Thirsk Easingwold InFocus Summer 2022

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Save The Date! Jurassic Northallerton, Free Family event Northallerton Town Centre Sunday 7 August 2022. See Back Cover

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Update from Community Works Food Bank Donations Community Works has been witnessing first-hand the effects of the cost of living crisis on families in the Thirsk area.

to access our support services if needed.

We have seen a substantial increase in demand for food parcels to our food bank this spring and we are anticipating this will continue through the summer.

The increased costs have likely also impacted how many donations people are able to make.

You can drop food donations at any of our offices including the Clock Works Re-Use store in town or our office on St James Green. We also have a collection point in the black bin at the back of Tesco. There are also collection points at Hambleton Grange and at The Milk Churn Farm Shop in Topcliffe. If you are local business or community organisation and would like to collect food for us please get in touch.

The food bank as such is running very short in all areas currently.

Any and all donations would be hugely appreciated. Anything that would help people struggling to cope with their groceries would be hugely appreciated. We make sure that anyone receiving a food parcel from us is also able

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Our phone number is 01845 524 494 and our email is info@communityworks.uk

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Spring Your Way into Summer While the change of season might put a spring in some people’s step, for others the milder weather and the impending arrival of summer can create a host of conflicting feelings, especially if you’re facing yet another summer not at the weight you want to be.

The reason that so many ‘ordinary’ diets fail is because they don’t tackle the reasons behind why people overeat in the first place. They suggest the answers are in the food and focus on calories and complex food-plans. LighterLife offers a weight management plan to suit your weight loss needs that doesn’t just include meal replacement products but access to our unique behaviour change programme.

With LighterLife you can lose a stone a month, every month so if you start your LighterLife adventure today you could lose a stone in time for the Summer Holiday!

LighterLife combines a choice of plans for fast weight loss and groups to help you understand far more about your relationship with both you – and the food. We’ve a range of plans depending on how quickly you want to lose weight, all leading to personalised Management plans with will help you achieve a healthy and balanced way of eating for life with healthy recipes and ongoing group support.

Spring into action for summer and a new, lighter you by contacting Chloe, your local Lighterlife Xpress Slimming Club Mentor.

Chloe Langsdale Tel: 07852 983866 Email: chloe.langsdale@lighterlifementor.com For advertising contact Christine: 01609 777401 | www.jkanorth.com

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Summer at Rural Arts ARTIST WORKSHOPS Twilight Textiles (Peer-led)

Tuesdays, 6-9pm, £8/session Join our friendly, informal group to pursue your own projects. Sewing machines available.

Marbling and Bookbinding with Tabitha Grove Wednesday 13th + 20th July, 10am – 1pm, £60 Make a beautiful notebook in our 2-day course by combining these two techniques.

Get Hands on with Charcoal (4 weeks) with Jo Lawson

From Tuesday 12th July, 10.30am – 1pm, £120 Create stunning, bold black and white landscapes using tone and texture in charcoal.

Garden Mosaic with Sue Kershaw

Saturday 16th July, 10am – 4pm, £60 Design a mosaic piece to place in your garden using vitreous glass and French porcelain.

Basics for Beginners: Drawing The Body

The Courthouse is hosting an exciting range of creative and cultural opportunities!

Visit us at Rural Arts, The Courthouse, Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS Café and shop open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm Find out more and book online at www.ruralarts.org or email admin@ruralarts.org

(4 weeks) with Sorcha McCole From Thursday 4th August 1.30pm – 3pm, £65 Learn about proportion, tone and composition and how to capture gesture and movement.

Macrame Wall Hanging with Poppy Oldham

Saturday 13th August, 10am – 3pm, £55 Decorate your interior by learning the meditative process of macrame.

Life Drawing

Fortnightly on Wednesdays, 6.30-8pm, £8 per session Learn observational drawing techniques with professional life models. Explore the human form, using a range of mediums (materials provided).

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Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Drawing Wildlife, 8th Jun, £12 Pottery Pet Bowl, 15th Jun, £18 Expressive Ink Paintings, 6th Jul, £12 Mini Abstract Ceramics, 27th Jul, £18 Sashiko Embroidery Coasters, 3rd Aug, £15 House Plant Illustrations, 24th Aug, £15 Pressed Leaf Pottery, 31st Aug, £18 Lino Print Houses, 7th Sep, £15

Mountains in Acrylic, 14th Sep, £12

HEART AND CRAFT

Free creativity for Over 65s Thursdays once a month, 10.30am12.30pm 23rd June, 14th July, 18th August Enjoy a free creative activity in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Booking essential (please call us/email sorcha@ruralarts.org)

WORKSHOPS FOR FAMILIES & CHILDREN Art Club

Thursdays & Saturdays, ages 6-16 £7.50 per session A programme of arts, crafts and digital activities, specially designed for children and young people with a creative streak.

Children’s workshops

Each holiday we host an exciting selection of themed workshops for ages 5+. Under 7s must be accompanied.

Adults - join in by booking an extra place! Activities run 10.30am-12pm.

Summer Holidays: Marvellous Movies!

Star Wars Collage, 9th Aug, £4.50 (ages 2+) Superhero Ceramics, 10th Aug, £6.50 Draw Disney, 11th Aug, £4.50 Craft a Robot, 16th Aug, £4.50 Clay Fantastic Feasts, 17th Aug, £6.50 Magical Mansions, 18th Aug, £4.50 (ages 2+)

EXHIBITIONS

Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am-4pm.

Twilight Textiles

Friday 1st - Saturday 9th July Enjoy a beautiful selection of work in a variety of materials created by our twilight textile group, a talented team of ladies who meet at the Courthouse every Tuesday evening.

EVENTS

Summer Makers Market

Saturday 18th June, 10am-4pm Free entry Pick up gorgeous gifts or treat yourself to something special! Join pop-up workshops to create the perfect present for a special occasion.

PERFORMANCES & SCREENINGS

Many more events: www.ruralarts.org

Sutton on the Forest Open Gardens There will be ten gardens open in the village (YO61 1DP, 8 miles N of York, on the B1363) on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th May from I until 5pm. each day. £5 gives entry to all the open gardens. The proceeds are mainly to St Leonard’s Hospice, York, Prostate Cancer UK, British Heart Foundation and village organisations.

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Refreshments will be available in the Village Hall for 12 until 5 p.m.

Plant stalls, brass band, tombola in the Main Street and a stained-glass demonstration on Saturday in the ancient church of All Hallows.

Dog friendly!

Further information from Derek Jacobs 01347810208 or djj3@ btinternet.com

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Pet charity Blue Cross warns of weather dangers as temperatures soar Blue Cross is warning owners of the dangers of pets in the heat and is offering advice to keep pets safe in the sun this summer.

strongest. You can also apply a non-toxic human sunscreen or one specifically for pets to vulnerable areas like ears and noses.

Many owners don’t realise hot tarmac can easily burn their pet’s paws. A simple test to check if the tarmac is too hot to walk your dog is to take your own shoes off and stand on the path. If you are unable to keep your feet on the path for five seconds, then it is not safe to walk your dog.

• Pets with thick fur will need regular grooming to prevent them overheating. Seek advice from a professional groomer.

Blue Cross top summer tips: • Walk your dog during cooler times of day and avoid strenuous games.

• Make ice cubes with your pet’s favourite treat inside.

• Make sure your pet has access to clean water at all times, ideally in a large bowl filled to the brim.

Older animals, particularly cats, are vulnerable to dehydration.

• As a general rule, if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for your pooch’s paws.

• Light-coloured dogs and cats can get sunburnt which can lead to skin cancer. Keep sunbathing pets indoors when the sun is

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• For small pets like rabbits and guinea pigs, make sure their hutches and runs are in shady areas and make sure they are clean at all times with water topped up.

• Have a paddling pool with cool water in the garden for dogs to play in.

• If you suspect your animal is suffering from heatstroke, remove them to a cool place, dampen their coat with tepid water on a towel and contact a vet immediately. Avoid overcooling, especially small pets.

For more advice visit www. bluecross.org.uk/summer

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