Thirsk Easingwold Infocus Autumn 2014

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New Businesses & Services

A snapshot of new local businesses and services in Thirsk, Easingwold & the surrounding area

Rural Arts

The exciting events at Rural Arts this Autumn

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Garden View

As Autumn arrives, we focus on Rhubarb!

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Pension Reform

Local Events this Autumn

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Breathe new life into furnishings FEATURED

New businesses and services FEATURED

More award success for local business News from Thirsk Clock We look at exam reforms

Your chance to win theatre tickets FEATURED

Autumn @ Rural Arts FEATURED

What a load of Rhubarb!

Update from the Blue Cross InFocus Advertiser Index

Welcome to the Autumn issue of Thirsk & Easingwold InFocus As the weather changes and Autumn arrives, we have some interesting updates for you from our regular contributors like Thirsk Clock and the Blue Cross, as well news on some exciting new businesses that are launching across the area (See pages 10-13 for more details). Christmas will soon be here, but don’t forget to enjoy Autumn and have a look at our Rhubarb-inspired Autumn feature on p20. As ever, I hope you all enjoy the magazine and we’ll see you again in time for Christmas!

Best wishes as ever,

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Pension Reform In his last Budget speech the Chancellor announced that there was to be “the most far reaching reform of pensions since 1921” but this promise that “no one will have to buy an annuity” was rather overstating the case.

Under current rules no one is required to buy an annuity and options to deferring annuities until the age of 75 and beyond were introduced in 2006 and 2011.

On retirement most people take their tax exempt lump sum of 25% of the pension fund and this makes sound commercial sense. The remaining fund provides an income and although a lot of people take the annuity option offered by the pension provider it is always better to look elsewhere. The annuity option does offer pensioners security and this is especially attractive at an older age. However, when choosing an annuity one should check the current rates being offered in the open market and comparing them with those offered by the pension provider. Often the returns will be considerably enhanced.

As an alternative to purchasing an annuity most people will go into “drawdown.” Although the Chancellor appeared to indicate in his budget speech that all drawdown will be taxed at 20% this is, of course, not the case.

Drawdown pension is income in the usual way and the tax payer will pay tax at 40% if he goes over the higher rate threshold. The main changes in the new proposals are that the limits for drawdown have been relaxed and as a result individuals can draw as much as they want from their pension fund, when they want and they will not incur the punitive 55% tax charge.

Savings

Pensions have always had attractive tax benefits. While pension funds are being built up contributions paid in attract tax relief and for higher rate tax payers in particular this is a strong incentive. In addition income and gains in the fund are in the main exempt from tax which allows the fund to grow more rapidly.

Savings into an ISA have the same tax benefits while growing but contributions into an ISA do not attract tax relief going in. This means that these are made out of taxed income whereas contributions into a pension are made out of gross income.

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pension scheme. Withdrawals were subject to the capped and flexible drawdown rules and if funds remained in the pension scheme on death they could be liable to the 55% punitive tax charge.

With the restrictions on withdrawal now removed pension funds become a clear winner and savers can use their pension fund to shelter savings and obtain tax relief on that investment.

This is an opportunity to defer taxable income until personal tax rates become lower and again this will be attractive to higher rate tax payers. In addition the availability of a 25% tax free lump sum will reduce the overall tax rate on withdrawal, even if the marginal rate really is the same.

Pension Liberation

This has been a hot topic for some time but the Pensions Regulator estimates that over half a billion pounds has been lost by unsuspecting victims of pension scams offering pension liberation. Everyone is due a tax free lump sum of 25% of their fund after age 55 but unscrupulous firms are claiming that they can unlock all of your pension before that date. What they do not tell you is that the risk is that you could lose up to 70% of your pension fund in tax cost.

Some techniques used can involve bogus investments or “legal loopholes” where, once paid in your pension fund vanishes and you could end up losing it all.

Under the new relaxed rules there are more opportunities for scammers and one must take care when transferring pension funds.

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Pension scheme rules are complex and care must be taken especially with schemes that seem too good to be true. You must consider all the options and engage a qualified professional to help you to make choices which suit you and your retirement.

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Breathe New Life Into Your Furniture Established in 2003, with over 26 years of experience, Brian Jones Upholstery has long been the automatic ‘go-to’ destination for those wanting top-notch re-upholstery for their existing furniture.

With a reputation for friendly service, free quotations, pick-up and delivery, advice provided by time-served craftsmen, quality assured goods and a firm belief in cutting out the pushy commission based salesmen, customers look no further than this Tockwith-based business.

“It’s easy to assume that once a piece of furniture is broken, that’s it, but 99% of all furniture is repairable and our free quotations ensure that whatever the prognosis, you won’t be out of pocket,” says Brian.

Last year saw some great changes with the business moving to larger, more convenient premises (still on the Marston Business Park) which has allowed Brian to open up a showroom, alongside the workshop. Now, those customers who wish to purchase a truly bespoke piece of furniture are catered for. Take a trip to the new showroom where Brian and his team will guide you through a carefully selected range of top quality upholstered furniture in a refreshingly relaxed atmosphere.

Handmade on the premises, using the best fillings and materials available, all furniture can be finished in the your choice of fabric, taken from over 5000 fabrics on view in the showroom, including designer ranges and leathers, so whatever your budget, you’ll find the material for you. Moreover, should you wish, you can supply your own fabrics. All furniture frames are made from hardwood; each dowelled, glued and screwed for a trouble-free long life, and standard specification includes coil sprung seating for maximum comfort.

“We use better quality materials ensuring a finer finish, and our attention to detail is undeniably superior to mass produced new upholstery.

Our customers can expect a much longer life for their furniture.

Both those wanting bespoke furniture and those wanting to use our recover and repair service are welcome to visit the new showroom and browse our large range of classic, traditional and contemporary fabrics. Alternatively, they can arrange for myself or a member of the team to pay a home visit where their requirements can be discussed in person and in situ.”

With both domestic and commercial customers welcome, appointments are preferred but not essential.

Brian Jones Upholstery Unit 26, Centre Park Marston Business Park Tockwith YO26 7QF 01423 359904 www.brianjonesupholstery.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

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This editorial provides excellent business exposure to 14,700 homes and businesses and allows further explanation of the new business or services available. * Editorial must be supplied completed.

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Autumn 2014

Update

NEW

Production!

AUTUMN PRODUCTION THE CEMETERY CLUB by Ivan Menchell 19th-22nd November 2014 7.30pm in the Galtres Entertainment Centre, Easingwold.

Tickets are £8 and £6 (students) Very touching humour about a group of widows who regularly meet at their husband’s graves. Things run smoothly enough until a widower comes along. Unexpectedly, he strikes up a romance with the least likely of the widows. Consternation all round, but it works out to a happy ending!

There was a reading of the play at the Galtres Centre on Wednesday 16th July. The attendance was greatly encouraging and we began auditions on Monday 28th July.

Please visit our website or see local press for developments on this fantastic production.

For more information visit: www.easingwoldplayers.com

Simply the best local service!

Since launching earlier this year, D & D Domestic Angels have enjoyed great local support and are now increasing the range of services offered due to demand.

Run by local ladies and friends, Dawn Swinburne and Darion Garnett, D & D Domestic Angels cover the Thirsk and Easingwold area and provide a range of professional services to clients of all ages.

We spoke to Darion (left) and Dawn for more details, “We initially offered only home help services for the elderly, but we have found that demand has led to the introduction of additional services.

Our new companion care service helps to combat loneliness and can assist in providing respite for regular carers. We also now provide pet care for rabbits, hens, cats, dogs, guinea pigs, basically all kinds of pets except reptiles! We

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have extended our pet services to also include Dog Walking, Dog Sitting and even House Sitting! We also offer Equine Care as Dawn has looked after horses all her life. People think that our services are only for the elderly, while it’s true we do provide home care, shopping assistance and companion services for the elderly, we are now seeing more clients that lead busy lives and need assistance with their pets or gardens.”

Darion and Dawn (above right) are delighted to offer the following fantastic discount for InFocus readers, the first 2 hours for only £15.

Contact them today for simply the best local service! ......................................................................

Dawn: 07902 217147 Darion: 07821 669319 dddomesticangels@gmail.com www.dddomesticangles.co.uk Please note, D&D Domestic Angels do not provide personal care.

A brand new shopping experience opens in Thirsk on 20th September Love Thy Interiors opens it’s doors at 11 Kirkgate and will be welcoming customers to come and browse their exciting range of home and giftware.

A new family-run business, run by Sarah and Kelly, Love Thy Interiors will offer shoppers in Thirsk a stunning selection of beautiful products for the home. With over 30 years of retail experience, Sarah and Kelly are confident that Love Thy Interiors will bring a new shopping experience to Thirsk.

We spoke to owner Sarah who told us more, “Kelly and I are so passionate about interiors and experienced in retail that we felt Love Thy Interiors would be the perfect combination of our skills. We will be stocking an exciting range of furniture, gifts, accessories and

homeware for all budgets and it will be ever changing.

Customers will have to keep coming back regularly as we will be changing our stock and window displays on a regular basis! We have several exclusive ranges that aren’t available anywhere else locally, including Neom, Mary Berry and Hinchcliffe and Barber. We also stock a large range of Voyage Maison We want to make shopping an experience and so that people visiting us feel comfortable and able to browse freely. Next year we intend to have several ‘rooms’ setup so customers are able to see our products in situ.

These will include a fitted kitchen room and a sitting room to help showcase both large and small items.”

Love Thy Interiors will also be offering a customer

loyalty scheme as well as local (and national) delivery. Out of hours deliveries can also be accommodated on request.

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. ..........................................................................

Opening 20th September 11 Kirkgate, Thirsk | Tel: 01845 527123 www.lovethyinteriors.co.uk

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NEW!

A Discreet Hearing Aid That Actually Thinks For Itself

For the first time it is possible to produce new microphone patterns by allowing an interactive exchange of data between the left and right hearing instruments... so what does this mean for the user?

By transmitting the full audio signal between hearing instruments using real-audio wireless exchange, the microphones of both hearing instruments work together to focus on sound sources coming directly from the front while minimizing competing noise from all directions. The result is a significantly improved signal which offers far better speech comprehension in difficult listening situations than has been possible before.

Now it is possible to narrow the beam focus to just one individual, with the result that the listener is now able to fully participate in conversation. By wirelessly linking the hearing instruments and exchanging audio signals in real time, it is now possible to narrow the focus to one particular individual, reducing interfering noise coming not only from the back and sides but now, for the first time, from near the front as well.

In summary they offer a noticeable improvement in unusually challenging situations such as restaurants, meeting and group conversations which, until now, were not completely manageable for wearers of hearing instruments.

Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) hearing aids have been the standout growth driver of the hearing aid industry over the last years - the most important advantages of RIC models are a discreet design, small and lightweight housing with a thin wire leading into the ear canal coupled with a high instant fit rate. .............................................................................................................................................

For more information please contact Mr David Mason RHAD – Ampleforth, York: 0800 781 1759 or visit: www.yorkshirehearingaids.co.uk. FREE Factsheet available

and natural.

Vanessa Robinson has practiced as an associate osteopath since graduating from the British School of Osteopathy in 2006. At the end of last year she proudly opened her doors as the principal of Cathedral Osteopaths to offer osteopathic healthcare to Ripon, Masham and surrounding villages.

As a keen cyclist she has an interest in sports and sports related injuries old and new. She also has postgraduate training in cranial, neuro-muscular re-abililation, the colourful ‘K’ taping which became prominent in the Olympics and modern acupuncture.

For the past 2 years Vanessa also lectures at Leeds Metropolitan University as a clinical tutor on the integrated masters osteopathy course.

Osteopathy is complementary to other medical practices. It is suitable for almost anyone and can contribute to the treatment and management of a wide range of conditions. Osteopaths mainly work by gently manipulating the muscles, ligaments and joints to alleviate pain, restore function and improve blood supply and drainage. It is safe non invasive

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Osteopaths treat the person rather than the conditionsfor example an injury to your knee might also affect the foot hip and spine. Osteopathy can help relieve the symptoms of a range of conditions including: Sports injuries • Muscular strains Shoulder and elbow pain Work related injuries Ligament damage Postural related problems Tendonitis • Back and neck pain Pregnancy related back pain Arthritic pain • Knee and ankle pain Trapped nerves e.g. sciatica Headaches arising from the neck Stiff joints • Repetitive strain injuries If you are unsure if you would benefit from osteopathic treatment please ring or email Vanessa@cathedralosteopaths.co.uk.

With spring upon us we will all be increasing our activities and placing more physical demands on our bodies.

So instead of ignoring your aches and pains you can prevent reoccurrence or further injury by ringing Vanessa on 01765 540026 to book your osteopathic consultation now.

For more details please visit our website: www.cathedralosteoapths.co.uk

Award-Winning Watkins Wright make finals again Jill Watkins-Wright - owner of the multi-award winning Watkins Wright Hairdressing and Beauty in Thirsk - has made it through to the last six of the North East British Hairdressing Awards.

Jill has set her sights on a third time lucky win having fought off fierce competition to be shortlisted as a finalist twice before.

Just missing out on the top spot in the past, Jill is hoping this year’s competition will see her crowned the winner later this year, as she eyes further growth across her four-salon business across North Yorkshire.

“I am absolutely delighted to be a finalist again, the standard is so incredibly high and it’s an honour to be there with other fantastically talented hairdressers. I just really want to win this year so, no pressure!” said Jill.

With a high street presence in the market towns of Thirsk, Great Ayton, Knaresborough and Boroughbridge – Jill’s focus has always been on continuous staff training, business development and customer care, which has led to numerous awards over the years.

The business, which Jill runs with her husband, Paul, has enjoyed sustained growth since the first salon opened in 1988. Jill realised that people living within and around the market towns were travelling quite a long way for high quality, forward-thinking hairdressing. She decided to set up in the heart of those communities to bring the standard of service to them.

“They would travel into Middlesbrough, pay steep parking charges and a large part of their day would be taken up with coming to have their hair done. It made sense to me to set up in smaller towns and villages so clients didn’t have to travel,” she said.

“I also knew I could bring the skills I’d learnt, the standards and the mind-set of a city salon out to the smaller towns and villages – the demand is very high and I’ve never looked back.”

In a bid to improve and enhance customer engagement and experience further, Watkins-Wright recently launched its own mobile app, so customers have accessibility to services 24 hours a day no matter where they are. .....................................................................................................................

Watkins Wright: 9 Market Place, Thirsk: 01845 525566 1 Stoneyard, Fishergate, Boroughbridge: 01423 326639 88 High St, Knaresborough: 01423 860960 4 The Arcade, Great Ayton: 01642 722799 www.watkins-wright.co.uk

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Summer Recap

The Clock’s Summer Activity Programme 2014 ran from late July and throughout August.

There were trips to the Metro Centre, mountain biking, hill walking and to Redcar to visit the seaside. The activities were very successful and a lot of old and new members came along to socialise and have fun.

The mountain biking activity was in great demand, being a repeat of the successful trip that was organised over the Easter school holidays. Skillforce in Ripon kindly gave us use of their bikes and the trip was a great success that we hope will be repeated in the future.

Another popular trip was camping, staff taking young people to Lythe, where they slept in tents overnight, before hiking to Whitby the next day.

There were some evening activities at The Clock, for which no charge was made, including a film club, several very popular cup-cake making sessions and a pool tournament. The cost of the other activities for the young people were kept to a minimum thanks to generous donations from Broadacres Housing Association and from other members of the community.

The support we offer to the local community is dependent on such donations to keep us operating. One

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of our most valuable services for people struggling with the cost of living is our food store. We give food to people going hungry who come to us asking for help with feeding themselves and their families and we also offer longer term support including advice on budgeting and on benefit entitlements. The food

A Teacher’s Nightmare?

A Politicians Easy Target?

A Student’s Problem?

As I sit down and write at the beginning of August to meet the print deadline, schools have been informed to be prepared for “volatile” GCSE and A Level results. In other words the examination papers have been marked more strictly than in previous years. By the time you read this article the results of the summer examinations will have been published.

No doubt there will be controversy with various factions including teachers, politicians, trade unions, examination boards, The Department of Education, The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and indeed parents with all having entrenched themselves in their particular camp.

The Chief Executive of Ofqual has stated that volatility will be the pattern to expect in coming years but insisted that grading would remain consistent. In addition the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) have informed schools of what to expect.

Reasons for Change According to The Department of Education the changes originate from Employers, Universities and Colleges who are “are often dissatisfied with school leavers’ literacy and numeracy” and have also said “We believe making GCSEs and A levels more rigorous will prepare students properly for life after school”.

We are now left with unanswered questions

store is currently running low on supplies, so any donations of spare, unused food would be greatly appreciated.

• Will industry be able to differentiate between the grades of previous years and those of 2014 which have been marked to different standards and ultimately the grades of 2017/8 when the results evolve from A,B,C…grades to 9,8,7…grades? Ofqual have stated that “direct comparisons with 2014 can’t be made with 2013”. Goodness no wonder there is such confusion.

• Will some Universities lower their acceptance grades or fold?

We are also still in need of bike donations. Over the summer we have fixed and restored 20 bikes and given them to young people to help them get into work. We take in bikes in reasonable condition and restore them, while teaching young people how to maintain the bike themselves.

We are hoping to launch some new projects in the near future and if you would like to keep updated with the many services that The Clock provides in the area visit our website at www.theclock.org. Our Annual General Meeting is also fast approaching: anyone wanting to attend to hear about what we have been doing this year please keep checking the website, as the date is soon to be announced.

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But where does this leave the student?

As always the student appears to have been neglected in all the public debate.

Students do listen and are concerned about their individual situation.

It would be good if someone from the Department of Education or Ofqual wrote a letter directly to the students and their parents, explaining why these changes are occurring and apologise for the additional stress that is being imposed on them through no fault of their own.

Regrettably I suspect the authorities will leave it to the overburdened teaching profession to explain.

I have mentioned on more than one occasion in these articles that the present day student is just as bright as those of bye gone generations. All systems need continuous modification and this can be done logically over a period of time, not with wholesale change. The student needs support and encouragement not to give up but to persevere. No doubt good parents and teachers have and are presently carrying out this most important role.

For detailed policy see: https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/reforming-qualifications-and-thecurriculum-to-better-prepare-pupils-for-life-after-school John Harris

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What’s on?

@ the Crown & Anchor

Out & About 26th September

Come & join us at the Crown & Anchor (Sowerby) this Autumn and Winter for a fantastic range of live music and entertainment.

Great Music & Events!

Saturday 25th October Rockabilly >>

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Saturday 8th November Sugar Town

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Saturday 6th December Alan Roberts comedian/singer >>

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Saturday 20th December Karaoke

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Friday 26th December John Andrew

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Wednesday 31st December New Years Eve Disco >>

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Great Food & Offers!

Early bird

Specials from 4pm to 6pm

Steak Night - Wednesday 2 sirloins and a bottle of Red wine: £25 per couple

3 course Sunday lunch £10.95

Regular Live Music & Entertainment Weekly Specials boards

n ‘The Tutes Got Talent’ Under 18 & able to sing, dance or entertain?

Then this is for you. Come & support the talentof Thirsk & enjoy a pie & pea supper, great beers & lagers & excellent company.

Raffle on the night. Proceeds to charity. £6 adult/ £3.50 child & concessions).

Thirsk & Sowerby Institute, The Flats.

Tel: 01845 522207 (Evenings) ........................................................

26th - 28th September

n Northallerton Beer Festival An extensive range of beers will be offered from far and wide and there will also be a continental section along with ciders and perries. On the Saturday there will be a touch of whimsy when awards will be given to festival-goers wearing the most impressive hats. Other entertainment offerings will be an open mic night on Friday and a live band on Saturday evening, potentially with a folk band on Saturday afternoon, and an appearance from the local sword dancers. The bar will be open on Friday from 6pm to 11pm; on Saturday from 11am to 11pm; and on Sunday from 12pm to 5pm.

More sponsors and volunteers are still being sought. Contact beerhops@ hotmail.co.uk or at Facebook.com/ beerhopsyorks Northallerton Town Hall ........................................................

27th September

n The Shepherds Group Brass Band presents Last Night of The Proms The Galtres Centre will once again host The Shepherd Group Brass Band for what has become an autumn tradition in Easingwold - The Last Night of The Proms. All the celebrated Proms Classics, played by the City of York’s premier brass band with guest vocalist Jessa Liversidge. Plenty of flag waving and participation!

Tickets Adults £10 16 & Under £5 Tel: 01347 822472 Galtres Centre, Easingwold ........................................................

3rd October - 7pm

n Northallerton Woodwind Ensemble Concert Northallerton Woodwind Ensemble, directed by Tim Waters, will be giving a concert in the Town Hall at 7pm to raise money for the Mayor’s charities: Northallerton Friarage MRI Scanner Appeal and Northallerton Woodwind Ensemble.

Tickets costing £7 with school students FREE, will be available in September from the Town Hall, High Street, Northallerton. For further information visit www.northallertonwoodwind.com or telephone 01609 774148 Town Hall, High Street, Northallerton ........................................................

3rd - 5th October

n Richard III Flower Festival A weekend of Richard III events around his castle in Sheriff Hutton. Historical lectures, music and poetry, followed by Flowers and much more.

More details: 01347 878754 or search Facebook ........................................................

Thirsk Ritz

21st Sept (7.30pm) & 24th (2.30pm)

n BFI A night at the cinema in 1914 Cinema a century ago was a new, exciting and highly democratic form of entertainment. Picture houses nationwide offered a sociable, lively environment in which to relax and escape from the daily grind. 100 years on, this special compilation from the BFI National Archive recreates the glorious miscellany of comedies, dramas, travelogues and newsreels which would have constituted a typical night out in 1914. ........................................................

26th Sept - 2nd Oct: 7.30pm

n Sin City: A Dame to Kill For. Crime thriller. Some of Sin City’s most hard-boiled citizens cross paths with a few of its more reviled inhabitants.

7.30pm. £5 (Monday £4), Under 15 and Seniors £4.

The Ritz Cinema 16A Westgate, Thirsk 01845 524751 www.ritzcinema.co.uk ........................................................

5th October

n Foston and Thornton-le-Clay 10K All numbers to be collected on race day Entries available online or on Race Day in the Village Hall. Note: there are no postal entries; either enter on line or fill in a paper entry form and bring it on the day.

This is the 6th running of the Foston and Thornton-le-Clay Road Races.

10k, 6k and 1K event available.

Organised by Foston and Thorntonle-Clay Village Institute. Promoted by Easingwold Running Club. More details: www.easingwoldrunningclub.org.uk ........................................................

8th October

n Thirsk Garden Centre bus trip to Wensleydale (Masham, Middleham, Askrigg & Hawes).

9.30am - 5pm. £12.99.

More details Tel: 01845 523032 ........................................................

17th October - 7.30pm

n Last Night of the Proms Northallerton Silver Band are giving a Last Night of the Proms concert at Northallerton Forum. Tickets £7.

Available from Greensleeves, Central Arcade Northallerton or by calling: 01609 777272. Event supported by Barclays PLC of Northallerton and all proceeds from the concert are in aid of the St Teresa’s Hospice, Darlington. ........................................................

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18th October: 9.30 - 3.30pm 25th October n Antiques & Crafts & Collectors

Fair Quality Antiques/Art etc, Lovely gifts of crafts, Vintage and Retro items.

Wheel-chair friendly, large free car park charity stands. Refreshments. Admission 60p.

01642 711036 lottie28@fsmail.net www.amk-antique.co.uk Auction Mart, Blakey Lane, Thirsk ........................................................

18th October: 7.30pm

n Preludes and Passion – Alexandra Dariescu, piano.

Szymanowski,Tchaikovsky,Shostakovich & Chopin. £12 (£13 on door).

Tel: 01845 518001 Tickets: White Rose Books, online or on door email: tickets@sowerbymusic.org.uk www.sowerbymusic.org.uk St Oswald’s Church, Sowerby, Thirsk ........................................................

19th October: 2-5pm

n Remembering the First World War Phil Ogden & Brian Forbes give a multimedia presentation in this, the centenary of the outbreak of WW1. 2pm - 5pm.

Tel: 01748 818178 ETel: 01748 818178 info@kiplinhall.co.uk www.kiplinhall.co.uk Kiplin Hall, Nr Scorton, DL10 6AT. ........................................................

19th October: 10 - 4pm

n Yorkshire Craft Fairs at the Galtres Centre Exhibiting all over the Yorkshire region, this exciting craft and gift fair now comes to Easingwold, with over 20 stalls selling product not normally found on the high street. A café will also be available selling drinks, cakes and sandwiches throughout the day.

Tel: 01274 835588 Galtres Centre, Easingwold ........................................................

21st - 25th October: 7.30pm

n ‘Anything Goes’ performed by York Musical Theatre Company 7.30pm + Sat. Matinee 2.30pm. £16/ Concessions £15.

Joseph Rowntree Theatre.

Tel: 01904 639117 or 623568 tickets: York Theatre Royal Booking Office. www.jrtheatre.co.uk ........................................................

21st October

n Chamber of Trade Quiz Night All teams of 4 welcome. £10 each inc. hot supper.

Tel: 01845 525030 Tickets: Booking essential at Luke Millers, Finkle St. Thirsk Athletics Club, Newsham Road. ........................................................

n Dippy Craft & Gift Fairs The Golden Fleece Hotel, Market Place, Thirsk. 9.30 - 4.00pm. Admission free.

Tel: 07759 166581 Email: dippydesignsgifts&gmail.com ........................................................

25th October - 7.30pm

n LIVE MUSIC - Rockabilly Join us for a fantastic evening of live music. More details: 01845 522448 Crown & Anchor, Sowerby ........................................................

25th October - 7.30pm

n Last Night of the Proms Same as 17th October but at Thirsk Town Hall.

Tickets are £7 from White Rose Books Thirsk or by calling 01609 777272 ........................................................

30th - 31st October

n Torchlight Ghost Tours Kiplin Hall’s ‘Victorian’ housekeeper, Mrs Jocelyn, recounts tales of ghostly happenings as she guides visitors around the house. (Max. 25 per tour). 6pm &8pm.

Adult £10 Child £7 (8-16 yrs & not TOO sensitive).

Tel: 01748 818178 info@kiplinhall.co.uk www.kiplinhall.co.uk Kiplin Hall, Nr Scorton, DL10 6AT. ........................................................

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n Fireworks Extravaganza Thirsk Racecourse YO7 1QL. £10 family, £5 adult, £3 child. Tel: 01845 578392 ........................................................

25th October - 7.30pm

n LIVE MUSIC - Sugar Town Join us for a fantastic evening of live music. More details: 01845 522448 Crown & Anchor, Sowerby ........................................................

Hambleton strollers - Sept

Wednesday 17th: Thirsk Tourist Information Centre** Friday 19th: Northallerton Hambleton Leisure Centre*** Monday 22nd: Great Ayton Library** Tuesday 23rd: Northallerton Mayford House Surgery** Tuesday 23rd: Easingwold Galtres Centre** Wednesday 24th: Stokesley Health Centre** Thursday 25th: Bedale Leisure Centre** Monday 29th: Great Ayton Library** Tuesday 30th: Northallerton Mowbray House** ** MEDIUM WALK 45 – 1 HR 15 *** LONGER WALK 1 HR 15 – 1 HR 30

Meet at 10.15 for Walks to start at 10.30 a.m.

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

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John Godber’s, April in Paris, will be jetting into Darlington Civic Theatre from Tuesday 14th – Saturday 18th October.

Al and Bet’s relationship is on the rocks. He has recently lost his job, she works in a shoe shop and can only dream of a better life, but things are about to change….

When Bet wins a romantic night in the city of love, Al is dragged along reluctantly. Before long, they are both up to their necks in culture, croissants and champagne. Join Al and Bet in this hilarious romantic adventure, Olivier-nominated for Comedy of the Year, when it premiered and featuring John Godber’s unique brand of observational comedy.

With star performances from Shobna Gulati (Cornonation Street, Dinnerladies) and Joe McGann (Calender Girls, Upper Hand, The Hanging Gale) April in Paris will make your heart melt.

Tue 14 - Sat 18 October Evenings: 7.30pm, Matinees: Thu 2pm & Sat 2.30pm Tickets* Opening Night and Sat: 2.30pm £17, £17.80, £19, £20.60 Wed – Sat Eve: £21, £22, £23.50, £25.50. Thu: 2pm all seats £18.

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To book contact the Box Office on 01325 486 555 or visit www. darlingtoncivic.co.uk to choose your seats on-line For your chance to win one of two pairs of tickets for Tuesday 14th October at 7.30pm just answer the question below and send together with your name, address and telephone number to: April in Paris Competition, Marketing Dept., Civic Theatre, Parkgate, Darlington DL1 1RR. Entries must be received by Tuesday 30th September and winners will be contacted by phone.

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What’s on at The Courthouse (Rural Arts) this Autumn?

Our new Courthouse Autumn programme out now!

Now that autumn is here, Rural Arts are offering a whole host of fantastic workshops, performances and exhibitions at The Courthouse for you to choose from.

Our Courthouse Gallery showcases and supports local, regional and national artists and is the perfect place to find an unusual gift, add to a collection or simply enjoy some retail therapy in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Why not call in at our café and enjoy some of our homemade food.

Our café and gallery/shop are open Monday to Saturday 10am – 4.30pm.

Creative Workshops

Suitable for all abilities, these workshops are fun, accessible and friendly to give you an opportunity to be creative and meet new people along the way.

The first of this season’s workshops include: 7th October Introdution to Etching (4 week course, Tues evenings) Sat 18th Oct Porcelain Lampshades Sat 25th Oct Portraiture

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For more information or to book on any of these events please visit www.ruralarts.org, email: Janice@ruralarts.org or call: 01845 526526.

Fri 14th Nov ‘Crowd Sorcery’ Drawing workshop

evenings).

Our Christmas themed workshops inNovemberinclude Glass Christmas decorations, Fairy Lights, Porcelain night lights and Christmas themed aprons/tea towels.

We are holding a Christmas Arts Market (Sat 29th and Sun 30th Nov) as part of Thirsk Christmas Fayre weekend.

In addition to our arts and crafts workshops, we are running a series of iPad workshops with our fantastic and patient tutor, Claire Ford including: iPad for beginners (Sat 1st Nov and Sat 8th Nov) iPad for Creativity (Sat 22nd Nov and Sat 29th Nov) Blogging (Fri 31st Nov) Ebay – a guide to buying and selling (Fri 7th Nov) Above courses run from 2pm – 4pm and cost £25 for both sessions. iPad Troubleshooting (Sat 11th Oct, 6th Dec) – one to one sessions with Claire (£15 for half hour slot) Get fit with our Zumba classes at Thirsk Town Hall on Monday and Thursday evenings, 6pm-7pm. The cost is £5 per session (or save £2.50 by booking both

Events

A new initiative is our Clothes Swap evening on Thurs 27th Nov (6.30-8.30pm) – if you have cleaned out your summer wardrobe and or want to update your winter wardrobe come along.

Work alone or work from home? If so, our new Co-Working events (2nd Friday of every month) might be of interest.

Come along and connect/collaborate/ network with other like-minded people.

You can access our free wi-fi and work in the company of the others. Cost: £15 including lunch.

Performances

The Harmonettes Go Into Orbit Thurs 6th Nov (7.30pm) at Thirsk Town Hall Fantastic 1950’s style girl band take you on a musical journey, into the world of winkle-picker shoes, bobby socks and sticky out skirts, beautiful ballads and rock n’ roll.

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School holiday activities to keep the children entertained: Mon 27th Oct – Sat 1st Nov: Small Draw for Big Draw Curiosity Box workshops – create imaginative illustrations to fill old tins, boxes and containers – create your own scene and world in miniature!

Tues 28th Oct (10.30am – 12.30pm): Halloween Themed Fondant Fun Young People’s Saturday Art Club starts again in September, every Saturday for ages 5-10 years (10am – 11.30am and 11.30am – 12.45pm) and 11 – 18 years (11.30am – 12.45pm).

New for the Autumn we are also offering Thursday evening After School Art Club starting in September (4pm – 5.30pm).

Exhibitions

Luminous (Mon 8th Sept – Fri 9th Jan) This exhibition aims to spread a little light and will feature stunning work from seven artists all of whom use light to inspire and enhance their creativity.

Pop-Up Exhibitions Archives Exhibition (28th Oct – 1st Nov) The Great Train Robbery Exhibition 15th – 22nd Nov.

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Garden View

What a load of Rhubarb!

Cast your mind back to the fabulous sunny months of April, May and June, when the rhubarb plants were producing delicious stems of juicy fruit, perfectly ripe for crumble.

sugar to taste before allowing to cool. It’s a versatile crop and makes great jam, compote and crumble, and tastes delicious when made as above and served with crème fraîche.

Each of the stems (so technically not a fruit at all) which blushed with the colour of pink champagne or deep raspberry sorbet depending on the variety, could easily be torn from the plant, topped and tailed and then either used immediately or blanched and frozen for later.

Rhubarb originates from the colder parts of China and its popularity is fairly recent in historical terms, becoming more widely eaten as sugar became less expensive. The leaves are toxic and so too are the stems later on in the year, because the toxic acids move down the stems from the leaves and into the crown as the winter temperatures cool.

Rhubarb freezes very well, and lasts for around a year, in fact I made a crumble in April this year using last years frozen harvest. Chopped into 1cm pieces, it can be placed directly into freezer bags, but to retain its colour should be blanched for around 1 minute in boiling water. Allow to cool and dry before freezing. To revive, boil in a little fresh orange juice, a teaspoon of cinnamon powder and

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Ingredients · 3 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen) · 1 & 1/2 cups sugar · 3 tablespoons cornstarch · 2 cups rhubarb, sliced (fresh or frozen unsweetened) · 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel · 1 teaspoon lemon juice · Pie Dough · Milk · Cinnamon sugar

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October is the perfect time to plant rhubarb if you haven’t got any at the moment and would like a patch of your own. It’s quite un-fussy and will grow in sun or part shade as long as the soil is moisture retentive. Add well-rotted manure to the planting hole and mulch the plant with a ‘doughnut’ shape of manure about 50cm deep in spring. Give the plant a

feed with ‘blood, fish and bone’ in March and watch it grow! It’s an easy perennial plant, which produces giant leaves and is pretty resistant to pests, although hungry mammals might feast on the crowns in early spring when food is scarce.

Early rhubarb can be ‘forced’ inside up-turned dust bins, but only do this with established plants. Place a black bin (or terracotta rhubarb forcing jar if you’re a pro) over the plant in early spring, and then enjoy the small, tender and sweet stems as they develop and search for the light. Grown commercially in large dark sheds in the Yorkshire rhubarb triangle - between Wakefield, Leeds and Morley - this wonderful vegetable (classed as a fruit for tax reasons) can also be divided up this month if you have a large overgrown patch.

Happy Gardening

Directions In a large bowl, mix strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, rhubarb, lemon peel and lemon juice. For fresh fruit, let stand 15 minutes. For frozen, let stand 60 minutes.

Roll out both crusts; place one in a pie pan or an iron skillet. Top with fruit mixture. Place remaining crust over fruit and crimp the edges. Cut slits in top to allow steam to escape. Brush with milk and dust with cinnamon sugar.

Bake in a 400-degree oven for 10 minutes, then lower temperature to 375. Bake for 45 minutes.

Cover the crust with aluminum foil if it browns too much. Cool before serving.

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Can you help a

Homeless Pet like Marco?

There are always lots of pets looking for homes at Blue Cross. For some reason both black, and black and white cats struggle to find new homes.

One theory is that black cats don’t photograph as well but we think they are just as beautiful as other colours. At Blue Cross in Thirsk we have been caring for Marco the black and white cat since August last year and he is now one of longest stay cats in the nationwide charity’s care. At time of going to print he is still desperate for a home.

He came to Blue Cross after he wasn’t getting along with other cats in the household. Most cats are very independent and, unlike the majority of dogs, don’t enjoy being in company of their own kind. Always think twice before taking on another cat if you already have one and talk to Blue Cross about preparing for an additional cat in the home.

Marco is a playful eight-year-old cat looking for a home with garden access and he would prefer to be the only pet. He loves to play with cardboard boxes and his wand toys.

There are lots of benefits to taking on a rescue pet. All Blue Cross animals are given a full vet check-up when they arrive. They are all vaccinated and given flea and worming treatment. Pets are also neutered before they go to a new home (if old enough for the procedure) to prevent more unwanted litters. Every animal is also carefully assessed to find out what sort of home environment they have been used to, their personality traits and what they would need in their new home.

People looking for a new pet are asked to fill out a ‘Homefinder’ form so that their lifestyle and type of pet they are looking for can be matched to the pets at the centre. Blue Cross animal behaviourists are there for new owners for the rest of the pet’s lifetime if they need any advice on any aspect of their pet’s behaviour.

Blue Cross is a charity and relies on local support to continue helping abandoned and unwanted cats and dogs. Donations are very gratefully received and you can also help by popping along to the centre’s events. The next one is a coffee morning in Northallerton town hall between 9am and 1pm on Wednesday 12 November.

You can see all the pets needing homes on our website: www.bluecross.org.uk

If you would like to find out more or make a donation to the charity’s work in Thirsk, please contact the centre on 0300 777 1540, email thirsk@bluecross. org.uk, or join us on Facebook Opening Hours

Address

Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00am–5.00pm

Parklands, Station Road, Topcliffe, Thirsk, YO7 3SE Tel: 0300 777 1540 Fax: 0300 777 1541 Email: thirsk@bluecross.org.uk

Animal viewing times: 10.00am–4.00pm.

Mondays and bank holidays: closed

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Bonfire Night Preparation Make a cosy den for your pet with blankets, pillows and cushions. For dogs this could be behind a sofa or inside a wardrobe, while cats feel more secure when high up, so a cat bed safely placed on an accessible shelf or cupboard may be better.

Reward your pet when they spend time in the den to help build a positive association, so it will then be a reassuring place to hide if they get scared.

Start using pheromones near to the den – calming scents available as plug-ins or sprays that we can’t smell, but that can help to reduce anxiety in pets.

Get your pet microchipped, so if they do panic and manage to run away, you are much more likely to be reunited.

On the 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 f e a r f u l behaviour.

E v e n 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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