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Tea, everyone?

Welcome to the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. We say that because things have gone a bit March-hare mad around the Your Local Link office (well, more so than usual). The month got off to a pretty dramatic start when our accounts guru Helen came off her moped on the way to work and broke her wrist. During the week she was off recovering we were, of course, dying to see her – mainly so we could write something funny on her cast.

Thank goodness, Helen returned to us more or less in one piece a week later (surely that’s the

latest anyone has ever been for work?), and set about her important duties. But, like most people stuck in a cast, she felt an itch on her forearm and decided to scratch at it with a knitting needle. The second trip to A&E was quicker than the first...

Meanwhile, Krystal has started her part-time university course in English Literature and has begun using big words that we don’t understand.

Of course, we’re thrilled for her, though we must admit that conversations with her have changed. In true Krystal fashion she can, of course, still talk the

hind legs off a T-Rex, but now she’s only interested in talking about writers like Wordsworth and Byron.

This left Ellen feeling a tad awkward when, instead of being able to chat to Krystal about the latest issue of Heat magazine, she was forced into a conversation about the representation of working class women in the works of Charles Dickens. Do as the rest of do, Ellen; just nod along and smile.

Hopefully your March will be slightly less mad, so whatever you’re up to, have fun!

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88-89. Events hotlist.

The crème de la crème of this month.

cover story:

first saw our cover this month. We’ve gone crazily psychedelic to celebrate the 1960s-themed Midnight Walk for St Leonards Hospice on 21st June. Grab your glad-rags and prepare to get strutting. Please note: you won’t actually be able to use a scooter on the walk. That would be cheating.

five minutes with one of the nation’s best loved poets, Roger McGough, as he gears up for a reading from his latest book at the York Literature Festival.

24-27. Time Travel. This

10-11. Shop Local. In the first

month we have a whopping double-spread of archaeological wonder. We chat to Arran Johnson from York Archaeological Trust about his work on the Hungate dig.

of a new feature we gather together some of the best local offers. Here is your chance to get some great products and services at cut-down prices.

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20-21. Puzzles.

22-23. Behind the Scenes 24-27. Time Travel.

28.29. Local Sport Report.

30-33. Business Buzz.

laments the many decisions we have to make each day. Good choice of a topic that.

34-35. Motors.

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Gadget Guide.

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Your home and garden.

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points out just how lazy he is, as he fears having to clean the garden for the coming spring.

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Your family and you.

70-71. Krystal’s gems. The world of social media is complicated place.

Fortunately Krystal has a map and a few things to say about it.

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

Visit www.yourlocallink.co.uk and press the YouTube button on the homepage to see Dave literally road test the Zeal iON HD Camera Goggles.

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Reasons you should pay us a visit:

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12-13. The way I see it. Donna

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10-11. Classified – at a glance.

126-127. Trades & Services directory.

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Jobs, jobs, jobs…

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

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Half day, full relaxation If your spring cleaning is tiring you out, and if the thought of soon having to eat all those Easter eggs is filling you with guilt... relax, the team at Middlethorpe Hall are here to help. The lavish stately home and hotel just off Bishopthorpe Road is inviting two lucky readers to go along, unwind and be pampered in their luxurious spa. While there you'll be able to enjoy the spa's facilities before letting the hotel's expert therapists wipe away your stress and tension with a massage. Visit www.middlethorpe.com For a chance of winning this half-day treat for you and a friend or partner, all you have to do is answer this easy question: Off which road is Middlethorpe Hall located?

Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Middlethorpe Hall Competition’ to the address on page six, or via email to competitions@yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 31st March, so don’t delay. Prize to be used Mon-Thurs only. Valid up until the end of April 2014. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck.

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A pair of Taking place between 31st March and 5th April at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, the musical show theatre tells the story of Alex Dillingham, a young student tickets! travelling through France, who falls in love with the alluring actress Rose Vibert. As the pair embark on a passionate affair, the unexpected arrival of Alex's uncle changes their lives forever. Visit www.yorkmusicaltheatrecompany.org.uk

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For a chance of winning the tickets all you have to do is answer this simple question: Who wrote Aspects of Love?

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

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

decisions,

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It’s been estimated we make about 3000 decisions every day. Actually, I just made that figure up, but I wouldn’t be at all surprised if it were true.

Life is just too complicated these days. If you don’t believe me, go into Starbucks and order a coffee. Go on, I dare you. Just tell them you want a cup of coffee, and watch the server’s face. I guarantee he or she won’t know what you’re talking about.

Because it’s not that simple. Once upon a time, the most challenging question you were likely to be asked in a coffee shop was ‘Do you take sugar?’ These days you have to decide whether you want your beverage flat or foamy, Blue Mountain or Ethiopian, with extra shots or added syrup.

Our lives are so full of choice, it just gets confusing. Pop out for a sandwich at lunchtime and it’s not just a matter of white or brown bread. It’s wholemeal, granary, panini, baguette, ciabata, with or without butter or low fat spread. I don’t know about you, but my lunch hour is usually over before I’ve even got as far as deciding what to put inside the wretched thing.

And then there’s the whole business of entertainment. When I was a kid, I remember the idea of getting a fourth TV channel nearly blew my mind. Now there are more like 400 on our TV (although to be fair, at any given time at least half of them are showing an old episode of Top Gear), not to mention all those online movie packages. And what happens? I

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You’d think all that choice would make us happy, but it doesn’t.

According to a psychological study, we end up crippled by indecision and left forever wondering if we’ve made the right decision.

A feeling you’ll know only too well if you’ve ever tried shopping online.

You can spend days searching the price comparison sites for the best deal on an energy provider or a new washing machine, then even longer wondering if you could have found a better one.

I’ve spent the past two weeks trying to plan a night out with some friends.

After rejecting the dozen or so films on offer at Vue and City Screen, we decided to go out for a meal. But should it be Italian, gourmet burgers, Thai or tapas?

In the end we almost gave up. ‘We could always go out for a coffee instead?’ my friend suggested.

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I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank everyone who came to my ‘Write A Novel In A Day’ workshops in November and February. I was very nervous at the idea of talking all day (unbelievable as it may seem) but everyone was so friendly and made it very easy for me. Thanks, guys! I hope to see your literary efforts on the bookshelves very soon. And thanks, of course, to Your Local Link for helping to make both days a sell-out success!

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Horoscopes March 2014

Starsign of the month...

Pisces (19th February- 20th March)

here are a few famous faces you share your sign with

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

This sounds hard, but don’t waste too much time feeling sorry for someone who has been less fortunate than yourself. Life is a game, full of winners and losers. At this point in time, you’re one of the winners, and it’s taken a lot of hard work and sacrifice to get where you are. Recognise this fact and enjoy it. March is a month for finding some new money and a greater degree of fiscal solvency, but it is also a time for considering long term investments, and deciding on what is the best thing for you to do with your money. For some this might be the choice of shopping in Waitrose or Asda, while for others, it might involve balancing the idea of stocks and shares against the purchase of property. Me? Well, I’d trust the stock market as far as I could throw it, so I’d probably go the property route, or put my money into gold bullion or art. As it is, I’ll shove a tenner in my sock under the bed, and hope for the best.

L to R: Liza Minnelli, Coco Chanel, Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman

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(21st March - 19th April)

(20th April - 20th May)

(21st May - 20th June)

(21st June - 22nd July)

From 20th onwards, a zing of romance should make the heart beat a little faster. It might be a good time, especially during the first ten days or so, to initiate reunions and work to achieve tighter bonds within the broader family.

You may find yourself worrying over things that haven’t happened yet – and may never happen, so concentrate on being positive and up-beat, taking each day as it comes. There is great support from a lover/partner who really does care about you, even if they don’t fully understand your deepest fears.

The first week of the month augers well for travel and for finding a few new solutions to old problems.

The last week of the month favours relationships, celebrations and anniversaries. It’s the middle two weeks which are a bit of a slog!

Keep your nose to the grindstone.

Perhaps a good month for male career professionals, but not such a great time for the ladies of the sign who have to balance their dreams and visions against hard reality. Some new balance needs to be found in a key relationship, and watch for legal dealings between 15th and 22nd.

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Anyone involved in the arts, media, communications or entertainment industry should have a corker of a month, but for all Leos there are some choices and decisions to be made, probably between 21st and 28th, that will have an influence over your pathways.

VIRGO (24th August - 22nd September) One quite awkward (and very important) decision to be made during the first days of the month, almost certainly connected with business and finance. Avoid any kind of knee jerk reaction. A busy period on the work scene, finances quite good, but not a lot of spare cash for pleasure.

LIBRA (23rd September- 22nd October) Some extra responsibility on your shoulders between 1st and 7th but with some recognition and reward between 8th and 15th.

Relationships and affairs of the heart dominate the second half of the month, with some tension and excitement in the wind.

scorpio (23rd October - 21st November) Beware of bad pennies from the past who want to play a role in your present. This is not a good idea and is something that should be resisted, especially by those who are actually tempted to travel such a

pathway. Don’t forget your past, but refuse to live in it. There is more waiting for you in your future.

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LEO (23rd July - 23rd August)

sagittarius (22nd November - 21st December) This month sees the ending of things that need to be ended.

Perhaps an era, or a way of thinking, or possibly a code of ethics or priorities. You won’t have a great deal of choice in the great scheme of things, and this is a time for going with the flow.

Capricorn (22nd December - 19th January) Rather a despondent mood at the beginning of the month as you seem to be weighed down by a dozen different worries, but everything changes quite dramatically for the better between 10th and 17th when someone shows you a way forwards.

aquarius (20th January - 18th February) Some good advice and stimulating conversations with a younger member of the family, who despite their youth, may well be able to teach the old dog a few new tricks.

In emotional relationships yours is very much a supporting role at this time, but even so, you should make your opinions known and your voice heard.

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Is the view from your window boring? Are still-lives just a little too... still? If you long to draw something truly eye-catching and memorable then you need to join Dr Sketchy and crew.

Each month they put on a show like no other, with a theme, models and performers all to capture your imagination and get your pencil scribbling. Regardless of if you’re Van Gogh or Van No, you’ll have a lot of fun and make some friends to boot. n Visit www.drsketchysyork.com

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Certain television talent shows may favour teenage performers, but that’s not the case here in York. If you’re a music fan of a certain age who would love to meet like-minded people, Silver Song Box is the group for you.

The friendship group, who meet at Oaken Grove Community Centre in Haxby from 1-2.30pm on Fridays, offer professionally led sessions that feature singing, music making, story telling, poetry reading, and whatever else catches your imaginatio n! Everyone will receive a warm welcome, and there’s even free transport on offer within Haxby. n Email tjsongbox@yahoo.co.uk or call Thea on 634390.

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Duncan Morter, MD of Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors, hands over the charity cheque to Katie and Irene of York Carers Forum.

Clever Crombies The folks at Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors have been so busy that we’re not just congratulating them once – but twice! The team have recently dug deep to offer a much-appreciated £850 to York Carers Forum, the charity who provide support to unpaid carers in the York area, to help them with a project to take their carers services to rural areas. But their ongoing charitable efforts aren’t all – they’ve also expanded, bringing the total number of staff to over

90 across York, Selby and Malton. Duncan Morter, Managing Director, says their focus on client satisfaction and delivery of legal services efficiently has been reinforced by their commitment to having the right people in place. “This is good news for both the firm and our clients and demonstrates our growth and positive forward outlook,” says Duncan.

A big old pat on the back to all of you! n Visit www.crombiewilkinson.co.uk or call 0800 027 5999.

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Do you have something to say to City of York Council?

Now is your chance to be heard by the people that make the decisions in our city – face to face. Residents are invited to attend the new Community Conversation meetings, which will be attended by representatives of the council, including leader James Alexander. There the councillors and cabinet members will answer any questions about the running of the city, as well as listening to ideas and feedback you might have.

The meetings will also serve as a great chance to find out about events and activities taking place in your local area, as groups, clubs and societies are invited to set up stalls and join in with the conversation. There have already been meetings during February in the Haxby and Westfield wards, with the next meetings scheduled for 10th March in the Hull Road ward, 24th March for the Clifton ward and 9th April in the Heworth Without ward. York is your city, you pay for it, so make sure your voice is heard. n For details and future dates, visit www.york.gov.uk/community_conversations or call 551550.

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Well dean!

Now, we've known for a long time how fantastic York College is, but even our high expectations have been surpassed after the college was graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

To put that in context, York College is only the fourth General Further Education College in the whole of the UK to be awarded 'Outstanding' across each of the main areas since an incredibly tough new inspection framework was put into place in 2012.

Inspectors were apparently impressed with the oustanding success rates for students, which have been consistently high for the past five years, as well as the student progression into higher-level study and employment. We're thrilled for everyone involved. A huge congratulations to the whole team at York College! n Visit www.yorkcollege.ac.uk or call 770200.

Golden oldies A big congratulations goes to York Hospital Radio as the team celebrates 50 years on the air!

Volunteers have been manning the decks since 26th January 1964, when the first ever programme – a request show to the former Fulford Maternity and Naburn hospitals – was broadcast. Now broadcasting 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the station has come a long way since the 1960s, when the first programme began with 'Thank Heaven for Little Girls', requested

by Maurice Chevalier – lasted 45 minutes and took 12 hours to record. Live broadcast didn't come until 1968, but now the station has a state-of-the-art studio close to the hospital, with a mixture of live and pre-recorded shows meaning that hospital patients can listen to the shows around the clock, free of charge. Well done to all! n Visit www.yorkhospitalradio.com or call 628800.

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. . . s w o n k e h s a As far behind the scenes

Ahead of his appearance at the York Literature Festival, we snag a few precious minutes with poet, author and general wordsmith, Roger McGough.

“There'll be new ones and old ones,” says Roger, speaking about the poems he'll be reciting at his performance at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre during the festival. “I won't really know until I get there, to be honest,” he continues in a soft Liverpudlian accent, “as every show is different.”

Finding fame in the 1960s as a poet and musician, Roger regularly tours across the country with his poetry which has earned him a CBE and the position of president of the Poetry Society. His latest book, As Far As I Know, is an anthology of new poems from which Roger will be reading at the show on the evening of 28th March. “It'll be a whole different experience from just reading from the book though,” he explains, “as people will be able to hear my voice and see me wander about the stage. Some people expect it will be like watching a comedy gig, and certainly some of the stuff I do is funny - I hope - but there's also a lot in there about ageing and death – lots of personal stuff.”

Standing up Talking about the similarity of his performance to a stand-up comedy set, we asked if Roger ever changed the show to suit the audience.

“Absolutely,” he says, “it's essential. I tend to start off with a few safe poems; classics that people might have heard and that I know will go down well. After that, judging by how the audience reacts, I know if I can play around a little bit and maybe try something new. It’s all about easing them into it, I suppose.”

His anthology, As Far As I Know, was released almost two years ago now, with Roger touring extensively to promote and read from it.

Does he ever get bored reading the same poems? “Not at all,” explains Roger, laughing.

“Yeah, it’s true that the book was out two years ago, which means If someone in the audience has the poems are all about three never heard a poem, it’s new to years old, but they're new to them. That’s something really lots of people. It can sometimes be a bit frustrating reading what important I have to remember.

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especially when you're working on new stuff that has really caught your imagination, but it still needs that spot-on delivery. If someone in the audience has never heard a poem, it’s new to them. That's something really important I have to remember.”

The beat goes on One of Roger's most famous works was the poetry anthology The Mersey Sound, published in 1967. The book has since become one of the most successful poetry collections in history and played a part in many school children's English lessons. “Yeah, and I don't do requests from it,” he jokes, speaking of the book. “I never get annoyed if people at the shows ask

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to hear an old poem from Mersey Sound, or even some of the stuff I've done for kids since, because after all it’s what I'm known for. It’s just I like to keep the shows as modern as possible and try out my new poems.”

Having performed here in the past, is Roger looking forward to returning to York. “I am indeed. York is a city that lends itself very well to festivals like this one. I've played lots of gigs there before and always had a great time.

I'm looking forward to playing the Joseph Rowntree Theatre as well, as that's a new venue for me, but York itself is very familiar. My wife is from Knaresborough so we know the area well.”

And after the festival? “Well, I'm working a new book of poems as we speak – just at the editing stage to be honest. I'm also putting together another book for Chiltern which should be done soon, and of course continuing to present Poetry Please on BBC Radio Four. What else...?

Oh yeah, I'm doing this thing where my poems will be put in shops like Waitrose. Not a poem for Waitrose mind, something else. Not too sure about the details of that though...”

Find out more about Roger McGough at www.rogermcgough.org.uk

Whatever it is we’re sure it will be great. See Roger at the York Literature Festival 2014 on 28th March at The Joseph Rowntree Theatre. To book call 623568.

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Time Travel

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

This month: hungate

Probably the most changed area in the city centre, Hungate today is a largely open area between Stonebow and the river Foss, currently awaiting massive redevelopment. But the car park, office blocks and ongoing archaeological digs hide the fact that Hungate has been a thriving part of the city for almost 2000 years. We chat to Arran Johnson from York Archaeological Trust who worked to discover the lost secrets of Hungate.

Who are you and what part did you play in the Hungate dig?

My name is Arran and I'm an assistant field officer with York Archaeological Trust. I was lucky enough to be part of the small core team that worked on the Hungate site for over six years.

My job involved recording and excavating every feature, starting with 20th century foundations and following the story through to a Roman graveyard.

Top Right: Hungate from the Ordnance Survey map of 1851

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Hungate Factoids • The archaeological investigation of the Hungate area has been aided by Hungate (York) Regeneration Ltd as part of the work being carried out to create a new urban neighbourhood.

• The Hungate area is so called because the main street of Hungate ran through the middle of it. Only a small section of this road still remains.

• In Roman times Hungate was a marshy area by the river Foss.

It was thought that ships would have been moored there as it was near to an entrance to the fortress of Eboracum. It was also used, as Arran discovered, as a burial site.

• The name Hungate comes from the Vikings and means ‘Place where dogs are kept’ (the Hun comes from hund or hound).

Why is Hungate archaeologically important?

Hungate is the biggest open area the Archaeological Trust has been able to investigate within the city walls since Coppergate.

Archaeology has evolved a lot in the intervening years meaning that we now have techniques and technologies to understand

• William the Conquer dammed the Foss and created The King’s Fishpool, a big marshy lake, which would have partially flooded the Hungate area.

Seriously, that guy…

• In the 19th century hundreds of cramped terraced houses were built around Hungate and housed some of York’s poorest residents. All this was mostly demolished in the 1930s.

What did you personally discover?

Too much to list! It was an amazing site and I was very lucky. Digging in a city that's been inhabited for centuries means you find a lot of refuse and cess pits. These are a smelly but wonderful insight into diet, lifestyle and health containing lost shoes and brooches, hair and moss (which was the Viking equivalent of toilet paper) and even microscopic intestinal parasites. We hope to be able to contrast this information with later, Victorian toilet residues and compare the health and hygiene of the former Hungate residents.

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sites to a far greater depth. York has been a hub of activity for over two millennia and the waterlogged soils preserve delicate organic features like timber buildings and Viking fabrics.

The size of the trench, the complexity of the archaeology, and the excellent preservation have allowed us to put together a very detailed story for the Hungate area that also reveals a lot about York as a whole.

On a more pleasant note, I've discovered medieval pots, Roman graves complete with jewellery, a myriad of personal objects that had been lost down a Victorian sewer, several Viking houses, numerous coins, prehistoric flints, Viking antler combs and knife handles… the list goes on. The archaeology of Hungate really is of great importance. We returned to the site last summer for our annual training dig and discovered the lost church of St John the Baptist!

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Time travel: Continued

Of all the items that were found, what was your favourite?

That is difficult to answer. We had a Viking house with a cellar that was constructed not long after 969AD that was built using reused ship timbers felled in the southeast of England in 954AD. The vessel would have been seafaring, and around ten metres in length. Who knows how it ended up in a house in York.

Human remains are the most personal thing an archaeologist can excavate. We found over 100 Roman graves including a number of children who received careful burials. Two burials that stood out were

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of an infant who was lavishly interred in a lead coffin, and an adult buried with a mass of jet jewellery. The most poignant to me was an individual who had been largely disturbed by a later cesspit. All that remained was their legs, and as I cleaned these, I noticed their shoes had been neatly placed by their knees.

Finally, in a Victorian back yard, I found a tiny chamber made of roof tile fragments in which a small bird had been buried. The nearby Bricklayers Arms used to have linnet singing competitions and I like to think that my discovery was once a beloved, prize-winning songbird.

Homecoming “While I was working on 19th century buildings along Dundas Street, an elderly chap popped his head up over the fence and asked what house number I was working on. It turned out I was stood in what was once the room in which he was born!

That was an amazing moment.”

History repeating…

“One miserable, rainy day I was digging out a huge and very smelly cesspit that was constantly filling with water. One of my wellies got stuck and came off. While I balanced on one leg and tried to retrieve it, I noticed a medieval leather shoe directly below my boot. It made me laugh to think some poor chap in the Middle Ages may have been tasked with mucking out this same pit and also lost a shoe. Looked like they didn’t get theirs back though!”

Then and Now Fancy digging deeper?

Definitely the most strikingly different Now and Then we’ve ever done, the image on the left shows the corner of Palmer Lane and Dundas Street in 1930. The image on the right shows the same street corner (and we’re really not kidding here) today. As you can see, quite a change. This ‘before and after’ shows just how much the Hungate area has changed and also how what is now so stark and bare was once a home to many people.

If you’d like to make wonderful discoveries like Arran then be sure to get involved in York Archaeological Trust’s spring and summer training dig. Anyone can get involved in Archaeology Live which is this year being held in the grounds of All Saints Church, North Street. n Email your interest to trainingdig@yorkat.co.uk If you would like to see some of the artefacts from the Hungate excavation, they can be seen at DIG on St Saviourgate as part of the Looking Back at Hungate exhibition. n Call 615505.

Rich in All but Money: Life in Hungate 1900-1938.

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No way, Jose...

Who said the Premier League would be boring without Sir Alex Ferguson?

Chelsea’s Jose Mourinho has come back to reclaim his title; not as top of the league, but as the king of mind games. The latest example of this is his sly digs at rivals Manchester City, who at one point he suggested just try to buy their way to success.

This seems a bit rich coming from Chelsea, who when I was growing

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up had crowds barely over 10,000 and had random cars for sale behind the goals. Speaking of cars, Mourinho has likened City to a Jaguar (with an L plate), which got me thinking which car my team, York City, could be likened to. Well, against Chesterfield we were clearly some sort of vehicle that was only really going in reverse, and pretty bad at corners; but after the next game (a last gasp victory at Fleetwood) we had the look of a Reliant Robin about us.

Fall from the stars?

I wonder if March will improve for the mighty Manchester United, who at time of writing seem to be floundering every game. No matter what David Moyes tries, it seems to fail. He also has to contend with Sir Alex Ferguson watching every fixture, and bizarrely, against Fulham at home, old crooner Mick Hucknall sitting alongside him in the director’s box. Hucknall was holding back the tears when Darren Bent equalised in the last minute, probably prompting Fergie to ask if he would be coming along to the next home game. I then imagine he would have replied “If you don’t know me by now…” Whatever the conversation, I am sure they will be hoping United are simply ready to come out of their current slump.

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Back of the net March will see the season move towards the finishing line with the Minster Men playing hosts four times throughout the month. Exeter come to Bootham Crescent on 1st March, with Wycombe wandering in two weeks later (15th) before back-to-back home games with struggling Torquay United on 25th.

Then there’s a tougher test, on paper, when Burton Albion arrive on 29th.

The season has certainly been a mixed bag so far, but I think the promotion push is as much wishful thinking as me hoping that Justin Bieber’s recent arrest was for crimes against music.

Ashes to ashes...

What a difference a year makes.

Around this time last year, we were looking forward to the impending double Ashes series. “We have better players than them, we will thrash them...” So many idiots were saying the same thing (and I was one of them!). Now, I would rather we never played those Aussies again. We were thrashed in so many games over the three month long tour that the Australians put their third team out in the 20/20s and still won. I reckon if it had been drawn out any longer, the cast of Neighbours would have been scuttling us out.

Well, we seem to have reacted in the right way by dropping our highest run scorer from the series (albeit, not a particularly great feat); someone who has since gone for nearly £1million at the IPL auction, and is one of the alltime greats for England in all forms of the game – Kevin Pietersen appears to have swung his bat for the last time in an England shirt. He may divide opinion, but he is definitely the best South African I have ever seen play for England. Ultimately we couldn’t cope with his flawed personality, though I can’t help but feel that Shane Warne is an equally abrasive character

yet Australia always got the best out of their maverick.

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Racing Doncaster 1st William Hill Grimthorpe Chase 29th William Hill Lincoln 30th William Hill Lincoln Wetherby 18th Standard Raceday

– Midweek racing 28th Standard Raceday – Wear a Hat Friday in aid of Brain Tumour Research Catterick 5th National Hunt Football York city 1st Exeter 3pm (H) 8th AFC Wimbledon 3pm (A) 11th Mansfield 7.45pm (A) 15th Wycombe 3pm (H) 22nd Portsmouth 3pm (A) 25th Torquay 7.45pm (H) 29th Burton Albion 3pm (H)

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Training Course:Delivering the Best Customer Service 27th March, 9.30am-4.30pm, The Ron Cooke Hub, University of York.

Chamber Annual Dinner York 27th March, from 7pm, National Railway Museum.

Volunteering York (@Vol_York). Everything you need to know about volunteering in York. Find something new to get involved with.

York Literature Festival (@yorklitfest).

Catch up on the latest happenings at the festival ,taking place from 20th-31st March.

Yorkshire Daily (@Yorkshire_Daily). For everyone who loves this gorgeous county in which we live, get news updates and Yorkshirisms. Tha’ knows.

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York Property Forum 18th March, 5-7pm, The Royal York Hotel, Station Road.

Training Course - Delegation 20th March, 9.30am-1pm, The Ron Cooke Hub, University of York.

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You might not use the internet yourself, but trust me when I say that your customers do. Having a website for your business doesn't mean that you have to be a computer expert and know all the ins and outs of web design. We will handle all that for you and manage the site to make sure it stays active and keeps directing your customers to you. It will keep working away for you in the background and you don't even have to worry about emails. If you prefer we'll make sure that your phone number or company address is the main way people can get in touch.

A website is also essential for any business that advertises in print publications like newspapers and Your Local Link magazine. If a prospective customer sees in your ad that you have a website, they can go there to find out more about you. This is where information like the background of your business, as well as customer testimonials, will come in handy. If a person is shopping around, the more information they can get, delivered in the most professional and accessible way possible, will help sway their decision. Also, I always find that nice big images of you at work will give customers a boost in confidence when contacting you. n If you would Dave to build your company an impressive website, email info@yourlocallink. co.uk

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business Meet the manager If you haven't heard that York is soon to get it's own John Lewis store, then the rock you live under must be extremely sound proof.

The giant store, which will will stock everything John Lewis is known for including top brand fashions and electrical items, is set to open at Monks Cross on 10th April. Interested to know what the new shop will be like – and also why so many of us Yorkies dashed

to get jobs there – we chatted to Robert Garnish, soon-to-be manager of the department store. n Read our full interview online at www.yourlocallink.co.uk and find the article called 'Meet the Manger'.

City Team York appoints new Chair Local retailer Adam Sinclair, Managing Director of Mulberry Hall on Stonegate, has been appointed Chair of City Team York. The collaborative organisation, launched in August 2012, joins together City of York Council, retailers, and a range of professional organisations from across the city centre, aiming to improve business growth, resilience and economic stability. Adam comments: “Now it is time for local businesses to take up responsibility for leading the City Team agenda, and jointly work with the council and other bodies to achieve economic vitality, visible success and a real buzz to the city centre.”

York’s economy keeps growing If you're looking for evidence that York is one of the greatest places on earth, just look out of your window. However, for those of you who like their evidence in numbers and statistics, we have a few to alleviate your doubt. City of York Council have released two sets of results that show that the economy of our city is a bulging behemoth that shows no signs of shrinking.

First off, the Centre for Cities has found that York is fourth in the UK for the lowest benefit claims, and that we're attracting an increasing number of new businesses. Secondly, the city has seen five-times the national growth rate in the creative and digital sector, providing 580 new jobs. Keep up the good work you lot.

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Moving on up We've always known that York is an incredibly popular place to live, with the city consistently scoring high in polls, and because whenever our friends visit from out of town they threaten to never go home again. However, according to research from William H Brown, if our friends are really serious about staying, they're going to have to build their own place. The estate agency says that the number of properties available to buy must increase this year to meet buyer demand, as almost 20% more home buyers registering an interest – or six buyer registrations for each new property in 2013. And, with the average house price in York at over £214,000 according to the BBC, it seems that now really is a good time to sell.

To find out more, visit www.williamhbrown.co.uk or call 621138.

Chair appointed to drive York's tourism development The current chair of Visit York, Jane Lady Gibson, has been appointed by the City of York Council to also drive forward York's marketing, tourism, cultural and business development. This means that Jane will be working with a broad range of partners and businesses to create a new approach to the way York attracts and supports new businesses, as well as developing what is currently offered to tourists. Of the appointment, Jane said she was, “keen to take the marketing of York to the next level by exploring a new way of working.” We wish her all the best. Keep an eye on these pages in future months to see what changes will be made.

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Spy-speed driving We’re all used to seeing the police, ambulances and fire engines dashing though the city at top speeds – and rightly so. But soon the flashing lights of the emergency services won’t be the only vehicles to legally exceed the speed limits following changes to the law by the Department of Transport.

This is good news for James Bond, as along with mountain rescue teams, cars transporting human transplant organs and bomb disposal units, MI5 and MI6 intelligent officers (spies, to us and thee) can now legally break the speed limit. This came as a surprise to us, as we’ve only ever seen 007 drive above 100mph. In the next Bond film we expect Daniel Craig to shout from his Aston Martin at the terrorist he’s chasing, “I’m doing this legally!”

Le-GO! Ever played with Lego? If your childhood memories are now conjuring happy images of model houses, wonky aeroplanes and yellow-headed minifigures, we know of one chap who has gone one better. Raul Oaida from Romania has spent around £75,000 and used half a million Lego bricks to build a working, drivable car! The vehicle, which took Raul 20 months to complete, can travel at a maximum speed of 20mph and has a Lego air-powered engine. A video of him driving his car has already attracted millions of views on YouTube, as well as a world tour. Of the build, Raul said, “There are no manuals about how to build a car from Lego.” Really Raul? That’s strange.

Wave goodbye to the wipers Aw, the humble windscreen wiper.

They’re your best friends on the road when it’s throwing it down with rain or when winter grit gets smeared across your pride and joy.

But it seems that wipers are set to be consigned to motoring museums; that is if British car company McLaren get their way. The supercar maker are currently developing a special windscreen that repels water and dirt by way of ultrasound, employing sub-sonic vibrations to keep the glass clear. The technology comes straight from fighter jets and it is thought that McLaren will have the windscreens in their cars by next year. Do bear in mind though; McLaren’s prices usually start at around £170,000, so probably best to get saving now…

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Cola roller. Streaking windscreen? No problem: pour some cola over the glass (making sure to protect the bonnet with a towel), let the fizzy bubbles do the work then thoroughly wash off.

See the light. Dirty headlight covers? Give them a spray with window cleaner then rub vigorously with a clean cloth. Your lights will shine brighter and you’ll see better at night.

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Impress Personal Coffee Brewer.

You might remember from our Coffee gadget special a few issues ago that we love the hot brown stuff here at Your Local Link. The trouble is, once you get the cafetiere filled and percolating, everybody jumps in wanting a cup. Before you know it, you’re brewing for the whole office and your precious work time is wasted. With the Impress Personal Coffee Brewer, you don’t have to worry about anyone else, as this makes just one, perfect, creamy cup of java by way of a clever built-in filter system. Brew, plunge, pick it up and drink.

We love that everything is contained in one insulated carry mug, making this the most technologically advanced (and selfish) cup of Joe you’ll ever enjoy. n £34.99 Available from www.firebox.com

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This month we got all extreme sports with the iON Camera Goggles from Zeal. These are basically a pair of ski goggles with a tiny high definition camera built in, allowing you to capture everything as you zoom down the side of Mont Blanc. However, as York is known for its lack of mountains and piste, we got creative. And so we popped them on Dave as he cycled home for lunch and filmed ourselves making a brew. The camera, complete with Google Glass-style viewfinder, can record video up to 1080p and 60 frames per second. We were rather impressed, both with the quality of the video and the Robocop-like style. n £329 Available from Viewpoint Opticians, Feasegate. Call 667000.

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So you’re away on a long road trip and your phone runs out of juice. What do you do? If you bought a portable power pack, you’re fine; simply plug it in and charge. But what if the road trip is really long, and your power pack runs out of juice? HOW WILL YOU CHECK TWITTER? Easy, because you purchased the Torpedo from Brunton. This is a portable USB charger that also doubles as a car adapter, meaning you can charge your gadgets as you drive, and then take the pack away with you for a later charge. A must have for travelling gadget fans, and also those going camping. And let’s face it, have you ever seen a more manly gadget? It drips practicality! n £35 Available from www.amazon.co.uk

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The Cottage Garden If you want the best advice, ask the experts.

That's just what you'll be able to do at the next meeting of the Askham Bryan College Gardening Club on 18th March. There Kim Hurst from The Cottage Herbery, Tenbury Wells, will be giving a talk entitled The True Cottage Garden. n The talk starts at 7.30pm in the Conference Hall, so to find out more call 707208.

Bin there, done that From next month, City of York Council will start collecting green bins again – which means we can finally get rid of all of the rubbish in the garden that's collected over winter! Hurrah! If you're green-fingered types like us, however, you might find that one green bin just isn't enough for your garden waste. The council will continue to collect one green bin for free from April to October, but if you do have more waste that needs collecting then you can sign up for an extra bin for an annual charge of £35. Sign up before April to take advantage. n Visit www.york.gov.uk or call 551551.

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Wight since 1986. The new York branch has been set up by brothers Christopher, Matthew and Ben Young, who are all ready to give you stylish studios, workshops, summerhouses, playrooms, sheds, stables and aviaries. The great news is that they are also offering 10% off the building prices of an Albany Shed. n Call 07872 904648.

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Get on track Have you popped in to Poppleton Community Railway Nursery lately? You should, because it's lovely. And luckily for you, this month you'll have the perfect opportunity to visit. The folks at the nursery are holding a Spring Open Day on 22nd March from 10am-3pm, when you'll be able to peruse the shrubs, perennials and alpine plants on offer, as well as the planters and baskets on sale for Mother's Day. There's a raffle, too, and tea, coffee and cakes. Yes, we did say cakes. n Visit www.poppletonrailwaynursery.co.uk or call 797623.

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Electrical (and plumbing) expert Matt Todd gives us the lowdown.

Now on the waste side, there are a few things to check if you notice your machine isn’t emptying, or there is water on the floor. It may well be that the drain the washer is trying to empty into is blocked by solids flushed out during the rinse cycle, but it is also worth noting that during cold weather the drain can freeze solid. Either way, check before rushing out and buying a new machine. n For advice on all things electrical, visit www.htodd.co.uk or call 628676.

dreams If your to do list is as long as your arm and you feel as though you won't stop until bedtime, you need a bedroom that you can really relax in. Your bedroom should be a haven of tranquillity, and the team at one local company can help you realise this dream. Moonlight Bedrooms, based on Railway Street in Pocklington, create bespoke fitted furniture that makes the most of those awkward corners, alcoves and sloping ceilings. The team offer a comprehensive range of bedroom furniture, from wardrobes to ottomans, and because they deal directly with the manufacturers they can offer great prices and value for money. And with 5000 bedrooms fitted in the York area by the family team since the company began in 1987, they have a wealth of experience! Why not ask for a free survey and quote today? n Visit www.moonlightbedrooms.co.uk or call 01759 302388.

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If you are new to the city you might have noticed that we, the people of York, have some of the nicest kitchens and bathrooms in the north. This isn’t simply down to our love of food and bodily hygiene, but rather because for the past 25 years we have been well served by White Rose Interiors. The family-run business has been designing and installing quality traditional and contemporary kitchens and bathrooms suits for a quarter of a century now, and you can usually find Ray, the director, ready to offer advice at the showroom in Wheldrake.

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Please give a warm and cosy welcome to our new property and interiors contributor Becs Gardner! Becs, who each month will be letting us in on a few interior design trends, is a local lass with a wealth of experience in all things gorgeous and homely. Having worked with design practices in Leeds – including working on the Yorkshire HQ of hairstyling brand GHD – Becs also authors a popular blog called An English Girl's Home (www. anenglishgirlshome.blogspot.co.uk). She's also involved with design at the ground level, regularly running workshops to make interior decoration accessible to everyone around Yorkshire. Make yourself at home, Becs.

Check out Bec's first column, which will make you green with envy, on the next page.

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Design De-mystified by Becs.

Green shoots on dark days I don’t know about you, but right about now I’m pretty much done with dark days, long nights and miserable weather. I love getting cosy around Christmas time; shutting the weather out and hunkering down. But right now I’m ready to come out of hibernation and am desperate for some signs of life… With that in mind, I’m turning to all shades of Green. Even though the leaves may not be out on the trees just yet, there are ways and means of getting a fresh look into your home ahead of time. Now, stay with me; I know it’s a bit of a cliché. Using green to breathe a bit of life into your home around this time of year is not a new concept. But all greens are not made equal my friend, oh no. Take a look at these:

Serene Green If you’re not quite ready to take the plunge into the more vibrant greens, try “Serene Green”. I’ve created this category to incorporate many shades of green, which include mint green, apple whites, aqua, muted olive greens, and teal. These shades are easy on the eye and relaxing to boot. Whether in paint colours, furniture, or accessories, you can splash this kind of green liberally around your home and it will stay current for years to come.

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Moth Origami lampshade in mint and white, available from Etsy for around £60 www.etsy.com

Cooking Apple Green, No. 32 Farrow & Ball Decorating trend for 2014 www.farrow-ball.com Green Ground No. 206

“Get your hands dirty” print by Lesley & Pea, £32 from the Calm Gallery www.thecalmgallery.com Sideboard by Naughtone www.naughtone.com

Apple Green This is a shade that trend forecasters Scarlet Opus have dubbed “Chlorophyll Green”, and is a step forward from Pantone’s 2013 colour of the year: Emerald. It is described as “fresh, optimistic & celebratory”, but if you’re having trouble visualising it think Granny Smith green, not Golden Delicious. Used more sparingly than Serene Greens, Apple will undoubtedly bring a smile to your face without feeling too overbearing. Even if there’s not a lot of “Chlorophyll-ing” going on outside, you can be sure there’s plenty of it indoors.

Taking it literally: These apple-filled vases will do just the trick. Via www.threemangoseeds.blogspot.ca Warm Welkom. Homemade Styrofoam letters painted in a matching emulsion paint. www.bywilma.com threemangoseeds.blogspot.ca

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Neon Green Not for the faint hearted; Neon – or Acid – Green is best used as an accent or pop of colour on a more muted background. If you want to sound really educated, be sure to call it “Chartreuse”. It can be a great zing against the industry’s Neutral-du-jour: Grey, or layered against other shades of green like teal. Accessories are a great way to work this shade into your home and it can be great teamed with fluorescent shades of pink too. You could even take the trend literally and commission your own neon light installation…

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Say bon voyage to those tired boring old windows, and let a bit of spring light into your home. We get some expert advice on trends and styles for the coming year from Curtain Up’s Shelagh Garside.

The up and coming trends in interiors for 2014 are all about creating drama – but drama created with bold colours and designs that will stand the test of time. Greys and beiges are now becoming old hat in favour of deep colours like navy and plum. We are seeing more and more navy in curtain fabrics, so much so that navy has become the new neutral because it can blend so easily with other colours.

To create a sense of luxury I would say that the textures to use are sumptuous velvet, earthy suede and

even corduroy; these fabrics are very durable and can take the darker colour schemes which are on trend for 2014.

Big style news for 2014 is flora and fauna, with butterflies, birds and other animals mixed into the florals. These are never out of fashion and some traditional designs are being brought up to date with modern colours. Take a bold approach and mix the patterns to modernize the overall look. We all know that harmonious colours don’t have to match, and the same goes for

pattern finishes, so bring in different colours, textures and finishes to your rooms.

Asian influences in the fabric world are long standing, and another design trend for 2014 is bold eastern inspired fabrics. With the layering of colour, pattern and texture, from as far away as Thailand and India, these fabrics create a warm cosy look which is also very relaxing.

Why not try your hand at a courses offered by the British Curtain Making Academy, upstairs at Curtain Up.

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Warmth. Thick curtains closed during winter nights help make your home warmer and save you money in fuel bills.

Value for money. Blinds are often cheaper than curtains, depending on the style.

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We take a look at a local property development project and talk to the people involved.

You may have noticed a curious looking building just off Clifton Green – and if you have, you are one of the thousands of people who Mike and Erica Hammill have seen staring up at them from their bedroom window.

Zero House, the distinctive, new-build

property on the corner of Water End and Clifton Green, was designed by architect Mark Bramhall of Maltonbased Bramhall Blenkharn.

Making statements Mark Bramhall, the designer: “The house was very much a statement building. The owner was very keen to have a contemporary, sustainable house designed, but as the plot of land was in a conservation area this represented a challenge. The key was to respond positively to the corner site, and by thoughtful positioning of windows and the overall shaping of the building, a distinctive solution was found.

Achieving the building was not without issues. There was a protracted process with planning, where numerous three-dimensional drawings were produced to show how the building would work in context, and not be an issue

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to neighbouring properties. Zero House is seen by many as the first contemporary house in the City.

The results are there to see, and with Mike's house, it is a testament that good design can work well in a historic city setting. It is a simple argument to follow; that good buildings of all ages can sit happily alongside each other.”

Pushing boundaries Mike Hammill, the owner: “We really had to fight for this. Our original plans were rejected by the city planners and I can scarcely believe we managed to get planning permission in the end without going to appeal. It would've been easier to do something ordinary, certainly from a planning point of view, but my philosophy is that life is too short not to push boundaries.

The previous house on the site was a run-down, four-bedroomed detached property from the 1930s.

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It was a good location, and I could have refurbished the old house and moved on, but this was a chance to do something different, which is what I like doing – such as the striking property I developed overlooking Holgate Windmill.

So I got heavily involved in the design process and happily tweaked the

proposals coming from Bramhall Blenkharn. I love the finished house, especially the silver foil panels that glint in the sunlight. Working long-term with the architects was a pleasure, and I really appreciated the high level of attention to detail that they work to. In fact, we are about to undertake another project together!” n Find out about other design projects undertaken by Bramhall Blenkharn by visiting www.brable.com

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If you feel the call of nature in the middle of the night, you might have difficulty finding the light switch in the dark.

If so, simply paint the switch with glow-in-the-dark paint.

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Sick of the nozzles of spray paint cans clogging up when you’ve finished with them?

To make sure they are clean and clear for your next project, simply remove the nozzle after use, stick it onto your cannister of DW-40, and squirt. Hey presto, ready for action.

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On a roll Finished painting for the day, but need to do more tomorrow?

Don’t wash your roller out, simply wrap it in cling film, making sure the ends are covered as well, and the paint on it will stay wet and usable until the next day.

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If you’re busily raking up all those dead leaves that fell last year, spare a thought for your poor hands. By wrapping the handle of your rake with a length of foam insulation the rake will be a pleasure to grip and use all day. Blisters? What blisters?

Bit of advice

Drill bit keep slipping when drilling on hard or smooth surfaces? Simply find a washer with a hole slightly wider than your drill bit and tape it to the spot you’re drilling. It will act as a guide for your drill allowing you to glide straight in.

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

That's all, yolks If you've got a set in coffee stain on your favourite shirt, don't fret. Beat an egg yolk and then apply it to the stain with a terry cloth, working it in for about a minute.

Rinse thoroughly with plain old water, and the stain should disappear.

Break the mould Chest freezers are fantastic for storing extra food, but they’re often kept in garages or outhouses where they can get mouldy. To help keep yours mouldand rust-free, polish it with wax.

What a drainer A blocked drain is never much fun, but don't worry – you might not have to get your hands dirty. First, try pouring in a mug full of baking soda, followed by the same amount of white vinegar. Leave it for five minutes or so, then pour down a couple of kettles' worth of boiling water. It might just shift it without you having to get the rubber gloves out!

Dream soda Do your towels smell a little musty? Wash them with a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda.

Know your onions Does the smell of paint make you feel sick?

Chop up an onion and pop it in the middle of the room when painting to absorb the smell. Of course, if the smell of onions makes you feel sick too, this might be counter productive!

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Hello, Heworth!

You might think that you know everything there is to know about the suburb of Heworth, but we bet you don’t. Box of bourbons says you’ll learn something interesting if you read this. Bourbons as in the biccies, mind, not Bourbon the alcoholic beverage. We don’t want to go getting York tipsy.

History corner A rose by any other name...

It's hard to imagine that the leafy suburb of Heworth was once a Roman, then Medieval, graveyard – but perhaps even more unbelievable is its violent history. The Battle of Heworth Moor in 1454 was the first in a series of clashes between the Percy and Neville families; a feud that played a huge part in causing the

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Wars of the Roses. And if historians are correct, it's not hard to see why it helped to start a war.

Lord Egremont, from the Percy family, was angered to discover that some of his strongholds, which had been confiscated years earlier

by Ralph de Cromwell, would go to the Neville family when de Cromwell's niece and heiress, Maud, married into the family. Egremont's anger grew to such a point that he

planned to ambush the Neville family as they travelled back from Maud and Thomas' wedding. Egremont took along 1000 recruits from York who he had persuaded to join him.

However, he didn't anticipate the size of the Neville retinue, and the bridal party were able to defend themselves and retreat to safety at Sheriff Hutton. The rest, as they say, is history.

Game of Thrones fans – does

anyone else think this story may have inspired George R. R. Martin for a certain rather bloody scene in the third book? Hmm? A royal rumble It seems there's something in the air at Heworth Moor – on 3rd June 1642, almost 200 years since it saw the skirmish that led to the War of the Roses, the Meeting on Heworth Moor saw a clash between King Charles I and the Parliamentary party.

Fast facts Heworth Cricket Club is said to have been founded way back in 1784.

Ever wondered where Tang Hall got it’s name? You probably won’t be surprised to learn that it used to just be a hall in parkland. Now it’s a neighbourhood of its own, but the name stuck.

Back in 1881 the population of Heworth was just 610 – now, it’s estimated at around 15,000.

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Heworth was once home to a private asylum called Heworth Retreat.

Converted from a private house by two surgeons in 1840, it could accommodate around 35 patients, half of whom were usually paupers.

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Mary Ward, an English Roman Catholic nun who was the founder of the Sisters of Loreto, made her way to the village in 1642, and stayed there until her death. It is believed that she died at Heworth Manor in 1645.

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Judi isn't the only former Heworth notary to have been made Dame – Barbara Ward, an economist, writer and environmentalist interested in developing countries, was born in the village 20 years before the actress.

She later founded the International Institute for Environment and Development and also became a Baroness.

Dr Ronald Vincent Spivey attended Elmfield College in Heworth, and later in life officiated the marriage of Denis and Margaret Thatcher, and baptised their children.

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Charles had moved to York to raise an army and he called for a great meeting with his supporters. Around 70,000 people are said to have attended on Heworth Moor on 3rd June, one of whom was Lord Fairfax, who was sent by Parliament to present a petition to the king that entreated him to desist in raising troops. Charles attempted to evade receiving the petition, but Fairfax followed him and stuffed it on the pommel of the king's saddle. We're guessing he wasn't happy about this...

Harking from Heworth Oscar winning actress Dame Judi Dench was born in Heworth Green in 1934.

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Months later, the English Civil War had begun.

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gardeningguide Spring has finally sprung, and that only means one thing – it’s time to get growing! You’ll really dig these fun growing kits that we’ve rounded up for you...

The perfect match

Kids are sure to adore these kits! Choose between a city street or a village and style your garden by cutting out additional features and adding chimneys, bicycles, weather vanes and rooftops. And when the cress is ready, you can add it to your egg sarnies!

Village matchcarden trio growing kit £12.50 Not On the High Street www.notonthehighstreet.com

Go nuts

This kit provides all you need to grow your own peanuts – now all you need to do is figure out how dry roasting works...

Grow your own peanut plant £12.99 Find Me a Gift www.findmeagift.co.uk

Eat your purples!

Ever eaten red sprouts? What about stripey tomatoes, or purple carrots? Make teatime freaky with this funky veg kit.

Psychedelic veggies kit £14.99 Firebox www.firebox.com

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Utterly magnetic

Struggling for space in your yard? This clever kit mounts your plants on the wall using magnets, and you can choose whether you would like just one pot or the 'Happy Family' collection.

Urbio vertical garden From £12.99 Find Me a Gift www.findmeagift.co.uk

Pass the Roses

Now you don’t have to choose between chocolates and flowers, as this kit enables you to grow cocoa-scented daisies! We can’t promise your consumption of Kit Kats won’t rise, though.

Grow your own chocolate scented flowers £9.95 Tesco www.tesco.com

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Cultivate your cocktail

Regular readers will remember that we've already featured kits that let you grow your own tea and coffee, but if you prefer something a little stronger, this is the one for you. As well as a miniature bottle of Havana rum, a fresh pot of mint, a wooden muddler and instructions, the kit also contains a limequat plant. The fruit is a cross between a lime and a kumquat, and as it's slightly sweeter than regular limes, it's apparently a perfect ingredient for drinks.

Make mine a mojito £32 Plants4Presents www.plants4presents.co.uk

Most of us spend more time at work than at home, so if you want a little greenery for your desk, this little kit is ideal. Containing all the moss, gravel, sand, pebbles, soil and of course seeds for you to create your own desktop terrarium, all you need to provide is the container. We think it would look ace in a glass milk bottle!

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This kit will allow you to grow mushrooms that glow even in low light. We adore the name of this mushroom too – it's called Faerie Fire, and we can see why!

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gardening Blooming bridge Bridges are often impressive feats of engineering, but usually filled with traffic and pollution. However, a new initiative in London to create a garden bridge to span the Thames will see Cockneys crossing the famous river surrounded by birdsong, bees and blooms. If all goes to plan, the bridge should be completed by 2017 and will cost around £150million. We reckon we could transform Lendal Bridge for much less than that, though... does anyone have any hanging baskets going spare?

Planting pals Fancy getting involved in some horticultural fun with like-minded people? Luckily for you, there's not just one, but two fantastic local gardening groups with events taking place this month. New Earswick Gardening Club will meet on 4th March at 7.30pm at the Methodist Hall with a demonstration from Julie Cook entitled 'Indigo and Oranges' Visit www.newearswickflowerclub.org.uk.

Then, on 18th March at 7.30pm, members of Askham Bryan College Gardening Club will enjoy an illustrated talk by Kim Hurst called 'The True Cottage Garden', taking place at the Conference Hall at the college.

Non-members are also welcome to attend for an entrance fee of £5.

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Football crazy Do your children enjoy a kickabout in the back yard using jumpers for goalposts? If they’re looking for something a little more authentic, why not get the architects from the London 2012 Olympic Stadium in? The Kansas Citybased team can apparently create a mini sports venue in your garden, complete with wraparound video screens depicting ‘supporters’, a sound system that can feature chanting football crowds or a commentator, and fibre optic lighting in the turf that can allow your pitch markings to switch between sports at the click of a button. The stadium can be up to 50 yards long and includes seating for up to 100 spectators, and the whole thing will only set you back £18.3 million. Gulp. Maybe we’ll just get some football nets instead...

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Now that spring has arrived, your garden will be bursting with more life than ever. Take a few moments to see which of these you can spot in your back yard!

Animals: You’ll no doubt have heard of ‘mad March hares’, but if you look out for them this month you might just see where that name comes from. Hares apparently display some rather odd behaviour during the mating season – even boxing one another! This month, also look out for the first of the migrating summer birds, such as chiff-chaffs and wheatears, and frogspawn in your pond. In late March, you may even spot some orange-tip butterflies.

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Plants: March is a fantastic time for plants, as buds seem to begin to appear on just about everything! Take a trip to your local woodland to enjoy wild bluebells – the grounds at Beningbrough Hall offer a gorgeous display. Closer to home, look out for cylindrical, yellow clusters of flowers that hang from trees, known as catkins (which are so called because they resemble a kitten’s tail – how cute!). Also, you may spot the odd purple or yellow crocus, and daffodils should come out in full force this month.

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Ask Chris...

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Got a gardening question?

Chris Brown from Brown’s Nurseries can help

Q.

I have a new garden and would like you to recommend some evergreen shrubs to give structure and colour please.

Elaeagnus gilt edge. This robust evergreen has shinning green leaves with yellow margins.

Japonica crotonifolia. The jade green shoots of this spectacular and dense bushy shrub develop into shiny, leathery green leaves which are blotched yellow.

We used to grow about half an acre of cold house tomatoes using experience passed own to me from my grandfather. First, start by choosing a reliable variety such as cherry, beef-steak, plum or ordinary. Sow your seeds indoors around February to March for greenhouse cropping, and March to April for outside cropping.

Almost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost, and sow the seeds thinly over the surface, lightly covering them with vermiculite. Place in a warm dark place of about 18-20 degrees Celsius and keep the tray moist. When large enough, transplant them into small pots with potting compost.

Where winter temperatures are not low enough to severely inhibit their growth, shrubs with evergreen foliage provide some of the most worthwhile ornamental subjects for the garden.

They come in an impressive range of shapes, sizes, textures and colours, adding variety as well as performance to the mixed bed or border.

Most have flowers and fruit as a bonus.

Some evergreen shrubs are so distinguished that they are ideal as courtyard or lawn specimens, while others with a low spreading habit make effective ground cover in sun or shade. Less hardy evergreens are usually more successful when grown in the shelter of other shrubs or a wall. Here a few good evergreen shrubs:

How do I grow tomatoes?

Once the plants have reached a height of eight to ten inches, they should be transferred to grow bags or large pots. Plants that are being put outside should be hardened, with all chance of frost having passed, before being put out.

Olearia macrodonta. This sturdy shrub has attractive, pale brown, and ultimately shaggy bark and holly-like leaves. Also, fragrant, daisy-like flowers will appear.

Viburnum pragense. The narrow green leaves of this rigorous shrub are boldly veined on top. Creamy white flowers appear, with pink-tinged buds, produced on domed heads in the spring.

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Water the plants regularly, increasingly the amount when it gets warmer, and feed them with a tomato fertiliser once the first flowers appear, then approximately every two weeks. Support the main stem of the tomato plant with a bamboo cane or tomato twine. Take any side shoots off as they appear. If you tap the tomato trusses when the flowers are open – usually around midday – this will improve pollination.

Harvesting should start late July for indoor crops, and August for outside crops. Happy salad days!

Harvesting should start late July for indoor crops, and August for outside crops. Happy salad days!

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You will need: 3 A jar 3 Some kitchen roll, or paper napkins 3 A broad bean seed 3 Water Instructions: Swirl a little bit of water around the jar, then add your kitchen roll or napkins – you may want to dampen this just a tad, too. Rest the bean on the kitchen roll in the jar, and you're all set! Now all you'll need to do is spray some water on your bean every few days. Within the first week you should see the roots start to grow, or germinate.

Why not grow a few beans in different jars and experiment? Here are a few ideas: Grow one bean in the dark, and one in the light Turn one bean jar upside down for a while to see what the bean does Try adding food colouring to see if this has any effect Can you think of any other experiments you could try? Let us know! Ask your parent or guardian to get in touch with us using the contact details on page six.

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

FOCUS ON:

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

The weather in March can be very changeable from warm spring sunshine to heavy snow, and the timing on many of the monthly tasks really depends on how mild the weather is.

Borders Firstly, finish digging over empty borders; any late frosts will help break down heavy clay soils. This is a good time to apply a general purpose fertilizer to replace the nutrients washed away by winter rains. A good mulch of leaf mould, well rotted farmyard manure or any other organic matter can be applied on established borders before any annual weeds start to appear. This also helps to seal any moisture.

Roses March is also a good time to prune your Hybrid tea, Floribunda and Climbing roses. Start by removing any stems that have been damaged by the winter weather and also any badly positioned stems – those are ones that are pointing in the wrong direction ,or are going to rub on other stems, causing wounds and allowing in infection. Reduce any remaining stems back by half, and prune just above an outward facing bud, with the cut sloping away from the bud. Late flowering varieties of Clematis such as ‘The President’ and ‘Jackmanii’ can also be pruned now to prevent them from becoming woody. It also encourages flowering from a lower level.

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Bulbs and bedding It’s time to start off summer flowering bulbs, such as Dahlia and Gladioli which can be put into pots and kept in a frost-free place. This gives them a good head start before planting them into the garden. Sow seeds of bedding plants, sweet peas and tomatoes in heated glasshouses or propagators. Any seedlings you have sown earlier can be pricked out now, taking care to handle the seeds by the leaves not the stems. If mild, hardy annuals can be started off in pots or sown direct at the end of the month.

Plug plants If you have the space to keep plants heated you could opt to buy plug plants from your Garden Centre.

This is a good way to start off Geranium, Impatiens and Begonia

as the young plants could be put straight into hanging baskets to get them established better. Don’t forget to check any plants over-wintering in there on a regular basis for signs of pest or disease. Open doors and vents open on mild days to encourage good air circulation.

Ponds and lawns If the weather is mild and favourable then the lawn could have its first cut towards the end of March. Make sure that the blades are set high for the first couple of cuts. General pond maintenance, such as raking dead leaves and other debris out of the water, can begin. Thin out and cut back any dead stems from your pond plants, and introduce new ones as well.

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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…

you reap what you sow..

Wave goodbye, weeds By now, most of us are keen to rip open those shiny new seed packets and get sowing! However, try to Prior to sowing, hoe off any annual weed seedlings hold off sowing outside for a few weeks longer if that will by now be germinating at a high-speed rate. the soil is still cold and wet. Early sowings are best If they are left to grow on they will quickly choke confined to pots and trays, and should be kept frostthe emerging beetroot seedlings. Add some organic free in a greenhouse or on a sunny windowsill. You fertiliser and run a rake over the soil surface to achieve will get a much better germination a fine crumb structure. Prepare rate, and the plants will get a better shallow drills 2.5cm (1in) deep in rows start if the soil has had chance to 30cm (12in) apart and water the base warm up. of the drill prior to sowing. Sow thinly One of our shop customers and carefully pull back the soil to cover.

Brilliant beetroot converted me to baking Beetroot is a crop that is directly beetroot instead of boiling, as is Steady on sown into prepared soil. It is an easy the practice in his home country To avoid your plants all maturing at crop to grow, so it makes an ideal of Italy. It really improves the once, sow at monthly intervals from crop for those who are new to veg flavour and is less messy!

March to July. Use bolt resistant growing. It will grow in any well Scrub the beetroot, removing varieties for early sowings and provide drained soil, but does require fertile any strands of root, and dry some cloche or fleece protection. Sow conditions. Now is a good time thoroughly, then slice the top outdoors from mid April onwards. to prepare your soil for sowing by off to create a flat end. Grate When the seedlings are big enough digging in some well rotted garden a small bed of rock salt onto a to handle thin out leaving 10cm compost or leaf mould. You can also baking tray for each beet and (4in) between each plant. Keep well grow beetroot on land that has been drop the flat end onto the salt. watered in dry spells as beetroot has a manured for a previous crop, but Brush with olive oil and bake in tendency to bolt in dry conditions. Pull like other root crops it tends to fork a hot oven till tender. Use as a up alternate plants once they are big if grown on newly manured soil. vegetable or preserve for use at enough to use. This will allow the rest a later date. to grow on to make a good size.

JOBS FOR March 3 Chit seed potatoes 3 Sow leeks 3 Sow broad beans into 9cm pots to

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One man went to mow...

Now that the sun has finally made an appearance, it won't be long until you lawn needs a trim. Fortunately our city is well served in the garden maintenance department by Mark of Jim's Mowing York. Part of a successful world-wide franchise, Mark can cut your grass, pressure-wash your patio, fix and build fencing... basically any spring-time gardening jobs that need doing. n Call 07734 899016.

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It's always better, we think, to give something away rather than throw it in the bin. But what if you've given your friends so many plants that their garden is full too, and they just can't face the prospect of pickling one more beetroot? You head to your handy local sharing event, that's what. The folks at Creating Cooperative Community are holding a seed sharing event at Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church on 8th March from 10.30-11.30am. Bring along surplus seeds and plants – or if you haven't any yourself, just share theirs, as there's always more than enough for everyone. Everyone is welcome.

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Walkonthewildside

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

Digging a pond is simpler than you might imagine, and if you do it right you’ll need to do very little in terms of maintenance. As well as frogs, you can expect to attract dragonflies and beetles – and with them, you’ll see more birds. Here are the basics you’ll need to think about before you start digging:

Animal of the month...

frogs!

The transformation of frogspawn into tadpoles and then fully fledged adults is one of nature's most magical spectacles, but of course to be able to see it up close you're probably going to need a pond of your own (or a very good friend with one!).

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Choose your location First things first – where will your pond be best situated? Look for somewhere sunny, and avoid trees – come autumn, you won’t want to be clearing fallen leaves from the top of the pond every two minutes! Your pond will also need dense planting along one edge for baby frogs to hide in, so bear that in mind. Hedges and logs nearby are also a good idea to provide a safe shelter for your scaly friends.

Beware invasion No, we’re not talking about aliens, but over zealous plants which could take over and destroy the other flora in your pond. Think carefully about which species you would like to grow, and ask your local garden centre for advice on the best plants for your needs.

Keep it varied Despite having to be careful with invasive varieties, choosing which plants to cultivate and show off in your pond is lots of fun. Aim for a

mixture of floating plants (like water hawthorn) and ones for the edges (like irises), so that you have a good variety and lots of interest.

Make sure to maintain A well-planned pond will need little maintenance, but there will still be some work to do to ensure that your pond remains at its best. Before you get the spade out, make sure you can dedicate the time to cutting back plants, clearing away debris, topping up water levels and so on – lots of critters will be relying on you!

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3 Dropping food from the mouth when eating?

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Has your pet’s breath been stopping you from snuggling up to him on the sofa at night? This bad odour could be an indicator of some serious health risks.

Just like us, our pets also need regular check-ups by a dentist to help keep tooth and gum disease at bay.

Did you know that 80% of cats and dogs may have some form of dental disease? The good news is that a large majority of these dental problems are treatable and could be prevented. But as our pets can’t really tell us what the problem might be, its up to us to spot the signs.

If so, a dental examination by your vet is essential. A thorough look at the animal’s mouth will be made and any essential treatments will be carried out.

The vet will also give your pet’s teeth a good clean! So to catch potential harmful conditions and diseases early, watch for the signs.

For further information about animal dental health, or any questions you might have, call and make an appointment with one of our nurses for a free consultation.

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Oustanding, say Ofsted Turning negative headlines about childcare on their head, the team at York Montessori Nursery in Strensall are utterly thrilled to have recently received their second Outstanding judgement in all areas from Ofsted. The Ofsted inspectors praised the staff's knowledge of individual children as “second to none” and were deeply impressed with the nursery's “strong caring ethos, which enables them to provide very good security and stability for children.”

Managing Director Helen Gration is, of course, immensely proud. “My staff are, quite simply, wonderful!” gushes Helen, who firmly believes that high-quality childcare settings can provide a valuable addition to a child's life. “The fact of the matter is we care, and we care greatly.

Each child deserves to receive such attention whilst away from their parents.

I feel such pride for the team at our Montessori nursery who consistently and devotedly cherish their role and seek

out ways to inspire each of the different characters that enter our rooms daily.” n Visit www.yorkmontessori.com or call 490339.

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Can you keep a secret? Here at Your Local Link, we don't only believe in fairies – we know how you can train to become one. Fairy Wrigglebottom, the Fairy Godmother from the Fairy Training Academy, can offer a two hour fairy party that's tailored to the age and interests of the birthday child – or should we say, fairy in training! Fairy Wrigglebottom is mummy to two young children and also a qualified Primary Teacher,

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New home, same great service Although they offer a service we all hope never to need, its comforting to know that York Family Mediation are there. For years they have offered impartial and supportive advice to couples who are going through a divorce or separation, from their home on Holgate Road. But now the expert team of mediators are moving just up the road to Bintay House, 13 York Road, Acomb. Despite the move the team will still be striving to help people reach an agreement over arrangements for their future and their children's futures, regardless of whether or not they can pay. n Call 646068 or visit www.yorkfms.co.uk

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

As a boy he assumed time travel would have been invented by now, but at 32 he finds himself writing for Your Local Link. These are his (un)manly words.

Springing into action The days are lengthening, the weather is warming and the sun is shining just that little bit brighter. As the flowers bloom and the city walls are besieged by the swaying heads of daffodils, Spring has definitely begun... and a dread enters my heart.

How has this happened so soon? I'm certain that only five minutes ago we were unwrapping presents on a chilly Christmas morning. Now, its the light when I get up and the other day I popped to shops without my coat. WITHOUT MY COAT. I didn't even notice until I got there, that’s how pleasant the temperature was.

Behind closed doors You're probably wondering why I'm complaining about the end of winter and the start of the warmer months.

You see, I relish autumn and winter; they're my kind of seasons. You stay indoors as much as possible and pursue indoor interests. All of my interests are indoor, in fact, from reading and writing to flying little helicopters around the living room. The trouble is that my children's interests are universal. As soon as the outside temperature rose above zero degrees my three year old asked to go outside and play in her sandpit. This caused my wife to give me 'the look'.

Dear readers, I must admit to not being the handiest of men. Sure, I can put up shelves and put them

up well... just so long as you're not bothered about putting anything heavier than a bag of feathers of them.

And although I did a rather spiffing job of assembling my daughter's sandpit last spring, I neglected to take all the winter precautions to protect it. Which is why the sandpit currently looks more like a foetid pond, or a open-cast mine that has been flooded. Hence 'the look'.

Croc block I'll have to fix that, I suppose. In fact, the coming of spring has highlighted a tonne of other “little jobs”, as my wife calls them, that will need doing. By “little jobs” she actually means 'say goodbye to your weekend' jobs, and 'prepare to wrestle with spiders' jobs, such as clearing out the shed, scooping dead leaves from the front garden and power-hosing the patio. And somehow draining the sandpit while convincing the family of crocodiles that moved in there in January that they've overstayed their welcome.

Hopefully by summer the garden will actually be a place in which the children can play without my wife and I worrying they'll get stuck in quicksand or be kidnapped by the mean-looking squirrels that live the trees at the back. Winter covers a multitude of sins.

Roll on September.

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And another thing...

Seriously, watch out for the big ones!

As I mentioned, the spring clean of the garden will involve a tussle or two with a few arachnids. As spider season is usually September, when they all start to seek shelter from the cold in our houses, you'd think the spring would be all about little cute baby spiders. Wrong. So far I've seen about five giant spiders, the ones so tough that they stayed outside all winter! They're like the Geordies of the animal kingdom; cold does not effect them like the rest of us. So be warned, they're grumpy, they're mean and they're out there!

Imagine that!

A fountain of ideas If you were as devastated as me to hear that the fountain on Parliament Street, that central York landmark, was to be removed, relax... I'll sort it. That is because I think that the removal of the now-dry fountain (aww, remember when someone would put washing up liquid in it? Oh, the bubbles! Good times) is actually a good idea in terms of health and safety, and also as a way to build my zip-line idea I've had for a few years. Once removed, a giant tower should be built on the site of the fountain, taller even than the Minster. Then a long wire should be run between the two tall structures and tourists can be charged top-whack to zip between the two. Residents will be given a discount, and during the Residents Festival zipping will be free. Right, I'm on it. Dear James Alexander... Imagine that!

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Family matters

On the 29th March 2014 same sex couples can legally wed 10 years ago the Civil Partnership- Act introduced civil partnerships into England and Wales. Although the Act gave considerable legal rights to same sex couples, it fell short of allowing those couples to gain the same status as heterosexual couples.

After much debate and controversy, and following receiving royal assent on 17th July 2013, same sex couples will be able to get married in the same way as a heterosexual couple. Wedding ceremonies for same sex couples may begin from 29th March 2014, with those who want to be amongst the first to marry needing to give notice by 13th March 2014.

Same sex marriage legislation will introduce several important changes to those of a traditional Civil Partnership. These include: 1. The term ‘husband’ will include a man married to another man, and the term ‘wife’ will include a woman married to another woman; 2. Marriages can be conducted through either a civil ceremony or a religious ceremony, if the religious organisation has agreed to solemnize marriages of same sex couples according to

their religious organisation. Churches in England and Wales will not be allowed to conduct these ceremonies at all; 3. Marriages are solemnized by saying a prescribed form of words, rather than a civil partnership which is registered by signing a civil partnership document, with no words required to be spoken; 4. A Marriage certificate will be provided following the ceremony rather than a Civil Partnership Certificate; 5 In the event that either party wishes to end their marriage, they can do so by going through the divorce process and obtaining a Decree Absolute rather than obtaining a Dissolution of Civil Partnership.

Can a civil partnership be converted into a same sex marriage?

Under the legislation a civil partnership cannot yet be converted into a same sex marriage. In order for this to happen the civil partnership would have to be dissolved and then the couple will be free to marry under the current legislation.

A same sex couple in Barnsley are seeking judicial review of the government’s decision to delay implementing part of the Act, which does allow a civil partnership to be converted into a same sex marriage. The couple from Barnsley had planned to be amongst the first couples to transfer their civil partnership to a same sex marriage, however because of the delay they are unable to do this on the 29th March 2014, when other same sex couples can legally marry. It is hoped that towards the end of 2014, couples in a civil partnership will be able to convert their civil partnership into marriage.

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Time to play If you feel that the constant trips to the park and games of hide and seek in the living room just aren't enough for your toddler, why not try a different approach? The York Steiner School in Fulford has been educating children in York for over 30 years, and now boasts over 200 pupils. If you were looking for an introduction to the Steiner method of education then their toddler groups are ideal. Based on a calm, home-like environment with a regular, unhurried rhythm, the group will allow your wee one to play with natural toys and enjoy craft activities. The sessions then end with seasonal songs, rhymes and stories.

All the toddler groups take place in a beautiful, peaceful environment where the children are nurtured and parents free to join in. n To find out more, and to enjoy your free taster session, 654983.

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Curious about apprenticeships? Read our interviews with two young apprentices in the Recruitment section at the back of the magazine.

Hello young person. Not to put too much pressure on you, but WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO WITH YOUR LIFE!?! Pressure like that is the last thing you need when making choices about what to do next with your education. That is why the staff at York College are throwing open their doors on 5th March and inviting one and all to meet with the tutors, see what courses the college has to offer and check out the campus facilities. Between 6-8.30pm you'll be able to find out about A Level courses, Vocational programmes and Apprenticeship opportunities. Oh, and there will be free refreshments as well.

Double win. n Visit www.yorkcollege.ac.uk

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This month, Krystal talks us through social media

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The Folktronic pop duo from England are gracing York with their presence soon. I don’t know about you but I’m excited! The album Tales Of Us (released September 2013) can come across as eerie but never falls short of enchanting.

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social networking types Whether you swap photos on Instagram or keep up with family on Facebook, we’ve been social networking for some time now.

Personally my favourite places to reside are Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest (for anyone who is unsure what Pinterest is, it’s an inspiration site of images and advice categorised into various subjects to help people

further their hobbies, interests and aspirations). Now, like all walks of life, within the social networking sites subcultures have formed. I’ve put together a little guide to help you navigate your way through the good and the bad.

The Naïve Spammers Ever get those posts pop up on your

newsfeed where there’s a nice little image wishing you luck and below a nasty threat explaining what will happen if you don’t pass the post onto the rest of your friends? These guys really need to man up and stop living in fear of empty threats.

I didn’t share the last post I saw and my brother’s mate’s dog didn’t get stabbed six times by a protractor

Not-so-passive aggressive ranters Yes, you know the kind. The people who like to air their dirty laundry and are ‘not mentioning any names’ but then go on to describe in detail exactly who it is that they’re talking about, what they’ve done wrong and occasionally for good measure the street they live on. Awkward for everyone involved.

The information over sharers These guys tell you when they’re eating, what they’re eating, where they’re staying, what bars they’re going to be in, what time of the day they usually go to the loo. If these information over sharers are in a relationship, expect close-ups of them snogging their partners, or intimate jokes across each other’s Facebook walls. The phrase Get a room springs to mind…

The Health Freaks Constant check-in’s at the gym, motivational quotes, healthy food recipes and pictures of toned abs. Don’t get me wrong, selfimprovement is wonderful, but this kind of social networking can also

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serve as a huge guilt trip for those of us who won’t be at the gym this evening. Thanks but no thanks, you do-gooders.

The Comedians These people spend their days updating you on the hilarious scenarios that have happened throughout the day; Now we can’t be sure if all these things actually happen, or maybe the stories aren’t so great… they’re just told extremely well. Either way we had a giggle, so no one’s complaining.

The Football Hooligans These guys just love football. If they’re not updating their status regarding a recent match, they’re arguing on someone else’s status about a recent match. They can also be seen with their team’s strip as their profile picture, or posting pictures of footballers mid action. Great… if you like football.

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- it was all ok. If you’re the type to pass on these pointless time wasting exercises, please, I implore you, take a risk; Let’s save ourselves the boredom.

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The Glam Girls These girls are experts at hair and makeup and always look flawless.

Embarrassing photos are swiftly untagged to leave a string of modellike photos in various glamorous locations all over the place. Pictures of new outfits and shoes are also constantly uploaded. I just want to know how they do it.

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Your life, your choice When it comes to planning your wedding you might be so tied up deciding on the flowers, chair covers and stationery, that you forget to think about the ceremony itself. For many years brides and grooms-to-be that opted not to get married in a church only had the alternative option of a registry office or state service.

But a Humanist ceremony, which are growing in popularity, could be the choice for you.

religious, nor did we particularly like the format of the state ceremony. We were married at the beautiful Dundas Castle just outside of Edinburgh, and our celebrant, Ivan, was a friendly and jolly chap. We wrote our own vows, decided upon the readings and music to be performed – in fact we designed every part of the ceremony. It was a day very much about us and our love.”

Humanists are people who do not believe in a god and who seek to live ethical lives on the basis of reason and humanity. Because of this, a Humanist wedding, civil partnership, funeral and naming/adoption ceremony is all about the person or people involved and can take any form, (but please note, you will also have to have the marriage officially registered - contact York Register Office on 654477 for details).

As with a Humanist wedding, the funeral services more commonly known as a celebration of life - focus wholly on the deceased. The celebrant works closely with the family to provide a personal, bespoke tribute.

It can be precisely what the person would have wanted – and with friends and relatives sharing stories and anecdotes it can actually be quite fun.

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n To find out more about Humanism, visit www.humanism.org.uk For further information contact your local Humanist celebrant Sharon Kent.

Call 01757 242900.

Cast your own net If the world of computers and the internet is a scary, unknown place to you, we know someone who can help. According to Anita from Computer Start York, thanks to tablet computers like the iPad, older people, and those who have never used computers before, can hit the ground running and quickly learn all they need to know. There is never a need to feel silly that you don't understand technology like this; after all, everybody needs someone to show them the ropes. With Anita's expert help, emailing, searching for things with Google, and even chatting to distant friends and family over Skype, will become as familiar as the back of your hand. So destroy the myths of the cyber world and get surfing today. n Call 07944 717019.

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Forget what you've seen or read in the media about the care industry, because this is a company that offers a genuine alternative to care homes and are therefore looking for genuinely alternative care givers.

As a Home Instead carer you won't be rushing around, spending as little time as possible visiting your clients. Instead you'll get to know them, spending at least an hour in their home each visit providing support, building a relationship and trust – and having a laugh at the same time. There are no quick pop-ins with Home Instead Senior Care as their staff offer a companion-based service which enables older people to stay happily in their homes for longer. n So ask yourself – do you care? If the answer is yes, visit www.homeinstead.co.uk/york or call 599259.

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

Removing dead – or keratinised – skin cells helps your products to penetrate more effectively. It also brings a glow to the skin, causes a burst in cell renewal, increases circulation and lymph flow and makes your skin super smooth!

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

Toners and Boosters are a great way to elevate hydration levels without heavy creams.

Armed with Dermalogica's unique Face Mapping skin analysis, the skin therapists at Kuki can decode your skin – zone by zone – and equip you with real advice and a results-driven regimen, only available from a trained professional. n Call now to book a free skin-mapping analysis.

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Change your mindset We've all promised ourselves that we'll start the diet tomorrow, then conveniently 'forgotten'. But what if you didn't need to worry and obsess about food? What if you could really change your way of thinking about eating? Angie Doig-Thorne is a qualified hypnotherapist with years of experience in helping people to overcome a range of issues. Her personally tailored Freedom Weight Loss Programme is recommended by GPs, it's simple to follow and it helps participants to lose weight naturally, healthily and permanently. Angie has been able to help every client taken on board – including some who other hypnotherapists have failed with.

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Losing hair can be a worry for us all – and not just the chaps. But it seems that for those thinning on top, York is actually a pretty good place to be – and its all thanks to David Charles. One of the UK's leading hair loss experts, David works from the salon on Gillygate and uses a special technique that could help you, even from the early stages of baldness. He will analyse your scalp and take hair samples, which will then give him a clear indication of what is causing the hair loss before recommending the appropriate action to take. Even if certain parts of your scalp are unable to produce more hair, a hair replacement system could be the answer, creating more hair without surgery or pain, within weeks. Contact David Charles today and book a free consultation. n Call 07775 567110.

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Our Kelly has been such a good girl that we sent her to Select Beauty to go and enjoy some electrolysis hair removal.

No, we're not sadists – she actually did really enjoy it. Honestly!

“I was a little bit nervous about having electrolysis done, as I'd never experienced it before and I'd heard it was painful,” says Kelly, freshly smooth from her session at Select Beauty at the Marriott Hotel. “However, it wasn't what I thought it would be like at all.”

The Apilus Platinum Pure computer used by the team involves an ultrarapid 27 MHz radio frequency, which permanently and rapidly eliminates hair of any colour. That sounds both complicated and painful to us, but Kelly says that despite her reservations, she was very pleasantly surprised.

“It was much quicker than I expected, and actually quite relaxing!” says Kelly. “It made me want to go to sleep. It was nowhere near as painful as I thought it would be; in fact, I hardly felt anything. It's so worth it for permanent hair removal – the team really made me feel at ease, and the environment was relaxing and comfortable.”

But don't just take Kelly's word for it – why not make the most of the 20% off voucher included on Select Beauty's advert in this magazine, and find out for yourself? Just take the voucher with you on the day of your appointment. n Visit www.selectbeautysalon.co.uk or call 770604.

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We're firmly of the opinion that it's not necessary to need an excuse to go for a spa break, especially when there are such great venues on our doorstep. Sometimes life just happens – we're shattered from work, the kids' recorder practice is driving us up the wall and we just couldn't face another minute of pretending to enjoy football – heck, we deserve a spa break! Ah, there we go, making excuses... well, with an offer like the one at Middlethorpe Hall, we really won't need any excuse to go. Two

DENTURE PROBLEMS? Comfortable, likelike dentures with a secure fit – that’s what Mark Tinker, our expert Clinical Dental Technician, can create for you. Patients report a boost in their self-assurance and confidence. Our partial dentures will give you back your natural smile; complete dentures could enhance the way you look; and dentures assisted by dental implants can help you regain real comfort and enjoy food once again.

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half spa days, featuring a range of luxurious treatments and facilities, are on offer for just £99 at the moment. You're able to use the spa facilities before your treatments, which range from A Decléor Aromassage Facial, to an ESPA Full Body Massage and a Jessica Luxury Manicure or Pedicure – and that's just the first half day. Take a look at the advert in this magazine to find out more. n Visit www.middlethorpe.com or call 661317.

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There's a free £50* face etc... voucher for every See the amazing visitor, live dermal filler demonstrations throughout competition at the the day, free face and body consultations, make-up front of the mag! tutorials, advanced anti-ageing tasters, exclusive discounts and free computerised skin analysis. And, if you're not the lucky winner of the big 'ten years younger' prize, fret not as there's a fantastic raffle on the night with prizes such as meals for two, theatre tickets and photoshoots, all in aid of Leeds General Infirmary Neuro Intensive Care Unit. There's no need to book your place – just grab a friend and turn up! n Visit www.faceetcmedispa.co.uk or call 675222. *T&Cs apply.

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

A few freckles is one thing, but severe hyperpigmentation can really affect a person’s confidence. It can be caused by a number of reasons including sun damage, hormones and inflammation.

Luckily, there are a number of treatment methods.

Facial peels There area variety of peels available suitable for all skin types, including Asian and black skin. It’s a highly effective treatment for pigmentation problems and can target more stubborn pigmentation using ingredients such as mandelic acid, retinol and salicylic acid.

Peels can successfully treat: • Pigmentation spots • Pregnancy dark spots • Melasma • Other pigmentation

There is relatively little down time with this treatment, which makes it an excellent choice. We recommend two peels for maximum results. Your skin may look a little pink and will peel for around 2-3 days. Following your treatment, you should moisturise the skin, which will reveal a smoother, new layer of skin with improved texture and tone. It is also important to avoid the sun for around four weeks.

Laser Therapies and Pixel Technology Lasers can be used to treat pigmentation successfully. This is ideal if you have sun spots (Lentigines) or freckles that are too deep or resistant to peels.

This is a relatively painless procedure and takes round 10 minutes! There

is very little downtime and depending on the type of pigmentation you will require between 1-3 sessions typically.

Treatment costs from as little as £75.

Dr Murad treatments Dr Murad, a Dermatologist and Pharmacist from Los Angeles, has a fantastic results-driven treatment package specifically for pigmentation problems. Lightening ingredients fade age spots and hyperpigmentation, and powerful antioxidants protect the skin from the sun and free radical damage to prevent premature ageing. A course of facials is recommended to treat pigmentation, and home products are also available to buy in clinic which have been clinically proven to help treat pigmentation.

Offering a wide variety of Murad products, and with products ranging from non-surgical augmentation to minor surgery, the team at Skin Doctor on Blossom Street combine excellent medical practice and expertise with a friendly, caring service. Visit www.skindoctorclinics.co.uk or call 633833.

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This month we’re bringing you the hottest hints and tips to make those eyes stand out. Get you!

When applying mascara, don’t just do the underneath of your lashes. Apply on top first then push back up afterwards –they’ll look thicker.

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• Vaseline is your new best friend.

Use it to smooth down unruly eyebrows or as great moisture therapy for your eyelashes. Wear it in the day without mascara to make your eyelashes appear thick and glossy, or with mascara for extra volume.

• Make eyes look wider by applying white eyeliner to the inner rims. Using black eyeliner underneath will only make your eyes look smaller (although it can be helpful when going for the cat eye look).

• Dab a highlighter (of the make-up variety) underneath your eyebrows to compliment your brow shape and make skin look healthier and plumper.

• When using eyelash curlers, gently heat them up with your hairdryer to make your lashes super bouncy and stay up for longer. (be careful not to touch the skin of your eyelid with them though, ouch!)

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Stick a pin in this date

Did you know that with 2.3 million treatments carried out each year, acupuncture is the one of the most popular forms of alternative and complementary therapies in the UK? That is why the Micklegate-based Northern College of Acupuncture is really getting behind Acupuncture Awareness Week, taking place this year between 3rd-10th March.

The aim of the week, which is organised by the British Acupuncture Council, is to promote the treatment which is all too often seen by many to be a last resort, despite its widely recognised health benefits. The focus of the week will be back pain – something from which many people suffer from time to time. The great news for long-term sufferers is that NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) has recommended acupuncture as an effective treatment for lower back pain. If you are plagued by chronic back pain, perhaps the Northern College of Acupuncture could help. n To find out more about Acupuncture Awareness Week, visit www.introducingacupuncture.co.uk or to book a session at the College on Micklegate, call 343305.

Think that membership at a golf course will cost you your bread and putter (sorry), that the fees will drive you crazy (really sorry...)? Not if you head to Heworth Golf Club. Membership at the club on Muncastergate starts at just £40 per month – and if you're under 30, there's a discount; and green fees start from £10. As well as the fantastic, challenging course, you'll enjoy discounted food and drink in the clubhouse, play in competitions arranged by the club and meet new friends. Seems like a foregone conclusion to us. (sorry, we'll stop now.) n Visit www.heworthgolfclub.co.uk or call 426156.

Blood donor sessions Wigginton Recreation Centre, 2-4pm, 5-7pm.

18th March.

Acomb Parish Church Hall, 2-4pm-5-7.30pm.

7th March.

University of York, 10.45am1pm, 2.45-4.45pm.

26th March.

Priory Street Centre, 10am12.30pm, 1.30-3.45pm.

17th March.

Monkbar Hotel, 2-4pm, 5-7pm.

27th March.

New Earswick Folk Hall, 2-4pm, 5-7pm.

3rd march

n Call 0330 123 2323.

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in sync If you have some experience of synchronised swimming, or are a swimming instructor looking to branch out, Energise are looking for your help. As part of their 'Try a new sport in 2014' programme, City of York Council are offering a new series of synchronised swimming courses at the Energise leisure centre, Acomb. Hopefully lots of new people will take the plunge, and so experienced instructors are needed to keep everyone bobbing along in time. n The first six-week course started in February, with another planned for May, so if you would like to get involved call 553377.

Putting the fun in funding If you are part of a small group or society then this is news for you. The People’s Health Trust has recently launched a funding programme called Active Communities in North Yorkshire, set up to help those interested in making their community a better place. Thanks to the programme, which was created from money raised by The Health Lottery, grants of between £5000 - £50,000 are to be awarded to worthwhile projects lasting up to two years. If you think your club or group deserves some vital investment, apply before 12th March at www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk

Researchers from the University of York’s Department of Psychology are looking at ways to improve language and memory after stroke and are recruiting healthy people (aged 45+), to compare with those who have had a stroke, to volunteer in ongoing projects.

(Travel expenses are provided.)

To find out more contact Professor Beth Jefferies and her team on 01904 32 2928 or 01904 32 2937, or e-mail: psychology-tdcs@york.ac.uk.

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fashion focus

Let’s face it, you’re reading this magazine because you’ve noticed just how hot-damn stylish we are at Your Local Link. But don’t worry, we’re not style-selfish and are in fact very happy to share our insider knowledge with you (just you though!). And so, here are the latest trends that will be causing jaws to drop this spring. Get out there and knock ‘em dead.

Bright and breezy

Boho bling

Orange Crepe Dress Dorothy Perkins - £35 Dorothy Perkins hit the nail on the head with this one; The super flattering shape glides over curves effortlessly without being too short and what girl doesn’t love loose pleats?

On the jewellery front, big, bold and occasionally Bohemian has been the general consensus. Here’s our pick…

Orange has been commonplace across the catwalks; Dare we go as far as to say that orange is this season’s black? Yes, ladies, we want to see you tangoed. Here’s our pick of the best ways to take on the challenging trend.

Magnolia Perspex Statement Necklace - Accesorize - £25 The Perfect Statement necklace to jazz up any plain outfit. We particularly like the perspex panels. Pretty darn cool, don’t you think?

10-pack Rings H&M - £2.99 These rings are the ultimate Boho accessory. wear one or stack them up… whatever you decide, it’ll look awesome.

We also think the price tag is somewhat persuasive.

Orange Duffle Bag Topshop - £38 We totally get that orange is bright, and a rather large commitment to standing out. If you want a statement piece without being covered from head to toe, this bag is the perfect accessory to take you from day to night and it’s-just-so-pretty. *Sigh*

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Oriental glam Granted, it’s not too warm in spring for us guys up North, so a cover up is needed for all those sophisticated brunches and cocktails down by the river.

We’d like to introduce you to the Kimono (we spotted a few across the Roberto Cavalli Spring collection a while back and fell in love).

Give us a tweet? #Twitter Kiss The Sky Summer Safari Elephant Kimono – Asos - £30

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We love this Kimono with the open front design and the Boho print is also bang on trend too. Team this one with a tight cami top and a pair of skinny jeans for a sophisticated look to take you from day time shopping to cocktails at dusk.

Mononoke Fringed Floral Kimono – Missguided - £24.99 The sheer fabric and floral print make this Kimono super flirty and fun. We’d put it over an LBD (Little Black Dress) with some killer heels.

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h home comforts I am 29, and live at home with my parents. I’m sick of my mum bossing me around. She’s always nagging me about keeping my room tidy, and she won’t let me hang around the house in my pyjamas on a weekend. How do I explain that I’m a responsible grown-up with a decent job?

TH, Dringhouses Ooh, I don’t know…how about acting like one? Seriously, I’m amazed your mum draws the line at nagging you. If I were her, I’d be hauling your pyjamaclad backside down to the nearest lettings agency. For crying out loud, the poor woman isn’t asking you to wear a suit of armour. She just doesn’t want an oversized teenager making her home look messy. If you want to stay put and enjoy your home comforts, you need to put up with your parents’ rules. If you don’t, find a place of your own where you can lounge around in your PJs and put up your Power Rangers posters wherever you want.

h the spark’s gone out My partner and I got together after having an affair (we were both married). We met when we were working abroad, so our relationship was a series of secret meetings in hotels all over Europe. Now we’re living together, the spark seems to have gone. How do we get it back?

KP, Heslington.

Sorry to burst your bubble, KP, but you can’t . Because this is real life, and that’s about boring stuff like paying bills and putting the bins out, not secret meetings in glamorous hotels. I suspect the secrecy and intrigue was part of the attraction between you, and now that’ s gone and you’re just left with – each other. I suggest you either get used to reality, or you book lots of mini breaks. Good luck with making that work .

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the interview..

Local lass Beth McCarthy is flying the flag for York on The Voice, after impressing Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson.

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The whole of York is surely behind 16-year-old Beth McCarthy, the talented Access to Music York student who wowed judges on The Voice. If you haven't caught the episode yet, Beth performed a unique version of LMFAO’s ‘I’m Sexy and I Know It’ during her debut appearance on the show. Her performance prompted coaches Ricky Wilson and Kylie Minogue to turn around, with Beth electing to join ‘Team Ricky’ for the next stages of the competition.

decided to audition for the popular TV series, the former Mount School pupil explains that she's always been the sort of musician who takes up everything that's thrown at her. “It took me a long time to decide to apply to The Voice because there can be negativity around such competitions,” says Beth, “but I believe there is no single way of succeeding. It’s best to be open minded and take all the opportunities you can.”

TV talent Beth's ambition is to be a successful singer-songwriter. She took up playing the guitar four years ago, and since then her style has developed in a pop direction with a hint of country/Americana. Asked why she

Instrumental influence Beth feels her Music Performance studies at Access to Music have prepared her well for opportunities like The Voice: “It would have been very difficult to dedicate myself to The Voice if I hadn’t chosen a specialist

music college,” says Beth. “I've been coming to the Jam Factory rehearsal studios since I was 11, and Access to Music seemed like a very natural progression. The course has helped with my confidence and skills and in taking the next steps. It allows you to make a product of yourself and your music – it helps you to become an artist.”

We're joined by the whole of York, and certainly by the staff at Access to Music, in wishing Beth the very best of luck in her efforts!

Access to Music is a music college offering learning and employability for all ages of UK and international students. The Jam Factory, where the York branch is located, offers courses as an alternative to GCSEs and A

It took me a long time to decide to apply to The Voice because there can be negativity around such competitions, but I believe there is no single way of succeeding.

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Events Hotlist These events are so hot they burnt a hole right the way through the planet and popped up in New Zealand. Our Kiwi cousins then went to all of them and enjoyed every single one. Praise indeed.

haven’t they grown?

See the Royals: Then and Now, at Beningbrough Hall Enjoy some major contemporary royal portraits from the National Portrait Gallery in the lavish surroundings of Beningbrough Hall. Introducing contemporary works of art to Beningbrough for the first time, this display, which runs from 1st March until 5th November, marks the 300th anniversary of the accession of the house of Hanover that lasted until Queen Victoria’s death.

The paintings will show how her ancestors have been represented on canvas over the decades. A highlight has to be the dashing painting of Prince William and Prince Harry by Nicky Philipps. n Call 472027.

Lambs a-leaping

It’s Lambing Sunday at Askham Bryan College Lambing Sunday on 9th March offers a real family day out as you will be able to visit the newly-born lambs and, if you’re lucky, get to see one being born. The day will also be a great chance to have a look around the farm and see the cows being milked. Don’t stare though, they get embarrassed.

There are also a host of other exciting activities including a working dogs display, an area where you can hold chicks and lambs (and creepy crawlies!) and enjoy tractor and trailer rides. Enjoy deliciously Yorkshire food stalls and much more.

You can choose to take a picnic or visit the on-site cafe. All in all, it will be a great day out! n Call 772269.

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A weekend of pulling … at the Great Yorkshire Caravan and Motorhome Sale

Whether you’re looking at upgrading or trading in your current motorhome or caravan, or considering buying your first, this show will not only provide a huge range of both new and pre-owned models, but also intends to cater to all budgets with exclusive show deals and offers being available across the weekend of 28th-30th March.

Get to the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, each day of the sale, 9.30am-4.30pm, and you are sure to find what you need. We’ve had the ingenious idea of selling our houses before the show, turning up with wads of cash, buying the biggest and best caravan we can find and then driving away in to the sunset. n Call 01778 391123.

All of Europe will be singing

Get set for the European Day of Early Music Join the other music lovers on 21st March for a pan-European celebration of JS Bach’s birthday. Enjoy an evening of the music of Handel, Purcell, Castello and Bach in the company of early music specialists across Europe – all set in the mythical surroundings of the National Centre for Early Music on Walmgate.

This, the second European Day of Early Music, is organised in association with the University of York, the European Early Music Network and is supported by UNESCO. There are also other great performances taking place at the centre in March, including Revolutionary Drawing Room on 15th, Love Beyond Measure on 20th, She’Koyokh on 22nd and Martin Taylor on 28th. n Call 658338.

Book your place…

… at the York Literature Festival 2014.

Beginning in 2007, the York Literature Festival has grown steadily since then. Each year the festival features a range of diverse events for adults and children at venues all over the city. The programme includes author and speaker events, performances, workshops, poetry, theatre, cinema and reading groups.

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

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events diary

KEEP AN EYE oN WWW.YoURloCAllINK.Co.UK/EVENTS FoR oUR CoNSTANTlY UPDATED EVENTS DIARY.

Spring has sprung, and what better way to see in the warmer weather than a day trip out?

Whether you are planning on hitting the museums, lounging in the theatres or wandering the streets on a walking tour, we have the events for you.

If we don’t, then you must have some weird interests.

EVERY DAY

REVEAlING YoRK MINSTER’S UNDERCRoFT, York Minster. Experience the revamped network of new interactive galleries, housed in the Undercroft and Treasury below the historic cathedral.

Visit www.yorkminster.org or call 0844 9390011.

NEWGATE MARKET. Over 100 stalls in the heart of York for fresh produce, fresh air – and fresh banter. Besides local food, discover original crafts and gifts plus clothing and leather goods. Open daily 9am–5pm. Visit www. york.gov.uk or call 551355.

EVERY MONDAY SElBY MARKET. The whole family will find something within the beautiful market town. The Selby Farmers Market is also held on the first Wednesday of every month.

Call 07808 768186.

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

Call 01759 373023.

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

Call 07960 329286.

EVERY WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SUNDAY

YoRKWAlK, from Museum Gardens Gates, daily at 10.30am and 2.15pm.

Entertaining historical walks.

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

PlAGUE, PoVERTY & PRAYER, Barley Hall. The ongoing exhibition from children’s author Terry Deary explores everyday life for the citizens of York from the Norman invasion to Tudor times. Call 615505.

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2ND WEDNESDAY OF

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

EACH MONTH YoUNG AT HEART, The Carlton Tavern, Acomb, 12noon-2.30 pm. Senior citizens lunch with free quiz, raffle and entertainment.

EVERY NIGHT GHoST TRAIl oF YoRK, West Doors of York Minster, 7.30pm. Dare you cross the centuries and discover York’s spine-chilling history? Visit www.ghosttrail.co.uk or call 633276.

THE HISToRY PoST, St Helen’s Square, 7.30pm. A fun historical walking tour of the city, led by your very own costumed Victorian gentleman. Call 264528.

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

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

FEBRUARY

UNTIL 5TH MAY lINES IN THE lANDSCAPE ExHIBITIoN, National Railway Museum, 10am5pm. Together with Take a View and Network Rail, the NRM are hosting the finalists of the ‘Lines in the Landscape’ competition.

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

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

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

EVERY SUNDAY GIANT CARBooT SAlE,

EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT RoCKIN’ RollERS DISCo, Manor School, Nether Poppleton,

Home Farm, Wigginton, 7am-1pm. Opening from

6-8.15pm. Pop on a pair of skates and get funky at the

Easter Sunday 20th April.

Call 768463.

roller disco!

Call 0843 2895969.

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

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

EVERY SATURDAY UNTIL 29TH MARCH YoRK FlEA MARKET, Scarcroft School, 10am4pm. Indoor thrift market with crafts and second hand goods. Visit www.yorkfleamarket.co.uk

Call 07854 156726.

This exhibition depicts the speed and momentum of the railways against stunning landscapes.

Call 0844 8153139.

UNTIL 2ND MARCH SNoWDRoP SPECTACUlAR, Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens.

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

Call 01262 490324.

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events Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry by Nicola Jane (‘Nicky’) Philipps © National Portrait Gallery, London

Royals: then and now

at Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens 1 March – 2 November 2014 New display of contemporary royal portraits including works by Mario Testino and Andy Warhol. Plus the first public showing of the christening photograph of Prince George of Cambridge.

01904 472027 nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough

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UNTIL 24TH FEB TRAIN FoR THE TRACKS, The National Railway Museum, 10am6pm. Calling all future engineers, signallers and train announcers! Discover your dream job on the railways during the February school holidays. Build a railway line, repair a train and get your flag and whistle at the ready when you become a Station Guard. Call 0844 8153139.

UNTIL 23RD FEB HAlF TERM CHIlDREN’S TRAIl, Castle Howard.

Children will love discovering the grounds and woodland on the snowdrop trail. Keep your eyes peeled for giant flowers hidden amongst the trees and spell out a mystery word. When you’ve finished exploring, visit the Garden Centre to pick up your prize!

Call 01653 648333.

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

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

Call 632599.

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UNTIL 23RD FEB 30TH JoRVIK VIKING FESTIVAl, Across York.

Now entering its 30th year, the JORVIK Viking Festival has become a firm fixture in the York calendar. Going from strength to strength each year, with established events including the Strongest Viking and Best Beard contests. This year, taking the fantastical Norse myths and legends as inspiration, the team at the Viking Centre have created over 80 unique events throughout the festival, including sword fighting workshops, crafts, lectures and tours as well as dramatic combat performances, music and archaeological expert sessions. Visit

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

Call 01423 531661.

ToUR oF THE SToRES, Yorkshire Museum, 1-2.30pm. A ‘behind the scenes at the museum’ look at the stores that hold a wide variety of the Yorkshire Museum’s collections; from ancient archaeology to the 22ND

wonders of the natural world.

GIlD oF FREEMEN oF

Call 687633.

THE CITY oF YoRK oPEN DAY, Bedern Hall, St. Andrewgate, 10am-2pm.

Are you a Freeman of the City of York and interested in joining the Gild? Why not go along and find out more. Visit www.freemenofyork.com 22ND-23RD oPEN WEEKEND, Holgate Windmill, 11am-4pm. Go along to enjoy this unique building and maybe buy some stone ground flour to bake at home. Visit www.holgatewindmill.org

www.jorvik-viking-festival.co.uk or call 615505.

22ND THE ElVINGToN CoMEDY EVENING, Elvington Village Hall, Main St, Elvington, 8.30pm. Steve

28TH DoUBlE BIll:

Royle, Alex Boardman and

HITCHCoCK (2012) AND

Omar Hamdi generate the

PSYCHo (1960), Clement’s

laughs, along with MC Rob

Hall, Nunthorpe Road, 8pm.

Riley. Call 07967 473533.

South Bank Community Cinema present a double

26TH TASTER DAY, Askham

screening in collaboration with the British Film Institute

Bryan College, 1.30-4pm.

as part of their Gothic

Potential students will have

Season. Call 466086.

an opportunity to meet with course tutors and try

UNTIL 23RD FEB oNlY SMARTIES HAVE THE ANSWER! York’s Chocolate Story, 10am-6pm.

Visitors will be able to get hands on and learn more about the world famous Smarties brand, which was created in York over 70 years ago. There will be a chance to take the Smarties themed trail and discover some fascinating facts during the guided tour as well as making and decorating a chocolate bar with Smarties.

Call 0845 4989411.

22ND-23RD RAIlWAY MoDEllERS ExHIBITIoN, Heworth Church Hall, 10am-4pm.

In association with York Against Cancer, the 3rd Group of Railway Modellers are holding an exhibition of some of their finest work. Email methodist@ heworthchurches.net 22ND CHoCCY & SWEETIE ToUR, meeting at Museum Gardens gates, 10.30am. A delicious tour from Yorkwalk.

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

Call 622303.

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

Call 772277.

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DHARSHINI TAMBIAH, University of York, 7.30pm.

26TH

Enjoy a performance by

GolDFIElD ENSEMBlE,

Dharshini Tambiah, a British

Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall,

pianist and musicologist based

University of York, 7.30pm.

in the USA. She is professor

Three works from a golden

of piano at the University of

age of English music are

South Florida. Call 322447.

performed by musicians with a particular love, as both performers and scholars, for this music from the pastoral tradition. Call 322439.

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MARCH ENTER BY 31ST MARCH ST lEoNARD’S HoSPICE MIDNIGHT WAlK, from York College. Taking place on 21st June, the women-only event will kick-off with a hip and happening 60s party, before everyone sets off on the fund-raising walk. Once completed all walkers will be welcomed back for a warm drink and a bacon butty. Just like in previous years, there will be a large illuminated dedication screen, where you can jot down the name of the person you’re doing all this for, along with a personal message. This will definitely be a night that won’t be soon forgotten. Make sure you enter before the end of the month! To get your application form visit www. stleonardshospice.org.uk

1ST MARCH – 2ND NOVEMBER RoYAlS: THEN AND NoW, Beningbrough Hall.

Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

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

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1ST-31ST ExHIBITIoN oF THREE loCAl ARTISTS, Mermaid and Miller, Swinegate, 10am4pm (Mon-Fri). Roger Baker, June Whittaker and Lin Taylor exhibit their art works on the walls of the shop. Email lindaataylor36@gmail.com

4TH THE WAGGoNERS MEMoRIAl: A Sense of Place, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture by Dorothy Nott hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 656713.

7TH THE CHIMERA ENSEMBlE, University of York, 7.30pm. The ensemble

1ST lATE MUSIC CoNCERTS, Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, 7.30pm. Three Last Letters (In Memoriam of Captain Scott, Dr Wilson and Lt Bowers) by Craig Vear.

Visit www.latemusic.org

1ST DRIFFIElD FARMERS MARKET, Driffield Showground, 9am-1pm.

Fresh, local produce direct from the farmers themselves.

Call 01377 257494 or visit www.driffieldshow.co.uk 3RD WAlK FRoM oUlSToN To EASINGWolD, meet in Easingwold Market Square, 9.30am. Organised by the River Foss Society, with a lunch to follow.

Call 764702.

present the works of Helmut Lachenmann. Call 322447.

5TH UNIVERSITY CHoIR AND SYMPHoNY oRCHESTRA, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 7.30pm.

Szymanowski’s Stabat Mater was completed in 1926 when he was increasingly influenced

by Polish folk music and history. The work also shows the influence of Ravel and Stravinsky. Call 322439.

6TH MUSIC FoR EVERYoNE, Askham Grange, Askham Richard, 7.30pm. York Light Orchestra presents a concert with all profits going to Martin House Children’s Hospice.

Call 772017.

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FAIR, Wetherby Racecourse,

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9am-5pm (8am start on Sat).

ToUR, The Grand Opera

An excellent fair with on-site

House, 11am. Enjoy an hour

catering and parking.

long, back stage tour of the

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fascinating Grand Opera House theatre. See the dressing rooms, orchestra pit, and explore the high dress circle. To find out more see our Behind the Scenes feature, earlier in the

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magazine.

TAKE THAT 2 & RoBBIE,

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York Racecourse. Enjoy an incredible tribute act while

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chowing down on a three-

BIRDING NoRTH

course meal and partying

NoRFolK, Temple Hall,

the night away at the disco.

York St. John University,

This event is always popular

7.30pm. The RSPB York

so book early to avoid

Local Group presents an

disappointment. Call 638971.

illustrated talk by Alan and Susan Parker. Visit www.yorkrspb.org.uk

9TH lAMBING SUNDAY, Askham Bryan College, 10am-4pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

11TH CHARITABlE FUNDRAISING DINNER & AUCTIoN, Royal York Hotel. Everyone is a winner at the Family Fund’s auction

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

Call 0844 8713024.

7TH EllEN KENT’S NABUCCo, Grand Opera House, 7.30pm. Ellen Kent brings Nabucco to life in this lavish new production of Verdi’s epic tale, starring international soloists.

Featuring the haunting and melodic Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves, Nabucco follows the plight of the Hebrews as they are forced from their homeland. Call 0844 8713024.

and dinner night. Celebrate 9TH

the Family Fund’s 40th

YoRK DoES VINTAGE,

birthday in the gorgeous

Merchant Adventurers’ Hall,

surroundings of the Royal

10.30am-4.30pm. The

York Hotel. Apart from the

vintage stallholders are hand-

auction those in attendance

picked and offer a wealth of

will enjoy a fun filled evening

knowledge gained from years

with a lavish three course

of experience. Each one

meal and after dinner

brings their quality, affordable

entertainment. Call 571094.

vintage clothing, jewellery and kitchenalia. Visit www. britaindoesvintage.co.uk

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12TH ST JoHN PASSIoN, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 7.30pm.

Bach’s first large-scale vocal composition at Leipzig was the St John Passion, written in 1724, and one of two of his surviving passion settings.

The Passion histories each present a colourful spectacle, not only with vivid orchestral writing but also in the roles for soloists. Call 322439.

12TH ART GAllERY TAlKS, Yorkshire Museum, 12.30pm.

Brian Kesteven will be speaking on ‘To the Sea with Ravilious, Feininger and de Stael’. Call 635939.

13TH CHAMBER MUSIC CoNCERT, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 8pm. BMS York presents a concert by the Benyounes Quartet. Visit www.bms-york.org.uk 13TH AN EVENING oF MUSIC, Village Hall, Stockton on the Forest, 7.30pm. Featuring keyboard player Phil Brown.

Call 448178.

13TH WoMEN IN EGYPT AN ARAB SPRING oR WINTER? Friends Meeting House, Friargate, 7.30pm.

Meet Gihan Soliman, environmental activist for sustainable development and women’s rights in Egypt.

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14TH THE 24, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 7.30pm. The 24 opens the Britain in Song weekend with an evening of British partsong. Call 322447.

14TH SUPPoRT GRoUP, Head & Neck Department, York hospital, 2-4pm. The York Head & Neck Cancer Support Group meets to discuss ‘Physical Activity & Cancer’. Call 721166.

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

18TH REPRESENTING WoMEN PolICE oFFICERS IN TElEVISIoN DRAMA, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm.

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

18TH ARCHAEoloGICAl WAlK ARoUND HAxBY, 9.30pm. Organised by the River Foss Society. For further details, call 764702.

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15TH WoMEN IN ARCHAEoloGY 2014, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall. A one-day conference, speakers include Dame Rosemary Cramp and Baroness Harris of Richmond. The Conference will conclude with a formal dinner at the Mansion House.

Call 615505.

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

Call 622303.

21ST EURoPEAN DAY oF EARlY MUSIC, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

19TH 15TH ANToN DU BEKE, York Barbican, 3pm + 7.30pm.

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

Featuring memorable dances alongside sensational new choreography, timeless tunes, and strictly dazzling costumes.

Call 0844 8542757.

20TH oPEN DAY EVENT, Face Etc Medispa, Coppergate, 4-8pm. See live beauty demonstrations and enjoy free body consultations.

There will also be exclusive offers and discounts available on the night. Call 675222.

York Castle Museum, 7-9pm.

This delightful ‘costume in context’ presentation celebrates the publication of Lucy Adlington’s new book, Great War Fashion. The Great War was a period of slow but eventually startling evolution for women’s

22ND MARCH – 5TH NOVEMBER DUTY CAllS: CASTlE HoWARD IN TIME oF WAR, Castle Howard, 10am-5pm. While generations of Howard sons went to fight overseas the impact of war was often more powerfully felt at home. From Waterloo to World War Two, this exhibition explores the stories of Castle Howard in the time of war. Call 01653 648333.

clothes, reflecting changes in outlook and aspirations.

Call 687633.

20TH-31ST YoRK lITERATURE FESTIVAl, across the city. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

22ND-23RD SCIENCE THRoUGH STUNTS, National Railway Museum, 10am-6pm. Engage the brain for family fun that ties in with National Science & Engineering Week. The Savage Skills cycle stunt team, that wowed the nation on ITV1’s Lets Get Gold, will be visiting, and with eight World and over 25 British Championship titles, you’re sure to see some of the most impressive tricks.

Visit www.nrm.org.uk

22ND CoFFEE MoRNING, Haxby Memorial Hall, 10.30am. All proceeds will go toward the Raise The Roof Appeal. Visit www.haxbymemorialhall.org 22ND SoCK ToY MAKING, York Castle Museum, 10am-3pm.

Learn how to make your own simple soft toys out of little more than a pair of socks. Call 687633.

23RD BABY & ToDDlER NEARlY NEW SAlE, Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, 2-3.30pm. Many great pre-loved toys, clothes and nursery items for sale. Email emilypickard82@googlemail.com 23RD ART TEA oN ToUR, St Nicks Environment Centre, 11.30am-3.30pm. Take your picnic and work with Derbyshire recycled media artist, Nicky Ward, to create an amazing artwork using all the stuff you would ordinarily throw away. Call 411821.

23RD GoDS AND GoDDESSES MEMoRY BoxES, Yorkshire Museum, 11am3pm. Inspired by Greek mythology, professional artist and writer Griselda Goldsbrough helps you to create personal memory boxes using text, collage, objects and drawings.

Call 687633.

23RD YoRK DoES VINTAGE WEDDING SPECIAl, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall. Expect an eclectic array of vintage and vintage inspired wedding stands, set in a building steeped in history. Alongside the friendly exhibitors, there will be a number of interactive elements, aimed to give you some fabulous inspiration for your special day. Visit www.britaindoesvintage.co.uk

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26TH THE ARTIST ExPlAINS, Yorkshire Museum, 12 noon.

Tony Mosley will be speaking on the subject of ‘The Importance of Tone’.

Call 635939.

27TH MARCH – 15TH JULY SHAKESPEARE’S FIRST FolIo, Yorkshire Museum, 10am-5pm. Regarded as one of the most important books in English literature, Shakespeare’s First Folio is a compilation of 36 works by the playwright. It took two years to print and no two copies are identical. Currently only four copies are on display in the world – see one of them at the Yorkshire Museum. Call 687687.

28TH-30TH GREAT YoRKSHIRE MoToRHoME & CARAVAN SAlE, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, 9.30am4.30pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

28TH-30TH MARCH lIVING NoRTH lIVE, York Racecourse. Living North LIVE is the annual shopping and lifestyle exhibition packed full of inspirational ideas for your home. The unique and inspiring show will boast fabulous room-sets from the region’s premier interiors companies and new and exciting products.

Visit www.livingnorth.com 29TH AN EVENING IN MUSICAl THEATRE lAND, The Guildhall, 7.30pm. Join the singers for songs and excerpts from popular musicals – all in support of Breath Easy.

Call 610341.

30TH MoTHER’S DAY lUNCH, York Racecourse. Bring together your family and loved ones to celebrate a very special Mother’s Day with a freshly prepared three course meal including a sumptuous carvery. There will also be a Children’s Corner featuring face painting, balloons and a mini disco. Call 638971.

30TH MoTHERING SUNDAY, York’s Chocolate Story, 10am-6pm. York’s Chocolate Story will be celebrating Mother’s Day with free entry to the attraction for all mothers.

Call 0845 4989411.

MUST SEE

31ST MARCH-5TH ApRIL AGATHA CHRISTIE’S BlACK CoFFEE, Grand Opera House, 7.30pm (+ 2.30pm on 2nd & 5th). In the first play ever written

by Agatha Christie we are introduced to a character who went on to become the most famous detective of all time, Hercule Poirot, and the only fictional character ever to receive a full-page obituary in the New York Times.

Robert Powell stars.

Call 0844 8713024.

APRIl 1ST THE oRIGINS oF YoRK: NEW THoUGHTS, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm.

A lecture by Dr Mark Whyman, York Archaeological Trust hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society.

Call 656713.

2ND MANSIoN HoUSE TAlKS, Mansion House, St Helen’s Square, 12.30pm.

Peter Miller will be speaking on the subject of ‘Paintings on Loan in the Dining Room’ at the Mansion House.

Call 635939.

4TH, 5TH, 6TH, 12TH & 13TH YoRK oPEN STUDIoS, across York. Meet 79 artists and makers and see a wide range of artistic endeavours.

For details of what is on show and where, visit www.yorkopenstudios.co.uk 4TH STEVE KNIGHTlEY, Sheriff Hutton Village Hall. Steve Knightley, a singer-songwriter musician and one half of British acoustic roots duo Show of Hands, will entertain the crowds - all in aid of York Against Cancer.

Call 07973 157127.

5TH-21ST TRAINS IN THE FRAME, National Railway Museum, 10am-6pm. Plenty of exciting family fun during the Easter holidays including a guess the objects trail around the museum featuring unusual photographs of the collection!

Create your own landscape photograph using a range of backgrounds and materials, and then view it on Flickr when you get home.

Visit www.nrm.org.uk 5TH-21ST EASTER AT THE CASTlE AND YoRKSHIRE MUSEUMS, 9.30am-5pm.

Celebrate Easter with York Museum’s Trust this year with an Easter Egg hunt and a host of traditional activities.

The Easter Bunny has hidden clues all around the Castle Museum – solve them, find the missing museum objects and you will be led to an egg-cellent reward at the final location. Also, meet Shakespeare this Easter at the Yorkshire Museum.

Call 687687.

5TH lATE MUSIC CoNCERTS, Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, 7.30pm. Sinead O’Kelly (voice), Sam Corkin (saxophone) and Timothy End (piano).

Visit www.latemusic.org 5TH RATPACK TRIBUTE NIGHT, York Racecourse, 7.30pm. Whether your favourite was Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin or Sammy Davis Jr, this night will bring something for everyone.

The artists work hard to make sure that the audience get involved and truly make them feel part of the show, recreating a fun night with the famous trio at the Sands Hotel on the Vegas strip!

Call 620911.

15TH IMPRoVING TREATMENTS, SAVING lIVES: THE RolE oF THE MEDICAl PHYSICIST, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm.

A lecture hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 656713.

26TH-27TH ApRIL & 2ND-5TH MAY SPRING STEAM GAlA, North York Moors Railway, Pickering Station. Two great weekends for steam enthusiasts with a number of steam locomotives on the line. There will be lots of fun activities, including Scarborough & District Railway Modellers with model railway layout displays in the Learning Centre at Pickering Station. Visit www.nymr.co.uk 27TH FRoM YoRKSHIRE

8TH STABlE CoURTYARD MARKET, Castle Howard, 10am-5pm. Over 20 stalls selling a range of local products add a bustling feel to the Stable Courtyard. Enjoy an afternoon shopping at the market as well as at the Gift Shop, Farm Shop, Book Shop and Garden Centre.

Call 01653 648333.

9TH ART GAllERY TAlKS, Yorkshire Museum, 12.30pm.

Simon Spiers, the York Art Gallery’s MA student, will speak on his research work to date. Call 635939.

10TH AN EVENING oF MUSIC, Village Hall, Stockton on the Forest, 7.30pm. Enjoy the music of talented keyboard player Howard Beaumont, from the Scarborough Spa. Call 448178.

WITH loVE, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, 11am4.30pm. A vibrant shopping event and winner of Visit York’s Outstanding Customer Service Award and Tourism Company of the Year 2013. Showcasing some of Yorkshire’s finest homegrown talent, selling beautiful contemporary crafts, artisan foods, and affordable art. Visit www.madelocallywithlove.co.uk

FROM 25TH JUNE FANATSIC ACTS AT SCARBoRoUIGH oPEN AIR THEATRE, North Bay, Scarborough.

The new summer season welcomes the likes of Jessie J, McBusted, Boyzone and Status Quo. Visit www. scarboroughopenairtheatre. com

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Fibbers 1 The Smyths 5 Savage Messiah + The

Antiquity + Bharghest 8 Glass Caves + Girl Friend +

Glassbody + Everlate 9 Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hare

+ Knock Out Jane 11 Dar Williams + Malojian + Jessica

Gardham + Charlie Daykin 13 Lee Scratch Perry + Irie Vibes

Sound System 14 Penetration + Obsessive

Compulsive + Percy 16 Graham Bonnet – Catch the

Rainbow Tour 20 Ugly Duckling + Ego DJs + Live

Sets from Bloxed Beats & Young

Septic 21 Simon McBride 22 The New Mendicants (Norman

Blake & Joe Pernice) + Boss Caine 23 Robin Beck + House of Lords 28 The Snake Davis Band 30 65DAYSOFSTATIC + Thought Forms

Basement 1 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club –

Mark Olver, Gavin Webster 3 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club –

Hardeep Singh Kholi 4 Messy Life DIY presents: Wade

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Film Guide

The Grand Budapest Hotel This film promises to be nothing short of a delight. Written and directed by Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums, Fantastic Mr Fox), the 1920s story follows a young lobby boy named Zero Moustafa who is mentored by famed hotel concierge Gustave H (Ralph Fiennes). Gustave is bequeathed a valuable painting by one of the elderly guests when she is killed.

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Her son vows revenge on Gustave and plans to frame him for the murder – cue hilarity as Gustave, Zero and his love interest Agatha attempt to hide the painting and themselves.

The cast is incredibly impressive – alongside Fiennes (whose flirty and flattering performance as Gustave is sure to bring the house down) is Bill Murray, Harvey Keitel, Jude Law, Tilda Swinton, Adrien Brody – the list goes

Pocklington Arts Centre 6 Only Fools and Boycie – an

intimate evening with John Challis 23 Spiers & Boden 27 David Baddiel Fame:

Not the Musical 29 Bin Men by Mike Kenny 31 Omid Djalili NCEM 12 O’Hooley & Tidow 15 Revolutionary Drawing Room 15 Yorkshire Bach Choir

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on. It’s beautifully shot, and will surely be a treat for your eyes as well as your tickle bone.

Need for Speed When you base a film on a video game, it’s pretty much a given that the special effects are going to be the star attraction.

Street racer Tobey Marshall (AKA Aaron Paul from Breaking Bad) is hell bent on avenging his friend’s death by racing cross country (of course – it’s how we avenge the demise of all of our mates). Expect plenty of high octane car chases, helicopters, reckless stunts like standing on top of a car while it’s going around 100mph, and a leggy blonde. Oh, and lines like “We’ll settle this behind the wheel,” spoken in gravelly tones. Grrr.

Muppets Most Wanted Who doesn’t love The Muppets?

The latest caper from the furry bunch sees them on a grand world tour, when Kermit’s doppelgänger – who also happens to be the world’s most wanted criminal – causes mayhem by trying to steal our beloved Kermit’s identity. Starring comedy heavyweights Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais and Ty Burrell,

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Love Beyond Measure European Day of Early Music She’Koyokh Martin Taylor

Black Swan Folk Club 6 New Roots Double Bill: Sam Kelly

+ Matt Quinn 13 Singers and Musicians Night 20 Gilmore & Roberts 27 Wendy Arrowsmith The Duchess 1 John Lennon McCullagh

+ The Valmores 2 Hellraiser 8 After Your Betrayal + Bohemian

Grove + Encryption 14 Your Favourite Enemies 16 Luke Concannon & Jimmy Davis 20 Tragedy 22 Bonafide + Afterlife + Bad Touch 28 Mike Peters 29 Blackbeard’s Tea Party +

The Y Street Band

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The Duchess: 641413 Fibbers: 651250 Basement: 612940 Black Swan Folk Club: 679131 The National Centre For Early Music: 658338 Pocklington Arts Centre: 0175 9301547

and with Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and P Diddy getting in on the action, it’s sure to be as star-studded as it is hilarious. One fan loved it so much, they posted an outraged tweet saying they couldn’t believe that it hadn’t been nominated for “247 awards”, only to be told that it wasn’t out yet.

The Muppets responded marvellously – check out the video on YouTube by searching ‘Muppets Most Wanted – Outrage’.

Noah If you’re a fan of epics, this is sure to float your boat (hohoho).

Truly a story of biblical proportions, Noah follows the story of a man who built an ark to save all of the animals of the land when a great flood comes.

Aside from stellar acting from Russell Crowe and Emma Watson, the direction from Darren Aronofsky – he of Black Swan fame – is sure to be nothing short of magnificent. We’re particularly excited about the special effects. However, Bible fans, take note: thanks to dramatic licence, this may not be exactly like the original story – particularly as the director is an atheist.

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To book: 623568

The Magic of Motown (8th March)

Phantom of the Opera (26th February-1st March)

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

An exciting new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End and Broadway hit, performed

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

THE MEAT LOAF STORY (13th March)

SHOUT! The Mod Musical (12th-15th March)

With video projected scenes, incredible stage set, a superb band and Steve Steinman’s unique sense of humour and stage presence, the show will have you up on your feet and dancing in the aisles to all the greatest Meat Loaf hits.

It’s time to return to the 1960s with the jukebox musical SHOUT!, performed by York Stage Musicals. With crazy costumes and groovy hair styles, SHOUT! charts not only the music of the decade but also the changes in the lives of women.

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

FAME (17th-22nd March) This brand new production will take you on a hioctane roller coaster ride through dizzy heights and crashing lows as a group of star-struck wannabes embark on their quest for the ultimate accolade – fame.

York Barbican To Book: 0844 8542757

Peter Pan (6th April) Join Wendy, Michael and John as they take off to Neverland with the boy who never grows up…

Peter Pan. Take part in their adventure and meet a fantastical range of characters along the way; Tinker Bell, the Lost Children, Tiger Lily, Nana the dog, mermaids, pirates, Smee and, of course, the deadly Captain Hook. Starring comedy legend Bobby Davro as Smee and Dani Harmer (Tracy Beaker) as Wendy.

The Scenic Stage, University of York To book: 325220 The Illusion (6th & 8th March) Third Year Writing, Directing and Performance students present Pierre Corneille’s dark comedy The Illusion. Prepare for magic, mystery and betrayal with John Pridamant as he journeys into the dark and mysterious world of sorcery to discover news of his estranged son.

Tartuffe (7th-8th March) Final year students of the University of York’s Theatre, Film and Television department present a performance of one of Molière’s most famous works. It follows the story of Orgon, whose family is up in arms because he and his mother have fallen under the influence of Tartuffe, a pious fraud.

ASPECTS OF LOVE (31st March-5th April) York Musical Theatre Company presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s tale of love and loss across three generations of a family and their companions, set against the background of the cobbled streets of Paris to the mountains of the Pyrenees. This brand new production is set to be the theatrical event of the year.

13 The Musical (16th-19th April) Pick Me Up Theatre presents a grown-up story about growing up. The world of Evan Goldman, a slightly confused pre-teen, turns upside down when his parents get a divorce and he’s forced to move from busy New York to ‘the lamest place in the world’, Appleton Indiana.

Theatre Royal To book: 623568.

Hot Mikado (4th-15th March) Hot Mikado takes the classic Gilbert and Sullivan tale and updates it to the 1940s style. Don’t miss this West End and Broadway Olivier Award nominated musical experience from York Light Opera. Young Nanki-Poo, the Mikado’s son masquerading as a Second Trumpet player, arrives in the town of Titipu looking for the beautiful YumYum.

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Market Days Harrogate Farmers' Market; Cambridge Street second Thursday of every month, 9am-3pm.

Helmsley Market; Market Square every Friday.

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

Mum’stheword For those of you panicking and struggling to find the perfect place to take your mum on Mothers Day, we have the answer. The team at The Marcia Inn on Main Street, Bishopthorpe, are not only celebrating their first successful year of pulling pints and serving home-cooked food, they're also taking bookings for Mothers Day on 30th March. There your dear mumsy will be wowed by the new menu and enjoy a relaxing lunch in comfy, homely surroundings. If you fancy a visit yourself before then, why not pop along to the Wednesday night quiz and taste those fine cask ales. Call 706185.

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

Knaresborough Town Market; Market Place every Wednesday, 8.30am-4pm.

Malton Market; Market Place every Saturday.

Newgate Market; off Parliament Street 9am-4pm Sunday-Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday.

Northallerton Farmers' Market; Town Hall 26th March, 8.30am-2pm.

Otley Farmers' Market; Market Place last Sunday of every month, 9am-1pm.

Pickering Market; Market Place every Monday.

She gave you life, so... ...you might as well treat her nicely on Mothering Sunday.

But if you are stuck for something to show your dear old mum just how grateful you are, we believe we have found the solution. Lady Anne Middleton's Hotel on Skeldergate are welcoming you and your mother to sample a delicious and traditional Sunday Lunch menu between 12 noon and 6pm. During the afternoon the scene will be set, not only by the live pianist tinkling the ivories for your pleasure, but also by the fact that your mum will receive a free gift, courtesy of Lady Anne Middleton's.

Ripon Market; Market Square every Thursday, 8.30am-4pm.

Selby Farmers' Market; Market Place, Gowthorpe 5th March.

Selby Town Market; split across two sites in town centre every Monday.

Skipton Market; High Street Monday, every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9.30am-4.30pm.

n So to thank your mummy for those nine hard months and the many years since, call 611570.

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Goingforthehattrick What is your idea of a perfect evening out? How about great food, fine wines, and a touch of entertainment?

However, it can often be tricky finding somewhere that can provide all three of those night-time essentials… until now. Because at Tykes, the restaurant set within the gorgeous surroundings of Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, you get all three.

Tykes is a restaurant with a difference, serving a wide range of the freshest produce the local area has to offer.

Their gourmet steaks come from beef that was reared no further than ten miles away. The new menu has something for every taste, and the open-plan theatre kitchen not only provides live entertainment, it also offers

the opportunity to keep an eye on the way your mouthwatering meal is shaping up. And as for the drinks… you’re in pretty good hands with the restaurant manager having trained at the world-famous Wine & Spirit Education Trust in London.

The relaxed and friendly service will ensure you have a great dining experience in an informal atmosphere, and for those that love a bit of a theme to their meals, Tykes will be celebrating National Pie Week on 3rd-7th March and Mother’s Day on 30th March. Serving food 12noon - 9.30pm every day, seven days a week, be sure to book your table soon. n Call 469911.

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Hi Kelly, Just a quick note to say the ad in YLL has worked wonders ! Five days after publication, and we’re alr eady almost up to our limit on numbers. Respon se has been so good, Rachel is even talking ab out putting on another workshop. Thanks again for working your magic and making the eve nt such a success.

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Hi Kelly, As you suggested I have just spoken to Cedar Court Grand and she had nothing but great things to say about advertising in Local Link. I want to book an ad! Many thanks, Ali

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Hi Local Link, Being a new business every penny counts. When Miriam called regarding my advertising she recommended for me to go in the Classified pages of Your Local Link. I have had some fantastic response from the magazine which has definitely built up my base of New Customers. Well worth the advertising cost !!

24 Carat Cleaning Hi Gini, Just had to let you know that we at Jorvik lighted dance club are de the with the announcement in latest issue of ‘ Your local red link’ which has been delive today! Thank you

Hi it’s Imogen from the York Ladies Circle We are very interested in re advertising with you as last time it really increased our membership and in turn helped us raise lots of money for Martin House

Hi Mim, Having a limited budget on advertising I was a bit dubious in regards to advertising in Your Local Link but I am so pleased I did, I receive enquiries every single day from the magazine and all are quality leads. It has brought in loads of new business. I would definitely recommend Your Local Link.

Re New Kitchens Hello Gini, I would like to say on behalf of Haxby Memorial Hall Fundraising Committee, how very grateful, pleased, chuffed and thrilled we are with everything you have done for our Christmas event. We have never had such support and thank you does not seem enough, but we could never have done this without your help. So thank you once again and see you very soon. Denise

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Train to gain

Crunching the numbers

We chat to Matthew Tarn, apprentice at Nestle, about the hows and whys of apprenticeships.

What is the apprenticeship like?

It's great. It's a four year course and every six months I move around the site into a different department and learn new skills. I'm picking up knowledge and experience all the time, from basic electrical training to industrial wiring, mechanics and fault finding. It's all really useful and will go a long way to helping me in the future.

Who are you and what do you do?

My name is Matthew Tarn, I'm 21 and I work as an engineering apprentice at Nestle. I'm currently in my third year of the apprenticeship, meaning I work all across the factory.

Speaking of which, what are you hoping to do at the end of your apprenticeship?

I've always wanted to work as an engineer, so I'm aiming for a position in senior management.

I'm interested in eventually having a position of great responsibility in the engineering department – and that might not just be in York. With the experience and qualifications I get from this apprenticeship my skills will be in high demand around the world. Who knows?

How did you get in involved in the engineering apprenticeship?

I've always been fascinated by how things operate. This developed into an interest in motorbikes and engines which led to doing an engineering diploma at York College. There I heard about the Nestle apprenticeship and it sounded like the sort of thing I wanted to do.

So would you recommend apprenticeships?

Absolutely, 100% yes I would. There is no question that if you are looking for a route into work than apprenticeships are a great way to go. What I'm doing now will lead to what I really want to do with my life – and I'll be well paid for it too!

To find out more about the apprenticeship schemes offered by Nestle, visit www.nestlecareers.co.uk

Apprenticeships aren’t all about getting your hands dirty. Alex Hilton speaks about her accounting apprenticeship.

For a year Alex studied A Levels at school but did not enjoy the learning experience. Looking for a different option she applied (via www.apprenticeships.org. uk) to study an Intermediate Business Administration apprenticeship. She currently spends four days in the workplace and one day a week studying at College.

“I feel my studies make sense now,” says Alex. “My College work is so relevant to what I do at work; College helps work and work helps College. I am so pleased I didn’t continue on the A Level/university route as it was not for me. I find the apprenticeship enjoyable and interesting and I really feel that I have found something I am good at. In the future I would like to study a higher level professional course in Management or Accountancy.”

Will you make a Co-Motion?

Everybody’s opinions are valid, but did you know that you could be paid to give yours? If you are a resident of York and over the age of 55, the University of York would love to hear from you – particularly if you experienced a change of circumstances in 2013.

Researchers at the University of York are carrying out a three year study, called Co-Motion, on how changes to local neighbourhoods, transport or facilities may maintain or improve individuals’ mobility and well-being as they get older. They would especially be interested in hearing from people who have experienced something such recently stopped working, stopped driving, become a grandparent, started to use a mobility scooter, or who have experienced major eyesight problems.

If you volunteer you will be helping the academics from the University’s Centre for Housing Policy to gather evidence and give suggestions on what improvements can be put to city planners and policy makers. Apart from lending you their ears, the researchers will also give you a £50 shopping voucher at the beginning and end of the project as a thank you for your participation.

If you would like to be involved email co-motion@york.ac.uk or call 321486.

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St Leonard's Hospice is looking for reliable and enthusiastic people to join their busy fundraising operation.

If you are interested in joining the team as a Shop Manager or Relief Fundraising Driver please visit the Hospice website at www.stleonardshospice.org.uk/ contacts/employmentopportunities for further details and a job pack or telephone HR Office on 01904 777763.

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Ai Martial Arts provides training in schools throughout the North Yorkshire region. Specialising in Judo and Karate, we teach all ages from 3-18 in private and state schools.

We are looking for ambitious individuals with an interest in Martial Arts to join our growing team. No experience is necessary as full teacher training will be given.

Our instructors range from an 8th Dan through to students who have an interest in teaching.

You will be given the oppurtunity to develop your own franchise under the successful Ai Martial Arts banner. You must have a good grasp of the english language and maths and pass a full DBS check.

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Clyde Electrical - Eric Clyde

110

DRAINS Easaway Environmental

47

DRIVEWAYS 59

EDUCATION/TUITION

104 1

La Vecchia Scuola

104

Lady Anne Middletons

103

Meet The Chef

103

Nags Head

51

Quiniis Asian Fusion

103

Sally’s Kitchen

104

Sandburn Hall

103

The Marcia Inn

104

Victoria Inn

104

Wilsons Of York

Maurice Ridge Music Tuition

65

St Peters School

70

FUNERAL SERVICES

York Steiner School

70

Rowley & Sons

72

JG Fielder & Sons

72

JW Myers

73

York Funeral Services

22

ELECTRICAL GOODS Herbert Todd

15

Vickers Hi-Fi

27

97

FURNITURE RESTORATION

ELECTRICIANS Court Electrical

110

Judge Electrical

110

D Carrington Electrical

111

Curtains Up

46

Electric Blew

110

Tracks, Poles and Interiors

45

Herbert Todd

111

JCT Contractors

111

JDL Electrical

110

Martin Clancy

111

Michael Castle Electrician

111

R N Electrical

111

S Electrics

110

110

104

Dean Court Hotel

9

45

Gary Roe Painter

104

Bengal Brasserie

9

23

110

103

Beechwood Close

Kip McGrath English & Maths

Curtains Up

Alan Kitson

104

Acomb Kebab House

Computer Start

Christine Alker

65

104

Maxis Restaurant

99

110

York Dance Works

Mamma Mia Restaurant

104

111

93

FOOD & DRINK

The Parvin

C&S Electrical

Circle Dance in York

15

71

B Pallister Electrical

DANCE CLASSES

Dutch Nursery Haxby

York St John University

41

43

FLORISTS

The Mulan

Carolines Curtains

Envirovent

46

71

110

DAMP PROOFING

42

Wood and Stoves

York College

Active Electrical Solutions

128

Focus Fireplaces

Pampas Argentinian Steakhouse 99

47

CYCLING

FIREPLACES/MULTI FUEL STOVES

Frying Squad

Curtains By Mark Harrison

DECORATORS 67

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Mick Lambert Landscaping

CLOTHING

Cycle City

Blind Options

AP Design Services

24 Carat Cleaning

G Tec

BATHROOMS/BEDROOMS/ KITCHENS

CHARITIES

DENTISTS

COMPUTERS/WEB DESIGN

CAR VALETING

44

109

CLEANING/IRONING

Mobile Clock Repairs

All Mod Comms

ADDS

Minster Sweeps

CLOCK REPAIRS

Howarth Timber

York Kitchens

CHIMNEY SWEEPS

45, 109

Antique Restoration

17

GARAGE DOORS Haxby Garage Doors

112

Zap Garage Doors

112

Hobman Garage Doors

45

Premier Garage Doors

111

SJL Garage Doors

112

GARDENING Acaster Forge

60

Apex Shed & Fencing

55

Arborwise

55

Ascot Fencing

53

Astek Landscapes

55

ESTATE/LETTING AGENTS/ HOUSES4SALE

Bartlett Tree Experts

55

Brunswick Shop

59

Northwood Residential Lettings

Country Gardens

61

CYC Waste Strategy

52

Deans Garden Centre

56

Partners Property Auctions

1 24

FASCIAS/SOFFITTS Mark Leslie Roofline

Fencing, Paving & Decking Co. 53 111

Gardens Cared For

57

Grumbleweed Jims Mowing

61 56, 59

Hire Fitness Yorkshire

75

R Walker Cars

37

REMOVALS/STORAGE

Kuki Hair And Beauty Spa

87

Wigginton Car Repairs

35

A1 Vans

117

York Ceramic Tiling Services

119

Wrigglesworth & Son

34

A2B

117

York Tiling Services

119

Mr Shifter

117

Ridings Removals

117

TILERS

Mike Walmsley Landscapes

55

Ludwicks

83

RJ Hall Property

62

Mae Sturdy

79

SRB Fencing

59

Middlethorpe Hall

84

OVEN CLEANING

York Paving & Driveways

57

Nails of Beauty by Janice

75

Cookerburra

109

Your Local Garden Services

60

Northern College of Acupuncture 83

Kitchen Rescue Ltd

109

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Your Local Garden Services

59

Physio Function

77

Ultra Clean

109

Solar Fit PV

A - Z Waste

61

Procig

83

Ultra Klean Oven Care

108

Adam’s Home Improvements 106

Red Cherry Hair

77

Andrew Kent

60

Renes Revellers

77

PEST CONTROL

Browns Nursery

53

Revive

51

Huntcatchkill

CASA Maintenance

62

Samantha Lambert

79

J Foster & Son

119

VENUE FOR HIRE

Driveline

62

Select Beauty Salon

79

Roofs Above

118

Haxby Memorial Hall

Fineacre Landscaping

54

Sprays Hairdressing

51

PET CARE

Able Roofing

119

Future Landscapes

61

Tecniks hair design

83

Alisons Dog Grooming

63

Advanced Roofing

117

WEDDINGS

Hall Groundworks

60

The Pamper room York

77

Minster Vets

63

Almsford Building & Roofing

119

Sharon Kent

Haze Landscapes

53

Top To Toe

81

PetStay

63

Future Roofs

118

Hibiscus Gardens

57

University of York

81

Sweeney Dog

63

Haxby Roofline

118

WILL WRITING

Horse Manure 4 Sale

57

University of York

77

Top Dog Grooming

63

John Pletts Roofing

119

JMD Associates UK

K&S Paving

61

York Reflexology

80

Mark Winters Lead Work

119

Lewis Tree Surgery

61

Zumba Fitness

81

LJD Construction Services

57

Lushington Garden Buildings

59

JOINERY

Mick Lambert Landscaping

59

John Barrow Carpenter

New Wood Gardening

62

Cass Joinery

RH Smith

55

Lavelle Joinery

20

Sandalwood Gates

54

Lewis Joinery

113

Stunning York Driveways

60

Michael Mcfarland Joinery

113

PLUMBING/HEATING

Top Soil 4 Sale

62

Paul Bartnett Joinery

113

A&J Property Care

Trevor Smith Landscaping

54

Paul Meillam Joinery

113

Waterdale Landscapes

61

SM Maintenance

White Rose Gardening

61

Wood `n All

York Sawmill

55

York Door Services

Yorskapes

53 Link Distribution

PVC UK

58

SR Fabrications

53

GROUNDWORKS/ DEMOLITION Groundworks & Digger Hire

53

GUTTERING Rawcliffe Guttering Solutions 111 Heworth Guttering

111

Able Handyman Services

112

House & Garden Handyman 112 Can-Be-Asked

112

CASA Maintenance York

112

Handyman Services

112

Home Maintenance

113

Minster Property Maintenance 112 My Handyman

113

RMB Building Maintenance

112

Wren Home & Garden

113

HEALTH & BEAUTY Bespoke Dentures

75

Clifton Park Hospital

79

Skin Doctor York

82

York Sport Village

83

Angie Doig-Thorne

74

Beautycare

77

Caroles Mobile Hairdressing

77

Changing Faces Dentist

76

Claire Henson

75

David Charles Trichology

78

FACE etc

85

FACE etc

81

Fit Feet

81

Footcare Works

78

Golden Scissors

83

49

PLASTERING

Flat Roof Company

25

York Cars

128

TYRES 119

E Tyres

37

43, 119 15

17

21

Matthew Elliot Roofing

119

WINDOW CLEANING

114

N Malarkey Roofing

119

G T Solutions

120

Paul Bell Plastering

114

Plastech Windows

119

Mals Window Cleaning

127

113

Paul Hunt Plasterer

114

T&S Roofing

119

Uk Window Cleaning

120

113

Ernie Jeffrey & Reese Plastering 114 Paul Sellars Plastering

114

SHOPS/STORES Barnitts

WINDOW/DOOR REPAIRS 88, 89

DR Glazing

120

Stephen Reeve Upvc

119

Bishopgate Antiques

17

115

Chapman Butchers

2

Chris Myers Plumbing

114

Connollys Home Style

15

113

Foss Controls

117

Direct Tile & Stone

26

WINDOWS/DOORS/CONS

113

GPE Services

117

Fletchers Fabrics

27

D.G.M.S

23

113

HC Engineering

114

Jack Wolfskin

4

Eliments

10

Hurrells Plumbing

117

Londons of Heworth

51

Quickslide Windows

17

Luke Mitchell Plumbing

116

Mill Furniture

2

Yorkshire Windows

22

Power Heating

5

UPVC Maintenance Specialist

Minifigs & Bricks

66

Access All UPVC Repairs

York Community Furniture

20

Crystal Clear Home

11

3 120

TP Plumbing

117

LOCKS/SECURITY/ALARMS

Yorkshire Central Plumbing

116

Keep Safe

113

1A Rapid Response

116

SKIPS/WASTE REMOVAL

Lockfix Security

114

All Cisterns Go

116

Ebor Skip Hire

55

Mark Two Windows

Access All Locks

114

BPH Services

116

Wrights of Crockey Hill

61

Orion Windows

Afford a Lock

114

Colin Bell Plumbing

116

Acomb Waste Disposal

55

PVC Window Doctor

David Kaloczi Plumbing

116

D Boswell

62

Roundbrand Ltd

19

DJC Plumbing

117

Waste Disposal

61

Secondary Glazing

25

E Martin & Sons

115

Square Deals Ltd

3

Fensome Plumbing

117

SOLICITORS

Value Doors

4

Glen Plumbing & Electrics

115

Crombie Wilkinson

68

York Millenium Window Centre 12 York Trade Windows

LOFT CONVERSIONS Yorkshire loft Conversions

41

LOGS/FUEL

HANDYPEOPLE

Elite Roofing

8

Wallace Arnold Travel

Colin Hardgrave

LEAFLET DELIVERY GATES/RAILINGS

Public Transport

ROOFING 61

TRAVEL/HOLIDAYS

53

H2O plumbing and heating

117

Mitchell’s Solicitors

33

Nick Milner

47

Haxby Plumbing and heating

117

Coles Solicitors

17

JDL Electrical

115

Harland & Co Solicitors

The Log Man

60

Joe Dallin Gas Fitting

117

Harrowells

The Log Man

55

Ken Hamilton Plumber & Tiler 117

Hethertons Solicitors Ware & Kay

45, 61

Liam Gray Plumbing

116

MOTOR PARTS/SERVICES

Minster Plumbing & Heating

115

Birch Park Vehicle Test Centre 37

MW Plumbing & Tiling

117

DT Wellard

35

Nunthorpe Services

115

Hometune

37

Pipe solutions Plumbing

117

Ivinson Autos

37

Poppleton Plumbing

117

Ivinson Autos

1, 128

Radtek Heating

13 11, 19

39 120 13 120

9

WORKTOPS/KITCHENS Dales of Thirsk

44

31 7

SPORTS/CLUBS/ ACTIVITIES Long’s Black Belt Schools

69

3

U Pull It

36

S Williams Plumbing

117

ACM Motor services

35

Scurr Heating

116

Auto Services

36

Sleepsafe Gas

117

Automotive Solutions

37

Stopcocks UV Plumbing

117

Barkers Garage

35

T Whitelam Plumbing

117

Central Body Repairs

37

The Direct Boiler Co

7

Chips Away

37

The Gas Showroom

Dead or Alive Motorcycles

34

Tom Plumb

117

2

York Heating

51

FR Pulleyn

113

Inceil

Dry Logs Oakmoor Logs

18

Darren Mark Gray Upvc

2

Hammerton Specialist

37

HP Maintenance

35

POINTING

Leeman Road Auto

35

All Points

106

North Yorkshire Motors

35

Grove Property Repairs

106

Osbaldwick Motors

37

Paint X

36

PROPERTY SERVICES

Pigotts Auto Parts

34

Primea

107

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