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What’s Inside YORK AGAINST CANCER We check in with the local charity changing cancer patients’ lives in York.

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THE RECYCLE PROJECT Meet the York team turning waste into opportunity.

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WIN, WIN, WIN! • A SMEG Kettle from Herbert Todd & Sons • Tickets to The Magpie Festival and Elvington Large Model Airshow • A bouquet courtesy of Dutch Nurseries P.10

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COVER STORY Whether you want a part-time, online or evening class, York College has released its 2021/22 courses. There are professional qualifications like accounting, GCSEs and trades, and plenty of classes for enjoyment, too.

What’s Online Our home on the internet, www.yourlocallink.co.uk, is jam-packed with York events, stories you won’t find in the magazine, expanded horoscopes and free printable walks from our Walking Wanderer.

CONTENTS 10-11. Puzzles And Competitions 12-13. Horoscopes 14-15. Walking With The Wanderer 16-19. Good News 22-23. York Short Story

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Dear reader, You are currently looking at our biggest magazine since February 2020. We’ve compiled 80 glorious pages of York business, food, drink, events, gardens, homes, trades and a bumper charity feature with York Against Cancer.

It was the perfect month for us to get back to where we started from as it’s, what we like to call in the office, a ‘five-weeker.’ The weeks add up in such a way that we get five of them between our print deadlines. Time was in abundance, possibilities endless. It was going to be easy. So easy.

Of course, it never is.

Whilst I felt very much ahead of schedule and raring to go, my poor partner came down with Covid - the sort that puts you in bed for a week - so it’s isolation time, and I’m writing this from my living room.

I’ve also had a bereavement in the family this week. Jacky, my mum’s best friend and my most trusted

confidante, passed away.

We’d just been on the phone last week, tentatively organising her funeral, making plans to get her back home and catching up on gossip; there was plenty more of that to come. We thought we had months, a tiny part of me hoped that we might get Christmas.

Sadly, time doesn’t always have the same idea.

With this in mind, I want you to run into August head first. See everything you can, do everything you can, tell your loved ones how important they are.

I hope the mag inspires you, too.

It could be volunteering for YAC, publishing a book like Kate Staves on P53, or making memories with your family at the next big event.

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New friendships and associations bode well for new romantic interests, and regardless of your sex and age, there should be more than just one avenue of interest. Rather than holding out for “the impossible dream” may I suggest you grab what is available and see where it takes you. You have

a lot to prove to yourself right now (especially because of your emotional history) so this is not a time for vacillation or any kind of dithering.

Fortunately, although not flush with the ready stuff, your finances should permit a bit of extra expenditure on leisure, pleasure and entertainment –

and this is not an extravagance, but a necessary investment in your own self-worth and self-image: at the same time, especially in pursuit of finding a relationship that actually works in the long term, you need to be as open and as honest as you can about who you are, what you want, where

you’ve been and where you want to go in both the short term and long term future.

Towards the end of the month, there will be news of an ex-partner’s bad luck or misfortune, and maybe you’d be less than human if part of you didn’t think “serves you flaming well right!”

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A lovely month for lazing around and doing absolutely nothing… Unless it’s something you’ve absolutely got to do… but even then, you’ll try to put things off.

Now, this attitude may not go down too well with lovers and partners who feel that you should be doing something, but you know exactly what you’re doing… you’re resting, pondering and thinking - and that can be quite exhausting.

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I would have thought you’ll have a relatively easy and trouble-free month, in which you’ll find the energy and inspiration to explore some new ideas – albeit in your own time without any great pressure. Relationships with partners and spouses are stable, especially if you can be sympathetic towards a partner’s needs at this time. You might not be under pressure, but this is not the case for others around you.

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Like your Arian and Taurean neighbours, August provides breathing space for you to sort a few things out in your head and regain a new sense of priority and perspective. You may well come to realise that some of the things that you want at this time in your life are the things that you have already got… This enables you to relax and re-direct some of your energies.

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A hot and sticky few weeks (even if you’re living in the Arctic), caused by some of the stubborn streaks you encounter in lovers, partners and other people close to you. If you agree with them, all is well, but if you don’t (and you won’t) you’ve either got to back down, or risk rocking the boat by sticking to your guns, and damn the consequences. Frankly, I’d rock that boat!

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In some ways a difficult month because there are some decisions to be made and you won’t know what to do for the best.

You may look to partners to give you an indication of what they want to do, but they are maddeningly vague and seem to be leaving everything up to you. So, you have two choices: either you make the decisions and risk censure if they turn out to be wrong, or you kick the ball back into someone else’s court.

LIBRA 23RD SEPT - 22ND OCT There are some rather lovely inner feelings of smug self-satisfaction meandering through The House of Libra at this time – and why not? Things are falling into place just the way you hoped and planned and there is lots of attention coming your way – not from everyone, but just from the person who matters most in your life. Therefore, it’s a good time to consider long term future plans!

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Emotional issues are put on the back burner for a few weeks while you concentrate on more practical matters.

There is quite a lot happening on the job scene throughout the month, and you might have to get used to some new work routines. There could be a problem with tiredness caused by trying to do too much at once, but the tinkling of cash registers should be music to your ears.

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You’ll feel that you’ve got to get out there, make a bit of noise and sell your ideas, but just remember that there are times when “less is more” and I think you can

benefit by backing off a bit, letting other people come to you, rather than it being you who is chasing after them. Certainly, you could apply this to relationships, but the tactic is just as valid in all business and professional matters as well.

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Now one could say that this might be a boring month, but on the other hand, we could just as easily talk about stability and predictability, and after the year you’ve had so far, those commodities could be seen as precious gifts. An interesting interlude between the 18th and 22nd when financial priorities come under the microscope, and some newfound determination to improve your self-image.

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There’s the old cliché of ‘keeping up with the Joneses’ but how might you react when this particular ‘Jones’ is a member of your own family? To be sure, there may be more than just a spark of pride, but equally, there might be undercurrents of envy and resentment. Take a big breath, and one step backwards, and do not compare your own achievements with the achievements of others.

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More than a few crossed wires where communications are concerned.

Now, this could mean problems with telephones, broadband, letters going astray etc. but on a personal level “did they mean what I thought they said or didn’t they understand what I thought I’d told them?” Ummm… take a big breath, sit someone down in front of you, and let’s have a major (and very candid) clearing of the air!

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The chief feature of this easy and almost totally flat route is the usually tranquil river Derwent, the banks of which are followed for about four of the seven miles. Route finding is simple, and the paths good. Cattle may be grazing in the riverside fields north of Kexby. The walk will be impassable when the river is in flood.

Directions 1 Starting at the entrance to the car park in Stamford Bridge, take the signed footpath on the right (on the left if exiting the car park) going over the flood bank and down towards the riverside as directed by a yellow arrow. Go through a gate and continue beside the river towards the viaduct.

After the viaduct, keep right by the river to go over a ditch on a plank bridge on the edge of grassy meadows. After a metal gate, the path goes slightly left away from the river. The way ahead is then obvious, first on a stoned track then along the right edge of fields. Beyond this, the path goes between a hedge and a wooded area, crosses a stream on a concrete bridge, passes through conifer trees and then skirts a large garden on the right. Eventually, it ends at a kissing gate giving access to a road on the edge of Low Catton.

2 Turn right here to immediately go left around a bend into Low Catton (to visit the church take the path to the right at the bend). Pass the Gold Cup pub on the right and continue through the village.

Keep on the quiet road until it turns sharply left.

Here take the signed bridleway ahead on the right.

3 Follow this across an open field on a dirt track.

Where the track goes sharp right, continue ahead with a hedge to the left. Keep going as the track becomes grassy, passing through further gates with a hedge and soon, a pig farm to the left. Keep ahead at a further gate, now with a hedge on the right, to reach the main road.

4 Go right on the pavement soon coming to the bridge over the river. Immediately over the bridge, look for a signed footpath on the right by the East Riding sign. Take this path, initially through tall vegetation, dropping down to the riverside.

For the next three miles, the route follows the river on the right passing through a series of metal gates, some guarding bridges over ditches. About halfway along this stretch, there’s a stone bridge over a ditch in a hollow with a step over metal rails. When the houses of Stamford Bridge become visible across the river on the right the route passes through an area of rougher vegetation. Soon after this, there’s another stone-built bridge after which there’s a fenced path as the viaduct is again approached.

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Getting there The recommended starting point is Stamford Bridge.

The village is eight miles east of York on the A166.

The main car park is immediately on the right after crossing the river bridge. The walk can also be started from Kexby where there’s limited parking off the main road to the right by the old bridge. Bus no. 10 from the railway station and city centre runs to Stamford Bridge every 30 minutes (less frequently on Sunday).

Alight at the square. Buses 45, 46, X46 and X47 stop at Kexby Bridge.

Refreshments There are several options in the centre of Stamford Bridge including two pubs, a wine bar and a café. Low Catton has the Gold Cup pub.

What to see The normally sedate river and its wildlife is the main attraction. Birds spotted when the route was checked include kingfisher, reed warbler, egret and yellowhammer. Stamford Bridge is a busy village mainly famous for the eleventh-century battle. The now redundant railway viaduct is a popular walking and cycle route and affords good views over the river and surrounding countryside. Straggling Low Catton village has an ancient church in a secluded spot near the river.

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5 Once under the viaduct do not continue alongside the river but go left on a path paralleling the old railway embankment to the left (for a slightly shorter return to Stamford Bridge keep on by the river). After about 150 metres climb the wooden steps set in the bank on the left to reach the tarmac cycle track. Here turn left, crossing the viaduct high above the river. Keep on through the old station to come to a road. Turn left here passing the school and church on the right. Follow the road as it bends left to arrive at the square in the centre of Stamford Bridge.

Turn left to return to the bus stop and car park.

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Neither the walk author nor Your Local Link can accept any responsibility for errors or omissions.

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Scouting opportunities for young people with additional needs After a year of Zoom sessions, face-to-face Scout Group meetings are back on.

Holgate Scout Group’s All 4 One Section, which provides Scouting opportunities to young people aged 11-25 with special needs, is welcoming new members.

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Haxby and Wigginton U3A, which runs social events and activities for people in their ‘third age,’ is running a series of monthly Zoom presentations on Friday afternoons for all

members instead of its usual meeting in Wigginton Recreation Hall.

The range of topics is wide and there is a chance to ask questions and chat afterwards. To find out more about this and other virtual activities, visit www.hawu3a.org

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Penny Foster, Naomi Foster, Jude Partridge, Joshua Jude Partridge, the Allcock, Kat Allcock and Charlie Allcock.

Section leader, said: “Everyone is All 4 One is attached to Holgate welcome, whatever Scout Group, and follows the same their needs. Most of our current rules and guidance, although in a less members have learning disabilities. formal way. Scouting brings together We aim to offer the full Scouting young people (male and female) to experience to our members regardless build friendships, understanding and of learning or physical disability. We tailor our programme to ensure it meets resilience. Scouts Groups take part in social action, giving young people each individual’s needs. This week the opportunity to improve the lives of we have been making containers to people and the environment around plant herbs. Favourite activities we are them. looking forward to are: hiking, water sports and camping.”

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York Rotary is putting on a host of ‘Legendary Cheese Lunches’ to thank the hundreds of volunteers who helped vaccinate over 300,000 people at Askham Bar Vaccination Centre.

Each current volunteer has Members of York rotary volunteering at vaccination sites been invited to attend, with a partner, in small groups on separate dates.

The RaVE will be a socially distanced a debt of gratitude and we are sure garden lunch hosted by Rotarians Diana that others will wish to join York Rotary in and Nigel Naish. Until she retired, saying thank you!”

Diana was a very well known York York Rotary will not be the only caterer, and guests will be served one organisation in the City to wish to of her ‘Legendary Cheese Lunches,’ as pay tribute to the volunteers, and to others have described it. that end other businesses, groups Many ex-volunteers have now returned and individuals are being invited to work but are very much invited, if this to ‘sponsor a York RaVE Lunch’ by is you, please email: diananaish@gmail. going to the following link: https:// com for an invitation . www.yorkrotary.co.uk/rotary-andA spokesperson for York Rotary said: volunteer-event “The entire City owes these volunteers

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THE RECYCLE PROJECT Meet the team turning waste into opportunity in York.

An eco-conscious team in York have started a new not-for-profit business to reduce waste and enable the local community to do the same.

The Recycle Project, which opened its first store at Yorvale Business Park in Layerthorpe last month, intercepts furniture and household items headed for landfill. The team then sell the items and run community workshops from the profit.

The aim is to provide a safe, inclusive space to learn new skills and meet new friends whilst reducing waste along the way.

The project started in 2020 during the pandemic, but has been a long time coming, explains CEO Bradley Mulhearn: “It started with the bike shop (Recycle York), we started recycling bikes ten years ago, and through that and being in contact with household waste sites, it progressed from there.

We were looking to open a premise last year but with lockdown, we put it on hold. We have been collecting items and turning them around already, but we waited until June - until things opened up properly - to open these premises here.

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what they feel we could be doing better. help with the day-to-day running of the household waste sites across North We haven’t finalised how we will set it store. They would particularly like to hear Yorkshire. We travel as far up as up, but we want to hear from people from anyone with art and craft skills that Stokesley, the East Coast, Scarborough might be able to spare a couple of hours who are interested in getting involved.” and Whitby. We travel quite far. We’re a week for a workshop. regional like. We do get donations from If you’d like to enquire about the And what about future plans? Olly the public too, and we encourage it. If workshops, email workshops@ Hopwood explains: “We’re looking into people want to bring us their stuff, that’s therecycleprojectcic.com, visit setting up a focus group and running great. We’re currently doing over 20 www.therecycleprojectcic.com a committee. Basically, we want to tonnes a month.” or call 01904 421894. hear from people in the community and Anyone can shop at The Recycle Project, gauge with them and anyone can take advantage of the workshops, which run on a pay as you feel basis.

Bradley explains: “We’ve launched with twelve workshops. As we go, we’ll see what works and what doesn’t.

We’ve got arts and crafts, pallet workshops - that one’s getting booked up the quickest, we’ve got furniture upcycling, making hooks out of old spanners and golf clubs. we’ve tried to cater for everybody.”

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SHORT STORY Introducing York Wordsmiths… The local group formed over ten years ago through an evening class taught by Pat Borthwick but continued long after the lessons finished. Now the group meet for tea and cake, and more recently over Zoom, to set writing tasks and critique each others’ work. Each month we’ll be sharing a short story or poem by one of their writers.

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NEW TRICKS Ripped trousers, that's all it was. But the postman didn't see it that way. Anyway, I've been moved to the country.

Seconded to a farm. All part of a new

of creative writing. He also inhabits two very different worlds: Medical Ethics and Wine. He lectures in one and runs a wine club in the other.

They both provide him with endless material for his writing.

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And it's not a bad job, as jobs go.

Especially if you like the great outdoors.

Wide-open spaces. Room to roam.

And I can race about as much as I want.

The job comes with a flock of fifty sheep, but there are certain responsibilities. For a start, there’s a ten-month training package thrown into the deal.

Chasing wayward sheep is definitely frowned on.

They have to be mustered.

And talking of sheep, they’re not the brightest of God’s animals.

Only just having the edge on

headless chickens.

I’ve learnt that with quick bursts of speed you can soon round them up and nudge them towards the pen.

Play my cards right and I could be on herding duties in a few months.

But there's always one. Only this morning I had to pursue a lamb that had broken away from the flock. And then a strange thing happened. For a moment time stood still. There I was, lying in the warmth of the farm kitchen, on my blanket next to the Aga. The family all seated round the table and a mouth-watering aroma of gravy. And mint sauce. Seconds later I’m back in the field and driving the flock through the gate. What’s that all about?

The job does come with some perks.

Two good meals a day and a bijou residence thrown in for good measure.

A stylish clapboard kennel, that wouldn't look out of place in New England. A bit draughty but keeps out the rain. And you can keep an eye on the flock from a sheltered distance. There's none of that shepherds watching their flocks by night stuff these days. And no wolves either.

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Shame that stretching Lycra is nowhere near as satisfying as the sound of ripping trousers.

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This month, our resident sports writer and York City F. C. fan, Simon Pattinson, is happy with the new signings.

It's been a busy month as preparations for the brand new season at the new stadium get underway this summer, with a host of new signings coming to the club. The most notable of those in that time is the welcome return of Clayton Donaldson. For me, he's a player who, I know I'm not alone in saying, was a proper favourite of mine during my time supporting the club. I know that many of the older fans will remember some of our true greats of this club, from the likes of John Byrne and the ultimate Keith Walwyn, but during these years that I have been going, he was certainly a player that excited you from the moment he joined the club. He was electrifying, with pace to burn and a real joy to watch, getting everyone off their seats and most importantly: he scored goals.

Since he left the club, he's played for some great league clubs and scored goals everywhere he's been. To welcome him back where his career started is something that I think has excited a lot of fans. Of course, there are definitely some reservations about the signing as you look at his age. He

is 37 now, and I am sure he won't be that same player we all remember him as, but on the upside, it seems his fitness is in great condition and will be a powerful addition to the frontline.

Alongside him, other recent signings Kurt Willoughby and Jason Gilchrist make for an exciting attack with no excuse for getting those much-needed goals we have lacked in recent times.

As exciting as it is to have these signings and the chance of finally being able to go to the football again, I think it will certainly be strange to be going up to the LNER for the first time for many fans next season. It's important that the club gets off to a good start in this coming season, and with a rise in the price of tickets, I think some fans may have to think twice about games they get to in the coming season. There has been great support so far with the season tickets, but it feels that they may have missed a trick in offering various incentives for some who may not be able to afford the increased prices for the new season. Monthly instalments being an obvious example and

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In other City-related news, it was a great evening at Haxby Sports Bar with my predecessor Dan Tait and the rest of the Hospital Ball team putting on a fine night with former City player Richard Brodie. We heard various tales from his time at the club and his time in football.

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A thirteen-year-old karting star returned from his latest international race meeting in Germany, commanding third place in the FIA Karting Academy Trophy.

Bart Harrison, who lives in Nunnington near York, was chosen by Motorsport UK as the UK’s only representative in the fiercely contested academy championships which brings together over 50 of the world’s top young drivers, aged between 12 and 14, to compete in three meetings across Europe.

During the pandemic, the pressure of homeschooling and lack of practice time on the track with his team colleagues at Lincolnshirebased Mick Barrett Racing has hampered preparations.

But, despite the challenges, Bart is happy with his overall performance in Germany.

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YORK COLLEGE Whether you want a short, part-time, online or evening class, York College is a great place to study. Professional qualifications cover accounting, beauty, counselling, GCSEs and trades, while there are also plenty of courses to take for enjoyment including dressmaking, photography and printmaking.

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TREEMENDOUS YORK This voluntary, notfor-profit group has planted over 40,000 trees and 2,500m of hedgerow trees to date. They also share great pics of trees in York. @TreemendousYork

WHEELY GOOD NEWS You know those fun-looking e-scooters you've seen dotted across the city centre? We're getting to keep them for a while longer.

That's because City of York Council has agreed to extend the e-scooter trial in York for a further six months as part of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) micro-mobility trial with TIER Mobility.

This extension will provide extra time for all trial areas to reach expected capacity of e-scooters as restrictions continue to ease. In addition, the extended period will allow for the DfT to gather additional data to inform future legislation.

Since the service went live in York, around 10,000 unique riders have made almost 40,000 trips around the city using a TIER e-scooter or e-bike, covering over 140,000 miles.

The six-month extension of the trial is also accompanied by an expansion of the maximum number of e-scooters now permitted in the city, following the

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successful take-up of the service.

The maximum number has been raised from 700 to 1,000 to ensure growing demand for the service is met, covering more than 45 parking areas across York.

Andy D’Agorne, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Transport said: “Empowering residents and visitors to get around sustainably means providing a broad variety of sustainable, safe and convenient options to get about the city. The extension and expansion of e-scooter and e-bike provision in York is offering just that: more options for green travel around the city that so far, thousands of residents and visitors have experienced and enjoyed.”

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Charity Special It’s been a difficult 18 months for everyone, and charities have been hit especially hard.

This month we are catching up with the York-based charity York Against Cancer. The charity is well known in York and across North and East

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Throughout the pandemic they have not stopped; adapting services to fit with ever-changing government guidelines whilst helping as many local people as possible.

We’re extremely proud to be featuring York Against Cancer and thank them for the invaluable help and support that they offer others. Join us, as we find out what they have been up to…

An update from York Against Cancer HQ During the last 18 months, it’s been all hands on deck with staff, volunteers and trustees working tirelessly to progress two exciting projects at York Against Cancer.

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YAC’s new home at the LNER Community Stadium York Against Cancer has ambitious plans to expand, and relocating to a larger office space is just the beginning.

Julie Russell, Charity Manager said: “It is a massive step forward that will put us in front of a brand-new audience and give us a springboard into the future.

“We’ll have great visibility that we hope will bring us new customers, supporters, fundraisers and volunteers, and we’ll be able to get the word out that we are the go-to place for people to turn to when they most need help.”

The York-based charity provides practical help and support for

patients and their families living with cancer in York and North Yorkshire.

The support includes vital research and education to prevent and cure cancer in the future as well as funding services at the Cancer Care Centre at York Hospital, a minibus service to St. James’s Hospital and two seaside holiday homes in Whitby and Filey for patients and their families to take a break.

The new office space at the LNER Community Stadium was the perfect fit for York Against Cancer – Yorkbased, community-focused and working alongside other charities and businesses with a shared ethos and focus on health and wellness.

The new on-site shop is open daily 10am – 4.30pm Tuesday to Saturday, located next to the entrance of the Better Leisure Centre, Kathryn Avenue, Huntington, York, YO32 9AF. The shop sells a range of designer cards for all occasions as well as quirky gifts and lifestyle accessories.

The shop is managed by wonderful volunteers and 100% of profits are

re-invested back into York Against Cancer to fund lifesaving research, care and support for local people affected by cancer.

The York Against Cancer retail store is now online at www. yorkagainstcancer.org.uk/shop.

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New website York Against Cancer has launched a re-designed and easy to navigate website that provides a wealth of information and helpful links for local people affected by cancer to learn more and access support.

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Have a look at www. yorkagainstcancer.org.uk to learn more about the charity, how they help local people affected by cancer and how to get involved.

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Why volunteers are important to York Against Cancer Volunteering is a fantastic way to get out and about, network and meet new people. Knowing you’re helping the local community is very rewarding and in the case of YAC, the funds you raise contribute to lifesaving research, education and awareness and cancer care.

The York Against Cancer team is renowned for services to volunteering.

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Whether you’re retired, studying or just have a few spare hours a week, your help will always be appreciated. Volunteering may even boost your career

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Contributions from volunteers have helped YAC to: • Fund a £700k mobile chemotherapy unit for York and Scarborough residents • Fight skin cancer with dermatoscope investment • Continue funding research into bladder cancer • Provide daily minibus transport to St. James’s hospital in Leeds for radiotherapy treatments • Provide luxury respite breaks to 200 cancer patients and their families annually Join the YAC team of volunteers today. Call 01904 764466 or email office@yorkagainstcancer. org.uk.

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Back to the start Everything in life starts from nothing.

A simple idea can hatch into an international retail chain, and a few notes scribbled on a piece of paper can turn into a number one hit single.

York Against Cancer, the local charity that’s raised over £15 million since its launch in 1987, started in a very similar way.

It’s thanks to three men that we have access to the wonderful work of York Against Cancer: Professor Steve Leveson, surgeon John Craven, and Dr Colin Garner. When surgeon Professor Leveson, whose background was in cancer research, decided to use his knowledge to help improve the lives of cancer patients in York, he joined forces with fellow surgeon John and university researcher Dr Garner.

Public funding in the 80s wasn’t easy to get, much like today, so our trio worked hard to raise money – even approaching big names such as Dame Judi Dench, who agreed to be Patron, and previous Mayor of York Jack Birch, who became the charity’s first Chairman. Eventually the first £60,000 target was hit and York Against Cancer was born.

In 1989, the charity appointed its first specialist oncology nurse in a bid to improve chemotherapy care, and more nurses continued to be appointed following this. In 1997, after ten years of hard work and determination, a £100,000 public fundraising appeal saw the dream of a cancer care centre within York Hospital become reality.

The Cancer Care Centre, run by funded staff, offers an array of support to cancer patients. It’s not just about providing information – the Centre also offers wellbeing, therapy and support initiatives such as hair loss help, art, and Look Good, Feel Better sessions.

The year 2007 saw the launch of York Against Cancer’s fantastic minibus service, providing patients with complimentary transport to and from their radiotherapy treatment at St James’ Hospital in Leeds. A replacement minibus was funded in 2014/5, providing longevity for the service.

While all this was happening, wheelchairs were being bought for

York Hospital car park; a family support worker, health care assistants and administrators were funded for the Cancer Care Centre; and the York Against Cancer shop opened inside York Hospital.

For the charity’s silver anniversary, a luxury respite apartment in Whitby was introduced – offering free short breaks to cancer patients and their families. This initiative was so popular that in their 30th year, York Against Cancer opened a second respite property – this time in Filey.

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If you’ve no greenhouse space, The reason for this, of course, is that basil is a herb that’ll do reasonably basil needs warmth not just to thrive but well indoors in pots or containers. A to survive. As it’s not winter, hardy basil sunny, south-facing spot is essential, has to be treated as an annual that is as is regular watering and occasional started afresh each year, either from seed or bought in plantlets. Even then, it feeding.

I usually start the first basil needs warm summer in early April. Four to weather. In cooler six seeds are sown wet spells, especially A sunny, if grown outside, it’ll south-facing spot into cell module trays (small pots will sulk, producing fewer is essential, as is and poorer quality regular watering do just as well) and germinated at about leaves. and occasional 20ºC. Once the Because basil likes to feeding. seedlings are up, they be cossetted, I prefer are left to grow as a to grow it undercover in cluster, mollycoddled if the weather a greenhouse or polytunnel. is cool in a heated greenhouse. By As well as weather protection, this mid-May, they’re large enough to helps produce cleaner leaves free be planted into two-litre pots. These from mud splatter and reduces the risk will provide the first modest harvest a of slug nibbling. It also means basil few weeks later. Sowings for follow can be picked over a longer season. on crops are made at two to threeGrown outside, you’ll be lucky to get week intervals until the end of July. much of a harvest before early July These are started in the same way but (possibly earlier if you buy expensive planted directly into the greenhouse well-developed plants from a garden

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Growing in the soil means less watering and no feeding is required. It also, generally, gives stronger plants as well as a longer cropping period.

The reason for sowing fresh batches of basil at intervals is that eventually, even if the leading shoots are regularly nipped off, basil will start to produce a flower head. Once it does, the quantity and quality of leaves will decline.

Indeed leaves from a flowered plant have a slightly bitter tang. However you grow it, inside or out, if you want quality basil all summer long more than one batch of plants is required.

My favourite variety of basil is Sweet Genovese, a variety originating in Liguria and commonly used for making pesto. Apart from a few other Italian varieties like Neapolitan, I don’t usually grow the many other types available such as Thai, cinnamon, purple or lemon. These seem neither as flavoursome nor as good growers as the Italian types. From what I’ve seen, this is particularly likely to be the case if you grow outside. Where conditions are likely to be tricky Sweet Genovese and similar varieties are most likely to ensure success.

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Professional physiotherapy service comes to York We are delighted to announce the opening of our new physiotherapy clinic at 169 Holgate Road in York on Monday 2nd August.

Sano Physiotherapy Ltd’s new physiotherapy clinic in York is our 10th clinic site in Yorkshire and the 35th site across the company’s estate and is opening following a period of significant growth that has been facilitated by bringing the highest quality physiotherapy services to local people without the need for lengthy NHS waiting lists.

Established in Leeds in 2010, Sano Physiotherapy Ltd has grown from a single treatment room in a gym to delivering over 4,000 physiotherapy appointments per week from its accessible high street clinic sites. We pride ourselves on rapid access to expert clinical care and improving quality of life for our patients and this is supported by over one thousand 5* Google reviews.

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As well as offering best-in-class private physiotherapy, Sano delivers NHS contracts throughout the county and works with some of the UK’s leading brands such as ASDA, Haribo, Polypipe, Bakkavor and B&Q to keep their workforces healthy and injury free. We are also the exclusive physiotherapy provider to multiple local authorities and sports clubs in the area from grass roots to elite level.

Our new clinic on Holgate Road in York will provide fast access to specialist ‘hands on’ physiotherapy and help to reduce the considerable pressure on local NHS services.

We are ready to welcome new patients to our clinic!

Services we offer: •Physiotherapy - A thorough assessment will provide you with all the information you need about your injury or physical condition so that you understand its cause and how it can be managed effectively. As well as providing ‘hands on’ treatment, our therapists will prescribe a bespoke home exercise programme to supplement the treatment you receive in clinic

•Sports and remedial massage - Sports massage involves mobilising and manipulating the bodies soft tissue and myofascial structures. Sports massages were originally developed for athletes to prevent and relieve injuries that can manifest after repeated strenuous physical activity or injury however any individual can gain physiological and psychological benefits from receiving sports massage therapy.

•Sports injury management and Shockwave therapy – Physiotherapy can help in preventing, diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating sports related and musculoskeletal injuries.

A common treatment used for certain sports injuries is called ‘Shockwave Therapy’ by a special machine and we offer this treatment at our York clinic.

This is a non-invasive treatment that uses shockwaves which pass through soft tissues to stimulate cells around the injured area increase blood circulation and subsequently speed up healing.

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This mini suburban adventure is perfect for energetic little ones. Pass calm water, take on the dirt bike track and tackle a climbing boulder.

This is a lovely route for kids that are using balance bikes. There will need to be careful roadside supervision while you travel from Rawcliffe Lake to Rawcliffe Park.

Start at Rawcliffe Lake, which can be accessed from Oakdale Road.

It’s a great fishing spot with plenty of ducks and geese pecking at your toes to be fed!

Head towards Rawcliffee Pavilion, then go down St. Mark’s Grove all the way to Shipton Road.

You’ll get to Rawcliffe country park after a 20-minute walk. The country park has a climbing boulder and pump tracks. Look out for the routes shown with one dot - these are the beginner level tracks (there are two).

At the end of the path, you’ll end up on Rawcliffe Ings and the River Ouse, head over to the grassy bank for a picnic before looping back round to Rawcliffe Lake.

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They can help you gain the know-how, self-belief and skills you need to move forwards. From counselling and personal development to financial aid and help with Maths and English, Action Towards Inclusion could be your ticket to future success.

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Dreams in a jar A York mum is celebrating after publishing her first-ever children’s book last month called Dreams in a Jar. Kate Staves, who lives in Holgate, says the pandemic pushed her into making her dream a reality: “When the pandemic happened I decided I was going to make my dream of publishing a children's book a reality no matter what, it really put everything in perspective and gave me the push I needed to make it happen!”

The book, Dreams in a Jar, is a picture book about a little girl who travels through the world of dreams, collecting trinkets and souvenirs to keep forever in a special jar under her bed. It’s beautifully illustrated

by Karen Bunting.

Kate, 33, enjoyed a career in mental health before starting her family. She can be spotted around York browsing bookshops with her two daughters and dining out as much as possible.

If you’d like to keep up to date with Kate on Instagram, follow her account @ever.after.with.kids or buy the book on Amazon.

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A mental health provider in York has moved all of its services for young people to a new site in Strensall. For the first time, all of The Retreat’s therapy and assessment services for children and young people will be provided in a dedicated site: The Retreat at Charles Court. We found out more in time for its opening...

What is The Retreat?

We are a mental health provider, passionate about supporting people of all ages to live well. We’ve been providing mental health services for over 200 years. We offer expert therapy, assessment and support, providing tailored care which is personalised, effective and evidence-based.

What services does The Retreat offer?

If you are worried about a child or young person’s mental health or wellbeing, The Retreat at Charles Court can help. We provide a range of services for children and young people ages 2-17 years and their families or carers. We can help with: •Autism Assessments •Sensory Integration Assessments •Anxiety •Depression or low mood •Traumatic experiences •Relationship difficulties •Bereavement •Eating difficulties •Confidence or self-esteem issues •Stress •Panic attacks •Sleeping difficulties • Any issue related to wellbeing

The Retreat also provides mental health and neurodevelopmental services for adults (18+) from our sites on Heslington Road York, Manchester and through our online offering.

Who will I see?

Our diagnostic assessment and therapy services for children and young people are delivered by a highly-skilled multidisciplinary team of clinicians including child psychotherapists, clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists and paediatric occupational therapists. All of our therapists are highly trained, accredited and experienced and use techniques such as, talking therapy, play therapy, drama therapy, art therapy and music therapy.

What do services cost?

Details of fees can be found on our website, including our initial assessment and therapy session costs. We’re a not-for-profit organisation and proud to work with the NHS to deliver some of our services. We would love to hear from you to discuss your needs.

Do you have a spare few hours a week? Can you help to support older people? A local charity that helps York residents aged 50 and over, is running an open day for prospective volunteers. If you’re passionate about older peoples issues, like helping to right wrongs and are a good listener, OCAY would love to hear from you.

Book a place to find out about volunteering roles on Thursday 26th August between 1.30 and 3.30pm.

Call 01904 676200. The open day is at The Priory Street Centre, York, YO1 6ET.

How can I access services?

Appointments can be offered either face to face at any of The Retreat’s premises, or remotely via video consultation.

You can find out more information about all the services The Retreat offers and how to refer yourself on our website, which is www.theretreatyork.org. uk. You can talk to one of our Specialist Administrators, the number is 01904 412 551 (option 3 for Services for Children and Young People). Or you can email us to discuss your needs at info@ theretreatyork.org.uk.

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Who would manage your health or financial affairs if you were unable to?

At Age UK York, we can prepare your Lasting Power of Attorney to ensure that someone you trust can make decisions for you if you are no longer able.

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FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE

If you’re looking for things to do with kids, York Leisure Centre at the York Stadium Leisure Complex at Monks Cross has a great range of activities guaranteed to turn up the fun. From junior gym, swimming, racquet sports and clip ‘n climb, the whole family will enjoy the great range of fun and affordable activities.

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Book your FREE consultation on 01904 789152 or visit www.WindmillOrthodonticsYork.co.uk

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guest artist in the tearooms in Joanna Lisowiec. Her detailed and vibrant drawings, linocuts and paintings are often inspired by birds. Check ahead of visiting for opening times. Visit stillingfleetlodgenurseries.co.uk. // UNTIL 5th September

// THROUGHOUT AUGUST 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY, Kentmere House Gallery.

The home gallery is celebrating 30 years in business this month. Jack Hellewell 1920-2000 was one of the first artists to show at the gallery and his work continues to be strongly in demand, some of which, will be on show. Visit www.kentmerehouse.co.uk.

ART IN THE TEAROOM, Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens. August’s

ALICE’S ENCHANTED WONDERLAND, Mother Shipton’s Cave. Kids will find Mother Shipton’s Cave curiouser and curiouser this summer as they explore an adventure trail with intricate scenes inspired by the classic children’s story.

Visit mothershipton.co.uk. // UNTIL 5th September THE GREAT RYEDALE MAZE, Sherburn. Between the Yorkshire Dragon Maze, Mini Maze, a vintage funfair, Football Darts and a Big Top with live entertainment, there’s no doubt that the kids will be kept busy this summer at The Great Ryedale Maze.

There will also be a range of hot and

ELVINGTON LARGE MODEL AIRSHOW // 7-8 AUGUST cold food and drinks to cater for all tastes, served from the Cabin Café. // UNTIL 5TH SEPTEMBER MAIZE MAZE AND SUMMER FUN, Sledmere House.

Explore four acres of maize maze and help farmer Cobb with his conservation checklist. Learn about bugs, beetles and butterflies and how they keep the countryside thriving. There’s also Frisbee golf, sandpits and designated picnic areas to enjoy on the day. Visit sledmerehouse.com. // UNTIL 6th September YORK MAZE, Elvington.

York Maze returns for its 2021 summer season, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Mr. Men and Little Miss.

Navigate your way through the maize maze, take a trip on the Crowmania tractor-trailer ride or take on the Cobstacle course. Visit yorkmaze.com.

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// 7th August BUBBLE RUSH, Knavesmire, York.

Run through colourful foamy bubble stations in aid of Marie Curie in this pushchair and wheelchair friendly 5k.

Running not essential. Visit bubble-rush. com/york-2. // 7th-8th August ELVINGTON LARGE MODEL AIRSHOW 2021, Elvington Airfield. The biggest model airshow in the north returns for two days with a BBMF flyover and none-stop flying

CELEBRATING AVIATION.

YORKSHIRE’S GREATEST INVENTION! DISCOVER 170 YEARS OF FLIGHT AT YORKSHIRE’S MUST-SEE MUSEUM.

TO HONOUR, EDUCATE, INSPIRE. HOME OF THE ALLIED AIR FORCES MEMORIAL. Halifax Way, Elvington, York YO41 4AU. Tel: 01904 608595 Accredited museum No.66. Registered Charity 516766

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displays over three model flying areas.

See model planes that you won’t see anywhere else, like the giant Lockheed Constellation with a 21 ft wingspan.

Visit www.largemodelassociation. com to book your tickets. // 7th-8th August THE GREAT ANTIQUES AND VINTAGE FAIR, Wetherby Racecourse. Join professional dealers, collectors and antique enthusiasts at this indoor and outdoor event. There will be antique furniture, pictures, ceramics, glass, silver, jewellery, clocks and many more collectables. Visit jaguarfairs.com.

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ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, Burnby Hall, Gardens and Museum. 6.30pm.

Grab your picnic rugs and head down the rabbit hole with Chapterhouse Theatre Company for a new production of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland set in Burnby Hall Gardens. Children are invited to dress up in their favourite Wonderland costumes and join a parade during the show. Visit burnbyhallgardens.com.

CINDERELLA ON ICE. Join threetime champion of Dancing On Ice, Dan Whiston for the brand new multi-millionpound extravaganza, Cinderella on Ice. Rawcliffe Park will be transformed into a giant ice rink for families to revisit the age-old tale of Cinderella, with the ugly Step Sisters, the Fairy Godmother and all of our favourite characters, all choreographed on ice.

YORKSHIRE BALLOON FIESTA, York Racecourse. The four-day festival will be jam-packed full of hot air balloons, children’s entertainment, live music, a funfair and plenty of food and drink for the whole family.

// 19th - 22nd AUGUST TRIBFEST, Sledmere House.

Summer’s biggest tribute band music festival returns to Sledmere House for a weekend of affordable family fun. Look forward to performances from Meet Loaf, The Kopykat Killers, Oasis Maybe and ABBA Revival. To book tickets, visit tribfest.co.uk. // 20th - 22nd August

// 14th August // 8th August SmART TEAM ART FAIR, York Racecourse. Join Southbank’s Small Artistic Revolution Together for a day of art and music with local artists, local produce and paintings up for sale.

There will be music from Minster Uke Band and with special guest the Lord Mayor opening the event. Proceeds raised go to St Leonard’s Hospice, Home Leone and the Yorkshire Animal Shelter.

THE MAGPIES FESTIVAL, Sutton Park Stately Home. Run by Yorkshirebased transatlantic folk band, The Magpies, this brand new, family friendly music festival will be putting on some of the UK’s finest folk, acoustic and americana musicians. Everything from food and drink down to the stage will be provided by independent local businesses, with the bar supplied by Malton-based brewery Brass Castle.

Visit themagpiefestival.co.uk.

ANTIQUES AND FINE ART FAIR, Doubletree by Hilton, Harrogate. Join nationally known dealers exhibiting a wide range of furniture, silver, jewellery, paintings, sculpture, glass, porcelain, antique books and prints, mirrors and many decorative items for your home. Visit www.gallowayfairs.co.uk. // 27th & 28th August BEER, PROSECCO AND LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL, The Black Horse, Wigginton. An all-day familyfriendly festival with live music, 10 real ales and ciders, a gin bar and a BBQ! Tickets are £5 and kids go free.

Visit www.blackhorseinnwigginton.co.uk.

// 28th-30th POPPLETON ARTISTS EXHIBITION AND SALE. Tithe Barn, Nether Poppleton. Peruse and purchase artwork from Poppleton’s talented artists. There’s free parking, and it’s free entry.

BEETLEFEST, Beetle Bank Farm. This bank holiday family camping weekend is set to be a lot of fun. As well as the chance to meet all of the farm animals, kids can jump around on an inflatable assault course, go stargazing with York Astronomical Society and have a laugh with Professor Dan, the children’s entertainer.

MALTON FOOD LOVERS FESTIVAL, Malton. Take a trip to Prue Leith’s favourite foodie town, Malton, and immerse yourself in one of Yorkshire’s friendliest food communities at this free event. Expect artisan stalls, street food, talks, tastings, celebrity chefs, demos, festival bar, live music and much more! Visit www.maltonyorkshire.co.uk. // 29th August OPEN AIR CINEMA, Carlton Towers. An alfresco day of films in

FRIDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2021 TO SUNDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2021

The Castle Howard Dog Festival Save the date! The Castle Howard Dog Festival will return to our Gardens in September, bigger and better than ever before. With plenty to entertain all the family, and of course our canine visitors too, join us for a packed programme of dog themed events. More information available soon at www.castlehoward.co.uk Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA

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together with weekly crafts and the opportunity to learn about different cultures. Visit www.yren.co.uk.

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REGULAR EVENTS

// Every Friday QUILTING AFTERNOONS WITH LYNN HILLIER, The Viking Loom. An informal afternoon of creative stitching from 12.30-3.30pm.

Bring your own project and get advice and guidance from an experienced tutor. Visit vikingloom.co.uk for more information. // EVERY SATURDAY YORK RIVER ART MARKET, Dame Judi Dench Walk. Situated at the central and beautiful riverside location of Dame Judi Dench Walk, art lovers can soak in the relaxing atmosphere and browse the art of over 30 artists. // EVERY SUNDAY

// EVERY WEDNESDAY FRIENDSHIP GROUP, St Aelred’s Community Centre, Tang Hall, 1-3pm.

Join the York Racial Equality Network at this regular meet up that aims to combat isolation and bring communities

Open daily 10am 5pm

WIGGINTON CAR BOOT, Home Farm, Wigginton. The classic Wigginton Car Boot Sale is on every Sunday, weather permitting. Cars cost £8 and vans are £9, with additional trailers at £2 extra. Public admission is £1 with

CASTLE HOWARD toilets and refreshments available. Call 01904 768463 for more information. // EVERY DAY AVG FREE YORK TOUR, William Etty Statue, York Art Gallery. The Association of Voluntary Guides to the City of York (AVG) is now in its 70th year of conducting FREE Walking Tours twice a day around some of the historic parts of York. Book in advance at www. avgyork.co.uk.

BEETLE BANK OPEN FARM, Moor Lane, Murton.

Meet pygmy hedhehogs, rheas, turkeys and goats, walk around the grounds and play to your heart’s content on the play area and bouncy castle. There are plenty of refreshments for the grown ups, too. Visit beetlebankopenfarm.co.uk.

CASTLE HOWARD. Marvel at the palace which took over 100 years to complete, wander through

the manicured gardens, play at Skelf Island, and take souvenirs home with you from The Farm Shop and Garden Centre. Pre-booking is recommended.

Visit castlehoward.co.uk.

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the parklands of Carlton Towers.

Choose from Aladdin at lunchtime, or cult classic, Top Gun, in the evening.

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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.

JORVIK VIKING CENTRE, Coppergate. Discover the Original

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Viking Encounter! Enjoy the worldfamous ride experience with the sights, sounds and smells of the Viking Age, as well as getting up close to the 1000-year-old artefacts and interacting with our friendly real-life Vikings.

Visit www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk.

in your life, then you need to go to The York Dungeon. Never before has history been so entertaining – and terrifying. Visit www.thedungeons.com/ york.

JORVIK DIG, St Saviourgate.

Reopens on 17th May. Head down to DIG on St Saviourgate where your little ones can experience a real hands-on archaeological adventure! Visit www. digyork.com for more information.

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY, Pickering. Travel from Pickering, through Goathland, and onto Whitby on classic steam trains and see a different side of Yorkshire's beautiful scenery. Visit www.nymr.co.uk.

THE YO1 BEACH CLUB, Tower Gardens. Transport yourself to a beachy paradise on the side of the River Ouse and enjoy ice cream, drinks and bbq treats. Free entry. Visit www. yo1beachclub.co.uk THE YORK DUNGEON, Clifford Street. If you enjoy a bit of mild peril

WHITE ROSE YORK TOURS, meet at the west entrance to York Minster, 11am and 3pm (also 1pm Friday and Saturday). Take a free history tour of the city centre. Visit www. whiteroseyork.com or call 07792 207679.

YORK GOLF RANGE, Towthorpe Moor Lane, near Strensall. Set in the peaceful countryside, enjoy a game of crazy golf, sharpen your skills on the driving range, kick your way through foot golf or take on the nine hole golf course. Visit yorkgolfrange.com.

YORK LEISURE CENTRE York Leisure Centre at the York Stadium Leisure Complex at Monks Cross has a great range of activities guaranteed to turn up the fun. From the junior gym, swimming, racquet sports, and clip ‘n climb, the whole family will enjoy the range of fun and affordable activities.

Visit better.org.uk/york-lc.

YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM. Elvington. Did you know that the first-ever aeroplane was invented in Yorkshire? Explore aircraft from throughout history as well as archive material and documentation and learn all about the world of aviation. Visitors can also enjoy a stroll on the Nature of Flight walk or take a moment to reflect in the Remembrance Garden.

Visit yorkshireairmuseum.org.

BEETLE BANK FARM

YORKSHIRE LAVENDER Yorkshire’s original family-run lavender farm, lavender gardens and specialist plant nursery is set in the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Visitors can peruse the sculpture park, get lost in the lavender maze or admire the beauty of the lavender gardens. Visit yorkshirelavender.com.

YORK MANSION HOUSE Book in to visit York’s most exclusive address. The heart of Georgian elegance, and the official residence of the Lord Mayor of York for almost 300 years, this remarkable house is open now for you to discover. Across four floors, walk in the footsteps of Lord Mayors and some of the most infamous figures in York’s history, discovering grand State Rooms, vast kitchens, and hidden passages. Visit www.mansionhouseyork. com for more information.

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SONNETS AT THE BAR UNTIL 7 AUGUST Join York Shakespeare Project for a short early-evening summer show featuring Shakespeare Sonnets in a beautiful secret garden setting at The Bar Convent.

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS 6-28 AUGUST York Theatre Royal is on the move again with its spectacular family summer show.

A new circus-themed adaptation of the Jules Verne classic Around the World in 80 Days will play at four outdoor venues before finishing the tour on stage at York Theatre Royal.

The show will take place at Carr Junior School (6-8 Aug), Copmanthorpe Primary School (10-12 Aug) Archbishop Holgate’s School (14-16 Aug) and Joseph Rowntree School (18-21 Aug), and then end the tour indoors at York Theatre Royal (25-28 Aug).

EDUCATING RITA 31 AUGUST - 4 SEPTEMBER When married hairdresser Rita feels there must be more to life than just having children she enrols on a university course to expand her horizons, little does she realise where the journey will take her.

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Joseph Rowntree Theatre To book, visit: www. josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk, or call 01904 501935

THE LOCAL AUTHORITY 5-7 AUGUST This lockdown comedy by Tom Wilson propels the audience into a local authority council meeting where members of the public and councillors navigate daily scandal and drama. The play contains adult subject matter and is for over 16s only. Booking advised: tickets are £12 and seating is limited.

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Songs From The Movies - 22 Aug

FLIP’S MAGIC & CIRCUS FAMILY SHOW 8 AUGUST

SONGS FROM THE MOVIES 22 AUGUST

This family friendly show is jam-packed with belly laughs, magic illusions and circus skills, presented in Flip’s modern style.

Don Pears and friends bring you songs from films old and new. From the beginning of the talkies and right up to date, Don has handpicked classic movie moments for a dazzling night of entertainment.

Largest hot air balloon festival in the north of England four days of fun filled entertainment for all the family!

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Café 21 There's a new restaurant in town and you'll find it tucked away behind the designer clothes and sparkling makeup counters on the second floor of Fenwicks, Coppergate.

Your Local Link's editor, Krystal Starkey, headed down there to put Café 21's Sunday dinner offering to the test.

Café 21 didn’t have an ideal start, opening for just two months in November 2020, before lockdown was imposed once again.

But you wouldn’t know that walking in today. The immaculately presented team wear sleek grey waistcoats, smile warmly as we enter the café and know their stuff when it comes to the menu.

There’s a gentle chatter as we head to our table, a group of women are enjoying a leisurely lunch over wine,

the staff milling about, and as I sit down on a millennial pink curved sofa, no less, I get to take in my surroundings.

This is a professional job. Muted neutrals and flashes of wood blend with metallic tones, a bouquet of glass bulbs hang over our circular table, it's very Instagram-worthy.

Once I’ve taken in the view, I’m presented with the Sunday menu.

A fusion of traditional English and Italian inspired food give this Sunday menu a fresh feel.

I opt for the Tuscan style Porchetta with Fennel and Apple Salad.

This baby is cooked low and slow, at 75 degrees overnight. To serve, it's then blasted at 300 degrees to crisp up the fat. The apple and fennel salad provides a welcome acidity in place of the usual apple sauce while the juicy, herb stuffed pork sits neatly inside a

crisp, salty crackling. It's hearty and full of flavour - exactly what I want from my Sunday dinner.

My guest goes for a traditional roast rump of beef. It arrives in pink, silky slices with a lashing of gravy for good measure. I try the beef, and it's as tender as it looks.

As the sides start to arrive, I notice that each element has been made with more care and attention than I'm used to. The cauliflower cheese is broken down into small pieces to create a smooth consistency with a crisp top. A carrot and swede mash is drenched in chicken stock butter, while the greens come in the form of cabbage and peas.

Crisp roasties and parsnips complete the generous offering.

For dessert, I call on my second (pudding) stomach and go wholeheartedly for the whisky

marmalade sponge with vanilla custard.

The waiter explains that the chef always likes to include a proper traditional pudding on the changing Sunday lunch menu. This dessert has haunted me for two days since eating it. The tangy marmalade soaked sponge with rich whisky undertones is surrounded by a creamy but light vanilla custard. It's the stuff of old English dreams.

The verdict

Contemporary, elegant and indulgent.

Be sure to turn up hungry. The portions are generous, and the sides neverending. Each one so delicious, that you won't be able to stop eating.

Café 21 is open from morning until early evening every day.

Visit cafe21york.co.uk for more information.

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This month we’ve travelled from the Howardian Hills to Bedale.

The Castle Howard Gin £39.99 from www. castlehoward.co.uk.

Castle Howard has teamed up with Sloemotion Distillery to create a classic gin flavoured with locally foraged botanicals.

The juniper led, dry spirit features aromatic extracts of coriander, orange peel and cardamon with its sweet-sour note coming from crab apples on the estate and a citrus hit of Lemon Balm harvested from the formal gardens.

“The ethos and values that inspired Sloemotion struck a chord with us here at Castle Howard,” says Nicholas Howard. “Joff Curtoys, Founder of Sloemotion Distillery (with a background in ecology and conservation) sits on our Conservation Advisory Board, and their work using botanicals sourced from their local surroundings at Green Farm resonated with our wish to develop high quality, sustainable products from the estate here.”

These flavoursome Spanish-style pork burgers are made from 97% pork, seasoned with paprika and are dairy and gluten-free. We served them on a toasted brioche with garlic mayo, caramelised onions and crisp lettuce.

The verdict? A tasty alternative to beef burgers to spice up your BBQ offering.

HECK Chicken Italia Chipolatas £2.50 from heckfood.co.uk and most major supermarkets.

Combining chicken with Mediterranean flavours like basil, tomatoes and mozzarella, these sausages are unlike any other we’ve tried.

They’re also pretty low calorie (76kcal per two), high protein and go great in summer pasta and salads. After cooking, we chopped the sausages up and stirred them through a pesto pasta for a tasty, quick tea.

HECK Ultimate Vegan Burger

HECK Chorizostyle Pork Burgers

£2.50 from heckfood.co.uk and Asda, Booths, Spar and Amazon Fresh.

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A short drive up the A1(M) in Bedale, you’ll find Heck Food. The family-run farm and production site(s) produce a flavoursome range of both fresh and frozen meat, vegetarian and vegan sausages and burgers. The entire range is also gluten-free as standard.

No dietary requirement or lifestyle should leave you out of the fun of a BBQ. Made from beetroot, mushroom, sunflower seed and carrot, there’s equal parts nutrients and flavour in these fab vegan burgers.

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