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GETTING DIRTY BE A HERO... A DIRTY HERO This is your first chance to experience one of the finest obstacle courses Yorkshire has to offer. The brand new obstacle course run is set in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside of Coxwold, providing a whole host of testing terrain and stunning landscapes, designed to challenge your physical and mental capabilities. On 20th May you'll face fire, water, mud, ice and a whole lot more. Take on the five or ten mile course covered with 30 amazing obstacles, some of which are completely unique to this event, and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been seen anywhere before. Visit www.dirtyhero.co.uk

era, al on 13th-14th May. Also, sing along with the museum's wartime singers, and watch a historic aircraft flyby. yorkshireairmuseum.org

ARE YOU GAME? IF SO, GET TO PICKERING GAME & COUNTRY FAIR Whatever your age, experience, or background this event offers the opportunity to discover and learn about country sports and pursuits, all under the guidance of leading experts within their particular 'field.' Ha! Because country... Anyway, the UK Tractor Show will display some fine tractors, watch falconry in action, enjoy a dog agility course, try archery and air rifle shooting, check out the reptile display, and stuff yourself with fine food and

drink... all at Scampston Hall in Malton, 20th-21st May. Call 01751 200839.

THERE'S NO BUSINESS... ...LIKE THE HUBY & SUTTON SHOW-BUSINESS Taking place at the gorgeous Sutton Park, Sutton-on-the-Forest, the show is once again returning to offer a jam-packed day of family fun, animal antics, and general country coolness. 24th June is the date for diary, when the villages of Huby and Sutton-on-theForest will unite to host the 123rd agricultural show, just 15 minutes north of York. With approximately 250 competition classes including equine, cattle, sheep, goats, a variety of crafts, horticultural, home produce and many more, it will be a day to highlight and celebrate the best of life in the Yorkshire countryside. www.hubyandsuttonshow.org.uk

UP, UP AND AWAY! RAF ELVINGTON GOES TO WAR The definitive Bomber Command exhibition which explains in a dramatic and factual way the history, reasons and achievements of this world famous strike force. The life of a working WW2 airbase will be recreated by specialist reenactment groups, to display the sights, sounds, and smells of the 12

Book you place on the St. Leonard's Hospice Midnight Walk, this year open to both men and women. Taking place on 10th June, 9pm, from York College, will help raise funds for the hospice, while also being a tonne of fun. To register, visit www.stleonardshospice.org.uk

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ONGOING EVENTS UNTIL 5TH NOVEMBER DEMOLITION AND RESTORATION, Treasurers House. After the success of the display last year, we expand the story so you can delve deeper into the changes Frank Green made to the house and find out more about the lost houses of York. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ treasurershouseyork THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BENINGBROUGH: PEOPLE, PLACES AND PORTRAITS, Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens, Tuesday–Sunday, 10.30am–5pm. Uncover intriguing stories of prosperity, loss and reinvention spanning 300 years, from Victorian families to RAF crews. Visit www.nationaltrust.org. uk/beningbrough

UNTIL 6TH MAY DISH, Lotte Inch Gallery, WedSat 10am-6pm. An exhibition co-curated by Chef Tom Kerridge. Call 01904 848660.

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weather is warmer it's a lovely time to visit York's last surviving windmill, fully restored and making flour for sale. Visit www. holgatewindmill.org 1ST & 29TH

MAY 1ST MAY-28TH AUGUST SUTTON PARK GARDENS, Sutton Park, Sutton-on-the-Forest, 11am-5pm. Enjoy the gorgeous grounds and gardens of the stately hall, and also the house itself on a guided tour, 1st June-28th June. Call 01347 810249 1ST, 6TH-7TH, 20TH-21ST & 29TH OPEN DAYS, Holgate Windmill, 11am-4pm. Now that the

OPEN CABINETS, Treasurer’s House, 11am-4pm. Take a peek inside some of the most fragile pieces of furniture as as the house's team open up cabinets for the day. Call 01904 624247. 1ST COPMANTHORPE STREET FAIR, Copmanthorpe. The 27th annual fair will take place on Mayday, complete with the usual stalls and activities. Interested in taking a stall? Email copmanthorpemayday@hotmail. co.uk

UNTIL 7TH JUNE MILITARY MENAGERIE, York Army Museum. The new installation explores the unique and exciting stories of animals who have served with the British Army, from horses and dogs, to deer and monkeys. Visit www. yorkarmymuseum.co.uk HOLGATE WINDMILL 14

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your weekend In marvellous Maythis we have autumn Gibside the annualat plant sale, pottering in the potting shed Go crunching fallen leaves and discover a forest with thethrough conservation team teeming with wildlife and autumn colours, with walking routes for all ages and abilities. and a nature filled half-term. nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside Call 01904 472027 for details nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough When you visit, donate, volunteer or join the National Trust, your

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n THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON IN YORK SPORTS CARS IN THE PARK, Newby Hall. See more than 500 sports cars. There will also be a number of related stalls on the day, making it a fantastic day out for the whole family. Call 01423 322583.

TOM CHAPLIN 2ND THREE MILE WALK, meeting by Newton-on-Ouse Hall, 6pm. Walk to Benningbrough, with optional meal at the Blacksmith's Arms, with The River Foss Society. Call 01904 760894. OPEN DAY, Naburn Primary School, 9am-4pm. Find out about the school and everything it could offer to your little learner. Call 551075. 3RD SAVE A BABY'S LIFE, Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue, 3.30pm. Learn how to save a baby from choking with the Royal Lifesaving Society. Email linda. nelson2704@gmail.com 5TH ROBBIE WILLAMS TRIBUTE, Mecure York Fairfield Manor. A two-course dinner and a fantastically enjoyable musical tribute to Robbie Williams. To book, call 01904 521505. FIGHTING FLOODS WITH NATURE, meet at The Merchant

Adventurers’ Hall, 10.45am. Walk along the path of the December 2015 floods on the Foss to St Nicks Nature Reserve and mark the launch of a new phase of the charity's flood-reducing York Becks Project. To book, call 01904 411821. CHEESE & WINE EVENING, The Bar Convent, 7pm. Wine consultant Geoff Walker will be introducing a selection of high quality wines, their origins, and production methods. Call 01904 643238. 6TH CREATIVE MACHINE EMBROIDERY DAY, The Viking Loom, Wigginton Lodge. Experiment with layering in this useful and informative class. Call 01904 620587. 7TH STEVE CASSIDY IN CONCERT, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, 7.30pm. The songman is joined by St George's School Choir, Mike Hull, and several other performers. Call 01904 501935.

MARTIN TAYLOR & ALISON BURNS, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. Multiaward winning guitarist Martin Taylor and Scottish-Canadian jazz singer Alison Burns highlight the Grammy-award winning collaboration between Ella Fitzgerald and jazz guitarist Joe Pass. Call 01904 658338. 9TH WOMEN’S EMPLOYMENT IN BRITAIN OVER THE LAST FIFTY YEARS, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture by Dr Judith Glover, Emeritus Professor of Employment Studies, University of Roehampton. Hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 01904 656713. 12TH MAY-17TH JUNE THE MIND'S EYE, Lotte Inch Gallery. Paintings by Clive HicksJenkins and Sarah Raphael-Balme. Call 01904 848660. 12TH TOM CHAPLIN, York Barbican. Currently on an intimate sold out tour across the UK with his new album ‘The Wave’, Tom Chaplin is a powerful performer who has had the critics raving. Call 0844 8542757 DANESMEAD SCHOOL REUNION, South Bank Working Men's Club, 7pm. All ex teachers and ex pupils are invited to a fun

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n THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON IN YORK and relxed reunion. For further information call Denise Galloway on 07837 424062. 13TH-14TH SPRING PLANT SALE, Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens, 10.30am-5pm. Take a bit of Beningbrough home from the spring plant sale with many varieties propagated from the gardens. The garden team will also be happy to answer your green fingered questions. Call 01904 472027. RHODODENDRON WEEKEND, RHS Harlow Carr, Harrogate, 11am-4pm. The Harlow Carr Rhododendron, Camellia and Magnolia group will be on site all weekend offering advice and expertise. In addition to the indoor displays, pick up a garden map and enjoy a walk in the woodland. Call 0203 1765830. AGAINST THE ODDS, Yorkshire Air Museum. The definitive Bomber Command exhibition which explains in a dramatic and factual way the history, reasons

and achievements of this world famous strike force. The life of a working WW2 airbase will be recreated by specialist re-enactment groups, to display the sights, sounds, and smells of the era. Also, sing along with the museum's wartime singers, and watch a historic aircraft flyby. Visit www.yorkshireairmuseum.org 13TH FUND RAISING SALE DAY, Poppleton Methodist Church, 10am-4pm. Enjoy a fund raising day with plants, bric-a-brac, books, and cake stalls, as well as refreshments - including light lunches - served all day. Email cmboothman@btinternet.com 14TH VINTAGE RALLY, Burton Agnes Hall, 11am-4pm. The East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club will be showcasing their stunning collection of classic vehicles, all in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Call 01262 490324. ANTIQUE & COLLECTORS FAIR, Driffield Showground, 9am3.30pm. A great fair with dozens

of stalls and free parking. Call 01377 254768. SPRING FEST, Brunswick Organic Nursery, 11am-4pm. Go along to Brunswick for a great selection of locally grown bedding plants ready for the garden. Enjoy a bite to eat at the cafe, visit the craft workshops to see demonstrations, enjoy activities for the kids, and buy handmade arts and crafts. Call 701869 or visit www. brunswickyork.org.uk 16TH ANDY HAMILTON: CHANGE MANAGEMENT, Central Methodist Church. Award winning comedian and comedy writer, Andy Hamilton, is so highly in demand that he must return to the road once again with his sell-out show, Change Management. Andy will teach you how to cope with the changes we have seen and the changes yet to come. Contains mild peril. Call 01904 500600. CREATIVE HAND EMBROIDERY MORNING, The Viking Loom, Wigginton Lodge. Learn some embroidery skills from the experts. Call 01904 620587. 17TH BENEATH THE STAGE: EXCAVATIONS AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, Friend's Meeting House, 7.30pm. A talk by Ben Reeves, York Archaeological Trust, hosted by YAYAS. Visit www.yayas.org.uk 19TH

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PICKERING GAME AND COUNTRY FAIR Fringe run before the Fringe had even started, one of Scotland’s and Radio 4’s most beloved comedians is ready to rip through all preconceptions of her once and for all as she tours her newest show The Calman Before the Storm. Call 01904 500600. 20TH-21ST YORKSHIRE ANTIQUES & ART FAIR, Great Yorkshire Showground, 10am-5pm. More than 300 stalls of great quality, rare and beautiful items. Call 01274 588505. PICKERING GAME AND COUNTRY FAIR, Scampston Hall, Malton. Pickering Game & Country Fair Whatever your age, experience, or background this event offers the opportunity to discover and learn about country sports and pursuits, all under the guidance of leading experts within their particular 'field.' Ha! Because country... Anyway, the UK Tractor Show will display some fine tractors, watch falconry in action, enjoy a dog agility course, try archery and air rifle shooting, check out the reptile display, and stuff yourself

with fine food and drink... all at Scampston Hall in Malton. Call 01751 200839. BEHIND THE SCENES, North York Moors Railway, 9am-5pm. take a sneaky peek behind the scenes at the railway. This new event will showcase all the work that goes into keeping the wheels turning. See our steam crane in action at Grosmont, learn about the infrastructure and bridges at Goathland, and meet the archive team at Pickering to learn about the railway’s past 50 years in action. Visit www.nymr.co.uk

PLANTFEST, Askham Bryan College, 10am-3pm. Plant sales will be available throughout the day, with expert garden advice available from the knowledgable Horticultural Department. Call 01904 772277. 21ST SPRING GARDEN FAIR, Newby Hall. Full of rare and beautiful plants, the Spring Plant Fair attracts specialist growers from all over the north of England. Call 01423 322583. 23RD THE RIVER HULL LIVING LANDSCAPE, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture by Jon Traill, Living Landscapes Manager, Wolds & Holderness. Hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 01904 656713.

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DIRTY HERO, Newburgh Priory. This is your first chance to experience one of the finest obstacle courses Yorkshire has to offer. The brand new obstacle course run is set in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside of Coxwold, providing a whole host of testing terrain and stunning landscapes, designed to challenge your physical and mental capabilities. Face fire, water, mud, ice and a whole lot more. Take on the five or ten mile course covered with 30 amazing obstacles, some of which

WALK AND TALK, meeting on Foss Bridge by The Blue Bicycle, 6pm. Stroll around the Rowntree Walk area, discovering hidden areas where the Rowntree family made an impact. Organised by The River Foss Society. Call 01904 758510. 27TH MAY-4TH JUNE HALF-TERM PLAY WEEK, Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens, 10.30am–5pm. Grab a brand new explorer backpack for adventures a plenty to be had and a chance to tick off your ’50 things

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n THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON IN YORK to do before you’re 11 ¾ ‘ play list. Call 01904 472027. MAY HALF TERM, Harlow Carr, Harrogate. Discover all there is to know about slugs and bugs this half term, with crafts, stories and real life slugs and bugs throughout the week, plus outdoor workshops and a garden trail. Call 01423 565418. HALF TERM LABYRINTH, Mother Shipton's Cave, Knaresborough. Come and join the quest to complete the Labyrinth, where you will meet some strange characters. Make sure you don’t fall into the Bog of Eternal Stench! Visit www. mothershipton.co.uk 27TH-28TH ANTIQUES FAIR, Wetherby Racecourse. This great fair is set in the fabulous Bramham Hall Exhibition Centre and Millennium Grandstand with numerous outside pitches. Visit www. jaguarfairs.com/wetherby MALTON FOOD LOVERS FESTIVAL, Malton. Set across the streets of Yorkshire’s Food Capital, the festival is a celebration of the finest Yorkshire produce and cooking. The 2017 festival is set to be the biggest yet. Expect heaving stalls, delicious street food, talks, tastings, Levi Roots, Prue Leith and other celebrity chefs, and so much more. Visit www.maltonyorkshire. co.uk

endangered species through fun activities for all ages. Call 01904 411821.

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29TH MAY-4TH JUNE CHOCOLATE CHALLENGES, Goddards House and Garden, 10.30am-5pm (closed Tuesday). Want to work off a bit of steam in the school holidays? Try your hand at chocolate challenges – build a chocolate box in the fastest time, get the highest score at bagatelle, try the blindfold taste test, or try your hand at tennis or 1930s exercises in the gardens. Call 01904 771930. 31ST CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY DAY, Best Western Monkbar Hotel, 10.30am-3.30pm. A fun day filled with activities for kids, organised by York Mumbler. Visit www.york. mumbler.co.uk LOCAL FOOD - PAST & PRESENT, meet at The Walnut Tree, Heworth, 6pm. Saddle up for a short cycle ride exploring the theme of local food and ending with a shared dinner at St Nicks Environment Centre. To book, call 01904 411821.

1ST FREE VALUATION DAY, The Bar Convent, 11am-3pm. The auctioneers of Tennants will be there to appraise your antiques, collectables, and jewellery. Call 01423 531661. 3RD 50TH ANNIVERSARY, North York Moors Railway. This year the railway celebrates 50 years since formation and to set the wheels in motion for this anniversary year, they will be giving away an anniversary gift for passengers that travel along the line. Find out more at www.nymr.co.uk 8TH AP MCCOY, Mecure York, Fairfield Manor. Sir AP McCoy OBE talks about his career as the world's greatest jump jockey. Call 01904 521505. 9TH THE ABBA PARTY GIRLS, Mecure York, Fairfield Manor. Enjoy a delicious two-course dinner while partying with the best ABBA girls in town. Call 01904 521505.

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MIDNIGHT WALK 2017, starting from York College, 9pm. Claim the streets in the name of St Leonards Hospice. This year the event is open to all - men, women, and children, so get your team together and paint the town neon! Ready, set, GLOW for St Leonard's! Starting from York College, the route is a 6.5 mile circular route taking you across the Knavesmire, along the river Ouse and directly to the sights and sounds of York City Centre. A team of friendly marshals will be on hand along the way to ensure everyone is safe and having a great time. Visit www.stleonardshospice. org.uk

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15TH-18TH WILLOWMAN FESTIVAL, Knayton, Thirsk. The Willowman Festival is a family friendly camping weekend with a eclectic mix of punk, ska, reggae, acoustic, electro, pop and rock music. As well as great tunes, the party atmosphere will extend to other attractions and also lots of great food and drink. Visit www. WILLOWMAN FESTIVAL

YORKSHIRE POST MOTOR SHOW AND CLASSIC CAR RALLY, Castle Howard. The motor show returns to Castle Howard and the North Lawn is the perfect backdrop for the hundreds of classic cars, vintage vehicles and modern motors. A programme of family entertainment and showcases takes place in the display arena on the South Event Field. Visit www. castlehoward.co.uk 23RD-24TH FOREST LIVE! Dalby Forest. Every summer, open spaces within the UK's forests are transformed into fantastic concert arenas. You can experience the unique atmosphere of these concerts at one of the stunning forest venues, and the closest to us, Dalby Forest, has to be one of the best. This year you can expect huge live concerts from Rick Astley (23rd June) and Elbow (24th June), as well as all the usual great food and drink on offer. Over Forest Live’s

16 year history, more than 1.5 million music fans have attended the concerts and money raised has contributed to a wide range of projects. Visit www.forestry.gov. uk/dalbyforest 24TH HUBY & SUTTON SHOW, Sutton Park, Sutton-on-the-Forest. The show is once again returning to offer a jam-packed day of family fun, animal antics, and general country coolness. 24th June is the date for diary, when the villages of Huby and Sutton-on-theForest will unite to host the 123rd agricultural show, just 15 minutes north of York. With approximately 250 competition classes including equine, cattle, sheep, goats, a variety of crafts, horticultural, home produce and many more, it will be a day to highlight and celebrate the best of life in the Yorkshire countryside. Visit www. hubyandsuttonshow.org.uk

EVERY DAY JORVIK VIKING CENTRE REOPENS, Coppergate. The world-famous attraction has reopened after a multi-million pound re-imagining following the devastating flooding in 2015. Enjoy a new ride experience with the sights, sounds and, of course, smells, of the Viking-Age. There is updated historical interpretation, showcasing the cultural ‘melting pot’ of 10th-century York, and the latest cutting edge technology bringing the Viking period to life. Visit www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk

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LAGOON OF LIGHT LAGOON OF LIGHT, The Deep, Hull. See the new look Lagoon of Light following a £500,000 refurbishment. Home to an array of eye-catching new species, colourful tropical fish, and the juvenile Zebra sharks who were born and bred at The Deep. Get up close in Touchpool sessions with smaller creatures such as Hermit crabs, Velvet Swimmer crabs, and starfish at half past the hour throughout the day. Visit www.thedeep.co.uk THE VIKINGS, York Dungeon. Battle and terrible tortures await you as the Vikings capture the city. Bearded, bold, and built like brick houses, they will take no prisoners in their quest to conquer York! Gulp. As you journey through The Dungeon, the performers will treat you to a very close encounter with Snore Short Sword, the Viking master weapon maker. Visit www.thedungeons. com/york SECRECY AND SPIES, The Bar Convent. This state-of-the-art exhibition will inspire you with the story of the Bar Convent. Discover three hundred years of history and the remarkable people 28

who have shaped it. Meet the radical Yorkshire nun and pioneer Mary Ward, whose devotion to her cause took her on foot across the Alps - twice. Visit www.barconvent.org.uk 1914: WHEN THE WORLD CHANGED FOREVER, York Castle Museum. The terror of total war and its revolutionary impact on life around the world is explored in this major exhibition on the First World War. It tells the fascinating and often moving stories of the Yorkshire people who were affected. Visit www. yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk YORKWALK, from Museum Gardens Gates, daily at 10.30am and 2.15pm. Entertaining historical walks taking place every day, as well as specialist tours such as Richard III and Jewish Heritage. Visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk or call 01904 622303. 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.

CHOCOLATE AND THE PEOPLE OF YORK, York’s Chocolate Story, 10am-6pm. A brand new exhibition explores the contribution the people of York have made to the cities great chocolate industry. From the thousands of factory workers who manned the production lines, to the founding fathers, whose inventiveness and dedication created world famous brands still produced in the city. Visit www. yorkschocolatestory.com YORK GOLF RANGE, Towthorpe Moor Lane, near Strensall. Set in beautiful countryside, York Golf Range features a whole host of fun activities, including a floodlit driving range, a nine-hole golf course, crazy golf and even foot golf – a great combination of soccer and golf. Visit www.yorkgolfrange. co.uk or call 01904 499275. BALLOON TREE FARM SHOP, Gate Helmsley. A great day out for all the family! Dine in the cafe, pick your own fruit and veg, feed the animals, have fun in the enlarged children's play area, or simply relax in the landscaped cafe garden. NEW FOR MAY: Superfresh Yorkshire Asparagus. Visit www. theballoontree.co.uk THE WAGON PLAYS, Barley Hall. Young visitors to the hall are invited to stage their own versions of the York Mystery Plays with a

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n THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON IN YORK recreation of the Wagon Plays. Visit www.barleyhall.co.uk or call 01904 615505. FREE PUBLIC LECTURES, University of York. Throughout the year the University hosts hundreds of free lectures on a variety of subjects. Visit www.york.ac.uk/ events SHAPING THE BODY, York Castle Museum. An iron corset, crotchless pantaloons from the time of Jane Austen, bum rolls, and a killer dress are a few of the items that will feature in this major new exhibition. Visit www. yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk BOROUGHBRIDGE MARINER, Boroughbridge. Hire a boat for a few hours, or even buy one for good. Call 01423 323400.

REGULAR EVENTS THROUGHOUT EACH WEEK CRAFTING CLASSES, The Viking Loom, Wigginton Lodge. Classes and workshops taking place several times a week, from quilt making to machine embroidery. Call 01904 620587. EVERY TUESDAY QUIZ NIGHT, Huntington Sports Club, 8.30pm. Call 01904 769138. EVERY WEDNESDAY ECO-CRAFTERS CLUB, St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, 1-3pm. Join a friendly bunch for crafts and a 30

natter. The club has three sewing machines and materials for use by members. Call 01904 411821. 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 01904 633276. THE GHOST BUS TOURS, Departing from York Railway Station bus stop RE daily at 7.30pm & additional weekend tours. The unique comedy horror show takes you around the darker side of York on board a classic 1960s Routemaster. Call 0844 5678666. LIVE MUSIC, The Golden Fleece, Pavement. A different band or artist every night. Call 01904 625171. EVERY WEEKEND LIVE MUSIC, Acorn Sports and Social Club, Dringhouses. Great live acts playing every weekend. Call 01904 330351.

1ST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH COFFEE MORNING, Huntington Library, Garth Road, Huntington, 1am-12noon. The Friends of Huntington Library welcome all for a drink and a chat. Email friendsofhuntingtonlibrary@ gmail.com 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH THE WI ACOMB BRANCH, Acomb Methodist, 7.30pm. Enjoy guest speakers and great company. 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH YORK IVC, Thomas’s of York, 6.30pm. A member-run social club with food and drink. Visit www.yorkivc.club YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN'S ASSOCIATION, Hunmanby Community Centre, 2pm. Speakers cover a wide variety of subjects and the group holds informal meetings. Call 01273 892672.

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n THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON IN YORK YORK CARERS COFFEE MORNING, Spurriergate Centre, 10am-12noon. Have a cuppa, enjoy a chin wag. Call 629393. 2ND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH RYEDALE JAZZ CLUB, Beansheaf Hotel , Pickering, 8-10.30pm. A traditional Jazz session with a well-established band. Call 01653 668614. 2ND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH SUPPORT MEETING, Wigginton Recreation Hall, 7pm. Parkinson’s UK York branch meet every month for talks, fun, and the occasional quiz. Call 0844 2253634.

3RD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH YORK AND DISTRICT GUILD OF WEAVERS, Spinners and Dyers, Yorkshire Farming Museum, Murton. Visit www. yorks-guild-wsd.org.uk or call 01904 784274. EVERY SUNDAY GIANT CAR BOOT SALE, Home Farm, Wigginton, 7am1pm (starts from 23rd April). One of the best-known car boot sales in York. Call 768463. 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY AFTERNOON TEA, The Grand Hotel & Spa. Scrumptious treats filled with wonder and invention

will capture your imagination, inspired by Roald Dahl’s children’s classic. Call 01904 380038. LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH ART IN THE MARKET, Shambles Market. Bringing art into the heart of the city. Local professional artists and makers present their work, as well as free children’s art activities, and live music.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE NATIONAL TRUST IN YORK 250 YEARS OF TERRY’S: FROM CHEMISTS TO CHOCOLATIERS, Wednesday-Sunday, 10.30am-5pm. From its origins as a small shop in the city started in 1767, new displays throughout the house chart the highs and lows of the Terry’s of York chocolate business, which went on to create one of the world’s most iconic chocolate brands.

BENINGBROUGH HALL & GARDENS Call 01904 472027

days where you can go on a barefoot walk, hunt for bugs, plant it, grow it, eat it, discover what lives in a pond and build a raft.

13TH-14TH MAY SPRING PLANT SALE, 10.30am5pm. Take a bit of Beningbrough home from the annual spring plant sale with many varieties from the gardens. The garden team will be on hand to answer your questions, and check out the refreshed outdoor shop.

GODDARDS HOUSE AND GARDEN, Tadcaster Road Call 01904 771930

TREASURER’S HOUSE Call 01904 624247 UNTIL 5TH NOVEMBER DEMOLITION AND RESTORATION, 11am– 4pm. Uncover the history of the house you see today and the changes one man made to suit his taste and house his collection. Alongside this, find out more about the fate of some of the lost houses of Yorkshire. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/york

UNTIL 5TH NOVEMBER 23RD-24TH MAY CONSERVATION IN ACTION: POTTERING IN THE POTTING SHED. Step into the potting shed with the conservation team as they check the condition of the the historic tools on display. 27TH MAY-4TH JUNE HALF-TERM PLAY WEEK, 10.30am-5pm. Grab a brand new explorer backpack for adventures and tick off your ’50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ ‘ play list. There are sessions running on selected 34

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Feeling confident about recently made (big) decisions, you’ll now be content to go with the flow for a while, waiting for brighter and better times ahead. You have thrown a brick in the pond, and now it’s a case of seeing where the ripples may take you. Boring periods on the work scene, but reassuring vibes in all affairs of the heart.

Taurus

... STAR SIGN OF THE MONTH Birthday celebrations bring parties and surprises, but there is a dark mood touching those folk who are not at all happy about being another year older. You’ll chaff with frustration when officialdom and red tape get in the way of you doing what you want to do, and feeling trapped will bring out your rebellious streak. What the good Lord (and the British Government) gives 36

with one hand, it takes back with the other! Arguments with partners on how money should be spent should be avoided like the plague!

The 4th, 5th, and 6th are days in which you must fight to remain positive, and there are some favourable travel aspects in the wind at this time. The 17th, 18th, and 19th bring some distraction in the form of an unexpected reunion with someone you haven’t seen for years, which indirectly will influence future business plans. Some changing job routines during the next few months seem rather inevitable, and who you know will be as important as what you can do.

Gemini

Looks like being a very busy and eventful month in which you’ll be doing impressions of the proverbial blue tailed fly. Other people look to you to make the decisions and take the lead,

and you’ll be happy to oblige! The 15th through to the 22nd or 23rd sees you putting one particular plan or idea into action that you’ve been nurturing for ages!

Cancer

Could be some good news about pregnancies or births, and a new emotional energy abounds, enabling you to patch up old fights, feuds and quarrels. Career aspects sluggish until the 13th or 14th, but then some added momentum takes hold to speed things up. Perhaps some extra effort needed on the job scene, but you should enjoy the rewards.

Leo

May is likely to be a slog for gentlemen of the sign; one door closes while another opens, but you’ll not be enthusiastic about that opening door! Some effort required to make other

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Virgo Like some of your other Earth Sign cousins, there are likely to be contentious arguments about money. You could just shut up, and let someone else make all the decisions, but as those decisions affect you, you really do need to make your voice heard and opinions known. Get negative thoughts out into the open rather than letting them fester.

Libra

In very rough terms, week one is potentially a very sexy and romantic one, weeks two and three are boring, boring, boring, while week four sees a lot of excitement in the air in connection with jobs, careers and anything to do with hard cash. Sure, there may be some frustration between the 8th and the 21st but what happens elsewhere makes up for it by a mile.

Scorpio Contact with people and places overseas are coincidental to a mood of domestic restlessness, and thus, property deals may well find their way on to your agenda. I’d expect transport difficulties between the 12th and 18th and motor car maintenance may become an issue. Social activity with like-minded members of your own sex creates a boost at month’s end.

Sagittarius Twitchy irritations concerning family money and how it should be spent. Whatever you think, keep your thoughts to yourself, at least for the time being. Very good news in the wind for parents concerning the achievements of their children, and if there have been some red tapey sort of problems, this is the month when they all get sorted out.

Capricorn Extra financial stability should now enable you to get on with a few things you’ve wanted to do

for ages. Do not look to other people to give you their advice – they will if you ask, but you have to ask first, and you might not like all that you hear. You’ve had your share of dark clouds, but here is the silver lining.

Aquarius

Something which has been a burden of responsibility for a long time, is now lifted from your shoulders, enabling you to enjoy a brighter mood of freedom and flexibility. Legal dealings are clearly to your advantage, and you will be in receipt of money that is owed to you. Exercise some financial caution when trying to help younger people in the family

Pisces

There are some welcome emotional energies coalescing around you, but to capitalise upon what is on offer, you must be prepared to put certain elements of your past behind you, and take a bit of a risk. Faint heart never won fair lady – or fair feller – and when you are given wonderful opportunities on the 2nd, the 11th and 22nd, grab with both hands.

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WHAT COUNTRY, FRIEND, IS THIS? (9TH MAY) York Associate Schools Festival explores the themes of migration, separation and identity in extracts from Shakespeare's shipwreck trilogy: The Tempest, Twelfth Night and The Comedy of Errors.

The second festival features a vibrant range of productions and reinterpretations of Shakespeare from around the world. Alongside two compelling productions on the York Theatre Royal main stage, the Studio also plays host to internationally acclaimed theatre which explores some of the characters and questions thrown up by Shakespeare's writing.

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BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET (12TH-13TH MAY) Birmingham Royal Ballet presents a sparkling triple bill that highlights the diversity of classical ballet with live music from the acclaimed Royal Ballet Sinfonia; from traditional English whimsy, to the intensity of the tango and a burst of comic frivolity.

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(31ST MAY-3RD JUNE) Thrillingly adapted for the stage by Clive Francis, this uproarious farce is filleted to perfection from Graham Greene’s hilarious, subversive and ever popular novel.

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE Visit www.jrtheatre.co.uk

SUMMER SHOWDOWN (12TH MAY) A show filled with different styles of dance as well as guest

performances, from York St John Dance.

FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL (13TH MAY) Enjoy an evening of Gilbert & Sullivan, featuring favourites from The Mikado, The Gondoliers, Patience, and The Yeoman of The Guard. Performed by Jorvik Gilbert & Sullivan Company.

LEGALLY BLONDE - THE MUSICAL (19TH-20TH MAY) Enjoy an energetic and lively performance of how Elle battles her way in life to discover who she is; breaking all the stereotypes and proving that anything is possible.

ALAN BENNETT'S 'TALKING HEADS' (9TH-10TH JUNE) Rowntree Players return to Alan Bennett’s darkly comical and reflective monologues with three new takes on three classic monologues.

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sound tracks from some of the coolest and Iconic movies of all time.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE To book: 0844 8713024.

FOOTLOOSE (2ND-6TH MAY) Kick off your Sunday shoes and cut loose as the explosive rock ‘n' roll musical sensation Footloose bursts onto the stage in a remastered show sure to get your toes tapping.

STAND UP, STAND UP (18TH-20TH MAY) A struggling comedian meets a frustrated bailiff with a secret show business dream.

STEVE CASSIDY IN CONCERT (7TH JUNE) The songman is joined by St George's School Choir, Mike Hull, and several other performers. Call 01904 501935.

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REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY (20TH MAY) Acclaimed stars of the West End stage, the Reduced Shakespeare Company, are back with another barnstormingly irreverent and breathtakingly hilarious celebration of our cultural heritage – as seen through the eyes of three Americans wearing trainers.

STUFF (31ST MAY) A journey through the fragility, hilarity and awkwardness that love can sometimes entail.

Jane Eyre (22ND-27TH MAY) This innovative re-imagining of Charlotte Brontë's masterpiece is a collaboration between the National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic and is directed by Sally Cookson.

STEVE STEINMAN'S ICONIC THE SHOW (19TH MAY) The creative force behind the hugely successful Vampires Rock, Steve Steinman’s all new hit show delivers the best of the best

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HOME (12TH MAY) A tale of unexpected friendship immerses audiences with

GRIMM'S TALES (2ND-3RD JUNE) A group D of E explorers find themselves in the middle of nowhere with only stories to keep them company.

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Courgette & Asparagus Risotto It may be available all year round but right now It’s prime asparagus season and we’re determined to make the most of it. P.s this recipe is gluten free, enjoy! SERVES 6

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil •450 g medium courgettes, thinly sliced • 400g fresh asparagus spears, tough stalks removed, cut 2.5 cm lengths • 1 medium onion, finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 1.2 litres chicken or vegetable stock • 400g risotto rice (Arborio or Carnaroli) • Zest and juice of 1 lemon • 1 tbsp finely sliced mint • 1 tbsp finely sliced basil • 50 g pine nuts, toasted • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • Finely grated Parmesan, to serve

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a large

frying pan and quickly sauté the courgettes, seasoned with salt and pepper, until just tender. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon. If needed, add another 1–2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan, and sauté the asparagus until just tender. Add to the sautéed courgette and set aside.

2. Put the onion in the same pan, season with salt and pepper, and gently fry until it is soft but not coloured. Add the chopped garlic

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and fry for a further 30 seconds.

3. Meanwhile, heat the stock to a

simmer in a separate, large pan and turn the heat to low.

4. Stir the rice into the onion

mixture over a low heat until all the grains are coated and the rice becomes shiny and translucent.

5. Start to add the simmering

stock, a ladleful at a time. Allow each ladle of stock to be absorbed before adding the next. Once all the stock has been added (this will

take 20–30 minutes), test the rice. It should be tender with bite.

6. Stir in the lemon zest and juice,

followed by the mint, basil and pine nuts.

7. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed, then stir the sautéed courgette and asparagus into the rice.

8. To serve, spoon into warm

bowls and serve with freshly grated Parmesan.

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