Your Local Link Magazine - December 2016

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Happy December! We’ll hold off on wishing you a Mery Christmas for now, as many of you will first pick up this snazzy issue from your door mats in late November. Instead, we’ll wish you a happy GET OUT OF YOUR HOUSE! Don;t worry, this isn’t a ‘there’s a serial killer in your under-stairs cupboard’ kind of warning, nor do we think that package from your gran in New Zealand might be a bomb. No, what we mean is that you should get out of your home as often as you can this December, despite the wintry chill in the air. To that end both our Time Travel and Treasure Hunt articles both encourage you out into the fresh air to discover something new.

And it doesn’t stop there. Even our columnists have spent a lot of time outside, with Howard clearing out his house, and Krystal hanging out in Norway. Yep, the country Norway (and not a person from Leeds saying “no way”). Read her column to find out more. Also, there are tonnes of events, many with an expected festive colour, filling out our bumper events section at the rear of the mag.

Manage them all, and Santa will visit your house first, before he gets drunk on that sherry.

So here’s wishing you a very Merry December, and a Happy New Month. And don’t worry, we’ll go all gooey and Christmassy in next month’s intro.

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10-11. YORK LIFE. After a rummage around in her son’s school’s lost property box, Rachel looks onto how Christmas causes us all to be a tad forgetful

But it’s no ordinary man in a dress... it’s Berwick Kaler, and he’s back on stage in the York Theatre Royal’s panto retelling of Cinderella. Before you catch the show, read our interview with him, where Berwick talks about how he nearly didn’t make it this year.k

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If you’ve already decided that your New Year resolution for 2017 is to be more organised, you’ll need a calendar in your home. There can be none more York-y than those made by local artist Tony Brook, as, every year, he creates a stunning annual trip around York with 12 original paintings to feature in the calendar, as well as some greeting cards packs. This year, Tony has also included works featuring some of York’s famous ex-residents, like Guy Fawkes. Find out more at www.tonybrookyorkartist.co.uk

Or, you know, your partner’s face, or the kids’ faces, or even that lovely picture of the dog sleeping by the fire. If that all sounds too weird, let us explain... Personalise Wise, the York-based, family-run photo printing company, are offering one lucky reader the chance to get a 30 piece jigsaw printed with an image of their choosing.

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The great news is we have a prize of a 2017 calendar and a pack of 12 cards to give away to one lucky reader, as well as two runners-up prizes of a calendar each. To enter, simply answer this easy question:

Which one-time fan of gunpowder will feature in the calendar?

Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Tony Brook Competition’ to the address on page six, or via email to competitions@yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 19th December so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply.

Good luck.

It might be 72 years since his plane disappeared over the English Channel, but the musical legacy of Glenn Miller lives on. Taking place at York Bariban on 27th December is a rousing festive performance of his wartime chart-toppers and hits from the forties, brought to you by legendary band leader Ray McVay and the Glenn Miller Orchestra; the UK’s most renowned big band. Along with guest vocalists Catherine Sykes and Mark Porter, be prepared to be transported back in time. To book your tickets, call 0844 8542757.

The great news is that we have a pair of tickets to give away, and entering couldn’t be easier. Answer this simple question:

Over what body of water did Glenn Miller’s plane vanish?

Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Glenn Miller Competition’ to the address on page six, or via email to competitions@ yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 19th December so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck.

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At my son’s York school - which shall remain nameless - excavating in the Lost Property Box was rather like something from Dig (in that the further you dug, the more ancient the items became).

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“Handcuffs, joke underwear, all kinds of lotions and potions... our lost property box looks like an Ann Summers shop,” says someone who works in a local nightclub (and who, curiously, wanted to remain anonymous). Blow-up toys are par for the course.

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Obviously, it’s easy to misplace someone’s thoughtful Secret Santa present of an inflatable donke . But surely it’s more difficult to lose your crutches? Or a month’s supply of Prozac? Or your false teeth? Yes, these have all been lost in York over the festive period.

But if we think York is dodgy, a few quick phone calls soon show how civilised we are. Happily, the Awful Christmas Clubber prize goes to... Edinburgh. Here, club staff were the lucky finders of a bag. In the bag was a towel – which was acting as Christmas wrapping paper for something deeply unpleasant.

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Daphne, My fiancé and I are going to his parents house for Christmas Day and staying over on the night. His house proud mother recently mentioned to my fiancé DOGGIN EL that she doesn’t want our dog in the house on Christmas day and would rather we left her at home. She’s a little french bull dog who’s house trained and has pretty good manners around people. I wouldn’t dream of leaving Lala at home for a full 24 hours let alone on Christmas day. What do I do? I’m gutted. Sad Dog Lover, Dringhouses Hey Sad Dog Lover, screw your mother in law to be. Disclaimer* If said mother in law to be has an allergy then please disregard everything I’m about to say. Because it’s totally not her fault if she has an allergy and it could easily ruin her day.

First things first right, who does ’t like dogs? Secondly are you sure you can marry a man who has come from such an evil and petty gene pool? It’s

Hey Daph, My partner and I have both been invited to our respective parents houses for Christmas, I want to PARENT spend Christmas with my family, and she wants to spend PROBLEM Christmas with hers. The only thing we can agree on is the fact that we want to spend it together. Personally I prefer a traditional Christmas with boardgames, dinner and a good old fashioned log fire (my parents house.) Her parents tend to prefer to sit and watch telly in silence - I also don’t get on great with her dad. How do I put my point across without offending her? Jess, Clifton Jess, guess what - you probably think your family Christmas is better, and she probably thinks hers is too. That’s because it’s what you’re both used to. Personally the log fire sold it to me but I guess aesthetics is ’t what we’re going for here. So a compromise is in order. Do one house in the morning and lunch and another in the afternoon. Granted one of you will have to skip on the Christmas day drinking until after lunch time but surely its worth it for a reasonable compromise? Eventually you might be able to be the ones who host Christmas dinner, therefore all families can come together and share their traditions and values… that’s what Christmas is about, right? As for not getting on with her dad, Christmas is the only day of the year you have to try and get on with family members you’re not keen on. Grit your teeth and bare it.

Christmas day for goodness sake and everyone, EVERYONE likes french bull dogs - they are adorable. I guess the only solution here is to ask someone to have Lala for you so you know she’s not on her own. I know it’s rubbish, dogs become a part of our family and Christmas day with a missing family member is no fun. Especially when you had your heart set on them being there. Could you try and persuade mother in law to let you host Christmas? Is that a sacrifice you’re willing to make for your pooch? Would she give up the golden position of snotty Christmas host? Or there’s the dreaded Christmas word: kennels.

There’s lot’s of good holiday kennels that would give Lala the attention she deserves this Christmas. Good luck Sad Dog Lover and Lala!

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Hey Daph, as Christmas approaches this year I can’t help but feel I’ve achieved nothing in 2016. I came out of a long term relationship and I feel lonely and un-motivated. I turn up to work every day, mostly because I have to. I’m dreading Christmas and this period of reflection. 2016 has been a year I just want to forget about. Anon

Some people have bad days, others, bad years. In the grand scheme of years, every single one can’t be a banger. Anon, I think you’re doing a little bit better than you thought. You’re in the process of mending a broken heart, which is a tough job for any one, at any time in their life. Let me just cringe you out a little bit. Don’t look at this Christmas as a time for reflection, look at it as a time for looking forward. orget 2016, put a big massive fat line through it and start again next year. If you’re feeling really low, see your GP for advice on your mental well being - nobody should be down in the dumps on their own. Get in touch with your friends, tell your family.

Start putting roots in a place for a more motivational 2017. Good luck! Daph x

Dear Daphne, I’ve been with my boyfriend for just over a year. I don’t want to be with him any more. We argue all CHRISTMAS the time and I dread seeing him. The only problem is, my HEARTBREAK close friends have advised against breaking up with him this close to Christmas. They reckon he will have already bought Christmas presents and it would be cruel to not see it through with him. I am 100% sure I don’t want to spend the rest of my life with him and want to get out of this relationship as soon as possible. What do I do? Anon, Acomb Talk to him! Then gently let him know how you feel. It doesn’t sound like this is a relationship that you can or want to salvage. It’s the start of December. Dumping him on Christmas Eve would be highly insensitive. But if you let him know now he’s got a couple of weeks to come to terms with what has happened. We all need somebody to talk to, but now that you've told your friends it’s only fair that you tell your current boyfriend. Honesty is always the best policy. I can understand why you would be tempted to put off the break up until after Christmas, but in the long run neither of you will be grateful for the last bitter Christmas of rowing and dealing with each other’s families and regretting spending money on presents. Cut and run - with compassion!

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A very quiet decision being made at the beginning of the month… Are you going to go along with the Christmas spirit and celebrate the fact that your glass is half full, or are you going to become preoccupied with what you haven’t got and feel fed up because your glass is half empty? In my opinion there is only one way to go, especially as there are other people working hard to make sure you’re in a happy and positive mood.

In all fairness, it has to be said that this is a time when you do start reappraising the worth of what you’ve got, while at the same time focusing on your desires for the future. You might think you are alone in this, but you are not. There are people close to you who do know exactly how you feel. So, cheer up, buck up, put on your make-up, and even if it is only for the sake of other people, go and find a Christmas smile

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You’ll make a couple of Christmassy decisions at the beginning of the month and then spend the rest of it wondering if they were the right ones or not! This looks like being a loving month for relationships, but there is some pressure on the job scene, and some of you might even be committing yourself to a working holiday.

Probably quite an expensive Christmas month, but you’ll be in the mood to spend and impress, and some self reward may also be relevant here. Quite a lot of nostalgia around and more than one toast to absent friends. Relationships stable if a bit predictable, and there’s a chance to earn some extra Christmas cash.

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GEMINI 22ND MAY - 21ST JUN Even without Christmas at the end of it, this promises to be a busy and eventful month with not much time for leisure or pleasure; there are some career pressures that won’t go away, and some adults around you seem to be acting like children when they can’t have their own way. Keep your head down and good luck!

CANCER 22ND JUN- 22ND JUL This is not a great month for making major career changes or looking for opportunities which are not there.

You need to get your holiday head on, unwind, relax and go with the flo . Enjoy a couple of stonking good parties, do the “Christmas” thing, and work at spreading a little love and happiness!

LEO 23RD JUL - 23RD AUG Gentlemen of the sign will experience a few knock backs if they go up against a partner who is quite determined to have their own way. Not much room for compromise here lads, so

get used to doing what you’re told.

Ladies fair better but only by being a bit devious. Expect an underlying twang of tension over Christmas.

VIRGO 24TH AUG - 22ND SEP A cheerful month and a contented Christmas providing you go with the flow and do ’t fret over things you cannot change. Travel aspects auger well for some, probably right at the beginning of the month or right at the end. An easy time in relationships, but there are times when you and a partner will need your own space.

LIBRA 23RD SEP - 23RD OCT A little bit of conflict at the beginning of the month caused by workload and family demands, should ease off around the 12th when you’ll have more time and energy to concentrate on your priorities. Good money vibes around the 13th and 14th make life a little easier, and either travel plans or journeys at the month’s end.

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It’s a sad fact, but not all of us have someone to spend Christmas time with, making what should be the happiest time of year, actually the most lonely. Fortunately there is a chance to enjoy a warm and good-natured Christmas lunch with new friends, and it’s all thanks to the Best Western Monkbar Hotel. They are hosting a special free lunch for 30 people, allowing everyone to dine with somebody this Christmas, and also to make some friends while they’re at it. However, because spaces are so limited, it’s a good idea to book your place right now. n Call 07904520741 or email sspaven1@gmail.com

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How about getting someone special a Christmas gift of delicious handmade chocolates from York Cocoa House?

And hey... how about having them delivered to you – free of charge – while also helping out both a local school and a local charity? Sounds like a good deal to us, and it is the brainchild of the enterprising pupils of Applefields School Working in conjunction with York Cocoa House, the students will take orders from a select menu of the yummy sweets, then delivery it to your door, should you live in the area around the school, such as Ashley Park. The scheme will not only benefit you ( ’know, because of the chocolate!) but also the children who are keen to learn vital life skills. Also, a portion of the sales will be donated to a York charity, so everyone is a winner. n To find out more (and place that first order), call 07771 733116 or emai cocoafields@applefields.york.sch.

GRAB THAT SPOTLIGHT If the festive season has got you in a mood to create and make new friends, we know just the group of people ready to welcome you into their theatrical fold. York Opera, who recently staged a staggering production of Turnadot, continues to flourish musically and dramatically and to attract new young singers from across the region. But there is also a need to recruit people to work behind the scenes, building sets, sowing costumes, and working on publicity. n Anyone with an interest in any of these areas should contact the friendly team on 781126, or visit www.yorkopera.org

FOILED! Planning to eat your body weight in mince pies, this Christmas?

If so, be sure to keep the foil casing they each come in, as we know of a worthy cause that needs them. S.N.A.P.P.Y., the very special York children’s charity, are asking one and all to collect their waste aluminium and donate it to them to be recycled. As well as mince pie cases, they need drink and food cans, and also old electrical cabling. So if you get a new gadget this Christmas and plan on throwing the old one away, cut that cord before you do! n To find out more, call 870759

WELCOMING ALL Refugee Action York works with refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants coming to York. The charity provides a safe meeting point where people can learn, seek information and support, practice languages, and form lasting friendships.

However, they are only able to carry out their work due to the support of volunteers. They are always keen to hear from new volunteers, whether you have years of experience with working with refugees, or simply a desire to help. n If you would like to volunteer your time, or just find out more, email to refugeeactionyork@hotmail.co.uk Also, be sure to visit www.refugeeactionyork.org

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THIS MONTH: KNAPTON Laying just a couple of miles from the city centre, and but a stone's throw from the outer western edge of Acomb, the village of Knapton is fascinating for more than just it's history. Tucked away 'twixt ring road and housing estate, Knapton actually offers us the chance to time travel for real. Sorta. Read on...

OUTLYING Knapton is old. Just like neighbouring (yet vastly expanded) Acomb, the village was mentioned in the Domesday Book but is believed to date from the Saxon period. The layout, which has hardly changed in over 1000 years, of a single road with a row of houses and rear lane running behind them, suggests that the village started as a small farming community, working the surrounding fields. Over the centuries the village has been run by a number of different institutions, including Holy Trinity Micklegate in the 16th century, and even Harrogate Town Council right up until 1996.

The earliest confirmed records of population, taken in 1843, show that Knapton was home to

113 people, which wasn't that many fewer than Acomb just down the road. However, today Acomb boasts a population of around 25,000 compared to Knapton's 222, showing just how much the village has been stuck in a time warp. Even now, the only amenity the village posseses is a pub, the very lovely Red Lion.

EXPANSION The notion that Knapton was a simple outlying village was quashed somewhat in the 1980s when the York outer ring road was constructed. The A1237 arches extremely close to the west of the village, cutting in two the old road that lead to Poppleton and Harrogate, and giving the village the appearance of being in “proper York�. So, hemmed in by the busy road on one side, and the everexpanding Acomb on the other, Knapton seems like it may one day soon be swallowed up by future development.

But that isn't the case right now, when the village is

still a reminder of what York 'beyond the walls' was once like. Take a look at any of the historical maps that captured York prior to the Industrial Revolution and the coming of the railways, and you'll see village after village dotted around the countryside, orbiting the ancient city. Fulford, Haxby, Heworth, Clifton, Dringhouses, and of course Acomb have all expanded to the point where they meet at the edges, creating one unending urban conurbation.

Knapton hasn't. Not yet, anyway.

STEPPING BACK IN TIME Borrowing heavily from our Treasure Hunt feature, we urge you to take a cycle or a stroll through the village. Approaching from Beckfield ane, the houses of Acomb suddenly stop to be replaced with fields that have been farmed and worked, seemingly for millennia. After a short distance the village starts, along with a weird sense of temporal

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displacement. It feels like country village, but you're but moments from the hustle and bustle of one Acomb's busiest roads. To the left is the evocative, yet appropriately named, Bland Lane. Nice.

Knapton has lost most of it's older buildings, which included a chapel-at-ease, tithe barn, and blacksmith's forge, with many of the farmhouses having been replaced with newer family homes, or heavily converted. At the other end of Main Street, just before you crash into the rushing thoroughfare of the ring road, is the only surviving pinfold. The irony shouldn't be lost on the fact that the village's most prominent sign of history is one of containment – itself having been contained and preserved by development on all sides.

DELOREAN NOT REQUIRED York is known as a city filled with histor , but much of that history has to be recreated in a museum or imagined as you wander along the walls.

Knapton is a surprising display of history in the living; the last vestige of village life within a city that seems to be growing by the day. Go and check it out, while you can.

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I care... and I recommend it!

This month Krystal shares her experience working as a carer, and also goes to Norway - what a month eh?

‘I don’t know how you do it’. If carers had a pound for every time they heard this - well we wouldn’t need to work anymore, put it that way.

Many people think it’s not for them or in the worst case, think it’s a job people take when they need work but don’t have any qualifications.

For me, this feels fundamentally wrong. There are plenty of other jobs I could’ve looked for, qualifications aside, and so could anyone else that I work with. But when you’re working 50 hours a week you’ve got to make sure that you love what you do. I chose care as my addition and I love it.

After finishing my eight hour shift at ocal Link I head on down to the old folks home and spend four hours helping people get into their pyjamas, getting cups of tea, and assisting with personal hygiene. These are the very basics of my role - the bits most people imagine when they think of a care job. But I also chat to residents about their day, learn about their lives and provide comfort and reassurance when they’re having a bad day.

I have never once thought about my shift ending when I’m at work. Honest to God. To be brutally honest it’s pretty rare that I have time to think about the end of my shift during work, and when

I do -I don’t. I wonder if Jane* is going to sleep ok tonight because I know she’s had a bad back. I wonder how Tom’s* day was because I know he’s been out to meet his great grand children.

These wonderful human beings have a world of experience and advice and they love to talk to you about your day too. Some of our residents remember that I’ve been on holiday and ask how it was and take a vested interest in my well being as I do theirs. I haven’t just got a job, I've gained 32 grandparents. Now don’t get me wrong, I won’t be going round kissing residents goodnight and asking to borrow money, like I might with my own grandma - I would hope this would go without saying, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.

The job can be heart warming and heart wrenching alike. Attachment is something that comes with the territory and as you get to know the people you work for, you worry about them. I have been elated when I hear that a resident is doing better than they were a few weeks ago, and I've also had the stomach churning fear when I’ve gone into a residents room and she wasn’t there. She was out with her son for the day - thank god.

You enjoy the small insight into people’s

personalities when they make a joke or mutter under their breath, you feel humbled when you learn of the amazing things people have achieved in their lifetimes, and you struggle to imagine some of the pain that they have had to endure too.

I would be doing a huge disservice if I just spoke about the good stuff. Sometimes there are nights when ‘the buzzers’ just don’t stop ringing and you are painfully aware that you probably don’t smell great towards the end of your shift from the amount of exercise you’ve done. You need patience, hell you need a lot of patience and understanding sometimes.

Dementia is a huge part of working in care homes, and it can be testing to repeat the same piece of information what seems like a million times. There are strict rules and regulations to follow that ensure people are kept safe when they are at their most vulnerable and there’s an awful lot of information to remember.

But when I finish a shift, I feel like what i’ve done is vital, it’s important and it’s genuinely made a small difference to somebody’s day - and it’s a huge bonus on top of my pay check that I wouldn’t have got working anywhere else. *Names changed to protect identity.

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It’s roughly six degrees celsius in Stavanger, Norway on the morning that I get up to explore the city by segway.

I wrap up warm and head to the port where we’ll be meeting our tour guide. On the way I pass a rainbow of tradtionally wooden clad buildings, filled with bars and restaurants, and past Fiskertorget - The city’s only fresh fish market and highly acclaimed restaurant - where I sampled the local lager and ate fresh mussel pasta the day before.

Segways are pretty easy to get the hang of, and before I know it we embark on our tour of the city.

Stavanger is rich in art and history.

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Being a port town, fresh fish is the cuisine of choice here.

The hikes around the area are simply breathtaking and cater to all abilities, and the Lysefjord provieds the perfect three hour boat trip for taking stunning pictures. Autumn was the perfect time to visit as the colours of the tree’s made for some serious Instagram pictures coupled with the long term street art festival. It gets better, bmi Regional now run daily flights from Newcastle Airport to Stavanger. Make sure you head into the VIP lounge at the airport before your flight, it’s lush.

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Moor to life...

Leave Tyburn and cross the road at the crossing. Turn left, and then soon right into Little Hob Moor.

• How many different species of trees are on Little Hob Moor? • What is the release fee?

STEP 3

Stop when you reach the raised paved platform on the left. This is Tyburn, the place where people were once hanged. Cheery, eh?

• Who was hanged here for poisoning her husband?

• Where was Dick Turpin, who also met his end right here, originally from?

Continue along the lane passing by the allotments on your right.

• When was the Hob Stone carved? (While you’re here, check out the plague stone!)

Continue on until you come to the railway tunnel entrance.

• You must be (no more than) how tall to enter?

STEP 6

March on along Tadcaster Road, keeping the expanse of the Knavesmire to your left.

• Whose place is a dead end along here?

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Pass under the tunnel (we hope you get a train or two passing over head!) and alight on the other side.

• What do you do if you can’t negotiate the kissing gate?

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We start at the northern most tip of the Knavesmire, where Tadcaster Road is met by Knavesmire Road.

There’s a lovely little cottage trapped in the fork of the road. Make sure you’re standing on the Knavesmire side, looking south away from the city.

• If you were on the Orbital Route, how many miles is it to Acomb?

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Wrap up warm, don some wellies, and prepare for a bracing winter stroll. This month we’re taking a wander from the Knavesmire to Hob moor – the ancient Micklegate Stray. Enjoy the scenery, and search for the clues.

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Don’t head through the gate, instead either turn around and head back to the path, or take the desire line track through the grass to the left. Both ways bring you back to the main path.

•The next set of gates you come to requires crossing a short bit of road. What is the name of the new-build housing estate the road serves?

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Back onto the main path, after a short distance (we hope you see some cows – this is still gazing land) you’ll come to the final gate, leading out of Hob Moor and onto Thanet Road, which to the left leads back to Tadcaster Road.

Wasn’t too chilly, was it?

Now go forth and explore more!

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You’re now on Hob Moor proper. Stay on the path all the way until you reach the first fork. Turn to the right, toward Hollybank and Holgate.

•Just before you reach another kissing gate... what was this area called in 1374?

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H O WA R D’ S C O LU M N

THE CUBE Howard Mosley-Chalk is a father and a husband.

But more importantly he is a man. These are his (un)manly words.

In an ideal world I would live inside of a blank, brightly lit, white cube. There would be nothing inside the cube but a low white bed and a white desk holding a silver laptop. One side of the cube would be a huge window overlooking the Alps, or a Norwegian fjord, or an unending forest. There would not be a single detectable trace of human civilisation. Bliss.

However, in the real world I live in a 1940s semi with a wife and three children; none of who share my white cube fantasies, especially not the missus. As a result our house is full of stuff. Stuff in the attic, stuff in all the rooms, stuff under the car port, and stuff in the greenhouse (where nothing has grown since the ill-fated, yet enthusiastically attempted, tomato experiment of 2012. Lasted three weeks). All that stuff, taking up space.

SKIP TO THE END So it is with excited glee that I report on Howard's Awesome Skip Adventure; a day so completely enjoyable and cathartic that I am, right now, calling all psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and councillors charlatans. Don't fork out for

expensive therapy, York, simply hire a skip and chuck out all of your crap.

It arrived on the back of a lorry and was gently lowered onto the drive my a man in a high-vis vest. I attempted to befriend him by telling him about all the stuff in the attic I was throwing away, but he was in a hurry and mostly ignored me. The skip sat there all empty and ready for me, just waiting for me to fill it up with unwanted, pointless, needless things.

And I did. I was brutal.

JUST IN CASE I asked my wife if I could make a very small hole in the roof, to expedite the removal of all the rubbish up in the loft, but she said no. Instead I, caring not for the multi-eyed onlookers who watched me from their webs, rifled

through stuff that had been put up there on the day we had moved in five years ago, “just in case we ever need it” (not quoting myself, obvs). I shifted it all.

Under the car port I found a huge cardboard box filled with broken toys from when our six year daughter was one. I'm pretty sure a family of rats had also been living in there at some point. Into the skip it went; hoisted up and over the batted, dented, glorious yellow walls. It was followed by an old ironing board, the birthing pool lining from one of the boys' home birth's (gunk-free, thankfully), some rusted tools that had been there from before we moved in, and several broken garden pots, which had been kept “just in case we ever need them”. All gone.

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In the laughably named greenhouse I found one of the dining table chairs, now sun-bleached white, a wardrobe from the house I lived in before I met my wife, a box of plant food that had actually turned into a plant itself, Little Shop of Horrorsstyle, and the dried, dessicated corpses of the aforementioned tomatoes. Skipped, all of it.

If you feel stuck in a rut, or down in the dumps, or claustrophobic in our own home... hit the reset button. Chuck it all out and reclaim not just the living space, but also the existence space. When the skip man retuned the next day to take it all away, he solemnly nodded his head at the bounty I had provided him, as if to say 'your work is done now, my son. Rest easy.' I went to hug him, but he didn't like that.

The house proper also saw a gutting, as unused shelves, pointless drawers, and boxes of old, unremembered things got the heave-ho. I have never attacked a task with so much joy and determination. I have new scars on my hands from the cuts I got from broken glass and rusty nails, but I care not a jot. For I was pushing back against the accumulative nature of suburban family life, and taking one significant step toward blank white cubedom.

But my work was done, and although the kids keep asking where the majority of their toys have gone, and my wife can't find her wedding ring (oopsie), I feel like I'm entering the festive season on a brighter, fresher, happier note. Join me, brothers and sisters. Sling it all out.

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It wouldn’t be a Christmas edition of Your Local Link without hearing from the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu.

A year ago, as we were all relaxing after the festivities of Christmas Day, the River Foss and the River Ouse in York broke their banks. Hundreds of homes in York alongside the Ouse, the Foss, Tang Hall Beck and Osbaldwick Beck were inundated with floodwate . Suddenly the people of York were facing a very abrupt end to the festivities. Some residents were evacuated from their homes by Mountain Rescue teams in the middle of the night as the water levels rose so rapidly. Tadcaster was severely flooded too by the River Wharfe breaking its banks and washing away its ancient bridge – dividing the town in two.

One of my abiding memories of that awful event was the wonderful response of friends and strangers alike to the plight of those caught up in the flooding in ork and in Cumbria.

Donations and offers of help poured in, as each of us in our own way sought to make a positive difference in the lives of those we knew or saw on our TV screens. Churches and schools also played a key role in supporting the relief effort.

MESSAGE I know that there will be some who are still feeling the devastating effects of those floods, but the overwhelming message of that Christmas was ‘you are not alone’.

The first Christmas brought with

it the same message- ‘you are not alone’.

That first Christmas was also a time of fear, hardship, and a reliance on the kindness of strangers. A young couple, Mary and Joseph, found themselves having to trek to the small town of Bethlehem in response

to a bureaucratic call for people counting. They made the journey not sure about where they could stay, a situation made more desperate as Mary was due to give birth. I can only imagine the relief for them as they were welcomed into the most basic accommodation by the kindness

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Berwick is back! Returning to Captain the York Theatre Royal’s annual pantomime, Berwick Kaler is once again in our hot seat to chat about the upcoming play... and how he almost wasn’t around to make it.

“It's amazing that within three weeks, Martin Barrass and I nearly snuffed it!” Berwick starts by bringing up the events of the past few weeks, during which both he and co-star Martin Barrass nearly died. “It wasn't too much of a shock with my heart operation, but everyone was shocked about Martin's motorcycle accident.

For a while there, it was touch and go if he'd actually make it.”

Fortunately, both are now on the mend, although Martin will, unfortunately, be unable to make an appearance in this year's panto, Cinderella. “Anything can go wrong in the world,” he continues, sitting in the cafe of the theatre, “but every year the same old gang get back together for the show. But this year, we nearly couldn't.” Talking about how the panto will go without

Martin's usual comic presence, Berwick says, “If we'd been doing any other pantomime than Cinderella, we would've had some trouble.

his new pacemaker, and promptly unbuttons his shirt, revealing the slight bump under the skin of his chest.

After the lady leaves (to the hugs and

“There are no jokes written yet, but it will be hilarious!”

Cinderella doesn't have a role for the dame and her son, which is what we usually play. I don't think I could have replaced Martin in that type of role, so I'm staying positive.”

STRIPTEASE Suddenly a lady walks by and asks Berwick how he is. “I had heart problems too, you know?” she says.

Berwick asks her if she'd like to see

kisses that often comes Berwick's way in the theatre) he says, “I can't feel it in there,” indicating the bump, “but I have to say, the NHS were totally wonderful. They were incredible, and I was in surgery within hours of going in. It's such an important and special service we have there.”

As last year's panto was held at the NRM due to the theatre's huge refurbishment, how does he

feel being 'back home'? “It's great, and a wonderful makeover. They haven't finished the dressing rooms yet though – there are still several builders in there right now! As they say in theatre, if the audience can't see, don't bother painting it.”

“But the team are ready, and they all have that unique quality that panto stars need. Your personality needs to project to the back of the gods and bounce back! You can't teach that in

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THE STAGE IS (ALMOST) SET One thing we always ask of Berwick during these annual get-togethers, is whether or not he actually has a script yet. “The honest answer is that, right now, we have a workable script, but we don't yet have an end scene. But the way I work is to let

the script come from working with these people, and have them trust me that it will come together. There are no jokes written yet, but it will be hilarious!”

Talking about the panto's continued success, he says, “I'm always surprised by the fact that we're still here. I was 70 the other day, you know... you didn't send me a card... and I always wanted to be the first actor to retire at 65. Actually I am in semi-retirement now, just working on this panto each year. I feel very lucky to be a pensioner doing what I love. I feel lucky to be alive, especially after the past few months, and I can't think of anything that is naff about my life.”

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Drama School,” he says. “Me and Co-Director Damien Cruden were just on Radio York, and he said it's a bit like the German football team. You have to train your own for success, not pick up people from here and there. You need the same mentality.

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Here’s a few tips that might save you a fortune in the long run from Matt Todd The humble light bulb has brightened our homes for as long as we can remember, but they are now being elbowed out by modern LED lights. Why? Simply put LED lights use approximately one tenth of the energy to produce the same brightness as an incandescent light bulb and can have a lifespan up to five times as long – that makes them fifty times better in my book! It’s not quite as simple as that, because they are more expensive to buy, but the savings are there to be made.

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with Dan Tait So it’s approaching that time of year again; eating too much turkey, stuffing, roast potatoes... “I could not eat another thing……oh go on then I haven’t had Celebrations for ages!” With endless repeats of Only Fools and Horses and seeing the latest advert from John Lewis, everyone loves Christmas. It is also the time when I reflect on the sporting year and pick out the highlights.

Each month Dan delivers his thoughts on local, national, and international sporting clashes. Pray silence.

Yorkshire were pipped to the County Championship on the final day as well as falling way short on

Well where do I start? I witnessed the worst York City side I have ever seen in 24 years of supporting the club, relegated from the Football League and replaced by…. probably the worst York City side I have ever seen in 24 years of supporting the club.

T20 finals da , so things haven’t exactly been rosy for sport locally. Even England couldn’t make the country proud at the European Championships, losing to Iceland, leading to someone taking out an ad in a paper stating “Plumber wanted – to deal with a useless shower of...” with the English FA being the contact address. For a side like Portugal to win it too just made it all the more galling, with Ronaldo taking over the manager’s job in extra-time; a man who recently appealed off-side against his own team-mate! I am beginning to think I am a curse with sport, given that I tuned in with a few seconds to go of Lutalo Muhammad’s bid to win Gold for Team GB in Taekwondo.

So with all the doom and gloom, at least York City look like they have made a sensible appointment in bringing back Gary Mills, who, in 2012, lead us to a memorable Wembley double. A proven manager at this level and he has already been busy bringing in several new signings, which although gives us a squad total of about 78, at least leaves me in no doubt that the club will be ushered to safety before rebuilding for a hopeful title tilt next season.

It all got a bit exciting in the build up to Gary’s re-appointment, with previous manager (and new Chief Executive) Jackie McNamara and Chairman Jason McGill spotted in a local hotel leading to ‘press sources’ confirming it was Gary Mills. Who are these sources? It reminds me of when I was at Uni and my Dad, during one football catch up conversation, said “they reckon Hasslebaink and Gudjohnson are the best strike partnership in the Premier League.” I responded with “who are “they”?” to which he said his sources were “a couple of lads from work”.

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ON THE UP At time of writing Gary Mills is still awaiting his first win as manager of the Minstermen, though it couldn’t have come much closer in the game against Sutton United who managed to equalise in the dying minutes. However, much frustration was aimed at the referee whose performance probably eclipsed a five-a-side game I was once involved in. The setting was of those new age cage like arenas where the additional rules were things like no kicking the ball over head height and thus, no heading. One English downpour saw our defender slip over, and whilst face down on the turf, got the ball smashed straight at the back of his head. This led to the ref furiously blowing his whistle and shouting “Free kick, no heading”!

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MARKETING ONE-TO-ONE

by John Allsopp

“Silence is a source of great strength” - Lao Tzu THE SILENT BUSINESS If you’re fond of ‘crushing it’, this column is not for you. Of course it feels good to make things happen, do deals, drive things forward. When TV shows business people, this is the caricature: Trump, Sugar, Ramsay.

Good TV, but not the only recipe for success.

The silent business is a marketing system. It’s always looking for opportunities, always optimising. It seeks profit while you sleep. It runs itself, and it works for all sizes of business.

So let’s imagine you are a pet portrait artist with a regular ad here, a Facebook Page and a website. With apologies, we are going to do some maths. You charge £199 for a portrait that costs £35 in materials and travel, sell two per week and would like to raise your income by 50%. Your ad costs £199 per month, so you are making £164 profit per portrait =

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£328 per week. 52 weeks per year gives you £17,056, divided by 12 months = £1,421 per month, but take away the £199 advertising cost and your profit is £1,222pcm The silent business looks at marketing from three perspectives: findabilit , conversion, and value.

Businesses are processes in equilibrium. If you change something, the system will find a new equilibrium point. Let’s say half the sales come from ads. So what if you buy a bigger ad at £350 per month? It might bring in 70% more sales. Half of your sales came from the ad, so that’s £710.50. An extra 70% is £497. So now you’re getting £1,421 + £497 = £1,918pcm and spending £350 leaving you with £1,568pcm, a 10% improvement.

Next, let’s look at conversion. Buy two smaller ads and test two pictures.

Upload every picture you paint to Facebook. Each month replace the poorest performing ad pic with a new one with the most Facebook likes. Keep going for a year, and you’ll have a powerful ad system that

perhaps pulls in another 50% more people. So now .. you started out with £710.50 sales coming from your ad. You placed two ads instead of one and got 1.7x the business, and now your ads are performing 50% better (1.5x), so £710.50 x 1.7 x 1.5 = £1,812 + the £710.50 from Facebook etc. = £2,522, less ad cost of £350 leaves you with £2,172 pcm.

Now you’re getting busy. Use price to control demand. If you were doing 2 portraits a week and earning £1,421 per month, to earn £2,522 you’ll be painting 3-4, which might be too many. Put up your prices, say to £249. You won’t sell quite as many, so let’s say you’re now selling three paintings a week. Nett income becomes £3,237 less costs £350 = £2,887 pcm.

Result: you’ve doubled your income, but only increased your work by 50%. Hurrah!

That was a bit of a ride and if you don’t like maths much, you may have skimmed a little .. but we did that without any fuss. No chest beating.

No-one got hurt and there was

definitely no crushing it. Just a bit of marketing optimisation and a few sums.

Opportunity surrounds us all.

Call me, I’ll bring my calculator

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If you think of the one place in the country where the average person spends more on anything, you’d probably think London, right? However, according to the study carried out by carwow.co.uk it is our Caledonian cousins who like to spend the most on a new vehicle. Motorists in Glasgow spend, on average, £26,271 on a new car, followed closely by those in Edinburgh who fork out £26, 166. London is a tight third with an average spend of £26,160, while Yorkshire is represented in sixth and eight place by Sheffield and eeds respectively.

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But that doesn’t mean you can’t dec the lawn with bells of holly, or other equally decent Christmas decorations. Turn on the lights and forget about the electricity bill, because you've got some neighbours to out do this Christmas.

Twinkly trees Be the talk of the town with one of the more tasteful options for decorating outside. These snowy twig trees come in two different sizes and are pre lit with warm white LED lights - Simply plug in and let twinkle. We think they would look gorgeous in clusters on a front lawn.

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Under the mistletoe Make sure you’ve got an excuse to kiss your loved one every single time you enter the front door with this beautiful mistletoe wreath by Marks & Spencer. It comes with a timer too - handy! www.marksandspencer.com | £29.50

Christmas candy canes Turn your home into a real life gingerbread house with these quirky candy cane lights.

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WHAT TO DO IN THE GARDEN DURING DECEMBER Don’t stop for Christmas quite yet, as we get a list of important jobs from Deans Garden Centre.

TREES & SHRUBS • Continue planting shrubs, trees and hedging if the weather remains favourable.

• Tie wall shrubs and climbers onto supports to protect from any wind damage.

• Protect newly planted trees and shrubs from the wind and cold with netting.

THE VEGETABLE GARDEN • Winter wash fruit trees to kill any over-wintering pests and diseases.

• Prune freestanding apple and pear trees, gooseberries and currants.

• Clear any debris from the vegetable plot and cover with polythene to keep the soil dry for winter digging.

THE FLOWER GARDEN • Keep your pots and containers looking tidy by cutting back and removing any debris.

• Raise pots and containers onto feet or bricks to avoid them sitting in the wet.

• Bring any remaining tender plants into the greenhouse or conservatory if you haven’t done so already.

LAWNS • Rake fallen leaves off lawns regularly to avoid blocking out light and moisture from the grass.

• Avoid walking on frost covered lawns in the mornings as this can damage the grass and cause brown marks.

• Re-cut lawn edges to improve the appearance of the garden and save work next season.

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GREENING UP HEWORTH HOLME, meet at Bad Bargain/Tang Hall Lane entrance, 10am-12pm. Help restore the wetland meadow by creating wildlife ‘scrapes’.

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Eco-Crafters Club will be selling their • Use a pond heater to prevent the lovely products at the fair in the library. surface of the water from completely icing over.

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I would like to make a Christmas wreath for a door decoration. Please could you help with some suggestions about how to make one, and what to use?

• Elaegnus 'Guilt Edge'

Start with a large, double-ringed frame with bridges between the rings for support. You then wrap moss around the ring with florist wire until you have a circle of moss. This will form the base of the wreath. You then cut short lengths of leylandii flat on the moss and wrap this on, also using florist wire. ou could also use Gold Rider Conifer for a golden colour foliage on the green moss.

• Leucothoe 'scarletta'

You then wire two small stems of holly, about 10cm long, together with stub wire. This should be pulled through the moss ring to form a glossy dark green circle on which you can decorate. Use reds, golds, and silvers, as well as berries and cones. By going around your garden (and around friends') you will find lots of different greenery. Here are a few that add nice warm colours to a wreath:

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pink' • Trachelospermum Add to these crab apples, holly berries, pine cones, , dried oranges and limes, and also even chillies.

Finish with bows made from wired ribbon and enjoy mounting it somewhere prominent. And don't be alarmed if birds try to pinch the berries from it – it's what nature intended. May I wish you all a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

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I have a standard Bay Tree that has looked beautiful for many years. But this year the leaves have started to curl and there is a black mould on

them. Can you please explain what could be causing this?

This sounds like the insect called Bay Sucker. The leaves of ‘Laurus Nobilis’ Bay are first attacked in late Spring and early summer. Leaf edges thicken and curl over, with sucker nymphs present underneath.

Nymphs secrete tufts of conspicuous white woolly wax and also sticky honeydew which fouls foliage and encourages growth of sooty moulds.

Young plants, up to about five years old, are most susceptible and, when heavily infested, the leaves will shrivel and fall prematurely, while the shoots will also die. Bay Sucker occur in Europe and parts of North America, and they were introduced to Britain in the early 1920s, now becoming well-established.

Adults over-winter in curled leaves, amongst dense foliage, and in leaf litter. On warm, sunny days in Spring they assemble on young bay shoots

and feed on the leaves. The leaves then curl, and females lay clusters of about six eggs under the edge of each curled leaf. Flat, oval yellow-brown nymphs hatch from May onwards and feed, usually until mid-October when they become adults.

To treat the problem, prune off and then burn severely effected shoots and clear accumulations of leaf litter under the plants. If necessary, spray with a contact insecticide in early May to kill the females before they have laid their eggs, and make a repeat application about a month later. Control is more difficult after the eggs have hatched as nymphs are protected from insecticides both by the wax that they secrete, and by the curled leaves.

Systemic or translaminar insecticides will therefore give better control of established infestations. Best of luck!

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BUTTONS FOR CHRISTMAS DINNER? TONY CHALCRAFT GIVES US THE LOWDOWN ON OUR GARDENS. No, I’m not suggesting you invite a pantomime character for Christmas dinner. I am, though, thinking of an often a neglected Cinderella garden vegetable, the Brussel sprout.

Although not universally popular, sprouts are an essential part of many Christmas dinners, but how many will be home grown? On my allotment site only a few plotholders grow sprouts. They certainly aren’t an easy veg to grow. Getting buttons of the quality you can buy takes quite a bit of effort. After many years of growing, I still find sprouts one of the most challenging crops.

GROWING To have sprouts ready for Christmas you need to start in spring. I sow seed in early April in modules, thin to one seedling after emergence, and then grow on in the greenhouse. The seed I use is always of a F1 variety; my current favourite is one called Crispus as it is resistant to clubroot

disease. F1 seed is expensive with often only twenty odd seeds in the packet. It’s worth the extra though, as the plants are far stronger and produce firmer buttons than the cheaper open pollinated types.

When my seedlings have about four leaves I transplant into the soil. If you haven’t a greenhouse or other indoor way of raising plants you could sow outdoors in a ‘seedbed’ and transplant, but this usually means starting later. A better option where sowing indoors isn’t viable is to buy young plants - these are readily available in late spring.

Sprouts need plenty of light and space to grow well. They are not a crop for small enclosed gardens or a shady position. A common mistake is to crowd the plants. To produce a good crop plants need to be at least 60 centimetres (two feet) apart each way. Any closer and there’s a risk of stunted growth and miniscule

buttons. The soil must also be fertile.

Ideally, manure should have been dug in over winter, but if this isn’t possible, apply a good dose of fertiliser such as pelleted chicken manure. This will give the plants the nitrogen needed for strong growth.

TASTY While not everyone likes sprouts, pests are less picky. Pigeons will strip young plants unless deterred by netting.

Caterpillars will also skeletonise leaves in late summer.

I now cover sprouts with fine mesh anti-butterfly netting, but this is quite an expensive option. An alternative is to watch for the bright yellow clusters of caterpillar eggs and rub them off before they can hatch. Otherwise the only effective control is to pick the caterpillars from

the plants... not my favourite job.

Another pest can be whitefl . I don’t worry too much about these as plant growth isn’t affected. A big whitefly infestation can cause a sooty mould on the outer leaves of sprout buttons, but as these are peeled away it the kitchen it’s not a serious problem.

If you can keep these peskies away baby sprouts should be visible by early autumn. Apart from pulling off some of the yellowing leaves from the bottom of the plants, there’s then not much to do until the sprouts have reached a harvestable size.

And remember, sprouts aren’t just for Christmas – they are a good winter crop that, with a little planning, can be picked fresh from October to March. Enjoy those buttons!

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• PILE IT UP. December is also a great month to start a compost heap, if you don't already have one. All those fallen leaves and final grass clippings ill make a good start, as will the vegetable trimmings from the Christmas roast!

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Hear from Vikki Smith, the Unit Manager on the Special Care Baby Unit at York Hospital.

Dylan’s magical encounters.

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Tucked away in a corner of York Hospital are two very special wards. Being a child and in hospital over the festive period down right sucks, but at least we all know that the kids are in great hands.

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SCBU (or, if you’re being posh, the Special Care Baby Unit) is a dedicated treatment department in the same area of the hospital as the maternity ward.

The staff and facilities are geared toward helping newborn babies who might be ill or who were born prematurely. At any given time up to 15 babies are looked after, receiving constant, round-the-clock care from the medical staff, highly trained volunteers, and, obviously, mums, dads, and family members who can visit whenever they need to.

Lots of people help to give the poorly babies the best possible start, and as well as doctors, nurses, and physiotherapists, there are social workers, and people who can help parents cope with what is a stressful time. All this care and support costs a lot of money, and SCBU is always looking for help and donations from the public. Find out more about how you can get involved later in the supplement.

Ward 17 (or the Children's Ward) can be a very busy place. 25 children are cared for there at any one time, from little babies, all the way up to teenagers.

However, the ward is more than just beds and doctors, as there is a large play area, filled to the brim with toys and games, and also a special teenage room complete with DVD player and video games. Longterm patients can really make themselves feel at home during their stay, with lots to do to keep their minds from stressful treatments.

The Children's Ward is also where you might meet a very special and unique group of hospital staff. The Play Team are a dedicated unit that devote all their time to keeping the children happy and relaxed. They play games, sing songs, and organise fun and distracting activities, as well as being on hand to help comfort any children going through difficult and upsetting times. Check out our interview with one such member in this special supplement.

If you work for the NHS, or if you did in the past, you’re invited to join other members of staff, past and present, as well as their friends and family, at a splendid celebration of Christmas in York Minster. On 7th December the Minster will come alive to the sounds of carol singing as the NHS Regional Carol Service takes place, with singing and readings to kick start the festive season. Tickets are free, but if you’re in the choir, reading, or have a large group that wishes to attend, email helen.greenley@york. nhs.uk before 28th November!

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The Children’s Ward isn’t all about medicine and bed rest; playing and having fun is an important part of staying healthy and happy. To make sure the patients have all the fun they want, the ward’s Play Team is always on hand. We grabbed a chat with one of the team members.

Hi, who are you?

I’m Lynda Robson, a Nursery Nurse in the Play Team at York Hospital. I’m also currently studying a Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism.

That all sounds fun. Is it?

Yes I love my job; I’ve worked on the Children’s ward for over 12 years and have developed some great relationships with long term patients and their families. Every day is different, that’s what keeps it interesting.

Working with the children can be very rewarding, following the process of recovery and assisting in their care and treatment.

Why is playing so important?

It helps to ease hospital fears and anxieties.

Play helps children to understand treatments and illness, through the use of models, photographs and medical/play equipment.

It helps to prepare them for hospital procedures and treatment and aids a speedy recovery. The Play Team provide children with activities, toys, and equipment, and distract them during medical procedures. We work with children from 0-18 years in all the children’s areas in York hospital.

“Play helps children to understand treatments and illness” Another highlight was from the very start of the year - the children's Christmas party that I organise every year, for children known to the ward or who have had an extended stay. The party is a fantastic event in which all the play team attend. It is lovely seeing the children when they are well and in full spirits.

Kids and families alike thoroughly enjoy the event and most look forward to the next one.

Are you involved in fundraising?

Over the last couple of years I have completed two fundraising events. The first was the un or Dye 5K event at Castle Howard. We had to run the course with people throwing powder paint at us! We managed to raise over £700 from sponsorship.

Highlight from the last year on the ward?

My highlight for the past year has been starting my Healthcare Play Specialism degree; a course I've wanted to attend for many years to develop my skills and knowledge. I feel that the experience will be essential in the role that I do. I've already gained some new ideas.

My sister and I also organised a sponsored Swimathon in which we raised £1422. The event took place at Tadcaster swimming pool where 18 people swam 1246 lengths in one hour. All the money raised was to spend on toys and equipment for children to use when they are on the children's ward.

Fundraising for the children's ward can make a massive difference to a child's stay in

hospital. If anyone would like to donate to the children's ward, please visit my just giving page: Lynda Robson.

What is Christmas like on the children's ward?

It can be a very distressing time for families and parents having to split their time between children at home and in hospital. The role of the play team is to try and make their stay a more positive experience, bringing Christmas to the ward when they are unable to go home.

The play team can be found wrapping donated presents or handing out teddies to all the children who are here in the run up to Christmas. All children on the ward receive a stocking at the end of their beds on Christmas Eve. Santa comes to the ward on Christmas Day to hand out presents to all the children and to the siblings. We try where possible to let some children go home for a little while on Christmas Day, but if this isn’t possible we will allow all family members to visit the child.

Thanks Lynda, and Merry Christmas!

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Caring for the littlest Hi, who are you?

Christmas is a time to take it easy... unless you work on the Special Care Baby Unit of York Hospital. We grab five minutes with someone who does just that.

Christmas outfits, which the nursing staff ar always more than happy to help them with.

My name is Vikki Smith, and I am the unit manager on the Special Care Baby Unit at York Hospital.

That sounds nice. Any advice for people who might want to follow in your footsteps?

Is that a challenging job?

Sometimes the role can be challenging when we have very sick or premature babies to look after. As part of my role I need to support the neonatal nurses in my team, and the parents, whilst ensuring the best possible care for the babies.

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What do you most look forward to in the role?

What is Christmas like in SCBU?

I look forward to working with the nursing and medical teams to continue providing excellent care for sick and premature babies, whilst

Christmas is lovely on SCBU. The babies are provided with stockings from Santa and often the parents want them to be dressed in special

Work towards your goals. The path may not always go the way you expect but if you work hard and remain focused you will get there in the end. I have been very lucky and have always loved my job as a nurse, no matter which area of nursing or which hospital I have worked in. Eventually I have got to where I want to be and I’m still loving it. I have always worked with great teams of nurses and York SCBU is no exception – without a fantastic team I would not be able to do my job.

Thanks Vikki, and Merry Christmas!

These are set to be the most popular toys this year. Are any of them in your letter to Santa?

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ZOOMER CHIMP A robotic chimp that can talk and wheel around the house? Yes please, especially because this one can do hundreds of tricks, recognise voice commands, and move like a real primate. Perhaps you could train it to wash the Christmas lunch dishes or tidy up all the torn wrapping paper around the tree. Lets just hope there isn’t a poo flinging trick in those memory banks. n £119.99

Nothing says ‘Merry Christmas’ like a high velocity foam dart to the face.

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LEGO CITY VOLCANO Of course it wouldn’t be Christmas without LEGO getting a big new set out in time for the big day, and this year those clever Danes have produced a really hot one. Because it is a volcano! Explore the lava with a big truck, science station, and drone... before smashing it all to bits and building something else. Like a sad robot, or a lopsided house, or a car that is also a spaceship. Whatevs. n £79.99

PAW PATROL AIR PATROLLER Paw Patrol, Paw Patrol, they’ll be there on the double... and they certainly will be this Christmas, in the Air Patroller jet. Take the pups to the skies with this toy, which features lights, sounds, and rotating propellers. Being rescued by dogs that can talk – what a world we’re living in, eh? n £39.99

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Santa followed the little finger and stared at the curious device.

Dylan arranged the stockings neatly along the fireplace and then lit the fire; despite having been told countless times by his parents that nine year olds shouldn't start fires. He fiddled with a few of th baubles on the Christmas tree, then adjusted the setting on the camera.

“Show?”

“Yes, my YouTube channel. I have 3628 subscribers. Highest in my school. You're my guest for tonight. I'm going to interview you.” He pointed the other way, toward the two chairs.

“Need more light”, he mumbled.

Dragging his dad's reading lamp to the side of the fireplace, he switched it on and then checked the viewfinder once more.

“Perfect.”

He clapped his hands to check the microphone was working. It was all set up just how he imagined; the idyllic Christmas living room, complete with tree, decorations, a roaring fire, a plate of mince pies placed next to a glass of the something dreadful tasting called sherry, and two empty armchairs facing each other.

“Okay, okay. All done. Action.”

Dylan hit the record button. He shuffled in front of the camera and cleared his throat.

“Greetings fans! DylanDude872 here, once again bringing you the latest news from my house.

Tonight is a very special night, not just because it is the night before I get that LEGO set that I've wanted since August, but also because we have a special guest.

If you thought my interview with postman who had tourette's was good, you ain't seen nothing yet.

“The stage is set, so all I need to do is wait for our guest to arrive.

On that note, it might take a while. Not completely sure when he'll get here, but according to the US military tracking satellites...”

He held up his phone, displaying

“Yes, my YouTube channel.

I have 3628 subscribers.” a blinking radar app. “...he's just crossed the Irish Sea. So I'm gonna set the trap and hide, innit?”

Dylan moved off camera, then reappeared with a glowing pink orb. It seemed to be hot as he carried it with oven gloves. He set it down next to the mince pies then scurried underneath one of the chairs.

For a while the scene remained the same; two comfy arm chairs, an inviting fire, a eerily glowing ball, and the partially concealed grinning face of a child. From underneath the chair, Dylans's phone silently sprang to life, causing him to giggle. Then something notable happened.

The orb began to flicker then flas like a strobe light. Green points of light burst from it, casting laser dots across the walls and ceiling of the room, slowly turning like a disco ball. Just like Dylan had planned, time had stopped.

Suddenly a plume of black soot erupted from the fireplace, followed by flashes of white light.

Next, a red object crashed into the fire, but was neither burnt by the flames, nor did it extinguish them. The object swore loudly, then screamed, “What by Rudolph's big red conk is going on?!?”

Santa stood up from the flames, patted himself off, then looked around. “Why aren't I travelling faster than light?” He yanked his sack out of the fire, which also wasn't burnt, and dropped it on the rug. “I'll be late!”

Dylan jumped out of his hiding place. “Welcome Santa!” he shouted, causing the big man to scream in fight and fall ove .

“Sorry,” said Dylan. “Do you prefer Father Christmas? I know the two actually mean different things.”

Santa picked himself up. “And who might you be, young lad? And why have I... stopped?”

Dylan stuck out his hand. “Name's DylanDude872. Well, that's my YouTube username. You're on my show.” He pointed at the camera.

“Mmm...” groaned Santa, stroking his long white beard. “And how did you get me to stop? I should be somewhere over Luton by now.”

Dylan redirected his finger once more. “The Orb. Got it from this bloke down the road, lives above his sister's garage. Said it can both freeze time and hold semi-corporeal beings. Like what you is.”

“I see. Yes, I think I know him.

He's permanently on the Naughty List.”

“Ha, yeah. He's a nutter.”

Santa looked back at the camera, then at one of the armchairs.

“Well then. If I can't leave, and if time has indeed frozen...”

He slumped into the chair and scooped up a pie. “...ask your questions.”

Dylan whooped and sprang into the opposite chair. “Great. Erm... first of all, thanks for being here today. I understand you're a busy man.”

“Didn't have much choice, son,” blurted Santa. “Go on.”

“Well, said Dylan, squirming in the seat, “what me and my followers would like to know, is who is your favourite person to follow on Twitter?”

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“Thanks for being here today.

I understand you’re a busy man.”

Santa blinked. He looked to the camera, then back to Dylan. “Is that it? Is that what you want to know?”

Dylan nodded. “That is what many of my...”

“Yeah, yeah... you're “followers”.

Doesn't sound creepy at all. Hang on, where are your parents?”

Dylan shrugged. “In bed. I put something in their mulled wine.

They'll be out 'till Boxing Day.” “Good grief!” huffed Santa.

“So, drugging your mum and dad aside, what you really want to know from me, Santa Claus... Father Christmas... Saint Nicolas... an immortal being capable of manipulating the space time continuum to deliver presents to every child on Earth who wants one in just on night... is who I follow on Twitter.”

Dylan's head nodded like a woodpecker.

Santa sighed a mighty sigh which seemed to shake the world. The fire in the hearth twitched and the camera wobbled. “Dylan... it was Dylan, wasn't it? Son, there are more important things than showing off on the internet.

Especially at this time of year.”

He leant forward. “See here.

What have I got in that sack for you?” He motioned toward the discarded sack on the rug.

Dylan looked at it, eyes lighting up. “LEGO. The set with the volcano and the truck and the drone.”

“And why do you want that particular set. Of all the things you could have had in the world?”

Dylan's face fell. “Erm... dunno.

Saw someone review it on

YouTube. It was popular. It's a very popular toy this Christmas.

Everyone wants it.”

“Do you?”

“Yep.” “Do you really?”

“Err... yeah.”

“Really Dylan? You really want that more than anything?”

Dylan slumped back in his seat.

“I thought I did.”

Santa's brushy eyebrows raised and his gleaming blue eyes shone brightly by the light of the fire.

“What can I give you, Dylan?

What do you want?”

Dylan's lip curled. His eyes grew wet. “Friends.”

from the sack and slid it under the tree. “You know, a young lad who lives just around the corner is getting one of these LEGO sets, too. Think I might leave him a note saying you've got one, and that you should build them together.”

Dylan stared into the flames.

Quietly he uttered, “Thanks”.

Santa slung the empty sack over his shoulder and tapped a finger on the orb. It stopped glowing. “There we are, time for some time once more. Merry Christmas, Dylan. Ahem...

DylanDude872, that is.” Dylan smiled and watched as Santa disappeared in a streak of blue light that arched upwards into the chimney.

Santa sat back, less jolly now.

“Right then. Friends it is.” He stood, took the wrapped gift

He looked at the camera.

“Thanks... for watching. And that.” He stood and switched the camera off.

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Santa burns billions of calories while delivering present to the whole world, so sometimes leaving milk and cookies can be a bit of a waste. We suggest a cold pasta dish with lots of greens, and maybe a smoothie to accompany it. Who knows; Santa might thank you by leaving a few extra pressies.

Basically, if children are awake when Santa visits, he can't use his magic to deliver your gifts. Make sure you're as tired as tired can be on Christmas Eve night by doing something very energetic during the day. A marathon might be out of the question, but an intensive play session outside will help bring on the ol' shut-eye.

Remember... if you don't believe in Santa, he won't come. This has something to do with quantum mechanics and the frequency by which all matter vibrates, but we're not getting into it now. And that's not because we don't understand what we just said. No, we definitely do. So in a nutshell, expect a visit from old Santy C, and you 'll get one.

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Mum of two, Mya, talks about the trials and tribulations of parenting. Christmas is on its way which means Father Christmas is too, with this in mind, Mya ponders over how much money she’s going to be spending.

Last Christmas Shay didn’t grasp the concept of Christmas, he was only just one after all. This was great. I didn’t need to worry about going crazy in the present department and the main fun of the day was tearing paper up. Fast forward a year and I reckon there’s going to be a little more thought required.

Shay get’s the concept of presents now, having just had his birthday, he learnt to say ‘wooooow’ as a loose form of gratitude.

The magic of having a two year old is that they can enjoy unwrapping gifts, and then in turn playing with them, but there’s no understanding of price.

Shay was just as delighted with the smaller, cheaper presents that he was given for his birthday as he was with the bigger more expensive ones.

With this in mind i’m heading out shopping with a determination not to break the bank this Christmas, Shay won’t notice or mind for that matter anyway.

Here’s a couple of gift ideas I’ve come up with that won’t burn to a big hole in your pocket.

Tool kits and fancy dress outfits are winners every single time.

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Early works of art from your little one can go on Grandma’s fridge or dad’s desk at work. Two year olds love making a mess. Paint, crayons and craft supplies go a long way and can provide hours of entertainment.

Bath time is the best time. There’s a whole range of amazingly decorated rubber ducks for bath time and lot’s of other cheap present ideas that come to life in the bath. n Check out this Batman Bath Duck for a fiver from www.asos.com

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Hide all valuables and wrap up balls of all sizes. Great for helping kids with their hand eye coordination and causing a little trouble along the way.

Colourful, lightweight ones are the way to go here for damage control.

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Have you got a Jamie Oliver or Mary Berry in the making? There may be small cause for concern if your little one is starting to remind you of Gordon Ramsay. Play kitchens are a little more expensive but will provide

What family album isn’t complete without family a Christmas day photo complete with a mini Police man or woman running around? Toddlers love copying grown ups, especially dressing up and going to ‘work’.

GO ROUND) Parents worry about their little ones future more times than it’s worth mentioning. A very sensible idea would be to open up a savings account in your littles one’s name and put some pennies in each Christmas and birthday. Other family members can do this too. Presents are all good and well but when it comes to our children’s future we know what they’re going to need the most.

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A friend and colleague of mine recently had a Christmas craft and cooking day. I absolutely loved her Santa Claus pancakes and home made decorated baubles. Brilliant for kids that are slightly older than my little boy.

FAMILY

Christmas crafts SANTA PANCAKES You can make your own pancakes or cheat and buy them. There’s plenty of recipes online.

To Decorate you will need: • Squirty Cream • Strawberries • Chocolate Buttons Method: • Place the Pancake on a Plate • Put Cut up strawberries above the Pancake to make a hat • Use chocolate buttons to make the eyes • Don’t forget to pop a strawberry in the middle for a nose

CHRISTMAS BAUBLE A great one to sit on the tree every year and remind you of just how small your little one’s once were.

You will need: • Christmas baubles (medium size, solid colour of your choice) • White Paint • Sharpie or markers in a few colours

• Squirt a line between the pancake and the Strawberries to make the line of the hat, remember to pop your bobble on the end • Now you can get down and squirty and make your beard Method: • Place the white paint (with a brush) onto the palm of your child’s hand • Get your little one to grab the Bauble making sure they grip the ball (not enough to break it) • Wait for the paint to dry then decorate the finger parts like Snowmen (Claire also added the name and date to the underneath of the bauble)

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T H I S I S S U E . . . gary delivers cuteness

Apologies if you live in the microvillage sandwiched between Acomb an the ring road, but in the course of researching this month’s Time Travel feature we took a jaunt there, and seemingly stepped back in time. Check out the article, but for a sense of what all the surrounding villages like Fulford, Heworth, and Haxby used to be like, get to Knapton.

Sorry to keep droning on...

Although Howard’s column this month is all about chucking stuff out (and his associated glee), he did have one new addition to his house – one that far outdoes the arrival of all three of his kids. Howie got a drone, and a proper one, too, with a cool camera and a range to put most eagles to shame. Obviously he’s been flying it around a lot, snapping pictures of rainbows and the underside of clouds (he’s still learning). Perhaps in the not-too-distant future your copy of YLL will be delivered via drone. Howard won’t be piloting though; he nearly hit a tree with his the other day.

It's true, and he wants your money. But it's okay, it's actually for a very good cause. The collection will be taking place this month, travelling around, spreading festive cheer, and raising much-needed funds.

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Distribution Manager Gary, the guy responsible for making sure you all get your copy of YLL on time, recently delivered something even better into the office. Gary and his wife have had a baby, Stanley, who we're sure you'll agree is exceptionally cute. That should come as no surprise though, as Gary was recipient of both the 'Best Smile' and 'Housewives' Favourite' awards, according to the hand-written certificates on the wall of his office.

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To a child, nursery should be all about discovery, and those discoveries should be made in the most fun way possible. That idea is shared by Young Discoverers Nursery, who provide high quality childcare for children aged between three months and five years. From their fabulous rural setting in Escrick, just off the A19 to the south of the city, the experienced and trained staff have some fabulous events lined up over the festive season, including a visit to nearby Hollicarrs Woods for the Pre School Christmas Party (where Santa might also make an appearance).

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Here is a Christmas gift that anyone would love: a holiday. No matter where you want to go in the world, or how you want to get there, we know of a group of friendly people with all the expert knowhow to make your travelling dreams come true.

Amigo Holidays is staffed by a dedicated team of travel agents who draw upon years of experience in organising package holidays, luxurious cruises, and even madcap trips to Disney Land. What's more, they can now deliver their tailored service in brand new premises in a central location.

The new Amigo Holidays has recently opened for business on Blossom Street, in the old Art Deco Odeon building. And if you thought popping into a travel agent's was a boring job, think again. The new shop has been kitted out with parts of an actual aeroplane – one that actually flew! So while you sit in real aeroplane seats, gazing out of the real aeroplane windows, while chatting to one of the team, your kids can go crazy in the children's play area.

PLANNING YOUR HOLIDAY However, if you're unable to make it to the new Blossom Street store, why not let Amigo Holidays travel to you. They offer a home visit service, where an agent can pop 'round for a cup of tea

and hear about your holidaying plans. And hey, even if you have absolutely no idea what you want to do or where you want to go, they can still help. Merely having an enthusiasm about getting away for a fun break is all Amigo Holidays need, and they'll make suggestions based on your and your family's interests.

So once you have the flights, accommodation, and food sorted, what else do you need? Money, we assume, and fortunately Amigo Holidays can help out there as well. Located inside the new shop is a Bureau de Change (God we love saying that phrase) so you can swap your pounds for euros, dollars, yen, krona... whatever you need. Amigo Holidays really is a one-stop holiday shop. n To book an appointment, or just to find out more, call 420099, visit www.amigo-travel.co.uk or email sales@amigo-travel.co.uk

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If you thought December theatre was all about what dresses Berwick Kaler will be wearing, think again. Students from Stagecoach York Theatre School are gearing up to appear in a number of professional tours, including Abba Mania at the York Barbican this month, and La Boheme and Evita at the Grand Opera House in March. There will also be a special opportunity to appear at the York Barbican in Stagecoach’s own show A Night at the Musicals. This follows students appearing in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat earlier this year, as well as in the heart of London’s West End at Her Majesty’s Theatre. Wow, what a busy year! n Stagecoach York is now enrolling for the spring term, starting in January. Call 672662 or visit www.stagecoach.co.uk/york.

Investing in your future With Christmas on the horizon, have you thought about getting yourself a gift? If not, why not consider investing in your own future by checking out the courses offered at York College? Their Open Day on 3rd December will highlight how their Adult Learning programme, apprenticeships, higher education courses, and so much more could benefit you. Students can also find out about what A Level courses are offered, and about how York College produces fantastic results each and every year. Taking place from 10am, the day will also be great chance to get a feel for the campus and meet tutors and students alike. Right... how do you gift wrap an application form?

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YORK CARES AT CHRISTMAS Bits and bobs for those who care for someone

HINTS AND TIPS ON BEHAVIOUR:

These tips were provided by real carers to the NHS. Perhaps some could be of use to you.

“Don’t always try to speak for the person you care for, or predict their needs. It’s always better to them communicate for themselves.”

ON HYGIENE: “If you care for someone who doesn’t like to wash, try activities that include showering afterwards, like swimming.”

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“Use toothpaste and shower gel that uses a pump dispenser as it require fewer motor skills.”

“Fiddle toys can help distract people from repetition and self-injurious behaviour. Sensory toys and Rubik’s Cube are great.” n Discover more at ww.nhs.uk

CAR CANE. Know someone who finds it hard to get out of a car seat? This handy gadget could help. The Car Cane slots into a car’s door lock to produce a sturdy and easily removable handle. Now it is easy to hoist yourself up and out of a seat, and the Car Cane also boasts a useful torch built into the handle, so even in the dark you can find the right slot. n £14.99 from www.highstreettv.com BORDER PATROL SAFETY BEAM. If you care for someone with dementia, who has the tendency to wander off alone, this could help. The Border Patrol Safety Beam projects an invisible infrared laser beam from one device to the other, and when that beam is interrupted, an alarm will sound. This could be set up by the front door to alert carers that their charge has wandered, or even for older people to let them know when someone enters the house. n £22.74 from www.nrshealthcare.co.uk

Despite that title being the best pun ever, getting your cat neutered is a pretty serious job. Usually costing around £50, thanks to York Cats Protection people on a low income, pensioners, and students can get their cats neutered for only £5! Help reduce the number of strays in the city, and protect your cat against certain kinds of illnesses. n Call 659360.

Give us a BENTLEY. Gentle lad Bentley was a little bit coy when meeting new people, but now he’s a super friendly and excitable chap who adores attention and is a proper TLC junkie!

RONNIE & REDGIE. Firstly we don’t know why Redgie is spelt like this…you best ask the man himself. Secondly, these two cats are nothing like their despicable namesakes, being warm, gentle, loving and full of goodness! n Call Cats Protection on 760356 or visit www.cats.org.uk SUMMER. She has had a really tough start to life and is now ready for a new chapter.

Summer is very friendly and has an excellent temperament and could live with secondary school children as she is quite bouncy.

DIAMOND. She was extremely underweight but with some love and good food she has blossomed into a fit and healthy girl. Diamond is very friendly with everyone she meets and loves a fuss and attention. She is a big girl so would be best with children of secondary school age or older. n Call RSPCA York and District Branch on 654949 or visit www.rspca-yorkhome.org.uk

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If so, you’re already one step further to a new career. CELT, the Centre for English Language Teaching at the University of York, is looking for enthusiastic people to train up to teach the good ol’ English language. You’ll be passing on your knowledge to people who are eager to learn our mother tongue, and discover all the subtle nuances that you might take for granted. The Trinity College certified Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) course runs from January to June of next year, two nights a week (until it intensifies in June). n To find out more about applying, and the many benefit the qualification could offe , call 324280 or visit www.york.ac.uk/celt

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If you care for someone, be it a parter, child, or parent, then you need to know about 25th November.

Carers Rights Day is about both highlighting the hard work of the millions of carers in the UK, and making sure they know about all the help and benefits that they are entitled to. To that end York Carers Centre have partnered up with Barclays Bank to host a morning at the branch on Parliament Street, 9.30-11.30am. Snatch an opportunity to talk to someone from City of York Council about the Care Act, and find out what support is available from Barclays through their Digital Eagles scheme. Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors will also be on hand with legal advice, as will York Carers Centre’s Advice and Benefits orker to answer questions. n To find out more (about anything to with caring) call 715490.

Join us for our Christmas Fayre and see our stylish new look!

Our two York care homes have a brand new look Join us for our Christmas Fayre and we’d be proud to show you around. Why not pop

see ourfayres? stylish into and our Christmas Staffnew will belook! on hand to give tours and answer any queries you may have.

Our two York care homes have a brand new look and we’d be proud to show you around. Why not pop Meadowbeck Christmas into our Christmas fayres?

Staff will be Fayre on hand to give tours and24th answer any queries you may have.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY This is the time of year when the trees draw their energy deep into their core, and the scarlet, gold and russet leaves carpet the earth. The squirrels collect nuts and berries for their winter store, and the small creatures seek the comfort of warm hiding places. The nights lengthen, the mist thickens, and we become aware of the closing of the year.

This is a beautiful time of clarity and stillness, and we turn our attention inwards to consider our lives and where we are going next.

We may decide we need to challenge ourselves to learn new skills, to become stronger, more flexible, and more confident in our physical bodies. But

equally, we might realise that meditation and mindfulness might bring us what we most need: stillness, focus, and a quietening of the mind.

ABOUT YOU This seasonal contemplation may bring you to yoga, as a good yoga practice helps you discover all these aspects of yourself. The yoga postures bring the mind and body together with the breath, encouraging us to keep our awareness in the present moment. The physical side of the practice brings many benefits such as strength, flexibili , better balance, joint health and increased immunity, but yoga is more than just an exercise! At York Yoga Studio, they also offer meditation and gentle practices that help you feel calm, centred, and empowered.

Discover the benefits of mindfulness and meditation in specialist classes. Develop your physical practice with a full Primary Series Ashtanga Class. Rise above limitations in a Gentle and Chair based class - there truly are no limits to what you can do. If you can dream it in the deep midwinter, you can achieve it! n To find out more, and to book a class, call 785704 or visit www.yorkyogastudio.co.uk

As you contemplate the new year, consider how you can best develop and strengthen your body, mind, and spirit. Each term we offer new classes to meet the needs of our expanding yoga community and this year is no exception. Start your day with yoga in one of the new earlier morning classes. Explore moving meditation with Qi Gong.

Mindfulness/Meditation Early Start Morning Classes Introduction to Hatha Yoga Gentle and Chair Yoga Friendly Friday Iyengar Qi Gong Moving Meditation Full Primary Series Ashtanga

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D E C E M B E R Want to experience the best of the best events this month?

Go to these.

WHAT A SHAMBLES!

Santa comes to the Shambles thanks to York’s Chocolate Story One family at a time will be called through to Santa in his cosy study where they can make their Christmas requests to the big man himself and pose for a special commemorative photo. A special present will then come rolling down the workshop conveyor belt for each child to keep as a reminder of their special visit with Santa. Taking place 3rd-24th December. n Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com

HOWARD’S WAY...

...is pretty festive, at Castle Howard this Christmas Visit this Christmas when the grand interiors are festooned with a mix of traditional decorations and more modern installations, and see Father Christmas at the popular Fireside Audiences, until 23rd December. Also, a huge architectural gingerbread model of Castle Howard is set to take pride of place at the heart of the stately home’s festive celebrations this year, when London-based Bombas & Parr, recreate Vanbrugh’s original design for the grand estate from gingerbread and icing. n Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

THE ULTIMATE CAROL CONCERT

Community Carol Concert returns with added festive fever!

The hugely popular annual concert, which once again will take the York Barbican by storm on 11th December, will feature the Military Wives Choir York, Archies Boys Aloud, Huntington Primary Academy Choir, and Lord Deramore’s Primary School Choir. They will also be joined by concert regular Steve Cassidy and the illustrious Shepherd Group Concert Brass Band. As usual, expect rousing Christmas anthems and plenty of sing-along moments. n Call 0844 8542757.

ARE YOU SITTING COMFORTABLY? Good, then let Santa begin... at Beningbrough Hall

You’re invited to join Father Christmas for a story at the stately home just north of York, on 3rd-4th, 10th-11th, & 17th-18th December, and to see if you’ve made it to the good list. Join small groups in the library to hear a story from the man himself, as well as receiving an early present. Bring along your Christmas lists and chat with others about what you’d like to find under your tree on the morning of the 25th.

Oh, and he also brings some of his best elves.... although they’re quite naughty!

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ICE, ICE, BABY...

Get you skates on at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland Still drawing the crows at the Designer Outlet, Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland is THE place to get in the festive mood on the big ice skating rink, the Ice Factor.

Also, with a unique collection of vintage funfair rides and games stalls dating from as early as 1933, Santa welcoming visitors in his enchanting log cabin, live weekend entertainment, and of course Christmas shopping, Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland really does have something for everyone. Open until 2nd January. n Visit www.yorkshireswinterwonderland.com

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Rediscover the Lost Traditions of a Medieval Christmas

17th Nov 2016 to 5th Jan 2017 Join the lady of the house, Joan Snawsell of Barley Hall, as she prepares her household to welcome the great and good of York into her home for the festive season.

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

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THEATRE ROYAL To book: 623568.

THE MISCHIEF BEFORE CHRISTMAS (3RD-24TH DEC) State of Play Theatre are back this Christmas with their interactive adventure, bursting with festive spirit, life-size puppets, an elf named Frank and a girl called Sophie. Join the journey around the beautifully refurbished York Theatre Royal on an adventure fizzing with magic, mystery and music! Just perfect to get you and your family in the festive spirit.

CINDERELLA (8TH DEC-28TH JAN) Following an astounding panto at the Signal Box Theatre, Berwick and the gang are back where they belong: on the brand-new stage in the newly refurbished York Theatre Royal. . Even more incredible sets, stunning costumes, outstanding songand-dance routines, jaw-dropping effects, and slapstick lunacy to amaze and delight all ages!

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE

www.jrtheatre.co.uk

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (3RD-10TH DECEMBER)

With song, dance, slapstick silliness and all the trappings of a traditional family pantomime you’d be mad to miss this show from The Rowntree Players.

SHEPHERD GROUP BRASS BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT (16TH-17TH DECEMBER) This is not your usual brass band concert, with lots of Christmas fun culminating in the grand finale when all the bands join together on stage.

STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH Visit www.sjt.uk.com

NO KNOWING (1ST-24TH DECEMBER) A brand new Christmas comedy by Alan Ayckbourn.

PINOCCHIO (8TH-31ST DEC) Join Pinocchio as he encounters all of your favourite, larger than life characters and gets into all kinds of silly scrapes.

HOW TO CATCH A FAIRY: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE (10TH-17TH DECEMBER) Tilly and Peter have just moved to the country – BORING! Or is it?

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YORK BARBICAN 0844 854 2757 Paragon St, York YO10 4AH 7 Jackson – Live In Concert 8 The Shires 9 Abba Mania 9 Laugh Out Loud

Comedy Club 11 York Community

Carol Concert 14 The Overtones 15 The Human League 16 The Snowman

& The Nutcracker 18 Kate Rusby at Christmas 21-22 Basil & Co. - The Sitcom

Experience 27 Glenn Miller

1 Dr Sketchy's Anti-art School 2 Say Owt Slam 3 Open Mic Night-time 4 Burning Duck Comedy Club 5 Al Goodwin 6 Fleeting Quiz: Pixar Studios 8 Blowing Whistles 9 Libby Redman 10, 13 & 14 Blowing Whistles 15 Wozzon Comedy Club 16 Laugh Out Loud

Comedy Club 19 Sundance Plays Hendrix 21 Discomister Winter

Solstice Party 22 Borderline 23 Haggis Horns

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KING LEAR (30TH NOV-4TH DEC + 6TH-10TH DEC) This modern, fast-paced production of Shakespeare’s epic tragedy brings the story of King Lear close to all our lives, asking “what would you do if you lost everything?”

THE GREAT GATSBY (15TH DEC-7TH JAN) Back by popular demand, The Guild Of Misrule present their immersive production of The Great Gatsby.

Be plunged in to a world of red hot jazz, bootleg liquor and more than a little scandal. Expect music, cocktails, dancing and debauchery in this radical adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald’s seminal jazz age tale. 1920s dress encouraged.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE

To book: 0844 8713024.

ALADDIN (9TH DEC-1ST JAN) Three Bears Productions will be flying in this Christmas with Aladdin, starring Suzanne Shaw, (Hear’Say) as the beautiful Princess Jasmine, Paul

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Singers & Musicians Night Brooks Williams Jackie Oates with Tristan Seume Christmas Party

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EARLY MUSIC 01904 632220 St. Margaret’s Church, Walmgate, York YO1 9TL 8

Sinha (ITV’s The Chase) in the role of Abanazar, Debbie McGee, Carl Tracey (Nick Jr Go!Go!Go!), Frazer Hines (Emmerdale, Doctor Who) as The Emperor and Stuart Wade as Wishee Washee.

FRIARGATE THEATRE To book: 613000

THREE CHEERS FOR CHRISTMAS (20TH-21ST DECEMBER) Woven together with puppetry, music, comic silliness, and plenty of interactivity for younger members of the audience, this colourful cloth of Yuletide yarns offers a brilliant background to the heart of Christmas.

QUEEN ETHELBURGA’S SCHOOL

To book: boxoffice@qe.or THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1ST-3RD DEC) QE Performing Arts presents this grand adaptation of the classic musical.

BEYOND THE BARRICADE (10TH DEC) Hit songs from some of the most famous shows and musicals in the world.

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Gothic Voices The Goldfinch Ensembl Trevor Pinnock & Friends Joglaresa: Caroles of Nuns & Roses Renaissance Red Priest: Winter Baroque Carnival In Echo Koshka Julia Biel The York Waits Celtic Christmas Strings Ascents of the Soul

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ONGOING EVENTS UNTIL 2017 JORVIK EXHIBITIONS, across York. While the Viking Centre is transformed following the flooding of 2015, three new exhibitions will be installed in important sites across York. Jorvik: Life and Death will be hosted in The Kerrigan Room of York Theatre Royal, Jorvik: Home and Abroad will live in York St Mary’s, Coppergate, while Jorvik: Treasures and Belief can be viewed in The Undercroft of York Minster. Find out more at www. jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk UNTIL MARCH 2017 WOLF HALL COMES TO YORK, Barley Hall. The Power & Glory exhibition is now home to some of the most beautiful costumes from the smash hit BBC series, Wolf Hall. Experience the majesty of six of the costumes used in the series and make yourself at home.

Visit www.barleyhall.co.uk/wolfhall UNTIL 5th JANUARY THE LOST TRADITIONS OF MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS REDISCOVERED, Barley Hall. Discover the hidden history of Christmas in medieval York

with the new exhibition The Lost Traditions of Medieval Christmas Rediscovered. Join the lady of the house, Joan Snawsell of Barley Hall, as she prepares her household to welcome the great and the good of York into her home for the festive season. See how the festive season was celebrated back before Starbucks brought out the red cups, and experience a Christmas with all the trimmings – medieval style. Visit www.barleyhall.co.uk

UNTIL 2nd JANUARY YORKSHIRE'S WINTER WONDERLAND Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

UNTIL 31st DECEMBER SEA:LAND, Lotte Inch Gallery.

Featuring paintings, drawings, and mixed media works from Yorkshire

based artists Steve Williams and Jean Duncan, with Scottish artist Finlay Coupar and Nottingham based Laine Tomkinson. Call 848660.

UNTIL 24th DECEMBER STORY TIME WITH SANTA, Flamingo Land. Go and see the big man, and also take in the animals. The festive market, Christmas party nights, and all the usual hair-raising attractions. Call 0800 4088840.

UNTIL 23rd DECEMBER CHRISTMAS AT CASTLE HOWARD Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

UNTIL 23rd DECEMBER CHRISTMAS OPENING, Burton Agnes. The Cunliffe-Lister family gather natural products from the Hall's award winning gardens and estate to create stunning, original decorations. A huge Christmas tree from the estate's forestland will dominate the Great Hall, while in the courtyard, the Home and Garden Shop and Gift Shop will stock exciting and unusual Christmas presents and the Christmas Shop is a whole shop dedicated to Christmas. Visit www. burtonagnes.com

UNTIL 20th DECEMBER FATHER CHRISTMAS’S GROTTO, Fountains Abbey, 1-3pm. What’s that sound? It’s the jingle of reindeer bells – Father Christmas is touching down at Fountains Abbey this year and he comes bearing gifts. Call 01765 608888.

UNTIL 18th DECEMBER LITTLE CINEMA, The Treasurer's House.

See old footage of York's historic past, as well as dining in the cafe. Call 01904 624247.

UNTIL 18th DECEMBER MUSIC AND LIGHTS, Fountains Abbey, (also 27th & 31st). Wander through the estate to see the trees twinkling with light and the abbey all aglow with the colours of the rainbow. Also, stop by the cellarium to catch some live festive music. Call 01765 608888.

UNTIL 4th DECEMBER A LIFE

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1st-23rd MEET SANTA, Scarborough Sea Life Centre. Meet Santa this Christmas in his magical underwater wonderland, where he will be handing out free presents for all children who visit him in his grotto.

Call 01723 373414.

27th DUNNINGTON CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, Dunnington, 11am-4pm. Shelter from the cold with some gift inspiration, as well as a chance to meet Father Christmas (12noon3pm) Visit www.dunningtonfayre.org.uk

DECEMBER THROUGHOUT DECEMBER CHRISTMAS IN THE FOREST, Dalby Forest. As well as picking up a Christmas tree, why not follow the tree trail and even get a chance to meet the big fellow himself! Visit www.forestry.gov.uk/dalbyforest

1st-3rd CRAFTING WORKSHOPS, across York.

Join Creative Avenue for a series of different crafting parties and workshops, to help you make your own Christmas gifts and decorations.

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2nd CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 8pm.

BMS York presents pianist Andrew Brownell and Zsolt-Tihamér Visontay on violin. Visit www.bms-york.org.uk 2nd PAMPER & SHOPPING EVENING, Redmayne Lodge, Strensall, 6-9pm. Join in with a fantastic fundraiser and treat yourself before Christmas. Visit www. facebook.com/fundraisingVIP 3rd THE ELVES AND THE CARPENTER, Harpham Village Hall, 7pm. A brand new family comedy from Kate Bramley with songs from Jez Lowe. Its toy making time in Santa’s workshop, but Mrs. Claus is getting worried. The Elves have left the building. In fact they haven’t been seen since last Christmas! Call 07771 798222.

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3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 21st & 22nd SANTA SPECIAL TRAIN RIDES, Yorkshire Museum of Farming. In conjunction with The Derwent Valley Light Railway, the museum will once again again welcome Santa Claus himself on a train ride filled with adventure and Christmas magic. Look forward to taking a tour of Santa's village, too!

Call 01904 489966.

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IN COLOUR, Kentmere House Gallery, every Thursday, 6-9pm, and first weekend of every month, 11am-5pm. The work of the late Jack Hellewell. Call 01904 656507.

3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 20th & 21st SANTA SPECIALS, North York Moors Railway. Join Santa and his special helpers on a magical adventure aboard the Santa Express, which will take you on a festive journey you won’t forget. Departing from Pickering Station, the Santa Specials bring Christmas to life and give children the chance to meet the legendary man himself in his grotto on board the train. Visit www.nymr. co.uk 3rd-18th NORTHERN LIGHT, Castle Fine Art, Copergate Centre. A brand new exhibition from Yorkshire artist Bob Barker, one of the UK’s most beloved contemporary artists.

Visit www.castlegalleries.com

1st LINDISFARNE, Selby Town Hall. Emerging from Tyneside in the 1970s, Lindisfarne quickly carved out a unique place for themselves as one of British rock’s most original bands.

Call 01757 708449.

3rd-24th SANTA IN THE SHAMBLES! Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

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10th YORKSHIRE BACH CHOIR, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, 7.30pm.

An unmissable trio of festive works, conducted by Peter Seymour. Visit www.yorkshirebachchoir.org.uk 11th COMMUNITY CAROL CONCERT, York Barbican, 2.30pm.

The hugely popular annual concert, which once again will take the York Barbican by storm, will feature the Military Wives Choir York, Archies Boys Aloud, Huntington Primary Academy Choir, and Lord

13th MEDICINE AND HEALTH CARE IN ROMAN BRITAIN, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture by Dr Nick Summerton, GP East Yorkshire & Medical Director, Bluecrest Health, A EUROPEAN PREMIERE ‘joyfully suggests the cradle of life itself’ – The Guardian ‘the same verve and accessibility as Karl Jenkins’ – Classic FM

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8th, 10th, 13th, & 14th BLOWING WHISTLES, The Basement. The York LGBT Forum,

11th CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT, Fountains Abbey, 3.30-4.15pm. Pick up a candle on your way in and see the flickering glow of nearly 1000 candles light up the abbey cellarium.

Grab a mulled wine or a hot chocolate and have a sing-a-long to all your favourite traditional carols. Call 01765 608888.

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10th GERVASE PHINN, Selby Town Hall. Best-selling and award winning author, radio and TV personality Gervase Phinn really is at his best and most exciting in front of a live audience. Call 01757 708449.

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8th-15th CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL, National Centre for Early Music. A week of performances with a mix of artists, including Spiritato!, The Goldfinch Ensemble, enaissance, and In Echo. To find out more, and to book tickets, call 658338.

9th A CHILD IS BORN, The Bar Convent. Enjoy a performance from The Stanford Bridge Singers, with a complimentary mince pie and glass of mulled wine. Call 01904 643238.

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An endless variety of collectables, possibly including Corgi, Lledo, Efe, Matchbox, Hornby, Bachmann, Model Railways, Sci Fi, Star Wars, film and TV related items. erfect for collectors old and young, and for bagging special Christmas gifts. Call 01522 880383.

11th CHRISTMAS CONCERT, Madhymaka, Kilnwick Percy Hall, Pocklington. Featuring local solo artists and bands, this is a great night out with music, meditation and buffet.

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3rd OPEN DAY, York College, 10am-12noon. Find out about all the available courses on offer at the college, as well as checking out the campus and facilities. Call 01904 770400.

8th CAROL SERVICE, York Minster, 7pm. York St John University once again host their annual carol service, helping to round off the college's 175th anniversary. Call 01904 876654.

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3rd, 10th, & 17th AN AUDIENCE WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS, Burton Agnes Hall.

Father Christmas, Mrs Claus and Jingles the Magic Elf will be thrilling children, and adults alike, this Christmas with magical performances of magic, song and storytelling. Visit www.burtonagnes.com

3rd CHRISTMAS FAYRE, Newtonon-Ouse Parish Hall, 10am-4pm.

Stalls with a variety of gifts and crafts, and also a Grotto with a visit from Father Christmas! Call 01347 848373.

Deramore’s Primary School Choir.

They will also be joined by concert regular Steve Cassidy and the illustrious Shepherd Group Concert Brass Band. As usual, expect rousing Christmas anthems and plenty of singalong moments. Call 0844 8542757.

a Lord Mayor Charity of the Year, have launched their very first Drama Group with their first ever production. Call 0871 9025726.

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3rd-4th, 10th-11th, & 17th-18th ART EXHIBITIONS, Kentmere House Gallery, 11am-5pm. See the latest exhibitions from local and national artists. Visit www. kentmerehouse.co.uk

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14th CHRISTMAS WITH THE OVERTONES, York Barbican. The Overtones are torch-bearers for flat out fantastic singing, as much as a throwback to the timeless appeal of doo-wop and Motown as they are to modern day R&B and pop. Call 0844 8542757.

16th CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT, The Bar Convent.

The York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir perform, while you enjoy a complimentary mince pie and glass of mulled wine. Call 01904 643238.

Lane. Raising funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society the nights are five hours of cool live music from a 13-piece swing band, classic disco tunes covering, a magician, food and a cheap bar. There's even a fun Strictly Come Dancing competition!

To book, call 07775 615151.

19th LATE NIGHT OPENINGS, Micklegate, 5-8pm. Many businesses will remain open for late night shopping and refreshments. Pubs to serve mulled wine or cider & mince pies, and restaurants will offer coffee and hot chocolate. Also, expect two Reindeer in a pen at the Rock Church! For more info, call 627239.

22nd SING A LONG CAROL CONCERT, Central Methodist Church, St. Saviourgate, 3.304.30pm. Including favourites like Jingle Bells and Hark the Herald Angles Sing. Cafe from 1.30pm. Call 612171.

16th CAROL CONCERT, York Cemetery, 7.30pm. Drama, traditional carols and readings, a musical performance by Quodlibet, home-made mince pies and fruit punch. A wonderful evening! Call 610578.

27th THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA, York Barbican.

Legendary band leader Ray McVay and the Glenn Miller Orchestra will transport you back in time with the soothing sounds of the 1940s. Call 0844 8542757. To win tickets, turn to our Competition pages!

17th-18th MR SWING'S DANCE ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS BALL, Manor C of E Academy, Millfield

28th-30th YORCHESTRA, University of York. Yorchestra is a

non-residential holiday orchestra in at The for young musicians. Secure you place for the December course now!

Visit www.yorchestra.org 31st NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER DANCE, Mecure York Fairfield Manor. Celebrate the New Year in style at this black-tie Carnival Gala Ball. Call 521505.

31st DANCING ON THE GROUND, New Earswick Bowls Club. See the New Year in with the Steve Cassidy Band and DJ Geoff.

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31st NEW YEAR'S EVEN PARTY, Sandburn Hall. Celebrate the New Year in style with cocktails, a four course meal, a live band, and a DJ until 2am. To book, call 469922.

JANUARY 1st ANTIQUE & COLLECTORS FAIR, York Racecourse, 10am-4pm.

Organised by Selby Antiques, this fair is filled with quality dealers and fascinating items. Call 07817 724904.

28th FREE TASTER DAY, Pauline Quirke Academy York, Huntington School, 1.45-5pm. Children aged 4-18 years can try out classes in comedy, drama, musical theatre, and Film and Television. Simply turn up on the day. Visit www.pqacademy.com

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hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 656713.

E V E R Y D AY SHAMBLES MARKET, 9am-5pm.

Over 100 stalls where you will find locally sourced award-winning produce, sustainable fresh fish and Yorkshire crafts and gifts. There’s a fantastic kiosk serving hot, fresh food, and an outdoor seating area with WiFi. Visit www.york.gov.uk or call 01904 551355.

SECRECY AND SPIES, The Bar Convent. This state-of-the-art exhibition will inspire you with the story of the Bar Convent. Discover three hundred years of history and the remarkable people who have shaped it. Meet the radical Yorkshire nun and pioneer Mary Ward, whose devotion to her cause took her on foot across the Alps - twice. Visit www.bar-convent.org.uk 1914: WHEN THE WORLD CHANGED FOREVER, York Castle Museum. The terror of total war and its revolutionary impact on life around the world is explored in this major exhibition on the First World War. It

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tells the fascinating and often moving stories of the Yorkshire people who were affected. Visit www. yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk 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 01904 622303.

REVEALING YORK MINSTER’S UNDERCROFT, York Minster.

Experience the revamped network of new interactive galleries, housed in the Undercroft and Treasury below the historic cathedral. Visit www.yorkminster.org or call 0844 9390011.

RIVER CRUISES, YorkBoat, Lendal Landing. Enjoy river cruises every day and see York from a different perspective. There are daily cruises from February to November, as well as early evening and night-time floodlit cruises. Call 01904 628324 YORK ARMY MUSEUM, Tower Street. The regimental museum of The Royal Dragoon Guards and The Yorkshire Regiment. Call 01904 731532.

CHOCOLATE AND THE PEOPLE OF YORK, York’s Chocolate Story, 10am-6pm. A brand new exhibition

explores the contribution the people of York have made to the cities great chocolate industry. From the thousands of factory workers who manned the production lines, to the founding fathers, whose inventiveness and dedication created world famous brands still produced in the city. Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com

GHASTLY SHOWS, York Dungeon.

Visitors can immerse themselves into a world-first bloody Viking battle in a brand new interactive show, Vengeance of the Vikings, where guests can get to know the torturous techniques used on Saxons, including public blood-eagling and a viper pit! If that wasn’t enough, guests are taken on an expedition through 2,000 years of dark and murky history, coming face to face with rebellious rogues and learning all about York’s history, minus the boring bits of course! Visit www.thedungeons.com/York LIGHTWATER VALLEY, near Ripon. Escape to Lightwater Valley and discover the excitement of a

day bursting with thrills, chills and adventure. Visit www.lightwatervalley. co.uk ALLERTHORPE LAKELAND PARK, Allerthorpe. Set in 53 acres of grounds and lakes, the site offers a variety of watersports as well as a campsite and Lakeside cafe. Visit www.allerthorpelakelandpark.co.uk YORK GOLF RANGE, Towthorpe Moor Lane, near Strensall. Set in beautiful countryside, York Golf Range features a whole host of fun activities, including a floodlit driving range, a nine-hole golf course, crazy golf and even foot golf – a great combination of soccer and golf. 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.

Take the stress out of Christmas by ordering your Christmas food early, before 16th December. Visit www. theballoontree.co.uk POWER & GLORY: YORK IN THE TIME OF HENRY VIII, Barley Hall, 10am-4pm. Discover the archaeology, first-hand accounts of

life in the city and the effects that this greatest of Tudor monarchs had on life in York during his 38-year reign.

Visit www.barleyhall.co.uk or call 01904 615505.

THE WAGON PLAYS, Barley Hall.

Young visitors to the hall are invited to stage their own versions of the York Mystery Plays with a recreation of the Wagon Plays. Visit www.barleyhall.co.uk or call 01904 615505.

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 SHAPING THE BODY, York Castle Museum. An iron corset, crotchless pantaloons from the time of Jane Austen, bum rolls, and a killer dress are a few of the items that will feature in this major new exhibition. Visit www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk GR8ESCAPE YORK, Colliergate.

One hour is all you have to escape from the locked room. Solve the puzzles and codes to escape... before it's too late. Ideal for two-six players.

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REGULAR EVENTS EVERY MONDAY SELBY MARKET, Selby. A great market in the middle of the colourful little town.

Call 07808 768186.

EVERY TUESDAY QUIZ NIGHT, Huntington Sports Club, 8.30pm.

Call 01904 769138.

EVERY TUESDAY AND SATURDAY CARDIO FUN TENNIS, Heworth Tennis Club, 7pm (Tues), and 9.30am (Sat). Open to all, and non-members, it's a great way to get fitter and have fun. Visit ww . heworthtennisclub.co.uk EVERY WEDNESDAY ECO-CRAFTERS 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.

EVERY SUNDAY GIANT CARBOOT SALE, Home Farm, Wigginton, YO32 2RD, 7am-1pm. A great carboot sale with lots of space, toilets and refreshments. Call 01904 768463.

PICKERING CARBOOT SALE, Malton Road, Pickering, 7am-1pm. A popular carboot sale with plenty for everyone. Call 07817 037135.

Friends of Huntington Library welcome all for a drink and a chat.

Email friendsofhuntingtonlibrary@ gmail.com

EVERYDAY BREWTOWN TOURS. Visit a few local breweries in a matter of hours, and enjoy some delicious ale while at it. Call 636666.

2ND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH WEDDING OPEN EVENINGS, The Grange Hotel, Clifton. Visit the gorgeous country house in the city and discover what it could offer your special day. Call 01904 644744.

EVERY NIGHT GHOST TRAIL OF YORK, West Doors of York Minster, 7.30pm. Dare you cross the centuries and discover York’s spinechilling history? Visit www.ghosttrail. co.uk or call 01904 633276.

THE GHOST BUS TOURS, departing Railway Station, stop RE, 7.30 & 9pm. A tour that combines comedy and horror in a thrilling journey around the darker side of York, on board a classic 1960s bus.

Call 0844 5677666.

LIVE MUSIC, The Golden Fleece, Pavement. A different band or artist every night. Call 01904 625171.

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, 1am-12noon. The

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

SUPPORT MEETING, Wigginton Recreation Hall, 7pm. Parkinson’s UK York branch meet every month for talks, fun, and the occasional quiz.

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Boroughbridge. Hire a boat for a few hours, or even buy one for good.

Call 01423 323400.

2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH YORK WINE CIRCLE, Huntington Community Centre, 7.45pm. a small group of amateur wine makers who enjoy learning about, making, and tasting both home-made and commercial wines.

Call 01904 768366.

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 01904 784274.

YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN'S ASSOCIATION, Hunmanby Community Centre, 2pm. Speakers cover a wide variety of subjects and the group holds informal meetings.

Call 01273 892672.

2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY AFTERNOON TEA, The Grand Hotel & Spa. Scrumptious treats filled with wonder and invention will capture your imagination, inspired by Roald Dahl’s children’s classic. Call 01904 380038.

2ND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH RYEDALE JAZZ CLUB, Beansheaf Hotel , Pickering, 8-10.30pm. A traditional Jazz session with a well-established band. Call 01653 668614.

LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH ART IN THE MARKET, Shambles Market. Local professional artists and makers present their work, as well as free children’s art activities, and live music.

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That is because the Indian restaurant in Haxby has had a full makeover and will be reopening for a special night of fund raising on 28th November, all in aid of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Although they've been open during the refurbishment, diners on the evening of the 28th will receive a full VIP treatment, enjoying a delicious set menu in the spruced up surroundings on York Road. The Parvin are also now taking bookings for Christmas and the New Year, to make your festive period pass with a bit of spice. n To book, call 758864.

THINKING INSIDE THE BOX Christmas party planned? If you're going for something slightly less formal than a black tie ball, you'll need some easy and tasty grub in, right? If so, call The Pizza Box in Haxby, as not only do they boast a huge menu of pizzas, garlic beard, calzones, kebabs and burgers, they'll also deliver across York for free. With a Food Hygiene Rating of Very Good (the highest) you know that your slap-up festive feast is in good hands... and so is your wallet. Right now they have a range of special offers to take advantage of, including bundle deals perfect for parties and families.

So get a big order in, and leave a slice out for Santa. We think he'd like that. n Call 768828 or (for a 10% discount) order online at www.pizzaboxyork.co.uk

If you ever wanted cast-iron proof that some of Yorkshire's finest restaurants aren't in our biggest cities, head on out to Raskelf. Located near to Easingwold, Raskelf is now home to Rascills Restaurant, a fine dining experience that is the beloved brainchild of husband and wife team Lindsey and Richard Johns. But Rascills is no flash in the pan commitment for the couple, as they are previous holders of the Yorkshire Life Restaurant of the Year, and the Good Food Guide Restaurant of the Year Awards for their old eatery, Artisan, in Hessle.

Moving to Raskelf for this new venture, Richard and Lindsey are

offering a relaxed, friendly, homefrom-home restaurant, serving the very best that Yorkshire has to offer (and that's pretty excellent, you know?). Richard is in the kitchen, cooking up a storm of locally-sourced 'proper' grub, while Lindsey will see to the patrons' comfort in the dining room. As well as a sit-down area for dinner, Rascills also boasts a separate area for drinks, coffee, and snacks throughout the day. So no matter what time you're passing though, you'll be able to sample some fine fare.

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