Ripon & Masham InFocus Autumn 2014

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New Businesses & Services

A snapshot of new local businesses and services across Ripon, Masham & the surrounding areas

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New businesses and services FEATURED

Nidderdale transport scheme launched FEATURED

Nature in the Garden Local Events this Autumn FEATURED

Christmas events across the area

Christmas 2014

Festive fun across our Market towns!

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Welcome to the Autumn issue of Ripon & Masham InFocus In this issue we look at that time of year when Autumn has well and truly arrived and Christmas is just around the corner. Ripon and Masham are full of exciting businesses offering wonderful products and services this Autumn. We have lots of local events and activities for you all to enjoy on pages 16, 17, 18, 20 and 21, so there really is no excuse to miss them!

I hope you all enjoy the magazine and we’ll see you again in the new year.

Best wishes as ever,

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Jennyruth Workshops continues to go from strength to strength At Jennyruth Workshops we are looking back on a joyous year of celebrations of our 10th Anniversary at Red House Farm, Ripon, with so many wonderful memories. But with excitement we look forward to the many challenges and changes that lie ahead.

2014 has seen Jennyruth Workshops enjoying collaborating with Brighter Boroughbridge to create this stunning Tour de France display at the A1 Boroughbridge junction. This display will soon change to field of large poppies as we all remember the sacrifices of those 100 years ago in World War One. Change is the recurring theme at the moment with many upgrades to our facilities including a new training room, an outdoor relaxation and working space and a redecorated mess room.

We are purchasing a laser cutter that will allow our workers to develop new and relevant skills and to produce an even wider range of products. We want to use this equipment and these skills to also benefit our local community by producing quality products for local businesses and community groups.

We spend a lot of time involving ourselves in the local community with school workshops and presentations to various groups in and around the Ripon area. Please contact us if you are interested in working with us.

We would love to invite you to visit us at our workshops at Red House Farm, Ripon to share our joy and excitement and to meet our learning disabled colleagues who produce our wonderful range of products.

Please contact us on: (01765) 606620, info@jennyruth.co.uk or on www.Jennyruth.co.uk

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“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.

Businesses are invited to submit their adverts to this feature at the regular price (Advert sizes available: 1/8 and

¼) and they will receive the equivalent space in complimentary editorial*.

This editorial provides excellent business exposure to 14,800 homes and businesses and allows further explanation of the new business or services available. * Editorial must be supplied completed.

To feature within this section of the magazine please contact us on: 01609 777401 | 01609 779097 | christine@jkanorth.com

Nidderdale gets the keys to community car North Yorkshire County Council has handed over the first community car to people in Nidderdale as a local solution to transport needs across this rural area.

Keys to a brand new Peugeot 308 diesel estate car were handed over to Nidderdale Plus, the local voluntary organisation, by Cllr Tim Swales, the county council’s chairman and Cllr John Fort, the local member for Pateley Bridge, at the Nidderdale Show last month.

The car will be based in Pateley Bridge and, with a pool of volunteer drivers, will provide transport for people in areas where no public transport exists.

“This is a bespoke scheme for the Nidderdale area and is like manna from heaven for an area like ours which is very rural with limited public transport,” said Cllr Fort, who is also president of the Nidderdale Show. “Nidderdale is looking forward to having the car, volunteer drivers have gone through the necessary training and we are ready to go. We hope it will go a long way to resolving transport issues and preventing isolation

for some members of our community.”

If successful, the scheme could be replicated in other parts of North Yorkshire. The scheme comes out of the “Stronger Communities” programme through which the county council supports communities to help themselves and create local solutions to services at a time of significant financial challenge for the authority.

The project has been developed following a series of public meetings with the county council last year where the community expressed their concerns about lack of transport. It became clear that some sort of community transport scheme was needed. The county council worked with Nidderdale Plus on the best solution - and a community car rather than a minibus was felt to be a more flexible form of transport and easier to manage.

New Business aims to help those ‘stuck for ideas!’

From organic farmers to arts festivals and swimming clubs this design team has many years of experience at helping you stand out from the crowd.

We love design and we promise to come up with design solutions to meet your objectives and suit your budget, using in house expertise supplemented with skills from a wide range of colleagues.

To be successful, your branded marketing materials need to be functional, eyecatching and targeted. Our feet are firmly grounded in the principles and practice of marketing and brand management and we will make sure your graphic design pays for itself many times over.

We are passionate about giving a helping hand to new and growing businesses and have developed simple packages that are designed to get you up and running with a minimum of fuss; they

will add instant professionalism to your image and include logo design, starter website and publicity materials.

‘Re-designs’ has just launched its range of services in Ripon and the surrounding area, and are keen to hear from you about any potential projects that you may need help with.

Please get in touch; so for an initial chat, contact Jane Redfern on 07724 131179 or email: hello@re-designs.co.uk

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A brand new shopping experience now open in Thirsk!

Love Thy Interiors opened their doors on the 20th September and Sarah and Kelly are so pleased with the response they have had so far.

With some exciting window displays on the horizon and some great Christmas events planned, make sure you keep an eye on the ever-changing Love Thy Interiors.

Sarah said ‘We have had an overwhelming reaction to the shop with so many nice comments. Everyone has been so friendly and welcomed us to the area.”

At Love Thy Interiors, items instore continually change to keep it interesting and theres always something new to catch your eye.

With Christmas fast approaching, keep popping in to see the wide range of gifts and amazing decorations! Also introducing the Love Thy Wish List buying presents has never been easier!

With Love Thy Interiors being open 7 days a week, there really is no excuse not to come and see the beautiful shop! Love Thy Interiors offer local (and national) delivery. Out of hours deliveries can also be accommodated on request.

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11 Kirkgate, Thirsk Tel: 01845 527123 www.lovethyinteriors.co.uk

Exciting new range at Cognito Cycles!

Take a walk, saunter or even better a bike ride from the ancient Ripon Market Square onto Kirkgate with the cathedral as a backdrop. There you’ll find Cognito Cyles, a new vibrant, exciting, friendly bike shop.

From an inner tube to a helmet, a pump to a pair of pedals or a seat post and a saddle, at Cognito Cycles you’ll find a comprehensive range of bike parts and accessories. We also offer a wide range of new bikes. BMX, Mountain, road and urban, if not in stock they will be available to order with two days

delivery on all items. If your bikes broke we can fix it, full bike servicing, custom wheel and bike builds, we’ll even mend a puncture for you.

We offer a complete professional bike service at affordable prices, pop in to Cognito Cycles now...

In stock soon scooters, Rocker BMX and much more. Call in for some great Chrismtas gift ideas! .........................................................................

Cognito Cycles 9 Kirkgate, Ripon, HG4 1PA Tel: 01765 608397 www.cognitocycles.co.uk

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New Care Provider Launches in North Yorkshire Care Designed for You is a new innovative provider of care, registered as a non-regulated provider with North Yorkshire County Council.

We are providers of one-to-one support either in the home or the community. We support people who may have Asperger’s / autism, learning disabilities, dementia and a wide range of other disabilities. Our aim is to work in a person-centred way to build an individual profile to suit the person’s needs and aspirations. All our carers are hand-picked to match the person’s tailor-made profile.

If you feel you would benefit from our services or know of someone who would, please visit our website or contact us on 07720 219135

Creative Connections We would also like to introduce Creative Connections Community Interest Company. Creative Connections is the social enterprise arm of Care Designed for You. The aim of Creative Connections is to form groups of people who may have disabilities or be socially isolated due to their age or mental health issues.

We will run these groups in rural

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communities to reduce isolation, raise self-esteem, and increase knowledge.

We will take the activities to their locality and use village halls/church halls as the base. If you know of anyone who may benefit from being able to attend a weekly activity group and would like to register your interest please complete our online questionnaire at: www.creativeconnections.co.uk If you are interested in joining our team of volunteers please contact us via our website or email us for further details at: creativeconnections@cdfy.co.uk Care Designed for You is an equal opportunities employer. If you are interested in a rewarding career and would like to join our team or for more information about us please visit: www.caredesignedforyou.co.uk or email your CV to personnel@ caredesignedforyou.co.uk

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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.

In the garden many plants are now slowing down in preparation for winter. Despite the lack of new growth autumn and winter can produce plenty of interest with a little planning and creativity. It’s good to have strong, interesting features that take over the batton from the beauty of the spring and summer flower display. These could be a stylish knot garden, a bespoke element of structure or a dazzling water feature. However, the list is endless.

Therefore, why not consider adding a beautiful focal point to make the garden fun all year round.

You could have a fire pit to warm your toes by, a stone sculpture to catch the morning frost or even a personalized floor design like the one we created below. Whilst adding a new facet to your area this will also fashion your own personal, quirky touch within your garden.

For an informal chat about your garden space and how it can be transformed through tailored, individual design and construction then please contact Timothy Campbell Landscapes (BSc (Hons) Environmental Conservation) on 07739071012 or visit: www.timothycampbelllandscapes.co.uk

Plants in Focus:

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Sedum telephium ‘Autumn Joy’ A nectar-rich, clump forming, upright sedum with pink to rosy red umbrella like flowers

Colchicum autumnale ‘album’ / Meadow Saffron Autumn brings goblet shaped white flowers, this plant is highly toxic so handle with care.

Parrotia persica / Persian Ironwood A medium sized, drooping and spreading deciduous tree with fantastic gold, orange and red autumn colour and red flowers in Winter / early Spring.

Happy Gardening!

Wildlife Corner A Bug’s Life

The creatures in our gardens are as varied as you can possibly imagine.

They really are biodiverse. The colder months are generally harder for them and they will appreciate any help you can give. Their diverse nature often means that it helps to be inventive when creating safe environments for them. Think about providing food and protection from the elements via various habitat types. Wildlife will use just about anything that is clean and safe for a habitat. You give them the opportunity and they do the rest! Go on, give it a try.

Here’s one to get you started - bug boarding house: • Collect up some fallen/rotting pieces of wood • Find a quiet corner in the garden • Dig 3 to 4 pieces half into the ground • Cover over with more wood, soil and leaves • Wait for the vast army of mini beasts and grubs to move in and provide a snack for birds, hedgehogs and frogs.

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Out & About Workhouse Museum Saturday 22nd November

n Ripon Museum Trust FREE day As part of the city’s Christmas Light Switch On celebrations Ripon Museums will open its doors free for the day 11am – 4pm. Come and explore the city’s three museums and try Victorian crafts.

Our volunteers will be serving tea and homemade cakes.

Saturday 13th December

n Christmas Day in the Workhouse 11am – 4pm Join the Guardians, staff and inmates to enjoy the Mayors Christmas visit to the Workhouse. Based on the real events of 1892 our costumed volunteers will show you round, teach you Victorian crafts and you can enjoy a tea and homemade cakes.

Adults £4, Children £1 Workhouse Museum 75 Allhallowgate, Ripon Tel 01765 690799 email info@riponmuseums.co.uk www.riponmuseums.co.uk ........................................................

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal

n Dear Santa…

Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November 11am – 3pm. December: Saturday & Sunday 6/7, 13/14, 20/21, then from Monday 22 December until Sunday 4 January It’s nearly Christmas so our elves’ twinkly post office is officially open for business!

If you’ve said your pleases and thankyous this year, be sure to write to Santa to tell him how good you’ve been. We’ll provide the paper, pens, envelopes and stamps – all that’s left is for you to write your wish list, become the elf postmaster, and send it off to the North Pole.

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n Deck the halls Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November 11am – 3pm & December: Saturday & Sunday 6/7, 13/14, 20/21, then from Monday 22 December until Sunday 4 January Make a Christmas decoration, in your festive preparation. Tissue paper, card or glue, we’ll provide it all for you. Hang it high upon a tree, why not make one, two, or three? n Santa’s grotto Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November 1pm – 3pm. December: Saturday & Sunday 6/7, 13/14, and 20/21 December Santa is touching down at Fountains Abbey this year and he comes bearing gifts. If you’ve been a good little boy or girl then come and pay him a visit in his cosy grotto and he may have a special something for you. (£5 per child includes gift) n Music and Lights Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November 3.30pm – 5pm (last entry 4pm).

December: Saturdays & Sundays 6/7, 13/14, 20/21 and 27/28 December Wrap up warm, grab a hot drink and wander through the estate to see the trees twinkling with light and the Abbey all aglow. Enjoy live festive music in the cellarium – don’t hesitate to join in if you know the tune! Normal admission charges apply. n Christmas Lunches Mondays - Thursdays 1st – 23rd December 12 – 2pm Indulge in a sumptuous Christmas lunch at the restaurant. Choose from either two or three courses, and add tea or coffee with handmade petit fours for an extra treat. This could be incorporated with a leisurely walk around our beautiful grounds, or a visit to the shop to pick up some special seasonal gifts. Two courses £17.95, three courses £19.95 Booking essential - 01765 643197/198

Having an event?

Email us your event details to: events@jkanorth.com and we’ll publish it for you. Magazine distribution dates are on p30. n On the Hoof Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th and Sunday 20th December 10.30am – 12.45pm Trot along to St Mary’s Church to watch the wild deer munching through their winter feed. Can you can spot the difference between the Red, Sika and Fallow deer? Meet our deer warden at St. Mary’s Church. n Carols by Candlelight Sunday 7th December 3.30pm. As Christmas fast approaches it’s time for our annual family carol service. Grab a mulled wine or a hot chocolate and have a sing along to those favourite traditional carols in the Abbey. n Christmas Wreath Making Monday 8 – Wednesday 10 December 10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm Lunch is at 12.30pm for all workshops Join award winning florist Joanna McCrae to create festive decorations to adorn your home using natural materials from right here on the estate! Running a series of workshops over three days, she’ll be providing expert tuition on how to make your own wreath, swag or table decoration. Every workshop includes a delicious two course lunch at the restaurant. Booking Essential, tel: 01765 643198. £45.00 per workshop (incl. lunch). If a whole day (2 workshops) is booked the price is £75.00. If two courses over two different days are booked the price is £80.00 (both incl lunch). n School Holiday Fun – Twelve Days of Christmas Saturday 20 December – Sunday 4 January The infamous cast of the twelve days of Christmas has escaped on the estate, and we need your help to rein them in.

Pick up a map from any admission point and track them down – there will be a reward for our best helper!

n Boxing Day Pilgrimage Friday 26 December 9.30am service in Ripon Cathedral On a cold day in 1132, thirteen monks walked from Ripon to a completely deserted valley by the river Skell. There they started their own community from nothing. And so, Fountains Abbey was born! You too can follow the monks in their footsteps in this annual traditional pilgrimage. It will begin at Ripon Cathedral with a celebration of Eucharist and end with a service of carols and prayers in the cellarium of the abbey.

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Ripon, HG4 3DY Tel: 01765 643176 ........................................................

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Friday 7th November

n The Tale of Walter the Pencil Man An Evening of Cartoon and Poetry with Ian McMillan and Tony Husband. Enjoy an entertaining evening based on Ian and Tony’s latest six-line rhyming stanzas book about a young Yorkshire lad from a pit village caught up in the horrors of the First World War. Includes refreshments. Booking Advised. £12.50 adults / £10 children & concs 7pm, Royal Pump Room Museum, Crown Place, Harrogate, Tel: 01423 556188 museums@Harrogate.gov.uk www.facebook.com/HarrogateMuseum ........................................................

Saturday 22nd November

n Meet Mrs Claus Come along and meet Santa’s good lady at Ripon Town Hall, 10am - 2pm. Proceeds for the Scuba Diving Association. ........................................................

Monday 8th December

n Macmillan Cancer Candlelit Concert Supported by Aysgarth School Choirs Ripon Cathedral: 7.30pm Tel: 01765 603462. £30 / £20 / £10 postmaster@riponcathedral.org.uk ........................................................

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

All events correct at time of going to press.

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Christmas Ripon

Christmas Light Switch On: 22nd November Ripon Chrismas lights switch on is on the Saturday 22nd November, with StrayFM supporting the event live for the afternoon. We have a full programme of Carols, School Singing, dancers, performers - young and old! We are planning for a Frozen Winter Wonderland atmosphere, and encouraging all children to wear their favourite dressing up costume! Light Switch on at 6pm by Father Christmas.

This is run in conjunction with Ripon Cathedral who are holding their annual Christmas Craft and Gift Fair 10 - 4pm, and Ripon Museums are supporting us by having FREE entry that day, come to Ripon and enjoy the countdown to Christmas!

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Masham

Christmas Light Switch On: TBC (See local press) Traditional Christmas Fair: takes over Masham Market Square and the Town Hall on Saturday 6th December from 10am-4pm. Crafts & gifts ideas, Santa’s Grotto (from 1.30-3.30pm), Stalls & Activities, Seasonal Delights. Yummy refreshments by Fearby & Healey WI. Meet the Swinton Birds of Prey from 10am to 1pm. Plus throughout the day, chestnut roasting, hot food, Fairground organ, Handbells, Coconut Shy, Carol Singers, Christmas trees for sale. Lots of stalls for gifts & treats. Christmas games in shops, Window Display competition, Wood-fired Pop-Up Pizza Restaurant. Also Saint Mary’s Church Christmas Tree Festival, Craft Stalls at The White Bear and Methodist Church Fairtrade & Christmas Fair. Disney’s instant classic, Frozen, the perfect film to show as part of Mashams’ Christmas Fair is showing at St Mary’s Church at 2pm. No charge.

For more information, call 01765 680 200.

Boroughbridge Late Night opening – Wednesday 3rd December Christmas Tree Festival – St James’ Church, Church Lane, Boroughbridge Saturday (10-4pm) Sunday (10-3.30pm) followed by Carols on the Square on Hall Square (following the Christmas tree judging - 3.45pm ish)

Thirsk

Christmas Fayre Weekend: 28th - 30th November Full timetable of events will be available soon on: www.thirskchristmasfayre.com

Northallerton

Santa arriving: Sunday 30th November A fun day of festive family events taking place throughout the day.

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What’s On in Masham this Autumn?

The Blue Light Gallery: Decora, a local textile group, based in North Yorkshire, are exhibiting the varied textile art work of its 12 members and their exhibition runs from Saturday 25th October until Friday 7th November. Local Mashamite Catherine Setchfield is also back exhibiting her knitted and woven bags, scarves and wearable crafts throughout October, November and December.

A local botanical group are exhibiting their watercolours from 15th-28th November. Minerva Crafts are taking over the gallery throughout December 2014 until Friday 9th January 2015.

More details: 01765 680 200 or e-mail: info@visitmasham.com.

Movies in Masham:

Here and Now on Tuesday 4th November – Wonderful 2014 British independent film, an inner-city girl stuck in the countryside.

Philomena on Tuesday 18th November – An ex-civil servant (Steve Coogan) helps an Irish woman (Judi Dench) track down her son. The Commitments on Tuesday 2nd December – A joyous, truthful slice of 1980s Dublin life. You’ll believe they are the saviours of soul!

The Book Thief on Tuesday 16th December – Acclaimed version of Markus Zusak’s novel about a fostered girl in WW2 Germany. All evening films start at 7.30pm in Masham Town Hall.

Tickets £5 available from Mashamshire Community Office or call 01765 680 200. Refreshments available. The Lego Movie is the family matinee on Saturday 1st November at 1.30pm. All tickets £3.

Masham Local History Group Julius Caesar Ibbetson 1759 – 1817 his life from Farnley Moor to Masham, presented by Michael Saunders on Tuesday 28th October.

Britons in Berlin, 1914-1918, presented

by Dr Peter Liddle on Tuesday 11th

November. In August 1914 there were about 4.500 British males caught in Germany by the outbreak of the war.

Richard III, the Middleham Connection, presented by June Hall. Of all England’s kings, Richard III remains controversial after 5 centuries.

Meetings are held at 7.30pm at Masham Town Hall. Non members are very welcome and are charged £3 per meeting. More information available from the secretary, Christine Greensit, telephone 01765 689711. Email: christine.greensit@tiscali.co.uk Northallerton Male Voice Choir: perform at Masham Methodist Church, Park Street on Saturday 25th October at 7.30pm. Tickets £7 including supper, available from Rachel Greensit 01677 460272 or Irene Verity 01765 689258.

Druids Ghost Walk and Supper: Join us for a spooky ghost hunt around the Druids Temple, close to The Bivouac on Wednesday 29th October. Free for all.

2 course family supper available, £10 for adults, £5 for children. Booking recommended. Tel: 01765 535 020.

Email: hello@thebivouac.co.uk.

Crafted by Hand: is back again at Masham Town Hall on Sunday 2nd November from 10am-4pm. Buy contemporary art & craft, try your hand at something new:- Blacksmith, Jewellery, Woodturning, Felt making, Ceramics, Leatherwork, Lampwork and more. Homemade Refreshments.

Adults £2, under 16s 50p. www.byhandevents.com . www.facebook.com/ craftedbyhandevents Bivouac Bonfire: Our traditional bonfire is free for all on Wednesday 5th November from 5pm. BBQ, mulled wine and toffee apples available. For more information, call 01765 535 020 or email: hello@thebivouac.co.uk.

Annual Bonfire & Firework Display: on

Saturday 8th November at the Shooting Holme, Masham. Bonfire lit at 6.30pm.

Firework display at 7pm. Food and bar.

Fun for all the family!

Julian Smith, Member of Parliament for Skipton & Ripon: is holding a constituency surgery at Masham Town Hall on Thursday 13th November from 10.30-11.30am. If you would like to see Julian, please book an appointment by calling 020 7219 7145.

Email: Julian.smith.mp@parliament.uk.

The 39 Steps: Thursday 13th, Friday 14th and Saturday 15th November.

Doors open at 7pm. Curtains up 7.30pm.

Tickets on sale from Mashamshire Community Office, Tel: 01765 680 200.

Email: info@visitmasham.com. For more information visit www.mashamplayers. co.uk .

A Month in the Country: performed by North Country Theatre at Masham Town Hall on Wednesday 19th November at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 from Mashamshire Community Office, Tel: 01765 680 200 or e-mail info@visitmasham.com.

Two men, recently returned from the horrors of the trenches, find themselves working side by side in a Yorkshire village church. What they slowly uncover is an ancient village mystery, hidden passions and the healing power of a month in the country.

Reeth Brass Band Christmas Concert: on Friday 12th December at Saint Mary’s Church, Masham at 7.30pm. Tickets from the Vicar, Rev David Cleeves, 01765 689 255 or Mashamshire Community Office, 01765 680 200.

Ceilidh: at Masham Town Hall on Saturday 13th December from 6.30-10pm. Caller is Brian Padgett. Food and bar. Tickets available from Masham Primary School (Tel: 01765 689 200) or Mashamshire Community Office (Tel: 01765 680 200). In aid of Masham CE

Look after your pets on

Bonfire Night · Never take your pet to a fireworks display, and walk dogs early before fireworks start. · Bring in any outdoor pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs and give them extra bedding to hide in so they feel safe. · Keep all doors, windows, cat flaps and curtains closed, and play music with a repetitive beat to help mask the noises. · If your pet gets scared, act normally and ignore the fireworks and any

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fearful behaviour. Even though it is tempting to reassure them, this will just reinforce their fear and teach them that it is the appropriate response. · Allow your pet to hide in the den, or somewhere else if they prefer, but don’t try to coax them out. This is a place they feel safe and allows them to take control of the situation. · Don’t pick up or restrain a cat that is scared, as cats prefer to control how they cope.

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The Gallery: has an exhibition titled Behold running from Friday 14th November until Wednesday 31st December. A wonderful selection of the most exquisite offerings from artists and crafts people from across the country.

Find us on facebook/mashamgallery Phone: 01765 689554 Visit: www. mashamgallery.co.uk The Black Swan, Fearby: Game Festival runs from 17th October to 1st November. All week Sean the Chef will be sourcing produce from our local landscape and creating lovely dishes.

For enquiries or bookings tel: 01765 689477. www.blackswan-masham.co.uk Bumps to Babies: every Tuesday morning from 10-11.30am in the Small Hall at Masham Town Hall, Little Market Place. On the first Tuesday of every month there is a Parent Support Group and Health Clinic where parents can meet the local Health Visitor and Assistant Practitioner for advice, support and baby weighing. Families Information Service, visit: www.nyfamilies.info or call 0845 6011 630. www.northyorks.gov. uk. Tel: 0845 872 7374.

Slimming World: every Thursday evening at Masham Town Hall from 7.30pm. Join a warm and friendly group. Call Elaine on 07780602580.

Just £9.95 on your first night then £4.95 a week.

Junior Rendezvous: for all children from Year 1 to 6 at Masham Methodist Church, Park Street. The group meets alternate Wednesday evenings from 6-7pm, 5th and 19th November, 3rd and 17th December. Enjoy fun, games, crafts and much more. For more information, please call Hazel Booth on 01765 689 809.

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Garden Power!

Gardening is a bit like Marmite: you either love it or you hate it.

But whatever your reasons for doing it, there is a way to make it quicker, easier and more effective - power tools!

You should opt for the lighter-weight, less powerful, electrically operated versions if your garden is on the small side, and choose the heavier, more powerful, petrol-operated gadgets for larger lawns and longer hedges. Cordless electric tools, powered by rechargeable batteries, are also available to allow more freedom of movement and reduce the chance of cutting your cord in half!

There are four types of lawn mower – the cylinder mower that produces an even, close cut ideal for flat lawns; the rotary mower which is better for longer grass and uneven lawns; the hover mower which floats on a bed of air to make it easier to manoeuvre; and the hand mower which is environmentally friendly and has no running costs. In all cases, the addition of a box or bag to collect grass will save you time and energy.

A trimmer keeps borders tidy, paths free of grass, and reaches areas around bushes and trees which can be difficult to access with a mower.

Hedge trimmers have two blades which work against each other rapidly. Trimmers with double action blades are more efficient than single action trimmers where only one blade moves. Longer blades cut quicker. A 450-560mm blade is fine for an average-sized hedge, but larger or denser hedges may need one longer. The blade width indicates the maximum thickness of the branches you can cut, so a 16mm blade can cut branches up to 16mm thick. Telescopic trimmers are available for higher hedges.

Blowers are useful in autumn for clearing an area of fallen leaves and directing them into a specific spot. Once collected they can be vacuumed up along with other light debris then shredded into an attached storage bag. Blowers and vacuums can come separately, or as a combination blower vacuum.

The surface of a lawn can become covered in leaves, moss and thatch (plant debris) which prevent water, oxygen and nutrients from getting into the soil.

Rakers aerate the lawn and remove leaves, moss and other garden debris.

Some also incorporate a scarifier with blades that push into the soil to remove moss and thatch.

Shredders dispose of branches, twigs and leaves. Rapid impact shredders chop leaves and green branches finely into mulch. Crushing-shredders are quieter and are suitable for turning woody branches into chips. As shredders sometimes get blocked, look for one with a reversible option or other anti-blocking mechanism.

Finally, how about a chain-saw? Used to cut down trees, lop branches and cut firewood, they are much faster than an axe, but should only be used when wearing appropriate safety gear.

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Harrogate Choral Society Royal Hall Harrogate

Ripon Choral Society 7:30pm: Choral works by Mozart, Patrick Lee and Vaughan Williams reflecting the outbreak of world war For ticket information please contact via: 01765 601856 www. riponchoralsociety.org.uk

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7:30pm: In Remembrance For ticket information please contact: Sowerby Music 01423 502116 www.harrogatechoral.org. St Oswald’s Church, Sowerby 7:30pm: A scrumptious programme uk from one of our favourite quartets 8th Nov with reinforcements For ticket information please contact North Yorkshire Chorus via: 01845 518001 http://www.

St Mary’s Church, Thirsk sowerbymusic.org.uk 7:30pm: Chorus & orchestra Tickets available from £0 to £15 01642 15 Nov 783475 www.northyorkshirechorus.org

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Happening @ Ripon Library: October 2014 – January 2015 August 2014 – March 2015 – “Ripon at War (1914-1919) – Impact of War on Ripon” an illustrated exhibition in partnership with Ripon Historical Society. A FREE exhibition available to all visitors during the library opening hours.

For more information please visit: www. riponhistoricalsociety.org.uk or contact Derek Edmondson (Vice-Chairman) via email at: derek.edmondson@btinternet. com 13th - 25th October Decorate Ripon for Christmas 2014 picture competition for children aged between 7-11 years. Contact the library for more information.

27th October – 1st November Decorate Ripon for Christmas 2014 picture competition judging by public vote. Everybody welcome.

Mon 20th Oct – Wed 17th Dec Cards for Good Causes – Charity Christmas Cards shop open during the library opening times.

Fri 24th October, 11am – 12noon My Neighbourhood surgery – a FREE drop in advice session with Ripon Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue. Also on Fri 28th November and Fri 12th December.

Wed 29th Oct, 10.30am – 12noon An event with Morley Exotic Animal

Rescue Centre, an opportunity to meet and learn about some interesting animals. Tickets £2 per person (to be purchased in advance). Places limited – book early to avoid disappointment!

Wed 29th October, 7pm “The origins of two minutes silence” - public talk by John Francis Moss to commemorate First World War Centenary. Tickets £3 per person, available in advance from Ripon Library.

Doors open at 6.45pm.

Fri 31st October, 10.30-11am Halloween! A special storytimes for 2 ½-5 year olds and their families.

Thurs 6th November, 11am – 12.30pm First World War reminiscence session with our local history volunteer. The session will take place in the library reference area.

Sat 8th November – Sat 20 December The Forgotten Hut – Women’s role in the Great War, an illustrated exhibition, in the library reference area. Learn about the troops canteen operated by the Catholic Women’s League, Leeds branch (former West Riding), at Ripon Army Camp in 1914-21.

Fri 14th November, 10.30-11am Dental health storytimes with Dental Education Officer, a special storytimes for under 5 year olds and their families.

Fri 28th November, 10.30-11.30am Decorate our Xmas tree! A special storytime and crafts for 2 ½-5 year olds and their families.

Thurs 4th Dec, 11am – 12.30pm First World War reminiscence session with our local history volunteer. The session will take place in the library reference area.

Fri 12th December, 10.30-11.15am Musical Xmas with All Join In! Christmas stories and music for 2 ½-5 year olds and their families.

Fri 23rd January 2015, 10.30-11am Being healthy! A special storytimes for 2 ½-5 year olds and their families.

Fri 23rd Jan 2015, 10.30am – 12noon FREE, drop-in Health MOT session for residents of Ripon delivered by Healthy Ripon and Harrogate Borough Council’s fit4fun team. During the sessions fit4fun representatives will be checking weight, BMI, blood pressure, peak flow and resting pulse and also will be able to advise on healthy eating and how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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Storytimes; Small Talk – from 3rd September weekly sessions on Wednesday mornings, 10.30-11.30am, for 0-2 year olds and their families, delivered by Ripon Children’s Centre. To find out more please call: 01609 532608 Toddlers Treat! - fortnightly sessions on Friday mornings, 10.30-11am, for 2 ½-5 year olds and their families. Please contact the library to check the dates.

North Yorkshire Registration Service – did you know you can register a birth or death at Ripon Library? The service is available by appointment on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1.30 – 4.00pm.

To make an appointment please call on: 0845 034 9480

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