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LITTLE STARS We catch up with the Special Care Baby Unit and Children’s Ward at York Hospital

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December 2021

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I’m not saying that you’re going to be smug or complacent, but December brings you most of what you want, and you should have good reason to feel well satisfied. Your nearest and dearest back away from any kind of

confrontation, guaranteeing you an easy domestic passage. However, you might want to be aware of the fact that not everyone is quite as content as you are, and if you are close to someone who positively hates the whole Christmas thing, I

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MAR - 19TH APR

For your November horoscope, I suggested that you might go a bit OTT, and if you did, well, December is a good chill-out month in which you can gain some equilibrium. Okay, I know you’ve got Christmas to contend with, but this time around, it might be a lot better than you expect it to be… Just go with the flow, stay calm, and enjoy the love.

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Although you might not be expecting a lot from it, December brings several gifts that have nothing to do with Christmas, and rather than thinking about what you haven’t got, you’ll become increasingly aware of what you have got. Although there are times when you may be tested by younger members of the family, you’ll feel confident and in control.

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Christmas for Cancerians is a bit like coffee – it always smells better than it tastes! Nevertheless, Christmas this year should bring some pleasant surprises. You’ll put in a lot of effort to make it work and should be well satisfied when it does. Work routines are intense until the 13th or 14th but after that, the pressure comes off and you can chill out.

JUL - 22ND AUG

A bright and busy month for the majority of Leos, and on more than one occasion you can expect to be the centre of attraction. Social aspects for the festive season look great, and somehow I don’t think this will be a quiet Christmas. A new romantic liaison could be the icing on the cake, especially for younger singletons.

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AUG - 22ND SEPT

December can be seen as a rather restful month, which is no bad thing after the mad dash routines of October and November. Having said that, you’ll be busy enough until the 18th or 19th, but the icing on the cake is that you will be enjoying what you’re doing. Christmas itself seems to work on the 'family' vibe, perhaps with some travel plans for the New Year.

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SEPT - 22ND OCT

Rather a twangy month for many Librans. Part of you quite happily accepts your present situation, but there is an inner core of rebellion that accuses you of being defeatist. Do not listen to this voice! You have already learned how difficult it is to push a snowball uphill, so relax into the mood of the moment and enjoy a fun festive season.

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At the risk of being quite risqué, this should be quite a sexy month for the majority of Scorpios, regardless of age, sex, or inclination. One thing’s for sure, and that is there won’t be any shortage of opportunity! Despite any

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On one level there is a bright and cheerful mood of optimism and goodwill, but deeper in your psyche there are niggles of frustration and discontent. It’s December, it’s Christmas, and here we are again, same old, same old! Nevertheless, the consummate actor that you are, you’ll put on a smile and find a laugh from somewhere.

I am considering buying a property “Off Plan” from a national builder, which is not due to be completed until the end of next year. Is there any advice which you can give to me? When you agree to purchase a property, which has not yet been built, you agree to buy the house based upon the sales information provided by the builder and in accordance with the specifications which you agree in advance. The builder will then construct the property in line with those specifications and to an estimated timeframe.

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This short and flat walk includes a stretch by the River Foss, fringes Strensall Common and traverses a Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (YWT) nature reserve. Much of the route is on hard-surfaced paths, but the crossing of the nature reserve may be wet. It can be avoided by keeping ahead at Point 8 in the directions to return directly to the start point. There is public access to the reserve but no right of way. If closed, keep ahead at Point 8. The walk is mainly easy to follow but there are places where navigation is tricky. These are underlined in the text. Strensall Common is used for military training – please observe warning signs. There is a short section alongside a road (Point 5). This is necessary as the footpath alongside the Foss from Strensall Bridge to Lock Cottage is currently closed. When reopened there will be the option to walk alongside the Foss from Direction Point 4 to 7 (see ‘Alternative Route’ on Map).

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1 From the parking area take the track through a red and white barrier. At the fork in 75 metres, veer left passing an interpretation board to continue through pine trees. Just beyond the golf tee on the left, look for a low marker post right with a yellow waymark. Go through the kissing gate as directed to the boardwalk with a wire fence left and golf course right. Continue with the golf course on the right, eventually reaching the kissing gate. Go through, keeping ahead on the main track into open heathland, still following yellow waymarks. At the parking area by the metal barriers, turn right onto the access road. Go through a gate by a cattle grid but in 20 metres, fork left (No Entry sign) to reach the main road. 2 Cross the road and take Moor Lane opposite, continuing over the level crossing. Join York Road coming in from the left, keeping ahead for about 100 metres to where the main road swings right and becomes The Village.

3 Here go left onto Church Lane. Just beyond the churchyard entrance take the alley left protected by metal barriers. This leads to a road (West End). Turn right on the pavement but in about 200 metres, just beyond the school entrance, leave the pavement to follow the school’s hedged boundary, keeping right with a grassed area left. Remain by the hedge then join the road to a humpback bridge crossing the River Foss. 4 Immediately over the bridge, go right down steps onto a riverside path. Continue as it bends left with the river. Where the river starts to swing right go slightly left at a wooden gate leaving the riverside. Ignore the kissing gate on the left to continue to rough track passing allotments after which the track becomes paved and leads to the main road. 5 Turn left on the pavement. Beyond the cemetery entrance keep left on the verge, but where this narrows, cross the road with care to continue on a wider right verge, passing a cottage. About 200 metres beyond the cottage turn right at the footpath

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The recommended starting point is the car park on the right side of Lords Moor Lane Strensall Common. This is seven miles from York via Huntington. This is the second car park on the Common when approaching from York. If using public transport, bus No. 5 runs regularly from the city centre. Alight at Strensall Library very near Direction Point 3.

Refreshments The Ship Inn is just off route on Strensall main street.

What to see The walk fringes the vast expanse of Strensall Common, the largest of the few areas of lowland heath remaining in the Vale of York with a range of varied habitats and wildlife. The core of Strensall has several interesting buildings (see information board at Direction Point 3). The River Foss, which at one point was canalised, hence the unusual humpback bridge, is a valuable wildlife habitat. sign onto a track to Duncombe Farm. Continue passing between the house and buildings. Soon after a small pond, on the left track reaches some metal house gates. Here go left along the field edge with house grounds over a wooden fence to the right. In 50 metres, at the wooden fence corner, go right on a narrow unsigned path with the house grounds to the right. Keep going on a poorly maintained path passing beside the grounds of the further house to reach the riverbank.

6 Turn left alongside the river on the field edge path. Where a scrubby bank develops, keep by the river on a grassy path soon approaching a metal bridge. DISCLAIMER: Walks are undertaken at your own risk. Due care must be taken in following the walk, particularly after poor weather. Whilst every care is taken in compiling the description changes may have occurred since publication. Neither the walk author nor Your Local Link can accept any responsibility for errors or omissions.

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9 Cross the road into the parking area. Turn right to leave this by a ‘Warning Troop Training’ sign on the path that keeps close to the road on the right. Soon, find the first of several low posts that guide the route as it continues to the parallel road. After traversing boardwalks the path goes over a small bridge to reach a hard-surfaced track. Turn right, but in a short distance before the metal barrier, go left through some trees to the car park.

8 Where the track curves right go through a gate on left into Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reserve. Follow the faint path through rough grass, initially paralleling the reserve edge to the left. As the path fades, bear slightly right. After a few hundred metres, buildings should be visible through the trees ahead to the right. Aim towards these, skirting any boggy areas near the reserve’s right edge. Keep on, there’s no clear path, to locate the gate by a fence

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Christmas 2021? One of the best things about Christmas is being with others. Lots of jokes are made about friends and relatives and the challenge of helping the family get on with one another, but actually, it is a joy. The first Christmas night over 2000 years ago was a busy one in Bethlehem. The town was crowded out and Mary, exhausted from giving birth to Jesus, had visitors. We don’t know if she and Joseph had family nearby but they certainly had a crowd of shepherds turn up. Shepherds were not held in high regard, unimportant in society, yet a whole host of angels appeared to them, the insignificant, the forgotten, to tell the great news of the birth of a baby - the gift of Christ, the gift of God come down to earth, the God with a human face. I am saying to myself this Christmas: enjoy being with those who are so important to you and tell them you love them. The story of Christmas is the story of God coming close to us. But in an unexpected way. God doesn’t send us a message, but a messenger. Jesus is the messenger of God’s love. I can love because God loves me… and you…

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as the clouds have departed and it is beautiful now. The sun is an orange ball dropping gracefully onto the toothed surface of the city. The ship eases off the pier and drifts sideways into mid-channel. A loud hoot makes everyone jump. The engines increase in volume and the foam becomes a rush of thudding water. The ship, already following the tide, starts to race with it. Buildings and moored ships fly past. Over to the other side of the estuary you notice a beach with multi-coloured huts lining its promenade. There are the remains of sandcastles, earthworks in the sand where only a few hours ago children played. Now lovers stroll and solitary men fish off the pier, their nets and equipment piled up for the catch that never comes.

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engines rumble to life. You grip the rail as it starts to hum. There are shouts as sailors release chains and the ship is gradually freed from its bonds. A smell of diesel wafts down from the funnel. Foam boils up under the stern. The ship is ready to go. You are almost alone on the high deck now. Most passengers have gone below. The sun makes its way around the port, picking out masts and stays as it goes. They shimmer in its touch. It transforms this place. Gives hope. Another passenger smiles across at you. Her auburn hair and yellow coat catch the light. Maybe she notices your sadness. You smile back. There is no need to utter any pleasantries about the weather

To the northern side of the river windows still flash orange in the light. There is a castle, high up on a cliff. Red and green lights wink from the river mouth. The ship starts to sway gently from side to side as it reaches the boundary to the open sea. Then the land releases its grip and the ship steers southeast following a line of buoys. There is no one on deck now. The sun has gone and the dark clouds are back. It is time to go below and seek out your cabin, maybe something to eat. You wonder if you should have spoken to the woman on deck. Taking a last glance over the rail, all you can see now are reflected lights from the ship, its wake disappearing behind in a giant curve.

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Christmas hasn’t come early for York City, says resident sports writer and York City F. C. fan, Simon Pattinson. Well, Christmas is just around the corner, or so the tv is telling us already. (I swear the adverts get earlier every year!) I’d love to say that the Christmas cheer is spreading around our football club right now, but I can only say that it sadly isn’t the case as I write this column. City has said goodbye to Steve Watson. Considering the recent results, it’s no surprise that we have seen a change at the helm in the York City hot seat. John Askey, who was initially brought in for some temporary help, has been given the manager’s job until the end of the season. Askey was manager of Macclesfield and saw them promoted back into the National League with Watson as his assistant. So he brings some great experience to the job and likes to play attractive football as well as knowing these divisions well. I think for many fans, it felt inevitable that a change would be made after the embarrassing defeat to Buxton in the FA Cup, a loss at Leamington and then yet another failed attempt away at Curzon Ashton which has sealed the fates of many of the managers during our time in National League North.

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fans’ frustrations and why patience was so thin. But we cannot take away from the class act that he was and do wish him well for the future as he was a good guy, and I believe he will do well in his future jobs. The club can change manager as much as it likes, but the real issue is that until Jason McGill either sells the club or makes an effort to re-engage with the fans and acknowledges the mistakes of the current board, then the success on the field will only go so far. As a club that has some of the greatest fans in the country, we all deserve so much better. It feels a far-flung place from when one of York City’s true legends, Alf Patrick played. Alf passed away since the last time I wrote this column, at the age of 100. He played for City between 1946 and 1952, scoring 117 goals in 241 league and cup appearances - which puts him fourth on the all-time goalscoring list and the only player to score five goals in a league game. Not only was he a real gent, but he loved this club. He came from one of the great City eras. If only they could be performing at these levels now. In the same month that we say goodbye

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Christmas is a time for us to come together and share happiness. For some of us that could be cooking a big Christmas dinner, watching Christmas films with hot chocolate, or sharing gifts. But as many of us are enjoying the festive season, it’s business as usual over at York Hospital. For some families, Christmas won’t be the enjoyable time we all know and love. Over at the Children’s Ward and Special

Care Baby Unit (SCBU) the fantastic teams will be working through the festive season to help bring joy to their little patients. We caught up with the incredible colleagues to find out what they’ve been getting up to, so keep reading to take a look at the inspiring work these people do – and find out how you can get involved, too.

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The Special Care Baby Unit is located close to the maternity department in York Hospital and cares for babies who were born prematurely or who might be ill. Like the Children's Ward, SCBU is constantly staffed and works throughout the Christmas season, giving at-risk babies a helping hand.

Ongoing The unit cares for around 375 babies each year, so that is many thousands of relatives coming and going. SCBU has a dedicated parental accommodation area and also a support group tasked with making the ordeal of having a poorly baby slightly more manageable. All care for the lovely bundles of joy is provided by a consultant-led

team of expert medical and nursing specialists who are all experts in the field of infant medicine. Other supporting members of the team include physiotherapists, technicians from the x-ray, hearing and eye departments, pharmacists, a patient affairs officer, medical social workers, a chaplain, and the Special Care support group members. PICK UP POINTS Harrogate – St. Mary’s Walk (Montpellier) Kings Road – Betfred Knaresborough Road – Former Harrow Pub Starbeck – Methodist Church Knaresborough – York Place Car / Coach Park Wetherby – Wetherby Whaler

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NHS elves return to support your National ‘Elf’ Service The fundraising Christmas elves at York and Scarborough Hospital Charity are back to spread the Christmas spirit and urge local residents to support their National ‘Elf’ Service this December. Schools, businesses and individuals are all encouraged to get involved throughout December to raise funds. It could be as simple as having a dress down or up day, holding a cake stall at work or simply having a quiz night with friends or in the local pub. Maya Liversidge, Community Fundraiser for York and Scarborough Hospitals Charity, said: “We’ve got loads of ideas to help people raise money in a fun way with a bunch of online resources that you can print out such as our selfie props, bunting, quizzes and even a Christmas biscuit recipe for those who wish to hold a festive cake sale. “It’s the time of year for everyone to

release their inner elf and put the fun back into fundraising!” Money raised from the campaign is used to improve patient care and staff wellbeing, buying additional equipment and carrying out refurbishments in hospitals across York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Maya added: “The funds contribute to making sure every patient in hospital on Christmas Day gets a gift, as well as making improvements all year round. Just as importantly the funds can be used to help raise the morale of our hardworking staff who have had a very difficult year. For those who simply wish to make a donation to the festive fun, text ‘ELF 5 to 70580’ to donate £5.” Anyone wishing to take part can sign up online at www. nationalelfservice2021.co.uk

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The difference a donation can make… Thanks to donations, York’s Special Care Baby Unit was able to purchase a cranial ultra sound scanner to identify change within the neonatal brain that would alter management of care. Staff nurse, Gail Lindley, said: “These ultra sounds are performed on any preterm infants who are born before 33 weeks gestation and any preterm that is critically unwell regardless fo gestation. The scan, that is entirely pain free and non-invasive, looks at the

frontal lateral and axial surface of the brain. The scan can identify anomalies within the brain which may have an effect on development later in life. Through early diagnosis, families can gain understanding, information and support from the medical staff.

“The purchase of the scanner has been of a great benefit to SCBU. It has allowed us to perform timely ultra sounds with clear images that can be printed and saved in the baby’s notes for future reference, or shared with other departments within the neonatal network.” Gail added. You can donate directly online by visiting www. supportscbuyork. co.uk/.

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Leave a gift in your will Another way to help your local hospital is by leaving a gift in your will. Donations make a vital difference to patient care in hospitals; it allows hospitals to set up new services so that patients don’t have to travel as far, they can purchase new equipment meaning more patients can be seen, and it also assists with research and developments. You can contact the York Hospital’s fundraising team any time on 01904 724521 or speak to your solicitor and ask them to get in touch.

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It’s the most Wunderplay time of the year! A Christmas stay at hospital is never on any little one’s wishlist, but unfortunately, it’s not always possible for children to be home at Christmas, especially if they’re poorly. Each year we work with a local business

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It’s been a poor year for pears. Some of my trees have produced next to no fruit, while others have cropped but with many of the pears misshapen or small-sized. Even the usually reliable Conference has carried only a token crop. Interestingly, most of the few trees yielding a reasonable harvest have been those that flower late, such as the Conference lookalike Concorde or the long keeping Winter Nelis. Therein, I think, lies the main reason for this year’s paucity of pears: the blossom of the early

flowering types were damaged or destroyed by frost, whereas that of the slightly later flowerers partially escaped. I mention this because fellow pear growers have suggested that another factor responsible for this year’s pear dearth is pear rust. If you have pear trees, you’ll probably be familiar with this affliction if not its Latin name, Gymnosporangium sabinae. The tell-tale sign is bright orange coloured spots on the upper leaf surface. Less obvious, and usually appearing later in the summer, are raised gall-like growths on the underside of leaves beneath the spots on the upper side. It’s also said that the fruit can show signs of the rust, although, thankfully, I’ve never seen this. There’s no doubt that pear rust has been more prevalent this

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Tony Chalcraft gardens show fewer signs of infection. So, if you had pear rust, what should you do? Cleary, not having juniper bushes and pear trees cheek by jowl might help. Otherwise, there’s probably not much that can be done. Even if you use sprays, there is no fungicide authorised for amateur use on edible pears. Some websites advise that affected leaves should be removed in summer but on large trees this is impractical. There is also evidence with which the RHS concurs, that significant defoliation will stress and weaken trees. Sweeping up leaves in autumn would seem a sensible precaution, as would generally keeping trees healthy by mulching and pruning out weak and crowded wood. Apart from this, perhaps the best advice is to see what happens next season. Experience suggests lots of fungal diseases vary in prevalence year by year, often according to weather conditions. Although it’s unlikely that pear rust will magically disappear, it may well remain a largely cosmetic problem rather than crop threatening.

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There’s a new scouting section for 4-5-year-olds, and it’s got an adorable name: Squirrels. Like all scouting groups, Squirrels helps young people gain skills for life – with a focus on the outdoors. Here in York, the team hopes to open four or five Squirrels Dreys in the district over the next few months. Squirrels met for the first time in Acomb and Holgate in September. Holgate Squirrels’ reactions included: “I love, love, love squirrels!” (Isla), “I don’t want to go to school, I want to go to Squirrels!” (Jake). Marek Lichtarowicz, Group Chair of Holgate, said: “I am delighted that,

through Squirrels, we are now able to offer the joys, adventures and skills for life that Scouting offers, to even more younger children. We are very aware of the importance of engaging with children as early as possible to provide them with the best life chances.” “At 1st Holgate, we are very lucky to have found leaders and helpers to enable us to open two new Dreys. However, I am sure, once the word of the fun of Squirrels is out we will find ourselves needing to recruit more leaders and helpers to help us meet the demand. In the meantime, we are smiling with the joy and excitement that our newest members of our Scouting family bring.” Squirrels will need adult volunteers to come forward to help run the groups in future. If you’re interested in helping out, visit eborscouts.org.uk/becomea-volunteer to find out more.

A Makaton musical event, an ‘open-mike’ poetry night and a Christmas Fayre are just some of the events at York Disability Week from 27th November to 4th December. There’s also a lecture on the experience of disability in higher education, an event on moving into employment with a chronic illness, and a photography project about what it means to be autistic. The events are a mix of online, in-person and hybrid, mainly led by disabled people and all free to attend. The Snappy Trust (with disabled children and young people) and Brunswick Organic Nursery (with adults with learning disabilities) will be on hand to talk about volunteering opportunities. And Live Well York, a City of York council service, has

a session about how to use their service and that of York AccessAble, which provides accessible information on venues in York. The organisers also have the support of York Paralympian Beth Moulam this year. Beth represented GB at boccia at the Tokyo Paralympic games in September. She came to the University of York in 2013 and said: “The welcome, acceptance and on-going support that I received here in the city, as both a student and athlete, means I am now proud to call York my home.” If you want to find out more, or get a copy of the printed programme, the contact details are: email: disability@yorkhumanrights. org; website: www. yorkdisabilityweek.org; tel: 01904 702060; Facebook at @ YorkDisabilityWeek

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HAPPENING NOW // Until 19th Dec CHRISTMAS AT TREASURER’S HOUSE, Saturday - Wednesday, 12pm-4pm. See Treasurer’s House dressed in its festive finest. The period rooms are transformed with twinkly decorations throughout - new for this year is a striking Christmas tree in the Great Hall reaching 20 ft tall. visit www.nationaltrusts.org.uk/ treasurershouse. // Until 20th Dec SPARKLY YORK GIN TASTINGS, York Gin Shop. Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 6.30pm-7.30pm. Gin lovers! Try a festive Fairytale of Old York cocktail with edible gold leaf, as well as a G&T and tasters of the full York Gin range. Full details and book yorkgin.com/ events. // Until 22nd Dec SANTA’S STAYCATION (PART II), Murton Park. Enjoy a magical experience in Santa’s village and meet the big man himself where children will receive Santa money to spend in the magical toy shop. To book, visit murtonpark.co.uk // Until 23rd Dec ALLOTMENTS IN AUTUMN, Kentmere House Gallery. As Kentmere House Gallery is surrounded by allotments, it seems entirely appropriate to mount an exhibition of them. Stephen Todd is a Sheffield-based artist who is new to the gallery, having exhibited in London with many respected galleries. Open 11am-5pm daily and Thursday evenings until 9pm. Email ann@ kentmerehouse.co.uk. YORK CHRISTMAS MARKET, City Centre, York. See Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square transformed into a winter wonderland clad with Alpine chalets offering a beautiful range of gifts, seasonal food, and drinks. THOR’s Tipi will also be back and the much-loved vintage carousel will be running at King’s Square. Visit www. visityork.org for more information. // Until 2nd Jan CHRISTMAS IN NARNIA, Castle Howard. Step through the

wardrobe into a magical mystical land where it is always winter, but will Christmas spirits be restored? Castle Howard is transformed with lavish festive decorations, marvel at the 25foot Christmas tree, and meet Santa. Visit castlehoward.co.uk for more information.

CHRISTMAS IN NARNIA @ Castle Howard Free. Visit yorkminster.org for more information. // Until 9th Jan YORKSHIRE’S WINTER WONDERLAND, York Designer Outlet. A magical winter experience for all ages, with an outdoor ice ring, vintage funfair, Santa’s grotto, and lots of lovely cabins and chalets serving mulled wine, hot chocolate, and delicious treats. Follow the path through the snowy enchanted woodland to find Santa’s cosy log cabin and collect a special gift. Tickets are available from yorkshireswinterwonderland.com. // Until 24th Dec

A KIRKGATE CHRISTMAS TALE, York Castle Museum. The famous Victorian Street at York Castle Museum will be transformed into a glistening snow-covered stage, with large-scale projections of a special Christmas story full of festive cheer! Tickets £13 Adult, £6.50 Child. To book visit yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk. // Until 6th Jan THE YORK MINSTER CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL, York Minster, 10am7pm daily (except Christmas Day). The new festival will take place in a festive marquee by the South Piazza and features over 30 trees decorated by local businesses, schools, and charities. You can also visit the activity marquee to write your own Christmas message on a tag which will be added to a tree at the festival, or inside the cathedral’s East End. Admission is free although donations are encouraged. No pre-booking is required. Visit yorkminster.org for more information.

CHRISTMAS AT MOTHER SHIPTON’S, Mother Shipton’s Cave, Knaresborough. See Mother Shipton’s Cave transformed with twinkling lights and festive decorations before wandering through the winter woodland and taking an Elfie with Chief Elf Chestnut and Santa. Visit mothershipton.co.uk to book. // Until 9th Jan A SEASON FOR GIVING, Fairfax House. Journey through the magnificent townhouse, room by room to see the spectacle of magical scenes. To book, visit www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk

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THE WINTER VILLAGE, York Minster, 10am-7pm. Delicious sweet treats, pulled pork sandwiches, and Yorkshire bratwurst sausages are just some of the delights on offer inside the wooden cabins staged at York’s most beautiful settings. Fabulous Yorkshire gifts will be on offer, including a festive selection from York Minster. Entry is

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL, The Web Adventure Park, Wigginton Road. Meet Father Christmas, the elves, and his reindeer at the winter wonderland before making the most out of the fairground rides, magic shows, and indoor soft play area. Call 01904 692221.

// 27th Nov - 2nd Jan THE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE, Lotherton Hall. Wander through the new festive woodland walk before meeting Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves, too. Visit thechristmasexperience.co.uk. // 30th Nov - 21st Dec THE BAR CONVENT AT CHRISTMAS, Bar Convent, Blossom Street. Escape the cold and join Bar Convent for a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings before exploring the heritage home and following the star to the eighteenthcentury chapel, where the sisters have celebrated Christmas for more than 300 years. Visit bar-convent.org.uk for more information.

DECEMBER //1st YORK CONCERTS, St Lawrence Parish Church, York, 5pm and 7pm. For their first concert under new musical director, Robert Hollingworth, University of York Choir present Fauré’s Requiem. Characterised by its serene nature and sublime melodies, Fauré’s Requiem is one of the composer’s most popular works. The choir will also be performing two short works by British composer Cecilia McDowall: her anthem Profundis, which was written to commemorate World War I, and her beautiful motet I know that my redeemer liveth. Tickets are £20, visit yorkconcerts. co.uk/whats-on to book. // 2nd CHRISTMAS MARKET, The Parsonage, 6pm-8.30pm. Pick up Christmas gifts from local businesses and enjoy mulled wine and mince pies on arrival. Visit www.parsonagehotel. co.uk. WREATH DECORATING WORKSHOPS, The Community Hall, Newton Upon Derwent. Support local charity Shine21. Participate in a wreath-making workshop. To book email fundraising@shine21.org

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//4th CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOPS, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall. An exclusive after-hours workshop in the festive setting of the Hall. Florist, Esther Lockwood will guide you through the process of making your own sustainable wreath. Tickets are £65, book soon to avoid disappointment. Call 01904 654818 to book.

// 3rd DANGER ON THE COLORADO RAPIDS, Strensall Village Hall, 7pm. Rob Burson rafted down rapids on the Colorado River. To make it interesting he took a friend who needs a wheelchair, but left the wheelchair at home! He also built schools in Uganda, Nepal, and Tanzania, and was a mountaineering instructor, past head of outdoor activity centre, and mountain rescue team. Free entry, raising funds to support schools in Uganda. Reserve a place by emailing stephen.marshall2@homecall.co.uk or call 01904 490440. A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS, York Mansion House. A festive concert of Baroque music in collaboration with York Gin. Visit eboracumbaroque.co.uk to book tickets. // 3rd & 10th BIG CHRISTMAS CONCERT, Michael le Belfrey Church. Brass bands, carols, and bags of festive cheer with Alistair Griffin’s Big Christmas Concert. Sing along, sip mulled wine, and enjoy the festivities. Book tickets via Eventbrite - search Big Christmas Concert York.

CHRISTMAS GIFT & CRAFT FAIR, The Memorial Hall, Haxby. Fabulous stalls, story time with Santa (£2 with gift), games, food, raffle, and a performance from the Community Choir. To book a slot with Santa message facebook.com/ TheMemorialHallHaxby SHINE21 CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, Better (Energise) Cornlands Road, Acomb, 10am–3pm. Come and meet Father Christmas and support local businesses with over 40 stalls selling Christmas gifts and goodies. Enjoy a Makaton Christmas storytime at 12pm. Tickets £3 per child or £8 per family (up to four children). Search @Shine21DS on Facebook. CHRISTMAS CRACKER CONCERT, Strensall Village Hall, 7.30pm. Bring your own drinks and settle in for a night of popular and festive music from Dynamics Community Band and folk music from The Old Humpy Band. Tickets are £7.50 and funds will go towards Keep Your Pet, park of AgeUK York that helps look after people’s pets in times of family or

medical crisis. Call 01904 490440 or email stephen.marshall2@homecall. co.uk to book. // 4th & 5th FESTIVAL OF VINTAGE PRESENTS... A VINTAGE CHRISTMAS, York Racecourse. Enjoy a nostalgic day out to get you into the spirit of Christmas’ past, celebrating the fashions, music, and yuletide traditions of the 1930s through to the 60s. Vintage shopping, live music, dancing, hair parlour, and Father Christmas will be there! Tickets are £6 per adult, £2.50 per child. Visit festivalofvintage.co.uk to book tickets. A CRACKING CELEBRATION, Manor Academy. The Magic Hatter’s Christmas Cracker is 10 years old! Join him for a very special Christmas part with special guests Frostbite the Penguin, Aunty Madge Hatter and Santa Claus himself. To book, visit magichatterchristmas.co.uk. FESTIVE FARM EVENT, Eastfield Garden Centre, Scarborough. Visit the adorable donkeys, goats, and others in their festive finest! Free entry for the whole family. Warm up over a hot chocolate or enjoy a home cooked lunch in one of their cafes. Visit www.eastfieldgardencentre.co.uk // 4th & 5th, 11th & 12th, 18th-23rd FESTIVE CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP, York’s Chocolate Story. Learn how to make a variety of festive chocolates with York Chocolate Story’s expert chocolatiers in this family-focused workshop. Visit yorkschocolatestory.com.

YORK AINSTY SANTA FLOAT SCHEDULE Want to catch Santa out in the streets of York? Here’s where he’s passing in December: 1st Dec The Revival 2nd Dec Woodthorpe 3rd Dec Middlethorpe 4th Dec Morrisons (Acomb) 6th Dec Poppleton Park 7th Dec Bishopthorpe 8th Dec Beckfield Lane 10th Dec Bishopthorpe 11th Dec Morrisons (Foss Islands Road) 13th Dec Upper Poppleton 14th Dec Woodthorpe 15th Dec Nether Poppleton 16th Dec Copmanthorpe (West) 17th Dec Acomb (Front Street) 18th Dec Huntington (Brockfield Park) // 4th & 5th, 11th & 12th, 18th & 19th A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARADE! Askham Bryan Wildlife & Conservation Park. Santa and his band of merry elves parade through the wildlife park. Children with a golden ticket to see Santa will receive an animal-themed gift during his parade. Visit abcwildlifepark.co.uk // 4th & 5th, 11th & 12th, 18th, 19th

& 20th SANTAS GROTTO, Beetle Bank Farm. Come and see Santa and meet Blitzen the reindeer in a magical

Christmas at Treasurer’s House 20 November – 19 December 2021 Drop in Saturday to Wednesday between 12 noon and 4pm - no booking required With twinkling lights and glittering decorations, soak up the festive atmosphere of a traditional Christmas. Created as one man’s vision to house his collection of furniture and art, explore this intriguing townhouse at your own pace during this memorable time of year.

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& 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th SANTA SPECIALS, North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Enjoy a magical one hour return journey aboard the Santa express. Mr. Claus will pass through the carriages giving children a chance to meet the big guy and receive a soft toy. Visit nymr.co.uk/ santa-specials //4th Dec - 6th Jan EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS TRAIL, York Minster. Discover more about the Christmas story by exploring six activity stops hidden around the Minster. Families can follow a special trail with items to look at, touch, smell and discuss at each point. Free with admission; collect your family trail from the admission desks. Visit yorkminster.org for more information. DON’T FORGET: York Residents can visit the Minster for FREE all year round. Pre-booking is still required. // 5th CHRISTMAS CONCERT, All Saints Church, Huntington. Enjoy a Christmas performance from the All Saints & St Andrews Youth band. The entrance fee is £1, children under 5 are free.

DECK THE HALL! Bedern Hall. Experience Bedern Hall decorated in traditional style with a giant garland decoration by Fleuradamo. Be inspired by the mini Christmas market, selling gifts, cards and crafts. There’s mince pies and seasonal treats on offer int eh café, too. Visit bedernhall.co.uk.

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YORK CHRISTMAS GIN & FIZZ FESTIVAL 2021, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall. This exclusive event includes a welcome gin liquor, branded glass to take home, a gin guide, bag, and pen. Enjoy gin sampling, live music, and a fizz bar. To book visit myginfestivals.com CANDLELIT CONCERT WITH ALISTAIR GRIFFIN, Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate. Alastair Griffin presents a special candlelit performance with traditional and classic Christmas songs. Search Eventbrite for Candlelit Christmas York. // 11th-12th SANTA’S GROTTO & CHRISTMAS MARKET, The Recreation Hall, Rawcliffe. Enjoy a warm mulled wine and mince pie whilst you browse the festive delights of local sellers. Children can enjoy some Christmas activities and a visit to Santa. The book email rawcliffecommunityeventsteam@ gmail.com. Visit Facebook @ rawcliffecommunityeventsteam for more information

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SANTA PAWS DOG WALK, York Racecourse. Organised by York Rotary Club, everyone is welcome with their dogs for a 3.3km dog walk raising money for three local charities. Refreshments are available and prizes for the best dressed dog! Entry is £5, under 5s free. Visit racebest.com/ races/yefhc

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ENJOY ONLINE York Minster may be full for some of their services this year, but you can still join them in the comfort of your own home. Advent Procession; Sunday 28 November TIME: 5.30pm. Nine Lessons and Carols; Friday 24 December TIME: 4pm

CAROLS AT YORK BARBICAN, York Barbican, 2 pm. York’s Annual Community Carol Concert at York Barbican will see Shepherd Group Concert Brass Band, Dringhouses Primary School Choir, Clifton Green Primary School Choir, Stamford Bridge Community Choir, and Steve Cassidy come together for an afternoon of Christmas carols. Tickets £8 adult, £6 under 14s and senior citizens. To book visit yorkbarbican.co.uk.

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CANDLELIT CHOIR AND JINGLES, Carlton Towers. Spend the evening enjoying festive music from local musicians with drinks and nibbles by the open fire. Visit carltontowers. co.uk to book.

Walk in the footsteps of history and discover the ghosts of the past. Discover a dark side to the city of York with a private guided tour. Book online darktalesofyork.com

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL DANCE, Acomb Methodist Hall, 2.30pm. Join Strictly Fun Dancing for a festive afternoon of social dancing. Bring your own refreshments. Call Phil on 01904 783029 for more information.

Christmas trail, shop Christmas craft stalls on the 18th from 2.30pm-5.30pm and visit Santas grotto. Email info@ dunningtoncommunityevents.org.uk to book into Santa’s grotto.

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Osbaldwick Village for its annual Santa Run. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged with a Santa hat as the minimum requirement, but you can get your hands on one as part of the registration fee. It’s £5 entry for adults and kids go free, and there will be music, prizes for the winners and medals for all finishers. // 21st YORK WI CHRISTMAS PARTY, Jacob’s Well, Trinity Lane, 7pm. An evening of Christmas festivities along with a short AGM meeting. Email yorkcentralwi@gmail.com for more information. // 24th CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES, York Minster. Please book in advance for these special services. 11:30am Crib Service, 4pm Nine Lessons and Carols, 11:30pm First Eucharist of Christmas (Midnight Mass). Visit yorkminster.org/ whats-on // 29th Dec 2021 – 2nd Jan PULLMAN FESTIVE DINING EXPERIENCE, North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Travel through the North Yorkshire Moors on the historic Pullman carriages whilst enjoying a delicious three-course lunch. Prices from £149 for a table for two. For more information visit nymr.co.uk/christmasmoorlander

REGULAR EVENTS // EVERY MONDAY MEET UP MONDAYS Trafalgar Bay, 12-4 pm. Don’t be on

your own, join the welcoming group for a cuppa and friendly chat. Maybe you are new to the area or simply looking to make new friends. The bar serves hot drinks and is cash only. Visit bit. ly/3t4kyuh.

and Latin dance lesson. Tuition will be focused on the Jive, ChaChaCha, and Waltz up to the Christmas break. Call 07939 336315 or email andy.k.gant@ gmail.com for more information.

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CREATIVE DRINKS, Spark, Picadilly, 6 pm. Come and meet this friendly bunch for a catch-up with fellow creatives. Booking required https://bit. ly/2X3q7gW.

YOGA WITH NESTOR 29 Maple Grove, Fulford. A mixed ability yoga class, beginners welcome. Email nestorportnoy@yahoo.com // EVERY WEDNESDAY YOGA WITH NESTOR, Stockton on the Forest Village Hall, 10 am. A mixed ability yoga class, beginners welcome. Email nestorportnoy@yahoo. com COFFEE, CAKE & COLOUR, Trafalgar Bay, 11am 12:30pm. Open to all ages, enjoy some colouring-in, a hot drink, and some delicious cake. Enjoy some chillout time at this free event. // EVERY WED & FRI FRIENDSHIP GROUP, St Aelred’s Community Centre, Tang Hall, 1-3 pm (Wed) The Gateway Centre, Acomb, 9.30 am - 11.30 am. Join the York Racial Equality Network at this regular meet-up that aims to combat isolation and bring communities together with weekly crafts and the opportunity to learn about different cultures. Visit www.yren.co.uk. // EVERY THURSDAY PURELY BALLROOM, Huntington Working Men’s Club, 7-8.30pm. Join this friendly beginners ballroom

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JANUARY // 17th Jan MAKE THE BEST OF YOUR LIFE, St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, 7.15pm - 9.30pm for 10 weeks. An introduction to practical philosophy, classes are designed to open the door to your better life. To enroll visit www. schoolofphilosophynortheast.org

EVERY DAY CITY CRUISES YORK, York’s favourite water-based attraction offers sightseeing, dining, self-drive, and private hire cruises on the River Ouse, and is a much-loved and highly regarded staple of York’s visitor economy. GHOST TRAIL OF YORK, West Doors of York Minster, 7.30 pm. Dare you cross the centuries and discover York’s spine-chilling history? Visit www. ghosttrail.co.uk or call 01904 633276. JORVIK DIG, St Saviourgate. Head down to DIG on St Saviourgate where your little ones can experience a real hands-on archaeological

adventure! Visit www.digyork.com for more information. WHITE ROSE YORK TOURS, meet at the West Entrance to York Minster, 11 am and 3 pm (also 1 pm Friday and Saturday). Take a free history tour of the city centre. Visit www. whiteroseyork.com or call 07792 207679. YORK LEISURE CENTRE, York Leisure Centre at the York Stadium Leisure Complex at Monks Cross has a great range of activities guaranteed to turn up the fun. From the junior gym, swimming, racquet sports, and clip ‘n climb, the whole family will enjoy the range of fun and affordable activities. Visit better.org.uk/york-lc. YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM. Elvington. Did you know that the first-ever aeroplane was invented in Yorkshire? Explore aircraft from throughout history as well as archive material and documentation and learn all about the world of aviation. Visitors can also enjoy a stroll on the Nature of Flight walk or take a moment to reflect in the Remembrance Garden. Visit yorkshireairmuseum.org. YORK MANSION HOUSE, Book in to visit York’s most exclusive address. Across four floors, walk in the footsteps of Lord Mayors and some of the most infamous figures in York’s history, discovering grand State Rooms, vast kitchens, and hidden passages. Visit www.mansionhouseyork.com for more information.

New ten week course starts Monday 17th January 7.15pm - 9.30pm St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, 21 Blossom Street, York YO24 1AQ To enrol: www.schoolofphilosophynortheast.org Telephone: 07712 108398 for details Email: info@philosophyinpractice.co.uk Charity No. 313115

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THEATRE & NIGHTS OUT Joseph Rowntree Theatre To book, call 01904 501935, or visit www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk. DICK WHITTINGTON // 4-11 December Rowntree Players present this year’s panto offering, Dick Whittington. Dick Whittington arrives in London to find arch-villain, King Rat wreaking havoc across the city. Expect song, dance and slapstick silliness as he teams up with Dame Dora and Duncan to stop King Rat in his tracks. MAGNIFICENT BUBLÉ AT CHRISTMAS // 12 December Get into the Christmas spirit with a 12-piece band as they join James Billington to celebrate Micheal Bublé’s incredible career including all of his festive hits.

York Theatre Royal To book, call 01904 623568, or visit www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk. CINDERELLA // 3 December - 2 January York Theatre Royal’s all-new magical pantomime opens this month featuring CBeebies star, Andy Day. The fun-filled family-friendly production tells the

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SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT // 17-18 December A Christmas show with all the bands that make up the Shepherd Group with a grand finale of over 100 musicians on stage. A SEASONAL CELEBRATION OF MUSICAL THEATRE WITH DON PEARS AND FRIENDS // 19 December Celebrate The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Enjoy an evening of songs spanning the best of musical theatre from Don Pears and friends.

Theatre @ 41 To book, visit: 41monkgate.co.uk THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13 3/4 THE MUSICAL // 8 - 18 December Pick Me Up Theatre brings the musical version of Sue Townsend’s best selling books to the John Cooper Studio. Adrian Mole is a 13¾-year-old misunderstood intellectual living in a cul-de-sac in 1981. The play follows his well-loved tale of teenage angst, unrequited love and family feuding.

Grand Opera House To book, visit atgtickets.com, or call 0333 009 6690 ELF: THE MUSICAL // 25 November - 3 December Based on the popular 2003 film starring Will Ferrel, Elf: The Musical follows Buddy, a young orphan child who doesn’t realise he's human. With Santa’s permission, he heads to New York to discover his true identity and help the city remember the true meaning of Christmas. DICK TURPIN RIDES AGAIN // 11 December - 9 January Berwick Kaler reunites his band of pantomime favourites including Martin

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Friargate Theatre To book, visit ridinglights.org FIZZY FINN FINDS HIS FEET // 18 - 23 December Join Riding Lights Theatre for a magical blend of story-telling, original music and puppetry. Finn is a fidget. His brain is ablaze with an unbreakable buzz and when Christmas brings some not-so-nice surprises, he decides to go on the run.

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Local vineyard and brewery, Yorkshire Heart at Nun Monkton has launched a whopping four new products in time for Christmas. The launch, which took place in early November, saw the family-run business put on an evening of tasting and nibbles, with Harrogate Borough Mayor and the Mayor of Ripon in attendance. The new wines include a Pinot Noir, an Ortega and a Siegerrebe which is a German-style wine. There’s also a new beer offering that came to fruition at the start of this year to celebrate ten years since the brewery began. The new craft beer, Hearten, has been oak-aged in bourbon barrels giving it a distinctive smoky taste.

Yorkshire Heart began in 2006 and now spans 14 acres with around 22,000 vines. Visitors can go on tours of the vineyard, wine tastings and even book out the venue for private parties. All of the new products are available to purchase online from yorkshireheart.com or the shop at the vineyard.

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…Castle Howard transformed into a winter wonderland. No Christmas is complete without a trip to York’s favourite stately home that pulls out all the stops over the festive period. This year, visitors will get step through the wardrobe into Narnia and see the magical White Witch.Returning to Castle Howard to create the displays are Charlotte Lloyd Webber, Bretta Gerecke and their team of specialist designers, lighting experts and even a baublographer, who is responsible for installing dozens of trees, thousands of baubles and tens of thousands of fairy lights for the special displays. Visit www. castlehoward.co.uk for more information.

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