Handy Mag York June 2013

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elcome to the June edition.

This month in the magazine, there is help for booking your holiday, help with planning your will and lots of help from our local businesses who are keen to provide a fantastic service to their local customers.

Sunday 16th June sees us all come together to celebrate the most important man in our lives – our dads! Remember to make him feel special.

In our house, this will involve our teenagers letting their dad get on with DIY without being disturbed or asking whether he’s putting a top coat of paint on yet!

My car, a Golf, is starting to look (and sound) a bit worn and I decided last month that it really didn’t look good to be driving around in a clapped-out car with peeling off Handy Mag stickers all over it. After all, people recognised

THIS MONTH’S FEATURES

www.thehandymag.co.uk | @Handymag Publisher: Moonriver Publishing Ltd Editor: Marianne Long Tel: 01653 658776 Email: info@thehandymag.co.uk Community: nicky@thehandymag.co.uk Please note that while the publisher takes care to be accurate no liability will be accepted under any circumstances should any of the contents of this magazine be incorrect. The Handy Mag does not endorse any advertising material included within this publication. The views expressed in the articles are not necessarily those of the publisher. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is strictly prohibited.

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General Making a song & dance of it - Book reviews.... 8 The life list - Games children played.................24 The crab sandwich..................................................34 Ella on dreadlocks...................................................50 Animals Favourite toy.............................................................44 Business Features Interiors at Nine to Eleven....................................10 Painting a rosy picture of home.........................13 Small is beautiful.....................................................18 Where there’s a (badly drafted) will, there’s a way (to contest it).............................................................17 Making an entrance................................................29 Fresh & clean ovens & carpets............................41 Community The Encephalitis Society.......................................30 Haxby Carnival.........................................................38 Events..........................................................................51 Local Groups.............................................................55 Food & Drink Falafel, pepper & goats cheese salad...............26 Health How to reduce dental bills...................................21 Homes & Gardens Bring me sunshine..................................................16 Bugs & Beasties........................................................44 Motoring Autobiographies - Volvo V40...............................36 Puzzles Puzzle pages..............................................................60 Competition..............................................................40 Travel The Giza Pyramids...................................................42

me in it! I always get lots of waves and smiles when driving around in our distribution areas - which is lovely. Time to remove the stickers, get the car cleaned properly and replace it or the stickers. Out I went with my hairdryer (helps warm the car so that the stickers come off ) and started peeling. Initially it was very satisfying and the car was starting to look cleaner and smarter, that was until I got a bit over enthusiastic, pulled off a big chunk of sticker and ripped off some of the lacquer! Now I’m driving around in a clapped-out Golf with peeling lacquer and the worst thing is that nobody waves at me anymore!

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Making a Song and Dance of It The West End will soon be heaving again as tourists flock to see the hottest musicals. Many of them started life as novels, plays and poetry, and the authors’ words were adapted into catchy show-tunes and moving ballads.

Here’s our pick of the best-loved tales to get the toetapping treatment.

Pygmalion George Bernard Shaw Long before Julie Andrews was beaten to the film role

by Audrey Hepburn, My Fair Lady began life as Bernard Shaw’s triumphant comic play Pygmalion. The deliciously arrogant Professor Henry Higgins makes a bet that he can turn ‘guttersnipe’ Eliza Doolittle into a lady but she is far from being the downtrodden flower girl he believes her to be. It’s one of Shaw’s greatest critiques of the English class system and it’s abso-bloomin’-lutely hilarious to boot.

Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats T.S. Eliot When Cats were merely kittens in Lloyd Webber’s eyes, readers were curling up in a sunny corner with T.S. Eliot’s Practical Cats. Writing under the name ‘Old Possum’ in letters to his godchildren, Eliot’s poems included tales of Macavity, Mr. Mistoffelees and Bustopher Jones. The charming collection is much-loved the world over for its unique take on cat psychology.

Les Miserables Victor Hugo Jean Valjean is a man who’s desperate to escape his past, but with a policeman like Javert on his tail, this escaped convict is going to have a battle on his hands. Les Mis has 8 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

everything: mistaken identity, injustice and love, all set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. It’s the world’s longest running musical, and most recently gave us the cinematic opportunity to see Hugh Jackman without a shirt on.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Ian Fleming Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Musical Car was written by Ian Fleming of James Bond fame, who penned the original threepart series for his son. The idea has to be every child’s dream: a flying car. Inventor Caractacus Potts restores a second-hand vehicle and he and his children name it after the sound of a backfiring engine. It soon becomes clear that Chitty isn’t your average automobile and the family embarks on an adventure that involves kidnap and gangsters, crosschannel flying and some bizarre characters. When Chitty made it to the West End, audiences poured in to see the flying car in all its glory.

Oliver Twist Charles Dickens Fagin told his boys they ‘gotta pick a pocket or two’ and composer Lionel Bart picked more than an idea or two from Dickens, transposing the Victorian London of Oliver Twist to the stage, along with the wonderful characters of

Twist himself, lovable rogue The Artful Dodger and simply terrifying thug, Bill Sykes.

Dickens’ novel opens with Twist enduring life in the workhouse before being taken on by an undertaker. He escapes, only to fall in with Fagin’s gang of pickpockets. The book’s a lot darker than the musical with the brutality of the streets along with the poverty and drudgery of many of London’s lower classes portrayed vividly.

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West Gregory Maguire Written in 1995, Maguire’s novel is set in the land of Oz, way before Dorothy and Toto follow the yellow brick road.

Elphaba is a girl who was born green, with sharp teeth and a disagreeable temperament.

In Maguire’s vision, Oz is imaginatively recreated, with all its Technicolor splendour practically seeping from the page. But there are sinister goings on, adult themes and a not-so-happy-ending .The young Elphaba soon learns that it’s really not easy being green.

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Bring Me Sunshine

Katherine Sorrell looks at what you should consider when planning to build a conservatory.

Kit or bespoke?

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Size, siting and aspect For a useable room allow at least 8-10 metres of floor area and consider how the space will complement your property and garden.

How will your conservatory adjoin the house? Is there a large enough exterior wall, and will you have to avoid obstructions such as trees or outbuildings? Try to place it facing east or west, as north-facing conservatories tend to be cold, while south-facing ones can overheat.

Walls and frames Traditionally, conservatories are built onto a 600mm high ‘dwarf’ wall made of brick or stone, to match or complement your house. More recently, fully-glazed structures have become fashionable, offering a contemporary look and even more light.

The most popular choice for the wall framework is PVCu, a material that is light, strong, requires little maintenance and can be system-built quickly and easily. Bespoke conservatories are generally made in hardwood, which can be carved into slender, intricate designs and suits older properties, though it is more expensive and requires regular maintenance.

Glazing Double or triple glazing is essential and the best glazing combines a low-emissivity coating that reflects heat back inside, and argon-gas filled units for maximum insulation.

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In a bespoke conservatory, you can specify tinted, etched, obscured, anti-sun, fire-resistant, self-cleaning or other specialist glass at a price. For roofs, choose from glass or polycarbonate panels. The latter are light and strong, cheap, and quick and easy to fit, but tend to obscure light, particularly at thicknesses that achieve the same thermal performance as double glazing.

Near trees, they may also suffer from algae growth.

Heating Heating is essential and, to comply with building regulations, it must be independent from your main system. You could place radiators against the dwarf walls or install under-floor heating, either warm-water pipe or electric cable, or you may consider electric trench heaters, hidden under grilles around the edges of the floor. Where there’s room for a chimney or flue you can install an open fire on the wall that was the outside of the original house.

Ventilation In the height of summer you’ll need a cool waft of air. Roof

vents may be opened manually (with long-armed winding gear) or electrically, or may even be thermostatically controlled to open and close at the necessary time. Trickle vents in the roof or side windows are useful, allowing warm air to flow out as necessary. You may also wish to add a central ceiling fan.

Shading Blinds ensure privacy, provide shade from direct sunlight and reduce the build-up of heat. If heat is a problem, try solar-reflective roller blinds.

Otherwise, the options include pleated fabric, pinoleum Roman blinds and slatted Venetian blinds. Take your time choosing a look that’s right for you; consider how easy they are to clean and whether you want to open and close them with pull-cords, rods or via remote control.

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To most people, a holiday is a big investment., the one time in a year when you get away from busy lives with families or friends. It should be special. Giving away a huge chunk of your hard-earned cash to a company you cannot see and will never meet, on probably the biggest thing most of us buy all year, seems risky to say the least!

DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY At Conexo Travel in Haxby, owned by David Carruthers and Diane French, your holiday investment is safe. When you book a trip through Conexo, your contract is with them as local travel agents, and they take 100% responsibility for your holiday. If anything untoward happens, your finances are protected and you will not be stranded abroad.

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Conexo Travel are members of ABTA and part of the Hays Travel group who apply stringent conditions to all of the tour operators they work with - if they cannot guarantee the safety of client’s cash, Hays Travel, and therefore Conexo, will not work with them. Hays Travel insist that all tour operators are correctly bonded.

INDEPENDENT Conexo Travel is completely independent and works with more than 400 hundred companies, from specialist teams who find the best deals

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WE’LL CARE ABOUT YOU David and Diane are proud of the level of customer service they provide. David explains “We take time find out exactly what you require from your trip and can build you the perfect package. We will make sure that your money is spent effectively to leave you feeling confident that you have booked the right holiday and that it will go as smoothly as possible.”

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“Most of our customers are local,” says David, “And they regularly drop in for a chat and to discuss their requirements. We can even offer appointments outside of office hours to make it easier for you to book.”

Everyone receives a friendly, personal service, whether you require a theatre break or an adventurous holiday of a lifetime.

Here at the Handy Mag, we can happily vouch for David’s services having used them for our own trips abroad and in the UK. David and Diane have a wealth of knowledge about holidays, where to go and what to do when you are there. Why not drop in and have a browse through their brochures and have a chat to David or Diane.

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When we go to the dentist be it our regular check- up or with a problem our hope is that we will either not require any treatment or that it will be quick, painless and not be expensive. Did you know that it’s within your control to reduce your need for dental

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By following the following top tips you can just about guarantee yourself improved oral health and save time, distress and money!

• Avoid snacks between meals and drink unsweetened tea, coffee or plain milk or water.

You can use a sweetner for hot drinks, however diet fizzy drinks and cordial are often very acidic and can strip the enamel from your teeth.

• If you enjoy sweet foods/drinks then have them immediately after a meal.

• Brush with a fluoride toothpaste twice a day for a minimum of 2 minutes. Your dentist may prescribe you a high fluoride toothpaste if you are seen to be at increased risk of decay. Chew gum containing Xylitol as this also reduces cavities.

• Don’t rinse after brushing as this keeps the Fluoride on your teeth and gives maximum protection against cavities.

• Use disclosing tablets, they can be purchased from the dentist or chemist. When chewed these stain plaque bright pink/ purple and can highlight where we need to brush better. They are great for adults but your children will love them!

• See your dentist at the recommended interval which can be from 3 monthly to 12 monthly depending on your risk.

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Sheriff Hutton History Group June 23rd

SUNDAY LUNCH

Love music?

Enjoy singing?

Why not join our choir?

We are looking for new members to join our community choir We rehearse once a week, Thursday evenings (during term time) in Stamford Bridge. We sing a very wide range of music – show tunes, classics, folk, pop, and church music – all sorts!

Interested?

Or come to our open rehearsal session: Thursday 11th July at 7.30pm in Stamford Bridge Junior School. EVERYONE WELCOME. No auditions – just come along and see what you think.

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Tickets: £17.50 per person. Includes drink & nibbles on arrival & 3 course catered lunch.

Venue: In a barn at Mill Hill Farm, signposted on the road between Sheriff Hutton to Farlington.

For further details & tickets, contact Eric Weightman 878319 or Margaret Thompson 878465

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The SH History Group invites you to join us for a relaxing Sunday lunch with like minded others, who have an interest in local history. Open to all but TICKET ONLY to allow for catering, so please book by Friday 7th June. If interested tables of 8 – 10 available, so why not get together with friends & family.

We have members, funds, committee members, parents & volunteers for sessions but no leaders, can you help?

The club to date has been informal with only a couple of trips & fundraisers done each year.

Sessions held weekly during term time at the spacious Village Hall, Tuesday nights 7 – 8.30pm.

Extra half hour needed either side for setting up & clearing away. All that is needed is enthusiasm.

A CRB check will be carried out, training available if wanted & support in place with the body North Yorkshire Youth.

For more information or to apply, please contact Melanie 01348 878711.

Positive Community Sports Development PCSD cover a number of sporting opportunities for all members of the community and our events can be found by going to www.pitchero.com/ clubs/positivecommunity sportsdevelopment www.facebook.com/ positivecommunitysports development

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orkshire folk have a reputation for being careful with money. Yet a recent survey suggests fewer than half of us have a will. What I don’t get is why you’d spend your whole life being careful with money, then let someone else decide who gets the spoils when you die? Husbands and wives assume their money and property automatically go to each other on death. Not so. Instead, “intestacy rules” apply, which means somebody else divis up your stuff and dishes it out.

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Games Children Played Ah, the youth of today with their apps and their smartphones. They don’t know what they’re missing. Well, not until now that is...

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complete strangers) by the doorknocker equivalent of spam mail. Probably superseded now by ASBOs. It or Tag (not to be confused with custodial tagging, which is a different game altogether) - One person is It and has to catch someone else to make them It, or sometimes they both become It, and the game continues. Widely seen as a

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Outstanding Ofsted 2011, in all 14 areas

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If you’re having veggie friends around for lunch or just fancy a meat-free supper for a change this colourful salad will fit the bill. Falafels are small Middle Eastern deep-fried patties made with cooked chick peas. You can buy them ready-made in most supermarkets or deli’s but they are really easy to make at home with just a can of chick peas and a few store cupboard ingredients. For an on-the-go salad pack into warmed pitta breads.

Serves 4

Ready in 30 minutes

Ingredients: • 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped • 4 tbsp freshly chopped parsley or coriander • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp ground coriander • 1 tsp chilli powder • 2 tbsp plain flour

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper • Oil for shallow frying • 1 large red pepper, deseeded and thickly sliced • 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and thickly sliced • 2 tbsp olive oil • 150g bag mixed salad

• Half a small iceberg lettuce, roughly shredded • 150g goats’ cheese, roughly crumbled

For the Dressing: • 6 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar • � tsp Dijon mustard

Falafel, Pepper & Goats Cheese Salad To make the falafel, place the chick peas, garlic, parsley or coriander, spices and flour in a food processor and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Process for about 1 minute until you have a fairly smooth mixture. Turn into a bowl then divide and shape the mixture into 12 small patties with clean wetted hands.

Shallow fry the patties in hot oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.

Meanwhile, place the sliced peppers on a foillined grill pan and drizzle over the olive oil. Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side until tender and lightly charred in places.

Toss together the salad leaves and shredded iceberg lettuce. Arrange on four plates with the grilled peppers. Halve the hot falafel then add to the salad and top with roughly crumbled goats’ cheese.

To make the dressing, place all the ingredients in a screw-topped jar and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.

Tip Add a handful of fruity black or green olives to the salad or sprinkle with some lightly toasted pine nuts to give an extra Mediterranean flavour.

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• • • VIPs opening the Society’s new offices in Malton last year.

L-R: Professor Tom Solomon, Ava Easton, CEO, Rebecca Adlington, Professor Barbara Wilson, Mathew Bose.

The Encephalitis Society is a registered Charity whose home is in Malton, North Yorkshire. The Society has resisted pressure to move to London and takes pride in supporting and being part of the local Yorkshire economy. Being the only resource of its kind in the World on Encephalitis, it has been described as a jewel in the crown of Yorkshire.

Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain usually caused by infection or by our own immune system erroneously attacking the brain. Encephalitis is indiscriminate showing no respect for age, sex, nationality or culture and we estimate around 4000 new cases every year within the UK. Mortality (death rate) is high (1030%) even with treatment. With improvements in drug therapy and intensive care treatments more people are surviving than in the past. This means that many people are left with an acquired brain injury, the degree and severity of which will vary. The nature of such a hidden disability often means people’s needs are not met or recognised.

The Society’s vision is to live in a world where Encephalitis is as rare as it possibly can be, given its eradication is unlikely; and that those affected, as well as their families, have access to early diagnosis, excellent management of their condition, timely access to rehabilitation and other forms of social support.

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The Society values the support it has been shown by the Yorkshire community, particularly in recent difficult economic times.

If you would like to support the work of the Society you can do this in a number of ways:

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The Society also supports their local community by hiring out its Executive meeting and training room. The room can be set up in a number of different ways and can accommodate up to 25 people. Full AV and conferencing facilities are available along with refreshments and basic secretarial services. The meeting room is provided at very competitive rates and a brochure and pricing structure can be obtained by contacting The Society below or clicking this link:

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Short Story The Crab Sandwich

T

he beach was a well kept secret. On a day like today, other beaches would be teeming with holiday makers, but this secluded cove, a hike across grassy dunes, was known only to the locals.

Barry stood, hands on hips, breathing in the fresh sea air.

“We have the beach to ourselves, Daffers”, Barry called.

“Nothing but us, the surf, the seagulls and delicious crab sandwiches”.

Daphne was panting from the weight of the picnic hamper and bruised from the deckchair banging against her shin.

Barry had insisted they bring them, but was unable to help carry due to a nasty back strain.

By the time she reached the beach Barry had sandals off and was paddling in the surf.

“Just set up anywhere”, he said.

“I wish we’d bought a bucket and spade now”.

Daphne doubted she could have carried another thing.

“Wouldn’t digging be bad for your back?”

“Oh yes”. Barry rubbed his back thoughtfully.

Daphne battled to erect the deckchair while Barry watched.

Then he eased himself down into it.

“Ready for a spot of lunch?” He opened the hamper. “I couldn’t resist the crab sandwiches from that new delicatessen”.

Barry took out the sandwiches wrapped in a paper bag. There was also a bottle of sparkling elderflower juice and several kilos of freezer packs.

“You had me lug all these?”

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Daphne said.

“And what’s this?”

Underneath was a hardback novel.

“I fancied a spot of light reading”, Barry replied.

The book was at least 800 pages long. Daphne was too hot to argue; all she wanted was a nice cold drink.

“There’s only one glass”. She searched the hamper.

“Yes, I didn’t want to weigh you down. You don’t mind swigging from the bottle, do you Daffers?” Daphne didn’t mind, though she objected when Barry used the handkerchief he’d been wearing on his head to wipe the bottle neck.

Daphne bit into her sandwich, then chewed thoughtfully. Her taste-buds debated what she was eating.

“Barry, there’s been a mistake.

This is cottage cheese”.

He wiped the crumbs from his lips.

“Yes, I only had enough for one crab sandwich. They’re pricey, and I thought we’d agreed you were watching your weight”.

Daphne fumed as she chewed on her tasteless sandwich, watching Barry savour every mouthful of his.

A seagull landed and strutted about in the sand close by.

“What a majestic creature”, Barry said. And Daphne had to agree that it was a beautiful bird. She was always amazed by how large seagulls were, and what intelligent eyes they had. The bird wandered a little closer.

“Shoo birdy!” Barry called.

“Get your eyes off my crab sandwich”. The bird cawed and took to the sky.

“That showed him”, Barry smiled. He was about to take another bite when the bird returned, dive bombing straight for him. Barry yelped and dropped his sandwich.

With practised speed the seagull picked up its prize and dashed away.

Barry leaped to his feet.

Grabbing the hamper, he held it above his head and chased the bird towards the water. Daphne stared as Barry, without showing the slightest twinge in his back, threw the hamper at the bird, which, calmly spread its wings and flew into the sky, along with the crab sandwich.

Barry came stomping back towards Daphne.

“I blame tourists, they feed them chips and this is what happens”.

Daphne swallowed the last mouthful of her sandwich and nipped into the vacant deckchair.

“I totally agree with you”. She picked up the novel and turned to page one, “But, so lovely to see that your back has been fixed”.

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ONE ARE the days of ‘wardrobe on wheels’ or ‘only teachers drive those’ jokes. Volvo now has some seriously stylish cars in its stable - and the V40 is the latest one.

Like all Volvos it is well built but this one has a definite athletic appearance about it.

From the twin tailpipes to the low profile tyres on 18 inch rims the V40 D4 SE means business.

But does it deliver?

Absolutely. The 1984cc five cylinder, 20 valve oil-burner churns out 175bhp, so 0-62 comes in at a rapid 8.6 seconds.

The wide car sits low on the road and takes corners on rails. The diesel rattle is barely noticeable, even on start up, and, as with all Swedishmade cars, the seats are ultra supportive on long commutes.

The V40 isn’t just about performance and grip though; it also provides enough space for four-up. The boot, although not massive, is decent enough

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to shove in everything a young family might need – from a week’s worth of shopping to a couple of baby buggies and all the gear that goes with young kids.

Of course, safety is never an issue with Volvo and the V40 is no different. It is the safest car in its class, having achieved the highest score ever recorded

by EuroNCAP in recent crash tests. This is thanks, in part, to pioneering technologies such as the world’s first pedestrian airbag and Volvo’s autonomous braking system, City Safety, which also now qualifies for reduced insurance premiums.

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his year’s Haxby Carnival will be held on Saturday 13 July 2013 on the Ethel Ward Playing Field in Haxby.

The Carnival Procession with the Carnival Queen and her two Attendants will leave the Village Green at 12.45 to arrive on the field by 1.00 pm for the Official Opening.

We are delighted that The Farmer’s Cart, The Co-operative Funeralcare, JRA Services, Stoneplan Construction Ltd and The Parvin Indian Restaurant are sponsoring the 2013 Carnival. The Farmer’s Cart will be selling some of their produce, including barbecued food, on the field. We hope to have a microbrewery serving real ale from a beer tent.

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We are also pleased to have a miniature railway, an inflatable penalty shootout and a mobile climbing wall on the field this year.

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Our Carnival Queen this year is Taylor Oxberry and her two Attendants Lauren Slade and Libby Musgrave will be in the procession.

Apart from the various stalls, the Go-Karts and a small fair, there will be a performance of ‘Avenue Q’ by the Joseph Rowntree School Drama Class and performances by the DB BigBand.

We will have the traditional fancy dress competition which is always very popular with the children. We also hope to have a Fire Engine on the field.

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The Giza Pyramids

By Solange Hando

Did you know that in 1978 a Japanese corporation tried to build a replica of the Great Pyramid on a 1/20 scale, using the same methods as ancient Egyptians? They didn’t succeed so modern technology was called to the rescue but after just 18 days, the pyramid collapsed.

How did they manage in ancient Egypt?

Over 100 pyramids have been discovered so far across the country, most stunning of all the iconic giants dotted on the Giza plateau. Up there, above the bustling city of Cairo, it’s hard to comprehend how blocks of granite weighing up to 80 tons could be brought down the Nile from Aswan, 800 kms away, hauled up to the site and put into place, together with over 2 million limestone blocks.

That was around BC 2584; no wheel, no iron tools, but with a workforce reaching over 40,000 at times, the Great Pyramid rose to 146.5 metres. Over the millennia, erosion has nibbled away almost eight metres but among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu is the only one still standing.

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Egypt impressive valley temple and a lost city or workers’ village, where evidence points to highly skilled labour rather than slaves, and pits for ritual boats with a life size reconstruction in the museum.

Ritual barges were designed to carry the Pharaoh with the sun god across the heavens and ensure a royal afterlife. The pyramids, it was thought, were royal tombs but when they were discovered, they were empty, no human remains, no treasures. Looted or moved to a safer place? No one knows for sure yet their connection with the afterlife and the sun is undisputed. Rising on the west bank of the Nile, the side of the setting sun and symbol of death, they are shaped like the descending rays which were originally reflected by polished surfaces. Some experts believe the alignment of the Giza pyramids mirrors the Orion constellation, associated in ancient Egypt with Osiris, the sun god of rebirth and afterlife.

Visitors can no longer climb to the top of the Great Pyramid but those who come prepared with sturdy footwear venture up the high steps to the new entrance where a short passageway leading to nowhere sends shivers down their spine. It’s dark and eerie inside and you cannot help wondering what may be lurking in the chambers you cannot reach. It’s a relief to return to the light and watch great clouds of dust as guides vying for custom send their camels racing across the sand.

‘Ride, madame? I’ll show you the Great Sphinx.’

No one can leave Giza without paying tribute to this mythical guardian, half human, half lion, once partially buried in the sand. Over 73 metres long and 20 metres high, it’s said to be the world’s largest monolith statue. Defaced by vandals and desert storms, it remains hauntingly beautiful, as powerful today as it was over 4000 years ago.

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returned from the supermarket the other day with my car full – not of food but cardboard boxes, they happened to have an exceptionally good range by the checkout tills.

I am always on the lookout for good boxes for my pets, as they are free and provide all sorts of uses and are easily replaceable.

Pet rabbits like to have things to hide under in their outdoor runs to provide shelter from rain or shade from sun and also security if they are frightened by something.

I up turn cardboard boxes and cut a hole in one side and a hole or flap in the other to provide some entertainment and a good thing to chew or gnaw on. My little boy also finds it hilarious if we cut smaller holes in the ‘roof’ of the box and poke dandelions through then watch them disappearing into the box as the bunnies eagerly pull them through.

Cats always seem to make a b- line for any cardboard box lying around the house, the tray shape boxes make good beds – I’ve even seen them stacked to make ‘bunk beds’.

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YORK • JUNE 2013 • ISSUE 91 My cousin’s cats sleep in double decker banana boxes by the Aga with the older stiff cat on the ground level with a little cut out on the side for ease of entry and the younger cat on the top tier, the whole thing would be purring when you came down in the morning! Another great gift for your cat is a cat nip plant for the garden. This is a lovely and long flowering herb and is used for making cat nip toys but the real thing is even better! My cat loves lying and rolling on the plant when he comes across it and we break off fronds, crush the leaves a bit and play – he goes quite crazy for it whether it is green and growing in the summer or dried up and brown in the winter.

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also have different purposes, there are some that will involve interaction with their humans, things to throw and tug. Others are useful to keep your dog occupied when you are not around. Raw-hide chews, pigs ears and dentistix are useful not only to give your pet something to do but also help to promote healthy gums and teeth by chewing which stimulates saliva production in the mouth and has an antibacterial effect.

One of my colleagues used to leave ‘ kong’ toys stuffed with bits of food (you can use some of their usual dry food or even smear the grooves with canine toothpaste) hidden in various places in the dog’s environment for them to seek out and consume whilst she was out.

The favourite toy for a certain springer spaniel friend of mine is a torch and somewhere dark, she never seems to tire of chasing the light and entertaining whoever she can entice to play with her!

There is no end of toys available for dogs with different things suiting dogs of different sizes and breeds. The humble cardboard insert from a kitchen or toilet roll will always provide some ‘free’ entertainment. Toys

Can you help Rosie W

e currently have a very special young lady residing at York Cats Protection Adoption Centre. Of the 30+ cats we currently have in our care Rosie is the cat who is finding life in the Centre the hardest. Rosie is a beautiful smoky grey Maine Coon cat, with a fantastic whispy coat and bright green eyes.

Rosie was brought in because her previous owner was having to move house and unfortunately couldn’t take cats into her new rented property. In this picture Rosie looks a bit scruffy because

we had to shave off some of her fur as she was quite matted when she arrived – so anybody thinking of homing her needs to be handy with a grooming brush!

Poor Rosie is a very shy cat and as such is not suited to being in a busy Adoption Centre environment, where she is surrounded by other cats and lots of people coming and going. What this sweet girl needs is some good old fashioned peace and quiet. Rosie needs a serene new home where she is the only pet, and one where she can gently get used to new people and new surroundings. She has never been outside and so would be suitable as a house cat….in fact she may not even want to go outside, even if she has the option.

On the plus side, we are sure that somewhere amidst all that fluff lurks a happy and friendly cat

and it would be a most satisfying experience to see Rosie’s true colours emerge. If you live in a quiet household and have the patience to wait for Rosie to learn to trust you then please contact the Adoption Centre. You’ll make a lovely cat’s life complete.

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Ella... ...on dreadlocks

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et’s start with some facts; I have dreadlocks. At the moment, I have eleven of them. I am not a cavewoman or a wannabe new-age hippie – and, yes, I wash my hair.

For those not in the know, a dreadlock is essentially a matted coil of hair that can be formed in numerous ways, all which are commonly disputed among dreadheads. Basically, a long string of knots needs to be created in one section of hair, and over time they become tighter and denser until, voila, dreadlock!

Not a lot of people know all that much about dreadlocks, which is fair enough as it’s a pretty alternative hairstyle. As far as I’m concerned, I reserve my teenage right to look as weird as I want to, however, I have come across a fair few misconceptions floating around when it comes to the topic of my hair.

First of all, “But dreadlocks are dirty and smelly and they attract headlice”. False. Hair actually forms dreadlocks much more effectively when it is clean and dry, and washing them regularly is really important in keeping them looking neat, as oil or grease reduces friction in your hair, so it’s more difficult to get really tight knots. As for lice, a dreadhead is just as likely to get them as any regular-haired person.

Besides, head lice prefer to live in clean hair.

Next, “Don’t you have to re-do them everyday?”

No, actually, my oldest dreads I did roughly a year ago, and it can take even longer than that for them mature fully, and turn from a knotty string into a nice smooth, round cylinder shape.

“Are you Rastafarian or something?” Nope, not that there’s anything wrong with Rastafarianism, but not everyone who has dreads is doing it for religious purposes, some of us just do it for a lowmaintenance hairstyle, or we think they look cool.

Also not true is the famous “You’ll have to shave your head when you want to get rid of them”. It is, in fact, perfectly possible to brush out dreadlocks, provided you have copious time, energy and conditioner.

Personally, I don’t plan on taking mine out for a while yet. They’re a fun thing to do with my hair, I get to decorate them by stringing little beads onto them, and dreading other people’s hair is a good way to a get a little extra cash!

Dreadlocks may not be for everyone, but if you remember just one thing from this article, yes, I wash my hair!

-Ella PS Apologies for not updating on the vegetarianism last month, shame on me. For anyone willing to give it a go, it’s totally manageable, in fact laughable so, and nut roasts taste really good!

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Huntington Primary School

Summer Fayre Saturday 15th June 11am – 2pm

Come join the fun!

Raffle, BBQ, Bouncy Castle, Games and lots more!

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Local Events

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY 4 June Evening Visit

Askham Bog Nature Reserve.

Led by our President, Professor Alastair Fitter. Meet at 6pm at the Reserve car park just off the A 1036 near Copmanthorpe. If you are interested in a pub meal afterwards, contact June Card by Sat 1 June.

15 June Walk 4

WIGGINTON & HAXBY WI 13 June Monthly meeting

‘Chocolate and Confectionary in York’ by Andrew Thwaite Competition: Home Made Sweets.

At St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby at 7.30pm

SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES 15th June Jumble Sale in aid of Alne Hall 2pm - 4pm at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB 11 June Monthly meeting - Nature’s Superstars Flower arranging demonstration

by Ann Simpson.

Wigginton Recreation Hall 7.30pm.

Visitors very welcome £5.

10am Sheriff Hutton Bridge to Stillington. About 5 miles. Meet at Stillington at 10 am in the lay-by on the left just before the junction with Main Street if you are coming from the Sheriff Hutton/ Farlington direction.

Possibility of Fish and Chips or pub lunch afterwards.

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL 2 June Scarecrow Trail Workshop

Experienced scarecrow makers demonstrating various making methods. Practical scarecrow making after demonstrations.

FREE, refreshments will be made available

20 & 21 July 6th Annual Scarecrow Trail & Recycling Event

£4 per family or team for all 3 trails. Stalls, refreshments, tuck shop, Tombola, prizes & lots more

21 June Himalayan Balsam Pick

A river maintenance morning.

Volunteers needed for either a Litter or a Himalayan Balsam Pick, according to conditions. Meet at 10 am in the car park of All Saints Church, Huntington. Pub lunch afterwards if desired. Contact June Card.

For walks – Bob Jowett Tel: 01904 764702, email bobjowett1@ btopenworld.com For other events – June Card Tel: 01904 766196, email junecard700@gmail.com

TRACK 29 15 June 25th Anniversary Concert

7.30pm. Clifton Moor Church and Community Centre. Tickets £7 available from Polly trotter 01904 424902. Includes celebration drink, refreshments and raffle.

SHARING EVENT 13 July Focus On Produce

Share surplus produce. St Mary’s Church. 1.30pm - 2.30pm. All welcome. For more information contact Tim on 01904 760659 or hwtransistion@googlemail.com

SOUTH BANK COMMUNITY CINEMA 7 June Cal - cert 15

John Lynch (Sliding Doors) stars as Cal, a young man on the fringes of the IRA who falls in love with Marcella (Helen Mirren), a Catholic widow whose Protestant policeman husband was killed by the IRA a year earlier. Mirren won best actress at Cannes for her moving performance in this stylish love story.

21 June Billy Liar - cert PG

Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road.

Bar 7.30pm. Films at 8pm Tickets £3 members/£4 nonmembers. Annual membership £5. Tickets can be bought in advance from Cycle Heaven, from the Hallor on the night. sbcommunitycinema.co.uk

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MYASTHENIA GRAVIS - YORK BRANCH 15 June Charity Stall

At York Hospital from 9am to 4.30pm

YORK RAMBLERS Evening Walks York Ramblers evening walks are 5 or 6 miles long starting at 7pm and are suitable for most people.

Please join us on any of the following walks:

6 June

Meet at Nether Poppleton War Memorial

11 June

Terrington Village Hall car park

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY 15 - 16 June Swingin Sixties

Step back to the swinging 60s with a mix of period locomotives, vehicles and live music at stations along the railway

20 June

Hovingham Village Hall car park

25 June

Welburn Church For further details see yorkramblers.org.uk or eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk or phone Ian on 01347-822729

HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL 22 June Haxby Memorial Hall’s Raise The Roof Concert.

Dance the Night away with Generation Groove!

Local Band Generation Groove have generously agreed to perform a concert to enable Haxby Memorial Hall to raise funds for our Raise The Roof Appeal.

Doors will open at 7.30pm. There will be fantastic music and a licensed bar.

Tickets are available from Kay on York 768100 or Denise on York 761825 and are priced at £7.00 Tickets are limited so get in early and lets Raise The Roof Together!

29 - 30 June Super 70s Boogie Wonderland

Relive the 70s with live music, exhibits and classic cars at stations along the line.

BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS 10 June & 28 June Wigginton Recreation Centre

2pm - 4pm and 5pm - 7pm

26 June New Earswick Folk Hall 2pm - 4pm and 5pm - 7pm

NORTH YORKSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS 8/9 June & 15/16 June

A free event that combines culture, breathtaking views and a wide range of painters, printmakers, jewellery-makers, sculptors, potters, textiles artists, photographers and other visual art professionals. Maps and details at www. nyop.org.uk or on 0113 322 3500 52 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A 21 June Monthly Meeting

Life in the Workhouse by Mr Tom Dixon. Wigginton Recreation Hall, 2pm, £2 Members /£3 Visitors.

Including Tea & Biscuits

19 July Monthly Meeting

At Wigginton Recreation Hall.

2pm. Members £2 / Visitors £3 including Refreshments. A Strawberry Tea with a fun Antiques Roadshow with Anne Chalk.

Bring along your treasures for a valuation.

YORK CANCER RESEARCH

THE MOOR TOUR 23rd June Cycling Event

The Moor Tour was a new Cyclo Sportive event in 2012 taking place in the North Yorkshire Moors organised by MJS Outdoors. With a choice of two challenging routes of either 100 miles or 100km (60 miles), starting and finishing just outside Stokesley on the North edge of the moors.

A gruelling test of rider stamina through beautiful countryside and rugged moorland, the routes take in a number of the most challenging climbs in the moors and will reward you with some great downhill sections.

See www,themoortour.co.uk for further details

31 May Coffee Morning

The Talbot Hotel, Malton at 9.3011.30. Selection of stalls, raffle and home baking. £3 entry fee payable on the door.

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WALK TEN 20 July Marie Curie Walk Ten

23 June Haxby 150 Parish Picnic 3-5 pm on the lawns of St Mary’ Church Haxby. There will be entertainment by “Finding Frederick” a new and exciting band on the York Scene blending modern and traditional folk music.

Bring something to sit on and a picnic or just sit on the grass and enjoy. The event will be in church if it is wet. There will be no charge for this event.

HAXBY CARNIVAL 13 July The Carnival procession leaves the VIllage Green at 12.45pm to arrive on Ethel Ward Playing Field by 1pm. There will be a miniature railway, inflatable penalty shoot out, mobile climbing wall, GoKarts, Fancy Dress Competition, stalls and much much more! For all enquires please ring 01904 750378.

YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM 2 June “Thunder Day”

Live aircraft engine power ups and short taxi runs featuring our jet and propeller aircraft.

13 June FlightPATH

Education Activity Day.

27 June Big Bang

Regional STEM Challenge & Showcase event.

YORK CYCLE SHOW 22 - 23 June York Cycle Show There will be something for all cyclists at this great weekend cycling festival. www.ctc.org.uk for more details.

Raise money to care for terminally people inyour area by taking part in Marie Curie’s 10K twilight walk at Castle Howardthis July. Afterwards enjoy picnics and after-dark entertainment finishing witha special nursing message and celebration of light.

Together, the walkers and their supporters, helped raise more than £30,000, funding over 1000 hours of Marie Curie Nursing at last year’s event for nursing care in the local community, so that more terminally patients can continue to be treated in their own homes.

Support your local Marie Curie Nurses by joining hundreds of people on a 10k twilight walk through the beautiful grounds and estate of Castle Howard.

Write your own personal message for a loved one on a candle bag, and our glowing display of remembrance will welcome you on your return, after which you can picnic or treat yourself to something special from our caterers whilst enjoying the live entertainment. The evening will conclude with a special Nursing message and a celebration of light at 10pm, the time at which our nurses are starting their shifts in a patient’s home.

With your help and support Walk Ten at Castle Howard will raise money for the care of people with terminal illnesses and provide support for their families.

Every £20 you raise will allow Marie Curie to provide another hour of care.

To find out more or to register go to www.mariecurie.org.uk/ walkten or call 0845 052 4184

THE FORESTERS 3 July Joint concert with Stan Graham

National Centre for Early Music (NCEM) Navigation Road, York.

For tickets contact NCEM or one of The Foresters.

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA 1 June National Band In Concert Church Lads & Girls Brigade National Band Drawn from across the country, the CLCGB National Band come to York for their annual concert.

Over 60 young musicians in a mass military style concert band.

7pm Matinée. Tickets: £5 from Alison Macefield 01902 745889 (evenings)

8 June Gala Concert Shepherd Group Brass Band All four of the Shepherd Group Brass Bands return to perform a selection of classics. 7.30pm Tickets: £10 from Nicola Harper 01904 655076

14 – 15 June Centenary Follies Rowntrees Players

To celebrate 100 years of Rowntree Players, we are presenting Centenary Follies - A variety show for all the family. We ask you to join us in a journey through our history remembering times past and present. 14 June 7:30pm, 15 June 2.30pm, 15 June 7.30pm.

Tickets: £12 (Concessions £10) Rowntree Players Booking on 07927 026071

18 – 22 June The Boy Friend York Light Opera Company

Tickets York Light Ticket Office — 01904 791714

26 – 29 June Alice in Wonderland: The Musical

We Are Theatre present this new family musical based on Lewis Carroll’s Alice In Wonderland.

Music Composed by Dennis Westgate. Musical Direction & Arrangement by Hugh Barwell, Lee Saltmer & Ian Wilson. Tickets £12 from York Theatre Box Office

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THE ROBERT FULLER GALLERY

CASTLE HOWARD

1 - 16 June Summer Exhibition

11 June Classical Piano Recital with Harriet Stubbs

The Robert Fuller Gallery, Thixendale. 11am - 4.30pm

Voted one of the three top young pianists in Britain by Julian Lloyd Webber on ITV’s ‘Britain’s Brilliant Prodigies’. This concert is held in aid of Live Music Now. To book tickets please send a cheque made payable to Mrs F Gaffney and a SAE to Crossbank Cottage Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington DL2 2JB. Tel: 01325 720537 Email: crossbank@hotmail.com

Robert will be unveiling his latest original paintings at his exhibition. Also on show will be a special focus on barn owls and walks, talks and workshops for adults and children.

Free entry, no booking required.

See other events this month at www.robertfuller.com

YORKSHIRE MUSEUM OF FARMING 15 & 16 June Fathers’ Day Vintage Transport Rally 30 June Craft of Beekeeping Open Day

STRENSALL COMMUNITY YOUTH & SPORTS ASSOCIATION 7 July Fun Day 11am - 4pm Do you have wares to sell? Have you a message to get across? Do you want to market yourself?

Come along and be involved.

There’ll be representatives from local groups, lads and dads football, games, stalls, food and drink and lots of fun for everyone in the community.

Feel free to email me on clareinkster@sky.com if you would like a stall, want to be involved or if you have any comments or offers of help! £10 per stall or free for charity holders, with a donation for the tombola.

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ST NICHOLAS FIELDS 1 June Eco-Active Day

10am - 2pm. York Environment Centre. Help with a conservation task in the nature reserve. Tasks vary from path maintenance to planting, balsam bashing, pruning, scything or anything else needed on the day. You will get a warm feeling and free lunch in return!

8 June Give or Take Day

12 - 4pm. York Environment Centre. Join the annual reuse and recycling fest – bring your unwanted stuff and maybe pick up something you do want

11th June Craft & Produce Market

Over 25 stalls selling delicious food and beautiful crafts in the stunning surroundings of Castle Howard Stable Courtyard.

10am-4pm Entrance to the Courtyard is free of charge.

Thank you Pat Hardy of ‘Charlie’s Angels’ would like to thank everyone who helped raise a massive £1520 for Multiple Sclerosis (York Branch) in March at the Hayley Sisters Big Charity Night.

16th June Castle Howard 10K & 6K Trail Races

For entry forms or on line entry please visit www.ukresults.net

A thank you

Wilberforce Trust Spring Fayre

A big thank you to all the local businesses and residents who supported The Wilberforce Trust Spring Fayre at the Huntington Memorial Hall on Sunday 13 April. The Trust made over £800 which will go towards helping our visually impaired tenants get new computer equipment and pay for specialist games for their social club. Your support is much appreciated and we look forward to seeing you at our Christmas Fayre on 1 December 2013, also in the wonderful Memorial Hall.

Wilberforce Making life better when sight is worse www.wilberforcetrust.org.uk Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 7th May

YORK • JUNE 2013 • ISSUE 91 ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES CLAXTON & SAND HUTTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Meet in the village hall on 1st Monday of each month 10am to 12pm. There is no charge for meetings or tuition.

Contact Rachel: 07970 956022.

CRAFT AND CHAT GROUP Any craft from knitting to card making. Lots of help and advice on offer. Bring craft projects, all ages and levels welcome. New Earwick Folk Hall 10-12pm Every Saturday in term time. £2 per session.

Contact: 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 to exchange ideas and techniques.. (No meeting July/August).

Contact 01904 399697.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB (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.

Visitors are welcome.

Contact: 01904 765676.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON GARDENING CLUB Meet on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 2.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby.

Regular speakers, visits and events and welcome new members.

Contact Ginny, Secretary: 01904 768516.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Tues, 7-9 pm at Wigginton Church Hall. All ages and abilities welcome, just bring your latest project with you. £2 pp to cover the cost of room hire and refreshments.

Contact Clare: 079800 26690.

HUNTINGTON PETANQUE CLUB. We play at Huntington Sports & Social Club, North Lane, Huntington every Thursday evening from 18.30. Playing is free but if you decide you like it and would like to join there is a small annual subscription of up to £5 to the Sports & Social Club - which has a bar! No special clothing or equipment is needed to get started.

Call Dennis Woodcock on (01904) 762698 or Sheila on (01904) 768849.

HUNTINGTON BRIDGE CLUB Every Saturday at Huntington Community Centre, 26 Strensall Road. 7 till 10. All welcome.

Contact Marianne: 01904 761892.

HUNTINGTON OVER SIXTIES CLUB We are a friendly group who meet on the fourth Thursday of the month, January to November, at 2pm at Garth Court, Garth End. We have speakers, entertainers and trips out. We welcome old and new members to join us.

Contact Sonia: 01904 632782.

NEW EARSWICK BRIDGE CLUB Every Monday at 7pm in the Folk Hall. New members always welcome.

Contact: 01904 760639.

NEW EARSWICK CAMERA CLUB Meet mid September to the end of April each Thurs at 7:30pm at the Quaker Meeting House located to the rear of the Folk Hall car park, New Earswick. Embrace all aspects of digital photography.

Contact: www.communigate. co.uk/york/newearswickcameraclub.

NEW EARSWICK SWIMMING CLUB Offering learn to swim (from 4yrs old), competitive swim training, masters sessions, opportunities to compete in local leagues, recreational swimming *New Earswick Pool* Fees from £1.75 per lesson. Competitive swim training from £4.50 per week.

(3 sessions)Low cost annual membership for Recreational swimming from £1.10 per week (for up to 8hrs per week).

Contact: 01904 768163 or visit www.newearswicksc.co.uk. or ring Coaching enquiries: 01904 765397 or email memberships@newearswicksc.co.uk.

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY GROUP New Earswick Sports & Social club 3rd Monday of each month at 7.30.

Contact Bryan: 01904 764648 or email: www.yorkareagroup. co.uk.

SINGLE PARENTS NATTER AND PLAY New Earswick Children’s Centre. Last Friday of each month 1.30 - 3pm for single mums & dads of under 5s.

Contact: 01904 552646.

STRENSALL ST MARY’S ART GROUP Meet at the church room in St Mary’s Church, Strensall from1.30 to 4pm every Thursday afternoon. Any media ..we have no expert or teacher ..we just do art! We are a friendly group and tea and coffee are available! Phone either 01904 492217 or 01904 490079 STRENSALL BRIDGE CLUB Strensall Village Hall, Thursday at 7pm For non-serious bridge.

Contact John: 01904 769618.

STRENSALL DINING GROUP 50 or over? Our dining group of friends are full of fun and life.

So don’t sit or eat alone, come join us. Meet every 3-4 weeks at various venues around the York area.

Contact: 01904 490987.

STRENSALL READING GROUP Meet the last Wednesday of the month from 2.30– 3.30 pm in Strensall Library. Provides us with a book which we read over the month and then get together to discuss it over tea and biscuits.

Contact Sarah: 01904 490876 or Pam: 01904 764518.

YORK AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Meets each Thursday at 8pm at the Bishopthorpe Social Club in Bishopthorpe. Running courses for new members to obtain a license and call sign of their own. Future members welcome, just turn up on Thursdays.

YORK BONSAI SOCIETY Meet monthly at Wigginton Hall on the 3rd Monday of every month - 7.30pm. Friendly & informal group with refreshments. Occasional speakers, library & bonsai suppliers available.

Contact: Andy 01757 268145.

YORK CAVING CLUB Offering regular caving trips to the Yorkshire Dales and Derbyshire, 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.

Contact: 07747 063181 or visit www.yorkcavingclub.org.uk or email: info@yorkcavingclub. org.uk.

YORK MODEL BOAT CLUB Meet at Heworth Rugby Club on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 8pm.Building tech-

niques and various models.

Holds 4 regattas in the summer on Rowntree Park Lane, York & sail on the York University Lake when Parks Lane is unavailable.

Contact Steve: 01904 424155 or www.yorkmodelboatclub. co.uk.

YORK PHILATELIC SOCIETY Meets every 2nd Tuesday in the month except Aug, at Denham Room, Priory Street Centre, Priory Street, York at 7.15 pm.

Buy, sell or exchange material.

A packet circuit is also operated by York Society. Annual cost £6, youth- 13 -18 years- £3.

Contact Richard Billinge: 01904 411455 or richard.billinge@ btinternet.com or Tony: 01904 411378 or aew6@york.ac.uk or Trevor: 01904 764140 or trevorcollins834@btinternet.com.

YORKSHIRE MINIATURISTS ASSOCIATION Miniature enthusiasts meet on 1st Saturday of the month at Friends Meeting House in the centre of York. Speakers, project meetings, demonstrations and also have a stand at the Dolls House Fair at York Race Course in June and Nov. Contact Ann: 01757 288974 or Elizabeth: 01904 795361.

YOUTH CLUBS AT OAKEN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE Safe, supervised indoor and outdoor areas. £1.50 per session. WEDNESDAY OPEN YOUTH CLUB: run at the centre from 7 - 9pm and facilities include a Nintendo Wii on projector screen, Widescreen TV, Pool Table, Outside Sports, Table Tennis and Tuck Shop.

ADVICE & SUPPORT AGE UK YORK Provides a wide range of personal and practical support to older people in the York area.

Contact: 01904 627995or visit www.ageukyork.org.uk.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SOCIETY Information and support for all people with dementia and their carers. The Retreat, Heslington Road, Heslington, York YO10 5BN Contact: 01904 658106 or 01904 799773 or visit www.alzheimers.org.uk/york or email: AL.york@tesco.net.

BREATHE EASY YORK This is open for sufferers, helpers and carers. Support, speakers and trips out. Meet 1st Wednesday of the month 1pm-3pm at Huntington Work-

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ing Mens Club.

Contact Sue: 01904 410 003 or visit www.breatheeasyyork. co.uk.

CANCER CARE CENTRE Specialised services on a referral basis such as PsychoOncology, Complementary Therapy and Benefits Advice at York Hospital offers support and information for Cancer Patients, their Families & Carers.

The Centre is open Mon to Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm.

Contact: 01904 721166.

CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAU Free and confidential advice.

Mon & Tues - 9.30-3.30pm. Wed 4.30pm-7pm. Thurs 9.30am3.30pm.

Contact: 0844 826 9705 or visit www.yorkcab.org.uk.

HALVES Lost your other half? If so, we meet for a friendly chat over refreshments? Meet at 12pm on the !st Saturday of each month in the coffee area of Trinity Methodist Church, Monkgate, York.

Contact Margaret: 01904 415894 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY YORK BRANCH Access to information, advice and support, and to offer opportunities and choice to anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Contact: 01904 758577 or visit www2.mssociety.org.uk/York OAKEN GROVE SURFERS Meets at Oaken Grove Community Centre, Reid Park (off Oaken Grove) Haxby, on Monday mornings & Thursday afternoons. Helping adult beginners get to grips with computers and the internet.

Contact: 01904 769176.

OLDER CITIZENS ADVOCACY YORK – OCAY Registered charity offering a free advocacy service for all citizens of York aged 50+. Office in Townend Street is open Monday -Thursday 10am -4pm or Friday 10am - 2pm.

Contact: 01904 676200 or email ocay@btconnect.com.

PARKINSONS UK Meets 1st Monday of the month at York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York YO30 5RE at 7pm. At most meetings we have a guest speaker and refreshments.

Contact Jayne, Information& Support Officer: 0844 225 36 32 or Kate: 01904 758355.

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Counselling service based in York, specifically for women and men facing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. The York centre has 13 volunteers and opening times Thursdays 7.309.30pm and Fridays between 3-5pm, drop in at the Gateway centre, Acomb, Contact: 01904 676710 or visit www.reflectyork.co.uk or www. careconfidential.com.

SAMARITANS OF YORK & DISTRICT Confidential emotional support to anyone in distress or despair or at risk and self harm or suicide. Always available for phone calls and visitors 8.00am - 10.00pm. 89 Nunnery Lane, York YO23 1AH. Contact: 01904 655888 or 08457 90 90 90 or visit www. samaritans.org.uk.

SHOPMOBILITY IN YORK Mobility problem? 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.

Second floor of Piccadilly Multistorey Car Park in York Centre.

Contact: 01904 679222.

THE ENCEPHALITIS SOCIETY 32 Castlegate, Malton, YO17 7DT. Admin Line : 01653 692583. Support Line 01653 699599. Email : mail@ encephalitis.info. or visit www. encephalitis.info YORK AND DISTRICT PAIN MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 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 or visit www.ypmsg.co.uk.

YORK CORONARY SUPPORT GROUP TRUST Help and support to cardiac patients and their families following release from hospital. Meets 1st Mon of every month at the Folk Hall at New Earswick, 7:30 for talks & refreshments.

Contact Ernie: 01904 760698.

YORVIK GATEWAY CLUB A social club for adults with disabilities and is held every Monday 7-9pm at the Oaken Grove Community Centre off Usher Lane in Haxby. The club offers a variety of activities and welcomes new members.

Contact Club Leader Debbie: 0791 9191372.

YORK RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP (YORKRA) Provides support, information and resources for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers and their families and carers. Meet 2nd Saturday of each month, 3- 5pm, at the Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York.

Contact: 01904 642227.

ANIMALS & WILDLIFE HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE Hearing dogs provide deaf people with greater independence, confidence and companionship, which helps relieve the stress, isolation and loneliness that deafness can bring.

Contact: 01844 348100 or email info@hearingdogs.org. uk or visit www.hearingdogs. org.uk.

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS YORK LOCAL GROUP Regular meetings, field trips and local short walks for people who enjoy looking at and learning more about birds and their environment. Our indoor meetings are held in Temple Hall at York St John University, Lord Mayor’s Walk.

Contact: 01904 794865 or visit www.yorkrspb.org.uk.

ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS FIELDS 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 9am - 5pm and Sat 10am - 2pm. Be a volunteer or a member of St Nicholas.

Contact: 01904 411821.

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITION Making a local impact on the York in Transition Agenda: make small steps towards reducing our reliance on ways of living which are unsustainable and will cause serious dilemmas for our children and grandchildren. Becoming more cooperative about what we grow and produce locally.

Contact: 01904 760659.

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY Dedicated to the conservation & improvement of the River Foss. They do walks, talks and

other activities.

Contact the Secretary: 01904 768071 or visit www.riverfosssociety.co.uk.

YORK ROTTERS Volunteers who promote home composting. As well as providing free home composting advice York Rotters are available to carry out talks at meetings and to attend events.

Contact: 01904 412861 or email rotters@stnicksfields. org.uk.

FUNDRAISING BRITISH RED CROSS Looking for volunteer car and minibus drivers required for your local community, training, support and mileage allowance given.

Contact Linda: 01904 692550 or Helen: 01904 693027.

FRIENDS OF YORK HOSPITALS Organising volunteers who provide patients with extra comfort and support, also raise funds for medical and surgical equipment which cannot be provided through NHS finances.

Contact Friends Office: 01904 726762 or email friendsofyorkhospital@york.nhs.uk.

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP Charity helping people to access information, support and to talk to fellow sufferers. You are not alone if you need any help or advice just get in touch.

Contact Ron, Chairman: 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or email ron.middlemass@ o2.co.uk.

RNLI GALTRES FOREST BRANCH Raising money for the Lifeboats.

Contact Sue: 01904 491133 or email colin.lowe@virgin.net.

HISTORY CITY OF YORK AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Meet on 1st Wed of the month at The Folk Hall, New Earswick 7pm. Exclu. January. Have a well equipped Study Centre in York where we can help both inexperienced and the more experienced with their problems and brickwalls. Welcome newcomers to the hobby and are willing to give advice to set them on the way.

Contact Mike: 01904 767013 or visit www.yorkfamilyhistory. org.uk.

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YORK • JUNE 2013 • ISSUE 91 HAXBY & WIGGINTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Meet to promote local history.

We have speakers, research groups and occasional visits to interesting locations. Meet every 3rd Thursday of the month in St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby at 10am.

Contact Ian: 01904 768516.

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. Monthly meetings, hear a variety of speakers or to participate in workshops held in Strensall Village Hall on the last Wednesday of the month at 7pm.

YORK LIBRARIES Interested in your family history? Would you like to trace your ancestors? Now offer free access to ancestry.com. Now available at Haxby Library.

Contact: 01904 552660.

MUSIC & THEATRE CITY OF YORK PIPE BAND We consist of bagpipers, base drum, tenor drums and side drummers, practicing on Wednesday nights at the Huntington Memorial Hall - offering tuition.Small yearly fee for 18yrs +, we have equipment.

Contact Laura, Pipe Major: 01904 763243 or John: 01423 879519.

FRIENDS OF YORK THEATRE ROYAL Theatre-loving group supporting our local theatre. Take part in events at the Theatre Royal, visit theatres in other places such as Newcastle, Scarborough and Leeds, and more.

They hold monthly lunches in the theatre foyer, and help with selling programmes.

Contact Membership Secretary/York Theatre Royal, St Leonards Place, York YO1 7HD or visit friends@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk.

HAXBY SINGERS Join our friendly mixed choir group of Basses, Tenors, Altos and Sopranos, meeting 7.30pm, once a week in St Mary’s Church Hall.

Contact Lynn: 01904 769838 or Margaret: 01904 761618.

IN-2-ACTING Acting, singing and dancing for ages 8-16 years, two productions each year, themed nights and theatre trips. Sessions

run on Thursday evenings.

Depending on numbers, priority will be given to residents of Haxby & Wigginton. Contact 01904 769176 or admin@ oakengrove.org.uk STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS Community choir of approx: 40 voices aged 13 to 70 which rehearses weekly throughout term time in Stamford Bridge School. Available for Concerts, Church Services and Weddings.

To hire us or to join the choir please email: info@stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk or visit www.stamfordbridgesingers. btck.co.uk THE SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BAND Rehearsals at the Portakabin Site in Huntington. www. shepherdbrassband.org Beginners Band rehearses Monday 6.30-8.00pm. Ring Audrey: 01904 425256.

The Concert Band rehearses Wednesday evenings 7.309.30pm. Ring David: 07710 106906.

The Senior Band rehearses on Tuesday and Friday 8-10pm.

Ring Charles: 07802 190250.

YORK CONCERT BAND Play a wide variety of music and also perform 8 concerts a year around York and occasionally abroad. Rehearsals from 7.30 to 9.30pm on Mondays at New Earswick Methodist Church.

Contact the Secretary, Jill: 01904 629065.

YORK LIGHT ORCHESTRA Play light music, popular classics, musicals and themes.

We rehearse on Thursdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Acomb Methodist Church, Front Street (September to July). We perform 8 concerts a year, 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.

Contact the secretary: 01904 870759 or visit www.ylo.org.uk.

PLAYGROUPS HAXBY PLAYGROUPS Scout HQ - Birth to school age children (parents stay) Tuesday to Thursday 9.30 - 11.30. Rising Fives is now RalphButterfield and Headlands is at Headlands Primary School, both groups are from 9am - 3pm or Sessional 9am - 12pm and 12pm to 3pm. All term time only.

Contact: 01904 768966 or email manager@haxbyplay-

groups.org.uk or visit www. haxbyplaygroups.org.uk THE WONDER YEARS For Haxby, Wigginton & surroundings: Boddlers – Baby/ Toddler group (Birth to 3yrs).

Tues, Wed, Thurs 9.30- 11am term time at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Pre-School -3-5 yrs - Mon-Fri term time. 9am – 12pm, 2.45 -3.15pm. Plus Lunch Club added to am or pm session. Early Years Funded places available. Extended School – 3-11 yrs - Breakfast Club 7.40-9am & After School Club 3-6pm. Holiday Club – Care for 3-11 yrs, 8 – 6pm. Half Day 8– 1pm or 1– 6pm.

Contact: 01904 758717 HUNTINGTON PRESCHOOL & TODDLERS Babies and Toddler Group: Monday & Friday 9.15 - 10.45.

The Memorial Hall, Strensall Road, Huntington. £3, Preschool - Mon- Fri 9 – 12pm (term time only). Rising 5’s sessions are held from Jan to Jul. Contact Lynne: 01904 765017 or email enquiries@huntingtonpreschool.org.uk.

ORCHARD PARK PRESCHOOL 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.

Contact Sandra: 07407 700315 or 01904 626361.

SHERIFF HUTTON PLAYGROUP Places for children aged 2 yrs to school age in a warm, stimulating and caring environment with outside playspace.

OFSTED registered with qualified staff. Playgroup runs Mon, Wed & Fri 9.30-2.30pm or half days from 9.30- 12.30pm.

Contact: 07717 799646.

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: 01347 878314.

SHIPTON PRE-SCHOOL & TODDLERS The Community Centre, Shipton by Beningbrough, York. Places from 2 yrs old to School age. Ofsted registered with qualified staff. Sessions on Mon,Wed,Thur and Fri (term time only) with an optional

lunch club available, afternoon sessions run on a Wed and Thur until 3.15pm. Toddler & baby group each Tuesday 9.30-12pm Large garden area available for play.

Contact: 07546 571089.

SINNINGTON PRE SCHOOL OFSTED registered and inspected. Toddler group- Tuesday 10 - 11.30am. Pre -School - Monday 09.10-11.40am.

Wednesday 09.10-11.40am Thursday 09.10-11.40am Friday 09.10-11.40am.

Contact Kerry or Suzanne: 07799727656.

STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP We are a pre-school for children from 2-5 years. Ofsted inspected and LEA funded.

Monday - Friday 9am-12pm (term time only). Wednesdays - 12.30 - 3.30pm Christ Church, Stockton Lane, York YO31 1JG. Contact Fiona: 07746 806426.

STRENSALL PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP We offer a natural transition from pre-school to school as we are situated next door to Robert Wilkinson School.

Various sessions on offer in our newly refurbished setting.

Pram Club/Messy’s (‘pay as you go’)– Fri 1.15 – 2.45pm. Rising 3’s – Mon, Tues & Thurs 1– 2.55pm. Pre-schoolers – Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri– 8.45– 12.45pm & Wed 10.45– 2.45pm.

Contact Sarah: 01904 492937 or email sarahsmithpg@btconnect.com.

TINY STEPS TODDLER GROUP Friday mornings 9.30am - 11am - £1 per session. The mums and tots session will be run by the Stepping Stones staff in Hurst Hall. Children attending the toddler group will have priority on the Stepping Stones PreSchool waiting list.

Contact: 01904 442826 TREASURE CHEST Haxby, Wigginton & Huntington. A group of local mums dedicated to promoting, supporting and encouraging breastfeeding All fully trained Peer Supporters. Meet every Mon 12.30 -1.30pm at Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby. Drop in facililty and we also welcome pregnant mums.

Contact: www.treasurechest. org.uk or helpline:support@ treasurechest.org.

YORK FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE Parent /carer of a 0-19 year old

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LOCAL GROUPS 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.

Contact: 01904 554628 or text ‘info’ to 07624 802244.

SCOUTS & GUIDES 2ND HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCOUT GROUP Boys & Girls age 6 to 14. Beavers: Mon & Thurs 6 - 7.15 pm.

Cubs: Weds & Fri 6.30 - 8pm Scouts: Mon 7.30 - 9pm. Thurs.

7.45 - 9.15 pm.

Contact Linda Parkinson: 01904 769167.

HAXBY MOOR GIRL GUIDING Girls aged 5-14years old.

Rainbows 5-7years Wednesday evenings. Brownies 7-10yrs on Mondays,Wednesday,Thursday evenings. Guides 10-14yrs old Monday, Thursday evenings.

Units meet throughout Haxby & Wigginton.

Contact Helen Feeten: 01904 762926 1ST HEWORTH SCOUT GROUP Beavers (boys and girls aged 6-8) Mondays 5.30-6.30pm.

Cubs (boys and girls aged 8-10½) Tuesdays 6.30-8.15pm.

Scouts (boys and girls aged 10½-14) Fridays 7-9pm.

Contact Matthew on 07974901386 or visit www.1stheworth.org.uk for more info.

29TH YORK (HUNTINGTON ALL SAINTS) RAINBOWS 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.

Contact Stephanie Easton: 07875 541520 CHRISTCHURCH SCOUT GROUP (STOCKTON LANE) Boys and Girls age 6 -14yrs.

Beavers - Tuesday 6pm - 7pm.

Cubs -Thursday 6.30pm - 8pm.

Scouts- Friday 7pm - 9pm We are in need of leaders for the group.

Contact Wendy Davis: 07808 882749 STOCKTON ON THE FOREST SCOUT GROUP Boys and Girls, age 6 to 14.

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7 - 9pm. We are also in need of Leaders.

Contact Kath Shapcott: 01904 421096.

AIR CADETS, EASINGWOLD A uniformed for ages 13-18 yrs.

Tuesday evening at Easingwold and Friday evening at RAF Linton On Ouse in the gymnasium at 7.30-10pm. Minibus goes from the car park of The Cottage Inn in Haxby via Shipton

by Beningbrough at 7pm.

Range of activities from flying and gliding to target shooting and sport. £36 per quarter covers activities and uniform.

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

SOCIETIES HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB Club for retired people over 55 yrs. Meetings are held on 1st Tuesday of each month in the Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church Hall at 10am for 10.30am.

Contact Mike: 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 for the pursuit of new activities. Monthly meetings on the 3rd Friday of the month at 2pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall.

Contact John: 01904 769618.

STRENSALL WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Huntington ladies most welcome.

Contact: 01904 490758.

WIGGINTON & HAXBY OVER SIXTIES Meet the 1st Wednesday of each month at 2pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall.

We have speakers, trips out, activity groups. Old and new members, also visitors are always welcome.

Contact Lilian, Secretary: 01904 769993 WIGGINTON & HAXBY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Registered Charity No. 1023129. Meet 2nd Thursday of the month at St. Mary’s Church Hall at 7.30 p.m. New, old members & visitors always welcome.

Contact Mrs Graves: 01904 750570.

SPORTS CLUBS BADMINTON CLUB

Play on a Friday night 6 -8pm at Joseph Rowntrees School.

Contact Jean: 01904 760347.

DUNNINGTON SPORTS CLUB Starting Table Tennis- A six week course for absolute beginners.

Contact Nick: 01904 481039 or Keith: 07770 874996 or nick. roberts@dunningtonsportsclub.com or keithmayhew@ hotmail.com HAXBY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Friendly, traditional karate club with a proud 30 year history. Train on a Monday and Thursday from 7pm – 9pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 2PL. Open to people of all ages and abilities whatever their fitness level.

Contact Ian: 07909 991541or www.haxbykarate.co.uk or info@haxbykarate.co.uk.

HAXBY TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Run 6 teams from the ages of 7-16 years. We need boys and girls to join us. All of our coaches are FA Coaching Level 1 trained and have been CRB checked. Train every Saturday 10.30 - 11.30am at Ethel Ward Playing Fields, Haxby. Looking for help with training, coaching and refereeing.

Contact Neil: 01904 761908.

HEWORTH TENNIS CLUB Heworth Tennis Club on East Parade, Heworth runs fun fitness training sessions on Tuesday evenings 7-8pm and Saturdays 9.30-10.30am – open to all and no need to be a member. Great for general cardiofitness as well as improving speed around the court. All levels of player can enjoy and benefit from these fun sessions with workout, drills & games suitable for all standards of players. www.heworthtennisclub.co.uk or email info@ heworthtennisclub.co.uk HUNTINGTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Charter Standard football club meet the required FA coaching levels, CRB checked etc good facilities at Hopgrove sports ground on the Malton Road York, teams train and play home games.

Contact Karl: 07896 674299 or gafbr@rocketmail.com.

HUNTINGTON CRICKET CLUB We welcome new players of all abilities.

Contact Jason: 07714471271

NEW EARSWICK CRICKET CLUB Play in the York & District Senior League are recruiting both Senior and Junior players.

Our indoor nets start at the end of Feb. Sports Fields, White Rose Avenue. Excellent playing facilities and a good after match social side.

Contact Paul: 07533655470 or paul.stimpson3@btinternet. com or Matt: 07885282937 or matty_noble@hotmail.co.uk HAXBY NETBALL CLUB …affiliated to England Netball.

North Yorkshire Netball Academy League team & 4 teams in the York & District League.

Youth section (Yr 7 upwards).

Training on Mon evening at the Ethel Ward Playing Field in summer, league season runs from Sept until March. Qualified tutor. Junior section trains every other Mon 6 -7:15pm.

Coaches CRB checked.

Contact the secretary, Alison: 01904 612268 or 07751 984840 or Val: 07708 050307.

HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB 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.

Contact Club’s secretary Pam: 07547 095 603 or junior section, 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. Run holiday camps, fun days, many social events and tournaments.

Contact Joanne: 07835948593 PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUB Classes for boys and girls from reception to year 10. Classes are held at various venues across York, Mon to Fri– 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, qualified coaches, CRB checked.

Contact Ruth: 07886926420.

SANDBURN HALL BADMINTON CLUB Sandburn Hall, Flaxton. Fridays 2 - 3.30pm All ages welcome.

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STRENSALL COMMUNITY YOUTH AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION Tennis Club - 3 newly surfaced tennis courts. Muga Pitch - The floodlit muga pitch is now available for hire for both 5 a sidefootball and netball.

Contact: 07951 920308 or 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.

Contact Clare Inkster on 07932 392231 STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUB For all ages, a small and friendly club, 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. Provide Bowls and Coaching and 1 months free trial.

Contact Annette, Secretary: 01904 492807 STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS Strensall Village Hall, Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm. £10 annual fee, £2 subscription per session.

Contact Jackie: 01904 492993.

TERRINGTON LAWN BOWLS CLUB Contact: 01653 619276 emsg1967-bowls@yahoo. co.uk WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB All ages, welcome beginners & seasoned bowlers, we can lend woods. Adult cost 26yrs+, £56, £28 for 18 to 25yrs, free for under 18s. 2013 open from Saturday13th April to Saturday 14th Sept for social bowling and league matches. Contact Colin: 01904 760877 or colin. ellis23@talktalk.net WIGGINTON GRASSHOPPERS Under 9s - looking for new players. Train every Wednesday 6-7pm. All coaches are CRB checked. Contact Richard, FA Level 1 instructor:

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. Also a club mark accredited club.

Contact Anna: 07507638804 or e-mail yorkhotshots@ hotmail.co.uk.

VILLAGE HALL HIRE FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY VILLAGE HALL Refurbished and central heated hall available for hire for events,parties, meetings, etc . Well sprung wooden floor for exercise and dancing, with kitchen and cloakroom facilities. £6 ph. Contact Fiona: 01904 468773.

HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL Situated in the heart of Haxby. Two meeting rooms and a large hall available for all non and license functions, meetings, leisure, fundraising and hobby groups.

Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales - No. 508205. Contact www.haxbymemorialhall.org or ring the caretaker: 01904 764358.

purposes including meetings, parties, exhibitions, dancing, wedding receptions and there is also a stage with full lighting available and fully equipped kitchen. Packages for children’s parties up to the age of 12 are available.

Contact: 01904 400409.

THE OLD SCHOOL, WIGGINTON. The Old School (a registered Charity No. 517365) is located in the heart of the village and is available for hire to all groups,activities and functions at extremely competative rates.

Contact John and Wendy Jeffery 01904 760764 or email: clerk@wiggintonparishcouncil.org.uk.

WALKING GROUPS 2ND SUNDAY RAMBLING CLUB Walks are usually 11miles long and within an hour from York. Coach collects us at Wigginton, Haxby, New Earswick and Clarence Street from 8.30am, introductory fare £5 for your first walk. On the 2nd Sunday of the month.

Contact Helen: 01904 782891

or Hazel: 01904 760897.

WIGBY WALKERS Wednesday walks from Wigginton Recreation Hall car park at 10am for a short drive and a 5-7 mile walk, stopping at a tea shop on the way home. Also have 6-8 mile walks on the 4th Sat of each month. Contact Joyce: 01904 762605.

YORK RAMBLERS Walks vary from 5 miles to 12 miles and some use public transport to get to the start of the walks. Contact The Secretary: 01904-628134 or www.yorkramblers.org.uk.

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Contact us on 01653 658776 or by email to community@thehandymag.co.uk.

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL 46 Strensall Road, Huntington. Two rooms available for hire. Used by lots of diverse groups.

Contact the Caretaker: 01904 760044.

OAKEN GROVE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE Ideal venue for children’s parties. Various room sizes for hire, a good kitchen/cafe area, conservatory, garden and a safe children’s play area, registered Charity Number 1105675. Reid Park, Haxby.

Contact Paul: 01904 769176.

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.

Contact: 01904 468001 STOCKTON-ON-THEFOREST VILLAGE HALL To hire on regular or one-off basis, four different sized rooms suitable for various

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