Northallerton InFocus Autumn 2016

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Green is the theme: Romanby WI is 90!

We look at how Romanby WI are celebrating their 90th birthday and how they plan to modernise the hall

Christmas Plants

A look at early plant preparation for Christmas

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10 local news 10 local news: 12 health & wellbeing: 14 events 16 events 16 new businesses

New businesses and services Rural Arts Autumn Village Hall events FEATURED

Romanby WI is 90!

Blue Cross

A seasonal update from the Blue Cross

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18 garden view: 20 education 22 local news: 24 28 health & wellbeing: 30 infocus local news: FEATURED

Ripon Art Show Returns

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Christmas Plants

A plea to teachers & parents

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Stretch it out!

Hambleton Forum Autumn schedule Events to enjoy this Autumn

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Blue Cross Update

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Hambleton Strollers programme Magazine Details & Index

Welcome to the Autumn issue As the nights start to draw in, we look ahead to some exciting news at Romanby WI, as they plan their 90th birthday and how the W.I hut will soon be developed and modernised. We also have news of the exciting Autumn schedule of events at the Forum and the Great North Art Show returns to Ripon.

If you have any news, events or stories of local interest, please feel free to send them to editorial@jkanorth.com I hope you all enjoy this issue and I’ll see you again in Winter.

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Christine Campbell | Editor InFocus Magazines are published in good faith and the editors cannot be held responsible in any way for inaccuracies in reports or advertising in reports or advertising that appear in this publication and the views of the contributors may not be the those of the editors. Adverts and advertisers appearing in the InFocus Magazines carry no implied recommendation from the magazine or the publishers. All rights reserved. All information is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to press. InFocus Magazines cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. infocus

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Terry, Nicola and daughter Samantha welcome customers new and old to visit the newly refurbished Oddfellows Arms. They are delighted to celebrate 1 year of running this popular and well-frequented pub.

We spoke to Terry to find out his plans for the pub, “Since taking over, we have enjoyed great support from existing customers and new ones too. There’s a great atmosphere in the pub and, as a family ourselves, we promote a friendly, family atmosphere. We are currently in the process of expanding our food menu and I’d advise anyone looking for Sunday lunch to book ahead! We have several sports teams associated with the pub and our upstairs function room is regularly booked for clubs and associations to hold

their meetings. We hope to attract more groups to use the Oddfellows for their meetings as we provide a private meeting room and several food and snack options.

The function room is also available to hire for Birthdays, Christenings and Wakes.”

The pub shows all live football matches through Sky and BT, whilst offering an upstairs pool room, also with a TV. Food is served 12-2pm (Wednesday – Sunday*) 251 High St, Northallerton DL7 8DJ Phone: 01609 259107 www.odd-fellows-arms.co.uk Find Us On Facebook

*Booking advised on Sundays

Village Halls Prepare For Another Show Stopping Season Village halls and community centres across North Yorkshire and East Cleveland are preparing to turn their venues into theatres for the evening!

Venue volunteers have been working with arts charity Rural Arts to curate a season of music, dance, theatre and children’s shows for rural communities across the region.

This autumn, venues such as Hart Village Hall, Hutton Rudby Village Hall, Masham Town Hall and many more will host professional performers as part of the Rural Arts ON Tour scheme which brings professional, affordable and exciting performance events to rural areas.

The autumn season runs from September to December and begins with music duo Cousin Jones at the Pickering Friends Meeting House, and ends with a family favorite- Jack and the Beanstalk by Pocket Panto.

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thanks to volunteers, who give up their time to bring arts to their local community.“We were very pleased with how things went and the audience we achieved for our first bit of performing arts at the village hall was incredible. The audience was so impressed” (village hall promoter).

Kali Theatre will be touring to four venues with their show My Big Fat Cowpat Wedding. You are invited to join the guests at Clare and Arjun’s wedding reception as they celebrate the comedy and confusion of a mixed marriage between a girl from the country and a boy from the city. “The comedy is just brilliant” (A Younger Theatre).

To see the full programme or purchase tickets visit www.ruralarts.org, phone 01845 526536 or pick up an ON Tour brochure at The Courthouse. Join the conversation online at @RuralArts #ONTour.

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New Studio Opening Soon in Northallerton As the opening of Holme Design’s new Northallerton kitchen studio approaches, we spoke to owners Haydn and Mel about the decision behind the new venture and their plans for the business.

“We’ve always had a lot of great customers come to our Bedale showroom from Northallerton,” says Mel, “So the idea behind the new studio was simple, engage with that customer base in Northallerton so that we have a visible presence in the town.

We are reducing their travel time and bringing our products and services to them. It’s a really exciting time and we are looking forward to welcoming customers new and old to the showroom. With the development work taking place in Northallerton close to our new showroom, we are anticipating large amounts of footfall and visibility to passing traffic. It’s great that we will be the only kitchen studio on the High Street. We have already received great support from customers who have seen the new studio being installed and have contacted us to say how delighted they are that we will soon be on Northallerton High Street.”

“The new premises are also ideal from a practical point of view,” adds Haydn,“We will be able to expand the product ranges we have available for customers to view and for an even greater choise we can invite customers to visit our larger Bedale showroom where they will also see our recently refurbished bathroom displays together with Karndean flooring.

It will also be great as a point of liaison in the project management stages as customers who may have originally booked with us in Bedale can pop into Northallerton to have a catch up and discuss the progress of their project.”

Opening in mid September and located near the lower side of the Town Hall, the new studio will feature kitchens ranges, as well as details of flooring and other interior services offered

by Holme Design.

Furniture Maker moves to Kirby Wiske We spoke to David Bass about locating his business to Sion Hill Hall at Kirby Wiske.

“I decided to locate the business at Sion Hill Hall due to the beautiful surroundings. The business is growing well and I wanted the premises to reflect that.”

items such as picture frames and mirrors, boxes, mantle pieces as well as solid oak furniture for the garden and conservatory. All the pieces can be delivered and fitted or just delivered free standing, or collected from the workshop at Sion Hill Hall.

For more details call David on: 07894 434112

Working closely with clients at every stage Foxtail build bespoke handmade pieces of furniture for every room in the home, including offices, libraries, bedrooms and kitchens, also producing smaller

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Green is the theme as the women of Romanby WI plan their 90th Birthday celebrations Founded in 1928 Romanby Women’s Institute will turn 90 in 2018. It is as popular now as ever, with 40 members aged in every decade from their 30’s right through to their 90’s. Based in a much loved green timber hall in Northallerton built in the 1930’s the current committee and membership are keen to give the hall a new lease of life to see it into the next 90 years.

Plans are currently underway with a view to submit a planning application for an extension with a small meeting room, an improved kitchen and storage space. As well as external insulation, air source heating and solar panels.

The renovation will also include an internal face lift. Although work is still in the early stages the WI are hoping to reach out to the local community who overlook the hall and use it.

In the coming weeks the Hall will be open every Thursday Morning from 9:30am11:30am. People interested in finding out more about the plans, how they can help, or both, are welcome to call in for a cuppa and a biscuit.

Long standing member and Romanby WI Treasurer, Margaret Whitehead said ‘We are very excited to be embarking on this journey to secure the hall’s future. We have ambitious

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plans to create a green and largely self-sufficient building. The hall might be painted green but it’s not very energy efficient, and we have a chance to change that. Making it a flagship building locally.

‘It’s going to take a lot of work, and a lot of money, but it is something we feel we must do to ensure the future of our WI as a community resource. We are working hard to raise some of the money ourselves but will be seeking match funding from external sources’

Spearheading the refurbishment campaign alongside Margaret is new member Caroline Bailey. She said ‘As a new member with young children I have found Romanby WI to be so friendly, supportive and vibrant. It’s such a big part of the local community, and it could do even more. Without a village hall Romanby could be lacking in communal spaces, but the WI Hall fills that gap. By improving the hall we aren’t just securing the future of the local WI but all of the groups who do, and could in the future, benefit from it.’

Romanby WI are currently working with local

architect Simon Hall on plans for the improvements. Once approved the funding application procedure can begin. Romanby WI is a charity, entirely run by volunteers.

The hall itself is an important part of the local community, providing space for many groups, including Northallerton & District Deaf Club, Over 60’s Group, two Art Groups, local toddlers, antenatal classes, fitness classes and much more. You can find out more about Romanby WI on their Facebook page or contact carolinebailey256@gmail.com

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Stretch it out

Stiffness, inflexibility, aches and pains… They may seem like an inevitable part of aging, particularly if you have a desk job. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Exercises such as pilates and yoga can really help to increase strength and flexibility. Physiotherapist and pilates instructor Sue Holmes explains, “Pilates and yoga are both fabulous exercise regimes to help increase the flexibility of your muscles. Both disciplines benefit you by actively working the muscles into an end range stretch, but yoga tends to encourage you to hold the positions for longer than pilates would.

Pilates and yoga are suitable for most people, whatever their age or level of fitness. The focus is on low-impact, slow movements. You’ll need comfortable clothing that allows you to move easily, and an exercise mat. Other equipment, such as a pilates ball, will usually be provided by the instructor, although you may want to invest in one to practice on at home.

A weekly workout is a great way to enhance your joint and muscle range of movement, which would not be gained by usual day-to-day activity alone.”

You should be able to find a class that specifically caters for beginners, and there are also several types of yoga classes available to choose from, including ashtanga, hatha and power yoga.

Key benefits of pilates and yoga include: • Improving and maintaining flexibility • Promoting better posture • Easing lower-back pain • Increasing the strength of core muscles • Improving balance and co-ordination • Reducing stress

Do choose your instructor wisely. It can be quite easy to hurt your back when exercising, if your instructor doesn’t guide you correctly.

Make sure your instructor is fully qualified and, if possible, ask current students for their opinions of the class, before you start.

Pilates and yoga can also help to realign any imbalances. We often favour one side of our body and over time this can limit our range of movement. For example, if you injure your leg, you may adjust your walk so that you’re favouring your good leg. Before long, this can become habit and lead to one side becoming weaker than the other.

Pilates and yoga can alert you to these types of imbalances, and help you to correct them.

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Don’t be put off by the images of size 10 twenty-somethings pulling impossible looking moves. You’ll find all ages, shapes and abilities in a class, and you won’t be expected to tie yourself in knots or push yourself past the point you’re comfortable with. Most people are far too busy trying to figure their own stretches out – they’re not interested in whether you have perfected your downward dog or not.

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Out & About

What’s On This Autumn

10th September The Carer (15)

Friday 9th September: 14:30 Sunday 11th September: 20:00 Sunday 18th September: 17:30

Sleeping Beauty - Fairytale Bal (U)

Friday 9th September: 17:30 Saturday 10th September: 14:30 Sunday 11th September: 14:30

Dance Young Aurora is cursed by the evil fairy as a child - she will sleep for 100 years on her 16th birthday until her one true loves wakes her with a kiss...

Thursday 29th September: 19:15

Up For Love (12A)

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (15)

Nine Lives (PG)

Friday 9th September: 20:00 Sunday 11th September: 17:30

Boxing Show

Activity The EBF return to The Forum for a night of Championship Boxing, a licensed bar and a charity raffle Saturday 10th September: 20:00

Turandot - On Sydney Harbour (U) Dance Turandot; The Puccini classic, the final opera from one of the greats Thursday 15th September: 19:30

Rat Pack - Vegas Spectacular

Music Purveyors of Cool Swing into town with - “The Greatest Music Of The 20th Century” Wonderful memories of classic Las Vegas Friday 16th September: 19:30

Robinson Crusoe 2016 (PG) Saturday 17th September: 14:30 Sunday 18th September: 15:00 Friday 23rd September: 17:30

Swallows & Amazons (TBC) Saturday 17th September: 17:30 Sunday 18th September: 20:00 Friday 23rd September: 14:30 Sunday 25th September: 17:30

NT Live The Threepenny Opera (15) Theatre Mack the Knife is back in town. A darkly comic new take on Brecht and Weill’s raucous musical broadcast live from the stage of the National Theatre.

Thursday 22nd September: 19:00

David Brent - Life on the Road (15) Friday 23rd September: 20:00 Sunday 25th September: 20:00 Friday 30th September: 20:00

Friday 30th September: 17:30 Sunday 2nd October: 20:00

The Sounds of Simon

Music As seen on BBC’s The One Show!

The Sounds of Simon is a tribute to the wonderful music of Simon and Garfunkel.

Saturday 1st October: 19:30

Ey Up, Stand Up

Comedy Kate Fox and friends take to the stage again in a comedy evening of spoken word.

Saturday 1st October: 19:30

Joe McElderry - Northern Light

Music Following Joe McElderry’s UK tour as Joseph in Bill Kenwright’s production of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Joe is excited to bring his brand new show to you. Joe, known for his 24k voice will take you on a musical journey that will appeal to everybody with this warm foot tapping family show.

Friday 7th October: 19:30

Captain Fantastic (TBC)

Saturday 8th October: 13:00 Sunday 9th October: 17:30 Friday 14th October: 14:30 Friday 14th October: 20:00

Ben Hur (TBC)

n Fundraising Sale & Coffee Morning 9am - 12.30pm Northallerton Town Hall.

Stalls include cakes, books and bric-abrac, adults’ and children’s tombolas, tea, coffee and bacon butties. In aid of Northallerton Hockey Club. .........................................................

10th - 11th September

n Hunton Steam Gathering Hunton, Bedale DL8 1QF. Steam Gathering. Ploughing match Sunday 11am.

Tel: 01325 717995 Email: nickwhite.wkd@btconnect.com www.huntonsteamgathering.co.uk .........................................................

11th September

n Lunch on Wensleydale Railway Enjoy a journey through the Yorkshire dales while enjoying lunch served at your table, consisting of sandwiches, sausage rolls, pork pies and a selection of cakes.

All being served on delicate vintage china. The train departs from Leeming Bar Station, please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The journey lasts a little more than 2 hours.

If you have dietary requirements please let us know before hand by calling 01677 425805 Leeming Bar Station: 12:15 to 15:00 £12 – £25 TICKETS .........................................................

11th September

n Live Music & Fine Food Carpenters Arms, Felixkirk, Thirsk.

YO7. Live music & our ‘Market Menu’ showcasing the best of the season’s produce. £12.95pp for 2 courses.

Tel: 01845 537369 email: enquiries@ thecarpentersarmsfelixkirk.com www.thecarpentersarmsfelixkirk.com .........................................................

13th September

n Northallerton Ramblers The Tees from Piercebridge 5 miles. (Leisurely) Evening stroll along south bank of Tees to Manfield from Piercebridge. 5pm Park Cadbury Arms

CP (DL2 3SG).

Tel: 01609 881659 www.northallertonramblers.org.uk .........................................................

19th September

n Nidderdale Show Pateley Bridge HG3 5BD. 7.45am - 6pm.

Free parking. Under 12s free.

Tel: 01969 650129 Email: info@nidderdaleshow.co.uk www.nidderdaleshow.co.uk .........................................................

19th September

n Thirlby Local History Group Thirlby Village Hall. Trials and Executions in York. A talk and film show by Karen Adams. 7.30pm. £3 including refreshments.

Tel: 01845 597077 .........................................................

22nd September

n Thirsk Museum Historial Talks The Talks are: 22nd September 2016 – The Thirsk Historical Play – by Keith Johnson 27th October 2016 – They put Thirsk on the Map – by David Tucker 24th November – Ever changing Face of Thirsk – by Tony Barton All Talks will be held in the Annex to the Town Hall in Thirsk and starts at 7.30pm.

For more information contact Thirsk Museum on: 01845 527707 .........................................................

24th September

n Craft Fair 10-4pm Northallerton Town Hall. Artisan bespoke craft fair with selected crafters from around the north east. .........................................................

29th September

n Northallerton Ramblers Grimwith Reservoir Walk. 10 miles (Moderate). From Burnsall to Grimwith Reservoir with return via Hartlington.

Some uphills, some downhills, some flats. 10am Burnsall bridge. (BD23 6BU).

Tel: Eric Smith 01845 537387 www.northallertonramblers.org.uk .........................................................

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29th September

n Northallerton Ramblers Great Shunner Fell & Lovely Seat. 9.5 miles (Strenuous). Meet south of Thwaite for hill climbing walk over Great Shunner Fell & Lovely Seat. 10am Meet small lay-by near Buttertubs road just south of Thwaite. (DL11 6DP).

Tel: Dave Taylor 01609 775387 www.northallertonramblers.org.uk .........................................................

30th Sept - 2nd October

n Northallerton Beer Festival Northallerton Town Hall.

Fri 6-11pm Sat 12-11pm Sun 12-4pm.

Joining us for the first time this year, and providing you with entertainment on Friday 30th September, we will be welcoming The Fargo Railroad Co. to Northallerton. .........................................................

11th October

n History Talk Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall, Thirsk Rd., Northallerton. Northallerton & District Local History Society. ‘Celebrating St. Cuthbert in photographs’. Presented

by Will Thackery. 7pm. .........................................................

14th October

n Northallerton Silver Band Concert Northallerton Silver Band will be performing their very popular “Last Night of the Proms Concert” in the Golden Lion Hotel, Northallerton at 7pm on Friday 14th October. Anyone who misses the Northallerton performance can catch it at Thirsk Town Hall on Saturday 22nd October at 7.30pm.

Tickets £7, available from Greensleeves and the Golden Lion Reception or White Rose Bookshop, Thirsk. Or by calling 01609 777272 .........................................................

14th - 16th October

n Pickering Wartime & 1940’s Weekend Pickering showground, Malton Road, Pickering YO18 8EA.

Tel: 07870 210365 Email: enquiries@pickering-1940s.com .........................................................

17th October

n Opera by satellite Galtres Centre, Easingwold YO61 3AD. Cosi Fan Tutti by satellite from the Royal Opera House. 6.30pm.

Tel: 01347 822472 .........................................................

24th - 29th October

n Theatre: Sister Act Northallerton Musical Theatre Company are staging “SISTER ACT” at The Forum, Northallerton 24th to 29th October 2016 at 7.30 p.m. This show tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look - a convent! Come along and see what happens next!

Ticket prices range from £8 to £14 and are available by telephoning 01609 770936 or from the Forum Tel. 01609 776230 or on their website: www.forumnorthallerton.org.uk .........................................................

Northallerton Striders 10th September SALTBURN

18th September AYSGARTH

23rd September SUTTON BANK

Full details available at: www.northallertonstriders.org.uk .........................................................

Please note: the editors cannot be held responsible for any changes to events listed.

Please contact event organisers directly.

All events correct at time of going to press.

Saturday 8th October: 16:00 Sunday 9th October: 20:00 Friday 14th October: 17:30

N Country Theatre The Wish House Theatre A sinister story of superstition sacrifice and dirty laundry Saturday 15th October: 19:30

For more details and more events visit:

www.forumnorthallerton.org.uk The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton, DL6 1LP

01609 776230 info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk

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Great Art in the Cathedral: The Great North Art Show www.greatnorthartshow.co.uk

Ripon Cathedral: 3 – 25 September 2016 The Great North Art Show features 300 artworks by 50 of the UK’s finest contemporary painters, sculptors, printmakers and photographers, all displayed in the fabulous setting of Ripon Cathedral.

Discover exciting new talent showcased alongside more established artists in this popular exhibition which showcases the wealth of talent in the North of England. The scale of the cathedral allows for a collection of work to be shown by each artist rather than simply an individual piece.

This breathtaking array of art will range from brilliantly realised bronze equine heads by sculptor Joseph Hayton who originally trained as a stonemason, to the conceptual screenprinted illustrations of Katie Edwards and stunning black and white photography which reflects

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Lucy Saggers’ fascination with rural life capturing the ordinary moments that often go unseen. This is also an opportunity to view a body of work by guest artist, printmaker Catherine Sutcliffe Fuller, including pieces created during her residency for Hiscox Insurance, through which she has been documenting the clearance of a historical site and construction of a new and modern office building in York since 2014.

The 2016 Great North Art Show opens on Saturday 3 September and runs until Sunday 25 September.

Entry to the Cathedral and exhibition is free and all artworks are for sale.

Visit: www.greatnorthartshow.co.uk for more details or follow on Facebook /GreatNorthArtShow or twitter @ GreatNorthArtSh

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GARDEN VIEW

Christmas

Garden Preparation

I’m going to say the ‘C’ word...it’s very naughty of me

You need to buy ‘prepared’ bulbs which have

I know. But the children are back in school so won’t

been heat-treated to make them flower be-

hear me...here goes...forgive me...Christmas!

fore Christmas. I tend to plant one variety per pot because I think that provides more

Before you all pelt me with clay flowerpots just hear me

impact but you can plant to suit your own

out. A little advance planning now and when skies are

tastes.

dark and the north wind blows you’ll reap the benefits of my advice, I promise.

I use a nice 15cm / 6 inch pot with drainage holes (so there’s no danger of water-

Everyone knows about potted hyacinths, ubiquitous

logging) and fill it with soil-less multipur-

during the festive period. They smell heavenly but let’s

pose compost. I cram as many bulbs in

face it everyone has them and they’re a bit old-hat. I

as I can, leaving just the pointy bit of

have the answer: scented narcissi. To my mind they’re

the bulb protruding.

more elegant and fit better into contemporary homes.

The two varieties I grow are Paper White, which is my

Then I water them and keep them in a

favourite, because it’s white and so seems to fit in with

cool dark place until the flower shoots

the whole Christmas theme, and Grand Soleil d’Or for

are visible.

when I need a sunnier, yellow bloom.

Within a fortnight of bringing them into a warm room they will flower.

Both varieties have tiny flowers, clustered at the top

Have some split green canes on hand

of straight, long stems and, if planted now they will be

with some twine so if the stems need

in flower before Christmas. I tend to plant a few pots

support you can provide it. Then just

now (they’re great as economical gifts for those hard-

sniff and enjoy.

to-buy-for elderly relatives) plus a pot per week for myself between now and the end of October so I can have

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the luxury of scented bulbs continuously in flower for a couple of months during the bleak winter period.

Checklist to keep your garden looking great this Autumn

Planting & Transporting work Autumn is a really good time for transplanting work because the soil has sufficient moisture thanks to regular rain showers. The ground is still warm from the summer, therefore the plants still have enough time to get used to their new position and form new roots.

This means new plants can also be planted in the autumn with no need to worry. This is the last chance before

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the winter to bring a bit of colour into the garden. Roses, for example, should be planted ideally in Autumn, before the first ground frost.

Planting bulbs Bulbs can also be planted in autumn so their flowers germinate from the soil at the right time in spring to delight you with their blaze of colour.

The right position is crucial for the heralders of spring to thrive and flower. Most like fresh, moist soil in

spring, but during their dormant period in summer the soil can be dry and porous. Bulbs should be planted in the ground at a depth of two to three times their height. The GARDENA bulb planter provides an easy way of making a sufficiently large and deep hole. You then place the bulbs in the ground with their tip facing upwards, cover them with the soil from the planter, and press down.

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A plea to all Parents & Teachers:

A Good Read The Snowman

“Please ease off!”

n Jo Nesbø

A bit of a different novel this time and a genre that is growing in popularity these days: Nordic noir.

‘The Snowman’ is about as far from Miss Marple as you can get and will appeal to fans of Stig Larsson’s ‘Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’.

Nesbø is the creator of Harry Hole, an ex-alcoholic detective from Oslo.

Hole became famous when he was sent to Australia to help solve the murder of a Norwegian citizen. This sealed his reputation upon his return to Norway: a country lacking in serial killers. Until the events of ‘The Snowman’.

In this, the seventh Harry Hole book, women start to go missing from the Oslo area. They all have one thing in common: they are all married. In each case there doesn’t seem to be any reason why these women would go missing. Marital status alone is not enough to make a connection but in these snowy regions of Northern

Europe there is one more similarity between the cases. In each case a snowman appears at the murder scene.

This is an engrossing novel which draws you, not only into the case, but into Hole’s life in the capital of Norway. As in all of Nesbø’s novels, the city of Oslo and the surrounding areas come to life almost as if they were characters in their own right. Hole is far from a hero, his character flaws are ever present and conflict between him and his colleagues is a common theme.

As with many novels in this genre life is shown, warts and all, and it makes for a novel that is dark, bleak, alien, and yet one you will struggle to put down.

Titanic: An Edwardian Girl’s Diary 1912 n Ellen Emerson White There can be very few adults who have not heard of the sinking of the Titanic on its maiden voyage in 1912 and for young readers this novel offers an introduction to this key historical event which changed the safety measures on ships for ever.

The ‘My Story’ books are diaries which help to teach children of key events in British history. In this novel 12-year-old Margaret Anne Brady is an orphan who dreams of escaping her life. Following the death of her father five years earlier she was left at the orphanage by her older brother as he had to go to America to seek a new life and could not take her with him.

Ever since then she has dreamed of being reunited with him. So she cannot believe her luck when she is chosen to accompany wealthy

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American Mrs Carstairs across the Atlantic.

Finally, she can be reunited with her brother.

But their passage is booked on The RMS Titanic.

This floating microcosm of all layers of British society is about to meet its demise and change the lives of many, including Margaret. With vivid descriptions of life aboard the ship, with its crisp white tablecloths, the reader is transported back to the Edwardian era where she learns that class is everything and decides if you live or die.

By Willow Coby

Over the years many GCSE students have complained to me that they cannot go by a single day without one teacher or parent reminding them about the forthcoming examinations that they will be sitting in the months ahead. It plays on their minds and they resent the perpetual reminders.

I can thoroughly understand the concerns of both parents and teachers. The parents are fearful of their protégés’ failing in life and the teachers; who are under intense pressure to produce successful examination results; inadvertently passing on their worries and concerns to their students. This approach is counterproductive. It has been reported by the media that more teenagers than ever are admitting that they are struggling with mental health issues including depression, eating disorders and anxiety. This situation is being carried on when our youngsters progress to university. The University of Reading says there has been a 20% year-on-year increase in students wanting help from counsellors.

Society is becoming more aware of the increasing demands on our young students which are not helped by the consistent changes in our education system. For example the Year 11 students will sit the new GCSE 9-1 examinations in Maths and English next summer which have been deliberately produced to become more rigorous.

Yes, most adults who have sat examinations in the past will state that they felt exactly the same when they were teenagers, but what is new is that the introduction of social media is amplifying the anxiety in the minds of students as they continually discuss their situation. What we need to do is ease the pressure

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Information for Parents: Be aware of the following changes in the forthcoming academic year • Y10 Students – Commencement of the first teaching of the new GCSE 9-1 Examinations in the sciences, languages, history, geography, art, drama, food, music, Physical Education and Religious Studies.

All to be examined in 2018.

• Y11 students: The first sitting of the new GCSE 9-1 Examinations in English Language, Literature and Mathematics to be examined in 2017.

• Y12 Students: AS Levels of the following subjects to be first examined in 2017 and commencement of teaching of A Level subjects to be first examined in 2018 include – languages, Dance Drama and Theatre, Geography, Music, Physical Education and Religious Studies.

For Teachers • I know that you are doing above and beyond the call of duty.

• I know that you enter the classroom with relaxed smiles on your faces and have laughs with your classes and that you are striving to come up with new methods to help your students learn.

• I know that you do your very best for each student.

Now see how long you can go in lessons without a mention of that dreaded four letter word “EXAM” and relieve your students of a small amount of additional stress.

Wishing you all a successful academic year.

Useful internet sites www.educationsupportpartnership. org.uk www.youngminds.org.uk www.mind.org.uk John Harris

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For a stroke of luck:

Stroke a black cat!

Blue Cross takes in more black and black and white cats than any other colour combination and sadly they seem to be the most overlooked and are homeless for longer than other colours like ginger, tabby and tortoiseshell.

It may be that black cats are not as visible in their cattery, especially if they are a bit shy. There are also lots of superstitions around black cats and their association with witches – especially at this time of year!

Cats are considered both lucky and unlucky, depending on where you come from. Common myths about black cats include:

• It is good luck if a black cat crosses your path in the UK and Japan, but

in the US and much of Europe it means bad luck is on the way • In Germany it depends which direction a black cat walks in front of you. Left to right means good times ahead, but walking the other direction means the opposite • Italians believe that if a black cat jumps on the bed next to a sick person, the person will soon die • If a black cat appears on your doorstep in Scotland it means you’re coming into money • In China, some believe black cats to be bringers of poverty

At Blue Cross we just think black cats are beautiful and just as affectionate and loving as other coloured cats.

Opening Hours Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00am–5.00pm Animal viewing times: 10.00am–4.00pm.

Mondays and bank holidays: closed Address Parklands, Station Road, Topcliffe, Thirsk, YO7 3SE Tel: 0300 777 1540 Fax: 0300 777 1541 Email: thirsk@bluecross.org.uk

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Protect your pet from firework fears With autumn nights soon drawing in we often talk to pet owners whose cats or dogs are terrified of the flashes and bangs fireworks celebrations bring.

If your pet gets worried around this time of year check our advice at www. bluecross.org.uk or pop into the centre for a free leaflet.

If you would like to find out more about Blue Cross in Thirsk, have an hour or two to volunteer at the centre or would like to make a donation to the charity’s work please contact the centre on 0300 777 1540, email thirsk@ bluecross.org.uk, or join us on Facebook. ...................................................................................................................

Your local Blue Cross is on Station Road, Topcliffe, YO7 3SE, 0300 777 1540.

All pets at the centre are featured on the Blue Cross website www.bluecross. org.uk or why not join us on Facebook?

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Yorkshire Sky

Rosetta space craft scheduled for landing on to Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko on 30th Sept The Rosetta mission is a European Space Agency project which was launched in March 2004. In August 2014 Rosetta became the first spacecraft to orbit a comet, and in November 2014, Rosetta dropped its lander named Philae onto the surface of the comet. During this time Philae has made intermittent contact with Rosetta which has continued to orbit the comet.

The collected information has then been relayed by Rosetta to Earth.

Rosetta approaching Comet 67P/ChuryumovGerasimenko (Image courtesy of European Space Agency)

The comet, Rosetta and Philae orbited the Sun in August 2015 and are now approaching Jupiter on their way towards the outer solar system. This has resulted in significantly reduced solar power required to operate the craft and its instruments.

For technical reasons Philae has stopped making contact with Rosetta which is scheduled to end its historic mission by landing onto the comet’s surface after having completed 80% of the mission’s scientific undertakings. During the descent Rosetta will make many final measurements including very high resolution imaging which will give valuable close up data of the surface of the comet. Once the orbiter reaches the surface, communications will cease bringing the mission to an end.

For detailed information: http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/ Space_Science/Rosetta

Astro News:

HAMBLETON STROLLERS WALKING FOR HEALTH

European spacecraft to reach Mars in October

The first mission of the ExoMars programme, is scheduled to arrive at Mars in October 2016, and consists of a Trace Gas Orbiter plus an entry, descent and landing demonstrator module, known as Schiaparelli. The main objectives of this mission are to search for evidence of methane and other trace atmospheric gases that could be signatures of active biological or geological processes and to test key technologies in preparation for ESA’s contribution to subsequent missions to Mars.

For detailed information: http://exploration.esa.int/ mars/46124-mission-overview/

Sky Diary

September 8th: At 21.00 hours Mars, Saturn and the Moon are close together.

September 9th: At 21.00 hours Mars can now be seen below the Moon with Saturn further West.

September 16th: A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs reaching a maximum at 19.55 hours. This is when the Moon passes through the outer portion of the Earth’s shadow and may therefore appear to be slightly dimmer than usual.

September 29th: At 06.00 hours Mercury can be seen close to a slim crescent Moon rising in the East.

September 22nd: Autumn Equinox (the point at which the Sun is directly over the equator in its journey south) occurs at 15.21 hours.

October 3rd: At 19.00 hours the Moon is close to Venus towards the South West.

October 30th: British Summer Time ends (clocks are put back 1 hour)

September 2016 Meet at 10.15 for Walks to start at 10.30 a.m.

Pick up a leaflet at GP Surgeries, Tourist Points, Libraries, Hambleton Council offices or call 01609 771624 for more information

SEPTEMBER 2016 Tuesday 6th: Northallerton Mayford House Surgery Tuesday 6th: Easingwold Galtres Centre Tuesday 6th: Carlton Lordstones Cafe Wednesday 7th: Stokesley Public Car Park Co-op Wednesday 7th: Thirsk Swimming Pool Thursday 8th: Bedale Leisure Centre Monday 12th: Great Ayton Library Tuesday 13th: Northallerton Mowbray House Surgery Wednesday 14th: Stokesley Health Centre Wednesday 14th: Thirsk Tourist Information Centre Thursday 15th: Bedale Leisure Centre Friday 16th: Northallerton Hambleton Leisure Centre Monday 19th: Great Ayton Library Tuesday 20th: Northallerton Mayford House Surgery Tuesday 20th: Easingwold Galtres Centre Tuesday 20th: Swainby Cod Beck Wednesday 21st: Stokesley Public Car Park Co-op Wednesday 21st: Thirsk Swimming Pool Thursday 22nd: Bedale Leisure Centre Monday 26th: Great Ayton Library Tuesday 27th: Northallerton Mowbray House Wednesday 28th: Stokesley Health Centre Wednesday 28th: Thirsk Lambert Medical Centre Thursday 29th: Bedale Leisure Centre Friday 30th: Northallerton The Forum

Meteor Showers (dates show the maximum peaks): September 15th: Alpha Aurigids October 21st: Orionids October 23rd/24th: Southern Taurids John Harris

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