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orget that the nights have drawn in and the weather’s unpredictable – think about fireworks, bonfires, finally putting aside that summer wardrobe for lovely snuggly jumpers.

Remember remember the 5th November… We’ll be spending the evening sitting in a darkened room with our two dogs assuring them that all is ok. You’d expect better of two gun dogs! Our circumstances aside, the local fireworks display is a great event with toffee apples, a huge bonfire and fireworks and, if it rains, the boggy field brings a whole new level of fun!

However, November is also a sombre month: Remembrance Sunday takes place on the 12th November and, as usual, the Handy Mag has all the local services, parades and festivals of Remembrance - a chance for all of us to pay our respects.

Come the end of November we start the run up to the festive season. With Christmas Light Switch-Ons, Santa Runs, choral concerts and much more, it’s a time to get that Christmas cake started and perhaps get ahead to avoid lastminute stressful shopping trip by visiting our local markets and shops.

Haxby Memorial Hall is a great community asset in the centre of the village but is in urgent need of volunteers to keep it thriving. There are lots of opportunities for getting involved if you have time to spare. No experience is necessary. See page 51 for more details.

We are very lucky to live in an area with many independently owned shops and markets.

Don’t forget to show your support to our local businesses at this time of year. At the Handy Mag we believe that supporting our local independent businesses builds strong communities, vibrant towns and a growing economy...that goes for local publishers too!

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CONTENTS 58 10 NSPCC Christmas Fair 12 Dochu La in Bhutan 16 Puzzles 18 Remembering in York 20 Bonfire Night Traditions 24 Orchard Park Recreation & Community Association 26 Books – Gift inspiration 32 Recipe 34 Haxby cubs Akela retires 39 Light Up – Lock Up 40 York Opera 44 What’s on in York 51 Haxby Memorial Hall needs your help 62 The Urn 65 Gardening in November 68 Honda’s CRF1000L Africa 70 - 72 Remember your pets this November advice from our local vets 74 Local groups

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Shearer, a long-time ambassador for the NSPCC, said: “I am very proud to be involved with this wonderful charity. I am passionate about doing what I can to raise awareness of the many problems our vulnerable children face today. My success on the football pitch has given me a platform to speak from and I am determined to do what I can to help.

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Dochu La - A Special Place in Bhutan strict traditions with rituals, prayers and offerings enshrined at different stages of construction. The Dochu La chortens were commissioned by the first wife of the Fourth Dragon King in gratitude for his safe return when, in 2003, he led his army to push Assamese insurgents back across the Indian border.

In brilliant sunshine, blanketed in snow or hidden in mist and fog, the chortens hold everyone spellbound as devotees walk around seven times clockwise to ensure good karma. It can be a challenge at this altitude but across the road, the cafeteria is a great place to recover with hot tea, snacks and breathtaking views, weather permitting.

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ochu La is neither the highest pass in Bhutan nor the most dramatic, but at 3,100 metres it is the most visited by locals and visitors. Some 30 km from Thimphu, on the highway heading east, it links the modern capital to the ancient capital of Punakha. Up there, in clear weather, you can see the snowcapped peaks of the Himalayas, including Gangkar Puensum, the highest in the kingdom at 7,158 metres, but beyond the spectacular panorama, the ‘pass of rocks and water’ is imbued with spirituality.

As you approach the final bends, high above paddies and orchards, prayer flags line the road, their traditional rainbow colours fluttering in the wind, blue for the sky, white for clouds, red for fire, green for water and yellow for the earth. Inscribed with Buddhist prayers, they pop up all over the kingdom, tall sentinels guarding sacred sites or frail garlands draped around shrines or trees where the spirits are said to live.

One more bend and the pass comes into view, with 108 chortens (local shrines) - an auspicious number - built in three concentric tiers around a hillock, rising towards the main shrine. Like most chortens in Bhutan, they are small square monuments, white with a red band below a roof of stone slabs. Whatever the location, chortens must be built according to

Meanwhile, people pray on the edge of the precipice, offering rice and flowers to the mountain gods, others climb to the hilltop temple where bright murals depict an intriguing mix of mythology and history spanning 500 years. The Druk Wangyal temple was built in 2008 to mark the centenary of the monarchy, a beloved institution which brought enduring peace after centuries of turmoil. On December 13th, a colourful festival takes over the temple grounds as masked dancers pounce and twirl on the flagstones and myriad prayers drift across the mountains. Look around and you are sure to feel the ‘gross national happiness’ unique to Bhutan.

Dochu La is also a beautiful backdrop to the Royal Botanical Park inaugurated in 2008 and the first of its kind in the country. Covering 47 square kilometres of protected land, it is home to musk deer, leopards, tigers, red pandas and over 40 species of birds.

Forested slopes extend as far as you can see, conifer, broad leaf, subalpine or temperate, laced with trails which vanish into the distance sprinkled with the heady scent of daphne, the paper-making plants.

Spring is blossom time with masses of magnolia and most of the 46 species of rhododendrons found in Bhutan. In the dedicated Lamperi Garden within the Park, the annual rhododendron festival attracts people from afar, keen to enjoy the pristine surroundings and the auspicious blessings of the Dochu La pass.

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Saturday 4 November 10.30am. Dedication of the Garden of Remembrance.

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Sunday 12 November 3pm at St Mary’s Church.

Representatives from the Scouts, Guides, Brownies, Beavers, Cubs and Rainbows will lead a procession into church where their flags will be displayed at the front of the church in the Chancel. Wreaths will be laid by community organisations including Haxby Town Council, Wigginton Parish Council, Haxby Memorial Hall and Oaken Grove Community Centre.

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Bonfire Night Traditions

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Alternatively, Bonfire Night can be remembered as Guy Fawkes Night – the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot to blow-up the British parliament in 1605. Outraged at the law imposed by Queen Elizabeth I which had stripped away Catholic rights, a group of 10 radicals bought a house next door to Parliament that had connecting underground tunnels. With 36 barrels of gunpowder in place, the blast radius would have reached a distance of up to 900 metres, wiping out a large part of central London, ultimately changing how it looks today! However, to this day, we publicly celebrate his demise, as the notorious terrorist was captured and consequently killed.

King James I declared the fifth of November a national celebration – whether you liked it or not. Up until 1959, it was mandatory by law to celebrate Bonfire Night. Effigies of Guy Fawkes and fireworks were ignited, both with the original belief that they would drive away evil spirits.

Although there was no severe punishment for not celebrating that day, only one place was granted exemption. St Peter’s School in York still refuses to burn his image, as Fawkes, who lived in York, was once a pupil at the school.

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The year is 1785 and widower John Hancock finds himself the owner of what appears to be a dead mermaid. The artefact proves the talk of the town and gains John access to a whole new circle of society, a society that includes the alluring courtesan, Angelica Neal. 18th century London is brought vividly to life in this enchanting debut novel.

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In Violet Bates’s world, women rule. Men have few rights and boys can be sent away if they’re deemed capable of aggression. Across the river it’s another story – in Patrus men have the power. Violet is serving time in a detention facility when she’s offered the chance to have her slate wiped clean, in return for completing a mission in Patrus. An enjoyable, easy read.

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Without giving too much away, The Stolen Child centres around Zoe, Ollie and their daughter, Evie.

Evie was adopted by the couple from birth, but starts to receive letters and gifts from a man claiming to be her father. A man who says he wants her back. Full of twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

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Eleven year old Hannah Green finds the world isn’t quite as mundane as she thought, when it turns out her grandfather is in league with the devil. The world is out of kilter, and the unlikely trio have to work together to put things right. A thoroughly enjoyable read, with great descriptions, bags of humour and believable characters.

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You can also receive updates and information from your local Police team by signing up to Community Messaging at www.nycm.co.uk

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Local events in the York area this month ST GEORGE'S OLD BOYS REUNION

Friday 3 November 7.30pm onwards at the Tramways WMC , George Street, York. All Old Boys are welcome, together with any photographs of their school days to share with one another.

Raffle prizes would be greatly appreciated and a buffet will be provided.

For more details please email Elaine.Sweeney@ fentonsimpson.co.uk

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET

Saturday 4 November 10.30am-1.30pm. Poppies on sale.

Saturday 2 December Christmas Market opens

10.30am-1.30pm.

Saturday 16 December Special Christmas Market www.hovingham-market.org.uk

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

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NEW EARSWICK SHARING TOGETHER Wednesday mornings 10-12 noon at the Sleeper Path Community Garden and Allotment. (2-4pm on Sunday) Weather permitting.

1st Wednesday of the month 2-3.30pm. Boccia/Easy Sport, New Earswick Last Wednesday of the month Younger Peoples Group.Various venues York Thursday Afternoons Singing for the Brain.1.30-3pm at The Folk Hall, New Earswick Contact York Alzheimer’s

YORK ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY

3rd Wednesday of the month 1.30-3.30pm. Forget Me Not Memory Cafe, Tang Hall Last Tuesday of the month 1-3pm. Acomb Memory Café, Acomb.

Any queries phone Val on 01904 761282

society on 01904 567701 or email yorkservices@ alzheimers.org.uk

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB

First Monday of each month We meet at Haxby Memorial Hall. Coffee at 10am and the meeting at 10.30am.

PARKINSONS UK DANCE CLASS

Fridays weekly (during term time) Dance Class for people with Parkinson’s.10.30am at Wiggington Recreation Hall.

There are a range of dance styles and classes are run by specially qualified teachers. www.danceforparkinsonsuk. org/ or contact Angela Kirkham, info@kirkhamhenry. co.uk

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10am to 12noon and Friday afternoon 2 - 4pm for coffee, tea and home made cakes. At Poppleton Methodist Church, Upper Poppleton.

WILBERFORCE TRUST

Saturday 25 November Christmas Fayre. 2-4.30pm at the Folk Hall in New Easrwick. Come and enjoy some family fun and meet Santa too!

See page 38 for more information Wednesday 13 December Christmas Carol Service.

1.45pm - 3.15pm at All Saints Church in Huntington.

See page 58 for more information.

The Wilberforce Trust Christmas Cards are now available to buy. £3.50 for a pack of ten cards (includes 2 designs). Available from 01904 760037 or St Helen’s and St Martin’s Church card sales in York. www.wilberforcetrust. org.uk

CHARITY 50/60'S EVENING WITH NIGHT OWLS DISCO

Saturday 11 November 7.30pm - 11pm at Strensall Village Hall. Tickets £10 to include supper. Raffle. Bring your own drink.

For tickets telephone Judy on 01904 492401 or Hazel on 01904 627662. Proceeds to go to York Coronary Support Group Trust. See page 14

CARDS FOR GOOD CAUSES

11 October - 16 December We will be selling Charity Christmas cards from St Helen’s Church in St Helen’ s Square and St Martin’s in Coney Street, from 10am till 4pm, and once again we will have eight local Charity Cards and 26 National Charity Cards. We do depend totally on our volunteers and if anyone would like to volunteer please ring Janet Wilson on 07979 267301

HAXBY SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB Saturday 11 November Band Night – Branded by Fire.

Thursday 30 November Ladies Section Christmas Draw 8pm. www.haxbysportsand socialclub.co.uk

COFFEE AND TEA ON THE GREEN Tuesday and Fridays Every Tuesday morning from

DUNNINGTON BONFIRE, FIREWORKS, & LIVE MUSIC

Saturday 4 November Eastfield Showfield, Dunnington.

See page 28 for more information. Tickets available from www.dunningtonfayre. org.uk

JUMBLE SALE WITH SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES

Saturday 25 November 2pm - 4pm in the Village Hall Sheriff Hutton. Raising funds for York Samaritans.

THE ROYAL LIFESAVING SOCIETY SAVE A BABY'S LIFEFREE WORKSHOPS Monday 6 November 1pm at Strensall Methodist Church hall

Monday 13 November 10am at The Village Hall, Stutton, near Tadcaster. To book for either of the workshops, email linda.nelson2704@ gmail.com Our aim is to help those attending gain the confidence to cope in the unlikely event of a baby or small child emergency.

Everyone welcome.

YORK FLOWER CLUB CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR AND MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS

Sunday 12 November 11am - 3pm at Dunnington Reading Rooms. Father Christmas Grotto from 122pm. Over 20 stalls, free entry, refreshments. www.dunningtonfayre.org.uk

Wednesday 15 November Demonstration of seasonal delights by Ann Simpson.

2pm at St Chad’s Church. For more details please email smadd@talktalk.net

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Tuesday 14 November An illustrated talk entitled “The Autumn Garden” by Peter Foley from Holden Clough Nursery, Bolton-by-Bowland, Lancs.

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FILM AT THE FOLK HALL Friday 24 November 7pm. Dirty Dancing (12a) www.filmfolkhall.com

WE ARE THEATRE AUDITIONS FOR BOOGIE NIGHTS

12 & 26 November Open auditions are taking place in York and we are looking for all ages. The Show will take place at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre during w/b 18th June 2018. Rehearsals will be Sunday afternoons/early evening from the end of February.

CERAMIC SALE IN UPPER POPPLETON

Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 November 10am - 4pm at All Saints Hall, The Green, Upper Poppleton.

Don’t miss this opportunity to buy some very special christmas presents — twelve talented potters from the Northern Potters Association will have their work on sale.

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STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

Wednesday 29 November AGM followed by social evening and entertainment. Members only.

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ST LEONARD'S HOSPICE

Saturday 25 November Christmas Fair. Come along to the Hospice (Tadcaster Road, York) between 1pm and 4pm for games, prizes, fun, homemade cakes, festive refreshments and a BBQ. You may also have the chance to meet Santa himself...

Entry is just a £1 donation for adults, and entry for children is free.

Light Up a Life in memory or in honour of a loved one St Leonard’s Hospice would like to invite you to dedicate a light in memory of a loved one or as a gift in honour of a friend or relative. Our Christmas trees in St Helen’s Square, York, Selby Abbey, the Hospice grounds and Easingwold Market Place will all bear hundreds

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of twinkling lights, each one representing the life of someone special. Each name will be recorded in our Book of Honour which will be placed in the Chapel at the Hospice and also in Selby Abbey and displayed over the Christmas period. The lights will shine until Twelfth Night.

The trees will be illuminated at very special Carol Services: Wednesday 29 November Easingwold Village Green at 7pm

Monday 6 November 10am until noon at Huntington Library, Garth Road, York. Drop in for coffee and cake and discover the events happening at Huntington Library and the wider Explore York family of libraries.

We also have a book sale, free wifi and a Hudl Session!

For more information, please email friendsof huntingtonlibrary@gmail. com or call 01904 552669. Website: friendsofhuntingtonlibrary. weebly.com

Sunday 3 December St Helen’s Square, York at 6pm Sunday 10 December 4.30pm Selby Abbey, Selby.

You are warmly invited to join us at any of these services. www.stleonardshospice. org.uk

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Musical Director: Mike Pratt Master of Ceremonies: Rev Andrew Foster In aid of The Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York’s Christmas Cheer Fund The Press nominated charity: ”York Mind” Tickets £7.50 (Adults) £6 (Senior Citizens and Under 14s) £24 (Family tickets 2 x adults + 2 x under 14s)

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Admission by ticket only. See page 36 Friday 17 November Christmas market. www.poppletoncentre.org.uk

THE ST ANDREW SOCIETY OF YORK

Saturday 25 November Formal dinner dance to celebrate St Andrew’s Day at York Racecourse .

Are you interested in Scottish culture? The St Andrew Society has members in the Haxby area and we would welcome

All VHS, Betamax and camcorder tapes.

Audio cassettes, LP records, reel-to-reel tapes, 35mm slide/photos, home movies & cine film.

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you whether you are of Scots background or not. We have a varied social programme and our focus is on fun and enjoyment together but we do raise funds for local charities and our President’s charity this year is York Mind.

You can find out more about our programme of events on www.yorkscot.org.uk or telephone 01937 360119.

JIGSAW CLUB AT EXPLORE HAXBY LIBRARY

Wednesdays 2.30pm-4.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall.

Jigsaws available to use or feel free to bring your own puzzle or jigsaw board. Refreshments available. All welcome.

Telephone 01904 552660 or haxby@exploreyork.org.uk

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CHRISTMAS EVENING AT THORA & THE PRINCE, HAXBY Monday 6 November 7pm -9.30pm. Festive Bubbles, nibbles, and 10% off purchases.

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YORK ASSOCIATION OF THE NATIONAL TRUST (YANT)

Saturday 18 November Talk on Yorkshire Place Names

by Alexander Wilson. ‘Ever wondered about Giggleswick or Huttons Ambo, Buttercrambe or Spittal? 2.30pm at the Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York. £4 entry to cover expenses. Tea and coffee available. Come and A byComedy have aEric chat.

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CHRISTMAS FAYRE AND COFFEE MORNING

Saturday 25 November 10am - 11.45am at Dunnington Reading Room, Craft stalls, tombola, raffle, cakes, refreshments. Proceeds to St Nicholas Church, Dunnington

FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB

Monday 20 November Meeting - David Slade - ‘Flowers of South Africa’ David offers us an evening of sunshine in the dull dark days of winter. Indoor meetings are held in Flaxton Village Hall and commence at 7.30 pm.

Visitors are always welcome.

Entry charge at the door (£1 for members and £3 for nonmembers). There is a small raffle at every indoor meeting.

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP MEETING

Friday 1 December We shall have a ‘Trip down Memory Lane’ presented by Richard Haste. 7.30pm in the Village Hall. This promises to be another informative and entertaining evening by Richard on the subject of some railway curiosities within 20 miles of Sheriff Hutton. All aboard for a mystery tour of our locality!

Members £2. Visitors £3 inc refreshments.

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MONDAY PLAYERS - PRODUCTION OF 'THEFT'

Thursday 16, Friday 17 & Saturday 18 November A comedy by Eric Chappell.

John Miles is successful, determined and wealthy. When he returns from dinner out with wife Barbara and best friends Trevor and Jenny to find his house has been burgled, he’s furious, particularly as the burglar may still be in the house.

And when the local copper appears from nowhere, John assumes they have found their bumbling burglar, Spriggs. But as Spriggs starts to expertly manipulate, cajole and corrupt them, we begin to wonder if he’s much, much cleverer than they think. With a hidden safe, childhood rivalries, guilty secrets and everything to lose, five very different people play an escalating and hilarious game of cat and mouse... 7.30pm at The Village Hall, Escrick. Tickets

£7, available from Monday Players members or telephone 01904 728303 or email tickets@ mondayplayers.com www.mondayplayers.com/ next_production.htm

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB PRACTICE NIGHT Tuesday 14 November 7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall, Wigginton,YO32 2PL. Visitors are very welcome to come along and see what we can achieve with our flowers at different levels of ability. Cost £5 payable on the door.

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Tuesday 7 November 7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall . Textile Art with Carol Coleman. Display of Members Embroidery. Visitors very welcome £4 on the door We meet on the first Tuesday of the month. www.wiggihaxbywi. wordpress.com

HEWORTH RETIRED MEN'S FORUM

Tuesday 14 November 10.30am at Heworth Without Community Centre, Applecroft Road, York YO31 0HG. Our speaker will be Lt. Col. John Bell of the Army Medical Corps.

Tuesday 28 November 10.30am. The talk by Dr. Myfanwy Hill will be entitled “A Special Vet”.Coffee/tea served from 10am and the cost is only £1.50. All retired men welcome, wherever you live!

Further details from 01904 423277

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Haxby Memorial Hall needs your help!

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axby Memorial Hall urgently require people to join the Trustees and Management Committee.

Due to the retirement of two trustees, we would like to invite anyone who has an interest in helping this great community asset continue to thrive.

No experience is needed, just a willingness and the energy to commit to two meetings a month and to help with the general day to day running of the Hall.

Ceramic Sale in Upper Poppleton Sat. 4 and Sun. 5 Nov., 10 am–4 pm

Don’t miss this opportunity to buy some very special xmas presents — twelve talented potters from the Northern Potters Association will have their work on sale!

If you do have experience in bookkeeping, management, fundraising, organising events or anything that you feel would benefit Haxby Memorial Hall or even if you just want to be involved, then please call our Chairman Mr David Beal on 01904 765900 for a chat.

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE Tuesday 7 November Tutti Amici is inviting singing friends to join them for this free concert. The York youth choir is singing and raising funds that will help fund them to sing Handel’s Messiah in The Royal Albert Hall in 2018 with other youth choirs from the UK and Europe. Tutti Amici will be collecting donations at the end of the concert. The choir will also be holding a raffle to raise funds for York Light Youth. This concert is in partnership with York Light Youth.

Friday 3 November Saturday 11 November Barnum - York Light Youth.

Here is the show that traces the career of Phineas Taylor Barnum, America’s greatest showman, “The Prince of Humbug” from 1835 to 1881, the year he joined with James A Bailey to form “The Greatest Show on Earth”.

Wednesday 15 November to Saturday 18 November The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - NE Musicals York invite you to enter the magical land of Narnia. A land that lies behind the wardrobe door where animals talk, trees can walk, and a White Witch covers the landscape with snow, bewitching you with Turkish Delight. See page XX

All Saints Hall, e Green, Upper Poppleton, YO26 6DA Refreshments will be available

Tuesday 21 November to Wednesday 22 November Shakespeare Schools Festival - Join us for a series of unique Shakespeare productions staged by your schools. Whether you are a parent, friend or another local school, we invite you to an exhilarating evening of theatre where you will see Shakespeare’s stories brought to life like never before.

Sunday 26 November Disney’s My Son Pinocchio JR and Into The Woods JR Tom Ball Live Academy know how to spoil an audience and these two shows are no exception. www.josephrowntree theatre.co.uk

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NEW EARSWICK FLOWER CLUB

Tuesday 28 November New Earswick Flower Club invites you to join them at a flower demonstration by Elaine Bedford entitled ‘Santa’s Special’. 7pm for 7.30pm start at New Earswick Methodist Church. Refreshment stall and raffles of displays.£5 at the door.

For more information please contact Alex Bryant on 01904 758265

MALTON & NORTON MUSICAL THEATRE PANTO!

January 2018 This year’s annual Panto will be Aladdin! More details to follow in our December edition.

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL, HUNTINGTON

Friday 1 December to Monday 4 December At Huntington Methodist Church. 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 Christmas Around the World. Homemade refreshments will be available all day, and there will be stalls selling gifts, crafts, jewellery and bulbs. Admission is free, and all proceeds are for Church funds.

See page 59

Tuesday 21 November Annual Meeting and Social Evening. 7.15pm in Strensall Village Hall. New members always welcome.

For more information please contact Secretary, Dorothea Scarlett on 01904 761198.

NEMUSICALS YORK PRESENT THE LION THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE

Wednesday 15 -Saturday 18 November You are about to enter the magical land of Narnia, the land behind the wardrobe door where animals talk, trees can walk, a white witch covers the landscape with snow and bewitches you with Turkish Delight, and where a mighty lion rescues you whenever you get into trouble. C.S. Lewis’ first tale of Narnia is loved by children and adults the world over and now comes to vibrant life on the stage in Irita Kutchmy’s musical adaptation. Just open the door.

You’ll never believe what you’ll find. See page 19.

Tickets available from the Joseph Rowntree theatre or www.josephrowntreetheatre. co.uk

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Wednesday 22 November (Preview) An exhibition of paintings featuring animals & birds, dogs, cats, horses, pigs, cows, grouse, pheasants - & a few fish! From 6pm at Kentmere House Gallery, 3 Scarcroft Hill, York, YO24 1DF. To be opened by the Lord Mayor of York, Cllr, Barbara Boyce, at 7pm. Tickets £6 to include a glass of wine & nibbles. All proceeds to the Lord Mayor’s charities – ‘Keep your pet’, Hearing Dogs for deaf people, & Refugee Action York Paintings by selected local & nationally-known artists including Jack Hellwell, Tessa Newcomb, Susan Bower, David Greenwood, Valerie Davide, Minette MacDonald Bell & Elaine Turnbull. Also unframed work on sale & a selection of cards.

Raffle. Prices from £50 - £2,000, with a percentage of sales to the charities.

Exhibition continues until January 7th 2018. www.kentmerehouse.co.uk

CHRISTMAS FAIR, SHERIFF HUTTON

Saturday 2 December At Sheriff Hutton Primary School PTFA and Sheriff Hutton PreSchool Playgroup. Come and join us at our Christmas Fair!

Refreshments, stalls, raffle and lots of family fun from 1pm until 4pm. All money raised will go towards supporting our school and playgroup.

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Enjoy a truly stunning start to Christmas by working at Castle Howard, when a host of angels descend this festive season. The 300 year old home brings a unique festive experience with seasonal menus, Christmas gifts galore in the house and in the Courtyard gift shops, farm shop and garden centre, plus Christmas market.

We are recruiting Christmas Assistants to work within our busy retail and catering team. This will be a varied role that could involve waiting tables, assisting in our kitchen or serving in our gift shops and Christmas market, therefore excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.

All training and uniform will be provided. A variety of shifts are available from early November until 23 December 2017.

For further details and the job specification please visit our website www.castlehoward.co.uk/the-estate/recruitment or to apply please send a cover letter (include your work availability) and CV outlining your relevant experience to our recruitment team at hr@castlehoward.co.uk or alternatively by post to HR Department, Estate Office, Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA. Closing date for applications is 20 November 2017.

Y031 0PN. (off Melrosegate - 5 minutes from York University).

Live Band. All Welcome - no partners needed and all dances walked through and “called.”

Contact Ros Batchelor on 01904 624216 or visit www. yorkceilidhclub.org.uk

READING GROUPS AT TANG HALL LIBRARY

Fourth Monday of the month -5.45pm-6.45pm.

Fourth Thursday of the month -4pm-5pm Free to attend. Complimentary free tea/ coffee. The November book being discussed is Room

by Emma Donoghue.

Friday 17 November Children’s Chatterbooks Book Club - 3.40pm-4.40pm at Tang Hall Library. Aimed at 6-11 year

olds and is free to attend. The session looks at activites and games featured around the joy of reading.

GRAVETALK - ST MARY'S HAXBY

Wednesday 1 November It’s not easy to talk about death, dying and funerals. Gravetalk is designed to get the conversation started. There are no answers just thought provoking questions to get you thinking and talking.

Gravetalk sessions have proved remarkably popular in other places. 12.30pm for a café style chat with light lunch. We will close at 2.30pm St Mary’s Church Hall in Haxby. Sign up forms are available in each church. Talking about death won’t be dire!

DUNCOMBE PARK CHRISTMAS FAIR IN AID OF NSPCC Thursday 16 November Preview Evening 5pm to 9pm

Friday 17 & Saturday 18 November 9.30am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm) For more information, and to book tickets, visit www. nspccduncombepark christmasfair.co.uk and see page 10

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RSPB, YORK LOCAL GROUP

Thursday 16 November 7.30pm. Illustrated talk on “Turning the Tide - The Humber Estuary” by Pete Short. Pete Short is the RSPB Humber Reserves Sites Manager which includes Blacktoft Sands and Read’s Island. The Humber estuary is amazing! It supports up to 180,000 waders and ducks in winter and many fantastic breeding birds such as avocet, little tern, bearded tit, and marsh harrier. It’s the largest area of tidal reed bed in the UK but it’s wildlife is threatened by habitat loss and erosion. Pete will be talking about the RSPB’s work to turn this tide and save one of Europe’s top wetlands and its internationally important Birdlife.

Tuesday 28 November 2.30pm. Illustrated talk on “Farmland Birds”- a RSPB talk presented by Bob Coursey.

Both meetings held at Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York. (Between Scarcroft Road and Nunnery Lane) Map and further information at www. clementshall.org.uk. Nearest public car park is Nunnery Lane. Entrance £3. Group members, £3.50 nonmembers. Non-members welcome. There is an interval with free hot and cold refreshments.

CHRISTMAS AT CASTLE HOWARD ANGELS ON HIGH

Saturday 18 November to Saturday 23 December This Christmas a host of angels will descend on Castle Howard.

Inspired by its architecture, interiors and art collections these fabulous creatures, classic and contemporary, will populate the grand state rooms to spectacular effect bringing surprise and delight. As well as this unique ‘angelic’ Christmas experience, visitors can also enjoy the soaring Christmas tree in the Great Hall and the return of Bompas & Parr’s Gingerbread Castle Howard. Younger visitors will be entranced by the Magical Christmas Garden and there will also be a chance to prebook an Audience with Father Christmas or an Enchanted Evening with Father Christmas, unique opportunities for children to meet Father Christmas at this magical time. And for an even more magical ambience, Twilight Visits over the weekend of 16 and 17 December enable visitors to enjoy the angels, candles and firelight, as night falls.

For more information see page 43

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Friday 10 November 11am-3pm at the Ebor Room, The Principle Hotel, Station Road, York. Classic & Fashion.

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Wednesday 8 to Saturday 11 November At York Theatre Royal.

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Saturday 4 November 7.30pm at York Minster. www. ryedalefestival.com See page 41 for more information.

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Christmas Tree Festival, Huntington At Huntington Methodist Church, Strensall Road, Huntington (on the number 5 bus route)

Friday 1 December to Monday 4 December 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 Christmas Around the World.

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Short Story The Urn

Leaning wearily against the dart board in the back room of the Horse and Jockey, Ron waited for his crew to settle down. He’d been tempted out of retirement for one last job.

He never could say no to the persuasive charms of Clarice. She was sitting to his right, legs crossed, a spiral note book between her perfectly manicured fingers. Their eyes met briefly, she smiled, and he knew just what she was thinking. The job was just twelve hours away and these assembled young bloods had adrenalin coursing through their veins.

He had to get them focussed. There could be no repeat of last year’s carnage.

He still hadn’t fully recovered. If he closed his eyes he could still see it all - the chaos, the confusion.

They’d not bargained on the urn - it was a wild card that had cost them dearly.

This time, he vowed, they would not make the same mistake. He shrewdly observed each member of the team, assessing their strengths.

By the door was Joe the Crow, army background, good with crowd control. Joe’s missus, Dolores, leaned against the pool table. A dental nurse in a former life, she was known around these circles for being good at mopping up, should the situation arise.

And it almost always did, Ron thought ruefully.

Wendell Wright, perched on a bar stool, was the money man. Though new to this game, he came highly recommended. He’d count up what they’d made on the other side, if, of course, they made anything. And, finally, the charming Clarice. She was Ron’s eyes and ears, but, more importantly, she had access to the keys.

“Let’s begin,” Ron said finally. “We know why we’re here, so let’s do this right.”

“We won’t let you down Ron,” Dolores pouted.

“I heard about what happened last time,” Wendell added. “Bad luck.”

Ron bristled, though he suspected that word had got round.

“Okay, so listen up and listen up good.” Ron raised himself to his full height. “Clarice, what time can you get hold of the key?”

“Half eight,” Clarice said.

“I need you on the ground then,” Ron said. “Can you do it?”

Clarice nodded.

“And the rest of you,” Ron said, “in position by nine prompt.”

He turned to each of them.

“Dolores, I want you behind the counter with Clarice. Joe, you’re on the door. And Wendell, keep your eyes on the cash at all times.” Wendell nodded.

“What about you Ron?” Dolores asked.

“I think we all know.” Ron had to say it; it was the elephant in the room. “I’ll be responsible for the urn.”

He looked at his crew and they looked back with awe and respect. He could feel their faith in him; he just wished he could feel it in himself.

“Is it the same urn as,” Dolores’s voice was almost a whisper, “…last year?”

Ron nodded gravely.

“I’ve heard reports that it’s got worse,” Joe added warily.

This was the worst possible news. It felt to Ron as though all the air had been sucked out of the room.

Wendell slowly raised his hand.

“Shall I bring my own kettle as back up?” he asked. “Just in case?”

“Perhaps it would be better if we all brought one?”

Dolores said.

“I’ll bring the one from our caravan too.” Clarice made a note in her book. “There’s no way I’m relying on that dreadful church hall tea urn again.”

Ron felt a great weight lifting off his shoulders.

Maybe, just maybe, this year’s Over Sixties Club coffee morning would go without a hitch after all.

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but hoe off weeds that are around now, as some might still set seed during mild, damp periods.

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It is time for the seasonal slowdown, as your garden and most of the plants and animals in it start to prepare for the colder months ahead.

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Flower beds and borders are likely to have a lot of deteriorating plants in them now. Cut back or pick off obviously diseased leaves and stems, and remove some of the foliage that is dying back. The flower beds will look a lot neater and it’ll give you an insight as to what might need replacing. Leave some healthy foliage in place to provide some protection for the crowns of the more fragile plants.

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Trees, shrubs and climbers that have been planted over the last few weeks may need a little protection over their first winter. If heavy frosts are forecast or winds are getting icy, a layer or two of horticultural fleece draped over the plant and pegged in place, should do the trick, and can be removed on warmer days.

check out the various websites so that you can start to look at what you want to grow next year. Order now and you can relax, knowing that you have got your first choice selection.

Established clumps of bamboo should be thinned out now. The extra space that the remaining canes will have will allow them to grow away better, and also gives them more freedom to move about in that way which makes bamboos so very appealing.

Less tender bulbs such as nerines and many of the agapanthus are more likely to come through the winter with style if you give them a little protection now. Mound dry chipped bark or other mulch over the area in which they are planted.

If you’re planning on planting a hedge, bear in mind that many hedging plants are far cheaper if bought ‘bare root field grown’, meaning they are lifted from their nursery field without being potted on. Bare root plants are not feasible once the leaves start to appear next year.

And last but not least, water butts may not have had a lot of water going in to them over the last few drier months, but this is likely to change. Before they fill up with rain, grab a sturdy brush and clean each one out thoroughly, removing deposits of algae, soggy bits of plant and general gunge! Rinse out and then re-install ready to collect some rain.

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Motoring

Honda's Automatic Africa Twin Is A Commuter's Dream The test bike has the optional hard luggage fitted – both top box and panniers at a cost of £920.

Sounds pricey, but they’re impressively capacious, thought they do make the Africa Twin rather wide.

On the road, the Honda handles neutrally. Leaning over hard might make you question the available grip; however, that could be down to the tyres.

I’ve also noticed the standard forks on the front dip considerably under braking – if you’re used to BMW’s telelever setup on the GS, this bike’s main rival, it takes some getting used to.

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onda has fitted an automatic DCT gearbox to its Africa Twin endurance machine. James Baggott reports on life with the 998cc continent crosser.

Honda’s Africa Twin has gained a cult following – and rightly so. It’s a do-it-all enduro bike that’s not only comfortable, but incredibly capable too.

We’ve been riding the firm’s latest model with the revolutionary automatic DCT transmission for a few months now and soon discovered it’s a staple commuting tool.

If you’re already a fan of enduro-style bikes, the seating position and handling characteristics will be very familiar. The relatively small screen does cause a bit of buffeting, but the sit-up-and-beg style riding position works brilliantly in town.

I’ve ridden the 998cc parallel twin cylinder machine to London and back to the South Coast six times now and found that the seat does get a little uncomfortable after an hour or so – at 6’4’’ I am just a little too big for the Honda.

However, that said, when the stop-start traffic bites, the Africa Twin makes for a brilliant gapfinding tool. The light steering and automatic gearbox in ‘sport’ setting transforms it into a scooter-like commuter, darting for gaps.

The engine develops 94bhp and 98Nm of torque which feels perfectly punchy enough. The real talking point is the DCT automatic gearbox though.

For those of you unfamiliar with the setup, the Africa Twin in this guise has no gear pedal and the lever for the clutch isn’t for the clutch at all – instead it operates a handbrake, and is positioned sensibly far enough away that you won’t end up pulling it unintentionally. Once you’re used to it, you’ll soon be enjoying the break your left arm and foot get.

As a hardened biker I never thought it would be something I’d enjoy riding quite as much as I do.

There are a few niggles though. I’ve found the fuel tank a little on the small side. At just 18.8 litres it’s not nearly enough for a bike capable of long distances, and frustratingly won’t get me the 160 mile round trip to London and back without refuelling. I’ve also found the centre stand a little precarious. It’s hard to get your motorcycle bootclad foot between the frame and stand to push it down sturdily enough. That might have something to do with my big feet and correspondingly large boots, but it’s still annoying.

Those minor gripes aside, I’m finding the Africa Twin to be a brilliant companion. Its combination of solid build quality and capability in a variety of circumstances makes it the perfect bike to tackle our congested roads in pretty much all weathers.

And if you’re doubting that automatic transmission – give it a try, you might just like it as much as me.

by James Baggot

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James Hodgkison, Adoption Centre Manager at the York Cats Protection, said: “Last year we helped around 1,000 people with the cost of neutering their cats and this year we hope to encourage even more. If you qualify for this offer, please consider taking this up. As much as we love to support all cats that come into our care, by neutering cats early we can help reduce the number of unwanted or feral cats every year in York and the surrounding areas.”

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Animals will show signs of stress as soon as they hear a loud noise. Signs include trembling, clinginess, cowering, hiding, shaking and vocalisation. It is always advisable to seek help from professional people (vet/animal behaviourist) as soon as any of these signs are seen, as left untreated, mild firework fear can become serious noise phobia. This is when they are normally presented to the vet (the behaviour is at its worst) but sadly this is the time when dramatic improvements aren’t possible and we instead try to ‘treat’ the condition throughout the year.

Phobias have a tendency to get worse not because an animal has experienced a more frightening event, but because his planned coping method has become more exaggerated every time. Phobias can result in associations with places, people and activities; it’s not uncommon for a dog to refuse to visit a place where he heard a sudden bang.

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Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic providing gold standard care and treatment for your pets Treating small animals, exotics and horses.

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Battle Flatts are encouraging responsible pet ownership by providing affordable preventative healthcare to help you raise a healthy, happy pet.

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Pumpkin came to the centre after she was found as a stray with a litter of kittens, she has done a great job rearing her kittens so now it is her turn to find a home.

Life on the streets has left Pumpkin feeling a bit nervous meeting people, so will just need some time and patience so she can settle in. Ideally Pumpkin would like a home where there is a confident existing cat and children will need to be year 10 and over.

Theo came to the centre after being found on the street with a bad eye infection. Sadly, after extensive treatment we were unable to save his eye.

Life has taken its toll on Theo and left him a very shy boy who lacks confidence. Fortunately, he has come on leaps and bounds since arriving at the centre and allows his carers give him a loving fuss which he now thoroughly enjoys. Theo will need an adult only home and to be the only pet.

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Local Groups ACTIVITIES AND HOBBIES

NEW EARSWICK CAMERA CLUB

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

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CRAFT AND CHAT GROUP 01904 762255.

NEW EARSWICK FLOWER CLUB

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EWENIQUE MACHINE KNITTING CLUB

NEW EARSWICK SWIMMING CLUB

CUPPA IN THE LOUNGE

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

FNT

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

YORK BONSAI SOCIETY. Andy 01757 268145.

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

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

YORK GARRISON WAR GAMING CLUB Lee on 07990 544365 or www.yorkgarrison.co.uk

YORK LADIES CIRCLE

info@oakengrove.org.uk

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

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

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

YORK SCRIBES www.yorkscribes.co.uk

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

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

Ginny Mason 01904 768516

Thea Jacob 01904 634390

STRENSALL BRIDGE CLUB

www.ladiescircle.co.uk/ York.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP

John 01904 769618.

YORK MODEL BOAT CLUB

STRENSALL CAKE CLUB 3rd Wed mthly. 7-9.30pm at Durlston Drive Community Centre, off Barley Rise, Strensall

Carol 01904 766691 or Richard 01904 766691 or www.yorkmodelboatclub. co.uk

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

01904767452

YORK PHILATELIC SOCIETY

BREATHE EASY YORK

STRENSALL DINING GROUP

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HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB Val Whitcher 01904 761282

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

HUNTINGTON BRIDGE CLUB Marianne 01904 761892.

HUNTINGTON OVER SIXTIES CLUB Sonia 01904 632782.

NEW EARSWICK BRIDGE CLUB 01904 760639.

01904 490987.

STRENSALL READING GROUP Sarah 01904 490876 or Pam 01904 764518.

STRENSALL STRIDERS Facebook or Email strensallstriders@outlook. com.

WRITERS TOGETHER Betty 01904 701972 or Linda 07484 180696.

YORKSHIRE MINIATURISTS ASSOCIATION Ann 01757 288974 or Elizabeth 01904 795361.

YOUTH CLUBS AT OAKEN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE 01904 769176.

Sue 01904 410003 or www.breatheeasyyork. co.uk.

01904 721166.

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

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

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

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

centre.co.uk. 01904 715490 enquiries@ yorkcarers centre.co.uk

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP

YORK CORONARY SUPPORT GROUP TRUST

Ron 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or mail ron. middlemass@outlook.com

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

OAKEN GROVE SURFERS 01904 769176.

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

PARKINSONS UK Jayne 0844 2253632 or Kate 01904 758355.

REFLECT 01904 676710 or visit www.reflectyork.co.uk

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

SHOPMOBILITY IN YORK 01904 679222.

THE ENCEPHALITIS SOCIETY

www.ycsgt.org.uk

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

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

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

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

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ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS YORK LOCAL GROUP

THE WILBERFORCE TRUST

YORKSHIRE MAMMAL GROUP www.yorkshiremammal group.org.uk or join our Facebook page for updates

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

01904 639853 or www. rspb.org.uk/groups/York.

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

FUNDRAISING BRITISH RED CROSS Linda 01904 692550 or Helen 01904 693027.

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

RNLI GALTRES FOREST BRANCH Sue Lowe 01904 491133 or antheahirst99@yahoo. com HISTORY CITY OF YORK AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY

YORK CARERS CENTRE

01904 411821.

Supporting unpaid carers who live, or care for someone who lives, in York. www.yorkcarers

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITION 01904 760659.

friends@yorktheatreroyal. co.uk.

GENERATION GROOVE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND Martin Leach 07790 566492 or www. generationgroove.org.uk

HAXBY SINGERS. Bob or Edna on 01904 769136

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

TAKE A BOW 01904 769176 or info@ oakengrove.org

TRACK 29 LADIES CLOSE HARMONY CHOIR

Mike: 01904 767013 or www.yorkfamilyhistory. org.uk.

Contact Polly on 01904 424902 or 07467 069476 or email geofft1944@ hotmail.co.uk or Denise on 01904 639126

HAXBY & WIGGINTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS

Ian 01904 768516.

STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP 7.15pm on last Wed of month in Strensall Village Hall.

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

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

YORK LIBRARIES 01904 552660.

ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS FIELDS

FRIENDS OF YORK THEATRE ROYAL.

MUSIC & THEATRE CITY OF YORK PIPE BAND

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

THE COBWEB ORCHESTRA (YORK GROUP) Wednesday evenings, Steiner School, Fulford Patrick 07733 266792; patrickcburnett@gmail. com http://www. cobweborchestra.org.uk/

THE MONDAY PLAYERS, ESCRICK www.mondayplayers.com

THE SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BAND Charles 07802 190250.

YORK CONCERT BAND .

Jill 01904 629065.

YORK FAMILY CHOIR

Laura 01904 763243 or John 01423 879519.

www.singingcommunities. co.uk

EUPHONICS LADIES CHOIR.

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

Val 01904 758285

76 PLAYGROUPS EARWIGS, NEW EARSWICK 01904 552646.

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

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

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

MARYGATE PRESCHOOL 07922 538027. marygatepreschoolyork@ yahoo.com.marygatepre schoolyork.co.uk

ORCHARD PARK PRESCHOOL Sandra 07407 700315 or 01904 626361.

POPPLETON UNDER FIVES www.poppletonunderfives. org.uk or 07530 342716

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

SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP. Margaret 01347 878314

SHIPTON PRE-SCHOOL & TODDLERS. 07546 571089.

SINNINGTON PRE SCHOOL Kerry or Suzanne 07799727656.

STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP Fiona 07746 806426.

STRENSALL TINY STEPS TODDLER GROUP 01904 442826

STRENSALL STEPPING STONES PRE-SCHOOL

29TH YORK (HUNTINGTON ALL SAINTS) RAINBOWS

Vicki 01904 442826

Stephanie Easton 07875 541520

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

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

For more details contact Paul on 400747

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

LORD MAYORS OWN SCOUT GROUP

SCOUTS & GUIDES

Contact Anne Tong 01904 425046

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

CHRISTCHURCH SCOUT GROUP (STOCKTON LANE)

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

STOCKTON ON THE FOREST SCOUT GROUP

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL

Kath Shapcott 01904 421096.

AIR CADETS, EASINGWOLD 2487@aircadets.org

CIVIL SERVICE MOTORING ASSOCIATION (CSMA NOW “BOUNDLESS”) Open to all civil and public servants. Contact 01757 706981 or email janice.st@ tesco.net www.boundless. co.uk

HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A Dorothy 01904 767392

MINSTER LIONS CLUB OF YORK

Karen Prince 01904 489364.

STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

HAXBY MOOR DISTRICT GIRL GUIDING www.girlguiding.org.uk/ interested. Emma Chester 01904 760258 or email chester.emma@btinternet. com

1ST HEWORTH SCOUT GROUP Matthew 07974901386 or www.1st-heworth. org.uk

socialclub.co.uk

Simon Errington 01904 430651

Tel: 0845 833 9578. Email: info@minster-lions.org.uk

Linda Parkinson 01904 769167.

Fiona 01904 468773.

HAXBY SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB 01904 768300 www. haxbysportsand

DUNNINGTON RAINBOWS & BROWNIES

2ND HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCOUT GROUP

FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY VILLAGE HALL

Dave Petty 01904 761206. www.lordmayorsown.btck. co.uk

SOCIETIES CHRIST CHURCH RAINBOWS, BROWNIES & GUIDES (Stockton Lane)

VILLAGE HALL HIRE

01904 760044.

OAKEN GROVE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE

Catherine or Ellie 01904 769176.

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

POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL www.poppletonroadhall. org.uk. or 786008

SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON VILLAGE HALL 01904 468001

SHERIFF HUTTON VILLAGE HALL Steph 07913 409 689 or email villagehall@ sheriffhutton.co.uk

Dorothea Scarlett 01904 761198

SHIPTON COMMUNITY CENTRE

WHITE ROSE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION

or 01904 470586.

Peter West 01765 640409 email: peterwest33@ yahoo.co.uk.

WIGGINTON & HAXBY OVER SIXTIES Margaret 01904 760625

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

www.facebook.com/ ShiptonByBeningbrough SKELTON VILLAGE HALL www.skeltonvillagehall. co.uk. Bookings Secretary on 01904 470564

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

77 STRENSALL AND TOWTHORPE VILLAGE HALL

HAXBY TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

strensallvillagehall. co.uk Email strensallhallbookings@ yahoo.co.uk , or call Charlotte on 07562 398777.

Neil 01904 761908.

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

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

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

WIGBY WALKERS Joyce 01904 762605 or Sheila 01904 692519

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

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

FUN SQUASH Dunnington. 5-8 years.

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

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

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

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

HUNTINGTON TUESDAY MIXED BADMINTON CLUB Pauline Thompson 01904 653327

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

HUNTINGTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB PETANQUE CLUB

Ruth 07886926420

STRENSALL THURSDAY EVENING BADMINTON CLUB

Kevin on 768381 or Sheila on 768849

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

Stephen Marshall 01904 490440 or stephen. marshall2@homecall.co.uk

Jason 07714471271

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

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

NEW EARSWICK INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Bowling Coaching Sessions. Every Friday Evening

PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUB

SANDBURN HALL BADMINTON CLUB. Stephen Marshall 01904 490440.

SHERIFF HUTTON BOWLS CLUB Jill Johnson 01347878545.

Email: jilljohnson878@ yahoo.co.uk or Roy Thompson 01347878644 email: thompsonroy5@ gmail.com

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

STRENSALL FOOTBALL CLUB.

6.30 – 8pm Tel: 750230.

All new bowlers welcome

Clare Inkster 07932 392231

NEW EARSWICK TENNIS CLUB Joanne 07835 948593

STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUB

HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB

STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS

Audrey Smith 01904 761641 / 07936 746 439 / 07547 095 603

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

Jenny 01904 491010

Jackie 01904 492993

STRENSALL AND TOWTHORPE LAWN TENNIS CLUB Ross Welsh strensalltennis@gmail.com

WIGGINTON & HAXBY TABLE TENNIS wiggintonhaxbytable tennis.co.uk

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

WIGGINTON GRASSHOPPERS Richard 07814 266987

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

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

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

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Sarah Douglas Yoga...........47

Hobman Garage Doors.......24 Premier Garage Doors........35

ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS Castle Howard...................43 Ceramic Sale.....................51 Fashion Sale......................49 Haxby Sports & Social Club.56 Hovingham Village Market..44 Ryedale Festival.................41 Thora & The Prince Christmas Fair...................................49 York Opera........................40 Yorkshire Arboretum...........40 BATHROOMS Monks Cross Tiles & Bathrooms.........................28 BLINDS AA Blinds..........................14 Artura Blinds........................8 Blind Image.......................28

DENTISTS Howardian Dental Practice.. 58 DENTURES Smile Denture Clinics.........42 DEPARTMENT STORE R Yates & Sons....................7 DRAINAGE Easaway Environmental......35 ELECTRICIANS

GRAPHIC DESIGN Abell Design......................47

ESTATE AGENTS

HAIRDRESSERS

Hudson Moody...................80

Vision Hair & Beauty...........56

FASHION & CLOTHING

HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS

Fashion Sale......................49 R Yates & Sons....................7

BUILDERS

FENCING & SHEDS Colourfence York................64 Linear Fencing...................66 On The Fence....................67 Sharps World of Wood........65 York Landscapes................64

Barchester Healthcare..........3 CARPET CLEANING Clifton Carpet Cleaning.......22 Future Carpet Cleaning Services ...........................36

FINANCES IP Wealth Management......45 FIREPLACES & STOVES Focus Fireplaces..................9 Hovingham Fireplaces........79

CARPETS AND FLOORING

FOOD & DRINK

Acomb Flooring Company.....6

Beechwood Close Hotel......40 The Fairfax Arms................57

CARS & SERVICING DSR Cleaning....................73 Paint X..............................69 CHRISTMAS TREES & DECORATIONS Vertigrow...........................49

Colourfence.......................64 Linear Fencing...................66 Oakwood Landscaping.......65 On The Fence....................67 R Verity Plant Hire..............67 Sharps World of Wood........65 Vertigrow...........................49 York Gardens ....................67 York Landscapes ...............64

Judge Electrical.................38

ALH Builders......................14 D Barker Building & Joinery.... ........................................73 Minster Roofing.................21 CARE

GARDENING

FUEL Dalby Firewood..................27 FUNERAL DIRECTORS JG Fielder & Son................55

NURSERIES York Montessori Nursery.....59 OPTICIANS Haxby Opticians.................39 PAINTERS & DECORATORS AAA Decorators.................73 Dave Kavanagh Painting & Decorating.........................73 Paintwood ........................31 SP Essex Painting & Decorating.........................22 PEST CONTROL York Environmental Services... ........................................38 PLANT HIRE R Verity Plant Hire..............67 PLUMBING & HEATING

DJC Plumbing, Heating & Gas Engineers..........................35 Gas Servicing by Gemma...73 GW Plumbing......................2 HEATING Haxby Plumbing & Heating.14 Power Heating...................23 HC Engineering .................34 Kenson Gas and Plumbing....5 JOINERY Plumbing by Taylor.............73 Joinery and Property Services. The Direct Boiler Company...6 ........................................73 TJS Plumbing Services.......24 JW Joinery........................36 TP Plumbing......................22 Norton Joinery ..................35 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Robert High & Son Joinery.. 48 Joinery and Property Services.

KITCHENS & BEDROOMS ........................................73 Bedroom Revive...................6 JW Joinery........................36 Calladene’s Interiors...........32 RMB Building Maintenance.27 Dream Doors.....................29 The 50 Plus.......................20 Instyle Kitchens & Bedrooms . Yorkshire Home & Property ........................................15 Services............................14 Instyle Kitchen & Bedroom Yorkshire Loft Ladders........63 Facelifts ...........................61 RECRUITMENT Kitchen Revive...................17 Moonlight Bedrooms..........37 Castle Howard...................53 Paintwood ........................31 RENEWABLE ENERGY MARKETS Peak Power Systems..........30 Hovingham Village Market..44 Sarah Douglas Yoga...........47 Vision Hair & Beauty...........56

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FIRES • STOVES • FIREPLACES

Hovingham Fireplaces

• Coal, Gas & Electric Fires • Fire Surrounds • Multifuel Stoves • Traditional & modern

Open: Mon-Fri 9-5pm Sat 9-1pm

Rear of Worsley Arms Hotel, Hovingham, Yorks

Tel: 01653 628222 | www.hovinghamfireplaces.co.uk ROOFING & GUTTERING

TREE SURGEONS

Able Roofing......................73 DT Guttering & Roofing Services............................73 Minster Roofing.................21 Roofguard.........................22 Taylor & Sons Roofing Contractors........................24 Wetheralds Roof Systems...23

DRL Tree Services..............66 Tree & Woodland Services..67 Yorkshire Tree Surgeons.....66

SOFT FURNISHINGS Classic Upholstery..............47 Interiors at Nine to Eleven...11 SOLICITORS Mitchells Solicitors.............55 TILES Continental Tile Studio........31 Direct Tile Importers ..........37 Monks Cross Tiles & Bathrooms.........................28 TILING GT Ceramic Tiling...............73 TRAVEL Conexo Travel....................13

PUZZLE ANSWERS

UPHOLSTERY Classic Upholstery..............47 VETS Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic... ........................................71 Station House Vets.............72 VIDEO & AUDIO SERVICES In Camera Productions.......49 WINDOWS, DOORS & CONSERVATORIES Cloudy2Clear.....................33 Instyle Windows.................25 JG Windows......................17 Norton Joinery...................35 Wetheralds Roof Systems...23 Window Distribution.............8 YO1 UPVC & Aluminium Solutions...........................22 Yorkshire Windows.............29

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