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Two of the year’s most exciting festivals are happening within a couple of weeks of each other; The Residents’ Festival and the Jorvik Viking Festival. We have the lowdown on both.

8-9. Competitions.

FEATURES:

20-21. Puzzles.

30-32. Breathing New Life…

22-23. Time Travel.

We go behind the scenes at City of York Council’s Guildhall complex to discover how this iconic building will soon be changing faces.

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hilarious rants in these pages, dear Donna has moved on to concentrate on her novel writing. Still, as a parting hurrah, we’ve selected a few of her classic (and charmingly grumpy) quotes to soften the blow of her departure – check them out where her column usually lives.

By crikey! If you thought February was as dull as a muddy puddle in Slough, think again. This month’s issue is packed with awesomeness and crammed full of listings for the very best of things happening. We’re just in time to give you the lowdown about the Residents’ Festival, and we also have three full pages about the marauding happenings of the 31st Jorvik Viking Festival! Grrr!

Apart from that, we’ve also welcomed a new face into our familial fold in the form of skilled designer Robyn. Her initiation into the daily workings of YLL will involve standing in the middle of York during the Viking Festival and shouting “All Vikings are rubbish! You couldn’t pillage a children’s nursery!” If she makes it back to Haxby alive, she’s a keeper.

Meanwhile it’s been all-go at the Your Local Link office as well. Our brand spanking new website (www. yourlocallink.co.uk) has been growing with content, business listings and local offers, Krystal has been down to ‘that London’ for a tour of the ITN News studios (more details in her column) and we’ve bid a tearful farewell to Donna. Yes, after many a year of

Anyway, have a good month and keep your chin up, eh? Spring is just around the corner.

You might wander down it every day to get your ‘bits’ from M&S, but how much do you really know about Parliament Street? We delve deep.

12-13. The way I see it.

14-15. Horoscopes.

16-17. Join the Club 18-19. Dear Daphne

34-37. Business.

24-25. Krystal’s Gems.

30-31. Feature: Guildhall 38-41. Motors.

42-60. Your home and garden.

64-67. Your family and you.

68-77. Health & Beauty.

COLUMNS:

78-88. Events & Days Out.

12-14. Donna kebab. We say a fond farewell to Donna by taking a look at her best bits. It’s like Big Brother when one of the housemates leaves.

89-92. Food & Drink.

66-67. howard. February: curl up, tune out, and embrace your own laziness this month. Or so says Howie.

24-25. krystal’s gems. What is grit, and have you got it? Krystal muses on what it takes to get long-term stuff done.

EVENTS: 82-83. Events hotlist. The crème de la crème of this month.

84-89. Events & Gig Diary. Keep up to date with what’s on.

93-95. JORVIK Viking Festival 96-97. York Residents’ Festival 98-111. Classified – at a glance.

111-116. Jobs, jobs, jobs…

118-119. Trades & Services directory.

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This month Krystal visited the ITN News studios in London and discovered that the famous desk and backdrop… is just a green screen!

Fortunately she also learnt that the newsreaders themselves are actually real, and not robots.

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Old broken bones hurt in the cold This month saw the one year anniversary of our accounts guru Helen coming off her moped and breaking her wrist. Although now fully recovered, with the onset of the cold spells Helen has developed the magical ability to predict the weather by “feeling it in my bones”. She has also bought a car.

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DONNA KEBAB After years of writing for Your Local Link our dear Donna Hay is moving on to pastures new. A victim of her own success, Donna’s time is now completely chock-a-block with writing bestselling books that she can no longer contribute her hilarious monthly column. And so we take a look back at some juicy morsels of Donna-isms, taken from her column in recent years.

On having the family round for Christmas dinner…

“My sister is the worst. She brings her own meat thermometer and insists on checking the turkey every ten minutes.

One of these days I’m sorely tempted to tell her where she can stick it. And it won’t be in my turkey, I can tell you.”

On having a fat cat… ““He’ll have to wear this around his neck,” said the vet. She produced a badge that read ‘I’m on a diet, don’t feed me’. “Won’t that give him selfesteem issues?” I asked. We looked at the cat, sprawled out on the vet’s table, sunning himself under a lamp.

He had a number of problems, but a lack of self-esteem wasn’t one of them. So we left with an overweight cat, a badge and a bag of reduced calorie food. I don’t know about the cat, but we were certainly several pounds lighter.”

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“My son-on-law said, “You can play your music through it and view your photos on your TV screen.” Yes, but why? We already have a facility for playing music. In our house we refer to it as the stereogram, which causes much hilarity in anyone under 40. And as for viewing my photos – that may be fine for people to show off their excellent images of sunsets, but I don’t particularly want to see a blurry selfie of my sister and me downing Mojitos in 37 inch HD.”

“When our daughter first told us she wanted to go to drama school in London I admit I didn’t take the news well. In fact, I couldn’t have taken it worse if she’d told me she was heading over to Kabul to take on the Taliban. “It’s only London,” my husband pointed out. But everyone knows London is full of pimps, weirdos, drug pushers and serial killers. “You come from London,” he said. “Exactly,” I said. “Why do you think I live here now?””

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On her sister’s new big dog…

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External circumstances put pressure on emotional relationships, so to ease the mood, those “external pressures” need to be identified and dealt with.

Some of this might have to do with children, while other aspects link in with the broader sweep of family loyalties and commitments. Do not lose your sense of humour (and perspective) when dealing with these issues.

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(20th March-19th April) An optimistic month for most Arians as you get to grips with new job routines and find yourself looking forward into your midterm future with a much greater degree of confidence. Lots of support from partners, and a noticeable boost to your love life around the 14th. This could be in response to chocolates and flowers, or promises and commitments.

February is always a tough month for Taureans and although there is much to be thankful for, you’ll nevertheless feel that your glass is half empty rather than half full.

This may prove a little wearisome to lovers and partners, who for their own sakes, will be encouraging you to actually DO something to change your situation.

(22nd May - 21st June)

A bright and breezy February for most Piscesians, especially younger male members of the sign who know what they want!

It’s a favourable time for the self employed and anyone who can show a bit of initiative, and despite the bloody awful weather, anyone who works on the land or who takes a living from it, can expect to have a very good month.

Your world seems to be expanding in February, and especially so if you’re between 18 and 24 taking the first serious steps along a career pathway. Travel aspects and contacts with people and places overseas seems highly likely and there could be some lovely romantic energies falling into place during the last ten days of the month.

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LEO (24th July - 23rd August) Some travel aspects being thought about, tickets booked, passports dusted off. You’re not necessarily going anywhere just yet, but there is a travel energy in the wind.

Not all of your plans and ideas will go down well with others at this time. This is frustrating, but try to be persuasive rather than confrontational.

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There is good business opportunity being presented to you in February which initially you might decline – but with deeper thought and some investigation you may come to realise that it’s a very good idea.

Either way, this is a busy month on the work scene and you’ll be enthusiastic about what you’re doing.

LIBrA (24th sep- 22nd oct) Some important financial decisions are being made this month which will not be popular with everybody.

I think it would be sensible to avoid crazy risks and wild gambles, but

on the other hand, you mustn’t let other people tell you what to do with what is your money. You’ve worked hard to get it and you have the right to spend it as you see fit.

scOrPIO(23rd oct - 22nd Nov) If February seems to be a low key month, take heart. It’s the shortest month of the year and there are better and brighter times around the corner. You should be on the receiving end of romantic invitations and overtures, but this will not cheer you up much if they’re not coming from the person you want them to come from.

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sAGIttArIus (23rd November - 22nd December) This promises to be a very good month for those looking for more quality time. On the other hand, it might be a very tense month for Sagittarian parents who have fallen into the habit of living their lives for their children. Kids are growing up and moving on, and this will present you with challenges.

cAPrIcOrN (23rd December - 20th January) A tense few days at the beginning of the month on the work scene, but this should be sorted out long before the 7th or 8th. A romantic opportunity on the 14th – which is unusual because Capricorns don’t usually celebrate Valentine’s Day. Perhaps some legal dealing in the wind in connection with some kind of claim for compensation.

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2015 will see the organisation move into helping local charities, so they need your help right now!

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DEEP BREATH! If adventures are top of your 2015 to-do list, look no further than this group. Excalibur Sub Aqua Club is an organisation dedicated to underwater discovery and fun for all the family, no matter how experienced you are. Excalibur has a varied range of friendly members, from those who explore the deepest depths of the ocean, to children just learning how to snorkel. If you fancy taking the plunge, this club could be the breath of fresh air you need.

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Polo; the sport of Kings, where every player must personally own not just several Polo isn't as horses but also a secret unicorn which they hold back for special games. Water exclusive as that, and is in fact a growing sport in York. To test your aquatic mettle, why not talk to York City Water Polo Club about getting involved in, and learning more about, this exciting sport? The team, which meets at Archbishop Holgate's and St Peter's Schools, even has a youth section for developing future water polo success Visit www.yorkwaterpoloclub.org stories.

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Fret ye not, merry gentlemen of York; for any one of you who feel the need to don ankle bells, floppy hats and long socks this year are well catered for as well. Ebor Morris is the long-established Morris Dancing troupe for men who perform mostly Costwold Morris dances at public displays in York and across the country. They are keen to bolster their ranks in 2015, so if you would like to mingle with like-minded chaps, get yourself to the Scout Hut on Bad Bargain Lane on a Monday night, 8.30-10pm.

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★ SHOULD-A PUT A RING ON IT I keep dropping hints for my boyfriend to propose on Valentine’s Day, but I don’t think he’s picking them up. We’ve been together for three years and all of my friends are getting engaged and having children, and I feel left out.

How can I get him to get down on one knee? CATHERINE, HUNTINGTON. This may be news to you, but relationships tend to be a two way street – successful ones are, anyway. Have you considered that your boyfriend may not feel ready to pop the question just yet, or in any case on the one day of the year where romance is virtually mandatory? He may be hoping to surprise you. He may not want to get married at all. Sit him down and have a discussion about what you’re both hoping for from the relationship – and be honest with yourself, too. Do you want to get married to him, or just to get married? And anyway, what’s stopping you from popping the question?

This is 2015, after all. Whatever you do, though, please don’t go screeching that Beyoncé ‘Single Ladies’ song at the poor lad. Because then he may never want to ‘put a ring on it’, even if he does, indeed, ‘like it’.

I’m a bit of a foodie, so I recently threw a rather lavish black tie dinner party for a group of friends, and spent quite a lot on making sure that the food was great and my guests were entertained. Everyone brought a gift of some sort, most of which were bottles of champagne or posh whiskey, and the party was a great success and everyone was impressed. However, at the end of the evening I noticed that one of my friends had put the cheap bottle of red wine that she’d brought back into her bag to take home with her. I didn’t say anything, but I felt rather annoyed as I’d put in a lot of effort and spent lots of money on the party.

Should I confront her? CHRISTINE, ACOMB. Okay, so your friend has broken a golden dinner party etiquette rule here. But if you were only throwing the party in the hopes of filling your drinks cabinet then perhaps you need to rethink before you start planning your next one.

Maybe your friend assumed that because there was such an abundance of food and drink, it wouldn’t hurt to take the bottle home to enjoy herself. Or perhaps she felt embarrassed about how little she was able spend on her offering, and preferred to take it back home rather than have it scrutinised by a ‘foodie’ like yourself (or as we say in my house: ‘snob’). Rather than confronting your friend, take a look in the mirror and think about how showing off and expecting expensive presents may have made her feel – remember, not all of us can afford to throw such expensive soirees. Or maybe even attend them, if you’re the one who is hosting the party.

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★ SUSPICIOUS MINDS I’ve always been a bit suspicious of partners ever since I was cheated on when I was 19. I’m 30 now, and am in a happy relationship – or at least I thought I was until I found a string of emails from a girl I don’t know in my boyfriend’s inbox. There’s no explicit mention of romance, but they’re a little over-friendly and I can’t shake the feeling that I’m going to be cheated on again. I feel like he’s broken my trust. What should I do? VICTORIA, STRENSALL. You say that you’re in a happy relationship, which leads me to believe that your boyfriend is a nice guy. So why on God’s green earth would you go snooping through his emails? If anyone has broken trust in this relationship, it’s you.

Despite all of your snooping, you’ve found no proof whatsoever that your other half is playing away. Stop living in the past and learn to accept that not all men are like the one you dated 11 years ago. Unless you’re a member of an international hacking ring, it’s likely that at some point you’re going to get caught out, and if I were your other half I’d dump you on the spot. So step away from the inbox and take up a less dangerous hobby, like skydiving. And encourage your boyfriend to change his passwords.

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THE EMPIRE!

Traditionally referred to as York’s main street, Parliament Street is a Mecca for shoppers and tourists alike and home to many of our seasonal markets and festivals. The street’s history is quite interesting... in that it doesn’t have all that much, despite being located right in the middle of a 2000 year old city! And if you’ve ever wondered at the name, no a Parliament was never held there. Lets delve right in, shall we?

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mAkinG YOrk mArketABLe But Parliament Street’s creation wasn’t just to make York easier to navigate, as it actually helped the city thrive. At the beginning of the 19th century York had been left behind in the Industrial Revolution.

Many other cities in Yorkshire were growing at incredible rates, but before the advent of York’s railway heritage, the city had all but become a

mAke WAY! Parliament is so called due to the Act of Parliament that was required for the street’s creation as recently as 1836. Before that, there just wasn’t a street on that site; rather the area was cut through

by Jubbergate, Church Street and Pavement. To make Parliament as wide and as long as we have it today required the demolition of many dozens of ancient shops, houses and other buildings - hence the Act of Parliament.

market town. Parliament Street’s main purpose was to create a hub of trade and commerce, replacing the cramped conditions of the old Jubbergate Market, and giving York businesses room to grow.

Many of the buildings which still line the street today were built in the 1830s; designed to be tall, modern, and imposing places of business. And it worked. In 1801 the population of York was 17,000; by 1901 it was more than 54,000.

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BOOm tOWn The growth continued into the 20th century, with Parliament Street at the very heart of York’s economy. The street was further aided by the creation of Piccadilly to the south and by new buildings such as the eerily gothic facade of what is now Barclays Bank. In fact York’s fastest growing sector during this period was finance, with many banks and insurance companies taking up residence within the city.

Parliament Street also played host to York’s first telephone exchange, which was located in a small room above a chemist’s shop. A new industry, telephone exchanges soon became common place, and by 1892 The Post Office set up their own to rival Parliament Street’s. And they did right; after all, there were 113 telephones in York by then!

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BAnD: Blossoms + Hello Operator WHere: Fibbers WHen: Wednesday 4th March infO: Blossoms have just enjoyed supporting big names such as The Courteeners and James. One way of describing them would be Psych-pop, but I’m still not too sure. Support comes from a name we’re all getting pretty familiar with too.

FURTHER EDUCATION

On this day three years ago I would’ve been en route to the bus to college. I would grab a chocolate bar from my local shop (a family size bar), and shortly after that decision I would hang out around the corner of my street until mum had gone to work. After she passed I would sprint back into the house before anyone saw me. Let’s be clear, I don’t condone this behaviour and I am by no means proud. Skiving is not cool; eating chocolate for breakfast is as equally uncool.

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Some would put the dramatic change down to simply growing up. But I like to think I’m the

expert on self-diagnosis. Now stay with me here, I think it’s down to grit. Grit is a personality trait commonly associated with perseverance and ambition.

The lady that set me off on this

tangent is a psychologist called Angela Lee Duckworth, she does a brilliant Tedtalk, and I highly recommend watching it online.

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a year and I held a low attendance rate too if I can be entirely honest with you.

Fast forward three years and here we are on a fairly grey day in January. I have now worked at Local Link for over two years, I’ve only taken sick days when I am actually ill (honest!), and I currently study towards a diploma, help out with my partner’s band, go to the gym, and much to my dismay: I never have chocolate for breakfast.

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I wish that someone had told me that frustration and confusion are all part of the learning process, that failure is not

a permanent condition and the phrase if at first you don’t succeed is so, so true. I only learnt that when I came and started working here, and I’m truly grateful for the lesson.

I’ve got some good news: apparently personality traits change across the course of your life (Roberts & Mcrozek, 2008) I think its rung true with me so far, I’ve become significantly grittier and if you see below in my out and about section, it has paid off. So if you’re not feeling too gritty right now, don’t panic - it’s not set in stone. Unfortunately with the good news comes the bad news: Chocolate still makes us fat. sorry to drop that bombshell on you,

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make you gritty. Just because you’re good at something doesn’t mean you will be successful at it without hard work and determination.

Out and about

I have been super lucky recently and was successful in my application to work with the scheme Breaking Into News in association with ITV, ITN and Media Trust to produce a news feature of my choice. I got to take a

little tour around the HQ in London and witness the magic as it happens.

I’ll now be working closely with a mentor to come up with a feature!

Watch this space!

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We’ve been out and about looking for the fashionistas and fashion misters of york. We weren’t dissapointed! We’ll be scouting the hottest looks monthly so keep an eye out for krystal wandering around with a camera, give her a wave - she doesn’t bite, honest.

robIN, 19, MUsICIAN sUe, 49, CAre hoMe MANAGer We love Sue’s fur jacket and casual scarf combo. The perfect outfit to get us through the last slog of winter. And if we may be so crass, she doesn’t look a day over 40!

Sue’s favourite shop is Zara.

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Robin layers a hoody and leather jacket to create a casual day time look whilst not forgetting attention to detail with the necklaces.

He looks like he walked straight out of a band, oh wait he probably just left practice. Robin’s favourite shop in York is Pets at home, he’s quite the animal lover.

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IN THE PAPERS Whenever I sit down to write my column for Your Local Link I always remind myself of the main sporting headlines at the time of writing and this month I was drawn to the brilliant “Ex-Dolphin survives ninemile swim after fall”. Initially thinking Flipper had snubbed the watery lifestyle for some sort of land-based alternative, I soon found out the headline was actually regarding Rob Konrad, formerly of the Miami Dolphins American Football Team, who got cut adrift following a fishing

trip. Luckily he is okay after his boat accident but it got me thinking of other amusing sports headlines such as the New York Post printing “USA wins 1-1” after drawing a World Cup game against England in 2010, and of course nothing beats the “Super Caley go ballistic, Celtic are atrocious” printed on the back page of the Sun after Inverness Caledonian Thistle produced a Scottish cup shock against old firm rulers Celtic back in 2000.

It’s amazing to think that headline

was some 15 years ago, which feels like when the idea for a new community stadium for York City was first conceived. Maybe it wasn’t quite as long as that, but it does feel like a saga that’s been longer running than waiting for a Guns ‘N’ Roses album.

It sounds like things have got so frosty between the City of York Council and York City Knights supremo John Guildford that getting them together in a room might be as awkward as Michael Parkinson getting Meg Ryan to do another TV interview.

A date with disaster?

This month could see a Valentine’s massacre as England face Australia in the Cricket World Cup on the 14th. Of course I would love to see Yorkshire pair Joe Root and Garry Balance help destroy the old enemy, but can’t help

but think I would only feel confident if the opposition had the cast of Neighbours at the crease. Hopefully at time of reading my pessimism can be laughed off.

boothAM CresCeNt fIXtUres February sees three home fixtures at Bootham Crescent for Wilcox to try create a repeat of last season’s unbelievable run to the end of season play-offs.

A tall order but after Dagenham and Redbridge (Saturday 7th), Tranmere Rovers (Saturday 14th) and Exeter City (Saturday 28th) have been, there should be a much clearer picture of how the end of the campaign is likely to play out. I would take mid-table mediocrity rather than a nerve wracking relegation any day of the week, but perhaps the Christmas period was just the start of things to come.

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Whilst the delay of the stadium rumbles on, on the pitch relatively new York City manager Russ Wilcox seems to have steered the ship with some timely wins. That first home win on boxing day against Accrington Stanley was certainly one that tested the nerves, playing the last half hour with ten men after youngster Brad Halliday was red carded for a rather energetic lunge that could have wiped out the whole of the Accrington team had they all stood in a line. Protecting a 1-0 lead with a rather massive monkey/gorilla on their back having not claimed all three points in any home game before Santa’s sleigh arrived, a little bit of running the clock down seemed to be the order of the day.

Wes Fletcher was substituted but looked like he was walking to the edge of a plank, such was his slow exit; and keeper Alex Cisak tied his laces, polished his boots, cleared the mud off each stud via the post and touched the bar for good luck each time we had a goal kick. Unfortunately,

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the referee added on a mighty seven minutes of stoppage time at the end of the game to put the crowd and the team through a nail biting finish, but the team got there. In the next home game, Stephane Zubar was sent off after only half an hour, leaving the side with a full hour’s worth of football to endure, but luckily the practice of the Accrington fixture saw them see another game through without defeat.

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Since City of York Council moved into their new home at West Offices in 2012, the Guildhall complex by the river has been left in relative limbo. But now, thanks to many months of planning and debating, the Guildhall is set for a revival... one that will benefit the entire city.

The Guildhall complex is a smorgasbord of buildings and structures, situated behind The Mansion House and off Lendal. Home to City of York Council for many years, parts of the complex, including the ancient Guildhall itself, date back to 1445 and have always served as the centre of York government. Now largely vacant due to the Council’s move to larger and more suitable offices on Station Rise, the Guildhall is set for an amazing transformation that will not only see the building used in a new way, but will also alter the very fabric of that part of our city.

GEttING DIGItAL When York was declared a UNESCO City of Media Arts at the end of last year, no better

news could make the announcement sweeter than the Council detailing plans for its old home in the Guildhall to be developed into a Digital Media Arts Centre. This means that the many offices, meeting rooms and chambers that once served the Council will be remodelled and refurbished for small to medium sized York-based businesses to occupy.

The idea behind this is to keep as many as possible of the talented graduates that York’s many colleges and universities produce in the city, and encourage them to stay and work here (instead of being drawn off to ‘that London’). Providing affordable and modern space in the city centre is key to this, and will help bolster York’s already booming Media Arts credentials.

A WALK BY tHE rIvEr But it isn’t just the young and media-savvy who will benefit from the changes to the Guildhall, as much of the site will be opened up to the general public.

For starters, the Guildhall itself, that imposing and significant structure, will be used as a restaurant, along with some of the rooms above and around it, affording magnificent and never-before-seen views over the river.

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If you remember the Time Travel article from a few months back, our Features Writer Howard was involved in an archaeological dig on the Guildhall site. Coffee fan Howard should be happy to learn that on the very spot he toiled away in the scorching August sun, will soon be a pleasant open-air cafe set upon the river wall itself. The public will be able to access it via a new breakthrough route (and by that we mean it will literally be broken-through several old buildings) that will connect the yard by City Screen, all the way past the Guildhall, and along the river front to Lendal Bridge... for the first time in history!

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Just before Christmas we were fortunate to get a behind the scenes tour of the Guildhall complex - a last look at how it was and a chance to imagine how it will soon appear. It was fantastic to be able to wander through the various stages of development that have shaped the building as it is today, from the medieval hall itself to the Victorian and 20th century additions.

Parts of the building, some of which were given over to the Council from the Post Office after the Second World War, have a darkly industrial feel to them, in stark contrast to the smooth stone and stained glass of the Guildhall.

Once renovated this place will feature an enormous mix of styles and architectures, and for a member of the public to be able to walk around the site freely for the first time ever, will make it a must-see place to view the many quirks of York’s fascinating history.

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THE INTERVIEW

Working our way steadily around York’s creative types like a stumbling drunk at a party, this month we chat to a filmmaking extraordinaire.

HELLO. WHO ArE YOu?

I be Tony Hipwell.

AND WHAt DO YOu DO?

I tell tall tales. Or rather I'm a filmmaker. I work primarily as a freelance writer, editor, camera operator and director. I also occasionally act and dabble with other roles behind the camera. While my focus is on film and TV I am also working on projects for the stage, the web, a number of comic titles and my first novel.

GEt YOu. sO WHAt MADE YOu WANt tO DO tHAt IN tHE FIrst PLAcE?

I wanted to pursue being a filmmaker because it's probably the only thing in the world I love doing and can actually do.

HOW DID YOu GEt stArtED DOING It?

I got started gradually like many.

I made short films by stealing my dad's camcorder and wrote my own versions of films before they were released, but I never thought I could make a career out of it. After completing a degree in Law I realised doing what I was passionate about was more important than making other people happy, so I went to film school and haven't looked back since. I worked on as many projects as I could get involved in and put together as many as I could of my own.

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This all built up my skill set until I formed MilesTone Films with Miles Watts and fellow film school graduate Hannah Bungard to make our zombie comedy web series Zomblogalypse. The series was well received and allowed us to seriously start pursuing bigger and better projects. And actually involve a mythical thing known as a budget.

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york MAkers (@ Yorkmakers). A group of talented artists and craftspeople based in the city of York.

york bUsINess NetWorkING 11th & 25th February, 8-10am, Fulford Gold Club. Visit www.4networking.biz NetWork york Regular networking opportunities.

Visit www.network-york.co.uk the Met CLUb NetWorkING Networking events running throughout Yorkshire.

Visit www.themetclub.co.uk york professIoNALs Visits and networking meetings.

Visit www.york-professionals.co.uk VIsIt york On-going events for local businesses and attractions. www.visityork.org

WIre (Women in rural enterprise) On-going events throughout the year. Visit www.wireuk.org bsyNy Events for new businesses running throughout the month at York Eco Business Centre. www.bsyny.co.uk york WoMeN IN bUsINesses Events aimed at women in business. www.yorkwomeninbusiness.co.uk

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MIDDLetoN’s restAUrANt (@MiddletonsFood). A fantastic restaurant in York city centre, set within Lady Anne Middleton’s Hotel, Skeldergate.

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Executoy During the course of your crazy busy executive day, you’ll need a whole host of things. Pens; of course, to sign those contracts as you hire and fire during the morning. A stylus; deffo, to take notes on your iPad, you modern creature. What about a spirit level, and a ruler, and a screw driver? Yes, you need all of those things, because you’re number one. Good job you bought the Monteverde One Touch Stylus InkBall Tool Pen, because it has all of the above in one slender executive unit. You’ll laugh at all the other managers with their heavily-laden pockets. Losers. That promotion is yours for sure! n £33 from www.cultpens.com

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In the business world, we all know how important it is to keep the wheels of industry turning - but on a personal level it’s just as important to keep the wheels of your car turning.

Thankfully York will now be running that little bit smoother thanks to Direct Finish, a new specialist wheel

Big boost for Portakabin Stalwart York business Portakabin, based at Monks Cross, is celebrating this month after winning the biggest ever contract in the company’s 52 year history. The £13.5 million contract is to expand ward and theatre accommodation for orthopaedic services at Royal Stoke University Hospital.

A complex 4,000sqm, two-storey building will be constructed in less than four months to increase capacity at the hospital, to the benefit of patient care.

Congratulations to Portakabin and we wish them all the best with the project. n Visit www.portakabin.co.uk

repair centre on Rose Avenue, Nether Poppleton. They can repair all kinds of wheels, including refurbishing alloy wheels, as well as scratch and scruff removals. So to keep yourself rolling this year, talk to the experts at Direct Finish; they’re wheely nice people. n Call 781714.

Play your part. Then sell it After successfully running Dead and Alive for 30 years now, brothers Les and Craig Eade certainly know a thing or two about motorcycles. They stock every kind of bike part that you could imagine, from bits and bobs for small mopeds, to serious kit for Harley Davidsons.

They even stock classic parts for older model British motorbikes, so whatever you need to keep you tearing up that asphalt, Dead and Alive should be your next pit stop. They’ll even consider buying your parts, too! n Call 07966 417182

TOUR DE FORCE

We all had a great time during the York-stage of the Tour de France last July. But, following a report released by City of York Council, it has been revealed that the city benefitted in more ways than a load of yellow-painted bicycles.

Over the weekend of the Tour, an extra £8.3 million was spent in York, with an estimated 200,000 people lining the route to cheer on the peloton. Following the weekend 94% of residents asked said that hosting the Grand Depart had been beneficial for York, and 72% of visitors said their image of Yorkshire had been enhanced. It is believed that York will

continue to reap the benefits for years to come, thanks to our appearance on the world-wide stage.

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These days every business, no matter what services they provide, needs a presence on the internet. But getting your own website seen by enough potential customers is a tricky business, especially through major search engines like Google and Bing. That’s where a business profile on our website can help.

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Our online business directory is getting bigger every day as more and more local businesses sign up to let us help get the internet working for you. n For your own business profile, or to find out more about the services we can offer your company, call 01904 787881.

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Although we tend to get a bit wound up when gadgets have a letter ‘i’ in front of their name (seriously, for all you know it stands for ‘idiot’) we’ll let this one slip... because we love a cuppa. The iKettle is the world’s first kettle to have its own smartphone app, connected as it is to your home WiFi network. This means that you can start your kettle boiling with a swipe of your fingers from the other side of the planet. But, if you are on the other side of the planet, by the time you make it home it might’ve cooled off a bit. Still, go future things! n £99 from www.firebox.com

The world of technology awaits you; here are the latest offerings. Buy them all to make your life infinitely better.

Vecto Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker.

Awesome things that happen outside in February: The Jorvik Viking Festival, ‘brave’ picnics in the park at the very early signs of spring, and long walks in the moors alone so you can plan your life’s next step (medical school or clown school?). Wouldn’t all of those things be better with musical accompaniment? But darn that unpredictable weather, soaking your normal Bluetooth speaker.

Fortunately the Vecto Outdoor Speaker is completely waterproof, allowing you confidently drag it across the North York Moors during a downpour as you practice your pratfalls. n £89.95 from www.red5.co.uk

Vuzix Wrap Video Eyewear. If you, like many of us, wear glasses, then you’ve probably at some point stopped what you’re doing and loudly exclaimed “I’m sick of not being able to watch the latest episode of Mad Men through my glasses while on the bus.” Now you can matey, and it’s all thanks to the Vuzix Wrap Video Eyewear - the shades with built-in video screen and headphones. Plug these into your phone, press play on a video, sit back and enjoy the private world of (what seems like) a 75” TV screen viewed from a distance of ten feet. Wow! Look at Don Draper’s face. He’s even more handsome all big and enlarged. n £299 from www.menkind.co.uk

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Traffic Fights!

If you think waiting at a pedestrian crossing for the green man to appear is boring, get yourself to Germany. Newly installed on traffic lights in Hildesheim are sets of touch screens, which not only tell you how long you have to wait for the traffic to stop, but they also let you pass the time playing Pong with someone of the other side of the road. Designed by students at HAWK University, the StreetPong units intend to encourage pedestrians not to rush over the road and instead wait until it is safe to cross. Orders have already been placed by other cities including Lyon and Oslo but unfortunately none, yet, in the UK. But come on… imagine playing Pong with a random stranger as you wait to cross Blossom Street.

Hello, Future? York’s here.

Bond’s back James Bond and fast, stylish cars have always gone together, so motoring (and movie) enthusiasts will be happy to hear the latest news.

In his next on-screen adventure entitled Spectre, James Bond will be behind the wheel of the new Aston Martin DB10, a beautifully British designed and built supercar. Revealed by the film’s director Sam Mendes at an event at Pinewood Studios, the new car from Aston Martin has been specifically designed for the upcoming film (although we couldn’t spot any machine guns or ejector seats) but there will be a limited run of just ten cars available to buy. Incredibly, Aston Martin has revealed that Sam Mendes himself actually had a hand in the final design of the DB10. So there you go; if you want to get into car design, direct a film.

It might still be as cold as a penguin’s bum, but soon the winter will thaw and the spring will…erm, spring.

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• tIres. Check’em, as winter can certainly do a number of your car’s tyres. Rotate them, top up their air, and check the tread for severe wear.

• serVICe. Get your pride and joy booked in for a general service as soon as the weather starts to warm up. They’ll check for wear and tear and see if the cold months have caused any damage.

• poLICy. Is your insurance policy still relevant? Many people make claims over the winter due to dings and damage as a result of the icy conditions. Sorting out your insurance is also helpful if you’re budgeting for the coming year.

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FUTURE PROOF Fans of the Back to the Future films will be very pleased to hear that we are a step closer to emulating Marty’s hover boarding antics. The ‘One Wheel’ had show-goers entranced with its hidden hub motor and self-balancing deck, making moving around at up to 12mph almost child’s play. It will certainly appeal to skateboarders or anyone with a fond memory of Marty, Biff and friends.

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Finally I was pleased to read about the birth of a new partnership called the UHD Alliance that sees TV industry big hitters like Sony and Samsung join forces with studios like Disney and Warner Bros. Together

they aim to standardise the content, delivery and terminology of 4K Ultra High Definition. This is great news for consumers as it will make the whole format easier to understand and streamline the rollout of superbly detailed 4K content to feed the latest raft of LED televisions.

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So pull yourself together and start ‘drawing’ those ideas. n Call 627239.

1. Walls & Ceilings Problems with walls and ceilings can add a real scare factor to buyers who will look at these area’s for hints of structural damage or possible issues with dampness. It goes without saying that any major problems should be dealt with professionally but it is also important to be conscious of unsightly defects such as stains from previous leaks, peeling wallpaper or chipped paintwork.

2. Carpets & Floors While less of a show-stopper, buyers will begin adding up the costs to replace or repair any issues and they will want this cost deducted from your asking price. Often a simple professional clean will go a long way, while in some cases it may be worth replacing carpet or flooring completely. Also take note of any loose tiles or floor boards which can be easily dealt with.

We love modern understated elegance here at Link HQ right now. Here’s a perfect example of what we’re talking about. Connolly’s ceramic chrome effect table lamp ticks all of our boxes and comes at a decent price too.

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Buyers can be extremely sensitive to surfaces and fittings in a house so this could be one of the most valuable projects you undertake all year. Simple re-surfacing of counter tops and cupboards can make a world of difference, while replacing old and outdated fixtures like door handles, light switches and taps can have a major impact in the minds of buyers.

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Here comes an understatement: February is not my favourite month. It’s like an endurance test until the next, more optimistic season arrives. The excitement and anticipation of January is now a little tempered, a few of the New Year’s resolutions have been dropped, and it’s usually the last dark, cold, wet month before the spring really kicks in. Dreary.

Nevertheless, here are four short weeks that we will never get back. Each day is still a fresh start and there are only 28 of them before spring begins in earnest.

So instead of wishing the time away, let’s banish the last of the winter blues with a few mini-projects. Boost the lux levels in your home with these simple ideas.

AT THE SOURCE boost your lighting and mood with some easy steps: • Wash your windows (seriously, let the light in!)

• Resurrect your candles and fairy lights: they’re not just for Christmas! Both are a great way to add more glow in a flexible and homely way.

• Swap dark, opaque lampshades for lighter, more transparent ones. n Felt flower fairy lights. £24 The Flower & Co at Notonthehighstreet.com

PROJECT LIGHT These mini projects are quick to do and self-contained – set aside a weekend and see what a difference they make.

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Increase your use of reflective surfaces: framed pictures with glass fronts, shiny vases, and small objects on shelves will all help to bounce small levels of light around your space.

Introduce metallic accents and make the most of Dulux’s colour of the year. Both reflective and warming, copper ticks lots of cheery boxes this month.

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• rust no more. If you’ve been pruning, digging and snipping while the garden is still a little damp, be sure to dry those tools once finished. Any moisture left on your shears, spade, and trowel could eventually lead to rust.

• Oil on. Caring for wooden handles is just as important as looking after the business end of a tool. Make sure you also dry the handles and then occasionally rub some linseed oil into the grain. This will help prevent splintering and fend off wood rot.

• Get to the point. To keep your tools working effectively you may need to occasionally sharpen them. Tool sharpeners are relatively inexpensive and easy to pick up at garden centres. Keening the cutting edge of your secateurs is vital after a winter of neglect.

• keep ‘em clean. After use be sure to clean off any soil, dirt, leaves and bark from your tools. Not only will this help the tools last longer, it’ll also help prevent the spread of disease from one plant to another. You can soak metal blades in warm soapy water for a time, but be sure to thoroughly dry them off before putting away.

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• If you’re currently cultivating fruit, February is a good month to start netting off the growing juicy treats. As spring is just around the corner, some bird species will be looking for a free snack, so protect fruit crops as best you can.

• If you have evergreen hedges then this month is the perfect time to start trimming them back into shape.

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There’s always something to be doing in the garden, whether it’s pruning, tidying or sowing, so we’ve put together our top gardening tasks for February.

IN THE FLOWER GARDEN • Prune your wisteria now, cutting back summer side-shoots to two or three buds.

• Towards the end of the month, prune summer flowering clematis before active growth begins.

• Cut back shrubs such as cornus and salix cultivars (grown for their colourful winter stems) down to their bases.

• If you need to move deciduous trees or shrubs, now is the time to do it provided the soil is not frozen or waterlogged.

• Cut back the old foliage from ornamental grasses before growth begins – clip them to within a few centimetres of the ground.

• Plant bare root roses in a sunny position for summer colour.

• Prune overwintered fuchsias back to one or two buds on each shoot.

• Hardwood cuttings taken last year may need planting or potting on now.

• Plant fragrant winter or early spring-flowering shrubs to add interest to borders. Try Daphne, Viburnum varieties, Hamamelis x intermedia and Chimonanthus praecox.

IN THE VEGETABLE GARDEN • Force rhubarb plants for an early crop. Plant new rhubarb plants now.

• Mulch perennial vegetables such as asparagus and artichokes with well rotted manure or garden compost.

• Start sowing vegetable seeds such as leeks and onions under cover now.

• Prune winter flowering jasmine after flowering to encourage new growth for next year’s blooms.

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• Prepare vegetable seed beds by removing all weeds and forking in plenty of compost. Cover prepared soil with sheets of black plastic to keep it drier and warmer in preparation for spring planting.

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• Continue to plant raspberry canes for the coming summer.

• Prune apple trees and pear trees whilst they’re still dormant. Leave plum trees and cherry trees until the summer as pruning these fruit trees now will make them susceptible to silver leaf disease.

• Prune blackcurrant bushes, gooseberries and redcurrants to maintain a productive framework.

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i have recently downsized to a much smaller house and would like to grow some edible plants on my sunny patio. i love cooking and would welcome some ideas on what i could grow for the kitchen?

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When space is limited it is more important that plants earn their keep and it’s an added bonus if they can provide fresh ingredients at meal times. Here are my top ‘grow your own’ choices for pots and containers; salads and herbs are relatively easy to grow and are full of flavour when freshly picked. Group together different sized pots

and sow red mizuna, Osaka purple or salad rocket.

Annual herbs like parsley, coriander, dill and chervil can be cut when required and will add freshness and flavour to food.

Tomatoes grow really well in containers, but must have a warm sunny aspect. There is a variety called ‘Tumbling Tom’ that has been bred specifically for tubs and hanging baskets and will make good use of a sunny wall. Courgettes look great in pots with their big architectural leaves and bright yellow flowers. Courgette ‘Parthenon’ is an early, self fertile variety so ideal for pot culture.

Plant ‘first early’ salad potatoes in large buckets in late March. These will be ready in June which will leave the space free for a follow on crop.

Runner bean ‘Hestia’ would be an ideal choice as it is a dwarf variety or the climbing French bean ‘Blauhilde’ which has purple pods that will add interest and colour.

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Sweetcorn is a hungry and thirsty crop so dig in lots of compost or well rotted manure prior to planting. As sweetcorn is wind pollinated it is much more effective to plant in blocks rather than rows.

Apply a high nitrogen fertiliser such as chicken manure pellets in late July and keep it well watered during dry spells.

Remember to feed your plants weekly with an organic fertiliser and don’t allow the compost to dry out as it will shrink away from the edges of the pots and allow water to run off. Pick regularly to encourage the plants to keep producing.

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Over the last few weeks my lawn has been turning yellow and crows have been pecking at it. Can you help please?

I think that this might be chafer beetles.

The biology of the chafers found in gardens is basically the same; females lay eggs in the lawn during early summer and the larvae hatch a few weeks later. They tend to feed on the roots of the lawn until they are ready to pupate, which is generally within a year of hatching, but sometimes it can take up to four or five years.

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are soft-bodied, white, C-shaped larvae, up to 4cm long and with a well-developed brown head and three pairs of legs. When severe damage is caused infested lawns benefit from heavy rolling in late spring to kill the pupae and emerging adults, and also adequate watering and feeding to encourage new growth of the grass.

It might also require reseeding in the spring if the lawn has become bare in patches.

Applications of insecticidal dusts or sprays may be used to reduce larval populations, but larger, older larvae are not easily killed by insecticides.

Alternatively, biological control with nematode “steinernema carpocapsae” is possible on light soils, but only when they are moist and warm with a minimum soil temperature of 14 degrees Celsius.

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Plant food high in nitrogen will encourage lots of green growth. This is usually good for lawns or plants that

are yellowing or have poor growth.

Fish, blood and bone can be used to release lots of Nitrogen, Phosphates and Potash slowly through the growing season. Evergreens should be lightly fed during the winter and in spring. In summer increase the feeding as the plant will use this to grow well and produce lots of flowers, and if fruiting, lots of fruit.

Plants are living things and just like us they will perform better if fed properly.

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For walks in the dark, reflective vests are an excellent idea, or indeed a flashing collar. Be careful not to let your dog off the lead near rivers and lakes as they start to freeze as your pet won’t understand the dangers.

If your cat has disappeared for a day or two in the cold weather, ask your neighbours to check their garages and garden sheds. It is easy to get locked in when sheltering from the cold.

Check the hair between your dog’s and cats’s paws on a regular basis, especially when the snow arrives. Ice balls can form in between the pads and can cause lameness and burning of the pads.

BATTEN DOWN THE HUTCHES! In the wild rabbits shelter by burrowing down deep underground.

That’s not really the option now for our pets, so if you have a garage or a shed, now is the perfect time to move them in.

LET SLEEPING DOGS (AND CATS) LIE even the most outdoor loving dog or cat needs a cosy place to snuggle down over the winter. Make sure your pet’s bed is positioned out of any draughts and remember to check their bedding on a regular basis for damp.

UNWANTED VISITORS Central heating means fleas are now prevalent all year round, so don’t forget to keep up with your pet’s treatment.

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Tread bike: THe NeXT GeNeRATION the boards (and the rails) This year sees the closure for several months of the York Theatre Royal while exciting new changes to the building take place. However, theatre fans need not curl up into balls and hibernate until next Christmas, as the theatre will still be producing work - and one project in particular sounds very steamy.

Performing at the National Railway Museum, 26th June-11th July, In Fog and Falling Snow will tell the story of York’s railway history... and you can be involved. Auditions for this giant community project are taking place at the end of January. n To express an interest in taking part, call 623568.

York is a great city for cyclists, with excellent cycles lanes, routes and paths to explore to your heart’s content. But all that cycling will no doubt cause a bit of wear and tear on your beloved bike, so if you’re considering buying a new one, don’t just chuck the old one out. That is because the new Yorkshire Bank Bike Library has made its way to York, where unwanted and older model cycles are restored to their former glory and given to those who really need them. Bikes can be

donated at the Bike Rescue Project on Wellington Row, Get Cycling on Hospital Fields Road, and York Cycleworks on Lawrence Street. n Visit www.cycle.yorkshire.com/ bikelibraries

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Mates rates everY tiMe With the darkness and cold of winter still clinging to our fair city, are you longing for warm and sunny days? Long no more sun-seekers, as your escape from the drudgery of the British winter is but a phone call away. By speaking to the travel experts at Amigo Travel, Fishergate, you could be jetting off all around the world in no time… and with a surprisingly healthy bank account in your wake. That is because Amigo Travel always offers mates rates and tries to get you the very best deal possible. So for beach holidays on the Med, or city break in New York (our city’s younger brother) Call 420099 or visit www.amigo-travel.co.uk

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Ah, February. even though it’s the shortest month of the year, it never feels that way. No one ever looks forward to February, do they?

Arguably the greyest, most depressing month of the year, the fact that it is sandwiched between January (packed full of hope for the new year) and March (the unmistakable start of Spring) never helps.

It’s no mistake that Valentine’s Day, the world’s most commercial and tedious holiday, falls in this month.

A reason for lovers and partners everywhere to feel guilty for not quite measuring up to the grand romance of terrible romantic comedy films, no matter how many downpours of rain they stand in while apologising for something. Altogether, it’s a month worth passing over, I say, and a good time to look inward and perhaps meditate on things closer to home.

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to help the month pass with as much ease as possible: Pyjamas are mandatory. Look, unless you work at home most of the time, like me, you probably have to wear some kind of sensible work trousers at least some of the time. If this is the case, I strongly suggest having a pair or warm flannel jammy bottoms waiting for you when you walk in the door at night. Home time is pyjama time. Aint nothing wrong with that.

Carbohydrates are your friend. Forget that faddy New Year diet and stick a tray of homemade mac ‘n’ cheese (with extra cheese) in the oven. Then settle back in your fluffy nightwear to enjoy a plate of pure pleasure. With a side of bread. And maybe cheese.

Drink coffee at every available opportunity. I don’t care where you’re from, coffee is universally known to make all things better, and that includes the month of February.

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streaM DreaMs February is not the month to begin to tackle those Big Projects we pencilled in for the new year. Instead, I recommend signing up for Netlfix to pass your evenings. Who doesn’t want to watch the thrilling escapades of Jack Bauer whilst noshing off a plate of mac ‘n’ cheese? Or perhaps an evening of old school Simpsons whilst sipping your flask of espresso wrapped up in a tartan onesie?

Other things to consider are giving up exercise, daytime naps, eating more bacon and carrying a hot water bottle with you if you do have to venture outside (in case of those nasty February blizzards that sometimes take us by surprise). Whatever your choice, stay warm, have hope and remember, Spring is Coming.

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If you’re into all that historical stuff, and fancy a bit of re-enacting, you might consider dressing up like a Viking in February and celebrating the annual JORVIK Viking Festival. And since it starts on Valentine’s day, you’d have a genuine excuse to bypass the cringe worthy tradition of sitting in a crowded restaurant whilst trying to stare sincerely into the eyes of your one true love. It’s that, or wielding a sword whilst shouting like a lunatic outside the Minster.

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February is considered the month of love, but that doesn’t just mean flowers and chocolates. Could you offer a safe and secure environment for a young person in need?

Fostering love Fostering can be an extremely worthwhile, rewarding, challenging, and at times downright difficult job – but most foster carers will tell you that it’s a role that has changed their lives for the better. If you’re interested in becoming a foster carer, there are a few basic requirements and some very important qualities that you need for your application to be successful.

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You guessed it – wrong. Your experience in raising your own children may actually help you in taking care of a foster child.

n To find out more, visit www.york.gov.uk and go to the Children’s Services section.

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Taking a course or workshop is great way to get the brain cogs turning, and there is no better time to do it than now - all thanks to the new spring programme from City of York Council’s Learning 4 everyone.

From oriental cookery, to web design, glass decoration, and ballet, there’s sure to be something to get you going.

There’s a massive range of courses on offer, for you to enjoy alone or as part of a family or group. n To find the full list call 552806 or visit www.yortime.org.uk

At York St John University, we’ll help you grow and develop and we really can promise you a life-changing experience.

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L VE Y URSELF Whether you’re looking for a romantic treat for Valentine’s Day, or a way to incentivise yourself to stick to those New Year’s resolutions, the folks at Kuki Hair and Beauty Spa have got it covered.

it taKes tWO With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many of us are wondering how best to treat our loved ones – and thankfully, there’s a fantastic retreat situated right here in York where we can escape from it all without hopping on a plane!

Kuki Spa on Huntington Road features two double treatment rooms which are perfect for enjoying quality time together in a relaxing environment.

The wood panelled historic treatment rooms are lit with candles and scented with aromatherapy oils to help relax the senses and create a wonderful atmosphere. With a glass of champagne to enjoy in a spa relaxation room with mood lighting and background music, the Kuki Spa Packages designed for two people are perfect for cherished romantic time. Go on, you deserve it!

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If you’re anything like us, you may already be struggling with your New Year’s resolutions.

Whether you need an incentive or you want to treat yourself for your achievements, there are some fantastic options available at Kuki, no matter what your resolution!

A ‘Total Detox’ spa package mid-way through a diet will help to keep you focused if you’re starting to drift off the diet or not seeing the immediate results you hoped for. The package includes a private session in the Hydrotherapy Jacuzzi and Finnish Sauna, a Dermalogica Nourishing Sea Mud Therapy Body Wrap, and a Full Body Anti-Cellulite Firming Massage. This is a wonderful body blitz combining therapeutic and detoxifying benefits, which stimulates circulation and nourishes skin.

resolution: i Will grOW MY Nails A Deluxe Jessica manicure will not only neaten your nails with file, cuticle work and a polish, but it also has the added benefit of exfoliation and a paraffin wax for the ultimate in revitalised hands you will be proud to show off. You may want to start with this treatment and later treat yourself to a Jessica GeLeration nails, which both look fantastic and protect your nails, offering weak, bitten or problem nails the opportunity to grow underneath the gel.

A month into your new exercise routine, you may want to treat yourself to a ‘Bamboo Massage’ which is perfect for releasing deep muscle tension and tightness, leaving you fully regenerated and revitalised. If you’re suffering from a problematic or injured area, a ‘Sports Massage’ is an effective form of deep tissue massage which alleviates tension in soft tissue, built up muscle tension, or an injury through exercise.

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When planning a wedding, most of us want to find the right balance between staying in budget and creating a day to be proud of and that will wow our guests. Thankfully, the team at The Grange Hotel on Clifton are able to offer all of this and more. The award-winning Regency townhouse hotel offers charm, character and a luxurious setting, alongside packages that are tailored specifically to your requirements. We could wax lyrical about the Library and Drawing Room which are lit by

sunlight through gorgeous French

windows, perfect for a ceremony; or the Green Room which features an integral dancefloor; but you’re probably better off seeing the magic for yourself. Head to the wedding open evenings on the second Monday of every month to find out more. n Visit www.grangehotel.co.uk or call 644744.

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valentines day is fast approaching, but no need to get your knickers in a twist; we’ve got the hottest underwear out there all in one place.

SILK SET WITH FRENCH DESIGNED ROSE LACE , Marks and Spencers This gorgeous, vintage-inspired lingerie set features silks and French designed lace in collaboration with supermodel Rosie Hungtington-Whiteley. visit www.marksandspencer.com bra £25 | knickers £12.50

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PALE PINK SATIN BABYDOLL AND SHORTS SET, Debenhams This set from Presence offers a pale pink satin babydoll with matching shorts.

The babydoll is trimmed in gold metallic lace and has adjustable straps for a perfect fit.

Don’t be surprised when your other half asks if it hurt when you fell from heaven. visit www.debenhams.com Full set £20.00

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BLACK LACE MESH BRA & BRIEFS, New Look If sassy and fabulous is your thing, then let us recommend this gorgeous longline bra and mesh Brazilian brief set. So seductive! visit www.newlook.com briefs £5.99 | bra £14.99

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advice on healthy eating. We provide education, motivation, inspiration and can help you generate plenty of perspiration!

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We run 13 varied exercise classes a week Classes are held in Acomb/Holgate, Clifton, Huntington, New Earswick,Tang Hall & Stockton-on-the-Forest You can choose from Aerobics, Fitsteps, Fitness Pilates and coming soon our popular Kettlebell and HiiT courses.

Our Classes are for all ages and abilities.

We are friendly, fun, fabulous, sociable, successful and safe.

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SUSANNA FUSCHIA BRA & BRIEFS, Leia If gorgeous and girly is your style then Leia have pulled the cat out of the bag this time.

What’s more this bra comes in some larger sizes too which is great, we know how hard it can be to find the perfect fit! If you’re not sure what size you need Leia offer a personalised service in store where you can be measured and fitted accordingly. We love it! visit in store at 6 spurrier gate, York or visit www.leialingerie.com bra £43 | the briefs are also available as shorts or thong, prices range from £19.50 - £23

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DECO CHARM BALLET PINK PLUNGE BRA & BRIEFS, Leia This cute set was designed with every girl in mind, as bra sizes range from 28 B all the way up 38 GG. WOW! The briefs are also available as shorts or a thong. visit in store at 6 spurrier gate or online at www.leialingerie.com bra £36 | briefs range from £13 - £14

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THESE LIPS WERE MADE FOR KISSING February plays host to the most romantic day of the year (supposedly) so we thought a little bit of lip prep wouldn’t go a miss.

beautylab lip plump £15

Unlike your usual lip plumpers BeautyLabs product doesn’t make you feel like you’ve just set your lips on fire. There’s a subtle tingle for a few seconds and then all becomes calm, my lips looked fuller without any of the usual hysterical panic. BeautyLabs Lip Plump is available online at www.beautylab.co.uk

Champneys Skin comforting miracle balm £5.50

This little pot of moisture is the perfect size to carry around in your handbag for those days shopping or nights out. In need of moisture? No worries you’ve got it with you!

Visit www.champneys.com

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Rajeunir Lip serum, £12

For those of us who suffer from sore and dry lips throughout the winter months it’s important to find a product that works. The Rejeunir Lip serum sooths dry lips instantly without leaving a trace of evidence meaning its perfect for those who prefer a more natural look and it makes your lips super soft and kissable. You can buy Rajeunir’s lip serum online at www.rajeunir.co.uk

dr bronner’s magic organic balm £2.69

Dry cracked lips are never a good look.

This little balm, which comes in a handy stick has been put on this earth to combat it. Not only does it leave a light sticky free texture, it stayed put past our morning coffees.

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The idea behind this is a little shady we’ll admit, but we gave it a go and the results were interesting.

Begin by finding a lid off a plastic bottle or a cosmetic bottle, you’re looking for something with about a three centimetre width. Place the lid over your lips and suck inwards for 20 seconds. In an ideal world it pulls more blood into your lips making them bigger and more red.

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Ok, so this method is a little more tried and tested, we’ve seen solid evidence that it works on the likes of Instagram and Pinterest. The idea is that you more or less ignore your natural lip line and just draw on the desired one with a lip liner and fill in with lipstick. Seems easy enough.

the resUlt: Two words. Ronald Macdonald. Great if you’re taking pictures, horrendous if you forget its there and wipe your face. We have pictures, they will be available online soon if you want to see the results.

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Hair and Beauty Q&A FACIALS Facials have come a long way in recent years.

They’re still a great way to relax and pamper yourself, but nowadays they can also be tailored to treat specific problems, such as acne, skin redness, sun damage and hormonal ageing.

Getting a tailored facial can really make a difference to your skin, and leave you looking fresh and your skin glowing. Your date won’t know how you look so good, but your secret’s safe with us!

MASSAGE This can be a great option for couples who want to treat themselves with something special for Valentine’s Day, but if you’re going on a first date then it can also

be a fantastic way to unwind and get rid of some of those nerves beforehand! Aromatherapy is a wonderful choice for this purpose, too. And, guys – if you’re looking for a special gift for your other half this year, a massage is very likely to earn you brownie points!

Beauty expert Dr Saleena Zimri from Skin Doctor explains which treatments to choose to make sure you’re looking your best this Valentine’s Day.

LASER HAIR REMOVAL Planning on wearing that gorgeous dress that you’ve had your eye on for weeks? Make sure that it creates the right impression by teaming it with super smooth legs. Laser hair removal offers permanent results to create a smoother finish than shaving, so it’s a more practical option to go for. Plus, if you go on a follow up date, you won’t have to worry about de-fuzzing!

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HAND AND NAIL TREATMENTS ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTIONS Iron out unwanted lines and wrinkles. This helps the face look smoother, younger and refreshed.

Botox and fillers can be done in a very natural manner making sure you still look like you.

If you’re expecting your other half to pop the question this Valentine’s Day, you’ll want to make sure that your hands are looking extra nice so you can show off that ring with pride!

Treat yourself to a medical manicure that will take care of your hands too using key ingredients such as Vitamin C and Alpha Hydroxy Acids.

Offering a wide variety of Murad products, and with products ranging from non-surgical augmentation to minor surgery, the team at Skin Doctor on Blossom Street combine excellent medical practice and expertise with a friendly, caring service. visit www.skindoctorclinics.co.uk or call 633833.

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A fantastic chance to try out some new sports, City of York Council’s popular eng-AGe 50+ Activity Day is returning on 16th February to energise. Designed to give older people the opportunity to discover the many different fitness activities available in York, eng-AGe 50+ is all about encouraging people to do the

recommended 30 minutes of physical activity each day. From classics such as badminton, swimming and walking, to new and unique pastimes like Walking Football and Gentle Ballroom, there is sure to be something to pique your interest. n Call 553377 or visit www.york.gov.uk/eng-age

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THROW THE LIFEBOATS A LIFELINE The RNLI Lifeboats do incredible work on our coastline to save lives and keep us all safe. But now it’s time for you to help keep them afloat, as the charity is looking for venues and outlets to sell their wares.

Created and donated by the tireless volunteers and supporters of the

RNLI, the goods for sale include knitted clothing of all sizes, jams and preserves, souvenirs, books and jigsaw puzzles. n If you can help with a suitable venue to sell things, or if you would like more information about getting involved yourself, call 491133.

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Tragedy, revenge, sacrifice!

No, not a night out on Mickelgate… It’s the opera Rigoletto

Accompanied by a large live Orchestra, Verdi’s masterpiece and best-loved opera, Rigoletto, is brought vividly to life by The Russian State Ballet and Opera House at the York Barbican on 15th February. Based on the play by Victor Hugo, written by Giuseppe Verdi and his librettist Francesco Maria Piave, the tragic story revolves around the hunchbacked court jester, Rigoletto, his beautiful much-loved daughter Gilda and the womanising Duke of Mantua he serves. Opera lovers the world over have taken Rigoletto to their hearts, and you are bound to be drawn in and immersed in the atmosphere that this production radiates. n Call 0844 8542757.

Here be dragons!

Can you catch the Nunnington dragon?

At Nunnington Hall this month there will be some fire-breathing, wingbeating, Knight-fighting fun! On 21st-22nd February discover the legend of the Nunnington Dragon and go on your own quest. Join the never ending hunt for the Dragon throughout the stately home, and then follow the clues around the property to track down its lair. Be sure to put on your war paint and take sword fighting lessons from the Knights. n Call 01439 748283.

Be upstanding…

for the Lord Mayor of York’s Charity Gala Concert Hosted by BBC Radio York’s Jonathan Cowap this Gala Concert will feature a wealth of local York talent as part of the fundraising efforts for the Lord Mayor of York’s Charities, York Against Cancer and York Teaching Hospital Charity.

Performing at the York Barbican on 29th March, the concert will feature a specially commissioned school choir, the York Concert Band, The Grand Old Uke of York, Rachel Croft and Leo James Conroy, and many more local faces. n Call 0844 8542757.

Say ‘I do’…

… or you might have your head chopped off! It’s Viking Wedding The absolute opposite to the traditional Valentine’s Day romantic meal for two, with Viking Wedding you’ll enjoy a raucous evening of entertainment, music and sumptuous food when diners share in the Viking wedding experience. A Norse love story played out by live actors, combined with a fantastic Viking Feast? That is what is on offer at the Merchant Taylors’ Hall in Aldwark on 14th February the opening weekend of the JORVIK Viking Festival 2015. n Visit www.jorvik-viking-festival.co.uk

For the Full Festival listings check out our three-page special in the events section.

Words, words, words…

The York Literature Festival returns!

Politics, history, football and feminism will be discussed by headlining artists including Dr David Starkey, Jenni Murray, Polly Toynbee and Helen Lederer at this year’s York Literature Festival, which takes place in the city which has provided inspiration for writers for centuries, 19th-29th March. The festival is an established event on the national literary festival scene, and this year celebrates its ninth year with a bigger and more eclectic programme, including talks by many nationally-renowned commentators and writers and workshops with literary agents for aspiring writers. n Visit www.yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk

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celebrating all things 80s!

Fill out the application form on page 4 Fresh ProDuce, The Balloon

1914: when the worlD changeD Forever, York Castle

Museum. The terror of total war and its revolutionary impact on life around the world is explored in this major new exhibition marking the centenary of the First World War. It will tell the fascinating and often moving stories of the Yorkshire people who lived and died during the war that they said would end all wars.

Visit www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk Yorkwalk, from Museum

Gardens Gates, daily at 10.30am and 2.15pm. entertaining historical walks taking place every day, as well as specialist tours such as Richard III and Jewish Heritage. Call 622303 or visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk Plague, PovertY & PraYer,

Barley Hall. The ongoing exhibition from children’s author Terry Deary explores everyday life for the citizens of York from the Norman invasion to Tudor times. Call 615505. reMeMber to use Your YorkcarD to gain Free entrance to York Minster! revealing York Minster’s unDercroFt, York Minster.

experience the revamped network of new interactive galleries, housed in the Undercroft and Treasury below the historic cathedral. Visit www.yorkminster.org or call 0844 9390011.

Tree Farm Shop, 9am-5pm. The award winning farmshop has a new café. Get your quality homegrown and locally sourced produce, all under one roof. Call 01759 373023.

river cruises, YorkBoat, Lendal

Landing. enjoy river cruises every day and see York from a different perspective. There are daily cruises from February to November, as well as early evening and night-time floodlit cruises. Call 628324. ghastlY shows, York Dungeon.

See the effects of tyrant King Henry VIII becoming head of the church and filling the crowns coffers and meet the redundant washer servant of St Mary’s Abbey who has now become a dirty filthy peasant and is fighting for survival… Also, Carnivàle, their very own sideshow starring a cast of colourful characters ready to amaze and astound.

Visit www.thedungeons.com/York wwi: a taste oF hoMe, York

Chocolate’s Story, 10am-6pm.

An exhibition commemorating the centenary of World War One. Showcasing previously unseen artefacts and letters, which provide a fascinating and unique perspective on the conflict.

Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com DailY chocolate workshoPs, York Cocoa House,

times vary. Get your hands dirty (with chocolate) each and every day with

Ripon. escape to Lightwater Valley and discover the excitement of a day bursting with thrills, chills and adventure.

Visit www.lightwatervalley.co.uk

rockin’ rollers Disco,

Manor School, Nether Poppleton, 6-8.15pm. Pop on a pair of skates and get funky at the roller disco!

Call 890631.

EVERY NIGHT

allerthorPe lakelanD Park, Allerthorpe. Set in 53 acres

ghost trail oF York, West

of grounds and lakes, the site offers a variety of watersports as well as a campsite and Lakeside cafe. Visit www.allerthorpelakelandpark.co.uk

Doors of York Minster, 7.30pm. Dare you cross the centuries and discover York’s spine-chilling history? Visit www.ghosttrail.co.uk or call 633276.

EVERY MONDAY selbY Market. The whole family will find something within the beautiful market town. The Selby Farmers Market is also held on the first Wednesday of every month.

Call 07808 768186.

the historY Post, St Helen’s

EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY weeklY classes, Rogues Atelier, Fossgate. Upholstery Class Drop-in each Tuesday 10am-1pm, and Introduction to Print-making 2-4pm. Call 07960 329286. Sewing Workshop Drop-in, Wednesday 10am-3pm and Sunday 11am-4pm.

Call 07840 318248.

Musket anD Muslin historical walks,

Clifford’s Tower, 7.30pm.

Tuesdays Wars of the Roses, Wednesdays Georgian York and Thursdays Naughty Victorians.

Call 416244 or visit www.musketandmuslin.co.uk.

EVERY TUESDAY Quiz night, Huntington Sports Club, 8.30pm. A weekly general knowledge quiz to win beer tokens.

Call 769138.

Square, 7.30pm. A fun historical walking tour of the city, led by your very own costumed Victorian gentleman. Call 264528.

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exhibition Square, 7.30 & 9pm. A tour that combines comedy and horror in a thrilling journey around the darker side of York, onboard a classic 1960s bus.

Call 0844 5677666.

1ST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH Parkinson’s uk York branch Meetings, York Sports Club,

Shipton Road, 7pm. enjoy an interesting talk from a guest speaker each month. Call 0844 2253634.

1ST + 3RD SATURDAY (10AM), 2ND + 4TH FRIDAY (5PM) OF EACH MONTH beYonD MonoPolY, The Bar Convent. Beyond Monopoly is York’s friendliest modern board game club for adults.

Visit www.bmyork.wordpress.com 2ND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH weDDing oPen evenings,

The Grange Hotel, Clifton. Visit the gorgeous country house in the city and discover what it could offer your special day. Call 644744.

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stalls in the heart of York for fresh produce, fresh air – and fresh banter.

Besides local food, discover original crafts and gifts plus clothing and leather goods. Open daily 9am–5pm.

Visit www.york.gov.uk or call 551355.

a different choccy-tastic workshop, including chocolate bar making, making chocolate models, and all about truffles. Call 675787.

TICKETS £32.50

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1ST + 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH York eborators, York Marriott, Tadcaster, 7pm. The group helps you become the public speaker you’ve always wanted to be.

Visit www.yorkeborators.org.uk or call 07810 820628.

2ND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH Young at heart, The Carlton Tavern, Acomb, 12noon-2.30 pm.

Senior citizens lunch with free quiz, raffle and entertainment.

Call 07854 156726.

JANUARY UNTIL 1ST MARCH 2015 trainsPotting, National Railway Museum. experience the anticipation that is an integral part of trainspotting through the work of artist Andrew Cross in a fresh interpretation of the ever-popular theme.

Visit www.nrm.org.uk/trainspotting

24TH & 31ST JANUARY, 7TH & 14TH FEbRUARY organ concerts, St Columba’s

United Reformed Church, Priory Street, 12noon. Hear wonderful organ music performed by the likes of David Pipe and Gordon Stewart.

Call 704666.

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Village Hall, Thorganby, 7.30pm. Part of his ‘Grow your own Gig’ tour, Steve presents a great night of music and real ale. Call 658255.

Wigginton Recreation Hall, 7.30pm.

Go along to the Churchfield Open Space Committee AGM to discover what the plans for the future are. email jan53@tiscali.co.uk

29TH suPPort grouP, The Friends

Meeting House, Friargate, 2pm.

Join the York Osteoporosis Support Group for a talk by Janet McLeod, Falls Prevention Nurse.

Call 01423 779662.

30TH holocaust MeMorial DaY:

Free Men (Les Hommes Libres) (2011), Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, 8pm. South Bank Community Cinema present this film, set in Nazi occupied Paris and inspired by true events. Call 466086.

30TH York FarMer’s Market,

Shambles Market. Delicious, local and fresh! All produce grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed by the stallholder. Call 551355.

1ST York wargaMes show, York

Racecourse. A great day of table-top wars and battles, the event will see more than 50 traders over three floors, as well as a number of games, demonstrations and competitions.

Hosted by the York War Games Society, the day will also be catered by food and drinks on site, as well as a cash machine.

Visit www.yorkwargames.org

1ST MuMbler Baby & Toddler nearly

new sale, Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, 3-4.30pm. Get down to scoop up a few bargains for you and your babe. email emilypickard82@ googlemail.com

4TH, 19TH & 26TH laDies who… across York. Three Ladies Who… events this month, including Ladies Who…Latte on the 4th at Cedar Court Grand Hotel, Ladies Who… Network on the 19th, also at the Grand, and Ladies Who… Lunch at the Dean Court Hotel on the 26th. Visit www.ladies-who.co.uk

4TH vintage tea PartY, Ashfields

Restaurant, York College, 3pm. Join St Leonards Hospice Fundraising Team to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea and flower demonstration by Joanna Keely. Call 777777.

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from The Inside, Quilt Museum & Gallery. A stunning collection of quilts that reveal complex, geometric designs that are pieced to perfection, and also an exhibition of quilt work created by prisoners. Call 613242.

24TH MaDagascar Paintings,

Pyramid Gallery, 43 Stonegate, from 10am. Works by Miranda Love, Ceramics and Sculpture by Jennifer Love. Call 641187.

27TH the british obsession with class, Tempest Anderson Hall,

Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture by Professor Fiona Devine, University of Manchester, hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society.

Call 656713.

28TH whiskeY tasting evening,

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Windmill, 11am-4pm. As part of the Residents’ Festival, explore this working mill and see how flour is traditionally made.

Visit www.holgatewindmill.org

environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, 10.30am-3pm. explore the green heart of York! Free guided tours of St Nicks Nature Reserve and environment Centre start at 11am, 12.30pm an 2pm, and include demonstrations of coppicing and green woodworking skills. Plus ecocrafts on display and for sale.

Call 411821.

Folie à Deux: MaDness MaDe oF two, Clements Hall, Nunthorpe

Road, 8pm. South Bank Community Cinema present the film, shot over five years at York’s Gray’s Court, it is an intimate portrayal of a large, bohemian family. A question and answer session follows afterwards.

Call 466086.

9TH FEbRUARY-8TH MARCH snowDroP sPectacular,

31ST JANUARY -1ST FEbRUARY resiDents’ Festival 2015,

throughout York. Your yearly chance to explore the city and be a tourist for the weekend – for free! Organised by Visit York in partnership with the City of York Council, this annual Festival is a huge thank you for the warm welcome we give to York’s seven million visitors. It’s a great way to discover York’s visitor attractions for free and wine and dine using discounted offers. Find out more about what is on offer at www.visityork.org/residents-festival see pages 96-97

Burton Agnes Hall. enjoy the enchanting ‘white carpet’ of snowdrops while wandering in the woodland walk. Call 01262 490324.

10TH garDening as a source oF Meaning in urban liFe,

Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture by Professor James Hitchmough, University of Sheffield, hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society.

Call 656713.

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Gillygate area, 7pm. Bake, eat and talk about cake. They meet in secret locations only revealed to those who book a place. Interaction and conversation begin when cutting the first slice.

Visit www.clandestinecakeclub.co.uk

13TH a historY oF violence,

Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, 8pm. South Bank Community Cinema presents Cronenberg’s (Maps to the Stars, Crash) take on middle-America. Call 466086.

13TH ceiliDh Dance, Tramways Club, 1 Mill Street, 7.30-11pm. Have a great night out while supporting St Nick’s Nature Reserve charity. enjoy the live music by Fiddlers Wreck, a bar, raffle, cakes and more.

Call 411821.

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14TH annual buFFet Dance,

21ST-22ND

choccY anD sweetie tour: Yorkwalk, from Museum Gardens

Gimcrack Rooms, York Racecourse, 7pm. The York Anglo-Italian Society welcomes you to a Valentine’s evening buffet with music provided

by The Steve Cassidy Band.

Call 796452.

the nunnington Dragon, Nunnington Hall,

Gates, 10.30am. Join Yorkwalk to hear the history of Terrys and Rowntrees, visit choccy and sweetie shops, and taste free samples!

Call 622303.

21ST-22ND oPen weekenD, Holgate Windmill, 11am-4pm. Discover this ancient working mill right here in York. Find out how the 18th century mill was restored and buy some flour.

Visit www.holgatewindmill.org

14TH-22ND grave robbers, York Dungeon. edge your way through the darkness and tombstones of the murky George Street Cemetery and find yourself in the very gravest of situations. This February the York Dungeon opens its doors for a week of darkness, twist and turns as the Grave Robbers take up residence. expect mayhem, costumes, hair raising scares and jump-through-the-roof surprises. Visit www.thedungeons.com/york

14TH-22ND olaF the viking - victorY anD DeFeat, Clifford’s Tower,

11am-4pm. Olaf the Viking tells tales of the victory in 1066 at Fulford, but also of their defeat at Stamford Bridge. With regular short stories throughout each day, plus a chance to view the York skyline from the Tower top wall walk. Call 646940.

14TH York guilDhall orchestra,

York Barbican. From the glorious slow movement from Mozart’s 21st Piano Concerto through to Ravel’s Bolero and Puccini’s “Your Tiny Hand is Frozen” through to the emotional roller-coaster of Prokofiev’s dramatic ballet of those fated lovers Romeo & Juliet, the second York Guildhall Orchestra concert of the season is unashamedly celebrating Valentine’s Day – glorious tunes and wonderful soloists. This will definitely be a night to remember! Call 0844 8542757.

15TH rigoletto, The Barbican,

14TH-22ND hearts & Flowers chilDren’s trail, Castle Howard. Children will

love exploring the great outdoors in search of the giant hearts and flowers dotted throughout the grounds. Find them all and collect a treat this half term. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

13TH the sterling trio, Sir Jack Lyons

Concert Hall, University of York, 8pm. BMS York welcome the musical trio. Visit www.bms-york.org.uk

14TH viking weDDing, The Merchant Taylors’ Hall, Aldwark.

Find out more in our events Hotlist.

14TH-22ND 31st jorvik viking Festival,

Across York. Taking inspiration from Viking firsts, you will find over 150 Norse themed events across nine days during February half term; including sword fighting workshops, dramatic combat performances, crafting, music and archaeological expert sessions as well as lectures and tours all leading up to the spectacular finale, the story of the Creation, according to Norse myth. Visit www.jorvik-viking-festival.co.uk see pages 93-97

11am-5pm. Find out more in our events Hotlist.

7.30pm. Find out more in our events Hotlist.

22ND weDDing Fair, The Parsonage,

escrick, 11am-3pm. Hosted by St Leonard’s Hospice, with fluid catwalk from Brides of York. Call 777777.

22ND antiQue & collectors Fair,

York Racecourse, 10am-4pm. Join Selby Antiques at the huge fair, filled as it will be with precious valuables available to buy. Call 07817 724904.

24TH ‘ParkliFe’ Past, Present anD Future: the whitworth Park coMMunitY archaeologY anD historY Project, Tempest

Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture by Professor Sian Jones, University of Manchester, hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 656713.

17TH exotic isotoPes - what can we learn FroM theM?, Tempest

Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture by Professor Andrei Andreyev, University of York, hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 656713.

19TH Free valuation DaY, The Bar

25TH heDge laYing course,

21ST-22ND

St Nicks environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, 10am-3pm. Learn to lay hedges at this very “handson” course taking place in St Nicks nature reserve. Suitable for complete beginners and those who wish to further practice their skills.

Call 411821.

4th annual MoDel railwaY show, Heworth Church Hall,

27TH

Convent, 11am-3pm. Take your antiques, collectables and jewellery along to be valued, for free, by Tennants Auctioneers.

Call 01423 551661.

Melrosegate, 10am-5pm. ebor Group of Railway Modellers present a show of fantastic scale models of trains and railways – all in support of York Against Cancer.

Visit www.eborgroup.wordpress.com

York FarMer’s Market,

Shambles Market. Delicious, local and fresh! All produce grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed by the stallholder. Call 551355.

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27TH high noon, Clements Hall,

Nunthorpe Road, 8pm. South Bank Community Cinema presents one of the great Westerns. Call 466086.

Haxby Shotokan Karate Club and learn to defend yourself. Attendance entitles you to a year’s free membership to the club. Ladies only on the 2nd. Call 07583 249115.

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Beningbrough Hall, 11am-5pm (Tues-Sun). A new collection of royal portraits by Bryan Organ, Chris Levine, David Bailey and Jason Bell transforms Beningbrough’s second year of a property-wide display of portraits. Royals: then & now, returns for a final year with other internationally important contemporary works by John Wonnacott and Andy Warhol.

Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ beningbrough

Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture by John Henry, Chair of the History of Geology Group, Geological Society of London, hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 656713.

17TH Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture by Patrick McGowan, Reader in the School of Chemistry, University of Leeds, hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 656713.

21ST tree nurserY auction sale,

6TH

Castle Howard. Bid for a range of hedging, forestry and ornamental trees grown in our nursery at our 40th annual auction.

Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

woMen’s worlD DaY oF PraYer service, Holy Redeemer

22ND

Church, Boroughbridge Road, 10.30am. A get-together to celebrate World Prayer Day. email bafrodsham@talktalk.net

laMbing sunDaY, Askham Bryan

College, 10am-4pm. A Great Day out for all the Family! Go and meet the new lambs and enjoy the free children’s activities like face painting, the bouncy castle, tractor rides and farm tours. Also visit the dairy and see robotic milking all day and traditional milking at 2.30pm.

Visit www.askham-bryan.ac.uk

suPPort grouP, The Friends

rock, geM & beaD show,

Pavilions of Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground, 10am-5pm (4pm Sun). A great weekend of stalls, selling crystals, minerals and fossils, gemstones, beads and jewellery. Also jewellery making workshops.

Call 07817 511360.

28TH Musical DaY school, Quaker

Meeting House, Friargate, 10am3.30pm. A look at the lives and work of two of the greatest American composers, Irving Berlin and Cole Porter. Call 627791.

2ND & 16TH

orchiD Festival, Burton Agnes Hall. A stunning exhibition, sales and advice about growing orchids, all at the gorgeous stately home.

Call 01262 490324.

14TH

Meeting House, Friargate, 2pm.

Join the York Osteoporosis Support Group for a talk by Mary Green on the Alexander technique.

Call 01423 779662.

29TH lorD MaYor oF York’s charitY gala concert,

York Barbican. Find out more in our events Hotlist.

York Minster girls choir concert, St edward the Confessor

Church, Tadcaster Road, 7pm. The Girl Choristers will perform sacred, secular and classical pieces followed by refreshments. Call 709111.

15TH jewish heritage trail, from

Museum Gardens Gates, 10.30am.

Join Yorkwalk to visit sites connected with medieval and modern Jews. This tour takes place on the anniversary of the dreadful massacre of the Jews at Clifford’s Tower, where the walk ends. Call 622303.

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4pm. Find the clues, solve the problems and claim your egghead prize. High five the easter Bunny or decorate an egg to add into the gallery in the art-rageous workshop.

Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ beningbrough

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SOUTH PACIFIC (3RD-14TH MARCH) York Light Opera presents the musical tale of ensign Nellie Forbush, a United States Navy nurse, who finds herself in love with emile de Becque, a widower and French civilian who owns a nearby plantation. Besides the music, the story is well known for its frank questions of race and acceptance.

To book: 0844 8713024.

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CALAMITY JANE (10TH-14TH FeBRUARY) The Watermill Theatre returns with a new production of the classic musical Calamity Jane. Starring Jodie Prenger (Oliver!, Spamalot and One Man Two Guvnors) alongside a cast of multitalented actor/musicians, this brand new production gets to the heart and soul of the musical.

(10TH-14TH MARCH) Falling trousers, flying fish heads, star-crossed lovers, cross-dressing mobsters and a fabulous on-stage band are just some of what awaits at the National Theatre’s ‘wildly’ (The Times), ‘godsmackingly’ (Time Out), ‘deliriously’ (Financial Times) funny hit, One Man, Two Guvnors currently on tour across the UK and Ireland.

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(16TH-21ST FeBRUARY) Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot is a kind-of new musical with a book by eric Idle and an entirely new score for the new production, (well, almost) created by eric Idle and John Du Prez. Starring Joe Pasquale and Todd Carty.

THE MEAT LOAF STORY (4TH MARCH) Known for his performance as Barron Von Rockula in the hit show Vampires Rock, Steve Steinman has a fan base most rock stars would be proud of.

He has toured the world playing arenas and concert halls. The Meat Loaf Story delivers the best of the best from Meat Loaf’s back catalogue of hit albums spanning 40 years.

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OLD MOTHER GOOSE (UNTIL 31ST JANUARY) Good versus evil is put to the test when two fairies battle for supremacy. The bad fairy claims any human being can be corrupted; the good fairy throws down a challenge and chooses Old Mother Goose as an example of all that is good and cannot be corrupted. The bad fairy sets off to prove the good fairy wrong.

(5TH-7TH MARCH) The Rowntree Players present this stage adaptation of The Thirty-Nine Steps, an adventure novel by the Scottish author John Buchan. The story is a classic portrayal of one man’s flight from wrong accusation through a series of improbable adventures as he is pursued by the authorities.

Friargate theatre Visit www.ridinglights.org

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Pick Me Up Theatre present two classic British plays from Alan Bennett and Willy Russell. In The History Boys, in a northern town in the late 1980s, eight boys are being groomed for Oxbridge. Hector, the eccentric english master, teaches the boys poetry that he hopes will prepare them for the ‘long littleness of life’.

And in Our Day Out, Mrs Kay’s Progress Class are bound for Alton Towers until Mr Briggs gets on board.

The destination changes to a zoo in north Wales but there is no stopping the fun on a trip for the class that always gets left behind.

WHITE RAbbIT (27TH FeBRUARY) RISe Theatre proudly presents an original play about two people’s journey to faith – a journey of love, loss and self-discovery. From the hustle and bustle of London comes the story of Jenny and Tom… two people lost in a grown-up world of work, normality and disappointment; a place with no time for fairy tales or childhood dreams.

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9 10cc In concert 14 York Guildhall Orchestra 15 Rigoletto 19 Milton Jones 20 Richard & Adam 21 The Chuckle Brothers

22 John Cooper Clarke 24 Grant Nicholas 27 Glamour Of The Kill, The Hype Theory, eofe, Ashes 28 The Smyths

26 Fil Campbell & Tom McFarland 17 If Music Be the Food of Life 31 World War 1 Song Day

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20 Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders

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26 Punchline Comedy Club Featuring Patrick Monahan

17 Leddra Chapman 18 H. Hawkline 19 ezio 21 Frontier Ruckus

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5 The Jam Movement 7 Limehouse Lizzy 9 Us Amongst The Rest, Last Vendetta, Never A Hero 13 Hijak Oscar, Asio’s eyes, La Petite Mort 14 Lifesigns, Cloud Atlas 19 Jarrod Dickenson, Zak Ford

10 King Charles 13 Who’s Next 17 Tony Law: enter the Time Zone 24 The Voyeurs 27 Josie Long: Cara Josephine

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Following last year’s celebration of Ragnarok, the doomsday of the Norse gods, the 2015 festival follows the theme of a Brave New Viking World – where the end is only a new beginning!

There’ll be over 100 Norse-themed events and activities, including sword fighting workshops, dramatic combat performances, crafting, music and archaeological expert sessions. Get your Viking on!

14-21ST FEBRUARY --------------------------------------------CENTRAL CAMP 10am-4pm (storytelling 11am, 1pm, 3pm), Parliament Street, FREE Visit the central encampment, featuring a Viking longship kitted out for war, and learn about life at sea and on dry land. Plus there is a chance to hear sagas from Norse myths and legends, have a go at fun games of the period and meet the armourers.

14TH-15TH FEBRUARY --------------------------------------EYE OF YORK ENCAMPMENT 10am-4pm (Skirmishes 12noon, 2pm), Eye of York, FREE Learn all about the lives of these warrior-farmers as they prepare for clashes with the nearby Viking encampment!

guard and enjoy a drink of mead before joining the celebrations of the wedding of the survivors of Ragnarok – Lif and Lifthrasir – as they feast and make merry with their guests. Pre-booking is essential.

15TH FEBRUARY --------------------------------------------------FESTIVAL COACH TOUR: VIKINGS IN THE TEES VALLEY 9am-4.30pm, Departs Memorial Gardens coach stop off Leeman Road, £15 per person Join historic experts Dr David Petts and Dr Chris Tuckley on a journey to several historic sites in the Tees Valley. Sturdy footwear and outdoor clothing are recommended. Pre-booking essential.

VIKING STEADING 10am-4pm, Central Camp, Parliament Street, FREE An exciting new addition!

Visit the Central Camp Steading and find out about the animals Vikings kept. You’ll have the opportunity to pet some of the animals too.

14TH FEBRUARY --------------------------------------------------KID’S FILM CLUB: ASTERIX & THE VIKINGS 11am, DIG, £3.50 per person, children must be accompanied by an adult A fun animated children’s film from the classic Asterix & Obelix story books.

ULTIMATE VIKING BANQUET: THE WEDDING CELEBRATION! 7pm, Merchant Taylors’ Hall, York, £65 per person You’ll be greeted by torchlit Viking

FESTIVAL FOLK AT BARLEY HALL: RAY COOPER 7pm, Barley Hall, £14 adult, £12 conc Legendary folk musician and singer songwriter Ray Cooper will return to the atmospheric candlelit setting of Barley Hall with music from his latest album Palace of Tears.

16TH-22ND FEBRUARY ---------------------------------------HAVE-A-GO SWORD COMBAT 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, £3 per child Instructed by Viking warriors, combatants are sure to enjoy this fun workshop of battle skills.

16TH-20TH FEBRUARY----------------------------------------VIKING WARRIOR CHALLENGE FOR CHILDREN 12noon-4pm, DIG, normal admission prices apply Test your strength and dexterity with a series of Viking themed games and challenges – the overall winner at the end of the week will receive a prize pack of goodies!

FESTIVAL WALKING TOUR 1pm, Departs Micklegate Bar, £4 Adult, £3 Conc This guided tour takes you along Roman foundations, Viking borders and Civil War defences right through to Georgian destruction and Victorian promenades. Walk lasts approximately one hour. Pre-booking advised.

16TH-19TH FEBRUARY----------------------------------------CRAFT & PLAY THE VIKING WAY! 10.30am-4pm, St Sampsons Square Marquee, FREE (small charge for some activities) Have a go at making a Viking pot, try out willow weaving, beading, braiding and rune stamping; DIG for Viking treasure; lend a hand to build a Viking shelter; learn how to play Hnefatafl; design and make a festival badge or tee shirt, plus much more!

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16TH FEBRUARY --------------------------------------------------MEET THE EXPERTS: HIDDEN TREASURES 10am-12noon & 1-3pm, Barley Hall, normal admission prices apply Join experts from York Archaeological Trust for a look at some of the fascinating artefacts which show Viking innovations and technological advances.

LITTLE DIGGERS: VISITING VIKINGS 10-11am, DIG, £3 per child (includes one accompanying adult) Enjoy a special story and play session, aimed at children aged between two and five, and help the warriors dig for lost Viking finds and rummage through a Viking loot bag!

LEGENDARY COMBAT ARENA: FIRE VS ICE! 12noon, 1.30pm, 3pm, York Guildhall, £3 Adult, £2 Conc This fast paced and action-packed show for all the family sees storytellers take you back to beginning, to the creation of Norse life as we know it. Pre-booking advised.

Ruth Keggin, Manx Gaelic singer, and her band will perform an intimate concert featuring songs from her acclaimed debut solo album Sheear.

Pre-booking essential: call 615505.

17TH FEBRUARY --------------------------------------------------MEET THE EXPERTS: CONSERVING OUR PAST 10am-12noon & 1-3pm, Barley Hall, normal admission prices apply Experts from the Conservation Team at York Archaeological Trust (YAT) will explain and demonstrate some of the techniques used to investigate and stabilise archaeological objects.

POO DAY! 10am-12noon & 1-3pm, Barley Hall, normal admission prices apply Learn about the dirtier side of archaeology! Have a go at making your very own replica historic poo and discover how poo is used to solve ancient mysteries.

LITTLE DIGGERS: NORSE SONGS & GAMES 10-11am, DIG, £3 per child (inc one accompanying adult) Enjoy a special story and play session, aimed at children aged between two and five. See what Viking parties would have been like, and join in with the songs and games of old.

LEGENDARY COMBAT ARENA: THE MIGHTY ODIN & YMIR THE GIANT 12noon, 1.30pm, 3pm, York Guildhall, £3 Adult, £2 Conc. Have you ever wondered how the clouds, the rivers and the mountains were formed? According to the Vikings it all started with a mighty battle of course!

VIKING VOICES: THE SWORD OF AMLETH WITH VINCENT ATHERTON 2pm, York Mansion House, £4 Adult, £3 Conc The Sword of Amleth follows the fortunes of a King named Ragnald, who became King of both York and Dublin, told through the eyes of the fictional Amleth. Author Vincent Atherton will discuss.

FESTIVAL FOLK AT BARLEY HALL: RUTH KEGGIN 7pm, Barley Hall, £14 adult, £12 conc

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VIKING YORKSHIRE WITH MATTHEW TOWNEND 2pm, York Mansion House, £4 Adult, £3 Conc Matthew Townend of the University of York has written the first ever full-length study of Yorkshire’s Viking centuries, from the fall of York to the Norman Conquest of 1066.

THE WINTER CAMP OF THE VIKING GREAT ARMY, TORKSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE: THE HELEN THIRZA ADDYMAN LECTURE WITH PROFESSOR JULIAN D RICHARDS, UNIVERSITY OF YORK 7pm, DIG, £6 (£5 Friends of YAT) A brief entry in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle for 872-3 AD records that the Viking Great Army

LITTLE LITTLEDIGGERS: DIGGERS:VALIANT VALIANTVIKING VIKINGHEROES HEROES 10-11am, 10-11am,DIG, DIG,£3 £3per perchild child(includes (includesone one accompanying accompanyingadult) adult)Enjoy Enjoyaaspecial specialstory storyand and play playsession, session,aimed aimedat atchildren childrenaged agedbetween betweentwo two and andfive, five,for forthe thechance chanceto tomeet meetaaViking Vikingwarrior warrior and andlearn learnhow howto toslay slaymonsters monstersand andsave savethe theday! day!

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20TH-22ND FEBRUARY---------------------------------------10TH CENTURY TRADERS 10am-4pm, St Sampson’s Square Marquee & Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, £2 Adult, £1.50 Conc, £5 Family, 50p Re-enactors Vikings from around the world gather to sell their wares; including hand crafted weapons, beautiful jewellery, costume, chests, bowls, tankards, lanterns, belts, shoes and pottery.

20TH FEBRUARY --------------------------------------------------MEET THE EXPERTS: FORENSIC ARCHAEOLOGY 10am-12noon & 1-3pm, Barley Hall, normal admission prices apply Find out how forensic archaeology can play a major part in the investigation of serious crimes in this interactive event.

LITTLE DIGGERS: NORSE SAGAS & STORIES 10-11am, DIG, £3 per child (inc one accompanying adult) Enjoy a special story and play session, aimed at children aged between two and five. Meet the Viking storyteller and get involved with songs and crafts exploring the world of Norse mythology.

NORSE NÅLEBINDING WORKSHOP (ADVANCED MASTERCLASS) 10am-1pm, DIG, £10 per person This session is for advanced nålebinders or those looking for a masterclass. All materials are provided, plus tea and coffee.

LEGENDARY COMBAT ARENA: THE BEGINNING OF THE END 12noon, 1.30pm, 3pm, York Guildhall, £3 Adult, £2 Conc. A storytelling duo guide you through the destruction and devastation of Ragnarok, the end of the world according to Norse mythology.

GOD OF VENGEANCE WITH GILES KRISTIAN 2pm, York Mansion House, £4 Adult, £3 Conc Bestselling historical novelist Giles Kristian returns with his exciting new book: God of Vengeance.

VIKING FILM NIGHT: HOLMGANGA & THE 13TH WARRIOR 7.30pm, DIG, £5 per person Enjoy an evening of Vikings on film.

21ST FEBRUARY --------------------------------------------------BRAWL AT THE GUILDHALL: STRONGEST VIKING COMPETITION 10am, York Guildhall, £3 adult, £2 conc Now in its fourth year, competition gets even tougher as the cream of the crop from across the UK and Europe vie for the title of Strongest Viking and the chance to receive the coveted trophy. Call 615505.

Viking World muster and march across the city to Coppergate in a fantastic show of strength as they prepare themselves for tonight’s fiery battle!

BEST BEARD CONTEST 4.30pm, Central Camp, Parliament Street, FREE Entering its eighth year, this whimsical and fun competition has become something of a cult highlight, drawing huge crowds and some very competitive participants! Homemade beards are permitted!

A BRAVE NEW VIKING WORLD SPECTACULAR FINALE! Doors open at 6pm, entertainment commences 6.45. Eye of York (by Clifford’s Tower), £12 adult, £9.50 conc, £36 family of 4, £45 The historic city of York once again becomes a fiery battleground with a finale display incorporating a cast of warriors, gods and monsters in thrilling live-action battle with sound and light effects and terrific pyrotechnics in an out of this world spectacular!

22ND FEBRUARY -------------------------------------------------GREAT VIKING BAKE OFF! 11am, York Guildhall, £2 to enter competition, FREE entry to spectators There will be a competition to find the most creatively baked and decorated cakes and biscuits celebrating a Viking theme.

There will be lots of Jorvik goodies to be won and of course the glory of being crowned star Viking baker! Call reservations: 615505 www.jorvikvikingfestival.co.uk

MARCH TO COPPERGATE 1.30pm, Dean’s Park, FREE See the Viking warriors of The Brave New

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York Residents’ Festivals

2015

It’s that time of year again! As a thank you to us all for being so welcoming to the millions of visitors our city receives each year, dozens of attractions and venues throw open their doors to residents for free. So come on; let’s play tourist!

Attractions AESTHETICA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL SCREENINGS* King’s Manor, The University of York, Exhibition Square lorna@aestheticamagazine.com 31ST JANUARY 11.00AM – 9.00PM A selection of short films. Family Friendly screenings and then a selection of the Best of the Festival including Comedy, Drama, Animation and Thriller.

ACCORDING TO MCGEE GALLERY* 8 Tower Street - 01904 671709 www.accordingtomcgee.com SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY UNTIL SUNDAY 8TH FEBRUARY OPENING HOURS SAT 10.00AM – 5.00PM, SUN 1.00PM – 4.00PM or by appointment Nathan Walsh: Interactive Print experience at According to McGee Gallery. Limited edition interactive prints ‘23Skidoo’ and ‘Transamerica’ comes with Free downloadable app.

10% discount over Residents’ Festival weekend.

BARLEY HALL* Coffee Yard, Off Stonegate 01904 615505 - www.barleyhall.co.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 10.00AM – 5.00PM Free admission from 2pm onwards, on presentation of York card or proof of residency.

BLACK SWAN FOLK CLUB – WINTER FOLK DAY* Peasholme Green - 01904 632922 www.blackswanfolkclub.org.uk SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY ONLY 2.00PM – 5.30PM, 7.30PM – 10.30PM Informal afternoon and evening concerts featuring many of the talented local singers and bands associated with York’s award-winning Black Swan Folk Club.

CLIFFORD’S TOWER Tower Street - 01904 646940 www.english-heritage.org.uk/ cliffordstower SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 0.00AM – 4.00PM (LAST ADMISSION 3.45PM) 100 free entry tickets will be available on a first come first served basis and all residents will receive a discounted entry rate of £1.

To book a free ticket call Clifford’s Tower 01904 646940 (closing date for booking Friday 30th January).

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DIG* St. Saviourgate - 01904 615505 www.digyork.co.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 10.00AM – 4.00PM Residents will not be able to pre-book tours but spaces will be allocated on arrival. Special ‘Little Diggers’ sessions will run throughout the weekend in DIG. FAIRFAX HOUSE* Castlegate - 01904 655543 www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY 11.00AM – 4.00PM SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 11.00AM – 2.00PM Grasp this opportunity to go behind the scenes, and see Fairfax House as never normally seen during its deep-clean winter hibernation.

FISHERGATE POSTERN TOWER & RED TOWER* Piccadilly and Foss Islands Road 01904 337308 - info@yorkwalls.org.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 10.00AM TO 3.00PM Fishergate Postern Tower, Piccadilly and Red Tower, Foss Islands Road will be open both days from 10am to 3pm.

Guided history tour of the postern and tower by the Friends of York Walls.

HENRY VII EXPERIENCE* Micklegate Bar - 01904 543433 www.henryiiexperience.co.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 10.00AM – 5.00PM Free admission from 2pm onwards on presentation of York card or proof of residency.

HOLGATE WINDMILL* Holgate - 01904 624387 membership@holgatewindmill.org SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 11.00AM – 4.00PM See York’s only surviving windmill, restored and in full working order.

Stoneground flour milled here is available for sale.

JORVIK VIKING CENTRE Coppergate - 01904 615505 www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 2.00PM – 5.00PM Free admission from 2pm onwards on presentation of York card or proof of residency. Last admissions 5pm. Please note: No pre-booking facility available during Residents’ Festival. Visitors must join the queue on arrival.

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE Haxby Road - 01904 658197 www.jrtheatre.co.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 10.00AM – 4.00PM Enjoy a behind the scenes tours and children’s stage craft workshops! Tea and coffee available all day as well as the opportunity to talk to volunteers about their role at the theatre. Pre-booking required for children’s workshops.

KENTMERE HOUSE GALLERY* 01904 656507 www.kentmerehouse.co.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 11.00AM – 6.00PM Showing a wide range of original paintings and original prints by talented artists from the region and beyond, at prices from £50. Also cards for sale, many exclusive to the gallery.

MANSION HOUSE* The Guildhall mansionhouse@york.gov.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 11.00AM – 3.00PM Explore the magnificent interior absolutely free! We’ll also be showcasing the work of York Camera Club in a special display.

MERCHANT ADVENTURERS’ HALL* Fossgate - 01904 654818 SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY 9.00AM – 1.00PM This stunning timber framed Hall has been part of York life for over 655 years and this is your opportunity to see it for yourselves. Open from 9.00am to 1.00pm.

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EARLY MUSIC St Magaret’s Church, Walmgate 01904 658338 - www.ncem.co.uk SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 10.30AM – 12.30PM & 2.00PM – 4.00PM Come & Play: A Brass Instrument A Young Person’s Guide to the Brass Band. Family brass lessons followed by a community concert showcasing the instruments of the brass band.

Residents must pre-book in person 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon-Fri or by phone.

NATIONAL TRUST TREASURER’S HOUSE* Minster Yard - 01904 624247 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ treasurershouse SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 11.00AM – 3.00PM

See behind the scenes during this special free opening for York residents.

Find out what conservation means for a place like Treasurer’s House, meet the House Steward and conservation volunteers, and take part in some conservation tasks too.

QUILT MUSEUM AND GALLERY* St Anthony’s hall, Peasholme Green 01904 613242 SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY 10.00AM – 4.00PM LAST ADMISSION 3.30PM Visit the latest exhibitions at the Quilt Museum and Gallery. ‘All Shapes and Sizes’ is an exhibition of quilts revealing complex geometric designs that are pieced to perfection! and ‘Voices from the inside’ is a guest exhibition of quilts hand stitched by prisoners.

RICHARD III EXPERIENCE AT MONK BAR* Goodramgate - 01904 615505 www.richardiiiexperience.co.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 10.00AM – 5.00PM Free admission from 2pm onwards on presentation of York card or proof of residency.

ROMAN BATH MUSEUM* St Sampson’s Square - 07871 561172 SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 11.00AM – 4.00PM Remains of Eboracum’s Legionary Bath House. Hot and cold bath, displays, dressing up corner and shop.

ST DENYS PARISH CHURCH* Walmgate - www.stdenysyork.org.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 10.00AM – 4.00PM. Explore this unique place of worship as it seeks new ways of serving the everchanging community.

ST HELEN’S CHURCH* Stonegate churchwarden@sthelensyork.org.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY 1.00PM – 9.00PM (APPROX) 1.00pm to 5.00pm – Series of organ mini-recitals plus opportunities to ‘Have a Go’ on the organ. 8.00pm Service – Compline by Candle light.

ST MARTIN’S CHURCH* Coney Street churchwarden@stmartinsyork.org.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY 1.00PM – 5.00PM Opportunities to visit the closed courtyard and to climb the tower to see the clock mechanism. *

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THE ROTARY CLUB OF YORK AINSTY Shipton Road - 07908 221152 dawsonclive@hotmail.co.uk MONDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 6.15PM – 8.00PM Find out how Rotarians raise funds and distribute the money to charities and good causes locally, nationally and internationally. To pre-book please contact Clive Dawson using the above details.

THE STAINED GLASS CENTRE* St. Martin-cum-Gregory, Micklegate info@stainedglasscentre.org.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY 10.00AM – 4.00PM Have a go at designing a window or painting on glass. Stained glass experts will be on hand for demonstrations and discussions.

UNESCO CITY OF MEDIA ARTS SHOWCASE* De Grey Rooms, York Theatre Royal SATURDAY 31 JANUARY 10.00AM - 4.00PM York is the UK’s first UNESCO City of Media Arts. See a showcase of the creative talents that led to the designation.

WEST OFFICES* City of York Council, Station Rise westoffices.residentsevent@york.gov.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY 11.00AM – 12.30PM & 2.00PM – 3.30PM Bill Fawcett, author and railway historian, tells the story of York’s first railway station in a presentation entitled ‘Still Serving the People’, followed by a tour of the original station hotel. *

YORKBOAT Lendal Bridge Landing & King Staith Landing - 01904 628324 SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 11.00AM, 12.00PM, 1.00PM, 2.00PM & 3.00PM YorkBoat is delighted to offer a 30 minute sightseeing tour through York.

Departing at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm from Lendal Bridge and King Staith landings.

YORKSHIRE MUSEUM* Museum Gardens - 01904 687687 www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 10.00AM – 5.00PM Walk on a genuine Roman mosaic floor, kneel at St William’s shrine, and see much more in the fantastic galleries.

YORK CASTLE MUSEUM 01904 687633 www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 9.30AM – 5.00PM Discover your creativity under the gentle guidance of artist Jake Attree.

These classes will take Kirkgate, the museum’s recreated Victorian Street, as the subject matter. 11am – 1pm or 2pm – 4pm. Pre-booking is required.

YORK CEMETERY* The Gatehouse, Cemetery Road 01904 610578 SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 10.00AM – 4.00PM Guided walks in the Cemetery grounds, tours of the catacombs. Genealogical searches of the Cemetery records (fee payable). Light refreshments available.

YORK CITY FOOTBALL CLUB Bootham Crescent - 01904 559508 www.yorkcityfcfoundation.co.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY Experience a behind the scenes tour of the home of York City Football Club.

Numbers are limited per tour and must be pre-booked. Email confirmation will be provided, to be shown on arrival for the Tour.

YORK COCOA HOUSE Blake Street - 01904 675787 www.yorkcocoahouse.co.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY 8.30AM – 6PM SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 10.30AM – 5.30PM Discover the secrets of Chocolate Making at York Cocoa House. Learn how chocolate is created and then make some. Visit the website to book using code YorkRes2015.

YORK DOES VINTAGE* Merchant Adventurers Hall, Fossgate www.britaindoesvintage.co.uk SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 10.30AM – 4.30PM Residents receive 50% off the standard £2 fair entry price on production of a valid YORKCard.

YORK MINSTER* www.yorkminster.org SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY OPENING TIMES MONDAY – SATURDAY 9.00AM – 5.00PM LAST ADMISSION, SUNDAY 12.45PM – 5.00PM Take a 2000 year journey through the interactive underground chambers and view stained glass masterpieces in The Orb.

YORK THEATRE ROYAL St Leonard’s Place 01904 623568 www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 12.00PM – 4.00PM See what goes on behind the scenes at York Theatre Royal on a backstage tour.

Tours are every half hour from 12pm – 4pm. Places are limited and booking is essential.

YORK UNITARIAN CHAPEL* St. Saviourgate - 01904 693427 SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY 10.00AM – 4.00PM SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 12.30 PM – 4.00PM. An exhibition about Yorkshire’s most distinguished Unitarian, Joseph Priestley.

BENINGBROUGH HALL* National Trust, Beningbrough beningbrough@nationaltrust.org.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 11.00AM – 3.30PM The Italian inspired hall is home to portraits from the National Portrait Gallery and surrounded by acres of formal gardens and parkland. During the weekend uncover hidden stories with images and sketches from the archives.

CASTLE HOWARD * 01653 648333 www.castlehoward.co.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY UNTIL SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY 10.00AM – 5.00PM Wrap up warm this winter and explore Castle Howard’s monumental parkland.

Discover statues, lakes, temples and fountains, and the 18th century walled garden.

LOST EARTH ADVENTURES Acomb - 01904 500094 info@lostearthadventures.co.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY 9.00AM – 6.00PM Experience the thrilling rush of abseiling down a vertical face with Lost Earth Adventures! Taking place at Brimham Rocks throughout the day. Residents should email or ring to book slots.

YORK COLD WAR BUNKER Monument Close, Acomb Road 01904 646940 SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY On a fascinating guided tour, discover how York’s men and women of the Royal Observer Corps would have protected the country during a nuclear attack! Pre-booking is required.

YORK COLLEGE* Sim Balk Lane - 01904 770232 www.yorkcollege.ac.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY UNTIL SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 10.00AM – 2.00PM York College – Be part of it. A range of demonstrations and taster sessions to give York residents the opportunity to try out some of the exciting courses the College has to offer.

YORK MOTORSPORTS VILLAGE Monks Cross - 01904 673555 info@ymsv.co.uk www.ymsv.co.uk/york-residents-festival SUNDAY 1 FEBRUARY 10.00AM – 12.00PM F3 Karting (ages 4 – 8) FREE 10 minute sessions 1.00PM – 4.00PM F2 Karting (ages 8 – 13) £5 for 15 laps 4.00PM – 6.30PM F1 Karting (13+ years) £5 for £15 laps 10:00 - 6:30PM GPXperience Simulator - £5 for 10 minute session.

Places limited. Pre-booking is required.

To book contact either by phone or online.

Free & Tours Entertainment ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY GUIDES TO THE CITY OF YORK* Visit York - www.avgyork.co.uk A Walking Tour of York taking approximately two hours from Exhibition Square. Tours begin at 10.15am and 1.15pm.

THE GHOST TRAIL OF YORK* From the West Doors of York Minster, beneath the twin bell towers. www.ghosttrail.co.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY 6.00PM PROMPT Dare you travel back in time, cross the centuries and experience the tantalisingly terrifying tales of York’s ghostly tradition?

WIRED @ THE WEB ADVENTURE PARK Wigginton Road - 01904 692221 www.webadventurepark.co.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 10.00AM – 5.00PM FREE entry to any residents over the age of seven to have one lap of the high ropes course. Open from 10am – 5pm.

YORK ON THE RUN cj.1@me.com - www.yorkontherun.com SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 8.00AM – 6.00PM An hour’s jog around the city with an experienced guide who will show you places that you never knew existed.

Please visit the above website to book and for more information.

YORKWALK* Museum Gardens 01904 622303 - www.yorkwalk.co.uk SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10.30AM Essential York – The essential introduction to York. Saturday 2.15pm Roman York – Follow in the footsteps of the Legions. Sunday 2.15pm The Snickelways of York – Explore hidden backwaters, which residents and visitors alike miss. All from Museum Gardens Gates, Museum Street. *

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Elite Kitchens & Bedrooms 7 8 Forward Mobility ADream Clean 101 Premier Garage Doors FURNITUR Kutchenhaus York Cruiser Training centre 62103 Horse Manure 4 Wren Hom PVC UK ENERGY SWITCHING Mike Hare Joinery 103 Bright World 59 Andy Powell Painting 105 GF Computer Services 36 Plunkets 106 Jamie Heard 107 Kitchen Revive 21 Hands on Homecare 77 ELECTRICAL GOODS 24 Carat Cleaning 104 Caroline’s Curtains 45 Instyle Kitchens & Windows 29 CARE & MOBILITY Future Carpet Cleaning 100 Zap Garage Doors 103 RESTORAT HEALTH Sandalwoo Work Top Man 4121 CYC Sustainable Energy JCT Contractors Able Roofing ELECTRICAL GOODS 103 Innovate Garde Heritage Education 59Up APB Decorating Aldwark Computers 3644 Sidings Restaurant 105 York Kitchens 5 MV Mobility 77 Herbert Todd 1048 105 Curtain’s Richard James 48 Dolly Char 104 Smart-Dry of York 101 Hobman Garage Doors 43 Antique Resto South Ban Agincare 69 Bespoke j. ulliott tree ESTATE/LETTING AGENTS/ Adam’s Home G Tec 7 Stein Bier Keller 22 York Bathrooms 5 St Johns House Buywell Interiors 40 102 77 Vickers Hi-Fi 20 Little Green Rascals Neilson 58, 64Interiors C.K.W.Decorators 105 Herbert Todd 106 Martin Clancy 106 45 BLINDS Top Soil 4 Tim Stockdale 101 Speech) SJL Garage Doors 103 Lynda Starkey Cleaning 105 Embrace HOUSES4SALE Internet Insider 37 The Barbakan 106 Glossa (Therapy for 67 Counter Interiors 17

K&S Paving Atkins Building 103 Stagecoach 64 GARAGE D Chapple Painting 104 Eden Kitchens 23 ME Electrical Plumbing 3715 CYCLING Vickers Hi-Fi Trevor Sm Beautifully Shuttered York Cleaning Company 101 GARDENING Footcare Knavesmire IT 36 The Indian Lounge 107 Dream Doors 1551 CARPET & UPHOLSTERY ELECTRICIANS Ewemove 43 Lawns for Lifesty CLOCK REPAIRS

St Johns House 69 Haxby Garag Waterdale Cycle Solutions Elite Kitchens & Bedrooms Mark Harrison Acaster Forge 55 ELECTRICIANS The Marcia Inn 106 The Cybermill 38 5 C&S Electrical 113 Kutchenhaus 8 51 19 CLEANING HHOW F Mobile Clock Repairs 21 WiggintonD 69PROOFING DAMP AA Blinds Howarth Timber The Parvin 106 We R Your IT 5 Judge Electrical 113 Work Top Man 4549 28 CliftonAge Concern Carpet Cleaning 112 Apex Shed & Fencing 106 59 Zap Garage Kuki Hair FASCIAS/SOFFITTS/ C&S Electrical (York) Winns Gro Envirovent COMPUTERS/WEB The Red Lion 107 Hobman Gar York PC Solutions 3850 Forward Mobility 69 Blind Image 49 30 Instyle Kitchens & Windows Judge Electrical Ltd 105 DESIGN 118 CARPET & UPHOLSTERY 118Richard James Kitchens Premier Gara 40 Active Electrical Solutions 106 GF Computer Services 33 CLEANING SJL Garage D BEDROOMS Andy Dodsworth Electrician 106 Aldwark Computers 8 LL Feb 2015 Index.indd 118 19/01/2015 19:49 Future Carpet Cleaning 104 GARDENIN Moonlight Bedrooms 31 Court Electrical Services 105 G Tec 79 Ultra Clean 104 Apex Shed & The York Bed Co. Ltd 47 D Carrington Electrical Svs 106

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The Royal Oak Arborwise

106 55

Michael Castle 106107 The Spurriergate Centre Astek Landscapes 55 The White Swann 106 Power Sonic Ltd 105 Brunswick Shop 57 Victoria Inn S Electrics 106107 Country Gardens 55

Wilsons Of York 109 FASCIAS/SOFFITTS Darren’s Country Garden 57

Winner Winner Guttering Of York 106107 54 Dean’s Garden Centre Mark Leslie Roofline 106 57 Forbes Tree &SERVICES Garden FUNERAL Plasti-Fit JG 1067760 FielderGardens & Sons Hibiscus 106 7654 0545 Polyplas ENERGY SWITCHING Rowley & Sons J Farrow FINANCIAL ADVISORS 05 JW Myers 76577 103 J. Ulliott ns 43114 Sustainable Energy York Funeral Services 21 Kevin Salt 30 05 103 ician 114 Jim’s Mowing 59 ESTATE/AGENTS

Pen-Life Associates Ltd 29 05 61 103 K&S Paving 57 FURNITURE Ewemove 13 0512113 FIREPLACES/MULTI FUEL

103 Lewis Tree Surgery Rooms For All 2457 s 114 05 FASCIAS/SOFFITTS 60 103 STOVES Lushington Garden

Focus Fireplaces 44 05 46113 103 Chris Parkin Upvc FURNITURE Mike Walmsley Landscapes106 56 113 38 05 110 The Gas Showroom RESTORATION Guttering Of York 107 PVC UK 58 SERVICES 05 114 Antique Restoration 2056 103 FUNERAL Rock n Stone York 105114 JGMark Leslie Roofline Fielder 67106 05 & Sons 114 Sandalwood Gates 60 Plasti-Fit 105 Rowley GARAGE & Sons DOORS 67106 05 114 SRB Fencing 60 Haxby Garage Doors 67107 114 Polyplas 05 ec ser 36 JW Myers n 105 114 White Rose Gardening 56 Zap Garage Doors 114 York Funeral Services 26 106 35 RT Maintenance 105113 York Gates Hobman Garage Doors 4456 GARAGE DOORS 72 FUEL 105 FINANCIAL Premier Garage Doors York Paving &ADVISORS Driveways 115 59 NG Haxby Garage Doors 107 78 Financial advisors SJL Garage Doors 115 York Sawmill 59 105 y 11 Zap Garage Doors 107 A-Z Waste Pen-Life Associates Ltd 32 59 105 Hobman Garage Doors 38 76 46 GARDENING Absolute Landscapes 55 FIREPLACES 105 45 GARDENING & Fencing Apex Shed 49 4SALE AJ Lawn Care 57 Arborwise Classic Rooms & Firesplaces 46 Shed & Fencing 5551 69 ns 1054545 Apex Andrew Kent 54 Astek Landscapes 494940 Focus Fireplaces 105 Arborwise Ascot Fencing Brunswick Shop Astek Landscapes 495454 S/ 47 77 The Gas Showroom York Country Gardens Carbon Neutral Solutions 4944 49 55 45 5 Bartlett Tree Experts Deans Garden Centre 5543 Wood and Stoves Waudby Fencing 105114 CountryDavid Gardens 525152 06 Designs 5 JFineacre FarrowLandscaping 54 FOOD & DRINK

105114 Deans Garden Centre 52 53 J.Ulliott Tree & Landscaping 114 Future Landscapes 57 Paving & Decking 495497 Lysander Arms 51 105 1 Fencing, Jims Mowing 114 Innovate Garden 52 Gardens Cared For Care 47101 K&S Paving 53 31 Castlegate 87 105114 LJD Construction Services Tree Surgery HibiscusLewis Gardens 495356 47 191 urant utions 14 Ali G 101 Mick Lambert Landscaping 55 Lushington Garden Buildings 47 50 48 91 Jims Mowing Baba Ganoush Dining 101 Mike Walmsley Landscapes 56 South Bank Garden Services 59 84 55 50 SORS 91 Mike Walmsley el Rock n Stone 5361 Top Soil 4 Sale Black Sheep Brewery 7 82 PVC UK 53 ser 36 otel 85 SRB Fencing 5053 Trevor Smith Landscaping 39 Rock Brunch Cafe n Stone York Ltd 47101 NCE n9 91 White Rose Gardening 54 Waterdale Landscapes 55 111 SR Fabrications 65 Chiquito York Sawmill 5399 Hotel 89 TI Winns Groundworks 56 SRB Fencing 515699 61 Your Local Garden 106 89 Dean Court Hotel Yorkshire Fencing York Paving & Driveways 544959 A - Z Waste 65 120 Harpers Fish and Chips 10643 101 Your Garden Local Garden Services Your Local Service 514960 Acaster Forge 65 ns 4091 t Lady Anne Middletons Hotel 99 Andrew Kent Zimbo Landscaping 534956 30 91 A - Z Waste Ascot Fencing GATES/RAILINGS Mamma Mia Restaurant 475124 2553 91 Acaster Forge Atkinsons Fencing SR Fabrications 10249571 Slice of Heaven 2541889 Adam’s Home Improvements Bartlett Tree Experts 51 GOUNDWORKS/ 49101 1957 91 Andrew Kent The Barbakan Browns Nursery 51 k DEMOLITION 5146 60 87 Ascot Fencing CYC Waste Strategy The Lord Collingwood 101 N 106 Assured Services Groundworks & Digger Hire 475445 Dalby Forest 91 The Raj 106 HANDYPEOPLE 485199 66 Bradshaws Direct Fineacre Landscaping n7 100 Able Handyman Services54101 104 The White Swann Forbes Tree & Garden 50 25606164 Brunswick Shop Can-Be-Asked 104 Foss Feeds 54 Castle’s Garden Care 53 The Woodman 101 91864 Handyman Services 104 Future Landscapes 53 53101 el 109 Darren’s Country Garden 06 Wagamamas 60 67 FAW Engineering Gardens Cared For 53 Home Maintenance 37 104 06 107 FUNERAL SERVICES 104 Grumbleweed ass 213126 Fineacre Landscaping House & Garden Handyman 5253 05 Horse Manure 4 Sale 2769 JG Fielder & Sons Minster Property n 107 Future Landscapes hs 63 51 104 06 Innovate Garden Care 55 My & Handyman (Ian Parkyn)Svs104 Rowley Sons Furneral 69 Graphica Resin Surfaces 6109 06 LJD Construction Services 1754 24 Hotel 109 Rent a Husband 104 Groundworks 50 JW Myers Mick Lambert Landscaping 5069 05 1106 Richard Driscoll 102 Grumbleweed 4955 Orchard Nurseries 0567105 York Funeral Services 30 103 RMB Building Maintenance5055 104 Pextons Hall Groundworks 05 107 s 62103 FURNITURE Wren Home & Garden 4352 105 PVC UK Horse Manure 4 Sale 07 106 103 RESTORATION

HEALTH & BEAUTY Sandalwood Gates 5356 103 Innovate Garden Care 05 s 43 Antique Restoration South Bank Garden Services Bespoke Dentures 27 j. ulliott tree 505373 22 106 06 Top Soil 4 Sale 103 Embrace Beauty Clinic 515376 106 K&S Paving GARAGE DOORS 3715 Trevor Smith Landscaping 53 Footcare Works 68 107 Lawns for Lifestyles 49107 Haxby Garage Doors Waterdale Landscapes 51 55 106 HHOW FIT LTD 72 Wigginton Lodge Xmas Trees 55 Doors 107 59 Zap Garage Kuki Hair And Beauty Spa 71 106106 Winns Groundworks 53 107 Hobman Garage Doors 43

105 106 106 105 106

Premier Garage Doors SJL Garage Doors

107 107

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GARDENING Apex Shed & Fencing

Skin Doctor

78

OVEN CLEANING

Angie Doig-Thorne

73

Ultra Clean

101

Beautycare

73

Changing Faces Dentist

70

Cookerburra Oven Diva

101 100

FACE etc.

77

PEST CONTROL

Jackie Aldis

69

Huntcatchkill

59

RENEWABLE ENERGY Orion Uk Ltd

TELEPHONE SERVICES 53

ROOFING

All Mod Comms

17 49

Elite Roofing

110

TILERS York Ceramic Tiling

N Malarkey Roofing

109

TRAVEL/HOLIDAYS

P James Roofing

109

I Travel York

Roofs Above

109

York Cars

108 24

Amigo Travel Quartz Travel

Ludwicks

72

PET CARE

Nails of Beauty by Janice

69

Abbotsway Boarding Kennels 61

Niche Hair & Beauty

68

Doggie & Moggie

61

T&S Roofing Able Roofing

College of Acupuncture

77

Minster Vets

61

Advanced Roofing

110

VENUE FOR HIRE

Pauline’s Hair & Beauty

69

Pawsitive Pals

61

Andy Dutton

109

Haxby Memorial Hall

Pure Dental Hygiene

71

WILL WRITING

75 69

61 61

111

Simply Beauty White Tips

Pet Stay Sweeney Dog

Fosters and Sons Future Roofs

108

JMD Associates

Haxby Roofline

108

IRONING Creases Away

101

Colin Hardgrave

105

Ian Young Roofing

110

WINDOW CLEANING

Paul Bell Plastering

105

John Pletts Roofing

110

Advanced Window

109

WINDOW/DOOR REPAIRS

PLASTERING

Paul Hunt Plasterer

105

Mark Winters Lead Work

Ernie Jeffrey & Reese

105

Robert Emmett Roofing

109

104

JM Plastering

105

White Rose Roofing

110

Paul Bartnett

104 104

106 105

ROOM HIRE

Carl Winn Joinery

Paul Sellars Plastering WH Plasterers of York

Cass Joinery

104

Dukes Joinery

104

JOINERY Lavelle Joinery

14

Lewis Joinery

Duncan Littlechild

104

Michael McFarland

104

Paul Meillam Joinery

104

SM Maintenance York Door Services

104 104

LOCKS/SECURITY/ ALARMS Afford a Lock

105

Lockfix Security

105

Yorkshire Loft Conversions 49 Access All Locks

105

All DG Repairs

110

Keep Safe

47

Laurel Bank Locksmiths Ryther Alarms

104 26

LOGS/FUEL Dry Logs

57

John Drury & Son Coal

60

Logs 4 Sale

3

Nick Milner

45

Oakmoor Logs

57

PLUMBING/ HEATING 105

Foss Controls

106

HC Engineering

105

Hudsons Plumbing

107

Hurrells Plumbing

107

Joe Dallin

107

Stopcocks UV Plumbing

108

Yorkshire Central Plumbing107 1A Rapid Response 106 All Cisterns Go

107

AT Plumbing & Heating

106

BPH Services

107

David Kaloczi Plumbing

105 3

DJC Plumbing

107

Fensome Plumbing

105

Gas Galore

109

Gas Servicing

107

Glen Plumbing & Electrics

106

Haxby Plumbing and heating 107

Ebor Scaffolding

19

Stephen Reeve UPVC

111

Window Solutions

111

119

WINDOWS/DOORS/ CONSERVATORIES

Barnitts

78

Direct Tile & Stone

30

Hambleton Furniture

17

Sound Organisation

23

Children’s Clothes

62

Kettleys

67 7

Time Out

23

Vickers Hi-Fi

24

Vinyl Eddie

4

SKIPS/WASTE REMOVAL Acomb Waste Disposal

59

Ebor Skip Hire

57

Waste Disposal

107

Dave Woods Motorcycles

41

108

Direct Finish

39

Thompsons Tropical Heating 108

DT Wellard

38

Tim Co. Plumbing

108 106 107

41

Tom Plumb

HP Maintenance

40

North Yorkshire Motors

40

Websters Plumbing York Boilers

Osbaldwick Motors

40

Paint X

40

R Walker Cars

41

Ren-O-Man Garage

41

Wrigglesworth & Son

41

Fulford Auto Services

3

19

Haxby Shotokan Karate Club 29

T Whitelam

22

Square Deals

Hethertons Solicitors

108

39

Roundbrand

51

107

Chips Away

5 110

11

Poppleton Plumbing

107

Inceil Conservatory

104

Harrowells

Plumbing by Taylor

Skelton Plumbing Services

13

Darren Mark Gray UPVC

47

39

Scurr Heating

Crystal Clear Home

Work Top Man

SPORTS/CLUBS/ ACTIVITIES

40

All Weather Garden Rooms 22

14

106

40

110

37

106

Automotive Solutions

9

Access All UPVC Repairs

Harland & Co Solicitors

Nunthorpe Services

Auto Services

York Trade Windows

Mitchell’s Solicitors

Liam Gray Plumbing

107

120

29

7

RJB Plumbing

13

Quickslide Windows

WORKTOPS/KITCHENS Dales of Thirsk

FR Pulleyn

15

Orion Windows

Yorkshire Windows

Birch Park Vehicle Centre 39

Radtek Heating

20

56

SOLICITORS

107

38

10

JG Trade Windows

18

Kris Hanson

U Pull It

27

Eliments

York Millennium Windows

107

1,41,120

D.G.M.S Windows

Mark Two Windows

Kenson Gas & Plumbing

Ivinson Autos

119

111

107

Hometune

9

111

Ken Hamilton Plumber

MOTOR PARTS/ SERVICES

27

PVC Window Doctor

SHOPS/STORES

Paul Dawson

65 33

DR Glazing

SCAFFOLDING

Chris Myers Plumbing

Direct Boiler Co.

Joseph Rowntree School

28 120

Ware & Kay

7

SPEECH THERAPY Glossa

65

York Sport Village

74-75

3

POINTING All Points Grove Property Repairs

100 100

REMOVALS/STORAGE A2B 108

A1 Vans Mr Shifter

108 108

Tel: 01904 411963 / 07748 518636

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