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Like us, you are probably heaving a sigh of relief that March is here, which means…springtime!

Following the rain, floods and gales of winter, spring can’t come soon enough.

March is a busy month: Mother’s Day falls on the Sunday 6th, and Easter arrives on Good Friday 25th March.

In a special message to Handy Mag York readers, turn to page 33 for some words of wisdom from the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, as he continues his Pilgrimage of Prayer Witness and Blessing in Yorkshire and Teesside, which started in December 2015 and will finish at York Minster on 22 May this year.

Here in the Handy Mag office, we love Easter. It’s such a special time of year; nature starts to really wake up, and the days begin to get noticeably

lighter. The daffodils brighten up the roadsides and gardens around York and I can walk the dogs in daylight although dark mornings have never bothered them – they’re always up for a walk!

So aside from chocolate Easter Eggs, there are lots of Easter events taking place in York, so check out our events pages starting on page 38.

March also features Apprenticeship Week from 14th to 18th March. While many young people choose to study A Levels and degrees, these are not the only routes to gaining satisfying employment. For more information, see Derwent Training’s details on page 35.

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Cubs 100 – The Wildest Party Ever!

Haxby and Wigginton Cub Scouts will join other groups across the nation to celebrate the Cubs centenary, an event that hopes to be ‘the Wildest Party Ever’!

Forest, York in July. Pack leaders show now have details about this event.

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“We have three events lined up to mark the milestone, and we are hoping for 600 to 700 Cubs to be involved in the celebrations. We are inviting anyone who’s been involved in the past to take part in the festivities.”

First to take place is the ‘Thank You’ event on 18th June in St Sampson’s Square, York. Local Cub groups would like to invite anyone who’s helped with Cub Scouts in the York area as a way of saying a massive ‘thanks’ for their time and effort. Anyone who has been involved in the Cub movement, past or present, can get in touch with Sarah Bellwood, details below, to arrange an official invite. There will be refreshments at the event, an opportunity to share memories and stories and the chance to receive a special commemorative coin.

The third and final event takes place on 16th December and will be a huge party for all Cubs, Leaders and helpers to mark the official 100th birthday of the Cub movement. At 19:16hrs precisely, all those present will say ‘The Promise’ in unison, as will all Cub packs up and down the country – an emotional moment to mark the centenary of this wonderful organisation.

And 2016 is a double celebration as the 2nd Haxby and Wigginton Scout Group has its 70th birthday.

The very first Scout group in Haxby and Wigginton was called the 1st Haxby Troop, registered in 1927.

Four years later, the 1st Wigginton Scout Group was established. The date of this group’s closure is not certain but in January 1946, the 2nd Haxby and Wigginton Scout Group was formed. Today the group includes two Beaver colonies, three Cub Packs, and two Scout Troops.

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today, they number 150,000 – an extraordinary achievement in its first 100 years!

Youngsters start out at age six with Beavers, progressing to Cubs at eight and then become Scouts at 10 and a half.

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These crimes are opportunistic in nature and require little or no pre planning. Individuals have simply walked down a street looking into parked cars and when they have seen something of value they have smashed the window, leant in and grabbed whatever they can see. To avoid becoming a victim of just such a crime our advice is simple. Please remember to remove any items of value from your vehicle whenever you park it anywhere, or at the very least place any items out of sight within the vehicle.

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LOCAL EVENTS

Wilberforce Way Charity Walk Saturday 25 June 6 Walks, 1 Day Walk one: The Waterfront Way (10.8 miles) The Deep (Hull) to Beverley Minster Walk Two: The Westwood Way (11.7 miles) Beverley Minster to Goodmanham Walk three: The Weighton Way (12.7 miles) Pocklington to Goodmanham Walk four: The Water Way (10.8 miles) Sutton upon Derwent to Pocklington

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he Wilberforce Way is a 60.5 mile linear trail devised to mark the bicentenary of the 1807 Act of Parliament abolishing British involvement in the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

William Wilberforce was also a passionate supporter of other charitable causes including the education of blind and partially sighted people.This dedication was the inspiration for the modern day Wilberforce Trust.

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The team at Wilberforce Trust are hoping to reach their £10,000 target, which will provide the funds they need to put towards the Yorsight EyeVan. The van will take information for people with sight loss into the remoter parts of Yorkshire where help is not currently available to them.

Walk five: The Woods Way (11.3 miles) Walmgate Stray (York) to Sutton upon Derwent Accessible walk: The Walmgate Way (3.2 miles) - Walmgate stray to York Minster – suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs

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Music from around the globe performed by the brilliant Kosmos Ensemble – a group that is re-defining classical and world music. Sophisticated jazz glides magically into wild folk fiddling, emotive Jewish music into hot-blooded tango, Arabic and Turkish improvisation into Greek melodies. As described

by Richard Morrison, chief music critic of e Times: ‘telepathic rapport, dazzling virtuosity, serious scholarship, intellectual curiosity and impeccable musicianship. I defy you not to be mesmerised.’ ey make extensive use of their own arrangements, alongside vibrant new compositions, entrancing dance rhythms, soulful improvisation and passion delivered with panache and virtuoso technique.

Retorica was formed by two superb violinists and communicators, who take their name from the feminine form of the Italian word meaning ‘artful persuasion.’ eir uniqueness lies in the quality of the two players as they perform in the rare and expressive formation of a violin duo, with its largely unexplored wealth and quality of repertoire. eir programme includes works by Telemann, Mozart, JS Bach, David Matthews, Prokofiev and Handel.

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An Easter Message From

Archbishop Sentamu F

rom 1 December 2015 to 22 May 2016, I am undertaking a Pilgrimage of Prayer, Witness and Blessing – from the coast, over moor and dale, along highways and byways, through both rural and urban communities and across an area which spans the Humber to the Tees and the A1 to the coast.

As you read this I have journeyed through Whitby, Guisborough, Middlesbrough, Stokesley, Mowbray, Northern Ryedale, Bridlington, Scarborough, Harthill, North Holderness, Howden, Hull West, Beverley, and central Hull!

My pedometer tells me that I am averaging around 7 miles per day – some days have been longer, and the Pilgrimage continues up to Trinity Sunday – 22 May, 2016, finishing at York Minster. To follow and share in the journey, please visit: http://pilgrimage. archbishopofyork.org My prayers have led me to this pilgrimage. I want to meet as many people as I can, to walk with them

and to pray with them. I want to encourage everyone who I meet to follow Christ, and bless what God is doing.

St Paulinus, St Aidan, St Cuthbert and St Hilda of Whitby in their time shared the good news of Jesus Christ with the people of the North.

Praying for those who come to know Christ is a great privilege and a joy. In many ways – it feels like I am returning to my roots! I’m a follower of Jesus Christ. That

is what I am trying to do: Follow wherever he leads.

Throughout my pilgrimage and especially as you prepare for Easter, I would like to encourage you to try praying, to be open to encountering Jesus Christ, for a mighty outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and receive the gift of the joy promised

by Jesus Christ – and be thankful.

As you celebrate Easter day, and enjoy your Fairtrade Easter Eggs, I pray that you will know God very close at hand, and that He will give you a sense of hope for all that you are and all that you can be. I pray that God will give you the courage to have dreams that transform not only your lives, but the lives of all those you meet, for the better.

Pray with me, and join me on the road!

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Captain Corcoran, the Captain of the H.M.S Pinafore, is delighted that his daughter, Josephine, is sought in marriage by Sir Joseph Porter KCB, Britain’s First Lord of the Admiralty (who has never actually been to sea).

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Contact Nicky on 01653 690859 or nicky@thehandymag.co.uk WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 4 MARCH ‘Receive children, Receive me’

The Tang Hall area Women’s World Day of Prayer will be held at 2pm at St Lawrence’s Church Hall , Lawrence Street, York.

An international, ecumenical prayer movement that invites women from a different part of the world each year, to prepare a worship service through which their hopes and fears for their country may be brought before the whole world in prayer. An estimated 3 million people in over 170 countries and islands will gather to observe this day of prayer using an order of service written by christian women in Cuba and translated into over 60 languages and 1000 dialects.

The theme ‘Receive children, Receive me’ reflects St Mark’s Gospel, chapter 10 verses 13-16 which is the focus of the service.

For more information please visit www.wwdp.org.uk

CAFE NELLI 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 MARCH

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

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET 5 MARCH

Market opens 10.30am-1.30pm. wwwhovingham-market.org.uk

SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES 19 MARCH Jumble Sale

2-4pm at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall, in aid of Riding for the Disabled Shipton branch.

NEST (NEW EARSWICK SHARING TOGETHER) 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 MARCH, SUNDAY 13 MARCH

New Earswick Sharing Together would love to see you at the Sleeper Path Community Garden and Allotment on Wednesday mornings open 10 to 12 noon. (2-4pm on Sunday) Weather permitting.

YORK ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 16 MARCH Forget Me Not Memory Cafe, Tang Hall

1.30 - 3.30pm. Held on the third Wednesday of the month

1 MARCH 11am - 1pm. Kirk Memory Café, New Earswick

Held on the first Tuesday of the month.

29 MARCH Acomb Memory Café, Acomb.

1-3pm. Held on the last Tuesday of the month

2 MARCH Boccia/Easy Sport, New Earswick 2 - 3.30pm. Held on the first Wednesday of the month

THE HALEY SISTERS 12 MARCH The Haley Sisters with Brian Smith on guitar.

From 8pm at Huntington Working Men’s Club. North Moor Road. 50’s. 60’s amd Country music. In aid of Multiple Sclerosis, York. Tickets £5 from the club on 01904 768370 or telephone 01904 769101.

Younger Peoples Group

Various venues York. Held on the last Wednesday of the month - time of day may vary in order to accommodate the circumstances of group members.

Singing for the Brain Thursday afternoons

1.30 - 3pm at New Earswick

1st & 3rd Tuesday Afternoons

1.30 - 3pm. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at Osbaldwick

If you are interested in attending any of the above, please contact York Alzheimer’s society on 01904 567701 or email yorkservices@alzheimers. org.uk

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THE YORKSHIRE WOLDS CYCLE CHALLENGE 16 & 17 JULY Cycle 146 miles in 2 days.....

Raising funds for Ryedale Special Families. Yorkshire Wolds stunning circular route with an overnight halfway stopover with food, bar and live music. For full details and to register, visit: www.yorkshirewoldscycle challenge.org.uk or telephone: 01653 699000 or 01653 690503.

FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB

21 MARCH Meeting

Pam Towler - Gardens of Kent and Sussex. With great

photography, Pam will take us on a journey to some of the greatest gardens of England. This talk comes highly recommended. Indoor meetings are held in Flaxton Village Hall and commence at 7.30pm.

Visitors are always welcome.

Entry charge at the door (£1 for members and £3 for non-members).There is a small raffle at every indoor meeting.

ST MARY’S CHURCH HAXBY We shall be holding a plant sale at the beginning of May and would appreciate any donations of plants. For more details please contact Sheila Wiggins.

01904 763956 Further details will follow in April edition of the Handymag!

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FLYING DUCKS YOUTH THEATRE 17 - 19 MARCH Bugsy Malone

Prepare to return to the 1920’s for a non-stop performance of fun, entertainment and charmingly madcap routines.

Featuring all the classic songs from Oscar-winning writer Paul Williams including Bad Guys, My Name is Tallulah and So You Wanna Be a Boxer, and the iconic splurge guns. In this film noir spoof of the gangsters in New York, the message is one of good, clean fun, perfect for a night out for all the family.

7.30pm plus Saturday matinee at 2.30pm at Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York.

Tickets now on sale £10 adults, £8 concessions Online via: www.

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Challenge Walk

are a range of homemade hot and cold tasty treats, all made and served by the children.

12 - 2pm at Hurst Hall community centre. For further information contact Lynette on 442989

Closing date for entries 29 April.

For more information please contact the Fundraising on 01904 777777 or visit www. stleonardshospice.org.uk/Help/ Events/Challenge-Walk-2016 See page 70.

HUNTINGTON METHODIST CHURCH BURTON AGNES HALL 6 FEBRUARY - 6 MARCH Snowdrop Spectacular 11am - 4pm.

KIDZ KAF, STRENSALL 10 MARCH Kidz kaf, is a kaf run by children for our community.

It offers a place to enjoy a lunch, whilst meeting up with friends old or new. Each month there

ALL SAINTS & ST ANDREWS CHURCHES

19 MARCH Easter Fair

10am to 1.30pm. There will be refreshments including lunches, and various stalls including cakes, crafts, jewellery, books, bric-a-brac and plants, also space for prayer and reflection.

Proceeds for Church funds.

24 MARCH, MAUNDY THURSDAY Worship with Holy Communion 7.30pm at St Andrew’s

25 MARCH, GOOD FRIDAY Messy Easter

ST LEONARD’S HOSPICE

10.30am at St Andrew’s Craft activities, family worship and hot-cross buns!

7 MAY St Leonards Way - Annual

EASTER FAIR

& GIANT EGG HUNT SATURDAY 26 TO MONDAY 28 MARCH Keep the whole family entertained this Easter with our traditional fairground rides, giant egg hunt and face painting. Meet Molly the Rabbit and discover the parkland with the ‘Lost Explorers’ interactive trails.

Open from 10am daily. Find out more at www.castlehoward.co.uk Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA

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STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS 5 MARCH Concert - ‘Voices .....with strings attached’

7.30pm at Stamford Bridge Village Hall. Featuring the Singers, conducted by Stuart Nettleship, with accompaniment and instrumental pieces from The Field String Quartet.

Tickets are £10 and are available from Rosemary on 01904 787181, or from ‘Take a Leaf’ florist in Stamford Bridge, or online by emailing info@ stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk.

Proceeds will go to Jessie’s Fund, which is a national charity that helps children with additional and complex needs to communicate and express themselves through the use of music. Light refreshments will be available.

ORCHARD PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE 2 APRIL Easter Egg Hunt

11 - 4pm at Badger Paddock, Huntington. There will also be Easter crafts for children.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB 8 MARCH Practice night by members of the club.

7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Visitors welcome to come and watch.£5 on the door for visitors. Tea and coffee will be served. New members always welcome. For further details contact Janet Pepper 01347 823601.

Visit www.haxbyandwigginton flowerclub.com for more details.

BRAIN TUMOUR AWARENESS MONTH 18 MARCH Flat Cap Friday

The flat cap is an iconic hat in Yorkshire and as a regional Yorkshire based charity we want to emphasise our connection to the county that we support.

As part of the campaign we are asking all of our wonderful supporters if they could host their very own Flat Cap Friday event on 18 March, to raise funds and awareness for your local brain tumour charity, encouraging colleagues, friends and family to get involved.

For more details visit www. btrs.org.uk/flatcapfriday

Open up the world for your child with our Montessori nurseries.

Outstanding care and education to inspire and guide each individual child.

Fulford www.yorkshiremontessorinursery.co.uk 01904 642666 42 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

Strensall 01904 490339

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JORVIK GILBERT & SULLIVAN COMPANY 9 APRIL H.M.S. Pinafore, plus a selection of Gilbert and Sullivan favourites

SHARING EVENT 19 MARCH Focus on Seeds

10.30am - 11.30am at Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church Hall. Bring your surplus seeds and plants or just come along and share some of ours if you havent any yourself- there is always plenty for all. www.haxbyandwiggintonccc. org.uk

At the Joseph Rowntree Theatre Music and laughter in Gilbert and Sullivan’s first blockbuster!

Join us aboard the H.M.S. Pinafore for a concert version of Gilbert and Sullivan’s ever popular hit.

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DAMSELS IN SUCCESS 9 MARCH Succeed with Ease

Register for your FREE place and details on the website www.damselsinsuccess.co.uk/ york/events See page 22

HUNTINGTON LIBRARY 7 MARCH Friends of Huntington Library Coffee Morning

10.30am - 12 noon at Huntington Library, Garth Road, Huntington, York, YO32 9QJ We meet on the first Monday of every month. Drop in for a drink and find out what else is taking place at Huntington Library this month! Tel: 01904 552669 email: friendsofhuntington library@gmail.com Web: friendsofhuntingtonlibrary. weebly.com

HAXBY & WIGGINTON GARDENING CLUB 13 MARCH Meeting

2.30pm in St. Mary’s Church Hall. For further details contact Ginny Mason 01904 768516.

YORK SPORTS CLUB

WELCOME TO YORK SPORTS CLUB York Sports Club is the perfect venue for watching live sport available on Sky Sports & BT Sport. We have a fantastic lounge bar with 5 widescreen HD TVs which is open to both the public and to members.

list and full range of soft drinks, so we’re an ideal place to meet up with friends to watch the big game.

We are a Cask Marque accredited pub serving a wide range of draft ales, lagers & ciders. We also offer an extensive wine

Our two function suites are available to hire for parties, celebrations and business meetings.

The lounge bar is open Mon-Fri from 5.30pm, Sat & Sun from 12noon.

For function or event bookings, please contact Kevin Johnson.

Email: info@yorksportsclub.co.uk Web: www.yorksportsclub.co.uk Telephone: 01904 623602 York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE

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ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY 21 MARCH “Save a Baby’s Life” workshop

7pm at Toby Carvery, The Hopgrove. Contact catherine71@hotmail.com for information and to book a place.

22 MARCH Free Children’s Easter Crafts

3.30pm–4.30pm. 6 pre-booked places only. (please contact Sarah for booking details)

24 MARCH Library Creative Writing Group

2pm-3.30pm. Free. (please contact Sarah for details before attending) 19 The Village, Strensall, York, YO32 5XS T: 01904 552677, E: strensall@ exploreyork.org.uk www.exploreyork.org.uk

STRENSALL LIBRARY TUESDAYS Under Five Story Time Free. 3.30pm-4pm

ST MARY’S CHURCH, STRENSALL 24 MARCH Maundy Thursday Service 7pm

41 The Village, Haxby York YO32 2HU

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Hair & Beauty Hair styling • Colour • Hands & Feet • Waxing • Tinting • Facials • Spray Tans • Collotan Maxi Twist Stand up Sunbed

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Tel: 01904 750055 Springtime is here.

Refresh your look for sunny days

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25 MARCH Good Friday Service

2pm. Walk of Witness from St. Mary’s Church finishing at Strensall Methodist Church where the service will then take place.

27 MARCH Easter Sunday

8am Holy Communion 10.30am Easter Sunday Service with Junior Church which is our group for young children aged 3-8.

RSPCA YORK 27 MARCH Easter Fair

11 - 3.30pm at the animal home on Landing Lane.

There will be lots of stalls and games plus cakes and teas & coffees.

Hop along to Burton Agnes Hall this Easter for guaranteed fun!

From 25th March until 10th April, children can enjoy an Easter trail around the magnificent grounds of the Hall. Once the puzzle has been solved, every child will receive an Easter treat.

On Easter Sunday and Monday, children can seek thousands of chocolate Easter eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny in the Hall’s woodland, and even meet the bunny himself!

The magnificent gardens and grounds offer yet more to enjoy. Adventurous visitors can navigate the yew tree maze, while the giant board games including chess and snakes and ladders will keep the whole family entertained. The Children’s Corner is the perfect place to relax and spot the butterflies and bees emerging to enjoy the spring flowers.

The courtyard café will be open for visitors to enjoy homemade meals and treats. Meanwhile, the Gift Shop and Home & Garden Shop will be full of the new season’s gifts. Visitors can also choose from a range of home grown plants propagated from the Hall’s gardens, ready to bloom in the coming months.

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CEILIDH, STRENSALL VILLAGE HALL 9 APRIL Raising funds for the ‘Keep Your Pet Scheme’.

7.30 – 10.45pm with a light supper, teas and coffee, but people are requested to bring their own drinks as well. With Ceilidh band Alterego. A great evening of entertainment is expected!

Tickets are £10 are available from Stephen Marshall on 01904 490440.

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RIVER FOSS SOCIETY

13 APRIL AGM at Strensall & Towthorpe Village Hall

7 MARCH 5 Mile flat, circular walk, Bishopthorpe.

Preceded at 7pm by talk on ‘Wild Flowers of the Road Vergers in North Yorkshire” by Dr Margaret Atherden. Non members welcome.

Park and meet at 9.30am at the Marcia Inn in Main Street.

If you are walking and staying for a meal, please contact Bob Jowett 01904 764702 or bob.jowett1@btopenworld. com

16 APRIL Litter Pick along the River Foss

5 APRIL Circular walk of c. 5 miles from the Dutch House nr.

Crayke via Pond Head.

Can be muddy. Meet in the car park at 9.30am. Optional meal afterwards. Contact Bob Jowett - 01904 764702 or bob.jowett1@btopenworld. com

Meet 9.30am at the footbridge opposite Morrison’s on Foss Islands Road. Wear protective clothing incl gloves. Contact Barry Thomas - 01904 490081 or barry1thomas@ googlemail.com

THE PAULINE QUIRKE

ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS

IS ENROLLING NOW IN YORK AND SCARBOROUGH!

Outstanding performing arts tuition for 4 - 18 year olds.

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8 MARCH

28 MARCH

8 miles from Sneck Yate

Public Transport Walk 10 miles Whitwell to Malton

9 MARCH

YORK RAMBLERS 1 MARCH

30 MARCH

10 miles from Hole of Horcum, 7.5 miles from Londesborough Church

12 MARCH

8 miles from Wayrham Dale

Public Transport Walk 12 miles Knaresborough Round

2 MARCH

16 MARCH

7 miles from Golden Acre CP on A660 10 miles from High Skelding Drift Lane, Nr High Grantle 10 miles from Kirkbymoorside

5 MARCH

Public Transport Walk 9 miles around Beverley Minster

10 miles from Appleton le Moors 7 miles from Byland layby 9 miles from Leathley Village Hall

22 MARCH

8 miles from Fridaythorpe Pond

23 MARCH

Are you concerned about these on your doorstep?

Full details can be found on our website yorkramblers.org.uk or east yorkshireramblers. org.uk

ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE GARDENING CLUB 15 MARCH Meeting

10 miles from Coneysthorpe Crossroads 7 miles from Nunnington

YORKSHIRE’S GREEN AND PLEASANT LAND

7 miles from Coxwold Village 9 miles from Kirby Underdale Village Hall 10 miles from Sawley Village

An illustrated talk entitled “Auriculas, Their History,

MALTON’S EASTER

EGGSTRAVAGANZA! Squires Egg Run in support of Yorkshire Air Ambulance & Ryedale Special Families

SUNDAY 20TH MARCH 12.00 TO 5.00PM MALTON MARKET PLACE

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If so, come to our energy briefing on 9th March 2016 at 7.00-9.00pm. Middleton and Aislaby Village Hall Near Pickering Tickets (£7 per person) obtainable in advance by phoning 01845 522415 46 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

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• Vintage motorbike displays • Live Music Performer’s Stage, featuring: The Deltics with “Sounds of the 60’s!” and more...

• Vale Radio “live!” with DJ Chris Marsden • White Star Band • Shops open • Malton Food & Drink Market Stalls with Delicious Street Food • Grand Charity Raffle Please note: On Sunday 20th March Malton Market Place will be closed to traffic from 10am – 6pm Parking restrictions from Saturday evening 19th March Supported by Malton & Norton Chamber of Trade

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7.30pm in the Conference Hall, Askham Bryan College, Askham Bryan, York, YO23 3FR. Members free admission, visitors £5 on the door.

17 APRIL The 24th Annual Westie Walk

Taking place on York Knavesmire. Owners are invited to bring their West Highland Terriers for a leisurely stroll around York Racecourse, meeting at the Bishopthorpe end at 3pm. Newcomers welcome at this friendly fun walk.

Donations in aid of Westie Rescue appreciated.

ENERGY BRIEFING

DAYS FOR GIRLS PROJECT 8 MARCH UK Workshop for the Days for Girls Project

Every girl in the world deserves education, safety, and dignity.

Days for Girls furthers this goal by helping girls who would otherwise go without to have access to quality sustainable feminine hygiene kits. Join us at York Minster anytime between 10-4pm to help make these kits for girls in developing countries enabling them to keep in

9 MARCH WI Open Meeting on Fracking, Solar and Wind Farms.

7-9pm at Middleton and Aislaby Village Hall, Near Pickering.

The meeting should be of particular interest to those living on or near the North York Moors National Park.There will be representatives from the National Park Authority and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust during an open Panel Q&A session at the end. It is open to everyone - not just WI members!

Tickets are £5 for WI members and £7 for non members available by phoning 01845 522415.

The Home Care Specialists The Home Care Specialists

Do you need a Helping Hand?

Our York care team has been providing award winning quality homecare since 1989. We offer a homecare service from 30 minutes per week to full-time Live-in Care, which enables you or your loved one to remain at home with compassion and dignity.

To find out how we can help, call: 01904 569 393 or visit: www.helpinghands.co.uk

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YORK ANNUAL WESTIE WALK

education.To register call Issy Sanderson on 01904 790064.

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AROMA HAXBY, (DEMENTIA FRIENDLY CAFE) 15 MARCH Dementia Carers Evening

RSPB, YORK GROUP 16 MARCH Illustrated talk on “Hassacarr Nature Reserve, Dunnington” by Terry Weston.

Terry will be talking about his role as volunteer warder for the Hassacarr Local Nature Reserve, a post he has held for 23 years. The reserve is 3.7 acres of wetland just outside Dunnington, a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation. The place name “Hassacarr” comes from the Old English word for tussocky marsh so the site will have been wetland for many centuries, leading to an unusually rich array of flora and fauna. 20 species of dragonflies, 21 of mammals, 24 butterflies, 70 beetles, 132 winged insects and over 220 species of plants have been observed.

At the De Grey Lecture Theatre, York St. John University, Lord Mayors Walk, York, YO31 7EX at 7.30pm.

Non-members welcome.

Entrance £3.00 Group members, £3.50 non members.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A 18 MARCH Meeting - ‘New Zealand - Land of the Long White Cloud’

A talk by Terry Frazier of the National Trust. 2pm at Wiggington Recreation Hall.

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7.30pm at Aroma Coffee Shop, Haxby. Carers Only. No need to book, just come along.

13 MARCH Sunday Afternoons

2 - 4pm at Aroma, Haxby. If you would normally spend Sundays alone, come and join us for a cup of tea/coffee, a piece of cake and a chat.

STOCKTON ON THE FOREST 12 MARCH Coffee Morning

10 am-12 noon at Holy Trinity Church. Come along with the family to help us create and plant an Easter Garden.

9 APRIL Coffee Morning /Family Activity Day

10 am-12 noon at Holy Trinity Church. Family activity day with puzzles, crafts and games for all the family along with the usual stalls and refreshments.

Stockton on the Forest Primary School and 1st Stockton Brownies

are collecting Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers.If you have any to spare please drop them off in one of the collection boxes at Stockton School, Stockton Village Hall or Holy Trinity Church. They are being issued until early July 2016 so plenty of time to collect.

HAXBY LIBRARY 5 APRIL Easter crafts

2-4pm. £2 ages 5 and up, booking is advised.

COMING IN APRIL! Crime weekend

Joint project with Oaken Grove for World Book night. More to follow!

Explore Haxby Library, Station Road, Haxby Telephone 01904 552660

HEWORTH GOLF CLUB COMING SOON IN APRIL Free Ladies Taster Session

Ladies, Fancy trying golf?

If you enjoy keeping fit and like a challenge then come along in April to a free taster session at Heworth Golf Club.

Further details coming soon to our website www. heworthgolfclub.co.uk and in the April edition of the Handy Mag!

RYEDALE FESTIVAL 1 APRIL Kosmos

7.30pm at the Galtres Centre, Easingwold.

2 APRIL Retorica

7.30pm at St Mary’s Priory Church, Old Malton.

See page 47 for details.

BEECHWOOD CLOSE HOTEL 28 MARCH, EASTER MONDAY Easter Family Fun Day

11am - 2pm. Easter Egg Hunt, easter crafts, Inflatable fun and games. £5 Child. Adults free.

19 Shipton Road, York Telephone 01904 658378 info@beechwoodclose.co.uk www.beechwoodclose.co.uk See page 32

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YORK LITERATURE FESTIVAL 10 - 23 MARCH

The festival promotes the arts in York, with an emphasis on literature, spoken word and poetry. We also feature music, comedy, cinema and theatre in our programme. Visit www. yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk for more details. See page 51.

DERWENT TRAINING ASSOCIATION 15 March Apprentice Open Evening

From 4pm at Hertford Way, York Road Industrial Park, Malton.

YO17 6YG. See page 35.

STRENSALL CARNIVAL 18 JUNE Date for your diary!

12-5pm. This year’s theme is ‘Day at the Movies’ More to follow next month!

CASTLE HOWARD 19 MARCH Tree Nursery Auction

Join the expert Tree Nursery Manager for the 41st annual auction and bid for native hedging, amenity, forestry and ornamental trees grown in our nursery as well as picking up some top tips and advice along the way. Viewing from 10am, auction begins at 11am. All enquiries should be directed to Cundalls.

26 - 28 MARCH Easter Fair

Find the giant eggs nestled among the flowers and lush green of spring and claim your

prize. Meet Molly the Rabbit and ride our traditional fairground including children’s chair-oplane, helter skelter and swing boats, and enjoy interactive entertainment with the lost explorers and face painters.

With Easter themed floral displays in the house too.

See page 52 www.castlehoward.co.uk

STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WI 15 MARCH Meeting

The work of a Music Therapist for the Disabled by Angela Harrison Lead, North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre.

Competition:- A musical instrument. 7.15pm at Strensall Village Hall.

25TH MARCH UNTIL 10TH APRIL 10AM-5.30PM

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20 MARCH The Great American Songbook

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In this sparsely populated country, everyone was welcome and Buenos Aires was the first port of call.

As the birthplace of the 1810 revolution and later independence, Plaza de Mayo is the historical heart of the city, looking across to the neo-classical cathedral which guards the eternal flame and the pink Government House where the popular First Lady, Eva Peron, delivered her last speech before passing away aged just 33. Sadly for some, she rests in the family mausoleum in Ricoleta, surrounded by the affluent elite she fought most of her life.

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down in the city centre there are plenty of stylish domes and façades, modern sculptures such as the giant lotus flower opening its petals in the daylight and vast ‘dog walkers’ parks garlanded in roses, eucalyptus and jacaranda. Maybe that’s why it’s called the city of ‘good air’, with ample space for designer boutiques, pedestrian lanes and the world’s widest avenue.

Landmarks include the Obelisk paying tribute to the town’s foundation and a panoramic tower donated by British settlers. To the south-east, the new district of Puerto Madero is a lovely place to stroll along the river and gaze at the latest skyscrapers glinting in the sun, yachts, galleon, red brick warehouses turned trendy restaurants and elegant bridges named after famous women.

But just a short walk away, San Telmo claims the city’s oldest neighbourhood, its cobbled streets lined with antique shops and tango clubs, for it is here that the traditional dance of Argentina originated in the 1890s. First a

Beyond the old transporter bridge, neighbouring La Boca is equally picturesque with its brightly-painted houses jostling for space, traditional dancers and Italian taverns. Once upon a time, the Genoese settlers attempted to proclaim their own Republic but their flag was promptly brought down by the President himself.

Today in the bustling alleyways, visitors are more likely to see effigies of the Argentinian Pope or the yellow and blue flag of the illustrious football club, Boca Juniors. The colours were inspired by a Swedish ship sailing into harbour and the home stadium is affectionately known as Bombonera, the chocolate box.

Boca means ‘mouth’ for the Rio de la Plata is in fact an estuary formed by the confluence of the Parana and Uruguay rivers. Just north of the city, the Parana delta is a winding maze of islands and waterways, no roads, no cars, just a sprinkling of pretty houses on stilts with pontoons and boats where everything is delivered by water, from ice cream to the daily post. Weekend retreats nestle discreetly under the trees, following in the footsteps of Sarmiento, the enlightened president who opened up the delta while caring for its environment. His wooden home still stands at the waterside, enclosed in a glass case that never fails to intrigue all who sail past.

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BOOKS FOR MOTHER’S DAY It’s not always easy to get five minutes to yourself when you’re a mum, particularly if you have young children demanding your attention.

So if you’re looking for a gift this Mother’s Day, why not combine a book with the promise of free time?

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Gretchen Rubin While it can seem that the days of sleep deprivation and explosive nappies will never end, children grow up pretty quickly. This lovely journal asks mums to just write one or two sentences each day, about their children, work, or life in general. It’s set out for one date per page, but with room for five years’ of memories, so the diarist can then look back to see what thought was top of their mind that day a few years ago. Each page also has a reflective quote from Rubin, which are well worth a read in themselves.

Dear Mum, From You To Me

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According to Yes

Dawn French Rosie Kitto is one of those characters it’s pretty much impossible not to like. Ever optimistic, slightly eccentric and warm-hearted to boot, primary teacher Rosie sets off from England to work as a nanny for the rigidly upper-class Wilder-Binghams in Manhattan. While there, she helps them to learn to stop living by their social conventions, and start saying yes to new possibilities. At times funny, at times poignant, and with a fair few sex scenes to liven things up, According to Yes is an easy, lighthearted read that just may leave you questioning some of your own conventions.

The Secret Life of a Slummy Mummy

Fiona Neill As a Newsnight Producer, Lucy Sweeney had it all under control, but her life as a stay-at-home mum is anything but orderly. From trying to dodge the yummy mummies and alpha mums at the school gates, to fantasising about Sexy Domesticated Dad, Lucy bounces from one hilarious mishap to the next. A great gift for mums of young children who sometimes wonder if everyone else’s life is quite as chaotic as their own.

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GARDEN VIEW Vertical Cover With Climbers

by Pippa Greenwood

If the boundaries of your garden are uninteresting or drab, then it is time to think about some vertical gardening.

Upright surfaces are itching to be clothed in glorious climbers or wall shrubs, and if you have several vertical sites then so much the better.

Start by looking at the surface you have, the size, the direction the wall faces and the amount of sun or shade the plants growing on the wall or fence are likely to receive. Soil type is important as the plant you choose must be suited to the site.

Some climbers are quite quick growing and will look good later this year, and improve as the years pass. Many provide strong colour and others will be a useful backdrop for the garden as a whole. Most buildings can have climbers grown against them, so if you have an unsightly shed, garage or even a fairly uninteresting looking back to your house, then consider erecting some sort of support system on which to grow your climbers.

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Climbers are best planted in open ground as they tend to have sizeable root systems. If grown in containers you must re-pot regularly. For ground planting, dig a large hole at least 18 inches from the wall and incorporate plenty of compost or well rotted manure. Soak the plant’s root ball and place in the hole, ideally at a 45 degree angle so that it leans towards the wall, then spread out the roots and plant. Keep climbers well watered, particularly if they are on or near a sunny wall.

Here are some suggestions: Vigorous climbers for a quick effect: Actinidia chinensis; Akebia quinata; Clematis montana; Clematis montana ‘Rubens’; Vitis coignetiae Climbers for clay soils: Campsis; Celastrus scandens; Clematis; Ivies; Golden hop; Climbing hydrangea; Honeysuckles (most); Vitis coignetiae Climbers for an alkaline or chalky soil: Actinidia kolomikta; Akebia quinata; Clematis; Ivies; Climbing hydrangea; Jasminum officinale; Honeysuckles; Trachelospermum jasminoides www.pippagreenwood.com 64 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

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MOTORING

That’s Mans Work, That Is Iain Betson dreams that many TLAs make light work. Men! Ever washed your car? Vacuumed the inside? Waxed the paintwork or shampooed the upholstery? Of course you have, ever since the dawn of the motorcar, that’s what Sundays have been for. Now the same question to the ladies? I bet the answer is mostly in the negative.

I was contemplating this as I gave one of our cars a bit of TLC. On occasion, as it’s not a big car, I give it a good manual clean, apply some elbow grease and spend time with a bucket, sponge and wax, on the drive. And when it comes to the interior it’s always me, bi-weekly, with the upright and the duster.

To diverge slightly, we have moved around a fair bit, about 8 moves in 10 years and as a result my wife and I have made a fair number of house viewings.

Sometimes I would leave a property saying, “That’s the one for us” only to evoke a response of “No way, did you see the colour of the bathroom”.

On the surface, to a man, this seems quite baffling - bathrooms can be replaced, so why the negative answer? Women, by nature I think, are more house proud, for some reason - genes, conditioning, peer pressure or whatever - they just are.

Yet this is in stark contrast to the state of the cars the sexes drive. My wife will gladly drive a car which has an interior with more pebbles in the footwell than Brighton beach and soot blackened wheels to rival the cast of Oliver; whereas I look at it and think, “That’s a job for Sunday”. So why this clean car, clean house role reversal? Sorry to be blunt but, in short, I don’t know, haven’t a clue, I’m a bloke. From

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my side I can see why cars should be clean, and if the toilet is in need of a makeover well that’s fine, but I really can’t from a woman’s perspective; unless, of course, I suddenly develop a liking for chintz curtains and opera then, maybe, I will.

Which brings me, via a hyper-jump, on to car press releases. The other day I had a test of the new VW Golf GTi and the accompanying press information contained well over ten TLAs (Three Letter Abbreviations) for the features and functions this car boasts. HBA, ABS, ESP, TCS… I could go on.

Anyway, most of the TLAs referred to the way these systems affected the going, the handling and the stopping. All well and good: a better responding car leads to a more enjoyable and safer ride, all good points well made. But I doubt whether the majority of drivers know or care about these features; they simply want to own and run a car that will get them safely from A to B with little fuss or effort.

However, if the manufacturers want to sell bucket loads of cars, here is one TLA feature I think they should pour millions into developing and immediately fit to their entire range. A TLA that would be close to all of our hearts I think the first manufacturer to provide it would clean up for good.

In fact, I may patent it myself.

My TLA car feature would be called SCC - Self Cleaning Car… I’ll leave you dreaming, I’m off to the Patent Office!

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Trails will cost £2.50 (per trail, not per person!) and will be available in the Church from 10am to 4.30pm (4pm on the Monday)

Last year this amazing event raised a staggering

St Leonard’s Hospice, who this year are celebrating 30 years of caring for local people, will be the main benefactor of the proceeds of the Festival, along with other local voluntary organisations. Last year this amazing event raised a staggering £4900!

To register to make a scarecrow and to include it on one of the trails, please visit www.hwmc. org.uk/scarecrows or pop into Aroma at 30a The Village, Haxby or Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church to pick up a registration form before the closing date of 11th April.

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Helping older people & their pets stay together “Keep Your Pet” is a scheme run in partnership with Age UK York, Age UK Selby and the RSPCA York.

It aims to provide a short term solution for older or vulnerable pet owners, who live in the York and Selby areas, if they are unable to look after their pets for short periods due to illness, hospital admission or other emergencies.

These short term services may include taking an animal to the vet, short term fostering, sitting, walking or feeding any kind of domestic pet.

All KYP volunteers have undergone rigorous vetting and training and all fosterers have had a home assessment by the RSPCA York and District Branch.

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Meet Ben, a lovely dog who was in need of the Keep Your Pet fostering service last year to help him find a permanent happy home in Strensall.

The Scheme relies on volunteers and their fundraising to help run the service and cover the overhead costs involved. Why not come along to the next event in April?

To register a pet or to volunteer with the Keep Your Pet Scheme, please contact Bev on 01904 726191 or email keepyourpet@ageukyork.org. uk Or visit the website at www.keepyourpet.co.uk

Saturday 9th April 7.30pm - 10.45pm at Strensall Village Hall.

Ceilidh band, Alterego, will be there to get you on your feet alongside a superb caller, Graham Purnell, who will lead people through the dances.

Light supper, teas and coffee are included. Feel free to bring your own drinks too!

A guaranteed night of fun and all involved will become experts by the end of the evening!

Tickets are £10 available from Stephen Marshall, on 01904 490440.

Sam is a timid boy who would need a home with older children and new owners who are patient and caring, so his confidence can grow. He has socialised with other large dogs here, so a home with another dog is a definite possibility. Please offer this fab boy a forever home filled with lots of love.

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Wallace is such a sweet natured dog who came to us as an unclaimed stray, he is so adorable and would make the most fabulous pet. He is housetrained, walks well on the lead and is good with other dogs. Any children in the home should be of secondary school age and over.

There will be lots of stalls and games plus cakes and teas & coffees. We’d love to see you there!

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EASTER FAIR

We are holding our annual Easter Fair at the animal home on Landing Lane on Sunday the 27th of March from 11am to 3:30pm.

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In England from 6th April 2016 all dogs will need to be microchipped and registered on a microchip database.

Microchipping is a permanent means of identification and has many benefits for the owners, principally reuniting them with straying animals. Other reasons for making microchipping compulsory for dogs is to help tackle puppy farming, theft and encourage responsible dog ownership.

Microchips are small devices, about the size of a grain of rice that are implanted under the skin on the back of the neck near the shoulder blades.

This is done through a sizeable needle in a well restrained animal and is a quick procedure. Once implanted chips are very reliable though owners must remember to update their contact details if they change.

For pets travelling abroad via the pet passport scheme microchipping is also compulsory. Other species can also be microchipped for the same reasons and there are countless wonderful tales of pets being reunited with their families after all sorts of adventures. The cost is low – we charge £9.99 +vat for a chip.

Veterinary surgeons, dog wardens and animal welfare organisations have scanners to read the chips and then trace the owner. Occasionally chips migrate from their initial implant position, but there is a standard way of scanning animals where chips that aren’t immediately picked up at the back of the neck which. Rarely the chips fail and a new one can be implanted with records kept of both.

All horses are required to have a passport these days and in order to have one they must also be microchipped, with newborn foals requiring this by 6 months of age or the 31st December in the year that they are born, whichever is later. As with small pets this can be done when they are very young and are registered on a database. www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 690859 • 73

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CRAFT AND CHAT GROUP Contact: 01904 762255.

CUPPA IN THE LOUNGE At Living Word Church on Huntington Road on Turesdays, 2pm to 4pm every one welcome. Free.

Contact 01904 400315 EWENIQUE MACHINE KNITTING CLUB Contact 01904 399697.

FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB Meetings at Flaxton Village Hall and commence at 7.30 pm jands.chambers@ zen.co.uk.

FNT 50+ and looking for a better social life? We meet 1st and 3rd Fridays at RI Social Club, Queen Street, York, 8.30pm. wwwfntyork.org; for a sample programme fnt@ gmail.com HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB Contact paulinewatkins@ hotmail.co.uk or visit our website www. haxbyandwigginton flowerclub.com HAXBY & WIGGINTON GARDENING CLUB Next meeting 13 March at 2.30pm in St. Mary’s Church Hall.

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

HUNTINGTON BRIDGE CLUB Contact Marianne: 01904 761892.

HUNTINGTON OVER SIXTIES CLUB Contact Sonia: 01904 632782.

NEW EARSWICK BRIDGE CLUB Contact: 01904 760639.

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STRENSALL READING GROUP Contact Sarah: 01904 490876 or Pam: 01904 764518.

STRENSALL STRIDERS Meet every Wed at the Ship Inn in Strensall at 6.15pm. Facebook or Email strensallstriders@ outlook.com.

WRITERS TOGETHER A small friendly creative writing group meeting fortnightly on Tuesdays. If you would like to join us please call Betty on 01904 701972 or Linda on 07484 180696.

YORK & DISTRICT SPINNERS, WEAVERS & DYERS www.yorks-guild-wsd.org.uk Meets 3rd Saturday in the Month at the Yorkshire Farming Museum.

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YORKSHIRE MINIATURISTS ASSOCIATION Contact Ann: 01757 288974 or Elizabeth: 01904 795361.

YOUTH CLUBS AT OAKEN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE 01904 769176. info@oakengrove.org.uk YORK JAPAN SOCIETY For details: email yjs@ mhm-translation.co.uk or find us on Facebook.

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YORK FLOWER CLUB Everyone is welcome. Ring 01904 744819 for further details.

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Contact: 01904 721166.

CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAU Free and confidential advice. Contact: 0844 826 9705 or visit www.yorkcab. org.uk.

EBOR LIFESAVING CLUB Teaches lifesaving and life support skills on Friday evenings, during term time at Energise. For more information contact Marie tel. 01904425751 or email eborlsc@hotmail.co.uk HALVES Would you like an opportunity to meet with others who share the loss of their other half?

We meet on the first Saturday each month at noon over a light lunch and a hot drink, for about 90 minutes at The Ark/ Trinity Methodist Church on Monkgate, York. YO31 7PB. For more information ring 01904 345870 or email info@arkchurch.co.uk MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY YORK BRANCH Contact: 01904 758577 or visit www2.mssociety.org. uk/York MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP Contact Lesley Ogle for more information 01347 822919 or lesleyandderekogle@ hotmail.com OAKEN GROVE SURFERS

Contact: 01904 769176.

OLDER CITIZENS ADVOCACY YORK – OCAY Contact: 01904 676200 or e-mail ocay@btconnect. com.

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

REFLECT Pregnancy choice and pregnancy loss support.

Gateway centre, Acomb, Contact: 01904 676710 or visit www.reflectyork.co.uk SAMARITANS OF YORK & DISTRICT 89 Nunnery Lane, York YO23 1AH. Contact: 01904 655888 or 08457 90 90 90 or visit www.samaritans.org.uk.

SHOPMOBILITY IN YORK 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 Contact Gordon: 01904 491141 or Jill: 01904 708490 or visit www. ypmsg.co.uk.

YORK CORONARY SUPPORT GROUP TRUST For more information please visit www.ycsgt. org.uk YORVIK GATEWAY CLUB. Contact 07593 380973 or visit www. yorkvikgatewayclub.co.uk YORK RACIAL EQUALITY NETWORK Contact 01904 642600 or info@yren.co.uk or www. yren.co.uk

20 Falsgrave Crescent, York YO30 7AZ

or email ron.middlemass@ o2.co.uk.

YORK RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP (YORKRA) Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York.

Contact: 01904 642227.

RNLI GALTRES FOREST BRANCH Please contact Sue Lowe on 01904 491133 or antheahirst99@yahoo.com

ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

HISTORY

HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE Contact: 01844 348100 or email info@hearingdogs. org.uk or visit www. hearingdogs.org.uk.

CITY OF YORK AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Contact Mike: 01904 767013 or visit www. yorkfamilyhistory.org.uk.

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS YORK LOCAL GROUP t: 01904 639853 or www. rspb.org.uk/groups/York.

YORKSHIRE MAMMAL GROUP www.yorkshiremammal group.org.uk or join our Facebook page for updates ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS FIELDS York Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, York, YO10 3ST. Contact: 01904 411821.

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITION Contact: 01904 760659.

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY. Contact the Secretary: 01904 760871 or visit www.riverfosssociety.co.uk.

FUNDRAISING BRITISH RED CROSS Contact Linda: 01904 692550 or Helen: 01904 693027.

FRIENDS OF YORK HOSPITALS. Contact Friends Office: 01904 726762 or email friendsofyorkhospital@york. nhs.uk.

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP Contact Ron on 01904 679939 or 07715 943406

HAXBY & WIGGINTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Contact Ian: 01904 768516.

STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Meet in Strensall Village Hall on the last Wednesday of the month at 7pm.

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP Contact Meg 01347 878 136 or meg.ashbridge@ hotmail.co.uk if you require further information.

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TANG HALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP, YORK www.tanghallhistory.com Contact 01904 345942 or emaill tanghallhistory@ gmail.com YORK LIBRARIES Contact: 01904 552660.

MUSIC & THEATRE CITY OF YORK PIPE BAND Contact Laura, Pipe Major: 01904 763243 or John: 01423 879519.

EUPHONICS LADIES CHOIR. Contact Val on 01904 758285 for more information.

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

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GENERATION GROOVE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND in Haxby. Contact Martin Leach 07790 566492 or visit www. generationgroove.org.uk HAXBY SINGERS. Contact Bob or Edna on 01904 769136 HEWORTH LADIES CHOIR Please contact 01904 491913 or 01904 270342 for details or email johnallman189@btinternet. com IN-2-ACTING Contact 01904 769176 or admin@oakengrove.org.uk STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS Please email: info@ stamfordbridgesingers. co.uk or visit www. stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk THE MONDAY PLAYERS, ESCRICK A local amateur theatre group based in Escrick.

We are on Facebook and Twitter. www. mondayplayers.com THE SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BAND Ring Charles: 07802 190250.

YORK CONCERT BAND .

Call the Secretary, Jill, on 01904 629065.

YORK FAMILY CHOIR A brand new singing group for the whole community.

For details visit www. singingcommunities.co.uk YORK LIGHT ORCHESTRA Secretary: 01904 870759 or visit www.ylo.org.uk.

LITTLE FISHES Hurst Hall, Strensall 9.3011am. Call 490683 for more information THE WONDER YEARS Contact: 01904 758717 The Bungalow, Wigginton Primary School, Westfield Lane, York, YO32 2FZ. Email enquiries@thewonder-years.co.uk HUNTINGTON PRESCHOOL & TODDLERS Contact Lynne: 01904 765017 or email enquiries@ huntingtonpreschool.org. uk.

MARYGATE PRESCHOOL at Clifton Methodist Church, Clifton, York.

T: 07922 538027. marygatepreschoolyork@ yahoo.com.marygatepre schoolyork.co.uk

Contact Vicki on 01904 442826

Contact Kath Shapcott: 01904 421096.

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

AIR CADETS, EASINGWOLD 2487@aircadets.org

YORK FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE Call: 01904 554628 or text ‘info’ to 07624 802244.

SCOUTS & GUIDES DUNNINGTON SCOUTS, CUBS & BEAVERS Call Group Scout Leader, Brian Prince: 01904 489364/07552 353571 or bjprince56@yahoo.co.uk DUNNINGTON RAINBOWS & BROWNIES Contact Karen Prince 01904 489364.

ORCHARD PARK PRESCHOOL Contact Sandra: 07407 700315 or 01904 626361.

2ND HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCOUT GROUP Contact Linda Parkinson: 01904 769167.

POPPLETON UNDER FIVES For more info visit www. poppletonunderfives.org.uk or call 07530 342716

HAXBY MOOR DISTRICT GIRL GUIDING To register visit www. girlguiding.org.uk/ interested. District Commissioner: Emma Chester 01904 760258 or email chester.emma@ btinternet.com

SHERIFF HUTTON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP www.sheriff-huttonplaygroup.org or telephone 07717 799646.

SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP. Call Margaret on 01347 878314.

SHIPTON PRE-SCHOOL & TODDLERS. Contact: 07546 571089.

1ST HEWORTH SCOUT GROUP Contact Matthew on 07974901386 or visit www.1st-heworth.org.uk for more info.

29TH YORK (HUNTINGTON ALL SAINTS) RAINBOWS Contact Stephanie Easton: 07875 541520

PLAYGROUPS

SINNINGTON PRE SCHOOL Contact Kerry or Suzanne: 07799727656.

EARWIGS, NEW EARSWICK Centre information champion 01904 552646.

STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP Contact Fiona: 07746 806426.

HAXBY PLAYGROUPS Contact: 01904 768966 or email manager@ haxbyplaygroups. org.uk or visit www. haxbyplaygroups.org.uk

STRENSALL TINY STEPS TODDLER GROUP Contact 01904 442826

CHRISTCHURCH SCOUT GROUP (STOCKTON LANE) Simon Errington Tel: 01904 430651

STRENSALL STEPPING STONES PRE-SCHOOL

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LORD MAYORS OWN SCOUT GROUP Contact Dave Petty (01904) 761206. www. lordmayorsown.btck.co.uk

SOCIETIES HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A Contact Dorothy on 01904 767392 STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Contact the Secretary, Dorothea Scarlett on 01904 761198 WHITE ROSE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION Contact membership secretary Peter West at 5, The Paddock, Melmerby, Ripon HG4 5HW Tel: 01765 640409 email: peterwest33@yahoo.co.uk.

WIGGINTON & HAXBY OVER SIXTIES Contact Margaret, Secretary: 01904 760625 WIGGINTON & HAXBY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Contact Angela Bailey, 01904 763229. wiggi haxbywi.wordpress.com VILLAGE HALL HIRE FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY VILLAGE HALL Call Fiona 01904 468773.

HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL Contact www. haxbymemorialhall.org or ring the caretaker: 01904 764358.

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL Contact the Caretaker: 01904 760044.

OAKEN GROVE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE Contact Catherine or Ellie: 01904 769176.

ORCHARD PARK RECREATION & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION www.orchardpark.org.uk e-mail: info@orchardpark. org.uk Bookings tel: 07759 126680

Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 8th March

POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL www.poppletonroadhall. org.uk. Please contact the Booking Secretary on 786008 SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON VILLAGE HALL Contact: 01904 468001 SHERIFF HUTTON VILLAGE HALL Call Steph on 07913 409 689 or email villagehall@ sheriffhutton.co.uk SHIPTON COMMUNITY CENTRE www.facebook.com/ ShiptonByBeningbrough or Call 01904 470586.

STOCKTON-ON-THE-FOREST VILLAGE HALL Contact: 01904 400409.

THE BOARD SCHOOL HUNTINGTON MEETING CENTRE Meeting Rooms available Contact 01904 760246 or 760044 or maureen@ huntingtoncentre.plus.com THE OLD SCHOOL, WIGGINTON Contact John and Wendy Jeffery 01904 760764 or email: clerk@ wiggintonparishcouncil. org.uk.

SPORTS CLUBS CAPOEIRA IN YORK Email or phone John Jobling on john@ciyc.org. uk or 07962963406 FUN SQUASH Every Sunday morning at Dunnington Sports Centre.

Ages 5-8 years. Contact Head Coach Gary on 07739 808698 or email gs.crossland@btinternet. com HAXBY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Contact Ian: 07909 991541or www. haxbykarate.co.uk or info@ haxbykarate.co.uk.

HAXBY TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Contact Neil: 01904 761908.

HEWORTH TENNIS CLUB www.heworthtennisclub. co.uk or email info@ heworthtennisclub.co.uk HUNTINGTON TUESDAY MIXED BADMINTON CLUB We play at Joseph Rowntree School. Contact Pauline Thompson on 01904 653327 HUNTINGTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Contact Karl: 07896 674299 or gafbr@ rocketmail.com.

T: Jason: 07714471271

WALKING GROUPS 2ND SUNDAY RAMBLING CLUB Contact Helen: 01904 782891 or Hazel: 01904 760897.

HUNTINGTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB PETANQUE CLUB Call Dennis on 762698 or Sheila on 768849 or just ask for directions in the bar!

WIGBY WALKERS Contact Dorothy 01904 767392 YORK RAMBLERS www.yorkramblers.org.uk or eastyorkshireramblers. org.uk

NEW EARSWICK CRICKET CLUB Contact Paul: 07533655470 or paul. stimpson3@btinternet.com

or Matt: 07885282937 or matty_noble@hotmail. co.uk HAXBY NETBALL CLUB Club secretary Hannah on 07811 428 731 HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB Contact Club’s secretary Pam: 07547 095 603 or junior section, Audrey Smith: 01904 761641.

NEW EARSWICK TENNIS CLUB Contact Joanne: 07835 948593 HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB Please contact Audrey Smith 01904 761641 / 07936 746 439 / 07547 095 603 TORASHIN KARATE CLUB En Pointe Studio’s, Rose Avenue, York YO26 6RU Contact Ian on 01904 490753 or ian.torashin@ gmail.com www.torashin.co.uk PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUB Contact Ruth: 07886926420 POPPLETON BADMINTON CLUB Contact Caroline Steel on 01904 787191 or carosteel@hotmail.co.uk SANDBURN HALL BADMINTON CLUB. Anyone interested please call Stephen Marshall on 01904 490440.

SHERIFF HUTTON BOWLS CLUB Contact Jill Johnson 01347878545. Email: jilljohnson878@yahoo. co.uk or Roy Thompson 01347878644 email: thompsonroy5@gmail.com

STRENSALL COMMUNITY YOUTH AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION Contact: 07951 920308 or strensallsa@tesco.net.

STRENSALL FOOTBALL CLUB. Contact Clare Inkster on 07932 392231 STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUB T: Jenny on 01904 491010 STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS Contact Jackie: 01904 492993 STRENSALL THURSDAY EVENING BADMINTON CLUB Contact Stephen Marshall on 01904 490440 or stephen.marshall2@ homecall.co.uk WIGGINTON & HAXBY TABLE TENNIS wiggintonhaxbytable tennis.co.uk

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WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB Contact Colin: 01904 760877 or colin@cellis23. plus.com WIGGINTON GRASSHOPPERS Contact Richard, FA Level 1 instructor: 07814 266987 YORK HOTSHOTS CHEERLEADING CLUB Contact Anna: 07507638804 or e-mail yorkhotshots@hotmail. co.uk YORK ROULEURS Visit yorkrouleurs.co.uk or email yorkrouleurs@gmail. com YORK TENNIS CLUB Clifton Park. Tennis for all the family, visit us at www. yorktennisclub.net or contact club coach John Moore on 07896636173

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ACCOUNTANTS & CARE BOOKKEEPING Helping Hands Home Care.. 47 PCLG Chartered Accountants.. ........................................23 CARPET CLEANING Clifton Carpet Cleaning.......28 AERIALS & AUDIOVISUAL Future Carpet Cleaning ADI Communications..........68 Services............................70 Aerial Solutions..................22 Kevin Atkinson Carpet BLTV Aerials......................11 Cleaning............................53 Smart-Dry.........................16 APPLIANCE REPAIR & WHITE GOODS CARPETS AND FLOORING Clydes Appliance Repairs...36 Acomb Flooring Company Ltd. ........................................12 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AP Design Services............28 CARS & SERVICING Prospect Design.................26 North Yorkshire Motors.......66 Paint X..............................67 ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS The Caravan Medic............67 Burton Agnes Hall..............45 Castle Howard...................41 CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Jorvik Gilbert & Sullivan Pauline Quirke Academy.....45 Company...........................36 Piglets Adventure Farm......49 CLEANING Ryedale Festival.................31 JClean..............................12 York Literature Festival.......51 Stoneclenz.........................69 BATHROOMS Bluewater Bathrooms & Kitchens............................15 Monks Cross Tiles & Bathrooms.........................29 York Bathrooms...................7 BLINDS AA Blinds..........................16 Artura Blinds......................10 Blind Image.........................8 BUILDERS AC Solutions......................71 ALH Builders......................16 E Wrightson Builder............63 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL Damsels in Success...........22 Steve Page .......................40 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Debbie Todd Forever Living.32

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COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY Computer Troubleshooters..52 G-TEC...............................38 NYCOM Ltd.......................66 COUNSELLING Steve Page........................40

Hudson Moody...................80 FENCING & SHEDS Linear Fencing...................64 On The Fence....................62 Sharps World of Wood........60 York Landscapes................65 FINANCES Pen Life Associates Ltd......13 FIREPLACES & STOVES Hovingham Fireplaces........14 J Rotherham........................9 FOOD & DRINK Beechwood Close Hotel......32 Foxy Chocs........................38 FUEL Corners Warmers...............28 Standeven Firewood...........12 FUNERAL DIRECTORS JG Fielder & Son................40 FURNITURE & INTERIORS Interiors at Nine to Eleven...19 GARAGE DOORS & REPAIRS Hobman Garage Doors.......69 Premier Garage Doors........18

GARDENING Bartlett Tree Experts...........63 COURSES & Gardencare.......................61 APPRENTICESHIPS Jim’s Mowing....................63 Derwent Training Association.. Leslie Simpson Gardener....63 ........................................35 Linear Fencing & Landscapes. ........................................64 DENTISTS Lushington Garden Buildings..

Howardian Dental Practice.. 53 ........................................65 Oakwood Landscaping.......62 DRAINAGE On The Fence....................62 Easaway Environmental......68 Rock and Stone.................65 Sharps World of Wood........60 ELECTRICIANS Stoneclenz.........................69 AC Solutions......................71 White Rose Resin Drives.....63 JDL Electrical Systems.......24 York Landscapes................65 Judge Electrical.................54 Wilson Electrical (York).......53 GRAPHIC DESIGN Number 23........................30 ESTATE AGENTS Greens Estate Agents.........27

HAIRDRESSERS Mandy Johnson Haircare in the Home..........................36 Vision Hair & Beauty...........44 HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS Gaia Holistix.......................40 Mandy Johnson Haircare in the Home..........................36 Slimming World.................37 Vision Hair & Beauty...........44 HEATING Power Heating...................29 JOINERY Dukes Joinery....................63 Joinery and Property Services. ........................................68 JW Joinery........................10 Norton Joinery...................24 Robert High & Son Joinery.. 69 SM Maintenance................28 KITCHENS & BEDROOMS Bedroom Revive.................57 Bluewater Bathrooms & Kitchens............................15 Calladene’s Interiors...........25 Dream Doors.....................21 Instyle Kitchen & Bedroom Facelifts............................55 Instyle Kitchens & Bedrooms.. ..........................................5 Kitchen Revive...................27 York Kitchens.......................7 LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION Sales Supply......................22 MARKETS Hovingham Village Market..38 MOBILITY Be Independent.................20 MV Mobility.......................50 NURSERIES Flaxton Village Nursery.......52 York Montessori Nursery.....42 OPTICIANS Haxby Opticians.................50 Specsavers Opticians.........34

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YORK • MARCH 2016 • ISSUE 121 PAINTERS & DECORATORS Dave Kavanagh Painting & Decorating.........................71 Nigel Aconley Painting & Decorating.........................67 SP Essex Painting & Decorating.........................60

Plumbing by Taylor.............68 Power Heating...................29 PLUMBING (GENERAL) The 50 Plus.......................28 TP Plumbing......................10

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PEST CONTROL DIY Dave...........................67 York Environmental Services... HC Engineering Ltd............12 ........................................64 Joinery and Property Services. ........................................68 PHOTOGRAPHY RMB Building Maintenance.54 Paul Crick Photography......40 SM Maintenance................28 The 50 Plus.......................28 PLASTERING Ultimate Handyman............16 ABM Plastering & Tiling......68 Yorkshire Home & Property Services............................25 PLUMBING & HEATING BG Plumbing & Heating......16 RADIO STATIONS DJC Plumbing, Heating & Gas Vale Radio.........................70 Engineers..........................68 Gas Servicing by Gemma...66 RECRUITMENT GW Plumbing......................2 Debbie Todd Forever Living.32 Haxby Plumbing & Heating.70 HC Engineering Ltd............12 RENEWABLE ENERGY JDL Electrical & Plumbing...24 Peak Power Systems............8

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ROOFING & GUTTERING Able Roofing......................68 JClean..............................12 JW Joinery........................10 Taylor & Sons Roofing Contractors........................28 SOFT FURNISHING Interiors at Nine to Eleven...19 SOLICITORS Mitchells Solicitors.............18 SPORTS York Sports Club................43 TILES Direct Tile Importers...........14 Monks Cross Tiles & Bathrooms.........................29 TILING ABM Plastering & Tiling......68

TREE SURGEONS Bartlett Tree Experts...........63 Yorkshire Tree Surgeons.....60 VETS Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic................................71 Station House Vets.............73 WINDOWS, DOORS & CONSERVATORIES Cloudy2Clear Uk Ltd...........59 Crystal Clear Home Improvements......................3 Inceil Ltd...........................21 Instyle Windows.................17 JG Trade Windows Ltd..........4 Keepsafe Window & Door Repairs.............................25 Norton Joinery Ltd.............24 Square Deals Ltd...............11 Window Distribution Ltd......15

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