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Well, I trust that you’ve survived those miserable winter months and are readying yourselves to welcome in the green shoots and longer days of spring! To help brighten the spirit, this month we’re focussing on spring gardens and we have plenty of local businesses to help you make the most of your outside space.

As a small business ourselves that works with many other businesses and community groups, big and small, we have a good insight into what’s happening across the area and we are proud to work with a great diversity of people from all walks of life. Diversity makes our lives richer and we are particularly reminded of this on International Women’s Day on 8th March. This year’s International campaign is called ‘Better the balance, better the world’, and it focusses on gender balance in all aspects of life from government to business, media and sport. The message does seem to be getting through in the UK as a report from the Federation of Small Businesses identifies many positive changes, furthering year-on-year the significant contribution made by women in small and medium-sized businesses and to the UK economy. See page 32 for more information and to see some of our local businesses run by inspiring business women.

This month we said a sad goodbye to Imogen from the Handy Mag team. Having worked with us on and off since she was 13 (now 22), doing everything from admin and deliveries to designing our website and business planning, she is off to

CONTENTS 6 Event listings 13 New monthly market in Sheriff Hutton 18 Bluewater Bathrooms and Kitchens major showroom update 20 Short Story – Laundry Day 22 Puzzles 25 Charlie’s column 26 Books to share 31 DB all and end all by Pen Life Associates 32 Women in enterprise 34 Keep safe this spring by C2 Safety 36 Silver versus white…what’s new by Howardian Dental Practice 38 Travel to Lisbon 44 Recipes 52 Jasper’s column by Station House Vets 56 Simply Style 58 Is a diesel car right for me?

65 Citizens in policing by PCSO Andy Smith 71 Fabulous fruit trees pursue a career in software development. We’re very proud of her and wish her the very best of luck!

Well done to Mrs Hall from Strensall for winning our January competition.

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WHAT’S ON IN YORK 1 March, 10AM - 1PM Explore Haxby Library - Viking Themed Technology Event Viking Expo- in partnership with the Friends of the Library.

Technology in Play bring this free Viking-themed technology event for all ages, adult and children alike, at Oaken Grove Community Centre. Call the Library on 01904 552660 or email haxby@ exploreyork.org.uk for details.

1 March, 10AM - 1PM Greening Up Heworth Holme - St Nicks At Heworth Holme, Bad Bargain/ Tang Hall Lane entrance YO31 0RE. Help with maintaining this wetland meadow 2 March, 10:30AM - 1:30PM Hovingham Village Market www.hovingham-market.org.uk 3 March - 9 March, 7.30PM The York Community Choir Festival 2019 www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk 3 March, 4PM Songs of Praise - All Saints Church, Church Lane, Huntington.

Worship with a selection of favourite hymns and songs chosen by church members. A special service before the beginning of Lent. All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you.

4 March, 10AM River Foss Society 5 mile circular walk Farlington via Whenby. Meet at Blacksmith’s Arms Farlington. Contact bob. jowett1@btopenworld.com 01904 764702

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5 March, 9.30AM York Ramblers March Walks 6 miles - The Bay Horse Burythorpe, YO17 9LH. www. eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk/ groups/york 5 March, 7.30PM Wigginton & Haxby WI Meeting “Keep Your Pet’. At Wigginton Recreation Hall. Visitors very welcome £4. www.wiggihaxbywi. wordpress.com 6 March, 10.30AM York Ramblers March Walks 7 miles - Tatton Sykes Monument.

11 miles - Leathley VH CP opposite church B6161 and 11 miles - Sutton Bank VC CP. www. eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk/ groups/york 8 March, 10AM - 1PM Greening Up Heworth Holme - St Nicks At Heworth Holme, Bad Bargain/ Tang Hall Lane entrance YO31 0RE. Help with maintaining this wetland meadow 9 March 10am-4pm York Natural Health’s Charity Wellness Day York Natural Health, 36 York Road YO24 4LZ. Help raise funds for St Nicks, by enjoying a day of treatments and workshops.

Pre-booking essential. To book, call 01904 788411 or email info@ yorknaturalhealth.co.uk 9 March, 10AM York Ramblers March Walks 15 linear miles - Minster Way. Meet outside York Minster. www. eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk/ groups/york

9 March, 10.30AM Seed Sharing Event Share surplus seeds, plants etc. At Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church. Everyone welcome.

9 March, 10AM - 1PM Eco-Active Day Help with a seasonal task at St Nicks nature reserve. www.stnicks. org.uk 9 March, 9AM - 3PM Malton Monthly Food Market Every 2nd Saturday of the month.

Set in and around the Milton Rooms and located in Maltons central Market Place.

11 March, 7PM “Save a Baby’s Life” Workshop Foxwood Community Centre, Bellhouse Way, York. Book with Linda on linda.nelson2704@gmail. com 11 March, 7.15PM Curry & Quiz Night in aid of Dementia Forward Curry and Quiz night at The Parvin in Haxby near York. Tickets £18, including a 3-course meal, can be booked by telephoning 01765 601224 . Come along for a great night in aid of a fantastic cause.

11 March, 7.30PM Osbaldwick & Murton WI Barry Bishop will be giving a talk entitled ‘The Isle of Mull’. Meet at Osbaldwick Sports Club and new members very welcome. For details contact Caroline on 07586 356530.

12 March, 9.30AM - 5PM ‘York in the 1840’s’ York Explore (Main Library): Marriott Room. A free dayschool with music and drama on

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13 March, 10.30AM York Ramblers March Walks 7 miles - Levisham Station. 9 miles - Ousegill Bridge CP, Bransdale. www.eastyorkshireramblers.org. uk/groups/york 13 March, 6.30PM The Arts Society Ebor ‘Shaken by an earthquake’ - Igor Stravinsky, The Ballet Russes and the astonishing 1913 premiere of The Rite of Spring’ by Sandy Burnett (Arts Society) London.

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John served in the RNLI for over 35 years, ending as one of twelve ‘Head Launchers’ at Scarborough lifeboat station, and was awarded the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals as well as RNLI long service awards. At Wigginton Recreation Hall. Contact the secretary on 01904 761352 or visit www.u3asites.org.uk/haxbywigginton 15 March, 10AM - 1PM Greening Up Heworth Holme - St Nicks At Heworth Holme, Bad Bargain/ Tang Hall Lane entrance YO31 0RE Help with maintaining this wetland meadow 15 - 31 March York Literature Festival Celebrating the written word.

Tickets and programme at www. yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk 16 March, 2PM - 4PM Sheriff Hutton Jumblies Jumble sale at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall. In aid of RNLI 16 March, 2:30PM The Western Front Association Yorkshire Branch The British Third Army in the Hundred Days by Dr Jonathon Boff. This presentation will explore the role of the British Army in the defeat of Germany, with particular reference to General Byng’s Third Army during the Hundred Days Campaign. At The Hive, Manor Academy, Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton. Contact the Secretary on 01274 642907. Members and non members welcome. Meetings include tea/ coffee with a £4 donation on the door.

17 March, 10.30AM - 1.30PM Monthly Village Market in Sheriff Hutton Located inside and outside the Village Hall. Info on mail@shvm. co.uk 18 March, 7.30PM RSPB, York Local Group Illustrated talk on “Spurn – A Magical Place” by Rob Adams. 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. £3 Group members, £3.50 non-members. Non-members welcome. There is an interval with free hot and cold refreshments.

19 March, 7.15PM Strensall & Huntington WI Meeting Leadership in War’ by Steve Hall.

Competition is ‘something you couldnt survive without’. Strensall Village Hall.

19 March, 7.30PM Askham Bryan College Gardening Club Meeting Illustrated talk entitled “Four Seasons at Slack Top Alpine Nursery, Hebden Bridge” by Michael Mitchell, who will also be bringing along plants to sell. Conference Hall, Askham Bryan College, Askham Bryan, York, YO23 3FR. Members free admission, visitors £5 on the door, all are welcome. www. abcgardeningclub.org.uk 20 March, 10.30AM York Ramblers March Walks 7 miles - Pocklington Bus Station.

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WHAT’S ON IN YORK eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk/ groups/york 20 March, 2PM - 4PM York Flower Club Willow, Wood and Wine. A demonstration by Ann Simpson.

In St Chad’s Church Hall, Campleshon Road, York YO23 1EY. Contact Janet on 01904 488096 for further details.

22 March, 8.00PM RNLI Bingo Night & Raffle At The Half Moon, Strensall. Come along and support your RNLI. 23 - 24 March, 10AM - 5PM Art Exhibition by local artist Iain Will The Old School, Wigginton YO32 2PU. Iain’s style is realistic and colourful giving his work a contemporary look. He will be giving art demonstrations all weekend. Original oil paintings and limited edition prints for sale. Refreshments available and drawing activities for children. www.art2enjoy.co.uk 23 March, 10.15AM York Ramblers March Walks 10 linear miles - Kirklees Way 6.

8:45am Cross Country train from York to Wakefield Westgate for 9:33am bus 436 to Shepley. www. eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk/ groups/york 23 March, 10:30am-12:30pm Community Taiko Drumming Workshop “Drums and Crumbs”. Shipton Community Centre, Shipton-byBenningbrough. Come along and try this fun and exciting Japanese style of drumming. All welcome.

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Performances at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. www. josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk 23 March, 2.30PM The York Association of the National Trust (YANT) AGM at the Hilton Hotel, York, followed by a ticketed lunch.

Telephone the membership secretary 01347 821262 for further details.

23 March, 7PM The Supermodels’ at The Poppleton Centre Doors open 7pm. Tickets available from Cafe Refresh at The Poppleton Centre. www. poppletoncentre.org.uk 24 March, 11AM - 4PM York Model Boat Club Regatta Open Day with Exhibition and HMS York Shield Model of the Year Competition Open to all. Exhibition and sailing of a variety of member’s model and remote control boats, some scratch built to scale. Contact us for entry details. Free entry, free parking, free sailing. www. yorkmodelboatclub.co.uk Contact Annette or Brian on 01904 715441 or Brian 07973 61530.

26 March, 10AM “Save a Baby’s Life” Workshop The Community Room, Tesco, Askham Bar, Dringhouses, York.

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26 March, 2.30PM RSPB, York Local Group Illustrated talk on “Lincolnshire Wildlife” by Steve Lovell. At Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York, (between Scarcroft Road and Nunnery Lane). Further information at clementshall.org. uk. £3 Group members, £3.50 nonmembers. Non-members welcome.

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26 March, 7.30PM Sheriff Hutton History Group Meeting In the Methodist Church on West End opposite the School.

Anthony Hughes, Archivist from Northallerton Records Office, will be talking about the work they do to collect, conserve and make available historic records relating to North Yorkshire.They have an amazing range of wonderful records dating back to the twelfth century. Anthony will also talk about how people can access the records to learn more about their heritage. There will be examples of records relating to Sheriff Hutton and the local area.

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WHAT’S ON IN YORK 27 March, 7.15PM Strensall Local History Group Meeting Hop, Skip and a nice felt hat’ by Brian Walker. In the 15-17th Centuries, the Gentry wore Beaver hats, very expensive, but a solution was to mix human hair, for example to rabbit fur and one would have a very good and cheaper alternative. The industry was a huge financial undertaking and the North Yorks Moors had managed warrens covering large areas, notably Dalby Forest. At Strensall Village Hall.

27 - 30 March, 7.30PM The Full Monty www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk 29 March, 7.30PM Film at the Folk Hall Bohemian Rhapsody’ (12a). New Earswick Folk Hall. Doors open 7pm. www.filmfolkhall.com 29 March, 10AM - 1PM Becks Cleanup Day Help litterpick along the Tang Hall and Osbaldwick Becks for wildlife and people’s safety. www.stnicks. org.uk 30 March, 9.15AM York Ramblers March Walks 15 linear miles - Minster Way 2. 8:42am First Bus no. 10 from Rougier Street, York or 8:47am from Piccadilly to Stamford Bridge. www.eastyorkshireramblers.org. uk/groups/york 30 March, 10AM - 3PM Poppleton Community Railway Nursery Early Spring Open Day and Sale. On sale will be a variety of flowering Spring bulbs and seasonal plants, perennials, 12 | Handy Mag | March 2019

shrubs and alpines. Tea, coffee and homemade cake will also be on sale.

31 March, 7.30PM Flashback to the 1950’s and 1960’s www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk 2 April, 10AM River Foss Society 7 mile circular walk Easingwold via Oulston. Free car park in Easingwold. Contact bob.jowett1@ btopenworld.com 01904 764702 6 April, 10AM - 12 Noon Dunnington York Against Cancer Coffee Morning Held in The Reading Room, Church Street, Dunnington Y019 5PW. There will be a good selection of bric a brac, toys, jewellery and homemade cakes together with a tombola, and a raffle. Entrance £1.

6 April, 11AM Sheriff Hutton Village Charity Auction In Sheriff Hutton Village Hall.

Viewing 11am. Auction starts at 12 noon. 100’s of household & garden items for knock down prices!

Refreshments served.

14 April, 3PM 27th Annual York Westie Walk In aid of the Westie Rescue Scheme Charity at York Racecourse. We meet at the gateway opposite Knavesmire Crescent for a leisurely stroll around the racecourse with our West Highland White Terriers. All newcomers will be most welcome. There is no charge for this event but donations for Westie Rescue Scheme would be appreciated.

17 April, 6:30PM Stride out for St Leonard’s Great Wall of China Trek Information Night From 10th -18th October, St Leonards Hospice invite you to join them on an enchanting journey to help raise vital funds as they celebrate 35 years of caring for people in our local community.

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REGULAR EVENTS IN YORK

Wednesdays 9-12noon Spearehead Community Cafe in Strensall Spearehead Hall, St Mary’s Church.

Wednesdays 9-12noon Cafe Nelli New Earswick Folk Hall.

Wednesdays 10-12noon New Earswick Sharing Together Sleeper Path Community Garden.

Weather permitting.

Tuesdays 10-12noon & Fridays 2-4pm Coffee and Tea on the Green Poppleton Methodist Church.

Tuesdays 7.30pm Stockton On Forest Drama Group Stockton Village Hall. Call Pat 01904 400327 or j.malcolm123@ gmail.com Mondays 7.30-10pm York Scottish Dance Club English Martyrs’ Church Hall. No partner or experience needed. £3.

NEW MONTHLY MARKET IN SHERIFF HUTTON First market Sunday 17th March

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ith traditional market stalls outside and smaller stalls indoors, the market will host an array of local, independent traders selling a variety of goods; including food, locally grown fruit and vegetables, crafts and textiles, pet products and much more.

Louise Chandler, who lives and runs a local business in the village, came up with the idea of having a regular village market after seeing the success of other markets in other local areas. After testing the waters by putting an advert in the village newsletter, a group of 11 villagers with a variety of ages and backgrounds, along with Louise as Chair, have worked together as the village market committee to organise and promote the new Sheriff Hutton Village Market.

The market aims to benefit local causes, projects and organisations in two ways. Firstly, any funds raised from stallholder fees after costs are covered will be distributed amongst local projects and organisations. Secondly, refreshments will be provided in the Village Hall on market days and the committee are encouraging local clubs and groups

to take turns in providing the refreshments allowing them to raise money to benefit their groups.

Aside from the benefit they hope to provide for voluntary groups and projects within the village, the committee also hope the markets will help to enhance community spirit. They are very keen for the whole village to embrace this new idea, and hope that the monthly markets will become a regular part of village life.

The first market will be held on Sunday 17th March at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall, York Road, Sheriff Hutton, York YO60 6RA. There will be stalls inside and outside the village hall, and the market will run from 10.30am to 1.30pm.

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WHAT’S ON IN YORK 2nd Wednesday of month Dunnington York against Cancer Jumble Sale 10-11.15am at the Reading Rooms, Dunnington. Shop opens Mon, Tues, Thurs & Sat 9.30-12noon.

Tuesday also 1.30-4pm.

Tuesdays 2-4.30pm Shipton Community Cafe All welcome.

Fridays 10.30-12.30pm Different Stokes - York Support & Exercise Group Heworth Without Community Centre. A peer-peer support & exercise group for younger, working age & active stroke survivors. £3.

York Alzheimer’s Society 1st Wednesday of month: Boccia and Easy Sports. 2pm 3.30pm New Earswick Bowls Club.

2nd Wednesday of month: Read & Reminisce Together. 10.3012noon at York Explore Library.

2nd Tuesday of month: Dance Café. 1.45-3.30pm at Clement’s Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York.

Last Wednesday of month: Group for younger people with Dementia. 2-3.30pm at the Spurriergate Centre.

Thursdays Singing for the Brain.

1.30-3pm at New Earswick Methodist Church Hall.

01904 929444 yorkservices@ alzheimers.org.uk Dementia Advice Clinics 1st Tuesday of month: 2.15-4.15pm at East Parade Medical Practice.

2nd & 4th Monday of month: 1-4pm Unity Health Kimberlow Hill Surgery YO10 5LA 4th Tuesday of month: 1-4pm at York Medical Group Water Lane.

Contact the GP Practice directly to book.

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1st & 3rd Wednesday of month The Bus Stop Community Cafe 9.30-11.30am at Huntington Methodist Church.

1st Wednesday of month Wigginton & Haxby Wednesday Club Wigginton Recreation Hall Margaret 07435 591678 or Rosemary 01904 761569 email rosemarygeary@sky.com Fridays (Term Time) 10.30am Dance for Parkinsons Wiggington Recreation Hall. www.danceforparkinsonsuk.org or Syliva Flaherey on 01904 490987 1st Wed of month, 7.30pm 9.30pm Haxby and Wigginton Against Fracking Haxby Memorial Hall. hawagainstfracking@gmail.com Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm Cobweb Orchestra All abilities welcome. York Steiner School, Fulford. Patrick Burnett on 07733 266792 or patrickcburnett@ gmail.com 3rd Wednesday of month Frack Free York & Villages Set up by local people to oppose the threat of fracking. Meet at Strensall Village Hall, 7-9pm. www.frackfreeyork.org.uk 1st Saturday of month Coffee morning in Holtby 10-noon. Local people with stalls showing local wares. In the village hall. Profits go to local projects.

Sporting Memories, York City FC Foundation: Mon 1-2.30pm: Wiggington Old School.

Thurs 10.30-12pm: Springhill Court.

Fri 10.30-12pm:Bootham Crescent.

York Model Boat Club Meeting and sailing at the clubhouse & lake at Laytham Park YO42 4PS. Weather permitting www.yorkmodelboatclub.co.uk or Brian: 07973 615301, Annette: 01904 750441 3rd Friday of month, 2pm Haxby & Wigginton U3A Meetings for retired people in the Wigginton Recreational Hall.

Members £1, visitors £3 including refreshments. Info 01904 768227 or www.u3asites.org.uk/haxbywigginton Explore Haxby Library Last Sat of month, 10am-12 Booksale Coffee morning. Preloved and ex-library books on sale at Oaken Grove Community Centre.

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WHAT’S ON IN YORK Wed afternoons (term-time) Huntington School Link Group A regular group for senior citizens run by a small group of 6th form students. At Huntington school 1.20-2.50pm during term time. A range of activities and speakers offered. Refreshments included. 50p a week, plus small yearly membership charge. For more information contact the Link Group coordinator Gillian Hepworth on 01904 752100 (extension 258) g.hepworth@ huntington-ed.org.uk Thurs nights, 7.30pm-9.30pm Haxby Singers Community Choir Rehearsals at St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby. We sing a variety of styles of music to suit all tastes. We

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Thursdays, 7.15pm - 9.15pm The Occasion Choir Celebrating their 25th Aniversary this year and inviting new singers to join their family of dedicated members - especially Sopranos and Altos. Rehearsals are: Thursday 7.15 - 9.15pm at St. Edwards Church, Dringhouses. Contact 01904 701459

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themselves working together on the same job, and they were so impressed with each other’s work ethic and attention to detail they often recommended each other for work.

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Short Story Laundry Day “Give me a hand with this would you?” Danny had been sitting anxiously on the park bench. He turned to a lady with a mass of wild grey hair struggling to throw a length of thin rope over the branch of a nearby oak tree.

“Me?” Danny said.

“Yes you, you’re a tall lad,” she called, unravelling the rope. “I want to tie this end to this tree, and the other end to that big one over there.”

Danny was glad of the distraction. His cousin had set him up on a blind date with her friend Rebecca, and he wasn’t at all sure what to expect.

Under the lady’s watchful eye, he tied up the rope so that it was taut between the two trees.

“We’re going to peg out my washing,” she said, smiling.

He then saw a wicker basket filled with damp laundry on a rock behind her.

“It’s only bedding. There’s no unmentionables, so don’t get your knickers in a twist.”

“Do you always dry your washing in the park?” Danny asked.. “Aren’t you worried that someone might steal it?”

“Who’d want my threadbare sheets?” the lady cackled, unravelling a flowery duvet cover. “It’s my First Day of Spring ritual, they always smell lovely after a blast of country air.”

“Doesn’t anybody ever stop you?” he asked.

“Like who?” She took a couple of pegs from a bag.

“Air’s free, isn’t it?”

“I suppose,” Danny agreed, looking at his watch.

“What’s up?” she said. “Stood you up, has she?”

There’s no unmentionables, so don’t get your knickers in a twist “Well fancy that.” She coyly took the handkerchief from him. “Bet you weren’t expecting me.”

Danny gulped. It was clear he’d been the victim of his cousin’s cruel practical joke.

“You seem like a really nice person,” he began, “and you’ve got some very interesting laundry ideas…”

“Thank you,” the lady said admiring her line of washing. “You seem quite a nice lad yourself.”

“But I’m worried about the age gap,” Danny continued, choosing his words carefully. “I’m not sure we’d have a lot in common.”

The lady brushed her hair out of her eyes and squinted at him. “I have to disagree,” she said, and winked. “There’s one thing we’ve got in common.”

“What’s that?” Danny said warily; he’d hoped she would be better at taking the hint.

“My granddaughter Rebecca,” she laughed, as a girl of Danny’s age walked towards them.

“I hope not.” Danny helped her straighten the sheets.

“Hello Nanna.” She kissed the lady on the cheek.

As she pegged the last pillow case a small scrap of white fabric fluttered to the ground.

“Hello Rebecca. This is Danny. He’s been very chivalrous.”

Danny picked it up before it could get muddy. It was a handkerchief, and across one corner was neatly embroidered the name ‘Rebecca’.

Danny felt his face burning. She patted his shoulder kindly. “I don’t think you need a chaperone.” She handed him the basket. “Just bring in my washing when it’s ready.”

“That’s funny,” he said, frowning, “the girl I’m waiting for is called Rebecca.”

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round me right now are at least 6 different pieces of technology: my TV, 2 games consoles, my smartphone, my wireless keyboard I am currently using to write this article and my tablet, currently sat charging. Now that’s a lot of technology, even for me. But in my most urgent times, it might not have been a hug or bar of chocolate I’ve needed, it’s been a slice of escapism into a different world, a music album or a film I’ve craved the most...

From the first telephone call in 1876, to electronic TV’s being sold in America in 1938 and all the way to the original revolutionary iPhone being released on June 29th 2007, turning some of us into “screen zombies” (at least they would be of no threat in the event of an actual apocalypse). Technology is everywhere and is something that has revolutionised our day to day lives for better or worse - for me, it’s the former.

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Books to share BECOMING

Michelle Obama Michelle Obama’s autobiography became an instant hit when it was published late last year, and it’s easy to see why. Her trademark warmth, humility and intelligence shine from every page.

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Anne Griffin Widower Maurice sits at a bar in Ireland, raising toasts to the most important people in his life, from the brother who died so many years ago to his late wife. His joys, tragedies and regrets are laid bare. A warm, powerful tale that’s hugely enjoyable to read.

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Whether you give them as a gift or only pass them on once you’ve turned the last page, these books were made for sharing with friends and family. for October, you’ll find them all and more in this collection. While the book is aimed at children, these are poems that people of any age can enjoy. Poets range from old favourites such as Charlotte Brontë, Emily Dickinson and Phillip Larkin to contemporary wordsmiths such as Kate Tempest. Each poem has a short introduction by Allie Esiri.

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Twists, turns and plenty of red herrings mean you’ll need all your powers of deduction to solve the crimes. Great fun.

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Let’s rewind. For decades, a whole host of employers (like Aviva, British Steel, The Post Office, Nestlé and most of the big banks) offered their employees ‘Final Salary’ pension schemes. The benefits were calculated as a percentage of salary. So retirees could go into retirement with a guaranteed, inflationproofed pension for life.

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omen-owned businesses now contribute an incredible £105bn to the UK economy.

So, as part of International Women’s Day on the 8th March, we’re celebrating the achievements of all female entrepreneurs in the area and supporting the next generation.

• Achieving credibility for the business (37%) • Lack of confidence (22%) Obstacles like these are limiting women’s ability to start, run and grow their business. It’s a huge potential loss for the economy. For example, if we were to harness this untapped potential, it could lead to an extra 340,000 businesses, support 425,000 new jobs and add up to £10.1bn to the UK economy.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) published a report in November 2018 called ‘Supporting Women’s Enterprise in the UK: The Economic Case’, which revealed an increase in both the ...only 22% of small and economic contribution and employment generated by medium sized businesses are women-owned businesses.

majority owned by women

However, it also revealed there are still 2.7 million women who want to open a business – but haven’t.

And only 22% of small and medium sized businesses are majority owned by women.

Why?

Research from the FSB’s previous report (‘Women in Enterprise: The Untapped Potential’) explores how women face the typical challenges of setting up a small business, such as cash flow and access to finance, but also additional challenges that are specific to them, including: • Balancing work and family life (40%) 32 | Handy Mag | March 2019

The FSB’s report called on the Government to recognise the economic contribution by women and build on this with career advice, role models and access to business support and finance.

More needs to be done to help women and lead the next generation of female entrepreneurs.

Through long-term business support, vocational education, better advice, mentoring and statutory Maternity Allowance for the self-employed, more women could have the skills and confidence to set up their own business.

In the report, a quarter of female business owners highlighted access to finance as a key challenge. So, more is being done to make women aware of the full

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range of of finance options, including alternative sources range finance options, including alternative sources such as as crowd funding and angel investors. such crowd funding and angel investors.

Supporting women’s enterprise is crucial in in helping Supporting women’s enterprise is crucial helping individuals realise their fullfull potential, and in in turn individuals realise their potential, and turn boost thethe economy.

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KEEP SAFE THIS SPRING

by Anna Maxwell, C2 Safety

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s signs of spring begin to appear we begin to think about tidying up the garden.

Gardening will involve lifting, lugging, shuffling and shunting of boxes, barrows and brooms. All these activities require physical effort and it is easy to cause an injury such as a strain or pull, and, all too commonly, a bad back.

Whatever your plans are you should always consider safe manual handling techniques to help reduce the chance of an injury (which could affect your ability to work). Some basic planning can be the difference between an injury and a job well done.

Be mindful of your own strength and physical capability. The weight you can safely carry changes depending on where you carry it in relation to your body. You cannot lift as much if you are holding it above your head, are sitting down or are having to twist for example.

Consider the size and weight of the item and reduce it by splitting it up and taking several trips. If it cannot be split then a trolley will help. If you do not have a trolley then ask for assistance from a friend or colleague (this is known as Team Lifting).

Check the route you intend to carry the load and make sure there are no trip hazards, tight spaces or things you could get caught up on such as trees, hose pipes, cables or other equipment.

Gloves will improve your grip when lifting and also protect fingers and hands from scuffs and scrapes.

When picking up a load you should always start from a squat and keep a straight back and stand up through your legs. Don’t bend over with straight legs and a straight back as this is a fast-track to a back injury. Always carry the weight as close to your body as possible around waist/chest level as this is where you are strongest. And when you put the load down don’t drop it!

Musculoskeletal injuries caused by poor manual handling account for more than one-third of all work-related illnesses reported to the HSE each year.

Employers must provide training and information in the workplace to help workers prevent injuries and this knowledge could save you from injuries in the home too.

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Saturday morning sales are on 6th, 13th and 20th April from 10am-1pm.

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SILVER VERSUS WHITE FILLINGS...WHAT’S NEW?

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ou may find that when you next go to the dentist there are some changes to the type of filling you are given.

In agreement with an international treaty, we are working to reduce the amount of mercury being released

by Christine Parker into the environment. Some people BDS (GDC 72136) may be concerned that amalgam fillings, which do contain mercury, are unsafe and could affect their health. In fact, studies have found that there is more mercury in cow and formula milk than in the breastmilk of mothers who have fillings.

I would like to allay any fears. Silver fillings have a long history of safety (150 years) and whilst they might not look as pretty as white fillings, they offer long service and can be placed in very heavily filled teeth. It’s not a great idea to get them removed unless there is a clinical need.

When silver fillings are placed or removed, a small amount of silver amalgam is released into the waste. When mercury, from any source, enters the environment it can eventually enter our oceans and this is where the problem starts. Microorganisms convert the previously stable mercury into methyl mercury which is easily absorbed by fish. This is why the government recommends pregnant or breastfeeding women limit their fish consumption to 2 portions a week.

White fillings are primarily made of plastic material which is set in the mouth and we do not yet have enough long term studies to establish all their risks. They have been thoroughly tested but they are in no way better than silver fillings.

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wept by the Atlantic breeze on the banks of the river Tagus, Lisbon is a lovely city where beyond the tree-lined avenues and elegant squares, the past lingers in myriad nooks and crannies. Old or new, quiet or bustling, the Portuguese capital is full of contrasts and always surprising.

At the foot of the ‘seven hills’, Baixa, the lower town, is the main commercial hub, rebuilt in neoclassical style by the Marquis of Pombal after the 1755 earthquake. At the heart of it all is the spacious Rossio Square, beautifully paved in wave-like patterns of limestone and basalt.

Fountains, flower sellers, cafés and pastry shops, it’s a place to relax and watch the world go by.

Restaurants and boutiques line the popular Augusta Street, while beyond the Triumphal Arch the vast Plaça do Comércio opens out on to the river, spanned by the 25th of April suspension bridge.

Inspired by the Golden Gate in San Francisco, the bridge commemorates the peaceful return to democracy in 1974 when the population muzzled the soldiers’ rifles with carnations.

Stylish façades, blue mosaics glinting in the sunshine, churches, museums and gardens: there’s plenty to explore in the centre, but sooner or later visitors come across the intriguing Santa Justa Elevator, a neo-gothic lift embellished with filigree, wood panels and brass fittings. Built in 1902 by an apprentice of Eiffel, it takes you up to the western heights of Bairro Alto overlooking the low town and 38 | Handy Mag | March 2019

river. Sleepy in the day, lively at night, this old district loves bohemian life.

On the eastern side of town, the traditional Alfama district clambers up the slopes, just like the Kasbah set up long ago by Moorish invaders.

Tightly packed houses, steep winding lanes, narrow passageways and hidden squares, it’s a nostalgic place where old-fashioned trams rattle on the cobbles and the melancholy sound of Fado guitars drifts in dark tavernas. Up on the top is Castelo de Sao Jorge, the citadel built by the Moors then turned into a royal palace. It’s well worth the climb, for up on the battlements one can enjoy the most magnificent panorama over Lisbon and the river Tagus on its way to Belem, where caravels once set off to explore the world.

At the mouth of the river, Belem claims some of the finest buildings financed by the golden Age of Discoveries, including two UNESCO sites, the grand Jeronimos Monastery, with its turrets and archways mirrored in a pond, and – also commissioned by Manuel I – the fortified yet delicate Belem Tower lapped by ocean waves.

But most dramatic perhaps is the Monument to the Discoveries, built in 1960 and rising 52 metres above a huge mariner’s compass. Shaped like a caravel about to sail, it is flanked by statues of maritime heroes, among them Vasco de Gama, and led on the prow by the great pioneer Henry the Navigator.

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SOLOISTS BEYOND COMPARE LINED UP FOR CASTLE HOWARD PROMS 2019 Saturday 3 August 2019

“I’m delighted to be returning for the Castle Howard Proms, it’s always such a spectacular evening, and I’m looking forward to performing again in August.”

Giggleswick born-and-bred Sarah Fox will be hitting the high notes in the concert. 2019 will be her first time at Castle Howard, but she is no stranger to the Proms, having performed in the BBC MGM Prom in 2009 and The Proms in 2011. Sarah has taken her vocal talents around the world, with leading operatic roles in Germany, Barcelona and Cincinnati.

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lthough a warm mid-summer’s eve may feel incredibly far away as Britain shivers through the cold winter, plans for the 2019 Castle Howard Proms (Saturday 3 August 2019) are well underway, with the two guest soloists now confirmed. Best-selling tenor Wynne Evans will be joining North Yorkshire’s own operatic soprano, Sarah Fox for the North’s most prestigious al fresco Proms event.

The rousing musical accompaniment to the evening will be provided by the London Gala Orchestra under the baton of Stephen Bell, and the compère for the evening is Phil Seymour, who is both the master of ceremonies for World Snooker and World of Sport Wrestling. Warm-up acts will also perform as the thousands of concert goers set up deckchairs, picnics and sometimes even dining tables with silver platters candelabra on the North Front lawns of the historic house, which gently slope down towards the lakeside-stage - a natural amphitheatre for the grand performance.

Wynne Evans is a best-selling classical artist, with his debut album with Warner Music going straight to number one in the classical charts. His acclaimed performance in the 25th anniversary performance of The Phantom of the Opera, and appearances in a host of concerts at the Royal Opera House, English National Opera and Opera North have made him an incredibly Sarah Fox popular live performer, whilst he is also well known for his decade in the recurring role as Gio Compario in a series of TV adverts.

“This is a fantastic line-up for this year’s event, and it is wonderful to have Wynne returning after a very warm reception five years ago,” comments promoter and event organiser, Mark Harrison. “The Castle Howard Proms always provides a night to remember, and we’re looking forward to bringing back traditional favourites such as the Spitfire flypast at the start of the evening, as well as a stunning fireworks and laser show to bring the evening to a close.”

Wynne last performed at Castle Howard Proms in 2014, and comments:

Tickets for Castle Howard Proms are available until 31 March 2019 at the early-bird price of £33 per adult and £5 per child via the Castle Howard ticket office or online at www.castlehoward.co.uk (booking fees apply to online sales). VIP tickets start from £175 per head.

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The concert is slightly earlier in 2019 to previous years, as the enormous BBC Countryfile Live event will be taking over the grounds from 15 - 18 August.

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BECK ISLE MUSEUM RE-OPENS FOR 2019

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Marking 200 years since the birth of Queen Victoria, this year’s costume exhibition is “Six Decades of Victorian Fashion”. Victoria came to the throne in 1837 and reigned for just over 63 years. During Victoria’s reign, fashion - particularly for women – changed a great deal. The dresses on show reflect these changes, from the soft shapes of the 1840’s to the highly sculpted forms created by the crinoline and the bustle.

Pickering Musical Society is celebrating it’s 100th birthday this year and visitors to the Museum will be able to see programmes and photographs from performances in each decade since 1919.

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Potato and Broccoli Gratin Ready in: 1 hour | Serves 4 - 6

This hearty vegetable gratin makes a great side dish for a Sunday roast, or a very satisfying vegetarian supper served with crusty bread and a mixed green salad.

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750g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks Salt and freshly ground black pepper 225g broccoli florets 1 tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, peeled and cut into thin wedges 25g butter 25g plain flour 300ml milk 150g mature Cheddar, grated 2 tsp Dijon mustard Fresh basil leaves, to garnish 44 | Handy Mag | March 2019

1. Preheat the oven to 200C, fan 180F, gas mark 6.

Boil the potatoes in a large pan of lightly salted water for 8-10 minutes until almost tender, adding the broccoli to the pan for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time. Drain well and place in a large shallow ovenproof dish.

2. Heat the oil in a large pan over a high heat and fry the onion for 3-4 minutes until just softened.

Scatter the onion over the potatoes and broccoli.

3. Melt the butter in the pan, then stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute until foaming. Remove the pan from the heat and gradually stir in the milk. Return to the heat and bring to the boil, stirring all the time. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes, still stirring, until the sauce is smooth and thickened.

4. Stir in the half the cheese and the mustard and simmer for a further minute. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pour the sauce over the vegetables in the dish and scatter over the rest of the cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbling. Serve garnished with the basil leaves.

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Use the extra butter to thoroughly grease the holes in a 12-hole muffin tray. Line the base of each hole with a circle of baking paper. Drop a mini chocolate cookie into each hole.

2. Place the butter, sugar, flour, baking powder, eggs, orange juice and zest in a large mixing bowl. Beat with a hand-held electric whisk for 3-4 minutes until smooth and creamy.

3. Spoon the mixture evenly into the holes in the muffin tray. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until risen, golden and springy to the touch. Cool in the tin for a few minutes then run a small palette knife around each cake to loosen and turn out on a wire rack. Leave to cool completely.

4. Dip the top of each orange sponge in melted chocolate and place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Leave for 30 minutes or until set. Serve topped with grated chocolate and orange slices, if liked.

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A feral cat like Sooty can provide a highly efficient and environmentally-friendly alternative to chemical pest control. Garden centres, golf clubs, smallholdings, farms, stables, shops; in fact, anywhere where there is room to roam and rodents

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If you are able to provide an appropriate home for Sooty please contact the Adoption Centre on 01904 760356 or through our website york.cats. org.uk. Once this young lady is back in a suitable location we’re sure she’ll turn that feline frown upside down!

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t’s that time again, where the days get a little longer, spring feels a little closer and daffodils start to bloom. It can only mean one thing…The Great Daffodil Appeal is here!

Marie Curie’s biggest annual fundraising campaign has once again kicked off and we’ll be raising as much money and awareness as possible for our local services right through to April. Behind every daffodil there is a story and each and every donation for a daffodil keeps the Marie Curie nursing services in your area going.

Every one of us in the UK will be affected at some point by a terminal illness, and we need more support than ever so that we can provide the care everyone deserves at the end of their life. And it’s so easy to help.

We need as many collectors as possible to sign up for a couple of hours at one of our street or supermarket collections. There are lots of collections in your area to choose from and we are so grateful for all the help we can get.

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Simply Style

e all want our homes to be comfortable, practical and goodlooking. Just as important as gorgeous colours and appealing accessories are necessities such as easy-to-clean surfaces, effective lighting and durable kitchenware. Which is where simple style – a combination of form and function that is completely unpretentious and always hard working – excels. It takes classic designs that have stood the test of time and combines them with the best of modern furnishings, using tactile materials and pale, neutral colours to achieve a look that is calm and quiet, comfortable and honest, and hugely pleasing to live with.

Walls and floors are the starting point. Quick and inexpensive to achieve are walls in plain paint shades. Neutrals are fundamental, with a palette of soft whites ranging from chalk and ivory through to deeper taupes and greys, with stronger accents providing contrast: sage green, midnight blue or earthy brown, for example. More finished surfaces could include grasscloth wallpaper, bevel-edge tiles or timber panelling. As for floors, the key is to combine the practicality of sturdy materials such as traditional stone flags, brick pavers or wooden floorboards with the softness of plain or minimally patterned carpets or conveniently placed, understated rugs.

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Furniture should be pared down in style, chosen for its strength, durability and comfort first and foremost, and always clean-lined as opposed to over-decorative. Mixing eras works perfectly, too, provided pieces are chosen for their inherent good design and plain style.

Rather than elaborate window treatments, this style has a less-is-more feel, and where windows can be left bare, then why not? Panelled wooden shutters look elegant and discreet, while Roman blinds and gathered curtains are preferable to anything elaborate. Other soft furnishings might include the plainest of loose covers for chairs and sofas and cushions with no-nonsense fastenings and the most basic of trims. Linen, cotton and wool are ideal fabrics for this style: unassuming, natural fibres that have been the backbone of classical decorating for centuries. Look for plain colours and stripes, adding a range of textures for interest. In addition to the soft drape of textiles, introduce a range of natural materials, such as woven willow, sisal, slate or timber, to provide an interesting atmosphere even in an apparently minimal room.

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Key ingredients of simple style: • Consider wooden panelling, tongue-and-groove boarding, textured wallpaper and classic tiles.

• Opt for classic floorboards, stone or slate flags, brick pavers or terracotta tiles for the floor, combined with plain carpets and/or subtle rugs.

• Use soft white shades with a few deeper colours.

• Choose natural materials such as wood, slate, wicker, wool and cotton.

• Ensure rooms are clear of clutter by making the most of storage space.

• Remember that good design applies across all eras, so combining old and new will work if furnishings are chosen carefully for both form and function.

• Avoid bold patterns in favour of plains and stripes.

• Fit wooden shutters, Roman blinds or softly gathered curtains at the windows, or leave them bare if you dare.

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Is A Diesel Car Right For Me? WHAT TYPE OF JOURNEYS DO YOU USUALLY DO?

Diesels are only efficient after heating up, which means they’ll be inefficient and polluting during the first 10 miles or so of any journey – not good if you regularly make short trips. In addition, modern pollution control systems need the engines to be running at a certain RPM to function.

This is easily achievable on the motorway, but if your car starts a regeneration cycle while idling on the school run, you risk clogging up exhaust gas recirculation systems or diesel particulate filters.

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espite recent bad publicity, diesels still fit the bill for some drivers – and we explain why.

Since September 2015, when news broke that Volkswagen had covered up illegally high emissions of nitrogen oxides from its diesel vehicles, diesel has come under a lot of pressure, with calls for it to be heavily taxed or even banned altogether.

Many say that diesel was mis-sold to buyers, promising low emissions and high fuel economy when in reality it was totally unsuitable for the journeys they do – but for some it’s still a good choice…

WHAT’S YOUR MILEAGE?

Diesel cars make sense for drivers doing over 20,000 miles a year, who benefit from the increased fuel economy a diesel engine provides – and will save money over time.

Diesel fuel contains more energy than petrol, so despite being slightly more expensive it offers better fuel economy. However, in most cases, diesel variants of cars cost more to buy than their petrol equivalents, hence this price gap dictates the break-even mileage.

For example, the Volkswagen Golf 1.6-litre diesel costs around £1,600 more than the equivalent petrol car, giving a break-even mileage of 75,000 based on official fuel economy figures. For an average driver, that’s over six years, but someone doing 30,000 miles a year would break even in less than three years.

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HOW HEAVILY LOADED ARE YOU?

Diesels have more torque or pulling power than petrol engines and thus are ideal for heavily loaded vehicles such as people carriers, vans, or trucks, or for those who often tow heavy items like caravans or horse boxes.

A diesel is more pleasant to use when loaded to capacity, and won’t suffer as much strain as a petrol car would.

WHICH CARS ARE YOU LOOKING AT?

Sometimes there really is no alternative to a diesel unless you choose a different car – for example, there’s currently not a single petrol-powered crew-cab pickup truck on the UK market. The same can be true of people carriers and some executive or family cars.

Diesel can also be the sensible option in the luxury end of the market, where the petrol offering is perhaps a powerful V8 with poor fuel economy. In these situations, consider the diesel if you intend to take regular long journeys and have it serviced to keep the emission control systems running properly.

Certainly, many diesel car drivers would be better off in a petrol model, or an equivalent hybrid or electric model. Yet the fuel has its uses, for high-mileage, heavily laden or penny-pinching buyers. As always, shop carefully and consider all the options before buying.

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echnology promises to tame your tangles and your tresses, solve split ends and make your hair incredibly curly or fantastically flat.

Vacuum cleaner company Dyson’s expertise in moving air around means it makes a very effective (and very expensive) hairdryer that gets your hair dry in a fraction of the usual time without extreme heat. At £299 the Supersonic is a big investment but it might seem a good buy when you consider the cost of your time.

If that’s out of reach though, review site ExpertReviews says the best budget model is currently the BaByliss 2100 Salon Light, which delivers great results for a little under £30.

If you’re considering a cheaper model, pay attention to both the power and the weight: some hairdryers are uncomfortable to hold if you need to dry longer hair.

One of the best-rated curling tongs is the gHD Soft Curl Tong. It has a large 32mm width barrel and has an automatic cut-out so you don’t need to worry about whether you’ve left it on.

The results are spectacular but again it’s pricey at £110. As with hairdryers there are plenty of less hightech and considerably less expensive models around that do a perfectly good job, such as Remington’s Keratin Protect Curling Wand; at the time of writing it’s £24.50 online. gHD is probably better known for its hair straighteners, and its Platinum + White Styler tops 62 | Handy Mag | March 2019

the Cosmopolitan best-buy list despite its £175 price tag. It constantly monitors your hair to ensure it’s delivering the right temperature to the right place at the right time.

For men, hair care is more often about removal than styling. According to the tech site T3, the best electric razor for men is the Philips 9000 Series Prestige, a wet and dry razor with wireless charging and the ability to cope with days of stubble.

The RRP is silly at £450 and it’s widely available for much less, but lesser models do a great job too.

Hair removal isn’t just for men, of course. Epilation is a great alternative to waxing, and Braun’s Silk-épil 9 is the best and – according to many reviewers – the least painful model around. Shop around, however; if you don’t want the various scrubbing and shaving attachments you can get it for considerably less.

If you’d rather zap hair than pluck it, consider an IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) machine although it’s not as effective on blonde, grey or red hairs or darker skin tones.

The best known brand is Philips, whose Lumea range starts at around £150. Just be careful if you’re planning to travel anywhere sunny, as you shouldn’t use these devices on skin that’s just been – or is about to be – exposed to lots of sunlight.

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Whether you are a newcomer to stamp collecting, an average collector like most of us, or a seasoned and experienced enthusiast there will be something in our programme which will appeal to all tastes: • Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month in the Denham Room of the Priory Street Centre, York, starting at 7.30pm until around 9.30pm (Priory Street is off Micklegate, within the city walls) • Visitors and new members are welcome – if you have inherited a stamp collection that you wish to dispose of, we will offer a rough valuation and suggest possible ways of disposal: we might even persuade you to keep your collection and add to it, by joining us!

• Guest speakers and displays at every meeting, as well as an exchange and mart; also regular auctions and competitions.

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The History of Plastic

t has been around for less than 200 years but has become our indispensable disposable.

Now, with the realisation of its hugely detrimental impact on our environment, are its days numbered?

Put simply, plastics are polymer chains which can be carbon or silicon-based and moulded into any shape.

The first plastics were derived from natural and organic sources. Rubber, a plant-based material, was being used as early as the 1820s. It was manufactured from a substance called latex, the thick milky sap produced by the rubber tree. Elastic, invented in 1820

by Thomas Hancock, is also produced from latex.

Similarly, in 1839, a German chemist, Eduard Simon, accidentally came across what he called Styrol (now known as styrene) while distilling a natural resin of the Turkish sweetgum tree. However, he did not realise its potential and his work was resurrected in the early 1900s

by Hermann Staudinger to become the basis of polystyrene.

Another plant-derived substance, and the forerunner of the plastics family, was called Parkesine.

It was unveiled by Alexander Parkes at London’s Great International Exhibition in 1862 and used to make objects like buttons and cutlery handles.

Derived from cellulose, it could be heated, moulded into whatever shape was needed and then cooled to retain this shape. Cellulose also gave rise to celluloid and cellophane.

Bakelite, invented in 1907, was the first plastic to be made from a non-plant source. A hard resin formed from formaldehyde and phenol (a chemical from coal tar), its manufacture was perfected by a Belgian inventor, Leo Baekeland.

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Corporation’s tagline was ‘the material of a thousand uses’, which could equally be applied to all plastic today.

In 1930, Badische Anilin & Soda-Fabrik (BASF) used the work of Simon and Staudinger to start commercially manufacturing polystyrene, which could be injected, extruded or moulded.

Later, the Dow Chemical Company produced the first foamed polystyrene dubbed Styrofoam – a light, air-filled insulating plastic that went on to be used in disposable cups, packaging and the building industry.

By the 1930s, a range of synthetic plastics was introduced: vinyl, acrylic, polyester, polyvinylchloride (PVC), polythene, polyurethanes and nylon. This is now seen as the most significant era in the history of plastics.

Manufacture was taken over by petrochemical companies who turned crude oil into mass-produced plastics for every conceivable commercial and domestic requirement. It was a miracle material.

With the 1941 development of polyethylene, which can withstand up to two atmospheres of pressure, the plastics drinks bottle was born.

Inexpensive to mass-produce, plastics quickly became an integral part of our disposable society. By simply tweaking the polymer chains, a plastic suitable for any form or function could be made.

And the downside? Plastic can be divided into two types: thermoplastic and thermoset.

Thermoplastic can be recycled but thermoset cannot and endures. Also, plastics that find their way into the sea are broken down into microplastics that can invade living organisms, including, ultimately, ourselves.

So, as we ingest increasingly more of our miracle invention, is our DNA chain slowly becoming a polymer one?

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FOIL FOR SNAPPY WINS EVERY CAN COUNTS GREEN CAN AWARD by recycling their drink cans and other aluminium packaging. The project’s work is of benefit to both the local community and the wider environment, so it’s a privilege to present Karen with this Green Can Award.”

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oil for Snappy based in York have received a national recycling award for their outstanding work in recycling drink cans and other aluminium packaging.

Foil for Snappy was created by Karen Nash in December 2012 to help raise funds for The Snappy Trust. The Snappy Trust, formerly known as Snappy (Special Needs Activities and Play Provision for York), is a registered charity supporting children and young people with wide ranging disabilities, from across the York area and was originally set up back in 1985.

The Every Can Counts Green Can Award has been awarded to Karen Nash and her Foil for Snappy project in recognition of her hard work and dedication to the initiative. The project collects drink cans, foil and household cables for recycling. The material is sold to L. Clancey & Sons – an aluminium recycling centre based on the outskirts of York in Murton. Since its establishment Foil for Snappy has recycled over 7 tonnes of aluminium material, raising £5000 for The Snappy Trust.

The Foil for Snappy project has gone from strength to strength over the years and now operates over 50 collection points across York in a variety of locations, including supermarket car parks, community buildings and local businesses.

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Karen Nash, the Project Leader for Foil for Snappy, said “The Snappy Trust supports over 300 children with additional needs including my own son. By recycling what others throw away we are fundraising for them and saving the planet at the same time which is very satisfying. I never imagined that asking friends of Snappy to collect a few Christmas drink cans and mince pie cases to raise a little bit of extra money could become a city-wide aluminium recycling collection. I am very proud of what we have achieved and to receive this national award in recognition of our hard work is very special.”

Anne Stamp, Service Manager at The Snappy Trust said “We are incredibly grateful for the Foil for Snappy project. Not only has it raised awareness for The Snappy Trust but also for the environment, so much so that even the young people who attend Snappy have become more responsible with their cans.”

Every Can Counts is a free to use recycling initiative that aims to increase the number of drinks cans recycled, whether at work or while out and about.

The programme aims to increase the number of drinks cans recycled, whether at work or whilst out and about, by providing provides practical advice and support, including free communication materials and help with finding a recycling collection partner.

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New members are always welcome. Adult membership is £30pa and children £15pa (when accompanied by a responsible adult). You can even arrange to have a go before you decide. The Club do keep restrictions on membership numbers, so there is no overcrowded sailing which all adds for an enjoyable sailing experience.

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Fabulous Fruit Trees

by Pippa Greenwood

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f you have ever been put off the idea of growing your own tree fruit, such as apples, pears, plums or cherries, simply because your garden is on the small size, think again; it is not difficult to grow a fair quantity of fruit in even a tiny garden. There is no need for an orchard, acres of land or even a large garden, so just how do you manage it?

Start by checking out the plant’s ‘rootstock’, which is the type of tree root that the variety you want has been grafted on to. The rootstock determines how big a tree will grow, and if you get one that has a dwarfing effect your tree will be much less inclined to become huge. Rootstocks ‘Pixey’ on plums, ‘M9’ on apples or ‘Quince A’ on pears should help to reduce the risk of a large tree developing.

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edging. Each tree will spread to 150cm (5ft) or more and can be trained to form a horizontal barrier at about 45cm (18in) above the ground – they look fantastic when in flower, and then bear fruit along the horizontal ‘arms’. A pollinator tree nearby is needed to ensure good fruit set or choose the self-fertile ‘Concorde’ pear and you’ll still get a reasonable crop with just one tree. You can buy ready-trained step-overs from some garden centres and specialist fruit nurseries.

Consider growing fruit trees in pots. There is no doubt that growing pretty well anything in a pot takes more effort from you, as the plant will be reliant on you for food and more moisture, but provided you use a good-sized pot – perhaps even a half-barrel – it can work well.

It is best to use a loam-based John Innes No. 3 compost, but make sure there is plenty of drainage material at the base of the container – broken flower pots work well! Provided you make sure that no one variety gets out of hand and grows too vigorously, it is a useful idea in a smaller garden.

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‘Family Trees’ are basically trees on to which two additional varieties of the same fruit have been grafted, meaning you can grow three varieties of apple or pear on just one tree. The varieties are selected by the nursery so that they all pollinate each other and so you should get a fair crop from an established tree.

When space is limited, you can grow ‘Ballerina’ or ‘Minarettes’ trees. These are what I call ‘skyward’ apples, because they produce their fruits on short spurs which grow out of the vertical main stem, with the result that you end up with a tree measuring up to 2.4m (8ft) tall, but which is so columnar that you can plant them just 60-90cm (2-3ft) apart if you want more than one tree. This form of tree is available as many different varieties, including dessert apples, cooking apples, pears, plums, gages and damsons. They can be grown in patio pots or in open ground.

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If you have a fence or framework with a bit of planting space next to it, then you could also grow your fruit as an ‘espalier’, which means trained and pruned so that the tree lies pretty well flat against the fence with several parallel ‘arms’ that bear the fruit, or perhaps as a ‘fan’ where the branches are trained and pruned to produce a near flat fan shape against the surface – this works especially well for cherries, plums, damsons and even apricots.

Why not grow a cordon or single-stemmed apple or pear over a simple arch? Better still, grow one variety up one side and another (a suitable pollinator) up the other – it’ll look stunning in the spring when in flower, and then again when it bears its tasty crop!

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