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06 local news: 11 new businesses (3 pages) 14 local news 17 health 18 out & about 20 book review 22 local news: FEATURED

Local company celebrates success featured (3 pages)

Garthway Arcade - A Hidden Gem New businesses and services

Husthwaite Spring Market review The Science Behind the Smile Local Events this Summer

2 great reads this Summer

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22 local news: 24 local news: 25 local news: 26 26 local news 28 garden view 38 index family

Father’s Day 2014 featured

The Grand Départ featured

The ‘new’ Northallerton Carnival! featured

Friarage Scanner Appeal Forum Summer Cinema A Thorny Issue

InFocus Advertiser Index

Welcome to the Summer issue of Northallerton InFocus.

In this bumper 40 page issue we take a look at a whole host of events and activities in and around Northallerton this Summer.

Don’t miss our events listings (p20-21) for great days out as well as ‘The Grand Départ’ (p24).There’s some fantastic new businesses opening (p14-16) along with some great shops down Garthway Arcade (p11-13). It’s going to be a fantastic Summer, hope you all enjoy it and we’ll see you in the Autumn.

Best wishes as ever,

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Inheritance Tax Property Trap Although it started off life as a tax on the wealthy, rising property prices may mean that ordinary homes may soon become liable to this tax.

The Inheritance Tax has been frozen at £325,000 since 2009 and will remain there until at least April 2019. David Cameron recently pledged to raise the IHT threshold to £1m but to date has shown no appetite for implementing this. Where a person’s assets are above £325,000, which is known as the nil rate band, there is a tax bill of a hefty 40% levied on that excess on death. This means that as the price rise surges over 15% in London and over 11% across the rest of the UK, more and more house owners are getting dangerously close to falling into the inheritance tax net.

If you want to reduce your IHT liability you need to make use of all the available exemptions to ensure that your estate is passed on to your loved one and not the tax man.

Transfers between spouses and civil partners are exempt from IHT and if the nil rate band has not been used on the first death the balance of the allowance is transferred to the survivor. In this way the allowance effectively rises to £650,000 on the second death. It can also mean that an unmarried couple can greatly increase the available options by getting married!

Making a Will is a crucial part of IHT planning even if you want everything to go to your partner. Dying without a Will means that intestacy rules will apply, which effectively means that the law will decide what happens to your estate and you risk part of it going to other family members which could trigger an IHT charge.

Anything left to charity is free of IHT and if you are particularly generous you could also cut the IHT rate on the rest of your estate.

One other key strategy with IHT planning is to take advantage of the various exemptions available

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Peter Tarren For business planning and tax advice call Peter on: 01609 779400 or email him at: p.tarren@euraaudituk. com or drop in at: 87 South Parade Northallerton DL7 8SJ during your lifetime. Every year you have an annual allowance of £3,000 which can be given away with no IHT consequences and if you do not use this gift in one year it is carried forward to the next. Gifts on consideration of marriage are free from IHT but limited to £5,000 per parent and £2,500 from a grandparent.

One often overlooked exemption is that gifts of excess income, after all bills and taxes have been paid, are also tax free. There are rules with regard to this and you need to keep careful records. However, if this is overlooked the surplus income will form part of your estate and further increase your IHT bill.

Beyond these allowances any cash or asset which is given away is classified as a potentially exempt transfer (PET) and provided you live for 7 years from the date of any PET that gift will be excluded from your estate for IHT purposes.

Putting assets of cash into Trusts is another way to reduce the value of your estate and you could also have a whole of life insurance policy which is written

in trust so that the cash is paid out to pay any IHT tax on death.

By careful use of all of the above one can look to control a tax which is gradually creeping up on a lot more people than expected.

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Local Company Celebrates its 2 millionth order Local entrepreneurial company VetUK achieved its 1 millionth order in October 2012, and even in the economic recession, the Thirsk based company is now celebrating the success of processing its 2 millionth order.

VetUK is an online retailer supplying pet owners with quality pet products and veterinary supplements. The company prides itself in being a provider of affordable and competitively priced products whilst maintaining a high standard of quality and customer care.

These qualities have gained VetUK increasing popularity throughout the years.

Iain Booth, Veterinary Surgeon and Managing Director of VetUK expressed, “I am extremely pleased to announce that VetUK has processed its 2 millionth order. This monumental success is very exciting for VetUK and we would like to thank all of our loyal customers for their continual support.”

To celebrate having Iain Booth Managing Director at VetUK processed its 2 millionth order, VetUK released a number of limited edition golden tickets which were placed into customer orders. The golden tickets were a token of gratitude from VetUK to its customers and rewarded them with a variety of offers and discounts.

To find out more about VetUK and the veterinary and pet products they supply online visit: www.vetuk.co.uk – just a click away!

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Are you a Property Owner?

It’s essential to make sure are properly protected so if the unexpected happens, don’t have to pay from your pocket!

you that you own

Do you know how much it would cost to rebuild your property damaged by a flood, storm or fire? How long could you manage without rental income if the property is uninhabitable and unable to let?

We have extensive policy wording to protect landlords with residential and commercial property. We provide essential cover for landlords with a single or multiple residential or commercial properties.

Covers include: • Buildings up to £5,000,000 • Landlords Contents up to £250,000 • Rent receivables up to 36 months • Public Liability up to £5,000,000 • Trace and access • Loss of metered water and oil • Malicious damage by tenants • Replacement locks • Floor coverings

We have experienced members of our team that are always happy to provide guidance and advice!

We offer competitive rates for both vacant and occupied premises.

Give us a call on 01609 761326 for a free quote!

For more information contact Peter or Wendy on: Tel: 01609 761326 Fax: 01609 776728 Email: peteralverton@btconnect.com www.alvertoninsurancebrokers.co.uk 4 Garthway Arcade, Northallerton, DL7 8NS Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Authorisation No. 523735)

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Alverton Insurance Brokers & The Beauty Spot (Previous page)

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Garthway Arcade contains a wide range of bustling local businesses that are often overlooked for those on the main High Street.

There really is something for everyone in the Arcade, including: n Buying that perfect piece of Jewellery Silverdale: 01609 770813 n Having a manicure or beauty treatment The Beauty Spot: 01609 760922

n Deciding which intricate tattoo design to select Inkwell Arts Tattoo Studio: 01609 761957

A real gem Pot of Gold Wool and Crafts, is, as the name suggests, a real gem.

A local yarn and craft shop, located at the bottom of Garthway Arcade, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, which stocks everything you could ever need for knitting, crocheting and craft enthusiasts.

With wools, patterns, craft supplies and haberdashery, available both in-store and online, the selection of goodies available, is as extensive as it is varied.

For yarns, they are official stockists of King Cole wools, James C Brett, Jenny Watson and Rico – ensuring they have a vast array of colours, weight and textures - More than enough to feed anyone’s stash!

For patterns, the range encompasses everything from the latest styles and trends right through to the more traditional garments. There is

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something for everyone including men, women, children, babies, toys, and other accessories. Plus there are ‘Easy Knit’ patterns for beginners or more advanced patterns for anyone looking for a challenge.

Instore they have a knitting and crafts expert, who is always on hand to give advice, either on what to buy, or problematic ongoing projects – and they host two weekly knitting circles which are both open to all.

One in the shop, that meets every Tues afternoon, and one online on twitter, #knittinghour, which is hosted every Thurs night.

The haberdashery and craft section includes needles, buttons, ribbons, stitch markers and a full range of DMC threads. ........................................................

Address: 9B Garthway Arcade, Northallerton, DL7 8NS Tel: 01609 777729 info@potofgoldwoolandcrafts.co.uk www.potofgoldwoolandcrafts.co.uk

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n Arranging your personal or commercial insurance Alverton Insurance Brokers: 01609 761326 n Stocking up on wools for your next knitting project Pot of Gold Wool: 01609 777729 n Or shopping for elderly relatives MD Mobility: 01609 635922

For all these and more great Garthway Arcade businesses...visit Garthway Arcade!

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W E N businesses

s e c i v r e s & in & around our area

“New To The Area� is a new business feature specifically designed to help new businesses and those that are offering new businesses and services to promote themselves cost effectively.

space in complimentary editorial*.

This editorial provides excellent business exposure to 15,200 homes and businesses and allows further explanation of the new business or services available.

Businesses are invited to submit their adverts to this feature at the regular price (Advert sizes available: 1/8 and Âź) and they will receive the equivalent

* Editorial must be supplied completed.

NEW Joinery Business!

Time served local Joiner | 1st and 2nd Fix Those familiar with Malcolm through his work across North Yorkshire will be aware of the high quality of craftsmanship and service that he will be providing with M. Watt Joinery.

Covering all aspects of joinery, including Bedrooms, Kitchens, Flooring, Decking, Interiors and Shop fitting, Malcolm provides a personal and professional service to all clients. Utilizing his extensive experience in the trade, Malcolm is able to undertake both domestic and commercial work and provides a free quote on all jobs.

For professional joinery, call Malcolm on: 07795 690611

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First Session FREE! At Michael Proud Fitness I look at getting you to a place where your fitness has never been! At its peak!

Regardless of your fitness levels, there is something here for you at MPF. With an honours degree in Applied Sport and exercise science and my recognised qualifications through REPs, I bring an all round experience to your fitness workout with hard work, sweat and a lot of fun! New to fitness or a seasoned pro, there is a place here for you!

Sessions include Bootcamp, Circuits and Bootcamp Extreme. All sessions are held at Romanby Golf Club! Personal training, Group and Team training available.

If you are new to MPF your first session is FREE so what have you got to lose?

Come and give it a try! Contact me to book your place and for information on price plans for sessions and personal training. I look forward to meeting you at one of my sessions!

Andrea Griffiths -’Today I felt amazing in my dress, especially as my mum had to alter it dramatically to make it fit!!! So I would say to anyone who is thinking about getting fit to get off your bums and get to one of Mikes classes!!!’

Steph Sinclair - ‘When I started my fitness was below average and I’m now the fittest I’ve ever been and have achieved things I never thought I could! If you have fitness or health goals, contacting Mike will be the best thing you’ll ever do!’

Call today on: 07703 412235 / www.michaelproudfitness.co.uk

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NORTHALLERTON

STRIDERS WALKING GROUP

Northallerton Striders is a walking group, based in Northallerton and walking in and around Northallerton and the north end of the beautiful Vale of York.

From the Osmotherley drovers’ roads in the East to the Roman Pillrigg Lane and across to the old Great North Road, this area has hundreds of miles of footpaths, bridleways and quiet country roads but many are falling into disrepair and are being abandoned simply because they are not being walked. People are sitting at home watching nature programmes on the television when they could be out looking at nature in the raw – and improving their health at the same time.

In the best traditions of Walking for Health, Northallerton Striders aim to encourage people of all ages to get up and get walking, by providing a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment in which to walk. We do this by providing a mixture of led and guided walks, so people have the confidence of knowing they will not get lost, or they can go off exploring new routes, building up their own confidence and ensuring paths are passable.

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Our walks may start in town, but are more likely to start in one of the local villages or at a country pub or tea shop. Wherever possible we aim to plan walks based on bus stops to accommodate those people who do not drive, but even more important is we plan walks to end at a tea shop or pub, where we can sit around and chat for half an hour before heading for home.

We appreciate the social side is very important and we aim to hold various events throughout the year, from barbecues to pantomime visits to help people make friends. We also want to work to maintain the footpath network round Northallerton by waymarking, clearing and maintaining paths and by advertising routes, publishing booklets and maps and generally promoting walking for health in Northallerton.

If you would like to become part of this group, as a walker, a leader or a supporter, please contact John Brookes at John@NorthallertonStriders. org.uk.

We also have a website: www.northallertonstriders.org.uk

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Husthwaite Spring Market Sunday 16h March saw the first of the regular Husthwaite Village markets, held at the all new eco-friendly village hall, built with generous support from The Big Lottery and many other funders.

The weather, on the day, could not have been better for the 21 stallholders; 3 of which were outside, including some woolly visitors from Beacon Alpacas, helping draw shoppers in and making the event a huge success.

Some 340 in all passed through the doors, marvelling at the variety and quality of the goods and partaking of the great food from the refreshments team.

‘The atmosphere was buzzing and the positive comments from both shoppers and stallholders, has been wonderful’ say the organisers, ‘and we have learnt a great deal’. ‘We want to make sure that our stallholders are comfortable in their space and that the flow is such that shoppers see the variety of products and produce on offer ’, said Annabel. Debbie and Lynn agreed. We hope to continue to offer variety and quality at our next 3 markets; to keep things fresh making them a pleasurable shopping experience for all’.

‘We know we can increase the Artisan bread order’ said Lynn. ‘And we would also like to offer a space to a fruit and veg stallholder, to increase Don’t miss the ‘produce’ side, giving a good balance of products’, said Debbie. future Markets: So, thank you, to all the stallholders and shoppers who made our first market a brilliant start to the future Markets of Husthwaite. And put the following dates in your diary now so you don’t miss future markets, 15th June, 14th September and 30th November.

Entrance free, all ages, doors open 11 am to 3pm For further details about our new sustainable building, it’s funders and other great events in Husthwaite please visit www.husthwaitevillage.com

15th June 14th September 30th November Put the dates in your diary now!

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Science Behind the Smile

Mother Teresa said, “We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.” Haven’t we all experienced feeling good because someone smiled at us. Yet science tells us that there is nothing simple about a smile.

Imagine an appealing child or a cute kitten and you probably smile.

Electrical signals travel from the cortex of your brain to the brainstem (the part that deals with basic body functions such as breathing, heart rate etc.). From there, cranial nerves carry the signal onwards to muscles in your face and you smile.

But have you ever noticed that as you smile you actually feel happier?

This is due to a positive feedback loop whereby electrical signals are fed back to the brain from the smiling-muscles, reinforcing our feeling of joy. Our brain feels good so tells us to smile: we smile and this tells our brain we feel good.

Researchers have found that smiling can be as happiness-inducing as receiving a large unexpected cash bonus!

Did you know that there are two sorts of smiles - the fake smile and the genuine smile? In both the fake and the real smile, the zygomaticus major muscle - which controls the corners of your mouth - is activated.

But in a genuine smile, the obicularis occuli muscle - which encircles our eye socket - is also activated. Scientists call the first smile a social smile, and the second a Duchenne smile, named after the scientist who first discovered it.

We are surprisingly good at distinguishing between a real and fake smile, and we do this in three ways. First, we unconsciously compare the geometry of a person’s face to a standard smile. Second, we think about context and judge whether a smile is expected. Finally, we automatically mimic the smile, to feel for ourself whether it is fake or real.

In fact if we are prevented from mimicking a smile (e.g. by clenching a pencil between our teeth) our ability to differentiate a real smile from a fake smile decreases dramatically!

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National Smile Week May 19th to June 19th

National Smile Month runs from May 19th to June 19th. It’s all about oral hygiene. Here are our top tips.

Brush your teeth - At least two minutes twice a day using fluoride toothpaste. Make sure you clean your teeth before bed, as your mouth doesn’t have the same salivary protection during the night as it does during the day.

Floss - Each tooth has five sides; a toothbrush only cleans three sides. The other two sides are where most decay and foul odours originate. To clean between the teeth requires dental floss or tiny inter-dental brushes.

Clean your tongue - This is an important part of oral hygiene and works wonders with stale, smelly breath. You can use a tongue scraper or a toothbrush Give up smoking - Smoking dries the mouth, depleting the protective saliva. It also exposes your gums, soft palate and tongue to harmful and cancercausing toxins, and it makes your breath smell.

Use a mouthwash - This freshens breath and coats the teeth with a protective layer, helping to prevent plaque build-up.

Cut out sugary foods and drinks - Sugary snacks feeds the bacteria in your mouth which ultimately break down your enamel and cause decay.

Visit your dentist regularly!

By Louise Addison

Smiling reduces stress and generates more positive emotions. This is why we often feel happier around children – they smile more. Children smile on average about 400 times a day. Happy adults smile 40-50 times a day, but most of us only smile a maximum of 20 times. Yet smiling more is good for our health. Our brain even keeps track of our smiles - a smile scorecard if you like, so it knows our emotional state.

Scientists discovered that people who smile the most are mentally more healthy, and live on average some seven years longer than the rest of us. The good news is, smiling is contagious so spread yours around. As Louis Armstrong sang, “When you’re smilin’, keep on smilin’. The whole world smiles with you…”

By Louise Addison :-)

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Out & About 6th June

n Northallerton Silver Band Convert 7.30pm: Northallerton Forum Tickets £6, available form Greensleeves Central Arcade Northallerton or by calling 01609 777272. ......................................................................................................................

15th June

n North Yorkshire County Show From 8am - Otterington Hall There will be many exciting displays and demonstrations, plus a whole range of Main Ring Attractions. There will be Bungee Trampolines, Traction Engines, Classic Cars & Motorcycles, Cattle, Sheep and Poultry, Rabbits and Ferrets, Children’s Inflatable’s, Country Pursuits, Carriage Driving, Horticulture and Produce, Arts, Crafts, Photography, and the Yorkshire Country Women’s Association & Children’s Classes. ......................................................................................................................

19th - 22nd June

n Willowman Festival Hillside Rural Activities Park, Knayton Thirsk.

A wide and diverse line up of bands and musicians providing 4 days of great music in the heart of North Yorkshire. 4 music stages and lots of family activities.

More details: www.willowmanfestival.co.uk ......................................................................................................................

20th - 21st June

n The Cornshed Festival 2014 Sexhow Park Farm, Hutton Rudby As well lots of great music, this year instead of the comedy stage, we will be having an Acoustic Tent! It will have a laid back feel and feature many different acts showcasing their musical talents. Friday 20th June will see the Black Sheep Band and friends play, and Saturday 21st June is ‘Spellbound at The CornShed’ - a variety of different acoustic acts, organised by Spellbound’s Scott Beveridge. www.thecornshed.co.uk ......................................................................................................................

28th June - 29th July

n Ceramics: an exhibition by selected members of the NPA’ Northern Potters Association Joe Cornish Galleries is delighted to welcome back the Northern Potters Association for their second group exhibition here. The gallery will be selecting ceramic work by NPA members for this show themed around the nature and the natural world. The exhibition will include sculptural and decorative pieces together with domestic work, jewellery and wall ceramics. Exhibition launch party: Saturday 28 June at 2pm. www.joecornishgallery.co.uk Tel. 01609 777404 ......................................................................................................................

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29th June

n Homegrown Food Festival Applegarth Park The Homegrown Food Festival brings people in and around Northallerton closer to the food that is produced on their doorstep. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate local food and to meet the people who produce it. You can take part in cookery workshops, watch renowned local chefs work their magic, learn how to grow fruit and vegetables, listen to live music and sit on a straw bale with a pint of quality local brew! www.homegrownfoodfest.co.uk ......................................................................................................................

13th July

n Open Garden 11am: Langton Farm, Great Langton, Northallerton, DL7 0TA For National Gardens Scheme, £4 adult, children free, Event times: 11-5.30pm. Refreshments by Northallerton fundraising committee for Macmillan Cancer Support from 2.00pm ......................................................................................................................

26th July

n Summer Arts, Gifts and Craft Fair The Golden Lion Northallerton Free admission. Organised by Northern Crafts.

More details: www.northerncrafts.moonfruit.com ......................................................................................................................

30th July

n Borrowby Show From 8.30am: Hillside Rural Activities Park, Knayton, Borrowby show was first held in 1949, it is now a regular feature on the last Wednesday in July. 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.

Licensed Bar, Refreshments, Ice Cream. www.borrowbyshow.org.uk ......................................................................................................................

24th September

n Macmillan Cancer Support World’s Biggest Coffee Morning Northallerton Town Hall, 9 – 2pm Refreshments, light lunches, stalls.

All welcome. ......................................................................................................................

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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Fathers’ Day

A Good Read Wolf Hall

Most dads will receive a Fathers’ Day card on June 15th, but how many of them know just how important their role in the family is?

n Hilary Mantel

This is a book that I took some time ‘getting round to’, not being sure that historical fiction was what I felt like reading. However, from the moment I did get round to it, I was hooked. Mantel deserves the praise and awards heaped on this volume and its sequel, Bring Up the Bodies: it is truly a remarkable book.

Scientists are increasingly realizing just how much dads matter.

Kids who feel loved by their father tend to have a greater sense of well-being, happiness and life satisfaction, than those who feel loved by their mother alone.

The central character, introduced in Wolf Hall, is Thomas Cromwell – clerk to Cardinal Wolsey at the time of Henry VIII’s attempts to divorce his first wife. The fact that Cromwell stands out against the figures of Wolsey, Thomas More and Henry himself is testament to Mantel’s storytelling power. He is a compelling character – complex, brutal at times and yet always sympathetic: a far cry from other fictionalised accounts, and yet somehow definitive.

The novel traces the rise of Cromwell, as first Wolsey and then More fall, seeing him become Henry’s chief adviser at the same time as the Boleyn family come to dominate the court. Anne and her sister Mary are probably the central female characters, each deeply involved in the life of the king and both fascinating in their own right. The historical and political intrigues surrounding these events are well known to many, and Mantel uses them to structure the novel as she concentrates on her characters and the ways in which their lives are affected.

Cromwell’s own family tragedies and triumphs are offset against events at court, developing the human side which makes this depiction so different.

Dads may also be responsible for endowing their child with the “stick-with-it-ness” that will serve them well throughout their life.

University researchers found that a dad’s parenting style is more closely linked to whether teens will exhibit persistence than mum’s parenting. A persistent personality, in turn, was related to less delinquency and more engagement in school over time. Fathers who are most effective at this are those who listen to their children, have a close relationship, set appropriate rules, but also grant appropriate freedoms.

Quality time with dad is really important too. It doesn’t have to be an expensive holiday or day trip - simply playing ball in the back garden or watching a film together is fine. What’s important is that dad is there and fully engaged. So dads, why not use this Fathers’ day to get out, take the kids to the park and just enjoy being with your family.

By Sarah Davey

This isn’t an easy book, and at over 600 pages it is a substantial read.

But the minute I put it down, I picked up the sequel – and that fact speaks volumes. .................................................................................................................................

There’s A Dinosaur In My Bathtub n Catalina Echeverri

Pierre is a dinosaur. He comes from France (you can tell by his name, and the moustache is a bit of a giveaway, too). And he lives in Amelia’s house – sometimes in the bathtub, but he can hide behind the shower curtains too. You see, noone else knows he is there.

Amelia and Pierre have wonderful adventures together – often involving marshmallows, ice cream and, of course, stinky cheese (remember, Pierre is French!). Each adventure is beautifully illustrated, with lots of little details and a smattering of French phrases just for fun. Sadly, by the end, Pierre has to go away when the autumn leaves start to fall – but surely, he will be back?

This is a charming picture book which does what all the best picture books do, telling one story with words and another with images.

Destined to become a bedtime favourite – oui? .................................................................................................................................

By Kath Bennett

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Competition Time:

Enjoy the World’s largest free sporting event!

5th & 6th July 2014 The 101st running of the Tour de France will begin outside the 19th century Town Hall in the heart of historic Leeds. From the steps of the concert venue the riders will head northwest out of the city centre and into the Yorkshire countryside. They will pass Harewood House, home of the Lascelles family for over 250 years, before they head to Skipton, gateway to the spectacular Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Up to this point the route is fairly flat, but once they enter the iconic Dales the terrain gets steeper as the riders race a semi-circular route across the contours of the valleys. They leave at the north east edge of the National Park sweeping southeast through Leyburn and the cathedral city of Ripon, rejoining the flat roads to the spa town of Harrogate. It is here at the end of a long straight line finish that we will discover who will be the first rider to wear the famous yellow jersey of the 2014 Tour de France.

The Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie’s A Murder Is Announced will be revealed Darlington Civic Theatre from Tuesday 15th – Saturday 19th July

For full details visit: www.letour.yorkshire.com

The ‘announcement’ is in the local paper, stating time and place of a murder in Miss Blacklock’s house. However the victim is not one of the several occupants, temporary and permanent, but an unexpected and unknown visitor.

What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a second death, a determined Inspector grimly following the twists and turns, with Miss Marple on hand to provide the final solution - at some risk to herself - in a dramatic confrontation scene just before the final curtain.

Starring Louise Jameson (EastEnders, Dr Who, Tenko) as Miss Marple, she is joined by Jennifer Biddall (Hollyoaks) as Phillipa Haymes.

Tuesday 15th - Sat 19th July Evenings 7.30pm, Matinees Thu 2pm & Sat 2.30pm Tickets* Opening Night and Sat 2.30pm £13.20, £14, £15.20, £16.80 Wed – Sat Evenings £16.50, £17.50, £19, £21 Thu 2pm all seats £13 *plus £1 restoration levy on all tickets Free post show talk Wednesday.

To book contact the Box Office on 01325 486 555 or visit www.darlingtoncivic.co.uk to choose your seats on-line For your chance to win one of two pairs of tickets for Tuesday 15 July at 7.30pm just answer the question below and send together with your name, address and telephone number to: A Murder Is Announced Competition, Marketing Dept., Civic Theatre, Parkgate, Darlington DL1 1RR. Entries must be received by Tuesday 1st July and winners will be contacted by phone.

Q: Who wrote’ A Murder Is Announced’??

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The route passes back through Harrogate on Sunday 6th July too!

For full details visit: www.letour.yorkshire.com

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Carnival 13 July A fun packed afternoon for all the family!

Northallerton Carnival has been reinvented this year with a strong cycling theme to reflect the Yorkshire Grand Depart of the Tour de France.

A display of vintage bikes – including a penny farthing and tricycles and trade bikes once used by Northallerton shopkeepers – will take pride of place. Groups of riders from local cycling clubs and youth organisations will also be taking part in a circular social cycle which will begin and end in the High Street.

Another exciting development this year is the appearance of the Ambassadors Showband from Derby who will march up the High Street at around 3pm. Later in the afternoon they will be performing in the Applegarth Park for the enjoyment of all.

The usual attractions of small fairground rides, performances on the stage and Charity and Commercial stalls will complete your entertainment for the afternoon. Come along from 12.30 and support your town on this fun-packed afternoon.

If you are interested in taking part in any way please contact the Chairman via email: johnforrestone@yahoo.co.uk or Secretary: kay.lambert@talktalk.net

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Scanner appeal’s off to a flying start AS PART of the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust commitment to the longterm future of the Friarage Hospital, we are thrilled South Tees Hospitals Charity’s first major fundraising campaign is well on its way to raising £2million for an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner at the Northallerton hospital.

In partnership with the Friends of the Friarage – who have pledged an incredible £550,000 towards our appeal – we hope to reach our target

by December 2015. Public support is essential to make this a reality and help ensure the hospital remains at the forefront of patient care for the local population.

An MRI scanner is an essential piece of medical equipment used to investigate almost any part of the body. MRI scanners are increasingly used to diagnose a wide range of health conditions and the trust carries out over 17,000 scans every year – 7,000 of which are for patients living in the Hambleton and Richmondshire area. This figure is set to increase year on year.

However, at present the Friarage Hospital does not have an MRI scanner, which means North Yorkshire patients have to make the journey to

Middlesbrough for these important imaging tests.

Having an MRI scanner will not only enable us provide diagnostic services closer to home, it means we can meet future growing demand, increasing our capacity across the organisation.

Benefits include: • Providing a local inpatient service for residents from North Yorkshire area • Reduced waiting times and importantly reduces capacity in system and enables research to be undertaken • Conditions being diagnosed more quickly and faster treatment planning

• Less travelling to other hospitals for scans • Greater working with other clinical specialties such as the on-going orthopaedic developments at the Friarage • Providing the trust with the capacity to comply with national guidelines • Supporting clinical trials to help improve the trust’s research profile • Reducing the need for costly exploratory surgery • Also benefits patients at The James Cook University Hospital - shown by the £50,000

Enjoy Summer Cinema @ The Forum The Amazing Spiderman 2 (12A) Saturday 7th June: 14:30 Sunday 8th June: 20:00 Friday 13th June: 17:00 Saturday 14th June: 14:00

Locke (15) Friday 13th June: 14:30 Sunday 22nd June: 17:30 Friday 27th June: 20:00

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donation towards the appeal from James Cook University Hospital voluntary services Individuals, businesses and community group from across Teesside and North Yorkshire have shown their support and organised all kinds of wonderful events from balls, sponsored walks, runs and bike rides, bake sales, sky dives, street collections and much more to raise money for the appeal.

The response has been fantastic and together we have raised £ 925,250 (at the time of this article going to print). Thank you to everyone who has

supported us so far, we are well on our way to reaching our first million.

The scanner appeal has a dedicated website with lots of information on how you can help us achieve our goal and ways you can donate and support us:

• Visit the appeal website at: www.friaragescannerappeal.org.uk

Trandscendence (12A) Friday 13th June: 20:00 Sunday 15th June: 20:00 Friday 20th June: 14:30

Full Film Listings & Tickets available online: www.forumnorthallerton.org.uk The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton, DL6 1LP

The Other Woman (12A) Saturday 14th June: 17:30 Sunday 15th June: 17:30 Friday 27th June: 14:30

Brick Mansions (15) Sunday 15th June: 14:30 Sunday 22nd June: 20:00 Friday 27th June: 17:30

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GARDEN VIEW

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Thorny Issue

Whatever your opinion of roses, there’s no denying that this flower is the epitome of traditional English gardening, and maybe for some that’s just the problem. For some people the memories of insipid flowers sitting above leggy stalks and diseased leaves is enough to put them off ever planting another rose bush again.

Classified as a woody perennial, with over a hundred species it is still by far one of Britain’s favourite plants. Native to China, the humble rose grows well in our climate, where the cool moist winters and warm (ish) summers mean that as long as we don’t experience too much rain (which can cause petals to fuse together before fully opening) plants should live happily for many years.

That said they are not ‘forever plants’ and should not be held on to for sentimental reasons. I’ve removed no end of beds planted up in the 60’s with nothing more than clumps of baked clay soil as their companion.

Roses are best planted bare root between November and February but are most often purchased containerised when in flower during the summer months. If well watered in their first year, roses planted this way should establish well. Plant slightly deeper than you think you need, burying the graft (woody knuckle) fractionally below the soil.

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Humans are not the only admirers of roses and they can suffer from numerous pests and diseases so prepare yourself for battle.

Problems include; brown scale, rose aphids, rose leaf-rolling sawfly, rose dieback, rose powdery mildew, rose blackspot and rose rust. That said there are disease-resistant varieties, and prevention is always better than cure. If planted in good soil (they don’t mind heavy clay) and in a well prepared hole with some homemade compost or manure, then fed in March with a special rose fertiliser before another layer of compost or manure is placed on top, and watered well they will provide you with a long lasting combination of colour and scent.

healthy foliage, ‘Gertrude Jekyll’ for exquisite scent, or ‘Etoile de Hollande’ for a splash of rich scarlet red.

Ground cover roses such as the ‘flower carpet range’ are great for covering banks and are extremely low maintenance, or try an avenue of standard roses such as ‘Winchester Cathedral’ which look fabulous when under planted with lavender or lush low growing evergreens. Finally for a wonderful thornless variety try Rosa ‘Mortimer Sackler’.

Happy Gardening

For added interest, why not grow two varieties together which complement each other, or flower at different times for lengthier impact.

On a sunny wall try; Rosa ‘Blush Noisette’, a great repeat flowerer with small double pink flowers, ‘Lady Waterlow’ for silky pink blooms and

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THE worst rainfall figures for more than 60 years have brought misery to many people.

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“Over 26 years, we have built up expertise and a reputation for quality work and material,” said director Kevin Moody. “We are here to stay and that gives our customers continuity and peace of mind. They know we will be here to help and deal with any problems in the future. Some companies in this business do a job, offer a 25-year guarantee and then go bust the following year, leaving a worthless warranty. Our 25-year warranty is independently backed, so will be honoured no matter what”.

The Flat Roof Company has just reached another major milestone – having fitted more than 36,000 roofs in North Yorkshire and beyond, whether on homes, schools or commercial premises. This company has succeeded where others have failed. Traditional flat roof materials, many laid in narrow strips, have consistently failed to provide the longevity and performance sought by home and property owners. Customers now seek low-maintenance “fit and forget” solutions to traditional home maintenance issues and The Flat Roof Company’s solutions are Tuffdek and its new complimentary system, Tufflex.

Tuffdek is a reinforced smooth laminate laid in situ on your flat or gentlysloping roof, forming a tough, single and jointless totally waterproof membrane. It is fully bonded to a quality BBA approved decking and is available in a range of colours and finishes. The effect is that your roof is now effectively totally encapsulated, offering you peace of mind whatever the weather. As there are no joints whatsoever in the laminate, future leaks are eliminated.

The Flat Roof Company has taken the industry’s technology even further by introducing super-efficient insulating materials into its flat roofs, as now required by the Building Regulations. The appropriately named “warm roof” is a foil-backed insulating board up to ten times more efficient than the fibre-glass quilting normally stuffed between joints. Up to 30% of heat in your home can be lost through a flat roof, but the “warm roof” reduces that loss to under 5%, an obvious huge saving on heating bills.

“The Flat Roof Company has built up a great reputation in North Yorkshire and are fully licensed by the British Board of Agrement, a watchdog set up

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