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a great year

With great A Level results, a fantastic number of adult learners coming through the doors and plenty of other accolades and achievements, 2013 was a great year for Adult Learning at York College. 2014 is set to be even better!

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There’s no better way to find out whether the college is right for you than by visiting, and there’ s an open evening coming right up. The event is ideal for anyone considering any of the Adult Learning Classes or Higher Education programmes, as there will be tutors will be on hand to discuss details of courses. You can also get help with your application, and enrol if you like.

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The places on the Adult Learning courses fill up fast, so get your name down in plenty of time. The course listing is now confirmed and the courses for September are published. Visit www. yorkcollege.ac.uk/september2014 or call 770400, and look out for the booklet included with the August issue of Your Local Link.

Turn to pages 118-119 for a taste of the courses on offer at York College!

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Grand days out Ah, August once again...

This is the one month of the year when parents across our fair city really have to up their game quite a bit. With the school holidays in full swing, and with the wee sprogs staring up at you with doey-eyed hope, you really need to find something for them to do.

Fortunately we are here for you once again, bringing happiness and fun to a doormat normally reserved for bills and angry letters from your neighbours demanding you fix their smashed greenhouse (just us?). Apart from all the usual local news, info and silliness, we have of course got a bustling events section which lists everything that’s worth getting involved with this month.

And grand days out are something we excel at. The Your Local Link office (just like the rest of Yorkshire) were out in force to cheer on the riders of the Grand Depart, with most of us catching the very start of the amazing day at the racecourse. Our writer Howard caught the cycling action from a friend’s front garden off Clifton Green, and as the peloton zoomed passed his view through the garden hedge offered Howard the most exciting nine seconds of his life.

Oh well, he’s looking forward to a better seat next year. It is coming back again next year, isn’t it?

Thankfully your view of this month’s mag is much better. Turn the page and enjoy your August!

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We were all a little worried when we heard about our new ghost competition, with Gini concerned about where we'd put the ghost until someone won it. Then we realised the competition was for tickets to see Pick Me Up Theatre's new production of Ghost The Musical and we all started singing The Righteous Brothers. That's right, the hit film from 1990 is now a hit West End and Broadway musical and you can see it for yourself at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, 8th-16th August. Visit www.pickmeuptheatre.com We have two pairs of tickets to give away for the Monday 11th performance, so for your chance of winning a pair of tickets to the show, all you have to do is answer this question: In which year was Ghost released in cinemas?

Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Ghost Competition’ to the address on page six, or via email to competitions@yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 8th August, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck.

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If the summer heat is getting a bit too much for you and your family, why not head to The Deep in Hull and chill out. The amazing aquarium situated right on the River Humber has recently welcomed a few new residents - gentoo penguins! Watch them waddle about in the new exhibition, The Kingdom of Ice, and learn all about the plights of polar animals. Visit www.thedeep.co.uk The great news is that we have a family pass for four to give away, letting you get up close and personal with the penguins. To enter, simply answer this easy question: What kind of penguins are at The Deep?

Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘The Deep Competition’ to the address on page six, or via email to competitions@yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 11th August, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck.

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The delicious news is that they are offering two lucky readers the chance to sample that menu absolutely free! All you have to do for a chance of winning is answer this question: Which street is Cosmo on?

Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘cosmo’ to the address on page six, or via email to competitions@yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 31st August, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck.

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Time Travel

Join us as we journey back in time. No pushing.

This month: grays court

Tucked away behind The Treasurers House, in the shadow of that big church in the centre of town, lies a hidden gem of history. Grays Court is a country house in the middle of a city and is considered to be the oldest continually occupied house in England, with parts dating back to 1080. Now a boutique hotel, Grays Court has a colourful past.

Treasure chest Although they might not have been very nice to York’s 11th century citizens, we have the Normans to thank for the existence of Grays Court. Originally created by the first Norman Archbishop of York as a home for York Minster’s Treasurers, the building was built on top of Roman remains and directly off the

Via Decumana, the northern Roman road out of the city (now Chapter House Street).

In 1860 the owner of the house, William Gray, undertook his own archaeological dig in his garden directly next to the city walls. He found part of a stone building, some 4th century Roman coins, glassware and stamped tiles. He also found a carved stone sculpture of a man which today can be seen in the Yorkshire Museum. The stone pillars downstairs in the Lower Gallery, which help to support the gorgeous 90ft Long Gallery, are thought to be reused Roman columns.

Turfed out Following Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries, Grays Court was

"surrendered" to the Crown and the Treasurers were kicked out. The house was then gifted by Henry's son, Edward VI, to Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset. Just two years later the building came to Sir Thomas Fairfax, the man who was leader of the Roundhead Army during the Civil War prior to Oliver Cromwell, and who played a prominent role in the Siege of York. Probably because the Royalists in the city wouldn't let him go back to his house.

Honour demands In 1674, after Fairfax had sold the house to George Aislable, a duel took place in the grounds. Aislable and combatant Jonathan Jennings were fighting over a woman, Miss Mallorie, whom both men fancied.

Instead of an arm wrestle or a thumb war, it was pistols at dawn; the start being heralded by the ringing of the Minster bells. Jennings clipped Aislable in the arm, possibly severing an artery, as the man later died in the Long Gallery. Grays Court then fell to his son, John, who was MP for

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Ripon and also later Chancellor of the Exchequer. An infamous politician, John served a prison sentence in the Tower of London for fraud surrounding the South Sea trade fiasco in 1720.

Big names Grays Court has seen its fair share of famous visitors. King James I dined there one evening, knighting some local nobles in the Long Gallery, and also James II stayed there in 1679.

William Wilberforce, MP for Hull and leader of the anti-slavery movement, stayed there often during the early 19th century, and - this is the biggie - ITV's Heartbeat was filmed there in the 1990s. Wow! Difficult to wrap In 1878 the owner of the house, Edwin Gray, was also the Lord Mayor of York. As he (and therefore all his

forbears) had owned the city walls onto which Grays Court backs, he decided to gift the 300 metre stretch of fortifications to the city of York. That is why to this very day Gray Court retains the only private entrance to the walls anywhere along the entire two mile length. Thanks to this donation (and to the great people like William Etty who fought to keep the walls being completely demolished in the 1800s) we can now enjoy a lovely walk with stunning views.

Anything but Gray.

Today Grays Court is a boutique hotel and restaurant that is also open to non-residents. Pop along, order afternoon tea, and soak up the history.

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The ups and downs of life as seen by our very own (very) grumpy, (almost) old woman

It all started, as these things often do, with a nude man and a pencil.

My friend Debbie somehow persuaded me that taking an evening class in Life Drawing would be a better way of spending a Friday night than curled up on the sofa with a Chinese takeaway and a good box set. And for some reason, I believed her. Even though our previous attempt at a Street Dancing class was more travesty than Diversity (I have no co-ordination, and Debbie looks dire in a tracksuit).

Anyhow, to cut a long story short, the Life Drawing didn’t go too well. It

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might have gone better if we hadn’t started giggling like schoolgirls the minute the model got his kit off.

And then Debbie broke her pencil while shading in a certain part of his anatomy, and that set us off again. In the end, we agreed with the tutor that maybe the art world wasn’t ready for our particular talents.

But it made me realise one thing. Not just that I would never be another Tracy Emin, but that I loved evening classes.

These days, I’m a sucker for self improvement. The excitement starts as soon as the September

programme lands on the mat (have you had yours yet?). From massage to first aid to finding my family tree – you name it, I’ve tried it. I’ve learned a lot, and made some good friends.

But it hasn’t all been a success, I must admit. For instance, I left Yoga before the first session was over.

When I say ‘left’, I was asked to leave.

Snorting with laughter at the words ‘Downward Facing Dog’ is disruptive to the rest of the class, apparently.

The Cardcraft For Christmas was another debacle. I won’t go into details, but suffice it to say my friends all got cards from M & S that year,

and I couldn’t look at a glue gun for weeks. Mainly because my eyelids were stuck together.

As a seasoned self improver, I’ve come up with a few tips on evening classes, if you’re thinking of signing up…

Take a friend with you. This can help when motivation starts to flag, usually somewhere around week four or – if you’re my friend Debbie – about ten minutes after you’ve taken your coat off. You have to make sure you’ve picked the right friend, though.

It’s very hard to concentrate on your French conversation with someone

continually whispering in your ear that you’re missing two for one mojitos night in the Slug & Lettuce.

Befriendly–butnottoofriendly.

Evening classes are a great way to make new friends. But beware making eye contact with the bloke in the anorak, especially if he tells you he’s only there because his therapist/ probation officer thinks will help his anger issues.

“I couldn’t look at a glue gun for weeks” If you do want to meet a man, choose your class carefully.

If you’re looking for a millionaire playboy, you won’t find him in Basic Bike Maintenance. Cooking For One may seem like the ideal place to meet singles, but only if you want to spend the next three terms listening to him sobbing about his divorce.

Seriously, though, if you choose the right class it can lead to a lifelong passion. My friend Anna started a successful business making and selling greeting cards after taking an evening course.

Now, if only I could find a way to cash in on my talent as a card-making massage therapist, I’d be laughing…

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Could you live for a week without your mobile phone?

Or how about a month without social networking? Apparently going offline is the latest thing, so I’m going to give it a try and let you know how I get on next month. I predict serious Candy Crush withdrawal…

Not Bad cyclists.

Thanks for your comments on last month’s column about inconsiderate cyclists. Seems I really touched a nerve with some people, as we heard from lots of readers with similar complaints about being run off the road! I’ve also found out there’s an anonymous cyclist in York who captures these idiots in action. Check out www.youtube.com/ watch?v=L7YmnfwsCQs (or search York Cyclists on YouTube) and then tell me if I’m being unfair…

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Horoscopes August 2014

Starsign of the month...

Leo

(23rd July - 23rd August)

here are a few famous faces you share your sign with

by James Christie n For details of private readings phone 07884 107100 or 01423 339770 Email: jcp@magepublishing.co.uk

This may turn out to be a month of fights and arguments, especially if you insist on sticking your nose into someone else’s business. The first week in particular should see you having to deal with several very tricky situations at the same time, and like it or not, you’ll be placed in the position of having to take sides in someone else’s quarrel. Things calm down around the 9th, but by the 11th or 12th everything is up in the air again.

As mentioned last month, a younger male seems to be instrumental in causing a few problems that everyone could do without. An older female has a very calming influence and she should be successful in pouring oil over troubled waters, but not until after the 20th, by which time a few things will have been done that cannot easily be undone, and a few things will have been said that can never be unsaid.

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(22nd November - 21st December)

A romantic month, especially for females and gentlemen who are in touch the feminine side of their nature. Friendships and partnerships tend to dominate, and there is a powerful emotional energy that does a lot to heal a few old wounds. Finances become stronger when single people join forces and share the bills.

August is a month for thinning down – yes, maybe your waistline, but also your financial commitments. There is a process of getting rid of the old to make way for the new, and this energy affects everything it comes into contact with. You’ll start appreciating what you’ve got rather than chasing after what you haven’t!

The bright vibes of July tend to come crashing down in August when too many people are intent on running your life for you. Rise above it, do your own thing – even if it means upsetting someone who can’t have it all their own way. There is excitement in relationships, some of it quite turbulent, some of it hedonistic.

There is a little head of steam causing a subliminal degree of resentment when other people can’t or won’t see your point of view. Trouble is, they can actually see it, but they just don’t agree with it – and they’re not inclined to back down. You can fight on principle, but maybe you should question whether or not it’s worth it.

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(22nd December - 19th January) Possibly quite a rough start to the month but as it progresses you find a state of equilibrium. Some nice travel aspects around the 26th 27th and 28th with some money being spent on leisure and pleasure… which presumes you’ve got a bit to spend! Early August tensions ease off as a lover or partner becomes a lot more relaxed and co-operative.

aquarius (20th January - 18th February) A number of worries that gave you a hard time in July now seem to be passing, and even if you don’t approve of everything that is happening around you, you can at least take a philosophical view and go with the flow. This eases family tensions and makes some of your work routines significantly more productive and enjoyable.

PIscES (19th February - 20th March) Anything to do with property is well aspected throughout August.

Certainly, money spent on the home is a good investment – the only trouble is you’d rather be spending it on something else and your financial reserves just won’t stretch that far. The impulsive among you will go out a buy a new car or book an expensive holiday.

aries (21st March-19th April) New toys for some, new loves for a few, and new feelings of self

confidence for just about everyone.

A lot to show off, a lot to feel happy about, and a lot to get you through the shortening days. Homecomings and reunions are relevant throughout the month. Finances are sound, but there should still be friction with a partner re. priorities.

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taurus (20th April - 20th May) You’ll be under pressure to get something finished before the end of the summer. Concentrate on this challenge because it will lead to stronger finances. An argument with a partner over financial priorities looks likely, and you’ll be inclined to stick to your guns even though this may cause further friction down the line.

GEMINI (21st May - 20th June) Everyone tells you what to do, but not how to do it, and you’ll not be able to do right for wrong.

This leads to some heavy moods between the 8th and the 22nd, but with things perking up around the 23rd when either an obstacle is removed from your pathway or you find an ingenious way around it.

CANCER (21 June - 22nd July) Cancerian females find themselves getting involved with feminine groups of like-minded ladies.

Younger Cancerians seem to be on the move, either on holidays or projects that take them away from home. Cancerian gentlemen have a good financial month, but they’ll be keeping secrets and playing their cards close to their chest.

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If you would love to join a choir or singin g group, but - and this is a problem all of us face here at Your Loca l Link - can’t sing for toffee - don’t worry. Song Box is a singing grou p with a difference, as they meet up just to have fun with musi c and songs and don’t take anything too seriously. Getting together at Oaken Grove Community Centre in Haxby every Friday, Song Box would love you to join, regardless of age or talent. Go along for a chat, enjoy a cup of tea, and have some fun. n Call 634390.

calling all socialites

If you’re new to York or just enjoy meeting new people; York IVC is the social club for you. With over a hundred active members, the non-profit organization hosts a range of quizzes and club parties. All events are activities including walks, meals out, pub oming club members. organised by their own friendly and welc p in their fun endeavours you can find n If you’d like to join the friendly grou out more at www.yorkivc.org.uk

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GIRL POWER! Girls, if you think you could show the England football team how it’s actually done, we know of the place to get started. Rawcliffe JFC are looking for girls aged from nine to 12 to join their girls teams for the upcoming season start ing in September. Training (and a whole load of fun) will start in August at Roko Gym at Clifton Moor, every Thursday evenings, 6.15-7.1 5pm. n If you would like to give it a go and perfect your footie skills, call Stuart Watson 07581 252083

Calling all funsters! Whether you’re young or just young at heart, York Against Cancer need you to help out at the crazily colourful, and fabulously fundraising, Run or Dye event at Castle Howard on 9th August. Dubbed ‘The world’s most colourful 5K’, the run will see participants covered from head to toe with powder paint as they make their way around the scenic course. As a member of the Colour Crew, you’ll be specially trained to administer Random Acts of Colour (in other words, gleefully throwing paint on people). n To volunteer, call 764466, or to register to run visit uk.runordye.com/locations/Castle-Howard

GOOD-MINTON

If this summer of sport has left you bored with football and tired of tennis, why not get set to try something else? Poppleton Badminton Club is looking for enthusiastic new members, whatever their level of experience, to crack a few shuttlecocks about, starting in September. The friendly and informal club play non-league badminton on Monday and Thursday evenings from 8.30 until 10pm at The Poppleton Centre. n If you fancy turning your badminton skills into good-minton skills, call Caroline Steel on 787191.

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SHAKE IT! Well, we know what we’ll be doing in the office from now on. From Snow White to Frozen, the team at Disney are well known for inspiring our imagination with their films and adding a little magic to our childhoods.

Now, they’re using their special brand of fairy dust to inspire children across the country to get active by teaming up with Change4Life! City of York Council is supporting the 10 Minute Shake Up campaign, which will use fun, manageable 10 minute bursts of exercise to encourage youngsters to achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day. Everyone who signs up for the 10 Minute Shake Up will receive a free pack containing inspiration, ideas and tools to help children on their way, including a stopwatch, wall chart, reward stickers and Disney character activity cards.

Join in with the fun – visit 10minuteshakeup.change4life.co.uk and register for yours!

THE SECRETS OF THE SPONGE...

Undercover cake club alert! The Clandestine Cake Club meet in secret locations that are only revealed to those who book a place. This month’s meeting takes place somewhere in York at 7pm on 13th August, with members bringing their own bakes and sampling one another’s creations – and you can guess what the main topic of conversation will be! New members are very welcome, as are venues who might like to host an event. n Visit www.clandestinecakeclub.co.uk or email yorkcentralccc@hotmail.com

HEART IN MIND...

York Coronary Support Group Trust, a registered charity, provides what is considered to be vital help and support needed by cardiac patients and their families following a patient’s illness and release from hospital, enabling them to return to as normal a life as possible.

To meet other people with ‘heart concerns’ and their families, why not join them to share experiences, glean advice, participate in social events, make new friends and have fun. n If you feel this group could benefit you contact Mark Rice 274962

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Lucky Daphne’s got all the answers. Write to her care of Your Local Link and she’ll soon sort you out.

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h First date nerves

I know what my boyfriend is getting me for my birthday and I’m really disappointed. I hoped he’d get me a Pandora bracelet, but I’ve since secretly found out he’s bought me an iPad Air. I know they’re expensive, but it’s not what I wanted. Should I drop some heavy hints between now and my birthday? Or should I just feign happiness on the day?

Julie, Heslington

I’m a 40 year old, recently single man. My question is, how does one behave on a first date? It’s so long since I’ve been out on a date with a woman, I have no idea what to do. Any advice? TW, Dringhouses

He got you an iPad. You wanted a bracelet. And you are ‘really disappointed’? Oh, puh-lease. You don’t even know what disappointment is until you have a boyfriend who buys you an extension lead for your birthday (all right, I did need one, but all the same...) When you open your present, you shouldn’t need to feign happiness. Be thrilled that someone has bothered to buy you anything.

And one last plea: please don’t use your beautiful new iPad to write to me ever again.

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You’re probably asking the wrong person, since the last first date I had was so long ago it involved a brandy and Babycham in the Cat’s Whiskers. But for what it’s worth here are a few dating do’s and don’ts…

Do dress to impress. No woman in her right mind would want to go out with a man wearing a vest saying ‘Sun’s Out, Guns Out’, or any other slogan boasting about a part of his anatomy. If in doubt, just pick something clean.

Do listen. You don’t have to be interesting, just be interested. But not to the point where you seem like a creepy stalker.

Don’t moan. You hate your job. Your ex is giving you grief. Your life might be terrible, but here’s the thing – NO ONE WANTS TO HEAR ABOUT IT. It’s a first date, not an audition for Jeremy Kyle. Do relax. The best that could happen is that you make it to a second date. The worst is that you’ll end up with a funny story to tell your mates. Either way, you win. Good luck!

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h Football crazy My husband runs a kids’ football club and our 12 year old son is their star player. He’s also a keen musician and recently asked me if he could give up the football for drama and dance lessons instead. My husband was furious when he found out and really let rip at our boy. He’s still playing football and my husband thinks the situation is resolved, but I’m not happy. JG, Haxby Neither is your son, I imagine. For crying out loud, what is your husband’s problem? The boy’s asked if he can try dancing, not heroin. Surely his dad can’t be this upset just because he’s about to lose his prize midfielder? If you ask me, I reckon your husband’s got some serious issues here. But if he carries on acting like Alex Ferguson on steroids, then he risks ruining their relationship forever.

Rather than getting upset that his son will never be Steven Gerrard, he should be proud that he has the strength of character to try something new.

h Beer goggles I drank very heavily for a couple of unhappy years but now I’ve turned my life around. I don’t drink, I eat healthily and I exercise all the time. But unfortunately, my new lifestyle has ruined my looks. I used to be fighting men off but now they hardly look at me. What can I do? I’m 30. MN, Acomb.

I’m no expert, but I don’t think eating salad and doing aerobics could turn you into a 30 year old Dot Cotton. Has it occurred to you that those men were probably after you because you were a drunk party girl? Now you’ve got some self respect back, it stands to reason some men aren’t going to be interested.

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1. Famous composer & a quantity of goods produced at once (used a lot in baking).

2. Small piece of glass or stone threaded onto a necklace and loaf or roll.

3. Another word for every and sandy bit at the seaside.

4. Rage & a word that would describe a fluffy dog.

5. ‘All right’ & wine from the Hungarian region.

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Tina Turner 5. Billie Holiday Add a letter 1. Bach / batch 2. Bead / bread 3. Each / beach 4. Fury / furry 5. Okay / Tokay.

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world cup withdrawls

it takes two

Anyone else getting withdrawal symptoms now that the World Cup has now come to an end? The four year wait has now begun. What a tournament it was, and for me, the best since the first one I watched back in 1994. In fact it started pretty similarly; horrifically bad TV when Jennifer Lopez strutted her stuff in the opening ceremony, despite no one turning her mic on; almost as embarrassing as Diana Ross back in USA’94 blasting a penalty wide. Thankfully, football saved the day with some fantastic matches, bad Brazilian defending and memorable goals. All this, whilst England once again proved to be well off the pace though like people said in the build-up – no European team was ever going to win it in South America!

The football fix is soon back upon us with the Premier League, and, more importantly, League Two begins again. York City will be bidding to go one better than last season, and have a sustained automatic promotion push to try get into League One. Nigel Worthington’s first full season in charge took a while to get going, and wins pre-Christmas were hard to come by. He will no doubt be looking to avoid a repeat with August home games, including the triple header against Doncaster Rovers (League Cup game, 12th August), Northampton (16th August) and Cambridge (19th August). Finally, Wycombe arrive at Bootham Crescent on 30th August.

once bitten Despite the fantastic spectacle of the World Cup, many people are still talking about Luis Suarez, a man who stayed in the queue for teeth while God was handing out brains. If I had a pound for every person who said he just fancied an Italian, I would be, well, £5 richer; but someone did point out that putting meat in front of an Italian player’s name does make for interesting meal ideas. Whether it’s a Lamb Buffon, Pork Ballotelli or indeed; a Chicken Chiellini.

spokespeople Since my last column York has all been about the Tour de France, and it’s funny to think that even with all that build-up, if I had sneezed I would have missed it.

My favourite bit had to be the local police giving high fives to the crowd – no wonder Lance Armstrong got away with it for so long! When I got home, I sat back and looked forward to seeing my wave on TV, only for ITV to go for an advert. It’s all well and good that those cyclists can cover 22 miles in a day but I couldn’t help but think having those old style bikes with a basket and bell on the front for every competitor would have made it more interesting.

that’s cricket

August sees the cricket season go into its final stages with Yorkshire looking to have a strong end to the season. Yorkshire will take on Sussex in the County Championship from 15th-18th August, with other fixtures in the month including the London One-Day Cup with games versus Worcestershire at Leeds (7th August), Essex (at Scarborough on 11th August) and Derbyshire two days later (at Scarborough, 13th August).

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radio gaga The team at York Hospital Radio, the charity radio station that has recently celebrated its 50th birthday, are on the lookout for new volunteers.

They particularly need people for their sports team, ‘Sports Backup’; a team vital to the station delivering sports programmes. Whilst the new football season gets underway, a member of the Sports Backup team typically records live feeds from other reporters around the UK to give the York Hospital listeners updates from all different sports across the country.

An interest in sport, and particularly football, is an advantage but not

essential. York Hospital Radio need as many people behind the mic as they do on the front line, and all they are really after is a bit of commitment on a Saturday afternoon and the ability and enthusiasm to work as part of a team. Full training is provided to all new members.

Anyone interested in fulfilling this rewarding role, or indeed other areas at York Hospital Radio, should contact Phil Bewers via his email (phil. bewers@yorkhospitalradio.com) or visit www.yorkhospitalradio.co.uk for more details.

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The first day of August is, of course, better known round these parts as Yorkshire Day. To celebrate, here are some facts and figures which go a long way to prove that Yorkshire is the best county of them all.

Scarborough is the country’s oldest seaside resort and during the nineteenth century possessed Europe’s largest hotel.

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• Yorkshire is the largest county in England at 2.9 million acres.

• Yorkshire has a third of the total area of National Parks in the country, those being the North • There are more acres of York Moors, most of the land in Yorkshire than Yorkshire Dales and part there are letters in a bible. of the Peak District.

• York's St Peter's School is • 17% of Yorkshire is the third oldest school in designated as 'Green the western world. belt' land, compared to • York Minster is Northern Europe's largest gothic cathedral and possesses the largest medieval stained glass window in the world.

• Ripon is England's oldest city, having gained a royal charter in 886AD.

the national average of 13%.

North Yorkshire’s coastline boasts 200 metre high cliffs

by Bouldy - the highest anywhere on the East Coast.

• Brompton, just outside Scarborough, hosted the first ever human flight in a heavier-than-air craft.

• Sheffield FC is the oldest association football club in the world, having been founded in 1857.

• Doncaster’s St Leger is the oldest and longest horse race in the world.

• Mother Shipton's Cave in Knaresborough is the oldest registered visitor attraction in Britain, opening in 1630.

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• The West Yorkshire Playhouse stages more productions each year than any other theatre outside of London.

• Tourism in Yorkshire is worth £7 billion, a greater amount than that of Denmark and Ireland.

• 216 million people visit Yorkshire each year roughly the same number of people who go to all of the worldwide Disney resort theme parks.

• In the Dales you’ll find England’s largest single drop waterfall, Hardraw Force, and also Britain’s highest pub, the Tan Hill Inn, at 1,732ft above sea level.

• The population of Yorkshire, 5.3 million people, is equal to that of Norway and greater than half of all the countries on the planet.

• ASDA, Morrisons and Marks and Spencer all started life in Yorkshire.

A Yorkshire crop

Will you be celebrating Yorkshire Day on 1st August with a traditional Yorkshire pud? If so, why not pop another Yorkshire delicacy on the side of your plate... rhubarb. Yorkshire is the UK’s main producer of rhubarb, in the triangle of land between Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield. But, due to some unseasonably bad summers over the past few years, rhubarb production is at an all-time low. No longer just the go-to ingredient in rubbish school dinners, rhubarb saw a renaissance over the past decade as TV chefs flocked to the Yorkshire veg’s camp because of the health benefits it offers. Our advice: get to the supermarket now and stock up. We’ll be round for some tarts soon.

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Visit www.network-york.co.uk MADE IN YORK BREAKFAST EVENT 8th August, 8.30-10.30am. Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel, Skelton.

Visit www.madeinyork.biz THE MET CLUB EVENING NETWORKING 7th August, 5.30-7.30pm.

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YORK PROFESSIONALS Visits and networking meetings.

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

Visit 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.

Visit www.bsyny.co.uk YORK WOMEN IN BUSINESSES Events aimed at women in business.

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yORK CHAMBER EVENTS To book visit www.yourchamber.org.uk Business Lunch in York 6th August, 12noon-2pm. York Marriott Hotel, Tadcaster Road.

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Who to follow Looking for some interesting local people and businesses to follow on Twitter? Here are a few we like.

Acomb Village (@Acombvillage).

A co-operative group promoting Acomb and its people, businesses, residents, and community groups. cityteamyork (@cityteamyork).

A partnership of businesses and organisations working together in York to build a diverse, resilient and vibrant city centre.

the vale online (@thevaleonline).

A not for profit organisation bringing the York Vale community closer together.

Galtres Festival (@Galtres). Wonderful music, real ales & ciders, delicious local food plus loads of fun for the family. 22nd-24th August. For money off your tickets use discount code: LOCALLINK767.

Oh, and while you’re online follow us too - we’re @LocalLinkYork

Executoy CAT B100 Rugged Phone. If you’re the kind of executive who spends time visiting construction sites (or someone who works on a construction site and longs to be an executive) we offer up the CAT B100 Rugged Phone.

Yes, CAT, makers of diggers and tough-asnails boots. This phone has been designed to withstand knocks, drops and bashes, as well as being fully water and dust proof. It also features a noise-cancelling mic, meaning you can chat to your gran while standing next to one of CAT’s aforementioned diggers at work. And look at it; so rugged! n £130 from www.catphones.com

York Theatre Royal awarded almost £2.9million The team at York Theatre Royal are delighted to have received £2,850,000 towards their £4.1million Redevelopment Project from Arts Council England.

The award is the most significant investment since the 1967 foyer extension, and will see the theatre close for eight months in March 2015. The foyer space will be increased, the auditorium reconfigured and refurbished, and the whole building will be made more accessible.

It's a double celebration for the theatre, which has also recently received confirmation of its continued status as a National Portfolio Organisation. This means that the team will receive an annual grant from Arts Council England to support their work over the next three years. n Visit www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

Taking care One of York's leading care providers is happy to announce that following continued success and investment they are moving to bigger and better premises. Heritage Healthcare provides home care to more than 60 clients in and around York, offering the very best in personal, tailored care. However, that number is set to increase dramatically as the company expands, takes on more staff and relocates to new, self-contained offices on Green Lane, Rawcliffe.

Manager of the new York office, Sarah Dowell, said of the move: “The new premises suit our business needs much better, particularly as the York business grows. As well as being self-contained we have control over our own operation, including phone systems, broadband and services, which is important as we take on more staff and clients.”

Heritage Healthcare's growth is not only limited to offices however, as over the next year the company hopes to double its workforce. The creation of 25 new jobs within the healthcare sector is certainly a great boost for York's economy, and will help ensure that more clients in the city and the surrounding villages will further benefit from the high quality domiciliary care and healthcare services Heritage Healthcare provides. n If you would be interested in filling one of these new vacancies, visit www.heritagehealthcare.co.uk

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You might not want the kids to see you reading this, especially at the start of the summer school holidays. We're very happy to announce that Ceejay's, suppliers of school and work wear, have expanded the Get Branded side of their business.

They now stock everything the little tykes of York need for September, from uniforms to PE kits, and at great low prices. They even print custom clothing as well; perfect for businesses in need of fresh-looking staff uniforms.

Following their merger with Sykes Lee & Brydson last year, York and Wetherby-based Solicitors Ware & Kay are continuing to go from strength to strength. As the legal business grows, Ware & Kay have announced the recent appointment of Jennifer Brook who joins the team from a law firm in Leeds. Jennifer possesses a wealth of experience in the area of Litigation and Dispute Resolution, and will be working closely with the company's Head of Litigation and Partner Steven Partridge. We wish her all the best.

riders. Mike pledged to raise £19,000, enough to fund a nurse for a year for Marie Curie Cancer Care, the official charity partner of the Tour de France. Ware & Kay have supported Mike from the start of his fundraising marathon and kicked off the money raising with a donation of £1,000. On the back of Ware & Kay’s support other businesses throughout York helped with Mike’s fundraising challenge. We are delighted to announce that Mike managed to raise over £21,000 with donations still coming in.

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What's right for you?

As the new academic year dawns, that is a question you might be asking yourself as you consider your higher education choices. Hopefully all will go well on 14th August when A Level results are published, but what if things don't go to plan? Having a back-up plan prepared in the event that your grades aren't what you - and your first choice university - were expecting.

Researching subjects related to the one you were hoping to study, as well has having an idea about where you'd like to spend the next three years, is a great way to get a foot-up during the clearing process.

Thankfully we know of place that might be able to help... and it's only a stone's throw away. On 16th August York St John University will host an Open Day, allowing potential students to see what all the fuss is about. Meet the staff, find out about the many varied degree courses on offer, chat to current students and check out the facilities (which may or may not involve a trip to the Union bar).

Regardless of what happens on results day, studying at York St John could be the best choice to make. n To book your place onto the Open Day, visit www.yorksj.ac.uk/opendays

Can you help S.N.A.P.P.Y.?

If you run or own a business and are looking to make a difference, we have the cause for you. Special Needs And Play Provision York (S.N.A.P.P.Y.) are once again hosting their annual black tie ball on 13th September at the Royal York Hotel. Each of the lucky 170 guests in attendance will be walking away with a free hamper filled with items from great Yorkshire businesses... which is where you come in. If you have some small items to donate (170 times) then the charity would love to hear from you. n Email db1960db@googlemail.comÂ

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For this special feature we take a peek behind the scenes of one of York’s best loved, and most important, charities.

way back when

Beginning life way back in 1987, the aim of York Against Cancer has always been the same; to improve the level of care given to cancer patients, raise funds and awareness of cancer, and to pioneer research into cancer cures.

Started by two surgeons, Steve Leveson and John Craven, who, along with research scientist Colin Garner, believed that facilities for cancer patients in York, as well as the level of support they received, could be better. Jack Birch, local businessman and ex-Lord Mayor, was appointed as the first chairman.

Since then York Against Cancer have worked alongside York Hospital and the University of York to establish the Cancer Care Centre at the Hospital and to set up the Jack Birch Unit of Molecular Carcinogenesis at the University.

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know...?

A key focus of York Against Cancer's research is bladder cancer which is a particular problem in some parts of Yorkshire because of our industrial legacy.

York Against Cancer go into primary schools across York to talk to the children about sun awareness. They also give every receptionaged child a free sunhat.

Scientists still don’t know what causes most cancers.

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leading the

charge We grab just five minutes with Julie Russell, General Manager of York Against Cancer.

“Donating isn’t just about money,” says Julie while speaking about what the charity really needs to survive. “Time is what is important. Not everyone has any money to spare, but most of us have a bit of time. That’s what we really need - people’s time to get involved and make a difference.

That is what raises the money after all.”

Julie, who has been with the charity for nine years, never actually had any designs to manage it. “I started out as an accountant, working on the books. It wasn’t until about six years ago that the position of General Manager became available - so I went for it. I consider myself extremely fortunate that I got the job as I

inclusive...

When talking of the charity’s most vital resource, the volunteers, Julie says that everyone is welcome to get involved. “Young and old, man, woman and child; all are welcome. I see it as the more different kinds of people are involved and giving us their precious time, the more the message of the charity is getting out there into different groups. We genuinely do want to hear from everyone and anybody to see what they can do to help.” really do have the best of both worlds here. I not only get to be involved in the decision making process for York Against Cancer, but I also get to meet and work with our team of volunteers and all the patients we help. I get to see the bigger picture; it’s very rewarding.”

“After all, she stresses, “cancer is not selective; it doesn’t discriminate.

Cancer can effect anyone in any walk of life, so to fight it we have to do the same. The more people we have volunteering, the stronger we are against it.”

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On the buses Care... with a sea view

For the past eight years York Against Cancer has provided more than just vital care, support and research in the battle against the disease. As York isn't able to offer radiotherapy treatments to cancer patients, the charity operates a week-daily bus service from the city to Leeds. This enables cancer sufferers to receive the treatment they need without having to worry about how they are getting there.

York Against Cancer employs two part-time drivers who have the honour of ferrying people each day over to Leeds. These two stalwart chaps take all the hassle out of getting to St James University Hospital, aided in no small part by the charity's minibus. But, after nine years of loyal service, and thousands of miles clocked, the bus is on its last legs (or rather wheels).

Wheely good cause York Against Cancer needs your help.

To keep the vital daily trips to Leeds going - something that is an actual lifeline to many - they need to raise £150,000 as soon as they can. The

Caring for people with cancer doesn’t just mean administering treatment - sometimes the best way to help is to offer a change of scenery and a break. York Against Cancer excels in this, and can offer cancer patients and their families from York a few nights away by the sea in their own private apartment.

money will not only go toward buying a brand spanking new minibus, but also to maintaining it and keeping it going for years to come.

This is where you come in. York Against Cancer are appealing to local businesses to come up with some fun fundraising ideas to go toward saving the minibus service. August is a great time to raise some cash at work, as a whole host of outdoor pursuits become possible. Sponsored bike rides, walk-to-work weeks, and

(and this will definitely appeal to most people) a sponsored 'lob wet sponges at the boss' day. Sounds fun! n Got an idea and want to help?

Call 764466.

Able to accommodate seven people, the flat overlooking Whitby harbour has some gorgeous views out to sea and toward the romantic abbey ruins.

What is great is that anyone can apply to stay there for a few nights with their family, regardless of where in their treatment they are - and it’s all paid for by York Against Cancer. n If you, or someone you know, might like to get away from the stresses of cancer treatment for a few nights, call 764466.

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The easiest way to get involved with York Against Cancer is to make a donation to help keep the charity afloat. However, if you're looking for a bigger way to get involved, and would like to make a few great friends along the way while having tonnes of fun, you can always volunteer your time. There are so many volunteering opportunities with York Against Cancer, so no matter what your skills or interests are, there is bound to be a role for you to fill.

The charity currently has around 70 volunteers on their books, who complete a plethora of fun and worthwhile tasks to help raise those vital funds. From standing on the street collecting spare change and baking cakes for fairs and events, to working in the shop and helping to manage high-profile events, there's something for everyone to get involved with at York Against Cancer. n To find out more and express an interest in volunteering, email office@yorkagainstcancer.org.uk or call 764466.

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We chat to one of those hard working volunteers, Diana Ridley, about how and why she gives up her time for the charity. the lead up to Christmas, we pack thousands of Christmas cards.

The charity also has an annual street collection which requires a large number of volunteers to help. We have some excellent bakers amongst us, so the cake stalls at events such as St. Crux Day are always popular.

What have been your favourite and most memorable times with York Against Cancer?

What got you involved with York Against Cancer?

What sort of things do you do for the charity?

TIMEFOR A Following both my late husband and I being diagnosed with cancer I decided I wanted to put something back into society. I already knew of the work of York Against Cancer through friends in the community where I live, so that was the charity I decided to approach.

I help in the office doing whatever is required such as pricing goods and cards. I also work shifts at the gift shop in York Hospital on a rota basis. We attend stalls and events organised by others in support of York Against Cancer selling items or raffle tickets. And, every year in

SWIM?

Making some good friends with the other volunteers and some of the regular supporters that we meet at the Hospital or other events.

The most memorable times are when targets to achieve projects come to fruition, and working at the hospital unit is great because that is where we hear so many marvellous comments.

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Not to scare you, but... our bodies make between 200 and 1000 pre-cancerous cells every day, but fortunately our immune system removes them.

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Upcoming events and ways to get involved with York Against Cancer

11th October

York Rocks Against Cancer, Grand Opera House.

9th August Run or Dye, Castle Howard

This is a 5k run with a difference! Every so often along the course the joggers are pelted with colourful dyes and paints, keeping this fun run extremely interesting... and colourful. York Against Cancer are involved with this event, taking place just up the road at Castle Howard, but not in a way you’d expect. They are looking for volunteers with strong throwing arms (and a desire to chuck paint at strangers) to man the dye stations, where the runners will be given a splash of colour. Sounds like a great way to spend an August afternoon! n Call 764466.

27th September Street Collections, York.

A rocking evening awaits once again, as the charity presents one of the best nights out of the year.

Returning to compere the musical feast is friend of the mag Tony Audenshaw (Bob from Emmerdale) as well as his rock group including other Emmerdale cast members. Also appearing are The Grand Old Uke of York, Unit 8, Beth McCarthy (from the BBC’s The Voice) and local rock outfit Guilty Pleasures. n Book your tickets today by calling 0844 8713024.

This day is by far the easiest way to get involved with York Against Cancer. They are looking for friendly types to take up a bucket and get out onto the streets to collect shoppers’ spare change. If you’re worried about being stuck out there all day, don’t; each of the collection volunteers do just an hour at a time. Practise your smiles and get your bucket shaking skills in order! n Call 764466.

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“She always found it very difficult to get out of my low slung sports car. And the boot was so small she could only fit two hat boxes in!” Apparently the reason for selling one of the cars is that “I’ve decided to do my bit for the environment.” John, 1998 is calling... it says you’re too late.

Yorkshire politician, and former Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott was infamous in the 1990s for owning two Jaguar cars, while seeming to champion the working class cause. Now it seems that Prescott has had a change of heart as he is selling one of his jags. “Pauline is delighted,” Prescott said of his wife’s thoughts on the sale.

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Kano. In our day the only thing we had to build ourselves was Lego, but it seems the kids of today are a bit more sophisticated. Kano is a build-it-yourself computer kit, containing everything your child needs to build their own PC. Based around the Raspberry Pi motherboard, and including keyboard and speakers, the Kano is designed to get kids thinking about coding software. Which, apparently, will be more use to them in later life than building wonky houses out of plastic bricks. £95 Available from www.kano.me

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Technology expert Matt Todd gives us the lowdown equipment. We have specially accredited service contracts from leading brands in the technology world, and know our way around most of the gizmos and gadgets in your home.

Yes, I was saying that title like the mice in Bagpuss, and for good cause. Although most modern technology is pretty tough and resilient, from time to time things can go wrong. But before you toss that faulty new TV in the garbage and prepare for an evening of angry tweeting to the manufacturer, let us have a look at it.

We have a dedicated workshop on-site, where we carry out under-guarantee and out-ofguarantee repairs to televisions, recorders and hifi

It's important never to tackle a repair on your own if you don't have any proper training. Not only are our repair boys equipped with advanced diagnostic and repair equipment, they also know how to do things safely - after all, we're talking about electrical items here.

If you have something that is broken and in need of repair, there are two ways of getting it sorted with us. Either bring the item in to us and we'll inspect it, giving you quote for repair work, or let us come to you (if the item is too heavy) and if we need to take it away to fix, we'll even source a loan product for you. Whatever you want to do, pick up the phone and chat to us. n Call 628676

Rolling out Since the invention of carpets our homes have been that little bit more comfortable. Pity people in bygone eras who, at the height of some ghastly, central-heating free winter, would have to climb out of bed and drop their toes onto an icy stone floor. It is one of the reasons why we love Style Flooring, York's carpet wonderland in Heworth. Another reason is that right now they are offering smaller roll-end cuts of carpet at amazingly discounted prices - some as low as £5!

Roll-ends are perfect for carpeting awkward little spaces - and even for using as mats in high-traffic areas of your home. n For great quality cuts at even greater prices, call 289266.

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Design De-mystified by Becs #1.

Where do I start?

If you know me at all (and I hope you do by now) you’ll know that I love design that is accessible and fun for everyone. I am on a constant mission to dispel the myths and mystique of this funny world and help anyone become their own personal design expert.

You are your own client. You must take the time to think about your needs, your end goal, and what you want out of your project.

With that in mind I’m starting a mini-series here, aimed at breaking down the design process for you.

These guidelines – though simplified –apply to commercial or residential markets, and large or small scale projects (including yours!). I am a firm believer that there are no right or wrong answers, just opinions. Plenty of logical steps will help you make the right design decisions for you,

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the question “where do I start?” must be “Me”. You are your own client.

You must therefore take the time to think clearly about your needs, your end goal, and what you want out of your project. In this age of instant fixes it can be tempting to launch into selecting paint colours straight away, but without taking time over this stage you can easily lose direction.

To help you examine and understand your needs, ask yourself some of these questions: End-Game: Are you refurbishing for yourself, or simply sprucing up to sell on? If you are concerned with selling and making a profit your decisions will need to be more objective.

regardless of current trends or what the neighbours may think.

So, here we get to the title of this column “where do I start?” Well, the first step in any design process must

be to establish a clear brief. To do this we need to understand two things.

Firstly: the client’s needs. Secondly: the space we are working with. It follows then that the first answer to

Number of Users: How many end users will your space have?

Is it a hideaway just for you, or will the whole family be using it regularly?

Remember more users means more opinions, preferences and ideas!

Number of Uses: Will the space be single-use or multipurpose? (e.g. office doubling as a

Traffic: Is it a high traffic area?

Spaces such as Hallways inevitably get more wear and tear and will require harder-wearing finishes.

Moisture: Will you have to consider moisture levels? Bathrooms and kitchens require a different category of finishes and fixtures to “dry” spaces. Make sure you do your research.

And finally (probably the least fun part):

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Change of Use: Are you altering the purpose of a space? (e.g. bedroom into a bathroom or vice versa) Stripping out will need to be factored in, affecting the overall project programme.

Budget: Do you have a budget in mind? In the commercial world, agreeing fees and a project budget comes before any design decisions are made, so take a leaf out of the professional’s book and keep impulse buys to a minimum!

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These questions are by no means exhaustive, but should help you understand your own needs and goals for your project.

Coming up: part 2 of establishing your brief: Understanding your space.

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This month we hear from Kate MacNeil from M.A.C. Architects, as she offers us her Beginners’ Guide to House Extensions According to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) people are staying in their homes much longer, and despite the growth in new housing fewer houses are being bought and sold.

Therefore to improve, modernise and facilitate our ever-changing lifestyles an increasing amount of people are choosing to extend and develop their existing property rather than moving home.

When extending, it makes sense that the design and layout is a cost effective investment – and therefore careful consideration should be given to even the smallest of extensions. Planning consent may or may not be required and now - under Permitted Development Rights - a large number of extensions can be built without any planning permission at all.

Big plans It is worth confirming with the Local Authority whether or not a planning application is required, which they will do for a small fee. If you have employed an

architect they will also be able to advise you on the matter, and of course limitations obviously apply if your house is in a Conservation Area or in a National Park!

Generally, though, a detached home can be extended up to four metres with a single storey extension, or three metres if you have a semi-detached or terraced house. If the proposed extension will be within two metres of a boundary with your neighbours, then the height of the eaves must be a maximum of three metres.

Other important things to consider are that new extensions (with the exception of conservatories) must be built of materials similar in appearance to the main house.

Rooflights or dormers can be added to improve and increase your attic space, but these must not face the highway. While permitted developments are beneficial to your home (and it’s value) there’s a lot to consider before starting work.

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The client here was looking to extend and refurbish their existing terraced house, provide more light into the kitchen area, and convert their existing outbuildings into a new bathroom.

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Building Regulations will be required regardless of Planning Permission, and it is worth consulting your architect on whether or not Party Wall Act Notices are required to be served on your neighbours.

If you are thinking of extending, renovating or building a new home and could do with some advice, it is certainly worth consulting a qualified architect - in the long run it will actually save you money.

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With all that hot sunshine streaming in through your windows this month, you'll probably by closing the blinds quite a bit. However, did you know that some blind cords can be dangerous, and that new legislation brought it in this year says that blinds must be cordless or have a concealed cord? It is something that Caroline's Curtains, producers of bespoke blinds and curtains, know all about. For just £10 they can pay you a visit to check if your blinds are safe, and if not they'll even install a safety device for you. Enjoy some peace of mind this summer... especially as the kids will be running wild. n Call 07849 869037.

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Space: The Final Frontier

If you have a small bathroom, don't fret. Thanks to our friends at Watermark Bathroom and Plumbing Supplies we have some tips on making a small bathroom seem that little bit bigger.

Small bathroom spaces can be transformed with care. Choosing the right materials, fixtures, and fittings is key, as is thoughtful space planning and a considered emphasis on scale.

First, establish a focal point. Keep colours, patterns, and materials simple while not overloading with details. Do introduce one element that is bold or intricate, such as an elaborate mirror. The colour palette in a small space should be simple, using one main colour in a variety of shades. While you shouldn't be afraid to try dark hues, consider painting your bathroom a light, neutral colour.

Include clever storage. Use wall-hung varieties rather than ones that sit on the floor to create an airier feeling in small spaces. Replacing a shower curtain with sliding glass doors will also help. Opt for frameless shower doors, clear glass will maximize visual space. n Visit www.watermarkplumbing.co.uk or call 420340.

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Over your head According to the rather lovely folks at The Flat Roof Company, quality service + quality products = happy customers; and they should know.

After 25 years in business the team have expanded nationwide, but their core values are the same now as they were back in the 1980s. The only thing that has changed is the quality of materials. Some people assume that flat roofs leak, but new technology means that this is a thing of the past. The team at The Flat Roof Company use Tuffdek, a tough, reinforced polyester laminate, which is laid insitu right onto your roof, forming a completely jointless, laminated membrane. The end result is that your roof is completely encapsulated when finished, so there are no joints for any leaks to squeeze through. In fact, the team is so confident of this, they offer a 25year insurance backed guarantee. n Visit www.flatroof.co.uk or call 01937 530788.

What’scooking?

For most of us, if we had to choose just one room to renovate, it would be the kitchen. And thanks to Kutchenhaus, there's an excellent selection of high quality, personalised options to choose from at their flagship showroom here in York, at Foss Island Retail Park. Kutchenhaus are the UK retail outlet for Nobilia, the world's largest manufacturer of kitchens. The German manufacturer

supplies one in three kitchens in their home country, and their name is synonymous worldwide with quality and style. The York team at Kutchenhaus offer a superb personalised design service that ensures that your kitchen is perfectly suited to you, and there's no assembly required – as the units come ready built, all you need to do is slot them in and start cooking. And as there are heavily discounted ex-display models available, there's sure to be something suitable for you no matter what your budget.

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The choice is clear Let's face it – a house without windows would be awful. You'd never know if you should take a brolly out with you, or be able to peek at who's knocking on your door before you decide whether to answer it. Plus, it'd be pretty dark.

Luckily, the lovely folks at Crystal Clear Home Improvements are here to offer advice and assistance in installing sparkling, beautiful windows. Whether you need a conservatory or orangery, windows or doors, you can be sure of their good old-fashioned family values, which means a free home consultation and quotation – as well as an insurance backed guarantee and deposit protection.

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Dig for victory! The manual heavyweight of your gardening arsenal, the loyal spade is essential for those demanding jobs. Whether you’re creating a new bed, shifting some compost onto the vegetable patch, or clearing space for the decking, a solid spade is the tool of choice.

A what? This Japanese gardening knife is growing in popularity because of its sheer versatility. A straight sharp edge on one side of the blade, and a serrated edge on the other make this perfect for getting into places your secateurs can't. As the blade is concave it can also be used like a tiny shovel to dug up weeds and introduce small plants.

They don’t come more reliable than this carbon steel forged spade from Spear & Jackson. The head is rustproof, will never bend, and the wooden shaft is waterproof. By ‘eck.

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Ask Chris...

Got a gardening question?

Chris Brown from Brown’s Nurseries can help

Q.

What is your favourite flowering plant and why?

There is nothing better than a nice rose, so Rosa 'New Dawn' would be my choice. It's a hardy climbing rose that likes good, moist, fertile and well-drained soil, that will grow in the sun or part-shade. It is grown for its excellent repeat flowering pale pink and fragrant roses from summer to autumn.

This was the first rose to receive a patent, so they knew they had bred a very good flower.

One of its most outstanding assets is the repeat-flowering capability. The pretty, pearlypink flowers are produced in large clusters for really long periods. They smell good too, with a strong, sweet fragrance, as well as having a good disease resistance.

It has shiny, mid-green leaves that nearly always look in tip-top condition, and has a habit of gently arching. Its use is not restriced to being trained up pillars, posts, walls and over low roofs, as it can be grown as a hedge or pruned to form a free-standing shrub. If you are training this climber up pillars, try to avoid getting purely vertical growth as this can lead to flowers growing at the top only.

It is recommended that the shoots be trained around the support in a spiral formation,

Q.

I have a brown insect with a white sticky substance around it on the stems of my Acer.

Can you tell me what it is?

I have had a lot of people come to the nursery with the same problem this year.

Because it was a mild winter there are a lot of insects around this summer, and the one you have sounds like the scale insect.

There are many varieties of this insect, most of which live on the backs of leaves. Some, however, live on the branches of trees and suck sap from the trunk.

This sounds like the horse-chestnut scale, which also lives on magnolias, maples and some other ornamental plants including bay laurel. Infestations are most obvious in summer when the female of the species is mature and tend to gather on trees in sunny spots. Little obvious damage is done, despite the presence of conspicuous colonies. The eggs hatch in June/July and the nymphs feed on leaves until autumn when they move onto the branches and trunks of trees to spend the winter.

encouraging the roses to be produced along the stem.

A climbing rose is made up of the long main stems which you train up and along the structure, and the short side shoots coming off the main stems which produced the flowers.

As the main stems become crowded you remove the weakest, oldest ones, cutting them to about 30cm above the ground. The side shoots are to be reduced back to about 7cm.

The best time to do this in late winter or early spring.

Scale insects are relatively immobile pests but may occasionally be blown around by the wind or transported by birds. All newly arrived plants to your garden or home should be thoroughly examined, and should be treated, if necessary, before being established in the garden, greenhouse or home.

Chemical treatments are the most effective when applied, so use a systemic insecticide when you first spot them, and then again two weeks later.

n If you have a question for Chris, please email info@yourlocallink.co.uk. Call Chris on 766266.

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See how it's done If you love your garden you'll no doubt take every opportunity to be inspired by other, green-fingered friends. This month, why not learn from the best of the best and find out how the tireless grounds staff of Beningbrough Hall keep those pristine gardens so gorgeous? Running every Wednesday and Saturday throughout August, the guided garden walks are a great chance to discover the history of the grounds, as well as the seasonal and royal highlights the Beningbrough estate has to offer. Furthermore, once you're into the grounds, the hour-long walk is free! n Call 472027.

Power to you!

If you're looking for a sunny day out of the city, while also satisfying your love and flowers and plants, prepare to get super-powered. Flower Power fairs have organised another delightful botanical bash at Newburgh Priory. On 25th August, at the stunning grounds near Thirsk, you can expect the usual mix of plants, bulbs, trees, climbers and all sorts in between. There will be a sprinkling of accessory stands too, so why not go along, take the kids, and make a day of it? n Visit www.flowerpowerfairs.co.uk

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make everything in your garden lovely with dean’s garden centre

The summer of colour The botanical boffins at Dean’s Garden Centre give us the low-down.

There is nothing quite as spectacular as the vivid colour display given by an herbaceous perennial border in the summertime. Every conceivable colour in a tangled blend of tall spikes, huge blooms, feathery sprays and dainty nodding heads, can be intermingled at once, leaving the effect of splashes on a painter’s palette.

Herbaceous perennials are described by definition, as plants that die down to nothing over the winter months, then send up new shoots and foliage each spring. This is true of most of them but there are exceptions. Euphorbia, Hellebore, Heuchera and Tiarella are some examples that do not disappear completely; also some genus are less hardy and are not likely to survive a severe winter.

Massive choice With only a modest amount of work, herbaceous perennials will be a delightful addition to your garden, whether it is in the form of a purely herbaceous border or interspersed throughout your existing planting. The beauty of an herbaceous border is that you can provide everything from a tall backdrop such as Digitalis (Foxglove) at heights up to six feet right down to a path edge of six inches with Geranium ‘Ballerina’, with every gap filled in between.

There are thousands of perennials to choose from, but some have to be mentioned, such as a traditional cottage garden plant, the Lupin. It gives a great variety of colours with taller varieties sporting thick spires of pea-like flowers up to four feet, whilst dwarf varieties such as the ‘Gallery’ series offers denser, compact foliage with flowers of only a couple of feet.

Another old favourite is Alcea (Hollyhock), again useful as a tall back drop plant; it is often better treated as a biennial. A beautiful mid-season perennial with unique, huge bowl shaped flower, of up to six or seven inches across is Paeonia (Peony).

They can have single, double or semi-double large flowers on tall stems, from white, yellow, pink and red. The variety ‘Bowl of Beauty’ is a stunning pink cup of outer petals filled with a creamy-white fluffy centre.

Surprises in store Aquilegia (Columbine) is one of the earliest to flower with lots of colours and heights to choose from. The often two-toned, dainty flowers seed extremely easily making them very good value (and a nice surprise as you never know where they will pop up until next spring).

No herbaceous border is complete without Delphiniums. The towering spikes of sky blue, purple, white or pink flowers will need staking to protect them from snapping in the wind but it is well worth the effort. If you cut back the flower stalk after flowering in June/July you may get another flush in autumn. Also slug pellets are advisable as they are a slug’s favourite dish! A close second on a slug’s menu would be Hosta (Plantain Lily) although they do flower; they are acquired for their astounding range of foliage they supply.

Although the herbaceous border dies down, there are seed heads that can be left on until winter that still offer structure and interest such as Alchillea and Sedum. At the end of the season simply cut down the old flower stalks, leaving a small amount of leaf coverage to fall over the crown for protection over the winter months.

n Dean’s Garden Centre, Stockton Lane, Stockton on the Forest, York • Tel: 01904 400141

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Open Gardens Beautiful places to see this month, as part of the National Garden Scheme.

Millview Cottage, 21 Church Street, North Cave, Brough, HU15 2LJ An inspirational cottage garden, long and narrow, and split into different styled sections. A rear extension of Scandinavian influence links the house to an outdoor room with terrace, raised beds, water feature and exotic planting. A more traditional area leads to a family garden with vegetables and a greenhouse.

Visits by appointment during August. Call 01430 421064.

Kelberdale, Wetherby Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8LN The winner of three national awards, this owner-made and maintained plantsman's garden overlooking the River Nidd has a bit of everything. Full of interest with large herbaceous borders, colour-themed beds, a pond and bog garden, an alpine house and a vegetable garden.

Visits by appointment during August. Call 01423 862140. Millrace Nursery, 84 Selby Road, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1LP Overlooking a secluded valley, the garden includes large herbaceous borders containing over 3000 varieties of perennials, shrubs and trees. View an ornamental pond, vegetable garden and walled terraces leading to a wild flower meadow, small woodland, bog garden and wildlife lakes.

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GROW YOUR OWN with Debbie Pendle from Brunswick Organic Nursery

Growing your own fruit and veg is rewarding, good for the planet – and your pocket. Here’s how…

Ready, steady.. go!

August is a busy month in the gardening calendar – with harvesting and maintaining crops, as well as carving some time out for planning your autumn sowings, it can be tricky to fit everything in! However, with a little preparation, it is possible to get everything done, and spend time with your family and go on holiday.

Preparation is key With so many crops ready to be harvested this month, it’s important to keep on top of things and ensure that they are picked at their best, so that you make the most of them.

Courgettes Check plants every day and pick the produce when small and tender.

Runner, climbing and French beans Pick regularly to encourage the plants to keep producing. Keep plants watered well, pinch out the growing tips when they reach the top of their supports.

This will help to produce lateral shoots. Spray with water to help pods to set.

Outdoor tomatoes Remove growing tips once the plant has produced five trusses, and feed weekly. Water regularly to avoid blossom end rot, and remove the leaves around the trusses to help the fruit to ripen.

Dealing with your harvest Stock up on

sugar, vinegar, glass jars and freezer bags so that you can preserve, pickle and freeze your crops at their freshest.

Start sowing We mentioned earlier that it’s time to plan your autumn crop. A little time invested now will mean that you can reap the rewards throughout the season!

Here are some of our favourite autumn salads and vegetables: Lettuce - look out for varieties that have been bred for autumn / winter use. Other lovely leaves that are perfect for autumn include lamb’s lettuce, rocket and radicchio.

Spring cabbage, and brassicas like radish, turnip and kohlrabi, can be grated to make coleslaw or added to stews, and will be a welcome addition to your kitchen.

For extra greens, sow some spinach and chard for a supply throughout the colder months.

Green manure is a ground cover crop that is grown specifically for digging into the soil.

Unlike farmyard manure and compost, this soil improver can be produced directly on the plot in the exact quantities required and costs the price of a packet of seeds.

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reduce weed competition 3 Sow a green manure to improve soil and cover bare soil 3 Prune plum trees and other stone

fruit after harvest 3 Check regularly for pest and

disease problems

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A load of old crock

Do you, like millions of other gardeners, place broken pieces of terracotta pots or 'crocks' into the bottom of patio pot plants? The practice, which is supposed to aid with draining and stop the plants becoming waterlogged, has been passed down for generations and is now commonplace. But, according to an experiment carried out by magazine Which? Gardening, crocks could be doing more harm than good. In the test Which? claims to have discovered that the broken pieces of pottery made no difference to plant drainage, and in some cases caused root damage. Obviously such a claim would make our GreatGardening-Granddads turn in their graves - but what do you think?

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The allotted week If you love green and outdoor spaces than you'll be happy to hear that National Allotment Week is returning, from 4th-10th August. Organised by the National Allotment Society, the week is a great opportunity to visit your local allotment and find out how you could get your own slice of York. Having an allotment is not only a great way to spend time outdoors, but by growing your own fruit and veg, you'll be saving your bank balance as well as the environment. n To find out more call 553433.

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Gotaproblem withyourpet?

Tracey Pulleyn of Minster Vets answers your pet questions Ticks are becoming an increasing problem in the UK with the warm damp weather we are currently experiencing. Ticks lay in wait in long grass and thick vegetation, waiting for a host to walk past.

Once attached the mouthpart will pierce through the skin of your pet to feed on their blood. Ticks can cause anaemia if there is a severe infestation, but the most serious risks that are associated with ticks are the diseases they transmit, such as Lyme disease.

Regular tick treatment for pets travelling abroad is very important as they are at a higher risk. It is very important that ticks are removed in the appropriate manner, as causing them stress by smothering them with Vaseline or surgical spirit - or burning them - can cause them to regurgitate possibly infectious fluid back into the pet's bloodstream.

Q. What is the best way to remove a tick?

I would recommend that you make an appointment to see your vet to remove a tick as it is very common to accidentally leave the head in the skin. This can leave a route for infection to get into the blood.

Applying products to the tick can cause irritation to the area around the tick as this could become inflamed and irritated. Your vet will be able to recommend an appropriate product that will repel ticks from your pet.

n NEED HELP? Write to us at the address on page 5, or email info@yourlocallink.co.uk. Mark your question ‘Pet talk�

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Bee helpful Bees are vital to our survival. We've written here in the past about how bees pollinate some of our most important and popular crops (including chocolate and coffee, so pay attention, eh?), and that is why The Bumblebee Conversation Trust is urging you to help. The charity, which helps to keep our stripy little friends going, is asking keen-eyed Britons to count how many bees they see while out walking this summer. The goal is to see just how well bees are doing right now - and it's a fun thing for you and the kids to do this month while out adventuring. Visit www.bumblebeeconservation.org P.S. We all know there's only one bee in Britain - the first letter. Tee hee!

Perfect Ponds

Conrad from Bradshaws Direct offers tips and advice on how to look after your pond and fish.

The holiday season is finally here and everyone is thinking of setting off on their annual trip to recharge and relax. If that includes you then spare a thought for your pond and its residents before you go. The most important question should be, “who will feed my fish?”

Asking a neighbour is what many people will do, and this can work well if next door have a pond and they know how to care for fish. Often well-meaning neighbours will overfeed fish, saying “they still looked hungry”. A sudden, big increase in the amount of food that goes into the pond can lead to illness and even death.

MEASURE FOR MEASURE My advice is to find a measure that holds a day’s worth of food, like a yoghurt pot or cut down plastic milk bottle, and put that with the food. Tell your volunteer to only feed one pot of food each day and no more - that way you’ll come back to happy fish AND stay friends with next door!

If all that sounds like too much trouble, or if you want your prize Koi to be fed three meals a day, you should consider investing in an automatic feeder. Starting at around £30 these sit next to the pond (or hang over it) and have a timer mechanism that will feed the fish the amount you want at the time you want.

Things to consider are the size of the hopper that holds the food, as it must be big enough to last the time you’ll be away. Also consider the number of times a day you want to feed, as some models only feed a dozen times or more.

Enjoy your pond! n For advice call Bradshaws on 01904 698801

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MISSY This little puss is everything you could want from a cat: a splendid mixture of petite good looks and a spritely winning personality to boot.

So snap her up quick – she won’t be there for long!

GEMMA is looking for a new home where she has lots of space to explore and to poke her nose into interesting corners!

Lively Gemma enjoys being around people.

n To find out more about these adorable moggies call 760356.

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ZYLA A one year old Mastiff X, she is quite a big girl. Zyla is typically playful for her age but because of her size it’s probably best if she lived in a house with children no younger than 12.

DOUG This handsome chap can be very nervous of new people and situations. It would be great if you could offer him a quiet home where he would have the chance to grow in confidence.

Call RSPCA York on 654949 or visit rspca-yorkhome.org.uk

Yorkshire Cat Rescue is appealing for foster carers to help with the unprecedented influx of unwanted pets and strays. Can you help? Call 01535 647184.

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Why mediation is like le Tour de France

Bend it like Beckham

Calling all football fanatic females! Wigginton Grasshoppers Girls Football Team needs you!

The club are looking for girls under the age of 19 to join up for the September 201415 season. There are spaces available for all positions, and the team is ideally hoping to recruit two goal keepers. Training takes place every Wednesday night at Wigginton sports field and lasts one hour, and the team play matches every Saturday morning in an 11-a-side league. n Call Nick Katsarelis on 07734 938868.

Where stars are born

Know a young person with a flair for performance?

Pauline Quirke Academy York has two very special summer courses available for those youngsters who seek the limelight. Taught by professionals, the three-day music video course for six to 18 year olds is perfect to hone their inner MTV star. For younger future stars of three to five years there is a Frozenthemed three-day course, offering the chance for your child to learn the songs and meet the characters of the Disney film. n Both courses take place between 18th-20th August, so to book your place, call 07753 179070.

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When it comes to choosing the right kind of day care for your child, you’ll want to make the right decision. Here are some options...

An English summer If English isn't your first language, and you or someone you know is a student staying in York over the summer months, read on. As most language courses and classes stop during the warmer months, York University would like to help people keep up to date with their English studies. The General English Summer Programme runs from 28th July until 20th September, meets every Monday and Wednesday at 3.30pm, and covers general conversation skills, developing a larger vocabulary, reviewing grammar, and also practising reading, writing and listening. It is also a great chance to make some new friends and practice together. n To find out more visit www.york.ac.uk/celt

Those that can, teach

If you have teaching experience and qualifications, and are looking for some flexible work with great rates of pay, look no further. The Yorkshire & Humberside Teacher Agency is currently looking for new and enthusiastic educators to add to their books, to provide short or long-term staff to schools across the region. Right now they desperately need primary school teachers and nursery nurses to meet demands, so if you fancy either getting back into the teaching game, or kicking off your career with an adventure, get in touch. n Call 01757 633160.

do you want to host an international student?

Bright World Guardianships takes care of international students in UK boarding schools. We are looking for families to host our students for some weekends and half terms. This can be a very rewarding role and provides families with a valuable extra income.

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Keeping

busy Joining a sports club or team is a fantastic way for your child of any age to get lots of exercise and make close friends. Teams will tend to practise a couple of times each week in the evening, and possibly even in the mornings at the weekends. Although there are lots of football, netball, rugby and cricket teams to sign up for, how about choosing a sport that your child might never have tried; something not normally taught in school?

Martial arts such as karate and tae-kwon-do are great physical workouts while helping to build your child’s confidence, and what about joining a running team, or a cycling club for youngsters? Whatever sports and games they decide to play after school, always make sure that they enjoy doing it first and foremost.

BABBLING BABIES NEEDED Do you have a full term baby at home aged 6-11 months?

We are looking for babies from English speaking homes to take part in a word learning experiment at the university.

The studies are fun and rewarding and you will be paid for your time. You will be with your child throughout.

If interested please contact

York Babylab Call: 01904 323619 Email: linguistics-babylab@york.ac.uk

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Whether they’ve been at school, nursery or with a childminder, here are a few ideas to keep your children happy and fulfilled after hours.

Also great physically, performance arts activities include drama clubs and classes, music tuition, and also dancing. Joining one of York's part-time stage schools could be great for children that have shown an interest not just in performing, but also working as part of a team and making friends. Apart from short classes and courses in the dramatic arts, stage schools usually work toward term-end shows and plays, allowing your children to experience a worthwhile and gratifying process.

Learning a musical instrument from an early age can give a child a love of music and something

they'll enjoy doing for the rest of their lives. However, some instruments can be very difficult to master and require lots of practice and patience. Dancing is much freer and can be tonnes of fun even for children still in nappies. Be it ballet, tap or street, there'll be something to suit your child's interests.

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the fun…

Being a part of a club, group or society can be a superb way for your child to explore whatever it is they are interested in. Groups like the Scouts and the Brownies offer lots of different activities and courses, most of which will be outside-centric, but also vital like First Aid training.

Other groups to join could include those based around your local community. There are nature groups that organise walks and treks as well litter-picks, board game and modelling

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clubs to keep little fingers busy, and also volunteer groups that do charity work.

After school time can also be a great opportunity to learn things not covered by the school's curriculum.

Sign Language classes can be both useful and lots of fun, as can learning another language altogether.

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Howard Mosley-Chalk is a father and husband. But more importantly he is a man. As a boy he assumed that by now he would have at least one bionic limb, but at 32 he finds himself writing for Your Local Link. These are his (un)manly words.

Surprise, surprise I am not good at birthdays. I've written before about my terrible attempts at gift giving, especially where my wife is concerned. And so, as her birthday approached I started to get that old familiar sick feeling in my stomach; a combination of panic and outright fear.

Last year she asked me to book the day off work for her birthday so we could spend the day together as a family. I did, but decided to keep it as a surprise, telling her instead that I was going into work - right up until 8.30am. It was not a good surprise, as before I finally revealed that I wasn't leaving, she'd become so sad, angry and disappointed at me that I actually think she wanted me to go in the end.

Life's a beach This year I've been better and only kept a secret that wouldn't cause her to scream at me. Together with friends I had planned a surprise day out to the beach, revealing to her only as we were "cutting through" the railway station that we were in fact going to Scarborough. She was pleased, especially because it was a gorgeous sunny day (but mainly because her best friend was in tow, meaning she would have to spend less time talking to me about

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how Scarborough was once Roman and how the castle was shelled during World War One).

It was a lovely day and we all enjoyed it very much.

The children loved the beach and splashing in the pleasantly warm sea, my wife was happy soaking up the sun and chatting to her friend, and me... well, I saw a jellyfish, so a good day all round.

Lesson learnt The experience has taught me something about how to surprise someone you love. Basically, making your wife think she is about to spend her birthday alone, cleaning up a new-born's poo, while loathing her husband for being forgetful and selfish - only then at the last minute to reveal that she is fact sending the day with the object of her hatred - is not a good surprise. Not telling her about something good that is happening, then letting it happen, is.

I'll learn one day. Now to start planning her Christmas present. I'm thinking of telling her that we're being evicted on Christmas Day and have nowhere to live. And then, in the morning...

SURPRISE! Foolproof.

...and another thing An open letter to the man I gawped at on the beach Dear large man in tiny trunks, nity to say what a lovely day it was First of all may I take this opportu my path. The sun was shining in Scarborough when you crossed the ice creams were the kind that down, the water was warm, and gh actually my favourite, even thou come out of a machine which is sion deci your ect resp I h muc how say I’m ashamed of that. May I also t adul an on of trunks I have ever seen to strip down to the tiniest pair the also was h whic with your gut, male; an interesting juxtaposition sight of you splashing around in the that say to ted wan just largest. I lunch and certainly didn’t bring my the shallows did not put me off . Basically mate, thanks for the to mind passages from Moby Dick memories.

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Yours sensibly attired for the Briti Howie. XOXO

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Make History Checking out the new 1914 exhibition at the Castle Museum recently has got me thinking about how 2014, and also this decade, will be remembered. I realised that most of the decades of the 20th century had a theme - something that can be used to sum up the time. For example, the 60s were swinging, the 70s were funky, the 80s were electronic, the 90s were grungy and the (I refuse to say “noughties”) previous decade was dominated by the rise of the internet. How will our current decade be remembered? That is why I think we should all start wearing hats made out of balloons, that why in a hundred years all the exhibitions about this point in history will be really random. Imagine that!

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Open to all You might have heard about York Sport Village, and you might have caught glimpses of a strange looking building beyond the fields as you drive along the A64, but have you ever actually been? With all the great sporting events taking place this summer, there has never been a better time to check out York's own sporting Mecca. Thanks to their Open Day on 30th August, you can see firsthand the incredible facilities on offer, from the swimming pool, fitness centre, cycle track and so much more - not to mention the many classes and courses you can take. Get involved, and the Autumn will be just as much fun as the summer. n Visit www.york-sport.com

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If you’re child would like to learn the cello then they need a skilled and experienced teacher to help them master it. However, not all music teachers are the same. Laura Wingrove is a trained Suzuki cello teacher who works with children from the age of three. Her young students have an individual lesson once a week, and also take part in group lessons with lots of fun and games. There are two concerts each year and plenty of opportunities for parents to get involved, and thanks to Laura’s years of training in child development and psychology, she’ll have your child wowing you with their bow skills in no time. n Call 07877 761936.

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Providing a loving home You might have heard about foster care, but have you ever actually considered doing it? Right now, children's charity Barnados need your help as they are in desperate need of new foster carers.

They would like to hear from people who might be interested in providing a safe and loving environment for teenagers and groups of younger siblings aged from two to five. n You'll be helping to keep families together and happy, so if you think you could, and would like to set sail on the exciting and rewarding journey called fostering, visit www.barnardos.org.uk

Just dance!

If, like Kevin Bacon in Footloose, you'll never stop wanting to dance, why not get together with some like-minded people? The teachers at The Yorkshire Rose Academy of Dance pride themselves in creating a welcoming environment where every student, regardless of ability, can learn, be confident and, above all, have fun while nurturing a love for dancing. They offer classes in all styles of dance technique, in and around the York area, for students aged two and a half upwards.

Or how about getting fit, improving your posture, and enhancing your wellbeing? With their Zumba classes you'll be partying yourself into shape this summer. All classes are taught by qualified ex-professional dancers who truly have a unique way of bringing both the fun and discipline into your chosen dance style.

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Shake, rattle and write Learning basics, like reading and writing, can often be a struggle for children. But, thanks to a new initiative being rolled out by Busy Bees Nursery in Rawcliffe, learning to write will be just as much fun as dancing! The programme, named Shake and Write, aims to provide children with the physical skills and confidence they need to produce flowing handwriting while moving to different pieces of music and rhythms. This way, children remember the various moves and strokes needed to write letters just like they would remember a dance move. n If you think your child would enjoy learning in this way, give Busy Bees a call on 674762.

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Why Family Mediation is like the Tour De France... helps you have certainty about where you are going. You might come to mediation already having a sense of what you want and need and that is ok. As every Tour cyclist knows, it is important to be flexible and respond to circumstances as they happen.

Sticking rigidly to a strategy that isn’t working doesn’t ensure victory, and neither will being unwilling to be flexible in mediation. Remember, mediation is about your family, not just you.

has to do with Family Mediation? We recognise that there are quite a few similarities between a successful Tour De France and Family Mediation.

The weekend of the 5-6th July 2014 saw Yorkshire go crazy for The Tour De France, is the biggest sporting event in the world. Since 1903 it has tested its participants physical and mental endurance.

Each team has a strategy, a game plan to outwit the other riders and ensure victory. Knowing what you want

You may be wondering what all this

Family mediation can be emotionally draining. Throughout the process, it may be that one person is coping while the other is not. Tempting though it may be to take advantage of the other person, family mediation works because it’s about being fair to yourselves and each other.

Agreements arising from situations where one party has felt emotionally

vulnerable and un-resourceful are unlikely to be successful in the long term, and won’t help you feel good.

Just like riding a bike up a steep hill, family mediation can be tough at times and you have to keep pedaling to move forward. During the Tour, the riders have their team mates and their support vehicles to keep them moving forward. In family mediation, it is the role of the mediator to ensure that things remain balanced when emotions run high. Mediators ensure that you stay focused on the future, looking at what you can do to make things easier for you and your family.

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Hair and Beauty Q&A Dr Saleena Zimri from Skin Doctor talks stretch marks

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Turning back the years These gorgeous photos of the lovely Lorraine Stevenson prove that age really is but a number! Lorraine, who works as a home help, was the lucky winner of the Ten Years Younger competition that Face Etc... Medispa ran back in March. The mother of four was treated to £1000 worth of advanced beauty treatments at the award winning Coppergate clinic, as well as a hair style makeover worth £200 from Sarah Cotton at York's BANG salon, and makeup by professional makeup artist Katie Daley. Lorraine’s fabulous new look was then captured in some stunning professional images during a photoshoot in the city with Andrea Denniss of Pink Lily Photography.

Lorraine says that she was thrilled to learn that she had won. “I accept the fact that I am 48 years old, but inside I didn’t feel it.

Unfortunately the mirror told a different story. Like many women of my age I didn’t

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Kuki uncovered Visitors to Kuki Spa enjoy the sense of being in an old country mansion when they visit, thanks to the oak panelled walls and stunning original features. In this series, we delve into the story of the almost century-old building.

Today, the treatment rooms are relaxing havens where the team work their magic, with clients enjoying everything from massages to cosmetic procedures. However, back when the building was being used as a home by the Sessions family, these rooms were inhabited by family members – you'll notice the oak panelling and hot and cold water basins in these former bedrooms. One The treatment rooms were once the bedrooms of the Sessions family. of the treatment rooms is a little different, though – Room Five has no oak panelling on the walls, as it used to be the maid's quarter.

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The space that serves as the backwash room today was once the servant's area, and it still features the original bell board above the door. There used to be a bell in each room where the family could ring for service, ensuring that everything ran like clockwork. Though the bells are no longer present, the service is much the same today, with clients treated like royalty just as the family would have been during the Downton Abbey-esque era of the Sessions.

Visit www.kukispa.com or call 659007.

Look out for the next in the series in our September issue, when we'll look at the Sessions family – and the Kuki family today!

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Howfitareyou?

If "well fit!" is what you just answered, you've probably been attending Helen Howard-Mawer's HHow Fit classes.

If you are sick of gimmicky diet clubs, counting points and generally feeling guilty for eyeing up that Smartie, you should talk to Helen. Her classes will help you to lose those extra pounds, get as fit and as healthy as a Tour de France cyclist, and - most importantly - have fun and make some new friends. What's more, your first class will be completely free!

High street haute couture Take a detour from the usual busy shopping haunts of Parliament Street onto the quieter stretch of Goodramgate, and you'll find what visitors have dubbed the “friendliest womenswear retailer in York”, and a “secret destination for clothes”. Perhaps it's the helpful, consultative customer service manner; the comfy couch for tired husbands that comes complete with beers and magazines; or even the friendly ghost that is said to reside in the store's Tudor building.

Whatever the reason, fashionistas are returning to Kenzi again and again, as much for the friendly, relaxed atmosphere fostered by the owners, local couple Liz and Kevin Moyles, as for the stunning, unusual garments.

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“Our vision when we set up was to bridge the gap between the high street and established designers,” says Liz. “ We want to offer truly affordable luxury.”

If you're looking for fashion forward pieces, Kenzi is the place to go. Since the store opened, Liz has championed several new brands which have later been seen on celebrities. And, there really is something for everyone. “Our customers range from teenagers to octogenarians,” says Liz. “ We sold the same dress to a 27-year-old as we sold to an 83-yearold. Our clothes can be made to look totally different depending on which accessories you use, and their versatility really adds to their value.” n Visit www.kenziuk.com or call 849010.

Helen is a fully qualified fitness instructor with more than 13 years experience in the industry, helping to get thousands of people healthier, happier and feeling better about themselves. In York she offers either a weight loss class packed with nutritional and dietary advice, or a fitness class filled with fat-burning exercises for all ages. Or, if you're really keen for a big change, try both classes in tandem and you'll soon be as strong as a very gorgeous ox and making your ex's jaw drop. n To book yourself in with Helen email helen.hm@btinternet.com or call 790922.

Talk to the Face...etc If you are considering cosmetic surgery then you'll know what an important and serious decision it is. If you feel like your choice is being confused as you are constantly bombarded by advertising of so-called wonder solutions, this could be the event for you. On 11th September Face Etc... Medispa on Coppergate is hosting a cosmetic surgery open evening featuring expert Consultant Cosmetic Surgeon Nicholas Rhodes.

Free to everyone, the evening will include an informative presentation about your surgical choices by Nicholas, before attendees will have the chance to speak privately to him in mini-consultations. If you are interested to know more and discuss your personal areas of concern and requirements, the relaxed, informal event will be perfect - and completely without any obligation.

All are welcome on the night, regardless of what procedure and treatment you are interested in, however places are limited. To secure your chance to chat with a professional surgeon in Face Etc's gorgeous spa (and a enjoy a complimentary glass of wine), book yourself in by calling 675222.

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fashionfocus Let’s face it, you’re reading this magazine because you’ve noticed just how hot-damn stylish we are at Your Local Link. But don’t worry, we’re not styleselfish and are in fact very happy to share our insider knowledge with you. (just you though!). With holiday season drawing to a close, your career steps back into the limelight, here’s our pick of the best work wear. Get out there and knock ‘em dead! timeless classics Every working woman needs go-to staple pieces she can rely come rain or shine.

The White Shirt White poplin shirt £25.00 River Island, 19 Coney St, York 0844 847 2588

statement pieces For our more daring days we’ve picked some punchy brights (they were all over the catwalks for Autumn/Winter 14.)

Ottoman stripe skirt Topshop £36.00, 3 St Mary’s Square , York 01904 641849 Cheer up any dreary Monday with this splash of colour.

You’ll look great, we promise.

The rolled sleeves and loose fit create the essence of understated chic.

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the bags Hoarders, you’re welcome. Big bags return for Autumn/Winter 14. Leave nothing at home, take it all out with you, take your dog, take your hairdryer who cares; you’ll have enough room.

PEBBLED SHOPPER BAG £29.99 Mango, 3-7 Coney St, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9QL 01904 633019 A fine example of the amazing shopper bags that are super popular this season.

Dusky Pink Satchel Bag Dorothy Perkins £22.00, 29-31 Coney St, York 01904 652721 In all this power dressing sometimes we leave the girly girl inside us behind, don’t forget about her! The baby pink shade of this satchel reminds us that practical can be pink too.

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Hayley Gibson, her family, and their dog, Sam, paid a visit to Portfolio Studios in Escrick.

Here’s what she made of it.

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We were after general family shots in a nice relaxed and fun atmosphere; and that’s just what we got at Portfolio Studios, and more besides!

everyone. Everything was explained and they put all right at ease from the start.

The staff were all really lovely when we arrived, even though eight of us descended upon them, including a 21 month old and, of course, Sam the dog. They were great with the kids (and Sam) and showed us around the studios, introducing us to

We opted for the package that didn’t include any make –up or make overs; just nice and informal with us wearing the clothes we arrived in. It’s a good job that we were comfortable as the shoot itself was fairly energetic. We were rolling around

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the studio together, having a tug of war with the dog and generally acting like lunatics. We also had some separate shots of just the kids taken, which was great to watch. Throughout the shoot the photographer was lovely, really helpful with getting us into fun poses, and very funny.

Experience to cherish After the snapping session we went out into the

stunning grounds to relax and unwind.

One of the staff members even had a run around with the kids, showing them the fish in the pond, and playing with the dog. Having the Parsonage Hotel right by the studios means that people can pop in for a sumptuous afternoon tea while they wait for their photos to be developed, making the whole experience perfect as a gift or a special day.

I’d definitely recommend it to anyone, especially after seeing how much fun the family had. We’re thrilled with our shots and will cherish them for ever.

Even Sam had a great day! n Visit www.portfoliostudios.co.uk or call 728762.

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Hair and Beauty Q&A Option one: Genuine Dermaroller/ Microneedling Micro-fine needles are used to perforate the top layers of the skin, encouraging blood to rise to the surface and start natural regeneration. The skin produces new collagen and elastin layers, which improves the texture of the skin and helps to make the stretch marks disappear.

Though we often associate them with pregnant women, stretch marks can affect both genders and can be caused by a variety of reasons, such as weight gain or loss, puberty or HRT. However they are caused, stretch marks can affect confidence and leave both men and women feeling self-conscious about their bodies.

However, there is a range of ways to improve the appearance of stretch marks and rejuvenate the skin. And not only can these treatments work wonders for stretch marks, but some can also help to reduce cellulite, as well as improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Option two: TCA Peel This deep, exfoliating peel removes the top layer of skin to reveal the new skin underneath, helping to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. For best results, I recommend a course of between two and four peels.

Option three: Dr Murad Cellulite and Stretch Mark Treatment This treatment takes just 45 minutes, and it can help to lift, tone and firm up a number of areas including the bust, thighs, tummy and upper arms.

ASK THE EXPERT Beauty expert, Dr Saleena Zimri from Skin Doctor, is back to answer all of your beauty dilemmas! This month, she tackles stretch marks.

Option four: Skin Tightening Laser Deep heating uses infra-red to firm up any loose skin, enabling you to achieve a contoured and more youthful appearance.

Option five: Pixel Laser A precision laser makes thousands of microscopic perforations, stimulating new collagen to grow which improves the texture and tone of your skin. This treatment can also help to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, age spots and sun damage.

If you would like to know more about any of these treatments, please feel free to call the clinic and one of our team will be happy to help!

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If you are stressed out, struggling with deadlines, and generally trying to tapdance on the unicycle of modern life, maybe this could help. The Rhythm of Calm Workshop at Bedern Hall on 26th August will teach a very modern meditation method called Mind Calm. Course leader Annette Henry promises that there will be no jargon, religion nor uncomfortable sitting positions, and instead some very easy techniques to still your mind, reduce stress and increase your sense of wellbeing. The full-day course includes lunch and a free follow up one-to-one session after the event to ensure you are reaping the benefits from the workshop. n Visit www.derwenthorpewellgood.com or call 630554.

They've got you covered The humble chair: functional, necessary, not very interesting. That is until Clifton Chair Covers work their magic. A family business, they provide exquisite chair covers throughout Yorkshire for very reasonable prices. Watch your wedding or party venue transform as they add a touch of elegance, making an everyday object like a chair that little bit more special. n They have a full range of colours and styles to suit all tastes, so visit www.cliftonchaircovers.co.uk or call 07876 741968.

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We chat to radio guru Chris Marsden and discover his plans to conquer the Vale of York with his new radio station and website, The Vale Online. station at the time and wanted to be like them. I woke up with them and went to bed with them. I asked my dad and he said the best way to get started was Hospital Radio, so I joined Bassetlaw Hospital Radio and the rest is history!

Who are you and what do you do?

Hello, I’m Chris Marsden and I am the Chairperson and breakfast show host of Vale Radio, a brand new local radio station for the community of the Vale of York. I’m responsible for waking up the Vale each morning from 7am with great songs and local information.

What is your background? I have been in broadcasting since 1992 and I really love it. I’ve been on both sides of the radio spectrum, from the BBC to commercial radio, but the one that I hold close to my heart is hospital radio, as that’s where you get to meet your audience face to face.

What inspired you to want to be a broadcaster? I wanted to entertain people, make them smile, make them feel good about themselves. I always listened to my local radio

What was it about Hospital Radio that you loved so much? I loved meeting the people on the wards, the listener, who is THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON you need to be connecting with. Radio is very one on one. I would sometimes visit the wards and utilise the befriending service where patients didn’t have any visitors, so we used to pop in to chat.

What are you currently working on? Vale Radio/The Vale Online is a community based radio station serving the city of York and surrounding towns, villages and rural communities on a real local scale. It will attend as many local places as possible, publicising as many events as possible in the area, and help to support local businesses and commerce through our community partnership scheme. It will give charities, groups and clubs a voice.

The website will host a what’s on page, a business directory, useful things like local opening times,

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events listings, local news and sport. There will also be local village correspondents writing articles of interest for your area or village.

What was it like setting up your company in York? To tell the truth, it was very easy, as the support from the community has been truly amazing, not just from an investment angle, but also from donations of equipment, time, effort and voluntary staff too. The Vale of York is a very creative area, welcoming all walks of life into the fold. From culture festivals to arts, gardening clubs to big swing bands…there is something for everyone!

If you weren’t on the radio, what would you be doing? I would be a health care support worker working for Social Services. It was my second career path choice when I went to see the careers advisor!

How can people find out more and get involved? Just visit www.thevaleonline.com and all the information is there right in front of you.

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The internet can be an incredibly helpful resource, as well as a way to connect with like-minded people. With that in mind, York Carers' Forum and the Tinder Foundation are joining forces to offer free support to local carers, both paid and unpaid, on how to use computers and get online. Explore Digital Care is a six part course which will help care-givers to understand the basics of using digital technology, enabling them to get access to online support and resources.

Carers can enrol until the end of September, and those who register before 11th August will be entered into a draw to win a Tesco Hudl tablet. n To register, call one of the following Explore centres: Acomb (552651); Clifton (552662); or Tang Hall (552655).

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events Hotlist The weather is hot and so are these events. Want to experience the best of the best? Go to these.

Lightwater Valley You are lucky people - you live in the best city in the world and have one of the greatest theme parks right in your doorstep. If you were hoping for a chilledout relaxing summer, forget it as the kids will love to spend all their holidays screaming and shouting on Lightwater Valley's awesome rides, just outside of Ripon. n Visit www.lightwatervalley.co.uk

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If you're wanting your day out with the family to be a little more relaxed (but not too relaxed) get yourself to Allerthorpe Lakeland Park. Spend a day cruising the huge lakes on a boat before making landfall in the play area. If you're more of a land-lubber, then perhaps petting the farm animals would be preferable, or maybe even digging about in the giant sandpit? Whatever happens, you and the kids can enjoy a picnic in the lovely grounds (while most probably drying off). n Visit www.allerthorpelakelandpark.co.uk

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Easingwold Maze Just 12 miles north of the city you'll find a great place to get lost. In the ten acres of Easingwold Maze you can search for clues and test your sense of direction.

Other attractions include go karts, a giant inflatable slide, an inflatable fun run, a climbing haystack, outdoor games and an animal pen for petting and feeding the animals. Take along a picnic, relax in the picnic area, and lap up all the ice cream you want. Sounds like a good day out we'll see you there. n Visit www.easingwoldmaize.co.uk

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York's Chocolate Story This summer, get set for an entertaining and informative guided tour through the history of York’s most famous chocolate-making families and their finest creations. Running throughout the month will be all manner of fun and games (not to mention a bit of chocolate tasting - for quality control purposes, obviously) as well as a new exhibition commemorating the centenary of World War One, showcasing previously unseen artefacts and letters, which provide a fascinating and unique perspective on the conflict. n Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com

North York Moors Railway The greatest railway line in the world (because no one is ever in a rush to get off the train) the North York Moors Railway is welcoming visitors of all ages to board a loco this month.

Apart from enjoying the stunning scenery of the moors, and marvelling at the gorgeous locomotives, throughout August the wee ones can enjoy a magical story ride. Pirates, fairies and even Harry Potter gets a look in for the specially themed steam train rides. Trips take place on 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th August, with normal journeys on other days. n Visit www.nymr.co.uk

York Maze By 'ech, tha must have been living under a rock if tha doesn't know this year's York Maze has been made into the faces of three of Yorkshire's most famous sons. Geoff Boycott, Jeremy Clarkson and Brian Blessed are currently residing in a corn field near Elvington - albeit giant likenesses. As ever visitors can wander around the maze and get themselves truly lost (you can tell Jeremy Clarkson what you really think of him), before sampling the further delights of the maze.

How about the Cobstacle course, bale mountain, and Kernel Kernal's House of Cornfusion? n Visit www.yorkmaze.com

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

Itching for something to do? Read on…

EVERY DAY NEWGATE 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.

1914: WHEN THE WORLD CHANGED FOREVER, York Castle Museum. The terror of total war and its revolutionary impact on life around the world is explored in this major new exhibition marking the centenary of the First World War. It will tell the fascinating and often moving stories of the Yorkshire people who lived and died during the war that they said would end all wars. Visit www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk YORKWALK, from Museum Gardens Gates, daily at 10.30am and 2.15pm.

Entertaining historical walks taking place every day, as well as specialist tours such as Richard III and Jewish Heritage.

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

PLAGUE, POVERTY & PRAYER, Barley Hall. The ongoing exhibition from children’s author Terry Deary explores everyday life for

the citizens of York from the Norman invasion to Tudor times. Call 615505.

FRESH PRODUCE, The Balloon Tree Farm Shop, 9am-5pm. The award winning farmshop – and a new café – has a wide selection of good value, quality home-grown and locally sourced produce all under one roof. Pet the animals and prepare to get picking your own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and plums on the PYO trail for truly superfresh fruit you just can’t beat.

Call 01759 373023.

RIVER CRUISES, YorkBoat, Lendal Landing. Enjoy river cruises every day and see York from a different perspective.

The daily cruise departs at 10.30am, as well as early evening and night-time floodlit cruises. Call 628324.

SUMMER SHOWS, York Dungeon. See the effects of tyrant King Henry VIII becoming head of the church and filling

Remember to use your YorkCard to gain free entrance to York Minster!

REVEALING YORK MINSTER’S UNDERCROFT, York Minster.

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

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the crown’s coffers and meet the redundant washer servant of St Mary’s Abbey who has now become a dirty filthy peasant 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

EVERY SUNDAY GIANT CARBOOT SALE, Home Farm, Wigginton, 7am-1pm. One of York’s most popular car boot sales.

Call 768463.

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 07840318248

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 FOOT GOLF, York Golf Range, Towthorpe Moor Lane.

Enjoy a new six-hole Foot Golf course. Pencil and scorecard provided. Call 499275.

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.

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 ROCKIN’ ROLLERS DISCO, Manor School, Nether Poppleton, 6-8.15pm. Pop on a pair of skates and get funky at the roller disco! Call 890631.

EVERY NIGHT 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.

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

SUMMER ADVENTURE AT PIGLETS FARM PARK FAT THE WATER PIG MAT’S WARS RACING MAIZE CIRCUS New for MAZE Everyday this Summer!

Everyday from Tuesday 22nd Everyday July til Sunday throughout 27th July the Summer holidays, Crazy upside 19th July til down Juggling, 31st August Death defying stunts and Soak your amazing friends with acrobatics all water bomb in the Giant wars!

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Watch Against all Hogs, Lester Piglet and all our porcine racers take on the Pork-shire hurdle.

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

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

SUMMER HOLIDAY Visit www.yorkeborators.org.uk CHILDREN’S TRAIL, or call 07810 820628.

Treasurer’s House, Minster Close, 11am-4.30pm (closed Fridays). Follow the free 2ND WEDNESDAY OF children’s trail around the house EACH MONTH and explore what life was like YOUNG AT HEART, The for both the owners and the Carlton Tavern, Acomb, servants. Call 624247.

12noon-2.30 pm. Senior citizens’ lunch with free quiz, UNTIL 7th SEPTEMBER raffle and entertainment.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS, Call 07854 156726.

National Railway Museum, 10am-6pm. A major touring J U LY photographic exhibition that THROUGHOUT JULY & reveals the untold story of AUGUST British manufacturing and KNIGHTS AT NIGHT, Richard industry through the lens of some of the world’s greatest III Experience, Monk Bar, photographers. until 8pm. Jorvik’s museum Call 0844 8153139. dedicated to York’s most infamous son and monarch will be staying open each night until UNTIL 1st SEPTEMBER 8pm until the end of August.

SUMMER SHOW, The Pyramid Visit www.richardiiiexperience.

Gallery, Stongate. Sculptures

by Jonathan Newdick, glass by com Jonathan Rogers and pottery by UNTIL 5th NOVEMBER Dove Street Pottery.

Call 641187.

DUTY CALLS: CASTLE HOWARD IN TIME OF WAR, Castle Howard, 10am-5pm.

While generations of Howard sons went to fight overseas the impact of war was often more powerfully felt at home. From Waterloo to World War Two, this exhibition explores the stories of Castle Howard in the time of war.

Call 01653 648333.

ANCESTRAL GIFTS, National Quilt Museum. An exhibition including 15 heritage quilts alongside 15 more new quilts designed by Kaffe Fassett.

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CHOCOLATE SUMMER SENSATION, York’s Chocolate Story. A whole host of special events, trails, chocolate making and exploration – make York’s Chocolate Story the place to be this summer holiday. Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com TRACKER JACK SUMMER TRAILS AND FRIDAY STORY TRAINS, North York Moors Railway, every Friday. Jump aboard one of the story trains which will feature favourite Hogwarts, Fairies and Pirate characters between Pickering and Goathland Stations.

Visit www.nymr.co.uk SUMMER ADVENTURE, Piglets Adventure Farm Park, The Farmer’s Cart. A crazy summer of fun is planned at the farm park, including Fat Mat’s Circus until 27th July featuring

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SUMMER HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN, National railway Museum. Explore the different ways railway passengers have travelled throughout the years, as the museum have opened up more carriages than ever before. Climb aboard and see what you can discover.

Visit www.nrm.org.uk

upside down juggling and stunts.

There’ll be Water Wars running throughout until 31st August, giving you the chance to soak your friends, as well as pig racing taking place every day, not to mention the maize maze.

Visit www.thefarmerscart.co.uk UNTIL 30th AUGUST TEXTILES EXHIBITIONS, SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN – National Quilt Museum. Setting TIME WIZARDS, Fountains the Scene is an exhibition of Abbey & Studley Royal, 11amperiod quilts and costumes 4pm. Little Billy and Lizzy are from historical TV dramas time travelling twins, and have including Downton Abbey, been on an excellent expedition Pride and Prejudice, and The here on the estate. However, Portrait of a Lady, Dressed to they’re now stuck somewhere Quilt challenges perceptions of in time and need you to help quilting in its traditional sense as them get back to 2014! Follow well as our expectations of the the clues they’ve left and crack classic dress silhouette. them to find out where they Call 613242. are. Call 01765 608888.

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ROYALS: THEN AND NOW, Beningbrough Hall. Enjoy some major contemporary royal portraits from the National Portrait Gallery in the lavish surroundings of Beningbrough Hall. This display marks the 300th anniversary of the accession of the House of Hanover. Call 472027.

UNTIL 30th SEPTEMBER THE INCIDENTAL BICYCLE, Janette Ray Books, 8 Bootham, Weds-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm.

Exhibition of contemporary artworks, including prints and posters, depicting everyday scenes and abstract compositions. Email books@janetteray.co.uk

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YORK MAZE, Elvington. The field just outside of the city in Elvington will once again play host to the UK’s largest maize maze, not to mention a bevy of fun and games including rides and attractions, and – new to 2014 – the Mineshaft Maze! Would you enjoy walking around a giant representation of Brian Blessed’s face?

Of course you would! Visit www.yorkmaze.com

POLE TO POLE, The Deep, Hull. Learn about the animals that live at the North and South Poles and some of the threats they face, including The Deep’s very own penguins! See their newest residents swim, waddle and play in their new home in the Kingdom of Ice as well as finding out about The Deep’s efforts to help conserve penguins in the wild. You can also enjoy our amazing dive shows where our trained divers carry out animal feedings each day at 2pm. Visit www.thedeep.co.uk

EASINGWOLD MAIZE MAZE, Easingwold Maize Maze, 10am-4.30pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

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UNTIL 10th AUGUST THE THREE MUSKETEERS, Meet outside St Crux Parish Rooms (no performances Mondays and Tuesdays).

ReStage & Nightshade Productions present a swash­ buckling colourful drama and romance on the streets of central York.

Call 623568.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS, Blossom Street Gallery. A nature focussed exhibition, highlighting the beauty of the outdoors and celebrating the changing seasons.

Visit www.blossomstreetgallery andframing.com 26th-27th THE GREAT ANTIQUES FAIR, Wetherby Racecourse, 9am-5pm. A quality indoor and outdoor event.

Visit www.jaguarfairs.com CASTLE HOWARD TRIATHLON, Castle Howard.

This year the event has been extended to cover two days with the introduction of a new half iron distance race, ‘The Gauntlet’. The course passes through the grounds and wider estate, situated within the Howardian Hills, incorporating estate roads and tracks with local trails before finishing in front of the castle.

Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk DUNNINGTON FAYRE, Farmer’s Field, Dunnington, YO19 5ND. One of the highlights of the summer event calendar, Dunnington Fayre returns with aplomb! a jampacked day, filled as it already is with more stalls and attractions than you could chuck a coconut at. On the following day, the 27th July, you can return to the host field in Dunnington for the Family Chill Out Afternoon. Visit www.dunningtonfayre.org.uk RIPLEY ANTIQUE FAIR, The Town Hall, Ripley, 10am-4pm.

Items including decorative antiques, pottery, paintings and prints. Call 01423 889163.

YORBRIX, The Ron Cooke hub, York University, 10am4pm. An amazing Lego show filled with models built by expert adult fans of the hobby, presented by Northern brickworks. Visit www.northern-brickworks.com

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26th DEADLOCK AND BREAKTHROUGH: THE BIRTH OF MODERN WARFARE IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR, Yorkshire Museum, 6.30-07.30pm.

A special lecture by author Professor Gary Sheffield, one of the foremost authorities on the British Army in the First World War. To book, call 687633.

31st JULY-21st AUGUST ALICE THE MUSICAL, Castle Howard. An interactive tale of childhood and imagination as Alice and White Rabbit set off on an adventure like no other, meeting a host of wacky and colourful characters along the way in this hilarious musical show. Alice in Wonderland fancy dress encouraged!

Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

27th BUTTERFLY WALK, Wheatlands Community Woodland, Upper Poppleton, 11am. Enjoy an educational walk using the wildlife discovery trail leaflet, held in conjunction with Butterfly Conservation.

Visit www.wheatlands woodland.co.uk

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PRINCESS & PIRATE PARTY, Burton Agnes Hall, 11am-5pm.

Visitors of all ages will enjoy a host of free activities including pirate magic shows, bouncy castles, a treasure hunt around the grounds, balloon modelling, princess pampering, and a craft tent to keep all entertained.

Children are also encouraged to take part in the fancy dress competition for the best dressed Pirate and Princess with fabulous prizes on offer.

Call 01262 490324.

28th TREASURE HUNT, Huntington Memorial Hall.

A First World War display is presented by The River Foss Society, along with a buffet afterwards. Call 766196.

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MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY, Castle Howard. Join storytellers on the lawns of the estate for a picnic and entertainment. Mad Hatter and Alice in Wonderland fancy dress is definitely encouraged. www.castlehoward.co.uk

1st YORKSHIRE DAY JAZZ GARDEN PARTY, Middlethorpe Hall & Spa, 2.30pm. Celebrate God’s Own County with an afternoon in the very heart of it! Listen to jazz on the terrace and enjoy afternoon tea delights designed by the hotel’s chefs. Call 661301.

YORKSHIRE FOOD DAY MARKET, Castle Howard, 10am-4pm. Shop for delicious food all sourced or produced in Yorkshire and pick up local delicacies from the Farm Shop.

Call 01653 648333.

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YORKSHIRE MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL, across Yorkshire.

Organised by the Jorvik Group, this mammoth festival uses venues thorough the county to host varied events and activities such as archery, crafts and lectures. Highlights in York include Medieval Merriment at Rowntrees Park 2nd-3rd, featuring a living history encampment, battle drills, knights in combat, falconry displays, colourful popinjay archery, have a go sword fighting, minstrel musicians, jesters, fantastic crafts, live performances, a bouncy castle, medieval archaeology zone and much more. Also see the History of Barley hall on 6th, and Little Diggers at DIG on the 9th.

Visit www.yorkshire-medievalfestival.com

2nd-3rd FIRST WORLD WAR EXHIBITION, Holy Trinity Church, Stockton-on-theForest. Share your memories and perhaps discover something you didn’t know about life in the trenches and at home.

Call 400013.

THORNTON-LE-DALE show, Thornton-le-Dale, from 9am. Enjoy the Working Terrier Show, Lurcher Show, Junior Show Jumping, Children’s Fancy Dress and Sports Events including the Men’s 400 yards race.

Visit www.thorntonledale.com

WILD ART WORKSHOPS, Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal. Make a beautiful piece of artwork using fallen leaves and flowers picked straight from the ground. Call 01765 608888.

2nd SERVICE OF REDEDICATION, Haxby Memorial Hall, from 10.30am.

A parade and service are being held to mark the rededication of the local hall. Visit www.haxbymemorialhall.org LATE MUSIC, York Unitarian Chapel, 7.30pm. Pianist Ian Pace performs.

Visit www.latemusic.org 3rd, 17th & 31st MOTORCYCLE RACES, Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough.

Three great days of racing.

Visit www.auto66.com 3rd SYKEHOUSE SHOW, Poplars Farm, Sykehouse, 9am-6pm.

Displays from Ferret World, the Park Rose Birds of Prey Flying Display, Bill Heslop’s lovely Sheepdog ‘n’ ducks ‘n’ sheep exhibition, followed by the children’s fancy dress class.

Call 01405 785349.

4th SUPPORT GROUP, New Earswick Folk Hall, 7.309pm. A talk on weddings and ceremonies by Robert Livesey, Registrar, hosted by York Coronary Support Group Trust.

Call 274962.

6th OPEN EVENING, Access to Music, The Jam Factory, 5-7pm.

Tour the centre, meet students and staff and get your questions answered.

Visit www.accesstomusic.co.uk

9th-10th & 23rd-25th OPEN WEEKENDS, Holgate Windmill, 11am-4pm. You’ll find knowledgeable volunteers in the mill who can give you lots of information and answer any questions you may have about Holgate windmill or milling in general.

Visit www.holgatewindmill.org 8th- 31st 8” X 8” EXHIBITION, Blossom Street Gallery. Local artists produce work sized just eight inches square. On 9th and 23rd of August, successful local artist Julie Lightburn will alsobe in the gallery to discuss her work and demonstrate her technique. Visit www. blossomstreetgallery andframing.com 9th-10th DRIFFIELD STEAM AND VINTAGE RALLY, Driffield Showground, 10am. A vintage working and old time fair, craft hall, model exhibition and extensive market. Visit www.driffieldvintagerally.co.uk OPEN-AIR THEATRE, Askham Bryan College, 7-9.30pm. GB Theatre Company are delighted to be performing William Shakespeare’s classic plays The Comedy of Errors on Saturday night and Macbeth on Sunday.

To book, call 772277.

ELVINGTON MODEL AIR SHOW, Elvington, 10am-5pm.

Pilots from throughout the UK and Europe will be taking part in the show, and with over two miles of runways to display on, it’s going to be brilliant.

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23rd-26th GUIDED HISTORY WALKS, throughout York. Enjoy walks, free to residents, about ‘French Connections’ and historic pubs.

For details, call 07506 570234.

9th RUN OR DYE, Castle Howard. As you run/walk/ dance through the course, you will get showered in safe, ecofriendly, plant-based powdered dye at every kilometre... turning you into a technicolour canvas of fun! Call 01653 648333.

10th MIDDLE 8 SINGERS, Burton Agnes Hall. Enjoy a fun performance in some beautiful surroundings.

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12th AUGUST7th SEPTEMBER GEORGE BRYANT SOLO EXHIBITION, Blossom Street Gallery. See the works of George Bryant in the intimate surroundings of the gallery. Visit www.blossomstreetgallery andframing.com 13th CLANDESTINE CAKE CLUB, somewhere in York, 7pm.

Bake, eat and talk about cake.

They meet in secret locations only revealed to those who book a place. Interaction and conversation begin when cutting the first slice. Visit www. clandestinecakeclub.co.uk DANBY AGRICULTURAL SHOW, Danby. A traditional country show with Patanavac Gun Dogs, a sheepdog trial, sheep shearing demonstrations, Eskeleles Ukelele band, and wood carving. www. danbyshow.co.uk 14th AN EVENING OF MUSIC, Village Hall, Stockton on the Forest, 7.30pm. Enjoy the music of talented Welsh keyboard player Ian Griffin.

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15th EVENING HISTORY WALK, meeting at Clifford’s Tower, 6pm.

Join River Foss Society for a walk around York. Call 766196.

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CHARITY COFFEE MORNING, York Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, 11am-1pm. Helping to raise money for charity International Service who help empower marginalised people around the world. Visit www.ukunitarians. org.uk/york 16th PROMS SPECTACULAR, Castle Howard. An evening of unrivalled musical entertainment and fireworks when the annual Proms Spectacular returns.

Suitable for the whole family.

Featuring the renowned English national Orchestra.

Call 01653 648333.

SPIRITUAL POISE HAS POWER, Novotel Hotel, Fossgate, 3pm. A free talk given

by Mary Beattie CS of Canberra, Australia. Call 611660.

SUMMER BBQ, Rose and Crown, Lawrence Street. Some great outdoor entertainment as well as a raffle and ways to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support group. Call 659393.

17th CYCLE FROM GODDARDS TO BENINGBROUGH, departing from Goddards, Tadcaster Road, 10am. Join Sky Ride on a free led ride from Goddards on Tadcaster Road to Beningbrough Hall and back, after a well-deserved pit stop in the beautiful gardens!

Call 472027.

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DRAMA SUMMER SCHOOLS, Pauline Quirke Academy. Two exciting summer workshops by The Pauline Quirke Academy for 4-18 years, one all about music video production, and the other for younger children, based around Disney’s Frozen.

Call 07753 179070

30th-31st RIPLEY ANTIQUE FAIR, The Town Hall, Ripley, 10am-4pm.

Items including decorative antiques, pottery, paintings and prints. Call 01423 889163.

23rd-25th YORKSHIRE’S LONGEST GOODBYE CARD, Castle Howard. A rare opportunity 19th, 21st, 26th & 28th to glimpse into Yorkshire’s history as they unroll a 120 MINI MEDIEVALISTS YORK JAUNT, Merchant Adventurers’ metre goodbye testimonial to Hall, 10.30am-12 noon. As George Howard, the 7th Earl of part of the Yorkshire Medieval Carlisle, signed by 40,000 West Festival, experience the sights Yorkshire residents. and learn about the sounds Call 01653 648333. and smells which would have greeted merchants as they went 23rd-25th about their business, selling their CAWOOD CRAFT FESTIVAL, goods on the streets of York.

Cawood. Cawood Craft festival Call 615505. is one of the North’s premium events. It will feature over 100 20th art and craft stalls, many with RIVER HUMBER VISIT, call for the stall holders demonstrating details. Join River Foss Society their particular crafts. Visit for a trip around the River www.cawoodcraftfestival.co.uk Humber. Call 768071

30th SOUNDS IN THE GROUNDS, Castle Howard.

Enjoy a mini festival atmosphere on the South Events Field with local bands performing on the Minster FM Stage and entertainment for all the family, including inflatable games and food stands.

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25th 21st GCSE RESULTS ADVICE, access to Music, The Jam Factory, 10am-7pm. Get some help on your next steps in education, and find out what you could so at Access to Music.

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Artists Exhibition and Sale. A Call 01347 868372. percentage of all the art sold at the event is donated to the FARNDALE SHOW, behind Tithe Barn. Call 797217.

Village Hall, Farndale, from 10am. The 107th Annual 22nd-24th Exhibition of the Farndale GALTRES PARLAND Agricultural, Horticultural & FESTIVAL, Duncombe Industrial Society. Various Park, Helmsley. This fantastic events including showjumping, family festival is returning to gymkhana, dog classes and Duncombe Park once again children’s sports. with another great line-up of Call 01751 432788. musical talent, food, drink and entertainment. You’ll see the Levellers, The Human League, 26th Morcheeba, Tricky and many RHYTHM OF CALM more big names. Duncombe WORKSHOP, Bedern Hall.

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Discover Yorkshire food and crafts with a variety of stalls offering local produce from food and drink to arts and crafts.

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ANNUAL ALLOTMENT SHOW, Holy Redeemer Church Hall, 2pm. The Poppleton Road Allotments Association welcome you to their 60th Annual Show. Find out about the allotments and enjoy some refreshments.

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Music from the Merrybanks Male Voice Choir and hosted by York Coronary Support Group Trust. Call 274962.

5th-7th HESLINGTON FLOWER AND ART FESTIVAL, Heslington Church. An extravaganza of floral art inspired by paintings, glass, ceramics and sculpture by York based artists. Call 412300.

5th PAELLA AND SANGRIA, The Bar Convent, 7pm. Join the Bar Convent for an evening of Paella, Sangria and Spanish music. Limited places, so please book. Call 643238.

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6th MUSIC ON THE RAILS, National Railway Museum, 3pm-midnight. Together with MOR music, the NRM will be putting on a music extravaganza including Beth McCarthy, Boss Caine, Barcode Zebra, David Ward Maclean and Holly Taymer.

The acts will be playing in the museum’s atmospheric Station Hall as well as a moving train.

Visit www.nrm.org.uk/ musicon-rails 9th-28th PRINT EXHIBITION, Blossom Street Gallery. Showcasing a diverse range of artists who use printing and mark-making techniques in their work.

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11th COSMETIC SURGERY OPEN EVENING, Face Etc... Medispa, Coppergate. The evening will include an informative presentation about your surgical choices by surgeon Nicholas Rhodes, before attendees will have the chance to speak privately to him in miniconsultations. Call 675222.

Tickets now on sale for the YORK COMMUNITY CAROL CONCERT on 14th December at York Barbican.

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17th August LET LOOSE Yorks only band and club night for under 18’s is coming!!!

Access to Music, Upfaders and The Duchess have come together to launch LET LOOSE a night of live music and DJ’s, ONLY for young people aged 14-18.

Confirmed acts for the night include the amazing rock 3 piece ‘Blind eye’ and the fantastic ‘Late Night Antics’.

To mark the epic launch of this totally unique night, LET LOOSE want YOU. If you are aged 14-18, in a band/DJ and want a live gig at one of Yorks premier live music venues, on the same stage which Ed Sheeran and Jake Bugg have played on! We have 2 slots that we have kept empty and we want to give these slots to YOU. Auditions are being held at The Jam Factory on Saturday the 2nd from 2.30pm until 5pm. email sophie.humphreys@accesstomusic.ac.uk Find us on Facebook. and Twitter @LetLoose14

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14th PAWS FOR A CAUSE, York University, Heslington East. A sponsored dog walk and family fun day, all in aid of St Leonard’s Hospice. Call 777777.

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SKY RIDE, around York, a great day out with extreme challenges, music and entertainment, competitions and above all, an awesome traffic-free route to ride around the centre of York. It doesn’t matter how old you are, how old your bike is, or how fast you ride – at Sky Ride York there’s something for everyone.

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15th SEPTEMBER23rd OCTOBER CHOCOLATE AND THE PEOPLE OF YORK EXHIBITION, York’s Chocolate Story. A new exhibition will look into the lives and stories of the characters who created York’s chocolate legacy and those who keep it alive today. Uncover the stories of world famous confectioners who created York’s chocolate heritage, including Joseph Rowntree, Sir Joseph Terry and Mary Craven. Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com

27th SEPTEMBER 20141st MARCH 2015 TRAINSPOTTING, National Railway Museum. Experience the anticipation that is an integral part of trainspotting through the work of artist Andrew Cross in a fresh interpretation of the ever-popular theme. Visit www.nrm.org.uk/trainspotting

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ABBA TRIBUTE NIGHT, York Racecourse. Have 70s wigs and jumpsuits at the ready when the ABBA tribute night comes to York Racecourse. The event will include food, a late disco and bar as well as their own seventies-tastic live act. Visit www.yorkracecourse.co.uk

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PIRATE PARTY, Yorkboat, Lendal Landing. On international Talk like a Pirate Day, enjoy some hearty grub and a piratethemed band. Call 628324.

20th TAN’S PARTY, National Railway Museum, from 7pm. A black-tie ball in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

Visit www.tansparty.co.uk 21st COLOUR ME HAPPY FUN RUN, Rawcliffe Country Park, 12 noon. Enjoy the most colourful summer events so far! Get fit while jogging around the course… and colourful as you’re pelted by paint! All in aid of St Leonard’s Hospice. Visit www.stleonardshospice.org.uk

FANTASTIC ACTS AT SCARBOROUGH OPEN AIR THEATRE, North Bay, Scarborough.

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OUR HOUSE (31st July-2nd August) The York premiere of the musical with music and lyrics by Madness. On the night of his sixteenth birthday, Joe takes Sarah, the girl of his dreams, out on their first date. In an effort to impress her with bravado, he breaks into a building site overlooking his home on Casey Street.

Rock of Ages (2nd-6th September)This 80s-themed hilarious musical features over 30 eyebrow scorching tunes including: Don’t Stop Believin’, We Built This City, The Final Countdown, Wanted Dead or Alive and Here I Go Again. Still rocking after five years on Broadway and following three years of ovationinducing performances in London’s West End.

Sister Act (12th-20th September) York Stage Musicals are pleased to bring to York, for the first time ever, their very own production of the show based on the 90s film starring Whoopie Goldberg. The nuns are back to sing and this time, it’s live on stage.

Join Mole as he introduces you to his friends; amiable Ratty, wise Badger and the infamous Mr Toad. Together they tell action packed stories of boating on the river, adventuring in the Wild Wood, battling weasels at Toad Hall and a few mishaps with motor cars.

Sherlock Holmes: A Working Hypothesis (11th August - 21st September in The Guildhall)

Iolanthe (18th-20th September) Jorvik Gilbert and Sullivan Company return with Gilbert and Sullivan’s popular ‘Fairy Opera’. First performed in 1882, the topic is still very relevant today and shows how far (or not) we have come in 130 years!

A Night With The Light (28th September) York Light Opera Company present a wonderful evening of songs old and new from Barnum, Ragtime, Guys & Dolls, Miss Saigon and Fiddler on the Roof.

York Theatre Royal’s associate company, The Flanagan Collective has teamed up with Manchester based producers Hartshorn to present a new version of Sherlock Holmes. Three years after the Reichenbach Falls the great detective, Sherlock Holmes, is presumed dead. Dr John Watson has married and moved on, consigning his of days adventure and investigation to memories.

abilities, this week is without a doubt it is one of the creative highlights of the year. Call 655317.

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OPEN AIR SHAKESPEARE (9th-10th August) Enjoy two great nights under the stars watching two fantastic Shakespeare classics. On the evening of the 9th see The Comedy of Errors, and on the 10th see Macbeth, both at 7pm. No seating is provided so bring your own folding chairs and picnic blankets.

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It wouldn’t be Yorkshire Day without a Yorkshire pudding recipe….this is the best we have found by far. By James Martins’ grandmother….doesn’t get more Yorkshire than that.

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Knaresborough Farmers’ Market Market Place; third Sunday of every month, 9am-2pm.

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Northallerton Farmers’ Market Town Hall, 27th August, 8.30am2pm.

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York Farmers’ Market Parliament Street; last Friday of every month.

A lordly opening As we reported last issue, York's culinary diversity is now a lot more colourful, thanks to the opening of Cosmo Restaurant on Bridge Street. The Lord Mayor of York was on hand to do the honours, even getting to grips with a traditional Japanese teppanyaki grill, part of the Pan-Asian restaurant's choice of over 150 dishes. All palettes will be catered for at Cosmo, with the menu reading more like a taste-trek around the world with dishes coming

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The Woodman Inn pub in Bishopthorpe has it all: traditional style with stained oak beams, modern facilities, cosy open fires, a relaxed atmosphere, welcoming staff, and - most importantly for August - a sun-trap beer garden. Let the summer afternoon sun wash over you aas you sample local ale, fine wines and a home-cooked dining experience that is as adventurous as it is familiar. Now in the hands of Phil Upton, an experienced gourmet chef, and his wife Vicky ,you can be sure that any time spent in the Woodman Inn will be time well spent indeed.

Kirkbymoorside Market On the cobbles of the main street; every Wednesday.

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ADULT LEARNING There’s only one thing you need to be a York College student: enthusiasm. Here are some excellent courses you could be studying in Autumn.

Business and Professional

Art and Design

Ranging from a one-day ‘Intro to SAGE’ course to a Level 4 Accounting programme.

The ever-popular ‘Art School’ programmes in Ceramics, Dressmaking, Kiln Formed Glass, Photography and Painting and Drawing.

Child Studies Three programmes, including supporting teaching and learning in schools and working in the in children and young people’s workforce.

Construction You can learn for fun with a stone carving course or embark on a new career with a construction or plumbing course.

Education and Training There are five programmes including the Level 3 Award in Education and Training.

Engineering We’re putting on a Computer Aided Design and Parametric Modelling 3D course.

English and Maths There are plenty of improving English and Maths courses, and of course the allimportant GCSEs.

Hair and Beauty There are 13 programmes to choose from including hairdressing, nail services and beauty therapy qualifications.

Health and Social Care Get started in counselling with our introductory course before progressing to gain a full certificate.

Sign Language Learn the basics of this fascinating skill.

Science If you’re thinking of taking on a programme in a health-related subject, you’ll benefit hugely from a GCSE in Biology.

Sport We offer popular courses in fitness instructing, personal training and sports therapy.

Joining a course…

Getting onto a course at York College is easy. If you want to do a hobby-type programme. such as the Art School courses, you can call the Admissions Team at College and sign up over the phone. You’ll need to have your payment details to hand.

If you’re planning to study a more advanced programme, such as a Level 2 Accounting course, you may need to fill in an application form. The InfoZone is open until 6.30pm on a Tuesday and Thursday throughout August, where we can offer advice and guidance on our range of courses available.

24+ Advanced Learning Loan In 2013 the government launched its 24+ Advanced Learning Loan scheme to help people aged 24 and over pay for some Level 3 and Level 4 courses.

24+ Advanced Learning Loans enable eligible students to borrow the cost of certain Level 3 and 4 programmes, and repay the fees only when the course has completed at low monthly repayments, and only if their salary rises above £21,000 per year.

For more information regarding the 24+ Advanced Learning Loan, visit www.yorkcollege.ac.uk

WIN a place on a course at York College!

There’s a course for you at York College, and if you’re lucky you might just be able to do it for free. That’s because the team at York College are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a place on one of the Art School classes, by entering this competition!

All you have to do is answer these three questions. The winner will be announced in the September issue.

1. How many courses are being offered in the Hair and Beauty department?

A. 13 B. 15 C. 5 2. According to the intro, what is the only thing you need to be a student at York College?

A. Previous experience B. Enthusiasm C. A car 3. In what instance would you usually be required to fill in an application form to do a class at York College?

A. If the programme is more advanced (level 2 or above) B. If you don’t have a driving licence C. If you’ve never done this sort of thing before Send your answers (along with your name, address and a daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘York College Competition’ to the address on page six, or via email to competitions@ yourlocallink.co.uk. The competition ends on 13th August, so don’t delay.

Terms and conditions apply. Good luck!

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