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MERRY CHRISTMAS! Yippee! It's Christmas. Or as Slade once sang, It's Christmas (that's more impressive when sung). This has to be our most favourite time of year, and the time when our usual giddiness goes into overdrive. Because it's Christmas, isn't it? Yay! Just so we're clear, it isn't only the presents and food and the carols and time off that we enjoy about Christmas, it is also that we get to make a festively fun-packed December issue. This year has been no exception, with 120 pages of superb brilliance on a Christmassy theme. Highlights include our interview with living panto legend Berwick Kaler and a super packed events section detailing all that is great about living in York in December. Also, you need to immediately turn to our Little Stars special feature, as

once again we've paid York Hospital a visit to see both the Children's Ward and the Special Care Baby Unit. Get updates, news, and info about how you can help, as well has having fun with the Christmas puzzles, facts about Santa, a run down of the top toys of 2017, and also our highly anticipated Christmas story. You also get all the usual awesome stuff, from the occasional controversial comment of our columnists, the thoughts of our experts trade writers, a batch of fresh new competitions to enter, and all the contact details of everyone and thing you might need over your Christmas celebrations. This issue is so good, you really ought to wrap it and stick it under the tree!

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10-11. YORK LIFE. Rachel isn’t particularly looking forward to the big day, and describes how to go about surviving the holidays.

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As part of the York Early Music Christmas Festival, the highly acclaimed BarrocoTout quartet will be performing. Winners of the 2017 York Early Music Festival International Young Artist's Competition, the Belgium-based group will bring to life Bach's unique gift to Frederick the Great - a beautiful set of rich fugues, ingenious canons, and an elegant trio sonata - in a special concert given as part of BBC Radio 3's 'A Bach Christmas' season. Find out more about them, and the concert, at www.ncem.co.uk The great news is that we have five pairs of tickets up for grabs for the concert, taking place 8th December at 1pm. Entering to win couldn't be easier. Just answer this: BarrocoTout will be performing the work of which great composer? Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘NCEM Competition’ to the address on page six, or via email to competitions@ yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 1st December so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck.

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Ah. Christmas. According to the adverts, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. I can’t say I have ever noticed this particular aspect of it but never mind the Twelve Days of Christmas: here are the Twelve Ways to make it almost vaguely tolerable.

Do not do your Christmas shopping any time before Christmas Eve. You will put it in a safe place, and will promptly forget where your safe place was. Fifteen years too late, you will find a Very Hungry Caterpillar colouring book in your sewing box.

Do not do your Christmas shopping on Christmas Eve, because everything will have been sold and you will only be able to buy a bikini in Marks and Spencer or packets or half-price rose hand cream in Crabtree and Evelyn. Fine for your female relations, but not so good for the male ones.

Taken together, Points 1 and 2 seem to amount to “don’t do any Christmas shopping at all”. That’s easy enough, then.

Do not succumb to the lure of a second glass of fizz while cooking. It’s possibly advisable to avoid even the first glass, unless you want a repeat of the setting-your-hairon-fire episode.

Assuming you ignore Point 3 and manage to buy some presents, don’t wait until Christmas Eve to wrap them. It is TOO LATE to realise that the Middle Child’s present-pile is a third of the size of the Baby’s, while the Firstborn has somehow copped for the Mega-Expensive Monster Gift. It’s also TOO LATE to realise that the Baby is now

14, not four, and that the Peppa Pigthemed presents no longer cut the proverbial mustard.

Do not buy cheap wrapping paper to wrap the Firstborn’s Ferrari. It looks oh-so-seductive at only £1 for a 50-metre roll. But there is a reason for this: it’s made of something thinner than tissue

paper. While we’re at it: avoid shiny paper (the Sellotape won’t stick), and luscious thick paper (it won’t fold). In fact, perhaps it’s better not to wrap at all. A Boyes bag will do the job just as well.

On Christmas Day, do not be tempted to discuss the following subjects under any circumstances: the Minster Bellringers; Brexit; Donald Trump; facial hair; St Peter’s / Bootham / The Mount vs Fulford / Millthorpe / All Saints; Farrow and Ball vs Clifton Moor Johnstone’s Colour-Matching

TAKEN TOGETHER, POINTS 1 AND 2 SEEM TO AMOUNT TO “DON’T DO ANY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT ALL”.

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why does nobody EVER put the screwdrivers back WHERE THEY BELONG. Which would make it a bit like any other day, really. And that sort of misses the point. Do not buy an 12 foot tree if your ceilings are only 9 foot high. I would of course never do anything so dense.

11. service. Safe topics include: the merits of Lidl and Aldi; the reliability of John Lewis bedding; the usefulness of the Community Furniture Warehouse.

Do not buy Christmas Day Pringles until 11 PM on Christmas Eve, as there is no way they will survive otherwise. Even better, find a shop that’s open on the day itself. Glass of port for Father Christmas plus present wrapping = midnight Pringles craving.

Do not buy anything that requires either batteries or assembly. If the former, do at least buy a supply in advance. If the latter, be prepared for the day to descend into a rant about how NOBODY ever does ANYTHING to help, and

Don’t do anything rash. If your idea of home baking normally involves a visit to Betty’s or Mannion’s, don’t under any circumstances suddenly decide that you are a contestant on the Great British Bake-Off. You really aren’t, and it will only mean you have to do even more washing up.

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The really crucial one, this. Don’t think that you can bypass the queues outside the Minster for the Nine Lessons and Carols by ohso-cunningly going to the Crib Service and then taking root there for the rest of the afternoon with your newspaper and Pringles, spreading coats and scarves across enough seats to accommodate your entire extended family plus a few friends to boot. You will be Found Out. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

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Dear Daphne, My friendship group is mostly composed of couples, one of the girls who I used to be good friends with who also has a partner within the group recently spilled a really big, but not shameful secret about something that happened to me in the past that I really didn’t want my friends to know about. I found out through a mutual friend and was extremely embarrassed and upset. I’m trying desperately to distance myself from her, but it’s impossible when her partner is in the group and I’m forced into social situations with her regularly. Through fear of more people finding out, I haven’t

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This year my husband and I are spending Christmas at our son and daughter in law’s house. The trouble is, she’s a terrible cook and I’m not looking forward to dry meat and tasteless gravy. I don’t know whether to suggest we have Christmas at ours, or perhaps I could bring some of the key components? I don’t want to offend her.

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I think you will probably end up offending her full stop. You’ve already offended me slightly. Not everyone is blessed with fantastic cooking skills, but it’s not the be all and end all of Christmas, especially if you’re with the one’s you love and they’ve given it their best shot. It’s just one meal of the year, would it really be that hard to keep quiet and deal with it like a grown up? Maybe offer to have a new year’s day dinner so you can show off your sparkling kitchen skills. Go on mum, show her how its done… If you’re still not convinced, I’m sure you can ask her if you can help in any way. Just remember you have to accept a polite decline, whether you like it or not. Bah humbug!

confronted her about the issue, I don’t think what she has done is forgivable but I don’t want to fall out and make our other friends uncomfortable. Anon If the gossip she has spread about you is sensitive, and it does sound like she has turned your bad experience into gossip, then I suggest you cut her as much as you can without making your own life difficult. Spending time one on one or in smaller groups can help you to avoid her company. But to be honest, maybe she should be made aware that you know what she has done. Let her stew - betraying a friend’s confidence is a rubbish thing to do and she should feel bad about it.

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Daph, I’m fairly sure that my cat has killed one of our neighbours chickens this week. My neighbour put a post on social media venting about the fact that a reckless dog owner had clearly let their dog savage her chicken and then just left the pieces behind for her to find. The only problem is, my cat is particularly fierce and often brings back birds and mice. There are reddy brown feathers outside our back door which makes me highly suspicious. Should I fess up or not say anything? Guilty Cat Owner, Poppleton.

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The feathers certainly indicate that your cat could have had something to do with the savaging of the chicken down the road. It’s hard to stop an outdoor cat doing this because they are predatory animals and it’s their natural instinct to hunt. Very understandable that you feel bad about the situation but telling your neighbour you think it’s your fault will open up a can of worms that doesn’t actually need to be opened. Take small steps to reduce her hunting time and efficiency: Letting them out once a day (provided you have a litter tray available) and putting a bell on their collar could help birds that are able to fly at least. The long and short is that we all have a duty to keep our own pets safe, and this applies to the chicken owners too.

Dear Daphne, My boyfriend is dead excited to give me my Christmas present this year and has made a really big deal out of it. I’m worried because I don’t know if I want to be with him anymore and have been having doubts for a couple of months now. What should I do?

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Breaking up with someone over Christmas is mean. So if you’re going to do it, I highly recommend you do it as soon as possible, to save your boyfriend heartbreak and probably lots of money over Christmas. If you’ve been having doubts for months then I reckon you know how this is going to go, or you wouldn’t have written to me in the first place. There’s nothing wrong with moving on and I wish you lots of happiness in the future. Cut and run, with compassion! Merry Christmas, Daph x

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and life in the fast lane, then I suspect the only place you’re going to find that is on the TV screen. Ludwig Van Beethoven, Taylor Swift, Walt Disney, Ada Lovelace

ARIES 21ST MAR - 19TH APR A busy run up to the holidays, with bright energies on the work scene and a nice family buzz around the home. There will be the usual divided loyalties where family duties are concerned, but by now you’re an old hat at wiggling your way through the minefield. Just chill out and enjoy what can be enjoyed and ignore the rest.

TAURUS 20TH APR - 20TH MAY A quiet December... more so than you might have planned for but,

nevertheless, you should get a lot out of the little things in life and there is a nice creative buzz happening on the work scene. A gentle and, in some ways, very special Christmas. Nice romantic vibes and unexpected pressies.

GEMINI 21ST MAY - 20TH JUNE A pretty hectic run up to the Christmas celebrations and this year Christmas promises to be very bright and cheerful with lots of party invitations and nights of (relatively) wild passion. Keep your flirtatious streak in check, or there could be

more than you bargained for in your stocking on Christmas morning.

CANCER 21ST JUN - 22ND JUL It’s been a funny old year and now, as it draws to a close, you’re given opportunity to look back over your shoulder and take stock. Lots of people depending on you at this moment in time, and they will NOT be making their decisions until you have made yours – so this puts you firmly in the driving seat.

LEO 23RD JUL - 22ND AUG There’s the usual hustle and bustle

associated with this time of year, but this time around it’s more complicated if you find yourself having to organise other people’s schedules and timetables as well as your own. There is a strong romantic impulse working with you right through the month, but to capitalise on this you must be prepared to put your heart before your head.

VIRGO 23RD AUG - 22NF SEPT Nice travel vibes for some and an easy cruise up to Christmas for others. Good vibes for relationships… and not just the

LIBRA 23RD SEPT - 22ND OCT Lots of love and attention from someone close to you and, if they do want something back in return, then so what? Life is full of a little give and take and if I scratch your back…? Romantic moods could be a bit crushed by interference from both kids and older people, so do make sure you can make some special time for the special loved one in your life.

SCORPIO23RD OCT-21ST NOV A rather sexy December, I would have thought, and a period in which romance and relationships are right at the top of your agenda. This may cause divided loyalties over the Christmas period, but for once in your life, maybe you need to pluck up the courage to be where you really want to be and with whom you really want to be.

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a very special Christmas period in which you will be on the receiving end of something more special than just gifts and tinsel. While it might be a bit of a low key time, there is great pleasure to be had out of some of the simple things in life and the family vibe is very powerful at this time.

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romantic ones! Finances are better than you thought they might be, so this is a good excuse to enjoy a bit of a splash out. Just to be on the safe side, if you ARE travelling, check your tickets and timetables.

AQUARIUS 20TH JAN - 18TH FEB You’ll feel like the king (or queen) of the castle as you navigate your way through December. Family celebrations go wonderfully well, especially if there are dual celebrations of any kind. Some expensive pressies changing hands, and some very positive news about forthcoming events in 2018.

PISCES 19TH FEB -20TH MARCH A low key mood at the beginning of the month develops into a very high key mood by month’s end. You might assume that things are going to be their usual quiet selves, and so they might be right up until December 22nd or 23rd, when suddenly everything takes off, the phone starts ringing and there’s a queue of people banging on your door.

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BEST FOOT FORWARD Looking to get a head start on those New Year resolutions? If you want to improve your health for 2018, but not too keen on forking out for a gym membership, just buy a sturdy pair of shoes and join these guys. York Health Walks is a series of regular walks around the York area, organised and led by trained volunteers. They’re great for meeting new friends, filling your lungs with fresh air, and discovering new places to walk in your local area. Walking is the best way to get healthy, improve your quality of life, and extend you life, too. Not to mention all the new friends you'll meet, and places you'll discover. As well as looking to attract new walkers to join the regular expeditions, York Health Walks are also keen to recruit new voluntary leaders to run the walks. You don't need to be a champion walker, nor are you required to have tonnes of local knowledge – just enthusiasm and love for getting out there and meeting new people. n Find out more about the walks, and about how to get involved, at www.walkingforhealth.org.uk or by calling 07709526254. YOUR SERVE If combining a healthy activity with a fun social life is just what you’re after, hunt down this fox. Grey Fox Table Tennis is a new club for people who enjoy a game of good old ping pong during the weekdays. They meet every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday to perfect their game and have a laugh. They are keen for new members, both seasoned pros and fresh-as-a-daisy newbies. n They are a great bunch, so if you’d like to know more, call Keith on 07899 944637, or Russ on 07879 245228. SOUNDS GOOD Research shows that singing is a great activity for people living with Parkinson’s Disease. To that end, York Parkinson’s Support Group started A Song and a Smile, a new singing group to help with breathing, speech, and motivation. They meet from 3-4pm every Wednesday at The Old School, Wigginton, and attending is free, on joining Parkinson’s UK. Newcomers can be sure of a very warm welcome, and York Parkinson’s also offers help with transport, to ensure as many people as possible can attend. n If you would like to know, and to express an interest in joining, be it for you or someone you know, call 490987 or visit www.parkinsons.org.uk

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As these words are being typed, there is, unfortunately, nowhere to watch a film on Blossom Street. Following the closure of Reel Cinema in August, Everyman Cinemas are currently renovating the old Odeon building, hoping to breath new cinematic life (and commercial success) into it. But what is the story of the oddly-shaped place, and why has it changed hands a few times during its life? People of a certain age will be very familiar with the Odeon brand. Beginning in 1930 by Oscar Deutsch, the cinema chain took the nation by storm, taking advantage of the rising popularity of

motion pictures. York's own Odeon cinema opened in 1937 with a screening of 'The Man Who Could Work Miracles', packing out the 1484 seats. The style of the building is classic 1930s Art Deco, as all of the original Odeon cinemas were, but York's was slightly less showy than most.

LIMITS The first Odeon opened in Birmingham, complete with bright neon lights, search lights arching the sky, and huge billboards advertising the latest films. However, York Council at the time were less than keen to have something quite so garish ruining their quint streets, nor would they allow Deutsch to build within the City Walls. Harsh constraints were placed on the architects, Harry Weedon and Robert Bullivant, when it came to designing the building, even down to the size and brightness of the Odeon sign; something which, due the building being listed as Grade-II in 1981, still survives. The finished product was a slightly toned-down cinema by the standard of the '30s, but a very striking one nonetheless. Originally there was a single screen with stall seating at ground level and a balcony above.

The Odeon did a roaring trade for decades, consistantly drawing crowds and selling out. However, the popularity of films resulted in the building having to change, and in 1972 the cinema was 'tripled'. Common amongst Odeon cinemas at that time, a roof was built above the stalls and the space was divided to create two smaller 111 seater screens. Above that, the balcony was extended forwards to make it a total of 820 seats. This allowed the Odeon to offer more than one film at once, giving audiences a choice.

DAMN THOSE DVDS! However, whereas the mid 20th century saw York boast at least a dozen picture houses, by the turn of the millennium attendance had dropped and all the small independent cinemas had closed. Home entertainment had taken over, and with increased competition from the Warner Bros. (now Vue) Multiplex at Clifton Moor, the cinema was performing poorly and the company decided to modernise. The plan, presented to City of York Council, was to subdivide the main screen even further and renovate the entire building â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including

So, in 2006, troubled Odeon Cinemas closed the site, ending almost 70 years of cinema history. But, as we all know, that was not the end. Small national cinema chain Reel snapped the place up and undertook a respectful renovation, restoring many of the 1930s features that had been covered over in the '70s. Appropriately, the first film screened at Reel was Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen, attended by a black tie audience (who probably loved the renovation but hated the movie).

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the removal of the original features and signs. The Council said no. You go, CYC!

EVERYONE Reel made some 'interesting' changes to the old Odeon building. Although they kept the subdivided stalls screens, they also created two other micro auditoriums. One, the 40-seater Screen 4, was created in office space off the first floor lounge, while the 35-seater Screen 5 was created in what was once the sweetie shop on the ground floor. If you ever watched a film in either of those screens, you probably wondered if they were planning to stick some screens in the toilets and charge you for it. But it just wasn't to be, and Reel listed the site for sale before closing down for good this summer. There was some time when many people thought that the building would become a bingo hall, or even a nightclub, but Everyman Cinemas stepped in to purchase it and have begun another renovation. Everyman Cinemas is relatively new on the scene, named after the old Everyman Cinema in London which was the company's first acquisition. Since then they have expanded out of the capital, renovating cinemas in Birmingham, Leeds and Harrogate. Although soon to be under new ownership, and one which places a greater emphasis on dining and cafes, one has to wonder how long the building will be showing films at all. Here's hoping...* Yes, we realise you can all watch a film on your phones while waiting for the Number 6 bus on Blossom Street.

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Here at YLL HQ, Christmas actually starts in November and by the 1st December, all of our Christmas editions have gone to print. Having all of this time to ponder over Christmas has led to a level of superior organisation: I’ve already compiled a list as long as my arm of the things I would really like to see sitting under the tree on Christmas day. Unfortunately for my friends and family, they’re not all so easy to attain.

THE CONTINUATION OF #METOO. The twitter hashtag about the sexual harassment and abuse that has gone under the radar for far too long. As women all over the world stand in solidarity with one another and share their stories, it feels like the time has come for a huge cultural overhaul. It was successful because this isn’t an exclusive

problem limited to Westminster and Harvey Weinstein’s office. It’s so deeply rooted in the everyday, that most women have a story to share. Personally I’ve become numb to it. Being cat called in the street, having your backside grabbed on a night out has happened more times than I have actually bothered to count: looking around from the bar, furiously trying to find the perpetrator - just your average Friday night out right? Let’s keep going with this conversation, it’s going somewhere and it’s about time too. #METOO GOODBYE TO BODY CONSCIOUSNESS. I’m sick to death of constantly thinking about my body, how it looks and what other people might think about it. I compare myself to my friends, to bloggers I follow online, to models in clothing campaigns. It’s insidious and

it’s guilt inducing and I don’t need it. Repeat after me: Stop putting people on pedestals and shrug away those negative vibes. AN END TO AGGRESSIVE TAX AVOIDANCE. (Look I’m aiming high here - it’s Christmas and I’ve been SUPER good all year) From Panama to Paradise: Anyone else wondering if you’re the only person left paying the tax you ought to be? Back in 2014 it came out that my favourite indie rock band had sheltered up to £1.1m in the Channel Islands. The lads who sold themselves as working class men of the people, had grown up in state schools, their parents, state teachers, whose wages were paid by the rest of us (and rightly so, I’m all about that) had decided to get all tight with their new found assets. The Paradise Papers of 2017 have given evidence that many of the

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for it to return in 2017. It didn’t. I’m irritated. Can someone please just bring it back - it was the epitome of Christmas indulgence. AN IPHONE. Wistfully over looking some suggested implications to do with numero tres on my Christmas bumper wish list, I would very much like the Apple iPhone X… I’m a sucker for consumerism, yet I never get the latest phone. Let me ride this trendy wave for once please Santa? How green is the grass on the other side?

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biggest brands in the UK and beyond are capitalising on these tax havens, and it looks like there has been some very poor choice of investment from the Queen’s private estate n’ all. *Rolls eyes*. WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE. Yep, that’s enough of the serious stuff. In 2016 a certain well known coffee chain that has a café placed particularly close to our offices in Haxby, discontinued its Christmas special, a white hot chocolate with cherry sauce. I waited in anticipation

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FESTIVE FINKING Howard Mosley-Chalk is a father and a husband. But more importantly he is a man. These are his (un)manly words.

By the time you read this (pushing your bum into that sweet spot on the sofa, cup of hot cocoa in hand, cushion on stand-by in case you swoon too hard at the sight of my photo), you might not yet have erected your Christmas Tree, or indeed decked any of your halls. However, at time of writing, the pumpkins have yet to be carved, and the inappropriate Halloween costumes have yet to be purchased. There are still a few green leaves on the trees, its not quite 'big coat' weather yet, and Starbuck's takeaway cups remain a very ordinary white. And yet, I have reached the apex of my festive excitement. This is it for me; this is the very best of Christmassy times. There is something about late October that fills me with happiness about the coming couple of months. I get lots of nostalgic feelings about Christmases past, and although

I'm certain it is my subconscious picking and choosing the best bits from ages four to 12 and amalgamating them into one perfect Mega Christmas memory, I remain hopeful that this year, this coming Christmas, will blow all the others out of the water in terms of awesomeness.

IDEAS I get all these nice ideas about cool things to do with the kids, wanting to make the season as magical for them as it was for (the poorly remembered and subconsciously edited version of) me. Gift ideas, day trip ideas,

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A TO Z I've written before about being bad at gift giving, especially concerning people who don't have an obvious 'function'. Buying a present for an architect? Get them a ruler. A bin man? Hand sanitiser. I find it exceptionally hard

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to get inside someone's head and work out what it is they might like, instead of what they need. Therefore an Amazon voucher is usually pretty useful, but possibly more for an irregularly seen relative, not your wife (especially if its an e-voucher and you give it to them via email). “Merry Christmas, darling. Just check your inbox...” Aside: I love getting Amazon vouchers as presents. It’s like receiving money that postal works definitely can't pinch, and that you can spend without leaving the house and having to put pants on. But, with October still emblazoned upon the kitchen calendar, I remain hopeful that I'm gonna totally nail it this year. Come 25th December, after a heavy morning session of unwrapping, my wife will be 'Oh God, oh yeah, now that was good stuff, hubby. You gave good gift. I feel completely gifted. And you know what, you are actually my best friend,

as well as my partner in baby-making, despite what I've said previously.' And then we hug and all the children hold hands and dance around us singing 'Daddy nailed it! Daddy is better than Santa Claus!'

TRUE DAT To that end, I'm getting the planning ball rolling today, as soon as I finish this column. I'm taking that festive joy and excitement and ploughing it into thoughtful gifts and mindful ideas of how to make this Christmas the best damn Christmas since Emperor Constantine made it all up at the Council of Nicaea in 325CE so as to appease the growing Christian population in the Roman Empire and win himself their support to legitimise his claim to the throne. Guess I just nailed that, too. Anyway, best get cracking making those dreams become reality. Actually, I'll just do the dishes first...

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The Copmanthorpe hunt starts on Tadcaster Road, coming from York, just as you pass the first home on your left. Continue along the street. • How many miles to Leeds? • In case of a ‘shocking’ emergency, what number should you call? • How might you ‘catch misfortune’ around here?

STEP 4 Speaking of the pub, turn left at it onto Church Street. • Who protects the Coop’s cash machine? • As you follow the street to the right, who is a “quality butcher?”

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Continue to the right and enter the church yard. Its time for everyone’s favourite game... READING HEADSTONES! WOOP! • Who was “the oldest seaman in His Majesty’s Service”? • Who was the beloved daughter of George & Jane Eastwood? • While alive, what was Martin Burnell’s profession?

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Keep on the road as it curves gently to the left and becomes Top Lane. •Don’t turn down there yourself, but why might horse riders want to turn down Merchant Way?

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Job done. If you were to continue along ne! the road you’re on you could eventually Job Do reach Bishopthorpe, the site of next month’s hunt. So wait right here until the January issue arrives. Merry Christmas!

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A famous Christmas Carol begins with the line ‘Joy to the world, the Lord is come’. But I wonder if the prospect of Christmas does actually fill you with joy. When you think of Christmas do you get a real sense of excitement at the prospect of preparing for family gatherings, food, fun and festivities or are you overwhelmed by a sense of dread at the prospect of frenetic activity, family feuds or financial burdens? Children capture a joyful sense of anticipation more so, I think, than anyone else, and it is joy in the simplest form – it is not found in extravagant gifts. As a little child

growing up in Uganda, on Christmas Eve I used to sing the Christmas carols with my brothers and sisters in anticipation of the next day. We sang as we wanted to be caught up with the heavenly host of angels who came to give the Good News to the shepherds.

Waiting I think waiting expectantly is one of the most wonderful and energy-giving things. Mothers who are about to give birth know that things may be painful, but they anticipate the arrival of a lovely child.

It is into this similar mixture of excitement and anxiety that the infant Jesus is born. On the night of his birth, families were gathering in their home

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to be counted as part of a Roman census. Joy at seeing one another was mixed with fear of what the Roman authorities were up to. For Mary and Joseph, it would seem that just finding a place to stay was their main problem, as they waited for Mary to give birth.

Jesus was born as God’s invitation to experience peace in the midst of activity, and joy in the midst of uncertainty. Those who noticed were a few farm workers looking after their sheep on a hillside, and who were suddenly inundated with choirs of angels singing of ‘Peace on earth’, and a few stargazers from the east. They

Generosity Just like the shepherds, I pray that we will take the time to stop and to notice the presence of God with us every day. I pray too, that our noticing of all that God has already done will then inspire us to be bearers of joy to others. I am constantly exhilarated by seeing the transforming generosity present in our communities. For example, did you know that York Minster has donated over 30 tonnes of food to the Middlesbrough Foodbank and that in the village of Thirkleby, the local phone box was used as a collecting point for the Foodbank right up until the point when BT removed the phone box! (Food is now collected outside the village hall).

find a new joy that can overcome our worst anxieties. Why not find out more by going to your local Church for one of their services in the build up to Christmas. Or come and join the fantastic celebrations on Christmas Day – I’ll be preaching at York Minster on Christmas Day at 10am – you are all invited and welcome. As we join together to celebrate the birth of Jesus this Christmas, I pray that we will all be able to sing at the top of our voices ‘Joy to the worldthe Lord is come!’

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All I want for Christmas is three points at North Ferriby on Boxing Day. This is more of a topical wish from York City supporters, rather than a lesser known b-side from Mariah Carey. It seems quite sad that by the time Santa arrives, York City’s first campaign in the sixth tier of English football means they are seemingly out of the automatic promotion race. Fortunately, the reworking of this regionalised non-league means that

the Minster men can fall to as low as 7th and still compete in the end of season play-offs, which is surely now the revised aim for the season.

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Moyes picks up the reigns at West Ham numerous people met the appointment with negative press. One Sunderland fan warned Hammers

At time of writing there has been lots of managerial movement further up the football pyramid. As David

Relatively new manager Martin Gray is, on the face of it, doing all he can to revive the fortunes of the club. In his first five weeks, he signed five new players including strikers Gary Martin and James Gray. Effectively, they could play upfront together and spell the gaffer’s name which I guess is one way

of putting your stamp on the team. Both Gray, Martin and Martin Gray himself all hail from the North East, while other signings, David Ferguson and Adam Bartlett, were bought from Gray’s former club Darlington. New coaching staff members Dave Penney and Brian Atkinson were also pinched from the Quakers. Think it’s fair to say chairman Jason McGill won’t be expecting any Christmas cards from his Darlo counterpart, though

rumours we are to change to a black and white hooped kit from January are yet to be founded.

supporters what was to come when he commented, “Moyes recent managerial form looks like a text you get when a baby gets hold of a phone: LLWLDLLLLWWLWLLWLLDDLLL”. However, my personal favourite was the nostalic throwback to the nineties tweet of ,“Hey girls, Hey Moyes, Sign Darron Gibson, Here we go!”.

two years ago. To be honest I would rather all the home nations had made it to Russia 2018 but I think, in terms of Northern Ireland, their defeat to Switzerland, although seen as a massive injustice due to a dodgy decision, was the right result over the two legs. As one person pointed out if they had somehow managed to sneak through it would have been the most ridiculous thing to happen to the Swiss since they made Toblerones smaller. Will Switzerland do well at the World Cup? Well their flag’s a big plus.

TO RUSSIA! So an Irishman, Welshman and a Scotsman walk into a bar. It’s not a joke they are just there to watch England at the World Cup! And to think we lost to Iceland less than

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"It's hard to do a really good job on anything you don't think about in the shower" Paul Graham.

You will very probably check your Facebook, if not right this second, straight after.

My partner and I are cat people really, but we got a dog (see columns passim) and I got clicker trained.

The effort not to, the effort to resist, is real.

They sent me out of the room, decided on a task for me to do, called me back in, and when I did the right sort of thing, they clicked. It was the weirdest feeling (bear in mind I've never taken drugs) and they got me to retrieve the toy rabbit out of the cupboard in under a minute, wordlessly. Our unconscious brain just ticks along, effortlessly. Following clicks is easy and powerful. Watching our dog power-up consciousness to recognise a command and connect it with our desired action is to really understand the effort that consciousness takes. It's like waiting for a valve radio to come to life (yep, I'm that old), or a computer to boot up (yep, I'm that old). If I say to you "don't think of Facebook", how can you not?

Effort is energy. In the body, it's ATP, created from sugar or oils. Literally, conscious thinking depletes your energy. It's easier not to think. Everyone who read that sentence and didn't check Facebook expended some life force resisting it. Evolutionarily, using energy to resist stuff is a waste and, anyway, Facebook may provide other evolutionary benefits. We'll see about that. The point is, we are becoming increasingly addicted to more things, and resistance is work, it creates a stress of denial. There's a reason writers have writers' retreats. No wifi. No neighbours. Eat what and when you want. Just you and a keyboard and night and day. Creativity, imagination, needs quiet. It needs no interruption. To be honest, it's probably why I'm a freelancer. I need space to think my

enormous thoughts, and listening to other people's phone conversations can make me entirely useless. I could load up a problem into my head maybe over ten or twenty minutes, gather all the strands, remember the situation, read and prepare, settle down to work out what next and someone would pop up "hey John, this just happened" and that prep time is wasted, dropped to the floor. So I would go sort out the problem, settle down, load up again "hey John .. ". I could go days like that, entirely unproductive.

Facebook, and don't check your smartphone. Get coffee and a doughnut (thinking needs energy, right?) (but not too many doughnuts (diabetic coma <> good thinking time)), lock the door, grab pencil and paper, and think about what comes up.

What if we are all like that? What if we are being stopped from imagining what could be, in our own lives, in our businesses, in the wider world, because of constant interruption? What if we are all being clicker trained by marketers?

Create your own Matrix moment in the comfort of a writers retreat.

There's a great article, if you Google Paul Graham Shower you'll find the source of the quote above and you'll see what I mean when I say "think about what comes up". Let your subconscious tell you what's troubling you, and give it time and space.

John Allsopp is a freelance digital marketer at surgemarketing.co.uk but you can't hire him, he's busy.

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You might be looking forward to your Christmas break with friends and family, but for some children in York Christmas will be spent in hospital. We've visited York Hospital to meet the staff and patients of the Children's Ward and SCBU (Special Care Baby Unit) to find out what Christmas is like for them. Find out about all the great work they do, have done this year, and also about how you can get involved yourself.

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FESTIVE FUN But there is more! Prepare also for Santa-related silliness in these pages. There are puzzles to complete, to tide you over until the big day, a run-down of our Top 5 toys you might like to find beneath your tree, some advice for prepping your home for a visit from Saint Nick, and also a look into the difference between Santa Claus and Father Christmas. 'Cos there is one.

Big thanks As well as thanking all those hard working and dedicated people at York Hospital, we want to extend further festive fanks, sorry – thanks, to all the many advertisers who helped support this feature and who passed on their best to the Children's Ward and SCBU and also a massive thank you to Toymaster for donating the toys and teddies. Whatever you need during the run-up to Christmas, these are the peeps you should call.

THE CHILDREN'S WARD York Hospital's Ward 17, AKA The Children's Ward, is a lively place. The dedicated treatment area for young patients, aged from babies to 18 years, has everything a child or young person would need for a short or extended stay in hospital. There are 25 beds available, a team of doctors, nurses, and support staff working around the clock, 365 days a year. The ward boasts a room designed just for teenagers, with a TV, DVD player, and games console available for use. There is also a large play area on the ward, crammed with dozens of toys and games – many donated from local residents and businesses. Young patients can descend upon the play area and busy themselves all day long, helping to distract them from what could a distressing time of their lives.

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE... Christmas on the ward involves the entire department being decorated by the staff, and the patients, too. On Christmas Eve presents are delivered (obviously – that is when Santa Claus visits) and those children who have to stay for Christmas Day prepare for a lovely day of fun. Everyone, along with visiting parents and family, get together for a huge meal in the play area, and spend the time together. No child would choose to be in hospital over Christmas, but it is nice to know that, if they had to be, they'd have a great time.

MAKES PERFECT SENSE A new Sensory Room in the Children’s Ward at York Hospital has recently opened. After receiving a grant of £15,000 from the Nikki Waterhouse Trust this year, the ward's Play Team and medical staff worked together to design the special room, intended to be used to calm anxious children. The room uses a combination of lights, sounds, and physical objects to aid communication between staff and patients of all ages, and can be used for various types of therapy sessions, as well as for fun and play. John Waterhouse, charity Trustee, commented: “Nikki loved children and had a great sense of fun. We are delighted that the room is completed and already proving very popular with patients and staff. This is a great use of the money raised by the Trust in Nikki’s memory.” Susan Symington, Chair, York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Chair, added: “I was proud to be present at the opening of this wonderful room that is already making a positive difference for children and their families.”

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The pl-A-y Team The Children's Ward is very special in that it possesses a lovely group of people whose sole task is to make sure the children are happy, entertained, and fulfilled. The Play Team don't get involved in any medical issues or procedures,and instead help the kids to have fun and relax. They also help to prepare children for treatments and operations by explaining things to them in a way that a doctor might not, keeping things simple, age-appropriate, and positive. The Play Team also organise daily get-togethers with the children to plays games as a group, sing songs, and to organise craft activities. Along with the medical staff, they ensure that no matter the length of their stay, all children are as happy and as comfortable as they can be while on the ward... especially over the Christmas period.

SCBU 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. Up to 15 babies can be catered for at any one time, and the specially-trained medical team, as well as all the support staff and volunteers, work together to make sure the wee tots are as comfortable as possible. But as the babies might not even be aware of the festive season, the team at SCBU work hard to makes sure that concerned mums, dads, brothers, sisters, grannies, granddads, friends, and relatives are also cared for, to ease what must be an uneasy and stressful time.

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 an eye departments, pharmacists, a patient affairs officer, medical social workers, a chaplain, and the Special Care support group members.

Say cheese! Did you know that you can support SCBU by simply enjoying some delicious cheese? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all thanks to Love Cheese on Gillygate. The shop is hosting a special festival cheese and port evening on 15th December at The York Medical Society, Stonegate, where guests can sample a unique 20 year old tawny port and the appropriate cheese to accompany it. The evening, which is limited to just 40 places, will help support the Special Care Baby Unit, so you scoffing cheese and sipping wine actually will do some good for a change. n To find out more, and to book your places, call 622967. If you would like to know more about what goes on at SCBU, or if you have an idea for a way to raise funds, visit www.supportscbuyork.co.uk

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TAKEOVER TIME York Hospital doesn't just care for children when they are poorly... it lets them run the place, too! Young people from Westfield Primary Community School recently took over the running of the hospital to give them a taste of the responsibilities involved with managing such a large and important place. However, if you're concerned that your surgery will be carried out by a sticky-fingered nine year old, the kids were only in charge of inspecting areas of the hospital and giving feedback on how they could be improved. They spent time in the Children's Ward, talking to patients and seeing what a day on the ward is like, before getting a behind the scenes peek at the Emergency Department. For lunch they got a literal taste of what hospital food was like, while quizzing the hospital's Chief Executive Patrick Crawly. Questions thrown at him included how often he visited patients, what he liked most about his job, and also why he didn't wear a tie. Fair enough. Pupil Oxana Bolshova, who seems far more sensible, said: “I’ve really enjoyed being allowed to talk to patients, doctors and nurses and finding out about hospital stays and jobs. I’ve also really enjoyed exploring the wards and finding out that more goes on in a hospital than you imagine.”

Young lives, saving lives School kids haven't just been bothering the hospital's chief executive, as some have also been learning how to save lives. Local schoolchildren from Hackness Primary School were trained in crucial lifesaving skills recently as part of a national attempt to set a record for the most people simultaneously learning resuscitation skills. The event was part of a Guinness Book of Records national challenge, celebrating the Royal College of Emergency Medicine’s 50th anniversary. Ed Smith, lead consultant for emergency medicine, said: “Everyone can learn to help save a life, including children. They are capable of assessing a situation, responding calmly, remembering their training, and saving lives.

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Standing in the corner of the room, now fully lit, was a three foot tall snowman. Body all white and glistening, carrot for a nose, lumps of coal for eyes and a mouth, the thing awkwardly waved at her with hands made from twigs. “Y’alright?” it said.

The Tree “Your Great-grandmother bought this Christmas tree. 1931, I think”. “You sure it wasn’t 1831?” Emma watched as her mother carefully folded out the branches of a small, artificial Christmas tree. It was thin, dark green, and had exposed parts where twisted wire and a broom-handle stalk were visible. It was, without a shadow of a doubt, the worst Christmas tree she had ever seen. “Are you kidding me, mum? I said get a tree, not rifle through a charity shop’s bins.” “It is a family heirloom. Since your grandmother passed away this year, I thought it should go to you.” “Hmm...” breathed Emma. “So completely by-passing you, then? Strange that.” Her mother pursed her lips in that way only mums can. “Well... your father and I already have one. And you said you needed a small tree. This is small. And it is Christmas Eve already, Emma.” Emma peered out of the window. “I’ll go and cut a branch off the neighbour’s conifer.” “You’ll do no such thing,” said her mum, standing to admire her work. “You’ll have this very special tree. One day you could pass it onto your kids and continue the tradition.” Emma joined her mum and together they stared at the sad, pathetic thing. She sighed, then smiled. “I will,” she said turning to her mum. “If I hate them.” One hour later, after her mum had left, Emma had successfully liberated the neighbour’s conifer of a branch. Unsure of how to stand the oddly shaped limb up in her living room, she had settled for propping it against the wall and dropping a tangle of fairy lights on top. She proceeded to dump her Great-grandmother’s Christmas tree, and all the decorations, into the wheelie bin outside. Reminding herself to concoct some story of burglars or fires to tell to her mother when she asked the next day at lunch, Emma retired to her bed. ***** It was still dark when she awoke. The smell of freshly baked mince pies pulled her from sleep, and for a moment she lost all sense of where and of how old she was. “Weird,” she uttered. “Just a dream.”

Emma stopped and starred. “You’re a... a snowman.”

“Aye.” The snowman nodded; round snowy head crunching against rounder snowy body. “And you’re a massive pain in my bum. Now get dressed and look sharp.” Without another word, the snowman hopped out of the window, which Emma now realised was wide open. Breathing deeply, and shaking quite severely, Emma blinked several times. Then she got dressed. ***** “It’s gone,” Emma said, peering into the bin. “Sure it was that bin?” asked the snowman, scratching his carrot. Emma folded her arms to fend off the chill of 5am. “Why is it so important, anyway?” After spending half an hour in the freezing cold behind her apartment building being convinced by a talking, moving, cursing snowman that talking, moving, cursing snowmen aren’t that big of a deal and to “get over herself”, Emma had begun to question why the creature was so concerned she had thrown her great-grandmother’s tree away. “It’s a bit of old tat.” The snowman hopped up to her. “Tat?” he said. “Is the Mona Lisa tat? Are the Pyramids of Giza tat? It doesn’t matter how old something is, or how it looks. If it’s important, it’s important.” Emma huffed, turned, and continued looking through all the bins. With the snowman watching her search, she looked up and noticed something. All the windows in the building, and those all around her, were empty of lights and decorations. “Strange,” she said. “You’ve noticed then?” said the Snowman, absently picking at one of his coal lumps. She turned. “Noticed what?” “Go out into the street,” he said, pointing down the alley.

“Aye, a war. But not one you’ve ever heard of. Know her name?” “It was... erm... Gertrude! It was Gertrude.” “Surname?” he asked. Emma thought hard but came up with nothing. “No. It was something foreign, though. Something a bit...” “Claus.” “Yeah, that’s it,” said Emma, “Cloos, or something.” The snowman stopped what he was doing and stared at Emma. She stared back, waiting. After a moment, he spoke, slowly. “Your Great-grandmother’s name was Gertrude Claus. She moved here from somewhere cold. Very cold.” He waited for a reaction, but got only... “What, like Russia?” The snowman sighed, but then from the corner of his coal-lump eye, he saw it. “There!” Hopping over to another bin, he slammed his body into it, knocking it over. Emma’s discarded tree was amongst the rubbish. “Now quick, get it up!” They both dashed up to the flat. With the creature’s help, she put the tree up as her mother had the night before, setting the ornaments on each of the twisted fake branches. “Lights,” barked the snowman, and Emma lifted the set she had tossed on top the conifer and carefully arranged them on the tree. She plugged them in and hit the switch. As the lights blinked on, so did the rest of the world. From outside she could feel the hum of other lights bursting to life, other trees suddenly become weighed down by baubles and tinsel. She wasn’t sure how, but she could also sense the waking of millions of excited children. “Done,” said the snowman, sensing it all too. “And just in time.” Emma turned to him, and saw that the snowman now seemed softer, less defined. “What are you, really?”

She sensed a presence by her side. She looked down at the snowman, who looked up at her.

“On who?” she asked.

“Nope, that was me,” said a deep, husky male voice. Emma screamed as she became aware of a figure watching her from the darkness. She leapt from the covers and stumbled over her bedside table. “Who the hell...?!?”

“What” she said, stepping back. “I killed... what?”

Emma slapped her hand on the light switch and pulled at the bedroom door handle... but caught a glimpse of her intruder. Suddenly her panic evaporated.

Emma stammered a little, thinking back to what her mum and grandmother had told her. “Erm... not much. She was a refugee. From Scandinavia. The war or something. Came here in the ‘30s.”

Emma did so, venturing out into the cold, damp street. The Christmas lights and decorations had vanished, as had all the trimmings and typical sales nonsense in the shop windows. Even the street lamps seemed dull.

“You killed Christmas.” he said.

The figure moved. “Calm down, love,” it spoke, in a broad Yorkshire accent. “You’ll do yourself a mischief. We ain’t got time for mischiefs.”

The snowman returned to the back of Emma’s building and started banging against the bins, trying to knock them over. “What do you know about your Greatgrandmother?”

The snowman coughed a little, clearing his icy throat. “That tree, that “bit of old tat”, was actually the only thing keeping the magic going. Without it Christmas can’t happen. See.” Emma looked around again. It was too quiet, even for 5am. “I killed... what?” “Bah!” snorted the snowman, hopping back down the alley. “I’m sick of having to explain stuff.” Emma followed him. “Why is that tree... magic?”

The snowman smiled. “Me? Not much. A remnant, if you will. One designed to keep an eye on you lot.” “Her descendants.” The snowman peered down to his own body, then looked back up. “Look, that tree...” he said, as the carrot fell onto the floor. “Just make sure you put it up, every Christm...” Coal lumps tumbled also, and a wet puddle quickly grew around him. “Christmas. You, and those who come aft...” He had melted, leaving Emma alone in her flat, with a damp patch in the carpet. But she wasn’t sad. In fact, for the first time in a long while she felt as if she had a purpose. She looked out of the window and basked in all the Christmas morning joy that seemed to flow through, and from, her. “Hmm,” she said.

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Set for Santa Big Santy C is a busy man come the evening of the 24th. To make sure he visits your house follow this handy guide to get your home set for Santa.

The runway Contrary to popular belief, Santa tends not to land his sleigh in your roof. TV aerials, satellite dishes and solar panels have made making successful landings tricky in recent years, so he now prefers to touch down on your drive or front lawn. Make sure the garden is clear of trip hazards such as rakes, hose pipes, and festive decorations. Remember, this guy travels at faster than the speed of light, so therefore doesn't have time tiptoe gently over your 4ft light-up snowmen.

THE TREE Be sure to also clear the path from your fireplace (or front door if you don't have one) to wherever your presents are going – typically the Christmas tree. Before bed pick up stray toys and make it very obvious where you want Santa to stash the loot. Glow in the dark arrows pointing to the underside of the tree work well, as does a line of mince pies for him to follow. Don't leave this to chance, otherwise you might on Christmas morning and find your oven stuffed with presents.

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TREATS Talking about mince pies, what you leave out for Santa is also very important. Although traditional, a mince pie and glass of sherry just dosen't cut it these days, and because the population of the world is continuing to grow, therefore increasing his delivery round, Santa needs something to give him energy. Might we suggest a quinoa salad and glass of water? Also, if you're feeling generous, an espresso will go down a storm with the fella - he's up all night, after all.

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Yes, you need to prepare yourself, too; Santa won't visit at all if you're wide awake and waiting for him. To make sure you're dead to world by the time he visits (you can check when he'll be over your area using the NORAD details below/opposite) ensure you have a full and active day on Christmas Eve to tire you out, and no caffeine after 4pm. This applies to parents as well as their children. Got it, grown ups?

Wait, how will he know?!? Good point. How will Santa know what to bring you? He can't read minds, after all. Easy... simply write him a letter detailing exactly what you want (you might want your parents to proof read it before sending – wink wink, mum and dad) and then post it to the address below. This is a special post box that the Royal Mail has worked out with Santa, to ensure he gets all the letters. That's nice of them. Just make sure you send your letter, in a stamped envelope, by the 8th December – that way the big chap will have time to read it and hopefully reply. Therefore make sure you include your address in your finest handwriting possible, or type it up. If you're wondering why you can't email Santa, its because the internet connection at the North Pole is pretty lousy. Its the reason Santa is only half way through the first season of Stranger Things.

TRACK HIM! Need to know exactly where ol' Saint Nick is during his present-delivering rounds? Ask the US government. No joke. For 60 years NORAD (or the North American Aerospace Defence Command – yeah, don't know why they call it NORAD, either) has tracked the global location of Santa as he makes his rounds. Using satellites they normally use for spying out enemy missiles, NORAD keeps an eye on Santa and publishes his progress on their website, www.noradsanta.org

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K’NEX WEB WEAVER ROLLER COASTER This roller coaster set from

K’NEX is a bit different to others they’ve released in the past. For starters, the car is powered by a propeller, not gravity, meaning it will just keep on going and going (while the rechargeable battery lasts, that is), but it can also function standing upright and on its side. Weeeeee! n £69.99 from www.smithstoys.com

STAR WARS BLADEBUILDERS PATH OF THE FORCE KIT With this kit you can make your own lightsaber to swish around and defeat your Christmas-time enemies. However, you get to decide if you'll be a light side Jedi OR a dark side Sith. We say go for Sith, as red lightsabers are cool as. n £49.99 from www.thetoyshop.com

LUVABELLA DOLL This doll is predicted to be THE big seller of

this Christmas, and we can see why. As well as moving around like a real baby, and drinking milk from a bottle, Luvabella can also learn up to 100 words and speak them back to you. Terrifying, or brilliant? You decide. n £99.99 from www.amazon.co.uk

SPHERO MINI ROBOTIC BALL

You might have heard of Sphero, the robotic ball you control with your phone. Well, this Christmas you’ll get to play with his little brother. The Sphero Mini is the size of ping pong ball, yet is just as smart, driving around your living room carpet and being used as a wireless controller for smartphone games. So, basically magic, then. n £49.99 from www.sphero.com

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We do appreciate a good Nerf blaster, and this year’s is pretty impressive. As well as being modular, with extra accessories include to change the blaster’s shape, you can actually select whether it shoots one, three, or all of the darts. If you get this on Christmas Day the cat doesn’t stand a chance. n £59.99 from www.toysrus.co.uk Bonus Mega-rich person present!

ULTIMATE COLLECTORS SERIES MILLENNIUM FALCON Okay, okay... not many kids will find this

thing under the tree this year, and not just because LEGO released it as a limited set. This 7541 piece set – the largest LEGO has ever produced – will set you back a notinconsiderable £649. For LEGO?!? Still, it is hugely detailed, both outside and in and looks the total business.

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Kindle Oasis 2017. It’s winter, so all your staff might start moaning about he cold weather and asking for the central heating to be switched on. But their complaints will fall upon an empty office, because you’ve buggered off aboard until the spring – such is your life. While relaxing around the pool on Christmas Day, you should read an ebook on the new Kindle Oasis; a device that is totally waterproof, letting you read the new Andy McNab while in the

spa. Even if your Indonesian masseuse rubs your back a little too hard, and you drop your Kindle into the plunge pool, it’ll be fine. Then you can smirk about all those “hard-working” losers back in England reading things ON PAPER while NOT IN A POOL like savages. Ha. n £250 from www. amazon.co.uk Looking for interesting local people and companies to follow on Twitter. Here are some we like.

York Minster (@York_Minster). It’s Christmas, so you might get the urge to go to church. Follow the Minster for details about services and concerts.

Yorchestra (@Yorchestra). Get details and updates about this month’s musical course, 28th-30th.

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Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland (@YorkshiresWW).

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LADIES WHO... NETWORK For woman to network and hear inspirational business speeches. Third Thursday of each month, The Grand Hotel. Visit www.ladies-who.co.uk ROTARY YOR A1 For go-getting business people based along the A1 corridor in Yorkshire. Visit www.rotaryyora1.org EBOR BNI YORK. A Chapter of Business Networking International. They meet every Wednesday morning at the Beechwood Close Hotel. Visit www. bniyorkshirenorth.co.uk/yorkshirenorth-ebor-bni-(york) UNIVERSITY OF YORK CORPORATE TRAINING COURSES Courses return in September. To book visit www.york.ac.uk/shortcourses

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University, will be joining the firm's expanding Corporate & Commercial Department as Commercial Associate. Advising on a wide variety of matters, from setting up a small business, to the reorganisation, sale or acquisition of a large company, Hilary has more than 20 years of experience in the field and is keen to get stuck in. “I am very pleased to have joined Ware & Kay Solicitors. This is a long established firm with strong links to the business community. I am looking forward to being able to assist businesses across Yorkshire on commercial and corporate matters”. We wish Hilary all the very best. n Find out more about what Hilary, and the rest of the team, could do for you, at www.warekay. co.uk automatically come on when you're heading home, and keep an eye on the dog from the other side of the planet – they can make it all happen. n To arrange a free smart home survey, call 373053, or visit www. facebook.com/artofsmartUK

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GUIDE SONOS:ONE. You might love your music, especially when listened to via an excellent speaker. However, pressing buttons, inserting disks, standing up, sitting down again... ah! Who can be bothered with all that? SONOS has the answer in the form of their new smart speaker, ONE. This gorgeous slab of tech runs on Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa, so you can literally talk to it to select a track. You can also hook it up to other smart tech in your home, and use it to turn on the lights, the heating, and the telly with only your voice. LIKE IN STAR TREK! n £199 from www.facebook.com/ artofsmartUK

YOU NEED THESE NEW FANCY THINGS OR YOUR FRIENDS WILL SHUN YOU. SHUN YOU! STAR WARS POWERBOT VACUUM. Basically, if you DON'T want a robotic vacuum cleaner that looks like a Stormtrooper from Star Wars, you are no friend of ours. If you do – high five, by the way – then check this out from Samsung. The POWERbot Vacuum is a robotic vacuum that will give your floors a once over without you having to lift a finger, but also ties in with the forthcoming release of The Last Jedi film. Because why not, eh? Still, the vacuum itself is pretty impressive, even without the Star Wars branding. n £700 from www.samsung.com Check out the property section for more details about how Art of Smart can turn your home into a smart home. GOPRO FUSION. Pointing a camera at something is sooo boring, isn't it? Well, thanks to GoPro's latest camera offering, the Fusion, you'll never have to again. The Fusion features two dome-shaped lenses that capture absolutely everything around you, in 5.2K. That way you can edit the footage into fun tiny planet images and VR experiences, but also into traditional 'flat' images, but in which you can choose the focus of the scene. Basically, this is going to put camera operators out of a job. Mind you, for something you stick in your pocket, it ain't cheap. n £600 from www.gopro.com

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GALAXY ATTACK: ALIEN SHOOTER. Take control of a lone spaceship and protect Earth from alien swarms. HAY DAY. Learn the lay of the land, tend to your crops, and trade goods with neighbours and friends. SKY GO. Lets Sky TV customers download popular TV shows and movies via WiFi. HANDY PHOTO. The app is a perfect choice when it comes to correcting and enhancing photos from all possible angles. INTO THE DEAD 2. Journey through the zombie apocalypse in a race to save your family.

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We check out a gadget currently seeking funding on www.Kickstarter.com THE WIRAL LITE. The first affordable, easyto-use cable cam system for filming with a smartphone, action cameras and mirrorless cameras. This cable-running camera system can go where drones can’t, to capture innovative and gorgeous shots. Back yours today.

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YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A MOTORING CLASSIC The McLaren F1 is a legend amongst super car fans, yet only 106 were ever produced (and Mr Bean crashed one of them a few years ago). However, thanks to one careful Japanese owner, you could soon own one of the cars – number 60 to be precise – once it goes up for auction. What makes this one so special is that the owner never drove it, and in fact it will be auctioned off in Derbyshire still with the original manufacturer’s wrappings on it. Since being made in 1996, the bright yellow F1 has done only 149 miles, and that was completed by the makers during testing. And the price? Well, it is expected to beat the previous highest costing McLaren F1 which sold for £11.8 million that had over 9000 miles on the clock. So not much, then.

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Has your bestie ever greeted you with ‘Hello... oh, you look tired. You okay, hun?’ Well, in the future, your human buddy won’t be able to get in there, because your car will have already asked. According to new car technology being unveiled by Toyota as part of their Toyota-I range, their new cars will feature cameras on the inside that scan your face and monitor your breathing, detecting if you’re okay to drive, and even how you’re feeling. If you’re sloshed from booze, the engine won’t start, whereas if you look a bit glum, it’ll play a happy song for you to drive along to. Yes, it is a ma-hoosive invasion of privacy, but one we’d actually like to try. After all, never say no to a new friend (especially one that weighs a tonne and could run you over at 70mph if you’re mean to it).

The Mini is a piece of iconic British design, made famous by The Italian Job, and given a new lease of life with a rebrand and new owner 20 years ago. However, although the general shape of the Mini hasn’t changed all that much since the original 1959 model, that might soon change, according to Mini’s chief designer, Oliver Heilmer. He said “We want to look at customers who are 13, 14, 15 years old now. What is their aesthetic approach? It’s obviously influenced by smartphones. But if we understand it right, we can bring this into the future.” So in the next decade Mini could see a big change in the way the cars look, and, potentially, function. Just promise you won’t make a Pokemon-shaped Mini. That’s what 13 year olds like, isn’t it? Airbags; you’ve got one in your steering column, you might have one above the glove box, and might also have a couple along the sides of your car. But what about baby? Maxi-Cosi have been testing their latest child and baby seat, and this one is as high-tech as it is safe. The new seat costs £550 and, when it detects a sudden stop such as in a crash, deploys two air bags from the harness chest straps. They deploy in front of the child’s face, helping to stop the head and neck whipping forwards. Suitable for kiddos from four months to four years, Maxi Cosi say it is the safest child car seat on the market.

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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? There are three main types of Christmas tree to consider. Within the three main choices there are subspecies too.

retention. The felixble branches don’t hold up against heavy weight baubles. The smell is gorgeous but you’ll also pay the price with a non-traditional shape.

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Norway Spruce, Nordman Fir, Fraser Fir and a wild card, the Blue Spruce.

3. FIR. A solid contender for the non-drop competition, the needles are soft, wide and hang on for a decent amount of time. A rigid upright structure makes it easy to decorate too.

Richard of Deans Garden Centre explains that: “Over the last 20 years there’s been a slow but steady incline in the popularity of the Nordman Fir.” So much so that Deans now sell more of the Nordman than they do the traditional Spruce each Christmas.

Nordmann Fir, Norway Spruce and Fraser Fir. Chris from Orchard Nurseries confirms what Richard of Deans says: ‘Nordman Fir are now the most popular by far.” He describes the tree as: “Non-drop, good dark green needles, not prickly and a good shape.” Orchard Nurseries stock a wide range of Winter plants Including summer pansies, violas and wallflowers too.

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1. SPRUCE. Traditionally in England, the spruce tree is the most popular choice. Thicker at the bottom with a cone-like structure, the needles are fine and retain a rich green hue. Spruce trees need a little TLC as their needles are more likely to drop than other tree species.

York is blessed with a host of Christmas Tree providers.

HEAD TO FOSS FEEDS FOR: The traditional Spruce, Nordman Firs, Fraser Firs and smaller potted trees. The Fraser Fir has more branches than the Nordman and the base is slimmer, so if space is an element in your decision making process, this is the tree for you.

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Conscious Christmas tree punters will be pleased to know that you can replant the potted trees if you give them plenty of water throughout their time indoors.

The Blue Spruce available has a distinctive silver-blue colour and provides healthy competition for needle retention. Oh and if you do swing by Deans, make sure you hit up their Coffee shop, The Bothy, too. It’s ace and the Christmas lunch menu will be in full swing from 1st December.

You’ll find Orchard Nurseries at 48 Hopgrove Lane South, York, YO32 9TG • Call 01904 421153

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THINGS ARE 'LOOKING UP' At this time of year you're probably more grateful than ever for your roof; if it wasn't there, or if there was a problem with it... well, Christmas would be somewhat ruined. Fortunately the roofs of York are in good hands thanks to Future Roof. In little under a decade the team of Future Roof has grown from two to eight full time GRP installers covering York and the surrounding areas. 2017 has been a particularly exciting year for the company as they expanded to include joinery and pitched roof services. Future Roof is also proud to be working with David Wilson Homes on one of Yorks biggest developments at the old Terry's chocolate works. "We believe that if a job's worth doing, it's worth doing right,” says Director Jonny Garnett. “That's

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why we've chosen to work with slate and tile specialists Lee and Craig Brown of Brown Roofing, and skilled joiner Steve Laidlaw at Future Joinery. Alongside our existing team we can now undertake more diverse and larger projects, from house extensions and conversions, to full renovations and restorations.” 2018 looks to be an exciting year for Future Group and their partners. n If you've got a project you'd like to discuss, don't hesitate to get in touch with them. Visit www.futureroof.co.uk or call 777094.

How were your windows this morning? Were they covered in condensation? If so, you're not the only one, as one in five homes in the UK suffer from condensation, damp, and mould. Apart from being damaging to your home, it can also be damaging to your health, and that of your family's. But there is hope. Give Envirovent a call today, as their expert technicians can get to the root cause of your home's problems and fix them, offering solutions that have already cured a million buildings across the country. n For a warmer, healthier, more comfortable Christmas, get your free quote today by calling 0345 2727807, or by visiting www.envirovent.com

- Make your home shutterly beautiful Don't you often wish you could just shut out the world? Instead of slipping a bucket over your head, why not do so in as stylish a way as possible and pay a visit to Beautifully Shuttered? The family-run business in Pocklington offers everything you need to deck out your home in an array of clean, easy to use, and gorgeous shutters, perfect for all types of windows and doors – even oddly shaped ones. Beautifully Shuttered's showroom is the largest of its kind in Yorkshire, where, under daylight-mimicking lights, you can see 30 different kinds of shutters and get insights and advice from the friendly staff. You can get a look at shutters installed on bay windows, patio

doors, in the bathroom, on arched windows, and even on uniquely shaped windows – handy if you live in a Hobbit hole.

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By ‘eck, it’s cold out there. But there is still plenty to see in the garden this month. You might think that your garden would be a barren place in December, what with many regular visitors now cosily tucked up and hibernating. In fact, this month can be pretty busy... you just have to look up. Over wintering bird species tend to spend more time closer to towns and cities, both for warmth and food,

Living it up Think of a care home and you might not immediately imagine a fun place filled with laughter and friendly activities. However, at Red Lodge the aim is to create an environment where each and every person can maximise their independence and social well-being. Just one of the ways they do this, at the home in New Earswick, managed by the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust, is by ensuring that a wide variety of fun and activities are available all year around

If you haven't already, December is the perfect time to dedicate a portion of your garden for wildlife. Piles of fallen leaves, dead wood, prunings and corrugated iron or plastic laid flat on grass or earth will make for ideal habitats for a mix of different animals. Insects, especially those all-important bees, will appreciate the shelter, as will reptiles and any hibernating mammals who have yet to bed-down for the winter. Doing so will result in a more vibrant, colourful, and interesting garden come the spring.

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so expect to see those bare tree branches filled with peckish beaks (our favourites being the robins). Make sure your bird bath stays unfrozen, and stock up that bird feeder whenever you can.

for residents to get involved with – and also for the wider community. Red Lodge is a registered care home for older people, which also offers sheltered accommodation. n If you'd like to find out about availability, or to check out what is going on there over Christmas, call 752234.

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Things you learn… We hear from Mel Collier of JDL... So, having spent the bonfire night weekend at Harrogate Homebuilding and Renovating Show, we have spoken to a lot of people and it would seem that they all just want one thing – tradesmen with different specialities that all talk to one another! You may think that it is a given that a plumber will organise a tiler to tile your bathroom walls, and an electrician to sort out your shower, or a heating engineer who will organise an electrician to fit a boiler stat, but we have found this not to be the case. Many of the people we have spoken to have been left in the lurch because they’ve heard the words ‘that’s not my job’ or ‘I’m not qualified to do that’ from their tradesman and they have told us stories of rushing to get a tradesman to fit in because they are available as opposed to being the best for job – which never works out well. NO DRAMAS Here at JDL we take that stress away from you as we can offer you fully qualified plumbers, electricians and heating engineers, all from under one roof. If you choose us, it is our job to ensure that your venture (no matter how big or small) will be done correctly and completed on time, taking the guess work out of it for

you, and as a Which Trusted Trader, you know that we will work to the highest level to ensure we surpass your expectations. I would encourage anybody undertaking work in the New Year to sit down with their tradesmen first and talk through exactly what you will be getting for your money – preparation and prior knowledge is key to a successful project. For all you Facebook users, please remember that our competition to win a Bathroom Suite is still going strong. If you want to enter please like our Facebook page where you will find all the details - you will need one of our JDL Ducks, “Quack Sparrow”, so get in touch and we’ll send one out to you – Good Luck!! Finally I want to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas from The Directors and Staff at JDL. Whatever Christmas means to you, may your world be filled with warmth and good cheer!

RIGHT PRICE RENTAL So that was 2017... As we hurtle towards the end of another year, it’s a great time to reflect on the highs and lows of the year. I think we are all fed up of hearing the “B” word and witnessing the uncoordinated way that the process of our separation from the economics of the EU seems to be progressing, but we have to hope that regaining control of our own destiny can be no bad thing. So far the fall out for the electrical industry has been a steady stream of new price lists from manufacturers as they come to terms with the headwind of the Sterling to Euro exchange rate. To a degree this has so far been absorbed by the industry, but I think unfortunately prices will continue to rise into next year until the terms of our divorce are finalised. On a more positive note the “smart” revolution has continued at pace to a point now where it has actually produced products which are of some use to us all. Hoover have just launched a built in oven whose front is entirely made up of a touch

sensitive screen. This means you can follow an on-screen video recipe to prepare your food, then program your oven with ease before watching some Youtube cat videos while your food cooks - happy days indeed!

MOVING ON It’s also been a year of change for us as a company as we moved from our location of forty years to our new home on Monks Cross Drive in Monks Cross. Now the dust has settled and the strain of moving is in the past we have been very pleasantly rewarded with so many visitors, old and new. It is gratifying to hear the positive comments of our customers (and the tills ringing) and to know that with a bit of luck the future of Herbert Todd & Son has been secured for the next eighty years! On behalf of all the staff here at Herbert Todd’s and the family, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and Happy New Year. We hope to see you in 2018!

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There are three main types of Dogwood: the species with brightly coloured winter stems, the small/ medium sized flowering tree types, and the low growing creeping form, Cornus canadensis.

The dogwoods that are grown for their spectacular stem effect are usually cultivars of Cornus alba, C. stolonifera, and C. sanguineum. As well as the stem colour, several have brightly variegated or coloured foliage. The best being C. alba ‘Sibirica Variegatum’, C.alba ‘Elegantissima’, C.alba ‘Spaethii’, and C.stolonifera ‘White Gold’ Cornus alba siberica has excellent autumn leaf colour, and bright red stems. C. alba kesselringii has deep purple, almost black stems, and C. stolonifera flavrimea has bright green. Along with the bright stem colours, C. stolonifera ‘White Gold’ & C. alba elegantissima

idea if you have an area in the garden liable to short term water logging. have excellent white-edged variegated foliage, and C. alba spaethii has gold edged foliage, therefore making good dual season plants.

ON FIRE - Cornus sanguineum ‘Winter Fire’ is an improved form of our native dogwood that also has a spectacular autumn foliage effect, as well as bright yellow, orange and red stems throughout the winter months. The foliage colour and effect is also enhanced by regular hard pruning. To get this spectacular winter stem effect with dogwoods, it is necessary to cut the shrubs back hard each spring. Mid-March is fine, but a little earlier or later will be okay depending upon the weather at the time. These types are best planted in open areas where the winter sunlight can shine on the stems, improving the effects of the colours even further. They thrive in damp soils and are

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FLOWER POWER The Flowering Dogwoods include Cornus kousa, C. florida, C. alternifolia, C nuttallii C. controversa variegata, and C. florida Rubrum. The ‘flowers’ on these Cornus are actually brightly coloured bracts surrounding the small true flowers in the centre, which are mostly produced between April and May. Flower colours are usually white, pinks and reds but C. mas produces sweetly smelling small pale yellow flowers during the late winter and early spring. These are followed by translucent cherry like edible fruit that is something of an acquired taste. One of the best tree forms is C. controversa variegata, commonly known as the wedding cake tree because of the way the branches grow in distinct horizontal layers and the creamy variegated foliage gives the impression of icing. Although it requires space to produce its best effects it makes a superb specimen for the centre of a lawn growing to around 5-6m (15-20ft) tall. C. kousa

and C. florida also have the added benefit of superb red/purple autumnal colours.

PRUNING - Absolute minimal pruning is the key to success. Any pruning carried out should be done in late winter, early spring and would normally consist of removing the odd side growth, crossing branches and any dead wood. Most of this group flower on flowering growths made during the previous. Any drastic measures taken will invariably cut out the flowering growths. Cornus canadensis is a creeping form of Dogwood, rarely reaching more than 15cm (6”) high. It forms a dense carpet of pale green foliage and is covered in white flowers in the spring, It thrives in sun or shade making it an idea alternative ground-cover plant. Newby Hall near Ripon is well worth a visit at it has an excellent collection of Cornus.

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The days shorten, the clocks change, and all at once we arrive near the year's end. Is it just me, or are these years getting shorter? Winter colour is beautiful: trees start to loose their clothes to enrich the earth which will feed the soil for the coming year. Few sights warm the heart more than a Japanese Acer in early winter, its canopy a blaze of colour. The foliage of many other trees, however, offer equally rich tints, with subtle shades of yellow, orange, pink and purples. These are some of the most reliable: Acer palnatum 'bloodgood'. This beautiful tree is one of the most impressive and reliable of its kind. It is rounded and bushy with finger-shaped leaves that turn brilliant scarlet in autumn. Amelanchier 'ballerina'. A superb tree, snowy mespilus has two main seasons of I interest; spring, when the bushy crown is a mess of white blossom, and autumn, when it is ablaze with red and orange foliage. It's one of the most reliable trees for outstanding autumn colour. Cercidiphyllum 'japonicum'. This is a lovely tree of graceful, spreading habit, with slender branches. The neatly-rounded, paired leaves are bronze when they first unfurl, changing to blue-green in summer, through to yellow, pink, and purple.

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I would like to make a wreath for my door this Christmas. Could you please tell me how you make yours? Start with a large, double-ringed frame with bridges between the rings for support. You then wrap moss around the ring with florist wire until you have a circle of moss. This will form the base of the wreath. You then cut short lengths of leylandii flat on the moss and wrap this on, also using florist wire. You could also use Gold Rider Conifer for a golden colour foliage on the green moss.

You then wire two small stems of holly, about 10cm long, together with stub wire. This should be pulled through the moss ring to form a glossy dark green circle on which you can decorate. Use reds, golds, and silvers, as well as berries and cones. By going around your garden (and around friends') you will find lots of different greenery. Here are a few that add nice warm colours to a wreath: • Elaegnus 'Guilt Edge' • Eucalyptus 'Gunnii' • Euonymus • Ivy • Laurel • Leucothoe 'scarletta' • Photinia 'crispy pink' • Trachelospermum Add to these crab apples, holly berries, pine cones, dried oranges and limes, and also even chillies. Finish with bows made from wired ribbon and enjoy mounting it somewhere prominent. And don't be alarmed if birds try to pinch the berries from it – it's what nature intended. May I wish you all a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

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Blueberries are one of the most popular berries to grow in the garden, but also one of the most mistreated. There must be many a blueberry bush with ‘the blues’, tormented by well-meaning gardeners. This is a pity as, with a little special care, blueberries are one of the most rewarding fruits to grow. Blueberries thrive in the right conditions. What they need above all else is an acidic soil or, to be a bit more scientific, a soil with a pH no higher than 5.5. If other acid soil lovers, such as rhododendrons and azaleas, grow strongly in your neck of the woods then blueberries should be happy in the garden without any

special preparation. On more alkaline soils you’ll either have to try and lower the pH or grow in containers.

POTTY When growing in pots it is essential to use a low pH ‘ericaceous’ compost formulated for acid loving plants. It is also important to have a good-sized container and be prepared to ‘pot on’ to a larger one as the bush grows. Most blueberry varieties have the potential to reach well over a metre in height. This requires not only space for a good supporting ‘root run’ but a stable container that won’t topple. Something else that’s often forgotten is that watering from the tap (tap water can have a pH well above 5.5) will tend to counteract the effect of the ericaceous compost. Use rainwater, which is more naturally acidic, instead. Because nurturing blueberries in pots can be a little fussy I prefer to grow them directly in the soil. My blueberries are grown in special beds

from which about ten centimetres of soil has been removed and replaced with ericaceous compost. To help keep the bed acidic I never water with tap water and mulch with leaf mould annually. In addition, every couple of years, I further acidify the soil by applying sulphur chips (these are an easy way to lower the soil pH and can be bought at garden centres or online).

WITH FRIENDS I’ve about a dozen blueberry bushes, some over ten years old, many now at least a metre and a half tall giving good crops every year. One of the likely reasons for this is that my bushes aren’t lonesome. Most types of blueberry are only partially selffertile and benefit from a pollination partner of a different variety. Having two or more bushes of varying types will usually give better crops with bigger berries.

As blueberry bushes grow some pruning is needed to keep them healthy and fruitful. This is best done in early spring when the new buds are clearly visible. Further advice on pruning can be obtained from websites, but generally I aim to maintain a balance of old and new wood, removing weak and twiggy growth. The right soil conditions, using rainwater, providing a pollinating friend and a little annual trimming will keep blueberries happy and content. The only other thing to consider is birds. If blueberries are not well netted it will be the grower and not the bush that will be feeling blue as blackbirds will plunder the berries stealing the lot, often before they’re even fully ripe.

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Ho ho hop, skip and jump! Christmas and running; not typical bedfellows. However, thanks to St Leonard's Hospice and their forthcoming Santa Dash, the sight of a red suit and white beard might get your heart pounding in the future. Taking place on 3rd December at Allerthorpe Lakeland Park outside Pocklington, the Santa Dash

will see runners and walkers of all ages dressed up in their best Father Christmas outfits and tackling the course together – all raising funds for the hospice. Despite confusing the tinsel out of any passing elves and reindeer, the day will be fun packed, with presents to find for the younger runners and family fun and games for everyone else. n To find out more, or to sign up, visit stleonardshospice.org.uk or call 777777.

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POP IN TO THIS POP UP Beloved charity York Against Cancer has opened a pop-up Christmas shop in the city centre, just in time for Christmas. Selling gifts and cards, with all proceeds going to the cancer-fighting charity, the shop is located in Sir Thomas Herbert’s House in Pavement, an evocative and beautiful building, ideal for a Christmas shopping spree. Donated to the charity for the festive period by York Conservation Trust, the shop, which is open now and will be until 21st December, sells only new goods from ranges including Emma Bridgewater, Rachel Ellen, and Emma Ball, and a great range of greetings cards including YAC’s famous York scenes. Remember us, when you're writing yours, won't you? n Find out more from www.yorkagainstcancer.org.uk

Stocking up! Put a sock in it, will ya? That is because City of York Council are crying out for residents to knit, sew, felt, quilt, or embroider a Christmas stocking for this year's Santa's Socks appeal. The initiative, organised by the council's York Learning team, will see the socks stuffed with sweets and stationary items and then donated to local food banks, homeless shelters for young people, and the Independent Domestic Abuse Service... so get those needles warmed up. However, if you can't knit to save your life, you can also help by donating the items to go in the stockings. A few bags of wrapped sweets could go a long way to help brighten Christmas morning for a young person who really needs it, so to find out more about getting involved with the project,visit santassocks@york.gov.uk Just be sure to have your socks and sweets ready by 7th December!

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A dentists with bite Crystal Clear Dental on Blake Street is entering an exciting new era. After joining forces with their sister practice, Bridge Street Dental Spa in Driffield, the team can now offer additional services right here in York. Having worked at Crystal Clear previously, Bridge Street's director, Mark Nortcliffe, is now looking forwards to reacquainting himself with the place, and building on its long established reputation. “I left York to start a new practice in Driffield, so it’s wonderful to get the opportunity to be back again. It is great to now get the chance to bring some of the new ideas from Driffield back to York to further

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If you're currently rushing around getting the perfect gifts for those you love, how about giving yourself the gift of a new outlook on life? We hear from York Yoga Studio. Partridges, pear trees, leaping lords and dancing ladies are all very lovely, but they are highly impractical gifts to either give or receive. But here at York Yoga Studio, we know of twelve other, far better gifts that yoga can give to you. So everyone...

GRATITUDE. There is a saying that it’s not happy people who are grateful, it’s grateful people who are happy. When you appreciate what you have, what you have appreciates in value. Yoga teaches us to be appreciative of the blessings of our lives.

CONTENTMENT AND ACCEPTANCE. Sometimes what we need is permission to simply accept our limitations, to recognise that if we do the best we can, it is always enough. Yoga helps us to listen to our own bodies, to find our limits, and discover that even with our limits we are enough and thus we can find contentment.

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STRENGTH. The practice of asanas, or yoga postures, increases bone density through weight bearing while building upper body and leg strength.

FLEXIBILITY. Steady and consistent stretching leads to greater flexibility and suppleness, helping to lengthen muscles and connective tissues. Yoga also strengthens muscles around joints to help protect them and reduce injury from sports or even just daily life.

CONTROL, POSTURE AND BALANCE. Improving your core strength and alignment helps you find space and lightness in the body, hold your balance and improve posture. Good posture brings easier breath, ease in the joints and greater overall confidence. MINDFULNESS. Life is short enough without letting it slip by without really feeling life in the present moment. Mindfulness is a key part of yoga, and mindfulness has been shown to be very helpful in dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression.

COMPASSION. Compassion starts at home: when we learn to forgive ourselves and stop being critical of ourselves we discover a well of compassion that is deep enough to share with everyone. A PHYSICAL PRACTICE YOU CAN DO ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, for life. Because yoga is about awareness, it requires no special kit and no special skill. It is available anytime and anywhere – from a communal class to standing in line at the grocery store.

A PHILOSOPHY THAT CAN GUIDE YOU ON AND OFF THE MAT. Yoga is also more than the physical practice - it is a philosophy and code for living a happy and productive life. MEDITATION. One of the practices of yoga is meditation, where we learn to calm the mind and find peace and stillness even with the tumult of daily life.

THE POWER OF YOUR BREATH. We always underestimate the enormous power of our breath on our physical, mental and emotional states. Yoga teaches us powerful breathing techniques for both warming and energising the body as well as relaxing and balancing.

RESTORATION AND RELAXATION. Sometimes what we really need is a little space to unwind…

Yoga comes in many shapes and sizes, but a good yoga class will give you all of these gifts, and more. At York Yoga Studio, we offer Christmas gift cards, special punchcards, vouchers for our excellent therapists, yoga mats and clothes, and a warm and friendly welcome. So bring the gift of yoga and the joy of Christmas together this year! n Find out more at www.yorkyogastudio.co.uk or call 785704.

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CASTLE OF ANGELS

The Christmas spirit descends upon Castle Howard This Christmas a host of angels will land at Castle Howard until 23rd December. Inspired by its architecture, interiors and art collections, these fabulous creatures will populate the grand state rooms to spectacular effect. Be entranced by the Magical Christmas Garden - a peek into the world of Father Christmas. There will also be a chance to pre-book an Audience with Father Christmas or an Enchanted Evening with Father Christmas. As well as this unique ‘angelic’ Christmas experience, visitors will also enjoy their Castle Howard favourites including the soaring Christmas tree in the Great Hall and the return of Bompas & Parr’s Gingerbread Castle Howard. n Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

THE SQUIRRELS ARE WELL CONFUSED... ...because Christmas at York Museum Garden is here!

This winter York will welcome its newest attraction, as the city’s beloved Museum Gardens are transformed into an illuminated trail to host Christmas at York Museum Gardens. Open until New Year’s Day, the gardens will be filled with light, colour and music as the city’s beautiful, medieval grounds play host to an exciting Yuletide experience. Wander beneath canopies of trees drenched with seasonal colour, and discover the 12 Frames of Christmas, the rainbow forest of musical trees, and a spectacular projection onto York’s iconic ruins of St Mary’s Abbey. n To book, visit www.christmasatyorkmuseumgardens.co.uk or call 08442 097362.

WARM UP IN THIS COLDPLACE

The UK’s number one Coldplay tribute hit the Barbican Coming from the sunny town of Grimsby, Coldplace recreate all the passion and feeling of a live Coldplay performance to perfection. Coldplace are the most authentic tribute you will ever see, and frontman Shane Crofts perfectly recreates the melancholic tones of Chris Martin. The band have been together since the end of 2004 and have performed in some fantastic venues around the globe and played to amazing crowds all over Britain. Get set for a mind-blowing concert at York Barbican on 13th December. n To book, call 0844 8542757.

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE! 17TH DECEMBER - COMMUNITY CAROL CONCERT, York Barbican, 2.30pm. Featuring York Railway Institute Band, York Civic Youth Choir, York Musical Theatre Company, & City of York Council staff choir. Call 0844 8542757.

CHRISTMAS NEVER TASTED BETTER Santy C drops in to York’s Chocolate Story

Guests will join the magical elves on Santa’s mission to save Christmas! These special themed tours are filled with cracking Christmas games, incredible seasonal secrets and plenty of festive fun. There will of course be a meeting with the big man – Santa himself. On the way, families can learn festive facts about iconic brands and how chocolate was involved in Christmases past. Everyone will get to make their own Christmas-themed lollies and watch special festive demonstrations with the talented chocolatiers – all taking place 2nd to 24th December. n Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com

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A Victorian Christmas comes to the Castle Museum Take a stroll over the cobbles of the twinkling Victorian street this Christmas and experience the magic and festive traditions of days gone by. Journey back in time to discover how Christmas would have been celebrated 150 years ago on York Castle Museum’s enchanting Kirkgate; the ideal backdrop for a month of Christmas festivities, music and cheer, 25th November until Christmas Eve. Follow the trail to find Father Christmas, join Ebenezer Scrooge as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas, find out about the traditions of gingerbread with special demonstrations of gingerbread decorations, and visit the cafe to treat yo’self. n Visit www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk

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With just a couple of weeks to go until the start of this year’s York Theatre Royal's pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, we caught up with the legendary dame himself, Berwick Kaler. on the script so close to rehearsals starting? “Its all going to be a surprise to the cast and crew this year, and that might help to give it a boost. The pantomime is always relevant and the humour draws upon what has happened over the past year, so if you finish the scrip last February it wouldn't be current. So we'll see what happens – see who is running the country, or destroying the country, by then – this world is changing week by week lately. I always do leave it a bit late, but I think I'm pushing my luck a bit this year!”

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“The script!” cried Berwck. “I mean, I know it’s rubbish, but at the minute we don't have a second half. So for the first time ever, the “so called” actors might be getting the script on the read-through day, instead of a week before.” To be fair to Berwick, he's had a difficult year. After meeting last year, just after he'd had an emergency pace-maker fitted, Berwick underwent serious heart surgery during the summer. But, as ever, a chat with him is a roller-coaster of jokes, laughs, and saucy asides. “So its a tad late this year, “ he explains. “Lots of people have had the heart operation I did, but they usually don't have to do three months hard slog in pantomime like I do. I was supposed to have it immediately after last year's panto, to give me six months to recover, but instead I had it in late July. One of things about having had it, is that I feel tired all the time.”

TAKING A BOW? Jack and the Beanstalk will be Berwick's 39th panto at the Theatre Royal. We asked if he had a final show in mind at some point. “Well, I am fit, and I'm relieved to feel well again, but you have to go through a lot of physiotherapy after a

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“Trying to get the right humour without offending anyone is hard,” he says. “It'll be fine though. I love it when its not 100% polished. People think we make it all up on the spot, which we don't, but some of the script is always being developed during the run of the show. Things change, and we don't know what to

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big operation like that. My heart has taken a bit of a bashing. I'm 71 now, and with my little touch of local fame, I'd like to go out with a bang. Not death wise, mind! Next year will be my 40th panto, so of course I'd like to make that a celebration, whether it is my final or not.” Is he not worried about still working

With so many political upheavals from which to draw comedy, is Berwick ever concerned that he might cause offence?

expect. “I remember two years ago when we were in that big tent at the National Railway Museum, and I thought, how the hell are we going to pull this off? There are tracks running down the middle of the stage, for crying out loud! But it worked, and we had a fantastic time and we made it work.

Any particular reason why he chose Jack and the Beanstalk for this year's show? “Its a great show – one of the big pantos. Although we do use the titles, we try to make it as different and new as possible each year. Jack and the Beanstalk is a great family panto, and before I retire I very much wanted to do a few of my favourites before the final one – whenever that might be.”

PARTNER IN CRIME It wasn't just Berwick who has had a tough year; co-star Martin Barrass also underwent surgery this year following a horrific motorcycle crash in 2016, causing him to miss last year's show. “Martin is back and fighting fit,” explains Berwick. “I've told him that he might have to take the brunt of the messy stuff during the show if I'm not up to it. He says he's as fit as a fiddle, so Martin and I will be taking the Mickey out of ourselves, and the operations we've had, as ever this year.” Just as we were about to ask another question, Berwick blurted out: “Hey, you've had me on the cover of the December magazine ever year for a while now. Aren't people getting bored with it? Oh, and I was actually looking through Your Local Link the other day for a roofer. I think I have damp coming through.” Thanking him for that piece of information, finally we wished him all the very best with the forthcoming run of the show. “Thanks. I don't know what I'm worried about, actually. I mean, none of us can sing, and very few of us can dance and act at all. I don't know how we've lasted this long!” That should definitely be on the poster!

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1933, Santa welcoming visitors in his enchanting log cabin, live weekend entertainment, and of course Christmas shopping! Eek! Visit www. yorkshireswinterwonderland.com UNTIL 7TH JANUARY ALL CREATURES…, Kentmere House Gallery, Scarcroft Hill. Paintings by selected local and nationallyknown artists. For opening times, call 01904 656507. UNTIL 5TH JANUARY THE LOST TRADITIONS OF MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS REDISCOVERED, Barley Hall, 10am4pm. Discover the hidden history of Christmas in medieval York at the

beautifully decorated townhouse. Join the lady of the house, Joan Snawsell of Barley Hall, as she prepares her household to welcome the great and the good of York into her homefor the festive season. To book, visit www.thejorvikgroup.com/tickets UNTIL 1 JANUARY ST

CHRISTMAS AT YORK MUSEUM GARDENS, 4.45-9.30pm (except Christmas Day). Find out more in our Events Hotlist. UNTIL 30TH DECEMBER GLOW: WINTER ILLUMINATIONS, RHS Harlow Carr, Harrogate, ThursSat, 3-8pm. See the gardens lit up for the festive season and marvel at the beauty of all the plants and trees in there winter colours. Visit www.rhs. org.uk/harlowcarr

UNTIL 22ND DECEMBER YORKSHIRE YULETIDE VILLAGE, Shambles Market. A unique collection of design-led gifts, made right here in Yorkshire. Visit www.madeinyorkshire.org.uk UNTIL 23RD DECEMBER CHRISTMAS AT CASTLE HOWARD, Castle Howard. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

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UNTIL 24TH DECEMBER A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS, Lotte Inch Gallery, Bootham. An exhibition of elected works the staff of the gallery love the most. Visit www.lotteinch.co.uk

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CHRISTMAS POP-UP SHOP, Pavement, Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5.30pm. Visit the gift and card shop set up by York Against Cancer to furnish you with Christmas cheer and raise funds for the charity. Visit www. yorkagainstcancer.org.uk

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29TH LIGHT UP A LIFE, across York. St Leonard’s Hospice would like to invite you to dedicate a light in memory of a loved one. The Christmas trees in St Helen’s Square in York, Selby Abbey, the Hospice grounds and Easingwold Market Place will all bear hundreds of twinkling lights, each one representing the life of someone special. Call 01904 708553.

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CHRISTMAS CRAFT DAYS, Burton Agnes Hall, 1-4pm. Head Guide Pauline Waslin will demonstrate making the crafts that you see at Christmastime and reveal the secrets behind the handmade decorations in the Hall. Visit www.burtonagnes.com 28TH RECENT EXCAVATIONS AT THE MESOLITHIC SITE OF STAR CARR, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture by Professor Nicky Milner, University of York, hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 01904 656713.

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1ST CHRISTMAS READINGS AND MUSIC, The Bar Convent, 7.30pm. Be entertained by The Stamford Bridge Singers in the festive surroundings of The Bar Convent. Call 643238. CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT, Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York. BMS York present a concert by the Sacconi String Quartet. Call 704052. 2ND DECEMBER-12TH JANUARY ANITA KLEIN, The Pyramid Gallery. An exhibition of work by Anita Klein. Visit www.pyramidgallery.com

2ND-24TH SANTA’S SWEET ADVENTURE, York’s Chocolate Story. Guests will join the magical elves on Santa’s mission to save Christmas! These special themed tours are filled with cracking Christmas games, incredible seasonal secrets and plenty of festive fun. There will of course be a meeting with the big man – Santa himself. Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com 2ND-23RD AN AUDIENCE WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS, Burton Agnes Hall. Father Christmas, Mrs Claus and Jingles the Magic Elf will be thrilling children, and adults alike, this Christmas with magical performances of magic, song and storytelling. Call 01262 490324.

Scarborough. Help Santa get back to the North Pole by completing a special Christmas trail, and win gifts and prizes. Visit www.sealife.co.uk/ scarborough

2ND-3RD & 9TH-10TH SANTA IN THE WINDMILL, Holgate Windmill, 2-4pm (10am-12pm & 2-4pm on the 10th). Santa will visit his grotto at the top of Holgate Windmill. Visit www.holgatewindmill.org

1ST-4TH CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL, Huntington Methodist Church. See 18 trees sponsored and decorated by local businesses and organisations. Home-made refreshments will be available each day, and there will be stalls selling gifts, crafts, jewellery and bulbs. Email christine.harrison42@yahoo.co.uk

2ND-3RD AT HOME AT CHRISTMAS WITH LADY SNAWSELL, Barley Hall, 10am-4pm. Discover the preparations the household went through during the month of Christmas, as well as exploring the extent of the involvement of the Lord and Lady of the house. Visit www. barleyhall.co.uk

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2ND-3RD EFFECTS ART MARKET, The Stained Glass Centre, St Martins Lane. Effects will bring well respected and emerging design labels from Yorkshire to a wider audience. Those confirmed include a variety of furniture, lighting, textiles, jewellery and homeware designers from York. Visit www.effectsdesignmarket.com

the big band treatment. All profits from this show will go to York Against Cancer. Call 01904 501935.

2ND COPPICING COURSE, ST NICKS ENVIRONMENT CENTRE, Rawdon Avenue, 10am-4pm. An introduction to the heritage skill of managing woodland and increasing biodiversity. Visit www.stnicks.org.uk or call 411821.

SANTA DASH, Allerthorpe Lakeland Park, Pocklington. Runners and walkers of all ages will dress up in their best Father Christmas outfits and tackle the course together – all raising funds for St Leonard’s Hospice. Visit www.stleonardshospice.org.uk or call 777777.

2ND CHRISTMAS SWING AND SONG, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, 7.30pm. The Sam Johnson Big Band and guest singers will get you into a festive frame of mind with Christmas carols and Christmas classics all given

3RD ADVENT PROCESSION, York Minster, from 4.15pm. An atmospheric and breath-taking candlelit service of music, readings and prayers for Advent. Visit www. yorkminster.org

7TH CHRISTMAS FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS, Dunnington Methodist Church, 7.30pm. Tickets £7.50 to include refreshments and raffle. Call 01904 488044.

9TH DECEMBER-7TH JANUARY EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS TRAIL, York Minster. Discover more about the Christmas story by exploring the activity stops hidden around the Minster. Follow a trail with items to look at, touch, smell and discuss at each stop. Visit www.yorkminster.org 9TH, 16TH, & 21ST BREAKFAST & TEA WITH SANTA CLAUS, Deans Garden Centre, 9-10.30am (14th & 22nd, 4-5.3pm for Tea). Includes a hot meal, biscuit decorating, and a gift from Santa. Call 400141. 9TH YORK MUSICAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CONCERT, St Lawrence Parish Church, Lawrence Street, 4pm. Enjoy choruses from Handel’s Messiah, Richard Shephard’s Cantata, and choral arrangements of favourite carols. Visit www. yorkmusicalsociety.org.uk CRAFT FAIR, St. Crux Hall, 10am4pm. Christmas gifts, decorations, cakes and puddings for sale to raise funds for York Unitarians. Email mhill. york@gmail.com

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MALTON CHRISTMAS FOOD & GIFT MARKET, Malton, 9am-3pm. The market will be awash with all the festive foodie goodies that you would expect and some unique gifts too. Expect figgy puddings, perfectlyprepared turkey and goose and much more! Visit www.visitmalton.com

10TH KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY, New Earswick Sports Club, 3-9pm. Have a merry old time at this party for all. Call 07582 890631. 11TH JOGLARESA, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. Blowing the dust off medieval songs and bringing seasonal cheer to Yuletide, Joglaresa’s Christmas concerts are a romp through the carols of Christmas past. Call 658338. A YORKSHIRE CHRISTMAS WITH CANTAR AND IAN MCMILLAN, St Michael le Belfrey Church, High Petergate, 7.30pm. Featuring a new Christmas Carol, specially composed for Cantar by Ian McMillan and Luke Carver Goss. Visit www.cantarchoir. org.uk 13TH SAVE A BABY’S LIFE, Tesco, Dringhouses, 10.30am. Sessions last approximately one and a half hours and aim to give those who attend the confidence to cope in the unlikely event of a baby emergency. Email m.taylor058@btinternet.com

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15TH ADULT ONLY CHRISTMAS QUIZ, New Earswick Sports Club, 7.30-11pm. Pit your wits and knowledge in this quiz for grown-ups only. Call 750103. 16 -17 CHRISTMAS CAROLLING, Barley Hall, 11am3.30pm. Barley Hall’s medieval Great Hall will turn Dickensian as the choir recite some of the most popular carols from the past 150 years. Visit www.barleyhall.co.uk TH

17TH COMMUNITY CAROL CONCERT, York Barbican, 2.30pm. Featuring York Railway Institute Band, York Civic Youth Choir, York Musical Theatre Company, City of York

Council staff choir, the Steve Cassidy Band and John Warburton. In aid of the Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York’s Christmas Cheer Fund and York Mind. Call 0844 8542757. 18TH MICKLEGATE XMAS MINGLE, Micklegate, 5-8pm. See Santa and his reindeers, visit the artisan market, enjoy fairground rides, sup a hot chocolate and do lots more. Call 627239. 27TH-29TH LUKE’S LARDER, St Luke’s Church Hall, Shipton Street, 10am-12noon. Help reduce food waste by ‘paying as you feel’ for groceries donated by local stores and businesses. Proceeds go to yourcafe. Visit www.yourcafe. co.uk 28TH-30TH YORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS COURSE, University of York. Musicians of all abilities have a great opportunity to have fun making music and new friends, whether they have been learning

their instrument for just six months or are accomplished musicians who have been playing for several years. To book, visit www.yorchestra.org 28TH THE BOGUS BROTHERS, Acomb WMC. Spinning trumpets, whirling keyboards, flying bass, jumping guitars and back flipping singers leaves an audience astonished. These guys can actually play their instruments! Visit www. bogusbrothers.com

JANUARY 1ST ANTIQUE & COLLECTORS FAIR, York Racecourse, 10am-4pm. Organised by Selby antiques, this fair boasts hundreds of traders and collections. Call 07817 724904. 17TH SAVE A BABY’S LIFE, Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington, 11am. Sessions last approximately one and a half hours and aim to give those who attend the confidence to cope in the unlikely event of a baby emergency. Email m.taylor058@btinternet.com

SIGN UP NOW 25TH FEBRUARY HAREWOOD HOUSE HALF MARATHONS, Harewood House. Up to 13.1 miles of mud, sweat, and hills. Sign up in aid of British Heart Foundation. Visit www.bhf.org.uk

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

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14TH-15TH CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT, York Minster, 7pm. The York Minster Choir perform a mixture of classical and popular Christmas music, with the Yorkshire Volunteers Band leading the audience in Christmas carols. Visit www. yorkminster.org

DICK IS BACK, York Dungeon. Dick Turpin, the infamous 18th century highwayman, will return to York in an exciting new show. Featuring new gags and special effects, visitors will learn all about Dick Turpin’s crimes and how he treated his victims. Visit www.thedungeons.com/york 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 07970 848709. HIDDEN MINSTER, York Minster, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, 11am. Take a journey above the roof tops and explore York Minster’s hidden architectural gems of the Mason’s Loft and Chapter House

E V E R Y D AY JORVIK VIKING CENTRE, Coppergate. The world-famous

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25O YEARS OF TERRY’S, York’s Chocolate Story, 10am-6pm. The exhibition showcases a selection of the most interesting of the Terry’s products from opium based throat sweets to some of the most beautiful and decadent chocolate boxes in history. Visit www. yorkschocolatestory.com YORK GOLF RANGE, Towthorpe Moor Lane, near Strensall. Set in beautiful countryside, York Golf Range features a whole host of fun activities. Visit www.yorkgolfrange.co.uk or call 01904 499275. BALLOON TREE FARM SHOP, Gate Helmsley. A great day out for all the family! Dine in the cafe, pick your own fruit and veg, feed the animals, have fun in the enlarged children’s play area, or simply relax in the landscaped cafe garden. Be sure to order your turkey and Christmas goodies by 16th December. Visit www.theballoontree.co.uk NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY, Pickering. See 24 miles of Yorkshire’s amazing scenery aboard classic trains and during fun activities. Visit www.nymr.co.uk

REGULAR EVENTS THROUGHOUT EACH WEEK CRAFTING CLASSES, The Viking Loom, Wigginton Lodge. Classes and workshops taking place several times

a week, from quilt making to machine embroidery. Call 01904 620587. EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY MUSICAL CONNECTIONS, Across York. Regular music and singing classes fro adults of all abilities. For details of venues and times, call 01904 373011. EVERY TUESDAY QUIZ NIGHT, Huntington Sports Club, 8.30pm. Call 01904 769138. EVERY WEDNESDAY ECO-CRAFTERS CLUB, St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, 1-3pm. Join a friendly bunch for crafts and a natter. The club has three sewing machines and materials for use by members. Call 01904 411821. EVERY NIGHT GHOST TRAIL OF YORK, West Doors of York Minster, 7.30pm. Dare you cross the centuries and discover York’s spine-chilling history? Visit www.ghosttrail.co.uk or call 01904 633276. THE GHOST BUS TOURS, Departing from York Railway Station bus stop RE daily at 7.30pm & additional weekend tours. The unique comedy horror show takes you around the darker side of York on board a classic 1960s Routemaster. Call 0844 5678666.

1ST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH COFFEE MORNING, Huntington Library, Garth Road, Huntington, 1am-12noon. The Friends of Huntington Library welcome all for a drink and a chat. Email friendsofhuntingtonlibrary@gmail. com 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH THE WI ACOMB BRANCH, Acomb Methodist, 7.30pm. Enjoy guest speakers and great company. 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH YORK IVC, Thomas’s of York, 6.30pm. A member-run social club with food and drink. Visit www. yorkivc.club YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION, Hunmanby Community Centre, 2pm. Speakers cover a wide variety of subjects and the group holds informal meetings. Call 01273 892672. YORK CARERS COFFEE MORNING, Spurriergate Centre, 10am-12noon. Have a cuppa, enjoy a chin wag. Call 629393. 2ND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH SUPPORT MEETING, Wigginton Recreation Hall, 7pm. Parkinson’s UK York branch meet every month

for talks, fun, and the occasional quiz. Call 0844 2253634. 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH YORK ME COMMUNITY COFFEE CLUB, Novotel, Fishergate. Open to anyone with ME, or their friends and families. Email bill@York-MECommunity.org 2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH MALTON FOOD MARKET, Malton. The best of Yorkshire produce, as well as entertainment and demonstrations. Visit www. maltonyorkshire.co.uk 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 07811 393123. LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH MAKERS’ MARKET, Shambles Market, 9am-5pm. Browse unique works from local artists and crafters at the monthly Makers’ Market.

The National Trust in York BENINGBROUGH HALL, GALLERY & GARDENS

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EDWARDIAN CHRISTMAS, 11am-4pm, Thursday-Sunday. Enjoy the Treasurer’s House beautifully decorated for a traditional Christmas. A perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle and get in to the festive spirit with home cooked food and our delicious Christmas pudding scone.

WINTER INDULGENCE OPENING, Friday-Sunday. From toasting your toes to discovering the Christmas traditions of the Terry family, Goddards is opening its doors for a nostalgic run up to Christmas.

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FOUNTAINS ABBEY AND STUDLEY ROYAL WATER GARDEN

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‘OH WISE OWL’ ART TRAIL, 11am – 3.30pm. Get outdoors and closer to nature this winter, exploring the nation’s love of owls through a series of artworks. Find fourteen sculptures and a sound piece in unexpected places. Closed 23rd & 24th December. WEEKENDS IN DECEMBER UNTIL 17th STORYTIME WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS, 11am-3.30pm. Father Christmas invites you to join him in the cosy library of the big hall for stories, as he holidays with the elves on the run up to the big day. Booking essential. WEEKENDS IN DECEMBER UNTIL 17th ARTRAGEOUS! 1-3pm. Join the much loved Artrageous art workshop for a Christmas themed craft this December, with a different activity each weekend.

WEEKENDS IN DECEMBER UNTIL 17th MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS IN THE ATTIC, 11am-4.30pm. Grab a hard hat for exploring and enjoy stories and a gift plus craft activities. Booking recommended.

Call 01765 608888 WEEKENDS IN DECEMBER UNTIL 17th FATHER CHRISTMAS GROTTO, 11am-3pm. What’s that sound? It’s the jingle of reindeer bells - Father

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What’s happening at Christmas is touching down at Fountains Abbey this year and he comes bearing gifts.

MUSIC AND LIGHTS AT FOUNTAINS ABBEY, 3-5pm. See the trees twinkling with light and the abbey aglow with colours of the rainbow. CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT, 3.30pm. Pick up a candle on your way in and see the flickering glow of nearly 1,000 candles light up the abbey cellarium. Grab a mulled wine or a hot chocolate and have a singa-long to all your favourite traditional carols.

GODDARDS HOUSE AND GARDEN, TADCASTER ROAD Call 01904 771930 UNTIL 17th DECEMBER CHRISTMAS LUNCHES, FridaySunday. Take a seat in the former Terry family dining room, that overlooks the Arts and Crafts garden,

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23 Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 29 The Burlesque Extravaganza

YORK BARBICAN 13 Coldplace 14 Christmas with The Overtones 15 Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 15 Abba Mania 17 Christmas Carol Concert 21-31 Robin Hood & The Babes in the Wood

FIBBERS 1 Cloudbusting 8 Big Country 9 Dust Junkys 11 Bad Manners 14 Mason Hill 18 Uli Jon Roth 20 Vuromantics 21 Faux Pas 22 The Annual All Star Big Boss Caine Festive Fibbers Fundraiser 2017 23 One Way Street 29 Aloe Veras

THE BASEMENT 3 Burning Duck Comedy 4 Ambiere 5 Fleeting Quiz: End of Year Magamix 7 Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School 8 Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 9 Any Suggestions Doctor 9 The Velma Celli Show 14 Learning Ducklings: New Act Comedy Showcase 15 The Nightbird Trio 16+18 Halfway 2 Nowhere Christmas Party 17 Jamnesty 22 The 2nd Borderline Christmas Party

THE BLACK SWAN INN 7 Harp And A Monkey 14 Real Time 21 Christmas Party NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EARLY MUSIC 2 The Herschel Trio at Christmas 8 BarrocoTout 8 Elin Manahan Thomas & Elizabeth Kenny 9 Chiaroscuro Quartet

9 Yorkshire Bach Choir at Christmas 10 Concerto di Margherita 11 Joglaresa 12 The Ebor Singers & Chelys Consort of Viols 13 The York Waits & Deborah Catterall 16 Society of Strange & Ancient Instruments 17 The Ebor Singers: A Ceremony of Carols 18 A Cuppa and a Chorus 2017 18 John Kirkpatrick 21 York Opera: Joy To The World POCKLINGTON ARTS CENTRE 1 Buddy Holly & The Cricketers 7 Steptoe & Son 9 Father Christmas Comes Up Trumps 13 An Evening With John Godber THE FALCON TAP, MICKLEGATE 1-2 Live music at the Winter Beer festival 13 Open Mic Night 14 Ceiling demons 27 Open Mic Night 31 99 Red Balloon Disco

THE KEY CLUB, MERRION STREET, LEEDS 2 Calls Landing 7 Courtesans & Bullet Height 10 Wild Lies 12 Roam, WSTR &Stand Atlantic 15 Sounds Like A Storm & In Your Prime 16 The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Veridian FULFORD ARMS 3 Blasphemer 11 The Wildhearts Acoustic York Ginger 12 Flora Greysteel's Peculiar Christmas Gig 14 The Thing's Circus of Horrors #2 19 Skandal 23 Tony Wright THE VENUE, SELBY 15 Foo Fighters GB 22 Christmas Party 2017: Judge Jules 29 Bogus Brothers THE WINNING POST 9 Hot Wax

D E C E M B E R YORK THEATRE ROYAL To book: 623568

JACK & THE BEANSTALK (14TH DECEMBER-4TH FEBRUARY) The ever popular panto returns, featuring a line-up of much loved characters. They are joined by Berwick Kaler, the nation's longest running consecutive panto dame, and rejoined by Martin Barrass. Once again we'll get the theatre's dream team who will conjure up all that amazing magic and sparkle loved by generations of panto fans.

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE

Visit www.josephrowntreetheatre. co.uk To book: 501935 ALADDIN (9TH-16TH DECEMBER) It's time for yet another rollicking romp of a panto, and this year Rowntree Players are whizzing you off to Peking. The evil Abanazar will stop at nothing to gain control of every magical artefact in the world. All that stands in his way are a cave of wonders, a rather strong willed princess and our hero Aladdin.

MUSIC NIGHT PRESENTS A CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL (17TH DECEMBER) Enjoy a relaxing and heart-warming cocktail of a classic mix of popular songs, show tunes and Christmas music performed by a live band with soloists from the York musical theatre scene. GALA CHRISTMAS CONCERT (22ND-23RD DECEMBER) An evening of festive music featuring all five of the Shepherd Group Brass Bands, to get you in the mood for Christmas.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE

Mercury have firmly established themselves as one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most authentic tributes to Queen. The show includes fantastic and authentic performances of the most popular Queen hits. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (15TH DECEMBER-7TH JANUARY) This classic magical story features a wonderful mix - a handsome prince, a beautiful girl, a fearful beast and a very wicked witch. Also heroic deeds, abundant adventure, true love, crazy comedy, glittering costumes, mayhem and make-believe, plus dazzling special effects. Starring Blue's Anthony Costa.

To book: 0844 8713024 FLASHDANCE (27TH NOVEMBER-2ND DECEMBER) Starring Strictly Come Dancing Champion Joanne Clifton and A1 heartthrob Ben Adams, Flashdance - The Musical is the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex a determined welder who dreams of becoming a professional dancer. MERCURY: THE ULTIMATE QUEEN TRIBUTE (7TH DECEMBER) Winners of the National Tribute Awards 2013,

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STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH To book: 01723 370540

A (SCARBOROUGH) CHRISTMAS CAROL (7TH-31ST DECEMBER) It's a festive classic. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge, the meanest man who ever lived, given a horrible shock on Christmas Eve by the ghost of his

partner Jacob Marley, and guided on a journey of learning by three spirits, a time worm and a woman with a nut for a head. THE ADVENTURES OF ALUKI & NANUK (13TH-23RD DECEMBER) The weather has changed, the snow has stopped, the igloos are melting. Someone needs to save the day. Enter our hero, Aluki the Brave (aged eight), and her best friend, polar bear Nanuk. They travel over ice and sea to find Asiaq, the Weather Spirit, and tell her to stop being such a meanie.

ALL SAINTS HALL, UPPER POPPLETON Call 340680

TOMB WITH A VIEW (30TH NOVEMBER-2ND DECEMBER) Poppleton Players are present 'Tomb With A View' by Derek Benfield.

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Musical Director: Mike Pratt Master of Ceremonies: Rev Andrew Foster In aid of The Lord Mayor and Sheriﬀ of York’s Christmas Cheer Fund The Press nominated charity: ”York Mind” Tickets £7.50 (Adults) £6 (Senior Citizens and Under 14s) £24 (Family tickets 2 x adults + 2 x under 14s)

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

There is nothing we won’t do to make sure you receive the very best of local services. That is why our very own Tracy braved a slightly chilly wind to sample the nautical delights of Thompsons Fish and Chips on the A64 at Hazelbush. Here’s what she thought...

ACOMB MARKET 4th Saturday of every month MALTON MARKET Market Place; every Saturday. MALTON MONTHLY FOOD MARKET Market Place; 2nd Saturday of the month.

We visited Thompsons Fish and Chips on Saturday tea time to find a pleasantly busy dining room, with just one or two tables left. The welcome extended to us was excellent, with our drink and food orders all taken promptly. Looking around the dining room, staff swooped on emptying tables to clear them quickly and to make them available for others. The Thompsons have been fisherman for three generations, so they know a thing or two; proven by the fact that this particular restaurant on the A64 has been trading successfully for 15 years. We went straight in for the main course, with my partner selecting his favourite, fish pie. This is quite large with a number of different fishes smothered in a cheesy cream sauce. This also was accompanied with chips and salad.

To see for yourself, visit www.thompsonsfishrestaurants.com or call 468022.

Platter chatter I chose the hot fish plater, which had a variety of prawns, fishes and muscles. It was all was delicious, although I wished the mussels had come served with something like a white wine and garlic sauce as they were a little dry. I did make this suggestion to the manager, who quite happily accepted my idea. As well as fish dishes of all sizes and variety, the menu offers steaks, salads, vegetarian meals, and child portions, along with a list of specials and desserts. We also had a lovely bottle of South African white wine. It was good to see that the takeaway side of the business now offers a table and chair seating area for take out customers who don’t want to have smelly meals in their cars. What an excellent idea. This is a fabulous chip restaurant and firmly one of our favourites. We had a pleasant meal with excellent service and lovely grub!

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 AUCTION CENTRE MARKET AND CARBOOT YO19 5GF, Every Sunday from 7am YORK FARMERS’ MARKET St. Samson’s Square, First Friday of each month 9am-4pm SUNDAY MARKET AND CARBOOT SALE York Auction Centre, Every Sunday ST NICHOLAS FAIR Parliament Street, Until 22nd November

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