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Pucker up!

Come ‘ere, ya big softie; give us a kiss!

As you might have guessed, we’re fully embracing (pun!) Valentine’s Day this year, giving in to all the soppy romantic stuff, and planting a big wet one on anyone who seems up for it.

Basically what we’re saying is that if you don’t want a group of strangers, male and female, to charge at you, arms wide open and coated head to toe in cherry lip gloss, stay out of Haxby. If you live or work in Haxby and have to be there… prepare for normal social boundaries to be pushed.

The reason for this? Well, other than thinking everyone in York is incredibly gorgeous (you really are – we’re quite sure the tourists don’t actually come for the sights of the city), we’re trying to get the soft stuff out of our system before the 15th. That is because the day after Valentine’s Day is the start of the annual Jorvik Viking Festival,

and we’re going the whole Nordic hog this time. All the guys have been cultivating fine Viking beards since Christmas, and the gals have been spending an inappropriate amount of time around hair salons, stealing fresh clippings to make their own beards. We’ll be honest, we’re pretty fearsome.

But if being tackled by our accounts team in chainmail just isn’t your thing (seriously?) then worry not, as there is plenty happening in the city this month for you. As ever our Events Diary is bulging with things to do, see, try, taste, and experience, while earlier in the mag you’ll find a guided tour of York’s snickleways and lots of other awesome stuff. Plus, if the above descriptions of our intentions for the month have quite frankly terrified you, simply roll up the magazine and use it to swat us away. We’ll understand.

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What we’ve learnt this issue … Alleyways

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Granted, the British Iles are a bit of a mixed genetic bag, but for the month of February lets all agree that each and every one of us in York, regardless of race, skin colour, and hair colour, is descended from the Vikings. You see, that means you’ll get even more enjoyment out of the Jorvik Viking Festival, returning to our noble and ancient city, 15th-21st February. After you see the battle re-enactments, hear the talks and lectures, and try to grow your own Viking beard, you’ll be extremely proud of your great-great-great-great (continue 30+ times) grandparents.

Think of a dark alley and you might imagine it populated with unscrupulous people with ill intent. But not so in York as, during our research for our special Snickleways tour feature, we encountered only friendly locals taking a short cut and confused tourists concerned they’d wandered into a Harry Potter novel. If you’d like to find out more about our city’s smallest and least-travelled thoroughfares, flip to the feature and pop on a pair of sturdy shoes.

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Given that I have spent the past six months trying to move house, I am starting to feel that I would welcome some kind of divine intervention that might ease the whole horrid process.

Lo and behold! Salvation has come in the form of the Daily Fail Online.

Never mind moving house: they helped me to move cities in the space of one night.

To Leeds, to be precise.

Because Leeds is, obviously, York. If you live in London, that is.

Like most York residents, I was a mixture of saddened by the plight of friends who were trapped in their submerged homes, and baffled by the national media reports which made it sound as if we were all swimming to Tesco (no, Askham Bar was not flooded. And neither was Bishophill.

It's at the top of a hill, duh). But I was most baffled by the dear old Fail.

In a dramatic headline article entitled 'How the ancient city was swallowed up by flood water', the Fail kindly gave us several photos of our poor swamped hometown. ‘What looked like sofa cushions were piled up at the entrance to a York city centre hotel’, one caption declared.

Hmm, I thought. That's not a hotel I've ever seen on my travels through York.

Hardly surprising: it's the Leeds Central Ibis. The sign above the door is something of a giveaway.

And what of the photo that claimed to be a picture of ‘a muddy stream of misery [that] blighted York overnight’?

Well, whatever was pictured, it certainly wasn’t York. Not unless we have a Jump Arena and an 0113 dialling code.

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outside the Leeds Crowne Plaza hotel. And last time I looked, Savin’s Mill Way was kind of near Armley Mills. The LS5 postcode in the photo suggests that I might be right.

Still, the pictures of Bishopsthorpe (sic) Road were at least in the right area, as was the photo of the Fail reporter standing up to his knees in

water by a York Council wheelie bin.

Well, it's nice to know that moving cities is that easy. In fact, I think I might make a habit of it. The Cotswolds?

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Instant house-moves aside, it is jolly nice to be reminded that in the eyes of Londoners, it's all just oop north, innit? Leeds... York... What's the difference anyway? Other than a few old buildings and a city wall. Oh, and a proper cathedral. And Betty's.

Meanwhile, I am still hyperventilating at the thought that some poor innocent southern Fail reader might look at the picture of what looks suspiciously like the Morrisons bit of Kirkstall Road (hardly on the tourist trail) and think: 'well, I thought York was supposed to be pretty, but all it has to offer is a grotty slip road and some boarded-up shops, so I think I'll have a long weekend in Edinburgh instead.' They could at least have used a photo of Harrogate.

Still, I shouldn't single the Fail out, as they are not the only culprits. The BBC report on severe weather in

the North West of England focussed on Tadcaster Bridge (over the River Wharf, according to one news report: the 'e’ was evidently swept away by the floods - though it was, happily, replaced by an ‘r’ in the pronunciation of Tadcarster). And there was the national newspaper editor who asked me some years ago whether Sheffield had a railway station. No, we just saddle up our horses and carts when we want to venture out of the coal-mines. And there was also the one who told me to be careful of the floods in the Lake District when I went to stay with family in the Peak District.

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Partnerships and relationships seem to be uppermost in your mind at this time, and while it is a period wherein greater depths of solidarity and harmony can be found in all affairs of the heart, it does rather depend upon the extent to which you can follow the lead provided by a partner, and to what extent you can be flexible with your own ideas and agendas. You’re likely to feel resentful when you are told things that you do not want to hear – but just because you don’t want to hear them doesn’t mean they are not true,

and this is a time when you need to start looking at your mid and long term future with fresh eyes and an open mind. You cannot ride the same bike for ever if it’s got a buckled front wheel and you’ve got two broken legs! Make some greater effort to relax, do not increase your work load, and enjoy some pleasurable travel aspects that create some moments of top quality time, not only for your yourself, but also for spouses, lovers and partners.

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21ST MAR - 20TH APR Despite the fact that a couple of New Year’s resolutions will have already crashed and burned, there’s just one or two that you are hanging on to. Other people will criticise you for being stubborn, but you will feel that this is the right time to make some sort of stand on a matter of principle, especially in connection with complicated family commitments.

21ST APR - 21ST MAY Career and business aspects are in the doldrums, so instead of trying to force fog through a keyhole, take a step backwards, re-examine strategies and priorities, and perhaps look for new inspiration from some old ideas. That which might have been impossible a couple of years ago, now becomes possible – if you still want it, of course!

22ND MAY - 21ST JUN Rather a confusing month with a number of conflicting issues and priorities demanding your attention. You cannot achieve everything at once, so take a step backwards, then proceed with a more methodical approach. You cannot be all things to all people, so work a bit harder at being true to yourself.

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LEO 23RD JUL - 23RD AUG Quite a cheerful and successful month, and whatever is happening, you seem to be enjoying it. Romantic outlook is great and their will be a shift of emphasis in relationships as one relationship becomes ever more important. Some decisions looming on the work scene, and right now it looks as though heads you win, tails you win!

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LIBRA 23RD SEP - 23RD OCT Some specific career/money success, in connection with the sixes – the 6th, or the 16th or the 26th, or a rolling thunder

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24TH OCT - 22ND NOV Singletons look like being overwhelmed by a new member of the opposite sex that suddenly moves into their circle, lighting some very sexy fires and causing some late nights and early mornings. Those in stable relationships may equally find their heads being turned by a new kid on the block, but there is danger here if you succumb to temptation.

SAGITTARIUS 23RD NOV - 21ST DEC Travel aspects bode well for emotional relationships, and any money spent on train/plane tickets and hotel reservations should be seen as a sound investment rather than a luxury. A more philosophical approach to family “problems” that you can neither control nor influence, provides you with a breath of freedom and the confidence to enjoy it.

CAPRICORN 22ND DEC - 20TH JAN February is a very busy month on the job scene and you may find yourself working extra hours of overtime, not always with acknowledgment of bosses. On the other hand, you will be proud of your achievements, and while your Capricorn work ethic gives you some satisfaction, extra cash in your pay packet gives you a bit more.

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Winter’s end

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Did you promise yourself to get more creative this year? Well, its February already, so how is it going? To truly get the creative juices flowing, you need to surround yourself with like-minded and encouraging people, and we know of just the group. Whatever your style, Haxby and Wigginton Art Group are looking for artists like you.

The group get together every Tuesday evening from 7-9pm at the Methodist Church Hall in Haxby. If you would like to be a part of a friendly, informal group without a teacher, pick up a paintbrush and pop along to a class. n To find out more, call 769326.

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If you are looking to take up a new pasti me this month, one that is fun, challenging, and a great chan ce to meet lots of new people, cross this bridge. York Bridge Club are keen to ignite that spark of interest in what might be a lifelong obsession for as many people as possible. Bridge is a great workout for the mind, and thanks to the many friendly members , it will also be healthy for your social life too. The club is even offering a free Bridge taster course for complete beginners, starting from 26th January at 1pm. n To find out more about the free cour se and the club, call Ray Lyall on 709447.

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…but if you love a wee snifter of the vino, you’ll definitely want to keep reading. If joyfully beaming at the checkout operator in Tesco as you purchase a bottle of wine is just not enough for you, why not chat to some more like-minded people? The York Wine Circle is a small group of amateur wine makers who enjoy learning about, making, and tasting both home-made and commercial wines. They are a friendly, social group who welcome guests and new members to their meetings on the third Thursday of each month at Huntington Community Centre, 7.45pm. n Call 768366.

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OF COURSE YOU HAVE. Lucky Daphne’s got all the answers. Write to her care of Your Local Link and she’ll soon sort you out.

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TIRED MUM Dear Daphne, I’ve just had a little baby girl. All of my friends and family are desperate to see her as much as possible which is lovely. However I’m finding it extremely difficult to get enough sleep in between feeds when everyone wants to visit constantly. It’s stressful and I’m turning into a mumzilla! Help! CHARLOTTE, HUNTINGTON ROAD Charlotte, although I’m sure your family do want to see your little girl, they would probably understand if you put them back a couple of days. You need your rest and she needs her feeds!

Put yourself and your daughter first. Don’t succumb to queuing relatives, especially if you didn’t see them a lot before you had her.

If anyone gets upset, feel free to go all mumzilla on them. Barricade the doors, throw hot tar. Well, maybe not hot tar but you get where I’m going with this.

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JEALOUS GIRLFRIEND I hate my boyfriend’s best friend. She’s already taken him away travelling with her while we were together and insists on seeing him often. It’s driving me crazy, why can’t she just leave him alone? ANON As a girlfriend I can see why you’re jealous. Obviously the fact that your boyfriend has a female best friend can be hard to deal with sometimes. But if you trust him it really shouldn’t be an issue. Why don’t you make an effort to become her friend too? That way you don’t need to feel left out when they hang out.

Did they have their trip planned for a long time? There are a lot of factors you’ve missed out on in this brief letter. How long have you been with your boyfriend for?

I have a lot of questions about this one. But my advice for the time being is to try and be a grown up about it. Trust your boyfriend and make a little bit more effort with her for his sake, if you love him then you need to realise that she is an important part of his life and it is fine for men to have women who are best friends. Surely you have a friend that’s a guy? Or you could become all obsessive, jealous and drive him away. Do you have any reason not to trust him? Is she prettier, nicer and less controlling than you? If so – time to go into overdrive and ban him from seeing her – that might work (as long as you want to be alone and lonely!) Get a grip.

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WHY WON’T HE ASK ME TO MARRY HIM? I’ve been with my partner for five years this year.

He’s committed and happy to go on holidays with me but I was hoping he would have proposed by now but he hasn’t. I’m only 23 but I know I want to be with him forever and I want a wedding. ALISON, DRINGHOUSES Alison, he sounds like a decent guy who loves you. Five years is a long time, but if you’re so sure you’re going to spend the rest of your life with him, then why are you rushing it? You’ve got the rest of your lives to get married. Have some fun, and enjoy your youth. There’s nothing wrong with not wanting to get married at 23 – it’s a very young age nowadays.

Wanting a wedding isn’t a great reason to elope either.

Cut him some slack and remember that patience is a virtue. If you get really desperate why not try leaving some bridal mags around the house or setting his computer desktop background to a ring. That should do the trick. Or make you look desperate and he will leave you. But then at least you’ll know how he feels – the risk is yours!

SHE’S PREGNANT My ex-girlfriend and I broke up 3 months ago and she’s just told me she is pregnant. I’m only 20 and not ready to be a father and we always agreed we weren’t going to have children together. I don’t know what to do. JACK, OSBALDWICK Jack, unfortunately, doing grown up things, leads to grown up happenings. Like pregnancy. If you’re freaking out then think how your exgirlfriend must feel. It’s a daunting decision to make. The best you can do is offer her your support regardless of her decision. And please, for the love-of-all-that’sgood don’t pressure her into doing something she doesn’t want to.

You ex-girlfriend has got a tough 6 months ahead of her plus the giving birth side of things too, and then after that she has the responsibility of looking after a baby, you can help her or you can up and run – the second one is selfish and not advisable. And remember it takes two to tango! She’s not the only one to blame in this situation.

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THIS MONTH: tHe flying ScotSMan No, not a medieval building or a suspicious lump in the ground; this month we're taking a look at a vehicle, but probably one of the most famous vehicles in the world. This month the National Railway Museum are celebrating the fact that their near decade-long restoration project has come to an end and The Flying Scotsman is ready to take to the tracks once again. We delve into the history of this famous loco.

a donny lad Like all good things, The Flying Scotsman was originally from Doncasterš. Built in the railway works in the town to designs by Sir Nigel Gresley, and completed in 1923, the locomotive became something of a poster boy for the LNER railway company when it represented the latest in their fleet at The British Empire Exhibition in Wembley in 1924. After that it was often used in publicity and advertising for the company, before being set to work

running on the London to Edinburgh non-stop route, nicknamed the 'Flying Scotsman', after which it took it's name.

Although used to ferry tourists and business folk between the two capitals, The Flying Scotsman was certainly no slouch, and in 1934 it became the first steam locomotive to officially reach 100 mph. It was retired from regular service in 1963 after travelling more than 2 million miles (the equivalent of going to the moon and back, four times!), but that was nowhere near the end for the loco. Between the 1960s and 80s it toured the world, travelling the lines of both the USA and Canada, and also Australia. While 'down under' The Flying Scotsman became the steam locomotive to travel the longest distance without stopping when it powered an incredible 422 miles in 1989. In the Australian outback they call that 'popping to the shops'.

off tHe railS Back in the UK in the 90s, and after just a few more years of use on various railway lines carrying tour parties and enthusiasts, the future of The Flying Scotsman was uncertain.

The loco passed through many hands (including record producer Pete Waterman's), until it was purchased in 1996 by scientist Dr. Tony Marchington. Dr. Marchington famously spent more than ÂŁ1 million restoring the engine; a feat covered

by the Channel 4 documentary A Steamy Affair: The Story of Flying Scotsman. To raise funds he then approached Edinburgh City Council with the idea of creating a Flying Scotsman village within the city, and raise funds to continue restoring the loco from the sale of properties.

Edinburgh rejected the idea, and Marchington's company was declared bankrupt in 2003. The Scotsman went up for sale once more.

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This is where the Flying Scotsman returned to Yorkshire. The National Railway Museum stepped in and purchased the locomotive in 2004, running it for a while, before moving it to their publicly-assessible workshop within the museum. In 2006 a ten year restoration project was started, which would see the loco restored to it's original appearance. After years of waiting, fans will finally be able to get a glimpse – and ride behind – the most famous train in history... that isn't called Thomas².

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going loco As well as appearing at the NRM from this month, the restored Flying Scotsman will soon begin a tour of the country, showing off it's pristine new appearance.

There will also be a series of new exhibitions at the museum itself, including a look into why the loco is so popular and examining the kind of luxury carriages it once pulled. n Find out more about what is going on at www.nrm.org.uk/flyingscotsman/

¹ Howard wrote this. Guess where he's from. ² The Flying Scotsman did actually appear in one of Rev W. Awdry's Thomas the Tank Engine books, popping over to the Island of Sodor to see it's cousin, Henry, who was a loco of the same class.

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BAND: Wolf Alice WHERE: York Barbican WHEN: 17 March 2016 INFO: The indie four piece have been on BBC Radio 1 constantly since the release of their incredible single My Love is Cool.

I am also a big fan of the song You’re a Germ.

“So I’ve gone vegan. I want to leave as little footprint on the earth as possible and I don’t want to eat eggs unless I know that the chickens who lay them will have been well looked after – and you just can’t guarantee that from shops.”

This sort of chat is frequent at uni parties now. It’s lovely, that some people are willing to give up foods they love for the welfare of animals.

Another thing that’s now frequent at uni parties is drugs.

Now don’t get me wrong the vegans aren’t pushing their values on anyone but themselves, but it’s still got my back up because they say such things whilst rolling their next spliff or occasionally indulging in the odd line of white stuff.

Now, lets be clear, I’m not saying that all vegans take drugs, but I have encountered some with horrendous double standards.

They might not eat eggs or have a splash of milk in their

tea, but when they’re inhaling their next bout of cocaine on some grungy sofa there’s no mention of annual death toll that comes from the drugs trade. But if you buy eggs from a shop – and no, they insist, it doesn’t matter if it says free range – then it’s simply not good enough. Don’t eat eggs. Coke? – do it all you like, just don’t metion where it might have come from.

I can see why certain individuals turn a blind eye; I highly doubt you can get a stamp on a bag of drugs explaining where it’s come from. Imagine a dealer reassuring worried punters at 3 am that no chickens where harmed in the process and that the leaves used to make the coke were ethically sourced. For every plant cut down another two where grown – he swears it’s true.

You might not eat eggs or meat and you may get upset when you watch hard hitting documentaries about the production of strawberry flavoured milk. Great, you’re probably a better person than me. But I hate to kill your

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Out & about

YORK FLOODS It was awful. My heart goes out to everyone it affected, from families being evacuated at daft o’clock in the morning, to people who lost their businesses.

But what I really wanted to say here, was how completely and utterly proud I am to call myself a part of York. The community that pulled together to help one another was incredible. A group on facebook was made with over 7000 members offering what they could to help people get through the awful week between Christmas and New Year 2015.

The amount of donation centres that opened up was inspiring and volunteers chipped in to give people lifts, move their belongings, and even bag sand.

I’m not in a position to talk, I eat so much cheese and meat and eggs. But I’ve got reservations when it comes to narcotics.

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buzz, the dairy trade aint got nothing on the drugs one.

And let’s not stop with the human rights issues. Let’s talk about deforestation, greenhouse gasses and water contamination. You think a weed farm in the UK doesn’t have a carbon footprint the size and shape of Italy… think again.

There’s a saying that for every line you do, someone somewhere, gets a finger cut off. Let’s hope it’s not fact…

I realised that we’ve all got a pretty good thing going here, and we’re a decent bunch!

I filmed a lot of the floods for my college course work, and met some very inspiring people, from a single mother who set up and ran a whole donation centre, to a family from Huntington Road who remained positive despite their home flooding.

You’ve all amazed me and I’m super proud. Go York!

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You might use them as a quick short cut between different streets, but just how much do you know about York’s snickleways? Take our tour of the city’s back alleys and you’ll know lots! tHe Hole in tHe wall, HigH petergate We begin on Petergate by the Hole In The Wall pub with the shortest snickleway in the city. To the left of the pub is 'Little Peculiar Lane' which leads through to Precentor's Court.

So named as it originally led to the city within a city that was the Minster precinct (the ecclesiastic meaning of peculiar; not that it 'was strange').

In this area was the Minster's own medieval gaol where, so it is said, prisoners were never fed and had to beg for food from passers-by through a literal hole in a wall.

Head along Precentors Court, then along Petergate, before turning down Stonegate.

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this guided tour is of often deserted alleyways. we recommend you take it in a group, during the day, and in sturdy footwear.

Turn left onto Coffee Yard, so called as this small street was the site of the city's first coffee house in the late 17th century. Carry on and pass through the tunnel by Barley Hall – a relatively modern route. 600 years ago you would be walking through the hall of the monks of Nostell Priory's town house!

Exit onto Low Petergate, turn right, and carry on until you reach the entrance on the left for...

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Continue on, cross over St Andrewgate, until you reach...

Walk along Swinegate and turn left onto...

An alternative route to Holy Trinity Church, Hornpot Lane was where many medieval horn workers lived. It was also known as Cut-throat Lane due to the high numbers of muggings and murders that took place here. Nice.

One of the oldest churches in York, St Andrews closed following the Reformation and found new life as a brothel! Walk along the tiny snickleway to the left and as you exit keep an eye out for large reused Roman stones in the church's base.

Mad alice lane (lund'S court) A medieval shortcut between Swingate and Low Petergate, Mad Alice Lane is said to be named for Alice Smith who was executed in 1823 for supposedly poisoning her husband. Archaeological digs here discovered lots of empty medieval purses – a sign of frequent muggings!

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Exit into the church grounds, turn right and head for the exit onto Goodramgate. Continue along the street before turning right into...

Bedern Meaning 'house of prayer', the area of Bedern was set-aside for the

Vicars Choral of York Minster. You'll pass their chapel on the right (now belonging to the York Glaziers Trust), and – further around the bend – their old dinning hall (now a guildhall).

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Walk along Spen Lane, then turn right onto St Saviourgate, passing DIG. Continue on, cross over Whipma-whop-ma-Gate, into...

alley to tHe SHaMBleS This short and secluded alley runs alongside St Crux Parish Hall and features tantalising details relating

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way by the amount of graffiti on the walls. It once led all the way through to the slums of Hungate and was known for being a dark and dangerous thoroughfare.

Exit onto The Shambles, turn left, cross Pavement, and head for...

You'll exit Strakers Passage facing the ominous sight of the BT Telephone exchange building. Turn to your left and head towards...

Lady Peckett's Yard Named for Alice Peckett, wife of the Lord Mayor in 1701, the snickleway once led to a large open area with lots of wealthy houses around it. Half way along the lane turns to the left and suddenly becomes very un-medieval!

Exit onto Fossgate, cross the road, and a short distance to the right you'll find...

Strakers Passage Named for a wealthy family who lived here in the 18th century, Strakers Passage is probably the most creepy of all snickleways, helped in no small

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to the now demolished St Crux church which stood on this site prior to 1887. Note as you pass the delightfully Harry Potter-esque 1 ½ Whip-ma-whop-ma-Gate.

Black Horse Passage Another Hungate alley with a previous bad reputation, in 1855 a policeman was arrested on this snickleway for 'associating with ladies of the night' while on duty. The following investigation revealed that 1 in 6 of all visits to a brothel in the area were made by the constabulary! As you pass it, be sure to notice the large sandstone blocks at ground level - all that remains of a medieval friary.

And now you're on Stonebow and, hopefully, still alive!

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OUT OF MY LEAGUE Howard Mosley-Chalk is a father and a husband. But more importantly he is a

A few years ago, not long after joining the ranks of Your Local Link magazine, I was showing some of the other staff my wedding photos.

Imagine a grand Scottish castle, a medieval keep subtly illuminated by hundreds of candles, and me and my good lady looking strik…

“Is that your wife?” blurted one of the rabble (probably a sales person).

“It is,” I answered, expecting a question about her dress, or her name.

“She’s too &%$£ing fit for you, mate.” The person withdrew, mumbling something about me being “a reacher”, whatever that is.

It’s something that I’ve heard, in many forms, before and since – just how did I manage to score an attractive wife? Obviously, this is a little hurtful, not to mention surprising. I have it on good authority

man. These are his (un)manly words.

that I’m the most handsome man there ever has been (thanks mum), so to have people analyse my wedding photos, searching for telltale signs of Photoshop trickery, is a bit insulting. caSa-no-va I’m sure that many people come to the conclusion that my wife must’ve

“I NAILED IT, BIG TIME.” agreed to marry me (and pop out our sprogs) not because of my devilishly good looks, but rather because I’m some sort of whizz at the old romance game. Well (and the approaching Valentine’s Day has only served to remind me of this fact) I ain’t. I find it quite difficult to think of what might

make a romantic situation; too concerned is my mind with what that building over there used to be, or deciding what colour my space suit would be (if I was going into space and just had to decide).

I recently asked my wife what it was that first attracted her to me, and she said it was because I was such a friendly and sociable person.

So it was my famed acting skills that bagged me a hottie! Little did she know that 2007 Howard was just as antisocial as 2016 Howard, but having just met a sexy Scottish lady who seemed strangely into me, I perked up and ‘went out’. Like a hard-to-follow film about time travel, this causality loop was the reason for our marriage and subsequent children: she was attracted to my bubbly personality, and I only had a bubbly personality because she was

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effort Fortunately I nailed it, big time, and my wife was left to slowly and painfully get to know the real me over the past nine years; nine years of awful Valentine’s Day efforts on my part. Actually, the first year I made her a film to demonstrate my love and commitment. It was a hilarious video tour of my home village, complete with romantic jokes about serial killers and fictitious bus time tables. Oh, it made her swoon!

Maybe I’ve just not put in enough effort lately, using the kids as an excuse. ‘Obviously, I can’t book a romantic balloon ride complete with champagne and celebrity impersonators – we’ve got children, for Christ’s sake!’ It’s true, sexy times are tricky when you have a baby, so whatever I did would have to work around the children. So… maybe I could draw her a picture…

or something? Or write her an ‘appropriate’ poem that doesn’t end every sentence with a word that rhymes with boobs.

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attracted to me. Sorta makes my head hurt. If one, or either of us, hadn’t have been either bubbly or attracted at the same time, we might have passed like dark ships in a dark night.

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act now The chances are that you’ll be reading this at the beginning of the month and therefore still have time to plan something for your partner. Even if they say they’re not interested in Valentine’s Day, still do something, just as security.

I’m not interested in politics, but I’d still be thankful if someone told me we had a new prime minister, so acknowledging the occasion, even ironically, is for the best. I don’t know maybe I could…

OH MY GOD! I’ve got it! I’m gonna wrap this issue of YLL in a red bow and give it to her on the 14th, having highlighted the parts of my column where I referred to her as attractive, sexy, and a hottie. This thing goes out to everyone in York – it’s like putting an ad in the local press declaring your undying love for someone. FOR FREE! Classic Howard.

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

February is here again and there was no love lost between York City’s own supporters when discussing Will Boyle’s sudden departure from his loan spell back to Huddersfield Town. One supporter bemoaned the predicament the club might find itself in when posting on a forum “I really fear for our defence tomorrow” which was countered with a “Why? We don’t have a game”. To be fair, I think I got the point he was trying to make, as youngster Boyle had formed a decent, steady partnership at the centre of the Minstermen’s defence during a season in which the back four has changed so many times that it began to look as organised as that bargain base shop at Clifton Moor.

I am sure manager Jackie McNamara will endeavour to eventually get a long-term stable side established at the club, but the influx of players to an ever expanding squad has re-established the old joke that York City have more loans than Greece (14 loan players this season alone at time of writing). So long as these players secure the clubs Football League status then there won’t be any complaints from me.

Want to try a new sport in 2016?

Why not try handball? One of the most popular and exhilarating sports in Europe is very much alive in York. Handball is a very simple yet incredibly exciting indoor sport made up of 7 players per side (6 outfield players plus a keeper) and the aim of the game is simply to score in the opponents’ net, without stepping in the penalty area. Handball plays second fiddle to football in many countries across Europe, but is yet to

take off significantly in the UK, despite interest generated at the 2012 London Olympics. York Hunters Handball Club has existed for almost three years, and has recently taken part in tournaments in Newcastle and Edinburgh, and even hosted its own just before Christmas where they won their first competitive matches.

The club is very much looking for new players of both genders to complement the existing small core, regardless of handball experience, so give it a go! They train every Sunday at Burnholme College from 3-5pm.

For more information email yorkhandball@gmail.com, or check out the Facebook (facebook.com/yorkhandball) or Twitter (@YorkHandball) pages.

So if you want the excitement of football, the attrition of rugby and the speed of ice hockey then come along to one of their sessions! There’s no charge for your first session so you can even trial it free of charge! York Hunters hope to see you soon.

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Whilst trying to get away from the York City woes I was recently looking forward to watching the mighty Barcelona in the Club World Cup Final; a competition to establish the champion of champions from each continent. Bizarrely I couldn’t find the game on live for love nor money, but for every Google search kept seeing this ‘MSN’ trending search. MSN to me means that fantastic messenger invention where people could chat with people from all over the world, yet 99% of people used it to speak to a person sat in the same room as them to ask if they caught Robot Wars last night. However, after deciding that perhaps the MSN website had exclusive highlights I suddenly realised that Messi, Suarez, Neymar was more likely answer to the acronym people were trending, leaving me more embarrassed than when I asked how much a bike lock was in the ‘Everything’s a Pound’ shop.

Onto boxing now, and David Haye’s comeback fight has been shown on Dave TV, a channel famous for showing programmes years out of date - something people have been cruelly labelling at the former British Heavyweight Champion.

Seems slightly strange to have a fairly big boxing match on the self-proclaimed ‘Home of Witty TV’. The wittiest thing I have seen this month was during the Tottenham – Leicester City FA Cup game which featured Spurs’ two strikers Onomah and Son to which someone tweeted that they needed to find a striker with a surname of ‘Head’ to play in the middle of them.

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ones, so a gadget that can be used to keep all those things and people safe would be a smashing idea. Cleverloop is a smart security system that allows you to keep an eye on everything that is important to you, all day long, from anywhere in the world. A combination of internal and external cameras work alongside a clever hub to create a system that learns what you get up to, who comes and goes, and alerts you when something out of the ordinary occurs.

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confirming what everyone with a brain already knows You'd have to be a complete idiot to both use your phone while driving and not realise just how dangerous that is. However, in case you are a total twonk and think that Facebook-ing your mates on your phone while tearing along the A64 is okay, research has once and for all confirmed that THAT IS A BAD IDEA. The report, called The Battle for Attention, found that multitasking while driving is actually impossible for the human brain to do, as

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As I write this in early January the Consumer Electronics Show, ‘CES’, is in full swing in Las Vegas, and as usual there’s a good mix of the wacky, weird and wonderful things to look over. First to catch my eye was a pilotless air drone. You’ve probably heard about these threatening the safety of passenger aircraft as newbie pilots, favouring excitement over use of their grey matter, haphazardly buzz airports around the UK. Well, this new one was markedly different because it was large enough and possessed sufficient power to set a human cargo aloft. I can see this having tremendous possibilities evacuating people from hazardous situations, or getting human help into where it’s needed. However, I imagine red tape will prevent any one of us using this as a way to commute to work anytime soon.

ZUCKER PUNCH In other news, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg has announced that, with the birth of his new child, he’s going to need some help (don’t we all!) and his knee-jerk reaction seems to be to try and create a robot, presumably to change diapers, answer the door, and order the takeaway pizza. By putting together technologies that he already has in place like cameras, microphones, and various other devices around his home, he should be able to accomplish most of these tasks with the right software, and given his fairly limitless budget I’m sure he will have some success.

As most premium kitchen appliances and TVs are now internet connected, the work Zuckerberg is doing will eventually pave the way to the truly connected (and useful) home! Let’s just hope there’s a kill switch in there somewhere just in case your coffee machine becomes selfaware and tries to take over the world. n Visit www.htodd.co.uk

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Get some chickens! this month we’re egging you on (sorry) to go ahead and get some chickens of your own. Healthy chickens are happy chickens, and happy chickens lay big lovely eggs.

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Chickens should have at least 4 sq feet each in a pen. And you will always need to keep the chickens in a pen over night to ensure no foxes get to them.

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If you’re not letting your chickens roam free in the day then they will also need some generous exercise space!

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Although there are no definitive laws stopping people from owning under 50 chickens on their property, it’s best to check the deeds of your property, to make sure it’s allowed and also take into account that there may be bylaws. Contact your local council.

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Oi, green-fingered people… STOP! If you don’t, every hedgehog on earth will immediately explode.

Want that on your conscious? Do you? Obviously, we’re being overly dramatic there (us?), but our dear little spiky chums are under threat. Recently the British Hedgehog Preservation Society and The People’s Trust for Endangered Species joined forces to highlight the fact that our hedgehog population has dropped by a whopping 97% since the 1950s. Apparently a big contributing factor to their decline is that we are increasingly paving over grassy areas around our home, and also installing astroturf and artificial grass. Fay Vass, chief executive of the BHPS, is urging all gardeners with concrete or paved gardens to ensure that there are small holes in their fences to let the hedgehogs through to greener pastures. So come guys, grab your saws and get cutting – no matter what the neighbours say. If they ask what you’re doing, simply hand them this article as explanation. If they don’t ask what you’re doing, and merely watch you from the conservatory window silently nodding and holding a bowl with their, and other’s, car keys in it, be worried.

Manure can be great source of nutrients for your plants, but what if you’ve decided to start growing things indoors – do you really want animal poo inside? Well, if you have a fish tank, you already do, and two very clever students have an invention to harness it. The Grove EcoSystem is the brainchild of two university students and uses fish poo to fertilise plants in an indoors growing system. This aquaponics system uses the fishes’ ammonia-rich poop, which microbes turn into nitrates, which is then used as organic plant fertiliser. This both supplies the plants with nutrients and cleans the water for the fish. All that, and there is no smell or mess. So basically sit back and let the fish do all the work. Sounds like our kind of gardening.

This story would suit both the Gardening section and the Business section, so listen up high-flying execs. Apparently, according to a recent study conducted by Cardiff University, having plants in your office makes people 15% more productive. This is because green plants not only provide more oxygen and suck up dust and bugs, but the sight of green foliage has the psychological effect of making workers happier. So gardeners are sorted then, as their offices are completely surrounded by plants. However, if you work in a sparse and dire office block, a few plants about the place will cheer you up.

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Camellias are one of the most popular winter and spring flowering shrubs, providing a bright splash of colour early in the season when little else is in flower. Although they require an acid soil, they are easy to grow in pots using ericaceous (acidic) compost.

Camellias are woodland plants that grow best in shelter and light shade, although with careful watering they can be grown in sunny positions. Care should be taken to avoid east facing aspects as early morning sun on frozen buds during the winter can cause the buds to fall prematurely. It is also important that they have a sheltered spot away from wind. They are borderline hardy and may benefit from some winter protection during harsh weather. They prefer free-draining conditions, with plenty of organic matter, such as leaf mould, incorporated into the soil to ensure they never completely dry out.

hard water districts, contains too much lime for camellias, reducing the acidity around the roots over time. Rain water is ideal for watering camellias.

If rain water runs out, tap water is satisfactory for a month or two in summer.

in BlooM Camellias make lovely containergrown plants and this is a particularly good method if your garden soil is too alkaline for camellias. Use an ericaceous (lime free) compost. John Innes ericaceous compost gives good results as the loam content aids water retention within the compost, which is critical during the late summer and early autumn as this is the time when flower buds are forming.This allows the plant to become stressed due to lack of water, and will cause the forming buds to abort and fall.

Re-potting every other year into fresh ericaceous potting compost is recommended. Tap water, especially in

SoMe popular varietieS are: caMellia X williaMSii ‘donation’. With large pink semi-

double flowers, this easy-to-grow shrub is deservedly popular, flowering from late winter to mid-spring; 5m (15ft) eventual height and 2.5m (8ft) spread. C. williamsii cultivars are sometimes favoured as they have a tendency to drop their flowers once they have finished. caMellia Japonica ‘adolpHe auduSSon’ With large, bright red

Feed camellias with acidic fertilisers, sulphate of ammonia or sulphate of potash. Controlled release fertiliser pellets are also available to mix into the potting compost of container-grown plants, avoiding the need for further feeding until the following season.

Camellias are relatively pest and disease free although vine weevil can be a problem with container grown plants. Pruning is best done in spring, immediately after flowering. Where an overgrown camellia needs to be reduced or renovated, hard pruning is usually safe and reliable.

flowers in early spring, this camellia is strong-growing but shapely; 5m (15ft) eventual height and 4m (12ft) spread. caMellia Japonica 'BruSHfield'S yellow' is an upright evergreen

shrub with dark, glossy foliage and creamy-white, anemone-form double flowers which shade to light yellow in the centre stamens 4m (12ft) eventual height and 2m (6ft) spread. caMellia 'leonard MeSSel' is a large rounded shrub with semi-double, clear rose-pink flowers to 12cm across and prominent yellow stamens 4m (12ft) eventual height and 3m (9ft) spread.

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GROW YOUR OWN Tony Chalcraft gives us the lowdown on our gardens. tHe otHer articHoke Most people will be familiar with the globe artichoke, either from French or Italian cuisine, or perhaps through eating artichoke hearts. There is though, another vegetable also confusingly called an artichoke, that of the ‘Jerusalem’ variety. Less well known than its globe namesake, it is a completely different type of plant.

The edible parts are the underground tubers formed in autumn. It’s altogether more robust with no fancy flower heads – much more suitable for Yorkshire!

Why the Jerusalem artichoke is not more widely known and grown is a mystery to me as they are an easy crop and usually very productive. It is true that they have a reputation for being indigestible and causing flatulence. It’s also the case that the plants have a triffid like habit reaching well over two metres in height. But this is a vegetable that will grow almost anywhere, even in shade or poor soil. What’s more it is extremely hardy; tubers can be safely left in the ground in winter and dug up when

I plant mine in late February or early March using the least knobbly ones from those recently dug up – it’s said that knobbles are inherited, so a smooth seed tuber should give a less bumpy crop.

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Jerusalem artichokes are grown by planting individual tubers in the same way as potatoes. Tubers can be bought in garden centres or online, but you can use your own if you have some already or cadge from a gardening friend. Tubers for planting are usually sold without a variety name, but if you see any labelled ‘Fuseau’ choose these as this variety produces superior quality tubers.

Once you have tubers for planting don’t delay getting them in the ground as, unlike a seed potato, they soon go soft and loose vitality. Because Jerusalem artichokes are very hardy

Remember, Jerusalem artichokes grow very tall so plant where they won’t cast shade. I grow in a row with plants spaced about 40cm apart.

Planting is simple. Just dig a hole with a trowel and place a tuber in each so that the top is about10cm below the surface. If the tuber has a visible shoot make sure this is facing upward.

It normally takes three to four weeks before a shoot emerges above ground, but once it breaks the surface the plants soon zoom away.

By late summer plants should have reached full size with several tall stalks carrying small sunflower like yellow flowers at the top. If in an exposed spot it’s a wise precaution to stake as the plants can be toppled by strong winds. In autumn the foliage yellows and should be cut down to ground level. The tubers can

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Q . i planted a lavender hedge last year but now it’s looking long and untidy. could you give me some advice on pruning please?

A. Lavenders are fully to half hardy, small evergreen shrubs with aromatic, often grey-green foliage and scented flowers. Lavenders are best grown in sunny positions and are useful when planted in rows to form a low flowering hedge. To use as a hedge or as edging, plant nine to 12 inches apart.

Annual pruning keeps specimen and hedging plants compact and clothed with foliage to ground level.

Lavandula Angustifolia ‘English Lavender’ is a bushy, evergreen shrub with spikes of fragrant flowers in summer. There are many cultivars and hybrids, including hidcote and the dwarf-lavender munstead.

In warm climates prune in autumn, but in cool climates only deadhead in autumn to tidy plants, delaying pruning until spring.

Prune young plants hard to encourage bushy growth. Clip over established plants, removing most of the previous season’s growth. If deadheading in autumn, simply remove the long,

bare flower stems. Leave foliage on the plant over winter to protect the young growth buds.

Prune the hedges in the same way.

Plants do not break freely when cut back hard into old wood and sometimes never grow back properly when done so.

Replace old and neglected, as living plants bring lots of butterflies and bees into your garden to enjoy.

Q . i have a large acer palmatum Bloodgood growing in a container on my patio. on a few of the branches there are orange spots appearing along the stem. can you help?

A. This sounds like a fungus called coral spot and is very common and widespread. The fungus mainly occurs as a saprobe on dead branches, but also as a parasite causing dieback on many woody plants including acers, apples, beech, currants, elms, gooseberries, magnolias, mulberries and pyracanthas. However, it is rarely seen on conifers.

Masses of pinhead-sized, salmon-pink cushion-like pustules occur at all times of the year on dead or dying twigs and branches. Large branches may wilt in summer if they are affected

near the base. The fungus probably never infects living tissue directly, but commonly invades through dead parts or pruning cuts, especially in early spring, and also through the base of the stems when plants are growing in very damp conditions such as amongst dense grass. It also commonly invades frost-damaged twigs.

Once inside the branches, the fungus invades the water-conducting elements and so causes the wilt symptoms. Eradication is very difficult as it is so commonly present on dead wood. Rigorous hygiene can help, but be sure not to leave piles of dead branches in the vicinity of fruit trees and bushes. Diseased soft fruit bushes are best uprooted entirely and burned, but valuable ornamentals should be pruned free of affected wood to at least six inches beyond the visible symptoms, the affected debris destroyed, and the remaining healthy parts of the plant sprayed immediately with an approved fungicide.

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• A popular theory behind the start of the tradition is that Roman Bishop Valentine went against the Emperor Claudius II's orders that no Roman man could marry during war time, and conducted secret weddings. For this he was imprisoned and executed, but not before passing the jailer's daughter a note signed '...from your Valentine.'

• This year over one billion Valentine's Day cards will be exchanged globally, making it the second biggest card-giving holiday of

the year after Christmas.

• No partner? Don't despair, just move to Finland where Valentine’s Day is called Ystävänpäivä, which means 'Friend’s day' and is more about celebrating your friendships.

• The origin of the X to mean a kiss most probably comes from how in medieval times illiterate people (i.e. the majority of the population) would have to sign their name. Kissing the X then made the signature sincere, so the letter become synonymous with kissing and promises.

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The York Mystery Plays are back… on a very grand scale! Taking place this summer in The Minster no less, the epic story will be retold by a new company of expert theatre makers, along with a cast of local actors. Tickets for the theatrical extravaganza are now on sale, allowing us all to book our seats for what will be the biggest show of the year. York Minster has chosen the York Theatre Royal to handle the box office duties, so we can all expect a swift and easy transaction.

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The Bar Convent’s new exhibition is finally here!

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EVERY DAY SHAMBLES MARKET, 9am-5pm.

Over 100 stalls where you will find locally sourced award-winning produce, sustainable fresh fish and Yorkshire crafts and gifts. There’s a fantastic kiosk serving hot, fresh food, and an outdoor seating area with WiFi. Visit www.york.gov.uk or call 551355.

1914: WHEN THE WORLD CHANGED FOREVER, York Castle Museum. The terror of total war and its revolutionary impact on life around the world is explored in this major exhibition on the First World War. It tells the fascinating and often moving stories of the Yorkshire people who were affected. Visit www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk YORKWALK, from Museum Gardens Gates, daily at 10.30am and 2.15pm. Entertaining historical walks taking place every day, as well as specialist tours such as Richard III and Jewish Heritage. Visit www.yorkwalk. co.uk or call 622303.

Remember to use your YorkCard to gain free entrance to York Minster!

REVEALING YORK MINSTER’S UNDERCROFT, York Minster.

Experience the revamped network of new interactive galleries, housed in the Undercroft and Treasury below the historic cathedral. Visit www.yorkminster.org or call 0844 9390011.

RIVER CRUISES, YorkBoat, Lendal Landing. Enjoy river cruises every day and see York from a different perspective. There are daily cruises from February to November, as well as early evening and night-time floodlit cruises. Call 628324.

GHASTLY SHOWS, York Dungeon. See the effects of tyrant King Henry VIII becoming head of the church and filling the crown’s coffers, and meet the redundant washer servant of St Mary’s Abbey who has now become a filthy peasant and

is fighting for survival… Visit www. thedungeons.com/York WWI: A TASTE OF HOME, York Chocolate’s Story, 10am-6pm.

An exhibition commemorating the centenary of World War One. Showcasing previously unseen artefacts and letters, which provide a fascinating and unique perspective on the conflict. Visit www. yorkschocolatestory.com LIGHTWATER VALLEY Escape to Lightwater Valley and discover the excitement of a day bursting with thrills, chills and adventure. Visit www.lightwatervalley.co.uk ALLERTHORPE LAKELAND PARK, Allerthorpe. Set in 53 acres of grounds and lakes, the site offers a variety of watersports as well as a campsite and Lakeside cafe. Visit www.allerthorpelakelandpark.co.uk YORK GOLF RANGE, Towthorpe Moor Lane, near Strensall. Set in beautiful countryside, York Golf Range features a whole host of fun activities, including a floodlit driving range, a nine-hole golf course, crazy golf and even foot golf – a great combination of soccer and golf. Visit www. yorkgolfrange.co.uk or call 499275.

BALLOON TREE FARM SHOP, Gate Helmsley. A great day out for all the family! Dine in the newly renovated cafe, pick your own fruit and veg, feed the animals, have fun in the children’s play area, or simply relax in the landscaped cafe garden.

Visit www.theballoontree.co.uk

greatest of Tudor monarchs had on life in York during his 38-year reign.

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

SECRECY AND SPIES, The Bar Convent. This state-of-the-art exhibition will inspire you with the story of the Bar Convent. Discover three hundred years of history and the remarkable people who have shaped it. Meet the radical Yorkshire nun and pioneer Mary Ward, whose devotion to her cause took her on foot across the Alps - twice. Visit www.bar-convent.org.uk FREE PUBLIC LECTURES, University of York. Throughout the year the University hosts hundreds of free lectures on a variety of subjects.

Visit www.york.ac.uk/events EVERY MONDAY SELBY MARKET, Selby. A great market in the middle of the colourful little town. Call 07808 768186.

EVERY TUESDAY QUIZ NIGHT, Huntington Sports Club, 8.30pm. Call 769138.

EVERY WEDNESDAY ECO-CRAFTERS CLUB, St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, 1-3pm. Join a friendly bunch for crafts and a natter. The club has three sewing machines and materials for use by members. Call 411821.

EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC, Acorn Sports and Social Club, Dringhouses. Great live acts playing every weekend. Call 330351.

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 633276.

POWER & GLORY: YORK IN THE TIME OF HENRY VIII, Barley Hall, 10am-4pm. Discover the archaeology, first-hand accounts of life in the city and the effects that this

THE GHOST BUS TOURS, departing Railway Station, stop RE, 7.30 & 9pm. A tour that combines comedy and horror in a thrilling

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

2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH WEDDING OPEN EVENINGS, The Grange Hotel, Clifton. Visit the gorgeous country house in the city and discover what it could offer your special day. Call 644744.

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

Call 0844 2253634.

2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH RYEDALE JAZZ CLUB, Beansheaf Hotel , Pickering, 8-10.30pm.

A traditional Jazz session with a well-established band. Call 01653 668614.

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

3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH YORK AND DISTRICT GUILD OF WEAVERS, SPINNERS AND DYERS, Yorkshire Farming Museum, Murton. Visit www.yorks-guild-wsd. org.uk or call 784274.

2nd SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY AFTERNNON TEA, The Grand Hotel & Spa. Scrumptious treats filled with wonder and invention will capture your imagination, inspired by Roald Dahl’s children’s classic.

Call 380038.

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ONGOING UNTIL JUNE FLYING SCOTSMAN SEASON, National Railway Museum. The world’s most famous locomotive has finally been restored to its former glory and to celebrate the NRM are holding many special events, displays and activities.

To find out more, visit www.nrm.org. uk/flyingscotsman

drag yourself out of bed on the final weekend of January. This year’s Residents’ Festival will be just as jam-packed as previous years, offering the fair and beautiful people of the greatest city on earth free and discounted entry to many attractions.

There will also be incredible offers available at local shops and restaurants to really bring a bit of sunshine to the bleakest time of year. Visit www. visityork.org 30th-31st OPEN WEEKEND & SALE, The Viking Loom, Wiggington Road. To celebrate their move to bigger premises, The Viking Loom are having huge sale and open weekend.

Call 520587

YORK MYSTERY PLAYS TICKETS ON SALE. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

JANUARY 27th THE PRINTMAKERS, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 7.30pm. The Printmakers draws together some of the finest talents in British Jazz, brought together by their collective love of song and a powerful spirit of collaboration. Call 322439.

27th JORVIK GROUP DROPIN SESSION 2016, DIG, 11am or 5pm.

The JORVIK Group are looking for committed and enthusiastic volunteers to join their team in 2016.

Discover what volunteer experiences are on offer and how you can get involved. Visit www.thejorvikgroup. com/volunteer 29th JOHN TAYLOR: A CELEBRATION, National Centre for Early Learning, 7.30pm. Following his sudden death in July last year, the concert celebrates John Taylor’s extraordinary talent and the influence that he had on two generations of musicians. Call 322439.

30th-31st YORK RESIDENTS’ FESTIVAL, across the city. It’s back once more – the reason to

30th ST NICKS’ OPEN DAY, St Nick’s Environment Centre.

10.30am-3pm Explore the green heart of York and discover the importance of being outdoors and nature for human well-being through hands-on activities. Visit www.stnicks. org.uk FEBRUARY 1st & 18th LADIES WHO… Meet up with the ladies on the 1st for Ladies Who ...Latte at Pivni bar, 10.30am-12noon, and on the 18th for Ladies Who...Connect, Hotel du Vin, 7-9pm. Visit www.ladies-who. co.uk 2nd CHARITY PAMPER NIGHT, Reflections Hair and Beauty Salon, Farndale Ave, 6-9pm. In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, the salon will be hosting a fun night of pampering, complete with goody bags and a raffle. To book, call 424300.

2nd EARLY VICTORIAN RAILWAY EXCURSIONS, Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, 7.30pm. A talk by Susan Major.

Call 466086 or email enquiries@ clementshall.org.uk 5th CEILIDH, Drax Sports and Social Club, Selby. St Leonards Hospice Selby, along with The Jelly Bean Band, welcomes one and all for a special night, including a light supper.

To book, call 01904 777777.

7th VAPNARTAK – YORK WARGAMES SHOW, York Racecourse, 10-am-5pm. Vapnartak, the York War Games Society annual show and fair, returns. There will be over 50 traders on three floors, selling their latest war-gaming wares, as well as plenty of games to get involved with and exhibits to marvel at. The show will see the return of tabletop sales, whereby visitors can rent a table (£1 for 30 minutes) and sell their old gear, without commission, and also new and exciting competitions to enter. The die is cast, so be sure to…

Visit www.yorkwargames.org 9th MADAM BUTTERFLY, York Barbican. This tale of the doomed love of an American naval lieutenant and his young Japanese bride inspired Puccini to write some of his most sublime and beautiful music. Set in Japan at the turn of the century, Madam Butterfly is among the most colourful and exotic of all operas, and from its theme of noble self-sacrifice spring melodies that grips your heart.

To book, call 0844 8542757.

9th ILLUSTRATED TALK, Temple Hall, York St. John University, 7.30pm. The RSPB, York Local Group, presents an illustrated talk entitled Bulgaria – The Autumnal Mass Migration, by Roger Barnes.

Visit www.rspb.org.uk/groups/york 10th Print Making Workshop, St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, 1-3pm.

Learn how to create your own simple design and turn it into a ‘plate’, which can be used to create beautiful prints.

Led by local artist Leonie Tayler.

Call 411821

11th THE GREAT FAMILY FUND TEA PARTY, Your Living Room? Family Fund is the UK’s largest provider of grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children.

They’re asking people across the country to help raise money for their work by hosting a get together for friends, families, or anyone you want to share a cake with. Sign up to register your bake sale or tea party at www.familyfund.org.uk/Appeal/ teaparty.

12th CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 8pm. BMS York presents Olga Stezhko on the piano. Visit www.bms-york.org.uk 13th-21st HALF TERM FUN, Beningbrough Hall, 11am-3pm (closed Monday).

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13th ANNUAL BUFFET DANCE, Gimcrack Rooms, York Racecourse, 7pm. The York AngloItalian Society welcomes one and all for a special evening, complete with renowned mezzo soprano Laura Glaves. To book, call 07850 705789.

13th LORD MAYOR’S CHARITY BALL, Voltigeur Restaurant, York Racecourse, from 6.30pm. A wonderful evening of fine dining, dancing, and fundraising – all in aid of the chosen 2015/2016 Lord Mayor’s charities – will be had at York Racecourse. Tickets are available now and a great night of music, food, and dancing, with all proceeds going to OCAY (Older Citizens Advocacy York), Dementia Friends, and the York Stained Glass Centre. This usually the biggest charity ball of the

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15th-20th PLAY IN A WEEK, De Grey Rooms, St Leonard’s Place.

Working from a fantastic script, create your character, don your costume and perform for your friends and family on the Saturday. There is also the opportunity to reflect on your week through an Arts Award Discover portfolio. Call 550154.

15th-23rd 32nd JORVIK VIKING FESTIVAL, across the city. Recognised as the largest event of its kind in Europe, the annual JORVIK Viking Festival is a city-wide celebration of York’s rich Viking heritage. With an exciting programme of events on offer, including living history encampments, talks and of course dramatic combat performances there is something for everyone. Visit www.jorvik-vikingcentre.co.uk Check out our huge three-page listings special, full of crazy Viking goings-on!

MUST SEE 15th ENG-AGE 50+ ACTIVITY DAY, Energise. If you’re over 50 and keen to try different fitness activities, and to find out more about fitness in York, get along to the Eng-AGE 50+ Activity Day. Organised by the council as part of the Eng-AGE programme of events, the day gives you the chance to try a number of different sports and activities in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Anyone interested can simply turn up, although a few sessions, such as Pilates, Climbing, Aquafit, Gym Inductions, Nordic Walking and Swimming Lessons, have limited availability and should be booked in advance. To find out more about what is on offer, visit www.york.gov. uk/engage or call 553377.

16th & 18th Wildflower Fun for Kids, St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, 2-4pm. Find out about different varieties of wildflowers and get your hands dirty planting some for St Nicks nature reserve. Call 411821.

16th FREE VALUATION DAY, The Bar Convent. Take along your antiques, collectables, and jewellery and get them valued, for free, by the experts of Tennants Auctioneers. Visit www.tennants.co.uk 18th JENNY ECLAIR, Selby Townhall, 7.30pm. Professional Grumpy Old Woman, Jenny Eclair will take Selby Town Hall by storm on 18th February, 7.30pm, and put middle age under the microscope.

She’ll be tackling life’s vital questions: HRT or boxercise? Why are so many young people idiots? Is Chardonnay medicinal? How many episodes of ‘Bake Off does it take to lower your blood pressure? Watch a woman happy to have lost her dignity years ago lob a few grenades back in the face of ageism. You are most welcome to join her, just button your cardy up properly and wipe that lipstick off your teeth. To book, visit www.selbytownhall.co.uk or call 01757 708449.

19th MEMORIES OF WORKING FOR FOUR MINISTERS, Wigginton Recreation Hall, 2pm. Haxby and Wigginton U3A host a talk by Alan Lavender MBE. Email dorothy.croft10@gmail.com 19th Ceilidh Dance, Tramways Club, Mill Street, 7.3011pm. Have a great night out while raising funds for St Nicks charity.

Enjoy live music by FiddlersWreck, games, raffle, drinks and cakes and more. Call 411821 20th-21st RAILWAY MODELLERS EXHIBITION, Holy Trinity Church Hall, Heworth, 10am-5pm. The Ebor Group Railway Modellers return for their 5th annual exhibition, filled with the usual highquality models and plenty of steamy fun. Visit www.eborgroup.wordpress. com

27th Ghosts of York Guildhall, The Guildhall, 9pm-3am. Join the team of UK Ghost Nights as they uncover the haunted mysteries of the Guildhall.

Take a creepy night tour of the ancient building with paranormal investigators, a historian and a medium. The Guildhall is one of Yok’s most historic and haunted locations, with tales of ghostly black monks, disembodied voices, and shadowy figures. There have been many reports of paranormal activity at the Guildhall with ghostly footsteps, doors slamming, secret passages, whispered voices, and dark shadows reported. The event includes a history and medium tour, hot drinks, a ghost hunt workshop and vigil, and access to some areas not normally open to the public.

20th YORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE DAY, Manor CE Academy. Calling all young musicians!

Go along for a fun musical day including games, orchestral playing, and sectional work (and making friends!) at Manor CE Academy.

Open to all musicians of grade 2+ standard, aged 8+. For more information and application form, visit www.yorchestra.org 21st SNOWDROP CHARITY OPEN GARDEN, Devonshire Mill, Canal Lane, Pocklington, YO42 1NN, 11am-5pm. In aid of the National Garden Scheme, see drifts of snowdrops in an old orchard alongside a stream. Teas and light refreshments.

27th BRITISH SONG DAY, Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate. Late Music presents a whole day of singing and music, in association with the York Literature Festival. Visit www. latemusic.org

20th-21st OPEN WEEKEND, Holgate Windmill, 11am-4pm.

Discover the only working windmill in York, and with a bit of luck the wind will be blowing to turn the sails. Visit www.holgatewindmill.org

28th WORK PARTY, Rawcliffe Meadows, 10.30am. Help the Friends of Rawcliffe Meadows carry out vital work on the nature reserve. Visit www.rawcliffemeadows.wordpress.com

20th COMEDY NIGHT, York Sports Club. Enjoy a great night of comedy at the club on Shipton Road.

Tickets available from the bar.

Call 623602.

5th-6th MARCH ORCHID FESTIVAL, Burton Agnes Hall, 11am-4pm. the Elizabethan Great Hall will be filled with some of nature’s most intriguing flowers. Local orchid expert Ray Creek will give talks, slide shows and specialist advice about growing and caring for your

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Visit www.burtonagnes.com 6th YORK ANTIQUES AND COLLECTORS FAIR, York Racecourse, 10am-4pm. Selby Antiques presents an excellent fair with up to 150 stalls filled with many kinds of antiques and collectables.

Call 07817 724904.

6th MOTHERS’ DAY LUNCH, York Racecourse. Treat your Mumsie to a three-course carvery while the kids boogie away in the disco corner.

Also, every mother to attend will receive a free ticket to the Press Family Sunday. To book, visit www. yorkracecourse.co.uk 10th-23rd YORK LITERATURE FESTIVAL, Across York. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

12th MURDER AT THE MANOR, Mecure Fairfield Manor, 7.30pm. Dressed in your best 80s gear (is that possible?) work together to help solve a mysterious murder, right there in the hotel. As well as sleuthing, guests will also be dining on a exquisite menu, and have to option to the stay the night at a reduced rate.

Call 521505.

19th ANTON & ERIN: JUST GOTTA DANCE, York Barbican, 3pm & 7.30pm. Join the nation’s favourite ballroom couple when they return with a thrilling new show for 2016 to dazzle audiences across the UK. To book call 0844 8542757.

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F i bb e r s 5 Ben Poole 6 Limehouse Lizzy 11 Garth Brooks UK 19 Tyr 26 King No-One 27 The Smyths Th e D u c h e ss 9 Lisbon 12 The Crookes 15 Eliza And The Bear 21 The Sherlocks B l ac k S wa n F o l k Club 4 The East Pointers 11 Bob Fox 18 Saul Bailey + Hannah

Cumming 26 Singers & Musicians Night

N at i o n a l C e n t r e f o r E a r ly M u s i c 13 Schubert’s Last Year 14 Oh! The Sweet Delights of

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Hearthside Tales 20 The Picture of Doreen Gray

By Lipservice Theatre Selby Town Hall 11 T’Pau 13 Nancy Kerr & The Sweet

Visitor Band Th e V e n u e , S e l b y 5 One Machine 13 Roxy Music Tribute 26 ACDC UK

FE B RUARY U n i ta r i a n Ch a p e l St Saviourgate, York 27 British Song Day 1pm: Christopher O’Gormon & Mark Hutchinson 7.30pm: Ana Beard Fernandez, Kate Ledger & Lemn Sissay

H e l ms l e y A r t ’ s Centre 6 The Hut People 11 The Brodsky String Quartet 12 Piaf: The Songs Th e N o o k Thursdays Live Funk & Soul Night K e n n e dy ’ s Yo r k 21 Dana Ali Band Th e R o m a n B at h 5 Full Tilt 6 Joe Gallagher 7 Roundel 12 Dirty Little Secret 13 Travellin’ Band 14 Copowt

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he finds himself trapped between this world and the next. After many attempts at trying to communicate with girlfriend Molly he seeks the help of a phony psychic in the hope of saving her from his murderer. As time begins to run out both Sam and Molly learn the hard way to keep their friends close and their enemies even closer.

THRILLER LIVE (1st-6th February) Direct from London’s West End, Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. Michael Jackson. Join the cast on a visual, audio and electrifying journey through the magic of Michael’s 45 year musical history. Experience over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, and from soul to disco, as the cast play homage to Jackson’s legendary live performances.

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Ghost the Musical (16th-20th February) The dazzling West End and Broadway hit musical Ghost, based on the Oscar-winning film starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore, comes to the Grand Opera House stage in an electrifying new production by York Stage Musicals. When Sam Wheat is murdered on a New York street,

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Snow Child (23rd February-5th March) tutti frutti is thrilled to bring you writer Emma Reeves’ new play. The first snow falls. Watching the village children play, a lonely couple yearn for a child of their own. They build a small figure from the ice and snow, and wish very, very hard… until the strength of their longing brings the magical snow child to life before their eyes! Performed at The De Grey rooms.

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The Phantom of the Opera (3rd-6th February) Following the success of their production of Jekyll & Hyde the Musical in 2015, The York Orchard

Musical Theatre Company are delighted to present The Phantom of the Opera, an iconic musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. With stunning special effects, a superbly talented cast, and mesmerising set and costumes, this promises to be a spectacular show not to be missed.

Les Miserables (17th-27th February) Pick Me Up Theatre are staging a youth production of the show that will give York audiences the chance to see some fantastic musical stars of the future in action. Based on Victor Hugo’s novel, Les Misérables tells the story of an ex-convict, Jean Valjean, and his flight from relentless police inspector Javert after he breaks parole.

Also catch She Stoops To Conquer

by Pick Me Up, 21st-23rd February.

York Minster

To book, call 01904 557208 www.yorkminster.org Mozart’s Mass (19th MarcH) York Musical Society Chorus and Orchestra perform Mozart’s Mass in C - 7.30pm in York Minster.

Also, Benedicite, by York composer Andrew Carter. Tickets £5-20

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Madam Butterfly (9th February) The highly acclaimed Russian State Opera returns with the perfect tragic opera. Featuring an impressive cast, and accompanied by a large live Orchestra with over 30 musicians, this tale of the doomed love of an American naval lieutenant and his young Japanese bride inspired Puccini to write some of his most sublime and beautiful music. Set in Japan at the turn of the century, Madam Butterfly is among the most colourful and exotic of all operas, and its theme of noble self-sacrifice spring melodies that grips your heart.

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Recognised as the largest event of its kind anywhere in Europe, the annual JORVIK Viking Festival is a sword-smashing, shield clashing and horn blowing celebration of our city’s rich and vibrant Viking heritage.

With a staggering array of events on offer, from have-a-go sword fighting for the kids to special hands-on archaeological sessions, and of course dramatic combat performances, there is something to keep the whole family entertained during February Half Term!

We’ve put together some of the stand out events for this year’s festival but be sure to check out www.jorvikvikingfestival.co.uk to discover them all.

THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL

See a longship kitted out for war and gather in the Story Tent to hear exciting tales about the famous King Canute!

Join Vikings in their city centre encampments and test your sword skills throughout the week:

Visit Mon-Thurs and discover the animals the Vikings reared in the city at their Steading.

COPPERGATE CAMP ------------------------------------------10:00 - 16:00 I COPPERGATE SQUARE I FREE The Vikings have invaded Coppergate and set up camp as they did over 1,000 years ago!

Meet the seafaring Norsemen and women to learn about their lives at sea, hear fascinating stories from Viking merchants who trade goods across the globe. Plus, make an appointment to meet the Cunning Woman, who will be prescribing Viking-Age cures for aches, pains and grisly war wounds!

Plus: Join the Vikings on finale Saturday and get your war wounds painted on in anticipation of the JORVIK Viking Festival finale battle! (see pg 82 for more) HAVE-A-GO SWORD COMBAT ---------------------------MON -SUN: 10:30, 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 I MERCHANT ADVENTURERS’ HALL I £3.50 PER CHILD A chance for younger Vikings to get a taste for the art of sword fighting!

Instructed by Viking warriors, combatants are sure to enjoy this fun workshop of battle skills.

This event is always popular so book early to avoid disappointment.

FAMILY FUN Keep the whole family entertained throughout February Half Term with these fab Viking events:

CITY CAMP ---------------------------------------------------------10:00 - 16:00 I PARLIAMENT STREET I FREE (STORYTELLING 11:00, 13:00, 15:00)

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CRAFT & PLAY THE VIKING WAY! --------------------MON - THURS 10:30 – 16:00 I PARLIAMENT STREET MARQUEE I FREE ENTRY (SMALL CHARGE FOR SOME ACTIVITIES)

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VIKING WARRIOR CHALLENGE FOR CHILDREN ---------------------------------------------------------MON - THURS 12:00 – 16:00 I DIG I NORMAL ADMISSION PRICES APPLY Test your strength and dexterity with a series of Viking themed games and challenges.

LITTLE DIGGERS SESSIONS -----------------------------MON - FRI 10:00 - 11:00 I DIG I £3.50 PER CHILD (INCLUDES ONE ACCOMPANYING ADULT) Discover more about our hands-on sessions for 2-5 year olds on the next page.

POO DAY! ---------------------------------------------------------WED 17TH 12:00 - 16:00 I DIG I NORMAL ADMISSION PRICES APPLY Yes, you’ve read that right, Poo Day… Visit DIG to learn about the muckier side of archaeology; have a go at making your very own replica historic poo and discover how poo is used to solve ancient mysteries.

KID’S FILM CLUB DOUBLE BILL: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON & HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 ------------------------------------------------FRI 19TH 13:00 I DIG I £7 PER PERSON, CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

Hiccup, Toothless and friends invite you to discover a world of Vikings & Dragons!

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DISCOVER THE LEGACY OF KING CANUTE THE GREAT King Canute (also known as Cnut or Knut) is quite possibly one of the most important pre-conquest English monarchs you may never have heard of…

control of both the English and Danish crowns and acquire Norway and parts of Sweden, laying the foundations of a North Sea empire!

The second son of the King of Denmark, and later ruler of England, Canute was not destined to sit on any throne of his father’s, yet through his determination and skill in battle he was able to take

WALKS, TALKS & TOURS Discover the impact the Vikings have had on our country’s history at these special festival events: FESTIVAL WALKING TOUR ---------------------------------MON - FRI 13:00 I DEPARTS FROM THE RICHARD III EXPERIENCE AT MONK BAR I ADULT £4.50 CONC. £3.50 A wise monarch once said: ‘the history of York is the history of England.’

Join us this February as we celebrate the millennial anniversary of this great Viking King’s coronation on the English throne.

Explore more of Canute’s history and legacy online at: www.jorvik-vikingfestival.co.uk/canute IN PRAISE OF KING CANUTE: NORSE POETRY FROM ENGLAND --------------------------------------------------THE HELEN THIRZA ADDYMAN LECTURE WITH MATTHEW TOWNEND, UNIVERSITY OF YORK TUES 16TH 19:00 I DIG I £6.50 (FRIENDS OF YAT £5.50) Canute's conquest of England in 1016 brought major literary changes as well as political upheaval.

COFFIN FIT - THE STORY OF THE SWINEGATE SKELETONS ----------------------------------------------------------WEDS 17TH 19:00 I VENUE TBC I ADULT £14.50 CONC. £12.50

Walk lasts approx 1 hour. Please dress accordingly for the weather, and be prepared to walk long distances and up steps.

In 1990 a nearly complete wooden coffin was found during excavations at Back Swinegate, York.

MACE TO THE FACE----------------------------------------------MON 15TH 14:30 I YORK COUNCIL CHAMBERS (GUILDHALL) I ADULT £4.50 CONC. £3.50

This coffin was conserved as a rare survival from Anglo-Scandinavian York and has very recently been reassembled, reunited with its occupant and placed on display at JORVIK before the flooding of the centre in December 2015.

The lecture will contain graphic images of modern wounds and trauma and as such is not suitable for young children or those of a nervous disposition.

VIKINGS IN YOUR VOCABULARY - WITH RICHARD DANCE & SARA PONS-SANZ -----------TUES 16TH 14:30 I YORK COUNCIL CHAMBERS (GUILDHALL) I ADULT £4.50 CONC. £3.50 The lasting legacy of the Vikings is all around us, in our words...

This enlightening talk will explore the ‘Viking’ words, how we know about them and trace their journey to the present day; including the part they’ve played in the distinctive vernacular of the North of England.

MEET THE EXPERTS --------------------------------------------MON - FRI 10:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 15:00 I BARLEY HALL I NORMAL ADMISSION PRICES APPLY Discover the exciting world of archaeology at Barley Hall with these special sessions run by real archaeologists from York Archaeological Trust!

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LITTLE DIGGERS---------------------------------------------------MON - FRI 10:00 I DIG I £3.50 PER CHILD (INCL FREE ADULT PLACE) Visit DIG during JORVIK Viking Festival and join in the fun at ‘Little Diggers’ - where your children can DIG, delve and discover the past!

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This lecture will explore the content, style, and ideology of the poetry composed in Canute's honour.

Discover just how true this statement is when you join the walking tour of the city. Expect Romans, Georgians, Victorians and, of course, Vikings.

Human anatomist Emma Halpin-Durband focuses on the harrowing effects of blunt force trauma on medieval combatants.

He will also explore the legacy the Danes left in England and what this means for our national character.

THE ROMANCE OF THE SWORD ------------------------THURS 18TH 14:30 I YORK COUNCIL CHAMBERS (GUILDHALL) I ADULT £4.50 CONC. £3.50

VIKING COMBAT ARENA ------------------------------------MON - FRI 11:00 & 14:00 I YORK GUILDHALL I ADULT £3.50 CONC. £2.50 With a different performance each day, exploring the eventful history of Canute the Great, the Viking warrior who rose through the ranks to become not just King of England but leader of a North Sea Empire!

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Harald Bluetooth Vs Sweyn Forkbeard - The Battle for Denmark!

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CANUTE, THE WAVE AND THE SEEDS OF 1066 FRI 19TH 14:30 I YORK COUNCIL CHAMBERS (GUILDHALL) I ADULT £4.50 CONC. £3.50

The Gruesome Murders of Sigeferth & Morcar by the Devious Eadric Streona

WEDS 17TH: Canute Vs Thorkell the Tall - Apprentice Becomes Master!

Join award-winning author, Justin Hill, in this engaging talk where he explains how the Norman Conquest would never have happened without Canute.

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Canute Vs Edmund - The Battle for all England!

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THE BETROTHAL OF KING CANUTE ----------FRI 19TH 19:00 I MERCHANT TAYLORS’ HALL, YORK I £65.50 PER PERSON Greeted by a torchlit Viking honour guard, you will be whisked back in time to the year AD 1016 where you will be met by King Canute himself and his loyal supporters. Join them as they feast and make merry, celebrating his betrothal to Emma of Normandy.

NORSE NÅLEBINDING WORKSHOP -----------------WEDS & FRI 10:00 - 13:00 I DIG I £10.50 PER PERSON An exclusive opportunity to learn the ancient art of Norse nålebinding (knitting with one needle) with expert Mari Wickerts, of Gothenburg Museum.

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10TH CENTURY TRADERS ----------------------------------FRI - SUN 10:00 - 16:00 I PARLIAMENT STREET MARQUEE & MERCHANT ADVENTURERS’ HALL I ADULT £2 CONC. £1.50 FAMILY £5 REENACTORS 50P

A unique experience, hosted by Vikings and including wonderful musical entertainment & song, mead, a sumptuous three course banquet and of course wine flowing to accompany your meal.

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Price includes all refreshments and drinks with your meal. There is a cash bar available thereafter. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Vikings from around the world gather to sell their wares; including hand crafted weapons, beautiful jewellery, costume, chests, bowls, tankards, lanterns, belts, shoes and pottery.

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FESTIVAL FINALE WEEKEND! Everything comes to head at the weekend when the Vikings come together to feast and make merry at the annual Viking banqueting experience. They will need to build their strength up for the fabulously dramatic Festival Finale, where armies of Norse warriors take to the Eye of York & give the waiting crowd a spectacular show straight out of the Viking Age! KING CANUTE’S SPECTACULAR FINALE! -------Doors open at 18:00, entertainment commences 18:45

BRAWL AT THE GUILDHALL: ANNUAL STRONGEST VIKING COMPETITION 10:00 I YORK GUILDHALL I ADULT £4 CONC. £3

EYE OF YORK (BY CLIFFORD’S TOWER) I ADULT £12.50 CONC. £10 FAMILY OF 4 £36.50 FAMILY OF 5 £45.50

Now in it’s fifth year, the competition just gets tougher!

Thrilling live battle action awaits you as the Viking leader, Canute the Great and the AngloSaxon Edmund Ironside prepare to decide the fate of the crown of England!

The cream of the crop from across the UK & Europe vye for the title of Strongest Viking and the chance to receive the coveted JORVIK Viking Festival trophy sword.

MARCH TO COPPERGATE----------------------------------13:30 I DEAN’S PARK I FREE The perfect JORVIK Viking Festival photo opportunity.

See the Vikings of King Canute’s army muster and march across the city to Coppergate in a fantastic show of strength as they prepare themselves for tonight’s fiery battle!

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BEST BEARD CONTEST --------------------------------------15:00 I CITY CAMP, PARLIAMENT STREET I FREE Entering its 8th year, this whimsical and fun competition has become something of a JORVIK Viking Festival highlight.

Please note; homemade beards are not just permitted but encouraged!

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