Your Local Link Magazine July 2013

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You are cordially invited to

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knights

We give you a taster

check out The Legend of King Arthur at York Theatre Royal – the whole place w i l l b e t r a n s f o r m e d i n t o Ca m e l o t

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York College

Hotlist and diary

july 2013

T i m e

Events

summer * our 10th birthday * our fantastic city A d m i t s e v e r yo n e

Plus the latest in: Business * Sport * Health & Beauty Motors * Home & Family * Gardening * Food & Drink

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LEArNiNG fOr EVEryONE!

GET quALifiED

A great way to get further in your career is to get the right qualifications and York College offer programmes that count. Take a look at the course list to see what you could do.

A GrEAT yEAr

With the best ever A Level results, a fantastic number of adult learners coming through the doors and plenty of other accolades and achievements, 2012 was a great year for Adult Learning at York College. 2013 is set to be even better!

OPEN EVENTS: SEE fOr yOurSELf

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

Make a note of these dates: 2nd July, 6-8pm. 2nd September, 6-8pm.

SiGN uP EArLy!

The places on the Adult Learning courses fill up fast, so get your name down in plenty of time. The course listing is now confirmed and the courses for September are published. Visit www. yorkcollege.ac.uk/september2013 or call 770400, and look out for the booklet included with the August issue of Your Local Link.

Turn to page 64-65 for a taste of the courses on offer at York College!

Visit www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/september2013

Call 01904 770200 24

Learning is fun, rewarding and useful, and the right course can open lots of doors for you. With a fantastic range of courses, excellent facilities and a great success rate, York College is a great place to progress your career or find a new hobby.

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What’s on

10-14. Happy birthday to us!

Blimey, can you believe that we’re ten?

Reminisce with us as we look at the memorable moments from the last decade, and get the chance to win a bundle of books!

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: www.yourlocallink.co.uk

Reasons you should pay us a visit: Exclusive online competitions This month you could win a gorgeous studded leather jacket worth £99.99.

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

features: 24-27. Culture Column. We round up the best cultural events that you should make sure you see this month. Get discounted Galtres tickets, find out about the revamped City Screen and discover how you could be performing at the Grand Départ of the Tour de France.

36-37. Gadget Guide – camping special! If you’re going anywhere in a tent this summer, you’ll need to make sure you’ve read this first.

Ever heard of Boginabag? Yes, it is what you think it is.

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

90-100. Events Diary. Keep up to date with what’s on.

101-102. Theatre, gigs and films.

103-104. Days out. York and the surrounding areas are filled with a huge range of fantastic attractions – plan your next day out here.

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.

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

Regulars: 8-9. Competitions. Win: a £50 voucher for Kuki Spa; three family tickets to York Maze; and a free child’s place on a week-long theatre workshop by performing arts school Tread the Boards.

20-21. Join the Club.

14-15. Hotlist.

34-35. Local Sport Report. We like Dan Tait – he reports on the sport and makes it funny (and helps us to understand it).

16-17. The way I see it. Donna suffers from despair in the departure lounge (but makes it hilarious, as always).

18-19. Horoscopes.

22-23. Well done.

28-31. Business Buzz.

32-33. Puzzles.

38-39. Motors.

40-59. Your home and garden. We round up al fresco dining in our Gardening

Youtube fun We create pure comedy in the form of product reviews and general office hilarity. If you haven’t seen Howard ‘do science’, you haven’t lived. This month we transform Gary’s bonce with shake on hair, put up a tent (and fit lots of Linkers inside it) and attempt to fire a bottle launcher (after a great deal of effort, it did eventually fly). n Visit www.yourlocallink.co.uk and press the Youtube button on the homepage.

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Guide, show you how to give your home a Mediterranean vibe and bring you the latest home and gardening news. Plus, our expert columnists will help you to create a garden to be proud of.

60-61. Your Pet. 62-87. Your family and you. Howard considers moving to Mars (probably because we made him dress up as a dandy); we take a look at what’s on offer at York College; the Beauty and Fashion Hotlist will keep you

on trend; and hair and beauty expert Nikki Winterburn answers your questions.

88-103. Events & Days Out. 104-108. Food & Drink.

109-110. Classified – at a glance.

111-124. Trades & Services directory.

125-128. Jobs, jobs, jobs…

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Have you found us on Facebook and Twitter yet?

When you do, you’ll be able to enjoy competitions, reviews, offers and lots of hilarious updates on what’s going on at Local Link HQ. We’re in the process of setting up a brand spanking new Facebook page at the moment (we were set up as a person, but we’ll soon have too many friends to add any more – it’s a long story), so visit www.facebook.com/locallinkyork and click the like button!

If you’re a tweeter, we’re over there too – visit www.twitter.com/LocalLinkYork and hit the follow button. See you there!

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COMPETITIONS

Shakes-Hear

If there’s one thing about the genius works of Shakespeare that could be improved upon, it would be to make the plays musical. Imagine it; Little Shop of Hamlets, The Phantom of Othello, Julius Caesar Super Star. Its seems the idea has already come to performing arts school Tread the Boards, who from 5th-9th August are running a workshop for children between the ages of six and14 to create a musical version of The Tempest. Find out more at www. treadtheboards.org What’s more, Tread the Boards are offering a free place on the week-long workshop for one lucky child with dreams of stardom. All you have to do for a chance of winning is answer this easy peasy question: Who wrote The Tempest?

Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Tread the Boards Competition’ to the address on page five, or via email to info@ yourlocallink.co.uk or visit www.yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 31st July, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply.

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Get Load the pun cannon and step back – that’s because York Maze is set to make your summer a-maze-ing once again. You’ll be lost – for words – as the cornfusing maize maze offers up another cornundrum for you to solve. Last year it was a Mayan god, but you won’t believe your corneas when you see what shape the maze takes this year, as well as the cornucopia of events. But all will be revealed on 13th July, so keep up to date at www.yorkmaze.com We have three family passes to give away so

if you’ve ever dreamt of your family getting lost, all you have to do for a chance of winning is answer this corny question: What shape did last year’s maze take?

Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘York Maze Competition’ to the address on page five, or via email to info@yourlocallink.co.uk or visit www.yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 31st July, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply.

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COMPETITIONS

Learning made easy at home

The team at

Kuki rocks

Email, Google, Skype & more!

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Kuki Spa, that bastion of beauty on Huntington Road, know all about rocks and how they can make you feel better. A massage with hot basalt stones combines the benefits of thermo-therapy with the soothing strokes of massage to produce a deep, comforting and healing treatment. Visit www.kukispa.com It’s just one of the many relaxing treatments offered by the team at Kuki and you could experience it for yourself by entering this competition. There’s a £50 Kuki voucher up for grabs – more than enough for a hot stone massage, and all you have to do for a chance of winning is answer this simple question: What kind of stone is used in the massage?

Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Kuki Competition’ to the address on page five, via an email to info@yourlocallink.co.uk or at www.yourlocallink.co.uk or visit www.yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 31st July, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck!

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Double figures!

We’re ten! To celebrate we want to say a great big thank you to everyone who has ever read the magazine, advertised with us or just used us to line their hamster’s cage. Here are some little insights into the last ten years of Your Local Link life. extraordinaire, had to bomb it to the south coast and deliver the hallowed disk with only moments to spare. So it’s thanks to Dean, his ace driving skills and the relative emptiness of the motorways in the early hours to which Your Local Link owes its existence.

Luckily we now have the lovely folks of Acorn doing our printing, and they’re only a hop skip and a jump away.

Where it all began - the very first Local Link desk

Almost never happened The first ever issue, published in July 2003, almost never made it to your letterboxes. Back then the magazine was produced in Tracy’s downstairs bedroom and saved to a disk which needed to be delivered to the printers – who, back then, were in Dorset! The first issue wasn’t completed until 3am the morning before deadline and needed to be taken to the printers by 8.30am. Dean, accounts

Misty water coloured…

We have a few fondly recalled memories from the past ten years. When asked for hers, Mim said it had to be when Gini’s dog Poppy kept her pregnant tummy company by snuggling into her chair each day and also witnessing (although less happily) Kelly shave Gary’s back and bum. Speaking of Kelly, she likes to think back to another of Gini’s animals, namely an injured lamb Gini brought in for us to cuddle. Kelly also loved the crazy requests people often make of us, such as if we knew of anyone who would like a boat, and if we could help someone move the ducks from their garden.

We did try to save you some cake, honest…

Book bonanza Seeing as it’s our birthday, we thought we’d celebrate by giving away some presents. You lucky lot!

There will be two lucky winners in our book giveaway – one of the bundles is for grown ups, and the second is for children. To be in with a chance of winning, answer the following question: Which year did Your Local Link launch?

Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Book bonanza’ to the address on page five, or via email to info@yourlocallink.co.uk or visit www.yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 31st July, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck! A big thanks goes to the kind donations of these books from our friends mentioned.

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Here’s a list of what you could win.

For a description of each book, visit www.yourlocallink.co.uk

Adults’ books: • The History of York: From Earliest Times to the Year 2000, edited

by Patrick Nuttgens. Janette Ray Booksellers, 8 Bootham. Visit www. janetteray.co.uk or call 623088.

Children’s books: • How Many Sleeps Till My Birthday

by Mark Sperring • Mr Biff The Boxer by Allan Ahlberg • Mrs Wobble The Waitress by Allan Ahlberg • Goodnight Princess by Michelle Robinson • My Brother’s Famous Bottom Gets Crowned by Jeremy Strong • Willard Price: Bear Adventure by Anthony McGowan • Chocolate Box Girls: Coco Caramel by Cathy Cassidy • Chronicles of Egg: New Lands by Geoff Rodkey • Stars by Luke and Laura Jennings • Nowhere by Jon Robinson All available from www.penguin.co.uk

• The Nightingale Girls and The Nightingale Sisters by Donna Douglas. Available at good book shops. The Nightingale Nurses will be released in October! Visit www. donnadouglas.co.uk • Keep the Faith: a personal journey following York City Football Club by Dan Tait. Available soon at York City club shop.

• North Yorkshire – A Dog Walker’s Guide by Corina Inverno. Visit www.dogwalksyorkshire.com • City of York Official Souvenir Guide

by Visit York. Visit www.visityork.org • Not a Guide to York by Trish Colton. Visit www.thehistorypress. co.uk • The Figure Stepped Out… an anthology of short stories by York residents, compiled by us! Call 767881.

• Mystery in the Minster by Susanna Gregory. Visit www.susannagregory. com

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In their own words…

still going strong

As we pin a big number 10 to our chest and ask our mummy for a second helping of cake, we take a look at some of the great people who have helped keep us going this past decade. A big thank you to all!

There when it all began…

Here’s a shout-out to some of our very favourite people and companies who advertised in issue one way back in 2003 – and still advertise today!

Harrowells Solicitors. Legal legends.

Visit www.harrowells.co.uk

Barnitts. Celebrating 100 years this year.

Visit www.barnitts.co.uk

Herbert Todd. Home appliance specialists.

Visit www.htodd.co.uk

Ovenu. They clean ovens better than the Gods of Olympus. Visit www.ovenuyork.net

Connolly’s Home Style (formerly Super Save). Fabulous furnishings.

Visit www.connollysonline.co.uk

Square Deals. Windows, doors, conservatories and smiles.

Visit www.square-deals.com

The Flat Roof Company.

Flat out quality. Visit www.flatroof.co.uk

York Golf Range.

Also celebrating ten years. ‘Swing’ by if you can.

Visit www.yorkgolfrange.co.uk

Apex Fencing. At the apex of their game.

Visit www.apexfencing.co.uk

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We don’t like to blow our own trumpet, but luckily we have some lovely advertisers who will do it for us. These are just a couple of the hundreds of emails, letters, phone calls and carrier pigeons we continue to receive saying thank you…

“I’d like to thank you and your staff for all the continued support over the years. You put us in front of thousands of people in York time and again and the care and attention you put in really shows in the magazine. The copy is always light and friendly and still gets the messages across. I know it must be hard work, to have to keep hitting deadlines month after month, but I look forward to picking the magazine up from my mat and reading it.”

Jon Power, Beyond Monopoly!

“Starting a new business is always a challenging time, but, when Tracy rang in May 2003 to introduce your Local Link the timing could not have been better! So a decade and 6,500 cookers later, we offer sincere thanks and congratulations to Gini, Tracy and the team on ten successful years.”

Richard Wilks, Ovenu oven valeting service

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incorporating Hileys of Thirsk and Easingwold

Fresh thinking You know you’re from York when…

We want to thank everyone in York, but how do you know you’re really a Yorkie? These should help you decide.

• You pass by the Minster and don’t look up.

• You use the medieval city walls as a short cut without looking away from your phone.

• You’ve seen the pooing man in Jorvik.

• You get offended when, while in another city on 5th November, you see a Guy being burnt.

• At some point you’ve uttered, “Oh, another royal visit?”

• You’ve queued for panto tickets in the early hours of the morning, eight months before the show opens.

• You’ve appeared on TV news talking about flooding.

• You told someone you’re from York and got in reply: “Oh, York is lovely.”

• You walk past a Viking, a Roman and a completely purple man – and don’t bat an eyelid.

• There is no question in your mind where Richard III should be buried.

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July is the month to…

Read Dan Tait’s book Our very own sports expert Dan Tait has joined writer extraordinaire Donna Hay in our Published Authors Hall of Fame, as he’s set to release his first ever book. ‘Keep the Faith: a personal journey following York City Football Club’ offers the usual Tait charm and wit that readers have enjoyed in his column, and the funny stories make it accessible to non-football fans too. Buy your copy from the York City club shop from August. Dan has also kindly offered to give away a copy as part of our birthday book giveaway.

Collect stories

go surfing with us...

We are ten this month! Can you believe it? It’s been ten whole years since Gini and Tracy created the first issue of Your Local Link magazine in a bedroom (yes, literally). And to think that we’ve gone from a little a 48 page mag, to a publication of 128 pages – and a website. You see, despite having so many more pages we still don’t have enough space in the magazine to fit all of the lovely local news, competitions, businesses and reviews in here. Pay us a visit at www.yourlocallink.co.uk

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Go to the park..

We have some truly stunning places in and around York, and not just the ones in the centre like the Museum Gardens and Dean’s Park. How about exploring West Bank Park in Holgate or going further afield and looking for Heathcliff on the North York Moors? Between 27th July and 4th August Love Parks Week will celebrate all that is great about our local green spaces, while National Parks Week highlights all the wonderful things you can do in places like the Yorkshires Dales and the Peak District.

Visit www.loveparksweek.org.uk and www.nationalparks.gov.uk

In the modern age where communication is instant, we feel a bit nostalgic for the age of the telegram. It seems that local volunteer Catherine Field does too, as she is appealing to residents of York for their telegram stories, which will potentially contribute to a gallery at the Science Museum in London. The topic of the telegram can be anything at all – it’s the story surrounding it that Catherine is interested in. A telegram scanning day will be held at the National Railway Museum on 28th July from 11am-3pm, and residents are encouraged to bring any photographs or documents that help to illustrate the story too.

Email catherine.field@nrm.org.uk or call 686215.

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Guess who got let loose on the computer paint programme? Yep, Howard

Spot a UFO We really don’t need to remind you all of this, obviously, but on 2nd July it will be World UFO Day. Obviously. How will you be celebrating?

Every WUFOD we like to get out into the garden at night, polish off the binoculars and search the skies. If you are planning a night of alien hunting check out this month’s Gadget Guide with lots outdoorsy technology. As for us, we’re loading on cameras that take blurry photos, a DVD box set of The X Files (David Duchovny – swoon) and a big sign that says ‘We Surrender!’

York is no stranger to extra-terrestrial visits.

As recent as February a strange object was sighted over the city and residents of New Earswick reported a hole that suddenly opened up in Hazel Close. In completely unrelated news, the pothole problem in York continues to escalate.

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

Fear of

flying

It used to be the only thing you had to worry about on a flight was the wings falling off the plane 30,000 feet over the ocean.

Nowadays, that’s the easy part. Going on a foreign holiday these days is designed to reduce you to a quivering wreck before you even make it as far as the departure lounge.

Why do airports have to be so stressful?

People are tense enough at the prospect of a fortnight with the family, without the airlines making it even worse.

The fun – if that’s the word – starts at the queue for the check-in desk. Unless, of course, you’ve taken advantage of the convenient online check-in procedure, in which case it will start in the even longer queue to drop off your baggage. There you are, wondering why you even bothered to spend two hours online printing off everyone’s boarding cards and trying to get granddad a window seat. Meanwhile, in front

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of you will be a family with enough luggage to emigrate. At this point you can almost guarantee that a) one of the children will attempt to sit on the teetering trolley and pull it over or b) the family will get to the desk and discover they have packed all the passports in the bottom suitcase. Either way, a fierce debate will ensue as to Whose Fault It Is.

Horror-day Finally, peace is declared and you reach the front of the queue, where the stony faced check-in clerk will cast a dubious eye over your passport and then ask the dreaded question – ‘Did you pack this bag yourself?’

Now I don’t actually know any terrorists, but I’m betting that Lesson One at the training camp is ‘Answer yes when she asks you that question.’ In fact, I’m betting that very few ne’er-do-wells are caught out by this cunning line of questioning. Apart from me, that

Why do airports have to be so stressful?

People are tense enough at the prospect of a fortnight with the family, without the airlines making it even worse.

In the bag And then it’s on to Security, and fresh panic, this time over clear plastic bags.

You’re standing in yet another queue, your hand luggage balanced on your knee, trying to cram all your toiletries into a tiny plastic bag. But why? Again, I’m guessing those terrorism teachers have this one covered. Or perhaps they don’t? Perhaps even now, a terrorist is shaking his fist like a Scooby Doo villain and saying, ‘Drat, I could have brought about mass destruction if it hadn’t been for that pesky ziplock bag.’

Then, finally, you make it to the departure lounge. Now all you have to worry about is whether the wings will fall off the plane and whether you accidentally put granddad down for a vegan meal during the online check-in procedure. But at least you’ll have a fortnight with the family to look forward to…

Happy holidays!

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is. I don’t know what it is about the situation, but I’m suddenly overcome by the mad urge to confess that I have a suitcase full of Semtex and flick knives. Don’t ask me why. I’d be a rubbish terrorist, I know that much.

According to

Donna...

There’s no better barometer on what’s hot and what’s not than our Donna. Here, she shares her thoughts on what’s in or out in her own unique style!

Hot… Lists I can’t seem to stop making them.

I’ve got them on my phone and in my diary, and I’ve even got a special notebook with three sections of ‘to do this month’, ‘to do today’ and ‘to do this week’. Sometimes I’ll even add something to my list just so I can cross it off. Nothing weird about that…is there?

Is the NHS fair?

We are looking for 30 members of the public to take part in a one-day Citizens’ Panel discussion meeting at The King’s Manor in York on Saturday 21st September 2013.

We are seeking public views on NHS inequalities to help us develop new ways of monitoring fairness in the NHS. To find out more contact Ruth Helstrip Phone: 01904 321427 E-mail: ruth.helstrip@york.ac.uk The day should be interesting and rewarding and you will be paid for your time. www.york.ac.uk/che/research/equity/monitoring

Not… Self checkouts Not only are they sinister machines out to rob people of their jobs and customers of basic social interaction, but in the space of a week one of them refused to cough up a fiver it owed me, and another denied I’d put two pound coins in. Now I know what daylight robbery really means…

Est:1936

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Horoscopes July 2013

Starsign of the month...

Cancer (21st June - 22nd July)

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

A very exciting time, especially if you’re in the middle of negotiating property deals. Some legal aspects may need your attention but there’s a feeling of being in control and in charge of whatever is going on. A very successful month for singles who are fed up of being single. On a darker note, however, it could be an awkward month for people who are not single and who have come to the conclusion that they’d be better off if they were! It might be nice to meet up with old friends but there will be some deep undertones of tension in dealings with exes and old flames. It must be said that it’s quite a productive period for people who haven’t got either a job or a career, but who would like one.

L to R: Tom Cruise, Nelson Mandela, King Henry VIII and Patrick Stewart

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LEO

VIRGO

Libra

Scorpio

(23rd July - 23rd August)

(24th August - 22nd September)

(23rd September - 22nd October)

(23rd October - 21st November)

Parents should enjoy a sense of pride and pleasure at the achievements of their children. Not a time to brag and boast, but it’s got to be nice to know you’ve done something right. A good time for career girls, but not such a good time for girls who are looking for short cuts to the top.

Regardless of what might be happening in the board room, it’s what’s going on in the bedroom which is of greater interest at this time. Romantic aspects are fairly sizzling and this is where casual associations become very serious and where long term unions get deeper and stronger.

Young Libran males will be doing battle with all forms of authority, and parents of Libran children might find them a bit hard to handle at this time. Libran ladies enjoy a better outlook, with career advances for some and educational gains for others. Some extra patience may be needed when dealing with older people in the family.

Not the best of times for taking up dangerous sports or for getting a job as a deck hand on a submarine!

Play things safe, be on guard in affairs of the heart, and be patient if there is some setback to schedules and plans. Other people will be supportive in a number of different ways.

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(22nd November - 21st December) They say that pride comes before a fall, and this is a period in which, on more than one occasion, your pride will get the better of you.

While you might be right about almost everything, other people will kick back if you insist on measuring them by your standards.

Capricorn (22nd December - 19th January) Visits, visitors and reunions.

There’ll be someone staying for the weekend or a little longer. There’s a good outlook for career bunnies, with some promotion in the pipeline that you might (or might not) know about now, but which falls into place later in the summer.

Aquarius (20th January - 18th February) If you see something which you feel is wrong or unfair, let tact be the better part of valour and keep your mouth shut and your opinions to yourself. This is applicable to your working environment, but also in the home, and if someone is giving you a hard time say nothing and hold your temper.

Pisces (19th February - 20th March) A moody few weeks, especially for sensitive ladies and guys who are in contact with their feminine side.

A quiet time of questions, along

the lines of who and what is really important to you. Maybe you don’t form any hard and fast conclusions, but you do narrow the field and make some gentle efforts to get rid of some of the dead wood.

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ARIES (21st March - 19th April) This is something of a healing period, and whether we’re talking about broken hearts or broken legs, the energy is just the same! Where relationships are concerned there seems to be an enhanced quality of rapport and communication. There are some new friends to be made and travel aspects look good.

TAURUS (20th April - 20th May) You’re not going to like it, but this is a period in which a few major compromises and sacrifices may have to be made. On a more positive note, this should be a productive time for artistic Taureans who find a new muse or other creative inspiration.

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The White Rose Aircrew Association are a social society who meet a few times each month in various locations – mostly pubs – around York and Harrogate. Interested in maintaining links of comradeship between former aircrews and squadron s, The group enjoy lunches together while sharing memories in a relaxed and friendly atmo sphere. n Call 01765 640406.

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If you do, this lot want to hear from you. Parkinson’s UK, the charity that helps in seeking a cure for Parkinson’s Disease, are interested in hearing from those keen to fundraise. n Call 490987.

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Snap happy York residents unite – The Tang Hall Local History Group need your help for a new project. Members of the group are asking anybody with access to old photographs of York ’s shops and their customers to lend their memories. The display will be open for public viewing later on in the year. All photographs will be copied and returned with care. n Call 345942 or email tanghallhistor y@gmail.com.

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crew of hard working The Rotary Club of York, the dedicated s better for everybody in the people who actively seek to make thing do it all, from hosting dinners city, are looking for new members. They e – all in aid of very worthy to racing dragon boats on the River Ous in the Churchill Hotel, charities. They meet every Friday for lunch an invited guest speaker.

Bootham, and enjoy the wise words of n Visit www.yorkrotary.co.uk

blinded by the light Two inspirational people are sharing their stories this month to raise money for Friends International York.

Manfred Mann lead singer Paul Jones will be speaking with his wife Fiona at a fundraising evening on 5th July at St Michael le Belfrey Church on High Petergate from 7.45pm. The pair will share their story on how they found their Christian faith and will also showcase heartfelt songs from their album ‘Personal’. n Call 07900 998378.

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The folks at York Sports Club are holding a charity Toy Pig Race Night in aid of a variety of local children’s charities. The event will take place from 7pm on 28th June at York Sports Club and will raise money for the Georgina Grace Trust, York Young Carers, Hemi Chat and Candi. Companies can also sponsor a race for £20. n Call Ruth on 780880.

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The Dunnington Scout Group always is, along with their Beavers and Cubs divisions. But while the intrepid young explorers are out and about in nature, they need some inspiring adult supervision.

That could be you, if you’re keen to volunteer for an organisation that does a great deal for the community. n All training is provided, so if you want to help to keep scouting active in Dunnington, call 489364.

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We all remember that glo rious moment when the rather scrummy (get it?) Jonny Wilkinson won the World Cup for us in 200 3. Now it’s time for the ladies of Yor k to show the lads what they’re made of – York RI Ladies are looking out for new members to join the ir rugby union team.

Ladies of all skills can go alo ng to their training evenings every Tuesday at York RI RUFC on Shipton Road from 6.30-8 pm. The ladies also hold frequent socials. n Call 07762 035358 or email yorkriladies@gmail.com.

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Orchard Park Community Centre is waiting for your group or party celebration. Right in the middle of Huntington the centre is fully equipped and recently renovated. It would make the perfect venue to hire for whatever reason. Call 640632.

The centre is currently seeking dedicated committee members to have a say on how the centre is used. The next meeting is being held on 16th July at 7.30pm, so if you’ve got an opinion to be voiced, call 07837 133009.

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Well done Buzzing bookworm A gifted York poet has achieved recognition for her efforts by reaching the shortlist of the 2013 Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize. Anneliese Emmans Dean made the list with her debut book Buzzing!, which features poems and photos of her garden, aiming to amuse and teach six to 12-year-olds about wildlife. The prize awards English-language books that spread the message of science to people below the age of 14. The book is one of six in the running for the coveted prize, which will be judged by scientists and educationalists.

Anneliese was humbled that her book was up for the award. “I’m thrilled to be shortlisted for this important prize,” says Anneliese, “last year’s winner was Professor Lord Robert Winston!” Young people nationwide will also be able to cast votes, with the winner to be announced on 11th November. Good luck Anneliese!

Well designed They could have built themselves a new gallery, but instead the Royal Institute of British Architects decided to go with an existing location to host the York branch of the Love Architecture Festival 2013. Kentmere House Gallery on Scarcroft Hill will be part of a festival that covers England and Wales, bringing architecture alive through a range of walks, talks, tours and exhibitions.

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Kentmere House Gallery has collected a stunning range of paintings on an architectural theme, involving some local artists such as Rachael Burnett who paints interiors of York Minster that are alluring, mysterious and sensitive. n Visit www.kentmerehouse.co.uk or call 656507

Family fortunes Ladies at the Mount School can pat themselves on the back once again after raising a whopping £2,700 for charity at a recent Family Day. Local pupils and parents enjoyed craft stalls and games, before a finale with the school’s annual summer concert. The grand total includes £1,820 raised by the school’s upper sixth form at their Auction of Promises. The money will be donated towards the school’s three designated charities: Barnardo’s, the Okoraseona Kindergarten in Namibia and Cancer Research UK. Deputy Principal Victoria Sherwood praised the efforts of everybody involved, and gave a special mention to Deputy Head Girl Tori Ellis, who organised the Auction of Promises. “Supporting charitable causes is a vital part of school life at The Mount. This figure represents huge efforts from students, their families and our staff,” she said. Well done ladies!

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Mixed artistic bag

City sheen You’ve probably noticed something missing from the riverside over the past few weeks.

City Screen, York’s dynamic cinema and arts venue, has been whitewashed, closed up and generally quiet – except for the knocking of hammers and moaning of power tools. That is because your favourite picture house and café bar has undergone a massive refurbishment; the first given to the cinema since it opened in 2000. Fortunately the work is now complete, the windows have been wiped clean and the new and improved City Screen has reopened

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and is raring to go.

Pop down to Coney Street and see for yourself. The seats in all three auditoria have been replaced with more modern, comfortable ones, while downstairs the café bar and box office has also been given a new lease of life. What’s remained the same is the great range of independent films and blockbusters playing throughout the year. n Call 0871 902 5726.

St Mary’s, the converted church on Castlegate which now houses challenging exhibitions of art, is about to offer up another feast for our senses. As part of Tate’s touring Artist Rooms exhibitions, the work of American artist Bruce Nauman will come to York, complete with sculptures, neon pieces and video performances.

Nauman has exhibited across the globe, with displays including a large-scale sound installation in the Turbine Hall of the Tate Modern. The exhibition runs at St Marys from 26th July until 10th November. n Visit www.yorkstmarys.org.uk or call 687687.

Seeking artistic council?

If you thought a trip to the new City of York Council customer service centre on Station Rise would be boring, think again. West Offices, the new purposebuilt home of the council, is now splendidly decked-out with works of wonderful art, designed for you beautiful residents to enjoy. As well as the mind-bending wire installation by Susanne Davis in the central atrium, visitors will also benefit from Jo Fairfax’s projection of an old-fashioned station master and Rachel Welford’s etchings which reflect the shapes of York’s changing layouts. Also, digital experts Bright White have created an interpretation station where people can find out more about the artworks. n Visit www.york.gov.uk or call 551550.

For a hobby with real heat, why not try volcano chasing? It certainly beats stamp collecting, and was a firm favourite pastime of Victorian adventurer (and, winner of the ‘most heroic name ever’ competition) Tempest Anderson. One of York’s most famous sons, Tempest travelled the world photographing erupting volcanoes, visiting indigenous peoples and, we assume, declaring “What ho!” whenever possible. This month The Yorkshire Museum will host a display dedicated to his life and work, including objects used by the explorer and many of the photographs he took on his travels.

Tempest Anderson: Volcano Chaser commemorates the centenary of Tempest’s death and will open on 20th July upstairs in the Reading Room. Visit www. yorkshiremuseum.org.uk

York’s got talent If you’re a creative type who’d love to perform for a global audience, pay attention. City of York Council is looking for our city’s arts and cultural groups to take part in the 100 Days Cultural Festival next year, which is planned to take place in the 100 days leading up to the Tour de France. Participants could get the opportunity to entertain the crowds at Le Grand Départ next year, and as the event is watched by 3.5 billion people each year they could be performing to an even bigger audience. The Arts Council England announced recently they plan to award Yorkshire £1 million funding to support delivery of the countywide festival – and there is still a chance for you to get involved.

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same great bargain The summer wouldn’t be complete without a weekend spent in musical bliss at The Galtres Festival – Yorkshire’s answer (and we think a far better alternative) to Glastonbury. It might be all change for the festival’s venue this year, with the fun and frolics moving up the road to the idyllic Duncombe Park, but we’re still very happy to announce the usual discounted ticket prices, exclusive to Your Local Link readers. When ordering your tickets simply quote ‘Locallink767’ to get £3 off a day ticket, £5.40 off a weekend ticket and £15 off a family ticket. By ‘eck, there’s nowt so good as a discount, especially while enjoying the likes of Maximo Park, The Undertones, Reef, The Stranglers and many more top bands.

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My kingdom for a body

It seems that King Richard III is finally returning to York after all.

It won’t be the king’s recently unearthed remains, as many of us have petitioned for, but rather the reconstruction of Dickie’s regal head. From July until October the head, made using detailed scans of the King’s skull, will be on display at the Yorkshire Museum as part of a new exhibition entitled Richard III: Rumour and Reality. A whole year of events and activities across the city are planned, highlighting Richard’s connection to York and helping to sift the facts from the fiction. Apart from the exhibition at the museum, there will also be walking tours throughout the city and performances of Shakespeare’s play at The Theatre Royal. n www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk

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The making of York The Rowntree family had a massive impact upon York, and not just by inventing the KitKat. Today The Rowntree Society continue the incredible work begun

by Joseph Rowntree himself, acting for social change and reform. The society is happy to announce that their new website is up and running, detailing the vital history of the society and the Rowntree family before them. n To find out what important part the chocolate dynasty played in York’s past and see what the society doing today, visit www.rowntreesociety.org.uk

Ivories will be tinkled You don’t have to go far this month to sample the very best in concert pianist music, because it’s right here in York. Emmanuel Vass, fresh from his national tour, returns to the city to join forces with stalwart concert performers the York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir and The Rodillian Singers. St Olave’s School will play host to the event on 6th July, in which Emmanuel will perform an eclectic musical medley including Bach, Chopin, Queen and even the James Bond theme.

Seems this young maestro has a view to a kill – kill your boredom that is. n Call 728423.

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Federation of small businesses (York branch) Meet on the third Monday of the month at the Riverside Farm in Skelton, York YO30 1XJ. Call 629777.

York business networking 2nd, 16th and 30th July 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 Every first Tuesday evening of the month from 7-9pm and every third Thursday morning from 11am to 1pm at Holiday Inn, Tadcaster Road. ‘Let’s Talk’ workshop by Lynn Gregory 2nd July, Holiday Inn at 6pm.

Google Analytics with Sally Trousdale 9th July, Brayton Community Centre, Foxhill Lane at 7pm.

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Business Hero As part of our Hero series, we look at who inspires some of our business gurus. Next up, Damian Cruden, Artistic Director at York Theatre Royal.

My business hero is Mike Kenny, who is in the business of writing plays. I’m in the business of directing plays, so it’s a good combination!

He’s a hero because he believes in the power of theatre and creates work that lets others in, which is the trick to give people enough to stimulate their interest whilst leaving them room to use their own imagination. Mike is deft and skilled, and he’s good for theatre because he writes plays that are suitable for all ages, and because he respects the audience. Without work like his there would be no business like show business.

Mike Kenny’s latest work, The Legend of King Arthur, is playing at York Theatre Royal from 24th July – 31st August. n Visit www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk or call 623568.

EborAcumen celebrate move Accountancy firm EborAcumen have recently moved to a new office location at 136 Boroughbridge Road, and will mark the move with a special offer for readers of Your Local Link. “No sole trader business should be paying more than £1 per day pro-rata for a set of accounts and a tax return if their turnover is below the VAT threshold,” says Steve Buttle, who will guarantee this pledge for the first 25 new clients who call and mention this article. Having worked in the accounting profession for over 25 years, Steve offers a quality, cost effective service to new and already established businesses, along with his experienced team at EborAcumen. Services include freelance management accounts and consultancy, as well as traditional accountancy assistance. n Call 07808 173996.

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business Damian Cruden award win York Theatre Royal’s Artistic Director was recently voted York Tourism Ambassador at the Visit York Awards. Damian Cruden attended the event at York Racecourse with colleagues from the York Theatre Royal team, who also celebrated after winning Visitor Experience of the Year for 2012’s Mystery Plays. Damian, who is originally from Glasgow, has lived in York for 15 years and has directed some of the theatre’s most successful productions, such as The Railway Children at the National Railway Museum and the York Mystery Plays. The director’s next project will be The Legend of King Arthur this summer.

Visit www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk or call 623568. See Damian’s Business Hero on the previous page

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There will soon be a brand new artist appearing in the podcast section of iTunes; none other than City of York Council. The council will soon start to broadcast cabinet meetings over the internet and make them available for politically-keen residents.

There will be a webcast of the meeting on 16th July and the council want to hear your feedback.

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Not for profit funding programme launches Local groups and organisations who have ideas about how to make their area a better place to live are invited to apply for funding through a programme by The People’s Health Trust. Active Communities North Yorkshire and York – a funding programme for local people wanting to create fairer places to grow, live, work and age – will invest in projects that support people living in the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods of North Yorkshire and York. Between £5000 and £25,000 in funding will be offered a year, for two years. The closing date for applications is 15th July. n Visit www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk

National Railway Museum wins coveted award Staff at the National Railway Museum have been celebrating recently after winning Conference Venue of the Year at 2013’s Visit York Tourism Awards.

The prize was awarded after the venue’s conference centre underwent a major refurbishment in April, adding a branded entrance, new furniture and wall prints to the facilities. The centre, which has served 20,000 corporate clients over the 2012-2013 financial year, was refurbished as part of a wider scale transformation of the Station Hall. The conference centre has seen its six suites renamed after some of the museum’s most famous locos, such as the Mallard and the Rocket. n Visit www.nrm.org.uk or call 08448 153139.

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The time to gloat is over (or is it?) as Australia arrive on these shores, seemingly in turmoil ahead of their bid to reclaim The Ashes. When I was growing up, England used to take all day to get out their opening batsman before facing another seven to eight world class batsmen. When that was all over, we had a turn in bat (a bit like in PE at school) though that wasn’t for long as we had to contend with Shane Warne spinning the ball all over the place. Now the words ‘world class’ and ‘Australia’ are only really banded about in the same sentence when Kylie releases a new single, or Shane Warne is too consumed with Liz Hurley and protecting each strand of his hair to bail them out. However, write them off at your peril; they said Home and Away would die moving to Channel Five and someone told me that it’s still going.

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Last month I saw England beat New Zealand at Headingley during their impressive series win ahead of Australia touching down. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day despite needing to take out a second mortgage to afford a bacon sandwich, and Jonathan Trott playing cautiously towards the end of the day with the slowest innings known to man. Despite England’s unassailable lead only being under threat by the strong prediction of rain the next day, Trotty negatively protected the lead rather than extending it. Post-match he defended his snail’s pace by saying “You shouldn’t be dictated by the weather”. What

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does that mean exactly? Would he still hold a family barbeque if there was a snow storm? Whilst Trott was taking 50 balls per run scored, one bloke supplied some end of game entertainment by running onto the pitch. I usually don’t approve of pitch invaders but this man attempted to run the full length of the boundary line, chased by hapless security. About halfway through he stopped – we presumed because he was too tired to continue his quest, but no. He took his shoes off as they were clearly a hindrance, then preceded to shimmy his way past another two stewards.

I don’t think I have ever got this far in a column without mentioning my beloved York City. July sees pre-season get into full swing and at the time of writing last season’s saviour Nigel Worthington has begun the reshaping of the squad with the signings of Hereford’s striker Ryan Bowman, as well as Estonia International (with an impressive 50 caps to his name) Sander Puri signing on for the Minstermen. Games at Bootham Crescent ahead of York City’s second season back in the football league come against Huddersfield (16th), Blackpool (20th), Leicester (24th) and Sheffield United (27th).

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By the time you are reading this we will be well into Wimbledon. Hopefully Andy Murray will have recovered from his injuries that forced him to pull out of the French Open and he can match his Olympic Gold success on Centre Court. Maybe after the getting the Grand Slam monkey off his back, Murray can cement his place in history with that Wimbledon win and who knows, he may even smile if he does!

Maybe Laura Robson is also still flying the flag too.

Boxing clever In the boxing world, a year on from the Haye-Chisora escapades that dragged the sport through the mud, boxing has made the news for the right reasons since the Froch-Kessler rematch which caught everyone’s attention. It was an epic fight between two warriors that ended in both side by side, full of respect for one another. I had to laugh in the build up when people were tweeting their favourite rematches such as Eubank vs Benn, Ali vs Frazier and Leonard vs Holmes, and one guy suggested Rocky against Apollo Creed. To be fair that was a decent bout.

Local sport In the local boxing scene, 6th July sees Harry Matthews take on Sam Sheedy in his bid to secure his first win since teaming up again with York trainer Glenn Banks. Also, Graham Fearn, who has had many fights publicised in Your Local Link, has come out of retirement for a bout against Robbie Barrett on the same bill. Fearn, who is now 38 and last fought on the Ricky Hatton bill, said reasons for lacing up the gloves once more included a mixture of the love of the game and hoping to regain the feeling of the arm being raised at the end of the battle. We wish him all the best.

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It runs off anything from twigs, pinecones and pellets – whatever you find laying around on the ground. This is a great camping gadget because the two most basic needs of any human being are to eat and check Facebook. £149 Available (appropriately) from www.firebox.com Gadget rating 9/10.

Musuc Bag. Now that you’re fed and your phone is charged, surely it’s time to grab some Zs? You could climb into a conventional sleeping bag and zip yourself up for the night. You could, if you’re boring. The Musuc Bag is a sleeping bag with arms and legs,

Heading out into the great outdoors doesn’t mean you have to leave your fancy tech behind.

Boginabag. No, not one of the Welsh villages you’ll be passing through on your way to the campsite, but actually something you’ll need when you get there. At least once a day if all is well. Boginabag (Bog-in-abag) is the solution to stinky campsite latrines and will save you from getting eaten to death by ants in the woods. Simply unfold, insert a fresh bag to the convenient hole, then bombs away. Once the mission is complete, remove the bag, dispose of it carefully then fold up the chair until the next time. Which, judging by the suspicious way your campmate cooked those burgers, could be anytime soon. £19.99 Available from www.amazon.co.uk Gadget rating 7/10.

giving you – the modern camper – the freedom to move around, sit snugly by the fire and even wave at passing rescue helicopters. If the summer is disappointingly predictable this year, and you must keep wrapped up throughout your camping trip, the Musuc Bag will

do the job with style, as you trot about pretending to be Bear Grylls. When it’s time to sleep, simply lay down. Ooo, you’re so rugged. £88.99 Available from www.lazyboneuk.com Gadget rating 8/10.

Smartphone APPS Runtastic Road Bike. Take your cycling to a new level with the ultimate road biking performance app, which transforms your smartphone into a bike computer.

Snapchat. The fastest way to share a photo or video with friends. You control how long your friends can view your message – simply set the timer for up to ten seconds and send.

Google Translate. Break through language barriers and translate text and speech between more than 70 languages.

The Pocket Scavenger. This app forces you to interact with the environment around you by scavenging for random objects and photographing them.

Haunting Melissa. Part game, part episodic horror story, this app is a new take on entertainment and will tell the spooky tale of a haunting.

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That’s’ why we got this nifty tent from Asaklitt and promptly assembled it in Sales Manager Sarah’s back garden. Although the label says it’s for three people we happily discovered that the duel-layered tent could comfortably accommodate more than that. Quick and easy to put up, this bargain priced dome tent is perfect for camping trips and festivals. £31.99 Available from www.clasohlson.com Gadget rating 10/10 See what we made of it at www.youtube.com/locallinkyork

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We have all the latest news from things that go vroom, plus a new car maintenance tips section!

Three and a half months of keeping them peeled.

Hello motorists. Do you know that on average you are wasting 106 days of your precious time on earth trying to find a parking space? Well you are, according to a survey carried out by www.parkatmyhouse.com. The website also discovered that the average time it takes to find a space in most major cities is over six minutes, which over the course of your life certainly adds up. The survey also suggested that people can get so put off by the stresses of parking in town that they are increasingly turning to the internet to get all their pretty stuff. So if you want the shopping centre of York to continue thriving, catch the bus.

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• Keep you windows slightly open to get the hot air out and cooler air in. Not too open though.

• Keep possessions, like CDs and mp3 players, covered and out of sight. Under the seats would be a good place to keep them cool, or even better, in the boot.

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Holiday home Make your home look like a beachside getaway with our selection of Mediterraneanthemed décor.

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We love the clever ceiling insulation solution at Hobgate – it keeps your conservatory cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

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Our columnists are really very clever people – from Matt Todd’s dummies’ guide on home gadgets, to our fantastic gardening columns by Dean’s, Brunswick and Browns, we’ve got your home and garden queries covered.

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Go green No, we’re not talking about becoming eco-warriors – though of course the planet will thank you if you do. Last month we were all about citrus, and we’re still loco about lime this month as we celebrate green accessories and furniture for the home.

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Create a fresh feel in a cream room with statement pieces in a grassy or minty shade, or use emerald teamed with cobalt for a bejewelled look.

Green is a great colour for offices, too, as it’s very calming. We’re speaking from experience – it’s company policy on deadline that if any of us get too stressed we have to spend five minutes facing the lime coloured feature wall.

Petal power Nothing says summertime like flowers, and we’re huge fans of ditsy floral prints at the moment. They look great on accessories like tea towels and cushions, though we’d avoid getting a three piece suite in a floral print, as it could look dated very quickly.

Of course, you can’t go wrong with the real deal, either – check out our Garden section to get yourself some beautiful blooms.

Fox head lampshade, £25, Fab, 00800 7645 3546, eu.fab.com

In the shade “Whatcha know about wearing a fur fox skin?” sings Macklemore in the popular song ‘Thrift Shop’ (thanks Krystal), and the answer is not a lot, as we much prefer the synthetic kind. However, we’re very much a fan of the fox head lampshade from Fab, pictured.

It’s just one of a range of shades that we have fallen in love with, as we think it’s high time we made our light

fittings the centre of attention again.

Whether you go for a funky fox head or a timeless art deco style, give your lamps some lovin’.

Deco décor The Great Gatsby effect hasn’t stopped at pencil moustaches and slick hairstyles; it’s taken over the world of interiors too, with art deco home accessories becoming hot property. Think mirrors and bevelled edges – like this set of photo frames from Argos, £19.99 – and prints of old film posters, angular lines and that tell-tale stylised fan shape. Your home will have never looked so chic.

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sort who are restricted to wipe-clean laminate or wood flooring. However, this is being written by people who are so clumsy that they should really still be using beakers with lids. If you aren’t as daft, just get someone in to clean your carpet to make sure it looks as good as new – check out the pages in this section for local carpet cleaning services who’ll be happy to help. But still – go with a more exciting colour than beige…

Comic strip catastrophe We joked in the office this month about how great it would be to have Super Ted wallpaper in our living rooms, but when we actually thought about it, how creepy would it be?

Let’s face it, any visitors would be unlikely to return, and we’re pretty sure that we’d end up having some rather disturbing dreams. Leave the themed wallpaper to the kids.

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Sun, sea… and style Bring the holiday vibe to your home with our pick of gorgeous Mediterranean-inspired décor.

Exotic designs

This silky Moroccan-inspired cushion and throw set is available in deep turquoise and cerise. £49.99 Bensons for Beds within Harveys at Clifton Moor 692793 www.bensonsforbeds.co.uk

Twinkle, twinkle This set of six tealight holders are the perfect colours to make your mantelpiece feel Mediterranean. £14.95 Dotcomgiftshop www.dotcomgiftshop.com 0208 7462473

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Delicious dish

Not only does this tagine look gorgeous, it’ll make a mean dinner too. £24 Debenhams, Davygate www.debenhams.com

Golden light

Create a seductive Moroccan feel with this gorgeous lantern. £16, Wilkinsons, Clifton Moor www.wilko.com 691562

Bold and bright

We love the bold design of this cushion, but it’s the fabulous Mediterranean colours that make it a real eye-catcher. £45 Stuff of Dreams 01280 820533 www.stuffofdreams.com

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Rock the boat No self respecting Mediterranean party would be complete without olives. Serve yours in style with this natty little olive boat and cocktail picks. £10.99 Barnitts, Colliergatewww.barnitts.co.uk 629429

See the sea

Aptly, this rug is part of the ‘Oceans’ range at Plantation Rug Company – it reminds us of the colour of the sea.

From £125 Plantation Rug Company www.plantationrug.co.uk 0800 012 1511

Go low

Low hanging pendant lights are the height of Mediterranean chic, and we think this tassled one is an absolute beauty. £275. French Bedroom Company www.frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk 08456 448022

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n the o te a d to p u p e e K ds latest design tren & proper ty news Check out Howard’s column in the Family section for more Marsbased fun.

Bored of the living room decor? want to go. Once there, the chosen first few will build homes, and power plants and explore the planet’s surface, with more and more people arriving regularly. The proposed buildings look dome-like and fairly generic so all you interior designers need to apply straight away – help get Mars funky. n Visit www.mars-one.com

Move to Mars then. Dutch company Mars One are currently accepting applications from wannabe Martians, as they prepare to establish the first human colony on the red planet. So far around 200,000 people have applied and it is thought that by the close of applications at the end of August nearly half a million people will

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Next time you feel like indulging in a little Spanish cooking, try this saffron substitute in your paella. Saffron is worth its weight in gold, and costs a fair bit as well – replace with turmeric to keep the costs down without compromising el sabor.*

Treading on eggshells It’s every baker’s worst nightmare – you’re halfway through a cake and realise you’re short of an egg. For cakes that use raising agents, such as baking powder or self-raising flour, replace the egg with one tablespoon of vinegar.

Sub-zero Make your parsley last for ages by popping it in the freezer in a polythene bag. When it comes to garnishing your favourite dish, remove from the freezer and rub the bag between your hands – the parsley won’t need chopping and you’ll save on the washing up.

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Dummies’ guide to:

getting it to work Electrical expert Matt Todd makes it easy to understand the latest technology.

Wouldn’t it be great if things just worked?

Luckily, help is at hand in the form of some forward thinking leading manufacturers who recognised that if their products did amazing things, it’s no good if Doris from Southbank can’t make them do those amazing things without having to take an evening class in AV electronics.

up and again use the same remote control; there’s no need to buy eleventy different cables when one will do the job. Living with your electrical products becomes simpler and more fun. Don’t believe me?

Pop in and see how things just work when you know how.

The technology I’m talking about makes it easier than ever for your equipment to talk to each other and to the wider world, and you no longer need to know the science and minutiae of all this technology.

Manufacturers like Sony and Panasonic have finally made their machines speak a common language. They can talk to each other down a common lead and only one item needs to be connected to the web for them all to share the link.

On a completely different subject a huge well done to the gals and guys at Your Local Link – ten years is a great achievement and you have my continued support.

But are you bothered about all this anyway?

Well if you like things to ’just work’ then yes! Your TV, Bluray and recorder can now use the same remote control; your sound system will automatically take over from the speakers in your TV when it’s powered

For advice on all things electrical, visit www.htodd.co.uk or call 628676.

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Do you dread opening the door of your oven?

Apart from the metal grill onto which you delicately slide frozen pizzas, does the inside look as if a bunch of dragons have had a party in there?

If so, don’t be a diva about it – call in the Oven Diva! Part of Domestic Divas, the cleaning experts (who are also celebrating a birthday this month – four years of happy scrubbing) will come to you with their special mobile oven cleaning service, to thoroughly clean all aspects your precious cooker using non-caustic and non-toxic products to achieve excellent results. Your oven will be so clean you could eat your dinner off it! So give your oven it’s sparkle back. n Call 653711 visit www.domestic-divas.co.uk

Keeping it in the family Everyone in York knows that if you’re hunting for something vital for your home – be it a pack of tungsten tipped screws or a nice throw cushion – you’ll probably find yourself on Colliergate.

Barnitts, the home of home improvement, are joining Your Local Link in a joint birthday celebration. However, there are quite a few more candles on their cake than ours, as the department store has been in current Managing Director Paul Thompson’s family for a whole century! Paul’s grandfather, an apprentice to the George Barnitt who opened the store in 1896, bought the business and 1913 and passed it down to his descendants. Barnitts has since gone from strength to strength, ever expanding, enlarging and offering a greater range of products. Here’s to the next 100 years. n Visit www.barnitts.co.uk or call 629429.

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Conserve the cool To the conservatory! Ah yes, the perfect place in the house to spend a bit of time now the weather has improved. But what’s that – it’s like an oven in there and the house plants have wilted through heat exhaustion? You should have got the conservatory from Roof Revive. They have patented a revolutionary new kind of roof that helps keep the conservatory comfortable throughout the year – cool in summer and warm in winter. Should the bottom fall out of the sky this summer, the roof even helps to reduce the noise of rain. n So if you’re planning to modernise your conservatory, or to get a brand spanking new one, call Roof Revive today. Call 0800 6128548.

New name, same great service Well, to be honest, it’s an old name; because the team at Super Save, the heaven of household furnishings on Fossgate, have changed their name back to what it was when the store first opened 60 years ago. Connolly’s Home Style will continue to provide York with a massive range of soft furnishings, madeto-measure curtains, bedding, hardware, electrical goods, glassware… in fact if they don’t stock it, you won’t want it. Family run and in a great central location, Connolly’s Home Style places enormous emphasis on the quality of their products and the friendliness of their staff. n Call 625735.

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Ah, the great outdoors. Make the most of your garden this month with our selection of accessories and furniture for a fantastic al fresco feast.

Ice ice baby This nifty bowl from Barnitts has a compartment for ice to keep your salad leaves fresh and crisp.

Light up the night Impress your guests with a colour changing lightshow – on your table. It’s powered by a solar panel, too, so it’s eco-friendly. £199.99 Lakeland, High Ousegate www.lakeland.co.uk 627737

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£16.35 Barnitts, Colliergate

Strawberry fields forever You’ll want to avoid accidental bush tucker trials, so keep the grubs away from your grub with a pretty food net. £6.40 BHS, Monks Cross www.bhs.co.uk 672320

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Pretty picnic This vintage picnic mat will add a touch of retro kitsch to your al fresco fun. £5.99 Dunelm, Clifton Moor 692229

£495 Halo Cooltouch www.haloproduct.com 0207 19 54321

Stand under my umbrella The graphic print of this parasol will brighten up the garden so much you’ll even want to eat outside when it’s raining.

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Daddy cool The wonders of technology, eh? The Halo Cooltouch Classic barbecue remains cool on the outside even when it’s hot on the inside.

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Andale, Andale Arriba, arriba! Honour everyone’s favourite Mexican mouse Speedy Gonzales by squeezing fresh lemon juice directly into your drink with this cute sombrero-shaped juicer. By the way, if anyone knows what that catchphrase of his actually means, please get in touch…

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Hogging the hedges Not all hedgehogs are as quick as Sonic it would seem, and after the long cold winter many of our prickly pals have had a bit of bother getting going after hibernation.

According to Emma Farley, local hedgehog enthusiast, the creatures are already one of the most endangered species in Britain and many hedgehogs might not have survived winter’s chill. Those that did need your help! Leave a shallow dish of water out at night, along with some meat-based cat food, and whenever digging around in compost and moving garden rubbish be sure to check for any hoggies first.

More information about how to help hedgehogs can be found at www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk

Growing pride

Share and share alike If the summer has finally arrived in your garden and your crops of fruit and vegetables are both bountiful and plentiful, think of your fellow lessfortunate comrades. If you have more produce that you can use, why not share with some friends – and maybe even get some different treats for yourself – at the next Creating Cooperative Communities event?

St Mary’s church, Wigginton, will play host to the great swap on 13th July, 1.30-2.30pm, where everyone is welcome to pop along and share their produce, or take someone else’s. Call 760659.

If you were looking for a volunteering opportunity to ‘get your teeth into’ (tee hee) then you should consider signing up for York Get Growing. They are looking for Food Champions to help with community growing projects across the city. Prior horticultural experience isn’t necessary – all you need is enthusiasm for plants and vegetables enjoy getting to grips with nature and love to make new friends.

If you can ‘dig it’ (ha ha) then call 644300.

Judge Shed It’s that time of year again! You’ll be going out(house) of your mind for this year’s National Shed Week, from 1st July. The highlight of the week (which we think should be a holiday – one spent in a shed) is the revealing of the coveted Shed of the Year 2013. Thousands of sheds have been entered for judging – who will win?

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Lavender Fans of the purple spikes are in for a treat over the next two months as lavender begins to bloom in abundance. Easy to grow, lavender flowers into beautiful looking and smelling purple tops, above long green stems.

If you grow enough of it, lavender can be used for a multitude of things such as perfumes, oils and even cooking.

Common Newt Now that the newts’ breeding season is over and the tadpoles have turned into juveniles, it’s possible to see the wee amphibians scurrying around on dry land. They tend to prefer damp places like under large rocks, in and around composts heaps and in log piles. Newts tend to venture out at night in search of food (worms and slugs go down a treat) which they catch by projecting their tongues.

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FOCUS ON:

Clematis

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

Care

Clematis must surely be one of the best climbing plants anyone could wish to grow. There are numerous colours and shades which make these gorgeous climbers popular plants. First introduced in 1569 was Clematis viticella, and over the ensuing years other species were brought from Europe where they were used in various hybridising programmes to produce new varieties.

It wasn’t until the 19th century that the large flowered varieties, which are so admired today, were introduced from China and were hugely popular with Victorian gardeners.

Clematis should be planted at least 12 inches (30cm) away from the wall or fence that you intend it to climb and the base of the plant should preferably be in the shade. However, if this is not possible, apply a layer of gravel over the root zone. If you are short on space there are a few varieties of Clematis that can be grown in pots such as Nelly Moser, Jackmanii and Vyvian Pennel.

Types Clematis fall into three groups, which flower at different times and therefore require different pruning. The first kind flower in early spring from buds produced on the previous season’s growth. Prune these back as soon as possible after bloom, around June/July, as this allows time for new growth to produce flower buds for the next season. Varieties of these include Montana, Alpina and Macropetala.

The second kind are large flowered and hybrid Clematis which bloom in mid-May to June on

short stems from last season’s growth and often again in late summer on new growth. Prune in February or March by removing dead and weak stems. Examples of this group are Nelly Moser, Niobe and The President.

The third group flower on the last two to three feet of the current season’s growth. In February or March cut back to a height of about two or three feet. Some examples are Ernest Markham, Jackmanii and viticella varieties.

All Clematis need some form of support to make them climb, which can either be in the form of wooden or plastic trellis or a wire framework. If growing in pots a tripod of bamboo canes can be used, but Clematis can also be trained to grow through trees and shrubs.

As with most plants Clematis can be susceptible to problems, the major one being Clematis wilt.

The symptoms of this are a rapid collapse and browning of the leaves and stems. If this happens the affected parts of the plant should be pruned and destroyed and the soil around it should be treated. It takes around two months for recovery but generally the plant will grow back.

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h c t a P ’ Kids If the sun fails to shine this summer you could always bring the desert to your home by making a prickly cactus garden!

WHAT YOU NEED: A large bowel or container, some crocks (broken pots), sand, compost, pebbles and stone and a few interesting cacti from your local garden centre.

HOW TO: Place the crocks at the bottom of the container and cover with layer of sand. Mix more sand into the compost and fill the container almost to the top. Next you need to sort your cacti. If you have some without prickles, plant them into the compost making sure they are firmly embedded. As for the prickly ones, carefully lift them into the compost (still inside their own little pots) and plant them, hiding the tops of the pots with the pebbles and stones.

There’s your desert garden!

Water the whole lot with a watering can and place on a sunny windowsill. The cacti will only need watering whenever the soil is completely dry. Complete the scene with a few thirsty looking cowboy action figures.

Psst! Learn how to talk to your cacti like a real cowboy in the Family section!

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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…

Best of friends A popular practice in organic fruit and vegetable production is the use of companion planting. That is when two or more crops are grown together for the benefit of one or all. A variety of plants grown together not only creates an interesting and colourful plot, but also attracts beneficial insects and deters pests. Some interactions are so commonplace you most likely already practice some form on a routine basis. Plants can be good companions for many different reasons and here are a few suggestions for you to try: Plant carrots alongside onions, leeks or chives. Their strong scent hides the plant and reduces attacks from carrot root-fly, basil and tomatoes are not only great combinations in the kitchen, but enjoy the same warm growing conditions. Add asparagus to this combination and the tomato will repel the asparagus beetle and in return a root secretion from the asparagus kills a nematode that attacks tomato roots.

beans to climb through sweetcorn, which thrives on nitrogen rich soil. When planting out your beans, sow some sweet pea seeds between the plants and as they germinate they will follow the beans up the poles. The sweet peas will attract pollinators which in turn will increase your bean yield.

Oh bee hive!

Encourage honey and bumble bees by providing a continuous supply of nectar and pollen. They will in turn pollinate fruiting plants. The trick is to provide a range of different plants that flower over a long season. Borage, monarda, lavender, poached egg plant, oregano, thyme, rosemary, sage and alpine strawberries are all attractive to bees and look great when planted with vegetables. Plant yarrow, hyssop and calendula to attract hoverflies. The adults will lay their eggs around these plants and the larvae will feed on aphids.

An enriching relationship All bean species are leguminous meaning they have the ability to enrich the soil with nitrogen from the air. With the exception of the onion family they work well with many popular vegetables including carrots, brassicas and beets. Allow French beans or runner

Leave unwanted brassicas, leeks and onions to flower as they not only add interest, but are very attractive to bees.

JOBS FOR July 3 Plant out leeks 3 Sow spring cabbage 3 Lift garlic and allow drying

before storing 3 Harvest summer fruits 3 Regularly check plants for pest

and disease 3 Weed and water as necessary

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Unsoiled If you want to give your plants and vegetables the very best possible start, consider ditching the soil. Hydroponics is a method of growing without using soil, instead giving the plants all the nutrients they require via water. Cultivating plants like this can produce much bigger yields of fruit, vegetables and flowers than the conventional method – but you may need to talk to the experts first. Hydroponica, recently opened up in Upper Poppleton, stocks everything you need to get growing. From grow tents and lighting kits, to nutrients and airflow systems, Hydroponica has it all – and a whole load of help and friendly advice to boot. n Visit www.hydroponica.biz or call 786737.

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Ask Chris...

Got a gardening question?

Chris Brown from Brown’s Nurseries can help

Q.

I have a large Magnolia tree in my garden. Is it possible to prune it?

In general, avoid pruning established Magnolias unless essential. Many species bleed and should only be pruned from summer to before mid-winter. Where light pruning is necessary to shape young plants or restrict growth, prune in mid-summer. For those that flower before or with the new leaves, prune in spring, and prune the late flowering species as new growth begins. Many Magnolias break from old wood and respond well, if necessary, to hard pruning at the correct season.

Recovery is slow. Trees usually direct their energy into wound healing in the first year, producing new growth only in subsequent years.

Q.

My Roses have blotches on the top of their leaves. What is it and how can I prevent it?

The patches can be caused by one of two diseases that Roses attract. The first is powdery mildew, which isn’t usually seen before May. The symptoms include powdery off-white patches, or a more extensive covering develops on leaves, stems and buds. Leaves

may turn yellow or purple, and wither and drop prematurely, while buds may fail to open.

The second disease is Rose Black Spot, which is extremely common. The symptoms are dark brown or black coalescing blotches with irregular margins, which appear from late spring onwards on both leaf surfaces. The leaves frequently turn yellow and drop prematurely, and severe attacks sometimes result in seriously weakened shoots.

There are some resistant rose bush varieties including Blessings, National Trust, Peace, Picture, Troika, Super Star, and Uncle Walter. Alternatively, ask at a good nursery for advice on newer varieties. Most garden centres stock a rose spray that contains a fungicide and an insecticide, which will help with the blotches and also control aphids.

Q.

I have heavy clay soil in my garden. Could you please recommend some shrubs?

If you have a classic clay soil, one that is heavy and sticky when wet and shrinks and cracks when dry, it is a good idea to try to improve it. You can do this by careful drainage and by adding liberal amounts of coarse grit frequently, together with rough fibrous organic matter – but avoid working clay soil when it is wet.

However, despite the doom and gloom that is commonly associated with heavy clay, there are is a large and diverse selection of shrubs that can thrive in such soils.

Here are a few that you could use: Cotinus ‘Royal Purple’, Cytisus ‘All Gold’, Deutzia, Kerria, Magnolia, Rhododendron, Ribes, Sambucus, Spiraea, Viburnum, Berberis, Chaenomeles, Escallonia, Hydrangea, Philadelphus, Potentilla, Pyracantha, Skimmia

Happy digging – it’s better than going to the gym!

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Open Gardens Every spring and summer the National Garden Scheme offers a wealth of beautiful gardens open to the public – here are our favourites for July.

KELBERDALE, WETHERBY ROAD, KNARESBOROUGH, YORKSHIRE, HG5 8LN This owner-made garden overlooking the River Nidd has won three national awards. An alpine house sits among a large herbaceous border, colourful beds, a pond with a bog garden and a gazebo with a cottage garden. The garden is also home to vegetable patches and wild flowers, with 80 different species of birds frequently visiting. Open 3rd July 10am-4pm.

CAWOOD GARDENS, CAWOOD, SELBY YO8 3UG A pretty riverside walk links these two contrasting gardens, situated between a memorial garden and the remains of Cawood Castle. While one is a small garden with pagoda scenery and tranquil pools, the other is an owner-designed flower arranger’s garden with herbaceous borders, trees and shrubs. The gardens also feature a vegetable garden and summerhouse, offering views across the countryside. Open 13th and 14th July 12-5pm.

REWELA COTTAGE, SKEWSBY, YORKSHIRE YO61 4SG This ¾ acre ornamental garden offers full disabled access, and the area features a variety of trees, shrubs and architectural plants. There are full descriptions of the unusual flora, which are housed alongside a breeze house, pergola, pond and natural stone sunken garden. Open 21st July 12-5pm.

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Got a problem with your pet?

Tracey Pulleyn of Minster Vets has the answer!

Q.

Perfect Ponds

Graham from Pond Planet offers top tips on making the most of your pond and looking after the fish who call it home.

Water temperatures are now high enough to feed summer growth foods. Choose a quality, high protein food to improve the condition and size of your fish. Look out for foods with added Spirulina, which is a proven natural colour enhancer.

The increased feeding due to warmer weather increases the burden on your pond filter. During this period the filters fulfil an important function by biologically breaking down the chemical waste your fish produce. Filters should be checked and cleaned regularly at this time of year. Make sure to take the time to thoroughly wash mechanical and biological filter media with pond water, not tap water, so as not to damage the beneficial bacteria which colonise within your filter.

Strong excessive growths of pond plants can occur due to high nutrient conditions which can lead to unruly surface growths and extensive root systems. This leaves little or no open areas for your fish. Cut back these growths to provide vital swim space for your fish. High nutrient conditions can be reduced by undertaking a partial water change of up to 20%. n For advice, call Pond Planet on 01347 811897.

Is it dangerous for a chinchilla to eat wood? Ours eats and chews all of his toys that we buy.

When choosing wood for your chinchilla, care is required. Any wood collected to use for chewing should be absolutely pesticide-free, and not treated, glued or painted. Collected wood should also be soaked in hot water, and then dried.

You can also purchase chew sticks commercially such as rabbit apple sticks, and safe toys from reputable pet stores.

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I have a new kitten: at what age should I let him out and get him neutered and when should I start his jabs?

We recommend that kittens are vaccinated from nine weeks of age. The vaccine is given in a two-part course, given three weeks apart. We would recommend that kittens are vaccinated against Feline Flu, Enteritis and Leukaemia. At six months of age we advise that cats are neutered. This requires them to have a general anaesthetic. You will need to leave your cat at the vet’s for the morning so that the operation can be performed. Most patients are able to go home that afternoon as long as they have recovered well from the anaesthetic. Once he has recovered from the surgery and been given his final check post-operation, then he should be able to venture out of the house. You may wish to get a harness for him initially, and take him out into the garden on a leash.

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BILL Trendy monochrome moggy Bill is a beautiful kitty who will make the perfect addition to any home with older children.

Bill loves to be the centre of the attention and would ideally like to live in a home where she is the sole pet.

RALEIGH Charismatic domestic long-hair Raleigh is a sociable young man who came to the RSPCA after his owners couldn’t cope with the amount of cats they had at home. He is a friendly moggy and can live with other cats, dogs and families of all ages.

n If you’re interested in finding out more about these adorable moggies call 760356.

SASHA Timid Staffy Sasha came into the Animal Home as a stray and as such can be a little shy, but is very affectionate when she gets to know people and is happy to smother anybody with hugs and kisses. She has been with the RSPCA for over a year and looks forward to being the only pet in a loving family.

CALVIN Extra-friendly Calvin is a cheeky chappy who loves to play. He is a very active pooch and would love an owner who likes to take him on long walks, and may benefit from a little training, as he does not like to be left alone for more than four hours. He can live with children over ten and also doesn’t mind other dogs, as long as they are as friendly as he is.

n If you could give any of these dogs a home call: 654949 or visit RSPCA, Landing Lane, York

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Us humans like to make sure that the person who will be cutting our hair knows what they’re doing, and we’re sure that our canine friends feel the same way. It’s something that Claire Coulton from Claire’s K9 Clips feels passionately about, as she decided to follow a dream that she’d had since she was a teenager and set up her own dog grooming business. “I got a taste for dog grooming when I was 15 and I spent two weeks doing work experience. I loved every minute, but back then there weren’t any courses that you could attend straight from school, so I ended up working in admin,” explains Claire, who was inspired to attend a pet grooming class after a grooming disaster left her pooch with a seriously bad hair day. “Attending that class gave me the drive to learn more, so I enrolled to study a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification,” says Claire.

“Within a few weeks of qualifying, I’d set up my own business from home.”

It didn’t take long for the business to outgrow her house (we know the feeling!) so Claire soon moved her grooming business into a shop on Poppleton Road, where the salon is now thriving. “I have now employed another groomer, and I’m about to take on an apprentice,” says Claire, who is aiming to improve her skills even further as she enters national dog grooming competitions. “I’m now looking to get further qualifications including Creative Dog Grooming,” she adds. So, if you want your pooch to look more like a Crufts champion than a dog’s dinner, get in touch with Claire. n Call 798555 from Tuesday – Saturday.

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Howard’s column: Our Howard contemplates moving to Mars.

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It’s in the WAG We chat to Laura Griffiths, member of the Military WAGs Choir in Catterick, who will be giving a concert in aid of the Rotary Club’s effort to fundraise for Help for Heroes.

Q&A

Nikki Winterburn from Mirror Mirror answers your hair and beauty questions.

Fine and dandy In honour of the 1920s trend that’s sweeping the nation, we styled Howard up to look like a dandy. He scrubbed up rather well actually.

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yOur iDEAL COurSE

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Do you want to further your career, or perhaps want to try a new hobby? york College has the right course for you. Here is a small selection of what the college has to offer – look out for the full course listings in your August issue of your Local Link.

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT Level 3)

One thing’s for sure – the world of business will always need accountants, so it’s a great business to be in if you want job security. If you’re qualified to AAT Level 2, or you have relevant years of work experience in the bag, then this might be the right course for you to take that next step in your career. As well as developing your skills, on completion of the course you’ll be able to progress to the Level 4 Diploma in Accounting, when you’ll be able to gain full membership of the Association of Accounting Technicians. This course would also be very useful for anyone considering studying accounting or finance-related subjects at degree level, and it can be studied alongside A Levels or a Diploma.

furniture Making

Many of us would love to create personal pieces of furniture for our homes that fit our tastes and needs exactly – but where do you start?

This course for beginners will show you. Taking you through designing and creating your own simple furniture, you’ll learn about materials, tools and equipment. Plus, you’ll find out about the history of furniture (handy when looking for your next antique), as well as how to restore and repair. To show off your newfound skills, you’ll be able to make your own chair with an upholstered seat. It’s a great course for anyone interested in making their own furniture, or developing their skills with a view to entering the construction industry.

Level 2 Plumbing

Ever felt like a change of career? This could be just what you’re looking for. Ideal for adults who would like to re-train for a career in plumbing, this evening course will provide students with a basic understanding of installation, maintenance and servicing of domestic plumbing and heating systems. By the end of the course you’ll have a City and Guilds Level 2 qualification in plumbing, and your tutor will be on hand to advise on how you can progress further.

Level 1 Award in Computer Aided Design and Parametric Modelling 3D If you’re a creative type who is looking to break into the design industry, this might be the perfect course for you. Whether you fancy being an architect, or working in manufacturing or engineering, this class can teach you the basics of 3D design. The course features file management techniques, the parametric modelling process and CAD hardware on an introductory level. After completing the course, you could progress to studying for the Level 2 Award.

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Art School: Painting and Drawing

Calling all artists – and anyone who has ever wanted to try their hand at drawing or painting. All abilities are catered for; all you’ll need is enthusiasm and commitment, and the course will help you to improve your skills through a range of creative projects. Build a professional portfolio of work, using a range of materials such as charcoal, acrylics and collage. You can work at your own pace, and your tutor – a recognised practitioner in their field – will provide useful feedback to help you to develop. Who knows, after the course has finished you may even want to move on to one of the higher education courses in Art, Design and Craft.

There are plenty of other art-based courses available; why not take a look?

Level 3 Diploma in Massage

Healing hands are often sought after in today’s world, which is why a Diploma in Massage can lead to a career that’s both stable and rewarding.

If you’ve got a minimum of three GCSEs, or appropriate experience if you’re a mature student, talk to York College about enrolling. With this course, you’ll get to grips with the principles of face and body massage; human anatomy, how to prepare the treatment area, consultation techniques, and much more. You’ll end the course with the know-how to provide treatments yourself, and a qualification – plus, you can progress with further study in a range of subjects, including an NVQ in Beauty Therapy, Sports Massage and Hot Stone Therapy.

Beginning iOS ‘App’ development

Smartphones are everywhere now, and it seems that everyone has a range of apps that they can’t live without. If you’ve got a great idea for an app, and want to know how to go about creating it, this is the course for you. You’ll need a good level of experience in the day-to-day use of a MAC computer for the course, which covers the basics of building a simple iPhone app, from understanding the Xcode setup to manipulating images and publishing the app through the app store. You’ll end the course with the ability to create your own simple app from scratch, and if you like you can progress further with intermediate level courses in app development.

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GCSEs

GCSE qualifications can open many doors, but if you didn’t achieve a C or above when you sat yours, fret not. York College offer free places in English and Maths GCSEs for people who achieved lower than a C grade, meaning that you can gain literacy and numerical skills while also achieving a qualification. If you achieved C or above, you can still sit the course for a fee.

The English course will provide the opportunity to develop writing skills as well as competence and confidence in reading, speaking and listening.

Meanwhile, the Maths course covers a range of useful skills such as fractions, tax and insurance and ratios, and will prove incredibly useful when applying for jobs.

If you’re a sports lover and a fitness fanatic, you’ll know how important Sports Massage can be for athletes and players. If you want to get involved behind the scenes in the world of sport, this is the course for you. Learning about nutrition, stages of healing, anatomy and physiology, you’ll be able to gain knowledge and skills required to work unsupervised as a Sports Massage Practitioner, with recognition from the professional body, Sports Massage Association. You’ll need a Level 2 or higher qualification in fitness, anatomy or body massage and an up to date HSE-recognised first aid certificate. After qualifying, you can choose to work as a Sports Massage Practitioner or continue studying to Levels 4 and 5 in Sport Massage, or a Degree in Sports Therapy.

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Of course, the third GCSE that sits hand in hand with Maths and English is Science – and luckily, York College offer a GCSE course in Biology, too.

Having an English GCSE or Level 2 Literacy qualification is useful to be able to grasp the language demands of the course, but few other formal qualifications are required. You’ll study human and plant physiology, and develop practical skills in analysis and evaluation.

If you’re over the age of 24 and are looking to study a course at Level 3 or 4, there is now a loan available.

The 24+ Advanced Learning Loan was introduced by the government earlier this year, and it enables students to repay costs only when they earn over £21,000 per year. Head to the Business section in the magazine for further information.

The opportunity to progress on completion of any of these courses is enormous. Whether you choose further study or want to use your qualifications to apply for jobs, they will certainly prove useful.

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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 some sort of space hero. But at 31 he finds himself writing for Your Local Link. These are his (un)manly words.

Life on Mars You better sit down and prepare your tissues for this piece of news… I’m considering leaving York. But unlike other people who may be checking house prices and job adverts in neighbouring cities, I’m getting measured up for a space suit. You see, I’m off to Mars.

Mars One, a Dutch company, is currently accepting applications from people to be part of the first manned flight to Mars to establish a colony. They are hoping to get going by 2023, by which time a team of astronauts will be trained and ready for the oneway trip to the red planet. Yep, one-way – there’s no coming back.

Wife, on Mars That one particular technicality caught my wife’s attention when I told her of my plan. She pointed out that we have children (not that she didn’t want me to go) who might miss their father. I replied by telling her how good Skype was these days and she gave me one her looks. The conversation ended there. However, unperturbed by my wife’s thoughts on the matter, I decided that to solve the problem of the kiddies missing me I shall take them with me.

To get them ready I have started them on a strict regimen of training based on the unique environmental conditions of the alien world. These are: • Mars’ atmosphere is not breathable. Both children have been wearing snorkles around the house to simulate the breathing apparatus they’ll have to wear while playing in a Martian park.

• Mars’ gravity is two thirds less than Earth’s.

To get the children used to being lighter, my nine week old son is living permanently in his hanging bouncy chair, while my toddler daughter has been strapped to helium filled balloons for a week now.

• The temperature on Mars tends not to get above -50 degrees Celsius. An hour a day in the freezer drawer is really helping both of them.

Bless their little blue faces.

Bye then With these simple exercises I’m confident that my family will be aptly prepared for life on Mars. I heartily recommend that you come with us, especially if you’ve always wanted your kids to be tall. After years

“An hour a day in the freezer drawer is really helping both of them.” in Mars’ low gravity they’ll grow all big and tall. Then one day, far into the future, our lanky ancestors will return to Earth and be the best damn basketball team ever. Imagine that.

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…and another thing Not everyone is as enthusiastic about Mars as me I brought up the Mars thing in the Your Local Link office. Nic got immediately worried and depressed at the thought of people going to Mars and never coming back. She was especially concerned that the colonists would miss certain things about Earth, such as “frogs and ice cream” (direct quote – please note she didn’t say ‘breathable air or water’). Meanwhile dearest Rachel was a little more positive for the astronauts’ chances, asking “what kind of fish do they have in the Martian seas?”

I’m very ready to go.

Playground revisited Hide and Chase A clever combination of Hide and Seek and a traditional tag game, Hide and Chase is great for both home and school.

The ‘on’ person is nominated, stands by the ‘base’ and turns their back and counts to 100. Meanwhile the other players run away and hide. At 100 the ‘on’ person attempts to seek the other players out, a la Hide and Seek. But once discovered the hiding player must dash to the base and safety before the ‘on’ player can catch and tag them. The first player to be found and tagged must be ‘on’ for the next round, while the final person to be discovered – and make it safely to the base – is declared the winner.

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Cut out and keep – learn to speak like a cowboy

education, education, education

Of course, you’ll already know that it’s National Cowboy Day on 27th July and will probably have had your Stetson cleaned especially. But have you brushed up on your cowboy speak? Never fear – as ever, Your Local Link is here.

Phrase Meaning Howdy Why, hello there.

Pardner Comrade; friend Ya’ll Everybody in the

immediate vicinity Pump ya full of lead Shoot you full of bullets Draw Do take your gun out,

please Hi ho silver Oi, horse Chow A lovely spread Yee haw Woohoo Barkeep Publican, patron Buck up Cheer up, mardy bum Yellow belly Scaredy-cat Yammerin’ Chattering at a rather

alarming rate Don’t wanna see my hand I am Will Smith and you where my hip be at are watching the film Wild Wild West. And I reckon

you’d rather I didn’t shoot

you.

‘You learn something new every day’ as the famous saying goes, but we reckon we could always do with learning a bit more than that. That’s why we’re so excited about the rapidly approaching new academic year, as there are loads of great courses at York College that are perfect for adult learners. Ranging from excellent qualifications to further your career in fields like accounting and plumbing, to a great

variety of ‘just for fun’ classes like furniture making and art that may provide you with a new favourite hobby, there’s sure to be a course to interest you. n Take a look at page 64-65 to get a flavour of the courses on offer, and visit www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/september2013 to see the course listing.

Call 770200.

Brick lane A house; that was Howard’s proudest childhood LEGO creation.

It had no windows and the door was actually a Thundercat action figure’s leg. In retrospect it was rubbish, but at the time… by crikey Howie was made up. Other more creative people who grew up with LEGO and perfected the block building art will be displaying their wares at York’s First Annual LEGO Show, 26th-27th July at The Belfrey Hall, Stonegate.

Yorbrix will see expert adult LEGO builders show off their models to amaze and delight fans of LEGO of all ages. And generally rub it in Howard’s face. n Visit www.yorbrix.com

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A close shave If you’ve ever wondered what life is like inside a daycare centre, on 13th July you’ll get your chance to find out. Galtres Care Home on Ox Carr Lane, Strensall, are flinging open their doors for an Open Day and inviting one and all to go along for a bit of fun. As well as meeting the caring staff and carers and taking a look inside the beautiful home, visitors can enjoy the refreshments, tombola, book stall and face painting. Oh, and if you’re particularly brave, get sponsored to have your head shaved in aid of Macmillan Nurses. If you’re a bit shocked at how you look bald, don’t worry – they have plenty of beds for you to have a lay down. n Call 490461.

Summer is saved!

If your wee angel is missing all his or her friends and playmates during the summer holiday break, they’ll definitely want you to keep reading. That is because Orchard Park Pre-School, those quality child-care providers based in the heart of Huntington, are now offering a Holiday Club for kiddies aged two to five. Every Wednesday and Thursday, between 9am and 1pm and from 30th July until 29th August, the toddling masses will descend upon Orchard Park PreSchool and have a ruddy good time. n If you would like your child to be amongst their giggling ranks, call 07407 700315.

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It’s in the WAG We talk to Laura Griffiths, member of the Military WAGS Choir, Catterick, as she gears up for a performance at St Peter’s School to raise money for Help for Heroes.

“I was dragged along,” explains Laura as she describes how she first got involved with the choir comprised of the wives, girlfriends and partners of serving military personnel. “Once I got there and joined in however, I realised it was such a fun and important thing that I decided to stay – and to help them out.”

More than just a singing troupe, the Military WAGS Choir Catterick offers a network of support to the women whose husbands and partners may be away fighting in foreign lands. “Being a member of the choir is very important to many of the ladies involved. It’s great to know that the girls are there for you.”

Beautiful barracks Laura lives with her family in Catterick, right in the middle of one of the largest army barracks in Europe – and she explains that life there is different to what you might expect. “It’s lovely here – it’s not like we’re living behind the wires. There are lots of great people and a very good mix. Plus we have the Yorkshire Dales on our doorstep which is very welcome.”

The forthcoming show, which is in aid of veteran’s charity Help for Heroes, will take place at St Peter’s School on 11th July. What have the choir got in store?

“We’ve been rehearsing lots of different numbers for the concert and are hopefully getting some of the school’s pupils involved. We’ll be singing a medley from Les Miserables, a couple of classic Leonard Cohen songs and also some hits from Glee!”

Visit www.militarywagschoir.co.uk Wider purpose The concert is being organised by The Rotary Club of York as part of wider effort to raise money and awareness of the great work carried out by Help for Heroes. The culmination of the Rotary Club’s work will be the annual, and much anticipated, Dragon Boat Challenge on 14th July. The funds raised from both of these events will go to Phoenix House Recovery Centre in Catterick, a place for injured and sick service people to recover.

Visit www.yorkrotary.co.uk

Steam dream Nic and Howard’s chests swell with pride as the Doncaster-built steam locomotion Mallard celebrates the 75th anniversary of setting the land steam speed record. On 3rd July 1938 Mallard set the speed record of 126 mph, an achievement never since bested. The National Railway Museum, Mallard’s current home, is commemorating the event with a series of exciting and fascinating displays and activities. Loco fans will be drooling en masse as Mallard is reunited with the only five other A4 class trains at the museum, two of which have been specially shipped over from North America. Mallard 75 will be great way to learn about Yorkshire’s record-breaking railway heritage. n Visit www.nrm.org.uk

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Need to read?

If you are aged between five and 12 years old (or if you know someone who is) and love to read as much as you can, then it looks as if this summer will be good.

Forget the paddling pool and sandpit – get yourself to ‘The Creepy House’ at York Explore on Museum Street from 13th July until 15th September. That is the name of the library’s reading challenge, in which youngsters are urged to read six books; two in the ‘Awful Upstairs’, another two in the ‘Gruesome Ground Floor’, and finally two more in the ‘Spine-tingling Cellar’. By reading all six books the studious young tyke has a chance of winning a Kindle Fire HD, as well as having a jolly good time.

Visit www.library.york.gov.uk Psst! Turn to our birthday feature for a chance to win ten children’s books!

Arise, dear reader!

If you think your wee sprog should really be referred to as ‘Sir’ read on. York Theatre Royal will be transformed into Camelot this summer as Knight School begins! Eager wannabe knights must demonstrate their valour in order to earn a place at King Arthur’s round table. The workshops will take place from Tuesday to Saturday between 24th July and 31st August, from 12 noon-1pm, and young Lancelots will be able to find out all about the world of Camelot and enjoy fun games – and, of course, they might even get knighted too! n Visit DSP www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk or call 623568.

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Take our advice…

As the summer holidays approach, you might be concerned that your children’s maths and literacy skills will become rusty due to being away from school for so long. Fear not, for the academics at Kip McGrath Education Centre have some helpful hints to keep those young minds fit and active.

If its advice you’re looking for, about anything from legal matters to benefit rights, it’s a good job you live in York. Thanks to a brand new grant of £320,000 the Citizen’s Advice Bureau is set to become a one-stop-advice-giving-shop for information thirsty residents. The grant, jointly funded by the Lottery Advice Service Transition Fund and City of York Council, will go toward improving the bureau and help to train the volunteers vital to the organisation’s success. They also intend to team up with AgeUK York, York Carers Centre, Future Prospects, Older Citizens Advocacy Service and the Welfare Benefits Unit to provide a complete comprehensive service. n Visit www.yorkcab.org.uk

For younger children:

Soapbox at the ready

Super synapses

• While at the shops get them to count out the right amount of money.

• During car journeys ask them to count five red cars. Quiz them on how many more cars they need to see, and how many more you have spotted than they have.

For older children: • Encourage them to keep a journal or blog in which they write about their summer holiday.

Give them a checklist of things to include, like full stops, commas and metaphors.

• In the car, how about a times table contest between you and the kids? n Visit www.kipmcgrath.co.uk or call 797947.

If you feel you have something to say on the issue of health care inequality, then come September you’ll feel a lot better. On 21st September the University of York is running a public consultation meeting in which 30 of York’s valued residents will be invited to have their say on unfairness within the NHS as part of a citizens’ panel. The day will run from 9.30am until 3.30pm and members of the public who take part will join in with discussions in small and large groups, facilitated by the research team. If you would If you are unable to like to be one of the consultants, enjoying a attend but would free lunch, refreshments and a gift of £70, like to have your say, then call 321427 or visit the website below, visit www.york.ac.uk/ where you can register your interest. Apply che/research/equity/ sooner rather than later, as places will be monitoring filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

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All over it...

We’ve secretly never stopped loving dungarees, though in recent years we’ve had to go underground – last year’s Secret Dungaree Society Ball was a hoot, though, so it hasn’t all been bad. However, we’re thrilled to report that you will no longer be laughed at in the street if you wear a pair. Stick to the shorts or pinafore dress kind, and team yours with some lace-up pumps and a vest top. Or perhaps a tee-shirt with ‘I heart dungarees’ emblazoned across the front. Yes, you can get those.

Tow the line...

Stripes, chevrons and zigzags are big news at the moment. An easy way to adopt the look is with a statement piece such as a striped blazer or jacket, which is so versatile that we reckon we will barely take ours off. It smartens up jeans for a night out, while still being appropriate for the office – just try to keep the rest of your outfit fairly plain. Meanwhile, playsuits, miniskirts and shorts are all fun ways to go linear for summer. £55.20 Debenhams, Davygate, www.debenhams.com

Chalk it up...

As we’re writing this the rain is beating down on our roof, but

by July, the time you lovely people will be reading, surely the sun will be doing that instead? If not, don’t worry – we’ve got the perfect solution to make it feel like summer. If you want your hair to be bang on trend, try an ice cream shade – blondes and pinks, as well as lavenders, hair chalks are huge at the moment – and if ice cream can’t make you feel summery, what can?

If you don’t want to do anything drastic with dye, grab some clip in hair extensions to jazz up your do. Now, who’s for a Neapolitan?

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We can see your halo

One way to go instantly from chic to shriek is to wear the wrong tone of foundation – we’ve bemoaned this before. But to end up with a ring of shame quite literally around your face brings the practice to a whole new level. Our Rach spotted a poor misguided girl who’s lovely up do was accessorised by a ring of orange around her hairline; caused, we assume, by accidentally applying foundation to her blonde locks. Get some wet wipes and have a word with yourself, love.

The pits Now, we know that holes in

tops for your arms to go through are important – we don’t much fancy wriggling around like a worm or looking like we’ve walked straight out of an Impulse advert from 2001. However, is there really any need to make the holes so big that we could fit most of our friends’ arms in there along with our own? These kinds of tops look great on skinny people, but we just end up showing off our spare tyre. Avoid unless you’re Kylie Minogue.

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Halo Eye Makeup Remover Pads If you’re like us, you’ll often wake up sporting eyes like a panda due to forgetting to remove your make up the night before (rather than in homage to Robert Smith from The Cure). Well, that was before we discovered these bits of magic. These babies allow us to get pretty much every last scrap off within about 30 seconds – leaving us more time for our beauty sleep. We only needed one pad per eye when wearing liquid eyeliner, and with lighter make up sometimes one pad was enough for both eyes. What’s more, they didn’t sting at all. The Halo range also includes some rather nifty hand wipes and surface wipes, great for the festival season. £1.60 Tesco www.tesco.com

Lipcote Lipstick Sealer No-one likes the smeared lipstick look, so when we were offered some Lipcote to test we jumped at the chance.

Having tried similar products from other brands we were expecting it to make our lips dry, but we were pleasantly surprised. You don’t need much at all – a drop or two will do to lock your lippy in place – and provided you don’t put too much on, you’ll barely know it’s there. It gives your lips a lovely shine, and keeps your lippy in place for ages. Make sure you’ve got your glasses on if you keep it with the rest of your makeup, though – Nic’s mum once accidentally mixed hers up with clear nail varnish and put that on her lips instead. It was a little too effective. £3.99 Lipcote www.lipcote.com

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ASK THE EXPERT

Hair and Beauty Q&A

Our hair and beauty expert Nikki Winterburn from Mirror Mirror is on hand to answer your questions.

Q.

What type of hair extensions are best for your hair?

Micro bonded hair extensions are definitely the best in my opinion. They last for ages and do not damage the hair in any way, as you don't use any glue or heat. Also as your hair grows you can slide the bonds back to the root.

I’m going on holiday and I want to stop the colour fading, what product should I use?

The best product, in my opinion, is the Revlon colour balls.

They are great for enhancing colour and come in a range of shades from platinum blonde to bright red. The balls are a colour deep conditioning treatment for your hair, so not only will your colour look great but your hair will be in fantastic condition, too. They will also treat dry hair which is an added bonus. They retail at about £15 each.

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I’m getting married and don’t have a clue about hair! What should I do?

The best thing for you to do is book yourself in with your hairdresser for a consultation and wedding practice. This will give your hairdresser a chance to go through a range of different styles that would work for you. Take your camera along to this appointment, then you can go away and think about which style you like the best.

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I’m going on holiday – which nail varnish will stay put for at least two weeks? Mine always chips!

Gelish is fantastic – it’s applied as a nail varnish, then your hands are placed under UV lights to set the gel super hard.

It lasts for at least three weeks!

Got a question for Nikki?

Get in touch with us using the contact details on page five and we’ll pass on your queries!

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The big reveal

Mila Spa & Mila Brides

What are you doing on the evening of 4th July? Put your Independence Day decorations away – you need to head to Mila Spa. The salon has undergone a refurbishment and has a brand new look to show off, so the team will be giving out goody bags to the first 100 customers through the door at the relaunch party, taking place from 7-10pm on the evening before they officially launch on 5th July. You can also take advantage of fantastic discounts on the night!

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And a new look isn’t all the spa team have to show off. Mila Brides are also moving above Mila Spa and will be ready to show off their beautiful gowns in their private bridal boutique.

Mila Brides are now offering a bespoke bridal design service so brides can feel totally unique. To add to all this Mila Spa are also pleased to welcome two new team members. Chris, a male barber who will be offering a range of services including hot shaving, and Vicky, a new beautician who has come from another well-known spa in the York area.

Mila Spa are also showcasing be a great new nail varnish from CND called Vinylux. It is a nail polish that sets harder the longer you wear it as it reacts to natural sunlight. It is the perfect one week polish and it compliments the Shellac range, matching all the colours plus adding a few new exciting ones with over 60 to choose from. Vinylux is a polish you can take home or on holiday and self-apply when necessary – it’s the perfect addition to any beauty bag.

Meanwhile, for brides-to-be, the team will also be offering Jane Iredale make-up – a favourite here at the office after we reviewed the cream blusher in our Tried & Tested section. n Visit the salon at 8a Acomb Court, Front Street, Acomb, call 01904 790368, email events@milaspa.co.uk or visit www.milaspa.co.uk

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Hey gorgeous, been working out?

Looking for a fun new hobby to keep you fit?

Maybe you should revel in this…

Wikipedia defines line dancing as “a choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps in which a group of people dance in one or more lines or rows.” However, if you join in with a class at Rene’s Revellers, you’ll learn there’s a lot more to it than that… and you won’t even need a Stetson.

History corner Line dancing began in the mid-west of America, when the intrepid frontiersmen and cowboys didn’t have many ladies to dance with. And so they began dancing in lines, not touching, to traditional country music. These days things are a little more relaxed (there are a lot more women, to start) with a wealth of different music genres and moves. After 20 successful years of dancing and teaching Rene’s Revellers are proud to have helped make line dancing more popular on this side of the Atlantic than in the States.

Are you dancing?

If you want to kick up your heels and get involved, all you need is smooth soled shoes and bags of enthusiasm. Line dancing is great aerobic exercise and a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and hear a mix of music. They meet three times a week; Monday nights at Our Lady’s Church Hall, Acomb, and Wednesday and Friday at York Health Club on White Cross Road. Beginners dance from 6.45pm, while more advanced steppers arrive from 8pm for a couple of hours of fun. Call 470292.

Clearly you lot have been, according to figures recently released from City of York Council. It seems that York residents have been swimming, exercising, pumping iron and playing sports in an increasing number at Energise, the leisure centre in Acomb. The total number of visits the centre received between April 2012 and March 2013 was up by 6.1per cent on the previous year, reaching a hot sweaty mass of 422,000. It seems it was a great year for getting sporty and certainly the Olympics and the York Gold activities helped. So keep off that sofa, put down that third toffee apple, and let’s make 2013 even fitter. n Visit www.energiseyork.com or call 552424.

Blood donor sessions 3rd July and 19th July Best Western Monk Bar Hotel 2-4pm & 5-7pm.

26th July Osbaldwick Primary School 2-4pm & 5-7pm.

9th and 30th July Acomb, Parish Church Hall 2-4pm & 5-7.30pm.

31st July Priory Street Centre 10am12.30pm & 1.30-3.45pm.

25th July Dunnington, The Reading Rooms 2-3.45pm & 4.457pm.

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Separated at birth Your Local Link isn’t the only York institution celebrating a decade of life this year. The difference is, when we hear the words ‘tee off’ we assume the kettle is broken.

Not so the case at York Golf Range, where golfers old and new have been happily teeing off for ten years now. Not only can they boast having been one of the first golf ranges in the country to install an automated teeing facility, the range also possesses a café and shop, a nine hole course and a crazy golf course. Inspiring the next generation of Tiger Woods, the expert coaches at York Golf Range offer lessons for club swingers of all ages and abilities. So instead of shouting “fore!” during your next session, you better shout “ten!”

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n Visit www.yorkgolfrange.co.uk

Cool kids wear leather James Dean, Fonzie from Happy Days and… erm…

Blade the Vampire Hunter – what do all these people have in common? That’s right, they are cool because they wear leather jackets. You can join their hollowed ranks by entering our exclusive online competition to win a studded leather jacket courtesy of Barneys, purveyor of fine leather goods.

To enter visit www.yourlocalink.co.uk and find the news story called “Get your coat, you’ve won.”

While you’re there check out the other competitions we have running this month as well as seeing, via our YouTube button on the home page, some of the product testing silliness we get up to.

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Doctor, doctor

Lace up...

Are the constant long-haul flights to Colombia really getting to you? Well, if you love Colombian lingerie and swimwear that’s just the price you have to pay – until now. Fortunately the exotic and alluring style of Colombia is now quite a bit closer to home thanks to Del Pilar Latin Lingerie, newly opened at 134 Micklegate. They stock the very best in gorgeous underwear, exclusive swimwear, sexy nightwear and original sportswear. You will find a unique range of high quality Colombian styles and Del Pilar are the only UK stockists of Chamela lingerie. Sounds pretty sexy. What’s more, if you take along this very magazine to the shop you’ll be entitled to a whopping 25% discount. Certainly better than an 11 hour flight. n Visit www.latin-lingerie.co.uk or call 07783 215449.

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Lots of us would love to revitalise our skin, but aren’t too keen on the idea of going under the knife. Luckily for us, Skin Doctor on Blossom Street offer fantastic results with no surgery required. The clinic is owned solely by doctors, so you can rest assured that you’re in safe hands. The range of therapies performed by doctors includes laser hair removal, anti-wrinkle treatments and skin peels, while the beauty therapists onsite offer facials, waxing and nail treatments. At the moment, the team are offering buy one get one free on hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, which can treat facial wrinkles and help skin to look smoother. n Visit www.skindoctorclinics.co.uk or call 633833.

Have a Niche day If you’re getting set for your summer hols but first decide to tackle the mess that is your hair, your bank account will breathe a sigh of relief. That is because Niche, the hair and beauty mecca on Fossgate, have a very special offer for you. Their stylist and hair heroine Emma has put her services up for grabs at a massively discounted rate. You could save £25 over three visits to see Emma; £5 off your first appointment, £8 off the next and £12 off the third. Imagine that saved cash sitting in your pocket as you cruise along Scarborough promenade. You’ll look pretty sexy as well. n Call 621199.

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Sometimes something is so good it’s worth telling people about it twice, which is why we’re again shouting from the rooftops about the wonders of the new hair removal lasering service at Heavenly Nails and Beauty. Hailed by Nicky Hambleton-Jones, presenter of TV’s Ten Years Younger, as “A quick and simple treatment with very little discomfort and long lasting results,” Marcelle’s Pulsar machine can be used on both small areas like the face and larger areas like the back and shoulders. It uses IPL, or Intense Pulsed Light, so is suitable for all areas of the body. Also, it’s not restricted to hair removal – which Marcelle says has had even more dramatic results than she expected – but can treat a range of skin conditions, as such as acne, thread veins and rosacea.

Marcelle will welcome people into her home on the first Sunday, Monday and Tuesday of every month to help legs across York become smooth as silk – places fill up fast, so book in while you can!

Great offers! Marcelle will still be available to visit your home for all your pampering needs, providing a range of treatments including tanning, waxing, facials and reflexology to get you set for summer. Now the sun is shining it’s time to get those tootsies out, and luckily Marcelle is offering a manicure and pedicure combo for £30, and half price on shellac on nails and on shellac on toes. For us, no pamper is complete without a massage, and you can book a back massage with Marcelle for just £15. Lush! n Visit www.heavenlynailsandbeauty.co.uk or call 07710 669945.

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Inspired by The Great Gatsby, we decided to doll up our Howard like a 1920s dandy fop and show what products you’d need to look just as suave. Here’s what Howard made of it all.

what we used:

Jack Dean Eau de Quinine Hair Tonic. £8 www.jackdean.eu This tonic (which smells like how my grandmother would have smelt when skipping into a sweetshop in the 1920s) conditions and fragrances your hair. It’s nice, like perfume for your head.

Brylcreem. £4 www.brylcreem.com The classic gents’ hair product, we slapped this on my head like it was going out of fashion. It smells like a misspent childhood and goes on very wet. Slicked me up a treat though, as you can see.

Culmak Shaving Soap. £8 www.beautynaturals.com This set comes with soap in a round bowl and bristly badger brush. It was a real joy to lather my mug up (not something I ordinarily enjoy) and resulted in quite a nice shave. Smooth like a baby’s bum.

Hair Today Hair Fibres. £14.99 www.beautynaturals.com For the tash, which I thought was actually very cool, we used a product that is designed to cover bald spots. The effect was pretty convincing, although combined with the dinner jacket I look a bit like a chubby French waiter.

The Voice of Reason Aftershave. £40 www.lush.co.uk This expensive aftershave from Lush invokes the memory of gentleman’s clubs, cigars, espresso and wood – lots of manly wood.

As I write these words the entire office is complaining about the hyper-strong smell.

Might’ve put too much on.

1920s Dinner Suit. £30 (hire fee) www.fantasy-world.co.uk We hired a dinner suit from Fantasy World on Fulford Road, home of all things dress-up. They have quite an extensive range of 1920s clothing for both men and women. It was a toss up between this suit and a striped boating blazer a la Bertie Wooster.

Looking fine and dandy. Inset: Howard before the make-over. Scruffy sod.

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Rotary Pocket Watch. £150 www.watchwarehouse.co.uk Of course, no self-respecting dandy would dare leave his country pile without being able to tell the time. How else would you know when to meet all those lovely phillies for cocktails, what?

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The full works We love to get firmly behind our advertisers here at Your Local Link and that is why our dear Gary exposed his throat to an extremely sharp knife. Fortunately the razor in question was being wielded by Govan of Mali, the hair salon for both men and women on Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate. Gary enjoyed the full works, including a professional close shave, a head shave, a hot towel facial and a fire treatment to singe Gary’s ear hairs. In Gary’s own words: “I had a great time at Mali and the staff are really friendly. I’m usually a stubbly sort of man, so getting a super close shave is amazing. I haven’t stopped touching my face yet!

I’d definitely recommend Mali.” n Find out for yourself by calling 651866.

Winged sunglasses We don’t know what we love more – the cute cat eye shape of these sunnies, or the gorgeous mint shade.

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Walk in the park If you’re currently looking to join a new health club or gym and are scouring these pages for news about any open days… here’s one you won’t want to miss. Roko Health Club on Clifton Moor is not only hosting an open day on 28th July – a chance for potential members to check out the modern facilities and meet the experienced team – but they are also holding a fundraising exercise event for York Hospital’s STAR appeal for the Stroke Rehabilitation Unit.

The event, which will see exercise challenges, live music, dance performances and prizes, is the brain-child of Ian Park, member of the gym and recovering stroke victim. In 2010 Ian suffered a major stroke and was unable to move for many months. Ian found that by joining the health club and taking part in as many exercise classes as he could he began to get better and better, until today when Ian proudly says that he’s made a full recovery. “I want to give something back to those who helped me,” says Ian about the event, “and to help others who find themselves where I was.” You can see the place that helped Ian for yourself, by getting down to Stirling Road. n Visit www.roko.co.uk/york-gym and call 699750.

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Embrace change You’ll certainly look better if you do. That is because Crystal Clear, the lavish beauty salon on Marygate, has not only enjoyed a recent renovation but they’ve also changed their name – to Embrace Beauty Clinic. The salon might have been modernised and expanded with two new treatment rooms having been added, but the same high level of service is guaranteed as ever. And so, if you are seeking a pamper session that goes deeper than just skin deep, talk to Lucie and the team.

Embrace specialise in Elemis facials, a superior facial treatment that is further enhanced with hand, arm and scalp massages.

Their Microdermabrasion treatments will take years off your complexion by gently exfoliating the outer layers of skin, while Embrace’s Oxygen Therapy provides the ultimate in anti-ageing skin rejuvenation, replenishing this lost oxygen with immediate and visible results.

But their expert attention will go further than just your lovely mug, as they offer a wealth of body treatments such as an Aroma Stone Therapy, Pro Collagen hand and nail treatment and an exotic frangipani body nourish wrap. Get yourself into the team’s caring embrace right away. n Call 675666.

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With the summer and holiday season now upon us it’s an important time of year to prepare and maintain your skin’s condition with good exfoliation and rehydration of your body, face and hands. Using Dermalogica skincare products for perfect results, Kuki’s treatments are customised specifically for the skin you’re in!

A hectic pace of life makes it important to unwind, and nestled in the landscaped gardens is a wooden log cabin offering Kuki’s latest treat, the Kuki spa experience. The sauna cabin offers the traditional pleasures of the Scandinavian sauna with the added benefit of aromatherapy infusion, mood lighting and background music. Relax in the warm water of the hydrotherapy spa pool where jet sprays will ease tension as they provide a deep localised massage, ease painful joints and help reduce inflammation.

An all-day Kuki spa experience will take you to a new realm of relaxation.

Choose from the wonderful packages or ask one of the therapists about combining a range of treatments most suitable for you. All spa day packages include a light lunch, robe and slippers and unlimited complimentary refreshments, so the only thing you need to worry about is getting there – and that’s relatively easy with onsite parking!

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Wedding equality In our opinion, during the run up to a wedding the bride gets all the attention. The dress, the hair, the makeup – give it a rest love. That’s why we’re very happy to mention our good friends at Wedding Belles & Beaus, who, as the name suggests, cater for the chaps as well. Apart from stocking the latest gowns from the Lillian West Collection for brides and suave suits for husbandsto-be, the Micklegate boutique offers apparel for the rest of your wedding party, including dresses for the bridesmaids, flower girls and mum of the bride. Wedding Belles & Beaus was completely refurbished at the end of last year, making it one of the most stylish and relaxing places in York to get set for the big day. n Visit www.weddingbellesandbeausofyork.co.uk or call 236345.

A rewarding affair

If you’re planning to get hitched in the near future then you’ll probably currently be looking for the finest suppliers and most inspiring ideas. Instead of trawling the internet and wedding magazines and gate crashing other people’s special days, just go direct to the experts – excuse us, award-winning experts.

The Wedding Affair, the Yorkshire-based wedding fair organisers par excellence, are happy to announce that they recently claimed the accolade of Best Wedding Website, awarded by the Wedding Industry Experts.

It’s fairly easy to see why they won, as the site gives a wealth of information and inspiration to brides and grooms to be. The Wedding Affair organise the very finest of fairs, drawing together under one roof the best in suppliers of dresses, cakes, flowers and

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stunning entertainment. Lisa Hogg, owner of The Wedding Affair, said that her team were thrilled to have won the award. “We believe that a wedding should always be personal and never generic, and so each of our shows is full of suppliers that we know are innovative, stylish and fun,” says Lisa. n See for yourself at www.theweddingaffair.co.uk

Something sweet

You’ve got your something blue and something new… but how about something sweet for your big day? We’ve got just the thing. The Vintage Sweetie Cart will instantly take all of your grown-up guests back to their childhood, while little ones can be assisted in their sweetie choice by staff – who can be dressed in 1940s attire should you wish, and are provided free of charge. The cart can be fully decorated to suit the theme of your wedding, and there’s an enormous range of sweets to choose from, including bon bons, pear drops, cinder toffee and strawberry laces – and if your favourite childhood sweet isn’t on the master list, the staff will do their best to trace it for you. If you’d rather do all of the leg work yourself, the cart is available to hire by itself or with the crockery, glassware and tongs, too. n Visit www.thevintagesweetiecart.co.uk or call 07962 147265.

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Of all the many wonderful things happening in York, we’re really looking forward to these.

…and his black and white cat Postman Pat makes a delivery to Beningbrough Hall.

In this life or the next…

From 27th July until 15th September be prepared to be transported back to your childhood.

Beningbrough Hall are usually famous for offering great events about World War Two, but the new exhibition ‘Postman Pat and other Pictures’ is a blast from an altogether different nostalgic past.

Artist Ray Mutimer’s original artwork for Postman Pat, the happy tale of one postman, a cat and small red van, will fill the hall’s display area this summer.

There will also be images from Rupert bear, Charlie Chalk and more, plus a newly published Fairy Tale and Nursery Rhyme book. See if you can name all the characters on show. Now, what was the name of the bloke with the big tash who drove a tractor? n Call 472027.

The Romans are back!

What did the Romans ever do for us? It’s a question posed in Monty Python’s Life of Brian, and if you never stuck with the film long enough to get the many detailed answers, you’re in luck.

York Roman Day marches into Eboracum on 10th August and will allow you savage Britons the chance to witness Roman soldiers marching through the streets of the city. It’s okay though, they’re mostly friendly. There will be a bird of prey display (Another! Quick, grab your Henry VIII costume!) that will feature an eagle, the symbol of Roman imperialism. The kiddies will enjoy dressing up and face painting and there will also be a fascinating talk about Roman York from Brian Young, author of The Eagle Has Fallen. Polish your gladius and shine your scutum. n Email eaglehasfallen@gmail.com

Dunn roaming Fair’s fayre in Dunnington.

Over three days the village of Dunnington will be awash with fun, games and a general party atmosphere. From 19th to 21st July Dunnington Fayre will feature lots of stalls and attractions on the Saturday and Sunday – including chainsaw carving, a children’s fair, a circus workshop, live music and a family chill out day. The Friday night before it all kicks off will also see a comedy extravaganza to set the mood for the weekend. We’re particularly looking forward to The Quarks live band playing the Dunnington Leisure Centre on Saturday night as well as the birds of prey display. We hope to hold a falcon on our arm and stand there like Henry VIII. Now that’s a weekend well spent.

Walk the walk Raise some dosh for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

On 20th July the beautiful and normally tranquil grounds of Castle Howard will be shivering to the force of thousands of pairs of feet. The Marie Curie Walk Ten invites you all to enjoy an evening 10K stroll around the castle, which will help to support the fantastic work of the cancer charity.

Amble through the stunning countryside, dense woodland and glorious architecture. Write your own personal message for a loved one on a candle bag, and the glowing display of remembrance will welcome you on your return. Then you can relax into the evening and enjoy picnics, entertainment and a celebration of light at 10pm – the time at which the Marie Curie nurses start their night shifts in a patient’s home. n Call 0845 0524184.

Worth a Lux Luxenbourg Philharmonia play the University of York.

Not satisfied with providing a varied range of concerts with local and national musical talent, it seems the University of York is venturing further afield. The Luxenbourg Philharmonia has been invited to play the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall at 8pm on 14th July and they’ve prepared a musical feast. The orchestra will play works by Dvorak, Vaughan Williams and Gade, as well as performing major works ranging from Beethoven to Shostakovich. Its selections from popular operas enjoy tremendous success, so we’re looking forward to a real treat for our ears. Also our eyes, as a whole orchestra sitting together, wearing black suits and white shirts, reminds us of penguins huddling together in the Antarctic frost. We are low-brow. n Call 766280.

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July? No, it can’t be July. We distinctly remember it being Christmas about five minutes ago. We’re still in our winter woollies and long-johns. Ah, that’ll be why we’re bucketing sweat and constantly being invited to barbeques. Well, if you get a free day away from burning meat in your back garden, why not do some of this stuff?

23rd-25th AUGUSt GAlTRES FESTIVAl 2013 TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE! Use discount code ‘Locallink767’ for money off tickets. Visit www.galtresfestival.org.uk

EVERY DAY NEWGATE MARKET. Over 100 stalls in the heart of York for fresh produce, fresh air – and fresh banter.

Besides local food, discover original crafts and gifts plus clothing and leather goods.

Open daily 9am–5pm.

Call 551355 or visit www.york.gov.uk YoRKWAlK, from Museum Gardens Gates, daily at 10.30am and 2.15pm (weekends only during January). Entertaining historical walks.

Visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk ToY SToRIES, York Castle Museum, 9.30am-5pm.

Visitors will rediscover bikes, bath toys, computer games and beautiful hand-made dolls that are amongst the toys on show from the last 150 years. Visit www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk

CAPITAl oF THE NoRTH, Yorkshire Museum, 9.30am-5pm.

Featuring some of the most prestigious medieval objects ever found in Britain, this exhibition tells how York once ruled the north. Visit www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk

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PlAGUE, PoVERTY & PRAYER, Barley Hall.

The exhibition explores everyday life for the citizens of York from the Norman invasion to Tudor times, by examining unique archaeological evidence from the period. Visitors will explore interactive displays, new research, and recently excavated skeletal material to find out some of the gruesome details about illnesses and diseases from the period.

Visit www.barleyhall.co.uk 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.

They tell the colourful story of York Minster.

Visit www.yorkminster.org

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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.

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untiL 31st decemBer DUTY CAllS: Castle Howard in Time of War, Castle Howard, 10am6pm. From Waterloo to World War II, this exhibition explores the stories of Castle Howard in the time of war. While generations of Howard sons went to fight overseas the impact of war was often more powerfully felt at home.

Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk or call 01653 648333.

EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY WEEKlY ClASSES, Rogues Atelier, Fossgate. Join a class – Upholstery Drop-in each Tuesday 10am-1pm, and Life Drawing every Thursday 7-9pm. Call 07960 329286.

EVERY WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SUNDAY 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

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PICK YoUR oWN, The Balloon Tree Farm Shop, 9am-5pm. The farm’s super-fresh home grown strawberries are now ready for picking. Go and pick your own or buy strawberries freshly picked that morning.

Visit www.theballoontree.co.uk

EVERY SUNDAY GIANT CAR BooT SAlE, Home Farm, Wigginton, 7am-1pm. A massive car boot sale offering all sorts of new and used items.

Call 768463.

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.

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 25th JuLy LoVE ARCHITECTURE, Kentmere House Gallery.

Love Architecture’ Festival 2013 is an amazing series of events across England and Wales, bringing architecture alive through a range of walks, talks, tours and exhibitions. It is organised by the Royal Institute of British Architects. Call 656507.

untiL 29th June FESTIVAl oF IDEAS, across the city and at the University of York campus.

York Festival of Ideas celebrates York’s vibrancy with a theme of North and South.

Visit www.yorkfestivalofideas.com

20th, 25th June, 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th JuLy EVENING WAlKS, 7pm. A series of walks around York and the surrounding areas, led by York Ramblers. For details of the walks, call 01347 822729.

20th IN PRAISE oF ERIC BlooDAXE: VIKING PoETRY FRoM YoRK, Barley Hall, 7pm. Enjoy a goblet of mead as Matthew Townend of the University of York explores this unique northern poetry.

Call 615505.

20th UNIVERSITY CHoIR AND SYMPHoNY oRCHESTRA, York Minster, 7.30pm. The concert launches the university’s 50th anniversary alumni weekend.

Visit www.york.ac.uk/concerts 21st THE MAGIC oF MoToWN, Grand Opera House, 7.30pm. Back by popular demand with an all-new show for 2013, packed with 36 back-toback massive Motown hits.

Five-star performances authentically revive the style and sophistication of all the Detroit. Call 0844 8472322.

21st THE VEGAS ElVIS SHoW, Lady Ann Middleton’s Hotel.

Show recreates the vital energy, style, mannerisms, vocal prowess and sheer joy of the 1970s era Elvis shows.

You will feel the energy from the back of the room.

Call 611570.

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21st BIllY lIAR, Southbank Community Cinema, Clements Hall, 8pm. This film (cert PG) was the winner of South Bank Community Cinema Members’ poll for best British Film. Visit www. sbcommunitycinema.co.uk

21st lIFE IN THE WoRKHoUSE, Wigginton Recreation Hall, 2pm. Haxby and Wigginton U3A present a talk by Mr Tom Dixon. Email bjackson27@talktalk.net 22nd, 29th June + 6th, 13th JuLy lITTlE DIGGERS, DIG, from 9.30am. Perfect for budding archaeologists, the kids can dig around in play soil to see what they can find.

There will also be dressing up and historical games.

Call 615505.

22nd-23rd INK FoR HERoES, York Racecourse, 10am-9pm.

A tattoo convention aiming to raise money for Help for Heroes and The British Legion. Visit www.inkforheroes.co.uk 22nd-23rd oPEN AIR ART AND PoTTERY EXHIBITIoN, Parliament Square, 9am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. View a wide variety of paintings and pottery by local artists. Email lindaataylor36@gmail.com

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22nd lEADING AND GlAzING WoRKSHoP, The Stained Glass Centre, Micklegate, 10.30am-4.30pm. Learn the basic techniques of cutting coloured glass to shape, leading and soldering the pieces to produce a simple but charming piece of stained glass. Call 611687.

22nd CElEBRATING 50 YEARS, Christ Church, Stockton Lane, 1-4pm. The church celebrates 50 years of service with an open day and refreshments. Call 421345.

22nd RAISE THE RooF CoNCERT, Haxby Memorial Hall, 7.30pm. Local band Generation Groove stage a concert to raise funds for the roof appeal.

Call 768100.

22nd CoUNTRYSIDE DAY, Askham Bryan College, 10.30am-4pm. A great day out for all the family with activities, games and demonstrations. Call 772277.

23rd GREAT BRITTEN, Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York. A day-long celebration of Benjamin Britten with a series of performances. Call 322429.

23rd BARNES WAllIS EXHIBITIoN, The Merchant Adventurers Hall.

As part of the Festival of Ideas, this is a fascinating look at the designer of the bouncing bomb during the 70th anniversary of The Dam Busters raids. Call 654818.

24th June – 31st auGust THE ART oF PRINTMAKING, Blue Tree Gallery, Bootham, 10am5.30pm (closed Sundays).

Original prints by Zoe Badger, Hester Cox and Giuliana Lazzerini.

Call 620660.

27th ‘IT’S A BUIlDING AND A BoAT’, DIG, 7pm. Join Steve Allen, an archaeological wood specialist, to explore important archaeological evidence and discuss what we can find from it.

Call 615505.

29th A GAlA CoNCERT, De Costa Academy of Singing, Marygate Tower, 7.30pm.

Enjoy a 25th anniversary celebration concert, led by Michael De Costa himself and other professional friends.

Call 610341.

29th FESTA D’ESTATE, English Martyrs Hall, Dalton Terrace, 6.30-11.30pm. Enjoy a concert hosted by the York Anglo-Italian Society featuring the Steve Cassidy Band and a delicious buffet. Call 783175.

29th THE APollo FESTIVAl, York Sports Club, Clifton Park. A fantastic and brand new one-day festival for York.

Visit www.apollofestival.co.uk 29th-30th PoPPlEToN oPEN GARDENS, Poppleton Community Railway Nursery.

A range of gardens will be open to the public as well a bouncy castle (on Sunday only) and a Go-Kart track.

Visit www.poppletoncentre.org.uk 29th-30th RIPlEY ANTIQUE FAIR, Ripley Village Hall, 9am-4pm.

A quality fair with decorative antiques, pottery, porcelain, glass paintings and much more. Call 01423 899163.

29th FAMIlY HISToRY FAIR, York Racecourse, 10am4.30pm. Now in its 18th year, many family history societies will be present at the fair as well as companies like Ancestry.co.uk and findmypast.co.uk. Visit www. yorkshirefamilyhistoryfair.com

JUlY from 1st JuLy BENINGBRoUGH AT WAR – from country lanes to violent skies, Beningbrough Hall, 11am-5.30pm. Start of an action-packed year of events, activities, talks, walks, trails and displays celebrating the life and times of RAF men and women stationed at Beningbrough during World War Two. Call 472027.

2nd WAlK FRoM YEARSlEY CRoSSRoADS To CoXWolD, meet at Village Hall, Coxwold, 10am. A five mile walk led by the River Foss Society. Lunch will follow before a private visit to Shandy Hall. Call 766196.

3rd, 10th + 17th GIllYFRINGE, The Gillygate, 8pm. Three evenings of Edinburgh Fringe preview shows featuring the best comedy talent in York. Visit www. cantsingcantdancedontcare.co.uk

3rd-17th THE GREAT GATHERING, National Railway Museum, 10am-6pm. Mallard and its five surviving sister A4 locomotives will mark the calendar anniversary of Mallard’s record-breaking speed run by gathering together around the Great Hall turntable in the museum.

Visit www.nrm.org.uk or call 08448 153139.

4th SUPPoRT GRoUP, Huntington Working Men’s Club, 7pm. York Haematology Support Group help people deal with blood cancers. Patients, families, carers, friends and newcomers welcome. The guest speaker will be Laura Hambleton from Marie Curie Cancer Care. Call 330705.

4th lITTER PICK AloNG THE RIVER FoSS, from Yearsley Bridge and Blur Bridge, 2pm.

Volunteers are required for a litter picking afternoon with The River Foss Society. Call 766196.

5th-7th JAzz & BlUES FESTIVAl, Burton Agnes Hall. With bands over three days, and performances in the Elizabethan Hall and its beautiful grounds, the festival offers a diverse range of laid-back entertainment. Call 01262 490324.

5th PAUl JoNES AND FIoNA HENDlEY EVENING, St Michael le Belfrey Church, 7pm. Take your family and friends to this powerful and humorous story and also help the charity Friends International. Call 289272.

5th YARNBoMBING WoRKSHoP, Rowntree’s Park, 10am-12noon. Try your hand at weaving, knitting, pompom making and finger knitting. Call 635486.

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6th lATE MUSIC CoNCERT, Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, 7.30pm. The Ligeti String Quartet perform.

Visit www.latemusic.org or call 430106.

5th-13th YoRK EARlY MUSIC FESTIVAl 2013, National Centre of Early Music.

The festival focuses on the unrivalled musical heritage of Rome, from the time of the medieval Popes, to the exuberant baroque of Handel. Highlights of the festivals include the Yorkshire Bach Choir, American lute player Paul O’Dette, Musica Antiqua Roma and battle of the (classical) bands with Theatre of the Ayre versus The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.

Visit www.ncem.co.uk CHECK oUT THE CoNCERT lISTINGS IN oUR GIG GUIDE. 6th-7th DUNCoMBE PARK STEAM RAllY, Duncombe Park, Helmsley. Attractions include traction engines, military vehicles, trade stands, craft fair stalls and much more.

Visit www.gytec.weebly.com 6th ANNUAl oPEN DAY, Cats Protection Adoption Centre, Huntington Road, 1-4pm.

Pop in to see the lovely puddy tats and learn how the adoption centre works. Call 760356.

6th A NIGHT AT THE MoVIES MUSICAl TRIBUTE, York Racecourse, 7pm. A musical tribute to the films of Dirty Dancing, Mamma Mia, Saturday Night Fever and Grease, featuring professional singers and dancers. The price includes a delicious carvery meal and a disco until 1am. Call 620911.

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6th CoPMANTHoRPE CARNIVAl, Copmanthorpe. This year the theme is all about Vikings, and festival goers will be able to step back in time and wander about a recreated Viking village, learn Viking craft and sword combat. You might need a sword to fight your way to the main stage, as bands like One Night Only and Elliot Minor are bound to draw a crowd. There will also be performances by York Breakdance, The Dance Factory and Limelight Dance Group. Visit www.copmanthorpe.org.uk 6th YoRK PHIlARMoNIC MAlE VoICE CHoIR, The Shepherd Hall, St Olave’s School, 7.30pm. Emmanuel Vass, one of the most talented young pianists in the country, returns to York for a special concert. Call 728423.

7th MUSIC FoR A SUMMER’S EVENING, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, 7.30pm.

The Tuesday Singers perform a selection of popular music, with guest soloists and instrumental accompaniment.

Call 639117.

7th SUMMER FAIR AND FUN DoG SHoW, RSPCA Animal Home, Landing Lane, 11am-3.30pm. Lots of stalls, children’s games, a barbeque and refreshments. Go along and meet all the animals.

Call 654949.

7th INSECT FESTIVAl, Museum Gardens, 10am4pm. Join the Royal Entomological Society in enjoying live insect displays, demonstrations and awardwinning photo exhibitions.

Visit www.insectfestival.co.uk 7th HIDDEN GARDENS AND STREET FAIR, Helperby and Brafferton, 12noon5pm. The opportunity to see behind the façades of Helperby and Brafferton, where once again several residents have agreed to open their gardens to the public. Call 01423 360439.

8th WEDDING oPEN EVENING, The Grange Hotel, 5.30-7.30pm. The hotel and private rooms will be set up for a wedding breakfast and ceremony and their Wedding Coordinators will be on hand to answer your questions. Call 644744.

9th CoURTYARD CRAFT AND PRoDUCE MARKETS, Castle Howard, 10am-4pm. Browse over 20 stalls selling a unique range of handmade crafts and local produce – with free entry.

Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk or call 01653 648333.

9th-11th THE GREAT YoRKSHIRE SHoW, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. An entertaining and informative festival showing all aspects of farming and country life.

The event is a shop window for the agricultural industry as well as a great day out for the family. Visit www. greatyorkshireshow.co.uk 11th-12th A NIGHT AT THE BARRICADE, Castle Howard, 7.30pm. A gala evening of musical theatre in the stunning grounds of Castle Howard with outstanding soloists, live bands and Ackworth Community Choir.

Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk or call 01653 648333.

11th oPEN REHEARSAl EVENING, Stamford Bridge Junior School, 7.30pm. Do you enjoy singing? Why not join The Stamford Bridge Singers? They are a very friendly group of singers of all ages and from all walks of life who meet together every Thursday evening. Visit www. stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk 11th lAUNCH EVENING, YoRK MEDICAl SoCIETY, Stonegate, 6.308.30pm. Friends of the charity The Island host a friendly and informal opportunity to learn more about their work with vulnerable young people in York. Call 628449. from 13th SUMMER READING CHAllENGE, Explore York Library. A summer challenge for children, involving reading books and joining the Creepy House adventure.

Call 552651.

13th + 23rd RIVERSIDE TRAIl, meet at Museum Garden gates, 10.30am. A tranquil stroll along York’s beautiful riverside with Yorkwalk, looking at its history from bustling Viking port to Victorian chocolate centre. Call 622303.

13th JuLy – 2nd septemBer YoRK MAzE, Elvington Lane, 10am-6.30pm. For another season of summer fun, the maze will once again be shaped into a special design to be revealed on opening day. Take the whole family down and get them lost for the day. Visit www.yorkmaze.com 13th-21st FESTIVAl oF THE RIVERS, throughout York.

York’s rivers will be again holding the annual Festival of the Rivers. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with a wide range of cultural and leisure activities to celebrate York’s rivers the Ouse and the Foss. Whatever your age or interest might be, the York Festival of Rivers will have something for everyone to enjoy.

Visit www.yorkfestivals.com

13th YARNBoMBING EVENT, Rowntree’s Park, 2-5pm. Join in the afternoon workshop and try your hand at weaving, knitting, pompom making and finger knitting, then add your handiwork to the yarnbombing display.

Call 635486.

13th THIRSK PICNIC IN THE PARK, Thirsk Hall, 5pm.

A fantastic concert in aid of Action Medical Research featuring Flash: A Tribute to Queen. Visit www. thirskpicnicinthepark.co.uk

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Living History & The Derwent Valley Light Railway

The Art of Beekeeping July 1st Go Potty with clay July 14 & 15th Open Flyball July 22nd 10am—5pm Rural Games August 4 & 5th Teddy Bears Picnic August 8th & 15th Bank Holiday Special August 25th—27th

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New! Childrens’ playground!

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The A Go Po Flyba Rural Teddy Bank

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13th HAXBY CARNIVAl 2013, Haxby. This year’s carnival promises to be jam-packed with family fun. If you would like a stall call 07581 469967.

13th YoRK MINSTER CHoIR, York Minster, 7.30pm. As part of York Early Music Festival, go on a glorious musical journey with one of the UK’s leading choirs in the opulent surroundings of the Minster.

Visit www.yorkminster.org or call 0844 939 0011.

14th lUXEMBoURG PHIlHARMoNIA, Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 8pm. Find out about this event in our Events Hotlist.

14th CoFFEE MoRNING, The Old Surgery, 18 The Village, Strensall, 10.30am-2pm.

There will be plants and cakes for sale, with proceeds going to Shopmobility York.

Email susanjnunn@hotmail.co.uk

14th THE YoRK RoTARY DRAGoN BoAT CHAllENGE, River Ouse.

Teams will battle it out for the Challenge Trophy and other prestigious awards, including fastest Charity Team, fastest Armed Services Team, and of course the Best Dressed Team trophy.

Visit www.yorkrotary.co.uk 19th-20th YoRK STAMP AND CoIN FAIR, York Racecourse, 11am-6pm (10am-4pm Sun). A massive stamp and fair bonanza, with almost 100 stamp dealers and over 60 coin stalls. With plenty of refreshments on hand, this will be a first class day.

Visit www.stampshows.net

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19th A STRAWBERRY TEA WITH AN ANTIQUES RoAD SHoW, Wigginton Recreation Hall. The Haxby and Wigginton U3A present a talk by Anne Chalk. Email bjackson27@talktalk.net

20th JuLy - 3rd noVemBer VIKING HERoES, Jorvik, 10am-6pm. The new summer exhibition explores the Viking idea of a hero. Explore how they were celebrated and commemorated and what archaeological evidence can tell us about their stories.

Delve into the world of Viking myth and uncover the superpowers of the Viking gods through story and play in the children’s area. Visit www.vikingheroes.co.uk or call 615505.

20th JuLy – 1st septemBer SUMMER HolIDAY FUN, York’s Chocolate Story, 10am-6pm. Live chocolatemaking demonstrations from top Chocolatiers, plus you can get hands-on making your own chocolatey creations. Kids can join a Chocolate Adventurer trail to solve the clues to discover how chocolate is made.

Call 0845 4989411.

20th JuLy – 1st septemBer PIG RACING, Farmer’s Cart. See prize porkers racing in the events arena and see if you can pick the winner.

Lester Piglet and Against-allHogs are favourites in the Ham Hock Hurdle in what will be quite a spectacle.

Call 499183.

20th-21st CHoColATE lollYMAKING, Goddards, 2-3.30pm. Join York’s Chocolate Story’s team of experienced Chocolatiers as they go off-site for a very special workshop. Learn from the experts who will show you how to make and decorate your very own chocolate lollies.

Call 0845 4989411.

20th-21st DERWENT VAllEY lIGHT RAIlWAY CENTENARY EVENT, Yorkshire Museum of Farming. A century of the railway is celebrated with a few guest engines making an appearance, as well as rides along the line itself.

Visit www.dvlr.org.uk

20th-21st HUNTINGToN 6TH ANNUAl SCARECRoW TRAIl, Huntington Memorial Hall, 11am-5pm. Apart from the scarecrow trail there will be refreshments, a tombola, face painting and lots of prizes to win. Call 07776 305510.

20th-21st CoCK o’ THE NoRTH CoNTINENTAl RoAD RACES, Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough. Enjoy the excitement of race day and watch the very best in motorcycling talent.

Call 01723 373000.

20th DAY oF CoRNFUSIoN AND IllUSIoN, York Maze, 10am-6.30pm. To celebrate the opening of their attraction - Kernel Kernel’s House of Cornfusion - they are having a day full of wonder at the maze. Watch illusions performed before your very eyes! www.yorkmaze.com 20th NEWCASTlE UPoN TYNE-CoACH TRIP. A cruise on the River Tyne taking in a spectacular view of the Tyne Gorge and the city of Newcastle, Gateshead and all seven Tyne bridges. For times and the pick up point, call 622303.

20th-21st MASHAM STEAM ENGINE FAIR AND RAllY, Marfield Fields off the A6108. See some stunning pieces of machinery while enjoying a great family day out. Call 01765 689569.

20th MARIE CURIE WAlK TEN, Castle Howard. Find out about this event in our Events Hotlist.

20th-21st DUNNINGToN FAYRE, Dunnington and Grimston Sports and Leisure Centre. Find out about this event in our Events Hotlist.

20th YoRKSHIRE CRAFT FAIR, The Galtres Centre, Easingwold. Enjoy a craft and gift fair filled with local and unique products.

Visit www.yorkshirefairs.co.uk

20th HoG RoAST, Sheriff Hutton Village Hall, 6-10.30pm.

Enjoy some tasty meat and great company – all in aid of local charity York Against Cancer. Call 764466.

21st CASTlE HoWARD TRIATHloN, Castle Howard. The stunning surroundings of Castle Howard’s 10,000 acres form arguably the most physically challenging triathlon course of the series. Triathletes start the race by swimming the Castle Howard Great Lake before transitioning into the technical cycle route, passing through the undulating countryside surrounding the estate. Triathletes then run through the estate, taking in the historic monuments along the way. Visit www. castletriathlonseries.co.uk 21st NATIoNAl CIRCUIT RACE CHAMPIoNSHIPS, Across York. York will host the 2013 Men’s and Women’s British Cycling National Circuit Race Championships. Visit www. britishcycling.org.uk/road 23rd – 29th YoRK NEW MUSICAl FESTIVAl, Joseph Rowntree Theatre. A host of fresh new musical theatre shows hit the stage, bringing the latest in writing, singing and acting talents. For details of what shows are on and when, visit www.ynmf.org

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24th JuLy – 1st septemBer SIX WEEKS oF SUMMER FUN, Beningbrough Hall, 11am-5.30pm. Something to enjoy every day during the holidays from self-led adventures to trails and art workshops. Call 472027.

24th JuLy – 28th auGust SUMMER HolIDAY FUN FoR FAMIlIES, York Minster, 10am. Celebrate the Minster’s 2000 year journey by creating your own treasures to take home – from stunning shields to Roman pottery. There’s a different family hands-on activity each week, plus explorer backpacks to pick up.

Visit www.yorkminster.org

25th lADY lUNCHES, Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa. Informal two course lunches, beginning with a talk from renowned luxury beauty label ESPA on skin health and how to achieve a healthy glow, all in the surroundings of our Grand HQ dining room. Call 380038.

25th FREE VAlUATIoN DAY, The Bar Convent. Take your antiques, collectables and jewellery along to get valued by the experts – completely free! Call 01423 531661.

26th-27th YoRBRIX, Belfrey Hall, Stonegate, 10am-4pm.

Featuring amazing models built by collectors and fans of LEGO. Visit www.yorbrix.com

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26th-27th MUSIC SHoWCASE WEEKEND, York Racecourse. Chart-topping rock band Kaiser Chiefs will play after the sporting action on Friday evening, with Little Mix, the X-Factor winners, taking to the stage on Saturday after the racing. Visit www.yorkracecourse.co.uk Call 620911.

27th JuLy – 15th septemBer PoSTMAN PAT AND oTHER PICTURES, Beningbrough Hall, 11am5.30pm.

Find out about this event in our Events Hotlist.

27th-28th THE GREAT ANTIQUES FAIR, Wetherby Racecourse, 9am-5pm. A great selection of goods and stalls and excellent on-site catering and parking.

Visit www.jaguarfairs.com

27th-28th VINTAGE CAR RAllY, Newby Hall, 10am-4pm. See over 1500 vintage cars of all makes and a large range of assorted auto jumble stalls.

Call 01423 322583.

27th-28th RIPlEY ANTIQUE FAIR, Ripley Village Hall, 9am-4pm.

A quality fair with decorative antiques, pottery, porcelain, glass paintings and so much more. Call 01423 899163.

27th-28th TRIATHloN WEEKEND SPRINT AND TEAM RElAY, Newby Hall, 10am4pm. Comprising a 500 metre swim, a 20 kilometre bike ride and a five kilometre run all based in and around the grounds and immediate environs of the Newby Hall estate. Visit www. functionalfitnessevents.co.uk

27th YoRKSHIRE CRAFT FAIR, St Williams College. Enjoy a craft and gift fair filled with local and unique products.

Visit www.yorkshirefairs.co.uk 27th JuLy ANNUAl CHARITY MARKET, Parliament Street, 9am-5.30pm. To raise funds and awareness of their work, some 40 charities from around the country will take over Parliament Street. Call 551355.

28th TElEGRAM SCANNING DAY, National Railway Museum, 11am-3pm. Bring along your old telegrams, on any subject, to be scanned as part of a national exhibition at The Science Museum in London. Call 686215.

28th BUTTERFlY WAlK, Wheatland’s Community Woodland, Upper Poppleton, 11am. Enjoy the many wildflowers, birds, moths, bees and insects – led by the woodland group’s own expert. Call 738008.

28th FRoM YoRKSHIRE …

WITH loVE, Merchant Adventurer’s Hall, 10.30am4.30pm. Over 40 Yorkshire based independent businesses selling contemporary crafts, artisan foods, vintage homeware and affordable art. Visit www. madelocallywithlove.co.uk

1st YoRKSHIRE DAY, York Maze, 10am-6.30pm.

Celebrate all that is great in Yorkshire. Enter the straw bale rolling race and the Yorkshire pudding throwing contest. Ay up!

Visit www.yorkmaze.com

3rd auGust – 1st septemBer CAT-NAPPED! THE MYSTERIoUS CASE oF THE loRD MAYoR’S CAT, York Castle Museum, 10am4pm. The Lord Mayor’s precious cat has gone missing. You have to discover who the feline thief is before they can strike again.

Call 687687.

3rd WoRlD SWEETCoRN EATING CHAMPIoNSHIPS AND FESTIVAl, York Maze, 10am-6.30pm. A day of events to celebrate the wonderful plants from which the maze is made with live music. Watch the excitement of the World Sweetcorn Eating Championships, or join in yourself.

Visit www.yorkmaze.com 3rd lATE MUSIC CoNCERT, Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, 7.30pm. Ian Pace, pianist, performs. Visit www.latemusic.org or call 430106.

AUGUST 1st-4th FAR FRoM HoME, Beningbrough Hall, 11am5.30pm. This World War Two themed event sees, on Yorkshire Day, an aircraft fly past. There will also be music, re-enactors, food and drink and lots of fun and games. Call 472027.

7th + 14th TEDDY BEARS PICNIC, Yorkshire Museum of Farming. Enjoy a magical day at the museum for kiddies whatever their ages. Visit www.murtonpark.co.uk

8th WAlK FRoM MIll GREEN To oUlSToN, meeting at Dutch House car park (Crayke to Brandsby road), 10am. A pleasant walk with The River Foss Society followed by lunch at Dutch House. Call 764702.

10th FUNDRAISING DAY, York Maze, 10am-6.30pm. The folks from the maze team up with local charities to help raise vital funds to help in their work. Join in the fun and games on the day with stalls and activities that will raise some much needed cash.

Visit www.yorkmaze.com

10th YoRK RoMAN DAY, across York.

Find out about this event in our Events Hotlist.

17th BEACH PARTY AND BARBEQUE, YoRK MAzE, 10am-6.30pm. Chill out at the York Maze beach party with a surf simulator, limbo dancing, music and barbeque.

Cool off in ‘water wars’ where everyone gets a soaking! Visit www.yorkmaze.com 24th-26th TITHE BARN EXHIBTIoN AND SAlE, Poppleton Tithe Barn, 10am-6pm (4.30pm Mon). See artwork exhibited by local artists in the historic Tithe Barn. Call 481690.

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Your theatre needs you!

Folks at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre are currently looking for people interested in theatre to join its board of directors and act as trustees of the charity.

The unpaid posts are those of Company Secretary and Events and Fundraising Director.

If you would like to volunteer your time call 07511 123659.

THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD // 9th-10th July // Grand opera house

Theatre The Legend of King Arthur 24th July – 31st August // theatre royal

Theatre Royal

Grand Opera House

To book: 623568.

To book: 0844 8472322.

HENRY VI TRILOGY (26th June – 13th July)

THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD (9th-10th July)

A fantastic opportunity to see Shakespeare’s Globe opening a new version of the first part of The Wars of the Roses here in York before they take the production to London. The plays, which make up Shakespeare’s Henry VI, create a world without ideology; a savage time, when the heroes are not kings, but formidable women, such as Joan of Arc, or rebels, such as Jack Cade.

'The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood...' Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’s sell out tour and his monstrous West End success comes the story of his brilliantly brave daughter. The Gruffalo's Child follows the young creature on a wild and windy night, as she ignores her father’s warning and ventures out into the snow. The Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? This magical, musical adaptation of the ever popular children’s book will delight all the family.

The Legend of King Arthur (24th July – 31st August) As knights and ladies, wizards and sorceresses gather to the fabled round table we will hear stories from a time when myth, magic and mystery were woven into the fate of a kingdom. Discover how Arthur was given his powerful sword, Excalibur, by the Lady of the Lake. Meet Merlin the Wizard, Arthur’s trusted teacher and friend. Learn of the love between brave Lancelot and Queen Guinevere and of the battle which would bring an end to the treasured realm of Camelot.

FOOTLOOSE (1st-3rd August) Based on the popular movie Footloose which starred Kevin Bacon, this musical tells the story of city boy Ren who moves to small town America where dancing is banned. The show is packed full of electrifying dancing and classic 1980s hits including: Out For A Hero, Almost Paradise, Let's Hear It For The Boy and the title track Footloose.

Pulsating with energy this fast paced musical gets audiences on their feet.

Joseph Rowntree Theatre Music Night - Music for a Summer's Evening (7th July) The Tuesday Singers from Escrick host Music for a Summer’s Evening. The concert will feature musical tributes to Andy Williams, Marvin Hamlisch and Lyricist Hal David. To book: 623568.

A World of Dance (12th July) Mazazik Dance presents cast of 25, dancing from Egypt, Spain and beyond. There will be explosive energy, intimate moments, and some surprises. A wonderful and inspirational night of entertainment.

To book: 07950 531917.

YORK NEW MUSICAL FESTIVAL (23rd-29th July) The festival has been launched to encourage the writing and performing of musical theatre by serving as a launch pad for a diverse array of new productions. Shows include Lady Luck, Austen the Musical, Girl with a Torch and Confessions of a Rabbi’s Daughter. Visit www.ynmf.co.uk

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KING LEAR (10th-11th July) The Globe London Touring Company presents a fresh retelling of Shakespeare’s classic play, performed in the incredible surrounds of the stately home. To book: 01423 322583.

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Pocklington Arts Centre: 0175 9301547 The Duchess: 641413 Fibbers: 651250

Basement: 612940 Black Swan Folk Club: 679131 The National Centre For Early Music: 658338

26 JULY // Amy McDonald // fibbers Barbican 6 Stagecoach York 14 Gymfusion Basement 2 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club – Ian D Montfort 3 YPS Café Scientifique 5 Beth McCarthy + According to Eve + Robin Pickford + Laura Kindelan 6 Hyena Saturday Night Lounge – TBC + Steve Harris + Anthony J Brown + Sam Avery 8 PPY & Basement presents Marvin + Honeytone Cody + special guests 9 Six Lips Theatre presents Fantasmagorical Fringe Fundraiser 11 Vacant + Montego Bay + La Petite Mort 13 Hyena Comedy Club Saturday Night Lounge – TBC + Mark Smith + Mick Ferry + Tony Jameson

14 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club – Lloyd Langford + Mick Ferry 16 Mr H presents Ethan Johns + Boss Caine 20 Hyena Comedy Club Saturday Night Lounge – Nige + Dan Nightingale + Jarlath Regan + Danny McLoughlin 22 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club – Josh Widdicombe + John Gordillo 25 Folk In The Basement presents Polly and The Billets Doux 26 Sparkle Cabaret 27 Hyena Comedy Club Saturday Night Lounge – Martin Mor + Steve Harris + Grainne MaGuire + TBC 28 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club – Tom Wrigglesworth + Glenn Wool 30 Dr Sketchy’s Anti Art School

Black Swan Folk Club 4 Singers and Musicians Night 11 Ray Hearne 18 Salvation Jane 25 Eddie Walker Fibbers 2 Toseland 3 Marcus Bonfanti 5 Memorium 6 The Bastard Sons 13 The Wedding Present 18 X-UFO 19 Next Step – Tribute to Siouxsie and the Banshees 20 UK Foo Fighters 22 With One Last Breath 26 Amy McDonald 26 Ocean Avenue 29 Kids In Glass Houses National Centre For Early Music 3 The Foresters + Stan Graham

Film guide

The Duchess 1 Please Please You presents Simone Felice 4 The Weeks 6 Heaven’s Basement + Buffalo Summer + Skarlett Riot 8 Hoodlums 9 Dinosaur Pile Up 12 Echobelly 17 Comic Youth presents Rich Fulcher 20 Raglans 27 Brodown Fest 2013 29 Dead City Streets Pocklington Arts Centre 4 The Troggs The Band Room 5 The Ruth Moody Band 22 Steve Riley + The Mamou Playboys unitarian chapel 6 Ligeti String Quartet

Pacific Rim. “Hello, we are the general public. We couldn’t help but notice that the northern hemisphere is angled toward the sun.

Because of that we would like to see explosions and monsters and giant robots please.” It appears that Guillermo del Toro, director of Pan’s Labyrinth and Hellboy, has been listening to the general consensus about summer blockbusters. In a world where giant alien monsters have invaded the earth, humankind’s only chance for survival is to build equally giant robots and do battle – with as much collateral damage as the CGI budget will stretch to. We’re looking forward to the subtle undertones and emotional depth.

5 David Vickers Lecture, Bedern Hall Yorkshire Bach Choir, York Minster 6 Discussion with Elizabeth Kenny, NCEM Jakob Lindberg, NCEM Iestyn Davies and Thomas Dunford, St Olave’s Church Rose Consort of Viols, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York 7 BBC Radio 3 Early Music Show, NCEM Minster Minstrels, Unitarian Chapel Musica Antiqua Romana, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York Paul O’Dette, NCEM 8 John Bryan Lecture, Bedern Hall University of York Chamber Choir and University Baroque Ensemble, St Michael le Belfrey Church Afternoon Tea Party, Bedern Hall La Risonanza, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York Ensemble Medusa, NCEM

9 Youths, Lutes and Ukes, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York Fabio Bonizzoni, NCEM Lutes ‘n’ Ukes, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York 10 PMMS Conference I, Bedern Hall Mark Tucker and Paula Chateauneuf, St Olave’s Church PMMS Conference II, Bedern Hall Sinfonye, The Quire, York Minster PMMS Conference III, The Chapel, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall 11 Showcase I, NCEM Showcase II, NCEM The Sixteen and Harry Christophers, Durham Cathedral Wieland Kuijken, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York 12 Showcase III, NCEM Showcase IV, NCEM The Sixteen with Harry Christophers, York Minster 13 Competition Final, NCEM The Choir of York Minster, York Minster

Vue: 08712 240 240 www.myvue.co.uk City Screen: 0871 902 5726 www.picturehouses.co.uk/york Reel Cinema: 0870 801 0870 www.reelcinemas.co.uk

Monsters University. Back before their child scaring exploits in 2001’s Monster Inc., Mike and Sully attended Monsters University. This prequel movie follows their adventures as they learn how to become the monsters they were famous for being – and firm friends. All the big names are back for this Pixar animation, lending their vocal talents once again. Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Nathan Fillion, Steve Buscemi and many more are back for what promises to be as good and as funny as the original.

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We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks. You’ve probably been dwelling under a very large rock recently if you’ve not heard the name Julian Assange. The founder of the WikiLeaks website, that published government secrets, has been holed up in the Ecuadorean embassy for ages now, avoiding extradition to the USA. This documentary film reveals the creation of the website, which facilitated the largest security breach in American history, and focuses on the people at the centre of the controversy. This should be a fascinating look at an on-going scandal and serve as a cerebral alternative to typical summer blockbusting fare.

The World’s End. Five childhood friends reunite in their home town in an attempt to recreate a legendary pub crawl from 20 years previously. During the course of the drinking session however, it seems that the friends may be the only thing standing between humanity and total annihilation. From Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and director Edgar Wright comes what promises to be a rip roarer of a ride into the hilarious and surreal, hopefully akin to the trio’s previous efforts with Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. We’re looking forward to seeing it out to the bitter end. Or lager end, whatever comes first.

The Wolverine. Oh Hugh Jackman; look at you there, with your big muscles and your rugged Ozzy good looks. Unlike other handsome men in films these days you also play a cool character which goes a long way to stopping Howard from smashing your teeth out.

The Wolverine details how… erm… Wolverine, Marvel’s X-Men show runner, learnt all his mad combat skills. The depressed immortal Canadian visits Japan to learn the ways of the samurai.

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The Balloon Tree Farmshop, Gate Helmsley. The award winning farmshop and cafe have been growing soft fruit and vegetables for over 20 years. Pick your own or buy ready picked. 01759 373023.

PIGLETS ADVENTURE FARM PARK, The Farmer’s Cart, Towthorpe Grange, 10am-5pm. Animal petting, crazy farm golf, obstacle course, ride-on tractor rides, pedal go-carts and much more. www.thefarmerscart.co.uk 499183.

QUILT MUSEUM AND GALLERY, Peasholme Green. Britain’s first museum dedicated to quilt making and textile arts. www.quiltmuseum.org.uk 613242.

SIGHTSEEING TOURS BY BIKE. Explore York by bike, with all equipment provided. www.scootcyclingholidays. co.uk 720003.

Days Out and attract ions Fancy a day out in York or further afield?

These attractions are very attractive.

YORK AND SURROUNDING AREAS BARLEY HALL, 2 Coffee Yard, off Stonegate.

A stunning medieval house. www.barleyhall.org.uk 610275.

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens, Beningbrough.

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens, Beningbrough. A spectacular stately home, with fun for the whole family. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbroughhall.472027.

CLIFFORD’S TOWER, Eye of York, Open daily, 10am-6pm. Set in the heart of York, this imposing tower is almost all that remains of York Castle, which was originally built by William the Conqueror. 646940.

DOG WALKS, throughout Yorkshire.

Your guide to dog-friendly walking in the Yorkshire countryside. www.dogwalksyorkshire.com Edge Events Function Rooms, Wentworth College, The University of York. Open to members of the public looking to book a private party venue to celebrate that special event without breaking the bank. Call 323012.

F1 Racing, JMD Raceway, Kathryn Avenue, Monks Cross. Racing and go-kart hire throughout the day – perfect for old and young speedsters. 673555.

FAIRFAX HOUSE, Castlegate. Unlock the splendour of the finest Georgian town house in England. www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk 655543.

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TREASURER’S HOUSE, Minster Yard. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through this historic house before you relax in the tearooms. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 624247.

The York Cocoa House, Blake Street. Chocolate workshops are suitable for all ages and abilities. www.yorkcocoahouse.co.uk THE NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM, Leeman Road, 10am-6pm daily. This free family attraction is the biggest railway museum in the world.

Lots to see and do. www.nrm.org.uk THE BAR CONVENT, Blossom Street.

England’s oldest convent, founded in 1686, now a museum. www.bar-convent.org.uk 643238.

YORK CASTLE MUSEUM, Eye of York. One of Britain’s leading museums, it shows how people used to live by recreating rooms, shops, streets – and even prison cells. www. yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk 687687.

YORKSHIRE MUSEUM AND GARDENS. Museum Street. The ten-acre botanical Museum Gardens, GODDARD’S, Tadcaster Road. Visit the around the Yorkshire Museum. www. former home of Noel Goddard Terry, of yorkshiremuseum.org.uk 687687. the famous York chocolate-making firm, YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM, Elvington.

Terry’s of York. www.nationaltrust.org.

The largest independent air museum uk/goddards in Britain and is also the location of HOLGATE WINDMILL, Windmill The Allied Air Forces Memorial. www.

Rise, Holgate. Open some weekends to yorkshireairmuseum.co.uk 608595. visitors. www.holgatewindmill.org YORK COLD WAR BUNKER. Acomb JORVIK, Coppergate. Experience life in Road. Enter the blast-proof doors and Viking York as you meet the inhabitants investigate the more unusual side of on your journey through reconstructed York’s heritage. 646940.

Viking streets inspired by the famous dig of the 1970s. www.jorvik-viking-centre. YORK DUNGEONS, Clifford Street.

With fantastically frightening new sets co.uk 543403. and attractions. www.the-dungeons.

MERCHANT ADVENTURERS’ co.uk/york 632599.

HALL, Fossgate. Set in beautiful YORKWALK, Museum Garden Gates, gardens in the centre of historic York, Museum Street. A wide range of tours the hall is a fully functioning museum, with several taking place every day. wedding and hospitality venue.

Special autumn walks now available. www.theyorkcompany.co.uk 654818. www.yorkwalk.co.uk 622303.

MURTON PARK, Murton. A thriving york MANSION HOUSE, St 16 acre site with events and activities Helen’s Square. Regular house tours throughout the year. lasting around an hour run every www.murtonpark.co.uk 489966.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 11am, NEWGATE MARKET. Everything 12.30pm and 2pm between March and you could every possibly need – all at Christmas. www.mansionhouseyork.com incredible bargain prices.

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07887 754455.

YORK MINSTER. Deangate Learn about the Minster’s Eight Wonders and discover what makes the iconic structure so magnificent. wonders. yorkminster.org 0844 9390015.

YORK’S CHOCOLATE STORY, King’s Square. See chocolate come to life and hear generations of chocolate secrets. www.yorkschocolatestory.com 08454 989411.

YORK RACECOURSE, Knavesmire Road. More than just a racecourse, they also host regular music and comedy nights. www.yorkracecourse.co.uk 620911.

YORK CITY SIGHTSEEING, Exhibition Square. Enjoy a live guided Heritage Tour, Family Fun and Multilingual Tours and travel on Terrible Tales – the grisly stories of York.

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YORK BOAT, Lendal Bridge Landing, throughout the day. An entertaining and informative river cruise. Treat yourself to a refreshing drink from the bar and rest your feet. www.yorkboat.co.uk YORK GLIDING CENTRE, The Aerodrome, Rufforth. Learn how to fly, or book a special glider ride gift for a friend of family member. 738694.

EVERY NIGHT GHOST TRAIL OF YORK, West Doors of York Minster. Dare you cross the centuries and discover York’s spinechilling history? 633276.

YORK TERROR TRAIL, Starts at The Golden Fleece Inn. A tour of the historical horrors of York’s 1900 year history, told by an array of colourful characters. www.yorkterrortrail.co.uk

EVERY SUNDAY GIANT CAR BOOT SALE, Wigginton.

Established for 22 years. 768463.

EVERY MONDAY SELBY MARKET, Selby town centre.

Bargains galore at the well-established market. 07808 768186.

HELMSLEY BYLAND ABBEY, Coxwold. Byland Abbey is the perfect place to stop if you’re walking or cycling in the North York Moors National Park. www.englishheritage.org.uk 01347 868614.

DALBY FOREST DRIVE AND VISITOR CENTRE, Low Dalby.

Activities and events running throughout the year. www.forestry.gov.uk/dalbyforest DUNCOMBE PARK, Helmsley. The spectacular gardens are open to visitors, as is the surrounding parkland. www. duncombepark.com 01439 772625.

NUNNINGTON HALL, Helmsley.

Picturesque Yorkshire manor house with organic garden and exciting exhibitions. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 01439 748283.

RIEVAULX ABBEY, Helmsley. Learn about the monks in medieval times and how they devoted their lives to spiritual matters. www.english-heritage.org.uk 01439 798228.

RIPON CAMP HILL, Kirklington, Bedale. The north’s leading and award winning Corporate Event and Outdoor Adventure destination. www.camphill. co.uk 01845 567788.

YORKSHIRE DALES BOLTON CASTLE, Leyburn.

One of the country’s best preserved medieval castles. www.boltoncastle.co.uk 01969 623981.

BEECH END INTERACTIVE MODEL VILLAGE. Commercial Square, Leyburn. Unique amongst model villages, it combines fascinating visual detail with interactive fun.

01969 625400.

FOUNTAINS ABBEY AND STUDLEY ROYAL, Ripon. Every day there are tours and demonstrations of what life was like in the medieval abbey. www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888.

SCARBOROUGH BETTON FARM VISITOR CENTRE, East Ayton. A thriving little farm and working community dedicated to your pleasure and interest. www.bettonfarm.co.uk 01723 863143.

PEASHOLM PARK, North Bay, Scarborough. Take a boat trip around the beautiful surroundings of Peasholm Park. www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com 01723 383636.

English garden. www.falconrycentre. co.uk 01845 587522.

MALTON CASTLE HOWARD. The magnificent house and gardens at Castle Howard contain many surprises. Enjoy tours on a variety of subjects, including architecture and restoration. www.castlehoward. co.uk 01653 648444.

SCARBOROUGH CASTLE, Castle Road. With over 2,500 years of turbulent history behind it, Scarborough Castle is a great day out. www.englishheritage.org.uk 01723 372451.

THIRSK MONK PARK FARM VISITOR CENTRE, Bagby, Thirsk. A varied collection of both outdoor and indoor Feeding Areas where you can see lots of animals. www.monkpark.co.uk 01845 597730.

THE WORLD OF JAMES HERRIOT, Kirkgate. Step back in time and experience the life of James Herriot. www.worldofjamesherriot.org 01845 524234.

THE BIRD OF PREY CENTRE, Sion Hall Hill, Kirby Wiske. Eagles, falcons, hawks and owls will swoop and dive around you as you sit in a beautiful

THE YORKSHIRE LAW AND ORDER MUSEUMS, Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon. The story of the Liberty Courthouse, Prison and Victorian Workhouse. www. riponmuseums.co.uk 01765 690799.

ROBIN HOOD’S BAY, Near Whitby.

There is much more to Robin Hood’s Bay than initially meets the eye. www. robin-hoods-bay.co.uk 01947 880021.

THE DRACULA EXPERIENCE, 9 Marine Parade, Whitby. A unique tour through the Dracula story and the connection to Whitby. www.draculaexperience.co.uk 01723 501016.

SCARBOROUGH ART GALLERY, The Crescent, Scarborough. An exciting mixture of treasures including paintings and exhibitions. www.scarboroughartgallery.co.uk 01723 374753.

THE ROTUNDA MUSEUM, Vernon Road, Scarborough. Dinosaurs in Yorkshire? Get hands on and learn geology skills. www.rotundamuseum.org. uk 01723 374839.

NEWBY HALL, Ripon. An enchanting woodland walk and a miniature railway, and the exciting adventure gardens. www.newbyhall.com 0845 4504068.

WHITBY

SCARBOROUGH SEA LIFE CENTRE, Scalby Mills Road. All kinds of sealife from the curious and the rescued to the rare and the enigmatic.

01723 376125.

STAINTONDALE SHIRE HORSE FARM VISITOR CENTRE, Staintondale. The farm is set in 40 acres of idyllic coastline and is enjoyed by people of all ages. www.shirehorsefarm. co.uk 01723 870458.

LIGHTWATER VALLEY, North Stainley. Escape to Lightwater Valley and discover the excitement of a day bursting with thrills. www. lightwatervalley.co.uk 0870 458 0040.

EDEN CAMP, Malton. One of the largest and most comprehensive museums covering British military and social history. www.edencamp.co.uk 01653 697777.

FLAMINGOLAND, Kirby Misperton, Malton. Enjoy a day out at the theme park and animal sanctuary. www.flamingoland.co.uk 0870 7528000.

HARROGATE RHS GARDEN HARLOW CARR, Crag Lane, Harrogate. A garden dominated by water, stone and woodland. www.rhs.org.uk 01423 565418.

RIPLEY CASTLE, Harrogate. A fascinating and entertaining day out in a beautiful location with memorable surroundings. www.ripleycastle.co.uk 01423 770152.

ROYAL PUMP ROOM MUSEUM, Crown Place, Harrogate. Relax whilst exploring Harrogate’s spa history on the site of Europe’s strongest sulphur well. www.harrogate.gov.uk 01423 556188.

WHITBY ABBEY. Abbey Lane. Set on a headland high over the popular seaside town, Whitby Abbey is the perfect choice for a great value day trip. www.english-heritage.org.uk 01947 603568.

PICKERING NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY, Pickering Station. The steam train takes the tourists on a journey from Pickering to Grosmont. www.northyorkshiremoorsrailway.com 01751 472508.

NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK. Superb natural history and a variety of unique places to visit. www. northyorkmoors.org.uk 01439 770657.

RYEDALE FOLK MUSEUM, Hutton le Hole. A beautiful open-air museum and a wonderful place to visit. www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk 01751 417 367.

PICKERING CASTLE. Castlegate.

Discover how this splendid 13th century castle was used throughout the centuries.www.english-heritage.org.uk 01751 474989.

THE FORBIDDEN CORNER, The Tupgill Park Estate, Coverdale.

The Forbidden Corner is full of strange things. www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk 01969 640638.

THORP PERROW ARBORETUM, Bedale.100 acres of beautiful woodland walks, trails and glades to explore. www.thorpperrow.com 01677 425323.

SKIPTON SKIPTON CASTLE. High Street. Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England. www. skiptoncastle.co.uk 01756 792442.

FILEY CRESCENT GARDENS, The Crescent, Filey. Stroll through the Crescent Gardens as you take in the stunning views across the bay. 01723 383636.

GLEN GARDENS, West Avenue, Filey.

These fantastic gardens offer the perfect retreat for family picnics. www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com 01723 383636.

THE MEMORIAL GARDENS, Murray Street, Filey. These gardens are in an ideal location to relax with lunch as you watch the world go by. www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com 01723 383636.

HULL THE DEEP, Hull. This award-winning visitor attraction is home to over 3,500 fish including spectacular sharks and rays. www.thedeep.co.uk BLACKTOFT SANDS, near Goole.

Spectacular wildlife at the start of the Humber estuary. 01405 704665.

FURTHER AFIELD DIGGERLAND, Castleford. Diggerland allows both adults and children to go crazy with mechanised madness.

0871 2277007.

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THE TIME MACHINE, Beech Avenue, Harrogate. The largest and best indoor play and party centre in Harrogate. www.childrenstimemachine.co.uk 01423 816111.

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Market Days 11th- 14th July. Summer Crafts’ Fayre.

Taking place alongside Newgate Market, this year’s summer crafts fayre offers arts and crafts, gifts and designs from local jewellers and potters.

For foodies, there’s also a wide range of culinary delights on offer, from Turkish olives to Yorkshiremade fudge and chilli jam.

Barbecue chicken marinade

26th July. Parliament Street Farmers’ Market.

Taking place on the last Friday of every month, this market showcases local produce made within 40 miles of York city centre.

Summer is here, which means it’s time to dig out the shed keys and get those barbecues on. Freshen up your evening with this zesty barbecue chicken marinade from our very own Katie’s other half, Craig!

NEWGATE MARKET. Newgate Market offers 110 stalls for food and arts lovers alike.

Showcasing local food and drink, potters, designers, clothing, handbags, mobile phones and much more, the market offers something for all tastes. Open weekdays 9am-4pm and 9am4.30pm Saturday and Sunday.

1. Squeeze the juice of one lime

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into the bowl. Add two tbsps soy sauce. Mix all the ingredients together vigorously with a fork.

into a bowl, taking care to avoid pips. Chop one garlic clove very finely or use a garlic press. Add the crushed garlic to the lime juice.

2. Spoon one tbsp of honey

3. Place chicken breasts into

the bowl and coat generously in the mixture. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for two to six hours.

4. Once suitably marinated,

grill on the barbie until cooked through. Serve with chips and salad for a refreshing summer treat. Serves two.

You’ll need: 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp honey 1 lime 1 garlic clove 2 skinless chicken breasts

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Don’t substitute butter with low fat spread. Low fat spreads contain less fat and more water and won’t bake as well.

Always weigh out sugar exactly. Use too much and you will end up with a dark crust, too little and your cake with have a tough texture.

When adding eggs to creamed butter and sugar, add a spoon of flour to stop the mix from curdling.

Weigh out your flour precisely. Too much can cause a cracked top.

A pinch of salt brings out the flavour in sweet baked goods.

Always bring eggs to room temperature before using in baking.

Never over bake - you will end up with a dry cake.

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Fresh fruit, anyone?

The York Get Growing project deserve a big pat on the back for all the great work they’ve been doing recently in getting our community growing our own fruit and vegetables. The team have had a busy spring: as well as planting fruit trees at several schools, they have been working with The Retreat Hospital and Elvington School to provide new food growing areas. They’re always on the lookout for new sites to develop, too, so if you know of a patch of land that could be used to grow food let Get Growing know by emailing yorkgetgrowing@tcv.org.uk or phoning 644300.

The team are also keen to hear from anyone who would like to help as a volunteer for just a few hours every month by becoming a food growing ‘champion’. Get Growing are also providing free courses on how to grow and use local food – next up is Grow, Use and Cook Fruit on 22nd July – call 644300.

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JW Myers Rowley & Sons Family Furneral Services

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Antique Restoration

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117 117

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Deans Garden Centre 51 Fencing, Paving & Decking Co. 55 Fineacre Landscaping Ltd 59 Gooch Gardens 57 Grumbleweed 55 Hibiscus Gardens & Landscapes 51 K&S Paving 55 Mike Walmsley Landscapes 54 Nigel Scaife Garden Maintenance 55 NK Landscapes 59 Rock n Stone York Ltd 53 Signature Landscaping 17 York Paving and Driveways 55 Your Local Gardening Service 59

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Logs/fuel

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Cookerburra

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Pat testing

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Haxby Memorial Hall

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Access All Locks Afford a Lock All Locksmith Repairs

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Blue Moon trading Connollys Home Style ltd.

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JMD Associates UK

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Window Cleaning

AC Cleaners

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Windows/Doors/Cons Access All UPVC Repairs 124 D.G.M.S Windows 23 Eliments 12 Orion Windows 15 Quickslide Windows 128 TWS 40 York Millenium Window Centre 14 York Trade Windows 9 Yorkshire Windows 49

All UPVC Window & Door Repairs 124 DR Glazing 124 All Double Glazing Repairs 123 Crystal Clear Home Improvements 9 Darren Mark Gray Upvc Windows 118 Hobgate Building Contractors 41 Mark Two Windows 124 PVC Window Doctor 124 Square Deals Ltd 3 SWC Factory Outlet 46 Window Solutions 123 Worktops/kitchens

Dales of Thirsk Ltd 42 SMS (Stonemark Masonry Services) 50 Work Top Man 48

Skips/Waste Removal A - Z Waste 59 Ebor Skip Hire 59 Wrights of Crockey Hill 52

Acomb Waste Disposal D Boswell Waste Disposal

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