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Thirsk Clock Update

What’s on at Rural Arts this Summer?

Showcasing several new businesses & services D-Day for Husthwaite Village Hall Easingwold Players Update

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Yorkshire Welcome 2013 Event Out & About this Summer Easingwold Lions Summer Fair Summer 2013 @ The Galtres Centre Flowers for a beautiful garden Advertiser Index

Welcome to the Summer issue of Thirsk & Easingwold InFocus. In this issue we look at some of the fantastic events that are taking place this Summer across our area, including: Yorkshire Welcome (p15), the Easingwold Summer Fair (p18), the fabulous productions at The Galtres Centre (p20) as well as our regular events section (p16 - 17). t: 01609 777401 We also have updates from Thirsk Clock (p8), Rural Arts www.jkanorth.com (p8) and the Blue Cross (p24).

Best wishes,

Christine Campbell | Editor

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Budget 2013 Last month the Chancellor presented what was predicted to be a “bleak” budget. In the end he made the best of a difficult situation and is trying to bring about some growth, which is continuing to be elusive for the Government. Here are some of the key areas.

Businesses There was much to applaud in the Chancellor’s announcements and the main item was the reduction of Corporation Tax to 20% even though it will not apply until 2015.

This will certainly remove an area of complexity for companies.

The annual investment allowance and capital allowances for business had already been increased to

£250,000 on 1st January. Whilst this is very welcome for large business, three substantial changes to the rate in a year have made capital expenditure planning for capital expenditure difficult.

Personal Taxation For a while the Government has had the aim of increasing the personal allowance to £10,000 before the end of the current Parliament. It has now enacted this a year sooner than expected and it will be introduced in the next tax year 2014/15. This is a considerable increase on the £6,475 allowance when the coalition government came in. There have been no changes to income tax rates although the bands have been moved to offset the benefit of the increase in personal allowances for the better off.

There is also going to be a new benefit of £1,200 towards childcare vouchers. Although the help with childcare cost is very welcome there are concerns about the somewhat

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Peter Tarren For business planning and tax advice call Peter on: 01609 779400 or email him at: p.tarren@euraaudituk.com or drop in at: 87 South Parade Northallerton DL7 8SJ

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House Buyers There is also going to be a new help to buy scheme. This is a reminder of Mrs Thatcher’s right to buy scheme which she introduced for council house tenants. The new scheme

will offer mortgage guarantees to prospective house buyers and the government feels that this will be beneficial. There are concerns about this from an economy point of view: will this simply inflate the housing market? And one will have to wait and see what the expected losses to the Government are from this scheme.

Tax Avoidance Tax avoidance remains a key issue for the Government and various measures are anticipated of bringing more than a billion pounds per year once they are fully operational from next year. Everyone wants to see all businesses paying their fair share of profit and hopefully these changes will bring this about.

The Chancellor said he wanted to create an “aspiration nation” and he has made a bold attempt to do so.

With the 1p drop in the cost of a pint of beer there will be many raising their glasses to his potential success!

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Update

Thirsk Clock Questionnaire Report THE AVERAGE YOUNG PERSON This year Thirsk Clock has surveyed 178 young people to find out what life is like for people in Thirsk, what they think of our services and what they want us to improve on in the future. This year’s survey included a higher proportion of young people who don’t regularly use the Clock, but are at Thirsk School, and have our services available but do not use them. This meant we had an insight into the experiences of young people that we may not come into contact with, and also saw what they thought of our services from the outside.

The average young person is at college; they live with their parents

and have recently taken their GCSEs. His or her parents work full time and may be graduates, they are likely to still be together and live in a mortgaged house.

It is unlikely he or she has been in trouble with the police but if so it is relatively minor, and it is extremely unlikely they been to prison, but it is more likely they know someone, likely a friend, who has been to prison.

They find Thirsk Clock very welcoming, if they aren’t a regular user they aren’t usually aware of the activity programs we run. If they use Thirsk Clock they think Thirsk would be boring without us, and mostly they say they would have nowhere to go for help.

A user of the Clock would miss( according to written answers on the database) things like “the help I get at school”, “being in a safe environment”, “being able to go somewhere when it’s cold” and “support, advice, transport and food”. Most of all the young people who answered say they’d miss the

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staff. The average young person is likely to feel stressed especially about issues at school, but also about home life and about any work they are doing.

The average young person thinks that it is important we hold activities, and that we open socially on the evening. They think we should provide an outreach programme, but they are unsure about Thirsk Clock hosting weekend activities.

Mostly they want football activities, paintballing and trips out.

The average young person is very likely to drink alcohol and drink a variety of different drinks. Spirits are most common, followed by Cider and Beer. Only a minority said they drank Alco pops. Most young people claim to only drink between 1 and 5 units per week, as the majority of young people claim to drink less than once a week with many saying only at parties. The average young person is not concerned with the health risks associated with alcohol, largely because they believe they do not drink enough to cause problems.

The average young person is likely to have taken illegal drugs, if they did it is highly likely they have taken cannabis, and much less likely to have taken harder drugs.

Most young people are concerned with the health risks of drugs.

The average young person wants to move out of Thirsk, live in a big house with their partner. They are very unsure about what they want to do in Thirsk. They might want to move to a big city like London, rather than move to a similar area.

They are very unlikely to have a defined career they want to work towards but they want to own property and very often move a substantial distance. A few want to move outside the UK to places such as New York. Some want to have families; others still want to be with their friends.

What’s on at Rural Arts this Summer?

The Courthouse – Coming up this summer – something for everyone!

Our new Summer 2013 brochure is out now and we have a whole host of fantastic workshops, performances and exhibitions coming up at The Courthouse.

Our creative workshops are designed to give you the chance to try your hand at a new craft or skill and you’ll have a finished piece to take home with you by the end of the session.

They are suitable for all abilities and are fun, friendly sessions to give you an opportunity to be creative and develop existing skills or surprise yourself with talents you didn’t know you had!

Workshops….our Summer workshops include: Wirework with artist Helaina Sharpley (Sat 22nd June), Make a Set of Lantern Lights with artist Joanna Coupland (Sat 29th June), Lampshade Workshop with artist Jorja Wilkinson – design your fabric and then make up a lampshade (Sat 6th July), Felt Flowers, Brooches and Jewellery workshop with artist Sheila Smith (Sat 17th Aug).

They are all 1-day workshops (10am – 4pm) and cost £50 including all materials. To book a place or find out more t: 01845 526536 or visit: www. ruralarts.org/shop Exhibitions…we are delighted to have Harrogate College Mixed Media student exhibition as part of North Yorkshire Open Studios (from 8th – 16th June). The exhibition will include work from a selected group of Art and Design and Fashion and Photography students.

From 20th July – 27th August we have our Summer exhibition showing a range of summer inspired textiles, ceramics, glass and jewellery.

Our very popular annual Flux Exhibition (20th July – 27th August) will be showing hand thrown vessels, kiln formed glass, resin sculpture, jewellery and prints etc. Flux is an established group of artists and makers based in Yorkshire.

As part of the Flux Exhibition we are hosting a ‘Pot Sale’ on Saturday 20th July – you can buy a specially created handmade planter full of summer plants to enhance your garden. All proceeds from the Pot Sale will go to our Saturday Art Club for children and young people.

The Courthouse gallery is open Monday – Saturday 10am – 4.30pm.

In addition to our traditional artsandcrafts workshops, we are running a series of workshops devoted to unlocking the creative potential of the iPad. Each workshop looks at a different discipline, including Visual Arts (17th July), Textiles (30th July), Film and Animation (13th August) and Music Composition (3rd September), giving you the chance to get hands on with a wide variety of creative apps with iPad expert Claire Ford on hand to demonstrate how best to use them. These are evening sessions and cost between £15 for a 2-hour session and £20 for 3 hours.

If you’re a complete newcomer to the world of iPads and just want to get to grips with the basics, Claire Ford also runs an iPad for Beginners workshop w h i c h covers everything you need to know to get your iPad up and running.We’ve already sold out three of these sessions so far this year, and our next one is scheduled for 6:30-9:30pm on 6th August, so book early to avoid disappointment!

For music lovers we have a real summer treat – Mambo Jambo will be performing at The Courthouse on Friday 21st June mixing sounds and styles from around the world featuring music from Cuba, New Orleans as well as bluegrass, boogie and their own compositions.

For all performances doors will open 7.30pm and tickets cost £10 or £17 with a pre-show platter (booking essential).

To book t: 01845 526536 or visit: www. ruralarts.org Why not put the “art” into “party” with our art activity birthday parties or come along to our summer holiday activities every Tuesday and Thursday from 30th July – 29th August (10am – 12.30pm and 1pm – 3pm) – advance booking required. www.ruralarts.org | 01845 526536

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Fed up with soaring energy bills?

Now is the time to consider Renewable Energy With the recent hike in energy prices and the prospect of further above inflation rises on the horizon there has never a better time for householders and businesses to investigate their renewable energy options.

The Government’s Feed-in-Tariff incentive scheme for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels is still available and reductions in the cost of panels mean that Solar PV remains an attractive investment that can pay for itself in 7 to 10 years. This equates to a rate of return of up to 12%, a return which is index-linked, tax free and guaranteed for 20 years. Viable PV systems are possible with any area of roof over 16m2, and more than one roof aspect can be accommodated in one system. Although a south facing pitched roof will maximise electricity production, good returns can also be achieved with other aspects from east through south to west, and angled supports are available for flat roof installations.

For those reliant on the conventional fossil fuels natural gas, oil or LPG, the winter months will have highlighted the growing costs of heating. Alternative renewable heat technologies such as Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps and Biomass Boilers provide immediate savings and an ecological sound investment.

Renewable Heat Premium Payments ranging from £850 to £1250 are still available for domestic installations and Renewable Heat Incentive Payments1 increase returns and shorten payback periods.

EnergyMyWay have been providing customers with independent renewable energy advice and performing installations since 2008. In our ongoing customer satisfaction survey, 99.7% of our customers said they would recommend EnergyMyWay to their friends, colleagues and family. We offer no obligation, free consultations on the full range of renewable technologies. So if you want to save money on utility bills and reduce your carbon footprint, contact Brandon Clark, your local EnergyMyWay consultant in Easingwold on 01347 824 883 to arrange a free survey.

1. The Renewable Heat Incentive is already available for commercial applications and currently scheduled to be introduced in the Spring of 2014 for domestic installations.

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New Products @ The Pantry Since opening in March, The Pantry (17 – 19 Millgate) has enjoyed fantastic local support and has already expanded the range of products available.

Owner Clare tells us more, “The opening was fantastic, even though we put in so much hard work to get the shop ready, it was brilliant to see the dream finally being realised and to see local people browsing everything we have to offer. We have been overwhelmed with the custom since opening and I have had to expand our ranges of several

items to cope with the demand.

I’m particularly pleased with how people have responded to the local meats and cheeses we stock in our “Fresh” area.”

Clare has been busy making cakes for weddings, birthdays and other functions too as The Pantry goes from strength to strength.

If you are not sure what they stock…call in and see for yourself!

The Pantry 17 – 19 Millgate, Thirsk Tel: 01845 522423

Professional Clothing Alterations Having recently opened on Zetland Street, Northallerton, City Tailors is committed to offering customers a personal and professional clothing alteration service.

Covering all kinds of tailoring, City Tailors is a family run company that will ensure your clothes are expertly tailored to provide a perfect fix.

The company provide both a same day service and an 1 hour service (Dependant on tailoring required) Alterations include: • Trousers (Shortening, new zips,

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tapering etc) • Dress shortening • Handbag strap fixing • Jackets and coats tailored • Curtain shortening • Leather Alterations • And much more Please call in for a custom quote or call: 01609 771800.

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Stunning new Signature range at Holme Design Holme Design is delighted to announce they have on display a new range of kitchens in their beautiful showroom based in Bedale.

Working in partnership with Symphony Kitchens, Holme Design has been selected to showcase this exclusive premium range, with five new displays now installed.

The collection consists of the finest quality kitchens designed to let you really express yourself.

Under the brand Signature, they range from the classic or cuttingedge to traditional or minimal, high gloss through to handpainted, the choice is yours!

To find a kitchen designed around your needs with something no one else has, you need to find a kitchen design studio that sets itself apart. At Holme Design with the choice on offer and the special attention to detail you will receive from husband and wife team Haydn and Mel, you won’t be disappointed.

Recognised by both clients past & present and those in the kitchen industry, Holme Design has a showroom more in keeping with a large city than would be expected in a beautiful market town.

If further evidence is needed that Holme Design is really making people sit up and take notice, you can be find it in the pages of several national magazines, where the company’s kitchen and bathroom designs have recently featured.

With their commitment to providing clients with the very best products and services, and their determination to keep pace with an ever-changing and developing design world, Haydn and Mel can look forward to continuing success.

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D DAY FOR HUSTHWAITE VILLAGE HALL Demolition has started!

After three years of dedicated work from members of the village hall committee, a Big Lottery Fund grant of £470,154 has been secured to replace Husthwaite Village Hall, with a dynamic new building. On April 15th our appointed builders Tom Willoughby Building Contractors and Construction, commenced demolition and ground preparation ready for an environmentally friendly, sustainable all inclusive building designed by Native Chartered Architects, that will enhance a village in an

of personalised engraved brick pavers to be incorporated in the hard core.

John Ovenston, Committee Volunteer said ‘’It will be sad to see the old place go, but with such generous funding for a new hall we can at last improve our existing programmes and go forward with exciting plans for various training courses, job seekers support, health and exercise classes, clinics, markets and clubs for the young and not so young to name but a few. Not to mention the support we can give to our small local businesses. ‘’

News from the

EASINGWOLD PLAYERS Our next production is “Honk” directed by Abbi Wright.

A show for all the family!

HONK! is a Stiles and Drewe musical that tells the story of the Ugly Duckling. Not just for the kids, the script is witty, the characters are fantastic and the show will appeal to people aged 5 to 105!

The cast will feature adults and young people taking roles such as Ida The Mother Duck, The Evil Cat, Greylag the RAF inspired Goose, The friendly Bullfrog and Beautiful swan Penny. All characters that Ugly the Duckling meets on his travels when he escapes from a Yorkshire farmyard.

The music ranges from big show numbers with dancing and chorus, to touching solos and duets. The show will run at The Galtres Centre from Tuesday 19 Nov – Sat 23 Nov, 7.30pm with a Saturday matinee. Tickets £10 adults, £5 children under 16.

Theatre Trips Through the good offices of our former Chairman and Honorary Treasurer, Ian Hall, we run regular theatre trips to venues in northern England and also organise coach transport. You can book places at the Box Office in the Galtres centre and if you would like to be included on the mailing list please contact Ian at: lizian@applegarth17.fsnet.co.uk.

area of outstanding natural beauty and the emphasis is definitely on eco sustainability!

Additional funding has been provided by North York Moors Coast and Hills LEADER Programme with supporting grants from AONB Sustainable Development Fund, Garfield Weston Foundation, Bernard Sunley Foundation and Orchards of Husthwaite, plus numerous village fundraising events.

In 1920 it cost the villagers of Husthwaite £100.00 to buy the original building from Ripon Army Barracks. The ex-military wooden barracks shed arrived by horse and cart and was reconstructed as the village hall, which has seen a whole host of events over the last nine decades from Home Guard training, to its current, regular schedule of activities and entertainment, including Scottish dancing, music and theatrical performances and the base for several local clubs.

The hall has had little investment or improvement over the years and a new hall will allow it to continue serving the community in a more sustainable and ecologically sound way, as the building will use renewable energy from air source heating and natural insulation materials to rainwater recovery, providing toilet cistern and soft landscape water needs, topping it off with sustainable hard core landscaping materials and a part ‘living roof’ enhancing the external appearance. Not forgetting the village ‘Pathway to Success’ fundraising initiative

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‘’The hall has been the home of social events in the village since 1920’’ said Angela Ovenston of the History Society. ‘’It will make a huge difference just to have somewhere warm and dry to maintain and sustain the focus of village life for generations to come,’’ For further information of events, dates, fundraising activities and the venues while the hall is out of service, please go to the village website www.husthwaitevillage.com. Look out for more details later in the year of our Grand Opening Celebrations, with displays depicting the history of our old hall and how our new phoenix ‘rose from the ashes’, well dust at least.

Contact details: Debbie Lewis-Green Fundraiser HVHC: 01347 868234 thegreenzoo@btinternet.com

Forthcoming theatre trips are as follows: • 25th July – Michael Frayn’s hilarious comedy “Noises Off” at Leeds Grand Theatre. Stalls and dress circle £23.50 (normal price £28.50). Coach leaves Easingwold Market Square at 5.30pm – £9.

• 1st August – “Midnight Tango” at Leeds Grand Theatre (fully booked) • 3rd October – “West Side Story” at the Sunderland Empire • 8th May 2014 - ”War Horse” at the Sunderland Empire

Club Nights • Monday 8th July – general Children’s Theatre Workshop led by Abbi Wright and De Madgwick in the Galtres Entertainment Centre at 6.30pm.

• Monday 15th July – Children’s Theatre Workshop and auditions for “Honk” young people’s ensemble and chorus led by Abbi Wright and De Madgwick in the Galtres Entertainment Centre at 6.30pm.

• Tuesday 16th July – “Honk” read through for adults and juniors led by Abbi Wright in the Galtres Lounge Bar at 6.30pm.

• Wednesday 17th July - Speaking and singing auditions for “Honk” for both adults and young people in the GEC at 7.30pm.

Will Mowatt Chairman HVHC :01347 868196 w_mowatt@yahoo.co.uk Find links to facebook and twitter at: www.husthwaitevillage.com The Easingwold Players have produced many plays over the years. Image above shows their production of Wainting in the Wngs from 2011

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The 27th and 28th of July 2013 is the “Yorkshire Welcome Showcase” weekend.

The Showcase is all about celebrating everything that is great about Yorkshire, the food, the drink, the people and the businesses. The picturesque country town of Thirsk (the gateway to the Yorkshire moors) is the ideal location for this event, which will be centred in the traditional Market Place, giving it a rural yet welcoming feeling that Yorkshire is so good at giving.

Following on from last year’s successful event, this, the 2nd year of the event and is again aimed at the promotion of Yorkshire businesses, produce, crafts and skills, people and stunning countryside.

The Market Place will be full of colourful mini marquees selling different types of products from breads, cakes and sweets to hot food, chutneys and jams. Local drinks manufacturers will have samples for you to try and buy. There will also be crafts items and natural beauty products made locally from local ingredients.

During the 2 day event, the outdoor cookery theatre allows both celebrity and local chefs to display their skills. We already have TV celebrity chef Steph Moon, local chef Matt Layte and butcher Andrew Trueman, who will display his butchery skills. There will also be many other chefs giving demonstrations, tips, answering questions and showing how easy cooking can be. They will be giving inspiration to get people cooking and using fresh Yorkshire Produce.

This will be exciting event with something for everyone.

Admission is once again free so please bring your family and friends.

The event has the support of “Welcome to Yorkshire”,” Deliciously Yorkshire” and “the Herriot Country Tourism Group” Please visit our website for further information www.yorkshirewelcome.co.uk or have a look at our Facebook page.

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Out & About 15th June

• Sowerby Music Concert St Oswald’s Church Sowerby: 7.30pm ‘The Lyrical Violin’ Adam & Catherine Summerhayes: violin & piano.

We are assured of stunning playing from this husband and wife team.

Tickets: £11 (£12 on the door) Tel: 01845 518001 tickets: White Rose Books, mail or online email: tickets@sowerbymusic.org.uk | www.sowerbymusic.org.uk ......................................................................................................................

16th June

• North Yorkshire County Show Otterington Hall: from 8am There will be Bungee Trampolines, Traction Engines, Classic Cars & Motorcycles, Cattle, Sheep and Poultry, Rabbits and Ferrets, Children’s Inflatable’s, Country Pursuits, Carriage Driving, Horticulture and Produce, Arts, Crafts, Photography, and the Yorkshire Country Women’s Association & Children’s Classes. Show Jumping will be going on all day in the Show Jumping Ring. This is on the main show field and there are numerous horse classes and events on the Light Horse throughout the day on the Light Horse Field. Also at the show will be the Yorkshire Food Marquee, Craft Marquee, a wide variety of Trade Stands, and on-site Catering including Ice Cream, and a Real Ale Bar. www.northyorkshireshow.co.uk ......................................................................................................................

18th June

• Champagne Tuesday Thirsk Racecourse: FIRST RACE: 2.20 LAST RACE: 5.50 For those not planning to be at the first day of Royal Ascot this year, come to Thirsk Races and enjoy all the action from the Royal meeting alongside Thirsk’s own. Remember ladies, make sure you come racing with your finest hats and fascinators on, as you could win a bespoke headpiece, designed just for you and styled to compliment your chosen outfit by milliner Jenny Roberts from Adorn Hats, Harrogate, in our Best Royal Ascot Hat competition. www.thirskracecourse.net ......................................................................................................................

20th - 23rd June • Willowman Festival

Hillside Rural Activites Park, Knayton A heady brew of Yorkshire Shenanigans awaits those who head to the Willowman.

Lovingly crafted, four days of fun and frivolity provide the ultimate summer staycation adventure. Real Ale and quality food will provide that all important party energy to allow you to try out your most cunning dance moves. A family friendly, relaxed atmosphere amidst beautiful rolling Yorkshire countryside. Full details: www.willowmanfestival.co.uk ......................................................................................................................

22nd June

A Summer Concert by Newton on Ouse Village Singers All Saints Church, newton: 7.30pm Newton Singers will be giving a Summer Concert on Sat.22nd June in All Saints Church, Newton at 7.30.p.m. ......................................................................................................................

Northallerton Carnival 2013 Sunday July 14th

High Street, Northallerton from 12 noon A fun-filled line-up of dancers, musicians & comedians

• Children’s Fairground Rides • Jazz in the Afternoon • High Street Relays

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23rd June

• Huby Village Feast Sports Field, Robin Lane Huby: 11 - 4pm Free Admission - so you have no excuse at all to come along! Come rain or come shine - you’ll have a fab time! Find yourself a day of fun with: Local Produce, Stalls from Hovingham Village Market, Gifts, Traditional Fairground Fun Fair, Games, Village Crafts, Stalls (loads of them!), Dog Shows, Face Painting (for children of course!) and much much more! More details: www. hubyvillage.org.uk ......................................................................................................................

4th July

• A Garden Through the Seasons Littlethorpe Manor, Ripon – 10am Enjoy an exclusive day at Littlethorpe Manor. Tickets £40 (limited numbers) including refreshments, lunch, lecture and guided tour. For more information visit: www.littlethorpemanor.com or email: thackray@littlethorpemanor.com ......................................................................................................................

7th July

• Helpery & Brafferton Open Gardens & Street Fair Helperby & Brafferton: 12 - 5pm A traditional village street fair with several types of music, Morris dancers, stalls selling a wide range of items, activities for children and the opportunity to visit beautiful private gardens in the adjacent villages of Helperby and Brafferton which are normally hidden from view. Refreshments - Delicious Homemade Lunches and Teas, Street Café, Strawberries & Cream, Barbecue, Ice Creams and Beer Tent. There will be Street Entertainers, Bouncy Castle, Bungee Trampolines, Choir, Dog Show, Brass Band & other music, Art Exhibition & Photography. St Peter’s Church will offer various types of music all afternoon and a floral decoration display. Children’s miniature garden competition. Stalls - Books, Plants, Jewellery, Gifts, Cakes, Tombola, Cards, Raffle, local produce...and lots more!

Adults £3.00, Concessions £2.00, Children 12 & under Free - Residents £2.00 Free parking - Disabled Access ......................................................................................................................

10th July

• Easingwold Cinema presents - Les Misérables Galtres Centre: 2pm and 7.30pm Golden Globe Winner, the film is the motion picture adaptation of the global stage sensation now in its 27th year. Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells the enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption. A cinematic musical experience of a life time! Adults: £5.00. 16 and under £3.00. Tel. 01347 822472 ......................................................................................................................

17th July - 21st August • Ripon Summer Yoga 2013

Ripon Leisure Centre (Wednesdays only) 7.45 – 9.15pm Drop in sessions for all abilities from 16 years old. £6 per session – no booking required.

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

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

Please contact event organisers directly. All events correct at time of going to press.

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Easingwold Lions

Summer Fair 29th June 2013

The Easingwold Fun Day is on June 29th and promises to be the best ever! Held in the historic Easingwold Market Square surrounded by lovely Georgian buildings, the event is definitely not to be missed if you are anywhere in the area!

First event of the day are the Easingwold Fun Runs, organised by and in aid of our local Scouts, they traditionally attract a large number of younsters and adults alike. With distances of 1.5 miles, 3 miles and a 6 mile quarter marathon, there is something for everyone. Go on, have a go! Entries are available on the day at the Easingwold Scout hut up to 12:00. Races start at 1:00pm and all start and finish in the Market square - and everyone receives a here’s welcome! Visit our website for

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the application forms and further information: www.easingwold.org/galtresrun Folowing the races, there will be a large number of events organised by the Easingwold Lions in the market square including dancers, tombola, raffles, stalls selling everything you could imagine and more, rides for children, Punch and Judy etc. food and crafts etc. All the things that make up a traditional Town Fair in fact!

All in all, the very best day in Easingwold’s calender. Do not miss it whatever you do! For more information, please contact our Tourist Information Office or www.easingwol-lions.org

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Tax Year Financial Planning The tax year begins on the 6th of April and since then many of the tax allowances have changed. To help with tax planning for the year ahead it is worth knowing the allowances which are available.

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 2013/14 is £11,520.

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. Up to 50% of the allowance can be invested in a Cash ISA and the balance can be invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA. The investment in a Stocks and Shares ISA should be in line with the risk you are prepared to take.

The allowance for Junior ISAs (for under 18s) is £3,720.

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 £50,000. Note that this will be reducing to £40,000 from the 2014/5 tax year. It is possible to carry forward any unused allowance from the preceding 3 tax years and add this to the annual allowance.

There is a quirk of the tax system that means that if you are earning between £100,000 and £118,880 you lose your personal allowance (currently £9,440) at the rate of £1 for every £2 above £100,000 until you have completely lost it at £118,880. The result of this is that for earnings between these amounts the effective rate of tax relief on pension contributions is 60%.

Pension – Lifetime Allowance The lifetime allowance (effectively this relates to the value of your pension benefits) was reduced to £1.5 million from 6th April 2012 and is set to be reduced again to £1.25

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million from 6th April 2014. The value of any pension benefits above the lifetime allowance is subject to a tax charge of 55%.

If you think you will be near this limit, it will be possible to seek Fixed Protection which keeps the limit of £1.5 million beyond 2014 but essentially means that further contributions are not allowed.

Capital Gains Tax The annual Capital Gains Tax (CGT) allowance is £10,900. This means that you are able to make an investment gain of up to £10,900 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 £21,800.

Inheritance Tax Inheritance tax is payable on the death of an individual and is payable on the value of the estate. The nil rate band is currently £325,000 and it is only the value of the estate above this amount that is liable to inheritance tax. In addition the inheritance tax allowance is transferable between spouses. This means that a couple has an effective nil rate band of £650,000.

The government has announced that the nil rate band will be frozen at this level until 2019 which means that the limit is reducing in real terms.

Personal Allowance It’s important to make sure that you are using your personal allowance where possible. Currently the personal allowance is £9,440 with an additional age related allowance for those born before 6/4/1948. If for example, one member of a couple is currently paying income tax and the other is not; it can make sense to transfer any income producing assets to the non-tax payer to make use of their personal allowance.

Please contact me by e-mail or give me a call if you want to discuss any aspects of your financial planning.

Summer 2013 @ The Galtres Centre

theatre / opera / music Saturday 22nd June: 8.00 pm Roxy Magic

Roxy Magic are the UK’s best and longest-running tribute to Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry. They recreate, entirely live, material which spans four decades; from futurist/nostalgic art rock, through classic standards to sophisticated adult-oriented rock. Very high quality musicianship and a wonderful Bryan Ferry look and sound-alike, in the person of singer Kevin Hackett, combine to do just that. Tickets £15 ...................................................................................................................................................................

Monday 24th June: 7.15 pm Royal Opera House Live Opera: Gloriana

Live opera via satellite. Benjamin Britten’s portrait of the public and private faces of Elizabeth 1 is a brilliant depiction of the Tudor court and the tensions between affairs of state and affairs of the heart. This staging of Gloriana marks three major anniversaries; 60 years since the Queen’s coronation, 60 years since the opera’s premiere at the Royal Opera House and the centenary of Benjamin Britten’s birth. Adults £15. 16 & under £13 ...................................................................................................................................................................

Friday 5th July: Classic Clapton Doors open :7.30pm - Band starts at 8.00pm The World’s No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band, featuring front man Mike Hall who not only looks like Eric, he sings and plays guitar like him too! CLASSIC CLAPTON comprises 4 excellent musicians who stunningly recreate Slowhand’s electrifying stage performances.

The whole of EC’s illustrious career is covered . The show is a 2-hour journey through the music of Eric Clapton including all of his hits. NEARLY 2 HOURS OF CLASSIC CLAPTON - Tickets priced £15 are available from the box office – Tel: 01347 822472. Hurry - because these will go quick!

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for a beautiful g The foremost thing is to decide on what type of flowers do you want to grow in your flower garden.

Different flower plants require different soil condition for proper growth.

Hence, selection of flower plants should be initially decided. Also, it is important to select the plants that show similar characteristics. For example, you can select the flower plants that have same water and food requirements.

If you select the plants with different water requirements and plant them nearer to each other, either of the plants will not undergo proper growth.

Hence, your flower gardening will mostly depend on the type of plants you select for growing. Select the plants with different colored flowers. This will make your flower garden look beautiful and attractive.

Flower Plants for your Flower Garden Growing bulb flowers is commonly seen in the flower garden in most places.

Bulbs are the first flowers to bloom in spring season. The most popular flower bulbs for the spring season are tulips and daffodils.

The bulbs can also be grown during summer. The popular bulb flower for growing in summer is Asian lily. It looks outstanding when it is planted in combination with roses. Daisies are also good choice for growing in summer.

There are varieties of daily flowers. They all look awesome with roses. The popular daily flowers for summer are Gerbera daisy and Shasta daisy. Blue flowers are also popular and widely observed in many flower gardens. They look fabulous with pink flowers and white iceberg roses.

The popular garden lilies are stately Asian lilies. They have stunning look and also they are fragrant. The stargazer and casa Blanca lily are some other famous types of lilies for planting in the garden.

The annual flowers add an extra splash of color to your flower-pot or your flower bed. There are varieties of annual bloomers that put on a great summer show of colors. The Petunias and zinnias are also good options for planting in your flower gardens. The black-eyed Susan, delphiniums, foxgloves, lilies, irises, daisies and all kind of roses and add glitter to your garden.

While selecting the plants for your garden make sure that you select the late summer plants like yarrow, asters, hollyhocks and chrysanthemums. You can grow the full palette of perennial flowers. This is the best way to enjoy different flower blooms in your garden.

Flower gardening is not an easy task but it can be made easy by following the proper gardening tips. When you are selecting the flower plants for your garden, make sure that these plants suit your areas climatic condition and your soil pH.

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WALKING FOR HEALTH Meet at 10.15am for Walks to start at 10.30 am.

30 minute Beginner Walk run once a month in Thirsk & Northallerton.

Pick up a leaflet at GP Surgeries, Tourist Points, Libraries, Hambleton Council offices or call 01609 771624 for more information. All walks are: 30 mins – 1 hr - suitable for beginners / new walkers Email: strollers@ageuknorthyorkshire.org.uk

June 2013 Tuesday 11th: Easingwold Galtres Centre Tuesday 11th: Hutton Rudby Village Hall Wednesday 12th: Stokesley Health Centre Thursday 13th: Thirsk Swimming Pool Friday 14th: Northallerton Tourist Information Point Tuesday 18th: Northallerton Mowbray House Surgery Tuesday 18th: Easingwold Galtres Centre Thursday 20th: Bedale Leisure Centre Friday 22nd: Northallerton Hambleton Leisure Centre Tuesday 25th: Northallerton Mayford House Surgery Wednesday 26th: Thirsk Tourist Information Centre

JULY 2013 Monday 1: Great Ayton Library Tuesday 2: Northallerton Mowbray House Surgery Tuesday 2: Easingwold Galtres Centre Thursday 4: Bedale Leisure Centre Tuesday 9: Swainby Village Hall Tuesday 9: Northallerton Mayford House Surgery Wednesday 10: Stokesley Health Centre Thursday 11: Thirsk Swimming Pool Friday 12: Northallerton Hambleton Leisure Centre Monday 15: Great Ayton Library Tuesday 16: Northallerton Mowbray House Surgery Tuesday 16: Easingwold Galtres Centre Wednesday 17: Stokesley Public Car Park Co-op Thursday 18: Bedale Leisure Centre Tuesday 23: Northallerton Mayford House Surgery Wednesday 24: Thirsk Tourist Information Point Friday 26: Northallerton Tourist Information Point Tuesday 30: Northallerton Mowbray House Surgery Tuesday 30: Easingwold Galtres Centre

Blue Cross

Update

Celebrate the Summer by helping pets in need Join Blue Cross for their annual open day and fun dog show fundraiser on Sunday 11th August at Thirsk Farmers Auction Mart, Thirsk Rural Business Centre, Blakey Lane. Gates open at 11.00am and entrance is £1 for adults and 50p for children and concessions. All funds raised on the day will go towards the care of homeless dogs and cats staying at the charity’s animal rehoming centre in Topcliffe.

Activities include stalls, refreshments and dogs showing off their skills in special demonstrations. There will also be the popular dog show, all dogs are welcome to enter at £1 per class. Is your dog the fastest sausage eater? Has he got the waggiest tail?

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

Thinking of getting a pet – make Blue Cross your first stop!

If you are considering taking on a pet please come to see us. We always have lots of cats and dogs who really deserve a second chance and there are many benefits to taking on a pet from Blue Cross. Firstly, all of our animals are carefully assessed and we match each individual pet to potential new owners.

All pets go to their new homes after being checked over by the vet, all are vaccinated, neutered and microchipped and we are also on-hand for the rest of the pet’s lifetime if you need any advice on their behaviour.

who has been at the centre for a while. She first arrived with another cat in the household but they weren’t really getting on and she would prefer to be the only cat in the household. She is a friendly girl who likes a fuss but equally likes her independence. She could be left all day so long as she has access to play and explore the outside.

If would like to find out more about Josie and the other pets looking for loving homes, or about the centre’s Summer Open Day event please contact the centre on 0300 777 1540, visit the website: www. bluecross.org.uk/Thirsk or join us on Facebook!

A very pretty cat who would love to meet you is Josie (Right), a four-year-old black cat

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Look after your dog in the warm weather 1.) Exercise your dog early in the morning or late at night.

Walking in cooler conditions will make the walk more comfortable for both you and your dog.

2.) Use doggie boots.

If you can’t walk your dog during the early and later hours of the day, this is a good way of protecting him.

3.) Watch for signs of dehydration.

An overheated dog will drool excessively. It will become lethargic, its eyes will be bloodshot, and it may appear a little pale. If you lift its skin, it will take longer than usual for the skin to fall back into place.

4.) Keep your dog hydrated!

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Carry a bottle of water when going on a walk with your dog. Better yet have your dog carry it for you in a backpack or a vest! The water in the bottles will keep the dog cooler and also give the dog a sense of purpose.

5.) Dogs cool from the bottom up.

Make sure to spray the paws and stomach, not just the top of the dog, when spraying it with water. A wet towel does more good on the bottom of your dog than when laid on the top of its coat.

6.) Let your dog dig!

Your dog may resort to finding his own way to avoid the heat. Dog in nature dig their dens not out of frustration but to find food, hide, give birth - or keep cool!

7.) Never leave your dog in a parked car

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