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Editors Letter

W

elcome to the September edition.

As our summer ends and we return from holiday breaks, extravagant or low-key, local or far away, we are clearly refreshed and looking to make tracks with a rush of local events. And typical of this time are our village shows, such as the Strensall Show on Saturday 3rd September, where we can witness seemingly timeless devotion in pursuit of that perfect leek, turnip, set of 3 onions, 3 flowering heads, or rhubarb jam. I am always amazed at how good the produce looks, and reminded of my failings when I have tried to grow vegetables –too small, ridiculously shaped or diseased to show at my local event! Maybe next year I will put more effort in....

With an eye to our younger readers, we welcome a new columnist to the Handy Mag. Emily, a local

This month’s features General Emily’s Column

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Business Features MB Plumbing and Drains MV Mobility

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Community Retreat from it all

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Local Groups

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Events

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teenager, is going to be writing a monthly piece for the magazine as part of her fund raising activities for a trip to Kenya next year to help build schools in rural areas.

She is a very busy person as you can read from her column on page 16.

If you have any comments about the magazine please send them to me at the email address below. Its always good to know how people use the magazine and I’m always keen to improve it if improvement is necessary!

Well done to Kaye Hartas of Wigginton for winning the July competition.

Until next month…

Marianne

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Choral Evensong at St Mary’s Church in Thirsk at 3pm.

On Saturday 15th October, the Singers will be performing a concert entitled ‘O Sing Joyfully’ at 7.30pm at St Thomas’ Church in Brompton near Northallerton. The evening’s entertainment will include some favourite sacred works by Mozart, Weelkes, Stainer, Tchaikovsky and Wood, with a lighter second half featuring songs from the shows and some saxophone solos.

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i, my name is Emily and I am going to be writing a new monthly column for the Handy Mag. It’s quickly coming to the end of the summer holidays, and it’ll be back to the monotonous school routine before you know it. If, like me, you are going back into year 11 then I wish you luck in all of your upcoming exams, if not then enjoy it whilst you can - and make the most of it!

Most people go back to school either feeling refreshed from a long busy holiday and ready for working, or feeling flat having just spent their annual break sat around with little to do other than update their facebook page. Not me. I have spent the majority of my holidays rushing from Pony Camp, to a weekend away with a friend, down to Granny’s, back home for about 25 minutes (in which time I am expected to unpack and re-pack!), to another friend’s house and then straight up to Northumberland for a camping trip! Phew...

My return to school will be a chance to regain normality, do something constructive and get the motivation to fit in a few dog walks. For those of you who have a canine companion, you will know how much more appealing a hot drink sat by the computer is, when the alternative is taking the dog out for a walk on a typical rainy Yorkshire summer’s day. This is why I advise you now, if it is a warm day (which are becoming more and more rare) then either step outside with a friend, go to the beach with the family or go on the internet and search for walks you can do. And take the dog with you!

Good luck back at school; and see you next month,

E m ily

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FOOD

Meals in Minutes Perfect for outdoor eating, this filling Mediterranean flavoured portable feast makes a change from the usual sandwiches and sausage rolls.

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Picnic Loaf

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• Brush the inside wall of the loaf with some good quality olive oil. For extra flavour spread a thin layer of red or green pesto sauce or sun dried tomato paste inside the loaf.

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• You can make an extra filling layer with the breadcrumbs removed from the loaf by blending them in a food processor for a few seconds with a little olive oil, crushed garlic and fresh basil.

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Phnom Penh Cambodia’s beguiling capital

Sizzling in the sun or drenched in monsoon rain, Phnom Penh takes you by surprise.

Chaotic and relaxed all in one, with bustling lanes and tree-lined boulevards, Buddhist temples, exotic markets and three rivers, the Mekong, the Bassac and the Sap, meeting within sight of the Royal Palace.

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Wat, cargo vessels, sampans and frail tourist boats bobbing at anchor. Sail down to the Mekong and you discover bamboo houses along the shore and floating villages where children dive in brown waters and fishermen haul in their nets in the setting sun. The city roofs glow coppery gold across the water and when the cool evening breeze sweeps along the promenade, locals come down to the river, friends holding hands, families sharing a picnic, hawkers selling incense and lotus bloom for the shrines.

Flags from many nations fly high above it all and across Sisowath Quay, outdoor cafés with plush cushions and rattan chairs add a whiff of colonial days.

Phnom Penh’s main attractions are conveniently close to the waterfront. Built during the French protectorate, the Royal Palace is a delightful oasis of lawns and trees, dotted with colonnades, spires and overlapping roofs. You find a pavilion donated by Napoleon III, an ‘Emerald Buddha’ made of crystal and a Pagoda claiming 5000 silver tiles, mostly tucked under a carpet. Visiting monks pose for photographs among

the bougainvillea and marvel at the lofty flourishes of Khmer architecture. Others head for the nearby National Museum and its fabulous treasures displayed in a maze of lotus ponds and open galleries.

Today, Buddhism is back after the dark Pol Pot years and spirit houses and temples pop up all over town. Most popular is Wat Phnom, perched on the only hill around. On this spot some 600 years ago, Lady Penh found sacred Buddha images, thus giving the city its name, the hill (Phnom) of Penh. City folk climb up the steps, past mythological lions and snakes, to burn incense and make a wish. Fortune tellers make a brisk trade, monkeys scamper on the slopes and the resident elephant waits for his next ride around the park.

Phnom Penh is easy to explore on foot, as long as you don’t cross too many roads. Streets are on a grid pattern, enclosed

by Parisian-style boulevards fragrant with frangipani. You find gold shops and shoe-shine boys, tailors and printers working on the pavements, smoke-filled barbecues and honking traffic ready to pounce at countdown lights. Rickshaws and bicycles weave through it all, laden with multicoloured balloons or household goods, orange-robed monks carry alms bowls and umbrellas and now and then a wedding party files through an entrance draped in lilies and silver bananas. What looks like bottles of squash at the roadside is motorbike fuel. The old French Quarter is worth a peep for its leafy lanes and stylish mansions but for local colour, the markets are a must, whether you are looking for fresh fruit or fried spiders, bags, books, clocks, silk, fake designer goods or stone carvings. Bargaining is hard work but there is always time to relax at the end of the day and watch the sunset over the Mekong.

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s I’m writing this, the summer holidays are just beginning and people are venturing off on their travels. One of the advantages of a ‘staycation’ the UK has to be the ease of taking pets, especially dogs, along with you.

When travelling abroad we consider the possibility of diseases that are not common at home, both for ourselves and our pets. But what about when we travel to different parts of our own country? One such condition that affects our dogs is lungworm, caused by the parasite Angiostrongylus vasorum. Relatively new to the UK, Lungworm is becoming more prevalent, particularly in the south and south west of the country and south Wales. It is currently rarely seen in Yorkshire but could become more widespread in the future.

The adult worms live in the right side of the heart and the blood vessels around it, where they lay their eggs. The larvae hatch out and move into the lungs, from where they are coughed up, swallowed by the dog and then shed in the faeces. Once in the faeces, slugs and snails eat the larvae which then undergo further development in these intermediate hosts before being transferred back into dogs when either the slug or snail is eaten or by consumption of their slime. The larvae then burrow through the gut wall and end up travelling in the bloodstream back to the heart and pulmonary vessels to start the whole lifecycle all over again. The whole process takes just 1-2 months.

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which eat the larvae from slugs and carry them within their systems until they themselves are eaten by a dog or fox.

Any dog can become infected with lungworm but it is probably more common in young dogs, less than 2 years of age, and it can be fatal if left untreated.

Symptoms

When a dog is infected with lungworm they can show symptoms in 3 different ways, 1. Cardio-respiratory- signs you would see are coughing, difficulty breathing, breathing faster than normal or becoming breathless more easily than normal on walks.

2. Coagulopathies- this is where the blood doesn’t clot properly and you would see bleeding into the skin, excessive bruising, prolonged bleeding from wounds, nose bleeds, pale mucous membranes or bleeding into the eye.

3. Neurological- this is involving the nervous system and you would see behavioural changes, fits, paralysis, inco-ordination or spinal pain.

The presenting signs of a dog with lungworm infection are varied and can affect a lot of different organ systems in the body, making diagnosing lungworm quite tricky. The other difficulty is that their isn’t one specific diagnostic test for the condition. Diagnosis is usually based on a mixture of the presenting signs and history along with diagnostic tests including blood samples, x rays and looking for the larvae either in washes from the lungs or in faecal samples.

Treatment

There are 2 main ways to treat lungworm, one with a ‘spot-on’ on the back of the neck and the other with a course of worming granules given over 7 days. The spot-on is a one off treatment with only a small number of dogs needing a second treatment, it also protects against several other parasites, including fleas, ear mites, lice and mites and some types of worms. It is also the mainstay of lungworm prevention when applied every 4 weeks Other ways in which to minimise the risk of your dog picking up lungworm are to clean up faeces as soon as possible and reduce the likelihood of your dog coming into contact with slugs and snails and their slime trails. This can be done by not letting your dog drink from puddles or dirty water bowls outside and keeping paths and patios clear of slime trails and all toys inside the house when not in use.

Luckily in Yorkshire we are yet to have a serious problem with lungworm but with changes in climate and increases in travelling its still something we need to be aware of.

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Her fur has grown back beautifully and she continues to put on a healthy amount of weight.

Tinker enjoys chatting to staff and loves human company. She is, however, still a little shy when it comes to physical contact. She needs to learn to trust you before she will show her true personality but when she does its worth it.

She would be a lovely addition to any household with no other pets or very young children. She needs somewhere she can gain confidence and trust in a few people and continue to blossom into the affectionate cat we know she is deep down.

The second lady is Lilly. Lilly came to us as a pregnant stray so her long-stay is not down to her been un-adoptable, she’s just had two bundles of fur to raise! Lilly gave birth to two gorgeous chubby

boys around 12 weeks ago and would really like a home of her own now they have gone. She is incredibly affectionate and loves nothing more than giving ‘hugs’ to anyone who offers attention. She would happily live in most homes, even with children and other cats.

We’re hoping both these little ladies won’t hang around for long so please contact the centre if you are interested in these girls or any other cats we may have at the moment – 01904 760356.

We are pleased to report that our longest stay cats Seamus & Tristan, which were featured in the Handymag, have found themselves a wonderful new home where they are living life to the full!

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Planting ahead I love this month, it gives me carte blanche for thinking about something I adore: spring flowering bulbs.

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If daffodils and other narcissus are planted whatever you go for, unless you choose the from now onwards, they have a good chance very elite super-pricey bulbs, they’ll represent to grow roots and start to build up energy for superb value for money. If you’re looking to making a great display next spring. plant a large expanse, perhaps a bank or Choose your daffodils carefully and you the area along the sides of the drive, go for can have a display starting in late winter (from daffodils by the sack rather than by the bag. varieties such as ‘February Gold’) right through I’m a real fan of crocus – choose from until mid-spring. When looking through the purple, lilac, striped, cream, yellow, orange or selection in catalogues or on garden centre white. They’re very good value, but here’s a shelves, just check flowering times which will word of warning – I always find that the superbe clearly indicated on the pack. Sometimes bargain priced mega-bags of crocus contain this will be as numerals a lot of yellow and orange rather than actual dates. For crocus which the sparrows Spring flowering bulbs are example, February to March love to shred. It’s better could be indicated as 2-3 or generally completely hardy value to pay a little more for sometimes even II-III. in our climate and will keep smaller single colour bags Spring flowering bulbs are coming year after year. and avoid the yellows and generally completely hardy oranges. in our climate so unless Once established, spring hit by serious extremes of weather (such as bulbs multiply quite rapidly, so you should prolonged flooding), they will keep coming end up with more than you started with – this year after year. means it’s important to plant at the suggested There should be planting depths written on the distances apart, even if it may feel a little packs of bulbs you buy or order, but if not it is sparse for the first year or two. If you want a generally better to plant slightly too deep rather high-impact look from the start, then you can than too shallowly. As a guide, I would advise plant a little closer than suggested, but bear planting at roughly three times the height of the in mind the bulbs will become congested and bulb. If planted too shallowly they don’t perform need lifting and replanting all the sooner. so well and are more likely to be accidentally dug Spring flowering bulbs need little attention up when you’re planting other things. once established – just give them an Buying larger quantities of bulbs usually occasional feed and once the clumps become makes them significantly cheaper per bulb congested, divide and replant them to give and there are always multi-pack offers to be each bulb more space so it can fulfil its continued over ► found, so shop about and choose carefully, but potential. www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 658776 • 25

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On steep banks where gardening is difficult, why not grow masses of bulbs?

Planting on the near vertical may be tricky, but once there you can enjoy the display for years to come.

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HOMES & GARDENS A conservatory extends summer through to winter and creates the perfect link between the house and the garden. Katherine Sorrell looks at ways to make your conservatory a space that’s functional, beautiful and useable all year round.

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uilding a conservatory is one of the most popular home improvements. But aside from the question of whether it will add value to your property, will it add value to your life? A good place to start is with the overall colour scheme. By painting the walls the same colour as the adjacent room, you’ll ensure that the conservatory really feels like part of your home, rather than a last-minute addition.

Use the floor, too, as a bridge between the conservatory and the house. Tiled, slate, stone and terracotta floors are beautiful but tend to be rather cold and hard underfoot, so it would be a great idea to scatter one or two rugs to add instant warmth and character, perhaps in a colour used in the next room so as to create a visual link.

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Another favourite in a conservatory is metal furniture, though it’s best to avoid chairs and tables specifically designed for the garden, as they can look unsophisticated and clumsy; instead, opt for curly, decorative metalwork, which looks really pretty, especially painted in a soft pastel colour. Team with toile de Jouy fabrics, old metal café signs, oversized chocolate mugs, painted wall clocks and enamelware with French lettering for a conservatory à la Francais.

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wo school friends have designed the cover of a new book which shines a fascinating spotlight on the history of New Earswick in York.

Angela Wilkinson and Enrique De Obaldia won a competition to work on the book, which explores the history and development of education, learning and the community in New Earswick since it was founded by Joseph Rowntree in the early 20th century.

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by York-based graphic design company Red Publications, which created and printed the 192-page paperback for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

Andy Douse, a Director at Red Publications, said: “The book looks at how some of the ideas that underpinned the creation of New Earswick village have worked in practice, and how they are still relevant today.

“It also celebrates and reflects upon the creation of the Children’s Centre within the renovated New Earswick Primary School and the brand new Joseph Rowntree (secondary) School.”

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said: “The book has been four years in the making, involving contributions from a number of local people. The result is a fascinating wealth of pictures, Flying high with their late information, st project are, from left, Henderson, Senior Des Gary comment and ign designed the book, And er at Red Publications who y Douse, Angela, Enriqu analysis. e and Design and Technolog y Teacher Mark Warrin “It’s a great er. read for a host of different audiences, Angela including residents of New said: “For our cover design, Earswick and the surrounding we mixed historical images area, and people with a more with contemporary photos to specialist interest in education, create a scrapbook effect. community development and It’s nearly 100 years since social justice, from either a Joseph Rowntree opened historical or contemporary New Earswick School, yet his perspective.” aspirations for education and Andy said: “Because the the community are still at the book was inspired by the heart of learning in the village creation of the new Joseph to this day.”

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Join us this September and have a day to remember with your friends and family. Memory Walk 2011 is set to be the biggest year yet with routes from one to 10 miles we have something for everyone.

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Craft Fayre

“Sewn with Love by Mia D” in aid of Cancer research UK

8th October 2011 at the Strensall Methodist Church (near Tesco Express in the village) We are hosting a fund-raising event in aid of Cancer Research UK. This is no ordinary event – this is an exclusive opportunity for you to get yourself an original item – fantastically hand-crafted by local ladies. These items are not sold anywhere else. Choose from items such as bunnies, sheep, snails, mermaids to monkeys, hearts, dollies and seahorses. There will also be hand-crafted jewellery. Gift bags and boxes will be available. There will be a wonderful raffle for this amazing ‘Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends’ quilt/playmat. An ideal opportunity to shop early for Christmas.

Refreshments will be available, provided by Strensall Methodist Church.

Come along and join us. First come, first served.

You won’t be able to resist a purchase!

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

Baby

blues

Around 50-80% of new mums get the ‘baby blues’ when they feel, not surprisingly, exhausted, anxious and weepy during the first few days after the birth. This usually disappears without the need for treatment about 10 days after the birth.

Postnatal depression (PND)

If you feel depressed, it’s important to let family and friends know how you feel so that you can get support.

Around 10-15% of women will suffer more severe postnatal depression, sometimes weeks or months after the birth of their baby. About half of cases occur within the first three months, and 75% of cases by six months.

These mums experience more powerful and prolonged symptoms of depression such as: • constant weepiness • anxiety, tension • difficulty in bonding with the baby • loss of libido • sleep disturbances, restlessness • exhaustion • feeling isolated or living in a ‘bubble’ • feelings of guilt and resentment.

Many women do not realise they are suffering from postnatal depression and battle on without getting the help they need. It is often women who have high expectations of themselves and of motherhood that find the reality of caring for a new

If you feel low or depressed, don’t try to cope on your own and don’t be afraid to ask for help – all new mums need the support of family and friends. Don’t put yourself under pressure to keep the house clean or prepare big meals – rest when your baby sleeps.

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baby hard to cope with.

If you feel depressed, it’s important to let family and friends know how you feel so that you can get support. Your GP can discuss treatment options with you, such as counselling and anti-depressants and direct you to local mothers’ groups which can be of enormous support to new mums.

Puerperal Psychosis

A very small percentage of women (between one and three in every 1,000), suffer from puerperal psychosis, which causes severe mental breakdown and may include symptoms such as manic behaviour and hallucinations. Treatment options include hospitalisation, drugs and counselling.

Getting support

Being at home with a new baby that seems to need constant feeding and changing, who takes all your attention and leaves you feeling exhausted, can be an isolating experience. Take up any offers of help and support from friends and family. If you feel you are not coping, always talk to your GP or health visitor.

If you feel you are not coping, talk to your health visitor or GP – and don’t feel embarrassed or ashamed that you’re not handling motherhood as well as other mums seem to be. Talk to other mums – you’ll find they’re probably feeling just as overwhelmed as you are.

Despite greater awareness of PND, it’s thought that only about half of mothers who need help are getting it. So don’t keep your feelings to yourself – the sooner you talk about it, the quicker you can get support and, if needed, treatment.

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september 2011 • issue 72 What is it?

Nissan would have you believe it’s revolutionary. It’s the first five-seater, all-electric car in production, producing zero emissions and costing just £2 to ‘fill up’. The benefits don’t end there either. Buyers enjoy zero road tax and company car drivers won’t be clobbered by any Benefit in Kind. That means someone driving a 1.6litre diesel Ford Focus, paying £4,000 company car tax per year, would see that amount back in their pay packets.

What’s under the bonnet?

A big fat electric motor. Flip the catch, show any non petrol-head the unit and most will be convinced it’s a standard engine – to the uninitiated it certainly looks that way. It’s the fat power cables that give the game away. That motor

produces 108bhp but it’s the big dollop of 280Nm of torque, available immediately, which really makes the difference.

That’s equivalent to a Porsche Boxster and certainly makes the Leaf feel sprightly enough.

What’s the spec like?

Nissan made little noise about spec on the launch, concentrating more on the technology, but customers will be pleased to hear there’s lots to entertain. Headliners include sat nav and reversing camera as standard, as well as central locking, alloys, climate control, a CD player and electric windows and mirrors. The only option is a solar panel on the spoiler that tops up the 12v battery. That costs £250.

What’s it like to drive?

Nissan says the Leaf’s range

is 109 miles and has calculated 95 per cent of daily car travel is less than 25 miles and the average journey is 8.5 miles. There are two power modes, a normal and an eco.

In eco, power is seriously reduced but the range improved and in normal the Leaf is surprisingly swift. What’s immediately apparent is how quiet the car is and how well it rides over bumps – you forget very quickly you’re driving an electric car.

What does the press think of it?

Autoblog said the Leaf could possibly be the most impressive car it has driven all year.

The Green Car Website loved it and said owners would claw back the higher purchase price with lower running costs.

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MOTORING – in a Focus diesel £1 is good for 11 miles 2. On a PCP (most popular buying method) it costs £399 per month 3. Company car drivers will pay no Benefit in Kind Deal Clincher You can fuel it at home for just £2 a fill up

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hether you want to take time out to relax in a beautiful setting, enjoy a walk in the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds, or de-stress and find some clarity through meditation, the Madhyamaka Kadampa Buddhist Centre offers a banquet of delight for both mind and body.

Visitors can make the most of the beautiful Georgian mansion, including the beautifully decorated meditation halls, the cobbled courtyard and the old coach house – now transformed into flats for residents. A gentle walk in the 42-acre grounds will take in the walled garden, a beautiful Norman church and a woodland trail.

The World Peace Café serves delicious home-made organic cakes, snacks, hot and cold drinks and light meals throughout the week. All proceeds from the World Peace Café go to the International Temples Fund, a global charity dedicated to spreading world peace by offering as many people as possible around the world the chance to develop happy, peaceful minds.

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hyamaka Centre atmosphere a little longer, the Wolds Retreat offers a good quality bed and breakfast service in a comfortable, specially converted part of the building.

Local attractions include the Wolds Way walk and Kilnwick Percy Golf Club.

And if you’re really interested in the full experience of life in a residential community, consider a working visit. Food, accommodation, full use of the centre facilities and attend-

ance at any courses taking place are available in return for a willing pair of hands and any skills you can share.

Find out more about Madhyamaka Kadampa Buddhist Centre by visiting www.madhyamaka.org, calling 01759 304832 or emailing info@ madhyamaka.org.

Nourish your mind

Madhyamaka Centre this year celebrated 25 years since it was first established as a Kadampa Buddhist Centre by a hard-working community of volunteers and Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, a spiritual The World Peace Café, left and the bed and breakfast accommodation.

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Now around 30 people live there – including ordained monks and nuns.

The centre is dedicated to helping everyone find inner peace through teaching meditation and practical advice for daily life based on the ancient wisdom of Buddha.

Regular meditation classes are open to all, suitable for anyone and ideal for beginners. Each class consists of guided relaxation meditations, a short talk, discussion and questions followed by refreshments. Once a month, you can join the Sunday morning class and then stay on for a delicious vegetarian Sunday lunch, made with love by skilled resident cooks.

Weekend meditation breaks offer the chance to take more time out, rest, reflect and explore meditation practices more deeply. Every session is fully guided by qualified teachers and, again, beginners will receive a warm welcome and an excellent introduction to meditation.

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Find a comfortable position, either cross-legged on a cushion or on a chair with your feet flat on the floor.

Keep your back straight, not tense, so you are relaxed but alert. Place your hands comfortably in your lap, palms up, with your right hand on top of your left and thumbs lightly touching, and gently close your eyes.

Become aware of the flow of thoughts running through your mind – you’ll notice a lot of memories, ‘stuff’ to do and problems to solve.

Gradually try to let these go – you can pick them up again later! Then, check in with your body, and allow any tension or tightness in the body to fall away.

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Start to observe your breath – without changing its natural rhythm, just watching. Gradually focus your mind on the sensation of breath in your nostrils as it enters and leaves your body.

Simply stay with this one sensation for as long as possible, focusing on it single-pointedly. Distracting thoughts will inevitably arise – but try to resist becoming interested in them, allowing them to subside and disappear instead.

You can practice this for one minute, five, twenty minutes – or hours and hours! It doesn’t matter how long you sit for, but a regular meditation practice will help you reduce stress and anxiety, improve your relationships and become happier and stronger.

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Family Fun Day & Open Day Sunday 18th September 1pm – 4pm at Oaken Grove Community Centre, off Oaken Grove, Haxby Free Entry Come along and find out more about our Youth Theatre Group and Open Youth Clubs for young people aged 8-17 years.

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Half Price Compost Bins Composting your kitchen and garden waste at home is a great and easy way to get free home compost

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o help you get started York Rotters are holding a 1-day sale of half price Compost Bins on Saturday 1st October 2011 between 9.30am and 12.30pm at Haxby Memorial Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 3HT. It is really easy to compost your kitchen and garden waste and the resulting free compost is great for your garden and much better than bought compost. Home compost improves the soil in your garden and healthy soil means healthy plants. As well as being brilliant for your garden, home composting is a great way to do your bit for the environment by reducing the amount of rubbish you send to landfill.

The York and North Yorkshire Waste Partnership, which comprises of North Yorkshire County Council, City of York Council and the seven District Councils within North Yorkshire, are subsidising the compost bins. The offer is open to residents in York and North Yorkshire and is limited to 2 per household. For guaranteed availability please pre-order by Friday 16th September 2011. Compost bins can be ordered on the 1st October but availability can only be guaranteed if pre-ordered by September 16th. Compost bins must be collected from Haxby Memorial Hall on Saturday 1st October between 9.30 and 12.30pm.

If you are unable to attend the 1-day sale you can still buy subsidised compost bins, including a 330-litre compost bin for £13 plus £5.49 delivery, until March 2012 (or whilst funding lasts) from www.getcomposting.com. For more information about the offer please visit www. letstalklessrubbish.com The easiest way to order a compost bin is by downloading an order form at www.stnicksfields. org.uk/york-rotters.php Alternatively contact York Rotters on rotters@stnicksfields.org.uk or call 01904 412861 For more information on York and North Yorkshire Waste Partnership, which comprises all of the councils in the area visit www. letstalklessrubbish.com or contact them on 01609 532512 or email wastecampaigns@ northyorks.gov.uk

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BUSINESS

Working from home

Larry No-Mates

I

t feels like a long time since I had any colleagues. Well, it’s 4½ years, to be precise; so yes, it is quite a long time since I had any colleagues. But is that a good thing or a bad thing?

I have always maintained that the pleasure you derive from your job really derives from those you work with.

Whatever you do, from the ludicrously cushy to the back-breakingly hard, you soon start to take it for granted.

I’ve been a journalist for many years, and the work has always been interesting with a fair few perks, mainly in the form of subsidised travel and lavish dinners. Not so much now as when I was in the brewing trade press; but I still get the odd trip hither and yon and a few days in Brittany or Belgium now and again do relieve the monotony. It’s work, and that’s that.

You come to take money for granted, too, whether you’re just making ends meet like me or raking in obscene piles of moolah. But rich or poor, people in my experience tend to structure their lives according to their expectations and once they’ve settled into a means-related pattern, and always assuming a modicum of security, money becomes a secondary issue.

Colleagues, to me, are the one thing you can’t take for granted. Some of them you’ll hate. Some of them you’ll love. (Taking either of these to extremes, however, is not advisable!) Some of them you’ll gladly share a few bevvies and a good gossip with down the pub after work. Some of them, on the other hand – you only have to glimpse them in the office boozer and you’re heading straight for the bus stop.

Of course if you have no colleagues, you have no irritants. The one with the irritating laugh. The one with the irritating cough or sneeze. The one with the irritating opinions. You have no enemies, either: Louise from marketing isn’t constantly cosying up to the boss and plotting to subjugate your department to hers. And, of course, you have no meetings.

But you don’t get the good ones, either. Not just the after-work pint buddy, but the bloke who knows all about cars. The one who’s recovered from the cold you’ve just caught and can tell you exactly how long it’s likely to last and what remedy he/she found particularly efficacious.

No, on balance colleagues are a good thing.

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COMMUNITY Local Groups 2ND SUNDAY RAMBLING CLUB

Our walks are usually 10 - 12 miles long and within about an hours journey from York. We have a coach which picks up in Wigginton, Haxby, New Earswick and Clarence Street from 8.30am, with an introductory fare of £5 for your first walk. We look forward to seeing you next month - on the second Sunday, of course! For more information please ring either Helen on York 782891 or Hazel on York 760897.

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

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SOCIETY

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

BREATHE EASY YORK

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

BRITISH RED CROSS

Car and minibus drivers required in all areas. The British Red Cross Transport Service is looking for volunteer drivers who can help in their local community to make a difference to those in need. As a transport service volunteer, you will have the rewarding experience of helping people who cannot get about easily. Training and support given and mileage allowance of 40p per mile paid. If you would like to find out more about becoming a volunteer please ring Linda on 01904 692550 or Helen on 01904 693027

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

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

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

help with selling programmes. If you would like to join, please write to our Membership Secretary,c/o York Theatre Royal, St Leonards Place, York YO1 7HD or visit our website at friends@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

CITY OF YORK PIPE BAND

HALVES

We consist of bagpipers, base drum, tenor drums and side drummers. We practice weekly at the Huntington Memorial Hall, on Wednesday nights,. We offer tuition, free for under 18’s and a small yearly fee for adults.

We have all the equipment anyone will need to start... so come and join us!! Ring Laura, Pipe Major, on 01904 763243 or John on 01423 879519.

CITY OF YORK AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY.

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

EWENIQUE MACHINE KNITTING CLUB

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

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

FRIENDS OF YORK HOSPITALS

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

FRIENDS OF YORK THEATRE ROYAL

We are an enthusiastic, theatre-loving group keen to support our local theatre and meet others who share a passion for the arts.

Joining us is a good way to make new friends, to take part in events at the Theatre Royal, to visit theatres in other places such as Newcastle, Scarborough and Leeds, and other places of interest such as historical buildings in York and elsewhere. We hold monthly lunches in the theatre foyer, and

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

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

HAXBY & WIGGINTON GARDENING CLUB

We meet monthly on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 2.30pm at .St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby. We have regular speakers, visits and events and welcome new members to this friendly and informal group.

For more information please phone Ginny Mason, Secretary 01904 768516

Haxby & Wigginton Knit and Natter Group

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

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB

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

For further information contact Mike Harrison on 01904 769507

HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A

The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a voluntary body of retired but active people who like to follow their interests and take up new ones. Courses are run free of charge by members themselves, no qualifications are required only enthusiasm and a wish to join with others in the pursuit of new activities. Monthly meetings with a speaker on the 3rd Friday of the month at 2pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Current groups include Art, Bird Watching, Bridge, Dancing, History, Investment Planning, IT, Languages, Literature, Scrabble, Table Tennis,

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HAXBY & WIGGINTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

We are a lively, friendly and informal group who meet to promote local history. We have speakers, research groups and occasional visits to interesting locations. Why not make a trial visit with a view to becoming a member? We meet every third Thursday of the month in St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby. at 10.00am (refreshments available). Ring Ian Mason 768516

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITION

We are a voluntary group of people who live in the area, who want to make a local impact on the York in Transition Agenda: to persuade everyone to make small steps towards reducing our reliance on ways of living which are unsustainable and will cause serious dilemmas for our children and grandchildren. We want to start by becoming more cooperative about what we grow and produce locally...contact to join the ‘germinators’ or express any interests: 01904 756651

HAXBY SINGERS

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

(YORK BRANCH)

Access to information, advice and support, and to offer opportunities and choice to anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Opening times: Tuesdays: 2pm-7pm Thursdays: 10am-2pm First Saturday of every month: 10am-2pm. Woodlands MS Resource Centre 120 Thief Lane, Hull Road, York YO10 3HU Tel: 01904 430600

Charity No 1046443. We can help you to access information, support and you can talk to fellow sufferers. You are not alone if you need any help pr advice just get in touch. Newly diagnosed? Not a member?

Call Ron Middlemass Chairman for more information on 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or e-mail ron.middlemass@o2.co.uk

NEW EARSWICK BRIDGE CLUB.

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP

Meets every Monday evening at 7pm in the Folk Hall. New members always welcome, more information; Tel:01904-760639

NEW EARSWICK CAMERA CLUB

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

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY GROUP

01844 348100. info@hearing-dogs.co.uk www.hearingdogs.co.uk

Huntington Bridge Club

OAKEN GROVE SURFERS

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

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL

46 Strensall Road, Huntington. Two rooms available for hire. Other groups who use the hall are Huntington Pre-School, the Guiding Association, Karate, Ebor Rag Ruggers, Diet and Fitness Groups, dance groups and Military Whist groups. Further information and bookings is via the Caretaker on 01904 760044.

Knit and Natter Group

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

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

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY

REFLECT

Reflect is a counselling service based in York that is specifically for women and men facing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy.

We are one of around 150 centres across the UK www.careconfidential.com and can offer trained advisers to help.

The York centre has 13 volunteers and opening times Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm and Fridays between 3-5pm for drops in at the Gateway centre, Acomb, but many other appointments are available, just call to arrange. More information from 01904 676710 or visit www.reflectyork.co.uk.

Contact detail Bryan Blundell 01904 764648. New Earswick Sports and Social club 3rd Monday of the month. at 7.30 for 7.45. Details of all meetings available at http://www.yorkareagroup.co.uk/

HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE

York at 7pm. All new members, together with their family and friends are welcome to join us. Contact telephone number is 0844 225 36 32 for Jayne Riggall who is an Information and Support Officer.

Oaken Grove Surfers meet at Oaken Grove Community Centre, Reid Park (off Oaken Grove) Haxby on Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons. We help adult beginners get to grips with computers and the internet. We are a friendly group providing one to one support to learn how to email, shop and stay safe online (we are a UK Online Centre) Telephone the centre on 01904 769176 for more information.

OLDER CITIZENS ADVOCACY YORK – OCAY

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

PARKINSONS DISEASE SOCIETY. (PARKINSONS UK) This group meets monthly on the first Monday of the month at the Community Centre, 26 Strensall Road, Huntington,

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

RNLI Galtres FOREST BRANCH

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

SAMARITANS OF YORK & DISTRICT

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

SHOPMOBILITY IN YORK

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

Located on the second floor of Piccadilly Multistorey Car Park in the city centre. For further information and booking call on 01904 679222

Single Parents Natter and Play

New Earswick Children’s Centre. Every last Friday of the month. 1.30 - 3pm. Friendly group of sinlge mums and dads of under 5s. Call 01904 552646 for more information.

STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS

We are a friendly, community choir of approx: 40 voices aged 13 to 70 which rehearses weekly throughout term time in Stamford Bridge School. We are available for Concerts, Church Services and

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COMMUNITY Weddings. To hire us or to join the choir please email: info@stamfordbridgesingers. co.uk Further details on our website: www. stamfordbridgesingers.btck.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you.

STRENSALL BRIDGE CLUB

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

STRENSALL DINING GROUP

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

STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

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

just need suitable clothing and footwear, a packed lunch and to live in Haxby or Wigginton. For more information call Joyce on 01904 762605.

WIGGINTON & HAXBY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Registered Charity No. 1023129. We meet every second Thursday in the month at St. Mary’s Church Hall at 7.30 p.m. New and old members, and visitors, always welcome.

For more information contact Mrs Graves on 01904 750570. Please see the events pages for details of our next meeting.

WIGGINTON OVER SIXTIES

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

YORK AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

The club meets every Thursday at 8pm at the Bishophorpe Social Club in Bishopthorpe. We are always interested in meeting others interested in Amateur Radio and run courses for new members to obtain a license and call sign of their own.

Interested future members just need to turn up on Thursdays.

York Light ORCHESTRA

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

YORK AND DISTRICT PAIN MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

A voluntary group established to provide a community for people and their supporters suffering with long term pain that are or have been participants in the Pain Management Program or attend the Pain Management Clinic. Contact Gordon 01904 491141 or Jill 01904 708490 for more details. www.ypmsg.co.ukPain Management Clinic. Contact Gordon 01904 491141 or Jill 01904 708490 for more details. www.ypmsg.co.uk

YORK PHILATELIC SOCIETY

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

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

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

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

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

THE SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BAND

YORK CORONARY SUPPORT GROUP TRUST

YORK RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP (YORKRA)

STRENSALL READING GROUP

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

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

STRENSALL WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

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

Contact Audrey Brown, tel 01904 425256.

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

WIGBY WALKERS

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

We set off from Wigginton Recreation Hall car park at 10 am for a short drive and a 5-7 mile walk, stopping at a tea shop on the way home. We also have 6-8 mile walks on the 4th Saturday of each month. You

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YORK BONSAI SOCIETY

Meet monthy at Wigginton Hall on the third Monday of every month at 7.30pm.

Friendly & informal group with refreshments.

Occasional speakers, library & bonsai suppliers available. Come along or speak to the secretary: Andy Mudd 01757 268145

York Caving Club

The group was founded in 1988 to provide help and support to cardiac patients and their families following their release from hospital. the group meets every month at the Folk Hall at New Earswick on the first Monday of each month (second if Bank Holiday occurs). Meetings start at 07:30 for a variety of talks with a break for refreshments and a chance to talk to fellow patients. The group also organise exercise classes and swimming sessions. Contact Tony Tolhurst 01904 410091for further details.

YORK LIBRARIES

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

A relaxed and friendly group, which

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

For more information please call 01904 642227

YORK RAMBLERS

New members are always welcome on the walks and can try out 2 or 3 walks before deciding whether to join the Ramblers.

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

Details of all the walks can be found on

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YORK ROTTERS

York Rotters are a group of enthusiastic volunteers who promote home composting.

If you have any questions about composting, whether you want to know where to start, or want to know more about specialist methods then contact York Rotters for advice. As well as providing free home composting advice York Rotters are available to carry out talks at meetings and to attend events. York Rotters are always on the look out for new volunteers. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. York Rotters can be contacted on 01904 412861 or email rotters@ stnicksfields.org.uk

YORVIK GATEWAY CLUB

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

Playgroups

HUNTINGTON PRESCHOOL & TODDLERS

year olds subject to circumstance) with full funding for three year olds - no top up fees!

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

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

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

HUNTINGTON PRE SCHOOL

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

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

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

ORCHARD PARK PRE-SCHOOL

Sheriff Hutton Methodist Church, Please contact Caroline Hunt on 01347 878242 for more details and to check term time dates!

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

HAXBY PLAYGROUPS

SHERIFF HUTTON PLAYGROUP

CHATTERBOX

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

Playgroup - Haxby Playgroups@Headlands.

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

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

THE WONDER YEARS Wigginton - adjoining Wigginton Primary School, for children from Haxby, Wigginton & surrounds: Boddlers – Baby/Toddler group (Birth to 3yrs).Tues, Wed, Thurs 9.30- 11am term time at Wigginton Recreation Hall. PreSchool – 3-5 years - Mon-Fri term time.

Morning session 9am – 12 noon, Afternoon session 12.45pm -3.15pm . Plus 1 hr Lunch Club can be added to am or pm session.

Early Years Funded places available.

Extended School – 3-11 years - Breakfast Club 7.40-9am & After School Club 3-6pm including breakfast/snack. Supports children’s interests in sport, games & crafts.

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

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

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

SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP

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

SINNINGTON PRE SCHOOL

The Pre School is OFSTED registered and inspected. Sessions are; Toddler groupTuesday 10.00am - 11.30am. Pre -School - Monday 09.10am-11.40am. Wednesday 09.10am-11.40am Thursday 09.10am11.40am Friday 09.10am-11.40am. For more information contact Kerry or Suzanne on 07799727656

STEPPING STONES PRE-SCHOOL

Playgroup. Tel: 01904 442826 Mon - Fri mornings 8.30am - 12 noon. Mon - Fri afternoons 12.30pm - 4pm. In our purpose built private premises we offer a fantastic child-centred/structured play environment for children aged 2-5 years. Session times are : Monday - Friday mornings 8.30am - 12 noon and Monday - Friday afternoons 12.30pm - 4.00pm. Sessions are £6 for two year olds (some funding is available for two

STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP

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

STOCKTON ON FOREST TODDLER GROUP A non profit making organisation run by the parents for the parents and their children.

All children 0–5 years are welcome.You don’t have to book a place in advance or commit to every week, just drop in when you can. We also have a designated area and toys for babies.The hall has full disabled access and facilities. Only £2 per session (£3 for family groups, £1 for adults and £1 for babies), first session is free.

Thursdays 9.30am - 11.30am (term-time only) Stockton-on-the-Forest Village Hall.

For more details contact Karen (01904) 870759

STRENSALL PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP

We offer a natural transition from pre-school to school as we are situated next door to Robert Wilkinson School. We have various sessions on offer in our newly refurbished setting. Mon & Tue: Pre-schoolers 8.45–12.45pm, Rising 3s 1-3pm. Wed: Pram Club/Messy 2s 9–10.30am, Pre-schoolers 10.45am–2.45pm. Thu: Pre-schoolers 8.45–12.45pm, Rising 3s 1–3pm. Fri: Pre-schoolers 10.45am–2.45pm, Pram club/ Messy 2s 1.15–2.45pm. Messy 2 sessions are ‘Pay as you go’. For more information telephone Sarah on 01904 492937 or email sarahsmithpg@btconnect.com We have spaces available in both our Messy 2 sessions.This is a drop in session and £1 each time you come. The session offers the opportunity for your child and you to meet new friends, if you require more details please ring Sarah Smith on 492937 or just pop along for a free 1st taster session.

TINY STEPS TODDLER GROUP

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

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

TREASURE CHEST

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

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

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

YORK FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HUNTINGTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB We are a Charter Standard football club meeting the required FA coaching levels and CRB clearances etc. The club have excellent facilities at Hopgrove sports ground on the Malton Road York, where the teams train and play home fixtures. For 2011/12 season we will be running a Ladies open age team, Boys and Girls under 10s, Boys under 14s and under 15s and Mens open age. Players are required for all teams for the coming season. Training is continuing through the summer, so if interested come down and give it a go.

Contact Karl on 07896 674299 or gafbr@

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

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

PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUB Classes for boys and girls from reception to year 10. Classes are held at various venues across York, Monday to Friday– venues include Archbishop Holgate’s School, Manor C of E School, Park Grove Primary school, Canon Lee School, Joseph Rowntree School and Huntington Secondary School.

Partnership Gymnastics is affiliated to British Gymnastics, run by fully qualified coaches all with CRB clearance. The club has also achieved club Mark for its high standards and quality coaching. For more information please contact Ruth Walker 07886926420.

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.If you are interested in playing then please email strensallsa@tesco.net or ring Louise on 07801896698.

HAXBY NETBALL CLUB …affiliated to England Netball. Would you like to join this very successful netball club which currently run 2 teams in the North Yorkshire Ambassaror League ( Champions and Runners up!) and 4 teams in the York & District League. If so call the secretary Emma Hardy Tel::- 07808001142 or Chair Val ( 01904 761970) for more details. We are a CAPS accredited club and hold a Clubmark status from our governing body.

Training is on a Monday evening at the Ethel Ward Playing Field throughout summer, and the League season runs from September until March. Would you like to learn to umpire? We have a qualified tutor in the club. Also if you are a budding Junior player ( school years 7-10) there is a junior section which trains every other Monday, 6:15-7:15.

All coaches are CRB checked. Ring for more details

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

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

For more information contact the secretary Annette Prosser on 01904 492807

STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS Strensall Village Hall, Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Membership is £5 per annum and £1.50 each Wednesday. Tel Jackie Silk on 01904 492993 for more details.

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

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

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

We are also a club mark accredited club.

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

Scouts & Guides 2nd HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCOUT GROUP Boys & Girls age 6 to 14.

Beavers: Mon & Thurs 6.00 - 7.15 pm.

Cubs: Weds & Fri 6.30 - 8.00pm Scouts:

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Thurs. 7.45 - 9.15 pm.

Brownies 7-10yrs old Mondays,Wednesda y,Thursday evenings

girl can join Rainbows at any time after her fifth birthday. Most Rainbows move on shortly after their seventh birthday. For further details about when the 29th York (Huntington All Saints) Rainbows meet and to see if there is availability for you to join, you can contact Miss Stephanie Easton (known to the Rainbows as Robin) on 07875 541520, who is Guider in charge of the Rainbows.

Guides 10-14yrs old Monday, Thursday evenings

STOCKTON ON THE FOREST SCOUT GROUP

Contact Pauline Briggs 01904 760004

HAXBY MOOR GIRL GUIDING Girls aged 5-14years old Rainbows 5-7years Wednesday evenings

Units meet throughout Haxby & Wigginton Adults- Can you spare an hour a week?

Are you interested in finding out more about being a volunteer?

Contact Helen Feetenby 01904 762926 for further details

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

29TH YORK (HUNTINGTON ALL SAINTS) RAINBOWS Rainbows take part in games and activities as part of their programme called the Rainbow Jigsaw. Everything a Rainbow does helps her to develop and to think for herself, in a safe girl-only environment. A

Boys and Girls, age 6 to 14 Beavers: Mon 6.00 .700pm.

Cubs: Tues 6.45 - 8.15pm.

Scouts: Fri 7.00 - 9.00pm.

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

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

by Beningbrough at 1900hrs.

We cover a range of activities from flying and gliding to target shooting and sport.

The cost is £36 per quarter and covers the above activities and uniform. email: 2487@aircadets.org Charity No. 1559/79

Youth Groups YOUTH CLUBS AT OAKEN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE Safe, supervised indoor and outdoor areas. Sessions only cost £1 or 75p with a YoZone card. Come along and try us out!

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

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

Depending on numbers, priority will be given to residents of Haxby & Wigginton.

For more info contact Megan Godden on 07786 121832 or email admin@ oakengrove.org.uk

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PARK! SPONSORED FAMILY DOG WALK & FUN DOG SHOW

Sunday 4th September Duncombe Park, Helmsley

Picturesque 5k or 4k Walks • Waggiest tail • Scruffiest dog • Best trick • Plus lots more

THE FUN STARTS 10.30AM - ENTRY FEES: WALK - £10.00 DOG SHOW - £1.00 per category

All proceeds will be donAted to:

FOR FULL DETAILS, PLEASE CALL ROB DAVIES

Tel: 01653 690503 or 0791 923 5962

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Local Events 3 September Strensall Village Show at

the Village Hall. 2.30pm. Classes in fruit & vegetables, flowers, flower decoration, handicraft, produce, an extensive childrens section and photography.Refreshments, raffle, opportunity to bid for exhibits. Entries accepted at the Hall between 9.30am and 11.00am on the day. All welcome, Schedules are available from the Post Office, Library or John Gibson (490916) and Wendy Fogerty (490606)

8 September Wigginton and Haxby WI meeting at St Mary’s Church Hall,

North Lane, Haxby at 7.30pm. The topic for the meeting will be Life of a Monk. The speaker will be Father John Fairhurst. The competition: An Apple Cake to taste.

8 September MAGICAL MOTHS, SEE THE DENIZENS OF THE NIGHT

At Wheatlands Woodland. 8-11pm.

Everyone welcome. Moth attracting by lamp after dark, support the local/ national moth survey expertly lead by Dr David Chesmore. A chance for you to walk around the woodland before dark. Bring a torch. All our events are Free. Plenty of car parking.

Bring your mac and brolly if the weather is inclement. How to Find Us – Access off A59 into Northfield Lane, Upper Poppleton, the woodland is behind Poppleton Garden Centre Satnav YO266QU

9 & 10 september York National Book Fair. The

largest Book Fair in the United Kingdom.

Books for sale of every imaginable kind and at all prices. 9 Sep 12pm - 7pm, 10 Sep 10am - 5pm. York Racecourse. For more infromation see www.yorkbookfair.com

10 September Produce Sharing. Haxby and

Wigginton in Transition. Share surplus vegetables, fruit or preserves. Bring your surplus or just come along and share some of ours if you haven’t any yourself.

Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church Lounge (entrance at side) 11-12 noon. All are welcome. For more details call Tim on 01904 760659 or email hwtransition@ googlemail.com

at Huntington Memorial Hall. 11am - 5pm.

Scarecrow trail quiz, map & pen £4 per family or team. Plus free dip into the Scarecrow’s basket for all contestants.

Refreshments, raffle, tombola, face painting and prizes. Minibus around the trail plus Huntington Memorial Hall Recycling Stall.

For more information please contact Sylvia on 07776 305510 or HuntingtonMH@aol. com.

See website for more details at www.rspcayorkhome.org.uk

18 September Autumn Fair at York RSPCA Animal Home, Water End, Clifton.

10 - 11 September

11am - 3.30pm at the Home. £1 entry, accompanied kids free. Come and see our lovely animals, all looking for new homes.

Enjoy refreshments, home made cakes, tombola, books and more.

Wild about Wood at Castle

18 September

Howard Arboretum. A celebration of all things “wood” for all ages! Help build then ride in a coracle, watch chainsaw sculpting, be inspired by demonstrations of furniture making, or have a go at tree-climbing!

Enjoy delicious local food and drink, relax and listen to traditional English music and many more activities. There’s something for everyone to enjoy... see you there!

11 September Flower Power Autumn Plant Fair at Sutton Park. 11–4pm Admission £3.00 including gardens.

Children free. Nurseries attending from Yorkshire and surrounding Counties.

11 September All Services Parade and Service at Eden Camp. Annual

Remembrance Parade and Service. The largest gathering of service veterans in the North of England. Parade at 2pm.

13 September Made in Yorkshire Craft and Produce Market at Castle

Howard. Craft and produce Market with over 20 stalls selling a mix of handmade crafts and delicious local produce in the Stable Courtyard. Open from 10am - 4pm with free admission

16 September Haxby and Wigginton U3A talk at 2.00pm. Wigginton Recreation Hall. ‘Why did they build it like that?’ by Bridget Nutgens.

16-18 September Diesel Gala at NYMR. A great

weekend for heritage diesel enthusiasts with a number of guest and home-based diesel locomotives on the line.

Family Fun Day & Open Day

at Oaken Grove Youth Club and In2Acting Youth Theatre. 1 – 4pm at Oaken Grove Community Centre, off Oaken Grove, Haxby.

Free entry. Come along and find out more about the Youth Theatre Group and Open Youth Clubs for young people aged 8-17 years. There will be a Bouncy Castle, Ice Creams, Barbecue, Tombola, Raffle, Games and much more…

21 September River Foss society Walk.

Strensall to Huntington approx 5 miles. Meet at 10am in the car park of Huntington Parish Church, just down Church Lane from the Old Village (GR616562). Names, please, to Bob Jowett before the walk (Tel 01904 764702) and also let June Card know (Tel 01904 766196) before Saturday 17th if you would like to book the Seniors’ Lunch at the Blacksmith’s Arms, Huntington. Nonwalkers are welcome to join us for lunch.

23 September St Mary’s Harvest Barn Dance. ‘Hot Not Bothered’ at Strensall

Village Hall at 7.30pm. Adults £10, Family Ticket £20 (includes supper). Tickets from Gordon 01904 492669 or Dot 01904 490759.

24 September Dance in aid of the Myasthenia Gravis Charity at Stockton on Forest Village Hall. 7.3011pm. Ballroom- Jive-Latin-Sequence Dancing. Large car park, Raffle & Spot Prizes. 50/60s Music by Martin Harvey.

Tickets £5, Please bring your own refreshments. All profits to the Myasthenia Gravis Charity No 1046443. Fore more information and tickets call Ron on 01904 679939 or ron.middlemass@o2.co.uk.

24-25 September

10 September

17-18 & 24-25 September

River Foss society walk.

Steam and diesel shuttle weekends at NRM. A unique

Open Church Weekend at St. Margaret Clitherow’s R.C. Church, Holly Tree Lane, Haxby.

18 September

24 & 25 September

Farlington to West Lilling approx 4.75 miles.

Meet at 10am at the junction of Lilling Low Lane and New Lane (GR645639). Coming from Strensall towards Sheriff Hutton, pass the left hand turning to Stillington, cross Sheriff Hutton Bridge and take the first, unsignposted turning to the right to the crossroads. Please let Bob Jowett (Tel 01904 764702) know if you are coming and if you would be interested in a meal afterwards at The Highwayman.

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opportunity to travel between the National Railway Museum in York and Locomotion in Shildon, via atmospheric steam and diesel shuttles linking the sites. The shuttles will be pulled by a selection of locomotives.

Stops along the way include Northallerton, and Darlington North Road – where you can enjoy free admission to the Head of Steam Museum on both weekends. See website for more details

Autumn Fayre at RSPCA York.

All welcome to ‘ A Celebration of the Word and it’s connections in our lives’ Sat. 9am-4.30pm. Sun.10am - closes at 4pm with TALK by Father Henry Wansbrough O.S.B. on ‘William Tyndale and the King James Version’. Exhibition includes display of personal bibles, readings of favourite scripture passages, visual images and symbols, biblical plant quiz, REFRESHMENTS. Further information from Miriam Sigston Tel: 01904 764291.

Harvest Festival at Yorkshire

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september 2011 • issue 72 Museum of Farming. ‘All is safely gathered in…’ Learn about the history and customs of this crucial event in the farming calendar.

We will be celebrating in style with scarecrow-making, medieval ploughing demonstrations and learning about the story of the humble loaf of bread with the opportunity to bake your own.

30 September Bingo at 7.30pm Sheriff Hutton Village

Hall. Great prizes! Raffle and Refreshment.

In aid of a Gillygate Ghana Healthlink visit to Ghana later this year to help rural clinics in the area with healthcare

30 September - 2 October Autumn Steam Gala at NYMR. Guest locomotives along with our

Yorkshire Wolds at this remarkable art show. Wildlife artist Robert Fuller celebrates this beautiful bird of prey’s return from the brink of extinction at his Christmas Red Kite Exhibition. The show takes place at The Robert Fuller Gallery, Fotherdale Farm, Thixendale, North Yorkshire. Open daily from 11am to 4.30pm, it includes nature rambles and talks on wildlife. Contact: 01759 368355. www.robertefuller.com

21 September

Joseph Rowntree Theatre

Colin Fry - The People’s Medium

4 September

Reginald D Hunter - Sometimes

Halfway to Paradise - The Billy Fury Story.

22 September Motown’s Greatest Hits - How Sweet It Is 23 September

26 September even the devils tells the truth.

Music Night. A Celebration of the popular song

27 September

home fleet.

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Straight No Chaser. If the

1 October

Princess Ida. Based on Tennyson’s

Haxby & Wigginton Local History Group. Local History Fair. The Memorial Hall,

Haxby 10am to 4pm. Come and see Displays by History Groups & Societies from around York.Old photographs of Haxby & Wigginton, Census information and lots more. Entrance £1.00 to include refreshments.

2 October Stamford Bridge Singers Concert. The Stamford Bridge Singers will be on tour to Teeside and North Yorkshire, singing for the Mass at 10am at Middlesbrough Roman Catholic Cathedral, and then singing Choral Evensong at St Mary’s Church in Thirsk at 3pm.

8 October ‘Sewn with Love by Mia D’ Craft Fayre at Strensall Methodist

poem The Princess: A Medley, and written in blank verse, Princess Ida, Gilbert and Sullivan’s 8th operatic collaboration, satirizes feminism, women’s education and Darwinian evolution, all of which were hot topics when it was first produced in 1884.

Featuring a women’s university, soldiers and cross dressing, can Prince Hilarion gain the love of the feminist Princess Ida, or will his love end in tragedy?

24 September A Grand Night For Singing.

The must-see big annual show by York’s favourite contemporary choir who consistently lead the way with fresh new directions for vocal concerts in the city.

Come and enjoy an evening of inspiring music including Eric Whitacre’s 5 Hebrew Songs; Astor Piazzolla’s Libertango and selections from Karl Jenkins’ Armed Man and This Land of Ours.

phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch.

28 September Justin Moorhouse. Manchester

stand-up legend Justin Moorhouse is off on tour with his acclaimed stand up show.

29 September Echo and the Bunnymen 30 September Blackmore’s Night - Autumn

Sky Tour 2011. Blackmore’s Night is a Renaissance-themed folk rock duo led by Ritchie Blackmore (acoustic and electric guitar) and Candice Night (lead vocals, lyricist and multi-instrumentalist).

Grand Opera House

York Theatre Royal

Church (near Tesco Express in the village).

We are hosting a fund-raising event in aid of Cancer Research UK. An ideal opportunity to shop early for Christmas. Refreshments will be available, provided by Strensall Methodist Church. Come along and join us.

First come, first served. You won’t be able to resist a purchase! If you would like any further information or like to contribute to the day, please contact Mavis Dixon on 01904 491415.

Box office: 0844 847 2322

Box office: 01904 623568

5 September

13 - 17 September

Alan Carr. Star of Channel 4’s ‘Alan

The Debt Collectors

entertaining Children’s TV favourite.

17 September 2011

15 October

12 - 17 September

1950’s Jive Night

Stamford Bridge Singers Concert. The Stamford Bridge Singers

The Producers. Based on the 1968

23 September - 15 October

will be performing a concert entitled ‘O Sing Joyfully’ at 7.30pm at St Thomas’ Church in Brompton near Northallerton. The evening’s entertainment will include some favourite sacred works by Mozart, Weelkes, Stainer, Tchaikovsky and Wood, with a lighter second half featuring songs from the shows and some saxophone solos. The conductor will be Michael Wiles and accompanist Dr Ray Sturdy.

Carr Chatty Man’ returns to the road for his first UK Tour in over 4 years.

6 - 7 September Numberjacks. The hugely

Mel Brooks cult film, THE PRODUCERS, chronicles the hilarious adventures of struggling theatrical impresario, Max Bialystock, and his mild-mannered accountant, Leo Bloom, as they scheme to get rich quick by producing the most notorious flop in the history of Broadway.

18 September Time Gentlemen Please. Think

29 October - 13 November

Riverdance with a false moustache, Stomp with bells on and both sitting in the front seat of a Bugatti!

Red Kites go on display inside

20 September

and outside the Robert Fuller Gallery.

See paintings of red kites then take a safari to watch wild birds soar over the

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson in Concert

Main House In the Round. A new comedy from one of the nation’s favourite playwrights, John Godber, author of the international hits Bouncers, Up ‘N’ Under and Teechers.

Forty Years On

Written by Alan Bennett and Directed

by Damian Cruden. Regarded as a modern classic from Yorkshire’s cherished playwright, Forty Years On is one of Bennett’s funniest works.

Blood Donor Sessions 8 August Wigginton Recreation Centre 2-4pm and 5-7pm

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

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Time to Shine........................36 Computers & Web Design Computer Troubleshooters.......51 G-TEC-IT...............................50 NYCOM Ltd...........................51 York IT Services (UK) Ltd...........4

York Landscapes & Maintenance.. Plumbing & ...........................................27 Heating Yorkshire Tree Surgeons Ltd.....27 GW Plumbing...........................3 HC Engineering Ltd...................8 Health Leefe Plumbing........................8 York Pilates Matwork...............17 York Plumbing & Heating.........37 Joinery Plumbing Neil Jackson Joiner................36 General

Dentists Crystal Clear Dental Solutions Ltd.. Kitchens & ...........................................19 Bedrooms Howardian Dental Practice.......17 Dream Doors Ltd......................5 Instyle Kitchens Ltd...................2 Electricians C&S Electrical York.................30 Locksmiths Haxby Electrical......................34 Afford-a-Lock........................37 HC Engineering Ltd...................8 Markets Judge Electrical......................12 Hovingham Village Market........38 Mark Smith Electrical...............35 Plowman Electrical..................10 Mobility Wilson Electrical Services...........8 MV Mobility............................45 Estate Agents & Homes Hudson Moody......................32 Your Move Anscombs.............64

Builders ALH Builders..........................31 Eastgate Building Contractors...11

Finances Danestone Mortgage & Financial Services................................39 Moneywise Financial Solutions.. 21

Carpet Cleaning Kevin Atkinson Carpet Cleaning 34 Ultraclean..............................30

Fireplaces Hovingham Fireplaces.............12

Nurseries & Childcare Home to Home Nursery...........41 Oven Cleaning Ultraclean..............................30 Painting & Decorating Dave Kavanagh Painting & Decorating.............................12 R Barker Painting & Decorating 12

Pest Control Food The Farm Shop at Castle Howard.. HuntCatchKill.........................31 ...........................................19 Pets Highwayman, The...................16 Animals at Home (York Coast & Moors) Ltd............................23 Garage Doors Hobman Garage Doors............30 Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic.....24 Childrens Station House Vets..................23 Gardens Clothing Sweeney Dog Pet Services......23 Country Cradle, The................41 Astek Landscapes..................26 Bartlett Tree Experts................27 Plastering Cleaners Future Landscapes.................26 ABM Plastering & Tiling...........10 Andrew Judge Cleaning Services.. Marks Garden Services...........26 Ian’s Plastering Service............37 ...........................................12 Rock and Stone York Ltd.........27 Maid2clean............................34 Cars & Servicing Auto Safe Clifton.....................42 Birch Park Vehicle Testing Centre.. ...........................................44 Chips Away............................43

Bates Plumbers......................12 MB Plumbing & Drainage..........6 MT Plumbing and Heating........35 Plumbing by Taylor..................14 Property Maintenance CK Home Solutions.................34 HC Engineering Ltd...................8 SM Maintenance....................34 Yorkshire Home & Property Services..................................8 Printers All Design and Print Ltd...........51 Renewable Energy Peak Power Systems..............31 Solarwall Ltd..........................13 Roofing & Guttering BMB Fibreglass Flat Roofs Ltd.. 30 Haxby Fibreglass Roofs...........35 Steve O’Neill Roofing & uPVC Fitters...................................37 Top Roofing...........................30 Security Systems TPS Security Installations.........30 Tiles Tile With Style........................15 Travel Conexo Travel........................21 Windows Instyle Windows........................9 Window Distribution Ltd...........10

Puzzle Solutions Crossword:

Across: 1 Shaggy, 4 Sensor, 9 Explain, 10 Tramp, 11 Dread, 12 Enabled, 13 Departments, 18 Copying, 20 Rifle, 22 Irons, 23 Theatre, 24 Needed, 25 Stayed. Down: 1 Steady, 2 Apple, 3 Grandma, 5 Extra, 6 Shallot, 7 Rapids, 8 Investigate, 14 Explode, 15 Earnest, 16 Action, 17 Depend, 19 Issue, 21 Fatty.

Pictograms: 1. Positive Feedback 2. Back To Square One 3. No End In Sight Drop Down: Answers from left to right: Aykroyd, Blessed, McQueen, Poitier, Selleck Spot the Difference: 1.Moon missing 2.Astronaut’s mouth hidden 3.Backpack missing 4.Astronaut in background walking the opposite way 5.Button missing from spacesuit 6.Red panel on spacesuit is a button on the right picture 7.Boulders missing 8.Only 2 windows on landed rocket 9.Rounded tip of landed rocket is missing 10.Missing cloud Wordsearch: Hidden Phrase - Work is the curse of the drinking classes. Oscar Wilde

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LOCAL USEFUL NUMBERS

new players needed for our league winning football team All standards of players are welcome to join our Under 10’s team.

If your date of birth is between 1st September 2001 and 31st August 2002 and you are interested in playing, please contact us.

www.strensalltigers.com tel: 07740 478634 Richard Flanagan, Chairman

Bingo

Strensall & Towthorpe Saturday 3rd September Strensall Village Hall at 2:30pm Fruit & Vegetables • Flowers

Flower Decoration • Handicrafts

Produce • Photography • Children’s classes An auction of show produce will be conducted after the show

Friday 30th September at 7.30pm Sheriff Hutton Village Hall Great prizes! Raffle and Refreshments In aid of a Gillygate Ghana Healthlink visit to Ghana later this year to help rural clinics in the area with healthcare

POST OFFICES

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

MEDICAL

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

Refreshments and Raffle Admission Adult 50p - Accompanied children free Trophies to be presented by Mrs Judy Smith

WASTE SITES

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

SCHOOLS

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

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

COUNCILS

LIBRARIES

pharmacies

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

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

FINANCIAL MATTERS

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

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

TRANSPORT

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

GENERAL SERVICES

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

ANIMALS

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

MPs

York Outer: Julian Sturdy..............01904 788355 York Central: Hugh Bayley............01904 623713 www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 658776 • 63

Strensall Road, Huntington £725,000

The Garden Village, Earswick £630,000

Darfield Close, Strensall £365,000

Waltham Close, Strensall £365,000

Strensall Road, Earswick £350,000

York Road, Haxby £330,000

Princess Road, Strensall £325,000

Princess Road, Strensall £299,950

Park Avenue, New Earswick £295,000

Skewsby Grove, Huntington £250,000

Royston Close, Strensall £215,000

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