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Music & Lights at Fountains Abbey Weekends 28 Nov - 27 Dec (excluding Sun 6 & Sat 26 Dec)

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although we often joke about how York is where all holidays and traditions started (you know, like when we revealed that the Easter bunny was actually Judi dench’s dad), in November we can do so without our tongues in our cheeks. That is because guy Fawkes, he of gunpowder plot infamy, was a local lad. raised on the mean streets of 16th century York, guido (as he was actually called) was born here, went to school here, and presumably got pretty miffed off with the king here.

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if you’ve come to our fair city to celebrate 5th November in style, to attend one of the many local bonfires and firework displays, mind how you go. Like like guy’s attempts to blow up the houses of parliament, we like to do things big; big fires, big parties, and even bigger bangs. if you were planning on getting any sleep before 11pm, 3rd-6th November, you might have to try one of the other cities in the area. or France. it’s lovely this time of... ha, sorry couldn’t finish that sentence without shaking from laughter.

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but once the bonfire ashes have been cleared, and the last catherine wheel has spun, what will you do? certainly don’t go home, as there is almost an entire month of fun to be had here in York. The aesthetica Short Film Festival will provide some interesting viewing, while the Living North christmas Fayre will inspire your own festive preparations.

Speaking of which, we’ll be well and truly gearing up for christmas this month, and the city will absolutely sparkle with decorations, early morning frost, and the rubbed-off body glitter of visiting geordie hen parties. whatever you’re up to, keep us handy, and have great month!

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Christmas Carol Family Service Thursday 10 December 2015 7.30pm at York Minster Everyone is welcome to come along to this fun, celebratory event for all the family, delivered by Revd Annie Rowley and with music by York St John students and staff.

For full details and booking information for all our events please visit www.yorksj.ac.uk/events, E: events@yorksj.ac.uk or T: 01904 876654

Vivien Leigh: Public Faces, Private Lives

Bringing together eminent academics, high-profile speakers, students and thelocal community for a series of free lectures and events at York St John University.

For full details of our free events and lectures and to book your ticket, please visit www.yorksj.ac.uk/goyork

19 September – 20 December 2015 Treasurer’s House, York See website for opening days and times, pre-booking advisable via www.nationaltrust.org.uk/treasurershouse 01904 624247

Exhibition organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London Portrait of Vivien Leigh by Sasha, 1935 © Victoria and Albert Museum, London National Trust is an independent registered charity, number 205846

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events diary EVERY DAY SHAMBLES MARKET, 9am5pm. Over 100 stalls where you will find locally sourced awardwinning produce, sustainable fresh fish and Yorkshire crafts and gifts. There’s a fantastic kiosk serving hot, fresh food, and an outdoor seating area with WiFi. Visit www.york.gov.uk or call 01904 551355.

1914: WHEN THE WORLD CHANGED FOREVER, York Castle Museum. The terror of total war and its revolutionary impact on life around the world is explored in this major 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.org or call 0844 9390011.

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

There are daily cruises from February to November, as well as early evening and night-time floodlit cruises. Call 01904 628324.

GHASTLY SHOWS, York Dungeon. See the effects of tyrant King Henry VIII becoming head of the church and filling the crown’s coffers, and meet the redundant washer servant of St Mary’s Abbey who has now become a filthy peasant and is fighting for survival… Visit www. thedungeons.com/York WWI: A TASTE OF HOME, York Chocolate’s Story, 10am-6pm. An exhibition commemorating the centenary of World War One. Showcasing previously unseen artefacts and letters, which provide a fascinating and unique perspective on the conflict. Visit www. yorkschocolatestory.com BALLOON TREE FARM SHOP, Gate Helmsley. A great day out for all the family. Get set for Christmas with everything you need for perfect festive feast.

Also, feed the animals, have fun in the children’s play area, or simply relax in the landscaped cafe garden. Visit www. theballoontree.co.uk

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POWER & GLORY: YORK IN THE TIME OF HENRY VIII, Barley Hall, 10am-4pm. Discover the archaeology, first-hand accounts of life in the city and the effects that this greatest of Tudor monarchs had on life in York during his 38-year reign.

Visit www.barleyhall.co.uk or call 01904 615505.

SECRECY AND SPIES, The Bar Convent. A brand new exhibition comes to the convent on Blossom Street, detailing the fascinating history and heritage of the site. Visit www.bar-convent. org.uk EVERY MONDAY SELBY MARKET, Selby. A great market in the middle of the colourful little town. The market will also host a farmers market on the 21st and a Christmas market on the 28th November. Call 07808 768186.

EVERY WEDNESDAY ECO-CRAFTERS CLUB, St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, 1-3pm. Join a friendly bunch for crafts and a 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.

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n The comprehensive guide to what’s on in York THE GHOST BUS TOURS, departing Railway Station, stop RE, 7.30 & 9pm. A tour that combines comedy and horror in a thrilling journey around the darker side of York, on board a classic 1960s bus. Call 0844 5677666.

2nd SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY AFTERNNON 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.

ONGOING UNTIL 17th JANUARY THE BLOODAXE CHALLENGE 2015, Explore York Libraries.

Explore York Libraries and Archives and Jorvik Viking Centre challenge you to read four books on a history theme. For each book you read you will get a sticker of King Cnut or his family.

Complete the challenge to win a free ticket to the Jorvik Viking Centre and to be entered into a draw to meet an author on 17th February 2016. Visit www. exploreyork.org.uk UNTIL 20th DECEMBER PUBLIC FACES, PRIVATE LIVES, The Treasurer’s House.

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juxtaposition of the Hollywood persona and home life of one of Britain’s first international film stars and draws on never before seen material including photographs, letters, costumes, sketches, and annotated scripts.

Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ treasurershouse or call 01904 624247.

UNTIL 29th NOVEMBER FOLLY! Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, 10am-5pm.

Seek out the follies in the water garden. These whimsical buildings will be transformed from their original use by some of the country’s most inventive artists and designers. Great secrets lie within, inspired by the history of the garden and the opulence of the eighteenth century. Call 01765 643164.

UNTIL 1st NOVEMBER ROYALS: THEN AND NOW, Beningbrough Hall, 11am5pm (Tues-Sun). Enjoy a new collection of royal portraits by Bryan Organ, Chris Levine, David Bailey and Jason Bell as Beningbrough Hall is transformed for a second year of propertywide portrait displays. The exhibition returns for a final year with other internationally important contemporary works

by John Wonnacott and Andy Warhol. Visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/beningbrough

UNTIL 1st NOVEMBER A RIGHT ROYAL YORKSHIRE OCCASION, Beningbrough Hall, Tuesday-Sunday. A brand new short film, showing some of Yorkshire’s finest royal footage skilfully woven together by Yorkshire Film Archive, is being screened in the Beningbrough Hall ‘Picture House’. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough UNTIL 1st NOVEMBER DESIGNS OF DISTINCTION, Goddard’s, Tadcaster Road, Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm.

Enjoy displays of chocolate boxes from different periods – from the iconic 1767 to the last chocolate orange made in York… all in the former home of the Terry family.

Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ goddards PUMPKIN FESTIVAL, Piglets Adventure Farm Park, 10am5.30pm. There will be a whopping 10,000 pumpkins to choose from, as well as trailer rides to the pumpkin patch to pick your own. You can carve a pumpkin, join the fancy dress parade, ride the barrel train, and visit the creepy cottage. Also, fire the corn cannon, launch the pumpkin slingshot and enjoy all the usual delights of life on the farm.

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n The comprehensive guide to what’s on in York HOME OF HALLOWEEN: BODY SNATCHERS, York Dungeon. Something sinister is lurking and you may not live to tell your tale. A gang of body snatchers roam the area looking for a “fresh corpse”….Dare you walk alone in Walmgate cemetery on All Hallows Eve? Join the body snatchers this Halloween as The York Dungeon celebrates Halloween. The new hair-raising show will see one of the most intimidating, darkest, characters ever introduced. John Hodgson, the local body snatcher is morbid, cruel and gruesome has no remorse for digging up the dead!

Visit www.thedungeons.com/ york/en SPOOKY WOODLAND TRAIL, Burton Agnes Hall. Follow clues hidden amongst dramatic and creative woodland scenes – a wonderful way to celebrate Halloween. Intrepid visitors will be greeted by Beryl Burton, the Elizabethan house’s resident witch, who will be busy creating her potions in the Great Hall, before following a creepy, eerie hunt amongst dramatic and creative Halloween scenes. Try not to let the creaking trees and rustling bushes scare you whilst searching, and if you see the resident ghost, Ann, be sure to say hello! Once the puzzle has been solved, a treat awaits in the Gift Shop. Call 01262 490324.

HALLOWEEN HALF TERM, Beningbrough Hall, 11am-5pm (closed on Monday). Take part in the spooky sound trail, listen to terrifying tales on Halloween, guess the weight of the pumpkin and decorate a Halloween lantern. Daily programme varies, see website for detail. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough SAGAS, MYTHS & LEGENDS, The Royal Armouries, Leeds.

Gather round this half term and listen as the storytellers recount the exploits of brave warriors in epic battles, often pitted against terrifying monsters or plagued by terrible curses. Discover Greek myths, Viking legends and AngloSaxon epic poems at the daily storytelling sessions. Get your hands on some related arms and armour, plus have a go at warrior combat skills. There will also be craft activities and film screenings.

Visit www.royalarmouries.org

HALF TERM PUMPKIN CARVING, Castle Howard.

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carving and creepy crafts by the lakeside adventure playground daily. Visit www.castlehoward. co.uk HALLOWEEN AT YORK MAZE, York maze, Elvington.

Which will you choose… York maze by day or by night? By day there’s pumpkin carving and a haunted maze, as well as a spooky ghostmania ride and phantomime. Also, visit Kernel Kernel’s Haunted House of Cornfusion or get a makeover in the spooky salon then take a break at the Kernel’s Coffee Shop or Yorkshire Dragon BBQ. While by night… HALLOSCREAM! A live scare event, with five separate haunted attractions for visitors to brave, and a wide range of food and drink on offer within the site. Hallowscream is based on a farm where a terrible tragedy occurred back in 1873, and the restless souls who died on that night return each Halloween to torment those who dare to visit!

Visit www.yorkmaze.com SHOCK-OLATE, York’s Chocolate Story. Visitors to the attraction can try their luck by spinning the ‘Shock-olate wheel of fortune’ to receive either a yummy tasty treat or a ghastly rotten trick chocolate! Anyone wanting to take the mischiefmaking home is welcome to do so as the shock-olates will also be available for purchase in the shop.

Visit www.yorkschocolatestory. com

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n The comprehensive guide to what’s on in York YORK ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION, The De Grey rooms, 10am-5pm (3pm on 1st). View and purchase the society’s work, in this their 202nd exhibition. Visit www. yorkartsociety.blogspot.com YORE VALLEY ARTISTS ART EXHIBITION, York Medical Society Rooms, 23 Stonegate.

View and purchase high quality original works of art in traditional, figurative and more contemporary styles. Visit www. yorevalleyartists.com

FRIGHTWATER VALLEY, Lightwater Valley. All manner of creepy ghouls and beasties lurk within the theme park, so make sure you tread scarefully! You can choose from and experience a whole host of Mini, Mega and Ultimate scares but remember... the darker the night, the scarier the fright! Enjoy Monster Puppet Shows, explore the Cabin in the Woods, and visit the Eagles Creep Farm. Visit www. lightwatervalley.co.uk WITCHES & WIZARDS WEEK, North York Moors Railway.

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and have a ghoulish time. Visit www.nymr.co.uk 31st OCTOBER CAR WASH COFFEE MORNING, Haxby Methodist Church Hall, 10am-12noon. Get your car washed and enjoy some tasty treats, all in aid of Flying Ducks Youth Theatre.

Email publicity.flyingducks@ hotmail.com KABOOM! Castle Howard.

Kaboom is famous for having the very best firework display in the area, and in fact Kaboom is recognised as one of the top 10 displays in the UK by Visit England. There will be pumpkin carving and spooky storytelling in the woods and all of this will be complimented with a specially commissioned light show to present the famous stately home in a wash of brilliant colours and projections as part of the Illuminating York Festival.

Visit www.kaboomyork.com NOVEMBER THROUGHOUT THE MONTH COACH TOURS. Acklams Coaches have a whole host of coach tours available this month, from a five-day trip to Torquay, to a festive trip to Chester. All the trips involve door-to-door pick up, luxury coach travel, food, bed & breakfast, and entry fees to special attractions. Find out more at www.acklamscoaches.co.uk or call 01904 626050.

CRAFT CLASSES, The Viking Loom, Petergate. The craft shop offers many one-day courses and ‘Crafternoon tea’. Call 620587.

1st & 29th YORK DOES VINTAGE, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, 11am 4.30pm. The perfect escape on a dreary winters day! Get toasty at this fun and vibrant vintage fair. Live music, dancing, crafty happenings, and vintage stalls galore. Visit www.britaindoesvintage.co.uk 1st FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE, York Barbican, 7pm. Since its inception in 1991 the York Festival of Remembrance has raised over £125,000 for the Poppy Appeal, which supports the work of The Royal British Legion. This year the rousing concert will feature the Royal Signals (Northern) Band, solo pianist Patricia Hammond, the Backorth Male Voice Choir, and many other artists. Expect yet more wonderful performances and music. Call 0844 8542757 2nd, 6th & 7th GUY FAWKES TRAIL, meet at Museum Gardens gates, 7.30pm (10.30am on 31st Oct). Join Yorkwalk to explore the (several!) birthplaces and haunts of one of York’s most infamous sons - Guy Fawkes. Call 01904 622303.

3rd-29th SAND & WATER, Blossom Street Gallery and Framing. An exhibition of atmospheric paintings by Lesley Birch inspired by poetry and the landscape. Call 01904 623191.

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n The comprehensive guide to what’s on in York Fireworks Spectacular. Held every year on 5th November there will be fireshows, the explosive lighting of York’s biggest bonfire, food stalls, live music, sideshows and of course the most amazing fireworks show chorographed to music.

3rd FURTHER EDUCATION OPEN EVENINGS, York College, 6-8.30pm. Meet the tutors, students and find out about York College’s A Level courses, Vocational programmes and Apprenticeship opportunities.

To seal the deal there are free refreshments and there’s no need to book, just turn up. Visit www. yorkcollege.ac.uk

across York. The festival transforms the city’s most iconic locations through cinema, inviting audiences to create their own unique viewing experience. Calling upon the talents of both established and emerging filmmakers, ASFF proudly champions and supports independent film from across the world. The festival celebrates past winners in carefully curated 5th Anniversary screenings, as well as outstanding film in the French language. It also plays host to a special showing of Simon Armitage’s and Richard Heslop’s film The Raft and reunites with Creative England for a selection iShorts films. For full listings visit www.asff.co.uk

4th-6th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 27th, & 28th CLASSICAL CONCERTS, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 7.30pm. York Concerts present a month filled with classical performances, including Paradise Moscow, Madness and Torment, and the University of York Choir. Visit www.yorkconcerts.co.uk

5th BONFIRE AND FIREWORK SPECTACULAR, The Poppleton Centre, Upper Poppleton. A great Guy Fawkes Night to be had, along food and drink or all kinds, including the ever popular hog roast.

Tickets available from Cardland, Poppleton Post Office and at the Poppleton Centre itself. Call 01904 797478.

COFFEE MORNING, Sheriff Hutton Village Hall, 10am12noon. Help support the RNLI with tombola and stalls with book, greeting cards and gifts for sale. To book a table call 01904 491133.

3rd & 17th TALK, Heworth Without Community Centre, Applecroft Road, 10am.

Heworth Retired Men’s Forum presents two talks this month, ‘Photographing Music’ by John Illingworth on the 3rd, and ‘Archaeology is Rubbish’ by Tom Gibson on the 17th. Call 01904 423277.

4th IN CONVERSATION: HELEN CADBURY AND TOM HARPER, York Explore. Join bestselling local authors, Helen and Tom as they share their writing experiences, reading experiences and extracts from their latest novels. Visit www. exploreyork.org.uk 5th-8th AESTHETICA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, 16

5th York Maze For an amazing bonfire night to remember, remember in York the home of Guy Fawkes, book your tickets for The York Maze

7th-8th YORKSHIRE ANTIQUES & ART FAIR, Great Yorkshire Showground Harrogate, 10am-5pm.

Hundreds of good quality dealers in the rare, hard to find, exotic and down-right beautiful. Call 01274 588505.

7th CHRISTMAS CRAFT & GIFT FESTIVAL, Duncombe Park, Helmsley. A huge selection of Christmas gifts, suitable for the whole family. Call 07956 860380.

SOUL & MOTOWN NIGHT, York Racecourse. See the fabulous professional live vocal group, The Brothers of Soul, singing some of Tamla Motown’s greatest hits of the 60s and 70s. includes a disco and three-course meal. To book, call 01904 638971.

DUNNINGTON BONFIRE & FIREWORKS, Eastfield Showfield, Dunnington, from 4.45pm. The firework extravaganza returns to Dunnington, complete with the usual impressive display, a huge

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n The comprehensive guide to what’s on in York bonfire, great food and drink, fantastic live entertainment, and this year even a ‘quiet’ fireworks display. Visit www.dunningtonfayre.org.uk THE FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITY FIREWORK DISPLAY AND BONFIRE, Rawcliffe Country Park, 6.30-8.30pm. Supported by City of York Council and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, the event aims to reduce the number of bonfire night related accidents and injuries whilst raising funds for the Fire Fighters Charity.

There will be food and drink, a hog roast, music, stalls, and a display of fire service equipment.

Visit www.firefighterscharity.org. uk 7th CHARITY FAIR, Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, 11am4pm. The fair is a Multicultural Market with various stalls supporting different charities from around the world as well as a few nearer to home. There will be items and gifts from India, Nepal, Tibet, Rwanda, and Africa as well as many other places around the globe. Call 01904 621568.

ECO-ACTIVE DAY, St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, 10am-2pm. Help with conservation tasks in the nature reserve. Visit www.stnicks.org.uk or call 01904 411821.

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your pension nest egg, from PenLife. To book, visit www. retirehappyandworryfree.co.uk OPEN EVENING, All Saints RC Sixth Form, Mill Mount, from 6.30pm. Find out what the Sixth Form could offer you, meet students, teachers, and explore the school. Call 01904 647877.

10th DYNAMIC ENERGETIC COAST: THE EAST RIDING, ITS PEOPLE AND THE SEA, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30 pm. A lecture by Dr Robb Robinson, University of Hull, hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 01904 656713.

11th CLANDESTINE CAKE CLUB, Riverside Cinema, 7pm.

Movie themed cakes. Bake, eat and talk about cake. Meet in a secret location only revealed to those who book a place. Fun social evening, free. Visit www.clandestinecakeclub.co.uk

12th-15th LIVING NORTH CHRISTMAS FAIR, York Racecourse. The very best in Christmas shopping at the largest event of its kind in the area. There will be over 260 handpicked exhibitors, entertaining live music, author book signings, great food and demonstrations by talented chefs.

Thousands of people visited the fair last year, so be sure to get your tickets soon. Visit www. livingnorth.com/events 12th AN EVENING OF MUSIC, Village Hall, Stockton on the Forest, 7.30pm. Enjoy listening to your choice of music played by talented keyboard player Paul McCulloch. Call 01904 448178.

13th & 27th FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE, The Grange Hotel, 7pm. The hotel’s regular music nights are a great way to relax, enjoy the entertainment, and feast on delicious food. The music is free, but to dine be sure to book. Call 01904 644744.

13th QUIZ NIGHT, The Half Moon, Strensall, 8pm. Join the RNLI for fund-rising quiz and raffle. Visit www.rnli.org CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 8pm. BMS York presents a performance by the Sitkovetsky Piano Trio. Visit www.bms-york.org.uk ART GALLERY OPENING, Lotte Inch Gallery, Bootham, 6-8pm. The Gallery will launch with an exhibition of works by 20th Century British Artists including Sir Terry Frost RA, Anthony Frost, and Sandra Blow RA. Visit www.lotteinch.co.uk or call 07709 424155.

14th NOVEMBER – 23rd DECEMBER CHRISTMAS AT BURTON AGNES, Burton Agnes Hall,

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n The comprehensive guide to what’s on in York 11am-5pm. The Cunliffe-Lister family gather natural products from the Hall’s award winning gardens and estate to create stunning, original decorations.

A huge Christmas tree from the estate’s forestland will dominate the Great Hall. Original Elizabethan and Jacobean quarters will be decorated in traditional style whilst the extraordinary Long Gallery will have a contemporary Christmas mood to complement its collection of modern and impressionist art. Visit www. burtonagnes.com 14th VINTAGE HOLLYWOOD BALL, Ebor Suite, York Racecourse, from 7pm. Enjoy fine dining and raise money for the excellent local cause York Against Cancer. Enjoy a superb threecourse meal with complimentary wine, music by the Soul Fingers group, and a disco. Call 01904 764466.

7.30pm. York Musical society presents a rousing concert. To book, call 01904 557208.

17th-21st SUNSET BOULEVARD, Joseph Rowntree Theatre. An exciting, dramatic musical based on the film Sunset Boulevard performed by New Earswick Musicals. To book call 0333 6663366.

18th ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSERVATION, The Quaker Meeting House, Friargate, 7.30pm. The Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society hosts a presentation by Mags Felter, Conservator, York Archaeological Trust. Visit www.yayas.org or call 01904 424397.

ECUADOR – BIRDING HEAVEN, Temple Hall, York St. John University, 7.30pm. Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, York Local Group, presents an illustrated talk by Ian Newton.

Visit www.rspb.org.uk/groups/ york 20th AGM, Wigginton Recreation Hall, 2pm. Haxby and Wigginton U3A welcome you to their annual general meeting.

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GRAND CEILIDH, Melodie Park, Wigginton Road, 7pm. York Amnesty International invites you to a ceilidh dance, featuring live music from Bandiera Rossa. Call 01904 479477.

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MUSIC FOR ST NICKS, Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, 7.30pm. Enjoy an eclectic mix of cello and piano music by Bach, Beethoven, Rodrigo and others, played by the Swan Chamber Players, David Hammond, Frances Jones and friends. All profits go to the environment

centre. Call 01904 411821.

20th-NOVEMBER - 6th DECEMBER EDWARD HERSEY & GORDON LEES EXHIBITION, York Fine Arts, Low Petergate. An exceptional collection of paintings from two of Britain’s leading artists. Call 634221 or visit www. yorkfineartsonline.co.uk 21st NOVEMBER – 3rd JANUARY YORKSHIRE’S WINTER WONDERLAND, York Designer Outlet. Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland continues to host the north of England’s largest outdoor ice rink – The Ice Factor. With its giant Christmas tree as the centrepiece, the rink is surrounded by an illuminated forest, log cabins, a newly extended viewing platform and café. And after your session, enjoy a warming drink beside the rink in PapaKitchen, offering rink-side refreshment within a heated alpine-themed chalet, complete with cosy furs. Visit www. yorkshireswinterwonderland.com 21st NOVEMBER – 23rd DECEMBER CASTLE HOWARD AT CHRISTMAS, Castle Howard. The house is transformed with candles, garlands and wreaths, alongside soaring trees glittering with baubles and lights. Live music and roaring log fires add to the seasonal celebrations in the house. Also, be sure to catch the ever-popular audiences with Father Christmas, taking place throughout the month. Visit

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Always a wonderful way to start the Festive Season, the Steiner School’s Advent Fair returns for another day of fun and festivities.

Pop along to the school on Danesmead, Fulford, and enjoy a host of seasonal activities including the ever popular magical grotto.

There will also be crafts, book stalls, Christmas gifts, puppet shows, Tombola, and a raffle.

And of course the usual delicious food from the main café. We’ll see you there. Visit www. yorksteinerschool.org

22nd DOLLS HOUSE & MINIATURES FAIR, York Racecourse, 10.30am-4pm. visitors can look forward to three floors of quality exhibitors selling every imaginable miniature in a variety of scales. On top of over 80 exhibitors who will be present on the day there will also be talks and demonstrations. Visit www. yorkdollshousefair.co.uk 24th FOOD SECURITY: HOW TO USE PLANTS’ NATURAL DEFENCES TO FEED NINE BILLION, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30 pm. A lecture by Professor Sue Hartley, University 22

of York, hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 01904 656713.

26th-29th BARLEY HALL FESTIVE MARKET, Barley Hall, 10am-5pm. Traders will gather at the beautiful medieval townhouse for an intimate festive shopping experience, with hand crafted items and unique gifts on offer, as well as the chance to see the hall decorated for Christmas. Call 01904 615505.

26th SEMINAR ON INHERITANCE TAX, The Grand Hotel & Spa, 10am.

Hunter Gee Holroyd host this event that will cover the inheritance tax issues which currently apply and what potential issues and innovative solutions may be available. Call 01904 655202.

27th-30th CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL, Huntington Methodist Church. There will be 18 trees sponsored and decorated by local businesses on the theme of Christmas Songs, and homemade refreshments will be available. Call 01904 768904.

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York Moors Railway, Pickering Station. Join Santa and his special helpers for some festive fun this Christmas at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, with the Santa Express services departing from Pickering, Grosmont or Whitby stations. Perfect for families with young children, embark on this magical adventure on-board the Santa Express to meet Santa in his Grotto on-board the train. To book, visit www.nymr.co.uk 28th CHOCCY AND SWEETIE TOUR, meet at Museum Gardens gates, 10.30am. Join Yorkwalk to hear the history of Terrys, Rowntrees & Cravens. See sweets being made and taste some delicious samples. Call 01904 622303.

ST LEONARD’S CHRISTMAS FAIR, St Leonard’s Hospice, Tadcaster Road, 1-4pm. There will be various stalls, games, cakes, festive refreshments, and a special appearance from… Father Christmas! He gets around, eh?

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28th CHRISTMAS FAIR, Village Institute and Church, Rufforth. Enjoy crafts made by the local craft group, cakes, jams, planted baskets, and cards for sale in the church, together with refreshments in the Village Institute. Email pat.wilson256@ gmail.com TABLE TOP SALE, Huntington Community Centre, 11am-3pm.

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Call 760044 or email maureen@ huntingtoncentre.plus.com 28th COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY, Haxby Library, 10.30am-12noon. City Councillor Ian Cuthbertson is holding a surgery for local residents. Pop in and say hello.

Email hmsirona@gmail.com SPLENDID JEWEL, St. Wilfred’s Church, Duncombe Place, 7.30pm. The Micklegate Singers perform music celebrating the Virgin Mary. Visit www. micklegatesingers.org.uk CHRISTMAS FAIR, Brunswick Organic Nursery, Bishopthorpe, 11am-4pm. A festively fun day out, with cards and gifts for sale.

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29th NOVEMBER, 6th, 13th, & 20th DECEMBER FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEAS, The Grand Hotel & Spa. Soak up the festive atmosphere in the hotel, while revelling in the quintessential English custom of afternoon tea. To book, call 01904 380038.

29th ANTIQUE & COLLECTOR’S FAIR, Driffield Showground. A large collection of quality collectables, with over 45 stalls. Call 01377 254768.

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DECEMBER THROUGHOUT THE MONTH CHRISTMAS AT MERCURE YORK FAIRFIELD MANOR. Enjoy a great festive mix, included Hollywood nights, piano lunches, a family race night in aid of breast cancer care, and also Christmas day and Boxing Day lunches. To find out more, call 01904 521505.

3rd TWILIGHT EVENING, Burton Agnes Hall, 5-9pm.

See the Hall at twilight, when topiary bushes will be strewn with Christmas lights, the fire in the Great Hall will glow warmly and there will be twinkling lights around every corner. Visitors can look forward to seeing the Hall’s stunning Christmas display, and the Driffield Middle 8 Singers will billow out festive carols in the courtyard and Hall for all to enjoy.

Visit www.burtonagnes.com 4th – 12th YORK EARLY MUSIC CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 2015, National Centre of Early Music. The festival provides the perfect antidote to Christmas shopping with a delightful programme, including the brilliant European Union Baroque Orchestra and many more. Visit www.ncem.co.uk/xmas 5th-24th CHRISTMAS AT PIGLETS, Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe Grange. Visitors to the park can not only meet the big man himself, but they can also wander around Santa’s Woodland Village, pet the animals, take a

ride on Santa’s sleigh, visit the toy shop, see a nativity scene (made up of rabbits and guinea pigs, obviously),and also enjoy evening sleigh rides on selected nights.

Visit www.pigletsfarmpark.co.uk 5th-6th, 12th-13th, & 19th-20th NARNIA – A CHRISTMAS GROTTO, The Rock-Plex Centre, Priory Street.

Experience C S Lewis’ famous The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe come to life before your very eyes. Walk through the wardrobe and be transported into the enchanted world of Narnia, journey through the forest, touch the lamp post, meet Mr Tumnus, the White Witch, and Aslan, before receiving your special gift from Father Christmas in his lodge. To book, visit www. rockofyork.co.uk 5th-20th STORYTIME WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS, Beningbrough Hall, weekends only. Would you like a story? As part of small group workshops, join Father Christmas in the historic library of Beningbrough Hall, every weekend between 5th-20th December, to hear a story. Then, if you’ve been good, he might even have an early present for you and a chance to take photographs with him – before he dashes off back to the North Pole. To book, call 01904 472027.

5th, 12th & 19th DECEMBER AN AUDIENCE WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS, Burton Agnes Hall, 10.30am,

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Children will be greeted by Mrs Claus in the Great Hall and guided through spectacularly decorated rooms to meet Jingles the Magic Elf, who will perform a show of exciting festive magic.

Father Christmas will then greet the children, along with Jingles and Mrs Claus, and each child will be presented with a special Christmas gift. Call 01262 490324.

5th-6th & 12th-13th FESTIVE FUN WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS, Barley Hall.

Receive a personal invitation to visit Barley Hall, where you will be greeted by medieval characters and, of course, the chance to meet Father Christmas.

Call 01904 615505.

5TH CHARITY CONCERT, Stockton-on-the-Forest Village Hall, 7.30pm. In aid of the NSPCC enjoy Christmas songs and favourite melodies

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6th REMEMBRANCE CAROL SERVICE, York Minster, 2pm.

Join leading safer sleep charity The Lullaby Trust for a family carol service to remember the lives of babies and young children who have died suddenly and unexpectedly. Visit www. yorkminster.org 8th HERITAGE AT RISK: RISKY HERITAGE? PERSPECTIVES ON YORK’S HISTORIC CITY LANDSCAPE, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30 pm. A lecture

by Dr Gill Chitty, University of York, hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 01904 656713.

10th CHRISTMAS CAROL FAMILY SERVICE, York Minster, 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to this fun, celebratory event for all the family, hosted by York St. John University, delivered by Revd Annie Rowley, and with music by York St John students and staff.

Visit www.yorksj.ac.uk/events or call 01904 876654.

11th LINDT CHOCOLATE FEAST, Ashfield Restaurant, York College, 6pm. All in aid of St. Leonard’s Hospice, enjoy a fivecourse meal served with delicious Lindt chocolate. To book, call 770253.

11th ROY CHUBBY BROWN, York Barbican. He’s still rude, he’s still crude and this time he’s turning headlines into punch lines as his rip-roaring brand of banter continues to burst bellies across the country. Call 0844 8542757.

12th CHRISTMAS FAYRE, Strensall &Towthorpe Village Hall, 10am-4pm. There will be various stalls, a Santa Grotto and a Tea Room serving hot snacks all day, all in aid of Parkinson’s UK. If you are interested in hiring a stall for the day, at a cost of £10, call 01904 490987.

13th FESTIVE SUNDAY LUNCH, York Racecourse. Enjoy a three-course carvery in the surroundings of the racecourse, as you gear up to the festive season.

To book, call 01904 638971.

15th “A VERY DANGEROUS WORK”: SIR GILBERT SCOTT AND THE RESTORATION OF RIPON CATHEDRAL, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30 pm. A lecture by David Winpenny, hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society.

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20th COMMUNITY CAROL SERVICE, York Barbican, 2.30pm. Now in its 58th year, York’s longest running carol concert will feature The York Concert Band, The Bev Jones Singers, The Steve Cassidy Band, Mike Pratt, and a mix of school choirs. To book, call 0844 8542757.

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1.YORK DOES VINTAgE

29th November.

Enjoy pop up vintage cafes and vintage beauty bars as well as a stunning collection of vintage items for sale. There will also be live music, dancing and crafts going on.

• Visit www.britaindoesvintage.co.uk • Merchant Adventurers Hall, 11-4.30pm

3.SOUL AND MOTOWN NIgHT

7th November. See the fabulous and professional live vocal group, The brothers of Soul, singing some of Tamla motown’s greatest hits of the 60s and 70s. includes a disco and 3 course meal.

• York Racecourse • To book call 01904 638971

4.LIVINg NORTH CHRISTMAS FAIR

12th – 15th November. The very best christmas shopping with over 260 handpicked exhibitors, live music, author book signings and food demonstrations.

• York Racecourse • Visit www.livingnorth.com/events

2.AESTHETICA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 5th – 8th November. The festival transforms the city’s most iconic locations through cinema. aSFF proudly champions and supports independent film from across the world.

• For full listings visit www.asff.co.uk

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Grand Opera House To book: 0844 8713024.

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC (7th November) The world’s favourite ABBA and Bee Gees concert show is coming to town with an all-new, sequinspangled production. The international smash-hit show’s all-star cast has entertained the world with lycra-tight harmonies and superb musicianship for longer than ABBA did during the 70s and 80s!

The Importance of Being Earnest (17th-21st November) Oscar Wilde’s much loved and brilliantly witty masterpiece is known to elegantly lampoon the hypocrisies of a Victorian society. Two bachelors, the dependable John Worthing, and upper class playboy Algernon Moncrieff, feel compelled to create different identities in order to pursue two eligible ladies, Cecily Cardew and Gwendolyn Fairfax.

Rosalind Ayres, Nigel Havers, Martin Jarvis, Christine Kavanagh and Siân Phillips star.

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK (11th December 2015-3rd January 2016) New Pantomime Productions returns to Grand Opera House for the 17th year this Christmas with the ever popular Jack and the Beanstalk. Jack lives in a small village with his Ma. The only food left in their cupboard is a piece of mouldy cheese, a rotten apple core and a pair of smelly socks! Find out what happens when Jack takes their old cow to market and ends up selling her for five beans. Starring panto legend and former Emmerdale star Stuart Wade 32

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DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS MEERKAT (10th December 2015-24th January 2016) Whilst the Theatre Royal Tickets undergoes a £4.1million for the redevelopment, Dick 2015 panto, DICK Whittington and His WHITTINGTON AND Meerkat will take place HIS MEERKAT which will in The Signal Box be performed at the NRM, are on sale Theatre at the National now!

Railway Museum. This will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the UK’s longest running pantomime Dame, Berwick Kaler, and the York Theatre Royal team as you’ve never seen them before. As always, expect fabulous costumes, stunning sets, toe-tapping music, breath-taking transformations, and magical spectacle. The script will remain the same old hilarious rubbish – they are only changing venues, not the habit of a lifetime!

Joseph Rowntree Theatre Visit www.jrtheatre.co.uk

Viva La Dance (12th-14th November) The hottest dance show this November from the students of renowned York dance teacher, Evelyn Witcombe, returning for her 47th annual showcase.

Expect dance of every style, from ballet and tap to acrobatic and Irish, including a special armed forces themed number to mark Remembrance Sunday.

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SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS (5th-12th December) Come and join Snow White on her adventures this Christmas as the Rowntree Players take you on a magical ride in yet another brand new rollicking romp of a panto. With songs, dances, slapstick, and plenty of silly gags, this traditional family pantomime is always a big hit with young and old alike.

written by Jonathan Long, with music by the awardwinning composer Paul Rissmann.

Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough Visit www.sjt.uk.com

York Barbican To book, call 0844 8542757.

Dara O’Briain - Crowd Tickler (5th & 7th November) One of the most recognisable faces on British TV, Dara O’Briain was the host of the hugely successful Mock The Week, The Apprentice: You’re Fired, and Star Gazing Live. Catch one of the most charismatic, intelligent, fast-talking and downright funny live performers working today.

National centre for Early Music Visit www.ncem.co.uk

Crazy Creatures

Poles Apart (16th-21st November) The Theatre Royal is an oasis of artistic calm, equality and sensitivity, but when the scaffolders from hell descend upon the thespians, the masks slip and the curtain comes down. Phil, Fat Glen and Polish Jan, are on task and finish as they deliver a breathless rant on life, art and sausage sarnies in a desperate effort to mend the leaking roof.

(13th December) Calling all young people, family, and friends – get to the centre for a family friendly concert.

The performance brings to life two children’s stories ‘The Duck With No Luck’ and ‘A Cat Called Scratch’

Hansel and Gretel (10th-27th December) It is dinner time and as usual the children push around the food on their plate, complain, and act rudely. So tonight instead of dinner, Mother tells the story of Hansel and Gretel. As the story evolves of two hungry children abandoned in the forest by their parents, and their capture by a wicked witch, the family embraces their roles and find a Happily Ever After ending.

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Fibbers www.fibbers.co.uk 1 celestial Fire 2 paul woolford 3 kiings 5 reeves gabrels & his imaginary Fri3nds 10 The Lancashire hotpots 11 dapper Laughs 12 The rails 13 wishbone ash 14 blossoms 15 metro Station 16 New model army

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The Duchess theduchessyork.co.uk 1 billy Lunn 2 amongst Thieves 3 Saturday Night Lounge 6 hayseed dixie 9 blackbeard’s Tea party 11 Jah wobble’s invaders of The heart 13 guN 14 Swim deep 16 beardyman 18 duke Special 19 darwin deez 20 Nick helm 21 The woodentops 25 hawklords 27 prides

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Black Swan Folk Club blackswanfolkclub.org.uk

1 chris Sherburn & Findlay Napier 8 harpeth rising 15 Stephen Fearing 22 Singers & musicians Night 25 Simone Felice 29 The carrivick Sisters

The Old Ebor CALL 07961 045873 4 rich highcastle and dan webster 11 Julie bradley 18 Tbc 25 rambling Times 31 halloween party FOR EVENT MORE EVENTS, THEATRE AND GIG LISTINGS VISIT: www.whatsoninyork.org

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THE SHAMBLES

PETERGATE

CONEY STREET

Historian’s Paradise

Chocoholics Dream

High Street Shrine

being a previous winner of google’s most picturesque street in britain, and one of the uk’s most visited streets, you can’t visit York without taking a stroll down the Shambles. Europe’s best preserved medieval street holds a wealth of history, with its fifteenth century buildings and iconic cobbled street. Today, this charming area is also known for its jewellery boutiques, quirky shops, and cosy cafes.

For those of you who are looking for retail in an edible form: Take a trip down petergate. high petergate is littered with cafes, restaurants, chocolate and sweet shops. The Fudge kitchen often does demonstrations and there’s also the occasional free sample to feast on too. kings Square hosts York’s chocolate Story, telling the tale of York’s love affair with chocolate.

To get your quick fix of high fashion, coney Street is the ultimate high street destination, featuring shops such as h&m, Zara, river island and mango all within close proximity to one another. coney Street also plays host to multiple perfumeries and cosmetic stores.

MICKLEGATE STONEGATE

Boutique Emporium Stonegate is laden with designer and boutique shops, quirky bars and souvenir shops. if you take the slip through to grape Lane you can enjoy even more designer and independent shops plus a cocktail too.

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Foodie Haven previously well known to be a great start to a night out… and not a lot has changed. The restaurants don’t stop from the top of micklegate all the way down to ouse bridge and barker Lane too. From steak houses to indian restaurants the range of food you can get is endless.

FOSSGATE

Hipsters Paradise if you’re looking for something a little off the beaten track, why not head down to Fossgate? it’s full of local independent businesses, from vintage clothing to book stores. The street also hosts over a dozen café’s, restaurants and bars to keep the foodies busy. keep an eye out as you cross over the ouse’s little sister river Foss too.

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the Wenlock arms A TRADITIONAL PUB Home cooked food Sunday Carvery 12 - 5pm

Wednesday evenings - Steak night 2 Steaks + bottle of wine £24.99

We cater for events and functions and can provide a Hog Roast!

Wednesday Carvery £8.95

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Celebrate Christmas at Loch Fyne

3 Course Party Menu £28.95pp.

Small to Large Parties.

From 16th November - 11th January 2016.

Christmas Day 4 courses £54.95pp.

A varied menu to choose from including Fish & Traditional Turkey dinners.

See Our Menus at:

www.lochfyneseafoodandgrill.co.uk Foss Bridge House, Walmgate, York.

Tel: 01904 650910

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