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Transform Your Garden!

look at how one local firm is transforming gardens across Ripon 06 We and the surrounding area, but with nature in mind

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Inheritance Tax Planning FEATURED

Nature in the Garden New Businesses & Services in Ripon FEATURED

Jennyruth Workshops Update Not ready for retirement?

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Shakespeare at Ripon Museums

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Jennyruth Workshops A Summer update from Jennyruth Workshops

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Local Events this Summer Ripon Area Music & Arts Diary Take A Seat

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Blue Cross Annual Open Day FEATURED

Why do we need bedtime stories?

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New Mayor for Harrogate

Welcome to the Summer issue We welcome Summer this year with a whole host of exciting news stories and updates, from Jennyruth Workshops and Ripon Arts Music Diary, to garden tips and bedtime stories! 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 Autumn.

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Inheritance Tax Planning

‘Using investments in Business Property Relief qualifying companies to reduce inheritance tax in a controlled manner’ Business Property Relief (BPR) can be a valuable relief from inheritance tax. It allows certain investments to be left to your beneficiaries free from inheritance tax.

Why hold shares in BPR-qualifying companies?

• Faster inheritance tax exemption: Whereas making a gift or putting assets in trust means they take seven years before they become exempt from inheritance tax, shares in a BPRqualifying company or investment become exempt from inheritance tax after being held for just two years, provided the shares are still held at the time of death.

• Greater access and control: Unlike with a gift, the investor retains control over the investment and can sell the investment and get the proceeds back if they need to. However, shares sold or money taken out of the investment will no longer be exempt from inheritance tax.

• Simplicity: Buying shares or an investment in BPR-qualifying companies is relatively simple compared to setting up a trust or using life insurance. There are no complex legal structures, and there may not be a requirement for underwriting or medical questionnaires.

Investments that qualify for BPR • Some investment managers can set up portfolios featuring companies that qualify for BPR, for example, AIM-listed or unquoted companies.

An investment like this will use the money it receives from investors to buy the shares of companies that it believes will qualify for BPR. This means

that if the investment has been held for at least two years, and is still held at the time of the investor’s death, it can be passed on to the investors’ beneficiaries free of inheritance tax.

• Married couples and civil partners also have the benefit of a joint twoyear qualifying period. This means that should the investor die within two years of investing; the investment can be transferred to their surviving spouse or civil partner without resetting the two-year clock.

What are the risk?

• The value of a BPR-qualifying investment portfolio will depend on the performance of the companies it invests in. With an investment like this, your capital will be at risk and you may get back less than you invest.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Your tax treatment depends on your personal circumstances and may change in the future. Also, whether the investment qualifies for BPR will depend on the portfolio companies maintaining their qualifying status. HMRC will consider a claim for BPR based on the facts when a claim is made, including the relevant legislation in place at the time.

Investments in BPR-qualifying companies for inheritance tax planning, can be complicated to set up. Should you wish to discuss any of the above in further detail, please call for a free initial no obligation chat.

Next issue: ‘The Family Mortgage – parents and other family members can help first time buyers even if they don’t have spare cash’.

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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Summer has arrived...

Blue skies, bees and butterflies and long, balmy nights. Summer brings us a heady cocktail burgeoning with sensual delight as the garden is at it’s zenith. It’s time to take a deep breath, sit down, relax and enjoy nature in full swing.

give you an opportunity to marvel at the splendour you’ve created with a chance to plan for the future. A beautiful, balanced space acts as a refuge from the hustle and bustle of modern life for both you and your wildlife friends.

When planning a new area, form should follow function. In essence, get the basics in place and then put your imagination to work. It’s like painting but instead of a brush you use a fork and spade. There’s a limitless supply of creative materials with which to make your masterpiece. Some of my favourites are natural stone, water, light and of course plants in their various shapes and sizes. So why not get inspired and give it a go? This summer we thought we’d give you a snapshot of the gardens we’ve created over the last year, with our customers.

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If you want to create your own private sanctum or require any help with garden design and construction then please contact Timothy Campbell Landscapes (BSc (Hons) Environmental Conservation) on 07739071012 or visit: www. timothycampbelllandscapes.co.uk High summer is a great time to take stock of what the garden has to offer. Stepping back and getting a feel for the area as a whole will

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Happy Gardening!

Creating spaces for yourself, family and wildlife Call Tim now for gardening and landscaping advice: 07739 071012

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Originally staged in the West End in 2012 and then revived in 2016, this all- female production has been widely

Encore screening: Sunday 30 July 2.00pm

12th July: 6.20pm The Donmar Presents: Julius Caesar (12A)

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New Businesses & Services “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.

they will receive the equivalent space in complimentary editorial*. This editorial provides excellent business exposure to 14,900 homes and businesses and allows further explanation of the new business or services available.

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20th July 7.00pm NT Live: Angels in America part 1: Millennium Approaches (15)

27th July 7.00pm NT Live: Angels in America part 2: Perestroika (15)

For full details of all showings visit: www.curzoncinemas.com/ripon/now-showing

Leaves Will Soon Be Falling…

Autumn is Calling!

Get your property ready for each season.

Often my customers will ask me to help get their property ready for each new season. I can help with all your property maintenance needs. Each season brings new challenges so as the lazy hazy days of summer fade and Autumn is headed our way now is the time to think about essential property maintenance jobs: 1. Gutter clearing - The harsh winter weather and wet spring leads to an accumulation of dreaded leaves and moss in guttering, now is the perfect time to clear and repair your gutters to keep them free flowing.

2. Bleeding radiators - Now is the ideal time to bleed the radiators.

This maintenance reduces the risk of plumbing breakdowns once the weather cools again.

3. Maintain and clean decking and patios - If you have decking or a patio, you’re likely to want to use it through Summer and into Autumn. With your outside space being in high demand now is the time to make sure that they are in a tip-top condition.

4. Prepare the garden – whether building garden furniture, creating a seating area, repairing fences or sprucing up outdoor space including fitting artificial lawns, sleeper raised beds & gravelling.

5. Tackle any paint jobs - The warm weather helps paint to dry much faster so now is a great time to undertake paint jobs around the home.

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New Office for Local Estate Agent SOLO are pleased to announce that they have opened an office at 3a Westgate, Ripon, HG4 2AT, after spending many years in their basement office, and customers complaining that it was difficult to find.

Their friendly team welcome you to call in and see their new, bright office, and indeed perhaps have a chat about your needs for either renting or selling a property. Alternatively you might be looking for a place to rent!

At SOLO they appreciate that selling a house, or renting out your property, is a big decision and people often find that by the time they get home in the evening, the standard agents doors are closed. SOLO pride themselves on being contactable outside normal working hours, and often emails and phone calls are diverted to their phones, so most messages get picked up, and replied to.

The SOLO team go that extra mile in both sales and lettings and are always

at the end of the phone to listen to any concerns clients might have.

SOLO pride themselves on valuing properties with a realistic sale price and try to avoid over valuing just to win the instruction.

SOLO selling fees are very competitive and and fair, but their service is not compromised in the process.

If you have not already seen and met us at SOLO why not call in and have a chat!

Julie Mitchell, Andrew Bainbridge and Steve Harris THE SOLO TEAM

Summer at The Crown Inn We welcome Summer at The Crown Inn with several bit of exciting news. We are currently looking for new members for our pool team, so come down and get some pool practice on our new large table in our games room. It’s only 50p a game.

We will be having lots of live music this Summer, please ask at the bar for full details. We offer occasional open mic nights so contact us if you’d like to play some live music one evening.

Bar meals and a full menu are being served daily, with steak night / day on Mondays. Please note that all our meat is sourced from Beavers of Masham.

We look forward to meeting you!

Enjoy our new, large Pool table for only 50p a game!

Open: 11am - 11.30pm Tuesday - Thursday Contact us for more 12pm - 11.30pm Monday and Sunday details: 01765 658210 11am - 00.30am Friday and Saturday

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Jennyruth Workshops: Summer Update

Summer Comes to Jennyruth Workshops Summer has officially arrived at Jennyruth Workshops and it is the time when our staff, workers and volunteers work together every Friday in our Summer Workshops.

This year the theme is Down the Garden Path.

Everyone gets involved with work on our new garden area with its winding path, bug homes, bird and bee boxes and other products that we design and produce for sale at events around North Yorkshire. This is a brilliant way of developing team work and getting more skilled at preparing the ground, planting out a variety of different plants and learning how to care for them throughout the year.

Some people have been at work on pebble painting and have come up with some beautiful and colourful designs.

A new innovation this year is a workshop with a felt making artist, once again workers, staff and volunteers will work together to learn this new skill and develop

ideas that could go in production in the coming months and be sold at events throughout the year.

Work continues on making and decorating products such as our famous bird boxes and a variety of bespoke items for a growing number of customers all around the country.

Our products are hand crafted in Ripon by local adults who have a range of special needs. All our materials are sourced locally, using reclaimed or recycled materials when at all possible. All our painted products use child friendly acrylic paints.

Our products are sold at a variety of craft events around the area, come and speak to us if you see our colourful stall, and we are sure that you will want to buy some of the beautiful items you see on sale.

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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Not Ready for

Retirement?

Even though retirement ages have been increased recently many people find that when the time comes we don’t feel quite ready to down tools and head to the allotment or the golf course. All the knowledge, skills and qualifications we’ve achieved over the years can’t just be switched off, and we might not feel ready to step out of working life entirely. So if the calendar says one thing but our heart and mind disagree, what should we do?

Don’t despair; there are in excess of 1.3 million pensioners still in work.

We represent 11% of the total workforce, and are living proof that many companies recognise our experience.

Staged Retirement Talk to your boss or line manager in advance of your retirement. Ask if you can stage your retirement over a couple of years, maybe dropping to a three day week, then two days etc. Many companies are happy to accommodate loyal employees. Stress that it will make any transitions run more smoothly because you will be able to pass on your knowledge to your replacement and allow them to gradually take over. If you regularly deal with clients it can be very reassuring for them to know that you are still around.

Benefits Find out what your entitlements are. Check out www.direct.gov.uk to find out about pensions, earnings and tax. If you prefer to talk to someone in person on the phone, ensure you have all relevant information to hand: P45, NI Number etc. Even if you’re only entitled to a few pennies at this stage, the important thing is that you are registered. Other benefits may come your way later.

Job-hunting www. jobcentreguide.co.uk provides an abundance of information on vacancies and also free CV advice, which is especially helpful if you are out of practice in the art of selling yourself to a prospective employer. You can register your CV on line with any number of agencies, such as www.reed. co.uk, which show jobs in your area, and assist with careers advice. If you prefer to register in person, pop into your local Job Centre or Recruitment Agency. These are all positive moves which will help you feel more confident and in control.

There are many ways to research information about employment. The library and your local college are good starting points. Libraries often have computer terminals available for public use, and some run courses if your PC skills need polishing.

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Yorkshire Sky

Solar Eclipse

“Images Courtesy of Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA GSFC Emeritus”

eclipse process over a period of around 3 hours from beginning to end. However the time that the Moon totally covers the Sun will only last; in this case; up to a

There is to be a total eclipse of the Sun on Monday 21st August that will traverse the USA from Lincoln Beach, Oregon in the North West to Charleston, South Carolina in the South East.

maximum of 2m 40seconds.

All solar eclipses are of interest to astronomers and we are fortunate in this age of modern technology to witness such events from afar. The beauty of this eclipse is that it will be observable on TV and social media for the whole of the 4 hours and 3 minutes that it takes to cross the land mass of the USA. Commencing at 09.06 hours (17.06 hours British Summer Time) in Oregon and leaving the continent at 16.09 hours (21.09 British Summer Time). It is expected that, hundreds of millions of people throughout the world, will be able to experience and learn about the eclipse via the various media outputs.

Diary

For those new to Astronomy

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and the Earth. Dependent on the location, the observer will view the whole

For further details on this and other eclipses: https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/ http://www.space.com/33797-total-solar-eclipse2017-guide.html http://cs.astronomy.com/asy/b/astronomy/ archive/2014/08/05/25-facts-you-should-knowabout-the-august-21-2017-total-solar-eclipse.aspx

July 3rd – It may be midsummer but the paradox of the situation is that the Earth reaches aphelion, its furthest point from the Sun. August 2nd and 3rd - The Moon can be observed close to Saturn.

August 19th – The Moon lies just below Venus before dawn (look East).

August 25th – Jupiter can be observed below the waxing crescent of the Moon

The Planets Mercury is always difficult to find, but with a little skill and patience you may find this elusive planet close to the horizon in the North West around 1 hour after sunset. But by August it will be too close to the Sun to be observable.

Venus rises early each morning and clearly observable throughout the months of July and August.

Mars is too close to the Sun during the next 2 months to be observable.

Jupiter works its way towards the west eventually setting around 10.00 pm by mid-August Saturn – with a reasonable telescope not only will its rings be observable but also its largest Moon Titan. In early July Saturn will be seen towards the South East as dusk settles lower in the sky than is Jupiter which is to the West of Saturn. By the end of July it will be due South, working its way Westwards by the end of August.

Meteor Showers

July 27 / 28th Delta Aquariids August 12 / 13th Perseids JOHN HARRIS

Special Events at Ripon Museums 24 July – 1st September (Monday – Friday) Six weeks of Summer Fun

At Ripon’s Three Museums: The Courthouse Museum, Prison and Police Museum and Workhouse Museum.

Please check www.riponmuseums. co.uk for full details

Wed 26 July, 6.30pm

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bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ at the Workhouse. Expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great deal of laughter. Doors open at 5.30pm, so why not bring a picnic.

Tickets £12 - £17 (under 16s free) Visit www.riponmuseums.co.uk The Workhouse Museum, Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon HG4 1LE Contact: info@riponmuseums.co.uk 01765 690799 www.riponmuseums.co.uk

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Out & About 15th July n “Let’s Party” Afternoon Tea Snape Village Institute - Saturday 15 July at 3.30 pm - “Let’s Party” - A delicious afternoon tea will be served whilst vintage party dresses are modelled - an experience reminiscent of the main fashion houses of the last century.

Tickets at £12 need to be pre-booked from Sarah Lowe tel 01677 470444 or the.lowes@ukgateway.net There will also be an exhibition of vintage party clothes and ephemera on Sunday 16 July from 10am - 2pm. .........................................................

20th July

n Ripon Ghost Walk 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! There’s no need to book, just turn up. 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!

Price: Adults £3, Under 16s £1. .........................................................

24th - 28th July

n Summer Fun - Archaeology Week 11am - 4pm Ever fancied having a go as an archaeologist? The Workhouse Museum will be getting out the trowels for a Victorian dig – where young visitors will be able to have a go at excavating in their large dig-box. Unearth different artefacts and see if you can tell whether the “body” is a Victorian or an AngloSaxon. Then measure and draw your finds and discover more about the body

in the Workhouse Garden. Young minds will be delighted to find out the secrets of poo and what this can tell us about the past! There will also be opportunities to create a “Victorian” or “Anglo-Saxon” artefact to take home too...& plenty more besides. Most activities are included free with your ticket.

Ripon Workhouse Museum 01765 690799 info@riponmuseums.co.uk .........................................................

27th July

n Weaving nature Make your own stick loom and weave in little nature findings as your explore the estate. Booking not needed Free event (admission applies). Find out how important wool was to the monks that lived here many years ago in Swanley Grange and then have a go at making your own loom. Bring it with you as you adventure around the garden and you can decorate it by weaving in the wonders of nature you find. Materials for the loom will be provided.

Meeting point: Swanley Grange 11:00 - 16:00 This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

Fountains Abbey, Ripon HG4 3DY 01765 608888 .........................................................

7th – 11th August

n Summer Fun - Animal Week 11am - 4pm Cats, Rats & Detective Dogs! How were animals treated in the Workhouse?

Come along to animal week to find out, there will be lots of fun activities exploring cats and rats at the Workhouse, as well as activities based around police dogs at the Prison & Police Museum. Most activities are included free with your ticket into the museum.

Ripon Workhouse Museum 01765 690799 info@riponmuseums.co.uk .........................................................

Ripon Summer Yoga

Ripon Summer Yoga is back for the 19th year running providing Summer Yoga sessions at Ripon Leisure Centre from Wednesday 19th July to Wednesday 23rd August inclusive 7.45 – 9.15pm. Each of classes will be lead by a different teacher and will be suitable for those over 16 years of age. None of the sessions will be extremely strenuous. No pre-booking required just come along and enjoy an evening of Yoga. The cost is £6.00 per session.

Ripon Summer Yoga is run on a non-profit basis any money raised after expenses is donated to charity. For more information contact : Jen Thompson 01765 605287 or Celia Grieves 01765 603286.

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10th August n Legends in a landscape Let our storytellers transport you into the world of playful Pan, the nature god, and hear mysterious tales in secret places.

Booking advisable Admission applies 14:00 - 15:00 North Country Theatre will be bringing to life Grecian stories of Pan and his friends in this story walk through the water garden. Listen to music from pan pipes, outwit Cerberus, the three headed dog and try to find Pan himself on this adventure which ends with refreshments at the Temple of Piety.

Event ticket prices: All £2.00 Bookings call: 01765643189 Meeting point: Meet at Studley ticket office. .........................................................

16th August

n Wildlife discovery walk Enjoy a walk bursting with interesting facts about nature on the estate.

Booking not needed Free event (admission applies) 14:00 - 15:30 From poisonous plants to ingenious ways nature is used, your guide Mike will astound you with fascinating facts and amusing anecdotes as you walk around this beautiful estate.

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

Meeting point: at the visitor centre Fountains Abbey, Ripon HG4 3DY 01765 608888 .........................................................

19th September

n Talk: Richard III, the Man and the Myth Snape Village Institute - 7.30 pm.

Alison Weir will give a talk entitled Richard III, the Man and the Myth. Alison is the top-selling female historian in the UK, and has sold over 2.7 million books worldwide. She has published seventeen history books, and six historical novels.

Tickets are £10 and need to be prebooked from Sarah Lowe tel 01677

470444 or the.lowes@ukgateway.net. .........................................................

18th October

n Live Theatre: Nightmares in Norfolk 7.30 pm - North Country Theatre perform Nightmares in Norfolk - A double dose of terrifying tales, one told tongue in cheek and one straight down the line! At Snape Village Institute.

Tickets are £10 (£6 school age children) and need to be pre-booked from Sarah Lowe tel 01677 470444 or the.lowes@ ukgateway.net .........................................................

Ripon Races Monday 14th August Alice in Wonderland Family Day GO: 12.15pm. FR: 14.00pm LR: 17.00pm Saturday 19th August William Hill Great St Wilfrid GO: 11.30am. FR: 14.10pm LR: 17.35pm Monday 28th August. Bank Holiday Ripon Champion Two-Year Old Trophy GO: 11.30am. FR: 14.10pm LR: 17.35pm Tuesday 29th August: Afternoon Racing GO: 12.15pm. FR: 14.15pm LR: 17.30pm Monday 4th September: Afternoon Racing GO: 12.00pm. FR: 14.00pm LR: 17.00pm Saturday 30th September Theakstons BBQ ‘n’ Beer Festival GO: 11.30am. FR: 14.05pm LR: 17.35pm GO: Gates Open FR: First Race LR: Last Race www.ripon-races.co.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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Coronation Chicken A Retro Summer Supper Preparation time: 1-2 hours. Cooking time: 30 mins to 1 hour Serves 4-8

Ingredients

1.5kg/4lb free-range chicken 4 spring onions, sliced 6 garlic cloves, peeled, left whole 1 tbsp sea salt 10 whole black or green peppercorns or a mixture For the sauce 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tbsp tomato purée 85ml/3fl oz red wine

150ml water 1 bay leaf salt and freshly ground black pepper caster sugar 2 slices lemon squeeze of lemon juice 425ml/15fl oz goodquality mayonnaise 2 tbsp apricot purée (You can make your own by blending 4-5 ready-toeat dried apricots with 3 tbsp water) 3 tbsp whipped cream

To serve

1 tbsp roughly chopped coriander Boiled rice

Method

Place the chicken into a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Cover with water and add the spring onions, garlic, salt and peppercorns. bring to the boil uncovered and simmer for 30 minutes. Turn the chicken once during this time. Cover with the lid and turn off the heat. Leave for one hour. Remove the

chicken, allow to cool completely, and then tear the chicken from the bones and chop into chunks.

For the sauce, heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook gently for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Add the curry powder and cook for a further two minutes, stirring well. Add the tomato purée, wine, water and bay leaf.

Bring the mixture to the boil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then add the sugar, lemon slices and

lemon juice, to taste. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, for 5-10 minutes.

Strain the sauce through a sieve and set aside to cool.

Once cold fold in the mayonnaise and apricot purée, to taste. Add more lemon juice if required and then finally fold in the whipped cream.

Arrange the chicken on a large platter, pour the sauce over the top, sprinkle with the coriander and serve immediately, with rice or salad.

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Ripon Area Music & Arts Diary 14th July

Fisher Singers Harrogate

Cairn

Hotel,

Summer Concert

7:30pm With guest opera singer, David OwenLewis, and other guest soloists, the choir will perform a selection of light opera classics, music theatre and music with a French theme! £10 and £5 for under 18s., £0 01765 608057 www/fishersingers.wordpress.com ....................................................................

15th July

Sowerby Music - St Oswald’s Church, Sowerby

A 30th Birthday Celebration with Yorkshire’s Young Musicians Alumni & The Eblana Strng Trio directed by David Greed

7:30pm A very special concert for a very special occasion! The programme is largely music of Gerald Finzi - Prelude for Orchestra Op.25, Prelude & Fugue in A minor,

Op.24, Dies Natalis for Strings and High Voice Op.8, Eclogue for Piano & Strings Op.10 and th interlude for Oboe and String Quartet Op.21. In addition: Elgar’s Serenade for Strings and part of Howells’ B minor violin sonata. We have assembled a wonderful team for this concert from the alumni of YYM and those students and staff who have been closely associated with them including David Greed, the leader of the Orchestra of Opera North.

In advance - unreserved, , £16, ; On the door. £17, ; Children: £0 01845 518001 www.sowerbymusic.org.uk ....................................................................

23rd July

Harrogate Symphony Orchestra Royal Hall - Harrogate, Harrogate

Children’s Matinee Concert

3:00pm Come and join us for an enjoyable afternoon of music chosen to appeal to the younger audience.

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

13th August

Knaresborough Choral Society Gracious Street Methodist Church, Knaresborough

Come & Sing ‘The Sound of Music’

2:00pm KCS invites you to come and learn to sing selections from ‘The Sound of Music’ as part of Knaresborough’s Festival of Visual Arts. Led by Robert Marsh and accompanied by Beryl Pankhurst.

Free public performance at 17:00.

Tickets available from Art in the Mill, Knaresborough, or on the door. £5, ; 01423 862863 (Art in the Mill) www.knaresboroughchoralsociety.com ....................................................................

13th August

Knaresborough Pro Musica St John’s Church, Knaresborough

Romantics

7:30pm Knaresborough Pro Musica, Leader Richard Fletcher, present an evening of romantic music with special guests, the prizewinning Cassia String Quartet. Lark Ascending - Vaughan Williams: soloist Richard Fletcher. Introduction & Allegro for Strings - Elgar: with Cassia Quartet.

Fugal Concerto for Oboe & Flute - Holst: soloists Alexis Owens and Christine Alp. Romance for Horn - Saint Saens: soloist Katharine Medway. Serenade for Strings - Tchaikovsky Full, Unreserved, £14, Concession, Unreserved, £12, Student, Unreserved, £5 knaresboroughpromusica@gmail.com ....................................................................

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Harrogate Festival Choral Course Ampleforth Abbey Church, Ampleforth, York

Harrogate Festival Chorus & Orchestra

7:30pm Following a five day residential choral course at Ampleforth College, the choir and orchestra present Sunrise Mass by Ola Gjeilo and the Company of Heaven by Benjamin Britten in the wonderful Abbey Church. Tickets available from Elijah Todd in Helmsley and on the door.

Full, , £15, ; Concession, , £12 01484 651342 www.hfccourse.co.uk ....................................................................

23rd September Ure Music St Boroughbridge

James` Church,

Chamber Music Evening 7:30pm

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An enchanting evening of Baroque Chamber music played by the Hallgate Chamber Ensemble, Director - Carey Williams, with Voice, Flute, Trumpet, Bassoon and Strings. Refreshments available. Standard £8 01423 324276 www.uremusic.org.uk ....................................................................

23rd September

Richmondshire Concerts Influence Church, Richmond

New London Ensemble

Chamber

7:30pm Firmly established as one of Britain’s premier chamber groups, the NLCE wind quintet will tonight perform works by Mozart, Debussy and Nielsen.

Adult £15, Full-time student £1 Season Ticket for all six concerts £45 www.rsconcerts.org ....................................................................

Academy of St Olave’s St Olave’s Church, York

Music froma Green & Pleasant Land MUSIC FROM A GREEN AND PLEASANT LAND 23 Sep, 2017 - 8:00pm Information: Elgar: Serenade for Strings in E minor, op 20 Butterworth: The Banks of Green Willow Handel: Organ Concerto in F, Op. 4 No. 5 (Soloist: Keith Wright) Vaughan Williams: Symphony no 5 in D major Full price, , £14, ; Concessions, , £13, ; Students, , £5, ; www.academyofstolaves.org.uk ....................................................................

9th October

Cathedral Concert Society Ripon Cathedral, Ripon

Raphael Wallfisch Cello & John York Piano

7:30pm Raphael Wallfisch is one of the most distinguished cellists of his generation. He is accompanied by John York, his long-time recital pianist in a programme celebrating the music of Johannes Brahms (including a version for cello of one of the viola sonatas) and a beautifully provocative mixture with some wonderful music for cello by Czechs Martinu and Janacek.

6 concert subscription: £80 Single tickets bought in advance: £20, Double subscription: £140 Single tickets on the door: £21 01904 801804 www.riponconcerts.co.uk ....................................................................

Bedale Dental Practice presents – Dental Here at Bedale Dental Practice as well as offering General and Cosmetic dentistry, Orthodontics, Hygienist and Facial rejuvenation services we also offer an Implant service to our patients.

Implants

stimulate bone growth and prevent bone loss.

They are strong and stable, they look, feel and function like a natural tooth.

Single Implants A single implant can replace a single tooth with a crown on the implant.

History of Implants There is evidence that implants have been used for thousands of years, going back as far as 4000 years ago in China and 2000 years ago in Egypt.

will look at your teeth, discuss the options available to you and provide you with an estimate of cost.

Tim Doswell graduated with Honours from Leeds University in 1996 and works exclusively in the field of implant dentistry; he is one of only a few implant surgeons in the north of England who has been awarded an Advanced Diploma in Implant Dentistry by the Royal College of Surgeons of England in London. He is also a member of the Association of Dental Implantology.

If you are suitable for implants and wish to go ahead then our Treatment coordinator will happily go through the stages, costings with you and book your appointments.

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For more information on Implants Implants have come a long way since then and are now considered to be the most advanced solution for missing teeth with a 97% long term success rate.

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What is an Implant?

Multiple implants can also be used to fix to a loose uncomfortable full denture, making the denture stable and more functional. The upper denture will also have the middle section of the palate removed, so it looks more like a horseshoe and helps to improve taste and sensation of eating food. It is also helpful for patients with a strong gag reflex.

Implants are artificial roots made from titanium.

These titanium screws are gently placed in the jawbone. Titanium is used because the body will not reject this metal as it is bio compatible and has the ability to fuse to the bone and stimulate natural bone formation.

The implant is then used to support one or more false teeth.

Advantages of having an Implant Often people have a misconception that the only way to fill a gap made from a missing tooth is to have a denture or a bridge. Sometimes a denture can be uncomfortable and over time can become loose. A bridge involves the trimming and preparation of healthy teeth either one side or both sides of the gap. An implant does not involve preparing any other teeth, it preserves and stimulates natural bone, actually helping to

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GARDEN VIEW

This year I decided to buy an allweather seat for my garden. Bizarrely I didn’t actually have a permanent place to sit where I could admire my hard work.

There is an art to choosing and placing garden seating. First decide whether you want to sit in full sun, or dappled shade.

Watch the path of the sun and make a note of which particular parts of the garden are illuminated at each time of day.

Think about when you will sit in you garden. Will you want to eat breakfast out there? If so pop a seat and little table in a spot which catches the morning sun.

If like many of us the only chance you get to sit out is during the evening then look for an area which is bathed in golden light of late afternoon. Would you like to dine out doors in the evening? Can you make room for a table, and would a patio heater be a good investment, so you can make the most of the setting.

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If the only area you can place a bench is in baking sun then it’s good to place some sort of overhead structure. It can be as simple or elaborate as you like.

Sawn tanalised timbers can be used to make a very simple frame over which you can train a vine or climber. Use galvanised screws and it should last 20 years, providing a delightful place to rest.

Choose all-weather furniture for ease of

use unless you have oodles of storage space for the winter months. Plastic is cheap but can look very tacky. There are some wonderful synthetic wicker style pieces available now though, and excellent metal furniture which requires no care at all. My favourite material is wood though mostly this does require ongoing maintenance. I did discover some rather attractive polystyrene slatted furniture on an aluminium frame which looked remarkably like the real deal. If finances allow you can buy beautiful teak wood furniture which requires very little in the way of after care.

Try before you buy! Yes you want your furniture to look wonderful but the most important factor is comfort. Are the seats wide enough? Is there enough back support? Does it come with pads?

Finally, to bring a touch of indoor comfort and style to an outdoor area I discovered outdoor rugs! Yes really. Made from longlasting material, outdoor rugs can cope with rain or shine. They are made from robust, resistant, easy-care synthetic fibres, which absorb minimal moisture and which dry quickly afterwards. They don’t fade even when exposed to bright sunlight and are cleaned easily by vacuuming, with a broom, or by beating them.

I was a sceptic, but I think I’m a convert and bought a little one to place in front of my bench. My dog loves it!

By Rachael Leverton

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Blue Cross Thirsk

Annual Summer Open Day Join Blue Cross for their annual open day and fun dog show fundraiser on Sunday 13th August at Thirsk Farmers Auction Mart, Thirsk Rural Business Centre, Blakey Lane. Gates open at 11.00am and entrance is £1 for adults and 50p for children and concessions. All funds raised on the day will go towards the care of homeless dogs and cats staying at the charity’s animal rehoming centre in Topcliffe.

Activities include craft fair, refreshments and family fun.

There will also be the popular dog show, all dogs are welcome to enter at £1 per class. Is your dog the fastest sausage eater?

Has he got the waggiest tail? Are you the owner that most looks like their dog? Classes open to all ages of owner and fancy dress is encouraged!

Things to think about before taking on a pet Pets are incredibly rewarding and play a huge part in our lives.

However, before taking on a pet always do some research and think about the amount of time, cost and things like what you will do when you are on holiday. Sadly,

some pets arrive at Blue Cross because owners simply hadn’t realised the commitment, time and cost pet ownership involves.

It is also vital when getting a pet to investigate the breed – what was the dog bred to do and can you recreate that activity in the home, some dogs need more mental stimulation than others and breeds of cats also have different behaviours, some are prone to be noisier than others for example.

We would always urge anyone thinking of getting a pet to get in touch with us here at the centre.

Our kennels are closed because we match pets on a case by case basis depending on their needs and a potential owner’s lifestyle.

The dogs can get really stressed out in kennels so we do everything we can to prevent this and make their time with us as relaxed as possible. Our pets also go to new homes already microchipped, neutered and vaccinated and all come with lifetime of support from our animal behaviourists.

We rehome to absolutely anyone so don’t be put off if you have children or are elderly – we believe there is a match for everyone.

So once you are sure a pet will fit happily into your family and lifestyle have a look at our website and see all the different pets available from the local centre.

Your local Blue Cross is on Station Road, Topcliffe, YO7 3SE, 0300 777 1540. All pets at the centre are featured on the Blue Cross website ww.bluecross.org.uk or why not join us on Facebook?

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A Good Read

A CHALLENGE FOR THE YOUNGSTERS

Little Altars Everywhere n Rebecca Wells

One of the marks of a great book is that it can let you travel the world, and even through time, from the comfort of your own living room (or coffee shop – depending on where you are reading). This is exactly what Little Altars Everywhere does. From your familiar surroundings in the UK this transports you to Louisiana in the heart of the southern states of America and throws you into the lives of the Walker family. Siddalee is the eldest daughter in the family and she is the narrator who opens the story. Growing up in the 1960s life is changing around her and it is only as an adult that she can begin to deal with the turbulence of her childhood.

Each chapter is told by a different member of the family. There is Vivi, the matriarch, and Shep, a father who tries to provide for his family but is under a lot of pressure and unable to quite express his feelings. Siddalee’s voice is joined by her siblings, Little Shep, Lulu, and Baylor. This is, in many ways, a collection of short stories, each giving a glimpse into life for the Walker clan.

From the summers spent in Spring Creek, to dance classes, a pregnant dog, and a runaway daughter, the pieces gradually come together. Accompanying the family through their experiences are the Ya-Yas: four close friends, including Vivi, who are loud, colourful, and vibrant. But this is not always an easy story to read. Families can hide secrets that the outside world will never know and the consequences won’t be felt for years.

The Beast Within n Serena Valentino

We all know the story of Beauty and the Beast.

Whether it is through the original fairy tale, Disney’s 1991 animated hit, or the recent live action remake.

But is there something missing from the story? How much do we know about what happened BEFORE Belle arrived at the Beast’s castle to rescue her father?

What really happened to turn a beloved prince into a reclusive beast?

Offering a fresh twist on the classic story, this tween/teen read contains many ‘ooh, that’s clever’ moments. Of course, we know that at the end of the story Gaston will arrive at the castle to kill the Beast. But suppose they were once best friends?

Filled with familiar characters such as Lumiere and Cogsworth this novel offers another layer to the story we all know. Whilst it is not the greatest work of literature it will definitely appeal to fans of either the animated or live action movie, and is one of a growing series of novels telling the darker side of Disney classics.

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I trust that you parents are prepared for the forthcoming school holidays? Should you require some ideas the following may help. Do you remember the days of keeping a diary? I may be wrong but I doubt if one in a hundred school children now keep a diary recording their activities for prosperity.

Social media is now King (or Queen) of all, and the youngsters will argue that they are keeping a record of their daily routine via Facebook, Twitter etc. However this is not a detailed record and no one knows if these Apps will survive the next 5 years let alone 20 or 30 years. So here is the challenge:

Take a photo everyday A selfie? Who cares, it will be your record, but how about something of more interest here is a list of ideas: • Places that you have visited • Your friends I would not be surprised if some of you are now struggling for some other topics so how about: • Pets – the majority of families have pets that they love and cherish • Hobbies – Sport, dancing, music, cycling, walking, reading, riding, painting, writing, swimming, fishing the list goes on and on ………….

• Trees – learn to identify different trees • Flowers – learn the names of the variety of flowers in your garden • Butterflies – this is a real challenge but try and identify the different varieties • Fruit – How many different varieties are there, do not think that the only fruits are those that are sold in super markets • Birds – in the garden or out in the country, train yourself to identify them • A rainy day • A sunny day The list could go on endlessly there is no need for a specialist camera a mobile will do.

A Scrapbook of your adventures All this will lead to a record of your holiday, but don’t leave it on the Social Media make a scrapbook out of the information that you have obtained with a written commentary of your adventures.. I can assure you that the few minutes taken each day will be of great sentimental value in years to come.

Fake News or Not? In the last issue of the Cotswold Link readers were asked whether the following information was Fake or Not Fake: Lucien Bonaparte, Prince Français, 1st Prince of Canino and Musignano and the brother Napoleon Bonaparte lived near Worcester for a short period during the Napoleonic wars. He was also an astronomer who bought a telescope from William Herschel who discovered Uranus.

His son Louis-Lucien was born in England and is now buried in Kensal Green cemetery, London.

Would the above information be credited as Fake News in its day?

Can this story be true?

The answer is that the above all happened and is a true story.

Wishing all parents and children a happy relaxing summer John Harris

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What’s On @ Ripon Library?

July – September 2017

Fri 14 July, 10 – 11.30am: My Neighbourhood surgery – a FREE drop-in advice session with Ripon Police, North Yorkshire Adult Learning Services and Leeds City Credit Union. Representatives of other services may be attending. Drop in to see how we can help*.

Fri 14 July, 10.30am: musical storytime with All Join In (Elizabeth and Leonard), suitable for children aged 2-5 and their families.

Sat 15 July, 10am -2pm: Summer Reading Challenge Begins! Join us for the launch of Animal Agents, this year’s Summer Reading Challenge for children aged 4 -11. Sign up to complete the challenge and solve the mystery! FREE, just drop-in. Challenge ends on 9 September.

Wed 19 July, 9.30 – 11.30am: library meeting room – Speech and Language Drop in Session. For more information contact Ripon Children’s Centre on 01609 532608.

Fri 21 July, 10.30am: toddlers treat storytime, suitable for children aged 2-5 and their families Fri 4 Aug, 10.30am: toddlers treat storytime, suitable for children aged 2-5 and their families Fri 11 Aug, 10.30-11.30 and 2-3pm: Join us for Animal Agents crafts and games. Check your progress through the Reading Challenge. For children ages 4-11. Book in advance with the library. £1 per child.

Fri 18 Aug, 10 – 11.30am: My Neighbourhood surgery – a FREE drop-in advice session with Ripon Police, North Yorkshire Adult Learning Services and Leeds City Credit Union. Representatives of other services may be attending. Drop in to see how we can help.* Fri 18 Aug: toddlers treat storytime, suitable for children aged 2-5 and their families Wed 23 Aug, 10.30-11.30am and 2-3pm: Animal Agents Detective School.

Challenge your detective skills! For children ages 4-11. Book in advance with the library. £1 per child.

Why We Need

Bedtime Stories I loved bedtime stories as a child and now I’m enjoying them again with my own children.

Bedtime stories are calming, fun and snugly time and those are good enough reasons on their own for indulging. But Bedtime stories have other benefits too.

Communication Reading is one of the most important communication tools available to us and is fundamental in establishing essential pathways in the brains of early learners. It enhances basic speech and reading skills, but less obvious skills such as, those required to make friends in the playground, and to concentrate in class.

*This event is delivered through partnership work with My Neighbourhood Project.

Regular sessions: IT support sessions – One-to-one sessions with volunteers on Fridays: 10.30am -12noon, and alternate Saturdays 10.30-11.30am. Please contact the library to check availability and to book your place. .....................................................................

Ripon Library and Customer Services Centre. The Arcade, Ripon, HG4 1AG. Tel: 01609 536623. Email: Ripon.Library@northyorks.gov.uk Web: www.northyorks.gov.uk/riponlibrary www.facebook.com/nycclibraries www.twitter.com/nycclibraries .....................................................................

Storytimes:

Improved Emotional Understanding Most of us have cried or laughed at a good book. Bedtime reading can help us broach difficult topics in a safe environment. We can explore powerful emotions through the medium of fiction. The shared experience of reading together fosters stronger connections and provide topics of conversations well beyond the fifteen minutes at bedtime.

Improves imagination and feeds curiosity The effect of reading on an individual’s imagination is unparalleled.

Books allow our children to explore both our world and fictional ones.

- Wednesday Story & Rhyme Time! – Every Wednesday during term time delivered by Ripon Children’s Centre - 10.15-11am stories & rhymes for over 2s & their families & - 2-2.30pm stories & rhymes for 0-2s & their families. 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. Contact the library to check the dates.

It can also help to express their individuality and help them discover interests that may not be covered at school.

By Sarah Davey

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New Mayor of the Borough of Harrogate appointed

The new Mayor of the Borough of Harrogate was officially appointed in May at Harrogate Borough Council’s Annual Meeting, which was held at the Royal Hall in Harrogate.

The traditional Mayor Making ceremony saw Councillor Anne Jones formerly receive the Chains of Office from outgoing mayor, Councillor Nick Brown. Councillor Jones’ husband, Steve was appointed Mayor’s Consort.

Anne has served as a local councillor on Harrogate Borough Council for the Knaresborough Scriven Park ward for almost sixteen years, serving 12 years on the Planning Committee; she was appointed a member of the Nidd Gorge Advisory Partnership and more recently has served on the Voluntary and Community Sector Liaison Group.

Anne was one of the founder members of Knaresborough ‘feva’ festival of entertainment and visual arts and served as event programmer and Chair for seven years. She was also instrumental in raising in the region of £30,000 for the purpose-built facility for Age Concern

Local Care Company Gets The Seal of Approval

Home Instead Senior Care, which provides care to older people so they can continue living in their own homes across Harrogate, Ripon & Thirsk, has just been announced as one of the top 10 most recommended home care companies in the homecare.co.uk ‘Top 10 Awards 2017’.

This seal of approval has come from the most important people, those who they care for, their friends and family and it is the second year running that the office has been awarded this accolade. homecare.co.uk is a review site that lists all registered UK home care providers and where people are able to provide independent reviews which are then shared after verification online.

The site is helping those searching for the best home care for their needs, which is so important.

Over 5000 people took the time to provide a review on the site and it was these that were used

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Knaresborough on Hilton Lane.

Her charity work has also included her role as Chair of Henshaws Yorkshire Events Volunteer Fundraising Committee, which she has held for the past five years, and her work as secretary to the spoken word performance festival ‘Release the Hounds’.

Anne was an active member of Le Tour Knaresborough 2014, which was created to celebrate the arrival of the Tour de France to the district, and organised and funded a hot-air balloon rally as part of the Le Tour Festival, which saw Sir Gary Verity, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, and cycling legend Brian Robinson take to the skies.

After receiving the Chains of Office, the new mayor said: “I am deeply honoured to be appointed the 119th Mayor of the Borough of Harrogate and the 13th Lady Mayor – let’s put a positive spin on that number and say “lucky for some!”

“I’m also looking forward to helping to promote Harrogate town. The town’s ‘offer’ has improved considerably in the last few years with the investment of new independent businesses and larger companies.

Each year, the Mayor of the borough has the opportunity to support charities of their choice. The new mayor’s chosen charities are:

• ARCH - a Harrogate based charity established in 2014 which focuses on transforming the lives of troubled teenagers and their families, dealing with mental health and emotional wellbeing as

well as community and school conflicts

• Henshaws Society for Blind People - working to empower disabled people in Yorkshire to live independently and to go beyond expectations. The society is celebrating its 180th anniversary this year.

Outgoing Mayor, Councillor Nick Brown, who has attended hundreds of official functions during his time in office said: “The last twelve months has been an amazing experience and it has been a real honour to act as mayor.

“Every moment has been a joy and I will look back on my time as mayor with great fondness. Councillor Jones is a fine choice for the next Mayor of the Borough of Harrogate and I am sure she will enjoy every moment within the role.”

to find out just who are the best providers across the UK. Home Instead was reviewed on: overall standard, staff, care/support, management, treated with dignity and value for money and all were rated highly, showing huge confidence in the company.

Sheena Van Parys, owner of Home Instead Senior Care said, “We are extremely proud at Home Instead to receive this award for a second consecutive year. It’s all down to our fantastic office team and our wonderful caregivers who ensure that each and every day, our clients are treated with dignity and respect and cared for and supported to such a high standard’” Davina Ludlow, Director of homecare.co.uk said, “Home Instead Senior Care has shown that it provides high-quality care and we would like to congratulate them on being one of the top home care providers in the country.

“Looking for the right home care provider can

be tough. We hope our awards will help to make people’s search that little bit easier.”

Home Instead Senior Care provides home care which is tailored to the individual needs of each client. Services, which typically include companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping and personal care, are provided by devoted caregivers who spend a minimum of an hour on each visit with their client.

For more information please call 01423 774490 or visit www.homeinstead.co.uk/harrogate

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Summer Concerts: Just add children!

Summer concerts for families have never been more popular. Whether your tastes extend to the classics, jazz, pop or folk there will be an outdoor event to suit your family.

Most young children will not mind which genre you choose. What they’ll love is the idea of a leisurely picnic, a chance to run around outside and possibly sideshows like jugglers, magicians and face painters.

If you’re a summer concert virgin and you’re not sure how your offspring will behave, try a free concert in a local park first off. You will feel more relaxed and they can clap and sing along without you worrying that their antics might disturb other people.

But even larger, more formal concerts tend to be rather informal. It’s probably best that your kids are versed in basic etiquette like not running through other people’s picnic areas and not throwing food or scrapping with siblings, but with

a dose of general good manners normal lively behaviour is well tolerated at such events.

Most concerts tend to take place in large fields anyway so there’s plenty of room for running around and even outdoor games such as frisbees and football, providing they’re played well away from the main crowd.

Evening concerts are really exciting for children. Being allowed to stay up past normal bedtime is always a thrill and as night falls and people light candles and lanterns the scene becomes magical.

Also many evening concerts have a firework finale. Then there’s the excitement of finding your car in the dark with your torch. What more could a child want?

Tips for Outdoor Concerts Choose to sit further back from the stage than you would if you were alone. Dedicated concert goers and those without children tend to sit near the front and they might not take kindly to boisterous youngsters.

Sitting further back gives you all more room to stretch out and wander around.

Take small amounts of lots of different foods. Variety will keep them interested.

Take folding chairs, sunscreen, hats, insect repellent or citronella candles and lots of rugs. Comfort is important, especially as the sun disappears.

A flask of hot chocolate is a winner when the evening air takes on a chill.

Some glowsticks or lanterns will make the event extra special.

By Sarah Davey

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