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How are you? Are you fine? We’re great, thanks for asking! Brilliant in fact. Stupendous, even! No, it’s okay, we haven’t just collectively necked 300 espressos, nor have we been popping diet pills that we bought online from Malaysia... we’re just so full of springtime beans.

April might be synonymous with downpours of rain, and although we’ve all been carrying our brolly since Christmas, nothing can dampen our spirits and excitement for the coming seasons. Because... it’s about to get slightly warmer! Woohoo!

Surely April is the month when you find yourself shifting to the thinner coat, or – glory be to such days – not even leaving the house with one on at all! Can you even remember what that was like? Us neither.

It seems like the rest of the city has also realised that the sunnier time of year is approaching and has started

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to unfurl from winter slumber. Piglets Adventure Farm Park is reopening with new attractions in time for Easter, while our go-to organic farm shop, The Balloon Tree, has enlarged their play facilities for kids. And, you know, hopefully also for grown-ups who don’t know any better.

April will also welcome the York Health & Healing Festival, which is great way to get yourself prepped for the summer. Feeling down? Go to the festival, get revitalised, read every single issue of Your Local Link that drops through your letter box, and you’ll have a smile on your face until September. When the summer will die. Erm, we mean... when the summer will carry on until March of next year, because that’s something that can and will happen. La la la, happy happy happy!

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Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Yearsley Pool Competition’ to the address on page six, or via email to competitions@yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 30th April, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck.

With exam season quickly creeping up on them, could your child do with a little extra help with their studies? Following on from the success of her tuition centre in Tesco, Becky at First Class Learning is delighted to launch her new centre at St Edward the Confessor Church, Tadcaster Road, on Thursday evenings from 14th April.

Not only will the first five people to enrol receive a family pass to Vue Cinema, Becky is also offering a bumper selection of brand new children's books AND a free month of tuition at First Class Learning. Becky offers bespoke, professional tuition to CHildreN’S Book children aged four to 16, and dozens of York children are already ANd TUiTioN growing in confidence and knowledge thanks to her. Visit www. firstclasslearning.co.uk/york-south for a chance of winning all you need do is answer this easy-peasy lemon-squeezy question: In which supermarket has Becky previously offered tuition? Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘First Class Learning Competition’ to the address on page six, or via email to competitions@yourlocallink. co.uk The competition ends on 30th April, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck.

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What we’ve learnt this issue … The Mystery Machine

THERE IS ART EVERYWHERE Sure, you can look at the world and say to yourself, “Wow, it’s all so beautiful, man. Look at that butterfly!”

While we would agree with you that butterflies are pretty cool, man, we were actually talking about the abundance of striking art that will adorn the city this month. York Open Studios turns our dear old home town into a walk-through gallery where peoples’ homes become the studios, as local artists reveal all.

Every kind of art will be on display, and every part of the city will be involved. As well as getting a map and taking a wander about, why not get involved yourself?

Draw a picture, tape it to your living room window, then stand it in your front garden pointing at it.  Visit www.yorkopenstudios.co.uk

In 2012 we enjoyed a fantastic production of the York Mystery Plays, staged within the ruins of St Mary's Abbey. Thing is, as good as it was, a ruined cathedral just isn't as impressive as, say, a still-standing cathedral which is also, say, the largest Gothic structure north of the Alps. Fortunately York possesses such a building, and fortunately again it will be hosting this summer's megaproduction of said Mystery Plays. From 26th May until 30th June York Minster will be the setting of the theatrical extravaganza which tells the story of The Bible, including the 'It' couple of their time, Adam and Eve, and a lowly carpenter/Roman-annoyer named Jesus.  Tickets? Call 623568.

For our Treasure Hunt feature this month, we take a trip along the river for the first part in a series of long walks by York’s waterways. As we reported in the March issue, we were unable to research the walk back then as the river was still too high. However, we’re happy to report that we ventured out recently down New Walk AND DIDN’T DIE! Feels good to have bits of the city back after the floods, and there were even hordes of council workers with pressure washers hosing off the mud and silt. But if you’re still mad about the flooding, we say lets fight back. Grab a bucket and drop it into the river. Then take it home and pour it down your drain. If we all did that the river would shrink, and so therefore we’d be flooding it with dryness. Take that, you huge, wet, never-ending swine!

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WHAT IS THE POINT OF MEN? I find myself asking this question at least every, ooh, three seconds.

Anyone who has ever been married (or, indeed, has ever met a male) will understand why.

They take up space. They have loud voices. They are fussy about children’s wet feet, and don’t notice their own large footprints on the carpet. They ask you if you saw “that article in the newspaper”, as if you had time to sit around reading the newspaper - when in fact the only time you ever get to see one is when you are lining the guinea pigs’ cage with it.

They take root on the computer, un-glueing themselves only to watch news programmes, on which they deliver their own inimitable commentary.

They hog the TV remote, fall asleep, then claim “I was watching that” when you try to change channel.

screens (rather like big males, really).

They kick every passing lamp-post (what is that all about?)

commune and knit lentils while overthinking the meaning of a four-word text message.

They forget entire conversations (“yes, I have told you at least two thousand times that I am going out tonight so you are looking after the children”), not to mention birthdays and Christmas presents.

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They can’t even be trusted with a shopping list, as some kind of weird hunter-gather instinct kicks in, and they buy at least four of everything on it, all with the same use-by date.

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I fear, though, that they were wasting their research budget. It does not take scientific reasearch to work out why men are worth keeping after all.

This morning I forgot to set the alarm for Child 2’s orchestra rehearsal. And so we had to go to school in the car.

Only the windscreen was frozen.

I do not need a man to scrape ice off a windscreen, I thought. Not when I have a perfectly good CD case to use.

But then the car simply refused to move from its comfy white bed.

Definitely a job for an AA man.

While I’m at it, the decorators who transformed my house and made it sellable was a man. Only a man would be insane enough to balance ladders on stairs to paint an attic ceiling 500 feet up.

And the man who set fire to the neighbours’ garden fence while very

efficiently burning up my garden rubbish was a man. The North Yorkshire firemen who came to put said fire out were also, um, men.

The postman who recently slithered through ice to bring my Boden summer dresses is a man. The one who will return them to Boden when I look in the mirror and see a short, middle-aged frump staring back at me, rather than a lissome six-foot Boden model, will undoubtedly be a man.

And, of course, the man who rescued me when my car broke down outside the Royal York hotel last month was a man.

As was the man who didn’t fine me for illegally parking outside Plaskitt and Plaskitt on Micklegate and let me off with a smile and a wave (it was just before Valentine’s Day, so he must have been feeling kind).

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A restless mood pervades the House of Aries throughout pretty much all of the month. You’re likely to feel hemmed in and claustrophobic, especially around the 5th, 6th and 7th when something gets delayed or postponed. Other peoples’ inability to make decisions is also something that rubs you up the wrong way, and this is a scenario which is relevant both in the home and in your place of work. Some travel aspects around the 16th-17th may give your spirits a bit of a lift, but only if you’ve got

the goodwill and co-operation of partners and close friends.

Romantic aspects can get a bit tense at various times, but it will be to your advantage to avoid full scale arguments and contentious conversations. This is easier for me to suggest than it might be for you to do – but do your best. Overall, finances are sound but you’ll be frustrated by the way in which a lover or spouse seems to overspend without applying any kind of restraint.

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There is a gypsy in the Taurus soul that feels the need to move on and make waves with the coming of the spring.

Travel opportunities will be actively pursued as you go in search of a change of scene and scenery. You’re likely to be impulsive with money, but if this prevents you from walking into Tesco and shouting “go to Asda” maybe it saves your bacon.

Quite a bright and positive month in which you’re likely to be quite impulsive.

If other people criticise, you’ll just ignore them – which is the right thing to do.

There is a lot of social activity, especially in the second half of the month, and you’ll enjoy climbing into your glad rags when you commit yourself to a bit of social climbing and networking.

A 'bitty' month, filled with repercussions from choices and decisions made earlier this year. There will be the implementation of some new domestic routines, and a fair bit of involvement with bureaucracy and red tape, probably around the 17th, 18th, 19th. Not a lot of co-operation from lovers and partners, who have their hands full with issues of their own.

Quite a lot of pressure to contend with over pretty much the whole of the month. This comes from work issues as well as domestic situations. Not always enough hours in the day, and you need to be mindful of health aspects and energy levels. A necessary journey around the 22nd will be to your financial advantage, so don’t put it off!

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LIBRA 23rd SEP - 23RD OCT A very pragmatic attitude is required when you deal with some practical problems that not only involve you directly, but also other people close to you. A very busy month on the work scene, during which some targets will be hit, while others won’t. Don’t try to achieve everything at once. Define priorities, then proceed one step at a time.

SCORPIO 24TH OCT - 22ND NOV

A rather exciting month as you become increasingly aware of new options and opportunities. One particular member of the opposite sex will be making interesting overtures, and this could turn out to be quite a sexy and romantic few weeks, especially the period between the 10th and the 27th. Of course, you do have to say yes!

SAGITTARIUS 23RD NOV - 21ST DEC

On a superficial level this will be the usually busy month dealing with banks, building societies, work routines, domestic commitments and sexual priorities.

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couple of years; you may have done more than you thought you were capable of doing, but there are still itches which need to be scratched. A lack of direction seems to be a stumbling block at this time and there’ll not be much help or advice from other people. Be patient.

CAPRICORN 22ND DEC - 20TH JAN

A much more pleasant and predictable month than some you have known so far this year. Key emotional relationships chunter along nicely without crisis, and you’ll feel pretty well in control when it comes to career pathways and job situations. A good time for getting some fresh air and for finding a few new projects.

AQUARIUS 21st jan - 18th feb

On more than one occasion there will be a collision of conflicting ideas. Do you do something right now, or wait till a bit later? Do you tell someone what you really think, or what you think they want to hear? If someone upsets you (and they will) do you take them to task, or let things go? If you think about it carefully, you know exactly what you’ve got to do.

PISCES 19th feb - 20th mar This will not necessarily be a calm month, but it is a month wherein you’ll feel a lot more in control of what you’re doing and what’s going on around you. Social outlook is quite bright and you can look forward to a few liquid evenings with good friends. Travel aspects are sticky, so think twice before committing yourself to holidays. Plans may have to be changed.

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Looking for a pastime that will get you fit, see you having tonnes of fun with friends old and new, and that won’t cost the earth (and the oceans)? New Earswick Swimming Club, one of the oldest swimming clubs in York being founded in 1967, is on the lookout for new members. They provide swimming lessons for children aged from four, as well as coaching for youngsters who wish to progress to a competitive level, while the Master Section caters for mature swimmers. A New Earswick Swimming Club membership means that families benefit from eight hours of recreational swimming each week from as little as £3.50!  To find out more call 626815 or visit www.newearswicksc.co.uk

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Women of York! Warm up those joints, flex that grip, and polish those shoes with the tiny little spikes on them... Heworth Golf Club Ladies Section needs you! The fun-loving team are looking to bolster their ranks this spring with lots of new players. The members-owned not-for-profit club plays at the course on Munchastergate and would love to hear from female golfing enthusiasts old and young, expert and green. Swing along to the club's Open Day on 10th April, between either 10am and 12 noon, or from 2pm until 4pm.  To discover more. Call 07486 080278.

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If you have mobility issues or just haven’t exercised in a good long while, you may have some trepidation about getting moving again. Fortunately yoga teacher Marilyn Dean now offers the very special Very Gentle Yoga class at York Yoga Studio every Wednesday morning in Acomb. Running from 6th April until 15th June, the special class is designed to suit anyone who lacks confidence to exercise for any reason. Everyone is welcome, and the only prerequisite is you have an open mind and a sense of humour!  To find out more, visit www.gentleyogayorkshire.co.uk

HELPING VOICES TO BE HEARD OCAY, the Older Citizens Advocacy York, need your help. Right now the organisation is calling out for dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to act in a number of different roles, to help older people in our city. They need fundraisers to help with events, advocates to listen to and help older people get their voices heard, community pals to assist with getting OCAY's message out there, and trustees to work behind the scenes on strategy and planning.  If you think you could help and would like to know more, call them today on 676200.

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The RNLI Lifeboats do incredible work along our coastline to save lives and keep us all safe. But now it’s time for you to help keep them afloat, as the charity is looking for items to sell to help raise funds for all that vital work. Right now they desperately need the likes of jigsaws, soft toys, knitting wool, buttons, and any unwanted gifts (come on, those weird Christmas presents are still sitting in your wardrobe, aren’t they?).  To donate something or for more information about getting involved with the charity yourself, call 491133.

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COULD IT BE LOVE? Dear Daphne, I go to the shops every day to get milk for my work. There’s a girl behind the check outs who always serves me. We get on pretty well but now she’s asked for my mobile number.

I don’t know how to let her down gently without making my daily trip awkward.

HENRI, SKELTON Ah Henri, you little stud muffin. You can’t help but to make all the girls fall in love. Maybe she just wanted to send you pictures of kittens? You wouldn’t have known, with all that jumping to conclusions you’ve been

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Anyway give her the number, andlet her say what she wants to say. If she does want a date you could maybe tell a little white lie and pretend you’re already romantically involved with someone else, or just be honest and say I’m sorry I’m not looking for a relationship right now… You’ll figure it out.

HOLIDAY ROMANCE A while ago, my husband and I went on holiday to Skegness, where we met a friendly bartender named Glenn. We became friends with Glenn and he was sad to hear we were leaving so joined us in celebratory drinks. Throughout the night, my husband and Glenn got quite “close”. Eventually and embarrassingly, my husband tried to kiss Glenn. It concluded in chaos and many harsh comments were made.

Now, years later Glenn has moved into FAMILY FEUD Daphne, my family point blank refuse to wash the dishes after I’ve tirelessly laboured over dinner for them. They seem to think the sink magically washes plates. Do I just leave them to pile up? ANNOYED MUM, SOUTHBANK

the house next to us! Do we confront the issue (and him) before it gets out of hand? WORRIED WIFE, FULFORD Ah, this one sounds a bit awkward, poor Glen, and poor you. I reckon you should probably just head on over there and say hi, apologise about that funny night and explain that there’s no hard (or romantic) feelings.

Alternatively drag your husband round by his ear and force him to apologise… these things do happen. (and check your husband’s phone to see if he knows any other bartenders called Glen).

However it’s not too late to change that. Explain to your family that you’re tired of doing all the work over dinner time and that from now on it is their responsibility to do the dishes. Try hiding the dirty plates left over in various rooms around the house until the stench is unbearable, or get paper plates….. just a thought…

Yes. You should definitely leave them to pile up. How else will your family learn if you just keep on doing the dishes for them day in day out.

I get the feeling you may have made a rod for your own back.

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CAT ALLERGY My girlfriend has an over-the-top obsession with her new cat – Jerry – and I’m fine with this. However, I feel my cat allergies may get in the way of this relationship. Every time I see this cat, I come out with a swollen face, enflamed throat and huge rashes. Do I tell her that we must get rid of Jerry for my health and our relationship? Or do I suffer endlessly?

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PLAYGROUND TROUBLE My excitable five year old has had a squabble with his best friend at school, which resulted in both boys being punished. I was happy to let the boys sort it out between themselves but the other boy’s mum has taken offence.

She persists to spread gossip around the other mums, shining a bad light on myself and my family. Do I confront her

Kate, mums will be mums. But there is no reason for this lady to go around chatting trash about you to the other mums. Have it out with her on the playground, pull her hair, and make a scene. Or play her at her own game and spread a malicious rumour about her slipping E numbers into the other kids’ drinks. A more sensible suggestion might be to take the high ground, ignore her nasty rumours, and keep your head held high.

just stays at your place because an allergic reaction is no laughing matter.

It sounds like a very serious allergy and until your girlfriend re homes her cat, there’s nothing you can do about it. Alternatively you could wait until it dies in say 16 – 20 years… Have fun with that one.

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THIS MONTH: JewBUry Take one of the city’s many ghost or history walks and your guide will no doubt reveal that almost every step you take could potentially be over the lost grave of one of York’s ex-citizens. Sure, you might expect that wandering around the Minster or strolling through the Museum Gardens, but not while squeezing avocados for ripeness. However, if you shop at the Sainsbury’s on Jewbury, that’s exactly what you’re doing.

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The date is set, On June 23 Britain will decide whether to stay with Europe or back the Brexit.

I am torn, completely and utterly unsure. Like any decision there’s pros and cons to both sides. The media have done well to decipher both sides of the story, but the key decision lies with what factors are most important for each individual.

The European Union consists of 28 countries, and as far as organisations go, it sits in between the federal system of the United States and the loose co-operation of the United Nations – a bit of a middle grounder.

The EU was a post war organisation set up between states as a super alliance. It democratically controls many things including employment rights and immigration.

Ok enough with the jargon. I’m not going to try and persuade you either way, I’m definitely not going to pretend that I know enough about it yet to decide on my vote. However I am going to divulge with you how I’m going to go about making the big, massive, huge decision.

First I’m going to decide what is truly important to me, the key aspects that I think will affect me directly

(indirectly everything has an impact, but if I think like this then I’ll never ever make a decision).

I’m then going to look at these topics in depth, for quite some time. I might write a few notes in my journal with illustrations. I’ll probably ask my mum and dad because their opinions are important to me; see what they’re thinking and their reasoning behind it.

I’m going to keep my newly formed opinion to myself for a few days and see if it sticks, and then I’m going to forget all about it until mid-june and re boot the research.

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One thing I am certainly sure about is that we should all care; this decision will affect us all in one way or another.

So I’d like to take this opportunity to encourage you to decide what’s important, how you might be affected

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It’s seems like it was ages ago that I was nattering about the lads (Hello Operator) and all the great things they were doing and how excited I was ( I still am) But it’s all going great now and I’m kind of happy to report that I am officially a tour widow.

The lads are currently embarking on a UK tour supporting Frankie and the Heartstrings. It’s dead cool, they razz around in a van seeing interesting parts of the UK, and Pete left with a towel, a pillow and suitcase and warned me he would be back in a week and a half’s time.

Day one mostly consisted of moping and eating pizza with best friend and fellow tour widow, Charlie, while we spoke of diet plans and all the squats we are going to do while the boys are away.

Day two we eventually

managed to stick to salad and do a half-hearted jog and about 10 squats.

Day three followed accordingly.

Day four we gave up and drove to Newcastle to see them, a tiny bit skinnier.

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A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT STeP 1

Although in recent months the River Ouse has been the bane of many of our lives, we thought we’d give it a bit of love this month with a treasure hunt along its banks. Grab your brolly and a sturdy pair of shoes (it might still be muddy, after all!).

Start by the king’s Head pub on king’s Staith and begin by walking away from ouse Bridge.

STeP 2 you’ve entered Tower Gardens. keep walking...

• When were the gardens laid out in their current arrangement?

• Passing Under Skeldergate Bridge, which local residents might have been unconcerned by the recent flooding?

• Why might the next bridge along be sad?

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• King Street once had another name. What was it?

• What ‘quay’ is visible across the water?

• What kind of religious people are remembered by a terrace in the area?

Crossing the bridge, keep the river on your right and continue walking.

• When was the current bridge built?

• Which Villas?

• There is a very appropriately named gate along here. What’s it called?

STeP 4 keep walking, baby.

• Find Pikeing Well. In what year was it built?

• As you near the Millennium Bridge, you might find yourself on the wrong side of the ‘tracks’. Find the tracks.

• Before you cross the bridge, how many miles to Fulford?

STeP 5 Cross the Millennium Bridge • Stop half way across. Why might looking to the left help you tell the time (50 years ago!)?

• Look to the right. What can you see of York’s (thankfully small) industrial past?

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• You saw the tracks on the other bank, but where did they originally lead?

• What number cycle route are you currently on?

• Through the fence, can you see where things might get dramatic?

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walk down the steps on the right side of the bridge and start walking along the river, back toward the city.

Pass by the ornate entrance to the park. keep going... almost there!

• Again through the fence, can you spot a bit of Trojan influence?

• Heading back towards Skeldergate Bridge, what Close is named after an old gateway in this area?

• And just before you reach the bridge, how many miles would it be to walk to Selby? Fancy it?

There, a big chunk of the river walk completed... but that’s not all of it, is it? Come back next month and we’ll be picking up from where we left off. That is, if the damn thing hasn’t flooded us again.

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Spring is well and truly in the air... and so are lots of our feathered friends. If the warmer weather and abundance of wildlife has spurred you on to spending more time outside this season, we know of just the talk to get your imagination racing. The RSPB York group will be hosting their next illustrated talk at Temple Hall, York St John University, on 21st April at 7.30m. Entitled Giving Nature a Home, the talk will be given by Peter Holden MBE, a man with more than 40 years of experience working within natural world. To find out more, email peter.pj.reed@talk21.com

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If you're interested in world music, then you'll love this opportunity. York Community Gamelan are holding an open rehearsal and workshop on 14th April, 7.30-9pm, at the University of York. This will not only be a great chance to see the group perform, but also to try your own hand at Gamelan music. Visitors will be able to try the set of beautiful Javanese Gamelan bronze gongs and metallophones, to get a taste for what is involved. If you fancy having a go.  If you'd like to learn more about the group, email yorkgamelan@gmail.com

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SPORT REPORT with Dan Tait Each month Dan delivers his thoughts on local, national, and international sporting clashes. Pray silence.

Do you ever get a sense of de ja vu supporting York City? It seems that every year around this time I write about getting behind the Minstermen in their quest for survival (bar one impressive late run to the play-offs under Nigel Worthington after an abysmal first-half of the season). So it’s that time again when the proverbial over-sized lady clears her throat, although this time it’s going to be the toughest challenge

yet to prevent a return to the abyss (also known as the non-league) after a four year absence.

As a supporter you pinpoint certain fixtures in the football calendar as “Must-win”, and one of those was recently at Dagenham and Redbridge. The side rooted to the bottom of the football league; a team whose ground could pass as someone’s back garden, and without a home win all season….that is until York City came to town and succumbed to a 1-0 defeat. So when you cannot pick up even a solitary point there you either have severe problems, or have reached a turning point.

Knowledge of the rear

Fans have voiced their concern about the lack of experience in the back four. We really need an experienced head in there, someone who has played numerous football league games. A bit like John McCombe and Keith Lowe; the centre back partnership that we had during that aforementioned play-off run, who total 630 football league appearances between them yet were both released earlier in the campaign. The energy of youth has been the tactic of choice for manager Jackie McNamara, though reports he had scouted Haxby Under 12s recently has proved unfounded. Jokes aside, four massive home games in April will go a long way to help secure York City’s fate, or great escape (delete as appropriate), with matches against all promotion chasing sides; Leyton Orient (Saturday 2nd April), Wycombe Wanderers (Saturday 9th), Portsmouth (Tuesday 19th), and final home game of the campaign, Bristol Rovers (Saturday 30th).

Every year there seems to be some calls for improving different sports, from video replays in football to adding a windmill on the final hole at the Open, but now red and yellow cards are to be introduced in….cricket! Ideas put forward have included a 10 over sin bin, yet I didn’t realise cricket had a discipline problem. If you ask me, the yellow cards should be saved for those people at Scarborough festival, who seemingly decide to stand up and do the Macarena, all in the batsman’s eye line and wonder why play has stopped.

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Onto Boxing now, and is anyone else getting bored of every slightly hyped bout being picked for pay-per-view? As if it wasn’t enough we paid for the Tyson Fury Wladamir Klitschko bore fest, see David Haye blame an ailing toe injury for another turgid viewing with the same opponent, while ‘fight of the century’ Pacquiou Mayweather was as well received as a Noble Peace Prize for Katie Hopkins would be. That’s not to mention Audley Harrison’s best impression of the lion from Wizard of Oz costing £15, we now have had Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg serve up a fight with excitement on a par with an omnibus repeat of Eastenders. Many people point to the fact Quigg broke his jaw in Round Four, though I yawned so much I thought I had acquired the same injury.

Finally, tennis star Maria Sharapova has been found guilty of using performance enhancing drugs leading her sponsors Nike to pull the plug on their current deal after announcing they are distancing themselves from the Russian player.

Despite the distance they will no doubt still hear her when she next hits a backhand when the ban ends.

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If we were to tell you that Britain prefers whites, you might get a bit uncomfortable that your favourite free mag was tackling the race issue, and in the motoring section of all places! Well calm down, because the colour in question is actually do with newly registered cars, and how, for the third year running, white is at the top. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, white cars account for 21.4% of all newly registered vehicles, making it the top choice for the entire country (with the exception of the south-east where black is favoured – weirdos). The data has revealed that silver, once daubed on the body of a third of all new cars a decade ago, is dropping in popularity quickly, surpassed by bolder tones and brighter colours. But as white cars tend to show dirt to a greater extent than darker colours, does this mean that the roads will appear grimier? Or is this the start of a massive resurgence for the car cleaning industry? Quick, buy a bucket and sponge and advertise your services in these pages – you’re set to make a mint!

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TV OR NOT TV? When is the right time to buy a new TV? Well, unless yours has just slipped this mortal coil the answer will depend on your attitude to having the latest up-to-date model as much as it will depend on your budget. I am writing about this now because April is a key month in the TV retail calendar, because it’s the month that most of the leading brands will be looking to launch some of their shiny new models. This creates quite a buzz in the showrooms, as we sell off the last of the 2015 stock to make space for the new models. So it’s not a bad time to snap up a bargain if you are not too concerned about technology that is up to 12 months old!

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Having seen many of the new products already I can tell you there is much to look forward to this year. Here’s a few things to look out for: HDR, or high dynamic range, promises a huge leap forward in contrast which will make a big difference, particularly when watching in bright lighting conditions. We are also promised another leap forward in colour creation with 10-bit panels, helping to give us the most life-like pictures yet. Add to this gaming without the need for a console and the advances in Smart TV to make catch-up TV easier than ever, and we are hopefully looking at a busy year on the shop floor!

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Introduced from Mexico in the early 1800’s, and named after the Swiss botanist Jaques Denis Choisy, this aromatic, evergreen shrub is popular with gardeners thanks to its highly fragrant and abundant flowers.

More commonly known as ‘Mexican Orange Blossom’ or ‘Mock Orange’ due to the resemblance of the flowers to that of the normal orange plant both in shape and scent. As the name suggests the plant is native to southern North America from Arizona and south through to Mexico.

Choisya produces leathery, glossy green foliage and star shaped white flowers from late spring to summer. As mentioned the flowers are highly fragrant but the foliage when crushed gives off a distinctive aroma similar to that of Basil.

They are an easy to grow, low maintenance shrub making them ideal for both the novice and experienced gardener.

Throughout the year Choisya do not require a lot of pruning but to encourage a second flush of flowers in the autumn, deadhead flowers as soon as they start to drop their petals and cut back around half of the stems by about 12" once the flowers have faded. If you have any frost damaged stems these can be pruned back to where there is new growth but should only be done in the spring time.

Choisya should ideally be planted in early spring. Dig a hole as deep as the container the plant is in and twice the width and plant in firmly adding a handful of bonemeal to the compost as you fill it in. Once planted water the plant thoroughly. And most importantly, enjoy them!

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Some popular varieties of Choisya are C. ternata which produces yellowgreen, glossy leaves and a profusion of white flowers in April. If you want to give a splash of intense colour to your garden, C. ternata ‘Sundance’ has bright yellow foliage which will stand out in any garden to give a dramatic, colourful statement with showy white flowers from around May to June.

Choisya dewitteana ‘Aztec Pearl’ produces narrow, glossy light green foliage with pink flower buds that open to white in the spring.

These shrubs generally prefer sun or part shade in well drained soils and can reach heights of anywhere between 1m (3ft 3") to 3m (9ft 9") dependent on the variety. They produce a rounded habit and are very hardy. In the right conditions Choisya can reach their full size, but elsewhere they will benefit if sheltered from cold winds as this can damage the foliage and restrict the growth of the plant.

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Could you give me some advice on growing roses, please? They always grow very poorly in my garden.

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Roses are quite easy to grow and are remarkably tolerant. To achieve good results it is only necessary to get a few basic points right.

Roses respond well to some extra care and attention by being more floriferous and healthy.

Select a site with at least four hours of sunshine each day and where the roots will not be in competition with the roots of other plants. The exception to this rule are ramblers which grow well near trees. Roses will grow in a wide range of soil, but they do appreciate good soil preparation. The addition of well-rotted manure, garden compost, or soil improver before planting will help ensure strong growth.

The best way to have healthy roses is to choose disease-resistant varieties. Most English roses introduced over the last ten years have been bred for high disease resistance. However, some might still need our help. We always recommend feeding newly planted and established roses twice a year; at the beginning of the growing season in March to

April, and again in mid-Summer after the first flush of flowers. Use an organic-based rose fertiliser.

In the UK (and other places with relatively mild winters) January and February are the best months to prune. On all plants remove very weak, old, woody, dead, and diseased stems.

English roses, and other repeat-flowering shrub roses, should be cut-down by between a half and two thirds, but only thinned a little.

Roses are one of my favourite flowering plants. They light up any dull day!

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seed pods of lilies, and also attack fritillaries, nomocharis and polygonatum "solomon's seal".

From April onwards both adults and larvae feed voraciously and cause considerable damage when conditions favour them. Adult beetles overwinter in the soil and move up into lilies and other plants from late march onwards. Over several months each female lays 200-300 eggs on leaves and stems. Larvae hatch about ten days after the eggs are laid and feed for about a month before going to the soil to spin silken cocoons in which they pupate.

There is normally only one adult generation each year, but overwintering adults continue to emerge from the soil up to June, so that eggs, adults, larvae and pupae may all be present throughout late spring and summer. Keep a clear watch on susceptible plants from April onwards and remove and destroy any beetles, eggs or larvae that appear.

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Fresh rhubarb has had a bit of a revival in recent years. What was something of a minority fruit (okay, so it’s strictly a vegetable, but to me anything that can be eaten with custard is a fruit) is now enjoying renewed popularity. Long, pale pink stalks, topped with yellow leaves, are now a regular feature of supermarket aisles, especially in late winter and spring when it is in season.

It is possible to force your own rhubarb by excluding daylight. Covering with an old upturned dustbin is an easy option. This will give pink stems and yellow leaves but, as it doesn’t really provide much additional heat, the stalks won’t be ready any sooner than those grown in the open. It also exhausts the clump so there will be fewer stalks for the rest of the season or following years.

You can’t easily grow rhubarb outside in the garden like that for sale in the shops. Grown in daylight rhubarb will have deep green leaves and red or red/green stalks. It will also take well into the spring to crop often, if the spring is cool, giving no stalks worth picking until well into April.

If you want early rhubarb then it’s best to grow an early cropping type. Many people assume rhubarb is rhubarb, and are surprised that there are different varieties. In fact hundreds of different ones have been developed, although few are now available for sale in garden centres or grown commercially.

eArly riSer For me the outstanding variety is Timperley Early mainly because, as its name indicates, it is always the earliest to crop. Although I’ve other rhubarb types, this is the one that can be relied on to produce stalks in March without any encouragement other than a manure mulch in late winter. The early stalks are long and red and usually of a good thickness. Later in the spring some do tend to go a little green. At this point I tend to

start picking some of my other varieties, especially the strong growing but much later cropping Victoria.

If you’ve inherited rhubarb that is ready early in spring, chances are that it’s a Timperley Early. If you haven’t got any rhubarb and would like to give it a try this is the one to go for. Young plants are fairly easily obtainable at garden centres. You can plant at any time of year, but spring is best as plants for sale should have strong new leaves so you can check whether they are a good buy.

diVided we STANd Rhubarb can also be propagated by dividing old clumps. Indeed, most established clumps benefit from division every four to five years as this tends to give them new vigour. The time for this is midwinter when plants are dormant. Dig up an entire clump (the technical terms is ‘crown’), then chop into several pieces with a sharp spade. Each piece should have at least one good bud or growing point at the top. Plant each piece firmly several feet from its neighbours. Be kind in the spring and don’t pull any stalks to help the new plants establish.

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Our first day apart My first day back at Your Local Link was incredibly bitter sweet.

The dreaded day had finally arrived.

Shay, my one and a half year old, was about to embark on his first day at the childminders. We walked slowly up to the door, and I anticipated tears with a huge ball of dread in my stomach.

I felt incredibly guilty leaving my little boy at the childminders, and selfishly hoped he might miss me

a little bit too. I’m happy to report that there wasn’t a single tear shed. He simply gave me a smile and waltzed off to play with the other children. (The settling in sessions worked a treat!)

The Your Local Link staff are a supportive bunch, so I got through my nausea-inducing first day much easier than I expected. Throughout the day I was sent pictures of Shay doing different activities which was so reassuring and lovely, but part of me felt a little bit envious: I wanted to do all that with him. I was so used to spending every second of the day with him, and making every decision.

As time has gone on I’ve felt far less guilty about leaving Shay; he’s learnt so many new activities and developed into such a confident young man.

So my advice is this: Yes, it’s really hard letting go, but having freedom and talking to adults for a change is quite nice. My little one has come on in leaps and bounds; to be honest it was easier than I thought it was going to be.

Good to know St John Ambulance’s latest campaign, ‘Nursery Rhymes Inc, teaches parents life-saving skills.

The video starring nursery rhyme characters teaches parents how to do CPR on a baby who is unconscious and not breathing.

It’s hopefully something none of us will ever need, but definitely important to know. Research by St John Ambulance showed that only one in four parents in Yorkshire and Humber would know how to correctly administer baby CPR.  To watch the Nursery Rhymes Inc video and to book on a course, visit: www.sja.org.uk/ NurseryRhymesInc

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Parents will be pleased to know that York has been chosen as one of eight pilot areas to try out the new increased 30 hours free childcare funding.

Parents of three to four year olds currently qualify for 15 hours childcare, 38 weeks a year. £13 million has been invested by the government to allow the chosen councils to double to amount of hours paid to nurseries from 15 to 30.

Vanessa Warn, owner of Little Green Rascal’s Organic Day Nursery, advised parents to make the most of this fab opportunity: “Book those extra sessions now for September. The availability of the hours and

I’ve found recently that getting a nappy on my little boy can be a race against time. After the wriggling, screaming and crawling in the opposite direction of the nappy changing facility is over, there’s a very small window of time to get said fresh nappy on before the not-soglorious golden arch of wee appears once more. The joys of changing my little cherub is a work out in itself (think of calories burnt!) but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

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“This is a really exciting opportunity for York to continue its outstanding contribution in childcare and to ensure that York childcare providers are sustainable for a successful future of providing exceptional learning opportunities and outcomes for all our children,” she added.

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If your minds are already turning to the summer and that bikini you've had your eye on since December, perhaps its also time to think about unwanted hair. No longer a painful plethora of plucking, we hear from Skin Doctor about their painless and remarkable hair removal treatments.

Put the tweezers away and ditch the razor, because laser treatment is the perfect solution for woman looking to permanently and painlessly remove that unwanted hair. Our bespoke and professional treatments work well on all skin types and colours and are highly effective on the face, legs, arms, underarms, chest, back, and bikini area.

But it isn't just women who might be self-conscious about those embarrassing stray hairs either. Laser Hair Removal works just as well for men, and an increasing number of chaps are booking session to rid themselves once and for all of that ghastly hairy back.

SiNG A dUeT Skin Doctor are proud to announce that they are now offering the brand new Lumenis Duet Hair Removal System, which has only just arrived in the UK after taking America by storm.

The treatments are exceptionally fast, painless, and – of course – permanent, and are also offered at a very affordable price. Treatments start from just £45 and are carried out right here in our city-centre clinic on Blossom Street.

Lumenis' High Speed LightSheer Duet recently featured on ABC's Good Morning America Health TV show, and has been hailed as the new gold standard for Laser Hair Removal. The hairremoving laser is swept over the specific area of skin, gradually destroying the hair follicles while leaving the skin undamaged. A typical treatment

session takes around ten minutes and all you will feel is a mild, warm sensation of pins and needles. Some patients see the results instantly, while others might have to wait a short while depending on their hair growth cycle. ...GoNe ToMorrow The number of treatments you need all depends on your type of hair and how well your body responds. But one thing is sure; in no time at all the sun will be shining and you'll be set to strut your stuff beneath it with a new-found confidence.

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Dubbed ‘the non-surgical facelift’, this award winning facial, offered by Kuki Spa, uses a micro-current to re-educate, tone, and firm muscles in the skin to soften fine lines and wrinkles. The CACI facial is ideal for those who aren’t quite ready to go under the knife, or those who would happily run for the hills rather than resort to cosmetic surgery. CACI is the original non-surgical face and body lifting treatment, and with over 20 years of medical research behind it, it is completely safe and painless. CACI Ultimate Anti-Ageing & Deep Wrinkle 90 minute Facial is £75 at Kuki, with 10% discount for a course of five, and 15% off for a course of ten.  Call 659007 or visit www.kukispa.com

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After joining her local Slimming World group in New Earswick five years ago, Lou Knott dropped three dress sizes and lost a two stone.

Now Lou is using her success to shape a whole new career helping other people change their lives for the better as well. Lou trained as a Consultant for Slimming World, the UK’s leading slimming club, took over the running of the club in New Earswick, and is now opening a second group at St. Aelreds Community Centre, Tang Hall. Lou says, “Even though my friend practically dragged me into my first Slimming World group, I was blown away from the start. I felt immediately at ease, and by the end of my first session I was so inspired. I can’t wait to help even more people achieve their dream weight. It’s the most rewarding job ever!”  Lou’s new Slimming World group will be held every Wednesday at 9.30 & 11.30am. Call 07846 350454.

With this advert valid to 30/04/2016 (excluding Fitness Pilates) At HHow Fit we understand that exercise can be boring if it's too repetitive, which is why we run a variety of classes and why we change the content of the classes on a regular basis. Catering for all levels of fitness in our friendly and supportive classes, while still having Fun. ¤ Aerobics and Toning This classic form of exercise does exactly what it says. We take simple moves that all can do and create a workout that makes you know you have exercised, followed by adaptable toning exercises that increase your muscular strength and endurance, resulting in a toned body, inch loss and increased fat burning capabilities. We use uplifting music that will inspire you on many levels and we make sure everything you do is safe and effective. The most important thing is that you will have fun! ¤ Fitness Pilates Fitness Pilates is an exercise program designed to improve posture, balance and strength and we are proud to offer it in York and the surrounding areas. Fitness Pilates helps focus on the core muscles, abdominals and back muscles. It can help to correct and improve your posture through specific exercises. Research has shown that regular Fitness Pilates exercises can improve back strength immensely. ¤ Split Fit ( Cardio fat burning followed by body conditioning, a 1 hour class) This is an hour long session, comprising of 30 minutes of cardio followed by 30 minutes of body conditioning. Split Fit includes 4 class styles - HiiT/Fitness Pilates, Boxing Aerobics/Legs Bums Tums, Cardio Aerobics/ Kettlebells and Boogie Fit/Core Conditioning. ¤ FitSteps/Boogie Fit It’s time to put on your dancing shoes, even if you can’t dance, as Helen teaches you how to go Strictly mad with the addition of FitSteps!

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Quality lessons for babies to adults Quality lessons for babies to adults For more information call: 01904 552424 For more information call: 01904 552424 Email: yearsley.pool@york.gov.uk Email: yearsley.pool@york.gov.uk or energise@york.gov.uk energise@york.gov.uk Visit: or www.yearsleypool.co.uk Visit: www.yearsleypool.co.uk or www.energiseyork.com or www.energiseyork.com

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How Are yoU feeliNG?

Feel better at the York Health and Healing Festival Returning for the 9th year, the festival will take over York Racecourse from 16th to 17th April. Both your body and mind will feel refreshed after a visit to the festival, which will see many speakers and workshops exploring physical and mental wellbeing. This year sees the return of Chrissie Astell, the “Angel Expert”, talking on each day, and also author Sandy C Newbigging speaking on 'Waking up to Wellness & Success' and signing his book, Body Calm. There are other inspirational workshops and talks by some fabulous exhibitors, so to discover more...  Visit www.healthhealingfestivals.co.uk/york

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… at the Balloon Tree Farmshop If you’re making the most of the spring by hitting your favourite organic farm shop, The Balloon Tree in Gate Helmsley, you’ll no doubt be taking the kids along for the ride. Fortunately the wee anklebiters are in for an even bigger treat than before, since the farm had their adventure playground enlarged and updated. Now there is even more for the sprogs to get into, with a new Wendy house on two levels, a miniature digger, and a climbing frame with a climbing net! Yes, we love their home-grown veg and organic meat, but let’s be honest... you’re more excited about the little digger, aren’t you? Also join in the Easter Egg Trail from 25th March until 10th April, 9.30am 4.30pm every day. Take a trip over today.  Visit www.theballoontree.co.uk

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The whole city is the gallery for York Open Studios A big welcome awaits you at the 2016 York Open Studios, when nearly 100 artists and craftspeople will open up their studios across two weekends in April, 15th-17th, and then again on 23rd-24th. Take a peek behind the scenes at the workshops of painters, potters, sculptors, jewellers, and a host of other artists whilst following the trail of studios in and around York. Check the website for a map of all the studios and to find out more about the artists.  Visit www.yorkopenstudios.co.uk

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...and so might your kids, at Piglets Adventure Farm Park With brand new attractions, cute baby animals, and exciting new activities, there is plenty to see and do this Easter at Piglets Adventure Farm. From 25th March to 10th April, little egg hunters can take part in the Great Easter Egg Hunt. Find hidden chicks around the farm, grab an egg from each one, and then receive a special treat. In addition to the Easter Egg-stravaganza fun there is the newly opened Piglet Maternity Ward, where you can get up close with the pigs, meet expectant mums and if you are lucky see piglets being born! Other egg-citing activities include lambing live, lamb bottle feeding, baby chicks, Chicken Flappin’ and the Magic Hatter returns with his comedy magic and springtime silliness!  Visit www.pigletsfarmpark.co.uk or call 499700

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Prepare for blast off at The Yorkshire Air Museum Time to blow the winter cobwebs out of some tailpipes! If you love aeroplanes, aviation history, and REALLY LOUD ENGINES, this is the event for you. The Yorkshire Air Museum is set to hold their first Thunder Day of 2016 on 3rd April, when a selection of the aircraft will be firing up their engines. Expect to see a combination of big piston engines and jet powered behemoths all coming to life for the first time this year. Sure to be a spectacular day, even if your interest in planes has previously been only with the paper variety.  Visit www.yorkshireairmuseum.org

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ONGOING EVENTS YORK MYSTERY PLAYS TICKETS ON SALE. The York Mystery Plays are back… on a very grand scale! Taking place this summer in York Minster, the epic story will be retold by a new company of expert theatre makers, along with a cast of local actors and Game of Thrones and Coronation Street star Philip McGinley. To book, visit www.yorkminster.org/ mysteryplays2016 or call 623568.

REOPENING, Merchant Adventurer’s Hall. Following the recent devastating flooding, the hall has been renovated and reopened.

To celebrate they are offering halfprice admission for York residents.

Call 654818.

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.

Explore the social history and fascinating stories of the people who made York the UK’s home of chocolate. Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com

UNTIL JUNE FLYING SCOTSMAN SEASON, National Railway Museum. The world’s most famous locomotive has finally been restored to its former glory and to celebrate the NRM are holding many special events, displays and activities. To find out more, visit www.nrm.org.uk/flyingscotsman

UNTIL 26th JUNE A Century of Shoes: The Rise & Fall of the Georgian Heel, Fairfax House.

From the fanciful footwear of the wealthiest, to the functional mules of the ‘down at heel’, this new exhibition reveals the fashion and function of Georgian footwear and celebrates the visual splendour and dramatic forms of the opulent and extravagant Georgian era. Visit www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk

UNTIL 25th September NEWBY HALL 2016 SEASON, near Ripon. The beautiful stately home is open once again for the season. Tour the house, wander through the grounds, and visit the many events taking place this year.

Visit www.newbyhall.com or call 0845 4504068.

Yorkshire’s Spring Fair

L I V E 8th - 10th April 2016 York Racecourse Yorkshire’s biggest Homes, Gardens, Food, Shopping & Lifestyle Exhibition

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

£5 ADVANCE • £7 ON THE DOOR • £5 CONCESSIONS

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UNTIL 28th MAY LIFE STILLS, Lotte Inch Gallery, Bootham, 10am - 6pm (WednesdaySaturday). The exhibition will feature breath-taking work from York based painter Amy Rose Clyfan as well as Michael Kirkman, Alexandra Leadbeater and Becky Adams with special art-star guests Edward Burra and Ivon Hitchens. Call 848660.

UNTIL 8th MAY FAMILIES & OTHER ANIMALS, Kentmere House Gallery, Scarcroft Hill. An exhibition of new paintings

by Susan Bower. Open weekends of 2nd-3rd, 16th-17th, 23rd-24th April & 7th-8th May. Call 656507.

UNTIL 10th APRIL EASTER TRAIL, Burton Agnes Hall, 11am-4pm. Children are invited to take part in an Easter trail around the magnificent grounds of the Hall, solving clues while exploring the extensive gardens. Once the conundrum has been solved, every child will receive an Easter treat. Visit www.burtonagnes.com

make chocolate boxes and enjoy a stroll in the garden overlooking the chocolate factory. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/goddards UNTIL 10th APRIL Easter Egg Trail, The Balloon Tree Farm Shop. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

REGISTER BEFORE 4th APRIL ST LEONARD’S HOSPICE MIDNIGHT WALK – PYJAMA PARTY. Register now for this year’s ladies-only night-time walk to raise funds for the hospice. Taking place on 4th June from York College.

UNTIL 10th APRIL EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA, Piglets Adventure Farm Park, 10am5.30pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

UNTIL 10th APRIL Terry’s ChocFest, Goddards House & Garden, Tadcaster Road, Wednesday-Sunday, 10.30am-5pm.

Eat, smell, drink and discover more about chocolate over the Easter holidays. Have a go at the chocolate orange trail or find out more about the Terry chocolate business in the 10 minute bite-sized talks. Also,

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UNTIL 26 JUNE MYSTERY, MAGIC AND MIDNIGHT FEASTS EXHIBITION, Scarborough Art Gallery. This is the first ever major exhibition celebrating the life and work of cerebrated children’s author Enid Blyton. On tour to Scarborough Art Gallery, this exciting exhibition has been created by Seven Stories, National Centre for Children's Books. Many exhibits will be on public display for the first time, revealing Blyton's creative imagination and the events that shaped her life and storytelling. Visit. scarboroughmuseumstrust.com

25th 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 Visit www. stleonardshospice. org.uk or fill out the entry form on page 4.

26th-28th EASTER FAIR & GIANT EGG HUNT, Castle Howard. The grounds will be filled with all the fun of the fair with traditional rides including carousel, chair-o-planes, swing boats and a helter-skelter.

Meet Molly the Easter Rabbit who will be exploring the gardens and

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join in the fun with interactive children’s entertainers ‘the lost explorers’. Try your luck at fairground games, have your face painted and set off on a hunt to find the giant eggs hidden about the gardens with giant flowers to spot along the way too.

Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

APRIL COACH TRIPS, Aklams Coaches.

Enjoy a new set of coach trips this month, including Alton Towers on the 4th, Disneyland Paris on the 5th, and Cadbury World on the 7th. For more information, and to book, call 01482 887666.

3rd An Afternoon with Dean Windass, Haxby Sports Bar, North Lane, Haxby, 2pm. Known as one of the best speakers on the circuit, Dean will provide a very humorous insight into his life both on and off the pitch, discussing his rise from very humble beginnings in Hull, to Premiership football.

Call 07875 939567.

3rd Malija, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. Highly respected and innovative bandleaders in their own right, these talented musicians bring together a programme featuring original material. Call 658338.

5th, 7th, 9th & 10th OPEN EVENTS, Wigginton Tennis Club. Go along to try out the club’s facilities for yourself. For times of sessions, call 07787 989299.

5th FIVE MILE WALK, meeting at Dutch House, Crayke, 9.30am. The River Foss Society welcomes all to join them for a circular walk, with an optional meal afterwards.

Call 764702.

6th Willow Fox Workshop, Beningbrough Hall, 10am-4pm.

During this Willow workshop, you can have a go at weaving your own fox to display in your garden. Booking essential. Call 07944 474608.

7-9pm, on 21st. Visit www.ladieswho.co.uk 8th-10th Living North LIVE, York Racecourse. A fabulous and fun day out with unique and inspiring ideas for your home and garden, delicious food and unique accessories you won’t find anywhere else. Enjoy the Chef Demonstration Theatre, the LIVE Lounge, The Great Outdoors area, Interiors Hall, as well as Gifts and Shopping, and the festival of Food. Visit www.livingnorth.com/events

6th The Barley Hall Servants, Barley Hall, 11am-3pm. The award winning volunteers, the Barley Hall Servants, are back to offer an extra treat for visitors to Barley Hall, bringing history to life showcasing the life of servants in the late medieval period. Call 615505.

8th-9th OPEN WEEKEND, Holgate Windmill, 11am-4pm. Visit the working restored windmill to learn all about it, and if the wind is blowing the sails will turn! Visit www.holgatewindmill.org

6th Ladies Who...Latte, Missoula.

Meet up with like-minded ladies for a natter and a network. Also enjoy a networking event at Hotel du Vin,

9th Ceilidh, Strensall Village Hall, 7.30-10.45pm. Band Alterego will play, and Graham Purnell will call the event. A light supper and teas

© National Trust Images/Sue Jordan. Registered Charity Number 205846.

2nd & 9th Little Diggers, DIG, 10-11am.

Aimed at children two to five years old, there will be animals to spot, flowers to find and games to play.

They can even have a go at some seasonal crafts! To book, call 615505.

2nd Albany Trio, Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, 7.30pm. The Late Music performance includes music by Rebecca Clarke, Helen Grime, Judith Weir, Nicola LeFanu, Sadie Harrison and a New Work by David Lancaster.

Visit www.latemusic.org

Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens

Easter weekend Friday 25 - Monday 28 March

family time

Join bunny on the egg hunt, decorate an egg competition plus egg and spoon races.

Small charge for some activities.

01904 472027 nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough

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9th Coffee Morning, Bluebird Care, Devonshire Court, Clifton Moor.10am-12noon.

Bluebird Care have two cyclists travelling from Land’s End to John O’Groats, calling in at their offices on the way. Stop by at the coffee morning and meet the cyclists.

Call 691992.

10th & 17th SUNDAY WORK PARTIES, Rawcliffe Meadows. Join the Friends of Rawcliffe meadows for some debris clearing on the 10th, and then on the 17th for some wildflower planting in the cornfield. Visit www. rawcliffemeadows.wordpress.com 10th Towton Battlefield Walk, meeting at The Rockingham Arms, Towton, 10.30am. Join Towton Battlefield Society for a tour of the historic site. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Walk is approx. three miles long. Dogs on leads are welcome. To book, email chairman@towton.org.uk

10th SPECIALIST PLANT FAIR, Newburgh Priory, 11am-4pm. Peruse the many plants, while enjoying the house, grounds, and tearooms as well. Call 01347 868372.

10th Sir Scallywag and the Battle of Stinky Bottom, National centre for Early Music, 11.30am & 1.30pm. A brilliant new children’s concert, based on Giles Andreae’s latest Sir Scallywag story, with classical music by award-winning Children’s Composer in Residence, Paul Rissmann. To book, call 658338.

Annual General Meeting, preceded by on 'Wild Flowers of the Road Vergers in North Yorkshire’ by Dr Margaret Atherden. Non-members welcome. Call 762289.

15th-17th, & 23rd-24th APRIL York Open Studios, across York. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

13th CLANDESTINE CAKE CLUB, 7pm. Vintage cakes theme. Bake, eat and talk about cake. Meet in a secret location only revealed to those who book a place. Fun social evening, totally free. Book at www.clandestinecakeclub.co.uk

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and coffee will be served, all in aid of Keep Your Pet; a collaboration between Age UK York, Age UK Selby, and the RSPCA York. Call 490440.

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13th AGM, Strensall & Towthorpe Village Hall, 7pm. The River Foss Society

14th-17th THE HARROGATE ANTIQUE & FINE ART FAIR, Harrogate International Centre, 11am-6pm (5pm Sun). Exhibitors are selected on a basis of quality, integrity and knowledge, and as many areas of antiques as possible are represented to give the fair a vital and diverse profile. Call 01823 323363.

Daytones Barbershop Singers, Wigginton Recreation Hall, 2pm. Haxby and Wigginton U3A present the performance, complete with refreshments. Email dorothy.croft10@gmail.com 15th Occasional Fridays Concert, York Unitarian Chapel, 12.30pm. York Unitarians present Catherine Strachan on cello, and David Hammond on piano. Email adie@adiewilson.co.uk

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16TH-17TH york HeAlTH ANd HeAliNG feSTiVAl, York Racecourse. Find out more in our events Hotlist.

16TH-17TH SPriNG CUP BoB SMiTH roAd rACerS, Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough. Enjoy two days of motorcycling action.

Call 01723 373000.

16TH liTTer PiCk AloNG THe riVer foSS, meeting at the footbridge opposite Morrison’s, Foss Islands Road, 9.30am. Join the River Foss Society for a litter pick. Wear protective clothing and gloves.

Call 490081.

16TH ArT eXHiBiTioN ANd SAle, Methodist Church Hall, Haxby & Wigginton, 10am-4pm. Haxby and Wigginton Art Group present their annual art exhibition and sale of their latest work. Email patdclements@icloud.com 16TH york CAreerS fAir, The King’s Manor, 11am-3pm. This is a great occasion to bring together local employers, education and training providers with local people and

potential candidates within York and the surrounding areas. Call 328451.

17TH driffield CHAriTy TrACTor rUN, Driffield Fire Station, from 8.30am. Watch the tractors whizz by - all in aid of a worthy cause. To find out more, or to enter yourself, call 07796 956323.

17TH weSTie wAlk, The Knavesmire, 3pm. One and all can enjoy a gentle stroll with their westies in aid of the dog charity Westie Rescue. Meeting at the Bishopthrope side of the Knavesmire, the walk will be a tonne of fun and a great chance to make new friends. Email vicsmith39@btinternet.com 18TH willow PiG workSHoP, Beningbrough Hall, 10am-4pm.

The Willow pig workshop is a fun and relaxing introduction to willow sculpting techniques, and at the end of the day you can take away your very own woven pig! Booking essential. Call 07944 474608.

23rd-24TH riPley ANiQUe fAir, The Town Hall, Ripley. A quality fair with decorative antiques, pottery, porcelain, glass, paintings, metal ware, jewellery, and home-made refreshments. Call 01423 889163.

25TH APril-9TH MAy TUliP feSTiVAl, Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum, Pocklington. In association with Bloms Bulbs, the hall will be displaying a kaleidoscope of more than 14,000 bulbs spread over nine acres of gardens.

Call 01759 307125.

28TH NATioNAl rAilwAy MUSeUM lATeS, National Railway Museum.

A night at the museum with a roaring 1920s twist! Travel back in style to an era full of fun and flappers! From cocktail making to whiskey tasting, and Charleston dancing to object handling, enjoy a Flying Scotsman themed evening. With a fun focus on the 1920s, there will be live music and craft in this child-free night at the museum. 1920s attire is encouraged.

Visit www.nrm.org.uk

28TH Go york leCTUre, Fountains Lecture Theatre, York St John University, 6pm. As part of this year's Go York Lecture Series, the university are welcoming back a number of Alumni to create interactive and inspirational talks; this time, Robert Hiscox. Call 876654.

29TH lUNCHTiMe CoNCerT, York Unitarian Chapel, 12.30pm.

York Unitarians present York Guitar Quartet.Email adie@adiewilson.co.uk 30TH APril-2Nd MAy ANNUAl ArT eXHiBiTioN, Newton on Ouse Parish Hall, 10am4pm. Newton on Ouse Art Group is holding their Annual Art Exhibition, including ‘The Little Picture Show’, with small, affordable, and mounted but unframed - paintings.

Call 702590.

30TH Coffee & CrAfTS, Sheriff Hutton Village Hall, 10am-4pm. In aid of the RNLI have a fun day perusing the stalls. Sellers also invited.

Call 491133.

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30th FESTIVAL OF SPEED, Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough. If you love fast things with engines, you’ll have a blast. Call 01723 373000.

MAY 6th-8th & 13th-15th MAY Late Spring Steam Gala, North York Moor Railways, Pickering Station. Two great weekends for steam enthusiasts who visit the North Yorkshire Moors Railway this spring, with a number of steam locomotives on the line. Scarborough & District Railway Modellers will be displaying model layouts in the Learning Centre at Pickering Station, while M & J Tongue Nurseries will have a large selection of plants available. Visit www.nymr.co.uk

7th Annual Plant Sale, St Mary's Church Hall, Haxby, 10am-12noon.

Enjoy the plant sale and refreshments.

Donated plants can be left at the hall the night before, 4-7pm. Email wiggi168@icloud.com 8th Visit to Howsham Water Mill, meeting at 11.15am. Join the River Foss Society on a trip to the 18th century mill. Bring a picnic.

To book, call 766196 or email junecard700@gmail.com 14th-15th Spring Plant Sale, Beningbrough Hall, 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 be happy to answer your green fingered questions. Call 472027.

15th Vintage Rally, Burton Agnes Hall, 11am-4pm.

The East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club will be showcasing their stunning collection of classic vehicles, fundraising for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Call 01262 490324.

21st York Rocks Against Cancer, Grand Operas House, 7pm. The host for this year’s event will be Chris Chittell - Eric Pollard of Emmerdale. Fellow Emmerdale stars Gemma Atkinson, Michelle Hardwick and Laura Norton will make up the talented trio Emmerdolls, and also on the bill will be the New York Brass Band, The Superlicks, Sister Madly, The Attitude Dance Club, and Minster Conspiracy. Proceeds from the event will go towards York Against Cancer’s important work in cancer care, research and education. To book, call 0844 8713024.

30th April to 2nd May Scarecrow Trail in Dunnington. Come and enjoy our Village and find the Scarecrows.

Trail maps and refreshments available from the Tower Room of St Nicholas Church 10.00 to 4.00 Saturday and Monday, 12.00 to 3.00 on Sunday.

Contact Judith Hewitt 01904488331 for more information.

FOREST LIVE, Dalby Forest, Pickering.

24th JUNE Guy Garvey 25th JUNE John Newman 26th JUNE Kaiser Chiefs To book, call 03000 680400.

EVERY DAY SHAMBLES MARKET, 9am5pm. Over 100 stalls where you will find locally sourced award-winning 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 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

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St Petersburg Hermitage Ensemble, St Mary’s Church, Haxby, 7.30pm. A welcome return concert by the Russian Orthodox and Folk Music troupe. To book, call 760150.

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 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 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 liGHTwATer VAlley, near Ripon. Escape to Lightwater Valley and discover the excitement of a day bursting with thrills, chills and adventure. Visit www.lightwatervalley.co.uk

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 499275.

BAllooN Tree fArM SHoP, Gate Helmsley. A great day out for all the family! Dine in the newly renovated 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. Visit www.theballoontree.co.uk

AllerTHorPe lAkelANd PArk, Allerthorpe. Set in 53 acres of grounds and lakes, the site offers a variety of watersports as well as a campsite and Lakeside cafe. Visit www.allerthorpelakelandpark.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 615505.

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 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.bar-convent.org.uk 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 Book Now! wriTiNG roMANTiC CoMedy, The Grange Hotel. WriteStars is back at the Grange Hotel with a day of love, creativity, and lots of laughter.

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by Jane Lovering and Rhoda Baxter. Book before 1st April for discounted rate of £85. Email info@writestars.co.uk or call 020 70252538.

reGUlAr eVeNTS eVery MoNdAy SelBy MArkeT, Selby. A great market in the middle of the colourful little town. Call 07808 768186. eVery TUeSdAy QUiZ NiGHT, Huntington Sports Club, 8.30pm. Call 769138. 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 411821. eVery fridAy, SATUrdAy & SUNdAy liVe MUSiC, Acorn Sports and Social Club, Dringhouses. Great live acts playing every weekend. Call 330351. froM 17TH APril eVery SUNdAy GiANT CArBooT SAle, Home Farm, Wigginton, YO32 2RD, 7am-1pm. A great carboot sale with lots of space, toilets and refreshments. Call 768463. eVery NiGHT GHoST TrAil of york, West Doors of York Minster, 7.30pm. Dare

Visit: www.yourlocallink. co.uk/food-and-drink and see all the great places to dine.

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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.

Huntington Library welcome all for a drink and a chat. Email friendsofhuntingtonlibrary@gmail. com 2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH WEDDING OPEN EVENINGS, The Grange Hotel, Clifton. Visit the gorgeous country house in the city and discover what it could offer your special day. Call 644744.

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2nd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH York IVC, Ackhorne pub, St. Martin’s Lane. A member-run social club in York offering a varied events programme. Call 07922 558483.

2nd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH YORK WINE CIRCLE, Huntington Community Centre, 7.45pm. a small group of amateur wine makers who enjoy learning about, making, and tasting both home-made and

LIVE MUSIC, The Golden Fleece, Pavement. A different band or artist every night. Call 625171.

1st MONDAY OF EACH MONTH Coffee Morning, Huntington Library, Garth Road, Huntington, 1-am-12noon. The Friends of

2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH Ryedale Jazz Club, Beansheaf Hotel , Pickering, 8-10.30pm. A traditional Jazz session with a wellestablished band.

Call 01653 668614.

2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH SUPPORT MEETING, York Sports Club, Shipton Road, 7pm. Parkinson’s UK York branch meet every month for talks, fun and the occasional quiz.

Call 0844 2253634.

2nd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH THE WI ACOMB BRANCH, Acomb Methodist, 7.30pm. Enjoy guest speakers and great company.

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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 784274.

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 380038.

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you cross the centuries and discover York’s spine-chilling history? Visit www.ghosttrail.co.uk or call 633276.

Grand Opera House To book: 0844 8713024.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (26th-30th April) X-Factor winner Joe McElderry dons the coveted coat! Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me.

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European holidays also include travel with P&O Ferries from/to Hull in inside cabins and with meals on board.

For more details of these holidays and many more, why not pop in to the Travel Shop at 13 Mickelgate, York. Alternatively, ring our brochure hotline on 01904 626050 or visit our website www.acklamscoaches.co.uk.

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leT iT Be (4TH-9TH APril) 'Come Together' and experience the iconic music of The Beatles with Let it Be, the spectacular concert jam-packed with over 40 of The Beatles greatest hits. Direct from the West End, this international hit show celebrates the legacy of the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band. roCky Horror SHow (11TH-16TH APril) The world's favourite rock 'n' roll musical is back by popular demand to thrill you once again with its frothy fun and naughty moments! Following over 40 years of worldwide productions, Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party!

THe MAGiC of MoTowN (23rd APril) Revel in hit after hit as the incredible, all-new for 2016, theatrical treat with a huge cast marks 50 years of Reach Out and a decade of continuing the legend of solid-gold artistes the Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Isley Brothers,

Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and many more.

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BrideSHeAd reViSiTed (22Nd-30TH APril) It’s 1943. Finding himself in familiar territory within the English countryside, Charles Ryder confronts memories of his first youthful encounter with Brideshead Castle and its assortment of eccentric inhabitants. York Theatre Royal and English Touring Theatre will produce an elegant, evocative and vivid adaptation of the much-loved story to premiere at York Theatre Royal before taking it on a UK tour.

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Visit www.yorkminster.org MySTery PlAyS (26TH MAy-30TH JUNe) The York Mystery Plays dramatise the greatest story ever told – from the creation of heaven and earth to the last judgement. It’s a story of good vearsus evil, of life and death and of love, betrayal, loss and hope.

HMS PiNAfore (9TH APril) Jorvik Gilbert and Sullivan Company present the classic show, along with a selection of Gilbert and Sullivan favourites. Captain Corcoran, the Captain of the H.M.S Pinafore, is delighted that his daughter, Josephine, is sought in marriage by Sir Joseph Porter KCB, Britain’s First Lord of the Admiralty. However, with Sir Joseph’s arrival aboard the H.M.S Pinafore imminent, Captain Corcoran is horrified to discover that Josephine is in love with Ralph Rackstraw, a common sailor!

JoSePH rowNTree THeATre Visit www.jrtheatre.co.uk

HAPPy ANd GlorioUS (13TH-16TH APril) York Musical Theatre Company present a musical spectacular celebrating 90 years of music for the Queen’s Birthday.

MeeT Me iN ST loUiS (27TH-30TH APril) New Earswick Musicals is to stage the York Premier of this amazing musical

set against the backdrop of the World’s Fair in St Louis..... Why not follow a year in the life of The Smith family, which will make you laugh and no doubt cry...... with fantastic songs like Trolley Song, The Boy Next Door and Meet Me in St Louis.

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A NiGHT of dirTy dANCiNG (8TH APril) Re-live the passion, indulge in the romance and celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack of all time: She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Do You Love Me, I’ve Had The Time of My Life and many more.

Nobody puts you in a corner... riVerdANCe 21 (12TH-14TH APril) With an incredible two decades of global success since the show first burst into the public’s heart at the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin in 1994, this is an unmissable chance for UK audiences to reconnect with what the IRISH TIMES rightly described as ‘the original... the best’.

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Visit www.swanseacityopera.com lA BoHeMe (29TH APril) It’s Christmas Eve in Paris. A young poet, an artist and a philosopher are celebrating in their flat. Then comes a knock at the door, a lost key and an accidental touch of cold hands in the dark, and so begins one of the greatest romances of all opera. Swansea City Opera perform one of Puccini’s greatest.

STePHeN JoSePH THeATre Visit www.sjt.uk.com

GerMAN SkerrieS (13TH-16TH APril) A friendship, a marriage, a holiday, a death – German Skerries fills the stage with the meetings and departures that make us human. This is the first visit to the SJT for Up In Arms (Off West End Award winner and nine times nominee) – a touring theatre company led by director Alice Hamilton and writer Barney Norris.

SHAfTed! (18TH-23rd APril) John Godber’s epic new play traces what happened to miner Harry and his wife Dot in the thirty years after the miners’ strikes.

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John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett Kinofolk: Sigur Ros – Heima Simo YPS Cafe Scientifique Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School Shake, Rattle 'N' Roll!

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If you're taking a trip out of the city to bask in the glory of a Yorkshire springtime, be sure to weight your anchor in Thorton le Clay. Nestled in the pretty village is your new home from home, The White Swan; a family-owned pub with a lot to brag about. Serving fresh home-cooked food every day, sourced from the finest of local produce, The White Swan offers a very warm welcome and the perfect cosy spot to while away a few hours. New chefs Trajan Drew and Alex Temperton have created an exciting array of dishes, specialising in steaks and seafood, as well as putting together a mouth-wateringly good Sunday lunch. As well as the grub, happy patrons

HARROGATE FARMERS MARKET Cambridge Street; second Thursday of every month, 9am-3pm.

HELMSLEY MARKET Market Square; every Friday. will enjoy the real cask ales, the huge selection of drinks, and even the special evenings such as Fishy Friday (we're not too sure what they serve that night, though).  To find out more, call 01653 618286.

‘Tis the season... … to visit The Mended Drum in Huby. With a name endorsed by the late, great fantasy author himself, Terry Pratchett, The Mended Drum has been going from strength to strength since opening in the quaint north-York village in 2011. However, if you couldn't care less for the origins of the pub's name and consider yourself an ale connoisseur, how about this. York CAMRA, those beer aficionados, have declared The Mended Drum to be their town and country pub of the season for Spring 2016! There are seven craft ales to choose from, which are constantly changing to refresh and invigorate your palate (as well as your beer goggles). Food is served at the Drum Thursday to Sunday, with Thursday night hosting Steak Night – two eight ounce steaks for 15 quid, anyone?  To find out more, call 01347 810264.

MALTON MARKET Market Place; every Saturday.

MALTON MONTHLY FOOD MARKET Market Place, second Saturday of the month SELBY TOWN MARKET Split across two sites in York town centre – Market Place and Micklegate; every Monday, 9am-3pm.

SHAMBLES MARKET Off Parliament Street; 9am-5pm every day.

SKIPTON MARKET High Street; Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9am-5pm.

YORK FARMERS’ MARKET Shambles Market; Last Friday of the month, 9am-5pm.

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THe wiNdMill If you've ever wondered why you get covered in flour and shot some suspicious looks while enjoying a pint in the windmill, it's probably because that's Holgate Windmill and they tend not to encourage drinking. Instead, you should try The Windmill on Blossom Street.

Following a major redevelopment programme costing more than £200,000, The Windmill is back in business and boasts even more reasons for you, your family, and your friends to drop in for a bit of comfortable refreshment. Situated on the corner of Blossom Street

by Micklegate Bar, and but a stone's throw from the train station, The Windmill is one of York's largest and most family (and dog!) friendly public houses.

GRUB IN 'TMILL If hunger blows in (that's a windmill pun, by the way) then you could do a lot worse than visit the pub to sample the delights of their extensive menus. Pub classics are prepared to perfection, including a range of delicious burgers, steaks and pies, as well as a mouth-wateringly good desert menu. They also do a damn fine Sunday roast; one to make your gran proud.

As well as filling the bellies of the populace of York, The Windmill also excels as a live music venue.

Local and national bands often take to the pub's stage, and as there is plenty of room in there, you can get up and dance the night away without worrying you're about to spill anyone's drink or step on that dog's feet. Check to see what's on by visiting their website below.

So for a versatile pub that will see you happy, fulfilled, and entertained at all times of the day, seven days a week, hang your hat at The Windmill.  Visit www.windmill-inn-pub.co.uk

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