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66-75. EVENTS & GIG DIARY. Keep up

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Behold the huge homage to Jurassic Park at this year’s York Maze, and run in terror from the largest dinosaur to hit York since... well, the real dinosaurs. We’ve got all the details (and pics) about this year’s corniest attraction.

COLUMNS: 24-25. KRYSTAL’S GEMS. Last month it was a stay in a Scottish hotel, and this month it’s a trip to Belgium. Blimey, Krystal’s doing alright, eh? See what she made of some random town on the continent.

14-15. YORK LIFE. Having exhausted her list of all the many different kinds of people she likes to moan about, Rachel turns her attention to pieces of machinery. This month her car gets both barrels. 58-61. HOWARD. Usually York’s chief cheerleader (complete with short skirt), this month Howard found somewhere better, and urges you all to move the entire city over to the Lake District. 90-91. THE CULTURE VULTURE. Every month we get the low down on what is happening in the city, culture-wise, from our own resident Canadian, Anne. She’s got sass by the bucketload, mind, and doesn’t quite ‘get’ our strange British ways. Neither do we, though...

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28-35. YORK AGAINST CANCER. A big chunk of the magazine is this month dedicated to the great work done by one exceptional local charity, York Against Cancer. Find out what they’ve been up to and how to get involved yourself.

37-38. TIME TRAVEL. Jacob’s Well, that quaint wee building just off Micklegate, has a fascinating past. As usual we pop on our special Time Travel hats and delve into some delicious history.

22-23. TREASURE HUNT. Continuing our tour of York’s satellite villages, this month we wander around lovely Dunnington, spying out some clues and generally enjoying the sunshine.

REGULARS: 26-27. Competitions. 37-38. Time Travel. 18-19. Horoscopes. 20. Join the Club. 26-27. Puzzles. 16-17. Dear Daphne. 40-41. Local Sport Report. 38-39. Business. 24-25. Krystal’s Gems. 22-23. Treasure Hunt. 42-43. Motors. 44-57. Your Home & Garden. 58-61. Your Family & You. 62-65. Health & Beauty. 66-75. Events & Days Out. 75-77. Food & Drink. 94. Classified – at a glance. 78-90. Trades & Services directory. 92-95. Jobs, jobs, jobs…

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TOM PERCY. We grab a chat with the man behind York Maze, Farmer Tom himself. Dressed in full Jurassic Park clobber, we talk about the work that goes into making the huge corn maze each year, and what this year’s theme means to him.

Get the latest news about things happening in York, from council announcements, to special festivals, visits, awards, and funny stuff. It’s like a good news channel.

ELLA DUNLOP. We hear from the star of York Theatre Royal’s massive summer production of The Secret Garden. Find out about the show and what lead Ella to land the role.

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FEATURES HOWIE’S TECH NEWS. When he’s not writing about the hell that is having four kids, Howard also enjoys fiddling about with tech. Here he dips into current tech news, and generally plays with toys. For your benefit, so he tells us.

THE CULTURE VULTURE. Every month we get the low down on what is happening in the city, culture-wise, from our own resident Canadian, Anne. She’s got sass by the bucketload, mind, and doesn’t quite ‘get’ our strange British ways. Neither do we, though...

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EVENTS GALORE! One of the greatest things about the redesigned site is the huge events section. As well as detailing everything going on in and around York, you can also upload your own happenings, making sure the whole city can see. And yep... it’s free! Go to www.yourlocallink.co.uk/events

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What? August, you say? Wrong. We’re pretty sure we’ve only just finished the last of our Easter eggs, so it can’t be the eighth month of the year alre... Oh em gee. It is August. How on earth did that happen? 2018 seems to be trickling down the temporal plughole faster than the pre-paid bar tab at a wedding. Still, it’s a been a pretty lovely summer so far, and we’re hopeful that dear August (often difficult to define, weather-wise) will continue the trend. That hope for a cheery month has bled into this issue of Your Local Link, and everything that has been written, designed, compiled, and coloured-in (with have a newly appointed Director

of Colouring-in) should show that. Our joy should leap at you from every page – even the pages that are just words and phone numbers. You know the ones. To be fair to August, it looks to be shaping up to be an awesome month so far. We have a Treasure Hunt that explores the lovely village of Dunnington (if you live there, well played on a nice home), a Time Travel article that delves into the history of Jacob’s Well off Micklegate (well worth a visit), and even a special charity feature celebrating all that is great (and lifesaving) about York Against Cancer.

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The world, it seems, is evidently divided into two types of person. Or York is, at any rate. The first type is the one who was possibly German in a previous life and points out the blindingly obvious (the type who tells you that you’ve had your hair cut, as if you hadn’t been present when it happened).

It started out as a slight scraping noise when driving down just a few roads (Portland Place was a particular culprit). I intitially thought that some roads must be oddly constructed. But the scraping sound has become worse. And worse. To the point where people are stopping and staring. I have always wanted to turn people’s heads, though, so I can’t really complain.

Knowing that anything to do with repairing cars is bound to be unaffordable, I simply have to carry on scraping my way around York. I am, as it happens, not a teenager so am generally unembarrassable (and I can always wear sunglasses and a wig). But even I have begun to dread car journeys. If I wanted to become a local celebrity, this was not the way I was planning to go about it.

“This is SO EMBARRASSING” The second type is the very British one who goes out of their way not to point out anything at all, for fear of coming across as an interfering busybody (the type who would sooner let you be run over by an articulated lorry than poke their noses in and tell you that said lorry was bearing down on you). This has been particularly evident recently thanks to my ailing car.

Teenager Two can, though. “This is SO EMBARRASSING”, she declared, hiding her face in her hood. Not quite embarrassing enough for her to want to walk to school, unfortunately. I look under the car in a manly manner, as if I know what I’m doing. All I can see is a bit of something-or-other hanging down.

You can hear Scrapey Car coming from a mile off. Probably literally. The very British types, of course, glance around (there’s no way they could miss Scrapey Car) and then look away immediately, pretending they haven’t heard anything. If Scrapey Car had spontaneously combusted, they would do the same.

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thing was the engine cover, and that my engine was about to drop out. Now that I didn’t know. Of course, cyclists are particularly keen to inform me that Scrapey Car has a problem. The most gleeful are the ones clad all in Lycra, who evidently feel no schadenfreude at all about a seriously ill car as they go about their non-gas-guzzling business. There’s nothing for it. Scrapey Car will have to go. And, astonishingly, I find a garage which is willing to give me some money to part-exchange it. As I grind my way out of the Bootham Row car-park en route to turn Scrapey into Scrappy, yet another person taps on my window. But this person doesn’t fall into either of my categories, as he is a policeman.

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DRIVING ME CRAZY Dear Daphne, My mum and boyfriend have kindly agreed to teach me to drive. The only trouble is, they’re both very stressful teachers. My mum pays attention to everything I do but is so overdramatic. She spooks over nothing and panics when I go over 40. It makes me nervous to even get in the car with her and I’ve found myself dreading the trips. My boyfriend is the polar opposite, he barely seems to pay attention and I worry if i’m doing stuff

wrong without him noticing. I have a weekly driving lesson with an instructor but I’m worried that won’t be enough practice before my test next month. I don’t want to be ungrateful for the help but it’s really not what I signed up for. Despite their kind offers, it doesn’t sound like they’re the teachers for you. Your boyfriend certainly shouldn’t be teaching you if he’s going to pay little attention - this is dangerous for everyone on the road. Your mum sounds like a stressful teacher, too. You don’t want to develop a complex about driving from these stressful outings, so I suggest you stick to the weekly ones with your driving instructor. Practicewise, why not slot in a extra lesson the week of your exam to make sure you’re feeling confident and well practiced until then, it’s best to stick to the good habits and calm environment your instructor has ensured you’ve become accustomed to. Good luck!

Dear Daphne, I caught my husband staring at another woman while we were out shopping and it really hurt my feelings. I’ve seen him do this sort of thing before but have chosen to ignore it and pretend it didn’t happen, but this one was way too obvious and felt embarrassing for me. I wanted to shout and call him names, but instead remained silent but I’m still furious. Have I left it too late to say anything? If you’re still furious then it definitely needs talking about, instead of being left to fester and blow up one evening when you’re rowing over the dishes: “It’s your turn!” “Oh its my turn? Well I caught you staring at that woman last Tuesday you pervert!” Sometimes, we all stare, especially if someone is particularly beautiful, but there’s a fine line between having a look, and obviously staring in a way that feels disrespectful to you. Approach the conversation when you’re feeling calm, this is an opportunity for you to work on something together instead of pointing the finger of blame. Make sure your husband knows that you have noticed in the past, and it’s made you feel rubbish. If you catch him doing it in the future, I suggest you loudly tell him to stop it - a little bit of embarrassment can go a very long way.

GHOSTED Dear Daphne, I’ve been ghosted by one of my best friends. I have no idea what I’ve done

wrong - I’ve texted her a couple of times with no reply and even tried to call her, too. On the rare occasion that she turns up for a social event involving our whole group, she actively avoids being in the same conversation as me. I can count on one hand small things I might have done that could have upset her, but none of them are serious enough for her to want to cut me out of her life. I’m missing her, and want to know what I’ve done wrong. Is it really worth finding out? It could be anything, maybe she’s going through a hard time herself, maybe something you’ve done has actually upset her, or maybe she’s just being ignorant of your feelings. If she was a good mate and suddenly turned cold, its probably one of the first two. If you have a feeling it could be one of these, definitely try and pull her to one side the next time you see her, to find out if she’s ok, and if it has anything to do with you. If she wasn’t so great, don’t chase after her - ask her for an explanation and if you don’t get one, try your best to move on. You don’t need someone who has proven they’ll drop you like a hot potato when it suits. Focus on your new and withstanding friendships, if you’re meant to be friends with her, it will happen in due course.

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LEO

An ongoing argument over a trivial but irritating matter could get blown out of all proportion, so forsake the need to have the last word, and just walk away from the confrontation. It’s a work hard/play hard month but any financial gains will be spent rather than saved. Insurance, especially travel insurance, is something you can’t afford to ignore.

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23RD JULY22ND AUG

Quite an intense month in all affairs of the heart, and one in which you will be challenged to define the importance of one key relationship. For a union to progress, it must grow, and for it to grow, you must spend more time watering the garden! (Who said anything about trimming the bush?) You will find there is a very positive response from a lover or potential partner, who is waiting for you to give them the opportunity to prove how important you are to them. As such, this is another important indication of just how high profile the subject of romance and relationships will be at this time.

VIRGO 23RD AUG - 22NF SEPT

HERE ARE A F E W FA M O U S FAC E S YO U S H A R E YO U R S I G N W I T H. . .

LIBRA 23RD SEP - 22ND OCT

August brings a welcome mood of emotional harmony and stability and you should do all that you can to keep things this way. Partners seem to be making a special effort to please and impress, especially if there are important anniversaries in the wind. The 9th and 10th are key dates for long distance communications, and a small financial splurge occurs on the 23rd or 24th.

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Travel aspects are favourable throughout August, but even if we’re only talking about holidays, where you go is not as important as who you go with, and what new energies are released while you are away. Business and career aspects will tend to be a bit flat, but rather than seeing this as a problem, you should see it as an opportunity. A little more leisure time should most definitely not be wasted! Anything to do with media, arts or drama should begin to acquire special significance from the 26th onwards. Any health hazards are probably exacerbated by over indulgence in something which isn’t good for you.

SCORPIO23RD OCT - 21ST NOV

It may be time to review the worth of some of your same sex friendships, and if someone is not behaving like a friend, you might as well let them go and concentrate on people you know you can trust. Work routines get heavy during the last week, but you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you’re at the top of your game, and the financial rewards speak for themselves.

SAGITTARIUS22ND NOV-21ST DEC

Sagittarians are not the world’s worst worriers but there seems to be a constant concern simmering beneath the surface, that try as you might, you can’t do anything about. Maybe, if you can’t let it go, you’ve got to learn to live with it until time sorts it out for you. Time and tide wait for no man, but time travels at its own speed.

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You’ve got some catching up to do, some belts to tighten, some pounds to lose. It’s a tough month on the work scene, but domestic routines are livened up a bit with the arrival of kittens, puppies or new babies… or just an unexpected guest! Any emotional tensions will be caused by an inability to see eye to eye with a partner over financial priorities.

AQUARIUS20TH JAN - 18TH FEB

I wouldn’t describe August as being boring, but it’s a pretty low key and predictable month. On the plus side there is some stability, but if it's adventure that you’re looking for, you’re going to have to work damned hard to find it. Career-wise it looks like you’re living to work, and you know in your heart of hearts that this cannot be right.

PISCES 19TH FEB - 20TH MAR

A few of you will have egg on your face as you wonder why you’ve been so stupid, but by and large the majority of Piscesians can look forward to quite a nice month of social and emotional harmony. There are some “ups” around the 8th and 9th and a couple of “downs” around the 22nd, but while the ups are not very high, neither are the lows very low.

ARIES 21ST MAR - 19TH APR

There may be plenty going on around you, but it’s all a bit parochial, and there are times this month when you’ll end up feeling rather bored. Exciting visions dance just beyond the horizon, but here you are, having to deal with the same old routines.

Maybe this would be a good time to take up a hobby or find any kind of new interest.

TAURUS 20TH APR - 20TH MAY

The dog days of August seem to drag on, and like your Arian neighbour, boredom and lack of incentive may be an ongoing problem. Despite your lack of enthusiasm, you will try to make yourself busy with new work projects, and something useful could fall into place around the 13th or 14th. Some financial juggling is required to maintain you fiscal security.

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CAPRICORN 22ND DEC - 19TH JAN

GEMINI 21ST MAY - 20TH JUN

A lighter and brighter month than some you have known this year, with some upbeat vibes coming from professional as well as personal associations. Travel aspects auger well, coinciding with reunions around the 18th or 19th. Health aspects should be improving at this time, providing you monitor energy levels and avoid dangerous sports.

CANCER 21ST JUN - 22ND JUL

You might regard it as a distraction but there are some interesting (and quite intense) emotional scenarios affecting you at this time and there should be more than one window of romantic opportunity. This is good news if you’re foot loose and fancy free, but down right bloody dangerous if you’re not! In all things, avoid loose ends.

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JOIN THE CLUB TALES OF SERVICE National Service might have ended in the UK in 1960, but there are plenty of people still alive today who remember what it was like. If you, or someone you know, underwent the compulsory National Service training, Tang Hall Local History Group would love to hear from you. The friendly group are currently researching and recording the stories of men who served, with the aim of creating a insightful and fascinating exhibition. So, if you had experience of National Service, or remember someone who did, get in touch with them today. n Call 421656 or email tanghallhistory@gmail.com

IN HARMONY If you feel your rubber duck no longer appreciates your morning singing session, or that you’re tired of the weird looks you get as you belt out an aria while driving along Heworth Green, perhaps it’s time to find a new singing place. Spirit of Harmony are calling, and you’d do well to listen, as they are one of the top barbershop choruses in the UK today. Right now, they are offering a unique five-week course in mastering the art of acapella singing, all taught by the choir’s expert performers. As part of the course you’ll learn vocal techniques, correct breathing, tuning, and how to give it your all as part of a four-part harmony group. As well as being able to perform with Spirit of Harmony themselves, you’ll learn all you need to form your own group. You don’t need to know how to read sheet music; just to have a passion for singing and fondness to learn. Beginning on 13th September at Holy Redeemer Church Hall, Boroughbridge Road, the course will culminate in a concert for family and friends on 11th October. Which is nice. n To find out more about both the group and the course, and to book your place, visit www.spiritofharmony.co.uk

A CLASS OF YOUR OWN We’re now well and truly into show season, when gatherings of all sorts occur for people to show off their animals, veg, fruit, crafts, and talents. One such local get-together that is currently seeking entrants is the Dunnington Village Show - as it has been since 1904! Classes include flowers, photography, fruit, home baking, wine and many more. If you have something to offer to the community, and would love to get involved with a great local tradition, sign up today. As well as taking place at Dunnington Reading Rooms on 19th August, there will be a trove of cups and shields to be won following the judges scrutiny. n Find out more, and sign up, at www.dunningtoncommunityevents.org.uk

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Andrew Hannan was just 13 when he started working as Mr Clarkson’s Saturday boy in the early 1980s.

Clarksons is open seven days a week and covers around 2500 Square feet. From full suitings, to a department solely dedicated to tweed plus womens wear and the increasingly popular peaky blinders 1920s style outfits, (they have a particularly smart dark tweed flat cap that caught my eye) there’s an outfit for any occasion in here.

When Andrew finished school he had assumed he would go on to work full time for Mr Clarkson - but there wasn’t the demand or funds for a full time job, so instead he went to work at Austin Reed. This turned out to be a blessing in disguise: “The training I got at Austin Reed in the 1980s was just phenomenal,” it wasn’t long until Andrew became one of their youngest managers ever at the age of 17. In 1991 the owner of Clarksons was looking to retire, it was then that Andrew made a decision that would shape the rest of his career: “As a boy I came back thinking, I know the potential, I know the business. So with my father we joined forces and in 1991 we bought the company.” Since 1991 Clarksons have gone from strength to strength. There’s a real focus on service on the shop floor, staff are always on hand to advise, but never push customers to close sales. What was

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sizes, whether short or tall, 30” or 60” inch waist, most men will find they can be dressed by Clarksons and at a reasonable price, too. Need suiting and booting? Call into Clarksons of York today at 31-33 High Petergate, York. Visit www.clarksonsofyork.co.uk Call 01904 654916 for enquiries.

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We start our hunt on York Road having joined it from the A1079 by Grimstone Court Retirement Home. Trudge on toward the village.

Turn left onto Pear Tree Lane.

Turn left onto Church Lane.

• When is there no stopping, “Mon-Fri”? • At what number will you find circles within circles?

• What do the residents of Hunters Close hate?

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Turn right onto Church Street. You’ll see the church directly in front of you. Enter the church yard. In whose memory was the service timetable board erected?

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7. Head back out of the church yard and follow Church Street to the right. • At what number will you find the Rectory? • What repurposed building is described as “primitive” on a lofty stone engraving?

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• The rather colourful sign on the (modern) Methodist Chapel is “in loving memory” to who?

Turn right on Greencroft Lane.

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• What house number is guarded by a statue? • Why might you not want to climb on the garages?

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Turn right back onto York Street. Actually, before you do..

On York Road proper, heading back into the centre of the village...

• Who built the cart now being pulled by a rather immobile horse? • The residents have been very forward thinking by putting a what next to Pattacakes Bakery?

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• Who makes “pies and sandwiches”?

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Beer, bells and history set Mechelen apart from the rest, says Krystal Starkey. minutes and it’s part of the furniture here: “You only really realise they’re there, when they’re not - something feels strange but you can’t put your finger on it,” a local tour guide explains. That’s because once a year for a week, the bells fall silent to be cleaned. It’s quite a climb to the top, 537 steps to be precise, but the views are worth it, you can see from Antwerp all the way to Brussels’ famous Atomium. Perhaps considered Mechelen’s Heydey, the Burgundian era is well represented in the new museum, Hof Van Busleyden. Set in a Renaissance palace, we can learn about the city that was once the the capital of the Burgundian Netherlands. This is when the city was established as a front runner in the world of craft. Even today, tapestries are sent from all over the world to be lovingly restored. Mechelen doesn’t shy away from its

Hidden behind the hustle and bustle of Brussels and Antwerp, with intriguing history, craftsmanship, and Instagram ready scenes around every corner, this little city is shining bright and it’s only a matter of time before everyone else finds out, too. Just an 11 minute train direct from Brussels airport and a 20 minute train on through to Antwerp makes Mechelen super easy to reach.The city is compact and most of its main attractions are within walking distance, for those who prefer to see a city sat down, there’s the boat trip going from Vismarkt. Once the Catholic capital of Belgium, Mechelen has more churches than most. Each one complete with a legend or tale. St Rumbold’s Cathedral is the biggest. Home to a 100 metre bell tower that was intended to be 167 metres tall, its bells ring out every seven and a half

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For a dining experience oozing cosmopolitan cool, visitors should head to Cosma. An edgy concept, diners eat amongst pieces of statement art and home wares (all for sale) and are advised to order one key ingredient each for their main and then share tasty side dishes between them. Many of the cafés are open from morning to night. Good coffee, adult beverages, including the local beer brewed in the city (generally, a higher percentage than Brits are used to!) and hearty dishes are available all day long. Where there was once 100 breweries, there remains only one: Het Anker. The most popular beer in Mechelen is fondly named Maneblusser (Moon extinguisher) the 9% beer is a real staple in the city and the story is one told often. The city once mistook the red light of the moon for a

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fire in St Rumbold’s tower - what followed was a city wide effort to create a water chain up the tower to put the fire out - turns out it was literally just the moon. Look out for local treats including cheese and chocolate made from the famous local beer. If you want to catch Mechelen at its best, head there for a weekend. Walking around the city on a Saturday is a truly metropolitan experience, food and flower markets swell over the many pedestrianonly areas, while cafés full of locals watch cyclists navigate the buzzing squares.

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Hidden Gem Ursuline Winter Garden

The school and convent complex of the Ursuline nuns was built in the early 1900s and was once internationally acclaimed. These nuns were very good at marketing and built a winter garden in order to impress the student’s visitors. This school feels incredibly ‘Harry Potter’ you’ll be amazed at the beautiful architecture, as you quietly sneak past the remaining nun’s headquarters towards a glorious

chapel and then head to an impressive taxidermy collection at the end. Book a tour in advance, this place is way too cool and under-the-radar for you to just turn up. Visit toerisme. mechelen.be/ursuline-winter-garden

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Still fighting In the battle with cancer, York stands on the front line. York Against Cancer has, for more than 30 years, given the disease a run for its money, funding research into cures and helping those of us who are diagnosed. This special feature is all about the great work they do. To find out more about York Against Cancer, visit www.yorkagainstcancer.org.uk or call 764466

Thank goodness for friends Margaret Redfern, a York Against Cancer charity worker, hadn't noticed a potentially deadly melanoma developing on her skin, but thankfully it was caught early when a fellow volunteer, Ann Woodward, spotted it on her arm. The cancer was swiftly diagnosed thanks to new technology bought for GPs by YAC.

Teamwork Upper Poppleton residents Ann and Margaret have managed York Against Cancer’s gift shop in York Hospital on Friday afternoons for eight years, and have become firm friends

in the process. It was during one such Friday afternoon that Ann noticed a mole on the back of Margaret’s arm. Margaret said: “Ann was nattering to me about this mole on my arm. She kept on about it so in the end I thought I would go to the GP.” Margaret’s GP examined her with a dermatoscope, a new instrument bought by York Against Cancer for use in GP practices in the Vale of York. The dermatoscope takes clear, detailed pictures of suspicious lesions for doctors to send electronically to hospital dermatologists for analysis.

Margaret was called in to hospital to have her mole removed. “I was told it was a melanoma, but it wasn’t too deep; it was on the low scale. They took a lymph node and apparently it was clear. I have to have three-monthly checks now for five years. I have told Ann that it’s all her fault!”

Expert opinion Dr Andy Muinonen-Martin, a consultant dermatologist who is skin cancer lead at York Teaching Hospital, spearheaded the project. He said: “The system developed in the Vale of York is far ahead of what is on offer for patients in

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ESS out of ch g your NEW B What what... time for a spot of tea, anyone? Ryedale residents Dee Lynes and Shirley Brewer are organising an event for York Against Cancer, in memory of the loss of a friend who benefited from their services. Dee has gotten the prestigious Talbot Hotel in Malton on board, to host a delicious afternoon tea party for 180 guests in their fabulous marquee. Posh-tastic. The day, on 16th September, will also see a Whoop Whoop! 2018 Prize Draw where entrants have the chance to bag fabulous prizes including an exclusive £900 Christmas Markets break in Prague for two people, courtesy of Ryedale holiday company Inntravel. Also up for grabs is a £1,000 bespoke private master class for up to eight keen cooks at Malton Cookery School, led by head tutor Gilly Robinson. So not your average raffle, then.

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Dee and Shirley's friend, Donna, died of cancer last year. She had enjoyed a respite trip to YAC’s Whitby apartment, and Shirley says the charity’s mobile chemotherapy unit would have helped her, as she had to travel long distances for treatment. “Donna was hugely inspiring,” said Dee. “She was always so positive and made the most of every single day. When she was having a good day she would text ‘Whoop Whoop!’, so we’re calling this the Whoop Whoop! Afternoon Tea Party.” David Macdonald, General Manager at The Talbot, said they were delighted to host the party. “Afternoon tea is in vogue at the moment, our marquee is a perfect setting and most importantly, this is such a wonderful cause.” Dee and Shirley are keen to hear from anyone who can donate more prizes, so if you have an idea for something that would encourage more people to splash their cash – for YAC, of course - please email whoopwhoop2018@icloud.com To buy raffle tickets, which are £5 each, visit www.justgiving.com/whoopwhoop2018

As many of you keen runner types will know, the ASDA Foundation Jane Tomlinson York 10K will commence once again on 5th August. If you were hoping to run, but not sure what to raise money via sponsorship for, look no further. York Against Cancer still have some free places up for grabs, and all they ask is that you raise a mere £100 for them. You could do that, eh? If you're interested in taking them up on this great offer, email office@yorkagainstcancer. org.uk or call 764466. Mind you, best be quick!

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Prepare to tee off! following sandwiches at lunchtime (from 12noon) and a slap-up two-course dinner at 7.30pm. All players will be back in the clubhouse by 6pm, and the club dress code is smart casual. Sponsorship inquiries are very welcome, so please email Keith at pottskeith@hotmail.co.uk or drop YAC's Julie Russell an 'e' at julie. russell@yorkagainstcancer.org.uk Then get set for a fore. Or a birdie. Or a hole in one. We really need to know more about golf... Still, best of luck!

Golfing fan? If so, you could use your club-swinging talents to benefit York Against Cancer. The charity's ever-popular annual Golf Day is coming soon and golfers, be they Tiger Woods-like pros, or as green as the Jolly Green Giant with a stomach bug on a roller coaster, are needed to go along and make it a success. This year the fun event is at Malton and Norton Golf Club, Welham course, on Friday 14th September, organised by Keith Potts (second right in the photo with the trophy from a previous year). They need 25 teams of four in the categories of women, men, and mixed, at a cost of £240 per team to play. There will be a shotgun start (oo-er!) with tee-off at 2pm,

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As well as receiving lots and lots of money from generous people just like you, York Against Cancer has enjoyed some fantastic support from many York businesses over the last 12 months. Two companies that stand out from the very noble crowd are Marks & Spencer York and Garbutt & Elliott; both having made YAC their charity of the year last year. At the M&S store in Parliament Street there was a range of fundraising efforts undertaken, all designed to raise dosh for, and awareness of, the cancer-fighting charity. One noteworthy initiative was their amazing ‘Spend a penny, donate a penny’ scheme, which saw staff and charity volunteers... well, you know. Altogether M&S raised a princely £25,455!

At solicitors Garbutt & Elliott, the staff raised £9000 from a string of fundraising events throughout the year, including undertaking the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, as well as a gruelling 35 mile bike ride from York to Leeds. Crikey. York Against Cancer General Manager, Julie Russell, said: “We are so grateful for the support of firms like M&S and Garbutt & Elliott. More and more companies are getting involved in fundraising and it is a vital source of income to help us do what we need to do. We’re always delighted to hear from firms who would like to make us their charity of the year or support us in some other way.” If you run a company in and around York, and you have a fundTVs raising idea, visit www.yorkagainstcancer.org.uk

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You have to give it to York Against Cancer – they've been responsible for some great nights out in and around York over the past three decades. One such corker took place recently at the Riccall Regen Centre, when musicians rocked the house for charity when they staged York and Selby’s second United in Music gig. Will Robey and Ian Surgenor, of prominent local bands Superlicks and Sister Madly, led a full bill of musical talent to raise more than £5,500 for York Against Cancer. Playing to a full house, United in Music featured bands including York Turnpike Trust, Black Dogs, Copowt, and The Mix. It was also a first outing for Will’s 12-year-old daughter, Isabella, who performed with her new band, Bella and The Blacktones.

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and if I can entertain people while raising muchneeded funds for this fantastic local charity, then I feel that I have made a difference to someone’s life.” Ian, who has been actively fundraising for York Against Cancer with many musical events over the past five years, said: "We have raised almost £70,000 by putting on these events, and with the help of Will and our fellow organiser Martin Lettin, we will continue to organise these shows as long as people keep supporting us.” Rock on, boys!

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Are you? If you think the only way to battle cancer is to spend years earning a medical degree, and many years more spent in research and testing... relax, as you can also just grab your running shoes. That’s what 400 guys discovered recently when they took part in the R U Taking the P fun run in aid of York Against Cancer and prostate cancer research being carried at the University of York. Obviously, prostate cancer is man-only issue, which is way the 5k run was a male-only affair. This year record numbers of boys and men took part, pushing the participant number up by more than 70 over last year. The festival atmosphere around the run’s start on Bishopthorpe Rad helped spur everyone along, and thousands of pounds were raised in the process.

Party time This year the organisers teamed up with the Bishopthorpe Road Traders’ Association, who laid on a day-long street party with attractions for all the family. The starting pistol was fired by nonother than York panto legend Berwick Kaler. “God bless you for coming today and for supporting such a worthwhile charity,” he said. “I think you are all marvellous.” Family and friends lined to route to cheer the runners on, and first across the line, with a pretty amazing time of 17 minutes,

17 seconds, was Peter Pearson, a member of Clifton Cycling Club. We’re assuming he did it without his bike. One other notable participant was Professor Steve Leveson, York Against Cancer founder and chairman, who walked the course with his dog, Rusty, behind the York Guard, the ceremonial group who lent their support to the race this year. “We’re so grateful to everyone who walked or ran the course, and to everyone who supported the event,” said Julie Russell, YAC general manager, who definitely wasn’t taking the P.

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Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be devastating... but fighting cancer doesn't have to start from that point. As the York Against Cancer website details, certain cancer screening programmes are available through the NHS for those who might have a higher chance of developing the disease. These are like regular check-ups to test for the early signs of cancer – something that could prevent its spread and increase the chances of beating it. At the moment, screening ARTIFICIAL GRASSis available for three types of cancer; ARTIFICIAL GRASS breast, bowel, and cervical.

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Award-winning (mobile) care York Against Cancer aren't only helping people in York – they're on the road, too. We've written before about the charity's innovative new mobile chemotherapy unit – a compact hospital ward that can travel around the country on the back of a lorry – and it seems we weren't the only ones to be impressed. The team that launched the unit, a first for Yorkshire, recently won a prestigious award as part of the celebrations for the NHS’s 70th birthday. York Against Cancer and the York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust were named regional champions for the north in the Excellence in Cancer Care category of the NHS70 Parliamentary Awards. The decision came after the initiative was nominated by local MPs including York Central's Rachael Maskell.

To the Commons York Against Cancer chairman Professor Steve Leveson, and Mike Proctor of the hospital trust, attended a ceremony in the House of Commons to mark the achievement. Professor Leveson thanked the MPs for putting forward the initiative, which is improving access to vital cancer treatments to those who live far from major cities. “On behalf of York Against Cancer”, he said, “I am delighted that we have received this recognition for the hard work of everyone in the organisation and we are most grateful to our MPs for their nomination. The mobile chemotherapy unit has had a significant beneficial impact on cancer care in Yorkshire.”

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people that it goes on to help. What is the most challenging part of your job? We are very lucky to have a full and busy fundraising programme. My role is strategic so I am looking not just at next week, but also at next month and next year and supporting the people who are raising money for us. It’s sometimes difficult to find enough hours in the day – but that’s what makes the job exciting! And the best? The best bit is meeting the people who we help. In a world where people can

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sometimes like to complain, I hear many times how the help we have given has made a real difference, and that just makes my day. How did you get involved with the charity? I came to York Against Cancer 13 years ago to do the accounts. I thought I would be concentrating on getting a good work-life balance, but within a week I wanted to know everything about the charity – I was hooked! Would you recommend it as a place to work and volunteer? I certainly would! We’re actually all in this together here, whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you’re part of the York Against Cancer team. We pride ourselves on getting the job done, whether

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it’s turning up to collect outside supermarkets or baking for an event, everybody pulls together and it is a real family feeling within the charity. Anything interesting coming up? Yes, we’ve got two very different events coming up that will help raise money for us. The first is a gorgeous charity afternoon tea at The Talbot Hotel in Malton on September 16 – full details at www. whoopwhoop.uk – and the second is the Streets of York exhibition, showcasing images that reveal how our historic city has changed through the last four centuries. The exhibition opens to the public at St William’s College on 31st October and runs until 22nd November. More details are available from Mark Davies at mrdclifton@gmail.com. Thanks Julie!

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Join us as we journey back in time. No pushing. THIS MONTH: JACOB’S WELL

Ever turned off Micklegate onto Trinity Lane and wondered what the deal is with that curious timber frame building you pass on your right? Well... (tee hee), that would be Jacob's Well, a medieval structure with a varied past. But who was Jacob, where's this well, and why is it still here at all in a part of the city that has seen so much redevelopment lately? We found out. The building we today know as Jacob's Well owes its existence to neighbouring Holy Trinity Church. As we've written about in this column previously, Holy Trinity was once an important Benedictine priory, dominating the land along Micklegate from Trinity Lane to Priory Street from 1100CE. Jacob's Well, which was built late in the priory's life in around 1474, was constructed by Alderman Thomas Nelson to house a chantry priest; a guy who was paid to pray for the Nelson family three times each day in the priory. Cushty job, we think.

HORRID HENRY However, that investment by the Nelsons came to an end in 1535 when, thanks to Henry VIII, the priory was dissolved and the parish church of Holy Trinity was established. The chantry priests were finally booted out in 1547, and two years later Jacob's Well was purchased by Isabel Warde, the final Prioress of Clementhorpe Nunnery – who had also recently found herself homeless. In 1566, three years before her death, Isabel gifted the building back to Holy Trinity Church, on the condition that she could live there for the rest of her natural life. Her annual rent was recorded, quite poetically, as one red rose delivered on midsummer's day. Why not try that with your landlord?

Following her death the building became the rectory of the vicar of Holy Trinity, which we can imagine was quite handy, what with the church being just a (short) stone's throw away. In 1633 Henry Rogers is recorded as living there, and he was most probably responsible for many of the building's post-medieval alterations. He inserted the floor, splitting the building into a two-story house, built a spiral staircase to get up there, and created new windows overlooking the church. However, he was also responsible for ending the building's association with the church yet again, as he built a new, larger rectory next door – where today the current church rectory stands.

“Her annual rent was recorded, quite poetically, as one red rose”

WHOSE ROUND IS IT? In stark contrast to its original intent, the building next, in 1749, became a pub. Cheers! Leased by Elisabeth Knapton, it is at this time that the name Jacob's Well was first used; coming from the Old Testament story of how Jacob met Rachel at a well when watering his animals, and fell in love with her. We're not sure if this was a sly way of suggesting that patrons might “find love” while visiting, but pretty much every building in York has at some point been a brothel, so... Anyway, Elisabeth held the lease until 1790 when it was taken over by Roger Glover and John Furnish who were recorded as 'coach masters', with stables across the street. In 1815 the building was enlarged with the addition of a brick upper story – sitting right on

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WELL I NEVER... In 1903 the license for the pub was transferred to another place in Micklegate and Jacob's Well once again found itself in the possession of the church. In 1905 remodelling work was carried out, resulting in a grand new staircase leading to the upper levels, and reconstruction of the door using carved wooden brackets rescued from the historic Wheatsheaf pub which once stood on Davygate. From that point onwards the building was used quite as it is today; as a community space that served Holy Trinity church (it's okay though – there were plenty of other pubs along Micklegate, so we hear). But... by 1990 the building was in dire need of attention. The vibration from

passing traffic was causing damage to the original timber frame, and that brick upper story was in danger of collapsing. It was leaning out over Trinity Lane, and the ceiling below was severely sagging. In a rare move, part of the Grade 1 listed building was demolished - with the approval of English Heritage - and the upper story was removed and a new roof installed, bringing Jacob's Well back to it's pre-1815 height. Toilets were also installed at this point, with the ladies' taking the place once occupied by the original spiral staircase to the upper floor.

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CHANGING FACES So in many ways, Jacob's Well is a pretty typical, yet very interesting, example of an old York building: built for one purpose, but having had many uses since. You can hire it these days for a function (it costs more than one red rose, though), and a wander around is well worth it if you get the chance

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NEBULA CAPSULE PORTABLE PROJECTOR. So you have to give a presentation to those stuffy old suits on the board. Do you use an overhead projector like a damn dinosaur, or do you use the latest bit of kit, and the most successful crowd-funding project ever on Indiegogo? The Nebula Capsule is a drinks can-sized projector and speaker, allowing you to project a clear image up to 100 inches in size, while pumping out cinema-quality sound. The board will be blown away (which will distract from your depressing presentation about the company going under because of Brexit). n £399.99 from www.amazon.co.uk

THE MET CLUB NETWORKING Networking events running throughout Yorkshire. Visit www.themetclub.co.uk YORK PROFFESIONALS Visits and networking meetings. Visit www.york-professionals.co.uk VISIT YORK On-going events for local businesses and attractions. Visit www.visityork.org WIRE (Women in rural enterprise) Meet first Tuesday of each month. Find event details at www.wireuk.org Guests most welcome. YORK WOMEN IN BUSINESSES Events aimed at women in business. Visit www.yorkwomeninbusiness.co.uk YORK EDITORS Networking for freelance editors and proofreaders. Visit www.yorkeditors.org.uk

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Business Lunch, 1st August The Principle Hotel, 12noon-2pm. York Property Lunch, 16th August National Centre For Early Music, 12noon-2pm. Pure Networking, 22nd August York Army Museum, 7.30-9am.

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Here's a great story of one York business going from strength to strength. Estate agent Linley & Simpson, who already run 11 branches across Yorkshire, have strengthened their presence in York by buying Coalters. The company, which started in 1997 and has helped an estimated 100,000 people move house, are now York’s largest agent, and this purchase of Coalters – itself praised as Best Estate Agent in York 2018 by Rightmove – is the 31st acquisition Linley & Simpson has made. Director Will Linley said, “We are delighted to acquire an agency of the size, stature and reputation of Coalters into the Linley & Simpson family. This represents a game-changing move for us in our York city centre heartland and propels us, as well as current and future clients, into an exciting new era.” Meanwhile Reuben Barrett, founder and Managing Director of Coalters, said: “We launched the business from my spare bedroom in 2007 and, thanks to our team, I’m proud of how far we have come and what we have achieved. We share a lot of synergy with Linley & Simpson – we are both forward-thinking agencies – and the pooling of our combined expertise and insight will create a really strong platform for the future.” We wish the combined company all the very best for the future. n To find out more, visit www.linleyandsimpson.co.uk

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Each month Dan delivers his thoughts on local, national, and international sporting clashes. Pray silence. Well, we never said when it's coming home. There is nothing like football to disappoint you, as York City supporters have found out in recent years, but England certainly offered plenty of hope, especially after the fairly routine 2-0 victory in the Quarter-Finals over Sweden. I never realised how much hidden hatred people had for the lovely Swedes. From “Flat pack your bags, your going home”, “No ikea what they were doing” to “that’s for all the times I bought furniture that didn’t come with an allen key”. It was also amazing to see so many nonfootball fans take an interest in England’s progress in the World Cup. I loved the naivety when some people thought the chant of “It’s coming home” was because if you win the tournament it means you host it next time. It’s not Eurovision! Of course Croatia, despite two previous exhausting fixtures that went through extra time and penalties, put

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person commented the key player of the tournament was the bloke who filmed Sam Allardyce that led to his sacking, arguing that Crouch and Carroll would have been up front and we might not have done as well.

“without doubt the best tournament for England” paid to those already deciding how best to tackle France in the final, in a typical English fashion of looking too far ahead. Despite the cynics pointing to the easier route England took to

get to the Semis, it was without doubt the best tournament for England for some time, with Maguire, Stones and Trippier for me being among the best players in the whole competition. One

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HIGHLIGHTS There were many other highlights throughout the World Cup; some cracking fixtures such as France 4-3 Argentina, Belgium 3-2 Japan and one of the early games; Spain 3-3 Portugal. Much as I don’t care for the inflated ego of Cristiano Ronaldo, the way he looks after himself and lives the life of an athlete is definitely an inspiration to others. Whereas Wayne Rooney, some two years younger than modest Ron, is about to play in the American retirement league a year after drunkenly playing a piano in his England tracksuit at someone’s wedding.

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So I guess it's time to start thinking about the real football, given August sees York City’s second campaign in the National League North begin; the club’s last at Bootham Crescent. It shows how far they have fallen to see Chorley away on the opening day (4th August) as a tough opener but given they have been in the play-offs the last two seasons, perhaps the respect wasn’t given last season to sides like Chorley which probably accounted for why the Minstermen didn’t even reach the play offs themselves last time out. Hopefully by

the time of reading York City have had some morale boosting friendly results as I am writing this a day after Barnsley beat them 7-1 and could have hit double figures. Home games against Stockport County (Tuesday, 7th), Alfreton (Saturday 11th), Curzon Ashton (Saturday 18th) and Blyth Spartans (Monday 27th) completes a busy first month in NLN where hopefully Martin Gray has the team firing on all cylinders.

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LOCAL SPORTS STORY Do you remember Spellbound from Britain's Got Talent a few year ago? The children from that were all training as acrobatic gymnasts. Local 13 year old York girl Naomi from Manor CE Academy, along with her partners Sofia and Freya, recently beat 16 other trios from all over the country to win gold at the Saltney Classic acrobatic gymnastics competition in Wales. That gold medal comes from lots of hard work, disappointment at other competitions where lack of a straight leg or pointed toe can make all the difference, and the sometimes subjective marking by judges. Naomi trains 12 hours every week at Leeds Gymnastics Club, home to Olympic medallist Nile Wilson. Training for Naomi includes learning dance routines, building muscle strength, repeatedly practising balances and tumbles, not to mention frequent bumps and bruises. Naomi's next challenge will see her working towards competing at international level in the 11-16 category. We wish her all the very best!

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Have you ever flashed your headlights to warn other road users when you noticed a speed camera? Well, although you think you might be doing a good deed, the action could actually see you fined for two separate motoring offences. Firstly, flashing your headlights for any purpose other than letting other drivers know where you are is illegal and if caught, you could be slapped with a fine of up to £1000. Secondly, informing other cars of a speed trap is technically obstructing a police officer, apparently, which also carries a fine of £1000. So, it’s probably best to just let the speeders get a ticket, eh?

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Electric vehicles certainly sound great, and they seem to be the future. However, you might have been put off by the thought of running out of power in the middle of nowhere, miles from the nearest charging station. Well, thanks to a team of students at the University of Zurich, your mind might soon change. They have developed an electric motorcycle with an amazing range of 250 miles. That’s 250 miles between charges! The bike itself might be bloody ugly (clearly designed by engineers), but going that far on one charge would help make electric vehicles a lot more desirable. The front wheel even features another motor which is charged every time the bike brakes. Genius.

GADGETGUIDE PAROTT ANAFI DRONE. Parott’s latest flying camera is pretty impressive, and not just because it can fold up neatly and fit in your backpack. The Anafi features 4K video recording and 21MP photos, while also boasting a unique 180 degree tilting camera, allowing you to film up. Yep, something that flies being able to look up. At what, we’re not sure. Oh, the underside of bridges maybe? Anyway, it all sounds very cool. n £629.99 from www.parrot.com/uk

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GOOD TIMES Less is not always more… We hear from Mel Collier of JDL…

For many reasons, we are overjoyed here at Herbert Todd’s this month; the weather has been very fine, we have been treated to some great football, cricket and tennis. But, most of all, we are overjoyed to have been recognised nationally for the work we are doing here in Yorkshire in our electrical stores. We are very lucky to have been nominated for an award in four categories: Domestic Appliances Retailer of the Year, Domestic Appliances Showroom of the Year, The Turning Point Award and Independent Electrical Retailer of the Year. This is not only in recognition of the changes we have made to our showrooms to better serve our customers and provide the best service in the industry, but the overall strength of our business at a time when so many retailers are sadly struggling.

TOUGH TIMES There is no denying It is tough out there; it’s tough to match internet prices and still provide the great service we want to, but with the support of our manufacturers we can price match the “big boys” and provide service they can only dream of. I’m quietly hopeful that, given the law of averages alone, we might pick up one of these prestigious accolades. We won’t know until October when the awards ceremony is held in London, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed until then! In the meantime, visit the website below to check out our range of summer-friendly appliances like fridges and air-con, as well as the latest in smart home devices. n Visit www.htodd.co.uk

As I have mentioned in a previous column, it’s the finishing touches that make or break a bathroom, whether it be lighting, tiling, wall panelling or - the one thing that most my clients forget about – accessories! I speak to many people that spend hours choosing the right toilet, the right basin and the right taps, but as soon as you mention toilet roll holders, towel rings, toothbrush holders or mirrors to them, their eyes glaze over and you hear the words – “We’ll think about those later!”. I would encourage anybody who is thinking of having their bathroom refurbished to think of these things NOW!

CHOICES There are many different styles of accessory on the market, and you need to choose a selection that will enhance the overall design of your bathroom. For instance, if you are going for a sleek, minimalist look, go for no-nonsense accessories to compliment this. Likewise if you are having a traditional bathroom suite, ensure the accessories are not too modern.

When thinking about accessories, think about how you use your bathroom and what accessories you need (or you can fit in). As standard, we always include shower baskets, a toilet roll holder and a towel ring in our designs, but you may decide that if you have a large heated towel rail, you do not need a towel ring, or you are so used to stretching behind you for the toilet roll that lives on your cistern, that a toilet roll holder would just be surplus to requirements. The most important thing I can say to anybody having their bathroom refurbished is to choose your accessories for when your tradesmen is doing the work. They are the professionals and will have all the right tools to fix accessories to tiles without damaging them, so leave it to them.

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throughout your existing planting. The beauty of an herbaceous border is that you can provide everything from a tall backdrop such as Digitalis (Foxglove) at heights up to six feet, right down to a path edge of six inches with Geranium ‘Ballerina’, with every gap filled in between. As well as the gradient of heights, the flowering period will go from spring through to autumn with a succession of every colour imaginable, with their vast range of bold, brightly coloured flowers and also the many different leaf shapes, colours and textures to add an extra dimension to your planting scheme. There are thousands of perennials to choose from, but some have to be mentioned, such as a traditional cottage garden plant, the Lupin. It gives a great variety of colours with taller varieties sporting thick spires of pea like flowers up to four feet, whilst dwarf varieties such as the ‘Gallery’ series offers denser, compact foliage with flowers of only a couple of feet.

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My wisteria growing on the wall hasn't been pruned for a few years. Could you please explain how I might go about pruning it?

Wisterias are deciduous, woodystemmed, twining climbers, usually vigorous, with pinnate leaves, grown for their beautiful peaflowers. Flowers may be white, blue, or deep purple, pink or violet, and are borne on lateral spurs on ripened wood. These very ornamental plants are ideal for high walls and fences, and also for pergolas. Most are fully hardy, but flower best in a warm, sunny, sheltered site. Wisterias may take several years or more to begin to flower, and plants on nitrogen-rich soils may produce excessive vegetation at the expense of flowers. To maintain trained forms and enhance flowering, wisterias must be rigorously spur-pruned in two stages: in summer and winter. Even wisterias that are allowed to ramble informally flower much better when spur-pruned. Prune in mid-winter, and again in summer,

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I have a skimmia in my garden that has struggled for the last two years. The leaves have turned yellow and new growth is slow. Could you offer me some advice, please?

Many plants can be effected by an iron deficiency, but in gardens the symptoms are most likely to be seen on the likes of azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, roses and skimmias. The symptoms include a bleached look to the leaves, or a yellowing of the youngest leaves. The veins, however, are typically not effected, and will stand out as conspicuously dark green. Plants may become generally unthrifty and in severe conditions fail to flower or fruit, and may also die. Iron is associated with several functions in plants, but most importantly with the formation of chlorophyll â€“ plants therefore become pale when it is absent. It is relatively immobile in plants and the bleaching symptoms can sometimes arise because of an increase in this immobility, although the presence of abundant calcium in the soil induces iron deficiency symptoms. A number of other elements, notably phosphorus, can also bring it about.

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WHAT TO WATER good, encouraging surface rooting and wetting leaves which may scorch in bright sunlight.

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Tony Chalbrook It’s been an unusually dry and warm early summer as I write, a few weeks ahead of these words appearing in print, so I thought it might be useful to say a little about watering. Of course, by the time you read this the weather may have flipped. Here in Acomb we’ve already had several cloudbursts. One in early June was so intense that young seedlings were flattened and crops mud splattered. It only needs these downpours to become more frequent for summer to turn from parched to soggy. Novice gardeners often underestimate just how much watering it takes to replicate ‘normal’ rainfall. It’s no good waving a watering can above the crops for a few minutes or giving a token burst from a sprinkler. This can do more harm than

It’s also important to appreciate that some crops are much thirstier than others. A few cope well with drought conditions. Parsnips, for example, are deep-rooted so I rarely water these. I’m also sparing with water on crops to be harvested in the winter, such as leeks and sprouts, as these can put on more growth in the autumn.

POUR IT ON As a rule I focus watering on those vegetables that will be harvested in the summer. Peas and beans, especially the runners, are watered generously, as are courgettes and pumpkins. I also like to give sweetcorn a good dousing now and again. Lettuce can ‘bolt’ (run to seed) if too dry and hot so I try and keep these moist. Cauliflowers and some cabbage also need regular water if they are to produce decent sized heads. There are a few crops that seem to need frequent watering even in rainy conditions. Two of these I grow are celeriac and Florence fennel. Both must be kept moist otherwise the yield is measly. And then there is the issue of how much to water potatoes. If its tonnage you want then watering is definitely worthwhile, that’s why you see potato fields being jetted with water

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even when it’s raining. However, too much water may impair flavour and can encourage disease. In humid conditions spraying overhead risks blight through wetting the foliage. I’ve also noticed that when tap water is used, which tends to be more alkaline than rainwater, there’s a greater incidence of scab (rough brown scab like marks on the potato skin), a disorder that occurs in limier conditions.

FOCUS Most gardeners focus their watering on the veg, but it’s also important not to neglect fruit crops. Strawberry plants are easily stressed by hot, dry weather. Raspberries, too, are relatively shallow rooted. I usually water these in a dry summer, partly to ensure cane growth for the following year is not restricted. Blackcurrants are another thirsty crop, as are blueberries. The latter, as they need acidic conditions, should always be watered with rainwater rather than from the tap. Understanding what plants benefit most from watering not only saves time and effort, but avoids the waste of water that comes from haphazard use of the hose. There’s lots more advice on watering fruit and veg on the internet. If the weather is still dry when you read this, a good place to start is www.growveg.co.uk/guides/wateringand-irrigation-of-fruits-and-vegetables/

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Howard Mosley-Chalk is a father and a husband. But more importantly he is a man. These are his (un)manly words.

UP AND DOWNS history, so many opportunities for fun and adventure. And, coming from Doncaster, it was the first place I'd lived where the locals didn't actively discriminate against people showing intelligence or creativity. Doncaster: slammed. I've lived here ever since, with a brief sojourn in Scotland for a few months when I tried to get a job in one of my other favourite cities, Edinburgh. Edinburgh is basically a bigger version of York, and the two places match each other in terms of interest, in my opinion.

If you believe the earth is flat, you are a moron. Now, normally when I 'take on' a group in society, be it a religion or those of a certain political inclination, it is with a sense of good natured humour. I might joke about 'your imaginary friend in the sky' or laugh about Nigel 'most punchable face 2016-18' Farage, but I'll never be mean. However, if you consider yourself a flat-earther, you are an idiot. The reason I'm so viciously attacking those science-hating, friendless wallies (this sentence went through several drafts) is to create something of a

OTHER YORK Next month will see the 18th anniversary of my arrival in this fair city. Coming from a place like Doncaster, York was the absolute bee's knees; so much culture, so much visible

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But Edinburgh does something far better than York ever could, and it is something the City of York Council, Make it York, or whoever is in charge of tourism these days could never match: topography.

heck out of me, and the many layers of buildings, structures, castles, churches, halls, and sheer rock faces in the city fire my imagination, while also improving my fitness (rushed, panicked Christmas shopping one year, at around 3pm on Christmas Eve, almost did me in, yet made me a better person). I know what you're thinking... 'so Howie prefers Edinburgh to York. Why doesn't he just sod off and live there, then?' Well, it's because I've found somewhere better than both places. I write these words less than 24 hours after having swam in the curiously warm waters of the Lake District, surrounded on all sides by hills and mountains to put Arthur's Seat to shame, not to mention the pathetically weak incline of Holgate Hill. They give good topography in Cumbria. By all the gods, they do.

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The fam and I just spent a log weekend staying in a lodge outside Windermere, using our time to cruise between lakes

Another factor that influenced my love of the Lake District was my wife's apparent fondness. Usually we don't agree on the beauty of places, such as when she told me

and venture up and over the sweeping hills and valleys. It was bliss, and made me realise what York is missing the most. If we could all pick the city up, and, very carefully, 'to me, to you' Chuckle Brothers style, carry it over to Cumbria, to drop it somewhere between Ambleside and Ullswater, I would be truly happy. I feel the citizens of York would benefit from the stunning views and water-based fun, while the Cumbrian locals would welcome the sudden addition of 17 new Costas and a boost to the gene pool. Ladies. It would be great. Riding the No. 1 bus to Wigginton wouldn't be a snooze-fest of passing house, shop, field, house etc. but rather a thrill-fest as Haxby Road now followed a winding mountain ravine with views of shimmering lakes, sheer drops, and nervous sheep. Stonegate would have actual stones on it; like, breaking up through the road, and Lord Mayors Walk would be more of a Lord Mayors Climb. Let's do it.

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that the sight of the sea made her feel uneasy, and the thought of living in Norway made her feel sick; both put the kibosh on my plans to build a house on the edge of a remote Norwegian fjord. But she liked Cumbria just as much as I did (although the hottub at the lodge, and the abundance of vegan food, and, possibly, the thought of me falling into Lake Windermere and drowning, probably helped improve her attitude toward the place. 'Tis a complicated relationship, ours). Perhaps other writers would, at this point in the article, urge others to pay a visit to the Lake District to experience and splendour of the place themselves. But I don't want you to; you lot would just ruin it.

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Food, glorious food

There’s a lot to be proud of in York. The city is not only a beautiful place, filled with friendly people, but it boasts a booming tourism economy, high levels of education, and the fastest internet speeds in the UK. However, as great as York is, we have a growing problem of food poverty. In the past year, 4262 people had to visit a food bank; 1647 of those people were children. Fortunately, the York Food Poverty Alliance and several organisations across the city are working to tackle the problem. Teaming up with the University of York, many community centres and venues are hosting a summer-long pay-as-you-feel cafe as part of the Food Poverty Alliance’s city-wide project. Designed to allow people to just turn up (so no lengthy referral process to follow) and pay what they can afford, the meals will be nutritious, tasty, and perfect for keeping kids’ tummies filled during the school summer holidays. The Red Tower, off Foss Islands Road, will host a cafe every Monday during the holidays, but other places throughout York will also have free food up for grabs on other days. These include Bellfarm Community Club on Tuesdays, Tang Hall Community Centre on Wednesdays, Chapelfields Community Hub on Thursdays, and Foxwood Community Hub on Fridays. n To find out more, email madeleine.power@york.ac.uk Visit www.yourlocallink.co.uk for a full schedule of the venues and cafes.

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End of an era

That is, for all at Haxby Memorial Hall, as recently Chris and Denise Moss stepped down from their roles as trustees. Both have done an outstanding job over the years, dedicating their time, and working alongside their fellow trustees to make the Hall what it is today; a wonderful and well used venue with a future. We wish them both the best. n Visit www.haxbymemorialhall.co.uk

If you're aged four to 14 and love nature (or, rather, you know someone who is) we have the perfect activity for the summer holidays. St Nick's Environment Centre, off Rawdon Avenue, is inviting young nature fans to get along to their Nature Explorer meetings throughout August, Mondays to Wednesdays, 1-4pm. Have a go at pond dipping, minibeast hunting, den building, craft making and more! You can stay for the whole session, or just pop along for an hour or two – up F_BAR_18079 Your Local Link Meadowbeck & Mulberry Court - 126 197mm (July 1 06/07/2018 to you. These awesome events, for- which children must be accompanied, arexcompletely free!Creative).qxp_Layout Nice. n To find out more about them, 11:56 Page 1 and to book your place, call 411821 or visit www.stnicks.org.uk

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MOLE REMOVAL For some people, moles are seen as nothing more than a beauty mark or a minor inconvenience, but unfortunately for others, they can be a self-esteem issue that knocks confidence levels down.

Dr Saleena Zimri HOW MUCH DOES THE PROCEDURE COST? The procedure is £250, and the results are permanent. The mole is also sent to a laboratory to be checked for signs of melanoma, so the price covers more than just the removal.

Just like spots, moles are extremely common and vary in all shapes and sizes, but there is no shame in being embarrassed- or not embarrassedby these skin marks. Removing moles is easier, quicker and more successful than ever before. HOW IS MOLE REMOVAL DONE? Firstly, the mole and area around the mole is cleaned, then numbed with a local anaesthetic. This makes sure the area is clean for the procedure, so no unwanted germs are involved and the mole can be removed without any pain. The mole is then excised (cut out) using a scalpel; once the mole is removed, the area is cauterised or stitched. The procedure is then finished and you are able to see the results.

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DOES IT HURT? Some people find the local anaesthetic injections can be uncomfortable, but once this is done the local anaesthetic prevents any pain being felt during the procedure. Your daily routines can be continued as normal. You may experience some soreness once the anaesthetic wears off, but this can be managed with over-the-counter painkillers.

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AUGUST Want to experience the best of the best events this month? Go to these.

A MAZE (ING!) York

Maze goes Jurassic

C-ROAR-n! Sorry, but mixing a huge corn maze with a celebration of 25 years of Jurassic Park is going to lead to some weird puns. York Maze returns with over 20 rides, attractions and shows, including the Crowmania ride, Corn Snake Tower Slides and Kernel Kernel’s House of Cornfusion where rooms magically begin to shrink, fall over, and even turn upside down. Plus, new for 2018, you can scale new heights on the Volcorno! Not to mention Europe’s largest maize maze. Get there between 14th July and 3rd September. n Visit www.yorkmaze.co.uk

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… and check out the Adolescent Festival

This new festival features some of the best tribute bands in the UK, rocking the main stage on the Knavesmire, 11th August. Acts include tributes to Oasis, Amy Winehouse, Ed Sheeran, The Foo Fighters and many more. There will also be a second stage hosting some of York’s best local bands, and be sure to expect great street food and plenty of other attractions for the whole family. One day people will pay tribute to this tribute festival. n Visit www.facebook.com/ADOLESCENTyork

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Thunder Day returns to the Yorkshire Air Museum What better way to enjoy the summer holidays than by experiencing the sight, sounds and unique aromas of the museum's live aircraft fleet? Their classic biplanes will be running their engines alongside each other for the event on 19th August - it’s going to be a hot summers day, so the breeze will be welcome! The mighty Nimrod and Victor will also be powering up, as well as other loud, earth-shaking engines to amaze and delight. There will be lots of other fun things taking place on the day, so be sure to fly on in. You're cleared for landing... n Visit www.yorkshireairmuseum.org

STONE ME! Revel

in the skill on display at the Stone Carving Festival

Stonemasons and carvers from across the UK and Europe will descend upon York to showcase their skills during a weekend-long celebration of the ancient craft, 17th-19th August. Festival-goers will be able to see world-class stonemasons and carvers at work, hosted by York Minster, and try their hand at stone carving. Why not go for a bust of York-born Mark Addy? Would look great on the Minster, that. You will also enjoy food and drink supplied by some of York’s finest producers. Carve yourself out some fun. n Visit www.yorkminster.org

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ONGOING EVENTS // NOW IN BLOOM WATER LILLIES, Burnby Hall, every day, 10am-5.30pm. The Upper and Lower lakes at Burnby Hall Gardens, Pocklington, are home to a National Collection of over 100 varieties of hardy water lily, making it one of only two in the country. in the 1930s 50 varieties of water lily were introduced to the lakes, beginning what was ultimately to become the fantastic National Collection enjoyed today - one of the best collections in a natural setting. If you’ve never seen the lilies in bloom, why not pop along to see them this year? Visit www. burnbyhallgardens.com // UNTIL 18TH NOVEMBER IMPACT: FIRST WORLD WAR LEGACIES, York Army Museum. This new exhibition looks at the impact of WW1 on Yorkshire. Call 01904 461010. // UNTIL 14TH SEPTEMBER THE GENIUS OF GRINLING GIBBONS, Fairfax House. Marking 350 years since his time working as a journeyman in York, The Genius of Grinling Gibbons is the first exhibition in 20 years to focus on the work of this legendary carver and will explore the life, work and extraordinary genius of one of Britain’s greatest artists, sculptors and craftsmen. Visit www.fairfaxhouse. co.uk

// UNTIL 3RD SEPTEMBER YORK MAZE, Elvington. It's time once again to explore Europe’s biggest maze and the winner of many awards, including Yorkshire’s Best Tourism Experience. Enjoy over 20 rides, attractions and shows, including the Crowmania ride, Corn Snake Tower Slides and Kernel Kernel’s House of Cornfusion where rooms magically begin to shrink, fall over, and even turn upside down. Plus, new for 2018, you can scale new heights on the Volcorno! Sounds corny, but we think it sounds a-maze-ing! Visit www.yorkmaze.co.uk

LEGO OCEAN EXPLORERS, Scarborough SeaLife Sanctuary. Discover new depths of the ocean, whilst helping the LEGO deep sea diver track down his missing equipment. Solve the challenge to become a certified SEA LIFE Junior Diver and receive your own LEGO diver minifigure to take home. Visit www. visitsealife.com/scarborough

// UNTIL 2ND SEPTEMBER RAILWAY ADVENTURE, North York Moors Railway. Create memorable experiences this summer holiday with the whole family! Take a trip behind a steam engine, visit five heritage stations, see stunning views of the North York Moors National Park and explore the Yorkshire Seaside Town of Whitby! Visit www.nymr.co.uk SHAKESPEARE'S ROSE THEATRE, Tower Street. Europe’s first ever pop-up Shakespearean theatre is coming to York! The replica theatre will host four Shakespeare plays during the summer, in authentic and dramatic surroundings. See Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Richard III performed as they would have been in the bard's day, and wander around the Shakespearian village outside, with food and entertainments galore. To go or not to go? Definitely go. Visit www. shakespearesrosetheatre.com HEART OF YORKSHIRE FESTIVAL, Dean's Park. There will be tours and talks for all ages, workshops, crafts, performances and screenings of blockbuster films – all a part of York Minster's new summer festival. The pinnacle of the season is the incredible Stone Carving Festival, where you can see the talent of the stonemasons. Visit www. yorkminster.org RICHARD III – HERO OR VILLAIN, York Dungeon. After you've seen the show at Shakespeare's Rose Theatre, why not toddle up the road to meet the Yorkist King himself? King Richard III comes back to his favourite city for York Dungeon's summer show, but what kind of a King will you

meet? Is Richard III the hero of England; well-loved but the victim of bad PR by the Tudors? Or is there more truth to his portrayal in the bard's play? Was Richard III really a villainous, nephew-murdering usurper? In this new walk-through show you'll decide if Richard III was a hero or a villain. Visit www.thedungeons.com/york

THOR’S SÓL ÁST, Dean's Park. The team behind York’s popular THOR’S tipi bar is back with SÓL ÁST – the pop-up tipi bar with a summery vibe. Visit www.thorstipi.com STEVE HUISON EXHIBITION, Pyramid Gallery. Artist/actor Steve Huison presents an eclectic mix of works titled Musings of an Erratic Mind. Visit www.pyramidgallery.com // UNTIL 31ST AUGUST ART IN THE HALL - THE TUDORS COME TO BEDERN HALL, Bedern Hall. View a new art exhibition by printmaker Sally Clarke. All works are for sale, with proceeds going to Bedern Hall. Visit www.bedernhall.co.uk ROBIN HOOD SUMMER HOLIDAYS, Mother Shipton's Cave, Knaresborough. Meet Robin Hood this summer, as well as all his friends, as you explore the cave and parkland. Visit www.mothershipton.co.uk

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TH THE GREAT YORKSHIRE FRINGE, across York. Taking over York city centre for the fourth year running, The Great Yorkshire Fringe promises exciting theatre and comedy to entertain the whole family, plus world food and craft beer galore. Spread over eleven days, the 2018 festival will take place in the heart of York, transforming Parliament Street into a village green. Headliners include Reginald D Hunter, Michael Palin, Stephen K Amos, Omid Djalili, Gyles Brandreth, Tony Slattery, and Rachel Parris. Visit www.greatyorkshirefringe.com // 27TH JULY, 10TH, 14TH & 24TH AUGUST FAIRY STORY-TELLING, Scampston Walled Garden. Listen to captivating stories of witches, magical creatures, princes and princesses, giants and imps, as told by the resident Fairy Godmothers. Visit www. scampston.co.uk // 28TH DUNNINGTON FAYRE GOES LIVE, Dunnington, 11am9.30pm. The ever-popular family fun day and musical festival returns to the village of Dunnington. The first part of the day, until 4pm, will be crammed with entertainment, displays, stalls, rides, a horse show and so much more. Then, until 9.30pm, revel in a musical festival with lots of local and national acts to dance away the night. And hey, if you like tasty local grub and drink,

get your taste buds over there. Visit www. dunningtoncommunityevents.org.uk THE TWILIGHT FLEA, Thirsk Rural Business Centre, 12noon-7pm. The popular flea market returns. Call 01274 588505. // 28TH SELBY FOOD & DRINK FESTIVALS, Market Place, Selby, 9.30am-5pm. Feast ye gobs on the finest food and drink Yorkshire has to offer. The Selby Food & Drink Festival, taking place in Market Place and elsewhere in the centre of town, will feature live music and children's entertainment. This year there will also be a Cookery Theatre with Nigel Brown throughout the day and plenty of delicious food to try and buy. Plenty of places to seat and relax, so there's no excuse not to make a day of it. Call 01757 708449. // 29TH GOLDEN ERA VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE RUN, Yorkshire Air Museum. See motorcycles from the very earliest days of motorised transport setting out from the Museum for a day’s riding around the Yorkshire Wolds. Visit www. yorkshireairmuseum.org // 30TH JULY-2ND SEPTEMBER ACTION-PACKED ARMOURIES, Royal Armouries, Leeds. There’ll be combat displays, craft activities, have-a-go sessions, sword-making demonstrations, film shows and dramatic performances to keep all the family entertained. Visit www. royalarmouries.org

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-25TH YORK GHOST CRUISE, King's Staith Landing, Fridays and Saturdays, 6pm. In an exclusive partnership between City Cruises York, the York Dungeon and their award winning actors, raise a toast to the ghosts of York on the Ghost Cruise on the Ouse. Visit www.citycruisesyork.com RD

// 3RD REACTION '60S NIGHT, Mecure York Fairfield Manor. A sensational tribute to the music of the 1960s, accompanied by two-course meal and followed by a DJ set until midnight. Call 521505. // 4TH-5TH, 18TH-19TH & 27TH OPEN DAYS, Holgate Windmill. Explore the oldest five-sailed mill in the country and see the exhibition on multisailed mills across the world. Visit www. holgatewindmill.org // 5TH YORK 10K, The Knavesmire. York Against Cancer has free places for anyone pledging to raise £100 per place towards their work in cancer research, care and education. Book your free place by emailing office@yorkagainstcancer.org. uk or call 01904 764466. TRACTOR TED, Yorkshire Museum of Farming. The giant green Tractor Ted bouncy castle will be brilliant for children to bounce away the day. As well as the excitement of the Tractor Ted Live, the museum will be running tractor and trailer rides suitable for the whole family throughout the day. Visit www. murtonpark.co.uk // 8TH THORNTON-LE-DALE SHOW, Thornton-le-Dale, from 9am. Enjoy a working terrier show, lurcher show, junior show jumping, children’s fancy dress and sports events ranging from the Men’s 400 yards race, to the entertaining children’s tug of war. Visit www.thorntonledale.com FIVE MILE WALK AROUND COXWOLD AND HUSTHWAITE, meet Coxwold car park, 9.30am. Join the River Foss Society for this fun stroll. Call 491290. // 10TH-11TH THE BRITISH WOOL SHOW 2018, York Auction Centre, Murton Lane. Whatever your chosen craft

there will be exciting treasures for you to discover as you explore the stands. Visit www.britishwool.net YORK WALLS FESTIVAL 2018, Richard III & Henry VII Experiences. Guided walks, events and open days across the city centre, giving the public a chance to find out more about the city's defences. Visit www.richardiiiexperience.com

// 11TH-12TH DOG FESTIVAL, Castle Howard. In celebration of the year of the dog, there will be plenty to entertain all the family, and of course the canine visitors, too! Enjoy a packed programme of dog themed events. Visit www.castlehoward. co.uk DRIFFIELD STEAM AND VINTAGE RALLY, Driffield Showground. Vintage working and old time fair, craft hall, model exhibition, and extensive market. Basically a top family event. Visit www. driffieldvintagerally.co.uk ELVINGTON MODEL AIR SHOW 2018, Elvington Airfield, York, from 8.30am. One of the largest model air shows of the year, you'll see planes and flying models of all sizes and types, piloted by the experts. Call 07927 784528. // 11TH ADOLESCENT FESTIVAL, The Knavesmire. This new festival features some of the best tribute bands in the UK, including tributes to Oasis, Amy Winehouse, Ed Sheeran, The Foo Fighters and many more. Expect also a day packed with fun, food and attractions for the whole family. Visit www.facebook.com/ ADOLESCENTyork

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// UNTIL 28TH JULY THE EPHEMERAL NATURE OF FLOWERS, Lotte Inch Gallery. A new exhibition by Rebecca Louise Law. Visit www.lotteinch.co.uk HIGHWAY RAT ACTIVITY TRAIL, Dalby Forest. Follow the panels, complete activities and interact with the forest as you head on a journey with The Highway Rat and all the characters from the story. Also enjoy a feasts day on 21st July. Call 01751 472771.

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BOON HILL SHOW, Newton-uponRawcliffe, nr Pickering, 11am. See the proud traditions of country life and revel in a fun and fascinating day out in gorgeous surroundings. Call 01751 476006. // 12TH WOMEN’S SERVICES MEMORIAL DAY – RAF 100, Yorkshire Air Museum. Celebrating the role of women in the Armed Forces and the Centenary of the RAF & WRAF. Visit www.yorkshireairmuseum.org

RIPLEY SHOW, Ripley Castle. With competitive events, demonstrations, competitions, country activities and trade stands, there really is something for everybody at the Ripley Show. Visit www. ripleyshow.co.uk or emil sec@ripleyshow. co.uk ADVINTAGEOUS VINTAGE FAIR, Shambles Market. expect vintage fashions, home wares, vinyl, antiques, jewellery, glassware and more. Visit www. advintageous.co.uk // 15TH THE 158TH DANBY SHOW, Danby, YO21 2NQ. See ferrets, horses, horticulture and handicrafts, livestock, pigeons, rabbits and vintage machinery and motorcycles. And yes, there's a food and a beer tent to boot. Visit www.danbyshow. co.uk // 17TH-19TH STONE CARVING FESTIVAL, York Minster. Stonemasons and carvers from across the UK and Europe showcase their skills during a weekend- long celebration of the ancient craft. Festival-goers will be able to see

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REACTION 60’S NIGHT A sensational tribute to the 60’s. 2 Course set meal, followed by the tribute show and DJ until midnight. £22.95 per person

world-class stonemasons and carvers at work, try their hand at stone carving and enjoy food and drink supplied by some of York’s finest producers. Visit www. yorkminster.org // 18TH CASTLE HOWARD PROMS, Castle Howard. Set in the magnificent Gardens of Castle Howard, this spectacular classical concert will be a night to remember for the whole family. Guest soloists include Lesley Garrett CBE and tenor Geraint Dodd who will be joined on stage by the London Gala Orchestra conducted by Stephen Bell. Visit www. castlehoward.co.uk // 18TH - 19TH THE GREAT ANTIQUES & VINTAGE FAIR, Wetherby Racecourse. A brilliant fair with hundreds of stalls and thousands of items to peruse. Visit www.jaguarfairs.com // 19TH DUNNINGTON VILLAGE SHOW, Dunnington Reading Rooms. A celebration of local talent and skill, with displays and prizes for showing animals, veg, fruit, art, craft, and so much more. Visit www.dunningtoncommunityevents. org.uk SUMMER THUNDER DAY, Yorkshire Air Museum. What better way to enjoy the summer holidays than by experiencing the sight, sounds and unique aromas of our live aircraft fleet? Experience the mighty power of those amazing vehicles. Visit www.yorkshireairmuseum.org VINTAGE AFTERNOON TEA, The Bar Convent, 2.30pm. Enjoy afternoon tea with live musical from Miss Marina Mae. To book, call 01904 643238. // 25TH-27TH LEGENDS: BUFFALO BILL, Royal Armouries, Leeds. Don’t miss Atkinson Action Horses in this boot-stomping, gun-slinging, stunt-riding spectacular! Discover the fascinating life of one of the Old West's most endearing

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LIONEL RICHIE TRIBUTE 2 Course set meal, followed by the tribute show and DJ until midnight. £22.95 per person

figures, Buffalo Bill, throughout the cowboy-themed weekend. Visit www. royalarmouries.org

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POPPLETON ARTISTS’ EXHIBITION, Poppleton Tithe Barn. An annual showcase of art produced by people living in the Poppleton area who drew inspiration from their surroundings. Call 795621. WIZARD WEEKEND, North York Moors Railway. Travel along the 24 mile scenic journey and encounter walks, wildlife, beaches and more! Plus there’ll be something a little bit magical going on in Goathland. Be sure to stop at Goathland Station where you will be joined by the North Yorkshire Moors Birds of Prey team. Visit www.nymr.co.uk A FLIGHT INTO THE FANCIFUL, Barley Hall. Barley Hall becomes the home of majestic winged creatures with a series of activities related to how majestic birds of prey were tamed and utilised throughout the medieval period. Visit www.barleyhall.co.uk // 25TH DIPPY CRAFT & GIFT FAIR, Whetherby Town Hall, 10am-4pm. A quality gift fair, filled with quality gifts. Visit www.dippydesignsgifts.co.uk // 27TH FARNDALE SHOW, Church Houses, Farndale. A wonderful country show filled with the best of Yorkshire outdoor pursuits. Call 01751 430885. FUN DOG SHOW, Shipton by Beningbrough Community Centre, 12noon-4pm. Join Rags to Riches Romanian Dog Rescue for a great day of dog displays, a tombola, and refreshments. Visit www.rags-2-riches.co.uk

REETH SHOW, Reeth, Swaledale, 9.30am-5pm. A traditional Dales agricultural show that is always a great family day out in the beautiful Dale of Swaledale. Visit www.reethshow.co.uk SPECIALIST PLANT FAIR, Newburgh Priory, Coxwold, 11am-4pm. Peruse the plants on sale, and check out the house and grounds, too. Call 01347 868372. // 29TH EVENING FOUR MILE WALK AROUND KIRKHAM, meet at The Stone Trough pub car park, 6pm. Join the River Foss Society for this interesting evening walk. Call 764086.

SEPTEMBER ARE YOU READY FOR CYCLE SEPTEMBER? A fun, friendly Work Place Cycling challenge. Sign up and win prizes at www.lovetoride.net/york // 2ND THE 5:15s, Acorn Rugby Club. Hear the band rock out, playing classic mod, scar, Northern soul, and R&B, as part of the Let Diversity Shine Festival. // 13TH LET'S HANG ON, York Barbican. The world’s first and longestrunning tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons celebrates its tenth anniversary with an extra-special performance. To book, call 0844 8542757. // 17TH DIVA NIGHT, Rush Hairdressers, Markey Street, 7.30-10pm. Enjoy a night of being pampered and generally feeling fabulous, with a red carpet welcome, massage therapy, hair styling, a fashion show, refreshments and goody bags. Call 891624. // EVERY DAY MAGIC & MYSTERY, Barley Hall. Explore the role of magic in the everyday lives of people living in the Middle Ages. Displays investigate the

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of the largest suppliers of lavender in the country. Visitors to Yorkshire Lavender in Terrington can not only admire the stunning lavender displays, they can also browse around the gift shop and have a light lunch or cream tea. Visit www.yorkshirelavender. com YORKWALK, FROM MUSEUM GARDENS GATES, daily at 10.30am and 2.15pm. Entertaining historical walks taking place every day, as well as specialist tours such as Richard III and Jewish Heritage. Visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk or call 07970 848709. HIDDEN MINSTER, York Minster, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, 11am. Take a journey above the roof tops and explore York Minster's hidden architectural gems of the Mason's Loft and Chapter House roof. Visit www.yorkminster.org or call 0844 9390011. 25O YEARS OF TERRY’S, York’s Chocolate Story, 10am-6pm. The exhibition showcases a selection of the most interesting of the Terry’s products from opium based throat sweets to some of the most beautiful and decadent chocolate boxes in history. Visit www. yorkschocolatestory.com YORK GOLF RANGE, Towthorpe Moor Lane, near Strensall. Set in beautiful countryside, York Golf Range features a whole host of fun activities. Visit www. yorkgolfrange.co.uk or call 01904 499275. BALLOON TREE FARM SHOP, Gate Helmsley. A great day out for all the family! Dine in the cafe, pick your own fruit and veg, feed the animals, have fun in the enlarged children's play area, or simply relax in the landscaped cafe garden. Visit www. theballoontree.co.uk FREE PUBLIC LECTURES, University of York. Throughout the year the University hosts hundreds of free lectures

on a variety of subjects. Visit www.york. ac.uk/events BOROUGHBRIDGE MARINER, Boroughbridge. Hire a boat for a few hours, or even buy one for good. Call 01423 323400. NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY, Pickering. See 24 miles of Yorkshire’s amazing scenery aboard classic trains and during fun activities. Visit www. nymr.co.uk WHITE ROSE YORK TOURS, meet at west entrance to York Minster, 11am & 3pm (also 1pm Fri & Sat). Take a free history tour of the city centre. Call 07792 207679. GHOST TRAIL OF YORK, West Doors of York Minster, 7.30pm. Dare you cross the centuries and discover York’s spine-chilling history? Visit www.ghosttrail. co.uk or call 01904 633276. THE GHOST BUS TOURS, Departing from York Railway Station bus stop RE daily at 7.30pm & additional weekend tours. The unique comedy horror show takes you around the darker side of York on board a classic 1960s Routemaster. Call 0844 5678666. LIVE MUSIC, The Golden Fleece, Pavement. A different band or artist every night. Call 01904 625171.

REGULAR EVENTS // THROUGHOUT EACH WEEK CRAFTING CLASSES, The Viking Loom, Wigginton Lodge. Classes and workshops taking place several times a week, from quilt making to machine embroidery. Call 01904 620587. // EVERY MONDAY YORK SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB, English Martyrs’ Church Hall, Dalton Terrace, 7.30-10pm. All are

welcome; no partner or experience needed. Email ruthpotter@live.co.uk DANCE NIGHT, Dunnington Sports Club, 7-8.30pm. Ballroom and Latin, with beginners' classes. Call 07914 941268. // EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY MUSICAL CONNECTIONS, Across York. Regular music and singing classes for adults of all abilities. For details of venues and times, call 01904 373011. // EVERY TUESDAY QUIZ NIGHT, Huntington Sports Club, 8.30pm. Call 01904 769138. // EVERY WEDNESDAY ECOCRAFTERS CLUB, St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, 1-3pm. Join a friendly bunch for crafts and a natter. The club has three sewing machines and materials for use by members. Call 01904 411821. YOURCAFE, St. Lukes Church, Burton Stone Lane, York between 10am – 12pm. Help reduce waste by enjoying takeaway food that would have gone to waste. Pay as you feel, as much as you want or even as little! www.yourcafe.co.uk CRAFTS WITH A CAUSE, St. Columba’s URC, 1-3pm. Create easy-tomake crafts to sell for charity or donate to others in need. Email katiestcolumbas@ gmail.com // EVERY THURSDAY AFTERNOON TRADITIONAL JAZZ, Cross Keys, 32 Tadcaster Road, 1-3.30pm. Free admission, with local Jazz bands to entertain you during lunch. Call 700854. // EVERY SUNDAY FREE INCLUSIVE CYCLING SESSIONS, York Sports Cycle Village, 1-5pm. Join Get Cycling and try a range of different family and para bikes. No need to book, just turn up. WIGGINTON CAR BOOT SALE, Home Farm, Corban Lane, Wigginton.

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individuals pronounced in written records as witches and wizards; the ‘science’ of magic, alchemy and experimentation; protective charms and forecasting the future through prophecies and dreams. Visit www.barleyhall.co.uk JORVIK VIKING CENTRE, Coppergate. The world-famous attraction has reopened after a multi-million pound re-imagining following the devastating flooding in 2015. Enjoy a new ride experience with the sights, sounds and, of course, smells, of the Viking-Age. There is updated historical interpretation, showcasing the cultural ‘melting pot’ of 10th-century York, and the latest cutting edge technology bringing the Viking period to life. Visit www. jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk YORKSHIRE’S JURASSIC WORLD, Yorkshire Museum. From the depths of the deepest seas to the ancient coasts and tropical shallows, meet the dinosaurs and sea monsters that once roamed the vast and ever-changing landscapes. Experience each Jurassic world as the colossal creatures and their surroundings are brought to life. Visit www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk DICK IS BACK, York Dungeon. Dick Turpin, the infamous 18th century highwayman, will return to York in an exciting new show. Visitors will be encouraged to hold on tight to their belongings while they take a seat in the carriage and travel along the York Road, where rumour has it the most notorious York villain has returned. Featuring new gags and special effects, visitors will learn all about Dick Turpin’s crimes and how he treated his victims. Visit www.thedungeons.com/york YORKSHIRE LAVENDER, Terrington. This summer marks the 21st Anniversary of one of the top award winning tourist attractions in Yorkshire: winner of Yorkshire in Bloom for 10 years running and one

A Flight into the Fanciful 25th to 27th August | 10am to 5pm Join our Falconer as Barley Hall becomes the home of magnificent birds of prey. Plus, explore the fine line between science, religion and magic in medieval society at our Magic & Mystery exhibition.

www.barleyhall.co.uk/magic 2 Coffee Yard | Off Stonegate | York | YO1 8AR Barley Hall is owned by York Archaeological Trust, a registered Charity in England & Wales (No. 509060) and Scotland (No. SCO42846)

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The Sunday car boot sale returns from 23rd April to run until September. Call 01904 768463. // EVERY WEEKEND LIVE MUSIC, Acorn Sports and Social Club, Dringhouses. Great live acts playing every weekend. Call 01904 330351. // 1ST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH COFFEE MORNING, Huntington Library, Garth Road, Huntington, 1am12noon. The Friends of Huntington Library welcome all for a drink and a chat. Email friendsofhuntingtonlibrary@gmail. com // 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH THE WI ACOMB BRANCH, Acomb Methodist, 7.30pm. Enjoy guest speakers and great company. // 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH YORK IVC, Thomas’s of York, 6.30pm. A member-run social club with food and drink. Visit www.yorkivc.club YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN'S ASSOCIATION, Hunmanby Community Centre, 2pm. Speakers cover a wide variety of subjects and the group holds informal meetings. Call 01273 892672. YORK CARERS COFFEE MORNING, Spurriergate Centre, 10am12noon. Have a cuppa, enjoy a chin wag. Call 01904 629393. // 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE EACH MOTH THE BUS STOP COMMUNITY CAFE, Huntington Methodist Church, 9.30-11.30am. Enjoy slices of cake, biscuits, scones and a whole lot of drinks. Email dorothea.scarlett@ icloud.com // 2ND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH SUPPORT MEETING, Wigginton Recreation Hall, 7pm. Parkinson’s UK York branch meet every

month for talks, fun, and the occasional quiz. Call 0844 2253634. // 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH YORK ME COMMUNITY COFFEE CLUB, Novotel, Fishergate. Open to anyone with ME, or their friends and families. They also have a Coffee Club on the 1st Monday of each month at the Bar Convent Email bill@York-MECommunity.org // 1ST & 3RD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH BEYOND MONOPOLY, The Bar Convent, 10am-9pm. Join the club in playing an array of board games, both modern and classic. Visit www. bmyork.wordpress.com // 2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH MALTON FOOD MARKET, Malton. The best of Yorkshire produce, as well as entertainment and demonstrations. Visit www.maltonyorkshire.co.uk // 3RD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH YORK AND DISTRICT GUILD OF WEAVERS, Spinners and Dyers, Yorkshire Farming Museum, Murton. Visit www.yorks-guild-wsd.org.uk or call 07811 393123. // LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH MAKERS' MARKET, Shambles Market, 9am-5pm. Browse unique works from local artists and crafters at the monthly Makers’ Market. SENIOR CYCLE RIDES, Get Cycling, Hospital Fields Road, 10am. Guided bike rides for older people. Call 636812.

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UNTIL 4TH NOVEMBER MAKING HER MARK: CELEBRATING CREATIVE WOMEN. A new exhibition in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery showcasing diverse portraits of influential women who have made an outstanding contribution to art and culture, from Judi Dench to Amy Winehouse and J.K. Rowling.

FRANK GREEN’S SPECIAL ‘BY APPOINTMENT’ TOURS. Join a small group for an exclusive 45 minute tour to learn more about Frank Green and his special gift of Treasurer’s House to the National Trust - the first to be gifted complete with its collection.

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MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS IN AUGUST ARTRAGEOUS!, 12.30pm–3pm. Get creative in the family art workshop inspired by the ‘Making her mark: celebrating creative women’ exhibition. Make something new each week to take home. EVERY FRIDAY IN AUGUST FEATHERED FRIENDS FRIDAYS, 10.30am–5pm. Back by popular demand the team from Wise Owl Bird of Prey Sanctuary are returning with some feathery friends including owls, falcons and hawks. Meet, hold and get involved with the flying demonstrations.

GODDARDS HOUSE & GARDEN Call 01904 771930 UNTIL 4TH NOVEMBER A DAUGHTER’S VIEW. New displays and events through the year telling Betty Terry’s story of growing up at Goddards, giving a daughter’s view of the Terry home and man behind the chocolate business and his family. 22-25 AUGUST HORSE RACING AND CHOCOLATES, 10.30am-5pm. Hear the sounds of York races in the garden, and get in the mood by discovering how the Terry family were connected to the York races. For the kids, gallop around the gardens on hobby horses and make racing badges.

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THE FREE WHEELIN’ DUO Hole in the Wall THESE JADED STREETS Golden Fleece EAT DEFEAT / DEAD EXTRAS / THE CARNIVAL REJECTS The Fulford Arms 8TH

DAN WEBSTER The Golden Fleece JOHN SETTLE VIBE-OLOGY Eagle & Child 9TH

NATIONAL YOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA NCEM 10TH

2 ROBS The Habit

SAND CREATURE The Golden Fleece

LEWIS THRESH The Rise Restauraunt

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Patrick Barlow’s adaptation of the legendary movie played for nine years in London’s West End before playing for two years on Broadway and then in over thirty-nine countries. It is a brilliant, fastmoving spoof including legendary scenes such as the chase on the Flying Scotsman, the escape from the Forth Bridge, the first ever theatrical bi-plane crash and a deathdefying (well nearly) finale.

BUILD A ROCKET (UNTIL 8th September) Yasmin is young and feisty and lives on the edge. A young mum, her Scarborough isn’t sandcastles, arcades and donkey rides. She’s been dealt a rough hand and has to decide whether to give in or get smart. But can the thing which threatens to ruin her life be the one thing which saves her? Can she still be the architect of her own destiny? An explosive and passionate portrait of a young heroine of our times.

JOKING APART (UNTIL 4th October) For Richard and Anthea everything in life just falls into place. With their warmth, careless charm, generosity and business success they are a truly happy, golden couple. But quiet misery, unrequited love and jealousy play their part in this painfully funny comedy. MOONBEAM'S MAGICAL MISSION (28th July-25th August) Moonbeam Quicktrick, the elf, has the most important job in all of Trollside Royal Chef to Her Most Throughly Royal and Properly Proper Majesty, Queen Treebottom.

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YORK BARBICAN Visit www.yorkbarbican.co.uk THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN LIVE AGAIN! (22nd August) The League of Gentlemen will return to the stage this year for their first UK tour in over 12 years with their brand new live show. Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, Mark Gatiss and Jeremy Dyson bring their dark and unhinged fictional village of Royston Vasey to York.

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The The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the UK’s premier all male theatre company, invite you to join them this summer for Shakespeare’s spellbinding masterpiece, The Tempest. Prospero, Duke of Milan, washes up on a distant and mystical island with his baby daughter, Miranda. His magical powers reign supreme and the only inhabitants of the island, Ariel and Caliban, answer his every command.

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London’s Brick Lane is the vanguard of the country’s street food. Dina Begum’s debut book, Brick Lane Cookbook, celebrates the diversity and history of the street through its cuisine. These koftas are inspired by Sweet & Spicy (a corner café which used to specialise in unfussy Pakistani food. Dina used to visit it with her dad after walking round the Sunday market on Brick Lane).

Recipe of the month INGREDIENTS • 1 medium onion, grated • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated • 4 cloves garlic, chopped • 4 green chillies, chopped • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander • 1 teaspoon chilli powder • 1 teaspoon ground coriander • 1 teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon ground cumin • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric • 600g minced lamb • 150ml vegetable oil, to fry

METHOD Put the onion, ginger, garlic, chillies, fresh coriander, chilli powder, ground coriander, salt, cumin and turmeric into a blender with plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Quickly blitz to get a coarse paste. Scrape the paste into a bowl, add the mince and mix well with your hands. Divide the mixture into 16 portions and gently roll each one into a ball between your palms. Flatten each slightly, and put on a plate. Heat the oil in a frying pan and, once hot, reduce the heat to medi-umlow. Gently slide a few koftas

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A few weeks ago, a casual conversation between friends revealed that some of the locals in the room had never walked on the city's walls. Or rather, The Walls, because they should only be referred to using the utmost of reverence. I mean, come on you guys, have you SEEN them? Oh right, most of you have, from your cars. I'll tell you right now, this is not the right way to experience them. Let me take a step back for a moment. When we first considered leaving behind the unendingly flat prairies of Canada (the joke is, you can watch your dog run away for three days, ba-dumbum!) to move here, we were those boring, typical romantics who knew London, and… Stonehenge? Oh, and rolling hills with charming stone walls snaking their way randomly across farmland with quaint little cottages covered in roses overlooking said farms. So basically, our choices were, become farmers, or live in London. Obviously. But one of the universities that offered my husband a place to study was in York.

and not terribly pricey for tourists. What it doesn't cost is £18 like St Paul's Cathedral in London. The very next thing to flash itself shamelessly across my google results screen was The Walls. More walkable miles of wall than any other English city! And the gates! I mean the bars. Argh. It's so confusing explaining to visitors that in York, bars don't serve alcohol, they're actually gates, and gates are streets. But never mind, it's all pretty and there are plenty of pubs at the base of all the bars, so let's move on. So how is it that some of my Yorkshirian friends (is that the right word? "Yorkies" makes me think of the adorable dogs, and "Yorkshires" makes you sound like food. Delicious, golden chalices for gravy…) have never been up these walls to enjoy the view? We've been here nearly four years now, and the first thing we do with any visiting friend or family is take them up The Walls. My favourite section is the bit that runs along Lord Mayor's Walk and Gillygate, from Monkbar to Bootham Bar, because it has incredible views of the Minster, Gray's Court, and York St John Uni.

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"York? Like… what they used to call Toronto? Like, the old version of New York?" Yes. Exactly like that. Except not.

The earnest research began. The first thing that Google revealed? The Minster, of course. And even if you're not religious, holy hell, that's one impressive building. Incredible history. And even better – it's free to residents

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If you haven't been for a walk on The Walls, well, that's inexcusable. Shameful. Deplorable. Get your passive-aggressively apologetic bottoms (I mentioned this last time, and I swear I'll write about it sometime, but I earnestly promise that I will win in a war of politeness and apologies, despite my aggressive demeanour as the Culture Vulture) up those stairs and look around! Speaking of tourists. My mom (sorry, let me run that through the translator {beep boop beep}: mum) came

for a visit last month and we did the Yorkshire Tour Extraordinaire. That's not something you'll find on the Rabbie's website; I made it up. But we did it with the help of an English Heritage Overseas 9-day pass. All access to all the sites you've never seen, for a mere £33. I'm assuming you all haven't seen them because you've never been up The Walls. Plus you (and I) can't get the overseas pass, but I bought myself a proper, full-year pass for something along the lines of £3/month. Less than the price of a cup of coffee, as they say on those adverts.

life that sparked the imagination. We spent about an hour there before moving on down the road to the Mallyan Spout waterfall in Goathland.

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Brimham Rocks Before I upset the National Trust people, I have one of their passes too. We use it all the time; Beningborough Hall and Brimham Rocks being among our favourites. But because we'd done those with my mom on previous visits, we decided to try something new. Our first stop was Helmsley Castle, with a side visit to the Walled Gardens. The castle ruins were pretty cool, although much more ruin than castle, and there's a decent indoor display with some great interactive activities for kids. Worth the visit, but only if you have a pass. The gardens were… well, if you're a garden person, and if you've been anywhere like Harlow Carr or Castle Howard's gardens, then you'll be disappointed. It's fairly small and doesn't have much whimsy. Maybe we hit it between blooming seasons, although the irises were starting and the laburnum arch was lovely.

n ARCH RIVAL At least, I thought it was lovely until we went to Brodsworth Hall. Now that's a laburnum arch. Look at the way it frames the hall. It's symmetrical perfection. It's living art. The entire estate is incredible, from a rock garden literally built into the crumbling walls of an old quarry, to the most incredible pine trees that whisper secrets in the wind. I know. So barfingly poetic, but it's hard not to wax that way when the

gardens are basically a fairy playground. The interior of the hall is nearly as impressive, although they didn't seem to have a handy child-distracting (erm, I mean, engaging) activity that buys parents a few seconds of peace to look around while the kid looks for hidden dogs or whatnot. The story of the hall, both the history of the Thellusson family and how it came to be an English Heritage property, is fascinating. I won't bore you with the details right now, seeing as some of you can't even be bothered to climb up The Walls in your own city, but if you feel like digging into some local history, start here. We also stopped visited Rievaulx Abbey and Kirkham Priory, which were far more impressive then you locals let on. Rievaulx is stunning, simply because there is so much of it still standing. It really gives a scope of the size of community that once lived there (over 600 monks during its peak). There's also just something about ruins that turns kids into monkeys. Mine could have spent the entire day there just climbing and rolling down the hills. Take note, York's Museum Gardens. Not sure why you guys decided to take the joy out of the St Mary's Abbey ruins, but those hostile placards have put a damper on our visits, to say the least. Kirkham Priory was also a fun stop, smaller than Rievaulx but still featured some impressive arches and hints of former

waterfall, its height and the surrounding rocks and the odd little money trees make the whole thing pretty magical. It's slippery when wet (Bon Jovi knew what he was talking about) so good hiking boots and sure feet are a must.

Anyone else shocked to learn there The countryside adventures were are waterfalls in Yorkshire? No? I'm dotted through with quieter days in the the only one? Liars. But that's okay, city, and visits to standard York tourist you just pretend you knew, like gems, all of which my mom has done you're now pretending that you've more than once, but in case you're walked along The Walls. Goathland local and haven't heard of them, I highly – apparently famous for being the recommend the Museum Gardens, the set of ITV's Heartbeat, but what do Minster, cream tea at Betty's, and… I know, I've only got Netflix – is a walking along The Wall. quaint community that might just be (Also. Total disclosure; I actually did run by sheep. No one's really spilling know a lot about the UK before we the beans on that front. There are chose to live in York. My dad was born a few shops, and so there must be just outside Manchester, and his family at least a handful of non-waterfallis from the Cotswolds. We first visited seeking-humans living there. The when I was five. But that doesn't make shops cover the basic needs of an the same impact, does it? So I take a adventure-seeker heading into the few allowances with dramatic licence. valley in search of waterfalls. Ice cream, At least I'm coming clean now.) water, and obviously tea, because we're in England. My mother declared the scones at the Goathland Tea Rooms to be better than Betty's (I'm not sure if those words can be uttered aloud in Yorkshire, but this is print so maybe it'll slip past the sensors). Maybe just watch out for the disturbingly large selection of toys that shall not be named in the shop next to the tea rooms. Apparently the PC police haven't made their way that far North yet. Anyway, here I am, digressing again. The falls are a fairly easy walk down into the valley – it's the walk back up that'll kill you – and it's worth the hike. Although Mallyan Spout, Goathland, N Yorkshire. Mallyan Spout is a fairly narrow

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L V services 80 Martin Clancy 83 Thorley International Koi 55 Smart-Dry of York 80 SElectrics 82 TLC Gardening 55 CARPET FITTING ENTERTAINMENT Toby H Johnson 53 Ewen Carpets Fitted 47 Happy Days Hot Tubs 21 Tony H Gardening & Handyman CARPETS/FLOORING ESTATE & LETTING Service 54 Dean Rogerson 48 AGENTS Top soil 4 Sale 57 JS Woodcraft 47 Ewemove 45 York Gardens 53 CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES Ponderosa Caravan Park 45 York Groundwork Solutions 53 Bish Bash Pot 61 FASCIAS/SOFFITTS York Sawmill 56 Crazy Tykes 59 Chris Parkin Upvc 83 Yorkshire Garden Building Little Stars Day Nursery 59 Plasti-Fit 83 Services 57 Minifigs & Bricks 9 Guttering Of York 51 83 Yorkshire Lawncare Razzamataz 59 Mark Leslie Roofline 83 Your Local Garden Services 53 Polyplas 83 Your Local Garden Services 50 CHIMNEY SWEEPS Topline Property Maintenance 83 GATES/RAILINGS Lucky Sweepess 81 FINANCIAL ADVISORS Acaster Forge 51 Paul Langley Chimney Sweep 81 Pen-Life Associates Ltd 39 Metal Solutions 57 CLEANING/IRONING FIREPLACES/MULTI FUEL PVC UK 52 Hey Presto 80 STOVES SR Fabrications 55 Gareth’s Cleaning Service 80 Classic Rooms & Firesplaces 24 GUTTERING Heaney Clean 81 Focus Fireplaces 46 Rawcliffe Guttering Solutions 83 Jays Ironing Service 81 The Gas Showroom York 48 HANDYPEOPLE Kept Clean 81 FOOD & DRINK Handyman Hebdon 83 Mr and Mrs Cleaning 80 Ippuku Tea House 75 Andyman 83 RF Cleaning Services 80 PandaMami Resturant 96 Barry Benson 83 Shimmer & Shine Domestic Rose & Crown 77 Can-Be-Asked 83 Cleaning 81 Scotts fish and chips 75 Handyman Services 83 Washing Well 19 The Black Swan 74 House & Garden Handyman 83 CLOCK REPAIRS The Deramore Arms 77 Jorvik landlord 83 Mobile Clock Repairs 13 The FairFax Arms 77 My Handyman 84 COMPUTERS/WEB DESIGN The Golden Fleece 77 No Job Too Small 84 Aldwark Computers 39 The Indian Kitchen 76 Paul Linford Handyman 47,84 GF Computer Services 39 The Marcia Inn 77 RMB Building Maintenance 85 The Computer Doctor 39 The Parvin 77 HEALTH & BEAUTY We R Your IT 5 The White Swann 77 Angie Doig-Thorne 65 CURTAINS/SOFT FUNERAL SERVICES Beautycare 63 FURNISHINGS 75 Dales of Thirsk Ltd 12 Clifton Park Hospital Blinds & Curtains By Mark 65 JG Fielder & Sons 59 Fresh Dental Harrison 45 Rowley & Sons Funeral Svs 59 Hypnotherapy by David Sear 6 Carolines Curtains 45 J Rotherhams 5 Ludwiks 63 CYCLING JW Myers 61 Nicola Walker Relationships Therapy 63 Get Cycling 41 FURNITURE Northern College of DECORATORS RESTORATION C.K.W.Decorators 81 Antique Restoration 9 Acupuncture 63 44 Nuffield Health York Hospital 8 Gary Roe Painter & Decorator 81 Classic Upholstery Shhhh Hair and Beauty 64 Ray Webster Painting 81 GARAGE DOORS 62 83 Skin Doctor York S.P Essex Painter & Decorator 81 First Garage Doors 64 83 Skin Tech Clinic York Barker Brown Decorating 81 Premier Garage Doors The Minster Clinic York 65 Chapple Painting & Decorating 81 GARDEN BUILDINGS Graham Alderson-dec 81 YorBuild 57 The Orthotic Works (Previously Footcare Works) 62 Ian Knight Decorator 81 GARDENING 64 Arborwise 51 the york hearing practice J Theakstone Painting and 96 55 Turkish Hairline Decorating 81 Ascot Fencing 63 Jeff Wright 81 Astek Landscapes 54 Weekend Physiotherapy K Walton Painting & Decorating 81 Colourfence 55 JOINERY 84 Mark Warren Painting & Country Gardens 50 Paul Bartnett Joinery 84 Decorating 81 Deans Garden Centre 51 Broadleaf Joiney 84 Mr & Mrs Painting & Decorating HD Landscapes 54 Cass Joinery Lavelle Joinery 18 81 Hibiscus Gardens & Landscapes 51 Lewis Joinery 84 NYPD Painting & Decorating 81 J Farrow 51 Paul Meillam Joinery 84 Paul Masiak Decorators 81 J.Ulliott Tree Services 49 KITCHENS Richard Driscoll 81 K&S Paving 50 York Kitchens 4 Samantha Storr Painter & Lewis Tree Surgery 56 Yorkshire Fitted Kitchens 11 Decorator 81 LSQ Garden & Landscape 56 LOCKS/SECURITY/ALARMS DENTISTS Lushington Garden Buildings 52 Ryther Alarms 82 Bespoke Dentures 63 M. 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Max Car Care ltd 43 Osbaldwick Motors 42 R Walker Cars 43 The Garage Tyre & Autocare 42 Vans Wanted York 40 Wills & Ellis 1 OVEN CLEANING Cookerburra 80 Oven Diva York Ltd 80 Yorkshire Oven Cleaning 81 PEST CONTROL Active Pest Control Solutions 55 Huntcatchkill 56 Pest tec 54 PET CARE Cat Services 61 Petstay 61 Kute K9s 61 PICTURE FRAMING Steve Garnett 15 PLASTERING JM Plastering 84 Paul Hunt Plasterer 84 A.G Plastering 84 Ernie Jeffrey & Reese Plastering 84 R M Walker Plastering Services 84 PLUMBING/HEATING Chris Myers Plumbing 85 Daddys Plumbing & Leadwork 86 Joe Dallin Gas Fitting 86 Minster Plumbing & Heating 7 Minster Plumbing & Heating 9 Nunthorpe Services 85 Yorkshire Central Plumbing 86 1A Rapid Response 85 All Cisterns Go 86 BS Plumbing & Heating 86 David Kaloczi Plumbing 85 Direct Boiler Co 86 DJC Plumbing 86 Dss Drainage Solutions 85 Fensome Plumbing 85 Gideon Dale Heating 84 Haxby Plumbing 84 HC Engineering 85 Kenson Gas & Plumbing 86 Mark Cuthbert Plumbing 86 MT Plumbing 86 Pink Whale Plumbing 86 Plumbing by Jamie Thackway 86 RJB Plumbing 86 T Whitelam 86 Warmer By Winter 86 POINTING All Points 79 Grove Property Repairs 79 PRINTING/DESIGN AGK Print Design Embroidery RECRUITMENT City of York Council-Youth Support Service 92 Driver Hire York 92 ibk initiatives 92 Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine 92 Joseph Rowntree Foundation 93 Margaret Scott QA Research 92 Simpson 92 Springfield Healthcare group 92 York College (HR Dept) 92 REMOVALS/STORAGE Mr Shifter 87 Hebdon Removals 86 M.W.V. Van Services 86 Ridings Removals 87 RJL Property Services 87 The Chamber of Secrets 87 ROOFING Advanced Roofing 88 Bill Fitch Roofing Ltd 88 Elite Roofing 87 Freewarm Flat Roof systems 87 P James Roofing 88 Roofs Above 88 Able Roofing (York) 89 Bradshaws North Yorkshire 89 Future Roofs 87 Haxby Roofline 89 Ian Young Roofing 89 N Malarkey Roofing 88 Robert Emmett Roofing 88 TLC Roofing 87 SCAFFOLDING R & R Scaffolding 89 SHOPS/STORES Bed and Baby Ltd 2

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