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welcome to the Summer issue of Northallerton infocus

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New To Northallerton

We showcase several new, local businesses

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Hambleton Strollers

Get your walking boots on with our list of Summer walks

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Urgently Seeking Donations

British Heart Foundation appeals to local residents

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Competition Time!

Your chance to win tickets to see “I Met a Man Who Wasn’t There”

Also in this issue...

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20 local news

Tax Tips for Selling Your Home

Two Northallerton Residents Trek the Sahara

12 finance Funding Long Term Care

18 -19 leisure Summer Events

20 - 21 local news Northallerton Carnival

24 garden Put the ‘buzz’ back in your garden

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Tax Tips for Selling your Home

• Part 2

• Part of your house is being used as an office If you use any part of your property for business then you may wish to ensure that no part of the premises is used exclusively for business purposes. So if you do work in one room, by making sure that the room has dual purpose (business and personal), there’ll be no tax on it.

If any part of the garden is used for business while you own the property then consider if the use can be reversed prior to sale and ensure you have evidence of this.

• You’ve rented out your Home If your home or part of it is rented out while you own it – you may be expected to pay CGT. The tax liability may be minimal but the calculations can be quite complex. If a small part of your home (like one room) is rented out while it is your main residence, you might also be entitled to “rent a room relief.” You could get rental income up to £4250 annually, tax free.

• You have more than one home For tax purposes, you are only allowed one main residence and married couples or civil partners are only entitled to one main residence.

You have two years after acquiring your second property to consider making an election for the new property to be your main home for tax purposes. You’re entitled to change your mind within defined deadlines, so you can elect the first property to become your main home again.

Providing care is taken, it may be possible to wipe out significant amounts of Capital Gains Tax on the second property when it’s sold.

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Peter Tarren For business planning and tax advice call Peter on: 0845 330 0451 or email him at: p.tarren@euraaudituk.com or drop in at: 87 South Parade, Northallerton

If you and your partner both own properties when you get together consider which property should be elected as your main residence to help minimise Capital Gains Tax on the eventual sale of one property.

Now this may sound like expensive damage control but if you do miss the deadline for making a claim, acquiring a third property starts the clock again and a claim can be made for any of your properties within two years of the third property being acquired.

• You’re getting Separated or Divorced Whether you’re married or in a civil partnership, the cost of breaking-up can make things worse if you ignore tax.

As you know, while you are together all transfer of assets are usually free of CGT irrespective of what money passes

between you. But once one of you leaves the family home this tax exemption is lost after the end of the tax year in which you separate. This can mean unexpected tax liability on the eventual sale or transfer of the property.

You may alleviate this by a Revenue concession, but not always. So, if you are separating, take advice early and ensure that unexpected tax bills don’t arise.

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New & exciting businesses come to

Northallerton & surrounding areas this Summer

New Businesses we’re introducing:

• Planet Jewels Accessories

A chic, unique boutique!

Nestled in 14 Millgate, Thirsk, Planet Jewels Accessories boasts a vast selection of unique handbags and fashion accessories. This small but relaxed shop offers customers the opportunity to browse unique, special handbags, jewellery, accessories, fashion jewellery and much more, all at affordable prices, typically £5 - £50.

• Terry Dicken Windows

Manageress Sue Bell tells us more, “Planet Jewels Accessories offers the people of Thirsk and the surrounding areas the chance to browse locally the special and unusual boutique handbags and jewellery amongst nice, carefully selected everyday fashion jewellery. We want to assist customers in finding that perfect item and to enjoy shopping with us.”

Having recently added Whitby Jet to their range, we’re sure Planet Jewels Accessories will be a huge success.

Planet Jewels Accessories 14 Millgate, Thirsk | 01845 524908 www.planetjewelsaccessories.co.uk

• Yorkshire Building Society • Philippa Hall - p10 • Delicious - p10 • Rooms By Design - p11 • Jason Hammond Joinery -p11

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The Name You Can Trust...

Today Mark Dicken runs the well known Stokesley home improvement company, ‘Terry Dicken Windows’ which was originally established in 1978 and named after his father, Terry Dicken.

Since taking over the business in 1996, when Terry decided to retire, Mark developed and diversified his business by introducing the manufacture and fitting of kitchens, bedrooms and home studies to the existing range. He gathered around him an experienced team of people, all keen to provide the kind of service with which the Dicken family is renowned. The success of the business is based on quality and the loyalty of customers who come back time and time again and recommend family and friends.

Terry Dicken Windows supply and install an extensive range of products throughout Stokesley and the surrounding areas and are now expanding into Northallerton with a brand new double glazing showroom at the Omega Business Village on Thurston Road which will be open in time for the spring season. Peter Marshall has joined the long established team to head up the new showroom and is currently overseeing the installation of full-size samples to enable customers to see first hand the quality of goods on offer. All products fully comply with current regulations and incorporate the latest features to ensure maximum energy saving and noise reduction features. These products include windows, doors, conservatories, porches, roofline

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products, and much more, all manufactured to the highest standards and fitted by their own experienced installers with the requisite speed and efficiency the company is known for.

They have recently extended their established range of products to include electrically operated, insulated garage doors and an example of these will be on display in the showroom which will be in full working order with colour and texture samples also available. Also on offer is a full range of paving and decking for the garden.

This was introduced initially to compliment the conservatory installation projects and has developed into a stand alone service which is offered as part of the extended range, together with small building projects such as garage conversions and single storey extensions.

If you can’t wait for the opening call on 01642 710264 and they will be happy to advise you.

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More new Businesses!

A perfect fit for Northallerton!

Philippa Hall, the Lingerie Specialists, have recently opened their first shop in Northallerton.

The team are dedicated to providing quality lingerie that makes women look and feel special, whatever the occasion. Philippa Hall offers one of the most extensive ranges of quality brands and products for women of all ages and body shapes.

Since opening in April, customers have seen Philippa Hall as a welcome addition to Northallerton’s High Street, saying it gives them another reason to shop locally.

All of the professionally trained consultants pride themselves on offering expert help and advice to every customer. As an independent business we are able to provide a unique and personal shoppping experience that women really appreciate. As well as Lingerie,an extensive range of high quality swimwear and nightwear is also available.

More details please visit: Philippa Hall 127 High Street Northallerton, DL7 8PQ Tel: 01609 258001

Deliciously different…

The modern fast food restaurant with stylish decor and delicious food.

Situated opposite the Hambleton Forum car park on East Road, Delicious offer diners in Northallerton something a little different when it comes to fast food. The stylish décor and creative menu ensures visitors will instantly feel comfortable and ready to browse the extensive menu.

Through research and, combined with their knowledge of the fast food industry, the owners at Delicious have created a diverse and interesting menu. Ranging from mouthwatering pizzas and juicy burgers to finger-licking chicken, Portugese style piri piri chicken, desserts, ice cream, milkshakes and much more, there really is something for everyone!

Staffed by their enthusiastic team members, Delicious serves high quality meals both in the restaurant and to take away. Offering great value for money and with its own parking, Delicious is a family-friendly experience for all to enjoy.

Free delivery available on takeaway. ............................

Call Delicious on: 01609 773885 ............................

East Road, Northallerton, DL6 1ND ............................

Opening hours: 11:30am til late.

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Friendship Crafted Into Rooms By Design Business Two Northallerton craftsmen have turned their friendship into business and have opened up stores next to one another to offer a ‘one stop shop’ for interior design.

Upholsterer, Marco Cucurullo, and joiner, Jason Hammond started trading from Northallerton High Street on March 28th this year. This new venture - which builds on Marco and Jason’s existing joint business ‘Rooms by Design’ based on the town’s County Business Park – aims to provide customers with the complete answer to any interior design request.

Marco and Jason set up Rooms by Design 18 months ago to offer custom designed kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms – including flooring, tiles, curtains and blinds. Marco, who is 43 years old, has worked in the upholstery business for 25 years setting up ‘Take a Seat’ five years ago. Jason began life as a joiner 12 years ago when he left school but went into business on his own as ‘JH Joinery’ in 2004.

The new stores – known as ‘Interiors’ and ‘Rooms by Design’ - opened in March. They are situated close to the parish church in the High Street.

“Instead of having to go from store to store looking for particular services customers can come to us,” said Marco. “If we cannot supply it then we will find someone who can; we have a network of trades people to call on – from electricians and plumbers to carpet fitters. We are local lads serving local people; you name it we can source it locally. We believe that supporting the local economy has never been more important. And with the new town centre shop front we are making that job even easier – customers can call to see us when they pop out for the weekly shop.”

jason hammond joinery

Jason Hammond Joinery a small, family run business where reliability and satisfaction are guaranteed.

Jason started his apprenticeship in 1998 working for two local companies: after initially spending four years learning all aspects of manufacturing he then spent a further three years honing his skills in specialist, bespoke joinery, working on staircases, windows and doors for Stately Homes and Manor Houses.

In 2005 Jason decided to set up on his own, subcontracting to shop fitting firms, and quickly acquired a good reputation for the quality of his craftsmanship, his reliability and his friendly manor. Having recently

set up new showrooms at 225 High Street, Northallerton, Jason will supply and fit beautiful, handmade kitchens, purpose made doors and windows, staircases, skirting boards, natural wood flooring, roofing and much more.

So, whether you’re requiring a handcrafted kitchen, or considering a quality loft conversation; in fact any joinery job, no matter how large or small, where quality and reliability are your key requirements, give Jason a call on 01609 778656 / 07812 144786.

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Funding Long Term Care The need and impact of long term care is one of the uncertainties in financial planning.

If you live in England and your total assets are less than £23,250, including the value of your home, then the local authority will give assistance towards the cost of care. If your assets are less than £14,250 the local authority will pay for the cost of care.

If, however, your assets are over £23,250 the cost of care will need to be met by you as an individual. There is some assistance available as attendance allowance and carer’s allowance are not means tested and an individual who needs nursing care may qualify for an NHS Registered Nursing Care Contribution.

If an individual is self funding their care, the costs of a care home can be quite significant. The average cost of a residential care home is £25,000 a year and nursing home care fees average £35,000 a year (although fees of up to £50,000 per annum are not unknown). A recent research publication from the Local Government Intelligence

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Unit has shown that of the average of 41% of elderly people who self-fund their long term care, 25% run out of money and end up being funded by their local authority. Apart from running out of money, a consequence of falling back on the local authority is that you might well have to move to a different home which provides cheaper care facilities.

Of course the time spent in a care home is not something which can be controlled. Partnership who are one of the specialists in products to provide income to support care costs have recently issued some data on time spent in care. This shows that the average life expectancy for someone who is self-funding their care is 4 years, however, 1 in 8 go on to live for 8 years or more.

For individuals who are self-funding there are a number of ways to pay for their care. I have summarised the six main ways below:

The Deferred Payment Scheme This is an agreement with the local authority to defer part of your payments.

The part paid by the local authority builds up as an interest free debt against your

property. It’s down to your local authority if they agree to this approach or not.

Rent the Property Out - If you have property it may be feasible to rent it out and put the rental income towards the cost of care.

Equity Release - It may be possible to release capital or income by using the value of your property. You will usually have to pay interest on any capital / income that you do release however.

Cash - You may simply put your capital into a savings account and then put the interest towards the cost of care. If the interest doesn’t meet the amount you need you may end up having to use the capital.

Invest - You could look to make your capital work harder in order to produce a greater return than if it were left in cash. You need to make sure that you invest in the right sort of areas as not all will be suitable for producing a regular income stream.

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Buy Yourself an Income - You could use some of your capital to buy yourself a guaranteed lifetime income payable monthly. This would help to solve the care funding problem as well as protect remaining capital. The amount of capital needed varies according to health so the first step is to find out the cost.

All of these options have their advantages and disadvantages. As the cost of care can be significant and can quickly erode an individual’s estate, it is one of the events in life where it is important to seek professional advice. As a specialist in Long Term Care advice, I would be very happy to have a no obligation chat if this is an area where you feel you would like some assistance.

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Yorkshire’s Got...

White Rose Festivals in partnership with Ultimate Voice, have just launched the ‘Yorkshire’s Got Young Talent’ campaign to find two of Yorkshire’s brightest young singing stars to perform on stage with professional opera singers at the 2011 White Rose Winter Music Festival at Harewood House, Thursday 17th – Saturday 19th November.

The two winning contestants will have the opportunity to perform a popular aria from a world famous opera, sharing the platform with leading soloists and accompanied by a full professional orchestra. This will take place on Thursday 17th November during ‘A Night at the Opera’, the festival’s opening show.

Contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 18 at the time of performing and must reside in Yorkshire, so White Rose Festivals is appealing to schools, teachers and local performing arts groups to put forward their most talented pupils.

The competition is in support of Candlelighters, the Leeds based

talent!

children’s cancer charity and the festival’s charity partner. The competition is £5 to enter and all proceeds will go to Candlelighters to support the work of the Children’s and Teenage Cancer Unit at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) and the families whose children are being treated there.

Gary Verity, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, said: “This popular festival is one of the North’s leading classical music events. So it’s great to see them not only giving Yorkshire’s talent the chance to shine, but also support an extremely worthy cause.”

Shan Robinson, Director of White Rose Festivals adds: `the White Rose Winter Music Festival is all about showing off what Yorkshire has to offer. Not only do we have outstanding professional musical talent to be proud of, but also a wealth of young stars in the making who we would like to showcase through the festival this year by offering them this fantastic debut opportunity at Harewood House.’

Contestants who wish to enter are asked to request an application form from Anna Cunningham info@ultimate-voice.com.

Summer Events 12th June • Antique Craft & Collectors Fair Village Hall, Ingleby Cross, Northallerton, DL6 3NQ 9.30 - 3.30pm. Admission: 60p.

Home made refreshments will be available Telephone Number:01609 882095 ......................................................................................................................

25th June • 1920s Supper Dance A Roaring 1920s Supper dance with drinks, live music, games and a raffle will be held at Ingleby Cross Village Hall. Doors open at 8pm - 12pm. Tickets: £25.00. Funds raised will help towards installing a wheel-chair ramp at Ingleby Cross Village Hall.

For more details call: 01609 882095 or 01642 711036 ......................................................................................................................

27th June - 7th August • Inner Tendrils A solo exhibition created for Ripon Cathedral by Linda Thompson Within this solo sculpture exhibition the work ranges from ‘Dark Dragon’, the creation of which was inspired by the mythical and real creatures carved by medieval craftsment on the beautiful Cathedral misericords, to ideas of pilgrimage and prayer.

The exhibition is free and open during normal visitor times. Arts Council funded.

For more details please visit: www.riponcathedral.org.uk ......................................................................................................................

2nd July • East Cowton Summer Fete 11.30 – 6.00pm Grounds of East Cowton CE Primary School, East Cowton.

Come and enjoy this good old fashioned day of family fun, games and entertainment. Activities include a 7m high climbing wall, lunchtime BBQ, stalls – craft, competitions, bric-a-brac, books, etc, Encore School of Dance demonstrations, children’s races, rounders tournament and many more attractions! For further information, or to express interest in running a stall, contact ‘Friends of the School’ c/o East Cowton School: 01325 378347. ......................................................................................................................

16th July • Summer Concert Northallerton Town Hall at 7.30pm Northallerton choir, Alverton Singers. Do come along and join us for a varied programme of music, including jazz, folk & classical choral and solo pieces. Refreshments available. For details & tickets, please contact the choir directly: www.alvertonsingers. org.uk,or telephone Teresa Ward: 01609 780284. (Reg Charity no. 1010895). ......................................................................................................................

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23rd July • Coffee Morning The Northallerton choir, Alverton Singers, will also be holding a fundraising coffee morning at the Town Hall with stalls and refreshments. Both the coffee morning and Summer Concert will raise money for Ivy Workshops in Northallerton and choir funds.

More details and tickets, please contact choir directly: www.alvertonsingers.org.uk,or Teresa Ward on 01609 780284. (Reg Charity no. 1010895). ......................................................................................................................

27th July • Borrowby Show Field classes cover most farm animals. Tent classes and exhibits range from, cattle, sheep and farm produce through garden produce, flowers, cookery, wine, arts & crafts and children’s competitions.

There are show jumping events, a gymkhana and a fancy dress parade. Trade stands and other attractions add further interest and a dance is held in the evening in the marquee. Licensed Bar, Refreshments, Ice Cream. For details please visit: www.borrowbyshow.org.uk ......................................................................................................................

27th July • Arts & Crafts Fair 9.30 - 4pm - The Golden Lion Hotel, Northallerton.

Free admission.

Organised by Yorkshire Craft Fairs.

For more details please visit: www.yorkshirefairs.co.uk ......................................................................................................................

6th August • Osmotherley Show Home Farm, Thimbleby, near Northallerton Agricultural show with in-hand and ridden ponies, cattle, sheep, sheep dog trials. Horticultural and agricultural produce, handicrafts, children’s classes, trade and craft stands. Vintage Display.

Admission: Adults £5.00, Children £3.00 (under 12 ) Gates open: 9:00am (show held annually on the first Saturday of August) Car Parking: Free (except Ringside £5.00) Vehicle’s parked at owner’s risk.

For more details contact the secretary on: 01609 882752 ......................................................................................................................

15th - 18th August • Musical Theatre Summer School East Cowton Village Hall: 10am - 3pm Ages 5 - 10 years. Boys and girls welcome. Singing, dancing and drama craft making sessions a performance on the last afternoon for parents to attend. Tel: 01609 777736 ......................................................................................................................

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.

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Northallerton Residents Trek the Sahara Desert for Parkinson’s UK Parkinson’s UK – the support and research charity – is passionate about finding a cure and improving life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.

Local brother and sister team John Lawson and Sarah Gill will be spending 8 days walking the Sahara Desert in November this year in order to raise money for Parkinson’s UK. All money raised will help fund the charity’s work to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.

John and his sister were inspired to raise money for Parkinson’s UK after their mum was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 45. Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological disease that eats away at the brain cells causing a lack of necessary chemicals required to adequately move

the body, maintain balance and to function normally.

There is currently no cure.

Sarah said: “My brother and I are among the millions of people who have had to endure watching a family member go from an independent, vibrant, healthy individual to someone who now struggles with the simple day to day activities we often take for granted.”

John added: “The only thing my sister and I feel we can do is raise awareness and of course money that would go direct to Parkinson’s UK and help towards vital research and local support. All money raised will go towards helping everyone diagnosed with Parkinson’s.”

John and Sarah will be holding a number of fundraising events over the coming months including a masquerade ball at the Fox and

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l a v i n car Come along to Northallerton Carnival in the High Street on Sunday 10 July 2011 starting at 12 noon and enjoy a family day out.

This year the event will be even bigger and better as we have lots of new and exciting performers on the stage.

They include: Churches Together, Aquatic Finatic, Brompton School Choir, Belly Dancing, Zumba, Ballet, African Drumming Band, local bands and of course, the clowns – also new this year “The Rapide Brothers” (see photo) and the trolley challenge organised by Thirsk and Northallerton Lions Club.

Light refreshments will be provided by Northallerton Lioness Club in the Town Hall.

Hounds, Bullamoor, on 13th August. Tickets are priced at £26 each or can be purchased as a table of 10.

For more information on this event or if you would like to sponsor John and Sarah on their trek contact Katy Jenkins on 07734564899 or visit www.justgiving.com/JL2011.

For information and support, call the Parkinson’s UK free confidential helpline on 0808 800 0303 or visit parkinsons.org.uk

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There are still some charity stalls available at £15 per stall – please contact Kay on 01609 770423 for details.

The Trolley Challenge continues to play a huge part in the event and we are pleased to say that this will be held once again, organised and marshalled by the Thirsk and Northallerton Lions Club. This involves a team of 5 members, 4 to push and one to sit on the trolley. The distance of the race is 100 m from the steps of the Town Hall and along the High Street.

Trophies and Cash Prizes will be given to winning teams. New this year is a Junior Event for those up to 16 years. Entries also may also be accepted on the day.

Further information on entries from John Forrest 01609 776447.

Please be aware that the numbers of teams are limited on a first come first served basis, so get your entries in early.

As in previous years there will be small fairground rides, charity stalls, bouncy castles/slides and other attractions: there should be something to appeal to all ages.

Please come along and join us and enjoy a fun day and support our event and also give some much needed help to our local charities.

Contact Kay Lambert (evenings only) 01609 770423 for further information.

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Urgently Seeking Donations

British Heart Foundation in Northallerton urges residents to support local shop Cheryl at your local British Heart Foundation (BHF) Shop in Northallerton is urgently appealing to local residents to search through their wardrobes and scour their homes for any unwanted, good quality clothing, handbags, shoes, books, DVDs, CDs and bric-a-brac – all of which will help the charity fight heart disease - the UK’s single biggest killer.

Last year BHF Shops raised over £22 million for the nation’s heart charity, helping thousands of vulnerable heart patients throughout Northallerton. Donations, which are vital to the charity, are desperately needed. Cheryl is calling on the public to have a clear out to help save lives:

HAMBLETON

Strollers

WALKING FOR HEALTH Meet at 10.15am for Walks to start at 10.30 am.

Lunchtime 30 minute walks start from County Hall, Northallerton at 12.15 on Wednesdays.

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

All walks listed below are: 30 mins – 1 hr - suitable for beginners/new walkers with the exception of * walks:1 hr – 1 hr 30 mins – slightly more advanced walks

“We absolutely rely on the support of the local community to keep us running and without their vital donations, we risk reducing the care and support available to vulnerable heart patients across the country. “If each household were willing to spend just half an hour having a clear out and donating to their local BHF Shop, they would be helping to save lives, it really is as simple as that.”

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Great Ayton Northallerton Stokesley Northallerton Thirsk Northallerton Great Ayton Northallerton Easingwold Cod Beck Stokesley Northallerton Bedale Great Ayton Northallerton Thirsk Stokesley Northallerton

Library Mayford House Surgery Public Car Park Co-op County Hall (12.15) Lambert Medical Centre Hambleton Leisure Centre* Library Mowbray House Surgery Galtres Centre Car Park near Sheepwash* Health Centre County Hall (12.15) Leisure Centre Library Mayford House Surgery East Thirsk Community Centre Health Centre County Hall (12.15)

Northallerton Great Ayton Northallerton Easingwold Hutton Rudby Stokesley Northallerton Bedale Great Ayton Northallerton Stokesley Northallerton Thirsk

Hambleton Forum* Library Mowbray House Surgery Galtres Centre Village Hall* Health Centre County Hall (12.15) Leisure Centre Library Mayford House Surgery Health Centre County Hall (12.15) Swimming Pool

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Please help us beat heart disease together by ringing the Northallerton Shop on 01609 777010 – they will arrange a FREE collection to suit you. Or drop your unwanted items into the High Street this week.

JULY Friday 1 Monday 4 Tuesday 5 Tuesday 5 Tuesday 5 Wednesday 6 Wednesday 6 Thursday 7 Monday 11 Tuesday 12 Wednesday 13 Wednesday 13 Thursday 14

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n e d r a g r u o y in k c Put the ‘buzz’ ba Love them or hate them...

Love them or hate them, the truth of the matter is, that we just cannot grow many crops and flowers successfully without bees.

Those people who are scared of bees and their stings, fortunately are in the minority, as we need bees for our crops and flowers.

Think about height as well and provide different layers of flowers from those low-growing plants such as geraniums, Californian poppies and smaller herbs, to the smaller shrubs such as rosemary, lavenders, oregano and thyme and then the larger shrubs such as honeysuckle and the famous butterfly bush (Buddleia) that not only will attract bees but also birds, butterflies and moths.

That ‘Buzz’, is a very important sound, as without it many of our crops such as apples, pears, cherries, nuts, tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli, peas and beans plus many other garden and wild flowers would not be pollinated.

Attract insects into the vegetable garden by growing sweet peas up trellis attached to fences or walls or grow them up through the tripods which support your runner beans – the bees will love these as much as you will enjoying the heavy bean crops produced because the flowers were pollinated by the bees.

Without pollination - which is nothing more than the movement of pollen from one flower to another, brought about when bees visit each flower and get pollen on their bodies and legs - fertilization would not take place and no seed would be set, resulting in less wildflowers, loss of colour and variety and no seed, for the coming season.

Sweet peas can also be grown up a support against a wall as can the passionflower and plants such as Cotoneaster can be trained against a wall. The bees love this sheltered habitat.

Without seed some plants would be very expensive to produce or even may become in short supply because of the difficulty of propagating them, so pollination is very important to the survival of many food and ornamental plants which we often take for granted.

The bee population has been decreasing significantly over the past few years and this decline as been attributed to many factors such as the loss of wild habitats, intensive farming, incorrect use of pesticides, the changing nature of our climate and problems such as Varroa mite which is a parasite that kills bees.

Avoid double flowers as these are often sterile and will not be of benefit to the insects in your garden.

The popular perennials offer further plants that will attract bees into the garden. The old favourite Aquilegia, stately foxgloves, and delphiniums while shrub collections that contain potentillas, hydrangeas, Lavatera and Weigelia will have bees homing in and enjoying the colour and interest that you have created in your own garden.

Gardens are getting smaller so that the range of flowers grown in our gardens have declined and all these factors do not help the most useful of insects to the gardener – The Bee.

So what can gardeners do to encourage bees into their gardens?

Firstly, remember that bees need both pollen and nectar to feed their colonies and this food source must be available from the moment they start to look for food to the end of the year when they stop feeding.

Your own garden should supply plants that will produce a useful food source from the spring with such plants as crocus, daffodils, and lilacs. In the summer consider growing the Agastaches – the giant hyssops - for their spikes of tiny dense flowers, produced during the summer, with foliage that looks similar to mint. Monardas, salvias, and poppies will add colour and interest as well as food for the insects. For the autumn consider asters, coneflowers, and the sedums.

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Arts & Antiques Bonhams: p2

Boiler Servicing Oilforce: p15

Builders & Contractors Bedale Skip Hire: p25 Flat Roof Company: p27 Horleys Builders: p15 Stairs & More: p7

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Masham Steam Engine Rally: p18 Picnic In The Park: p19 Precious Gems: p28 Thirsk Racecourse: p19

Fashion & Clothing

Humphrey & Tilly: p2 Philippa Hall: p10 Planet Jewels Accessories: p8

Finance & Legal

Business Services

BCS Print & Promotion: p28 Printing.com: p20

Coles Solicitors: p3 Eura Audit: p5 Mowatt Financial Planning: p12 Yorkshire Building Society: p9

Carpets & Flooring

Florists

Aquamaster: p21 RD Carpets: p13 Robin Ward Carpets: p4

Cleaning Services Aquamaster: p21 Daily Poppins: p5

Computers & Internet

DMW Computer Services: p26

Children’s Services Alpha Baby Loans: p21 Kiddlywinks: p21 Langton Nursery: p3

Elderly Care

Hearing Company: p23 McCarthy & Stone: p23 The Millings: p13

Electrical Services Electrocare: p28 Handy Andy: p28

Entertainment

Hidden Gardens Helperby: p19

Hair & Beauty

Motoring

Healthcare & Wellbeing

Painters & Decorators

Barber’s Chair: p6 Northallerton Hair & Beauty: p1 Ashby & Atkinson: p5 Croft House Clinic: p3 Feet First: p28 Holistic Therapies: p23 Northallerton Chiropractic Clinic: p5 The Millings: p13

Hearing Aids

Hearing Company: p23

Hire

Hutton Flowers: p13

Bedale Skip Hire: p25 SHC Hire Centres: p25

Food & Drink

Home & Interiors

Archers Ice Cream: p4 Buck Inn: p18 Carpenters Arms: p1 Delicious: p10 Fairy Cakes: p18 Old Station Yard: p18 Red Chilli: p6 Romanby Golf Club: p12 Wiltshire Farm Foods: p25

Furniture

Harelooms Ltd of Pickering: p13 Period House Store: p15 Simply Beds: p2

Garage Doors

Dales of Thirsk: p14 Hansom Architects: p5 Harelooms Ltd of Pickering: p13 Holme Design: p7 Kennedy Interiors: p26 North Yorkshire Blinds: p14 Period House Store: p15 Rooms By Design: p11 Rydenor Paints: p7 Simply Beds: p2

Horticulture

Whitegates Nursery: p1

Jewellery

Abbey Garage Doors: p31 ANA Shutters: p25

Planet Jewels Accessories: p8 Precious Gems: p28 Silverdale: p13

Gardening

Kitchen Design

North Yorkshire Tree Care: p28 SHC Hire Centres: p25 White’s Garden Services: p28 Whitegates Nursery: p1

Dales of Thirsk: p14 Holme Design: p7 Jason Hammond Joinery: p11 Rooms By Design: p11

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Oaktree Garage: p6 Vasstech: p27 McLean Painting: p7 Paul Williams: p28 Trevor Pickering: p28

Pets and Animals Dogzwash: p21

Property Maintenance

About The House: p28 AMR Locksmiths: p28 F & P Alarms: p27 Flat Roof Company: p27 Handy Andy: p28 Jason Hammond Joinery: p11 MH Joinery: p27 Northallerton Heating Centre: p15 S & K Windows: p29 Stairs & More: p7 Synergy Windows: p29 Terry Dicken Windows: p32

Property Sales

Taylor Wimpey: p16-17

Sports & Leisure

Bodytalk Gym: p32 Cowley Cycles: 21 Romanby Golf Club: p12 Thirsk Racecourse: p19

Weddings

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