Your Local Link Magazine February 2014

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Issue 124 February 2014

The JORVIK Viking Festival celebrates 30 years

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The boys are back in town!

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Can you believe we’re a whole month into 2014 already? It is a little difficult to believe in the Your Local Link office, namely because we still have some Christmas decorations hanging from our walls. To be fair, we’ve been a bit too busy to take them down.

First Matt revealed that he’s hoping to join the Police Specials and was therefore working to lose some Christmas weight. He’s cutting calories and knocking back suspicious looking shakes. We’re all a little concerned for him, especially when his hunger drove him to eye up one of Gini’s cows.

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Meanwhile Krystal took a couple of days off to enjoy a trip to London. Being the supportive and friendly colleagues that we are, we decided it was only fitting to wrap her car in cling film while she was away; 75 metres of it to be exact. Once finished we also gave her a new number plate.

Can anyone guess which legendary recording artist Krystal really dislikes? Needless to say she was not pleased.

This month the magazine is bursting at the seams with great news, features, listings and competitions.

Surely nobody will be able to miss the JORVIK Viking Festival – after all, we really wouldn’t want to annoy the lads on the front cover. We also go behind the scenes at the Viking Centre AND The Grand Opera House.

Whatever you’re up to in February, we hope you have a good one. Let us know at www. facebook.com/locallinkyork and www.twitter.com/ locallinkyork

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regulars:

contents..

5. Welcome.

cover story:

The boys are back in town…

The Vikings are invading! But don’t worry, unlike a thousand years ago, there is no need to bury your gold and retreat to the hills. The Vikings coming this month are more interested in entertaining and educating you – all part of the 30th JORVIK Viking Festival. See our full events listings.

features:

8-9.

Competitions.

12-13.

The way I see it.

14-17.

Join the Club / Well done

20-21.

Puzzles.

22-23.

Behind the Scenes

24-25.

Culture.

26-27.

Time Travel.

Keep up to date with what’s on.

28-29.

Howard

30-31.

Local Sport Report.

88-89. Theatre, gigs and films.

32-35.

Business Buzz.

36-37.

Gadget Guide.

38-39.

Motors.

40-61.

Your home and garden.

win!

A beautiful pampering session at Revive Hair Design in Heworth, tickets to see The Magic of Motown at The Grand Opera House, and a meal for two at The Dean Court Hotel

90-91. Events hotlist.

The crème de la crème of this month.

92-100. Events Diary.

22-23. Behind the scenes. Ahead of a new series of backstage tours, we venture into the deepest depths and the highest heights of the Grand Opera House.

62-63.

Your Pet.

12-13. The way I see it. Donna slips

63-89.

Your family and you.

on her dancing shoes and prepares to cha-cha-cha.

84-85.

Horoscopes.

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Krystal’s Gems.

10-11. A rose by

26-27. Time Travel.

12-13. Krystal’s gems. Krystal is a

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Events & Days Out.

any other name...

We lend a helping hand in the romance department, giving tips and examples of the very best Valentine’s Day poetry.

We take a look back in time at one of York’s busiest thoroughfares, Coney Street.

Facts, old photos and temporal exploration in abundance.

columns:

12-13. Howard. Howard’s daughter has been painting pictures of him. See what you think.

Reasons you should pay us a visit:

What’s on

The latest local news: From us and the BBC – keep up to date with what’s going on in your community.

the web?

Finished reading the mag but want some more Link lovin’ in between issues? Fret not, dear readers.

Head to our home on the web:

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little annoyed that Valentine’s Day is overshadowing her birthday yet again.

Useful stuff: Think the classified section of the magazine is big? You should see the local businesses directory on our website. Whichever type of tradesperson or supplier you need, our website has it all. Visit www.yourlocallink.co.uk

Visit www.yourlocallink.co.uk and press the Youtube button on the homepage to see lots of product review videos.

Get in touch...

110-122. Trades & Services directory.

126-127. Classified – at a glance.

124-128. Jobs, jobs, jobs…

Events: Running short on ways to entertain the kids, or looking for something for you and your friends to enjoy at the weekend? The events section on our website is even bigger than the one in the magazine, and there’s a massive range of workshops, talks, fayres, culture... well, there’s too much to list here. See for yourself – visit www.yourlocallink.co.uk/events

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106-109. Food & Drink.

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A much needed revival

So you gave up on your New Year resolution after just a month and you’re currently being battered by the freezing weather. But listen, chin up, eh?

Things aren’t that bad, especially considering that by the end of February you could be sitting with your feet up, being pampered and preened by trained beauty professionals – all thanks to Revive Hair Design in Heworth.

Keeping your chin up will be very important when you’re enjoying your free cut and blowdry at the salon on Heworth Village, just before experiencing your spa manicure. To find out more visit www.revivehairdesign.co.uk For a chance of winning all you have to do is answer this simple question: In what part of York is Revive based?

Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Revive Competition’ to the address on page six, or via email to info@yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 28th February, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck.

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Magic in the air As you wander the cold and gusty streets of York this month, it might be hard to imagine you’re anywhere else but dear old Blighty. However, win this competition and on 8th March you’ll be transported back to Detroit in the 1960s when the air was filled with the sounds of Motown.

The legend of the great record label lives on, live on stage at The Grand Opera House. The Magic of Motown features five-star performances of Motown classics from The Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Lionel Richie, with all the dazzling dance moves, glittering costumes changes and superb musicianship synonymous with Motown. Call 0844 8713024.

For a chance of winning a pair of tickets to the show, all you have to do is answer this simple question: In which US city in the 1960s did Motown start?

Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Motown Competition’ to the address on page six, or via email to info@yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 27th February, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck.

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Dean courting One place Cupid’s arrows are sure to hit their mark this month is at The Dean Court Hotel, where romantics are invited along to their candle lit dinner on 14th February. A luxurious six-course Valentine’s Tasting Menu awaits you and your significant other, all set amidst the gorgeous surroundings of the hotel.

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Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Dean Court Hotel Competition’ to the address on page six, or via email to info@yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 28th February, so don’t delay. Can only be used at the DCH Restaurant Mon-Sat, excluding Valentine’s weekend. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck.

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This Valentine’s Day why not show that special person just how much you love them by writing them a poem? But wait, before you turn the page, assumming you can’t write something heart-felt, hold on – the Your Local Link Love Doctor is here to help.*

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You may have heard the expression “Say it with flowers”, but flowers wilt and are pretty expensive. Words, however, are free and last forever. Although writing a romantic poem might be more difficult than popping to the petrol station for a bunch of roses, it’s sure to send your partner straight to Cloud Nine.

Look to your love

Look to the greats

For example, Designer Dave says his girlfriend reminds him of “a fine whisky: strong, smooth, and gives me a headache.” Oh Dave. Meanwhile Krystal says that the thing she loves about her boyfriend is that “he orders a Chicken Mayo sandwich from McDonalds – without the mayo!” What about you, what do you love?

William Shakespeare might’ve compared his love to a summer’s day (in the romantically entitled Sonnet 18), but what about local lad W H Auden’s Lullaby (“Lay Your Sleeping head, my love, Human on my faithless arm”)?

When trying to find inspiration look pretty widely: we’ve included a few links to some great romantic poems at www.yourlocallink.co.uk

The perfect Valentine’s poem won’t just be about love itself, but more importantly about the person. Apart from funny feelings in your tummy, how does your partner make you feel? Once you know, write it down. It might sound stupid but it’ll be a start.

*We mean Howard. And to be clear, he does not have a PhD in romance.

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York might have the Minster and a beautiful castle, But our true love is far less hassle.

You hold us tenderly in your hands, Flicking through our pages, making plans.

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

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I love dancing. When I say I love it, I mean I love sitting on the sofa on a Saturday night in the run-up to Christmas, glass of wine in one hand and Kettle Chips in the other, criticising the acts on Strictly.

‘He’s lost his frame!’ My husband and I will say knowledgably to each other. ‘Her legs aren’t straight enough for Latin…he’s not got the Paso shaping…’ And so we go on, even though we have no idea what we’re talking about, and wouldn’t know a Reverse Fleckerl if we fell over one.

But recently we decided to give dancing a try for real. We thought it might be nice to find a hobby we could do together, and apparently shopping in Sainsbury’s doesn’t count.

At first we signed up for salsa. I can’t say I was keen – it took two gins before I was ready to

face the music, as it were.

It wasn’t a success, mainly due to my inability to tell my left from my right in times of stress (which may also be the reason I’ve never learnt to drive). While everyone else seemed to be finding their inner Ola Jordan, I was ricocheting off strangers like a human pinball. My husband wasn’t doing much better. In the end we were hustled off into a corner where we could receive ‘in-depth tuition’ – ie, where we couldn’t do any more damage. I decided there and then that no amount of gin was ever going to get me back to that class.

Not surprisingly, it took us a while to venture back on to the dance floor. I might never have gone back, if I hadn’t spotted a special offer for Ceroc classes. I’d never heard of Ceroc before, but it sounded like fun and the website promised

There are Ceroc classes in York every Thursday at Askham Bryan College.

For more details, visit www.cerocyorkshire.com.

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And do you know what? They were right. Ceroc is like a cross between jive and Latin. Some of the moves the experts can do wouldn’t look out of place on Strictly, but the beginners’ moves are dead easy to master, even if you have a goldfish memory for steps.

I started to have salsa flashbacks the moment I walked in, thinking everyone would be experts and I would end up tripping over my own feet again. But everyone was so friendly and especially kind to beginners. No one laughed at our clumsy footwork, no one got cross when we forgot the steps, and no one bundled us off to the corner so we wouldn’t get in the ‘real’ dancers’ way. By the end of the 45 minute class we felt like real dancers ourselves. By the second week, I didn’t even need the gin.

I still don’t know my left from my right, but thanks to Ceroc, I can manage more than an embarrassed shuffle on the dance floor.

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that by the end of the first lesson we would be able to dance through a whole song. Which is frankly more than I’ve ever managed in my life.

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On the right track Volunteering is a fantastic way both to give something back to your local community, and to gain new skills. And if you volunteer at the National Railway Museum, it's plenty of fun, too! Volunteers at the museum are involved in a wide range of activities, so you could be operating a miniature railway one minute, and manning an information point the next. Apart from enhancing your CV and meeting new people, you'll also benefit from being able to contribute to the Volunteer News and the volunteer seminar, and enjoy a cracking Christmas party! No matter how much or little time you have to spare, the team will do their best to accommodate you. n Call Matthew Hick on 685737.

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Fancy making some dynamite new frien dships? Look no further than TNT social group! There are over 30 mem bers who meet regularly in the centre of York for a wide range of activ ities such as cinema nights, meals out, barbecues and day trips. Members hips is only £16 per year. n Visit www.tnt-york.org.uk or call Hea ther on 783921.

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The group is looking for members of the public to take part in a public consultation meeting on 22nd February from 9.30am-12.30pm. The team needs your views on health inequality in order to develop new ways of evaluating fairness within the NHS. Not only will the event be interesting and rewarding, but you'll be paid for your time and can enjoy a free lunch and refreshments. If you are unable to attend but would like to have your say, visit www.york.ac.uk/che/research/equity/monitoring and take part in the online public survey. You can also visit the website above to register your interest in attending the event, or email ruth.helstrip@york.ac.uk for further information. Places will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so apply quickly to avoid disappointment.

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Show us a treadmill that can beat that… n Visit www.yorkramblers.org.uk or call 628134.

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batten down the hatches at You might want nothing more than to s. That is why the Friends of this time of year, but nature never stop belonging to the York Natural Rawcliffe Meadows, a voluntary group usiastic volunteers to join them Environment Trust, are calling for enth There are lots of jobs that on one of their monthly Work Parties. dows, including planting need doing at the beautiful Rawcliffe Mea fencing. The get-togethers tansy, clearing fallen branches and fixing rtant part of York’s natural are always fun and help preserve an impo 0am until 1pm on 2nd 10.3 environment. The parties are held from 43.

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get vocal Ladies – has watching Glee made you wish that you could sing in harmony? Now's your chance! The lovely gals at Main Street Sound, York Ladies Barbershop Chorus, are holding a free four week course for women who would like to learn about singing in four part harmony. Starting on 3rd February at 7.30pm at Acomb Baptist Church Hall, the course is structured around group teaching methods, and you don't need to be able to read music. You will learn about posture and breathing, vocal mechanism, resonance, carrying vowel sounds and presentation, and be able to put all that into practice in a song that the whole group will learn together! n Visit www.mainstreetsound.co.uk or call 798478.

milling around York is full of unexpected sights, from purple men on Stonegate to gargoyles flashing their bits at you from the Minster. But a 17th Century windmill in the middle of housing estate? That is pretty unexpected. But as surprising as it is to see, Holgate Windmill provides a wealth of educational experience for all ages, especially for school visits. To keep up with demand the Holgate Windmill Preservation Society urgently requires volunteer guides. If you have a passion for history and enjoy sharing your enthusiasm with children, they would love to hear from you. n Call 795851.

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After the York area Freemasons recently donated more than £28,000 to local charities, we take a look at the organisation about which many people still know so very little.

The Freemasons is one of the world’s oldest charitable organisations and has more than 250,000 members in England and Wales alone. The tradition of masonic lodges grew out of medieval times when stone masons would group together to protect themselves and ensure high professional standards were maintained.

These days you don’t need to be a master stone carver to join one of the many ‘Lodges’ within the organisation, 11 of which presented cheques totalling £28,737 to local charities. The Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Jullie Gunell, and the Provincial Grand Master Jeffrey Gillyon were guests of honour at the charity dinner, as were the representatives of the many charities that benefitted. One of those was the Cancer Care Centre at York Hospital.

The Sanctuary We grab five minutes with Michelle Kirkman of the Cancer Care Centre who was pleased as punch with the Mason’s donation (and who is our Distribution Manager, Jon’s, wife).

“The Freemasons’ are amazing,” says Michelle, who works as Administrator at the centre is specially designed for patients and the family of those battling cancer. “The donation will really help the centre out and we are all very grateful for it. It will really help at the moment as we begin to train up more volunteers to work within the centre, especially as Bereavement Support Workers.”

The centre is currently beginning a series of training courses to create a skilled group of volunteers to work with people who have lost friends and family members to cancer. “This place is a real sanctuary for many

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people,” explains Michelle, “and I hear every day how the people who come here refer to it as a haven.

Thanks to the Freemasons, as well as other charities and organisations

that have donated in the past, we can keep going.” n Find out more about the Cancer Care centre by calling 721166.

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Globe trotters It isn’t just York that benefits. In November the Freemasons’ Grand Charity approved an emergency grant of £50,000 to the British Red Cross to provide immediate disaster relief across the region affected by the Philippines Typhoon, supplying much needed hygiene kits to thousands of families.

A good citizen We hear from local Freemason James Greaves.

Freemasons have always been deeply involved in charity from the organisation’s earliest days. “The Masons,” explains James, “have been connected with caring for orphans, the sick and the elderly for centuries.”

They make significant donations to major disaster relief funds and they have donated to every natural crisis since 1982. In that time the Freemasons have donated over £100 million. “Although we are by no means purely a charitable organisation,” says James, “our belief in helping those less fortunate than ourselves means we do put a lot of time and effort into raising money, giving our time to charitable causes and having a great deal of fun whilst doing so.”

What makes the Freemasons unique is that they do not undertake any external fundraising. All money donated to good causes is raised from the pockets of the members themselves. In the past charities such as local hospices and The Yorkshire Air Ambulance, as well as countless smaller good causes, have benefited from the Mason’s generosity.

Secret handshake not required So far from being a group of cloakwearing, secret-keeping mysterious strangers, The Freemasons seem to do some really great work in our community. And there’s a bunch of other stuff they do as well. But we’re not allowed to tell you about that. Tee hee… n Find out more about the Freemasons in the York area by visiting www.pgl-york.org.uk

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Access all areas

Just prior to The Grand Opera House throwing open their doors to special public tours, we take a sneak peek back stage to see what is in store.

In 1868 a huge Corn Exchange was built on Cumberland Street close to the river to allow merchants easy access to business. In 1902 that building was converted into a stately theatre and performance hall which we know today as the Grand Opera House. Not only is the history of this prominent building fascinating, but the theatre itself is made up of wandering corridors, hidden orchestra pits and

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dizzyingly high seating arrangements – all of which can now be explored on the new back-stage tours.

Treading the boards If the only impression you've previously had of the Grand Opera House has been the view of the stage from your seat, then that is all about to change. Led by a member of the theatre's front-of-house team and also by one of the technical team, the

back-stage tours will show the Opera House in a different light – and also in no light at all.

A brief history of a

The stage, the orchestra pit, the exclusive boxes – all are covered on the hour long tour and at a time when the theatre is 'dark', meaning there'll be no shrieking dames or bustling school parties to disturb you.

1902 – Converted from the Victorian Corn Exchange. First performance was the pantomime Little Red Riding Hood.

One thing is very clear from the tours, which are beginning to be offered from February, and that is that the Grand Opera House was very much designed to be an alternative to the long establish Theatre Royal on St Leonard's Place. Whereas the theatre goers there would sit in silence to see the latest plays and fashions, the

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1903 – Renamed as The Opera House and Empire Theatre so as to attract smokers. Smoking was forbidden in higher-class theatres (such as the Theatre Royal) but permitted in music hall-type venues.

1916 – Known simply as the Empire Theatre. Charlie Chaplin, Gracie Fields and Laurel & Hardy all performed there.

1958 – Stage and stall seating removed and replaced with a rollerskating floor.

1989 – After a renovation which saw the stage and stalls rebuilt the theatre reopened as the Grand Opera House with a performance of Macbeth.

including the actor's dressing rooms, the tour will also venture up into the highest heights far above the stage and of the Dress Circle.

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Opera House's patrons could enjoy a far more relaxed atmosphere.

Smoking was permitted in the building (as it was in all Music Halls) and there was even a separate entrance for the “riff-raff” to plough through into the stalls without disturbing those in the expensive box seats.

Apart from having a clear view of the original hand-painted frieze at the very top of the stage wall, tour-goers can explore the seating way up there.

Built in the continental style (meaning there's no central aisle), the Dress Circle features modesty boards between the tiers of seating, meaning ladies didn't have to worry about people peering up their dresses.

Which is something we're constantly worried about...

View from the box. More about being seen then seeing the stage.

All in the details While on the tour things will be pointed out to you that you may never have noticed while attending the latest pantomime. Visitors will be led down below the stage into the dark orchestra pit. Incredibly the small cramped space can accommodate 40 musicians and their instruments during a big show. From the lowest depths,

Book your tickets now!

The tours are taking place on 4th February, 11th March and 8th April priced £5 for adults, £3 for children.

Places are limited to 20 for each tour, so to book call 0844 871 3024.

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Viking

As he was getting a little too excited about the 30th JORVIK Viking Festival, we gave Howard a packed lunch, some bus money, and then sent him off to the Viking Centre on Coppergate.

He’s their problem now. down there beneath the streets of Coppergate, amongst the smells and sights of the recreated ancient city, was an opportunity not to be missed. Plus, I got to dress up as well!

Chain-male I met with Stuart Perry, Interactive Team Leader at the Viking Centre, to show me what kind of kit the average Viking warrior would be adorned with. It is the kind of outfits that the Interactive team – those fearsome looking people in armour who carry swords and axes and greet the visitors – dress in every day.

The Jorvik Viking Centre has always been a special place for me. Countless trips during my childhood, both with school and with family, has meant that just one whiff of that pungent subterranean Viking village sends me right back into short

trousers, complete with snotty nose.

During such exciting visits my dad would recount the tale about how he “personally saved all the Viking artefacts” himself, by sending freezer trucks from the ASDA where he was manager in the 1980s, to help preserve the finds. Seriously, he never shut up about that.

And so, getting the opportunity to get

Obviously it was pretty chilly in Viking York, especially at this time of year, so two thick woollen tunics were helpfully yanked down over my head

by Stuart. A heavy pair of woollen trousers were also slipped on and my feet were

wrapped in rather comfortable leather shoes, fastened by wooden toggles.

But as the mean streets of Jorvik could be pretty dangerous, particularly with those pesky English hanging around causing trouble, Stuart pulled out the chainmail.

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If you think your winter jacket is heavy, you’ve obviously never worn armour. The chunky links of metal pressed down on my shoulders and back quite a bit, but – and due in no small part to the woollen tunics – it was surprisingly comfortable.

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Also, I felt pretty indestructible jiggling away in the chainmail as Stuart adorned my hip with both an axe and a fine Viking sword.

Streets ahead Wondering around in the recreated village itself was quite an experience, especially without the suspended motorised cars going by, packed with gawping, giggling school children.

Walking around at the same level that the Vikings would have actually lived was amazing and it was great to see up close a few of the animatronic characters (especially the famous chap sitting on the loo!). Moving around in the full costume was, after a while, something of a chore. I certainly feel for the Interactive Team members trudging about all day in it, herding tourists and school parties.

Meet the chief We talk to Stuart Perry, Interactive Team Leader at the Viking Centre What do you do? I’m part of JORVIK's crack squad of Viking Interactives. I go under the Nordic name of Fastulf, which means stern wolf.

What is an average day like for you? Depends on the day really, but usually I come in to work, don my Viking garb and then do my best to further people's knowledge of this very important and interesting period of history.

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What can people expect from this year’s JORVIK Viking Festival? Every year the festival seems to grow; this year's collection of events is truly mind-boggling and focuses on the Myths and Legends of the Viking period.

So, for the 30th Festival you can expect fun, facts and feasting for all the family.

What event are you most looking forward to?

The Myths and Legends Combat Arena; five days of action packed sagas featuring all the fighting you can swing a sword at! One in particular will feature Thor fighting an Ice Giant... what more could you want?!

Did you enjoy dressing Howard up? Yes, but a Viking warrior should really be able to dress himself!

The 30th JORVIK Viking Festival takes place between 15th – 23rd February. Check our full listings in the Events section, and visit www. jorvik-viking-festival.co.uk/Ragnarok

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Time Travel

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

YORK’S GOLDEN HALF MILE Local author Van Wilson, together with the York Archaeological Trust, has recently published a book about Coney Street.

York’s Golden Half Mile: The Story of Coney Street is available from www. yorkarchaeology.co.uk or most good booksellers in the city priced £9.99.

This month: Coney Street.

Coney Street, known today as York’s city centre shopping mecca, was known in the 12th century as Cuningstrete – Old Danish for ‘King’s Street’. The street has always been an important part of York and in Roman times it was the site of a road that ran between the walls of the legionary fortress and the River Ouse. Surprisingly, WH Smith, Boots and River Island weren’t started by the Romans – they all came much later.

It’s a fascinating street with tonnes of history and human stories – let’s get digging!

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• The first mention of the street was in a document from 1150.

• Lendal (to the north of Coney Street) was once called Old Coney Street, and Spurriergate (to the south) was known as Little Coney Street.

• Coney Street is one of the few roads in York to retain the AngloSaxon ‘street’ instead of taking the Viking ‘gate’. So it could easily have been called Coneygate, which to us sounds like a scandal involving ice-cream cones.

• The two churches on the street, St Martin’s and St. Michael’s, were both mentioned in the Doomsday Book.

• As early as 1308 the street was described as York’s principal street for business. We’re surprised Starbucks left it so long to set up a franchise there.

Unleash the Temporal Camera!

Using a mixture of conventional photography and magic (Photoshop) we can take a picture of a modern place and peer back to see what once occupied the same site. This section of Coney Street will be familiar to the fashion conscious as it shows to current site of Next, River Island and Monsoon. The black and white building we can see here is The

George Hotel, a famous hostelry that existed from around 1600 until demolition in 1888. Ann and Charlotte Bronte stayed here in 1849 on their way to Scarborough where Ann subsequently died. The whole lot was eventually cleared and the first incarnation of the department store Leak & Thorpe was built.

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Stop the press!

Coney Street has long been associated with printing, with the first copies of Tristram Shandy believed to have been produced there. But it is the relationship with newspapers that has really left a lasting impression. The Yorkshire Evening Press was established on Coney Street in 1882 and there it remained, in the buildings now occupied

by City Screen and Pitcher and Piano, until moving to Walmgate in 1989. Pop down to City Screen’s Basement Bar for a gig and you can still see those white tiled walls pictured here in the 1960s.

Then and Now Here we have St Martin’s Church, the black and white photo having been taken around 1900 and the colour shot in the present day. Bit of a difference, isn’t there? If you are looking for someone to thank for the reduction in the size of the interior church space and the creation of the memorial garden in what once was the nave, look to the Nazis. St Martin’s, along with dozens of other York buildings including The Guildhall, was bombed on 29th April 1942 as part of the Baedeker Raids which targeted picturesque English cities. The restoration work was not completed until 1968, but as you can see form the pictures, the 18th century clock survived the bombing. The little admiral on top of the clock looks to the skies as if to say, “Nice try, Adolf.”

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Howard Mosley-Chalk is a father and husband. But more importantly he is a man. As a boy he assumed he would grow up to be whisked away on an adventure by a wizard and a gang of dwarves, but at 32 he finds himself writing for Your Local Link. These are his (un)manly words.

Face value

Forgive me if I’m preaching to the choir here, but having children is an enormously amazing experience.

Usually in this column I let loose a monthly rant about how at home I’m picked on, beaten up and generally used as a climbing frame/method of transportation by my daughter. This month however, is different - and it’s all thanks to the image above.

Normally the readers of these humble words (hello mum and dad) are welcomed onto the page by my smiling, chubby-cheeked face which was captured in the conventional manner with a camera. This month you may have noticed I look a bit different, as this is in fact an artist’s impression of me. The artist was my three year old daughter.

Dats you, dat is Although it may only be a few wonky lines on a chalk wall in our dining room (or rather the Mosley-Chalk wall) it represents how our lovely little girl is growing and beginning to express herself in other ways than just

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the classic ‘toddler scribble’; example, from a year ago, above.

Not only am I thrilled to see her screw her face up in concentration and draw something that actually looks like something, but it’s a real honour to have been selected as the subject of her latest project. “Dats you,” she said while showing me the drawing. “Dats your hairy bee-yurd. I don’t got a bee-yurd, I got a chin.”

It’s heart-warming to see this and to know it’s all been worth that effort.

You get your children crayons, then

paints, then pencils and pens. You sit with them for hours on end, getting splattered with finger paints, getting jabbed by pencils, and desperately scrubbing black felt tip out of your mother-in-law’s carpet before she notices. You nod and smile and patiently encourage every scribble, every smudge, and every nine-sided circle they joyously create. And then, after hundreds of hours of this, WHAM! your face is on the wall and there’s a three foot artist awaiting your critique.

Sign of the times Incredibly my Turin Shroud-like appearance on the dining room chalk wall wasn’t the only creative milestone this month. After our daughter drew a picture of a snowman (“He a snowman. And he got boobies.”), my wife asked her if she’d like to sign her artwork. And by-golly-crikey, she did! Trust me when I say that says Ava; the crossed V is basically an upside down A. Bless her.

But, just I was beginning to conclude that my daughter must be some sort of artistic wonder child, the universe decided to teach me a lesson. Ava declared: “You go away now daddy.

I gonna paint myself.” So I left the room, expecting to return and discover another, smaller face next to mine on the wall.

But no, she’d literally painted herself.

Every inch of herself. The bathroom that evening looked as if someone had had a paintball fight.

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My wife and I don’t do Valentine’s Day. The most we’ll do is, at around 10pm that night, suddenly say, “Oh, it’s Valentine’s Day. Yeah, love ya and stuff.” This year will be a little different though as I’m planning to surprise my wife with a ‘Balance-tines Day’. That morning I’m going to padlock roller skates to her feet and sit back and watch as she spends all day slipping around, trying to keep her balance. It’ll be hilarious. I’m such a catch.

Imagine that!

Droning on

Inspired by the recent news that Amazon are planning to deliver packages via remote control helicopters, I’ve been thinking about the future use of these drones. I’ve decided to start my own company using tiny helicopters as hedge trimmers.

You call me up, tell me about your unruly bushes, and I send out one of my robot flying drones to you. The spinning rotors will have razor-sharp blades attached to them, allowing the thing to trim your hedges without even landing.

I’m fairly certain that nothing will ever go wrong with this plan. Imagine that!

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City are red,

Pizza pundits

violets are blue... in February, and supporters will be able to cheer them on in home games against Cheltenham (8th Feb) and high fliers Southend (22nd). This will most likely include the chance to see new players John McCombe, Shaquille McDonald and Russell Penn, whom supporters were delighted put ‘Penn to paper’ during the January transfer window.

February: the month of love, and there’s nothing more I would love than for York City to storm up the League Two table and get amongst the promotion chasing pack. Given the poor start to the season, they may have left it too late; but after three consecutive wins in early January, it looks like Nigel Worthington is finally getting the team to gel. If the Minster Men are to keep moving in the right direction they will need a strong month

The start of York City’s mini revival came when they saw in the New Year with a hard fought 1-0 victory over Morecambe which couldn’t have come at a better time. Some people in the Main Stand in front of me were celebrating like we had won the Champions League. I guess it could be worse, we could support a team like Manchester United whose supporters really can’t take losing, yet despite erratic league form are still in Europe’s premier competition. Weirdly, the ‘Champions League’ in February becomes a knockout cup, not a league, featuring the likes of teams such as Chelsea and Real Madrid, who aren’t actually champions in their own countries.

As if jibes from former players and football pundits weren’t bad enough, Manchester United have come under fire from a cheeky Yorkshire pizza restaurant recently. The Castello Pizzeria, based in Scarborough, poked fun at David Moyes and his bad fortune with the lastest addition to their menu. The Manchester United calzone (a type of folded pizza) promises ‘a cosmopolitan blend of high-class ingredients’, just like the United squad, that ‘folds under the slightest pressure’. The calzone costs £5.50, which the menu states is ‘0.005% of Ashley Young’s weekly wages.’

Baby love Away from football, and congratulations to Jessica Ennis-Hill, the Olympic hero who is expecting her first child. That has ruled her out of athletics events with immediate effect, though she hasn’t confirmed whether she will still be sneaking into people’s houses to promote Santander credit cards.

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Stick to boxing I have heard of sports stars going from hero to zero but I think former Heavyweight Boxing Champion Evander Holyfield takes some beating, and I don’t mean in the ring.

Of course that proved difficult for many (including Mike Tyson who decided that because he wasn’t going to knock him out, he would gnaw on his ear instead). That multi-million bust up played a part in Holyfield earning a reported $150million over the course of his illustrious career. A career that can’t have stooped any lower than coming behind Jim Davidson in a popularity contest, or 'Celebrity Big Brother' as it's also known; a programme the relevance of which matches that of a Spice Girls reunion tour. Surely he could have done something more meaningful in his retirement?

Take George Foreman; his grill is so famous my mum thinks that’s what he is best known for.

Down under Thank god for Andy Murray. A man who, off the court, sounds as exciting as William Hague, but at the time of writing was making inroads at the Australian Open despite unbearably hot conditions. In fact, things were so hot out in Melbourne that Canadian tennis player Frank Dancevic claimed he saw the cartoon character Snoopy on court before fainting in the extreme heat. Not that I am a big tennis fan, or even Murray fan for that matter, but I just wanted to see some sort of Brit win in Australia after the debacle of the Ashes. While Andy Murray was easing into the Aussie Open Second Round, our cricketers were playing a Prime Ministers XI in Canberra. They said that win was the confidence boost they needed. I didn’t actually see the team they were playing but had images of Alistair Cook trying to bat his way back into form off the fast bowling of David Cameron and off-spin of Tony Blair. However, that didn’t really work either, as he scored just one run before being given out.

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YORK BUSINESS NETWORKING 11th and 25th February from 8-10am at Fulford Golf Club.

Visit www.4networking.biz NETWORK NORTH Every Wednesday from 7.15-9am at Hotel du Vin, The Mount. Visit www. networknorth.org.uk WOMEN’S BUSINESS ZONE 4th February at The Holiday Inn from 7-9pm, Tadcaster Road.

BSYNY Events for new businesses running throughout the month at York Eco Business Centre.

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

York Bike Belles (@YorkBikeBelles).

York’s new cycling community for women, detailing news and views for our wheely good city.

JORVIK Viking Centre (@JorvikViking). Make sure you’re following the Vikings to get all the latest updates about this year’s festival.

De Grey Rooms (@DeGreyRooms).

Catch up with all that is happening at the splendid ballroom venue.

York Natural Environment Trust (@YNET4). The trust helps to protect and enhance the natural environment and green spaces of York.

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Not only do we produce York’s finest magazine, we also create incredible websites. Here are a few of the latest sites we’ve made. Check them out.

haxby plumbing & heating www.haxbyplumbingandheating.co.uk They specialise in boilers, central heating, bathroom reforms, and can also take care of all your plumbing needs.

range repairs www.rangerepairs.com Manufacturer trained, Range Repairs are independent specialists with over ten years of experience installing, repairing and servicing AGA and Rayburn cookers.

Like the look of these websites? If you or your business could to with a cyber space boost then you should get in touch with us. We have a dedicated web design team who will guide you through the process, ensuring you get exactly what you want. The good news is that we’re not just a voice at the end of the phone – you can actually come and meet us for a face-to-face meeting. There’ll be tea and coffee. And biscuits, if you’re lucky. n Call 767881 or email info@yourlocallink.co.uk

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New business course from Learning for Everyone Ready to set up your own business, but feel like you need a little guidance to hone your skills? The Learning for Everyone programme from City of York Council offers a range of courses that provide useful skills to budding entrepreneurs, such as book keeping and computing. And, new for 2014, the 'Graphics Promote Your Business' course offers an insight into producing effective, eye-catching promotional material. This year's Learning for Everyone programme is the biggest yet, with 288 different courses to choose from, ranging from crafts to fitness and everything in between. The Learning for Everyone brochure was distributed to all households with the January issue of Your Local Link, but if you've misplaced your copy you can pick up another in your local library now. n Alternatively, visit www.yortime. org.uk, call 552806 or visit York Learning in West Offices on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am to 4pm.

A batty birthday The team at granite worktop manufacturer, Dales of Thirsk, celebrated their 134th birthday in a rather unusual way – by creating a granite cricket bat and inviting opening batsman Adam Lyth to put it to the test!

Adam was impressed with the workmanship. “I don’t think the use of a granite bat would be allowed at the current Ashes series, nor at Headingley next season,” joked Adam, “but it was really great to see how much skill and expertise goes into making granite and marble kitchen worktops, and I am delighted to join Neil and his team to celebrate this anniversary.” Dales of Thirsk were founded in 19th Century by Kirby Dale and have provided advice, knowledge and experience in the manufacture of granite and marble products for the past 134 years. n Visit www.dalesofthirsk.co.uk or call 01845 522523.

New York has nothing on Old York Sure, it might have appeared in a few more films than we have, but it seems that our colonial namesake has nothing on us when it comes to visitor experience.

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These days, your company's image is almost as important as how well you perform the service you offer, so it's important to get your marketing right.

That's why we're such big fans of Tony Brook. As well as being a successful local artist, Tony began working in the advertising industry over 30 years ago when the work was all done by hand.

He brings this meticulous attention to detail to his work today, providing excellent graphics and illustrations as well as fantastic concepts for adverts. So, whether you require fun caricatures of your staff for the 'About Us' page on your website or a new logo, Tony's your man. n Visit www.tonybrookyorkartist.co.uk or call 762268.

Do you know shorthand?

The team at York Castle Museum is appealing for volunteers to help translate two diaries written in shorthand during the First World War, that have been donated by the East Riding Yeomanry Old Comrades Association. The museum hopes to decipher the diaries in order to find out more about the writer – believed to be Wass Reader – and the Palestine Campaign he fought in. The diaries will be displayed as part of the '1914: When the world changed forever' exhibition. n If you think you can help, email Katie.brown@ymt.org.uk or call 650363.

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How many smartphone apps does it take to change a light bulb?

Just one, especially if you buy the Lumen Smart Bulb. Standard light bulbs are soooo last year, and quite frankly we don’t even want to switch one on unless we can do so from our phones and choose the colour of the light.

This amazing (and admittedly expensive) bulb is controlled from an app which allows you to change the colour and also control the brightness and set a timer. Having a party?

No worries; just set the bulb to vibrant greens and blues.

Romantic Valentine’s dinner? Sure, reds and soft pinks should enhance the smooching mood. Gadget rating 8/10 £49.99 (for one bulb!) Available from www.firebox.com

If you’ve ever dreamed of being a Jedi and using the power of your mind to move objects, here’s all your Christmases and birthdays rolled into one. The Neurosky Mindflex is a revolutionary game that uses your humble brainwaves to navigate a small ball around an obstacle course. Simply place the included headset on your bonce and concentrate on the wee ball. The sensors will read the intensity of your brain’s activity and control a tiny fan in the gaming area which will levitate the ball. Okay, so not as good as Master Yoda but this will be a sure-fire hit at parties.

Gadget rating 9/10 £39.95 Available from www.red5.co.uk

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Mini Turbo Drone: We don’t have the greatest track record when it comes to remote control helicopters after the last one we tested got tangled in Nic’s hair. Although that incident remains as one of Howard’s happiest memories, we were slightly wary when the Mini Turbo Drone arrived. A tiny quadcopter (the type with four rotor blades) this measures just 12 centimetres across and is as light as a feather. Controlling the drone takes a bit of practice (it ended up in the neighbour’s gutter at one point) but once mastered it is tonnes of fun. Charging the two included batteries takes about half an hour, giving you a combined play time of around 15 minutes. We’re happy to announce that Nic’s hair was untouched, although Sarah did crash it into Dave several times, possibly on purpose.

Gadget rating 9/10 £34.99 Available from www.paramountzone.com

Photo Grid Collage Maker.

Turn your photo collection into pretty collages and grids with this free app.

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An essential app for eBay sellers and anyone wanting to know just how much their parcel will cost to post.

Ancestry. Build, update, and show off your family tree with this user-friendly app.

It makes finding and learning more about your heritage fun.

Satellite AR. This app will show what satellites are currently above you in the sky by simply pointing your phone’s camera upwards.

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Where we’re going we don’t need roads

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It has recently been announced that motorists in York will soon have a brand new bridge to cruise over, after plans to develop part of the city have been approved. The ‘teardrop’ area of York (between Leeman Road and Boroughbridge Road and encased by the railways) has long been home to train sheds and derelict buildings, but in the coming years will be redeveloped into homes, shops and offices – all accessed by a new bridge over the tracks from Holgate Road. Keep an eye on these pages for continuing news of the work taking place, and we’ll be sure to let Distribution Manager Jon know about all those new houses he’ll need to deliver to.

Cars are getting increasingly futuristic these days.

We’ve previously reported on self-driving cars, motion controlled radios and electric motors – which are all well and good but where the heck are the flying cars? The film Back to the Future 2 promised us flying cars by 2015, so with just ten months to go we’re not holding out much hope. But fortunately the Southern China Aviation Industry Group have just applied for a patent on a flying car that uses two giant spinning rotors fitted to the underside of the vehicle. Although the plans look a little sketchy (we all remember drawing something similar when we were children –

remember: red stripes make things go faster) we’re excited that one day soon we might actually be able to fly straight over the river without worrying about a fine for crossing Lendal Bridge.

Wheels within wheels If you work, do you get to the office by car? If so, you’re one of 16.7 million people in the UK (six out of ten) who rely on their brum-brums to get to work.

According to a special report conducted by the RAC called The Car and The Commute, outside of London people struggle to find appropriate and cost-effective public transport and so are forced to drive to

work. But because the cost of driving is increasing beyond the rate of inflation, some commuters are spending up to a third of their disposable income on their cars, travelling on average ten miles a day. In fact, those living out in rural areas are travelling more miles, spending more money and yet are earning less.

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As winter thaws and the first few signs of spring make their appearance, we lift the bonnet of our cars and check all is well.

• Check your fluids. Oil and brake fluid are a must to check, but also top up the windscreen washer solution – you’ve probably used a lot of it during the past few months.

• Check your battery. Make sure it still works fine and check that the connectors are free of rust and corrosion.

• Check your exhaust. Look around and under the exhaust for any signs of rust or damage to the metal that secures it to the car.

• Check your tires. Winter salt and road grit can take their toll, so check the tread, air pressure and general condition.

• Check your wipers. How have they held up after the winter blasting? Any signs of wear should be fixed with a fresh new set.

• Check in for A tune up. For ultimate peace of mind book your pride and joy into a garage for a full service. If you need a mechanic then peruse the ads in these pages. Each and every one of them is amazing.

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She bakes, she makes, she decorates…frankly there’s nothing our very own Rachel doesn’t know. Every month she’ll be passing on some of her favourite money and time saving tips…

What a card: Got a casserole dish or pan with caked on food that won't budge, no matter how long you soak it?

Take an old plastic store card and use it to chisel it off. Just make sure you don't use your bank card...

Fresh as a daisy: Fed up of buying fabric freshener?

Make your own. All you'll need is a spray bottle, water, one teaspoon of baking soda and around 12 drops of your favourite essential oil. Mix the ingredients together in your bottle and away you go!

From brew to shoe: Got smelly shoes? Pop a dry tea bag or two inside to absorb the odour. Just make sure you don’t use them to make a cuppa with afterwards... yuck!

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Ice, ice baby: Is your sarnie looking sad by the time you arrive at work? Make your own ice pack to keep it fresh. Take a zip lock sandwich bag, and fill it to around a third of the way up with washing up liquid.

Remove any air and seal, then pop it in the freezer. To make sure children don't mistake it for a treat, you might want to add some food colouring, too. And voila! A homemade ice pack for next to nothing.

G'day, stains: Run out of stain remover for your clothes?

If you've got some eucalyptus oil knocking about, you might be in luck. Dab one or two drops of the oil onto the stain, then leave it for ten minutes. Wash your clothing as usual and leave to air dry.

We don’t mean to label you, but…

Be it a massive mailout to a million of your customers, or a couple of sticky labels for your spice rack, Sessions UK are the people you need to speak to. They specialise in the design, manufacture and supply of machinery that prints and affixes labels. It’s an industry they know extremely well, having evolved from Sessions of York, which kept the city well labelled for almost 200 years. Their machines have already been shipped out around the world and the company continues to grow. So whatever your need or project, Sessions UK can help – and they’ll even ‘stick around’ with some excellent support and repair services. n Call 61613.

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The team at YO2 Properties, the local independent estate agent in the YO2 area of York, need you! Since May, the small, but incredibly dedicated, team have sold over 85% of the properties they've listed, achieving an average sale price of 97.4% of the asking price and taking on average only 30 days to sell each property (STC). So, thanks to this amazing success, they're urgently looking for some more properties to sell. For a free, no obligation valuation of your property, get in touch – there are discounted rates available!

Our gas and electricity bills may continue to rise, but thanks to a little help from City of York Council, we may be able to save a few pennies – in fact, up to £200! The council has partnered with energy switching expert’s iChoosr to make it simple for residents to consider switching their energy tariffs. Anyone who pays a household energy bill can register for free; all you'll need is a copy of your most recent energy bill and a spare few minutes.

When registration closes on 17th February, iChoosr will invite energy companies to offer their best prices to everyone in the scheme.

There's no obligation to accept any offers, or any charges if you don't switch – all it will cost you is your time. n Visit www.york.gov.uk/ switchingenergy or call 551550.

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GRANDER DESIGNS We take a look at a recent property development.

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Hotel chic A hotel style for your bedrooms is a great way to create a relaxing haven. Keep your room clutter free (builtin wardrobes work a treat here and can hide a multitude of sins) and keep the walls simple by hanging just one large print.

This rustic wall rack that not only saves cupboard space, but also shows off your crockery rather beautifully. Plus, the antique style allows you to have the country kitchen look even if you have a small space.

Penny Pine Wall Plate Storage Rack, £229, Barnitts, www.barnitts.co.uk

Luxury Egyptian Cotton Satin Stitch Bedding, £10-£50, John Lewis, www.johnlewis.com

Dine in style This stowaway dining table from Debenhams has two drawers and cupboards hidden away within, as well as a fold down top so that it can be tucked away when not in use.

Stowaway dining table, £150, Debenhams, www.debenhams.com

Classy glass Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to invest in some special glassware so that you can toast in style.

We adore these banded champagne saucer glasses from Marks and Spencer.

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Oh, and in case you were wondering where we came on the survey… well, we were the 54th happiest out of the 110 towns and cities questioned. That’s York, we suppose; never satisfied until we rule the world.

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FUTURE PROOF

The 4K Resolution

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For a fuller report on 4K television and other industry news, please visit the Product Focus section of our website or scan the QR code.

The speed of progress in the TV industry shows no sign of slowing. This latest leap forward is well worth investing in if you are in the market for a well-equipped TV. With four times the resolution of current high-definition sets, this new crop of Ultra High-Definition (UHD) screens are offering smoother images with faster frame rates, crazy levels of contrast, and an extended range of colours.

4K TVs will also make your existing film and picture collections look better and offer eye-popping detail when browsing websites.

Thanks to dynamic up-scaling technology

existing 1080p content becomes 2160p… and it really does work!

You know that feeling when you arrive at a party in what you imagine to be a totally unique dress, only to find that three of your friends are wearing the same thing? We like to show off our personality with our clothes, and we think the same applies to our homes, too. That's why we're so in love with the fantastically funky furniture at New 2 You. From dining furniture to bar stools, screens to suites, the internet-based store offers a wonderfully eclectic range. And the best bit is that it provides great value for money, plus all of the perks of high street shopping, minus the stress – delivering your goods straight to your door. We've got our eye on a rather marvellous sofa that's shaped like a giant pair of lips... mwah! n Visit www.new-2you.co.uk

You might think this is another fad like 3D - but there’s nothing gimmicky about 4K. It’s simply a better picture and always will be. It won’t be long before 4K gaming, home movie cameras and Bluray discs appear to complement this new breed of television. Prices are already starting to come down so make sure you put 4K on your shortlist when the time comes.

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There's something irresistible about the romance of a log cabin – they're cosy, comfortable and a great place to unwind. If you're anything like us you've dreamt of having a log cabin retreat of your own, but perhaps have been put off by the thought of dealing with planning permission and all of the forms that come with it. However, thanks to the team at Architectural and Creative Design, you can have the cabin of your dreams without worrying about any of that.

Iain Robinson, who owns the company, has over 30 years of experience in architectural design, offering negotations and submission for planning permission, obtaining building regulation approval, specification writing and project management. He's even worked with listed buildings, and his extensive experience means that he can ensure your project runs smoothly.

The company's speciality is timber building design and construction, and the team is the UK's northern agent for Honka, Finland's largest log buildings manufacturer. Aside from gorgeous log cabins, Iain's company can help with a wide range of projects, ranging from advice on possible alterations on your house, to commercial and industrial projects. The first consultation is free. n Call 490686.

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Wash and chat Ring, ring, rinse! This quirky showerhead will add a modern touch to your bathroom. £15.95 MAIDEN www.maidenshop.com

Make your washroom wonderful with our selection of gorgeous accessories.

Stay in line Stack a set of these towels on top of an ottoman for a classy, modern look.

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This cotton bath mat will add cheer to any bathroom. £9.99 Barnitts www.barnitts.co.uk

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If the dreary, cold and wet weather of February is getting you down and you long for a warm and luxurious retreat in which to freshen up, read on. Watermark, the bathroom and plumbing specialists, are happy to announce that their Malton showroom is now reopening after a thorough refurbishment. If you’re looking for inspiration for your own new luxurious bathroom then get along to the grand reopening on 14th-15th February at The Pyramid Estate, Showfield Lane, Malton. There will be some exclusive giveaways up for grabs, so be sure to brave the weather and be there. Also, don’t forget Watermark’s York showroom on Hallfield Road. n Call 01653 696433.

Enjoy your conservatory… at last!

Conservatories are wonderful additions to any home. But do you find that they tend to get far too hot in the summer and bitterly cold in the winter? If you’re tired of only being able to use your conservatory for 15 minutes each year then you should speak to Inceil. A York-based company, Inceil are nationally recognised for their innovative conservatory roof insulation technique. In just two mess-free days one of Inceil’s professional and friendly installers will transform your conservatory into a room you can comfortably use throughout the year. Incredibly, winter heat loss will be reduced by up to 80%! n So ‘Inceil’ the deal and call 891936.

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In the frame

Home interior trends come and go, but one material that will always prevail in our homes is wood – it evokes a sense of homeliness like nothing else. And local company Lavelle Joinery, based at Tholthorpe, can transform this most versatile of materials into pretty much anything your heart – or home – desires.

Specialising in bespoke general joinery, bespoke staircases, fitted bedroom furniture, kitchens, doors and windows, Peter and Cedric from Lavelle Joinery have a wealth of experience. Cedric proved his exceptional talent when he won the silver medal at the WorldSkills International Competition, and Peter has been working in the industry for 24 years – so you know that nothing short of excellence will satisfy them. Their varied experience also means that they are able to take on any project, no matter how complex or basic. And because all design, manufacture and installation is taken care of

by Peter and Cedric, the process is stress-free! n To take a look at some of the pair's most recent projects and see the excellent quality for yourself, visit www.lavellejoinery.co.uk or call 01347 838848.

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Water world For the past 15 years Steve Finch has been fitting high quality and luxurious bathrooms and kitchens for the happy residents of York. The great news is that Steve has focussed all of those years of experience into launching a new company, H2O Bathrooms and Kitchens. The new showroom at the Bull Commercial Centre, Stockton Lane, will be lavishly decked out with the latest styles in kitchen and bathroom suites, as well all the tiles and lighting options you could dream. H2O Bathrooms and Kitchens will be up and running from the beginning of March, so if your home needs a spring awakening, call 400222.

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Now that the days are getting longer, has how tired and drab your home just realise you all that extra daylight made at the York Lifestyle Show experts style the is looking? Never fear because Garden Centre on Dean’s to returning again 2014 are here to help. Once n that attracts exhibitio free a is show the , the weekend of 1st-2nd February ore Furtherm experts. garden and home ent the best in local and independ So grabs! for up prizes of worth £1500 than there will be a raffle with more throw to home return to prepare and need, you go along, get all the advice open those curtains. n Call 500399.

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Grander designs We take a closer look at a recent property development project and talk to the people involved.

Above: The bungalow before the transformation.

Below: Computer generated image by ADDS

The finished house after ADDS and Newbegin had worked their magic.

If your home is small, draughty and rundown, you might be considering moving away. But, just as Andy and Zena discovered as they embarked upon a project to rejuvenate their home, it is very possible to teach an old dog new tricks. Their 1930s

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We knew we didn’t just want a dormer bungalow and were keen to see quite how much space we could get out of a potential new upper floor.

Paul Roberts of ADDS explains: “Our brief was to modernise an existing 1930s bungalow and increase the size of the existing bedrooms in the roof space whilst at the same time increasing the insulation values and giving the dated design a fresh look.

Plans were drawn up showing the new layout and elevations and we produced a computer generated 3D visual to give them a more realistic

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Designs on the future The project design was handled by York architect firm ADDS. With the latest technology at their disposal, the experienced team of designers have the ability to carry out detailed site surveys and produce accurate computer generated working drawings – which is just what they did at Andy and Zena’s house.

From the existing dated bungalow with two small bedrooms in the roof we have now given Andy and Zena a new ensuite master bedroom, a family bathroom and two further double bedrooms, all within the new roof space.” n Find out more about ADDS and their innovative approach to architectural design at www.addsyork.co.uk Tel: 762691 Bricks and mortar Newbegin Building and Glazing is the York based company that completed the construction of the house refurbishments. With many years of experience in the building trade the team at Newbegin believe that vision, innovation, and a strong collaborative relationship with their clients and creative partners secure the foundations for a great building.

Working on the project with both Andy and Zena, and also ADDS, was no exception. n Visit www.newbegin-york.com Tel: 654381

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gardeningguide Make your garden gorgeous for you and your loved one this Valentine’s Day.

Light of my life

These tealight holders will make the hardest of hearts glow. £2.25 each Red Lily www.redlilly.co.uk

Love letters These cute plant markers will show your flora your affection. £12 for a set of three Amazon www.amazon.co.uk

Love birds If the love of your life is the wildlife in your garden, then this is the perfect gift for your feathered friends. £13.95 Velvet Brown www.velvetbrown.co.uk

Heart shaped box Fill this rattan planter with roses and watch your sweetheart’s face light up. £16.99 Garden Planter Shop www.gardenplantersshop.co.uk

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Forget me not, sweetpea These ‘grow your own’ kits will make an incredibly cute gift for any gardener.

Choose from forget me nots or sweetpea. £6.99 The Oak Room www.oakroomshop.co.uk

How tweet This tealight holder will look lovely all year round. £12 Dotcomgiftshop www.dotcomgiftshop.com

Starry eyed The twinkle of this string of delightful fairy lights will be sure to set the mood. £14.99 Barnitts www.barnitts.co.uk

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Ask Chris...

Got a gardening question?

Chris Brown from Brown’s Nurseries can help

Q.

The back of my garden is very damp and surrounded by trees.

Could you give me some advice on what to plant in this area?

Of all non-flowering perennials, ferns are easily the most garden-worthy, offering an exciting variety of shapes and heights, for use as specimen plants or in bold groupings. Most of the flowering ferns are of medium to large size and will thrive when given humus-rich soil, moisture and shade.

Asplenium scolopendrium (“Hart’s tongue fern”). The strap-shaped, wavy-margined shiny fronds of this curiously attractive evergreen fern gradually form a bold clump. It is also ideal for the front of a shady border.

Dryopteris wallichiana (“Wallich’s wood fern”). The erect fronds of this lovely fern form a big, semi-evergreen shuttlecock and have dark scaly stalks. Its fronds grow taller if rich soil and shelter are provided, Dryopteris erythrosora (“Japanese red shield fern”). One of the most colourful of hardy ferns, its coppery-red young fronds in spring and summer contrast with the shiny, dark green overwintering mature fronds.

Polystichum Munitum (“Sword fern”). Once it is established, this luxuriant fern can transform an otherwise dull corner or border. The laddered, evergreen fronds will form a large, handsome evergreen clump.

Athyrium filix-mas (“Painted fern”). Finely divided, herbaceous, light-green to silver fronds form a graceful shuttlecock with a red-brown central stalk. This is a beautiful fern and good for waterside sites.

Q.

Now that spring is just around the corner, can you give me some advice on growing potatoes?

First, you should prepare the ground by digging in some well-rotted farmyard manure. This should be done around February-March time as this will give the tubers food for the growing season ahead. There are three different varieties of potatos; earlies, second earlies, and main crop, so choosing what time of year you would like your potatoes to be ready is important.

Earlies mature 12 weeks after planting, second earlies approximately 16 weeks from planting and main crop up to 20 weeks from planting.

Buy your set potatoes in February-April and sprout them in a dry, frost-free place until they produce green buds on the tuber – this will help the potato grow faster when planting out later.

Prepare your allotment by lightly digging in fertilizer before planting. After that, start planting by making a small trench in which you place your potato tubers about 12 inches apart in a row. Cover them by making a small ridge of soil over the tubers. The distance between the rows should be about 30 inches apart. Look for the information on the potato packet as this will tell you about how the potatoes can be used i.e. mashing, chips, boiling or salad.

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

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This ice suncatcher is fun to make and will make your garden look gorgeous!

You will need: 3 Berries and leaves 3 A pie or muffin tin (or ice cube tray for mini suncatchers) 3 Twine or string 3 Water 3 A freezer 3 Food colouring (optional)

First off, you'll need to hunt for some suitable berries, twigs and leaves from your local woods, or even from your garden. Try to get bits in various colours too make your suncatcher look interesting.

Next, place your berries, leaves and twigs in your tin or tray, and fill it with water. Tie your twine in a loop and place part of it into the water, so that you can use it to hang your suncatcher when it has frozen. If you like, add some food colouring to your water.

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Allot of possibilities As the days get longer and the first buds of spring appear through the thawing ground, have you ever considered how nice it would be to grow your own food? Unfortunately your back yard is concrete all the way down to the Roman levels, so what can you do? According to the National Allotment Society waiting lists for your own patch of allotment have gotten shorter across the country. n Spring is the perfect time to get growing, so if you’ve ever dreamt of having your own private patch of nature, call City of York Council on 553433.

Oh I would plant

one thousand trees…

Fans of trees rest easy, because you now have 1000 more to look at.

That is because a stalwart team of conservation volunteers have planted a whole load of new trees at Three Hagges Jubilee Wood at Escrick Park Estate. The 22 acre site, which has been dedicated to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by the owner Rosalind Forbes Adam, is intended to attract lots of unique and interesting species of animals and has been created with the help of Forestry Commission and the Woodland Trust. n The next step is to plant a further 9000 trees, so if you would like to help with that, call 728252.

York has taken another step to becoming a nature lover’s dream city, after Rawcliffe Meadows was declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest by Natural England. This means that the land, which is a vital habitat for the endangered tansy beetle as well as other species, will in the future be protected against harmful development. The status will also mean that further funding could be made available for the 25 acre site. n The area is cared for by the Friends of Rawcliffe Meadow, and to find out more about them – such as how to get involved – visit www. rawcliffemeadows.wordpress.com

Daf-Pharoah-dil How many Ancient Egyptians does it take to change a bulb? As everyone’s favourite spring flower begins to populate the grassy banks of the city walls, here’s a factoid for you to impress your partner/children/dog with. Ramses II (aka “The Great”) was buried in his sarcophagus with daffodil bulbs placed onto his eyes as they were a symbol of rebirth and renewal. And here’s another; if you think daffodils are purely a spring flower, think again. In most years the first crops come from the Scilly Isles… in November! Thank that lovely warm Gulf Stream for the early flowering.

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your garden

As the worst of winter begins to pass, here’s what you can be getting on with in your garden.

Animals. February is a great month to put up nesting boxes for birds so as to attract them to your garden. Opposite a window of your house makes it easy to see them coming and going, but be sure to point the bird house to the north or north-east to make sure they don’t overheat on a sunny day. Also, if you get up early enough you might hear robins, thrushes and blackbirds singing their dawn spring chorus.

Plants. If you are planting this month, be sure to place some native British plants amongst the more exotic varieties. This will ensure that native species of insects and other animals are attracted to them to use for breeding. A nice wide range of different kinds of plants and flowers is a good idea, especially if you want a bright and vibrant garden in the future.

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FOCUS ON:

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heathers

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

Almost all species of heather require acidic soil conditions to thrive.

Therefore, before you can decide which heathers to grow you need to know the pH of your soil. The degree of alkalinity or acidity of your soil is measured on a scale of 0 to 14 known as the pH scale. Soils vary from very acid with a pH scale of 3.5 to very alkaline with a pH just over 8.

Ericaceous plants require significant quantities of iron, which in soils with a pH above 6.5 is rendered virtually insoluble and iron deficiency sets in, causing the plant to yellow and then die.

To discover your soil pH, buy a soil testing kit. These are inexpensive and available at most Garden Centres.

Investing in one could save you money in the long run if your soil is unsuitable. The species chosen will depend on whether the soil is

alkaline or acid. If you are fortunate and your soil is acid, you can grow any heather cultivars.

Getting started If your pH is higher than 6.5, the ideal method is to restrict your choice to Erica carnea, Erica x darleyensis, Erica vagans. Other species may be grown by adopting one of the methods below: • Normally the best method is to create a raised bed about 60cm (24”) deep on top of your existing soil. Edge the bed with peat blocks or allow the bed to drop to normal soil level. In which case, plant lime tolerant plants around the edge, such as Erica carnea.

• The next approach is watering twice a year with an iron compound which remains soluble

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in the presence of calcium. Such a compound is called chelated iron or sequestered iron, and is sometimes sold under the trade name Sequestrene. Heavy soils will still need conditioning by the addition of humus such as sphagnum moss peat or fine bark.

• The third approach is to dig flowers of sulphur into the bed, which has the effect of tying up calcium, allowing the iron, which is already in the soil, to become more soluble. In clay soils use 4oz per square metre (square yard) for every one pH drop required and add peat or fine bark to improve the condition of the soil. In sandy soils, reduce the rate to 1oz per square metre (square yard).

Year-round beauty It is possible to have flowering heathers 12 months of the year.

Starting in November Erica carnea and Erica x darleyensis varieties will go on flowering until April. These are followed by Daboecia varieties flowering from April until September and finally Calluna varieties starting in July and going on until November.

Many of the Calluna varieties have stunning coloured new foliage in spring. Good examples include Spring Torch, Spring Cream and Robert Chapman.

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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…

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The vibrant colours of Red Drumhead and January King or the blistered texture of the savoys are also most welcome in the winter garden, when even a thick covering of snow does little to faze these hardy plants. Cabbages are grouped according to their season of harvest: spring cabbage, summer cabbage, autumn cabbage and winter cabbage, which also includes the savoys and red cabbage. With a never-ending choice of cabbage varieties on offer, it makes sense to sow a few seeds from each group to give continuity of cropping throughout the year.

Spring cabbage is sown from late July to late August, so it makes a great follow on crop from early potatoes. It can be sown directly into your main vegetable plot after the potatoes have been lifted. Sow seeds thinly into prepared drills 35cm apart, and then thin out seedlings to the required spacing, 30-38cm for hearted spring cabbage, or 10cm for spring greens.

Planting cabbage Cabbages need a sunny site and firm soil, so where possible prepare the ground in autumn, adding well rotted manure. If necessary, apply a dressing of lime three weeks before planting to raise the pH to above seven. Firm the soil by shuffling along the surface on your heels, and then rake flat and set up a garden line with rows 60cm (24in) apart.

Sowing cabbage Late summer and autumn cabbages can be sown outdoors in March or April. Traditionally, cabbages are sown in a seedbed and transplanted later. Prepare the seed bed by digging over the soil The cabbage family is and raking to achieve a fine crumb attractive to a wide range of structure. Sow the seed thinly in pest and diseases. Prevent shallow drills 30cm (12in) apart and cabbage white butterflies keep damp if conditions are dry. If laying eggs on your crop by only a few plants are required, you covering the cabbages with could sow into seed trays and pot fine netting.

It will also keep into 9cm pots when big enough to the pigeons from feasting on handle. Winter cabbage is exactly your young plants. the same technique, sowing seed in April or May.

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Using a trowel, prepare the planting holes 45cm (18in) apart and add organic fertiliser and work well in. Transplant the young plants to their final growing position, setting the lowest leaves at ground level. Water in well to settle the soil around the roots, and check the plants are secure. Never let the plants dry out, as cabbages need plenty of water. Give the crop a nitrogen boost later in the season.

JOBS FOR february 3 Plant Jerusalem Artichokes 3 Sow early variety peas in containers

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sap rises and buds begin to burst 3 Cut back hedges before the birds

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Life beyond the Students’ Union If you are a student in York and have Wednesday afternoons free, then perhaps you would like to gain some experience, have a tonne of fun and help make a difference? St Nicholas Fields, the nature reservoir just ten minutes from the University of York campus, is holding Student Action Volunteering afternoons on Wednesdays throughout February. For your time and effort you will receive full training on vital tasks and enjoy a practical introduction to nature reserve management. n Call 411821.

By any other name…

Bird is the word

As February rolls on and we start to see the first joyous signs of spring, it’s comforting to know that there is a group of experts who are ready to help you get your garden set. Askham Bryan College Gardening Club is back with a new series of illustrated talks filled to the brim with tips and advice from the people in the know (or should that be ‘grow?). On 11th February Tony Chalcraft from The Nursery, Knapton Lane, will present ‘Winter Salads - Inside and Out’, so pop along. n Call 795059.

If you’re a keen bird-watcher and the winter months have left you sadly scanning the skies for any sign of life, relax. The ornithological experts at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, York Local Group, will present an illustrated talk entitled From the Amazon Rain Forest to the High Andes, given by Jo Thomas. Flap along to Temple Hall, York St. John University, on 13th February at 7.30pm. n Visit www.yorkrspb.org.uk

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Walkonthe

wildside

Every month we’ll be bringing you some top tips on making your garden a haven for wildlife.

Animal of the month... birds!

Looking after our feathered friends will be great for your garden, as they'll get rid of the pests for you in an eco-friendly way. Plus, watching a family of birds grow up will be a great way to teach your children about the great outdoors.

Home tweet home Now is the time to start thinking about setting up a birdhouse for your feathered friends. If you install one in the spring, you could have a family of birds living with you by the summer. There are plenty of birdhouses available to buy, but if you're handy with a saw it's a great project to try yourself. Here are a few points to remember: • Don't include perches on your birdhouse – they can make it easier for predators to gain access.

• Train your pets (especially cats) to stay away from your birdhouse – spraying them with water when they go near it may do the trick.

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• Check that the opening to your birdhouse is the appropriate size and shape for the type of birds that you'd like to attract. Robins prefer an oblong opening, whereas blue tits opt for a round hole, for example.

• Don't paint the interior of your birdhouse, and avoid using lead-based paints on the exterior as this can poison birds.

• Every time a family of birds vacates your birdhouse, give it a clean with a solution of nine parts water and one part bleach, then rinse again with clear water.

Store the house in your shed for the winter if you can.

Food,gloriousfood These tasty treats will attract a range of birds.

Peanuts great spotted woodpecker Fat balls blue tit and great tit Nyger seed siskin and goldfinch Sunflower heart bullfinch Millet sparrows and collared doves

Bath time!

A bird bath is a great addition to any garden. Not only will it provide a vital source of drinking water for birds during the winter, but it will also help them to cool down during the summer. Birds also need to preen themselves in order to stay healthy, and a bath is really helpful to help keep their feathers in top condition. Your local garden centre should have a few to choose from.

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Got a problem with your pet?

Tracey Pulleyn of Minster Vets has the answer!

Q. I’m looking into breeding my dog. Do I need to make any preparations to help keep her healthy?

You should always ensure that your bitch is in the best condition possible for breeding and that she has no breeding related issues that could be passed on to her pups. Seek veterinary advice for more clarification on this before deciding to breed your dog.

Q. Is there any products I can use to help stop my puppy chewing?

There are a few toys you can purchase as teething chews, with Kong being a good range to look at. A top tip would be to store them in the fridge before you give them so they are nice and cool on the puppie’s gums. Always try to distract your puppy from chewing on your hands as this soon turns into a mouthing habit. Although it’s not too bad when they are puppies, it is not ideal for a fully grown dog to be mouthing as this can be seen to be aggressive.

If the bitch is deemed to be suitable for breeding then you will need to ensure her flea, worming and vaccinations are up to date. Once pregnant, nutrition also needs to be taken into account towards the end of the pregnancy; this is to ensure she is in top condition to look after her pups. At Minster Vets we provide free nurse clinics and would happily discuss and help you plan all of the above to ensure your bitch and puppies get the best possible care.

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walk!

The mediators

A group of experienced solicitors from across eight different law firms have banded together to form the York Solicitor Mediators. Their aim is to offer families and couples who may be going through a difficult divorce or separation an alternative to the court process which can often be extremely stressful and expensive.

Chris Myles, a member of the new group and himself a family solicitor in York, commented that, “Not only do we understand the law, but we are all qualified Family Mediators who recognise that there are better ways than the court system to

make those all-important arrangements. Whether it is finances, divorce, or child custody issues, we can open the door to communication between parties to avoid court and unnecessary costs.”

York Solicitor Mediators cover all of North Yorkshire as well as the East and West Ridings.

The members all come from established law firms including Hethertons, Ware and Kay, Rollits, Harland and Co, Hart Law, Langleys, Crombie Wilkinson and Christine Pick. n To find out more visit www.yorksolicitormediators.co.uk

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Ladies, we’re looking at you. That is because the 1960s-themed Midnight Walk for St Leonard's Hospice is just for you… and it really will be something to SHOUT about. Taking place on 21st June, the womenonly event will kick-off with a hip and happening 60s party, before everyone sets off on the fund-raising walk.

There are two routes to choose from; either a five mile trek or a ten mile challenge. Whatever you choose, you’ll be encouraged to come dressed to the nines in your finest swingingsixties gear.

Both routes will be fully marshalled, and once completed the girls will all be welcomed back for a warm drink and bacon butty. Just like with previous years, there will be a large illuminated dedication screen, where you can jot down the name of the person you’re doing all this for, along with a personal message. This will definitely be a night that won’t be soon forgotten. n To get your application form go to page 4 or visit www.stleonardshospice.org.uk Be sure to return it before 31st March!

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Music to our ears Who says music can’t change lives? Thanks to the fund-raising efforts of the music students of Access to Music York, many lives will definitely be changed… for the good. As part of their courses, taking place at The Jam Factory in The Groves, the students were asked to pick several charities and work together to raise vital funds for them. A Sho(hoho) case music event was held for charity York Mind, and also a massive gig at Fibbers rocked the crowds in aid of the Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Charity. Next up, the students will be working for Arclight, the York-based homeless charity, and they’ve already been out in force busking on the chilly streets. Altogether, the plucky young musical tykes have so far managed to raise an impressive £300. Well done to all involved! n Visit www.accesstomusic.ac.uk

Taking the reins If you need childcare for your little one, finding the right place for them is vital.

Luckily, The Wooden Horse offers all of this as well as a convenient location just outside of York. The nursery offers care for children up to the age of five, with three dedicated rooms – Butterfly, Caterpillar and Ladybird – that each caters for different age ranges, so you can be sure that your child is progressing well. The Wooden Horse is Ofsted registered, giving you complete peace of mind, and the daily diaries taken by the practitioners mean that you won't miss a single moment of your little one's progress. Places are immediately available for babies, and the nursery is open from 7.30am-6pm, Monday to Friday. n If you would like your child's nursery to be a home from home for them, give the friendly team a call on 01347 824123.

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Your serve Be it ping pong, whiff whaff, or table tennis… whatever you call it, fans of the table top sport of kings should get along to Wigginton & Haxby Table Tennis club. A fun and friendly table tennis club for the local community, the members meet at Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby, on Tuesdays evening between 7pm and 9pm. Whatever your age and ability, warm up that paddle and get playing. n Visit www.wiggintonhaxbytabletennis.co.uk

One track mind

Cycling fever continues to grip the city as the Grand Depart of this year’s Tour de France gets ever closer. If you would like to get in on the action then why not volunteer your time to a wheely good cause? City of York Council is asking for bike-bonkers residents to come forward and help to plan, build and maintain the next phase of the cyclists’ pump track at Rawcliffe Bar Country Park.

The existing track, which is a haven for mountain

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bikers wanting to test their skills over rugged terrain, has been a massive success. Phase two is being developed by the council, transport charity Sustrans, cycling business Grit, Track and Trail, and trail builders SingletrAction. It will feature 500 metres of track, a rock garden, and a meeting area for groups to gather and train together. n Anyone interested in volunteering to help should contact Andy Swann from Grit, Track and Trail on 07840 962084.

Follow the leader As every child will tell you, playing is important.

That is why York Playspace, a local children’s charity, was set up to promote the rights of children and young people to play. Right now the charity is looking to play their own game of follow the leader, as they’re looking to appoint a new chairperson. The ideal candidate will be imaginative, dynamic, and be able to contribute innovative new ideas to keep the charity on their current successful track. There are also trustee positions available, including Human Resources and Legal. n The application deadline is 29th January so be quick and call 627285.

If you’ve ever tried to spin around on your forehead in a nightclub, the chances are that you’ve had one too many sherbets. Best leave behaviour like that to the experts, which is exactly what’s happening on 9th February at Kuda Bar on Clifford Street. That’s because Savour the Flavour VI, the under18s breakdance competition, will be showcasing some incredible talent – hosted by York Breakdance. From 11am there will be crew and solo dancing competitions, as well as constant entertainment and music to keep the party flowing. Why not pop (and lock) down there and check it out. Just make sure dancing is the only thing you break. n Visit www.yorkbreakdance.org

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Recognising students’ help in the community If you know a higher education student who has volunteered their time to a worthy cause, then you might be interested to hear this. In May, the Higher York partners (which include Askham Bryan, Craven, and York Colleges, as well as the Universities of York and York St John and City of York Council) will be celebrating student volunteering at a joint awards ceremony. This high profile annual event aims to recognise students who have not only shown outstanding dedication and enthusiasm for voluntary work, but whose contribution has had a lasting impact. n If you would like to nominate an individual or group for an award, please contact Higher York on nominations@higheryork.org or 876350.

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See the

signs Sign language is not only a wonderfully expressive way of communicating, it's also a vital skill in today's working world and one that can help you to further your career.

If you'd like to master the basics, an entry course is the best place to begin. The British Sign Language (BSL) Programme Beginners' Level Entry 3 at Lawson Language School on Saint Martin's Lane is a great way to get started, especially as you will gain an accredited qualification at the end of the ten week course, giving you a chance to see whether you'd like to go further, while

still achieving a useful certificate.

As part of the course you'll learn about deaf culture, deaf issues and the skills to enable you to have a simple conversation with a deaf sign language user. n Visit www.lawson-languageschool.co.uk or call 07454 732225.

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Lawson Language School has a team of qualified and registered interpreters and translators, who are available at 24 hours’ notice. The team aim to provide the best service and will provide you with the right person for your needs.

No, we're not talking about a mini version of the band that played that 'Firestarter' song, but rather what your child will feel like after a little help from the team at Kip McGrath. The qualified teachers offer expert tuition in maths and English for youngsters aged between four and 16, which can not only make a huge difference to your child's grades, but also to their confidence. The focus is on making learning fun and engaging and helping students to reach their full potential, so your child will actually enjoy the extra tuition! There are also free, no obligation assessments available, which are designed to test your child's maths and English skills so that an appropriate programme can be created to suit their level. So, whether your child needs to catch up and keep ahead, or a little extra help with revision for SATs or GCSEs, the team at Kip McGrath can help. n Visit www.kipmcgrath.co.uk or call 797947.

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

We offer opportunities in Art, Design, Film, Media, English, Business Management, History, Sport, Teaching, Music, Theatre, Psychology, Health and Theology.

To find out more, please visit www.yorksj.ac.uk E: admissions@yorksj.ac.uk or T: 01904 876598 York St John University Lord Mayor’s Walk York YO31 7EX

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Your-chestra If you know of a young person whose ideal musical ensemble is more Royal Philharmonic than One Direction, they might be interested in this. Yorchestra, which was founded in 1992, offers young musicians the experience of playing in a symphony orchestra with a full range of instruments. There are lots of courses available for players of all ages, taking place at the fantastically-equipped York University Music Department. There are four different orchestras looking for new recruits, each crewed by young people of similar abilities from pre Grade 1 to Grade 8+ and there will be great opportunities to get started during the Easter holidays. n Visit www.yorchestra.org

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Making a family Deciding to adopt a child can be a daunting experience. Creating a loving environment for a new member of your family is not something to be entered into lightly, so it’s reassuring to know that there are people who can help – right here in York. If you are keen to know more about the adoption process, ask questions about how to proceed, and also chat to people in the know, then you need to attend City of York Council’s next adoption information session on 3rd February at West Offices, Station Rise, at 6.30pm.

Everyone is invited to come along, but be sure to book your place in advance. n Call 553525.

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Dentdale We're absolutely thrilled at the news that the Dentdale Centre for Independent Living has now officially opened at Askham Bryan College. The £600,000 independent living facility will allow young people with learning difficulties aged between 16 and 24 to get support and training as they make the transition to adulthood, and is the first of its kind in the county. The curriculum will combine classroom and vocational learning, and will build

further on Askham Bryan’s great work with young people with disabilities. The college has also recently been designated as a specialist centre for delivery of provision for students with autism, providing opportunities for young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions from Applefields School and the Enhanced Resource Provision at Fulford School. n Visit www.askham-bryan.ac.uk or call 772277.

Short term care, long term benefits If you are looking to help a truly worthy cause, then Sharing Care’s short-term fostering could be for you. If you could open your home to care for a disabled child, or child with learning difficulties, allowing their regular carers and families a short break, then Sharing Care would like to hear from you. If interested, you should go along to one of the training and information sessions held on 27th February and 6th & 13th March. n Call 555699.

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Are you looking for a career in social care?

Now is a great time to get your foot in the door, as WORKwithYORK@CYT Limited (owned by City of York Council) are currently recruiting social care workers for both elderly people and children. They offer competitive rates of pay, holiday pay and flexible working hours and work with a number of elderly care homes and sheltered housing schemes, providing casual care workers and domestic staff. n If you think you’ve got what it takes to offer first-class care, call 551720.

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York Bereaved Parents Group is a newly formed group designed to offer support for parents who have lost a child. Meeting on the first Monday of every month from 3rd February at Clifton Alliance Cricket Club, Shipton Road, the group shares personal experiences, information, and advice about coping with bereavement. The meetings are always relaxed and there will never be any pressure to get involved in the discussions. n Children and other family members are always welcome, so to find out more call Theresa on 07883 059580.

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We found this cream is especially good for really dry skin, and can be used as rarely as once a week to provide deep moisturising – a little goes a very long way! We adored the scent, and also found that it's really great around the eye area.

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Those of us with eczema found that this lotion worked significantly better than the majority of prescription creams we'd tried – especially on our hands, where our skin was transformed from a cracked bright red, to soft, smooth and evenly toned after only four to five days. The cream soothed irritation and even made our nails feel stronger. We're impressed with the price, too – especially as it comes with a 60-day money back guarantee! l £12.24 Forever Living www.forevershopnow.com

Eng-AGE 50+ Activity Day Helping you stay fitter for longer!

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Time to HEAL

Free gym alert!

When there's something we think is worth shouting about, we want to make sure everyone hears us – that's why we're reminding you about the fantastic offer at York Sport Village. When signing up for a six month membership you get your first month absolutely free – that's seven months of membership for the price of six! And with the

facilities including swimming pools, fitness classes, Costa Coffee, a health suite and cycling, you may find yourself actually enjoying going to the gym...

Use the promo code YSVWINTER to get your free month's membership! n Visit www.york-sport.com or call 325751.

On yer bike!

If all the excitement about the Tour de France has got you in the mood for a bit of cycling, why not set yourself a challenge? The Tour itself might be a bit much, but the York 100 bike ride, which will raise funds for children's charity Action Medical Research, has a few routes to choose from depending on your ability. Taking place on 17th August, the picturesque routes set off from the University of York Sports Centre and feature Castle Howard and the Yorkshire Wolds, with options of 37, 64 or 102 miles. n Sign up now at www.action.org.uk/100

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If you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, it can be a shock. However, thanks to excellent forums like York Prostate Cancer Support Group, friendly faces will be there to help you along every step of the way and share your experiences. The group will next meet on 24th February from 6-7pm in the Post Graduate Lecture Theatre at York Hospital, focussing on the topic of HEAL (Health, Activity, Exercise, Lifestyle). The guest speaker will be Greg Hayward, who is the Exercise Pathway Coordinator. n For further information, call Carolyn Bedford, Macmillan Urology Nurse Specialist, on 725848.

Finding support The York Haematology Support Group is a friendly gathering for people coping with blood cancers and their families, carers and friends.

Their next meeting is on 6th February, 7pm, at Huntington Working Men’s Club when the guest speakers will be Michelle Kirkman (who we spoke to in our Freemasons Charity piece) and Claire Thompson from the Cancer Care Centre.

Future meetings take place on 6th March and 3rd April. n Email Carol.Miller2@ntlworld.com

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What did you have for breakfast? This year Farmhouse Breakfast Week will take place from 26th January to 1st February, during which the whole nation will be encouraged to eat a hearty, healthy breakfast each day. But if like many of us in the Your Local Link office your breakfast merely consists of a hot cup of coffee, we have news for you.

According to research carried out by a University in Maryland, the ideal time to have cup of coffee is 10.30am, not first thing in morning as many of us do. It seems that the hormone cortisol, the brain chemical responsible for alertness, naturally peaks when you first wake up meaning the caffeine in your latte isn’t having much effect at all. By waiting until around 10.30am, so say the Maryland neuroscientists, the coffee will give you a boost as your natural cortisol levels begin to dip. So the next time your colleagues greet you to work with “Shall we stick the kettle on?” tell them to give it an hour or so. n Find out more about healthy breakfasts at www.shakeupyourwakeup.com

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Every morning I see a gorgeous looking man on the bus. I can’t stop staring at him. He’s glanced my way a few times and now he’s started to smile at me when he gets off at his stop. Should I speak to him? I don’t want to look too desperate. PM, Dringhouses.

Maybe you could get your friend to tell his friend how you feel? Or you could find out his name and write it on your pencil case. Because you are twelve, aren’t you? Seriously, PM, this is not the behaviour of a grown woman. Next time he smiles at you, try saying hello. I know it sounds drastic, but it might just work. As long as you avoid sitting on his knee, inviting him to meet your parents or lying in wait outside his workplace, I doubt if you’ll seem too desperate. I would play down the endless staring, though. His smile may be a sign of encouragement, but you could also be one lovesick grin away from a restraining order. Believe me, I know. It still hurts that I’m not allowed within a hundred yards of Michael Buble.

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I’ve just started a new relationship, but my daughters won’t behave in front of my new girlfriend. Last week we all went to Pizza Express and they refused to talk to or even look at her. They had some crayons with them and drew my girlfriend with buck teeth, hairy armpits and a whale-like body.

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Hair and Beauty Q&A

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Beauty expert, Dr Saleena Zimri from Skin Doctor, is back to answer all of your beauty dilemmas!

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Q. I have hollows underneath my eyes – is there anything that I can do to correct this?

You’ve probably heard about operations to remove under-eye bags, which have been common for years. However, many people have the opposite problem when trough-like hollows develop where the cheekbone meets the eye. These are called tear troughs, and they are caused by a combination of a loss of facial volume and tissue elasticity, a mild reduction in bone volume and a general descent of the skin. This can also cause dark circles under the eyes, and can make you look as though you’ve not slept in weeks, even if you’re well rested.

One option is surgery: blepharoplasty, or a lower eyelid lift. However, this is not always appropriate. For a non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure, tear trough filling is ideal as it offers a reduced risk of complications and minimal recovery time. The treatment consists of micro-injections of hyaluronic acid dermal filler, a natural substance that is present in all living things. The area is then massaged to ensure that the gel is distributed evenly, and the results are instant and last between six and 12 months.

Q. My husband is losing his hair, and he’s quite embarrassed about it. Are there any treatments that actually work?

Hair transplants can sometimes be costly and painful, but there is a less expensive alternative available that can promote hair growth. JetPeel Hair Therapy involves blasting the head with an oxygen and hair treatment solution to promote blood circulation, stimulate hair follicles and supplement nutrition for hair reproduction. Each treatment lasts about 30 minutes.

It’s particularly good for male pattern baldness, or men or women who feel that their hair is thinning.

Q. I have a problem with my ruddy complexion. What can I do?

You may be suffering from rosacea.

The symptoms include redness and visible blood vessels, usually in the facial area, and can also include flushing. The good news is that these symptoms can be successfully treated through vascular laser or intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments. The treatments work by aiming narrow beams of light at the visible blood vessels in the skin, which produces heat that causes the veins to shrink so that they are no longer visible. There is minimal damage to surrounding tissue, and there’s even evidence to suggest that the light helps to remodel your skin matrix so that your vessels are supported better.

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What NOT to do

on Valentine’s Day Other magazines and websites might be crammed full of romantic Valentine’s advice this month, but Your Local Link is taking a different angle. Here’s our list of things you definitely should not do on a first date.

• Don’t go to a restaurant that doesn’t have cutlery. Finger food like shellfish, sushi, spare ribs and pizza are out.

Nobody needs to awkwardly tell their date that they’ve got barbeque sauce smeared over their chin.

• Don’t go to the cinema. “Hello, nice to meet you. You look nice. Shall we see this film?

Okay. Shall we sit alarmingly close to each other in the dark in silence for two hours? Great. Think this will be an effective and romantic way to get to know one another?” No, it won’t.

• Your life is not an award-winning screenplay. Don’t assume you can recreate the film Before Sunset by taking your date on a romantic stroll around the city for several hours at night-time. Even the wittiest of us will run out of things to talk about after a while.

• Sports are not romantic. The hustle and bustle of the York City Stadium as the Minster Men tackle Castleford FC is not a good first date.

Neither is a pub where the words ‘LIVE SKY SPORTS HERE’ appear by the door.

• Going shopping is not a date… screamed every man that has ever lived.

• Don’t pretend to be someone else.

Remember girls and boys, being yourself is always the best bet. Don’t try to impress your date by being someone you really aren’t. So keep it simple, fun and informal.

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Best of both worlds Can’t decide on what activity to do after work? Should it be the gym, or a dance class? Now you can combine the two, thanks to Jane Bailey and her Zumba Fitness classes. The sessions feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you'll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! Wednesday nights are held in St Oswald’s Church Hall, and Thursday nights are at The Melbourne Centre, Fishergate. n Call 07845 631969.

Elegance guaranteed If your early spring clean has revealed a wardrobe of tired old clothes and out-of-date fashions, never fear. We know of a women’s clothing outlet where you can stock up, get an entire new wardrobe, and not break the bank while you’re at it. Klass, housed within the Poppleton Garden Centre, has a fantastic range of affordable coordinated ladies fashions in sizes ten to 22. They have styles for all occasions, including perfect clothing for a cruise, the races, a cocktail party and a wedding. Everything they stock is great value and even better quality. n Visit www.klass.co.uk and call 787931.

Get your dancing shoes on If Donna's column has inspired you to have a go at Ceroc dancing, you're in luck. We thought that £7 for three whole hours of dancing was fantastic value, but the team at Ceroc Yorkshire are tempting us even further with a six for three offer, letting us save even more money! Classes – or, should we say, social get-togethers – take place at Askham Bryan College every Thursday, with doors opening at 7.30pm. Beginners dance from 7.45pm, and intermediate dancing starts at 9pm. n Visit www.cerocyorkshire.com or call 07540 159658.

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Horoscopes February 2014 Starsign of the month...

Aquarius (20th January - 18th February)

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

There may be some concern for an older person’s ill-health at this time and at the opposite end of the scale, the welfare of children will be much on your mind. Anything to do with education should be relevant, including training schemes, courses for professional qualifications, and even driving lessons. All these things act as a distraction at a time when you need to be focusing on your own desires and dreams.

Another distraction has to do with your health… there are no major illnesses that I can foresee but there may be a recurring problem with joints and limbs, and whatever we’re talking about here isn’t just a bit of rheumatism. Knees, ankles and elbows seem to be your Achilles heel at the moment, so mind how you go.

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A very good month for new jobs and business ventures. . The 3rd, 4th and 5th either see something valuable being placed into your hands – or you are given the knowledge that it is on its way. The latter part of the month brings you much closer to a special someone on a romantic level.

While a number of doors remained closed to you, there is one that is gradually opening: follow the lead offered by a lover or partner, and try to put your emotional wealth before your financial needs.

Astrologically this should be a great month for you with all kinds of nice things falling into place. I say should, because my gut feeling says you’re going to have to get out there looking for the lucky breaks, rather than waiting for them to drop into your lap.

Quite a busy and productive month but watch out for some tiredness clouding your judgement around the last week or ten days. The 6th – 9th augers well for new jobs and work routines, and the 14th – 22nd is a great time for romance, especially for mature single males.

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CANCER (21st June - 22nd July) Not a lot of cash around at the moment, but you do have some good ideas, so don’t be afraid of trying new things. There is some tension in the wind around the 20th – 25th possibly caused by younger members of the family and arguments with partners.

LEO (23rd July - 23rd August) A busy time on the social scene with new friends being made along with reunions with old ones.

A member of the opposite sex could upset your equilibrium with their jealousy and possessiveness, or maybe they have a point in thinking that you don’t have as much time for them as you do for some of your pals?

VIRGO (24th August - 22nd September) February seems to be a very pragmatic sort of month in which you’ll choose to concentrate on the practical aspects of life. The 5th 6th and 7th look good for unexpected financial gains, but I suspect there may be a lot of cash going out later in the month to finance some major purchase.

LIBRA (23rd September- 22nd October) A strange and moody month with more than one mystery needing to be solved. In response to conflicting advice, trust your own judgement: be careful if signing important

contracts and documents. Negative past memories get in the way of clear thinking, but there is some clarity cutting through on or around the 20th.

scorpio (23rd October - 21st November) Apart from a moody period between the 7th and 15th this is quite a good month for making a lot of progress where both jobs and relationships are concerned. There are special anniversaries being celebrated or created on or around the 20th and there may be news of a pregnancy or birth.

sagittarius (22nd November - 21st December) Rather a heart-warming month in all family affairs and a time in which relationships, both new ones and established ones, seem to flourish. Bit of red tape and bureaucracy to be sorted out midmonth and some unexpected travel opportunities during the last six or seven days.

Capricorn (22nd December - 19th January) Where money is concerned you’ll be robbing Peter to pay Paul, and as such, the whole aspect of banks and banking will come under review. One old account closed, one new account opened. Some travel aspects around the 6th – 10th may cause some frustration, but ultimately should be rewarding.

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Krystal’s gems //MUSIC CORNER// //Miles kane// Playing at: York Barbican Date:17th March 2014 Genre: Indie Rock Song to look out for: Better than that.

Miles is maybe better or less well known for being the former frontman of The Rascals as well as being part of the duo that is The Last Shadow Puppets with Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys). 2010 was a big Year for his solo career releasing the hit ‘Inhaler’ whilst supporting bands such as The Courteeners and Beady Eye. His success continued into 2013 where he released the album Don’t Forget Who You Are. Having seen Miles once before live, I cannot recommend him enough, he brings onto stage an infectious enthusiasm and is the ultimate crowd pleaser… I’ll see you there.

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This month, Krystal tells us why being single on Valentine’s Day isn’t so bad...

(NOT SO)

Happy valentine’s day... off the school bus with balloons, cards and presents Valentine’s Day is just not my jam, so to speak. Due galore, I didn’t correct anyone as they gasped at my to the fact that I was born on the 15th of February, apparent popularity with the boys… my birthday always seems to be a day that gets pushed aside because of it. Granted Pushing all that aside, why do we If you love I’m a little bitter due to the fact I’ve even have Valentine’s Day? Is it only ever received two Valentine’s merely a commercial holiday to someone you Day cards; one off my mum and one sales of chocolate, bubble bath should tell them boost when I was eight years old (also and wine? If you love someone you potentially from my mum. Thanks every day, should tell them every day, not just mum! I love you too). The best on 14th February. When is the Singles not just on Valentine’s Day I ever had was when Appreciation Day? When you’re not 14th February. my birthday fell on the Saturday and in a relationship (and I’m speaking so all my lovely friends brought my from my own brand new experience presents and cards in to school on the Friday. As I got here) it suddenly seems like there are public displays

of affection everywhere around you.

Every film you watch has a romance in it and every song talks about love.

Come on, even in my own house there’s at least half a dozen mugs with love hearts on them! But there’s more to life than love, and if you’re single right now, don’t panic; it’s a great time to get to know yourself again and enjoy your own company.

I’m sure it’ll be worth it Oh and let’s not forget the ‘I’m-morein-love-than-you-are competition’ that will be all over social networking sites.

Everyone’s status will be “Look what I got on Valentine’s Day, everyone!

Look how in love I am!” All those pictures of chocolates, rose petals, and expensive bottles of champagne basically translate into “my boyfriend loves me £42 more than yours does, blah blah blah.”

Being single around Valentine’s Day isn’t half as bad as I once thought it would be. I bought those stupid heels, I wore them, and no-one told me I looked daft. It was a very empowering moment for me. Make sure you get your empowering moment too this month.

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6th / 27th February The Reading Rooms, Dunnington, 2-3.45pm & 4.45-7pm 12th February York Sports Club, Clifton Park, 1.30-4pm & 5-7pm 13th February York National Centre for Early Music, Walmgate, 2-4pm & 5-7pm 14th February The Folk Hall, New Earswick, 2-4pm & 5-7pm

17th February Recreation Centre, Copmanthorpe, 2-4pm & 5-7.30pm 18th February Parish Church Hall, Acomb, 2-4pm & 5-7.30pm

19th February Osbaldwick Primary School, 2-4pm & 5-7pm 26th / 27th February Best Western Monk Bar Hotel, 2-4pm & 5-7pm n Call 0330 123 2323.

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Events Hotlist The weather might not be hot, but by crikey these events are! They’re so hot you wouldn’t be able to hold them without wearing an oven glove and having your mum on standby with the Savlon.

The Norsemen are coming!

Sharpen your axe for the JORVIK Viking Festival 2014.

Now entering its 30th year, the JORVIK Viking Festival has become a firm fixture in the York calendar. Going from strength to strength each year, with established events including the Strongest Viking and Best Beard contests.

This year, taking the fantastical Norse myths and legends as inspiration, the team at the Viking Centre have created over 80 unique events throughout the festival, including sword fighting workshops, crafts, lectures and tours as well as dramatic combat performances, music and archaeological expert sessions. n Visit www.jorvik-viking-festival.co.uk or call 615505. 15th-23rd February.

Give and take Everyone is a winner at the Family Fund’s auction and dinner night Celebrate the Family Fund’s 40th birthday in the gorgeous surroundings of the Royal York Hotel. Apart from the auction those in attendance will enjoy a fun filled evening with a lavish three course meal and after dinner entertainment.

Tables of ten are available for purchase at £500 and individual tickets are available for £60. The event will be a fantastic opportunity to entertain clients, staff, friends or colleagues. n Call 571094. 11th March.

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Ain’t no mountain high enough… … to keep you from seeing The Magic of Motown.

‘Baby Love’ rocketed the Motown record label to the top of the singles chart in 1964. Incredibly, 100 more worldwide Motown number ones followed in The Supremes’ wake. This all-new, all-star 2014 spectacular features more number one hits than ever before. Featuring the music of the Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Lionel Richie, this is a performance not to be missed.

The legend of the great record label lives on, live on stage. Five-star performances revive more than 36 back-to-back massive Motown classics with all the dazzling dance moves, glittering costumes changes and superb musicianship synonymous with Motown. n Call 0844 8713024. 8th March.

Step, one, two, three…

Anton du Beke hits the dance floor at The Barbican.

The nation’s favourite ballroom dancer, Anton du Beke, is back once again with a thrilling new show to wow audiences.

Featuring memorable dances alongside sensational new choreography, timeless tunes, and strictly dazzling costumes. The show will conjure up the elegance of ballroom at its best and the unforgettable razzle-dazzle of Broadway.

The show will include special guest Summer Strallen and feature the legendary tunes of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Jerry Herman and Andrew Lloyd Webber. n Call 0844 8542757. 15th March.

Book your place… … at the York Literature Festival 2014.

Beginning in 2007, the York Literature Festival has grown steadily since then.

Each year the festival features a range of diverse events for adults and children at venues all over the city. The programme includes author and speaker events, performances, workshops, poetry, theatre, cinema and reading groups.

York Literature Festival 2014 will feature a fantastic range of headlining artists, including: renowned scientist Lord Robert Winston, BBC Radio 4 and Mastermind Presenter John Humphrys. Feminist Germaine Greer, ex-poet laureate Andrew Motion, political stalwart Alan Johnson and poet Roger McGough are all set to appear. n Visit www.yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk 20th-31st March.

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events diary As the worst of the winter weather finally starts to set in, what are you going to do to keep warm? If your plans are to whack up the central heating and hide under a duvet until March, you need to take good long look at your life. Why waste the winter? Get out there and find something fun to do. We’ve got one or two suggestions…

EVERY DAY

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.

NEWGATE MARKET. Over 100 stalls in the heart of York for fresh produce, fresh air

EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY

EVERY NIGHT

WEEKlY ClASSES, Rogues Atelier, Fossgate. Join a class – Upholstery Drop-in each Tuesday 10am-1pm and 6-8pm, and Life Drawing every Thursday 7-9pm.

Call 07960 329286.

EVERY WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SUNDAY

– and fresh banter. Besides local food, discover original crafts and gifts plus clothing and leather goods. Open daily

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.

9am–5pm.

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

YoRKWAlK, from Museum Gardens Gates, daily at 10.30am and 2.15pm (weekends only during January). Entertaining historical walks.

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.

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FRESH PRoDUCE, The Balloon Tree Farm Shop, 9am-5pm. The award winning farmshop and cafe has a wide selection of good value, quality home-grown and locally sourced produce, all under one roof. Pet the animals as well!

Call 01759 373023.

EVERY SUNDAY oPEN MIC NIGHT, The Red Lion, 6.30pm. Try your hand at performing at a chilled out, intimate and relaxing night. Email info@vinnieandthestars.com

MUSKET AND MUSlIN HISToRICAl WAlKS, Clifford’s Tower, 7.30pm.

Re-live the epic siege of York by the Roundheads during the English Civil War. Visit www. musketandmuslin.co.uk or call 416244.

EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT

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.

RoCKIN’ RollERS DISCo, Manor School, Nether Poppleton, 6-8.15pm.

Pop on a pair of skates and get funky at the roller disco!

Call 0843 2895969.

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 Wednesday of each month YoRK EBoRAToRS, York Marriott, Tadcaster, 7pm. The group helps you become the public speaker you’ve always wanted to be. Visit www. yorkeborators.org.uk or call 07810 820628.

2nd Wednesday of each month YoUNG AT HEART, The Carlton Tavern, Acomb, 12noon-2.30 pm. Senior citizens lunch with free quiz, raffle and entertainment.

Call 07854 156726.

JANUARY

EVERY WEEKEND lIVE ACTS, Burton Lane Club, Bootham Crescent.

Some great local and national bands will rock your night away. Call 628685.

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

untiL 5th may lINES IN THE lANDSCAPE ExHIBITIoN, National Railway Museum, 10am5pm. Together with Take a View and Network Rail, the NRM are hosting the finalists of the ‘Lines in the Landscape’ competition. This exhibition depicts the speed and momentum of the railways against stunning landscapes.

Call 0844 8153139.

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8th ASPECTS oF WIGGINToN loCAl HISToRY, Wigginton Old

25th & 29th ZUMBAToMIC TRIAlS, Door 84, Lowther Street (on 25th) & Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road (29th).

Show off your skills to join Emerge Dance Company.

Visit www.emergedance.co.uk

1st & 8th oRGAN CoNCERTS, St Columba’s Church, Priory Street, 12noon. Organists including Jonathan Bielby and Alan Spedding will perform.

26th oPEN DAY, Holgate Windmill, 11am-4pm. As part of the Residents’ Festival, the windmill will be open for visitors to show how the mill works and also how it was all restored. Visit www.holgatewindmill.org

Call 07866 145419.

31st IN DARKNESS (15), Clement’s Hall, Nunthorpe Road, 8pm. South Bank Community Cinema present Agnieszka Holland’s dramatization of a factual rescue of Jewish refugees in Nazi-occupied Lwów.

Call 466086.

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FEBRUARY

www.britaindoesvintage.co.uk must see

1st february & 9th march Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, 10.30am-4.30pm. The vintage stallholders are hand-

4th HIDDEN NATURE, HIDDEN VAlUE, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture

by Professor Alistair Fitter hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society.

Call 656713.

picked and offer a wealth of knowledge gained from years of experience. Each one brings their quality, affordable vintage clothing, jewellery and kitchenalia. Visit

5th & 26th TASTER DAY, Askham Bryan College, 1.30-4pm.

Potential students will have an opportunity to meet with

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5th STooP QUINTET, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 7.30pm. Jon Brigg’s Stoop Quintet returns to York with a programme of original compositions that bring together elements of contemporary classical composition and jazz.

Call 322439.

All are invited to come along and browse the display and, where possible, to bring along any old pictures, documents or deeds. Call 768516 8th SATURDAY INFoRMATIoN MoRNING, Askham Bryan College, 10am-1pm.

For anyone thinking about applying for either a further education course, work based learning or degree course,

VAPNARTAK 2014, York

1st-2nd YoRK lIFESTYlE SHoW 2014, Dean’s Garden Centre. Businesses from York and beyond will be there, including Focus Fireplaces, Herbet Todd, Cycle Street, Scammel Interiors and many more familiar names. Speak directly to the staff of the businesses and get their advice on your own home projects.

This year the York Lifestyle Show is also holding an exclusive raffle with more than £1500 worth of prizes up for grabs. To get your hands on a ticket, simply register online at www.yorklifestyle.co.uk Call 500399.

4th february, 11th march & 8th apriL BACK STAGE THEATRE ToUR, The Grand Opera House, 11am. Enjoy an hour long, back stage tour of the fascinating Grand Opera House theatre. See the dressing rooms, orchestra pit, and explore the high dress circle. To find out more see our Behind the Scenes feature, earlier in the magazine.

Call 0844 8713024.

the York War Games Society, Vapnartak welcomes over

course tutors and try an activity in two subjects of their choice, such as Animal Care and Horticulture.

Call 772277.

50 traders of war gaming paraphernalia. Buy some new gaming equipment and models, peruse the book stalls and learn all about war gaming. There will also be competitions and plenty of games, and whether you play Warhammer 40k, Malifaux or Dreadball there will be something to excite that battle-hardened General that lives inside your head.

Visit www.yorkwargames.org

5th oPEN EVENING, The Jam Factory, Eldon Street, 5-7pm.

The music college Access to Music York welcomes all interested parties to their open evening to find out more about the courses on offer. Call 0800 281842.

these information days are for you. Call 772277.

7th CHAMBER MUSIC CoNCERT, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 8pm. BMS York presents a concert by pianist Steven Osborne.

Visit www.bms-york.org.uk 8th february-2nd march SNoWDRoP SPECTACUlAR, Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens.

Enjoy the enchanting white carpet of snowdrops while wandering along the woodland walk.

Call 01262 490324.

8th HEART To HEART VAlENTINE CHARITY BAll, Royal York Hotel, 7.30pm-1am. Enjoy a three-course meal and entertainment from the Rock Choir, MC Andy Atkinson and The Superlicks, one of the best party bands in North Yorkshire – all in aid of the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund. Call 07951 187701.

8th YoRK GUIlDHAll oRCHESTRA, York Barbican, 7.30pm. The second concert, in this their 34th season, sees the orchestra commence a new journey through the major symphonic works of Jean Sibelius with both the inspiring Finlandia and the stirring Symphony No.1. This will be an interesting contrast to their extended perambulation through the works of Mahler.

Call 0844 8542757.

13th FRoM THE AMAZoN RAIN FoREST To THE HIGH ANDES, Temple Hall, York St. John University, 7.30pm. The RSPB York Local Group presents an illustrated talk by Jo Thomas.

Visit www.yorkrspb.org.uk

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14th, 16th, 19th & 22nd CHoCCY & SWEETIE ToUR, meeting at Museum Gardens gates, 10.30am. A delicious tour from Yorkwalk.

Hear the history of Terrys & Rowntrees, visit chocolate and sweet shops and taste free samples. The tour ends at York’s Chocolate Story.

Call 622303.

13th SHAUN ATTWooD: HARD TIME, The Bar Convent, 7.30pm. Shaun Attwood speaks from his personal experience about human rights abuses in American prisons. The talk will be followed by a question and answer session. Call 541117.

13th AN EVENING oF MUSIC, Village Hall, Stockton on the Forest, 7:30pm. Featuring keyboard player Ryan Edwards. Call 448178.

14th february CEIlIDH DANCE WITH FIDDlERSWRECK BAND, Tramways Club, 1 Mill Street, 7.30-11pm. All proceeds will go towards the Children’s Play Area Fund – the area on St Nicholas Fields Nature. Call 411821 14th RoMEo & JUlIET (1968), Clement’s Hall, Nunthorpe Road, 8pm. South Bank Community Cinema present Franco Zeffirelli’s luscious take on William Shakespeare’s tale, starring Olivia Hussey.

Call 466086.

14th-15th GRAND RE-oPENNING, Watermark, The Pyramid Estate, Malton, 9am-5pm (Fri), 9am-3pm (Sat).

Watermark, the bathroom and plumbing specialists, are happy to announce that their Malton showroom is now reopening after a thorough refurbishment.

Call 01653 696433.

14th-23rd VAlENTINE’S WEEK, York Dungeon, 10.30am4.30pm. This February Half Term meet the beautiful – and infectious – Polly, the plague infected booth host.

Polly will be entertaining visitors, matchmaking, and will be on the lookout for unhealthy visitors from her kissing booth. Those who don’t pass her plague test will be in for a nasty diagnosis and the prescribed course of treatment could include eating dried toad or bathing in vinegar and rosewater.

Call 632599.

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15th-24th TRAIN FoR THE TRACKS, The National Railway Museum, 10am-6pm. Calling all future engineers, signallers and train announcers!

Discover your dream job on the railways during the February school holidays.

Build a railway line, repair a train and get your flag and whistle at the ready when you become a Station Guard.

Call 0844 8153139.

15th-23rd 30TH JoRVIK VIKING FESTIVAl, Across York.

To find out more see our Events Hotlist and also our full festival listings.

15th-16th CRAFT & GIFT FAIR, St William’s College. Yorkshire Craft Fairs return to the beautiful surrounds of the college for another chance to scoop up a gorgeous bit of craft. Call 01274 835588.

15th ANNUAl BUFFET DANCE, Gimcrack Rooms, York Racecourse, 7pm. enjoy the music of The Steve Cassidy Band at York Racecourse. Whether you are originally from Italy, have Italian family or long to brush up on your vocab, you should get yourself along to the annual dinner dance hosted by the York Anglo-Italian society. Call 796452.

17th-18th february IRENA’S VoW, National Centre for Early Music, 2.30pm + 7.30pm. Theatre Imp presents the first production of this Broadway play outside America. The incredible true story of Irena Gut, a Polish Catholic, who began her own personal rescue campaign. Visit www. ncem.co.uk 17th ENG-AGE 50+ ACTIVITY DAY, Energise, 9.30am-4pm.

A fantastic opportunity for older residents to try a variety of sports and activities across the city. There is so much on offer, so to find out what your next fitness craze will be, such as Tai Chi, Zumba, climbing, aquafit or yoga, visit www. york.gov.uk/engage or call 553377. BOOKINGS OPEN FROM 3rd FEBRUARY

18th THE CHANGING SHAPE, PRoBlEMS AND EFFECTS oF HIGH SECURITY PRISoNS, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture

by Professor Alison Liebling hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society.

Call 656713.

18th THE IRISH IN YoRK, Bedern Hall, St. Andrewgate, 7.30 pm. Enjoy a talk by Malcolm Walker hosted by the Gild of Freemen of the City of York. Call 331215.

20th FREE VAlUATIoN DAY, The Bar Convent, 11am3pm. Take your precious collectables, jewellery and antiques along to get them valued by the experts of Tennants Auctioneers.

Call 01423 531661.

22nd-23rd oPEN WEEKEND, Holgate Windmill, 11am-4pm. Go along to enjoy this unique building and maybe buy some stone ground flour to bake at home. Visit www.holgatewindmill.org

22nd-23rd RAIlWAY MoDEllERS ExHIBITIoN, Heworth Church Hall, 10am-4pm. In association with York Against Cancer, the 3rd Group of Railway Modellers are holding an exhibition of some of their finest work. Email methodist@heworthchurches.net

22nd GIlD oF FREEMEN oF THE CITY oF YoRK oPEN DAY, Bedern Hall, St. Andrewgate, 10am-2pm. Are you a Freeman of the City of York and interested in joining the Gild? Why not go along and find out more.

Visit www.freemenofyork.com 22nd THE ElVINGToN CoMEDY EVENING, Elvington Village Hall, Main St, Elvington, 8.30pm. Steve Royle, Alex Boardman and Omar Hamdi generate the laughs, along with MC Rob Riley. Call 473533.

22nd RATPACK TRIBUTE NIGHT, York Racecourse, 7.30pm. Whether your favourite was Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin or Sammy Davis Jr, this night will bring something for everyone. The artists work hard to make sure that the audience get involved and truly make them feel part of the show, recreating a fun night with the famous trio at the Sands Hotel on the Vegas strip! Call 620911.

26th GolDFIElD ENSEMBlE, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 7.30pm.

Three works from a golden age of English music are performed by musicians with a particular love, as both performers and scholars, for this music from the pastoral tradition. Call 322439.

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28th DoUBlE BIll: HITCHCoCK (2012) AND PSYCHo (1960), Clement’s Hall, Nunthorpe Road, 8pm.

South Bank Community Cinema present a double screening in collaboration with the British Film Institute as part of their Gothic Season.

Call 466086.

MARCH enter by 31st march ST lEoNARD’S HoSPICE MIDNIGHT WAlK, from York College. Taking place on 21st June, the women-only event will kick-off with a hip and happening 60s party, before everyone sets off on the fund-raising walk. Once completed, all walkers will be welcomed back for a warm drink and a bacon butty. Just as in previous years, there will be a large illuminated dedication screen, where you can jot down the name of the person you’re doing all this for, along with a personal message. This will definitely be a night that won’t be soon forgotten. Make sure you enter before the end of the month! To get your application form visit www.stleonardshospice.org.uk 1st-31st ExHIBITIoN oF THREE loCAl ARTISTS, Mermaid and Miller, Swinegate, 10am4pm (Mon-Fri). Roger Baker, June Whittaker and Lin Taylor exhibit their art works on the walls of the shop.

Email lindaataylor36@gmail.com 1st-2nd oRCHID FESTIVAl, Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens. A stunning exhibition of orchids, with sales and advice about growing your own. After marvelling at the displays of orchids, visitors can wander in the woodland walk to catch the final days of the snowdrop opening. Visitors are also welcomed to the courtyard, where the shops will be filled with the new season’s stock.

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4th-5th WHAT THE lADYBIRD HEARD, Grand Opera House, 1.30pm (also 10.30am on the 5th). Join the woolly sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen and the dainty dog in this brand new stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks’ colourful farmyard adventure. With live music, puppetry and plenty of audience participation.

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4th THE WAGGoNERS MEMoRIAl: A SENSE oF PlACE, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture

by Dorothy Nott, hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 656713.

5th UNIVERSITY CHoIR AND SYMPHoNY oRCHESTRA, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 7.30pm. Szymanowski’s Stabat Mater was completed in 1926 when he was increasingly influenced by Polish folk music and history.

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11th BIRDING NoRTH NoRFolK, Temple Hall, York St. John University, 7.30pm. The RSPB York Local Group presents an illustrated talk by Alan and Susan Parker.

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13th THE MEAT loAF SToRY, Grand Opera House, 7.30pm. With video projected scenes, incredible stage set, a superb band and Steve Steinman’s unique sense of humour and stage presence, the show will have you up on your feet and dancing in the aisles to all the greatest Meat Loaf hits. Call 0844 8713024.

15th RoCHDAlE ToWN HAll AND RoCHDAlE PIoNEERS MUSEUM CoACH TRIP. Visit the Rochdale Pioneers Museum and enjoy a delicious lunch before moving onto Rochdale Town Hall – all led by Yorkwalk. Call 622303.

A lecture by Professor Frances Heidensohn hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 656713.

20th-31st YoRK lITERATURE FESTIVAl, Across the city.

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21st, 26th & 29th lITERARY ToUR oF YoRK, meeting at Museum Gardens gates, 10.30am. A fascinating look at the authors and books inspired by York, from Anglo-Saxon Alcuin to the Brontes, Dickens and Robinson Crusoe – led by Yorkwalk. Part of the York Literature Festival.

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ST JoHN PASSIoN, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 7.30pm.

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13th CHAMBER MUSIC CoNCERT, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 8pm. BMS York presents a concert by the Benyounes Quartet.

Visit www.bms-york.org.uk

17th-22nd FAME, Grand Opera House, 7.30pm (+ 2.30pm on 19th & 22nd). This brand new production will take you on a hi-octane roller coaster ride through dizzy heights and crashing lows as a group of star-struck wannabes embark on their quest for the ultimate accolade – fame.

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Celebrating 30 raucous years of rampaging and pillaging, the Jorvik Viking Festival returns to the streets of York from 15th-23rd February.

Discover a world of myths and legends at the largest Viking Festival in Europe.

Join in the action with an explosive programme of events.

Full details can be found at www.jorvik-viking-festival.co.uk SATURDAY 15TH FEBRUARY Coppergate Camp 10am-4pm (Storytelling 11am, 1pm, 3pm), Coppergate Square, FREE. Meet the Vikings and learn about life at sea and on dry land in this fun encampment featuring a Viking longship kitted out for war.

Eye of York Encampment 10am–4pm (Skirmishes 12noon, 2pm), Eye of York, FREE. Viking-era life in action continues at the Eye of York, by Clifford’s Tower, where Saxon locals have settled – come along and learn how Saxon farmerwarriors lived and watch out for clashes between the rival camps!

Little Diggers- Tales of Viking Warriors* 10.30am, DIG, £3 per child The Vikings are invading DIG and you get to meet them! Come along for a special story and play session, aimed at children aged two to five years, and help our warriors dig for lost Viking finds.

Gareth Williams Lecture: Ships & Society in the Viking Age* 2pm, York Mansion House, £4 Adult, £3 Conc.

Hear from Gareth Williams of the British Museum on the symbolic role of the ship in Viking society, ahead of the blockbuster Vikings: Life and Legend exhibition.

Ray Cooper at Barley Hall* 7pm, Barley Hall, £14 Adult, £12 Conc.

The stunning candlelit setting of Barley Hall plays host to folk musician legend, Ray Cooper. A talented singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Ray’s music is influenced both by Scotland, which is part of his heritage, and by Sweden where he now lives.

SUNDAY 16TH FEBRUARY Coppergate Camp 10am-4pm (Storytelling 11am, 1pm, 3pm) Coppergate Square, FREE. See listing from 15th February for details.

The Gospel of Loki, and its brilliant anti-hero, the norse god Loki. This is the unofficial history of the world’s ultimate trickster!

Serious Kitchen presents The Whispering Road* 7:30pm, Barley Hall, £14 Adult, £12 Conc.

The Whispering Road blends Nick Hennessey's spellbinding storytelling with Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer's renowned musicianship to tell a story of hope in the darkness, of two strangers bound by a ring and of the one who could not love.

MONDAY 17TH FEBRUARY

Eye of York Encampment 10am–4pm (Skirmishes 12noon, 2pm) Eye of York, FREE. See listing from 15th February for details.

Coppergate Camp 10am-4pm (Storytelling 11am, 1pm, 3pm) Coppergate Square, FREE. See listing from 15th February for details.

The Viking Landscape in Yorkshire* 9.30am-4.30pm, Meet at Memorial Gardens coach stop on Leeman Road, £15 per person.

This tour of the early medieval landscape of the East Riding takes in a range of remarkable and atmospheric sites and traces the legacy of migration, conquest and settlement. Sturdy footwear and outdoor clothing essential.

Meet the Experts: the Digital Age 10am-12noon & 1-3pm, Barley Hall** Get to Barley Hall and learn how archaeologists use cutting edge laser scanning and image technologies to build 3D models of ancient artefacts.

The Gospel of Loki with Joanne Harris* 2pm, York Mansion House, £7 per person.

Join bestselling author Joanne Harris (Chocolat) for this introduction to her new adult fantasy novel,

Animating the Legends* 10am-12.30pm (for ages five-seven) & 1.30-4pm (for ages seven to 11), DIG, £8.50 per child, includes mid-session refreshments.

A fantastic opportunity for younger ones to get hands-on and creative with animation workshops from award-winning animators Glass Cannon, exploring the theme of myths and legends.

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Meet the Experts: Conserving Archaeology for the Future 10am-12noon & 1-3pm, Barley Hall** Experts from the Conservation Team at York Archaeological Trust will be explaining some of the techniques used to investigate and stabilise archaeological objects.

Creativity Corner 10am-4pm, St Sampson’s Square Marquee, FREE (small charge for some activities).

Try your hand at a range of fun and historical activities in our marquee dedicated to all things creative!

Have-a-go Sword Combat* 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, £3 per child.

A chance for younger Vikings to get a taste of sword fighting – and prepare for Ragnarok, the battle of battles!

Animating the Legends* 10am-12.30pm (for ages five to seven) & 1.304pm (for ages seven to 11) DIG, £8.50 per child, includes refreshments.

See listing from 17th February for details.

Creativity Corner 10.30am–4pm, St Sampson’s Square Marquee, FREE (small charge for some activities).

See listing for 17th February for details.

Viking Warrior Challenge for Children 11am–4pm, DIG**.

Test your strength and dexterity with a series of Viking themed games and challenges – the overall winner at the end of the week will receive a prize pack of goodies!

Myths & Legends Combat Arena: Thorstein Staff-Struck* 12noon, 1.30pm, 3pm, York Guildhall, £3 Adult, £2 Conc.

This year our combat arena takes Norse myths and legends head on and will bring to life five actionpacked sagas over five days! Today, two combatants will meet. Only one will leave.

Viking Combs with Dr Steve Ashby* 2pm, York Mansion House, £4 Adult, £3 Conc In the Viking Age, much of everyday life was taken up with the manufacture, trade, and use of personal objects. Throw light on the society, economy, customs and beliefs of this enigmatic time.

New Light on Lindisfarne* The Helen Thirza Addyman Lecture with Dr David Petts 7pm, DIG, £5 (£4 Friends of YAT) The monastery on Lindisfarne is best known as the probable place of production of the celebrated Lindisfarne Gospels. In this lecture, Dr David Petts will explore what we know about the island from previous research and talk about the results from new investigations.

TUESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY Coppergate Camp 10am-4pm (Storytelling 11am, 1pm, 3pm) Coppergate Square, FREE See listing from 15th February for details.

Meet the Experts: Hidden Treasures 10am-12noon & 1-3pm, Barley Hall** Join experts from York Archaeological Trust for a look at some of the fascinating medieval artefacts found on YAT excavations across York over the last 40 years.

Animating the Legends* 10am-12.30pm (for ages five to seven) & 1.30pm4pm (for ages seven to 11) DIG, £8.50 per child, includes refreshments. See listing for 17th February.

Creativity Corner 10.30am–4pm, St Sampson’s Square Marquee, FREE (small charge for some activities).

See listing for 17th February for details.

Have-a-go Sword Combat* 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, £3 per child.

See listing for 17th February for details.

Have-a-go Sword Combat* 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, £3 per child.

See listing for 17th February for details.

Viking Warrior Challenge for Children 11am-4pm, DIG** See listing for 17th February for details.

Film: The Secret of Kells 11.30am, City Screen York, £6 Adult, £5 Child.

In a story brimming with secret wisdom and special powers, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest, where mythical creatures hide!

Pre-booking advised: 0871 902 5726.

Myths & Legends Combat Arena: Beowulf* 12noon, 1.30pm, 3pm, York Guildhall, £3 Adult, £2 Conc.

Today, the classic tale of Man vs. Beast. This performance of Beowulf features readings of the original poem in Old English, alongside an accessible and child-friendly translation and oh, yes... a lot of fighting!

The Genetic Legacy of the Vikings 2pm, York Mansion House, £4 Adult, £3 Conc.

Dr Turi King will discuss her recent project which seeks to examine the genetic legacy of the Vikings in the north of England.

JORVIK Alive!

6.30pm-8.30pm, JORVIK Viking Centre** See the centre as you’ve never experienced it before; candle-lit and brought to life with Viking characters of warriors and civilians populating the great city of Jorvik once again!

Film: Thor 3D & Thor 2 3D Double Bill Exclusive!

8.30pm, City Screen York, £12 per person An epic evening of entertainment awaits you at this is a one-off opportunity to see two fantastic 3D adventure movies back to back! Pre-booking advised: 0871 902 5726.

WEDNESDAY 19TH FEBRUARY Coppergate Camp 10am-4pm, (Storytelling 11am, 1pm, 3pm) Coppergate Square, FREE. See listing from 15th February for details.

Viking Warrior Challenge for Children 11am-4pm, DIG** Test your strength and dexterity with a series of Viking themed games and challenges – the overall winner at the end of the week will receive a prize pack of goodies!

Myths & Legends Combat Arena: Utgarda-Loki Saga* 12noon, 1.30pm, 3pm, York Guildhall, £3 Adult, £2 Conc.

Thor may be the protector of mankind and God of Thunder, but what happens when he meets his match? Find out in this fun-filled show.

The Lost Gods with Francesca Simon* 2.30pm, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, £5 per person.

Join Francesca Simon, author of the fantastic Horrid Henry series for a look at her latest story The Lost Gods!

Dangerous Days with Terry Deary* 6.30pm, York Mansion House, £7 per person.

Join popular author Terry Deary for a look at his brand new series of Dangerous Days books, where he turns his usual engaging and witty style to writing history books for the grown-ups!

THURSDAY 20TH FEBRUARY Coppergate Camp 10am-4pm (Storytelling 11am, 1pm, 3pm) Coppergate Square, FREE. See listing from 15th February for details.

Meet the Experts: Environmental Archaeology Soils, Seeds, Snails & Such 10am-12noon & 1pm-3pm, Barley Hall** Come and look down a microscope at a Viking cesspit from Goodramgate; examine seeds, wood, charcoal, bones, soils, insects and shells from a midden deposit almost 1000 years old.

Norse Nålebinding Workshop (Beginners Class)* 10am-12noon, Barley Hall, £10 per person.

A fantastic opportunity to come and learn from expert Mari Wickets of Gothenburg Museum, how to produce your own Viking hats and socks.

* Pre booking advised call 01904 615505 or visit www.jorvikbookings.com **Normal admission prices apply

SATURDAY 22ND FEBRUARY Coppergate Camp 10am-4pm (Storytelling 11am, 1pm, 3pm) Coppergate Square, FREE. See listing from 15th February for details. Don’t miss the opportunity to have faces painted with war wounds, just in time for Ragnarok, the finale battle!

Brawl at the Guildhall: Strongest Viking Competition* 10pm, York Guildhall, £3 adult, £2 conc. In the third year of our contest, tough challenges await our strongest Vikings as they compete against each other to win the coveted Strongest Viking trophy!

10th Century Traders 10am-4pm, St Sampson’s Square Marquee & Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, £2 Adult, £1.50 Conc, £5 Family, 50p Re-enactors. See listing from 21st February for details.

Animating the Legends* 10am-12.30pm (for ages five to seven) & 1.30pm4pm (for ages seven to 11) DIG, £8.50 per child, includes refreshments.

See listing from 17th February for details.

Creativity Corner 10.30am–4pm, St Sampson’s Square Marquee, FREE (small charge for some activities).

See listing from 17th February for details.

Have-a-go Sword Combat* 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, £3 per child.

See listing from 17th February for details.

Viking Warrior Challenge for Children 11am-4pm, DIG** See listing from 17th February for details.

Mini Musical Vikings with BASH* 11am, 1pm, 3pm, York Mansion House, £3 Child (1 FREE adult place per child).

A chance for smaller fans of the Vikings to sing and make music with some familiar rhymes given a Viking twist.

Myths & Legends Combat Arena: Egil’s Saga* 12noon, 1.30pm, 3pm, York Guildhall, £3 Adult, £2 Conc.

The man responsible for writing The Head Ransom - composed for Eric Bloodaxe - has to fight for his life against a very skilled opponent. Will his silver-tongue get him out of this one?

Beowulf by Candlelight* 4pm & 7.30pm, St Helen’s Church, York, £7 adult, £5 conc, £4 child. Join us in the atmospheric surroundings of St Helen’s Church in the centre of the historic city of Jorvik for an unforgettable performance of Beowulf by candlelight.

FRIDAY 21ST FEBRUARY Coppergate Camp 10am-4pm (Storytelling 11am, 1pm, 3pm) Coppergate Square, FREE. See listing from 15th February for details.

Meet the Experts: Forensic Archaeology - Dirt Detectives 10am-12noon & 1pm-3pm, Barley Hall** Come and find out how forensic archaeology can play a major part in the investigation of serious crimes.

Norse Nålebinding Workshop (Advanced & Masterclass)* 10am-12noon, Barley Hall, £10 per person.

This session is for advanced nålebinders or those looking for a masterclass. All materials are provided, plus tea & coffee.

Animating the Legends* 10am-12.30pm (for ages five to seven) & 1.30pm4pm (for ages seven to 11) DIG, £8.50 per child, includes mid-session refreshments. See listing from 17th February for details.

10th Century Traders 10am-4pm, St Sampson’s Square Marquee & Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, £2 Adult, £1.50 Conc, £5 Family, 50p Re-enactors.

Vikings from around the world gather to sell their wares; including hand crafted weapons, beautiful jewellery, costume, chests, bowls, tankards, lanterns, belts, shoes and pottery.

Have-a-go Sword Combat* 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, £3 per child.

See listing from 17th February for details.

Viking Warrior Challenge for Children 11am-4pm, DIG** See listing from 17th February for details.

Myths & Legends Combat Arena: Thor Vs. The Ice Giant* 12noon, 1.30pm, 3pm, York Guildhall, £3 Adult, £2 Conc. It’s Thor. He's fighting an Ice Giant. Need we say more...?

Knights of the Hawk with James Aitcheson* 2pm, York Mansion House, £4 Adult, £3 Conc.

Following his popular Sworn Sword event at the 2012 Viking Festival, author James Aitcheson returns to York to give a talk, Q&A and book signing.

The Ultimate Viking Banquet* 7pm, York Minster & St William’s College, £65 per person.

You will be escorted by Vikings bearing flaming torches to St William’s College for a superb three course themed meal plus coffee. With Viking hosts, music, poetry and entertainment - this truly is a unique and exclusive Viking Festival experience.

Have-a-go Sword Combat* 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, £3 per child. See listing from 17th February for details.

Viking Warrior Challenge for Children 11am-4pm, DIG** See listing from 17th February for details.

Little Diggers- Viking Sagas and Stories* 10.30am, DIG, £3 per child.

The legends of the Vikings come alive… join us for fun and games all themed around the stories of old. Meet our Viking storyteller and get involved with songs and crafts exploring the Nine Worlds of Norse mythology.

March to Coppergate 1.30pm, Dean’s Park, FREE. See the Viking warriors of Valhalla muster and march across the city to Coppergate in a fantastic show of strength as they prepare themselves for tonight’s fiery battle!

Best Beard Contest 3.30pm, Coppergate, FREE. Young or old, male or female – all are encouraged to enter and try to win the highly prized beard trophies. Homemade beards are permitted!

Ragnarok: Battle Spectacular Finale!* Doors open at 6pm, entertainment commences 6.45pm, Eye of York (by Clifford’s Tower) £12 adult, £9.50 conc, £36 family of 4.

Incorporating thrilling live battle action with the forces of men, Gods and other manner of creatures clashing sword and shield, sound and light effects and terrific, earth-shattering pyrotechnics culminating in a dazzling spectacle like nothing seen before!

SUNDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 10th Century Traders 10am-4pm, St Sampson’s Square Marquee & Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, £2 Adult, £1.50 Conc, £5 Family, 50p Re-enactors. See listing from 21st February for details.

Have-a-go Sword Combat* 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, £3 per child See listing from 17th February for details.

* Pre booking advised call 01904 615505 or visit www.jorvikbookings.com **Normal admission prices apply

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YORK BARBICAN 2 Stewart Lee 7 Brendan Cole 8 York Guildhall Orchestra 15 Jimeoin 19 Newton Faulkner 21 David Gest’s

Legends of Soul 22 Essence of Ireland 27 Shane Filan Basement 2 The Deep Dark Woods

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Hal Cruttenden 8 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club –

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Justin Moorhouse + Tony Jameson 9 Roddy Woomble + Chris Helme 10 Hyena Lounge Comedy

Club – Joe Lycett 13 Lisa Knapp 15 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club

– Jason Cook, Katie Mulgrew,

Chris Martin + Phil Ellis 17 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club – Tom Wrigglesworth 21 Mulholland + Jo Bywater 22 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club

– Gavin Webster, Ian Moore +

Barry Dodds 23 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club –

Norman Lovett 25 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club –

WitTank 28 Quiet Compere Tour of the North

Black Swan Folk Club 6 Pilgrims’ Way 13 The James Brothers 16 The Whispering Road 20 Singers + Musicians

Night – open house 27 Jim Moray Pocklington Arts Centre 7 Sid Griffin 12 Beth Nielsen Chapman 13 Mark Thomas 22 Anais Mitchell 26 The Troggs 27 National Theatre Live: Warhorse Duchess 12 George Ezra 14 Ezra Furman

Film Guide

The Book Thief Based on the incredibly popular and moving book by Markus Zusak, this film, set in World War Two Germany, follows Liesel from the age of nine when she is taken to live with a foster family. The film, like the book, is told from the perspective of Death, a character that visits Liesel 104

several times throughout her life when people close to her pass on.

It sounds depressing, we know, but there are moments of humour and the story is truly gripping. Still, we recommend an episode of My Little Pony afterwards.

Robocop The 2014 version stars Gary Oldman, Samuel L

22 The Answer 25 The Twang Fibbers 1 Us Amongst the Rest + Bastrad

+ Modern Day Dukes 2 A Joker’s Rage + Blind Eye 8 Limehouse Lizzy 9 The 45s + The Blueprints 11 Sadie and the Hotheads (with

Elizabeth McGovern) + Rodeo

Falls 12 Electric Strawbs 13 Edenbridge + Seventh Sin +

Sage’s Recital 15 The Doors In Concert 17 The Red Paintings + Your

Illuminations 21 Son of Dave

Jackson and Michael Keaton, which encouraged Howard to stop rocking in the corner with his hands over his ears since we told him about the remake of the 1980s classic. In case you're too young to remember the original, here's the story: multinational conglomerate OmniCorp are in the business of making robot drones for the military, and when cop Alex Murphy is critically injured they controversially transform him into part man, part robot as part of their plan to bring their drones to the home front. They're envisioning billions of dollars for their shareholders, but they don't count on the fact that there's a man inside the machine who is hell bent on pursuing justice. Expect dazzling special effects and plenty of fighting. And robots.

The LEGO Movie This is the one we've all been waiting for. With an all star cast (Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman and Will Ferrell will do very nicely for us, thanks) The LEGO Movie is the perfect date film if you're looking for something a little different.

An ordinary LEGO minifigure is

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mistaken to be the MasterBuilder (a very big deal in the world of LEGO, apparently) and he ends up being taken on a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the universe together.

Think Lord of the Rings, but funny and with Batman. Oh, and a LEGO Abraham Lincoln.

Labor Day Despite having married someone with the surname Rock'n'roll, Kate Winslet tends to choose the films that she appears in wisely, so we've got a good feeling about this one. In her latest film she plays Adele, a single mum who is shopping with her teenage son when she encounters a man in distress who is bleeding badly. Against her better judgement, Adele takes the man to their home to offer him assistance.

However, he turns out to be an escaped convict. Adele and her son learn the man's story, and as the police search narrows their options become more and more limited.

Luckily for Kate, we don't think she had to film any freezing water scenes for hours on end this time.

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Aladdin and the Twankeys (Until 1st February) If you’ve not seen a York Theatre Royal panto before, book now and find out why they receive consistently high praise from national television and press coverage. No matter where you hail from, you’ll be warmly welcomed and hooked for life!

This year Berwick Kaler returns in the role of the Dame to whisk the audience away upon a magic carpet for a lamp, genie and joke filled adventure.

Ghost Town (12th-19th February)

Hot Mikado (4th-15th March)

Joseph Rowntree Theatre

Hot Mikado takes the classic Gilbert and Sullivan tale and updates it to the 1940s style. Don’t miss this West End and Broadway Olivier Award nominated musical experience from York Light Opera. Young Nanki-Poo, the Mikado’s son masquerading as a Second Trumpet player, arrives in the town of Titipu looking for the beautiful YumYum.

Phantom of the Opera (26th February-1st March) An exciting new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End and Broadway hit, performed

by York Stage Musicals. The famous score, including Music of the Night, All I Ask of You, Think of Me and Phantom of the Opera, is accompanied throughout by a live orchestra.

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BUDDY (17th-22nd February)

A young woman lies unconscious on the tide line.

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Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Featuring two terrific hours of some of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy and Peggy Sue.

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The Magic of Motown (8th March)

It’s 1992 and Grimley Colliery faces the threat of closure and the future of the brass band seems uncertain. With the miners torn between redundancy packages and the picket lines, bandleader Danny’s hopes of winning the national brass band competition seem like a distant dream.

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This all-new, all-star 2014 spectacular features more No1 hits than ever before, starring the music of the Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie and more and marks the official arrival of Motown style, sophistication and musical brilliance to these shores.

SHOUT! The Mod Musical (12th-15th March) It’s time to return to the 1960s with the jukebox musical SHOUT!, performed by York Stage Musicals. With crazy costumes and groovy hair styles, SHOUT! charts not only the music of the decade but also the changes in the lives of women.

The show features songs by Petula Clarke, Nancy Sinatra and Shirley Bassey.

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“We are regulars to York and this place is a hidden treasure. The staff are lovely and very welcoming. The food is great, the restaurant is very clean, and everything is very good value. All that and it has an amazing view....faultless.

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Home from home If you’re a regular of The Lord Collingwood pub in Upper Poppleton, and you’d heard they were having a refurbishment… relax. You’ll be relieved to know that the 300 year old hostelry has retained the original oak beams and roaring open fireplace, as well as the friendly staff and real ales by the barrel-load. The menu, which was already laden with wholesome, tasty, and home-cooked food, has been revised to include new taste sensations and a few old classics.

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28th February Farmers' Market Held on the last Friday of the month, York Farmers' Market takes place on Parliament Stree t from 9am5pm. You can deal direct with producer s, farmers and growers who travel from within a 40-m ile radius to sell their wares at the market, and all of the goods have either been grown, reared, caught, brew ed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed by the stallh older. Add to that York's certification status that mea ns the market has to adhere to strict criteria issued by the National Association of Farmers' Markets, and you know that you're in safe hands and that the goods are top quality.

Newgate Market With over 100 stalls and open for seve n days a week, Newgate Market really does have som ething for everyone. Goods range from the crafty – think artisan breads, pottery and art – to the every day essentials, such as fruit and vegetables, pet food and even mobile phones. The fresh fish and meat is a must , too.

Newgate Market is open 9am-4pm Sund ay to Friday and 9am-5pm on a Saturday.

A dinner party is one thing, but if you're having a big gathering you can end up spending more time in the kitchen than with your guests. If only there was a fairy godmother who could come along and take all of the hard work off your hands so that you could enjoy your own party... Well, in true Cinderella fashion, the caterers at Meet the Chef will work closely with you to plan your event, providing that extra bit of sparkle for your guests and giving you the time you deserve on the night to chat with your friends! Whether it's a wedding, garden party or office lunch, the uniformed staff can make your event exceed everyone's expectations – even yours! The top quality, creative food both looks and tastes fantastic, and the staff are highly trained, polite and utterly professional. And to make the organisation even more stress-free, Meet the Chef can hire equipment such as tables, chairs, cutlery and glassware, so you don't have to. Leave it to the professionals – they've got your party down! n Visit www.meetthechef.co.uk or call 07912 110205 .

Afternoon tea just got better There are lots of reasons why we’re drawn to Middlethorpe Hall and Spa on Bishopthorpe Road.

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Bennett's Bistro Bennett's Bistro opened in October 2013.

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Queen Ethelburga’s Queen Ethelburga’s provides a high quality, in house catering service to both large numbers of pupils and private clients. We are currently offering excellent opportunities for the following positions in our Catering Department:

CHEF Full time 40 hours per week, working 5 days over 7.

Duties include preparation of high quality, healthy & nutritious meals for students, staff and visitors, planning and preparation of events including Black Tie Dinners, Open Days and Buffets, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, where we hold the highest level 5 Food Hygiene Score, whilst ensuring compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.

The kitchen operates 3 shifts, 06.30am-15.00pm, 09.30am-18.00pm and 10.00am-18.30pm, of which you would receive a mixture each week and involves weekend working on a rotation system. Catering experience is essential, preferably in a school environment. Applicants must be trained to a minimum NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent and a Food Hygiene Certificate is essential.

ACTIVITY CENTRE CAFE STAFF REQUIRED Duties include serving food to students, preparing and cooking simple foods, clearing tables and keeping Cafe kitchen clean in compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations. Some catering experience would be an advantage, as would a Food Hygiene Certificate, however full training will be given. A team of staff is required to cover a variety of shifts: Fridays 15.00-23.00 - Saturdays 09.00-16.00 Saturdays 16.00-23.00 Sundays 10.00-20.00 The rates of pay are £7.44 on Fridays and £8.71 during the weekend.

Applicants for all positions must be of smart appearance and have excellent customer service skills. Benefits include the opportunity to develop your skills through our in house training programme and also to gain nationally recognised qualifications in catering, meals on duty and full uniform, including safety footwear, is provided.

Applicants must have their own transport due to the shift patterns and our rural location. A criminal background check will be carried out on all successful applicants.

For an application form for any of the above positions, please contact: Mrs Frances Graves - fgraves@qe.org or 01423 333857

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