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elcome to the October edition...

With the nights closing in and the weather getting cooler, make time to curl up in front of the fire and read through this month’s edition! The clocks go back on 27th October and Halloween is just around the corner. There are pumpkin festivals and Halloween spectaculars this month to help you celebrate the change in season from summer to autumn.

My family know I love reading (I devour books at great speed) and they bought me a Kindle for my last birthday. One of the things I love about it is that you can increase the size of the font on the page and this means that I can read in bed without glasses on. I do have to turn the page a lot though as I am now down to about 5 words on a page - I don’t think this is going to be a long term solution!

You can also purchase books very quickly online – they only take about 2 seconds to download – so I can finish one book and be reading another within minutes.

One of the main things I don’t like about my Kindle is that you don’t see the cover of the book you’re reading once you start. This means that I don’t remember what I’ve read – or even what I’m reading!

And choosing books is difficult because you can’t really see what sort of book it is or how big it is from the little cover images on my Kindle. You really can’t beat spending a Saturday afternoon browsing a shop full of shelves filled with books. I think I might have to put up with wearing my glasses in bed and go back to buying proper paper books again!

Well done to Brian Smith of Huntington for winning the August competition.

Until next month…

Marianne

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ANIMALS Chronicles of Alfie.............................................. 42 BUSINESS FEATURES Future Carpet Cleaning........................................ 8 MB Plumbing & Heating.................................... 16 Conservatory Comfort....................................... 19 Pen Life Associates........................................... 25 Castaway Yarns................................................. 26 Instyle Kitchens & bedrooms............................. 32 Smart-Dry.......................................................... 49 COMMUNITY What’s on.......................................................... 52 FOOD AND DRINK Chilli chicken stew............................................. 28 Roasted pumpkin soup..................................... 31 GENERAL Books: Nothing to be afraid of........................... 14 Ella’s column..................................................... 18 HEALTH Dry mouth......................................................... 27 HOMES AND GARDENS Gardening: Climbing plants................................ 45 MOTORING A week with a legend........................................ 40 PUZZLES Puzzle Page...................................................... 22 Competition....................................................... 38 TRAVEL Paris off the beaten track................................... 36

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A SEASON TO REMEMBER AT

STRENSALL BOWLING CLUB The Strensall club won promotion from the Ryedale Veterans 2nd Division to the 1st Division this season after a nail biting last game against the leaders, Easingwold, who had a 3 point advantage.

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The Strensall club won promotion from the Ryedale Veterans 2nd Division to the 1st Division this season after a nail biting last game against the leaders, Easingwold, who had a 3 point advantage.

Strensall were in good form and won the game 7-1. This was a great achievement as they have now moved from the 3rd Division to the 1st in just two years.

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ahead of Strensall. Once again in a dramatic final game of the season against Wigginton, and in semi-darkness with two of their rinks already defeated, they won the last rink 11-10 and gained the 2 points needed for promotion. It was also rather fitting that the Club Captain, Graham Clarke was in the winning rink as he is standing down as captain at the end of this season after 4 years.

The Bata Gas league is where inexperienced players learn the rules and etiquette of the game and Strensall finished in the lower half of this division.

In conclusion, it was certainly a successful season for Strensall Bowling Club. The club will swap grass for carpet at the New Earswick Indoor Club during the autumn and winter months until next April.

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NOTHING TO BE AFRAID OF If you don’t open your door to trick-or-treaters, try opening up a book with a terrifying plot-line. There are plenty of great novels and short stories to start your knees knocking and teeth chattering for this time of year…

The Shining

Stephen King For Jack Torrance, taking a new job as caretaker at the remote Overlook Hotel is far from the fresh start he’s hoping for.

Off-season at a deserted hotel means a playground for madness, leaving Jack and his unsuspecting family isolated and in danger.

Five year old Danny Torrance is the only one who can sense the horrors to come. He’s gifted with ‘the shining’, a sort of sixthsense for the sinister and the threatening. As the snow begins to fall, the curtain of madness descends.

The Day of the Triffids

John Wyndham Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the garden…

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blinded and the world has become a post-apocalyptic nightmare. Written in a time rife with Cold War paranoia, Wyndham’s vision of bio-warfare has made this a science fiction classic.

The Enemy

Charlie Higson Your teenagers will either love this book, or it’ll terrify the pants off them.

In a postapocalyptic London, all adults have been infected with a sickness, effectively rendering them zombies.

They’re hungry and crazed and are running amuck in the capital, leaving everyone under fourteen who have survived the zombie virus to either find a place to hide, or come up with a plan to defeat them. It’s the first in an absolutely cracking series.

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The Best Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe Edgar Allen Poe The master of gothic horror, Poe doesn’t fail to send a chill down even the most rigid of spines. He has perfected the art of the psychological thriller with his tales of lunatics, ghosts and murderers all riddled with

the human characteristics of jealousy, deviousness, lust for revenge and sometimes just pure hatred. Whether it’s the ‘da-dum, da-dum’ of ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’ or the haunting refrain of ‘The Raven’, his tales of terror will crawl inside your head, make a little nest, and stay there…until you’re just about to nod off to sleep.

1984

George Orwell ‘Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past’.

Winston Smith works in the Record Department at the Ministry of Truth and is beavering away rewriting history to manipulate the present and future. Under the watchful eye of Big Brother, Winston secretly plots to overthrow the totalitarian regime. He’s going to need an ally and he thinks he’s found it in the form of new love, fellow-worker Julia. One of the most influential books ever written, Orwell’s dystopian vision has spawned many an imitator and many a reality TV show. Oh, the irony.

American Psycho

Bret Easton Ellis If this book teaches you one lesson, it’s to screen people thoroughly because even the handsome ones can be absolute nutters. Enter Patrick Bateman: Wall Street yuppie by day and psychopathic serial killer of young ladies by night.

Let’s just say, he has a lot of nasty habits he wouldn’t want to list on his dating profile…and they’re all described in graphic detail for us. Proof that the devil takes many pleasing guises.

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ELLA...

ON UNIVERSITIES For many people my age, this is a worry at the top of the list.

After getting our all-important results this year, there are far too many decisions to even comprehend, and along with them, far too many possible consequences.

Getting good enough grades to get in to university is only the beginning of the battle, choosing where to go is more like a tactical war plan, to which strategy is key.

Courses need to be evaluated and compared, accommodation needs to be examined, tutors and professors all need to be looked up, the ‘community feel’ of the institution needs assessing, (literally hours can be spent navigating student forums which debate the pros and cons of collegiate vs. non-collegiate unis), the distance from home needs to be accounted for, the transport to and from campus, and not forgetting the heavy artillery; cost.

Frankly, I’d rather sit at home and watch films, but that doesn’t change the fact that the applications some of us make this year will not only affect us for the following three years, but potentially forever. Some of the closest friends will be made at university; in fact a relatively high percentage of couples will have met at university. You might leave with a degree and also a life partner to boot. Not to mention the fact that it will follow you on your CV for the rest of your life, along with your degree choice.

All the more important then that we don’t choose wrong. 27,000 students dropped out last year, and according to the Telegraph, 32 percent said they might have chosen a different course if they’d had more information. It’s an expensive mistake to make, both in terms of money, and time spent being unhappy.

The alternative to forget the whole kerfuffle and get yourself a job instead begins to look very appealing, and of course will get you a whole lot less debt.

However, then you miss out on the student years, supposedly the best years of your life. Free from parental influence, but without the responsibilities of a job, living communally, training your mind, gaining confidence, discovering yourself and who you want to become. And drinking, a fair bit of drinking. And parties. But mostly self-discovery.

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2. Bobbing for apples - a great way to test your teeth and gums. The winner is the person who finds an apple that has not been grown in a poly tunnel and which actually tastes of apple.

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Who wants to join the crowds on the river Seine when Canal St Martin beckons with an air of countryside? Here, fishermen doze on the banks, boats glide through the locks and ancient bridges and traditional inns mingle their reflections. You can cruise on emerald waters, cycle or walk on the tow path or join the Tai Chi adepts moving in slow motion under the chestnut trees.

Just a stone’s throw away, you reach La Villette, a futuristic park where the great Géode cinema sphere complements a Science Museum and Cité de la Musique. All around is a maze of elevated walkways and bright red follies sprouting like toadstools among immaculate lawns. There are curving stone seats with incorporated lights, fountains and jade-coloured pools, a bamboo grove and a

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19th century cattle shed turned into a cultural venue. La Villette is only one of many parks in Paris barely visited by the tourists. On a sunny afternoon, families, young lovers and old folk flock to the scenic Buttes de Chaumont, well worth the climb for the views right across the capital to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. You couldn’t dream of a more restful place with valleys and lawns and weeping willows tumbling down to the waterfall and man-made lake.

But what can you do with a viaduct when trains no longer run on it? Paris is not just a glamorous face, it’s creative.

Imagine scores of pink brick archways glowing in the light, stretching along a plane tree avenue, each one converted into a glass-fronted boutique or workshop, plus a pavement café or two, and you have the elegant ‘Viaduc des Arts’, a treasure trove of painted furniture and restored antiques, old maps, wrought iron, brass, paintings, sculptures, picture frames and period costumes hand-sewn

With its boating lake, its wild woodlands and floral gardens, Vincennes is the perfect escape. Here, the Parisians play pétanque, sunbathe in lush meadows or ramble through the forest, picking blackberries or looking out for squirrels and birds. The rural atmosphere of Vincennes is no secret but here and there in the capital are other village-like areas. Look out for the tree-lined rue de Mouzaia where bright façades recall the southern sun even on a winter day and villas with tiny rose gardens climb up the cobbled alleyways. Or make your way to the Belleville market, awash with exotic fruit, spices and herbs, Norwegian salmon, octopus, watches and T-shirts. The hill top reveals a lovely panorama over the city, framed by one of the last Parisian vineyards.

Looking for culture? Try one of the unusual museums, romantic life, textiles, magic, or the house of Victor Hugo, author of Les Misérables, on Place des Vosges, then relax in the Luxembourg Gardens where men play chess in the shade and toddlers sail their boats on the ornamental pond. Flower beds bursting with colours meander along the paths while on the river bank, the Eiffel Tower looks down on the scene and a few Parisian secrets just off the beaten track.

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The worth of his claim is eventually decided in the city court.

Miracle on 34th Street was a highly popular movie first shown in 1947. This warm tale was an excellent vehicle for Meredith Wilson to turn into a musical.

He had already achieved great success with Music Man The musical first appeared on Broadway in 1963 under the title Here’s Love, but has reverted to Miracle on 34th Street.

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MOTORING

A Weekend with a Legend

By James Baggott, managing director of BlackballMedia. co.uk, an automotive services specialist

THE KNOWLEDGE Porsche 911 Turbo S Price: £130,791 Engine: 3.8-litre, turbo Power: 530bhp, 700Nm 0-60mph: 3.1s Max: 196mph

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’d been looking forward to this moment for years.

For some in the office too young to remember, it meant nothing – but for me it was a coming of age. Finally I’d be driving a Porsche with the famous 911 HUL number plate.

I’ve been a motoring nut for years, spending money I often didn’t have on car magazines, long before I could even drive.

And it was on those glossy pages that I became familiar with the famous plate. Owned by Porsche GB for decades it was the first private plate the firm acquired and ever since has taken pride of place on the Porsche press fleet Turbo models.

Now it was my time to drive it. Here’s my week behind the wheel of Porsche’s fastest 997 edition – the 911 Turbo S with a very special moniker.

DAY ONE

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and letters, what the plate meant to car fans. Most people were more interested in the colour our test car had arrived in. Paint jobs make or break cars and the camouflage green our test car had arrived in was clearly splitting opinion.

Still, it could have been painted pink for all I cared as what was sitting over the rear wheels was far more of interest to me. The 3.8-litre, turbo-charged lump produces a whopping 530bhp and 700Nm of torque thanks to a tweaked turbo output. The drive north to our photoshoot at Rockingham was one of the longest (traffic) but most enjoyable I’ve ever had.

DAY TWO

Photoshoot day at Rockingham and we’ve got 15 cars lined up for a series of tests. Also here is three times British superbike championship winner John Reynolds on the latest Suzuki GSX-R1000. He’s at our shoot to take on the Nissan Juke R (search for the video on YouTube) but it’s only fair we let him try his luck against the Porsche too…

With a 0-60mph sprint time of 3.1 seconds, the PDK automatic gearbox and launch control system mean that’s very achievable every time. Engage Sport Plus, floor the throttle with your foot on the brake, and the revs settle at a heady rpm. When you lift off the brake the car thunders towards the finish line in a cacophony of air sucking, turbo whooshing and tyres ripping chunks out of the asphalt. All I have to do is steer.

DAY THREE

Two tanks of fuel into the loan and I’m impressed the Turbo S is returning 26mpg. My old Focus ST never got any better than 23mpg on a long journey and considering this has such an almighty power output that’s very impressive. Today I’m heading into London for a meeting with the Queen. Well, I say meeting, I really mean a concert in her garden for the Coronation Festival.

For what is essentially a rival to a Ferrari 458 or McLaren 12C, the Turbo S is fantastically well behaved in the clogged up capital. Visibility is excellent and although it’s got a low splitter at the front, speed humps aren’t really a problem nor tight underground and overpriced car

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The drive back south is a magical one. London’s streets are a joy in the small hours of the morning and each traffic light gives me a chance to test the wife’s neck muscles.

DAY FOUR-SIX

It’s the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Porsche is headlining the event, and I can’t believe I’ve got the honour of driving 911 HUL to the south coast.

It’s clear on the way there and back that the plate doesn’t just hold sway with me. I lose count of the number of phones I see trained on the Porsche, capturing pictures for tweets.

DAY SEVEN

Another business trip north beckons and my colleague and I decide to leave after the evening’s rush hour. Gosport to Chester – some 250 miles

– lay ahead and even at 9pm the digital temperature gauge is reading 25 degrees C. Hot tarmac and sticky tyres make the trip a delight. The seats get a little uncomfortable over long distance but apart from that the Turbo S is a competent tourer.

...never have I driven a car quite so intoxicating, quite so full of character and quite so mind-alteringly fast as the Turbo S It’s time for 911 HUL to return to Porsche. After a week behind the wheel of the monster I’m smitten. Yes, the ride is firm and the tyre noise a little intrusive.

Granted the seats aren’t the most cosseting and the 997

interior is showing its age now the 991 has arrived.

However, never have I driven a car quite so intoxicating, quite so full of character and quite so mind-alteringly fast as the Turbo S. The fact it was wearing one of the most iconic plates in motoring folklore simply made the whole experience all the more special.

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CHRONICLES IN THE LIFE OF ALFIE PART 3 AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW OF A DAY IN PRACTICE. Today I’m in trouble. This is my fault!

Last night Phil finished work late so ordered an Indian takeaway, which he left on the kitchen side, whilst he locked the car. I had only meant to sniff it, perhaps taste a bit but it was just so good I ate it. All of it! Phil was not happy when he returned to find me amongst the empty foil trays, which I had also torn apart for good measure. Of course I tried to deny any involvement, to pretend there had never been a curry, sadly my ears had slipped in it and had turned a funny colour. I think had it not been for this, I would most definitely have got away with it.

Saturday 26th October 2013

Phil was very cross, which I only made worse when I tried to ingratiate myself by rubbing up against him and accidently rubbed my curry soaked ears on his new sofa. I slumped off to bed, promising to myself I would never be so bad again, and I meant it, I really did, I hated making Phil cross. Unfortunately this was not to be the case.

I had woken with a start. I had known it was late as the house was quiet and bathed in darkness.

My stomach was painful and grumbling. I felt apologetic but Phil needed to let me out. I had run upstairs and jumped on the bed and started to lick Phil’s face to alert him to my needs. This was not gratefully received and I found myself in the hallway with the bedroom door shut firmly behind me. Feeling sorry for myself I curled up on the new sofa, which had instantly made me feel better as it still smelt of Phil. It was on this sofa that I was then sick. Very sick. This is where Phil found me this morning as he came downstairs muttering about bad dogs and no sleep.

The journey to work was a tense one. I sat in the foot-well quietly and did not react even when Phil

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Later that morning the girls let me into the garden.

After pottering around for a bit I got bored, it was then that I found the hole in the fence. Following a smell, I found some feathered friends who seemed to want to play. It was so exciting watching them run around squawking and flapping.

We did have fun together!

Before long hearing the commotion the land-owner appeared. I knew I was in trouble when she rang the Vets and told them to retrieve me. I slipped back through the hole in the hedge and back to the practice.

Phil was out on a horse call, so I climbed sleepily back onto my bed, happy in the knowledge that he would have forgiven me by now. I was where he had left me and there was no evidence of today’s adventures. I smirked at how clever I was getting.

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We don’t know who did this or anything else about this brave cat’s past, but with your help we can certainly make sure his future life is far happier and safer. Despite his ill treatment Bunny is fortunately still a trusting fellow and has not lost his love of humans. He is always happy when someone comes along to say hello to him greeting

his visitors with a friendly head nudge and is soon purring as he enjoys a tickle under his chin.

Bunny is making good progress and will soon be available to be adopted and no doubt he is eager get himself settled into a new home and is looking forward to being spoilt rotten! We are sure that Bunny will easily fit into most home environments as he is such a placid and easy going cat. Hopefully Bunny’s new start to life is just around the corner, if you would like to be part of it please do not hesitate to contact us.

York Cats Protection Adoption Centre at 582 Huntington Road is open every day between 11am & 3pm. If you would like to adopt any of our cats please contact us on 01904 760356 or email york@cats.org.uk. All our cats have been vet checked, microchipped, started on a course of vaccinations, been neutered (if old enough), have been treated for fleas and worms and also come with 4 weeks free pet insurance.

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SUPPORTING CAST A few climbers are self-clingers and don’t need a special support system when grown against a fence or wall; Virginia creeper and Hydrangea

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EASY ACCESS If you use trellis as a support on a wall, it can be attached to wooden battens which are fixed to the wall using rawl plugs. Use a series of hinges to attach one edge of the trellis to the batten, and a few hooks to allow you to raise or lower the trellis for when you need to maintain the wall.

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TRAIN IT WELL If the climber is quite small, it may need to be trained in the right direction. A short bamboo cane, can be angled from the base of the plant to the vertical surface, allowing you to tie in the stems and edge them towards the support. Once the climber has reached the wall, the enlarging network of stems may become congested if left to its own devices, so actively train the stems to grow in the direction you need them to.

EXTRA CARE Climbers planted against a wall will need extra TLC if they’re to look their best. Make watering them top priority. Apply a good, bulky organic mulch to a depth of about 8cm (3in) or so all around the rooting area, but take care to avoid the mulch coming in to direct contact with the stems.

to clothe an arbour. You may need to install some supporting wires here too, so go for galvanised wires and sturdy vine-eyes as fixings. Choosing a scented climber or two will add to the charm of a cosy arbour or archway.

CLEVER COMBINATIONS If the surface that you want to plant up is big enough, try to use climbers that flower in different seasons as, chosen carefully, the plants you use will increase the period for which the arch, pergola, arbour, wall or fence, looks its best.

BARE ANKLES Many climbers do have a habit of becoming a bit bare at the base, especially after they’ve been in place for a few years. Try some seasonal bedding plants around the base, or plant a small and attractive shrub a little further away to hide the bare stems.

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CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Y HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL - SAT NOV 30TH & SUN 1ST DEC. ou are invited into this beautifully decorated hall to help us start the season with some creative festive cheer. This year, we have a series of exciting new events to suit all ages.

SATURDAY - Craft & Gift Day with delicious light refreshment served in our Christmas tearoom.

Both Days - Santa’s Grotto Back by popular demand from 11.30am – 3pm. Each child will receive a gift, and if your child writes a letter to Santa, they will get a reply from the man himself.

Saturday night - Cracker, Cheese and Carol Night.

Join us for an atmospheric evening of festive music, supper and a licensed bar. From 8pm – 11.00pm. Tickets £6 each. Ring Diane on 01904 761559 SUNDAY - Homemade Christmas Show. This is a day of competition to showcase the best of Haxby & Wigginton’s creative talents. You are invited to take part in one or more of our Christmas themed ‘home made’ categories:

Which, will include sections in baking, knitting, sewing, photography art, craft and floristry. Look for the show programme and entry forms available from Castaway Yarns, The Co op , Haxby Library, Christines Hair Fashions and Food For Thought.

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e are celebrating the centenary of St Andrew’s this November. The original part of St. Andrew’s (shown in the picture) was built in November 1913.

This report was printed in the York Herald November 8th 1913.

THE NEW MISSION CHURCH AT NEW EARSWICK St Andrew’s Mission Church at New Earswick which is to be dedicated today by the Archbishop of York [Cosmo Lang] has been erected on the high ground on the Huntington road side of the Model Village, which it overlooks. The church is small and plain but it will be comfortably fitted and fully equipped for its purpose.’

The church was built next to a station on land purchased from St Martin’s Coney St church.The vicar at the time Rev’d Edwin Storrs Fox had responded to the need for an additional place of worship due to the building of New Earswick Village. Over the years the area around the church became more industrialised with a saw mill, leather works, Sessions printers and Eborcraft.

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We are holding a variety of events over 2013/2014 to celebrate our 100 years beginning with a week of events in November 2013. housing and as a result an extention to the original building was constructed in 1938. The congregation continued to increase, particularly the Sunday School and in 1964 the church hall and new entrance were built. Over the next 25 years the church was refurbished to suit the needs of a changing congregation, as industry declined, the railway closed and more housing and schools were built.

To mark the 100th anniversary another building project has been launched to improve the church and car park externally as well as completely refurbish the hall, kitchen and toilet facilities. The building is heavily used by diverse community groups as well as an increasing congregation and the buildings need to be brought up to 21st century standards.

We are holding a variety of events over 2013/2014 to celebrate our 100 years beginning with a week of events in November 2013 with a launch service on November 3rd with the new Archdeacon, Rev’d Cannon Sarah Bullock and culminating with a visit

by Archbishop Sentamu in June 2014. We have begun a memory project asking the many people who have come into St. Andrew’s buildings over the years to write down their experiences either on paper, dropping them into the church office at St Andrew’s or on line at office@ huntingtonparish.org.uk.

In addition we are holding an exhibition of maps and pictures showing the changing face of Huntington and the church over the years. Please come along and take a fresh look at St Andrew’s we’d love to see you.

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in York.

WIGGINTON & HAXBY WI

Long Gallery. 6 places only per course, £115

10 OCTOBER Annual Meeting

11 OCTOBER From Bach to Bond

Denman and its Future by Jane Pearce

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS YORK BRANCH 31 OCTOBER Charity Stall

At York Hospital. 9am - 4.30pm.

FUNGAL FORAY 6 OCTOBER

Free event at 2pm at Wheatland’s Educational Community Woodland Northfield lane, Upper Poppleton behind Poppleton Garden Centre. Telephone 01904 738008.

Please come and join our expert Mary Larner Mid - Yorkshire Fungi Group Expert who will lead the Fungi Foray and educational Wildlife Discovery Trail to find out why Fungi are so important in our lives. There is an opportunity to walk the woodland, see annual records of Fungi and also Autumn/Tints and berries. The woodland visit is Free and Open all Year round. Children can also use the Autumn I-spy. Everyone is welcome.

SHERIFF HUTTON GARDENING CLUB 23 OCTOBER

An invitation to an evening’s entertainment with David Ryland, NADFAS Flower Arranger at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall at 7pm for 7.30pm.

Raffle and wine. Tickets £5.

Contact Judith on 01347878339 or judithstittenham@hotmail.co.uk

CASTLE HOWARD www.castlehoward.co.uk Visitor information on 01653 648333 8 OCTOBER Stable Courtyard Craft & Produce Markets – 10am

Over 25 stalls selling delicious food and beautiful crafts in the stunning surroundings of Castle Howard Stable Courtyard. Free admission

4 OCTOBER Photography Course

10.30am – 5pm An ‘Introduction to Landscape Photography’ with York photographer Chris Ceaser including photographic sessions in the grounds and gardens, lunch and exclusive opportunity to shoot in the

BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS 10 OCTOBER

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

21 OCTOBER

Wigginton Recreation Centre 2-4pm and 5-7pm.

HAXBY U3A 18 OCTOBER Monthly Meeting

At Wigginton Recreation Hall at 2pm. Members £2 / Visitors £3.

Including Refreshments Talking Pictures or Similar Stories. Talk by Mr Allan Green

7.30pm A charity piano recital to raise funds for York Against Cancer.

Yorkshire born Emmanuel Vass will perform a range of pieces from Back and Debussy to Gershwin as well as his own arrangements of the Bond theme and Bohemian Rhapsody. Tickets £15

30 OCTOBER Chills & Thrills Halloween Spectacular

4.30pm – 8.30pm (approx) An evening of Halloween entertainment for all the family. Castle Howard will be transformed into a spooky wonderland with witches, wizard, ghosts and ghouls.

There’ll be spooky storytelling, face painters, fire eaters and stilt walkers as well as a ‘Horses of Halloween’ stunt riding show. Adults £15, Concessions (Under 16s/ Senior/Students) £10

YORK CORONARY SUPPORT TRUST 14 NOVEMBER Sale at St Crux Church.

Refreshments. All raising funds for York Coronary Support Trust.

For more details telephone 01904 626918 or visit the website on www.ycsgt.org.uk

VINTAGE & CRAFT THEMED MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING 28 SEPTEMBER

This event is part of the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning at Haxby Memorial Hall from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

Do you run a local club? Do you have an event in November or December?

Come along for a social morning or chat and support this very worthy charity, and take part in the world’s biggest tea/coffee morning. With vintage, craft, book, cake stalls and much more. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, delicious homeade cakes, scones or a light lunch, served on real china.

Entry Adults 50p/Children Free.

To donate items or to book a table (£7.00 each), ring Tina on 01904 765780.

SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES

and enjoy the various reenactments, entertainment, street parades and vehicle displays along the line at Pickering, Le Visham, Goathland and Grosmont Stations.

26 OCTOBER – 3 NOVEMBER Witches and Wizards Week

Enjoy some half term fun with a trip on the Railway and be transported back into a world of magic and enchantment.

For more information visit website www.nymr.co.uk

28 SEPTEMBER World’s Biggest Coffee Morning Event for Macmillan Cancer Support

Sheriff Hutton Village Hall. 2 -4pm.

FUN BINGO NIGHT 4 OCTOBER In aid of Strensall Preschool Playgroup

At Strensall Village Hall. Eyes down at 8pm. Refreshments available. For more information contact 01904 492937 during term time or email sarahsmithpg@btconnect.com.

SOUTH BANK COMMUNITY CINEMA 11 OCTOBER No Country for Old Men (15)

At Sheriff Hutton Village Hall between 10am and 12 noon .

12 OCTOBER Jumble Sale for The Samaritans.

For further details contact.

Janet Denton, 68 Mill Lane, Wigginton, York, YO32 2PZ Tel 01904 760989. Mobile 07935749600. E Mail jan53@ tiscali.co.uk

YORK & DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY SHOW 2013 5 & 6 OCTOBER

Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Wigginton, York YO32 2PU, 11-4pm Admission Adults £3.50, OAP £3, Child £2 (under 5 years free), Family (2+2) £8.

The Coen brothers’ faithful adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s best-selling novel is a gritty cat-and-mouse tale of an ordinary man on the run from an assassin (the creepyas-hell Javier Bardem) after he becomes embroiled in a drug deal gone wrong. A staple of critics’ top-ten lists for 2007, No Country for Old Men is widely regarded as a career-best for the directorial siblings.

25TH OCTOBER An evening of short films, including...

The Red Balloon (PG)

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY 27 – 29 SEPTEMBER 40th Anniversary Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 OCTOBER Railway in Wartime

Relive the amazing spirit and camaraderie of World War II

THE MACMILLAN WORLD’S BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING EVENT 27 SEPTEMBER

Come along to Wigginton Old School on Mill Lane from 9am to midday and enjoy coffee/tea, chat and of course delicious home made-cakes.

A deceptively simple and yet deeply moving tale about a red balloon with a life of its own which befriends a boy and follows him around the streets of Paris. We defy you not to be uplifted by this heartwarming short.

Yorkshire Film Archive Screening

We welcome back the Yorkshire Film Archive for an evening of locally-themed archival footage.

Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk by Tuesday 8th October

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Come and see if you can spot any familiar places and faces!

Both evenings doors open 7.30pm at Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York YO23 1BW www.sbcommunitycinema. co.uk

centre for more events and the pubs and clubs around the town will be entertaining with live music, singalong sessions and dance.

For more information contact the events team at Pickering Showground on 0845 413 7672 or email them at enquiries@ pickering-elv.com

ART & CRAFT EXHIBITION 26 OCTOBER

FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB 21 OCTOBER Talk by Sarah Hopps ‘Gardens of Britain and Their Surprises’

Sarah, a panellist for BBC Radio York’s “Down to Earth”, is also a tour guide with Eddie Brown, extending her passion for plants. Followed by plant sale Held in Flaxton Village Hall, commencing at 7.30 pm.Visitors are always welcome.

Entry charge at the door (£1 for members and £2 for nonmembers).

PICKERING WARTIME WEEKEND 2013 11 – 13 OCTOBER

A wartime themed spectacular that is the biggest of it’s kind anywhere in Europe. There will be a packed weekend of live entertainment at Pickering Showground including, WWII Re-enactments, Living History Groups, Vintage Fairground rides, singers, dancing, workshops, best dressed competition, fashion shows, camping facilities, refreshments, bar, free shuttle bus into town

At Haxby Memorial Hall. Open to the public 10am – 3.15pm.

An Exhibition of work by local artists and crafters. This is an opportunity to buy individual and unique presents, in time for Christmas. Paintings, Ceramics, Cards, Craftwork, Calendars, Jewellery, Tombola, Refreshments and lots more!

All in aid of and donations to the Air Ambulance Charity.

“Table Top Sales” available for more details: please contact: Email:maurice@toobys. wanadoo.co.uk or telephone 01904 769 617 (evenings only)

ST NICHOLAS FIELDS 5 OCTOBER 1-Day Sale of Compost Bins – up to 65% off RRP.

2-4pm Former recycling centre, Beckfield Lane YO26 5PW York Rotters can help you get composting with this sale of compost bins and other composting equipment. Bins are subsidised by City of York Council and their sales are limited to York residents only, two ‘dalek’ bins and one ‘metal’ bin per household. There will also be kitchen caddies, compost bin bases and

compost stirers available to buy on the day.

12TH OCTOBER (Not Just) Apple Day

1-4pm. York Environment Centre, St Nicholas Fields, Rawdon Avenue YO10 3st Celebrate the humble apple and other fruit from St Nicholas Fields nature reserve with fun for everyone: apple display, identification & advice; craft activities & games; Longest Peel & Apple Pudding contests with prizes to be won; pedalpowered smoothies; apple juicing with TCV; fruit tour & produce tasting. This is a joint event with York Get Growing Project of TCV. Entry: free to children under 5, Apple Pudding Contestants + two friends/ £1 adults/ 50p children over 5 More info: 01904 411821, www.stnicksfields. org.uk

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET 5 OCTOBER

Market opens from 10.30am at Hovingham Village Hall. www. hovingham-market.org.uk

HOWSHAM MILL 20 OCTOBER Big Draw

Power drawing. For all ages.

12 – 4pm.

DANCE IN AID OF YORKSHIRE CANCER RESEARCH AND NEW EARSWICK BOWLS CLUB 11 OCTOBER

At New Earswick Bowling Club.

Do you run a local club? Do you have an event in November or December?

Tickets (£6) are available from the Bowls Club tel no 01904 750230 or Ivy on York 644366.

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP 12 OCTOBER

Sheriff Hutton Village Hall at 7.30pm. ‘Thomas Lumsden and the Destruction of Sheriff Hutton Castle’ presented by Tony Wright. Raffle & light refreshments. Tickets £5 from Margaret Thompson 01347 878465 or Beryl Haigh 01347 878363.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, THE MUSICAL 6-9 NOVEMBER

New Earswick Musical Society.

At the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, 7.30pm, Matinee Saturday 2.30pm Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Wilson. Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture. Story

by Valentine Davies. Tickets £14, £13 (concessions), £9 (children).

Tel: 0844 8700887 (credit/ debit cards only) or Mrs Carol Richardson (07759 260852) or newearswickmusicalsociety. co.uk.

VINTAGE MUSIC & AFTERNOON TEA PARTY 2 NOVEMBER

Haxby Memorial Hall from 1.30 - 3.30pm

Once again, Haxby Memorial Hall’s Fundraising team are going back in time for a nostalgic afternoon of vintage themed music and entertaiment with Mickey Ramsbottom & The Alka Seltzer Sisters. Sit and listen, sing-along or have a dance to all the favourite tunes from the 1920s, 30s, 40s and 50s. Admission is £5.00 to include tea served in the traditional way, on real china, with delicous homemade cake.

Booking not essential, entry on the door. In aid of the hall’s ‘Raise The Roof Fund’.

For further information ring 01904 765780.

AUTUMN CONCERT OF PIANO & SONG By the Students of Margaret Berg.

dance night, this time with mainly music from the 1940s but with a little bit of 1950s thrown in for good measure.

Enjoy music and dances such as the popular Jive, Lindy Hop, Waltzes, Gay Gordons, Strolls, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Cha Cha Cha, Tango, Charleston, Military Two Step, Valeta and more. All played by that lovely man DJ Big George Anderson. Tickets are still £8.50 per person and must be booked in advance.

Please take your own drinks, glasses, supper or snacks.

Ring 01904 765780 or email: mickeyramsbottom@hotmail. co.uk for further information.

40s/50s dress if possible please, but not essential. This event supports Marie Curie Cancer Care.

12 OCTOBER

National Centre for Early Music, St Margaret’s Church Walmgate at 7.00pm.

Tickets £9 (£7 concessions) Tickets from Margaret Berg 07971874369

SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY 1940S/50S DANCE NIGHT 2 NOVEMBER

Haxby Memorial Hall from 7.30 - 11.00pm Why not join Mickey Ramsbottom & The Alka Seltzer Sisters for another popular

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS, YORK 9 OCTOBER

7.30pm. Illustrated talk on “Yorkshire Wildlife through the eye of an artist” by Jonathan Pomroy. Temple Hall, York St. John University, Lord Mayors Walk, York, YO31 7EX. Non-members welcome.

Entrance £2.50 Group members, £3.00 non members.

Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk by Tuesday 8th October

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JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE 2 OCTOBER Paula O’Brien UK Tour

Paula O’Brien is a rising star in the psychic world, and has currently a very successful sell out tour of Scotland.

12 OCTOBER Snow White - Victoria Rooke School of Dance and Drama

A cast of more than 90 children aged from 4 to 18 tell this and other stories through drama, singing, and many forms of dance ranging from ballet and tap to jazz, street and contemporary dance.

13 OCTOBER Steve Cassidy Band and

Friends

The band - Steve Flanagan, Terry Herbert and Ray Stevens fronted by Steve Cassidy return to The Joseph Rowntree Theatre for another evening of music.

19 OCTOBER Reel Rock World Tour

Reel Rock is a collection of the newest and most extraordinary short adventure films. Featuring alpine legends, amazing adventurers and climbing icons as they break the boundaries of what’s possible in the mountains. Also discover the inside story of the most controversial incidents to occur on Everest in recent years. An incredible and inspiring night with great prize giveaways!

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23 OCTOBER - 26 OCTOBER Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat York Light Youth

The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable

AN EVENING WITH THE FORESTERS 18 OCTOBER

Stockton on the Forest Village Hall at 7.30pm In aid of Holy Trinity Church, Stockton on the Forest Pie and pea supper included.

Tickets: £10 to include supper, available from Mr Arnie Tweddle on 01904 400364 or Mr John Hall on 01904 400182

Charlie’s Angels

BINGO NIGHT

ChristmAs FAir

Friday 4th October. Eyes down at 8pm.

Saturday 23rd November New Earswick Folk Hall at 1pm

In aid of Strensall Pre-school Playgroup at Strensall Village Hall Teas, coffees, light snacks available.

In aid York & District Multiple Sclerosis Society Beautiful Santa’s Grotto (Children £2.50, Adults 50p) Stalls, Tombola, Raffle Admission to fair: Adults 50p, Children free

Contact Sarah on: 01904 492937 at the playgroup for more information and to book your place.

This will be the last fair organised by Charlie’s Angels Brenda, Pat, Judith and Diane. They have raised over a fantastic £90,000 over the years for the MS Society and would like to make it a round £100,000 this year before they retire! Please visit the fair and help them reach this target!

Do you run a local club? Do you have an event in November or December?

YORK • OCTOBER 2013 • ISSUE 95 ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES CLAXTON & SAND HUTTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Meet in the village hall on 1st Monday of each month 10am to 12pm. There is no charge for meetings or tuition.

Contact Rachel: 07970 956022.

CRAFT AND CHAT GROUP Any craft from knitting to card making. Lots of help and advice on offer. Bring craft projects, all ages and levels welcome. New Earwick Folk Hall 10-12pm Every Saturday in term time. £2 per session.

Contact: 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 to exchange ideas and techniques.. (No meeting July/August).

Contact 01904 399697.

FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB 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 £2 for non-members).

There is a small raffle at every indoor meeting.

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. Visitors are welcome.

Contact: 01904 765676.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON GARDENING CLUB Meet on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 2.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby.

Regular speakers, visits and events and welcome new members.

Contact Ginny, Secretary: 01904 768516.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Tues, 7-9 pm at Wigginton Church Hall. All ages and abilities welcome, just bring your latest project with you. £2 pp to cover the cost of room hire and refreshments.

Contact Clare: 079800 26690.

HUNTINGTON PETANQUE CLUB We play at Huntington Sports & Social Club, North Lane, Huntington every Thursday

evening from 18.30. Playing is free but if you decide you like it and would like to join there is a small annual subscription of up to £5 to the Sports & Social Club - which has a bar!

No special clothing or equipment is needed to get started.

Call Dennis Woodcock on (01904) 762698 or Sheila on (01904) 768849.

HUNTINGTON BRIDGE CLUB Every Saturday at Huntington Community Centre, 26 Strensall Road. 7 till 10. All welcome.

Contact Marianne: 01904 761892.

HUNTINGTON OVER SIXTIES CLUB We are a friendly group who meet on the fourth Thursday of the month, January to November, at 2pm at Garth Court, Garth End. We have speakers, entertainers and trips out.

We welcome old and new members to join us.

Contact Sonia: 01904 632782.

NEW EARSWICK BRIDGE CLUB Every Monday at 7pm in the Folk Hall. New members always welcome.

Contact: 01904 760639.

NEW EARSWICK CAMERA CLUB Meet mid September to the end of April each Thurs at 7:30pm at the Quaker Meeting House located to the rear of the Folk Hall car park, New Earswick. Embrace all aspects of digital photography.

Contact: www.communigate. co.uk/york/newearswickcameraclub.

NEW EARSWICK SWIMMING CLUB Offering learn to swim (from 4yrs old), competitive swim training, masters sessions, opportunities to compete in local leagues, recreational swimming *New Earswick Pool* Fees from £1.75 per lesson.

Competitive swim training from £4.50 per week. (3 sessions) Low cost annual membership for Recreational swimming from £1.10 per week (for up to 8hrs per week).

Contact: 01904 768163 or visit www.newearswicksc. co.uk. or ring Coaching enquiries: 01904 765397 or email memberships@ newearswicksc.co.uk.

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY GROUP New Earswick Sports & Social club 3rd Monday of each month at 7.30.

Contact Bryan: 01904 764648 or email: www.yorkar-

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SILVER SONG BOX A friendship group with a musical twist at the Oaken Grove Community Centre in Haxby. Runs every Friday, from 1.00-2.30. Come to sing, dance, chat and enjoy.

Non-singers and non-dancers very welcome. Contact Thea Jacob on 01904 634390 SINGLE PARENTS NATTER AND PLAY New Earswick Children’s Centre. Last Friday of each month 1.30 - 3pm for single mums & dads of under 5s.

Contact: 01904 552646.

STRENSALL ST MARY’S ART GROUP We are at the church room in Strensall St Mary’s Church from 1.30 to 4pm every Thursday afternoon. Any media ..we have no expert or teacher ..we just do art!

We are a friendly group and tea and coffee are available!

Telephone 01904 492217 or 01904 490079 STRENSALL BRIDGE CLUB Strensall Village Hall, Thursday at 7pm For non-serious bridge.

Contact John: 01904 769618.

STRENSALL DINING GROUP 50 or over? Our dining group of friends are full of fun and life. So don’t sit or eat alone, come join us. Meet every 3-4 weeks at various venues around the York area.

Contact: 01904 490987.

STRENSALL READING GROUP Meet the last Wednesday of the month from 2.30– 3.30 pm in Strensall Library. Provides us with a book which we read over the month and then get together to discuss it over tea and biscuits.

Contact Sarah: 01904 490876 or Pam: 01904 764518.

YORK AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Meets each Thursday at 8pm at the Bishopthorpe Social Club in Bishopthorpe. Running courses for new members to obtain a license and call sign of their own. Future members welcome, just turn up on Thursdays.

YORK BONSAI SOCIETY Meet monthly at Wigginton Hall on the 3rd Monday of every month - 7.30pm.

Friendly & informal group with refreshments. Occasional speakers, library & bonsai suppliers available.

Contact: Andy 01757 268145.

YORK CAVING CLUB Offering regular caving trips to the Yorkshire Dales and Derbyshire, 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.

Contact: 07747 063181 or visit www.yorkcavingclub.org. uk or email: info@yorkcavingclub.org.uk.

YORK LADIES CIRCLE We are a group for ladies 18-45 years old and are all about having fun, making new friends & raising money for local charities. See our website www.ladiescircle.co.uk/York.

We are also on Facebook & Twitter YORK MODEL BOAT CLUB Meet at Heworth Rugby Club on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 8pm.Building techniques and various models. Holds 4 regattas in the summer on Rowntree Park Lane, York & sail on the York University Lake when Parks Lane is unavailable.

Contact Steve: 01904 424155 or www.yorkmodelboatclub. co.uk.

YORK PHILATELIC SOCIETY Meets every 2nd Tuesday in the month except Aug, at Denham Room, Priory Street Centre, Priory Street, York at 7.15 pm. Buy, sell or exchange material. A packet circuit is also operated by York Society. Annual cost £6, youth- 13 -18 years- £3. Contact Richard Billinge: 01904 411455 or richard.billinge@ btinternet.com or Tony: 01904 411378 or aew6@york.ac.uk or Trevor: 01904 764140 or trevorcollins834@btinternet. com.

YORKSHIRE MINIATURISTS ASSOCIATION Miniature enthusiasts meet on 1st Saturday of the month at Friends Meeting House in the centre of York. Speakers, project meetings, demonstrations and also have a stand at the Dolls House Fair at York Race Course in June and Nov. Contact Ann: 01757 288974 or Elizabeth: 01904 795361.

YOUTH CLUBS AT OAKEN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE Safe, supervised indoor and outdoor areas. £1.50 per session. WEDNESDAY OPEN YOUTH CLUB: run at

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the centre from 7 - 9pm and facilities include a Nintendo Wii on projector screen, Widescreen TV, Pool Table, Outside Sports, Table Tennis and Tuck Shop.

ADVICE & SUPPORT AGE UK YORK Provides a wide range of personal and practical support to older people in the York area.

Contact: 01904 627995or visit www.ageukyork.org.uk.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SOCIETY Information and support for all people with dementia and their carers. The Retreat, Heslington Road, Heslington, York YO10 5BN Contact: 01904 658106 or 01904 799773 or visit www. alzheimers.org.uk/york or email: AL.york@tesco.net.

BREATHE EASY YORK This is open for sufferers, helpers and carers. Support, speakers and trips out. Meet 1st Wednesday of the month 1pm-3pm at Huntington Working Mens Club.

Contact Sue: 01904 410 003 or visit www.breatheeasyyork. co.uk.

CANCER CARE CENTRE Specialised services on a referral basis such as PsychoOncology, Complementary Therapy and Benefits Advice at York Hospital offers support and information for Cancer Patients, their Families & Carers. The Centre is open Mon to Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm.

Contact: 01904 721166.

CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAU Free and confidential advice.

Mon & Tues - 9.30-3.30pm.

Wed 4.30pm-7pm. Thurs 9.30am-3.30pm.

Contact: 0844 826 9705 or visit www.yorkcab.org.uk.

HALVES Lost your other half? If so, we meet for a friendly chat over refreshments? Meet at 12pm on the !st Saturday of each month in the coffee area of Trinity Methodist Church, Monkgate, York.

Contact Margaret: 01904 415894 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY YORK BRANCH Access to information, advice and support, and to offer opportunities and choice to anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

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OAKEN GROVE SURFERS Meets at Oaken Grove Community Centre, Reid Park (off Oaken Grove) Haxby, on Monday mornings & Thursday afternoons. Helping adult beginners get to grips with computers and the internet.

Contact: 01904 769176.

OLDER CITIZENS ADVOCACY YORK – OCAY Registered charity offering a free advocacy service for all citizens of York aged 50+. Office in Townend Street is open Monday -Thursday 10am -4pm or Friday 10am - 2pm.

Contact: 01904 676200 or email ocay@btconnect.com.

PARKINSONS UK Meets 1st Monday of the month at York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York YO30 5RE at 7pm. At most meetings we have a guest speaker and refreshments.

Contact Jayne, Information& Support Officer: 0844 225 36 32 or Kate: 01904 758355.

REFLECT Counselling service based in York, specifically for women and men facing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. The York centre has 13 volunteers and opening times Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm and Fridays between 3-5pm, drop in at the Gateway centre, Acomb, Contact: 01904 676710 or visit www.reflectyork.co.uk or www.careconfidential.com.

SAMARITANS OF YORK & DISTRICT Confidential emotional support to anyone in distress or despair or at risk and self harm or suicide. Always available for phone calls and visitors 8.00am - 10.00pm. 89 Nunnery Lane, York YO23 1AH. Contact: 01904 655888 or 08457 90 90 90 or visit www. samaritans.org.uk.

SHOPMOBILITY IN YORK Mobility problem? 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. Second floor of Piccadilly Multistorey Car Park in York Centre.

Contact: 01904 679222.

THE ENCEPHALITIS SOCIETY 32 Castlegate, Malton, YO17 7DT. Admin Line : 01653 692583. Support Line 01653 699599. Email : mail@ encephalitis.info. or visit www. encephalitis.info

YORK AND DISTRICT PAIN MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 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 Pain Management Clinic.

Contact Gordon: 01904 491141 or Jill: 01904 708490 or visit www.ypmsg.co.uk.

YORK CORONARY SUPPORT GROUP TRUST Meets first Mon of every month at the Folk Hall, New Earswick at 7:30pm, includes guest speaker. We also hold a selection of activities for people who have experienced heart conditions. Keep Fit sessions held 3 times a week, aquafit at a local swimming pool, art classes monthly at Wigginton Community Centre and various fundraising activities. Quarterly magazine available. For more information please email brookes371@btinternet.com or visit www.ycsgt.org.uk YORVIK GATEWAY CLUB A social club for adults with disabilities and is held every Monday 7-9pm at the Oaken Grove Community Centre off Usher Lane in Haxby.

The club offers a variety of activities and welcomes new members.

Contact Club Leader Debbie: 0791 9191372.

YORK RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP (YORKRA) Provides support, information and resources for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers and their families and carers. Meet 2nd Saturday of each month, 3- 5pm, at the Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York.

Contact: 01904 642227.

ANIMALS & WILDLIFE HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE Hearing dogs provide deaf people with greater independence, confidence and companionship, which helps relieve the stress, isolation and loneliness that deafness can bring.

Contact: 01844 348100 or email info@hearingdogs.org. uk or visit www.hearingdogs. org.uk.

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS - YORK LOCAL GROUP Regular meetings, field trips and local short walks for people who enjoy looking at and

learning more about birds and their environment. Our indoor meetings are held in Temple Hall at York St John University, Lord Mayor’s Walk.

Contact: 01904 794865 or visit www.yorkrspb.org.uk.

ENVIRONMENTAL 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 9am - 5pm and Sat 10am - 2pm. Be a volunteer or a member of St Nicholas.

Contact: 01904 411821.

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITION Making a local impact on the York in Transition Agenda: make small steps towards reducing our reliance on ways of living which are unsustainable and will cause serious dilemmas for our children and grandchildren. Becoming more cooperative about what we grow and produce locally.

Contact: 01904 760659.

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY Dedicated to the conservation & improvement of the River Foss. They do walks, talks and other activities.

Contact the Secretary: 01904 768071 or visit www.riverfosssociety.co.uk.

YORK ROTTERS Volunteers who promote home composting. As well as providing free home composting advice York Rotters are available to carry out talks at meetings and to attend events.

Contact: 01904 412861 or email rotters@stnicksfields. org.uk.

FUNDRAISING BRITISH RED CROSS Looking for volunteer car and minibus drivers required for your local community, training, support and mileage allowance given.

Contact Linda: 01904 692550 or Helen: 01904 693027.

FRIENDS OF YORK HOSPITALS Organising volunteers who provide patients with extra comfort and support, also raise funds for medical and surgical equipment which cannot be provided through NHS finances.

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MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP Charity helping people to access information, support and to talk to fellow sufferers.

You are not alone if you need any help or advice just get in touch.

Contact Ron, Chairman: 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or email ron.middlemass@o2.co.uk.

RNLI GALTRES FOREST BRANCH We are a small group of people who enjoy raising money for the Lifeboats. If you are interested in helping us at an event, or would like to know more of the work we do, please contact Sue Lowe on 01904 491133 or antheahirst99@yahoo.com

HISTORY CITY OF YORK AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Meet on 1st Wed of the month at The Folk Hall, New Earswick 7pm. Exclu. January.

Have a well equipped Study Centre in York where we can help both inexperienced and the more experienced with their problems and brickwalls.

Welcome newcomers to the hobby and are willing to give advice to set them on the way.

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

HAXBY & WIGGINTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Meet to promote local history.

We have speakers, research groups and occasional visits to interesting locations. Meet every 3rd Thursday of the month in St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby at 10am.

Contact Ian: 01904 768516.

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. Monthly meetings, hear a variety of speakers or to participate in workshops held in Strensall Village Hall on the last Wednesday of the month at 7pm.

YORK LIBRARIES Interested in your family history? Would you like to trace your ancestors? Now offer free access to ancestry.

com. Now available at Haxby Library.

Contact: 01904 552660.

MUSIC & THEATRE CITY OF YORK PIPE BAND We consist of bagpipers, base drum, tenor drums and side drummers, practicing on Wednesday nights at the Huntington Memorial Hall - offering tuition.Small yearly fee for 18yrs +, we have equipment.

Contact Laura, Pipe Major: 01904 763243 or John: 01423 879519.

FRIENDS OF YORK THEATRE ROYAL Theatre-loving group supporting our local theatre. Take part in events at the Theatre Royal, visit theatres in other places such as Newcastle, Scarborough and Leeds, and more.

They hold monthly lunches in the theatre foyer, and help with selling programmes.

Contact Membership Secretary/York Theatre Royal, St Leonards Place, York YO1 7HD or visit friends@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk.

HAXBY SINGERS Join our friendly mixed choir group of Basses, Tenors, Altos and Sopranos, meeting 7.30pm, once a week in St Mary’s Church Hall.

Contact Lynn: 01904 769838 or Margaret: 01904 761618.

IN-2-ACTING Acting, singing and dancing for ages 8-16 years, two productions each year, themed nights and theatre trips.

Sessions run on Thursday evenings. Depending on numbers, priority will be given to residents of Haxby & Wigginton. Contact 01904 769176 or admin@oakengrove.org.uk STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS Community choir of approx: 40 voices aged 13 to 70 which rehearses weekly throughout term time in Stamford Bridge School. Available for Concerts, Church Services and Weddings. To hire us or to join the choir please email: info@stamfordbridgesingers. co.uk or visit www.stamfordbridgesingers.btck.co.uk THE SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BAND Rehearsals at the Portakabin Site in Huntington. www. shepherdbrassband.org Beginners Band rehearses Monday 6.30-8.00pm. Ring Audrey: 01904 425256.

The Concert Band rehearses

Wednesday evenings 7.309.30pm. Ring David: 07710 106906.

The Senior Band rehearses on Tuesday and Friday 8-10pm.

Ring Charles: 07802 190250.

- Breakfast Club 7.40-9am & After School Club 3-6pm.

Holiday Club – Care for 3-11 yrs, 8 – 6pm. Half Day 8– 1pm or 1– 6pm.

Contact: 01904 758717

YORK CONCERT BAND Play a wide variety of music and also perform 8 concerts a year around York and occasionally abroad. Rehearsals from 7.30 to 9.30pm on Mondays at New Earswick Methodist Church.

Contact the Secretary, Jill: 01904 629065.

HUNTINGTON PRESCHOOL & TODDLERS Babies and Toddler Group: Monday & Friday 9.15 10.45. The Memorial Hall, Strensall Road, Huntington. £3, Pre-school - Mon- Fri 9 – 12pm (term time only). Rising 5’s sessions are held from Jan to Jul. Contact Lynne: 01904 765017 or email enquiries@ huntingtonpreschool.org.uk.

YORK LIGHT ORCHESTRA Play light music, popular classics, musicals and themes.

We rehearse on Thursdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Acomb Methodist Church, Front Street (September to July).

We perform 8 concerts a year, 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.

Contact the secretary: 01904 870759 or visit www.ylo. org.uk.

PLAYGROUPS EARWIGS, NEW EARSWICK Under 5s drop in stay and play session at the Children’s Centre in New Earswick. The group runs term time only every Tuesday 1-2.30pm.

Suggested donation of £1 each visit. Please contact the Children’s Centre information champion, on 01904 552646.

HAXBY PLAYGROUPS Scout HQ - Birth to school age children (parents stay) Tuesday to Thursday 9.30 - 11.30. Rising Fives is now RalphButterfield and Headlands is at Headlands Primary School, both groups are from 9am - 3pm or Sessional 9am - 12pm and 12pm to 3pm. All term time only.

Contact: 01904 768966 or email manager@haxbyplaygroups.org.uk or visit www. haxbyplaygroups.org.uk THE WONDER YEARS For Haxby, Wigginton & surroundings: Boddlers – Baby/ Toddler group (Birth to 3yrs).

Tues, Wed, Thurs 9.30- 11am term time at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Pre-School -3-5 yrs - Mon-Fri term time.

9am – 12pm, 2.45 -3.15pm.

Plus Lunch Club added to am or pm session. Early Years Funded places available.

Extended School – 3-11 yrs

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.

Contact Sandra: 07407 700315 or 01904 626361.

SHERIFF HUTTON PLAYGROUP Places for children aged 2 yrs to school age in a warm, stimulating and caring environment with outside playspace. OFSTED registered with qualified staff.

Playgroup runs Mon, Wed & Fri 9.30-2.30pm or half days from 9.30- 12.30pm.

Contact: 07717 799646.

SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP Village Hall, Thu 9.4511.45am Play and other activities for all babies and toddlers with their parents and carers. Health visitor drop-in first Thursday of the month.

All welcome.

Contact Margaret: 01347 878314.

SHIPTON PRE-SCHOOL & TODDLERS The Community Centre, Shipton by Beningbrough, York. Places from 2 yrs old to School age. Ofsted registered with qualified staff. Sessions on Mon,Wed,Thur and Fri (term time only) with an optional lunch club available, afternoon sessions run on a Wed and Thur until 3.15pm.

Toddler & baby group each Tuesday 9.30-12pm Large garden area available for play.

Contact: 07546 571089.

SINNINGTON PRE SCHOOL OFSTED registered and inspected. Toddler groupTuesday 10 - 11.30am.

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09.10-11.40am Thursday 09.10-11.40am Friday 09.1011.40am.

Contact Kerry or Suzanne: 07799727656.

STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP We are a pre-school for children from 2-5 years. Ofsted inspected and LEA funded.

Monday - Friday 9am-12pm (term time only). Wednesdays - 12.30 - 3.30pm Christ Church, Stockton Lane, York YO31 1JG. Contact Fiona: 07746 806426.

STRENSALL PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP We offer a natural transition from pre-school to school as we are situated next door to Robert Wilkinson School.

Various sessions on offer in our newly refurbished setting.

Pram Club/Messy’s (‘pay as you go’)– Fri 1.15 – 2.45pm.

Rising 3’s – Mon, Tues & Thurs 1– 2.55pm. Preschoolers – Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri– 8.45– 12.45pm & Wed 10.45– 2.45pm.

Contact Sarah: 01904 492937 or email sarahsmithpg@btconnect.com.

TINY STEPS TODDLER GROUP Friday mornings 9.30am 11am - £1 per session. The mums and tots session will be run by the Stepping Stones staff in Hurst Hall. Children attending the toddler group will have priority on the Stepping Stones Pre-School waiting list.

Contact: 01904 442826 TREASURE CHEST Haxby, Wigginton & Huntington. A group of local mums dedicated to promoting, supporting and encouraging breastfeeding All fully trained Peer Supporters. Meet every Mon 12.30 -1.30pm at Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby. Drop in facililty and we also welcome pregnant mums.

Contact: www.treasurechest. org.uk or helpline:support@ treasurechest.org.

YORK FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE Parent /carer of a 0-19 year old 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.

Contact: 01904 554628 or text ‘info’ to 07624 802244.

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SCOUTS & GUIDES 2ND HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCOUT GROUP Boys & Girls age 6 to 14.

Beavers: Mon & Thurs 6 7.15 pm. Cubs: Weds & Fri 6.30 - 8pm Scouts: Mon 7.30 - 9pm. Thurs. 7.45 - 9.15 pm.

Contact Linda Parkinson: 01904 769167.

HAXBY MOOR GIRL GUIDING Girls aged 5-14years old. Rainbows 5-7years Wednesday evenings. Brownies 7-10yrs on Mondays, Wednesday, Thursday evenings. Guides 10-14yrs old Monday, Thursday evenings.

Units meet throughout Haxby & Wigginton.

Contact Helen Feeten: 01904 762926 1ST HEWORTH SCOUT GROUP Beavers (boys and girls aged 6-8) Mondays 5.30-6.30pm.

Cubs (boys and girls aged 8-10½) Tuesdays 6.308.15pm. Scouts (boys and girls aged 10½-14) Fridays 7-9pm.

Contact Matthew on 07974901386 or visit www.1st-heworth.org.uk for more info.

29TH YORK (HUNTINGTON ALL SAINTS) RAINBOWS 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.

Contact Stephanie Easton: 07875 541520 CHRISTCHURCH SCOUT GROUP (STOCKTON LANE) Boys and Girls age 6 -14yrs.

Beavers - Tuesday 6pm - 7pm. Cubs -Thursday 6.30pm - 8pm. Scouts- Friday 7pm - 9pm We are in need of leaders for the group.

Contact Wendy Davis: 07808 882749 STOCKTON ON THE FOREST SCOUT GROUP Boys and Girls, age 6 to 14.

Beavers: Mon 6 - 7pm. Cubs: Tues 6.45 - 8.15pm. Scouts: Fri 7 - 9pm. We are also in need of Leaders.

Contact Kath Shapcott: 01904 421096.

AIR CADETS, EASINGWOLD A uniformed for ages 13-18 yrs. Tuesday evening at Easingwold and Friday evening at RAF Linton On Ouse in the gymnasium at 7.30-10pm.

Minibus goes from the car

park of The Cottage Inn in Haxby via Shipton by Beningbrough at 7pm. Range of activities from flying and gliding to target shooting and sport. £36 per quarter covers activities and uniform. Charity No. 1559/79 Contact: 2487@aircadets.org

SOCIETIES HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB Club for retired people over 55 yrs. Meetings are held on 1st Tuesday of each month in the Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church Hall at 10am for 10.30am.

Contact Mike: 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 and take up new ones. Courses are run free for the pursuit of new activities.

Monthly meetings on the 3rd Friday of the month at 2pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall.

Contact John: 01904 769618.

STRENSALL WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Huntington ladies most welcome.

Contact: 01904 490758.

WIGGINTON & HAXBY OVER SIXTIES Meet the 1st Wednesday of each month at 2pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall.

We have speakers, trips out, activity groups. Old and new members, also visitors are always welcome.

Contact Lilian, Secretary: 01904 769993 WIGGINTON & HAXBY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Registered Charity No. 1023129. Meet 2nd Thursday of the month at St. Mary’s Church Hall at 7.30 p.m. New, old members & visitors always welcome.

Contact Mrs Graves: 01904 750570.

SPORTS CLUBS BADMINTON CLUB Play on a Friday night 6 -8pm at Joseph Rowntrees School.

Contact Jean: 01904 760347.

Dunnington Sports Club Starting Table Tennis- A six week course for absolute beginners.

Contact Nick: 01904 481039 or Keith: 07770 874996 or nick.roberts@dunningtons-

portsclub.com or keithmayhew@hotmail.com HAXBY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Friendly, traditional karate club with a proud 30 year history. Train on a Monday and Thursday from 7pm – 9pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 2PL. Open to people of all ages and abilities whatever their fitness level.

Contact Ian: 07909 991541or www.haxbykarate.co.uk or info@haxbykarate.co.uk.

HAXBY TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Run 6 teams from the ages of 7-16 years. We need boys and girls to join us. All of our coaches are FA Coaching Level 1 trained and have been CRB checked. Train every Saturday 10.30 - 11.30am at Ethel Ward Playing Fields, Haxby. Looking for help with training, coaching and refereeing.

Contact Neil: 01904 761908.

HEWORTH TENNIS CLUB Heworth Tennis Club on East Parade, Heworth runs fun fitness training sessions on Tuesday evenings 7-8pm and Saturdays 9.30-10.30am – open to all and no need to be a member. Great for general cardiofitness as well as improving speed around the court. All levels of player can enjoy and benefit from these fun sessions with workout, drills & games suitable for all standards of players. www.heworthtennisclub.co.uk or email info@ heworthtennisclub.co.uk HUNTINGTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Charter Standard football club meet the required FA coaching levels, CRB checked etc good facilities at Hopgrove sports ground on the Malton Road York, teams train and play home games.

Contact Karl: 07896 674299 or gafbr@rocketmail.com.

Huntington Cricket Club We welcome new players of all abilities.

Contact Jason: 07714471271 NEW EARSWICK CRICKET CLUB Play in the York & District Senior League are recruiting both Senior and Junior players. Our indoor nets start at the end of Feb. Sports Fields, White Rose Avenue. Excellent playing facilities and a good after match social side.

Contact Paul: 07533655470 or paul.stimpson3@btinternet. com or Matt: 07885282937 or

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HAXBY NETBALL CLUB …affiliated to England Netball.

North Yorkshire Netball Academy League team & 4 teams in the York & District League.

Youth section (Yr 7 upwards).

Training on Mon evening at the Ethel Ward Playing Field in summer, league season runs from Sept until March. Qualified tutor. Junior section trains every other Mon 6 -7:15pm.

Coaches CRB checked.

Contact the secretary, Alison: 01904 612268 or 07751 984840 or Val: 07708 050307.

STRENSALL FOOTBALL CLUB All of our coaches are FA coaching level 1 qualified and are CRB checked. Training is on Saturday mornings at Durlston Drive, Strensall.

Contact Clare Inkster on 07932 392231

HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB We are affiliated to England Netball and run 4 teams in the York and District League spread over the league’s 7 divisions and we are a CAPS accredited Club from England Netball.

Contact Club’s secretary Pam: 07547 095 603 or junior section, Audrey Smith: 01904 761641.

NEW EARSWICK TENNIS CLUB Junior coaching on Thursday and Friday nights for 5-16 year olds. Adult coaching is held on Saturday afternoons.

Run holiday camps, fun days, many social events and tournaments.

Contact Joanne: 07835 948593 PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUB Classes for boys and girls from reception to year 10.

Classes are held at various venues across York, Mon to Fri– 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, qualified coaches, CRB checked.

Contact Ruth: 07886926420.

SANDBURN HALL BADMINTON CLUB Sandburn Hall, Flaxton.

Fridays 2 - 3.30pm All ages welcome.

Contact Stephen: 01904 490440.

STRENSALL COMMUNITY YOUTH AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION Tennis Club - 3 newly surfaced tennis courts. Muga Pitch - The floodlit muga pitch is now available for hire for both 5 a sidefootball and netball.

Contact: 07951 920308 or

STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUB For all ages, a small and friendly club, welcome new members of any age; under 18s bowl free! Adults pay only £30 for the season, which runs from April through to September.

Entrance to our club is between house No’s 5–7 Park Gate near the terminus of the No 5 Bus. Provide Bowls and Coaching and 1 months free trial.

Contact Annette, Secretary: 01904 492807 STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS Strensall Village Hall, Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm. £10 annual fee, £2 subscription per session.

Contact Jackie: 01904 492993.

TERRINGTON LAWN BOWLS CLUB Contact: 01653 619276 emsg1967-bowls@yahoo. co.uk WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB All ages, welcome beginners & seasoned bowlers, we can lend woods. Adult cost 26yrs+, £56, £28 for 18 to 25yrs, free for under 18s.

2013 open from Saturday13th April to Saturday 14th Sept for social bowling and league matches. Contact Colin: 01904 760877 or colin.ellis23@talktalk.net WIGGINTON GRASSHOPPERS Under 9s - looking for new players. Train every Wednesday 6-7pm. All coaches are CRB checked. Contact Richard, FA Level 1 instructor: 07814 266987.

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.

Also a club mark accredited club.

Contact Anna: 07507638804

or e-mail yorkhotshots@ hotmail.co.uk.

VILLAGE HALL HIRE FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY VILLAGE HALL Refurbished and central heated hall available for hire for events,parties, meetings, etc .

Well sprung wooden floor for exercise and dancing, with kitchen and cloakroom facilities. £6 ph. Contact Fiona: 01904 468773.

HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL Situated in the heart of Haxby.

Two meeting rooms and a large hall available for all non and license functions, meetings, leisure, fundraising and hobby groups. FREE WIFI Now AVAILABLE. Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales - No. 508205. Contact www.haxbymemorialhall.org or ring the caretaker: 01904 764358.

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL 46 Strensall Road, Huntington. Two rooms available for hire. Used by lots of diverse groups.

Contact the Caretaker: 01904 760044.

OAKEN GROVE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE Ideal venue for children’s parties. Various room sizes for hire, a good kitchen/cafe area, conservatory, garden and a safe children’s play area, registered Charity Number 1105675. Reid Park, Haxby.

Contact Paul: 01904 769176.

ORCHARD PARK HALL Orchard Park , Huntington has a new fitted fully functioning kitchen and large hall to hire.

Also a separate room which can be used for meetings or can be hired alongside the mail hall.

Coming soon Wi-Fi available Ring Peter on 01904 640632 SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON VILLAGE HALL The ideal venue to hire for parties, meetings, celebrations etc. Large bright hall, meeting room, excellent kitchen facilities and cloakrooms.

Contact: 01904 468001 STOCKTON-ON-THE-FOREST VILLAGE HALL To hire on regular or one-off basis, 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 and fully equipped kitchen. Packages for children’s parties up to the age of 12 are available.

Contact: 01904 400409.

THE OLD SCHOOL, WIGGINTON. The Old School (a registered Charity No. 517365) is located in the heart of the village and is available for hire to all groups,activities and functions at extremely competative rates.

Contact John and Wendy Jeffery 01904 760764 or email: clerk@wiggintonparishcouncil. org.uk.

WALKING GROUPS 2ND SUNDAY RAMBLING CLUB Walks are usually 11miles long and within an hour from York.

Coach collects us at Wigginton, Haxby, New Earswick and Clarence Street from 8.30am, introductory fare £5 for your first walk. On the 2nd Sunday of the month. Contact Helen: 01904 782891 or Hazel: 01904 760897.

WIGBY WALKERS Wednesday walks from Wigginton Recreation Hall car park at 10am for a short drive and a 5-7 mile walk, stopping at a tea shop on the way home. Also have 6-8 mile walks on the 4th Sat of each month. Contact Joyce: 01904 762605.

YORK RAMBLERS York Ramblers welcome new walkers to their extensive programme of walks, including car free walks using public transport. For details of all the walks available, visit the website www.yorkramblers.org. uk or phone 01904-628134.

On the website click on York followed by Walking Groups to see the programme until the end of September.

For more information about all Ramblers groups in the surrounding area, visit eastyorkshireramblers.org. uk. For walks using public transport contact m.s.dixon@ talktalk.net or phone 07842530128uk.

Contact us on 01653 658776 or email nicky@thehandymag.co.uk to advertise your local group for free!

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