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Hello junebugs!

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Stop! Stop reading this welcome message, stop sipping your coffee, stop frantically searching for the toilet roll… stop whatever it is you’re doing right now! We want you to go outside, stick your head out of the window, or even ask the bus driver to stop and pull over… so you can take a great big Yorkshire lungful of that air.

whole family can enjoy donkey rides, equine shows, brushcraft, tractor rides, and can meet ‘Dangerous Steve’ (yeah, we don’t know, either!). Back in the city, from 9th-21st June, the York Festival of Ideas 2015 brings a whole host of fun and fascinating events and performances, all based around the theme of ‘secrets and discoveries’.

Because June just smells brilliant, doesn’t it? Summer is well and truly here in our fair city, and we’re embracing it with open arms (as well as open toed sandals and open pitchers of fruity cocktails!).

We hope you’re doing the same, and certainly this issue of Your local link will help you get out there and enjoy the month.

As well as those two excellent examples of June-based awesomeness, there’s the usual mountain of fun things to do this month, and our Events Diary at the back of the mag will help you navigate through it all. But between these words and that diary, be sure to check out our features, competitions, local offers, columnist rants (bless ‘em), buying guides, tips, tricks and inspiration. Basically, everything you need to make the most of your month is right here in your hands. Oh, and we have a website with even more to boot! Visit www.yourlocallink.co.uk

There is no better way to experience a summer’s day than spending it in the country. That’s just what you can do on the 7th of June at Askham Bryan College’s Countryside Day, where the

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88-89. Events hotlist. The crème de la crème of this month.

FEATURES We grab a chat with actor George Costigan who will be playing railway legend George Hudson in In Fog and Falling Snow. They have the same first name, which should make the acting easier.

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Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Great Yorkshire Show Competition’ to the address on page six, or via email to competitions@yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 30th June, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck.

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York Cold War Bunker, that hidden away attraction in Acomb that would have been the only thing to survive had the Russkies dropped a few H-Bombs on York, has a cat. The Cat has its own Facebook page. That is all. By the way, for a small time in his life, H-Bomb was Howard’s nickname.

Wired up This month we had a man in our office drilling holes in the walls.

No, he wasn’t an escaped lunatic, but was instead wiring us up with super-fast fibre optic broadband.

Designer Jerry was the first to comment, as the strange thick cable poked through the wall: “Does this mean we can watch telly now?”

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After watching the instructional video, Krystal set to working on her face. At one point she screamed, and declared, “Argh, I think I’ve taken off a scab!”

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Rachel Ragg’s first literary break was a column on knickers in The Times. She has been a freelance writer ever since, writing for everything from national broadsheets and magazines to local school websites. She has two children and lives in York.

When I saw the first one outside the Minster, I thought I must have imagined it. But then I saw the second one dangling in a cappuccino in Mannions. And the third, at the library book-sale. And a fourth, sizing up the sausages in Askham Bar Tesco.

Now I have lost count and even my imagination, vivid as it is, isn’t quite depraved enough to have made them all up.

Yes, York has been taken over by beards. And not the (almost, on a good day and in the right light) acceptable, neatly trimmed George Clooney type of face-fungus, which might just about go unnoticed if you looked the other way. No: these are the real deal. The free-flowing, chest length types which could well win prizes at the World Beard Championships.

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Perhaps York is this year’s host city?

I wonder in horror. A quick Google reassures me on that score (though I now know to avoid the Austrian province of leogang this summer.

Which would obviously have otherwise been my destination of choice).

No: there must be some other explanation for this beard-fest.

Perhaps we are merely hosting a coach-load of travelling Bavarians who are going to move on to bother Edinburgh with their facial hair? But my question was answered when a charming chap wearing his beard as a scarf yelled “stupid b••••• woman” as he tried to run me over while doing 30 mph on his motorised scooter on the pavement outside Pizza Express.

Nope: definitely not a Bavarian.

Perhaps - and I hardly dare write this - beards are in fashion? I consult my oracle

of style, Mail Online.

Bad news: beards are ‘the must-have fashion accessory for men’. Mail Online proves its point by showing some pictures of apparently famous men whom I don’t recognise, all with beards - and with no ‘Warning: contains disturbing images’ disclaimer.

Ah. So Sunday Swimming Guy is a fashion icon.

Every Sunday morning, I drag myself out of bed at some ungodly hour and stagger to Energise to feign enthusiasm for the Swimming Child.

I need coffee and comfort. Instead, I find the most offensive beard I have ever seen in my life. It may try to hide behind the Guardian, but even an open Guardian can’t hide that particular monstrosity.

Fashion accessory isn’t quite the expression that comes to mind.

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flapping free in the breeze. Oughtn’t it to be plaited or something, lest it get tangled up in a bike wheel and prove a health and safety hazard?

Even the Early Music Centre isn’t safe.

In front of me at a piano recital is a man sporting facial foliage a la Viking.

“Do you think he’s going to a dressing-up party?” my ten-year-old whispers not-quite-quietly-enough.

I would like to think he was, but the relatively normal clothes suggested otherwise.

What on Earth has possessed the good men of Yorkshire? Since when have they gone around sporting ‘bacterial sponges’ (thanks again,

Mail Online, for the article about runny noses and facial hair) on their delightfully chiselled chins?

In despair, I retreat to the cricket club.

Surely cricket is the last bastion of clean-shaven Yorkshireness?

Phew: not a billowing beard in sight.

Nothing flapping wild and free.

Hurray, I think, as I sit and listen to the satisfying click of ball on willow. life is not so bad after all.

But I have failed to take into account that it’s the Cricket And Rugby Club.

And lo and behold: the rugby players lumber off.

They are, to a man, sporting a collection of unnecessary facial hair in varying degrees of length and unkemptness.

But worse than that: they are also wearing tight-fitting leggings.

I thought facial hair was bad enough on its own, but it had never occurred to me that anyone might combine it with leggings.

Face fungus is one thing. But coupled with rugby tackle, it’s really more than any woman can take. leogang here I come.

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CANCER

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It may be a bit of a cliché, but June is a time when instinct and intuition will serve you far better than hard plans set in the cement of logic. The first two weeks see you moving ahead at a good rate of knots, but your progress is slowed around the 14th or 15th when you find there is a lack of co-operation from some other key players in your circle.

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There are going to be a couple of annoying set-backs during the first fortnight, but things speed up with a much more positive vibe from the 18th onwards. A mid-month journey should be significant and enjoyable and a major mechanical/electrical purchase looks probable during the last quarter. Problems with a younger male begin to sort themselves out.

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something in the present that they screwed up on in the past. It is not a good idea to try igniting old flames, but it is a time, when if you need to, you could get some pay back!

Finances look okay, with some gentle gains made between the 21st and the 28th and when you come under some pressure to make important decisions during the last few days of the month, it does you no great harm to put them off ‘till a later date.

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Bright money energies throughout the month with something falling nicely into place between the 6th and the 8th – which coincides with some travel opportunity around the same time.

Some official or semi-legal stuff demands attention around the 20th and you’ll find yourself coming to realize that you’ve got to give something up to gain something greater.

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SAGITTARIUS

(23rd Nov - 22nd Dec) Someone will share their good news with you, but while it might be good for them, it might not be for you. This could have something to do with jobs and promotions but I suspect it might be more allied to family matters and the decisions of children. You might have good reason to feel proud, but do not let this turn into any kind of smug complacency.

CAPRICORN

(23rd Dec - 20th Jan) A very positive outlook for finances, especially in connection with promotions and bonuses. New work routines should be serving you well, and you will feel at the centre of all the action. It will be to your advantage to help someone else with their career or business aspirations, for what serves them also serves you, especially in the long term.

AQUARIUS

(21st jan -19th feb) A new and very positive mood filtering into your sign that augurs well for emotional relationships and levels of communication

between partners. You will now find yourself pushing forward towards common aims and targets, and wrapped up in this bundle of camaraderie there seems to be a lot more laughter and quality time for the things that really matter.

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(19th Feb - 19th March) Some delays to plans between the 5th and the 7th force you into examining other ideas and options. Take heart, ‘cos if you can’t get in through the front door, you can always go round the back! Property and other investments will be under review, and perhaps because of those delays, you’ll now start seeing things in sharper focus and clearer detail.

ARIES

(20th march - 19th april) Quite a cheerful and a frequently exciting month with a lot happening on the social scene and some really strong energies where romance and relationships are concerned. Gentlemen, however, need to keep an eye on bank and credit card accounts as there will be a tendency to act on impulse and seriously exceed carefully planned budgets.

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(20th april - 21st may) By now you will know whether something is going to work or not. If the answer is yes, then this is an important period for taking a major step forwards in your life, albeit possibly in a different direction to the one you originally planned. If the answer is no, then this gives you time to reconsider your options, and also your ambitions and priorities.

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Fat bottomed girls My wife and I have been together for 15 years, and we’ve got two kids. Though I’ve tried my best to keep trim, my wife has let herself go a bit, and keeps blaming ‘baby weight’ for the reason why she can no longer fit into her favourite pair of jeans.

The problem is that the kids are now nine and 11 years old, so this excuse is starting to wear a bit thin – unlike my wife! I try to drop subtle hints and make jokes about how

she could do with losing a bit of weight, but they seem to fall on deaf ears. Any advice?

Simon, Clifton.

Don’t worry, Simon. I know a really easy way that she could drop around 14 stone of unwanted weight without even having to lift a finger. Yes, I’m talking about dumping you.

Okay, so ‘baby weight’ might seem to be a bit of a rubbish excuse, but frankly, unless you’ve grown another human person inside of you and carried them around for nine months,

Impossible princess I love my boyfriend very much, but I’m getting fed up of never being spoilt. My friends seem to receive gifts from their other halves really regularly, whereas I only get presents on my birthday – and then I get at least one homemade gift which is worth very little. I don’t want to seem ungrateful, but what do I have to do to get a little glitzy jewellery or the odd pair of designer shoes? My boyfriend has a fairly decent job, so I know he could afford it. Samantha, Strensall.

Now don’t get me wrong, I love Beyoncé and all that she does, but I feel that you may have been misled by Queen Bey to believe that if your boyfriend likes ‘it’, then he should

indeed put a ring on ‘it’. (I’m assuming you understand that you’re the ‘it’ in this scenario.)

Let me break this down for you: How to get expensive gifts • Get a job. If you already have a job, get one that pays more money.

• Buy shoes.

Believe it or not, it’s possible to get designer shoes and jewellery without putting up with the inconvenience of a boyfriend who loves you. Imagine that! However, I’m sure there is a man out there who would be happy to lavish you with gifts, if that’s all that you’re interested in. Chances are he may not be very nice, but who cares because SHOES. Feel free to send me your boyfriend’s number.

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you’ve got no room to judge. After all, your wife has been carrying one particularly big baby around with her for the past 15 years. Maybe if she shifted the Simon-shaped weight, she’d

be happier. At least then she could enjoy that bar of Dairy Milk in peace without you making ‘hilarious’ jokes about her looking like a cow.

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gamble, and often one that doesn’t pay off. I was once literally chased out of the office when I foolishly re-gifted a Secret Santa present from the year before (apparently not everyone has the need for a mug that has the words “DAPHNE’S MUG KEEP OFF” printed on it, alongside a photo of my face.

Go figure). I would suggest to your sister-in-law that she keeps a detailed re-gifting spreadsheet to avoid any future mishaps – colour coding also works for me. Also, make sure that you re-gift perishables quickly – people do NOT like mouldy cake, I’ve found.

As for your children’s rubbish presents, their auntie is actually teaching them a valuable life lesson: if you want something, get it yourself. See my response to Samantha to the left. I suggest that you start re-gifting those rubbish presents from your sisterin-law back to her kids. Think of it as recyclable presents. We’re saving the earth here people!

It’s a running joke in our family that my sister-in-law is a bargain hunter, always cutting out every coupon she can find and looking for deals online.

I have no problem with this – it’s her money, after all – but I find it pretty annoying when it comes to the presents that she gets for our children’s birthdays. We always go out of our way to get something nice for her children, but my girls inevitably receive something rubbish in return.

This year, my eldest was even re-gifted something that we’d bought for her cousin just a month before! How do I tell her that she’s a skinflint without causing offence? Jane, Wigginton.

Ah, the old re-gifting dilemma. It’s a

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Nothing makes you playing Sims*. Nothing makes you feel as good as climbing to the top of of feel as good as climbing to the top the success ladder whilst raising two the success ladder whilst raising two beautiful children children in in the the space space of of aa beautiful week.

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It’s ok, just press week. Low on cash? It’s ok, just press some buttons on your controller and some buttons on your controller and woop, £50K drops into your account, woop, £50K drops into your account, as ifif money money not not only only grows grows on on trees, trees, as but in forests too. but in forests too. beautiful house, house, perfect perfect garden, garden, AA beautiful great job!

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Howard Mosley-Chalk is a father and a husband. But more importantly he is a man. These are his (un)manly words.

The Awesome Daddy Saga The sun might be 93 million miles away, but it sure is making its presence known this month.

Summer is not my natural time, with the outside playing, the hot weather, and the increased amount of daylight (yuck). But the kids, who despite being half comprised of my autumnloving, indoor-inclined genetics, seem to love it. Recently they’ve spent every day playing in the garden, and this year I’m happy to report that our back yard isn’t a crocodile-infested pit of death.

No, because this year I’ve managed to do all my daddy jobs in time for the sunny weather. Check me out!

No longer do my children have to carefully navigate around the garden, avoiding the ‘slug pit’ (the sand pit,

still with last year’s water-logged sand in it), the ‘spider house’ (the play house, into which the entire arachnid population of south-west York moved over winter), and ‘bin bag corner’ (the spot under the car port where bags of rubbish were kept, mostly to be picked at by foxes and cats, when the wheelie bin was full). All these issues have now been tackled, by me; the Greatest Daddy In The Whole Wide World!

Starting orders

Each year it feels like summer requires some kind of preparation, quite unlike the other seasons. For us, this usually starts in March, and consists of my wife standing by the patio doors and gazing sadly out to the winter ruin that is the garden.

We have now HURRY started running our

“What a state,” she says, fingers lightly sliding down the glass, remotely tracing the distant images of the three-feet high lawn, the skeletal plants, and the “dead thing” (still don’t know what it was). “We need to sort this out in time for summer”. That is my cue.

When it comes to garden things, and also attic things, the use of “we” is actually code for “you”, or more accurately, “you stinking, lazy, rotten excuse for a husband”.

Naturally, once this command is given, I immediately leap into action, to rid the garden of its neglected appearance, and do battle with the ravishes of Jack Frost.

By August I’m usually almost started.

Jobs done

But not this year, no. I threw myself into the fray in early April, hurling the sand pit aside, removing the slugs with a spade (sorry neighbours), and shifting all the old sand behind the green house (to create what we now refer to as ‘Don’t Touch Mountain’). I then ousted the spiders from the play house (again, soz neighbourinos), and took all the bin bags to the dump.

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Autumn really doesn’t need this kind of effort; buying a few pumpkins is a lot easier than shovelling several tonnes of soggy sand, and as all the animals go south for the winter (that’s right, isn’t it) there’s never any need to deal with errant beasties - unless you count Trickor-Treaters! I’M HIlARIOUS!

hear the gentle sound of play and happiness floating in through the open window. The air is filled with a chorus of laughter, splashes of a paddling pool, and the pat-pat-pat of sand being moulded into castles. It’s coming from the neighbour’s garden however, as my kids are downstairs watching Netflix in the living room.

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dozens of frogs. I watched them all grumpily hop off into the neighbour’s garden. Ha), the “dead thing” was buried with full military honours in the compost bin, and the patio was power-hosed. “Come, my children,” I proudly declared, chest puffed. “This land is ours once more!”

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King of The Railways Although the theatre might be closed for vital refurbishment, York Theatre Royal have still managed to pull together a huge community cast for one of the summer’s most anticipated shows, In Fog and Falling Snow. Being aptly performed within the National Railway Museum, 26th June-11th July, we pinned down the man himself, actor George Costigan, to chat about his leading role.

“Sorry I don’t have much time, I have to dash off home. And home is in France, so it’s a bit of a journey!” As we settled down for a chat in the cafe of the National Railway Museum, George Costigan (who might be recognised from his work in film Rita, Sue and Bob Too, BBC’s Happy Valley, and Emmerdale) revealed that he doesn’t know all that much. “You probably know more about In Fog and Falling Snow than I do, as I’ve literally just been cast. I know I’m playing George Hudson, however.”

We ask how George Hudson, the one-time Railway King of York, who in later life fell from public favour, will be portrayed in the show. “I asked one of the directors what the show was about, and she said, “It’s

about George Hudson, who was known as the Railway King, yet about whom there is next to no mention in this museum. This play is about why.” That fascinated me, as Hudson empowered other engineers of that time to build things that truly helped the whole world... but he was also a bit of a naughty chap.”

“ I’ve arrived here totally on trust. ”

All about the people So what attracted him to do this play: an interest in the railways, the character, a chance to perform at the NRM? “No,” he says, “none of those. For me it was the people involved, especially the three

directors (Damian Cruden, Juliet Forster, and Katie Posner). I’ve worked with all three before, on other great shows. I’ve come to associate York with great work as a result. I honestly didn’t really know much about the production before saying yes, and the poster baffled me to be honest. I’ve arrived here totally on trust.”

Has he ever been involved with a community show on this scale before? “Goodness, no. I once did a show with Chicken Shed Theatre Company, and had about 80 other people on stage with me, but

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I grew up in Manchester, very near to the railway actually, so the sight of those signals over there takes me back. I used to put pennies on the line so the trains would flatten them.”

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you work for the museum? Sounds like you’re promoting it. But I’m looking forward to spending lots of time here for the show, although I won’t actually start rehearsal until the beginning of June. Because they have to pay me! Although I believe the community part of the production have their rehearsals well underway. It all seems very

exciting. As soon as I get my final script, that’s all I’ll be thinking about.”

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George Hudson, born just outside of York in 1800, was a leading businessman who dreamt of a rail link between his city and london. He started off working in a draper’s in College Street but soon rose in to prominence, both in the business and political world. In his thirties George led a committee to ensure that York was included on the growing rail network between london and Edinburgh. However in later life he fell from public favour after it was discovered that he, and therefore the railway companies he had created, owed massive amounts of debt, as well as George himself being accused of financial irregularities. After fleeing to France for some time, and being briefly imprisoned, George Hudson died in london in 1871.

As per his requests, his body was returned to York to be buried at the small churchyard in Scrayingham.

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For six In Cricket, Yorkshire have started their defence of the County Championship with some good results; which are even more impressive when you consider that half their team have been carrying drinks for the England National Team in the West Indies. PCA Player of the Year and key man Adam lyth must wonder what he has to do to get in the team. Not only based on his excellent run scoring exploits from last season but also the fact that no one was exactly in fine fettle ahead of him. After a pretty dismal showing in the Caribbean, we stumbled to a drawn series against a poor West Indies team. My Dad disagrees saying they are the 8th best team in the world, but I thought there were only about six teams

that actually played! However good you decide the recent tour went, things will be certainly much tougher when the Aussies come to town this summer. A 5-0 whitewash is the big fear but I am a glass half-full type of guy, because let’s face it, our weather conditions should at least wash out a couple of those games.

So the football season is practically over barring the Champions league Final on the 6th June in Berlin. I could watch Barcelona, and in particular lionel Messi, all day every day such is his brilliance; the only man who could nutmeg a mermaid. Not that they are a one-man team, far from it and I am sure luis Suarez will want a ‘taste’ of Champions league glory.

One month on from the Mayweather/ Pacquiao “Fight of the Century” and I am still in amazement….how did I pay money for that?

To be fair it’s not too bad when you consider it was split five ways, although two people had the right idea by sleeping through the whole event! I still don’t know if you could call it a fight. I mean when I was at school there were a few scraps in the playground but I don’t remember any kid running away from toe-totoe action and people saying “wow, he really is the king of the playground”, or in this case “the best fighter of all-time”.

Not to harp on about it too much but I think there would have been more edge of the seat action had David Cameron and Ed Miliband put some gloves on and gone at it. Having said all that, Miliband struggled to handle a bacon sandwich, let alone an election, so perhaps a boxing match would have been a bridge too far. At least Sky Sports covered the bout in typical style; with an advert in between every round and Carl Froch’s wisest words summing up the event in the build-up as being “just like Nottingham Arena” – clearly those punches from George Groves did have some effect after all.

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Local SPORTS STORY That feeling when Geoff Hurst’s hat trick helped secure victory for England in the 1966 World Cup, the pride when Roger Bannister broke the fourminute mile, or Geoffrey Boycott’s hundredth hundred at Headingley… we all have our own favourite sporting moments (mine is the 3-0 demolition of Manchester United at Old Trafford).

Unlocking sporting memories has become a powerful tool to help tackle loneliness, depression and dementia among older people across the UK. Founded by former psychiatric nurse Tony Jameson-Allen and business partner Chris Wilkins, Topcliffe based Sporting Memories Network uses reminiscence activities to bring together like minded people to discuss their love of sport.

The Minstermen picked their final league fixture of the season against Newport County to host Tony and his team of ‘memory makers’. Whilst the result was best forgotten from a

City fans viewpoint, before the game they were asked about their most memorable moments (both good and bad!) and these will be used as part of the charity’s award winning reminiscence therapies. Whether it be football, boxing, or athletics, by using stories, old photographs, newspaper articles and memorabilia, discussion is helping once-isolated people forge new friendships. “lonely older men are particularly hard to reach, but we’ve been astounded by how successful this has been in social situations,” Mr Jameson-Allen said.

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If you want to build a better future, you better get building. That is what Transcore have been successfully doing for a long time, and they are happy to announce that this year is their 25th anniversary. Based in Malton, the construction firm have worked with big names like the MOD, Yorkshire Water, and City of York Council, striving to make

improvements for everyone. But while they can tackle the big jobs head on, they are also expert in smaller private matters, and can create newbuild homes, as well as extending existing properties, for anyone. Well done to the whole team for making it this far, and here’s to the next quarter century! Visit www.transcoreltd.com or call 01653 695303.

York is set to see yet another business boost, as Manchester-based planning consultancy Hourigan Connolly open’s a new branch in the city centre. Founded in 2009 by directors Marc Hourigan and Daniel Connolly, the planning firm will now move into Blake House on Blake Street. laura Richardson, an RICS planning and

development surveyor, has been chosen to take the reins in York, and will support clients all around our region. laura has previously worked at CB Richard Ellis and Knight Frank in Manchester and leeds, as well as the Homes and Communities Agency in Yorkshire and the Humber. Visit www.houriganconnolly.com

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BUSINESS DIARY The University of York’s Science Park recently welcomed three new businesses to its Springboard initiative. Taking up office space on the Heslington East campus, where new start-up companies are given the opportunity to grow and develop, are Atom Stream, Superformation, and Tivoli IT. All three businesses will receive world-class help and support from the Science Park, drawing upon the resources of the University. Tracey Smith, managing director of York Science Park, said: “We have had a very strong start to 2015.

There is a real sense of optimism and opportunity around at the moment and it’s great to see these three entrepreneurial businesses start life at York Science Park.” n Visit www.yorksciencepark.co.uk

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YORK EDITORS Networking for freelance editors and proofreaders.

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york CyCle rAlly (@YorkRally). The historic York Cycle Rally returns to the Knavesmire from 20th-21st June.

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We might be the biggest and best county in England, but it seems that Yorkshire’s businesses are out-performing the competition as well. In the recent Queen’s Awards for Export and Sustainability, a total of 11 businesses that call God’s Own County their home were honoured, with one of those successful companies being based right here in York. MooD International Software, which was founded in the city in 1997, was praised for growing their profits by 114% in the past three years. MooD provides business management solutions, including project portfolios and outsourced contracts, to the likes of the Ministry of Defence, E-On, DWP, BP and Shell. Well done all.

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SEEING IS BELIEVING It was with some excitement that the Todd’s crew made the annual pilgrimage over the Pennines to the Manchester Hilton last night. The reason; to get our hands on Samsung’s brand new range of shiny new 4K televisions and wireless audio sound systems. We were not disappointed!

You might be forgiven for thinking that we are a bunch of industry nerds and would get giddy about whatever new gimmick a manufacturer came up with. But as a team we enjoy challenging manufacturers to actually show us something tangibly better, something measurable that will enhance the pleasure our customers feel when they use the product. In a nutshell we were all stunned with the step change Samsung have achieved with the clarity of their latest Ultra High Definition (UHD) TV’s.

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Were you there, cheering on the peloton as it dashed through the streets of York? If you were, and the weekend of May’s inaugural Tour de Yorkshire was a very special time, you’ll want to keep onto those memories for a long time (at least until next year)! local artist Bryn Jones has the answer to remember the pumping of pedals and the roar of rubber in a set of specially created prints. Bryn is an exceptionally talented and award winning illustrator who lives in York. last year he started to create poster prints celebrating the diverse landscape and spirited community across the county, for which the Tour de Yorkshire was a great inspiration. His work can be viewed and bought in the city from Brick lane Gallery, Porta Dextra, Blossom Street Gallery and The Gift Gallery, Shambles, as well as on Bryn’s Etsy page, www.etsy.com/shop/bryndoodles, or by calling 07966 799880.But the great news is that we have two sets of Bryn’s latest creations to give away: two glorious A3-size prints of the images you can see here, both capturing the spirit and raw emotion of the bike race. For a chance to win, simply answer this question: in which month of the year was the Tour de yorkshire held?

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Garden – Keep your hedges trimmed and edge your flower beds. Make sure your lawn is regularly mowed and don’t forget to pick all the toys and animal paraphernalia scattered around the yard.

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Driveways & Pavements – Invest in a power wash and give them a good clean. Remove anything that does not need to be there like toys, bicycles, animal bowls etc.

Exterior of the house – Could the outside benefit from a lick of paint. Check your guttering and rooftop for any repairs that might be needed.

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This summer will be a little different for me and my family. No, we are not embarking on a round the world trip or a Mediterranean cruise. This year – instead of a holiday - we are moving house. Exchanging a teensy terrace for something more suitably tribe-sized also means an upgrade of our outdoor space. The days of a concrete yard and a few wimpy pots are behind us; thank the lord. Soon, we are due to inherit what feels like a small football pitch. Well, anything would feel gigantic compared to the tiny concrete corridor we had before, and I cannot wait to get some soil under my nails.

For anyone already blessed with a garden, you will appreciate how much living

space is added during these precious summer months. Suddenly, all of our social and leisure activities go from being cooped up indoors to having the roof taken off and transported al fresco. Eating, reading, snoozing, partying, playing, even working – there are no limits to what “function” a garden performs throughout this season.

So here’s my thinking: if we’re taking all our activities outside, why not take some of the finishing touches outdoors too? Herbaceous borders and box hedges needn’t be the only decorative features in your garden this summer.

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After starting in Stamford Bridge, estate agents Redmove are happy to announce their move to bigger and better (and nearer) premises at Monks Cross. But the move isn’t just to satisfy the growing demands of their increasing client list, as Redmove also have plans to grow in

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looking to put all this glorious sunshine to some good? If you long to grow your own fruit and veg, you’ll definitely need a greenhouse.

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Here we have the classic greenhouse. Most of this kind will measure around six feet by eight feet, have metal frames, and use real glass panels. Modern greenhouses will feature a heat-sensitive lever on the top window to open it slightly when things start to heat up.  Expect to pay £400-£800

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For something a little more fancy (or if you really love your tomatoes), why not opt for one that is more established. This Alton Victorian Greenhouse features a brick base, a strong cedar frame, shatter resistant glass, and roof and window vents. Seriously, if it wasn’t for the lack of privacy, we’d live there.  Around £7500

LOST YOUR BOTTLE? A greenhouse is an enclosed space with transparent sides that allows sunlight in and heat to be trapped... doesn’t say anywhere what the transparent material has to be. like this intrepid gardener, you too could use empty plastic bottles to build a growing oasis, carefully attaching them together to create flexible walls.

Better than sticking them in a landfill, eh?

BIG HOPES, LITTLE SPACE Short on space? A mini greenhouse like this is perfect for growing smaller items in back yards, on balconies and roof terraces. Most will have a wooden frame and use extremely light acrylic panels to trap in all that summer sun. Great for kids as well, as they can easily access their sprouting marvels.  Expect to pay £100-£200

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The Victorians loved to garden, and tended to build their glass houses up against south facing walls with large slanted windows. You could easily put one together yourself, and probably at far less of a cost than the Alton Greenhouse. If you fancy one, talk to the builders and construction companies listed in these pages.

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Why not go completely off-book and build your own geo dome greenhouse.

Despite the complicated look, geo domes are surprisingly easy to put together and use light-weight acrylic instead of glass. They also allow you to create a circular growing space and can be lit from within to produce a truly stunning garden feature.

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GIVE IT A TRI-ASSIC If your garden is your own tranquil haven, away from the stresses of modern life, and harkening back to a simpler time in the past, check this garden out.

Staff and volunteers at Edinburgh Zoo have spent the last few months creating a unique garden filled with plants related to those that lived during the time of the dinosaurs. As part of the zoo’s

latest exhibition featuring giant animatronic dinosaurs (because real ones were too expensive, we assume), the garden includes flora similar to that which lived during the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. So it is a park, set in the Jurassic era. A ‘Jurassic Park’, then? Good title.

We don’t mean to sound rude, dear greenfingered friend, but your age could win you a prize. That is because the National Allotment Society are currently searching for the oldest and youngest allotment owners, as part of their new contest, recently launched at the Edible Garden Show in london. Categories in the contest include youngest plot-holder, oldest plot-holder, longest family rental of a plot, youngest grower on parents’ plot, oldest site, and also for the local authority that has created the most new plots in the last five years. So if you’re no taller than your rake, or if you used to dig for victory, enter by visiting www.nsalg.org.uk

@GARDENING_IZ_GR8 If you thought gardening was a pastime for older people, you’re as wrong as brick soup. According to a recent survey carried out by the Royal Horticultural Society, 90% of young people aged from 16-24 have access to a garden, allotment or balcony, and thanks to social media outlets like Twitter, many are using them to grow things. Growing your own veg is seeing a massive resurgence at the moment, aided by younger people tweeting photos of what they’ve managed to cultivate.

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last month we wrote about at St Nick’s Environment Centre’s special planting event to help York’s precious water vole population. Once a common sight by the waterways of England, water voles have seen a shocking decline in their

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VOLE-UNTEER YOUR TIME numbers over the past century, partly due to a loss of their natural habitat, and because of the introduction of non-native mink to the countryside.

Now the People’s Trust for Endangered Species are asking concerned nature lovers to help with the National Water Vole Monitoring Programme, in which people survey a single site and monitor the voles. If you would like to help with this worthwhile project, visit www.ptes.org/watervoles

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The ancient Egyptians ate carrots, with carrot-like hieroglyphs having been found in temples.

It has taken centuries to create the modern carrot, with cultivators improving the taste and sweetness since the 10th century.

Pedanius Dioscorides, a Roman doctor who lived from 40-90AD, wrote about the seeds of the carrot, saying that “it is good for ye painful discharge of urine”. Who knew?

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Summer Bedding Plants With summer just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about your summer displays in the garden. our enthusiastic plant experts at Dean’s Garden Centre shares some of their inspirational thoughts and hints on what to do this summer in the garden with bedding plants. With so many different plants to choose from this can be a quite a challenging task for any gardener, trying to get the right mix of colour, as well as trying to fit in that new and exciting plant that you’ve never grown before. Then there’s the usual difficult decision: formal or informal planting? Whichever one you choose you cannot beat the versatility of the bedding plant with almost every colour and flower shape available. The question is not which one to use but how many varieties to use and in which combination to use them.

Formal thinking Whether you decide on a formal display, with their blocks of colour and their uniformed straight lines, or the informal jungle, high in colour and a total mismatch of plants, it’s up to you. Just remember when using bedding you don’t need a huge amount of room. You can create a fantastic display in an area of just 0.9 metres by 1.2 metres (3ft by 4ft).

Use some old favourites like non-stop begonias and geraniums, but remember the key to a good display is height. In the formal setting why not have a nice obelisk in the centre with some sweet peas tangling their way up to the top or the brilliant climbing Fuchsia ‘lady Boothby’. Height in the informal style is down to feature plants like red canna lillies under planted with lemon yellow bidens, or the odd

sunflower towering over the back of the border.

For that informal jungle, nasturtiums are ideal.

Their bright peppery tasting edible blooms are also perfect for dressing up that summer salad.

Fragrance is also not hard to come by in the

bedding range, so why not plant a tub of ten week stocks or nicotiana and place on the patio to give a nice sweet smell whilst enjoying the evening sun.

No garden would be complete without a hanging basket or two with trailing surfinias and millionbells mingling with lobelia, creating a waterfall of colour.

Smiles all round For a bit of fun, why not create your own bit of art in your back garden by recreating a picture of a sunset using different shades of lobelia for the sea and orange or yellow marigolds for the sun.

Why not get the kids involved as well by creating a simple smiley face using a circle of yellow marigolds for the face and dark leafed begonias for the eyes, nose and mouth. Once again, anything is possible with bedding plants.

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It’s always great to hear about a local York company making it to their ten year anniversary - especially when it’s a business that has advertised with us since day one! That is why we’re laying on the congratulations to Waterdale landscapes, a family-

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Thinking outside (the box) run business that creates stunning driveways, gardens, decking, and patios. With an emphasis on the design, Waterdale landscapes can transform even the smallest of outdoor spaces into something interesting, innovative, and a pleasure to be in. Covering all of York and the surrounding areas, Waterdale are also a Marshall registered installer, meaning they are recognised for their outstanding quality of work.

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Join the friends

The Friends of Hob Moor, the protectors and guardians of the gorgeous nature reserve between Tadcaster Road and Acomb, would love you to join them this summer.

To keep the moor as beautiful and as filled with wildlife as it is, they need your help. This month you can get involved with some good old fashioned balsam bashing, to help

clear the invasive Himalayan balsam from Hob Moor. If you would like to help with that, call 07833 436832.

There will also be opportunities to do a spot of wild flower plug planting, to help encourage some bright blooms to pop up. To get involved, find out more, and to report any fascinating and rare wildlife you might spot on the moor, visit www.fohm.org.uk

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Q. What is the best plant feed for my veg plants if i want to grow them organically?

A. “Feed the soil not the plant” is a slogan often used as organic growing is more about the overall fertility of soil rather than quick fix fertilisers.

Increasing the organic matter content of the soil with well rotted farm yard manure, garden compost or green manure will improve the soil structure and provide the nutrients your plants require. Organic growers prefer to grow plants directly into the ground (rather than containers) so rarely need to apply feed directly to the plants.

Organic fertilisers are derived from animal, vegetable or mineral matter so take longer to break down in the soil than synthetic fertilisers; therefore nutrients are released much slower and over a longer period. If adequate nutrition or organic matter levels have not been achieved you could add some fish, blood & bone, or seaweed meal prior to planting your crops. Chicken manure pellets are ideal for adding a boost to nitrogen hungry crops later in the season.

Growing plants in containers is a little more tricky as their confined roots cannot be expected to do as well as they would in open ground. You will need to apply some fertiliser with the water so it needs to be soluble. Natural extracts of liquid comfrey or seaweed applied in a diluted form can be applied weekly to fruiting plants.

Q. Which fruit and vegetables can i grow for winter use and how should i store them?

A. Parsnips can be difficult to

germinate but once they have they are easy to grow and need little maintenance. They are ready to lift when the foliage dies down in autumn, but can be left in the ground until you are ready to use them. leeks are another crop that will stand well in the ground so you don’t have to cope with a glut. By planting early, mid and late season varieties you could be eating leeks throughout the winter and into the following spring. Brassicas are extremely hardy and there are cabbage varieties suitable for all seasons.

I prefer to grow Brussels sprouts, kale or purple sprouting broccoli as they give a good return for the amount of space they take up and you can pick off the required amount as required.

Squash and pumpkins store well for winter use. Harvest in autumn before the first frosts, leaving a few inches of stalk intact. leave outside for the skin to harden off and then store in a dry cool but frost free place. late season apples are also a good choice, but just make sure you choose those in good condition with the stalk intact. Remember to check regularly and remove those fruits showing signs of rot.

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Q. Can you help please, as i always struggle to find nice plants to make a colourful hanging basket, and how to arrange them in order of how long they trail?

A. If you can, hang the empty basket up from a hook at about chest height. If not, then a nice flat surface like a table should do. You should get four layers into a regular 14-18” basket, so start by flattening some sphagnum moss and placing this at the bottom of the basket. Place the bottom most plants evenly, such as helichrysum silver, nepeta, million bells, and trailing verbena, amongst others, that will give you lots of lovely colour.

Next, place sphagnum moss, around two inches in

depth, around the sides of the basket, then fill with a good quality basket compost so you have a good flat surface to place your next layer of plants. This layer should consist of diascias, scaevola, nemesia, bidens, bedding begonias, marigolds, bedding verbena, and phlox.

For the next layer, add moss and compost as before, before planting the likes of brachyscome, felicia, helichrysum gold, more bedding begonias, minulus, French marigolds, and bedding verbenas.

You should have about eight plants on each layer now, so add more moss and compost to the top of the basket for the final step.

Start by putting upright fuchsia in the middle of the top, then work outwards in triangles. First add bedding geraniums, then next maybe some dianthus, African marigolds and salvia. This will bring you to the edge of the basket, where you should have some space to put a few fuchsia, trailing geraniums, white bacopa, and lysimachia “Goldilocks”. Fill all the spaces left with petunias, bergonias, and ageratum.

All the plants suggested here come in lots of different colours, so have fun decided what you’d like to see blooming. I have two new members of staff to train today in how to do all this, so that should be fun. Enjoy your garden!

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I would advise you to speak to your vet about this. Dew claws are only advised to be removed if they are very loose or if the dog has had a particular problem and has damaged them repeatedly.

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Dogs that have a bone attached to the dew claws can be more difficult to remove. We have to cut through this bone to remove the claw. Dew claws are effectively the same as our thumbs and dogs do use the claw to hold onto toys and treats, so generally it is only recommended to remove them if it is thought they will genuinely cause a problem. n NeeD HelP? Write to us at the address on page 6, or email info@ yourlocallink.co.uk. Mark your question ‘Pet talk’

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Plants reduce the amount of green algae in your pond, create a habitat for insects and amphibians and make ponds look more natural. In the long term they are essential for a balanced ecosystem in your pond.

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Marginals go on a shelf around the pond, check the plant’s label as they all have an ideal depth range, you can always raise them up on a brick or an upturned plant basket. Most plants can be split at the end of the year so you’ll have two or more for next year. lilies have a depth range too but you should always lower them gradually. Start with the leaves on the top of the water and as they spread out lower the basket in stages over a month or two. This will give you much stronger growth. To encourage flowering you should feed your lilies with a slow release fertilizer tablet placed at the roots. Use an aquatic one, not a garden one, otherwise you will promote algae growth.

Oxygenators like goldfish weed (Elodea crispa) are a great way to reduce algae and add oxygen. You might find they grow very quickly and it is a good idea to pull some out once they cover a third of the pond. Always compost what you pull out, never throw it into a river or lake. Try Cotton Bud Grass (Scirpus cernuus) For advice call: or Mare’s Tail (Hippuris vulgaris) if you want a change Bradshaws from the boring old goldfish weed. on 698801

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Page 2-3 Welcome message from St Leonard’s Chief Executive.

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Page 4-5 Hear about the hospice’s longest-running volunteers.

Ways for kids to get involved, and special merchandise.

Page 6-7 Forthcoming events.

Details of all the St Leonard’s Hospice charity shops.

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Dear Friends, A very warm welcome to our Anniversary supplement celebrating 30 years of caring for local people, and thank you for sparing a few minutes to catch up on our news and events.

St Leonard’s Hospice has changed and grown in so many different ways over the 30 years, but what hasn’t changed is the generosity and magnificent support we have and continue to receive from YOU, our local community and supporters.

Whether you donate to or buy from one of our 11 shops, take part in the weekly prize draw, give a donation, take part in a fundraising event, become a volunteer, or leave us a legacy, your support is vital to us to ensure we can continue to care for local

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One of Yorkʼs most vital and best-loved charities, we take a look in and around the hospice as they celebrate 30 years of caring for local people. people both in the Hospice or in patients’ own homes with our ever expanding Hospice@Home service.

So in our 30th year, to all our friends and supporters, individuals and families, schools and companies, clubs and societies and many, many others… please accept our sincere thanks on behalf of our patients and their families for your past, present and hopefully future support.

Without you and your generosity there would be no St Leonard’s Hospice, caring for local people.

One of the highlights of our 30th Anniversary will be a special Service of Thanksgiving in York Minster at 4.00pm on Sunday 7th June 2015. Please feel free to come along and celebrate with us, you will be most welcome.

I look forward to meeting you at a fundraising event or at the Minster on the 7th June. Thank you.

Martyn Callaghan

A history of helping

St Leonard’s Hospice is an independent charity, providing specialist palliative care and support for local people with life threatening illnesses. The idea for a hospice in York was first suggested in 1978, but it wasn’t until, after several years of organisation and fundraising, building work was completed in 1985. The first patient was admitted and St Leonard’s Hospice was officially opened on 1st June by the Duchess of Kent. The aim of the hospice has always been to maintain a relaxed and friendly environment, where every patient is recognised and treated as an individual, and is able to enjoy the best possible quality of life. Despite not being a religious establishment, the name St Leonard’s was chosen for the hospice, as a way to pay homage to the great medieval hospital of St Leonard’s which helped care for the sick and poor of York between the 12th to 16th centuries.

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To celebrate 30 years of caring for local people, the hard-working staff of St Leonard’s Hospice have launched a very special appeal. Called ‘St Leonard’s Care Everywhere’, the appeal encourages donors to help raise £30,000 in the Hospice’s 30th year, to pay for three Hospice@ Home support vehicles.

St Leonard’s Hospice@Home team provide specialist hands-on nursing

care and support to patients and their families who want to remain at home in the last few weeks of their life. Working alongside community staff such as GPs, District Nurses, Palliative Care Nurses and other voluntary and statutory agencies, the team are all experienced registered nurses who have palliative care skills.

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Help at hand Lucy Triffitt’s mother was cared for by the Hospice@Home team last year, and she said that, “They touched my life… actually touch doesn’t really cover it. They bear hugged mine and my sister’s lives. When you’re emotionally and mentally drained and lost in a very dark time, the help they sent was the biggest relief. The Hospice@Home team were our knights in shining armour. It meant weAstek could Garden do things like have a design & build shower, get some sleep, and try to eat something as we knew mum was in good hands. We will be eternally grateful for the help from both the Hospice and the Community Palliative Care Nurses as they let us facilitate mum’s peaceful and dignified death.”

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You can easily help the hospice provide their ‘St Leonard’s Care Everywhere’ by supporting the appeal in one of the following ways: • Collect £30 of loose change to put in a Birthday Gift Box • Donate £3 by visiting www.stleonardshospice.org.uk/everywhere • Text CARD30 £3 to 70070

Please contact the Fundraising Team to request a Birthday Gift Box. Call 777777 or email fundraising@stleonardshospice.org.uk

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The couple attended the first ever meeting, to discuss the idea of a hospice, way back in 1978. Since that day they have selflessly offered their help to St Leonard’s in a number of different ways. For example,

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If the hospice has played an important part in your life, or if you just love to support the fantastic work they do, be sure to show everyone. To mark their 30th anniversary, St Leonard’s Hospice has created some specially branded merchandise which is now available to buy.

Their popular magnetic notepad, perfect for sticking to the fridge door for jotting down shopping and to-do lists, has been given a special 30th anniversary make-over. £3.

You’ll need a pen to write on your new notepad, and this stylish ink

We’re not saying that everyone has to put in their own 37 years to count; even just a couple of hours could make a huge difference.

If you would like to volunteer at the hospice, and get involved with the vital work they do for York’s community, visit

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pen is ideal, marked as it is with the hospice’s celebration branding. £2.

And for fans of lapel adornment, this limited edition pin badge is a beautiful and commemorative way to celebrate this milestone anniversary for the hospice. £1.All three of these special products have been made on a limited run, so to be sure to get yours, be quick!

They are available from all of the St Leonard’s Hospice charity shops (see next page), from the hospice reception on Tadcaster Road, and from www.stleonardshospice.org.uk

JOIN THE TEAM The hospice staff are searching for new volunteers to join their vital Bereavement Team, helping those who have recently lost someone important. Training will take place between October 2015 and March 2016, so if you are interested, or know of anyone who is a good listener, calm and approachable, call Karen Stonehouse or Viv Blacker on 708553 before the end of June.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING? 20th June MIDNIGHT WALK. Cheer on the brave walkers as they trek around the night-time route. Entries are still open and the hospice is calling out for volunteers to help the night run smoothly, and to marshal the route.

Call 777777.

Throughout June & July RAINBOW OF RIBBONS. You are invited to dedicate a ribbon to those special people who have added colour to your life. Once again this year, they will be creating a ‘Rainbow of Ribbons’ at the Hospice, displaying hundreds of ribbons in a myriad of colours.

27th June APOLLO FESTIVAL. The hospice are delighted to have been chosen as a partner charity at this year’s festival. The event, held at Shipton Road Rugby Club, Clifton, features lots of great bands as well all the fun things St Leonard’s have planned for you to get involved with on the day.

Tickets and further information are available at www.apollofestival.co.uk

7th June 30TH ANNIVERSARY SERVICE. St Leonard’s Hospice will mark 30 years of caring for local people at an Anniversary Service in York Minster.

Everyone is welcome to the service, and no tickets are required.

Helping St Leonard’s Hospice is as easy as popping down to one of their fun events.

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18th July 30TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY AT THE PALACE. Set in the grounds of Bishopthorpe Palace, with the gates opening at 3pm, the Shepherd Concert Band will start the proceedings. Then some truly fabulous entertainment will follow throughout the day, culminating in a Promsstyle finale with The Shepherd Group Senior Band, and a magnificent firework display. To book tickets, call 777777.

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Anniversary, why not be a fun, fit, fund raiser?

Any sponsorship you raise will go toward continuing the hospice’s care. They will give you a running vest, fundraising support, and provide you with refreshments on the day. Call 777777.

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One forthcoming event that St Leonard’s Hospice are hosting will definitely ‘clean you out’!

Yorkshire’s first ever Bubble Rush, a five kilometre fun run filled with lots of soapy, foamy, frothy bubbles will break out on The Knavesmire on 20th September. Runners can expect a fantastic day out, as they not only help raise funds for the hospice, but also get drenched in frothy goodness!

Imagine a colour run-type course, but filled with bubbles instead. To enter yourself for the run, or to express an interest in helping out on the day, call 777777.

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS 30th August IT’S A KNOCKOUT! How do you fancy a day filled with laughter, lots of water, foam, and hilarious challenges? This fun packed day at the Knavesmire is not only a chance to have a good laugh with a group of friends, but it is also a terrific team building exercise if you are a corporate supporter. Of course this will raise vital funds for the Hospice.

To find out more about any of these events, or to find ones for the future, visit www.stleonardshospice.org.uk

Raising funds for St Leonard’s Hospice can be as easy as buying a new book or a pair of trousers.

The hospice’s charity shops are dotted around the area and are a fantastic place to source bargains, both for yourself and for your home. Near one? Pop in, say hello, and treat yourself - you deserve it.

ACOMB: The largest charity shop in Acomb, they change stock daily. There is also a shop just for furniture.

BROADWAY: Always filled with fabulous donations.

HAXBY: The shop has a vibrant, busy atmosphere, with professional merchandising and a huge variety of reasonably priced goods.

SCARCROFT ROAD: Now with a vintage and retro department.

TANG HALL: Pop down to see the everchanging stock.

POCKLINGTON: A wide selection of high quality goods for just 99p. Yes, 99p!

SHERBURN: The shop is modern, friendly and stocked with new items daily.

SELBY: The Ousegate Selby shop offers a wide variety of pre-loved furniture, displayed in a large showroom. There is also another shop within the market town.

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born! several stars are Whether it’s to make new friends, find a new hobby and activity, or to kick start a career in performance, there is no better place to pop on down to than the Pauline Quirke Academy. Still less than two years old, the dramatic arts school, based within Huntington School, has managed to not only draw a huge crowd of budding young thespians to learn acting, singing, and TV skills, but has also helped many of those talented youngsters with their first steps to bright careers.

If you are aged six to 18 (or even four to five for the Poppets class), and have a dream about board treading and spots of light, the York branch of the Pauline Quirke Academy is just for you.  Visit www.pqacademy.com

If you’ve ever gazed at the heavens and wanted to capture the wondrous things you see at night, this might motivate you. The Astro Campus, the open-to-the-public space observatory which is part of the Department of Physics at the University of York, is inviting budding astro-photographers to submit their best work as part of a competition. Shots of space, the sun and moon, the distant planets, and just about anything astronomical will be accepted, with the winning images being incorporated into a 2016 calendar (and the winners being further awarded with gift vouchers).  To enter your photos, simply email them to astrocampus@york. ac.uk with your details, your age, and where in Yorkshire you took the snap, before 29th May so be quick!

Funding your community If you are a member of a local community group or organisation, we’re betting the minutes of your meetings are filled with questions about funding and money. Research carried out by insurer Aviva revealed that four out of five community groups in Yorkshire are not confident they can raise sufficient funds to keep

themselves going for another year, with the average expense of £3136 required to remain active. launched in April, The Aviva Community Fund has been created to ensure that hundreds of local groups and charities get the money they need to continue providing their communities with help and

inspiration. Funds from £1000 up to £25,000 could be awarded to your group thanks to the new initiative, with potential applicants having to be nominated. Who knows; with enough enthusiasm from your members and supporters, the next year could be very bright indeed.

 To nominate a group, or to find out more about The Aviva Community Fund, visit www.aviva.co.uk/ community-fund

CREATING THRILLS & SKILLS FOR LIFE

With outstanding Performing Arts tuition, your very own movie screened at the cinema, free Trinity exams and our West End show - what are you waiting for?

PQA York is enrolling now. Find us at Huntington School, Huntington Road, Huntington, York YO32 9WT Academies run on Saturdays from 9.45am until 1pm To enrol your child and for further information please visit www.pqacademy.com or call us now on 084567 32022 or email james@pqacademy.com

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on a show! The Gingerbeard Man is sure to wow audiences of gleeful mums and dads, so to see your little one in the limelight, call 693661 or visit www.treadtheboards.org

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If your wee pint-sized prince or princess loves to be dramatic, why not enrol them in a class where their inner performer can shine. Tread the Boards Academy of Performing Arts runs junior classes for budding stars aged from three to six. There’s dancing, singing, and drama, all set in a caring and fun environment with experienced teachers leading the way.

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If you are a young person who loves to rock, or if you have child who is constantly hammering on your pots and pans, this is for you. York Music Centre, run by York Arts Education and part of City of York Council, has added a Saturday morning tuition session to its already rammed programme at Millthorpe School. Aimed at children aged from three to 18 who have an interest in and passion for music, the centre offers opportunities to join concert bands, orchestras, and smaller more playful groups for youngsters. The Saturday classes take place from 9.15am-1pm, and as well as the Wednesday night club, 4.30-6.30pm, your child will soon serenading your socks off.  Visit www. yorkartseducation.org.uk/ musiccentre

Eye care with VisionCare Smarting eyes from Smartphone usage?

WITH an estimated 35 million smartphones in the UK and usage of tablets increasingly overtaking PCs and laptops, our mobile communication devices are here to stay. However, the human eye wasn’t designed for these 21st century gadgets, so it’s important to use them in moderation.

The tiny lettering on smartphone screens can cause eye strain without appropriate spectacles or contact lenses. Reading glasses are often recommended for people over the age of 40 and today’s anti-stress and varifocal lenses can also help you to navigate those closely-packed lines of text.

Devices like the Kindle e-reader replicate the appearance of a traditional book to reduce eye fatigue and they’re designed to be held at arm’s length – a useful tip for any mobile device.

We recommend that you never spend more than 20 minutes looking at a portable device without giving your eyes a minute or two to re-focus elsewhere.

Also trying zooming in (by pinching two fingers on the screen and pulling them apart) whenever it’s possible to do so. Handheld gadgets can shrink their text to fit the available space, which can be impossible to read without pinching and zooming.

Modern devices can increasingly be operated by voice control interfaces such as Apple’s Siri or Microsoft’s Cortana, which can help reduce the amount of time spent looking at their small fonts.

We’d also recommend adjusting the brightness to a comfortable level, while sunscreens and anti-glare covers can prevent headaches being caused by reflections or bright sunlight. This latter issue may also be overcome by wearing sunglasses.

Mild eye strain caused by overuse of mobile devices can be reduced by using eye drops or trying to blink more frequently. Because people tend to stare intently at computer screens, they blink less often than during other activities, so that this can accelerate the onset of dry eyes, visual fatigue and result in smarting eyes.

To combat this, eye drop lubricants are available to aid comfort. For more advice on this issue, please contact VisionCare Optometry at www.wecare4your.vision and any recurring headaches or blurred vision should immediately be reported to us so that we can examine your eyes and identify possible causes. You can book your appointment on-line.

Did you know? The world’s first smartphone was launched in 1994, combining email and cellphone capabilities. It was called the IBM Simon, weighed over a pound and didn’t really catch on.

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respite care, or if a carer needs to take a break. York resident Jean, 92, recently stayed at Grove House Older Person’s Home. She said: “It’s great to be able to have a break at Grove House. Everyone is so friendly and it gives my family and I a chance to have a break from the routine at home.”  For more information email adult.socialsupport@york.gov. uk or call 555111.

For older people who have spent a long period of time in hospital, going home once again can be a daunting prospect. Fortunately City of York Council’s Older People’s Homes scheme can help by offering those in need a place to stay for a while before they venture back to living independently. Older People’s Homes can also act as a place to stay for a short term to receive some

A QUARTER CENTURY OF CARE If there are times when you think you might need a little bit of help, York Childcare are there. They can provide an excellent level of care for your child, aged from as young as six weeks all the way up to five.

And if you’re concerned about how experienced the trained and Ofsted certified staff are, just remember that this year York Childcare is

celebrating 25 happy years. Their three day nurseries (in Rawcliffe, Acomb, and Scarcroft Green) are well placed and well stocked to provide your wee bundle of joy with an exciting day of fun and games.  To find out more about how York Childcare can help, call 409763 and visit www.yorkchildcare.co.uk

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their old customers as possible.

If you or your children attended the nursery at any time in the past 25 years, get in touch by emailing headoffice@yorkchildcare.co.uk

To celebrate their 25th birthday, York Childcare are throwing a huge party on 5th September, and they would love to invite as many of

NEW ROUTES TO TAKE Routes Healthcare, providers of health, social and child care, is expanding into our area. The caring team are delighted, that after successfully securing new contracts within specialised areas of care, to be venturing into North Yorkshire. Routes Healthcare are specialist providers

of Nursing and domiciliary care services designed to meet short and long term care needs. They provide a reliable service which allows you or your loved ones to make the decisions about what kind of care is required. The Branch Manager, Sarah Bailey, will be leading her team with a

wealth of passion and experience with over ten years within the Health and Social Care industry.

At Routes Healthcare the philosophy is all about delivering a professional and dedicated service to clients and workers alike, 24 hours a day – 365 days a year!  Visit www.routeshealthcare.com or call 01904 202205

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Christmas needs pantomime like crackers need to be pulled, so how about making this Christmas that little bit more special? The Grand Opera House is already getting set for their 2015 pantomime, Jack and

the Beanstalk, and they need you!

On 24th September they will be holding children’s dance auditions to find talented local youngsters to be involved in the show which will take place between 11th December and 3rd January. If you (or someone you know) is over seven years of age and dreams of performing, this is ideal. The auditions take place both at 4.30pm (for those under five feet, two inches tall) and 7pm (for those taller).  For more information call 0844 871 3024.

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Being there This month will see the whole nation celebrate a very special week; one that is significant to a surprising amount of people. Carer’s Week 2015 will take place from 8th-14th June and will highlight and celebrate the hard work of the 6.5 million people in the UK who care for an elderly or ill friend or family member.

Getting together

We all need help at some point in our lives, but for a growing number of people, caring full or part time for a loved one is a way of life. We might refer to such people as ‘carers’, but those millions of people who spend a great deal of their time (often all of it) looking after someone they love, without pay, would probably say they are simply being a husband, a wife, a daughter, a son, or a good friend.

People can end up requiring constant care for a number of different reasons. Perhaps they were born with a disability, had an accident which resulted in a physical condition, suffer from a mental illness, or have become unable to properly take care of themselves in later life. Whatever the reason that somebody you know might need help, caring is a way of life for many of us.

This year Carer’s Week is focusing on building ‘Carer Friendly Communities’; communities which support carers to look after their loved ones well, while recognising that they are individuals with needs of their own. Carers Week is brought to life by the individuals and organisations that come together to organise activities and events throughout the UK, drawing attention to just how important caring is.

Do you care?

Are you a carer? If so, here are some tips to help get the message, and your story, out during Carer’s Week.

• Find out if any of your friends or family are also caring for someone and try your best to support each other, letting them know about the week – and help available – if they didn’t already.

• Contact close friends and family members with details about caring, what you do day-today, and what they can do to promote Carer’s Week. Something as simple as a single tweet could help.

• Talk to your children, or young people you know, about caring. The earlier children know just how many people are carers, and how that number is set to rise in the future, the better prepared and informed our communities will be.

• Contact your local MP or councillor and get them to pledge support for carer’s week. You could also ask how the subject of caring is being handled in schools.

• If you have another job, ask your boss if you can distribute information about Carer’s Week, highlighting the fact that you take care of someone, to colleagues.

The web address you need to let people know about, and to visit yourself for help and advice, is www.carersweek.org

Thicker than water...

The next meeting of the York Haematology Support Group, for patients, families, carers and friends dealing with blood cancers, will be held on 4th June at Huntington Working Mens’ Club, 7pm. The guest speaker is brain surgeon Dr Ryan Matthews. A friendly and informal group, they always welcome newcomers.  Call 330705.

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Mediation could be the quickest, easiest, and most cost effective way to deal with disputes, both legal and within your family.

Instead of pursuing matters through the courts – a process that can often take months or even years - negotiating a problem with a trained and experienced mediator present could resolve things in just a few hours. Mediation is often employed during a divorce, when parents need to agree upon issues to do with their children, such as where they will live, and visitation rights.

If you find yourself in a situation where you are divorcing or separating and have children and shared assets, a fantastic resource to explore is the National Family Mediation Service (www.nfm.org.uk). There you can get help and advice about mediation, what form a mediation consultation takes, and where in your area you can receive services.

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York Family Mediation Here in York, we’re blessed to have our own branch of the National Family Mediation Service. York Family Mediation, based in Acomb, offer two kinds of mediation; child centred mediation, which helps parents sort out issues around their children, and All Issues Mediation, which deals with finance, property and children issue or any combination of these.

As the traditional legal system can push parents to be adversarial, parenting after this process can be hard, especially for the child stuck

between two apparent opposing camps. York Family Mediation can help create a cooperative atmosphere, where the needs and wellbeing of the children are paramount – now, and in the future.  To find out more, and to book an appointment for yourself, visit www.yorkfms.co.uk

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If you thought the ancient martial art of Karate was all about serious sparring and quiet meditation, Haxby Shotokan Karate Club may soon change your mind. The club, which has been teaching York’s finest to high kick like the best of ‘em for decades, would love you to pop along to their Family Fun day on 6th June.

The event, taking place at Wigginton Recreation Hall from 1-3pm, will see visitors enjoying a tonne of fun activities, including free karate lessons, and the chance to chuck wet sponges at black belted members of the club.

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locked, eh? The proceeds will be split between S.N.A.P.P.Y. and Haxby Karate Kids, so to find out more, visit www.haxbykarate.co.uk or call 07583 249115.

Acne, and the scars left over following acne, can be both unsightly and upsetting. If this is something you’re currently living with, fret no more as help is at hand. Phoenix Skincare on Walmgate are now offering a tailored carbon facial treatment course to help reduce the scarring associated with acne.

Although some scars will never fully disappear, following the special treatment you will experience noticeable results, helping you

to feel much better about the way you look. Plus, there are added benefits to the carbon facial treatment, including a reduction in spot breakouts, and cleaner, softer and more radiant skin.  To book your appointment, call 274428.

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Sing it with us: VIVA lAS VEGAS! VIVA lAS VEGAS! VIVA, VIVA, lAS.... you get the picture. If you love all things Vegas, and get a kick out of helping a worthwhile cause, read on. The York Teaching Hospital Charity’s fifth annual ball will take place on 20th June at the National Railway Museum, and the ball’s theme is ‘Viva las Vegas’. BBC Radio York’s Elly Fiorentini will be hosting proceedings, which will include a range of entertainment including a raffle, auction, casino, sit down dinner, and live music. The ball will be raising funds for high-tech child simulation equipment, providing life-saving training skills for the staff of the hospital. To book your tickets email charity.fundraising@york.nhs.uk or call 724521.

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The dye is cast Running... all that effort, sweating, aching muscles, pain. Why would anyone want to do that for fun? Well, apart from being great for you, there is one fun run that will be sure to inject a little (or a lot) of colour into your life. Run or Dye, the explosive, paint-chucking extravaganza, is returning to Castle Howard on Yorkshire Day, 1st August, and is happy to announce the partnership with York Against Cancer. Runners will jog around the gorgeous five kilometre course, while volunteers lob powder paint at them! If you think that sounds fun, either being painted or doing the painting, Run or Dye is seeking volunteers.

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Hair and Beauty Q&A Unfortunately for us, acne isn’t something that disappears on our 21st birthdays never to return again. It’s a common misconception by many that acne is something that only effects teenagers, but it can often affect us all much later in life regardless of gender, ethnicity or age.

All blemishes and acne start the same way: Beginning inside a hair follicle resulting in the clogging of the follicle’s pore. The follicle, for an unknown reason that could be related to hormones, stress or even diet, overproduces skin cells, which ultimately clog the pore.

Here at skin doctor we have a range of services that can help you combat the nasty outbreaks.

The Harmony xl laser uses blue light to destroy acne causing bacteria P.acnes, shrink sebaceous glands and reduce pore size. The treatments

This month our resident beauty expert, Dr Saleen Zimri, talks about the age old battle against acne and what can be done to help.

only take a few minutes and are completely pain free. Eight treatments in four weeks can help to clear your acne by 80% - 90%.

The Genuine Dermaroller Therapy works by puncturing the outermost layers of your skin to create tiny pin prick injuries. These microscopic wounds will stimulate new collagen deposition until indented scars and deep lines are filled.

We also offer Medical peels for acne, Oxygen microdermabrasion for Acne and Murad Acne Facials.

Clearing acne is sometimes only half the battle, you may still find dark spots on your face or even textured areas where the surface of your skin has changed. These are acne scars and post acne marks. There are lots of things you can do to combat the after affects: A peel is an exfoliation stimulated by a chemical solution. It is a safe and common practice, and can be extremely helpful when treating scars.

Alternatively you could choose microdermabrasion.

The top layer of dead skin is removed with an exfoliating material and this is complemented with vacuum suction to gently lift up the skin promoting healthy new cell growth.

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Salon owner and specialist in hair health and design, lisa is here to address the concerns you have with your hair.

Q: I’ve noticed that my hair is snapping. Why would this be? A: Many factors can lead to our hair feeling fragile.

Aspects of our lifestyle—from what we eat to how we style our hair—affect the strength of hair fibres. Most of them are bad habits that we have created over time. Try these few simple tweaks to your lifestyle.

1: Turn the temperature down when having a shower and try to rinse hair with the coolest temperature possible. This will protect your strands by keeping the cuticles closed and creates shine. After washing the hair, blot (don’t rub!) hair with a soft towel after your shower.

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2: limit your hot tool usage—even your blowdryer—to 2 or 3 times a week.

Always apply a heat-protection spray, which creates a thermal barrier to reduce friction.

3: Eat a healthy diet with plenty of protein like fish, chicken, lentils and beans.

Hair is primarily made of protein, It’s the one thing that can make or break your hair if you’re not getting enough.

4: loosen up! Try wearing your hair down whenever possible. When you do tie your strands back, keep it soft—if it’s pulling on your skin, it’s too tight. The tension can cause breakage.

5: Skip any products that make hair stiff or sticky. Instead, opt for softer-hold solutions like styling creams that keep hair’s moisture intact and don’t create friction when brushing.

6: Stay away from the bleach which can be very drying & cause breakage.

Salons now have softer colours to create a similar effect.

Feel free to ask your stylist if you have concerns. Hope this helps.

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Here’s the lowdown on anti-aging from the skin-experts at Kuki.

making wrinkles more apparent. Here at Kuki we offer a choice of anti-ageing treatments to suit personal preferences, stages in aging, and budgets.

The best looking skin is healthy, and using Dermalogica skin care products, you will see real, visible results. To get started, the Kuki 75 minute Dermalogica Age Regeneration Control Treatment is the most powerful Dermalogica treatment ideal for prematurely-aging, dry and devitalized skin which needs a revitalising power boost. This treatment is designed to help firm, smooth, nourish, regenerate and energize using Dermalogica’s AGE Smart range to control the biochemical triggers that lead to skin ageing. During this 75 minute treatment (which is £54) specific energizing massage techniques release tension and help in contouring facial muscles.

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Did you know that we lose about 1% of collagen a year, and the ability to repair the skin becomes more difficult as we age? In fact, our skin changes every three months without us even noticing!

As a general rule, from the age of 35 laughter and frown lines are often already apparent as our skin texture has become uneven and furrows have started to form. From the age of 40-50 the issue changes and now it is time to fight the effects of hormonal changes (dry skin, then sagging skin, biology ageing). From the age of 60 sagging increases, skin loses its suppleness and glow,

For an advanced, non-invasive, face-lift we use CACI, an award winning, anti-aging skin rejuvenating treatment with over 20 years of medical research behind it... without the need for surgery! CACI is used and advocated by many celebrities and is often featured in women’s magazine, beauty blogs and the press. CACI is one of our most popular treatment ranges in which tiny electrical impulses will lift, tone and re-educate the facial muscles, whilst improving skin elasticity and reducing lines. The most intense treatment is the CACI Ultimate Anti-aging and Deep Wrinkle Facial, which is a 90 minute treatment (at £75), or you can have focus area treatments such as the CACI Jowl lift which is a 15 minute treatment (at £20). This concentrates on the muscle laxity around the

jawline using quad probes specially designed to lift and firm the muscles and refine facial contours.

We offer a range of cosmetic procedures with our dedicated Nurse Prescriber and Principle Injector, Catherine lightfoot, available to refine and rewind the years to help maintain a youthful appearance which does not involve surgical procedures. These include Anti Wrinkle Injectables (formerly known as Botox), Dermal Fillers, Dermal Rollers to stimulate the skin to regenerate and repair, and RADIESSE Volumizing Fillers with immediately visible, long lasting results. for more information on Dermalogica and CACi treatments please call us on 659007 or visit www.kukispa.com. for more information and personal advice on cosmetic procedure’s please call to book a free consultation with Catherine.

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The Copmanthorpe Carnival returns.

Running longer than most people have been living, the special community carnival returns to Copmanthorpe on 4th July. As in previous years, there will be a great load of things to do, including stalls, rides, games, competitions, refreshments and entertainment. On the day you can sit back and enjoy the dulcet tones of Beth McCarthey, as well as rocking out to The Supermodels and Adam Dawson.n Visit www.copmanthorpecarnival.org.uk

In the countrrrrrrrrrreeeeeee Take a stroll around Countryside Day On 7th June Askham Bryan College is holding a special Countryside Day, serving as both a fantastic day out for the family, and a chance for prospective students to have a nosey around the campus. Between 10.30am and 3.30pm visitors can enjoy donkey rides, equine shows, drystone walling, brushcraft, tractor rides, and see someone described as ‘Dangerous Steve’. Colour us intrigued. There will also be the usual stalls, refreshments, plant sales, and so much more.n Visit www.askham-bryan.ac.uk

Keep it in the family… …at The Yorkshire Family History Fair

With exhibitors from all over the UK and Ireland, this is probably the largest event of its kind in England – now in its 20th year in York. Many family history societies and companies attend each year, and there is lots of local history from the York area too. You don’t have to have Yorkshire ancestors to go to this fair, taking place at York Racecourse on 27th June, 10am-4.30pm, as the wealth of genealogical experts on hand will help you find the answers to your own historical secrets. Everyone is very welcome and there is always plenty to see and discover. n Visit www.yorkshirefamilyhistoryfair.com

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…pop on down to the York Festival of Ideas 2015.

An international line-up of authors, journalists, experts and performers will feature in this year’s Festival of Ideas, 9th-21st June. Headline speakers include Michael Morpurgo, award-winning author of War Horse, Major General Gordon ‘Skip’ Davies, NATO’s Deputy Chief of Staff, philosopher A.C. Grayling, Andrew Davies, screenwriter as well as BAFTA Fellow, and Guardian columnists Zoe Williams. Over 100 inspiring events on the theme of ‘secrets and discoveries’ will take place at venues across the city, including the University of York campus. n Visit www.yorkfestivalofideas.com

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The York International Tattoo Convention, taking place 20th-21st June at York Racecourse, will have some of the best tattoo artists and piercers from around the world in attendance. As well as seeing incredible body art, some of it being created before your very eyes, visitors can peruse trade stands of tattooing paraphernalia and clothing by leading brands. Both days will also feature great entertainment in the form of live bands, fun for the kids, competitions, and charity auctions. If you love tattoos and everything to with body art and modification, this is the convention for you. n Visit www.facebook.com/yorkinternationaltattooconvention

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EVENTS DIARY every DAy SHAMBleS MArkeT. Over 100

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.

now on sale, and crikey is it tasty, having been grown onsite in sandy soil, just like in the Mediterranean.

Watch out for some asparagus specialities in the cafe and in the deli in the farm shop.

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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. Visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk or call 622303.

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.

SUPerfreSH ASPArAGUS & STrAWBerrieS, The Balloon

Tree Farm Shop, 9am-5pm. Their delicious home-grown asparagus is

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.

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adventure.

Visit www.lightwatervalley.co.uk flAMiNGo lAND, near Malton.

A fun day out in guaranteed at the theme park and wildlife park, and right now you can see the baby giraffes! Visit www.flamingoland.co.uk AllerTHorPe lAkelAND PArk, Allerthorpe. Set in 53 acres

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

every SUNDAy WiGGiNToN CAr BooT SAle,

Home Farm, Wigginton, from 7am.

A great local car boot sale, with refreshments. Call 768463. every NiGHT GHoST TrAil of york, West 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.

THe GHoST BUS ToUrS,

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.

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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 a different choccy-tastic workshop, including chocolate bar making, making chocolate models, and all about truffles. Call 675787. liGHTWATer vAlley, near Ripon. Escape to lightwater Valley and discover the excitement of a day bursting with thrills, chills and

every TUeSDAy & WeDNeSDAy Weekly ClASSeS, Rogues Atelier, Fossgate. Upholstery Class Dropin each Tuesday 10am-1pm, call 07960329286. Also Ceramics Dropin, Wednesdays 9.30am-12.30pm, call 07974 302069, and Introduction to Print-making, Wednesdays, 2-4pm & 5.30-7.30pm, call 07960 329286.

MUSkeT AND MUSliN HiSToriCAl WAlkS, Clifford’s

Tower, 7.30pm. Tuesdays Wars of the Roses, Wednesdays Georgian York and Thursdays Naughty Victorians.

Visit www.musketandmuslin.co.uk or call 416244. every TUeSDAy QUiz NiGHT, Huntington Sports Club, 8.30pm. A weekly general knowledge quiz to win beer tokens.

Call 769138. every friDAy NiGHT & SUNDAy AfTerNooN roCkiN’ rollerS DiSCo, Manor

School, Nether Poppleton, 5.309pm (Fri), 3-5pm (Sun). Pop on a pair of skates and get funky at the roller disco!

Call 890631.

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

2ND MoNDAy of eACH MoNTH SUPPorT MeeTiNG, York Sports Club, Shipton Road, 7pm. Parkinson’s UK York branch meet every month for talks, fun and the occasional quiz.

Call 0844 2253634.

3rD THUrSDAy of eACH MoNTH york WiNe CirCle, at Huntington Community Centre, 7.45pm. A small group of amateur wine makers who enjoy learning about, making and tasting both home-made and commercial wines. Call 768366.

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century France.

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21st AN eveNiNG of MUSiC, Village Hall, Stockton on the Forest, 7.30pm. Enjoy some music and fun with talented keyboard player and entertainer, Andrew Nix. Call 448178.

21st CASTle HoWArD THroUGH 12 oBJeCTS, Castle Howard. Discover intriguing accounts of Castle Howard through 12 remarkable objects. Tour the house and admire great portraits and fine furniture as well as few more unexpected pieces along the way.

Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

UNTil 6TH SePTeMBer PlAyiNG TrAiNS, National Railway Museum, 10am-6pm. Explore the wonderful world of railways, big and small. Generations of children have grown up with railway toys, but what makes the love of them so enduring?

The exhibition is a place for children, not just about them, and is filled with toys to play with, games to try and books to read. Visit www.nrm.org.uk UNTil 10TH JUNe exHiBiTioN, Janette Ray Booksellers, Bootham. See an exhibition of architectural drawings at the book shop. Call 623088.

UNTil 31ST CreATe15, york ST. JoHN UNiverSiTy. Held annually,

Create15 gives the University an opportunity to showcase the extraordinary work and talents of its students to a wider public. Highlights include the English literature and Creative Writing Showcase which features extracts of students’ critical and creative work on display around the campus.

Visit www.yorksj.ac.uk/create UNTil 24TH Beverley & eAST riDiNG eArly MUSiC feSTivAl, Beverley.

This year’s festival will be a mix of anniversaries celebrating justice, liberty and the lives of some remarkable musicians. The starting point Is 1215 with the signing of the Magna Carta - an extraordinary event commemorated by Belinda Sykes’ ensemble Joglaresa in a programme entitled Robbers, Rebels and Royals.

The festival will later finish within the cauldron of political conflict of 18th

Turpin’s crimes committed between london and York are legendary, and you’ll learn all about him. isit www.thedungeons.com

23RD-31st MAy-HeM, Piglets Adventure Farm Park, 10am-5.30pm.

Experience the madness of the Mayhem Games at Piglets. There will be mad fun for all the family with crazy activities like sheep shearing demos, welly-wanging, hoopla, and all the usual farm park fun. Plus, make your mark on the May-hem mural to make it a truly memorable day out. Open every day 10am-5.30pm.

Visit www.pigletsfarmpark.co.uk or call 499183.

23RD-25th 50 THiNGS To Do Before yoU’re 11 ¾ WeekeND,

22ND MAy – 23rD AUGUST WATerloo 1815: THe ArT of BATTle, The Royal Armouries,

Beningbrough Hall, 11am-5pm.

Tick off even more of this year’s top 50 things in an action packed bank holiday weekend to launch a summer of play. Discover what grows in a pond, climb a tree, build a den or create some wild art. Call 472027.

23RD-25th MAY, 6th-7th & 20th-21st JUnE

leeds. 2015 marks the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo – one of the most significant battles in British and European history. Royal Armouries leeds will be marking the anniversary with a special exhibition bringing together works of art, and arms and armour. Highlights of the exhibition will be the newly restored and rarely exhibited monumental Waterloo cartoon by Daniel Maclise, on loan from the Royal Academy of Arts, and the magnificent painting Scotland Forever! These stunning works of art will be displayed for the first time alongside unique objects, on loan and from our own collections, to tell the story of the events of 18 June 1815. Visit www.royalarmouries.org

ANTiQUe & ArT fAir, The Great Yorkshire Showground, 10am-5pm.

A wide selection of antiques, art, collectables, and curios, as well as vintage and retro items – all in one place. Call 01274 588505.

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23RD PoWer AND Glory:

feSTivAl, The Woodman Inn Pub, Bishopthorpe. Real ales, live music, a casino and lots more family fun – with tonnes of good food and prizes to be won. In aid of the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund. Call 706507.

23RD-31st rASCAlS AND roGUeS, The York Dungeon. The Charming Rogues are taking over at The Dungeons! You will meet some of the most infamous rogues from history and learn all of the tricks of their trade. Renowned for poaching, burglary, horse theft and murder, Dick

oPeN DAyS, Holgate Windmill, 11am-4pm. Visit this working traditional windmill in Holgate and learn about how it works and the lengthy process that led to the mill’s restoration. The weekend of 9th-10th will also be National Mills Weekend for which there will be an exhibition of local art.

Visit www.holgatewindmill.org

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york iN THe TiMe of HeNry viii, Barley Hall, 10am-5pm. Explore

the dramatic changes in the roles of the Church, the guilds and the civic authorities in York in the time of Henry VIII. Discover the archaeology and the effects that this greatest of Tudor monarchs had on life in York.

Visit www.barleyhall.co.uk

23RD MeNDelSSoHN’S eliJAH, York Minster, 7.30pm. York Musical Society Chorus and Orchestra perform the classic piece. To book, visit www.yorkminster.org

23RD THe fAke feSTivAl, The Knavesmire. The Fake Festival trucks are preparing to load up and embark on yet another tour of the UK with their unique touring tribute festival.

The stage will yet again play host to five local support bands who have been lucky enough to earn their spot at this year’s event. With hundreds of applicants, the five bands have been carefully selected: Beth McCarthy, Minster Gods, Bind Eye, RSJ, and A Joker’s Rage will all warm you up before the main tribute acts perform.

Visit www.fakefestivals.co.uk 24th-25th BANk HoliDAy eveNTS, Yorkshire Museum of Farming, Murton, 10am-4.30pm.

See the vintage tractors and farming exhibits, while hanging out with Cowboys on the fort and Viking and Tudor re-enactors. Enjoy the large play area, see the livestock, ride the vintage swing boats and say hello to the birds of the owl display. Also the DVlRS will be running trains!

Call 489966.

26th-31st ArT exHiBiTioN, The De Grey Rooms, 10am-5pm (3pm Sun). An exhibition and sale of original artwork from the York Art Society. Visit www.yorkartsociety.blogspot.com

26th THe NorMAN CoNQUeST iN york: A reASSeSSMeNT, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm.

A lecture by Dr Sarah Rees Jones, University of York, hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 656713.

27th MAY & 3RD JUnE yoUrCAfe, Tang Hall Community

Centre, 12.30-2pm. A community meal where customers ‘Pay-As-YouFeel’. Yourcafe is working towards zero food waste in the City of York.

Visit www.yourcafe.co.uk

28th GrAveyArD, CoffiN & PlAGUe ToUr, meeting at Museum Garden gates, 10.30am. Join Yorkwalk and visit the hidden city of the dead, see Roman and mediaeval coffins, and visit plague sites and gawp at gruesome graveyards.

Call 622303.

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8th SUPPORT GROUP, The Friends Meeting House, Friargate, 2pm. The York Osteoporosis Support Group welcomes one and all to hear from Susan Turner, Needs Advice & support Officer from the Home Improvements Agency. Call 01423 779662.

30th COFFEE MORNING, Poppleton Methodist Church Hall, 10am-12noon. In conjunction with Coffee on the Green, enjoy cakes, buy books, and play games – all in aid of the British Heart Foundation. Call 794784.

29th-31st YORK NEW MUSICAL FESTIVAL, Upstage

Centre Youth Theatre. The Festival returns to encourage the writing and performing of musical theatre, and provide a launch pad for a diverse array of new musicals. Highlights include a new version of The Wizard of Oz by Upstage Centre Youth Theatre, where Dorothy and co. hears excerpts from all the other musicals performed during the festival. For more details and listing visit www.ynmf.co.uk

29th-30th Science out of the Lab, St Sampson’s Square, York City Centre. A chance for all the family to get involved in some fun hands-on science, with some of York’s experts. Free of charge and open to all.

an evening walk around Strensall on the 5th, and a full-length River Foss walk on 26th-27th. Find out more by calling 764702.

1st Adrian Plass and the Church Weekend, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Tadcaster Road, 7.15pm. An evening of theatre, stories, music and laughter with Searchlight Theatre Company, World Vision, and Adrian & Bridget Plass.

Email parishoffice@care4free.net

1st York Prostate Support Group, Postgraduate Lecture

Theatre, York Hospital, 6-7pm.

June’s meeting will be on the subject of Advocacy: Supporting people to say what they want to say by guest speaker Catherine Hartley.

Call 725848.

2nd Waterloo: An Iconic Battle?, Tempest Anderson Hall,

Ah, go on… Call 611570.

6th-7th Gardeners’ Fair, Burton Agnes Hall. A summer celebration of gardening with stalls, talks and plant surgeries. Whether visitors know the Latin name for each plant, or simply enjoy beautiful flowers, the fair has something for everyone. Visit www.burtonagnes. com

6th-7th Open Weekends, Kentmere House Gallery, Scarcroft Hill, Paintings by one of the gallery’s favourite artists, John Thornton. John is mesmerised by the sea, whether in his native Yorkshire or Cornwall.

Call 656507.

6th 4TEA, United Response, Stockton On The Forest, 11am-3pm.

Pop in for a cup of tea and chat. Email 4tea@unitedresponse.org.uk

3rd & 4th SPECIALIST WALKS, 6th LATE MUSIC, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. The Albany Trio perform. Visit www.latemusic.org

31st COACH TRIP. Join Yorkwalk to visit Swinton Park and Killhope Lead Mines. Swinton Park near Masham goes back to the late 17th Century as the residence of the Danby family. In the afternoon visit the North of England Lead Mining Museum at Killhope with the option of guided tours into the lead workings. Call 622303.

JUNE THROUGHOUT JUNE WALKS & TRIPS. Join The River Foss

Society for a month full of fascinating river walks and trips to beautiful countryside. There are lots to get involved with, including a walk from Easingwold to Coxwold on the 3rd,

Leadership Conference,

5th& 9th Composers at York, The University of York’s

Department of Music. A series which celebrates the importance of composition at York, through presentations, concerts and discussions. Enjoy a lecture by composer and archaeologist Sadie Harrison on the 5th, and a performance by the Royal Academy of Music’s Peter Sheppard Skaerved on the 9th. Visit www.york.ac.uk/ concerts/programme

5th Father Ted Comedy Dinner, Middletons Hotel, Skeldergate, 7pm. A fun night out, staged by comedy troupe Laughlines, served up with a three-course dinner.

9th-21st York Festival of Ideas 2015, across York. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

10th EBOR LECTURE, York St. John University, 7pm. The Rt Hon Frank Field, Labour MP for Birkenhead, speaks on the subject ‘Give me a child until they are four: toughening up the Jesuit teaching on shaping children’s life chances.’ Visit www.yorksj.ac.uk/eborlectures

3rd Challenge of Temple Hall, York St John University, 10.30am-4.30pm. To book, visit www.yorksj.ac.uk/challenge-ofleadership

7th COUNTRYSIDE DAY, Askham Bryan College, 10.30am-3.30pm.

Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

LIVE MUSIC, Acorn S&S Club, Dringhouses. Enjoy great live music this month from The Detours, Acoustic Weller, Pepper Hearts, and Hope & Pray. Call 330351.

31st YORK SWINGS AGAINST CANCER, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, 7pm. Get into the ‘swing’ of things, and help raise money for York Against Cancer by enjoying a night of swing musicians and singers. Call 764466.

Miniatures Fair, York Racecourse, 10.30am-4pm. Show visitors can look forward to three floors of quality exhibitors selling every imaginable miniature in a variety of scales. On top of over 80 exhibitors who will be present on the day there will also be talks and demonstrations.

Visit www.yorkdollshousefair.co.uk or call 01778 391123.

7th, 13th, 20th & 27th

Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture by Professor Alan Forrest, University of York, hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society.

Call 656713.

starting from Museum Gardens gates.

Join Yorkwalk for fascinating walking tours. Enjoy an Inaccessible York walk on the 3rd at 10.30am (and the 4th at 2.15pm), as well as a Richard III walk at 2.15pm also on the 3rd, a Jewish Heritage walk on the 4th at 10.30am. Visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk

7th Dolls House &

6th Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. Sisters Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat are two brave and inspiring vocalists from Iran.

Accompanying themselves on plucked sitar and frame drum, their voices interweave in a magical web of sound. Preceded by a documentary and talk. Visit www.ncem.co.uk

6th FAMILY FUN DAY, Wigginton Recreation Hall, 1-3pm. Join Haxby Shotokan Karate Club for fun activities, including free karate lessons, and the chance to chuck wet sponges at black belted members of the club.

The proceeds will be split between S.N.A.P.P.Y. and Haxby Karate Kids.

Visit www.haxbykarate.co.uk

10th CLANDESTINE CAKE CLUB, Gillygate, 7pm. Art meets cake themed event. Bake, eat and talk about cake. Meet in a secret location only revealed to those who book a place. Fun social evening, free membership.

Visit www.clandestinecakeclub.co.uk

10th Human Rights Talk, Orillo Studios, 3 Apollo Street, York, 7.30pm. Andrew Hodges, author of Alan Turing: The Enigma, speaks on the importance of the case of the British computer pioneer and

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codebreaker Alan Turing, who was persecuted for his sexuality.

Call 415224.

10th University of York Jazz Orchestra, National

centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. The University of York Jazz Orchestra presents arrangements of the music of The Blue Notes – 1960’s Londonbased South African musical exiles.

Visit www.ncem.co.uk

11th-16th BIG TELESCOPES, Astro Campus, University of York.

Exhibition, lectures, and hands-on activities,suitable for all ages, about telescopes and astronomy. Discover how astronomers use different types of light to study the Universe. With interactive activities, an inflatable planetarium and giant models, find out how we know about the Big Bang, black holes, galaxies colliding and much more.

Visit www.astrocampus.org.uk/events or call 322234.

11th Secrets of the Dead:

The Science of who you are, Merchant Adventurer’s Hall,

7.30pm. As part of the York Festival of Ideas, Professor Sue Black from the University of Dundee will talk about her work in the fascinating field of forensic anthropology. Cal 654818.

11th Plants: The Real Silent Witnesses, DIG, 7pm.

Forensic Botany now has an accepted role in criminal investigation. This presentation by Jennifer Miller of YAT will outline the various ways in which plants contribute to the investigation of serious crime. To book, call 615505.

11th AN EVENING OF MUSIC, Village Hall, Stockton on the Forest, 7.30pm. Big Band Summer Party night, featuring the Kate Peters Septet.

Call 448178.

12th The Whispering Road, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. An evening of fantastic story telling with Nick Hennessy presented

by Serious Kitchen. Visit www.ncem. co.uk

13th-14th JUNE & 11th-12th JULY THE GREAT WETHERBY RACECOURSE ANRIQUES FAIR,

Wetherby Racecourse. A quality indoor and outdoor event, set in the fabulous Bramham Hall Exhibition

Centre and Millennium Grandstand.

15th Eoforwic Coach Tour, departing Memorial Gardens,

19th June Country and Western Music, Wigginton

13th-14th

off Leeman Road, 1pm. Join your guide from York Archaeological Trust for this visit to the church of Saints Peter and Paul, Scrayingham, Stamford Bridge, the site of one of the decisive battles of 1066. To book, call 615505.

Recreation Hall, 2pm. Haxby & Wigginton U3A present the Whiskey Duo. Email dorothy.croft@gmail.com

Big Vintage Weekend,

Scampston Hall. Enjoy afternoon tea, dancing and a fashion show, followed by live music from The Big Easy and others on the terrace. There will be picnics, vintage cocktails and a few surprises within the stunning gardens of Scampston Hall. Visit www. britaindoesvintage.co.uk/scampstonvintage-festival

13th-14th Swinging Sixties, North York Moors Railway, Pickering Station. A fantastic weekend will be in store for all lovers of Sixties music, and you encouraged to dress for the era. Real ale, refreshments and a mix of period locomotives, vehicles, and live music. So buy a ticket to ride and join them for a 60s festival! Visit www.nymr.co.uk

13th Summer Ball Dinner Dance, Haxby Memorial Hall,

7.30pm. A great evening of food, with the big band sound from DB Bigband, dancing and a good bar – all to help raise funds for Haxby Memorial Hall’s Raise The Roof Appeal. Call 761559.

13th COACH TRIP. Join Yorkwalk on a coach trip to Lanercost Priory and Carvoran Roman Army Museum.

To book, call 622303 or visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk

15th Eoforwic, Jorvik and the Viking Centre, Merchant Adventurer’s Hall, 6pm. As part of the York Festival of Ideas, Dr Peter Addyman, former Director of the York Archaeological Trust, will describe the archaeological search for Eoforwic (Anglian York) and Jorvik (Viking York), in the 1970s and 1980s.

Call 654818.

16th Behind the Scenes at York Archaeological Trust, Archaeological Resource Centre, 421 Huntington Road, 10.30am & 2.30pm. A chance to visit the new YAT store for an insight into the work of the curatorial department. To book, call 615505.

17th YAYAS LECTURE, The Friend’s Meeting House, Friargate, 7.30pm. The group’s AGM, followed by a talk from Ian Drake and Sandra Garside-Neville entitled ‘A first look into the Hanstock Collection’. Email rosemary.suttill@talktalk.net

13th Give or Take Day, St Nick’s Environment Centre, 1-4pm.

Join the annual ‘reuse fest’ with lots of activities for all ages and in all weathers, including great food rescued by Yourcafe. Call 411821 or visit www.stnicks.org.uk

Primary Academy School, 11am2pm. Have a fun day with go-karts, stalls, a bouncy castle, a miniature railway, and so much more.

Call 554441.

TODDLER NEARLY NEW SALE,

Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, 2-3.30pm. Pick up a bargain for your wee one. Email emilypickard82@googlemail.com

14th ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS FAIR, Driffield Showground, 9am-3.30pm. A great antiques fair, with plenty of stalls.

Call 01377 254768.

York Rally will feature both traditional attractions and exciting new features.

Go along for a grand day out with your family. There’ll be masses to see and do whether you cycle already or not! Call 016973 43089 or visit www.yorkrally.org

20th-21st YORK

INTERNATIONAL TATTOO CONVENTION, York Racecourse.

Find out more in our events Hotlist.

20th-21st Olivers Mount Barry Sheene Festival, Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough. Two amazing days of motorcycling action!

Visit www.oliversmountracing.com

20th St Leonard’s Hospice Midnight Walk, starting at Joseph Rowntree School, New Earswick. This year the walk will be celebrating all things 80s! Walk in memory of a friend or loved one, as a way of keeping fit or simply to do something a little different on a Saturday night – whatever your reasons, please remember you will of course be generating essential funds for St Leonard’s Hospice. Visit www.stleonardshospice.org.uk/Help/ Events/Midnight-Walk

20th Viva Las Vegas, The

13th SUMMER FAIR, Huntington

14th YORK MUMBLER BABY &

20th-21st YORK CYCLE RALLY, The Knavesmire. The 2015

19th An Evening with George Hudson, St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Scrayingham, 7pm.

The entertaining evening will chart and celebrate Hudson’s varied life as a millionaire, bankrupt, celebrated personality, outcast, railway visionary and discredited trickster. To book, visit www.georgehudson.eventbrite.co.uk

National Railway Museum, 7pm.

The York Teaching Hospital Charity’s fifth annual ball will be hosted by Elly Fiorentini – BBC Radio York’s Drive Time Presenter. The ball will be raising funds for high-tech child simulation equipment, providing lifesaving training skills for staff. To book, call 724521.

20th Scything for All Workshop, St Nick’s Environment Centre, 10am-4pm. Learn how to use traditional Austrian scythes, or how to improve your technique. All equipment provided, plus a chance to buy some. Call 411821 or visit www.stnicks.org.uk

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20th YORK PRIDE PARADE

27th-28th Ripley ANTIQUES

27th OPEN DAY, 72 Millfield

AND EVENT, outside York Minster,

Fair, The Town Hall, Ripley. A quality

11.45am. The parade will meander through York’s ancient streets passing the Mansion House, which will be flying the rainbow flag again, making its way to the Knavesmire where an afternoon of family-friendly free entertainment will commence at 1pm. Visit www.yorkpride.org.uk

fair with items including decorative antiques, pottery, porcelain, glass, paintings, and prints.

Call 01423 889163.

Lane, Nether Poppleton. A tombola, stalls, cakes and coffee – all in aid of St Leonard’s Hospice. Call 781111.

27th JUNE & 24th JULY PIRATE & MERMAID FANCY DRESS CRUISE, York Boat. Go along to

King’s Staith in your best fancy dress costume and set sail for an hour of fun and games on the river. Suitable for kids under 12.

Visit www.yorkboat.co.uk

4th Copmanthorpe Carnival, Copmanthorpe. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

4th SUMMER FESTA ITALIANA, 28th West Bank Park Summer Fair, West Bank Park, Holgate, 1-4pm. The annual summer fair returns! The beautiful park with be taken over by ice cream vans, bouncy castles, arts and crafts activities, community stalls, the ever popular tea tent serving fabulous cream teas and cakes, plus lots more. Visit www.westbankpark.org/ summerfair

JULY

English Martyrs Parish Hall, Dalton Terrace, 6.30pm. The York Anglo Italian Society presents an evening of food and music –performed by Laura Magann. Call 07850 705789.

8th Camel, York Barbican, 8pm.

Classic survivors in the ultimate sense, CAMEL build upon on the overwhelming success of their recent UK and European tours with a brief return to the spotlight.

Call 0844 8542757.

1st EBOR LECTURE, York Minster,

20th Peggy Seeger with Neill MacColl and Calum MacColl, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. In her 80th year, Peggy Seeger – folk queen, feminist icon, political activist, ecowarrior, muse – releases her 24th and probably finest solo album. Visit www.ncem.co.uk

21st Father’s Day band stand, Beningbrough Hall, 11am5pm. Grab Dad, bring a picnic and a game, and get comfortable in the gardens. Regional bands from the Scouts return with performances throughout the afternoon.

Call 472027.

22nd BUSINESS BREAKFAST, York College, 8.15-9.15am. Find out how your business could benefit from York College’s apprentice scheme.

Call 770368.

27th APOLLO FESTIVAL, York Sports Club, Shipton Road, 11am.

Returning to York for another year, this great family festival will bring yet more superb musical acts to the multiples stages. Headline names already include Rick Witter, Space, Rupert Stroud, The Mothers, Kymberley Kennedy, Hello Operator, Beth McCarthy, Cry Baby Cry, and many more big names. As well as the music there will be lots to do, including a funfair, archery, face painting, kids’ workshops, donkey rides, and a whole host of food and drink. Visit www.apollofestival.co.uk

Surgery, Strensall village, 10-4pm.

Cake and tea in aid of Parkinsons (York). Call 490522.

27th FAMILY FUN DAY, Oaken

FLOWER FESTIVAL, Castle Howard.

Embracing traditional and modernist themes, every room in the stately manor will host its own unique flower arrangement, each carefully prepared by the castle’s in-house florist and gardens team, along with a number of flower clubs local to Yorkshire.

Call 01653 648621.

3rd-5th BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVAL, Burton Agnes Hall. The

UK’s hottest jazz and blues acts perform in the stunning grounds.

Enjoy camping, barbeques, real ale, a tea tent and plenty of children’s entertainment. Call 01262 490324.

12th Driffield Salvation Army Brass Quartet, Burton Agnes Hall, 1.30pm. This summer, Burton Agnes Hall invites visitors to enjoy a series of jolly musical performances in award winning gardens. Visit www.burtonagnes.com

27th JESSIE’S FUND CONCERT, Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 8pm. A special Jessie’s Fund 20th anniversary concert, featuring the Academy of St Olave’s, and the Yorkshire Bach Choir. Call 322439 or visit www.york.ac.uk/concerts/booking

27th Garden Party, The Old

25th-28th CASTLE HOWARD

7pm. Rabbi Baroness Neuberger DBE, speaks on the subject ‘Learning to live a life, ready for death.’ Visit www.yorksj.ac.uk/eborlectures

Grove Community Centre, Haxby, 12-4pm. Enjoy a great day out with face painting, a bouncy castle, fun characters, and lots more – all in aid of charity Blake’s Genes. Visit www.facebook.com/BlakesGenes

27th Yorkshire Family History Fair, York Racecourse, 10am-4.30pm. Find out more in our events Hotlist.

3rd-5th STAXTONBURY VII, Manor Farm, Staxton, YO12 4SH. This fantastic family festival returns for yet another year, bringing with it the usual mix of great bands, fun attractions and delicious food and drink.

The camping is always brilliant at Staxtonbury, and this year there will be a special 69s, 70s, and 80s theme night. Visit www.staxtonbury.com 4th-5th ROSE Antiques and Fine Art FAIR, Exhibition Centre, University of York. Top dealers from across the UK will be bringing their most desirable pieces, including stylish furniture, silver, porcelain, fine art, collectables, jewellery, glass, oriental antiques and much more. There will also be talks and demonstrations from knowledgeable experts. Visit www. roseantiquesfairs.co.uk

4th LATE MUSIC, Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate. Zoë Craven and Ana Beard Fernandez perform at 1pm, and Everlasting Voices take to the stage at 7.30pm Visit www.latemusic.org

24th JULY-4th AUGUST THE GREAT YORKSHIRE FRINGE FESTIVAL , across York. A weird,

wise and wonderful ten-day festival comes to York, bringing with it top notch comedians and fantastic family entertainment. Acts such as Al Murray be hitting York’s city centre in what promises to be a ten-day festival of fun and frivolity. Prepare to see Parliament Street transformed into

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YORK ANGLO ITALIAN SOCIETY

Summer Festa Italiana Proudly present a

Maiale Arrosto Hog Roast Buffet & Dancing

with Laura Magann

renowed mezzo soprano Saturday 4th July from 6:30pm

at English Martyrs Parish Hall (Dalton Terrace, York YO24 4DA) Food served at 7:30pm (tickets needed) Wine, Beer and soft drinks will be available on the night.

For more information and bookings please contact: Jan - 07850 705789 | Frank - 796452

£15

per person

COME AND VISIT OUR

COUNTRYSIDE DAY!

Entry Fee £5 per adult Under 16s free

Sunday 7 June, 10.30am - 3.30pm Don’t miss a jam-packed day full of activities, demonstrations, stalls and children’s activities!

Dogs are allowed on short leads.

l Equine drill rides l York Falconry l Donkey rides l Dog agility l Dangerous Steve l Circus Avago l Drystone walling l Bushcraft

l Tractor and trailer rides l Farm tours l Plant sales l Producer market l KidZone

Plus much, much more!

Askham Bryan College, Askham Bryan, York, YO23 3FR Tel: 01904 772269 Web: www.askham-bryan.ac.uk

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22ND CASTLE HOWARD PROMS, Castle Howard, gates

PLUS SPECIAL GUEST

from 5pm. Enjoy a summers evening of classical favourites and fireworks when The Proms Spectacular returns for the 25th year.

Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

Thursday 25 June DALBY FOREST

NR PICKERING, N YORKS

Tickets: 03000 680400 Buy online/info: forestry.gov.uk/music

a vibrant and exciting performance space!

Visit www.greatyorkshirefringe.com

25TH JULY-5TH

SEPTEMBER JACK THE RIPPER ON TOUR,

York Dungeon. Is it possible Jack the Ripper left London and came to York to escape capture and stop his true identity being revealed? You will meet some of the locals in this new show, who all have their own story to tell about a man they think they might be Jack. Who was he? Where did he go?

Will he strike again?

Visit www.thedungeons.com/york/en

For even more events

AUGUST

FOREST LIVE, DALBY FOREST VISITOR CENTRE.

1ST RUN OR DYE, Castle Howard, 8am-1pm. Enjoy this crazy fun run while being pelted with paint. Also, York against Cancer are looking for volunteers to marshal the route – and throw the paint. To volunteer your time, call 764466.

Great musical acts are planned to perform the stunning surrounds of the forest. This year’s participating acts are Tom Odell, with special guest Rae Morris, 25th June; Paloma Faith, 26th June; and Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott, 27th June. To book visit www.forestry.gov.uk/music or call 03000 680400.

24TH-27TH YORCHESTRA, York University, 10am-4pm. York’s holiday orchestras for young people aged 6-21. Have fun making music and friends. Players of all abilities welcome. Visit www.yorchestra.org

visit: www.yourlocallink.co.uk

Gig Guide YORK BARBICAN 2 6

Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games Stewart Lee

12 An Evening with David Sedaris 13 The Elvis World Tour 2015

THE BASEMENT

13 York CD and Record Fair 14 The Missing Picture 20 Matt Philpott EP Launch 21 David Ward Maclean 25 Wozzon Comedy Club 26 Stop Drop Robot

12 The Whispering Road

26 Beth McCarthy presents ‘Bethtival’

13 Kathakali - Family Concert

BLACK SWAN FOLK CLUB 4

28 Mutants/ILS/Martyrs

5-7 City of York Folk Weekend

The Cadbury Sisters

2

Polly and The Billets Doux

3

YPS Café Scientifique

4

Sounds Lyrical Project

12 Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

5

Atomic Raygun

19 Chantel McGregor

9

The Sings of Nick Drake

FIBBERS 6

The Membranes

Orchestra

11 All Tvvins

27 Basement Open Mic Night

1

11 Dr Sketchy’s Anti-Art School

THE DUCHESS

Singers & Musicians Night

11 Singers & Musicians Night 18 Enda Kenny

19 Alan Barnes and David Newton 20 Peggy Seeger with Neill MacColl and Calum MacColl 28 Jesse Bannister’s ‘Play Out’

POCKLINGTON ARTS CENTRE

25 Dana & Susan Robinson

3

April In Paris By John Godber

20 Everlate

NCEM

6

27 D.O.A.

6

Brighouse and Rastrick Band

Vahdat Sisters

10 University of York Jazz

19 Emmanuel Vass

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MAY-HEM CIRCUS AT PIGLETS ADVENTURE FARM EXPERIENCE THE MAY-HEM CIRCUS SHOW AT PIGLETS ADVENTURE FARM THROUGHOUT MAY HALF TERM. THERE’S CRAZY UPSIDE DOWN JUGGLING, DEATH DEFYING STUNTS AND AMAZING ACROBATICS ALL IN THE GIANT PINK BIG TOP. WE’VE LOADS OF OTHER FAMILY FUN ON THE FARM WITH SHEEP SHEARING DEMOS, WELLY WANGING, HOOPLA PLUS ALL OUR USUAL FARM PARK FUN.

Everyday from Saturday 23rd May until Sunday 31st May. Open everyday 10am til 5.30pm.

Plus all the usual farm park fun... Pedal Go Karts / Farmyard Trail / Ride-On Tractors / Trailer Ride / Barrel Train / Big Pigs Bouncing Pillow / Giant Sandpit / Piglets Pillow / Animal Petting Barn / Crazy Farm Golf / Olym-Pigs Assault Course Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe Grange, York, YO32 9ST Telephone 01904 499183 / www.pigletsfarmpark.co.uk

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Find out more and book at vents www.astrocampus.org.uk/e .

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THeATre

THEATRE nights out AND

GrAND oPerA HoUSe

To book: 0844 8713024.

THe HiSTory BoyS (8TH-13TH JUNE) Set in the 1980s, The History Boys is a comic drama about adolescent schoolboys. A tale of an unruly bunch of bright, funny sixth-formers in pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university, a maverick English teacher at odds with the young and shrewd supply teacher, a headmaster obsessed with results, and a history teacher who thinks he’s a fool.

theatrical event returns! Set in a new, purpose built 1000-seater venue, this breathtaking show, featuring the original locomotive from the film version of The Railway Children, is a truly unique theatrical experience.

Join Roberta, Peter and Phyllis on an adventure of a lifetime as they tell the story of how they became The Railway Children.

JoSePH roWNTree THeATre Visit www.jrtheatre.co.uk

BUDDy: THe BUDDy Holly STory (5TH-12TH AUGUST) Pick Me Up Theatre presents the show which charts the story of the rock and roll icon Buddy Holly and features all his greatest hits including That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Oh Boy and Rave On. The original london production ran for more than 5,000 performances, making it one of the longest-running West End musicals.

york BArBiCAN

To book, call 0844 8542757.

THeATre royAl

CAMel (8TH JUlY) Classic survivors in the ultimate sense, CAMEl build upon on the overwhelming success of their recent UK and European tours with a brief return to the spotlight.

To book: 623568.

Tickets for the 2015 panto, DICK WhIttInGtOn AnD hIs MEERKAt, are on sale now! iN foG AND fAlliNG SNoW (26TH JUNE-11TH JUlY) Mid 1840s York: The British nation sets a course to dominate the world, driven by the sweat of the people and the power of steam. As George Hudson sets forth on his journey to build the great East Coast rail network at any cost, the people who build it, along with investors and passengers, are caught up in the reckless extravagance of his great adventure. Told by a cast of over 200, audiences will move through the National Railway Museum’s collections and end up in a new purpose built theatre. Experience an amazing story brought vividly to life by the people of York.

THe rAilWAy CHilDreN (31ST JUlY – 5TH SEPTEMBER) Taking place at The National Railway Museum, the fantastically successful

HoNk! (27TH-30TH MAY) A musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Anderson story ‘The Ugly Duckling’, performed by York light Youth Theatre Company. The musical is set in the countryside and features Ugly - a cygnet who is mistaken as an ugly duckling upon falling into his mother’s nest and is rejected by everyone but his mother.

TriBUTe To Bev JoNeS (11TH JUlY) A musical spectacular in honour of composer Bev Jones, including Bev’s own work, excerpts from his forthcoming production The Penny Millionaire, and guest performances from York light Opera Company.

UPSTAGe CeNTre yoUTH THeATre, MoNkGATe

Visit www.upstagecentre.org.uk GoDSPell (23RD-27TH JUNE) The legendary rock musical from the composer of Wicked, skilfully performed by York light Youth theatre Company. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, are used as the story of Jesus’s life dances across the stage.

CANTerBUry TAleS (3RD-4TH JUlY) York People First’s theatre company ‘Once Scene’ present a fun retelling of Chaucer’s legendary stories.

STePHeN JoSePH THeATre, SCArBoroUGH Visit www.sjt.uk.com

roMeo AND JUlieT (9TH-13TH JUNE) Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece proves that love is a force to be reckoned with. Romeo and Juliet will never grow old and neither will this story; this is a love story that was, is and will be again. Tobacco Factory Theatre is delighted to welcome the young Russian director, Polina Kalinina, as the company’s first guest director since Jonathan Miller directed Hamlet in 2008.

THe WoMAN iN BlACk (19TH JUNE-2ND AUGUST) The gripping theatrical exploration of terror that’s been thrilling audiences of all ages for more than 25 years, returns home to the Stephen Joseph Theatre where it all began. Since that debut it has enthralled over seven million people worldwide with its unique blend of suspense, drama and bold stagecraft.

roMeo & JUlieT

iN THe foG AND fAlliNG SNoW

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last weekend Gini had a crazy garden party at her place, where copious amounts of punch and cocktails were consumed. But before you worry about Gini having to scrub her patio clean following some sort of drunken debauch, the party-goers in question were her grandkids, and the drinks were all nonalcoholic. Inspired by how smoothly that went, here are some perfect punches to ladle out to the kids this summer.

GRANITA

Boil two cups of water and add sugar until it becomes a syrup.

Meanwhile, add lemonade, orange juice, ginger ale and sparkling water to a large bowl, before pouring in the syrup. Add lots of ice. Cut oranges into slices and add a cherry to the top of each. Then put these ‘islands’ on the surface of the punch and watch as they float. Tastes good too!

ORANGE DREAM PUNCH Fill a pitcher half full with orange juice, before sprinkling in powdered sherbet. Mix the two until the orange juice is very frothy, and then add ginger ale to taste.

Add some orange slices to the top. Because it looks fancy.

Make syrup like with the floating island punch, and then add it to a container along with watermelon puree and the juice of one lime. Pop it in the freezer, but occasionally vigorously stir with a fork.

Once ready, the granita should have a slush puppy-like consistency and can be served in shot glasses (spoons optional)!

Say konnichiwa to delicious food

Hola!

When selecting a kind of food to enjoy for a special night out, Argentinean might not immediately spring to mind. However, just like Argentina itself, the cuisine is a great mix of flavours and textures, drawn from different cultures and traditions. Pampas Restaurant in Sutton-on-theForest is the place to try Argentinean food for yourself, with their speciality being the beef. Sourcing the meat directly from Argentina, the cattle roam on the plains (or ‘pampas’) all year round, the result of which being a truly delicious steak. Pampas offers a warm welcome to all, so to try something unique and different (that’ll you definite want to recommend - check out their reviews on Trip Advisor), book a table today.  Visit www.pampas-steakhouse.co.uk Argentinian Steakhouse

Market Days

Pa m p as

hARROGAtE FARMERs MARKEt Cambridge Street; second Thursday of every month, 9am-3pm.

KnAREsBOROUGh tOWn MARKEt Market Place; every Wednesday, 8.30am-4pm.

hELMsLEY MARKEt Market Square; every Friday.

MALtOn MARKEt Market Place; every Saturday.

KIRKBYMOORsIDE MARKEt On the cobbles of the main street; every Wednesday.

nORthALLERtOn FARMERs MARKEt Northallerton High Street; fourth Wednesday of every month, 9am-3pm.

KnAREsBOROUGh FARMERs MARKEt Market Place; third Sunday of every month, 9am-2pm.

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FLOATING ISLAND PUNCH

OtLEY FARMERs MARKEt Market Place; last Sunday of every month, 9am-1pm.

Oriental food is about so much more than that greasy chicken chow mein you’ve noshed back several hundred times... and Wagamama is the place to experience it.

Centrally located on Goodramgate, York’s own Wagamama is the Mecca of Japanese cuisine. There you can get a taste of the Orient, with a delightfully modern twist.

How about beef teriyaki donburi, coconut seafood broth, chilli squid, chicken ramen, and warm tofu chilli salad to name but a few? Wagamama’s menus are extensive, and no matter what your tastes, or your experience with Japanese food, there will be something to tuck into and enjoy. They also do take out, allowing you to enjoy the chefs’ expertise in your own home - without having to live in downtown Tokyo.  Visit www.wagamama.com/restaurants/york

PICKERInG InDOOR FLEA MARKEt Off Market Place; daily.

PICKERInG tOWn MARKEt Market Place; every Monday.

RIPOn FARMERs MARKEt Town Square; third Sunday of every month, 9am-2.30pm.

RIPOn tOWn MARKEt Market Square; every Thursday, 8.30am-4pm. sELBY FARMERs MARKEt Market Place; first Wednesday of every month, 9am-1pm.

sELBY tOWn MARKEt Split across two sites in town centre – Market Place and Micklegate; every Monday, 9am-3pm. shAMBLEs MARKEt Off Parliament Street; 9am-5pm every day. sKIPtOn MARKEt High Street; Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9am-5pm.

YORK FARMERs’ MARKEt Shambles Market; 16th May, 9am-5pm.

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NeWS iN Brief

Pull the other one!

If you are preparing to embark on a road trip this month, we bet you wished your boot was bigger. If you’re struggling to fit all of your luggage in there (try blowing up the inflatables only when you arrive at the beach), a tow trailer or roof rack would really come in handy. Harland Fletcher should be your first port of call in that case, to visit their new towing supacentre on Flaxley road, Selby. All your towing needs can be met by the experienced and qualified team at Harland Fletcher, from towbar fitting, trailer sales, cycle racks, roof boxes, and even reversing cameras and parking sensors. Whatever it is you need, now you know where to tow… we mean, to go. Call 01757 606460.

Market your talents

Budding acoustic musician? How would you like a place to perform and hone your craft, while earning a few quid from a huge passing audience? That is just what the Shambles Market is offering, as they look to fill daily performance slots in the newly created food courtyard. Steve Shooter, interim markets manager at Shambles Market, said: “With plenty of outdoor seating and fantastic food kiosks, we’d like to encourage visitors and residents to visit Shambles Market for an alfresco lunch throughout the summer. We want to help create a lively and enjoyable atmosphere for all by offering York’s budding performers a guaranteed space to play.” Musicians can book one or two-hours slots to perform acoustically by calling 07983 956500 or emailing Steve.Shooter@york.gov.uk

A proper ‘community’ stadium TEXTEFFECT words that work

With the recent news that the future site of York’s brand new community stadium is in the hands of the archaeologists, it won’t be long until the building work itself starts. To that end, City of York Council are inviting local construction companies to attend a special ‘Meet the Buyer’ event at West Offices on 1st June, 10am-3pm. Although ISG is the company that will be handling the majority of the stadium’s construction, the Council are still very keen to involve as many local people and businesses as possible. If you would like to help build something that will be at the very heart of our future community, register for the event at www.yorkcommunitystadium.co.uk

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WE OFFER: •Rewarding job: Helping others is something you will find heart warming •Good rates of pay: £8 per hour •Flexible guaranteed hours: Full & part-time hours including mornings, We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable evenings and weekends and caring people, who have the ability •Paid mileage: 31p per mile and passion to make a vulnerable •FREE DBS Check person’s day a little easier and less •5 days paid training based in York lonely. You must have access to your •Up to 28 days holiday own vehicle. Previous experience is not essential as full training is provided. •Career opportunities Full and part time hours will suit people from various lifestyles and availability.

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Power Heating

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yorkshire Central Plumbing 116 1A Rapid Response Acomb Plumbing Services All Cisterns Go BPH Services David Kaloczi Plumbing Direct Boiler Co Direct Boiler Co DJC Plumbing Fensome Plumbing Gas Servicing Glen Plumbing & Electrics Haxby Plumbing and heating Ken Hamilton Plumber and Tiler Kenson Gas & Plumbing Kris Hanson Plumbing & Heating liam Gray Plumbing luke Mitchell Plumbing Plumbing by Taylor Poppleton Plumbing & Heating RJB Plumbing T Whitelam Plumbing & Heating Tom Plumb Websters Plumbing & Heating York Boilers ltd

115 114 116 116 115 3 116 116 115 117 115 116 117 116 117 115 116 117 117 117 117 117 116 117

PROOFREADING York Proofreading & Editors

60

PROPERTY SERVICES Concept Building & Design

109

REMOVALS/STORAGE A2B

117

van Man york

117

A1 Vans Mr Shifter Yorkshire Removals of Hornsea

117 117 117

ROOFING

SOLICITORS Crombie Wilkinson

75

Mitchell’s Solicitors

34

Coles Solicitors Harrowells Harland & Co Hethertons Solicitors Ware & Kay

75 11 32 19 7

SPORTS/CLUBS/ACTIVITIES york Golf range

30

New Earswick Bowls Club Yearsley Pool York Sport Village

31 30 86

TILING York Ceramic Tiling Services Fitness Pitman Training

44 79

TRAVEL/HOLIDAYS york Cars

128

Amigo Travel Yorkshire Cottages

29 32

VENUE HIRE Haxby Memorial Hall

15

WINDOW/DOOR REPAIRS PvC Window Doctor

119

DR Glazing Window Solutions

119 119

WINDOWS/DOORS/CONS D.G.M.S Windows

25

eliments

26

JG Trade Windows

21

orion Windows

13

Advanced roofing

117

Quickslide Windows

128

elite roofing

119

york Trade Windows

9, 7

N Malarkey roofing

119

P James roofing

119

Access All UPVC Repairs 119 Cloudy2clear 15 Crystal Clear Home Improvements 27 Darren Mark Gray Upvc Windows 113 Inceil Conservatory Insulations 5 Mark Two Windows 119 Square Deals ltd 3 York Millennium Window Centre 14 Yorkshire Windows 7

roofs Above

119

T&S roofing

119, 6

Abbey Property Repair 117 Able Roofing (York) 118 Future Roofs 118 Haxby Roofline 118 John Pletts Roofing 118 Kev Jackson Grp Fibreglass Roofing 118 Mark Winters lead Work 118 Robert Emmett Roofing 117

WORKTOPS/KITCHENS Dales of Thirsk ltd

43

Work Top Man

40

SHOPS/STORES Cycle City

2

PHOTOGRAPHERS liberty Jayne Photography Portfolio Studios

79 80

PLASTERING Colin Hardgrave

114

Paul Bell Plastering

114

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