Your Local Link Magazine August 2012 by Your Local Link Ltd

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WARM WELCOME We look at ways to make your hallway the star of your home.

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welcome... You could say that our office is full of smutty types – and you’d be right. We can’t print exactly what happened here, but Gini recently caused a ruckus when saying (quite innocently) that her favourite thing began with the letter ‘c’. Nic instantly thought chocolate; baker extraordinaire Rach naturally imagined she meant cake. Lisa and Howard’s minds however are clearly far more lewd, and they gawped at one another in complete shock that the usually professional(ish) Gini had made such a statement. We had to explain to them that she didn’t mean what they thought she meant. It didn’t help when Mim walked into the office and offered around some “hot nuts” (she meant Wasabi peas, by the way). Poor Gini. Gini hasn’t been the only one to be embarrassed this month, though. Some scamp thought it would be funny to post some deodorant to Nic on the

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WARM WELCOME

We look at ways to make your hallway the star of your home.

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The summer of fun continues – the city’s first Medieval Festival will take place this month, and Galtres is finally upon us after months of waiting (not so) patiently. Plus, the Mystery Plays are set to provide us with a fantastic spectacle. Head to pages 12-13 and 20-21 to find out more.

Regulars: 10-11. Hotlist What’s hot this month in the city. 14-15. The way I see it Donna investigates the post-holiday blues (and how souvenir wood carvings can help). 16-17. Horoscopes What’s in your stars? James Christie can tell you. 18-19. Join the club Whatever your interest, there’s a club for you in York.

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Features: From page 59. Delve into our property supplement and find your new dream house, or a local tradesperson or service who can help to spruce up your current one.

24-25. Didn’t they do well! Congratulations are due to some very talented Yorkies. 30-31. Local Sport Report Dan Tait muses over the latest news of the sporting world. 32-41. Health & Beauty We think you look lovely, but should you fancy a touch up and a pamper we’ve got the lowdown. Plus we’ve got ideas and inspiration for your wedding.

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28. We dust off our trainers and find yet another excuse to don our leg warmers – it’s the summer of sport, and there are loads of ways that you can get involved!

42-51. Your Family Howard moves house (with hilarious consequences) and we go all Yorkshire and investigate why we talk funny.

56-58. Motors All the latest news from things that go vroom – most importantly, Kit from Knight Rider might become a reality soon (well, almost).

52-53. Your Pet Cats, dogs, horses? Whatever pet you have there’s bound to be something helpful.

59-72. Property & Interiors SPECIAL! Our special property and interiors supplement has everything you need to find your dream home or spruce up your pad.

54-55. Gadget Guide We dive headfirst into the weird and wonderful world of gadgets.

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Win WIn WIn 8-9. Competitions The gorgeous DAB Digital Radio from Herbert Todd & Son is up for grabs again, plus we’re giving away a family ticket to York Dungeon, and a personalised phone or tablet case in our photography competition. Head to the Health and Beauty section to enter Kuki’s pamper day competition too.

64. Eco Graham from Pond Planet gives us the lowdown on taking care of your fish. 74-82. Gardening We’re praying to the sun god so that you lot can get out in the garden and have fun with these garden games. 83-87. Food & Drink Read our review of Uncle Joe’s diner and have a go at our scrummy cake recipe.

Save some money on your tickets to Galtres Festival quote Locallink767 for £3 off a day ticket, £5.40 off a weekend ticket and £15 off a family weekend ticket! Visit www.galtresfestival.org.uk

93-105. Events & Days Out There’s no chance the kids will be bored this month – not when you have our events section handy! 106-108. Classified – at a glance 109-123. Trades & Services directory 125-128. Jobs, jobs, jobs…

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Win a family ticket to “Look, a digger!” We’ve all heard that excited cry before, and probably blurted it out ourselves at the sight of a bright yellow JCB at the side of the road. Let’s be honest, diggers are exciting. That is why Your Local Link has teamed up with Diggerland to offer you the chance to win a family ticket for four worth £68, allowing free entrance to Diggerland in Castleford or Durham. Diggerland allows both adults and children to go crazy with mechanised madness. There are digger rides and drives, tractor trips, dumper trucks and Landrover safaris. Visit www. diggerland.com For a chance of winning all you have to do is answer this question: What colour is a JCB? Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Diggerland Competition’ to the address on page five – or you can email your answer to info@yourlocallink.co.uk. The competition ends on 17th August, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck!

York’s history is sullied with foul deeds and bloody tales, from the lost Roman legion, to Guy Fawkes and Dick Turpin. There’s no better place to explore our dark past than the York Dungeon, where you can experience live actors, dramatic history and special, terrifying effects. New for 2012, the exhibition ‘Execution: Traitors of York’ will see visitors join the crowds gathered to witness the careless executioner as he shares the gruesome tales of York’s Micklegate Bar. But watch out… there is a traitor amongst you. Will you be next to lose your head? We’ve teamed up with the Dungeon to offer ten lucky gore-lovers the chance to win a family ticket worth £49! For a chance of winning all you have to do is answer this question: What is the name of the new exhibition at York Dungeon? Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘York Dungeon Competition’ to the address on page five – or you can email your answer to info@yourlocallink.co.uk. The competition ends on 17th August, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck!

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Get on the We all love our phones and tablets, so keeping them safe inside a durable cover is very important. But seriously, how dull are most protective covers? Wouldn’t you prefer to wrap your precious gizmo in something a bit more colourful and personalised? MediaDevil can help, with its new range of Grafikcases. By uploading a hi-res photograph to their website you can create your own special phone and tablet case that will be completely unique and original. The great news is that Your Local Link has teamed up with MediaDevil to offer three customisable cases to you, our dear readers. For a chance to win one, all you have to do is get snapping for our photography competition.

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There are three categories: Hidden York - For which entrants must capture a small, relatively unknown detail of York – hidden carvings, secret signs etc. Dynamic York - Something that captures the life and vibrancy of the city. Classic York - A familiar landmark photographed in an interesting way. The winning entries will be printed onto a Grafikcase to fit the phone and tablet of your choice (available models listed below). All photos must be hi-res and taken in a portrait orientation. Cases are available for the iPhone (3G, 3GS, 4 and 4S), iPod Touch (4G and 5G), iPad (2 and 3), Samsung Galaxy (S2 and S3) and the Blackberry Bold 9900. Email your entries (along with your name, address, daytime contact number and choice of phone/tablet model) with ‘MediaDevil Photo Competition’ in the subject line to info@yourlocallink.co.uk. The competition ends on 17th August, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply.

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Read Donna’s book!

Our favourite author Donna Douglas (AKA Donna Hay, who writes a fabulously funny column for us every month) will finally be releasing her new book, The Nightingale Girls, this month – and what’s more, Your Local Link readers can catch the first chapter for free on our website, before it’s published! The book will also be available in all good bookshops as well as Supermarkets and on Amazon. Based in an East End hospital in the 1930s, the novel tells the story of three student nurses, all hailing from very different backgrounds, as they try to learn their craft and jump over the hurdles in their way. We think it’s marvellous, and we’re sure you will too!

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Hello new students! Moving to a new city can be a little bit scary, but there’s no need to worry when you’ve got Your Local Link to guide you! Our lovely roving reporter Katie Thompson has just graduated, so she’s quite the expert on student life in the city. Check out her top tips online on the best places to go for a cracking night out, how to avoid wars with housemates over bags of apples and fun, free places to get cultured in York.

All of us have got that album film of awful photos from our childhood stashed away somewhere. Family members are either decapitated or are transformed into floating heads through no fault of their own, and photos of rooms in a French chalet can turn out to basically be images of a series of windows. Nic’s sister was the guilty party here, circa 1993, in Brittany. She’s never lived it down – but our Helen will be able to escape such ridicule since she went on a one-on-one photography course at Best Side Photography. The course was perfectly tailored to what she needed to learn, and was done in a practical way, taking snaps around the city and learning about composition, exposure control and editing. Now, there’s no stopping her – she has a camera out at every opportunity, and though we’re a shy bunch, we play along to keep her happy.*

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We’ve been excited about the Mystery Plays for so long that we can barely believe that they’re finally here. The Plays have been a huge part of York’s history for centuries, and the production at the Museum Gardens this year is set to be bigger and better than ever. We can’t wait to see Ferdinand Kingsley tackle playing both God and Jesus, and Graham Hawley is surely going to be fantastic as the Devil. Check out our exclusive interviews with both of them online.

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Medieval Master The city’s first annual Medieval Festival will take place this month from 4th-12th August. We caught up with local historian Peter Stanhope to discover more about what York was like back then.

It was at the City Art Gallery that Peter Stanhope first spotted the piece of art that would lead to a 25-year research project. A print of a panorama of medieval York by Victorian artist Edwin Ridsdale Tate was on sale, and Peter was drawn to it when he noticed that the picture depicted Bishophill, where he’d grown up. After collecting several original works by the artist, researching his life for a quarter of a century and giving several talks on his works, Peter is hoping to publish a book on Ridsdale Tate next year. First, though, he’ll be revealing all about the panorama in a talk at the State Room in the Mansion House on 10th August.

Turn Back Time Peter explains that the picture shows the city as it would have looked at the height of its prosperity, in around 1450. “At this time, York was a really important centre for religion, commerce and the military,” says Peter. “It’s hard to believe now, but

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boats full of woven cloth would be shipped out from King’s Staith Landing to various parts of the world and return here with leathers, furs, silk and other exotic goods.” The city was actually split up into three at the time, with different areas controlled by the Abbot of St Mary’s Abbey, the Dean of St Peter’s – or the Minster – and the city itself. “Each had their own jail and courts,” says Peter. “There was even a jail on the bridge at one point!” Peter says that the best way to imagine how York would have looked in medieval times is to imagine a city full of streets like The Shambles – but medieval York still lurks in some other places, just under the surface. “People don’t realise that there are lots of buildings in York that hide medieval timber behind a brick facade,” explains Peter. “The Georgians introduced a law that forced all homes to be made of brick, so many people just added brick to the outside

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Childhood Memories Peter’s love affair with history began long before he spotted the panorama picture, though. “When I was a boy, my father used to show visitors around the city and tell them about the history of York, and it sparked my love for the subject,” says Peter, who has since become a Freeman of the city and is Past Master Cordwainer of York – continuing a tradition which his family have upheld since 1733. “My children think I’m boring to walk around town with, though – I’m constantly stopping and pointing things out!” The Doors for Peter’s talk, Quaint and Historic York: Remembered, will open at 7pm, and the event begins at 7.30pm prompt. Prebooking is essential – for tickets, call 615505. For further information on the Medieval Festival, visit www.yorkshire-medievalfestival.com

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After months of waiting, it’s finally time to dust off our wellies – Galtres Festival will finally take place from 24th-26th August. Alongside the awesome line-up – featuring Buzzcocks, The Guillemots and Ash – there’ll be delicious grub, with options including afternoon tea, homemade ice cream and gorgeous filled Yorkshire puds. Yum! There’ll be loads to keep you entertained too, with a Dragons and Knights theme ensuring children won’t be bored. The good news is that you can save yourself some money by using our discount code. Quote Locallink767 for £3 off a day ticket,

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Once Upon A Time..

Need inspiration? Check out our interview with local author Elizabeth Marshall at www. yourlocallink.co.uk whose novel, When Fate Dictates, we’re serialising online – the first few chapters are online now.

The figure stepped out of a doorway in The Shambles on 6th September, sprained his ankle on the way to the postbox, and missed the last collection – and the deadline for the Your Local Link story competition. Readers, please don’t panic – you need not suffer this fate. You’ll need to write a story of up to 1000 words with the opening line ‘The figure stepped out of a doorway in The Shambles’. Send your entry to the address on page five or email it to info@ yourlocallink.co.uk by 7th September, including your name and contact details. See our website for a full list of the rules.

THE WAY I SEE IT... The ups and downs of life as seen by our very own (very) Grumpy, (almost) Old Woman

According to research from Virgin Holidays, it takes an average of 6.21 hours after the plane lands for the average holidaymaker to develop Post Holiday Blues. Unless you happen to arrive in Leeds Bradford airport to be met by a drunken stag party arguing over their last can of Special Brew, in which case the effect is instantaneous. You know the feeling. One minute you’re sipping chilled wine in a beachside bistro without a care in the world. The next you’re back in drizzly old England and you can hardly open the front door for the pile of bills waiting for you on the mat. Add to that the grim weather and the prospect of entertaining the children for the rest of the school holidays, and is it any wonder you feel as let down as that giant inflatable dolphin you’ve wrestled pointlessly into your luggage? Apparently Post Holiday Blues is now a recognised psychological

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phenomenon, with as many as 83% of people admitting to suffering depression and anxiety about returning from their summer break. One insurance company has even produced a formula to calculate how likely you are to suffer. Apparently it’s all to do with your job satisfaction plus

your relationship with your colleagues multiplied by your ability to relax, or somesuch. Although why we need such an equation I have no idea; personally I find the uncontrollable sobbing on the bus into work is usually a dead giveaway. Because that’s when the misery really

Follow Donna on blog.yourlocallink.co.uk kicks in. One in nine of us actually phones in sick because we just can’t face it. The first thing my friend June does when she gets in to the office is work out her pension entitlement to see how soon she can retire. The second thing she does is to work out how long she can hold off from shoving her souvenir native wood carving up her boss’ backside. Not surprisingly, the experts agree the best way to get over a bad case of the Post Holiday Blues is to book yourself another one as soon as possible. According to a study published in the Applied Research in Quality of Life Journal (who knew there was such a thing?), people gain a bigger happiness boost during the eight weeks prior to their holiday than from the holiday itself. And anything that keeps you from sticking that souvenir wood carving where the sun doesn’t shine has surely got to be a good thing…

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There’s no better barometer on what’s hot and what’s not than our Donna. Here, she shares her thoughts on what’s in or out in her own unique style!

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Airline speed dating. An airline has recently launched a service where passengers can not only pre-select their seats, they can also pre-select who they sit next to. KLM’s ‘Social Seating’ service means you can link your social media profile to your check-in information, and then choose a seating partner based on the social media profiles of other passengers. Which sounds like fun, but could all be a bit unfortunate if you find yourself sitting Billy No Mates-style near the toilets. Personally, I’d settle for someone who didn’t hog the arm rest and fall asleep drooling on my shoulder.

Team GB. It might be old news now, but I’m still steaming over David ‘Underpants’ Beckham being left out of the Great Britain Olympic football team. Aside from Lord Coe, I don’t think anyone has done more to help London win the Olympic bid, and he’s been a fantastic ambassador for the event ever since. And how do we repay his unswerving loyalty to his country? By dumping him. And in favour of Ryan Giggs, no less, a man not exactly known for his loyalty to anyone. Ok, so Becks might not be our best player, but since we have about as much chance of winning the tournament as we have of buying a full price sofa from DFS, why not let him play for old times’ sake?

Horoscopes August 2012

Starsign of the month... Leo (23rd July - 23rd August)

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Romantic and emotional situations are uppermost in your mind this month, but for relationships to flourish you need to do something to nip any outside interference in the bud. In any divisions of family loyalties you must find the courage to give your own romantic happiness absolute top priority. Much of your future happiness depends on it. It is often said that Leos are one of the most selfish signs within the Zodiac, but I’ve never found this to be true… However, they are very self aware people, who have the ability to see both the woods and the trees, and can be extremely patient, playing the long game, in pursuit of their dreams and desires. Having said that, this mid-summer of 2012 is something of a turning point period in which something’s got to give and decisions have to be made that will influence other people as much as yourself. This is not a time for dreaming, planning or for being patient, it is a time for putting plans into action and actually doing a few things that must inevitably shift the direction and emphasis of your life.

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(22nd November - 21st December)

A business deal could go very sour when someone stabs you in your back, so proceed with caution. If you are looking for leadership you are far more likely to find those qualities within yourself.

Meetings with old flames and lost lovers will not go well, so avoid them if you can. Look for that which is new and fresh rather than trying to preserve the past, though this may be easier said than done.

With some hard work and effort you can break free of the ties that bind, but think on for a minute and ask yourself if this is what you really want. Follow your head (and the money) rather than any uncertain or rogue emotions.

A good month financially with new job routines working to your advantage. Anticipate news of either an engagement or a wedding and enjoy a few nice romantic vibes of your own.

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CAPRICORN (22nd December - 19th January A hard working month but at least you’ll feel that you are getting somewhere and doing something worthwhile. You dream of long holidays in Marbella and might just manage a trip to Malton market.

aquarius (20th January - 18th February) Theoretically the best month of your year with something good falling into place where jobs and money are concerned, and at least one very special emotional boost to your love life. Travel aspects are good, especially for younger Aquarians, and long term future plans get green lights across the board.

PISCES (19th February - 20th March) Doors that have been closed for months (maybe even years) now start creaking open for you. Don’t hesitate! Charge forwards with confidence and to the victor go the spoils! A number of ambitions that failed to materialise at an earlier time in your life now become possible a second time around.

ARIES (21st March - 19th April) Gentlemen, be warned! There will be dissent and disruption in family circles if the ladies in your life don’t get most of their own way. Ladies of

the sign have a much better time!

TAURUS (20th April - 20th May) Something old has got to go to make way for something new. You might not be brilliantly happy about this, but nobody is giving you much of a choice. There is actually much to be gained from making a few sacrifices at this time and maybe giving up a few bad habits like smoking, drinking and cream cakes.

GEMINI (21st May - 20th June) A ‘bitty’ month full of the same old routines. Everyone close to you is concerned with their own problems, and no one has much time (or inclination) to listen to yours! Maybe you could take a leaf out of their book and concentrate on your own priorities for a while. Other people will get the message – eventually.

CANCER (21st June - 22nd July) You can’t achieve what you want to achieve on your own, and therefore you must swallow some pride and accept whatever help is on offer from a third party – even if this is something you really don’t want to do! Get round this by seeing it a temporary measure only, and as a means to an end.

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Are you a whiz on the black and whites? Do you hear Beethoven and think, ‘It’s good, but it’s not me’? If so, you should contact Vintage Rhythms. The band, who play classic dancehall music of the 30s and 40s, are looking to recruit a new pianist – preferably one who can read music. They rehearse every Monday at New Earswick Methodist Church from 12 noon-1pm and would love to hear from you. So stop Haydn away!

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Scouting is about so much more than tying knots and sharpening sticks. For 100 years the movement has given fantastic experiences and useful skills to generations of young people. If you were a scout you can probably still remember the adult volunteers who helped to provide those experiences. The York Joint Scout Trust is now offe ring you the opportunity to give something back and return to scouting. They are looking for two new District Commissione rs to help take the scouts forward and create new and mem orable experiences. The District Commissioner must be a leader, a motivator, a planner and a problem solver – so if this sounds like you, then get in touch! n For further information, ema il David Hatliff at dhatliff14@tiscali.co.uk

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Mystery: Solved

The fascinating history of the lives of the original performers behind the Mystery Plays has been revealed in a new book. we can get a real sense of who these people were, which is incredible.”

The Mystery Plays are well-named, it seems. Though the Plays have been integral to York since the 14th century when they were first performed, we know surprisingly little about the people who started the whole thing off. Now, Nicola Rogers from the York Archaeological Trust has written ‘Medieval Craft and Mystery: Discovering the People Behind York’s Mystery Plays’ which delves into the lives of York’s medieval artisans, who were the original performers of the plays. Using newly-acquired archaeological knowledge that the Trust has discovered from 40 years of excavation in the city, alongside insights from historical documents of the time, Nicola shows us what the everyday lives of performers would have been like. New discoveries Nicola says that York Archaeological Trust has discovered a wealth of evidence relating to the lives of these craftsmen, and, occasionally, craftswomen. “Ranging from the physical remains of the places where

What’s in a name? Just as York has changed over the years that the Mystery Plays have been performed, so has the Plays’ name. “The Plays were first performed in the late 14th century, but then they were known as the ‘Corpus Christi Play’,” explains Nicola. “The cycle comprised up to 50 pageants that dramatised stories from the Old and New Testaments. The pageants were all ‘brought forth’ by the city’s craftspeople, and each one was the responsibility of one trade or guild, whether it be the tanners, shoemakers, goldsmiths, armourers, cooks or butchers.” The craft guilds, and the skilled crafts of their members, were known as ‘mysteries’ – hence the title for the modern day performances.

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Star quality Though this year’s production of the Plays at the Museum Gardens from 2nd-27th August will see a

few famous faces take to the stage, there’ll be a cast of over 600 local people taking part too, upholding the centuries-old traditions. Taking the lead parts are Ferdinand Kingsley, who will play the roles of both God and Jesus, and the Devil will be performed by Coronation Street’s Graeme Hawley. Check out our interviews with both of them online: visit www.yourlocallink. co.uk n Medieval Craft and Mystery Discovering the People behind York’s Mystery Plays’ is priced at £8.50 and is available from Jorvik Viking Centre, DIG and Barley Hall shops, local book shops and the York Tourist Information Office. Call 663000 or visit www. yorkarchaeology.co.uk

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Here are some reasons why we think they’ll be good: Graeme Hawley: playing the Devil • He’s already played murderous villain John Stape on Coronation Street, so he’s well-practised at being bad. • He has worked in Lancashire, which must be a lot like hell. • He’s “focusing on the idea that the Devil is just a man”. Interesting… Ferdinand Kingsley: playing God and Jesus • He knows all about influential and powerful fathers – his dad is Ben Kingsley (AKA Ghandi – not Gandalf, which is what our Designer Rachel thought we said) • He may only be 24, but he’s been performing at the Royal Shakespeare Company since he was a wee nipper. • He likes to be called Ferdy, and we like that.

We caught up with the two leading men of the Mystery Plays, who will be taking on the biblical roles of God, Jesus and the Devil (no, that wasn’t a typo – there are just the two of them). Visit www.yourlocallink.co.uk for the full interviews.

Soul Searching York Mystery Soul Festival will add feeling to York’s summer nights from 10th–25th August. The York Theatre Royal has joined forces with J-Night for six incredible nights of live Jazz, Gospel and Soul music to celebrate and compliment the York Mystery Plays. n To book tickets visit www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

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The Changing World Hundreds of miles from the battlefields of the Somme and Ypres, York Museums Trust is looking to delve into York’s part in the Great War – 100 years on. with supposedly foreign sounding names, causing many families to change their surname to something more traditionally English. “There was also the case of Private Frank Pfluger,” says John, “born in York and of Swiss descent, whose name was subsequently removed from the Dringhouses War Memorial because it sounded vaguely German.”

1914: When the World Changed Forever will be a major new exhibition that will bring this period of history into modern focus. “It will not simply commemorate the war,” explains John Hoyland, Volunteer And Community Co-ordinator, “but will take a reflective look at how culture and society were revolutionised throughout this era.” The Trust is building a huge catalogue of the lives of the people that actually lived and worked in York, with the stories acting as the foundation for the new exhibition. But it is the city’s relationship with The Debtor’s Prison that the Trust is most interested in, particularly the involvement that our ancestors may have had with the building. Makeshift camp They would be most interested in hear from the descendants of those held in the internment camp. The above photograph was discovered by the Trust in an archive folder. Its hazy details reveal military

tents pitched on what we now call the Eye of York, in the shadow in Clifford’s Tower. On the back of the photo it stated ‘German civilians, interred York Castle Prison, August 1914’. “Although it has always been known,” says John, “that after the outbreak of the war all York citizens with German-sounding surnames were rounded up and

interred at the Debtor’s Prison which was then administered by the military, we didn’t know that the prisoners were actually detained in a make-shift camp, where today seasonal activities such as ice skating take place.” FOREIGN NAMES John explains that there was a great bias during the war against people

1914: When the World Changed Forever will be a new and exciting way for people to interact with and explore their own history and also create opportunities for those wanting to volunteer. n Visit www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk If you or a member of your family has some kind of connection to The Debtor’s Prison, or you would like to be involved in some way, then email 1914@ymt.org. uk or pop into the Castle Museum for a chat.

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It seems that York is blessed with an entire army of stalwart volunteers, ready to drop everything and help older people improve their fitness and live independently for longer. It’s no surprise then that City of York Council are wanting you to nominate a champion; somebody who has strived to promote sport and physical activity in people aged over 50. If you know of someone that deserves recognition, please send their details, with a brief story as to why you are nominating them, by the closing date of 31st August. SO HURRY UP! (There, that’s encouragement). n Email Catriona Sudlow, City of York Council, at catriona.sudlow@york.gov.uk

A stitch in time… To coincide with the celebrations for York 800, the Quilters’ Guild is planning a Quilt Trail and is looking for around 20 suitable venues willing to display a quilt. The trail is planned to run from 14th September to 16th November of this year and aims to generate some great publicity for both the Quilters’ Guild and the venues hosting the quilts. n If you manage a venue and are interested in being involved, call Sue Frumin of Visit York on 554437 or email sf@visityork.org

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Grand Designs The Your Local Link office is beautiful. There’s a roof, some windows, a couple of doors and several bricks that keep it all up. We’re all very happy with it – which is why we’re a bit sore we weren’t nominated for the York Design Awards. Ten stunning buildings, extensions and public spaces have been declared the winners, after a panel of seasoned architects, designers and lecturers visited all twenty-six entered sites. The winners include the Department of Theatre, Film & Television at the University of York, The Pikeing Well, New Walk and St. Peter`s School Swimming Pool, which was also the winner of the prestigious Lord Mayor’s Award. n For further information about the awards visit www.york-design-awards.co.uk

Snakes, spiders, giant ants, crickets – not normally what you would expect to find in the local pub. But that’s what greeted revellers as they rolled into Flares on Tanner Row. But no, there

hasn’t been some terrible escape from a nearby pet shop; the wee beasties are there to help raise money for local lad and sufferer of Juvenile Huntington’s Disease, Jordan McKnight. Customers were invited to donate money to encourage the bar’s staff (who we hope volunteered for the ordeal) to undergo a series of I’m A Celebrity… style bush tucker trails. Over £400 was raised for Jordan, the younger brother of one of the brave barmen, and the evening proved such a success that Samantha Storr, Deputy Manager of Flares said, “We were really pleased. We might just do it again!”

Giving a lion a lift

We know that vets come to the aid of stricken lions, but in East Yorkshire it seems that helicopters really care. It turns out that the lion was a member of the York Lions Club, who fell ill while walking in a remote part of East Yorkshire – and the helicopter was the Yorkshire Air Ambulance that soared to his rescue. So grateful were the club for the rescue of a member of their ride, the Lions have presented the Air Ambulance with a cheque for £2000 which will help keep the chopper flying and continue to save lives across the county. n Find out more about the Yorkshire Air Ambulance by visiting www.yorkshireairambulance.org.uk and about the York Lions by visiting www.yorklions.co.uk

Winning wheels What was that? Something just dashed by us in a blaze of excitement, wailing a joyous cry of victory. Why, it’s Lucy Billington, well-deserved winner of our cycle competition – and it looks like she’s just picked up her prize, a brand new £474 Montego city bike, courtesy of Get Cycling, York´s social enterprise bike shop . Lucy does voluntary work for her local church and needed a good, reliable city bike to get around on. The bike’s enclosed gears and brakes make it an all-weather machine, and its aluminium alloy frame means it is deceptively light. “It will last her for decades,” says John Campbell, shop manager. n Visit www.getcycling.org.uk

Rise of the York Empire Not content with possessing some of the world’s greatest visitor attractions, since 1984 York has been striving to populate other UK cities with interesting things for people to see and do – in the form of Continuum Leading Attractions. The York-based business which, along with other venues, maintains Chocolate: York’s Sweet Story, has been nominated for two prestigious travel awards. The Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth has been shortlisted for Best UK Leisure Attraction, while Edinburgh’s The Real Mary King's Close has been nominated for Best UK Heritage Attraction by the British Travel Awards. Ann Gurnell, Continuum General Manager said, “We are delighted to be shortlisted for these two awards. This is testament to all the creativity, hard work and passion our staff have put into the attractions.” Fingers crossed for them.

BUSINESS BUZZ Promoting Valhalla

York’s favourite dancewear emporium has relocated. But there’s no need to travel any further for your dancewear needs, as Fancy Dance has only moved across the road into bigger and better premises at 41 Micklegate. They stock shoes, clothing and equipment for all styles of dance and regardless of your discipline you’re bound to find everything you require. They can

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Because business shouldn’t always be serious If you’re a high-flying executive and have problems with your staff wasting time on Facebook, then we recommend you shoot them. The Thunder USB missile launcher connects to your computer, letting you aim the launcher via the included software and shoot foam missiles at your lazy workforce. “Jenkins,” you’ll cry, launching a dart, “you’re fired!” The office laughs. “But seriously Jenkins, you’ve breached company computer use policy. You really are fired.” £30.90 Available from Amazon.co.uk

Vikings: cheeky bearded Norsemen who rocked up to our shores in the ninth century and were quite presumptuous about who should be in charge. Not the kind of people you really want to hang around with. So it was with some surprise that we learned that The Partners Group, a York-based PR and marketing company, are thrilled about re-securing a contract to continue to promote them. Then we realised they were actually working with the York Archaeological Trust, who own the Jorvik Viking Centre and the famous Viking Festival – which of course makes much more sense, and involves fewer scary men wearing horned helmets. The Partners Group works extensively in this sector with a range of museums and visitor attractions throughout the UK, and have retained the account, which the agency has held for four years, in a competitive re-pitch. Congratulations are in order, then! Visit www.partners-group.co.uk

Your business health check If you’ve just started your own business or are looking to develop an existing company, then Financial Health Solutions Ltd should be your first port of call. With years of experience gained in both the private and public sector, Financial Health Solutions can look after and support your organisation in any strategic, short-term, one-off activities, and also provide high quality financial training. Their financial training services are open to all, from school and professional students to corporate managers and individuals wanting to enhance their knowledge and employment prospects. If you have a business idea you want to explore, talk to them today and Financial Health Solutions will help you create a professional business plan. n Visit www.financial-health-solutions.co.uk

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ACORNS ENTERPRISE CLUB SUMMER BARBEQUE 26th July 6pm, Novotel, Fishergate. n www.acornsbbq.eventbrite.co.uk BEYOND COLOUR SEMINAR: ‘HOW TO GET BUSINESS FROM FACEBOOK’ 10th and 29th Aug, 9-11am, Clifton Moor. n Call 0845 3451800 YORK CHAMBER EVENTS To book visit www.yourchamber.org.uk

NETWORK NORTH Every Wed 7.30-9.30am at Hotel Du Vin, The Mount. n Visit www.networknorth.org.uk WIRE (WOMEN IN RURAL ENTERPRISE) YORK BRANCH Meets the first Tues of the month at Askham Bryan College, Committee Suite B. n Email enquiries@ yorkwirenetwork.co.uk WOMEN’S BUSINESS CLUBS 7th Aug 9.30-11.30am at Middlethorpe Hall & Spa. n Call 01903 201100

Business Lunch, 1st Aug 12noon2pm at Novotel York. Networking Evening, 9th Aug 5-7pm at The Oak Tree Inn, Raskelf Road, Helperby. Pure Networking, 16th Aug 7.30am9am at Middlethorpe Hall. The Managerial Route Map to Excellence, 29th Aug from 9am12.30pm at the IT Centre, York Science Park. Unleash the Power of Your Team, 29th Aug from 1.30pm-5pm, address as above.

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Let the battle begin! The Barclays rate fixing debacle is the latest scandal to hit the headlines. Opening this particular can of worms seems to me to be a sort of desperate attempt by the Financial Services Authority – the UK’s financial regulator (don’t make me laugh) – to repair its reputation following its spectacular failure to do its job, resulting in the UK’s financial meltdown. You may (or more likely may not – given the FSA’s general communication failure) know that the financial services arena is undergoing the most dramatic overhaul in its long history. The intention is to increase professionalism and standards. Not before time, in my view. But already the banks are devising ways to bend the rules to their own ends. Yet investors still think it’s a good idea to invest their money with them.

Win the money war Think about it. Actual base interest rates = 0.5%. Average savings interest rate = 2.5% pa. Average borrowing interest rate = 10%. Which means a very tasty cut for the greedy bankers. And the government’s answer to this? Chuck another load of money at the banks so that they can repeat the exercise and pocket another load of wonga. You couldn’t make this stuff up. You’ve got to look outside of the banks if you’re going to win the money war. If you must put your savings on cash deposit there are much better alternatives.

Protect your savings Of course, The Global Financial Crisis wasn’t just down to greedy bankers and incompetent regulators – there were other pretty complicated underlying factors at play that I have neither the time nor the inclination to cover in this particular rant. But what is clear is that the spectacular mishandling of UK economy by the “governmentof-the-day” has left a very big pile of dog doo doo. And guess who’s gonna have to pay for the big clean up? Yes, you. The painful truth is that your money is under attack from all angles. If you’ve got it – they’re after it. Inheritance Tax, Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains, paying for elderly care. It goes on and on. People like you waste billions of pounds unnecessarily every year. And it’s my job to stop you. I’ve written an e-book -“What’s Mine is Mine – A Straight Talking Guide To Protecting Your Stuff from Crazy Governments, Greedy Bankers, Desperate Creditors and Other Legalised Robbers.” If you’re sick of coughing up to fix the mistakes of the bumbling idiots that pretend to run this country, if you’re fed up of sitting back and letting your money leech into the back pockets of politicians and bankers, if you’re ready to fight back, get a free copy of my e-book, choose your weapons and let the battle begin. Just contact Helen at my office (details below) and she’ll get a copy straight over to you.

n Pen-Life Chartered Financial Planners, Equinox House, Clifton Park, York YO30 5PA Tel: 01904 661140; Fax: 01904 466206; Email: Julie@pen-life.co.uk; www.pen-life.co.uk Pen-Life Associates Ltd, Chartered Financial Planners, help individuals and small businesses make the most from their money and pay less tax, including advice on residential and commercial mortgages and equity release, individual and business protection, pensions and retirement planning, savings, investments, tax planning, Inheritance Tax and long term care.

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sport the York nth to get into sport. With the opening of mo fect per the is ust Aug ss, fitne of l rt this summer. No matter what your age or leve k is making a mark (and getting set) in spo Yor s way the of e som at look a look a Sport Village we take Are you able? Amidst Olympic fever, this month we welcome Celebrating Ability Day, a free celebration of disability sport in York. Rob Tyas, from City of York Council, says that the event on 24th August at the leisure centre on Cornlands Road is not to be missed. “We basically take over Energise,” says Rob. “It’s a real festival atmosphere, packed with taster sessions of games and sports.” The day, now in its third successful year, has in the past seen a host of celebrity athletes take part, including

Jonathan Edwards and paralympian Chris Holmes. “We have some great guests this year as well,” says Rob, “but I’m keeping quiet for now. The real VIP that I can talk about will be the Paralympic Torch.” Arriving from London via train especially for Celebrating Ability Day, the torch will be carried through York and installed in Energise, where it will burn overlooking the day’s activities. “But the event isn’t just about trying things once,” Rob explains. “We really want to encourage young people to take up these sports long term. There

will be teams and groups present like the City of York Athletic Club and Two Rivers Aikido, actively looking for new members. We want you to be inspired and try something new.” With activities such as wheelchair basketball, rock climbing and Boccia available, Celebrating Ability Day is sure to get everyone moving! n Visit www.york.gov.uk/disabilitysport

Our Sporting Past Written by local author Van Wilson, It’s How You Play The Game: Olympic Sports in York is the sixth book in The York Archaeological Trust’s best-selling Oral History series. Our city has produced some world-renowned athletes and the book details their exciting careers. “It’s a celebration of York’s sporting heroes,” says Van, whose previous work includes

Going for Gold

“Be inspired and try something new.” Stonegate Voices and the Story of Terry’s. “It’s been such a wonderful privilege to research our sporting history and to meet many of the athletes that feature in the book, such as Allan.” Allan Whitwell is the only York-born rower to have ever competed in the Olympics, winning the silver medal in the 1980 games. His illustrious career is detailed in the book, along with many other sporting legends. n It’s How You Play The Game: Olympic Sports in York is priced £9.99 and available from www.yorkarchaeology.co.uk

York Gold 2012 is a celebration of sport and fitness, and City of York Council will throw open the doors of leisure centres and clubs to give you a taster of what’s out there! Sports Clubs Open Days Throughout the summer local sports clubs will open their doors for you to see what goes on and how you can participate. Local Leaders. Share the excitement this summer, in whatever way you want! Individuals and communities will be encouraged to take part in fitness challenges, sports volunteering, charity fitness events or even decorating your local area. Just 30 Fair. Sports clubs, instructors, fitness centres and more come together in a huge event for anyone wanting to become more active in York. Rowntree Park,15th September. n Visit www.york.gov.uk Village people Opening in August, the £9m York Sport Village promises to be the new home of sport in York. Boasting modern, hi-tech facilities and swimming pools, the Village hopes to inspire everyone to embrace active lifestyles and offer the widest range of first class sport, health and fitness facilities in the city. n York Sport is situated on University of York’s Heslington East Campus.

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Why use an ARLA licensed agency? Carole Carter answers your questions and offers advice on being the perfect landlord By using a licensed ARLA agent you are guaranteed: • To be consulting with qualified and trained agent who can give you professional up to date advice and guidance • That your money is protected by a Client Money Protection Scheme • That you are dealing with an agent who follows a Code of Practice and Rules of Conduct laid down by their professional body • That your agent has Professional Indemnity Insurance • That you have a route to redress should something go wrong Is it ok to pass the cost of the reference and credit check on to the prospective tenant? This is perfectly acceptable as it all has a cost associated to it. An ARLA licensed agent will never accept a tenant without acceptable references and a full credit check. No matter how ‘nice’ a prospective tenant is, it is not worth the risk. My advice would be to use an ARLA licensed agent who will do this for you. Can a family member of the landlord be a witness to the tenancy agreement? There is no need for a tenancy agreement to be witnessed when it is for a period under three years, however I do think it is a good idea to include a witness, for no better reason than to stress to the tenant that they are signing an Important legal document. It gives it a bit of gravitas and hopefully might encourage them to actually read the agreement before committing themselves to a tenancy. However, a witness is usually done by a non-family member over 18 years of age. Thinking about getting into the property game, but unsure about how it all works? The team at City Lets, where Carole is the co-founder, are sure to look after you and your interests. Still run by the two women who set up the business, Carole Carter and Cathryn Houghton, the agency’s ethos is all about keeping both landlords and tenants in the loop. They’re able to take all of the stress out of letting your property, finding fantastic tenants and handling the rentals process so that you can concentrate on enjoying the rent money – they’ll always aim to get you the maximum return on your investment. You’ll get peace of mind, too, as the company is a member of the National Approved Letting Scheme and Carole is ARLA’s Regional Representative for Yorkshire – so you really will have expert advice! Tel: 652729 email: info@cityletsyork.co.uk web www.cityletsyork.co.uk 8 Fossbridge House, Walmgate, York, YO1 9SY. Safe in the knowledge that your assets are being well cared for.

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Back on top! After a short break the football season finally returns in August. Of course we must congratulate Celtic who have won the Scottish Premier League for this season but for competitive football action look no further than League Two, where York City will be hoping to build on their extraordinary league campaign last time out. The Wembley double winners can now finally regain their place in the football league after a lengthy eight year absence.

ETERNAL OPTIMISTS The opening game is at Doncaster Rovers on 13th August in the newly rebranded League Cup, a poignant fixture when you consider it was at Doncaster where the club was previously relegated to the nonleague. Then the Minstermen welcome Wycombe Wanderers on 18th August for their opening league game. Every year is the same for every football fan, ever the eternal optimists. I remember travelling to Chesterfield in 2000 for an opening day clash

at Saltergate where York City took the lead after only a minute through debutant Peter Duffield’s header. By virtue of scoring the quickest of any team in the land we were top of the league. By five o’clock I was on the train back to York cursing a 4-1 defeat

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and the season didn’t get much better. I am sure that Gary Mills will have the players, including new signings Michael Coulson and returning midfielder Lee Bullock, fired up for the season ahead.

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at this time without mentioning the Olympic Games. It’s amazing how quickly it has all come round and how the whole country has gone crazy in preparation. Our local story this month is a prime example of this but I have come across the unofficial

Olympic ‘Office’ Games which take place at seemingly any company, preferably when the boss is out at a meeting. From the 100m hurdles with a trail of swivel chairs along the main corridor being barged out of the way, to the ‘hammer’ with the computer mouse spun around your head before catapulting across the car park, there is plenty of fun to be had. Running to your sister branch and back apparently classes as the Marathon equivalent but for those less energetic, screwing up your annual appraisal and batting it to a colleague sitting on an opposite desk constitutes volleyball. It’s not quite the same having a digestive biscuit being hung from your neck as a gold medal but no doubt it passes the time.

local heroes Everyone was a winner at the Friends of Scarcroft School’s family sports afternoon in a rare afternoon of glorious sunshine on 29th June. Two of York’s splendid Olympic Torch Bearers, Phil Jones and Stan Wilde, were on hand to lead the proceedings and allow many children to hold a torch aloft and really feel the Olympic spirit. To the delightfully corny strains of Chariots of Fire, a team of children, staff and parents ran all the way round Scarcroft Green in a torch relay. Then family teams competed in a series of traditional and not-sotraditional sporting activities such as

the good old egg-and-spoon race, welly-wanging, bunting making and a grand family relay race which was hotly contested! Every team that took part received an unfeasibly large medal in the closing ceremony, compèred by MC extraordinaire Richard Kay, who quipped: “These medals are literally the size of dinner plates!” Naomi Wells-Smith from Sustrans and school governor Nick How produced tons of fresh fruit smoothies with an amazing bike-powered smoothie machine using fruit generously provided by local greengrocer Millie’s of Bishopthorpe Road. With Dave’s barbecue and the fruit punch tent operating at full swing, the afternoon was delicious too!

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Whether it’s about false lashes or foundation we can help! IN ASSOCIATION WITH KUKI HAIR & BEAUTY SPA 367 HUNTINGTON ROAD, YORK TEL: 01904 659007 www.kukispa.com It’s holiday time again and looking after yourself is imperative, so follow my tips to make sure you look nothing short of stunning while you’re away!

Q. Will semi-permanent lashes last me on holiday? Semi-permanent lashes fall out when your own lashes naturally fall out, but you will lose some regardless, so be careful when applying sun protector or going in the pool as the chemicals in the pool make them fall out more quickly.

Q. Will my hair fade in the sun if I have it coloured before I go on holiday? Yes it will fade, so use a good quality shampoo and conditioner such as the Matrix Colour Care Range or a sun protector range such as Matrix Sunsorials which will protect from chlorine and UV damage.

Q. Can you tell me why I should use a separate If you have a beauty question, write to us at the address on page five, or email info@yourlocallink.co.uk. Don’t forget to mark your question ‘Q & A’.

cleanser, toner and moisturiser on my skin? Yes, cleansing the skin removes impurities such as sweat, pollution and day to day dirt. Double cleansing will give you a deeper cleanse. Exfoliating removes dead skin cells thus bringing new healthy skin cells to the surface, leaving you with a healthy glow and helping with fine lines. Moisturiser seals in moisture and helps to keep the skin cells hydrated.

Using an eye cream is different to a moisturiser, as it has different ingredients and is in a lightweight consistency so it will not drag the skin around the eye which is very thin and delicate. Using products such as baby wipes will only ever remove surface oil from the skin thus leaving the skin congested.

Q. Will sea water damage my hair extensions? Yes, it will damage them. The bonds will soften and your hair will matt and tangle. You will also damage the quality of the hair extensions. We recommend using the Racoon hair extension range but to also keep your hair tied up and under a hat.

Q. When should I have a facial, before or after my holidays? We recommend that you have skin treatments between every four and six weeks anyway but it is always ideal to have one when you return to remove excess debris, sebum and dead skin cells.

Q. Is it ok to have a spray tan before I go on holiday? Yes of course. Having a tan before you go on holiday means you can have a lovely healthy glow for your holidays. But you must remember that false tans do not protect you from the sun so you must ensure you use SPF cream.

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Kuki Spa would like to welcome to their ever expanding team Laura Hawkbridge who is a full time level three beauty therapist and specialises in Nouveau lash extensions and high definition eyebrows. To celebrate her joining they are offering a full set of Nouveau lashes with a free first infill for £65. It's not long now until Kuki Spa, now open seven days a week, open their doors to the new outdoor spa area! In the new decked relaxation area there’s a hydra spa and sauna set in a beautiful wooden heated chalet. Plus they’re now offering a new anti-ageing treatment, with no needles involved, that smoothes lines away in just 30 minutes.

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School’s out for the summer! And to celebrate, Kuki Spa are giving away to a lucky reader a mum and daughter package where you will both be pampered with a 30 minute manicure and pedicure each and some funky nail art for your daughter! Just answer the following question: How many days a week are Kuki Spa open? Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Kuki Spa’ to the address on page five – or you can email your answer to info@ yourlocallink.co.uk. The competition ends on 17th August, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck!

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Nail It We all embraced the Minx and Shellac nails with delight, and it’s inspired us to create our own nail designs when they aren’t clad in the super gel. Nail art pens are great, but there are other ways that you can easily do a DIY manicure, like using masking tape to mark off the tops of your nails and create a French manicure look, or sprinkling gems or glitter on your nails to make them sparkle. The key thing to remember for this summer is to make your nails bold and bright – even if the sun doesn’t show it’s face that’s no excuse for your nails to be dull!

Last Straw There are precious few of us who can pull off a straw hat (figuratively speaking, of course). At Local Link HQ we set out to embody boho chic but end up looking either like a hillbilly or much more mature than we actually are. Much as we’d like them to look good on us, they just don’t.

Heads Up We’re not all the most talented hairdressers here at Your Local Link. We often end up coming to work looking like we’ve been dragged through a hedge backwards (we sometimes have). So, we like quick and easy fixes – which is why we love headbands. They instantly jazz up any hairstyle and there’s such a large range available now that you can co-ordinate

them with your outfit. Go all summery with a boho floral affair, or get glam with a glitzy number to add the finishing touch to your outfit. Get Messy Like we said, we like simple solutions for our hair – we aim to shower, eat breakfast and get out of the door ten minutes after we’ve dragged ourselves out of bed – so we’re a big fan of the loose plait trend, which seems to be everywhere this summer. The best bit about it is that the messier, the better, which helps when you’ve budgeted one minute and 15 seconds into your morning routine for styling your hair.

Take a Jump We’re a bit baffled by this one. Sure, it’s not been completely sunny all the time, but it’s still not been coats and jumpers weather. We thought that us northerners were supposed to be impervious to the cold, but it seems that this summer as soon as there’s a sniff of a cloud everyone’s wrapped up to the hilt. You won’t feel the benefit come winter if you spend the whole year in a scarf – make the most of the summer, even if it isn’t a complete scorcher, and get those shorts on!

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We tested holiday beauty products so you don’t have to! We know, we’re saints… Piz Buin - Tan accelerating oil spray This spray is easy to apply and spread on easily, especially on warm skin. It wasn’t greasy and at the end of our sunbathing session (yep, the tester was abroad) it provided a golden glow. Lush! n RRP £17.35 Boots www.boots.com Organic Care Systems Protect leave-in conditioner Hair can often end up dry after swimming in the sea, but this product left hair shiny and healthy-looking after a dip. It also gave our hair a fluffy, volumised look – perfect beach barnet! n RRP £10.95 Organic Care Systems To find your nearest stockist, visit www.organiccoloursystems.com No Scent Soft Lips SPF8 This lip balm both makes your lips soft and protects them from harmful UV rays, as well as giving them a glossy look. It can also be used over lipstick, which we love. The consistency is slightly too thick for us, but if it keeps our lips kissable then we’re happy! n £3.95 Green People www.greenpeople.co.uk

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A friendly smile Taking care of your pearly whites is important, especially at this time of year when everyone seems to have a camera in their hand. If you fear the call of “say cheese!” and are embarrassed to flash your gnashers, then you should call Ainsty Dental Practice. For the past six years the family-run practice on Boroughbridge Road has been providing the highest quality dental care possible, by offering a friendly, no-rush service. Their qualified, experienced staff will take the time to get to know you (and your teeth), creating a course of treatment that is perfect for you. Right now is a fantastic time to book your first appointment, as Ainsty Dental is offering half price examinations to new patients. n Call 786196 or visit www.ainstydental.co.uk

Spa Trek: The Next Generation Beauty therapies needn’t cost an arm and leg, especially when those arms and legs are in dire need of pampering and relaxation. The Spa at York College is a working environment with modern facilities including UV solarium, sauna, steam capsule and hydrotherapy bath – all available for the public to enjoy and at hugely reduced prices. Supervised by highly trained and experienced staff, the students are aching to offer a range of hair, beauty and natural holistic therapies, on the ground floor off the main college atrium on Sim Balk Lane. n Call 770254.

If you’re looking to begin a new chapter of your life this September then The York School of Holistic Therapies could be the answer. Their diploma courses are accepting a new intake of students who either want to pursue a professional career, or have a general interest in reflexology and body massage. The York School of Holistic Therapies has battled through adversity and recession to become the successful business it is, and owners Jill and Mary are thrilled that the previous year’s students have all recently passed and are now looking forward to the exciting opportunities their qualifications have created. n For more information visit www.ysht.co.uk

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Do you dream that your tot will grow up to become the next Andy Murray (or perhaps Roger Federer)? Wimbledon may be over for another year, but there are still plenty of opportunities in York for children to practise their batting techniques – or to learn the basics from scratch – at the indoor Tennis Tykes classes at Roko Health Club. Aimed at the under fives, the classes help to develop a range of skills including social interaction, confidence, language and numeracy, alongside the sport techniques. The sessions take place on various dates throughout August. n Call 07843 342662, email caroline. buncall@tennistykes.co.uk or visit www.tennistykes.co.uk

A healing touch Now celebrating its eighth birthday, Holistic Touch is the brainchild of James McHugh, experienced Reiki Master and massage therapist. His expertise lays in the release of pain and tension, using his skills and knowledge in massage, yogic exercise and Thai stretches. He offers a friendly, relaxed, yet professional service. Over the past eight years James has treated a host of complaints, providing relief for sports injuries, relaxing pregnancy massage and even helping cope with serious illnesses. n If you feel you need the attention of James’ healing hands, call 677077 or visit www.holistictouchyork.co.uk

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NEW! Ever wondered what it means when you dream that you’re naked at a school reunion and then your teeth fall out? Our new blogger, dream expert Marcia Mallory, is here to demystify what happens when we’re asleep. Check out her guide to common dream symbols below. Exams It’s common for people to have dreams of being back in school and having to take an exam, but something going wrong – you can’t find the classroom, you arrive late or you have never taken the class before, and so on. This has to do with feeling a lack of control. Falling Falling could indicate a loss of control or feeling helpless in a situation, but there could also be a physical explanation. When you start to fall asleep, dream that you are falling and suddenly jerk and wake up, this is a hypnic jerk or a sleep start. A possible reason for this is that as you fall asleep your muscles start to relax, which part of your brain misinterprets as you falling, and might be a holdover from when our primate ancestors slept in trees. Teeth falling out This could show that you have concerns about how you appear to others, or

that you gave something up that was valuable without realising how valuable it was. This is because we don’t usually pay attention to how important our teeth are until we have problems with them or we lose them. Nakedness This could mean a range of different things: that you feel vulnerable, you’re concerned about how others see you or you’re having trouble conforming to society’s rules. It could also mean that you feel a need to express your true self, and if there’s a negative reaction from other people it could show that you have a fear of rejection. However, if you have a positive reaction to your nakedness from others in your dream then this could be a message from your subconscious that you shouldn’t worry about what others think. n Read Marcia’s blog at blog.yourlocallink.co.uk

Active Care Chiropractic, based on Fulford Road, have a special connection with a certain small sporting event in London this summer. Philip Baines, chiropractor extraordinaire, has been selected to be part of the Central Medical Team at the Olympic and Paralympic games. Philip, who along with his colleagues at Active Care previously helped body-builder Stuart Garrington achieve championship success, will now provide medical support to athletes from around the world. “To be part of the team is a massive honour,” says Philip, “and to be involved in the event on any level is tremendously exciting.” n Visit www.activecarechiropractic.co.uk

Walk This Way Want to get fit and do a good deed at the same time? Then lace up your walking boots – the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk 2012 is being held once more at the Knavesmire on 23rd September. There are two walks to choose from: a one-mile, fully accessible route, and for anyone wanting to go a little further there is a six-mile option threading through the centre of York. An opportunity is also on offer to go a step further by doing Bupa’s Memory Mile – one mile extra – for which the company will donate a further £5 to the total sponsorship of each individual who takes part in the Memory Mile. n Call 633599 or visit www.memorywalk.org.uk/york

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Spend a penny So you’re wearing your stovepipe hat, you have sideburns down to your chin and you’re amazed that steam alone can power that enormous horseless carriage that just chuffed its way by. And now, being the modern, exciting Victorian you are, you leap upon your penny farthing and pedal off

into the distance, the very picture of eccentric imperialism. Those were the good old days – when hats were tall and bicycles were taller. Well now they’re back! Don’t worry, we’re not planning to bring back flogging, but penny farthings are making a come-back – all thanks to Get Cycling, York´s

Healing Hands Most of us feel like we could do with a massage now and then – in the Your Local Link office we feel like that pretty much every day. Jane Wilson from Core Remedial Bodyworks used to feel like that too, but it wasn’t until she broke her back in a car accident that she became interested in myofascial therapy. “I’d worked as a massage therapist before the accident, but this type of deep massage works with the

social enterprise bike shop. The modern, safer penny farthings are now part of Get Cycling’s TryOut Roadshows that encourage people to try as many of the bikes as possible with a view to getting healthier and having fun while doing it. n Visit www.getcycling.org.uk

whole body and I saw some amazing results,” explains Jane. The techniques aim to stimulate the circulation in the body and remove blockages, evening out deficiency and excess throughout the body to create balance and improve posture and relieve aches and pains. Jane is now also offering Facial Rejuvenation treatments which combine Acupuncture, Gua Sha and massage techniques to help your face look younger without chemicals. Not only that, but Jane can spot other problems or blockages in your main organs by looking at your face, and will be able to recommend treatment for those areas too. n Call 702773 www.coreremedialbodyworks.co.uk

The Inspire Hair and Beauty Salon at Joseph Rowntree School is training up the next generation of beauty therapists – and they’re looking for new clients. The awardwinning salon, which allows students the chance to test their emerging skills, has been pampering customers since 2010 with bargain-priced treatments. Manicures are from as little as £3 and an hour-long facial is an incredible £8! With VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques commencing in September, Sharon Osborn, salon manager, says: “The students perform treatments to a very high standard – it really is fantastic value for money!” n Open Wednesdays 3.30pm-5.30pm. Call 552117.

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York is lucky to be home to Yorkshire’s only five-star hotel, The Cedar Court Grand. Not only does The Grand boast over 100 rooms, suites and a lavish penthouse, its Spa recently won the World Luxury Hotel Award for Best Luxury Hotel Spa in the UK. So having your wedding there would probably cost an arm and a leg, right? Wrong. The Cedar Court Grand is now happy to offer a fully inclusive wedding day package, including a three-course dinner for 60 guests for just £5000. The price also includes wine, champagne for the toast and an overnight stay for the newly-weds. n Visit www.cedarcourtgrand.co.uk

Big day sorted Planning your special day shouldn’t be a chore. This is your wedding after all; the one day in your life when you truly are a princess (or prince). Who needs the stress? Abbey All Events recognises that and so have gathered together everything and everyone you might need to plan your nuptials. Prepare to enjoy an exclusive wedding event on 2nd August in an amazing hotel with a collection of some of the finest wedding service providers in the area. As well as the stalls, the Ripon Spa Hotel will also be filled with entertainment and music throughout the day. Visit www.abbeyallevents.co.uk

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If you are under 18 and have ever dreamt of attending a leading theatre school then this is the opportunity for you! Razzamataz, the dance, drama and singing school co-owned by TV Dragon Duncan Bannatyne, is searching for talented youngsters to join a year-long theatrical programme – completely free of charge! The scholarship places have been created to give children the opportunity to participate in the performing arts and are part of Razzamataz’s dedication to make performance training accessible to young people all over the country. But the best news is there’s a school in York! n To apply for your place call Angela on 01759 306676.

Knowledge is power Learning should not stop once you leave the classroom, and that is a philosophy both shared and encouraged by the Workers Education Association. WEA are the UK’s largest voluntary sector adult education provider and they have a host of courses now enrolling throughout the city. Subjects are as broad and varied as American Politics, Creative Writing, Medieval History, Photography, French and Italian. Regardless of your past experience and qualifications there is bound to be a course to pique your interest. n Their brochure for courses beginning in September is now available from libraries and local outlets, by post by calling 0113 245 3304 or from www.wea.org. uk/yh

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It’s Yorkshire Day, On’ t’1st August, us Yorkshire folk will celebrate bein’ from t’best county in t’land wi’ plenty o’ real ale, a competition to see ‘oo ‘as t’best flat cap, and a good old fashioned whippet race. We thought we’d ‘av a luke at some of our funny phrases and figure out where they come from, and some of our favourites that ‘av disappeared an’ all.

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Phrase: Where there’s muck, there’s brass. Meaning: Where there are dirty jobs to do, there’s money to make. Origin: It comes from the phrase ‘Where there’s muck there’s money’ from the 19th century. Money has been referred to as ‘brass’ since the 16th century, but the phrase only changed the word ‘money’ to ‘brass’ in the 20th century.

Some of our favourite old Yorkshire sayings:

Phrase: Eh up! Meaning: Why, hello. Origin: It’s thought that it’s a greeting that comes from Old Norse origin – ‘se upp’.

Clapperclaw: To beat with your open hand. Not a house from Harry Potter.

Phrase:Cack-handed. Meaning: Left handed or clumsy. Origin: It paints a gross picture – the first half of the word comes from the Latin ‘cacāre’, which means to poo. We’re sure you can figure out the rest. Yuck.

Pick up: This isn’t a particularly pleasant one – it means to vomit. Though we can’t really understand that.

Spittle: a little spade. Not something that can fly out of one’s mouth. Twitters: thread unevenly spun is said to be in twitters. Nothing to do with social networking. Downdinner: afternoon luncheon. We often enjoy a spot of downdinner at Your Local Link HQ.

Nowt-herd: Our Gini knows all about this; it means a keeper of cattle.

Selecting a day-care nursery can be a tough choice, but fortunately Walmgate Day Nursery can help make the decision a little easier. Now under new management, they aim to provide the best quality childcare in a stimulating environment with lots of learning opportunities. There are three separate rooms to accommodate three age ranges – a Baby Room, a Toddler Room and a Pre-School Room, with a great ratio of staff to children. Along with their outdoor play area Walmgate Day Nursery will be like a home from home for your child. Why not pay them a visit during their Open Day on 18th August? Between 10am and 2pm there will be chance to meet the staff, activities, face painting and lots of fun. n Visit www.walmgatedaynursery.com

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She bakes, she makes, she decorates... frankly there’s nothing our very own domestic goddess Rachel doesn’t know. Every month she’ll be passing on some of her favourite money and time saving tips... Keep those pesky summer ants away by sprinkling a dash of cinnamon or ground pepper into their point of entry – the spices will put them right off! Cucumber peels are also a great deterrent if you’re not feeling too spicy. To remove glitter from clothing, spray with hairspray to lock it in place, then wash separately from your others clothes. Voila – no more looking like a Christmas tree! Keep those smelly feet at bay with this handy deodorising tip: fill a tube sock with bicarbonate of soda or tea leaves, tie it closed, and place in the shoe when you’re not wearing them. These inexpensive sachets can be used again and again! If you find your hands whiffing a bit after chopping garlic or any other equally pungent foods, rub your hands over a stainless steel kitchen utensil while running under cold water. Fluff your carpet back up after moving furniture by placing an ice cube on the spot – as it melts, the carpet should spring back into place.

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Call to action Ever dreamt about walking on water? We have, but our Mystery Plays audition for Jesus was a disaster (Ferdinand Kingsley got the part in

the end - check out our interview online). Instead, to make our dreams become reality, we’re off to Camp Hill, action and adventure wonderland in Kirklington, Bedale. Aqua-ambling is made possible by Water Zorbs, giant floating hamster balls, each big enough for one (fearless/crazy) human. Once we’ve scrambled out of those, we’re hitting the quad bikes, then the Segways, then up into the High Ropes Adventure Course and down into the Maize Maze. It’s going to be a pretty fun day out – we’ll see you there. n Call 01845 567788 or visit www.camphill.co.uk

No sleeping on the job Are you a child aged seven years or more? None of us here at Your Local Link are, so we’re pretty gutted to be missing out on this incredible opportunity, particularly considering that we all look cracking in a tutu – especially the men. New Pantomime Productions are holding Children’s Dance Auditions on 13th September at the Grand Opera House. Their Christmas production of Sleeping Beauty is set to be anything but a snooze-fest, starting on 14th December and running until 6th January. If you fancy treading the boards this festive season, make sure you get there for either 4.30pm (for boys and girls aged seven years and over – max. height 5’2”) or 7pm (for boys and girls to audition as seniors – min. height 5’2”). n Call 0844 871 3024.

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C’est fantastique! Bonjour le petit… erm… children. See, our French skills are rubbish, and don’t even get us started on Spanish (because we can’t). But soon, thanks to Little Fidgets language classes, your child could be wowing you with their la’s and their le’s and freely using upsidedown exclamation marks. Little Fidget’s language classes are really interactive; the children touch, smell, taste, look and listen their way through each class, creating a full-on experience. n To book a place visit www.littlefidgets.co.uk

Celebrating 800 Years

ry: 800 The new exhibition A City Making Histo visitors to open to years of York’s Archives is set ity mun Com tre. of York Explore Library Cen tell the stories of those who have to ive arch volunteers have used the city’s on 25th July, it will run until 30th lived and worked in the city. Launched September.

Tha’ comin’ laiking? 1st August isn’t just Yorkshire Day this year – it’s also National Playday’s 25th Anniversary. Unleash your children upon a wealth of fun activities and events across the city. To tie in with the York 800 celebrations, local charity Snappy are holding 800 minutes of play and games, whereas New Earswick Bowls Club are hosting indoor sports. If your wee one fancies creating something truly epic, get them down to Rowntree’s Park to help to create a giant installation of the number 800. n For further details visit www.playday.org.uk

Howard Mosley-Chalk is a father and husband. But more importantly he is a man. As a boy he assumed he would grow up to be either a florist or an assassin, but at 30 he finds himself writing for Your Local Link. These are his (un)manly words.

Unpack-nophobia This month we moved house. It was dead heavy. (HA HA HA!) Sorry. But we did; boxes, tape, lifting, dropping, shouting, crying (just me) and an exciting weekend in Scotland retrieving stored items of furniture from a barn which was also the capital city of the Arachnoid Empire (hail Emperor Spiderus the many-legged!). But after several painful days, during which my spine hoisted the equivalent weight of 1600 John Prescotts, we were in. Our own home for the first time in several months after living with family – and we had stairs!

On the up Our previous house didn’t (it was a bungalow – not some weird fun house with rope ladders and fireman poles), and Ava, 20 months going on 20 years, attacked them with Sir Edmond Hilary-like gusto. “Up daddy,” she declared, dragging me along, and proceeded to climb and

then descend the staircase, over and over. For eight hours. I don’t know what she enjoyed most; the novelty of stairs or my own worried cries

of “Hold onto the bannister, the bannister!” once she started hopping. With all the furniture and boxes in we began the joyless task of

unpacking. This is something I never enjoy. Packing is great fun – taking things from where they belong and placing them carefully in neat, clean boxes, folding in sheets of bubble wrap and securing with parcel tape appeals to my desire to control the universe and is quite frankly sexy. Taking things out of boxes; dusty, dirty, often suspiciously damp, and trying to decide where these things now belong is not sexy. Especially when the unsealing of every box is the

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The Order Of Things But the unpacking process might have gone smoother if my wife had any clear idea of The Order Of Things. The Order Of Things is a handy method by which I live my life. Sir Isaac Newton, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Winston Churchill; these are the kind of men who also lived by The Order Of Things. They did not rush into things, they planned, they plotted and they followed the correct sequence of events to achieve great things. They did not have a wife who, when piles of unopened boxes and

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potential opening scene to the Yorkbased sequel of Arachnophobia. “My God,” mutters Clive Owen, police detective and amateur adventurer, “this poor man was bitten by a spider. A Scottish spider.” He bends, reaches into the box and retrieves a very tiny empty bottle of whiskey. Fade to black.

components of dismantled furniture litter their new home, immediately starts to paint the living room walls. “But it’s peach,” she spat, accent matching that of the geneticallyengineered spider that attacks Clive Owen in the final scene of the film still playing in my head. I took a step back, a reaction born of painful experience. “So?” I dared to ask. “Peach,” she repeated as if in answer. “The walls are peach. No.” She tore the lid of a paint can with her bare hands and proceeded to slop a curious colour over the offending walls. Faint splatterings rained down over the unopened boxes and uncovered items of furniture. “Darling,” I said, mentally preparing an escape route, “don’t you think we should wait until we’ve unpack a litt…” “It’s peach, Howard! You unpack if you want. I’m painting!” And so the brush whipped across the (honestly, not too bad) peach walls, like a Claymore sword wielded by a particularly angry and style-conscious member of William Wallace’s personal guard. I retreated into the hallway. Where my hand was seized from below. “No,” I cried, fearing eightlegged vengeance, “take the woman!” “No daddy,” frowned Ava, “we go up now.”

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Surfing Skills Are computers a mystery to you and the internet a foreign and unexplored country? If so, worry not for help is at hand! The Oaken Grove Surfers could be your answer to digital mastery and online freedom. Based at the Oaken Grove Centre, Haxby, they offer one-on-one computer tuition on the basic, such as operating the mouse and keyboard, to shopping online, using Facebook and video chatting with Skype. The sessions last for two hours and cost just £2 meaning that in no time at all you will have a mastery of the information super highway! n Call 764024.

That’s the ticket We love buses; they’re like really big taxis that cost less to ride. With so many bus companies operating in and around York, though, it can be costly to use several in one day. But now City of York Council, working in tandem with bus operators, is offering a special ‘All York’ ticket that allows commuters to hop on any bus they like throughout the day – with just one £5 ticket. The scheme is part of the council’s ‘Get York Moving’ initiative to lessen our dependency on cars.

Come dine with us What’s for dinner tonight? We’re looking forward to ‘super’ beans on toast (‘super’ due to the hearty dollop of brown sauce one stirs into the beans). We’re all skilled chefs here at Your Local Link, each of us having mastered the various settings on the microwave and having in-depth knowledge of the toaster’s eject button. If only we had joined Space 109’s cooking club and gained insight into the culinary arts. The club, based at the Walmgate community centre, has just been awarded £10,000 of funding from HealthLevel Community Interest

Company. Space 109 will use the funding to extend their services to promote active lifestyles for both adults and children, improve the health and wellbeing of those living with disabilities as well as working within the community to encourage healthy eating. n Find out more about Space 109 by visiting www. space109.org

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Access all areas York is a shopping Mecca; from cheap and cheerful market deals to high-end department store clobber, there is always something for everyone. But getting around the charmingly cobbled medieval streets can be a strain, especially for disabled and injured visitors. Fortunately for the last 14 years Shopmobility has been here to help, providing sturdy, reliable and easyto-operate mobility scooters. Hire a scooter for just £3 a day, or buy a year’s membership for only £12! Pop in and see them on the top floor of the Piccadilly Car Park, just above the Coppergate Shopping Centre from 10am-4pm – lifts are available. Call 679222 or visit www. shopmobilityyork.org.uk

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Here’s great advice – get into town on 5th August and help cheer on the runners of the Jane Tomlinson York 10K. One group taking part in the run, which helps to raise vital funds for worthy charities, are no strangers to good advice themselves. Independent charity York & District Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) have 11 runners taking part, pounding the pavements of York to help raise cash to train and support new volunteer advisers. Every donation will contribute to maintaining the high standard of much needed services, which otherwise could be limited by government cuts. n If you’re able to make a donation, please visit www.bit.ly/cabdonate

York is fortunate to have so many independent charities doing vitally important work within the city. One such organisation is Survive, a charity supporting women and men who have survived child sexual abuse or rape. Survive was started in 1990 by a group of women who wanted to help other survivors of abuse by meeting to find ways of healing together. They offer a helpline, one-to-one meetings, support groups and even a book lending service – all available for free. n If you would like to talk to someone in confidence, or just find out more, call 638813 or visit www.survive-northyorks.org.uk

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Q. I’m due to move home soon and I’m worried my puppy won’t get on well with the moving process. How can I help him adjust as easily as possible? Moving can be a difficult time for all, and pets can be quite sensitive to changes. Try to keep routines as normal as possible, i.e. walks, feeding and bedtimes, to minimise stress. Always allow a bolt hole for your dog to retreat too if possible. Some people may prefer to put their dog into boarding kennels in the latter stages of the move. I would recommend a product called Adaptil, which is a synthetic copy of the natural canine appeasing pheromone, and is the natural way a bitch comforts her puppies. Adaptil come in either a plug-in, which is best located near the dogs bed, or a handy collar for the dog to wear. There are various calming products that are on the market which can also help calm your dog during the move.

Q. I’ve recently discovered my dog is diabetic. What changes will I need to make to her diet? The aim of dietary change is to improve blood glucose control. This means reducing high blood sugar following a meal, and timing meals and

insulin injections to maintain good control. Commercial, ‘prescription’ diets for diabetic dogs are available. Prescription diets ensure consistent calorie content and nutritional completeness. Diabetic dogs can be stabilized using their normal diet usually in combination with injections. A dry form is preferable as the fibre content is usually higher than in moist foods. If feeding homemade diets the composition of the diet must be consistent from day to day to prevent unnecessary fluctuations in insulin requirements. It is important to discuss any food changes with your vet.

Q. Is it safe to wash my cat with human shampoo? Pets have very sensitive skin and human shampoo can dry out the skin, so I would advise using a commercial cat shampoo instead. Be careful not to get water into the ears and be prepared to get quite wet! I would advise to shut the bathroom door whilst you are bathing the cat to stop it escaping whilst fully lathered with soap!

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Amos had some serious wounds to his face and has had lots of surgery. He is now looking for a loving new home. He would need to be the only pet due to his past but he is very friendly with people. He will need quite an experienced owner who will carry on his training. n If you could give any of these dogs a home call: 01904 654 949 or visit RSPCA, Landing Lane, York Kylie and Jason are a pair eager for a new start. When they first came into the centre they were both quite ill, however once they were on the road to recovery these cats really blossomed into a very friendly pair with plenty of love to give… Especially For You! n If you’re interested in finding out more about these adorable moggies, or any of the cats at York Cats Protection, call 760356.

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Looking for some new places in Yorkshire to explore with your pooch? Head to www.dogwalksyorkshire.com for information on some fabulous routes around a range of areas including the coast, Howardian Hills and the Moors, with details on dogfriendly pubs and cafes that you’ll pass, the difficulty level of the walk and how long it’s likely to take, as well as lots of other useful stuff.

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Bein’ good simple Yorkshire folk, we don’t tend to tek much to new-fangled fiddly gadgety type wotsits an’ that. If summat’s useful though, or it meks us chuckle, we’ll ‘av it – an’ we reckon theseun’s are all reet. ‘Av a gander. CD WALL TILES Love the artwork of your favourite CDs? Those little squares of paper inside the plastic covers are like works of art in their own right and deserve to be treated as such. If you, like us, think that Cheryl Cole’s album art is miles better than the Mona Lisa and want to show it off to house guests, then you need CD Wall Tiles. This pack of nine individual, easy to mount and arrange frames will display your music collection with pride, while still allowing quick and easy access to the disks within. Arrange them in any pattern, sit back and admire. £19.95 Available from www.gizoo.co.uk Gadget rating: 9/10

Self Stir Mug What’s your tipple? Tea, coffee… soup? Whichever steaming mug is your drink of choice we’re all burdened by stirring. Well not anymore, now that we have the Self Stir Mug. Simply make your drink, press the button and the mug will stir your beverage for you. £9.99 Available from www.iwantoneofthose.com Gadget rating 9/10

Smartphone APPS TOUCH A POSTCARD Take a photo on your smartphone and send it as a postcard – faster and cheaper! PINTEREST Collect images from the web and ‘pin’ them all in one place, keeping the links so you can view your favourite recipes and your photos at the same time. IM+ Connects you to a range of messaging services, including MSN, Facebook, Skype, Yahoo!, Google Talk, AIM, MySpace and Twitter. SLEEPBUG PRO Insomniacs can drift off to the dulcet tones of birdsong, rainfall or even horror-themed music! Set it to sing you to sleep for much time as you like. MARKETPLACE DEALS Apphappy smartphone owners can keep tabs on their spending using this handy app, which allows users to see which apps have taken a recent price drop.

BIONASE If you, like millions of Britons, are blighted by hay fever, Bionase is your chance to fight back. By sticking the nasal probes into your reddened snout, Bionase emits red light that tricks your brain into reducing the release of histamine – the substance that causes snotty noses and itchy eyes. Perfect for those looking for freedom from medicine and tissues (and who don’t mind looking like a bit of a fool). £34.99 from www.amazon.co.uk Gadget rating: 9/10

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Jabra Clipper Ah, those stressed people on the bus endlessly fiddling with tangled headphone wires. Look at them, struggling with knots – all they want to do is enjoy One Direction’s latest album in peace. But their annoyed squeals are drowned out by your own selection of tunes – because you purchased the Jabra Clipper. A neat little wireless device, the Clipper fastens to clothing and connects to your music player with Bluetooth, eliminating the need for long messy wires. We found it very easy to connect to a range of Bluetooth enabled phones, although some seemed more stable than others. £49.99 Available from most good retailers. Gadget rating: 8/10

The Leftorium Smudge Guard Attention lefties! No, not the socialists – you lot, the often side-lined lefthanded minority of York. August is lefthanded month, in which we celebrate our smudgy-handed, struggle-withscissors friends, who must deal with being called ‘cack-handed’ on a daily basis. We offer some help in the form of the left-handed smudge guard. This nifty item conveniently covers the part of your hand that has a tendency to move over wet ink or fresh pencil lines, smudging your work. It could also be handy for left-handed ninjas, karate chopping their way along the Micklegate run. £24.90 Available from www.amazon.co.uk Gadget rating: 7/10

Our very own ‘Stig’ looks at hot topics in the land of petrol heads

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Calling all Essex girls (and boys). If you like a bit of bling, you might want to get your hands on this reem Peugeot RCZ, which has been encrusted with 81,000 faux diamonds. The motor, which took eight people a week to complete, was designed as a tribute to the Queen’s Jubilee Year by TV show The Only Way Is Essex. It makes a vajazzle look a bit lame. get you to your Satnav savvy Using your satnav might to research

, according destination, but not necessarily in one piece . Studies have shown ersity Univ way Hollo l by Lancaster and Roya their satnavs drive less that drivers who are paying attention to to see pedestrians. Especially carefully, drive faster and are less likely middle of the windscreen, if they have their satnav slap bang in the as most drivers seem to do.

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Fans of Knight Rider rejoice – Apple has announced that it is working with car brands to integrate its Siri voice recognition software into cars. The new Mercedes A-Class will be the first car to launch with the Apple iPhone personal assistant. This means you’ll be able to send texts, answer emails or check your schedule without taking your eyes off the road. But if you already own an iPhone 4S, you’ll know there’s more chance of crashing into the back of a bus while Siri smugly tells you it doesn’t know what you’re talking about.

Pushy drivers in black BMWs are more likely to provoke road rage than anyone else, according to a recent study by insurers ingenie.com. It also found that when it comes to getting wound up, Jaguar drivers are the most likely to lose their rag with other motorists, followed by people in Peugeots. Range Rover drivers are the most likely to keep their cool, although ironically they come second only to BMWs when it comes to causing rage in others. Wonder why...

Speed freaks Are you a chartered surveyor called Rupert? Then you’re highly likely to break the speed limit, according to a recent survey from Diamond car insurance. The survey of over three million motorists revealed a link between the first name of drivers and the likelihood of them to have points for speeding. Apparently, female speed freaks are likely to be named Juliet, Susannah, Justine, Deirdre and Alexis, (seriously?) while men called Rupert, Julian, Piers, Giles and Justin are most likely to hit the pedal. Surgeons and chartered surveyors are the speediest occupations, while students are surprisingly the least likely to break the limit. So if your mates Piers and Deirdre ever offer you a lift, you only have yourself to blame.

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A classic Bentley has gone from nought to five million – and raced straight into the record books. The 1929 4.5 litre red single-seater racing car, known as a Birkin Bentley, became the most expensive car ever sold at an auction when it fetched £5,042,000 at the recent Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed sale.

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Getting a shiny new car is exciting, but sometimes it’s not always easy to sell on your old one. That’s where Auto House can help. Situated at Parker Developments off the A64 opposite The Highwayman Café, the company will buy your old vehicle no matter what its condition, age or size, so you can rest assured that you’ll get some cash for your old car – and spend your time instead looking for your new one!

What better way to spend the summer holidays than whizzing around a track at break-neck speed? If you love the smell of grease in your nostrils and the hum of a go-kart’s 200cc engine under your bum, then you need to get to F1 Racing at Monks Cross. With all the equipment provided and absolutely no experience necessary, its now easier than ever to start your motorsport career – and what’s more, readers of Your Local Link will receive a £2 per person reduction on entrance costs. Simply quote Your Local Link.

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WORDSEARCH How would you like to win some fabulous flowers, courtesy of Dutch Nurseries in Haxby? Every month they’ll be giving a gorgeous hand-tied bouquet to the winner of our wordsearch. This month’s puzzle has a Sporting theme! Send your completed puzzle to ‘August Puzzle Competition’ to Oaktree Farm, The Moor, Haxby, York YO32 2LH. To reach us by no later than Friday 17th August. The first correct entry picked out of the hat will win the flowers!

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Drive clean Care to fight the fuel price increases and save the planet at the same time? If so, pop over to Vantage Motor Group, Clifton Moor Gate, who welcome the all new Yaris Hybrid to the Toyota family. This innovative hot hatch is the cleanest of its class with extremely low emissions – so low in fact, you won’t have to pay any road tax! What’s more, at speeds below 18mph the Yaris hybrid will often rely purely on the electric motor, keeping your fuel costs right down. If that wasn’t enough, the exterior has been tweaked to make the Yaris Hybrid look more distinctive, with a bigger grill and LED lights. Sounds like it’s definitely worth a test drive! n Visit www.vantageyork.toyota. co.uk

Yaris Hybrid. Silence The City. Traffic lights stop and stare as it glides silently by. Speed cameras love its sharp styling. Petrol pumps hate its fuel economy. Toyota brings together 15 years of world-leading hybrid technology in our smartest ever urban car. The new Yaris Hybrid with outstanding fuel economy, emissions from only 79g/km and the calming hush of electric city driving. To see what’s got the rest of the street gasping, visit vantagemotorgroup.co.uk York Clifton Moor Gate, York Tel: 0844 324 5496 vantage.toyota.co.uk

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never before seen in the region eco-extras, including bio-mass heating facilities and contemporary methods of insulation, which guarantee reduced fuel bills for residents. The properties will also have fibre optics direct to the homes, offering unparalleled broadband capacity.

Derwenthorpe in Osbaldwick is proving to be a huge success, with 66 per cent of homes sold since its launch. This eagerly awaited development is already proving to be the top choice for house hunters in the area thanks to the quality of the energy efficient homes surrounded by 18 acres of open green spaces. 11 residents are now settled at this thriving community and are enjoying all that Derwenthorpe has to offer. Finding the perfect home can be a daunting and difficult task but Derwenthorpe certainly ticks all of the boxes and goes above and beyond most buyers’ wish list. As well as boasting masses of open green spaces and woodland walkways, buyers can enjoy a host of everyday facilities right on their doorstep. Derwenthorpe, whose first phase is being delivered by David Wilson Homes in partnership with the

Current availability includes a selection of two, three, four and five bedroom homes with prices starting from £289,995. A member of each household will also receive a two year membership for the ‘City Car Club’ scheme.

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Quaint cottage Do you hanker after the peace and quiet of the country, but need to be close to the city? Then look no further than this delightful three bedroom cottage style family home, situated in the sought after village of New Earswick. The village has a peaceful rural feel to it, but, with an excellent regular bus service to the city, not to mention handy links to the outer ring road, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re never far from city life! Plus there are all kinds of amenities in the village, including excellent local schools and shops. The house itself is beautifully presented, with a good-sized sitting room, attractive dining kitchen and downstairs loo (complete with a mustsee glass basin!). Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. There are also pretty gardens to front and rear, and off street parking. This property really does have everything you could want from a home, and all for the brilliant price of ÂŁ170,000! n Call Opus on 790070.

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What is the difference between Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax? Inheritance tax applies to certain gifts made by an individual during their lifetime and is based on the value of their estate on their death. Capital Gains Tax is when property is given away or sold, so this will include gifts that they make whilst they are alive. For example, many parents in today’s market conditions will make a gift to their children to cover part or all of the deposit and costs associated with the purchase of a property. This would enable them to buy a property in his or her own name; such a gift would be subject to Inheritance Tax. Both of these taxes can be a complicated business so always get legal advice if you are considering either of the above.

We are thinking about selling as we really need to get a property with an extra bedroom, but have not got a large amount of equity in the house to use as a deposit on buying another. How do you think the property market will perform in the York area in the coming months? Who knows? It seems to be a bit hit and miss at the moment. Price has got to be as accurate as

possible and views on pricing can be mixed. There is no point putting your house on the market at an inflated price as it won’t sell, but there are some bargains to be had. There will not be a massive change over the next few months on prices, but mortgages may go up so that may make things more difficult for you. It doesn’t cost much to put your house on the market, so now is as good a time as any.

We are first time buyers and are keen to buy our first property. We have been saving for a long time and seem to be no nearer achieving our goal. What can we do? To get the best mortgage deals you really do need a good deposit – this could set you up for life. Prices are stable at the minute so stay positive and carry on saving. Make sure you speak to a good adviser who will give you great advice and then look for a property that is good value for money. There are a number of part buy schemes available that you could consider, and this would certainly be worth looking into.

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Allow me… We always love it when someone else opens the door for us, but it only ever happens at posh restaurants and hotels. But now you can achieve that level of service in your own home thanks to Yorkshire company Arxcis and their latest product The Doormatic. Usually when people want an automatic swing door in their home, it means a costly and permanent installation. The Doormatic allows you to do it all yourself and without the need for tools or even a mains supply. The compact wheelie robot attaches to the base of the door and pushes and pulls to your command; perfect for elderly or disabled people. n Visit www.arxcis.co.uk

Frame and fortune Nothing completes a beautiful work of art or adds a touch of class to a family photo quite like a professionally crafted frame. It’s a thought that many of you have had, because as Granary Picture Framing in Huby prepare to celebrate their first birthday, business is booming! Owner Paula Howell knows a thing or two about the needs of her clients because she’s an artist herself. Her ability to produce high quality frames for artwork, photos, needlework and complex 3D objects at extremely competitive prices has led to a lot of very happy customers! n Call 01347 811968.

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FREE COMPOST Don’t forget, City of York Council and Yorwaste are giving York residents free compost this summer! If you want to get some growbag goodness, head down to the Yorwaste Harewood Whin site on Tinker Lane off Wetherby Road on 5th August between 9.30am-2.30pm. Bring a shovel and bags or containers with you to take your compost home in! n For further information visit www.york.gov.uk/waste

Perfect Ponds… Graham from Pond Planet offers hints and tips on helping your pond, and the fish who call it home, to thrive. With more typical weather forecast for this time of year, this month could finally be the time we get out and enjoy our ponds and gardens. A summer of rain has stifled most efforts to get out into the garden. With better weather on the horizon make sure to complete any unfinished pond jobs, such as filter maintenance and changing your UVC lamp. If you haven’t managed to carry out your annual pond clean, now would be an ideal time to use a pond vacuum to remove silt and debris from the pond base. This will improve water quality, oxygen content and help reduce excess nutrients within the pond. With the poor weather most ponds haven’t suffered from the usual string algae blooms. Unfortunately with better weather comes

improved sunlight and temperatures which increases the threat. Using a proactive blanket weed treatment early can make a huge difference in keeping your pond free from the dreaded blanket weed. Last but not least, make sure to get out there and enjoy your ponds! No matter what you need for your pond, the team at Pond Planet are sure to have it covered. With a range of pumps, filters, treatments and various other supplies, their stock is from leading manufacturers so you can rest assured that your purchase is of the highest quality. The guys have 30 years of experience too, so they’ll be more than able to answer your pond questions! n For more information, call Pond Planet on 01347 811897.

Pick us a winner It’s been an odd year so far – heavy rains, sporadic sunshine, unpredictable temperatures... so when it comes to harvesting the summer’s fruit there’s a good chance you could end up with too much for yourself – or indeed too little! If that’s the case then get down to the Creating Co-operative Community Produce Share. On 11th August at The Old School in Wigginton, green-fingered enthusiasts will be swapping and sharing their own bountiful crops with those who could do with it the most. n Find out more at www.haxbyandwiggintonccc.org.uk

The future’s bright If only there was a way to generate your own electricity... well, now Green Energy Projects have the answer in the form of modern, high efficiency solar panels – and you could also be paid to have a system fitted. Installing solar panels will reduce your carbon footprint, slash your electricity bills and protect against future price hikes. You’ll also get a feed in tariff payment for investing in renewable energy. The feed in tariff is paid for 25 years and increases every year with inflation. You could benefit by up to £1000 per year! Green Energy Projects will guide you through every step, ensuring you understand the technology, what is involved and the benefits to you. n Call Green Energy Projects on 01347 833329 or visit www.greenenergyprojects.co.uk

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What did you want to be when you were at school? I always wanted to start my own business. After I left school I trained to be an electrician which involved aerial work, and I always enjoyed doing it. Describe yourself in three words Reliable, funny and caring. Who is your hero, and why? My dad – and even though he’s not with us he’s still an inspiration to me. Where do you gain most of your business? Mainly word of mouth, which is great as you know you must have done a good job in order to be recommended time and time again.

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Not... Uncomfortable sofas. Ooh, get a load of that statement sofa. It’s sooo trendy, apparently Kate Moss has been after one for ages. Only trouble is, like Kate, it’s about as well upholstered and easy to lounge on as a breadknife. Seriously, why do people want these in their houses? Yes, they might be as achingly trendy as a Hackney loft apartment but surely the whole point of a sofa is that it’s comfortable? If you want to make a statement, buy a picture.

New mattresses. Mattresses are like shoes. They seem okay in the shop, but the minute you get them home they turn on you like evil, possessed things dedicated to making your life a misery. The only trouble is, unlike most shoes, mattresses cost a lot of money. Try them out first, people. Even if it does mean making a doffin of yourself lying on them in the shop.

Storing eco stuff. Yes, we’re all for doing our bit and saving the planet. But what do we do with all that recycled stuff? Don’t know about you, but our houses aren’t big enough to keep those council recycling containers in the house, which means the kitchen is always overflowing with old tin cans and piles of newspapers waiting for someone to haul them to the garage. Not a good look...

Very expensive scented candles. We love a few scented candles about the place. But those really expensive ones are just too pricey to use. If we had money to burn we’d set fire to a handful of tenners.

First impressions Your hallway is the first thing visitors see, so why does it always end up as a dumping ground for boots, bags, coats and smelly old football kit? If your hallway is in need of some TLC, why not give it a makeover? Stylish storage Storage is the key to an uncluttered hallway. Even the narrowest hallway needs a console table to store post and other paraphernalia. Blow the budget Make a style statement with this art deco style console table. Black Orchid quartz mirrored console £590 from House of Fraser.

Bargain This simple oak table is ideal for smaller hallways. Richmond Collection console table £199 from Dunelm Mill. Cheap as chips Our very own Claire turned an old charity shop bargain into this fab telephone table! She sanded it down, applied undercoat and paint, then sanded the edges to give it a distressed look. She reckons it’s dead easy, so why not give it a try yourself?

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Bargain This chic little coat rack holds five coats, and will fit easily into the teeniest hall. £19.99 from The Contemporary Home. www.tch.net.

Cheap as chips Inspired by the classic Eames ‘Sputnik’ design, these retro Gumball coat hooks from Oliver Bonas will set you back just £7.20.

A strategically placed mirror will not only reflect light but make your hall look bigger.

Bargain Blow the budget Is it art? Is it a mirror? Get a gilt complex – in the nicest possible way – with this Whatever it is, it’s called Delilah and it costs ornate hall mirror £45 from Marks & Spencer £300 from John Lewis www.marksandspencer.com www.johnlewis.co.uk

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Top hallway tips

1. If your hallway is on the narrow side, keep colours pale to create a feeling of space. Use paint or wallpaper that’s easy to clean.

2. Bear in mind the other rooms leading off your hall, and choose a colour that will go with many others.

3. Hardwood or tiled flooring is easier to keep clean than carpet. If you can’t live without your luxury shagpile, invest in a decent-sized doormat or runner to protect it.

4. Keep windows uncovered to allow in maximum light. If privacy is a problem, switch to obscured glass or cover with a very light voile fabric.

5. Jazz up your pendant light with a statement fitting. If your ceiling is low, recessed spotlights or halogen lights may be more practical.

6. The hallway makes a great gallery for showing off favourite pictures or family photos. Group together in matching frames for a designer look.

7. Fitting a dado rail can add character to a featureless hall. Cheap as chips This pretty Butterfly mirror is an absolute bargain at just £10. So head down to Matalan and snap one up before they fly off the shelves!

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D B R di ! No, we didn’t accidentally print last month’s competition again by mistake. After the outstanding response to last month’s radio giveaway, Herbert Todd & Son have very kindly offered to give away another gorgeous Roberts Radio Revival DAB digital radio worth £199 to one lucky reader!

A vintage, 1950s look is combined with the latest technology to create a gorgeous piece of kit that sounds fabulous too. The radio features both DAB and FM wavebands, 120 hours of battery life, an easy-to-read display and auto tuning to a range of stations. It’ll make a great addition to any garden party! For your chance to win, answer this question: How much is the radio worth? To enter, visit www.yourlocallink.co.uk. To find out more about Herbert Todd & Son, call 628676 or visit www.htodd.co.uk

Sounds good Quality and experience go handin-hand and at Vickers Hi-Fi they’re coming at you in stereo. Vickers has been in business since 1967 and what they don’t know about home musical entertainment systems wouldn’t even fill the back of a stamp – and even then, they’ll endeavour to solve any queries that they can’t answer straight away. Their experienced staff and well-equipped showroom on Amy Johnson Way, Clifton Moor, was voted the Best Hi-Fi Retailer in the York area by the Consumer Choice Company. They provide all major brands and products, from vinyl turntables to the latest in HD digital servers. Their air conditioned demonstration rooms give a taste

of rich, full sound from state-ofthe-art speakers and equipment, all professionally set-up and installed just as it would be in your home. n Call 691600 or visit www.vickers-hifi.co.uk

You’re covered After ten years of successful business in West Yorkshire Cover Sure Insurance are now opening a branch in York, on Tadcaster Road. Finding comprehensive buildings insurance in York can sometimes be difficult. With certain areas of the city considered a flood risk, insurers can often refuse cover outright to entire postal code areas. That isn’t the case with Cover Sure. Headed by York-born Mel Scott, they know the area intimately and can offer insurance based on your situation and position. They also offer a wealth of commercial and personal insurance packages, making them a one-stop shop for your home or business. n Visit www.coversure.co.uk/york

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Clean up your act With the kids traipsing through the house this summer you might find your carpets getting somewhat grubby. So why not treat them to a professional clean? Contact York Cleaning Company, the new name for Huntington Carpet and Upholstery. They are a dynamic, constantly evolving business that always finds the best solutions for their customers. They rely on honesty, professionalism and high quality workmanship to provide you with the best service possible. Be it at home or in the office these are the squeaky clean experts for you! n Visit www.yorkcleaningcompany.co.uk

Hire Expectations MCL Building Contractors have enjoyed 20 successful years, completing high quality building work, interior installations and project development, in and around York. Now those two decades of experience in the construction industry is available in the form of a comprehensive plant hire catalogue. MCL Plant Hire delivers a timely and dependable service throughout Yorkshire and beyond. Whatever your needs, from small hand-held equipment such as drills saws, to scaffolding and diggers, they are certain to have the correct item for you at the best possible price. n Call 0845 459 0159 or visit www.mclyork.co.uk

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How safe is your shed? Do you ever leave your door unlocked? The local police force have launched a campaign to get us all to think about securing our sheds and our homes this summer – one in four burglaries are committed through an unlocked door, and lots of us have sheds that are easy to break into. There’s no need to worry, though – just make sure that you lock your door even if you’re in the house or garden, and follow these steps from the local police to make your shed more secure: • Secure the access to your garden area by locking gates and using thorny bushes next to walls and fences. The boundary is your first line of defence. • It is recommended that you visably mark the contents of your shed with your postcode or other recognisable features and make a note of any serial numbers. Photograph valuable plants, ornaments and garden furniture.

• External security lights which are activated by movement are a strong deterrent to a thief.

• Use coach bolts or non-return screws to secure door hinges and security fastenings.

• Use good quality security fitments such as padlocks and bolts to secure the doors and windows of sheds, garages and outbuildings.

• Chain cycles, mowers, ladders and tools to strong anchorage points on the shed framing or floor.

• Alarms for sheds, garages and outbuildings are inexpensive (under £15) and can be obtained from DIY and catalogue shops.

• Examine your insurance policies. Check that your household policy covers you for theft from your garden and outbuildings.

n To report a crime or incident, or provide information, call the non-emergency number: 101. In an emergency, always call 999. For more crime prevention advice, visit www.northyorkshire.police.uk/crimeprevention

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Ask Amanda... Us Brits have a tough time of it – even a summer as wet as this one leaves us in a drought! It may seem odd to be giving tips on drought-proofing your garden right now, but bear with us... Amanda can help to make next summer better! Preparation is the key

Which plants?

Cultivate the soil deeply and dig in large amounts of organic matter to improve soil structure, soil water retention and water availability for plants. Fertilise your plants as per instructions, as plants use water more efficiently when they’re adequately fed. However, don’t over-fertilise as this creates lush growth and floppy plants.

As we have seen this year, another feature of climate change is heavy rain and flash floods, and because many of the drought-resistant plants come from Mediterranean habitats they can suffer from root rot in a wet summer and in a cold wet winter. However, there are lots of plants we can use that aren’t Mediterranean or dramatically different. The key to it is preparing the soil well and choosing plants wisely.

Plant small specimens, as they will get used to the environment quicker and develop resilience at a young age. Soak all new plants in their pots in buckets of water until the bubbles have stopped rising, and when planted water in very well and keep well-watered for the first year. Once established, they will become much more drought-tolerant. Mulching, of course, preserves moisture in the soil – use bark chips, a layer of compost or gravel. In fact, consider making a gravel garden as these are very low maintenance and moisture conserving. Lawns may not appear to be very drought-resistant when they look brown and parched in the summer, but the good news is that they bounce right back and go green again when we have some autumn rain.

Try to choose plants that suit the position and the soil type – we may have to choose plants that will dramatically change the look of our gardens. Plants with grey-green or silver leaves reflect the sun’s rays and prevent plant tissue dehydration. Here are some suggestions for drought-resistant plants: • For trees choose Acer platanoides Drummondii, Crataegus Laevigata Paul’s

Scarlet, Laburnum x Watereri Vossii, Malus John Downie and Robinia pseudoacacia Frisia. • For evergreen plants there are some conifers that are suitable – Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana (Lawson’s cypress) and a variety of junipers and pinus in different sizes and habits. • Lots to choose from the herbaceous perennials section –Alchemilla Mollis, Euphorbia, Eryngium, Echinops, Echinacea, Nepeta, Salvia, Verbena bonariensis and Verbena rigida. • Cosmos, Brachyscome, Diascia, Gazania, Geranium – trailing and zonal, Mesembryanthemum, Nemesia, Nicotiana, Osteospermum and Verbena are all suitable for containers and borders.

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This is the perfect time of year to be out enjoying your garden. But look, pesky weeds are mucking up your lawn and making your borders tatty. But the Jones’ are coming round for a barbeque! There’s no time to use weed killer, and digging them up will take ages. This is where Fiskars Uproot Weed & Root Remover comes in handy. Simply push the spikes into the earth around the weed, give it a yank and the weed is out. Then pump the handle to fling your prisoner into the bin. Oh hello, Mr and Mrs Jones… £24.99 from www.amazon.co.uk

Flower power On 8th September Brunswick Organic Nursery in Bishopthorpe are throwing open their doors for a free open day. All are welcome to sample the delights of the café, complete with delicious home-made food and drinks. There will be family games, hook-a-duck, quizzes for the kids and chances to learn all about the life of the nursery. Plus there’ll be live music, Morris dancing, a raffle and an opportunity to chat to the staff about the great work they do. Brunswick Organic Nursery offer rewarding work and training to people with learning disabilities. They grow organic vegetables and make craft products, providing opportunities to develop skills. Call 701869.

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Explosion of Colour

There is nothing quite as spectacular as the vivid colour display given by a herbaceous perennial border in the summertime. Every conceivable colour in a tangled blend of tall spikes, huge blooms, feathery sprays and dainty nodding heads, can be intermingled at once, leaving the effect of splashes on a painter’s palette. up to six or seven inches across, is Paeonia (Peony). They can have single, double or semi-double large flowers on tall stems. The variety ‘Bowl of Beauty’ is a stunning pink cup of outer petals filled with a creamy-white fluffy centre.

Pheonix from the flames Herbaceous perennials are described by definition as plants that die down to nothing over the winter months, then send up new shoots and foliage each spring. This is true of most of them but there are exceptions. Euphorbia, Hellebore, Heuchera and Tiarella are some examples that do not disappear completely, also some genus are less hardy and are not likely to survive a severe winter.

No herbaceous border is complete without Delphiniums. The towering spikes of sky-blue, purple, white or pink flowers will need staking to protect them from snapping in the wind, but it is well worth the effort. Also slug pellets are advisable, as they are a slug’s favourite dish!

With only a modest amount of work herbaceous perennials will be a delightful addition to your garden, whether it is in the form of a purely herbaceous border or interspersed throughout your existing planting. The beauty of a herbaceous border is that you can provide everything from a tall backdrop such as Digitalis (Foxglove) at heights of up to six feet, right down to a path edge of six inches with Geranium ‘Ballerina’, and every gap filled in between.

whilst dwarf varieties such as the Gallery series offers denser, compact foliage with flowers of only a couple of feet. Another old favourite is Alcea (Hollyhock). Again useful as a tall backdrop plant, it is often better treated as a biennial. A beautiful mid-season perennial with unique, huge bowl shaped flowers, of

Varieties The traditional cottage garden plant Lupin gives a great variety of colours with taller varieties sporting thick spires of pea-like flowers up to four feet high,

Care and maintenance Although the herbaceous border dies down, there are seed heads that can be left on until winter that still offer structure and interest such as Alchillea and Sedum. At the end of the season simply cut down the old flower stalks, leaving a small amount of leaf coverage to fall over the crown for protection over the winter months. In the spring the whole border will benefit from a top dressing such as Growmore, a balanced food to promote growth and flowering.

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Transporting food from across the planet to fill supermarket shelves is both costly and bad for the environment. That is why Edible York is encouraging us all to get growing our own produce. They are the clever bods who have created a number of public beds around the city where we can help ourselves to anything that is ripe and ready for picking. Their ‘Get York Growing’ informal courses and sessions are totally free and offered throughout York. Whether you’re a complete green newbie or an experienced green-fingered pro, there is bound to be a subject for you to get your teeth into. Courses include planting fruit trees, growing winter crops and how to produce delicious salads. n Visit www.edibleyork.org.uk

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Get the whole family out to enjoy the garden in the sunshine this month with our pick of classic garden games that promise to deliver fun every time!

Through the Hoop In a year when the nation is celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee and the Olympics visiting the country, what can be more quintessentially British than croquet? Croquet set, £45, Great Little Trading Company, 0844 848 6000, www.gltc.co.uk Foam Fight! Now, this may not strictly speaking be ‘classic’ in the purest sense of the word, but we think it looks class. It’s a water pistol that creates foam – what’s not to love? Gazzuds Foam Force, £6.99, Toys R Us, Clifton Moor, 693020, www.toysrus.co.uk

Totally Batty Rounders is an essential part of every child’s life. Fact. Rounders set, £29, Fields of Blue, 0844 588 4321, www.fieldsofblue.co.uk Anyone for Tennis? Train your very own Wimbledon champion this summer. Also known as ‘sit back and watch the kids play while having a very good excuse to eat strawberries and cream’. Tennis racket and ball set, £1, Poundland, Low Petergate, 848258, www.poundland.co.uk

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Quaint Quoits Throwing hoops onto some sticks doesn’t sound like it would be terribly gripping, but you’d be surprised how much tension quoits has caused at the Your Local Link office on sports day... Quoits set, £15, Great Little Trading Company, 0844 848 6000, www.gltc.co.uk

Bowled Over Skittles is a simple game but it provides hours of fun, especially as the whole family can take part, no matter what their age. Skittles set, £30, Uber Games, 0208 123 6812, www.ubergames.co.uk

King of the Castle The old combination of sand and water entertained us for many a long summer afternoon as children – and we aren’t likely to get bored of it any time soon. Sandpit and water table, £45, Early Learning Centre, Market Street, 645836

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Shed-tacular!

We like to take pride in our sheds – they’ve become much more than just a hut at the bottom of the garden where we keep the trowel and shovel. That said, our efforts at splashing a coat of pastel-coloured paint on and putting up a net curtain in the window have been trounced by the finalists of the Shed of the Year competition. Our favourites are the Tardis-like police box design and the Water Shed, which is moored on some kind of raft off Smugglers Cove, accessed by canoe. Right, we’re off to get brainstorming for next year’s competition...

n To see the finalists for yourself, visit www.readersheds.co.uk

Have you ever seen a neighbour ’s gard en and heard yourself audibly tutting? Don’t worry, you’ re not alone. A survey by RatedPeople.com foun d that over half of the 2,390 people asked judge d their neighbours by the state of their garden. The reasons we turn our nose up the most include dead lawns, litter, broken garden furniture and moc k Grecian statues. However, 18% of the responde nts said that they put off garden jobs until they abso lutely had to do them and seven per cent even said they ’d prefer their front lawn to be a parking space. So much for green and pleasant land...

We’ve become firm fans of our smartphones here at Your Local Link. We did have to curb Rachel’s use of Song Pop – she came in to the office bleary-eyed and only able to converse in three second songbites, after staying up all night practising so that she could get her next ‘powerup’ – but apart from that, they’ve proven to be useful little gadgets. So, the green-fingered among us were thrilled to find that there’s a new app that helps to make the most of your garden. The Joy of Plants Plant Finder app for the iPhone features details and photos of almost 7,000 plants, and you can find the ideal plant for your needs by searching by colour,

size and shape and selecting the soil, light and moisture levels in your garden. There’s also a personalised ‘My Garden’ section that helps you to keep track of your patch and choose plants that will add interest each season. n The app is available from the iTunes store for £4.99. Visit www.joyofplants.com/iphone.php

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We all know that we’re supposed to get our five-a-day to stay healthy, but apparently eating more fruit and veg can also help smokers to quit. A study by researchers at the University of Buffalo found that of the 1000 people who took part in the survey, the ones who consumed the most fruit and vegetables were three times more likely to have kicked the habit after 30 days than the people who had eaten the lowest amounts. There are lots of theories – fruit and veg can make the taste of cigarettes worse, and the fibre in them can make us fuller, meaning that we don’t confuse the feeling of hunger with the need to smoke. Whatever the reason is, we think it’s a fabulous reason to start your own vegetable patch! For tips on growing your own, check out our advice page from Brunswick Nurseries.

We noticed that our writer Howard was getting rather snuffly when he arrived at the office in the morning, and put it down to an allergic reaction to work – which was further compounded by the fact that he made a swingball toy out of tin foil and proceeded to bat it and make miaowing noises throughout the day. However, apparently that’s just how he thinks up headlines; the real problem might be to do with trees. Some trees don’t have both male and female parts as plants naturally do, but have been bred to produce only male parts. It means that they make less of a mess, but also often produce a higher level of pollen, so can trigger off hay fever. See, when men are left to their own devices...

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GROW YOUR OWN with Debbie Pendle from Brunswick Organic Nursery Growing your own fruit and veg is rewarding, good for the planet – and your pocket. Here’s how…

Busy Bees...

Harvesting, maintaining crops and planning for autumn sowings combine to make this one of the busiest times of the year. Brunswick teams are stretched as the pressure is on to get beans picked, potatoes dug up and salad bags packed, along with the daily harvest of tomatoes, peppers and aubergines from the polytunnels. The produce is then prepared to sell in ‘The Brunswick Shop’ and packed for our weekly veg box scheme.

without forming beans. Spraying the plants with water will help the pods to set. Remove the growing tips from outdoor tomatoes once that plant has produced five trusses. Feed once a week with an organic tomato feed and water on a regular basis to prevent blossom end rot. Removing the leaves around the tomato trusses will help them ripen and inspect them regularly for signs of blight.

Be Prepared

Given all the demands at this time, it’s easy to run out of steam at this point in the season, but there are still plenty of things to sow which will feed you well into autumn and winter. Sow lettuce, salad leaves and oriental green, for tasty autumn salads. Look out for lettuce varieties that have been bred for autumn/winter use and combine them with lamb’s lettuce, corn salad, radicchio and rocket which will welcome the cooler autumn temperatures and shorter days. Sow spring cabbage and fast growing brassicas like kohlrabi, radish and turnips which can be grated to make coleslaw or added to winter stews. A sowing now of perpetual spinach and chard will provide greens throughout the winter.

Many crops will be ready for harvesting this month and it is important that this is done when they are at their very best. Check courgettes plants daily and pick when small and tender. Regularly picking runner and French beans will also encourage the plants to keep producing, so will crop for longer. Get well prepared for preserving, pickling and freezing. Stock up on glass jars, freezer bags, sugar and vinegar so you are able to deal with your harvest as it’s picked and at its freshest. Keep climbing beans well watered and pinch out the growing tips when they reach the top of their supports to encourage the plants to produce lateral shoots. In hot weather the flowers have a tendency to shrivel

Keep going!

JOBS FOR AUGUST 3 Keep weeding and hoeing to

reduce weed competition 3 Sow a green manure to improve soil and cover bare soil 3 Prune plum trees and other stone fruit after harvest 3 Check regularly for pest and disease problems

Local Suppliers: The Brunswick Shop, Appleton Road, Bishopthorpe, York YO23 2RF

n Brunswick Organic Nursery is a growing charity that provides opportunities for adults with learning difficulties in horticulture. Visit the online shop www.brunswickyork.org.uk

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Treat... The lovely Mrs Dhesi from Heworth Coffee House has sent us this gorgeous Summer Celebration Cake recipe! SERVES 10 TAKES 2hr 30min

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Ingredients: 3 250g softened butter 3 250g golden caster sug ar 3 1 tsp vanilla paste 3 5 large eggs 3 85g plain flour 3 250g self-raising flour 3 100g Greek yoghurt 3 3tbsp semi-skimmed mil k 3 340g raspberries 3 225g blueberries 3 225g crème fraîche

1. Preheat the oven to 160c/140c fan/gas mark 3. Line the base of a round 23cm cake tin with butter and greaseproof paper.

2. Beat together the butter, sugar, vanilla and ¼ tsp salt until fluffy. Beat the eggs into the mix one by one. Beat in the yoghurt. Mix both flours and fold into the batter. Add milk.

3. Pour half of the cake batter into the tin. Mix half of the berries into the remaining half. Spoon this mixture on top of the first layer.

4. Bake for 1 hour 30 mins. 5. Cool for 30 mins. Place onto a wire rack. Spread the crème fraîche onto the cool base and add the leftover berries. n Heworth Coffee House, on East Parade, is open from 9am-3pm, Monday to Friday. Call 07594 154517.

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Market Days

18th AUGUST. The York Auction Centre Farmers Market. This month’s selection of award-winning local produce, ranging from Yorkshire meats to fresh handmade bread and cakes all under one roof. 31st AUGUST. Parliament Street Farmer’s Market. Taking place on the last Friday of every month, market-goers can chat directly to the stallholders who have all personally grown and reared their own produce within 40 miles of the city centre. NEWGATE MARKET. Proudly boasting 110 stalls since the Middle Ages, Newgate Market offers fresh fish, fruit and vegetables in Europe’s largest single pedestrianised area, located between the Shambles and Parliament Street. Open every day 9am-4pm, 9am-4.30pm Saturday and Sunday. n All dates correct at time of going to press. For more information visit www.york.gov.uk/markets

You’ve had a busy day at the office (trust us, you have) and the commute home was both long and stressful. Do you really want to cook tonight; slaving over a hot stove, chopping and dicing and grating? Don’t even get us started on the mountain of dishes you’ll have to wash afterwards. Do you really want to go through all that? The answer, dear readers, is no. Good, we’re glad you agree. Instead get yourself and your brood over to Stillington and settle in to the sumptuous surroundings of The Bay Tree.

There you’ll find lovingly prepared and locally sourced food and drink, served with care and attention in a very homely public house. At this time of year the garden makes for a captivating setting for those lazy summer days and evenings, whether you’re popping in for a pint or for a multi-course slap-up meal. You’re sure to get a very warm welcome and a really delicious meal! Plus no washing up. Win. For their full menu visit www.baytreestillington.com

Big Breakfast

There is nothing quite like the taste of a home cooked meal or freshly brewed coffee. But a free meal tastes a heck of a lot better. That’s what Mrs Dhesi from Heworth Coffee House is offering – exclusive for readers of Your Local Link (that’s you)! During August when you order one of her delicious breakfasts, you can get another completely free once you mention you that you’ve seen this piece in Your Local Link. n Heworth Coffee House, on East Parade, is open from 9am3pm, Monday to Friday. Call 07594 154517.

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Everyone loves a roast dinner – just the mention of Yorkshire puddings and gravy can bring silence to our otherwise rowdy office. However, all that washing up can put most of us off. Who wants to spend the last remaining hours of their weekend scrubbing burnt stuffing off a baking tray? There’s no need to forsake your beloved roast, though, as York Marriot are offering their Sunday Carvery Lunch at the Chase Bar and Grill! One course is just £9.95 and there are gorgeous views of the gardens to admire, too − and you didn’t even need to mow the lawn to enjoy them. The Chase Bar and Grill bar is open 10am-11pm daily, and the restaurant opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner. n Call 701000 or visit www.marriott.co.uk

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Gini slapped on a Stetson and moseyed on down to Uncle Joe’s Family Diner in Harton, off the A64. The pressure was on for the staff of Uncle Joe’s as Gini, half American herself, took the family to sample the delights of the new diner. Fortunately a warm welcome greeted them and they were ushered to their seats by polite and friendly staff. The menu was jam-packed with typical Yank chow; from pizzas and burgers, to steaks and hotdogs. To start they ploughed into an Uncle Joe’s Sharing Platter, complete with pork ribs, chicken wings, stuffed potato skins and breaded garlic mushrooms. “Although the menu stated it would cater for two to three people, we found the piled-high platter was more than enough for all four of us,” says Gini. “The only thing we could have done with were more napkins to deal with the ocean of sticky sauce from the ribs.” In Maine The main courses were delivered in a prompt

fashion, with two of the party enthusiastically eyeing their Rib eye steaks. “These two are steak aficionados who wouldn’t normally order their favourite fare without guarantees of perfection,” says Gini. “But they needn’t have worried, as both steaks were excellent, expertly cooked and exactly as requested.” The steaks came accompanied by authentic American-style fries, onion rings and salad. Gini herself ordered pasta, selecting a tasty sounding Spaghetti Carbonara. “The sauce was creamy, the pasta cooked perfectly and the pieces of pancetta were both chunky and delicious.” Stuffed In the tradition of our transatlantic cousins, doggy bags were called for to ferry away a mountain of food that they had no room for. So stuffed were they, there wasn’t any space for desert, but the menu was crammed with inviting cheesecakes,

sundaes and apple pies just like mom used to make. But did Uncle Joe’s Diner pass the test? Gini certainly seemed to think so. “They’ve done a good job of recreating an American diner in a quiet corner of North Yorkshire,” she says. “The good food, and it’s not too formal or fancy so it’s the perfect call-in point for families returning from a day at the coast. The only thing they need to make it truly authentic would be a classic jukebox!” n For more information (and to order take-away food) call 468028. To view their full menu, visit www.unclejoesdiner.co.uk

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A Unique York 800 Proms Concert

Monday 20 August

Mystery Plays Theatre, Museum Gardens York 7.30pm Featuring National Brass Band Championship finalists Shepherd Group Brass Band and York Railway Institute Band In aid of the Lord Mayor of York’s charities Tickets: £20, 17.50 & £12 (concessions £18 and £15) Booking through York Theatre Royal Box Office (01904) 623568 www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk More details: www.brassedon.org By arrangement with York Cultural Company Bar, food court and box office on site

Tickets: £20, 17.50 & £12 (concessions £18 and £15) Booking through York Theatre Royal Box Office (01904) 623568 www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk More details: www.brassedon.org By arrangement with York Cultural Company Bar, food court and box office on site

To book: 0844 8713024 BOILING FROG MUST SEE! (11 AUGUST) Billed as ‘the musical of our time’, Boiling Frog is set in modern day Yorkshire and explores a tale of love, family, separation, desperation and hope. Lewis Angel has the perfect life. A perfect perception that is. So when his wife announces that she wants a divorce, Lewis finds himself in a free fall into reality. But what is real anyway? What is this unforeseen torment? How will the kids react? What about their friends? How will he survive life as a single parent? Boiling Frog takes you on an emotional rollercoaster with events that threaten to engulf Lewis, his family and his mind… The 20-strong cast is a talented blend of youth and experience. Robert Readman of York Stage Musicals brings his reputation for delivering some of the best musical theatre in the region to his role as Director, accompanied by Choreographer, Sam Hesketh, and Music Arranger, Matthew Sharrock. Hailed by the Harrogate Advertiser as a “thought provokingly rollickingly good show”, Boiling Frog is the fantastic debut by Humruddy Productions. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (2-4 AUGUST) This summer’s Stage Experience production, in which young and talented performers from across York will work with an experienced and professional team, will be tackling the

classic tale of Fiddler on the Roof! Rehearsed and performed in just two weeks, Fiddler on the Roof marks the 10th anniversary of Stage Experience with a bang. With themes of nationality and religion, the show will burst at the seams with humour and tragedy, joy and sadness and is sure to touch audiences with its warmth and honesty. ANGELA BALLERINA THE MUSICAL (7-9 AUGUST) Everyone’s favourite little star, Angelina Ballerina, pirouettes onto the stage in her brand new musical - a magical show packed full of singing and dancing. Angelina and her friends think their dreams have come true when Camembert Academy wins the opportunity to appear in their favourite television programme Dancing With Mice! DANDY DICK (14-18 AUGUST) Dandy Dick tells the hilarious story of the Very Reverend Augustin Jedd, a pillar of Victorian respectability, who preaches regularly against the evils of the Turf. But a visit from his tearaway sister, herself a habitual gambler, leads him to risk all at the races, much against his better judgement. Mayhem ensues, with romantic intrigue, mistaken identity and a runaway horse... Following his huge success with The Madness of George III in the West End, Christopher Luscombe directs a solid gold cast of comic actors in what is surely the must-see comedy of 2012.

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LEGALLY BLONDE (4-8 September) The international award-winning hit Legally Blonde The Musical goes on tour. Winner of seven major awards including Best Musical 2011 (Olivier Awards) this all-singing, all-dancing romantic comedy is about knowing who you are and showing what you’ve got! Elle Woods can handle anything. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her she decides to follow him to Harvard Law School and win him back. With some help from new-found friends Paulette, Emmett and her chihuahua Bruiser, she learns that it’s so much better to be smart. SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (17-22 SEPTEMBER) Grand Opera House York, 7.30pm. York Stage Musicals adapt the 1952 movie of the same name, the plot closely adheres to the original. Set in Hollywood in the waning days of the silent screen era, it focuses on romantic lead Don Lockwood, his sidekick Cosmo Brown, aspiring actress Kathy Selden, and Lockwood’s leading lady Lina Lamont, whose lessthan-dulcet vocal tones make her an unlikely candidate for stardom in talking pictures.

CALENDAR GIRLS (19-24 November) Grand Opera House York, 7.30pm (2.30pm matinee Sat). A group of extraordinary women, members of a very ordinary Yorkshire WI, spark a global phenomenon by persuading one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! As interest snowballs, the Calendar Girls find themselves revealing more than they’d ever planned. Pick Me Up Theatre are proud to present the York Premiere

of Tim Firth’s Calendar Girls. In association with St Leonard’s Hospice.

NEWBY HALL & GARDENS www.newbyhallandgardens.com AS YOU LIKE IT (28-29 august) Newby Hall and Gardens, 7pm. Performed by a small troupe and showcasing some of the Globe Company’s brightest stars, the production will bring the excitement and vibrancy of Elizabethan theatre to Newby’s Gardens.

UPSTAGE CENTRE Call: 623568

COMPANY (18-22 September)

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Upstage Centre, Monkgate, 7.30pm. York Light Opera will be performing Stephen Sondheim’s famous musical comedy ‘Company’ at the Upstage Centre on Monkgate. Taken from the book by George Firth and with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim this musical comedy is bound to delight!

Director Mick Cox Assistant Director Martin Lettin Choreographer Mel Fox Producer Robert Readman Musical Director Christopher Guard

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE Call: 623568

Screenplay by Betty Comden & Adolph Green Songs by Nacio Herb Brown & Arthur Freed

H.M.S. PINAFORE (20-22 SEPTEMBER) Joseph Rowntree Theatre, 7.30pm (also 2.30pm Sat). Jorvik Gilbert and Sullivan Company, York’s only amateur theatre company solely dedicated to performing the works of Gilbert and Sullivan, are delighted to announce that they will be performing H.M.S. Pinafore in The Joseph Rowntree Theatre. Directed by Kayleigh Oliver with Matthew Collins as Musical Director.

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run from the CIA as they try to assassinate him for having knowledge of the spy programme that spawned the first three films, accompanied by Rachel Weisz. See what happens when you turn up to the party late?

Ted We’ve all had the dream that our teddy bears

Total recall “Consider that a divorce”, “See you at the party, Richter” and “Screw you!” – all classic quotes from our childhood, and all muttered by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the original 1990 Total Recall as he dispatched the bad guys (including his wife). So you could say that we have something of a vested interest in the remake of that film, based upon the story by Hollywood’s go-to author, Philip K Dick. This time round, instead of Arnie, we have Colin Farrell, and instead of a trip to Mars we have the story of one man who begins to believe he might be a spy, set to the backdrop of futuristic global strife.

Brave If you’re anything like our writer Howard who is married to a lovely Scottish lady, you’ll possess a healthy admiration and respect for our

Hibernian cousins (that isn’t based on fear – unlike Howard). Brave tells the story of one such spunky Scot, Merida (voiced by Kelly Macdonald) who defies her parents and her clan to set out on an adventure of her own. With a host of Scottish voice talent including Billy Connolly, Kevin McKidd and Robbie Coltrane, Pixar’s latest offering promises to be proper doss, ye ken?*

The Bourne Legacy Guns! Car chases! Kung fu! Good Will Hunting punching foreign spies in the face! Ah, the Jason Bourne films – like James Bond but lacking any charm, sophistication and cheeky innuendo. Well, they’re back, but this time without Matt Damon’s titular amnesiac. In this fourth instalment we get Aaron Cross (played by Jeremy Renner) who is on the

and favourite childhood toys come to life, play with us, console us and speak to us in the voice of Family Guy’s Peter Griffin. It seems that Mark Wahlberg shares our dream as character John Bennett, who wishes for his bear ‘Ted’ to come to life – a wish that comes true. The bear remains his best friend into his adult years, most definitely resulting in comedic conflict. Written and directed by Seth MacFarlane, the creator of Family Guy, American Dad and The Cleveland Show, ‘Ted’ features a host of A-listers, including narration by Patrick ‘make it so’ Stewart. We’re just a little worried we’ll be paid an angry visit by all those Barbie dolls whose hair we butchered.

The Watch “Who’s that suspicious character? He’s eyeing up Brenda’s shed! Hey you, yes you, young man. Clear off!” Good old Neighbourhood Watch schemes; legitimising nosiness and encouraging suspicion. But the residents of Ben Stiller’s street are probably very glad of their own Neighbourwood Watch, after they uncover a dastardly plot to take over the world – by aliens! Fortunately Ben has Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill, and The IT Crowd’s Richard Ayoade along to help. “Look at him, Marjorie; he’s all green and I don’t like the look of those tentacles. More tea?” *Very good, you understand?

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FIBBERS 3 Jenny O 4 The Francenes 5 Heart of Glass - Blondie! 10 Panda Cubs 22 Fearless Vampire Killers THE DUCHESS 3 Faraday Concept 4 The Bastard Sons 5 Ryan Keen 6 MxPx 7 Set Your Goals 8 Ingested 11 A Foreigner’s Journey 12 The Creepshow 17 Hue and Cry 18 Pelico

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Trembling Bell A Slice of Cooper Mordenstein Jeff The Brotherhood Aladdinsane

BASEMENT 2 Luke Jermay’s Psychic Cabaret 3 Barcode Zebra EP launch 4 Coquette 6 An Evening of Sharing 10 Basement Sessions: The Flails 11 Hyena Saturday Night Lounge 14 Comedy Mind Reader - JONATHAN ROYLE

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Hyena Saturday Night Lounge Please Please You Hyena Saturday Night Lounge Hyena Lounge Bank Holiday Special

STEREO 1 Fei Comodo 8 The Maddigans 14 Franz Nicolay 21 Skarlett Riot BLACK SWAN FOLK CLUB 2 Singers and Musicians Night 9 James Findlay 13 Pagan Moot

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Women Singers Night Wee Folk Edwina Hayes Singers and Musicians Night

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EARLY MUSIC 5 National Youth Guitar Ensemble 13 An Air of Mystery

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LATE MUSIC – ST SAVIOURGATE UNITARIAN CHAPEL 4 Paul Carey Jones & Ian Ryan

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EVENTS KEY: n WALKS & TOURS n LOCAL & COMMUNITY EVENTS

n DAYS OUT & ATTRACTIONS n CONCERTS n FAIRS & markets

August; appropriately named after a Roman emperor who was known for his love of fun days out. But back then the most fun dear Augustus could have was watching gladiators knock each other around or chariots throw their riders to the dust. Sounds dull. Fortunately there’s a bit more happening in modern-day York and the good news is that nobody has to fall out of a chariot. Highlights have to be the Galtres Festival, the many events of Yorkshire Day and Dandy Dick at the Grand Opera House. We who are about to have fun salute you! EVERY DAY n NEWGATE MARKET 9am – 4pm (4.30pm Sat and Sun). 110 stalls offering something for everyone every day including a wide variety of goods, fruit and vegetables, as well as a good selection of fresh fish and meat. Call 07887 754455 n YORK DUNGEONS 12 Clifford Street. See the Dungeons’ latest show, ‘Execution: Traitors of York’. Travel back to the 15th century and join the crowds gathered to witness the careless executioner as he shares the gory tales of York’s Micklegate Bar. But watch out… there is a traitor amongst you. Will you be next to lose your head? Call 632599. n YORKWALK Museum Garden Gates, Museum Street. Follow in the steps of the Mystery Plays with a series of specially themed walks. Call 622303 or visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk for full details. n YORK MINSTER 7am-6.30pm. Learn about the Minster’s 8 Wonders, a new project launched

earlier this year, helping visitors to discover what makes the iconic structure so magnificent. On every trip up the Minster Tower visitors will pass medieval pinnacles and gargoyles and see over York Minster’s rooftops to the best views of Yorkshire. Every day there will be fun activities for children and families to do together throughout the summer. Call 0844 9390015 or visit wonders.yorkminster.org n YORK’S CHOCOLATE STORY King's Square, York, 10am-5pm. See chocolate come to life, hear generations of chocolate secrets, explore from bean to bar and taste your way through York’s confectionery history. They’re also playing their part in Yorkshire Day celebrations by launching four innovative flavours of chocolate which will be available to visitors to sample from 27th July – 3rd August. Prepare for a mouth-watering journey through the story of chocolate in York and sample some traditional chocolate recipes from the Rowntree archives. Call 08454 989411 or visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com

n DOG WALKS throughout Yorkshire. Dog Walks Yorkshire provide maps and information for a wide range of dog walks within the area’s beautiful scenery. Visit www.dogwalksyorkshire.com n YORK CITY SIGHTSEEING Departs Exhibition Square, 9am-5.30pm. Discover York with these open top bus tours. Join the bus at any of our 22 stops. Buses run every 10-15 minutes in summer. Enjoy a live guided Heritage Tour, Family Fun and Multilingual Tours and travel on Terrible Tales – the grisly stories of York – if you dare. Call 634296 or email ycs@transdevyork.co.uk n BUSES TO YORK MAZE AND YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM departing York Station. Bus service 45 leaves the station every day at 10.05am, 11.35am, 2.05pm and 4.05pm. Service running until 1 September. Call 633990 and visit www.yorkbus.co.uk

Get Active! Sunday 26 and Monday 27 August 2012 High energy weekend with pedal powered machines, ‘have a go’ archery and climbing wall. Competitions and fun for all the family.

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n PICK YOUR OWN The Balloon Tree Farmshop, Gate Helmsley. Home-grown strawberries are now ready for picking! The multiaward winning Balloon Tree Farmshop and Cafe have been growing soft fruit and vegetables for over 20 years so they know how to get the best fruit possible! Call 01759 373023 n YORK MAZE Open 21 July-2 September, 10am-6.30pm daily. One of the largest maize mazes in the world, York Maze has won many awards including Yorkshire’s Best Tourism Experience and the UK Maize Maze of the year. Each year the maze has a new design to solve, and this year’s image is the Yum Kaax, Maya god of Maize. Visit www.yorkmaze.com n PLAY AND EXPLORE Beningbrough Hall and Gardens, 11am-5.30pm daily. Open every day throughout the school holidays including adventure in the wilderness play area, build a den or find a geocache in the parkland. Portraits exhibition running until 31 January. Call 472027. n F1 RACING JMD Raceway, Kathryn Avenue, Monks Cross, 10am-9pm (Mon-Fri), 9am-9pm (Sat), 10am-7pm (Sun). Racing and go-kart hire throughout the day – perfect for old and young speedsters during the summer holidays. Call 673555 or visit www.karting.uk.com n SIGHTSEEING TOURS BY BIKE 11am and 2pm. Explore York by bike, with all equipment provided. Just bring pedal power to build up your appetite for good Yorkshire food! Call 720003, email info@scootcyclingholidays.co.uk or visit www.scootcyclingholidays.co.uk n THE DEEP Hull, 10am-6pm daily. This awardwinning visitor attraction is home to over 3,500 fish including spectacular sharks and rays – making it the

perfect family day out. It is just a few minutes walk, via the footbridge, from Hull Marina, city centre shops and the Museums Quarter. Lots of activities running through the day. Visit www.thedeep.co.uk n CAMP HILL Kirklington, Bedale. Action and adventure wonderland complete with water zorbs, quad bike all–terrain racing, segway course, high ropes adventure course and a fantastic maize maze. Also sample the delights of the café and relax in The Orangery. Call 01845 567788 or visit www. camphill.co.uk n DEMONSTRATIONS AND WORKSHOPS The York Cocoa House, Blake Street, 9am-4pm daily. Discover more about chocolate. The chocolate workshops are all hands-on and are suitable for all ages and abilities. Demonstrations, tastings and master classes including Mondays: Create your own Chocolate Lollipop, Tuesdays: Chocolate Truffles Taster Class, Wednesdays: Chocolate Demonstration, Thursdays: Chocolate Tasting and Create your own Chocolate Greeting Card, Saturdays: Create your own Chocolate Bar, and Sundays Cocoa Bean to Chocolate Drink. www.yorkcocoahouse.co.uk n DIGGERLAND Castleford, open seven days during school holidays (Sat, Sun and bank holidays usually). Diggerland allows both adults and children to go crazy with mechanised madness. There are digger rides and drives, tractor trips, dumper trucks and Landrover safaris. Call 0871 2277007. n YORK BOAT Lendal Bridge Landing, throughout the day. An entertaining and informative river cruise. Escape the city rush and enjoy York from a different perspective whilst the friendly team guide you along the beautiful River Ouse. Visit www.yorkboat.co.uk

n PIGLETS ADVENTURE FARM PARK The Farmer’s Cart, Towthorpe Grange, 10am-5pm. Animal petting, crazy farm golf, obstacle course, rideon tractor rides, pedal go-carts and much more. Call 499700 or visit www.pigletsfarmpark.co.uk

EVERY NIGHT n GHOST TRAIL OF YORK West Doors of York Minster. 7.30pm. Dare you cross the centuries and discover York’s spine-chilling history? From tragic plague victims to murdered orphans and the plumber who spotted an entire Roman legion marching through a basement, you’ll find out how York earned its reputation as one of the most haunted cities in the world. Call 633276.

EVERY SUNDAY n GIANT CAR BOOT SALE Home Farm (opposite Wigginton Village), Wigginton, 7am1pm. Established for 22 years. Includes toilets and refreshments. Call 768463.

EVERY SUNDAY, WEDNESDAY AND ALL BANK HOLIDAYS UNTIL END OF SEPTEMBER n SUTTON PARK Sutton-on-the Forrest, 1.305pm (gardens open from 11am). Stunning stately home and heritage garden complete with tea room and beautiful courtyard serving food, home baking and ice creams. Call 01347 810249.

UNTIL 30 JULY n LOCAL LANDSCAPES BY MALCOLM LUDVIGSEN Auden House, 17 St Ann’s Court, 10am-4pm, Mon-Sat. An exhibition of local landscapes including Walmgate Stray, the Ouse and Clifton Ings. Visit www.malcolmludvigsen.org.uk

UNWRAPPING YORK’S CHOCOLATE STORY AT YORK’S NEWEST VISITOR ATTRACTION

King’s Square, York YO1 7LD Tel: 0845 4989411 www.yorkschocolatestory.com Open daily 10am – 5pm

‘hook a train’ game in our brand new craft activity, and dress up in Edwardian costume. Ffollow our summer family trail, and sing along with our seaside puppet shows. Call 08448 153139. n TIME TRAVELLERS GO... ROYAL Clifford’s Tower, 11am-5pm daily. Become the king for a day! Children can dress up as medieval nobles in splendid costumes and hats, including a medieval crown. Visit www.english-heritage.org.uk n THE GLORY OF YORK EXHIBITION Blue Tree Gallery, 23 Bootham, 10am-5.30pm, closed Sundays. Works by Colin Carruthers on the rivers and bridges of York; Richard Burel on York city life; Giuliana Lazzerini on the architecture of the city and Graham K Cook on the doors of York. Call 620660.

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UNTIL SEPTEMBER

n ROSE SCULPTURE: OUTDOOR EXHIBITION Castle Howard, 9am-5.30pm. Funded by the Cultural Olympiad, Paul Cummins will install an exclusive display of 30 ceramic rose sculptures in the grounds at Castle Howard. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk or call 01653 648333.

n YORK’S BIRD OF PREY DISPLAY Coppergate Centre, 11am-5pm. A fascinating collection of owls and other stunning birds of prey. Flying shows at 1pm and 3pm daily (weather permitting). Visit www.owl-adventures.co.uk

UNTIL 31 AUGUST n 50 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU’RE 11 ¾, Beningbrough Hall 11am–5.30pm. Complete as many of the 50 activities on the list as you can; from building a den, hunting for bugs or climbing a tree. Collect a scrapbook and earn stickers, to record your summer of fun. What other activities would you put on your list? Call 472027

n DISCOVERY GARDEN WALKS Beningbrough Hall, 2pm (Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays). Join one of the volunteer garden guides to discover some of Beningbrough’s fabulous garden features. Call 472027

UNTIL 5 NOVEMBER

UNTIL 1 SEPTEMBER n EXHIBITIONS OF QUILTS AND TEXTILE ARTS The Quilt Museum, 10am-4pm. Small is Beautiful & Celebrating Diversity – a guest exhibition of work from members of the European Quilt Association. Call 613242.

UNTIL 2 SEPTEMBER n SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN National Railway Museum, 10am-6pm daily. Make your very own

n VALHALLA EXHIBITION 10 Coppergate. 10am – 5pm. Visiting JORVIK this summer? Don’t miss this exclusive exhibition just around the corner on Coppergate. It explores the archaeological evidence for Viking burials across the British Isles. Discover remains found in excavations and find out how the Vikings commemorated and celebrated their dead using pagan boat burials, grave goods and ornately carved headstones. There’s also a special hands-on children's area, where puppetry and play encourages you to find out about Norse myths and sagas. Call 615505.

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Over 20 stalls of Yorkshire crafts and produce in the Courtyard | Visit the Farm Shop, Garden Centre, Gift Shops and Cafés | Open 10am | Free admission and parking Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA www.castlehoward.co.uk

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26 JULY n FUND-RACING F1 Racing, JMD Raceway, Kathryn Avenue, Monks Cross, 7pm. On the last Thursday of every month F1 Racing will host a Daytona 120 (2 hours) to help raise money for the charity York Against Cancer. Call 673555 or visit www.karting.uk.com

28-29 JULY

and a Yorkshire themed trail. Join us to celebrate all things great and small from this white rose county. Call 472027

await for any visitors that can fool him. www. yorkmaze.co.uk n PRIDE & PREJUDICE Burnby Hall, Pocklington, 7pm. Chapterhouse Theatre Company present this open air version of Jane Austen's Classic. Gates open at 6pm if you wish to picnic in the gardens before the show. Call 01759 307125 or visit www.chapterhouse.org

29 JULY

n THE GREAT WETHERBY

RACECOURSE ANTIQUES FAIR Wetherby Racecourse, 9am-5pm. The fabulous Bramham Hall Exhibition Centre and Millennium Grandstand plays host to the fair with numerous outside pitches and catering. Call 01332 830444 n YORKSHIRE CRAFT FAIR St William’s College. An opportunity for the public to see a wide range of crafts and gifts not available in their standard high street shops. Call 01274 835588 n RIPLEY ANTIQUE FAIR The Town Hall, Ripley, 9am-4pm. Quality fair with items including decorative antiques, pottery, porcelain, glass and paintings. Call 01423 889163.

n Moorland Festival Sutton Bank National Park Centre, 11am-4.30pm. As the heart of the Park begins to turn purple, spend the day discovering the amazing moorland heritage. A living history group brings the sights and smells of the moorland to life. Storytelling, face painting, food tasting and craft making. You can even become a Celt for the day. www.northyorkmoors.org.uk

30 JULY n ANTIQUE RETRO & COLLECTORS FAIR York Racecourse, 9am. Visit www. yorkantiquefairs.com

n 3 Little Pigs The Farmer’s Cart, Towthorpe Grange. Storytelling, walking around the site and activities four times a day. Call 499183 and visit www.thefarmerscart.co.uk

n LIVE COMEDY Dusk, 8pm. York's favourite comedy group Can't Sing, Can't Dance, Don't Care returns to Dusk for another sensational night of new act comedy. Free entry. Visit www.cscddc. blogspot.com

28 JULY

1 AUGUST

n SUMMER ROYAL RECITAL: JOSEF MILTSHITZSKY York Minster, 7pm. Jubilee - themed organ concert by Josef Miltshitzsky (Ottobeuren). Visit www.boxoffice.yorkminster.org

n YORKSHIRE DAY York Maze, 10am-6.30pm. Celebrate all that is great in Yorkshire. Enter the round Straw Bale rolling race and the Yorkshire pud throwing contest - ay up! Visit www.yorkmaze. co.uk

n MAZE MAGIC DAY York Maze, 10am6.30pm. Join the resident magician on stage for the ‘magic x-factor’ and show off your tricks, prizes

n YORKSHIRE DAY Beningbrough Hall, 11am5.30pm. Curd Tart and Fat Rascals, Yorkshire tea

n TERRY DEARY’S VICIOUS VALHALLA Jorvik Viking Centre, 10.30am-1pm. Celebrate Yorkshire Day in the company of Terry Deary, the author of 'Vicious Vikings', at JORVIK’s summer exhibition, Valhalla: In search of the Viking Dead. Chat with Terry, find out more about his latest projects and get a copy of his brilliant 'Viking Tales' novels. After having your book signed, take advantage of visiting the new exhibition, Valhalla: In Search of the Viking Dead, while you’re there. The book signing event is free, and admission to the exhibition, which is on until 4th November, is £2.50 for adults, £1.50 for concessions and £1 for children – or free with a JORVIK Viking centre, DIG , Barley Hall or Micklegate Bar Museum admission ticket. Admission charge applies if visiting the exhibition after the book signing event. The Valhalla exhibition explores the archaeological evidence for Viking burials across the British Isles, and visitors can discover how Vikings carried out burials as well as having a look at the remains that have been found at burial sites in York. There’s a hands-on children’s area too that teaches youngsters about Norse myths. The Valhalla exhibition is based at 10 Coppergate, York, YO1 9NR – just around the corner from JORVIK Viking Centre. Visit www. valhallayork.com n NATIONAL PLAYDAY New EarswicK Bowls Club, 9am. The club will be joined by delivery partners York City in the Community, 1st York Boccia Club and City of York Council Leisure coaches in providing a full day of varied activities all free. Visit www.newearswickibc.co.uk

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adventure? Beningbrough Hall & Gardens, geo-caching taster day, Sunday 5 August 11am - 3pm Garmin will help you get started on your treasure hunt. We have six caches hidden around the parkland - how many will you find? Did you know we are open 7 days a week throughout July & August for play and adventure, whatever the weather! Family entry only £21 Under 5s and members go FREE Call 01904 472027, download our FREE App or visit nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough © National Trust Images/John Millar Registered charity number 205846

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4-5 AUGUST n RURAL GAMES Yorkshire Museum of Farming, all day. Traditional rural games and activities. Call 489966. n OLYPIGS SILLY SPORTS The Farmer’s Cart, Towthorpe Grange. Active fun for all the family to take part in and enjoy. Call 499183 and visit www. thefarmerscart.co.uk

4-5 & 18-19 AUGUST

n YORKSHIRE DAY Burnby Hall, Pocklington, 10am-4pm. Celebrate Yorkshire Day with East Riding Artists who will be working in the gardens. Call 01759 307125

2 AUGUST n FREE VALUATION DAY The Bar Convent, 11am-3pm. Get your antiques, collectibles and jewellery valued for free by experts from Tennants Auctioneers. Call 01423 531661

n OPEN WEEKENDS Holgate Windmill, 11am-4pm. The mill is a distinctive landmark on the skyline near the junction of Poppleton and Acomb Roads, a mile and a half from the city centre. The mechanism controlling the sail shutters is now working and the mill is ready to grind corn. Test flour has been made and will be on display. Please park on Acomb Road if coming by car. Admission is £3 for adults, and free for children under 16. Visit www.holgatewindmill.org

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4 AUGUST

n LATIN DANCE NIGHT La Tasca, 21 Back Swinegate, Displays of Salsa, Samba and Tango with the opportunity to learn a few routines and time for lots of freestyle dance. Buffet supper included in the ticket. Tickets and time from Amnesty Bookshop, Goodramgate or by calling 07981 339602

4-12 AUGUST

n YORKSHIRE MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL Throughout Yorkshire, times tbc. Combining n AN INTRODUCTION TO BUSHCRAFT falconry, archery, thrilling re–enactments, activities for children, dramatic performances and guided AND SHELTER BUILDING The Moors visits to a host of stunning medieval sites in National Park Centre, Danby, 2pm-4.30pm. Rediscover our ancestors’ skills with an introduction gorgeous settings, the Yorkshire Medieval Festival promises to be a brilliant Gold Local Link Half Page Aug 2012_Layout 1 13/07/2012 14:31 Pagenew 1 addition to the toYork bushcraft. Call 01439 772738 calendar! www.yorkshire-medieval-festival.com

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n LATE MUSIC PRESENTS PAUL CAREY JONES & IAN RYAN Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, 7.30pm. ‘Adieu to all alluring toys’ – a celebration of British Song in the 21st Century. The programme includes Roger Marsh’s beautiful Lullaby and a world premiere by Sadie Harrison. www.latemusic.org n SOVEREIGN PARK SUMMER FAIR Princess Drive, of Boroughbridge Road YO26 5SX. 1 – 3pm. Rain or shine, there’s tons of fun to be had, from a climbing wall to cake stalls, train rides, arts and crafts and a real life fire engine! Plus, don’t miss your chance to go for gold in the Sovereign Park Olympics!

Are you ready to join in? Sports Clubs Open Days This summer local sports clubs will open their doors for you to find out more. Local Leaders Share the excitement this summer and take part in activity challenges, sports volunteering and charity fitness events. Celebrating Ability Day, Friday 24 August A day showcasing the range of disability and inclusive sports available in York at Energise. Just 30 Fair, Saturday 15 September Join us for a day promoting the fantastic sports clubs and fitness centres we have in York. Join us at Rowntree Park and get active. Eng-AGE 50+ Games, starts Sunday 30 September Enjoy a week of tasters, classes and activity sessions across York for those over 50.

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5 AUGUST

n WALK TEN CASTLE HOWARD FOR MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE Castle

n TOCKWITH SHOW Tockwith & District Showground, Cattal Moor Lane, Tockwith. A traditional country show with a county-wide reputation for its displays of working rural crafts, farmers’ market and wide range of attractions. They also boast one of the largest Farriers’ competitions outside the county show circuit. The show offers great value for money, with a full and varied day of entertainment and education. Call 07702 264715 and visit www.tockwithshow.org.uk

Howard, 6pm. Join Marie Curie Cancer Care for a 10K summer evening sponsored walk at the historic estate of Castle Howard. Stroll with hundreds of people through rolling countryside, past monuments and lakes before returning to this impressive house. Relax into the evening and enjoy a torch-lit picnic, live entertainment and fireworks. Each step that you take will help to raise vital funds for your local Marie Curie Nursing Service, who provide specialist nursing care, completely free, to people with terminal illness in their own homes. To find out more or to register go to www. mariecurie.org.uk or call 08700 340040.

n Geo-caching Taster Day, Beningbrough Hall, 11am-3pm. Call 472027

6 AUGUST

n fashion and gift fair Guildhall, St. Helens Square. Craft fair and market stalls. Visit www.allseasonevents.co.uk

n RIVER FOSS SOCIETY CIRCULAR WALK meet at the Coxwold Village Hall, 10am.

n SUMMER ROYAL RECITAL: FRANCIS JACKSON York Minster, 7pm. Jubilee-themed organ concert by Francis Jackson (Organist Emeritus). Visit www.boxoffice.yorkminster.org

n TEDDY BEARS PICNIC Yorkshire Museum of Farming, all day. Call 489966.

8 + 15 AUGUST 8 AUGUST n THORNTON-LE-DALE SHOW Thornton-le-Dale, 9am. The 93rd Annual Show complete with the working terrier show, lurcher show, junior show jumping, children’s fancy dress and sports events ranging from the Men’s 400 yards race to a real crowd puller, the hugely entertaining, children’s Tug of War competition. Visit www. thorntonledale.com

n SUMMER FAIR Grimston Court Residential Care Home, Grimston, 2-5pm. Come and join the fun, with stalls, tombola, raffles, face painting, crafts, children’s fancy dress and a bouncy castle. Call 489343. n ATTENTION ROWNTREE WORKERS York’s Chocolate Story, 1-5pm. Did you work at Rowntree’s in the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s or 70’s, or know someone that did? If so, the writers of a new book about women workers at the York factory, would like to hear from you. They are interested in the stories of those who worked there in the past. Call 01943 607005

9 AUGUST n YORK HAEMATOLOGY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING Heworth Golf Club, Muncastergate, 7pm. Dr Phil Simpson, Clinical Health Psychologist, will be attending as guest speaker. Email Carol.Miller2@ntlworld.com

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COMEDY NIGHTS EAT, DRINK, LAUGH AT OUR FAB 4’S COMING SOON FRI 28 SEPT

GARY COLEMAN

FRI 26 OCT

ISZI LAWRENCE

One of the hardest working and funniest comics on the circuit. It’s unsurprising that Frank Skinner is a fan GQ MAGAZINE Highly inventive and very funny FRANK SKINNER A Fine solo show from an utterly charming performer TIME OUT featuring

Iszi Lawrence finds herself in bracket alongside Josie Long and Sarah Millican OXFORD TIMES She’s good… really good.OXFORD MAIL Manages to be both intelligent and silly – a winning combination JO CAULFIELD

JAMES REDMOND, PAUL SAVAGE & GORDON SOUTHERN

MATT PRICE, MAX DICKINS & GAVIN WEBSTER

SAT 17 NOV DAN WRIGHT

Very original, very funny, extremely entertaining CITY LIFE MAGAZINE Wright’s delivery is hugely animated, with big physical gestures STEVE BENNETT featuring

BRYAN LACEY, GUY MATHERS & PAUL KERENSA

n BUGS, BEETLES & BUTTERFLIES Burnby Hall, Pocklington, 10am-4pm. Become a nature detective and learn all about the wonderful wildlife of the gardens. Call 01759 307125

10 AUGUST n STONEYARD OPEN DAY York Minster, 9.30am-3pm. Explore behind-the-scenes, meeting expert local craftspeople and apprentices in the workshops. Enjoy family hands-on activity in the Minster, or climb the East Front Scaffolding for a once-in-a-lifetime tour. Call 0844 939 0015.

11-12 AUGUST n ELVINGTON MODEL AIR SHOW Elvington Airfield, YO41 4AU. 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm). Voted Best Value Show of 2012, this is a must for model enthusiasts and anyone else who fancies a great day out. You’ll find trade stands, pilots from all over Europe, and full size participation. Why not take advantage of the on-site camping and make a weekend of it? For more information, call Dave on 07860 345613 or email dave.johnson13@btopenworld.com n DRIFFIELD STEAM AND VINTAGE RALLY The Showground, Driffield, 10am. Vintage working and old time fair, craft hall, model exhibition and extensive market. All in all it promises to be another great show so get along and see all these fantastic pieces of our heritage for yourself! Call 01377 254384 or visit www. driffieldvintagerally.co.uk n WELCOME CRAFT FAIRS Ryedale Folk Museum, Hutton-le-Hole, 11am-4pm. A great day out in North Yorkshire. Visit www.welcomecrafts. com

VALHALLA in search of the viking dead

JORVIK’s summer exhibition,

created in association with York Minster and the Manx Museum, Isle of Man explores the archaeological evidence for Viking burials across the British Isles.

Free entry

with your JORVIK admission ticket 10 Coppergate Around the corner from JORVIK Viking Centre

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NEXT COMEDY NIGHT JAN 2013 Please visit www.yorkracecourse.co.uk for our full calendar of events

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14 AUGUST n JONATHAN ROYALE – COMEDY PSYCHIC SHOW City Screen Basement, 7.30pm. Laughs aplenty for this Derren Brown parody. Call 0871 9025726. n STAINED GLASS TOUR St Denys Church, Walmgate. Explore the wonderful medieval glass in the company of their expert guides. Call 611687 or visit www.stainedglasscentre.org n COFFEE MORNING WITH CAKE STALL 9 Woolsey Drive, Bishopthorpe, 11am1pm. In aid of Parkinson’s UK.

15 AUGUST n THE PIRATES OF BURNBY HALL GARDENS Burnby Hall, Pocklington, 10am-4pm. All aboard for a day of swashbuckling fun with Hull Scrapstore. Call 01759 307125

17 AUGUST 11 AUGUST n YKSOUL 6TH CHARITY ALL DAYER Askham Bryan College, 3pm-1am. Raising money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. www.yksoul.com n PRODUCE SHARING Old School, Wigginton, 1.30-2.30pm. Bring your surplus produce or just come along and share with others if you haven’t any yourself. Call 760659

12 AUGUST n RIPLEY AGRICULTURAL SHOW Ripley Castle Park, Harrogate, all day. Restaurant and public bar as well as many attractions and displays. Heavy and light horses, open dog show, companion dog show, sheep, cattle and pigs and

Yorkshire's largest and finest display of vintage tractors. Call 01943 466654. n ALFA RALLY Newby Hall and Gardens, 11am-5.30pm. Join the Alfa Romeo Owners Club for their annual gathering. Call 0845 4504068.

14 & 26 AUGUST n COURTYARD CRAFT AND LOCAL PRODUCE MARKETS Castle Howard, 10am4pm. Shop for delicious food and beautiful crafts all sourced or produced in Yorkshire, and in many cases locally to the Castle Howard Estate. Over 20 stalls of Yorkshire crafts and produce in the Courtyard. Visit the farm shop, garden centre, gift shops and cafés. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

n THE UNTHANKS WITH BRIGHOUSE & RASTRICK BRASS BAND York Minster, 8pm. A unique collaboration between England’s peerless pioneers of folk and the National Brass Band Champions of Great Britain. Local Link readers get a 15% Discount Code off all Rear Nave seats. Valid 1st-21st July. Use code: link2012 when booking. Call 0844 939 0015.

18 AUGUST n BEACH PARTY & BARBEQUE York Maze, 10am-6.30pm. Chill out at the York Maze beach party with a surf simulator, limbo dancing, music and barbeque. Cool off in ‘water wars’ where everyone can get a soaking! www.yorkmaze.com

SPECIAL EVENTS THIS SUMMER: PIG RACING Everyday from the 21st July to the 31st August 3 LITTLE PIGS STORY TELLING AND ACTIVITIES 28th and 29th July OLYMPIGS SILLY SPORTS Fun for all the family on the 4th and 5th August

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n SUMMER ROYAL RECITAL: KEITH WRIGHT York Minster, 7pm. Jubilee-themed organ concerts for 2012, featuring some of the country’s top performers. www.boxoffice. yorkminster.org

Gallery, Sledmere House, Driffield, 11am-4pm. An exhibition of evocative en plein air landscape paintings by Yorkshire artists Stephen Barnsley and Kate Kenney. Call 01377 236637.

n PROMS SPECTACULAR Castle Howard, 7.30pm. The UK’s greatest Proms concert returns to Castle Howard as they once again celebrate the very best of British with this magical evening of popular classics, wonderful movie themes and amazing fireworks. It culminates in a rousing finale of proms favourites. Featuring the renowned English National Orchestra, with exuberant conductor Jae Alexander at the helm, this concert will be a superb evening of pure entertainment for the whole family. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

n FREE FAMILY FUN DAY Wigginton Recreation Hall. 11am–4pm. Haxby Shotokan Karate Club presents this Karate-themed event, with free karate and self-defence classes, demonstrations, BBQ and more. Call 17583 249115

19 AUGUST

n ROSEDALE SHOW Milburn Arms Field, Rosedale Abbey, Pickering, all day. Full agricultural show with a novelty dog show. Highlights include a show of cattle, goats, heavy horses, ponies, jumping, sheep, produce, flowers, fruit, vegetables, rabbits, cavies, pigeons and poultry, vintage tractorsand scarecrows. Call 01751 417740 n rock and roll dance WITH ROCK BACK THE CLOCK New Earswick Bowls Club, 7.30pm. The summer Rock 'n' Roll season finishes with Rock Back the Clock, returning to York after a long absence. To book call 750230. n OPEN DAY Walmgate Day Nursery, 10am2pm. A chance to meet the staff of the nursery, now under new management. Bring your children to experience what’s on offer, join in the fun with painting and games. www.walmgatedaynursery.com

19-25 AUGUST n AT THE VERY HEART OF IT The Triton

n THE HISTORY OF RUFFORTH CHURCH Rufforth All Saints’ Church, 2pm. A talk about the history of the church. Call 738427. n NATIONAL SPEED HILL CLIMB Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough. Visit www.auto66.com n CHARITY OPEN DAY Sherburn airfiled. A full day out for the family in support of Help for Heroes. Flypasts, vintage aircraft, sports cars, children’s activities and café. Visit www. sherburnaeroclub.com n Mountain Bike Demo Day, Dalby Forest, 10am–4pm. Fulford Cycles will be holding a demonstration day in Dalby Forest. Come along and test ride the latest range of Orange Bikes and Mountain Bikes from Moda UK and KTM. For details call 620349 and visit www.fulfordcycles.com

20 AUGUST n VIEWS OF YORK EXHIBITION EVENING Treasurer’s House, 5.30pm (tour starts at 7.30pm). To celebrate York’s 800th year of city status, enjoy dinner and a curator’s tour. Booking essential. Call 624247. n PROMS IN THE GARDENS Museum Gardens, 7.30pm. Featuring National Brass Band

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Championship finalists Shepherd Group Brass Band and York Railway Institute Band. In aid of the Lord Mayor of York’s charities. By arrangement with York Cultural Company. Bar, food court and box office on site. Call 623568.

21 AUGUST n WIZARD OF CASTLE MAGIC Newby Hall, 2.30pm. Things will never be the same again when the Wizard’s nephew, Mickey, and an invisible cat called Catastrophe, arrive at Castle Magic. Will the Wizard teach Mickey any spells? These mysteries and more will all be revealed in this very spooky but funny play for five – 11 year olds. Visit www.newbyhallandgardens.com

22 AUGUST n RIVER FOSS SOCIETY VISIT TO POND HEAD RESERVOIR Meet where BrandsbyAmpleforth and Coulton-Yearsley roads cross, 10.15am. With Brian Hebditch, Senior Flood Risk Engineer, City of York Council. Call 766196. n EGTON SHOW 2012 Egton, 8.30am. Wrought iron and farrier display, a farmers market, plus all the usual horse, cattle, sheep, goat, ferret, fur and feather classes. Call 01947 604329. n PICTURE BOOK PICNIC Burnby Hall, Pocklington, 10am-4pm. Join them for a celebration of the most beautiful children’s picture books. Call 01759 307125

24-26 AUGUST n GALTRES FESTIVAL 2012 Crayke. Festival organisers have promised their event will go ahead, regardless of the weather. They're fully prepared for whatever the heavens throw at them, with a load of carefully planned contingency measures including trackway, tonnes of straw, new parking areas, and

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shiny new wellington boots. This year’s festival promises to be better than ever! Confirmed bands include Ash, Adam Ant, Buzzcocks, Chris Helme and Seth Lakeman. For fun lovers the theme of this year is Dragons and Knights with a host of activities planned in the medieval village including live jousting tournaments, archery and falconry displays. DISCOUNTED TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Book your discounted tickets now from www.galtresfestival.org.uk using code ‘Locallink767’

n ART EXHIBITION Poppleton Tithe Barn, Church Lane, Nether Poppleton, 10am6pm, (until 5pm on Monday). This is the 12th successive year that the artists of Poppleton will be exhibiting and selling their paintings and cards. Call 481690.

24 AUGUST n CELEBRATING ABILITY DAY Energise, Cornlands Road. To celebrate the arrival of the Paralympic Lantern, City of York Council is inviting everyone to a free celebration of disability sport in York. There will be a series of sport taster sessions, with everything from Badminton to Rock Climbing, New Age Kurling to Boccia (don’t know what that is? Come along and find out!). You’ll also be able to talk to activity providers, charities and other relevant groups. The highlight of the day will be the arrival of the Paralympic Lantern in the afternoon, before it begins its journey to the Olympic Park in London. Visit www.york.gov.uk/yorkgold2012 n BUZZING! YORK AUTHOR EVENT Waterstones, High Ousegate, 11am-3pm. York children's writer Anneliese Emmans Dean signs copies of her new book Buzzing! Visit www. thebigbuzz.biz

25-26 AUGUST n Ripley Antique Fair The Town Hall, Ripley, 9am-4pm. Quality fair with items including decorative antiques, pottery, porcelain, glass and paintings. Call 01423 889163. THE SHOWGROUND DRIFFIELD, EAST YORKSHIRE

n CAWOOD CRAFT FESTIVAL Cawood. Every year the Cawood Craft Festival welcomes a huge number of families to the village and this year there are even more reasons to pay the festival a visit. The festival showcases traditional arts and artisan crafts, including clothes, bags, jewellery, woodwork, gifts, bead workshops, glasswork, tapestry, pictures and toys. Plus local cheeses, honey, ice-cream, meat, preserves, chutneys and ‘naughty but nice’ traditional sweets. Visit www.cawoodcraftfestival.co.uk

25 AUGUST n TORCHLIGHT MAZE York Maze, 10am-10pm. For a completely different maze experience try it in the dark! BBQ and café open all evening. Don’t forget your torch! Visit www. yorkmaze.com n BILSDALE SHOW Thornhill Farm, Chop Gate, Bilsdale, 9am. Bilsdale Silver Band, ponies, cattle, sheep, fur and feather, vintage machinery, horticulture, bouncy castle, archery. Plus many more attractions held amid beautiful countryside. Call 01642 778244. n FALCONRY DAY WITH SMJ FALCONRY Burnby Hall, Pocklington, 11am4pm. Come and see owls, hawks and falcons. Flying demonstrations throughout the day. Call 01759 307125 THE SHOWGROUND DRIFFIELD, EAST YORKSHIRE

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26 AUGUST n BREAKING NEWS SHIPMATES! Avast, me hearties! Hang the jib and shiver your timbers – for the Festival of the Rivers Flotilla is back on! Cancelled in July due to the bad weather, the date has now been set for all of King Neptune’s children to don their sea legs and join in with the fun. The flotilla, which will set sail from Bishopthorpe on 26th August, will be themed to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the City of York with prizes being awarded to the best dressed boat. For more information visit www.yorkfestivals.com

26-27 AUGUST n GET ACTIVE WEEKEND Castle Howard, 10am-4pm. Get active at Castle Howard this August Bank Holiday! Visit Get Cycling's bike roadshow, test out a variety of different pedal powered machines from toddler bikes to tandems - there is something for everyone! Enter their competition to win a brand new bike! Learn archery and even take part in the beginner’s archery competition. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk n SUMMER CRAFT & GIFT FESTiVAL Duncombe Park, Helmsley, 10am-4.30pm. Over 50 stalls selling product not normally found on the high street. Set throughout the inside of this beautiful home which is not normally open to the public. Price includes admission to Stately Home, Craft Fair and Parkland. Call 01274 835588

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n FANTASTIC PLANT FAIR Newburgh Priory, Coxwold. Get access to some of the North's most passionate and prominent nurseries and plant growers who provide rare, unusual, good quality and reasonably priced plants. Visit www. newburghpriory.co.uk n DUNNINGTON VILLAGE SHOW The Reading Room, 1.30pm. Try making jam, cakes, bread or enter the flowers and vegetables competition. Call 488986

1-2 SEPTEMBER n FARNDALE SHOW 2012 Showfield behind the Village Hall, Church Houses, Farndale, 8am. n BURTON AGNES FETE Burton Agnes Hall, 105th Annual Exhibition of the Farndale Agricultural, 11am-5pm daily. Visitors are invited to join in the Horticultural & Industrial Society. Call 01751 fun with vintage Festival of Cycling Local Link Half Page_Layout 1 20/07/2012 14:08fairground Page 1 rides, magic shows, 432788. face painting, a treasure hunt, giant garden games,

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1 SEPTEMBER n LATE MUSIC PRESENTS SOUZA WINDS Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, 7.30pm. Music by Arvo Pärt, Sadie Harrison’s Three Expositions and Michael Parkin’s Arrangements from Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. There will be a pre-concert talk by Michael Parkin at 6.45pm. Visit www.latemusic.org n POPPLETON ROAD ALLOTMENTS

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n SUMMER ROYAL RECITAL: PHILIP MOORE York Minster, 7pm. Jubilee-themed organ concerts for 2012, featuring some of the country’s top performers. www.boxoffice. yorkminster.org

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n JUST 30 FAIR Rowntree Park. Did you know increasing your activity level by 30 minutes a day can seriously improve your health? For more information, visit www.york.gov.uk/yorkgold2012

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n GO WEST: THE JOURNEY TO THE AFTERLIFE 10am. Egypt Exploration Society Study Day, focussing on process of death, tomb preparation, mummification and of bodies. Email contact@ees.ac.uk

n ALL SEASONS MARKET Guildhall, St. Helens Square. Craft fair and market stalls. Visit www.allseasonevents.co.uk or call 07838 420209

n STAINED GLASS TOUR St Martin’s Church, Coney Street and St Michael’s Church, Spurriergate, 6pm. Explore the wonderful medieval and later glass in the company of their expert guides. Call 611687

2 SEPTEMBER n WEDDING & BEAUTY FAIR and Garden Party Ripon Spa Hotel, Park Street, Ripon. 10.30am-3.30pm. Prepare to enjoy an exclusive wedding event in an amazing hotel with a collection of some of the finest wedding service providers in the area. There will also be entertainment throughout the day. Visit www. abbeyallevents.co.uk

7 SEPTEMBER n REFLECTIONS ON THE LIFE OF THE SPIRIT Haxby Memorial Hall, 7.30pm. A 16 week interactive course, based on the Baha'i Writings covering among others: Prayer, The Purpose of Life, and the Nature of the Soul. Call 07950 638634 or email ruhicourse@yorkbahais.org.uk

8-9 SEPTEMBER n WELCOME CRAFT FAIRS Village Hall, Coxwold, 10am-4pm. A great day out in North Yorkshire. Visit www.welcomecrafts.com

8-9 SEPTEMBER n Festival of Cycling Rowntree Park. Have- a- go sessions for all ages and abilities on all sorts of pedal powered machinery! Guided rides

n OPEN DAY Brunswick Organic Nursery. All are welcome to sample the delights of the café, complete with delicious home-made food and drinks. There will be family games, hook-a-duck, quizzes for the kids and chances to learn all about the life of the nursery. Also live music, Morris dancing, a raffle and an opportunity to chat to the staff about the great work they do. Call 701869.

9 SEPTEMBER n FUNDRAISERS EVENT Haxby Memorial Hall, 9am. Table top sale at the hall. Call 764404.

13 SEPTEMBER n CHILDRENS DANCE AUDITIONS Grand Opera House, 4.30pm (Max. Height 5’2”) and 7pm (Min. height 5’2”). Auditions for Sleeping Beauty Christmas Pantomime for children aged seven years and above. Call 0844 8472322.

15 SEPTEMBER n SNAPPY’S CHARITY BALL Royal York Hotel, 7pm-1am. A black tie, dress to impress ball, in the beautiful surroundings of the Royal York Hotel. Call 07786 632892. n PRODUCE SHARING Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church, 10.30-11.30am. Bring your surplus produce or just come along and share with others if you haven’t any yourself. Call 760659

21 SEPTEMBER n HAXBY & WIGGINTON U3A Wigginton Recreation Hall, 2pm.

23 SEPTEMBER n MEMORY WALK 2012 The Knavesmire, 10am. Taking place at the beautiful location of The Knavesmire, York Memory Walk promises to be an exciting day for all the family. There will be two routes available; a one mile for those more comfortable with a shorter distance and a ten km route for those looking for more of a challenge. There will also be a Memory Wall area, where people will be able to reflect and share their memories on the day. Call 0870 4170192.

28 SEPTEMBER n COMEDY NIGHT York Racecourse, 8.30pm. This month sees Gary Coleman take the mic. Call 638971

20 OCTOBER n THE BLACK EYED TEAZ York Racecourse. Tribute Band. This exciting tribute entertainment act performs hits such as ‘Where is the Love’ and ‘Get the Party Started’. Call 638971

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Adult Learning at York College Last month we told you about the Adult Learning courses York College is putting on in September. And although there’s still time to sign up, places are going fast, so if you want to try a new hobby or make faster progress at work be sure to get in touch with the College now. Whatever your interest, hobby or career path, the range of courses at York College is so wide that there’s something for everyone. There are classes in Art, Accounting, Massage, Photography, Apprenticeships and Adult Apprenticeships, Home Improvements, Gym-based exercise, Maths and English, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Spanish, Dressmaking and Sculpture. For a full list go to www.yorkcollege.co.uk/adult-learning

The Right Course Art York College’s various art programmes are some of its most in-demand courses, with the classes in jewellery, ceramics, painting and drawing and sculpture being a mainstay of the College’s Adult Learning offering for years. Head of Fine Art, Design and Craft Helen Ventress explains why the courses are so popular: “We have a fantastic art department with dedicated tutors who are practitioners in the field. Many are artists themselves and are ready to share their skills and knowledge. Our courses really respond to the artists and designers out there who ask ‘Can we come

and be creative, do our own thing and not do a qualification?’ Well now – yes you can! You will be guided by an artist, designer or professional practitioner and enjoy working with a like-minded group in our wonderful studios and workshops.” Do It Yourself This September the College is launching a number of courses to help people improve their DIY skills. It’s been a while since they offered courses like this and Construction Divisional Head Kevin Clancy tells us why they’re coming back: “We wanted to

put on some courses that will make a real difference to people’s lives by enabling them to reduce maintenance bills at home. We’ve tried to cover all of the home improvements essentials such as basic plumbing and decorating so our students can have confidence when they take on these jobs,” says Kevin. “The courses are fun as well and are suitable for anyone – we have men and women of all ages coming to college to improve their DIY skills.” Business You Local Link readers know that Adult learning can be serious as well as fun, and the Accountancy

courses at York College are a good example. In September the College will offer its popular AAT Accountancy courses from Level Two to Level Four, as well as a City and Guilds’ Book Keeping and Accountancy course. Divisional Head Salvatore Petruso says the courses are there to help people get on at work: “In our current economic climate we’ve found that people are increasingly interested in progressing at work. Our AAT courses will help people do just that,” he says. “If you’re thinking of signing up but are worried about the cost don’t forget that courses costing more than £100 can be paid for in instalments, and we often find that people’s employers are willing to help with the costs: it’s always worth asking at work.”

n If you’re thinking about trying a course at York College the message is clear: don’t delay, places are filling up fast! To see a complete list of courses go to www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/adult-learning or call 770200 to enrol. You’re always welcome to visit in person too: the college reception desk is open from 9am – 5pm from Monday to Friday and 9am - 7pm on Thursdays, and the College is open throughout the summer.

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