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I hope you all enjoy this issue and I’ll see you again in Summer. Best wishes,
Christine Campbell | Editor
Spring is definitely in the air and it will soon be time to get outside and make the most of it!
Did you know that May is National Walking Month? So that will definitely be the time to dust off your walking boots and enjoy the countryside. And why not raise some money for Open Country at the same time?
The Nidderdale Charity Walk and Run is on Sunday 14th May and registration is now open. Click on the link for all the information you will need. There is a choice of different routes of varying lengths, so there’s something for everyone. You can also choose whether you want to walk or run.
The Rotary Club of Harrogate organise this event each year to raise money for local charities. We would be most grateful if you could use this opportunity to raise funds for Open Country, whilst
having a great day out in the fresh air. Open Country is a registered charity which supports our local disabled community to access the countryside by offering a wide range of different outdoor activities. It can be difficult for people living with disabilities to safely get out and about, but with our fully accessible minibuses and team of trained staff and volunteers we make sure that the outdoors can be enjoyed by everyone. Have a look on our website to find out more: www.opencountry.org.uk
If you would like to help us continue with the great work that we do, please join us on Sunday 14th May and do something great, for you and for us!
Please contact us for more information:
Open Country Community House 46 East Parade Harrogate HG1 5LT Tel: 01423 507227 www.opencountry.org.uk
Northallerton and The Dales Samaritans is your local branch, and we need your help to ensure we remain open. We are setting a ‘red hot’ fundraising challenge open to individuals or teams.
We are holding a spectacular Firewalk Event, using a national company Time4Change, at Northallerton Rugby Club on Saturday 1st April 2023. We have space for up to 100 participants who are willing to walk on hot coals. Full training will be given before the walk, and we hope you brave ‘soles’ will find it an empowering experience. It will be a fun evening; the bar will be open, and we hope your family and friends will join us to cheer you on!
A hog roast will be available direct from Hog Roast Catering at £6.50 per person and there will be a vegetarian option. Should we have inclement weather, the Firewalk can still happen, and the Rugby Club has room for all to find shelter.
We are a small rural branch, one of more than 200 Samaritans branches across the UK and Ireland, and we
have been supporting the North Yorkshire community since 1964. We are not able to be open all the time, but the need is great, and we take around 500 calls each month. All money raised at the Firewalk will help us be there for anyone who finds themselves in emotional distress and needs someone to talk to, in complete confidence, without judgement, whether on the ‘phone, by email, by letter, messaging or in person.
If you or your team are ready to ‘brave the blaze’, please, email fundraising@ samaritans-northallerton.org or call 07896 626016. After registering, you will receive a welcome pack with details of how to create your page on our fundraising platform, and a sponsor form should you prefer, then you are all set to start fundraising!
• Registration fee is: £25 nonrefundable
• Minimum sponsorship is £150 per person
Don’t miss out on this bucket list challenge!
To take part in this ‘bucket list’ challenge, sign up at our website (see below) or email Elsa Taylor at: fundraising@samaritansnorthallerton.org
Register now
It costs £25 per person to secure your place and all we ask is that you please raise a minimum of £150 in sponsorship. Teams or individuals welcome
Workshops for Adults...
Mosaic Mirror - £65
Saturday 18th March
In this workshop you’ll learn how to create a mosaic border around a mirror using the direct method.
Fabric Treasure Chests - £42
Wednesday 19th April
In this workshop you will learn basic fabric sculpting techniques, and use materials and embellishments to decorate a small treasure chest.
Basics for Beginners...
Printmaking (4 Weeks) - £90
Saturday 15th April to 6th May
The Mowbray Singers will perform the popular sacred cantata Olivet to Calvary by John Maunder in St Oswald’s Church, Sowerby on Saturday 1st April 2023 at 7:30pm.
This sincere and dedicated work recalls the scenes which mark the last few days of Christ’s life on Earth. Admission is £8 with under 16s free
The concert is in support of the appeal for Herriot Hospice@The Lambert
Join us in The Courthouse for creative activities, a perfect gift or even just a bite to eat! Rural Arts, The Courthouse, Westgate, YO7 1QS. Café and shop open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-4pm. For more information visit: www.ruralarts.org
Opera for the People
Join Nicola Mills, a world-class soprano, for an intimate evening of Opera and crossover music, in her own unique style
Stillington Village Hall, 16th March
Kilburn Institute, 23rd June
Sync or Swim
Join two dancers diving into a synchronised swimming routine on a day trip to the seaside – remaining in full competition mode!
Grantley Village Hall, 22nd April
Terrington Village Hall, 23rd April
The Courthouse, 26th April
Newton Le Willows Village Hall, 28th April
Maddie Morris
Maddie Morris is a contemporary, political folk singer from Leeds, who uses her music to engage audiences and open discussion around various forms of social exclusion.
Stillington Village Hall, 26th May
Grantley Village Hall, 27th May
East Cowton Village Hall, 28th June
Heart and Craft
Enjoy a free arts and crafts activity for Over 70s in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
For more information visit: www. ruralarts.org/whats-on/
The Forum, Northallerton 27th to 29th April 2023 at 7.30pm
Ticket prices range from £14 to £16 and are available from the Forum on 01609 776230 or on line at www.forumnorthallerton.org.uk
Come and join Northallerton Musical Theatre Company on a musical journey round well loved Disney music - incorporating medleys from some of the older Disney favourites along with the newer ones such as “Encanto”, “Toy Story” etc. A fun packed evening guaranteed to have everyone singing all the way home!
Keen gardeners will be looking forward to getting back outdoors but those with pets should think twice before adding certain plants and flowers to their garden.
Tulips can irritate your dog’s mouth and gastrointestinal tract. Normally they will only experience drooling, being sick and diarrhoea, but heart problems and difficulty breathing are also signs of tulip poisoning.Daffodils are poisonous to dogs if they eat the bulbs or flowers, or drink water from a vase with daffodils in. They can give your dog an upset stomach, make them vomit, and make them very sleepy and wobbly. A dog that’s been poisoned by daffodils might also have fits.
Bluebells, rhododendrons and the leaves and seeds of foxgloves are also toxic and can even be fatal so avoid planting in your garden and make sure dogs don’t consume any of these plants when out and about. Lilies are highly toxic to cats. Cats may want to eat them or if they brush past them in pollen they can easily absorb the poison when they groom.
Be aware at Easter that dogs will try and steal chocolate and eat it. While delicious, it is poisonous to them and cats too. It contains a chemical, theobromine, which is a bit like caffeine and is toxic to dogs and cats. As a general rule, the darker the chocolate, the higher the levels of theobromine become. It really is best to avoid your pets getting access to any sort of chocolate.
If you think your dog has been poisoned by anything, you need to act quickly and contact your vet as soon as your pet shows signs of being ill or behaving differently. If you have seen your dog eat something that they shouldn’t, don’t wait for symptoms to appear. Call your vet immediately and ask for their advice.
Further information about plants and foods poisonous to pets is available on the advice pages of the Blue Cross website.
To find out more about pets needing a loving home at Thirsk, how to donate towards their care or to volunteer for Blue Cross contact the centre on 0300 777 1540, email thirsk@bluecross.org.uk or visit www.bluecross.org.uk.
When we rented a house in the South of France one summer, there was a peach tree in the garden and the owner invited us to help ourselves. We have never eaten so many sweet, ripe peaches. Nothing in the supermarkets here has ever compared to those fat globes of nectar.
A few years ago, I discovered that it was possible to grow peaches in this country too, with a few caveats. In the far South it’s possible to grow them against a south, or south-west-facing wall. Further up the country we need the help of a conservatory or a large greenhouse. The reasons for this are threefold: peach trees tend to flower very early, around February, when the UK can still suffer sharp frosts in the mornings; they also develop fungal diseases if the weather is too cold and damp and finally, our short summers generally don’t give enough time for the fruits to ripen. But if you have that south-facing wall or conser-
vatory and would like to have a go at growing peaches (and who wouldn’t?) read on.
‘Peregrine’ is a white-fleshed peach quite wellsuited to the English climate (the above warnings notwithstanding) though generally best grown under cover. ‘Rochester’ is a very reliable yellow variety that gives good harvests of large fruits in August. It also has the advantage of being a late bloomer, making it less susceptible to frost damage. If space is limited, which it often is in a conservatory, choose a plant grafted on to dwarf rootstock. Peaches are best grown as a fan. Fasten horizontal wires to the wall at 30cm intervals to allow the stems to be tied in and spaced out evenly. The plant should be positioned about 25cm from the wall with branches sloped towards it, and if planted directly into the soil, this should be enriched with well-rotted manure or compost. If planted into a pot, make it as large and deep as the space will allow. When the flow-
ers appear, cover the plant with a light fleece at night to protect the blossom. Because of the lack of natural pollinators early in the year you can help things a long by using a long dry paintbrush to dust pollen from one flower to another. Then water the plant regularly and feed with tomato food through the summer to keep it healthy. Prune any branches that grow out away from the wall, and also remove any that overcrowd the framework. Cut some old and fruited lateral shoots out each year to allow new ones to take their place.
It might take a couple of years but with a little care and attention and a smidge of luck you will be able to reap the reward of harvesting your own peaches. There are few activities quite as delightful!
Happy gardening.
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