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Warm up this Winter...

Feel cosy with a woodburning stove (p12)

Your local guide to what’s on This month’s competition is on page 16

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64 pages of local information Something for everyone - whatever your age

Now in our 7th year!

Delivered by Royal Mail to all letterboxes in Haxby, Wigginton, Strensall, Huntington, Earswick, Sheriff Hutton & Stockton on the Forest....that’s 16,400 letterboxes!

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• Two traditional semi detached houses

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Planning consent submitted for change of use to two residential units as of 31st August 2011

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Offers in excess of £350,000

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Editors Letter

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ovember is a testing month, ever shortening days, memories of snow and ice now pending afresh and Christmas to relish (or dread). And with the economy not exactly warming the pockets, this year it comes with costs that need to be kept in check. The main thing is to look local for products and services as our local businesses offer great competitive prices…less driving = less fuel = cheaper! I actually quite like November and the excuse it gives me to cosy-up in front of the fire, with feel-good snacks that I probably shouldn’t eat – especially in the run up to Christmas excesses!

With the bad weather also comes muddy dogs!

We routinely give our two a hose down after a muddy walk. One of them loves this, but the other (our black lab) whimpers foul treatment and makes us feel like abusive owners! But I do sympathise, as

This month’s features General Books: Children in Need Emily’s Column

p16 p44

Business Features Huntcatchkill The Mount School Caren Vollans Hair & Nail Design Jupiter Plumbing & Heating Tile with Style Mark Smith Electrical

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in making him stand under a cold hose pipe he may have a case! Luckily for him he has a coat a bit like Teflon and rarely gets so bad; whereas our Golden Retriever has a coat with remarkable water and mud gathering capabilities, and with his significant size it is simply extraordinary the mess he can create.

There is only 1 edition of the Handy Mag left before 2012 which goes out at the end of November.

The deadline is 8th November so if you would like to publicise any community events happening in December and January please let me know as soon as possible.

Well done to Clare Mawson of New Earswick for winning the September competition.

Until next month,

Marianne

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Please note that while the publisher takes care to be accurate no liability will be accepted under any circumstances should any of the contents of this magazine be incorrect. The Handy Mag does not endorse any advertising material included within this publication. The views expressed in the articles are not necessarily those of the publisher. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is strictly prohibited.

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Keith works in York and covers a 20-mile radius around it, dealing with urban and rural pest problems wherever required.

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W Katherine Sorrell’s ideas for overhauling your heating will help you make it through till next summer…

hen long nights and frosty mornings make it feel as if winter is never going to end, it’s time to cosy up with a blazing fire, warm radiators or a welcoming stove.

There’s no doubt that we’re all going to be thinking carefully about how we heat our homes this coming winter – and sensible measures such as good insulation, draught excluders and thermostats will help keep both costs and CO2 emissions down. But no matter how many extra jumpers we put on, there’s bound to come a time when we can’t do without some form of home heating. And since we’ve got to pay for it, we might as well make sure that it’s as efficient and attractive as possible.

First: the traditional fireplace.

Many of us have one and it’s usually a focal point of a living room – despite the fact that open fires are shockingly poor heat

producers, operating at around just 15-20% energy efficiency. If your fireplace as a whole is unappealing (whether or not you want to use the fire as a form of heating), you can usually update it relatively easily just by changing the surround, hearth and/or mantelpiece: altering the colours, materials and proportions really does make a world of difference.

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The big news in heating at the moment, however, is the wood-burning stove. In looks alone, they’re huge attention-grabbers: traditional styles have timeless appeal, while hole-in-the-wall or centrepiece versions fit wonderfully into a modern setting. And by burning wood from sustainable, local sources you’re not increasing your carbon emissions (for more information, go to www.nef.org.uk/logpile).

Last, but not least, if you’ve got central heating, don’t forget your radiators. Are they giving off enough heat for the room? You can help prevent heat loss – especially on an outside wall – by fitting tin foil (or special radiator reflectors) behind them to reflect the heat back in. But if they’re simply not effective enough then consider replacing them with a more powerful version, perhaps in a dramatic modern style or in a classic column shape.

They’re not cheap, but they are both practical and good-looking, and will last you many long winters yet to come.

Dress your home for winter with layers of cosiness • • •

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Throw down a deep pile rug to add extra softness and a sense of warmth underfoot.

Swap sheer, pale, lightweight curtains or blinds for something heavier – wool, tweed, velvet, even felt, denim or mohair.

On sofas and armchairs, pile up cushions for a sense of cosy luxury and add a throw or two folded over the back: great for snuggling under. You could use a length of tweed edged with velvet ribbon, chunky knitting or crochet, fake fur or soft fleece.

Replace pale bed linen with sheets or a duvet cover in a deeper shade. Add quilts, eiderdowns, bedcovers, throws and blankets.

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COMMUNITY

Haxby Memorial Hall

Annual Christmas Tree Festival on 3rd and 4th December Local schools, businesses and youth organisations are invited to decorate a tree to be displayed in Haxby Memorial Hall. For further details about decorating a tree please ring Denise on 01904 761825.

At the Christmas Tree festival there will be the trees, gift stalls and refreshments. Also Santa will be arriving at the Hall at 1pm each day where you can visit him in his grotto.

All proceeds are to go the the Raise The Roof Appeal and towards the general upkeep of the Hall.

26 November

New Earswick Folk Hall. 1pm onwards.

In aid of York Branch of Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Visit Santa at the Charlie’s Christmas Angels Fayre!

Raffle, Tombola, Cakes, Crafts, Jewellery and much more. 30p admission. Santa’s Grotto £2.50 including gift.

Strensall Kidz Klub In partnership with St Mary’s Church, starting on Monday 31st October, Kidz Klub will be held at Robert Wilkinson Primary School every Monday 6–7.30pm for 5–11 year olds.

For further details contact Kate Denney 07525663262 or Linda Fee 01904 492669.

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At The Mount Pre-School all our children are encouraged to develop their own ideas, make decisions, solve problems and take risks.

he extensive school grounds and facilities provide further opportunities for active learning. Every day, our children visit the adventure playground where they climb, swing, play and explore. In addition, our children visit our Woodland Area every week where there is a large tee pee, outdoor kitchen and classroom. Our children learn to express their curiosity freely asking

questions and finding out about the world around them.

At the Mount PreSchool we ensure that our calm environment allows our children to feel safe, nurtured, happy and confident.

We take our children on educational visits in

the local area and invite visitors into school which helps to bring learning to life and gives our children confidence to explore and make new

discoveries.

Creativity thrives in our pre-school setting.

Our children have the freedom to express themselves through art, dance, music and imaginative play.

By drawing out our children’s natural curiosity and basing activities on their enthusiasms and interests, we can build the foundations of independent learning.

We cater for the individual child and provide an environment that stimulates and accelerates learning.

In our experience happy children learn.

Our aim is to ensure that each one of our children is happy and confident at school, and is ready to move onto Reception.

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Experience a traditional Howard family Christmas with magnificent decorations, festive food and drink, and meet Father Christmas. Explore our gift shops, farm shop, garden centre and festive markets for the perfect present just waiting to be discovered.

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Although originating from Hungary Goulash is a popular warming stew made in many Northern European countries.

It is traditionally made with beef although depending on which meat tends to be reared locally it is also made with pork. Some cooks make it as a thick stew, others as a soup – I usually use my mum’s recipe which is for a stew but turn leftovers into a soup with the addition of some stock and chunks of cooked potato. My mum is from Germany and this is how she taught me to make it.

Serves 6 (or 4 with leftovers to make soup) 1 kilo of diced stewing pork 3 green peppers, deseeded and roughly chopped 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped 6 tomatoes roughly chopped 1 tin chopped tomatoes 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced 1 tbsp tomato puree 3 dill gherkins, finely chopped 2 tsp caraway seeds 2 tbsp sweet paprika 1 tsp sugar Salt and black pepper to taste Olive oil To serve: Small pot of sour cream Small bunch of fresh dill, chopped Tagliatelle noodles  I usually cook this on the hob so you’ll need a large lidded pan or casserole dish that you can use on the hob. Failing that use a large frying pan and then transfer to an ovenproof dish to cook in the oven.  Heat the pan over a medium to high heat, add a glug of olive oil and quickly seal the pork, don’t worry if it goes watery and doesn’t brown, that’s fine.  Add the rest of the ingredients, give it all a good 20 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

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stir and wait for it to come up to the boil. As soon as it does, cover the pan and turn down to a low simmer.

Cook for about an hour, stirring frequently and checking it isn’t drying out – you want a rich sauce so add a little water if it looks dry, or if it looks too watery turn the heat up a little to reduce the sauce. If you are cooking it in the oven set the temperature to 180C/160 fan/gas mark 5 and cook for an hour.

After this time check the pork for tenderness, depending on the cut it may need a further 30 minutes. Also check the seasoning. If you are cooking it in the oven I would allow a longer cooking time, up to 2 hours.

When the meat is tender you can cook the noodles according to the instruction on the packet.

At this stage if your sauce is a bit thin you can leave the lid off the pan and reduce it by turning the heat up a little but stir it occasionally to check it doesn’t burn on the bottom!

When you are ready to serve, drain the pasta and pile onto a serving dish, cover this with the goulash and top with some sour cream and chopped dill.

If you do have any left-overs for soup, make sure you heat the goulash with the stock and cooked potatoes until piping hot. You will need to check the seasoning again before serving with a swirl of sour cream.

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Must-read titles

Recent years have seen a massive rise in the popularity of books depicting tortured childhoods - and although this may not be the happiest of subjects, many of these titles are fascinating, well-written and extremely emotive. This month, to celebrate Children in Need, we’ve put together a selection of the best books in this genre.

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

by Maya Angelou

An incredible story about the transformation of a quiet racism victim into a self-assured and confident young woman. As the first in a six volume series, here Maya Angelou tells the tale of her coming-of-age in awful circumstances, but finds strength in the birth of her son to discover her inner voice and passion for independence.

Bad Blood

by Lorna Sage

A fantastic memoir depicting three generations of the Sage family, and the family history which led to her own mother’s belief that Lorna was born with “bad blood”.

Fear not, there is light at the end of the tunnel as Lorna’s life turns around with the arrival of a new husband, baby and university – and life away from the miserable Shropshire village she calls home.

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First They Killed my Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers

sadistic torture. Not a pleasant or an easy read, but nonetheless fascinating.

by Loung Ung

Penned by a survivor of the Pol Pot regime, Loung Ung spent the first part of her childhood growing up in comfort as the daughter of a Government Official, but when the Khmer Rouge stormed Phnom Penn in 1975, her life was transformed beyond belief. This title recalls her life in work camps, separated from her family and friends, and being trained as a child soldier, as she somehow found the bravery to fight on in search of a new life.

A Child Called It

by Dave Pelzer

One of the most famous titles depicting a shattered childhood, this is the horrific story of a boy referred to by his alcoholic mother as ‘an it’ and who suffered at her hands years of horrific abuse and

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Just out.

A Kestrel for a Knave

by Barry Hines

Life is tough for Billy Casper; brought up in a Yorkshire mining village, mistreated at home and in trouble at school.

But life takes on a new meaning when he finds a kestrel and rears him as his pet ‘Kes’. Sad, intense and touching, this novel manages to conjure inspiration and awe through the eyes of an unlikely protagonist.

Glass Castle

by Jeannette Walls

This may be yet another account of a tortured childhood, but as a brilliantlywritten memoir the tale is uplifting and told with humour and strength. Raised in a less-than-loving family, the author describes her upbringing faced with poverty, abuse and neglect, yet she writes with seeming acceptance and compels the reader from start to finish.

Breaking Night

by Liz Murray

Born to an addict father and a mother who spent most of her daughter’s childhood in and out of a mental institute, Liz Murray ended up on the streets of New York at the tender age of 15. Desperate to salvage her life from turning into that of her parents, the author recounts her tale of how she enrolled in school, achieved a scholarship from the New York Times and went on to graduate from Harvard. A truly inspirational read.

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What cars make sensible buys?

assing your driving test is one of the best feelings in the world – but the joy of finally getting your licence can quickly disappear when it comes to finding a car. Astronomical insurance costs can put many models out of the reach of teenagers, but don’t despair too much – there are options out there.

You need to accept the fact that insurance is going to cost you more than the car, but you can help cut the price by taking a Pass Plus course or asking to be added to your parents’ policy as a named driver.

That will mean talking to them first though. If that sounds too challenging there are new insurance schemes that place a black box in your car to monitor your driving style and charge you accordingly – this can be a great way of cutting premiums. But what cars make sensible buys? Here, we have scoured the classifieds to hunt down a few options you may want to consider.

Peugeot 106

Toyota Yaris

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from £750

They can be picked up for next to nothing and with a choice of engines and trims to suit most budgets, a 106 is a tempting option. Most are a bit basic, but they’re entertaining to drive and reasonably affordable to insure. However, they’re not known for their reliability so try and buy one with service history and have it checked over before handing over your cash.

One of the most bulletproof models if you want to avoid running repairs, a Yaris is a sensible choice.

They’re roomy inside and if you can stretch to a diesel variant, trips to fuel stations will be relatively infrequent. Insurance costs are surprisingly affordable and it’s a safe option, but prices can reflect that.

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MOTORING Fiat Cinquecento from £400 Made famous by TV show The Inbetweeners, this little city car wasn’t Simon’s motor of choice without good reason. It’s extremely cheap to run and insurance won’t be too painful either. Don’t expect much in the way of equipment and remember these Fiats can be a little unreliable, so budget for repairs.

Ford Ka from £300

Cheap to buy, run and fix and there’s thousands on the road to choose from. Even models with air conditioning and CD players can be had for under a grand, but keep an eye out for rust under the sills, behind the bumpers and around the fuel filler cap. And buy the latest one you can afford.

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Citroen C1 from £2,700 This Citroen is the sister car of the Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo – not much changes apart from the badge. It’s good to drive and being relatively new it’s one of the safest options. However, insurance will be a bit more expensive than others and you’ll be hard pressed to find one with air con. Fuel economy will make up for the lack of equipment, but they are still pricey.

Finally, a couple of tips if you’re buying your first car: Always take someone with you who knows what they’re looking at, even – and don’t laugh – if that means your parents. Have the car checked over by a mechanic too – it’s often worth half an hour’s labour in a garage to save you big bills. And for more expensive cars fork out for an HPI check to ensure it’s not stolen (or ask your Gran to pay for it). Happy hunting!

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Marking your garden boundary with a hedge rather than a wall or fence helps to provide more gardening opportunities plus the living boundary may also be a real boon for wildlife, so if you’re thinking garden boundaries, think hedging.

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These plants are often quite small, but great value and soon romp away, providing you with a low-cost good looking hedge.

So which should you choose? Here are some of which I’m especially fond: Hornbeam: This deciduous tree makes great classic hedging and in the autumn leaves turn an attractive bright yellow. It’s long-lived and once established makes a good hedge for roosting birds. It’s easy to keep trimmed and dense, its only downside being few leaves remain in winter.

Does well in sun or part shade.

Beech: A tough and hardy deciduous tree that makes a great hedge. Great kept neatly clipped for a formal look. Although it does shed its leaves, they turn a wonderful tan-brown towards the end of autumn and a high percentage remain on the plants until new leaves appear in springtime.

Native Hedging (including hawthorn, wild rose, guilder rose, blackthorn): Perfect for a more rural look with lots of wildlife. Native hedging is often available as a mixed selection of suitable plants, all the above planted randomly along the hedge line make a great mixed deciduous hedge which will provide shelter, nesting sites and nectar from the attractive flowers and food from the various hips and berries.

Yew: Perfect for a more formal hedging. It’s evergreen and its narrow dark green leaves make a great backdrop for plants within the garden.

Unlike most other evergreen hedging, if it’s allowed to grow out of hand, it does respond well to being cut back quite hard. Avoid damp sites and

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Photinia x fraseri: This evergreen shrub makes an interesting hedge and if you choose a variety such as ‘Red Robin’, you can enjoy flamboyant red patches of colour throughout the hedge in the spring as new growth is wonderfully coloured. Does best in a fertile soil with plenty of sun or part shade.

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Prepare the ground by forking in bulky organic matter such as garden compost, bagged compost or well-rotted manure.

Most hedging is best planted with each plant about 45cm (18in) apart along the row. For a denser hedge plant in two staggered rows, each row about 30-45cm apart.

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Whichever of these fantastic options takes your fancy, don’t forget the planting basics:

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remember that although the end result looks great, this is one of the slower growing hedging plants.

Prunus laurocerasus: Also known as the cherry laurel, it’s a large-leafed evergreen which forms a very good, dense hedge. It produces small, pretty white flowers, but if you clip the hedge regularly you rarely see many of them.

The leaves are a light, glossy green, avoiding the sombre feeling some evergreen hedges can bring.

Berberis including B.darwinii: Another very dense and attractive hedge, deciduous, semi-evergreen or evergreen depending on which you choose. Berberis has plenty of spines too so is often used in ‘defensive’ planting.

The flowers are small but very pretty in shades of orange and yellow. Avoid very wet soils.

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hat is it that you should look for in an electrician? Qualifications, experience, trustworthiness and attention to detail are all important.

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In 1849 Otto Nicolai composed some wonderful music for The Merry Wives of Windsor, an opera based on the comic Shakespearean play, but tragically died at a young age soon afterwards.

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A warm woolly November...

THE FORESTERS FOLK & FUN CHRISTMAS CONCERT at HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL

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ello again.

November… time to get the log basket filled, the woolly socks out and pack away the skimpy skirts and sandals. But more importantly, November is a time for Rockets and Screechers to light up the sky, for the whole community to gather around Guy Fawkes’ burning embers and to share a toffee apple with the neighbours. Bonfire night is one among many of my favourite events of the year, I just love seeing everybody together, young children’s mittens clutching onto their parent’ coat and the joy of writing your name with a sparkler (something I refuse to grow out of!).

In my village we are having our yearly village bonfire, an evening where everyone trudges through knee-high mud wearing their wellies and thermal t-shirts, to watch the firework display whilst eating their ketchup-caked hotdog. Though as cold as it may be I love everything about the evening, from boots to bobble hats, even the annual horse drugging to keep them calm over the sky-lighted hours.

Saturday 10th December at 7.30pm Tickets £7.50 Tel: 01904 490440 Bring your own drinks and supper and join the party The Foresters Folk Group have been playing music in and around York for 40 years having formed in 1971..

The blend of folk, country, humour, monologues (and even popular music) has an appeal to a wide ranging audience. Music influences include the original base of folk and roots music but now with anything that is easy listening and pleases and invites audience participation with words to help - on battered wallpaper drop sheets.

Besides Bonfire Night, November is an important month for other reasons, for Ireland November 1st is the beginning of winter, for other European countries, the 14th of November recognises the snowy season. But I’m sure we all feel the chill in the air as the snow dawns nearer. For the country-loving folk, this is the time to ‘send away’ the ram for spring time lambs. But with the end of the year coming nearer, so does St Nick. Personally I cannot believe how early some shops bring out their fairy baubles, but the atmosphere on a white Christmas morning is well worth the preparation. Besides, the end of the year means roll on January Sales!

So pack away your pumpkins and prepare you extra layers.

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Grand Christmas Fayre 2011 Archbishop of York’s CE Junior School, Bishopthorpe, York YO32 2QT

Saturday 19th November 10am – 12noon The Christmas Fayre is our main fundraising event of the year, and the money raised helps us provide a wide range of classroom materials in addition to subsidising school visits and special events. Every single child in school will benefit from the money raised at the Fayre.

It’s the perfect opportunity to get organised for Christmas and have fun in the process! A selection of stalls and games that will be running this year are: Adult and Children’s Tombola, Christmas Gifts, Christmas Crafts and Home Decorations, Home Baking, Win a Christmas Hamper, Children’s Craft, Crystal Jewellery and Pens Gifts, Phoenix Cards, Refreshments, Fun games including Hook-a-Duck, Footballs, Roll-a-Penny and Target Board Our PTA group, Friends of Bishopthorpe Junior School, also run a Grand Prize Raffle on the morning too (amazing prizes donated from both local and National companies).

Entry: Adults £1, Children 50p (under 3 free) Entry includes refreshment

Everyone is very welcome!

Christmas Tree Festival Huntington Methodist Church

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From Friday 25 November to Monday 28 November.

The festival will be open from 10am to 5pm on Friday and Saturday, 2pm to 5pm on Sunday and 10am to 3pm on Monday.

There will be 18 trees sponsored and decorated by local businesses and organisations on the theme of The Twelve Days of Christmas, homemade refreshments will be available all day, and there will be stalls selling gifts, crafts and jewellery.

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he castle, perched high on the cliff top above the city, has been home to some of Scotland’s most famous, and infamous, figures. The infant son of Mary, Queen of Scots, was housed there when he was crowned in the Holy Rood Church as James the Sixth of Scotland, later to follow Elizabeth the First on the throne of England, uniting the two crowns.

The church is one of only two surviving buildings in the United Kingdom where a coronation has taken place.

Westminster Abbey is the other.

From the castle ramparts, visitors can view seven battlefields, all of which played a significant part in Scotland’s history, such as Stirling Bridge (1297) and Bannockburn (1314).

Below the castle, mediaeval buildings include churches, mansions and public houses. There are special walks designed to ensure visitors don’t miss any of the important sites. The Old Town Walk takes the same route as that covered by kings and commoners alike when moving from the town to the castle. This route was only changed in the 19th century when the city centre was developed. The Black Walk follows the town’s 16th century walls, with purple plaques giving details of the 46 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

Stirling, originally a Stone Age settlement and later occupied by the Romans, is where many kings and queens of Scotland ruled and died.

Always a bustling town, it is Scotland’s newest city. buildings of interest.

Near to the castle is the Old Town Jail, which was once a Victorian reform prison – a place of misery, hardship and cruelty. This is now an interesting and not to be missed tourist attraction.

Stirling is also home to many haunted buildings, most notably The Settle Inn, scene of ghostly manifestations.

But with so many battles and murders taking place over the centuries, it’s not surprising that the ghosts walk – and you can walk with them on an eerie night tour designed to take in the spectral corners where spirits await.

There is even a mystery walk, where amateur sleuths

can solve a set of twenty clues on the Eye-Spy Stirling Trail No visitor to Stirling can be unaware of the part that William Wallace played in the history of the Scottish nation. The National Wallace Monument was erected in his honour. The tower is 220ft high and, from the top of its 246 steps, views of the glorious Stirling countryside and beyond reward those who make the climb.

Don’t miss the ruined Cambuskenneth Abbey situated nearby. This was where Robert the Bruce held his Parliament in 1326 and is the burial place of King James III. The vibrant city centre has quality shops, restaurants and a varied nightlife. But there is more to Sterling than the city itself. The surrounding scenery is astoundingly beautiful. Why not walk through woodland and along the river, taking in such sights as Stirling Old Bridge and the Beheading Stone?

Contact the tourist office at: Tourist Information (Office & Administration) serving Stirling area, 41 Dumbarton Road, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 2QQ Tel: 01786 475019

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Catherine Bamford, York Rotters Project Officer commented ‘People often believe that only vegetable and fruit peelings can be composted but there are lots of festive items that can be put into a compost bin. Gift wrap (apart from metallic paper), sellotape, discarded Christmas crackers, envelopes, cardboard, string, tissue paper and burst balloons can all be composted. Composting is a great way to green up your Christmas but preparations should start before you put your peelings in the compost bin. As metallic gift wrap can’t be recycled or composted, if people choose paper based gift wrap and crackers, they will be reducing the amount of rubbish put into their landfill bin’ The competition will be judged in two age groups: under 8 years and 8 to 16 years, one winner will be chosen from each group. Winners will win gift vouchers worth £20 and the winning 48 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

designs will be made into large posters and displayed across the city as part of the York Rotters Christmas compost campaign.

Compost Bins can make an unusual Christmas present for that hard-to-buy for person and will help get rid of the extra waste that is generated at Christmas. To buy a cheap bin, subsidised by the York and North Yorkshire Waste Partnership, visit www.getcomposting.com or telephone 0844 571 4444 Posters can be drawn, painted, stuck or computer generated but should be submitted on either A4 or A3 paper. The child’s name, address, telephone number, age at 25th November 2010, along with a parents name and signature, should be on the back. Entries should be sent to York Rotters, York Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, York, YO10 3ST. All entries should be received by Friday 25th November. All posters entered into the competition will be displayed at the Environment Centre over the Christmas period. Unfortunately we are unable to return any posters.

If you want to know more about composting or volunteering for York Rotters please contact Catherine Bamford at York Rotters on 01904 412861 or email rotters@stnicksfields.org.uk.

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by Nicky Vincent BVSc MRCVS Station House Vets

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t’s that time of year again that excites so many of us around the country with the smell of bonfires and the anticipation of all the bangs, whizzes and whooshes that go alongside the bright colours that light up the night sky. But what about the pets in your life, do they enjoy the whole experience quite so much? Few pets seem to relish this time of year, often they don’t seem to notice anything different but for a proportion of our dogs and cats it is a time of stress, anxiety and even, for a small percentage, phobia and total terror.

So, what can we do to help our pets through the whole experience, hopefully minimising their stress and encouraging them to view fireworks as something not to be afraid of and definitely not doing anything to compound their fear and make the situation worse next time around.

There are a few obvious things like drawing the curtains, keeping cats indoors and making sure the dog has had a good walk while it’s still daylight outside. Animals are best not left in single storey extensions as the acoustics of these magnify the sound and either having the television or music with a regular beat on are both good ways of drowning out as much sound as possible too.

Providing a safe place where they can hide and feel safe will help a lot of pets. If they choose to use this refuge then don’t try and force them out of it as this can only add to their stress levels.

If these basic ideas aren’t enough there are other options available. Pheromone-based products come in

spray or plug-in diffuser form, one for cats and one for dogs. These mimic the scent their mother gives off when she is feeding her offspring and helps to make animals feel more at ease in their surroundings. However, these products often need to be used in the home for up to 4 weeks in advance to get the full effect.

There are also some supplements on the market which can be given on food, they are natural products that aid in calming and can have good results. In extreme cases sedative drugs need to be prescribed for animals that really don’t cope well so make an appointment to discuss things with your vet if you’re concerned.

Firework celebrations are often spread over several nights and can last for several hours at a time so it’s important to be prepared if you do have an animal that suffers. It’s not always easy but try to act as naturally as possible when fireworks are going off, your pet will pick up on your mood and so if you are feeling stressed then they will often react to that. Similarly, if you fuss over them too much or punish them for the behaviour they’re exhibiting then they feel that there is a reason to be afraid, whereas if you act as though nothing out of the ordinary is happening then you may find that they are calmer too.

Finally, if you have a pet that is really affected by any kind of noise phobia, not just firework-related, then there are desensitisation programs available, these often take the form of a CD that gradually increases the noise levels to help get them used to it. Though not an option for immediate effect, it is something worth thinking about before the next onslaught of firework season.

Anway, I’m off to get some cinder toffee in preparation for the big night!

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COMMUNITY Local Groups 2ND SUNDAY RAMBLING CLUB

Our walks are usually 10 - 12 miles long and within about an hours journey from York. We have a coach which picks up in Wigginton, Haxby, New Earswick and Clarence Street from 8.30am, with an introductory fare of £5 for your first walk.

We look forward to seeing you next month - on the second Sunday, of course! For more information please ring either Helen on York 782891 or Hazel on York 760897.

AGE CONCERN YORK

Age Concern York provides a wide range of personal and practical support to older people in the York area. www. ageconcernyork.org.uk The office is open Monday - Friday 09.00am - 4.00pm. For more information contact: Information Officer, Age Concern York tel: (01904) 627995/621020

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SOCIETY

Information and support for all people with dementia and their carers. www. alzheimers.org.uk/york Monday - Friday 9.30 - 3.30 The Retreat, Heslington Road, Heslington, York YO10 5BN For more information contact: Branch Manager, Alzheimer’s Society, York Branch, Ground Floor Suite, Holgate Villa, 22 Holgate Road, York YO24 4AB tel: 01904 658106 or 01904 799773 email: AL.york@tesco.net

BREATHE EASY YORK

The group meets every first Wednesday of the month 1pm-3pm at Huntington Working Mens Club. This is open for sufferers, helpers and carers. Support, speakers and trips out. For more information call Sue, 01904 410 003 or go to: www.breatheeasyyork.co.uk

BRITISH RED CROSS

Car and minibus drivers required in all areas. The British Red Cross Transport Service is looking for volunteer drivers who can help in their local community to make a difference to those in need.

As a transport service volunteer, you will have the rewarding experience of helping people who cannot get about easily. Training and support given and mileage allowance of 40p per mile paid.

If you would like to find out more about becoming a volunteer please ring Linda on 01904 692550 or Helen on 01904 693027

CANCER CARE CENTRE

at York Hospital offers support and information for Cancer Patients, their Families and Carers. Information available includes access to Local Support Groups, Travel Insurance and Forthcoming Events.

We offer specialised services on a referral basis such as Psycho-Oncology, Complementary Therapy and Benefits Advice. To find out more come in and see us, the Centre is open Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm or telephone 01904 721166.

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Free and confidential advice. Mon & Tues - 9.30-3.30pm. Wed 4.30pm-7pm. Thurs 9.30am-3.30pm. Closed on fridays. 0844 826 9705 www.yorkcab.org.uk

CITY OF YORK PIPE BAND

We consist of bagpipers, base drum, tenor drums and side drummers. We practice weekly at the Huntington Memorial Hall, on Wednesday nights,. We offer tuition, free for under 18’s and a small yearly fee for adults. We have all the equipment anyone will need to start... so come and join us!!

Ring Laura, Pipe Major, on 01904 763243 or John on 01423 879519.

CITY OF YORK AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY.

We hold monthly meetings on the 1st Wednesday of the month at The Folk Hall, New Earswick 7pm for 7 30. excluding August. We also have a well equipped Study Centre in York where we can help both inexperienced and the more experienced with their problems and brickwalls. We welcome newcomers to the hobby and are willing to give advice to set them on the way. Please see our web site at www.yorkfamilyhistory.org.uk or call Mike on 01904 767013.

Craft and Chat Group

Come along and try your hand at any craft from knitting to card making. Lots of help and advice on offer. Just bring along any craft project. All ages and levels welcome. New Earwick Folk Hall 10-12pm Every Saturday in term time. £2 per session. For more details call 01904 762255.

EWENIQUE MACHINE KNITTING CLUB

Meet at the Folk Hall New Earswick on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 2pm until 4pm. (No meeting July/August).We are a friendly group who meet to exchange ideas and techniques. Most meetings we have a demonstration of knitting. For more information call Pat on 01904 763964.

FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS FIELDS

York Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, York, YO10 3ST. The nature reserve is open all the time and has a children’s playground, mini stonehenge, butterfly walk and wooded area. Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5pm and Sat 10.00am - 2pm. Please pop down during opening hours to find out more. Be a volunteer or a member of St Nicholas - call 01904 411821

FRIENDS OF YORK HOSPITALS

This group organises volunteers who provide patients with extra comfort and support. We also raise funds for medical and surgical equipment which cannot be provided through NHS finances. For more information call Friends Office tel: 01904 726762 email: friendsofyorkhospital@york. nhs.uk

FRIENDS OF YORK THEATRE ROYAL

We are an enthusiastic, theatre-loving

group keen to support our local theatre and meet others who share a passion for the arts. Joining us is a good way to make new friends, to take part in events at the Theatre Royal, to visit theatres in other places such as Newcastle, Scarborough and Leeds, and other places of interest such as historical buildings in York and elsewhere. We hold monthly lunches in the theatre foyer, and help with selling programmes. If you would like to join, please write to our Membership Secretary,c/o York Theatre Royal, St Leonards Place, York YO1 7HD or visit our website at friends@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

HALVES

Are you a person who has lost their other half? If so, would you like to join us for a friendly chat over refreshments? We meet at 12 noon on the first Saturday of each month in the coffee area of Trinity Methodist Church, Monkgate, York For more information telephone Margaret on 01904 415894

HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB (Affiliated to NAFAS) A group for people who are interested in flower arranging, voluntary competitions, visiting speakers, self help activities and opportunities for wider involvement. All visitors are welcome. Further details from 01904 765676

HAXBY & WIGGINTON GARDENING CLUB

We meet monthly on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 2.30pm at .St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby. We have regular speakers, visits and events and welcome new members to this friendly and informal group. For more information please phone Ginny Mason, Secretary 01904 768516

Haxby & Wigginton Knit and Natter Group

Starting Tuesday 22nd February from 7-9pm at Wigginton Church Hall. Do you enjoy knitting or crochet? Would you like to meet new people, have a chat and share your hobby? Then come along to Knit and Natter. All ages and abilities are welcome, just bring your latest project with you. There is a charge of £2 per person to cover the cost of room hire and refreshments will be available. Any queries please contact Clare on 079800 26690

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB

We are a club for retired people over 55 years old. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday each month in the Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church Hall at 10am for 10.30am. We have speakers on many varied subjects. New members welcome.

For further information contact Mike Harrison on 01904 769507

HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A

The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a voluntary body of retired but active people who like to follow their interests

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november 2011 • issue 74 and take up new ones. Courses are run free of charge by members themselves, no qualifications are required only enthusiasm and a wish to join with others in the pursuit of new activities. Monthly meetings with a speaker on the 3rd Friday of the month at 2pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Current groups include Art, Bird Watching, Bridge, Dancing, History, Investment Planning, IT, Languages, Literature, Scrabble, Table Tennis, Walking etc. Theatre visits, luncheons and excursions are also arranged. For further information call John Dowell (01904 769618).

HAXBY & WIGGINTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

We are a lively, friendly and informal group who meet to promote local history.

We have speakers, research groups and occasional visits to interesting locations.

Why not make a trial visit with a view to becoming a member? We meet every third Thursday of the month in St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby. at 10.00am (refreshments available). Ring Ian Mason 768516

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITION

We are a voluntary group of people who live in the area, who want to make a local impact on the York in Transition Agenda: to persuade everyone to make small steps towards reducing our reliance on ways of living which are unsustainable and will cause serious dilemmas for our children and grandchildren. We want to start by becoming more cooperative about what we grow and produce locally...contact to join the ‘germinators’ or express any interests: 01904 760659

HAXBY SINGERS

Do you like to sing? Basses, Tenors, Altos and Sopranos it’s great fun, come along to the Haxby Singers. Auditions are not required to join our friendly mixed choir group. We meet 7.30pm, once a week In St Mary’s Church Hall. For further information, telephone Lynn on 01904 769838 or Margaret on 01904 761618

HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE

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Huntington Bridge Club

Held every Saturday at Huntington Community Centre, 26 Strensall Road. 7 till 10, al new players welcome! Just come along.

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL

46 Strensall Road, Huntington. Two rooms available for hire. Other groups who use the hall are Huntington Pre-School, the Guiding Association, Karate, Ebor Rag Ruggers, Diet and Fitness Groups, dance groups and Military Whist groups.

Further information and bookings is via the Caretaker on 01904 760044.

Knit and Natter Group

Tuesdays from 7-9 pm at Wigginton Church Hall. Do you enjoy knitting

or crochet? Would you like to meet new people, have a chat and share your hobby? Then come along to Knit and Natter. All ages and abilities are welcome, just bring your latest project with you. There is a charge of £2 per person to cover the cost of room hire and refreshments will be available. Any queries please contact Clare on 079800 26690

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY (YORK BRANCH)

Access to information, advice and support, and to offer opportunities and choice to anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Opening times: Tuesdays: 2pm-7pm Thursdays: 10am-2pm First Saturday of every month: 10am-2pm.

Woodlands MS Resource Centre 120 Thief Lane, Hull Road, York YO10 3HU Tel: 01904 430600

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP

NEW EARSWICK BRIDGE CLUB. Meets every Monday evening at 7pm in the Folk Hall. New members always welcome, more information; Tel:01904760639

This group meets monthly on the first Monday of the month at the Community Centre, 26 Strensall Road, Huntington, York at 7pm. All new members, together with their family and friends are welcome to join us. Contact telephone number is 0844 225 36 32 for Jayne Riggall who is an Information and Support Officer.

Reflect is a counselling service based in York that is specifically for women and men facing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. We are one of around 150 centres across the UK www. careconfidential.com and can offer trained advisers to help. The York centre has 13 volunteers and opening times Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm and Fridays between 35pm for drops in at the Gateway centre, Acomb, but many other appointments are available, just call to arrange. More information from 01904 676710 or visit www.reflectyork.co.uk.

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY

NEW EARSWICK CAMERA CLUB

We meet mid September to the end of April each Thursday evening at 7:30pm at the Quaker Meeting House which is located to the rear of the Folk Hall car park, New Earswick. NECC was founded in 1949 and now, in its 62nd year, embraces all aspects of digital photography. Come along and try our varied programme before you join. You will love our friendly hospitality. See our new Syllabus at www.communigate.co.uk/york/ newearswickcameraclub

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY GROUP

Contact detail Bryan Blundell 01904 764648. New Earswick Sports and Social club 3rd Monday of the month. at 7.30 for 7.45. Details of all meetings available at http://www.yorkareagroup.co.uk/ Oaken Grove Surfers meet at Oaken Grove Community Centre, Reid Park (off Oaken Grove) Haxby on Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons. We help adult beginners get to grips with computers and the internet. We are a friendly group providing one to one support to learn how to email, shop and stay safe online (we are a UK Online Centre) Telephone the centre on 01904 769176 for more information.

OLDER CITIZENS ADVOCACY YORK – OCAY

PARKINSONS DISEASE SOCIETY. (PARKINSONS UK)

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Charity No 1046443. We can help you to access information, support and you can talk to fellow sufferers. You are not alone if you need any help pr advice just get in touch. Newly diagnosed? Not a member? Call Ron Middlemass Chairman for more information on 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or e-mail ron.middlemass@ o2.co.uk

OAKEN GROVE SURFERS

OCAY is an independent, registered charity offering a free advocacy service for all citizens of York aged 50 and over. If you think that we may be able to help you, or someone you know, then please get in touch by phone (01904 676200), e-mail (ocay@btconnect.com), or by calling in to our office in Townend Street, Monday -Thursday 10am -4pm or Friday 10am - 2pm.

The Society is dedicated to the conservation and improvement of the River Foss, from its source until it joins the Ouse in York, for the benefit of its wildlife and the enjoyment of local residents. The quarterly newsletter for members includes details of the programme of walks, talks and other activities. Further information can be obtained from the Society’s website at www.riverfosssociety.co.uk or from the Membership Secretary on 01904 768071.

RNLI Galtres FOREST BRANCH A small group of people who are mad enough to enjoy raising money for the Lifeboats. If you are interested in helping us or just want to know more about the work we do please contact Sue Lowe on 01904 491133 or colin.lowe@virgin.net

SAMARITANS OF YORK & DISTRICT

Confidential emotional support to anyone in distress or despair or at risk and self harm or suicide. www.samaritans.org. uk tel 08457 90 90 90. We are always available for phone calls and visitors 8.00am - 10.00pm. 89 Nunnery Lane, York YO23 1AH tel: 01904 655888

SHOPMOBILITY IN YORK

Anyone with a mobility problem, whether it is temporary or permanent can hire a powered scooter or an electric or manual wheelchair (you must be able to safely control the vehicle). Low daily hire charge.

Located on the second floor of Piccadilly

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COMMUNITY Multistorey Car Park in the city centre. For further information and booking call on 01904 679222

Single Parents Natter and Play New Earswick Children’s Centre. Every last Friday of the month. 1.30 - 3pm.

Friendly group of sinlge mums and dads of under 5s. Call 01904 552646 for more information.

STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS

We are a friendly, community choir of approx: 40 voices aged 13 to 70 which rehearses weekly throughout term time in Stamford Bridge School. We are available for Concerts, Church Services and Weddings. To hire us or to join the choir please email: info@stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk Further details on our website: www. stamfordbridgesingers.btck.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you.

Stockton-on-the-Forest Village Hall

Available to hire on a regular or one-off basis. We have four different sized rooms suitable for various purposes including meetings, parties, exhibitions, dancing, wedding receptions and there is also a stage with full lighting available. There is also a fully equipped kitchen. Packages for children’s parties up to the age of 12 are available (no teenage or 21st parties).

For further information please telephone 400409.

STRENSALL BRIDGE CLUB

Strensall Village Hall, Thursday at 7:00pm For non-serious bridge, contact John on 01904 769618

STRENSALL DINING GROUP

Who says you’re old and past it when you are 50 or over? Our dining group of friends are full of fun and life. So do not sit or eat alone, come and join us. We meet every 3-4 weeks at various venues in and around the York area. If you enjoy good food and good company then ring 01904 490987 for more details.

STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

Aims to promote and study the history of the parish of Strensall and to disseminate historical information through meetings, publications lectures and events. We are a friendly group who in order to explore, study and record this exciting history have regular monthly meetings which provide opportunities to hear a variety of speakers or to participate in workshops. Meetings are held in Strensall Village Hall on the last Wednesday of the month at 7pm.

STRENSALL READING GROUP

We are a friendly group who meet on the last Wednesday of the month from 2.30 – 3.30 pm in Strensall Library. The Library provides us with a book which we read over the month and then get together to discuss it over tea and biscuits. We are looking for new members and if you enjoy

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books and reading do please come along.

It is free! If you would like any more information then please ring Sarah at the Library on 490876 or Pam on 764518.

STRENSALL WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

All welcome. Huntington ladies most welcome. For more information, please call 01904 490758.

THE SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BAND

Rehearsal facilities for us at the Portakabin Site in Huntington. The Beginners Band rehearses Monday evenings 6.30-8.00pm.

Contact Audrey Brown, tel 01904 425256.

The Concert Band rehearses Wednesday evenings 7.30-9.30pm. Contact David Gregg on 07710 106906. The Senior Band rehearses on Tuesday and Friday evenings 8.00-10.00pm. Contact Charles Wilson on 07802 190250. www.shepherdbrassband. org

Track 29 Ladies Close Harmony Chorus

We are recruiting new members. We meet every Monday at Lakeside Primary School, Clifton Moor, to sing “a capella” three and four part harmony. We are a fun loving group who perform a varied repertoire, led by musical director Polly Trotter. To listen to us visit our face book page ‘track29 chorus.’ We are also looking for new gigs. If you would like to sing with or book us, please contact Polly on 01904 424902 or track29chorus@gmail.com

WIGBY WALKERS

Do you enjoy the great outdoors? Why not join us on our weekly Wednesday walks?

We set off from Wigginton Recreation Hall car park at 10 am for a short drive and a 57 mile walk, stopping at a tea shop on the way home. We also have 6-8 mile walks on the 4th Saturday of each month. You just need suitable clothing and footwear, a packed lunch and to live in Haxby or Wigginton. For more information call Joyce on 01904 762605.

WIGGINTON & HAXBY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Registered Charity No. 1023129. We meet every second Thursday in the month at St. Mary’s Church Hall at 7.30 p.m. New and old members, and visitors, always welcome. For more information contact Mrs Graves on 01904 750570. Please see the events pages for details of our next meeting.

WIGGINTON OVER SIXTIES

We meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 2.00pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. We have speakers, trips out, activity groups. Old and new members, also visitors are always welcome. For more information please contact Mrs Lilian Gomersall (Secretary) on 01904 769993

YORK AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

The club meets every Thursday at 8pm at the Bishophorpe Social Club in Bishopthorpe. We are always interested

in meeting others interested in Amateur Radio and run courses for new members to obtain a license and call sign of their own. Interested future members just need to turn up on Thursdays.

YORK BONSAI SOCIETY

Meet monthy at Wigginton Hall on the third Monday of every month at 7.30pm. Friendly & informal group with refreshments. Occasional speakers, library & bonsai suppliers available. Come along or speak to the secretary: Andy Mudd 01757 268145

York Caving Club

Friendly group offering regular caving trips to the Yorkshire Dales and Derbyshire, with occasional trips to Wales, Summerset and Ireland. Open to new members with some caving experience or can offer advice to those with none. Bi-weekly pub meets in York. Info can be found on www. yorkcavingclub.org.uk or email: info@ yorkcavingclub.org.uk or phone 07747 063181.

YORK CORONARY SUPPORT GROUP TRUST

The group was founded in 1988 to provide help and support to cardiac patients and their families following their release from hospital. the group meets every month at the Folk Hall at New Earswick on the first Monday of each month (second if Bank Holiday occurs). Meetings start at 07:30 for a variety of talks with a break for refreshments and a chance to talk to fellow patients. The group also organise exercise classes and swimming sessions.

Contact Tony Tolhurst 01904 410091for further details.

YORK LIBRARIES

Interested in your family history? Would you like to trace your ancestors? City of York Libraries now offer free access to ancestry.com. Now available at Haxby LibraryCall in or telephone 768811 for details

York Light ORCHESTRA

We play light music, popular classics, selections from musicals and themes from films and television. We are open to anyone of any age who plays an orchestral instrument and we don’t hold auditions, just come along. We rehearse on Thursday evenings 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Acomb Methodist Church, Front Street (September to July). We perform 6 to 8 concerts a year, in and around York for local charities and community groups. If you would like to join or if you would like YLO to do a concert to raise money for your charity please see our website www.ylo.org.uk or call our secretary on (01904) 870759 for more details.

YORK AND DISTRICT PAIN MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUP A voluntary group established to provide a community for people and their supporters suffering with long term pain that are or have been participants in the Pain Management Program or attend the

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november 2011 • issue 74 Pain Management Clinic. Contact Gordon 01904 491141 or Jill 01904 708490 for more details. www.ypmsg.co.ukPain Management Clinic. Contact Gordon 01904 491141 or Jill 01904 708490 for more details. www.ypmsg.co.uk

YORKSHIRE MINIATURISTS ASSOCIATION

Are you interested in Dolls Houses and miniatures or have just bought a dolls house and don’t know where to start? YMA is a group of miniature enthusiasts who meet on the first Saturday of the month at the Friends Meeting House in the centre of York. We have speakers, project meetings, demonstrations and also have a stand at the Dolls House Fair at York Race Course in June and November. We welcome new members to the hobby as well as more experienced miniaturists. For more information please ring Ann Holmes on (01757) 288974 or Elizabeth Jackson on (01904) 795361.

York Model Boat Club

We meet at Heworth Rugby Club on the 4th Tuesday of the month starting at 8pm.

It is a great place to learn about building techniques and various models. The club holds 4 regattas throughout the summer on Rowntree Park Lane, York. We also sail on the York University Lake when Parks Lane is unavailable. For more details please call chairman Steve Agar on 01904 424155 or visit www.yorkmodelboatclub.co.uk

YORK PHILATELIC SOCIETY

The York Philatelic Society meets every second Tuesday in the month apart from August in the Denham Room in the Priory Street Centre, Priory Street, York at 7-15 p.m. During the meetings there is a bourse to enable members to buy, sell or exchange material. A packet circuit is also operated by the York Society.

Annual subscriptions are £6-00 annually payable on the 1st January each year. (youth subscription , is13 - 18 years, is £3-00). Contact can be made to the Publicity Secretary, Captain P. Hyde, on 01904-490603 ( e-mail:- yogiyork@ic24. net ) or to Tony Ward, Secretary, on 01904411378 (e-mail:- aew6@york.ac.uk ) or to Peter Byrne, President, on 01904 792603.

Further details can be found on the York Society website on:- http://sites.google. com/site/yorkps/

YORK RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP (YORKRA) A relaxed and friendly group, which

provides support, information and resources for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers and their families and carers. Meetings take place on the second Saturday of each month, 3pm - 5pm, at the Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street (off Micklegate), York YO1 6ET. Membership is currently free. For more information please call 01904 642227

YORK RAMBLERS

New members are always welcome on the walks and can try out 2 or 3 walks before

deciding whether to join the Ramblers.

Walks vary in length from 5 miles to 12 miles and some use public transport to get to the start of the walks, so there is something to suit everyone.

Details of all the walks can be found on www.yorkramblers.org.uk or contact the secretary on 01904-628134

YORK ROTTERS

York Rotters are a group of enthusiastic volunteers who promote home composting. If you have any questions about composting, whether you want to know where to start, or want to know more about specialist methods then contact York Rotters for advice. As well as providing free home composting advice York Rotters are available to carry out talks at meetings and to attend events. York Rotters are always on the look out for new volunteers.

No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. York Rotters can be contacted on 01904 412861 or email rotters@stnicksfields.org.uk

YORVIK GATEWAY CLUB

A social club for adults with disabilities and is held every Monday 7.00-9.00pm at the Oaken Grove Community Centre off Usher Lane in Haxby. The club offers a variety of activities and welcomes new members. For more information, ring Club Leader Debbie, on 0791 9191372 or just come along.

Playgroups HAXBY PLAYGROUPS

Under 5s is now Haxby Playgroups@Scout HQ Birth to school age children (parents stay) Tuesday to Thursday 9.30 - 11.30 Term time only.

Playgroup - Haxby Playgroups@ Headlands. Headlands Primary School.

9am - 3pm daily term time only. Sessions 9am - 12noon and 12noon - 3pm. Starting age 2.

Rising Fives is now Haxby Playgroups@ RalphButterfield. 9am - 3pm daily term time only or Sessional 9am - 12noon and 12noon to 3pm. For further information please contact further information or bookings please contact 01904 768966 or manager@haxbyplaygroups.org.uk www.haxbyplaygroups.org.uk

THE WONDER YEARS Wigginton - adjoining Wigginton Primary School, for children from Haxby, Wigginton & surrounds: Boddlers – Baby/Toddler group (Birth to 3yrs).Tues, Wed, Thurs 9.30- 11am term time at Wigginton Recreation Hall.

Pre-School – 3-5 years - Mon-Fri term time. Morning session 9am – 12 noon, Afternoon session 12.45pm -3.15pm . Plus 1 hr Lunch Club can be added to am or pm session. Early Years Funded places available. Extended School – 3-11 years - Breakfast Club 7.40-9am & After School Club 3-6pm including breakfast/snack.

Supports children’s interests in sport, games & crafts. Holiday Club – Care for

3-11 year olds, with fully engaging activity programme. Full day 8am – 6pm Half Day 8am – 1pm or 1pm – 6pm Tel : 01904 758717

HUNTINGTON PRESCHOOL & TODDLERS

Huntington Pre-school Babies and Toddler Group: Monday and Friday mornings 9.15 - 10.45 during term time. The Memorial Hall, Strensall Road, Huntington.

All welcome. £3 per session including refreshments for adults and children.

Discounts available for half-termly registration or additional children. Feel free to call in, or contact Lynne Britton on 01904 765017 or email lynne.britton1@ btinternet.com

HUNTINGTON PRE SCHOOL

Huntington Pre School: The Memorial Hall, Strensall Road, Huntington.

For children aged 2.5 - 5 years. Monday - Friday morning 9.00 -12.00, plus monday afternoon 12.30 - 3.30, (term time only).

Additional Rising Five’s sessions also held to help prepare children for the transition to school. £7.50 per session if your child is not eligible for Council funding.Further details can be obtained from Lynne Britton on 01904 765017 email lynne.britton1@ btinternet.com

ORCHARD PARK PRE-SCHOOL

Orchard Park Community centre, Off Brockfield park shops, Huntington. OpenMon to Fri 9.15 to 12.15. Lunch Club 12.15 to 1.15 For children aged 2 to 5 to Learn and play.. Please call Sandra on Tel 07407 700315 or 01904 626361 for more info

SHERIFF HUTTON PLAYGROUP

We offer places to children aged 2 years and 6 months to school age in a warm, stimulating and caring environment with outside playspace. OFSTED registered with qualified staff. Playgroup runs on Mon, Weds and Fri from 9.30 -12 noon with an optional Lunch Club from 12 -1pm.Contact Sarah on 01347878726.

Babies and Toddlers session Thurs 9.45 - 11.45. All welcome! Contact Margaret on 01347878314.

SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP

Village Hall, Thu 9.45-11.45am Play and other activities for all babies and toddlers with their parents and carers. All welcome.

SINNINGTON PRE SCHOOL

The Pre School is OFSTED registered and inspected. Sessions are; Toddler group- Tuesday 10.00am - 11.30am. Pre -School - Monday 09.10am-11.40am.

Wednesday 09.10am-11.40am Thursday 09.10am-11.40am Friday 09.10am11.40am. For more information contact Kerry or Suzanne on 07799727656

STEPPING STONES PRE-SCHOOL

Playgroup. Tel: 01904 442826 Mon - Fri mornings 8.30am - 12 noon. Mon - Fri afternoons 12.30pm - 4pm. In our purpose built private premises we offer a fantastic child-centred/structured play environment

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COMMUNITY for children aged 2-5 years. Session times are : Monday - Friday mornings 8.30am - 12 noon and Monday - Friday afternoons 12.30pm - 4.00pm. Sessions are £6 for two year olds (some funding is available for two year olds subject to circumstance) with full funding for three year olds - no top up fees!

STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP

We are a pre-school for children from 2-5 years. We are ofsted inspected and LEA funded. Monday - Friday 9.00am-12 noon (term time only). Wednesdays - 12.30pm - 3.30pm Christ Church, Stockton Lane, York YO31 1JG tel: 07746 806426 For more information contact: Mrs Fiona Wheeler tel: 07746 806426 During Play group opening times only

STOCKTON ON FOREST TODDLER GROUP

A non profit making organisation run by the parents for the parents and their children. All children 0–5 years are welcome.You don’t have to book a place in advance or commit to every week, just drop in when you can. We also have a designated area and toys for babies.The hall has full disabled access and facilities.

Only £2 per session (£3 for family groups, £1 for adults and £1 for babies), first session is free. Thursdays 9.30am - 11.30am (term-time only) Stockton-onthe-Forest Village Hall. For more details contact Karen (01904) 870759

STRENSALL PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP

We offer a natural transition from preschool to school as we are situated next door to Robert Wilkinson School.

We have various sessions on offer in our newly refurbished setting – Pram Club/Messy’s (‘pay as you go’)– Wednesdays 9am - 10.30am and Fridays 1.15pm – 2.45pm. Rising 3’s – Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 1pm – 2.55pm.

Pre-schoolers – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays – 8.45am – 12.45pm and Wednesdays 10.45am – 2.45pm.

For more information telephone Sarah on 01904 492937 or email sarahsmithpg@ btconnect.com

TINY STEPS TODDLER GROUP

tel: 01904 442826 Friday mornings 9.30am - 11.00am - £1 per session. The mums and tots session will be run by the Stepping Stones staff in Hurst Hall, with lots of crafts and activities to keep the under twos busy.

(Please feel free to bring along an older sibling if your toddler has one). Children attending the toddler group will have priority on the Stepping Stones Pre-School waiting list.

TREASURE CHEST

Haxby, Wigginton & Huntington. Calling all Mums - Treasure Chest is here to help!

A group of local mums dedicated to promoting, supporting and encouraging breastfeeding in the Haxby, Wigginton & Huntington areas, have got together

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to form Treasure Chest. As well as being mums, we are fully trained Peer Supporters. We meet up every Monday between 12.30 and 1.30pm at Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby. Run alongside the Haxby Postnatal Group, this is a drop in facililty and we also welcome pregnant mums. More details are available on our website: www.treasurechest. org.uk or email our helpline:support@ treasurechest.org

YORK FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE

If you are a parent and carer of a 0-19 year old then you can get free, professional, helpful, and up-to-date information about...

Finding and paying for childcare,free early education places for 3 and 4 year olds ,returning to work, working in Early Years, family groups and activities, local parenting support. Call us on 01904 554628 or text ‘info’ to 07624 802244 and we will call you back.

Sports Clubs Badmington Club Sandburn Hall, Flaxton. Fridays 2 - 3.30pm All ages welcome. tel: Stephen Marshall 01904 490440 for more details

Dunnington Sports Club

Contact Karl on 07896 674299 or gafbr@ rocketmail.com for further details.

Huntington Cricket Club

We welcome new players of all abilities, please contact Jason halliwell on 07714471271 for further details

NEW EARSWICK CRICKET CLUB We play in the York & District Senior League and would welcome new members for the coming season. We also require scorers and occasional umpires. Any person interested, please contact Adam on 07894863012 or email Chris on chris. smith950@ntlworld.com

PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUB Classes for boys and girls from reception to year 10. Classes are held at various venues across York, Monday to Friday– venues include Archbishop Holgate’s School, Manor C of E School, Park Grove Primary school, Canon Lee School, Joseph Rowntree School and Huntington Secondary School. Partnership Gymnastics is affiliated to British Gymnastics, run by fully qualified coaches all with CRB clearance. The club has also achieved club Mark for its high standards and quality coaching. For more information please contact Ruth Walker 07886926420.

Starting Table Tennis- A six week course for absolute beginners. Have you wanted to play and never known where to start? Call now for details of our NEW courses. Phone Nick on 01904 481039 or Keith on 07770 874996 Email: nick. roberts@dunningtonsportsclub.com or keithmayhew@hotmail.com

STRENSALL FOOTBALL CLUB

HAXBY TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

HAXBY NETBALL CLUB

At the moment we run 6 teams from the ages of 7-16 years. We need boys and girls, ages 5,6,7, & 11 to join our small friendly football club.All of our coaches are FA Coaching Level 1 trained and have been CRB checked. We train every Saturday 10.30 - 11.30am at Ethel Ward Playing Fields, Haxby.

We are always looking for people to help out with training, coaching and refereeing.

Full training is provided. Please phone Neil Thorbinson on 01904 761908

HUNTINGTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB We are a Charter Standard football club meeting the required FA coaching levels and CRB clearances etc. The club have excellent facilities at Hopgrove sports ground on the Malton Road York, where the teams train and play home fixtures.

For 2011/12 season we will be running a Ladies open age team, Boys and Girls under 10s, Boys under 14s and under 15s and Mens open age. Players are required for all teams for the coming season. Training is continuing through the summer, so if interested come down and give it a go.

All of our coaches are FA coaching level 1 qualified and are CRB checked. Training is on Saturday mornings at Durlston Drive, Strensall.If you are interested in playing then please email strensallsa@tesco.net or ring Louise on 07801896698. …affiliated to England Netball. Would you like to join this very successful netball club which currently run 2 teams in the North Yorkshire Ambassaror League ( Champions and Runners up!) and 4 teams in the York & District League.

If so call the secretary Emma Hardy Tel::- 07808001142 or Chair Val ( 01904 761970) for more details. We are a CAPS accredited club and hold a Clubmark status from our governing body. Training is on a Monday evening at the Ethel Ward Playing Field throughout summer, and the League season runs from September until March. Would you like to learn to umpire?

We have a qualified tutor in the club. Also if you are a budding Junior player ( school years 7-10) there is a junior section which trains every other Monday, 6:15-7:15. All coaches are CRB checked. Ring for more details

STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUB Lawn Bowls - A sport for all ages. Strensall Bowling Club has been in existence for a long time yet seems to be little known. We are a small and friendly club and always happy to welcome new members of any age; under 18s bowl free! Adults pay only £30 for the season, which runs from April

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november 2011 • issue 74 through to September. Entrance to our club is between house No’s 5–7 Park Gate near the terminus of the No 5 Bus. We can provide Bowls and Coaching and a months free trial. As a club we compete in various leagues, hold regular friendlies and, of course, social bowling, including tea and biscuits.

For more information contact the secretary Annette Prosser on 01904 492807

STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS

Strensall Village Hall, Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

Membership is £5 per annum and £1.50 each Wednesday. Tel Jackie Silk on 01904 492993 for more details.

STRENSALL SPORTS ASSOCIATION

Tennis Club - There are now 3 newly surfaced tennis courts. If you are interested in joining the tennis club, please call 07005 800737 or email on strensallsa@tesco.net Muga Pitch - The floodlit muga pitch is now available for hire for both 5 a sidefootball and netball. Please email us.

WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB

Come and play lawn bowls, a sport for all ages. We welcome beginners and seasoned bowlers alike and we can lend newcomers a set of woods to see if they like the game. Adult membership age 26+ is £52 flat fee, £26 ages 18 to 25 and free to juniors under 18 and you can play as often as you like The 2011 season is open from Saturday16th April to Saturday 24th September for social bowling and league matches. Why not take the opportunity of a month’s free trial membership, without obligation, or come along to our “Come and Try” day on Sunday 1st May from 2pm to 5pm and give it a go. For further details, or to arrange a visit, contact: Colin Ellis (Secretary) on 01904 760877 or Email: colin.ellis23@talktalk.net

YORK HOTSHOTS CHEERLEADING CLUB Classes are held on a Wednesday evening during term time, at Archbishop Holgate’s School, Hull Road, York.The club is affiliated to British Gymnastics and is run by qualified coaches who have all been CRB checked. We are also a club mark accredited club.

For more information or to request a registration form please contact Anna Murray on 07507638804 or e-mail yorkhotshots@ hotmail.co.uk

Scouts & Guides 2nd HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCOUT GROUP

Boys & Girls age 6 to 14. Beavers: Mon & Thurs 6.00 - 7.15 pm.

Cubs: Weds & Fri 6.30 - 8.00pm Scouts: Mon 7.30 - 9.00 pm.

Thurs. 7.45 - 9.15 pm. Contact Pauline Briggs 01904 760004

HAXBY MOOR GIRL GUIDING

Girls aged 5-14years old. Rainbows 5-7years Wednesday evenings. Brownies 7-10yrs old Mondays,Wednesday,Thursday evenings. Guides 10-14yrs old Monday, Thursday evenings Units meet throughout Haxby & Wigginton Adults- Can you spare an hour a week? Are you interested in finding out more about being a volunteer?

Contact Helen Feetenby 01904 762926 for further details

1st Heworth Scout Group

Boys and girls 8 to 14. Cubs: Tuesday 6.30pm - 8.15pm, Scouts: Friday 7.00pm - 9.00pm. If interested please phone Matthew on 01904413882 or visit www.1st-heworth.org.uk

29TH YORK (HUNTINGTON ALL SAINTS) RAINBOWS

Rainbows take part in games and activities as part of their programme called the Rainbow Jigsaw. Everything a Rainbow does helps her to develop and to think for herself, in a safe girl-only environment. A girl can join Rainbows at any time after her fifth birthday. Most Rainbows move on shortly after their seventh birthday. For further details about when the 29th York (Huntington All Saints) Rainbows meet and to see if there is availability for you to join, you can contact Miss Stephanie

COMMUNITY Easton (known to the Rainbows as Robin) on 07875 541520, who is Guider in charge of the Rainbows.

Christchurch Scout Group (Stockton Lane)

Boys and Girls age 6 - 14. Beavers Tuesday 6pm - 7pm. Cubs Thursday 6.30pm - 8pm. Scouts Friday 7pm - 9pm We are in need of leaders for the group. For further information please contact Wendy Davis 07808882749 or drop in to any of the group nights as above.

STOCKTON ON THE FOREST SCOUT GROUP

Boys and Girls, age 6 to 14. Beavers: Mon 6.00 .700pm. Cubs: Tues 6.45 - 8.15pm. Scouts: Fri 7.00 - 9.00pm.

We are also in need of Leaders - any one interested please contact Jane Hurd 01904 413745.

AIR CADETS, EASINGWOLD

A uniformed organisation for children aged 13-18 years. We are based in Easingwold. We parade on a Tuesday evening at Easingwold and Friday evening at RAF Linton On Ouse in the gymnasium between the hours of 1930 – 2200. We do have a minibus that goes from the car park of The Cottage Inn in Haxby via Shipton by Beningbrough at 1900hrs.

We cover a range of activities from flying and gliding to target shooting and sport. The cost is £36 per quarter and covers the above activities and uniform. Email: 2487@aircadets.org Charity No. 1559/79

Youth Groups YOUTH CLUBS AT OAKEN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Safe, supervised indoor and outdoor areas. Sessions only cost £1 or 75p with a YoZone card. Come along and try us out!

WEDNESDAY OPEN YOUTH CLUB: An Open Youth club is run at the centre on a Wednesday Night for anyone aged 8-16 years. The club runs from 7 - 9pm and facilities include a Nintendo Wii on projector screen, Widescreen TV, Pool Table, Outside Sports, Table Tennis and Tuck Shop.

IN-2-ACTING: If you are interested in acting, singing and dancing and are between 8-15 years of age, please come and give us a try. With two productions each year, themed nights and theatre trips – its lots of fun! This club runs on Thursday evenings from 6 - 7.30pm.

Depending on numbers, priority will be given to residents of Haxby & Wigginton. For more info contact Megan Godden on 07786 121832 or email admin@oakengrove.org.uk

NEW EARSWICK UNDER 15 RUGBY LEAGUE TEAM School Year 10, Playing in Yorkshire Junior League

NEED MORE PLAYERS Training - Tuesdays and Thursdays at New Earswick ARL Club, White Rose Avenue, New Earswick from 5.45 pm to 7.15 pm.

Matches played on Sundays Come along for Training – Matches – Team building activities

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COMMUNITY

Local Events 29 october - 13 November Red Kites go on display inside and outside the Gallery Robert Fuller Gallery. See

paintings of red kites then take a safari to watch wild birds soar over the Yorkshire Wolds at this remarkable art show. The show takes place at The Robert Fuller Gallery, Fotherdale Farm, Thixendale, North Yorkshire and runs from October 29th to November 13th Open daily from 11am to 4.30pm, it includes nature rambles and talks on wildlife. T: 01759 368355. www.robertefuller.com

4 November NSPCC Annual Christmas Fair Castle Howard. Once again there

is an opportunity to attend the annual NSPCC Christmas Fair in the beautiful surroundings of Castle Howard. Please visit the following website for more details www. nspcccastlehowardchristmasfair.org

4 November Star Watching Dalby Forest. Approx

8-10pm. Join Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical Society for a tour of the night sky, clouds permitting and discover the many and varied constellations. These events are weather dependant please check website for any changes.

5 November ECO-ACTIVE DAY - orchard planting St Nicks Fields. 10am-1pm,

meet at York Environment Centre. Help us plant St Nicks Community Orchard. You will get a warm feeling and free lunch in return.

Eco-Active Day is a great opportunity to be doing something useful outdoors, get lots of fresh air, maybe learn a new skill, get fit, meet like-minded people and drink cups of tea!

5 November Firework Spectacular York

turn St Nicks Community Orchard plans into reality. Voluteering on Bearing Fruit is a great opportunity to get healthy, meet people, learn new skills, have fun, and create something really exciting at St Nicks. Please contact Jonathan on 01904 411821 or volunteer[at]stn icksfields.org.uk for more details

10 November Wigginton and Haxby WI Meeting. The topic for the meeting will

be Sugar Craft. The speaker will be Margaret Robson. The Competition: A Decorated Cupcake. St Mary’s Church Hall, North Lane, Haxby at 7.30 p.m.

12 November Bird Walk St Nicks Fields. From 10am

at York Environment Centre. Come join local ornithologist David Campbell on a walk through the nature reserve. Please bring binoculars if you have them. There are limited places on this walk so please book ahead.

Admission: £2.50 adults/ £1.50 children (free to Friends of St Nicholas Fields)

12 November St Margaret Clitheroes Traditional Christmas Fayre 10am-12noon at Haxby Memorial Hall. Stalls include books, homemade cakes, homemade sweets, Christmas cards, toiletries, raffle, tombola, crafts, groceries, household items, children’s games, refreshments including hot fruit punch and mincepies. Admission free.

Contact no. 01904 760973.

13 November Dalby Dash Dalby Forest. Take part in a 10km race to raise money for charity. See www.dalbydash.com for further details and registration. No entries on the day.

15,16,18 & 19 November Merry Wives of Windsor

York Opera. Merry Wives of Windsor at York Theatre Royal. 7.15pm. Otto Nicolai’s comic opera based on Shakespeare’s play performed by York Opera.

Maze. Giant bonfire, fire eating & Pyrojuggling show, spectacular fireworks choreographed to music featuring hit songs chosen by Minster FM listeners.Plus children’s play area, jumping pillow, live music from ‘HUGE’ in the barns, food stalls, bar and The Ivy Store Christmas shop.

18 November

5 November Gifts for Christmas. Quality stalls at realistic prices for all you Christmas giving.

Sand Hutton Village Hall, Sand Hutton York.

10am to 3pm entry fee £1 More details from giftsforchristmas@hotmail.co.uk

6 November Wedding Fair Castle Howard. 11am

until 3pm. Tickets cost £7.50 on the day, or £5.00 if pre-booked - which includes a glass of champage.

7 November BEARING FRUIT WORK DAY orchard planting St Nicks Fields.

1-4pm meet at York Environment Centre. Help

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Festival at Huntington Methodist Church, Strensall Road, Huntington, ( on the number 5 bus route) The festival will be open from 10am to 5pm on Friday and Saturday, 2pm to 5pm on Sunday and 10am to 3pm on Monday. There will be 18 trees sponsored and decorated by local businesses and organisations on the theme of The Twelve Days of Christmas, homemade refreshments will be available all day, and there will be stalls selling gifts, crafts and jewellery. Admission is free, and all proceeds are for the Churches’ improvements scheme.

26 November Haxby Memorial Hall invites you to RAISE THE ROOF and DANCE the night away. Fundraising for a new roof on Haxby Memorial Hall. 7pm onwards. Bar & Live music. Tickets £12.00 inc supper. Ring Denise on 01904 761825

26 November Christmas Fayre New Earswick Folk Hall. 1pm onwards. In aid of York Branch of Multiple Sclerosis Society. Visit Santa at the Charlie’s Christmas Angels Fayre! Raffle, Tombola, Cakes, Crafts, Jewellery and much more. 30p admission. Santa’s Grotto £2.50 including gift.

26 - 27 November A Fireside Audience with Father Christmas Castle Howard.

Visit Castle Howard this Christmas and upgrade a child’s ticket to include a magical ‘Fireside Audience with Father Christmas’.

Tickets cost £10.00 per child (or £8.00 for Annual Pass children) up to 12 years of age. Tickets must be pre-booked as places are limited. Each session will last for approximately 30 minutes. The ticket price includes a personalised invitation and a gift appropriate to their age. See website www. castlehoward.co.uk

26 November - 18 December Christmas at Castle Howard See Castle Howard’s dramatic 18th-century interiors transformed at Christmas time when the Hon Simon Howard and Mrs Howard decorate each room for the festive season.

Haxby and Wigginton U3A Meeting at Wigginton Recreation Hall.

27 November

19 November

The Christams Artsmix Market at Castle Howard.

Grand Christmas Fayre

24 - 27 November

2.00pm. A.G.M.

Archbishop of York’s CE Junior School. 10 - 12 noon. Entry: Adults £1 Children 50p (under 3 free). Entry includes refreshment .

Adult and Children’s Tombola, Christmas Gifts , Christmas Crafts and Home Decorations, Home Baking , Win a Christmas Hamper, Children’s Craft, Crystal Jewellery and Pens Gifts, Phoenix Cards, Refreshments, Fun games including Hook-a-Duck, Footballs, Roll-a-Penny and Target Board. Our PTA group, Friends of Bishopthorpe Junior School, also run a Grand Prize Raffle on the morning too (amazing prizes donated from both local and National companies).

Christmas Artsmix Market

St Nicholas Fayre The Fayre offers

25 - 28 November

a range of markets specialising in gifts, crafts, and the very best in local farm produce.

Outside markets move into Parliament Street, St Sampsons Square and Coppergate while York’s grand medieval Guild Hall provides a home for ‘Made In Yorkshire’ artists and crafters from across the region. Barley Hall, presents a special medieval market with live crafting, mulled wine and costumed traders and St William’s College houses an arts and crafts market for fine hand-made items not to be found in the shops. Carol singers and buskers flock to the city to perform over the weekend to thousands of festive shoppers

Christmas Tree Festival

28 - 29 November

Huntington Methodist Church. Christmas Tree

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november 2011 • issue 74 Made in Yorkshire Christmas Craft and Produce Market Castle Howard.

Christmas Craft and produce Market with over 20 stalls selling a mix of handmade crafts and delicious local produce in the Stable Courtyard. Open from 10.00am until 4.00pm with free admission

3 & 4 December Annual Christmas Tree Festival at Haxby Memorial Hall. Local

schools, businesses and youth organisations are invited to decorate a tree to be displayed in Haxby Memorial Hall. For further details about decorating a tree please ring Denise on 01904 761825. At the Christmas Tree festival there will be the trees, gift stalls and refreshments. Also Santa will be arriving at the Hall at 1pm each day where you can visit him in his grotto. All proceeds are to go the the Raise The Roof Appeal and towards the general upkeep of the Hall.

10 - 17 December CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL at

Holy Trinity Church, Stockton-on-the-Forest.

The Church will be open from 3pm to 7pm.

Admission Free. To launch the Festival there will be a: CHRISTMAS CONCERT on Friday 9th December 2011 at 7.30pm. Festive refreshments will be served. Tickets: Adults £5.00 Children Free. Tickets from: Arnie Tweddle - 400364 or John Hall - 400182

Joseph Rowntree Theatre www.jrtheatre.co.uk

3-5 November Thoroughly Modern Millie

Set in 1920s New York City, Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the tale of a young girl, Millie Dillmount, who has just arrived in the city in search of a new job, a new man and a new life. The stage musical is based upon the hit film of the 1960s but has been rewritten with a set of brilliant new songs and dance numbers.

9-12 November OKlahoma! New Earswick Musical

Society is proud to present Oklahoma! – a story of rivalries – which was the first musical collaboration between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein and the first musical to tell the story with music and lyrics.

16-19 November The Flint Street Nativity

Grand Opera House Box office: 0844 847 2322

14 November

1 November

Fascinating Aida This brand

Jerry Sadowitz If you like Pol

Pot, you’ll love Jerry Sadowitz! With his incorrigible smile and his propensity to hurl his underwear at female members of the audience, you’ll be so helpless with looking for the police, you’ll forget how much you paid to get in! Jerry is also one of the greatest card magicians in the world.

17 November Roy Orbison and Friends

The Ladyboys of Bangkok Fur

18 November

Coats and French Knickers! Seen by over 1 million people, this totally new show is a superb night out for all and features stunning costumes, gorgeous sets and a fantastic line up of show stopping numbers, hilarious comedy acts and a 16 strong beautiful Thai cast who just happen to all be men!

Lee Nelson Live!

19 November Mostly Autumn 20 November

3 November

Bill Bailey

One Night of Elvis

23 November

The show takes you from the ‘68 comeback special to the Vegas years. With a big band to recreate the Elvis Vegas years and Multimedia screens and projection, this is the biggest Elvis show to tour theatres in the UK.

4 November Jake And Elwood Jake & Elwood

invite you to spend an evening in Chicago to witness masters at work as they explode on stage for their soul, rhythm and blues musical extravaganza!

6 November

Paul Carrack 25 November Al Murray The Pub Landlord - Barrel of Fun Extra 26 November Mike Harding 27 November Dominic Kirwan 30 November

KT Tunstall

Joe Longthorne

7 November Tom Paxton

York Theatre Royal

8 November

Box office: 01904 623568

Johnny Cash Roadshow

15-19 November

9 November

The Merry Wives of Windsor

The Vagina Monologues

17 November

Eve Ensler’s hilarious Broadway and West End smash hit is back, featuring a new all star cast including the brilliant Zaraah Abrahams, the stunning Louisa Lytton and the sensational Wendi Peters.

10 November Dave Gorman’s Power Point Presentation The man behind Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure returns with a brand new show.

12 November

26-November

Essence of Ireland - Bigger and Better! Now with their biggest

Vocal Ensemble, York’s modern 90 voice choir give you another thrilling night out at the theatre.

new show will include several numbers hot off the press, plus a few old favourites including their infamous anthem to budget travel, Cheap Flights (6 million plus hits on YouTube) as well as The Dogging Song, a fond homage to the joys of al fresco sex.

2 November

The Flint Street Nativity was originally a TV comedy produced for Yorkshire Television and aired during Christmas 1999. The eightyear-old pupils of Flint Street Primary School, all played by adults, perform the nativity play for their parents. The story is based on real events, collected over a period of ten years from members of Tim Firth’s family and friends who were teachers.

Saturday Night Fever Prima

best of Irish music, a touch of Irish craic, all cleverly woven into a heart-warming tale.

Judy and Liza This dazzling

Bandstand Brass 22-26 November We Are Three Sisters

Haworth 1840s; in a gloomy parsonage where there are neither cutains nor comforts, Charlotte, Anne and Emily Bronte light up their world with outspoken wit, aspirations, dreams and ideas. And throughout their confinded lives intensely lived.they write.

Now come to know the voices behind them.

We Are Three Sisters evokes with piercing clarity the life and distinct personalities of these three spirited individuals.

production tells the turbulent takes of Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli against the backdrop of their infamous 1964 London Palladium concert.

Blood Donor Sessions

13 November

New Earswick Folk Hall 2pm - 4pm and 5pm - 7pm

and most talented cast of Dancers, Singers, and Musicians, Essence of Ireland combines breathtaking dance routines with the very

30 November

3 & 9 November Merchant Taylors Hall 2pm - 4pm and 5pm - 7pm

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Crossword: Across: 1 Impact, 4 Tender, 9 Station, 10 Tells, 11 Sleep, 12 Reaches, 13

Introducing, 18 Article, 20 Motor, 22 Above, 23 Treated, 24 Assist, 25 Stalls. Down: 1 Insist, 2 Plane, 3 Crisper, 5 Extra, 6 Dolphin, 7 Resist, 8 Ingredients, 14 Nations, 15 Comment, 16 Banana, 17 Grades, 19 Chess, 21 Total.

Pictograms: 1. Afternoon Tea 2. Pat On The Back 3. Train Of Thought Drop Down: Answers from left to right: Bulldog, Lurcher, Mastiff, Spaniel, Whippet.

Spot the Difference: 1. Mouth changed 2. Bird on the car 3. Sun 4. Zipper gone 5.

Teeth missing 6. Balloon 7. Track missing 8. Ladies hand 9. Hair colour 10. Pattern gone.

Wordsearch: Hidden Phrase - Our bodies are apt to be our autobiographies. Frank Gillette Burgess.

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LOCAL USEFUL NUMBERS

LERS HUNTINGTON MIL NETBALL CLUB Are you looking to join a netball club – we are looking for new players.

Millers Netball have been established in the Huntington area for a number of years, in fact we take our name from the comprehensive school which is known locally as Mill Hill.

We are affiliated to England Netball and run 4 teams in the York and District League spread over the league’s 7 divisions. We are a CAPS accredited Club from England Netball – an award that our governing body encourages clubs to achieve. (Part of the CAPS process is developing coaches, umpires and volunteers, developing links with schools, adopting good practice with regards to duty of care).

If interested please contact the Club’s secretary Pam Drake, tel: 07547 095 603 We also run a junior section which encompasses school years 6 to 11. Training is held every Thursday night indoors at Huntington Comprehensive from 6pm to 9pm during the school term. Our coaches are CRB checked, ex-netballers who are keen to hand-on their knowledge. We have had great success with our juniors in the local league, and there is progression for them to Academy and Regional Competitions.

If you would like further information on our junior section please contact Audrey Smith, 01904 761641.

POST OFFICES

Strensall PO................................01904 490301 Haxby PO...................................01904 763395 Huntington PO.............................01904 769180 New Earswick PO........................01904 768105

MEDICAL

Social Care Emergencies..............01904 762314 Macmillan Cancer Support ..........01904 651700 York Hospital . ......................01904 631313 Ambulance Service......................01904 666000 Samaritans .......................08457 909090

WASTE SITES

Hazel Court, James Street Open Mon - Sat 8.30 - 7.00pm, Sun 8.30-4.00pm Towthorpe/Strensall Open Mon - Sun 8.30 - 7.00pm Beckfield Lane Open Mon - Fri 5.00 pm - 7.00pm, Sat & Sun 10.00 - 2.00pm

SCHOOLS

Strensall Chemist.........................01904 492497 Haxby Chemists..........................01904 766512 .................. or 01904 768911 Huntington Pharmacy...................01904 762566 Lloyds Pharmacy, Huntington.........01904 623415 Tesco Pharmacy - Clifton Moor......01904 880449 Boots UK, Monks Cross . .............01904 656360

Haxby Road Primary ...................01904 653218 Headlands Primary . ....................01904 762356 Ralph Butterfield Primary...............01904 768325 Robert Wilksinson Primary.............01904 490306 New Earswick Primary .................01904 768228 Huntington..................................01904 752100 Joseph Rowntree........................01904 768107 Easingwold ................................01347 821451 Sheriff Hutton Primary School . ....01347 878441 Stockton on the Forest Primary......01904 400366 Wigginton Primary ......................01904 761647

COUNCILS

LIBRARIES

pharmacies

HAXBY TOWN PARISH COUNCIL Town Clerk ................................01904 750378 WIGGINTON PARISH COUNCIL Parish Clerk ...............................01904 763880 STRENSALL & TOWTHORPE PARISH COUNCIL Parish Clerk ...............................01904 491569 NEW EARSWICK PARISH COUNCIL Parish Clerk ...............................01904 758028 HUNTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL Parish Clerk ...............................01904 758366

Huntington Library.......................01904 768991 Strensall Library...........................01904 490876 Haxby Library..............................01904 552660 Explore: New Earswick Library.......01904 552629

FINANCIAL MATTERS

National Debtline........................0808 808 4000 Inland Revenue..........................0845 010 9000 Tax Credits................................0845 300 3900

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Childcare Link.............................08000 960296 Childline...........................................0800 1111 NSPCC ....................................0808 800 5000

TRANSPORT

AA Breakdown ............................0800 887 766 AA Roadwatch............................09003 401100 Rail Enquiries..............................08457 484950 Dial & Ride................................01904 551441 First Bus York..............................01904 883000 Yorkshire Coastliner......................01653 692556

GENERAL SERVICES

Electricity emergencies...................0800 668877 BT Faultline..................................0800 800 151 Floodline...................................0845 988 1188 Transco Emergency Service - Gas...0800 111 999 Yorkshire Water..........................0845 124 2424 Environment Agency...................0870 850 6506 Domestic Violence Helpline..........0808 2000 247 City of York Council......................01904 613161 Crimestoppers...............................0800 555111 North Yorkshire Police (non emergency) 0845 6060247 Safer York Partnership..................01904 669069 Shop Mobility..............................01904 679222

ANIMALS

RSPCA York................................01904 654949 RSPCA National Helpline..............0300 1234 999

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