Your Local Link Magazine: November 2023

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November 2023 Issue 235

THE MUSICAL Shrek arrives at the Grand Opera House York this month!

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WALKING WITH THE WANDERER

Our wanderer takes us on a captivating tour of Castle Howard.

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Cover story

Start November with a bang!

THE MUSICAL The legendary ogre and his trusty sidekick Donkey are bringing their swamp to the Grand Opera House this November. Set out on a magical quest to defeat the fearsome dragon and rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona.

November is one of those times of the year where we feel exceptionally lucky to live in York — the city’s glowing in it’s autumn colours while our magazine is packed to the brim with brilliant dining (head to page 46 to read our review of Ate O’Clock) and more events than you can can count.

What better way to start the month than stood around a roaring bonfire with mulled wine and toffee apple in hand, at the Poppleton Firework spectacular!

If the colder weather does eventually begin to get too much, make sure to plan in a trip to one of York’s fantastic

Contents 10-11.

Puzzles and Competitions

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Walking with the Wanderer

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Good News

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Horoscopes

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Business

20-21. Motors and Gadgets 21.

Sports

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theatres. This month we’ve got a show for absolutely everyone with productions on everything from Shakespeare and Shrek to Jack and the Beanstalk!

Once those autumn plans are sorted, November is a great time to start looking ahead to Christams. We’ve got you covered with THREE bespoke gift guides — packed to the brim with our favourite stocking fillers and seasonal snacks.

As always this issue of YLL is your guide to a perfect November.

Until next month!

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A fam ticket to York's Community Carol Concert

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It wouldn’t be Christmas in York without the arrival of the Annual Community Carol Concert — it’s been kicking off every festive season for the last 65 years. This year the concert will be held at York Barbican on the 17th of December, and even more excitingly — our YLL readers have a chance to win a family ticket worth £25!

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Send your completed puzzle, marked ‘November Puzzle Competition’ along with your address and telephone number to Unit 3a Kettlestring Lane, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 4XF, to reach us no later than 30th of November 2023. The first entry picked out of the hat will win the prize. Good luck!

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Simply find all 10 words in our Bonfire Night themed wordsearch!

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Our winners will be starting the Christmas break in style, with music from Shepherd Group Youth Band, Badger Hill School Choir, Track 29 Ladies Close Harmony Chorus, York Stage School and the local legend that is Steve Cassidy for a Christmas singalong under the baton of Musical Director Mike Pratt.

It’s an amazing cause as all proceeds from this year's concert will go to the Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York’s Christmas Cheer Fund and money also goes to the Press nominated charity.

To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer this question: For how many years has the concert been running?

A. 65 B. 45 C. 75 Send your answer (along with your name, address, email address, and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Christmas Carol’ to the address on page six or competitions@yourlocallink.co.uk. The closing date is Friday the 17th of November. Terms and conditions apply.

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TRIBUTE TICKETS During the 60s and 70s, The Four Seasons and Frankie Valli were the sound of the generation —between them they’ve sold over 100 million records and written at least one song that shares a special place in everyone’s heart.

On Saturday 9th December, Entertainers are bringing a special tribute act to the York Barbican — where you can expect to hear all the hits like Sherry, December 1963

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FESTIVE FEAST What better way to celebrate the beginning of the festive season than a chance to enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner (without any of the hard-work actually cooking it) at one of York’s oldest and most iconic locations — the Grade II listed Middletons Hotel.

That’s going to be the case for some of our lucky readers. We have an experience for a family of four to

(Oh What a Night), Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry and more.

Even more excitingly we have two tickets to give away to our readers.

All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is answer this question: How many records have The Four Seasons and Frankie Valli sold?

A. 50 million B. 100 million C. 80 million Send your answer (along with your name, address, email address, and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Big Girls Don't Cry’ to the address on page six or competitions@yourlocallink. co.uk. The closing date is Friday the 17th of November. Terms and conditions apply.

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give away — they’ll taste a luxury three course meal, packed to the brim with everyone’s seasonal favourites.

All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning, is answer this question.

What is the name of the iconic York hotel offering this exclusive treat?

A. Maddletons B. Middletons C. Muddletons Send your answer (along with your name, address, email address, and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Christmas Dinner’ to the address on page six or competitions@yourlocallink.co.uk.

The closing date is Friday the 17th of November. Terms and conditions apply.

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WALKING WITH

THE WANDERER Welburn and Castle Howard

Starting from the Howardian Hills village of Welburn, this walk goes ‘around the back’ of Castle Howard, passing close-by some of the estate’s notable monuments — including the Temple of the Four Winds, the Mausoleum and the Pyramid. The mix of farm and woodland provides a varied habitat for a range of wildlife including ravens, spotted for the first time in the York area by the Wanderer.

Is This Walk For Me?

Although it isn’t too long, this walk does cover some undulating terrain. The climbs are relatively gentle, but one not far from the start is steep. The entire walk is away from busy trafficked roads and much of it is on tracks with a good surface. However, there are several footpath stretches where the conditions can be muddy and slippery. There are also a few short sections where forging through vegetation is necessary. The route is mainly well signed.

There are no stiles.

Getting There

The starting point is the Crown and Cushion pub in Welburn.

Considerate roadside parking is available on the village street.

Welburn is 13½ miles from York via the A64, turn left shortly after Whitwell-on-the Hill to arrive. There are two Castleline buses to the Crown and Cushion in Welburn from York every morning except Sunday, with two return journeys in the afternoon. It is also possible to get the frequent Coastliner buses that stop on the A64 and walk to the village, however this adds a one mile trek to the start point.

Refreshments

Welburn has the Crown and Cushion pub and Dogh bakery and café, both are open daily.

What To See

As well as the iconic monuments of Castle Howard, this route crosses well cared for countryside. There are shallow valleys with streams, woodland — some of it is newly planted with a mix of trees, and rougher areas that benefit wildlife. There are also views over the Howardian Hills, across the Derwent Valley and the Wolds.

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Welburn and Castle Howard Time: 2 3/4 hours Distance: 5 1/2 miles

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3. Turn left on the surfaced track.

2. Keeping the main buildings to the right, go left in front of a ruined building (signed High Gaterley). Cross the field to a gate/hedge gap. Go through and walk ahead on the right-hand side of the hedge in front of you. In about 100 metres, turn right over the field towards a pylon. In the next large field head slightly right (small sign on post) exiting over a bridge, follow the path uphill where you’ll notice a scrubby area to the left. Pass through a gate to continue uphill and pass through two further gates with buildings to the left, where you’ll reach a signpost at a track.

4. Continue on this narrow, muddy and somewhat overgrown path until you meet a track. Turn right to reach a white gate — go through and continue by the wall but soon veer away from it to the left to reach a signpost in a dip. Now ascend the grassy hillside to the building (Temple of the Four Winds) visible on the brow. As you get near to the temple, go left down the grassy slope to the ornate bridge.

along the village street. As the houses end just before a 40mph sign, go left through a gate and head diagonally across the field to a hedge corner. Here, go right alongside the hedge. Where this ends, go half-left over a grassy area towards a signpost. Bear left in 40 metres without turning completely to the left, instead turn right (signed Huttons Ambo) on a less obvious path.

Descend through a boggy area with tall vegetation to a gate. Keep going at first on a boardwalk to reach a bridge over a stream. Go over and keep ahead into the open area. Keep to its left edge as you climb the slope. At the top, keep ahead on a grass track which will become enclosed as you reach buildings.

When you reach a signpost to Low Gaterley curve left. Stay on that track, heading left after the buildings, before almost immediately turning right onto tarmac. Near the top of a rise in the path, take the signed path right (Coneysthorpe) on a gravel track. Soon you’ll come across some metal barns, when you do turn left (yellow arrow) on a track between railings. Now stay on this track as it crosses a stream, keep to the track as it turns left and crosses a few streams, eventually reaching a house and some barns. Follow the track through the farm buildings, keeping on it at a signpost into trees. Cross another stream and continue with a large grassy area to the right. Ignore a track left. About 150 metres beyond this, by some veteran oak trees, take the path left into trees signed Welburn.

5. Cross the bridge and continue on the track beyond it to reach a

a gate. Continue ahead on a track between open fields. Keep ahead at a path crossing towards Welburn as it drops down into a shallow dip.

Join a tarmac drive and reach the main street. Finally turn right to return to the pub.

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tarred road. Turn left initially, but in 25 metres go right to climb up between two open fields.

Continue in this direction until you enter some woodland, follow the woodland downhill at a junction (signed Welburn). Go over a wooden bridge and leave the woodland at

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Disclaimer Walks are undertaken at your own risk. Due care must be taken in following the walk, particularly after poor weather. Whilst every care is taken in compiling the description, some changes may have occurred since publication. Neither the walk author nor Your Local Link can accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions.

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CLUB YORK MILITARY WIVES CHOIR

Anyone with a passion for singing and a connection to the military is more than welcome to come along and sign up for this local choir. They’ve recently performed at big concerts in Beverley and Lincoln and are currently on the hunt for new members.

Contact york@militarywiveschoirs.org to find out more information about joining.

YORVIK FOLK DANCE CLUB If you’ve ever watched a period drama like Pride & Prejudice or Bridgerton and wondered if it was possible to learn the moves yourself — this is the group for you! Don’t worry for a second about not having enough experience, Jorvik Dance is a super welcoming environment, even if you’ve got two left feet they’ll make you feel comfortable from day one. The first session is free, it then costs £3 per evening. Call up Steve on 07961 830965 to get booked in.

YORK ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY For all the stargazers amongst us, membership of this society is the perfect way to develop your passion for astronomy. Joining up will invite you into a rich community— where you’ll receive advice from fellow enthusiasts, discounted entry to public meetings and access to the society’s telescopes and equipment at the Battle Bank Farm observatory. Head to www.yorkastro.org.uk.

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Experience A Christmas Carol at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre Award-winning company NE Theatre are bringing A Christmas Carol to the stage from the 28th of November to December the 2nd.

On one lonely Christmas Eve, the merciless moneylender Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three spirits — The Ghost of Christmas Past, The Ghost of Christmas Present, and The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come — who force Scrooge to confront the consequences of his actions.

He is so horrified by the hardship he has caused to the family of his clerk Bob Cratchit, that when Scrooge awakes the next morning he is reborn a new-man, showering everyone around him with gifts of generosity — especially Cratchit.

The combination of Alan Menken’s iconic music alongside a hilarious cast of more than

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To read more about the play and the hilarious cast, or to book your tickets head to www. josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk.

Walk through a winter wonderland Starting on the 25th of November and running until the 7th of January next year, Lotherton Hall is set to be taken over by the Christmas spirit.

Visitors of all ages should expect to experience a truly special seasonal day. While your little ones embark on adventures with fairies, elves and Father Christmas, there’s the opportunity to learn a little history as you catch a glimpse of Christmas past in the Hall. You can explore the lives of the Gascogine family from the late 1700s, and marvel at the festive finery of an Edwardian Christmas.

Most excitingly of all, Lotherton Hall have confirmed the rumours that family-favourite Mrs Claus is returning for the 2023/24 season.

She’ll be on hand to assist in the important

task of decorating freshly baked gingerbread.

Little ones can adventure through the winter wonderland to find Dizzy Bells in the elf workshop and collect a very special Christmas key for Christmas Eve, they can then visit Pippin McJingles at the mysterious wishing well, before seeing the main man himself.

Santa will be waiting at the North Pole, where he’ll listen carefully to the yuletide wishes of all his visitors — he might even give them a special early Christmas present before the big day.

Tickets are available now from just £4.75, head over to www.thechristmasexperience.co.uk to book a magical adventure this Christmas.

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HOROSCOPES

Horoscopes STAR SIGN OF THE MONTH: SCORPIO

STAR SIGN OF THE MONTH: SCORPIO 23RD OCT - 21ST NOV If the front door is closed to you, don’t waste your time banging your head against a brick wall…. Either walk around to the back, or just walk away. There are things which you can achieve at this time, but some things that you can’t – and the secret is

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knowing which is which. In arguments, it is easy to get lost in matters of principle, so don’t do this… Rather, concentrate on your own peace of mind and emotional well-being.

SAGITTARIUS 22ND NOV - 21ST DEC A quieter month than some you have known this year, perhaps with some feelings of anti-climax when you look back over the last few weeks. On the other hand, this is a lovely time for strengthening relationships and for finding new depths of harmony and meaning. Gentlemen will be looking for the next great adventure, while the sagittarius women will have a better time of it, content to go with the flow without ruffling feathers or getting impatient.

CAPRICORN 22ND DEC - 19TH JAN Rather a nice month filled with one or two surprises, and a general feeling of starting out afresh in pursuit of new targets and adventures. Quite a busy month on the work scene, but you rise to the challenges and get yourself noticed in all the right places. An interesting time psychologically as

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you come to recognise the worth of what you’ve got, which curbs the temptation to be impatient and impulsive. So, a calm few weeks with a few laughs along the way.

AQUARIUS 2OTH JAN - 18TH FEB

Weddings, engagements, celebrations, and interesting (short distance) journeys keep a smile on your face, but that smile covers a hidden mood of frustration and discontent. Yes, you fully appreciate your good fortune and the worth of what you’ve got, but the trouble is that you want more! For some Aquarians this could be power and prestige, while others just get lost in the void of longing for their missspent youth. Welcome to the world of growing up and in some cases, just growing old.

PISCES 19TH FEB - 20TH MAR Something you’ve wanted and have looked forward to for a very long time comes one visible step closer – but this causes some concern! Will you be happy to step aboard that ship of opportunity when it docks in your harbour, or will you get cold feet at the last minute and turn away from the gang plank?

ARIES 21ST MAR - 19TH APR I hope I’m wrong, but this could be a bit of a mean and moody month, you’ll need to fight hard to maintain a positive mental attitude. Lots of unhappy little reminders of bad times gone-by sap your confidence for the future, but just remember that those times HAVE PASSED and today you are on a different pathway heading in a different direction.

Where emotional relationships are concerned, don’t be afraid to share your thoughts and feelings.

TAURUS 20TH APR - 20TH MAY

New business and career opportunities should help you build on previous successes, this is a time for thinking out of the box and broadening your horizons. Medical matters will work in your favour, and you should find a greater degree of fitness and vitality. Some very nice (and potentially sexy) vibrations in all affairs of the heart, and this should be a very exciting time for singles who are fed up with being single!

GEMINI 21ST MAY - 20TH JUN

Listen, you’re going to be judged by what you do and not by what you say, so remember that

CANCER 21ST JUN - 22ND JUL

If I tell you to watch your back, this is relevant on two levels. On one hand, this is not a month for taking up dangerous sports or trying to redecorate your living room in the theme of the Sistine Chapel, but on the other, avoid gossip, while being aware that people probably are gossiping about you, saying one thing to you face and another thing behind your back. I don’t think there is much you can actually do about this, but just be aware of it.

LEO 23RD JUL - 22ND AUG

You’re likely to come under pressure to make decisions that you are not ready to make – so DON’T make them until you are ready! This will probably annoy and frustrate more than one person close to you, but this should

be seen as their problem and not yours. To counterbalance this, there are some things you very much want to do right now, but because your hands are tied, you must delay and be patient. Not easy for Leos, but do your best!

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FinaMill Rechargeable – Pepper Mill & Spice Grinder,

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Now well into the second month of Neal Ardley’s tenure, York City F.C are finally beginning to look like the kind of team supporters felt they’d been promised in pre-season.

This turnaround in fortunes began with a landmark 3-0 victory over fellow-strugglers Southend United — earning York their first three points of the season.

The result kick-started a run that's seen the Minstermen lose only once in the last five games.

They’ve picked up enough points along the way to sit comfortably in 17th place with a solid six-point buffer from the bottom of the table.

Last month Ardley told me that his vital first steps were to ‘get some structure in place — [to] show the players how to pick up some points.’ He’s done exactly that, instilling a win-at-all-costs mentality in the squad. The impact of those words were brilliantly summarised in the dying moments of the 2-1 victory over Dagenham & Redbridge. When awarded a free-kick in the 98th minute, Dan Batty opted to completely wallop the ball all the way out of the stadium, rather than even consider playing it forward to extend City’s lead.

While the weeks ahead pose serious challenges, including the visit of local rivals Halifax Town, York City look — at least for now — to be back on track.

Follow all the latest updates at www.yourlocallink. co.uk as City face up against Halifax, Hartlepool and Oxford in the coming weeks.

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YORK VALKYRIE ARE WOMEN’S GRAND FINAL CHAMPIONS Images by: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com The Valkyrie thrashed local rivals Leeds Rhinos 16-6 in front of a record-breaking crowd at the LNER Community Stadium on October the 8th — to finally get their hands on the biggest prize in the women’s rugby league.

The York Valkyrie Director of Rugby, Lindsay Anfield said that “lifting the big trophy this season showed how much pride myself and my players have for this club and city. I think we have shown how one small club can have huge ambition and push boundaries in a way

no other club has done before for the women's game.”

The result comes a year after the Rhinos had defeated the Valkyrie in the 2022 final.

The dominance of the two Yorkshire sides is no surprise considering they are the only women’s rugby league clubs in Europe to pay their players professional wages, as interest in the sport continues to grow exponentially — this rivalry will continue to push the women’s game even further forward in years to come.

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Heworth Tennis Club are our local sports club of the month for November.

Heworth were the top performing tennis club in York for 2023 — out of their seven teams that compete in the York League, five have been promoted and two won league titles.

The women’s first team won their division at a stroll after completing an unprecedented invincible season — incredibly winning all 12 of their matches.

The mixed-gender first team also took one step closer to sporting immortality themselves as they registered 13 wins out of their 14 matches on the way to a second successive division title.

Club Chair Erica Town said “it has been an amazing season for all the teams and congratulations went to everyone that contributed and played.”

Head to www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/ HeworthTennisClub to read more about the club’s success or to sign up as a member.

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A 25-year old swimming pool has been saved from closure by the fundraising efforts of Friends of New Earswick Swimming Pool (FoNESP). The charity raised £50,000 — enabling them to complete the installation of new boilers.

FoNESP Chair of Trustees, Andrew Calverley said “The response has been phenomenal. Many people generously supported us with donations, and we received a number of grants too.

We’re really thankful and appreciative of everyone who supported us.”

Since opening in the 1960s the pool quickly grew into the community institution it is today. Considering it still operates 12 hours a day, seven days a week, closure would have seriously reduced residents’ access to regular exercise.

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Husband and wife team Lisa and Gary set up Grout Gleam York and Harrogate in August this year, in a move that will bring our readers the benefits of what looks to be the biggest step forward in bathroom and household cleaning this decade.

Rather than relying on chemicals, scrubbing brushes and a ton of elbow grease to clean or replace dirty grout, Grout Gleam has a range of nine different coloured compounds that chemically bond to the existing grout and create a uniform grout colour.

The method is scientifically proven to have your bathroom grout sparkling in no time at all.

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You’ve asked me this question at the perfect time — last weekend we went around Thorpe Perrow Arboretum to look at autumn colour trees at their best.

I’ve put together a list of my favourites: Acer Grisium “Chinese Paperbark Maple” is famous for its perfectly autumnal peeling and papery orange-brown colouring. It’s a maple with characteristic threeparted leaves that turn orange and red in the autumn. It’s excellent if you plan on growing it in a border or a large lawn.

Amelanchier Lamarcii is another magnificent tree and has two main seasons of interest — Spring when the bushy crown is a cloud of white blossom and autumn when it is ablaze with red and orange foliage. This is undoubtedly one of the most reliable trees for autumn colour.

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in summer but transform into a brilliant orange-red later. Large plumes of purplish-pink flowers are produced in summer.

Liquidamber “Lane Roberts” is one of the darkest and most reliable of all autumn colouring trees, this handsome specimen has shining green maple-like leaves that turn through a range of colours from pale orange to deep red-purple.

Parrotia “Persica”. The Persian ironwood will eventually become a broad spreading tree with piebald bark. It produces small red flower clusters in late winter or early spring, and its glossy green leaves turn yellow, orange and red-purple in autumn.

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Fusarium Wilt affects many plant types, but tomatoes and potatoes are most susceptible. Also known as stem rot, it moves into plants through their roots, and from there it clogs the plant’s passageways, blocking the flow of water, nutrients and vital fluids until the eventual death of the plant. Other Fusarium Pathogens attack different plants such as brassicas palms and many shrubs and trees, unlike other wilt diseases, fusarium wilt often shows up only on one side of a plant branch or leaf. Bottom leaves show symptoms first. As the disease spreads upwards, the plant wilts, turns brown and drops its leaves — stems near the base show clogged vascular pathways and dark brown streaks if you cut them. Once

fusarium wilt infects a plant, there is no effective treatment. Remove and dispose of affected plants immediately. DON’T compost this garden waste. Whenever possible, remove and replace fusariuminfected garden soil.

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PLANTING FRUIT TREES PART 1 PART 2 COMING NEXT MONTH! At this time of the year, interest in growing your own fruit tree— whether in the garden, on the allotment plot or at a public space or ‘community orchard’ — is never higher. The good news is that late autumn and winter are the best time to get new fruit trees in the ground! However the last thing you what to do is waste your time — after all, fruit trees can live for years so it’s worth getting it right. It seems sensible to take a seasonal look at what to consider before getting started. It’s a big topic so we’ll look at where, when and what to plant. This is only part one— there’s more to follow next month!

The first issue is whether your proposed planting area is suitable.

There are lots of questions here.

Is it big enough? Will the trees get enough light? The latter is often overlooked but it’s important to remember that most types of tree fruit need maximum sunshine to ripen and properly develop flavour.

Almost conversely we also need to consider the issue of shading.

Bigger trees can block light, so when choosing a spot, make sure to carefully consider the rest of the garden or plot and the neighbours.

Finally, what about the soil? Fruit trees are tolerant of most ground conditions but will struggle where water-logging occurs or where the

soil is shallow and prone to drying out.

As for when to plant, the best time is after leaf fall. Make sure you look up the type of tree you’re growing, as the planting season can depend greatly. It varies all the way from November through to mid-March.

When you do get around to buying your tree, it’s best to obtain it ‘bare-rooted’, that is grown by a nursery in the soil and dug up for transplanting. Bare rooted trees can only be planted in the winter when dormant. Trees started this way tend to establish and grow faster than those raised in pots or containers. Personally, I’d never plant a container grown fruit tree, while planting is possible at any time of year, there are several snags.

Container-grown trees have roots that spiral rather than spread. This means they’re slow to fan out and have poor anchorage. Firm staking is needed if they’re to remain upright, especially in exposed positions. It can often take years for pot grown trees to settle in.

The other initial issue to consider is what type of fruit to plant. I’ll list my favourites in order of ease of cultivation — first it’s apples, then pears, plums and ‘others’. Think carefully about going for something ‘exotic’ like an apricot or peach.

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these viable in Yorkshire, but in my experience these are unreliable if you try grow them outside.

It’s not so much the lack of warmth as the cold springs with bud-busting frosts that are the problem.

Ponder too on plums — a juicy Victoria is hard to beat for taste, but plums have disadvantages.

Unlike apples and pears, they cannot be stored unless frozen or processed. Resist the temptation to go for nuts like hazel.

Unless you can somehow fend off squirrels and rodents, there’ll never be a worthwhile harvest.

Generally, if you’re looking to plant more than a handful of trees making the majority of them apples and adding a few pears and plums will give the best return. Perhaps throw in a quince and medlar if you want something out of the ordinary. Finally, of course, it’s what you like. There’s no point in having an orchard full of pears, (for me

the best tree fruit to grow because it’s hard to buy the flavour of a home grown, truly ripe pear), if you don’t like them.

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Try acupuncture treatment today When it comes to treating chronic pain York residents can do no better than The Northern College of Acupuncture (NCA) based right in the centre of York on Micklegate. When the college opened in 1988, they were the first clinic in the country to achieve professional accreditation.

While the field of acupuncture has developed a lot since then — the treatment is now recommended by the National Guidelines for Clinical and Healthcare Excellence (NICE) for chronic pain— the NCA have evolved too. They now offer a wide range of services, from traditional Chinese herbal medicine to nutritional advice.

As we look ahead to the winter season, we’ve all got more than enough on our minds so the last thing anyone should be doing is continuing to suffer through chronic pain without assistance.

Especially when we have a nationally-leading treatment clinic on our doorstep — at a considerably lower fee than most private clinics, a session at their multi-bed Community Acupuncture clinic starts at only £17.

The NCA has a car park and full disabled access and the main acupuncture clinic is open from Monday to Friday. Call 01904 343305 to book or visit www.nca.ac.uk/clinics.

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Mylee Winter Carnival (£49.99) and Midnight Circus (£14.50), from Boots and www.mylee. co.uk.

Deck your tree and nails at the same time this December!

The Mylee Winter Carnival celebrates the 12 days of Christmas — with 12 boxes packed full of gel pots, brushes and stickers as well as Mylee’s brand new shades; Ice Rink, and Helter Skelter. The midnight circus contains a dazzling gel polish duo, starring the Light Trail and Cotton Candy.

Forever Nourishing Hair Oil, £30.60 from www.foreverliving. com Forever’s Nourishing Hair Oil is the product you need to unlock your best hair feel yet. It combines a blend of six siliconefree botanical oils. Each of the oils pack a nourishing punch that enhance your hair with a lightweight feel — providing moisture shine and frizz control.

Aveeno ‘Skin Renewal’ Body Range, £39.99 from Boots and Look Fantastic The last thing anyone wants to deal with over the Christams season is dry or rough skin so an Aveeno set is an absolute essential. Comprising of a Gentle Body Scrub (£9.99), Smoothing Cream (£14.99), and Firming Lotion (£14.99) the products combine to hydrate, nourish, soothe and gently exfoliate the skin — leaving it visibly renewed.

Odylique Make-up Gift Set, £70 from www. odylique.co.uk Odylique’s all-organic Christmas set will completely rejuvenate your look at the time you most need it. It includes the first ever lipsticks and liners to be certified both Fairtrade and organic alongside all-organic eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara — in one purchase you can restock your entire collection.

The Bowflex SelectTech 840 Kettlebell, £229.99 from Amazon and Fitness Superstore The gym equipment to kick-start the new year’s resolutions of your dreams. It combines six different kettlebells in one — this one piece of kit can take you from beginner to expert in no time at all.

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Could counselling be right for you?

Rediscover your ‘Joy’ this November.

While we’re working extra hard to prepare properly for Christmas this November, it can be hard to find the time to properly look after yourself. This is especially true for parents, a study for 2021 revealed that on average parents have just 30 minutes of me-time a day!

If you or someone you know is finding the season a real mental strain, a great option for getting back on track is counselling.

In York we’re especially lucky to have access to the services of Joy Richardson. She’s a qualified coach, mentor and

trainer who focuses her services on adults who are struggling to juggle the demands of parenting with other responsibilities. She helps parents to focus on themselves so they can regain their sense of self and help families flourish.

Your journey back to stability could begin with a simple 30 minute discovery phone call.

Call up 07745 057 815 now for a conversation regarding your situation and how Joy’s services can help.

CELEBRATE 2024 IN LUXURY AT NOBLE HAPPENINGS’ BALL The boutique events company are hosting the ball at the Assembly Rooms on Blake Street.

Attendees will be transported back in time, to the splendour of York’s eighteenth-century high society, at Lord Burlington's party-hotspot from the 1730’s no less. As you walk, dine and dance under the magical chandeliers and the iconic marble pillars you’ll experience life as a real Bridgerton or Downton Abbey

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character for one special night.

There will be three courses of delectable food, a variety of wines and music to keep guests more than entertained. As midnight approaches, attendees will be able to step outside to watch Great Peter strike twelve with their own eyes.

Ticket prices start at £159.

Head to www.noblehappenings. co.uk to book your ticket before they sell out!

BRING YOUR HUNT TO AN END It’s impossible to ever do enough preparation before you take the massive decision of choosing your sixth form even though the decision itself couldn’t be any more important — finding the right school makes a vital difference when it comes down to getting into the right university, or applying to your dream apprenticeship or job after school.

Trawling through all the details of the schools and colleges in the area, and getting your head around all the statistics, school leaderboards and information can be a confusing nightmare. Huntington Sixth Form — one of York’s leading schools — are providing a refreshing alternative in the shape of an open day on November the 7th.

If you are still looking for credentials before attending, 30% of the 2023 A-Level cohort achieved A*-A — that’s more than enough to take your pick of the Russell Group universities or to find the best apprenticeship around.

What makes an open day such a

useful resource however, is that you’ll be able to peer past the statistics to see what a school is really like.

You have the unmissable chance to hear why Huntington is a great option from the headteacher himself, alongside expert staff — to walk the halls and properly imagine life at the school. After attending you won’t have to rely on what you read from afar, or school leaderboards, to feel assured you’re choosing the right place.

If you would like to visit during the November open evening visit www. huntingtonschool.co.uk or call 01904 752100 for more information about the school.

Spreading the Christmas cheer The Lord Mayor and Sheriff have announced a Christmas cheer reception will be held for the city’s over-65 residents at York Assembly Rooms on December the 5th.

There’s space for 400 people to attend alongside the Mayor, the Sheriff and some other famous faces from York’s local government— for a

fantastic day of festive fun at a truly iconic York location. All you need to do if you’d like to attend, is fill out the application form we’ve listed on page 39.

Make sure you send in an application before the 16th of November, as the names of the lucky attendees will be drawn from a hat on the 17th.

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Give us a home Can you help us to find a loving home for these two brilliant characters.

Rootin Tootin & Ace High, Both are 6-monthold females Zoomies, sparring, sleeping, eating and repeat! This is the (more than) daily cycle of these two energetic young girls. These beauties joined us after they were brought in as strays along with their mum and their other four siblings. Sadly they were in a pretty poor state when they first arrived, but luckily for them help was granted at just the right time, and they’ve have made a remarkable recovery! You would not think that they had such a tough start in life by the way they live it up now! So all that’s left to do now is to find these cowgirls a suitably nice home where they can keep on repeating that daily routine they love so much! *Please be aware that these kittens have had exposure to cat flu in the past and it is always a possibility that they could show symptoms again in the future* If you think you’ve got space for these partners, contact York Cats Protection Adoption Centre via www.cats.org.uk/york

Avoid Bonfire night FRIGHTS Bonfire night can be a terrifying time for pets and animals— they don’t understand that Guy Fawkes is the only one in danger— so flashing lights and deafening sounds can set off a fight or flight response so they’ll try and bolt fences or act frozen in fear.

It’s our responsibility to make the night as easy an experience as possible for the animals in our lives — anything less would be bang out of order.

Calming sounds and safe spaces Classical music can be calming for animals and can drown out the scary sounds outdoors — the RSPCA recommend Classic FM’s Pet classics.

Before the night you should prepare a safe ‘den’ in a quiet corner with soft bedding or some of

Vicki, a local Invisible Cities tour guide, has made it her mission to shine light on the life and personal story of one of York’s most famous historical residents.

While everyone brought up in York has heard the story of Guy Fawkes’ November gunpowder plot at least a thousand times. Beyond that legend, the figure of Fawkes is shrouded in mystery.

Vicki’s ‘Story of Guys Fawkes’ city tour takes attendees to all the little-known places within the city that even the locals are generally unaware of — like the church where Guy Fawkes and his sisters were christened. She then interweaves her own personal journey of being diagnosed with stage 4b cancer, treatment, and remission, with the story of Fawkes’ life.

Make sure you’re one of the few well informed attendees at your Bonfire night celebration by booking one of Vicki’s tours at www.invisible-cities.org

your old clothes which will smell familiar.

Check Bonfires for small animals before lighting For a small animal like a hedgehog, a bonfire pile looks like a comfy place to make their home, so before you light one up make sure to check through the bottom thoroughly by lifting parts of the bonfire section-by-section using a pole or broom. Do not use a fork, spade or rake as this may injure a hedgehog.

If you’re worried about your pet make sure to contact your local vet for advice.

Discover lasting dental health Ainsty Dental are taking on new private patients at their practice based on Boroughbridge road.

It’s the fastest and best place to get booked in for your check up — or to have implants or dentures fitted.

Registration with the private Ainsty Dental Practice invites patients into a community of care — where you’ll feel happy to ask questions and book in with your dentist for advice as regularly as you need. They aim to make sure their registered patients receive service on the very same day that they discover discomfort — a million miles away from the insecurity of a long waiting list.

If you’d like to book in a consultation today, call up on 01904786196 or visit www.ainstydental. co.uk.

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Events

Itching for something to do?

Read on…

Information is correct at the time of printing but subject to change. Please check with venues ahead of your visit.

// 4TH NOVEMBER

YORK RECORD FAIR, Knavesmire

Stand, York Racecourse. 10am-5pm.

With entry only £2 and free for kids under-16, this fair is a great chance to update your record collection.

There’s also free parking on site, call up 07896713988 or email info@ yorkrecordfair.com for more details.

// 5TH NOVEMBER BONFIRE AND FIREWORK SPECTACULAR, Main Street, Upper Poppleton, YO26 6JT, 5-9pm. a great evening with a huge bonfire, fantastic fireworks, delicious food options, a bar — and fun for all the family. The bonfire will be lit at 6.15pm and the firework display kicks off at 7.00pm. Head to www. poppletoncentre.org.uk/tc-events/ bonfire-night-2023/ for more information.

// 7TH NOVEMBER HUNTINGTON SCHOOL SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING,

// UNTIL 12TH NOVEMBER

NYMR LIGHT SPECTACULAR,

Pickering Railway Station YO18 7AJ, The train departs at 6:15 or 7:45pm. Marvel at heritage carriages, decorated with thousands of lights, before departing from Pickering Station for an awe-inspiring journey alongside a DJ-Mix of music that will get you in the mood for a party the whole family will enjoy. Each passenger will be given their own interactive LED wristband which is synchronised to the music. Head to www.nymr.co.uk/ light-spectacular to book now.

Huntington School, Huntington Road, YO329WT, 6-8pm. Explore the school and hear from teachers to see if Huntington is the place for your child’s next step. Head to www. huntingtonschool.co.uk for more information. // 7TH NOVEMBER

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON WI NOVEMBER MEETING, Wigginton

Recreation Hall, 7:30pm. All visitors and newcomers are welcome to come along and enjoy the raffle and refreshments. The November meeting will feature a spacial talk by Jane McKeown on the Origins and History of Nursery Rhymes. Tickets are £4.

// 11TH NOVEMBER WINTER ART & CRAFT FAIR,

Southlands Methodist Church, Bishopthorpe Road, York, 10am-5pm.

Free entry to view the work of just under 30 local artists and crafters.

There is free entry with refreshments and live music. Head to www. southbankstudios.co.uk for more information. // 8TH-12TH NOVEMBER

AESTHETICA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, 15 locations across

York. 10am-late. Whether you’re into laugh-out-loud comedies, dramas, thrillers or animation, the Aesthetica Film Festival is the place to be this November — it’s been run by Aesthetica since 2011 and is now BAFTA-Qualifying, after over a decade of successfully showcasing the very best of British and international film. Head to www.asff. co.uk for the details.

// 16TH-26TH NOVEMBER YORKSHIRE CHRISTMAS SHOW,

The Guildhall, York, 10am to 4.30pm.

Paolo Debernardi’s brilliant latest novels ‘Mastering Your Finance’ and ‘Thrumming Heart’ are available to buy. You can also meet the author himself!

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Find more on our website yourlocallink.co.uk // 17TH NOVEMBER-7TH JANUARY YORKSHIRE’S WINTER WONDERLAND, Designer Outlet,

York, 10:30am-9:30pm. With a glistening outdoor ice rink (The Ice Factor), thrilling funfair, magical Santa’s Grotto and cosy alpine café, the Winter Wonderland is the perfect place to spend a wintery afternoon this year. The Ice Factor is the north of England’s largest outdoor rink! Head to www. yorkshireswinterwonderland.com to buy tickets. // 25TH NOVEMBER-7TH JANUARY

LOTHERTON HALL CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE, Lotherton, Aberford, Leeds. 10am-4pm. From visiting Santa in the North Pole to crafting in the Elf Village, there’s something for all the family. Explore the Christmas Traditions Woodland Walk, and Fairy Dell. Marvel at Lotherton’s splendour in the Hall and lit gardens. Don’t forget to visit the Christmas stalls on a weekend. Tickets are available now from just £4.75, head over to www. thechristmasexperience.co.uk to book

// 30TH NOVEMBER PARSONAGE CHRISTMAS MARKET, Parsonage Hotel & Spa, Escrick, 6-8:30pm. Enjoy a lovely

Annual Christmas Carol Service Searching for Home Monday 4 December 2023 7.30pm (doors open 7pm) York Minster To book visit: yorksj.ac.uk/events 01904 876318

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evening of festive shopping as a a great range of local stall holders showcase unique gifts. There’s free entry and as complimentary mince pies available. Head to www. parsonagehotel.co.uk for more information.

BOOK AHEAD // 2ND-3RD DECEMBER

ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE FAIR,

Wetherby Racecourse, 8am-5pm.

Free parking and on-site catering available. For more information on timings and ticket prices visit jaguarfairs.com.

// 2RD DECEMBER SELBY CHRISTMAS MARKET AND LIGHT SWITCH ON, Selby

Market Place, 10am-5pm. Get your Christams shopping done nice and early with lots of local craft stalls as well as excellent food and live music.

Stay until 4pm to see the town illuminated with Christmas lights.

Christams reception for 400 of the city’s over-65 citizens to attend— for a fantastic day of festive fun at a truly iconic York location, fill out the application form we’ve listed on page 39. Lucky applicants will be drawn from a hat on November the 17th. // 9TH DECEMBER

BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY, York

Barbican, 7:30-10pm. Entertainers are bringing a special Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons tribute act to the York Barbican — where you can expect to hear all the hits like Sherry, December 1963 (Oh What a Night), Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry and more. Head to www.yorkbarbican.co.uk to book your tickets.

// 5TH DECEMBER

LORD MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS CHEER RECEPTION, York Assembly Rooms, 10am and 2pm. The Lord Mayor has announced a special

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Paragon Street, YO10 4AH, 2pm. Early shout-out for this Christmas’s most exciting event, join Shepherd Group Youth Band, Badger Hill School Choir, Track 29 Ladies Close Harmony Chorus, York Stage School and Steve Cassidy for a Christmas sing along under the baton of Musical Director Mike Pratt. Tickets are priced at £8 for adults and £6 for children, head to www.yorkbarbican.co.uk to buy yours now. All proceeds will go to charity.

// 31ST DECEMBER NOBLE HAPPENINGS’ NEW YEARS EVE BALL, the Assembly

// 4TH DECEMBER ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE, York Minster, 7:30pm.

Students and staff from York St. John University will perform a specially curated programme of carols and readings, alongside bespoke performance pieces written for the event. It will spring the Christmas season into action with its Searching For Home theme. To book your tickets head to www.yorksj. ac.uk/events.

// 17TH DECEMBER YORK’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY CAROL CONCERT, York Barbican,

// 11TH DECEMBER

SANKTA LUCIA SWEDISH CAROLS, York Minster, 7:30pm,

free admission. Doors open 6:45pm. Come and be with York's Anglo-Scandinavian Society to hear the Chorus Pictor Choir from Sweden singing the Swedish Sankta Lucia as they lead the candlelit procession into York Minster. Please give donations at end of the service. See: sanktalucia-york.uk/en/ for more info.

Rooms, York. 7pm-1am. Attendees will be transported back in time, to the splendour of York’s eighteenth-century high society, at Lord Burlington's partyhotspot from the 1730’s no less.

Visit www.noblehappenings.co.uk to find out information.

// 22ND DECEMBER

YORK AGAINST CANCER 'ROCKS CHRISTMAS’, York Barbican,

7-10:30pm. A fantastic concert in support of the York Against Cancer charity. Performances from the York Rocks House Band, the Emmerdale

Cast Band and many more will kick off your Christmas with a bang.

Head to www.yorkbarbican.co.uk to get tickets and read more about the night.

REGULAR EVENTS // EVERY WED

IN HARMONY LADIES CHOIR, Acomb Methodist Church Hall, 7:30pm. This friendly group are looking for new members, no audition needed to join, come along and give it a try. For more information visit yorkinharmony. co.uk/index.html.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Awarding winning company NE Theatre are bringing a properly festive treat to the stage this November as they delve back into the iconic Dickens tale, reanimating Ebenezer Scrooge’s battles against his past. The score is from Alan Menken who famously wrote the music to Disney‘s The Little Mermaid. On one Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who warn him of the consequences of the suffering that he has caused.

Will he join them, or will he mend his ways?

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To book, call 0333 009 6690, or visit atgtickets.com. // 27TH NOV-2ND DEC

SHREK THE MUSICAL

The world’s favourite ogre is bringing his swamp all the way to York this November. Relive his legendary adventure to defeat the fearsome dragon and rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona. With a heart-warming story and a cast

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of unforgettable characters, this musical extravaganza is a journey you won't want to miss.

York Theatre Royal

To book, call 01904 623568, or visit www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk. // 14TH-18TH NOV THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 1936 The Royal Shakespeare Company have insightfully intertwined Shylock’s battle against the anti-semitism of Shakespeare’s time, within the political turmoil of 1930s England. Tracey-Ann Oberman plays Shylock, who in this production is a a resilient single mother living in East London.

When the charismatic merchant Antonio comes to her for a loan, we return to Shakespeare's timeless question— If you prick us do we not bleed?

// 8TH DEC-7TH JAN JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

With stunning sets, hilarious comedy and breath-taking special effects— this new production of childhood favourite Jack and the Beanstalk is guaranteed to delight the whole family. We'll follow our hero up the beanstalk into an enchnated land of riches and terrifying giants.

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Genuine ethical wildlife experiences — where you head in search of amazing animals and have the chance to observe them in their natural habitat — are once in a lifetime opportunities that simply wouldn’t be possible if not for the wonders of the tourism industry.

It is always a pleasure to put these kind of experiences together for our clients, here’s a list of a few of our proudest recent examples: A family trip to Costa Rica. Costa Rica offers the opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife including sloths, toucans, hummingbirds & macaws. Our clients were lucky enough to be travelling in August — at the height of the turtle nesting season. Staying in the Tortuguero National Park at the Mawamba lodge was perfect for taking an early morning guided tour to observe female green-turtles nesting.

September is the perfect time of the year for bear watching

in Canada. The month sees the salmon swim upstream to spawn, so grizzly & black bears head to the water to fill up on salmon before the cold winter sets in. From the remote lodges in northern British Columbia you also have the opportunity to head out on the water to see migrating orca & humpback whales. Lodge availability for the 2024 salmon run is already very limited so it’s best to think about booking as soon as possible.

The Elephant Hills Experience in the Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand and Chaing Mai in the north. At Elephant Hills nature park, they do not offer elephant riding — as carrying tourists on their back is not a natural thing that elephants do — instead, they offer a much more interactive and respectful way to encounter our phenomenal pachyderms. Since the successful implementation, their guests

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have the chance to experience an interactive adventure which beats any elephant ride you might have participated in before.

Animal adventures in Africa. Even though getting to see the ‘Big Five’ is on everyone’s travel bucket list, some clients prefer to go off the grid camping with a local guide in Botswana, while others prefer the base of a lodge to end a tour in South Africa. As a result we ensure that no two Africa adventures are the same. For some clients we planned a recent trip for, conservation was of great interest so we liaised with the reserve for our clients to spend time at the wildlife rehabilitation centre and also visit the charity ‘Born Free’ to see the work they do.

This was built in around their itinerary to be sure we did not take away from their time attending game drives.

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appealing? There are some great opportunities for bird watching and the chance of seeing whales in the Orkney Islands, Scandinavia and Iceland.

If you would like to discuss possible options in destinations around the world call us on 01904 623444 or visit us at 88 Main Street, Fulford.

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REVIEW: Ate O’Clock A restaurant every York resident should be on first-name-basis with by now

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An evening at Ate O’Clock is the perfect cure for any of the depressingly-dim and overcast wintery nights to come. It starts from the moment you walk through the brightly-lit outer doorway and are immediately transported away from the cold and rain down an enchanting alleyway, adorned with fairy lights and quintessentially York lanterns (that wouldn’t be out of place indicating the start-point of one of our city’s many ghost tours). While our impression of Ate O’Clock may have been shaped by a particularly cold Tuesday evening — whatever the weather, the food and service make this restaurant an absolute must this winter.

The staff are warm and welcoming.

The interior decorations are bright and bold. The music is relaxing but not intrusive. It’s all set-up to make the restaurant floor a hotbed for comfort and conversation.

This was reflected by the resident restaurant-goers around me, while to my left there was a young couple on a date, to my right there were family meals-out and reunions between old friends.

Despite their different ages and circumstances, this cocktail of

diners were all brought there by a shared love for the delicious menu.

We wasted no time and got stuck straight into the main course. I opted for the pan-roasted sea bass.

It exceeded all the expectations I had — the fish was light but flavourful, such that after slicing through the crispy skin, it simply falls apart under your knife and melts immediately in your mouth.

The chefs’ decision to pair the sea bass with a spicy chilli and garlic risotto was another bold but justified choice, adding a necessary punch of flavour next to the delicacy of the sea bass.

We then finished off with a portion of velvety sticky toffee pudding and vanilla ice cream. A timeless dessert combination that warmed me up (almost) enough to head happily back out into the dark and cold evening.

When it comes to eating out in the next few weeks and months, Ate O’Clock is ideally located, enchantingly decorated, and is clearly a local favourite— my only advice is to make sure it’s on your list for this winter.

To browse the menu and book your table visit www.ateoclock.co.uk.

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Niederegger spiced chocolate almonds, £6 from ChocolatesDirect.co.uk Niederegger have opted to coat the almonds with a delicious Gianduja, alongside a rich blend of nostalgic spices that will immediately transport back to warm memories of past Christmases.

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15 AERIALS Aerial Services 49 ABC Aerials 49 Aerial Solutions 49 Aerius 49 Dale Comm Aerials Ltd 50 49 Lanes Aerials APPLIANCE REPAIRS Appliance Services 9 Aspire Repairs 49 Clyde Electrical - Eric Clyde 54 BATHROOMS & KITCHENS Dream Doors 26 H2O Bathrooms York 8 Howdens Joinery 3 9 Instyle Kitchens & Windows Kitchen Express 25 10 Kitchen Revive BEDROOMS The York Bed Co. Ltd 23 BLINDS Blind Image 23 Blinds & Curtains By Mark H 25 23 Blinds For Less Yorkshire 1 Blinds Valley Direct Factory Blinds 25 Hillarys 4 Inspired Blinds 23 BUILDING PLANS CA Architectural Services 8 I W Design & Building 4 BUILDING/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE APM Contracts (York) LTD 50 CP Building Services York 50 51 Justin Higginson 51 L. Walton Building 51 Paul Bell Plastering Brickwork Repair & Maintence 50 C&R Landscapes Ltd 51 GR Home Improvements 50 Ladderworks Property Maintenance 50 MB Builders (York) Ltd 50 Mill Build 50 Moores Property Maintenance 51 RJ Hall Property Maintenance 17 CARE & MOBILITY MV Mobility 37 Harrowells 11 Helping Hands Home Care 37 Joseph Rowntree Care Homes 64 Radfield Home Care 37 CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Abel Carpet Cleaning 51 Clifton Carpet Cleaning 51 CARPET FITTING Ewen Carpets Fitted 23 CARPETS/FLOORING Flooring For Less Yorkshire 23 15 Fully Furnished 9 Kings Carpets & Flooring

J Nash Carpets 18 JS Woodcraft 25 York Oak Flooring 62 CHIMNEY SWEEPS Paul Langley Chimney Sweep 51 CLEANING/IRONING ADream Clean 51 Hey Presto 51 MCS York 26 Resin Bound Surfaces Ltd 52 51 So Fresh So Clean CLUBS/GROUPS York Elim Pentecostal Church 48 COMPUTERS/WEB DESIGN Aldwark Computers 19 York PC Solutions 19 CURTAINS/SOFT FURNISHINGS Blinds & Curtains By Mark H 25 DAMP PROOFING GroutGleam 9 Yorkshire Damp Proof Svs 50 DECORATORS Alan Fawcett Painter 53 Barker Brown Decorating 51 51 C.K.W. Decorators Chapple Painting 51 Comprehensive Decorative Svs 53 Gary Roe Painter & Decorator 51 Jeff Wright 53 K Walton Painting 53 51 Mr & Mrs Painting Paul Masiak Decorators Ltd 51 51 Samantha Storr Painter SDS Decorator 51 DRAINS Drain Busters Yorkshire 25 EDUCATION/TUITION Huntington School 36 Joy Richardson Coaching 39 37 Tang Hall Primary School ELECTRICIANS MH Electrical 53 53 STN Electrical Active Electrical Solutions 54 54 Court Electrical Services 53 HC Engineering Jamie Heard 53 Judge Electrical Ltd 53 Keith Brown Electrical Svs 54 Martin Clancy 54 53 Michael Castle Electrician Nfinnerty Electrical Ltd 3 53 Phil Hodgson Electrical ENERGY SAVING Green Building Renewables 16 ENTERTAINMENT Thrumming Heart 4 ESTATE & LETTING AGENTS Ponderosa Caravan Park 25 FASCIAS/SOFFITS Plasti-Fit 54 Guttering Of York 54 Mark Leslie Roofline 54 FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Pen-Life Associates Ltd 19 FIREPLACES/MULTI FUEL STOVES Focus Fireplaces 14 Stonehouse Fireplaces 11 FOOD & DRINK Ate O`Clock 46, 47 Elmbank Hotel 47 Fowlers of York 46 Hotel Du Vin 46 Lord Mayor of York Charity 39 Middletons Hotel 47 47 The Indian Lounge The Indian Ocean 45 47 The Parvin The Wilberforce Trust 47 FOOT HEALTH Sarah Todd Foot Health 35 FUNERAL SERVICES Dales of Thirsk Ltd 8 39 JG Fielder & Sons GARAGE DOORS Clic Garage Doors (york) 8 First Garage Doors 54 Garolla Garage Doors 5 Hobman Garage Doors 54 54 Roller Door Uk GARDENING Country Gardens 31 33 J Farrow 33 Lewis Tree Surgery 32 LHF 33 Michael Readman White Rose Gardening Svs 32 Acaster Forge 28 32 Branch By Branch Tree Svs 28 Castle Tree & Landscape Circle Gardening Services 33 Future Landscapes 33 Ground Solution Services 31 Groundwork UK 33 33 HPL Tree Surgeons Huntcatchkill 32 33 On the Fence Resin Bound Surfaces Ltd 29 28 Sharps Sheds SSB Landscapes 32 TLT Paving & Landscapes 31 Tower Contractors Ltd 28 Waterdale Landscapes 31 York Garden Company 28 York Gardens 31 York Groundwork Solutions 33 Yorkshire Fencing 33 Yorkshire Garden Building Svs 33 GATES/RAILINGS PVC UK 30 GROUNDWORKS/ DEMOLITION Groundworks & Digger Hire 31 HANDYPEOPLE Can-Be-Asked 54 DIY Guy 54 RMB Building Maintenance 54 York Flatpack & Handyman 54

E Martin & Sons 56 Cheeky Grin 18 HEALTH & BEAUTY 56 Get Cycling 44 Ainsty Dental Practice 35 Fensome Plumbing 56 Herbert Todd 2 Beautycare 35 G E M Yorkshire Limited 55 Monkbar Model Shop 17 Clear & Hear 35 Gas Man Neil 5 34 Haxby Plumbing & Heating 56 Paul Dawson Coins Ltd Clifton Park Hospital 53 Vinyl Eddie 9 Earwax Away 35 HC Engineering 56 York Against Cancer 10 Northern College of Acupuncture 35 J Robinson Plumbing 57 SKIPS/WASTE REMOVAL The Orthotic Works 35 Joe Dallin John Hayton 57 Ebor Skip Hire 32 JOINERY 56 D Boswell 31 Duncan Littlechild Joinery 55 Kenson Gas Ltd 32 Lavelle Joinery 13 Plumbing & Heating by Jamie 57 Martins of York 56 SOLICITORS Lewis Joinery 55 RJB Plumbing 57 Corries Solicitors Ltd 7 Matt Hodgson Joinery 55 York Gas Engineering 13 Paul Meillam Joinery 55 Yorkshire Central Plumbing 56 Hethertons Solicitors TOP SOIL 4 SALE 55 POINTING Pro - Juvenate.UK Nick Stannard Property Top Soil 4 Sale 23 LANDSCAPING & Maintenance 50 TRAVEL/HOLIDAYS GROUNDWORKS Paul Wilson Airport Travel of York9 Mick Lambert Landscaping 50 PROPERTY SERVICES 45 C M Masonry 51 Savannah Travel LOCKS/SECURITY/ALARMS 64 York Cars Afford a Lock 55 Home Comforts Home 19 UPHOLSTERY Dr Locks Ltd 55 Improvements Classic Upholstery 9 GC Electronics 55 RECRUITMENT 63 WILL WRITING Keep Safe Window/Door Repairs 55 Apple Tree Care Home Ltd 62 Family Wills York 39 Laurel Bank Locksmiths 55 Driver Hire York 63 Age UK 37 Lockline Locksmiths 55 Gear4music Ltd 63 WINDOW/DOOR REPAIRS Towergate Locksmiths 55 Streamline Taxis All DG Repairs 63 REMOVALS/STORAGE LOFT INSULATION 6 57 Cloud9 Windows RJ Hall Property Maintenance 8 Friendly Solutions York 57 Darren Mark Gray Upvc Windows LLoyd Removals LOFT LADDERS 57 54 Yorkshire Loft Ladders 17 M.W.V. Van Services Kevin Lea UPVC Specialists 63 RENEWABLE ENERGY LOGS/FUEL 19 WINDOWS/DOORS/CONS Dalby Firewood 28 Peak Power Systems Ebor Solar Ltd 25 Eliments 12 MOTOR PARTS/SERVICES 24 64 Vision PVC Ltd Andy’s Autos 21 Next Gen Energy D.G.M.S Windows 17 20 ROOFING Barkers Garage 18 58 Glass Supplies York Birch Park Vehicle Test Centre20 Advanced Roofing 57 Kevin Lea UPVC Specialists 63 21 All Aspects Roofing HP Maintenance 1, 64 JR Property Maintenance 63 Secondary Glazing by D.G.M.S 23 Ivinson Autos Ltd 60 WORKTOPS/KITCHENS 21 Roofs Above Westmoor Cars 8 A D Mobile Mechanics 20 Swift Roofing Contractors 60 Dales of Thirsk Ltd 9, 57 Kitchen Makeovers (York) 22 21 Able Roofing (York) Auto Services 61 Chips Away 21 FJ Roofing 2 20 Future Roofs Fulford Auto Services 24 21 Haxby Roofline The MOT Man York Bodywork Repairs 20 Home Pro Solutions 63 OVEN CLEANING Yorkshire Oven Cleaning 51 JDL Roofing 59 MJS Roofing 26 N Malarkey 61 PEST CONTROL Pest tec 28 NLS Roofline 57 Southbank Pest Control 28 Phil Summerbell61 The Pest Company 32 Robert Emmett 60 We have work for S W Roofing 61 PET CARE experienced drivers.

Petstay 37 Safeway Roofing 61 PLASTERING Various jobs available in the York area. Full-time or part-time.

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