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marathon madness Remember we told you that a group of us are going to run the 10K in August? Well, a couple of us have gone completely barmy and decided to run the marathon as well. Yep, the York Marathon. The one that’s happening in October. The rest of the team did try to reason with Helen and Rachel, but they’d already made their minds up.

No matter that they only started training

properly a week ago. 26 miles? Easy peasy… Seriously though, we have every faith in Helen and Rach and we’d really love it if our readers could show their support too. Check our Facebook and Twitter pages to see a link to their Just Giving pages – just the price of a packet of crisps would make their day!

Good luck with the training girls! bum note Now, at the risk of sounding crude* sales Gary’s derriere has had a lot of attention this month.

Did you spot any of April Fools’ gags in last month’s mag?

Just so you know, Perm in a Can doesn’t exist, Clifford’s Tower will remain the same and Damien Hirst isn’t pickling eggs for art. And most importantly Betty’s is not being taken over by McDonald’s!

Apart from the wolf whistles he gets when out on his lunch break in Haxby, of course. Gaz had a hot date planned, and wanted to get rid of the fuzz on his back (he tells us that he was hoping to show off the tattoos on his back to the lucky lady in question – we’re sure that’s all it was). Gary doesn’t have the arms of Mr Tickle, so Kelly was nominated to make the area as smooth as a baby’s bottom. This was all well and good – a bit odd for any clients who happened to pop in, but then it is the Your Local Link office so this sort of thing is expected, really. Things started getting really weird, though,

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*Bear in mind that Nic had to try very hard this month to prevent Howard from filling one of the editorial pieces with rude jokes. Again. If you want to guess what the jokes were about, the piece is in the editorial section and concerns ergonomics…

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Hotlist What’s sizzling in May Culture Column A true arts attack Beauty and Fashion Hotlist The best barometer in town Back in Black We round up our favourite monochrome pieces for the home GARDENING GUIDE Create your own ‘no garden’ garden

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Business, Sport, Motors, Family, Property, Gardening and Food & Drink.

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Get your felt tip pens out and turn to the competition page to see how you can win a prize by colouring in our front page.

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features: 24-25. Behind the Scenes. Our Howard got a sneak preview of City of York Council’s new West Offices, which promise to save us 17 million pounds over the next 25 years.

46. Races beauty and fashion guide. The racing season is upon us once again. Follow our trend guide and you’ll be sure to turn heads.

26-27. Happy birthday Haxby Parish! The village (which is home to little old us) will celebrate 150 years of being an independent parish this year. We.ve got the lowdown on the key events and found out a bit about Haxby’s history.

90-91. Union Jill interview. We chat to one half of Union Jill, an acoustic singer-songwriter duo from York who are set to launch their third album this month – in between running a business and lecturing in art at York St John University.

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10-11. Hotlist.1 Win: five family tickets to North York 12-13. The way I see it. Donna explains Moors Railway; five family VIP tickets her love of TripAdvisor (for comedy to Copmanthorpe Carnival; and three reasons, of course). family tickets to Barley Hall’s new Plague, 14-15. Horoscopes.

Poverty and Prayer exhibition.

16-17. Join the Club.

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20-21. Puzzles.

Tait – he reports on the sport and makes it funny.

22-23. Didn’t they do well.

36-37. Gadget Guide.

28-29. Culture Column.

36-39. Motors.

30-33. Business Buzz.

40-53. Health & Beauty.

34-35. Local Sport Report. We like Dan

54. Weddings.

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events: 92-100. Events hotlist. The crème de la crème of what’s on this month.

102-104. Theatre, gigs and films.

106-107. Days out. York and the surrounding areas are filled with a huge range of fantastic attractions – plan your next day out here.

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86-89. Food & Drink.

56-57. Your Family. Our Howard recalls a terrifying trip to Hull.

90-107. Events & Days Out.

64-75. Property & Interiors.

110-124. Trades & Services directory.

76-85. Gardening. Make your balcony beautiful with this month’s Gardening Guide.

125-128. Jobs, jobs, jobs…

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Choo choo(se your pencils) The keen-eyed amongst you may have noticed that our front cover is rather void any colour this month. That is because we’ve left the task up to you. Grab your felt tips, colouring pencils and paint brushes and slap a bit of magic onto the train image – if you do you could win a brilliant prize.

The North York Moors Railway is this year celebrating 40 years of running stunning journeys through what is undoubtedly the most beautiful place on Earth. Find out more at www.nymr.co.uk.

Cop a load of this Always a highlight of the summer festive season, the Copmanthorpe Carnival returns this July – this year with a Viking theme! The Copmanthorpe Recreation Centre will once again be chock-a-block with music, attractions, games and more family fun than you can shake a stick at. Get the latest news about the carnival at www.copmanthorpe.org.uk/ carnival

You could be in with a chance of experiencing the traditional steam train ride by winning a family ticket. All you have to do is splash some colour on the cover (or download the image from www.yourlocallink.co.uk) and enter our competition. There are three age groups: under-fives (for which there are two family tickets up for grabs), five to ten (also two tickets) and one ticket for ten and above, which includes any grown-ups who fancy a go.

You and your family could be enjoying true VIP treatment at the carnival on 6th July, complete with a posh picnic hamper, free t-shirts and a full day of live music from the area’s top bands and performers. For a chance of winning one of five family VIP tickets all you have to do is answer this simple question:

Send your entry (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) marked ‘Colouring Competition’ to the address on page five, or via email to info@yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 31st May, so don’t delay.

Terms and conditions apply. Good luck!

Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Copmanthorpe Carnival Competition’ to the address on page five, or via email to info@yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 31st May, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck!

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Have a horriBle time If you like your history as gory as possible, you’ll leap to see the new exhibition at Barley Hall. Put on by the York Archaeological Trust, Plague, Poverty and Prayer features contributions from Terry Deary, author of the popular Horrible Histories books, as well as archaeological findings including a medieval skeleton of a leprosy victim. Find out more about the exhibition at www.barleyhall.co.uk The great (and gruesome) news is that we have three family tickets to give away, each for two adults and two children. For a chance of winning, all you need do is answer this question: What is the name of the Horrible Histories author?

Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Plague and Poverty Competition’ to the address on page five, or via email to info@yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 31st May, so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck!

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MAY HOTLIST.... What to do in May

Read our book

Remember our short story anthology, written by none other than our own marvellous readers? We’ve already released ‘The Figure Stepped Out…’ as an ebook (available on Amazon for you to download right now!), and now we’ve printed a limited edition for people stepped out… who prefer reading the old fashioned way. Each copy costs £5 including P&P, with the profits from each book sold going to local charity S.N.A.P.P.Y. If you’d like a copy, get in touch with us using the contact details on page five.

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Go to the races

Racing season has begun which means fun for everyone, whether you’re a fan of horses, hats or Harvey Wallbangers. Taking place from 15th-17th May and again on 25th May, York races will transform the city into a hive of equestrian activity and high fashion. Check out the feature in our Health and Beauty section to find out about the latest trends for this year’s event, and discover some fantastic local beauty and hair experts who can help to make you the most ravishing of all the race-goers.

The weather has surely got to improve now, so it’s time to get out and enjoy dining al fresco. Get a selection of sarnies together and head to one of our gorgeous parks to enjoy some good grub in the sunshine. While you’re there, you can collect some leaves and get creative by making your own leaf rubbing!

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Discover old York Readers, we do love you. In our hidden art trail feature in the April issue, we asked if anyone knew of any old signs like the Bile Beans one on Lord Mayor’s Walk. The lovely Rae Mould, member of the Association of Voluntary Guides to the City of York, rang us to mention something that she’d spotted.

Next time you’re on Minstergate, look out for the lettering near the statue of Minerva. “The house used to belong to John Wolstenholme, who was in the printing profession, back in 1801,” says Rae. “The lettering dates back to then. It probably has been painted over since, but not for a long time.” Rae has been a guide for 25 years, and she says that she has noticed the condition of the lettering change over time. “25 years ago it used to be a shiny gold, but now it’s hard to see it,” she says. Rae adds that the lettering may have all but disappeared within the next couple of years, so make a point of taking a look before it’s too late. If you spot any more similar features around the city, get in touch using the contact details on page five.

Fun fact: Will you be celebrating Oak Apple Day? Never heard of it? It was a formal public holiday that was celebrated on 29th May in the 17th century to mark the restoration of the monarchy. Apparently there are areas of the country where the tradition is upheld, though we’re not sure we want to resurrect it. All you have to do really is wear sprigs of oak leaves or oak apples, but if you forget then your mates are well within their rights to beat you with nettles. Ouch.

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I’ve been spending a lot of time on TripAdvisor lately. Not that I’m planning a holiday or booking a hotel or anything (I wish) but just because it’s my favourite website in the world, next to awkwardfamilyphotos.com.

Some of those reviews are pure comedy, if only for their sheer self importance. Seriously, who writes them? I don’t know about you, but when I get home from holiday the last thing on my mind is getting to a computer to share my views on the hotel with the rest of the world.

Unless the chambermaid was an axe murderer or the swimming pool was filled with champagne, I’m happy to leave future guests to make

up their own minds. But looking at TripAdvisor, I seem to be in the minority.

How was your burger?

Richard from Staffs, for instance, has penned no less than 164 reviews (at the time of writing – it’s possible by the time this comes out he might have topped the 1000 mark), most of them spectacularly dull. Who really needs to know that the Beefeater Grill in Solihull is ‘an average Beefeater’? What did he expect, to have his meal served by a unicorn?

On a recent trip to Manchester, he managed five reviews in one day.

I’m guessing he found some time for sightseeing, too. Or perhaps he was

too busy searching for WiFi so he could tell the world that his burger in the Trafford Centre Food Court was ‘just okay’.

Online reviews also show what a nation of moaners we are. I once stayed at a hotel in London where a reviewer complained on TripAdvisor that the bathroom was ‘too clean’.

Apparently, the fresh smell gave her a headache. Presumably she prefers her plugholes with hair in them, too.

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Sharing is scaring I’m not saying we shouldn’t be able to complain. If your new iron was a waste of money, or you’ve just had the holiday from hell, then of course it’s great if you can warn other people not to make the same mistake. But everyone has a different opinion, and

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Online reviews have taken a lot of the fun out of life, too. Back in the old days, you’d book a hotel or a restaurant not really knowing what you were going to get. Sometimes you’d uncover a hidden gem, and sometimes you’d end up somewhere that made the Bates Motel look hospitable. But at least you’d have a good story to tell afterwards.

But that’s all changed now. Thanks to the wonders of the web, you can thoroughly research every aspect of your trip before you go. You can find out how your hotel rates, and which are the best rooms to book. You can browse restaurant menus online, read reviews of visitor attractions and even print out maps so you can plan your route.

Yes, it’s all terrifically organised. But after all that, what’s the point of going?

Unless, of course, it’s to write up your review for TripAdvisor…

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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!

Hot… Midlife crises Cut off that ponytail, gentlemen, and step away from the sports car. According to a new report, midlife crises happening in our 60s now, not in our 40s. So stand by for a rush of Harley-riding Hells Grannies coming to a street corner near you…

Not… Movie remakes Following in the footsteps of Total Recall, Annie and Dirty Dancing, there are now plans to remake the cult movie Point Break. Why do Hollywood producers have to do this? I can’t imagine there’s a shortage of screenplays out there.

Or perhaps it’s just a shortage of imagination…

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Horoscopes May 2013

Starsign of the month...

Taurus (20th April - 20th May)

here are a few famous faces you share your sign with

L to R: David Beckham, Cher, Megan Fox, Kelly Clarkson

by James Christie n For details of private readings phone 07884 107100 or 01423 339770 Email: jcp@magepublishing.co.uk

Everyone is telling you to be patient, but there’s a wicked little voice inside your head telling you to do it now. Whatever it is you want to do, I wish you’d get on with it because then at least the rest of us would know what you were doing. As it is, we’re all sitting on the sidelines and the suspense is getting us down. Of course, it would help enormously if you knew exactly what you wanted – although I think you’re quite sure about what it is you don’t want. You do have some wonderful dreams and ambitions, but in your heart of hearts (short of winning several million pounds on the lottery) you know they are always going to be elusive. Okay, so your common sense tells you you’re never going to own a brand new Ferrari or buy that wonderful ten-bedroom mansion near Malaga, so what you have to do is this: you have to find an alternative set of targets and ambitions that are achievable, and then go at them systematically until they start falling into place. Even if they don’t, at least you can say “I tried my hardest.” And that, believe it or not, may be worth a damn sight more than you think!

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VIRGO

(21st May - 20th June)

(21st June - 22nd July)

(23rd July - 23rd August)

(24th August - 22nd September)

Your personal plans and the powers of fate will be on a divergent course throughout the period; some doors close while others open. Not the best time to try igniting old flames, even though there may be a very obvious opportunity for you to do this.

House moves and changes of address are in the wind for some, while others will content themselves with a major spring clean. You’re in the mood for uncluttering your life and finding some space, which suggests you may be declining more invitations than you accept.

Some bright travel opportunities and an awareness that a number of restrictions are now falling by the wayside. You should be feeling free and extremely confident. This mood will enhance your social life and certainly do a lot to improve your love life.

There are legal or bureaucratic energies around you, but nothing dangerous or threatening. Papers and contracts are to be signed, more probably connected with business rather than the home. A good time to sort out old debts.

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(23rd September - 22nd October) Big decisions loom at this time and your heart will be in conflict with your head. Not a good time to deal with old flames and lost loves, but maybe you have no choice. At least, with some effort, you should come to recognise that there are some good times ahead.

Scorpio (23rd October - 21st November) News of births and pregnancies, and very possibly the birth of some new work routines and career opportunities. Travel aspects link with love affairs and reconnect you with some key players from your past. You’ll be spending money on confidence boosters, and there’s no harm in that.

Sagittarius (22nd November - 21st December) Your own plans go a little awry as you find yourself having to deal with someone else’s problems. It may be a bit inconvenient, but you will be successful in this quest.

Possibly a time when you have to deal with problems involving pets.

Capricorn (22nd December - 19th January) If someone comes to you with a good idea, then, unless you’ve got a better one of your own, you’re well advised to follow where someone else is eager to lead. If you do have

a better idea, make sure your voice is heard because other people will be prepared to follow you.

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Libra

Aquarius (20th January - 18th February) Homecomings, reunions and parties: just three boosts to a burgeoning new social life. Very good work energies, but don’t bite off more than you can chew. Also, monitor health conditions and physical energy levels, and don’t push yourself any harder than you have to.

Pisces (19th February - 20th March) A great month for you. There are some new romantic interests and it’s a time for meeting up with people from your distant past.

Money spent on travel is money well spent, as is any cash spent on leisure and pleasure pursuits. You are making a good investment in creating a host of marvellous memories for the future.

Aries (21st March - 19th April) A good money month with entrepreneurial ladies scoring the highest points. Health situations may have some influence over career directions and work routines, but it may well be that a higher spiritual authority is doing you a favour.

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If we could refer you to our Marc h issue, we were once of the ignorant view that ukeleles were just little guitars. We’ve been educated now, however, and have learned that they’re actually a lot of fun – so much so, in fact, that the North York Ukelele Group is now offering beginner classes and jam sessions. The group will also be performing at 1940s dance night Sentimental Journey at Haxby Memorial Hall on 8th June, which will feature nostalgic mus ic and a variety of performers. n Call 07931 470150.

The hills are alive... …with the sound of your angelic vocals, if you’re between ten and 17 years old and fancy yourself as a bit of a singer. The New Generation Singing Club is different from other singing clubs or choirs – the focus is on having fun, and you don’t need to have previous singing experience to take part. The group sing a wide range of songs from chart hits to show tunes, and they’re seeking new members to come along and bring their own ideas for the year-round performances around York.

The club meet on term-time Thursday evenings from 6.45 – 8.30pm at Foxwood Community Centre. Better get warming up those vocal chords… n Call 762559.

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Hand of God If the thought of handball leads you to recall Diego Maradona’s famed sporting moment in the 1980s, perhaps it’s time to find out a little more about the game. Han dball is now the fastest growing Olympic sport in the UK and is also a fantastic form of exercise.

If you want to try your hand (see what we did there?) local handball enthusiast Carrie is looking for men and women aged 18+ to play on a regular basis and perhaps cond uct some friendlies with local teams. Novice and experienced players alike are welcome, and Carr ie hopes to extend the team to und er-18s if there is enough interest. n Email yorkhandball@gmai l.com.

More clubs! Did you know that there are even more clubs on our website?

From music to sport, floristry to children’s clubs, there’s something for everyone. Browse at your leisure at www.yourlocallink.co.uk/local!/clubsand-societies then head to the homepage to catch up on the latest news and events, and check the local businesses directory to find any tradespeople or services you might need. n Visit www.yourlocallink.co.uk

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for Alice and her flamingoes in Croquet isn’t just a fun pastime hand with a mallet too, thanks to Wonderland – you can try your ory courses. The sessions at the Scarcroft Green’s new introduct place ever y Monday evening at green on Scarcroft Road will take r April. Folks at the club are eage 6.30pm for six weeks from 29th also hold will and ties abili and ages all to recruit new members of , 28th and 30th May. To find out additional sessions on 21st, 23rd ll be grinning like a Cheshire cat… more, give the club a call and you’ n Call Alison on 01759 368123.

Bridge the gap If the idea of a poker tournament sounds like a little too much of a gamble for you, why not take up bridge without breaking the bank? The York Bridge Club offer free introductory bridge courses to folks who’ve never played the game. The club benefited from 20 players signing up for their last course, and are now seeking to generate interest for new members in order to carry on offering the free lessons. n To learn a new skill and make a few new friends in the process, speak to Ray Lyall.

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After 30 years of calling Burnholm e Community College their home, the Bad Bargain Badmin ton Club are taking down their nets, wrapping up their racq uets and shutting up their shuttlecocks. Fortunately they are just moving around the corner, and from 1st May will take up perm anent residence at Archbishop Holgate’s School. A friendly club of both men and women, they meet ever y Wednesday evening from 8-10pm and are now looking to swell their ranks. n If you fancy getting a rally going with some new friends , backhand this number into your phone and call 07722 328718.

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This pretty much sounds like our dream role in life, so we’re really excited for the Connoisseur Club taking place bimonthly at York’s Chocolate Story. A rolling programme of demonstrations, workshops and talks will take place throughout the year, with the next cocoa-inspired event – a chocolate cocktail making session, no less – taking place on 4th June from 7pm.

We think we’ve died and gone to heaven.

Where everything is made from chocolate, incidentally. The good folk at York’s Chocolate Story are hoping that the events will prove popular enough to run the events on a monthly basis next year. Yum. n Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com or call 0845 498 9411.

Pssst! We previewed the chocolate cocktail making session – see what we thought in the food and drink section!

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Anyone for tennis? The Heworth Tennis Club on East Parade are offering fitness training sessions for those wanting to get fit and improve their ball skills. The sessions will run on Tuesday evenings from 7-8pm and Saturday mornings from 9.30am-10.30am, and promise to improve your general cardio fitness and speed around the tennis court. If you’re a little more Ann Widdecombe than Anna Kournikova, the club will offer free first time taster sessions, and players of all standards will benefit from a range of drills and games. You don’t have to be a member to take part, just a team player who’s keen to get fit in a small and affordable venue. n Call Erica on 762289.

Sink or swim Supporters of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution are seeking out friendly folk to help raise money for the cause. The small, friendly group get together for fundraising events such as coffee mornings and raffles, and welcome all new recruits to help raise money for the institution. You can meet the group at York Hospital, where they frequently have a table selling handmade knitwear, books, games and puzzles. The next get-together will be a coffee morning on 11th May at Haxby Memorial Hall from 10am-12pm. n For more information phone Sue on 491133 or Anthea on 490225.

Once again the skies over Haxby and Wigginton will be clear of the black insidious forms of the graveyard’s favourite winged visitor. Crows had better clear off to Poppleton, because between 4th-6th May the Scarecrow Festival will return. In previous years residents and visitors alike have been wowed by impressive interpretations of Harry Potter, Monsters Inc. and Wallace and Gromit – all in statuesque, crowshooing form. This year promises to be just as amazing and will raise funds for local worthwhile causes.

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n Get to the village on the weekend, or keep up to date at www.haxbyandwiggintonmethodistchurch.org.uk

DO NOT PASS GO… York’s friendliest board game club, Beyond Monopoly, have left their former premises at the Railway Institute.

They’ve now found a new home at the Bar Convent on Blossom Street, and still offer the same sociable atmosphere and huge game collection as before.

The move has given the club access to high quality conference rooms, private parking and full disabled access, and as an added bonus, members will receive ten per cent off in the café too. The club will meet every first and third Saturday from 10am-9pm and every second and fourth Friday from 5pm-9pm, and assure all new members to ring the bell if the front door is closed. n Visit www.bmyork.wordpress.com.

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It’s May, which can only mean one thing. It’s time to dust off the microphones: Eurovision is back. See if you can locate all 12 of our ‘things which make Eurovision wonderful’ themed words for a chance to get your hands on a bouquet of flowers, courtesy of Dutch Nurseries in Haxby.

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Hot Topic Students from The Mount School have cause to celebrate thanks to getting through to the finals of a national debating competition.

The ‘Debating Matters’ competition, as organised by the Institute of Ideas, saw the ladies fight off fierce competition at the West Yorkshire Playhouse and make their way through to the national finals, which will take place in London this June. The contestants had also recently qualified for the finals of the Rotary Club ‘Youth Speaks’ public speaking competition, which took place at Hull University in April.

The ladies, Elspeth Foster-Lil, Alice Grierson, Holly Gardiner and Victoria Ellis are looking forward to the national finals, which will be held at the University College of London before the final debate at the Royal Society of Medicine. Good luck for the final, ladies! n Call 667500.

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Art attack We were thrilled to hear that our favourite local artist, Tony Brook, has gained notoriety across the pond! A former York resident who now lives in Canada had been receiving Tony’s calendars as Christmas presents, and contacted the artist with a request to purchase five pieces of original artwork. The pieces depict all four bars - Micklegate, Monk Bar, Bootham and Walmgate – and Tony says that the fifth is a particular favourite of his.

“It depicts the Bar Walls with kids sledding in the snow,” says Tony. “I painted it from how I remember that particular section of walls at Christmas time when I was a child myself.” The paintings are now in their new home in Canada. You can see some of Tony’s artwork in our ebook, The Figure Stepped Out: visit www.amazon. co.uk and search for The Figure Stepped Out.

Members of the public felt the love recently as they embraced a local ‘Hug A Hound’ event in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. York St John University welcomed the pups to their campus and delighted in giving them a hug at the event, organised by admissions officer Lisa Whiffin. The event managed to raise £197 in just two hours, raising Lisa’s fundraising total to a fantastic £1,398. Lisa, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2003, organised the event to support her husband Mark. The ‘52-mile man’ is currently training to run two marathons just eight days apart, and Lisa has come up with a wealth of activities to get closer to their £2,000 fundraising goal. “I can’t run with Mark, so I’ve been doing my best to organise fundraising activities,” says Lisa. “Our target is getting closer – I just need to come up with another hair-brained idea to close the deal!”

n Visit www.tonybrookyorkartist.co.uk

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Building the future If you were worried that every young person these days seems only to be bothered with getting jobs in the media, designer websites and showing off on TV, think again. It seems that York College, the stalwart provider of education on Sim Balk Lane, has been heavily investing in the future with their construction courses. An award ceremony held at the college recently celebrated the successes of students taking part in carpentry, joinery, brickwork, stonemasonry and other ‘hands-on’ courses. Kevin Clancy, Head of Construction at York College, congratulated the students on all their hard work, which will “pay dividends when they become the future professionals within the construction industry.” n Visit www.yorkcollege.ac.uk

Growing success The Bootham Stray Allotments Association are celebrating this year with their grand summer event on 23rd June. The event will showcase the association’s recent achievements in a two-year project to regenerate the plots. City of York Council partnered up with the association in 2011 and helped to secure £52,000 in funding from the Big Lottery Fund. The site, which had suffered from frequent vandalism, has been given a new lease of life in the form of improved drainage and heightened security. n To find out more, visit www.boothamstrayallotments.co.uk

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Go West

Just before it opened to the public, our intrepid reporter Howard got inside West Offices, the new City of York Council Customer Centre and Headquarters on Station Rise, and discovered what’s in store.

The building, which was originally built to house the city’s first major railway station in 1840, has had a massive makeover and will act as a one-stop-shop for all City of York Council services. Instead of having to be directed to a number of offices and departments across York, residents will be able to get all their questions answered and needs fulfilled under one (very interesting) roof.

Grand designs The approach to the main entrance of West Offices is pretty spectacular.

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The Victorian building, which once played host to Queen Victoria, has been stunningly refurbished and makes for a very grand entrance.

Through the automatic doors and into the foyer the customer (which is how the Council now refer to us) is brought slap-bang up to date with the contrasting modern facilities. We are given the choice of either speaking to a member of staff, or interacting with a computer.

The latter involves a touch screen interface that issues a ticket and directs the visitor to a waiting area.

Easy for the smartphone generation to navigate, but I get the impression that members of staff will be called upon more than they might imagine.

Once your number has been called (via a futuristic announcement over the loud speakers) you are invited either to one of the ergonomic desks beneath the spacious atrium, or to a private consultation room around the edge of the space. The new and fresh environment is contained on three sides by the original station building, the one-time exterior walls of which are still visible.

West Offices Facilities • All Council departments under one roof.

• Level access to all areas of the building.

• Toilets & baby changing facilities.

• Free Wi-Fi. • A new space for public art.

• A café.

Transparency I grabbed a few minutes with Paul Edmondson-Jones, Director of Public Health, who commented favourably on how the new open-plan design of the offices would help the Council to work more efficiently. “It’s very public and everyone is on display, both to customers and to each other.

I think that is a very positive thing.

It will encourage people to work more closely together and obviously improve communication. All this will eventually benefit residents.”

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as I wandered around the building, and I learnt that even high-flyers like Kersten England, the Chief Executive, no longer have an office. Council workers must bring their oven gloves to work, as it’s a hot-desk policy.

But it isn’t just the council that have moved into the impressive new structure. West Offices will also be home to the Police, NHS Vale of York, the Citizens Advice Bureau and other partners. Plus there are meeting rooms available to hire, including the renovated board room of legendary rail tycoon George Hudson.

A visit to West Offices won’t just be a chance to speak to the council, but also a fantastic opportunity to get into a building that has played an important role in the history of the city. It may take a while for many people to get used to certain aspects, especially

the touch screen interface and ticket number announcement, but I think everyone will soon realise the usefulness of having everything in one place. Plus, it looks cool, and there’s a café. Everyone’s a winner.

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You’ll probably know that our little office – also known as Sarah’s outhouse – is situated in Haxby. You’ll also probably know that we love a party. So, the news that our village is celebrating a milestone year as a parish – and more importantly, that there will be lots of celebrating going on – was music to our ears. However, we’re ashamed to say we don’t know as much about our heritage as we should. What is this Haxby 150 thing really all about?

Luckily Ian Strong, Secretary of the parochial Church Council and co-organiser of the celebrations, knows much more than we do, and kindly helped to explain. "Although Haxby is a really independent place, for hundreds of years it was part of Strensall Parish and only got its own parish 150 years ago,” says Ian. “It

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surprised us at St Mary's Church to find that when the deed was done in 1863 nobody seemed to take much notice, in spite of the fact that Haxby people had been asking for this separation for a long time.”

The Church Council decided to make amends for the 150th anniversary with a host of events to mark the occasion.

“Perhaps the most important message to get across is that this celebration is for everyone in Haxby, not just the church,” Ian adds. “The civil parish that the Town Council is based upon was also created in 1863, and Haxby Town Council is very much involved.”

Fast fact:

The name Haxby originated with the Vikings, and means farmstead or village of man named Hákr.

History corner

Haxby Parish may be 150 years old, but the location has been called home for much longer than that. The village used to be part of the Royal Forest of Galtres and dates back as far as the ninth century, when it was a Viking settlement. By the 13th century, the village was divided between two parishes: Driffield and Strensall.

Then, in the 16th century, Haxby belonged completely to Strensall, which remained the case until the 19th century.

According to Ian, Haxby folk appear to have had a fair amount of independence despite not having their own parish, though there were some problems. “Until 1328, when the burial ground in Haxby was dedicated, Haxby people had to travel to Strensall to bury their dead,” explains

Ian. “The journey meant crossing the river Foss which was often flooded and sometimes impassable.

There is a famous story told of the loss of a body into the Foss, which may have been one of a number of incidents that moved the inhabitants to demand their own burial ground.”

Two churches and more petitioning later, and Haxby was declared a separate parish from Strensall on 12th September 1863, or what we’re going to declare from this day forward be known as Haxby Independence Day. Ian adds that despite the villagers seeming to carry on with life as usual, the separation was key for Haxby’s growing and changing community. “It set a benchmark for the development over the years, which has made Haxby what it is today,” says Ian.

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What’s on?

There’s a fantastic line-up of community events coming up to celebrate. Here are some of the ones you really shouldn’t miss: 17TH-20TH MAY Flower Festival Weekend, St Mary’s Church

6TH OCTOBER Victorian Harvest Festival, St Mary’s Church

23RD JUNE Picnic and band concert, the green outside St Mary’s Church

More events are in the pipeline – keep an eye on the website: www.haxby150.co.uk

13TH JULY Haxby Carnival.

The parade through the village will start at 12.45pm, with an afternoon of entertainment starting at 1pm on the Ethel Ward playing field.

15TH SEPTEMBER Celebration service, St Mary’s Church

The organisers are still looking for contributions to the website, as they hope to include some memories of Haxby to share with others.

Email ianstrong@hotmail. co.uk or call 769771.

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By you, for you If you thought the only place you can make a musical request is in a hotel lobby, think again. The York Guildhall Orchestra, one of the leading orchestral ensembles in the north of England, are calling out to their audiences, “any requests?” Well, they are doing it in a slightly more dignified manner, asking those who have attended previous concerts at the York Barbican to suggest future pieces of music. On 16th May the orchestra will present a lively performance including the works suggested by audience members such as Four Sea Interludes from Britten’s Peter Grimes and España by Chabrier. n Enjoy it for yourself at The Barbican by calling 0844 8542757.

Goddard’s, the National Trust property on Tadcaster Road that was once home to chocolate royalty Noel Terry, is a beautiful place to visit. Designed in the Arts and Craft style of the 1920s, the luxurious house is preserved as it would have been when the Terry family lived there, when their most famous product, the Chocolate Orange, was first introduced. Footprints in the Cocoa Powder is a new exhibition being held in

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the house until 6th May, displaying stark and vibrant photographs that were taken immediately after the Terry’s factory was closed in 2005. Splashes of colour (and chocolate) feature heavily in the works, which show empty factory floors and subtle details – such as the footprints of the people who once worked there. n Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ goddards

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our interview Local female musical duo Union Jill are set with Helen to release their third album, Respectable Turner from Rebellion, on 11th May at the National Centre for Early Music from 7.30pm. Guests the band in our events section! will get to enjoy the dulcet tones of Holly Tamar, who will support the pair, as well as hear the music from the album as it was originally recorded, as guitarist Clive Gregson and bassist Andy Seward will join Union Jill onstage to perform. n Visit www.ncem.co.uk

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FESTIVAL UPDATE! Who needs Glastonbury when you’ve got the Galtres Festival right on your doorstep? New for 2013 the festival will be taking place at Duncombe Park near Helmsley, in beautiful riverside parklands next to the stately home. But for those who may be put off from the usual festival fare, trudging through mud back to a half collapsed and draughty tent, see here. Glamping – glam camping – will be available during the festival weekend of 23rd-25th August, where guests will be put up in comfortable bell tents and tipis. If roughing it just isn’t for you and your family, glamping at the Galtres Festival might be the solution for a special weekend under the stars.

n Find out more about the festival, such as confirmed acts, at www.galtresfestival.org.uk

Night fever If you’ve ever been annoyed about having to leave your favourite museum because the staff all want to go home at night, you’re in luck. Museums at Night, the national event that encourages visitor attractions to stay open into the evening, is returning on 16th – 18th May. Loads of places in York will be staying open after closing time, allowing visitors to see their favourite museums in a new (and reduced) light. A highlight that we are particularly looking forward to is a screening of the film Good Bye Lenin in the York Cold War Bunker, preceded by a night-time tour of the bunker itself. n For other night-time fun in York, visit www.culture24.org.uk

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BUSINESS BUZZ

Terry’s site set for redevelopment After producing the final York-made Chocolate Orange in 2005, the iconic Terry’s factory on Bishopthorpe Road has been vacant. Finally it seems that repurposing may have arrived, following the news that City of York Council has approved the sale of the site to Henry Boot Developments. The 27 acre site, which once played host to the world-renowned chocolate works, will be redeveloped into flats, offices, retail units and possibly even a hotel. The project, which is set to begin this summer, will provide 200 construction jobs.

New Chairperson for Theatre Royal The York Theatre Royal, our proud local bastion of theatrical marvels, is happy to announce the appointment of a new Chairperson. Rodney Hardcastle takes his seat as Chair of the Board of Trustees, taking over from Diane Wilcocks. Rodney, who is originally from York, joins the theatre after a career in another Yorkrelated industry, working for Mars confectionery in Europe. Having a lifelong interest in the performing arts, Rodney can unashamedly claim to having watched the most recent Theatre Royal pantomime no less than six times. So it seems the theatre is in good hands then. n Visit www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

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“I’m out,” is what former Dragons’ Den denizen James Caan might have uttered a few years ago, but thanks to a new government-backed business initiative that he is investing in, the chances are he’ll be saying “I’m in” from now on. Young people in York wishing to start their own business are being encouraged to apply for loans of up to £10,000 from the Start-Up Loans scheme. If you’re under 30 and have a cracking idea for a business, they want to hear from you. By working with an experienced mentor, potential entrepreneurs will be encouraged to develop their business plan into a successful operation. n Visit www.startuploans.co.uk

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Get out of your office Admin - the dreaded word. Many businesses, particularly the smaller ones, can sometimes have difficulty finding the time to do all the little, but important, jobs such as the paper work, data entry and filing. Instead of wasting their weekends catching up with the backlog, some business owners hire an admin assistant. But how to guarantee that person is the very best at what they do â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that they can take care of your businesses administration? Easy, call Your Out of Office Assistant.

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York scientist awarded Royal Society Fellowship A scientific researcher at The University of York has cause for celebration after being granted a Royal Society Industry Fellowship. Dr Atsufimi Hirohata, from the Department of Electronics, received one of eight new fellowships which are designed to strengthen links between academia and industry. Dr Hirohata does some pretty memorable things, working to advance computer storage and memory capabilities, the details of which are far beyond our mere mortal comprehension. Since its foundation in 1660, the Royal Society has strived to recognise and support excellence in science and to work for the benefit of humanity. So no pressure then, doc.

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businessdiary FEDERATION OF SMALL BUSINESSES (YORK BRANCH) Meet on the third Monday of the month at the Riverside Farm in Skelton, York YO30 1XJ. Call 629777.

YORK CHAMBER EVENTS To book visit www.yourchamber. org.uk

YORK BUSINESS NETWORKING 7th and 21st May from 8-10am at Fulford Golf Club. Visit www.4networking.biz

CHAMBER GOLF DAY YORK, 2nd May, 11.30am-9pm. York Golf Club, Lords Moor Lane YO32 5XF.

NETWORK NORTH Every Wednesday from 7.159am at Hotel Du Vin, The Mount.

Visit www.networknorth.org.uk WOMEN’S BUSINESS ZONE Every first Tuesday evening of the month from 7-9pm and every third Thursday morning from 11am to 1pm at Holiday Inn, Tadcaster Road. www.womensbusinesszone.co.uk

BUSINESS LUNCH IN YORK, 1st May, 12-2pm. National Centre for Early Music, YO1 9TL.

PURE NETWORKING IN YORK, 9th May, 7.30-9am.

King’s Manor, Exhibition Square, YO1 7EP. NETWORKING CHEESE AND WINE EVENING, 14th May, 5.30-7.30pm. Marks & Spencer, Coppergate Shopping Centre, King’s Manor Exhibition Square near York, YO1 7EP.

BSYNY Events for new businesses running throughout the month at York Eco Business Centre.

Visit www.bsyny.co.uk

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The right touch York: city of winding medieval streets, leaning Tudor buildings and quaint tea shops. That is what many outsiders think of our city, but it’s an impression that is increasingly being altered. One such local firm that is boosting York’s new image as a centre of technological development and innovation is TouchRight Software. Based at the Ron Hooke Hub, they have recently launched their latest smartphone app that is designed to assist letting agents carry out property inspections. The TouchRight app is available to download now from Apple and Google. n Visit www.touchrightsoftware.com Antworks. If you love nature, but your office job doesn’t let you get out and amongst it very often, bring nature to your desk. The Antworks ant farm is a stylish looking chunk of Perspex, filled with transparent blue gel and crying out to be a home for your insect friends. The ants tunnel through the gel (which also contains all the food they’ll ever need) making pretty shapes and leaving you with a fascinating glimpse into the scandalous the lives of those saucy creatures. £20 n Available from www.amazon.co.uk

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As part of a new series, we look at who inspires some of our business gurus. Next up, our columnist Sharon Moore from face etc… medispa.

The moment I was asked for a contribution towards the ‘Business Heroes’ feature, one name immediately sprang to mind: Julian Richer. As the founder and 100% shareholder of Richer Sounds, the UK’s largest Hi-Fi retailer, Julian richer will be a familiar name to many. His entrepreneurialism is widely admired; having opened his first branch of Richer Sounds in 1978 aged just 19, with no funds and little support, Julian has since grown the venture into one of the UK's most successful retail operations. Richer Sounds even boasts an entry in the Guinness Book of Records as achieving the world's highest sales per square foot of retail space. Which is all pretty impressive stuff, you have to admit.

But far more impressive and commendable than all of this – and much lesser known – is that Julian gives the largest percentage of his business’ profits to charity of any company. Richer Sounds has also been judged as the Best British Company to work for by The Sunday Times and received the Best Retailer Award from Which? for the last two consecutive years. In short, Julian Richer is not only a huge financial success, but an exceptionally brilliant employer, a customer-centric retailer and a philanthropic human being. Plus he has made Yorkshire his home of choice. A true business hero in my book! n Check out Sharon’s column on page 43

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Sport report We don’t know that much about sport – the closest we get to exercise is the daily boxing over the biscuit tin at elevenses – but luckily we know a bloke who does. He tells us about the hottest news in the world of sport in words we can understand, and makes it funny too! Thank you, Dan Tait – here is his column…

Footy fight They say a week is a long time in football, but who would have thought a year on from York City’s double winning Wembley success they would be down the wrong end of the Football League’s basement division?

At the time of writing, York City were locked in a battle with six other teams to survive. The season has been on the whole compulsive viewing but with a lot of swearing in the aftermath (following defeats); or how most women describe an episode of Geordie Shore. In a strange sort of way the relegation dog fight brought everyone together again to rally Nigel Worthington’s men over the finish

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Pity the fool Just like Your Local Link’s April fun with the news that McDonald’s had bought out Betty’s, one of the best April Fools’ jokes I saw (and fell for) was the announcement from the makers of the popular ‘Football Manager’ game who revealed they were releasing a special edition ‘Football Manager 1888’.

This advertised features such as ‘no substitutions, no offside rule and losing players to the army’. As an addict of the current version I was looking forward to playing it. When I say addict, my addiction is nothing compared to a recent radio discussion I heard about the book ‘Football Manager ruined my life’ which led to one guy saying his wife came home from work to find him in his pants, yet with a spruced up suit on top. His excuse? He wanted to look the part for his Football Manager profile photo. Another guy managed all the way to the 2050/51 season where Wayne Rooney was Manchester United manager. Closer to home, a current York City supporter has a computer corner specifically for playing the game, which, following a succession of last minute defeats that resulted in smashing fists against the wall, now resembles a scene from Shawshank Redemption.

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That’s not cricket…

I recently went to the first game of the new cricket season. Whose idea was it to start in April? It wasn’t the best of starts for newly promoted Yorkshire who got hammered by over an innings

by Sussex. At one point they were four wickets down for 18 runs and ‘Extras’ was the top scorer! When Johnny Bairstow and Gary Ballance were in bat together they were having a discussion between the wicket, and I asked my granddad what he thought they were saying. He replied: “Well if you get hundred and I get hundred we are in this game!” Sadly, even if that was the conversation, that didn’t happen and the only highlights were the scoreboard announcing they were selling ‘Chichen soup’ for lunch and then the players going off for ‘bad light’ at half past five.

Where York City have struggled to stay in their division, their rugby league counterparts have started to find their stride with consecutive home wins over Featherstone 24-18 and Dewsbury Rams 29-20. These results pushed the Knights up to sixth place in the standings, which even led to Manager Chris Thorman getting linked to top jobs such as the Castleford Manager.

Pocket rocket Pocklington Rocket Harry Matthews, who I mentioned in my last column, came up short once again in his latest title fight, losing on points to Lee Markham in Grays, Essex. Having watched the fight on EuroSport, there is no doubt that Harry deserved a closer decision than the one he got that night, but his quest for title success goes on. After reuniting with York trainer Glenn Banks, Harry looked in top condition and threw much more punches than his opponent, but perhaps the referee judged it on quality rather than quantity. Once again, Matthews proved himself to be extremely durable as he completed his fifth ten rounder. With his career now at a crossroads, it will be interesting to see how the local fighter responds to his latest setback.

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Oliver Twist. Here’s a little mog that would love more! More love, more cuddles and more people wanting to give him a new home. After sleeping rough Oliver unfortunately lost his tail, but he’s still a happy chappy.

Jeremy. Jeremy was taken in to Cats Protection after he had been found as a stray fending for himself on the streets of York. As you will see he is a handsome looking fella with a friendly personality. n If you’re interested in finding out more about these adorable moggies, or any of the cats at York Cats Protection, call 760356.

Dempsy. Here’s a sweet lad who needs a patient and understanding owner who will carry on the training that the staff at the animal home started. He gets on well with older children and people with prior dog experience.

Barney. A three year old Lurcher, Barney is very enthusiastic and friendly. He likes lots of fuss and attention and would benefit from training to teach him how to walk on a lead because he has a habit of pulling. n If you could give any of these dogs a home call: 654949 or visit RSPCA, Landing Lane, York

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Gadgets are the future, and what is more futuristic than getting technology to do all the hard work for you? We take a look at some fancy kit that will drag your home into the 21st century.

Ogon RFID Wallet.

It seems that not even the humble pocket purse goes without a hi-tech techno makeover these days – but this isn’t just for fun. The Ogon RFID (it stands for radio-frequency identification) Wallet is made from thin aluminium and helps keep your credit cards safe from bending and also from being scanned or having their digital information wiped by magnets. Did you know that crafty crooks can pinch your bank details by scanning your bank card? Stop them in their tracks with this.

It accommodates up to ten cards and yes, your Sophie Ellis-Bextor fan club membership card will fit, Howard. n £29.99 Available from www.firebox.com Gadget rating 9/10.

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Aquapod Bottle Launcher. Summer is on the way and already we’re thinking about how to cool off on those (three) baking hot days we’ll get. What better way to chill out than by adding a bit of science to the party and multiplying that with a healthy dose of awesome? The Aquapod Bottle Launcher is essentially a Launchpad for firing empty twolitre plastic bottles 100 feet into the air. Using a combination of water, a bike pump and a 15 foot pull chord, the launcher will cause a storm this summer, sprinkling cooling water in the rocket’s wake and making daddy a hero with the kids. n £19.95 Available from www.gizoo.co.uk Gadget rating 8/10

Festival season dawns and the time to dust off that well-worn tent is drawing near. But whether you’re hitting a local shindig, such as The Galtres Festival, or one further ‘a-field’ (tee hee), you’re probably dreading the mud. Well we have the

designer footwear and protect them from the quagmire, while still looking pretty trendy.

Available in blue or red, they look just like actual shoes! answer. Festival Feet Waterproof Overshoes slip over your precious

n £3.95 Available from www.gadgets.co.uk Gadget rating 8/10.

Lapse It. An award-winning app for capturing time lapse clips with your camera. It’s simple, fast and intuitive.

Map My Run. Great for fitness, jogging, weight loss, calorie counting, training, and more. You can filter routes by type or length. Our jogging ladies swear by it.

Grand Theft Auto III. The critically acclaimed blockbuster Grand Theft Auto III comes to mobile devices, bringing to life the dark and seedy underworld of Liberty City.

Forkly. With Forkly installed you can discover your next favourite meal, café and restaurant. Then tell everyone about it.

PanoPerfect.

Share and view panoramic pictures from all around the world, then take some of your own.

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IRISNotes Executive 2. Typing – what a pain in the backside.

Having to press buttons to make words appear is dull! Remember the good old days, when words were made by the scribbling of a pen on paper? Well those days are back thanks to the IRISNotes Executive 2. This clever little gadget is made up of sleek looking pen and tiny black sensor. Place the sensor on the top of your notebook page, write your message with the pen and the words will be magically scanned and downloaded to your computer, appearing as typed text.

A great way of recording and saving handwritten notes, we had some fun with it, trying to catch it out by illegibly scribbling rude words. Check out our video at www.yourlocallink.co.uk.

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£115 Available from www.irislink.com Gadget rating 9/10.

Sun Jar. Spring was a bit slow in coming this year, with Jack Frost sending shower after shower of snowy hatred at us. So if you feel lacking somewhat in vitamin D because of the reduced sunshine, worry not. Don’t bother with tablets and supplements; simply buy some sunshine in a jar. The Sun Jar is a frosted glass jar with a warm glowing light inside, cleverly charged via a built-in solar panel. As it is water-tight the jar can even be used outside as a lovely light for barbeque season. You don’t even have to visit the actual sun to get one, as they’re available right here in York. £20 Available from Snowhome, Gillygate. Gadget rating 9/10.

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We have all the latest news from things that go vroom, plus a new car maintenance tips section!

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The next time you pull up at Monks Cross or Clifton Moor, pay attention to the car next to you.

According to www.StressFreeAirportParking.com, who carried out research on 8000 cars, people who drive Vauxhall Vectras are the worst parkers in Britain – particularly if the car is black. It seems that Audi drivers are also pretty poor at their parallels and surprisingly the smaller the car, the shoddier the parking. Drivers of Land Rovers and other 4X4 vehicles come out on top. We’ve previously been told to steer clear of white van man on the motorway, but it seems it’s his silver friend we should be wary of parking next to, as silver Ford Transits scored second on the worst offenders list.

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Empowering Keen to make the change to an electric car, but worried about running out of juice on the opposite side of the city? Fear no more dear eco warriors, as York is set to become the first city in the UK to install a network of pay-as-you-go charging points for electric vehicles.

The network, installed by City of York Council, will make it possible for those forward-thinking amongst us to charge their ‘leccy cars at Park and Ride and Council-owned car parks. What’s more, electricity can be paid for via a pay-and-go system, meaning you can just roll up, plug in and not be given a nasty ‘charge’. n Visit www.itravelyork.info Preparing to Départ We’re all looking forward to next year’s Tour de France, particularly as the Grand Départ will be winding its way through our beautiful city. It seems that York is already reaping the benefits of hosting the start of the world’s biggest cycle race, with the recent news that funding has been approved to improve transport access to the city. The Askham Bar Park and Ride is set to be improved, as well as the roundabout where the A59 meets the A1237. There will also be a new Park and Ride developed on the A59 near Poppleton. n Visit www.york.gov.uk/parkandiride

As easy as a TC We all love our cars. That is why we try our best to get a service from a garage that will do everything it can to make our pride and joy keep purring that little bit longer. But one garage on Auster Road, Clifton Moor, cares not only for your motor but also for you and your safety. TC Automotive is the brainchild of Tony Cheung, a mechanical magician with years of experience under the bonnet of many a car. Tony can lay claim to not only the accolade of Ford Apprentice of the Year 2002, but also to having specialised knowledge in repair, maintenance and engine diagnostics. n His high standards and customer safety care are paramount to the business, so if your motor is needing a pamper, call 693618.

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Planning a summer road trip in the next couple of months?

Follow our advice and keep your motor purring until autumn.

• Summer heat affects your tyre pressure. Check your car’s manual to ensure the tires are correctly inflated. If in doubt, ask your garage.

• Wash the underside of your car. After a long winter of driving over salted roads, the salt can get caked on the undercarriage and erode the metal. Use a hose or get a professional clean.

• Check for leaks and cracks in the pipes around your radiator.

If your radiator was to conk out during a hot day on the M1, you’d soon have to call for recovery.

• Prepare for rain. We know, not something you really want to think about as the sun beats down, but summer is notorious for sudden intense rainstorms.

Check that your wipers are in a good condition, and top up the wiper fluid.

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Facefacts Meet our new beauty expert, Dr Saleena Zimri from Skin Doctor, who is on hand to answer all of your beauty dilemmas! This month, she gives us the lowdown on laser treatment.

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What is a laser and how does it remove hair?

A laser is a high-energy beam of light that can transfer its energy through the skin to the pigment contained in the hair shaft, the hair follicle or root with a single specific wavelength of light generated by the laser. This energy heats up the base of the hair follicle, which causes damage to the cells that produce hair growth. If enough damage is done, this will prevent the hair from growing any further. The most effective phase is during what is known as the anagen or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;activeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; phase of hair growth. The anagen phase is when new hairs start to grow.

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A laser is an intensely concentrated beam of light. The energy/wavelength is extremely focused rather than diffused so it is very precise, offering more powerful, accurate results. During an initial consultation the laser is carefully tuned to your individual skin and hair type, ensuring the best possible results on all skin shades and types. IPL is far less effective

than laser hair removal. The energy is produced by a lamp, a little like a light bulb, and produces hundreds of light waves, meaning that it is more diffused and so less powerful.

Skin Doctor are one of the first clinics to introduce the Lumenis Duet System to the UK. A huge success in America, the Duet leverages the technology that is globally recognized as the gold standard for laser hair removal. The new duet has two handpieces: one for small or bony areas such as the top lip or around the ankle, and a bigger handpiece to cover larger areas. The Duet requires no messy gels or topical anaesthetic and is suitable for all skin types.

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Most people require between six and eight sessions, four-six weeks apart for permanent hair reduction. Results can vary in different skin types but generally those with fair skin and the dark hair achieve the best results.

n Find out more about the team on page 48. Visit www.skindoctorclinics.co.uk or call 633833.

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Springâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival means the shedding of winter clothing and dull winter skin. Create your own spring awakening by using a body brush to remove dead skin cells. The technique causes a burst in cell renewal, increases circulation and lymph flow and gives you super smooth skin! Kuki recommend mixing the Dermalogica range of Hydro-Active Mineral Salts with two pumps of Dermalogica Stress Relief Treatment Oil. Follow with a generous layer of Body Hydrating Cream to trap in vital moisture, and add an aromatherapeutic, intensely-moisturising boost by blending with Stress Relief Treatment Oil.

NEW Product Launch to Kuki Spa. Introducing the Mii makeup by Gerrard International known for their Jessica nails.

New Products Matrix will expand its popular Biolage brand this month, with the introduction of Biolage Advanced Fiberstrong and Biolage Advanced Keratindose, two prescriptive formulas for weak, fragile hair and over-processed hair.

The Intra-Cylane and bamboo formula conditions the cuticle and strengthens weakened hair. Intra-Cylane is a patented molecule that fills gaps in the outer cuticle caused by brushing, thermal styling tools, UV exposure and daily stress. Bamboo is a botanical that regenerates itself faster than other plants or trees, and provides strength and flexibility.

Kuki recently ran an event on the Biolage Advanced Fiberstrong for weak and fragile hair for customers to see the difference for themselves. Clients watched the Biolage Advanced Fiberstrong collection being applied and had the opportunity to feel the massive difference from before and after the demonstration. Many thanks to the ladies who attended and to the volunteers on the evening for being superb models!

n For prices on the products and in-salon treatments call 659007.

Inspired by the wants and wishes of thousands of beauty spa and salon devotees, as well as a team of beauty experts, Mii launched in 2011. Taking the variety of the department store to the comfort of your salon, the range is easy to choose, easy to use and easy to understand; to encourage you to create a look that is uniquely, completely, unmistakably you.

With skin loving formulas, thirteen tailored brushes as well as a 100% pure mineral line, Mii has set its sights on ensuring that you are filled with the confidence that every makeup decision will be the right one.

Find further details of the products on www.miicosmetics.com

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animal planet: The world is going mad for tee-shirts with close-up photos of animals’ faces emblazoned on them. Think hamsters, bats (particularly the upside-down bat variety as favoured by our Krystal – like the one pictured) and wolves. If you’re more into jewellery, embrace the trend by adorning your neck with a pretty animal-shaped pendant instead. You’ll win some quirky points with this toucan necklace from Accessorize, pictured above.

We see a pattern here…

The patterned trousers trend was big last summer, and it’s set to make a mark on 2013 too. Make sure that you team your trews with a simple top. Nude heels would complete the outfit perfectly for the office, or gladiator sandals would make for an edgy evening look.

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Something more permanent No, we’re not talking about the pretend perm in a can product which you may have fallen for in last month’s issue (sorry if we got you, by the way…) but real perms. Apparently the hairstyle which reached its peak in popularity in the 1980s has rolled back into fashion, though you might not want to go for the bubble perm that your mum or nana might have sported. Opt for a looser curl that will look a lot more natural, and will save you lots of time faffing with your locks in the morning.

We’re with the band: Fan of The Ramones? Love Nirvana? Express your adoration of your favourite rock gods on a tee-shirt – the more retro, the better. These go fantastically well with skinny jeans and boots, and will transform you from geek to chic in an instant. If you’re going for rock, ditch the 1D top (yes Helen Birley, we’re talking to you!)

Did you ever read the phrase ‘Michelin Man chic’ in Vogue magazine? No, neither did we. Pray tell us, then, why puffy nylon coats (you know, the type that Bianca in Eastenders wears – we can’t use the brand name in case they tell us off) have surged in popularity in recent years? There’s a particular sort that look rather a lot like bin bags, and we just can’t fathom why these would ever be thought to look good, unless the buyer was drunk when they bought it.

Zippy, you aren’t really very clever Lads, we know that the weather is getting warmer (everyone cross your fingers). And yes, we did say shorts are hot in last month’s issue.

But please – no zip off trousers.

They may appeal to your gadgetloving side, but they are hideous, especially when you whip off the bottom halves halfway through fish and chips in Scarborough – no, you don’t look even remotely like one of the Chippendales. Do us a favour and banish them to the back of the wardrobe, or even better – the bin.

bareMinerals READY SPF 20 Foundation We heard amazing things about the bareMinerals products, so we had to try them out for ourselves. Being die-hard fans of liquid foundation, we expected that one in solid form wouldn’t provide good enough coverage. We were proved well and truly wrong. The application takes a bit of practice, but if even our Nic can manage to apply it without looking patchy, then anyone can (regular readers will remember her hilarious attempt at curling her hair – visit YouTube.com and search Locallinkyork to see for yourself). What’s more, the range offers 20 different shades and even offers benefits for your skin, locking in hydration to help keep skin soft and smooth, and it doesn’t all slide off your face by the end of the day. We love. £25 Available at Debenhams on Davygate or Fenwicks on Coppergate.

Visit www.bareminerals.co.uk

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Dark Chocolate & Cherry Tinted Lip Balm, SPF 15 We’ve always been a fan of the Palmer’s cocoa butter range in the office, so we were only too happy to test out one of their lip balms. As with their other products, the smell is divine – it was all we could do not to bite a chunk off – and the balm does leave your lips feeling soft and smooth. However, be warned – we loved the scent so much that we ended up slathering on a little too much, and as it’s tinted it can end up making your lips look more gunky than gorgeous. Use sparingly, a little goes a long way! £1.99 Superdrug, Goodramgate www.superdrug.com

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Get moving…

Are you becoming bored with the daily jog? Fancy trying something different? Getting fit can be fun – heck, with Zumba it’s basically a party. But it’s no fun turning up to a party to find that you’re the only one there. Make a note, then, that Zumba Fitness have a new venue for their Thursday class, which will take place at the Melbourne Centre on Fishergate from 6.45-7.45pm. Don’t worry about your fitness level, either – Zumba is designed so that everyone can groove along at their own pace. It’s easy to follow and a fantastic calorie burner, but most of all it’s a great laugh. The Latin-inspired music and moves will mean that you won’t even realise that you’re working out. It’s a great place to meet new people, too. Join the party! Zumba Fitness also have classes that take place from 6.45-7.45pm on Tuesdays at Burnholme Community College and on Wednesdays at St Oswalds Church Hall. Jane and the Zumba Fitness community will give you a warm welcome. No experience necessary, all you need is a smile and enthusiasm so give it a go! n Visit www.zumba.com or call 07845 631969.

Knowledge saves lives May welcomes the first ever Viral Meningitis Week, a chance to get acquainted with the disease’s symptoms and bust some of the myths surrounding it. Many people still believe that meningitis only affects baby and toddlers, but actually the disease afflicts just as many adults. The traditional ‘glass tumbler on rash’ test isn’t always effective, as symptoms can vary from person to person. Helpfully, the Meningitis Trust has provided a useful list of what to watch out for in people of all ages, so get informed and know the signs. n Visit your GP for a leaflet about symptoms, or alternatively go to www.meningitis-symptoms.co.uk

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John Drewniak and his terrific team from Ludwiks are blimmin’ good.

So good, in fact, that they have had to take over another salon – Shine, on Burton Stone Lane. The newlyrefurbished salon will re-open on 1st May, and by quoting Your Local

Link our dear readers can qualify for 25% off all treatments this month.

Call in for a free consultation with experienced stylists Natalie and Beth – they’re sure to get you on top follicle form. n Call 656506.

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10th May New Earswick, The Folk Hall 2-4pm & 5-7pm.

14 th May York Sports Club, Clifton Park 2-4pm & 5-7pm.

20th May Wigginton, Recreation Centre 2-4pm & 5-7pm.

28th May National Centre For Early Music 2-4pm & 5-7pm.

Best foot forward How do you get to work? If you’re one of the thousands of people in York who drive, catch the bus or hop on a train, consider this; do you really need to? Sure, if you work in London, then yes you do have to. But if like many of us your place of business is within the city, why not get involved with Walk to Work Week, from 13th-17th May? Walking to work is massively beneficial for our health, not to mention a big relief for the old environment. Getting about the city on foot needn’t be a special occasional pursuit either, as City of York Council have regular Health Walks running, helping you to get fit and get friendly. n Visit www.york.gov.uk and search for ‘Health Walks’.

A close shave If you’re looking for a unisex hair salon that prides itself on friendly service, competitive prices and unique treatments, get to Mali. No, not the African country – we mean the Mali on Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate. A barbers and hair salon with flair, Mali offers a full service for both men and women. Among other things, chaps can enjoy a wet shave, flaming ear hair removal and a head massage.

Ladies will benefit from hair treatments, including colouring and perms, costing just £12 each, (yes really) in a clean and hygienic centrally located salon. n There’s not even a need to book an appointment, but should you like to say hello, call 651866.

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and they’re off…

It’s racing season again! York Racecourse’s meetings kick off on 17th May with the Dante festival. We’ve rounded up the latest style for ladies’ day.

Be a lady Racing season is the perfect excuse to dress up, and this year racing fashions are not so much defined by trends as they are by classic elegance. Ditch the mini skirts for longer, calf-skimming hemlines.

If you’re desperate to be bang on trend, monochrome is effortlessly classy, as is delicate machine-made lace. Sling the dresses and consider wearing separates, i.e. skirts and pretty tops, which can be recycled again for daywear – beautiful and practical. Marvellous!

Have a good hair day How you wear your hair at the races really depends on your headwear. If you want to accommodate a hat or fascinator, try a soft, sleek ponytail with a side parting, which will provide an understated look and show off your accessories. Make sure not a hair is out of place – you can achieve this with John Frieda Frizz Ease Serum, which is a favourite among us fuzzy-haired types in the office!

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Don’t forget your accessories Fascinators are bigger than the Grand National to some ladies, and we think the bolder the better. Try to match your headwear with your footwear – thicker heels are a must for those muddy fields, but make sure you’ve worn them in first! Shoulder bags are just as chic and more practical than clutch bags, such as this fabulous bag.

They’re handy for carrying a spare pair of flat shoes too!

Front zip bucket hobo bag, £25, Marks and Spencer, Parliament Street.

Shake up your make up Subtle pastel trends are perfect for complementing your classy look, and are a slightly bolder step up from traditional nude shades. Try applying a shimmering sky blue or peach on the lid • We offer other and then brighten up the lower rim with the a pastel eyeliner pencil.

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Feeling heavenly

We all need a bit of pampering from time to time, whether it’s a massage to ease away the stresses of modern life or a beauty treatment to make you feel extra special for a big night out. Luckily, we know just the lady to help!

Marcelle from Heavenly Nails & Beauty will come to your home to preen you to perfection, providing a range of treatments including tanning, waxing, facials and reflexology. She’s recently added semi permanent mascara and eyelash extensions to her repertoire of skills, using top quality Glam and Nouveau lash products. Make those peepers shine as this month Marcelle is offering eyelash extensions for £35 and semi permanent mascara for £25.

This month, Marcelle will be extending her offering once again as she launches her laser hair removal service. She’ll be welcoming people into her home on the first Monday and Tuesday of every month to help legs across York become smooth as silk. To celebrate, Marcelle is offering 20% off laser treatments – book in while you can.

That’s not all – as always, Marcelle has some fantastic special offers for readers of Your Local Link. Get your nails looking fabulous with shellac fingers and toes for just £25 for one colour, or go for a manicure and pedicure combination for £30. Meanwhile, if your body is crying out for some real TLC, Marcelle is offering a full body massage for £25. Bliss. n Visit www.heavenlynailsandbeauty.co.uk or call 07710 669945.

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Having taken Leeds by storm and become a favourite of soap stars, the Skin Doctor team have ventured further north to bring their expertise to the good people of York.

Aesthetic Therapists Debra Husband, Heather Richardson and Lauren Sankey, with Dr Saleena Zimri and Dr Khan, at the new Skin Doctor clinic.

When you’re having an aesthetic surgical procedure done, it’s vital to have a qualified practitioner who you can trust doing the job – especially after the Royal College of Surgeons recently said that administering Botox should be left to qualified doctors.

Luckily for us Yorkies, a doctor-led beauty clinic has arrived in our city.

Meet the team from Skin Doctor: your new beauty specialists.

Ask the experts Having first launched in Leeds in 2004, the team have now set up a clinic on Blossom Street. Treatments range from facials and non-surgical augmentation to minor surgery, such

as mole removal. “You have the best of both worlds,” says Dr Saleena Zimri, “because it’s a combination of a salon and a medical clinic. The back-up of a doctor-led programme for surgical procedures provides real peace of mind.”

Expertise is something that is present in abundance at Skin Doctor’s York clinic, with the doctors boasting a combined 30 years of experience in general surgery, general practice and dermatology. What’s more, the Aesthetic Therapists are trained in lasering and offer know-how in problematic skin, so the team have got everything covered.

Pioneering technology The team at Skin Doctor are proud to use the most up-to-date technology, and are the first clinic in the UK to use a brand new laser machine – the Lumenis Duet Laser Hair Removal System – that offers fast, painless and permanent hair removal. “Most laser machines can cause pain, as it’s necessary to go over the same spot for it to work, but this machine dramatically reduces the spot size,” says Saleena. “It only takes 15 minutes to do one leg per treatment, and there’s no need for anaesthetic or gels.”

See for yourself!

The official launch will take place on 30th May from 9am-7pm, with free consultations and information on what will be offered at the clinic.

Plus, experts from Murad will be on hand to provide free skin scans.

“The UV scanner shows up any damage that has been caused to the skin by environmental factors such as pigmentation and broken veins,” explains Saleena, who says that she saw it in action at the Leeds clinic.

“I was really surprised by what a difference just using the products and having a couple of facial peels had made to their skin,” says Saleena.

n The friendly team will be only too happy to meet you: visit 66 Blossom Street for a free consultation. See their Q&A on page 40

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Fancy getting in shape but don’t want the hassle (or expense) of going to the gym? The why not let Hire Fitness bring the gym to you? No matter what your fitness goals are they will have the right piece of equipment for you. From exercise bikes and cross-trainers, to rowing machines and vibration plates, Hire Fitness have everything you’ll need to get fit in the comfort of your own home. They’ll even install it all for you.

Right now they are offering a Vibration Plate Pro to hire for only £13 per week for 16 weeks! Shake that tummy off by burning up to 350 calories in just ten minutes. n Call 0845 6435105.

We’re all in this together…

If you’re like us, you’ll need a bit of motivation to get active (unless Bert the biscuit barrel is nearly empty, in which case we will run surprisingly quickly).

Luckily, for us, Accelerate Fitness Coaching Solutions are on hand to offer some fantastic group coaching sessions. Everyone is welcome to the military training and elite athlete-style classes at York RI Sports Ground in Acomb, which run every Tuesday and Thursday. Sessions last around an hour and start at 6.30am, 10.45am, 12.30pm, 6.15pm and 7.30pm, though there are additional classes available on request. n Visit www.accelerate-coaching.com or call 07841 422793.

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In an attempt to be even more efficient, here at Your Local Link we decided to look into ergonomics. Ergonomics can basically be summed up as sitting properly at work, not straining to see your computer or reaching to use your mouse. As a rule, humans were not designed to spend eight hours each day sitting down, therefore office environments can be detrimental to our health – particularly for back problems and repetitive strain injuries. Having a straight back, a screen at eye level and both feet on the floor are all very good, but we wondered about our chairs.

the River Foss, we got rolling. The Evolution Chair is a clever combination of a Pilates ball and a traditional chair which, according to the box, helps to improve posture, build core strength and reduce back problems. We all had a go on it, bouncing up and down throughout the day, never slouching. As there is no back rest, and the inflatable ball forces you to keep your balance, our spines were straighter and our much-ignored postural muscles were given a work out. The results: energised, happier Your Local Linkers (although this may have been due to all the ball jokes).

Throwing our old office chairs triumphantly into

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Putting down routes York is already known for having a fantastic network of cycling routes, and it seems that won’t be stopping any time soon. North Yorkshire Police and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation are supporting a scheme by City of York Council’s i-Travel initiative to introduce a new cycle route. The new path, which will connect Haxby Road and Wigginton Road along the line of the outer ring road, is intended to improve access between two heavily populated areas of the city. Once the route is completed it will offer residents of Haxby, New Earswick and Huntington far easier foot and cycle access to the Clifton Moor retail park. n Find out more about the proposal at www.itravelyork.info

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Junior joggers Marathons, half marathons, fun runs – why is it that adults get to have all the fun? If you know a child who loves running, keep reading.

The Jane Tomlinson York Mini and Junior Run is set to blast through the streets of the city on 4th August. Open to children aged from three to 14, the trek will cover either 1.5 km, or for the really superfit, 2km through the heart of the city. The run is taking place on the same day as the grown-up 10K challenge – the one several of our plucky staff will be sweating through. All funds raised will be going to Ward 17, the children’s ward, at York Hospital – which, if you remember our special in the Christmas issue, do some truly incredible things for poorly kids. n Visit www.runforall.com

Back catalogue This glorious magazine is filled with fantastic businesses and tradespersons, all of which we’d gladly have round for tea. But there’s one in particular that we want to get fully behind, because she got behind one of us. Expert osteopath Ranza, of the Fern Osteopathic Practice on Lysander Close, Clifton Moor, got hands on with our Claire after she recently suffered a bit of a fall while out delivering leaflets, injuring her back. Ranza set to the task and Claire was more than impressed with her treatment. “She was fantastic, talking through everything with me first and getting to know my ‘back history’. She gently manipulated my back and pelvis, relieving the pain and even fixing other related problems I didn’t even know I had.” n Visit www.fernosteopaths.com

Get moving As they’ve been advertising with us since day one, we were very happy to hear that those spritely fitness enthusiasts at Rosemary Conley were branching out even further. Their newest diet and fitness class will be open from 1st May in the Village Hall of Stockton-on-the-Forest and involve a morning session each Wednesday between 10-11.30am. New members are encouraged to go along, get weighed, enjoy a helpful health talk and then engage in some fun aerobic exercise. What makes this new class different is that the exercise sessions are also open to non-members who are invited to join in the fun. n Call 790922.

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An amazing feet How are your plates of meat? Our dear feet take quite the pounding each day and problems like corns, calluses and fungal infections can really take the spring out of our step.

Fortunately there’s help at… foot, in the expert hands of Fit Feet York. Their highly qualified specialists can help with a plethora of podiatry problems, including those caused by diabetes, hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis. Be it an ingrowing toenail or something more serious, Fit Feet York can help get you back on your feet. n So take a step in the right direction and call 411699.

We’ve all heard about the positive effects that Pilates can have for people with a bad back, but having someone leading the class who has suffered from chronic back pain themselves helps enormously.

Louise Bowden had tried everything from chiropractors to acupuncturists, steroid injections and anti-inflammatory drugs, to deal with the degeneration of her spine.

She went to her first Pilates class ten years ago, and six months later she felt like a new person. When her teacher moved to Scotland in 2010, Louise was inspired to be trained by the same instructor and teach

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classes herself. If you want to try Pilates out at beginner level, are looking to exercise as a form of rehabilitation or are ready to start at intermediate level, Louise’s classes are for you. You can even try a taster session for free. Sessions take place at Long Marston Village Hall on Mondays from 6.30-7.30pm, at Rufforth Village Institute from 1.452.45pm on Thursdays, and from 7th May at Poppleton Sports Pavilion from 10-11am on Tuesdays. n Visit www.pilatesbylouise.co.uk or call 07773 794301.

Fighting fit Normally in the Health & Beauty section we nag people to get fit and join an exercise group, but now we’re urging people to start their own. Fight Fit Combat Fitness is a new way to work out, combining several martial art techniques with music and dance. It’s totally unique, fun, incredibly addictive and increasingly popular. Fight Fit are now offering fitness enthusiasts the chance to become an instructor by taking part in a two-day training course. Whether you’re already a personal trainer looking to expand, or just a keen-as-mustard gym fanatic, this could be the opportunity for you. Have you got the fight in you to become a Fight Fit instructor? Check out the website to see the demo video; www.fightfitcombatfitness.co.uk. n Call 07548 560403.

Proper posture How many hours a day do you spend sitting down? Many of us sit for over ten hours a day, which can prove a challenge to keeping our spines straight. Good posture can improve more than just a bad back too – it can also make a difference to headaches, shallow breathing and arthritis.

If you can relate to any of these signs, the experts at Live Well Chiropractor on Gillygate can offer a non-invasive, pain free and quick assessment that measures the effect of your posture on your muscles, joints and nerves, and can help to determine whether

To spot poor posture, look for the following signs: 3 Head tilting to one side 3 Head leaning forward when looking from the side 3 A lowered shoulder or hip 3 Uneven wear on shoes 3 A trouser leg that appears shorter than the other you need to take further steps to improve your posture. n Email info@LivewellChiropractic. co.uk or call 620620.

DIY beauty: make your own bun ring We’ve all been there. You wake up, and your hair looks like a bird’s nest.

It’s the perfect foundation for a great messy bun (which, in fact, is the only thing you can possibly do with your hair right now to make yourself look presentable enough to be seen out of the house). Only one problem: you don’t have a bun ring. Darn. Oh, that gives me an idea… that sock that needs darning can be transformed into a bun roll and my day will be saved! All you need to do is cut off the toes end (not while your foot is in it, obviously) then roll it into a ring shape. Voila! Pop your barnet in a ponytail, place the homemade bun ring at the end and roll the ring in on itself, making sure your hair covers all of the ring, until you have a bun.

Oh – make sure you’re sock doesn’t need washing before you do this… eww.

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Budget bridalwear Can’t afford designer clobber for your wedding? Fret not. New Look have released a range of wedding accessories for a snip of the price of many designer outlets, so you can keep expenses to a minimum without scrimping on style.

We were sceptical when we first heard about the range, but the products are much prettier than we expected – some of them might even fool people into thinking they cost much more than they actually did. There are bags, shoes and jewellery in the range, starting at £9.99 for a tiara. n Visit www.newlook.com

An affair to remember If you’ve recently been proposed to (or indeed have done the proposing) then you might be interested in having an affair.

No, not like that you lusty bunch – we mean The Wedding Affair at the Royal York Hotel. A wedding fair of unsurpassed quality, on 12th May between 12noon and 4pm more than 50 exhibitors will be vying for your attention, offering the very best in photography, flowers, catering and bridal wear. Be sure to collect your free goody bag, enter prize draws to win amazing things and soak up the gorgeous surroundings. n Visit www.theweddingaffair.co.uk

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Wedding Dress Special

Finding ‘The’ dress is top of the list for any bride-to-be.

Luckily, these local boutiques will be only too happy to help you discover the gown of your dreams…

Mia Sposa As a bride-to-be you’re probably searching for something a truly elegant, and Mia Sposa does elegance in abundance. Their stunning range of wedding dresses and gowns features exclusive designs by designers Justin Alexander, Sophia Tolli and Donna lee. The team at Mia Sposa strongly adhere to the notion that one size certainly does not fit all, and will work with you during the build-up to the wedding to tailor your dress perfectly. n Visit www.miasposa.co.uk Elizabeth of York With over 200 different styles and cuts of wedding gowns, Elizabeth of York on Blake Street will definitely have to feature on your dress hunting adventures.

Regardless of your budget, the friendly and courteous staff will be more than happy to assist you find that perfect gown – the one to make your groom’s jaw drop as you saunter down the aisle. With you from day one, through to final fitting, Elizabeth of York will provide everything you need for that most special of days. n Visit www.elizabethofyork.co.uk Mila Brides If it’s the ultimate wedding experience you’re after, get to Acomb. Mila Brides have been successfully making wedding day dreams come true since 2008. With a wealth of designer dresses at your finger-tips, Mila will be your one-stop-wedding-shop as your bridesmaids will also find just what they’re after. With a wide selection of shoes and accessories also available, Jo and the expert team at Mila will soon become your new best friends. n Visit www.milabrides.co.uk

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PET TALK in association with MINSTER VETS

Got a problem with your pet?

Tracey Pulleyn of Minster Vets has the answer!

Q. How often should I worm my rabbit? He lives indoors in winter and outside in summer.

There is a common parasite that can cause disease in rabbits called E.cuniculi. It is passed from rabbit to rabbit via urine. It can cause damage to the kidneys and to the nervous system so can lead to a head tilt and renal failure. It is easy to treat rabbits for this preventatively using a common rabbit worming preparation that your veterinary practice can advise on. Ideally rabbits need to be treated with this every three to six months.

Q. My 13-year-old dog is now starting to sleep all the time, should I be concerned?

Sometimes as pet owners we tend to assume that it is just ‘old age’ causing changes with ageing, but as pets become older they are more susceptible to disease so it would be best to rule out any medical issues that could be causing your dog to slow down. I would advise you ask a vet to take a look at your dog. They would also be able to advise you on supportive treatments, exercise regimes and appropriate feeding for your pet.

Need help? Write to us at the address on page 5, or email info@yourlocallink.co.uk.

Mark your question ‘Pet talk’.

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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 Eddie Izzard. But at 31, and after washing off the lipstick, he finds himself writing for Your Local Link. These are his (un)manly words.

Making a stand (up) I haven’t always done this. Being a father and also Your Local Link’s resident word thinker-upper are relatively new roles for me. In the past I have been a cinema usher, a Roman history tour guide, a bloke in the background of Emmerdale and a stand-up comedian.

I mention this because this month I shall be making my return to the stage.

I will be compering the May meeting of the Knock Knock Comedy Club, and although I’m looking forward to what will be an entertaining night of giggles and guffaws, I’m also slightly dreading it.

Hull.

Even the name makes me sweat.

There was a reason I stopped doing stand-up. Yes, there was a governmentbacked petition urging me to cease, but being a comedian for several years spawned many anecdotes. Some of

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which I can look back on fondly, but many bring a shiver to my spine.

Hull of a time Hull. Even the name makes me sweat.

One particular “career advancing opportunity” took place in a working men’s club on the outskirts of the city. Why I accepted this gig I still don’t know, as it turned out not to be stand-up night but rather a variety show, complete with plate spinners and strippers. So my show, which I had cleverly entitled ‘Why Hull is Rubbish’ did not go down well with the beer swilling, swearing, local clientele. I should have taken the hint when the gig organiser pointed to a jagged hole in the stage and said, “Careful. Live wires down there.” I asked if the hole had been caused recently. He said, “No, about three years ago.”

A bit miffed that my jokes about their home town were not being received well, I decided that instead of placating the crowd, I would incense them. I sat in the audience, amongst gruff men who eyed me hungrily, and proceeded to do

impersonations of them, including shouting at the empty stage, “You’re rubbish. Stop confusing us with big words!” Didn’t go down well.

Howard was going to find a photo of himself from his comedy days, but he had to dash off and help his lovely wife to give birth to his baby son, Ezra.

So here’s an old photo we found of Howard in a toga instead. Tee hee.

Audience participation One of the offended men clambered onto the stage himself, belching, “I’ll have a go,” and proceeded to fall straight down the hole. Fortunately the aforementioned wires weren’t live, but what I assumed to be a family of rats were. The man screamed as he disappeared up to his waist and proceeded to howl that something was crawling over his legs. That’s when things got awkward. From elsewhere in the pub a group of angry men surged into the room, saw the chap stuck in the stage and proceeded to yell, “Who threw Pete down the (bleeping) hole?”

Everyone pointed at me. It was then I realised I had lost my audience. I had to escape through a toilet window.

Here’s hoping the York crowd at Knock Knock will be more accepting. Pop down if you can.

See Howard at The Post Office Club, Marygate, on 2nd May at 7.30pm.

Visit www.facebook.com/ KnockKnockComedyPresents

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The other day I took my daughter out for a walk. We do these things at the weekend; little daddy/daughter adventures that usually culminate in climbing something we shouldn’t. I’m trying to have as much quality time with her as possible, so we set out together out with Ava in her buggy after she informed me that “Ava not walk, fank cho”.

I bought her a cake and handed it to her. I took a moment to just look at her beautiful little face, her bright blue eyes and curly strawberry blond hair. I savoured the chance to watch her, to truly appreciate this lovely little creature that I had made and love more than anything in the world. Then Ava noticed me watching and shouted, “Push me, then!” Quality indeed.

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Playground, revisited red rover: “Red rover, red rover…” If you remember hearing that on the playground, followed by a request for you to “come over”, probably meant you were about to get in trouble with the dinner ladies. Red Rover is a game that, like British Bulldog, has been banned by generations of Head Teachers.

Two teams form, each linking arms with their team mates. One calls upon an opposing player to “come over,” and that nominated brave must attempt to break the bonds of their enemy by crashing through the linked arms. Failure means having to join the sturdy players, whereas success rewards you with a gallant return to your mates, joined by one of the enemy’s players.

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Reliable support If you require some support at home or with your studies, it’s vital that you choose someone who is reliable and caring. Luckily, the lovely folk at York PA and Student Support can now provide home-based support for adults living in York who need assistance with personal care, such as bathing, dressing and preparing meals, as well as shopping, cleaning and social activities. The small team of Personal Assistants offer a free care assessment and guarantee that their service will be personal, flexible and responsive to your needs. You can be sure that you’ll get a PA who is right for you, too, as each PA is employed specifically for you based on your interests and individual needs – plus they all have enhanced CRB disclosures and receive regular supervision and training, including visual impairment awareness. You may even have been provided with a personal budget from your Local Authority to fund this support. n Call Deborah on 561522 or visit www.yorkstudentsupport.co.uk

Water way to have fun As soon as your baby or toddler has mastered the art of walking your thoughts might turn to water. Whatever you do, don’t just chuck dear little Timmy in the river, hoping he’ll quickly learn to swim. He won’t. Where he will gain an expert and enjoyable knowledge of swimming is Paddles ‘n’ Giggles at Emperors Gym, Skeldergate. This wet and wild class for pre-school kiddies will excite and exhilarate while providing life-saving skills through structured play. Classes take place every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday for children aged from new-born to four years. n Call 610208.

Well read Ever wondered how best to get your child interested in reading? Luckily for you, we’ve got proper bona fide advice from a real life children’s librarian.

Follow these tips and you and your little one will be racing through Dickens in no time (well, maybe not – but certainly The Very Hungy Caterpillar).

Top Tips: 3 It may be hard on you, but reading the same story again and again helps children to learn new words.

3 Find the children’s section at your local library. Ask for recommendations and let your child take the opportunity to choose their own books.

3 Keep reading to your child even though they can read for themselves. Encourage independent reading but remember children will still love a bedtime story.

3 Be positive. Praise your child for trying hard at their reading. It’s all right to make mistakes.

3 Don’t worry if your child reads newspapers, magazines, comics and the Internet as well as books. Any reading is good, as it introduces new words and interests.

3 Enjoy yourselves and have fun. The most important thing to help a child become a successful reader is to show that reading is valuable and enjoyable.

To find your local library, visit www.york.gov.uk/libraries Know what you want to study?

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If your only memories of school are of staring the clock waiting for home time, perhaps you don’t have the greatest attitude toward education. However that could easily change, particularly because it’s Adult Learners Week 18th-24th May. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone who has ever dreamed of getting a few qualifications or even starting a whole new career. Fortunately such people are well placed here in York, as both City of York Council and York College run some amazing Adult Education courses. Find out about the council’s programmes at www.york.gov.uk (by searching for Adult Education) and about the courses at York College at www.yorkcollege.ac.uk

Breast is best We loved the name of this service so much that we just had to write a piece on it. Treasure Chest breastfeeding group have a new website for mums in York that offers free friendly support. Members provide advice on a huge range of subjects, from feeding newborns to how to continue breastfeeding when returning to work. Services offered by Treasure Chest include a monthly antenatal group, a breast pump hire service and email support, as well as much more. You can be sure that the advice offered is worth listening to, as each volunteer has undergone a training course on breastfeeding and has breastfed her own baby for at least six months. n Visit www.treasurechest.org.uk

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Free childcare – are you eligible?

Knock knock, who’s there? i-Travel, that’s who. The City of York Council campaign promoting alternative ways of travelling is coming to your doorstep. From May, residents in Rawcliffe and Clifton can expect a postcard through their letter boxes introducing them to the i-Travel advisors, who will be calling in the following weeks.

The aim is to offer tailored advice to help you and your family get walking, cycling, on the bus and even into a car sharing scheme.

The friendly advisors will also be there to find out what other information you might need to cut down on unnecessary car journeys. Designed to reach around 12,000 people in the north of the city, the initiative will spread to include Huntington, Haxby, Earswick and New Earswick in 2014. n Visit www.itravelyork.info

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If you have ever considered fostering but worried that you might not be suitable, think again. Foster Care Fortnight is upon us, and between the 13th – 26th May a lot of people will be talking about fostering and the help you can give to children in need of a home. In 2013 it is estimated that 9000 fosterers are needed to deal with the growing number of children in care. Did you know that not only married couples can foster? Single people, as well as gay and lesbian couples, can foster as can people with full-time jobs. You don’t even have to own your own home, or be a parent yourself. n Find out more about fostering, and what services are in our area, at www.fostering.net

If you’re looking for someone to take care of your little one, you’re in luck.

From September, free childcare places will be available for some two year-olds in some playgroups, day nurseries and with childminders, for up to 15 hours a week. These hours can be ‘stretched’, so that children can attend in the school holidays if necessary, and children can attend from the term after they are two up until the end of the term that they turn three. Families may qualify depending on certain benefits they may be claiming, and support with health and Job Centre Plus services is also available as part of the offer. Application forms are available online at www.yor-ok. org.uk/childcare, as well as in your local children’s centres, GP surgeries and childcare settings. n For more information, call 554444, email fis@york.gov.uk or text ‘free place’ to 07624 802244.

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The Wilberforce Trust, Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest charity, has been providing care and support for people with sight loss since 1843. The charity has recently celebrated the appointment of new Chief Executive Philippa Crowther, who takes the helm after many years in the private health care sector. The trust has accommodation services in both York and Tadcaster and works tirelessly to help people with visual imparity to live as independently as possible. With a clever use of colours and lighting, the trust help people to make the most of what sight they do have, and help with cash handling, cooking and life skills. Right now they are looking for volunteers to help them continue for the next 170 years of fantastic work. n Visit www.wilberforcetrust.org.uk

Step back in time

Beningbrough Hall, the beautiful 18th century stately home just a few miles north of the city, played a vital role in the Second World War. Pilots and crews of the RAF were stationed at the hall, flying daily and dangerous raids from the nearby airfield. To recognise the sacrifice of those brave men and to celebrate the end of the war, Beningbrough Hall will be turning the sounds of air raid sirens to joyous song and dance. From Sirens to Celebrations will take place over the bank holiday weekend (4th-6th May) and feature re-enactments, drill activities, jive workshops and pre-war vintage cars. There will be music from the era and a chance to get up close and personal with a spitfire cockpit! n Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough

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Local support

It’s good to talk The theme of Dementia Awareness Week taking place from 19th-25th May focuses on just that. We take a look at places in York that can offer support.

Over 800,000 people in the UK have it, and by 2021 it’s predicted that figure will rise to 940,000 – and to 1.7 million by 2050. But what exactly is dementia? Ann-Marie Roche from care provider Home Instead explains. “As a condition, dementia is still misunderstood by wider society. Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a set of symptoms that can include, (but are not limited to), loss of memory, mood changes and problems with communication and reasoning.

There are many types of dementia, not just Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, (which we commonly hear about.)”

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Dementia Awareness Week will focus on the importance of talking – and what better way to have a chat than over a coffee? On 22nd May, the folks from the York branch of Alzheimer’s Society will take Parliament Street back to the 1950s with a vintage pop up coffee bar.

As well as tea, coffee and cakes, guests will be able to enjoy a range of vintage music, cars and street entertainment reflective of the era.

People from Alzheimer’s Society Support Services will be on hand to explain about support available, which includes cafes specifically for people with dementia and their carers, walks, dance sessions, reading groups and singing classes designed to stimulate the brain. Plus, there are six week courses that take place three times a year for carers that offer information from staff and professionals such as psychiatrists and social services. n Visit www.alzheimers.org.uk, email yorkservices@alzheimers.org. uk or call 658106.

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Luckily for us in York, there’s a fantastic support network available here.

The friendly people from Home Instead and Prestige Nursing and Care are happy to help.

A family-run business with more than 60 years experience of caring for people in their own homes, Prestige Nursing and Care have more than 40 branches nationwide. The York branch offer a wide selection of homecare services, from simple one hour calls to 24-hour care.

“We place a great deal of importance on the quality of the care we deliver and do everything we can to ensure that our clients are happy,” says Anna Francis, Manager of the York branch. “A recent survey found that 97% of them were, so we know we are doing something right!”

Home Instead Run by husband and wife team Ann-Marie Roche and Luke Norbury, Home Instead are delivering a City and Guilds accredited training programme that has been developed to ensure all staff focus on caring for the whole person.

Also, the team will launch a series of sessions during Dementia Awareness Week to support families and friends of people who have dementia. The free sessions will be held on 20th May, 21st May and 23rd May at the Home Instead office at Clifton Moor. n Call 690884 to confirm your place.

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A memorable experience We all love a sing song – no matter how awful we might sound. But songs and music can actually do far more helpful things than annoy our neighbours – they can be used to help improve the lives of dementia sufferers. Silver Song Box are an enthusiastic group that use singing, dancing, music therapy and storytelling to engage with people with dementia related conditions, helping to stimulate memories, open lines of communication with family members and also to make new friends. Backed by Age UK, Silver Song Box takes place every Monday at 10am at York Environment Centre, and every Tuesday at 1.30pm at St Clements Church, Scarcroft Road. n Call 634390.

Home care If you or someone close to you are considering moving into a care or retirement home, how about this? Did you know that you could be receiving top quality care in the comfort of your own home? That is exactly what Agincare can supply, with their experienced workers providing cooking, cleaning, shopping, as well as care of a more specialist nature, for people who require companionship, respite or end of life care. Established in 1993, Agincare is a family-run national provider who offer care that’s designed as an alternative to residential and nursing homes, and their services are now available in York. n Call 415247.

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Oranges and lemons … and pears, cherries, blackcurrants – in fact any kind of fruit is big news in interiors. As we write we’re battling arctic weather conditions, so if the sun still hasn’t put his hat on by the time you’re reading this, then a bit of fruit will help us all to feel a little brighter.

Go for a stylised print in bright colours rather than a still life picture to keep it modern.

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White Wash Boat Mirror The Range, Jockey Lane, Monks Cross £17.99

Seaside theme Summer is almost here (allegedly – see our earlier point referring to the sun and his hat) so now is a fantastic time for some pretty seaside accessories. Think prints featuring boats and anchors, or even get some deck chairs if the weather permits us to enjoy sitting outside. If you want to go for the trend in a more subtle way, you can’t go wrong with seafaring stripes in white and either red or blue – try a stripy cushion for an inexpensive option.

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Wildlife prints If the weather won’t play ball, bring the outside in with some cool curtains or wall art that features cute critters. It depends on how daring you are with this trend as to how far you want to go with it – we love butterflies, but we reckon that beetles on a tablecloth might put us off our tea. However, apparently insects are huge at the moment (not literally, come out from behind the settee) so if you’re brave, and not easily dissuaded from eating, go for it. We think we’ll stick to the pretty butterflies, though.

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Floating candles We thought that these had made their exit in the 1990s, along with the Spice Girls, scrunchies and Vice Versas. They were all the rage at the time, until we discovered the weird scum that formed on them after about a week and the fact that their dye made the water go a funny colour (we are talking about the candles now, by the way). However, we have discovered to our horror that floating candles are available to purchase once again. Do not fall for it, people; the water will go the same funny colour that it always did.

Pot pourri Why do people still fall for pot pourri? Maybe we’ve just been buying duds for the past 30 years, but it seems that every bag of the stuff we buy smells nice in the shop, then miraculously loses its scent by the time we’ve got it home.

Then all you’re left with is a bunch of dead leaves in a bowl, which is taking the wildlife trend a bit far if you ask us. Is there a secret that we don’t know about? Are you supposed to sing to it or something? We’ll stick to the reed diffuser, thanks.

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… and white. We go mad for monochrome.

Starry, starry night We reckon this is an especially fabulous present for a wedding anniversary – when you put the mugs together, the picture becomes whole. Aww. £17.99 Hintons Home www.hintonshome.com

On the tiles Keen scrabble fans will appreciate this cushion – available in all the letters of the alphabet. There are no blanks, though. £19.95 The Literary Gift Company 0118 9588586 www.theliterarygiftcompany.com

Big smoke The iconic London bus makes this tea towel bang on trend. £8.99 Hintons Home www.hintonshome.com

Rabbit Rabbit These lop eared cuties will provide a quirky home for your salt and pepper. £13.99 Cotswold Trading www.cotswoldtrading.com

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Moustache Box This witty trinket box is a fabulously quirky addition to any dressing table.

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Hole in one We love the 1960s-inspired design of this table lamp. £9.99 Dunelm, Clifton Moor 01904 692229 www.dunelm-mill.com

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Keep up to date on the latest design trends & property news

Use your property

to prosper.

House warming Fancy paying £120 annually in heating bills? No, we didn’t miss out a zero at the end. A clever Yorkshire couple wanting somewhere to retire to have built a Passivhaus, which we’ve decided runs on magic. It’s a lowenergy two storey home that requires just one radiator and two towel rails to keep it warm. The concept has made the journey to the UK from Germany, where it originated in the 1990s, and it works by using a mechanical ventilation system to keep the house between 20-21˚C. It even has windows from floor to ceiling, but only uses ten per cent of the energy most houses do. It reminds us of that friend that everyone has who can eat cream cakes all day without putting on an ounce.

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Most of us think of our homes as a drain on our finances, be it the rent, the mortgage or our fuel bills. But did you know there are ways to make your house pay? If you’re not particularly house proud, and don’t mind dozens of strangers trampling through your hallway, how about renting out your domicile to film crews? TV and Film companies are always looking for interesting (and also ordinary) homes to film in. Many residents of Bristol made a killing doing this very thing while the BBC show Casualty was being made, making around £900 a day.

And that’s Bristol – come on, our houses are much nicer than theirs…

How long does it take you to walk to the centre of town? If you’ve ever sighed at having to make the 15 minute trip from Holgate, or a 25 minute saunter from Tang Hall, then listen up. As part of a City of York Council initiative to utilise the empty space above city-centre shops, you could be living right on St Sampson’s Square.

Purchased by investment company The Helmsley Group, the property which houses Thomas the Baker, will soon have the upper stories converted into apartments, allowing people not only instantaneous access to pasties but also the epitome of city centre living. We’ve already bagsied a flat above York’s Chocolate Story. Imagine the smells!

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She bakes, she makes, she decorates…frankly there’s nothing our very own Rachel doesn’t know.

Every month she’ll be passing on some of her favourite money and time saving tips… k Baking soda is magic.

On a damp sponge it can be used to clean the hob, oven and bath.

Also, by sprinkling on your carpet and leaving overnight before vacuuming, it is a great deodoriser. k Alka-Seltzer isn’t just for curing hangovers.

Three tablets down the kitchen sink plughole, along with a cup of white vinegar and hot water, makes for a great pipe cleaning.

A tablet in warm water is also superb for cleaning all kinds of jewellery, except pearls.

k If you have some silverware to clean, slather it in the juice of one lemon, leave for a few minutes, then clean with a damp cloth. Use a cotton bud to get into those awkward crevices. k Burnt a pan? Dishwasher powder can help to get it sparkling again.

Cover the bottom of the pan with some powder and mix with warm water to make a paste. Leave to soak overnight and then clean off the next day.

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Elementary, dear reader

Dummies’ guide to:

the future

Electrical expert Matt Todd makes it easy to understand the latest technology. This month he takes a look at hot (or cool, rather) upcoming products.

Herbert Todd’s have recently been to the annual Euronics trade fair at the NEC in Birmingham, and despite the weather not knowing what it was doing and gloomy reports from the economists, the manufacturers present were all very excited about what the future might bring.

It was great to see that although many larger suppliers have suffered low sales in recent years, they have still been spending huge amounts on research and development so that we can look forward to some really cool products this year.

Telly addicts And they don’t come much cooler than an 84” Ultra High Definition TV. In the consumer electronics industry size can be everything, but not at the expense of quality. Both Sony and LG have products ready

for sale right now and the clarity of picture is breathtaking. If you can afford the £20K price tags and lack of content then you will certainly have bragging rights down the local!

Stay cool…

Sticking with the cool theme, Hotpoint are pioneering a new technology in food storage. The system integrated into some of their fridge freezers releases oxygen-rich ions into the food compartment (apparently similar to the system used in the tent Michael Jackson used to enjoy with his monkey!) to make sure food lasts longer and retains its nutritional content. It’s no good for pets though…

In general the move towards ever more environmentally friendly, and therefore pocket friendly, products was very evident. Liebherr were showing off a new fridge freezer at

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The gate and good A+++ less 20% – which would only cost £18 a year to run – and Siemens had a similar energy rating on a new condenser dryer. Both products should be available later in the year.

If you would like to find out more about new products and technology please check out our brand new website. Have a look in the Product Focus or Blog areas to see what we are up to!

n For advice on all things electrical, visit www.htodd.co.uk.

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There is nothing better than enjoying the summer sun out in the garden.

However, the most observant of you would have noticed that this is Britain, and that the sun shining is never guaranteed.

Instead you can enjoy the comfort (and shelter) of your new conservatory or orangery, professionally designed and fitted by Eliments. They believe in ethical environmental policies and honourable, high quality workmanship, and manufacture their own materials in their York workshop, allowing them to pass the savings directly onto you.

In days gone by nothing said ‘my house is better than yours’ quite like a raised draw bridge, a lowered portcullis and a few heads on spikes. These days it’s far easier to impress the neighbours and there’s no longer a need to execute any traitors. Simply call PVC Gates, your local purveyors of perfect portals. Replace your old wooden gates with a set from their latest range of attractive uPVC gates and fences which, unlike their wooden ancestors, will stand the test of time and be far easier to clean. They also fit windows, conservatories and garage doors, so be the king or queen of your own castle and visit www.pvc-uk.com

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As the temperatures begin to rise, so do the number of shed and outhouse break-ins. Here is a reminder of some top tips, courtesy of Community Watch, on how to protect your gentleman’s retreat.

• The boundary is your first line of defence, so secure your garden by locking gates and using thorny bushes next to walls and fences.

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• Secure the doors and windows of your shed and garage. Use good quality padlocks and bolts on the doors and grilles help make windows less vulnerable.

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

• Visibly mark the contents of your shed, such as lawn mowers and tool, with your postcode or another ID numbers. Make a note of any serial numbers.

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

• Check your insurance policy to make sure it covers you for theft from your garden and outbuildings. n Discover more security advice at www.yorkwatch.org.uk and follow @yorkwatch on Twitter.

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Transform your conservatory with a Guardian Roof The Guardian Warm Roof System is the biggest revelation to hit the home improvement market in the last ten years. You can now change your old conservatory roof for a new Guardian Roof and effectively turn your old conservatory into a new extension that can be used all year round.

The complete changeover takes around three to four days with very minimal disruption to your household.

The Roof System is designed to replace the existing glass or polycarbonate roof of a conservatory while retaining the original windows, doors, frames and walls. At the same time providing substantial energy cost savings.

Fully tested and approved to all thermal and structural standards, the Guardian system is a high performance insulated roof system comprising of a pre-engineered lightweight frame, two layers of rigid insulation board, internal insulated plasterboard, exterior grade plywood, vapour membrane and a choice of external tile finishes.

• High performance insulated warm roof conversion system • Lightweight aluminium frame • Provides energy cost savings • Reduces rain noise and glare • LABC Registered (minimise building control checks & approval process) • Reduced fuel bills for the life of the roof • Thermal, structural and condensation risk tested • A wide range of roof colours and finishes • Comfortable ambient temperature all year • Fast installation utilising existing walls, windows and doors • Fully guaranteed All you need to know The Guardian Conversion System has been designed to provide a high performance thermal and structural solution with zero condensation risk over the life of the roof.

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With Building Control approval, Guardian high performance insulated roof conversions may allow the removal of the wall between the house and the conservatory, offering the flexibility to extend and enlarge an existing kitchen, living room or bedroom. Please TWS free on 0800 0280675 for more details.

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Affordable quality Are you sick of the usual flat-packed furniture clogging up your home? Quality British and expertly crafted furniture is available right here in York – and it’s not as pricey as you might have thought. Hambleton Furniture have been supplying the city with beautiful and bespoke wooden furniture for 20 years.

To celebrate they are offering 20% off on all normal prices, enabling everyone to get something truly special for any room of their home. The high quality of furniture is mirrored in the service you’ll receive as a relaxed and unhurried one-to-one approach is favoured by Wendy and the staff – and by Tally, pooch in residence. n Call 622707.

A good reception As summer dawns you are probably looking forward to some sporting highlights on the telly. If you don’t want to lose the signal during the final of Wimbledon then perhaps you should call these guys soon, as they’ll have the solution. Aerial Solutions are a family-run business with years of experience with TV aerials and satellite installations. There are no call out charges and they try their damnedest to beat competitor’s quotes – in fact they are offering 20% off for all Your Local Link readers. This month is great time to take advantage of their professional services, as Aerial Solutions are also offering a two year guarantee on all supplied and installed equipment. n Visit www.aerialsolutionstv.com

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guide

gardening

No garden? No problem.

We round up some lovely accessories that will get any balcony blooming (and lots of them will work well in small yards, too…)

Give peas a chance You can enjoy growing your own vegetables in this compact mini VegTrug, which comes at an ideal working height for disabled and elderly gardeners. £89 Garden Essentials www.gardenessentials.co.uk

Put baby (spinach) in the corner

Jigsaw puzzle If space is an issue, this table and chairs set is perfect – it doubles as a vase-shaped feature when the pieces are stacked together. £279 Living it Up 0116 2695960 www.livingitup.co.uk

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You can always count on Barnitts! This cleverlyshaped planter will brighten up the darkest of corners. £3.99 Barnitts www.barnitts.co.uk

Twinkle, Twinkle This set of four tea light holders will make your balcony glitter in the evening. £7.95 Dotcomgiftshop www.dotcomgiftshop.com

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Snug as a bug These pots will fit snugly on your railing and make your balcony look smart as paint. £7.99 each www.crocus.co.uk

On a wing and a prayer Because tough old city birds need good grub too….

This feeder lets you put that half-eaten apple to good use, and will hang beautifully from your balcony railing. £8 John Lewis www.johnlewis.com

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If you haven’t got the space for a flower bed, make a flower pole instead…

Hang these pots on your balcony railings and make your very own Parsley the Lion at the same time. Well, the parsley bit anyway.

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gardening

Club together.

If the delayed return of the sun hasn’t spurred you to get back out into the garden, then perhaps a new set of greenfingered chums will help. Askham Bryan College Gardening Club will next meet on 14th May at 7.30pm. After the meeting in the conference hall, there will be a members’ plant sale, to stock up on pretty blooms, and also enjoy a demonstration of willow weaving. n Call 707208.

Jewel in the town.

Go to see

the head

If you’ve ever wondered how the professionals get their gardens ready for summer, get down to Burton Agnes Hall this month. The gorgeous stately home just outside of Driffield will invite green-fingered enthusiasts to their secluded walled garden for a tour led by the Head Gardener. Learn how the beautiful grounds are maintained

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throughout the year and pick up a few hints and tricks from those in the ‘grow’. Not only will you find out the secrets of the trade but there is also a cuppa waiting for you at the end. Tours take place on 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th May. n Call 01262 490324.

Flower fans are well catered for this month, especially those who love gorgeous Georgian surroundings. Fairfax House, the oasis of splendour in the very heart of the bustling city, is holding a floral display by the New Earswick Flower Club. Entitled Floral Jewels, the exhibition blends traditional and contemporary design, and brings together fresh flowers, foliage and decorative materials. Wander around the house on 26th May soaking up the grandeur, beauty and pretty floral smells. n Call 655543.

Share and share alike. Despite the recent snows the hardy growers of York have been busily cultivating their crops. If you’ve found it a little difficult to get anything from your garden or allotment worthy of being roasted for Sunday lunch, worry no more. Creating Cooperative Communities are at it again with another handy Produce Share event at Wigginton Recreation Hall on 18th May, 1.30-2.30pm. This time round there is an emphasis on plants and seeds, but feel free to take along whatever you’ve grown (or a list of the things you’d like to get) to share with others. n Call 760659.

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See which of these you can spot this month…

Frogs. May is a great month to get out to the pond and see how your frog spawn is doing. By now it should have hatched and the resulting tadpoles should be well on their way to becoming froggies. Keep an eye out for the steady development of the front legs and the loss of the tails. After around nine weeks of swimming around the proto-frogs, which switch to breathing air, pop up their heads. Don’t have a pond? Get one by visiting www.pond-planet.co.uk or calling 01347 811897.

Asparagus. If you’re all set for the York Asparagus Festival on 26th-27th May, you’ll know that it’s time to harvest your own backyard crop. Cut the spears from the plant when they are no more than around 18 cm in length. Make sure you don’t cut down the ones that are thinner than a pencil – those will keep growing for next season. Remember you can freeze asparagus, so don’t worry if you get a huge crop. You might need some toilet air freshener though. You know what we mean.

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FOCUS ON:

Hardy geraniums

The botanical boffins at Dean’s Garden Centre give us the low-down.

The true hardy geraniums or cranesbills come in many shapes and forms, from small delicate alpines like geranium cinereum, vigorous ground covering species like geranium macrorrhizum and tall-growing border varieties such as geranium psilostemon that can reach 1m (3ft) tall. They are hardy herbaceous perennials, often confused with pelagoniums (bedding geranium) which are only half hardy and require protection from frost to overwinter sucessfully.

Varieties: Geranium cinereum is a small low-growing type, growing up to 15cm (six inches). It’s ideally suited to the rock garden or alpine planter, and has small grey-green foliage and a mound forming habit. The most popular variety, ballerina, produces very pale pink flowers with a deep pink or magenta network of veins between late April and June. It is easy to grow given a free-draining sunny postion.

Geranium macrorrhizum is a versatile, vigorous, ground covering species that is very shade tolerant but equally at home in full sun. The slightly fleshy apple green foliage gives off a fresh ‘fruity’

aroma when crushed and as a bonus turns a bright crimson red in autumn. The most widely available varieties are ingwersons (lilac flowers) bevans (pink flowers) and album (white flowers), which all produce their flowers over a long period between May and September. As well as being shade tolerant they are happy in most soil types.

on the petals.

Geranium x magnificum is a clump-forming perennial growing to around 70cm (28 inches) tall.

With lobed, soft hairy green leaves and beautiful darkveined rich violet flowers up to 5cm (two inches) wide, it flowers prolifically but has a short season in comparison to other geraniums.

Psilostemon is one parent of another interesting variety, Anne Folkard, which has the same magenta and maroon flower but golden foliage and an unusal scrambling habit that allows it to grow up through other plants in a similar way to some herbaceous clematis.

Geranium pratense or Meadow Cranesbill is native to Britain, growing to around 60cm (two feet) it prefers an open sunny position but will tolerate light shade. It is suitable for use in the traditional herbaceous border and also looks superb when planted in between white or pink old fashioned shrub roses. Mrs Kendall-Clarke is an improved variety with clear blue flowers and white veining. Splish Splash has white flowers with variable amounts of blue splashes

Bressingham Flair was bred by renowned plantsman Alan bloom in his gardens at Bressingham, has a more compact habit being approx 60cm tall making it less susceptable to wind damage. It still maintains the bright magenta flowers with the deep maroon centre of the species.

Geranium phaeum is also known as dusky cranesbill or mourning widow. Whilst not the most showy geranium it has unusual dark red/brown reflexed petals (pointing backwards) between May and June. Growing to around 60cm tall, it is tolerant of dry shade. Samobor is a variegated form with green and maroon foliage and the same red-brown flowers, while Lily Lovell has deep blue-purple, almost black flowers.

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Open Gardens Hundreds of beautiful gardens are opening to the public this spring and summer. Here are a few of our favourites. Visit www.ngs.org.uk Cold Cotes, near Kettlesing, HG3 2LW A large peaceful garden with expansive views at ease in its rural setting. Enjoy a series of discrete gardens complete with formal areas, a stream-side walk, a pond and a bog garden. Open every Saturday from 4th May, 11am-5pm.

Rewela Cottage, Skewsby, YO61 4SG A three quarter acre ornamental garden featuring unusual trees, shrubs, and architectural plants. Other features include a pond, pergola, a natural stone sunken garden, breeze house and raised vegetable garden. In May there will be rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias and spring bulbs. 5th May, 12-5pm.

Stillingfleet Lodge, Stillingfleet, YO19 6HP A large garden subdivided into smaller gardens, each based on a colour theme with emphasis on use of foliage plants. Enjoy a wild flower meadow and natural pond, double herbaceous borders and rare breeds of poultry that wander freely around the garden. 12th May, 1-5pm.

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Beacon Garth, Hessle, HU13 0HA A south-facing garden set in three and a half acres in an elevated position overlooking the Humber. A stunning sunken rock garden with bulbs and specimen trees, hostas and ferns, as well as mature trees, large lawns and herbaceous borders. 18th-19th May, 12-5pm.

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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…

Reap what you sow

Now is the time to plant out early sown crops and to make final preparations for tender crops that can go out towards the end of the month, once the threat of frost has passed. Plants raised from seedlings indoors should be ‘hardened off’ prior to planting; a process of gradual exposure to cold temperatures. An open cold frame is ideal for this as you can cover it with glass or fleece to protect plants at night. Keep an eye on the night time temperatures as a late frost at this stage can cause devastating results on tender crops, which will set you back and add cost.

Root crops It’s not too late to sow root crops such as beetroot, parsnips and carrots. Sowing in late spring will give the soil chance to warm up resulting in quicker germination and faster growth. Rake the soil to break down any clods and form a fine, level seed bed prior to sowing. Rake in a seaweed or fish blood and bone fertiliser (check product for application rate) at least a week before you are ready to sow. Use a garden line pegged down at each end to keep the seed in a straight line. It will not only look more attractive and save space, but will also make it easier to identify weed seedlings when they emerge. Make a shallow drill with the edge of a hoe and water using a watering can so as not to disturb the soil. Sow your seed thinly to reduce the need for thinning later on and cover seeds. Finally, put plant markers at each end of the rows

so you can easily identify where the seed has been sown prior to germination. You might also want to label the rows with the variety and date sown for future reference.

Weeds Be prepared to get the hoe out on a regular basis at this stage! Keep the area weed-free to reduce competition for light, water and nutrients. Emerging seedlings can soon get smothered by fast growing weeds. If time is a limiting factor, consider applying a mulch to stop weeds germinating and retain moisture. Mulch is best applied after planting up or germination has taken place and the plants are growing on. Garden compost, cocoa shell, straw and even cardboard and newspaper are effective and will eventually rot down to improve the soil.

JOBS FOR May 3 Sow tender crops like courgettes,

marrows, beans and sweetcorn 3 Plant outdoor tomatoes in late May 3 Sow salad and annual herbs

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

Stop those slugs Defend your young plants from slug attacks as crops at this stage can be destroyed overnight! Beer traps are the traditional method of organic control, but not that convenient to implement. ‘Organic’ slug pellets based on ferric phosphate are another child, pet and wildlife friendly option that break down to iron and phosphate which are soil nutrients.

Top Tip: Sow fast growing crops in small quantities to avoid gluts. Combine early and late season varieties to extend the season.

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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Perfect Ponds

Graham from Pond Planet is back to offer top tips on making the most of your pond and looking after the fish who call it home.

Spring is here and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re finally enjoying some better weather. Now is the time to get our ponds ready for the summer months.

Appleton Road, Bishopthorpe York YO23 2RF tel 01904 701869

Pumps need a quick once over and filter foams and media should be given a good clean using pond water. Never use tap water or any other chemicals for this job as this will kill any beneficial bacteria built up on the media. Now is also the best time to change your UV bulb.

Silt and debris which has built up over the winter period is best removed using a fine net or, for a better result, a pond vacuum works wonders.

Pond plants, which should be starting to show signs of new growth, can be tidied up by cutting and removing the old leaves and shoots. Marginal and bog plants can be lifted, divided and replanted using only the vigorous outer portions. Like any other garden plant they will benefit from some fertiliser. This usually comes in the form of a fertiliser stick, tablet or liquid feed.

Start to feed your fish sparingly on a low protein food, and make sure to monitor water quality using a test kit. Ammonia, nitrite and PH are the main parameters to keep a regular check on.

For advice, call Pond Planet on 01347 811897

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Ask Chris...

Got a gardening question?

Our resident green-fingered guru CHRIS BROWN can help Here are a few shrubs and perennials that attract butterflies and bees:

Q.

I would like to have more bees and butterflies in my garden. Can you give me some advice on which plants I could use to bring them into my garden?

Flowering shrubs that appeal to butterflies offer a bonus that few gardeners would wish to ignore.

Many are also sweetly scented. The nectar of their flowers is attractive to butterflies, as well as to a host of other insects including hoverflies and bees.

All these industrious creatures help to make the garden a more interesting and lively place.

3 Buddleja Davidii 3 Black Knight 3 Lavender Hidcote or Munstead 3 Hebe Albicans 3 Escallonia Donard Seedling 3 Pyracantha Mohave 3 Syringa (Lilac) Madame Lemoine 3 Thymus Vulgaris (Common Thyme) 3 Allium Purple Sensation 3 Calamintha Nepeta 3 Monarda Squaw 3 Inula Hookeri 3 Sedum Autumn Joy Enjoy the beautiful sight these creatures bring!

Q.

I have a Viburnium bush in my garden and for the last few years in late spring something has been eating holes in the leaves. Can you explain what it is please?

The damage is being caused by the Viburnum Beetle, which eats irregular holes out of Viburnum bushes in May and June. Holes are eaten between the many veins and the remaining tissues turn brown. Since the late 1970s this beetle has attacked Viburnums, and laid eggs in canker-like pits in young stems, which lie there over winter then hatch in mid-May. Creamy yellow larvae with extensive black markings then feed on leaves in May and June and grow to about 7mm before going to the soil to pupate, which is about a month after hatching. Adult beetles emerge from the earthen pupal cells in July and August, and also feed on leaves before laying eggs at the tips of year old shoots. These then overwinter and hatch the following spring, and the cycle begins again! Look out for the first signs of damage in May/June then spray thoroughly with a contact insecticide to kill the young larvae. Repeat after a week or so if necessary.

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It’s all good and well having green-tinged enthusiasm for gardening, but simply being keen as mustard won’t trim the hedges or prune the roses. Even the most talented of horticulturalists need some tools, but the clever ones know not to ‘fork’ out a kings ransom for them. That’s because the real pros will get down to the York Environment Centre, St Nicholas Fields, on 8th June’s Give or Take Day. An annual re-use and recycling day, hundreds of people will flock to swap, exchange and generally root around amongst lots of handy bits and bobs, tools and plants. It lasts from 1-4pm, give or take… n Visit www.stnicksfields.org.uk

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Ever been stung by a nettle? Really hurts, doesn’t it? But, instead of getting angry with the humble weed and declaring war upon it and all of its kind, reach for a dock leaf and calm down. You see, from 14th to 25th May is National Be Nice to Nettles Week, a time when we should all respect the bane of childhood outdoor adventures and remember the vital part they play in our ecosystem. Home to many species of butterfly eggs, the much misunderstood nettle is also used by top chefs in their food, for teas and cordials and also as a medicinal herb. n Find out more about the little prickly leafed ones at www.nettles.org.uk

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Market Days

30th May-2nd June. Made In Yorkshire York Spring Fair, St Sampson’s Square. Explore the wide variety of art and design Yorkshire has to offer. Ceramics, arts and fine furniture will be on show, as well as jewellery, candles, photography and wood carving.

31st May. Parliament Street Farmers’ Market.

Taking place on the last Friday of every month, this market showcases local produce made within 40 miles of York city centre.

Newgate Market. Boasting 110 stalls, Newgate Market has something for everyone.

The market offers food and drink, potters, designers, clothing, handbags, mobile phones and much more. Open weekdays 9am-4pm and 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

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Food lovers’

heaven

Famed Italian TV chef Antonio Carluccio has gone on record stating that he thinks that Malton is the “county's culinary capital”. It’s no surprise then to see him championing what will surely be the highlight of the culinary calendar this month. The Malton Food Lovers Festival returns from 18th19th May and will see the pretty market town off the A64 will be awash with amazing aromas and fine foodie family entertainment.

Wondrous workshops Antonio, as well as other celebrity chefs such as Tom Parker Bowles, James Mackenzie and Andrew Pern, will be hosting live cooking demonstrations, participating in interviews and signing books. The top chefs will be hand during the festivals wealth of cooking workshops, sharing insider knowledge and tips. But it won’t just be the foodies getting

their kicks at the festival, as The Talbot Hotel will be hosting wine workshops and, thankfully, tasting sessions.

Scott hot pot Maintaining order will once again be the Festival President, Selina Scott; newsreader, journalist, television producer and Yorkshire-born lass with a lot of pride in her county. She’ll be interviewing the special guests and giving food fans the chance to pose a question or two. We can imagine you’ll have one or two things to ask Visen Anenden, personal chef to the Prince of Wales. Visen will be speaking about the entirely organic agricultural system at the prince’s Highgrove estate, as well as cooking up a storm with Antonio.

n Visit www.maltonfoodfestival.co.uk

Asparagus season!

Hooray!

We’ve all been eagerly awaiting the super fresh Yorkshire asparagus from The Balloon Tree Farmshop, which will arrive a little later than usual this year due to the adverse weather conditions. From the beginning of the month, though, we’ll be able to munch on the lovely green stuff until our heart’s content. The sandy soil at The Balloon Tree is particularly well-suited to growing asparagus as it’s a Mediterranean crop, so the quality and taste of the yield is truly scrumptious.

If you want someone else to cook your asparagus for you too, check out the delicacies available at the café and the deli. Meanwhile, little ones will be kept occupied with the fantastic play area and a newly renovated animal corner. The asparagus is popular, so please phone in advance to check availability. n Visit www.theballoontree.co.uk or call 01759 373023.

Fry Hard We love our job. Not only do we get to meet lovely people like Emily and Helen Thompson, we also get to sample their wares courtesy of Thompson’s Fish Restaurant on Malton Road. While out snapping the duo, who are the new faces of Thompson’s takeaway service, we gobbled up a couple of fish suppers. As they were by far the tastiest chips we’ve had in a long while, we just had to tell you about it. Try them out for yourself, either by eating in the modern and comfortable restaurant, or taking away to enjoy at home. Either way, you’ll be chowing down on what was voted the best fish and chips by readers of the Malton Mercury.

P2163 Afternoon Indulgence localn link:Layout 1 08/02/2013 15:15 Page 1 Visit www.thompsonsfishrestaurants.com

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Chocolate: it’s not just for kids

Easy to swallow The Swallows Nest Restaurant, a part of Swallow Hall Golf Club near Crockey Hill, is known for its fine local fare, lovely surroundings and great service. But now it seems that things are getting a bit rock ‘n’ roll. Introducing the Swallows American Diner, set to become the 51st state right here in York.

Ideal for families, the diner offers a full, all-American menu crammed with classic burgers, chilli and options for vegetarians. Not only does the Swallows Diner boast a mouth-watering selection of desserts, they’ll also slide along the counter a free milkshake with every prebooked meal. n Pop on your blue suede shoes and call 449240.

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Our Nic and Kelly checked out the ‘choctails’ on offer at York’s Chocolate Story upcoming Connoisseur Club.

The next Connoisseurs Club at York’s Chocolate Story will take on a decidedly grown up feel. Visitors will be able to have a go at making the ‘choctails’ that are currently available in the Chocolate Bar café at the attraction, which take inspiration from York brands – the Mint Chocolate Delight tastes like an After Eight, while Chocolate Orange Temptation is just like a Terry’s Chocolate Orange.

Kris Carey, Food and Beverage Manager, took us through three cocktails: one shaken, one stirred, and one blended. Be warned, these drinks are strong – we reckon you’ll only need one. Our Nic couldn’t manage more than that, and she’s from Doncaster…

Mocha Martini Kelly and Nic decided that this is the perfect hair of the dog. Combining vodka, amaretto and chocolate liqueur with a sweet espresso, it’s smooth and flavoursome.

Rum Choc Ice Dark rum, vanilla ice cream and chocolate liqueur make up this delightful milkshake, blended to perfection. It’s super creamy, and certainly packs a punch.

White Chocolate Russian This is the stirred cocktail – stirred 19 times, to be exact, as 20 is “just too many” according to Kris – topped with cream. It’s the Chocolate Bar’s best seller, and we can see why. With vodka, chocolate liqueur and a dash of Kahlua, it’s also available as a long drink with milk. Yum. The Choctails Masterclass Connoisseurs Club takes place on 4th June from 7pm and costs £10.

Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com

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A perfect

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We chat to Helen Turner, one half of local acoustic singer/songwriter duo Union Jill, about the release of the band’s third album, Respectable Rebellion, this month.

The Suffragettes, York’s famous Mad Alice and the women who delivered aeroplanes to the front line in World War Two – these are just some of the topics tackled by Union Jill’s latest musical offering. The duo, made up of Helen Turner and Sharon Winfield, have been performing and recording together since 2006 and are set to launch their latest record on 11th May at the National Centre for Early Music.

When we spoke to Helen, she was thoroughly excited. “Clive Gregson, who produced the album, will perform with us, as well as Andy Seward on bass.

It will be the first time that we have all played together in public since we recorded the album together, so it’ll be a sort of reunion too,” says Helen. “It’s going to be really special. Also Holly Tamar, a favourite local singer of ours, will support, which is fantastic.”

Re:union It was a chance meeting that let to the formation of Union Jill. Helen, who is also Senior Lecturer in Art at York St John University, and Sharon Winfield, owner of ethical boutique Maude and Tommy, met through mutual friends at Beverly Folk Festival in 2006. “We’d both performed as solo artists previously, but neither of us had got on stage for ages, so we decided to have a go together at another festival we were both going to,” says Helen. “Everyone heard us and said that we sounded pretty good, so we decided to do another few sessions together. Almost immediately we had a ten year plan for fame, fortune and success!” So, seven years in, how far through the plan are they? “We start it again every year! It’s a rather vague and flexible plan...”

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Rebel Rebel After listening to Respectable Rebellion in the Your Local Link office we can confirm that it isn’t your usual female singer fare – if you’re looking for an album full of love songs, you’ll be disappointed. Sharon likes to focus on historical stories, whereas Helen is inspired by current topics. “Sometimes I’ll be listening to the radio and something will inspire me, like for instance the fact that Saudi women aren’t allowed to drive. That sort of thing is totally incomprehensible to us in Britain,” says Helen.

Don’t let the amount of songs that are focused on women fool you into thinking that the pair are militant feminists, though. “We’re not trying to preach anything, we just write about what we find interesting or inspiring, but inequality seems to be everywhere,” says Helen, who was also moved to write a song for the album about the tragedy of the cockle pickers in Morecambe Bay. “It’s certainly easier to write about something that you feel passionate about,” says Helen.

So how does the songwriting process work? “Either one of us will bring an 80% finished song to the table – or one that we think is 80% finished! Then we’ll pick it apart and add harmonies, and it becomes our song. We share the credits for all of our songs, regardless of who first started them.”

Family affair Helen has a family, so how does she manage her time? “It’s a great way to escape, and a wonderful excuse to go out – I have to go because I’m working!” she laughs. “That’s another reason I like being part of a duo; it would be harder to have the impetus to do it on my own.

My children are a little too young to fully appreciate the music – they’re aged two and five – but Ruby, the older one, wants to join the band!” laughs Helen.

“You never know, we might become a family band one day…”

What’s in a

name?

Wondering what’s with the name? Helen explains: “We wanted to sound female, but didn’t want to be ‘girls’ ‘babes’ or ‘witches’, and we aren’t sisters. Plus, we wanted to sound English, as we aren’t really Americana.

So instead of Union Jack... it’s Union Jill!”

Helen knows how Ruby feels having dreamed of stardom from a young age. “I think everyone dreams of being a singer, don’t they? I have watched talent shows and wondered why everyone else wants to do what I want to do though!” Helen laughs. “It’s addictive.”

On tour Now that the band have an agent, they have been gigging all over the country – but they’re not deserting their home town. “We perform lots in York and Yorkshire, but you can’t overplay – people only want to hear your songs so many times!” Helen adds that she hopes to entice people out from in front of the TV. “We still need to get out there a bit and show people in York who we are. Saying that though, there is a great folk scene in York and people are really committed to supporting local musicians.”

Cheeky girls Being mischievous ourselves at Your Local Link, we totally identify with the pair’s ‘don’t ask, don’t get’ policy. “We’ve asked to support bands we like just so that we could meet them,” says Helen. “People like Po Girl, and Oysterband – we sent their promoter some chocolates in the shape of oysters and a grovelling postcard. We always figure that the worst they can say is no, so we just play the ‘shy bairns getting out’ card...” It seems to work quite well – Oysterband were happy for them to support (we reckon chocolate gets you pretty much everywhere in this world) and Helen says that one of Sharon’s dreams came true when Ric Sanders from Fairport Convention joined the pair to record an album with them. “There’s no overnight success, though,” says Helen. “We’re still waiting for that sleep.”

The album launch takes place at NCEM from 7.30pm on 11th May. For tickets, visit www.ncem.co.uk or call 658338. Visit www.unionjill.org

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hotlist

Never fear, the Hotlist is here! Banish boredom with our pick of the crème de la crème of what’s on this month...

EVERY DAY NEWGATE MARKET, 9am – 4pm (4.30pm Sat and Sun).

110 stalls including a wide variety of goods, fruit and vegetables, as well as a good selection of fresh fish and meat. Call 07887 754455.

YORKWALK, from Museum Gardens Gates, daily at 10.30am and 2.15pm.

Entertaining historical walks.

Visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk TOY STORIES, York Castle Museum, 9.30am-5pm.

Visitors will rediscover bikes, bath toys, computer games and beautiful hand-made dolls that are among the toys on show from the last 150 years. Visit www. yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk CAPITAL OF THE NORTH, Yorkshire Museum, 9.30am-5pm.

Featuring some of the most prestigious medieval objects ever found in Britain, this exhibition tells how York once ruled the north. Visit www.yorkshiremuseum. org.uk PLAGUE, POVERTY & PRAYER, Barley Hall.

The exhibition explores everyday life for the citizens of York from the Norman invasion to Tudor times, by examining unique archaeological evidence from the period. Visitors will explore interactive displays, new research, and recently excavated skeletal material to find out some of the gruesome details about illnesses and diseases from the period. Visit www.barleyhall.co.uk

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EVERY SUNDAY GIANT CAR BOOT SALE, Home Farm, Wigginton, 7am-1pm. A massive car boot sale offering all sorts of new and used items.

Call 768463.

EVERY MONDAY SELBY MARKET. The whole family will find something within the beautiful market town. The Selby Farmers Market is also held on the first Wednesday of every month.

Call 07808 768186.

EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY WEEKLY CLASSES, Rogues Atelier, Fossgate. Join a class – Upholstery Drop-in each Tuesday 10am-1pm and Life Drawing every Thursday 7-9pm. Call 07960 329286.

EVERY THURSDAY & SUNDAY MUSKET AND MUSLIN HISTORICAL WALKS, Clifford’s Tower, 7.30pm.

Re-live the epic siege of York by the Roundheads during the English Civil War. Call 07914 300512.

EVERY NIGHT GHOST TRAIL OF YORK, West Doors of York Minster, 7.30am. Dare you cross the centuries and discover York’s spine-chilling history? Visit www.ghosttrail.co.uk or call 633276.

27TH CHARITY BALL, Royal York Hotel. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner, casino, drinks reception and live entertainment from Paula Rendall as Dame Shirley Bassey – all in aid of worthwhile charity.

Call 780880.

1ST + 3RD SATURDAY (10AM), 2ND + 4TH FRIDAY (5PM) OF EACH MONTH BEYOND MONOPOLY, The Bar Convent. Beyond Monopoly is York’s friendliest board game club for adults wanting to play modern board games. Visit www.bmyork.wordpress.com

APRIL 26TH COMEDY NIGHT, York Racecourse. This evening’s line-up features Tim Clark, Neil Macfarlane, Chris Norton Walker and MC Kevin Shepherd. Not only that, but a curry buffet supper awaits you, plus a bar full of your favourite drinks.

Call 638971.

27TH-28TH FESTIVAL OF VINTAGE, York Racecourse. Music and dance, fashion and style – from the chic 1930s to the swinging 1960s. Enjoy some great food and shopping as well and, if you come in costume, be in for a chance of winning a cash prize.

Call 0113 3458699.

27TH MAUSOLEUM TOUR, Castle Howard. Part of the Castle Howard Revealed series of tours, this walk will visit the mausoleum, the most mysterious and imposing building in the Castle Howard landscape.

Generations of the Howard family are buried in the vaults beneath the spectacular chapel. Call 01653 648621.

27TH HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR, York Central Library, 10am. Dr Neil Moran will conduct a historical tour around the city, on behalf of the River Foss Society.

Call 764702.

27TH LEARN TO MEDITATE, York Explore Library, Museum St, 10am-1pm.

Basic meditation techniques will be explained on this simple, practical course. Ideal for those wishing to start a regular meditation practice or to refresh and strengthen their meditations.

Call 01759 304832.

27TH FARROW AND BALL OPEN DAY, Style Flooring of York, Heworth, 10am3pm. Meet experts from the luxury paint company and enter a prize draw.

Goody bags for the first 50 customers. Call 289266.

27TH BOY BAND LEGENDS, York Racecourse, 7.30pm.

A night sure to have you hitting the dance floor, with live professional singers and dancers performing hits from some of the greatest boy bands of all time, including New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys, Five, Take That, Westlife, East 17, JLS, The Wanted, and One Direction. Call 620911.

28TH THE WEDDING AFFAIR, Swinton Park, 12noon-4pm.

A luxury wedding fair with 50 exhibitors, VIP gift bags and lots of competitions for brides and grooms. Visit www.theweddingaffair.co.uk

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FROM 1ST MAY FRESH ASPARAGUS, The Balloon Tree Farmshop. The multi-award winning Balloon Tree Farmshop and Cafe will have home-grown asparagus on sale from the start of May. A great day out for all the family – entertain the children in the play area and visit the newly renovated animal corner. Call 01759 373023.

3RD-12TH SPRING STEAM GALA, North York Moors Railway, Pickering. Their 40th anniversary celebrations will feature demonstration goods trains, Grosmont to Goathland local trains and lots more. Visit the railway during this ten day event and take part in a celebration of locomotives that have contributed to the history of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Visit www.nymr.co.uk

LOVE TRAINS? Fancy a trip on the North York Moors Railway? Simply have a go at our colouring competition details on the competitions pages!

1ST, 15TH AND 29TH COMEDY OPEN MIC, The Gillygate, 8.30pm.

York’s only open mic night dedicated to stand-up comedy returns to The Gillygate. Go along and see some quality new acts, or even give it a go yourself! Visit www.cscddc.blogspot.com 1ST ROMANY WOOD UNICEF CONCERT, York Minster, 7.30pm.

A performance of the children’s musical before a short poetry reading and then the project launch by Archbishop Sentamu. Visit www.yorkminster.org

2ND KNOCK KNOCK COMEDY, The Post Office Club, Marygate, 7.30pm. Andrew Ryan headlines, supported by other hilarious acts including Simon D Heaven and compared by our Howard.

Visit www.facebook.com/ KnockKnockComedyPresents

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3RD-6TH HARROGATE ANTIQUE AND FINE ART FAIR, Harrogate International Centre. Explore the range of antique furniture, porcelain, silver and paintings. There will be something to interest everyone. Visit www. harrogateantiquefair.com

4TH-6TH SCARECROW TRAIL, Dunnington. See some amazingly detailed local scarecrows. Trail maps are available from St Nicholas Church each day between 10am-4pm. Call 488331.

4TH-5TH, 11TH-12TH, AND 18TH-19TH OPEN WEEKEND, Holgate Windmill, 11am-4pm. Visit this recently renovated mill.

If there is enough wind the sails will turn, and milling will be done. Park on Acomb Road or take the number one bus from the city centre. Visit www.holgatewindmill.org 4TH, 10TH & 11TH BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, Helmsley Arts Centre. Playing films from the 2013 Film Festival, which will simultaneously be screened at the Empire Cinema in Leicester Square.

Visit www.helmsleyarts.co.uk 4TH-6TH DALES FESTIVAL OF FOOD AND DRINK, Leyburn, Wensleydale (DL8 5SG), 10am-5pm. Discover new and interesting traders to delight your taste buds. The popular beer tent is run by Daleside Brewery who will be producing a special Festival Ale for the event.

Call 07909 586358.

3RD + 17TH MAY SCREENINGS, South Bank Community Cinema, 8pm. Enjoy screenings of Venus on 3rd and Good Bye, Lenin! on 17th. Visit www. sbcommunitycinema.co.uk 3RD HUGE IN CONCERT, New Earswick Bowls Club, 7pm. York’s favourite party band are in concert to help raise money for the Lord Mayor’s charities.

Call 750230.

4TH-6TH HAXBY AND WIGGINTON SCARECROW FESTIVAL, Haxby and Wigginton Village.

The villages get together to make some truly amazing scarecrows with all proceeds going to charity. Visit www.haxbyandwigginton methodistchurch.org.uk

4TH-6TH SIRENS TO CELEBRATIONS, Beningbrough Hall.

Celebrate VE Day and enjoy a great bank holiday featuring re-enactments, drill activities, jive workshops and pre-war vintage cars.

There will be music from the era and a chance to get up close and personal with a spitfire cockpit! Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ beningbrough

4TH LATE MUSIC CONCERT, Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, 7.30pm.

Rosalind Ventris (viola) and Lara Dodds-Eden (piano) perform.

Visit www.latemusic.org or call 430106.

4TH TENNIS FUN FOR FREE, Heworth Tennis Club. Meet the club coach, have a go, join in and meet the club members, or just go down and see what’s going on. Visit www.heworthtennisclub. co.uk 5TH, 6TH + 7TH ART EXHIBITION, Village Hall, Newton On Ouse, 10.30am(2pm Sat)-4.30pm.

The 48th edition of the exhibition features a huge collection of local talent and the opportunity to purchase many of the paintings on show.

Call 01347 848553.

5TH ROGATION SUNDAY, St Mary’s Church, Haxby, 3pm. Join in a short rogation walk in Haxby with stops at significant village features for hymns, readings and prayers.

A special service in the church will take place at 4pm. Call 765167.

6TH DRIFFIELD VINTAGE FAIR AND FUN DAY, Driffield Showground. Prepare to enjoy vintage clothing, memorabilia, classic cars and motorcycles, as well a vintage tea room, dog show and fitness and dance displays.

Call 07950 255577.

6TH MAY DAY FAIR, Low Green, Copmanthorpe, 12noon. A wide variety of stalls, rides, refreshments and music. Email copstreetf@aol.com

7TH INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS, Rogues Atelier, 6-9pm. The start of a six week course, the main objective of which is to introduce you to the basic methods of working in clay.

Call 07974 302069.

8TH-12TH SPRING FESTIVAL, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York.

Programmed and organised by a student committee, the annual Spring Festival of New Music presents contemporary classical music, jazz and more at venues in the music department and in the city. Visit www.yorkspringfestival.co.uk

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8TH COURTYARD CRAFT AND PRODUCE MARKETS, Castle Howard, 10am-4pm. Browse over 30 stalls selling a unique range of handmade crafts and local produce in the stunning stately home grounds. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk 9TH DERWENT FLOOD BARRIER WALK, meet at Barrier car park, Barmby on the Marsh, 10am. Join The River Foss Society for a circular walk of four - five miles in the vicinity of the flood barrier. Call 764702.

9TH ILLUSTRATED TALK, Temple Hall, York St John University, 7.30pm. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, York Local Group, presents Birds of the Pyrenees by Richard Ashbee. Email peter. pj.reed@talk21.com 9TH AN EVENING OF MUSIC, Stockton on the Forest Village Hall, 7.30pm. Featuring top international German organ and keyboard player Claudia Hirschfeld. Call 448178.

11TH YORK GLUTEN-FREE FAYRE, The Bar Convent.

Visit this massive glutenfree event in the wonderful surroundings of the convent.

Exhibition spaces are still available. Call 464907.

11TH YARNBOMBING WORKSHOPS, Southlands Methodist Church, Bishopthorpe Road, 10am12.30pm. Try your hand at weaving, knitting, pompom making and finger knitting.

Also on 17th at Rowntree Park Café. Call 635486.

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11TH UNION JILL, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. The musical duo launch their new album, Respectable Rebellion, with a one-off band concert, including guitarist Clive Gregson. Call 658338.

CHECK OUT OUR INTERVIEW WITH THE BAND AT THE START OF THE EVENTS SECTION.

11TH SPRING FAIR, York Steiner School, Fulford, 11am-4pm.

Go along and celebrate spring with a host of fun-filled activities including a magical flower and fairy themed spring grotto. Call 654983.

11TH IT’S IN THE BAG GIFT FAIR, The Guildhall, 10am4pm. Expect an excellent range of gifts, crafts, and homeware all under one roof. Call 07889 899958.

11TH PLANT FEST, Askham Bryan College, 10am-4pm. A spring plant sale including shrubs, perennial and bedding plants as well as horticultural demonstrations, market stalls and tree climbing. Plus, visit the animal unit and see the attractions! Visit www.askham-bryan.ac.uk

11TH YORK ARTS ACADEMY CONCERT, Christian Science Church, Fulford, 7pm. All donations and proceeds in aid of the NSPCC. Call 706011.

12TH SPRING PLANT FAIR, 10am, Newby Hall, Ripon.

With a programme of talks from well respected local experts.

Call 01423 322583 opt 3 or visit www.newbyhall.com

11TH-12TH BATTLEGROUP NORTH, Yorkshire Air Museum.

Historic military vehicle rally, wargaming and living history show. For the first time this year, the event will also feature live jet aircraft ground runs and propeller aircraft power ups! Over 200 historic military vehicles, many reenactment displays and full precision model wargaming.

BBMF Dakota flypast on 11th subject to operational conditions. Email museum@ yorkshireairmuseum.org or call 608595.

14TH + 25TH PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP, Rogues Atelier, Fossgate. A basic introduction to the photographic principles not mentioned in the camera’s manual. Call 07960 329286.

12TH CLASSIC CAR RALLY, Burton Agnes Hall, 11am5pm. The CambridgeOxford Owners’ Club will be showcasing vintage, classic and thoroughbred vehicles in the grounds of the spectacular stately home.

During the event, visitors are also invited to enjoy the beautiful spring flowering walled garden, and the glorious Elizabethan Hall will be open to explore.

Call 01262 490324.

12TH THE WEDDING AFFAIR, The Royal York Hotel, 12noon-4pm. A luxury wedding fair with 40 exhibitors, displaying the finest wedding fare. www.theweddingaffair.co.uk 12TH ANIMAL SOUL MEETING, York Central Library, 2.30-3.30pm. Can animals express divine love? Go along and share your thoughts and feelings in a relaxed environment.

14TH EASTER COURTYARD CRAFT AND PRODUCE MARKETS, Castle Howard, 10am-4pm. Browse over 30 stalls selling a unique range of handmade crafts and local produce. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

15TH SAUSAGE FEST, The Halfmoon, Strensall, 6pm.

Enjoy a feast of locally sourced sausages and play a fun quiz – all in aid of the RNLI. Call 490225.

16TH BE A KID AT DIG, Dig, 7.30-10pm. Why should kids have all the fun? An afterhours chance for grownups to experience DIG and to learn some of the secrets of this historic building. Visit DIG and enjoy complimentary nibbles and a welcome drink before exploring the reconstructed archaeological excavations.

Call 615505.

17TH, 18TH & 19TH THE HELMSLEY FESTIVAL OF WRITING, Helmsley Arts Centre. Their first ever literary weekend celebrates writers and writing, and explores the theme of journeys.

Poet Simon Armitage is in residence. Visit www. helmsleyarts.co.uk 17TH THE BRONTËS BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, Wigginton Recreation Hall, 2pm. A fascinating talk, given by Pat Osborne, about the secrets and scandals of Yorkshire’s most famous literary family. Email bjackson27@talktalk.net

17TH BRASS JAW, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. Voted ‘Ensemble Of The Year’ in the 2011 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, this four-piece Glaswegian band brings a vibrant new sound to the world of jazz.

Call 658338.

18TH-19TH ART EXHIBITION, York Art Gallery, 10am-4pm. The exhibition by the Friends of York Art Gallery of the works of local artists, to raise money for the new art store in the redeveloped gallery.

Call 763338.

18TH-19TH MALTON FOOD LOVERS FESTIVAL, Malton. With Antonio Carluccio returning, and other celebrity patrons, this year the festival is hoping to attract over 20,000 people to Yorkshire’s culinary capital.

This year, entrance to the festival and producer stalls is free.

18TH TAKE THAT 2 & ROBBIE, York Racecourse, 7pm. Back by popular demand, enjoy the fabulous professional tribute acts singing some of Take That’s greatest hits such as Relight my Fire, Babe, and Never Forget.

Call 620911.

18TH PLANT SHARING, Wigginton Recreation Hall, 1.30-2.30pm. Share surplus seeds and plants and pick up some for yourself – all thanks to Creating Co-operative Community.

Call 760659.

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18TH NARROWBOAT TRIP, Pocklington Canal, 11am.

The River Foss Society enjoys a cruise on a narrowboat.

To book, call 768071.

18TH SPRING CONCERT, Haxby Memorial Hall, 7.30pm. The Haxby Singers present an evening of songs from famous shows and bands.

Email judy.laken@virgin.net 18TH CONNECTIONS, St Olave’s Church, Marygate, 7.30pm. Soon Amore Singers present a concert reflecting the rich international heritage within their choir.

Call 673438.

18TH YORK GUILDHALL ORCHESTRA, The Barbican, 7.30pm. The York Guildhall Orchestra concludes its 33rd season with its final visit to the symphonies of Gustav Mahler. They shall perform his last symphony as he left it – an incomplete work with just one movement. Call 0844 8542757.

18TH MAY + 1ST JUNE GLASS PAINTING WORKSHOP, The Stained Glass Centre, Micklegate, 10.30am-4.30pm. In this one-day workshop you will be introduced to basic techniques of painting on glass, as used by artists from the medieval period to the present day. Call 611687.

19TH BONSAI DISPLAY, Wigginton Recreation Hall, 11am-3pm. A display of trees by the members of the York Bonsai Society.

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19TH THE STEVE CASSIDY BAND, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, 7.30pm. Another great evening of music by one of York’s favourite bands.

Guests include Terri Anne Prendergast, The Evelyn Whitcombe School of Dance and the Appleton Roebuck Primary School Choir.

Call 623568.

19TH 10K + 2K FUN RUN, Newby Hall, Ripon. Join the Cystic Fibrosis Trust raising funds at their Yorkshire 10K and 2K fun run, set in the beautiful grounds of Newby Hall. Entries via www.cftrust.org.uk.

Call 01423 322583 opt 3 or visit www.newbyhall.com

21ST HISTORIC PUB TOUR, Meeting at the Minster Inn, Marygate, 7pm. A two hour guided tour of some of York’s oldest pubs led by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. Includes a free real ale booklet.

Call 07506 570234.

22ND VINTAGE POP UP COFFEE BAR, Parliament Street. The folks from the York branch of Alzheimer’s Society will take York back to the 1950s to mark Dementia Awareness Week, with a range of vintage music, cars and street entertainment reflective of the era.

Call 658106.

22ND EBOR LECTURE, York Minster, 7pm. Catherine Pepinster discusses the tolerance and intolerance of public manifestations of religion. Call 0844 9390015.

24TH DOWN WITH THE KIDZ, The Grand Opera House, 7pm. Watch local school rock bands strut their stuff performing covers and original songs – all to raise money for York Against Cancer. Call 0844 8472322.

FROM 25TH REVEALING YORK MINSTER’S UNDECROFT, York Minster. Experience the revamped network of new interactive galleries, housed in the Undercroft and Treasury below the historic cathedral.

They tell the colourful story of York Minster, from the lives of the Roman garrison to the work of the staff, clergy and volunteers in the 21st century.

Visit www.yorkminster.org

25TH MAY – 31ST DECEMBER DUTY CALLS: CASTLE HOWARD IN TIME OF WAR, Castle Howard, 10am-6pm. From Waterloo to World War II, this exhibition explores the stories of Castle Howard in the time of war. While generations of Howard sons went to fight overseas, the impact of war was often more powerfully felt at home. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk 25TH MAY-2ND JUNE FAMILY FUN TRAIL, Clifford’s Tower, 10am-6pm.

Seek out the colourful trail markers of all the different people who would live and work in a medieval castle.

A fun trail for all the family.

Call 646940.

25TH MAY-2ND JUNE WETWANG SCARECROW FESTIVAL, Wetwang. The village hall will be open from 10am-4pm each day for trail maps, refreshments, craft fair and competitions. Visit www.wetwang.org.uk

25TH MAY-2ND JUNE HALF TERM FUN, Yorkshire Museum & York Castle Museum. Both museums have some great activities running during half term. Discover your inner Goldilocks and watch demonstrations in the Kitchen Studio at the Castle Museum, and learn how prehistoric people made their tools for survival at the Yorkshire Museum. Visit www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk

25TH-26TH MOTOR SHOW, Driffield Showground, 9am-5pm.

Enjoy a brilliant day out and become true petrol heads. The Moto-Stunts International Stunt Team will be displaying their dare-devil talents and there will be fun for the whole family. Live band Reloaded will be playing on Saturday night. Visit www. driffieldshowgroundevents. co.uk

25TH-26TH BUSKIVAL, Across York.

Over 50 buskers and street entertainers perform around the city centre. Enjoy free workshops and family activities and go along to help pick York’s Favourite Busker!

Visit www.yorkfestivals.com

25TH MAY-2ND JUNE BRILLIANT BRANDS, York’s Chocolate Story, 10am-6pm. Some of the best known chocolate brands came from York. Have a go at designing your own chocolate packaging this half-term in a make-and-take kids’ workshop. Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com 25TH MAY-2ND JUNE HALF TERM CHILDREN’S’ TRAILS, Treasurers House, 11am-4.30pm. This half term, children of all ages will be able to explore Treasurer’s House by following one of their terrific trails. See what you can discover. Call 624247.

25TH-26TH YORKSHIRE ANTIQUES AND ART FAIR, The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, 10am-5pm. A wide selection of antiques, art, collectables, curios, vintage and retro items – courtesy of Bowman Antiques.

Call 01274 588505.

25TH-27TH WHIPPETS & WELLIES, Castle Howard, 10am4pm. Go along and see the best of what Yorkshire has to offer. Sample delicious local produce in the food marquee, pick up some unique Yorkshire crafts then watch the exciting performers and demonstrations in the main ring. There is even a chance to get involved yourself with the fun dog show, childrens’ crafts, competitions and climbing wall. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

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25TH YORKWALK COACH TRIP. Join the expert guide on a trip to see Derby Cathedral and Papplewick Hall, a charming example of an 18th century Georgian mansion. Enjoy lunch and after tea and cakes. To book, call 622303.

26TH SCARECROW TRAIL WORKSHOP, Huntington Memorial Hall. Experience scarecrow builders demonstrating their talents.

Email info@hmh.org.uk 26TH-27TH OPEN GARDENS, Bulmer Village, near Castle Howard, 1-5pm. enjoy walking around the nine selected gardens that will be on view. There will be what promises to be an amazing plant stall at the village hall.

Visit www.ngs.org.uk 29TH GRAVEYARD, COFFIN & PLAGUE TOUR, Museum Gardens Gates, 2.15pm. Join Yorkwalk to visit the hidden city of the dead and see Roman and medieval coffins.

Call 622303.

30TH TREASURE ISLAND, Castle Howard, 5.30pm.

Suitable for all ages, this open-air performance is interactive, full of laughs and catchy tunes. Picnic on the grass with the whole family – there’s something for everyone in Cambridge Touring Theatre’s acclaimed production. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk 30TH SWISHING EVENT, St Andrew’s Church Hall, Huntington Road, 7-9pm.

Bring one item of clothing to swap and in return you can take home whatever you want. Call 768006.

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30TH KEEP YOUR PET FUNDRAISER, The Post Office Club, Marygate, 7.30pm. York St John Students Union present Big Band Society and blues duo Jen Low & Karl Mullen.

Call 07928 817932.

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FREE VALUATION DAY, The Bar Convent, 11am3pm. Experts from Tennants Auctioneers will appraise your precious items and reveal the values.

Call 01423 531661.

JUNE

1ST LATE MUSIC CONCERT, Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, 7.30pm. The Ossian Ensemble perform.

Visit www.latemusic.org or call 430106.

2ND + 22ND LEADING AND GLAZING WORKSHOP, The Stained Glass Centre, Micklegate, 10.30am-4.30pm. In this one-day workshop you will learn the basic techniques of cutting coloured glass to shape, leading and soldering the pieces to produce a simple but charming piece of stained glass. Call 611687.

3RD SUPPORT GROUP, York hospital, 6-7pm. Share stories and meet other people affected by prostate cancer. Hosted

by Carolyn Bedford, Urology Nurse Specialist. Email Kerry.

Haithwaite@york.nhs.uk

4TH CHOCTAIL MASTERCLASS, York’s Chocolate Story, 10am-6pm.

Shake your stuff and learn how to make a range of chocolate-themed cocktails with the Chocolate Bar team.

The innovative flavours, including Mint Choc Delight and Orange Chocolate Temptation, take inspiration from some of York’s most popular chocolate bars. Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com WE HAD A SNEAK PREVIEW OF THE CHOCTAIL MASTERCLASS See what we thought in the Food and Drink section!

2ND THUNDER DAY, Yorkshire Air Museum. Live aircraft engine power ups and short taxi runs featuring jet and propeller aircraft. A great chance to see live jet and propeller aircraft at close quarters! BBMF Spitfire flypast allocated. Email museum@ yorkshireairmuseum.org or call 608595.

6TH KNOCK KNOCK COMEDY, The Post Office Club, Marygate, 7.30pm. A night of comedy featuring one of the hottest comics on the block, Matt Forde.

Visit www.facebook.com/ KnockKnockComedyPresents

2ND ANTIQUE AND COLLECTORS FAIR, Driffield Showground. A wealth of beautiful and unusual antiques and curios for you to peruse. Visit www. driffieldshowgroundevents.co.uk

8TH-9TH GARDENERS’ FAIR, Burton Agnes Hall. The Gardeners’ Fair is a summer celebration of gardening with stalls, talks and plant surgeries.

Call 01262 490324.

8TH DOLLS HOUSE & MINIATURES FAIR, York Racecourse, 10.30am4pm. Everything a doll and miniature enthusiast could hope for – all over three full floors, complete with refreshments. Call 620911.

8TH 1940S DANCE NIGHT, Haxby Memorial Hall, 7pm.

Featuring nostalgic music from the era, with DJ Big George Anderson and the talents of Mickey Ramsbottom & the three gorgeous Alka Seltzer Sisters. Call 765780.

8TH AN EVENING EXPERIENCE IN WONDERLAND, Beningbrough Hall, 6.309pm. A magical fun filled evening with interactive event theatre by local company We Are Theatre.

Play croquet on the lawn with the Queen of Hearts, follow the interactive challenge trail and make a mask to be part of Wonderland. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ beningbrough 8TH GIVE OR TAKE DAY, York Environment Centre, 12noon-4pm. Go along to find out about volunteering for York Rotters and St Nicholas Fields. Call 412861.

9TH UPSTAIRS, DOWNSTAIRS, Treasurers House, 11am4.30pm. In June 1900, Treasurer’s House hosted the Royal visit of the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII. See what this meant for the house staff on a guided tour followed by a decadent afternoon tea. Call 624247.

12TH AN EVENING WITH PETER WALL, Huntington Community Centre, 7pm.

Have you lived before?

Clinical hypnotherapist Peter Wall will gently ease you back into your past lives.

Call 01226 792342.

15TH YORK ROCKS AGAINST CANCER, The Grand Opera House, 7.30pm. The Guvnors, York Turnpike Trust and The Supermodels will be playing alongside a special guest group in this inaugural charity event.

Call 0844 8472322.

21ST THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN, Grand Opera House, 7.30pm. Back by popular demand with an all-new show for 2013, packed with 36 back-toback massive Motown hits.

Five-star performances authentically reviving the style and sophistication of all the Detroit legends – the Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie and more.

Call 0844 8472322.

21ST THE VEGAS ELVIS SHOW, Lady Ann Middleton’s Hotel.

Show recreates the vital energy, style, mannerisms, vocal prowess and sheer joy of the 70s era Elvis shows.

You will feel the energy from the back of the room.

Call 611570.

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Theatre Royal Panto Tickets

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No they’re not! Yes they are! Buy your tickets for Aladdin and the Twankeys, written by and starring Berwick Kaler, from the Box Office now.

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To book: 0844 8713024.

iShandy (11th April – 11th May)

New Jersey Nights (2nd-4th May)

Very loosely based on the novel by Laurence Sterne, the new play sees members of a teachers’ Book Club meet to discuss the latest ambitious read in their season of Yorkshire classics, the insurmountable Tristram Shandy. However, this is no ordinary cosy night in with a good book as the evening takes some extraordinary twists and turns.

Angels & Insects (11th April – 4th May) An Amazonian explorer and entomologist, returning home shipwrecked and penniless to Victorian England, is taken in by a wealthy aristocrat.

Whilst employed to catalogue his benefactor’s collection of insects, he falls in love with the beautiful and mysterious daughter of the household.

THE MISENTHROPE (21st – 25th May) Poet Alceste is disgusted with French society.

Powdered fops gossip in code and be-jewelled coquettes whisper behind fans wherever he looks.

In pursuit of honesty, he embarks on a one-man crusade against forked-tongues, frippery and fakery in this adaptation by poet Roger McGough.

To book: 623568.

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Featuring four great singers, perfect harmonies, stylised costumes, a rocking live band and amazing dancers, Jersey Nights delivers all of the Four Seasons hits. To book: 0844 8713024.

The Mousetrap (6th-11th May) The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst.

Who can it be?

Priscilla Queen of the Desert (13th-18th May) Priscilla is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they had ever dreamed of.

THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD (9th-10th July) ‘The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood...’ Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’s sell out tour and his monstrous West End success comes the story of his brilliantly brave daughter. The Gruffalo’s Child follows the young creature on a wild and windy night, as she ignores her father’s warning and ventures out into the snow. The Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? This magical, musical adaptation of the ever popular children’s book will delight all the family.

Joseph Rowntree Theatre TIP TOP DANCE (9th-11th May) A lively show featuring different forms of dance, from tap to modern and ballet to Irish. The performance will be staged by pupils of the Evelyn Witcomb School of Dance. The dancers are aged between four and 70 and promise a memorable evening! To book: 623568.

Whistle Down The Wind (14th-18th May) Based on the 1961 film Whistle Down the Wind with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The plot follows the lives of three Lancashire farm children who discover a fugitive hiding in their barn.

To book: 623568.

CENTENARY FOLLIES (14th-15th June) The Centenary Follies is a variety show for all the family celebrating 100 years of Rowntree Players and will include all aspects of theatre.

To book: 07927 026071.

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May 2013 Tuesday 14 May Courtyard Craft & Produce Market Over 20 stalls of Yorkshire crafts and produce in the Courtyard. Admission free.

Saturday 25 May - Monday 27 May Whippets & Wellies A Yorkshire themed countryside fun day. Delicious local produce and crafts, amazing birds of prey and galloping acrobatics, fun dog show, climbing wall, welly wanging and more.

From Saturday 25 May NeW exHIbITION Duty Calls: Castle howard in time of War From Waterloo to World War II, this exhibition explores the wartime experiences of the Howard family, staff and tenants.

Thursday 30 May Outdoor Evening theatre – treasure Island Cambridge Touring Theatre’s acclaimed production of Treasure Island is suitable for all ages.

This picnic performance is interactive. Gates open at 3pm. Pre-book online.

www.castlehoward.co.uk 01653 648333 Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA

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Union Jill

Fri 17 May | 7.30pm

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The Balloon Tree Farmshop, Gate Helmsley. The award winning farmshop and cafe have been growing soft fruit and vegetables for over 20 years. Pick your own or buy ready picked. 01759 373023.

PIGLETS ADVENTURE FARM PARK, The Farmer’s Cart, Towthorpe Grange, 10am-5pm. Animal petting, crazy farm golf, obstacle course, ride-on tractor rides, pedal go-carts and much more. www.thefarmerscart.co.uk 499183.

QUILT MUSEUM AND GALLERY, Peasholme Green. Britain’s first museum dedicated to quilt making and textile arts. www.quiltmuseum.org.uk 613242.

SIGHTSEEING TOURS BY BIKE. Explore York by bike, with all equipment provided. www.scootcyclingholidays. co.uk 720003.

Days Out and attract ions Fancy a day out in York or further afield?

These attractions are very attractive.

YORK AND SURROUNDING AREAS BARLEY HALL, 2 Coffee Yard, off Stonegate.

A stunning medieval house. www.barleyhall.org.uk 610275.

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens, Beningbrough.

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens, Beningbrough. A spectacular stately home, with fun for the whole family. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbroughhall.472027.

CLIFFORD’S TOWER, Eye of York, Open daily, 10am-6pm. Set in the heart of York, this imposing tower is almost all that remains of York Castle, which was originally built by William the Conqueror. 646940.

DOG WALKS, throughout Yorkshire.

Your guide to dog-friendly walking in the Yorkshire countryside. www.dogwalksyorkshire.com Edge Events Function Rooms, Wentworth College, The University of York. Open to members of the public looking to book a private party venue to celebrate that special event without breaking the bank. Call 323012.

F1 Racing, JMD Raceway, Kathryn Avenue, Monks Cross. Racing and go-kart hire throughout the day – perfect for old and young speedsters. 673555.

FAIRFAX HOUSE, Castlegate. Unlock the splendour of the finest Georgian town house in England. www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk 655543.

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TREASURER’S HOUSE, Minster Yard. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through this historic house before you relax in the tearooms. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 624247.

The York Cocoa House, Blake Street. Chocolate workshops are suitable for all ages and abilities. www.yorkcocoahouse.co.uk THE NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM, Leeman Road, 10am-6pm daily. This free family attraction is the biggest railway museum in the world.

Lots to see and do. www.nrm.org.uk THE BAR CONVENT, Blossom Street.

England’s oldest convent, founded in 1686, now a museum. www.bar-convent.org.uk 643238.

YORK CASTLE MUSEUM, Eye of York. One of Britain’s leading museums, it shows how people used to live by recreating rooms, shops, streets – and even prison cells. www. yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk 687687.

YORKSHIRE MUSEUM AND GARDENS. Museum Street. The ten-acre botanical Museum Gardens, GODDARD’S, Tadcaster Road. Visit the around the Yorkshire Museum. www. former home of Noel Goddard Terry, of yorkshiremuseum.org.uk 687687. the famous York chocolate-making firm, YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM, Elvington.

Terry’s of York. www.nationaltrust.org.

The largest independent air museum uk/goddards in Britain and is also the location of HOLGATE WINDMILL, Windmill The Allied Air Forces Memorial. www.

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Special autumn walks now available. www.theyorkcompany.co.uk 654818. www.yorkwalk.co.uk 622303.

MURTON PARK, Murton. A thriving york MANSION HOUSE, St 16 acre site with events and activities Helen’s Square. Regular house tours throughout the year. lasting around an hour run every www.murtonpark.co.uk 489966.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 11am, NEWGATE MARKET. Everything 12.30pm and 2pm between March and you could every possibly need – all at Christmas. www.mansionhouseyork.com incredible bargain prices.

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YORK MINSTER. Deangate Learn about the Minster’s Eight Wonders and discover what makes the iconic structure so magnificent. wonders. yorkminster.org 0844 9390015.

YORK’S CHOCOLATE STORY, King’s Square. See chocolate come to life and hear generations of chocolate secrets. www.yorkschocolatestory.com 08454 989411.

YORK RACECOURSE, Knavesmire Road. More than just a racecourse, they also host regular music and comedy nights. www.yorkracecourse.co.uk 620911.

YORK CITY SIGHTSEEING, Exhibition Square. Enjoy a live guided Heritage Tour, Family Fun and Multilingual Tours and travel on Terrible Tales – the grisly stories of York.

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EVERY NIGHT GHOST TRAIL OF YORK, West Doors of York Minster. Dare you cross the centuries and discover York’s spinechilling history? 633276.

YORK TERROR TRAIL, Starts at The Golden Fleece Inn. A tour of the historical horrors of York’s 1900 year history, told by an array of colourful characters. www.yorkterrortrail.co.uk

EVERY SUNDAY GIANT CAR BOOT SALE, Wigginton.

Established for 22 years. 768463.

EVERY MONDAY SELBY MARKET, Selby town centre.

Bargains galore at the well-established market. 07808 768186.

HELMSLEY BYLAND ABBEY, Coxwold. Byland Abbey is the perfect place to stop if you’re walking or cycling in the North York Moors National Park. www.englishheritage.org.uk 01347 868614.

DALBY FOREST DRIVE AND VISITOR CENTRE, Low Dalby.

Activities and events running throughout the year. www.forestry.gov.uk/dalbyforest DUNCOMBE PARK, Helmsley. The spectacular gardens are open to visitors, as is the surrounding parkland. www. duncombepark.com 01439 772625.

NUNNINGTON HALL, Helmsley.

Picturesque Yorkshire manor house with organic garden and exciting exhibitions. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 01439 748283.

RIEVAULX ABBEY, Helmsley. Learn about the monks in medieval times and how they devoted their lives to spiritual matters. www.english-heritage.org.uk 01439 798228.

BARNITTS The home & garden store. est 1896 | 24-26 colliergate, york | Tel: 01904 625601

THE TIME MACHINE, Beech Avenue, Harrogate. The largest and best indoor play and party centre in Harrogate. www.childrenstimemachine.co.uk 01423 816111.

RIPON CAMP HILL, Kirklington, Bedale. The north’s leading and award winning Corporate Event and Outdoor Adventure destination. www.camphill. co.uk 01845 567788.

YORKSHIRE DALES BOLTON CASTLE, Leyburn.

One of the country’s best preserved medieval castles. www.boltoncastle.co.uk 01969 623981.

BEECH END INTERACTIVE MODEL VILLAGE. Commercial Square, Leyburn. Unique amongst model villages, it combines fascinating visual detail with interactive fun.

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FOUNTAINS ABBEY AND STUDLEY ROYAL, Ripon. Every day there are tours and demonstrations of what life was like in the medieval abbey. www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888.

SCARBOROUGH BETTON FARM VISITOR CENTRE, East Ayton. A thriving little farm and working community dedicated to your pleasure and interest. www.bettonfarm.co.uk 01723 863143.

PEASHOLM PARK, North Bay, Scarborough. Take a boat trip around the beautiful surroundings of Peasholm Park. www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com 01723 383636.

English garden. www.falconrycentre. co.uk 01845 587522.

MALTON CASTLE HOWARD. The magnificent house and gardens at Castle Howard contain many surprises. Enjoy tours on a variety of subjects, including architecture and restoration. www.castlehoward. co.uk 01653 648444.

SCARBOROUGH CASTLE, Castle Road. With over 2,500 years of turbulent history behind it, Scarborough Castle is a great day out. www.englishheritage.org.uk 01723 372451.

THIRSK MONK PARK FARM VISITOR CENTRE, Bagby, Thirsk. A varied collection of both outdoor and indoor Feeding Areas where you can see lots of animals. www.monkpark.co.uk 01845 597730.

THE WORLD OF JAMES HERRIOT, Kirkgate. Step back in time and experience the life of James Herriot. www.worldofjamesherriot.org 01845 524234.

THE BIRD OF PREY CENTRE, Sion Hall Hill, Kirby Wiske. Eagles, falcons, hawks and owls will swoop and dive around you as you sit in a beautiful

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ROBIN HOOD’S BAY, Near Whitby.

There is much more to Robin Hood’s Bay than initially meets the eye. www. robin-hoods-bay.co.uk 01947 880021.

THE DRACULA EXPERIENCE, 9 Marine Parade, Whitby. A unique tour through the Dracula story and the connection to Whitby. www.draculaexperience.co.uk 01723 501016.

SCARBOROUGH ART GALLERY, The Crescent, Scarborough. An exciting mixture of treasures including paintings and exhibitions. www.scarboroughartgallery.co.uk 01723 374753.

THE ROTUNDA MUSEUM, Vernon Road, Scarborough. Dinosaurs in Yorkshire? Get hands on and learn geology skills. www.rotundamuseum.org. uk 01723 374839.

NEWBY HALL, Ripon. An enchanting woodland walk and a miniature railway, and the exciting adventure gardens. www.newbyhall.com 0845 4504068.

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SCARBOROUGH SEA LIFE CENTRE, Scalby Mills Road. All kinds of sealife from the curious and the rescued to the rare and the enigmatic.

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LIGHTWATER VALLEY, North Stainley. Escape to Lightwater Valley and discover the excitement of a day bursting with thrills. www. lightwatervalley.co.uk 0870 458 0040.

EDEN CAMP, Malton. One of the largest and most comprehensive museums covering British military and social history. www.edencamp.co.uk 01653 697777.

FLAMINGOLAND, Kirby Misperton, Malton. Enjoy a day out at the theme park and animal sanctuary. www.flamingoland.co.uk 0870 7528000.

HARROGATE RHS GARDEN HARLOW CARR, Crag Lane, Harrogate. A garden dominated by water, stone and woodland. www.rhs.org.uk 01423 565418.

RIPLEY CASTLE, Harrogate. A fascinating and entertaining day out in a beautiful location with memorable surroundings. www.ripleycastle.co.uk 01423 770152.

ROYAL PUMP ROOM MUSEUM, Crown Place, Harrogate. Relax whilst exploring Harrogate’s spa history on the site of Europe’s strongest sulphur well. www.harrogate.gov.uk 01423 556188.

WHITBY ABBEY. Abbey Lane. Set on a headland high over the popular seaside town, Whitby Abbey is the perfect choice for a great value day trip. www.english-heritage.org.uk 01947 603568.

PICKERING NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY, Pickering Station. The steam train takes the tourists on a journey from Pickering to Grosmont. www.northyorkshiremoorsrailway.com 01751 472508.

NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK. Superb natural history and a variety of unique places to visit. www. northyorkmoors.org.uk 01439 770657.

RYEDALE FOLK MUSEUM, Hutton le Hole. A beautiful open-air museum and a wonderful place to visit. www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk 01751 417 367.

PICKERING CASTLE. Castlegate.

Discover how this splendid 13th century castle was used throughout the centuries.www.english-heritage.org.uk 01751 474989.

THE FORBIDDEN CORNER, The Tupgill Park Estate, Coverdale.

The Forbidden Corner is full of strange things. www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk 01969 640638.

THORP PERROW ARBORETUM, Bedale.100 acres of beautiful woodland walks, trails and glades to explore. www.thorpperrow.com 01677 425323.

SKIPTON SKIPTON CASTLE. High Street. Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England. www. skiptoncastle.co.uk 01756 792442.

FILEY CRESCENT GARDENS, The Crescent, Filey. Stroll through the Crescent Gardens as you take in the stunning views across the bay. 01723 383636.

GLEN GARDENS, West Avenue, Filey.

These fantastic gardens offer the perfect retreat for family picnics. www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com 01723 383636.

THE MEMORIAL GARDENS, Murray Street, Filey. These gardens are in an ideal location to relax with lunch as you watch the world go by. www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com 01723 383636.

HULL THE DEEP, Hull. This award-winning visitor attraction is home to over 3,500 fish including spectacular sharks and rays. www.thedeep.co.uk BLACKTOFT SANDS, near Goole.

Spectacular wildlife at the start of the Humber estuary. 01405 704665.

FURTHER AFIELD DIGGERLAND, Castleford. Diggerland allows both adults and children to go crazy with mechanised madness.

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MAGIC OF MOTOWN Back by popular demand, the five-star show will return to the Grand Opera House on 21st June.

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BARBICAN 1 Mick Foley Tales from Wrestling Past 4 Prodijig present Footstorm 12 Sean Lock 17 The Lumberjacks 18 York Guildhall Orchestra 20-22 Horrible Histories Live 28 Sean Lock Basement 1 YPS Cafe Scientifique 3 Basement Sessions with Miaow Miaow + La Bete Blooms 4 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club 5 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club Bank Holiday Special 7 Morocco Fundraiser 11 Hyena Saturday Night Lounge 13 Script Factor 14 Six Lips Theatre Presents Fantasmagorical Fringe Fundraiser

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Pocklington Arts Centre: 0175 9301547 The Duchess: 641413 Fibbers: 651250 15 Tom Copson + Patrick Duff + Guests 16 SNAPPY presents The Blueprints + Johnny Dobbs + Paper Cats + DT Jamie 18 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club 19 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club 24 Blonde On Bob + Mulholland 25 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club 26 Hyena Lounge Comedy Club Bank Holiday Special Black Swan Folk Club 2 Moore Moss Rutter 9 Singers and Musicians Night 16 Lady Maisery 23 Chris Sarjeant 30 Bruce Molsky Fibbers 1 Marcella Detroit 2 Dick Valentine 3 Moulettes

4 Hellbound Hearts 7 Dave McPherson 9 The Fall 10 Lucy Spraggan 11 Treetop Flyers 14 The Generators 17 Maiden England 18 Battle Lines 21 Dutch Uncles 22 Spear Of Destiny 23 Beans On Toast 25 Little Triggers 26 Atomic Blondie + Money For Nothing 28 Andy Cairns 29 The Family Rain 30 Kids In Glass Houses 31 Bastrad National Centre for Early Music 4 Hanover Square Concerts 4 Concert Spirituel

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The Great Gatsby. Based on the book by F. Scot Fitzgerald – considered one of the great literary works of the 20th century – The Great Gatsby has been given the remake once-over by Baz Luhrman.

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan, the films follows would-be writer Nick Carraway as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the

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15 The Kat Men 17 Extra Curricular 20 ”Lollypop Presents OPM + Lollypop DJs 26 The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show. Bank Holiday Special 27 Freeze The Atlantic + theFALLEN + Crave + Tomorrow We Radio + Day. Week. Repeat.

28 Scott Ian (Anthrax) Pocklington Arts Centre 2 Beth Rowley 14 Timothy West With The Pavao String Quartet 16 Jason Manford 21 Nt Live: This House By James Graham 24 Buffalo Skinners & Friends...

28 Lights Out Land Girls By Badapple Theatre

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se marie, sees a long-divorced couple pretend to still be together for the sake of family wedding. De Niro and Diane Keaton are the afore mentioned estranged couple, with the ranks of their clueless family being made up by Katherine Heigl, Susan Sarandon and Robin Williams as a priest.

Star Trek Into Darkness.

We hope that you live long and prosper – certainly long enough to catch the sequel to the rebooted Star Trek franchise. J J Abrams, the man that brought us TV’s Lost, returns to the helm (or should we say captain’s chair) to bring us another tale of Kirk, Spock and the USS Enterprise. This time we’re given a baddy played by posho Benedict Cumberbatch, and are promised a much darker story – as the title suggests. But judging by the trailer they might as well have called it Star Trek Things Will Blow Up.

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spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz and bootleg kings. The trailer looks swish and stylish, as you might expect from the director of Moulin Rouge and Romeo and Juliet.

Epic. In this 3D animated film, a young girl is magically shrunk down to the size of an insect and encounters a race of warrior-like forest dwellers.

As you do. A few big names prop up the film by lending their vocal talents, including Colin Farrell, Christoph

Waltz, Steven Tyler and Beyoncé Knowles. Epic, based on William Joyce’s book The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs, should be a great film for kids to enjoy, be they six or 60.

The Big Wedding. We remember the days when having Robert De Niro in a film guaranteed action, tough talking and wise guys popping caps. These days the De Niro seal of approval is given only to romcoms. This American remake of the original 2006 French film Mon frère

The Hangover 3. Normally when a film spawns a second sequel, it is not always a great indicator of brilliance but rather one of ‘cashin-abilty’ (that is a word, promise).

However, 2009’s The Hangover (and of course, its follow-up) was so funny, we don’t begrudge another dipping of the toe into these comedy waters.

Back once again are Bradley Cooper and Zack Galifianakis as friends who constantly keep finding themselves in often awkward situations as a result of over indulgence booze-wise. This time Alan, played by the bearded Galifianakis, finds himself in a mental hospital and requires rescuing by his friends. Cheers!

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