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elcome to the June edition.

June has to be my favourite time of the year.

Gardens are lush green and the weather is finally (hopefully!) warming up. This year June has the added bonus of an extra day off, with large numbers of celebrations for the Queen’s Jubilee to get involved in. I hope you manage to get along to your local party.

I wouldn’t really call myself a royalist, but even I can see that 60 years on the throne is something to be celebrated. I shall be dragging my troop along to our village celebrations come rain or shine!

June also brings strawberries and cream and, best of all, tennis. I don’t play much sport – when I say not much – I mean none whatsoever! But Wimbledon fortnight always brings on a sense of nostalgia of games past and a need to find a tennis court. In my head I still play like I did in my 20s – serving overhead, winning rallies with a cross-court top spin forehand and chasing down every shot. In reality, I’m exhausted after a few shots, bored of chasing our 2 tennis balls into the surrounding countryside and in serving underarm looking hopeless; but at least the games get started! It was 2-year since we entered the local village

This month’s features General

2012 Jubilee Year ............................................. p16 Emily’s Column ................................................. p18 Working from home ....................................... p28 Spring clean your make-up bag................. p34 Books: Wait ‘til your father gets home ..... p46 Short story ......................................................... p48

Business Features

BGT Plumbing ......................................................p6 Continental Tile Studio .................................. p14 Pen Life - No difference between men and women - official ............................................... p17 Puddleducks Nursery ..................................... p19 Window Distribution Ltd .............................. p20 Ian’s Plastering .................................................. p25

tennis tournament, and how we were shamed! Thank goodness there’s tennis to watch on the TV instead!

The business editorials in the magazine give local businesses a real opportunity to tell you who they are and how they can help you and finding out all about them is one of my favourite monthly jobs. Please have a read through and remember to tell them that you read about them in the Handy Mag if you use their services.

The competition winner in the April edition was Mrs P Goudy from Huntington. Well done! I have had a request for the answers to be published for anyone that couldn’t find all the Easter bunnies!

They are on page 61.

Until next time...

Marianne

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om Bradley and his two-man team of highly experienced gas fitters currently provide plumbing and heating services, repairs and installations to homes in York and the surrounding areas.

They also provide services to rental homes and businesses in the Leeds area, on behalf of several letting agencies.

Their work covers the full range of boiler and central heating installations, repairs and replacements, new bathrooms and general plumbing repairs.

Quality, value and reliability Getting a bathroom right requires finding the the best possible quality suite and fixtures for the customers’ budget, and Tom literally goes the extra mile in making sure this happens.

For example, to ensure his customers get that bit more for their money, he puts in extra time and effort to source his goods directly from the suppliers’ supplier.

Working closely with the customer, BGT Plumbing can help you decide on the very best options for you and your home. If you’re limited by the space and layout of your bathroom, or the budget available, Tom can work within those limitations.

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He’ll give a free quote at home, bringing along a full set of catalogues and tile samples, plus a stock of fresh ideas to help you make the best of what you have.

Tom added: “It’s quite rare that a customer decides what we’re offering isn’t right for them, because we specialise in accommodating their needs, rather than encouraging them to do something that isn’t their best option.

“Our business thrives on delivering exactly what the customer specified, on time, every time. All we really want is for the customer to be absolutely over the moon.”

Customers come first There’s no hard sell or false promises, and one thing BGT Pluming promises to never, ever do is use or even recommend a product that doesn’t represent excellent value for money for the customer.

If you select something from a catalogue, that’s exactly what you’ll receive – cheap alternatives are never used for BGT Plumbing customers, and their competitive labour charges mean every penny you invest in the bathroom adds up to more quality for you. Furthermore, you’ll have all the information you need up front, with no unpleasant surprises or Copy deadline for the next edition is Friday 1st June

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Tom said: “A bathroom is a very personal thing, and we like to give the customer lots of freedom in choosing the suite and the fixtures that they really like. That means we don’t do cheap deals where you’re tied into just one option; instead we work hard get the best possible price for the best quality supplies.”

A recent en suite replacement BGT Plumbing carried out at a home in Sheriff Hutton, which involved gutting a 20-year-old bathroom, left the customer with a beautiful new bath, modern shower and floating vanity basin. The thank you letter from the customer said: “We are thrilled with the finished outcome. You should be proud of what you have done.”

Tom’s team are fully GasSafe registered and accredited with BPEC, which means their safety training and installation skills are sharp and up to date with latest techniques and technologies.

Renewable energy In response to customer requests, BGT Plumbing will soon be equipped to install solar thermal panels.

They’re now taking orders for the panels, which provide a constant source of hot water powered by the sun. This means you can cut your energy bills, reduce your carbon footprint and enjoy hot water all year round. And with low maintenance costs and long warranties, once you’ve installed them, all you have to do is enjoy the savings for years to come.

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he tiles on your wall or floor have a massive impact on the look and feel of the room you’re decorating, so it makes good sense to choose a good quality option from a designer tile showroom.

In addition to the way your tiles will look, their durability, quality and ‘clean-ability’ will have an effect as well, and it’s important to know that the product you choose will stand the test of time.

Choosing the right tiles requires good advice, knowledge and experience. Ideally you need someone who knows tiles inside out, quite literally, and who can give you the design, style and decor advice that will stand you and your home in good stead for many years to come.

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tal Tile Studio, is that person. He founded the first tile shop in York many years ago and has been in the industry since 1974 – making him York’s most experienced tiles specialist. Added to this is the fact that he has been an agent for reputable italian, french and spanish tile factories since 1980 – which means he is guaranteed to always bring style and quality design to the forefront.

Continental Tile Studio is to be found on The Bull Commercial Centre, just next to Dean’s Garden Centre. You can browse the showroom’s 21 wall and floor tile displays at your leisure, all of which are laid out together with accessories and other design ideas, so you can really get a feel for what can be achieved in the home. There are also mosaics in glass and stone to inspire you, plus

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Furthermore, there are new designs and different sizes appearing every month, so it’s well worth visiting regularly to get a full picture of the range available.

If you’re looking for a classic ceramic or porcelain look, the selection at Continental Tile Studio is second-to-none. Their selection of stone tiles can give a natural, warm feel to your bathroom or kitchen, whether you use them on the floor or walls.

Their glass and stone mosaic tiles in a huge range of colours can really set your decoration ideas alight, making stunning splash backs behind sinks, adding interest to shower units or bordering plainer tiles to add a fresh feel. Or you can choose glass tiles, to add colour and a sense of light to your decor.

Many of Continental Tile Studio’s tiles are imported from manufacturers from across Europe, hand-picked by Keith himself for their quality and up-to-date style.

Browsing the showroom is a great way to get some ideas together for the right look for your home. However, if you’ve got a specific colour you

know you need, or a particular effect you’re trying to achieve, talk to Continental Tile Studio’s experienced staff.

Keith and his team are always happy to share their knowledge with their customers, and they’ve got a wealth of professional advice to share.

Keith said: “I always pride myself on good customer service – that is, and always will be, top priority for Continental Tile Studio. I only sell quality tiles and I’m the most experienced tile man in York, so our customers receive the very best in terms of choice, advice and professional service. That means they end up with results they’ll be delighted with every time.”

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2012 - Diamond Jubilee Year

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e all know that 2012 is the Diamond Jubilee of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne but what, or who, else is celebrating their 60 year anniversaries in 2012? I have taken a walk back through time to look at some of the events that took place in 1952 and to hopefully raise their profile in our Diamond Jubilee thoughts.

In London Theatreland, Agatha Christie’s famous murder mystery play ‘The Mousetrap’ celebrates running continuously since 1952. During this time over 24,000 performances have been given making it the longest running show, of any kind, in the world. In celebration, The Mousetrap will go on its first ever UK tour - the ‘Diamond Anniversary Tour’ this year. Meanwhile in the world of film, 1952 saw the release of several, now well known, British films including Limelight, The Importance of Being Earnest, Moulin Rouge and The Pickwick Papers.

The popular British children’s television programme, The Flower Pot Men, was first transmitted in 1952 as part of the BBC children’s series Watch with Mother. It was repeated regularly over the next twenty years and starred two little men made out of flower pots who lived at the bottom of a garden with the third character, Little Weed.

Record charts in the UK started in 1952 when Percy Dickens from New Musical Express began compiling a hit parade. Initially, Dickens telephoned a sample of around 20 shops asking for a list of the 10 best-selling songs. These results were then aggregated to give a Top 12 chart published in the New Musical Express on 14 November 1952.

The first ever number-one single was “Here in My Heart” by Al Martino and it held the top spot for nine weeks.

An aviation ‘first’ celebrates its diamond anniversary in 2012. The world’s first Jet Airliner, a De Havilland Comet, made its first commercial flight from London to Johannesburg carrying 36 passengers. The total journey of nearly 7,000 miles took over 23 hours and allowed for five stops at Rome, Beirut, Khartoum, Entebbe and Livingstone. Each

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passenger on the historic flight received a special first flight certificate signed by one of the pilots, Captain AM Majendie. A single fare was £175 and a return £315.

On the home front, a report showed that many people were not paying their TV licences. This led to the implementation of the first TV detector vans in 1952. The vans were to pass slowly along roads and pin-point where receivers were in use. TV detection officers would make doorstep inquiries as they went along. Winston Churchill’s government scrapped ID cards as they felt that in peacetime they were no longer needed and tea rationing came to an end meaning that tea loving Britons were once again able to enjoy unlimited ‘brews’ for the first time in 12 years. Sweets, meat, eggs, butter and sugar remained on ration. With the benefit of hindsight, I wonder if Edinburgh City Council would have still voted in favour of getting rid of electric trams and replacing them with Double Decker buses back in 1952? Little did they know the issues that their successors would encounter in implementing a new tram system some 60 years later!

In March 1952, William Speakman-Pitt received the first Victoria Cross invested by Queen Elizabeth II. Speakman-Pitt was born and raised in Altrincham.

He was 24 years old and a private in The Black Watch when he broke up several enemy attacks, causing heavy casualties and in spite of being wounded in the leg continued to lead charge after charge. He kept the enemy at bay long enough to enable his company to withdraw safely.

Later that year, John Bamford became the youngest person to be awarded the George Cross, aged 15, for bravery during a house fire in Newthorpe, Nottinghamshire.

60th birthday celebrations will be in order in 2012 for Allan Wells MBE (former Scottish athlete, who became Olympic Champion in the 100 metres at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow), Jenny Agutter (film and television actress) and Joe Johnson (1986 World Snooker Champion).

So, I think it’s fair to say that there is certainly a great deal to commemorate in 2012!

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he European Court of Justice (ECJ) have made it official – there is no difference between men and women. At least when it comes to insurance there isn’t. From December 2012, it will be illegal for Insurers to differentiate between men and women when it comes to pricing their policies.

So who cares? Well you should - it’s going to affect a lot of you. When men came to take income from their pension, they used to get better rates than women. But that was only because they were expected to die sooner than women. On the other hand, life insurance premiums for women would generally be lower – again because women were expected to live longer and therefore less likely to die before the end of the plan.

The plain truth is that women live longer than men. But the European Court is so powerful, it has decreed that life expectancy of both men and women will henceforth be exactly the same. Well that’s not exactly true. But Insurers will not be allowed to differentiate between men and women - even though they pose completely different risks.

So guess what? This makes absolutely no sense.

But we’ll have no option but to accept it and cough up. Because the effect of this nonsense is that it’s likely that men’s pension income rates will fall and women’s insurance premiums will rise.

MeMo to WoMen - if you’re thinking about taking out insurance, now might be a good time to do it. (If you don’t think you need life assurance – it could actually be the most important thing you do for your family.) Act now and talk to us.

MeMo to Men – if you are thinking about retirement in the next couple of years, now would be a good time to talk to an expert like ourselves about what your options are before these changes take place, and see whether there are alternative options for you to avoid being turned into a woman!

Tom Hughes is an Independent Financial Adviser with Pen-Life Associates Ltd, Chartered Financial Planners, who help individuals and small businesses make the most from their money including advice on residential and commercial mortgages and equity release, individual and business protection, pensions and retirement planning, savings, investments, tax planning, Inheritance Tax and long term care solutions.

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York Opera

Emily’s Column

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Hello again, All those who know me will probably be aware of my (bordering insane) passion for reading.

In my opinion there is no better way to spend a weekend than to curl up with a good book, lying in front of a roaring fire and holding a good latte!

Mmm… To me, reading isn’t a chore when your parents have dragged you off facebook. Nor is it a vain attempt to get educated. As geeky as this sounds (and I’m sure it will), I love reading for the same reason other teenage girls love watching a good film; to lose yourself in someone else’s fantasies, to hold your breath at the next cliff-hanger in anticipation of the protagonist’s catastrophes. In reading a book you don’t have to limit yourself to someone else’s acting abilities and interpretation of the story, you can use your own imagination.

And you can read your favourite lines over and over and over again.

Despite my love of a good paperback, I do also enjoy snuggling up to watch a film now and then. Recently, however, I’ve found myself getting more and more annoyed with films which ruin someone’s appreciation for a good story. A good example of this is the Twilight series. Stephenie Meyer created entertaining, emotional characters which can now be seen on almost every young teenage girl’s wall as ‘TEAM JACOB!’ posters. It seems that anybody who doesn’t fit the ‘giggling and squealing’ criteria, is thought to automatically cringe at the word Cullen and stick their nose up at the word vampire. I’m not in any way saying that I enjoy “’I want to drink your blood’ ‘YAY!’” books, but for me, supernatural novels simply add danger and difficulty to already exceptional storylines, and passion to the romantic tales that any girl could enjoy.

Shouts of “Bravo” were heard from enthusiastic audiences for York Opera’s series of spring concerts.

They have enjoyed medleys from Gilbert and Sullivan and Mozart together with solos and ensembles and choruses from Verdi Puccini Wagner and Bizet.

The final concert in the series will be held at The Kirk Theatre Pickering 7.30 pm Saturday 9th June. Tickets £10 from Television House, Market Place Pickering 01751 472847 or at the door

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Wigginton & Haxby WI have donated a flowering cherry tree to the community to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen.

Angela Bailey, president of the Wigginton and Haxby WI said: “We thought it would be a lasting reminder of the Jubilee and we have planted it as near to the border of the villages as possible.”

The Women’s Institute is the largest voluntary women’s organisation in the UK and takes part in a wide variety of activities, striving to be a part of community life.

Wigginton and Haxby WI meets every second Thursday in the month at St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby at 7.30pm.

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Based on that experience, she has founded a new nursery on Sheriff Hutton business park – and as a primary Sarah Kelly, Owner of school teacher with a Puddleducks Day Nursery passion for childcare, she’s the ideal person to do so.

At the heart of everything the nursery will do is Puddleducks’ ethos, which values working in partnership with parents to nurture children, and to help give them the strong grounding of confidence, curiosity and love of learning that will stand them in good stead for the future.

The nursery building work is nearing completion, having received planning permission with unanimous support from Ryedale’s councillors, at Christmas.

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providing quality upvc products The company Window Distribution Ltd was founded in 1991 to service the PVCu Window, Door and Conservatory needs of local Builders, Joiners, PVC fitters and Builders Merchants on a supply only basis. They were one of the first trade fabricators to seek to offer a quick turn around on orders and have developed a strong, successful association to supply many businesses within the sector, including some well known national building trade suppliers and local housing authorities. They are also on the approved supplier list for York and Ryedale housing.

Still a privately owned company, they have proved sustainability in the market and after 20 years of trading, still trade under the same name.

Unlike other companies who specialise in glass or frames, Window Distribution not only supply the frames, but also own the glass factory which means they are not relying on other companies for quality.

Over this time, they have steadily grown and built up an enviable reputation for exceptional customer service and high quality products, manufacturing over half a million double glazed units and over 125,000 windows (which equates to 12,500 average 3 bedroom houses). They have a stable customer base and have indeed retained many customers from the first year of trading, underlining how seriously they take customer’s needs.

Customer satisfaction is achieved by meeting the requirements of BS EN 1279 and the British Standards Institution Kitemark scheme.

QualiTy producTs Window Distribution encourage the end user to come and view the products: to see where they are made and the quality they are receiving. This inevitably promotes confidence and helps trades when selling their service.

Products continue to be updated and they now offer intelligent self clean glass which also retains and refracts heat to keep up with energy efficient standards.

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To help save energy and, more importantly, power usage, Window Distribution are now an approved member of the Pilkington energiKare scheme (www. pilkington.co.uk/energikare).

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hile you are likely to be aware of the health benefits of consuming olive oil, you may not realise the many other uses of this natural product. Not only is it a good lubricant, as its molecules have the ability to slide easily over one another, but its film can fill rough spots in many surfaces, making them look polished and shiny.

For instance, it has many cosmetic uses. Olive oil can give a closer shave than shaving cream and can also be used to remove eye makeup, by simply dabbing some under the eyes and rinsing off with a face cloth. What’s more, you can massage it into your nail beds to moisturise your cuticles and if you have dry skin, rub in a thin layer after a shower.

Around the house, adding a little to your duster will leave surfaces looking polished and stainless steel will look great when you use olive oil as a shining agent. You can silence squeaky doors by wiping the top of the door hinges so that the oil runs down the sides. Similarly, pour a little onto a cotton bud to get sticky zips moving again.

Even the cat can benefit, because adding a quarter of a teaspoon to your pet’s food will help to prevent hairballs.

So, not only is this ancient oil good for you, it’s also good for your home and your pets.

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Make-Up Bag It’s a fact that many of us stubbornly hold on to our old favourite ‘can’t live without’ product, even though it lurks deep within a jam-packed make-up bag and is - more often than not - the most unappealing looking thing in there.

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Although your cosmetics look innocent enough, after being opened they offer a perfect breeding ground for bacteria. And over time, you can end up suffering from some seriously nasty eye infections, skin irritations and blemishes, all because your products are long past their best. Not all manufacturers place ‘use by’ guidelines on their make-up, so it can be hard to know what is an acceptable amount of time to keep your beauty buys for.

So we have compiled a guide to give you the low down on when is the right time to say goodbye to your trusty old product.

Mascara: Buy a new one at least every three or four months. Changes in texture and smell can indicate that it’s past its best. If you’ve had an eye infection, then discard the mascara you were using when it started and invest in a new one to avoid re-infection.

Pencil eyeliner: They are fine to use until you need to replace them, as the tip that is in contact with the eye is constantly being sharpened and therefore kept fairly clean - just make sure you always cover the tip with the protective lid. liquid eyeliner: Should be treated the same as mascara and replaced every three to four months.

As with all eye make-up, never be tempted to share yours or borrow someone else’s - it’s the fastest way to spread an eye infection. eye shadow: Fine for a few years as long as they are stored properly in their original container. Make sure you replace the applicators regularly.

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Moisturiser: Aim to discard moisturisers after six months. Changes in smell and consistency indicate that the product has reached its ‘use by’ date. sunscreen: Aim to purchase brand new sunscreen every year, as the ingredients that protect you from damaging UV rays can become less potent over time. nail Varnish: Usually varnish will last for a good twelve months. If after shaking you aren’t able to mix it together, then it’s a sure sign it is ready to be thrown away.

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Sticky Lamb Chops

by Jared Smith age 12 Ingredients 8 Lamb Chops 6 Large Potatoes 2 tbsp Redcurrant Jelly 4 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar 2 Sprigs of Rosemary 2 Cloves of Garlic 2 Handfuls of Fresh Redcurrants

1. In a saucepan on low heat,

mix together the redcurrant jelly and red wine vinegar.

Chop up the garlic and rosemary and add them to the sauce. Mix and leave on the heat until there are no chunks of the jelly left (this should take about 5 minutes). When finished put the lamb chops into a shallow dish and pour the sauce on top. Cover with cling film and leave aside for an hour.

2. Half an hour before you are ready to serve, peel the potatoes and slice them up into pieces around 1cm thick. Put them in a saucepan of boiling

water and cook for 10-15 minutes or until soft. When they are finished, strain the potatoes and fry in oil for 5-10 minutes on either side, ensuring that they are brown and crispy. You can now either put them on a plate under tinfoil or put them in a warm oven until they are needed to be served.

3. Remove the lamb chops from the marinade/sauce and put on a plate to dry a little before you cook them on the griddle.

Heat up the griddle with olive oil until hot and sear the lamb chops on either side to your liking. Meanwhile pour the

sauce back into the saucepan, add a couple of handfuls of redcurrants, and heat it up to be served.

4. Once everything is cooked and prepared; remove the potatoes from the oven and serve with the sticky lamb chops, redcurrant sauce and green vegetables.

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Nissan Juke R

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must admit if I had a nice long drive in front of my house, like Lord March, I wouldn’t get much work done.

The temptation to hoon up and down and scare the milkman in anything with an engine would just be too great to resist.

Unfortunately, I don’t have that problem, so an invite to apply some rubber to the Goodwood estate’s well wheel-trodden hill climb is always welcome.

My invite came for the media day for Goodwood’s 2012 motoring events – the Festival of Speed and the Revival. The day is a chance for Lord March to ramp up the excitement surrounding the two events and a good opportunity for the media to get behind the wheel of some new metal from the supporting manufacturers.

Fortunately I was looking forward to one helluva ride. Nissan had offered a last minute spin up the hill in one of only two Juke Rs in the world. For those of you that aren’t in the know, this is basically the love child of a Juke / GT-R one night stand – and the right genes made it across into the sibling.

Under the matt black Juke bodywork is the running gear and engine from the GT-R. The 3.8-litre, 485bhp twin turbo charged engine has been squeezed into the Juke’s bodywork, the four-wheel drive carried across and it has the performance to match. Foot to the floor and 60mph arrives in around three seconds. The mad project was conceived as a marketing exercise by Nissan GB’s former MD Paul Willcox who, when he took up his new post in Europe, gave it the green light.

Costing £250,000 each, the pair were designed and built in the UK by RML – one left-hand and one right-hand drive. The latter is for exclusive use in the UK. So what’s it like to drive? Well, the 1.16-mile Lord

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March drive was never going to be long enough to get a real feel for this amazing car, but first impressions were staggering.

The Juke R handles all that power remarkably well, transferring it into forward thrust with no drama, much like the bigger GT-R does. There was just enough time to savour the whoosh of the turbos on the start straight as the hay bales and trees quickly melted into a summery soup of colour.

The first corner is a tight right hander and an overzealous prod on the cold brakes soon made me realise I could have carried 20mph more through the bend.

In front of the house, I managed five secondsish of full throttle madness and the Juke R’s turn of pace staggered – 120mph was indicated on the digital readout (my passenger reliably informed me).

Flint wall safely passed without grazes, the final section of the run allowed a little more confidence.

It was soon clear that although hand-built, the Juke R is a very competent and polished piece of kit. It reminds me of a Renault 5 GT Turbo – but turned all the way up to 11.

It’s just a shame these two marketing models are all we’re ever likely to see. There’s very little chance we’ll ever get a production run model. The cost and build time would make it very difficult to justify – especially when a GT-R can be had for circa £70k.

Still, as drives up garden paths go, this Nissanpowered excursion will be remembered as a very special one.

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For those new to this event, the challenge is to cycle 146 miles in 2 days on the new fully signed “Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route”, a circular tour starting and finishing at Norton College, Norton, near Malton, North Yorkshire.

Leaving your car at Norton College on Saturday morning you will set off along the first day’s 73 mile section. At the end of day 1, enjoy an overnight camp at Hutton Cranswick Sports & Recreation Centre, complete with barbecue, licensed bar and live entertainment! (Don’t worry - your tents are transported to Hutton Cranswick for you!)

After a hearty breakfast on Sunday morning, set off on the second 73 mile leg returning back to Norton College in the afternoon to collect your Completion Certificate and Goody-Bag and also where showers and refreshments will be available.

The Challenge is suitable for experienced cyclists as well as adventurous families, couples, individuals, or groups, but please note that this is not a race and all cyclists must follow the Highway Code!

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eeding a lawn is essential to ensure it looks lush and green. Feeding keeps the grasses growing vigorously enough to help keep out moss and weed growth.

A poorly maintained and inadequately fed lawn is far more likely to be invaded by moss, weeds and is prone to disease. Choose a lawn fertilizer formulated for the specific needs of the grass at this time of year; nitrogen is often in short supply largely because it is so important in the formation of the grass and, as this is constantly being removed by mowing, it’s constantly necessary to replace it.

There are also many other nutrients, in particular phosphorus, potassium and iron which help to promote and maintain top quality growth. The precise amount of fertilizer that your lawn requires is determined by many factors including soil type, frequency of irrigation or rainfall, frequency of mowing and whether clippings are left on the lawn.

and a fertilizer. Applying these together ensures rapid grass growth to fill in the gaps left by the dead weeds. If you have time, there is a marginally better effect if you feed the lawn with the spring feed then wait a couple of weeks before applying the weed killer. Small infestations of weeds can be removed effectively by hand, using a daisy grubber or even an old kitchen knife.

A proprietary moss killer should take care of the moss, but follow the instructions carefully to ensure that the mosses have been thoroughly killed before you attempt to rake them out. If living moss is raked out the problem becomes worse.

It’s worth remembering that once the moss is dead the lawn will look worse than when the moss was alive.

Once you have raked the dead moss out, the overall effect is even worse – all the bare patches may make you despair, but if you keep the lawn well fed or, if necessary overseed the worst looking areas as well, it will soon green up.

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YORK cut, you may well wonder if it will ever look right again. If cut frequently, so that only small amounts of grass are removed at any one time, it should grow dense and green. As a rule, you should try to remove up to 30% of the grass growth at a single mowing. During spring, once the weather starts to warm up, the frequency of cut will be noticeably greater than in early spring. With the onset of summer the rate increases rapidly again. However, if the weather is dry and the lawn isn’t well watered, growth rate will be correspondingly slow.

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York's NHS Walk-in Centre has moved...

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he NHS walk-in centre on Monkgate has moved to become part of the urgent care centre at York Hospital.

The urgent care centre will be situated within the emergency department at York Hospital, and is be managed by a team of medical and nursing staff with the skills to see and treat minor illnesses and injuries requiring urgent attention.

Moving the walk-in centre makes it easier for patients to access the service that is most appropriate for their needs. They will also be able to access the range of specialist support services available at the hospital if required, for example x-ray and other diagnostic tests.

By separating minor illness and injury from the main emergency department, the emergency department staff can focus their efforts on the most seriously ill patients.

The emergency department has also been redesigned to better accommodate patients.

There will be a single reception point and patients will be directed to the urgent care centre or the emergency department depending on their need.

Mike Williams, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, said: “A significant amount of work has been undertaken to design an improved service that both meets the needs of patients and makes the best use of all available resources. The project has involved close liaison and collaboration with GPs, walk-in centre staff and the ambulance service. It should ensure that those attending the urgent care centre are treated by the professional with the skills best suited to their needs.

It is important that patients carefully consider if their need is truly urgent; the majority of minor ailments and minor traumatic conditions can be treated by GPs and pharmacists. The urgent care centre staff will refer patients presenting with chronic and none urgent conditions to a more appropriate health care provider.”

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Wait 'Til Your Father Gets Home

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other’s Day is always a doddle to sort out: flowers, some chocs and smother her with cuddles. With June comes Father’s Day and suddenly we’re all stumped. We’ve put together a selection of books where fathers figure. Some will make you laugh, whilst others will have you crying with pity or frustration. Why not pop one in the post and start up a conversation with the old man?

Harry Silver Man and Boy Tony Parsons

Harry Silver’s life is turned upside down when the boy in him has a one night stand. Suddenly his marriage is over, he’s lost his job and he’s bringing up his son on his own. Mirroring Parson’s own life, this is the story of a 30 year old TV executive who’s forced to grow-up. This hilarious comic novel is wonderfully written and portrays the highs and lows of the touching and often tender relationship between a father and son. Will Harry ever reach maturity? Only time will tell.

King Lear William Shakespeare

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Cordelia is the only daughter not to play along and is promptly disinherited. It’s a tragic story of misplaced fatherly love. Our advice to dads: read the cards from your children carefully!

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To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee

Scout and Jem Finch have been raised by their lawyer father Atticus in the southern town of Maycomb during the Great Depression. Atticus has the respect of both his children and the local community until he decides to defend Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman. Incensed by injustice and racial inequality, Atticus takes on the whole town’s prejudices and finally wins a place in everyone’s hearts.

Willy Loman Death of a Salesman Arthur Miller

Arthur Miller’s ultimate tragic hero Willy Loman is a salesman at the end of his career.

Miller wanted to capture the struggles of the ‘everyman’ by creating this ‘low-man’. It raises questions as to what makes a man great.

Willy is a truly flawed character, constantly dispensing terrible advice to his two sons, Biff and Happy. He fails to see the love his family feels for him and this is the real tragedy. To the last, he strives to

leave something for his boys so that they at least, can live out the American Dream.

Allie Fox The Mosquito Coast Paul Theroux

The young Charlie Fox documents the time spent in the Honduras jungles after his father Allie uproots the family and turns his back on American capitalism and consumerism.

The book charts the unravelling of Allie as he strives to find a better life for his ‘tribe’. There’s no doubt that Allie’s behaviour is erratic and maniacal but his sense of adventure and inventiveness means you can’t write him off as a bad father.

Dante Boys Don’t Cry Malorie Blackman

What happens when fatherhood is thrust upon you? Dante’s waiting for his A-level results but instead, finds his baby daughter on the doorstep.

Her mother can’t cope and Dante’s forced to face up to his responsibilities. Battling with social preconceptions and the realisation that his plans have to change, this is a rare book that tells the story of teenage pregnancy from the father’s point of view.

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Short Story Bernard’s Unlikely Catch

by Jackie Brewster

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ernard has been fishing on the canal bank since before breakfast. The grey cloud and drizzle have slowly burnt off, and the sun is now peeping shyly from behind fluffy clouds. Early on, the occasional dog walker strolled past and nodded to him. But if anyone lingered too long, or looked as though they wanted to chat, he would pull his cap down and hunch over his fishing pole. Bernard prefers the peace and quiet. He casts another handful of wriggling maggots into the dull water, but the perch aren’t nibbling today and his keep-net has been empty all morning.

In the distance he hears the rattle of a bicycle. He glances along the towpath and sees a young woman peddling towards him. She’s riding an old fashioned butcher’s bike with a basket on the front. In it, a flowery shopping bag bounces up and down, as she awkwardly veers along the bumpy path.

“Yes it’s a lovely bike, Marjorie, reconditioned,” she declares loudly. Bernard frowns. There appears to be no sign of Marjorie. He then notices the sunlight glinting off a silver object in her ear.

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she’s going,” Bernard thinks.

Just as she’s about to pass him, a mallard takes flight, quacking in a flurry of alarm. It skims the top of her head and disappears over the hedgerow. The woman cries out and swerves, the front wheel of her bike leaving the narrow path with a jolt and veering towards the canal. With complaining brakes she comes to an abrupt stop. Bernard thinks she’s had a lucky escape, but then in dreadful slow motion, the woman and her bike begin to topple sideways.

She puts her foot down to stop herself but beneath it is only water. As she falls the woman lets out a long squeal, then both woman and bike slap straight into the canal.

Bernard wipes the drops of cold water from his face and stares dumbstruck at the water.

A couple of bubbles break the surface and then the woman bursts up, gasping and flapping her arms about wildly.

“You can stand up,” Bernard says gruffly. “It’s not deep.”

She struggles to her feet, apparently unhurt, but with grimy rivers flowing down her hair and face. She tries to steady herself and makes a grab for the fishing pole. Bernard carefully moves it out of her reach, as after all these things

cost money. Then, feeling more charitable he rises to his feet, and reaches out, offering her his hand. Unsteadily she slips on the slimy canal bottom, flails, then manages to take the outstretched hand. Bernard drags her and the heavy bike out, both scummy with mud and bedraggled in duck weed.

The woman sits down squelching on the grass next to Bernard, then spits in a most unladylike fashion into the water.

“Well, that was a surprise.” She gasps. She begins to wring the water out of her hair, then freezes as though stung.

“My mobile!”

She drags her sodden bag out of the bicycle basket, water pouring from it like a sieve.

Bernard doesn’t fancy the mobile’s chances, but says nothing. She opens the bag, thrusts her hand inside and then without warning she screams and throws the bag into the air.

Bernard is bewildered. He stares at the woman as she points at the bag, opening and closing her mouth. Gingerly, he picks the bag up and looks inside.

There, thrashing and twisting, is a beautiful perch.

“Well, that’s one way to catch ‘em.” He chuckles.

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Diseases in Rabbits Nicola Vincent BVSc MRCVS Station House Vets

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his month the focus of this article is on infectious diseases in rabbits and their prevention.

Rabbits are becoming increasingly popular pets in the UK and are often kept as much more than your typical child’s pet these days. With this rise in popularity, much more is also now known about the types of medical problems they can encounter and new treatments and procedures are also being developed too.

One such new development is a combined vaccine that is now available against both myxomatosis and rabbit haemorrhagic disease because, whilst there are now more treatments than ever available for bunnies, these two diseases are still usually fatal.

Myxomatosis is caused by a poxvirus and is spread by rabbit fleas and also direct contact between rabbits, wild rabbits often act as a reservoir for the infection. When a rabbit becomes infected with the disease, the clinical signs usually seen include lethargy, a high temperature, not eating and conjunctivitis affecting both eyes. This often leads to swelling of the membranes around the nose, eyes, mouth, ears, genitalia and anus and can then also progress to a thick, pus-like discharge from the nose. The majority of affected rabbits die within 2 weeks and, though supportive treatment can be given, euthanasia is usually recommended to prevent suffering.

Rabbit haemorrhagic disease, previously known as viral haemorrhagic disease, is another viral disease, this one caused by a calicivirus. It is a highly contagious disease that is caught either by direct contact with another infected rabbit or can be carried on our hands, clothing etc (although the virus itself is not harmful to humans). This disease is a common cause of sudden death in rabbits which can be accompanied by bleeding from the nose and mouth and there are often no warning signs that anything may be wrong. If a rabbit is over 2 months of age when it becomes affected, then there is nearly a 100% chance that it will die of the disease and there is no treatment available. Originally this disease was more commonly seen in the south of the UK in the 1990’s but it is now more widespread and can occur anywhere.

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for use but is the first time that it has been possible to vaccinate for both diseases at the same time, as with the previous vaccines that were available 2 separate injections had to be given 2 weeks apart.

The vaccine can be given from 5 weeks of age and provides immunity for 12 months for both diseases, whereas previous vaccines have only given immunity for myxomatosis for between 6 and 12 months.

The vaccine is available now and an appointment can be made by ringing reception at the practice, the cost is £30 +VAT and this also includes a full health check and the chance to discuss any concerns or queries you may have with the vet.

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mysterious pair of eyes peep at you from over the edge of the cat bed, flickering nervously as you slowly approach, you see a wriggling movement under the cat blanket, fleetingly revealing the soft luxurious tabby fur (and a rather generous belly too!), your eyes meet, slowly a furry head rises from the depths of the blanket to shyly greet you…

Here she is…it’s Lorelai! This quiet 4 year old cat was brought in to us because her previous owners were separating and neither of them could take her to their new homes. Some cats settle in to life in the Adoption Centre very quickly, others, like our Lorelai here, find it hard to get used to the comings and goings, strange smells and sounds, so at present she is quite reserved.

We think that once she’s found a new home, and had a chance to settle into it, Lorelai will once again be the playful

and adventurous cat she once was. Everyday she emerges a little more from her shell and we can see that behind that worried expression is a lovely young cat who is just dying to make friends with you.

Lorelai would be best suited to a quieter home, ideally with no other pets, somewhere she can be given time to take things at her own pace and get that all important TLC that she needs. If you think you can offer this deserving lady a new home please contact York Cats Protection on 01904 760356 or email us york@cats.org.uk . You can visit the Adoption Centre at 582 Huntington Rd. everyday between 11am & 3pm.

York Concert Band Seeks Instrumentalists York ConcertBand (currently numbering around 43 players) is looking for further instrumentalists to join the band.

We play a wide variety of music including film, show, classical and pop. We perform about 8 concerts a year in and around York and occasionally abroad.

Currently we are looking for brass players (particularly trumpets), bassoon, bass clarinet, timpani and percussion. The band operates an open policy and all players are welcome.

The band rehearses from 7.30 to 9.30 pm on Mondays at New Earswick Methodist Church. No audition required.

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YORK 2ND SUNDAY RAMBLING CLUB

This group organises volunteers who provide patients with extra comfort and support. We also raise funds for medical and surgical equipment which cannot be provided through NHS finances. For more information call Friends Office tel: 01904 726762 email: friendsofyorkhospital@york. nhs.uk

AGE CONCERN YORK

We are an enthusiastic, theatre-loving group keen to support our local theatre and meet others who share a passion for the arts. Joining us is a good way to make new friends, to take part in events at the Theatre Royal, to visit theatres in other places such as Newcastle, Scarborough and Leeds, and other places of interest such as historical buildings in York and elsewhere. We hold monthly lunches in the theatre foyer, and help with selling programmes. If you would like to join, please write to our Membership Secretary,c/o York Theatre Royal, St Leonards Place, York YO1 7HD or visit our website at friends@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

Our walks are usually 10 - 12 miles long and within about an hours journey from York. We have a coach which picks up in Wigginton, Haxby, New Earswick and Clarence Street from 8.30am, with an introductory fare of £5 for your first walk. We look forward to seeing you next month - on the second Sunday, of course! For more information please ring either Helen on York 782891 or Hazel on York 760897.

Age Concern York provides a wide range of personal and practical support to older people in the York area. www.ageconcernyork.org.uk The office is open Monday - Friday 09.00am - 4.00pm. For more information contact: Information Officer, Age Concern York tel: (01904) 627995/621020

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SOCIETY

Information and support for all people with dementia and their carers. www.alzheimers.org.uk/york Monday - Friday 9.30 - 3.30 The Retreat, Heslington Road, Heslington, York YO10 5BN For more information contact: Branch Manager, Alzheimer’s Society, York Branch, Ground Floor Suite, Holgate Villa, 22 Holgate Road, York YO24 4AB tel: 01904 658106 or 01904 799773 email: AL.york@tesco.net

FRIENDS OF YORK THEATRE ROYAL

HALVES

BREATHE EASY YORK

Are you a person who has lost their other half? If so, would you like to join us for a friendly chat over refreshments? We meet at 12 noon on the first Saturday of each month in the coffee area of Trinity Methodist Church, Monkgate, York For more information telephone Margaret on 01904 415894

BRITISH RED CROSS

(Affiliated to NAFAS) A group for people who are interested in flower arranging, voluntary competitions, visiting speakers, self help activities and opportunities for wider involvement. All visitors are welcome. Further details from 01904 765676

The group meets every first Wednesday of the month 1pm-3pm at Huntington Working Mens Club. This is open for sufferers, helpers and carers. Support, speakers and trips out. For more information call Sue, 01904 410 003 or go to: www.breatheeasyyork.co.uk Car and minibus drivers required in all areas. The British Red Cross Transport Service is looking for volunteer drivers who can help in their local community to make a difference to those in need. As a transport service volunteer, you will have the rewarding experience of helping people who cannot get about easily. Training and support given and mileage allowance of 40p per mile paid. If you would like to find out more about becoming a volunteer please ring Linda on 01904 692550 or Helen on 01904 693027

CANCER CARE CENTRE

at York Hospital offers support and information for Cancer Patients, their Families and Carers. Information available includes access to Local Support Groups, Travel Insurance and Forthcoming Events. We offer specialised services on a referral basis such as Psycho-Oncology, Complementary Therapy and Benefits Advice. To find out more come in and see us, the Centre is open Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm or telephone 01904 721166.

CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAU

Free and confidential advice. Mon & Tues - 9.30-3.30pm. Wed 4.30pm-7pm.

Thurs 9.30am-3.30pm. Closed on fridays. 0844 826 9705 www.yorkcab. org.uk

CITY OF YORK PIPE BAND

We consist of bagpipers, base drum, tenor drums and side drummers. We practice weekly at the Huntington Memorial Hall, on Wednesday nights,.

We offer tuition, free for under 18’s and a small yearly fee for adults. We have all the equipment anyone will need to start... so come and join us!!

Ring Laura, Pipe Major, on 01904 763243 or John on 01423 879519.

CITY OF YORK AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY.

We hold monthly meetings on the 1st Wednesday of the month at The Folk Hall, New Earswick 7pm for 7 30. excluding January. We also have a well equipped Study Centre in York where we can help both inexperienced and the more experienced with their problems and brickwalls. We welcome newcomers to the hobby and are willing to give advice to set them on the way. Please see our web site at www.yorkfamilyhistory.org.uk or call Mike on 01904 767013

CRAFT AND CHAT GROUP

Come along and try your hand at any craft from knitting to card making.

Lots of help and advice on offer. Just bring along any craft project. All ages and levels welcome. New Earwick Folk Hall 10-12pm Every Saturday in term time. £2 per session. For more details call 01904 762255.

EWENIQUE MACHINE KNITTING CLUB

Meet at the Folk Hall New Earswick on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 2pm until 4pm. (No meeting July/August).We are a friendly group who meet to exchange ideas and techniques. Most meetings we have a demonstration of knitting. For more information call Pat on 01904 763964.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB

HAXBY & WIGGINTON GARDENING CLUB

We meet monthly on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 2.30pm at .St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby. We have regular speakers, visits and events and welcome new members to this friendly and informal group. For more information please phone Ginny Mason, Secretary 01904 768516

HAXBY & WIGGINTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP

Tuesdays from 7-9 pm at Wigginton Church Hall. Do you enjoy knitting or crochet? Would you like to meet new people, have a chat and share your hobby? Then come along to Knit and Natter. All ages and abilities are welcome, just bring your latest project with you. There is a charge of £2 per person to cover the cost of room hire and refreshments will be available. Any queries please contact Clare on 079800 26690

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB

We are a club for retired people over 55 years old. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday each month in the Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church Hall at 10am for 10.30am. We have speakers on many varied subjects. New members welcome. For further information contact Mike Harrison on 01904 769507

HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A

The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a voluntary body of retired but active people who like to follow their interests and take up new ones.

Courses are run free of charge by members themselves, no qualifications are required only enthusiasm and a wish to join with others in the pursuit of new activities. Monthly meetings with a speaker on the 3rd Friday of the month at 2pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Current groups include Art, Bird Watching, History, Mah Yong, Philosophy, IT, Languages, Literature, Scrabble, Table Tennis, Walking etc. Theatre visits, luncheons and excursions are also arranged. For further information call John Dowell (01904 769618).

HAXBY & WIGGINTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

We are a lively, friendly and informal group who meet to promote local history. We have speakers, research groups and occasional visits to interesting locations. Why not make a trial visit with a view to becoming a member? We meet every third Thursday of the month in St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby. at 10.00am (refreshments available). Ring Ian Mason 768516

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITION

We are a voluntary group of people who live in the area, who want to make a local impact on the York in Transition Agenda: to persuade everyone to make small steps towards reducing our reliance on ways of living which are unsustainable and will cause serious dilemmas for our children and grandchildren. We want to start by becoming more cooperative about what we grow and produce locally...contact to join the ‘germinators’ or express any interests: 01904 760659

HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL

FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS FIELDS

Situated in the heart of Haxby. Two meeting rooms and a large hall available for all non and licenced functions, meetings, leisure, fundraising and hobby groups.Please view website - www.haxbymemorialhall.org or contact the caretaker on 01904 764358 for further information. Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales - No. 508205

FRIENDS OF YORK HOSPITALS

Do you like to sing? Basses, Tenors, Altos and Sopranos it’s great fun, come

York Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, York, YO10 3ST. The nature reserve is open all the time and has a children’s playground, mini stonehenge, butterfly walk and wooded area. Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5pm and Sat 10.00am - 2pm. Please pop down during opening hours to find out more. Be a volunteer or a member of St Nicholas - call 01904 411821

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HAXBY SINGERS

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JUNE 2012 • ISSUE 80 along to the Haxby Singers. Auditions are not required to join our friendly mixed choir group. We meet 7.30pm, once a week In St Mary’s Church Hall.

For further information, telephone Lynn on 01904 769838 or Margaret on 01904 761618

Gateway centre, Acomb, but many other appointments are available, just call to arrange. More information from 01904 676710 or visit www. reflectyork.co.uk.

HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE

The Society is dedicated to the conservation and improvement of the River Foss, from its source until it joins the Ouse in York, for the benefit of its wildlife and the enjoyment of local residents. The quarterly newsletter for members includes details of the programme of walks, talks and other activities. Further information can be obtained from the Society’s website at www.riverfosssociety.co.uk or from the Membership Secretary on 01904 768071.

01844 348100. info@hearing-dogs.co.uk www.hearingdogs.co.uk

HUNTINGTON BRIDGE CLUB

Held every Saturday at Huntington Community Centre, 26 Strensall Road.

7 till 10,. All new players welcome! Just come along. For more information please call Marianne on 01904 761892.

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL

46 Strensall Road, Huntington. Two rooms available for hire. Other groups who use the hall are Huntington Pre-School, the Guiding Association, Karate, Ebor Rag Ruggers, Diet and Fitness Groups, dance groups and Military Whist groups. Further information and bookings is via the Caretaker on 01904 760044.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY (YORK BRANCH)

Access to information, advice and support, and to offer opportunities and choice to anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). For more information please call our helpline 01904 758577. www2.mssociety.org.uk/York

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP

Charity No 1046443. We can help you to access information, support and you can talk to fellow sufferers. You are not alone if you need any help pr advice just get in touch. Newly diagnosed? Not a member? Call Ron Middlemass Chairman for more information on 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or e-mail ron.middlemass@o2.co.uk

NEW EARSWICK BRIDGE CLUB.

Meets every Monday evening at 7pm in the Folk Hall. New members always welcome, more information; Tel:01904-760639

NEW EARSWICK CAMERA CLUB

We meet mid September to the end of April each Thursday evening at 7:30pm at the Quaker Meeting House which is located to the rear of the Folk Hall car park, New Earswick. NECC was founded in 1949 and now, in its 62nd year, embraces all aspects of digital photography. Come along and try our varied programme before you join. You will love our friendly hospitality. See our new Syllabus at www.communigate.co.uk/york/ newearswickcameraclub

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY

RNLI GALTRES FOREST BRANCH

A small group of people who are mad enough to enjoy raising money for the Lifeboats. If you are interested in helping us or just want to know more about the work we do please contact Sue Lowe on 01904 491133 or colin. lowe@virgin.net

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS - YORK LOCAL GROUP

The group arranges regular meetings, field trips and local short walks for people who enjoy looking at and learning more about birds and their environment. It is not necessary to be a member of the national organisation. Our indoor meetings are held in Temple Hall at York St John University, Lord Mayor’s Walk. For more information visit our website www. yorkrspb.org.uk or ring 01904 794865.

SAMARITANS OF YORK & DISTRICT

Confidential emotional support to anyone in distress or despair or at risk and self harm or suicide. www.samaritans.org.uk tel 08457 90 90 90. We are always available for phone calls and visitors 8.00am - 10.00pm. 89 Nunnery Lane, York YO23 1AH tel: 01904 655888

SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON VILLAGE HALL

The ideal venue to hire for parties, meetings, celebrations etc. Large bright hall, Meeting Room, Excellent kitchen facilities and cloakrooms. For more details please phone 0770 4353186 for competitive rates of hire.

SHOPMOBILITY IN YORK

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY GROUP

Anyone with a mobility problem, whether it is temporary or permanent can hire a powered scooter or an electric or manual wheelchair (you must be able to safely control the vehicle). Low daily hire charge. Located on the second floor of Piccadilly Multistorey Car Park in the city centre. For further information and booking call on 01904 679222

OAKEN GROVE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE

New Earswick Children’s Centre. Every last Friday of the month. 1.30 - 3pm.

Friendly group of sinlge mums and dads of under 5s. Call 01904 552646 for more information.

OAKEN GROVE SURFERS

We are a friendly, community choir of approx: 40 voices aged 13 to 70 which rehearses weekly throughout term time in Stamford Bridge School.

We are available for Concerts, Church Services and Weddings. To hire us or to join the choir please email: info@stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk Further details on our website: www.stamfordbridgesingers.btck.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you.

OLDER CITIZENS ADVOCACY YORK – OCAY

Available to hire on a regular or one-off basis. We have four different sized rooms suitable for various purposes including meetings, parties, exhibitions, dancing, wedding receptions and there is also a stage with full lighting available. There is also a fully equipped kitchen. Packages for children’s parties up to the age of 12 are available (no teenage or 21st parties). For further information please telephone 400409.

Contact detail Bryan Blundell 01904 764648. New Earswick Sports and Social club 3rd Monday of the month. at 7.30 for 7.45. Details of all meetings available at http://www.yorkareagroup.co.uk/ ideal venue for children’s parties. We have various room sizes for hire, a good kitchen/cafe area, conservatory, garden and a safe children’s play area. Come and see what we have to offer. If you are interested or you would like more information, please call in at the Centre in Reid Park, Haxby, or contact Paul Lawrence, Centre Manager, Tel. 01904 769176 Registered Charity Number 1105675.

Oaken Grove Surfers meet at Oaken Grove Community Centre, Reid Park (off Oaken Grove) Haxby on Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons.

We help adult beginners get to grips with computers and the internet.

We are a friendly group providing one to one support to learn how to email, shop and stay safe online (we are a UK Online Centre) Telephone the centre on 01904 769176 for more information.

OCAY is an independent, registered charity offering a free advocacy service for all citizens of York aged 50 and over. If you think that we may be able to help you, or someone you know, then please get in touch by phone (01904 676200), e-mail (ocay@btconnect.com), or by calling in to our office in Townend Street, Monday -Thursday 10am -4pm or Friday 10am - 2pm.

PARKINSONS UK

This local group meets usually on the first Monday of the month at Huntington Community Centre, 26 Strensall Road, Huntington, York YO32 9RG at 7pm. New members, together with families and friends are welcome to join us. At most meetings we have a guest speaker and towards the end of the gathering we have refreshments. Contact numbers for further information are Jayne Rigall, Information and Support Officer at national level on freephone 0844 225 36 32 or Kate Pearson 01904 758355.

REFLECT

Reflect is a counselling service based in York that is specifically for women and men facing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. We are one of around 150 centres across the UK www.careconfidential.com and can offer trained advisers to help. The York centre has 13 volunteers and opening times Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm and Fridays between 3-5pm for drops in at the

SINGLE PARENTS NATTER AND PLAY

STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS

STOCKTON-ON-THE-FOREST VILLAGE HALL

STRENSALL BRIDGE CLUB

Strensall Village Hall, Thursday at 7:00pm For non-serious bridge, contact John on 01904 769618

STRENSALL DINING GROUP

Who says you’re old and past it when you are 50 or over? Our dining group of friends are full of fun and life. So do not sit or eat alone, come and join us. We meet every 3-4 weeks at various venues in and around the York area. If you enjoy good food and good company then ring 01904 490987 for more details.

STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

Aims to promote and study the history of the parish of Strensall and to disseminate historical information through meetings, publications lectures and events. We are a friendly group who in order to explore, study and record this exciting history have regular monthly meetings which provide opportunities to hear a variety of speakers or to participate in workshops.

Meetings are held in Strensall Village Hall on the last Wednesday of the month at 7pm.

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YORK We are a friendly group who meet on the last Wednesday of the month from 2.30 – 3.30 pm in Strensall Library. The Library provides us with a book which we read over the month and then get together to discuss it over tea and biscuits. We are looking for new members and if you enjoy books and reading do please come along. It is free! If you would like any more information then please ring Sarah at the Library on 490876 or Pam on 764518.

STRENSALL WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

All welcome. Huntington ladies most welcome. For more information, please call 01904 490758.

THE SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BAND

Rehearsal facilities for us at the Portakabin Site in Huntington. The Beginners Band rehearses Monday evenings 6.30-8.00pm. Contact Audrey Brown, tel 01904 425256. The Concert Band rehearses Wednesday evenings 7.30-9.30pm. Contact David Gregg on 07710 106906. The Senior Band rehearses on Tuesday and Friday evenings 8.00-10.00pm. Contact Charles Wilson on 07802 190250. www.shepherdbrassband.org

TRACK 29 LADIES CLOSE HARMONY CHORUS

We are recruiting new members. We meet every Monday at Lakeside Primary School, Clifton Moor, to sing “a capella” three and four part harmony. We are a fun loving group who perform a varied repertoire, led by musical director Polly Trotter. To listen to us visit our face book page ‘track29 chorus.’ We are also looking for new gigs. If you would like to sing with or book us, please contact Polly on 01904 424902 or track29chorus@ gmail.com

WIGBY WALKERS

Do you enjoy the great outdoors? Why not join us on our weekly Wednesday walks? We set off from Wigginton Recreation Hall car park at 10 am for a short drive and a 5-7 mile walk, stopping at a tea shop on the way home. We also have 6-8 mile walks on the 4th Saturday of each month. You just need suitable clothing and footwear, a packed lunch and to live in Haxby or Wigginton. For more information call Joyce on 01904 762605.

WIGGINTON & HAXBY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Registered Charity No. 1023129. We meet every second Thursday in the month at St. Mary’s Church Hall at 7.30 p.m. New and old members, and visitors, always welcome. For more information contact Mrs Graves on 01904 750570. Please see the events pages for details of our next meeting.

WIGGINTON AND HAXBY OVER SIXTIES

We meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 2.00pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. We have speakers, trips out, activity groups. Old and new members, also visitors are always welcome. For more information please contact Mrs Lilian Gomersall (Secretary) on 01904 769993

YORK AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

The club meets every Thursday at 8pm at the Bishophorpe Social Club in Bishopthorpe. We are always interested in meeting others interested in Amateur Radio and run courses for new members to obtain a license and call sign of their own. Interested future members just need to turn up on Thursdays.

YORK BONSAI SOCIETY

Meet monthy at Wigginton Hall on the third Monday of every month at 7.30pm. Friendly & informal group with refreshments. Occasional speakers, library & bonsai suppliers available. Come along or speak to the secretary: Andy Mudd 01757 268145

YORK CAVING CLUB

Friendly group offering regular caving trips to the Yorkshire Dales and Derbyshire, with occasional trips to Wales, Summerset and Ireland. Open to new members with some caving experience or can offer advice to those with none. Bi-weekly pub meets in York. Info can be found on www. yorkcavingclub.org.uk or email: info@yorkcavingclub.org.uk or phone 07747 063181.

YORK CORONARY SUPPORT GROUP TRUST

The group was founded in 1988 to provide help and support to cardiac patients and their families following their release from hospital. the group meets every month at the Folk Hall at New Earswick on the first Monday of each month (second if Bank Holiday occurs). Meetings start at 07:30 for a variety of talks with a break for refreshments and a chance to talk to fellow patients. The group also organise exercise classes and swimming sessions.

Contact Ernie Young 01904 760698 for further details.

YORK LIBRARIES

Interested in your family history? Would you like to trace your ancestors?

City of York Libraries now offer free access to ancestry.com. Now available at Haxby LibraryCall in or telephone 768811 for details

YORK LIGHT ORCHESTRA

We play light music, popular classics, selections from musicals and themes from films and television. We are open to anyone of any age who plays

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an orchestral instrument and we don’t hold auditions, just come along.

We rehearse on Thursday evenings 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Acomb Methodist Church, Front Street (September to July). We perform 6 to 8 concerts a year, in and around York for local charities and community groups. If you would like to join or if you would like YLO to do a concert to raise money for your charity please see our website www.ylo.org.uk or call our secretary on (01904) 870759 for more details.

YORK AND DISTRICT PAIN MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

A voluntary group established to provide a community for people and their supporters suffering with long term pain that are or have been participants in the Pain Management Program or attend the Pain Management Clinic. Contact Gordon 01904 491141 or Jill 01904 708490 for more details. www.ypmsg.co.uk

YORKSHIRE MINIATURISTS ASSOCIATION

Are you interested in Dolls Houses and miniatures or have just bought a dolls house and don’t know where to start? YMA is a group of miniature enthusiasts who meet on the first Saturday of the month at the Friends Meeting House in the centre of York. We have speakers, project meetings, demonstrations and also have a stand at the Dolls House Fair at York Race Course in June and November. We welcome new members to the hobby as well as more experienced miniaturists. For more information please ring Ann Holmes on (01757) 288974 or Elizabeth Jackson on (01904) 795361.

YORK MODEL BOAT CLUB

We meet at Heworth Rugby Club on the 4th Tuesday of the month starting at 8pm. It is a great place to learn about building techniques and various models. The club holds 4 regattas throughout the summer on Rowntree Park Lane, York. We also sail on the York University Lake when Parks Lane is unavailable. For more details please call chairman Steve Agar on 01904 424155 or visit www.yorkmodelboatclub.co.uk

YORK PHILATELIC SOCIETY

The York Philatelic Society meets every second Tuesday in the month apart from August in the Denham Room in the Priory Street Centre, Priory Street, York at 7-15 p.m. During the meetings there is a bourse to enable members to buy, sell or exchange material. A packet circuit is also operated by the York Society. Annual subscriptions are £6-00 annually payable on the 1st January each year. (youth subscription , is13 - 18 years, is £3-00). Contact can be made to the Publicity Secretary, Captain P. Hyde, on 01904-490603 ( e-mail:- p.hyde335@btinternet.com. ) or to Tony Ward, Secretary, on 01904-411378 (e-mail:- aew6@york.ac.uk ) or to Peter Byrne, President, on 01904 792603. Further details can be found on the York Society website on:- http://sites.google.com/site/yorkps/

YORK RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP (YORKRA)

A relaxed and friendly group, which provides support, information and resources for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers and their families and carers.

Meetings take place on the second Saturday of each month, 3pm - 5pm, at the Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street (off Micklegate), York YO1 6ET. Membership is currently free. For more information please call 01904 642227

YORK RAMBLERS

New members are always welcome on the walks and can try out 2 or 3 walks before deciding whether to join the Ramblers.Walks vary in length from 5 miles to 12 miles and some use public transport to get to the start of the walks, so there is something to suit everyone. Details of all the walks can be found on www.yorkramblers.org.uk or contact the secretary on 01904-628134

YORK ROTTERS

York Rotters are a group of enthusiastic volunteers who promote home composting. If you have any questions about composting, whether you want to know where to start, or want to know more about specialist methods then contact York Rotters for advice. As well as providing free home composting advice York Rotters are available to carry out talks at meetings and to attend events. York Rotters are always on the look out for new volunteers. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. York Rotters can be contacted on 01904 412861 or email rotters@stnicksfields.org.uk

YORVIK GATEWAY CLUB

A social club for adults with disabilities and is held every Monday 7.009.00pm at the Oaken Grove Community Centre off Usher Lane in Haxby.

The club offers a variety of activities and welcomes new members. For more information, ring Club Leader Debbie, on 0791 9191372 or just come along.

PLAYGROUPS HAXBY PLAYGROUPS

Haxby Playgroups@Scout HQ - Birth to school age children (parents stay) Tuesday to Thursday 9.30 - 11.30. Term time only. Playgroup - Haxby

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JUNE 2012 • ISSUE 80 Playgroups@Headlands. Headlands Primary School. 9am - 3pm daily term time only. Sessions 9am - 12noon and 12noon - 3pm. Starting age 2. Rising Fives is now Haxby Playgroups@ RalphButterfield. 9am - 3pm daily term time only or Sessional 9am - 12noon and 12noon to 3pm.

For further information please contact further information or bookings please contact 01904 768966 or manager@haxbyplaygroups.org.uk. www. haxbyplaygroups.org.uk

THE WONDER YEARS

Wigginton - adjoining Wigginton Primary School, for children from Haxby, Wigginton & surrounds: Boddlers – Baby/Toddler group (Birth to 3yrs).

Tues, Wed, Thurs 9.30- 11am term time at Wigginton Recreation Hall.

Pre-School – 3-5 years - Mon-Fri term time. Morning session 9am – 12 noon, Afternoon session 12.45pm -3.15pm . Plus 1 hr Lunch Club can be added to am or pm session. Early Years Funded places available. Extended School – 3-11 years - Breakfast Club 7.40-9am & After School Club 3-6pm including breakfast/snack. Supports children’s interests in sport, games & crafts. Holiday Club – Care for 3-11 year olds, with fully engaging activity programme. Full day 8am – 6pm Half Day 8am – 1pm or 1pm – 6pm Tel : 01904 758717

HUNTINGTON PRESCHOOL & TODDLERS

Huntington Pre-school Babies and Toddler Group: Monday and Friday mornings 9.15 - 10.45 during term time. The Memorial Hall, Strensall Road, Huntington. All welcome. £3 per session including refreshments for adults and children. Discounts available for half-termly registration or additional children. Feel free to call in, or contact Lynne Britton on 01904 765017 or email lynne.britton1@btinternet.com

HUNTINGTON PRE SCHOOL

Huntington Pre School: The Memorial Hall, Strensall Road, Huntington.

For children aged 2.5 - 5 years. Monday - Friday morning 9.00 -12.00, plus monday afternoon 12.30 - 3.30, (term time only). Additional Rising Five’s sessions also held to help prepare children for the transition to school. £7.50 per session if your child is not eligible for Council funding.Further details can be obtained from Lynne Britton on 01904 765017 email lynne. britton1@btinternet.com

ORCHARD PARK PRE-SCHOOL

Orchard Park Community centre, Off Brockfield park shops, Huntington.

Open- Mon to Fri 9.15 to 12.15. Lunch Club 12.15 to 1.15 For children aged 2 to 5 to Learn and play.. Please call Sandra on Tel 07407 700315 or 01904 626361 for more info

SHERIFF HUTTON PLAYGROUP

We offer places to children aged 2 years to school age in a warm, stimulating and caring environment with outside playspace. OFSTED registered with qualified staff. Playgroup runs on Mon and Wed from 9.30 -12 noon with an optional Lunch Club from 12 -1pm and all day Friday 9.30-3pm. .Contact Jo on 01653 618356.

SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP

Village Hall, Thu 9.45-11.45am Play and other activities for all babies and toddlers with their parents and carers. Health visitor drop-in first Thursday of the month. All welcome. Contact Margaret on 01347 878314.

SHIPTON PRE-SCHOOL & TODDLERS

The Community Centre, Shipton by Beningbrough, York. A friendly Preschool with places from 2 years old to School age. Ofsted registered with qualified staff. Sessions run on a Mon,Wed,Thur and Fri (term time only) with an optional lunch club available and afternoon sessions run on a Wed and Thur until 3.15pm. Toddler & baby group each Tuesday 9.30-12noon (term time only). There is also a large garden area available for the children to play in. Come along and meet us. For more information please contact the Pre-school team on 07546 571089

SINNINGTON PRE SCHOOL

The Pre School is OFSTED registered and inspected. Sessions are; Toddler group- Tuesday 10.00am - 11.30am. Pre -School - Monday 09.10am11.40am. Wednesday 09.10am-11.40am Thursday 09.10am-11.40am Friday 09.10am-11.40am. For more information contact Kerry or Suzanne on 07799727656

STEPPING STONES PRE-SCHOOL

Playgroup. Tel: 01904 442826 Mon - Fri mornings 8.30am - 12 noon. Mon - Fri afternoons 12.30pm - 4pm. In our purpose built private premises we offer a fantastic child-centred/structured play environment for children aged 2-5 years.Sessions are £6 for two year olds (some funding is available for two year olds subject to circumstance) with full funding for three year olds - no top up fees!

STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP

We are a pre-school for children from 2-5 years. We are ofsted inspected and LEA funded. Monday - Friday 9.00am-12 noon (term time only).

Wednesdays - 12.30pm - 3.30pm Christ Church, Stockton Lane, York YO31 1JG tel: 07746 806426 For more information contact: Mrs Fiona Wheeler tel: 07746 806426 During Play group opening times only

STOCKTON ON FOREST TODDLER GROUP

A non profit making organisation run by the parents for the parents and their children. All children 0–5 years are welcome.You don’t have to book a place in advance or commit to every week, just drop in when you can. We also have a designated area and toys for babies.The hall has full disabled access and facilities. Only £2 per session (£3 for family groups, £1 for adults and £1 for babies), first session is free. Thursdays 9.30am - 11.30am (term-time only) Stockton-on-the-Forest Village Hall. For more details contact Karen (01904) 870759

STRENSALL PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP

We offer a natural transition from pre-school to school as we are situated next door to Robert Wilkinson School. We have various sessions on offer in our newly refurbished setting – Pram Club/Messy’s (‘pay as you go’)– Fridays 1.15pm – 2.45pm. Rising 3’s – Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 1pm – 2.55pm. Pre-schoolers – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays – 8.45am – 12.45pm and Wednesdays 10.45am – 2.45pm. For more information telephone Sarah on 01904 492937 or email sarahsmithpg@ btconnect.com

TINY STEPS TODDLER GROUP

tel: 01904 442826 Friday mornings 9.30am - 11.00am - £1 per session. The mums and tots session will be run by the Stepping Stones staff in Hurst Hall, with lots of crafts and activities to keep the under twos busy. (Please feel free to bring along an older sibling if your toddler has one). Children attending the toddler group will have priority on the Stepping Stones Pre-School waiting list.

TREASURE CHEST

Haxby, Wigginton & Huntington. Calling all Mums - Treasure Chest is here to help! A group of local mums dedicated to promoting, supporting and encouraging breastfeeding in the Haxby, Wigginton & Huntington areas, have got together to form Treasure Chest. As well as being mums, we are fully trained Peer Supporters. We meet up every Monday between 12.30 and 1.30pm at Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby. Run alongside the Haxby Postnatal Group, this is a drop in facililty and we also welcome pregnant mums. More details are available on our website: www. treasurechest.org.uk or email our helpline:support@treasurechest.org

YORK FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE

If you are a parent and carer of a 0-19 year old then you can get free, professional, helpful, and up-to-date information about... Finding and paying for childcare,free early education places for 3 and 4 year olds ,returning to work, working in Early Years, family groups and activities, local parenting support. Call us on 01904 554628 or text ‘info’ to 07624 802244 and we will call you back.

SPORTS CLUBS BADMINGTON CLUB

Sandburn Hall, Flaxton. Fridays 2 - 3.30pm All ages welcome. tel: Stephen Marshall 01904 490440 for more details

DUNNINGTON SPORTS CLUB

Starting Table Tennis- A six week course for absolute beginners. Have you wanted to play and never known where to start? Call now for details of our NEW courses. Phone Nick on 01904 481039 or Keith on 07770 874996 Email: nick.roberts@dunningtonsportsclub.com or keithmayhew@ hotmail.com

HAXBY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB

Haxby Shotokan Karate Club is a friendly traditional karate club with a proud 30 year history. The Club train on a Monday and Thursday from 7pm – 9pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 2PL. The Club is open to people of all ages and abilities whatever their fitness level. Whether you are a complete beginner or a black belt, everyone is always welcome.To receive a FREE training session, or to find out more, please visit the Club’s new website www.haxbykarate.co.uk. Alternatively phone Ian on 07909 991541, email info@haxbykarate.co.uk or pop along to a training session.

HAXBY TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

At the moment we run 6 teams from the ages of 7-16 years. We need boys and girls, ages 5,6,7, & 11 to join our small friendly football club.All of our coaches are FA Coaching Level 1 trained and have been CRB checked. We train every Saturday 10.30 - 11.30am at Ethel Ward Playing Fields, Haxby.

We are always looking for people to help out with training, coaching and refereeing. Full training is provided. Please phone Neil Thorbinson on 01904 761908

HUNTINGTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

We are a Charter Standard football club meeting the required FA coaching levels and CRB clearances etc. The club have excellent facilities at Hopgrove sports ground on the Malton Road York, where the teams train and play home fixtures. For 2011/12 season we will be running a Ladies open age team, Boys and Girls under 10s, Boys under 14s and under 15s and Mens open age. Players are required for all teams for the coming season. Training is continuing through the summer, so if interested come down and give it a go. Contact Karl on 07896 674299 or gafbr@rocketmail.

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HUNTINGTON CRICKET CLUB

We welcome new players of all abilities, please contact Jason halliwell on 07714471271 for further details

NEW EARSWICK CRICKET CLUB

New Earswick Cricket Club, who play in the York & District Senior League are looking to recruit both Senior and Junior players. Our indoor nets start at the end of February. We play at the Sports Fields, White Rose Avenue.

We have excellent playing facilities and a good after match social side.

Please contact Paul on 07533655470, email paul.stimpson3@btinternet. com or Matt on 07885282937, email matty_noble@hotmail.co.uk

HAXBY NETBALL CLUB

…affiliated to England Netball. Would you like to join this very successful netball club which currently run a team in the North Yorkshire Netball Academy League and 4 teams in the York & District League. Currently Champions of this League with two teams in Division 1, one in Division 2 and one in Division 4 of the 7 Divisions which make up this League. The Club also runs a youth section (Yr 7 upwards) and has 4 teams playing in the Netball York League for junior players and two of these teams also play in the North Yorkshire Junior League. Please contact the club secretary Mrs Alison Blackler on 01904 612268 or 07751 984840 or Val Kennedy on 07708 050307.Training is on a Monday evening at the Ethel Ward Playing Field throughout summer, and the League season runs from September until March. Would you like to learn to umpire? We have a qualified tutor in the club. Also if you are a budding Junior player ( school years 7-10) there is a junior section which trains every other Monday, 6 -7:15pm. All coaches are CRB checked.

HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB

Are you looking to join a netball club – we are looking for new players. We are affiliated to England Netball and run 4 teams in the York and District League spread over the league’s 7 divisions and we are a CAPS accredited Club from England Netball. If interested please contact the Club’s secretary Pam Drake on 07547 095 603 For information on our junior section please contact Audrey Smith 01904 761641.

NEW EARSWICK TENNIS CLUB

Junior coaching on Thursday and Friday nights for 5-16 year olds. Adult coaching is held on Saturday afternoons. We also run holiday camps, fun days, many social events and tournaments. People can contact: Joanne on 07835948593 if interested.

PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUB

Classes for boys and girls from reception to year 10. Classes are held at various venues across York, Monday to Friday– venues include Archbishop Holgate’s School, Manor C of E School, Park Grove Primary school, Canon Lee School, Joseph Rowntree School and Huntington Secondary School.

Partnership Gymnastics is affiliated to British Gymnastics, run by fully qualified coaches all with CRB clearance. The club has also achieved club Mark for its high standards and quality coaching. For more information please contact Ruth Walker 07886926420.

STRENSALL COMMUNITY YOUTH AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION.

Tennis Club - There are now 3 newly surfaced tennis courts. Muga Pitch The floodlit muga pitch is now available for hire for both 5 a sidefootball and netball. tel 07951 920 308 or email strensallsa@tesco.net

STRENSALL FOOTBALL CLUB

All of our coaches are FA coaching level 1 qualified and are CRB checked.

Training is on Saturday mornings at Durlston Drive, Strensall.If you are interested in playing then please email strensallsa@tesco.net or ring Louise on 07801896698.

STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUB

Lawn Bowls - A sport for all ages. Strensall Bowling Club has been in existence for a long time yet seems to be little known. We are a small and friendly club and always happy to welcome new members of any age; under 18s bowl free! Adults pay only £30 for the season, which runs from April through to September. Entrance to our club is between house No’s 5–7 Park Gate near the terminus of the No 5 Bus. We can provide Bowls and Coaching and a months free trial. As a club we compete in various leagues, hold regular friendlies and, of course, social bowling, including tea and biscuits. For more information contact the secretary Annette Prosser on 01904 492807

STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS

Strensall Village Hall, Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Membership is £5 per annum and £1.50 each Wednesday. Tel Jackie Silk on 01904 492993 for more details.

WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB

Come and play lawn bowls, a sport for all ages. We welcome beginners and seasoned bowlers alike and we can lend newcomers a set of woods to see if they like the game. Adult membership age 26+ is £52 flat fee, £26 ages 18 to 25 and free to juniors under 18 and you can play as often as

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you like. Why not take the opportunity of a month’s free trial membership, without obligation. For further details, or to arrange a visit, contact: Colin Ellis (Secretary) on 01904 760877 or Email: colin.ellis23@talktalk.net

WIGGINTON GRASSHOPPERS

Under 8s are looking for new players. We train every Wednesday 6-7pm For more details please call Richard Colley (FA Level 1 instructor) t 01904 399313 or m: 07814 266987

YORK HOTSHOTS CHEERLEADING CLUB

Classes are held on a Wednesday evening during term time, at Archbishop Holgate’s School, Hull Road, York. The club is affiliated to British Gymnastics and is run by qualified coaches who have all been CRB checked. We are also a club mark accredited club. For more information or to request a registration form please contact Anna Murray on 07507638804 or e-mail yorkhotshots@hotmail.co.uk

SCOUTS & GUIDES 2ND HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCOUT GROUP

Boys & Girls age 6 to 14. Beavers: Mon & Thurs 6.00 - 7.15 pm.

Cubs: Weds & Fri 6.30 - 8.00pm Scouts: Mon 7.30 - 9.00 pm.

Thurs. 7.45 - 9.15 pm. Contact Pauline Briggs 01904 760004

HAXBY MOOR GIRL GUIDING

Girls aged 5-14years old. Rainbows 5-7years Wednesday evenings.

Brownies 7-10yrs old Mondays,Wednesday,Thursday evenings. Guides 10-14yrs old Monday, Thursday evenings. Units meet throughout Haxby & Wigginton. Adults- Can you spare an hour a week? Are you interested in finding out more about being a volunteer? Contact Helen Feetenby 01904 762926 for further details

1ST HEWORTH SCOUT GROUP

Boys and girls 8 to 14. Cubs: Tuesday 6.30pm - 8.15pm, Scouts: Friday 7.00pm - 9.00pm. If interested please phone Matthew on 01904413882 or visit www.1st-heworth.org.uk

29TH YORK (HUNTINGTON ALL SAINTS) RAINBOWS

Rainbows take part in games and activities as part of their programme called the Rainbow Jigsaw. Everything a Rainbow does helps her to develop and to think for herself, in a safe girl-only environment. A girl can join Rainbows at any time after her fifth birthday. Most Rainbows move on shortly after their seventh birthday. For further details about when the 29th York (Huntington All Saints) Rainbows meet and to see if there is availability for you to join, you can contact Miss Stephanie Easton (known to the Rainbows as Robin) on 07875 541520, who is Guider in charge of the Rainbows.

CHRISTCHURCH SCOUT GROUP (STOCKTON LANE)

Boys and Girls age 6 - 14. Beavers Tuesday 6pm - 7pm. Cubs Thursday 6.30pm - 8pm. Scouts Friday 7pm - 9pm We are in need of leaders for the group. For further information please contact Wendy Davis 07808882749 or drop in to any of the group nights as above.

STOCKTON ON THE FOREST SCOUT GROUP

Boys and Girls, age 6 to 14. Beavers: Mon 6.00 .700pm. Cubs: Tues 6.45 8.15pm. Scouts: Fri 7.00 - 9.00pm. We are also in need of Leaders - any one interested please contact Kath Shapcott on 01904 421096.

AIR CADETS, EASINGWOLD

A uniformed organisation for children aged 13-18 years. We are based in Easingwold. We parade on a Tuesday evening at Easingwold and Friday evening at RAF Linton On Ouse in the gymnasium between the hours of 1930 – 2200. We do have a minibus that goes from the car park of The Cottage Inn in Haxby via Shipton by Beningbrough at 1900hrs. We cover a range of activities from flying and gliding to target shooting and sport.

The cost is £36 per quarter and covers the above activities and uniform.

Email: 2487@aircadets.org Charity No. 1559/79

YOUTH GROUPS YOUTH CLUBS AT OAKEN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Safe, supervised indoor and outdoor areas. The cost of sessions is from £1 (with Yozone card) and £1.50 without.. Come along and try us out!

WEDNESDAY OPEN YOUTH CLUB: An Open Youth club is run at the centre on a Wednesday Night for anyone aged 10-16 years. The club runs from 7 9pm and facilities include a Nintendo Wii on projector screen, Widescreen TV, Pool Table, Outside Sports, Table Tennis and Tuck Shop.

IN-2-ACTING:

If you are interested in acting, singing and dancing and are between 8-16 years of age, please come and give us a try. With two productions each year, themed nights and theatre trips – its lots of fun! Sessions are run on a Tuesday and a Thursday evening, with split-age sessions on a Thursday evening.Depending on numbers, priority will be given to residents of Haxby & Wigginton. For more info contact Megan Godden on 07786 121832 or email admin@oakengrove.org.uk

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Haxby SHotokan karate Club Haxby Shotokan Karate Club is a friendly traditional karate club with a proud 30 year history.

The Club train on a Monday and Thursday from 7pm – 9pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 2PL.

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Music & Fun in the Garden Haxby Memorial Hall Sunday 10th June 1-30pm to 4pm

Enjoy a post Jubilee celebration with an afternoon of fun for all the family in the hall’s willow garden. With live music by the ‘Generation Groove Band’, cream teas, tombola, children’s game & more.

Children can bring a decorated crown to enter a special Jubilee competition and win a £10 prize. Entry to the garden £1.00/Children Free. In case of bad weather the event will go on inside the hall.

The Club is open to people of all ages and abilities whatever their fitness level.

Whether you are a complete beginner or a black belt, everyone is always welcome.

To receive a FREE training session, or to find out more, please visit the Club’s new website www.haxbykarate.co.uk.

Alternatively phone Ian on 0790 999 1541, email info@haxbykarate.co.uk or pop along to a training session.

Tickets £15.00 Available by calling 01377 288122 or 01653 692711 or 01653 619236

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LOCAL EVENTS

2 - 5 JUNE

ANIMAL ANTICS at Castle Howard. A fun-filled animal themed weekend for all the family! Learn about your pets, make new furry friends and even take part in our fun dog show!

2-5 JUNE JUBILEE 1950S WEEKEND at the Yorkshire Museum of Farming. 1950s themed Bank Holiday Coronation Special

2 - 10 JUNE RAILFEST AT NRM. Britain’s biggest ever gathering of rail record breakers. See speed legends Javelin, Flying Scotsman, East Coast 91110, Tornado and many more. See website for more information and tickets - www.nrm. org.uk

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RIVER FOSS SOCIETY WALK. 10am

ALNE STREET FAYRE. 12 - 4.30pm. Bands, bar, street entertainers, stalls, BBQ, side shows and more. See website www.alnestreetfayre. co.uk

start. Circular walk of about 5 miles starting from the car park at the Blacksmith’s Arms, Farlington (YO61 1NW), which will provide lunch for walkers and other members from 1pm. Please let Bob Jowett (Tel 01904 764702) know if you are coming.

12 JUNE YORKSHIRE CRAFT AND PRODUCE

MARKET at Castle Howard. Shop for delicious food and beautiful crafts all sourced or produced in Yorkshire, and in many cases locally to the Castle Howard Estate. Admission to the Stable Courtyard where the markets take place - as well as car and coach parking is free of charge. Open from 10am until 4pm.

13 JUNE WIGGINTON AND HAXBY OVER SIXTIES Visit to Cheese Factory and Hawes.

THUNDER DAY at Yorkshire Air Museum.

Live jets and propeller aircraft

Meet 10am at Wigginton Pond. £10 members, £12 non members.

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BIG JUBILEE FOREST PICNIC at Dalby

Forest. Dalby Visitor Centre. Join us for a family picnic to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Children’s crafts.

4 JUNE DUNCOMBE PARK COUNTRY FAIR

Duncombe Park, Helmsley. See website at www.dpcountryfair.co.uk for more details.

7 JUNE YORK RAMBLERS WALK. Fulford. Parking on Landing Lane. All walks start at 7pm and are about 5 miles long. Walks are suitable for everyone. New walkers are very welcome to join us. Details of all the York group’s activities are on www.yorkramblers.org.uk or phone Vera the secretary on 01904-628134

9-10 JUNE

WIGGINTON & HAXBY WI MEETING.

‘Britain in Bloom’ by Roger Burnett FI HORT. Competition: An Arrangement of Flowers in Tea Cup . St Mary’s Church Hall, North Lane, Haxby at 7.30 pm.

14 JUNE YORK RAMBLERS WALK. Strensall

Common. Parking at Strensall Village Hall car park. All walks start at 7pm and are about 5 miles long. Walks are suitable for everyone.

New walkers are very welcome to join us.

Details of all the York group’s activities are on www.yorkramblers.org.uk or phone Vera the secretary on 01904-628134

16 JUNE JUMBLE SALE by Sheriff Hutton Jumblies.

Raising money for RNLI 2pm - 4pm. Sheriff Village Hall.

SWINGING SIXTIES AT NYMR. Step back to the swinging 60s with a mix of period locomotives, vehicles and live music at stations along the railway.See website for more details - www.nymr.co.uk

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MUSIC AND FUN IN THE GARDEN at Haxby Memorial Hall. 1-30pm to 4pm.

Haxby Memorial Hall. Enjoy a post Jubilee celebration with an afternoon of fun for all the family in the hall’s willow garden. With live music by the ‘Generation Groove Band’, cream teas, tombola, children’s game & more.

Children can bring a decorated crown to enter a special Jubilee competition and win a £10 prize. Entry to the garden £1.00/Children Free: In case of bad weather the event will go on inside the hall.

FATHERS’ DAY VINTAGE TRANSPORT RALLY at Yorkshire Museum of Farming.

10 JUNE DALBYOLOGY at Dalby Forest. 10.30am4pm, Dalby Visitor Centre. Come along and discover How Nature Ticks – Horology and many other ‘ologies. Join in with family fun 60 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

YORK CARNIVAL. Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square. For more details: www. yorkcarnival.org

Steam and noise!

17 JUNE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY SHOW. Held at Otterington Hall, between

Northallerton and Thirsk from 8.00am. See website www.northyorkshireshow.co.uk

17 JUNE WELBURN PTA TRAIL RACES at Castle Howard. 1k, 5k & 10k trail races around the Castle Howard Estate to raise money for Welburn Community Primary School.

Incorporating the MYP PSUK cross country running championships 2012. All enquiries to indseylootwo@aol.com, Tel: 07798708304 or

21 JUNE YORK RAMBLERS WALK. Coxwold.

Village Hall C.P. £1 donation. All walks start at 7pm and are about 5 miles long. Walks are suitable for everyone. New walkers are very welcome to join us. Details of all the York group’s activities are on www.yorkramblers. org.uk or phone Vera the secretary on 01904628134

22 JUNE U3A MEETING. 2.00pm Wigginton Recreation Hall. ‘Hearing Dogs for the Deaf’ by Rob Mills and his Dog Melvyn.

26 JUNE YORK RAMBLERS WALK. Skipwith Common. Skipwith Common Car Park. All walks start at 7pm and are about 5 miles long. Walks are suitable for everyone. New walkers are very welcome to join us. Details of all the York group’s activities are on www. yorkramblers.org.uk or phone Vera the secretary on 01904-628134

29 JUNE WALK ABOUT SUPPER at Westow Cricket Club. Starter / main course / sweets & coffee in various locations around Westow. Tickets £10 each. Menu to be announced later. BYO alcohol. Tickets from Julie 01653 618214

29 JUNE RIVER FOSS SOCIETY WALK. 5.30pm for 6pm. Family or Team Treasure Hunt on foot, about 1 and half hours around Strensall - with Prizes. Entry fee £1 per adult. Meet in the car park of the Ship Inn, 23 The Village, Strensall (YO32 5XS) in good time to place your order if you would like supper afterwards, and to be ready for a 6pm start. Names to June Card (Tel 01904 766196) in advance, please by 22nd June

30 JUNE- 1 JULY DEHAVILLAND WEEKEND at Yorkshire Air Museum Featuring the Mosquito, Devon and Nimrod in this celebration of the famous De Havilland name. First engine runs of the restored Mosquito Nightfighter making this a must for everyone!!

7 JULY LIVE ‘PICNIC STYLE’ CONCERT. In aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research. 7pm. Greenwick Farm, Huggate. Gary Winter and Friends performing music from Buble, Sinatra, Winehouse, Adele and more. Gardens open from 5pm. In aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research.

Tickets £15, Call any of the following numbers; 01377 288122, 01653 692711, 01653 619236.

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COMMUNITY

JUNE 2012 • ISSUE 80 JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE

www.jrtheatre.co.uk

18-MAY BRASS NIGHT AT THE PROMS Shepherd

Group Brass Band

2 JUNE REBECCAS SUMMER CONCERT -

Rebecca Newman

14 - 16 JUNE BAZAAR AND RUMMAGE. Rowntree

Players - A touching comedy about three housebound agoraphobic women

20 - 23 JUNE STEPPING OUT - The Musical

HAT Productions

GRAND OPERA HOUSE

Box office: 0844 847 2322

5 JUNE JIMMY CARR

8 JUNE THE DRIFTERS

9 JUNE GARY MULLEN AND THE WORKS PERFORM ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN

13 JUNE THE WIGGLES.

16 JUNE A WILD LIFE: AN AUDIENCE WITH STEVE BACKSHALL.

20 JUNE SUZANNE VEGA

22 JUNE 80’S MANIA. Europe’s official 1980s tribute

concert starring the legendary Top of the Pops and Radio One DJ/Presenter Mike Read as your Video Roadshow Host

23 JUNE KEN DODD.

25 - 30 JUNE DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS.

YORK THEATRE ROYAL

Box office: 01904 623568

Romany gypsy music.

26 - 30 JUNE

5 JUNE

CLOSE THE COALHOUSE DOOR. An exhilarating ride through the strikes, victories and frustrations of British mining history, the show captures the political anger and fight for justice of ordinary people from the formation of the first Unions in 1831. At its heart beats the joyous, soulful music of Alex Glasgow, inspired by the anthems of working people.

VERVE 12

13 - 16 JUNE THE REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY in The Complete World of Sports

(abridged)

19 JUNE LITTLE FEET - Claytime. Suitable for 3 - 6

years

20 JUNE LITTLE FEET - The Presents. A live musical performance with minimal speech, for babies and their adult company. Suitable for 4 - 18 months.

22-23 JUNE LITTLE FEET - Tiddler and Other Terrific

Tales. A magical collection of Julia Donaldson’s most popular titles including Tiddler, The Smartest Giant in Town, A Squash and a Squeeze and Monkey Puzzle brought to life by the team that brought you Aesop’s Fables, Stick Man and Private Peaceful Suitable for 3+s advert is app

BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS 7 JUNE Merchant Taylors Hall. 2 - 4pm and 5 - 7pm

15 JUNE Wigginton Recreation Centre 2 - 4pm and 5 - 7pm

Edmund Collins rides again!

Forty year’s on – after winning at Ayr I’m back in the saddle on the 16th June 2012 at York Racecourse, but this time racing for Macmillan Cancer Support with the aim of raising £2,500+.

I’m a firm believer in the importance of the great work performed by the Macmillan organisation, and I’ve personally known of a number of friends and relatives who have benefitted tremendously from their nurses’ kindness and expertise.

I hope you will help me raise funds so that this worthy charity will continue to offer practical help and comfort to people diagnosed with cancer.

To see my fund raising in progress and to make it easier for you to show your support please go to this link www.justgiving. com/Edmund-Collins All contributions however small will help towards the target ...and every pound will help people living with cancer.

Thank you for your support

Edmund Collins Station House Vets

1 - 9 JUNE AS YOU LIKE IT. The plight of his liveliest heroine is reimagined in a mysterious world of nomads and shepherds, against a backdrop of

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INDEX ADVENTURE SPORTS EQUIPMENT Rat Race York Performance Store........................................... 29 AERIAL & AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES ADI Communications..............8 Aerial Sevices.............................3 BLTV Aerials................................9 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES Prospect Design..................... 26 AP Design Services............... 44 ARTS FESTIVAL Ryedale Festival...................... 32 ATTRACTIONS Castle Howard Estate Ltd.... 31 BATHROOMS Bluewater Bathrooms.......... 11 BEAUTY Absolute Hair.......................... 35 Caren Vollans Hair Design.. 35 Glitz & Glam............................. 35 BLINDS AA Blinds.................................. 12 BUILDERS ALH Builders............................ 10 Eastgate Building Contractors.................................8 Island Build.............................. 12 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Pets, Homes & Gardens....... 51 CARPET CLEANING Andy’s Carpet Cleaning....... 47 Future Carpet Cleaning Services Ltd............................. 26 Kevin Atkinson Carpet Cleaning.................................... 26 Ultraclean................................. 44 CARS & SERVICING Birch Park Vehicle Testing Centre........................................ 39 CLEANING Andrew Judge Cleaning Services..................................... 47

Puzzle Solutions

COMPUTERS & WEB DESIGN Computer Troubleshooters.....

62 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

..................................................... 28 NYCOM Ltd.............................. 28 York IT Services (UK) Ltd........3 CRAFTS Castaway Yarns....................... 35 DENTISTS Howardian Dental Practice...4 ELECTRICIANS C&S Electrical York....................8 Electrical Connections......... 44 Judge Electrical...................... 10 Mark Smith Electrical........... 22 Wilson Electrical Services... 25 ELECTRICAL GOODS Domestic Appliance Warehouse............................... 23 ESTATE AGENTS & HOMES. Hudson Moody...................... 64 FENCING Malcolm Collins Fencing..... 42 York Fencing............................ 42 FINANCES Moneywise Financial Solutions......................................2 Pen Life Chartered Financial Planners.................................... 17 FOOD & DRINK Bumper Castle........................ 37 Courtyard Craft & Local Produce Market...................... 37 Cottage Inn, The..................... 37 Hog Roast Yorkshire.............. 30 FIREPLACES Hovingham Fireplaces......... 10 GARAGE DOORS ABI Garage Doors.................. 22 Hobman Garage Doors....... 44 GARDENS Andrew Judge Cleaning Services..................................... 47 Astek Landscapes.................. 43 Bartlett Tree Experts............. 40 Future Landscapes................ 42 Grasshoppers.......................... 43 Grumbleweed......................... 40 Island Gardens........................ 41 Lee’s Lawns.............................. 40 Marks Garden Services........ 41 Rock and Stone York Ltd..... 43 Tree and Woodland Services..

..................................................... 42 York Landscapes & Maintenance........................... 43 Yorkshire Tree Surgeons Ltd... ..................................................... 43 HEALTH & FITNESS Sarah Marsden Zumba Fitness........................................ 35 Slimming World (New Earswick)................................... 17 JOINERS Joinery and Property Services..................................... 47 Neil Jackson Joiner................ 10 KITCHENS & BEDROOMS Dream Doors Ltd................... 11 Instyle Kitchens Ltd.................5 Richard James Handmade Interiors..................................... 27 Work Top Man............................8 MARKETS Courtyard Craft & Local Produce Market...................... 37 Hovingham Village Market.30 MOBILITY Able to Enable Ltd................. 31 MV Mobility............................. 30 MUSIC TUITION Dean Williams Music Teacher. ..................................................... 28 NURSERIES & CHILDCARE. Puddleducks Nursery........... 19 York Montessori Nursery..... 30 OVEN CLEANING Ultraclean................................. 44 PAINTING & DECORATING. Dave Kavanagh Painting & Decorating............................... 47 MD Bonney Specialist Decorator................................. 47 R Barker Painting & Decorating............................... 47 PETS Station House Vets................ 50 PLASTERING ABM Plastering & Tiling....... 47 Ian’s Plastering Service........ 25 William Neary Plastering..... 27

DJC Plumbing, Heating and Gas Engineers......................... 12 GW Plumbing.............................2 Haxby Plumbing & Heating.... ..................................................... 47 Heattech................................... 49 Leefe Plumbing...................... 44 Robgasman............................. 22 York Plumbing & Heating... 10 PLUMBING - GENERAL Ken Hamilton Plumber & Handyman............................... 44 MB Plumbing & Drainage......3 Plumbing by Taylor............... 47 PRINTING Warwick Digital Print............ 24 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE A Plus Property Maintenance. ..................................................... 27 CK Home Solutions............... 25 Ken Hamilton Plumber & Handyman............................... 44 SM Maintenance.................... 44 Yorkshire Home & Property Services..................................... 49 RENEWABLE ENERGY Peak Power Systems................9 ROOFING & GUTTERING BMB Fibreglass Flat Roofs Ltd. ..................................................... 22 Ian Barber Lead Roofing..... 12 John Pletts Roofing............... 25 Orion Roofline...........................8 Top Roofing............................. 47 SECURITY SYSTEMS TPS Security Installations.... 27 SOLICITORS Ardent Law.............................. 31 TILES Continental Tile Studio........ 14 TILING ABM Plastering & Tiling....... 47 WASTE Acomb Waste Disposal........ 43 WINDOWS Instyle Windows Ltd............. 13 Window Distribution Ltd.... 20

PLUMBING & HEATING BGT Plumbing............................6

CROSSWORD: Across: 1 Notice, 4 Censor, 9 Admirer, 10 Topic, 11 Beret, 12 Nearest, 13 Microphones, 18 Emperor, 20 Issue, 22 Story, 23 Evident, 24 Deeper, 25 Useful. Down: 1 Nearby, 2 Timer, 3 Curator, 5 Extra, 6 Supreme, 7 Recite, 8 Transported, 14 Improve, 15 Origins, 16 Ceased, 17 Dental, 19 Rhyme, 21 Shelf. PICTOGRAMS: 1. Odd one out 02.

Blind drunk 3. Midlife crisis DROP DOWN: Answers from left to right: Avocado, Kumquat, Pumpkin, Satsuma, Tangelo. SPOT THE DIFFERENCE: Colour of Kite, Boy on hill, Boy stood in different direction, Extra Hill, Heel patches on boy’s shoes, One eyebrow missing, Different colour sleeves, Bottom teeth on second boy, Hand missing on kite of second boy, One fewer bows on second boy’s kite. WORDSEARCH: Hidden phrase: It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves Edmund Hillary. QUIZ: 1. Inspector Morse-Oxford, 2. The Likely Lads-Newcastle, 3. Waterloo Road-Rochdale, 4. I’m Alan Partridge-Norwich, 5. Fawlty Towers-Torquay, 6. Skins-Bristol, 7. At Home With The Braithwaites-Leeds, 8.

Shameless-Manchester, 9. Boys From The Blackstuff-Liverpool, 10. The Office-Slough

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LOCAL USEFUL NUMBERS

JUNE 2012 • ISSUE 80

HOWSHAM MILL PROJECT

Heritage Craft Courses POLE LATHE TURNING & GREEN WOODWORKING Sunday 3rd June

STONE CARVING & LETTERING Sunday 1st July

Join Julian Cole and work green wood using foot treadle lathe, shaving horse and hand tools.

Have a go, all ages. 10am -11am £3.00. Full Workshop, eight places 12am-5pm £10.00.

Renowned stone sculpter, Jennifer Tetlow will lead these workshops.

Have a go at carving, all ages, 10am11am £3 Full lettering workshop, 12am-5pm, eight adult places £10

Children are welcome to come along to any of the morning sessions and have a go at the crafts.

HOW TO GET THERE: Howsham Mill, Howsham. Park at the car park at Howsham Bridge, then walk underneath the bridge. Cross the footbridge ahead and follow the public footpath along the side of the river until you get to the entrance to the Island over the oak bridge. Keep to the right hand path, which will lead to the Mill.

REFRESHMENTS: Tea and coffee will be provided, but please bring a picnic as there are no shops nearby!

BOOKING: For more information, please contact Angela Cole Tel 01653 658462, e-mail info@yorkshirehurdles. To secure a place, please send fee, cheque payable to; Renewable Heritage Trust, and post to Angela Cole, Westow Grange Cottage, Westow, York, YO60 7LU. HOWSHAM MILL PROJECT: For more information about the Mill and how you can get involved, please visit our website: www.greenisp.org The Renewable Heritage Trust is a charity set up to find new uses for old buildings by adapting them to generate renewable energy. Manor Farm, Kirkham Abbey, York YO60 7JF. Tel 01653 619748 info@ rhtgreenisp.org

POST OFFICES

Strensall PO.........................................01904 490301 Haxby PO.............................................01904 763395 Huntington PO....................................01904 769180 New Earswick PO.................................01904 768105

MEDICAL

Social Care Emergencies......................01904 762314 Macmillan Cancer Support ................01904 651700 York Hospital .................................01904 631313 Ambulance Service.............................01904 666000 Samaritans ..................................08457 909090

PHARMACIES

Strensall Chemist................................01904 492497 Haxby Chemists...................................01904 766512 .................................. or 01904 768911 Huntington Pharmacy.........................01904 762566 Lloyds Pharmacy, Huntington.............01904 623415 Tesco Pharmacy - Clifton Moor............01904 880449 Boots UK, Monks Cross .......................01904 656360

COUNCILS

HAXBY TOWN PARISH COUNCIL

Town Clerk ..........................................01904 750378 WIGGINTON PARISH COUNCIL

Parish Clerk ........................................01904 763880 STRENSALL & TOWTHORPE PARISH COUNCIL

Parish Clerk ........................................01904 491569 NEW EARSWICK PARISH COUNCIL

Parish Clerk ........................................01904 758028 HUNTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

Parish Clerk ....................................... 01904 758366

WASTE SITES

Hazel Court, James Street. Open Mon - Sat 8.30 7pm, Sun 8.30-4pm Towthorpe/Strensall Open Mon - Sun 8.30 - 7pm Beckfield Lane Open Mon - Fri 5pm - 7pm, Sat & Sun 10- 2pm

SCHOOLS

Haxby Road Primary ...........................01904 653218 Headlands Primary .............................01904 762356 Huntington Primary School.................01904 768636 Ralph Butterfield Primary...................01904 768325 Robert Wilksinson Primary..................01904 490306 New Earswick Primary ........................01904 768228 Huntington.........................................01904 752100 Joseph Rowntree.................................01905 552100 Easingwold .........................................01347 821451 Sheriff Hutton Primary School ...........01347 878441 Stockton on the Forest Primary...........01904 400366 Wigginton Primary .............................01904 761647

LIBRARIES

Huntington Library.............................01904 552669 Strensall Library..................................01904 552677 Haxby Library......................................01904 552660 Explore: New Earswick Library............01904 552629

FINANCIAL MATTERS

National Debtline...............................0808 808 4000 Inland Revenue..................................0845 010 9000 Tax Credits..........................................0845 300 3900

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Childcare Link......................................08000 960296 Childline....................................................0800 1111 NSPCC ................................................0808 800 5000

TRANSPORT

AA Breakdown .....................................0800 887 766 AA Roadwatch.....................................09003 401100 Rail Enquiries......................................08457 484950 Dial & Ride.........................................01904 551441 First Bus York.......................................01904 883000 Yorkshire Coastliner.............................01653 692556

GENERAL SERVICES

Electricity emergencies.........................0800 668877 BT Faultline..........................................0800 800 151 Floodline............................................0845 988 1188 Transco Emergency Service - Gas..........0800 111 999 Yorkshire Water..................................0845 124 2424 Environment Agency........................ 0-870 850 6506 Domestic Violence Helpline................0808 2000 247 City of York Council..............................01904 613161 Crimestoppers.......................................0800 555111 North Yorkshire Police (non emergency) .................. ...........................................................0845 6060247 Safer York Partnership.........................01904 669069 Shop Mobility......................................01904 679222

ANIMALS

RSPCA York..........................................01904 654949 RSPCA National Helpline....................0300 1234 999

MPS

York Outer: Julian Sturdy.....................01904 788355 York Central: Hugh Bayley..................01904 623713 www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 658776 • 63

• A substantial detached property in a sought • after location • • 4 Bedrooms (2 en-suite) • • 22ft living room

Fantastic 23ft conservatory Dining Room Good sized well maintained gardens to the front, side and rear. Double garage

Lock House Lane, Earswick

£475,000

• A modern detached 4 bedroom property (1 • Attractive lawned garden overlooking open en-suite)

fields

• Sitting room/dining room • Conservatory • Kitchen/utility room

• Double garage • Internal viewing strongly recommended

Manor Garth, Wigginton

• • • •

£395,000

A beautifully presented detached bungalow 2 bedrooms (1 en-suite) Sitting room Large conservatory

• • • •

Newly fitted kitchen Wet room/Utility Lawned garden and decked terraced area Single garage

Beechwood, Strensall

£295,000

• A tastefully presented detached bungalow • Breakfast kitchen • 3 Bedrooms • Conservatory • Sitting room with timber mantle, slate hearth • Attractive landscaped gardens and real flame gas fire • Single garage Connaught Way, Huntington

• • • •

A good sized detached bungalow 3 Bedrooms L-shaped sitting/dining room

£260,000

• Bathroom/separate WC • Landscaped gardens • Ample off street parking leading to a single garage

Kitchen

Eastfield Avenue, Haxby

£229,950

• A superbly presented semi-detached property • situated in a popular village • • 2 double bedrooms • • 2 Reception rooms •

Recently fitted kitchen Recently fitted shower room Attractive gardens Off street parking

York Road, Strensall

£165.000

If you are considering selling a property or would like to register your buying requirements please contact us

Hudson Moody, 58 Micklegate,York T: 01904 650650

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