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LUCY WORSLEY AT YORK LITERATURE FESTIVAL
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CELEBRATING WOMEN IN ENTERPRISE ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
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elcome to our March edition…
When I think back to starting out in business almost 13 years ago, I never had a fixed idea, a grand design of where the business would go – if anywhere! With absolutely no experience of publishing, design, sales, office work – well anything relevant really – it was a steep learning curve indeed! My family thought I was completely mad but I was passionate about supporting our local area, both our businesses and community groups, and I think over the years we’ve sort of achieved this. Undoubtedly there are always challenges ahead, but with my trusty team I’m pretty relaxed about the future, if still with no grand design! Our communities and businesses are rich with successful people, both male and female. But for this issue, we are, without apology, celebrating International Women’s Day 2018 by running a feature on women entrepreneurs. In waving a flag for ‘women in business’, we’ve been talking to some of our brilliant women-owned businesses and those that are advertising in this month’s magazine are easy to find by the purple star on their advert. Support them, they’ve achieved so much! 2018 also marks 100 years since some women gained the vote on the same terms as men. There is, as usual, lots happening in the area. Holly and Nicky have been very busy putting our ever growing listings together. It being spring soon, everywhere is waking up, opening up and
10 Register your scarecrow 12 Puzzles 14 Dot Peen 16 Short Story – Magnus 20 Books – March Medley 21 Celebrating women in enterprise 26 How to survive Easter treats by Howardian Dental Practice 28 Singing for IDAS 32 Yorkshire Cajun Music & Dance Festival 34 Do I really have to brush my dog’s teeth? 36 Am I depressed or sad? 41 York Literature Festival 42 Travel to Madagascar 45 Quiz night in aid of York Hospital Radio 47 What’s on in and around York 62 Motoring – Six things people hate about the Lamborghini Urus 69 Gardening – Get your soil in shape 74 Local groups
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“I’m not being funny but I’ve got washing out.” Rhiannon rubbed condensation off the kitchen window. “My sheets are going to smell of sausages.” “What’s that, dear?” Alan looked up from glossing the skirting. “They’re lighting a barbeque next door,” she said, “though it’s hardly the weather.” “Maybe their oven’s not working,” Alan said. “You know what it’s like when you move house.” “Shall I pop round and say something?” Rhiannon asked. Judging by the fact that Rhiannon had been spying through the window all weekend, Alan might have guessed that she would concoct an excuse to inspect the new neighbours. “Why don’t I just bring the washing in?” Alan suggested. He felt that complaining about sausages wasn’t a great way to welcome anyone, especially not a celebrity, to the street. “That’s no use,” Rhiannon muttered, “you can see even less from the garden.” “That’s not what I meant,” said Alan. “If you really want to know who it is, why don’t you just go and say hello?” “I don’t want to come across as pushy,” Rhiannon said dismissively. “But you’re happy to come across as moany?” Alan laughed. The new couple had moved in on Friday, and Alan had yet to catch a glimpse of them. Their old neighbours, the Bingleys, while being useless at the pub quiz, were always happy to feed his tortoise, Magnus, while he was away. He wasn’t certain how he was going to adapt to having celebrity neighbours. “How do you know he’s famous?” he asked, joining Rhiannon by the window. “From the Bingley’s estate agent,” Rhiannon said. “Look, here he comes now.” They stood on their tiptoes to see the top of a bald head behind the overgrown clematis. “With a head that shape,” Rhiannon said, “I can’t help thinking of that Captain Picard.” “You mean Patrick Stewart?” Alan said. “Yes, him off Star Trek,” Rhiannon nodded. “I hope he’s going to prune the Bingley’s clematis.” They were startled by the sound of the doorbell. A dishevelled lady stood on their doorstep. “Sorry to bother you,” she smiled. “I’m Brenda.
We’ve just moved in next door.” “Welcome to the street,” Alan said. “How are you settling in?” “You know how these things are.” She ran a hand through her unruly hair. “I’m afraid I have to start with an apology. Our oven’s broken and Patrick came up with the idea of having a barbeque.” Rhiannon nudged Alan in the ribs. “I’ve noticed your washing’s out,” Brenda continued. “Sorry if it smells of burgers.” “Don’t worry about that,” Rhiannon smiled conspiratorially. “I hear your husband’s a bit of a celebrity.” “That got around fast,” Brenda said in surprise. “I’d prefer it if you didn’t mention it though.” “We totally respect his privacy,” Alan nodded, then added. “After all, he’s boldly gone where no man has gone before.” Brenda raised her eyebrows. “Will Patrick be around much or off filming?” Rhiannon chipped in. “Maybe rehearsing a play?” “He’s not really into amateur dramatics.” Brenda frowned. “Besides, his job at Argos keeps him busy.” There was a confused silence between them. “So, he isn’t Captain Picard?” Rhiannon asked eventually. Brenda stared at them. Alan cleared his throat. “How exactly is your husband famous?” “I’ll tell you,” Brenda sighed. “But like I said, don’t mention it, or he’ll never stop going on about it.” The couple leaned in closer. “Years ago,” Brenda began, “he was a contestant on Mastermind.” “Really?” said Rhiannon cheerfully. “What was his chosen specialist subject?” “Tortoises,” Brenda smiled wanly. Alan rocked on his heels with pleasure. He liked his new neighbours already. By Jackie Brewster
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Books March Medley
This month’s collection of recent releases includes modern fairy tales, a psychological thriller and historical fiction at its finest. THE TOYMAKERS - ROBERT DINSDALE
It’s 1917 and pregnant teenager Cathy Wray seeks sanctuary at a London toy store. She soon discovers that these toys are unlike any she’s ever seen before. There’s a clockwork dog that’s devoted to his master, paper trees that grow from seed, and toy soldiers that wage battles on their own. Cathy learns to call The Emporium home, and the people who own it her family. But then the First World War breaks out, and nothing will ever be quite as magical again. The Toymakers is a must for fans of Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus.
THE SACRIFICE BOX - MARTIN STEWART
Five friends make a pact one summer’s day, when they find an old stone box in the woods. Several years later, one of them breaks the rules and dark forces are unleashed, including a killer teddy bear, zombie crows and a demonic puppet. The five must put aside their differences and come together to appease the box before it’s too late. Aimed at teens and young adults, The Sacrifice Box is a winning blend of coming of age drama and supernatural horror.
HAPPINESS FOR HUMANS - P.Z. REIZEN
Romantic comedy meets sci-fi in this enjoyable novel. Aiden’s creators know that he’s an intelligent piece of software, which can read books in under a millisecond, review films and tell jokes. What they don’t know is that Aiden has developed feelings, or that his favourite person is Jen, who helps develop Aiden’s conversational skills. Aiden decides Jen would be happier in a relationship, so sets her up on a date. But Aiden isn’t the only intelligent AI on the loose, and not all of them have such good intentions.
WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM - MARY LYNN BRACHT
Approximately 200,000 young Korean women and girls were enslaved by the Japanese army in the Second World War. Thousands of these ‘comfort women’ died from the abuse they experienced. White Chrysanthemum tells the fictional story of 15 year old Hana, who is kidnapped after stepping in to rescue her little sister, Emi. Several decades later, we meet Emi in her desperate last attempt to find out what happened to Hana all those years ago. While White Chrysanthemum is, at times, painful to read, it’s impossible to put down and a must-read for lovers of historical fiction.
THE BEGINNING OF THE WORLD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT - JEN CAMPBELL
This collection of modern fairy tales is dark, twisted and beautiful, and range from the macabre to the heart-warming. You’ll read about a mermaid in an aquarium, a boy who suspects his sister has two souls, and a man who uses animal hearts to keep his girlfriend’s love. There are elements of wellknown myths and fairy stories, but this collection is more Brothers Grimm than Disney. Captivating.
EVERYTHING IS LIES - HELEN CALLAGHAN
Sophia arrives home one day to find her mother dead and her father lying in a pool of blood. The police are convinced it’s a clear case of attempted murder-suicide, and Sophia is the only one who can prove her mother’s innocence. As she delves into her mother’s past, she uncovers tales of a secret cult, and learns more about her family, and herself, than she could ever have imagined. A tense psychological thriller with plenty of twists and turns.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 8TH MARCH 2018
CELEBRATING OUR LOCAL
WOMEN IN BUSINESS Currently in the UK just 22% of small and medium sized businesses are majority women-owned. Small firms already make a huge contribution to our economy; if we were to harness the still largely untapped potential of women entrepreneurship, it could lead to additional jobs, economic growth and a more diverse and representative small business community. Federation of Small Businesses, 2016
Celebrating Our Women Entrepreneurs On International Women’s Day 8th March 2018
Alongside International Women’s Day on 8th March and the 100th anniversary this year of some women getting the right to vote, we thought it a great opportunity to celebrate our local businesswomen. International Women’s Day was founded in 1911 as part of the fight for gender equality and to celebrate female achievement. It is not associated with any one group but brings together governments, women’s organisations, corporations and charities.
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omen are crucial to economic growth and never more so than in our local area. In deciding to run this as a feature this month, it was with confidence that in our area we have many and diverse businesses owned and run by women.
Many years on, in what context do we celebrate this day when women have achieved so much? Maybe this is a bit of a tall question for the Handy Mag and we can defer to reports from the World
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All of the businesses that are owned by women throughout the Handy Mag this month have a purple star placed on the top corner of their advert. We’re very lucky to be in an area with so many brilliant women entrepreneurs! of single person businesses are owned and run by women, which as a figure is growing but still low. However, in our local area, towns like Helmsley, Malton, Pickering and even York seem to be faring better than the UK average. In 2016 six out of ten town centre businesses in Helmsley were owned by women and in Malton (anecdotally), the situation we see from our windows is similar. Last year the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) published a report called ‘Women in Enterprise: The Untapped Potential’ which attempted to
understand the challenges faced by women business owners, but also identify solutions that would increase the number of women actually setting up in business. While the report found that women-led businesses face many of the same challenges all small firms encounter, including cash flow issues and difficulty accessing finance, there appeared to be issues which were more acute for women-led businesses. The FSB spoke to more than 1900 women business owners in the UK and found the key challenges included achieving credibility for the business, balancing work and family life, and a lack of confidence. The report also recognised that an increase in women entrepreneurship was vital to creating a dynamic and vibrant business community. As you’d expect, at the Handy Mag, we talk to a lot of businesses, many of whom are womenowned – and of course we are one ourselves! Based on our experience, women entrepreneurs work differently (To my husband and son; please note I said differently, not better!). Sarah Clark, owner of Interiors at Nine to Eleven for 12 years, says “There are still lots of old school attitudes in business and a challenge in being taken seriously but I believe that women have a creative approach, are open minded and don’t conform to previous business stereotypes.”
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Celebrating being a woman in business for over 12 years! “I believe that the size and magnitude of womenled businesses in generally underestimated. There remains lots of old school attitudes in business and ‘jobs for the boys’. We work on many building sites and struggled to be taken seriously in the early days. These days, of course, it has become much easier with experience. Business is all about embracing change and being creative and I believe women in business are great at this. Women do work differently. We improve constantly by being open minded and fearless. I love pioneering new ideas and concepts in the business and this nonconformity has made us stand out.”
Sarah Clark, owner at Interiors at Nine to Eleven in Malton, says 2018 is going to be their best year yet! She explains, “I have a fantastic team of mainly women who deliver a personalised highly qualified service for our clients. I pride myself on mentoring and employing local people to give our clients something uniquely different and wow them with something they cannot do themselves or buy elsewhere. We are entirely unique, innovative and individual!” Since taking over the business 12 years ago, the business has grown every year. The team work from a beautiful retail showroom at the heart of Malton which gives a visual platform for their beautiful work whilst offering lifestyle gifts, accessories. It is itself a destination! On being a woman in business, Sarah highlights her main challenges over the years:
“At Interiors at Nine to Eleven we are passionate about design, striving for individuality constantly creates exciting fresh ideas. Our enthusiasm for interiors is limitless and this produces truly distinctive results” Visit Interiors at Nine to Eleven at the top of Malton Market Place. The showroom offers an inspirational and comfortable environment to shop, design and showcase their bespoke products and services.
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Timeline
1909 In accordance with a declaration by the
Socialist Party of America, the first National Woman’s Day was observed across the US on 28 February.
1910 At the second International Conference
of Working Women in Copenhagen, Clara Zetkin (Leader of the ‘Women’s Office’ for the Social Democratic Party in Germany) tabled the idea of International Women’s Day.
1911 International Women’s Day was honoured the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on 19 March.
1913-1914 On the eve of World War I,
campaigning for peace, Russian women observed their first IWD in February. International Women’s Day was transferred to 8 March. In 1914 in London there was a march from Bow to Trafalgar Square in support of women’s suffrage on 8 March. Sylvia Pankhurst was arrested in front of Charing Cross station on her way to speak in Trafalgar Square.
1918
The Representation of the People Act was passed which allowed women over the age of 30 who met a property qualification to vote. Although 8.5 million women met this criteria, it only represented 40 per cent of the total population of women in the UK
1928
All women in the UK over 21 were given the right to vote.
1975 International Women’s Day was celebrated for the first time by the United Nations in 1975.
2011 On the centenary of International Women’s
Day. In the US, President Obama proclaimed March 2011 to be “Women’s History Month”, calling Americans to mark IWD by reflecting on “the extraordinary accomplishments of women” in shaping the country’s history.
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How to survive Easter Treats
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e wouldn’t be human if we didn’t enjoy the odd treat and Easter seems to be the time of Year (close on the heels of Christmas) when we get to indulge our sweet tooth. by Christine Parker
As dentists these are the peak times BDS (GDC 72136) for dental breakages associated with sweeties and with even NHS crowns costing hundreds of pounds the avoidance of damage in the first place would seem sensible.
So how do I get to enjoy my Easter treats and not suffer the consequences? These simple bits of advice might help: Don’t store chocolate in the fridge as it makes it very hard and likely to shear off the side or corner of a filled or worn tooth, many times this can result in a tooth needing to be crowned . If the weather is hot take it out 20 minutes before and let it get nearer to room temperature but always keep hard materials away from heavily filled teeth. Personally I would never bite toffee, chunky chocolate or Crème eggs all have a really good thickness to them. To reduce your risk of tooth decay try to eat any sweeties immediately after your meal as a dessert, they might not improve your waistline but they won’t add to your risk of decay. The very worst thing to do is to spread them out between mealtimes as this puts your teeth under attack for much longer.
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Singing For Safety On 2 March at 7.30 at Trinity Methodist Church, Norton, Harmonia Choir will be “Singing for Safety” to raise funds to support the work of Independent Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS). IDAS started life as York Women’s Aid over 40 years ago and are current partners of Methodist Women in Britain, in the Yorkshire North East District. York Women’s Aid was one of the first refuge providers in the UK and was developed from a 2 bedroom flat donated by a local businessman. More than 10 years ago they started to work outside of the area of York to deliver community based services in Easingwold and Northallerton. They also began providing support to male victims of abuse. To reflect our new areas of work and our new remit, they decided to change the name to Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS). In 2010, Harrogate Women’s Aid decided to merge with IDAS and over the next few years, Selby and Craven Domestic Abuse Services decided to do the same. They now work across Yorkshire and have won contracts in Scarborough, Ryedale and Barnsley as well as a countywide contract to provide ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) support to victims and survivors of sexual violence in North Yorkshire. IDAS provides comprehensive support and advice to victims and survivors. Their services include community based support, high quality refuge and dispersed accommodation for people who need to escape violence, help for children and young people, peer mentoring and group work. They offer a confidential, free 24 hour helpline and access to support via their Live Chat service. For more information on IDAS and how you can be involved go to: www.idas.org.uk Tickets for the concert are available on the door, from choir members and from clark.janice@ gmail.com
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Yorkshire Cajun Music & Dance Festival
Taking place over the weekend of 16th - 18th March at the Milton Room in Malton, this year’s Festival will for the first time, include a Cajun Ceilidh for St Patrick’s Day and a Vintage Dance with York Vintage Dance Group.
Well known and loved on the Cajun scene, Charlie Skelton has put together a special band for the Saturday evening Ceilidh and organisers are delighted to welcome the Rhythm Exchange Band from York who will play at the Vintage dance on Sunday afternoon, when of course there will be chance to wear that vintage gear! Each of these dances will be preceded by morning dance workshops to put dancers, new to these styles, through their paces. There will also be the usual mix of seven great Cajun & Zydeco bands from the UK and Europe and the festival weekend will again be expanded for locals and early arrivals, to include a Thursday night gig by Bosco Beret. The main festival kicks off on Friday with Cajun band, Acadian Strings at 7pm. A real treat follows at 9pm with Trio Hot Creole - a brand new line up featuring Chris Hall the undoubted supremo of British Cajun and Phil Underwood another hugely influential figure on the scene. This ‘supergroup’ is completed by Hazel Scott’s guitar and vocals. Saturday is packed with workshops, music sessions, the Mardi Gras parade with Rough Chowder, the Cajun Ceilidh and at 8.15pm Manchester band Cajun Specials make their festival debut and, from Holland the exciting Vuig band will close Saturday night. Sunday has more workshops, music session, film show, the Vintage Band and festival favourites Bosco Beret are joined on stage by Malton’s own Nick Thompson (of the Legendary Buttermountain Boys). Chris Halls Double Shots were so brilliant last year that they just had to be asked back again to close the festival and no doubt lead our now famous finale! The Festival is once again supporting the charity North Yorkshire Music Therapy. Booking form and full details can be found on the website www.yorkshirecajun.com
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Named Cardiff Singer of the Named Cardiff Singer of the World in 2017, mezzo-soprano World in 2017, mezzo-soprano Catriona Morison was the firstCatriona Morison was the firstever British winner of the compeever British winner the ‘silky, competition, admired for ofher tition,smoky admired for her dra‘silky, lightly tone, easygoing lightlyflair smoky easygoing dramatic and tone, unflappable poise’ matic York flair and unflappable poise’ (New Times). She joins (New York Glynn Times).forShe joins Christopher a wideChristopher Glynnthat fortakes a wideranging programme in ranging programme that takes the colourful world of Mahler’sin the colourful world of Mahler’s Des Knaben Wunderhorn Lieder – Des Knaben Wunderhorn tales of soldiers, children,Lieder lovers – of soldiers, lovers and spirits from German folklore – tales alongside famous children, and evocative and from German folklore – Korngold. alongside famous and evocative songsspirits by Purcell, Brahms, Fauré and songs by Purcell, Brahms, Fauré and Korngold. ‘a singer of much character, real musical intelligence and the possessor of a ‘a singer of much musical intelligence and the possessor of a mezzo voice that ischaracter, wonderful’real – The Guardian mezzo voice that is wonderful’ – The Guardian ‘rich sounds with some Dame Janet moments. She was at her most impressive ‘rich with final some of Dame Janet earlier moments. Shethewas at her most impressive where depth of her engagement in thesounds Song Prize two nights with words and music heldnights one inearlier the moment’ Magazine where –theOpera depth of her engagement in theboth Song Prize final of two with both words and music held one in the moment’ – Opera Magazine
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York Literature Festival 15th - 26th March
The 2018 programme has a wide variety of authors, artists, book readings, talks and events taking place across various venues in York. It starts with a special joint-launch event celebrating York Writers. The York Centre for Writing will launch at York St John University and members of the Creative Writing department will read from their work before Rob O’Connor, the York Literature Festival Director, will interview Fiona Mozley about her success in 2017 with her MAN Booker Prize shortlisted debut novel, Elmet. This year’s programme contains a specific strand of events looking at History and Historical Fiction. Dr Lucy Worsley will talk about Jane Austen, Sir Simon Jenkins discusses the impact of railway stations, Dr Lindsey Fitzharris will talk about the grisly history of Victorian surgery and Dr Janina Ramirez talks about medieval mysticism. To celebrate the 200 year anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, there will be an event with Shelley scholar Professor Angela Wright. In addition, children’s fiction headliner, Guy Bass, will be on hand to introduce his own imaginative interpretation
of Frankenstein’s Monster, Stitch Head. Other events include: Rachel Joyce at Bettys Tearooms, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, Johnny Ball, the Medicinal Chef Dale Pinnock, and a pre-festival event with Elizabeth Buchan and Joy Rhoades. There are also poetry events for all ages, drama performances and creative writing workshops, including the return of the Writers and Artists One Day Creative Writing Conference. This year sees the return of the York Literature Festival HUB with writing groups from the local area at York Theatre Royal. The festival has also partnered with The Wilberforce Trust to present an exclusive event, Poetry for All, including a large screen projection and a BSL interpretation. Rob O’Connor said: “Once again, our thanks go to our headline sponsors, Baillie Gifford, and to our ever-expanding list of local partners: York St John University, St Peter’s School, The Mount School, Make It York, Explore York Libraries and Archives and York Theatre Royal. We look forward to seeing you all in March”.
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adagascar is the world’s oldest island: it first split from Africa and then from India around 70 million years ago. In the Indian Ocean, between the Mozambique mainland to the west and Reunion and Mauritius to the east, it is the fourth largest island on earth, almost 1,000 miles long, 360 across, best known for the unique flora and fauna which evolved in isolation for a surprisingly long time. According to experts, the first settlers arrived from Borneo in 500 AD and since then, 90% of the original forest has been lost, and deforestation is still ongoing. Most affected are the more densely populated central highlands, laced with paddies and barren hills, but Madagascar still claims over 40 special reserves and national parks – several of them listed as UNESCO World Heritage – with a rich diversity of habitats. Ecosystems range from dry spiny forest in the south, dotted with baobabs and octopus trees, to mangroves and lakes, deciduous trees and dramatic pinnacles in the west and tropical rainforest in the east, where some of the most popular national parks can be accessed from Antananarivo. Ranomafana is a good 10 hour drive south of the capital, the route winding past colourful villages and hills with spectacular views. But one can overnight in Antsirabe, a pretty place bustling with rickshaws and craft shops, then continue the next day. Driving down at dusk in the final stages, it feels almost like the end
Morning is the best time to explore the park, when animals are more active. This is where golden bamboo lemurs were first discovered in 1986 and, along the steep trails, nature lovers may be rewarded with wonderful sights as they and other lemurs leap through the trees, playing with their young or swinging from branches. Guides imitate the call to locate them and also point out spiders, frogs, red giraffe-necked beetles and tropical birds such as pastel-hued cuckoo rollers or magpie robins. Mossy memorial stones recall ‘ancient people of the forest’ among tall tree and bird’s nest ferns, traveller’s palms, orchids and lobelia. Chameleons can also be spotted, perfectly camouflaged day or night. East of the capital, the Andasibe-Mantadia national park is an easier option, just a four hour drive with a choice of walking circuits and gentle paths. Palm and dragon trees mingle with eucalyptus, blue tea plants, bird’s nectar, berries and much more. There are birds and butterflies, reptiles, geckos and several species of lemurs, including indris, the largest of them all, whose melancholy ‘singing’ can be heard at dawn. On the nearby river islands, now a sanctuary for rescued lemurs, black and white ruffed lemurs, playful ringtails and lovely diademed sifaka, or ‘dancing lemur’, happily pose for wide-eyed visitors paddling in canoes around the reed beds. Fauna or flora, around 90% of species are found nowhere else on earth and one can barely imagine 14,000 species of plants, many with medicinal properties, 170 species of palms, thousands of orchids, hundreds of birds, fish and over 100 species of lemurs, many endangered or rare. It is the world’s top biodiversity hotspot, ‘the eighth continent’, say some ecologists, and in this impoverished but beautiful ‘red island’, one hopes the goverment will bring greater stability and progress to benefit both the people and their incredible natural world. By Solange Hando
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Quiz Night in aid of York Hospital Radio Well-known BBC personality Alan Dedicoat (The Voice of the Lottery Balls and Strictly Come Dancing) will be returning to York this March to host a fundraising Quiz Night, for York Hospital Radio. The event will be held at Clifton Park, the home of York rugby union and cricket club, on Shipton Road on Friday 23 March, at 7.30pm. It will be a team quiz, with a maximum of five people per team, and entry will be £10 per person, including a Quiz Sheet and Pie and Pea Supper. Ian Clennan, chairman of York Hospital Radio, said “After the huge success of our previous Quiz Nights with Alan, we are delighted that he has agreed to come back and do it all again! The evening will be great fun for all quiz fanatics, and will hopefully help us to raise much-needed funds as well. Alan
Dedicoat, patron of York Hospital Radio, hosts very successful Quiz Nights in Bournemouth regularly, and we are delighted and honoured that he is bringing the event to York once again. I hope that lots of teams of friends and work colleagues will come and take part and support us, while having a great night!!” York Hospital Radio is a registered charity, and broadcasts 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to the York Hospital, with volunteers presenting a mixture of music shows, requests, football commentaries from Bootham Crescent, a range of outside broadcasts from other theatres and concert venues, and information designed to help patients during their stay in hospital. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available now by emailing studio@ yorkhospitalradio.com or by calling York Hospital Radio on 01904 628800. The radio station can also be heard online at www. yorkhospitalradio.com
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What's On
Local events in the York area this month EASTER EGG HUNT, DUNNINGTON
Saturday 24 March 9am - 12 midday at Dunnington Reading Rooms. Traditional games, big breakfast. Egg hunts starts and finishes at the Reading Rooms. www.dunningtonfayre.org.uk
SHARE EVENT
Saturday 7 April Emphasis on seeds at Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church. Contact Tim on 01904 760659 or email hwtransition@gmail.com See page 30 for more details.
GREAT DAFFODIL APPEAL!
HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET
Saturday 3 March See page 49 Market opens 10.30am-1.30pm. www.hovingham-market.org.uk
YORK ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY
3rd Wednesday of the month 1.30-3.30pm. Forget Me Not Memory Cafe, Tang Hall Last Tuesday of the month 1-3pm. Acomb Memory Café, Acomb.
Street collections for Marie Curie Cancer York Train Station: 2, 3 & 4 March York Waitrose: 2, 3 & 4 March Haxby Street Collection: 3 March York Acomb Morrisons: 8, 9 & 10 March York Foss Islands Road Morrisons: 8, 9 & 10 March Easingwold Street: 9 March Copmanthorpe Street Collection: 17 March Vangarde Shopping Park: 17 March McArthur Glen Designer Outlet: 17 & 18 March For more information or if you can help out, please contact Jennifer Carmichael on 01904 755260 or email Jennifer.carmichael@ mariecurie.org.uk
1st Wednesday of the month 2-3.30pm. Boccia/Easy Sport, New Earswick
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Every Wednesday Opens every Wednesday morning between 10am and 12 noon at New Earswick Folk Hall.
Last Wednesday of the month Younger Peoples Group.Various venues York Thursday Afternoons Singing for the Brain.1.30-3pm at The Folk Hall, New Earswick Contact York Alzheimer’s society on 01904
567701 or email yorkservices@alzheimers. org.uk
NEW EARSWICK SHARING TOGETHER
Wednesday mornings 10-12 noon at the Sleeper Path Community Garden and Allotment. Weather permitting. Friday 16 March RNLI Bingo Night, 8pm at The Half Moon Strensall. Come along and join in the fun while raising funds for RNLI.
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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. www.danceforparkinsonsuk.org/ or contact Angela Kirkham, info@kirkhamhenry.co.uk
HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB
First Monday of each month We meet at Haxby Memorial Hall. Coffee at 10am and the meeting at 10.30am. Any queries phone Val on 01904 761282
COFFEE AND TEA ON THE GREEN
Tuesday and Fridays Every Tuesday morning from 10am to 12noon and Friday afternoon 2 - 4pm for coffee, tea and home made cakes. At Poppleton Methodist Church, Upper Poppleton.
Tuesdays 10.30am - 12 noon at Methodist Church, Easingwold. £3 per person includes cake and hot drinks. If you would like to join us please contact 01904 692473.
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Wednesdays Jigsaw Club. 2.30pm-4.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Jigsaws available to use or feel free to bring your own puzzle or jigsaw board. Refreshments available. All welcome. Fridays Boccia Club - An all inclusive game played from a seated position. Come along and make new friends. 1.30pm - 2.30pm at Oaken Grove Community Centre. Its free and refreshments are provided. To book, contact Haxby Library on 01904 552660 or haxby@exploreyork.org.uk
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CHARITY CONCERT IN SUPPORT OF LORD MAYORS CHARITIES Saturday 10 March 7.30pm at the Village Hall, Stockton on the Forest. “A Dash Through the Decades” is fundraising for the Lord Mayor’s Charities, “Keep Your Pet,” Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and Refugee Action York (RAY). Tickets for the evening are available from Stephen Marshall on 07929 719286 or 01904 490440.
HAXBY AND WIGGINTON AGAINST FRACKING
Meets 1st Wednesday monthly 7.30 - 9.30pm at Haxby Sports Bar North Lane. This group opposes fracking and unconventional shale gas extraction primarily in the local area. Most of York and the surrounding areas are covered by licences to extract gas. Email Hawagainstfracking@gmail.com
HAXBY & WIGGINTON SENIORS SOCIAL GROUP Tuesdays 1.30pm at Oaken Grove Community Centre. We run a bingo for the older members of our
community particularly for those who would otherwise be isolated or lonely. We had a very successful New Years Eve party for over 40 people in the group, providing a 3 course dinner and live entertainment. See page 34.
SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES
Saturday 24 March Jumble Sale in aid of Swinton & Excelsior. 2pm4pm in the Village Hall.
STRENSALL AND HUNTINGTON WI Tuesday 20 March Judging the Chatsworth Flower Show. 7.15pm in Strensall Village Hall. Any further information contact the Secretary, Dorothea Scarlett, York 01904 761198.
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EVENTS AT UNITED BENEFICE OF HAXBY AND WIGGINTON
Sunday Afternoons - 4, 11 & 25 March “2018 Lent Course. Who is Jesus?”. 2.30 - 4pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, North Lane, Haxby. Come and explore the reality of Jesus; he’s not just for Christmas! Everyone is welcome. Tuesday 6 March 12.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, North Lane, Haxby. Lent Lunches. “Teaching Jesus” led by inspirational speaker Mr Andrew Smith Diocesan Director of Education. Homemade soup and hot drinks provided. Please bring your own sandwiches. Tuesday 13 March 12.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, North Lane, Haxby. Lent Lunches. “Recognising Jesus” led by inspirational speaker Rev Toby Gibbons Curate of St Chads Church, York. Homemade soup and hot drinks provided. Please bring your own sandwiches. Tuesday 20 March 12.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, North Lane, Haxby. Lent Lunches. “The Quiet Jesus” led by inspirational speaker Rev Dr Sue Nightingale - Chairman of The Garden Trust. Homemade soup and hot drinks provided. Please bring your own sandwiches. Thursday Evenings - 1, 8, 15 & 22 March “2018 Lent Course” - 7.30pm at St Nicholas Church Back Lane, Wigginton. For more information please contact Rev Kathryn Jackson on rectorkathryn@btinternet.com or 01904 765155.
BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH AND SUPPORT EVENTS
Fridays in March “Flat Cap Friday” March is brain tumour awareness month. Don a flat cap and hold your own fundraiser on any Friday in March. See page 30 for more details. www.btrs.org.uk/fcf Saturday 2 June BIg Bike Ride. At Grange Park Sports Club, Grange Park, Wetherby, LS22 5NB. Entry starts at £20.
For more information and to sign up visit www.btsr.org.uk/ bbr2018 Saturday 23 June & Sunday 24 June Total Warrior Leeds Bramham Park. Come prepared for 30 punishing obstacles along a 12k route and earn your free victory beer. Join team BTRS and become a warrior! www.btrs.org.uk/totalwarrior
HAXBY AND WIGGINTON METHODIST CHURCH SCARECROW FESTIVAL 2018
Saturday 5 May - Monday 7 May Application forms are available from Aroma Coffee Shop or online www.hwmc.org.uk/scarecrow To be returned by 13th April. See page 10. www.haxbyandwiggintonmethodistchurch. org.uk
FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB
Monday 19 March 7.30pm at Flaxton Village Hall. Jonathan Hill. “Lawns, Who Needs Them?” A Powerpoint talk with an entertaining quiz at the end, making for an informal, enjoyable and informative evening. 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. Any queries to Terry Millett 01904 491290.
OPEN WEEKEND AT HAXBY & WIGGINTON METHODIST CHURCH
Saturday 3 March Light refreshments (coffee/tea/biscuits/cake) will be served between 10am and 4pm. A short opening ceremony and dedication will take place at 2pm. We invite anyone who is interested in what has been going on behind the fences and closed doors to come and have a look. On Sunday, celebratory services will take place at 8.30am and 10.30am. During the weekend we want to thank all our donors for their generous gifts and grants and show as many people as possible how we have made our church premises accessible for everyone providing flexible, comfortable and inviting new rooms for use by the church and wider community.
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FRIENDS OF POPPLETON LIBRARY Saturday 3 March 10am to 2pm at Poppleton Community Centre. Fundraising table top sale. All welcome. Raising funds for improvements to the Library. For further informationcontact Joan Cuss on 07732 645004.
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YORK EASTER FESTIVAL
Monday 29 March - Friday 2 April Bring out little ones inner adventures with special exhibitions and outdoor activities. Special services will be hed at York Minster. www.visityork.org
FRIENDS OF HUNTINGTON LIBRARY COFFEE MORNING
Monday 5 March 10am - noon at Huntington Library, Garth Road, York. 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, free wifi and a Hudl Session! For more information, please email friendsofhuntingtonlibrary@gmail.com or call 01904 552669.
HARMONIA CHOIR
Friday 2 March “Singing For Safety” 7.30pm at Trinity Methodist Church, Norton , Malton. A Harmonia Concert for IDAS. (Independent Domestic Abuse Service) Refreshments and raffle. Tickets: £8 available from choir members, on the door, or email clark.janice@ gmail.com More information at www.harmoniachoir. co.uk See page 28
FRIENDS OF YORK WALLS
Saturday 10 March Opening of Fishergate Postern Tower. Opening times are usually 10.30am -4pm. www.yorkwalls.org.uk
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YORK LITERATURE FESTIVAL
Thursday 15 - Monday 26 March Join fellow bookworms, wordsmiths and language lovers in celebration of the written and spoken word. There will be music, cinema and theatre in venues across the city as well as literary- themed workshops, open mic events and talks. www.yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk. See page 41.
A SPRING CONCERT, ST MARY'S CHURCH HAXBY
Sunday 18 March 2.30pm. Mystery Brass (a York based brass quintet playing a wide range of musical styles) and Ralph Butterfield School Choir. Proceeds will be divided between the Church and Jessie’s Fund (a local charity that helps children with serious illness, complex needs, and communication difficulties through the therapeutic use of music). Tickets are £6, accompanied children free of charge. Tickets from Aroma Haxby or telephone 769771
SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON GARDEN CLUB
Thursday 1 March 7.30pm at Sand Hutton and Claxton Village Hall, YO41 1LL. Green Finger Tips - the Gardening Club of Claxton, Sand Hutton & District. Talk by Pam Towler, ‘Kew Gardens through the seasons’. Open to all. Non members £3 For more information contact erica.town2@ gmail.com
RIVER FOSS SOCIETY
Saturday 10 March 9.30am Blacksmith’s Arms, Farlington. Circular Walk from Farlington via Whenby. Contact Bob Jowett 01904 764702 or bob. jowett1@btopenworld.com
NEW EARSWICK NATURE RESERVE OPEN DAY Saturday 3 March 10am - 3pm. “Birds and Bird Ringing” is the theme. Look out for the number of bird species you spot in the reserve and watch the birds being ringed by our qualified and licensed bird ringers. See page 57.
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ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE GARDENING CLUB
Tuesday 20 March 7:30pm in the Conference Hall, Askham Bryan College, Askham Bryan, York, YO23 3FR. An illustrated talk entitled “Veg My Way” by David Metcalf, from the National Vegetable Society. Members free admission, visitors £5 on the door, all are welcome. Visit www.abcgardeningclub.org.uk for more details.
ST LEONARD'S HOSPICE CHALLENGE WALK
Saturday 5 May Set in Bronte Country the St Leonard’s Way Challenge Walk is a circular 20 mile route beginning in Haworth, West Yorkshire and incorporates part of the South Pennine Way. See page 67 for more. www.stleonardshospice.org.uk/Help/Events/ Challenge-Walk Yorkshire Mararthon & York 10k. Places available! To book your place call 01904 777777. www.stleonardshospice.org.uk
THE POPPLETON CENTRE Saturday 3 March Indoor car boot sale. 10-3pm. Café Refresh will also be open.
Saturday 10 March Supermodels Concert. 7.30pm onwards. Tickets £10 per adult. Friday 16 March Community Film Night Film. Starts at 7pm. Friday 13 April Community Film Night Film. Starts at 7pm. Sunday 29 April The Great Poppleton Bake off fundraiser in aid of York against Cancer. For more details contact www.poppletoncentre.org.uk
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Tuesday 6 March 6 miles from The Wolds Inn, Huggate Wednesday 7 March 10 miles from Grimwith Reservoir CP 10 miles from Cowhouse Bank CP, North of Helmsley Wednesday 7 March 7 miles from Skidby Mill Saturday 10 March 9 mile Public Transport walk 9.22 EYMS bus X46 from York Station Wednesday 14 March 10 miles from Coxwold VH CP
Wednesday 21 March 10 miles from Black Hambleton near Osmotherley 10 miles from Ampleforth, Thorpe Lane 7.5 miles from Kirklington Village Green Saturday 24 March 10 mile Public Transport walk 8.45 Cross Country train from York to Sheffield to catch 10.14 Northern rail to Grindleford Wednesday 28 March 11 miles from Little Blakey CP,north of Hutton le Hole Wednesday 28 March 7 miles from Wintersett Reservoir Visitor Centre CP Full details can be found on our website yorkramblers.org.uk or eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk
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WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB
Saturday 29 April Come and Try Day. 2-4pm. Want to make new friends, have fun and discover your competitive side? New members welcome. Try sport, Join the club, get hooked! See page 27 For more details call Norma Davies on 01904 765095 or email normacdavies@icloud.com www.wiggintonbowlingclub.co.uk
STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP
Wednesday 28 March 7.15pm at Strensall Village Hall. The Men Who Said ‘No’. The talk will explore the variety of religious, political and employment backgrounds from which Conscientious Objectors came and
PETITION FOR A SAFER YORK ROAD, HAXBY
We believe a zebra or pelican crossing needs to be provided on York Road in Haxby. There is a local petition that local residents can sign. Full details are on the Change.org website (just search for Haxby). www.change.org/p/haxby-town-council-webelieve-a-zebra-or-pelican-crossing-needsto-be-provided-on-york-rd-haxby.
YORK SCOTTISH DANCE CLUB
Monday Evenings 7.30 to 10pm at English Martyrs’ Church Hall. Dalton Terrace, York. All welcome, no partner or experience needed. Cost £3, refreshments included in the price.
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JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE Saturday 3 March Lisa Marie Performing Arts World Tour. This annual showcase with award winning dancers, singers and gymnasts aged 2 -18 will blow your mind away with their high energy and professional performances.
Sunday 4 March “Spring Showcase”. York Music Forum brings a showcase of their many musical talents, from beautiful choirs and exceptional jazz to their Stagecentre concert band. Wednesday 7 March to Saturday 10 March The York Community Choir Festival 2018. Local community choirs offers everything from pop songs to gospel, from classical and traditional to jazz in a range of different styles from close harmony & barbershop to pop anthems & songs from the shows. Thursday 22 March to Saturday 24 March High School Musical, Flying Ducks Youth Theatre. Troy Bolton, the hero of the basketball team & Gabriella Montez, the smart, stunning, geek instantly click whilst singing karaoke at a New Year’s Eve party. When Troy meets new girl Gabriella again at East High School, they accidentally both audition for their school’s musical. Sunday 25 March Music Night presents The Next Generation. Popular song from stage & screen plus some modern standards all performed by a selection of York’s remarkable young talent. www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk
Tuesday 20 March 10.30am. at Heworth Without Community Centre, Applecroft Road, York YO31 0HG. The talk will be by Trevor Julian of York Civic Trust on “Why York is Special”. [This applies to dates other than March 13th] Coffee/tea served from 10 am and the cost is only £2. All retired men welcome, wherever you live! Further details from 01904 423277
HUNTINGTON METHODIST CHURCH EASTER FAIR
Saturday 24 March 10am to 1.30pm. There will be refreshments including lunches, and various stalls including cakes, crafts, books and bric-a-brac. Proceeds for church funds.
HAXBY AND WIGGINGTON FLOWER CLUB
7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. The club are doing something a little different this month! Niki Hampson from Pulpitations is visiting us to demonstrate how to make our own paper. Why not come and join us? Crafters you may find this a new craft to add to your skills and useful. Cost £5 to non members. Tea and coffee available. Contact Janet Pepper on 01347 823601 or www.haxbyandwiggintonflowerclub.com
WIGGINTON AND HAXBY WI
Tuesday 6 March 7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Monthly meetings held on first Tuesday of the month. Hazel Stephenson will be talking about Land Girls of WW11. Guest are very welcome. Come and give us a try £4 Look on our website for more details www.wiggihaxbywi.wordpress.com.
HEWORTH RETIRED MEN'S FORUM Tuesday 6 March 10.30am. at Heworth Without Community Centre, Applecroft Road, York YO31 0HG. Our speaker will be Stephen Parker from Drax Power Station.
Tuesday 13 March Visit to Allied Air Forces Museum at Elvington. Cost will be £6 and booking is necessary
YORK LIGHT ORCHESTRA
Sunday 15 April 2.30pm at Joseph Rowntree Theatre. York Light Orchestra are celebrating their 70th Anniversary this year. We will be playing a wide variety of music for all tastes and ages including popular classics,
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film and tv themes, selections from musicals and some proms favourites hosted by Adam Tomlinson from Radio York. All the profits from the concert will be going to St Leonard’s Hospice. Tickets are available now from JRT Box office online at www.Joseph Rowntree Theatre Home or 01904 501935.
SHERIFF HUTTON ELASTIC BAND
Saturday 10 March 7.30pm at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall. A fund raising event with the return of our local musicians the talented, versatile Elastic Band. Come and join us in a toe tapping musical evening of favourites with a sprinkling of new melodies. A licensed bar will be available as will our supper table with delicious puddings. To help with catering this is a ticket only event. Tickets £10 now available from Wendy 01347878581 or Meg 01347878136.
NEW EARSWICK FLOWER CLUB FLORAL DEMONSTRATION
Tuesday 27 March 7.30pm at the New Earswick Methodist Church. You are invited to a floral demonstration - “Flowers
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are my passion” by Eileen Barraclough. £5 on the door. Tea and coffee. Flowers will be raffled at the end. All welcome.
QUIZ NIGHT IN AID OF YORK HOSPITAL RADIO
Friday 23 March 7.30pm at Clifton Park, Shipton Road. Well-known BBC personality Alan Dedicoat (The Voice of the Lottery Balls and Strictly Come Dancing) will host the event. It will be a team quiz, with a maximum of 5 people per team, and entry will be £10 per person, including a Quiz Sheet and Pie and Pea Supper. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available now by emailing studio@ yorkhospitalradio.com or by calling York Hospital Radio on 01904 628800. See page 45
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ROYAL LIFESAVING SOCIETY 'SAVE A BABY'S LIFE' WORKSHOPS STRENSALL LIBRARY
Tuesday mornings U5 Story Time. 11am-11.30am. We are continuing to look for more volunteers on a once a month basis to help deliver this weekly session. Stories, nursery rhymes, play with musical instruments, glove puppets and musical lycra and “Guess What’s in the Bag” are offered in each session. In addition to U5 Story Time volunteers, we are also looking for the following volunteer help – IT Buddies, Events Assistants and Local Library Volunteers. Friday 2 March Free Easter Craft session for children aged 5-11 years. 3.30pm – 4.30pm. We will be painting Easter Sun Catchers. Please pre-book your child’s place in advance of the session. Saturday 17 March Free Batik Painting event run by Unique Batik. 10.30am – 12pm. This event is for children (6 years +) and adults Please pre-book your place(s) in advance of the session. Waiting List places only available now as the session is full. Thursday 5 April All day event. Strensall Library will be hosting a programme of exciting coding discovery sessions. We’ll be running a fun coding session for kids including a chance to get to grips with BBC Micro:Bits as well as an introduction to coding for adults. Please pre-book your place in advance of these FREE sessions. Bringing The Library Service To You For customers that are currently unable to visit the Library, we also offer a free Home Library Service. Once a month, our volunteers can deliver and collect books of all kinds to anyone that is unable to visit us. We can deliver fiction, non-fiction, stories on audio CD as well as books in large print. 19 The Village, Strensall, York Telephone 01904 552677 or visit www. exploreyork.org.uk
Thursday 1 March 10.30am. Low Moor Community Centre, Bray Road, Fulford. Book with Linda on linda.nelson2704@gmail. com Monday 12 March 10.30am. White Rose House, 73 Main St. Wheldrake. Book with Marie on m.taylor058@btinternet. com Sessions are free to attend and last approximately one and a half hours and aim to give those who attend the confidence to cope in the unlikely event of a baby emergency.
RYEDALE FESTIVAL
Friday 16 March to Sunday 18 March Spring Weekend. The Ryedale Festival launches its new season with a Spring Weekend of Music in association with BBC. New Generation Artists, featuring the fast-rising Arod Quartet, guitar sensation Thibaut Garcia, and Cardiff Singer of the World Catriona Morison. www.ryedalefestival.com. See page 39 for more details.
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS, YORK LOCAL GROUP
Tuesday 20 March 2.30pm. An illustrated talk on “RSPB Wash Cruises” by Norman Adcock. Norman Adcock of the South Lincolnshire Group will talk on the RSPB Wash Cruises to observe birds and other wildlife seen on their boat trips from Boston. Wednesday 28 March 7.30pm. An illustrated talk on “North Cave Wetlands; a win-win for all” by Stephen Martin. Steve Martin has led the group of local residents who have been working to create this Reserve over the last 20 years. His talk will cover the history of the site since the original site was secured for Yorkshire Wildlife Trust in 2000, the development
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and extensions of the wetlands and the remaining plans; and he will, of course be showing us some of the 214 species of birds who visit North Cave. All meetings at Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York. (Between Scarcroft Road and Nunnery Lane) Map and further information at clementshall.org. uk/. Nearest public car park is Nunnery Lane. Entrance £3. Group members, £3.50 nonmembers. Non-members welcome. There is an interval with free hot and cold refreshments.
YORK ANNUAL WESTIE WALK 2018
Sunday 15 April 3pm at York Knavesmire. The 26th Annual Westie Walk, in aid of Westie Rescue Scheme, Owners are invited to bring their West Highland White Terriers for a leisurely stroll around York Racecourse. We meet up at the gateway on Knavesmire Road, opposite Knavesmire Crescent. Ample free roadside parking is usually available on Knavesmire Road. Newcomers welcome at this friendly fun walk. Donations in aid of Westie Rescue Scheme appreciated.
45TH ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION, SHERIFF HUTTON ART GROUP
Sunday 1 April (Easter Sunday) & Monday 2 April (Easter Monday) Original work created by members of the Sheriff Hutton Art Group. 10.30am - 4.30pm at the Village Hall, Sheriff Hutton. Entrance Fee £1. Children free. Coffee/Tea & Biscuits available.
SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP MEETING
Tuesday 27 March 7.30pm in the Village Hall. A welcome return to Roy Thompson who will be giving us an insight into the life of Augustus Northmore Pugin 1812-1852. Pugin was a English architect, designer,artist, sailor and critic. He is mainly remembered for his pioneering work in the revival of Gothic style of architecture which had an influence on Victorian Britain, York and Sheriff Hutton! Members £2. Visitors £3 with refreshments.
OSBALDWICK AND MURTON WI MEETING
Monday 12 March 7.30pm at Osbaldwick Sports Club. Sue Woodcock will be giving a talk entitled “From Copper to Sheperdess”. The competition will be a Sheep toy or ornament. New members welcome.
POPPLETON COMMUNITY RAILWAY NURSERY
Saturday 24 March Early Spring Open Day Sale from 10am-3pm Saturday 21 April Spring Open Day Sale from 10am-4pm Nursery volunteers have been busy preparing for Spring by sowing flower and vegetable seeds, taking cuttings and growing spring bedding plants. The Nursery is also open for sales on Saturdays 7,14 and 28 April from 10am-1pm. Choose from a varied stock of alpines, perennials, shrubs and Spring plants and bulbs. For more information visit www.poppletonrailwaynursery.co.uk
ST NICKS
Saturday 24 March 20th Anniversary Celebration. 1-4pm. St Nicks turns twenty as a registered charity in 2018. Join us in starting off the year’s celebrations with a treasure hunt, nature walks, reminiscing over archive photos and sharing stories of turning an old rubbish tip into a thriving nature reserve. There will be tea & cake too! Entry: Pay As You Feel donation Family-friendly volunteering events: Fridays 2, 9 & 16 Greening Up Heworth Holme. 10am-1pm at Heworth Holme, Bad Bargain/Tang Hall Lane entrance YO31 0RE Saturday 10 March Eco-Active Day: Entrance Improvements. 10am1pm Friday 23 March Becks Cleanup Day, 10am-1pm Wednesday 28 March Woodland Wildflower Planting. 1-3pm. A school holiday event for families – drop by to help plant wildflowers and make Easter crafts. Free entry, donations welcome. All events start at St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, YO10 3ST. www.stnicks.org.uk, 01904 411821
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BREAST FRIENDS YORK
Saturday 3 March Supportive Sewers Pillow & Drain Bag Workshop. 10am-2.30pm at The Viking Loom, Wigginton. Join our workshop made up of BFY members and other members of the public. Jobs for sewers and non sewers alike. Refreshments provided. Bring lunch. Bring your machine or sewing kit. Please call 07516 066599 or email info@ yorkbreastfriend.org to book your place as space is limited. Thursday 8 March Evening Meeting - 7pm at Pig & Pastry. Free coffee, cake, chat and friendship. Speaker – Yorkshire Cancer Research. Open to new members. Contact 07516 066599 or info@ yorkbreastfriends.org for more information. Tuesday 27 March Luncheon Club. 12noon at Hopgrove Toby Carvery. Ladies that lunch. Lunch is subsidised. Please call 07516 066599 or email info@ yorkbreastfriend.org to book your place.
STOCKTON ON FOREST DRAMA GROUP
Tuesdays 7.30pm at Stockton Village Hall. We are also looking for new members. Please contact Pat on 01904 400327 or email j.malcolm123@gmail.com
YORKSHIRE ARBORETUM
Open every day until the end of November To find out what’s on please look on yorkshirearboretum.org/events
ACTIV8 LEARNING
Tuesday 6 March Haxby Crafty Club is back! Tuesdays from 10am til noon at Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church. Monday 12 & 26 March Crafty Club at New Easrwick Bowling Club. 10am til noon. For more information and what’s on see page 46
Saturday 3 March Fundraising table top sale at 10am to 3pm in Poppleton Community Centre. All welcome. The money raised is for improvements to the Library For further information please contact Joan Cuss on 07732 645004.
CASTLE HOWARD
Saturday 10 March & Sunday 11 March Mothers Day Afternoon Tea. Booking is essential Saturday 24 March House Opening. 10.30am Saturday 24 March Annual Tree Auction. Sale to commence at 11am, with viewing from 10.00am at Castle Howard Tree Nursery Saturday 24 March - Sunday 15 April Easter Holidays Friday 30 March - Monday 2 April Farmyard Fun Egg hunt, boat trips, bird spotting, magic workshops for families all taking place throughout the Easter Holidays. www.castlehoward.co.uk
WEEKEND UPHOLSTERY FOOTSTOOL COURSES
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 March A 2 day course includes hardwood frame and all resources required to complete your own footstool (excluding fabric). Courses run every month, next available dates 24 & 25 March, 21 & 22 April For more details contact Jody Gray Upholstery & Interiors on 01653 628099 or email info@jodygrayupholstery.co.uk See page 23
SHERIFF HUTTON VILLAGE CHARITY AUCTION
Saturday 28 April Sheriff Hutton Village Hall. 12-1 Viewing; Auction starts at 1pm. Hundreds of Household and Garden items for knock down prices! Light lunches and refreshments served all afternoon.
'BLACK & WHITE' EVENING YORK PARKINSONS GROUP
Friday 27 April 7pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Music by Steve
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amborghini has taken the wraps off its controversial Urus 4x4 – but not everyone thinks it looks bellissimo.
While an off-roader from a traditional sports car manufacturer is always going to raise eyebrows, it seems the internet is aghast at everything from the door handles to the new Italian car’s name. On the plus side, the Urus has a 4.0-litre turbocharged V8 under the bonnet packing 641bhp, allowing the SUV to reach a top speed of 186mph – that’s quicker than the Bentley Bentayga. It also gets all manner of off-road tech designed to make it capable in all conditions, not just on the road. However, despite the incredible technology, a lot of people don’t like the way the Urus looks. So what exactly has got up people’s noses? THE REAR DOOR HANDLES Once you’ve spotted them, they’re hard to un-see. For some reason, Lamborghini placed the handles on the rear wheel arch and they look like ugly barnacles. With many manufacturers working hard to integrate handles into creases and curves of bodywork so they don’t ruin lines, it appears Lamborghini’s designers forgot it needed them and stuck them on at the last minute. THE NAME Roughly translated, the name Urus refers to extinct wild relations of domestic cattle. We get the association with bulls – there’s one on the Lamborghini crest, after all – but this one seems just a little tenuous. The Urus moniker sounds clunky and it’s far from
THE INTERIOR It’s hard to ignore the influence that Lamborghini parent Audi has had over the Urus’ interior. The large infotainment screen looks good, but unfortunately that’s where the design appeal stops. Lower down, the switchgear, steering settings and drive mode controllers have all been lumped together. It all looks just a little clumsy – and not particularly user-friendly. FRONT SENSOR In order to top the latest safety tests, manufacturers have to incorporate the semiautonomous technology in their cars. This relies on sensors at the front of the car. Most car makers tuck them away neatly in the front of the grille, but Lamborghini seems to have chosen to make it a ‘feature’. Unfortunately, it does stick out a fair bit and makes the front end of the car look less finished than it should – we’d have liked to have seen it fit flusher with the front bumper. REAR STYLING The back of the Urus hasn’t gone down well with some internet commentators – most labelling it fussy and over-styled. The quad exhaust pipes appear to be angled out, rather than pointing directly rearward – a strange styling touch that will also take some getting used to. SIDE PROFILE You’d expect a Lamborghini-made SUV to incorporate a little sleekness in its design, but unfortunately that doesn’t seem to be the case with the Urus. The windscreen is very upright, while the rear three-quarters has a rather unfortunate hint of a Hyundai Veloster in it. Just don’t say that too loudly – it will upset the Italians. By James Baggot
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CAJUN MEATBALLS with Herb & Tomato Couscous Serves 4. Ready in 45 minutes
Mince always makes a great speedy supper – here lean pork mince is spiced up with Cajun seasoning and rolled into meatballs.
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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.
Bob or Edna on 01904 769136
HEWORTH LADIES CHOIR Sheila 01904 704234 TAKE A BOW 01904 769176 or info@ oakengrove.org
TRACK 29 LADIES CLOSE HARMONY CHORUS Contact Polly on 01904 424902 or 07467 069476 or email geofft1944@ hotmail.co.uk
STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS info@stamfordbridgesingers. co.uk or www.stamford bridgesingers.co.uk
THE COBWEB ORCHESTRA
76 (YORK GROUP) Wednesday evenings, Steiner School, Fulford Patrick 07733 266792; patrickcburnett@gmail. com. http://www.cobweb
schoolyork.co.uk
SCOUTS & GUIDES
SOCIETIES
ORCHARD PARK PRESCHOOL
CHRIST CHURCH RAINBOWS, BROWNIES & GUIDES (Stockton Lane)
CIVIL SERVICE MOTORING ASSOCIATION (CSMA - NOW “BOUNDLESS”)
orchestra.org.uk/
POPPLETON UNDER FIVES
THE MONDAY PLAYERS, ESCRICK
www.poppletonunderfives. org.uk or 07530 342716
www.mondayplayers.com
SHERIFF HUTTON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP
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. YORK SECOND SUNDAY CEILIDHS Call Ros Batchelor on 01904 624216 or visit www.yorkceilidhclub. 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@ yahoo.com.marygatepre
Sandra 07407 700315 or 01904 626361.
www.sheriff-huttonplaygroup.org or 07717 799646.
SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP. Margaret 01347 878314
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.
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 Linda Parkinson 01904 769167.
HAXBY MOOR DISTRICT GIRL GUIDING 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. Email: lordmayorsown.
york@gmail.com. www. lmoscoutsyork.org.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
Open to all civil and public servants. Contact 01757 706981 or email janice.st@ tesco.net www.boundless. co.uk
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 THE YORK BRANCH OF THE YORKSHIRE REGIMENT ASSOCIATION [YORK YRA] Meet monthly at Worsley Barracks, on Fulford Road, York on the second Wednesday of each month. Contact can be made via our Facebook Page “Friends of The YRA York Branch” YorkRegimental Association or by email YRA.York. Secretary@gmail.com
VILLAGE HALL HIRE FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY VILLAGE HALL Fiona 01904 468773.
HAXBY SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB 01904 768300
77 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 COMMUNITY CENTRE
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.
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
POPPLETON BADMINTON CLUB
Pauline Thompson 01904 653327
HUNTINGTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Karl 07896 674299 or gafbr@rocketmail.com.
POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL
WIGBY WALKERS
SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON VILLAGE HALL 01904 468001
SHERIFF HUTTON 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-THE-FOREST 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@
YORK RAMBLERS www.yorkramblers.org.uk or eastyorkshireramblers. org.uk
SPORTS CLUBS CAPOEIRA IN YORK John Jobling on john@ciyc. org.uk or 07962963406
DUNNINGTON 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 GREYFOX TABLE TENNIS
York RI, Queen Street, York. Contact Keith on 01904 777364 or 07899 944637 or email keithmayhew@hotmail. com Or Russell on 07879 245228.
www.torashin.co.uk
HUNTINGTON TUESDAY MIXED BADMINTON CLUB
2ND SUNDAY RAMBLING CLUB
www.poppletonroadhall. org.uk. or 786008
TORASHIN KARATE CLUB Ian on 01904 490753 or ian.torashin@gmail.com PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUB
WALKING GROUPS
Joyce 01904 762605 or Sheila 01904 692519
Audrey Smith 01904 761641 / 07936 746 439 / 07547 095 603
www.heworthtennisclub. co.uk or email info@ heworthtennisclub.co.uk
Badger Paddock,Huntington YO31 9EH. To book a party please email info@ orchardpark.org.uk or phone & leave a message on 07759 126680
Helen 01904 782891 or Hazel 01904 760897.
HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB
Jason 07714471271
HUNTINGTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB PETANQUE CLUB 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.
Ruth 07886926420
Caroline Steel 01904 787191 or carosteel@ hotmail.co.uk
SANDBURN HALL BADMINTON CLUB. Stephen Marshall 01904 490440.
SHERIFF HUTTON BOWLS CLUB Jill Johnson 01347878545. Email: jilljohnson878@ yahoo.co.uk or Roy Thompson 01347878644 email: thompsonroy5@ gmail.com
co.uk
STRENSALL COMMUNITY YOUTH AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION 07951 920308 or strensallsa@tesco.net.
HAXBY NETBALL CLUB Hannah on 07811 428731
STRENSALL FOOTBALL CLUB.
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
Clare Inkster 07932 392231
STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUB Jenny 01904 491010
STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS Jackie 01904 492993
STRENSALL AND TOWTHORPE LAWN TENNIS CLUB Ross Welsh strensalltennis@ gmail.com
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ADVERTISERS' INDEX AERIALS & AUDIOVISUAL
COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
FURNITURE & INTERIORS
Kitchen Revive.................. 55 Moonlight Bedrooms......... 38
Aerial Services.................. 68 BLTV Aerials .................... 17
NYCOM............................ 64
Classic Upholstery ............ 14 Interiors at Nine to Eleven.. 25 Jody Gray Upholstery & Interiors............................ 23
LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION
ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES Ryedale Auctioneers.......... 31 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AP Design Services........... 51 Prospect Design................ 29 ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS Haxby Sports & Social Club.46 Ryedale Festival................ 39 York Literature Festival...... 41 Yorkshire Arboretum.......... 57 Activ8 Learning................. 46 BATHROOMS Monks Cross Tiles and Bathrooms........................ 61 BLINDS AA Blinds......................... 10 Blind Image...................... 38 RM Shutters....................... 6 VW Blinds......................... 14 BUILDERS
COUNSELLING Sarah Douglas Counselling.24 COURSES Activ8 Learning................. 46 DENTISTS Howardian Dental Practice.26 DENTURES Smile Denture Clinic.......... 40 DRAINAGE Easaway Environmental..... 29 ELECTRICIANS Judge Electrical................ 32 HC Engineering................. 44 The 50 Plus...................... 67 ESTATE AGENTS Hudson Moody.................. 80 FENCING & SHEDS Colourfence York............... 71 Linear Fencing.................. 73 On The Fence................... 72 Sharps World of Wood....... 73 York Landscapes............... 70
ALH Builders..................... 51 FINANCES D Barker Building & Joinery... ....................................... 64 IP Wealth Management..... 53 CARPET CLEANING
FIREPLACES & STOVES
Clifton Carpet Cleaning...... 64 Future Carpet Cleaning Services......................... ..51 Smart Cleaning Group ...... 52 Ultraclean......................... 14
Focus Fireplaces................. 9 Hovingham Fireplaces....... 61
CARPETS AND FLOORING Acomb Flooring Company.. 10 Ebor Carpets..................... 51 JS Woodcraft Ltd................ 6 CARS & SERVICING Paint X............................. 63
FOOD & DRINK Beechwood Close Hotel..... 24 Cafe Refresh..................... 67 The White Swan Inn.......... 23 FUEL Dalby Firewood................... 8 FUNERAL DIRECTORS JG Fielder & Son............... 52
GARAGE DOORS & REPAIRS Hobman Garage Doors...... 73 Premier Garage Doors....... 29 GARDENING Colourfence York............... 71 DRL Tree Services............. 73 Garden Care..................... 69 Linear Fencing.................. 73 Oakwood Landscaping...... 72 On The Fence................... 72 R Verity Plant Hire............. 72 Sharps World of Wood....... 73 York Gardens.................... 73 York Landscapes............... 70 Yorkshire Tree Surgeons Ltd.. ....................................... 73 GOLF CLUBS
Sales Supply..................... 18 LOCKSMITHS AJD Locksmiths................ 64 MARKETS Hovingham Village Market. 49 MOBILITY MV Mobility...................... 52 NURSERIES York Montessori Nursery.... 27 OPTICIANS Haxby Opticians................ 28 PAINTERS & DECORATORS Dave Kavanagh Painting & Decorating........................ 64 SP Essex Painting & Decorating........................ 30
Malton and Norton Golf Club.5
PEST CONTROL
GRAPHIC DESIGN
York Environmental Services.. ....................................... 63
Abell Design..................... 24 HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS DNA Vitamins.................... 37 Sarah Douglas Yoga.......... 24 Vision Hair & Beauty.......... 22 Xercise Fitness................. 37 JOINERY
PETS & EQUINE Tunnel Aquatics................ 35 PLANT HIRE R Verity Plant Hire............. 72 PLUMBING & HEATING
DJC Plumbing, Heating & Gas Engineers......................... 68 Distinctive Joinery & Gas Servicing by Gemma.. 26 Plastering Series............... 11 GW Plumbing..................... 2 Joinery and Property Services Haxby Plumbing & Heating.30 ....................................... 64 HC Engineering ................ 44 JW Joinery....................... 30 Plumbing by Taylor............ 64 Norton Joinery Ltd............ 29 The 50 Plus...................... 67 KITCHENS & The Direct Boiler Company.18 BEDROOMS TJS Plumbing Services...... 64 TP Plumbing..................... 35 Dream Doors...................... 8 Instyle Kitchens & Bedrooms . ......................................... 7
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Jody Gray Upholstery & Interiors............................ 23
Jody Gray Upholstery & Interiors............................ 23
Joinery and Property Services.64 JW Joinery....................... 30 RMB Building Maintenance.18 The 50 Plus...................... 67 Yorkshire Loft Ladders....... 65
SOLICITORS
VETS
Mitchells Solicitors............ 45
Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic.33 Station House Vets............ 35
RECRUITMENT Sales Supply .................... 18 RENEWABLE ENERGY Peak Power Systems......... 48 RETIREMENT HOMES Arbor Living........................ 3 The Red House................. 13
SPORTS Malton and Norton Golf Club.5 TILES Direct Tile Importers.......... 15 Monks Cross Tiles and Bathrooms........................ 61
WINDOWS, DOORS & CONSERVATORIES
TILING TRAVEL
ROOFING & GUTTERING
Conexo Travel................... 43 TREE SURGEONS
Classic Upholstery............. 14 Interiors at Nine to Eleven.. 25
In Camera Productions ..... 35
GT Ceramic Tiling.............. 64
Able Roofing..................... 64 Roofguard........................ 32 Wetheralds Roof Systems.. 31 SOFT FURNISHING
VIDEO & AUDIO SERVICES
Crystal Clear Home Improvements................... 11 Instyle Windows................ 19 JG Windows Ltd................ 15 Norton Joinery Ltd............ 29 Wetheralds....................... 31 Window Distribution Ltd ...... 6 YO1 UPVC & Aluminium Solutions.......................... 31 Yorkshire Windows............ 17
DRL Tree Services............. 73 Yorkshire Tree Surgeons Ltd.. ....................................... 73 UPHOLSTERY Classic Upholstery ............ 14
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