Thirsk Easingwold InFocus Summer 2015

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800 Years of History

us at the Medieval Festival at Thirsk Racecourse to help celebrate 06 Join 800 years since the Magna Carta

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In the frame...

8 years & going strong at Spectrum Framing & Gallery

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06 local news: 10 new businesses: 12 local news 13 local news 14 out & about 16

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event: FEATURED

Thirsk Magna Carta Medieval Festival FEATURED

Easingwold Players Update FEATURED

New businesses and services New beer launched to support walk An update from the Thirsk Clock Local Events this Summer

New Businesses

We look at new & changing businesses

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18 general interest 20 garden view 22 event 24 24 local news: 26 pets & animals:

local news: FEATURED

A look at Rural Arts this Summer The origins of Father’s Day Not too late for planting Mad Hatter’s Tea Party FEATURED

Exciting times at Spectrum FEATURED

An update from the Blue Cross

Welcome to the Summer issue of Thirsk & Easingwold InFocus Summer has finally arrived and it brings with it a whole host of exciting events and days out for all the family. From the Magna Carta festival and the numerous events at Rural Arts, to the many country shows across the area, don’t miss out on them (Hopefully to be enjoyed with great weather!) Don’t forget, if you have any local news or a story of interest then please submit them to editorial@jkanorth.com I’ll see you again in Autumn.

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Christine Campbell | Editor InFocus Magazines are published in good faith and the editors cannot be held responsible in any way for inaccuracies in reports or advertising in reports or advertising that appear in this publication and the views of the contributors may not be the those of the editors. Adverts and advertisers appearing in the InFocus Magazines carry no implied recommendation from the magazine or the publishers. All rights reserved. All information is infocus correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to press. InFocus Magazines cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.

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Magna Carta 800 Medieval Festival on Thirsk Racecourse Saturday 13th June - 10am to 4pm (See advert on page 1 for full details)

In Celebration of the 800th Anniversary of the Signing of the Magna Carta in 1215, and baron William de Mowbray of Thirsk being a signatory, Thirsk Rotary Club presents re-enactments from the Knights of “Historia Normannis”, a society that brings history to life in exciting ways.

and barons of the realm.

There will be displays of archery, woodwork, and metalworking, to the singing and music of the court of the time.

They will be accompanied by “Birds of Prey Display” who will fly their falcons and other predators and explain their importance in medieval life.

There will be sideshows including minstrels, jugglers, dancers, storytelling, and making mud packs! Fresh from their TV shows The Crafty Beggars perform on a variety of instruments including a Hurdy Gurdy, accompanied by puppets and masked characters. Merrie Noyse and De Mowbray’s Musicke will call you to dance as well as playing music of the time. The Wakeman Mummers will perform their plays and there might other surprise performers through the day, all running alongside the main show.

Performances can take place anywhere

The Knights’ show ranges from exciting massed combat, crowd participation in training the ‘serfs’ through knights displaying their prowess in the ‘tourney’.

In the Medieval Tent Village visitors can handle armour and learn about the lives of medieval people: freemen, craftsmen, ladies of the court

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in and amongst the trade and voluntary organisations’ stalls, many of whom will also offer entertainment.

Our primary school children will have their Magna Carta schoolwork on display, and the modern rides will keep their attention as well as ice-cream vans and others to make for a satisfying day out.

Calverts Carpets and Harrowells Solicitors as well as other sponsors have given generous support which helps us to be able to create a day like this.

Proceeds to Herriot Hospice Homecare, plus other charities including Thirsk Community care Association and Thirsk Clock.

Full Details & to book tickets:

www.thirskrotaryclub.co.uk

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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 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 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 £4,080.

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.

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.

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.

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 new government intends to increase the allowance where the family home is included. The plan would create an extra tax-free band worth £175,000, or £350,000 between couples, applying to main residences, bringing the total nil-rate band available on a property to £1m. Details on this will follow in due course.

Personal Allowance It’s important to make sure that you are using your personal allowance where possible. Currently the personal allowance is £10,600 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.

In the 2015/16 tax year there’s a starting rate of tax of 0% which applies to savings income only. The amount of savings income that this applies to is £5,000.

However, if an individual’s non-savings income exceeds £15,600 in 2015/16, the 0% starting rate for savings won’t apply. Non-savings income includes pension income in addition to salary or self-employed profits.

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.

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.

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Shakespeare Grips Easingwold Audiences As their April play Easingwold Players went with a bold choice, their first Shakespeare - The Merchant of Venice.

‘Many people told us they would give this one a miss,’ the codirector Richard Wood explained. ‘They’d had bad experiences doing Shakespeare at school.

They thought they might manage A Midsummer Night’s Dream or Romeo and Juliet but they’d heard dreary things about Shylock and the notorious pound of flesh. After a slow start, however audiences increased every night as word got out that our production was surprisingly funny and easy to follow. They were gripped by the tension of many of the scenes and enthralled by the love story. The play can be seen as horribly anti-semitic but our Shylock stood up for himself and drew people into deep sympathy with the way he was treated.’

Shylock was played by John Lister and the Merchant by Jonathan Lewis, two experienced actors familiar to local audiences. Portia, the leading lady was played by Veronica FlanaganWright, a powerful talent emerging in Easingwold plays.

Easingwold Players’ next outing couldn’t be more different - Oh Clarence! A hilarious comedy by John Chapman, it is based on one

of P.G. Wodehouse’s most famous characters, Lord Emsworth, the dreamy peer of Blandings Castle.

The delightful Earl wants nothing more than to be allowed to potter around Blandings, tending his roses and prize pig, the Empress. His sister, Lady Constance, has other ideas and arranges a house party into which bursts Dame Daphne Winkworth, whom the Earl is urged, much against his will, to marry. He is further plagued by his vacuous son Freddie Threepwood and by Rupert Bingham, a clumsy love-lorn curate.

Then there is Lord Emsworth’s arch enemy Sir Gregory Parsloe-Parsloe, from whom he unwittingly steals a priceless Egyptian scarab.

The play will be directed by David Goodwin. He says, ‘We can’t promise you Jennifer Saunders and Timothy Spall, who recently played the characters in the BBC Sunday evening comedy Blandings but we can promise you a delightful cast of characters and a glorious evening of titters and guffaws! The play runs at the Galtres Centre, Easingwold from Wednesday 18th to Saturday 21st November, nightly at 7.30pm.

David has done important work in the past with Easingwold Players, including playing Toad in the Wind in the Willows and directing Oh! What a Lovely War.

Above: Portia (Veronica Flanagan-Wright) and Bassanio (Phil Grainger) Above right: clockwise from the top: the Merchant, Bassanio, Nerissa (Portia’s maid, played by Naomi Richardson, aged 11), Portia, Shylock

For more details visit: www.easingwoldplayers.com

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“New To The Area” is a new business feature specifically designed to help new businesses and those that are offering new businesses and services to promote themselves cost effectively.

Businesses are invited to submit their adverts to this feature at the regular price (Advert sizes available: 1/8 and

¼) and they will receive the equivalent space in complimentary editorial*.

This editorial provides excellent business exposure to 15,900 homes and businesses and allows further explanation of the new business or services available. * Editorial must be supplied completed.

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New Business is really.. “picking up!”

Daisy Doodle is a ceramic cafe where people of all ages come individually, in a family or group, pick a pot and paint it! We then glaze and kiln fire each piece carefully to create an individually crafted memory that will last a lifetime.

The pots vary from egg cups to small animals, money boxes, plates, pet bowls, mugs, tea pots etc. A £4 studio fee is paid to cover the paints, equipment, glazing and firing. You then chose a piece to paint ranging from £4 upwards.

We do gift vouchers.

These are great individual thoughtful gifts especially made for special mums, dads, aunties, godparents, grandparents, teachers etc.

Painting pots is very therapeutic and you can lose yourself for a couple of hours and not realise where the time went! You need have no artistic ability at all -anyone from a baby upwards can create a lasting painted memory.

We do baby foot prints from birth and family prints in clay.Everything is kiln fired therefore usable. Take care to wash the items as they are precious.

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do commission pieces for special events such as christenings, weddings, birthdays etc. We have a girls night the last Friday of each month.

We serve tea, coffee, cold drinks and cake, scones to enjoy while you paint.

Parties will usually be upstairs and can be on an evening. We opened on 4th April and have had a great response. We are open 10-5.30 Tuesday-Friday, 10-5 Saturday and 10-3 Sundays. Evening events/parties to fit individual requirements by arrangement.

We run meetings and parties for adults and children. Team-building events, work with all areas of the local community including schools, charities, WI, scouts, brownies.

www.daisydoodlepaintapot.co.uk www.facebook.com/daisydoodle29 Contact us on: 01609 779352 or 07769 500702 9b Garthway Arcade, Northallerton

Easter, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day and Christmas gifts can be made by anyone of any ability.

Father and Son celebrate success in first year of business together Robert and James Chapman of Dream Doors York, have a good reason to smile. They are celebrating their first year of successful trading as the new franchisees of Dream Doors, a company which specialises in transforming kitchens, from simple door swaps to full kitchens. They even fit bedroom doors too!

Robert explained why he took on the role of franchisee: ‘I was due to retire after 34 years with the NHS but I wasn’t ready to settle down to full retirement just yet. I heard about the opportunity to buy the business when I was getting my own kitchen fitted and thought it would be an exciting challenge to build a business with my son, James.

He is also enthusiastic about putting his business skills to further use, having previously been a sports coach and personal trainer’ Father and son have been taken aback by the rate at which they have grown the business. Owner Robert puts the success down to the personal service that Dream Doors provides. ‘We work hard to ensure that the customer gets the kitchen they want, by providing a bespoke service at an

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affordable cost. Potential customers can see what new doors and worktops will look like in their own kitchen before choosing, and advice is given when choosing appliances.

The customer can also benefit from our other services such as flooring, tiling and building works which are carried out by our experienced fitters. Of course customers also have the peace of mind that they are dealing with a family company with an outstanding reputation. The kitchens are fully guaranteed and customers are welcome to come to look around our showroom at 110 Fishergate, which also benefits from an hour’s free parking opposite the shop.

As Robert and James reflect on the last year, James jokes ‘although running a successful business is a great challenge and we are looking forward to growing the business in the years ahead, the biggest challenge has been learning to work with my Dad in a professional capacity. Actually, he adds,

‘I think that is the best part! And I have plans to introduce my children into the business when they are old enough’

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Pints

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Walkers who enjoy soaking up the wonderful views of the Cleveland Way National Trail can now enjoy a beer inspired by the popular route.

‘Striding the Riding’ is being brewed

by Helmsley Brewing Company and will be officially launched at the Guisborough Beer Festival on Saturday 11 April 2015. The brewery will make a donation from the sale of each cask to contribute to the upkeep and promotion of the Cleveland Way. Striding the Riding, a 4% pale ale, will initially be available on tap from Helmsley Brewing Company’s bar in Helmsley, but it is hoped that some of the 40 plus pubs along the route

of the Cleveland Way will also serve it to their customers. Plans for a bottled version of the beer are also in the pipeline.

It will be promoted as the official beer of the Cleveland Way and its branding will carry the distinctive National Trail acorn symbol. The design for the labels and pump clips will also incorporate the varied scenery found along the Cleveland Way including moorland, coast and dales.

Kyle Boote who set up Helmsley Brewing Company is planning to walk along the Cleveland Way from Helmsley to the beer festival in Guisborough where Striding the Riding will be launched. He said: “I want to create a range of distinctive beers that reflect their local roots, plus the latest in beer ingredients and recipe design.

Striding the Riding will contain four different hops which will be added at four different stages. Walking on the Cleveland Way is a great stress buster after a busy week brewing and it will be even more satisfying knowing I am helping in some way to care for this special place.”

Malcolm Hodgson, National Trails Officer for the Cleveland Way and Yorkshire Wolds Way, said: “I’m really excited about this venture. I’ve been known to sample a pint or two of real ale in my spare time so when a conversation with Kyle revealed that his hobby was walking, it seemed a perfect match! It’s always nice to reward yourself after a good walk and what better way than with a glass of beer inspired by the very route you’ve been enjoying?

Not only does Striding the Riding taste great, but you’ll be helping to give something back to the local landscape too.”

The Cleveland Way is Britain’s second oldest National Trail and forms a horseshoe around the North York Moors National Park starting in the market town of Helmsley and finishing 109 miles later on the coast at Filey. It is well used by walkers who either walk it in its entirety – it takes about nine days to walk from end to end – or use part of it to create a circular walk of varying lengths. The Cleveland Way is becoming increasingly popular with trail runners - the fastest official completion time is 20 hours and 59 minutes, set by Neil Ridsdale in 2011 as part of the Hardmoors 110 Ultrarun.

Kyle launched Helmsley Brewing Company in 2014 setting up a brew-house and bar in the centre of the market town. He produces a range of craft ales from natural ingredients including Helmsley Honey and Howardian Gold.

Helmsley Brewing Co. 18 Bridge Street, Helmsley Tel: 01439 771 014

Photo Credit: Chris J Parker & Mike Kipling NYMNP

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UPDATE Over the past 12 months The Clock has been continuing to provide a wide range of services to young people and adults both in Thirsk and the surrounding areas.

While most of our users are still young people, over 50 adults have accessed our successful Time for Time programme. Overall we have seen 949 members, up from 569 in the previous financial year. 315 of these members are new to the Clock.

One of the big focuses of our work from the previous 12 months was on young people struggling with money issues, and that has continued to increase. 35 people have come to us needing help with financial hardship.

We might help them learn budgeting by having a close look at their spending and seeing if they could make any significant savings.

A big focus of a lot of our work is helping our older members to live independently through this kind of one to one work. We will assess what the young people seeking our help need to be able to succeed and work with them from there. This often might mean trying to get them into some form of education or training that is sustainable. Over the last 12 months we have helped 162 members with their CVs, and helped 185 members with job searches, this can be necessary because our members sometimes need help using computers to find work or rely on our expertise in knowing where is hiring locally.

One of the biggest problems for young people particularly in North Yorkshire is transport, every year we find it can be a struggle making sure young people can not only find the college they want to attend but also get there. 135 members have received advice on transport from us, an increase of 53 from last year, and we have tried to help 64 find funding to make sure they have the ability to reach where they need to, be it a new job or an interview for college. Clock staff have accompanied young people to college open days or interviews 50 times, this can be invaluable in making sure our members make their next steps.

Case Study My name is Alisha and I was permanently excluded in year 9 from school. This was because I was unable to control my temper, had previously thrown chairs at teachers and threatened other kids, so it was said that my behaviour was not acceptable and I was removed from normal school and sent to Selby PRS. I first started working with The Clock when I was a year 10 student, I’m now in year 12. I was given an Active Engagement Worker that worked with me throughout my last 2 years at school. When I first met with her I used to refuse to talk and sit in our sessions with my head on the table. I did this for about 6 months but each week she would be there at 10:10am for my appointment. I’m sure she would turn up even when I wasn’t in school. At first she tried to get me to talk but after a while just sat with me saying hello when I arrived and see you next week when I left. I did start talking eventually because she had been with me every week and I thought if I speak she’ll leave me alone but this did not happen, she attended every meeting and would bring me lots of leaflets and different ideas for what I could do when I leave school. I was very scared about leaving school but I didn’t say this.

I mentioned to her that I used to enjoy playing football for a local team, however I was unable to attend now because my Mum couldn’t afford to pay the fees. The next time I saw her she had arranged with school for the fees to be paid by someone and I rejoined my football team Brayton Bellas and was able to train again.

I also got to go on a trip to Blackpool with the team it was amazing and I’m very grateful for this.

My support worker helped me a lot. She supported me and didn’t get annoyed when I changed my mind or when my behaviour wasn’t acceptable, she just helped me look at other things and spoke with me about how I could have acted differently. Without her help I wouldn’t have found something to do when I left school and probably would of being sat at home doing nothing. I’m thankful that she took the time to help me.

Alisha, age 17

We always make sure staff are available to provide TLC to young people who come in needing our support, and 130 members benefited from this. This might involve being a friendly face who will listen to their issues to helping them through a difficult time in their lives. 53 Members have been in need of food parcels and we have given 36 people furniture that has been kindly donated by the community. This can make a huge difference to people struggling to live independently.

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Out & About Community 20th June 12th - 18th June

n FILM: Far From The Madding Crowd Headstrong and passionate Bathsheba Everdene unexpectedly inherits a large farm in rural Dorset. Struggling to manage the farm herself, she captivates the hearts and minds of three very different men.

Ritz Cinema, Thirsk: 7.30pm www.ritzcinema.co.uk ........................................................

n Easingwold Scouts Fun Day If you have every wanted to know how much fun you can have being in the scouts movement, this is the chance you have been waiting for! Easingwold District Scouts are having a Fun Day Out in Easingwold Centre with a whole raft of traditional (and many not so traditional) Scout activities on display and many that you will be invited to take part! Real Scout Campfires to sit around - just as they used to be. Climbing Wall, Scouts Arts & Crafts, Traditional Scouts Games and songs, Traditional Childrens Fun Races. Free Admission for All...

Easingwold Galtres Centre ........................................................

13th June

n Magna Carta - Medieval Festival 10am: Medieval Festival on Thirsk Racecourse. Medieval Knights; Falcons; Minstrels, dance, juggler; storyteller, coin making; archery, etc. Stalls, food vendors, rides. Fund-raiser. Tickets now on sale. Free parking. Tickets from: Thirsk Tourist Information Centre, Johnson’s Butchers, White Rose Books Cafe & Calverts Carpets ........................................................

19th - 21st June

n ‘ Lazy Summer Days’ Thirlby Village Hall: 10am to 4pm Homemade and Vintage pop up shop and Vintage tea room. A treasure trove of vintage homewares and furniture along with beautiful homemade pieces arranged in inspirational displays. Tea and delicious homemade cakes served on pretty vintage crockery. YO7 2DJ www.homemadeandvintage.co.uk ........................................................

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20th June

n Antique Vintage Craft & Collectors Fair 9.30 - 3.30pm. Thirsk Mart. Entry 60p. www.amk-antique.co.uk / 01642 711036 ........................................................

20th & 21st June

n National Gardens Scheme Open Weekend Sion Hill Hall. After years of neglect the gardens have been restored

by Michael Mallaby to include a formal parterre, Baroque statuary, clipped box and hornbeam. Woodland Long Walk, with yews, shrubs and herbaceous planting, Kitchen garden, and Centenary garden. Open 11am to 5pm (House closed). Adults £5, children free! www.sionhillhall.co.uk / 01845 587206 ........................................................

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21st June

n North Yorkshire County Show Otterington Hall, from 8am. There will be many exciting displays and demonstrations, plus a whole range of Main Ring Attractions including The Stampede Stunt Company Equine Stunt Show and Inch Perfect Trials Motorcycle Display Team, Traction Engines, Classic Cars and Motorcycles, Cattle, Sheep and Poultry, Rabbits, Cavies, Hamsters and Ferrets, Bungee Trampolines, Children’s Inflatables, Country Pursuits, Carriage Driving, Horticulture and Produce, Arts, Crafts, Photography, and the Yorkshire Country Women’s Association & Children’s Classes. www.northyorkshireshow.co.uk ........................................................

the secrets of the hidden and private gardens of this charming village. Other entertainment includes a local art and crafts exhibition, a beautiful floral display in Christ Church along with plenty of village fete style fun and games on Grafton Green. On Grafton Green BBQ sausages and ice creams will be on sale along with a sensational Pimms Bar. A highlight for 2015 is a fantastic display of Vintage and Super Cars along with a chance to experience a ride in the local vicinity. All proceeds from the event will go towards community projects - adults £5.00, children free. ........................................................

4th July

n Pop up café 11am to 3pm: Boltby Village Hall.

Tea, coffee cakes etc. In aid of hall funds. ........................................................

11th July

n Thirsk Picnic In The Park JK as Robbie Williams. plus supporting act Jake & Elwood Blues Brothers & local supporting act Citizen Smith. www.thirskpicnicinthepark.co.uk ........................................................

29th July 28th June

n Charity Dog Walking Event Held to raise funds for North Yorkshire’s Air Ambulance.

Meeting 10.00am at Planet Jewels Accessories, 14 Millgate, Thirsk YO7 1AA. Suggested Donation £5-10 or ask for Sponsor Sheet.

For more information please contact Sue on 01845 524908 or 07914 959825 or email: suebell5768 @hotmail.co.uk or call into Planet Jewels Accessories. ........................................................

28th June 2015

n Marton cum Grafton Open Gardens Over 15 gorgeous gardens of Marton cum Grafton will be open to the public from 11.00am-5.00pm. This fun-packed day, offers a rare opportunity to explore

n Borrowby Show Field classes cover most farm animals.

Tent classes and exhibits range from, cattle, sheep and farm produce through garden produce, flowers, cookery, wine, arts & crafts and children’s competitions. There are show jumping events, a gymkhana and a fancy dress parade. Trade stands and other attractions add further interest.

Licensed Bar, Refreshments, Ice Cream.

Admission charges 2014: Adults-£5 Concessions & children £3. Standard parking free. Ringside parking £5 www.borrowbyshow.org.uk Hillside Rural Activities Park, Oaktree Bank South, Knayton, Thirsk ........................................................

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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Exciting summer season at Rural Arts!

Rural Arts have some great events and workshops planned for the summer and we will be celebrating the Magna Carta 800 event big style!!

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

DEMENTIA CAFÉ

from sending emails to printing photos! Cost: £25

This new initiative will take place at The Courthouse every Friday from the 5th June (2-4pm) for those living with dementia and their carers.

EXHIBITIONS

Through a successful grant application to Magna Carta 800 we have been running lots of activities to celebrate this great event. Our Saturday Art Club have created amazing banners that you will probably have noticed displayed outside the Courthouse.

WORKSHOPS Introduction to Etching

Rural Arts hosts four exhibitions a year all of which are free and open Monday to Saturday (10am – 4.00pm)

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PERFORMANCES

Drypoint/Intaglio Printing

MAGNA CARTA 800

Wed 17th June & Thurs 18th June (10am – 4pm) Spend two days this Summer learning how to etch, and then transfer these images using inks and a press at our Introduction to Etching course.

Cost: £100 + £10 materials).

We continue with FRESH, our monthly ‘Pay What You Think’ night to showcase new and exciting performers. At the end of the night, a bucket is passed round so you can give as little or as much as you’d like. Add that to the unique café-bar, there are no excuses not to attend!

Wednesday 24th June (10am – 4pm) Interested in printmaking but don’t know where to start? Learn the simple and immediate technique of Drypoint at our Intaglio workshop, suitable for all levels.

Cost: £50 plus £10 materials.

TILLING, Thursday 25th June (7.30pm) A brand-new piece based on the real stories of Yorkshire women, presented by Six Lips Theatre.

GIRL, Thursday 30th July (7.30pm) Hugely talented local girl-band GIRL turn iconic pop songs into beautiful acoustic arrangements.

Friday 10th July (10am – 4pm) Local artist Sheila Smith returns to Rural Arts to run a fabulous felting workshop. Make your own bespoke Nuno felt scarf or wall hanging and check out Sheila’s own work in the Rural Arts’ Fibre exhibition.

Cost: £50 + £10 materials

SUMMER SLAM, Thursday 27th August (7.30pm) Henry Raby headlines a relaxed evening of performance poetry from the region’s finest wordsmiths.

Saturday 1st August (1pm – 4pm) Learn how to work with porcelain and create your own delicate buttons with artist Anna Whitehouse.

Cost: £25 + £5 materials

EVENTS CLOTHES SWAP

18th June and 23rd July (swapping starts at 7.00pm ) Sort out your summer wardrobe and come along to these fun Sip and swish! Swap your old clothes for new (or just new-toyou) at these fun, fab evenings. Café-bar open, £5 per person (includes a glass of wine/juice).

ARTS MARKET

Saturday 25th July (10am – 4pm) Choose from a tempting range of contemporary art and crafts, meet the makers and soak in the atmosphere with live local music.

FILM AND FRIENDS

18th June, 2pm for tea and cake, 2.30pm film screening Join us at the Courthouse for tea and cake and a screening of Yorkshire Film Archive’s ‘Memory Bank’ series. This event is free for over 65s as part of our Innovation Fund.

Nuno Felt Scarf or Felt Wall hanging

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Fibre This exhibition explores the diversity of wood and textiles: driftwood, paper jewellery, delicate porcelain paper clay and fantastic felt with artists including: Lynda B, Seabreeze Design, Sarah Knowles, Sheila Smith and Lindsey Tyson.

Exhibition runs from 3rd July – 4th September

The Forest of Possibility Journey into an intricate world of paper and discover how this humble pulp is transformed into intriguing artworks. Featuring 7 artists from around the globe, the exhibition invites you to enter a world of extraordinary encounters with the forest, its ancient trees and plants that inhabit it.

Exhibition runs from 4th August – 31st August

FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Young People’s Art Club:

Friday 7th August (2pm – 4pm) Create beautiful, decorative paper roses to display in your home.

Sarah’s work will also be on display in our Fibre’s exhibition to inspire you.

Cost: £15 incl materials

Our popular Art Club runs on Saturday mornings (6thJune – 18th July) or Thursday evenings (4th June – 16th July). These fun sessions offer creative and challenging activities for kids age 5 to 18, £6.50 per session

Zumba

Tuesday 4th August – Monday 31st August Every day Mon to Sat 10am – 12noon & 1pm – 3pm Be inspired by our Forest of Possibilities exhibition and create your own paper garden with materials supplied.

Don’t forget, if you want to get fit for your summer holidays our Zumba classes run every Monday and Thursday evening (6pm – 7pm) at Thirsk Town Hall with dance teacher Jo Gatenby. Cost: £5 per session

DIGITAL iPad for Beginners

Saturday 6th June and Sat 13th June (2-4pm) Saturday 25th July and Saturday 1st August (2-4pm) A two-part class for those with a basic understanding of what the iPad is and what it can do. Our patient and informative tutor Claire will help you to learn everything

Husthwaite Village Upcoming Events Husthwaite Village Market - Sunday 14th June 11am to 3pm: As seen on BBC’s Inside Out! Over 25 indoor and outdoor stalls supporting local traders; atisan breads, olives, cheeses, pies, plus a selection of quality art, crafts & beauty products and a stall for all dog lovers! The Apple Tree Café will be serving up delicious home-made hot and cold food and beverages. FREE entry.

Featuring an eclectic mix of beautiful work from printmakers from across the region with a focus on the world around us. Artists: Helen Bowes, Dawn Brooks, Hester Cox, Andrew Dalton and more.

Exhibition runs until Friday 26th June

Murder Mystery Dinner – 27th June at 7pm.

Our very own “Whodunnit”, hosted by David Pike and starring some very local acting talent! Test your powers of deduction as the evening unfolds, the guests uncover cleverly concealed clues to determine the killer in our midst! Will the killer get his “just desserts” before you do!

Paper Garden Family workshop (Free)

Papercutting

Saturday 22nd August (2pm – 4pm) Artist Clare Brewster who is exhibiting as part of the “Forest of Possibilities” exhibition will be running this workshop for adults and children (from 8 years upwards) Cost: £6.50 per person ................................................................................................

To book any of the events or to find out more visit our website: www.ruralarts.org or email: Janice@ ruralarts.org or tel: 01845 526536

Pietro Lusvardi – 10th July at 7.30pm.

A summer evening treat for jazz music fans.

Pietro earned his degree from the Conservatorio of Como in Italy. His music ranges from serenely beautiful harmonic sounds to rhythmical jazz improvisations, and is always an interesting treat for the ears. Following a recent successful event Pietro hosted for the local school children, it’s now time for the adults. Pietro’s trio will play an evening of Piazolla and Gypsy jazz from the works of Django Reinhardt.

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Fathers Day ‘15 Father’s Day is celebrated worldwide in recognition of the contribution fathers make to the lives of their children. In the UK it takes place on the third Sunday in June.

There are various stories about the origins of the day. Some believe it is associated with pagan sun worship as the sun is known as the father of the universe and the June solstice occurs around the same time as Father’s Day each year.

Others claim that the tradition originated in the ruins of Babylon.

It is said that a young boy called Elmesu carved a father’s day message on a card made out of clay around 4,000 years ago.

The UK is believed to have followed on after the USA started celebrating the annual occasion.

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Again there are different versions, but most link the commencement of the modern Father’s Day with the campaign led by Sonara Smart Dodd.

When she was 27, Sonara decided after listening to a Mother’s Day Sermon that there should be something similar for fathers.

The local Spokane Ministerial Association and the Young Men’s Christian Association supported her and a local celebration took place in 1910. The popularity of the day spread across the USA and it became officially recognised by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916.

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Never too late Gardening is an ongoing affair and though timing is important, we often become overwhelmed by a sense of being ‘too late to plant’ by some arbitrary date. Often we bandy dates around as though they were written in stone.

My granddad insisted all potatoes and spring beans had to be sown by Good Friday, and the gooseberry bush had to be in leaf before the runner beans were sown. But in fact each season is different and garden planting dates are more flexible than traditional wisdom would have us believe!

The good news is that it’s not too late to plant a great garden, even in June and July.

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While it is true that fruiting plants like tomatoes and peppers really need to be set out now, many other summer producers will grow even more quickly from seeds planted in early summer, when the soil is already well warmed. You’ll be surprised how fast seeds will come up and explode with growth: cucumbers, beans and winter squashes, pumpkins, beets, carrots, chard and scallions, are all suitable for June planting.

It’s a great time to start a crop of ‘cut and come again’ salad mix and mild mustards. You can also plant heat-and-sun-loving herbs like basil, marjoram, chives, oregano, thyme and sage. Just keep the seed beds well moistened.

And even if you were super-efficient and your early-planted beans, squash, chard, carrots and basil plants are growing well, June is a terrific time to start a second crop to have ready for a late summer harvest, when the first crops of these staples have finished up.

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June is not too late for flowers either. I’ve planted marigolds, sunflowers, cosmos, zinnias and nasturtiums at this time of year. That way when the first annuals have burned out by late summer I have a lovely smaller flush of blooms to enjoy.

If you really want to get ahead, June and July are also good times to start seeds for perennials and biennials to bloom next spring. Sow seeds in a protected seed bed, and then transplant seedlings in the autumn to overwinter. Next spring you’ll be rewarded handsomely with garden full of glorious colour.

Enjoy your garden.

Rachel Leverton

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Mad Hatters Garden Fete at Ripon’s Workhouse Museum 28 June 2015 from 11.30am to 3pm Free Entry to Fete, Workhouse Museum & Kitchen Garden

A Mad Hatter’s Garden Fete at Ripon’s Workhouse Museum this June is one of the events planned to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s popular book Alice in Wonderland.

Be entertained by Punch & Judy and local musicians, enjoy garden games including flamingo croquet and hoopla, try your hand at the coconut shy and puppet making, or put your parent in the stocks!

Plus relax in the pop up Mad Hatters café serving homemade cakes and drinks, take part in the fancy dress competition and lots more.

Wendy Hunwick Brown comments: “This is a free fun event with plenty of things going on to suit all ages whatever the weather! This is also a chance for people to have a look around the Workhouse Museum and wander round the kitchen garden. Ripon is very much on the map for Lewis Carroll fans, as his father was Canon of Ripon Cathedral and it is thought that the daughter of a local resident inspired the character of Alice herself!”

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The Workhouse Museum, which is one of the UK’s best-preserved Workhouse sites with a restored Victorian kitchen garden, will be open for free, with the chance to buy heritage plants and seeds and Head Gardener Nick Thompson says; “I am looking forward to talking about the heritage vegetables that we grow here as well as showing off our wild flower meadow.

The garden is a real hidden gem of Ripon, completely managed by volunteers. Anyone interested in lending a couple of hours should contact us at the Museum”.

The Mad Hatters Garden Fete at Ripon’s Workhouse Museum is on 28 June 2015 from 11.30am to 3pm, come along for free and join in with the fun. For more info please visit www.riponmuseums.co.uk or call 01765 690799 email info@ riponmuseums.co.uk The Workhouse Museum is open every day from 11am until 4pm

In the Frame & looking forward...

TIM AND JO ROBERTS, both of whom are experienced picture framers, are well into their eighth trading year at Spectrum Picture Framing and Gallery in Thirsk.

Thanks to their ever growing number of loyal customers, business is booming in their “high tech” on-site Framing Workshop and Gallery.

Says Jo, “We never cease to be amazed by the wonderful and varied art work that customers bring in for framing. In addition to the regular watercolours, oils, prints, embroideries, photographs, war medals and sports memorabilia; other framing challenges include; ballet pumps, coins and even African arrows!”

“We are also very keen to support local artists”, explains Tim. “We are delighted to confirm that we will be showing Thirsk artist Robin Puplett’s latest work in June, following an

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Gallery Owners Tim and Jo, with artist Robin Puplett (centre)

incredibly successful exhibition of his North Yorkshire landscapes last year in the Gallery.”

As for the country themed Gallery, latest work from renowned artists Debbie Boon, Aaminah Snowdon, Angela Davidson, Becky Mair, Nolon Stacey and Sue Howells are ever present in the Gallery. A wonderful range of sculpture forms part of their exclusive British made gift range, with Horses and Hares being very popluar!

Spectrum is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm Tuesday to Friday and 9.00am to 4.30pm on Saturday. A Home Consultation Service is available.

Spectrum Framing and Gallery, 5 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1PQ. Telephone: (01845) 527773. www.spectrumframing.co.uk. e-mail: info@spectrumframing.co.uk Also on Twitter @spectrumframing and Facebook.

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Top tips for pets to have a

cool Summer

Despite warnings by animal welfare charities every year sadly dogs are still left in cars on warm days. Even with windows rolled down, cars effectively act like ovens and within minutes dogs overheat.

It’s also a good idea to avoid walking your dog in the middle of the day, take them out in the morning or evening to avoid them overheating.

Also monitor their playtime in the summer heat, dogs might not realise they are overdoing it when they are having a good time!

Cats may like to sunbathe but those with pale ears and noses are prone to developing skin cancer if they spend too long in the sun. Make sure there is plenty of shade if they like spending time in the garden.

Always have plenty of fresh, clean water available for your pet and if taking your dog on a long journey or on holiday with you make sure they have regular water and toilet stops.

Visit www.bluecross.org.uk/summer for more advice on protecting pets in warmer weather.

Have fun and help pets in need Join Blue Cross for their annual open day and fun dog show fundraiser on Sunday 16th 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!

If you are thinking of getting a pet come and see us!

The Blue Cross rehoming centre in Thirsk always has lots of pets needing loving homes and we can help find the right dog or cat for you. At Blue Cross we carefully match each homeless pet with each potential new owner and we are happy to talk to you about how we rehome our animals so pop in for a chat or give us a call to find out more.

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

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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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hen it Comes to Eco Friendly and Affordable Driveways, Resin Drives Have Got it Covered… even Celebrities Choose Them!No longer do homeowners and facilities managers have to resort to traditional tarmac to cover their driveways.

Bradford based Resin Drives, the original resin drive company in Yorkshire, has unveiled its customisable, affordable and totally eco-friendly, resin drive solution, which offers robust performance without damaging the environment.

It used to be that tarmac was the most effective way to cover surfaces such as driveways, paths and patios.

However, being a relative of oil and coal, this black and sticky tar product is firmly lacking in green credentials and due to its chemical properties, is likely to melt in hot weather and crack in the cold.

Resin Drives have created a solution that will not only keep surfaces smooth and even all year round, but it is also up to 10 times more ecologically friendly than its predecessor.

The surfacing material is created by binding resin with a mix of coloured stones. The resin is made from organic materials that are resistant to weeds and naturally drains water. This not only means that it prevents puddles from forming on its surface, but

also that it adheres to urban drainage guidelines, so anyone wishing to surface their driveway or patio with this revolutionary new product needn’t apply for planning permission.

The coloured stone mix that is used is completely customisable and not only do Resin Drives have an enormous range of styles and colours to choose from both on their website and in their showroom, but customers are also able to create their own designs to suit their own tastes. People are able to decorate the inside of their house in any way they please and now they can do the same with their driveway or patio.

Resin Drives offer a seamless service from the initial design through to installation and after care. Their team of experts will not only come and visit each customer to help them choose the design they want, but they will also survey the area to be surfaced, dig up the old surface if needed and lay the resin bound finish. Unlike tarmac, which can be a long and drawn-out process, it can take as little as two days for the whole process to be completed, from inception to reality.

This level of commitment to their customers’ needs has seen Resin Drives grow in the past 12 months and also adding celebrity homes to their client list.

They have showrooms in both Bradford and Bridgend to become the UK’s leading provider of bond resin surface coverings and in Bradford they have Yorkshire’s largest indoor and outdoor showrooms for you to see, making it much easier to visualise which resin finish and colour would be right for your own home.

Have you considered how a beautiful resin surface can also transform your patio and paths, the aesthetic quality of resin has an immediate impact and will make you the envy of your neighbours, family and friends. They even recently laid a beautiful resin drive for Uri Geller and have had new resin driveways requested from a number of other celebrities…watch this space!

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