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FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK... TRAIL walk the trails and stand and stare at the weird and wonderful straw men, set a new record by raising a remarkable £4,700. This was shared between Martin House Children’s Hospice “Good Night’s Sleep Appeal” and other local charities.
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This year the organisers are once again supporting the work of Phambili ngeThemba, a church charity supporting a community in Cape Town devastated by a fire. The Festival started in 2007 after a 13 year old from the church visited a project in South Africa that supports people in townships. She was so moved by what she saw that she wanted to do something to raise their profile and raise money so came up with the idea of a Scarecrow Festival. Tim Black, the project co-ordinator at Phambili in South Africa, will be coming with his wife to help over the weekend. This year alongside Phambilli they will be supporting the York Street Angels, Jumbulance, The Island, Haxby Memorial Hall Trust Fund, Wonder Years, Haxby Helpers, Oaken Grove Community and Churchfield Open Space. Details of all the charities will be available throughout the weekend and a whole lot more at the church including refreshments, quiet reflection room and face painting.
And these two close-knit communities are pretty experienced at running the show. Now in its ninth year, you’ll certainly get a giggle and your money’s worth. With dozens of scarecrows, different length trails and tea and homemade cake, surely there is no better way to spend a day in the spring sunshine? Characters from children’s classics, comic book heroes and the fantasy world of video games stole the show last year. But we are sure one year we saw an incarnation of Mary Berry having cake with Paul Hollywood, and Nessie in the Haxby Pond on York Road and in Wyre Pond opposite the Methodist Church!
So polish up your ruby slippers and head over to Haxby and Wigginton for a lovely day out. We can’t guarantee that you’ll see Dorothy and Toto, the Tin Man or the Cowardly Lion or that the sun will be shining, but we can guarantee that a whole lot of inventive ideas, hard work, effort and copious amounts of straw will be on show for all to see!
Last year was an astonishing year for this local scarecrow festival, not just because of some memorable entries, but a new fundraising record was set. The thousands of visitors, who travelled to
The 9th Festival will be held over the 2nd, 3rd & 4th May. So put the dates in your diary. Trails are on sale in the church at £2.50 each from 10am to 4.30pm. Refreshments are available from 10am to 5.30pm.
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Horseracing in York By Jen Grimble
Horseracing has been etched on the British sporting calendar since the 12th century. York was one of the first cities to embrace it, and to this day we enjoy an array of annual equestrian events. With the first races of the season in May, we prepare for another year of sunshine and fancy headwear.
was new transport systems and television. These three factors gave York a sporting boost; our Roman roots and our impeccable transport links made the city one of the country’s most popular racing venues. It is claimed that we have hosted equestrian events for over 2,000 years, while records show that races took place on a frozen River Ouse in 1607. During the 18th century, Clifton began hosting meets, but due to its proximity to the flood-prone river, the site soon closed.
The Romans, the Royal Family and modern technology all contributed to the success of British horseracing. Roman chariots sparked our interest, while monarchic support invited us to celebrate its traditions. Perhaps the most important element in the success of racing
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17th July–2nd August 2015 Two weeks of inspiring performances of classical music in the many beautiful and historic venues in and around Ryedale. This year’s concerts include pianist Benjamin Grosvenor, the Doric and Heath String Quartets, Franz Lehár’s operetta The Merry Widow, a 100th anniversary performance of Rachmaninov’s All Night Vigil at Ampleforth Abbey, and a complete cycle of Chopin’s Nocturnes. Other highlights include the Orchestra of Opera North, Royal Northern Sinfonia, and the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. To request a copy of the festival’s full brochure of events, please contact the box office on 01751 475 777 or email box.office@ryedalefestival.com. Details of events are available online at www.ryedalefestival.com.
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Tour de Yorkshire at Dalby – a day out for everyone Dalby Forest is readying itself for the most exciting sporting event to come to the region in 2015 and one of the biggest cycle gatherings in the UK. The world-status cycle race visits Dalby on day one, Friday 1 May, meaning a grueling challenge to riders and a perfect day out for spectators. The field of world class riders will want to come out on top of the first points section of stage one. Located at Bickley Bank this is the chance to claim King of the Mountain glory and set down a marker for the whole tour.
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A family-friendly Yorkshire welcome The Tour de Yorkshire at Dalby will be a real family affair and offers a safe venue for kids to watch elite professionals and get caught up in the excitement of a live race. Special events and facilities on the day: • The Forestry Commission is reducing vehicle entry to the forest to only £4.00 per car. • Visitors by car will also receive a free return visit voucher to be used later in 2015. • Dalby Activity Centre will be open for Yorkshirethemed paint ball targets and refreshments. • Events and facilities at Adderstone Field and a bike bank at Bickley Bank for the day. • The courtyard café and Forest Café at the visitor centre, Low Dalby will serve up Yorkshire specialities to add a local flavour to the day.
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COLD CALLERS By Jimmy Hannon, PCSO 5637 Everybody within the City of York at some point will be contacted by a Cold Caller, either by telephone or on your doorstep. It is important to stress that the vast majority of these calls or visits are from entirely legitimate businesses and as annoying as their timing can be there are no offences being committed. There are however criminals who will use a cold call to commit an offence. In the worst of cases these can result in the victim losing many thousands of pounds. As the weather improves many of us will be considering making improvements to the outdoor spaces of our homes. There are many local and national businesses who will be happy to do this work, although there are often local tradesmen who will offer to do the works for considerably less. This does not in itself indicate that they are not legitimate however you should be wary. Criminals will often quote for works and offer what appears to be a very competitive price. Once you have agreed to have this work undertaken though they will often come to you and state that there is further works need doing and give you a new price to include this. On many occasions the actual work that they have done is either unnecessary or of a poor quality as well and will need to be made good afterwards. These criminals will target the most vulnerable in Society and will think nothing of even driving these victims to a cash point to make them take out even more cash to pay for this work. Many of these offences go unreported as the victim is often embarrassed or fears losing their independence if they are elderly or otherwise vulnerable and falls victim to these scams. If you do have any worries about any traders that come to your door you can contact the Police or Trading Standards who will work together to bring these offenders to justice. If they have left any flyers or notes with contact details on please keep these as they can be very useful in any investigation. Also keep an eye out for any vulnerable neighbours or relatives.
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MAJOR REFURBISHMENT The York Cats Protection Adoption Centre based on Huntington Road is set to undergo a major refurbishment from mid-April – the biggest revamp in 20-years – which will require the Centre to temporarily close for around three months. Funded entirely by generous donations, the much needed new-look centre will ensure that the branch is able to meet the needs of unwanted cats and kittens of York, and the surrounding area, for the next 20-years and beyond. At present the buildings on the site are wooden sheds that are well past their best. By replacing these with purpose built buildings and by replacing the older wooden pens with brand new UPVC pens, it will enable the branch to maintain its high standards of cat care. The branch also intends to use this time to make essential repairs to other existing cat pens to both extend their lifespan and to make improvements for cat welfare. Furthermore the refurbishment will also see the layout of the Adoption Centre improving so the branch will be able to offer an even better and more efficient cat adoption experience for its customers, and of course for the cats in its care. James Hodgkinson, Adoption Centre Manager, said: “We’ve helped to re-home over 100 cats and kittens already this year but with ever increasing demand on our services we need to ensure our centre continues to offer the best quality of care. The newlook centre will ensure we can continue to meet the needs of unwanted cats and kittens of York, and the surrounding area, for the generations to come. We’re incredibly thankful to everyone who has, and continues to, generously donate towards the centre. Without them this wouldn’t be possible.”
The team have raised a staggering £250,000 for charities and good causes since they started back in 1986!!!
Any cats which aren’t rehomed before the closure close will be transferred to other Cats Protection Adoption Centres close by.
The Jumblies are a hugely successful team of volunteers who expertly organise a programme of jumble sales each year. They work alongside many support groups to raise money for local organisations and local and national charities.
Although the Centre itself will be temporarily closed, York Cats Protection will still be offering support and advice during the renovations through its local helpline 01904 760356 (Mon- Fri 9am -5pm) or email york@ cats.org.uk)
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YORK • MAY 2015 • ISSUE 112 Beware of ‘Time Limited Policies’ Cheap monthly fees may tempt But they only cover each condition For twelve months then become exempt
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YORK • MAY 2015 • ISSUE 112 Old footwear can be turned into planting with real flair. If you use old gardening boots or a pair of shoes, you are unlikely to need to add extra drainage as they invariably drain well but a pair of wellies may need a few holes. As I mentioned drainage is of great importance, but when it comes to choosing a compost and the plants themselves, you need nothing any different from when you are planting up a more traditional container and believe me you can have a lot more fun! Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com
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MALTON FOOD LOVERS FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE SATURDAY 23RD AND SUNDAY 24TH MAY 2015 AND PROMISES TO BE A FOODIE SPECTACULAR! Chef and musician Levi Roots, BBC chef Valentine Warner, food writer Diana Henry, food legend Prue Leith and editor of Waitrose Kitchen William Sitwell will join around160 stall holders for a weekend of chef demonstrations, cookery lessons, interviews and other events. New for this year’s event is the Night Market on Saturday evening, along with the Festival Party which will be headlined by Levi. The Night Market will feature stall holders trading under the setting sun, giving food lovers the chance to relax as night falls. Learn from local food heroes James Mackenzie, Andrew Pern and Tim Bilton at Malton Cookery School, hear William Sitwell’s whistle-stop history of one hundred years of food, or simply make the most of Malton’s historic streets where the food and drink stalls will be situated. There will also be live music, street food and the fantastic atmosphere for which Malton Food Lovers Festival is famous.
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VOLUNTEERS WANTED! MALTON FOOD LOVERS FESTIVAL, SATURDAY 24RD AND SUNDAY 24TH MAY 2015
Malton Community Interest Company, which helps organise the Food Lovers Festival and the Monthly Food Market, is looking for volunteer support to help at the Festival. So if you would like to be involved this year we’d love to hear from you! Please email andrew@welovemalton.co.uk or check our website www.maltonyorkshire.co.uk to find out more.
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WHAT’S ON: Local events in York. DO YOU HAVE AN EVENT THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE HERE?
Contact Nicky on 01653 690859 or nicky@thehandymag.co.uk CAFE NELLI 6, 13, 20, 27 MAY
Opens every Wednesday morning between 10am and 12 noon at New Earswick Folk Hall.
PRODUCE SHARING EVENT 9 MAY Seedling and Plant Share
1.30 - 2.30 pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. For more information contact Tim on 01904 760659 or email hwtransition or visit www. haxbyandwiggintonccc.org.uk
SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES 16 MAY Jumble Sale
At Sheriff Hutton Village Hall starting at 2pm. In aid of Sheriff Hutton Glebe Conservation Area
ST LEONARD’S HOSPICE 2 MAY St Leonard’s Way Challenge Walk
Check in 8am, mass start at 9am. A circular 20 mile walk beginning in Haworth, West Yorkshire. The walk is our 25th Challenge Walk, in our 30th birthday year, so why not rise to the challenge and help us raise vital funds for patient care.
You can enter by calling (01904) 777777 for an entry form or entering online at www.stleonardshospice. org.uk
17 MAY Summer Fair and Plant Sale Fun starts at midday at St Leonard’s Hospice, 185 Tadcaster Road, YO24 1GL
20 JUNE Midnight Walk
FLOWER POWER FAIRS
At Joseph Rowntree School, New Earswick. Register today online at www. stleonardshospice.org.uk
4 MAY, BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY Sutton Park, Sutton on the Forest, York YO61 1DP
Please note the change of venue to Joseph Rowntree School, New Earswick.
SUNDAY 17 MAY Ness Hall, East Ness near Malton YO62 5XD. A
Any queriers please email nicola.turnbull@ stleonardshospice.nhs.uk
ST ANDREW’S SOCIETY 8 MAY Society AGM
7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall.
27 JUNE Coffee Morning
At Haxby Memorial Hall on from 10am - 1pm. Entrance is £2 per person, to include coffee and a scone. Stalls will include Books and CDs/DVDs, Cakes, Plants, Cards, Bric-a-Brac, etc. Games and a Raffle will also be available. Also, our Society Piper will be piping outside the hall during this event. All proceeds in aid of St Leonard’s Hospice.
private garden, rarely open to the public. Both events promise quality plants on sale from Northern growers and specialists to suit every garden and every pocket. Admission to both these events is included in the garden admissions, both £3.50, and parking is free. Open 11am-4pm. Refreshments. No dogs in gardens please. For further details visit www.flowerpowerfairs. co.uk or contact Judy Popley on 07730 859441
All information regarding the Society’s activities can be found on their website -yorkscot.org. uk
Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk before Tuesday 5th May
WHAT’S ON: Local events in York. 6.30pm prompt. Any queries to Terry Millett 01904 491290
(NEST) NEW EARSWICK SHARING TOGETHER WILBERFORCE TRUST For adults with disabilities including learning disabilities and visual impairments.
20 MAY ‘VI Cafe and Catch-Up’ for Adults with Sight Loss
Meet other people with sight loss for coffee and cake in a friendly informal setting. Information and advice about sight loss services will be available to help you. Drop-In anytime between 10am – noon. Coffee, tea, cake available for a small donation. For further information please or to sign up for a course contact Anne Parkinson 01904 760037 or email a.parkinson@ wilberforcetrust.org.uk
STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WI 19 MAY Meeting
‘Resolutions and Book Tell’ Evening. Held in Strensall Village Hall at 7.15pm.
FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB 18 MAY Summer Visit
Millrace Nursery, LS25 1LP Overlooking a secluded valley with over 3000 varieties of perennials, shrubs and trees, ponds, terraces and wildflower meadow. Plants available to purchase. Directions: On A63 in Garforth. Cost £5 pp. Leave from Flaxton Village Hall at
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New Earswick Sharing Together would love to see you at the Sleeper Path Community Garden and Allotment on Wednesday mornings between 10am and 12 noon and on second Sundays of each month between 2pm and 4pm.
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9.30am at Pear Tree Farm. Contact Catherine on catherinebutt71@hotmail.com
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10am at Huntington Methodist Church. Contact Linda on linda. nelson2704@gmail.com
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10am at Clementhorpe community centre. Contact Linda on linda.nelson2704@ gmail.com
WIGGINTON COMMUNITY FAIR 6 JUNE 2nd Annual Wigginton Community Fair and Craft Competition
YORK BONSAI SOCIETY We will not be holding a bonsai display this year but hope to do one next year in May, the club still hold monthly meetings at Wigginton Recreation Hall on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7pm, new members are always welcome from someone starting up to more experienced people, we have a range of experience within the club, please call or contact Andy Mudd on 01757 268145.
THE ROYAL LIFESAVING SOCIETY FREE Workshops
Would you know how to cope in the event of a baby emergency, such as choking, stopping breathing or drowning? Qualified members of the Royal Life Saving Society deliver FREE to attend “Save a Baby’s Life” workshops throughout the city. Booking is essential.
10am to 3pm at St Nicholas Church, Back Lane, Wigginton. There will be local craft and small business stalls in the car park. Craft Competition in the main Church with classes for adults, a needlework picture, a soft toy, flower arrangement in a jam jar, a knitted scarf and a victoria sponge. Classes for children include a birthday card, 3 decorated cup cakes and an A4 drawing of an animal (divided into age groups). Entries are 20p per class to be delivered to the Church on the day before 11am. Free entry to any group of children or young people who get their entries to us before the day. For more information please contact Lindsey Steele on York 762929 or steejoh47@aol.com. Facebook: wiggintoncommunityfair
CHARITY NIGHT 9 MAY Charity Night in aid of Multiple Sclerosis
8pm at Huntington Working Men’s Club, featuring Mike Sagar and the Cresters with 50’s
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and 60’s rock & roll and country music, and also a raffle and tombola. Tickets £5 available from the Club Tel. 769370 or 769101.
HAXBY LIBRARY REGULAR EVENTS Coffee Morning
First Monday of the month 11am - 12.30 midday
Tablet Sessions
BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS 4 MAY Wigginton Recreation Centre 10am-1pm.
HAXBY SINGERS 9 MAY Concert - ‘A Spring Serenade’
7:30pm at Haxby Memorial Hall. Featuring Popular Songs from the Shows. Directed by Maggie Fayers. Accompanist Ryan O’Sullivan. Adults £6 Children £3. Includes Light Refreshments. Tickets available on the door or from choir members.
SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP 27 MAY Meeting
7.30pm at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall. Holgate Windmill - the Restoration of this York landmark, a description of the restoration the who, why, how and technical aspects ending with a working windmill. includes sale of flour. Presentation by Richie & Helen. Members £1 Visitors £2 Contact Margaret 01347 878465 or Meg 01347 878136 for further information. meg. ashbridge@hotmail.co.uk
Third Monday of the month 10am - 12 noon. Try out a tablet or e-reader. Explore Haxby Library Learning Centre, Station Road, Haxby, YO32 3LT. Tel: 01904 552660, haxby@exploreyork.org.uk
HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB 5 MAY Meeting
‘History of St Peters School’ by Patricia Chandler. At Haxby Methodist Church Hall (opposite Haxby pond) at 10am for coffee before a prompt start at 10am. Membership costs only £15 per year and new members are always welcome. For details of PROBUS call Peter Stanhope on 01904 760467
HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET 2 MAY
Markets open from 10.30am. www.hovingham-market.org.uk
and York who will be organising collections in support of this initiative.
SHERIFF HUTTON ANGLERS Vacancies for New Members
The angling club has vacancies for new members for 2015/2016. For further details contact either of the following, Mr M Kirby (Secretary) Tel no 01904 415932 or Mr P Wileman (Treasurer) Tel no 07983 300068
HAXBY AND WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB 12 MAY Practice night for members of the club.
At Wigginton Recreation Hall. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Visitors always welcome. Entrance for non-members is £5 on the door.Tea and coffee will be served afterwards. Contact Jane Pepper 01347 823601. See www: haxbyand wiggintonflowerclub.com for more details
OPEN DAY FOR ST LEONARD’S HOSPICE 27 JUNE
RNLI 1 - 4 MAY Annual Mayday Campaign
To celebrate the lifesaving work of our volunteer crews. Look out for our volunteers from branches of the RNLI in Malton, Helmsley
10-12 noon and 1-4pm at 72 Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton, York, YO26 6LZ,. Hospice new goods , raffle, tombola, cakes, crafts, preserves and paperbacks. Entry £2.50 to include tea/coffee and strawberries and cream
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WHAT’S ON: Local events in York. STRENSALL LIBRARY 18 MAY Paper Crafts For Kids– Summer Bunting Fun. Free session 3.30pm – 4.30pm. Prebooked places only.
EVERY THURSDAY MORNING Brand new Lego Club for under five children Free drop in session. 11am -12pm
EVERY THURSDAY AFTERNOON Brand new Alphabet & Number Club
Free drop in session for pre-school children. 3.30pm4pm
NORTH YORKSHIRE MUSIC THERAPY CENTRE 9 MAY Sounds Glorious! including Vivaldi Gloria
Concert 7.30pm at St Chad’s Parish Church on the Knavesmire, Campleshon Road, York. St Paulinus Singers conducted by Sam Gardner with The Field Quartet and Friends. A preconcert talk at 6pm from a North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre
EVERY FRIDAY Brand new Minecraft Club
Free drop in fun session for kids 3.30pm – 4.30pm (bring your own device)
22 JUNE Strensall Library Friends Group – resident meeting invitation to pursue setting up a library Friends Group here 7pm in the Library
Tel: Sarah on 01904 552677 Email: strensall@exploreyork. org.uk Address: 19 The Village, Strensall, York YO32 5XS This library has free WiFi
patron, Professor Helen OdellMiller - Music Therapy: Sowing seeds of interest in Dementia Care. Followed by refreshments at 6.45pm. Adults £10 Under 19s £5 available on the door or from 01904 424411 (Parking is not a problem, as vehicles are allowed to park on Campleshon Road with no restrictions) In aid of North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre.
ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE GARDENING CLUB 12 MAY Meeting
An illustrated talk entitled “Plot to Pot” by Martin and Jill Fish. The meeting starts at 7:30pm in the Conference Hall, Askham Bryan College, Askham Bryan, York, YO23 3FR. Members free admission, visitors £5 on the door.
RIVER FOSS SOCIETY 9 MAY Foss Walk 3
Terrington to Hovingham c.5m start 9.30 at Hovingham village hall car park.
18 MAY Evening country walk around Linton-on-Ouse.
Meet 6pm at entrance gates of Beningbrough Hall.
20 MAY Visit to the Hawk and Owl Trust at Jugger Howe, Ravenscar.
10am start at Falcon Inn, A171 Scarborough to Whitby, 3 miles north of Cloughton. For more information, contact Bob Jowett - 01904 764702 or bob.jowett1@ btopenworld.com at least one week in advance.
STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS 14 JUNE Choral Eucharist service at St Helen’s Church in Escrick.
9.30am. This service will feature parts of Schubert’s exciting ‘Mass in G’. Further details on our website: www.stamfordbridgesingers. co.uk
HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A 15 MAY Meeting
2pm at Wigginton Recreational Centre - Talk in aid of ‘Action Against Hunger’ - Mrs Karen Jones -‘Pubs, Clubs, Bars Cafe Rouge’. Further info. www. haxbywigginton-u3a.co.uk or tel. 01904 767392.
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MALTON FOOD LOVERS FESTIVAL 23 & 24 MAY
A celebration of the very best Yorkshire produce and cooking. Set acrosss the streets of Malton , it is the ‘Food Fest’ of the North! See page 56
NELLIVISION 1 MAY Brief Encounter (PG) 90mins
The original 1946 ‘best romantic film of all time’ tells the story of how bored suburban housewife Laura Jesson (Celia Johnson) is thrown by happenstance into an acquaintance with virtuous doctor Alec Harvey (Trevor Howard). Their casual friendship soon develops during weekly visits into something more emotionally fulfilling and they must wrestle with the potential havoc their deepening relationship would have on their lives and the lives of those they love. At the Folk Hall, New Earswick 7:30pm (Doors open 7pm) Tickets from the Folk Hall on 01904 769621 Mon - Fri 9am – 5pm and online http:/ briefencounternellivision. eventbrite.co.uk. Adult £4, Child £2 (under 15) Membership: £5 per annum + £1 reduction on adult tickets, 50p on child tickets (up to 2). Children must be accompanied by a membership holder.
PLANT SALE 2 MAY
10am - 12 noon at St Mary’s Church Hall, North Lane Haxby (Behind Church). Tea /Coffee and Biscuits will be available Admission 50p. Raising money for church funds.
PENLIFE ASSOCIATES 8 JULY Inheritance Protection Seminar
Preserving your wealth for future generations. Held at The Durham Ox, Crayke YO61 4TE. At 3.30pm or 6.00pm, followed by light refreshments. To book see page 33
INTERNATIONAL COACHING WEEK 18 - 22 MAY
Find out what Coaching can do for you! Want to be happier and more content? Feel more positive and confident in life and work? Then Coaching could be for you. Our FREE EVENTS could help you focus on what you want from life.
Pre book at www. coachingyork.co.uk/ icw2015events
ST NICK’S 14 MAY What’s wrong with TTIP? 7pm-9pm Sally Brooks of York No to TTIP and Kit Bennett of Frack Free York will give a talk on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). This deal would have far-reaching consequences for society and the environment. Entry: £2 for non-members/free to members (includes a drink)
16-17 MAY York Open Eco Homes
Want to turn your house into a comfortable & efficient home? Find out how from people who have done it! You may even win a free energy assessment for your home! More info & map at http://york.greenopenhomes. net, 01904 411821. Free entry, no booking needed
22 MAY Scything Work Day
10am-3pm Help us improve grassland areas along the Foss Islands Cycle Path (National Cycle Route 66). St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Ave., York YO10 3ST Tel: 01904 411821 or visit www.stnicks.org.uk
HAXBY WI 14 MAY
Meeting 1950’s - ‘Smarter York’ by Ian Dunn. Competition - Item from recycled material. 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall
18 MAY
Inter Country Craft Exhibition, Kiplin Hall
WE ARE THEATRE 24 - 27 JUNE ‘Seussical’
7.30pm and a 2.30pm matinee on the 27th. At Joseph Rowntree Theatre. Tickets £13 and £11 from York Theatre Royal Box Office on 01904 623568 www.wearetheatre.co.uk
Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk before Tuesday 5th May
WHAT’S ON: Local events in York. 23 MAY
Two 6 mile public transport walks
26 MAY
8 mile walk from Kirkby Underdale Village Hall
YORK RAMBLERS 2 MAY
A 10 mile public transport walk.
6 MAY
27 MAY
10 mile walk from Sleights Moor
27 MAY
7 mile walk from Dalby, City of Troy
Various walks - 10 miles from Kirby Malzeard,10 miles from White Horse Bank, 7 miles from Castley
Further details on yorkramblers.org.uk or eastyorkshireramblers. org.uk
9 MAY
If you would prefer to have a booklet showing all the walks on offer from the York group and from other Ramblers groups in our area, send a s.a.e. to Ramblers Membership Secretary, 11 Catherine Love Drive, Easingwold, York YO61 3GE.
12 mile public transport walk.
13 MAY
Various walks - 1 mile from Goathland Rd, 7 miles from Thornton-le-Clay
20 MAY
10 miles from Middleham, 11 miles from Cold Kirby, 7 miles from Armscliffe Craggs
WIGGINTON & HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL 13 JUNE Summer Ball Dinner Dance
At Haxby Memorial Hall. A great evening of food, the big band sound from DB Bigband, dancing and a good bar, and help raise funds for Haxby Memorial Hall’s Raise The Roof Appeal.Tickets are £25 each, but get them quick, as they sell out fast! Tickets available from Diane on York 761559 or visit dbbigband.co.uk Doors and bar open at 7.30pm.
4 JULY The Fabulous Blazers
A fantastic,and the hottest new band in town! At Haxby Memorial Hall. A mix of R+B, Rock, Country to name a few. You’ll not stay in your seats long, and will be up and dancing in no time.Doors and bar open at 7.30pm. Tickets are £8 and available from Denise on York 761825. But don’t leave it too long to book! All proceeds to the Raise The Roof Appeal.
Haxby Memorial Hall’s Raise The Roof Appeal is ongoing - Phase 2 started in April. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported our appeal so far.
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS,YORK 13 MAY Illustrated talk
“Saving Nature in the Humberhead Levels and Yorkshire Coalfields” by Ian Higginson. 7.30pm at Temple Hall, York St. John University, Lord Mayors Walk, York, YO31 7EX. Non-members welcome. Entrance £3.00 Group members, £3.50 non members.
OSBALDWICK AND MURTON WI 5 MAY Fashion Show
7.30pm at Osbaldwick Primary School, The Leyes, Osbaldwick Captain Tortue, James Lakeland, Stella and Dot, Taifun, Daks, Ralph Lauren and many more. Join us for a fun evening of fashion and discover a new side to the WI. Tickets are £10 each to include a glass of fizz. Contact Sarah on 07845195377 or e-mail amcf@fsmail.net
ST MARY’S CHURCH, STRENSALL 25 MAY “Fit For A Purpose” Health & Well-Being Fun Day
Fun Day 12-4pm. Stalls, Raffles, Entertainment, Refreshments. Dancethon 10am-8pm. Entry Fee £2 per hour danced. Timetable of dance styles & expert tuition. Watch stunning performances from local dance groups. All proceeds to go towards cost of trip to Philippines for Eileen, Katie & Lydia to help train teachers & work in orphanage—Durrian Project, Manilla & Sefton Village, Santiago. For more information call Eileen Langtree on 07592 747353 eileen.langtree@btinternet.com
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HUNTINGTON METHODIST CHURCH 9 MAY Christian Aid Coffee Morning
10am - 12 Noon at Huntington Methodist Church. There will be home made refreshments and various stalls. All proceeds are for Christian Aid.
LINDT YORK CHOCOLATE SHOP 8 & 9 MAY Re-Opening
After undergoing an exciting transformation, we are reopening the store at 10am on 8 May at Unit 126 in the York Designer Outlet. Shoppers will be invited to sample lots of our delicious truffles and we will be giving away free goodies, as well as other exciting events. This event will be in partnership with Action for Children Charity.
BURTON AGNES HALL 3 - 5 JULY The 9th Burton Agnes Jazz & Blues Festival
For tickets and more information see page 20.
STRENSALL CARNIVAL 20 JUNE
Strensall Village Hall 12-5pm. A grand Yorkshire day out at Strensall community carnival, 2015. A fun filled day out for all the family. There will be a jam packed entertainment program with activities suitable for all ages. To include, local bands, marching band, cadet drill display, donkey rides, circus skills with Professor Fiddlesticks, Trash Bang Man, Magic Hatter
Featuring Mick Hull on the ukulele.
Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA www.jrtheatre.co.uk
22 MAY YSJ Dance: Shake it Off
3 MAY
York St John Dance Club performs a showcase of their newest routines with proceeds going towards Help for Heroes.
5 - 9 MAY The Pitmen Painters
23 MAY Disney Inspirations En Pointe Classical Dance School
Crystallised - Our 15th Anniversary Show Lisa Marie School of Dance
Pick Me Up Theatre - Lee Hall tells the true story of a group of miners in Ashington in the 1930s who took up painting lessons and briefly became acclaimed by the art world.
12 -16 MAY Die Fledermaus
York Opera. Johann Strauss’s bubbling operetta is brimming over with wonderful waltzes, effervescent arias and sparkling wit.
17 MAY Steve Cassidy Band and Friends
Presenting old favourite songs and new compositions. Enjoy too the children’s choir from St George’s Primary School and Megan Fowler, a rising star. magic show and lots more. For further information or a program please contact strensallcc@outlook.com
ST OSWALD’S CE PRIMARY SCHOOL, FULFORD 16 MAY Charity Fun Day
12.30pm-4.30pm. In aid of Families’ Activity Breaks And The Gurkha Welfare Trust. Military demonstrations, climbing wall, farm animals
27 - 30 MAY HONK! - York Light Youth Honk! is a musical comedy re-telling the Hans Christian Anderson story of The Ugly Ducking. See page 51 for more details
31 MAY York Swings Against Cancer
Come along and enjoy all your favourite Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé, Glen Miller, Robbie Williams and Dean Martin swing classics performed by local artists, with a full swing band, coming together to support a local charity making sure that York swings against cancer. and lots more. St Oswalkds CE School, Heslington Lane, Fulford, York YO10 4LX
POPPLETON SPORTS DAY 25 MAY
From 12.30 on the Green. See p58
HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCARECROW FESTIVAL 2,3,4 MAY
See page 12
Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk before Tuesday 5th May
WHAT’S ON: Local events in York. YORK CEMETERY 1 MAY RSPB Bird Walk & Illustrated Talk
Learn about the many types of birds visiting York Cemetery with RSPB expert, Barry Bishop. Adults £3, Children £1.
10 MAY The History of York Cemetery
2pm. Guided walk exploring the fascinating history of York Cemetery from its opening in 1837.
24 MAY Garden Walk
2pm. An informative yet relaxing walk around the cemetery gardens with Clive Dawson.
29 MAY Moth & Insect Night
7.30pm. With expert Dr David Chesmore. Anneliese Emmans Dean also conveys the world of moths and insects in her unique and amusing way. Friends of York Cemetery, The Cemetery Gatehouse, Cemetery Road, York, YO10 5AJ. Telephone 01904 610578. www.yorkcemetery.org.uk
TREASURE CHEST 10 MAY Family Fun Day
Celebrating 10 years of Treasure Chest! 2-4pm at Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby, YO32 4QW. £1 voluntary donation per family. Entertainment to include; Sling Swing, The Crafty Explorers, Baby Sensory, Katie Ventress School of Dance, York Sling Library, York NCT Nappy Library, Jay Varner Photography, Tombola, Face Painting and lots more! www.treasurechest.org.uk. Facebook: TreasureChestBreastFeedingSupportYork
About the Project
A team of Volunteer Mentors will be trained and supported to provide goal-focused support for individuals. Each mentoring relationship will last 12 weeks. The aim is to empower people to identify and achieve personal goals, as part of their ongoing recovery from mental ill health.
Do you have:
• an interest in working with people, one to one. • an interest in mental ill health • excellent interpersonal skills Can you commit to 2-4 hours per week for a period of at least 6 months?
Then we’d love to hear from you! We are particularly keen to recruit volunteers from a wide range of ages and with relevant professional experiences. For more information about the project and this volunteering role, please contact Trudi Jackson:
NURSERY OPEN DAY 16 MAY
Open Day at Stockton on the Forest Day Nursery 12.30-4.30pm. For existing families and prospective new families to look around the setting, see all our exciting changes, join in with some fun activities and meet our team of staff. We look forward to seeing you there. More information on 01904 400698 or stocktondaynursery@live.co.uk
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YORK • MAY 2015 • ISSUE 112 ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES CLAXTON & SAND HUTTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Contact Rachel: 07970 956022. CRAFT AND CHAT GROUP Contact: 01904 762255. CUPPA IN THE LOUNGE Every Tuesday 2-4pm. Free. Contact 01904 626786 EWENIQUE MACHINE KNITTING CLUB Contact 01904 399697. FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB Meetings at Flaxton Village Hall and commence at 7.30 pm jands.chambers@zen. co.uk. HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB Contact paulinewatkins@ hotmail.co.uk or visit our website www. haxbyandwigginton flowerclub.com HAXBY & WIGGINTON GARDENING CLUB Re-commence the second Sunday for Oct, Nov, Dec 2015. Meet in St. Mary’s Church Hall at 2.30pm.For further details contact Ginny Mason, 01904 768516 HAXBY & WIGGINTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Contact Clare: 079800 26690. HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB Peter Stanhope on 01904 760467 HUNTINGTON PETANQUE CLUB Call Dennis Woodcock on (01904) 762698 or Sheila on (01904) 768849. HUNTINGTON BRIDGE CLUB Contact Marianne: 01904 761892. HUNTINGTON OVER SIXTIES CLUB Contact Sonia: 01904 632782. NEW EARSWICK BRIDGE CLUB Contact: 01904 760639. NEW EARSWICK CAMERA CLUB Contact: www. communigate.co.uk/york/ newearswickcameraclub. NEW EARSWICK SWIMMING CLUB Contact: 01904 768163 or visit www.newearswicksc. co.uk. or ring Coaching enquiries: 01904 765397 or email memberships@ newearswicksc.co.uk. NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY GROUP Contact Bryan: 01904 764648 or email: www. yorkareagroup.co.uk.
SHERIFF HUTTON ANGLERS Vacancies for New Members The angling club has vacancies for new members for 2015/2016. For further details contact either of the following, Mr M Kirby (Secretary) Tel no 01904 415932 or Mr P Wileman (Treasurer) Tel no 07983 300068 www.shanglers. wordpress.com SILVER SONG BOX Contact Thea Jacob on 01904 634390 STRENSALL ST MARY’S ART GROUP Telephone 01904 492217 or 01904 490079 STRENSALL BRIDGE CLUB Strensall Village Hall, Thursday at 7pm For non-serious bridge. Contact John: 01904 769618. STRENSALL CAKE CLUB Meets third Wednesday of every month. 7-9.30pm at Durlston Drive Community Centre, off Barley Rise, Strensall, York, YO32 5AT Membership for the year is £25. Door fees for members £2. Door fees for guests £5.95 STRENSALL DINING GROUP Contact: 01904 490987. STRENSALL READING GROUP Contact Sarah: 01904 490876 or Pam: 01904 764518. STRENSALL STRIDERS Meet every Wed at the Ship Inn in Strensall at 6.15pm. Facebook or Email strensallstriders@outlook. com. YORK & DISTRICT SPINNERS, WEAVERS & DYERS Contact: 01904 794795 or 07598 929912 YORK AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Meets each Thursday at 8pm at the Bishopthorpe Social Club in Bishopthorpe. YORK BONSAI SOCIETY. Contact: Andy 01757 268145. YORK CAVING CLUB Contact: 07747 063181 or visit www.yorkcavingclub. org.uk or email: info@ yorkcavingclub.org.uk. YORK FLOWER CLUB Why not come as a guest, we meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 2pm in St Chad Church Hall. You will enjoy demonstrations, workshops etc. Everyone is welcome. Ring 01904 744819
for further details or just come along. YORK GARRISON WAR GAMING CLUB Contact Lee on 07990 544365 or www.yorkgarrison. co.uk YORK LADIES CIRCLE See our website www. ladiescircle.co.uk/York. We are also on Facebook & Twitter YORK MODEL BOAT CLUB Contact Ray 01904 702480 Contact Steve: 01904 424155 or www.yorkmodelboatclub. co.uk YORK PHILATELIC SOCIETY Contact Richard Billinge: 01904 411455 or richard. billinge@btinternet.com or Tony: 01904 411378 or aew6@york.ac.uk or Trevor: 01904 764140 or trevorcollins834@btinternet. com. YORKSHIRE MINIATURISTS ASSOCIATION Contact Ann: 01757 288974 or Elizabeth: 01904 795361. YOUTH CLUBS AT OAKEN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE 01904 769176. info@oakengrove.org.uk YORK RI SPEAKERS CLUB We offer coaching/guidance/ support in Public Speaking/ Presentations. Contact Peter Jensen at yorkshirecomic@ gmail.com YORK SCRIBES York Scribes encourages enthusiasts and practitioners of calligraphy to increase their understanding, knowledge and skills. Contact Judith England (j.england.bunter@ gmail.com).
ADVICE & SUPPORT AGE UK YORK Contact: 01904 627995or visit www.ageukyork.org.uk. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SOCIETY Contact 01904 567701 or email yorkservices@ alzheimers.org.uk or visit www.alzheimers.org.uk. IT Centre, York Science Park, Innovation Way, York YO10 5NP. SAVE A BABY’S LIFE Workshops Held throughout the City. Contact Tel. 01904767452 BREATHE EASY YORK Contact Sue: 01904 410 003 or visit www.breatheeasyyork. co.uk. CANCER CARE CENTRE
The Centre is open Mon to Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm. Contact: 01904 721166. CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAU Free and confidential advice. Contact: 0844 826 9705 or visit www.yorkcab.org.uk. EBOR LIFESAVING CLUB Learn lifesaving skills with qualified RLSS trainers. Contact the secretary on eborlsc@hotmail.co.uk or Tel. 01904 767452 HALVES Lost your other half? Trinity Methodist Church, Monkgate, York. 1st Sat each month at 12pm. Contact Margaret: 01904 415894 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY YORK BRANCH Contact: 01904 758577 or visit www2.mssociety.org. uk/York MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP Contact Lesley Ogle for more information 01347 822919 or lesleyandderekogle@hotmail. com OAKEN GROVE SURFERS Contact: 01904 769176. OLDER CITIZENS ADVOCACY YORK – OCAY Contact: 01904 676200 or e-mail ocay@btconnect.com. PARKINSONS UK Contact Jayne, Information& Support Officer: 0844 225 36 32 or Kate: 01904 758355. REFLECT Pregnancy choice and pregnancy loss support. Gateway centre, Acomb, Contact: 01904 676710 or visit www.reflectyork.co.uk SAMARITANS OF YORK & DISTRICT 89 Nunnery Lane, York YO23 1AH. Contact: 01904 655888 or 08457 90 90 90 or visit www. samaritans.org.uk. SHOPMOBILITY IN YORK Second floor of Piccadilly Multistorey Car Park in York Centre. Contact: 01904 679222. THE ENCEPHALITIS SOCIETY 32 Castlegate, Malton, YO17 7DT. Admin Line: 01653 692583. Support Line 01653 699599. Email: mail@ encephalitis.info. or visit www. encephalitis.info YORK AND DISTRICT PAIN MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Contact Gordon: 01904 491141 or Jill: 01904 708490
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or visit www.ypmsg.co.uk. YORK CORONARY SUPPORT GROUP TRUST For more information please visit www.ycsgt.org.uk YORVIK GATEWAY CLUB. Contact 07593 380973 or visit www.yorkvikgatewayclub. co.uk YORK RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP (YORKRA) Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York. Contact: 01904 642227.
ANIMALS & WILDLIFE HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE Contact: 01844 348100 or email info@hearingdogs.org. uk or visit www.hearingdogs. org.uk. ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS - YORK LOCAL GROUP Contact: 01904 794865 or visit www.yorkrspb.org.uk. YORKSHIRE MAMMAL GROUP www.yorkshiremammalgroup. org.uk or join our Facebook page for updates
ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS FIELDS York Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, York, YO10 3ST. Contact: 01904 411821. HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITION Contact: 01904 760659. RIVER FOSS SOCIETY. Contact the Secretary: 01904 760871 or visit www.riverfosssociety.co.uk.
FUNDRAISING BRITISH RED CROSS
Contact Linda: 01904 692550 or Helen: 01904 693027. FRIENDS OF YORK HOSPITALS. Contact Friends Office: 01904 726762 or email friendsofyorkhospital@york. nhs.uk. MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP Contact Ron on 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or email ron.middlemass@ o2.co.uk. RNLI GALTRES FOREST BRANCH Please contact Sue Lowe on 01904 491133 or antheahirst99@yahoo.com HISTORY CITY OF YORK AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
Contact Mike: 01904 767013 76 • info@thehandymag.co.uk
or visit www.yorkfamilyhistory. org.uk. HAXBY & WIGGINTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Contact Ian: 01904 768516. STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Meet in Strensall Village Hall on the last Wednesday of the month at 7pm. SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP Contact Meg 01347 878 136 or meg.ashbridge@hotmail. co.uk if you require further information. YORK LIBRARIES Contact: 01904 552660.
MUSIC & THEATRE CITY OF YORK PIPE BAND Contact Laura, Pipe Major: 01904 763243 or John: 01423 879519. FRIENDS OF YORK THEATRE ROYAL. Contact Membership Secretary/York Theatre Royal, St Leonards Place, York YO1 7HD or visit friends@ yorktheatreroyal.co.uk. GENERATION GROOVE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND in Haxby. Contact Martin Leach 07790 566492 or visit www.generationgroove.org.uk HAXBY SINGERS. Contact Bob or Edna on 01904 769136 HEWORTH LADIES CHOIR Please contact 01904 491913 or 01904 270342 for details or email johnallman189@ btinternet.com IN-2-ACTING Contact 01904 769176 or admin@oakengrove.org.uk STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS Please email: info@ stamfordbridgesingers. co.uk or visit www. stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk THE MONDAY PLAYERS, ESCRICK A local amateur theatre group based in Escrick. We are on Facebook and Twitter. www. mondayplayers.com THE SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BAND Ring Charles: 07802 190250. YORK CONCERT BAND . Contact the Secretary, Jill: 01904 629065. YORK FAMILY CHOIR A brand new singing group for the whole community. For details visit www. singingcommunities.co.uk YORK LIGHT ORCHESTRA
Contact the secretary: 01904 870759 or visit www.ylo. org.uk.
PLAYGROUPS EARWIGS, NEW EARSWICK Centre information champion, on 01904 552646. HAXBY PLAYGROUPS Contact: 01904 768966 or email manager@ haxbyplaygroups.org.uk or visit www.haxbyplaygroups. org.uk LITTLE FISHES Hurst Hall, Strensall. 9.30 11am. Contact 490683 for more information THE WONDER YEARS Contact: 01904 758717 HUNTINGTON PRESCHOOL & TODDLERS Contact Lynne: 01904 765017 or email enquiries@ huntingtonpreschool.org.uk. MARYGATE PRESCHOOL at Clifton Methodist Church, Clifton, York. T: 07922 538027. marygatepreschoolyork@ yahoo.com marygatepreschoolyork.co.uk ORCHARD PARK PRE-SCHOOL Contact Sandra: 07407 700315 or 01904 626361. POPPLETON UNDER FIVES For more info visit www. poppletonunderfives.org.uk or call 07530 342716 SHERIFF HUTTON PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP www.sheriff-hutton-playgroup. org or telephone 07717 799646. SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP. Contact Margaret 01347 878314. SHIPTON PRE-SCHOOL & TODDLERS. Contact: 07546 571089. SINNINGTON PRE SCHOOL Contact Kerry or Suzanne: 07799727656. STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP Contact Fiona: 07746 806426. STRENSALL TINY STEPS TODDLER GROUP Contact 01904 442826 STRENSALL STEPPING STONES PRE-SCHOOL Contact Vicki on 01904 442826 TREASURE CHEST Contact: www.treasurechest. org.uk or helpline:support@ treasurechest.org. YORK FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE
Contact: 01904 554628 or text ‘info’ to 07624 802244.
SCOUTS & GUIDES DUNNINGTON SCOUTS, CUBS & BEAVERS Contact Group Scout Leader, Brian Prince: 01904 489364/07552 353571 or bjprince56@yahoo.co.uk DUNNINGTON RAINBOWS & BROWNIES Contact Karen Prince 01904 489364. 2ND HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCOUT GROUP Contact Linda Parkinson: 01904 769167. HAXBY MOOR DISTRICT GIRL GUIDING To register visit www. girlguiding.org.uk/ interested. Contact District Commissioner: Emma Uttley 01904 760258 1ST HEWORTH SCOUT GROUP Contact Matthew on 07974901386 or visit www.1st-heworth.org.uk for more info. 29TH YORK (HUNTINGTON ALL SAINTS) RAINBOWS Contact Stephanie Easton: 07875 541520 LORD MAYORS OWN SCOUT GROUP Contact Dave Petty (01904) 761206. www. lordmayorsown.btck.co.uk CHRISTCHURCH SCOUT GROUP (STOCKTON LANE) Simon Errington Tel: 01904-430651 STOCKTON ON THE FOREST SCOUT GROUP Contact Kath Shapcott: 01904 421096. AIR CADETS, EASINGWOLD Contact: 2487@aircadets.org
SOCIETIES HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB Contact Mike: 01904 769507. HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A Contact John: 01904 769618. STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Contact the Secretary, Dorothea Scarlett on 01904 761198 WHITE ROSE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION For more information and an application form please contact our membership secretary Peter West at 5, The Paddock, Melmerby, Ripon HG4 5HW Tel: 01765 640409 email: peterwest33@yahoo.co.uk. WIGGINTON & HAXBY OVER
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YORK • MAY 2015 • ISSUE 112 SIXTIES Contact Margaret, Secretary: 01904 760625 WIGGINTON & HAXBY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Contact Angela Bailey, 01904 763229
VILLAGE HALL HIRE FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY VILLAGE HALL Contact Fiona: 01904 468773. HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL Contact www. haxbymemorialhall.org or ring the caretaker: 01904 764358. HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL Contact the Caretaker: 01904 760044. OAKEN GROVE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE Contact Catherine or Ellie: 01904 769176. ORCHARD PARK RECREATION & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION www.orchardpark.org.uk e-mail: info@orchardpark. org.uk Bookings tel: 07759 126680 POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL www.poppletonroadhall. org.uk. Please contact the Booking Secretary on 786008 SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON VILLAGE HALL Contact: 01904 468001 SHERIFF HUTTON VILLAGE HALL Call Steph on 07913 409 689 or email villagehall@ sheriffhutton.co.uk SHIPTON COMMUNITY CENTRE www.facebook.com/ ShiptonByBeningbrough or Call 01904 470586. STOCKTON-ON-THE-FOREST VILLAGE HALL Contact: 01904 400409. THE OLD SCHOOL, WIGGINTON. Contact John and Wendy Jeffery 01904 760764 or email: clerk@ wiggintonparishcouncil.org.uk.
WALKING GROUPS 2ND SUNDAY RAMBLING CLUB Contact Helen: 01904 782891 or Hazel: 01904 760897. WIGBY WALKERS Contact Dorothy 01904 767392 YORK RAMBLERS www.yorkramblers.org.uk or on eastyorkshireramblers. org.uk
SPORTS CLUBS
CAPOEIRA IN YORK Email or phoneJohn Jobling on john@ciyc.org.uk or 07962963406 HAXBY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Contact Ian: 07909 991541or www.haxbykarate.co.uk or info@haxbykarate.co.uk. HAXBY TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Contact Neil: 01904 761908. HEWORTH TENNIS CLUB www.heworthtennisclub. co.uk or email info@ heworthtennisclub.co.uk HUNTINGTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Contact Karl: 07896 674299 or gafbr@rocketmail.com. Contact Jason: 07714471271 NEW EARSWICK CRICKET CLUB Contact Paul: 07533655470 or paul.stimpson3@btinternet. com or Matt: 07885282937 or matty_noble@hotmail. co.uk HAXBY NETBALL CLUB Contact the secretary, Alison: 01904 612268 or 07751 984840 or Val: 07708 050307. HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB Contact Club’s secretary Pam: 07547 095 603 or junior section, Audrey Smith: 01904 761641. NEW EARSWICK TENNIS CLUB Contact Joanne: 07835 948593 HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB Please contact Audrey Smith 01904 761641 / 07936 746 439 / 07547 095 603 PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUB Contact Ruth: 07886926420 POPPLETON BADMINTON CLUB Contact Caroline Steel on 01904 787191 or carosteel@hotmail.co.uk” SANDBURN HALL BADMINTON CLUB. Contact Stephen: 01904 490440. SHERIFF HUTTON BOWLS CLUB
Contact Jill Johnson 01347878545 Email: jilljohnson878@yahoo. co.uk or Roy Thompson 01347878644 email: thompsonroy5@gmail.com STRENSALL COMMUNITY YOUTH AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION Contact: 07951 920308 or strensallsa@tesco.net. STRENSALL FOOTBALL CLUB. Contact Clare Inkster on 07932 392231 STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUB
Contact Annette, Secretary: 01904 492807 STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS Contact Jackie: 01904 492993. STRENSALL THURSDAY EVENING BADMINTON CLUB Contact Stephen Marshall on 01904 490440 or stephen. marshall2@homecall.co.uk TERRINGTON LAWN BOWLS CLUB Contact: 01653 619276 emsg1967-bowls@yahoo. co.uk WIGGINTON & HAXBY TABLE TENNIS wiggintonhaxbytabletennis. co.uk WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB Contact Colin: 01904 760877 or colin@cellis23.plus.com
WIGGINTON GRASSHOPPERS Contact Richard, FA Level 1 instructor: 07814 266987. YORK HOTSHOTS
CHEERLEADING CLUB Contact Anna: 07507638804 or e-mail yorkhotshots@ hotmail.co.uk YORK ROULEURS Visit yorkrouleurs.co.uk or email yorkrouleurs@gmail.com YORK VIKINGS BASKETBALL CLUB For more details contact Brian Prince: 01904 489364/07552 353571 or yvbc@yorkvikings. org.uk www.yorkvikings. org.uk).
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FAMILY FUN DAY
TO CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF
FEATURING: Sling Swing • The Crafty Explorers • Baby Sensory • Katie Ventress School of Dance • York Sling Library • York NCT Nappy Library • Jay Varner Photography • Tombola • Face Painting • and lots more! ENTRY: £1 voluntary donation per family WHEN: 10th MAY 2015, 2pm - 4pm WHERE: Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby, York, YO32 4QW REFRESHMENTS (AT ADDITIONAL COST): Drinks, cakes and other goodies
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YORK • MAY 2015 • ISSUE 112
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