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Exciting times at Dalby Forest for Easter 2014 and beyond!

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Two recently married Venetian gondoliers are informed by the Grand Inquisitor that one of them has become the King of “Barataria”, but only their foster mother, whose whereabouts are unknown, can confirm which one. As Barataria needs a king to put down unrest in the country, they travel there to reign

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jointly. Whilst ‘enjoying’ their new position, the Gondoliers discover that the King was wed in infancy to Casilda, the daughter of the Spanish Duke of Plaza Toro, and so it seems whichever of them is king is an unintentional bigamist.

However, when the identity of the King is revealed, it is not what is expected!

Alex Schofield, Publicity Officer, says “Jorvik Gilbert and Sullivan Company is an inclusive theatre company solely dedicated to performing the works of Gilbert and Sullivan in the York area.”

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OPPORTUNITIES WITH JORVIK GILBERT AND SULLIVAN COMPANY Jorvik Gilbert and Sullivan Company are looking for new members to take part in their fully-staged production of Iolanthe, which they are giving in September 2014, at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre.

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ELLA...

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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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Many people do not report this as they “do not want to waste Police time” or they believe “that the Police have better things to do.” This is however not the case at all. For the vast majority of the public their quality of life is effected far more by anti social behaviour and low level crime than anything else.

If you are unsure of who to contact for a specific problem contacting your local Police team for advice is a good option. Your local team will have worked with other agencies and will have contact details for the appropriate organisations should they be more suitably placed to deal with your specific issue. The important thing to remember is that if you are experiencing any issues at all that you do not have to suffer in silence and accept this behaviour. It is always easier to solve problems early before they escalate.

To contact your local Police team dial 101 or 999 in an emergency. There are many other agencies that you can contact but perhaps the most commonly asked for number is for the City Of York Noise Nuisance Patrol who can be contacted on 01904 551555.

By Jimmy Hannon, PCSO 5637

Anti Social Behaviour is a very generic term but can cover a huge range of incidents. These include groups of teenagers hanging around in groups outside local shops or on playing fields drinking and causing a general nuisance and young adults driving their cars or mopeds in an inconsiderate manner. In almost all cases these issues can be dealt with fairly quickly and easily if they are picked up early. Every Ward in the City of York has a Safer Neighbourhood Police Team that spend the vast majority of their time within that Ward area and tackle the issues that effect the local communities.

Your local Police team have a wide range of powers to deal with most incidents and work closely with other Agencies to tackle issues that occur. The Police work with Housing Associations and many departments within the City of York Council where necessary. Many areas across York are now No Cold Calling Zones which are set up by Trading Standards with the assistance of the Police. This is just one example of how agencies working together can make a difference to local communities and their priorities. Local priorities are driven by local people and the Police can only take action when they are made aware of quality of life issues. It is after all the local residents who

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MISH MISH & THE CAT BOX Celia Carr RVN Station House Vets

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oday I have been carted off to the vets. I was tricked of course! Had I known the box had entered the house, I would have made a hasty exit out of the cat flap.

The reason for my trip to Station House Vets is related to the fact that they have started selling Hills food. The Vet Essentials range has lots of benefits, including keeping the teeth and the urinary tract healthy and, as it is good for weight control, I have been put on it.

My owner said it only costs around 50p a day to feed me. However I think the deciding factor may have been as it comes on a great scheme with money off the first purchase and then the 6th bag is free. She likes a bargain!

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changing diets the new food needs to be introduced slowly by mixing it with the old food. Of course my owner knew that, but she decided to go away and leave her husband in charge. As he is a man, he didn’t listen to the instructions and even swore the conversation on how to switch food had never taken place in the first place. The result? I was changed directly onto my new food and now have the squits!

I should have known something was wrong this morning when I was shut out of the utility room while the other cats were fed. I was traumatised! When I heard the biscuit noise so soon after breakfast I ran into the kitchen and started rubbing against my owners legs purring loudly. The minute her facial expression changed to one of triumph and the door closed behind me, I knew something was very wrong. When she picked me up I went a bit stiff and continued to purr hopefully. She walked through to the dining room with me thrown over her shoulder and then I saw it! The cat box!

I tried to run down her back but she had a tight hold, she started to feed me into the box back feet first. I clung to the edges with my front paws and put out my claws. I was not going in without a fight but she is a vet nurse and before I knew it I was inside

MOGGY MUMS NEGLECTED This Mother’s Day, York Cats Protection Adoption Centre is urging people to adopt a moggy mum as figures show they wait much longer than their kittens to find a home.

At a time of year when people are indulging their own mothers, the UK’s leading feline welfare charity would like people to consider giving an unwanted moggy matriarch the purr-fect gift of a loving new home.

Centre Manager, James Hodgkison said: “We are aware that people tend to choose cute fluffy kittens but the mum cats that come into our care are just as in need of new homes and can make wonderful family pets. It’s a shame that these mum cats, who have done a great job raising their kittens, are left on the shelf.”

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who was brought into the safety of the Adoption Centre after bringing up several litters of kittens. Before this Chloe was living rough on the streets, fending for herself and her young brood. Now all of her kitts are enjoying the comfort of new homes and Chloe is still waiting to find someone to adopt her.

“The story of Chloe is all too common so we would encourage people to get their cats neutered to help reduce the chances of them straying and producing unwanted litters of kittens,” added James.

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

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All this could have been avoided had she invested in a sensible top opening basket that would ensure me happily getting in and out with ease.

On arriving at work she placed me in a kennel and I smiled smugly at the expression on her face when she discovered the little present I had left her in the box. A little triumph for me!

I am staying at the vets as she is starving me and doesn’t trust me not to eat other cats dinners or go out and find a neighbour to feed me. Now, not only am I being STARVED, I have also had to endure a car journey and being stuck in a kennel all day.

Looking slightly stressed with all of today’s happenings, my owner said not to worry as she has something called Feliway she can plug in to the wall to reduce my stress levels and Hills also do a diet that can help with my stress levels in the long term! Given that a rapid change of diet is why I’m here in the first place, I think she can put that idea on hold for now. I’ll just be happy to get my normal food any time soon!

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‘Future Toyota’ and while it is said to be a spiritual successor to the iconic Supra and 2000GT it’s really designed to show the maker’s future design direction.

The Europeans, Japanese and Koreans were all out in full force alongside Americans with some stellar debuts of key cars for the UK market.

Here’s our pick of the new models.

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Merc has worked wonders in the cabin of the new C Class – the quality is stunning and will make German rivals sit up and take notice. The manufacturer says this is their ‘most agile and efficient car ever’ and will be a ‘new benchmark’ in the segment.

Toyota FT-1

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Nothing gets car fans excited quite like an M-badged BMW and Detroit had not one, but two of them. The M4 is the new name in the line-up – the coupe version of the performance car. There’s a new M3, now a saloon only, and both share a new six-cylinder turbo-charged unit for the first time. BMW says emissions and fuel economy are 25 per cent better.

Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge

If the Q50 is up-and-coming Infiniti’s answer to the 3 Series and C Class, then this is the AMG or M-badged rival. Draped in carbon fibre and drawing inspiration from the Red Bull F1 team hook-up, the Eau Rouge concept is believed to get a 500bhp powerplant if it ever gets the go-ahead.

Believe it or not, this is the strongest indication yet of what the next TT will look like. Don’t worry, it’s not going to be an estate, but the design cues shown off on this concept will feature heavily on the next TT. The Shooting Break concept is powered by the firm’s e-tron hybrid transmission that boasts 650Nm of torque and 400bhp – easily enough to see it hit 60mph in 4.6 seconds!

Mini John Cooper Works Concept

With more vents than an office air-conditioning system and brushed aluminium bodywork, this Mini won’t be for everyone.

It’s little more than a design study at present, with few details about powerplant or performance, but it does give Mini fans an idea what the next hot Mini will look like.

Volvo XC Coupe

The Swedish firm is on a bit of a roll with its concepts at the moment. The firm says it hints at the look of the much-anticipated replacement for the XC90 – and that the production car will retain its seven-seat versatility that isn’t present on this concept.

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he Smiley Riley Fund is a non-profit making organisation that makes donations to families and carers of children with brain tumours throughout the UK who are having chemotherapy, to help with their living and travel costs during their child’s treatment.

As a result of our work we are now working with Little Brainstrust who can offer 24/7 support with a fully coordinated system in place which means that no parent or child feels isolated in their journey of this terrible disease. Brain Tumours kill more children in the UK than any other childhood cancer, and we are working to improve GP and A&E awareness for early diagnosis. The Smiley Riley Fund fully funds all of this work and all of our support team work for free in their spare time.

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USA when he was diagnosed at the age of 16 months in April 2012 with a rare grade 4 ATRT brain tumour. Unfortunately in July 2012 and half way through his gruelling chemotherapy Riley’s family were given the devastating news that Riley’s cancer has spread to the fluid around his brain and the treatment was failing, Riley’s chemotherapy was then stopped and Riley was given weeks to live. Sadly Riley passed away in September 2012 aged only 21 months surrounded by the love of his family.

Riley’s Grandmother Simone Potter who founded the fund along with the wishes of Riley’s parents Gavin and Linzi continued the fund which has raised over £90,000 in the 20 months it has been established.

They also donate to Martin House Children’s Hospice on an annual basis.

Riley was a courageous young boy who has inspired us to continue this fund and help others like him after seeing the devastating effect that cancer and chemotherapy has on children, Riley did lose his battle with cancer but he never lost his smile…..we all love Riley…..share the love…

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Sleep will be the last thing on the minds of local musicians next month during a 24-hour charity music session.

from just 10 to 80, will play from 7pm on Friday 2nd May right through to 7pm on Saturday 3rd May!

Malton White Star Band will stage a 24-hour ‘Play-AThon’ 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.

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 the right notes.

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SHORT STORY THE APRIL FOOL

by Jackie Brewster

Gemma Paterson insisted her husband Larry agree to a total embargo on April Fools’ jokes following the events of last year.

After hiding the cling-film behind the ironing board, just in case, she embarked on her daily commute. Stuck in irritable traffic, Gemma fantasised about the house she would buy if they could afford to move closer to her work. Larry seemed to idle away his days in pyjamas now he was self-employed. Gemma suspected he invested more time surfing the net than chasing contracts.

accent, but it was unmistakeably Larry’s Uncle Tony; another joker with too much time on his hands.

She was at her desk, opening the mail when Larry called.

“That’s sweet,” Gemma said, glancing at the time.

“Thank heavens you picked up,” he gasped. “You’ll never guess what’s happened.”

“Er, yes,” he replied uncomfortably. “I’m willing to pay twice what it’s worth for the inconvenience.”

“Surprise me.” Gemma wedged the handset under her chin.

“There’s a chap at the door called Mr Dalwinnie. He wants to buy our house, and guess what Gem, he’s willing to pay twice the market price.”

Gemma sighed with disappointment; so much for the embargo. Knowing how dearly she wanted to move, Larry’s lame joke seemed a little cruel.

She resisted the urge to hang up.

“Put him on,” she said mildly.

Another man came on the line.

“Greetings Mrs Paterson,” a voice said jovially. “I’m Frank Dalwinnie, perhaps I should explain?”

“Go ahead,” Gemma yawned.

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“I recently won the lottery,” he continued.

“How wonderful for you,” Gemma said dully.

“Indeed.” He took a deep breath. “It’s always been my dream to buy back the house I grew up in. I’m a sentimental old fool, but I’ve so many happy memories there.”

“Fine, it’s a deal.” She yawned.

“But it has to be cash and it has to be today.”

“Wonderful,” he gasped. “Shall I put your husband back on?”

street she was surprised to see a self-hire van parked on the drive with Larry and Uncle Tony manhandling the sofa into it.

“What are you up to now?” she asked suspiciously.

“Thank heavens you’re home.”

Larry slumped onto the sofa in exhaustion. “I’ve been on the go all day. I thought I was the impulsive one, but you definitely win the prize.”

“What are you talking about?”

Gemma asked, locking the car.

“You know, selling the house in one day,” Larry said, a note of uncertainty creeping into his voice. Gemma remembered the April Fool and groaned, “Not funny, Larry. I just want to go inside and put my feet up. It’s been a long day”.

“Not necessary,” Gemma said curtly. “Just tell him what I’ve said.” She hung up the phone and chuckled to herself. Larry must be losing his touch if he thought she would fall for that.

She was grateful at least that no cling-film had been involved and the bathroom floor didn’t need mopping. For six months after last year’s April Fools Day, Gemma’s poor embarrassed mother refused to visit them or their facilities.

He laughed nervously.

“But I’ve already handed the keys over to Mr Dalwinnie.”

Her 4:30 meeting overran and she crawled home in rush hour traffic. As she pulled into her

Larry handed Gemma a thickly stuffed envelope. “Here, you’d better look after the cash.”

“We’ve had to empty the house, and find you somewhere temporary to live,” Uncle Tony grumbled, mopping his brow. ”All in eight short hours.”

“At first I thought it was revenge for the cling-film, but then I remembered you’d banned April Fools’ jokes.”

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in York.

YORKSHIRE CANCER RESEARCH 28 JUNE Midsummer Madness

Mystery Plays by Dr Mike Tyler.

Competition: Handmade Easter Card with Religious Verse. St Mary’s Church Hall at 7.30pm.

Have a picnic and listen to music. Further details soon

Doors open 7.30pm at Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York YO23 1BW. Tel 01904 466086. Tickets £4 Guests / £3 Members. www. sbcommunitycinema.co.uk

6 SEPTEMBER Jumble sale

At Sheriff Hutton, in aid of YCR

HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB 8 APRIL “Spring Forward”

Flower Arranging Demonstration

by Jan Faulkner. Wigginton Recreation Hall, Wigginton, York YO32 2PL at 7.30pm. Flower Arrangements will be raffled at the end of the evening and tea/coffee on sale.Visitors very welcome £5 on the door.

More details for all events available from Janet Pepper – 01347 823601.

ST MARY’S CHURCH, STRENSALL 24 APRIL Charity Bag Collection

There will be a charity bag collection to raise funds for the Build it! Project. We will receive 50p per kg of clothes, bags, belts, and paired shoes collected. No bric-a-brac, towels or bedding please. Email churchlane325@btinternet.com or contact 07799 066769 to arrange collections.

WIGGINTON & HAXBY WI 10 APRIL Monthly Meeting

Talk : The York Cycle of

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 JUMBLIES 12 APRIL Jumble Sale

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

SOUTH BANK COMMUNITY CINEMA 25 APRIL Tootsie (1983) Certificate 15

Classic comedy Starring Dustin Hoffman and Jessica Lange (who won an Academy Award for the her role

BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS 27 MARCH

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

7 APRIL

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

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET 5 APRIL

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

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP 28 MARCH Fundraising Event

Sheriff Hutton Village Hall – ‘Treasures of Sheriff.

Speaker John Hendry 7.30pm. Admission £5 with refreshments. Contact Meg Ashbridge on 01347 878136 or Margaret Thompson on 01347 878465

8 APRIL AGM

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

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

ST NICHOLAS FIELDS 5, 6, 12 & 13 APRIL York Open Studios at St Nicks

Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am5pm at St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue YO10 3ST Five local artists are taking over the Environment Centre and turning it into one of York Open Studios – an annual event when artists open their doors to the public and give you a chance to see a wide variety of great local art. St Nicks artists are: jewellery upcycler Ruth Claydon, willow weaver Heather Dawe, mixed media artist Raske Jaske, sculptress Marzena Madziag and painter Rory Motion. More info: www. yorkopenstudios.co.uk and www.stnicksfields.org.uk/ events Entry: free, refreshments available for a donation

9 APRIL Wildflower Planting

2-4pm at St Nicks Environment Centre. Help bees by planting wildflowers on St Nicks Nature

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.

Contact Margaret 01347 878465 or Meg 01347 878136 for further details.

STRENSALL COMMUNITY EVENTS 29 MARCH Ceilidh

Reserve, and take seeds and bulbs to plant at home – even a windowsill can be turned into a miniature meadow! You will learn about the importance of native wildflowers, how to plant and care for them. Event aimed at families with children of any age.

Entry: £2.50, includes light refreshments. Pre-booking recommended via www. stnicksfields.org.uk or 01904 411821.

ST ANDREWS SOCIETY 12 APRIL

Robert Burns Yorkshire Federation. Tartan Ball at Ardsley House.

For more details please see the website www.yorkscot.org.uk

16TH APRIL Give Birds a Home

2-4pm at St Nicks Environment Centre. Make a box home or feeder for birds in your garden using wood from St Nicks Nature Reserve. Tools and tuition will be provided. Event aimed at families with children aged 12+.

Entry: £5 to cover materials and light refreshments.

Booking essential via www. stnicksfields.org.uk or 01904 411821.

7.30pm at Strensall Village Hall. Live music, dancing, pie and pea supper. Tickets: Adults £7.50, Child £5. Family (2 adults and 2 children) £20.

All proceeds raised from this event will go towards supporting future community events.

ORCHARD PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE 12 APRIL Easter Egg Hunt

1-5pm. There will be a clues list for finding the items & all entrants will get a prize. Cafe, Tuck shop Easter themed Tombola, free raffle, face painting & craft activities. £2 per child

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY 9 APRIL Open Meeting

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

12 APRIL City Centre riverbank and CYC boat Litter Pick.

Please meet at 9.30am 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 on 01904 768071 or e-mail chrisandpete@haxby147.fsnet. co.uk

26 APRIL Foss Walk 2 - Yearsley to Coxwold.

Distance 5m. Meet at 9.30am 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

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JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE Haxby Road, York , YO31 8TA. Tel : 01904 658197

31 MARCH – 5 APRIL Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Aspects of Love

York Musical Theatre Company A story of passion, love and loss across three generations of a family and their companions, set against the background of the cobbled streets of Paris to the mountains of the Pyrenees, Italy and Venice.

10 – 12 APRIL Flying Ducks Youth Theatre presents Grease

It’s 1959 and Rydell high is filled with rebellious, thrill-loving students. In the midst of this scene, Sandy Dumbrowski enters as the new girl in school. It turns out that she and the leader of the Burger Palace Boys gang, Danny Zuko, have had a brief love affair the summer before. As the show goes on, the students at Rydell High have to deal with the angst of teenage life - love, gangs, the ups and downs of friendships

16 – 19 APRIL 13 The Musical

Pick Me Up Theatre A grown-up story about growing up. The world of Evan Goldman, a slightly confused pre-teen, turns upside down when his parents divorce and he’s forced to move from busy New York to ‘the lamest place in the world’, Appleton Indiana, a small town in the middle of nowhere. 13 is a hilarious, high-energy musical for all ages about discovering that

cool is where you find it, and sometimes where you least expect it.

26 APRIL The Gondoliers

Jorvik Gilbert & Sullivan Society Two recently married Venetian gondoliers are informed by the Grand Inquisitor that one of them has just become the King of “Barataria”, but only their foster mother, whose whereabouts are unknown, can confirm which one.

30 APRIL – 3 MAY The King and I

New Earswick Musical Society An exciting musical classic based on the book Anna and The King of Siam. Follow the journey of English teacher Anna as she faces numerous obstacles in her quest to modernise the country of Siam and help The King’s children learn English.

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

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

MYAESTHENIA GRAVIS, YORK BRANCH 30 APRIL Charity Stall

In the Foyer at York Hospital 9am – 4.30pm.

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL 13 APRIL Easter Egg Hunt

1-5pm starting from the Hall.

There will be a clues list for finding the items & all entrants will get a prize. Cafe, Tuck shop Easter themed Tombola, free raffle, face painting & craft activities. £2 per child

EXPLORE HAXBY LIBRARY 16 APRIL Easter Stories and Crafts

DALBY FOREST 11 APRIL Gruffalo Activity Trail begins!

We’re helping to celebrate the Gruffalo’s 15th birthday. Join us for celebrations and activities throughout the year. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Visit www. forestry.gov.uk/gruffalo for more information.

3-4 pm. Come along and join in with our Easter stories and crafts.

Explore Haxby Library, Station Road, Haxby. YO32 3LT. 5 to 12 year olds. Tickets £1.50 from Explore Haxby Library tel.

01904 552660 Come along and join in with our Easter stories and crafts.

25 APRIL Announcement

1.30pm at the Library. The winner of the Studio 58 competition will be announced.

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The winning piece will be put on permanent display in the Library at Station Road.

26 APRIL Book Sale

9am – 1pm. A book sale with books withdrawn from local libraries for sale from 50p to £5 to fill your own carrier bag.

28 APRIL Book Sale

9am – 6pm.

STRENSALL LIBRARY 13 APRIL Spring Fayre

9.30am. Free admission

FRIENDS OF HUNTINGTON SCHOOL, YORK 26 APRIL Car Boot Sale

At Huntington Secondary School. 8.30am. No sellers before 8am please.

Refreshments, toilets and first aid available. All pitches are on hard standing and cost £5.

Admission for buyers is from 8.30am - 50p for adults, children free.

We are currently raising money to equip our new Modern Foreign Language and Science spaces. Contact: friendsofhuntingtonschool@ gmail.com

YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM 6 APRIL ”Thunder Day”

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.

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

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

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB 1 APRIL Meeting

An illustrated talk by Ken Humphries on “The men who made Florida”. At Haxby Methodist Church Hall (opposite Haxby Pond) at 10am for coffee before a prompt start at 10.30am. Membership costs only £15 per year and new members are always welcome.

For details of PROBUS in Haxby & Wigginton call Peter Stanhope on 01904 760467.

HUNTINGTON CHURCHES 17 APRIL Maundy Thursday

St Andrew’s Church, Huntington Road. 7.30 pm. A Service of Holy Communion

18 APRIL Messy Good Friday

10.30am St Andrew’s Church, Huntington Road.

18 APRIL The Gospel of Mark

The story of Jesus told live and uncut with original music. All Saints Church, Huntington at 1pm. Admission free.

EASTER DAY ‘Discovering the Empty Tomb’

St Andrew’s Church - Family Communion at 10.30 am All Saints’ Church, Huntington Holy Communion at 10.30 am

YORK OPEN STUDIOS 2014 4, 5, 6 APRIL & 12, 13 APRIL

Taking part in the York Open Studios event are local artists, Chris Rymer, who works with wood and will be showing his work for the first time from his Haxby studio and textile artist Carol Coleman will have her work displayed in her newly built studio in Wigginton.

For full details visit www. yorkopenstudios.co.uk

WILBERFORCE TRUST 22 APRIL – 27 MAY Mosaics Class

10am – noon. £60 for all 6 sessions.

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25 APRIL – 30 MAY Art Group

10am – 12 noon. £50 for all 6 sessions.

6 – 27 MAY Sam’s Safari Class

2pm – 3pm. £35 for all 4 sessions

14 JUNE Charity Car Boot Sale

10 am – 2pm. At Wilberforce House. £10 cars, £12 large cars. Pitches MUST be prebooked – please phone 01904 760037 or email enquiry@ wilberforcetrust.org.uk Classes and sessions for adults with disabilities including learning disabilities and sight loss. For further information and to sign up for any of the above courses please contact Anne Parkinson 01904 760037 or email liz@wilberforcetrust. org.uk. All classes are held at the Wilberforce Trust HQ, Huntington, York.

GALTRES FOREST BRANCH OF RNLI 14 APRIL Annual General Meeting

The Half Moon Inn, Strensall at 7.30pm

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS, YORK LOCAL GROUP. 9 APRIL Film and accompanying talk

“What makes Birds Brilliant?”

By Stuart Meredith at Temple Hall, York St. John University,

Lord Mayors Walk, York, YO31 7EX. 7.30pm. Non-members welcome. Entrance £2.50 Group members, £3.00 non members.

NELLI (NEW EARSWICK LESS LONELINESS INITIATIVE) 12 APRIL Annual ‘Hands On’ - Hobby and Craft Fair” The Folk Hall, New Earswick between 1pm - 4pm. If you are looking to try a new hobby and want to meet new people from local groups come and try your hand at Bee Keeping, Rag Rugging, Calligraphy, Bowls, and lots more. Plus a Climbing Wall. How high you dare go!

(50p per go). Free entry, easy parking, refreshments available.

THE SMILEY RILEY FUND 5 APRIL Fun Day Goes Vintage

11am-3pm. At Joseph Rowntree School. Sandwiches, hot food, cakes, drinks, 50’s style band, Minster FM, tumble totos, beat the goalie, the Reflex Dance Team, kids rides, kids tent, kids races, tombola, raffle, car boot and lots, lots more!!!!!

For car boot places (£10 per car) please call 07818 506476.

All in aid of the Smiley Riley Fund.

YORK AGAINST CANCER 4 APRIL Steve Knightley Gig

Sheriff Hutton Village Hall. Steve Knightley a singer-songwriter musician and one half of British Acoustic roots duo Show of Hands. Tickets on sale but limited! More information and tickets from Neil Hodges on 07973 157127

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

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.

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.

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YORK • APRIL 2014 • ISSUE 100 ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES CLAXTON & SAND HUTTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Contact Rachel: 07970 956022.

CRAFT AND CHAT GROUP Contact: 01904 762255.

EWENIQUE MACHINE KNITTING CLUB Contact 01904 399697.

FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB Indoor meetings are held in Flaxton Village Hall and commence at 7.30 pm.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB In Wigginton Recreational Hall, Wigginton YO32 2PU. Contact Janet Pepper on 01347 823601 HAXBY & WIGGINTON GARDENING CLUB. Contact Ginny, Secretary: 01904 768516.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Contact Clare: 079800 26690.

Contact Bryan: 01904 764648 or email: www. yorkareagroup.co.uk.

SILVER SONG BOX Contact Thea Jacob on 01904 634390 STRENSALL ST MARY’S ART GROUP Telephone 01904 492217 or 01904 490079 STRENSALL BRIDGE CLUB Strensall Village Hall, Thursday at 7pm For non-serious bridge.

Contact John: 01904 769618.

STRENSALL DINING GROUP Contact: 01904 490987.

STRENSALL READING GROUP Contact Sarah: 01904 490876 or Pam: 01904 764518.

YORK AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Meets each Thursday at 8pm at the Bishopthorpe Social Club in Bishopthorpe.

YORK BONSAI SOCIETY. Contact: Andy 01757 268145.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB Peter Stanhope on 01904 760467

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

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

YORK LADIES CIRCLE See our website www. ladiescircle.co.uk/York. We are also on Facebook & Twitter

HUNTINGTON BRIDGE CLUB Contact Marianne: 01904 761892.

YORK MODEL BOAT CLUB Contact Ray 01904 702480 Contact Steve: 01904 424155 or www.yorkmodelboatclub. co.uk

HUNTINGTON OVER SIXTIES CLUB Contact Sonia: 01904 632782.

NEW EARSWICK BRIDGE CLUB Contact: 01904 760639.

NEW EARSWICK CAMERA CLUB Contact: www. communigate.co.uk/york/ newearswickcameraclub.

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

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY GROUP

YORK PHILATELIC SOCIETY Contact Richard Billinge: 01904 411455 or richard. billinge@btinternet.com or Tony: 01904 411378 or aew6@york.ac.uk or Trevor: 01904 764140 or trevorcollins834@btinternet. com.

YORKSHIRE MINIATURISTS ASSOCIATION Contact Ann: 01757 288974 or Elizabeth: 01904 795361.

YOUTH CLUBS AT OAKEN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE 01904 769176. info@oakengrove.org.uk

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

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SOCIETY Road, Heslington, York YO10 5BN Contact: 01904 658106 or 01904 799773 or visit www. alzheimers.org.uk/york or email: AL.york@tesco.net.

SAVE A BABY’S LIFE Workshops Held throughout the City. Contact Tel. 01904767452 BREATHE EASY YORK Contact Sue: 01904 410 003 or visit www.breatheeasyyork. co.uk.

CANCER CARE CENTRE The Centre is open Mon to Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm.

Contact: 01904 721166.

CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAU Free and confidential advice.

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

EBOR LIFESAVING CLUB Learn lifesaving skills with qualified RLSS trainers.

Contact the secretary on eborlsc@hotmail.co.uk or Tel. 01904 767452 HALVES Lost your other half? If so, we meet for a friendly chat over refreshments. Trinity Methodist Church, Monkgate, York. 1st Sat each month at 12pm. Contact Margaret: 01904 415894 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY YORK BRANCH Contact: 01904 758577 or visit www2.mssociety.org. uk/York OAKEN GROVE SURFERS Contact: 01904 769176.

OLDER CITIZENS ADVOCACY YORK – OCAY Contact: 01904 676200 or e-mail ocay@btconnect.com.

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

REFLECT Gateway centre, Acomb, Contact: 01904 676710 or visit www.reflectyork.co.uk or www.careconfidential.com.

SAMARITANS OF YORK & DISTRICT 89 Nunnery Lane, York YO23 1AH. Contact: 01904 655888 or 08457 90 90 90 or visit www. samaritans.org.uk.

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

Contact: 01904 679222.

THE ENCEPHALITIS SOCIETY 32 Castlegate, Malton, YO17 7DT. Admin Line : 01653 692583. Support Line 01653 699599. Email : mail@ encephalitis.info. or visit www. encephalitis.info YORK AND DISTRICT PAIN MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Contact Gordon: 01904 491141 or Jill: 01904 708490 or visit www.ypmsg.co.uk.

YORK CORONARY SUPPORT GROUP TRUST For more information please email , Ernie Young, Tel: 01904 760698 or visit www.ycsgt.org.uk YORVIK GATEWAY CLUB. Contact Club Leader Debbie: 0791 9191372.

YORK RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP (YORKRA) Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York.

Contact: 01904 642227.

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

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS - YORK LOCAL GROUP Contact: 01904 794865 or visit www.yorkrspb.org.uk.

ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS FIELDS York Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, York, YO10 3ST. Contact: 01904 411821.

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITION Contact: 01904 760659.

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

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

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

FRIENDS OF YORK HOSPITALS. Contact Friends Office: 01904 726762 or email friendsofyorkhospital@york. nhs.uk.

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP Contact Ron, Chairman: 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or email ron. middlemass@o2.co.uk.

RNLI GALTRES FOREST BRANCH Please contact Sue Lowe on 01904 491133 or antheahirst99@yahoo.com

HISTORY CITY OF YORK AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Contact Mike: 01904 767013 or visit www.yorkfamilyhistory. org.uk.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Contact Ian: 01904 768516.

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

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP

We meet in Sheriff Hutton Village Hall on the second Tuesday of every month . Please contact Margaret Thompsom 01347 878465 for further details.

HAXBY SINGERS. Contact Bob or Edna on 01904 769176 IN-2-ACTING Contact 01904 769176 or admin@oakengrove.org.uk STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS To hire us or to join the choir please email: info@ stamfordbridgesingers. co.uk or visit www. stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk THE SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BAND Ring Charles: 07802 190250.

YORK CONCERT BAND .

Contact the Secretary, Jill: 01904 629065.

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

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

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

SCOUTS & GUIDES

EARWIGS, NEW EARSWICK Centre information champion, on 01904 552646.

HAXBY MOOR GIRL GUIDING Contact Helen Feeten: 01904 762926

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

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

LITTLE FISHES Hurst Hall, Strensall. Contact Claire: 01904 499684 THE WONDER YEARS Contact: 01904 758717 HUNTINGTON PRESCHOOL & TODDLERS Contact Lynne: 01904 765017 or email enquiries@ huntingtonpreschool.org.uk.

ORCHARD PARK PRE-SCHOOL Contact Sandra: 07407 700315 or 01904 626361.

MUSIC & THEATRE

SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP. Contact Margaret: 01347 878314.

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TINY STEPS TODDLER GROUP Contact: 01904 442826

PLAYGROUPS

SHERIFF HUTTON PLAYGROUP Contact: 07717 799646.

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

STRENSALL PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Contact Sarah: 01904 492937 or email sarahsmithpg@btconnect. com.

2ND HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCOUT GROUP Contact Linda Parkinson: 01904 769167.

YORK LIBRARIES Contact: 01904 552660.

CITY OF YORK PIPE BAND Contact Laura, Pipe Major: 01904 763243 or John: 01423 879519.

Contact Fiona: 07746 806426.

SHIPTON PRE-SCHOOL & TODDLERS. Contact: 07546 571089.

SINNINGTON PRE SCHOOL Contact Kerry or Suzanne: 07799727656.

STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP

29TH YORK (HUNTINGTON ALL SAINTS) RAINBOWS Contact Stephanie Easton: 07875 541520 LORD MAYORS OWN SCOUT GROUP Contact Dave Petty (01904) 761206. Website www. lordmayorsown.btck.co.uk Vacancies for children 6 – 14 years.

CHRISTCHURCH SCOUT GROUP (STOCKTON LANE) Simon Errington Tel: 01904-430651 STOCKTON ON THE FOREST SCOUT GROUP Contact Kath Shapcott: 01904 421096.

AIR CADETS, EASINGWOLD Contact: 2487@aircadets.org

SOCIETIES HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUB Contact Mike: 01904 769507.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A Contact John: 01904 769618.

STRENSALL WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Contact: 01904 490758.

WIGGINTON & HAXBY OVER SIXTIES Contact Margaret, Secretary: 01904 760625 WIGGINTON & HAXBY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Contact Angela Bailey, 01904 763229

SPORTS CLUBS BADMINTON CLUB Contact Nick: 01904 481039 or Keith: 07770 874996 or nick.roberts@ dunningtonsportsclub.com or keithmayhew@hotmail.com “CAPOEIRA IN YORK COMMUNITY” Capoeira is an exciting Brazilian art form combining elements of martial arts, dance, music & acrobatics.

Email or phoneJohn Jobling on john@ciyc.org.uk or 07962963406 HAXBY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Contact Ian: 07909 991541or www.haxbykarate.co.uk or info@haxbykarate.co.uk.

HAXBY TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Contact Neil: 01904 761908.

HEWORTH TENNIS CLUB www.heworthtennisclub. co.uk or email info@ heworthtennisclub.co.uk HUNTINGTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Contact Karl: 07896 674299 or gafbr@rocketmail.com.

Contact Jason: 07714471271 NEW EARSWICK CRICKET CLUB Contact Paul: 07533655470 or paul.stimpson3@btinternet. com or Matt: 07885282937 or matty_noble@hotmail.co.uk HAXBY NETBALL CLUB Contact the secretary, Alison: 01904 612268 or 07751 984840 or Val: 07708 050307.

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

NEW EARSWICK TENNIS CLUB Contact Joanne: 07835 948593

Copy deadline for the next edition is Tuesday 8th April

YORK • APRIL 2014 • ISSUE 100 HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUB Please contact Audrey Smith 01904 761641 / 07936 746 439 / 07547 095 603

TERRINGTON LAWN BOWLS CLUB Contact: 01653 619276 emsg1967-bowls@yahoo. co.uk

PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUB Contact Ruth: 07886926420.

WIGGINTON & HAXBY TABLE TENNIS Meets Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby on Tuesday 7-9pm. wiggintonhaxbytabletennis. co.uk

SANDBURN HALL BADMINTON CLUB. Contact Stephen: 01904 490440.

SHERIFF HUTTON BOWLS CLUB 01347 810233 STRENSALL COMMUNITY YOUTH AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION Contact: 07951 920308 or strensallsa@tesco.net.

STRENSALL FOOTBALL CLUB. Contact Clare Inkster on 07932 392231 STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUB Contact Annette, Secretary: 01904 492807 STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS Contact Jackie: 01904 492993.

WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUB Contact Colin: 01904 760877 or colin.ellis23@talktalk.net WIGGINTON GRASSHOPPERS Contact Richard, FA Level 1 instructor: 07814 266987.

YORK HOTSHOTS CHEERLEADING CLUB .

Contact Anna: 07507638804 or e-mail yorkhotshots@ hotmail.co.uk

VILLAGE HALL HIRE FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY VILLAGE HALL Contact Fiona: 01904 468773.

HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL Contact www. haxbymemorialhall.org or ring the caretaker: 01904 764358.

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL Contact the Caretaker: 01904 760044.

OAKEN GROVE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE Contact Paul: 01904 769176.

ORCHARD PARK HALL Ring Peter on 01904 640632 SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON VILLAGE HALL Contact: 01904 468001

WIGBY WALKERS Contact Joyce: 01904 762605.

YORK RAMBLERS Visit the website www. yorkramblers.org.uk or phone 01904-628134.

Contact us on 01653 690859 or email nicky@thehandymag.co.uk to advertise your local group for free!

STOCKTON-ON-THE-FOREST VILLAGE HALL Contact: 01904 400409.

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

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

Competition will be very hard but we should not be overawed by the bigger clubs.

The Greens staff, Dave Cross and Dave Kendall have been busy throughout the winter months every Tuesday working on the green and surrounding areas and , during the inclement weather, maintaining the machinery to ensure that our green will be as good as last year.

STRENSALL BOWLS CLUB

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fter last season’s successes, we are looking forward to the challenges facing us this season when we will be playing against the bigger clubs in the different leagues. We are now in the First Division of the Rydale Vets, the 2nd Division of York Private Clubs and additionally the BATA Gas League.

Weather permitting, we plan to open on the weekend of 19/20 April and new members will be welcome on 26/27 April (or both weekends if they wish). Just come along. Bowls will be provided with coaching along with tea/coffee and biscuits. The Club is situated on Brecks Lane, nearly opposite the bus terminus.

Finally, good luck to our new captain, Gordon Fratson who I’m sure will have a very successful year.

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YORK • APRIL 2014 • ISSUE 100

GRAND GALA CONCERT IN AID OF

STRENSALL COMMUNITY

CARNIVAL

PERFORMED BY MARGARET BERG SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Would you like to be involved?

PRODUCED BY JULIE CHRISTY

We are holding our first community carnival on

SATURDAY 10TH MAY 2014 7.30PM TICKETS £12 CONCESSIONS £10

TELEPHONE: 01904 766227 EMAIL: JULIE@PCHRISTY.FREESERVE.CO.UK

Sat 21st June

To ensure its success we need the following help: A person with health and safety experience Procession co-ordinator • Bands/Groups to perform • Magician • Food stalls • Raffle/Tombola prizes • Bunting making • Oversized chair making And lots of hands on help on the day!

If you would like to be involved in making our first Strensall carnival a big success please contact Lynette on 07817649616 or email strensallcommunityevents@hotmail.co.uk

Music Night Music Night at Wilberforce House (49 North Moor Road, Huntington, York YO32 9QN) takes place on the first Thursday of each month 7pm – 8.30pm.

Music night is a chance for people to get together socially in the comfort of the conference room and join together in singing popular songs from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s and more.

favourites let him know as the group runs on the first Thursday of each month and he can bring new songs along on request.

A fun time will be had by all singing along to our favourite tunes.

Even if you have never been before, come along and give it a go.

Please note that booking is not required but please enter the building by the car park (LLZ) entrance as main reception will be closed.

Wilberforce Trust is directly opposite the Huntington Sports and Social Club. Look out for the large notice board in front of our building.

If you would like more information, please get in touch.

Cost is £3 per person. The event is sure to be a treat.

Volunteer Mick O’Brien is looking forward to entertaining guests old and new. If you have some particular

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