Thirsk Easingwold InFocus Spring 2016

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Paws for Tea!

across the UK are being asked to get involved to help 24 Animal-lovers raise money for pets in need

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Art Fair Returns

Easingwold Art Fair is back for 2016

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06 finance 07 local news 08 new businesses 10 local news: 12 education 14

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local news: FEATURED Thirsk Clock Update

Tax Year Financial Planning Rural Arts this Spring New businesses and services FEATURED

Laura Ashley Kitchens @ Holme Design Careers & CV Advice

Thirsk Clock Update Young Citizen of the Year Nominated!

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16 local news: 18 local news: 20 garden view: 22 24 pets & animals: 27 local news

local news & event

Easingwold Players & Events FEATURED

Easingwold Art Fair Returns FEATURED

Easter Egg-stravaganza!

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Lovely Lillies

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An update from the Blue Cross Young cyclists alerted to danger

Welcome to the Spring issue of Thirsk & Easingwold InFocus It really is a bumper issue for local news and events this time, with so much going on around Thirsk, Easingwold and the surrounding areas. Look out for the Tour De Yorkshire travelling through Thirsk in April, we have a brief mention of it on p17 in our Events.

Don’t forget, if you have any local news or a story of interest then please submit them to editorial@jkanorth.com I hope you all have a lovely Spring and I’ll see you in Summer.

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“Young Citizen of The Year” Nomination We are very proud to announce that one of our members has been nominated for a “Young Citizen of The Year” award in the Hambleton Community Awards 2016.

with a few lines explaining why you would like to work with us. Alternatively call 01845 524 494 and ask to speak to Sam, Craig, Laura or Jess.

13 years old Ben Smith, has been an integral part of the planning and organization of the activity programme that The Clock provides every year. Ben has also been a key spokesperson in securing money for projects through the Keyfund Programme. We look forward to working with Ben again this year, as we are so used to having him around, that we don’t think we can plan this year’s activities without him!

Please keep an eye on our website (www. theclock.org) or our Facebook page to find out about Easter Activities that will be announced soon.

Abigail Homer, Chief Executive Officer of The Clock said “To be nominated for such an award is a distinct achievement, the whole staff team are very proud to have witnessed Ben develop into such a confident and community spirited young person during his time with us”.

The Hambleton Community Awards ceremony takes place on Thursday 17th March.

Applications are now being welcomed from young people to apply as Youth Management Committee members. There are many roles available and all roles will count as work experience to feature on your CV or as a useful reference for future employers.

We are also offering volunteer roles at The Clock.

A volunteer is someone who can help wherever needed on the day. They will help out at youth clubs in the evening and make drinks and snacks for the young people. This is a good opportunity to develop the interpersonal skills required for entry into a career in youth and community work, and also to improve your CV or use as a reference for employers.

In the first instance please Email Staff@theclock.org

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The Clock now has qualified staff on all evenings to provide confidential sexual health advice and also provide free Chlamydia testing. This can be vital in making sure that young people make good informed decisions about their own health.

The Clock is running a Girl’s Boxercise class that takes place every Tuesday evening in the Methodist Church next door. It costs 50p a session from 5:30pm to 6:15pm. This is great fun, confidence building and good exercise; anyone is welcome but please get in touch to make sure there are spaces.

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Donations of small tools such as trowels, hand forks and any other equipment would be greatly appreciated.

Time for Time is also still going from strength to strength. Come and join us for a hot drink, a chat and a sweet treat. We have activities each week. if you require help with job search, housing, benefits, furniture, food parcels or anything else please don’t hesitate to contact Kirsty Parker the Time 4 Time Co-ordinator on 01845 524 494 or e-mail Kirsty@theclock.org

We will also be relaunchingourAllotment Project, it will run over the course of 6 weeks on Wednesday nights by the Little Hands Youth Club for year groups 5 and 6.

They will be growing fruit and veg in our allotment and then the produce will be used to help people The Clock supports.

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There will be no Community Coffee Morning in March unfortunately. The next Coffee Morning will be April 29th between 10:30 and 11:30. Please pop in, there will be staff to talk to, hot drinks and plenty of cake.

Ben Smith on a trip last year he helped organize

Tax Year Financial Planning The tax year ends on the 5th of April and it’s human nature to leave things to the last minute. To help with any last minute tax planning, I’ve covered the main allowances which are available where I think there may be an opportunity to act before it’s too late.

Individual Savings Account (ISA) Currently each individual over the age of 18 (16 for Cash ISAs) has an annual ISA allowance which means that they can shelter the proceeds of their savings or investments from further income and capital gains tax.

I say further because dividends from equity (share) investment come with an element of tax paid which cannot be reclaimed. The ISA allowance for 2015/16 is £15,240.

There are two types of ISA, a Cash ISA which is a deposit account and a Stocks and Shares ISA which is generally for longer term investment and will be invested in assets such as bonds, equities and property. There are no longer any constraints on how the allowance is split between these two options.

The allowance for Junior ISAs (for under 18s) is £4,080.

Since December 2015, the Help to Buy ISA has been available. This is a Cash ISA with a bonus, the bonus is that first time property buyers will get an additional 25% (capped at £3,000) from the state when they buy their first property. You can save up to £1,200 in the first month and £200 per month thereafter. These form part of the overall ISA allowance.

Pension Contributions As an individual under age 75, you have the opportunity to invest in a pension and get tax relief on your contributions up to certain limits in each tax year.

The limit is up to your annual earnings (salary plus other earned income) subject to an annual allowance of £40,000. Note that once flexible pension income payments are taken the allowance for further contributions into a defined contribution scheme will reduce to £10,000. It is possible to carry forward any unused allowance from the preceding 3 tax years and add this to the annual allowance.

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in future tax years, depending on individual circumstances, it may be worth carrying forward any unused allowance from the 2012/13 tax year into the current tax year.

Pension – Lifetime Allowance The lifetime allowance (effectively this relates to the value of your pension benefits) was reduced to £1.25 million from 6th April 2014 and is set to be reduced again to £1 million from 6th April 2016. The value of any pension benefits above the lifetime allowance is subject to a tax charge of 55%. This is starting to affect a greater number of people.

If you think you will be near this limit, it is worth understanding your options to see what can be done to avoid or reduce any charge.

Capital Gains Tax The annual Capital Gains Tax (CGT) allowance is £11,100. This means that you are able to make an investment gain of up to £11,100 and not pay any tax. Therefore, if you are sitting on capital gains it can be a good tactic to realise some of these gains to make use of the annual allowance and avoid CGT in the future. In the case of a couple it is possible to transfer assets to the other spouse and to use the combined allowance of £22,200.

Tax Incentivised Investments Under this category of investments, there are tax incentives of 30% (Enterprise Investment Schemes and Venture Capital Trusts) and 50% (Seed Enterprise Investment Schemes). Each option is subject to specific limits.

These are seen as higher risk investments but can form part of a broader investment strategy.

Clearly there are opportunities to save money by making the most of the allowances which are available. Please contact me by e-mail or give me a call if you want to discuss any aspects of your financial planning.

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Exciting new season at Rural Arts iPad Workshops

Workshops Our creative sessions are suitable for beginners and there’s 10% off in our Café and Gallery when you attend a workshop!

Join our expert iPad tutor Claire Ford for friendly, informative sessions on Saturdays throughout the year.

Glass Easter Decorations

iPad Troubleshooting

16th April (1pm–4pm) £15 for 30 minute session If you own an iPad already but need help with certain areas, these one to one iPad sessions are tailored specifically to your needs.

Jane Littlefield

Friday 18th March (10am–1pm or 2pm–5pm) £38: Use coloured glass to create spring pictures to hang up in your home this Easter.

Beginners Crochet

iPad for Complete Beginners

Graeme Knowles-Miller

Friday 8th April (10am–12noon or 1pm–3pm) £28: Learn to crochet squares, which can be stitched together to create a blanket.

7th & 14th May (2pm–4pm) £25 for 2 sessions Try before you buy! If you’ve never used an iPad, Claire will walk you through the very first steps. iPads are provided.

Papercutting Angela Hall

Friday 15th April (10am–4pm) £50: Back by popular demand, using patterned paper to create paper cut butterfly artwork.

iPad for Beginners

19th & 26th March (2pm–4pm) 11th & 18th June (2pm–4pm) £25 for 2 sessions For those who already own an iPad but want to improve their skills and learn how to use it in greater detail - everything from emails to apps.

Raku

Fiona Mazza Friday 29th April & Friday 6th May (10am–4pm) £110: One of the most exciting processes in ceramics - watch your objects get fired in the raku kiln.

School Holiday Family Workshops

Stained Glass

Join in the fun at Rural Arts over the school holidays for creative activities that the whole family can enjoy!

Jane Littlefield

Thursday 12th & Friday 13th May (10am–4pm) £110: Use a variety of glass fusing techniques to create your own stained glass.

Cereal Box Chickens

Tuesday 29th– Thursday 31st March (10am–12noon) £2.50: Bring your empty cereal box along and transform it into a funky chicken!

Introduction to your Sewing Machine Julia Smith

Batik Eggs

Friday 20th May (10am–4pm) £50: In this workshop you will start with the very basics and learn how to use different stitches.

Angela Hall

Tuesday 29th– Thursday 31st March (1pm–3pm) £2.50: Create a beautiful, elaborate batik egg. *Please bring your own blown eggs. All children to be accompanied by an adult.

Friday 10th June (10am–1pm) £32: Learn about the wonders of cyanotype and use natural objects to create your own images.

Wonderland Accessories

Cyanotype

FRESH performances

FRESH returns this Spring with our ‘Pay What You Think’ performances, showcasing exciting new talent right here at The Courthouse.

Henry Raby, Performance Poetry Thursday 31st March (7.30pm) Henry Raby is a nerd punk poet from York. After discovering that he couldn’t play guitar he embarked on a quest to become the Joe Strummer of spoken word with his anarchic, honest, funny and passionate style.

www.ruralarts.org / 01845 526536 The Old Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS

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Tuesday 31st May– Thursday 2nd June (10am–12noon) £2 per item: Create a mask, pocket watch or your own cup and bring it to the tea party in the afternoon!

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Tuesday 31st May– Thursday 2nd June (1pm–3pm) £2.50: Join in the fun of the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party!

Get 10% off Adult Workshops when you book online using promo code ‘SPRINGINFOCUS’ (Offer runs until 01.04.16)

For all these events and many more, visit: www.ruralarts.org or call: 01845 526536

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Hambleton and Richmondshire Carers Centre has moved After 12 years on Northallerton High Street Hambleton and Richmondshire Carers Centre has moved. The charitable organisation has relocated to larger, newer, premises that are better suited for meeting the needs of carers.

The new address is 2 Omega Business Village (off Thurston Road) DL6 2NJ. However, as has always been the case, support workers are more than happy to meet with carers at home.

‘People who are looking after others do not always see themselves as carers’.

The small friendly team at the Carers Centre provide free and confidential support to those people who are caring for a friend or relative.

They can help on a range of issues, from one off enquiries such as; how to apply for a Blue Badge, to more complex benefits advice and longer term emotional support for the carer.

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They support all carers from age 5 to 95years of age, irrespective of where the person they are caring for lives. If you think you or someone you know might benefit from the service more information is available on their website www. hrcarers.org.uk or by calling 01609 780872.

Support & Advice We provide support and advice to carers and the families of young carers across a range of subjects. If we don’t know the answer to a question we will always know someone to ask on your behalf.

When you are caring for someone it can be overwhelming and it can really help to have someone else to guide you to exactly what you need. We have direct contact with many national and local agencies that will be able to offer specialist support. Our specialist trained team can offer you a support service that is tailor made to suit you, wherever you are on

your journey as a carer.

Vitrucare VitruCare is an internet delivered ‘self-care’ service that allows patients, with the continued support of the GP, to make decisions using data from their electronic health record to change their lifestyle to improve their overall health. The VitruCare service is designed using the principles of care planning and ‘year of care’. The initial deployment of VitruCare serves people with long term medical conditions (LTCs), and connects their healthcare team for help and support.

For more information you can contact Jason Grant at Hambleton & Richmondshire Carers Centre (jason.grant@hrcarers.org.uk / 01609 780872)

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A ‘one-stop shop’ for all your decorating needs RYDENOR LTD is pleased to announce an exciting development to the business: THIRSK DECORATING CENTRE has moved to a bigger showroom in Thirsk - opposite Tesco.

Owned and run by the Etherington family since 1980 the company has expanded and developed in that time constantly broadening and upgrading its product range.

What you’ll find here…

- DESIGNER PAINT: Farrow & Ball is the market leader and cannot be matched on any mixing machine for colour and quality; Little Greene Paint is up and coming and we have a machine onsite to tint all their colours on demand; Zoffany Paints is a new addition and we have a full range of Sample Pots as well as new Wallpaper Books.

We also have Crown, Dulux and Johnstone brands and all their mixing machines are available to mix any one of the many thousands of colours available on the spot.

- WALLPAPER is taking a commanding place in our new showroom, where we are displaying more samples of innovative and beautiful papers. Along with Farrow & Ball, Little Green,

Zoffany and Galerie papers we are displaying many new and exciting books from Cole and Son of London.

Add all this to our huge range of decorating and woodfinishing products, plus our many years’ experience giving advice on Paint and Woodfinishes, then we have a one stop solution for all your decorating needs.

NEW CONTACT DETAILS Thirsk Decorating Centre, The Old Sorting Office, Newsham Road, Thirsk, YO7 1PU Thirsk, North Yorkshire Tel: 01845440668 Email: thirskdecoratingcentre@rydenor.co.uk www.thirskdecoratingcentre.com (coming soon) Facebook: www.facebook.com/ThirskDecCentre Twitter: www.twitter.com/ThirskDecCentre

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Laura Ashley Kitchen Collection comes to Holme Design Holme Design has been appointed an exclusive retailer of the Laura Ashley Kitchen Collection. The newly launched collection, in partnership with the Symphony Group, features six exquisitely designed ranges presenting the very best in British kitchen design.

The Laura Ashley Kitchen Collection features a mix of traditional and contemporary styles which have been designed for ‘the way you live today’.

Kitchens within the collection will suit every type of home from urban apartment to country cottage. Each of the six stunning ranges is available in a variety of hand-painted or oak finishes, all designed in the Laura Ashley tradition.

The ranges include: Bedale: Drawing on Laura Ashley’s design heritage to create a classic kitchen style. The hand-painted panel doors with delicate handles deliver a truly elegant kitchen.

Harwood: The beautifully crafted in-frame Harwood is a classic Laura Ashley creation. Offered in a palette of soft muted colours, Harwood features plate racks, dressers and glazed china cabinets to achieve that distinctive traditional British look.

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Whitby: Simple, yet elegant; Whitby showcases the best of shaker design, making it ideal for making the kitchen the heart of the home.

Marlow: Fusing simple style and elegance, Marlow is everything you’d expect from a modern Laura Ashley kitchen range. Available in handpainted colours, or a choice of sophisticated gloss finishes, Marlow is a unique kitchen that impresses from every angle.

Linton: Purity is at the heart of the Linton range. This versatile range features truly stunning accessories combined with simple shaker style in natural wood.

Richmond: A contemporary kitchen range which is minimal and modern in its design, Richmond combines natural shades to bring a luxurious touch of refinement.

Holme Design is proud to present this exclusive collection for your kitchen.

The Laura Ashley Kitchen Collection is second to none with its beautiful styling, a palette of soft muted colours and coordinated accessories. Visit our showroom in Bedale and see for yourself.

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What Career Should I Choose?

Arguably the first most difficult decision that a youngster is going to make in life is choosing which subjects to study for his or her GCSE’s.

Parents and guardians frequently ask me why Y9 children have to make such important decisions at such an early time in life.

Unfortunately the education system has allowed this system of choice to carry on for decades instead of tackling the problem head on. Therefore we are left with what may be challenging or even irreversible decisions to make regarding career paths.

There are of course a number of software programmes that allow one to answer a series of questions and out pops a computerised answer that one is best suited to become an engineer, doctor, veterinary surgeon, nurse, linguist, teacher, painter, welder, driver, electrician etc.

On top of this the youngster is reminded that s/he must be prepared in life to perhaps have several career changes. Should any youngster reading this be worried about this having an adverse effect on one’s future do not worry; I can vouch that it is possible to travel along a variety of successful career paths – in my case from the coal mines to Head of Science via the railways and the Army.

Work experience is of great importance and will give one the insight to what your hoped for career entails. It is not always the photogenic scenario that is often portrayed in advertisements and I have come across a number of students who have been disappointed with their experience in a work placement.

My advice to students of all ages is to choose the subjects that they feel happiest with. Employers are not necessarily looking for the brightest student with a string of A* or Level 9’s to their name. They will be looking for a person who can show that they have the ability to adapt in their business environment by having the potential to make a positive contribution to the company’s success.

Yes there will be other attributes that they require and the candidate may not

have all of them but a good company will provide the required training and guidance for the successful applicant. A good example of this is in teaching where a school will put a newly qualified teacher under the guidance of an experienced senior teacher who will act as a mentor.

So a career choice in the early part of life has to have a degree of flexibility should circumstances change.

Guidance in making a decision: • Do not be afraid of changing your mind • Seek advice from parents and more important people in the profession that you wish to follow.

• Be prepared for a long journey to master the skills required.

• Never give in to the qualification requirements of the profession. You have more resilience and energy than you think you do, so you can attain your objectives.

• Money should not be the only criteria of choosing a profession. I know a successful lawyer who gave up her career because she found dealing with other peoples’ problems so depressing.

• Have an alternative plan or route just in case.

Good Luck In Your Search, John Harris

How to Write a CV While it’s tempting to dust off your last CV and just add an extra couple of lines for your current job, sometimes it’s best to start from scratch.

There’s a wealth of advice on CV writing to be found on the internet, but to get you started, here are a few of our top tips: Personalise it. Ideally, amend your CV for each job application, making sure you reference any skills that were mentioned in the job description.

Keep it brief. There’s no need to detail every job you’ve had if they’re not relevant to the position you’re applying for.

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keep repeating the same skills.

Try to focus on added responsibilities for each role, to show career progression.

Include a link to your LinkedIn profile, but only if it’s up to date.

Present it well. Use a clear font, make sure everything lines up well, and separate sections with sub-headers. Search online for a template to make it easier.

Check for grammar and spelling mistakes, and ask a friend to look over it for you.

Don’t forget the cover letter!

The cover letter gives you the chance to really highlight why your skills and experience are relevant to a particular job.

Good luck!

By Kate Duggan

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Out & About

New Production Easingwold Players Present:

Ring Round the Moon

Ritz Cinema

by Jean Anouilh Adapted by Christopher Fry .....................................................................

March

13th – 16th April

The Big Short (15) 18th March: 19:30 19th March: 19:30 20th March: 19:30 21st March: 19:30 22nd March: 19:30 23rd March: 14:30 23rd March: 19:30 24th March:19:30 ZOOLANDER 2 (12a) 25th March: 19:30 26th March: 19:30 27th March: 19:30 28th March: 19:30 29th March: 19:30 30th March: 19:30 31st March: 19:30 ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS: THE ROAD CHIP (U) 2nd April: 14:30 3rd April : 14:30

It’s the the story of ‘Cinderella’ crossed with ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ in the style of Oscar Wilde.

The play is based on a French farce by Jean Anouilh written in the 1950s, and is both a fairytale and a comedy with sudden flashes of drama.

The scene is a magical winter garden outside a large mansion,where the formidable Madame Desmortes (played by Mary Hill) is throwing a grand ball for the cream of French aristocracy. Couples from the party spill out into the garden, fight, scheme, fall in and out of under the twinkling lights, then dance back into the hall.

The same actor (James Potter) plays the identical twins Hugo and Frederic.

Hugo is callous and indifferent; Frederic is sensitive, naïve and sick with love

HAIL CAESAR! (12a) 1st April: 19:30 2nd April: 19:30 4th April: 19:30 5th April: 19:30 6th April: 14:30 6th April: 19:30 7th April: 19:30 SPOTLIGHT (15) 8th April: 19:30 9th April: 19:30 10th April: 19:30 11th April: 19:30 12th April: 19:30 13th April: 14:30 13th April: 19:30 14th April:19:30 Full details: www.ritzcinema.co.uk or call: 01845 524751 .........................................................

for the beautiful but disdainful Diana Messerschmann (Emma Buck) who

Hambleton Forum

treats him like a dog. Hugo therefore sets the charade in motion by inviting

All are cinema showings unless indicated

an impoverished young ballet dancer, Isabelle (Amelia Gillen) to the party intending that she should make Frederic fall in love with her, but events take an unexpected turn or two.

There is an interesting cast for this Easingwold Players production, including local favourite Bromwyn Jennison; the young people’s idol Philo Grainger playing (wait for it), a woman; and a young man, John Hawker, playing Joshua the “crumbling” butler. The audience will be intrigued by the way this character develops.

At the Galtres Centre, Easingwold Tickets £10 (under-16s £6) From the Galtres Centre office 01347 822472

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MARCH

The Big Short (15) Saturday 12th: 16:15 Sunday 13th: 20:00 Friday 18th: 14:30 Trumbo (15) Friday 18th: 17:30 Saturday 19th: 12:00 Sunday 20th: 20:00 Carol (15) Sunday 20th: 14:30 Friday 25th: 20:00 Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) Friday 25th: 14:30 Saturday 26th: 14:30 Saturday 26th: 17:30 Sunday 27th: 14:30 Sunday 27th: 17:30 Zoolander 2 (12A) Friday 25th: 17:30 Saturday 26th: 20:00 Sunday 27th: 20:00 More events visit: forumnorthallerton. org.uk or call: 01609 776230 ........................................................

21st March

n Opera via Satellite Galtres Centre, Easingwold. ‘Boris Godunov’ - Live opera from the Royal Opera House by Satellite. 7.15pm. Adults £15, 16&under £13.

Tel: 01347 822472 Tickets: admin@galtrescentre.org.uk ........................................................

25th March

n Mowbray Singers Concert Sowerby Methodist Church. The Mowbray Singers present Olivet to Calvary. 7.00pm. Retiring collection for Action for Children. .........................................................

26th March

n Kids Time Trial Series Kids Time Trial Series this year! 4 rounds throughout the year, 4 age categories and prizes! £6 entry fee or 4 rounds for £20! (cont...)

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Email us your event details to: events@jkanorth.com and we’ll publish it for you. Magazine distribution dates are on p30.

Round 1 - Saturday 26th March - Easter themed fancy dress - 2pm-4pm Round 2 - Sunday 1st May - The Day the Tour De Yorkshire arrives! Starting the Time Trial before the pros fly past!

10:30-12:30... Of course Tour De Yorkshire fancy dress is a must.

Please call the shop for further info.

Sutton Bank Bikes, Visitor Centre, Sutton Bank, Thirsk, YO7 2EH Phone: 01845 597759 .........................................................

29th March

n Monthly Comedy Club The Angel at Topcliffe. A great night’s entertainment - always joined by 3 up&-coming comedians from the Comedy Circuit. For details of acts please see our Comedy Club Page. 7.30pm for 8pm start. £8 in advance or £10 on door. Tel: 01845 578000 www.theangelattopcliffe.co.uk .........................................................

13th April

n Thirsk & Northallerton Methodist Spring Market 9-2pm: Northallerton Town Hall.

Refreshments, light lunches, bric-a-brac stall, cake stall, books / CDs. Proceeds for Methodist Mission in Britain and World Mission funds. .........................................................

15th April

n Concert Kilburn Institute, YO61 4AG. Concert by singer/songwriter Edwina Hayes. Special offer - 6pm pre-concert 2course meal at The Foresters, Kilburn plus concert for £20. Booking essential. 7.30pm for 8pm start. £10. tickets: Julie Harron. email: john.harron@tiscali.co.uk www.edwinahayes.com .........................................................

15th April

n Murder Mystery evening Thirsk Garden Centre. All proceeds to Thirsk Christmas Lights. 7pm. £20 to include a 2 course meal. Licensed bar available.

Tel: Jo Wood 01845 525030 tickets:

Thirsk Garden Centre, Luke Miller Eastate Agent .........................................................

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n Sowerby Music St Oswalds Church, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1JG. . Ryan Drucker - piano. Will include Franck’s massive Prelude, Chorale and Fugue. 7.30pm.

Tel: 01845 518001 tickets: White Rose Bookcafe or online. email: tickets@ sowerbymusic.org.uk www.sowerbymusic.org.uk .........................................................

29th April - 1st May

n Tour de Yorkshire Sunday May 1 Tour de Yorkshire Stage 3 North Yorkshire Middlesbrough - Great Ayton - Stokesley - Hutton Rudby - Northallerton - Thirsk Sutton Bank - Helmsley - Kirkbymoorside - Hutton-le-Hole - Danby - Glaisdale Grosmont - Whitby - Robin Hood’s Bay - Scarborough.

Full details: letour.yorkshire.com/ stage-3/map .........................................................

7th May

n Orchestera Concert The Easingwold Singers and Ampleforth Chamber Orchestra present Handel’s Messiah at the Galtres Centre, Easingwold. Performance starts at 7.30 pm. Tickets £9 available from Tempo Easingwold, White Rose Books Thirsk, choir members or at the door.

Tel: 01845 524795 or visit website for further details: www.easingwold-singers.co.uk .........................................................

2nd July

n Thirsk RBL Band Summer Concert St. Oswald’s Church, Front Street, Sowerby at 7.30pm.

See local press nearer the time for more details. .........................................................

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Easingwold Art Fair THE ART FAIR RETURNS .......................................................

Following the success of the first Easingwold Art Fair, which was pioneered last May, the excitement and anticipation is building as we move closer to the launch of the second. We hope that like the first, this year’s fair will again bring Art to the heart of the community and promises to be a great day out for all the family.

Following the successful format of the first Art Fair activities and events will include: • Exhibition & sales of original art work, including mounted paintings, prints and cards.

• Demonstrations: Throughout the weekend a rolling timetable of demonstrations will appeal to all visitors both young and old, experienced and established artists or those just wanting to join the fun.

• Workshops will be timetabled throughout the weekend which will be run by professional artists who will use a variety of media. Pre-booking is advisable for the workshops.

• Quality Art Retailers who will be able to advise on products and have a range of materials for perusal & sale.

• Easingwold Community Primary School will be displaying a selection of pupils work, Age range 5 – 11 years.

Saturd ay 21st Sunda & y 22nd May

As before, the Art Fair will be presented

by Easingwold & District Art Society and held in the beautiful Georgian market town of Easingwold.

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EXHIBITION OF ORIGINAL ARTWORK Sat 21st- Sun 22nd May 2016 10am-4pm Entry £1

DEMONSTRATIONS & WORKSHOPS* in a variety of mediums *Early booking recommended

Galtres Centre, Market Place EASINGWOLD YO61 3AD

The Galtres Centre, Market Place Easingwold YO61 3AD. Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd May 2016 10.00am – 4.00pm Entry £1.00 Refreshments including light lunches, coffee & cakes.

A great day out for all the family in a beautiful Georgian market town, 10 miles north of York off the A19

Find out more at www.easingwoldartex.org For bookings please contact Lynda on 01423 325955 or e-mail lynda.bullus@talktalk.net Presented by Easingwold and District Art Society

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Easter Egg-stravaganza Fun at Piglets Adventure Farm With brand new attractions, cute baby animals and exciting activities, there is plenty to see and do this Easter at Piglets Adventure Farm.

In addition to the Easter Eggstravaganza fun there is the newly opened Piglet Maternity Ward, where you can get up close with the pigs, meet expectant mums and if you are lucky see piglets being born, such a memorable experience. You will also be able to grab refreshing drinks and delicious snacks in the new Piglets Coffee House while the little ones enjoy the new Piglets Play Pen. Plus, from 25th March to 10th April, little egg hunters can take part in the Great Easter Egg Hunt. Find hidden chicks around the farm, grab an egg from each

A Good Read Have you ever felt as if you just don’t fit in? Where even your own family seems different to you? This is how ten-year-old Emily Feather feels. She looks different to her siblings with her dark hair. It is true that everyone looks a bit different (even her older twin sisters aren’t identical) but Emily just can’t shake the feeling that there is something about her that sets her apart from the rest of the family. Her best friend Rachel points out that she is the only one not named after a bird, but surely there is more to it than that?

Emily lives in an unusual house. Her dad, Ash, is an author, writing fantasy books. The house seems as if it could have come straight out of one of his books.

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one and then receive a special treat.

Other egg-citing activities include lambing live, lamb bottle feeding, baby chicks, Chicken Flappin’ and the Magic Hatter returns with his comedy magic and springtime silliness! The fun doesn’t stop there, we have got all of our regular activities including trailer rides, crazy farm golf, bouncing pillows, petting barn, giant sand pit and loads more.

It’s egg-hilarating fun for all the family.

Piglets Adventure Farm is located 15 minutes from the centre of York, on Towthorpe Moor Lane, between Strensall Road and the A64, North of York. For full information please go to pigletsfarmpark.co.uk or call 01904499700

Emily Feather & the Enchanted Door

n Holly Webb Her room is in the old attic at the top of a rickety flight of stairs, with ornately carved mirrors on the landing. Sometimes it even feels as if the walls have moved: but that would be silly as Emily knows that can’t happen.

One day she is passing one of the mirrors and sees a strange reflection in it. A girl with green skin is staring back at her and that is just the start of a series of events that will completely change Emily’s life. It turns out that she was right. She IS different from the rest of her family, but not in any way she could have possibly imagined.

about animals and has written over 90 books for children. However this book, the first in a new magical series, shows that she is just as adept at writing about fantasy worlds.

Aimed at readers aged 8+ this is a lovely introduction to traditional fairy mythology. It does take a while to get going and the titular enchanted door doesn’t appear until the final quarter of the book. This is clearly intended to introduce the reader to Emily’s world which is then explored in future books.

By Willow Coby

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GARDEN VIEW

Lovely Lillies (& a spot of hard-pruning!)

The first day of spring this year is officially March 20th. Trees are blossoming and daffodils are in bloom. The garden has woken up from its winter sleep and is full of promise.

But promise is not enough. A beautiful garden does not happen by chance. So what are the top jobs for March gardeners?

Pruning features large! Hard-prune those late flowering shrubs like Buddleia, Leycesteria and Lavateria, but only if the risk of heavy frost is past.

Spring-flowering plants such as Forsythia and Winter Honeysuckle should be pruned immediately the flowers fade.

If you haven’t already pruned your bush roses, now is the time. Leave about an inch of last year’s growth to encourage bushiness and lots of flowers.

Shrub roses don’t need such radical treatment but would benefit from losing a third of their old, thick, woody stems.

Ok, we’ve dispensed with the hard work, now it’s time to look ahead.

I have one word for you...Lilies.

I always thought they were tricky to grow, and so they proved, mainly because my garden doubles as a slug sanctuary!

Then I had an epiphany. It dawned on me that if I grew them in pots, slug prevention would be easier, plus I didn’t run the risk of slicing through the fat, scaly bulbs or tender shoots with my hoe while enthusiastically weeding my plot. Even better, it means you can grow them even if you only have a balcony.

There are loads of varieties in the garden centres right now. Three bulbs fit nicely into an 8inch / 20cm pot and five fit into a ten inch / 25cm pot.

I’ve found terracotta pots best because they provide enough weight to prevent these tall plants tipping over.

Lift congested clumps of snowdrops while they still have leaves showing.

Lilies need an open planting mixture which drains well so I use a mixture of potting compost plus a soil-less multi-purpose compost. The bulb tips should be a couple of inches below the compost.

Finally, stay on top of the weeds. If you leave them, weeding quickly becomes an insurmountable chore.

Keep in a sheltered spot and water when the surface of the compost looks dry. Once the buds have formed, feed weekly with dilute tomato food

March: Spring arrives Spring usually arrives by mid-March and the frequent sunny days provide the opportunity for an increasing range of gardening tasks. It’s time to get busy preparing seed beds, sowing seed, cutting back winter shrubs and generally tidying up around the garden.

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Top 10 Garden jobs this month:

1 Protect new spring shoots from slugs 2 Plant shallots, onion sets and early potatoes 3 Plant summer-flowering bulbs 4 Lift and divide overgrown clumps of perennials 5 Top dress containers with fresh compost 6 Mow the lawn on dry days (if needed)

until late summer. When the blooms fade, cut the stems down and place in a sheltered spot.

Each spring, scrape away a couple of inches of compost and add fresh mixture, then repeat the instructions above. Treated like this your lilies will reward you for three or four years before they need re-potting.

There are a plethora of colours and scents available, so there is a lily for everyone. Try them. I guarantee you’ll be as in love with lilies as I am.

By Rachel Leverton

7 Cut back Cornus (dogwood) and Salix (willow) grown for colourful winter stems

8 Weeds come back in to growth - deal with them before they get out of hand

9 Start feeding fish and using the pond fountain; remove pond heaters

10 Open the greenhouse or conservatory doors and vents on warm days

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Put the kettle on for

homeless pets Make helping homeless pets your cup of tea on Friday 13th May 2016 by hosting a Paws For Tea tea party in aid of pet charity Blue Cross.

The leading pet charity, which has a pet rehoming centre in Topcliffe, is asking animal-lovers all over the UK to get involved to help raise money for pets in need.

Whether it’s at home, in the office, at school or college, Paws For Tea tea party means putting the kettle on and having a slice of cake has never been more rewarding.

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Paws For Tea! Actress and Blue Cross Ambassador Pam Ferris, says: “As the proud owner of Stan and Elsie, I know how much love and joy pets bring to our family – I wouldn’t be without them. But not all pets are so lucky and that’s where Blue Cross comes in. We all love a cup of tea and a piece of cake so why

not hold a tea party for family, friends or colleagues and help raise money for this wonderful charity. Just put the kettle on and sign up now.”

Every penny raised will go towards the care of the animals at Blue Cross rehoming centres and animal hospitals. To order for a free Paws For Tea host pack, full of ideas and recipes, visit www. bluecross.org.uk/teaparty or call 0300 790 9903.

Opening Hours

Address

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

Mondays and bank holidays: closed

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

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Dog owners are being reminded that it will soon be compulsory to have their four legged friend microchipped From April 6, any dog that is found not to have been microchipped could see the owner facing a fine of ÂŁ500. Thousands of stray dogs are picked up every year, many of which are not microchipped, making it difficult for them to be reunited with their owners.

The animals are taken to council-appointed kennels with owners charged for accommodation and other costs until they are returned. If unclaimed, the stray is usually rehomed through an animal rescue centre. Microchipping only takes a few minutes and will last forever. A tiny microchip is inserted under the animal’s skin, giving the dog their own unique code. This is registered on a national database and can be used to quickly trace the owners should the dog be lost or stolen.

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Young cyclists alerted to lorry danger North Yorkshire County Council’s road safety team has been working with hauliers to alert children to the dangers of cycling close to large goods vehicles (LGVs).

Cyclists and pedestrians can be at risk if they are in the blind spot for drivers of LGVs or if they get too close to such a vehicle when it is turning left.

With the growing interest in cycling in the wake of the Tour de France Grand Départ in North Yorkshire and the subsequent annual Tour de Yorkshire, more people are riding in traffic, and novice riders may not be aware of the dangers of riding alongside LGVs. The road safety team is advising cyclists never to ride alongside an LGV when approaching a junction, particularly when the lorry is turning left.

They may be in the driver’s blind spot and may not be seen. There is also a risk because of the turning line of the vehicle’s back wheels. The rear wheels follow a sharper turning angle than the cab and can cut in across a junction or pavement where cyclists or pedestrians may be waiting.

This can happen whenever a lorry turns left.

County Councillor Don Mackenzie, Executive Member for Road Safety, said: “Cyclists should stay back behind any large goods vehicle at a junction and allow the vehicle to make the turn before following, and pedestrians should stand well back from the kerb when a LGV is turning.”

The County Council’s road safety team has taken an initiative by haulier Scania and road safety organisation Road Safety Great Britain to take a theory lesson about the dangers into schools and has added a practical session.

The team worked with Scania (Thirsk) and WS Transportation of Dalton to deliver the theory and practical lessons. Thirsk School provided space in its car park to park an articulated goods vehicle. Children from Sowerby and Thirsk All Saints primary schools attended a theory session with a Scania representative before getting first-hand experience of a large goods vehicle by walking around it, sitting in the cab and riding bikes around it while having the dangers explained by Scania, WS Transportation and the road safety team. The children and their teachers were surprised by how many of them could stand beside the lorry and not be seen by the driver.

Spring Cycling Tips At last the evenings are getting lighter, the weather’s getting warmer and more people will be getting back on their bikes.

If you’ve neglected your bike over the winter months, or you’re determined to get back into cycling this year, we can help!

Take it slowly If you’ve been out of the saddle for the winter months, your muscles and cycling skills will be a bit rusty! Wear your most comfortable cycling clothes and start with some short journeys.

Start Cycling to work Did you know that research shows that people who bike to work are more productive, more focussed and even felt that they were more likely to get promoted than their colleagues? They have less sick days and are fitter too.

Joining the commuter ‘A team’ might be easier than you think. If you get a new job this year, you could be entitled to a free bike thanks to our Travel Support Scheme. Plus we can provide support in planning your route to work if you contact us with the details.

If you’re already in a job, your employer may well be part of a Cycle to Work scheme where you can save up to 50% of the cost of a new bike.

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BT plans to abandon landlines by 2025...

The

Yorkshire Sky

Will your business be ready?

Ceres the closest Dwarf Planet to the Sun Ceres is located in the asteroid belt, between the planets of Mars and Jupiter.

It is 950 km diameter and was discovered in 1801 by Giuseppe Piazzi who preferred to call in a planetoid. However; Sir William Herschel referred to Ceres as an asteroid and won the argument of the naming of the asteroid belt. Ceres was upgraded from asteroid to Dwarf Planet alongside Pluto in 2006. The Dawn spacecraft has taken some stunning photographs of Ceres. Prior to reaching Ceres, Dawn visited the asteroid Vesta. The objective of the mission is to help scientists understand the thermal history and the role of water in the evolution of asteroids and possibly establish if meteorites found on Earth come from these bodies.

For detailed information go to: www.caltech.edu/news/caltechresearchers-find-evidence-real-ninthplanet-49523 The Biggest Supernovae Ever?

Astronomers have witnessed a supernova of such power that it shatters the records of all previous supernovae. According to the journal Science the event was: – About 200 times more powerful than a typical supernova.

– More than twice as luminous as the previous record-holding supernova.

– As bright as 570 billion of our suns.

For more information go to: http://earthsky.org/space/recordshattering-super-supernova-asassn15lh?utm

Sky Diary

March 9th Jupiter is visible all night

The Dwarf Planet Ceres (Courtesy of NASA)

Astro News

New Planet Discovered – The major-

ity of our readers will be aware of the theoretical discovery of a 9th planet in our Solar System, but bear in mind that the planet referred to as Planet 9 has yet to be located. It is believed to be 10 times the mass of Earth and at a distance between 215 and 1,075 Astronomical Units from the Sun (remember 1AU is the distance between the Earth and the Sun). To give one an idea of the scale of our Solar System, Pluto is 40AU from the Sun. The new planet would take between 10,000 and 20,000 years to orbit the Sun. It is estimated that it may be as long as 7 years before the theoretical discovery is confirmed.

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The digital revolution will continue apace over the next decade, with BT looking to retire the traditional telephone network in favour of upgrading all customers to Internet-based voice calling. The move is unlikely to cause problems for the majority of domestic customers, as the current broadband infrastructure can be used to deliver Internet calls, but thousands of UK businesses need to prepare for the termination of ISDN lines.

– this is the best opportunity to observe the planet this year. Jupiter will be almost due south at Midnight.

On this day there will also be a Solar Eclipse in Indonesia and the Pacific Ocean.

March 20th 04.30 hours Spring Equinox, this is when the Sun crosses the Equator on its journey north.

March 21st Jupiter can be seen close to the waxing gibbous Moon all evening.

March 27th British Summer Time begins (clocks go forward 1 hour) March 29th At around 06.00 hours look due South to see Saturn, the Moon and Mars close together.

April 8th Mercury can be seen close to a New Moon in the west at 20.38hours.

April 15th – 30th at around 21.00 hours Mercury can be seen in the North West. Mercury is most difficult of the inner planets to observe.

April 25th Once more Saturn, Mars and a waning gibbous Moon can be observed in the south, but you are going to have to be up early at around 04.00 hours.

April 22nd / 23rd Lyrids meteor shower peak John Harris

ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) has been the standard platform for digital communications for almost 30 years, but BT argues that moving away from this legacy framework will allow for greater investment in superfast internet and higher quality services. Ofcom is yet to greenlight the proposals, but the regulator is expected to agree with industry recommendations.

SIP Trunking is a great alternative to ISDN, offering a range of business benefits and associated cost savings. Adoption of SIP (Session Internet Protocol) has been slower in the UK than in some European countries, but local firms have been urged to start thinking about the future.

Some business owners may be concerned about the potential cost of overhauling their telecomms system, but most SIP Trunk solutions are compatible with existing PBX (Private Branch Exchange) hardware.

Moreover, leasing SIP trunks is considerably cheaper than ISDN line rental, with free internal calls and call-forwarding. Additionally, many SIP providers also offer free calls to UK landlines and mobiles.

Multi-site companies can centralise all communications, removing the need for individual PBX’s at each office, but the real beauty of SIP lies in its scalability; lines can be added or removed instantaneously, efficiently adapting to business needs, and numbers can be kept when moving premises. Remote working is also aided as mobile phones can connect to the network, ensuring that staff remain contactable on their office number.

SIP also allows for non-geographic dialling codes, giving local businesses more of a nationwide presence. Alternatively, companies based in Gloucestershire could choose to run London, Manchester or Bristol numbers, all routed to the same location.

While 2025 may sound a long way off, the reality is that the mass-migration from ISDN needs to start soon. To learn more, please download our Moving from ISDN to SIP whitepaper, outlining everything you need to know. ...........................................................................................

Patrick Lincoln is MD of Solution IP, the experts in business telephony. You can follow @SolutionIP on Twitter and connect with them on LinkedIn.

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FLARE PATH

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The Original Theatre Company & Birdsong Productions Ltd presents: Terence Rattingan’s Flare Path An epic wartime romance based on Terence Rattigan’s experiences as a tail gunner during World War II, Flare Path paints an evocative portrait of life in wartime Britain for the RAF bomber crews and their wives and sweethearts, who were left awaiting their return. Set in 1942 against a backdrop of heartache and quiet bravery, Flare Path tells the story of former actress Patricia, the wife of RAF pilot Teddy, as their marriage is tested to the limits by the surprise arrival of Patricia’s ex-lover and Hollywood idol Peter Kyle. An unexpected and dangerous mission over Germany puts Patricia at the centre of an emotional conflict as unpredictable as the war in the skies. Combining highly charged drama with a truly authentic taste of the fear, camaraderie and passion experienced by the men and women who fought to save their country, their families and each other.

With heart-tugging, human emotion, Flare Path opens an unforgettable window into a pivotal moment in our history.

This major revival comes from the producers behind the hit touring production of Birdsong

and stars Graham Seed as Swanson (The Archers and Yes, Prime Minister) and Charlie G Hawkins as Percy (EastEnders and Birdsong).

Recommended age 12+

Flare Path is at Darlington Civic Theatre from Tuesday 12 to Saturday 16 April 2016. Tickets are available from the Box Office on 01325 486555 or online at www. darlingtoncivic.co.uk

To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets for Tuesday 12th April at 7.30pm, simply answer this question correctly and send together with your name, address and telephone number to: Flare Path, Northallerton In Focus Competition, Marketing Dept., Civic Theatre, Parkgate, Darlington DL1 1RR. Entries must be received by Tuesday 5 April, the winner will be contacted by phone.

Question: Who wrote Flare Path?

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