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elcome to the March edition.

It has been a challenging month moving into our new little office.

Notwithstanding BT and energy companies we are finally in and settled and able to get to work properly on the Handy Mags this spring. Nicky has been busy getting organised putting together a schedule of local events for the whole year and there is a scary amount of events coming up this spring and summer.

Keep reading your Handy Mag to make sure you don’t miss anything important!

Our puzzles were more than usually taxing last month as we managed to miss off 3 lines of letters from the wordsearch. I’d like to say sorry to all those people who thought they might be going mad! I usually check the puzzles before going to print but in a post-Christmas brain trauma I obviously didn’t check them well enough.

This month whilst you’re trying our puzzles or wondering if you need an eye test as you scour the pages for all 5 of our hidden cartoon characters, take time to look at all of the fabulous local businesses advertising in the magazine.

Despite the national news telling us that things are looking brighter, every pound spent locally, whatever the business, really matters. And of course make sure you tell them that you found them in the Handy Mag! Don’t forget that the clocks go forward on Sunday 30th March but most of all don’t forget to show some appreciation for your Mum on the same day!

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THIS MONTH’S FEATURES

ANIMALS I’m Spartacus.................................................... 52 BUSINESS FEATURES Fergus Court Funeral Services........................... 15 Preparing your car for sale................................. 19 Saving ordinary folks millions of pounds............. 23 Gorgeous Gowns.............................................. 24 Confidence in your own skin.............................. 29 What are the critical drivers to your business..... 35 Beautiful bespoke kitchens & bedrooms............ 37 COMMUNITY Ryedale Neighbourhood Watch......................... 36 Kirkbymoorside Environment Group.................. 48 Andy Boxall’s Column........................................ 14 What’s on.......................................................... 69 FOOD AND DRINK Teriyaki chicken with spring onions.................... 32 GENERAL Ella’s Column....................................................... 8 Make your mother’s day.................................... 26 On your plot...................................................... 44 A good read...................................................... 54 HEALTH Gum disease and how to prevent it................... 27 PUZZLES Puzzle Page...................................................... 16 Competition....................................................... 60

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ELLA...

ON HAVING A NAP Back in nursery school, “nap time” was specifically timetabled into the day; we got tucked up after a long hard hour of finger painting to rest and collect ourselves in preparation for tig, perhaps. Naps were the best.

Sadly, for most of us these days are long gone, and having reached maturity our workaholic western culture expects us to man it from morning to evening on full alert. For any normal adult who isn’t retired or ill, napping during the day is immediately assumed to be a sign of laziness and lack of ambition. Strange, considering that insomnia and sleep deprivation are increasingly prevalent in modern times, and are shown to be highly detrimental to health and stress levels.

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We are in fact among the small percentage of mammals that sleep only once in 24 hours, and it is a relatively novel thing for humankind to do so anyway. The Romans had a daytime sleep “sexta”, at the sixth hour of the day, and this is in fact the etymological route of the Spanish “siesta”.

Although apparently this, too, is getting lost thanks to the influence of the west, which is a shame.

The alleged benefits of napping appear to be numerous – better memory, higher level of alertness, and perhaps even a decreased blood pressure, lowering the chances of heart disease and other cardio-vascular problems. Not to mention a better mood and therefore increased productivity – nobody can be expected to be able to work on full power if you’re having one of those bleary-eyed types of days, especially when the problem could be fixed with a simple 20 minute snooze.

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RIGHT POSTCODE Our monthly column by Andy Boxall, Minister of Elim Ryedale Church I was late. Then encouraged when I heard ‘Sally’ say, ‘Your destination is on the left!’ The problem was ‘Sally’ was wrong. I was supposed to be at College about to teach a lecture and I was in a cul-de-sac on a Housing Estate! ‘Sally’ is the affectionate name my family gave the irritating voice on the Satellite Navigation System. Usually, ‘Sally’ was reliable, but this time she had got it very wrong, or had she?

I refused to use a Sat Nav, probably due to male pride, until it came included free on my mobile phone. At first, I didn’t like how it made me feel, I felt out of control and vulnerable. I vividly remember the first time I took a diversion because the motorway was blocked. I took the exit and heard ‘Sally’ try to comfort me with the words ‘rerouting’, but I had no idea where I was going and suddenly realised I was putting my complete trust in a mobile phone. For a man who is no stranger to the concept of faith, I was shocked at how difficult I found it to trust ‘Sally’ to direct me.

It made me realise how hard it is to have ‘faith’ today. We would much rather trust what we can see and touch than have faith in the unknown, to be ‘out of control’ and place our trust in something or someone else. Is this how life is supposed to be lived? In a faithless world is there a danger of losing the excitement of adventure by eliminating all possibility of risk?

Making a mistake is never comfortable; there are often consequences and we can end up in the wrong place but this is often when I learn my most important lessons. When I sat in the culde-sac thinking I was lost, I realised that I had entered the wrong postcode, it was my mistake and not ‘Sally’s’ and as soon as I entered the correct postcode the Sat Nav re-routed and ‘Sally’ directed me to the college, just in time.

Life is supposed to be an adventure, full of surprise, not risk-averse and free from danger.

We need to encourage steps into the unknown, cultivate the heart of the explorer and the confidence to follow. As long as the right postcode has been entered into life’s Sat Nav, it doesn’t matter how many times we have to reroute! If we follow, ‘Sally’ will get us there.

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Fergus is one of the youngest funeral directors in North Yorkshire and at the ripe old age of 25 he has set his career path on the care of the bereaved.

“I love my job, and wouldn’t change it for anything” says Fergus. “Funerals are not often discussed but sooner or later everybody needs the services of an undertaker. My aim is to help families by taking on as much of the workload as I can, providing a personal, respectful and dignified funeral service.”

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The Handy Mag would like to wish Fergus every success in 2014 with his new business.

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ITH THE exception of the high performance Type R model, the Honda Civic used to have a rather run-of-themill image. But the 2005 incarnation was radical and sexy enough to change that perception.

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rom the day you have a baby or adopt a child, your life changes forever. People tell you this when you’re pregnant, but it’s only when it happens that you really understand what they mean. Suddenly there’s someone who depends on you entirely. Every decision you make from now on will be based on their needs or desires.

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Mother’s Day gives us the perfect opportunity to say thank you to our mums for everything they have done and still do for us.

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The founder of Mother’s Day in the US, Anna Jarvis, eventually regretted campaigning to get the day recognised because it became so commercialised.

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In business very few business owners I meet know the critical drivers to their business and therefore arrive at their year-end destination wondering why their performance hadn’t been better.

So you may be asking, ‘what are the critical drivers in my business?’ Firstly it’s important to keep this really simple by understanding the numbers that impact on the profit that you make.

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A partnership exists between North Yorkshire Police Service and North Yorkshire NHW Association – which incorporates Ryedale NHW – whereby there is a commitment to ensure that the City of York and the County of North Yorkshire remain one of the most safest areas in the country to live, work and visit.

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property by mutual co-operation and communication: and to inform the Police or the CoOrdinator of any local suspicious activity.

But Members of Neighbourhood Watch are not vigilantes and nor do they spend all their time gazing out of windows! Indeed, what NWH does is to encourage neighbours to be less dismissive but more observant and actionorientated as regards what they see happening around them, as manifested in Marton in December when three men were arrested on suspicion of criminal activity after their car - wanted by the Police - was spotted by NHW parked in the village!

NHW Areas can be large (covering a whole village such as Normanby) or they might involve just a few houses, as at Cartoft. Each NHW Scheme is led by a volunteer Co-Ordinator.

These are people who receive Messages from the Police concerning crime activities/

Door step crime is one of the most disturbing, challenging and unwanted criminal activities that we face at present as these door-to-door “salespersons” are often collecting intelligence for future criminal activity.

NHW offers help to vunerable residents with its Nominated Neighbour Scheme that helps them to stop bogus callers – further details of this Scheme and other features, with details of Police surgeries, Community and Police Meetings etc can be found on www.ryedalenhwa. co.uk which contains a tremendous amount of useful information.

So you can see just how wide ranging and beneficial NHW Areas can be and anyone wishing either to join their local NHW Scheme or interested in creating a new NHW Area are invited to call myself on 01751 432811 and I will take matters forward relative to where you live.

Terry Wallis is the Area CoOrdinator for Kirkbymoorside and surrounding villages, having been Co-Ordinator for Marton village for several years – he won the 2013 Ryedale Neighbourhood Watch CoOrdinator of the Year Award.

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ON YOUR PLOT Gain the upper hand now!

Spring should really be on it’s way by the end of this month and there’ll be plenty of jobs to keep you busy on your plot.

Weather permitting the soil should be warm enough to be sowing outdoors in March. Your new seedlings will need all the help that you can give them if they are to flourish so don’t forget the weeding and pest control too!

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• Prepare beds for sowing by raking level when the soil is dry enough.

• Get a supply of containers and fill with compost ready for sowing (supermarket plastic trays containers are handy to reuse for this!)

• Make sure you have all the seeds you need and sort them into the order that you’ll sow them in.

• Plant first early potatoes later in the month.

• Keep on top of the weeding and pest control.

• Sow carrots, peas, parsnips, lettuce and radishes.

There’s no doubt that the weather during the first part of the year lived up to our expectations of a month of extremes - with mild temperatures and homes and gardens hammered by incredible rainfall. Hopefully March should see the weather settling down and spring truly starting to emerge.

Most seed packets give you some guidelines as to which month/or months are best to sow in but personally I think that it’d be a lot more helpful if they gave a little information about the temperature required, not to mention just how long germination is likely to take. Soil temperatures of at least 6º are needed for most seeds - if you don’t want to guess at this you can get a soil thermometer to check. Don’t forget that by using products such as fleece, or cloches, over your beds you can raise the temperature. Some seeds, such as parsnips, are notoriously slow to germinate taking up to 3 weeks for seedlings to appear - a good idea with slow starters like these is to sow quick growing crops such as radishes on either side of the row.

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should be sown at too shallow and they’ll either blow away or be eaten by the birds, too deep and you may bury them alive! Try to space seeds evenly, though if you sow too many you can thin out the weaker seedlings after they appear. Do remember that with many crops it is better to sow just a few and then sow again in a few weeks time to avoid having too many ready to harvest all at once.

As the soil warms up for your new crops so it also warms up nicely for the weeds! Many people prefer organic methods of pest control. Little and often is best - take a quick walk around the veg patch each morning and hand pick any emerging weeds.

Hoeing also works well and if you are careful not to let weeds set seed you’ll avoid a long-term problem. Of course the situation isn’t helped by the fact that your patch is likely to have large amounts of bare soil on it between widely spaced rows at this time of year. Some crops, such as potatoes will obligingly grow to ultimately block out the light and deter weeds, but if you’re really having problems then think about putting down a thick, organic, mulch to cover the bare soil.

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KIRKBYMOORSIDE ENVIRONMENT GROUP

WHY IS A COMMUNITY PROJECT NOT LIKE A BLACKBERRY? ‘It’s always the same few people who do things’ – that’s what they say, isn’t it? Whether it’s InBloom Groups, Summer Fêtes, Scouts, Christmas Fayres, or campaigns about anything from bike tracks and buses to new supermarkets and fracking – if you look at who’s doing most of the work, the same names crop up again and again. Well, thank goodness they do, in a way, because it’s thanks to these stalwarts that most of our local events even happen. The trouble is, though, that it’s so easy for us all to take it unthinkingly for granted, as if Junior Football was something that just turns up effortlessly in September as part of the mystic cycles of nature, like blackberries.

It’s only when Junior Football isn’t available, and you have to set it up for your own kids, that you realise how much work it involves. It’s ironic, too, that the harder you work for your local cause, and the better the result looks, the more outsiders will assume that whatever-it-is is doing fine and doesn’t need their help. Here at Kirkbymoorside Environment Group (KMEG), I think we’re a prime example. I’ve written before – both here and on our website (see link below) about some of KMEG’s work, but I suspect that it all just helps to create an image of us as this great cohort of people all working together like a well-oiled machine doing stuff, whereas actually each project depends heavily on two or three people. So here’s where we get to the nitty-gritty, because we need more people to join in with developing our work! What about being part of our Fruit Pickers project, for example, picking unwanted fruit and turning it into juice and preserves to sell for community fundraising? Or campaigning for a Ryedale cycle trail? Promoting our green energy co-operative? Helping to set up a Community Interest Company for a reborn Moorsbus? Thermal imaging? Litter-picking?

Helping with social media? If you live near Kirkby, please lend us a hand. Pretty please?

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RYEDALE DOG RESCUE After a difficult winter that has seen the rescue stretched to its financial limits in order to rescue as many dogs as possible, spring is almost upon us and our team of volunteers are gearing up for a hectic year of fundraising. As ever we are looking for new volunteers to join us in helping to raise funds, so this year we have organised a volunteers get together on 8th March 11 - 1pm at the WRVS in Pickering. Come and have a cuppa and some cake and find out how you can help us this year.

Without fundraising we cannot help dogs like Millie and Jack below.

DOG OF THE MONTH - MILLIE Millie is a 5 year old rough coated terrier while Jack is a 6 year old smooth coat. They have always lived together and we are reluctant to part them. When taken into the pound Jack had to be treated for an allergic reaction to flea bites which left his skin very sore and resulted in patches of hair loss. He is now much more comfortable and his hair is growing back. Millie is a real busy little girl who loves everyone.

Ryedale Dog Rescue have a strict non-destruction policy, so we will never put a dog down unless our vet tells us that it is necessary and this means they can be with us for some time.

If you would like to find out more about Millie please call Rosie on 07581 324153.

Have a look at the events section at the back of the Handy Mag for details of all our fundraising events this month.

Our motto is “Saving one dog may not change the world, but the world will certainly change for that one dog.”

For more information on the rescue, the dogs we currently have for adoption and how you can help please visit www.ryedaledogrescue.com or join Ryedale Dog Rescue on Facebook.

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I’M SPARTACUS Celia Carr RVN Station House Vets

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y name is Spartacus. I live in Strensall. I am a big, black, handsome and intelligent specimen of the feline species.

I strut about the streets gaining respect everywhere I go, but I have a secret!

I was not always called Spartacus, until recently I have gone by the name ‘Mish Mish’ cruelly shortened by my owner to Mishy Moo and sometimes-even MOO MOO!!!!!

Imagine my embarrassment when she summonsed me loudly from the back door, cooing ‘Mishy moooOOOOHHHh, where are yooOOOUUUUu? MOOOOOEEEEY!’ I would be happily strutting my stuff showing everyone what a fine specimen I was, when all of a sudden I would hear that! In horror I was forced to look around me and see who was about, if I was lucky, there was nobody and I could make a mad dash for the house before anyone realised she was talking to me. Other times I was less lucky and I would have to casually saunter around the cul-de -sac pretending she wasn’t referring to me, whilst looking accusingly at the other cats as though they were the one with the stupid name and hoping to goodness she would not come out of the house and TOUCH ME. Often by the time I had wandered around nonchalantly waiting for the coast to clear I’d get home to find the other cats had eaten all MY dinner.

Thankfully we recently moved to a house with cat flaps so I can come and go as I please and no longer need to be called. As a result I am now introducing myself to the new neighbours as Spartacus.

A down side to the move is that I have lost my six other dinners that I used to receive daily from our old neighbours, much to the relief of my owner. I

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love food but my owner says I love food too much and that I need to lose weight. I decided she may be right as I often got a bit stuck in the cat flap which has not been a very pleasant experience as my bottom was open to the elements whilst I tried to manoeuvre myself in a carefree manner so nobody noticed that I was in fact STUCK. As I result I have made a conserted effort over the last couple of months not to eat the other cats dinners and I have tried to be more active and despite licking the empty food bowl longingly, I have lost weight.

This has not gone unnoticed by my owner. As a vet nurse she is never satisfied. First I was fat and needed to diet and now I have lost weight she has shipped me off to Station house Vets, her place of work, to be examined for weight loss!

I do not like cat boxes, nor do I like cars, or being refused breakfast. And I certainly do not like being weighed, prodded, put in a kennel, looked at and having people comment rudely on my weight!

They touched my feet. (A no no in any cats language) checked my blood pressure, took my heart rate, checked my TEMPERATURE which I will not ever ever be having done again, all I will say on that little humiliation was it was far far worse than having my feet touched or getting stuck in the cat flap!

I had blood taken from my neck, urine taken directly from my bladder (I say taken as I did not consent to this). They took blood from my ear by pricking it to check my glucose levels and then palpated my abdomen, (another no touch area).

Apparently I needed a full health check due to my recent weight loss, my age (I’m eight, which is rudely classed as mature) and the fact I’m always searching for food, (I’m hungry and dissatisfied as I’m on a diet!!!)

I spent the rest of the day making my thoughts known and only perked up when I received my belated breakfast.

My owner came bounding in happily to share the good news that I was all healthy and what a clever puss I was for losing weight.

I did not share her enthusiasm for telling me what I already knew. I turned my back on her lifted my tail in the air, gave it a good flick (cat swear word!) and left the room making it absolutely clear I would not forgive her until tea time!

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A GOOD READ

By Kath Bennett

My Autobiography

Mary Poppins

Everyone knows who Alex Ferguson is – controversial, yes, but without doubt the most successful football manager of modern times. On its release, this became one of the fastest selling football books of all time, with fans queuing at midnight to get their hands on a copy. Headlines were made by Ferguson’s pronouncements on the quality of his own players and those who starred for other teams. Shortly afterwards, the book hit the headlines when readers discovered a number of factual errors in the text. Bearing all of that in mind, should you buy a copy?

Have you read Mary Poppins?

I know, you’ve seen the film, but have you read the books on which it is based?

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If you are a Manchester United fan, then the answer is that you probably have one already. If not, what will you get? The book mainly focuses on Ferguson’s last seasons in charge at Old Trafford, and his final year in particular, with some detailed rundowns of key games. In between, there are chapters devoted to memorable friends and adversaries – notably Roy Keane, David Beckham, Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho.

Ferguson tells a good story, and as you might expect, he has a huge stock of anecdotes about his time in charge. He also shows an encyclopaedic knowledge of the game and offers a real insight into the scouting and signing process at a Premier League club.

However, if you have read any of the articles published at the time the book was released, chances are that you have heard the best tales already, and certainly the best lines. The chapter on Keane is a prime example – the argument in the changing room is undoubtedly dramatic, but comes as no real surprise. The now legendary boot-kicking incident with Beckham is equally familiar, and offers no great insight.

I bought this hoping to learn something new about what makes Ferguson tick and how he achieved his phenomenal success. I finished it rather disappointed, feeling that I hadn’t found out a great deal – other than the general message that if Fergie is not always right, then he is 99% of the time. For the fans, a must.

For the general reader, maybe not.

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Admittedly, most of us new to the books will read them with Julie Andrews squarely in our minds and why not?

There will also be moments which are very familiar, such as taking tea with the table in the air and strolling through the paintings with Bert. However because the first book is really a collection of short stories tied together – some of those stories will be delightfully new.

The best thing about Mary Poppins is her capacity to surprise, from her magic medicine bottle to her collection of tales for every occasion. She may be temperamental, but it is easy to see why the children in the story adore her - and young readers will too.

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Ryedale Carers Support and Ryedale Special Families will benefit from £2,000 each following the Lions Club’s Christmas sleigh tour of Helmsley, Kirkbymoorside, Pickering and surrounding villages.

“This is much more money than we ever expected,” said Claire Hall, manager of Ryedale Carers Support. “It will be put to good use in looking after carers and elderly people living alone in Ryedale.”

“An increasing number of them are being encouraged to stay in their own homes so our service is much in demand. Ryedale Carers Support has 129 volunteers helping more than 250 families in Ryedale. You cannot underestimate the impact one volunteer can have on the quality of life of carers and older people in our community, particularly in enabling full-time carers to take a short break and recharge their batteries.”

Lisa Keenan, Resources Manager for Ryedale Special Families, said: “This is fantastic news – an amazing amount of money which will make a huge difference to the local families we support who have children and young adults with disabilities and special needs.

“We will use our £2,000 to help ensure our programme of family activities goes ahead this year to help develop friendships and foster mutual support between families.

“It is one of the most popular areas of our work and sessions are regularly attended by up to 100 parents and children where the whole family can

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enjoy spending time together - including many sporting activities such as swimming, ice skating and outdoor pursuits.”

The Ryedale Lions Santa tour raised nearly £6,500 and the remaining money will be used to support other good causes supported by the Club during the year.

“We are indebted to all those who kindly gave donations on our tour. We are delighted to use the money to support such worthwhile local causes as these. We can confidently say that every penny of the money raised will benefit many of those in our society most in need of it,” said Ryedale Lions President, Vic Hall.

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Committee members Jackie Anderson, Marion Allbury, Jean Simpson, Gordon Clitheroe and Jan Firth

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yedale Cancer Support and Social Group is celebrating eleven years of offering support to people in Pickering and Ryedale who have been affected by cancer, and are launching a new name and logo which better reflect the friendly and social side of its activities.

The group meets on the third Tuesday of the month and from April will move to the relaxed and friendly surroundings of the WRVS Centre, Hungate, Pickering, meeting from 2.15pm to 4.15pm.

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in future and hope to find more volunteers to help us carry this out. We would also welcome donations towards our efforts”.

Although the group is not there to provide medical advice, people can share advice and experiences, and also access a variety of information about different types of cancers from Macmillan Cancer Support. The group is also able to signpost people to relevant support agencies should they need specialist advice or support.

One member of the group said “Having had cancer on two occasions you really appreciate the skill of medical professionals but it is perhaps as important to have a layperson to help you through the experience. It is also essential for your close relatives to be able to discuss their concerns and gain comfort and support when they can feel so alone and helpless”.

Group chair person Jean Simpson said “ We are pleased to be celebrating 11 years of support, friendship and advice to people affected by cancer in Pickering and Ryedale. We welcome new members to the group and our relaxed approach allows them to drop-in to our sessions as they wish. Although we only meet once each month we plan to hold more sessions

The group will meet at Pickering Library from 10.30am to 12.30pm on the Tuesday 18 February and 18 March then move to the WRVS Centre, Hungate, Pickering on Tuesday 15 April from 2.15pm to 4.15pm.

For more information please come to one of our sessions or email: peterja66@yahoo. co.uk

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Formed in 2006, we are an independent, successful, friendly walking group with over 80 members. Most of our walks are in the Ryedale, Whitby, Scarborough areas but we do go further afield and new members are always welcome.

If you would like come on a “taster walk” please telephone or e-mail the walks coordinator Phil on: 01751 476380 phil@yorkshirewalker.co.uk.

Weekend walks can vary between around 6 and 13 miles in length so check your ability and look at the ascent and grading (Easy, Moderate or Challenging).

To view the programme see www.ryedalewalking. com. Annual subscription is £5 for 2014 which helps offset our expenses and keep the website going. Our group is affiliated to the Ramblers and we hold civil liability insurance to help protect our leaders and members.

The social side of our group is important with BBQs and meals. Members of our group enjoy a 10% discount from local walking shop Trailblazer in Pickering and we are also a member of the Walking Partnership initiative with Ramblers Holidays, where there are incentives for both the member and our group should you book a holiday with the company.

See www.ryedalewalking.com for more details. www.thehandymag.co.uk • 01653 690859 • 65

14, 15, 16 MARCH 2014. THE MILTON ROOMS, MALTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE

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he Yorkshire Cajun & Zydeco Festival is fast establishing itself in the calendar for enthusiasts from all over Britain and Europe. It is also introducing this fabulous Louisiana music, dance and entire culture to a local public who may otherwise not come across one of the best kept secrets of the music and dance world.

After two highly successful festivals, this year’s promises to be bigger and better still with great bands, dance and music workshops and Cajun food. Plus, new for this year, the chance to experience an authentic Louisiana Mardi Gras celebration as the Milton Rooms will be transformed on the Sunday (16th March) with banners, bunting and beads and festivalgoers will be encouraged to dress up and wear costumes and masks!

The line-up of live bands is now complete: Visiting us from Europe is fabulous young Dutch band - FRONT ROW ZYDECO. After their brilliant performance last year, Phil Underwood brings his band COLIN AND THE CRAWFISH back to Yorkshire.

British Cajun & Zydeco star Gavin Lewery makes his debut at our festival with two of his bands LITTLE EASY and CHANKY CHANK. Returning again is our very own local band THE WANDERING ACES. Performing on our special Mardi Gras Sunday we have the highly visual and entertaining ROUGH CHOWDER. Finally, something of a scoop, making their UK festival debut – a brand new Cajun band from Scotland we have BLUEBELL CAJUN DANCE BAND. Once again a ‘star’ of the festival will be the Milton Rooms itself, with its great sprung dance floor and plenty of room for dancers and those who like to sit and watch the bands and the dancing.

Full details of bands, programme and anything else you may want to know can be found on the website www.yorkshirecajun.com or telephone 07786 040734 66 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

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RYEDALE • MARCH 2014 • ISSUE 97

CINEMA 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE

Your Local Hi Tech 3D Cinema

Release date 7 March

The sea is the battlefield as Greek General Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge against the Persian forces, led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes and Artemisia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.

MUPPETS MOST WANTED Release date 28 March

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The entire Muppets gang embark on a global tour but somehow find themselves embroiled in an international crime caper led by the World’s Number 1 criminal who just happens to look a lot like Kermit the Frog!

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER Release Date 26 March

As Captain America tries to adapt to his place in the modern world, a threat from his past puts the world at risk again.

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Due to local demand the NWR (National Women’s Register) has just formed its 409th group in Malton and Norton. NWR is a national network of local groups and individual members who enjoy lively discussion and conversation, both serious and light-hearted.

We are a friendly group who meet fortnightly.

Examples of topics to be discussed: ‘Different wedding traditions around the world’ and ‘Poverty in the 21st century’. We also review books and are planning theatre and art gallery trips.

If you are interested in making new friends find out more about this national organisation at www.nwr.org.uk or email: office@nwr.org.uk

Can you help Sight Support?

Local charity, Sight Support Ryedale has teamed up with national charity, British Wireless for the Blind to provide specially designed radios for blind people in the local area.

The charities are now appealing for local people to help out as volunteers, delivering and setting up the radios in the recipients’ homes. The voluntary role will consist of visiting the blind or partially sighted people in their homes, setting up their new radio and providing instruction and support in using the radio.

The role will entail around two visits per month and full training, along with expenses will be provided.

For more information, please contact Sophie Jones at British Wireless for the Blind on 07540 724063 or e-mail sophie@blind.org.uk

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WHAT’S ON: Local events in Ryedale. rugby players with a shared sense of spirit, camaraderie and competitiveness, a truly unique and compelling phenomenon harnessed for the benefit of many charitable causes.

This year we are proudly supporting MS-UK and Yorkshire Cancer Research. Visit xvveterans.org or Facebook (xvveterans) for more details.

YORKSHIRE CANCER RESEARCH 28 FEBRUARY Fashion Display

11.30am – 2.30pm. Ladies’ and Children’s’ clothes fashion display and coffee/light lunch at St Mary’s Priory Church Community Centre in aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research.

28 JUNE Midsummer Madness

Have a picnic and listen to music. Further details soon

6 SEPTEMBER Jumble sale

At Sheriff Hutton, in aid of YCR

LIVE BANDS 28 FEBRUARY

7pm at Suddabys, Malton.

The Wood Wars supported by The Straw Fedoras and Declan gough. Tickets £6.

XV VETERANS RUGBY MATCH 1 MARCH ‘Get your Boots On’

At Terrington Hall Preparatory School. Gates open 1pm.

EVERYBODY WELCOME. Refreshments, music, bar, childrens entertainment, warm marquee. Children eat free!

XV Veterans are members of a network of like-minded former

MALTON & NORTON TIDY UP GROUP 2 MARCH ‘Big Tidy Up’

Meet at St Nicholas Street car park. 10am – 12 midday. Bags and litter pickers are provided

by Streetscene but please bring your own gloves and tools.

MALTON MONTHLY MARKET 8 MARCH Milton Rooms and Market

Place. 9am to 3pm. Food stalls, live chef demo, live music Free entry, free parking.

Free tea or coffee with every bakery purchase. Visit www. maltonyorkshire.co.uk for all dates and more information.

RYEDALE SINGING FOR THE BRAIN 6 & 20 MARCH

An informal singing group for people with memory problems and their carers, 1.30pm -3pm.

At the Salvation Army, 40 Wood Street, Norton.

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE MARKET 1 MARCH

Markets open from 10.30am www.hovingham-market.org.uk

BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS 6 MARCH Pickering Memorial Hall 2-4pm and 5-7pm

10 AND 31 MARCH Malton Community Sports Centre 2-4pm and 5-7pm

MALTON & NORTON RAILWAY CLUB 1, 8,15, 22, 29 MARCH Musical Evening

Saturday nights – Live music entertainment from 8.30pm.

3,10,17, 24,31 MARCH Local Charity Bingo Monday nights at 7.30pm

5,12,19, 26 MARCH Whist Drive

Wednesday nights at 7.15pm.

MALTON & NORTON MEMORY CAFÉ 13 MARCH

For people with memory problems and their carers, 2-4pm. Salvation Army, 40 Wood Street, Norton

PICKERING MEMORY CAFÉ 28 MARCH

For people with memory problems and their carers, 2-4pm. WRVS Hungate, Pickering. For more information contact the local Alzheimer’s Society Office on 01723 500958

Please send in your event by email to nicky@thehandymag.co.uk before Tuesday 4th March

WHAT’S ON: Local events in Ryedale.

Box Office open Tues - Fri 10am-2pm Telephone: 01439 771700 The Old Meeting House, Helmsley YO62 5DW

Art Critic Martin Gayford recalls a series of his dialogues with David Hockney, who has been described as the world’s most popular living painter. Hockney emerges as an incisive and original thinker as well as an exceptional artist.

HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE

13, 14 & 15 MARCH 1812 Youth Theatre presents THE DEMON HEADMASTER 7 MARCH An Audience with Jonathan Miller

Jonathan Miller has made a huge impact on British culture through the medium of television, radio, theatre and opera. Straddling the great divide between the arts and the sciences he is a brilliant humorist, a qualified doctor, a practising artist and a renowned director.

As a creator of the seminal comedy revue Beyond the Fringe Jonathan’s writing helped launch the careers of Peter Cook, Dudley Moore and Alan Bennett.

8 MARCH Aireborough Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents THE MIKADO

The most popular Gilbert and Sullivan opera ever written.

This opera has delighted audiences for more than a century and represents both Gilbert and Sullivan at the height of their talents.

21 MARCH A Bigger Message CONVERSATIONS WITH DAVID HOCKNEY

Strange things happen at Lloyd and Harvey Hunter’s school. A group of friends take a stand against the actions of their Headmaster, who wants to take over the world, and when their new foster sister Dinah arrives she wants to find out why... but can she escape the Demon Headmaster? An un-missable production featuring both Youth Theatre groups.

16 MARCH Seabright Productions presents JULIE MADLY DEEPLY

Dame Julie Andrews is a showbiz legend. This charming yet cheeky cabaret takes an engaging look at fame and fandom through the eyes and voice of award-winning singer, West End actress and Fascinating Aïda star SarahLouise Young, named by Time Out as one of London’s Top Ten cabaret performers.

16 MARCH WORKSHOP TRANSFORM WITH FELT

10am - 4pm Create a beautiful cushion cover from an old knitted sweater.

22 MARCH Comedy Store Management Proudly presents TOM WRIGGLESWORTH: UTTERLY AT ODDS WITH THE UNIVERSE

Sony Award Winner, Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee, Chortle & Time Out Award winner and Star of Radio 4 and BBC 2. Tom takes an emotional journey exploring his profound relationship with his Grandad and comes to understand fully the influence he has had on his life. Suitable for over 16’s.

23 MARCH North Star Series THE KALEIDOSCOPE SAXOPHONE QUARTET

3pm, followed by tea This quartet makes use of the diverse talents of its members, creatively combining musical performance, composition and film. This group is one of the winners of this year’s June Emerson Wind Music Launchpad Prize.

27 MARCH Dyad Productions in association with TTI

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presents AUSTEN’S WOMEN

Thirteen of Jane Austen’s heroines come to life in this bold revisiting of some of literature’s most celebrated works.

29 MARCH CHRIS HELME

Returning to one of his favourite venues as part of a major tour - with a full band - Chris brings songs from his widely-praised album The Rookery with classic favourites in the mix as well as songs from his forthcoming album.

PICKERING PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP

THE MILTON ROOMS 14, 15 & 16 March Yorkshire Cajun & Zydeco Festival

This year’s Festival promises to be bigger and better still with great bands, dance and music workshops and Cajun food PLUS new, this year, the chance to experience an authentic Louisana Mardi Gras celebration on Sunday 16th March. Festival goers are encouraged to dress up and wear costumes and masks.

22 MARCH Table Top Sale and Grand Prize Draw

At the Parish Hall, Hallgarth, Pickering 9:30am - 12:30pm We have a fantastic prize draw with tickets on sale in playgroup and in local businesses now!

Three great family day out prizes to be won!

1st prize - Two Day Tickets to Flamingo Land, 2nd prize Family day out on the NYMR for 2 adults and 4 children, 3rd Prize - Two children’s entries into Creepy Crawlies adventure play (York) Cake stall, Bacon Sandwiches, Refreshments, Prize Draw to take place at 12 noon. Tables £7. Contact Amy Hadden to book your table amylhadden@ hotmail.com or 07968187610 Or see a member of staff in playgroup (Sell anything on your table from Household clear out items to crafts or gifts) Set up from 8:30am, clear out for 1pm

21 MARCH BEERTOWN

FLAXTON GARDENING CLUB 17 MARCH Meeting

Speaker - Sjaak Kastelijn on Increasing Wildlife in the Garden Sjaak will explain how it is not necessary to live in a field-like garden to increase wildlife. Also he will speak of the different rhythms in the garden.

Indoor meetings are held in Flaxton Village Hall and commence at 7.30 pm. Visitors are always welcome. Entry charge at the door (£1 for members and £2 for nonmembers).

There is a small raffle at every indoor meeting.

Malton re-asserts its beer credentials and embraces the beer revolution with the launch of the first BEERTOWN event, carrying its brewing tradition into the 21st century and bringing to town some truly outstanding ales.

29 MARCH Arts, Crafts & Collectables Fair Handmade crafts, collectables and more at our monthly fair.

9am - 3pm Box Office: 01653 600 048 Venue Hire: 01653 696 240 The Milton Rooms, Market Place, Malton, YO17 7LX

RYEDALE FILM SOCIETY 30 MARCH Film showing “Therese Desqueyroux”

7.30pm at Friends Meeting House, 19 Castlegate, Pickering, YO18 7AX. Contact Alison Lawson on 01751 472827 or email rfs@ peebles8.freeserve.co.uk

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SHERIFF HUTTON JUMBLIES 22 MARCH Jumble Sale

2 -4 pm at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall. Jumble sale in aid of Treasure Chest

DERWENT DIGGERS 3 MARCH Annual general meeting and talk

7.30pm at Norton Trinity Methodists’ Hall, Plum Street, Norton Annual General Meeting followed by an illustrated talk by noted local garden designer John Plant charting the development of his own garden at Rewela Cottage.

2014/2015 programme will be available at this meeting. Annual subscription £6

MALTON & NORTON FAIRTRADE 1 MARCH Craft Fair

Gifts, crafts, cards, decorations and full range of fairly traded goods. 10am - 4pm Friends Meeting House, Greengate, Malton. Come and support Third World producers and our Fairtrade Town.

MALTON MUSEUM 15 FEBRUARY – 31 MAY Exhibition – Windows to the past A glimpse into the history of Malton and Norton through images and artefacts of everyday life.

19 MARCH Tea and Hidden Treasures Enjoy tea and cakes at The Hidden Monkey Café in the

Market Square Malton and listen to our expert share knowledge of a fascinating object chosen from the museum’s collection.

2.30pm-4pm. £4 per person ( Max 12 people). Contact Helen at Hidden Monkey or Margaret on 01653 696563

WEA PICKERING 7 MARCH Friday Talk

Kate Giles (University of York) “The Pickering Church Wall Paintings”. 7.30 pm at the Friends Meeting House, Castlegate, Pickering. No fee, but a donation of £2 helps to cover cost.

15 MARCH Day School

Tutor: David Clark - The Romans are coming! 10.00 am at the Memorial Hall, Mill Suite, Potter Hill, Pickering.

1.30 - 4.00 pm. at Cawthorn Camps. A packed lunch may be eaten at the Memorial Hall or lunch can be held in local cafes.

Walking boots or stout shoes are advisable. Fees: £20.

KIRKBYMOORSIDE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB 01751 432252/432086

1 MARCH Dave Bryan 8 MARCH Ken Durrans 9 MARCH Quiz night 15 MARCH Bill Alexander 22 MARCH Texas Gun 29 MARCH The Cadillacs Harmonia Choir and the Kirk Theatre. Tickets £6 available from TV House or the Box Office 01751 474833. Doors open at 6:45pm, curtain 7:30pm

HARMONIA LADIES CHOIR 1 MARCH Concert

7.30pm at St Michael’s Church Malton. Tickets £7.00 to include light refreshments. Raffle Tickets available from Romey Willis 01653 694289

15 MARCH Concert

A joint Fundraiser in aid of

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP 11 MARCH Open meeting

2 - 3.30pm at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall. An opportunity to share any documents,

Do you run a local club? Do you have an event in March or April?

memories of Sheriff, and to view archives. £2 with refreshments.

Contact Meg Ashbridge on 01347 878136 or Margaret Thompson on 01347 878465

a member: £40 per year for 9 lectures or for an individual lecture: £10. Please ring Emma Bradford 01845 523766

28 MARCH Fundraising Event

IT taster sessions

Sheriff Hutton Village Hall - “Treasures of Sheriff”.

Speaker John Hendry 7.30pm. Admission £5 with refreshments.

MALTON LIBRARY 9 APRIL Baby Day at Malton Library

10am-2pm. Fun events including, stories, music, baby massage, baby yoga and crafts.

Advice on parenting, childcare, road safety, adult learning courses and parents returning to work. Email: victoria.allan@ northyorks.gov.uk or telephone: 01609 536126.

HELMSLEY DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY 3 MARCH A Lecture by Sian Walters - “El Greco and Toledo”

Sian Walters is a specialist in 15th and 16th Century Italian painting and lectures at the National Gallery and Surrey University. There is an exhibition in Toledo on El Greco in 2014 Monthly lectures on many topics, all at Helmsley Arts Centre. Oct – July. To become

HELMSLEY LIBRARY The sessions are for complete beginners or those who have a little knowledge but want to learn more. The sessions are free but booking is essential.

Places are available on the following dates:

THURSDAY 6 MARCH 2pm - 4pm

THURSDAY 20 MARCH 2pm - 4pm

THURSDAY 3 APRIL 2pm - 4pm

THURSDAY 17 APRIL

Everyone is welcome, all you need is a love of dogs, lots of enthusiasm and the odd great idea or two!

21 MARCH

Bingo at Old Malton

22 MARCH

Come and visit us at Pets at Home, Clifton Moor

23 MARCH Fun Dog Show

Old Malton Memorial Hall – Everyone welcome!

Please call Rosie if you would like to find out more on 07581 324153.

To find out more about us and the dogs we currently have for adoption please visit our website www.ryedaledogrescue. com.

2pm - 4pm.

For more information, please contact Helmsley library on 0845 034 9527 or email helmsley.library@northyorks. gov.uk.

CHANTICLEER SINGERS

RYEDALE DOG RESCUE 8 MARCH Coffee morning

Wells Lane, Malton

8 MARCH

11am – 1pm. Be a fundraising volunteer and help us to save more dogs lives. Join us at the WRVS centre, Pickering.

28 MARCH Concert - All Kinds of Everything

7.30pm at The Kirk Theatre, Pickering. Our concert includes theatrical gems, songs from well-loved musicals, and favourite songs from the popular repertoire. Keyboard - Geoffrey Coffin.

29 MARCH

7.30pm at Sheriff Hutton Village Hall.

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NORTON SCOUTS 29 MARCH Pea and Pie Quiz

HOWSHAM MILL 3 – 9 MARCH Climate Week

The Climate Week Challenge is the biggest environmental competition in Britain, backed by major organisations such as the National Association of Head teachers and Girl guiding UK. It helps develop knowledge of sustainability, and skills of innovation and working to a deadline. It is completely free and requires no preparation. At Howsham Mill we will be working with schools throughout the week and then display the work completed at the weekend.

If you are a school and are interested in taking part on either the 5th or 7th March please email Jen Wakefield on edu.howshammill@gmail.com.

13 MARCH Angela Cole - Willow sculpture: Chickens Using buff willow and 3-D techniques create a sculptural chicken. As much art as craft, this is an introduction to creating shapes and infilling weaves. Please bring sharp secateurs.

(Maximum: 8 People). Price of the course is £15 (inc. materials). To book on this course please email Jen Wakefield on jw.howshammill@gmail. com.

22 MARCH Belinda Noda & Leonie Willett - Spring Equinox

A Howsham Community Quilt will be worked on during every session. A range of different skills will be demonstrated and practiced, from reverse appliqué to embroidery and patchwork.

You will make a sample to take home and also contribute your inspirations and handwork to the Community Quilt. A seasonal craft-work can also be made on the day.

Quilt: Hare & Spiral theme. Craft: Colourful Flags—people can make their own individual designs or you can use templates given by the workshop leaders. These can be hung on trees with ribbons.

(Maximum: 12 people) To book on to this course please email Jen Wakefield on jw.howshammill@ gmail.com. The cost of the course is £10.

In aid of 1st Norton Scout Group. At the Scout Hut, Howe Road, Norton 7pm. Teams of 4.

Raffle. Bring your own drinks.

KIRK THEATRE 15 MARCH Harmonia Choir

7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets £6

28 MARCH The Chanticleer Singers

7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets £10/£7 concessions

4 APRIL Counterfeit Abba

7.30pm. Doors open at 6.30pm. Tickets £12 Telephone the Box Office on 01751 474833 or email: info.pickeringmusicalsociety@gmail.com

BIG TIDY UP 2014 SUNDAY 2nd MARCH

IS OUR ANNUAL BIG TIDY UP EVENT (Meet Malton/Norton) 10.00am - 12.00pm For Norton we meet in St Nicholas Street car park. For Malton we meet in Water Lane car park (opposite Yates’) So if you would like to come and join us and do your bit for YOUR community we would be very pleased to see you.

Bags and litter pickers are provided by Streetscene (Ryedale District Council) but please bring your own gloves and tools. *MEET AFTER THE PICK IN THE YARD MALTON for a coffee and a chat*

KEEP BRITAIN TIDY

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RYEDALE • MARCH 2014 • ISSUE 97 ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES CELL GROUPS

Contact Kate Giles on 01653 628739 or Tim & Clare Rowe on 01653 628555.

CLAXTON & SAND HUTTON KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Contact Rachel: 07970956022.

CONNECTIONS CRAFT CLUB

For women - all levels of experience. Contact Ruth: 01751 474291.

DERWENT DIGGERS GARDENING CLUB Contact 01653 697845

EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD RYEDALE BRANCH

Contact Janet on 01751 473875.

HAXBY & WIGGINTON FLOWER CLUB

MARTON & NORMANBY GARDENING CLUB Contact: 01751 433105.

MALTON & NORTON NATIONAL WOMEN’S REGISTER

VALE OF PICKERING ART CLUB

Contact John Howard: john. howard1@btinternet.com or see www.rotary-ribi.org.

Contact Wendy: 01751 475412.

MALTON & NORTON ROTARY CLUB

MALTON BRIDGE CLUB

Contact: 01653 693501 or 01653 693553.

MALTON COUNTRY QUILTERS

Contact Sandra 01944 759240

MALTON LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB

Contact Cath Taylor on 01653 692601.

NEWBRIDGE PARK GROUP

HOPE CENTRAL COFFEE HOUSE

NORTH YORKSHIRE SNAPPERS

KIRKBYMOORSIDE & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB Visit www.kirkbymoorsidecamera-club.co.uk

KIRKBYMOORSIDE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

if you are interested in becoming part of the committee or helping out at the yearly show, please contact Laura or Neil Cawood on 01751 431220.

LACEMAKING CLASSES

Contact Irene on 01757 288656

MALTON & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB

Contact: 01653 619181 or 01653 628982 or www.maltoncameraclub.co.uk

MALTON & DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB

Contact Maggie, Secretary on 01653 698741.

Full details on www.ryedalewalking.com or email phil@yorkshirewalker.co.uk, or telephone 01751 476380.

Contact: www.nwr.org.uk email: office@nwr.org.uk | 0845 4500287

Contact Janet Pepper on 01347 823601 E-mail office@elimryedale.net or hopecentral@elimryedale. net. or phone (01653) 697796. www.elimryedale.net or www. hopecentral.info G Force Childrens Club (Ages 7-11) on a Wednesday during term time 5.30-7pm (cost 50p per session).

Stepping Stones Parents and Tots Group Tuesday during Term Time, session 1 10-11.30am and session 2 12.45-2.15pm (free).

X:Talk Youth ages 11-16 Every Tuesday during term time 7.30-9pm and every Friday during term time for a drop in 4-6pm (both free).

Young at Heart For those in their twilight years which runs the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 12 noon (cost is £3 which includes lunch).

RYEDALE WALKING GROUP

For more information: www. newbridgepark.org

For more information and to register go to www.meetup.com/ North-Yorkshire-Snappers.

PICKERING & DISTRICT FLOWER GROUP Contact Val on 01751 472902

PICKERING EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEERING MODEL SOCIETY

Contact: 01751 474291 or visit www.peems.co.uk

PICKERING SCRABBLE CLUB Contact Wendy on 01751 475412

PICKERING CREATIVE WRITING GROUP Contact Hilary Jenkins 01751 417946 for more information.

POTTER HILL CINEMA

Contact: 01751 474291 or visit www.facebook.com/PotterHillCinema.

ROCK IT YOUTH CLUB & MUSIC NIGHTS

Ages 11years plus.

Contact Ruth on 01751 474291.

Contact Renee: 01751 431834

THORNTON LE DALE SCRABBLE CLUB YORK RAMBLERS

For information about our local group see yorkramblers.org. uk. Further information about weekend walks is on eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk or phone Vera on 01904-628134. We look forward to seeing you.

ADVICE & SUPPORT AGE UK RYEDALE

Age UK Scarborough & District Knit and Natter Group.

For more information please contact Ketyn Jepson at Age UK in Scarborough : 01723 379058 or ketyn@ageukscarborough.org

CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICE

Contact: 01723 356060

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU, RYEDALE Contact: 08444 111444.

FRIENDS OF THE CROFT

Contact Maureen: 01944 758448.

HOME-START RYEDALE

Support for families with children under the age of 5. Contact: 01653 693551.

HOPE DEBT ADVICE

A FREE, confidential debt advice service. Tel: 01653 692616

MALTON CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICE Contact: 01723 356060.

NEXT STEPS

Contact our Support Officer, Mrs Ward: 01653 695310.

RYEDALE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

www.ryedalenhwa.co.uk Bickley/Ebberston/Yedingham: e-mail to Tony Calvert at bandycal@googlemail.com Helmsley: email to Eric Dunstone at ericdunstone@btinternet.com Kirkbymoorside: email Terry Wallis at ekirkbymoorsidenhw@ hotmail.co.uk Malton: email Steve Law at steve. ebberston@btinternet.com Pickering: email Susan Mansfield at susan.mansfield@hotmail.co.uk

RYEDALE SPECIAL FAMILIES

121 Town Street, Old Malton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7HD. Contact: 01653 699000.

RYEDALE STROKE GROUP Contact 01653 628620

RYEDALE TALKING MAGAZINE Contact Val: 01751 476499.

RYEDALE VOLUNTARY ACTION

Contact: 01653 600120 or email: post@rva-cvs.org.uk or visit www.ryedaleva.org.uk.

SAMARITANS OF SCARBOROUGH Contact: 01723 368888 or 08457 90 90 90 or email www. samaritans.org.uk.

SCARBOROUGH AND RYEDALE CARERS RESOURCE

Information about where carers can find help and support.

Contact: 01723 850155.

SIGHT SUPPORT RYEDALE

Contact: 01653 698860 or email sightsupportryedale@ btconnect.com or visit www. sightsupportryedale.org.

THE ENCEPHALITIS SOCIETY

Admin line : 01653 692583.

Support Line 01653 699599.

Email : mail@encephalitis.info

WRVS

Contact: 01653 694595.

Ryedale’s resource centre run for and by people with mental health problems.

Contact 01653 690854.

Contact Alison Lawson on 01751 472827 or Frank Rock on 01751 477 484.

New venue: Trinity Methodist Church in Norton 2-4pm Tel : 01653 694251

BORDER COLLIE RESCUE

Contact: 0800 9805907.

RYEDALE DOG RESCUE

RYEDALE CROQUET

RYEDALE FILM SOCIETY

RYEDALE FORUM 50+

Contact Membership Secretary Danny on 01751 474464 or Anna: 01944 759123.

RYEDALE FRIENDSHIP GROUP

Contact Peter Ashton on 01751 473715 or Sue Hall on 01751 474181.

RYEDALE NATURIST CLUB

Contact: 07528409332 or www. ryedalenaturistclub.co.uk.

RYEDALE MEN TOGETHER

Contact 01944 758807 or eddie. james@cvmen.org.uk.

RYEDALE SCOTTISH DANCE GROUP

Contact Sheila: 01751 473924

PARKINSON’S DISEASE SOCIETY

RELATE

RYEDALE & DISTRICT MENCAP Contact Sue Hollows: 07557868142

RYEDALE BRANCH OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION

Contact Secretary, John Paul: 01751 431793

RYEDALE CARERS SUPPORT

Contact Claire or Annette: 01751 432288 or email: enquiries@ ryedalecarers.org.uk or visit www.ryedalecarers.org.uk

RYEDALE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS BRANCH

The Hungate Centre, open from 9am to 5pm Mon to Fri.

ANIMALS Contact: 0845 6044941 or visit www.bordercollierescue.org.

Contact: 07581 324153 or visit www.ryedaledogrescue.com.

RYEDALE & SCARBOROUGH CATS WELFARE

Please contact Margaret Hill on 01723 865829 or email RSCWCats@hotmail.co.uk

YORKSHIRE COAST DOG RESCUE Contact: 0758 3269614 or visit www.yorkshire-coast-dogrescue.com.

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NATURE & ENVIRONMENT GREEN DRINKS

Informal get-together of people interested in the future of mankind and the planet.

Contact 01653 696748.

MALTON AND NORTON TIDY GROUP

Meet on the first Sunday of the month - Malton one month (meet Water Lane car park), Norton the next (meet St Nicholas Street car park), 10:00am to Noon.

NATIONAL TRUST - RYEDALE

Contact Janet: 01653 693638 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ ryedalecentre.

PICKERING IN BLOOM

Contact Eileen: 01751 477799

RYEDALE LETS

Contact Ruth: 01653 694866.

FUNDRAISING MALTON & NORTON HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS Supporting Malton Hospital.

Contact: 01653 698183.

HISTORY AMPLEFORTH & DISTRICT HISTORIAL SOCIETY

We meet about four times a year in Ampleforth Village Hall at 7.30.

Cost of £2.50 which includes refreshments. All welcome Contact No. 01439 788824.

Our next meeting is on Wednesday 9th April - Yorkshire Film Archive presented by Graham Relton. This will include local Village and town footage & a portion covering World war one. which is having it’s Centenery this year.

APPLETON LE MOORS HISTORY GROUP Visit appletonlemoorshistory. btck.co.uk/ for more details or contact Jim on 01751 417160 ROSEDALE HISTORY SOCIETY. Contact: 01751 417071 or visit rosedale.ryedaleconnect.org. uk or email rosedalehistory@ hotmail.co.uk.

RYEDALE FAMILY HISTORY GROUP

Contact Janice: 01653 628952

SHERIFF HUTTON HISTORY GROUP

Please contact Margaret Thompsom 01347 878465 for further details.

MUSIC & THEATRE AMPLEFORTH COMMUNITY CHILDREN’S CHOIR 76 • info@thehandymag.co.uk

Find out more at www.ampleforthchildrenschoir.co.uk or ring 01439 788481

FRIENDS OF CATHEDRAL MUSIC Contact local Representative: 01653 618479.

HARMONIA LADIES CHOIR

Contact Alison Davis on 01944 758028

MALTON & NORTON MUSICAL THEATRE (MNMT)

Contact Chairman, Ian: 07988 740274 or email ian.goring@ btinternet.com. www.maltonandnortonmusicaltheatre.org.uk

476283.

YORKSHIRE CAJUN

Wednesday at 8.00pm at the Blue ball Inn, Newbiggin, Malton.

Contact John 07786040734.

Website: www.yorkshirecajun. com

PLAYGROUPS AMPLEFORTH PRESCHOOL GROUP

POTTER HILL PLAYGROUP

Rear of Methodist Church, Potter Hill, Pickering. Contact Helen: 01751 477833.

RILLINGTON PLAYGROUP Contact: 07704 289080

SINNINGTON PRESCHOOL

Contact: 01751 431465 or 07799 727656 email: info@sinnpreschool.org.uk or visit: www. sinnpreschool.org.uk.

Meet Tuesdays 9.30 - 11.30 in Ampleforth village hall.

See netmums or contact Heather 01347868306.

SWINTON PLAYGROUP

Contact Catherine: 01653 619304.

MALTON WHITE STAR BAND

BROOKLYN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP

Contact Jennie Smith 07906 498362 or Nicola Clarke (01653) 648325.

NOMADS PRODUCTIONS

BULMER TEA & TOTS

Contact Mrs C Payne, Manager: 01751 474345.

CHATTERBOX PLAYGROUP

Saville Street Methodist Church, Malton.

MALTON DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR

Contact Secretary David Ackroyd on 01944-758693 or Chairman Tom Todd on 01653-692362.

Contact Bandmaster, Cliff Hicks: 01653 693599.

Contact Pat: 01653 690350 or visit www.nomads-productions. co.uk.

PICKERING ACOUSTIC MUSIC

Contact Alison: 01751 472827 or Martin: 01751 475644

PICKERING MUSICAL SOCIETY

Visit www.pickeringmusicalsociety.co.uk. Contact Linda, Publicity Manager: 01751 471553 or email pickeringmusical society@ hotmail.co.uk

RYEDALE CHORAL

Contact Grahame: 01723 850640 or Jim: 01751 431945.

RYEDALE SCOTTISH DANCE GROUP

Please contact Sheila Barnes 01751 473924 or 07741493360

THE RYEDALE WIND BAND

BARTON LE WILLOWS PLAYGROUP

THORNTON DALE PRESCHOOL

Meet in Bulmer Village Hall every Tues 10–11.30am.

TOTS PLAY & PRAISE

Village Hall, Barker’s Lane, Snainton. Contact Janet: 0776 5557020.

FIRESTATION PRESCHOOL

Sheepfoot Hill, Castlegate, Malton. Contact: 01653 694768.

HELMSLEY TODDLER GROUP

Meet Mondays during term time. 9.30 - 11.30 in Helmsley Methodist Chapel.

See netmums for contact details.

LANGTON PLAYGROUP

Contact: Helen: 01653 699667, 07866 819556 or Julie: 01653 658057.

LEAVENING TODDLER GROUP

Contact Paula: 07504821580.

LEAVENING CP SCHOOL MUMS & TOTS GROUP.

Contact Wilson Hepplestone on 01723 859733, wilsonhepplestone@wilsonh.plus.com or at www.ryedalejazz.co.uk

LITTLE STARS STAY & PLAYGROUP

STAMFORD BRIDGE SINGERS

Contact by email: info@stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk or visit www. stamfordbridgesingers.co.uk

STAPE SILVER BAND

Contact Mike, Band Master: 01751 472224.

SWINTON EXCELSIOR BRASS BAND

The Band Room, Middle Street, Swinton. Contact Steve on 01653 696417 or visit www. swinton-band.org

THE CHANTICLEER SINGERS

Contact Musical Director: 01904 706437.

THIXENDALE SINGERS

Call Ali on 01377 288429

THORNTON LE DALE PLAYERS Contact Mr J Walker: 01751 475001 or Mr G Hunt: 01751

TERRINGTON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP

Contact: 07792 369468 (session times only)

Contact Robert Coates on 01751 469116 or e-mail theryedalewindband@gmail.com.

RYEDALE JAZZ CLUB

The Reading Rooms, Main Street, Swinton. Contact: 01653 695020 or 07879 834975.

Call 01653 658313 for more detail.

Contact: 01751 474963 or email donnafirth2004@yahoo.co.uk.

SCOUTS & GUIDES 1ST MALTON SCOUTS

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. Contact Roger: 01653 696789 or 07950 558216.

1ST NORTON SCOUTS

Beavers, Cub Scouts, Scout & Explorers. Contact Ian Appleby: 01653 694900.

1ST VALE OF PICKERING SCOUTS

Beavers, cubs, scouts & explorers. Contact Ray: 01751 476918.

RILLINGTON & DISTRICT SCOUT GROUP Meeting in Settrington- Cubs & Scouts. Contact Liz Hinde: 01944 758328

RYEDALE BROWNIES AND GUIDES

LUTTONS LITTLE LADYBIRDS PLAYGROUP

www.girlguiding.org.uk Contact Alison Hutchinson, Division Commissioner for Ryedale Girlguides 01653 690253

MUMS & TOTS

Contact Mererid Hunt: 01653 690992.

For further information contact school on 01944 738232.

Contact Carole: 01653 694891.

PICKERING PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP (HALLGARTH)

SCOUTING IN RYEDALE

SOCIETIES

Parish Hall, Hallgarth, Pickering, YO18 7AW. Contact: 07910147095.

PICKERING WORKING MEN’S CLUB

PLAY & LEARN

HELMSLEY & DISTRICT ROTARY CLUB

Held at Sherburn CE Primary School. Contact 01944 710282.

Mondays 9.30am - 11.30am.

Term time only. £1 per adult and child. 50p extra per additional child. All children 0-5 years very well welcome, accompanied by parent or carer.

Southgate, Pickering YO18 8BL tel: 01751 473534 www.helmsleyrotary.org

MALTON & NORTON RAILWAY CLUB Contact: 01653 698537

MALTON WI

Meet every 4th Thursday in the community rooms at the

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01653 693682 / www.brooklynjfc. co.uk.

If you are interested in making new friends find out more about this national organisation at www.nwr.org.uk or email: office@nwr.org.uk

RYEDALE U3A

Contact Jean Leggott: 01751 475093.

SINNINGTON PEOPLE’S GUILD

Meet Tuesdays at 7.15pm from Oct to March in Methodist Schoolroom at Sinnington.

VALE OF PICKERING PROBUS CLUB.

Contact David Billett: 01751 472879.

WEA PICKERING BRANCH. Contact Rev. David Clark: 01751 476118 or Oulton Walker: 01751 477597.

WHITE ROSE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION

THE WI FOR AMPLEFORTH, Word Search WASS, OSWALDKIRK AND GILLING.

HESLERTON FOOTBALL CLUB

01653 693598 / driver_edward@ yahoo.co.uk.

HESLERTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

01944 768387 / www.heslertonsport.co.uk

HUTTON LE HOLE BOWLS CLUB

01751 472341 / j.mcdonald229@btinternet.com.

MALTON AND OLD MALTON CRICKET CLUB

01653 692223 / johnandjoyhudson@btinternet.com

MALTON OUTDOOR BOWLS CLUB www.maltonbowlsclub.co.uk

MALTON WHEELERS ROAD CLUB 01653 694571 / www.maltonwheelersrc.co.uk

MARTON SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB 01751 472137

NEWITTS.COM BECKETT FOOTBALL LEAGUE 01751 473348

NORTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB 01653 693241

OLD MALTON & ST MARYS FOOTBALL CLUB

01653 692193 / www.oldmaltonstmarysfc.com

SPORTS CLUBS

01751 472566 / glloyd@pcxinternet.com

AMOTHERBY TABLE TENNIS CLUB

01751 472877 / www.pickeringathletics.co.uk

PICKERING BOWLING CLUB PICKERING CRICKET CLUB

01751 475540 / george.bayes@ btinternet.com

PICKERING TOWN COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CLUB

Seniors - 01944 711448 / “I hear the sounds of melting snow outside every night 01653 696704 / andy@canusherso8@btinternet.com Juniors and with the first faint scent of spring, I remember life nybooks.com - 01653 697724 / www.communiexists” John Geddes

AMPLEFORTH

Contact Josie: 01439 788463.

01751 472091 www.tabletennis365.com/ryedale

01723 859616 / www.nutt@ farmline.com.

PICKERING ATHLETICS CLUB

07530028986 / www.amotherbyandswintonfc.co.uk

RYEDALE SPORTS CLUB

HESLERTON CRICKET CLUB

HESLERTON BOWLING CLUB

For more information contact Jane on 01439-788870 or jh.shoemakers@btinternet.com

AMOTHERBY & SWINTON FOOTBALL CLUB

gate.co.uk/york/juniorpikes.cfc.

Thornton Road, Pickering. Tennis - 01751 473101, Croquet - 01653 694595. Cricket - 01751 476924.

Table Tennis - 01751 472091.

Football - 01751 473390

01944 738632

NATIONAL WOMENS REGISTER

For more information and an application form please contact our membership secretary Peter West at 5, The Paddock, MelmAnswers erby, Ripon HG4 5HW Tel: 01765 640409 email: peterwest33@ 2014 yahoo.co.uk.

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BROOKLYN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

RYEDALE TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE

SCARBOROUGH AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 01751 473348

SETTRINGTON BOWLING CLUB

01653 692522 / maureencroser@ yahoo.co.uk.

SWINTON SPORTS CENTRE

Derek Cuthbertson / 01653 690807

TERRINGTON LAWN BOWLS CLUB

BARTON LE WILLOWS

Contact Jayne: 01653 618255.

FOSTON & THORNTON LE CLAY. Contact Fiona: 01904 468773.

GILLING EAST VILLAGE HALL www.gillingeastvillagehall.org

HOVINGHAM VILLAGE HALL

Tel Janice 01653 628952 www. hovingham.org.uk

KIRBY MISPERTON

Please contact Mrs Edith Collier for further information on 01653668457.

NEWTON ON RAWCLIFFE VILLAGE HALL

Please contact Jenny on 01751 472801

NUNNINGTON VILLAGE HALL

Call Donna Stamp 01439 Puzzle Answers

Contact: 01653 619276 emsg1967-bowls@yahoo.co.uk

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Ms Anstey / 01377 288272

758136 or email mrdenton@ btinternet.com.

RILLINGTON

March 2014 Contact Richard Denton: 01944

THIXENDALE CRICKET CLUB

THORNTON-LE-DALE BOWLING CLUB

HUTTON & CLAXTON CrosswordSAND Contact: 01904 468001.

Joe Wade / 01751 472080 / joewade78 @ hotmail.com

THORNTON-LE-DALE CRICKET CLUB Mr Calvert / 01751 472533 / martin@calvert213.wanadoo. co.uk.

THORNTON-LE-DALE FOOTBALL CLUB Mr Barnes / 01751 475134 / maadi@btinternet.com.

SLINGSBY

Contact Trudy on 01653 628302.

WELBURN VILLAGE HALL

Contact Elaine on 01653 619276

WOMBLETON VILLAGE HALL.

Contact Louise on 01751 432272 or email louise@wombleton.wanadoo.co.uk

THORNTON LE DALE INDOOR BOWLING CLUB

Jean Matthews 01751 475871 / Christine Harrison 01751 473703 / candepickering@tiscali.co.uk

WELHAM BOWLING CLUB MR POOL 01653 699624

WESTOW CRICKET CLUB

Contact us on 01653 690859 or email nicky@thehandymag.co.uk to advertise your local group for free!

01653 658338 / Julie@pricewelford.freeserve.co.uk.

VILLAGE HALLS AISLABY & MIDDLETON

Contact Paul: 01751 475825.

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