Handy Mag York October 2017

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OCTOBER 2017 ISSUE 138 www.thehandymag.co.uk

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elcome to our October edition.

Working in the media wasn’t my intended choice of career.

In a past life I worked as a scientist studying, among other things, cider production and the antioxidant properties of carotenoids! I loved the work but I never was someone who particularly enjoyed working alone in a laboratory – and I haven’t drunk cider since!

Stumbling into publishing just over 12 years ago it was the best move I ever made. I’m happier being out and about, chatting to people and getting to know what’s going on and, of course, the fact that the Handy Mag has helped so many businesses to grow is a big bonus.

Changing careers has become much more common in that generation called the ‘Millennials’ (those born between 1980s to 2000). They might have a reputation for being way too attached to their iPhones, but they seem to find it much easier to move around jobs and careers. It’s something I’ve heard myself telling my children – no decision is final and, it might not be easy, but you can always change.

This year my son has swung from going to university straight after school, having a year out, jobs, travelling and back again. After a brilliant set of exam results, he’s decided to go to university.

We’re very proud of him and it’s reassuring that he has taken so many turns to come to his decision.

I can’t say I’m looking forward to the empty nest but I’m looking forward to having more time to enjoy working on the Handy Mags!

Don’t forget to have a look through our vast range of what’s on listings for October. The York area really is buzzing this month!

Well done last month’s competition winner: Mrs Odette Golton from York.

Until next month…

Marianne

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CONTENTS 58 8 Mickle Hill Retirement Village 12 Fracking – coming soon to a field near you 19 Transform your conservatory with Wetheralds 22 Light up – Lock up 24 The Vengeful Goat 27 Let Paintwood transform your kitchen 26 Puzzles 33 RV Roger Apple Weekend 34 Do you know your apples?

36 Reims – a royal city at the heart of Champagne 37 Buy your Jet2Holiday at Conexo Travel 38 Get your dentures right at Smile Denture Clinic in Haxby 40 Meet the Vision Hair & Beauty team 44 Kitchens and bedrooms from Instyle 46 Renault Zoe review 50 What’s on in and around York 69 Gardening in glass houses 73 Acupuncture for your pets

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Expansion of Retirement Village to help tackle North Yorkshire's Undersupply of Housing for Over-60s convenience shop and café bistro, whilst the adjacent landscaped gardens with outdoor seating embrace the natural surroundings.

Offering the most convenient access to the village’s facilities are the new one and two-bedroom apartments, located in the same building as the Pavilion. The interiors have been designed to be modern but equally functional, making life as easy as possible. Providing ample car parking, lifts to all floors and wheelchair access, the Pavilion is well-equipped to welcome visitors and residents alike.

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ickering-based retirement village Mickle Hill has made its mission to tackle the shortfall of retirement properties in Yorkshire, which was highlighted in the Housing Summary Report published by Data North Yorkshire earlier this year. North Yorkshire has more than 150,000 residents who are aged 65 and over but there are only 30,000 retirement properties for sale in the region. With the council indicating a continued growth of the over-60 population, the requirement for new retirement properties has reached a critical level.

To meet the regional demand of an ever growing demographic, specialist developer Rangeford Holdings, in partnership with MHA, one of the UK’s largest charities and leading care providers has developed Mickle Hill, the modern lifestyle village for the over 60s. The village will see an additional 37 spacious bungalows being built to complement the already existing 90 one and two bedroom apartments and 41 bungalows.

Richard Williams, CEO of Rangeford Holdings comments: “The vast undersupply of retirement properties continues to be one of our nation’s biggest problems. In order to meet the demand, we need to build strategically and start by paying attention to those regions that are affected the most. As the south-east of England sees higher numbers of 60+ properties for sale than the north-east, we were particularly keen to progress with the second phase at Mickle Hill.”

Mickle Hill’s entertainment hub the ‘Pavilion’ boasts a cinema, hair and beauty salon, gym, Jacuzzi, library,

The bungalows, featuring similar interior finishes as the apartments, further benefit from private patios, car parking spaces and guest suites with en-suite bathrooms. Every apartment or bungalow comes with a National House Building Council guarantee, which covers against build defects for 10 years, giving you reassurance that your home is protected.

Those requiring a helping hand with household chores such as cooking, cleaning and shopping, or assistance with dressing and bathing can also take advantage of Mickle Hill’s Wellbeing Service.

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Fracking - Coming Soon to a Field Near You

By Alan Robertshaw Member of Haxby and Wigginton Against Fracking

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n case you are not already aware, York is sitting on top of what is claimed to be a huge shale gas field stretching right across Northern England from the Lancashire Coast to the North York Moors. Several companies are already lining up to exploit this resource and a drilled exploration well already exists in Wigginton, just outside York.

So what’s wrong with that you might ask. Well, fracking is the process of extracting gas from the shale by drilling wells down about 2 miles into the earth and then sideways into the shale beds. Lateral wells can reach 3.5 miles so they could easily be fracking under your house. Huge amounts of water and chemicals are then forced into the wells to separate the gas and pipe it to the surface.

This means, amongst other things: • The industry estimates there will be a minimum of 10 wells per site and 10 sites per licence area. This could mean 6,400 wells throughout North Yorkshire despoiling the natural beauty of the countryside, as each individual well can exploit only a small area.

• INEOS are on record as stating there will be a couple of thousand HGV journeys per well. This means an endless stream of additional heavy waggons on local roads to bring the needed water and chemicals to the sites and remove the fracking waste to be treated, probably at Leeds.

• Potentially large-scale pollution, as the water

and chemicals seep back to the surface causing a serious threat to people, wildlife and the natural environment.

• An increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere at a time when the UK is, according to Government policy, supposed to be moving away from fossil fuel dependency.

• Very few local jobs will be created as highly specialised roles could be filled by migrant gas industry workers. Additionally many jobs in tourism, agriculture and the food industry could be lost due to fracking. ‘Fracking is incompatible with tourism and with agriculture because fracking has a heavy industrial footprint on the landscape’. The Yorkshire Tourism industry alone is worth £7bn.

• Threat to health. Numerous reports have linked fracking to health problems. These include increase in asthma, migraines and cardiovascular problems.

There are genuine alternatives to fracking such as increased energy efficiency and greater use of renewables which can meet our future energy needs. Fracking is never going to. It is a shortterm fix at best, estimated to last for no more than thirty years.

Please do your own research and think carefully about whether you want fracking and to live in a gas field. Become the industry’s worst nightmare, a fully informed citizen and take action to prevent it.

For more information come to HAWAF meetings on the first Wednesday of the month 7.30 at Haxby Sports Bar or email hawagainstfracking@gmail.com or frackfreeyork@gmail.com Look up Haxby and Wigginton Against Fracking on Facebook and join our group.

Please sign our petition ‘Say No to Fracking in York’ https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ say-no-to-fracking-in-york-1

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“There’s a light ahead!” Dale gasped, climbing over the stile. “It must be the Inn.” “Get out the way.” Graham gave the young man a shove. “I need to see for myself.”

It was like peering through closed lids. Night had fallen, and a thick mist clung to the moor. Even if Dale hadn’t lost his compass, it would be no use to them now.

Not that Graham was ready to forgive Dale. It was just his luck to be paired up on this team building exercise with the most incompetent member of staff. His other colleagues would be cosied up in the bar by now, while he was lost on the moor with the village idiot.

“Sir, it’s there,” Dale insisted, “less than a mile away, I reckon.”

The mist parted and a faint light flickered. Finally, their destination was in sight – The Vengeful Goat Inn. “We’ll be there in twenty minutes,” Dale said, “as long as we stick to the path.”

“Let’s not delay,” Graham said firmly. “You go in front, and I’ll bring up the rear.” If there were any treacherous bogs, thought Graham, at least Dale will stumble into them first.

The footpath was flinty and narrow, but a welcome relief from the soft uneven moorland. The cold had crept into Graham’s joints and his feet were numb.

His wheezing breath punctuated every footfall, but there was a new sound. It was like something being dragged behind him.

“Halt!” Graham barked. “I heard something.”

The two men stopped. There was silence, as though the mist had stolen their ears as well as their eyes.

“What did it sound like?” Dale asked.

“Footsteps,” Graham frowned, “but it’s gone now.”

“Let’s hope it’s not that crazy ghost goat,” Dale laughed.

“Enough, Dale!” Graham said crossly. He had no time for superstitious nonsense, and didn’t care to be reminded about the stupid ghost story the inn keeper had told them over supper last night.

“Any more talk of ghosts and you’ll have a written warning on your desk come Monday morning.”

“Sorry, sir,” Dale muttered.

Graham might have known the legend would affect someone as gullible as Dale. The locals claimed

a vengeful goat haunted the moors, preying on travellers. It was nonsense of course, but just the sort of thing to spook a daft lad.

“Let’s crack on,” Graham said firmly.

As soon as they began to move, Graham heard the stumbling footsteps again. It was like something with a monstrous limp dragging its feet.

“Come on, pick up the pace!” Graham grew anxious. Sweat prickled his scalp. The faster they walked, the greater the urgency of the creature that shambled after them.

He dared not look over his shoulder, and regretted insisting Dale go first. The boy was expendable; Graham had to save himself.

The mist parted, revealing the creaking sign of the inn. Sanctuary was seconds away.

He pushed passed Dale and broke into a sprint.

The cloven clattering behind him grew louder. He reached the doorway and threw himself through it.

“Bar the door, the goat’s right behind me!” he shrieked to the barman. But too late, the creature snatched at his ankle, sending him sprawling. “It’s got me!” he cried, closing his eyes.

There was stunned silence, followed by laughter.

Graham felt Dale helping him to his feet.

“Something’s got you!” Dale laughed. “You said I’d lost it, but you’ve been trailing it behind you.” And Graham saw his beast was just the cord attached to his compass. It had been tangled around his boot all along.

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The Romans planted the vines and by the end of the first millennium, the wine had earned its place on royal tables. This was a still white wine made from black grapes but, when bottled, bubbles arising during the second fermentation could cause explosions. Even Dom Pérignon, the local monk who greatly improved it, tried hard to suppress them. Yet as early as 1531, sparkling wine had been successfully produced in Limoux near Carcassonne, and when the problem was eventually solved in Champagne, sparkling wine quickly gained favour.

Today, champagne is on the scene wherever you go in this endearing city, even in the cathedral. Almost totally destroyed in WWI, Notre-Dame has been painstakingly rebuilt, including its old stained glass windows, including a panel dedicated to wine making and Dom Pérignon. Bright contemporary windows

by Chagall are a stunning contrast, while the latest addition is a gift from Angela Merkel as a sign of reconciliation. Many of the statues and sculptures are

Royal? Just walk down the aisle and you will see a plaque marking the spot where Clovis, the first King of the Franks, was baptized by St Rémi on Christmas Day 496, followed by 3,000 of his men. According to legend, the king was anointed with a miraculous oil carried by a dove. The oil was later stored in St Rémi’s Abbey and only brought to the cathedral for coronations, returned to its rightful home after the ceremony in exchange for hostages the monks kept just in case. Altogether 25 French kings were crowned in Reims Cathedral, the last one in 1825.

Most notable perhaps was Charles VII, who regained his throne during the Hundred Years War aided by the charismatic John of Arc. Charging on horseback, sword drawn, her statue rises dramatically in front of the cathedral.

Back in town, trams glide quietly through the streets while visitors and locals lunch on Erlon Square, ‘ the Champs-Elysées’ of Reims, guarded by the slender Subé fountain and its Victory statue. Others relax in the parks, wander around gleaming stores and quaint shopping arcades or head for St Rémi, now a basilica, the Fine Arts Museum or the ‘Musée de la Reddition’ where at 2.41am, on May 7th 1945, the German High Command surrendered unconditionally to the Allies in the school which served as their headquarters. Today, Reims hosts concerts and exhibitions all year round, first class theatre shows and festivals, celebrating Champagne, folk culture or the legendary Joan of Arc. But no visit to the city would be complete without a guided tour in a Champagne House, such as Veuve Cliquot, named after a 27 year old widow who in 1804, well ahead of her time, took over her husband’s business. Cavernous chalk pits, originally dug by the Romans for building material, are now the Cliquot wine cellars, a vast underground maze stretching for 25km on three levels and storing 100 million bottles of champagne in perfect conditions.

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What does this mean to holidaymakers? Well less choice if you visit one of their shops. As a result, Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy said the operator would increase support for independent agents. “At Jet2holidays we are committed to further increasing our support for independents. There is now a fantastic opportunity for our independent retail partners to grow their business with us. They are

now the only place on the high street where people can book our awardwinning package holidays.”

Here at Conexo Travel you can still book Jet2holidays; we are an impartial independent Travel Agency with over 400 suppliers and we do not have targets to sell a specific brand. We will only sell you a holiday that suits you. You will pleased to know that we match Jet2holidays prices, so not only do you get a great package deal with only £60pp deposit, 22kgs luggage and transfers included (on beach holidays) you also get our first class customer service as we take care off all the travel documents for you and can even check you in online so you don’t have to worry about it.

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Renault Zoe - Impressive electric range for a small price tag Around town, however, the Zoe is perfectly capable. Visibility is good, it’s comfortable, easy to drive and its relatively small size makes for easy parking. The steering is rather vague, though, and the regenerative brakes are rather grabby.

How does it look?

We think the Zoe is pretty and very chic, and one of the most attractive-looking EVs on sale today.

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ith its new Z.E.40 battery, the Renault Zoe now boasts a real-world range of up to 184 miles. Simon Davis puts it to the test.

The Renault Zoe could be the Twizy quadricycle’s older sister. However, the Zoe is a proper family car with five seats, a boot and a useable real-world electric driving range. It’s also a zero-emissions vehicle, meaning it qualifies for the government’s full £4,500 plug-in car grant, and there is no vehicle excise duty.

What’s new?

The Zoe has been facelifted for 2017 and gains a new battery – the Z.E.40. There’s also the new Signature Nav top-level trim. This new battery dramatically increases its appeal compared with its rivals. The quoted 250-mile range is based on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), however, and Renault says that realistically this will be closer to 184 miles in summer and 124 miles in the winter.

What’s under the bonnet?

Our test vehicle was fitted with Renault’s R90 electric motor, developing 91bhp and 220Nm of torque, giving a 0-60mph time of 13.3 seconds and a top speed of 84mph. The Zoe comes with a home-charging unit, so you’ll be able to replenish its batteries in as little as seven hours.

What’s it like to drive?

While the electric motor reaches 30mph in a timely fashion, it takes a long time to reach open road speeds, so the Zoe isn’t ideal for long-distance drives.

What’s it like inside?

That low price point is apparent in the cabin, where you’ll find plenty of cheap and scratchy plastic surfaces. Compared with the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq Electric, the Zoe’s interior is a let-down.

It wins on space, however. Two adults can sit in relative comfort in the back seats as long as the front passengers are not too tall. Boot space stands at a decent 338 litres.

What’s the spec like?

Standard equipment is fairly generous: even entrylevel models include Renault’s R-Link infotainment system and satellite navigation. Our mid-range Dynamique Nav specification test car had a hands-free key card, DAB radio, Bluetooth audio streaming and rear parking sensors.

Prices for the Renault Zoe start at just £14,245, considerably less than its rivals. However, that does not include the mandatory monthly battery hire fee, which costs upwards of £59 per month based on mileage.

If you want buy the Zoe and battery outright, the entry-level i-Expression Nav model is £19,845.

Verdict The Zoe earns points for being one of the most affordable electric cars on the market. It’s not going to amaze you with its dynamic abilities, but as an urban daily driver its superior range, practical interior and attractive looks make it hard to beat in this segment.

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one of the characters from the book, including the unmistakable footprint of the Gruffalo! When you track down signs of the character, point your phone’s camera at them and the app magically brings them to life. Thanks to augmented reality technology, the characters appear to blend in within the forest around you. See www.forestry.gov.uk/ gruffalo, remember to download the app at home first and share your photos on social media using #GruffaloSpotters

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Local events in the York area this month YORK ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY

Aelred’s Church Hall, Fifth Avenue, York Y031 0PN. (off Melrosegate - 5 minutes from York University) Live Band. All Welcome - no partners needed and all dances walked through and “called.”

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

Last Tuesday of the month 1-3pm. Acomb Memory Café, Acomb.

JUMBLE SALE WITH SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES

3rd Wednesday of the month 1.30-3.30pm. Forget Me Not Memory Cafe, Tang Hall

Saturday 21 October 2-4pm in the Village Hall, Sheriff Hutton. Raising funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

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

ST GEORGES 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.

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YORK SECOND SUNDAY CEILIDHS

Sunday 8 October We meet every month at 7.30 –10pm at St

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET Saturday 7 October Market opens 10.30am-1.30pm. www.hovingham-market.org.uk

STRENSALL & HUNTINGTON WI MEETING

Tuesday 17 October Iced Yorkshire cake icing demonstration Competition: Four iced fairy cakes. 7.15pm in Strensall Village Hall. New members always welcome.

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

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York Musical Theatre Company presents

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18 – 21 October

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

STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP MEETING

Wednesday 25 October 7.15 pm in the Village Hall, Strensall. Medieval Church of All Saints, Peasholme Green. A welcome return of Ben Reeves from YAT to talk about his recent project and finds from the church, graveyard and medieval buildings.

Non-members are welcome at all meetings and visits except the AGM in November. There is a small charge of £3 payable at the door or on the visit.

NEW EARSWICK SHARING TOGETHER

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

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

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB

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

Any queries phone Val on 01904 761282

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10am til 4pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall.

If you would like to book a stall please contact Sue on 01904 861696 or 07834 637003

EVENTS AT HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL

SMILEY RILEY SILVER RIBBON BALL

Saturday 21 October York Racecourse. Doors open at 6.45pm. £45 per ticket of £400 (table of 10). Drinks reception, 5.15’s Band, auction, 3 course meal, complimentary photo booth.

Telephone 07818 506476 or wwwthesmileyrileyfund.co.uk

COFFEE AND TEA ON THE GREEN

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

FAYRE IN AID OF PARKINSONS UK, YORK BRANCH Saturday 7 October

Sunday 15 October ‘Frances Brody’, author of the Kate Shackleton mysteries. 2pm. A Yorkshire author, born and breed in Leeds, Frances has brought us Kate Shackleton sleuth extraordinaire. Her first crime novel ‘Dying in the Wool’ is set in the mills of West Yorkshire. Now with six books under her belt, all set in Yorkshire, including ‘Death at the Seaside’, Frances is set to launch a new book in October.

Frances has also written Somewhere Behind The Morning, Sixpence In Her Shoe and Sisters On Bread Street. She has also written many stories and plays for BBC Radio and scripts for television.

A Natural born story teller, this promise to be a great afternoon.

Tickets are £5 each and can be obtained by going online to www.haxbymemorialhall.co.uk or by post to Denise Moss,16 Mallard Way, Haxby,

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RV ROGER APPLE WEEKEND

Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 October It’ll be all things ‘fruity’ at RV Roger’s Plant Centre, Pickering for a weekend of celebrations of the Apple. With tastings, Juicing, our artist in residence, plus guidance from some of the top fruit experts on orchard planning, pruning, and selection - there’ll be plenty to look forward to, plus chance to try out some of the 240 different apple varieties on show! RV Roger is a traditional, third-generation family-owned business, situated in Pickering for over 100 years. They specialise in growing roses, shrubs, and bulbs of a massive range, and are one of the UK’s top fruit tree growers winning multiple awards at shows up and down the country! The Apple Weekend promises to give lots of fun and interest, entry is free to everyone, and gates are open from 9am each day.

For more information see www.rvroger.co.uk, or email sales@rvroger.co.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

FRIENDS OF HUNTINGTON LIBRARY COFFEE MORNING

Monday 2 October 10am - noon. 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 friendsofhuntingtonlibrary@gmail.com or call 01904 552669. www.friendsofhuntingtonlibrary.weebly.com

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JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE Saturday 7 October The American Dream - A fantastic, unique, concert style performance of Miss Saigon with York’s best voices. Be absorbed into the passionate love story set in Vietnam and the USA. Experience the horror of war and its devastating effects. Add to this an epic mini concert from Broadway! Something for everyone. A Bev Jones Music Company spectacular!

Sunday 8 October Steve Cassidy Band and Friends - The Steve Cassidy Band will play a wide range of music, including rock and country, gentle ballads, a few new items and a few surprises!

Saturday 14 October The Wicked Wizard of Oz - Join the Victoria Rooke School of Dance and Drama at the beginning of Wicked where Elphaba (the Witch of the west) meets Glinda (the Witch of the north). Then let Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man & Lion take you on a whirlwind fantasy journey to the enchanted Land of Oz. This exciting story is told in Drama, Song and Dance including Ballet, Modern Jazz, Tap, Street Dance and Contemporary ballet.

Wednesday 18 October to Saturday 21 October Something Wonderful - Step into the enchanting world of Rodgers & Hammerstein with an evening of some of their most captivating songs. See page 51 Sunday 22 October The York Gospel Choir Celebration - Clear your head, feel the flow and relax as we celebrate the best of York’s gospel scene. Gospel choirs young and old will be performing some of the classic pieces and songs you may have never heard before. www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

EVENING CEILIDH IN AID OF KEEP YOUR PET 7.30pm - 10.30pm at Bishopthorpe Social Club.

Come and have a fun evening with the Alterego Ceilidh Band.

See page 72 for more details.

STRENSALL LIBRARY

Saturday 7 October 10am – 12pm. Fun Palace. Free for the community and delivered by the community. So if you fancy learning how to batik paint, crochet or knit why not pop on down and one of our community demonstrators will be pleased to show you!

Likewise, if you have a skill or hobby that you would like to share and demonstrate to others in our Fun Palace, please get in touch.

Tuesday 24 October 3.45pm – 4.30pm. Free Halloween craft session for children aged 5-11 years. Please book your child’s place in advance of the session. We will be making spooky milk bottle monsters!

Wednesday 25 October 2.30pm-3.30pm. Strensall Library Reading Group will be discussing this year’s Big City Read which is “To Catch A Rabbit” by Helen Cadbury. If you would like to join in with this group, please let Library staff know in advance so that we can provide you with a copy of this FREE giveaway book!

Strensall Library’s U5 Story Time runs on Mondays 3.30pm-4pm. We are continuing to look for more volunteers on a rotation basis (each volunteer once a month) to help deliver this weekly session. Stories, nursery rhymes, play with musical instruments, glove puppets and musical lycra and “Guess What’s in the Bag” are offered in each session.

We are also looking for the following volunteers – IT Buddies, Events Assistants and Local Library Volunteers. Please contact Sarah at the Library if you are interested. www.exploreyork.org.uk

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21 OCTOB E R – 5 NOVE M B E R

Creepy Halloween – not for the faint-hearted!

Explore the uninhabited, out of bounds, spooky East Wing • Discover a place of mysteries and strange tales • Come face to face with mutant spiders and creepy creatures • Surprises at every turn…

And for younger visitors…fun spooky activities!

Castle Howard – for Halloween half term squeals and Christmas treats 18 NOVE M B E R – 23 DECE M B E R

Heavenly Christmas – a treat for all the family Angels on High: spectacular decoration – a host of angels throughout the grand state rooms • Peek into Father Christmas’s Magical Garden • Gingerbread Castle Howard returns by popular demand • Exclusive Father Christmas experiences (separate price, pre-book online) PLUS festive food, and a feast of shopping in gift shops, farm shop, garden centre, and cosy indoor market

See website for details of opening and ticket prices.

Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA www.castlehoward.co.uk 01653 648333

BURTON AGNES HALL

28 October - 5 November Spooky Woodland Trail - Intrepid visitors are invited on an eerie hunt round the Hall’s atmospheric woodland, where clues are hidden amidst spooky Halloween scenes of witches, spiders and ghosty figures. Once the entire puzzle has been solved, a treat awaits in the Gift Shop!

28 October - 29 October Michaelmas Fair - Join us for a bustling street fair, celebrating the traditional feast of St Michael and marking the end of the farming year. During this weekend, visitors will find beautiful, local and hand crafted gifts and produce in the grounds of the striking Hall. For more information see page 32

WIGGINTON & HAXBY WI MEETING

Tuesday 3 October 7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Annual Meeting to elect our committee and president for 2017-18.

More details of our WI on our website wiggihaxbywi.wordpress.com

YORK CEMETERY

Sunday 1 October Military Heories in the Cemetery. 2pm. Visit the graves of military heroes and hear their stories. www.yorkcemetery.org.uk

ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE GARDENING CLUB MEETING

Tuesday 17 October This year,The Geoffrey Smith Memorial Lecture is an illustrated talk entitled “Scarborough’s Parks and Pleasure Grounds” by Roger Burnett of Scarborough Borough Council Dept and Britain in Bloom Judge. The meeting starts at 7.30pm in the Conference Hall, Askham Bryan College, Askham Bryan, York, YO23 3FR. Members free admission, visitors £5 on the door, all are welcome.

For more details about the club please visit our website www.abcgardeningclub.org.uk

DUNNINGTON BONFIRE, FIREWORKS, & LIVE MUSIC

Saturday 4 November Eastfield Showfield, Dunnington.

See page 70 for more information. Tickets available from www.dunningtonfayre.org.uk

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STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS AUTUMN CONCERT

Saturday 7 October 7.30 pm in Howden Minster. The title of this concert will be ‘Hallelujah! - Handel to Cohen’ and will be a wonderful celebration of music, both sacred and secular, through the ages. Needless to say, we shall be including Handel’s inspiring ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ from ‘The Messiah’, and the late Leonard Cohen’s beautiful ‘Halleluljah!’ This concert will also feature the beautiful solo voice of Eleanor Audet.

Tickets will cost £7.50 (under 16s free) available on the door and there will be refreshments and a raffle during the interval.

Further details from www. stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB AGM

Tuesday 10 October 7.30pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Wigginton York YO32 2PL. Would all members please try to attend and enjoy a social evening with friends.

New members are very welcome so why not come and see what we are all about.

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY

Monday 9 October 5 mile circular walk. Mill Green via The Durham Ox. Meet 9.30 am at the car park of The Durham Ox, Crayke. Contact Bob Jowett 01904 764702, bob. jowett1@btopenworld.com Wednesday 11 October Open meeting. Talk by the Environment Agency on invasive species ( Himalayan Balsam, Giant Hogweed etc). 7pm Strensall Village Hall. Non members most welcome.

Saturday 14 October Litter Pick in and around the Foss Basin. Meet at Foss Islands Road bridge, opposite Halfords. Work

gloves and stout footwear advised.

For more information, contact Barry Thomas 01904 490081, Barry1thomas@googlemail.com

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

CHARITY AUTUMN FAIR

Saturday 14 October 10am to 1.30pm at Huntington Methodist Church.

Refreshments including morning coffee and light lunches will be available, stalls include cakes, crafts, gifts, plants and bric-a-brac. All proceeds to be shared between The Leprosy Mission, York Against Cancer and The Wilberforce Trust.

ANNUAL ARCHIVE EXHIBITION WITH SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP

Sunday 15 October 1pm – 4pm at the Village Hall titled ‘The Changing Face of Sheriff Hutton.’ This will be an excellent opportunity to browse through different aspects of the archives, meet others and exchange memories, donate any artefacts, photographs and maps or bring in materials for scanning. You can be certain of a very interesting afternoon.

Free admission with a small donation towards refreshments.

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON AGAINST FRACKING MEETINGS First Wednesday of the month 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Haxby Sports Bar, North Lane.

See page 12 for more information

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!

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Bingo, Raffle and lots of prizes. Men welcome also.

BAND NIGHTS October 14th The 5.15s November 11th Branded By Fire

Wedding Venue We can now host your special day.

Free room hire!

Haxby Sports Bar • 5 TVs Sky / BT Sports • Free Function Room T: 01904 768300 North Lane, Haxby YO32 3JP www.haxbysportsandsocialclub.co.uk See page 6 for more information Wednesday 13 December Christmas Carol Service. 1.45pm - 3.15pm at All Saints Church in Huntington.

See page 72 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

THE ROYAL LIFESAVING SOCIETY SAVE A BABY'S LIFE FREE WORKSHOPS

Thursday 19 October 7pm at Bootham Junior School, Rawcliffe Lane.

Book with Catherine on catherinebutt71@hotmail. com Saturday 28 October 10am at The Hive, Manor School, Poppleton.

Book with Katie on kteastle@ntlworld.com

Monday 6 November 1pm at Strensall Methodist Church. Book with Linda on 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 MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS SOMETHING WONDERFUL

Wednesday 18 - Saturday 21 October The enchanting music of Rodgers and Hammerstein. At the Joseph Rowntree Theatre.

Tickets £14. Box office 01904 501935. www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

DEMENTIA FORWARD WELLBEING CAFE Tuesdays 10.30am-12 noon at Easingwold, Methodist Church, Easingwold. £3 per person includes cake and hot drinks. If you would like to join us please contact 01904 692473.

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Tuesday 3 October 6 miles from The Crown CP Hutton le Hole YO62 6UA Wednesday 4 October 10 miles from Burnt Yates village CP 10 miles from Easingwold Galtres Centre CP Saturday 7 October 10 mile Public Transport walk 8.43 Northern Rail from York to Harrogate to catch 9.30 bus No. 24 to Summerbridge Wednesday 11 October 10 miles from Bishop Wilton VH CP Tuesday 17 October 8 miles from Station Lane North Grimston Wednesday 18 October 11 miles from Fountains Abbey VC CP 10 miles from Hackness VH CP Saturday 21 October 10.5 miles Public Transport walk 8.18 Northern Rail from York to Halifax to catch 10.00 bus No.522 from King Edward Street to Illingworth Wednesday 25 October 11 miles from Welburn Church (near Castle Howard) Full details can be found on our website yorkramblers.org.uk or eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk

RSPB YORK LOCAL GROUP

Thursday 12 October 7.30pm. Illustrated talk on “Iceland – a land of fire, ice, waterfalls and midges” by Ian Newton.

Ian, who lives in York, is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society and has specialised in Wildlife Photography for over 30 years. He will be showing us images from a late spring trip to Iceland, including most of the special birds that breed there. It’s the stunning scenery that also makes this such a popular destination and the talk will include video clips and landscape photos taken with innovative techniques.

Tuesday 24 October 2.30pm. Illustrated talk on “The Hen Harrier Life+ Project” by Aimée Nicholson.

This is an exciting five-year programme of Hen Harrier conservation running until 2019. The LIFE project combines satellite tagging, on-theground monitoring, nest protection, investigations work, awareness-raising; and working with volunteer raptor field workers, landowners and local communities to protect hen harriers across northern England and southern and eastern Scotland. Aimée Nicholson, the Community Engagement Officer for the North of England, will be speaking about these magnificent birds, the threat they face and what the RSPB are doing to help them.

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Entrance £3 Group members, £3.50 non-members. Non-members welcome.

There is an interval with free hot and cold refreshments.

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Saturday 7 October Autumn Open Day. 10am to 3pm. Visit the Nursery (a registered Charity) and look around our unique and historic railway builings, greenhouses and railway memorabilia. Autumn bedding plants and shrubs, herbs, alpines and perennials will be on sale. Tea, coffee and homemade cake will be available, too. www.poppletonrailwaynursery.co.uk

EVENTS AT ST NICK'S

Sunday 1 October Fungi Foray. 12-1pm. Can I eat it? Come on a walk looking for fungi in the nature reserve and learning more about them.

Followed by refreshments. Free entry, donations welcome and booking recommended.

Saturday 7 October Night-time Wildlife Safari! 6-7.30pm. A night-time wildlife walk and activities exploring what animals come out in the dark such as bats, moths, beetles and more! Suitable for ages 4+. Please book ahead.

Saturday 14 October Autumn Fayre. 1-5pm. Free event for all ages to

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celebrate nature’s harvest with apple juicing, bake off, music, cider, willow weaving, stalls & lots more.

grab some popcorn and settle in for one of the greatest horror movies of all time.

All events start at St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, YO10 3ST. Telephone 01904 411821. www.stnicks.org.uk

Friday 24 November 7pm. Dirty Dancing (12a)

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Wednesday 18 October Glorious gardens by Sarah Hops Wednesday 15 November Demonstration of seasonal delights by Ann Simpson.

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

FILM AT THE FOLK HALL

Friday 27 October ‘Psycho’ (15) at 7pm. At the New Earswick Folk Hall, YO324AQ. The masterpiece by Alfred Hitchcock will be showing as a Halloween special so come along,

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Friday 13 October - Sunday 15 October Relive the amazing spirit and camaraderie of World War 2 and enjoy the various re-enactments, entertainment and vehicle displays along the line at Pickering, Levisham, Goathland and Grosmont stations.

Thursday 26 - Sunday 29 October 6pm. Join us aboard the spooky Halloween Train.

For more information visit www.nymr.co.uk

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Saturday 21 October Alien Bugs & Autumn Trails - Each clue on our selfguided trails will lead you closer to your prize. Free with standard admission.

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Saturday 7 October Stargazing evening - Explore the wonders of the night sky, including star clusters, nebulae and galaxies under the guidance of the York Astronomical Society experts. If the weather is poor we’ll move indoors for a fascinating presentation about what is above the clouds.

Friday 13 October Moth night - Wrap up warmly and join our experts to set some traps and inspect the fascinating catch from last night.

Tuesday 24 October Fungi Foray - Join in the hunt for fungi around the arboretum. See what you can find and have your specimens identified by our expert, Malcolm Greaves. Will it be colourful, will it be unusual, who can tell?

For more information or to book on any of the above, visit www.yorkshirearboretum.org

CREEPY HALLOWEEN AT CASTLE HOWARD

Saturday 21 October - Sunday 5 November Let your imagination run wild this half term as you explore the ‘haunted’ East Wing of Castle Howard - uninhabited and out of bounds to visitors for many years. For Halloween 2017 it will be ‘haunted’ by a cast of imaginary spooky characters and creatures, designed to thrill and surprise unwary visitors. Definitely not for the faint-hearted, this half term Halloween experience

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STARGAZING EVENING Saturday 7th October 7-10pm

Explore the wonders of the night sky with York Astronomical Society Adults £4, Children £2 To book and find out about this and much more go to yorkshirearboretum.org/events The Yorkshire Arboretum, Castle Howard, York YO60 7BY T: 01653 648598 Registered charity 1044931

will thrill younger visitors, and give their parents a glimpse into a part of Castle Howard not normally open to the public.

And for the little ones, there will be story telling and Halloween trails, plus a dressing up competition, for a less scary but equally fun day out. www.castlehoward.co.uk

Book early for our Christmas Disco Party Nights Beechwood Close Hotel, 19 Shipton Road, York YO30 5RE | Tel: 01904 658378 www.beechwoodclose.co.uk

display. We’ve got different shapes, sizes and shades of orange which have all been grown in the Garden. Normal entrance fees apply.

Saturday 21 October Amazing Apple Day. 10am - 4pm.

For more information see page 34 www.helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk

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1 – 31 October Pumpkin and squash display - 10am -4.30pm each day. Be inspired for Halloween by coming along to see our amazing pumpkin and squash

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.

To book an audition please email; wearetheatre@googlemail.com with your name, contact number, age (if under 18) and preferred audition date.

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Saturday 7 October Beginners Jive lesson followed by an evening of dancing to latin and ballroom music. 6.30pm 7.30pm at Melodie Park, Wigginton. Tickets £15 to include a jacket potato with chilli or cheese and a choice of desserts. Tickets must be purchased in advance from Bluebird Care, 8 Devonshire Court, Green Lane Trading Estate, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 5PD. Telephone 01904 691992 or email york@bluebirdcare.co.uk. Fully licensed bar, raffle.

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Sunday 5 November Bonfire & Firework Spectacular. Admission by ticket only. See page 63 or www.poppletoncentre. org.uk for more details.

Friday 17 November Christmas market. www.poppletoncentre.org.uk

THE ST ANDREW SOCIETY OF YORK Thursday 12 October Monthly Ladies Circle meeting at the York Novotel Hotel.

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 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.

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Monday 2 October 12.30pm. ‘Soup Social’ with guest speaker in the village hall.

Wednesday 4 October 4pm. Healing Seminar with John Woolmer. 7.30pm Healing Service Friday 6 October 6pm. Open evening at Durlston Drive. Inviting 11 to 15 year olds for a taster session of football, hockey, cricket or tennis with coaching. Meet ‘Ace’ from the TV series Gladiators. Parents welcome.

Saturday 7 October 7.30pm. Strensalls Got Talent at the village hall.

For more on the above and other events in Strensall visit www.strensallstmarys.org.uk

HAXBY SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB Saturday 14 October The 5.15s.

Saturday 11 November Branded By Fire. www.haxbysportsandsocialclub.co.uk

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Shy Lottie here needs a quiet new home with a patient and understanding family.

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by Catriona Moon BSc(Hons) BVSc CertAVP(EP) MRCVS Station House Vets Acupuncture is a complementary medicine and involves inserting fine, solid needles into the body for pain relief or, in some cases, to help the body deal with other diseases.

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The needles block the pain messages and encourage the brain and central nervous system to produce more of the body’s natural painkillers. Acupuncture may help to reset the body’s normal functioning in nonpainful conditions.

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Your pet may show 1 of 3 responses to treatment: 1. They may seem a bit stiffer or more uncomfortable.

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