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October 2023

AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE

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A night of laughter, Cabaret, mystery, and glamour awaits at the York Barbican W H AT ' S I N S I D E

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Cover story This November, York Barbican is set to be overrun by cocktails and cabaret, as the UK’s biggest burlesque show returns. With world-class entertainers and stars of the stage and screen, prepare for the ultimate extravaganza of glitz and glamour!

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Fall into October Dear reader, The arrival of October, with it’s windier weather and darker evenings replacing the summer sun, should be cause for tragedy rather than celebration — but that’s never been the case at Your Local Link. We’ve been counting down the days until the leaves began to fall, because we understand that cooler weather also means comfy afternoons curled up under a warm blanket listening to a crackling fire, and trips to pumpkin patches in the run up to spooky season. We’ve got you covered for the exciting transition into

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autumn, turn to page 14 for directions to the perfect October stroll, then flick to page 26 for our cosiest candle guide of all time. If you’re already in the mood for something a little spookier, make sure you don’t miss out on Hallowsceam at York Maze, its one of the UK’s biggest scare parks— reserved for only the bravest among us! Even if the seasonal blues do arrive early, there’s plenty of great indoor events too, including some fantastic theatre, turn to pages 44 to read more. Until next month! The YLL Team

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FESTIVAL OF FILM Whether you’re into laugh-out-loud comedies, dramas, thrillers or animation, the York 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.

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They’re marking the landmark with some extra special changes — this year also included in the festival is a new Games and VR Lab, where you and your family can get right to the cutting-edge of new film technology. This month at Your Local Link we’re excited to announce we have a full family day pass to give away — it’ll give you full access to the event, including the photography and film poster exhibitions as well as a vast range of speakers, panel discussions and talks. All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is answer this question: How long has the Aesthetica Film Festival been running in York? A. 13 years B. 10 years C. 12 years Send your answer (along with your name, address, email address, and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Aesthetica Competition’ to the address on page six or competitions@yourlocallink.co.uk. The closing date is Friday the 13th of October 2023. Terms and conditions apply.

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AN EVENING TO REMEMBER This November, York Barbican is set to be overrun by cocktails and cabaret, as the UK’s biggest burlesque show returns. With world-class entertainers and stars of the stage and screen – including the legend that is Marilyn Monroe — prepare for the ultimate extravaganza of glitz and glamour! To make things even more exciting, we have two free tickets to the show

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STARSIGN OF THE MONTH

LIBRA 23 SEP - 22 OCT RD

STARSIGN OF THE MONTH: LIBRA 23RD SEPT - 22ND OCT

I think that you are slowly coming to the conclusion that it’s time to leave a few things behind. Not the good, just the bad and the ugly — as the month progresses you get a much clearer picture of which is which. No, you don’t throw the baby out with the bath water, but that water does need refreshing, and you’re the one with the bucket. You can’t please everyone so don’t waste your time trying.

SCORPIO 23 OCT - 21 NOV RD

I’d expect a rather lovely month, especially in family situations and affairs of the heart. Things seem to be falling nicely into place, you will not be unhappy at the response you get from other people when you put forward your thoughts and ideas. Anyone even remotely involved in

animal welfare will be delighted at the outcome of one particular problem. This will also be a good month for taking up new pastimes and hobbies.

SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV - 21 DEC ND

As my old Grandmother used to say — “if tha wants summat done proper, do it theesen.” In other words, you’re in the driving seat and it is you who must make the choices and decisions that matter — those which not only affect you, but those other people around you as well. This is not always an easy task, but it falls upon your shoulders now because there have been too many times in the past when you have evaded challenging issues. So, be brave. Lead and let’s see who follows.

CAPRICORN 22 DEC - 19 JAN ND

You may have to make one or two minor sacrifices this month – and I’m not talking about wine, cigarettes or chocolate… Rather it’s a case of changing your mind about some of your opinions

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AQUARIUS 2O JAN - 18 FEB TH

There will be some involvement with legalities and bureaucracy this month, which isn’t a problem as such, it’ll just take up too much of your time when you want to be concentrating on other things. Emotionally you may find yourself playing piggy-in-the-middle as you become involved with other peoples’ problems –good luck with that one! Travel aspects look interesting especially if long haul journeys are in the wind. They might even lead to overseas reunions.

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James Christie might just be a holiday in sunny Spain, it could just as easily be a journey of self-discovery. Either way, it looks like being an exciting and stimulating month in which your problems are seen as challenges to be overcome. Your victories and triumphs will be well defined. If there are any problems facing you, you are successful in navigating your way around them, so well done!

ARIES 21 MAR - 19 APR ST

Communications are the key issue for October, especially between parents and children, but also within relationships. Don’t keep your feelings locked up inside, rather tell people what’s going on in your head and let them respond accordingly. Practical communications are also important, so it’s time to write letters and make phone calls, look up old friends, and maybe heal a few old wounds. Unfair bills need to be challenged.

Looks like you might be undertaking an important journey, while this

TAURUS 20 APR - 20 MAY TH

There will be the culmination of a long-standing ambition which

GEMINI 21 MAY - 20 JUN ST

I think that whatever else might be happening in October, the conduct of an emotional relationship is probably of the greatest importance. So, gentlemen, time to be tough and strong and to lead by example, while female Gemini need to be on their guard against a man who is unwilling or unable to make compromises. I know this sounds like a contradiction, but Gemini girls are one thing while Gemini guys are another.

CANCER 21 JUN - 22 JUL ST

It’s no good having brilliant ideas if you haven’t got the time or the inclination for putting them into action and making them work. You may be great at talking the talk, but how good are you at walking the walk? October could be a bit of a leveller as you find the

answer to that particular question. On a more parochial level, a secret is revealed, a confidence breached, an old friend lost, and a new friend found.

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should bring great pride and satisfaction. There is an increase in energy levels, both physical and mental, and although it might be quite an expensive month in many ways, you should be getting more than your money’s worth. There’ll also be some moodiness in a close emotional relationship, not of your making, so not for you to sort out — you must not let this slight negative spoil the positives.

This looks like being a rather “cosy” month when you start to find more enjoyment out of the simple things in life. Certainly, all domestic issues are very much at the forefront of your thinking, and this could be a lovely month for cementing important new relationships. After some of the turbulence you have experienced in your history, this might take a bit of getting used to, but go with the flow of it, enjoy it, but do not take it for granted.

VIRGO

Smug? Self-satisfied? Very pleased with yourself? No, no, I’m not saying those things at all, but that IS the way you’re going to be feeling throughout the better part of the month, and probably with very good cause. Relationships are where you need them to be right now, you’re being productive and successful on the work scene, and you seem to be enjoying a greater degree of respect and popularity… So what could possibly go wrong?

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Starting from the city centre, this walk heads north-west, mainly using green corridors, to Skelton. It then heads for the river Ouse, following it all the way back to the start. If you haven’t got time for all four hours, the walk can be shortened by returning from Rawcliffe Park & Ride (see instructions at Direction Point 5). An even shorter option is to return to the city centre via the river from Clifton Green.

Is This Walk For Me?

The walk is long but otherwise undemanding, with much of it on hard surfaces. At times when the river is high, sections of the walk from Direction Point 6 will be impassable.

Getting There

Several bus routes stop near Exhibition Square while the nearest long stay carpark is Marygate. The walk could also begin from Rawcliffe Park and Ride which is accessible via the no. 2 bus.

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There are back routes a-plenty on the way to Rawcliffe as well as one of the city’s best parks — featuring a hidden lake.

Clifton, Skelton & The Ouse Time: 4 hours Distance: 9 miles

1. You’ll start off facing the art gallery — once

ignoring all pathways left until you reach an access road. Here, turn right and exit through the you’re opposite, take the passage to its’ right. carpark. Then turn left on the road for 250 metres Then cross the paved area to the until you see Malton Way on the right. left and walk through the edible garden. Follow 3. Go down this pleasant street and turn left Church the path towards the onto Rawcliffe Lane. Continue for about 600 ruins and join a path Skelton metres, passing a mini roundabout and two zebra that comes from crossings. Beyond the second zebra turn left the museum — towards Beaverdyke. 6 you should find 4. Continue until you reach a T-junction, at yourself going which you’ll turn right. Where the street down a slope. ends, go ahead to a gate. Then Ring Road Next turn right take the path left with the lake at the path and 7 to your right. At the lake end, exit the gardens, keep left, where you’ll find you’ll cross to Park & 5 metal barriers. Turn right Lake 8 Ride Marygate Lane. at the junction and pass Make sure to keep the over a wooden bridge Short carpark on your left and 4 Cut (signed Rawcliffe), go under a bridge. Then then follow the cross a road ahead that is path alongside the guarded by railings. Maintain playing field. Enter the same direction with the 3 a carpark but school buildings to your left River go left by until you reach a narrow path Ouse barriers 2 Park between railings. Follow this until into 9 Clifton you come across a grassy area in front of a large tree, at this point Short Cut fork right on an earth path, keeping START the gardens to your left. Then cross a 1 FINISH road and continue on a narrow path to e Fre Clifton Green. Exhibition

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6. Cross the road and turn left for

30 metres, then turn right down a narrow lane (signed ‘Overton’). Just after the road dips, take the cycle track left (signed ‘York 4’). Follow the track as it curves crossing a metal

bridge, you’ll reach the river on the right. At a house, turn left on the track away from the river.

7. Beyond the houses take the

signed cycle track right which curves back to the river. Continue to a kissing gate. About 40 metres beyond this at a grassy area, go right and walk over the floodgates —then curve left on the embankment. Continue along the embankment and go under the large road bridge.

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a grassy strip. Follow the path as it curves, keeping right at a divide to reach an ‘End of Route’ sign. Then turn left towards the main road.

8. Now keep on the riverside

path atop the embankment. After another kissing gate, continue alongside the river, which eventually curves sharp left, for about a mile to reach floodgates. Once you’re over these, take the tarmac path at the bottom of the bank. Continue through a wooded area until you reach Clifton Bridge.

9. Follow the riverside path under

the bridge with playing fields, then a grassy area, to the left. Continue under a railway bridge and through a stone arch to a metal (Lendal) bridge with the Museum Gardens left. At the bridge turn left up the cobbles. Pass the Museum Gardens entrance to reach the traffic lights. Finally turn left and you’ll return to Exhibition Square.

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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WINDOW TO THE WORLD OF FILM The Aesthetica Film Festival is perhaps our city’s most important cultural event of the year; it blends a glorious celebration of the British film industry, alongside some brilliantly insightful exhibitions and keynote speeches from world renowned creatives. Whether you’re a budding film-maker yourself, or just an all-out fan of the pictures — this BAFTA-Qualifying celebration should be top of your November priorities. For us York residents it’s the closest we’ll get to the lights off Hollywood as more than 400 films — laugh-outloud comedies, award-winning dramas, thrillers, animation and documentaries — will be specially screened in 15 iconic city locations from the 8th to 12th of November.

Back with a BANG Fares Micue, Wherever You Take Me, 2021 The Aesthetica Festival really is a window to the world — showcasing the kind of stories we'd never get to see at a local cinema, from all across the globe. The best way to make the most of it is with a Days Pass — it allows you to also experience award-winning masterclasses from industry leading experts, so you can properly experience film in its purest form. Get your tickets from www.asff. co.uk/yorkdays or in person at City Screen from 8 November, and don’t miss out on the York Days Discount through which you can save 50% on passes.

Not disheartened by the obstacles caused by pandemics, the cost of living crisis and a major reduction in funding for creative industries, the Bev Jones Musical Company (BJMC) is exploding back onto the York scene. See them in action later this month as they bring Guys and Dolls to the Joseph Rowntree Theatre — it runs from October the 18th until the 21st. The company was founded by Bev Jones, the former Head Chorister to her majesty Elizabeth II, up until he tragically passed away in 2016. Ever since, his wife Lesley has proudly taken on the mantle, often dipping into her own pocket to keep the lights on and the shows running. She managed to keep this up until 2020, when theatre closures caused by COVID-19 lockdown almost proved fatal to the BJMC. Without regular show-going audiences, maintaining business became impossible. This year

MAKING SPACE Local hero Abigail Gaines has transformed Rowntree Park into an oasis of female empowerment and community. This June she put together a special programme, Make Space for Girls in Rowntree Park, with regular sessions including exercise classes, dance, photography and theatre — to help girls see Rowntree Park as a safe place to make new friends and learn

new skills. She explains: “We believe that every girl deserves access to public spaces and the opportunities they offer. Our events aim to inspire girls, build supportive networks with other girls and women, and try to change the fact that girls’ use of parks drops as they get older.” Hearing from just one of the 250 girls involved demonstrates the

massive impact the programme is already having: “I think it’s so important that us girls should feel welcome in parks. I had stopped coming as I felt there was nothing for me, but I know there are events for me and I have as much right to be here as anyone else.” To read more about the impact of the changes at Rowntree Park head to www.rowntreepark.org. uk/make-space-for-girls.

however, Lesley has taken it upon herself to revive the company once more. She told us “After his [Bev Jones’] death in 2016, I was very keen to continue his work and company. I realise it is a big ask for our previous audiences to support us once again. But I recommend coming to see some of York’s finest performers in this slick, polished production” Get tickets for Guys and Dolls from www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk to help keep Lesley’s dream alive.

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SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS With October here it’s now the season of pumpkins, warm colours, falling leaves — and tragically slightly cooler temperatures. Alongside those lovely autumn walks we’ll be spending a little more time indoors as the days begin to shorten. A great way to make the most of the changing season and our changing habits, is by making advances in your professional career. Why not start off with a bang by bumping up your CV with an amazing new qualification or skill? Learning for Everyone It doesn’t matter whether you’re looking for a new pastime or building the tools to take on a new professional field, York Learning is the ideal starting place. You can enrol on a course to learn how to do anything from accounting to the crafting of your own felt cocktail hat. Visit www. yorklearning.org.uk for a full timetable of available courses. Access Higher Education Enrolment at York College as a “mature” student can have lifechanging benefits— in particular the Access to Higher Education courses, that span across various vocational disciplines and run over 32 weeks, can transport you directly into an exciting new career field. Read all about learning opportunities for mature students at www.yorkcollege.ac.uk.

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Bus services kept alive Three key bus services that were expected to be discontinued in the spring have been saved by York City Council. After securing £1 million worth of funding as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan, services 12, 13 (Saturday), and 412, which run through Acomb, Tockwith, Heworth

and Haxby, will continue until March 2025. Councillor Andy D’Agorne, the Executive Member for Transport said: "The council cannot fix the crisis, but we’ll be working hard to safeguard the bus network and help it weather the current storm.”

Young people’s fares kept below £1 In a city-wide trial that started in early September, anyone aged from 5 to 16 will pay no more than £1 for a single fare when travelling on any bus journey that starts and ends within the City of York boundary. For families travelling — every fullpaying adult can be accompanied by three children who will travel for free. The Deputy Leader for Economy and Transport at City of York Council explains: “at a time when family budgets are under immense pressure we are pleased to be able to offer this £1 or free ticket price.” Against a backdrop of national driver shortages and rising fuel costs, this show of dedication from the council should be a sign of real encouragement to residents — they are prepared to support the services that matter. For full details of the bus routes head to www.itravelyork.info.

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Sport Update October 2023: Three head coaches in as many weeks. By Staff Writer Sammi Minion As so often happens in our sport, what in pre-season felt like the beginning of an exciting new era — with the arrival of 17 new signings, now feels much closer to nightmare. Rather than injecting the team with enough squad depth to push on for promotion, the Minstermen are now winless in eight and staring down the barrel of relegation. In the last three weeks alone, I’ve had the pleasure of speaking to three different York City managers, none of whom have been able to hold down a positive result. First up was boyhood City fan and head coach since February, Micheal Morton. At the start of the summer, Morton made headlines for building up a strong relationship with Matt Uggla immediately after the takeover. Unfortunately it was the squad’s performance on the field that ultimately strained that relationship. I spoke with Morton on the 24th of August, when City were only four without a win. At that point he still was confident of a turnaround, encouraging patience from the fan base. “Obviously we didn’t ever suggest

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we’d be fighting for promotion this season, we’re looking to improve on last season and to achieve a strong top half finish […] I’m still confident we’ll have a successful season.” He wouldn’t be afforded the time to oversee the turnaround himself, after failing to beat either of Dorking or Rochdale over the bank holiday weekend, Morton was relieved of duty — to be replaced by his assistant, Tony McMahon on an interim basis. The intense calendar of National League football wasn’t waiting around for the Minstermen to regain their stability, as the Rochdale defeat was quickly followed up by a huge away fixture down in Ebbsfleet. Three days before kick-off, I had the opportunity to ask McMahon a couple of quick questions. Compared to Morton, his response was more focused and less ambitious — ‘To be honest I’m just targeting tomorrow.’ In the end McMahon’s spell in charge would last less than a week, a thumping 4-1 defeat suggested to the owners that a permanent appointment would be the only

path to PHOTO: NEAL ARDLEY stability. Late on the 6th teaching players of September the club did just how to play, because the way I’ve that — appointing number three, played across the last 3/4 years as the vastly experienced Neal has ended up with two play off Ardley signed a three year deal. If finals." there was one glimmer of hope to For regular updates as Ardley emerge from all the chaos— it was attempts to get York City back on the arrival of Ardley on three year track, head to www.yourlocallink. deal. co.uk. City looked much more confident on his managerial debut, a 2-2 draw at home to Boreham Wood, — as The Minstermen took the lead twice only to be pegged back. I managed to grab a quick word with Mr Ardley, on his own ambitions and targets for the season. ‘I don’t think, at the moment, the team is capable of getting in the playoffs. That’s where I’ll look and that’s where I’ll aim, but the realism of it is that I need to just try and get some structure in place — show the players how to pick up some points.’ “I’m confident in mine and my coaching staff’s coaching ability, I’m confident in my tactics on

Seeing the Minster-belles play under the lights at the LNER Community Stadium in front of more than 600 people this month, just a few weeks after the Lionesses ever-so-nearly brought football home, got us thinking about how we can help continue to foster the growth of the women’s game in York. If you or someone you know is involved in running a club and are looking to bolster your squad, reach out to sammi@yourlocallink.co.uk and we’ll try feature you in the November issue.

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Pick up today or delivery tomorrow WE HEAR FROM LOCAL EXPERT MATT TODD I’m in particularly good spirits this month, having just returned from a few days in Croatia. While the fresh fish in Dubrovnik was excellent, and the Adriatic coast beautiful, I was really there to attend the Euronics Conference. Euronics is the largest electronics buying group in Europe, and the one we’re a part of. I was lucky enough to experience two days of presentations, from manufacturers like Bosch, Beko, Electrolux, Haier and Sony. Their overriding message was one of hope for shops like ours — across Europe people are returning to small independent suppliers and moving away from buying online. I’m sure there are endless reasons as to why customers are looking to independent shops for help, but the key for me is the fact that we are best placed to offer honest and reliable

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Top Ten Tomatoes As YLL’s legendary horticultural expert, people often come to me with questions like ‘what is your favourite tomato?’ The usual reply is ‘it depends’ — a response that often elicits a quizzical look. But it does depend, while the questioner is usually thinking of flavour, to the seasoned gardener; taste isn’t everything. Of course, good flavour is key, there’s no point in growing a bland tomato, but there are other considerations. These include how easy a variety is to grow and whether it’ll produce a worthwhile amount of fruit. So, to finally put those questions to an end — this is my tomato ‘top ten.’ Before we get underway, I should point out all my tomatoes are grown under cover in greenhouses and polytunnels, so this is a top ten for covered tomatoes — if I was cultivating outside then my top ten would be different. The plants start early and are cropped over a long season, some are planted in pots — often in a homemade compost mix, and some are grown in soil. None are ever cultivated in growbags. Something else to bear in mind is that I have lots of plants! All of this influences the selection. So here is my current top ten, based on the tricky tomato growing conditions of 2023. Favourites shift over time as new varieties are trialled and past stalwarts perform poorly.

So, here’s the top ten, counting down from the bottom: 10: Modus, a small red cherry plum. It offers a good to moderate flavour but is mainly in the list because it’s a strong grower, has good disease resistance, crops heavily and ripens quickly. 9: Buffalosun, the only beefsteak variety included. It can be an absolute whopper and the flavour is good if it’s warm. It grows taller in comparison to many beefsteaks but like most of its’ beefy cousins, it doesn’t give many fruits. 8 Crokini, a small, red and round cherry. It has a good, sweetish flavour and is very prolific — providing 20 or more fruit to each truss. 7: Bottondoro, a slightly elongated orange cherry. Another strong grower, this tomato is far less likely to split compared to Sungold. Its only vice is a tendency to blossom end rot (black bottomed fruit). 6: Shirley, a standard sized red tomato. It offers good to moderate flavour but makes the chart due to its consistent reliability over many years. 5: Golden Crown, a largish yellow cherry that provides a very good flavour, but the plants can be unreliable. Some make for strong growers while others are weak and straggly. 4: Sakura, a good-sized red cherry.

I now grow this in preference to Gardener’s Delight. It’s nearly as good in flavour but is a much more prolific fruiter and is far less prone to problems. 3: Sungold, an orange cherry. My top choice for flavour and would head the chart if it was easier to grow. Its most annoying vice is a tendency to split later in the season. 2: Sparta, a large standard red tomato. Good flavour, prolific cropper and very reliable and disease resistant. 1: Mountain Magic, a smallish standard red fruit. While MM is a relatively new variety, ever since I first had the chance to grow the tomato it’s been my chart topper. The flavour, especially in a warm summer, is excellent and the plants are disease resistant. The only drawback is that you can’t get enough of it — the seed is quite hard to obtain, probably because it’s rapidly become popular. Remember, this top ten is very much a personal choice. There’s no shortage of websites offering different selections. If you grow

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OCTOBER // 4TH-27TH OCT YORK CONCERTS, University

of York, either 7 or 7:30pm. York Concerts have an incredible range of events this October. Starting on the 4th as I Fagiolini and the English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble join forces for Monteverdi’s 1610 Vespers. Next is electronic musician Scanner on the 13th, followed by Northumbrian small pipe band Kathryn Tickell and the Darkening on the 18th. To round out the month there’s experimental band Mopcut on the 27th, and the Shepherd Group Brass Band on the 28th. Head to www.yorkconcerts.co.uk for ticket information. // FROM 5TH OCT

ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS TIME, Eastfield Garden Centre, Bridlington YO16 4DB. 4pm until late. Visit a land of legendary stories told at bedtime and meet Santa and his reindeers during Eastfield’s festive Christams display. It’s their biggest yet, starring the DJ Woofer and Friends music show. Call up 01262 676 285 to find out more information. // 7TH OCT

EXHIBITION AND ART SALE,

10am–4pm, Wigginton Recreation

Hall, Wigginton. Come and browse a beautiful collection of art created by the talented members of the Haxby and Wigginton Art Group. This is their annual exhibition and art sale where you can meet the artists, purchase and/or browse artwork. There is a £1 entrance fee which includes refreshments. All are welcome to come along. // 6TH OCT STEVE CASSIDY BAND, Haxby

sports and Social Club, 8pm. Join the Steve Cassidy Band for a wonderful mix of country, ballads and rock music. Head to www.stevecassidy. co.uk/ for all the details. // 6TH OCT

HANNAH SNELL THE FEMALE SOLDIER, York Army Museum, 3

Tower St. Watch as Georgina Lock’s incredible solo show brings to life the incredible story of the 1700s soldier who disguised her self. Head to www. yorkarmymuseum.co.uk for more details.

// 7TH-8TH OCT YORK UNLOCKED, Various

locations. Whether you’re a history buff or are just looking for a fun family day out, there is something for everyone to find interesting. It provides visitors with free access to around 70 buildings across York;

many aren’t normally open to the public. Visit www.york-unlocked.org. uk for more information. // 13TH OCT-4TH NOV HALLOWSCREAM, York Maze,

Elvington, YO19 5LT. Each night opens at 6:30pm with last entry at 9pm. Hallowscream at York Maze is a terrifyingly entertaining night of fear and fun with 5 separate live-action haunted house attractions and over 100 actors. It’s also the deserving winner of Best UK Scream Park. Head to www.yorkmazehallowscream. co.uk to get your tickets. // 14TH OCT

DVOŘÁK, MENDELSSOHN AND ELGAR, York Guildhall Orchestra,

York Barbican, Paragon Street,, 7:30pm. Violin soloist David Greed returns to the orchestra to bring the ever-popular violin concerto of Mendelssohn to life, this will be accompanied by concert greats from Dvořák and Elgar. Tickets start at £18.50. // 14TH OCT

LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB, York Barbican, Paragon

Street. 8pm. Each show includes comedians from television shows such as BBC2's Mock The Week, Channel 4's 8 Out of 10 Cats, BBC1's Michael McIntyre's Comedy

Roadshow, Have I Got News For You, and Paramount's Live at The Comedy Store and many more. Tickets are given out on a first come, first serve basis. Head to www. yorkbarbican.co.uk for more info. // 18TH OCT

YORK ARMY MUSEUM VOLUNTEERING FAIR, 3 Tower

Street, York. 10am-4pm. Drop in to find out about all of the museum’s volunteering opportunities and how you can fit in. Enquire at volunteering@yorkarmymuseum. co.uk for more information. // 20TH-21ST & 27TH-28TH OCT YORKTOBERFEST, Clocktower Enclosure, York Racecourse. York's very own Oktoberfest returns with plenty of laughs, live entertainment and lederhosen! Fill your stein, grab a tasty bite and enjoy thigh slapping music and plenty of laughs from drag artist Velma Celli. Tickets from £20. For more information on tickets and timings, please visit www. yorktoberfest.co.uk. // 21ST OCT ROTARY CLUB OF YORK CHARITY CONCERT, St Peter’s School,

Bootham. 7pm. Hosted by BBC York presenter Ellie Fiorentini, join the Steve Cassidy band and Heather Findlay for a fantastic evening of entertainment. Tickets are £17.50 and include a drink of your choice while all proceeds go to St Leonard's Hospice and other charities supported by the Rotary Club of York. Tickets are available from www.yorkrotary.co.uk

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Saint's Church, North Street, York. 7pm. This special production brings York’s past to life, as Punch finds wakes up, dazed and confused, in different periods of history, while the city shape-shifts around him. The profits from ticket sales will go towards the restoration of the church's medieval stainedglass windows. Head to www. yorktheatreroyal.co.uk/show/ punch-porteous-lost-in-time for more information.

// 4TH NOV YORK RECORD FAIR, Knavesmire

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The Barbican, Paragon St, 7:30pm. A brilliant show of experimental theatre led by Adam, an actorturned-paranormal investigator, who reveals the chilling supernatural secrets hidden in the shadows. You’ll leave at the end of the night having forgotten everything you thought you knew about ghosts… Head to www. barbican.org.uk for tickets.

// 28TH OCT MAKERS MARKET, Knavesmire

Exhibition Centre, York Racecourse. Come along and peruse a large collection of stalls from makers & stores from all over the Yorkshire area and beyond. Food & drink will be available and there is free customer parking. Entry is £2 adults while children under-12 go free. Head to www.infinityeventsuk. co.uk for more information.

Stand, York Racecourse. 10am-5pm. With entry only £2 and free for kids under-16, this fair is a great chance to update your vinyl and record collection. There’s also free parking on site, call up 07896713988 or email info@yorkrecordfair.com for more details.

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.

// 4TH, 5TH & 11TH NOV THE WAR TO END ALL WARS,

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York Army Museum, 3 Tower St. This insightful animated depiction of the first world war is set to the music of Sabaton and is only available to watch on these three exclusive dates. Head to www. yorkarmymuseum.co.uk for tickets.

// 8TH-12TH NOV AESTHETICA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, 15 locations

across York. 10am-late. Whether you’re into laugh-out-loud comedies, dramas, thrillers or animation, the York 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.

// EVERY OTHER TUESDAY HEWORTH RETIRED MEN’S GROUP, Heworth Without

Community Centre, 10-11.30am. This friendly social group meets fortnightly on Tuesdays. Anyone can join, whether or not you live in Heworth! A brilliant chance to make new friends, and experience talks from excellent speakers on a wide range of topics, along with refreshments. For more information, please contact Allen Humphries at 07517661872.

// EVERY WED IN HARMONY LADIES CHOIR,

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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.

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

// EVERY WED - SUN SHADOWS OF YORK GHOST WALK, Meet outside the front of St

Paragon Street, YO10 4AH, 2pm. Early shout-out for this Christmas’s

Michael Le Belfrey Church, located between the Minster and Guy

Fawkes Inn, to step back into the past and hear all the ghostly tales of York's not so nice history. Tours are at 6:30pm with an additional 8:15pm tour on Saturdays. Visit www.shadowsofyork.co.uk for details. // EVERY THURS YORK CAMERA CLUB,

Dringhouses/online 7:30-9pm. Anyone with a genuine enthusiasm for taking photos are welcome to sign up, whether you’re a beginner or a professional. The meetings are a supportive environment for photographers to meet, collaborate and learn from each other, often consisting of a mixture of exhibitions and photographic talks from established professional photographers. Contact secretary@yorkcameraclub.co.uk if you’re interested.

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YORK MILITARY WIVES CHOIR, Strensall. 7-9pm. 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 Beverly and Lincoln. They’re currently on the hunt for new members so contact york@ militarywiveschoirs.org to enquire.

// EVERY FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH STRICTLY FUN BARN DANCING!, Acomb Methodist Church Hall, 2.15pm-4.30pm. For an afternoon of barn/ceilidh-style social dancing. Admission is £3. For more information call Phil on 01904 783029.

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METAMORPHOSIS

Up until this moment Gregor had woken up every day, quietly left to take the same train, and worked to pay off the family debt. Without anyone really noticing him. However one morning he awakes to find himself changed.To those around him he is dangerous, untouchable vermin. Worse than that, he is a burden. This retelling perfectly captures Franz Kafka’s story of kindness and cruelty, as Gregor’s life is transformed from mundane boredom into abject horror…

Michael Frayn’s West End hit show arrives in York! Noises Off follows the on and offstage antics of a touring theatre company as they stumble their way through the fictional farce, “Nothing On.” From the shambolic final rehearsals before opening night in Westonsuper-Mare, to a disastrous matinee in Ashton-under-Lyne seen entirely, and hilariously silently, from backstage, before we share their final, brilliantly catastrophic performance in Stockton-on-Tees.

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This award-winning production brings Julia Donaldson’s heartwarming novel to life, with enchanting set pieces and live music. What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree?

Oscar-winning writer and Yorkshire’s own Simon Beaufoy is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his film, adapting it for modern audiences into a brilliant play. His brand-new production is a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, laughs and heartbreak as we follow four Sheffield lads, taking on unfortunate circumstances to earn a fortune against all odds — will they be willing to go the full monty?

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Legendary American comedian Mel Brooks brings his hilarious take on the terrifying tale. It follows the grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Dr. Frederick Frankenstein after he inherits a castle in Transylvania. Will he be capable of fulfilling his grandfather’s legacy and bringing a corpse back to life? Brooks has brilliantly transformed the gothic story into a hilarious musical comedy, with Transylvanian sing-along hits such as ‘The Transylvania Mania’ and ‘There is nothing like a brain’ — all in time for Halloween 2023.

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To book, call 01904 501935 or visit josephrowntreetheatre. co.uk. // 18TH-22ND OCT GUYS AND DOLLS

The legendary musical’s latest adaptation arrives in York, from the award-winning Bev Jones Theatre Company. Experience the heart-wrenching love story of Sky Masterson, a high-rolling gambler who accidentally encounters destiny on his way to winning a bet. Love and hilarity inevitably unfold along the way.

// 28TH NOV - 2ND DEC 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 Menkin 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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REVIEW Afternoon Sea at Pearly Cow When it comes to a treat on a Saturday lunchtime or afternoon, us York residents are all more than used to enjoying a traditional Afternoon tea, the scones, finger sandwiches and cakes never go out of style and have been a part of our habits for over a century. That being said, even the pastimes we love the most shouldn’t be immune from innovations and refreshing adaptations. Pearly Cow in Bootham have done exactly that. This year they’ve been taking York’s food scene by storm with their Afternoon Sea, a savoury tiered seafood spectacular. It celebrates local food in a new and exciting manner — by showcasing the best seafood produce from Yorkshire’s legendary 90 miles of coastline, alongside some crab imports from Scotland. It’s the ideal setting for those of us without the sweet tooth necessary to enjoy a full offering of cake and scones.

Even though Pearly Cow only opened earlier this year, it already feels part of the furniture in this historic city. A large part of that success is due to the idyllic restaurant building itself — they’ve nestled in a Grade II listed regency townhouse that is (to our shock!) only a ten minute walk from the Minster. Upon arrival we were greeted with a warm and friendly welcome from their wonderful staff. As we’re led through to our cosy corner table we couldn’t help but be taken aback by the masterfully decorated room. It’s busy but tranquil, light and airy, with high ceilings and art-covered walls — their elegant cabinetry and pearlthemed lighting perfectly put us in the mood for a stylish afternoon. As we opted for the Bottomless Afternoon Sea, in no time at all the waiter comes over to fill our glasses with a delicious chilled Quatre Vin rosé, whilst also offering

us some still or sparkling water. The attentiveness of the staff genuinely changed our understanding of a bottomless meal. Rather than bringing over more drinks upon our request, they never let our glasses run dry — topping them up before you had time to finish your first glass. The first course soon arrives; a prawn cocktail with a cucumber and tomato salsa and six large oysters to share, served on ice in a giant clam shell with red wine pickled shallots. We also accepted the optional extra of tabasco sauce to accompany (of which you only need a little). The combination of the lemon juice, pickled shallots and tabasco was nothing short of delicious. Then onto the main event, presented on a three-tier stand, we were served mussels, crab and avocado on charred sourdough, scallops baked with gruyere cheese and smoked salmon scones with

horseradish creme fraiche. My favourite however, had to be the mussels. These were the largest and freshest mussels I’ve ever tasted and the mariniere sauce was mouthwateringly luscious. Definitely a game changer! Throughout the seafood feast the staff continued to refill our rosé which accompanied the flavours brilliantly. We very much enjoyed our relaxing and chic afternoon in the city of York, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that this Afternoon Sea blew us out of the water! We will definitely be returning as soon as we can. Pearly Cow is part of No.1 by GuestHouse, York and so on the same site there’s also a spa, next time we might make a full day of it and upgrade to a spa treatment! To find out more information about the Afternoon Sea menu head to www.pearlycow.co.uk/pearly-cowyork/ or call them up on 01904 946299 to book your seat.

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