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GeneralElla’s column ......................................................... 28No Aprils fool - odd gadgets that really exist ........ 34Top 5 money saving apps...................................... 42Is your head banging ............................................ 46Top Tips from a Dental Professional ..................... 49Books: We are family ............................................ 50

AnimalsCommon things are common ............................... 40

Business FeaturesTime for a change ................................................... 8Are you prepared? ................................................ 25Vintage flavours .................................................... 26The Farmers Cart .................................................. 29Kitchen and bedroom designs to suit you ............ 32Why do I need a structural engineer .................... 37Knitting for the summer ....................................... 44

Community1950s Vintage Coffee Bar ..................................... 38We love films - and All That Jazz ........................... 48Events ................................................................... 52Local Groups ......................................................... 58

Food & DrinkSpiced rack of lamb .............................................. 30

Homes & GardensGrow your own veg .............................................. 21

MotoringPorsche Cayenne GTS ........................................... 18

PuzzlesPuzzle pages ......................................................... 56Competition .......................................................... 35

Please note that while the publisher takes care to be accurate no liability will be accepted under any circumstances should any of the contents of this magazine be incorrect. The Handy Mag does not endorse any advertising material included within this publication. The views expressed in the articles are not necessarily those of the publisher. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is strictly prohibited.

Publisher: Moonriver Publishing LtdEditor: Marianne LongTel: 01653 658776Email: [email protected]: Nicky Whalen ([email protected])This month’s features

Welcome to the April edition.As we head towards the

spring and summer months, we can look forward to summer fetes, willow on bat, strawberries, scarecrow festivals, walks in the

countryside with pub lunches, the sound of mowers...and for my other half, that perfect green striped lawn! Our lawn has never really been up to standard as it seems to be a bog most of the year round, but I’m reliably informed that all the scarifying, reseeding, fertilising, nurturing and, let’s face it, fussing, in the spring will make all the difference. If you are so disposed, our fantastic local garden centres are great places for advice and ideas!

Our local events pages are groaning under the weight of so many local activities this month. Yet there’s always room for more! Please keep the local events coming in. Listings are completely

free for small local groups and charities. We also list all events, along with some extras, on our website.

The school holidays this year in our house will bring revision and more revision. I’d forgotten what doing summer exams is like. Oh the joys of waking up on the morning of the exam and just not knowing what you will be asked and thinking that you don’t know any of it! I think I’m feeling more nervous than my children - but this probably isn’t true! Good luck to anyone doing exams next term. As my parents always said to us (whether we believed them or not!) you can only do your best and no more.

Well done to Mrs Thorpe of Huntington for winning the February competition.

Until next month…Marianne

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LadybirdsThe larvae and the adults both consume huge numbers of aphids.

LacewingsThe young or larvae are bril-liant predators, eating mainly aphids, but also eating other pests such as thrips and eggs of moths.

HoverfliesThe soft-bodied yellowy grey larvae are great aphid eaters, a single one eating up to fifty in a day, nearing 1,000 in its lifetime.

Ground beetlesOften seen scuttling off at speed when you move pots, low-growing plants or loose slabs, they are mostly black and often shiny and are brilliant predators of many pests includ-ing slugs, vineweevils and some insect eggs.

Solitary wasps

Some feed their larvae on aphids, weevils and other insects. Some of these may al-ready be in your garden, but by growing some suitable plants you can really build up their numbers. On the whole the simple, non-double varieties are the most insect friendly, so try some of these:

PhaceliaA hardy annual with bluish perfumed flowers, perfect for direct sowing.

Limnanthes douglasii (the poached egg plant)This yellow and white flow-ered hardy annual is loved by hoverflies.

Eschscholzia (the Californian poppy)This pretty yellow, orange and cream flowered plant can be di-rect sown and thrives in sunny well-drained sites.

Iberis (candytufts)One of the easiest hardy an-nuals, it has readily available pollen and nectar, perfect for many beneficial insects.The rewards are plentiful - a regular supply of superbly tasty vegetables, picked when rip-ened to perfection (not just to make them last longer on the supermarket shelf ), gathered as and when you need them and in the quantities you need (cutting down on wastage) plus you can choose the varieties you find tastiest.



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(and mouths!) and, as word spreads, visitors are dropping in from further and further a� eld to sample Nikki’s homemade baking and carefully sourced wares.

The tearoom and shop o� er a wide selection of freshly made light-bites, with cupcakes and sweet treats baked freshly in the kitchen, to follow. Nikki is keen to support local businesses and the variety of freshly baked breads including cob, twists and fruit loaves sold in the shop and used in the tearoom, come from a local baker, whilst a specialist artisan baker provides breads baked with unusual and di� erent � avours which are well worth a try. Fillings for the sandwiches come from the local � shmonger, butcher and other suppliers.

Tasty co� ees and traditional teas, including a particularly nice rhubarb and cream � avour have been carefully sourced for their � ne quality and by customer

demand are now available to buy in the shop, along with a vintage style tea caddy.

With over 20 years experience in cake decorating, Nikki can cater for any occasion, producing celebration cakes in designs to suit your preferences and personality. She can create signature cakes for christenings, birthdays, engagements, retirements and any other excuse you need to enjoy a beautiful cake! Most recently Nikki was commissioned to design the cake for the Consecration of the Su� ragan Bishop of Beverley, The Reverend Canon Glyn Webster, held in York Minster. Call into Cakes d’Licious to see the current display, and have a chat with Nikki about what you’d like. Or you can follow Cakes d’Licious’ Facebook page to keep up with latest designs.

There is a warm, friendly atmosphere to enjoy at Cakes d’Licious, not least because it’s a truly family business – three generations of Nikki’s family appear behind the counter at various times, including her parents (full-time employees!), her husband, both sisters, nephews, sons and sons’ girlfriends.

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C akes d’Licious Tea Room is the culmination of many years of planning, hoping and dreaming.

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Going to a catholic school, Lent can be a pretty big deal with the people around me. Now I haven’t taken part properly since my mum once per-suaded me to give up fizzy drinks, it didn’t last very long. However a friend of mine had a different idea this year, she’s given up eating meat for lent.

The majority of vegetarians I know have chosen to do so because of emotional reasons, they don’t like the idea of killing innocent animals, which is most would agree is fair enough although incon-venient at dinner parties. For me, growing up very close to the reality of the meat industry, from bot-tle feeding lambs that have later fed me, means I’m slightly more desensitised to the emotive aspect of eating animals.

There are of course some who simply don’t like the taste of meat, which is not hard to believe if they’ve never tried a bacon sarnie, and those who think it’s truly much healthier to be veggie than carnivorous, a controversial view, but not without its evidence.

But upon closer inspection, there might be a different, very valid reason for giving up meat. The environmental impact.

According to the UN in 2006, the meat produc-tion industry produces more CO2 per year than the entirety of the transport sector. That includes cars, trains, planes, ferries, the whole works. This figure takes into account the energy used when raising animals, feeding animals and growing their food, butchering them, transporting meat, keeping it cool, cooking them, thinking about it you could add even more, the knock-on effect of clearing for-ests for grazing, packaging meat, the energy that goes into making the steel for a cow shelter… but that would be maybe taking it too far. The point is, due to the insane rise in the consumption of meat over the last few centuries, and the response in the form of unsustainable intensive agriculture which causes a serious drain on resources like fossil fuels, water and land, it is now a serious player in the global warming game, one which doesn’t seem to get mentioned much at all.

The possibility of stopping everyone eating meat forever is ludicrous, but perhaps persuading people to eat less meat on a weekly basis could be slightly more achievable, and make a little bit of difference to the world. My friend might have the right idea, in giving it up for a short while, even if just for the challenge. So I’m giving it a go, just for one week, to see if I can. I’ll have an update next month!

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Ingredients:• 1 tbsp harissa paste (see Tip)• 2 trimmed racks of lamb, each

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toasted• 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds

Tip:Harissa paste is a fiery hot North African blend of red chilli peppers and spices – just a little goes a long way so use sparingly. You’ll find it in small jars near the dried herb and spice sections in most large supermarkets.

Preheat the oven to 200C, 400F, Gas 6. Spread the harissa paste over the lamb racks. Place the racks in an oiled roasting tin and add the onion wedges.

Roast in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes depending on how pink you like your lamb. Remove from the oven. Cover with foil and leave to rest for 10 minutes – the lamb will be juicier and easier to carve.

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Carve the lamb racks into individual cutlets and serve immediately with the fragrant rice and roast onion wedges.



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Their extensive contacts throughout the industry mean they can source just about any kitchen you may have seen and enables them to o� er one of the widest choices of styles and designs in Yorkshire.

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three kitchens a week, plus bedrooms and bathrooms.

Their extensive contacts throughout the industry mean they can source just about any kitchen you may have seen and enables them to o� er one of the widest choices of styles and designs in Yorkshire.

Gary said: “Some showrooms are a bit more limited because they are tied into one manufacturer – but we deal

with around 20. We have more than 200 di� erent kitchen styles available to our customers.

“Not only can we � nd just about any kitchen you might have seen, it will cost a lot less than you expected, too.”

The experienced and skilled team make the design, planning and installation of a new kitchen a completely stress-free experience.

After a visit to their well-established showroom in Haxby, Instyle’s experts organise the entire project from start to � nish.

The process begins with a visit from Instyle’s designer Paul Streicher, who will listen to the customer and add lots of creative ideas to plan a kitchen that � ts perfectly with their ideas, personality and home. A CAD (computer-aided design) will be produced, helping the customer visualise the end result.

Gary then surveys the customer’s home, and project manages the work himself at no extra cost – bringing in and overseeing his own trusted team of electricians, plasterers, plumbers and tilers.

Around 90% of kitchens are completed within a week – granite work surfaces or extensive re� ts are the only exceptions.

Although a new kitchen is a big investment, Instyle consistently beats its competitors on price – customers often ring up to double check Gary and his team haven’t made a mistake on the quote.

But if money is tight, an Instyle facelift can freshen up a tired-out kitchen for an excellent price.

Gary said: “New cupboard doors, worktops and � ooring can give the feel of a new kitchen for a fraction of the cost. We are completely � exible; even if someone just wants a new sink, we’ll work with them to give them what they want.

“We’ve found we don’t need to use any pressurising sales tactics, we just make sure we provide exactly what the customer wants, for extremely competitive prices.”For no-nonsense know-how, designs to suit you and a smooth installation process, contact Instyle Kitchens & Bedrooms on 01904 764383.

The people who are best quali� ed to speak for the bene� ts of Instyle

Kitchens and Bedrooms are its customers.

In fact, owner Gary Langley says more than 80 per cent of his customers come through referrals from their family, friends and neighbours.

For example, James and Heather, from Wiggington, write: “You made the experience stress-free and were a great help

from designing the kitchen right up until it was installed. Your team of installers were � rst rate and I couldn’t fault them one bit... The end result is exactly what we wanted and more. The quality of the kitchen is excellent and I would not hesitate to recommend you

to anyone.”Gary said: “Often, someone

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A kitchen is a long-term investment – but Instyle has received repeat business from some customers.

Gary added: “One lady had her second kitchen from us, because she moved house and wanted exactly the same kitchen as she’d had before. The kitchen in her new house was � ne, it was only ten years old, but she said she couldn’t do with less than we’d � tted for her before.”

After 22 years of trading, Instyle Kitchens & Bedrooms has grown from a one-man band � tting one kitchen a month, to a six-strong team designing and installing

“Not only can we � nd just about any kitchen you might have seen, it will

cost a lot less than you expected too.”


Established 22 yearsDelivering service, choice and valueThe Instyle Team

& Bedroomdesigns to suit you

& Bedroom& Bedroom& BedroomKitchen


WE PAY YOUR VAT

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Every year, technology firms join in the April Fools fun - so for example in recent years Google announced self-driving racing cars, Toshiba pretended to make a 3D monocle and video site Animoto offered bark recognition for dogs. Not all odd-sounding technology items are fakes, though: there are some truly strange items and accessories out there.Some of the oddest items are related to smartphones and tablets, such as the iStuck mobile phone stand (£3) that looks like chewed bub-blegum, the Knuckles iPhone case - designed to look like a knuckle duster - and the just-announced iPotty (£39), a child’s potty with a built-in iPad stand. The idea, apparently, is that letting children use iPads while on the potty will make toilet training a fun game.

Other gadgets are more sen-sible, but rather odd looking - such as the iPhone SLR mount, which enables you to attach enormous SLR camera lenses to your phone. It might look like a novelty item, but the price says otherwise: at the current US exchange rate, it’s £156 plus

shipping and tax, and of course that doesn’t include the lenses. The mount is available for both Nikon and Canon lenses and promises to bring SLR effects such as variable depth of field to “the camera you carry with you every day”.

Another odd-looking but fairly sensible gadget is the Hand-spresso Auto ESE, a portable espresso coffee maker designed for in-car use. It uses the Easy Serving Espresso pods you might have seen for ordinary domestic coffee makers, and it’s particularly handy for road warriors who’d rather not pay inflated prices for motorway service station coffees. At around £130 it isn’t cheap, but if you use it regularly it’ll soon pay for itself.

You can buy odd things for your house too, and if you’re a musician or a fan of rock music you’ll appreciate the Marshall Fridge. From the outside it looks like the iconic Marshall amplifier stack, and it even uses authentic Marshall parts including the famous logo, fret cloth and brass-finished faceplate with knobs that go up to eleven, but inside it’s - yes! - a fridge. The manufacturer says it’s “the ultimate combination of rock and refrigeration”. Yours for £405.

Have you ever wished your fork

could nag you about your eat-ing? Good news if you have: the Hapifork (around £70) may look like an ordinary fork, but it’s stuffed with sensors that moni-tor how quickly you’re eating. It measures the number of times you put the fork in your mouth, the time between each serving and the total time you’ve spent eating, and vibrates and flashes if you’re eating too quickly. The data is then sent to your smart-phone. For now the line-up doesn’t extend to other cutlery, but manufacturer HAPIlabs says a spoon is in development.

The HAPIfork was one of several odd gadgets shown at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, but it wasn’t the oddest: we saw GPS-ena-bled gadgets such as the Trak-Dot luggage locator (around £30 plus a £10 annual subscrip-tion), Nano Nails, which turn long fingernails into styluses for touchscreens (price tbc); the iMusic BodyRhythm, a music-powered massager that makes you look like you’re wearing a toilet seat around your neck (currently accepting pre-orders for $69, around £44), and the thoroughly odd Minime, which can create a phone case or a cuddly toy that includes a 3D rendering of your child’s face (or anybody else’s face). Expect to see Minime kiosks in shopping malls later this year.

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Any building project re-quires a vast amount of knowledge to complete

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Maltech, owned by Alan Mitch-ell, has been in business for 12 years providing essential support on projects big and small in the North Yorkshire area and further afield.

Whether the project is a domes-tic or large industrial or commer-cial scheme, the role of a structural engineer is critical not only in the building design but also in con-struction and repairs, extensions, conversions, ground investiga-tions, surveys and inspections.

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On Wednesday 22 May 2013, something rather special will be happening in Parliament Street York and we really hope that you will be able to visit at some point during the day.

This year for Dementia Awareness Week, Alzheimer’s Society are creating a pop up 1950s Coffee Bar for a day to remember. As well as tea, coffee and cakes, guests will be able to enjoy a range of vintage musicians, vintage cars and bikes, and street entertainment reflective of the era.

So while we turn back time to the 1950s why not come with us by joining us in our specially created 1950s Coffee Bar on Parliament Street.

We will also have people from Alzheimer’s Society Support Services

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It’s our big opportunity to raise awareness and understanding of dementia and to get people to ‘remember the person’ behind the dementia.

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This young man goes by the name of Fergus, at less than a year old he had his

whole life ahead of him but at the moment he’s rather down on his luck…Hopefully there’s someone out there in Handy Mag Land that can help this handsome cat hit a lucky streak!

Fergus was born last year to a stray cat & largely left to his own devices for a while, enjoying the countryside with his brother and sister. Eventually he made his way into York Cats Protection Adoption Centre where he cur-rently still resides whilst waiting for a permanent and loving new home.

Fergus is wary with people when he first meets them, and he doesn’t help his cause by hissing and growling at folk when they try and say hello to him. Luckily we have discov-ered that all this bad language is nothing more than a big show. Fergus has never been aggressive, if you ignore his grumbling and start to give him

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you fancy a cute cat with lots of potential please contact us.

York Cats Protection Adoption Centre at 582 Huntington Road is open every day from 11am -3pm. If you would like to adopt Fergus or any of our cats please contact us on 01904 760356 or email [email protected]. All our cats have been vet checked, mi-crochipped, started on a course of vaccinations, been neutered (if old enough), have been treated for fleas and worms and also come with 4 weeks free pet insurance. Visit www.york.cats.org.uk to see cats in our care | facebook.com/catsprotection| @catsprotection

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There are few conditions more likely to lead a horse owner to be ostracized and shunned by others than a skin condi-tion in their beloved companion, (excepting, perhaps, a hacking cough or “strangles” lumps under the jaw).

RINGWORMA double misnomer, is one such condition. It's surpris-

ingly caused by a fungus not a worm and produces lesions that are rarely the classic “ring” shape. Young horses are commonly affected as they normally then get immune to the condition having recovered from it once.

It is simple to treat and early recognition and treatment is helpful as it stops the spores from contaminating the environment where they can lie dormant for a long time, particularly in wood, causing problems in other animals years later. Its very infectious hence the “evil” looks from other horse owners if theirs are in contact with yours and would lead to you being refused entry to horsey events. It can also spread to humans and can cause a really horrific itchy mess of your skin as any young vet/farmer will tell you!

“Common thingsThere must be more than a hundred weird and wonderful skin problems that we see but as we were taught as vet students “common things are common”, so don't leap to the internet and terrify yourself with gruesome possibilities!

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The book recalls many memorable events and features the Scouts and Guides, youth work and the many activities of the Methodist Church Youth Club, St Mary’s Church (AYPA), the Open Youth Club and the Boy’s Brigade. There are some-times comical stories of youth

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LICE Causing another really itchy

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MUD FEVERThis year we've had more

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really takes hold, typically in white haired legs of chestnut horses or heavy feathered types. I have here some before and after shots of one such case which only improved after several courses of antibiotics and salt water spa treatment. Luckily his skin is now all perfect and he is back in ridden

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Come and learn how to knit in the round on both 4 needles and a circular needle. Create beautiful seam free garments - no more sewing up!!New Learn to Crochet Workshops in association with York School of Sewing. Currently we have waiting lists for this workshop so please call Clare to enquire about availability.All workshops are from 12 to 4 and cost £25. Yarn and pattern are included as well as tea, co� ee and cakes! Book now as spaces are limited. Please bring 4mm needles with you.

Knittingfor the summer

Its easy to think of knitting as a winter occupation with all those warm woolly scarves and jumpers, but summer knits are simple in beautiful cottons and crisp colours.

This season’s styles are a refreshing mix of lace pastels, bold opposites and soft classic cottons. In fact, there is so much to choose from there really is something for everyone.

The latest yarns and patterns are available to view and purchase at Castaway Yarns in Haxby where, with a wealth of advice and guidance from owner Clare, you can start working on your own beautiful summer wardrobe.

If you’ve always wanted to create your own knitted garment but haven’t had chance to learn, help is at hand at Castaway Yarns. Regular knitting workshops take place, run by Audrey Wilson, an experienced fashion designer and knitwear specialist, who can show you how to make your garments look catwalk-professional.

Castaway Yarns’ owner Clare Burborough has a wealth of tips and knowledge herself to share, and her mother-in-law Jean, who often helps out in the shop, is an experienced knitter too.

General haberdashery supplies including but-tons, threads, cross-stitch threads and a wide selection of knitting patterns are also available.

Modern knitting patterns go far beyond simple clothing. Knitting patterns are availa-ble for anything from chunky woollen headbands to home accessories such as cushions.

Last year, the shop raised lots of money for the charity Children in Distress with their knitted garden appeal. This year Claire is hoping to do the same for Hearing Dogs. Look out for notices on how to take part later in the year.

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Is Your Head Banging?

Whether you wake up with a banging headache or it develops as a dull ache throughout the day, a headache can be more than just a pain in the head – inconvenient, and at times debilitating. Thankfully most headaches aren’t dangerous, but understanding what type of headache you have and what’s causing it will help you when it comes to choosing treatment.

Why does my head hurt?A headache is caused when the blood vessels around the brain swell, along with tension in the muscles and nerves in surrounding muscles. If you’re stressed, not having enough sleep, drinking too much, dehydrated or eating lots of junk food, there’s more chance you’ll end up with a blinder. Eye strain, blocked sinuses, a change in body temperature or blood pressure and hormonal changes are other known triggers. Headaches can also be as a result of a cold virus or other health condition. If you’ve suffered a blow to the head or have a rash accompanied with a headache, always seek medical advice. Tension headaches are the most common type of headache and feel as if someone has stretched a rubber band around the top and side of your head. The pain is normally more constant compared to the throbbing ache you may experience with a migraine, which can cause vomiting and sensitivity to light. Cluster headaches tend to cause an intense pain around one or both eyes and can come on very suddenly. Sufferers may have one to three of these attacks every day for weeks or months and they are often more painful than a migraine. Brewing up a headache Found naturally in tea, coffee and chocolate

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More than 10 million people in the UK suffer from regular headaches. But how do you know what type of headache you have and what the best treatment is?

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Home Hairdressingothers – they include paracetamol, codeine, anti-inflammatory painkillers (such as aspirin and ibuprofen) or a group of anti-migraine medicines known as triptans (for example, sumatriptan). It’s recommended that you don’t take painkillers for more than two days at a time – if you do, you may be at risk of developing ‘medication-overuse’ headaches.

Clearing your head the natural way As well as improving your general lifestyle (more sleep and exercise, less booze and stress) try the following:1. Essential oils: either use them for massage or add them to

your bath. Recommended oils include Lavender, Clary Sage and Roman Chamomile. (Not suitable for pregnant women).

2. Cooling headache pads: For some instant soothing relief, use these alongside any other medication or on their own.

3. Tiger Balm: this is a natural remedy that is often used to help relieve headaches. (Not suitable for pregnant women or children under 2.)

4. Headache pillows: these may help prevent or relieve headaches by providing support to your neck, improving your posture and reducing inflammation.

5. Acupuncture/massage/reflexology: all of these alternative therapies can be extremely effective at relieving a nagging headache.


If you like your cinema-going to be intimate, close to home, and a little more cozy than a typical multiplex, there’s a gem of a place right on York’s doorstep.

The South Bank Community Cinema is a grassroots society set up by film-lovers from the city. Members get together every fortnight to watch a film on the big screen, which include classics, independents and foreign language films.

The South Bank Community Cinema pride themselves on doing things a little bit differently, offering an experience that’s classic and

homely. First of all, when you attend a film showing at Clements Hall – where their screenings take place – you’ll be gathered with friends old and new at candlelit tables, ‘cabaret’ style.

Furthermore, if popcorn, hot dogs and paper buckets of watery pop don’t do it for you, there’s a fully licensed bar on hand so you can enjoy your film with a glass of wine or beer to hand. And there’s even an interval to top up your glass, socialise and have a stretch.

Linda Speidel, the group’s chair, said: “We have an eclectic mix of

films. We try to show films that haven’t been in the cinemas for a long time, or maybe came and went quite quickly, and create another opportunity for people to see it on the big screen.”

The next film night is April

We love filmsand All That Jazz



19, with a screening of the Bob Fosse musical ‘All That Jazz’. Other highlights coming up this summer include ‘Goodbye Lenin’ and the Oscar-winning Japanese comedy, Departures.

The cinema’s AGM is April 24, so if you’d like to help keep independent cinema alive and thriving, now is a great time to get involved. Becoming a member is just £5 per year and gives you special members’ price tickets, regular news updates and the chance to have a say on what films are shown.

Tickets for the showings are available from Cycle Heaven, in Bishopthorpe Road, from Clements Hall itself. You can show up on the night and buy tickets there, but the popularity of many of their showings means places can be limited and a last-minute ticket is by no means guaranteed.

More information is available from the group’s website, at www.sbcommunitycinema.co.uk.

A COMMUNITY RESOURCEAs well as supporting independent cinema,

Clements Hall offers a huge range of classes, events and services to the local community. Members of the community formed a Trust to refurbish and run it, and it now hosts a lively programme which includes regular Yoga and dance classes, crafts, singing and Bible groups plus concerts, fairs and private parties. For more details, visit clementshall.org.uk.


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Whilst these tips are no substitute for seeing a dental professional they may prompt you to get to know your mouth better and see what is normal for you. • Look at your lips and check for scabs, lumps and

bumps that have not healed, people working outdoors should be particularly aware of the risks of skin cancer.

• Feel under your jaw line for any lumps and bumps that fail to resolve, if your ‘glands’ are regularly enlarged and tender you may have a dental problem.

• Using a small hand held torch look in a mirror and lift your tongue to see under it, you should be able to see some blood vessels, it should not look angry or have any white patches. If you do see these you must seek professional assessment soon.

• Now poke your tongue out and look at the sides and top, are there any lumps , bumps, ulcers, dents or white patches. If there are you should seek a professional opinion quickly.

• Do the same with the inside of your cheeks and as far as possible with the roof of your mouth.

• Now have a look at your gums, they should have a pale pink appearance, they should not bleed when you brush or � oss. If they do you need an assessment of your gum health, poor gum health has been linked to health problems elsewhere in the body.

Finally have a look at your teeth are there any white, yellow, brown or black marks on them? Are there any that are chipped, again these should be checked professionally before they become a problem.Those of you who regularly attend a dentist will recognise these as part of the examination all dentists must do to fully assess your oral condition, many people seek help only when their teeth hurt and sadly this may be too late to save the tooth or make treatment much more complicated and expensiveFor a comprehensive mouth MOT contact Georgina at Howardian Dental Practice and book an appointment.

Top ti ps from a dental professional

How to give your mouth an MOT...by Christine Parker BDS (GDC 72136)


For kids, April means the Easter holidays. Time for enforced fun, ill-fated camping trips and long drives squished in the back of the car, with your siblings breathing in your face. We’ve picked some of the best books about family life and how to survive. Two weeks off…are we there yet?

My Family and Other Animals: Gerald DurrellEccentric but enchanting, Durrell recalls his blissful childhood growing up on a Greek Island. Scorpions and snakes abound, as well as colourful characters and the all-round air of plain bonkers-madness that we associate with family life. Chaotic and hypnotic, this book is hugely funny and hasn’t lost any of its appeal over the years.

Little Women: Louisa May AlcottNever were there such devoted sisters…until you add domestic turmoil, death and boys into the mix. Amy, Beth, Jo and Meg are the March sisters growing up during the Civil War era. Jo doesn’t want to cut her hair off and Meg doesn’t want to be a governess, but you have to admit that Beth comes off worst! It’s an all-American classic and is a definite must-read for any teenage girl, whether you have sisters or not.

The Awakening: Kate ChopinThis is the hopeless tale of New Orleans housewife Edna Pontellier who struggles like a caged bird, batting against the bars and confines of domesticity. There was little empathy for the character when

the book was first published and certainly she can be read as a very selfish protagonist, but subsequent generations have come to recognise Edna’s plight, her need for a sensuous relationship and ultimately, her freedom.

Everybody Jam: Ali LewisThe Dawson family is used to harsh climates and tough situations: they run a cattle station in Australia’s Northern Territory. Plagued by drought, this year’s ‘muster’ will be another battle with the elements. But there’s more to contend with than the outdoors this year. Eldest son Jonny has been killed but no one talks about it, 14 year old Sissy is pregnant after ‘rooting’ with an Aboriginal lad and there’s a new Pommie house girl who can’t even make toast. Told through the eyes of 13 year old Danny, it’s a story of a strong clan who overcome adversity and survive, way out in the outback.

The Red House: Mark HaddonHow do siblings become total strangers? Brought together by the death of their mother, Angela and her brother Richard have only really communicated through phone calls for the last decade or so. Now Richard has invited Angela and her

growing brood to spend a week with them in deepest darkest Wales. The book flits between characters but once you’re into the rhythm of how these two families tick, it’s a great read that’s full of sibling-rivalry, trips and falls down memory lane and getting to know each other all over again.

We Need to Talk About Kevin: Lionel ShriverThis is the shocking and disturbing story of a family torn apart when the eldest son carries out a massacre at his school. It’s powerfully told through a series of letters written by his mother, Eva to her husband Franklin as she tries to come to terms with the atrocities carried out by Kevin. It brings up all kinds of questions about nature versus nurture and how siblings and parents impact on each other’s lives. Throughout the book we can begin to piece together exactly what took place in the high school gym, but it still won’t prepare you for the startling conclusion. Quite simply, a brilliant thriller.

The Red House by Mark Haddon, published by Jonathan Cape. Used

by permission of The Random House Group Limited

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RYEDALE FESTIVAL 201312th-28th July

22nd April at 7.30pmSt Peters Church, Norton

LAUNCH CONCERTFESTIVAL 2013 22nd April at 7.30pm

St Peters Church, Norton

The Gould Piano TrioHayden, Arensky, Beethoven, Shostakovich

Box Offi ce tel: 01751 475 777Email: rftboxoffi [email protected]

£18 centre section£12 unallocated side section2013 Ryedale Festival Brochures will be distributed

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SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES

YORK INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

20 April Jumble Salefor Ryedale Leisure Group 2- 4pm

Local EventsCASTLE HOWARD

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE

RIVER FOSS SOCIETY

29 March – 1 AprilEaster Fair & Lamb NationalTraditional Easter fair with vintage rides, sweet stall, face painters and more. Meet Molly the Rab-bit and take part in our Easter trail around the wonderful new woodland paths. New for 2013 is the Lamb National! An enter-taining and thrilling display of racing sheep! And as if thats not enough there will also be sheep-dog demonstrations from the amazing Bob Hogg's Sheepdog Displays throughout the days. Starts10am-4pm each day.

31 March - 1 April Easter Courtyard Craft and Produce Markets Over 30 stalls selling a unique range of hand-made crafts and local produce. Open from 10am to 4pm, with free entry. Visit: at www.castlehoward.co.uk.

27 AprilTour to the MausoleumVisit the most mysterious and imposing building in the Castle Howard landscape where genera-tions of the Howard family are buried in the vaults beneath the spectacular chapel.The tour involves walking across uneven terrain and lasts between 2 and 2.5 hours, so sensible footwear is required. Numbers are limited and tickets cost £35.00 per person and must be pre-booked on 01653 648621.

27 AprilCelebration of Faith & CultureThis festival is being launched this year to provide an opportu-nity to celebrate the interna-tional community and different faiths in the city. The festival will take place in York's City Centre, over the course of a day, offering a number of cultural and faith groups from the local com-munity and higher education communities the chance to demonstrate their values and traditions through performanc-es, exhibition and activities. The

festival will be entirely free and offer a great day out for all!

6 AprilTrial by Jury plus a selection of other Gilbert and Sullivan Fa-vourites. A production by Jorvik Gilbert and Sullivan

9 – 13 AprilMe and My Girl - York Musical theatre Company

16 – 20 AprilEvita - Pick Me Up Theatre

24 – 27 AprilGuys and Dolls - New Earswick Musical Society

Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA01904 658197

HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A

19 April Global Poverty Project - Vision of a world without pov-erty by Ms Emily GrahamWigginton Recreation Hall, 2pm. £2 Members / £3 Visitors, Including Tea & Biscuits.

10 AprilArchaeological Walkaround Strensall with Tony Berry and Chris Dunn. Meet at 10 am. at Ship Inn, lunch afterwards if desired.

17 AprilManaging the Fylingdales Moor Open Meeting at 7pm. at Strensall and Towthorpe Village Hall. Tanya Ayre give the talk – the Hawk and Owl Trust’s Perspective”, followed by Annual General Meeting.

27 AprilHistorical Walking TourDr Neil Moran will conduct around York. Meet at 10am. outside York Explore (Cen-tral Library). Numbers limited and pre-booking essential. Contact Bob Jowett before Sat 20th .

For walks – Bob Jowett 01904 764702, e-mail [email protected]. For events – June Card 01904 766196, e-mail [email protected] www.riverfosssociety.co.uk.



YORKSHIRE MUSEUM OF FARMING

HAXBY MEMORIAL HALL

29 – 31 MarchMuseum Reopens for the Season

1 AprilEaster Eggstravaganza

18 MayCharity fair 10am till 1pm at Haxby Memorial Hall. Tables are free to anyone who is a registered charity, to book ring Brenda on 01904 764404. There will be refreshments on sale bacon butties and an assortment of cakes. All proceeds of which go to the up keep of the hall.

6 April10.30 – 1.30pm. Hovingham Village Hall

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET

INDOOR/OUTDOOR CAR BOOT SALE

11th MayHuntington Secondary SchoolSetting up from 8:30amPre-book an indoor space for £6Turn up and pay on the day for outside £5. Toilets and refresh-ments. All hard standing. To book an indoor space or for more information email us at [email protected] or call 07790 837855. This event is organised by Friends of Huntington School York and all profits are given to the school.

6 AprilECO-ACTIVE DAY - compost workout10am-2pm, meet at York Environ-ment Centre, Rawdon Ave YO10 3ST. Help make great compost for planting in St Nicholas Fields na-ture reserve. You will get a warm feeling and free lunch in return. No need to book.

20 April Spring Nature WalkMeet 10:15am at York, Environ-ment Centre. Come and see how spring affects wildlife on the nature reserve. You may get a glimpse of our water voles or kingfisher. Either way you will have a pleasant morning strolling through the nature reserve with the knowledgeable St Nicks Wild-watchers, followed by a cup of tea and biscuits at the Environment Centre. Please book ahead if pos-sible. Entry: £2.50/ £1.50 children & concessions/free to members

20 AprilSpring Music7:30pm at The Unitarian Chapel on St Saviourgate YO1 8NQ. The third of our 4-part series of seasonal concerts will be full of spring in music for piano, violin, cello and voice by Haydn, Bee-thoven, Britten, Richard Strauss and others. It will be hosted by St Saviourgate Unitarian Chapel, which is a wonderful venue for music concerts. All proceeds will go to the Friends of St Nicholas Fields charity. Light refreshments will be available. Tickets: on the door - £8/£6 concessions; £1 off pre-booked tickets available from York Environment Centre or 01904 411821. To book or for information con-tact York Rotters: 01904 411821 / 01904 412861 or email [email protected]

ST NICHOLAS FIELDS

3 -12 May40th Anniversary FestivalStart the season with ten full days of steam locomotive fun featuring North Yorkshire Moors Railway favourites. Running to Battersby on the Esk Valley Line on Sundays, see website for timetables & prices. www.nymr.co.uk.

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY

YORK RSPCA ANIMAL HOME

31 MarchEaster FairAt the Animal Home, 11.00am to 3pm. Raffle, home made cakes, refreshments, books, trinkets. Come and meet our animals. Entrance £1 adults, ac-companied children free.

12 -14 AprilExhibition and sale of reworked textiles at York Cemetery Chapel, Cemetery Road, York YO10 5AJ from 6-9pm Fri, 10-6pm Sat, 10-4pm Sun. Free admission/parking. www.eborruggers.com.

EBOR RAG RUGGERS

11 MayCoffee MorningAt Haxby Memorial Hall from 10am to 12pm. Cakes, tombola, handmade knitwear & souveniers.

RNLI GALTRES FOREST BRANCH

9 AprilBlack is BackFlower arranging demonstra-tion by Susie March & Christine Hinchcliffe. Wigginton Recreation Hall 7.30pm. Visitors welcome £5. Contact Joy White 01904 765676.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB


MYASTHENIA GRAVIS - YORK BRANCH

13 AprilCharity stallat York Hospital. 9am – 4.30pm.Contact 01904 679939 for more information. Please support us by donating to York branch MG Charity.

SHERIFF HUTTON ART GROUP

31 March - 1 April40th Annual Exhibition of Paintings10.30am to 4.30pm at the Sheriff Hutton Village Hall. Entrance fee is £1 for adults, 50p for children. Refreshments available. Contact Jo for more details on 01653 648301 or email [email protected].

HAXBY 150

HOWSHAM MILL31 MarchEaster Sunday Fun DayFrom 10am to 4pm – Howsham Mill. Help raise funds for our new Diana statue. Cake sale and Easter activities for all the family.www.howshammill.ning.com

YORK OPEN STUDIOS 2013

An annual arts festival where artists working in a variety of media are opening their studios to the public. 60 artists are par-ticipating in venues across York. 12 April (evening preview), 13 - 14 April and 20 - 21 April 2013 (two consecutive weekends). Free entry to all venues. Details from www.yorkopenstudios.co.uk (opening times, map, directory and background to the event)Carol Coleman, a textile artist will be participating in Wigginton ( www.fibredance.com )

18 May Live ConcertGate Helmsley Village Hall –For tickets, please contact Rachel Baker - 01904 468809.

THE FORESTERS

BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS

1 AprilWigginton Recreation Centre - 10am - 1pm

10 MayThe Folk Hall, New Earswick - 2-4pm and 5-7pm

18 AprilA Gala ConcertAs part of the celebrations for Haxby’s Anniversary Year, The St Petersburg Hermitage Ensemble will perform a special concert of sacred and tradi-tional Russian music in St Mary’s Church Haxby. The Ensemble is internationally renowned and will be performing at a selected number of venues across the country, and we are privileged to welcome them to our beauti-ful church. Get your tickets early to ensure a seat starts at 7.30 pm. £10 with children and students £8. Tickets available from Aroma in Haxby Village or telephone 01904 765167 / 01904 769771.

5 MayRogation SundayOn Sunday 5 May 2013, St Mary’s Church will celebrate Rogation Sunday as part of the celebrations for Haxby’s Anniversary Year. Traditionally, Rogation Services involved a walk around the village, neigh-bourhood or sometimes the parish boundaries, with stops at significant village features for a hymn, reading and prayer at each. Come and join a short rogation walk in Haxby, starting at St Mary’s at 3 pm. A special service in church at 4 pm with afternoon teas available on the lawn at 4.30

WIGGINTON & HAXBY WI

11 AprilThe Cloths of Heaven By Issy Sanderson. Competition: A Textile from my Travels

28th AprilAt Castle Howard 10-4pmA fundraising event for Ryedale Special Families and Yorkshire Arboretum.Sponsored dog walks from 10am, Fun dog show from 1pm: £1 per class (10 classes) including - Wag-giest tail, best 6 legs, best biscuit catcher, scruffiest dog and best in show. Cafe open or bring a picnic. Gift aided admission prices: Adult £6, Child £3, Family £15, Under 12s Free.For more information and spon-sorship forms please visit www.yorkshirearboretum.org or www.ryedalespecialfamilies.org

WALKIES IN THE WOODS



YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM

7 AprilThunder DayLive aircraft engine power ups and short taxi runs featuring our jet & propeller aircraft.

10 AprilFrom Capercaillie to the Eagles of EstoniaRoyal Society for the Protection of Birds present an illustrated talk by John Gardiner. From 7.30pm at the Temple Hall, York St. John University, Lord Mayors Walk, Y031 7EX. Entrance £2.50 Group members, £3 non mem-bers. All welcome.

RSPB YORK LOCAL GROUP

19 April80’s themed Disco!From 7.30pm -12.30am at Wigginton Recreation Hall, Mill Lane. Licensed bar available, fancy dress optional. £5 per ticket (ticket only event), available from The Wonder Years pre-school bungalow, West-field Lane, Wigginton & boddlers sessions on Tues - Thurs in Wiggin-ton Recreation Hall 9.30-11am. Registered charity no. 1021196.

THE WONDER YEARS

Last year you helped us raise over £4,000 which was shared between Mercy Ships (www.mer-cyships.org.uk) and our local organisations - will you help us again this year, please?The Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church Scarecrow Festival will be held on Satur-day 4th May, Sunday 5th May and Monday 6th May 2013.To register to make a scarecrow and include it on one of our trails in Haxby or Wigginton

(closing date 21st April 2013), or for more information about the event, please contact Gill and John Freeman on [email protected] or 01904 769232, or complete our online registration form at:http://www.haxbyandwiggin-tonmethodistchurch.org.uk/scarecrows/ All proceeds from the festival will be shared between the Phambili Project (www.pham-bilingethemba.org.za) and our local community organisations.We would appreciate any local voluntary organisation wishing

to make a claim for funds to submit their request to Rob Cooper, 46 Eastfield Avenue, Haxby, YO32 3EZ with details of the amount and the reason for the submission by 30th April 2013 please.

Come on - let’s be having those

scarecrows!

Your scarecrow could help bring hope and healing to the poor of the world and also aid our local organisations

NEW EARSWICK HANDS ON HOBBY & CRAFT FAIR

10 AprilAt the Folk Hall, New Earswick, from 2pm to 7.30pm. Free admission. An open community event encouraging everyone to get involved and Hands On! Come and try out a new hobby or craft. Everyone welcome - we would love to see you! For any more details please contact Tracey: 07580071818.

New Earswick Less Loneliness Initiative (NELLI)

Haxby & Wigginton Scarecrow Festival4th - 6th May 2013


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SPOT THE DIFFERENCEH

IDATO

QUIZMovie Settings

Change one letter at a time (but not the position of any letter) to make a new word - and move from the word at the top of the ladder to the word at the bottom, using the exact number of

rungs provided.

Choosing from the list below, can you name the cities that

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Movie Settings

Choosing from the list below, can you name the cities that were the main settings for the films above?

1 Rocky

2 Dirty Harry

3 Ocean's Eleven

4 Dreamgirls

5 Taxi Driver

6 Scarface

7 Pretty Woman

8 Top Gun

9 Groundhog Day

10 The Blues Brothers

Chicago New York City

Detroit Philadelphia

Las Vegas Pittsburgh

Los Angeles San Diego

Miami San Francisco

Starting at 1 and finishing at 34, track your way from one hexagon to another

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Movie Settings

Choosing from the list below, can you name the cities that were the main settings for the films above?

1 Rocky

2 Dirty Harry

3 Ocean's Eleven

4 Dreamgirls

5 Taxi Driver

6 Scarface

7 Pretty Woman

8 Top Gun

9 Groundhog Day

10 The Blues Brothers

Chicago New York City

Detroit Philadelphia

Las Vegas Pittsburgh

Los Angeles San Diego

Miami San Francisco

WORDLADDER

CAN YOU SPOT 10 DIFFERENCES?


LOCAL GROUPSACTIVITIES & HOBBIES

CLAXTON & SAND HUTTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Meet in the village hall on 1st Monday of each month 10am to 12pm. There is no charge for meet-ings or tuition.Contact Rachel: 07970 956022.

CRAFT AND CHAT GROUPAny craft from knitting to card making. Lots of help and advice on offer. Bring craft projects, all ages and levels welcome. New Earwick Folk Hall 10-12pm Every Saturday in term time. £2 per session. Contact: 01904 762255.

EWENIQUE MACHINE KNITTING CLUB Meet at the Folk Hall New Earswick on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 2pm until 4pm to exchange ideas and techniques.. (No meeting July/August).Contact 01904 399697.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB (Affiliated to NAFAS) A group for people who are interested in flower arranging, voluntary competitions, visiting speakers, self help activities and opportunities for wider in-volvement. Visitors are welcome. Contact: 01904 765676.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON GARDENING CLUBMeet on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 2.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby. Regular speak-ers, visits and events and welcome new members.Contact Ginny, Secretary: 01904 768516.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUPTues, 7-9 pm at Wigginton Church Hall. All ages and abilities welcome, just bring your latest project with you. £2 pp to cover the cost of room hire and refreshments.Contact Clare: 079800 26690.

HUNTINGTON BRIDGE CLUBEvery Saturday at Huntington Com-munity Centre, 26 Strensall Road. 7 till 10. All welcome.Contact Marianne: 01904 761892.

HUNTINGTON OVER SIXTIES CLUBWe are a friendly group who meet on the fourth Thursday of the month, January to November, at 2pm at Garth Court, Garth End. We have speakers, entertainers and trips out. We welcome old and new members to join us. Contact Sonia: 01904 632782.

NEW EARSWICK BRIDGE CLUBEvery Monday at 7pm in the Folk Hall. New members always welcome.Contact: 01904 760639.

NEW EARSWICK CAMERA CLUBMeet mid September to the end of April each Thurs at 7:30pm at the Quaker Meeting House located to the rear of the Folk Hall car park, New Earswick. Embrace all aspects of digital photography. Contact: www.communigate.co.uk/york/newearswickcameraclub.

NEW EARSWICK SWIMMING CLUBOffering learn to swim (from 4yrs old), competitive swim training, masters sessions, opportuni-ties to compete in local leagues, recreational swimming *New Earswick Pool* Fees from £1.75 per lesson. Competitive swim training from £4.50 per week. (3 sessions)Low cost annual membership for Recreational swimming from £1.10 per week (for up to 8hrs per week).Contact: 01904 768163 or visit www.newearswicksc.co.uk. or ring Coaching enquiries: 01904 765397 or email [email protected].

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY GROUPNew Earswick Sports & Social club 3rd Monday of each month at 7.30. Contact Bryan: 01904 764648 or email: www.yorkareagroup.co.uk.

SINGLE PARENTS NATTER AND PLAYNew Earswick Children’s Centre. Last Friday of each month 1.30 - 3pm for single mums & dads of under 5s.Contact: 01904 552646.

STRENSALL BRIDGE CLUBStrensall Village Hall, Thursday at 7pm For non-serious bridge.Contact John: 01904 769618.

STRENSALL DINING GROUP50 or over? Our dining group of friends are full of fun and life. So don’t sit or eat alone, come join us. Meet every 3-4 weeks at various venues around the York area. Contact: 01904 490987.

STRENSALL READING GROUP Meet the last Wednesday of the month from 2.30– 3.30 pm in Stren-sall Library. Provides us with a book which we read over the month and then get together to discuss it over tea and biscuits. Contact Sarah: 01904 490876 or Pam: 01904 764518.

YORK AMATEUR RADIO CLUBMeets each Thursday at 8pm at the Bishopthorpe Social Club in Bishopthorpe. Running courses for new members to obtain a license and call sign of their own. Future members welcome, just turn up on Thursdays.

YORK BONSAI SOCIETYMeet monthly at Wigginton Hall on

the 3rd Monday of every month - 7.30pm. Friendly & informal group with refreshments. Occasional speakers, library & bonsai suppliers available. Contact: Andy 01757 268145.

YORK CAVING CLUBOffering regular caving trips to the Yorkshire Dales and Derbyshire, oc-casional trips to Wales, Summerset and Ireland. Open to new members with some caving experience or can offer advice to those with none. Bi-weekly pub meets. Contact: 07747 063181 or visit www.yorkcavingclub.org.uk or email: [email protected].

YORK MODEL BOAT CLUBMeet at Heworth Rugby Club on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 8pm.Building techniques and various models. Holds 4 regattas in the summer on Rowntree Park Lane, York & sail on the York University Lake when Parks Lane is unavailable. Contact Steve: 01904 424155 or www.yorkmodelboatclub.co.uk.

YORK PHILATELIC SOCIETYMeets every 2nd Tuesday in the month except Aug, at Denham Room, Priory Street Centre, Priory Street, York at 7.15 pm. Buy, sell or exchange material. A packet circuit is also operated by York Society. Annual cost £6, youth- 13 -18 years- £3. Contact Captain P. Hyde: 01904 490603 or [email protected] or Tony: 01904 411378 or [email protected] or Trevor: 01904 764140 or [email protected].

YORKSHIRE MINIATURISTS ASSOCIATIONMiniature enthusiasts meet on 1st Saturday of the month at Friends Meeting House in the centre of York. Speakers, project meetings, demonstrations and also have a stand at the Dolls House Fair at York Race Course in June and Nov. Contact Ann: 01757 288974 or Elizabeth: 01904 795361.

YOUTH CLUBS AT OAKEN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRESafe, supervised indoor and outdoor areas. £1.50 per session. WEDNESDAY OPEN YOUTH CLUB: run at the centre from 7 - 9pm and facilities include a Nintendo Wii on projector screen, Widescreen TV, Pool Table, Outside Sports, Table Tennis and Tuck Shop.

ADVICE & SUPPORT

AGE UK YORKProvides a wide range of personal and practical support to older peo-ple in the York area. Contact: 01904 627995or visit www.ageukyork.org.uk.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

SOCIETYInformation and support for all people with dementia and their carers. The Retreat, Heslington Road, Heslington, York YO10 5BNContact: 01904 658106 or 01904 799773 or visit www.alzheimers.org.uk/york or email: [email protected].

BREATHE EASY YORKThis is open for sufferers, helpers and carers. Support, speakers and trips out. Meet 1st Wednesday of the month 1pm-3pm at Huntington Working Mens Club. Contact Sue: 01904 410 003 or visit www.breatheeasyyork.co.uk.

CANCER CARE CENTRE Specialised services on a referral basis such as Psycho-Oncology, Complementary Therapy and Benefits Advice at York Hospital offers support and information for Cancer Patients, their Families & Carers. The Centre is open Mon to Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm.Contact: 01904 721166.

CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAUFree and confidential advice. Mon & Tues - 9.30-3.30pm. Wed 4.30pm-7pm. Thurs 9.30am-3.30pm. Contact: 0844 826 9705 or visit www.yorkcab.org.uk.

HALVESLost your other half? If so, we meet for a friendly chat over refresh-ments? Meet at 12pm on the !st Saturday of each month in the coffee area of Trinity Methodist Church, Monkgate, York.Contact Margaret: 01904 415894

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY YORK BRANCHAccess to information, advice and support, and to offer opportunities and choice to anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Contact: 01904 758577 or visit www2.mssociety.org.uk/York

OAKEN GROVE SURFERSMeets at Oaken Grove Community Centre, Reid Park (off Oaken Grove) Haxby, on Monday mornings & Thursday afternoons. Helping adult beginners get to grips with computers and the internet. Contact: 01904 769176.

OLDER CITIZENS ADVOCACY YORK – OCAYRegistered charity offering a free advocacy service for all citizens of York aged 50+. Office in Townend Street is open Monday -Thursday 10am -4pm or Friday 10am - 2pm.Contact: 01904 676200 or e-mail [email protected].

PARKINSONS UKMeets 1st Monday of the month at York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Ship-ton Road, York YO30 5RE at 7pm. At most meetings we have a guest speaker and refreshments.


YORK • APRIL 2013 • ISSUE 89Contact Jayne, Information& Sup-port Officer: 0844 225 36 32 or Kate: 01904 758355.

REFLECTCounselling service based in York, specifically for women and men facing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. The York centre has 13 volunteers and opening times Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm and Fridays between 3-5pm, drop in at the Gateway centre, Acomb,Contact: 01904 676710 or visit www.reflectyork.co.uk or www.careconfidential.com.

SAMARITANS OF YORK & DISTRICTConfidential emotional support to anyone in distress or despair or at risk and self harm or suicide. Always available for phone calls and visi-tors 8.00am - 10.00pm. 89 Nunnery Lane, York YO23 1AH.Contact: 01904 655888 or 08457 90 90 90 or visit www.samaritans.org.uk.

SHOPMOBILITY IN YORKMobility problem? Temporary or permanent can hire a powered scooter or an electric or manual wheelchair (you must be able to safely control the vehicle). Low daily hire charge. Second floor of Piccadilly Multistorey Car Park in York Centre. Contact: 01904 679222.

YORK AND DISTRICT PAIN MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUPProvide a community for people and their supporters suffering with long term pain that are or have been participants in the Pain Management Program or attend the Pain Management Clinic. Contact Gordon: 01904 491141 or Jill: 01904 708490 or visit www.ypmsg.co.uk.

YORK CORONARY SUPPORT GROUP TRUSTHelp and support to cardiac pa-tients and their families following release from hospital. Meets 1st Mon of every month at the Folk Hall at New Earswick, 7:30 for talks & refreshments. Contact Ernie: 01904 760698.

YORVIK GATEWAY CLUBA social club for adults with dis-abilities and is held every Monday 7-9pm at the Oaken Grove Commu-nity Centre off Usher Lane in Haxby. The club offers a variety of activities and welcomes new members. Contact Club Leader Debbie: 0791 9191372.

YORK RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP (YORKRA)Provides support, information and resources for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers and their families and carers. Meet 2nd Saturday of each

month, 3- 5pm, at the Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York.Contact: 01904 642227.

ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE Hearing dogs provide deaf people with greater independence, confi-dence and companionship, which helps relieve the stress, isolation and loneliness that deafness can bring. Contact: 01844 348100 or email [email protected] or visit www.hearingdogs.org.uk.

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS - YORK LOCAL GROUPRegular meetings, field trips and local short walks for people who enjoy looking at and learning more about birds and their environment. Our indoor meetings are held in Temple Hall at York St John Univer-sity, Lord Mayor’s Walk. Contact: 01904 794865 or visit www.yorkrspb.org.uk.

ENVIRONMENTAL

FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS FIELDSYork Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, York, YO10 3ST. The Nature reserve is open all the time and has a children’s playground, mini stonehenge, butterfly walk and wooded area. Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm and Sat 10am - 2pm. Be a volunteer or a member of St Nicholas.Contact: 01904 411821.

HAXBY AND WIGGINTON YORK IN TRANSITIONMaking a local impact on the York in Transition Agenda: make small steps towards reducing our reliance on ways of living which are unsustainable and will cause serious dilemmas for our children and grandchildren. Becoming more cooperative about what we grow and produce locally.Contact: 01904 760659.

RIVER FOSS SOCIETYDedicated to the conservation & improvement of the River Foss. They do walks, talks and other activities. Contact the Secretary: 01904 768071 or visit www.riverfosssoci-ety.co.uk.

YORK ROTTERSVolunteers who promote home composting. As well as providing free home composting advice York Rotters are available to carry out talks at meetings and to attend events. Contact: 01904 412861 or email [email protected].

FUNDRAISING

BRITISH RED CROSSLooking for volunteer car and minibus drivers required for your local community, training, support and mileage allowance given.Contact Linda: 01904 692550 or Helen: 01904 693027.

FRIENDS OF YORK HOSPITALSOrganising volunteers who provide patients with extra comfort and support, also raise funds for medi-cal and surgical equipment which cannot be provided through NHS finances. Contact Friends Office: 01904 726762 or email [email protected].

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPCharity helping people to access information, support and to talk to fellow sufferers. You are not alone if you need any help or advice just get in touch. Contact Ron, Chairman: 01904 679939 or 07715 943406 or email [email protected].

RNLI GALTRES FOREST BRANCHRaising money for the Lifeboats. Contact Sue: 01904 491133 or email [email protected].

HISTORY

CITY OF YORK AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETYMeet on 1st Wed of the month at The Folk Hall, New Earswick 7pm. Exclu. January. Have a well equipped Study Centre in York where we can help both inexperi-enced and the more experienced with their problems and brickwalls. Welcome newcomers to the hobby and are willing to give advice to set them on the way. Contact Mike: 01904 767013 or visit www.yorkfamilyhistory.org.uk.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUPMeet to promote local history. We have speakers, research groups and occasional visits to interesting locations. Meet every 3rd Thursday of the month in St Mary’s Church Hall, Haxby at 10am.Contact Ian: 01904 768516.

STRENSALL LOCAL HISTORY GROUPAims to promote and study the his-tory of the parish of Strensall and to disseminate historical information through meetings, publications lectures and events. Monthly meet-ings, hear a variety of speakers or to participate in workshops held in Strensall Village Hall on the last Wednesday of the month at 7pm.

YORK LIBRARIESInterested in your family his-tory? Would you like to trace your ancestors? Now offer free access

to ancestry.com. Now available at Haxby Library. Contact: 01904 552660.

MUSIC & THEATRE

CITY OF YORK PIPE BANDWe consist of bagpipers, base drum, tenor drums and side drum-mers, practicing on Wednesday nights at the Huntington Memorial Hall - offering tuition.Small yearly fee for 18yrs +, we have equipment.Contact Laura, Pipe Major: 01904 763243 or John: 01423 879519.

FRIENDS OF YORK THEATRE ROYALTheatre-loving group support-ing our local theatre. Take part in events at the Theatre Royal, visit theatres in other places such as Newcastle, Scarborough and Leeds, and more. They hold monthly lunches in the theatre foyer, and help with selling programmes. Contact Membership Secretary/York Theatre Royal, St Leonards Place, York YO1 7HD or visit [email protected].

HAXBY SINGERSJoin our friendly mixed choir group of Basses, Tenors, Altos and Sopra-nos, meeting 7.30pm, once a week in St Mary’s Church Hall.Contact Lynn: 01904 769838 or Margaret: 01904 761618.

IN-2-ACTINGActing, singing and dancing for ages 8-16 years, two productions each year, themed nights and thea-tre trips. Sessions run on Thursday evenings. Depending on numbers, priority will be given to residents of Haxby & Wigginton. Contact Megan: 07786 121832 or [email protected]

STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERSCommunity choir of approx: 40 voices aged 13 to 70 which rehearses weekly throughout term time in Stamford Bridge School. Available for Concerts, Church Services and Weddings. To hire us or to join the choir please email: [email protected] or visit www.stamfordbridgesing-ers.btck.co.uk

THE SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BANDRehearsals at the Portakabin Site in Huntington. www.shepherdbrass-band.orgBeginners Band rehearses Monday 6.30-8.00pm. Ring Audrey: 01904 425256. The Concert Band rehearses Wednesday evenings 7.30-9.30pm. Ring David: 07710 106906. The Senior Band rehearses on Tuesday and Friday 8-10pm. Ring Charles: 07802 190250.

YORK CONCERT BAND Play a wide variety of music and


LOCAL GROUPSalso perform 8 concerts a year around York and occasionally abroad. Rehearsals from 7.30 to 9.30pm on Mondays at New Earswick Methodist Church.Contact the Secretary, Jill: 01904 629065.

YORK LIGHT ORCHESTRA Play light music, popular classics, musicals and themes. We rehearse on Thursdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Acomb Methodist Church, Front Street (September to July). We perform 8 concerts a year, for local charities and community groups. If you would like to join or if you would like YLO to do a concert to raise money for your charity.Contact the secretary: 01904 870759 or visit www.ylo.org.uk.

PLAYGROUPS

HAXBY PLAYGROUPSScout HQ - Birth to school age children (parents stay) Tuesday to Thursday 9.30 - 11.30. Rising Fives is now RalphButterfield and Headlands is at Headlands Primary School, both groups are from 9am - 3pm or Sessional 9am - 12pm and 12pm to 3pm. All term time only.Contact: 01904 768966 or email [email protected] or visit www.haxbyplaygroups.org.uk

THE WONDER YEARSFor Haxby, Wigginton & surround-ings: Boddlers – Baby/Toddler group (Birth to 3yrs).Tues, Wed, Thurs 9.30- 11am term time at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Pre-School -3-5 yrs - Mon-Fri term time. 9am – 12pm, 2.45 -3.15pm. Plus Lunch Club added to am or pm session. Early Years Funded places available. Extended School – 3-11 yrs - Breakfast Club 7.40-9am & After School Club 3-6pm. Holiday Club – Care for 3-11 yrs, 8 – 6pm. Half Day 8– 1pm or 1– 6pm.Contact: 01904 758717

HUNTINGTON PRESCHOOL & TODDLERSBabies and Toddler Group: Monday & Friday 9.15 - 10.45. The Memorial Hall, Strensall Road, Huntington. £3, Pre-school - Mon- Fri 9 – 12pm (term time only). Rising 5’s sessions are held from Jan to Jul.Contact Lynne: 01904 765017 or email [email protected].

ORCHARD PARK PRE-SCHOOLOrchard Park Community centre, Off Brockfield park shops, Hunting-ton. Open- Mon to Fri 9.15 to 12.15. Lunch Club 12.15 to 1.15 For children aged 2 to 5 to Learn and play.Contact Sandra: 07407 700315 or 01904 626361.

SHERIFF HUTTON PLAYGROUPPlaces for children aged 2 yrs to school age in a warm, stimulating and caring environment with outside playspace. OFSTED registered with qualified staff. Playgroup runs Mon, Wed & Fri 9.30-2.30pm or half days from 9.30- 12.30pm. Contact: 07717 799646.

SHERIFF HUTTON BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUPVillage Hall, Thu 9.45-11.45am Play and other activities for all babies and toddlers with their parents and carers. Health visitor drop-in first Thursday of the month. All welcome. Contact Margaret: 01347 878314.

SHIPTON PRE-SCHOOL & TODDLERSThe Community Centre, Shipton by Beningbrough, York. Places from 2 yrs old to School age. Ofsted registered with qualified staff. Sessions on Mon,Wed,Thur and Fri (term time only) with an optional lunch club available, afternoon sessions run on a Wed and Thur until 3.15pm. Toddler & baby group each Tuesday 9.30-12pm Large garden area available for play. Contact: 07546 571089.

SINNINGTON PRE SCHOOLOFSTED registered and inspected. Toddler group- Tuesday 10 - 11.30am. Pre -School - Monday 09.10-11.40am. Wednesday 09.10-11.40am Thursday 09.10-11.40am Friday 09.10-11.40am. Contact Kerry or Suzanne: 07799727656.

STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUPWe are a pre-school for children from 2-5 years. Ofsted inspected and LEA funded. Monday - Friday 9am-12pm (term time only). Wednesdays - 12.30 - 3.30pm Christ Church, Stockton Lane, York YO31 1JG.Contact Fiona: 07746 806426.

STRENSALL PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUPWe offer a natural transition from pre-school to school as we are situated next door to Robert Wilkinson School. Various sessions on offer in our newly refurbished setting. Pram Club/Messy’s (‘pay as you go’)– Fri 1.15 – 2.45pm. Rising 3’s – Mon, Tues & Thurs 1– 2.55pm. Pre-schoolers – Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri– 8.45– 12.45pm & Wed 10.45– 2.45pm.Contact Sarah: 01904 492937 or email [email protected].

TINY STEPS TODDLER GROUP Friday mornings 9.30am - 11am - £1 per session. The mums and tots

session will be run by the Stepping Stones staff in Hurst Hall. Children attending the toddler group will have priority on the Stepping Stones Pre-School waiting list. Contact: 01904 442826

TREASURE CHEST Haxby, Wigginton & Huntington. A group of local mums dedicated to promoting, supporting and encouraging breastfeeding All fully trained Peer Supporters. Meet every Mon 12.30 -1.30pm at Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby. Drop in facililty and we also welcome pregnant mums. Contact: www.treasurechest.org.uk or helpline:[email protected].

YORK FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE Parent /carer of a 0-19 year old get free, professional, helpful, and up-to-date information about. Finding and paying for childcare,free early education places for 3 and 4 year olds, returning to work, working in Early Years, family groups and activities, local parenting support. Contact: 01904 554628 or text ‘info’ to 07624 802244.

SCOUTS & GUIDES

2ND HAXBY & WIGGINTON SCOUT GROUPBoys & Girls age 6 to 14. Beavers: Mon & Thurs 6 - 7.15 pm. Cubs: Weds & Fri 6.30 - 8pm Scouts: Mon 7.30 - 9pm. Thurs. 7.45 - 9.15 pm. Contact Linda Parkinson: 01904 769167.

HAXBY MOOR GIRL GUIDINGGirls aged 5-14years old. Rainbows 5-7years Wednesday evenings. Brownies 7-10yrs on Mondays,Wednesday,Thursday evenings. Guides 10-14yrs old Monday, Thursday evenings. Units meet throughout Haxby & Wigginton. Contact Helen Feeten: 01904 762926

1ST HEWORTH SCOUT GROUPBoys and girls 8 to 14. Cubs: Tuesday 6.30pm - 8.15pm, Scouts: Friday 7pm - 9pm.Contact Matthew: 01904413882 or visit www.1st-heworth.org.uk

29TH YORK (HUNTINGTON ALL SAINTS) RAINBOWSEverything a Rainbow does helps her to develop and to think for herself, in a safe girl-only environ-ment. A girl can join Rainbows at any time after her fifth birthday. Most Rainbows move on shortly after their seventh birthday. Contact Stephanie Easton: 07875 541520

CHRISTCHURCH SCOUT GROUP (STOCKTON LANE)

Boys and Girls age 6 -14yrs. Bea-vers - Tuesday 6pm - 7pm. Cubs -Thursday 6.30pm - 8pm. Scouts- Friday 7pm - 9pm We are in need of leaders for the group.Contact Wendy Davis: 07808 882749

STOCKTON ON THE FOREST SCOUT GROUPBoys and Girls, age 6 to 14. Bea-vers: Mon 6 - 7pm. Cubs: Tues 6.45 - 8.15pm. Scouts: Fri 7 - 9pm. We are also in need of Leaders.Contact Kath Shapcott: 01904 421096.

AIR CADETS, EASINGWOLDA uniformed for ages 13-18 yrs. Tuesday evening at Easingwold and Friday evening at RAF Linton On Ouse in the gymnasium at 7.30-10pm. Minibus goes from the car park of The Cottage Inn in Haxby via Shipton by Bening-brough at 7pm. Range of activities from flying and gliding to target shooting and sport. £36 per quar-ter covers activities and uniform. Charity No. 1559/79 Contact: [email protected]

SOCIETIES

HAXBY & WIGGINTON PROBUS CLUBClub for retired people over 55 yrs. Meetings are held on 1st Tuesday of each month in the Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church Hall at 10am for 10.30am. Contact Mike: 01904 769507.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3AThe University of the Third Age (U3A) is a voluntary body of retired but active people who like to follow their interests and take up new ones. Courses are run free for the pursuit of new activities. Monthly meetings on the 3rd Friday of the month at 2pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Contact John: 01904 769618.

STRENSALL WOMEN’S INSTITUTEHuntington ladies most welcome. Contact: 01904 490758.

WIGGINTON & HAXBY OVER SIXTIESMeet the 1st Wednesday of each month at 2pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall. We have speakers, trips out, activity groups. Old and new members, also visitors are always welcome. Contact Lilian, Secretary: 01904 769993

WIGGINTON & HAXBY WOMEN’S INSTITUTERegistered Charity No. 1023129. Meet 2nd Thursday of the month at St. Mary’s Church Hall at 7.30 p.m. New, old members & visitors always welcome. Contact Mrs Graves: 01904 750570.



SPORTS CLUBS

BADMINTON CLUBPlay on a Friday night 6 -8pm at Joseph Rowntrees School. Contact Jean: 01904 760347.

DUNNINGTON SPORTS CLUBStarting Table Tennis- A six week course for absolute beginners. Contact Nick: 01904 481039 or Keith: 07770 874996 or [email protected] or [email protected]

HAXBY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUBFriendly, traditional karate club with a proud 30 year history. Train on a Monday and Thursday from 7pm – 9pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 2PL. Open to people of all ages and abilities whatever their fitness level. Contact Ian: 07909 991541or www.haxbykarate.co.uk or [email protected].

HAXBY TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUBRun 6 teams from the ages of 7-16 years. We need boys and girls to join us. All of our coaches are FA Coaching Level 1 trained and have been CRB checked. Train every Saturday 10.30 - 11.30am at Ethel Ward Playing Fields, Haxby. Looking for help with training, coaching and refereeing. Contact Neil: 01904 761908

HUNTINGTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUBCharter Standard football club meet the required FA coaching levels, CRB checked etc good facili-ties at Hopgrove sports ground on the Malton Road York, teams train and play home games. Contact Karl: 07896 674299 or [email protected].

HUNTINGTON CRICKET CLUBWe welcome new players of all abilities.Contact Jason: 07714471271

NEW EARSWICK CRICKET CLUBPlay in the York & District Senior League are recruiting both Senior and Junior players. Our indoor nets start at the end of Feb. Sports Fields, White Rose Avenue. Excel-lent playing facilities and a good after match social side. Contact Paul: 07533655470 or [email protected] or Matt: 07885282937 or [email protected]

HAXBY NETBALL CLUB…affiliated to England Netball. North Yorkshire Netball Academy League team & 4 teams in the York & District League. Youth section (Yr 7 upwards). Training on Mon even-ing at the Ethel Ward Playing Field

in summer, league season runs from Sept until March. Qualified tutor. Junior section trains every other Mon 6 -7:15pm. Coaches CRB checked. Contact the secretary, Alison: 01904 612268 or 07751 984840 or Val: 07708 050307.

HUNTINGTON MILLERS NETBALL CLUBWe are affiliated to England Netball and run 4 teams in the York and District League spread over the league’s 7 divisions and we are a CAPS accredited Club from England Netball. Contact Club’s secretary Pam: 07547 095 603 or junior section, Audrey Smith: 01904 761641.

NEW EARSWICK TENNIS CLUBJunior coaching on Thursday and Friday nights for 5-16 year olds. Adult coaching is held on Saturday afternoons. Run holiday camps, fun days, many social events and tournaments. Contact Joanne: 07835948593

PARTNERSHIP GYMNASTICS CLUBClasses for boys and girls from reception to year 10. Classes are held at various venues across York, Mon to Fri– venues include Arch-bishop Holgate’s School, Manor C of E School, Park Grove Primary school, Canon Lee School, Joseph Rowntree School and Huntington Secondary School. Partnership Gymnastics is affiliated to British Gymnastics, qualified coaches, CRB checked. Contact Ruth: 07886926420.

SANDBURN HALL BADMINTON CLUBSandburn Hall, Flaxton. Fridays 2 - 3.30pm All ages welcome. Contact Stephen: 01904 490440.

STRENSALL COMMUNITY YOUTH AND SPORTS ASSOCIATIONTennis Club - 3 newly surfaced ten-nis courts. Muga Pitch - The floodlit muga pitch is now available for hire for both 5 a sidefootball and netball.Contact: 07951 920308 or [email protected].

STRENSALL FOOTBALL CLUBAll of our coaches are FA coaching level 1 qualified and are CRB checked. Training is on Saturday mornings at Durlston Drive, Strensall.Contact Louise: 07801896698 or visit [email protected].

STRENSALL LAWN BOWLING CLUBFor all ages, a small and friendly club, welcome new members of any age; under 18s bowl free! Adults pay only £30 for the season,

which runs from April through to September. Entrance to our club is between house No’s 5–7 Park Gate near the terminus of the No 5 Bus. Provide Bowls and Coaching and 1 months free trial. Contact Annette, Secretary: 01904 492807

STRENSALL SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLSStrensall Village Hall, Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm. £10 annual fee, £2 subscription per session.Contact Jackie: 01904 492993.

TERRINGTON LAWN BOWLS CLUB Contact: 01653 619276 [email protected]

WIGGINTON BOWLING CLUBAll ages, welcome beginners & seasoned bowlers, we can lend woods. Adult cost 26yrs+, £56, £28 for 18 to 25yrs, free for under 18s. 2013 open from Saturday13th April to Saturday 14th Sept for so-cial bowling and league matches. Come along to our “Come and Try” day on Sunday 21st April from 2- 5pm.Contact Colin: 01904 760877 or [email protected]

WIGGINTON GRASSHOPPERSUnder 9s - looking for new players. Train every Wednesday 6-7pm. All coaches are CRB checked. Contact Richard, FA Level 1 instruc-tor: 07814 266987.

YORK HOTSHOTS CHEERLEADING CLUB Classes are held on a Wednesday evening during term time, at Archbishop Holgate’s School, Hull Road, York. The club is affiliated to British Gymnastics and is run by qualified coaches who have all been CRB checked. Also a club mark accredited club. Contact Anna: 07507638804 or e-mail [email protected].

VILLAGE HALL HIRE

FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY VILLAGE HALLRefurbished and central heated hall available for hire for events,parties, meetings, etc . Well sprung wooden floor for exercise and dancing, with kitchen and cloakroom facilities. £6 ph.Contact Fiona: 01904 468773.

HAXBY MEMORIAL HALLSituated in the heart of Haxby. Two meeting rooms and a large hall available for all non and license functions, meetings, leisure, fundraising and hobby groups. Registered with the Charity Com-mission for England and Wales - No. 508205.Contact www.haxbymemorialhall.org or ring the caretaker: 01904 764358.

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HALL46 Strensall Road, Huntington. Two rooms available for hire. Used by lots of diverse groups.Contact the Caretaker: 01904 760044.

OAKEN GROVE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE Ideal venue for children’s parties. Various room sizes for hire, a good kitchen/cafe area, conservatory, garden and a safe children’s play area, registered Charity Number 1105675. Reid Park, Haxby.Contact Paul: 01904 769176.

SAND HUTTON AND CLAXTON VILLAGE HALLThe ideal venue to hire for par-ties, meetings, celebrations etc. Large bright hall, meeting room, excellent kitchen facilities and cloakrooms. Contact: 01904 468001

STOCKTON-ON-THE-FOREST VILLAGE HALL To hire on regular or one-off basis, four different sized rooms suitable for various purposes including meetings, parties, exhibitions, dancing, wedding receptions and there is also a stage with full light-ing available and fully equipped kitchen. Packages for children’s parties up to the age of 12 are available.Contact: 01904 400409.

WALKING GROUPS

2ND SUNDAY RAMBLING CLUBWalks are usually 11miles long and within an hour from York. Coach collects us at Wigginton, Haxby, New Earswick and Clarence Street from 8.30am, introductory fare £5 for your first walk. On the 2nd Sunday of the month. Contact Helen: 01904 782891 or Hazel: 01904 760897.

WIGBY WALKERSWednesday walks from Wigginton Recreation Hall car park at 10am for a short drive and a 5-7 mile walk, stopping at a tea shop on the way home. Also have 6-8 mile walks on the 4th Sat of each month. Contact Joyce: 01904 762605.

YORK RAMBLERSWalks vary from 5 miles to 12 miles and some use public transport to get to the start of the walks. Contact The Secretary: 01904-628134 or www.yorkramblers.org.uk.


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Over the past two years many New Earswick residents have been talking about loneliness. A Joseph Rowntree research programme led to volunteers speaking to many local people about it. At many places in the village the volunteers set up their stall (often with their distinctive ‘washing line’) to get views and ideas. In Stage 1 the project focussed on questions, like – ‘Is there much loneliness in the village?’ (Answer - Yes), ‘What causes it? What sort of people are especially lonely?’ and so on. Then, in Stage 2, people were asked to suggest what could be done to help. Many suggestions, great and small, were made – and the volunteers ended up with a huge agenda for possible action.The project has now finished

its research phase, and the volunteers have formed themselves into an independent local group to try to do something concrete. The group is called NELLI. This stands, not for Nellie the Elephant, but for New Earswick Less Loneliness Initiative. However, elephants are usually not lonely, being animals that are very social and mutually supportive, so we could well aim to be more like them! It is, so far, a small group, so more people are needed, and would be warmly welcomed. If you feel you have a contribution to make, or just wish to know a bit more, please get in touch with the contact person named below.NELLI has already launched an ‘Under 5s Stay and Play’ scheme, at the Family Centre, called Earwigs. This is aimed at parents and carers with babies and

young children, and will encourage them to meet and make new friends. NELLI’s next plan is to run a Hobby and Craft Fair at The Folk Hall on 10th April from 2:00 p.m. This is in response to people who said there needed to be more ‘open’ community events, and that taking up new activities could be a way for lonely people (and others, of course) to meet new people. It will be attended by voluntary craft/ activity groups as well as commercial outlets. If you’d like to take up a hobby, learn a new skill, or just see what is happening in your area, do reserve the date and pop in if you can.

Lonely Elephants...?

Brought to you by NELLIAny questions, please contact Tracey 07580 071818.

'Hands-on' Hobby & Craft Fair

Wednesday 10th April at 2-7pm

at New Earswick Folk HallAdmission Free

Come and try out a new hobby or craft. Taster sessions will be provided free by local hobby, arts and crafts groups and there will

also be professional demonstrations. Have you ever tried….

Calligraphy, Sewing, Bee keeping, Photography, Singing or Tae Kwon Do? If not,

now is your chance to try these and many more including an opportunity to have a go

on our climbing wall.

Everyone welcome - we would love to see you!

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HOW?Swim as many lengthsas you can in 15minute segments –they all count!

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WHY?Take part in somethingfun, a little different,and help raise fundsfor Ryedale SpecialFamilies!

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