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Blue Cross Spring update

We find out about how to keep your pets healthy this Spring, as well as the newest arrivals at the Blue Cross Centre near Thirsk

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Spring Update @ The Clock Community Works is a new organisation; an exciting result of a merger between The Clock and Thirsk Community Care. The two charities have combined their staff, resources and services as part of their long term plan to become self-sustaining. The newly formed Board of Trustees see it as a time for ambition and are working towards Community Works being the leading voluntary organisation in the area.

One of its unique selling points (usp) is the vast range of services it delivers which fall into at least one of five work streams: support, social activities, learning opportunities, TLC and enterprise. Service users are encouraged to access as many of the services as they need and aspire to other services as part of their progression. Community Works employs a highly skilled and qualified staff team however they recognise that there are times when a service user needs specialist support.

Community Works’ vision is that Communities in North Yorkshire, particularly around Thirsk, are strong, resilient and vibrant and individuals in the community feel that they belong, are connected and live independent, active fulfilled lives. It will do this by increasing community resilience, improving

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social inclusion, improving well-being and increasing economic prosperity.

The year ahead will be a mix of challenges and opportunities which Community Works will embrace. Its primary focus will be to establish itself as a leading charity delivering high quality services, followed by planning and implementing new services to meet identified need. As its strap line says, it intends to ‘open doors’ for its service users in order for them to ‘unlock opportunities’ for themselves.

Come along to the Methodist Church on St James Green, to find out more on 6th April 2020 between 3 and 6pm.

Job Fayre We are holding a Job Fair in Thirsk Methodist Church on St James Green on Wednesday 18th March between 3 and 5.30pm. Pop in to meet employers and access support from Community Works finding work.

Volunteer Recruitment event – Thursday 19th March, 4-7pm at the Library We need Volunteers! Please pop to the Library to find out how you can help in a

variety of exciting and rewarding roles.

Food Hampers Over Christmas The Clock was able to give out 81 Food Hampers benefitting 227 different people of all ages with a total of 7153 items. This would not be possible without the generous support of everyone who gave food be it direct to The Clock, via Churches, via Schools or at any of our collection points.

This helped ease what can be a very difficult period for a lot of families.

Meals on Wheels –freshly prepared meals and a dessert for just £6 per day delivered straight to your door by our team of dedicated volunteers (deliveries are not available bank holidays) Supported Shopping – 2 trips per month to different locations, with volunteers on hand to give help with reaching items off the shelves, reading labels, pushing wheelchairs, or just a bit of company while you shop. This costs £5 per trip.

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Out & About

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n Husthwaite & District Gardening Club Talk The Club’s talks are followed by free refreshments and an opportunity to swap gardening stories and ask questions.

Meetings are held in Husthwaite Village Hall on the second Thursday of the month and gardeners of all levels and experience are welcome, including those with no experience at all. Annual membership costs just £20 and benefits include a 10% discount on garden products at Dean’s Garden Centre, Castle Howard Garden Centre and some other local centres and generous discounts from Suttons Seeds. The cost for guests/ visitors is just £5.

Further information contact Simon Eedle on 07970 246033 or visit: www. husthwaitevillage.com/organisations. php and click on Gardening Club. ........................................................

4th April

n The Mowbray Singers St. Oswald’s Church, Sowerby: 7:30pm.

The Mowbray Singers performing Johannes Brahms’ German Requiem.

Brahms often said that the word “German” could be replaced by “human” in the title of this beloved and ground-breaking masterpiece which was premiered with tremendous success in Leipzig in 1869. The seven movements, which are musically linked both by a three-note motive and a Bach-like chorale fragment, move the listener from sadness and grief towards comfort

and peace. The best-known movement, How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings, forms the central core of this journey. It will be Sung in English, which is how the work was first performed in England in 1871. If you want to know more about us, have a look at our website (www. mowbraysingers.co.uk) and come to the concert.

Tickets are £8 (16s and under free) and are available at White Rose Books, Thirsk, choir members or telephone 01845 525091 ........................................................

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n Annual Easter Art Exhibition Held by The Sheriff Hutton Art Group in Sheriff Hutton Village Hall, Sheriff Hutton, YO60 6RA. 10.30am - 4.30pm. Entrance £1, refreshments will be available. ........................................................

18th & 19th April

n Crayke Open Gardens & Village Event To coincide with our annual flourish of thousands of golden daffodils on Church Hill, the Village of Crayke is staging an Open Gardens & Village event between 11.00am and 5.00pm (visit ‘craykepc.org.uk’ for further information) ........................................................

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n York Open Studios 2020 10am-5pm. Take a look behind the studio doors of artists, craftspeople and designers at this popular free event.

Discover the best of York’s creative...

News from The Easingwold Singers As we are now at the beginning of the third month of 2020, memories of celebrations from the Festive Season have faded. However, with the days gradually lengthening we are excited about our next concert in May but before moving forward would like to express our thanks for the support we were given when we held our Advent concert on 30th November 2019, A Renaissance Christmas and Christmas Carols. at St John the Baptist & All Saints Church, Easingwold.

We would like to thank the church for welcoming us once more, all the people who helped us along the way and on the day, and of course our loyal audience who we cherish. We very much enjoyed the concert even though we were somewhat low on numbers as many choir members sucumbed to the winter illnesses which unfortunately were circulating at the time. However, the music was exquisite and we hope our audience enjoyed the performance which we felt set the scene for celebrating the true joy of Christmas.

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Moving forward, the style and tempo for our next concert, John Rutter’s Mass of the Children and Bob Chilcott’s Little Jazz Mass, are both very different. They are contemporary pieces but equally as enjoyable and we are sure feet will be tapping once the concert gets underway. Rehearsals are progressing well and the choir members are all working very hard coming to terms with the different rhythms and nuances.

The concert will be held Saturday 16th May, 7.00 pm at The Galtres Centre, Easingwold. Tickets available soon so keep watching the Advertiser / Weekly News for details as to where these can be obtained. The choir is looking forward to singing with the children from Cundall Manor School Choir and this promises to be a lively and entertaining programme bringing together the joy of music whatever age-group you are.

We look forward to a fun-filled evening and appreciate our audiences full support.

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23rd - 25th April

n “VICTORY BELLS” Concert Northallerton Musical Theatre Company present ‘Victory Bells’. The Forum, Northallerton, 7.15 pm. Come along and join in the celebrations of VE Day 75 years on!

Tickets available from The Forum, Northallerton (Tel. 01609 776230) ........................................................

25th April

n George Egg, DIY CHEF 7.30pm. Stillington Village Hall, York, YO61 1JX. George cooks with power tools. Stand-up comedy meets illustrated lecture. Expect power tools, gardening equipment and office supplies to be re-purposed and abused.

Expect laughs, expect to learn something new and expect to taste the results at the end!

Tickets £10 adult, £5 under 18 from Stillington Village Stores, ruralarts.org or tel: 01347 811544 ........................................................

3rd May

n Husthwaite Village Spring /

Summer Market Our popular market offers over 25 indoor and outdoor stalls. We are proud to support Husthwaite’s locally reared beef from Yorkshire Rare Breeds and free range organic poultry, meats and dairy from Farm Gate Farm Shop. With artisan gin from Cooper King Distilleries, honey, jams, preserves and cakes we have everything you need for your larder. Shop at your leisure for jewellery, candles, cards, woodcrafts and much more, from our quality art and crafts stalls. There is even something for your beloved pooch or tabby! A friendly atmosphere awaits, so come along, browse, stock up your cupboards and relax with a light lunch or snack at The Apple Tree Café.

All ages – Wheelchair friendly Admission free –donations gratefully accepted.

11am to 3pm: Husthwaite Village Hall YO61 4PY ........................................................

30th May

n Jazz From Scotland Ian Millar (saxophone) and Dominic Spencer (piano) Based in Edinburgh, Ian and Dom have been touring the UK with “Jazz in the Village” playing accessible, melodic jazz and telling amusing stories about places they have visited.

2.30pm, Stillington Village Hall, Tickets £10 from Stillington Village Stores or tel: 01347 811544. With optional afternoon tea served at the interval, ticket £3 paid in advance ........................................................

Finally, further exciting news“hot off the press“ for our Christmas Concert on Saturday 12 December 2020, again at St John the Baptist and All Saints Church, Easingwold, we will be performing Beethoven’s Mass in C Minor, a fitting tribute in celebration of the great man’s 250th birthday – 16 December 770 in Bonn, Germany. More details will be provided on our website in due course.

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Spring dangers to pets Spring is here so it’s time to spend more time in the garden and in the countryside.

It is important to keep an eye on our pets when enjoying the bloom of spring flowers as some are poisonous to them.

If you think your dog has been poisoned by anything, you need to act quickly and contact your vet as soon as your pet shows signs of being ill. If you have seen your dog eat something that they shouldn’t, don’t wait for symptoms to appear. Call your vet immediately and ask for their advice.

Daffodils are poisonous to dogs if they eat the bulbs or flowers, or drink water from a vase with daffodils in. They can give your dog an upset stomach, make them vomit, and make them very sleepy and wobbly. A dog that’s been poisoned by daffodils might also have fits. Tulips can irritate your dog’s mouth and gastrointestinal tract. Normally they will only experience drooling, being sick and diarrhoea, but heart problems and difficulty breathing are also signs of tulip poisoning.

To find out more about plants and foods poisonous to pets visit the advice pages of the Blue Cross website.

Bluebells, rhodedendron and the leaves and seeds of foxgloves are also toxic and can even be fatal so avoid planting in your garden and make sure dogs don’t consume any of these plants when out and about.

Looking for love – pets looking for a home to call their own Benny is a three-year-old greyhound who has been looking for love for almost 100 days without success.

As a retired racing greyhound he is looking for his first proper real home and would like an owner with some experience of ex racing greyhounds. He loves nothing more than a fuss. While he does enjoy a quick run around briefly he gets tired quickly and would love to just cuddle up to snooze away the afternoons.

Willow, Suki and Socksy are a group of cats who have spent most of their lives living together as a happy trio. They have been searching for ‘the one’ (a new home) for over a month and are hoping Valentine’s Day brings them better luck in finding Mr or Mrs Right.

Willow is a 16 year old Persian, Suki is 15 and also Persian and Socksy is an eight-year-old domestic short hair.

To find out more about pets needing a loving home at Thirsk, how to donate towards their care or to volunteer for Blue Cross contact the centre on 0300 777 1540, email thirsk@ bluecross.org.uk or visit www. bluecross.org.uk.

Crayke Open Gardens & Village Event Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April 2020 To coincide with our annual flourish of thousands of golden daffodils on Church Hill, listed as a ‘must see’ display by the Dalesman, in its 2019 feature of Yorkshire’s ‘Fields of Gold’, the Village of Crayke is staging an Open Gardens & Village event between 11.00am and 5.00pm on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April 2020. (visit ‘craykepc. org.uk’ for further information) Open Gardens: there will be around a dozen entries showing a range of diverse gardens with different plants and planting styles to interest both amateur and skilled gardeners alike.

These are scattered around the Village and will therefore give the visitor an insight into Crayke’s topography and history and the opportunity to visit the other displays and exhibitions.

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free parking, the purchase of Open Gardens tickets (at £5 per person – children free) and the opportunity to buy refreshments, sandwiches, cakes and plants. Whilst in the Hall please take a few moments to look at the recently discovered photographs of Crayke’s history including, for many, past family members and houses and businesses that have changed over the years.

Just down the road is Crayke Primary School, which will open its own unique ‘garden’ for this event. Children are shown how to cultivate and then harvest plants that are either edible and/or aromatic and are encouraged to freely explore and experiment and safely use the tools necessary for such activities; whilst leaning about the natural world around them.

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Index Art & Antiques Spectrum Framing & Gallery: p5 Attractions & Events Easingwold Singers: p9 Husthwaite Village Market: p8 Markets: p8 Picnic In The Park: p1 Spilmans: p9 Boiler Servicing Johnsons Heating: p12 Builders & Contractors Design Exteriors: p16 Nulook Roofing: p15 NYG Ltd: p12 Peter Cox Ltd: p13 T. G & H Harper Builders Ltd: p12 Yorkshire Loft Ladders: p13 Business Services Printing.com: p22 Carpets & Flooring Searles Carpets: p1 Cleaning Zero Dry Time: p4 Dental Market Place Dentistry: p3 Smile Denture Clinic: p7 Design & Print Printing.com: p22

Elderly Services Hear & Now: p7 St. Johns House: p4 Electrical Services Aerial Services York: p3 Electrocare: p22 Handy Andy: p22 Finance & Legal NFU Thirsk: p1 Food & Drink Dolcie Desserts: p9 Funeral Services Dales of Thirsk Memorials: p15 Furniture Harelooms: p4 Garages Station Autos: p11 Gardens & Outdoors Design Exteriors: p16 Gifts Spectrum Framing & Gallery: p5 Hair & Beauty Beauty Within: p3 Healthcare & Wellbeing Amanda Haywood Foot Health: p3 Hear & Now: p7

Market Place Dentistry: p3 Smile Denture Clinic: p7 Home & Interiors Court Homemakers: p2 Dales of Thirsk: p15 Dream Doors: p5 Harelooms: p4 Hovingham Fireplaces: p12 Jody Gray Upholstery: p5 Searles Carpets: p1 Spectrum Framing & Gallery: p5 Insurance NFU Thirsk: p1 Kitchen & Bathrooms Court Homemakers: p2 Dales of Thirsk: p15 Dream Doors: p5 Machinery Black Dog Machinery: p22 Memorials Dales of Thirsk: p15 Motoring Station Autos: p11 Pets & Animals Abbotsway Kennels: p10 Banda Dog Grooming: p6 Plumbing Johnsons Heating: p12

Property Maintenance Aerial Services York: p3 Design Exteriors: p16 Handy Andy: p22 Hovingham Fireplaces: p12 Nulook Roofing: p15 NYG Ltd: p12 Peter Cox Ltd: p13 T. G & H Harper Builders Ltd: p12 Yorkshire Loft Ladders: p13 Recruitment Lightwater Valley: p11

Removals Smart Removals & Storage: p4 Solar Power Peak Power Systems: p13 Sport & Leisure Venture Cycles: p11 Windows NYG Ltd: p12

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