ever in 2019.

THE BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING – FOR ORGANISATIONS People volunteer with charities and also in the private and public sectors. In 2017/18, 20.1 million (38%) people in the UK volunteered formally at least once a year and 11.8 million did so at least once a month, worth a staggering £22.6 billion a year to the economy.

Could you join our team?

York Against Cancer has been making life better for people living with cancer for more than 30 years. We couldn’t do it without our loyal, friendly volunteers, some seen here at a 30th anniversary party held to thank them for their work.

Our volunteers help with everything from street collections to marshalling at sporting events and packing the Christmas cards we sell each year.

They also serve in our shops in Huntington and at York Hospital, and when we move home to the community stadium at Monks Cross, we’ll need more volunteers to help in our fantastic new shop.

Would you like to join us? Please call 01904 764466 or email office@yorkagainstcancer.org.uk.

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NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK Shaun Delaney, volunteering development manager at NCVO, said: “Volunteers are an integral part of our communities. In every direction you look there will be someone giving up their time for free. Many charities and community groups simply couldn’t exist without them and Volunteers’ Week is the perfect opportunity for us to give volunteers a boost, so they carry on making our communities a better place.”

THE BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING – FOR YOU The benefits of volunteering aren’t limited to the gains of the organisations. Volunteering can have a positive effect on your life too. Volunteering is great for: • Developing new skills.

• Gaining confidence and improving self-esteem.

• Giving you goals.

• Giving your day or week structure, and you something to get up or go out for.

• A less pressured introduction back into the working world after a break.

• Filling (and providing a reference for) employment gaps: showing your keenness to contribute, develop new skills and commit to something, and that you have the self-discipline and motivation to do something meaningful and turn up when expected.

• Offering the possibility of employment, whether through the organisation itself or through connections you make.

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roma Coffee Shop was opened in 2008 by Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church, with support from other local churches. It is a unique coffee shop with a real difference Aroma is a community coffee shop in we serve Fairtrade drinks and and on delicious food. All profits are u use local produce, and we operate a not-for-profit basis. Any profit made is used to support community Shop was set up by Haxb projects such as a DementiaAroma CarersCoffee Support Group, provide a place in the heart of the com craft evenings and coach tripsand to local towns. enjoy good quality food and drin We have a great team of staff with a fantastic Aroma Coffee group of about 50 volunteers, who help withShop, 30 The Villag Open Monday to Saturda all aspects from serving, washing up and food preparation, to behind the scenes such–as 10%roles discount May and June 2017 finance, health & safety and the window displays.

June to receive 10% discount on all New volunteers are always welcome especially if only; on you can help at lunchtimes during the week. If you are interested, please come in and talk to us. Or why not just come and treat yourself and enjoy the friendly atmosphere, good food and drinks?

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NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK • Expanding your social circle, preventing loneliness, and meeting new friends.

• Knowing you’re making a difference.

and intimidating. The Gig Buddies Project matches these people up with volunteers, helping them access gigs and events. See www.gigbuddies.co.uk.

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES There are hundreds of volunteering opportunities and something suitable for everyone. To find a volunteering opportunity right for you, visit www. volunteersweek.org/get-involved or the websites of charities you’d like to support (volunteering for charity isn’t limited to working in a charity shop), and check local magazines. Or try: Libraries and museums. Over 500 of the UK’s 3,800 libraries are now solely or partially operated by volunteers. Libraries are community hubs and a vital source of internet access, quite apart from free access to books, DVDs, magazines and local and genealogical records etc. Many museums also welcome (and rely on) volunteers.

Food banks, Scouts, Guides, local litter-picking schemes, Health Walk leading: the choice is endless. There are lots of local organisations that would love your help so why not make June the month you make a difference?

Offering a room. SASH www.sash-uk.org.uk is a charity that prevents young people from becoming homeless by offering them a short-term room in a volunteer’s home.

Buddying up. If you have mental or learning disabilities, going to events by yourself can be difficult

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by Christine Parker should be only provided by a BDS (GDC 72136) dentist or a dental care professional acting under the prescription of a dentist. Beauty therapists who provide whitening services are breaking the law.

This is not so dentists can charge you more money than buying some bleach off the internet its actually to protect you and your teeth from serious and potentially irreversible damage. Your teeth should be carefully checked before whitening to ensure there are no cavities the bleaching agent could get into, they will also ensure that any material that is used is safe and in the correct concentration to lighten your teeth but not damage them.

Dentists using the tray system provide custom trays to minimise any leakage of the bleaching agent into your mouth, the mouth is a delicate place and you should know exactly what is in the agent and that it has been carefully manufactured and properly stored to maintain its efficiency.

The amount of bleaching agent is strictly regulated in the UK to ensure that any possible side effects such as increased tooth enamel porosity is minimised. The more porous the tooth the more it will stain so poor bleaching material will cause your teeth to stain more.

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Your support is invaluable in helping the charity carry on caring for people living with a terminal illness and their loved ones.

What’s more, there are even more people and their families who will need support from Marie Curie in the coming years.

That’s why they’re on the lookout for hosts of their Blooming Great Tea Party, which will take place during June.

It’s an easy and fun way to fundraise – you simply get together with friends, family or colleagues for a tea party, bake sale of tea-rriffic tea break and ask for donations in return. It really is a piece of cake!

Malton’s own Co-op Funeralcare have already signed up to host a tea party this year, and are starting to make plans for the cakes to bake and people to invite.

Lorraine, the Funeral Manager at Malton Coop Funeralcare, says “We signed up to support Marie Curie by hosting a Blooming Great Tea Party in our branch in June and would encourage all Malton residents and businesses to do the same. A cup of tea can do so much good!”

By hosting a tea party this summer you’ll help Marie Curie nurses provide nursing care and vital emotional support in people’s own homes.

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It is now almost unavoidable in today’s society.

Gaming is no longer restricted to a PC or standard gaming console. Gaming on smartphones and tablets has gone through the roof, with Candy Crush, Angry Birds and Fortnite being three of the biggest hits of the past decade. It means you can play absolutely anywhere, in the park, at work or just sat in your car waiting for someone. It is definitely the best and most fun way to kill time. The only problem is that this convenience can prompt an addiction to your most beloved hobby.

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York’s Mini Bloom!

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loom! York’s infant horticultural festival will return as a mini festival this summer and organisers are now calling on Yorkshire’s green fingered growers and producers to take part.

Can you grow York’s longest broadbean? Create a vegetable self-portrait? Or bake the most delicious Fat Rascal?

The inaugural Bloom! Festival, the brainchild of Make It York, attracted thousands of visitors last summer and saw the city come alive with floral creations. This year, a ‘mini’ Bloom! Flower and Produce Festival, will celebrate York’s rich tradition of horticulture, past and present, and celebrate the individuals and communities involved today.

Organisers hope the celebration, 22-23 June in York Minster’s Dean’s Park, will encourage more people to get involved and ultimately encourage more planting across the city. A Flower and Produce Show will test six judges, who will reveal the winning entries in 60 different categories. Anyone can enter and categories, chosen with a Yorkshire twist, include everything from the best Yorkshire Parkin to best small potted Lupin.

With a full list of competition categories for children and adults to enter, this will be the focal event for a village fete right in the heart of York. Local flower farmers, florists, nurseries, specialist growers and anyone interested in taking better care of the natural environment are being invited to take part, including: Edible York, Askham Bryan College and York St Nicholas Fields. There will be a no plastic message throughout.

In the summer of 2018 the four day festival celebrated 250 years of the Ancient Society of York Florists, the oldest Florists’ Society in the world. Over 120 events ran over the four days of the festival which engaged with 100 plus businesses.

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Ahead of next year’s larger event this year’s mini festival will focus on York’s growers and celebrate existing and budding (no pun intended) gardeners.

To continue the legacy of the Bloom! 2018 festival a second, large-scale festival is already in the planning for 2020, celebrating York’s connections with horticulture.

Paul Whiting, Head of Visit York, a part of Make It York, said: “Although a smaller affair than last year, this weekend event will celebrate the positive impact of gardening and plants on our daily lives. Supporters of the event established a legacy fund to help us develop the festival and long term ambitions are to add planting and colour into the urban realm, both on a temporary and permanent basis.”

Lotte Inch, Festival Director, Make It York, said: “York has a long heritage of growers and there are people across the city nurturing their allotments and taking great pride in what they produce. We hope Bloom! will encourage more people to get involved in everything from composting, to growing vegetables.”

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The Dean of York, the Right Reverend Dr Jonathan Frost, said: “We’re delighted to welcome York’s Bloom! Festival to Dean’s Park this year. As one of the largest areas of green space within the city walls, the park is a much-loved, natural haven in the heart of the city and we hope the setting will inspire people to take part and get growing!”

Alongside the Flower & Produce Show, free events for children and families will include a Bee Story workshop, investigating the importance of bees, Vegetable Self-Portrait Making and Floral Crown Creating. These will be held underneath the trees of Dean’s Park Gardens where bunting and floral decorations will continue the ‘village fete’ theme throughout. Now is your chance to get involved and anyone who is interested can contact, Lotte Inch, Festival Curator by emailing: lotte.inch@makeityork.com

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Tana French One horrific night changes Toby’s life for ever. He retreats to the place he feels safest – Ivy House, to look after his terminally ill uncle. But then a skull is discovered in the garden and Toby has to question everything he believes to be true. Are his cousins hiding something from him? Is his uncle a killer?

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Jennifer Donnelly Everyone knows the story of Cinderella, but who stops to consider her stepsisters? Isabelle is neither pretty nor demure. But if she’s brave enough to cut off her own toe to fit her foot in a glass slipper, what else is she capable of? While Stepsister is aimed at young adults, this imaginative story is also likely to appeal to older readers who fancy losing themselves in a twisted fairy tale for a few hours.

GROW ALL YOU CAN EAT IN 3 SQUARE FEET

Edited by Chauney Dunford When it comes to food, few things beat picking your own vegetables straight from the garden. And you don’t need a large plot to do it. Whether you have a balcony, a courtyard or just a windowsill, you can grow your own vegetables, fruit and herbs. This book offers plenty of advice for would-be growers, from which plants thrive in shady gardens to which flowers can help to protect your crops. You’ll soon be creating your own bicycle wheel trellis, balcony saddlebag or strawberry colander.

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WEBER’S GREATEST HITS

Jamie Purviance Over the years, Weber has released a series of books to accompany its bestselling barbeques. The latest, Weber’s Greatest Hits, has more than 100 recipes for starters, mains (beef, lamb, pork, poultry, fish and shellfish), sides and desserts. Dishes include Chicken Tacos, Salmon Skewers, Zesty Garlic Prawns, ChilliRubbed Chicken and, for the traditionalist, Texas Burgers.

THE ROSIE RESULT

Graeme Simsion Professor Don Tillman is back, more than a decade after we first met him in The Rosie Project. This time, he has a new project – helping his son Hudson to settle into school (and neurotypical society).

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Vegetable and Chilli Noodle Bowls Ready in: 30 minutes | Serves 4 This is a quick vegetarian supper packed with flavour!

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1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large deep frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender and fragrant.

2. Add the carrots, aubergine, courgette and peppers and fry over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour in the stock and simmer for a further 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are just tender.

3. Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the pack instructions. Drain well and toss into the vegetables along with the soy sauce and sesame oil. Divide between four warmed bowls and served sprinkled with sesame seeds and garnished with coriander sprigs.

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Midsummer Meanings

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he month of Wimbledon and Father’s Day; synonymous with freshly mown grass, the first Pimms and a sudden abundance of flowers, we welcome June as the beginning of summer.

In Anglo-Saxon times, June was known as midsummer month or sera monath, meaning ‘dry month’. It also brought with it the big pagan celebration of the summer solstice – the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

It was the Romans who were responsible for giving the sixth month in their Roman and our Gregorian calendar its current name. Jun(e) is believed to be a shortened version of Junius - Latin for ‘sacred to Juno’.

Juno was the wife of Jupiter and patron goddess of Rome. She was also the goddess of marriage and childbirth. The blessing she was said to bestow on couples who marry during this month has meant that June weddings remain popular to this day.

In early Roman times, June had 29 days, but Emperor Julius Caesar added an extra day, making it 30 days long.

People born in June are said to be ruled by the planet Mercury, representing youth, and come under the zodiac signs of either Gemini (the twins) or Cancer (the crab). Scientific studies have claimed that June babies tend to be physically stronger and suffer less with mental illnesses than those born in any other month.

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June has three birthstones: the pearl, moonstone and the more obscure alexandrite. The birth flowers for this month are the rose and the honeysuckle.

There is a saying in folklore that in June, summer doesn’t begin until the elderflower is in blossom.

Apart from the summer solstice, other festivals that take place in June include well-dressing, where natural springs are honoured with elaborate decorations that include intricate mosaic-like pictures made using flowers, grasses, moss, seeds, bark and berries. Well-dressing is particularly popular across Derbyshire.

The many significant historical events that have happened in the month of June include: the signing of the Magna Carta on 15th June 1215; the infamous Battle of Waterloo on 18th June 1815; the Queen’s coronation on 2nd June 1953; and D-Day, on 6th June 1944.

The month of June has long fascinated poets, artists and lyricists from Shakespeare to Rogers and Hammerstein. ‘Flaming June’ is a famous painting

by Lord Frederick Leighton completed in 1895.

Scottish poet Robert Burns also paid homage to the month in the first lines of his well-known poem ‘A Red Red Rose’. And there is no end of romantic ballads out there rhyming ‘June’ with ‘moon’.

Believe it or not, June was a popular name for both boys and girls in the first part of the 20th century but over the last 40-50 years it has declined in favour in the UK. However, June has enjoyed a resurgence as a favourite girls’ name in the USA during the past decade.

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ouseplants will have supplied you with some lovely greenery during the gloomier months, but right now it’s time to give them a bit of TLC as they could do with some pampering.

Quite often houseplants get very lacklustre and miserable over the winter and spring, so start by checking them over thoroughly. Remove and dispose of any that are heavily infested with pests or infected by diseases. Although it is sometimes possible to control these sorts of problems, unless the plant is of extreme sentimental value, it is rarely worth all the effort – particularly as you may still not be completely successful. Once done, continue as follows…

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Carefully pick over remaining plants, removing dead, damaged or discoloured leaves. If the leaf stems are quite tough then use a good sharp pair of scissors for this job or invest in a pair of special ‘snips’ or miniature secateurs – whatever you use, they must be really sharp.

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Houseplants usually respond well if repotted in late spring or very early summer, so if yours are pot-bound do this now. Check by carefully removing the plant from its pot and take a look at the root system. If it is really quite congested in the pot, then in most cases this means it is time for it to move house.

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When repotting, only move the plants up one pot size and use compost as similar as possible to the compost in which they are currently growing. If in doubt, seek advice from your local garden centre or plant compost supplier. Most houseplants hate poor drainage, so do make sure that the compost is free-draining and always add crocks at the base of the pot. Consider adding additional grit or perlite to improve drainage.

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Once the plants have been repotted, place them in a cool, relatively stress-free environment for a week or two and avoid putting them in hot or direct bright sunlight. Keep them adequately but not over-watered and the roots will soon start to move into the new compost.

Once they are happy in their new pot, give them a bit of a bath. Well-moistened kitchen roll or cotton wool can be used to wipe the leaves clean.

Many of the more glossy-leaved houseplants respond well to an application of leaf shine, but always check that the plants you have will enjoy this treatment, as some respond badly.

When did you last feed your houseplants? It is easy to forget them when you are busy thinking about other plant-related jobs. Houseplants do require regular feeding, and you can buy some really good fertilisers in garden centres.

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Don’t place plants in too sunny a spot. As temperatures rise it is likely that some of them could get too hot or suffer leaf scorching if placed too close to a south- or west-facing window. If possible, move them on to an eastor north-facing windowsill, or at least move them slightly further back from the glass.

Remember that most houseplants benefit from a bit of a summer holiday and love to be placed in dappled shade in the garden, where you will find that they usually thrive – provided you keep them adequately fed and watered.

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Finally, why not treat yourself to a new houseplant or two? A visit to your local garden centre is bound to provide you with plenty of inspiration, but do make sure that the plant is well-suited to the position that you have lined up for it – it’s tempting to buy those that only do well in really sunny situations, but if you only have a fairly shady windowsill to offer

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My favourite time of year is here, Summer! I love running through fields with my ears flapping, licking ice cream that has dripped onto the floor, going swimming in the river, sunbathing in the garden and rolling around in freshly cut grass.

There are some bad things about summer though, sometimes it’s so hot that I don’t feel like going for a walk. I just want to stay in the shade or lie next to the fan then go for a proper walk in the evening when it gets cooler. There are also lots of flying things around that hurt when you eat them, once one bumped into me and it made my face feel all puffy, I had to have an injection to make it go back to normal!

Last year even the water in my water bowl was warm, mum started putting ice cubes in there which made the water much more refreshing after I’d been sunbathing, she also let me have frozen vegetables, yum!

Usually I get to go on work trips in the car with Mummy, but she says I have to stay at the practice so that I don’t get too hot, it’s a shame as I really like going with her.

I’ve noticed that she’s been cutting the hairs around my ears and toes, I’d prefer furry toes but apparently, it’s meant to stop grass seeds getting stuck and making my ears and feet sore.

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his gorgeous older gentleman had been brought to York Cats Protection as his previous owner was moving and couldn’t take him along.

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As a practice we have a long-standing reputation for treating rabbits and various other ‘exotic’ species. Over the years the number of pet rabbits in the UK has grown significantly, and every week we are welcoming more new patients and clients into our practices.

Battle Flatts Stamford Bridge are also proud to announce they have been awarded the GOLD award for being a Rabbit Friendly Practice – we are now one of only 12 Gold practices in the UK! As part of this, we are joining other practices in RAW’s initiative to ensure all rabbits are vaccinated against both Myxomatosis (Myxy) and Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease virus (RHDV). This includes the highly infectious RHDV-2 strain which has quickly become one of the highest causes of sudden death in domestic rabbits.

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