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elcome to our March edition.

For the Romans this month was ruled by Mars, the god of war, for when their armies could at last get back to fighting after the winter months. Curiously, the Pentagon seems to agree with this tradition as almost all major US-NATO led military operations since the invasion of Vietnam have begun in the month of March!

Thankfully Mars was also the god of agriculture.

It is appropriate then that we’re all out looking at our gardens expecting them to burst into life this month. If your garden is in need of some attention, there are lots of places and people who can help in this month’s edition. From garden centres to landscapers and tree surgeons, there really is no excuse for not getting your outdoors off to a great start this spring.

My other half will be itching to get out there tidying and raking and digging and cutting. The garden centre will be a big draw and I’m sure some new ‘interesting’ plants will appear in the flower beds when I’m not looking!

Everyone seems to be ‘springing’ back to life this month and we’ve squeezed in lots of local events. York Literature Festival has a great line up with the likes of Michael Palin, Mark Gatiss and Sue Perkins with many others. More details are on page 44. In Malton, get your outfits ready for dancing in the streets once again at the annual Cajun and Zydeco Festival on the 18th.

Enjoy the coming of spring and let’s hope March ‘comes in like a lion’ and goes ‘out like a lamb’ like it should.

Congratulations to Jane Burrows of Heworth for winning our January competition.

Until next time…

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10 38 73 CONTENTS 6 Tailored windows from Quickslide 10 What is ‘Dot Peen’?

12 Promedica24 16 6th Annual Cajun & Zydeco Festival 18 Flat Cap Friday 20 Puzzle 22 A smooth service from Creases Away 28 Ovarian Cancer Awareness month 30 Ludicrous Laws by Mary Mahon 32 Travel to Angkor Wat 38 Local gardening guide 44 York Literature Festival 45 What’s on in York 64 Gifts for Mum 66 Short story – The Friends of Yarrow Avenue 70 Puzzles 73 Catriona’s ride for their lives, York 2017 74 Local Listings

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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month which also increase breast cancer risk.

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Reducing Risk: Taking the contraceptive pill, having children and breastfeeding are all proven to reduce ovarian cancer risk.

Types of Ovarian Cancer About 90% of ovarian tumours are epithelial ovarian cancer, starting in the layer covering the ovary.

Around 1 to 2% of ovarian cancers are germ cell cancers, formed in the ovary’s egg making cells. Rare stromal tumours and sarcomas can also affect the ovary and a few ovarian cancers are primary peritoneal carcinomas, which develop in the membrane around abdominal organs. Slow-growing borderline ovarian tumours do not grow into the stroma (supportive tissue of the ovary).

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Infertility may increase risk, but fertility treatments are no longer believed to do so. There may be an increased risk of borderline ovarian tumours in infertile women treated with IVF. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is linked to less than 1% of ovarian cancers.

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LUDICROUS LAWS

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America: the land of freedom and prosperity? With every passing day, American politics looks like they are clawing themselves away from Democratic legislation, to alternative Republican ideas.

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In combination, our world has an amalgamation of very strange laws, where if you united them, we would have a very upside-down world! Yet regardless of what our laws dictate, I believe that primarily, our hearts and minds are our true guides.

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TRAVEL

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Angkor Wat - Cambodia

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rom the 9th to the 15th century, the Khmer dynasty ruled one of the largest kingdoms in southeast Asia. Today Angkor, their ‘capital city’, is a unique history book highlighting the different styles and cultures which evolved over the 300 years it took to complete. It’s a World Heritage site, a ‘lost city’ claiming hundreds of temples and ruins scattered in a vast archaeological park.

Most iconic is Angkor Wat, the best preserved temple and the largest religious structure in the world. It was built in the 12th century to honour the Hindu god Vishnu, was later used for Buddhist worship, and is featured on the national flag.

Rising like a dream above the plain, it’s the finest example of Khmer classical architecture, stylish and harmonious with towers and colonnades reflected in a lotus pond. It’s a breathtaking sight, especially in the soft light of dawn tinged in silver and

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gold. The sandstone glows, almost surreal, birds stir in the trees and monks in saffron robes meditate at the water’s edge. The causeway leading to the entrance is still deserted and for the early pilgrims, this is a sublime vision of heaven as lotus-shaped towers mirror the five peaks of Mount Meru, the home of the gods.

The first westerner to set eyes on Angkor Wat was a Portuguese monk in the 16th century, who spoke of ‘a building like no other in the world…with all the refinements the human genius could conceive.’ But the gods must have played a part for whatever the time of day, the temple is pure magic, shimmering in the cool of the morning, burning in the midday heat, silhouetted against the darkening sky in the last rays of the setting sun.

So from morning to dusk, the visitors pour in, spellbound as they shuffle around the lower gallery, marvelling at the basreliefs stretching for 800 metres around the central temple and

regarded as the greatest artistic legacy in Angkor. There are epic legends and battle scenes but most highly praised is ‘The Churning of the Ocean Milk’, where devils and gods fight for immortality, the latter led to victory by some of the 3,000 heavenly nymphs, or apsara, found in Angkor Wat. They also line the walls on the second level, encouraging meditation before the near vertical climb to the top, an act which requires unflinching concentration and a very slow descent. Visitors clamber down backwards and one can’t help wondering how the high priest ever managed to preserve his dignity.

But when you’re up there, the world is at your feet, the courtyards, the galleries, the entrance gates at each cardinal point, two of them large enough to accommodate elephants.

The oversized moats glisten like oceans, the outer walls mark the edge of the world and the forest spreads as far as you can see, hiding more vestiges from a glorious past. It’s a sacred replica of the universe, they say, and you can feel the vibes in the air.

Back on the ground where city and palace once stood, cicadas whir in the trees and lizards bask in the hot sun. ‘Close your eyes’, whisper the guides, ‘and feel the past clinging to the stones.’

Then for a moment or two, you step back in time, sitting in the Royal Court, bewitched by the wonderful apsara and dreaming of the legendary seven-headed snake who built a rainbow bridge to link heaven and earth by the lofty towers of Angkor Wat.

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If you have recently retired or have a few hours to spare and would like to utilize your skills and give something back to the community, you might like to get involved. If so please contact the nursery by email and someone will get back to you, we are a very friendly group and there is always plenty of tea coffee and biscuits at break times! We are open for volunteering activities on Monday and Thursday afternoon and Wednesday and Friday all day, please check the website for more details.

The first Open Day is on March 25th from 10am–3pm when we will be selling a range of plants and planters to celebrate Mothers Day. Please continue to support the nursery in its aim to restore the site and keep up the work with local health agencies to provide a safe place for vulnerable people to volunteer.

Information on Open Days and Sales for 2017 will be available soon on our website and in leaflet form which can be picked up from the nursery.

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IS YOUR BUSINESS READY FOR AUTO ENROLMENT??

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ou may have seen the adverts on TV with groups of workers shouting “We’re all in!” but what exactly are they going on about?

Well, Auto Enrolment is the biggest change to workplace pensions in over a decade, and is basically the process of employers enrolling their workers in to a pension scheme. If you’re a business owner and employ people, you will be receiving a letter from the Pensions Regulator on what you are expected to do.

What is Auto-enrolment?

Auto-enrolment is the Governments way of encouraging people to save into a pension, and it requires businesses to have a work based pension scheme. Qualifying employees are then “automatically” enrolled and the employee and employer both pay contributions into it. Qualifying employees are those who are aged between 22 and state pension age, and earn over £10,000 per year.

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Can you help support the 11th Scarecrow Festival in Haxby and Wigginton?

This year’s Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church Scarecrow Festival will be held on Saturday 29th April, Sunday 30th April and Monday 1st May. There will be trails of varying lengths around Haxby and Wigginton across the weekend.

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) Phambili Common Good, which is an outreach project we support through our twinning with Pinelands Methodist Church in Cape Town, South Africa will be the main benefactor of the proceeds of the Festival, along with other local voluntary organisations, Haxby Helpers,

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Flying Ducks Youth Theatre, Cancer Research and Macmillan Cancer Support.

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 Sunday 9th April.

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The 2017 York Literature Festival is the biggest one yet!

he full programme for the 2017 York Literature Festival has now been released, with a wide variety of authors, artists, book readings, talks and events taking place across various venues in York between 16th and 30th March 2017.

The 2017 festival launches with a special performance from Joanne Harris and the #Storytime Band in the magnificent De Grey Rooms.

Other highlights include: Mark Gatiss, Michael Palin, Sue Perkins, Sarah Hall, Michel Faber, Dan Cruickshank, Jonathan Dimbleby, Gervase Phinn and Christina Lamb. There is also a special event

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involving the Desmond Elliott Prize 2017, including readings from Claire Fuller and Julia Rochester.

The programme concludes with an audience with the Yorkshire Rows, who will tell us the story of their amazing Atlantic rowing challenge.

There is also an exclusive oneday conference on how to get published in association with Writers and Artists, an event which

is being offered at a discounted rate for the York Literature Festival audience. Other workshops will focus on writing short stories, poetry, contemporary Gothic and a river walk and creative writing workshop afternoon. This year the festival has also joined up with Apples and Snakes, who will be running a selection of spoken word workshops and events.

This year sees the exciting introduction of the York Literature Festival HUB, an additional programme of free events run by writing groups in the local area, all taking place within York Theatre Royal and showcasing the talent that York has to offer.

Please follow us on Twitter @YorkLitFest. Full details of events and ticket prices can be found at www.yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk or visit the HUB at York Theatre Royal.

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Contact Nicky on 01653 690859 or nicky@thehandymag.co.uk good quality childrens winter coats or if you dont knit and dont have access to childrens clothes perhaps you could donate a pack of disposable nappies.

18 MARCH NEW PROPOSED LIBRARY AND REDEVELOPMENT

Last year they went to Moldova with Operation Orphan and distributed to over 1000 children, who each received a hat, scarf, marchgloves, coat and jumper and a knitted blanket from the donations received.

We are entering a new exciting phase in the history of Haxby Memorial Hall and the Trustees are working hard to improve the hall for the community.

Please bring your donations to the coffee morning at Haxby Methodist Church Hall from 10am till 12 midday. If you need any more info or you want us to come and talk to your church or group you can contact us Gail on 01904690757 or Jill on 01904769034. www.operation-orphan.org

HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL

The Trustees would like to invite everyone to Haxby Memorial Hall to look at the proposed plans for the new library and redevelopment.

So please come to the Hall on from 10.30am to 3.30pm, have a coffee and see what the future holds.

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SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES 25 MARCH Jumble Sale

Held in The Village Hall Sheriff Hutton between 2pm and 4pm. In aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research.

EVERY WEDNESAY

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

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22 APRIL Operation Orphan, Keep a Child Warm Coffee Morning

There are children in Eastern Europe who have nothing and where temperatures get as low as -30 in the winter months.

Gail Lazenby and Jill Crampton are asking for your help to start collecting or knitting hats, scarves, gloves, and to save any

7.30pm - 9pm. An informal group open to all who have a caring responsibility for someone with Dementia. Some sessions give opportunities for the group to share their experiences, and other sessions have invited speakers with expertise in different relevant areas.

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KEEP A CHILD WARM CAMPAIGN

Have you thought about what to do with the coat that your child has grown out of?

14 MARCH Dementia Carers Support Group

AROMA HAXBY DEMENTIA FRIENDLY CAFE 12 MARCH Sunday Afternoons

2-4pm at Aroma. If you would normally spend Sundays alone, come and join us for a cup of tea/coffee, a piece of cake and a chat.(no charge)

4 MARCH

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

HAXBY & WIGGINTON METHODIST CHURCH 29, 30 APRIL & 1 MAY 11th Scarecrow Festival

See page 36 for more details.

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YORK ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 15 MARCH Forget Me Not Memory Cafe, Tang Hall

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

7 MARCH 11am - 1pm. Kirk Memory Café, New Earswick Bowling Club, Huntington Road Held on the first Tuesday of the month.

28 MARCH Acomb Memory Café, Acomb.

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

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

1 MARCH Boccia/Easy Sport, New Earswick

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

2 - 3.30pm. Held on the first Wednesday of the month

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

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS

1.30 - 3pm at The Folk Hall, New Earswick

1st & 3rd Tuesday Afternoons

NEST (NEW EARSWICK SHARING TOGETHER) 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.

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HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB 7 MARCH

PARKINSONS UK DANCE CLASS FRIDAYS WEEKLY (DURING TERM TIME) Dance Class for people with Parkinson’s

10.30am at Wiggington Recreation Hall. There are a range of dance styles and classes are run by specially qualified teachers.

For more information visit www. danceforparkinsonsuk.org/ or contact Angela Kirkham, info@ kirkhamhenry.co.uk

Meetings are held at Haxby Methodist Church Hall at 10.30am on the first Tuesday of each month. Coffee is served from 10am. Membership is £18.50 per year and new members are always welcome.

and Strensall

7.15pm Strensall Village Hall.

A talk about the Robinsons of Newby Hall who were Lords of the Manor of Strensall for 200 years. Presented by members of the History Group. All welcome.

Non-members £3 at the door.

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STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP 29 MARCH Meeting - The Robinson Family of Newby Hall

7 MARCH ‘Easter Dabble evening for members by members!’

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12.15pm-12.30pm : Stay & Play session with toys from our Toy Library.

STRENSALL LIBRARY MONDAYS U5 Story Time

3.30pm-4pm. We are continuing to look for more volunteers on a rotation basis (each volunteer once a month) to help deliver this exciting weekly session! Stories, nursery rhymes and play with musical instruments & glove puppets are delivered in each session. We will also have toys from our Explore Toy Library to play with and borrow.

9 MARCH Baby Morning

10.15-10.45am : Baby Yoga (10wks to pre-crawling) 11-11.30am : Under Five Storytime 11.45-12.15 : Kindermusik (up to 18 months)

THE YORKSHIRE WOLDS CYCLE CHALLENGE 15 & 16 JULY 2017 Annual Fundraising Bike Ride

Open to riders of all ages and abilities, this challenging two day ride covers 146 miles following a spectacular route on quiet roads round the stunning Yorkshire Wolds.

Raising money for Ryedale Special families. www.yorkshirewoldcycle challenge.org.uk

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Join us for free singing, percussion, creative movement Kindermusik fun. Experience fun yoga inspired stretching, moving and feelings of calm with Baby Bumpkin Yoga. Enjoy stories in a special Under Five Storytime. Stimulate your baby using quality toys from our Toy Library. Please contact the Library in advance to book a place for your baby on any of the three sessions.

28 MARCH Digital Discovery Session – Discover NHS Online.

11am. Please contact any Library in advance to pre-book your free place on this one hour session.

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Telephone 01904 552677 www.exploreyork.org.uk

than there is room for in your garden, and to bring excess produce, such as lettuces, tomatoes, potatoes, apples or blackcurrants.

Come and experience what it is like when there is no money involved; just take what you can use and what someone else has too much of. www.haxbyandwiggintonccc. org.uk

THE ROYAL LIFESAVING SOCIETY “Save a Baby’s Life” workshops 15 MARCH

7pm at Foxwood Community Centre. Contact Linda on linda. nelson2704@gmail.com

30 MARCH

CREATING CO-OPERATIVE COMMUNITY, HAXBY & WIGGINTON 1 APRIL Plant share event

10.30 - 11.30am at St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby.

We encourage you to keep spare plants (after reducing clumps, or thinning borders, or creating space) and to bring them to a share event to pass on to people who can use them in their garden.

We also enable you to bring spare seedlings, when a seed tray produced more plants

10.30am at Tang Hall Explore (library) Contact the library in person or tel. 01904552655.

Booking is essential.

These workshops aim to give anyone in contact with babies and young children the confidence to cope in the unlikely event of an emergency such as stopping breathing and choking.

HUNTINGTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB 4 MARCH Fahrenheit V (70’s to the present day)

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15, 16, 17 MARCH Open from 1pm for Cheltenham Festival

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17 MARCH St Patrick’s Day. Melody Lane

Three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. The First Order attempts to rule the galaxy and only a ragtag group of heroes can stop them, along with the help of the Resistance.

31 MARCH Alehouse Rock (Rock & Roll Band)

Cut out the expensive tickets and snacks and just enjoy pure great cinema at your leisure.

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With tickets costing £4 for non-members/£3 for members and reasonably priced snacks and drinks from the Folk Hall you can enjoy an inexpensive evening out with friends and family watching a wide range of curated films every month!

FILM AT THE FOLK HALL 31 MARCH Star Wars: The Force Awakens (12)

21 MARCH Meeting

Yourcafe - A local initiative to reduce food waste.Competition - A recipe for using up leftovers.

7.15pm in Strensall Village Hall.

New members always welcome.

For more information please contact the Secretary on 01904 761198.

WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB 30 APRIL Come and Try Day

2pm. For more details contact Norma Davies on 01904 765095 or email normacdavies@icloud. com www.wiggintonbowlingclub. co.uk

Tickets from the Folk Hall or online at www.filmfolkhall.com and on the night subject to availability.

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HEWORTH RETIRED MEN’S FORUM 7 MARCH Willie Anderson – A Vet’s Life

MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE

18 & 19 MARCH

McArthur Glen Designer Outlet

MARCH The Great Daffodil Appeal Street Collections

25 MARCH

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Monks Cross Shopping Park

25 MARCH 25 MARCH

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Waitrose, Foss Islands Road Morrisons, Foss Islands Road

10, 11, 12 MARCH Morrisons, Acomb

18 MARCH

Haxby Street Collection For more information please contact Jennifer Carmichael on 01904 755260 or email Jennifer.carmichael@ mariecurie.org.uk.

21 MARCH Graham Reed – Monte Carlo

[This is the last meeting of the 2016-17 season] Meetings start at 10.30am. preceded by a cup of coffee or tea from 10am at Heworth Without Community Centre, Applecroft Road, York YO31 0HG. Cost £1.50 per session and all retired men are welcome.

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Wigginton Bowling Club

Come and Try Day

on Saturday 30th April at 2pm

For more details contact Norma Davies on 01904 765095 or email normacdavies@icloud.com www.wiggintonbowlingclub.co.uk Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 7th March

Do you run a local club? Do you have an event in April or May? Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk before Tuesday 7th March

FRIENDS OF HUNTINGTON LIBRARY

21 - 25 MARCH Annie

York Musical Theatre Company. The extraordinary fairytale story of the little American orphan who wins the heart of big bucks millionaire ‘Daddy’ Warbucks.

A fun-packed musical for all the family! See page XX for more information.

6 MARCH Coffee Morning

10 am - noon at Huntington Library. Drop in for coffee and cake and discover the events happening at Huntington Library and the wider Explore York family of libraries. We also have a book sale!

For more information, please email: friendsofhuntington library@gmail.com or call 01904 552669. website: friendsofhuntington library.weebly.com

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE

26 MARCH Spring Showcase

4 MARCH Dancing On The Edge

York Music Forum brings a showcase of their many musical talents. From beautiful choirs and exceptional jazz to our Stagecentre Concert Band. See the best of York’s musical youth and support their continued success and achievements.

Students from the Lisa Marie School of Dance are proud to present their annual showcase.

5 MARCH Music Night presents “Stars of the Future”

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB 14 MARCH Meeting

7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. A floral demonstration

by Eileen Barraclough entitled “These are a few of my faviourite things”. The arrangements will be raffled at the end of the evening. Tea and coffee will be served. Why not come along and bring a friend for an enjoyable evening of flowers and friendship?’

Visitors £5 at the door.

New members always welcome.

Further details from Janet Pepper 01347 823601 See also www. haxbyandwiggintonflowerclub. com

29 MARCH - 1 APRIL York Community Choir Festival 2017

Talented young musicians and singers from the York musical theatre scene take over the stage and perform popular songs from the shows and some modern pop classics.

Enjoy show tunes, standards, operetta, pop.... the list goes on. There is something for everyone as twenty community choirs of all shapes and sizes perform in five concerts. Join us to celebrate the joy of singing!

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17 - 18 MARCH Viva La Dance 2

Evelyn Witcombe School of Dance. Featuring tinies, amazing teenagers all the way up to fantastic Lady Tappers.

The whole show is absolutely alive, ending as always with our unbelievable traditional French Can Can.

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THE KING AND I 8-18 MARCH Presented by York Light at York Theatre Royal.

POPPLETON COMMUNITY RAILWAY NURSERY

Evenings at 7.30pm Saturday matinees at 2.30pm.

A lavish spectacular production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein favourite. Tickets can be booked from York Theatre Royal Box Office on 01904 623568 or online at yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

25 MARCH Open Day

10am-3pm at The Nursery, Station Road, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6QA. There will be a range of plants and planters on sale to celebrate Mother’s Day. www.poppletonrailwaynursery. co.uk

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9 miles from St Gregory’s Minster near Kirkbymoorside 10 miles from Kirby Malzeard, Queen’s Head, street parking

21 MARCH

YORK RAMBLERS 1 MARCH

7 miles from Follifoot, Fullwith Mill Lane 10 miles from Goathland Road at Beckhole Junction CP 11 miles from Fountains Abbey NT CP

8 MARCH

7.5 miles from Old Byland, verge west of village 10.30am 11 miles from Gribdale Head CP (2 miles east of Great Ayton)

11 MARCH

A Public Transport walk

14 MARCH

8 miles from Pickering Library

15 MARCH

7.5 miles from Kirkham Priory CP

8 miles from Boynton Church

22 MARCH

7 miles from Spofforth Cricket Ground 10 miles from Welburn A170 layby near crossroads

25 MARCH

A Public Transport walk

28 MARCH

8 miles from Saxton. Main St parking, nr Greyhound Inn LS24 9PY

29 MARCH

7 miles from Hovingham VH CP 10 miles from Hutton le Hole CP 10 miles from Ripley CP Full details can be found on our website yorkramblers.org. uk or east yorkshireramblers. org.uk York, YO23 3FR. Members free admission, visitors £5 on the door.

For further details phone David Whiteman on 01904 707208 or visit our website:www.abcgardeningclub.org.uk

ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE GARDENING CLUB 21 MARCH Meeting

An illustrated talk entitled “Favourite Gardens of Yorkshire”

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YORK EVENING DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY 1 APRIL 5000 years of Glass Special event featuring glass expert, Andy McConnell

9.30am-4pm at the De Grey Lecture Theatre, York St John University, Lord Mayors

Walk/ Tickets £25 includes refreshments and a light lunch.

Tickets available by post to 122 Stockton Lane, YO31 1BX (cheques made payable to ‘YEDFAS’ or telephone 01904 411836 for more information.

Also from The Pyramid Gallery 43 Stonegate, York

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON METHODIST CHURCH 25 MARCH Four Weddings and a Funeral - A concert by the Jorvik Gilbert and Sullivan Company

7.30pm at Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church. Profits will be given to the Opening New Doors development at the church and 5 chosen charities: All We Can, A Rocha International, Dementia Forward, Arc Light and Livability.

Tickets £7 available from Aroma, from Rosemary on 01904 758802 and after the 8.30am services, or after other services in the hall at the back.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A 17 MARCH Meeting – Talk about the “Yorkshire Wildlife Trust”

You are welcome to come to our meetings for retired people on the 3rd Friday of each month at 2pm in the Wigginton Recreational Hall with guest speakers, and find out about our group activities.

Members £1. Visitors £3 including refreshments.

For more information contact our secretary on 01904 768227 or see our website at www.u3asites.org.uk/haxbywigginton.

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25TH ANNUAL WESTIE WALK

York, which enjoys celebrating things Scottish? We have a full programme of events each year, not all with a Scottish bias.

9 APRIL The 25th Annual Westie Walk

YORK LITERATURE FESTIVAL 16 – 30 MARCH

This annual festival promotes the arts in York, with an emphasis on literature, spoken word and poetry. Also featuring music, comedy, cinema and theatre.

This year‘s programme is the largest ever delivered, with more than 60 events in two weeks!

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28 MARCH Gardeners Questions evening

3pm at York Knavesmire.

Owners are invited to bring their West Highland Terriers for a leisurely stroll around York Racecourse, meeting at the gateway on Knavesmire Road, opposite Knavesmire Crescent at 3pm.

Newcomers are welcome at this friendly fun event.

Donations in aid of Westie Rescue appreciated.

THE ST ANDREW SOCIETY Do you know that there is a social society here in this lovely city of

Three horticultural experts will answer gardening questions and give us the benefit of their advice. We will enjoy supper, a gardening related raffle and a convivial evening. To book your tickets please contact us on info@yorkscot.co.uk.

This is a ticket only event. Our Ladies Circle meets monthly from May to October and we enjoy a delicious lunch in good company and are often entertained by very interesting speakers.www.yorkscot.org.uk or contact our Secretary on 01904 704014 or via email info@yorkscot.org.uk

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in and around York. of an obsessive quest behind barbed wire. Through their shared love of birds, a group of British WW2 POWs overcome hunger, hardship, fear and stultifying boredom.

RSPB YORK LOCAL GROUP 9 MARCH Illustrated talk on ““Birds in a Cage” by Derek Niemann.

7.30pm. Derek Niemann, a freelance writer and editor, has had a lifelong interest in natural history, history and Hamilton Academical Football Club. He worked at the RSPB HQ for 25 years.

He has published many books on conservation and wildlife and is a regular contributor to the Country Diary column in The Guardian. His acclaimed book, Birds in a Cage, is the story

Their experiences leave them scarred, but set them on a path to becoming greats of the British conservation movement.

21 MARCH Illustrated talk on “Yorkshire’s Bio-Diversity Hotspot – Askham Bog” by Alastair Fitter

2.30pm. Alastair Fitter, Emeritus Professor of Biology at the University of York, and a Trustee of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, will give a presentation about Askham Bog. Professor Fitter has written authoritatively about this, the YWT’s oldest reserve.

Meetings at Clements Hall,

Nunthorpe Road, York. For SatNav users please use YO23 1BS to navigate to the front of the building. Map and further information at http:// clementshall.org.uk/ Nearest public car park is Nunnery Lane.

Entrance £3 Group members, £3.50 non-members. Nonmembers welcome. There is an interval with free hot and cold refreshments.

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY 7 MARCH 4-5.5 mile linear urban walk 9.30am start at Foss Blue Bridge (junction with the Ouse) to Huntington or Haxby with return by public transport & optional pub meal en route.

Contact Bob Jowett 01904 764702 or bob.jowett1@ btopenworld.com

Haxby Sports &to e n ry body p O Social Club eve AN EVENING WITH NEIL ‘RAZOR’ RUDDOCK UPCOMING FRIDAY 10TH MARCH. EVENTS THE MOTHERS

April 29th

SATURDAY 11TH MARCH.

May 13th

SATURDAY 1ST APRIL.

June 24th

Bingo, Raffle and lots of prizes.

Men welcome also.

5.15s

Supermodels Melting Pot July 15th

Skapones

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YORK • MARCH 2017 • ISSUE 132 York Musical Theatre Company presents

Directed by Paul Laidlaw

Book by THOMAS MEEHAN Music by CHARLES STROUSE | Lyrics by MARTIN CHARNIN

21 – 25 March 2017 Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York

Box Office 01904 501935 | www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

TICKETS FROM £16

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interested please get in touch or come along to a rehearsal. www.ylo.org.uk, email: ylo_secretary@yahoo.co.uk or phone (01904) 870759 you can also find us on Facebook.

YORK LIGHT ORCHESTRA CHARITY DOG WALK 30 APRIL Charity Dog Walk on York Knavesmire for ‘Keep your pet’

Start 11am. All welcome, refreshments, goods for sale, prizes, displays & demonstrations. www.keepyourpet.co.uk

9 MARCH Open Rehearsal

SHERIFF HUTTON PARISH CHURCH

7.30-9.30pm at Acomb Methodist Church. Everyone and anyone who plays (or has played) an orchestral instrument is welcome to come along and join us for a fun evening of music making.

There is no obligation to join and no fee. We are looking to make new friends as part of our 70th anniversary preparations.

We are also urgently looking to recruit a percussionist and trumpet player. If you might be

1 APRIL Concert

The Hermitage Ensemble from St Petersburg make a welcome return. Five professional opera singers with a programme of church and folk music.

Tickets are £10 from 01347 878754 or email jsoak@ btinternet.com 7 for 7.30pm start. Parking is very difficult so leave plenty of time to park in the village and walk to the church.

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in and around York. £5 to include light refreshments.

Available from Ann Steel tel: 01904 400124 or Anne Archer tel: 01759 371058. All proceeds towards the Stockton Senior Citizens Group.

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP 31 MARCH Magic Lantern and Slide Show 7.30pm in the Village Hall.

Jean Farnaby has very kindly donated Alan’s Magic Lantern box to the Archive.

This Victorian treasure has a wide range of slides from early 1900’s which we are showing on this evening with a mix of more recent slides. I know that Alan gave a light show in the Village Hall in the early 90’s if anyone can remember the date we would be pleased to hear from you. Do come and join us in what promises to be an interesting and nostalgic evening.

Members £2, visitors £3.

Refreshments. Any further information please contact Meg Ashbridge 01347 878136.

29 APRIL Friends of the Village Hall invite you to join them in a fund raising evening of music, song and dance.

7.30pm in the Village Hall.

With the return of the fantastic, versatile Elastic Band- Andy,Caroline Jack Caryn Jerry Rob and Mike who will be offering you a toe tapping evening of favourites and a sprinkling of new melodies. A licensed bar will be available and our usual sumptuous supper table which has been the dining highlight of past Village Hall events.

This is a true community event of local musicians and volunteers.Ticket only entrance £10 contact Margaret 878314 Meg 878136 Wendy 878581.

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BLUEBIRD CARE CHARITY EVENING 18 MARCH Come Dancing!

At Melodie Park, Clifton Moor.

6.30pm-7.30pm Beginners Cha Cha Cha lesson.

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH STOCKTON ON THE FOREST 11 MARCH Coffee Morning

10am-12noon at Holy Trinity Church, Stockton on the Forest, refreshments and stalls.

Everyone welcome.

8 APRIL Easter themed Family Activity Morning

7.30 pm -11.30pm Latin and ballroom music to be played.

Fully licensed bar, raffle. Tickets £12 to include a supper of jacket potato with chilli or cheese and a choice of deserts.

Proceeds to York Against Cancer.

Tickets from Bluebird Care, 8 Devonshire Court, Green Lane Trading Estate, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 5PQ or telephone 01904 691992.

10am-12noon at Holy Trinity Church, Stockton on the Forest. Refreshments and stalls, children’s trail, activities and games. Everyone welcome, all ages.

We are collecting Active Kids vouchers for Stockton on the Forest Primary School, 1st Stockton on the Forest Brownies and Stockton on the Forest Scout Group. If you have any spare please drop them off in one of the village collection boxes.

28 APRIL Concert

The Weighton Yates Singers will be performing a concert at Holy Trinity Church, Stockton on the Forest at 7.30pm. Tickets are

ANCIENT SOCIETY OF YORK FLORISTS 8 APRIL Spring Show

At Wigginton Recreation Hall.

Viewing from 11am to 3pm.

Admission to the show is £1, children free and homemade refreshments are available.

There is ample off street parking.

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The concert will take place at 7.30 pm in the Reading Room, Dunnington, YO19 5PP. See page 57

HAXBY SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB 10 MARCH An evening with Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock 11 MARCH The Mothers

THE POPPLETON CENTRE 11 MARCH Supermodels Concert

1 APRIL Huge www.haxbysportsandsocialclub.co.uk

11 -15 APRIL Hoax – A trilogy of artwork www.hoaxorth.com www.poppletoncentre.org.uk

YORK FLOWER CLUB 15 MARCH Demonstration

by Eileen Barraclough

St Chad’s Church Hall 2pm Visitors/new members Welcome

18 APRIL Practice – Spring is here

St Chad’s Church Hall. 2pm Visitors/new members Welcome Contact 01904 415487 or email smadd@talktalk.net

DUNNINGTON METHODIST CHURCH 29 APRIL Concert

The York Phiharmonic Male Voice Choir is performing to raise money towards the repairs required at Dunnington Methodist Church.

SATURDAY, 29th APRIL 2017 at 7.30pm in the READING ROOM, DUNNINGTON

YORK PHILHARMONIC MALE VOICE CHOIR Tickets £8.50 available from Jocelyn Auton 01904 488044 Dave Parkinson 01904 488224 or Barbara Cundall 01904 489450

proceeds in aid of repair of Methodist Church

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Alzheimer’s Society shout out for 1500 volunteers for Tour de Yorkshire partnership

Alzheimer’s Society, official charity partner for Tour de Yorkshire 2017, is appealing for over one thousand volunteers to support fundraising activity at this year’s cycling spectacular.

The Yorkshire fundraising team (pictured at the launch of this year’s route) are recruiting volunteer collectors to raise funds along the race route, taking place Friday 28th- Sunday 30th April.

They are also seeking charity champions to help coordinate fundraising activity and inspire their local community to get behind Alzheimer’s Society for the event.

Aimee Maguet, corporate fundraiser for the North, said “Volunteering for Alzheimer’s Society at this year’s Tour is a fantastic way to get to the heart of the race day action. We have already had a fantastic response from supporters wishing to volunteer, but we need hundreds more people willing to donate just a few hours over the race weekend.

“You will be part of an amazing team, uniting to raise vital funds and awareness for the many thousands of people affected by dementia across Yorkshire.”

Every volunteer will receive support and materials to help them in their role. All funds raised from the Tour will go directly towards improving the lives of an estimated 67,000

people living with dementia across Yorkshire and Humber.

Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity. We work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help. We are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice.

Visit www.alzheimers.org.uk/ tourdeyorkshire to register as a volunteer fundraiser.

If you would like to volunteer your services as a charity champion for the Tour, please contact Julie Lee on 07484513640 or julie.lee@ alzheimers.org.uk

Musical Director - Jane Sturmheit Keyboard - Geoffrey Coffin Compere – Dominic Goodwin

The Rhythm of Life Celebrate the first day of spring with a programme of light music and old favourites!

The Milton Rooms, Malton Saturday 25th March at 7.30 pm Tickets: £10 /£8 (conc.)

Children/Students FREE

Available on-line at:

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SECOND YORK CHOIR FESTIVAL - BIGGER & BETTER billing. Apart from York based choirs there are choirs from Haxby, Easingwold, Boroughbridge & Tadcaster.

There are 3 youth choirs, including one of last year’s participants Tutti Amici as well as newcomers “York Light Youth” and “Queen Ethelburga’s College Choir”.

2016 saw Joseph Rowntree Theatre stage the first York Community Choir Festival with a mix of choirs performing over 3 concerts and it was deemed such a success by both audiences and the choirs that they were all calling for more before the last concert was over! Not only that, but other choirs from near and far heard of the event and the organisers had to field numerous requests for a bigger festival in 2017.

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Graham Mitchell, Events Director, said “There is a tremendous mix of music from pop and show tunes to light classics via traditional and jazz based numbers delivered in a variety of styles meaning there should be something for everyone – and at only £9 a ticket it’s an absolute bargain”.

David Stainton, who has carried out most of the administration for the organisation to date, added “Tickets are available from the Theatre on Haxby Road, by personal visit or telephone during opening hours or 24:7 online - and there are no booking fees unlike other organisations” www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk or telephone 01904 501935

proudly presents

29th March - 1st April

5 CONCERTS 20 CHOIRS 450 VOICES TICKETS Adult £9.00 Under 16 £7.00

Full details from www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk Box Office Hotline 01904 501935 or in person at the theatre.

Celebrate the joy of singing!

This is a fundraising event in aid of Joseph Rowntree Theatre Ltd Registered Charity

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These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where Yorkshire Loft Ladders come in.

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A S.N.A.P.P.Y. Rubbish Update!

By Karen

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hank you very much for collecting all your aluminium foil, drinks cans and cables in 2016. The totals have been added and we have collected a massive 791kg!

This is a lot more than in previous years. For those interested in the breakdown; 154kg foil, 355kg aluminium cans, 120kg steel cans and scrap and 162kg cables were collected. This raised £317.80 and we received £211.30 in donations from people dropping their scrap metal off directly to Clancey’s at Murton. In addition, Christmas charity collections brought in another £228.94. A grand total of £758.04 for SNAPPY! The collections will continue throughout 2017 and metal recycling prices are improving

slightly. We are now getting 35p/ kg for aluminium cans and foil; steel cans are back up to 4p/kg.

However, cables are a very good price 80p/kg so remember to cut the lead off all those old gadgets and appliances before you chuck them out.

mean its metal. It takes many hours each month to sort the donations, separate out the foil and crush the cans, so your help with this appreciated!

We are continuing to make good money for SNAPPY from your rubbish and it’s not going into landfill so we are helping the environment too. Please can you make sure there are no food tins in your collection boxes as these are steel.

You can check your drinks cans with a fridge magnet – if it sticks the can is steel so needs to go into your council recycling box. In addition, please no plastic – these are the coffee and tea packets, crisp bags and biscuit wrappers and pill strips.

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Thank you to everyone for all your efforts. Keep recycling and let’s make 2017 the best year yet for SNAPPY recycling.

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GIFTS FOR MUM Looking for the perfect present for Mother’s Day? Maybe we can help…

Paris for One and Other Stories

From the Heart Susan Hill

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Gino’s Hidden Italy: How to cook like a true Italian Gino D’Acampo

Hide and Seek M. J. Arlidge

Elizabeth: The Forgotten Years

Jojo Moyes These 11 short stories are filled with romance, humour and charm. As we’ve come to expect from Moyes, great plots and believable characters make this a really enjoyable read. The title story follows Nell as she finds herself alone in Paris and has to break out of her comfort zone. Perfect for mums who sometimes only have 10 minutes to relax with a book and a cuppa.

Stephen Moss Millions tuned in to watch David Attenborough reveal some of the most spectacular natural wonders the Earth has to offer. If your mum was one of them, she’ll love this book. With 250 stunning photographs and commentary on the habitats and animals featured in the TV series, Planet Earth II may well find a prized position on the bookcase for years to come.

If Mum’s into crime fiction, Hide and Seek could be a good choice. DI Helen Grace is serving time in Holloway for a series of murders she didn’t commit.

When one of her cell mates is brutally murdered, suspicion turns to Helen. Can she find the real killer before she gets the blame, and before she becomes the next victim? Gripping.

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A poignant coming of age novel, From the Heart is set at a time when many of the freedoms we now take for granted could cost you dearly. Olive wants to be free to follow her heart. But an unplanned pregnancy gives her an almost impossible choice – marry a man she doesn’t love, or give up her baby.

Beautifully written, and painfully emotive, this is a book to devour in one evening.

If a new cookbook is on her wishlist, this TV programme tie-in should prove a winner. 80 authentic Italian recipes are included, many of which are local specialities or traditional dishes with a Gino twist. Recipes are straightforward to follow, with dishes such as Baked Salmon with a Pistachio, Honey and Herb Crust, and Stuffed Lake Como Pie. John Guy John Guy is one of the most respected Tudor historians of our times. Here he reveals aspects of Elizabeth I’s later life previously lost in time.

Painstakingly researched, the biography includes extracts from numerous letters from Elizabeth herself and details of both her private and public life. A must for fans of historical biographies.

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SHORT STORY

THE FRIENDS OF YARROW AVENUE

by Jackie Brewster

“What time do you call this?”

Gladys was straightening papers at her mahogany desk when Jean came shuffling into the study. “We can’t have dawdling the Press are coming.”

“Sorry,” said Jean, “I just bumped into Mr Pike at number three.”

she’d finally get the recognition she deserved.

“He said that given where they’d been planted,” Jean settled herself at the card table which doubled as her desk, “he thought they were offensive.”

“How’s he?” Gladys asked.

“Offensive!” Gladys scoffed.

“Who could possibly be offended by tulips?”

“He’s got these temporary dentures,” Jean said. “They’re absolutely huge. He reminds me of that old cartoon dog, what’s his name?”

“I know!” Jean picked up her stapler as though she’d never seen one before. “Have you walked down to admire them yet?”

“False teeth, whatever the size, are hardly an excuse for leaving his bin out,” Gladys muttered tartly. “Did he have anything to say for himself?”

Gladys had not; she preferred to drive along the avenue. Her role was purely organisational. It was Jean, as secretary, who’d gone out in the freezing fog with a dibber to plant them last Autumn.

“Nothing much.” Jean began unwinding her scarf. “Just some remarks about the tulips.”

“Remarks?” Gladys sat upright.

“What sort of remarks?”

One thing she’d discovered since appointing herself Chair of the Friends of Yarrow Avenue was that there were always remarks.

She’d thought her neighbours would be glad of a cheerful reminder that it was time to take down their outdoor Christmas lights, or attend to the guttering.

Who wouldn’t be glad of a note suggesting that they tackle their privet? All she got was remarks.

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“What’s wrong with them?”

Gladys asked. “I imagine he’s got a wonderful view from his bay window.”

“He has,” Jean said. “They look ever so colourful.”

“So why are they offensive?”

Gladys asked.

“They’re not. At least, I don’t think they are.”

“What aren’t you telling me?”

Gladys narrowed her eyes.

“Don’t bother taking your coat off, we’re going to have a look.”

Gladys strode through the hall with Jean hurrying behind her.

“At first, I decided to plant them so they spelled GOOD DAY!” Jean said.

Gladys froze. “Please tell me you didn’t?” She imagined some dreadful municipal park planting scheme.

“I didn’t,” Jean said. Gladys breathed a sigh of relief, and set off down the garden path.

“I just planted GOO.” Jean stammered.

“I see.” Gladys marched purposefully towards the corner of the avenue. “So the tulips just say GOO?” “Well no,” Jean continued.

“I remembered you’d said we should promote our residents’ association. So after GOO, I began to spell out FY – you know for the…”

“Friends of Yarrow Avenue,” Gladys interrupted. A little tacky, she thought, but at least people would know who was responsible for the tulips.

“Yes,” Jean said, catching her breath. “Only I ran out of bulbs before I could do the A.” “Please tell me my flowers don’t spell the word GOOFY?” Gladys cried. They turned the corner to see poor Mr Pike and his temporary false teeth with the photographer from the Gazette.

“Goofy!” Jean laughed cheerfully, “Yes, that was the cartoon dog’s name.”

The front page of the Gazette the next day was indeed all about the Friends of Yarrow Avenue and their tulips, finally giving Gladys exactly the type of recognition she deserved.

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First Ride: Honda VFR1200F GT DCT love it like I never expected I would. It’s really that good.

In fact, the VFR1200F has won me over in more ways than one. It helps that it’s got a glorious engine. The liquid cooled V4 lump produces 173bhp and is good for 165mph. It sounds wonderful and as the revs increase your helmet is filled with an intoxicating warble. You’ll find it quite addictive.

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You see, this is Honda’s DCT automatic model, a sort of giant, grown-up twist and go scooter that’s not nearly as horrifying to ride as it might sound.

Most bikers will find the idea of losing control of the gears and letting a computer do the shifting for them a cardinal sin – and I’ll happily admit I was one of them – but then I learned to live with the Honda, and you know what: I think most riders will find it hard to go back to a ‘normal’ bike again.

Hop on board the Honda and you’ll find the semi-automatic transmission doesn’t feel as far removed from a standard gearbox after all. The rider selects drive at the push of a button on the handlebars and that familiar ‘clonk’ of a bike’s gear being engaged is still apparent.

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On the road it feels stable and solid to ride. The confidence it inspires in the corners right from the off makes it an easy bike to get on with, and one you’ll want to use whatever the weather. Rarely do you ride a bike that feels as stable in the wet as it does in the dry, but this Honda certainly does.

The VFR is practical too. Our test model features luggage that comes as standard on the GT model, which consists of a top box and panniers (£725 optional extra on other models). These are easy to operate with the ignition key and fit everything you’ll need for a weekend away, or will cope admirably with an ad-hoc trip to the supermarket.

The heated grips (costing £250 usually but standard on this GT) are a welcome addition too.

They warm up quickly and lightly toast your fingers on colder morning rides.

The usual excellent Honda build quality is very much apparent. The fit and finish of the switchgear is beautiful and certainly feels like it justifies the £14,599 price tag. The shaft drive is an added bonus – it’s refined and convenient, reducing on cleaning rituals (especially with those classy white wheels) and cuts down on the need for maintenance.

There’s a lot to love about the VFR1200F. Once you get over the initial shock of not having to grab a clutch – and believe me you’ll go for it more than once before you remember it’s not there – then the VFR really is easy to fall for.

Practical, comfortable, incredibly swift and great fun – it’s very close to being the perfect all-rounder you’ve always promised yourself.

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Lovely lady Ginny was found living rough in someone’s garden, so she’s more than ready to get her rump settled into a proper home. She is a very happy little cat and loves to be around people.

Nothing makes her purr louder than when she’s sitting on your lap enjoying some fuss – she’s greedy for the attention!

Three year old Ginny has had some problems with her skin, more than likely caused by a serious flea infestation combined with a flea allergy. Don’t worry though she is now free of the pesky blighters and on the road to recovery.

Ginny is on medication to help prevent her skin issues reoccurring and any new owner will need to be able to continue this treatment to keep her happy and well.

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1 in 2 of us will be afflicted with cancer in our lives. Macmillan provide the most amazing support to anyone who needs it so please help me raise as much money as I can. Without fundraising, Macmillan wouldn’t exist. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Catriona-Moon Catriona Moon BSc(Hons) BVSc CertAVP(EP) MRCVS Station House Vets

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I have been fortunate enough to be selected as 1 of 12 riders to take part in a 1 mile 1 furlong flat race round the Knavesmire at York Racecourse on June 17th 2017 to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, kindly sponsored by Best Western Hotels.

Now, I have never sat on a racehorse before and this event will be in front of a grandstand full of 25,000 people at the end of a normal race day, riding a fully fledged racehorse!

I lost my Grandma to pancreatic cancer in February 2016 and I had close dealings with Macmillan Cancer Support during the difficult period from her diagnosis to her departing this world. As a fitting tribute to my Grandma, who worked for Coral Bookmakers for many years, I am excited to be taking part in the Best Western Hotels and Macmillan “Ride of Their Lives” 2017.

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Looking for a hobby or sports club?

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ACTIVITIES AND HOBBIES

HUNTINGTON OVER SIXTIES CLUB

CLAXTON & SAND HUTTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Rachel 07970 956022.

NEW EARSWICK BRIDGE CLUB 01904 760639.

STRENSALL READING GROUP

CRAFT AND CHAT GROUP 01904 762255.

NEW EARSWICK CAMERA CLUB

Sarah 01904 490876 or Pam 01904 764518.

CUPPA IN THE LOUNGE

newearswick.cc@ btinternet.com or martinstubbsyork@hotmail. com

STRENSALL STRIDERS Facebook or Email strensallstriders@outlook. com.

NEW EARSWICK FLOWER CLUB

WRITERS TOGETHER

01904 400315

EWENIQUE MACHINE KNITTING CLUB 01904 399697.

FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB jands.chambers@zen. co.uk.

FNT wwwfntyork.orgor email fnt@gmail.com

HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB paulinewatkins@ hotmail.co.uk or www. haxbyandwigginton flowerclub.com

HAXBY & WIGGINTON GARDENING CLUB Ginny Mason 01904 768516

HAXBY & WIGGINTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Clare 079800 26690.

Sonia 01904 632782.

www.newearswick flowerclub.org uk or 01904-763090.

NEW EARSWICK SWIMMING CLUB 01904 768163 or www. newearswicksc.co.uk.

Coaching enquiries: 01904 765397 or email memberships@ newearswicksc.co.uk.

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY GROUP Bryan 01904 764648 or www.yorkareagroup.co.uk.

SHERIFF HUTTON ANGLERS Mr M Kirby 01904 415932 or Mr P Wileman 07983 300068 or www.shanglers. wordpress.com

Community Centre, off Barley Rise, Strensall STRENSALL DINING GROUP 01904 490987.

Betty 01904 701972 or Linda 07484 180696.

YORK & DISTRICT SPINNERS, WEAVERS & DYERS www.yorks-guild-wsd. org.uk Madeline 01904 784274 or m.evans104@gmail.com

YORK AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Thurs, 8pm at the Bishopthorpe Social Club

YORK BONSAI SOCIETY. Andy 01757 268145.

YORK CAVING CLUB 07747 063181 or www. yorkcavingclub.org.uk or info@yorkcavingclub. org.uk.

YORK FLOWER CLUB

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB

SILVER SONG BOX

Val Whitcher 01904 761282

STRENSALL ST MARY’S ART GROUP

For information please call Elaine on 07706 119435 or email elainesectan@yahoo. co.uk

01904 492217 or 01904 490079

YORK GARRISON WAR GAMING CLUB

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

HUNTINGTON BRIDGE CLUB Marianne 01904 761892.

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Thea Jacob 01904 634390

STRENSALL BRIDGE CLUB John 01904 769618.

STRENSALL CAKE CLUB 3rd Wed mthly. 7-9.30pm at Durlston Drive

Lee on 07990 544365 or www.yorkgarrison.co.uk

YORK MODEL BOAT CLUB Carol 01904 766691 or Richard 01904 766691 or www.yorkmodelboatclub. co.uk

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

YORKSHIRE MINIATURISTS ASSOCIATION Ann 01757 288974 or Elizabeth 01904 795361.

YOUTH CLUBS AT OAKEN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE 01904 769176. info@oakengrove.org.uk

YORK JAPAN SOCIETY Are you interested in Japan? Are you Japanese or do you speak Japanese? The York Japan Society holds monthly meetings to promote intercultural understanding and language exchange.

For details: email yorkjapansociety@ outlook.com or find us on Facebook.

YORK RI SPEAKERS CLUB Peter Jensen at yorkshirecomic@gmail.com

YORK SCRIBES www.yorkscribes.co.uk

YORK LADIES CIRCLE www.ladiescircle.co.uk/ York.

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ADVICE & SUPPORT AGE UK YORK 01904 627995 or visit www.ageukyork.org.uk.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SOCIETY 01904 567701 or yorkservices@alzheimers. org.uk or www. alzheimers.org.uk.

SAVE A BABY’S LIFE Workshops Held throughout the City.

01904767452

BREATHE EASY YORK Sue 01904 410003 or www.breatheeasyyork. co.uk.

CANCER CARE CENTRE 01904 721166.

CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAU 0844 826 9705 or www. yorkcab.org.uk.

EBOR LIFESAVING CLUB Marie 01904425751 or email eborlsc@hotmail. co.uk

HALVES 01904 345870 or email info@arkchurch.co.uk

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY YORK BRANCH 01904 758577 or www2. mssociety.org.uk/York

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP Ron 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or mail ron. middlemass@outlook.com

MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP Lesley Ogle 01347 822919 or lesleyandderekogle@ hotmail.com

OAKEN GROVE SURFERS 01904 769176.

OLDER CITIZENS ADVOCACY YORK – OCAY 01904 676200 or ocay@ btconnect.com.

PARKINSONS UK Jayne 0844 2253632 or Kate 01904 758355.

REFLECT 01904 676710 or visit

www.reflectyork.co.uk

SAMARITANS OF YORK & DISTRICT 01904 655888 or 08457 909090 or www. samaritans.org.uk.

SHOPMOBILITY IN YORK 01904 679222.

THE ENCEPHALITIS SOCIETY Admin Line: 01653 692583. Support Line 01653 699599 or mail@ encephalitis.info. or visit www.encephalitis.info

THE WILBERFORCE TRUST 49 North Moor Road, Huntington, York, YO32 9QN 01904 760037. www. wilberforcetrust.org.uk

YORK AND DISTRICT PAIN MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Gordon 01904 491141 or Jill 01904 708490 or www. ypmsg.co.uk.

YORK CARERS CENTRE

ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

HAXBY & WIGGINTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

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

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS YORK LOCAL GROUP

STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

Ian 01904 768516.

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 01904 411821.

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITION

7.15pm on last Wed of month in Strensall Village Hall.

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP Meg 01347 878 136 or meg.ashbridge@hotmail. co.uk

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

YORK LIBRARIES 01904 552660.

MUSIC & THEATRE CITY OF YORK PIPE BAND Laura 01904 763243 or John 01423 879519.

Supporting unpaid carers who live, or care for someone who lives, in York. www.yorkcarers centre.co.uk. 01904 715490 enquiries@ yorkcarers centre.co.uk

01904 760659.

EUPHONICS LADIES CHOIR.

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY 01904 766206 or www.riverfosssociety. co.uk

Val 01904 758285

FRIENDS OF YORK THEATRE ROYAL.

FUNDRAISING

YORK CORONARY SUPPORT GROUP TRUST

BRITISH RED CROSS

GENERATION GROOVE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND

www.ycsgt.org.uk

YORVIK GATEWAY CLUB. 07593 380973 or www. yorkvikgatewayclub.co.uk

YORK RACIAL EQUALITY NETWORK 01904 642600 or info@ yren.co.uk or www.yren. co.uk

YORK RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS GROUP (YORKRA) Meet on the 2nd Saturday of every month at Priory Street Centre 3-5pm. Visit www.yorkra. org or email susan. blore@btinternet.com or call Susan on 01904 642227

Linda 01904 692550 or Helen 01904 693027.

FRIENDS OF YORK HOSPITALS. 01904 726762 or email friendsofyorkhospital@york. nhs.uk.

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

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

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friends@yorktheatreroyal. co.uk.

Martin Leach 07790 566492 or www. generationgroove.org.uk

HAXBY SINGERS. Bob or Edna on 01904 769136

HEWORTH LADIES CHOIR 01904 491913 or 01904 270342 or johnallman189@ btinternet.com

TAKE A BOW 01904 769176 or info@ oakengrove.org

TRACK 29 LADIES CLOSE HARMONY CHOIR Contact Polly on 01904 424902 or 07467 069476 or email geofft1944@ hotmail.co.uk or Denise on 01904 639126

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STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS

yahoo.com.marygatepre schoolyork.co.uk

info@ stamfordbridgesingers. co.uk or www. stamfordbridgesingers. co.uk

ORCHARD PARK PRESCHOOL

THE COBWEB ORCHESTRA (YORK GROUP) Wednesday evenings, Steiner School, Fulford Patrick 07733 266792; patrickcburnett@gmail. com

www.poppletonunderfives. org.uk or 07530 342716

http://www. cobweborchestra.org.uk/

THE MONDAY PLAYERS, ESCRICK www.mondayplayers.com

THE SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BAND Charles 07802 190250.

YORK CONCERT BAND .

Jill 01904 629065.

YORK FAMILY CHOIR www.singingcommunities. co.uk

YORK LIGHT ORCHESTRA 01904 870759 or www. ylo.org.uk.

PLAYGROUPS EARWIGS, NEW EARSWICK 01904 552646.

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

LITTLE FISHES Strensall 01904 490683 THE WONDER YEARS 01904 758717 www.the-wonder-years. co.uk

HUNTINGTON PRESCHOOL & TODDLERS Lynne 01904 765017 or enquiries@ huntingtonpreschool.org. uk.

MARYGATE PRESCHOOL 07922 538027. marygatepreschoolyork@

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Sandra 07407 700315 or 01904 626361.

POPPLETON UNDER FIVES

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

(Stockton Lane) Contact Anne Tong 01904 425046

DUNNINGTON SCOUTS, CUBS & BEAVERS Brian Prince 01904 489364/07552 353571 or bjprince56@yahoo.co.uk

DUNNINGTON RAINBOWS & BROWNIES Karen Prince 01904 489364.

2ND HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCOUT GROUP

SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP.

Linda Parkinson 01904 769167.

Margaret 01347 878314

HAXBY MOOR DISTRICT GIRL GUIDING

SHIPTON PRE-SCHOOL & TODDLERS. 07546 571089.

SINNINGTON PRE SCHOOL Kerry or Suzanne 07799727656.

STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP Fiona 07746 806426.

STRENSALL TINY STEPS TODDLER GROUP 01904 442826

STRENSALL STEPPING STONES PRE-SCHOOL Vicki 01904 442826

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

UKELELE SOCIETY The Fox Inn, Stockton on the Forest Bring your own ukulele and join fellow enthusiasts. Come and join us every other Wednesday evening at 8 pm.

For more details contact Paul on 400747

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

SCOUTS & GUIDES CHRIST CHURCH RAINBOWS, BROWNIES & GUIDES

www.girlguiding.org.uk/ interested. Emma Chester 01904 760258 or email chester.emma@btinternet. com

1ST HEWORTH SCOUT GROUP Matthew 07974901386 or www.1st-heworth. org.uk 29TH YORK (HUNTINGTON ALL SAINTS) RAINBOWS Stephanie Easton 07875 541520

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

CHRISTCHURCH SCOUT GROUP (STOCKTON LANE) Simon Errington 01904 430651

STOCKTON ON THE FOREST SCOUT GROUP Kath Shapcott 01904 421096.

AIR CADETS, EASINGWOLD 2487@aircadets.org

SOCIETIES CIVIL SERVICE MOTORING ASSOCIATION (CSMA NOW “BOUNDLESS”) Open to all civil and public servants. Contact 01757 706981 or email janice.st@

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HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A Dorothy 01904 767392

MINSTER LIONS CLUB OF YORK Tel: 0845 833 9578. Email: info@minster-lions.org.uk

STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Dorothea Scarlett 01904 761198

WHITE ROSE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION Peter West 01765 640409 email: peterwest33@ yahoo.co.uk.

WIGGINTON & HAXBY OVER SIXTIES Margaret 01904 760625

WIGGINTON & HAXBY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Angela Bailey 01904 763229. wiggihaxbywi. wordpress.com

VILLAGE HALL HIRE FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY VILLAGE HALL Fiona 01904 468773.

HAXBY SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB 01904 768300 www. haxbysportsand socialclub.co.uk

HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL www.haxbymemorialhall. org or 01904 764358.

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL 01904 760044.

OAKEN GROVE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE

Catherine or Ellie 01904 769176.

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

POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL

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www.poppletonroadhall. org.uk. or 786008

01904 468001

YORK RAMBLERS www.yorkramblers.org.uk or eastyorkshireramblers. org.uk

SHERIFF HUTTON VILLAGE HALL

SPORTS CLUBS

SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON VILLAGE HALL

Steph 07913 409 689 or email villagehall@ sheriffhutton.co.uk

SHIPTON COMMUNITY CENTRE www.facebook.com/ ShiptonByBeningbrough or 01904 470586.

SKELTON VILLAGE HALL www.skeltonvillagehall. co.uk. Bookings Secretary on 01904 470564

STOCKTON-ON-THEFOREST VILLAGE HALL For all enquiries and bookings please contact Jill Hawkins on tel (01904) 400442

STRENSALL AND TOWTHORPE VILLAGE HALL strensallvillagehall. co.uk Email strensallhallbookings@ yahoo.co.uk , or call Charlotte on 07562 398777.

THE BOARD SCHOOL HUNTINGTON MEETING CENTRE 01904 760246 or 760044 or maureen@ huntingtoncentre.plus.com

THE OLD SCHOOL, WIGGINTON John and Wendy Jeffery 01904 760764 or email: clerk@ wiggintonparishcouncil. org.uk.

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

WIGBY WALKERS Joyce 01904 762605 or Sheila 01904 692519

CAPOEIRA IN YORK John Jobling on john@ciyc. org.uk or 07962963406

FUN SQUASH Dunnington. 5-8 years.

Gary on 07739 808698 or email gs.crossland@ btinternet.com

DUNNINGTON SPORTS CLUB - TABLE TENNIS Tuesday evenings, 7.30 - 10pm. Angie 07919 577522 or Ron 01904 489046

HAXBY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Ian 07909 991541or www. haxbykarate.co.uk or info@ haxbykarate.co.uk.

HAXBY TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Neil 01904 761908.

HEWORTH TENNIS CLUB www.heworthtennisclub. co.uk or email info@ heworthtennisclub.co.uk

HUNTINGTON TUESDAY MIXED BADMINTON CLUB Pauline Thompson 01904 653327

HUNTINGTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Karl 07896 674299 or gafbr@rocketmail.com.

Jason 07714471271

HUNTINGTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB PETANQUE CLUB We are a small Petanque (boules) club that plays at Huntington Sports & Social Club, North Lane, every Thursday evening from 6pm. Playing is free but if you decide you like it and would like to join there is a small annual subscription to the Sports & Social Club - which has

a bar! No special clothing or equipment is needed to get started. Call Kevin on 768381 or Sheila on 768849

NEW EARSWICK CRICKET CLUB Paul 07533655470 or paul.stimpson3@ btinternet.com or Matt 07885282937 or matty_ noble@hotmail. co.uk

HAXBY NETBALL CLUB Hannah on 07811 428731 HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB Pam 07547 095 603 or junior section, Audrey Smith 01904 761641.

NEW EARSWICK INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Bowling Coaching Sessions. Every Friday Evening 6.30 – 8pm Tel: 750230.

All new bowlers welcome

NEW EARSWICK TENNIS CLUB Joanne 07835 948593 HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB Audrey Smith 01904 761641 / 07936 746 439 / 07547 095 603

TORASHIN KARATE CLUB Ian on 01904 490753 or ian.torashin@gmail.com www.torashin.co.uk

PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUB Ruth 07886926420

POPPLETON BADMINTON CLUB Caroline Steel 01904 787191 or carosteel@ hotmail.co.uk

SANDBURN HALL BADMINTON CLUB. Stephen Marshall 01904 490440.

SHERIFF HUTTON BOWLS CLUB

yahoo.co.uk or Roy Thompson 01347878644 email: thompsonroy5@ gmail.com

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

STRENSALL FOOTBALL CLUB. Clare Inkster 07932 392231

STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUB Jenny 01904 491010

STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS Jackie 01904 492993

STRENSALL THURSDAY EVENING BADMINTON CLUB Stephen Marshall 01904 490440 or stephen. marshall2@homecall.co.uk

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WIGGINTON & HAXBY TABLE TENNIS wiggintonhaxbytable tennis.co.uk

WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB For enquiries, please contact Norma 01904765095 or email normacdavies@icloud.com

WIGGINTON GRASSHOPPERS Richard 07814 266987

YORK HOTSHOTS CHEERLEADING CLUB Anna 07507638804 or e-mail yorkhotshots@ hotmail.co.uk

YORK ROULEURS www.yorkrouleurs.co.uk or email yorkrouleurs@gmail. com

YORK TENNIS CLUB Clifton Park. www. yorktennisclub.net or John Moore on 07896636173

Jill Johnson 01347878545.

Email: jilljohnson878@

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MOBILITY

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York Montessori Nursery....65 OPTICIANS

Haxby Opticians................59 PAINTERS & DECORATORS

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York Environmental Services.. .......................................26 PETS

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Creases Away Ironing Service.............................22

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JOINERY

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