Ripon Masham InFocus Autumn 17

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Harrogate

Vintage Fair

It’s a peculiar thing, but to many folk these

the cool geometric shapes of the 1920s,

days there genuinely seems to be ‘no

to the utilitarian goods of the 1940s, to the

time like the past’, and I’m not referring

shoulder pads and chintz of the 1980s.

to those lazy types, or those mournful souls either.

No, I’m referring the ever

If you are new to the wonderful world of

growing fraternity of vintage devotees.

vintage, then one of the best places to

Vintage shops, vintage inspired events

start your trip down memory lane is at a

such 1940s or 50s weekends, and vintage

vintage fair. Fairs usually bring together

fairs are gloriously on the up! And, rather

twenty plus stall holders under one roof

brilliantly the great British public have also

and showcase a broad range of items,

shown that they are not afraid to come out

from fashion to furniture, with everything

and immerse themselves in the vintage

in-between.

moment by fixing up a couple of pin curls, painting on some eye liner and donning a

The next Harrogate Vintage Fair taking

brightly coloured retro number.

place on November 18th just a stone’s throw from Betty’s at the Wesley Centre on Oxford

Although dressing up is always purely

Street, offers bucket loads of bygone

voluntary at such events, sometimes the

charm, along with a vintage hairdressing

location or the mood lends itself to an

salon (book ahead for everything from

evocation of a bygone era, and even if

1940s victory rolls to 60s beehives), a ‘pop

you’re not dressed up yourself, it is always

up’ vintage tearoom and live music from

wonderful to behold a couple of land girls

classy vocalist, the Fabulous Miss G – who

giggling over their brews with the soldiers,

is well known for her astonishing ‘vintage

or men in their Oxford bags, braces

diva’ sets which showcase music from

and trilby hats walk arm in arm with chic

the likes of Etta James, Paloma Faith and

outfitted ladies.

Amy Winehouse.

As the kudos of vintage has risen, so have

For

the number of shops and fairs across the

Harrogate Vintage Fair please visit:

region. Most towns and even some villages

www.yorkshirevintagefairs.com

more

information

about

the

can now lay claim to at least one vintage shop – usually stocking everything from

What’s On @ Ripon Library?

Family Learning Festival is 14-29th October, and there’s never been a better time to visit and find out about the amazing services and activities which happen each week.

On Tuesday on 24th October from 10am to see what ‘Ripon Reviewed’ have been

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working on to make our local history more accessible, and discover what they do when they meet in the Library each week.

Families, call in on the afternoon of Tuesday 24th October for a free family Lego activity from 2 -3.30 pm.

Ripon Library’s 16th Birthday – join us to celebrate Ripon Library’s 16th Birthday on Saturday 21st October 10am – 2pm. Call in for a slice of cake, and a birthday treat bookmark when you borrow a book.

Local History Fair – There will be a special one day Local and Family History Fair on Friday 10th November at Ripon Library, which will offer the opportunity to learn and explore your family history in and around the Ripon area.

Local history groups and North Yorkshire County Record Office will be on hand to give advice and answer questions. You can drop in to this free event from 11am2pm at Ripon Library.

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Jennyruth Workshops

found out what’s happening at Jennyruth Workshops in the build 08 We up to Christmas, as their busy schedule of making and selling continues!

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Fall For Colour

Stunning Autumn garden transformations

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05 feature: 06 advertorial 07 local news: 08 out & about 12 recipe: 14

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financial

The Family Mortgage FEATURED

Remembrance Sunday Nature in the Garden FEATURED

Jennyruth Workshops Update Local Events this Autumn FEATURED

Make some spooky treats!

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A trip to the Dales

Residents from a local care home enjoyed a Dales trip out

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local news: FEATURED

Blue Cross Update

How to choose a dog groomer FEATURED

Fall for Colour

Ripon Area Music & Arts Diary FEATURED

Care Home visit the Dales Advertising Details & Index

Welcome to the Autumn issue Autumn brings a wonderful change within nature, and we look at this in detail on p18. Don’t forget that the Gunpowder Plot returns again this year and we have all the details on p15. If you have any news, events or stories of local interest, please feel free to send them to editorial@ jkanorth.com. I hope you all enjoy this issue and I’ll see you again in the new year.

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The Family Mortgage

Parents or other family members could make buying a first home more achievable.

Being a family can mean working together to combine your family’s financial strength and share the burden to help those you love, take the next financial step in their lives and buy their first home.

Owning your own home is a natural goal for most of us, but increasingly difficult to achieve as the gap between property prices and earnings continues to widen. Using a standard mortgage, could mean bigger deposits to find or higher monthly repayments.

Alternative options - The principle behind a Family Mortgage is that the person wishing to buy their home will only have a small deposit to put down on a property and they miss out on most of the better mortgage rates. At the same time, families may have savings and property that could be used as security for a family member buying their first home. A Family Mortgage could bring these wider family assets into the mortgage calculation, helping to reduce the cost for the buyer but not asking family members to hand it over as a gift, allowing the family member to remain in control.

Security through savings – How it works?

Many first-time buyers can save enough money for a small deposit but that’s about it. As a result, they have to borrow a high proportion of the cost of their first property.

Lenders generally charge a higher

interest rate on the mortgage when somebody wants to borrow more than 75% of the value of the property they want to buy as they see this as a bigger risk.

A Family Mortgage could allow a family member to provide security for the buyer’s mortgage by depositing savings in a Family Security Account.

This money reduces the risk, so the lender can offer a lower rate of interest than might otherwise be the case. This reduces the monthly payments for the buyer while the family members savings continue to earn interest.

Should you wish to discuss any of the above in further detail, please call for a free initial no obligation chat.

Note: Family members providing financial support should be aware that if the buyer is unable to meet the mortgage payments, that the security they have provided is at risk if the property needs to be sold and there is a shortfall.

The mortgage will be secured on your home. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Next issue: Next issue: Equity Release – A General Guide.

Tel: 01765 278709 Mob: 07999 196984 www.cathedralfp.co.uk Cathedral Financial Planning (UK) is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. APRs are variable.

• Investments • Personal Pensions • Work Place Pensions • Mortgages • Equity Release • Life & Critical Illness Cover • Income Protection • Mortgage Protection • Key Person / Shareholder Cover & Commercial Loans

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY As the custodians of Remembrance, The Royal British Legion calls on the nation to unite in commemorating Remembrance Sunday at the 2017 Cenotaph Service and Parade in Whitehall on 12 November.

DATE: Sunday 12 November 2017 LOCATION: The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London The Cenotaph Service is organised annually by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), with The Royal British Legion coordinating the poignant March Past.

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2017

Each year, veterans participate in the Cenotaph March Past.

This year, there’s a maximum of 10,000 places available which will be allocated through relevant veteran associations. If you are an individual wishing to apply for tickets, please contact your relevant association.

For information about attending this event as a spectator please visit the DCMS website.

Remembrance Sunday services are also held throughout the UK in local communities.

Please check with your local authorities for details.

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Nature

Creating spac es for yourself, family and wil dlife

in the Garden

Burnished gold, russet and amber form a mosaic of kaleidoscopic colour. Autumn is the season to truly behold nature’s palette - a vibrant, visual feast. It’s a beautiful, bountiful event so enjoy every enchanting minute of its earthy goodness.

It’s a time to take stock of your garden.

This year, why not consider how to personalise your own space. We feel small quirky details mixed with bold structural elements help to produce your own, unique garden fingerprint. You can really infuse your own personality throughout your garden, creating a truly special and individual space by introducing smaller elements, such as: alpine planters, lanterns, reclaimed gateposts or fossils in a patio. Adorning your garden, year upon year, adds layers of memories and is great for you, your family and of course your wildlife friends to take pleasure in.

Plants in Focus: Flowers & Foliage Verbena bonariensis / Argentinian Vervain A tall, erect perennial up to 2m with vivid clusters of purple flowers that make a fantastic foil for other plants.

Euphorbia griffithii ‘Fireglow’ / Spurge A virgorous perennial with red tinged leaves, orange-red flowers and burning autumn tones.

At Timothy Campbell Landscapes, we create gardens with passion, care and a personal touch. If you would like a bespoke design and/or build to create your own beautiful, unique space then please contact Tim or Vicky on 07739071012 or visit: www. timothycampbelllandscapes.co.uk

Gaura lindheimeri ‘Whriling Butterflies’ / Beeblossom A herbaceous perennial with graceful white flowers, up to 80cm in height, with an elegant form.

Happy Gardening!

Wildlife Corner: Birds of a Feather This year we have invited as many of our winged friends into our garden as possible. We’ve tried different foods, feeding stations, and various positions within the garden to tempt them in. After a year of observation and some helpful advice from our customers along the way, we’ve been lucky enough to experience a hive of bustling avian activity as well as many small mammals too.

We’ve spent countless mornings and evenings enjoying their company and being constantly surprised by the variety of species and individuals.

We’ve also noticed that, across the

board, the effects of damaging pests are significantly less; so it has been a good relationship to gain.

The most liked foods have been mealworms (robins, starlings and pretty much everyone else), sunflower seeds (especially nuthatches and tits), nyger seeds (finches love these) and suet blocks (favoured by blackbirds).

The trick is to offer a variety of food sources and positions whilst keeping an eye out for what works best for your feathered friends – each garden will be different. What are you waiting for, go on, give it a go.

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Jennyruth Workshops: Autumn Update

It’s that time of year again when we are getting busier designing and making our hand-crafted Christmas gifts and products. We do maintain a small Christmas making area all year round, as Christmas is when we sell most of our products and decorations are very popular. Not everyone is so happy here painting Christmas decorations in June and July though!

Now, however, we are in full swing and getting into the Christmas spirit.

We also have a new quiz ready to sell compiled by our quiz team of Beth and Brenda. The quizzes are fun to do, make a nice gift and are still only £1 a copy.

We have a busy Christmas period ahead so please join us at the events below. All events, apart from the quiz selling, will have our crafts and handmade Christmas gifts and products for sale.

Saturday 28 October St Peter’s Refreshment Day, St Peter’s Church, Harrogate, 10am-4pm.

Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 November Yorkshire Crafts for Christmas, The Pavilions, Yorkshire Showground, 9am-5pm Thursday 23 November Quiz selling, Booths, Ripon Saturday 25 November Christmas Food and Gift Fair, Ripon Cathedral, 10.00am - 4.30pm Saturday 2 December Coffee morning, Marton cum Grafton, 10am – 12.

Wednesday 6 December Quiz selling. Morrisons Boroughbridge Wednesday 6 December Late Night Christmas Shopping, Boroughbridge: 5.30pm-7.30pm Thursday 7 December Quiz selling, Morrisons Boroughbridge Friday 8 December Jennyruth Workshops Christmas Fair, Jennyruth Workshops, 1.30pm-4.00pm Friday 15 December Quiz selling, Morrisons Ripon

Jennyruth Workshops Unit 5, Red House Farm, Newby Hall Estate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AY Tel: 01765 606620 email: info@jennyruth.co.uk www.jennyruth.co.uk

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Out & About 14th Oct - 5th Nov n Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park Autumn opening Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10.00am 4.00pm. The Hutts, Grewelthorpe, Ripon, HG4 3DA The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park in Grewelthorpe is a private garden owned by Peter and Caroline Roberts In 2005 they decided to welcome the public to enjoy its beauty for an 8 week period each summer and a fortnight in the Autumn. Considered by many to be a botanical masterpiece, the garden and sculpture park is set in stunningly beautiful woodland; enhanced by peaceful natural springs, lakes and striking contemporary sculptures.

For more information visit: www.himalayangarden.com .........................................................

20th October

n Rob Wyke: Wild Commons and Pulling Green Gages, images of Yorkshire in some C18th fictions Markenfield Hall: 7.00 - 9.00pm Following on from last year’s Laurence Sterne lecture by the curator of Shandy Hall, this year the Laurence Sterne Trust’s Chairman will talk about the scenes painted by the words of Sterne, and his contemporary Tobias Smollett, to bring to life eighteenth-century Yorkshire in all its eccentric variety.

Rob Wyke was, until his recent retirement, Second Master of Winchester College, teaching English Literature there with infectious enthusiasm.

Cost: £20 For more information visit: www.markenfieldhall.com .........................................................

21st Oct - 3rd Nov

n Jo Garlick: Wildlife and Landscapes An exhibition featuring the work of pastel artist Jo Garlick. Blue Light Gallery, Masham Community Office, Masham

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22nd October

n Wedding Show 11.00am - 3.00pm: The Old Deanery Join us at Yorkshire Yurts Wedding Show, where we’ll be joined by some of the best local wedding suppliers showcasing their goods & services in a 42ft Yurt and 9x9m Petal Pole Marquee. Free entry. Free glass of Prosecco and goody bag for the first 100 registered bride or grooms. Music performances throughout the day.

Refreshments will be available throughout the day The Old Deanery in Ripon is a 17th century Grade II red star listed building, with idyllic gardens and set in a magnificent location opposite Ripon Cathedral making it one of the most beautiful wedding venues in North Yorkshire. www.theolddeanery.co.uk .........................................................

23rd - 27th October n Ripon Museums

Punishment

week!

Discover the punishments of the past with family activities.

Have a go at the cranking machine in the Prison and Police Museum, learn more about stone breaking duties in the Workhouse and the harsh sentences doled out in the Courthouse. Not quite the ‘Good Old Days!’ .........................................................

26th - 29th October

n Frightwater Valley A Halloween spooktacular!

Join us for our annual Halloween spooktacular as all manner of ghastly ghosts and gruesome ghouls lurk within the shadows of the theme park.

During the day friendly frights are suitable for the whole family but BE WARNED.... as dusk falls you will need to tread very scarefully as....the darker the night the scarier the fright!

For more information or to book tickets visit: www.lightwatervalley.co.uk .........................................................

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31st October n Ripon Ghost Walk: Halloween Special An extra spooky Ghost Walk with some extra themed spooky stories added in. Feel free to dress up in Halloween costume! Explore the darker side of Ripon, hearing tales of ghouls and ghostly goings on around every corner.

Meet at the Cabman’s Shelter for a 7:30pm start IF YOU DARE! The Cabman’s Shelter is right next to the four red phoneboxes on Ripon Market Place. There’s no need to book, just turn up Price: Adults £3, Under 16s £1.

The walk will last around 1 hour 20 minutes, finishing back at the Market Square in time to see the Ripon Hornblower at 9pm. There’s no audience participation on the ghost walks required, just fascinating stories and spooky tales to be heard as you explore the most haunted spots of Ripon! Of course, any questions and comments you may have are welcome along the way, and if you’ve ever seen a ghost in Ripon, we’d love to hear about it!

For more information visit: www.yorkshiretrails.co.uk .........................................................

15th November

n Flower Arranging Demonstration 7.30pm at Bishop Monkton Village Hall “A Merry Little Christmas” by Judy Watker with Ripon Flower Club.

Entry £7 incl. Refreshments.

Tickets Sheila: 01765 600470. .........................................................

24th November

n The Highside Singers in Concert Allhallowgate Methodist Church 7.30pm Musical Director: Greg Smith Based in Kirkby Malzeard the Highside Singers have been singing and performing together for more than thirty years. This concert will be under the direction of Greg Smith. Greg is also Accompanist and Deputy Conductor

of Ripon Choral Society and Principal Conductor and Chorus Director to the North Yorkshire Chorus of Northallerton. They will be performing a varied programme of music to suit all tastes.

For more information email Ruth Verity, hrverity@gmail.com www.highsidesingerschoir.btck.co.uk .........................................................

2nd December

n Scuba Diving for All: Santa’s Grotto Ripon Town Hall As you enter the Town Hall follow Santa’s footsteps, these will lead you to Santa and his wife, Mrs Claus in their enchanted Grotto. Take home a memento of your visit by having your photograph taken with Santa and Mrs Claus. Every child receives a present, candy cane and some special ‘Reindeer food’ to put outside on Christmas Eve. Write a letter to Santa and post it in the special post box - to receive a personal reply make sure you put your name and address in your letter.

Home made mince pies, hot and cold drinks, tombola and much more. www.sda-ripon.org.uk .........................................................

8th - 10th December

n Christmas Tree Festival St Wilfrid’s RC Church Come and enjoy the spirit of Christmas with a forest of trees decorated by local charities and organisations at St Wilfrids RC Church, Ripon. St Wilfrid’s will be open every day from 10am to 4pm with festive music and refreshments. The culmination will be a wonderful Carol Concert with St John Fishers High School choir at 3pm on Sunday, 10th December, with Cllr Pauline McHardy, The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Ripon as guest of honour. www.facebook.com/StWilfsRipon .........................................................

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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Chocolate Spider Cupcakes Method

To make the icing: Beat the icing

Preheat the oven to Gas 3 / 175C

sugar, butter and cocoa powder

Place the flour, cocoa powder,

together by hand or in an electric

caster sugar, baking powder, salt

mixer. Add the milk a little at a time

and butter into an electric mixer

then beat well until the mixture is

(or use a handheld whisk) and beat

light and fluffy. Use this to cover

on a slow speed until the mixture

the cooled cakes.

looks grainy, like sand.

To finish the spiders: In a separate jug whisk the milk,

Pour the chocolate sprinkles on to

egg and vanilla extract together.

a saucer. Take each iced cake and

Pour half into the flour mixture.

dip the icing into the sprinkles to

Beat well to combine and make

make the hairy spider’s body. Place

sure you get rid of any lumps. Add

two ‘eyeballs’ on each cupcake.

the second half of the egg and milk mixture and beat until the mixture

Use a skewer to poke 4 holes on

is smooth (about two minutes).

opposite sides of each cupcake; insert liquorice strips into each

Spoon the mixture into 12 paper

hole.

cupcake cases and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked. Set

Makes 12

Ingredients For the cakes 100g Plain flour 20g Cocoa powder 140g caster sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder Pinch salt 40g Unsalted butter (room temp) 120ml whole milk 1 egg 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

For the icing 300g Icing sugar (sifted) 100g Unsalted butter (room temp) 40g Cocoa powder 40ml Whole milk For decoration Pot of chocolate sprinkles Sweets for eyeballs Black string liquorice - cut into 5cm strips

Happy Halloween

aside to cool.

Carve the Best Pumpkin Carving Jack O’ Lanterns dates back to an old Celtic holiday, Samhain. People carved scary looking turnip lanterns and lit them with candles to ward off spirits.

When the Irish migrated to America, they found that pumpkins grown there were much easier to carve so adapted their custom.

My children love to carve pumpkins. Oh who am I kidding, my husband and I love it too and over the years our designs have become more ambitious. Here are a few tips.

Start with the right pumpkin. It should be fresh with a sturdy stem, no bruises and a flat bottom so it won’t roll. A smooth one is easier to carve and if you can find one with a flatter ‘face’ so much the better.

Use proper safety pumpkin carving sets.

No-one wants to spend Halloween sat in the accident and emergency department dressed as Dracula’s Bride. Ok that was the one year I did NOT use proper pumpkin saw and I was more at risk at

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dying from embarrassment than the blood loss but don’t risk it folks.

Cut the lid using the saw angled in towards the stem. That way the lid won’t drop inside the pumpkin when you replace it.

Scoop out all the pulp and some of the flesh - an ice cream scoop works brilliantly.

You can now download patterns from the internet. These are terrific if you have limited artistic skills like me. Tape the pattern to the pumpkin (make little cuts around the edge of the pattern if the pumpkin is a bit too round, and that way it will fit better). Then use a pin or small nail to puncture the paper and the outer skin of the pumpkin at intervals of around 1/4 inch / 0.5 cm, or even closer for intricate designs.

If it’s difficult to see your poked-out pattern, rub a little corn flour or baby powder into the dots. The dots will turn bright white and your design will magically appear.

Carve the tiniest sections first. Then carve the areas in the centre of the pattern, and then work outwards. That way you can rest your hand on the uncut bits of pumpkin, not your carved-out design.

Rather than always cutting all the way through the pumpkin try just removing some of the skin. The yellow flesh underneath will glow when lit up from inside.

Spread Vaseline on the cut edges to seal in moisture. If you have to carve it a few days in advance and it shrivels you can revive it with a face-down soak in cold water.

Pumpkin carving is a great activity for all the family. You can make it competitive, or have a theme for your pumpkins, or invite friends over for a pumpkin carving party.

Just don’t end up in casualty wearing a wild wig and face paint. A safe Halloween is a Happy Halloween!

By Louise Addison

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Blue Cross Thirsk

Wet Weather Advice This time of year often brings with it some wet and windy weather. This can mean pets are spending more time indoors. Try your best to keep your dog walk routine as much as you can, even when it’s wet. If your pets are staying indoors a bit more make sure they have lots of thing to keep them mentally active.

Daily dog walks and inquisitive cats in the garden aren’t just getting the exercise they need. Mental stimulation is vital to prevent pets from getting bored and frustrated and resorting to behaving in ways we would rather they didn’t! Hide your cat’s food in scrunched balls of edible paper and hide around the house so that they are encouraged to ‘hunt’ for it. Make sure their litter trays are changed as needed and remember the more cats the more litter trays you will need. Encourage the whole family to take time out for play. Not only is this huge fun for all

involved but it can really increase the bond between pets and their owners.

Protect your pet from firework fears With autumn nights soon drawing in we often talk to pet owners whose cats or dogs are terrified of the flashes and bangs fireworks celebrations bring. If your pet gets worried around this time of year check our advice at www.bluecross. org.uk or pop into the centre for a free leaflet.

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

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

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

org.uk, or join us on Facebook.

How to Choose a Dog Groomer Recommendation is everything.

Ask friends and family for recommendations. The chances are if you have a dog-loving friend who is happy with her groomer, you will be too. The British Dog Groomer’s Association is part of the Pet Care Trade Association (a membership body for pet care specialist businesses). They have a list of groomers that they have accredited to a set standard, which aims to provide quality assurance to owners. There are written and practical tests that the groomer has to pass to gain this accreditation.

Groomers are not actually required to hold any qualifications, but the BDGA and RSPCA recommend that you only use those that do; the most recognised qualification route for dog groomers in the UK is the City and Guilds qualifications.

Ask to see any certificates.

Finding a groomer that belongs to a trade organisation provides

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extra peace of mind. Groomers can join the British Dog Groomers Association (BDGA), through which they can keep up with trends on safety, health and other issues related to grooming through continued education, training and support.

Meet the groomer with your dog before employing them. You need to like and trust them and be confident that they will look after your pet. Ask questions. Do they use reward-based training methods to make the experience positive for the dog? Are the facilities clean and secure? Above all it should be a place where you feel comfortable leaving your pet.

A good groomer will ask for proof of vaccination before using their services, to stop the spread of contagious diseases between dogs. If it is a large establishment there should be sufficient staff to look after the needs of the animals

in their care. A single groomer running on an appointment-only basis should leave enough time for each grooming session. Be sure to discuss any special needs your pet has, such as sensitive skin, or a nervous disposition, and then ensure that you are happy that the groomer will cater for them. Many dogs don’t like having their paws touched. Ask the groomer how they would handle this.

Check all references and ask to see

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a copy of their police check or CRB certificate, to check that they do not have a criminal background.

Ask to see evidence they have insurance to cover your pet in case of an emergency.

Finally be realistic about price. A bargain price may not be such a bargain if the job is shoddy or worse, leads to an expensive visit to the vet.

By Louise Addison

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GARDEN VIEW

Fall for

Colour See what I did there in the title? Terrible pun I

Japanese maples

know but I couldn’t resist. Back in the Nineties I

Varieties of Acer palmatum - both

travelled to the White Mountain region of the USA to experience the Fall firsthand. My husband still

green and purple - colour well and are small enough for most gardens.

They do prefer acid soil so if you live

jokes that it’s the only time in my life I’ve ever been

on lime they perform better in a pot. They

speechless!

need shelter from chilly winds, which can scorch their leaves.

Clear blue skies, golden sun and hyper-saturated foliage

Dogwood, Cornus alba

colours gave the impression that the whole New Hampshire landscape was on fire. The effect was unutterably beautiful.

Back home in the UK I was a woman on a mission. I had to capture some of that beauty for my own plot.

Through research I discovered that the quality of autumn col-

The leaves begin to turn pink in late September and you also have the benefit of bright red or yellow whippy stems afterwards, depending on the variety.

Euonymus alatus

our in the New Hampshire region depends on two things: the

A quirky plant

combination of tree species and the climatic conditions.

which has corky, winged outgrowths

The sugar maple, red oak, mespilus and viburnum are the

on its stems. This is a quiet plant

trees responsible for the famous vivid red and purple hues of

for most of the year but produces

the Fall but their colourful magic is dependant on warm sunny

the most brilliant crimson leaves in

days followed by cool nights where the temperature doesn’t

autumn plus purple - red fruits which

drop below 7-8°C.

split to form four winged lobes with a

So now I had two problems. No way could I guarantee perfect weather conditions in the UK and then there was the small issue of space...the smallness of the space being the issue! I would not be able to shoe-horn a Red Oak or a Sugar Maple

bright orange seed in the centre. There is also a compact variety which only grows to 1m so is suitable for small gardens.

into my suburban garden.

Berberis thunbergii and its varieties are around 2m tall, make

So I hit the books and the garden centres and gradually I

just before the leaves fall.

compiled a list of solid autumn performers which will put on a dazzling display regardless of the British climate.

Now my garden is brim full of glorious, fiery autumn hues and with a little planning and my ‘approved’ list you too can bring a little of the Boston Falls to British suburbia.

a great hedge and take on spectacular hues around October

Coloured leafed heathers These work hard all year but are at their best when burnished by the autumn chill.

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Ripon Area Music & Arts Diary 21st October

St Cecilia Orchestra: Cathedral, Ripon

Ripon

Special Gala Concert

7:30pm: Wagner’s Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde, followed by Beethoven’s immense Symphony No 9, with guest soloists and the Cleveland Philharmonic Choir.

Tickets available online: www.st-cecilia. org.uk) or from the Cathedral Bookshop; Little Ripon Bookshop, Westgate; Bargain Books, the Arcade or by phone from Richard Russell - 01765 677413 Adult: £20, Concession: £18, Student: £5, Under 18:£0 01765 602856 www.st-cecilia.org.uk ....................................................................

21st October

Richmondshire Concerts: Influence Church, Richmond

Royal Northern Sinfonia

7:30pm: Royal Northern Sinfonia comes to Richmond from the Sage, Gateshead, with a wonderfully attractive programme: two Brandenburgs; one of Mozart’s best loved works for wind; and Richard Strauss’s deeply moving ‘Metamorphosen’, in the

version for seven instruments.

Adult: £20, Full-time student: £1 www.rsconcerts.org ....................................................................

28th October

Wesley Centre Concerts: Wesley Centre - Harrogate

Evening Concert

7:30pm: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet plays music by Beethoven, Schumann, Ravel and Debussy £15. 01423 509917 / 883618 wesleycentreharrogate.org.uk ....................................................................

28th October

York Musical Society York Barbican, York

Simple Gifts: Music Inspired by Folksongs

7:30pm: Folk music, with its memorable melodies and words telling the stories of ordinary people’s lives, has been an inspiration for many composers. We have chosen Vaughan Williams’ English Folk Song Suite, Fantasia on Greensleeves and John Rutter’s The Sprig of Thyme to represent traditional British music. These pieces

include well-known favourites, including ‘The Miller of Dee’ and ‘Willow Song’.

Crossing the seas, Aaron Copland’s Old American Songs – including the popular Shaker song ‘Simple Gifts’ – are based on American folk, religious and political themes. In contrast, Gustav Holst’s Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda explore ancient Indian religious music. Conducted by David Pipe with the York Musical Society Orchestra.

For ticket information please contact via: www.yorkmusicalsociety.org.uk ....................................................................

28th October

Vocalis chamber choir Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Fountains by Floodlight Music for Two Elizabeths

8:00pm: Join Vocalis Chamber choir and their talented young musical director Alex Kyle for an hour of superb choral music from the two Elizabethan ages, in the stunning cellarium at Fountains Abbey.

Please contact Fountains Abbey for ticket information: 01765 608888 www.fountainsabbey.org.uk

Leeming Garth Care Home residents enjoyed a special day out touring the Dales on the Wensleydale Steam Railway 8 residents and staff from Leeming Garth Care Home have recently enjoyed a day in the Yorkshire Dales courtesy of the Wensleydale Steam Railway. The Wensleydale Railway is an authentic heritage railway which serves the community in touring the Yorkshire Dales.

Molly Dickinson, Mabel Eckford, Sheila Hinton, Connie Reed, Bob Ford, Pam Steggalls, Ivy Gilbank and Fred Poole thoroughly enjoyed the day supported by staff.

before a stop over at Leyburn which meant that the residents enjoyed a homemade picnic and shopping spree, then on to Redmire before the journey back to Leeming Bar. All Residents stated that they had enjoyed the experience and would love to do it again. This was a first time adventure for Ivy as Ivy had never been on a train before.

Lorna Burn, Leeming Garth Home Manager, said: “You couldn’t keep the smiles from everyone’s faces - it was such a lovely day! Our Wellbeing Coordinator, Sharni, has done a tremendous job for the Residents. Organising trips out like this demonstrates how we strive to provide the kindest care for our Residents.”

Embarking at Leeming Bar and travelling through Bedale and Finghall Lane ...

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10th November

St John’s Church, Sharow HG4 5BJ

Ripon Young Musicians of the Year

7:15pm: Ripon Young Musicians of the Year is a competitive music festival for young people who live, or are at school, or have private music lessons within a 15-mile radius of Ripon. It starts on the evening of Friday 10 November and continues through the day on Saturday 11 November, finishing with a winners’ concert on the evening of Saturday 11 November. Two winners are chosen to go forward to the District round of the Rotary Young Musician of the Year in York.

There is a small entry fee for each class.

The concert is free to children. Adults pay £3 for entry to the competition and concert. The closing date for entries to the competition is 20 October 2017.

For ticket information please contact via: www.rymy.co.uk ....................................................................

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