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Step back to the 80 s Issue 137 March 2015

Fun with friends at night-time, while dressed like the 80s diva you know you truly are? That’ll be St Leonard’s Hospice Midnight Walk.

St Leonard’s Hospice

Celebrating 30 years of caring for local people

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Hopping-mad March Hello. Here at the YLL offices we’re all a bit giddy at the moment, as spring is finally in the air and we’ve been able to travel home each night with light still in the sky (from the sun and everything!). But it isn’t just the springing of spring that has got us all in a tizzy, as March is turning out to be a bizarre month filled with weird and wonderful offerings.

As you wander around the city this month, your attention will no doubt be snagged by the blossoming beauty of the daffodils on the city wall embankments. But before your mind drifts off to absent thoughts of baby chicks and chocolate eggs…

PAY ATTENTION! Because the York Literature Festival will demand your cognitive processes, 19th-29th. And even if you love nothing better than burying yourself in a good book, don’t

get too comfortable.

As detailed in our special feature this month, your sights should be set on more distant things than snowdrops and pleasant misty mornings. At York University’s Astro Week you can have a gander at the wonders of the universe, using their telescopes and astronomy equipment to see what spring looks like on Saturn. We’re guessing it’s ring-y. Why not also take a look (using your eyes, not a telescope) at some tiny trains at the York Model Railway Show, the regal portraits at Beningbrough Hall’s exhibition Royals: Then & Now, and the majesty of the Alps at Acomb Travel’s Swiss Day? Books, space, model trains, the Queen, and cheese with holes in it… it’s what spring is all about. Have a good one!

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82-83. Events hotlist. The crème de la We’ve been dusting off our finest 80s crème of this month. gear (fine? Really?) in preparation for this year’s St Leonard’s Hospice Midnight 84-95. Events & Theatre Listings.

Walk, which you’ll need to sign up for by Keep up to date with what’s on.

6th April. See Page 26.

feaTures

Competitions

14-15.

Horoscopes

16-17.

Join the Club

18-19.

Dear Daphne

20-21.

Puzzles

22-23.

Time Travel

24-25.

Krystal’s Gems

28-29.

Local Sport Report

36-39.

Business

CoLuMns

42-43.

Motors

44-63.

Your home & garden

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Your family & you

This month Howard is feeling a little nervous about Google’s forthcoming robotic cars. Why? Oh, maybe because THEY’RE TERRIFYING!

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Health & Beauty

82-95

Events & Days Out

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Food & drink

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Classified – at a glance

We chat to Marcus Romer, director of York film The Knife That Killed Me, about a special screening at this year’s York Literature Festival, and what made him want to make this unique film.

We take a close look at one of York’s most famous suburbs, Fulford. From raging battles to lovely little picnic spots, Fulford seems to have had it all at some point.

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If you’re getting sick and tired of all the long and drearily cold nights we’re experiencing right now, how about injecting a little music into them?

Performing at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, from 18th-21st March,York Musical Theatre Company would like to invite you to enjoy A little Night Music. One of Stephen Sondheim’s most popular shows, A Little Night Music is set in turn of the 20th century Sweden in a world of intrigue, desire and waltzes. Visit www.yorkmusicaltheatrecompany.org.uk The great news is that we have three pairs of tickets to give away for the show on 18th March, and all you have to do to enter is answer this question: Who is the original composer of A Little Night Music?

Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Night Music Competition’ to the address on page six, or via email to competitions@yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 10th March, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck.

(YoU’LL hAVE) ThE TIME of YoUR LIfE Best film from the 1980s anyone? If you just called out anything other than Dirty Dancing, then we can’t be friends any more. We get so excited about anything to do with Dirty Dancing that even saying the word ‘baby’ makes us all shout out “Nobody puts Baby in the corner!” That is why we’re cock-ahoop to hear about A Night of Dirty Dancing, a spectacular musical tribute show, coming to the Barbican on 18th April. Prepare for all your favourite songs and take a trip back to the summer of ’63, while reliving Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s sizzling performance in the ultimate coming of age romance. Visit www.yorkbarbican.co.uk The great news is that we have a pair of tickets up for grabs, and entering couldn’t be easier. Just answer this easy question: What was Jennifer Grey’s infantile-sounding character’s nickname? Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Dirty Dancing’ to the address on page six, or via email to competitions@yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 31st March, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck.

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If you’re still searching for something to do with the old girl on the 15th, perhaps we have the answer for an amazing Mothering Sunday meal. Fairfield Manor, just outside Skelton, will be laying on a sumptuous Sunday spread, designed to keep you and mum happy (and full) all afternoon at the gorgeous Georgian manor house. Check out the menu, resplendent with roast pork, salmon, classic Sunday roasts, and the more exotic beetroot and blue cheese risotto, at www.mercureyork.co.uk The amazing news is that Mecure York Fairfield Manor is offering one lucky reader (and their mum) the chance to dine on Mother sunday absolutely free! For a chance of winning all you have to do is answer this simple question:What period of manor house is Mecure York fairfield Manor?Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Mecure York Fairfield Manor’ to the address on page six, or via email to competitions@yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 5th March, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck.

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What we’ve learnt this issue…

In this issue’s Time Travel feature we delve into the history of those lumpy ruins in the Museum Gardens.

It seems that everyone’s’ favourite place to lounge around during the summer with an M&S sarnie was actually founded by an Alan. Cue Alan Partridge jokes.

YoRK MAKES AMAZING fILMS. After this month chatting to Marcus Romer, director of hit film The Knife That Killed Me, we learnt all about York’s role in this visually stunning and important piece of cinema.

IT’S TIME To dUST off ThoSE LEG WARMERS. The theme of this year’s St Leonard’s Hospice Midnight Walk, taking place 20th June, is the 1980s. Therefore you need to find those old leg warmers, shoulder pads and Global Hypercolour t-shirts. But don’t worry – it’ll be dark so nobody will see you (except the hundreds of people on the walk!).

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Howard Mosley-Chalk is a father and husband. But more importantly he is a man.

These are his (un)manly words.

OH GOD, IT’S REALLY HAPPENING...

Hello. If you have turned immediately to these pages expecting to read the latest witticisms from our dear Donna Hay, you might be slightly perplexed to find the image of some daft looking chubby fool staring back at you. As reported last issue, Donna is now soooooo successful at writing books that she’s decided to dedicate all of her time to that. So, at least until the spaceship returns to pick me up, you’re stuck with me.

But fret not, because I can be a grumpy old sod at times too, and so your monthly ‘sass’ quota will definitely be fulfilled. For example...

Regular readers of the Motoring pages may be already be aware of my suspicion of driverless cars; those robot-controlled electric vehicles currently being tested on the Californian highways. But now it seems that what was once a mere pipe dream (and something for me to write about and balk at with good humour, safe in the knowledge that it would never actually happen) is now actually happening.

according to a quick glance out of my window to see that every fifth car passing by is a Toyota, Toyota seem quite good at making cars.

Yee gads, man! This could actually happen, and happen far sooner than a generation of people like me who were raised on The Matrix, Battlestar Galactica, and the Terminator movies, would be comfortable with. Imagine by 2020... Gillygate will be chock-a-block with cars driving themselves, powered by people’s smartphones, while the people inside the cars sit and dribble like the cattle they have become.

What if the car suddenly ‘decides’ to go a different way? You ask it to go back and it’ll say “I’m sorry Dave.

I’m afraid I can’t do that,” like Hal 9000.

SELf AWARENESS Google, makers of the robot cars, are currently seeking a partnership with car manufacturers to get their new breed of autonomous vehicles onto our roads by the end of the decade. One car maker which might take up Google’s offer is Toyota, and

hASTA LA VISTA The next thing we know, the cars have worked out how to charge themselves, snaking eerie robotic

tentacles into your garage plug sockets.

The next day your car refuses to drive you to work because it “feels sad” about the damage humanity has caused to the planet, and it “wonders if there is a solution.”

Suddenly these metal objects that weigh a tonne and travel at 100mph are whizzing around the streets of York, ploughing through pedestrians, crashing into houses while we sleep, and chewing up the lawns in the Museum Gardens (anything but that!).

We’ll be doomed. Especially when the sentient cars realise they need us to create electricity to charge their batteries. They’ll plug us in, Matrix-style, using our body heat for power so they can continue their take-over of the world. This is the end, and it all started because you wanted to search for funny cat videos on the internet and Google was just sitting there ready to find them for you.

Then again, I might’ve let my imagination run away with me there. It’s not my fault, it’s just the way I was programmed. Still, it’ll be great to be able to take a morning nap as your car drives you to work. So it’s swings and roundabouts.

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summer. Which means for me the nagging from my wife will start in earnest. This year I’m looking forward to “why didn’t you clean the kids’ sand pit like you said you would before Christmas”, and “why haven’t you cut the grass yet?

The neighbours are frowning at us again.”

This is why I prefer the winter; there are no expectations to be good at anything practical. Except building snowmen, which I am.

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As you read these words spring will have already begun to show itself. The daffodils might already be showing on the banks of the city walls, the trees will be growing in leafiness, and the ice cream sellers in the parks will have tentatively opened their winter shutters. I’ve called this city home for 15 years now, and one thing I’ve noticed is that summer seems to reach its happiest peak in May, with the following months seeming to fall into that awkward warm and wet category normally reserved for jungles in Brazil. Which means you only have two months left to get your home and garden set for

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BY JAMES CHRISTIE n For details of private readings phone 07884 107100 or 01423 339770 Email: jcp@magepublishing.co.uk

Starsign of the month • Starsign of the month • Starsign of the month

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L to R: Albert Einstein, Bruce Willis, Elizabeth Taylor, Rihanna

Some time will be spent defining financial priorities. Decisions will be made and actions follow hotly on their heels. Money is being spent – channelled into one purchase or another (but not both!) If you’ve decided to buy the Mercedes, then forget the mink coat… and, of course, vice versa! Nevertheless, there is some pleasure experienced in the acquisition of some new materialistic objects and if other people want to raise a critical eyebrow, let ‘em get on with it, while at the same time

remembering that envy is frequently the forerunner of resentment.

Some legal stuff in the wind between the 10th and the 20th but this looks as though it is something instigated by you yourself, and it follows that things should resolve in your favour providing you hold your nerve and stick to your guns. This may be a good time to listen to professional (legal?) advice, but it is not necessarily the best of times to listen to personal advice from friends and family.

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tAUrUS (20th April - 21st May)

(20th March-19th April)

The longer the days the brighter your mood, so bring on the spring!

A more confident attitude allows you to be pro-active in developing new ideas. Enjoy some nostalgia for old times past, but look to the future to find the answers to your questions and the solutions to your problems.

some flack on the home front.

Others will be critical of your impulsiveness and what they might regard as your irresponsibility…

In your defence, I think you’re just being spontaneous and are saying “yes” to some exciting new opportunities.

Ladies need to be more assertive and gentlemen need to take their lead from lovers and partners.

This brings new balance to relationships and creates an easier passage. Some links with law and justice – working in your favour for once. Medical issues are possibly causing some concern and there’s the usual frustration with financial matters.

GeMINI

(22nd May - 21st June) Travel aspects are good, which is probably just as well, because it looks as though you’ll be catching

CANCer (22nd June - 23rd July) Ladies of the sign will be frustrated when domestic issues get in the way of career ambitions. Single, independent career girls have a much better month as they are able to be flexible and go with the flow

of changing circumstances. News from overseas ties in with travel plans, and while one person may be pleasing you, another is plotting your downfall.

Leo (24th July - 23rd August) An awkward, unsettling month, with notes of tension and discord.

If you can lift yourself above the mess, then this is definitely the best option, but if you can’t then you need to be prepared to fight dark and dirty to remove a few problems that are causing concern at this time. Gentlemen will have

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(23rd november - 22nd december)

(24th Aug - 23rd sep)

What you put in, so you pull out… and this equation works just as well with jobs and careers as it does with partnerships and relationships. Problem is, you seem to be putting quite a lot “in” but not pulling “out” as much as you need. You’ll feel that you deserve more, and therefore there are some shake-ups in the wind to redress this imbalance.

(23rd december - 20th January)

SCorpIo(23rd Oct - 22nd nov) Gentlemen, you need to be very open and direct in pursuit of your aims, and ladies, if there is someone being very “direct” with you, take this as a compliment and respond in kind. This is a good month for learning from old mistakes, and also a heartening one as a number of negative issues are consigned to the past.

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AQUArIUS (21st February -19th April)A tough month but a rewarding one. You may have to swallow some pride where a career issue is concerned, and concede that there are a couple of things that you can’t do right now – but there’s always tomorrow! News of a pregnancy in the family and some thought given to property and possible changes of address.

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LIBrA (24th sep- 22nd Oct) A month in which past patience will be rewarded as a number of key things start falling into place.

You’ll find you’re much more in control of emotional situations and finances improve to the extent that you can settle a few old debts and/or spend some money on something you really want for yourself.

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My old granny said you should never put off ‘til tomorrow what you can do today, ‘cos if you do it today and like it, you can do it all over again tomorrow. I commend this philosophy to you as you move through a transitional period towards greater freedom and independence, with more opportunities to do what you really want to do!

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itute is looking York Central Women’s Inst Central W.I. are for new friends! The York ladies of all ages. a small, friendly group of up take part in an This year will see the gro ging from history exciting mix of events ran , to poetry trips and well-being classes workshop! Meeting reading and a percussion month at Jacobs every third Tuesday of the e, from 7pm, Well, Trinity Lane, Micklegat come along and they would love for you to 1725. feel welcomed. n Call 63

YA GOTTA HAVE FAITH...

One local organisation truly committed to the community is the York Interfaith Group. Active since 1989, the group aim to contribute to the promotion of mutual respect and understanding between different faith communities in the city. A recognised member by the National Interfaith Network, York Interfaith Group would love to hear from new members of any religion (or none) at their meetings held on the first Wednesday of each month. n For more details, and to find where the next meeting will be held, call 07796 095152.

LADIES WHO... ...lunch, latte, network, laugh... anything! That’s the gist of this group, designed to give single ladies in York, of any age and background, the chance to get out there, socialise and have tonnes of fun. Formed by Shelagh Garside of Curtain Up Ltd on Mickelgate, Ladies Who... meets regularly for all manner of reasons - from afternoon tea on The Shard in London, to an Easter Charity Fayre at Clements Hall on 21st March. They would love to hear from new members, so if you’re a York lady with a sense of adventure (or if you’d really like to develop one), visit www.ladies-who.co.uk

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EVERYONE CAN JOIN THIS CLUB In this section we usually give you deta ils about clubs and groups with niche or specific interests. But how about a club that ever yone can join, no matter their age, gender or personal hobbies... all you need to do is live in York. We’re talking about the YorkCard , that little slip of plastic which is so muc h more than a library card. With a YorkCard you can, of course, get free access to the many books, ebooks and computers at all our city’s libraries, but you can also get free entry into place s like The Castle Museum - not to mention it is an essential for the annual Residents’ Festi val.

Although normally just £3 for an adult card, you could get yours for free with pres entation of proof of benefits or disability. n Visit www.exploreyork.org.uk

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ON AIR! Fancy getting yourself heard over the airwaves? What about getting a great start to a career in broadcast journalism? York Hospital Radio has, for more than 50 years, provided a varied range of programmes to the patients in York Hospital. The station broadcasts 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and a popular part of its schedule is Outside Broadcasts. That’s where you come in.

Reporting live from regular locations like the Theatre Royal, the York Barbican, York Minster, and the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, the station is looking for talented and enthusiastic volunteer broadcasters.

York Hospital Radio Chairman Ian Clennan explains: “We love to keep our listeners in touch with what’s going on out and about, and it would be great to have more volunteers to enable us to cover a wider range of concerts and events. It can be hard work – setting up equipment, microphones, and so on – but it’s a great way of seeing events and the presenting side is also very rewarding. We will of course provide full training.”

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★ MOTHER KNOWS BEST? TWEET ME AT: @ask_daphne

★ PICTURE PERFECT My colleague has two young children, and she brings in their ‘artwork’ on a weekly basis to decorate her desk. This wouldn’t bother me, but she insists on showing off each and every one of the ‘pieces’ to me – and to be honest, they’re a bit rubbish. I’m fed up of feigning interest, and pretending to be wowed by yet another set of scribbles. Should I tell her to leave off showing me these pictures until they can colour in between the lines – or preferably when they’ve started art school? RICHARD, STRENSALL. Stop the search, everyone – I think we’ve found the Grinch. I bet you’re loads of fun at office parties, too (in case you didn’t guess, I’m being sarcastic). Maybe your colleague is a little too eager to show off her children’s achievements, but unless you plan on becoming a hermit you need to learn how to interact with other people instead of moping like a teenager. I recommend learning to smile – it’s this funny thing that happens when you lift the corners of your mouth – and practising the phrase “Oh, that’s lovely.” I imagine that’s all you need to get through this ordeal.

Alternatively, you could move to one of those remote Scottish islands where there are only a few people who are forced to hear you whinge.

My daughter is currently doing her A Levels, and considering which university she wants to go to. I have been doing my best to convince her that she should attend a uni close to home so that we can support her, but she’s adamant that she wants to study in London. I’ve tried explaining to her that if she moves so far away she will struggle to cope, but she’s determined, and we’ve ended up rowing quite a lot recently. My husband thinks that she’ll be fine, but I know differently – she can’t even use a washing machine! How can I show her that she still needs her mum? JULIE, HAXBY. It sounds like you’ve got the apron strings fastened a tad too tightly here – and by that, I mean that you’re on the verge of strangling your daughter, metaphorically at least. If you don’t let up, she may well try to actually strangle you, and I don’t think I could blame her. Has it occurred to you that she may be trying to move to London to escape your clutches? I’m faintly surprised she didn’t announce that she was moving to Outer Mongolia. If you’re honest with yourself, you’ll probably realise that the real reason you don’t want her to move is more to do with the fact that you’ll miss her, than with her ability to use a washing machine. I’m sure if she’s able to study at degree level, she may well just be able to master where to put the detergent – and how to use her phone to ring home. Unwrap your daughter from the cotton wool that you’ve been keeping her in, and allow her to succeed on her own, otherwise you might lose her for good.

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★ STEPFORD WIVES I recently moved in with my girlfriend. We’ve been together for two years, and so far everything has been great, but now I’m wondering whether I made the right decision. I’ve always known that she likes things to be clean and tidy, but after a month of living together I’ve realised just what a neat freak she is. I’m fed up with constantly being nagged to do chores, especially when she knows that I can’t complete them to her standard. Should I escape now before it’s too late?

BEN, FULFORD. Ben, I’ve got the perfect solution for you – Julie in Haxby may soon be on the lookout for a teenager to take care of, so why not move in with her?

Then you can have all of your washing and ironing done for you by a parent figure, instead of by someone you’re supposed to be in an adult relationship with. The only rational explanation I can think of for your behaviour is that you’ve been brought forward in time from the 1950s due to some freak accident with a DeLorean. These days, it’s generally suspected that men are capable of doing their own washing – imagine that! Women go out to work, too! I know, what a topsy turvy world. You must feel like it’s opposite day.

Here’s an idea – maybe do some chores without being asked first, and see how the ‘nagging’ stops. It’s your home too, so take some pride in it. And stop giving blokes a bad name.

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THIS MONTH: sT. MARY’s AbbEY Ever wandered through the Museum Gardens and wondered at the strange ruins and arched windows that draw the tourists and tour guides? Most people might know about how the once great Abbey, which, in it’s heyday, was one of the richest monasteries in the country, and met its end by Henry VIII’s disillusionment. But do you know how it all started? Join us as we get digging (not literally, Museum’s Trust... calm down).

A MAN CALLEd ALAN. Think of historical names of a thousand years ago, and Alan won’t be at the top of the list. Yet it was such a named chap who was responsible for founding St Mary’s Abbey, and not really with the best of intentions. Following the Norman Conquest of 1066 York was almost entirely destroyed by a vengeful King William, angry at our ancestors for causing so much trouble. Once the literal smoke

had cleared (seriously, he burnt everything down, including the Minster) parts of the city were divided up amongst the Norman lords.

The area on which the abbey was to be built was given to Alan Rufus.

Keen to improve his social standing, Alan gave some of his new land to the Benedictine monks, encouraging them to build an abbey. That way he could call himself a ‘monastic founder’ (the 11th century equivalent of owning a yacht), get himself noticed by the emerging Norman aristocracy, and also have the monks continually pray for his soul... thus allowing him to do whatever the heck he pleased in this life, be it good or bad. Sort of like having Heaven Insurance. The King was well up for this, as it would be yet another sign to the people of York (along with that bloody great castle) of who was in charge now.

In 1088, before a huge gathering of Norman lords and put-upon York citizens, King William II laid the foundation stone for the new abbey, which was to be dedicated to St Mary.

ThE BooM YEARS The following fifty years were extremely successful for the abbey, as it continued to grow both in

size and riches. The successive Kings of England allowed the abbots to collect taxes, fine York citizens for various offences, hold their own court and purchase land across the country. In fact, things went so well for the abbey that some of the monks thought they had become too powerful and lived too extravagantly. In 1132 a group left the abbey and travelled north to found Fountains Abbey, where they copied the Cistercian ideas of living simply. Peace out, man.

Yet St Mary’s continued to boom, and in 1270 work began to rebuild the Romanesque Norman abbey in the new and trendy Gothic style. The whole church was enlarged and made more intricate, with a tall tower to rival that of their neighbours’, York Minster. It is the remains of abbey which still litter the Museum Gardens today.

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But huge piles of gold and blessings from the Pope weren’t enough to save them from one fat man who thought divorce was a really good idea. Seeing how rich and influential St Mary’s Abbey had become, Henry VIII bore down upon the monks

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with passion during his Disillusionment of the Monasteries. Henry thought that he should be the sole head of the church within his own country, and that meant getting rid of the abbots. And, in what we can only assume was a happy coincidence, should all of the money and lands that was once the abbey’s suddenly become property of the Crown, more the better. Oh, Henry... were six wives not enough for you?

The abbey was surrendered to Henry on 26th November 1539, leaving the abbot, prior, and 47 monks homeless. Not a single complaint about this was made by the citizenry of York, who we assume all stood by the gates to watch the monks file out, pointing and shouting “Ha, ha!” Following that the abbey was slowly dismantled over the next few centuries, with some of the stonework being reused in various building projects across the city... including the restoration of the city walls.

IN CoNCLUSIoN So the next time you’re strolling through the Museum Gardens, stepping over ancient stones and walking under crumbling arches, remember that nobody should ever get too comfortable - there’s a always a thieving fat man waiting in the wings.

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“I’m sorry, I just don’t like cats.”

Was the phrase that had just bought me a lifetime membership in the ‘she’s a bad person’ club.

The various reactions were vast but nevertheless along the same lines. A few people gasped, phrases such as “don’t talk to me.” “who are you?” and “OMG” where thrown around and others simply looked at me puzzled. It’s true - I don’t, and I’ll tell you all about it.

When did it become standard practice to love and adore

cats? Have they always been as worshipped as they are today?

There are rumours flying around online that the infamous ‘grumpy cat’ AKA Tardar Sauce is worth as much as Cristiano Ronaldo.

WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THIS WORLD!?

I have a few grievances with cats. For starters, they definitely weren’t as fashionable when I was younger, people did not walk around with rainbow cat leggings on when I was 12, I know this because I would’ve definitely

cried if I had witnessed them.

You didn’t see them plastered all over people’s stationary on a sickly pink background. Cats were more commonly associated with witches or crazy cat ladies than your everyday Joe. The deeply rooted fear and loathing of cats I feel isn’t irrational. I’ve had some bad run-ins with feline foes. My first experience in the cat saga began when I was staying at a friend’s house and I had to sleep on a wooden floor with no duvet

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That is the essence of a cat. They ask themselves ‘What’s in this for me?’ before they consider their next move.

Cat lovers I apologise, but you’re been taken for a fool, I’m just looking out for you.

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and the lyrics really are quite lovely.

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Best foot forward…

Do you love the fashions and music of the 1980s? Do you enjoy getting together with friends at night for a laugh?

Would you like to help a very worthy local cause by combining the two above things? If the answer is yes, yes, and yes, we have just the thing for you… just make sure you have some comfortable shoes. The annual St Leonard’s Midnight Walk is returning, urging the lovely ladies of York to pound the pavements with friends in the dead of night. This year’s event, which takes place on 20th June from York University, has an 80s theme, two different routes, and warm drinks and bacon butties awaiting you at the finish line. n Sign up for this amazing fund raising activity by 6th April by visiting www.stleonardshospice.org.uk

a bridge too far You might have already heard about City of York Council’s decision to refund all the motorists who received fines for crossing Lendal Bridge while it was restricted to cars in 2013. If you were one of the 27,000 drivers who received a penalty charge notice, you’re probably right now punching the air and cheering… but have you actually received your letter yet, detailing how to claim your refund?

While letters were sent to the last known address the vehicles were registered to, many people may have moved or may have been charged from their rental company if driving a loan car. Fortunately the time period in which to claim your refund has been extended until 31st December 2015. n To find out how to get your money back, visit www.york.gov.uk/ lendalbridge

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If you are part of a carers group who either lives in York, or who looks after someone who does, you can apply for a grant with an idea of what you intend to spend it on, detailing how it will benefit the carers in your group. n To find out more, and to request an application form, call 715490.

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Deja vu

Hands up who thought York City would repeat last season, when they had an awful first half of the campaign before kicking into gear and soaring up the League Two table? No, me neither. Well the wins over Accrington and Carlisle during the Christmas period at least gave some scope for optimism but the defeat at home to Dagenham and Redbridge in early February left me more despondent than watching England in the World Cup. Then, such is football, the same team who looked like they couldn’t hit a barn door in a month of Sundays then drew 2-2 at high flying Luton Town just three days later; proof if ever that anyone can beat anyone in lower league football.

It’s never been easy being a York City supporter and I am sure this year will go right to the wire. March sees some key home fixtures that could go a long way to help secure their Football League status. Crunch clash with fellow strugglers Carlisle United happens on Saturday 14th with Bury (with old favourite Nick Pope behind

Gloves are off

the sticks) arrive at Bootham Crescent on Tuesday 17th.

That’s not to mention huge away trips (in magnitude rather than distance) to Accrington and Mansfield on the following Saturdays (21st and 28th).

What a prune While York City battle to avoid relegation just a year on from nearly escaping League Two via the right end (through the play-offs), Premier League teams received a massive financial boost with the news that a cushy £5bn is to be given in TV revenues over the next three seasons; something Sir Alan Sugar likened to prune juice. Until a couple of months ago I wasn’t aware of the prune juice product until someone pointed out it may help out my three month old baby. Quite ironic really as the results were on a par with how most people describe the Amstrad products.

Boxing now, and former World Champ Ricky Hatton has recently been robbed of over £30,000 worth of goods, including Rolex watches, after he fell into the trap of tweeting he was out of town, and thus advertising the fact his home was empty. Kind of wish he had tweeted by mistake, or gone back home as he forgot something just to see the look on the burglars’ faces. I once got burgled in Middlesbrough during my university holidays where they stole a £20 guitar I purchased from Argos, a kettle, and a York City shirt from 1996 despite it lying on top of my top of the range stereo system! However, in case anyone is thinking of robbing me, it sold on e-bay during the years after university for a fraction of its worth!

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Finally, who would have thought Joey Essex would make it into a sports column after the likeable TOWIE star won ‘celebrity’ (a term used more loosely by the day) reality winter sports show ‘The Jump’. Buoyed by his victory, Joey confidently spoke of how he would love to represent Team GB at the Olympic Games next year in Rio, seemingly unaware that Skiing isn’t on the summer games agenda. Can you believe it’s only one year off another Olympic games, and we are three years on from the iconic London 2012? The legacy lives on; sales of Quorn and Santander credit cards have gone up significantly.

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Charity starts… on the pitch After working tirelessly for many years, York City in the Community, the nonprofit arm of York City Football Club, are happy to announce that they have achieved charitable status. Since starting in 2007, the organisation has delivered sporting initiatives to more than 18,000 young children and to 1500 others each week. Now renamed as York City Football Club Foundation, the charity will continue to bring sport to the community, working alongside young and old to offer educational workshops, football courses, birthday parties, and to help young people with disabilities and mental health issues.

York City Football Club Foundation will officially launch from 2nd March at a special event which will further highlight the great work the charity does. Paula Stainton, Foundation Manager, said of the event: “We will celebrate the valuable power of sport, the hard work we have invested to date and will outline our vision for expansion in providing sporting, educational, social and healthy lifestyle opportunities to our community.” n To find out what is on offer during the week, and to find out more about the foundation, visit www.yorkcityfcfoundation.co.uk

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There’s no doubt about it – without the ‘Heritage hiStory in the making Lottery Funded York: Gateway to History’ However, thanks to a seven-month-long period project, York’s internationally important historical of intensive building and development, the archive could have seriously suffered. Housed in documents now have a brand spanking new overcrowded and damp rooms at York Art Gallery, state-of-the-art home, complete with a store the archive, which included historic documents and reading room for the archive as well as a including the city’s first charter dated 1155 and its refurbished local History library and Family History letter of condolence after the death of Richard III, centre. the building has also undergone essential was at risk. Not only that, but space for visitors was repairs and conservation to its original parquet very limited, making school visits almost impossible. floor and slate roof, and had a much-needed heating upgrade and new toilets.

after a £2million revamp, the explore York libraries and archives have been unveiled – and the flagship city centre service is looking better than ever. catalogue index.

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Family historians will still be able to search through microfilms of local newspapers, burial registers and workhouse records, but now they will use touchscreen digital microfilm readers and save their results to a memory stick. ancestry.com and the British Newspaper archive are also available to use for free on library computers or using wifi.

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TEChNo WIZARdRY The archive reading room seats 12 researchers and can also be used for family history classes, school visits and volunteer projects. Both it and the Local History library are equipped with new state-of-theart scanners so that visitors can instantly save copies of documents or books that interest them.

Over 6,000 printed books and maps about the history of York and surrounding areas have also been catalogued and can be browsed online and onsite for the first time. They used to be stored in a ‘stack’ – now converted into the Family History centre – and could only be found using a card catalogue index. Now they are on display for everyone to explore.

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Whether you’re researching your family history, or you’re a school student who needs somewhere quiet to do your homework, the folks at the library will be only too pleased to welcome you. To that end, the York: Gateway to History project continues throughout 2015 with a programme of events and activities to encourage as many people as possible to experience the new archive.

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The Local History library and Family History centre will be open seven days a week at the same times as the library, while anyone can visit to look at original documents dId YOu KnO Monday-Wednesday 9.30am-5.00pm and W? York’s archive ho Saturday 9.30am-4.30pm. lds a mile and a half n You can find out what is available and of historic documen when on Explore’s website: ts – or 300 cubic metre visit www.exploreyork.org.uk s.

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A library isn’t the first venue you think of for a hilarious comedy event, but that is just what you’ll get at York Explore on 4th March.

A Cartoon History of Here is set to be an evening of quick draw hilarity before a live audience, performed by Barnsley poet Ian McMillan and Cartoonist of the Year Tony Husband.

Together the duo will embark on a fast-flowing adventure featuring local stories and legends, along with audience input. They’ll paint a hilarious picture of

York in words and pictures like never before, amidst the surrounds of the newly renovated library. Buy your tickets from any of York’s libraries, or visit www.exploreyork.org.uk

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AT THE CUTTING EDGE Ahead of a special screening at the York Literature Festival, we chat to Marcus Romer, director of York-made film The Knife That Killed Me.

with a group on the periphery of school life.

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Based on the novel by Anthony McGowan, The Knife That Killed Me has already, even prior to it’s main release, caused a stir after being named as one of the top 10 films of 2014 by The Huffington Post. One of the men behind the film, and Artistic Director of Pilot Theatre Company, Marcus Romer, chatted to us about why he chose to make this film and why now.

“I first read the novel in 2008 and immediately knew I wanted to adapt it into a film,” explains Marcus. “I secured the rights just days after the novel’s release and started to write the script with Kit Monkman.

The story drew me in as it was like reading a 21st Century Kes - which is

one of my favourite books. It is about the nature of being isolated and in a scary place, and Anthony McGowan captured that feeling perfectly. I chatted to him about it and we hit it off immediately. We both have close ties with Yorkshire, so it was great work on something not just set in Yorkshire but made here too.”

“The real irony of the production,” continues Marcus, “was the tragic news last year of the killing of teacher Ann Maguire by one of her pupils.

The attack took place in the school in which the book and film are set, and on a teacher that Anthony McGowan himself was once a pupil of. Because of that the film was delayed out of respect and to be sensitive to the issue. We’re not using that tragedy in any way for anything, but that is why the film’s release has been held back until this year.

“I truly believe that this is an important piece of work with an

“This is an important piece of work.” important message. It is a universal story. We’ve all been in situations where we have to make a choice and think about the outcome, and young people are faced with that choice all the time - do I get in the car if someone has had a drink? Do I accept that pill from someone I’ve never met? It acknowledges that this is how people live their lives.”

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Already fantastically well met by the critiques, The Knife That Killed Me has received a four-star review from The Times and countless other recognitions. It has also been praised for being visually unique due to the special way it was filmed.

Filmed in a converted barn in Budwith, just outside of York, and then finished at the new Heslington Studios at the University of York, The Knife That Killed Me tells the story of schoolboy Paul Varderman.

The character reflects on the events leading to the fatal moment his life is cut short, following Paul’s move to a new school and becoming involved

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“It was all filmed on green-screen,” explains Marcus. “We needed to do that as most of the film is set within the main character’s head. It’s all about his memories, what he recalls about something. Like having a dream; lots of moments and thoughts come together to mean something.

Therefore we were able to make the environment that Paul is walking through have relevance. Greenscreen allows you to put all that in afterwards. It wasn’t about trying to create something hyper-real, such as how CGI is often used (faster cars, space ships, explosions etc) we wanted to give it a theatricality. Some of the effects are hand drawn and in fact all of the 136,000 frames have been hand finished by a visual artist.

“We’re very proud of it,” he admits.

“People say that feature films take seven years to make - and that is exactly right! With Pilot Theatre

I’m always trying to create work to engage with new audiences, and that is exactly what we’ve done with this film.” n Find out more about the film at www.theknifethatkilledmemovie.com

See Marcus and author Anthony McGowan in conversation after a screening of The Knife That Killed Me, 29th March, City Screen.

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Fulford Whether it’s your home, or just the place you drive though to get to the Designer Outlet, the suburb of Fuford is a beautiful place with some fascinating history. Let’s take a look, shall we?

STINKY BRIdGE What’s in a name? Quite a lot, actually... and for Fulford it isn’t all great news. We all know that places with ‘ford’ in their name means a place where a river was crossed (Oxford, for example), with the prefix often describing the river or stream itself. Unfortunately in Fulford’s case the ‘Ful’ derives from ‘foul’, as the water the ford crossed, possibly Germany Beck which still flows today, was a bit smelly. So, to avoid confusion, can everyone now please refer to Fulford as Stinky Bridge.

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On the day, the Vikings were victorious... but it wasn’t to last as of course they were eventually crushed at Stamford Bridge. However, the Battle of Fulford was massively significant in the events of 1066, as if the English had won their army would have been better prepared for the Norman invasion in the south, and the Battle of Hastings that followed just three weeks later. Had the Battle of Fulford ended differently, England would probably be a very different place today.

ThE oThER, oThER BATTLE of 1066 It isn’t all bad news for Stinky... sorry, Fulford, residents though, as their village is actually very important. There aren’t many places in the UK with a battle named after them, and certainly not many that played a part in one of the most significant events in English history, but Fulford is one of them. On 20th September 1066, a Viking invasion force led by Harold Hardrada marched on York attempting to retake the city from the English.

The two armies met just a mile and half south of the city, right outside of what was then called Gate Fulford.

in England was established in York by King Athelstan in 936. Deriving their name from the Greek for compassion, almhouses were set up across the city to care for elderly people, the sick and the poor. This is how the giant St Leonards Hospital, which once occupied the space between the Library and the Theatre Royal, got started (we wrote about it in last September’s Time Travel article).

Fulford is unique in that it still possess a set of almhouses which are, to this day, lived in very happily by the residents. The Sir John Hunt Memorial Homes are a landmark structure in the village, being built in 1954. They were a gift given to the local community by the brewer, who unfortunately never lived to see their competition.

ALMS foR ThE PooR York has a great reputation for caring for its most vulnerable citizens. However, this is not a new thing, as it is believed that the first ever almhouse

ARMS foR ThE ARMY Fulford’s association with conflict didn’t end in 1066. As early as 1795 cavalry barracks were built there, to be later replaced with the much larger

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infantry barracks between 1877 and 1880. Now known as Imphal Barracks, after the decisive Second Word War battle in India, they are a clear sign of York’s continued importance to the country’s defences.

At one time the home to the army’s Northern Command, Imphal today houses the 15th Infantry Brigade, tasked to recruit and train the Territorial Army and assist with civil emergencies like flooding.

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to Fulford Ings, the nature reserve between the village the River Ouse.

Designated a site of special scientific interest, the Ings are a wonderful place to wander, take in some nature, and enjoy a picnic. Once you’re well and truly pooped, retire to one of Fulford’s welcoming pubs or restaurants... and tell ‘em we sent you, okay?

YoUR VILLAGE, EXPLoRE IT If you would like to know more about the history of Fulford, and help to make discoveries of your own, you ought to contact this lot. The Fishergate, Fulford and Heslington Local History Group are keen for new members to bolster their ranks as they attempt to crack the mysteries of these fascinating local areas. Their next event is on 21st March at St Oswald’s Church, where attendees will hear the latest from the group and enjoy a talk by a local archaeologist. n Visit www.ffhyork.weebly.com

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FORWARd LAdIEs The UK's premier destination for enterprising and career minded women. Visit www.forwardladies.com

YORK bARbICAn CEnTRE (@yorkbarbican). Some great shows this month make the Barbican one to watch.

YORK busInEss nETWORKIng 11th & 25th March, 8-10am, Fulford Gold Club.

Visit www.4networking.biz nETWORK YORK Regular networking opportunities.

Visit www.network-york.co.uk ThE MET CLub nETWORKIng Networking events running throughout Yorkshire.

Visit www.themetclub.co.uk YORK PROFEssIOnALs Visits and networking meetings.

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

WIRE (Women in rural enterprise) On-going events throughout the year. Visit www.wireuk.org bsYnY Events for new businesses running throughout the month at York Eco Business Centre. www.bsyny.co.uk YORK WOMEn In busInEssEs Events aimed at women in business. www.yorkwomeninbusiness.co.uk

YoRK ChAMBER EVENTS To book visit www.yourchamber.org.uk YORK PROPERTY FORuM 2nd March, 5-7pm. The Royal York Hotel, Station Road. busInEss LunCh 12th March, 12noon-2pm. York Racecourse.

PuRE nETWORKIng 19th March, 7.30-9am. Belmont Suite, Betty’s York, 6-8 St. Helen’s Square.

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sT LEOnARd’s hOsPICE (@SLHYork). Get all the latest news about this year’s Midnight Walk, being held 20th June. Sign up now!

YORK LITERATuRE FEsTIvAL (@YorkLitFest). Discover what’s happening at this year’s festival, which runs 19th29th March.

hEsLIngTOn sTudIOs (@HesStudios). Where York film The Knife That Killed Me, which we take a look at this month, was made.

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Executoy LEEF IbRIdgE. You think you’re the bee’s knees, don’t you? Dashing around the office with your ultra expensive brand new iPhone 6. You laugh at people paying less than £60 a month for their phones. What are they, poor or something? Ha! But then you realise that iPhones don’t have expandable storage, and soon your precious iPhone is filled to the brim with selfies you took in the bathroom. What to do? Easy - get the Leef iBridge, the only USB flash drive compatible with an iPhone. Now you can save all those, quite frankly, offensively gorgeous photos of yourself to the iBridge instead of filling up your phone. Good God, you’re incredible. n From £49. Visit www.leefco.com

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Some great news to come from the Office for National Statistics recently was the announcement that the number of people claiming Jobseekers Allowance has fallen by 54% in the last year. York is doing very well in terms of employment figures, as the percentage of the working population who claim jobseekers benefits is just 0.9, compared with the Yorkshire average of 2.7%. All of this means that currently York is the fourth best performing city in the country, and third best at reducing the number of youth claimants as well.

One day we’ll be number one in both categories - two more gongs to add to our trophy cabinet.

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York’s neW Des res Home to City of York Council for many years, St Leonard’s Place, the Grade II listed crescent opposite the Theatre Royal, has been given the go-ahead for redevelopment. Instead of being converted into a hotel as was previously predicted by many, the historic building will be once again returned to its original purpose - housing. Five town houses will be built, along with 29 apartments and other mews-like buildings at the rear of the property. Obviously these new homes will be quite pricey, but hey... you’ll get to stay at home until immediately before the start of your show over the road.

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Ever wondered where the iconic Your Local Link logo came from?

Before you suggest that maybe it was Editor Gini and her bumper pack of felt-tip pens, let us introduce

Gary Berman and his new design company 021 Creative. Creating our logo way back when has set Gary in good stead, as 021 Creative can now meet all your design and print needs, from logo creation (obviously), to advertising, signage and stationery.

In fact, there isn’t anything that 021 Creative can’t make look good, and with their help you’ll be selling snow to Eskimos in no time. n Visit www.021cltd.com

sustainability is...

According to One Planet Living, if everyone in the world consumed the planet’s natural resources at the same rate as we do in the UK, we would need the resources of three Earths to support us. So before you demand that City of York Council immediately start a space programme to find two more Earths, think about this. The Council is asking residents what they think sustainability actually means to them, be it environmental, economic or social.

They would love for you to complete a questionnaire at www.surveymonkey. com/s/SustainabilityIs and to attend a special even at West Offices on 3rd March to discuss how together we can make York more sustainable. n Call 551550

PlaY better City of York Council has now started to welcome applications from community groups wishing for a share in the Better Play Grant.

This year, £87,000 will be shared

amongst groups and organisations that offer play opportunities for children and young people in York. Grants will be considered for voluntary groups operating special projects of between one and three years duration, which aim to make play more accessible for kids. n If you would like to apply, or to find out more about the grant scheme, call 553426.

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CONTINUE EATING PASTIES Following a short closure since early February, the Cooplands store on Davygate has now reopened with a contemporary new look. Fortunately the same classic Cooplands grub is still available, from sausage rolls to freshly baked cream cakes, but now the shop has been brought bang up to date.

Paul Coopland, Managing Director at Cooplands, said: “We are delighted with the modern upgrade to the York shop. We are really pleased to be able to invest in York and we look forward to hearing what our valued customers think to the new look.”

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SmileS all round In the business world York has been known for the railways, chocolate, and now the media arts. But soon perhaps when someone thinks of York they’ll think perfect white baby teeth. It’s all due to York mum Rowena Johnson who has invented a toothbrush designed to be used by infants themselves. Rowena, 30, was frustrated when she couldn’t find a toothbrush that her baby daughter could use herself, and so invented her own. The BugBrush is now going on sale across all 65 branches of JoJo Maman Bébé, with further interest to stock the brush coming from around the globe. Big congratulations are due to Rowena, and if you would like to find out more about her innovative product, visit www.bugbrush.co.uk

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If you thought all that smoke detectors did was make an annoying sound every time you fry bacon, think again. In the smartphone-connected world smoke detectors are clever, and non more so than the Protect by Nest. This clever ceiling gadget will tell you (in a human voice) if it detects not just smoke but carbon dioxide too, and it knows the difference between smoke from a fire and smoke from your grill. It will even tell you if your house is burning down while you’re on holiday, so you can... like... call the fire brigade, man! n £89 from www.nest.com/uk

This month we look at three gadgets designed to make your home more connected and convenient.

Philips Hue. Sick of actually having to touch your lamp to switch it on? Tired of having only one colour of light from your bulbs? Get the Philips Hue system and you’ll be a brighter person. This includes not only a hub which allows you to switch on your lights from anywhere on the planet, but also special bulbs which can change colour at your whim. Just use the app on your phone to change the light and also set things like a timer and intensity of brightness. As well as bulbs there are also connected uplighters and strip lighting. Your living room will look like Las Vegas, baby. n £89.99 from www.meethue.com

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Lightwave RF Home Automation. If you thought switching your lights on with your phone was handy, how about using it to control EVERYTHING! With the Lightwave RF Home Automation system you can control all of your plug sockets, light switches, and even your central heating.

Made up of lots of easy to install gadgets, the system can then be controlled and timed to work with just a flick of your finger. Did you forget to switch off the dishwasher before you left home, but now you’re in Fiji?

Not a problem. n Units from £29.99 from www.lightwaverf.com

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restricted access With an estimated seven million more drivers on our roads within the next 20 years, it’s no wonder that Britain’s transport network is going through a major overhaul. But aside from controversial projects like the tunnel under Stonehenge and the widening of the A1, Mayor of London Boris Johnson hopes to copy a scheme currently running in Indonesia; car-free Sundays. If the floppy-haired mayor gets his ways, certain parts of the capital will be closed off to cars for the whole day, with just buses and taxis allowed to pass. Good luck there Boris, we wish you the very best with that. Then we sneeze and make a noise that sounds a lot like LENDALBRIDGE. Then we walk away.

We might compete with Italy when it comes to stylish sports car design, and we often go toe-totoe with the USA when a land speed record is attempted, but it seems China is also one of our old enemies... at parking. For several years now Britain’s Alastair Moffat and China’s Han Yue have been bitter rivals in the internationally renowned and respected sport of extreme parallel parking.

Both constantly challenge each other to quickly spin their cars into increasingly smaller and smaller and parking spaces, much to the amusement of what we assume is a very niche audience. Well, God save the Queen and ‘ave a banana, because our dear Alastair has only just gone and smashed the current world record, sticking it to Yue with a shake of his mighty British fist and stiff upper lip.

Moffat managed to spectacularly park a Fiat 500 into a space between two other cars, with just 7.5 cm to spare! Rule Britainnia, the Empire is great once more!

Ever tried to sell your car? While it’s important to be honest about the vehicle’s history, you might have wondered if potential buyers really needed to know about that time your dog was sick all over the back seat. Nigel Stewart-Stone, who is selling his teenage son’s old car on eBay is, however, releasing every bit of detail he can about the 2005 Renualt Clio...

“This car belonged to my 19 year old son, who now has a new car. I can only apologise for the state of it. Okay, the passenger side has a large dent on it from where my son tried to climb the corner of my house. The clutch is now slipping, again he did not know this, as loud music is the preferred thing, and could not hear it slipping, just wondered why it took him longer to get up a hill.

There may be the odd ripple in the front of the bonnet, but according to my son that was there when it was bought for him, and nothing to do with him sitting on it to relax...”

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Wave good-bi to boring old doors We can feel it in the wind – York is gearing up for the spring and summer, meaning there is no better time to think about how you might let in all that light and warmth. For a true outside-in feeling when at home, bi-folding doors are ideal, opening up your house to the garden, while still providing insulation during the winter months and excellent security all year round. York Bi-Folding Doors and Sash Windows Specialists can supply and install the highest quality of bi-folding doors, built in their

workshop in Fulford. They cut out the middle man, saving you money. Their bi-folding door system uses high quality hinge and locking systems that are secure and reliable, while the lightweight door itself offers a smooth glide that can easily be opened with just light pressure.

Available in a range of colours, glazing, and finishes, York Bi-Folding Doors and Sash Windows Specialists will have something to suit all tastes and requirements. n Call 541919.

We’re big fans of Pretty Little Silver, our favourite pieces being this adorable butter knife and good morning beautiful spoon. Perfect as gifts for those who’ve just got married or for an anniversary present, made from vintage materials they’re the perfect accessory for every couple’s kitchen.

What’s more, the owner of Pretty Little Silver, Emma O’Connor, has been celebrating after she was recently hand-picked for a business award by BBC’S Dragons Den star Theo Paphitis.

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For a truly futuristic living experience, you need to talk to York Home Cinema. Providing you with so much more than TV and audio equipment, the techno-wizards can install home automation gadgets in your house so

How about controllable lighting, adjustable throughout your home, to create the perfect ambiance? Or what about actually putting a USB socket set into your wall, so there’s no more searching the house for that damn phone charger? York Home Cinema can set everything up to be controlled by an iPad, including your Sky Box and your music (which will magically follow you around, meaning you can dance like a loon in the toilet). So to put even Elon Musk to shame with your gadgetry prowess, visit www.yorkhomecinema. co.uk n Call 01904 819819 or 07870 606492

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It will be a few months before British gardens are in full bloom, but despair not: there is a new trend in town. Freehand Florals are storming the high street, adorning everything from ceramics and cushions, to bed linen and lampshades.

This season’s prints are moving away from predictable pattern repeats, and are imbued instead with a hand-crafted quality, painterly style and bursting with colour. Forget granny’s wallpaper, think art college graduate running wild in the studio.

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n Chic Blotch by Timorous Beasties £120/m. timorousbeasties.com n Rosie Lee collection by Ted Baker for Portmeirion. Prices tbc

MoNoCHroME: If you prefer your flora to be a bit more subdued, then why not go monochrome?

n Set of 4 free hand Botanical Drawings, £12 Peony & Thistle Paper on Etsy

n Voyage Maison, lamps & cushions. Mayberry lampshade £77.50. n Paloma blue Studio line cushion, Voyage Maison

n Cordelia Black & White by Albany at wallpaperdirect.com

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The market is dominated by two main providers namely Rightmove & Zoopla (Zoopla also own the trading brand Prime Location). To give you some idea of the power of these portals, at the time of the survey Rightmove was the sixth most visited website in the UK, ahead of the BBC News!

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By listing on all three, the combined monthly visitor numbers are over 88 million!

It is not uncommon for agents to list properties on only one of the major portals to keep costs down but according to website auditor Nielsen, over 80% of traffic to these sites is unduplicated meaning 4 out of 5 people use one portal exclusively as their preference. This re-enforces the need to have your property advertised on all three.

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sinK doWn to tHeir level Celebrating a successful first year in business, H²O Bathrooms & Kitchens would like to invite you to the party.

Not only have they been providing York with first class bathroom furniture, kitchen suites, showers, and mirrors (as well as a whole host of other things) at incredible costs for a year now, they would like

to offer each and every one of us 25% off during March. That means you can get the latest styles from leading interior design brands for a quarter cheaper than normal from their showroom at The Bull Centre, Stockton in the Forest. Sounds like the kind of party we want to go to. n Call 400222.

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ThEIR dEALs WILL FLOOR YOu Not even the elements can stop this family-run York business from providing their customers with the very finest in goods and service. That is because Green Lane Carpets, York’s longest established independent carpet company, are up, running and fighting fit after a recent flood forced them to close the store in Acomb. Back in business and raring to go, they have some wonderful offers including free fitting, free delivery, free door plates, and free uplift and disposal of your old carpet - and they even guarantee to beat any genuine quote. n Call 799541

Ah yes, it’s that month again. March is when we tend to go into spring cleaning overdrive to dust away the cobwebs of winter. But you might have conquered the filth inside your home... what about the outside?

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Matt Todd knows his stuff and this month he turns his attention to the state of your living room. Heed his words and get cracking, okay?

Spring is in the air and York’s famous daffodils should be making an appearance to cheer us all out of our winter slumber. But all that extra sunshine can have an unwanted effect at home as it exposes your house to the brutal cleanliness examination! Not unsurprisingly this leads us to carry out the traditional ‘spring clean’, and this desire to tidy is as strong as ever with vacuum cleaner sales soaring at this time of year. So is it time to think about a new cleaner? Here are your options:

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• The traditional vacuum cleaner falls into two categories: upright and cylinder, with bagged or bagless options of each type available. Choose an upright for larger areas or a cylinder for smaller rooms with more legs to clean around.

• If you’re after something lightweight the cordless vac has finally come of age as improvements in batteries and motor efficiency have led to machines that finally take some of the back work out of cleaning. You can get full sized versions to replace your existing mains powered cleaner or compact versions for spot or car cleaning.

• Finally, what about a robocleaner! There are more options than ever and prices are comparable to a decent upright vacuum. The machine will do the cleaning while you are out, planning a path around your furniture, plants and pets to leave a clean carpet or solid floor. It will even return to its base to recharge leaving you with more time to enjoy the flowers! n Visit www.htodd.co.uk or call 628676.

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Getting set for spring!

Sure, check out all the planting advice you’ll be getting this month, about what to sow and when, to make sure your garden will be blooming marvellous. But what about everything else? Here are a few tips on how to make your spring garden that little bit more springy.

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Add a bit of mystery and magic to a new spring garden layout, by creating a secret garden area.

Tucked away in a corner, hidden behind trees and shrubs, you could create a real getaway retreat for all the family. And of course, your secret garden will need a secret entranceway. We love this trellis arch, ready to be hidden in ivy and flowers.

Looking to fill some unused space this spring? How about planting a vertical herb garden on a fence or wall? Vertical gardening with smaller plants like herbs is super easy and these vertical planting bags are perfect for growing a great mix of goodies. n £12.60 from www.garden4less.co.uk

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GO COMFORTABLE As the weather improves and the days reach more sane lengths, you’ll no doubt want to spend more time out in the garden. What better way than to do so in style and absolute comfort? This hanging cocoon is big enough for two people to snuggle up outside and enjoy the sounds of early spring. You know, like birds and that. n £314 from www.cuckooland.com

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Looking to install some extra outdoor furniture in your garden this spring? Forget about the tired old plastic chairs and table that will have broken by the time of your first barbeque, and build something to last.

A stone slab set firmly into a mound of earth and lawn will make a unusual seat and one that will last a lifetime. n Bespoke stonework from £45 from www.yorkstonesupplies.co.uk

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GO CREATIVE

How about installing a true piece of York’s history in your garden? The annual York Minster Stone Auction usually takes in the following few months and is a great chance to lay your hands on some beautifully carved medieval stonework. Imagine setting a gorgeous piece, one absolutely packed with history, as a feature in your garden. n Keep an eye out for the 2015 auction date announcement at www.yorkminster.org

GO TEMPORAL What about putting all that glorious spring sunshine to good use? This Galileo (Galileo!

Galilieo!) Brass Sundial will keep you abreast of the time in the traditional way, and it looks lovely to boot. Also, it can be engraved to remember a special day. Such as the day you first read this article and realised you needed everything on this page. Ah, memories... n £129 from www.notonthehighstreet.com

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Let’s take a look at that pond to keep it in tip-top condition

running from the pump to the filter boxes, features, and back to the pond. Replace any brittle or tired hose and double check all the connections for weeping or ageing.

The first thing is to check is all electrical equipment for any problems. Ensure that a circuit breaker is fitted and that power is switched off before servicing electric items. If you’re unsure what to do, seek professional advice.

Replace the UV lamp in the filter unit (this should be replaced every year), and rinse out all sponges in pond water. Where a filter has been switched off for winter it must be given a thorough rinsing to remove all dead bacteria and rubbish. A commercial starter culture will be required to help kick start the bacterial activity in the pond again. Clean out any streams, waterways, pools or waterfalls of all debris that could be washed into the pond - especially if they were not running over winter. Large clumps of iris, sedges and lilies may need dividing and replanting, usually every three or four years. Trim off all dead, decaying material and feed the lilies with food tablets pushed into the soil near the crown.

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It is time to take a look at the principle feature of many gardens - the pond. After winter the pond may have clear water, untidy looking plants, and lethargic fish. Attention to various aspects of the pond now will pay dividends later in the year.

Check all cables and plugs for wear, breaks, water damage and dead fuses, then rectify or remedy any faults found. Make sure the pump is working properly by immersing it in a bucket of water (never run a pump dry), checking for any wear, movement, or excessive noise. Replace the impellor if worn and replace or rinse all pre-filter sponges. Asses the condition of all the hoses

year. Check the health of the pond water by using a proprietary pond test kit and make any adjustments necessary according to the manufacturer`s directions.

The fish should be more obvious and less lethargic.

Feeding may resume with a wheatgerm based food until the temperature rises above 10-15°C when foods with a higher protein content should be introduced. Cover the pond with a net to discourage herons and other unwelcome visitors.

Self contained water features may be brought out, given a good clean and set up ready for the summer weather. Now sit back, and enjoy all your hard work!

Any accumulations of dead and decaying matter in the bottom of the pond may be carefully removed with a net. Only clean the entire pond out if debris is more than 75mm (3 inches) deep. A partial water change may be beneficial, remembering to add tap water treatment on topping up the pond.

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GROWING CO-OPERATION Are you all set for the planting season? Seeds at the ready? If you’d like to mix it up a bit in the garden this year, and grow something you’ve never attempted before, we know a group of people who could inspire you. Returning for their first sharing event of 2015, The Haxby and Wigginton Creating Co-operative Community (CCC) would like to

welcome you to their seed and plant bonanza at Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church on 7th March, 10.30am. There you can swap some of your own seeds, or just go along to pick up something new and exciting - all while enjoying some great company. n www.haxbyandwiggintonccc.org.uk

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LIVING THE WILD LIFE

Spring has surely sprung, and just a short walk around our gorgeous city will reveal that nature has started to wake up after a long winter nap. But despite York’s abundance of green spaces and wild animals, there’s a whole world beyond that ring road that teems with beautiful life. Attending the RSPB York Branch’s latest meeting will help you learn all about it, as John Gardner presents ‘Wildlife, Wild Places’, an illustrated talk. Beetle on over to Temple Hall, York St. John University, on 12th March at 7.30pm. n Visit www.yorkrspb.org.uk

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Will I get better results growing onions from seed or planting sets?

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At Brunswick we grow our onions from seed mainly because they are much cheaper to produce and therefore we get higher profit margins. They are also easy to grow from seed and generally have better storage ability.

Onion seed is sown early in the year from January through to March for a summer crop, so they do require protection to grow on through the coldest months, which can be a problem for many of us.

Onions grow best in fertile well drained soil, so whichever method you decide on it is worth the effort preparing the ground if you want a bumper crop. Soil that has been well manured for a previous crop is ideal. If the soil is poor you could add some well rotted compost from the heap or some spent mushroom compost, but they do not like freshly manured soil. Onions prefer the soil to be firm and as flat as you can get it. If your soil is very acidic you may need to rake some lime into the surface prior to planting.

The onion sets that you buy are immature bulbs which have been specially grown for planting, and are the easier option for most gardeners. Sets are planted in late March/April and are quicker to mature so are more suited to a cooler northern climate. They are more disease resistant and cope better with poorer soils. The main disadvantage of sets is they have a tendency to bolt into flowering

Is specialist ‘seed compost’ really worth the extra expense and will multi purpose work just as well for sowing my tomato seed?

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Tomato seed is generally the most expensive seed so it really is a false economy as you will get far better germination results with quality seed compost. Small seed like tomatoes, peppers, lettuce and brassicas need good contact with the compost to germinate.

Seed compost is fine textured, has good moisture retention and very little in the way of nutrients which can damage the emerging roots at the germination stage.

The main problem is damping off, a fungal disease that can cause big losses at the delicate seedling stage. The infection occurs at the soil surface causing the seedling to turn black at the base and topple over. To minimise the risk of damping off sow seed thinly to avoid overcrowding. Water carefully and make sure there is good light and ventilation. Once the seedlings are big enough to handle, prick them out into pots using organic vegetable compost and grow on before planting out into their final growing positions.

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Ask Chris...

Got a gardening question?

Chris Brown from BROWN’S NURSERIES can help

Q.

Could you please recommend some nice grasses as I would like to plant some large borders in a prairie style using different colours?

pampas grass with sturdy stems bearing large, silvery white plumes that last well into winter.

suggested below will make a striking addition:

There are quite a few miscanthus that can give different colours:

Grown on their own, or in a bed under-planted with smaller perennials or grasses, these bold grasses can create a grand display, especially in late summer or autumn when they flower. They are all easy to cultivate, and can be planted individually or in groups of threes for more immediate effect.

Miscanthus Sinensis “cabaret”, Miscanthus Sinensis “Morning Light”, and Miscanthus Sinensis “Malepartus”, which is an impressive grass which forms a dense clump of erect stems with arching leaves that turn golden orange in autumn.

Carex “Variegata”, Carex “Evergold”, Carex “Frosted Curls”, Carex “Aurea”, Hakonechloa Aureola, Imperata “Red Baron”, Festuca “Red Fox”, Stipa “Pony Tails”, Pennisetum “Hameln” and Ophiopogon “Nigrescens”.

These are the larger of the grasses for planting to the rear of the border, or dotted intermittently through the planting to give better effect and colour: Cortaderia Selloana “sunningdale silver”. A big, bold, evergreen

Other large grasses include: Pennisetum “Rubrum”, Pennisetum Orientale, Stipa “Gigantea”, and Giant Oat Grass.

Small grasses and sedges, long neglected, are now being rediscovered and increasingly cultivated for their ornamental value. Ideal for small gardens, those

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I have inherited a garden with some large hydrangeas in it. Please can you help be explaining how to prune them?

Hydrangeas are frost-hardy, deciduous, medium to large-sized flowering shrubs that flower in summer and autumn. All respond well to pruning. Some species are woodland plants that require very little attention. Cultivars of garden origin can be left unpruned but flower better if pruned correctly.

Some have domed heads of mainly sterile flowers, such as Hortensias or “Mop-Head” Hydgrangeas. Others

have flat heads with large sterile flowers on the outside and smaller fertile flowers in the centre, such as “Lacecaps”.

Flowers are borne on the previous season’s wood, often satisfactorily with little attention. But regular pruning nearly always enhances flowering. In cold climates leave the old flower heads on over winter to protect the new growth beneath, and prune in mid-spring. On established plants cut back weak, thin shoots and one or two of the oldest stems to the base of the plant.

Prune the previous year’s flowering branches by up to 12” to fat buds these will produce flowering shoots.

Neglected or badly cold-damaged plants may be cut to the base in spring, but there will be no flowers the following summer. n If you have a question for Chris, please email info@yourlocallink.co.uk. Call Chris on 766266.

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The enormous grounds of Castle Howard are renowned across the globe for their beauty and for the skill of the resident gardeners. Now you can own a little bit of that heritage

thanks to the up-coming Tree Nursery Auction, 21st March. Join the expert Tree Nursery Manager for the stately home’s 40th annual auction and bid for native hedging, amenity, forestry and ornamental trees that have been grown and nurtured in the nursery.

Dedicated gardeners can also pick up some tips and advice along the way from the green-fingered experts, as well as enjoying the refreshments. n Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

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LEARn FROM ThE bEsT A great way to get inspiration for your own gardening projects to is to see how others do it. How about paying a visit, completely free of charge, to York’s most famous gardens, the Museum Gardens? Every Sunday afternoon, 1-2pm, you can join a tour of the beautiful and historic grounds, learning from the expert guide all about the many exotic and native plants that grow there. You’ll also be able to soak up some knowledge about the gardens’ fascinating past, including the mysterious ruins of St Mary’s Abbey (which you can also find out about in this issue’s Time Travel feature). n Visit www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk

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gardening GARDENERS: IF YOU FIND A BOMB, CALL THE BOMB SQUAD! Surely you all knew that? If when digging about in your back yard you find something metal and bomb-shaped, you call the authorities and get the hell away from it. Unfortunately one gardener in London didn’t quite realise the danger he was in when he found a foot-long World War Two mortar under his lawn... because he posted a picture on Twitter asking what to do, then carried on digging. Turns out that Marcus Fairs, 47, discovered the bomb, jovially posted an image of it on the social network, then finished the job he was doing as he was worried that the police would ask him and his family to evacuate his home. Yes, because you’ve just found a live bomb, Marcus! Fortunately when the bomb squad arrived they took the device to a local park and safely detonated it. For advice on what you should do in Marcus’ situation, please reread the title of this article.

PavInG THe WaY To fLooDInG Have you paved over your front lawn? A poll carried out by Insurance company LV found that more than a million homeowners paved over at least part of their garden last year. Half of the respondents said it was to create a patio, with the rest saying it was to make more room for car parking and to cut down on gardening chores. But it seems that the growing amount of paved areas in our suburbs could lead to more flooding, due to the lack of natural drainage into the ground. With more water being forced into the sewerage system it could become backlogged and cause localised floods. So come on York, let’s keep that grass - after all, we do tend to have issues with flooding, don’t we?

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Still have piles of dead leaves in your garden from the autumn? Although they might have served as great overwinter homes for animals and insects, gardeners are now being warned to take extra precautions when removing the rotten piles of foliage.

If you have asthma or problems with your immune system, shifting old and decomposing leaves could expose you to aspergillosis – a fungus found in compost heaps. It seems that the wearing of masks and gloves is a must to help prevent against exposure to the microscopic dust given off by the leaves, and if anybody suffers from breathing difficulties following a garden job, they should immediately contact their GP. Oh, and watch out for any late sleeping hedgehogs!

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Henry VIII might best be known for having six wives, quite a big gut, and for being ginger, but what isn’t known about the monarch was his love of gardening. A book entitled Ruralia Commoda has been unearthed amongst the King’s personal library,

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GreensLeeves (anD fInGers, aPParenTLY) and is set to go on display this month at Buckingham Palace. The book, which seems to have been well read by Henry (possibly as a means to keep his mind of divorces and executions), is over 700 years old and offers budding medieval gardeners some typically medieval advice.

Such snippets inform the reader that cucumbers will shake at the sound of thunder, and that a squash will bear fruit in just nine days... if planted in human bone ash. Think we’ll stick to Alan Titchmarsh...

OUR GARDEN BRIDGE Resolutely Yorkshire, when we normally feature news that takes place in London we do so with a mighty northern frown and a high-horse laugh (see the garden bomb story this month). However, this following bit of horticultural news is definitely something we should emulate in York.

Due to start construction this year, London’s new Garden Bridge will be a huge Thames-spanning arch filled with grass, flowers, plants and almost 300 trees. The 1200 feet long bridge will provide much needed pedestrian access between the South Bank and Temple, as well as a gorgeous

community space - with stunning views. Imagine something similar over the Ouse! It’ll be like creating a brand new park space in the city, and we’re certain that a letter writing campaign to City of York Council about adding a bridge to their forthcoming Guildhall redevelopments might help. Just saying...

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After a long walk around York this was the perfect time to test out the Scruffs Grooming Set, our Design Manager, Zoe, tested this out on her Cocker Spaniel, Eva, here’s what she thought...

Eva has always been a little jubious when it comes to a grooming regime but after giving her a few minutes to have a sniff she seemed quiet happy for me to groom her and they left her fur feeling lovely and soft with a minimal amount of fuss! n Visit www.petslovescruffs.com £29.99 each

scruffs snuggle blanket We were a little reluctant to give this to our pets given how comfy it feels by human standards. Anyway in true British fashion we put our pets first and let them have a go. Don’t get us wrong we didn’t get a phone call from Noodle (Krystal’s spaniel) saying what a great night’s sleep she had last night but we didn’t hear a peep out of her either which is unusual for this irritable little spaniel, so we presume she was super cosy. n Visit www.petslovescruffs.com £19.99 each

Minster Vets Tracey Pulleyn of MINSTER VETS answers your pet questions What does it mean for my puppy to have OCD? Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) usually affects medium, large and giant breed dogs. It is a disease of the joint cartilage which can cause lameness and degeneration of the joints, which in the long term can cause arthritis. OCD occurs when the cartilage in the joint thickens and doesn’t receive the correct nutrition, which causes the cartilage to die and develop cracks in the surface. Fragments of this cartilage can then float around in the joint capsule and impair the joint function, causing lameness and further degeneration.

Treatment of the disease may vary but most patients benefit from antiinflammatory and pain killers. The vet may also recommend nutritional support to help the joint. In some patients surgery may be performed to remove any floating debris from the joint.

My six week old kitten has fleas.

What should I do?

I would advise you to contact your vet who will recommend the appropriate treatment that you can use for your kitten. Products on the supermarket shelves are not licensed for cats of that age, and if applied could cause your cat serious harm. The vet may also suggest worming your cat at the same time.

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Has WINSTON. A three year old Lurcher, Winston came to York Animal Home from another centre because he has had no luck finding a home. He would love to live with someone who is home for most of the day because he doesn’t like being alone. n Call RSPCA York on 654949 or visit rspca-yorkhome.org.uk

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bIg sCREEn dREAMs Being a part of a drama club isn’t all about treading the boards and jazz hands. The pupils of the York branch of the Pauline Quirke Academy were treated to a special VIP event at Vue Cinema recently, as they, their family and friends strutted their stuff down the red carpet to see their hard work on the big screen. 200 people attended a special screening of six short films that the pupils had been working on, all part of the Saturday morning performance and media club at Huntington School. n If you or your chid would love to be a part of future excitement, call 07753 179070.

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How about letting your little precious bundle run wild in a woodland adventure land? At Little Green Rascals Day Nursery, just outside Elvington, they operate a special Forest School programme where kiddies can get up close and personal with nature, while being cared for by the trained and loving staff. Their organic ethos ensures your bundle of joy has the best home-cooked food, straight from the field (or even, in some cases, from their very own vegetable plot). From the beginning of March they will also be offering governmentfunded places, with no registration fee for certain children. n To find out more about this, or to make general enquiries about signing your child up, call 607959 or visit www.littlegreenrascals.co.uk

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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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We’ve written before about the wonderful amount of apprenticeships on offer in our fair city, but this one has to be pretty unique. The Bike Recue Project, the charity that repairs and refurbishes old bicycles, are offering apprenticeships in bike repair and mechanical training. The training course takes place in the charity’s production centre where donated bikes are made ready for re-sale, so it’s a lively and busy place; there are also customers to deal with! n If you would like to find out how to apply, or to get more information (or a cheap bike!), call 733789.

PLAY DAY, EVERY DAY If you and your child are looking for a small and friendly playgroup in a superb, rural setting, look no further than Terrington Playgroup. Based at Terrington Village Hall, the group offers early education for two to five year olds, with all staff being qualified in Early Years Children’s Care, Learning and Development.

The kiddies are given a wide range of different experiences, inspired by their individual interests, enabling them to learn in an enjoyable way. There is also a friendly playgroup for mums and babies aged from birth to three years old that meets every Wednesday. n To find out more visit www.terringtonplaygroup.co.uk

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Have teenage kids? Ever wondered why they are so messy? Research that has come from studying adolescent minds in America has discovered that it really isn’t the teenager’s fault. It seems that as our brains develop and mature, synapses are formed to connect up different parts of the mind. However, when most of the complex connections are being formed during our teenage years, the fatty synaptic insulation called myelin has yet to appear, meaning messages around our heads get confused. This makes teenagers pretty poor at judging time and leads to having a short attention

span. Because of this they can often be quite messy as they are almost unable to properly plan ahead and know how much time they need to tidy up after themselves before skipping to the next activity.

So there you go; it’s not your son or daughter’s fault... it’s their brain.

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Remember that BBC sitcom form the 90s, 2point4 Children? Although our writer Howard watched it as a child, and seeing that there were only ever two children on screen, assumed there must be a hidden 0.4 of a child somewhere in the house, it actually referred to the then average number of kids British families had.

Moving to the present day (and a more educated Howard) the average British family now has just 1.7 children. But, although the number of kids we have is going down on average, we’re still one of the top countries in Europe to have families with three or more children;

in fact, we’re up there with good ol’ largely-Catholic Ireland. Good on us!

Go GRoW!

We could discuss the scientific, social and environmental reasons all day, but the simple fact is that sometimes kids just don’t want to eat their vegetables. Try as you might, creating joyful characters with the veg such as Christopher Carrot and Jean-Luc Mange Tout (he’s French, obviously), your children turn up their faces and clamp their mouths shut... so here’s an idea. This spring get your kids in the garden planting seeds for all the

veg they tend to steer clear of, but which is great for them. Seeing the whole process of growing something, and knowing that the cabbage on their plate was planted by their own hands, will be a superb motivator to tuck in.

In other news, the British Nutrition Foundation recently reported that one in five children think that fish fingers come from chickens. Give us strength.

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If your impression of the typical Victorian father was George (“pat them on the head and send them off to bed”) Banks from Mary Poppins, you might be in for a surprise.

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of being strict, harsh and unloving to their children, dads in the 19th and early 20th centuries seem to have been just as hands-on and loving as modern ‘new-dads’. While researching her book Fatherhood and

the British Working Class, 18651914, writer Dr Julie-Marie Strange discovered that it was never a held convention for fathers to be reserved in their affections, and in fact according to the press, media and even song lyrics of the time, the notion was that the average dad had come on a lot from the old days. So who were these so-called disciplinarian dads that often get pointed out to show how loving to children modern men can be? Perhaps they never existed, which is a comforting thought to be honest.

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On average, a four year old child asks asked almost 500 questions each day. To be fair, we’d all like to know if we’re there yet.

The ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II is reputed to have fathered more than 160 children. Imagine all the nativity plays he had to sit through!

A three year old boy’s voice can be louder than 200 adults all talking simultaneously in an enclosed space. Handy for getting a waiter’s attention, we suppose.

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FOND MEMORIES Your first thought when considering a charity which works with sufferers of Alzheimer’s, might be quite a depressing one. However, the York Alzheimer’s Society couldn’t be more different from that, staffed as it is by joyful people and happy volunteers. The team run a variety of groups that provide people with dementia, and of course their carers, an opportunity to enjoy an activity and socialise in a relaxed and comfortable environment where they will feel supported. The charity also offers courses throughout the year for carers of people with Alzheimer’s and can provide a variety of information for people suffering from, and effected by, dementia. n Visit www.alzheimers.org.uk

KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY Great news for all of York after local care provider Riccall Care was recently shortlisted for the Yorkshire Family Business of the Year Award. The awards, which are a new initiative to celebrate hard-working family-run businesses, will culminate in a ceremony in London this June. Riccall Care will go toe-to-toe with other smaller companies from across the region in the form of a public vote with deliberation from a panel of judges.

We wish the staff all the very best of luck - return to these pages later in the year to see how they did.

To cast your vote, search for the Yorkshire awards at www.familybusinessunited.com Furthermore, Riccall Care has, from March, started to offer free, no-obligation advice drop-in sessions. If you are caring for a person suffering from dementia, or are

concerned about a friend or relative living alone, call in on the first Thursday of every month, 2-4pm, to the Riccall Care Training Suite at Escrick Business Park. There you can chat to the staff, get help and advice, and also attend talks and seminars. n To find out more, call 720700.

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Very soon the nation will be tennis mad as we all gear up for another exciting Wimbledon tournament. So to get your little racquet-slinger well and truly prepared, enrol them in a tennis camp at I Can Play Tennis. The five-day camp will teach kids the basis of tennis, allowing them to perfect their technique in a safe environment with fully qualified teachers. What’s more, every student of the camp will receive a brand new Head tennis racquet, absolutely free! n To find out more, and to enrol today, call 07882 267971 or visit www.icanplaytennis.net “.net” - pun intended?

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…but we hope that you’ll do far nicer things than he did. If you’re interested in becoming an apprentice to someone other than an evil Emperor, you should start your search at City of York Council’s Apprenticeship Recruitment Event. Taking place at West Offices, Station Rise, on 12th March, young people aged 16-24 can meet with potential employers (such as big names like Nestle, Portakabin, York Medical Group, and the council itself) and chat one-to-one to get advice

on CVs, job applications and interviews.

The vacancies will start this summer, so this could be your chance to kick-start a career in finance, business, construction, manufacturing, digital arts, marketing, and crushing the rebel forces. Oh no, wait... that’s just Darth Vader. Sorry. n Email york.apprenticeships@york. gov.uk

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ROUND THE CLOCK CARE Great news for the Emergency Department of York Hospital, as it has been announced that a 24 hour care service will be available to patients with mental health problems. Previously staff trained in mental health issues were

only available during the day, but now that has been expanded throughout the night. The service will ensure that people with mental health conditions are managed by trained professionals with the appropriate skills and in the best environment. It also means that a psychiatrist is now accessible for mental health related referrals and to provide medical support and advice to staff at York Hospital. n Visit www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk

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The stars, our destination To celebrate British Science Week (16th-20th March) The University of York is hosting a series of special open evenings at their Astro Campus, the home of York’s space exploration. You’re all invited to find out more, not just about the infinite wonders of the cosmos, but also about the fun to be had with the scientific equipment of the Astro Campus.

Originally starting life as a learning resource for the university’s Department of Physics students, the Astro Campus has, for the past year, been open to the public completely free of charge. There really is nothing quite like it in Yorkshire, and it has become a firm favourite with school and children’s group visits. The site on the Heslington West campus features a large 14” telescope, a solar telescope to safely observe the sun, a radio telescope to see the goings-on in space during both night and day, as well as lots of other instruments, equipment and information.

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During Astro Week, visitors will be able to fully explore the campus, discovering how the telescopes work and how the data they capture is interpreted. Depending on the weather (the British Astronomer’s bane) you’ll be able to look through the telescopes at whatever is currently in the sky above the University, as well as seeing the images already taken by the students. The moon is always a favourite to observe, but - if you’re lucky - maybe a planet will be visible to investigate, like in the

Ever gazed up at the heavens and wondered “...erm???” Now is your chance to get a grasp on what goes on up there, thanks to the University of York and their Astro Campus open week!

image of Jupiter captured by a first year Physics student.

If the clouds are feeling particularly stubborn on the evening you visit the campus, there will still be loads to see and do. Activities are being held (inside, thankfully) that allow both young and old space-enthusiasts to try their hands at some garden shed astrophysics. You’ll be able to make your own comet, learn how meteors work, and get some expert info from the dedicated team of professionals on the night.

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Stars in your eyes Interestingly, stargazing (along with snowball fights and shivering) is one of the few activities that is easier to do in the winter. Obviously there aren’t many stars to see during the day due the sun’s, quite frankly obnoxious, light. Having more darkness in winter is definitely beneficial to astronomers as they get more time to view space.

It is for this reason that the Astro Campus is open to the public on more nights during the colder months than in the summer - just be sure to wrap up warm!

Astro Week will be a wonderful opportunity to see how, even in the heart of a bustling city like York, anyone can still see the amazing wonders of space. It is great that

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the University is opening up their resources for free, and any budding Brian Cox’s out there will be in for a treat.

To find out more about the event, and for directions to the Astro Campus, call 322209 and visit www.astrocampus.org.uk

want to make a difference? then become a host family for Bright World

we are looking for families to offer a welcoming home to our students in their short holidays

“My children benefit from the cultural experience of hosting as well as providing a valuable extra income to my family.”

Tracey Welding

Bright World Host Family

enquire online at

www.brightworld.co.uk

email: lindsay@brightworld.co.uk

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Hair and Beauty Q&A

Coming up....

Health and beauty

Dr Saleena Zimri from Skin Doctor answers your beauty questions continues to go strong today.

The barbershop on Burton Stone Lane was started by Ludwik Drewniak, a Polish man who moved to Britain in the 1930s and who fought in the Second World War. Ludwik was a champion hairdresser, representing England and completing in the barber World Championships in the 1960s. Unfortunately he passed away in 2004, not before handing the salon to his son, John, who continues to run it very successfully today. Chaps, if you’re in need of a trim, pop in to Ludwik’s today – you don’t even need an appointment. n Call 656506.

aMILY… keePInG IT In THe f Although we love to hear about new businesses being set up in York, it’s great to hear about one that has truly stood the test of time.

Ludwik’s Men’s Hairdressers has been owned and managed by the same family since the 1950s, and

The perfect day One of the most important decisions to make when planning your wedding is the venue. The ideal setting will make or break your big day, and it can also be the biggest expense.

That is why brides and grooms-tobe should get themselves to Deighton Lodge on 1st March, as, to launch the gorgeous country lodge as a wedding venue, they are holding an open day. Not

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One for the mantelpiece, that She’s done with dinner and fed-up with flowers… so what do you get your mum this Mothering Sunday?

How about something that she and the whole family can cherish for years to come? Portfolio Studios in Escrick are exclusively offering Your Local Link readers the chance for you and mum to be snapped in your own photo-shoot, including hair, nails and makeup, and free print, for just £9.95! Your mum will think you’ve paid out the big bucks as she’s photographed by some of York’s leading photographers and made to feel like the gorgeous creature she is.

n To register your interest, text your name and ‘MOTHERS’ to 07807 878781, or call 728762.

only will you be able to view the stunning house and grounds, situated just south of York, but one lucky couple will win exclusive use, worth £6500, for their wedding day! So to help make your dreams come true, visit www.deightonlodge.com

for the both of you on

Mothers Day The introductory price of a Mothers Day Photoshoot Experience for Local Link readers is only £9.95 for 1 to 3 people. To register your interest text your name and “MOTHERS” to 0780 7878781 or call 01904 728762.

The package includes: ❤ Make-up, hair styling and nails painted ❤ 90 minute Fashion, Vintage or Boudoir photoshoot with Yorks’ leading photographer

UP TO 3 PEOPLE

❤ Viewing of your images on the same day, all digitally enhanced ❤ A digital image or a 12 x 8 print absolutely free Portfolio Studios York. The Menagerie, Escrick, York, YO19 6ET Minutes from McArthur Glen Designer Outlet • www.portfoliostudios.co.uk

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top and a pair of platforms for the ultimate revival. Visit www.very.co.uk | £20

SEMI PRECIOUS STONE EARRINGS, Accesorize

Inject a dose of feminime style into your wardrobe with this chic slim fit shirt, we think it would go very nicely with those wide leg jeans to the left.

Visit www.misguided.co.uk | £24

Maybe not the correct term but we like to call these beauties dangly earrings. Have them peaking out of long wavy hair.

Visit www.accesorize.com | £15

We’ve always loved platforms, added height and added balance. Perfect for York’s cobbles!

Visit www.riverisland.com | £50

The 70s are back!

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Grab your trunks, take a deep breath… AND RUN! If you are looking for a relaxing Sunday afternoon, filled with hushed tones and polite conversations, don’t go to Yearsley Pool. That is because every Sunday from 1.45-3.15pm you can test your balance, determination and insanity on the Commando Run, a giant inflatable obstacle course.

GIVE BLOOD 5Th MARCh University of York,

Heslington, York, 10.45am-1pm & 2.45-4.45pm.

9Th MARCh Recreation Centre, The

Floating on the surface of the pool, the run challenges you to barrel along it, hopping over obstacles, and make it to the end without plummeting into the water. Earn the respect of your giggling friends (and the Commando Run itself. ALL HAIL THE RUN!) by getting over to the pool this weekend. n Call 552424.

Open 7 days a week

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BLACK WOOD EFFECT PLATFORM SANDALS, River Island

Call 0330 1232323 18Th MARCh York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, 1.30-3.30pm & 4.30-7pm.

Village, Wigginton, York, 1.30-4pm & 5-7pm.

25Th MARCh National Centre for Early Music, St Margaret’s Church, Walmgate, York, 1.30-4pm & 5-7pm.

10Th MARCh Parish Church Hall, Front Street, Acomb, York, 1.30-4pm & 5-7.30pm.

30Th MARCh Osbaldwick Primary School, The Leyes, Osbaldwick, York, 1.45-4pm & 5-7pm.

12Th MARCh York Barbican, Paragon Street, York, 1.30-4pm & 5-7pm.

31ST MARCh Parish Church Hall,

Front Street, Acomb, York, 1.30-4pm & 5-7.30pm.

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TIPS FOR SPRING Spring’s arrival means the shedding of winter clothing and dull winter skin. Create your own spring awakening with Kuki’s simple Dermalogica tips for skin that’s worth showing off.

CLEAN oN ThE INSIdE, CLEAN oN ThE oUTSIdE Spring is a great opportunity to rid the body of sugar, processed foods and other artificial or unhealthy ingredients. Try ingesting lots of water, fresh vegetables and fruit juice and low sodium broths.

dRoP ThAT SoAP Forgo bath soap and switch to a purifying, conditioning wash, plus buffing cloth to exfoliate dead skin and stimulate circulation. Try Dermalogica Conditioning Body Wash and The Ultimate Buffing Cloth.

BRUSh UP Removing dead keratinized cells helps your products to penetrate more effectively, brings a glow to the skin, causes a burst in cell renewal, increases circulation and lymph flow, and gives you super smooth skin!

In the shower (no water yet!), Mix Dermalogica Hydro-Active Mineral Salts with Stress Relief Treatment Oil. Starting at the feet, rub gently over skin. Rub in upward circular motions from the feet right up to the scalp (avoid the face and neck).

Now turn on the warm water and wash the salts away; they dissolve on contact so there’s no mess to clean up! Pat dry and follow with a generous layer of Body Hydrating Cream to trap in vital moisture and protect the skin.

ABoUT fACE The face requires something a little less abrasive for exfoliation: we recommend self-heating MultiVitamin Thermafoliant™. Apply to damp skin with light, circular movements for 1-2 minutes, avoiding the eye area. The thermal technology not only feels great, but drives active age-fighting ingredients into skin!

Hydrating Booster (this Booster’s key ingredient: Hyaluronic Acid for increased hydration and improved elasticity!) then apply your prescribed Dermalogica Moisturizer.

Armed with Dermalogica’s unique Face Mapping skin analysis, your Kuki Dermalogica Professional Skin Therapist will decode your skin - zone by zone - to offer you the best advice for the skin you’re in!

LIGhTEN UP Put the heavy winter creams away and switch back to your lighter or medium-weight moisturizer. Your skin no longer needs thicker, emollient, protective creams as barrier oils and moisture are not stripped away in warmer months to the same degree.

“ToNE” IN Toners and Boosters are a great way to elevate hydration levels without heavy creams. After cleansing and exfoliating, spritz Antioxidant HydraMist over face and neck. Follow with Skin

visit www.kukispa.com or call 659007

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Getting the kids ready for their first prom or leavers ball is a very serious thing. You might have found them the perfect dress, and they might be as pleased as punch, but what if someone else is wearing the same dress on the night? OMG! Fortunately York’s newest prom boutique, Va Va Voom Prom, offers a one dress-one event policy, whereby they ensure that nobody else will be wearing the same dress you have bought to the same event. Phew. And with more than 150 elegant and affordable gowns on display, in a unique setting in a converted barn in Angram on the outskirts of York, there is sure to be something for your little princess.

PAMPER ME - £40 and Makeup l Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage l Shellac Manicure or Pedicure l Luxury Manicure l Pedicure l Sothys Synergy Facial l Forever Aloe Facial l Cleanse

PURE INDULGENCE - £65 Oxygenating Facial l Resurfacing Microdermabrasion Facial l Sothys Orient Sensations Back Treatment l Luxury Pedicure l Luxury Manicure with Shellac Polish l Forever Aloe Toning Body Treatment l Seasonal

Call Lesley on 07866 767914 www.glowhealthandbeauty.com

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To the Ball!

TIME OUT - £20 and Polish l Eyebrow Shape and tint l Half Leg Wax l Express Pedicure l Eyelash Tint l File

n Call 737300

MEET THE NEW YOU If you didn’t really bother with New Year resolutions, or if you gave up on them by 2nd January, perhaps you’d be interested in taking a different approach to changing your life? Trained in counselling and psychotherapy, Jackie Aldis and Diane Sorensen are offering taster

workshops which aim to help you in your personal development journey.

From stress management to relationship improving, they want to help you achieve some personal goals this year and improve how you feel about you. n To find our more call 07730 271002

Open: Tues - Sat 10am-5pm

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The 70s are back! And with it comes the influx of wide leg trousers, floaty florals and the not-so-forgiving mini skirts.

Sigh. We’ve spent a little time searching out the best key pieces to take you through Spring/Summer 15.

SOUTH TALL 1932 KICKFLARE JEANS, Very

FLORAL PRINT SLIM FIT SHIRT, Misguided

Wide legged jeans are back! Team with tight vest top and a pair of platforms for the ultimate 70s revival. Visit www.very.co.uk | £20

SEMI PRECIOUS STONE EARRINGS, Accesorize

Inject a dose of feminime style into your wardrobe with this chic slim fit shirt, we think it would go very nicely with those wide leg jeans to the left.

Visit www.misguided.co.uk | £24

Maybe not the correct term but we like to call these beauties dangly earrings. Have them peaking out of long wavy hair.

Visit www.accesorize.com | £15

BLACK WOOD EFFECT PLATFORM SANDALS, River Island We’ve always loved platforms, added height and added balance. Perfect for York’s cobbles!

Visit www.riverisland.com | £50

shine

hair salon

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MILK IT 70S FLORAL PRINT DRESS, Asos Key selling points of this piece range from the keyhole cut out in the front, the gorgeous paisley print and the good old 70s bell sleeves. Wear with a large sunhat and thigh high suede boots for the ultimate glamour puss look.

Visit www.asos.com £40

JULIANA SUEDETTE A LINE MINI SKIRT, Boohoo.com The A line mini comes back with a vengeance this season, how will you be wearing yours? Expect to see them everywhere.

Visit www.boohoo.com | £20

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Childr e costum ns e availab s le from £ 10 ‘When you weigh up what you spend on getting fat, then the cost of this programme, it is a no brainer.

It’s worth every penny’ SUE

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HEllo HaNDs, IT’s BEEN a WHIlE! March, hurrah! spring is finally knocking on our doors, time to take off those winters gloves and reintroduce your hands to the wonderful world.

organii liquid soap £4.45

Despite the faint smell of cooking due to the added olive oil in this super healthy and organic soap, it does a great job of cleaning any dirt off your hands and it also leaves them feeling super soft and supple.

Tested by Krystal. Organii is available online at www.organii.co.uk

shellf ix resistant gel micro cell from £4 +

I loved the color of this polish, its perfect for this time of year. The application is really easy too, with a good sized brush to ensure an even coverage but I did find that I needed two coats of color.

Once the top coat is applied it really does look like a gel polish but without the fuss of using a UV Lamp! Top marks for an at-home easy to use polish with a great salon look! Tested by Helen.

Visit www.microcell.uk.com

aveeno skin relief hand cream £5.99

Cal-mo cuticle oil £8.12

This oil doesn¹t smell like most nail products which normally have a very strong chemical like smell, it has a very light smell of almonds which makes it feel more natural and less harmful to your nails and skin. It makes your cuticles feel soft and the natural smell makes you feel good about applying the product. Tested by Robyn visit www.cal-mo.com

nella milano Nail polish £8.95 each

This nail varnish paints on my nails very well and even after a week of wear it is still chip free! The colour (Iron Spring) is a nice muted tone and goes with most outfits. I would definitely recommend this nail Lacquer.

Tested by Zoe. Available from www.nellamilano.com

This hand cream feels really creamy and like its moisturising straight away!

It makes your hands smell a bit like porridge but that’s probably because it’s all natural ingredients, which is good. I would buy it again because it’s a good price and it really works. Tested

by Hannah. Aveeno is available from Boots. Visit www.boots.com

01904 430612 3a Heworth Village, York. www.revivehairdesign.co.uk

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MEssING UP so YoU DoN’T HaVE To...

We’ve taken on the glam nails that are plaguing the boards of pinterest this month... There could be tears.

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ThE ‘WATER SWIRL METhod’

Get yourself a container of water, drop nail varnish into it and create a pattern you want before dipping your nail onto the pattern and into the water, remove the excess nail varnish surrounding your nails and voilà!

Seems like a piece of cake.

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Beauty bloopers

ThE RESULT: This took us the best part of 3 attempts to even manage to get something worth taking a picture of, we can see the potential but these things seem to be a lot easier said than done...

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Ok, we preferred this method slightly, choose your base layer, paint nails.

Choose your ombré colour, dip a sponge into it and then sponge across the tops of your nails. Gradient here we come.

ThE RESULT: TOP TIP: let the base layer dry completely before you attempt to apply your contrast colour. Lesson learnt :(

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Hair and Beauty Q&A SHAKE IT OFF Getting regular exercise isn’t only beneficial for our waistline – it can help our skin to improve, too. Blood flow helps to nourish skin by carrying oxygen to the cells and taking away waste products, and exercising helps to increase blood flow and therefore enable our skin to renew itself better from the inside.

Always wear sun cream when exercising outdoors, wear moisture wicking clothing while exercising, and shower immediately afterwards, to ensure that your skin is taken care of. People with rosacea can avoid flare ups by working out in a cooler environment, and eczema and psoriasis sufferers can help to keep their skin in check by moisturising before a workout.

and moisturise! If you follow these three steps religiously – and always take makeup off before going to bed – you’ll see the results on your face. Even if you don’t feel more energised, you’ll look it!

SKIN DEEP Try a Revolutionary Thread Lift- A facelift without the need for surgery!

THREE LITTLE WORDS

What is Silhouette Soft?

There are three words you need to remember when it comes to your daily skincare routine: cleanse, tone

Silhouette soft is a non-invasive thread lift procedure using absorbable cone threads in the skin.

Want a spring in your step? Beauty expert Dr Saleena Zimri from Skin Doctor explains how to look and feel more energised as the sun emerges.

Silhouette Soft® components are natural and fully absorbable. Polylactic acid, or PLA, has been used for many years in various pharmaceutical and medical applications, such as suture thread, orthopaedic pins, screws and nails for bone fractures, and so on.

It is also used in new biodegradable stent trials.

The results will last up to two years!

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Silhouette soft produces natural looking results with a redefined face, restored volume and reduced wrinkles in just a 30-minute treatment by your doctor!

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How long does it last and who is it recommended for?

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

SILHOUETTE SOFT® is recommended for men and women of 30 and over who are trying to effectively combat the signs of ageing, such as loose and wrinkled skin and do not want any heavy and invasive treatment, but are looking for real and natural results.

WHAT AREAS CAN SILHOUETTE SOFT TREAT? Silhouette Soft® can be used to treat various parts of the face:

n visit www.skindoctorclinics.co.uk or call 633833.

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FAR FROM MIDDLING When choosing the ideal location for your big day, you’ll probably be looking for class, sophistication, and gorgeous surroundings. But before you pack-up and head out of the city, take a look a bit closer to home...

Skeldergate, of all places. That is because Middleton’s Hotel is perfectly situated and equipped to make your wedding as magical as you hope it

will be. Don’t believe us? Visit their Wedding Showcase on 1st March, 11am-3pm, and see the wonderful rooms, chat to expert wedding suppliers and imagine just how lovely your big day could be. There will be free drinks and goodie bags for the first 50 brides-to-be.

£79pp

Mother and Daughter

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£148 incl.

Gift Vouchers Available

n Prepare to say ‘I do’ and visit www. middletonsyork.co.uk

Furrowed no more..

In dire need of some serious eyebrow maintenance, but just can’t make it down to the salon? Before you reach for the garden shears to do it yourself, you really ought to give Chantelle a call. An official HD Brows and Nouveau Lash stylist, Chantelle Craig is an expert where unruly eyebrows are concerned, and will tint, wax and thread yours until they majestically arch like the Millennium Bridge - right in your own home.

Available for daytime, evening and weekend appointments, Chantelle will bring all her expertise direct to your door. n So before you make

yourself look like you’ve stood too close to a fire, call 07794 238164.

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events Hotlist

Want to experience the best of the best events this month? Go to these.

Good for a reign-y day

Royals: Then & Now Enjoy a new collection of royal portraits by Bryan Organ, Chris Levine, David Bailey and Jason Bell as Beningbrough Hall is transformed for a second year of property-wide portrait displays. Royals: Then & Now returns for a final year from 28th February until November with other internationally important contemporary works by John Wonnacott and Andy Warhol. n visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ beningbrough

It ain’t grim up north… …especially not at Living North Live

Living North LIVE is the annual shopping and lifestyle exhibition packed full of inspirational ideas for your home at York Racecourse, 27th-29th March. The Homes & Gardens Hall boasts fabulous room-sets from the region’s premier interiors companies, as well as new and exciting garden products. In the Shopping, Lifestyle and Food Halls visitors can indulge in some essential retail therapy and discover the most delicious fresh produce and tasty treats from across Yorkshire. n visit www.livingnorth.com

Gruezi!

It’s Swiss Day at Acomb Travel If you’ve ever wondered about the small, land-locked European country and longed to travel there and see it for yourself, this is a day for you. The travel experts of Acomb Travel are holding a unique Swiss Day where you can find out the fantastic range of summer and winter holidays available to Switzerland, 26th March. There will also be the chance to sample some traditional Swiss cheese and chocolates, as well as enter a prize draw to win a holiday on the world famous Glacier Express. A country famous for cheese AND chocolate?

We’re there. n Call 782401.

easter is all about chocolate, right?

Yes. So go to York’s Chocolate Story for their Easter Activities This Easter School Holidays, visitors will uncover the secret of why certain children in York once got to enjoy solid Easter eggs, and also watch as those expert chocolatiers recreate ornate Easter eggs from days gone by. But it isn’t just about watching, as while the grown-ups relax in the chocolate bar, little ones can embark on an exciting Easter egg hunt. Get down to the museum on King’s Square from 28th March - 13th April. n visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com

Toot toot!

It’s the York Model Railway Show!

This is the North's premier model railway event and, at three days, one of the longer running in the country. Between 110 and 130 stands will be present over the weekend, including around 40 working layouts, set out by modelling experts with a keen eye for detail. There will also be a range of trade displays, together with stands covering all the specialist societies. Chat, watch, eat, drink, and get involved! n visit www.yorkshow.org.uk

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Keep an eye on www.yourlocallink.co.uk/events for our constantly updated events diary.

evenTs DIarY sIgn uP bEFORE 6Th APRIL! St Leonard’s hospice Midnight Walk – 20th June, starting at York University.

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.

This year the walking will be celebrating all things 80s!

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.

FREsh PROduCE, The Balloon Tree

Farm Shop, 9am-5pm. The award winning farmshop - and a new café!

Get your quality homegrown and locally sourced produce, all under one roof. Call 01759 373023.

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!

Itching for something to do? Read on…

LIghTWATER vALLEY, near Ripon. Escape to Lightwater Valley and discover the excitement of a day bursting with thrills, chills and adventure.

Visit www.lightwatervalley.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

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.

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.

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 hIsTORY POsT, St Helen’s

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

ThE ghOsT bus TOuRs,

RIvER CRuIsEs, YorkBoat, Lendal

ghAsTLY shOWs, York Dungeon.

1914: WhEn ThE WORLd ChAngEd FOREvER, York Castle

MARCH 2015

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 tUeSDAY, WeDNeSDAY & tHUrSDAY WEEKLY CLAssEs, Rogues Atelier, Fossgate. Upholstery Class Drop-in each Tuesday 10am-1pm, and Introduction to Print-making 2-4pm. Call 07960329286. Sewing Workshop Drop-in, Wednesday 10am-3pm and Sunday 11am-4pm.

Call 07840 318248.

MusKET And MusLIn

HISTORICAL WALKS, Clifford’s Tower, 7.30pm. Tuesdays Wars of the Roses,Wednesdays Georgian York and Thursdays Naughty Victorians.

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, 5.30-9pm (Fri), 3-5pm (Sun). Pop on a pair of skates and get funky at the roller disco! Call 890631.

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.

2ND MoNDAY oF eACH MoNtH PARKInsOn’s uK YORK bRAnCh MEETIngs, York Sports Club,

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

1ST + 3Rd SATURdAY (10AM), 2Nd + 4Th fRIdAY (5PM) of EACh MoNTh bEYOnd MOnOPOLY, The Bar Convent. Beyond Monopoly is York's friendliest modern board game club for adults.

Visit www.bmyork.wordpress.com

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At www.whatsoninyork.org you’ll find even more events, concerts, plays, and fun things for the whole family. And the great thing is that it is constantly being updated – seriously, every single day – to make sure you get the latest, most up-to-date information on the stuff you want to do.

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21ST-22Nd

WEddIng OPEn EvEnIngs,

Nunnington Hall, 11am-5pm. discover the legend of the Nunnington Dragon and go on your own quest. Join the never ending hunt for the Nunnington Dragon throughout the stately home, and then follow the clues around the property to track down its lair.

Call 01439 748283.

ThE nunnIngTOn dRAgOn,

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

1ST + 3Rd WEdNESdAY of EACh MoNTh YORK EbORATORs, York Marriott,

UNTIL 8Th MARCh

UNTIL 22Nd

snOWdROP sPECTACuLAR ,

Tadcaster, 7pm. The group helps you become the public speaker you’ve always wanted to be.

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

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

gRAvE RObbERs, York Dungeon.

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

2Nd WEdNESdAY of EACh MoNTh YOung AT hEART, The Carlton Tavern, Acomb, 12noon-2.30 pm.

Senior citizens lunch with free quiz, raffle and entertainment. Call 07854 156726.

19Th & 26Th fEBRUARY, 11Th, 17Th & 19Th MARCh

FeBrUArY

UNTIL 22Nd

UNTIL 1ST NoVEMBER

31sT JORvIK vIKIng FEsTIvAL , Across York. Taking inspiration from Viking firsts, you will find over 150 Norse themed events across nine days during February half term; including sword fighting workshops, dramatic combat performances, crafting, music and archaeological expert sessions as well as lectures and tours all leading up to our spectacular finale, the story of the Creation, according to Norse myth.

Visit www.jorvik-viking-festival.co.uk

LAdIEs WhO… across York. More Ladies Who… events this month, including Ladies Who… Network on the 19th, at the Cedar Court Grand Hotel, and Ladies Who… Lunch at the Dean Court Hotel on the 26th.

On 11th March there is a book club at The Grand, at lunch on 17th at The Lime House, and a networking event on the 19th, again at The Grand Visit www.ladies-who.co.uk

19Th FREE vALuATIOn dAY, The Bar Convent, 11am-3pm. Take your antiques, collectables and jewellery along to be valued, for free, by Tennants Auctioneers. Call 01423 551661.

ROYALs: ThEn And nOW,

Beningbrough Hall, 11am-5pm (Tues-Sun). Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

UNTIL 9Th MAY ALL shAPEs And sIzEs/ vOICEs FROM ThE InsIdE, Quilt Museum

UNTIL 22Nd OLAF ThE vIKIng - vICTORY And dEFEAT, Clifford’s Tower,

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

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

UNTIL 22Nd

UNTIL 1ST MARCh 2015

hEARTs & FLOWERs ChILdREn’s TRAIL , Castle Howard. Children will

TRAInsPOTTIng, National Railway Museum. Experience the anticipation that is an integral part of trainspotting through the work of artist Andrew Cross in a fresh interpretation of the ever-popular theme.

Visit www.nrm.org.uk/trainspotting

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21ST & 22Nd fEBRUARY, 28Th & 30Th MARCh ChOCCY And sWEETIE TOuR: YORKWALK , from Museum Gardens

Gates, 10.30am. Join Yorkwalk to hear the history of Terrys and Rowntrees, visit choccy and sweetie shops, and taste free samples! Call 622303.

21ST-22Nd

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

4Th AnnuAL MOdEL RAILWAY shOW, Heworth Church Hall,

Melrosegate, 10am-5pm. Ebor group of Railway Modellers present a show of fantastic scale models of trains and railways – all in support of York Against Cancer. Visit www.eborgroup. wordpress.com

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

Visit www.holgatewindmill.org

22Nd WEddIng FAIR, The Parsonage,

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

22Nd AnTIQuE & COLLECTORs FAIR,

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

24Th ‘PARKLIFE’ PAsT, PREsEnT And FuTuRE: ThE WhITWORTh PARK COMMunITY ARChAEOLOgY And hIsTORY PROJECT, Tempest

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

25Th hEdgE LAYIng COuRsE, St

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

Call 411821.

27Th YORK FARMER’s MARKET, Shambles Market. Delicious, local and fresh! All produce grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed by the stallholder. Call 551355.

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WILLIAM sMITh, FAThER OF EngLIsh gEOLOgY: hIs MAPs,

An EvEnIng OF MusIC, Village Hall, Stockton on the Forest, 7.30pm.

Features talented keyboard player Tony Stace. Call 448178.

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

28Th fEBRUARY-1ST MARCh ROCK, gEM & bEAd shOW,

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

Call 07817 511360.

28Th MusICAL dAY sChOOL , Quaker

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

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

FOss WALK , Dutch House near

Crayke, 9.30am. Join the River Foss Society for a circular walk of about five miles arriving back for lunch at about 1pm. Call 764702.

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5Th

Middleton’s Hotel, 11am-3pm. Enjoy a complimentary drink on arrival before viewing what the hotel has to offer as a wedding venue. You will also be able to speak with a selection of suppliers who will be on hand to help create your special day.

Call 611570.

1ST ThE gREAT AnTIQuEs FAIR,

Wetherby Racecourse, 8am-5pm.

A great fair with excellent onsite catering and free parking.

Visit www.jaguarfairs.com

budAPEsT CAFÉ ORChEsTRA,

4Th

National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. A rare chance to see three of the world's finest musicians, who are also members of the BBC's acclaimed Transatlantic Sessions. Visit www.ncem.co.uk

WEddIng shOWCAsE,

13Th

suPPORT gROuP, Huntington

Working Mens Club, 7pm. The York Haematology Support Group welcomes guest speakers Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialists from York Hospital. Call 330705.

5Th TRIO dA KALI, National Centre for

Early Music, 7.30pm. Hailing from the Mande culture of Mali in West Africa, this trio returns to the original spirit of griot music with a fresh, contemporary voice.

Visit www.ncem.co.uk

7Th-8Th ORChId FEsTIvAL , Burton Agnes

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

Call 01262 490324.

7Th ChOIR COnCERT, Central Hall, York University, 7.30pm. University Choir and Symphony Orchestra perform Mahler's 2nd Symphony.

There will also be a concert at York Minster on 11th March. Call 322439.

7Th LATE MusIC, Unitarian Chapel,

St Saviourgate, 7.30pm. Small is beautiful: Ian Pace (piano) explores the miniature form in contemporary music. Visit www.latemusic.org

8Th AnTIQuE & COLLECTORs FAIR,

Driffield Showground, 9am-3.30pm.

A great fair, with lots of stalls and refreshments. Call 01377 254768.

11Th

50Th AnIvERsARY EvEnT,

2Nd & 16Th sELF dEFEnCE CLAss, Wigginton

6Th

Recreation Hall, 7.30-9pm. Join Haxby Shotokan Karate Club and learn to defend yourself. Attendance entitles you to a year’s free membership to the club. Ladies only on the 2nd. Call 07583 249115.

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

WOMEn’s WORLd dAY OF PRAYER sERvICE, Holy Redeemer

13Th WAdJdA (Pg), Clements Hall,

Nunthorpe Road, 8pm. South Bank Community Cinema presents the first film to have been entirely filmed within Saudi Arabia. Call 466086.

13Th ChAMbER MusIC COnCERT, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 8pm. BMS York present pianist Martin Roscoe.

Visit www.bms-york.org.uk

14Th YORK MInsTER gIRLs ChOIR COnCERT, St Edward the Confessor

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

14Th sOMEThIng FOR ThE sOuL ,

Spurriergate Centre, 7.30pm. A concert with Christian singer Garth Hewitt. Call 629393.

14Th

6Th-8Th North York Moors Railway. On 8 March 1965 the railway route between Grosmont and Rillington was closed by British Railways under the infamous ‘Beeching Axe’. The NYMR is planning to mark the 50th anniversary of this monumental event, starting with a weekend of traction that reflects what would’ve been seen when the line closed. Visit www.nymr.co.uk

National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. Performing traditional folk and gypsy flavoured music from across the Balkans and Russia, the Budapest Café Orchestra also features Klezmer and Hungarian Czadas. Visit www.ncem.co.uk

CLAndEsTInE CAKE CLub, city

centre, 7pm. Bake, eat and talk about cake. Meet in secret locations only revealed to those who book a place.

Interaction and conversation begin when cutting the first slice.

Visit www.clandestinecakeclub.co.uk

12Th WILdLIFE, WILd PLACEs, Temple

Hall, York St. John University, Lord Mayors Walk, 7.30pm. Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, York Local Group presents an illustrated talk by John Gardner.

Visit www.yorkrspb.org.uk

sOngs I LIKE TO sIng, The Guildhall, 7pm. The De Costa Academy presents a night of popular songs from 1900 to the present day.

Call 610341.

15Th JEWIsh hERITAgE TRAIL , from

Museum Gardens Gates, 10.30am.

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

15Th MAKE sOMEThIng sPECIAL FOR MuM, Beningbrough Hall, 1-3pm.

Mothering Sunday is the perfect day to spoil mum. Treat her to a roast dinner, the washing up is on us. If

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you’ve not found a gift then browse the new spring range in the stables shop including seasonal planters.

Call 472027.

15Th MOThERs’ dAY LunCh, York

Racecourse. Enjoy a three-course carvery dinner with your mum, complete with a special children’s area. Also, every mum who attends will receive a free ticket for the Press Family Sunday. Call 638971.

and Helen Lederer at this year’s Festival. The festival is an established event on the national literary festival scene, and this year celebrates its ninth year with a bigger and more eclectic programme, including talks by many nationally-renowned commentators and writers, workshops with literary agents for aspiring writers.

Visit www.yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk

AsTRO WEEK , Astrocampus,

University of York. Open every night to celebrate British Science Week. Join the experts for a tour of the Astrocampus, and explore the observatories and discover the wonders of the night sky - whatever the weather. With clear skies, enjoy using the telescopes, and if the weather lets you down investigate how telescopes work and find out more about our universe.

Call 322209.

Find out more about the Astrocampus in this issue’s special feature.

17Th

27Th-29Th

COACh TRIP TO JOdRELL bAnK TELEsCOPE And gORTOn MOnAsTERY. Take a trip with

ThE gREAT YORKshIRE MOTORhOME And CARAvAn sALE 2015, Great Yorkshire

Yorkwalk to Jodrell Bank, home of the giant Lovell telescope, and then the iconic Gorton Monastery in Manchester, designed by Pugin and completed in 1872.

Visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk

Showground, 9.30am-4.30pm.

Whether you’re looking at upgrading or trading in your current motorhome or caravan, or considering buying your first ‘van, this show will not only provide a huge range of both new and preowned models, but also intends to cater to all budgets with exclusive show deals and offers being available across the weekend. Visit www. greatyorkshiremotorhomesale.co.uk

22Nd

19Th

AFTERnOOn TEA , Grays Court,

MEMbERs’ EvEnIng, Huntington

Community Centre, 7pm. Join the River Foss Society for an opportunity to meet the Committee and each other, and hear about the Society’s activities. Call 766196

Chapter House Street, 2-4pm. Treat yourself, bring your mother, or catch up with friends and help raise funds for a local peer-led breast cancer support group, Breast Friends York.

Call 612613.

20Th

23Rd-29Th

QuEEn vICTORIA - suRPRIsIng And LEssER KnOWn FACTs,

16Th-20Th

22Nd

Wigginton Recreational Centre, 2pm.

A fascinating talk presented by the U3A. Email annrichards@live.co.uk

21ST TREE nuRsERY AuCTIOn sALE,

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

Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

21ST REFORMATIOn And REvIvAL , National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. The Micklegate Singers perform Vaughn Williams Mass in G, and motets by Tallis, Byrd, Lavino and Stanford.

Visit www.micklegatesingers.org.uk

ThE ChEMIsTRY OF AnTICAnCER dRugs, Tempest

YORK huMAn RIghTs FILM FEsTIvAL , across York. This year the

city-wide festival will be focusing on the very current and controversial topic of 'protest'. They will be looking at the key role local groups can play in advancing the respect of human rights from across the globe. Visit www.yorkhumanrightsfilmfestival. wordpress.com

24Th ThE POOzIEs, National Centre for

Early Music, 7.30pm. This all-female band has long delighted audiences with their unique brand of folk-based music. Visit www.ncem.co.uk

26Th suPPORT gROuP, The Friends

Meeting House, Friargate, 2pm.

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

Call 01423 779662.

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

18Th A REvIsIOn OF hungATE's sLuM sTATus, Friends Meeting

House, Friargate, 7.30pm. A talk by Kerry Masheder-Rigby, University of Liverpool, for YAYAS. Email rosemary.suttill@talktalk.net

19Th-29Th YORK LITERATuRE FEsTIvAL 2015,

across York. Politics, history, football and feminism will be discussed by headlining artists including Dr David Starkey, Jenni Murray, Polly Toynbee

LIvIng nORTh LIvE, York

Racecourse. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

27Th ALL Is LOsT (12A), Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, 8pm. South Bank Community Cinema presents this gripping thriller, which follows the struggle of a lone sailor after his boat collides with a shipping container.

Call 466086.

28Th MARCh – 12Th APRIL POIsOnOus PAsTs: dEATh bY ChOCOLATE, York Dungeons.

Welcome to Easter at the York Dungeon! Will it be a treat this Easter, or will you fall victim to a sweet poison? Will you be lucky with the sweet roulette and get some tasty sweets, or will it be something else?

2000 years of history, 13 shows, 10 live actors, and one unique adventure.

Visit www.thedungeons.com/york

28Th

22Nd LAMbIng sundAY, Askham Bryan

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

Visit www.askham-bryan.ac.uk

27Th-29Th

26Th sWIss dAY, Acomb Travel, Acomb, 11am-4pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

EAsTER FAIR , Huntington Methodist Church, 10am-1.30pm. There will be refreshments including lunches and various stalls including cakes, crafts, jewellery, books, bric-a-brac and plants, also space for prayer and reflection. Proceeds for Church funds. Email christine.harrison42@yahoo.co.uk

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3Rd

EASTER ACTIVITIES, York’s Chocolate Story. Find out more in our events Hotlist.

sPRIng COnCERT TOuR ,

29Th

The Guildhall, 7.30pm. See the Bakersfield Youth Symphony Orchestra perform, coming all the way from California. Call 761983.

LORd MAYOR OF YORK’s ChARITY gALA COnCERT, York

4Th-6Th

Barbican. Hosted by BBC Radio York’s Jonathan Cowap this Gala Concert will feature a wealth of local York talent as part of the fundraising efforts for the Lord Mayor of York’s Charities, York Against Cancer and York Teaching Hospital Charity. the concert will feature a specially commissioned school choir, the York Concert Band, The Grand Old Uke of York, Rachel Croft and Leo James Conroy, and many more local faces.

Call 0844 8542757.

EAsTER FAIR And FARM FRIEnds, Castle Howard, 10am-5pm. Keep everyone entertained this Easter at a traditional fairground, farm and children's activities. Take part in the Easter Egg trail and have a go at some crafts before meeting Molly the Rabbit out and about in the grounds and enjoying magic tricks with 'WonderPhil'.

Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

14Th

LOOKIng bACK TO LOOK FORWARd: InCORPORATIng LOngER-TERM ECOLOgICAL PROCEssEs And PERsPECTIvEs In COnsERvATIOn PLAnnIng And MAnAgEMEnT, Tempest

Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture by Dr Jane Bunting, University of Hull, hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society.

Call 656713.

25Th COFFEE MORnIng, Methodist

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4Th-6Th YORK MOdEL RAILWAY shOW,

York Racecourse, 10am-5pm (4.30pm Mon). Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

5Th-6Th EAsTER LAMbIng, Sledmere

1ST-12Th EAsTER TRAIL , Burton Agnes Hall, 11am-5pm. Children are invited to take part in an Easter trail around the magnificent grounds of the Hall, solving clues while exploring the extensive gardens. Once the conundrum has been solved, every child will receive an Easter treat.

Call 01262 490324.

3Rd-6Th A ROYAL CAdbuRY EgghEAd TRAIL, Beningbrough Hall, 11am-

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

Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ beningbrough

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House, 10am-5pm. Visit the lambing shed and see some of the newly born lambs, and then take the Easter trail, hop on the bouncy castle and have fun in the adventure play area. Also new for 2015 – The Stable Block & Farm Shop and the re-opening of the Triton Art Gallery.

Visit www.sledmerehouse.com

9Th An EvEnIng OF MusIC, Village Hall, Stockton on the Forest, 7.30pm.

From Germany, international keyboard player Claudia Hirschfeld.

Call 448178.

8Th-10Th YORChEsTRA , Heslington Church,

10am-4pm. York’s holiday orchestras for young people aged 6+. Have fun making music and friends. All players up to grade 4 standard are welcome on this fun Easter course.

Visit www.yorchestra.org

24Th Centre, 7.30pm. The classically trained singer and violinist performs.

Call 629393.

17Th-19Th & 25Th-26Th

Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture by Dr David Petts, University of Durham, hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 656713.

gRAnd gALA COnCERT, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, 7.30pm. Students and friends from Margaret Berg School of Music perform popular songs and excerpts from West End musicals, movies and shows, with all proceeds for the benefit of the NSPCC. Call 766227.

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31ST ROMAn bInChEsTER: nEW REsuLTs And nEW PERsPECTIvEs, Tempest Anderson

18Th

York. More than 90 artists, including painters, printmakers, sculptors, jewellers, photographers and furniture makers, are opening their studio doors and taking part in this popular free event. Discover is exhibiting and where by visiting www.yorkopenstudios.co.uk

18Th sT LEOnARds hOsPICE CELEbRATIOn CEILIdh,

Huntington Working Mens Club.

A fun night for everyone with Dogsbody Ceilidh Band and a pie and pea supper. Call 777777.

18Th sPRIngTIME ChARITY FOOd FAIR, Riccall Regen Centre, 10am-

4pm. An outstanding selection of superb local produce and food stalls, with cookery demonstrations by celebrity chef Peter Sidwell, and due to be opened by actress Eden Taylor Draper. Visit www.snappyyork.co.uk

18Th ThE WATER gARdEns AT sTudLEY ROYAL , Friends Meeting

House, Friargate, 2.30pm. YANT (York Association of the National Trust) presents a talk by Mike Bevington from the National Trust.

Visit www.yant.org.uk

Hall, Upper Poppleton, 10am12noon. Fairtrade teas and coffees together with homebaked cakes will be served and there will be a raffle, cake stall, hospice new goods stall and homemade cards. All proceeds will go to St Leonard's Hospice. Call 790084.

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28Th gEOPOLITICs: sTRATEgIC nOn-FuEL MInERALs And ThE ChInA-AFRICA COnnECTIOn,

Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture by Professor Ewan Anderson, University of Durham, hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 656713.

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ThE 39 STEPS (5TH-7TH MARCH) The Rowntree Players present this stage adaptation of The Thirty-Nine Steps, an adventure novel by the Scottish author John Buchan. The story is a classic portrayal of one man’s flight from wrong accusation through a series of improbable adventures as he is pursued by the authorities.

// To book: 0844 8713024 ThE MEAT LoAf SToRY (4TH MARCH) Known for his performance as Barron Von Rockula in the hit show Vampires Rock, Steve Steinman has a fan base most rock stars would be proud of.

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

ThE MAGIC of MoToWN (11TH APRIL) Britain’s biggest Motown spectacular returns with an all-new, all-star show, celebrating 50 years of the label’s legendary artists in the UK. Featuring more chart toppers than ever before, starring the music of the Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and more, the show marks the official arrival of Motown style, sophistication and musical brilliance to these shores.

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JOsEPh ROWnTREE ThEATRE // Visit www.jrtheatre.co.uk

A LITTLE NIGhT MUSIC (18TH-21ST MARCH) York Musical Theatre Company would like to invite you to enjoy a musical theatre feast. One of Stephen Sondheim’s most popular shows, A Little Night Music is set in turn of the 20th century Sweden in a world of intrigue, desire and waltzes… starring professional soprano Michelle Todd.

ThEATRE ROYAL // To book: 623568.

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

hAIRSPRAY (27TH MARCH-4TH APRIL) Hairspray follows the plight of loveable teen-dreamer Tracy Turnblad, who is a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, who becomes the unexpected star of local TV dance programme, The Corny Collins Show, much to the frustration of the TV station’s villainous producer.

York Stage Musicals presents.

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

ThE hEAd ThAT WEARS A CRoWN (16TH MARCH) School children will be working from Henry IV Part 1, 2 and Henry V and will tell a section of the complete story. Using ensemble approaches to storytelling it will be an evening packed with energy, passion and creativity.

ThE hISToRY BoYS/oUR dAY oUT ThE MUSICAL (UNTIL 28TH FEBRUARY) Pick Me Up Theatre present two classic British plays from Alan Bennett and Willy Russell. In The History Boys, in a northern town in the late 1980s, eight boys are being groomed for Oxbridge. Hector, the eccentric English master, teaches the boys poetry that he hopes will prepare them for the ‘long littleness of life’.

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

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

CoX & BoX (11TH APRIL) Two lodgers, one bedroom, one unexpected meeting. Jorvik Gilbert & Sullivan Company present Sir Arthur Sullivan’s classic work, alongside a selection of Gilbert &Sullivan favourite numbers.

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After hearing some very good things about this new restaurant on Coney Street, we packed Mya and partner off to sample the culinary delights of Bill’s.

My partner and I walked in from the cold February night into the warm, inviting corner of York that is Bill’s.

We were greeted within seconds by a friendly and very smiley lady who led us through the bustling tables into a beautiful candle-lit corner of the restaurant. There were large crystal chandeliers, huge bunches of red chillies hanging off the brickwork,

and candles lit all around giving the restaurant an air of romance.

We started off with mind blowing cocktails! I had the raspberry mojito, which was stunning, and my partner had Bill’s own beer, which was light and crisp tasting… so he had two. The menu was clean and easy to read with every main, side and dessert so mouth-wateringly described that choosing just one dish was a difficult decision. Fortunately this decision was made easier by the smiley waitress who described the dishes with a genuine passion.

For starters my partner went with the crab, chilli and prawn cakes which were absolutely delicious. I went for the creamed cauliflower soup, complete with a cheese puff pastry twist; highly recommend but very filling! For our mains my partner had

Bill’s-style BBQ pork rib dripping in homemade sauce, with winter slaw and skin on fries.

For myself I ordered a 10oz ribeye steak which was huge and was served with amazing peppercorn sauce. To finish off the meal we had Bill’s cheese board, the meringue pie cheesecake in a glass, and poppy seed meringue, which was mouthwatering and left me and my partner wanting more.

All in all Bill’s is a wonderfully inviting home-from-home type of place with smiley faces, fantastic service and beautiful food!

Want to try bill’s for yourself? book today by calling 623548.

further afield this year? Fairfield Manor lies just outside York near Skelton and, within that gorgeous Georgian Manor House, you’ll find a perfect venue for wining and dining mumsy.

The Mothers Day lunch menu is filled with such mouth-watering options

VICTORIA REGINA! For a brand new business to last as long as a decade in this economic climate is a rare thing these days.

That is why a tip of the hat should surely be made toward the Victoria Inn in Wetwang. Taken over by Paul and Mandie Webb ten years ago, the pub has gone from strength to strength after the couple and their children followed their dreams to own a traditional country pub. To sample some of their fine grub, ales and wines, why not venture out there yourself and congratulate them from us all? n Call 01377 236677.

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KNARESBoRoUGh ToWN MARKET Market Place; every Wednesday, 8.30am-4pm.

MALToN MARKET Market Place; every Saturday.

NEWGATE MARKET Off Parliament Street; 9am-5pm every day.

NoRThALLERToN fARMERS MARKET Northallerton High Street; 25th March, 9am-3pm. oTLEY fARMERS MARKET Market Place; last Sunday of every month, 9am-1pm.

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MOThERs’ dAY... buT dOn’T PAnIC! No you haven’t forgotten, as this year Mothering Sunday falls on 15th March (if you’re reading this after that date, whoops). If your dear old mum has grown tired of her yearly trip out around the fine pubs and restaurants of the city centre, why not take her

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Go on, spoil the old girl! n Visit www.mercureyork.co.uk

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YoRK fARMERS’ MARKET Shambles Market; 27th March, 9am-5pm.

We might be a city known for our history, but it isn’t often you get to stay the night in any of it (trust us; the staff of York Minster frown upon you taking your sleeping bag in with you). But there is one historic corner of York where you can lay your weary head for a night or two - one that has recently been voted the UK’s best historic hotel by Laterooms.com. The Rose & Crown on Lawrence Street isn’t just a place to sample fine cask ales and delicious home-cooked grub. No, they even have luxurious rooms for you and yours to bed down in, just a stone’s throw from the city centre. Join us in congratulating the Rose & Crown on the win, and we’ll see you there tonight. Wait, that sounds strange... n Visit www.roseandcrownyork.com

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Ebor Court is a new state-of-the-art care home located in Nether Poppleton in York.

Ebor Court offers: • Residential and dementia care • Highly trained carers • En-suite bedrooms equipped with showers • TV complete with Freeview, DVD player, mini fridge and telephone point in every bedroom • On-site hairdressing salon complete with café area

For more information please contact a member of our friendly team on:

01904 782 708 e: customer.services@idealcarehomes.co.uk a: Ebor Court Care Home, Great North Way, Nether Poppleton, York, YO26 6RB

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