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elcome to the April edition, another exceptionally busy month for our businesses and community groups. The huge number of people who give up their time for free to make our local area a better place never ceases to amaze me. As ever, you can learn all about them here in the Handy Mag. After a hard day in the office, an escape for me is singing in a local choir called Harmonia. Harmonia Choir has been going for 5 years and is a 50-strong all-female community choir. We have performed all over Ryedale at concerts supporting local charities with songs ranging from rock to folk, musicals and even some classical. This spring we will be competing in our first competition at the Eskdale Festival, which is a bit nerve wracking to say the least! So good luck to Alison, our director, and all Harmonia Ladies for Saturday 12th April! On the family front, another milestone is our daughter just turning 17 and wanting to drive. How costly is that! Our 14 year old Polo has been living on borrowed time for some years. My other half insisted it was a car full of character, resilience and miraculous self-healing properties, but I’d long stopped driving it for those very same reasons! The tipping point was reached when we realised how much could be saved on insurance for our daughter if we bought a group 1 insurance car. So now we have a tiny car, not very suitable for transporting two big dogs, or the food shopping, but at least it’s cheap on petrol! Don’t forget to tell businesses and local group where you found them when you call. Congratulations to Mr Sayers for winning the February edition competition. Until next time…

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IT TAKES TWO Our monthly column by Andy Boxall, Minister of Elim Ryedale Church So who comes to mind when you think of the song, ‘It Takes Two’; Marvin Gaye, Tina Turner or Katie Perry? Oops, if you haven’t heard of Katie Perry, sadly that may be a sign of your age (sorry!). However, the sentiment is true, since Adam and Eve, two has been better than one. Laurel and Hardy, Romeo and Juliet, Starsky and Hutch, Batman and Robin, Tom and Jerry and Ant and Dec are just a few of the famous partnerships we all have come to love; well apart from Ant and Dec who can be a bit annoying, or is that just me? We are designed to work together; to partner others to achieve more than we can alone. There was a moment when a man called Peter was told to go fishing. The catch was so large that the nets were about to break. It was at this pivotal moment that Peter had to make a choice; to struggle alone or to ask for help? Peter humbled himself and ‘signalled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them’. You can read about it in chapter five in the Gospel of Luke. There are times when we all need a partner when things are too big for us to deal with alone, yet we have the same dilemma; shall we swallow our pride and ask for help or soldier on alone? It takes courage to ask for help, to admit we can’t go on alone. But don’t worry, Laurel needs Hardy and Ant needs Dec and we need each other. Statistics tell us that loneliness is on the rise and community is on the decline. In fact, according to a local BBC Radio Report, York is in eleventh place on the list of communities where there is the least sense of belonging. To be wanted and to belong are intrinsic to our design and when we don’t we can feel isolated and insignificant. Are we too busy? Eyes down, looking at our own ‘stuff’ that we don’t see the signals for help from those around us? Could loneliness be reversed and community built? To make a difference, am I willing to ask for help and be ready to lend a hand? We know Batman could not survive without Robin, but have our neighbours learnt to survive without us?

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Lolly Winston 36-year-old Sophie has just lost her husband, Ethan, to cancer. She had only been married a few years and is devastated. Lolly Winston takes us on a journey through the emotional rollercoaster of bereavement and its different stages, from denial to acceptance.

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ON YOUR PLOT April showers to October fun

It’s wonderful to see the first fresh, local, asparagus appear for sale this month and if you’ve a bit of space spare on your plot now’s the time to plant this gourmet crop. Buy one year old crowns and plant them immediately into well drained soil. You should be able to take a small harvest next year and they’ll carry on cropping for up to 20 years!

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ow is the time for April showers and with the weather warming up all the time and some gentle rain you’ll soon be seeing lots of changes on your veggie plot. It’s a time when any indoor space, be it greenhouse, cold frame, or just window sills, is likely to be filling rapidly with young seedlings. If you are thinking of planting some of your seedlings out then don’t forget to harden them off first. You can move the pots outside each morning, bringing them in at night to gradually acclimatise them to the change. Do remember too that late frosts can still happen in April, damaging plants that are unprotected. Watch the weather forecast and if there’s any danger of frost then use fleece or cloches to protect plants where necessary. On the subject of cloches, save any empty plastic bottles that you may have. Cut the bottom off and you are left with a wonderful mini cloche to protect seedlings that are recently planted out. Push the plastic down into the soil firmly and it will keep off not only some of the chill but also any slugs that may have their eye on tasty young leaves. Are you a fan of Halloween? Pumpkins can be quite expensive come the end of October and

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then there’s always the hunt for one just the right size. Why not have a go at growing one (or several!) of your own this year? Pumpkins need a long, growing season to ripen well so now is the time to start them off. There’s lots of different varieties, including some giant ones if you want something really impressive to carve. Look out on the packets for ones that are early ripening for the best chances of success. Pumpkin seeds are huge so it’s easy to sow just one to each pot. I’d sow at least 3 plants, if they all germinate and mature it’ll probably be more than you need (they can take a lot of room as they grow) but it’s better to have spare in case you loose some early on - if they all grow well you can always pass one on to a friend or neighbour and have a competition to see who gets the biggest pumpkin! You’ll need to keep your young plant inside until all risk of frost has passed. When it comes time to plant the pumpkin out it will like lots of nutrients in the soil. Dig out a large hole and put in lots of well rotted compost - or you can even plant your pumpkin straight on top of an old compost heap. They’ll bloom with wonderfully exotic looking, huge yellow flowers and it’s wise to consider removing the growing tip once three fruit have set as this will give a better chance for larger, riper, pumpkins. Support the growing fruits on a bed of straw to avoid them dropping off or becoming mushy. Are you enjoying purple spouting broccoli at the moment? You can buy summer varieties to plant now, or try Calbrese (this has the green heads) which is best planted straight into the beds where they will grow. Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 8th April

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We hear time and again about how text messaging is destroying language, and that it marks the fall of any kind of serious literacy or formal writing ability amongst young people. And it’s not a difficult thing to believe, what with so many abbreviations like “lol” and “brb”, and the frequent misspellings or total omissions of letters which can condense a perfectly sensible sentence, “See you later”, into a fragment of its original self: “c u l8r”. No capital letters, no full stops – how will anyone possibly be able to communicate in a civilised manner without being able to use grammar properly? Thing is, these styles of writing have been around long before texting was even invented. The term “IOU” was coined in the 17th century, and really how different is ROFL (rolling on the floor laughing” to SWALK (sealed with a loving kiss) from previous generations? Both simply lessen the time and space that the message takes up, and when these things are limited, that’s really very logical. More importantly however, text language is not really writing at all. Spoken and written language obey very different rules, with only very particular overlaps. When performing a formal speech, we speak like we write. When texting, we write like we speak. It is only due to recent technological advances that this is even possible, but now that replies are instant and the speed of typing is able to keep up with the speed at which we talk, text language has become representative of conversation. So naturally, it would make sense to obey the more flexible rules of spoken language. This is something that everyone who texts understands. There has always been formal and informal language, and people have the mental capacity to handle both simultaneously. Just because you can understand “nxt wknd” to mean “next weekend”, doesn’t automatically make someone incapable of comprehending elegant prose, or even creating it. Thanks to qwerty keyboards and autocorrect, many don’t even bother with abbreviations. But nevertheless, they do not spell out the doom of sophisticated discourse, they’re simply a practical adaptation of the language, and it’s really not a big deal. Ella

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RYEDALE • APRIL 2014 • ISSUE 98

24 HOURS OF MUSIC TO RAISE FUNDS FOR HOSPICE

2ND & 3RD MAY AT ST MICHAELS CHURCH, MALTON the right notes. “The ‘Good Night’s Sleep’ appeal is such an important one for Martin House Children’s Hospice. We are delighted to be able to offer our support, and we are looking forward to the event.

leep will be the last thing on the minds of local musicians next month during a 24-hour charity music session. Malton White Star Band will stage a 24-hour ‘Play-A-Thon’ on 2nd to 3rd May in St Michael’s Church in the town’s Market Place, to help raise funds for the Martin House Children’s Hospice ‘Good Night’s Sleep’ appeal. The appeal, which is also supported by BBC Radio York, will raise funds to provide countywide support for children with a life-limiting illness, along with support for their families. The ‘Good Night’s Sleep Appeal’ has a £120,000 target, and Malton White Star Band will play their part – and their instruments – to help the hospice reach its goal. Over 25 band members, aged from just 10 to 80, will play from 7pm on Friday 2nd May right through to 7pm on Saturday 3rd May – in other words, a playing marathon, or ‘Play-A-Thon’! Cliff Hicks, Musical Director of the band, explains: “All our dedicated band members will play in shifts, and we will be joined by other local musicians to help us reach

“We hope to have every one of our 25 members play for the first hour and the last hour of the 24hour session. We will be looking forward to coffee and cake at St Michael’s Church, during its coffee morning on Saturday 3rd May! “Malton White Star Band was formed well over a century ago, and has been entertaining music -lovers ever since. We hope to raise funds for the appeal so we can do our bit to help families in North Yorkshire.” The ‘Good Night’s Sleep’ appeal offers a lifeline to parents for whom broken nights become routine when caring for their child. At Martin House, overnight support is available, and with this, a chance for mum, dad and carers to relax and have restorative sleep, knowing their child is being looked after by the Hospice care team.

campaign will make such a big difference to families. Everyone’s commitment to give the parents and children a supported experience is truly remarkable.” If you would like to donate to the appeal, you can do so through the Just Giving link on the Martin House Children’s Hospice website www.justgiving.com/ martinhousehospice or by logging onto www.martinhousehospice.co.uk Martin House Children’s Hospice, which opened 25 years ago, along with its fundraisers, have raised just over £69,000 to date. A spokesperson at the Hospice said: “Our role is to ensure that in everything we do, we place the family at the centre and value each member of the family as individuals with their own needs.”

The £120,000 is required to fund planned respite stays at the Hospice, at Boston Spa near Wetherby, and fundraisers have a year in which to raise the money. Sarah Drummond, Managing Editor of BBC Radio York, said: “We are excited to work with Martin House and all the fundraisers in our area. The www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 690859 • 67

Richard Durrant, leading guitarist of his generation will be playing at Pickering Memorial Hall on Friday, 30th May 2014 at 7.30 pm in support of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research. Cycling up to 50 miles a day, Richard will be carrying his entire show on his bike. His performance will still feature beautiful lighting, projections and sound, but the gear will be state of the art, low energy and lightweight. Richard will be performing a selection of guitar solos, many from his latest album Cycling Music. Tickets £12 Adults, £10 concessions Available from Pickering Tourist Information Centre Tour support by Giant Cycles Shoreham by Sea. PA provided by Peter Tyson Carlisle. Concert sponsored by C C Jensen UK.

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in Ryedale. HELMSLEY WALLED GARDEN 12 APRIL Spring Fair

10am – 5pm. Over twenty stalls selling a range of craft items as well as home-made cakes and jams. The Plant Centre has a wide range of herbaceous perennials and the Garden Shop sells a selection of garden sundries and gifts. The Vinehouse Café is open for lunch and light refreshments or go to the Bacon Butty stall for a freshly cooked bacon butty and a cup of tea. Plant Auction in the afternoon. For further details see www. helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk

YORKSHIRE CANCER RESEARCH 28 JUNE Midsummer Madness

Have a picnic and listen to music. More details to follow.

6 SEPTEMBER Jumble sale

At Sheriff Hutton, in aid of YCR

in the area and find out how you can get involved.

13 APRIL Yorkshire Dry Stone Walling – Taster Day

9am – 4.30pm. Would you like to try your hand at dry stone walling with professional dry stone waller Hugh Boyd? The perfect opportunity is our taster day, come and learn how to take down and re-build a dry stone wall within the museum grounds. Minimum age 18. £40 per person. Pre-booked only. For further information or to book please contact the museum on 01751 417367 or emma@ryedalefolkmuseum. co.uk

MALTON & NORTON TIDY UP GROUP 6 APRIL

10am – 12 midday. Malton. Meet in Water Lane carpark opposite Yates’. Bags and litter pickers are provided by Streetscene but please bring your own gloves and tools.

MALTON & NORTON RAILWAY CLUB 5,12,19,26 APRIL Musical Evening

Saturday nights – Live music entertainment from 8.30pm.

7,14, 21, 28 APRIL LOCAL CHARITY BINGO Monday nights at 7.30pm

2, 9,16, 23, 30 APRIL Whist Drive

Wednesday nights at 7.15pm. not-for-profit organisation that operates the monthly Markets and annual Food Lovers Festival. Visit www. maltonyorkshire.co.uk for all dates and more information.

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET 5 APRIL

Markets open from 10.30am www.hovingham-market.org.uk

BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS RYEDALE FOLK MUSEUM 21 APRIL Easter Monday

Come and celebrate Easter and Spring with us, with different children’s activities 11-4.

5 MAY Volunteers Day

Maypole Dancing and more! Join us to celebrate volunteering

MALTON MONTHLY FOOD MARKET 12 APRIL

Milton Rooms and Market Place. 9am to 3pm. Food stalls, live chef demo, live music Free entry, free parking. Free tea or coffee with every bakery purchase with donations going towards the Malton CIC, the

4 APRIL Pickering Memorial Hall 2-4pm and 5-7pm

21 APRIL Malton Community Sports Centre 10am – 1pm

28 APRIL Royal British Legion, Kirkbymoorside 2-4pm and 5-7pm

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in Ryedale. Box Office open Tues - Fri 10am-2pm Telephone: 01439 771700 The Old Meeting House, Helmsley YO62 5DW

3 APRIL

Ryedale School Presents ‘A’ Level Music Recital 7pm. A warm welcome to music students from Ryedale School, some of the most talented young musicians in the area, to perform the solo pieces they have prepared for their A-Level examinations. The programme includes a broad range of instrumental and vocal styles and pieces, all performed to a very high standard. Come and support these talented young players as they present their work in the Auditorium.

4 APRIL Christopher Glynn, Bibi Heal And Charlotte Tetley

7.30pm. Christopher Glynn - well-known to Ryedale audiences as Artistic Director of the Ryedale Festival - will accompany these wonderful soloists, Bibi Heal and Charlotte Tetley for an evening of songs and duets.

5 APRIL Manasamitra Presents Rudra

7.30pm. Resurrecting ancient Indian mythology with an exciting fusion of contemporary music and dance, Manasamitra brings together four dancers with

contemporary and Indian dance backgrounds in a powerful piece accompanied by live musicians playing instruments from both East and West.

RYEDALE SINGING FOR THE BRAIN 3 & 17 APRIL

An informal singing group for people with memory problems and their carers, 1.30pm -3pm. At the Salvation Army, 40 Wood Street, Norton.

MALTON & NORTON MEMORY CAFÉ 10 APRIL

9 -12 APRIL 1812 Theatre Company Presents The Helmsley Mysteries

7.30pm. As Easter approaches, our resident theatre company presents a spectacular new retelling of stories from the Bible - a whistle-stop tour from Genesis to Armageddon, via Lucifer, Noah, Moses, Lazarus, and the life of Jesus. Expect laughter, temptation, song, passion, miracles and sheep, all with a local touch.

27 APRIL Emily Maguire

Best-known for her thought provoking lyrics and ‘supremely expressive vocals’ (R2 Magazine), Emily Maguire’s songs have been played regularly on Radio 2 and have won her fans across the globe. After living in a shack in Australia where she made her first two albums, Emily returned to the UK to tour with American legend Don McLean and make her third album Believer. Her acclaimed new album Bird Inside A Cage was released in July 2013.

For people with memory problems and their carers, 2-4pm. Salvation Army, 40 Wood Street, Norton

PICKERING MEMORY CAFÉ 25 APRIL

For people with memory problems and their carers, 2-4pm. WRVS Hungate, Pickering For more information contact the local Alzheimer’s Society Office on 01723 500958

HELMSLEY DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY 7 APRIL Lecture By John Ericson

Pub Signs and the Stories They Tell. 7.30pm. Helmsley Arts Centre. John Ericson has recently retired from the University of Bath where he was Director of Studies in the School of Education. He asks who could fail to be intrigued by the stories behind the ‘Bucket of Blood’ and the ‘Cow and Snuffers’? And who on earth was ‘Blind Jack’? Helmsley Decorative and Fine Arts Society organises monthly lectures from October to July on many topics, all at Helmsley

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Arts Centre. To become a member at £40 per year for 9 lectures or to book for an individual lecture at £10, please telephone Emma Bradford on 01845 523766.

In aid of Sheriff Hutton Bowls Club. At Sheriff Hutton Village Hall

RYEDALE FILM SOCIETY 27 APRIL Film Screening - ‘Ceasar Must Die’ 7.30pm at Friends Meeting House, 19 Castlegate, Pickering, YO18 7AX. Contact Alison Lawson on 01751 472827 or email rfs@ peebles8.freeserve.co.uk

FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB 14 APRIL Speaker, Pam Towler on ‘Plant Medicines and Their History’

Pam is a pharmacist and therefore the right person to share with us the pleasure of plants and their benefits to us all. Followed by plant sale. Indoor meetings are held in Flaxton Village Hall and commence at 7.30 pm. Visitors are always welcome. Entry charge at the door (£1 for members and £2 for nonmembers). There is a small raffle at every indoor meeting.

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP 28 MARCH Fundraising Event

16 - 19 APRIL Ryedale Youth Theatre presents STARLIGHT EXPRESS.

Evenings at 7.15pm. Thurs, Fri & Sat matinees at 2pm. Tickets £12 & £10

25 APRIL Phoenix Dance Theatre

8 APRIL AGM

Box Office: 01653 600 048 Venue Hire: 01653 696 240 The Milton Rooms, Market Place, Malton, YO17 7LX

7 - 10pm Village Hall. Speaker John Williamson ‘Post War Development in Sheriff Hutton’ Refreshments £2 non members. All welcome.

15 APRIL Open meeting

2-3.30pm Village hall . An opportunity to look at archives, have a chat, or to bring in photographs, documents relevant to Sheriff for scanning.

MALTON LIBRARY

12 APRIL Jumble Sale

A multi-talented 6 piece female band from Scarborough. Tickets £8. Doors open 7.30pm

Sheriff Hutton Village Hall “Treasures of Sheriff”. Speaker John Hendry 7.30pm. Admission £5 with refreshments.

Contact Margaret 01347 878465 or Meg 01347 878136 for further details

SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES

4 APRIL RAVEN

9 APRIL Baby Day at Malton Library

10am-2pm. Fun events including, stories, music, baby massage, baby yoga and crafts. Advice on parenting, childcare, road safety, adult learning

Doors 7pm. Tickets £10 & 7.50

courses and parents returning to work. Email: victoria.allan@ northyorks.gov.uk

HELMSLEY LIBRARY IT taster sessions

The sessions are for complete beginners or those who have a little knowledge but want to learn more. The sessions are free but booking is essential. Places are available on the following dates:

THURSDAY 3 APRIL, 2PM - 4PM; AND THURSDAY 17 APRIL, 2PM - 4PM. For more information, please contact Helmsley library on 0845 034 9527 or email helmsley.library@northyorks. gov.uk.

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in Ryedale. 3 MAY Market stall

Malton Market. Selling homemade cakes, gifts, plants and a tombola.

SHERIFF HUTTON ART GROUP 20 – 21 APRIL 41st Annual Exhibition of Paintings

MALTON MUSEUM 15 FEBRUARY – 31 MAY Exhibition

MALTON WI 24 APRIL Meeting

At 7.30 in the community rooms at St Leonard’s Church, Malton. Guest speaker from the local magistrates department talking about being a magistrate and how their work affects the community. Visitors are more than welcome!

7 pm at the Strensall and Towthorpe Village Hall. Tim Ward will speak on Askham Bog Nature Reserve (a followup to last year’s visit) before the Annual General Meeting.

12 APRIL City Centre riverbank and CYC boat Litter Pick.

RYEDALE AQUARIST SOCIETY

26 APRIL Foss Walk 2 - Yearsley to Coxwold.

APRIL 2014 Exhibition

All exhibitions are free to visit, and held in the Parish Rooms, Yorkersgate, Malton. Open Thursday to Saturday 10am – 4pm. More information about these exhibitions can be seen on our website www. maltonmuseum.co.uk. Or contact us on 01653 696240 or email info@malton museum

9 APRIL Open Meeting

10 – 4.30pm. Sheriff Hutton Village Hall. Refreshments available. Entrance Fee: Adults £1, Children 30p

‘Windows to the Past’. Glimpse into the history of Malton and Norton through mages and artefacts of everyday life.

‘Castle’. The lost medieval castle of Malton – from riches to ruin. A photographic exhibition looking at the rise and fall of this forgotten Malton.

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY

17 APRIL Talk

Ryedale Aquarist Society will be hosting a talk by well-known Sheffield fishkeeper, Mr Jamie Horne, who will be talking about visits to tropical freshwater aquarium fish habitats in Uruguay. Thornton-Le-Dale Village Hall. 7.30pm. Please note that there is no entrance fee but a raffle will be held to help cover the cost of venue hire. For further details phone 01751 472715.

18 MAY Annual Aquarium Fish Open Show & Auction of Aquatic Items

40 classes covering the full range of tropical freshwater and coldwater fish. Public viewing of exhibits 12.35pm Auction starts at 1pm. Experts with many years of fishkeeping

Please meet at 9.30 am at the footbridge to the Nature Reserve on Foss Islands Road for about 2 hours’ work, wearing suitable clothing and substantial footwear. Contact Peter Hopwood, 01904 768071 or e-mail chrisandpete@haxby147. fsnet.co.uk

Distance 5 m. We meet at 9.30 am in the free car park at Coxwold. Drivers then take us to the start at Yearsley. Meal in the Coxwold Tea Rooms after the walk. Contact Bob Jowett on 01904 764702 or e-mail bobjowett1@ btopenworld.com experience will be available to answer your fishkeeping questions. Old Malton Memorial Hall. For further details phone 01751 472715.

YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM 6 APRIL ”Thunder Day”

On site taxy run of Devon, Buccaneer and SE5a. Also first planned start of unique Eastchurch Kitten WWI bi-plane.

Do you run a local club? Do you have an event in May or June?

Victor (Dry/Wet). Visit www. yorkshireairmuseum.org for more details

4 MAY

Cakes and Refreshment Stall at Kirkymoorside’s 10K Run.

BUTTERWICK & SALTON CHURCHES 25 APRIL Wine and cheese tasting evening

ROBERT FULLER GALLERY 5 APRIL Farm-tastic Fun Day

11am - 4.30pm. Pet a piglet, love a lamb and cuddle a calf at this fun farm event. Then get your kids to draw them afterwards! Baby animals petting farm with lambs, piglets, calves and chicks, falconry, horse riding, treasure Hunt, wildlife quiz, art & drawing in the gallery, outdoor cafe & ice creams, art gallery and gift shop with lots of Easter treats! At The Robert Fuller Gallery, Thixendale. Ticket price £1.50 per person. Tickets are limited so please book as soon as possible online at www. robertefuller.com or by phone 01759 368355.

With award winning Yorkshire cheeses created by Shepherds Purse Cheeses and introduced by their creator Judy Bell MBE and wine sourced and selected by Firth & Co Wine Merchants Ltd. Reception with glass of ‘Pink Fizz’ at 7.30pm. Held at Kirby Misperton Village Hall in Aid of Butterwick and Salton Churches. Tickets £10 from Jill Hopkins 01653 669641

MALTON RNLI 14 MAY Film Archive Malton Rugby Club 11 OCTOBER Jumble sale at Sheriff Hutton in aid of RNLI

optional lunch at The Grapes, and an afternoon trip, weather permitting, to visit the sheep walk to study the ancient entrenchment trackway while it is easily visible, before the summer undergrowth obscures it. If you wish to be included in a group booking for lunch at The Grapes for this event please let Margaret Mackinder know by e-mail as above or phone on 01653 628303 by 29 March.

26 APRIL Annual Local History Event – Wartime Slingsby A look at Slingsby’s wartime connections from Medieval times up until the Second World War. A one day event in Slingsby Village Hall and Slingsby Church. Exhibition, talks and recording sessions of Second World War memories of Slingsby. More details on the village website www. slingsbyvillage.co.uk

KIRK THEATRE, PICKERING 28 MARCH The Chanticleer Singers

7.30pm. Doors 7pm. £10 /£7 Concessions

4 APRIL Counterfeit Abba

7.30pm. Doors 6.30pm. £12

SLINGSBY HISTORY GROUP KIRKBY IN BLOOM 16 APRIL Easter Coffee Morning

9am-1pm at Kirkbymoorside Library. £1.50 ticket to include coffee/tea/Hot Cross bun. Cakes, plants and raffle also available.

5 APRIL. ‘What the landscape can tell us about Historic Slingsby’

Steve Moorhouse will lead us on a Saturday morning look at the Castle and Sportsfield area on the ground. Meet at 11 a.m. outside Slingsby church main gates. Followed by

Telephone the Box Office on 01751 474833 or email info. pickeringmusicalsociety@gmail. com

RICHARD DURRANT 30 MAY Guitar Concert

7.30pm. Richard Durrant, the Leading guitarist of his generation will be playing at Pickering Memorial Hall in support of Leukaemia and

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in Ryedale. Lymphoma Research. Richard will be carrying his entire show on his bike. His performance will still feature beautiful lighting, projections and sound, but the gear will be state of the art, low energy and lightweight. Tickets £12 Adults, £10 concessions. Available from Pickering Tourist Information Centre

CASTLE GARDEN, MALTON 17 MAY ‘Garnish’

The Castle Garden Malton is planning a new event in the run up to Malton Food Festival. ‘Garnish’ will feature a selection of local small food and craft producers who will be invited to show off their products and talents in the Castle Garden. The event will run from 10am to 4.30pm in the Castle Garden, off Orchard Field. Any local food or craft producers who would like to take a stall at the event should contact Di Keal on 01653 694546 or email dinah. keal@btinternet.com

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHOIRS CONCERT 5 APRIL

7pm at Westborough Methodist Church, Scarborough. Showcasing 7 Great Nac Member Choirs from across East and North Yorkshire including Malton and District Male Voice Choir. Raising funds in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Tickets £8 and now

available from several outlets including Scarborough Tourist Information Centres 01723 383636 and Westborough Methodist Church 01723 506926.

SHERIFF HUTTON BOWLS CLUB 19 APRIL Open Afternoon

Our new season starts in April so why not come and visit our open afternoon from 2pm onwards. Membership is free and new members are always welcome! For more information please contact Michael Waite on 01347 810233.

CASTLE HOWARD www.castlehoward.co.uk Visitor information on 01653 648333

8 APRIL Stable Courtyard Market

Browse a range of stalls selling beautiful crafts & delicious local produce. 10am - 4pm, free admission.

16 APRIL Duty Calls: An Illustrated Talk & Private Tour

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, KIRKBYMOORSIDE 01751 432252/432086

4 APRIL Bingo Night 5 APRIL Arizona Wes (country singer) 11 APRIL Bingo Night

See unseen material from our archives and join our curator, Dr Chris Ridgway, on this private talk and tour about Castle Howard in time of war. 6pm - 8.45pm. Must be prebooked, charges apply.

18 - 21 APRIL Castle Howard Easter including ‘Lamb National’

Cheer on Woolly Jumper, Sheargar and Red Ram at our Lamb National this Easter, with sheepdog demonstrations too. Included in admission.

19 APRIL Dave Willson (Mixed music)

12 APRIL Honky Tonkin (60s)

20 APRIL Children’s Easter Party and Disco

13 APRIL Quiz night

25 APRIL Bingo Night

18 APRIL Bingo Night

26 APRIL Tray Jackson (singer)

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RYEDALE • APRIL 2014 • ISSUE 98 ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES CELL GROUPS

Contact Kate Giles on 01653 628739 or Tim & Clare Rowe on 01653 628555.

CLAXTON & SAND HUTTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Contact Rachel: 07970956022.

CONNECTIONS CRAFT CLUB

For women - all levels of experience. Contact Ruth: 01751 474291.

DERWENT DIGGERS GARDENING CLUB Contact 01653 697845

EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD RYEDALE BRANCH

Contact Janet on 01751 473875.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB

Contact Janet Pepper on 01347 823601

HOPE CENTRAL COFFEE HOUSE E-mail office@elimryedale.net or hopecentral@elimryedale. net. or phone (01653) 697796. www.elimryedale.net or www. hopecentral.info

KIRKBYMOORSIDE & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB Visit www.kirkbymoorsidecamera-club.co.uk

KIRKBYMOORSIDE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

if you are interested in becoming part of the committee or helping out at the yearly show, please contact Laura or Neil Cawood on 01751 431220.

LACEMAKING CLASSES

Contact Irene on 01757 288656

MALTON & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB

Contact: 01653 619181 or 01653 628982 or www.maltoncameraclub.co.uk

MALTON & DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB

Contact Maggie, Secretary on 01653 698741.

MARTON & NORMANBY GARDENING CLUB Contact: 01751 433105.

MALTON & NORTON NATIONAL WOMEN’S REGISTER

Contact: www.nwr.org.uk email: office@nwr.org.uk | 0845 4500287

MALTON & NORTON ROTARY CLUB Contact John Howard: john. howard1@btinternet.com or see www.rotary-ribi.org.

MALTON BRIDGE CLUB

Contact: 01653 693501 or 01653 693553.

MALTON COUNTRY QUILTERS

Contact Sandra 01944 759240

MALTON LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB Contact Margaret Barker on 01653 693538.

MALTON AND DISTRICT SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Local branch of well established International organisation for women with the aim of promoting opportunites for women and girls throughout the world. We meet monthly and have interesting speakers and arrange fundraising and social events. We normally meet at 7.30pm on 3rd Wendesday in the month in a room at the Methodist Church, Saville St, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 7LL. We would be happy to tell you more about what we do, further information from www.sigbi.org/malton/.

NEWBRIDGE PARK GROUP

For more information: www. newbridgepark.org

NORTH YORKSHIRE SNAPPERS

For more information and to register go to www.meetup.com/ North-Yorkshire-Snappers.

ing.com or email phil@yorkshirewalker.co.uk, or telephone 01751 476380.

VALE OF PICKERING ART CLUB

Contact Renee: 01751 431834

THORNTON LE DALE SCRABBLE CLUB

Contact Wendy: 01751 475412.

YORK RAMBLERS

yorkramblers.org.uk. Further information about weekend walks is on eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk or phone Vera on 01904-628134.

ADVICE & SUPPORT AGE UK RYEDALE

Age UK Scarborough & District Knit and Natter Group. For more information please contact Ketyn Jepson at Age UK in Scarborough : 01723 379058 or ketyn@ageukscarborough.org

CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICE

PICKERING & DISTRICT FLOWER GROUP

Contact: 01723 356060

PICKERING EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEERING MODEL SOCIETY

Contact: 08444 111444.

Contact Val on 01751 472902

Contact: 01751 474291 or visit www.peems.co.uk

PICKERING SCRABBLE CLUB Contact Wendy on 01751 475412

PICKERING CREATIVE WRITING GROUP Contact Hilary Jenkins 01751 417946 for more information.

POTTER HILL CINEMA

Contact: 01751 474291 or visit www.facebook.com/PotterHillCinema.

ROCK IT YOUTH CLUB & MUSIC NIGHTS

Ages 11years plus. Contact Ruth on 01751 474291.

RYEDALE CROQUET

Contact: 01653 694595.

RYEDALE FILM SOCIETY

Contact Alison Lawson on 01751 472827 or Frank Rock on 01751 477 484.

RYEDALE FORUM 50+

Contact Membership Secretary Danny on 01751 474464 or Anna: 01944 759123.

RYEDALE FRIENDSHIP GROUP

Contact Peter Ashton on 01751 473715 or Sue Hall on 01751 474181.

RYEDALE NATURIST CLUB

Contact: 07528409332 or www. ryedalenaturistclub.co.uk.

RYEDALE MEN TOGETHER

Contact 01944 758807 or eddie. james@cvmen.org.uk.

RYEDALE SCOTTISH DANCE GROUP

Contact Sheila: 01751 473924

RYEDALE WALKING GROUP

Full details on www.ryedalewalk-

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU, RYEDALE FRIENDS OF THE CROFT

Contact Maureen: 01944 758448.

HOME-START RYEDALE

Support for families with children under the age of 5. Contact: 01653 693551.

HOPE DEBT ADVICE

A FREE, confidential debt advice service. Tel: 01653 692616

MALTON CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICE Contact: 01723 356060.

NEXT STEPS

Ryedale’s resource centre run for and by people with mental health problems. Contact 01653 690854.

PARKINSONS UK

Ryedale Support Group. 2nd Thursday of each month at Trinity Methodist Church in Norton 2-4pm Tel : 01653 694251

RELATE

Contact: 0800 9805907.

RYEDALE & DISTRICT MENCAP Contact Sue Hollows: 07557868142

RYEDALE BRANCH OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION

Contact Secretary, John Paul: 01751 431793

RYEDALE CARERS SUPPORT

Contact Claire or Annette: 01751 432288 or email: enquiries@ ryedalecarers.org.uk or visit www.ryedalecarers.org.uk

RYEDALE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS BRANCH

Contact our Support Officer, Mrs Ward: 01653 695310.

RYEDALE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

www.ryedalenhwa.co.uk Bickley/Ebberston/Yedingham: e-mail to Tony Calvert at bandycal@googlemail.com Helmsley: email to Eric Dunstone at ericdunstone@btinternet.com Kirkbymoorside: email Terry Wallis at ekirkbymoorsidenhw@ hotmail.co.uk Malton: email Steve Law at steve. ebberston@btinternet.com Pickering: email Susan Mansfield at susan.mansfield@hotmail.co.uk

RYEDALE SPECIAL FAMILIES

121 Town Street, Old Malton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7HD. Contact: 01653 699000.

RYEDALE STROKE GROUP Contact 01653 628620

RYEDALE TALKING MAGAZINE Contact Val: 01751 476499.

RYEDALE VOLUNTARY ACTION

Contact: 01653 600120 or email: post@rva-cvs.org.uk or visit www.ryedaleva.org.uk.

SAMARITANS OF SCARBOROUGH Contact: 01723 368888 or 08457 90 90 90 or email www. samaritans.org.uk.

SCARBOROUGH AND RYEDALE CARERS RESOURCE

Information about where carers can find help and support. Contact: 01723 850155.

SIGHT SUPPORT RYEDALE

Contact: 01653 698860 or email sightsupportryedale@ btconnect.com or visit www. sightsupportryedale.org.

THE ENCEPHALITIS SOCIETY

Admin line : 01653 692583. Support Line 01653 699599. Email : mail@encephalitis.info

WRVS

The Hungate Centre, open from 9am to 5pm Mon to Fri.

ANIMALS BORDER COLLIE RESCUE

Contact: 0845 6044941 or visit www.bordercollierescue.org.

RYEDALE DOG RESCUE

Contact: 07581 324153 or visit www.ryedaledogrescue.com.

RYEDALE & SCARBOROUGH CATS WELFARE

Please contact Margaret Hill on 01723 865829 or email RSCWCats@hotmail.co.uk

YORKSHIRE COAST DOG RESCUE Contact: 0758 3269614 or visit www.yorkshire-coast-dogrescue.com.

NATURE & ENVIRONMENT GREEN DRINKS

Informal get-together of people interested in the future of mankind and the planet. Contact 01653 696748.

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MALTON AND NORTON TIDY GROUP

Meet on the first Sunday of the month - Malton one month (meet Water Lane car park), Norton the next (meet St Nicholas Street car park), 10:00am to Noon.

NATIONAL TRUST - RYEDALE

Contact Janet: 01653 693638 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ ryedalecentre.

KIRKBY IN BLOOM

We are a voluntary, small, group dedicated to the floral enhancement of the Town. We hold a Silver Gilt Award in the Yorkshire In Bloom competitions. We have entered again this year and hope to reflect the marking of the start of World War 1 and 50 years of Britain in Bloom in our displays. Volunteers made welcome! All enquiries to 01751 430250

PICKERING IN BLOOM

Contact Eileen: 01751 477799

RYEDALE LETS

Contact Ruth: 01653 694866.

FUNDRAISING MALTON & NORTON HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS

THORNTON LE DALE PLAYERS BULMER CHOIR

Visit www.bulmerchoir.co.uk or ring Blair Wallace 07736 060620

FRIENDS OF CATHEDRAL MUSIC Contact local Representative: 01653 618479.

HARMONIA LADIES CHOIR

Contact Alison Davis on 01944 758028

MALTON & NORTON MUSICAL THEATRE (MNMT)

Contact Chairman, Ian: 07988 740274 or email ian.goring@ btinternet.com. www.maltonandnortonmusicaltheatre.org.uk

MALTON DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR

Contact Secretary David Ackroyd on 01944-758693 or Chairman Tom Todd on 01653-692362.

PICKERING ACOUSTIC MUSIC

Contact Alison: 01751 472827 or Martin: 01751 475644

PICKERING MUSICAL SOCIETY

AMPLEFORTH & DISTRICT HISTORIAL SOCIETY

Contact Grahame: 01723 850640 or Jim: 01751 431945.

APPLETON LE MOORS HISTORY GROUP Visit appletonlemoorshistory. btck.co.uk/ for more details or contact Jim on 01751 417160 ROSEDALE HISTORY SOCIETY. Contact: 01751 417071 or visit rosedale.ryedaleconnect.org. uk or email rosedalehistory@ hotmail.co.uk.

RYEDALE CHORAL

RYEDALE SCOTTISH DANCE GROUP

Please contact Sheila Barnes 01751 473924 or 07741493360

THE RYEDALE WIND BAND

STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS

Contact Mike, Band Master: 01751 472224.

AMPLEFORTH COMMUNITY CHILDREN’S CHOIR

Find out more at www.ampleforthchildrenschoir.co.uk or ring 01439 788481

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BARTON LE WILLOWS PLAYGROUP

Contact Catherine: 01653 619304.

Contact: 07792 369468 (session times only)

Meet in Bulmer Village Hall every Tues 10–11.30am.

CHATTERBOX PLAYGROUP

Village Hall, Barker’s Lane, Snainton. Contact Janet: 0776 5557020.

FIRESTATION PRESCHOOL

Sheepfoot Hill, Castlegate, Malton. Contact: 01653 694768.

HELMSLEY TODDLER GROUP

Meet Mondays during term time. 9.30 - 11.30 in Helmsley Methodist Chapel. See netmums for contact details.

LANGTON PLAYGROUP

Contact: Helen: 01653 699667, 07866 819556 or Julie: 01653 658057.

LEAVENING TODDLER GROUP

Contact Paula: 07504821580.

LITTLE STARS STAY & PLAYGROUP

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP

MUSIC & THEATRE

Meet Tuesdays 9.30 - 11.30 in Ampleforth village hall. See netmums or contact Heather 01347868306.

Contact Wilson Hepplestone on 01723 859733, wilsonhepplestone@wilsonh.plus.com or at www.ryedalejazz.co.uk Contact by email: info@stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk or visit www. stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk

Please contact Margaret Thompsom 01347 878465 for further details.

AMPLEFORTH PRESCHOOL GROUP

LEAVENING CP SCHOOL MUMS & TOTS GROUP.

RYEDALE FAMILY HISTORY GROUP

Contact Janice: 01653 628952

The Reading Rooms, Main Street, Swinton. Contact: 01653 695020 or 07879 834975.

Contact Robert Coates on 01751 469116 or e-mail theryedalewindband@gmail.com.

RYEDALE JAZZ CLUB

STAPE SILVER BAND

SWINTON EXCELSIOR BRASS BAND

The Band Room, Middle Street, Swinton. Contact Steve on 01653 696417 or visit www. swinton-band.org

THE CHANTICLEER SINGERS

Call 01653 658313 for more detail.

Contact: 01751 474963 or email donnafirth2004@yahoo.co.uk.

LUTTONS LITTLE LADYBIRDS PLAYGROUP

For further information contact school on 01944 738232.

MUMS & TOTS

Contact Carole: 01653 694891.

PICKERING PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP (HALLGARTH) Parish Hall, Hallgarth, Pickering, YO18 7AW. Contact: 07910147095.

PLAY & LEARN

Contact Musical Director: 01904 706437.

9.30am - 11am.Held at Sherburn CE Primary School. Contact 01944 710282

Call Ali on 01377 288429

POTTER HILL PLAYGROUP

THIXENDALE SINGERS

Contact: 07704 289080

PLAYGROUPS

BULMER TEA & TOTS

Contact Pat: 01653 690350 or visit www.nomads-productions. co.uk.

RILLINGTON PLAYGROUP

SINNINGTON PRESCHOOL

NOMADS PRODUCTIONS

Contact Bandmaster, Cliff Hicks: 01653 693599.

Rear of Methodist Church, Potter Hill, Pickering. Contact Helen: 01751 477833.

Wednesday at 8.00pm at the Blue ball Inn, Newbiggin, Malton. Contact John 07786040734. Website: www.yorkshirecajun. com

MALTON WHITE STAR BAND

HISTORY

We meet about four times a year in Ampleforth Village Hall at 7.30. Cost of £2.50 which includes refreshments. All welcome Contact No. 01439 788824.

YORKSHIRE CAJUN

BROOKLYN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP

Visit www.pickeringmusicalsociety.co.uk. Contact Linda, Publicity Manager: 01751 471553 or email pickeringmusical society@ hotmail.co.uk

Supporting Malton Hospital. Contact: 01653 698183.

Contact Mr J Walker: 01751 475001 or Mr G Hunt: 01751 476283.

Contact: 01751 431465 or 07799 727656 email: info@sinnpreschool.org.uk or visit: www. sinnpreschool.org.uk.

SWINTON PLAYGROUP

TERRINGTON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP

Contact Jennie Smith 07906 498362 or Nicola Clarke (01653) 648325.

THORNTON DALE PRESCHOOL

Contact Mrs C Payne, Manager: 01751 474345.

TOTS PLAY & PRAISE

Saville Street Methodist Church, Malton.

WEAVERTHORPE WEEBLES

Meet at Weaverthorpe School every Monday 9.15am - 11am. Contact Jill on 01944 738389 for more information

SCOUTS & GUIDES 1ST MALTON SCOUTS

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. Contact Roger: 01653 696789 or 07950 558216.

1ST NORTON SCOUTS

Beavers, Cub Scouts, Scout & Explorers. Contact Ian Appleby: 01653 694900.

1ST VALE OF PICKERING SCOUTS

Beavers, cubs, scouts & explorers. Contact Ray: 01751 476918.

RILLINGTON & DISTRICT SCOUT GROUP Meeting in Settrington- Cubs & Scouts. Contact Liz Hinde: 01944 758328

RYEDALE BROWNIES AND GUIDES

www.girlguiding.org.uk Contact Alison Hutchinson, Division Commissioner for Ryedale Girlguides 01653 690253

SOCIETIES PICKERING WORKING MEN’S CLUB

Free use of the Concert Room for functions, weddings, birthdays, funerals - bar facilities must be used. Southgate, Pickering YO18 8BL Tel: 01751 473534

HELMSLEY & DISTRICT ROTARY CLUB www.helmsleyrotary.org

MALTON & NORTON RAILWAY CLUB

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Contact Sharon Cawte on 07971094098 or email maltonwi@hotmail.co.uk

01944 738632

MALTON WI

NATIONAL WOMENS REGISTER

If you are interested in making new friends find out more about this national organisation at www.nwr.org.uk or email: office@nwr.org.uk

RYEDALE U3A

Contact Jean Leggott: 01751 475093.

SINNINGTON PEOPLE’S GUILD

Meet Tuesdays at 7.15pm from Oct to March in Methodist Schoolroom at Sinnington.

VALE OF PICKERING PROBUS CLUB.

Contact David Billett: 01751 472879. WEA PICKERING BRANCH. Contact Rev. David Clark: 01751 476118 or Oulton Walker: 01751 477597.

WHITE ROSE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION

For more information and an application form please contact our membership secretary Peter West at 5, The Paddock, Melmerby, Ripon HG4 5HW Tel: 01765 640409 email: peterwest33@ yahoo.co.uk.

THE WI FOR AMPLEFORTH, WASS, OSWALDKIRK AND GILLING.

For more information contact Jane on 01439-788870 or jh.shoemakers@btinternet.com Word Search

SPORTS CLUBS AMOTHERBY & SWINTON FOOTBALL CLUB

07530028986 / www.amotherbyandswintonfc.co.uk

AMOTHERBY TABLE TENNIS CLUB 01653 696704 / andy@cannybooks.com

BROOKLYN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

01653 693682 / www.brooklynjfc.

HESLERTON CRICKET CLUB

- 01751 473101, Croquet - 01653 694595. Cricket - 01751 476924. Table Tennis - 01751 472091. Football - 01751 473390

HESLERTON FOOTBALL CLUB

01751 472091 www.tabletennis365.com/ryedale

HESLERTON BOWLING CLUB 01723 859616 / www.nutt@ farmline.com.

RYEDALE TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE

01653 693598 / driver_edward@ yahoo.co.uk.

SCARBOROUGH AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

HESLERTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

SHERIFF HUTTON BOWLS CLUB

01751 472341 / j.mcdonald229@btinternet.com.

SETTRINGTON BOWLING CLUB

Tel Janice 01653 628952 www. hovingham.org.uk

KIRBY MISPERTON

Please contact Mrs Edith Collier for further information on 01653668457.

SWINTON SPORTS CENTRE

01653 692223 / johnandjoyhudson@btinternet.com

NUNNINGTON VILLAGE HALL

TERRINGTON LAWN BOWLS CLUB

www.maltonbowlsclub.co.uk

MALTON WHEELERS ROAD CLUB

Call Donna Stamp 01439 748310’

RILLINGTON

Contact: 01653 619276 emsg1967-bowls@yahoo.co.uk

01653 694571 / www.maltonwheelersrc.co.uk

Contact Richard Denton: 01944 758136 or email mrdenton@ btinternet.com.

THIXENDALE CRICKET CLUB

MARTON SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB

Ms Anstey / 01377 288272

THORNTON-LE-DALE BOWLING CLUB

01751 472137

NEWITTS.COM BECKETT FOOTBALL LEAGUE

SAND HUTTON & CLAXTON Contact: 01904 468001.

SLINGSBY

Joe Wade / 01751 472080 / joewade78 @ hotmail.com

Contact Trudy on 01653 628302.

THORNTON-LE-DALE CRICKET NORTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB Calvert / 01751 472533 / PuzzleMrAnswers 01751 473348 01653 693241

OLD MALTON & ST MARYS FOOTBALL CLUB

WELBURN VILLAGE HALL

Contact Elaine on 01653 619276

WOMBLETON VILLAGE HALL.

martin@calvert213.wanadoo. co.uk.

Contact Louise on 01751 432272 or email louise@wombleton.wanadoo.co.uk

April 2014 THORNTON-LE-DALE FOOTBALL CLUB Mr Barnes / 01751 475134 / Crossword

01653 692193 / www.oldmaltonstmarysfc.com

PICKERING ATHLETICS CLUB

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maadi@btinternet.com.

THORNTON LE DALE INDOOR BOWLING CLUB

01751 472877 / www.pickeringathletics.co.uk

PICKERING BOWLING CLUB 01751 472566 / glloyd@pcxinternet.com

Jean Matthews 01751 475871 / Christine Harrison 01751 473703 / candepickering@tiscali.co.uk

01751 475540 / george.bayes@ btinternet.com

01653 699624

PICKERING CRICKET CLUB

WELHAM BOWLING CLUB MR POOL

PICKERING TOWN COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CLUB

WESTOW CRICKET CLUB

01653 658338 / Julie@pricewelSeniors - 01944 711448 / ford.freeserve.co.uk. usherso8@btinternet.com Juniors - 01653 697724 / www.communiVILLAGE HALLS Puzzle Answers gate.co.uk/york/juniorpikes.cfc.

RYEDALE SPORTS CLUB

NEWTON ON RAWCLIFFE VILLAGE HALL

Please contact Jenny on 01751 472801

Derek Cuthbertson / 01653 690807

MALTON OUTDOOR BOWLS CLUB

Contact Jayne: 01653 618255. FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY. Contact Fiona: 01904 468773.

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE HALL

01653 692522 / maureencroser@ yahoo.co.uk.

MALTON AND OLD MALTON CRICKET CLUB

BARTON LE WILLOWS

www.gillingeastvillagehall.org

01347 810233

HUTTON LE HOLE BOWLS CLUB

Contact Josie: 01439 788463.

GILLING EAST VILLAGE HALL

01751 473348

01944 768387 / www.heslertonsport.co.uk

AMPLEFORTH

April Thornton Road, Pickering. Tennis

AISLABY & MIDDLETON

2014 Contact Paul: 01751 475825.

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