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EVENTS:

It’s panto season - and that means it’s time for York Theatre Royal’s ‘annual rubbish’. And it’s some extra special rubbish, as it’s our famous dame’s 40th year.

80. EVENTS HOTLIST. The best of the

COLUMNS: 14-15. YORK LIFE. Let’s forget the festive season for a moment. This is the time for reflection.

And our lovely Rachel Ragg is doing just that – reflecting on the stupid things she’s done. Such as setting fire to her oven, accidentally saying a rude word to the police, and – literally – going cold turkey.

cream. The crème de la crop. In other words, our favourite events.

81-90. EVENTS & GIG DIARY. The goings-on for December. Did someone mention Christmas?

FEATURES: 22-23. TREASURE HUNT. Which village in York gives you the opportunity to redecorate your living room, get your hair done, play (or watch) a game of lawn bowls and then finish it all off with a pizza? There’s only one way to find out. Turn to page XX for this month’s edition of Treasure Hunt.

Our shiny website, www.yourlocallink.co.uk, is filled with original content that you won’t find in the magazine. This month, check out…

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KATHARINA. This month in the Your Local Link offices, we’ve had a visitor – the lovely Katharina from our twin city of Münster, Germany. She took part in the York Associates programme, which gave her the opportunity to work with us and have a crack at writing some content.

And boy, she did just that! Check out our website and have a read about Katharina’s findings – and look out for her very own Treasure Hunt to literally follow in her footsteps.

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30-31. TIME TRAVEL Okay, okay, tell us if you’ve heard this one: a monk walked into a bar—oh wait, no. What we mean is: we walked into Monk Bar. For this month’s edition of Time Travel.

18-19. Horoscopes.

22-23. Treasure Hunt.

24-25. Puzzles & Competitions.

20-21. KRYSTAL’S GEMS. We’ve all seen them on TV and we’ve all been shocked by them. Pay day loans. Sky-high APR. Vulnerable people being forced into lifelong debt. This month, Krystal shares her experiences of loans and how they’ve done nothing but add stress to her life – and how you can avoid making the same mistakes.

70-71. HOWARD. Get the tissues out, boys and girls. Howard’s shown his soppy side in this month’s column, and he’s here to tell you all why his wife is his hero. N’awww.

30-31. Time Travel.

28-29. Local Sport Report.

44-45. Business.

46-48 & 57. Motors.

58-69. Your Home & Garden.

70-73. Your Family & You. 74-79. Health & Beauty.

80-90. Events & Days Out. 91-95. Food & Drink.

96-108. Trades & Services directory.

108-109. Jobs, jobs, jobs…110.

Index – at a glance.

This month we’ve got a brrr-illiant price if you fancy an ice day out.

Never mind Simon Cowell and his X Factor chums – we’re all about The Ice Factor. It’s back – and we’re giving away a cool family session – including a go on the rides and a hot chocolate. Or if you prefer to be warm-blooded, get on Facebook and enter our hot tub competition, courtesy of Executive Hot Tub Hire.

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FLY ON THE WALL. This month, Joe’s talking about confectionary, calories, chocolate and cream.

Freakshakes to be exact.

They’re a growing trend on dessert menus these days, and Joe wants to share his thoughts on them. Just a heads up – they leave a bit of a sour taste in his mouth.

IVANKA AT ST NICKS. We’ve joined forces with the lovely St Nicks – and they’ve decided to pen a regular online blog for our website. This month, Outreach Officer Ivanka Jakubkova shares her tips on keeping an eco home.

CULTURE VULTURE. Our lovely resident Canadian Anne is back after breaking her ankle. Unfortunately, this incident means she’s been bound by crutches and a wheelchair – and this has given her an unsettling taste for how wheelchair users really feel in our city.

LARGER MAGAZINE FEATURES Always keep an eye on our site for the occasional ‘blown-up’ version of your favourite mag columns. So if you didn’t quite get enough info out of your horoscope this month, you’ll find even more online.

LOCAL NEWS We like to share stories about our lovely city. We also like to talk about random things that we think are funny.

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Ahh, look. It’s December.

The nights are longer, the cosy dressing gowns and slippers are out, and coffee shop hot chocolates have become the latest must-have accessory. In the office, we’re unbelievably excited for the event of the year. We’ve had a countdown on the wall since September. We’re going out for a staff meal, and we’re even buying each other presents to celebrate.

Obviously, the reason we’re all so excited that it’s December, is because Mary Poppins Returns is released in cinemas at the end of this month.

Oh, and Christmas will probably be quite good, too.

Christmas and movies have been a match made in Heaven ever since Bing Crosby made us realise that it was never quite Christmas if it didn’t snow.

And we’re spoilt for choice: from Love Actually to Home Alone; Elf to

If you fancy settling this argument, please do get in touch. Which movie makes Christmas for you? Let us know on our Facebook page. Don’t say The Office Christmas Special.

The Muppet Christmas Carol (don’t deny it – if it’s not The Muppets it’s not going on the TV); and the not-so-familyfriendly Die Hard. Who’d have thought Bruce Willis fighting terrorists would be up there with Kermit the Frog dressed as Bob Cratchit?

So, picture this. You’ve got your turkey in the oven, your family’s favourite movie in the DVD player, and the presents are under the tree. Only one more thing is needed to complete this lovely Christmas scene: a novelty festive CD.

And it looks like 2018 is going to see the birth of a new Christmas classic, as Mary Poppins gets its festively-timed sequel a whopping 54 years after the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious original was released. Have we used that correctly? It is an adjective, right?

Gone are the days of the X Factor winners nabbing Christmas number one year after year. Michael Buble’s still a safe choice (does he actually sing stuff outside of December?), but after a while his sultry voice starts to make your family Christmas feel more like a Marks & Spencer advert.

Anyway, here in the Your Local Link offices, we’ve been debating the greatest Christmas movie of all time.

One of our crazy writers even dared to suggest The Office Christmas Special, instead of a film. Madness.

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We’ve opted for a mix of classics: Mariah Carey, Slade, Band Aid, John Lennon – you know the ones. We still get a rush of excitement every time we hear the jingly intro to All I Want For Christmas is You! Now we’ve got you thinking about your festive entertainment, we shall love you and leave you for another year.

Thank you for joining us throughout 2018 – we’ve had a blast and we hope you have, too! Don’t worry though, we won’t be gone for long. When the celebrations are over, we’ll be there to lift your January blues – with the first Your Local Link of 2019. And boy, have we got some fantastic stuff lined up for next year.

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MESSAGE #FollowTheStar is the Church of England’s invitation this Christmas.

It invites us to travel in the footsteps of the Wise Men to meet Jesus. #FollowTheStar doesn’t ask us to be perfect. It says: “Come just as you are to take the life-changing Christmas journey.” Are you ready to find out what God has in store for you this coming year?

York and its surrounding countryside in the 21st Century might seem to be a very long way from the hillsides of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, but there is no better time than Advent to start this journey of faith, and to be filled with the spine-tingling joy that Christmas can bring.

It doesn’t matter where you start the journey. God might feel very close, or a long way away. Long before the Wise Men knelt before the baby Jesus with their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, the locals were already there – shepherds from the hillsides – people like you and me who responded to the

invitation of the angels. They heard.

They followed. They saw. And then they went in haste to tell the good news to others.

From being quite young and joining Bishop Festo Kivengere on missions in Uganda, I have always loved to share my encounter of Jesus with others and tell of this good news with everyone else. I like to get out and be with people where they are, in the market, in the pub, in the street. It is amazing what conversations happen. I find people often want to tell me important things

meaning, hope, joy and peace – and are driven by a real desire to know what it is to be human, whether we attend Church or not. I am on the same journey and sometimes feel like I am just like a beggar telling another beggar where to find bread.

The Christmas season, perhaps more than most, is a time when we can become quite anxious or sad, pressured

God’s Light and life came into the world in Jesus Christ – born on Christmas Day – bringing hope, joy, forgiveness and peace.

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more time to prepare for Christmas just like the Wise Men who arrived well after Jesus was born! But at Christmas, God’s love for us all came down in weakness and poverty, and into a situation of great strain and need.

Jesus, who we call ‘Immanuel’, which means ‘God with us’, lay helpless and with no gifts to give, no words to speak, no ability to demonstrate his love. And yet angels sang, a star rose, and the poor and the far off were drawn to worship at his cradle.

God’s Light and life came into the world in Jesus Christ – born on Christmas Day – bringing hope, joy, forgiveness

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and peace. Jesus, the light of the world, enables us to know what real life is.

Let us welcome that light and reflect it in what we do or say. We too can show others what God’s love looks like. We can become that light, which helps others find the way into the very heart of God. Let’s #FollowtheStar and work together to share God’s love made visible at Christmas with everyone we meet. And, as we seek to become beacons of light for others, may we, like the Wise Men, be overwhelmed with joy this Christmas.

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The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has announced that he will be retiring on 7th June 2020 – three days before his 71st birthday.

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AND LIFE IN GENERAL No: those are all just minor Stupidities, barely worthy of an entry in the Stupid Book.

In my house, there are a few books.

Well, perhaps a few more than a few, and maybe a few more again.

Some of them are ancient and weighty tomes. However, there is none more weighty than Ye Stupide Booke.

Ok, so Ye Stupide Booke doesn’t really exist. But if it did, it would be the tome into which I would enter every stupid thing I have ever done. I would like to say this would mean it would be very short and sweet - but in fact, it would make Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix look like a haiku.

I have a horrible feeling that Stupidity and Middle-Aged Brain might be linked in some way. There was one memorable instance of teenage Stupidity – setting fire to an oldfashioned cooker by putting a plastic

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container of beef fat on top of the grill, then turning the grill on – but these episodes were either relatively unusual, or my memory is going the same way as my sensibleness.

When I say Stupidity, I don’t mean run-of-the mill, day-to-day Stupidity.

You know the kinds of things: leaving a bag right by the front door so you don’t forget it, then carefully stepping over it on your way out; grinding coffee and putting it in a nice little plastic bag with a clip on it so you can take it to work, then leaving it on the kitchen table; leaving your handbag sitting on a chair in the GP’s waiting room; looking for your car and deciding that someone must have stolen it, only to remember three hours later that you left it in Bootham Row car park; knocking pictures off walls with the Hoover hose.

The Stupidities I am prone to are far more grievous. Indeed, some of them could possibly merit an entire volume to themselves.

Fire appears to be a recurrent chapter in the Stupid Book. Nobody other than a Stupid person would put a cast-iron frying pan on the nice Cath Kidston oilcloth that protects their kitchen table, would they? Said kitchen table now has a perfect black hole in it. For good measure, the oilcloth glued itself to the frying pan, which has yet to recover.

Then there was the inspired idea of drying a Thermos flask by standing it on the gas cooker. This was not supposed to involve turning the gas ring on. All I can say is that the smell of burning plastic lingered for quite some time.

I would like to say that I have never started cooking something, only to remember an hour later that it is still “gently browning” (to a cinder).

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Then there’s the reverse: failure to cook things at all. Namely the Christmas when I set the oven to cook the turkey while we were in the Minster, only to return and find that the turkey was still in the fridge. The kitchen was nice and warm, though, and everyone likes Heinz tomato soup.

As the turkey episode suggests, my attempts to be very clever unfortunately seem to result in the worst type of Stupidity. I had to report a minor incident to the police non-emergency line recently. This involved giving my car registration number.

Because I am very clever, I am familiar with the phonetic alphabet. So I know that the first letter of my number plate is “Y” for “Yankee”. In that case, how did I manage to think that “Yankee” began with a “W”? Fortunately the police have a sense of humour.

Fire and accidental vulgarity might be understandable. But Stupidity involving catching trains is not.

As previously mentioned in this column, I suffer from a disturbing condition called Ashenden Syndrome. This consists of having to get to the station at least half an hour before a train departs, for fear of missing it.

That being the case, the ultimate act of Stupidity for someone with AS is to assume you know what time your train leaves, without looking at your ticket.

I recently had to go to London. The train, I knew, arrived at King’s Cross at 18.32. In my Stupid mind, though, this meant it left York at 16.32. This in turn meant I could catch the Number 4 to the station at 15.40. It was only when I was at the bus stop (early, naturally) that

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“My attempts to be very clever unfortunately seem to result in the worst type of Stupidity” I looked at the ticket. The train was in fact leaving at 16.02 and, yes, I missed it. Several sessions of counselling later, I have still not recovered.

On the positive side, though, trainrelated Stupidity can pay off. Only this week, I had to change some tickets at considerable cost due to Stupidity in the planning stage. However, I then discovered that I am so stupid that I never booked them in the first place.

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While you’re probably still planning how many pigs in blankets you’ll need for your Christmas dinner, we’re planning our events for January. And if you’re feeling guilty about those obligatory festive calories that come in the form of cake, cheese and mince pies (not at the same time, though), why not sign up to join the York Knavesmire Harriers for 2019?

The York Knavesmire Harriers are a friendly running club providing training for competition and recreation. They already have over 200 York runners, and being a member gives you access to free training nights as well as introducing you to competitive races across the region.

If you want a little taster of what to expect, why not pop along to their 40th anniversary Brass Monkey Half Marathon on Sunday 13th January?

Entries to run are closed now, but you’re still invited to get involved in other ways – such as volunteering! And if you just want to come along and watch, there’s the cosy Brass Monkey Café full of history from past events.

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SAGITTARIUS

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

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No rough edges or nasty surprises during the month ahead, and Christmas this year promises to be rather different than some you have known in years gone by. It offers greater intimacy where relationships are concerned, and more flexibility with plans and timetables. Some members of the sign will enjoy a renaissance of romantic and sexual energy, and there is likely to be an absence of noisy family parties and boozy celebrations. Some Sagittarian parents might find they are spending the festive season

alone without their (grown up) children demanding time and attention. While there could be a downside to this, it does make other things possible. And as well as celebrating Christmas, you might also want to celebrate a new sense of freedom! One thing seems certain, and that is that as a result of this December, you progress into the New Year with a much greater degree of emotional confidence.

CAPRICORN 22ND DEC - 19TH JAN

PISCES 19TH FEB - 20TH MAR

Okay, so we know that Christmas comes but once a year, and we know that Capricorns can be very Christmassy people, but if you’re tempted to push the boat out, just watch those bank accounts. And don’t push it out too far!

This should be a lovely month for you, albeit quite busy in many respects – but keep an eye on finances and don’t blow your budgets.

AQUARIUS 20TH JAN - 18TH FEB

You should see the end of a number of restrictions, which have frequently hindered your progress throughout the year. Finances seem quite strong, so some of you will elect to either work over the festive season, or if nothing else, put in some extra hours in the run up to the holiday. Relationships and romances get a bit of a boost at this time, so enjoy!

For most members of the sign, this should be a fairly calm and predictable period, but career-minded females don’t easily fit into this category. As such, it may be a month of making plans and decisions that will enhance your career profile in the New Year and open the doors to greater financial opportunities.

ARIES 21ST MAR - 19TH APR

December is always dominated by Christmas, and while Christmas can be a tricky period for a lot of people (and has been for you in the past), this year things seem to work out rather well. Extra work brings in some extra cash, and domestic routines dovetail without too much trauma or drama. Travel aspects look good for the 27th, 28th and 29th.

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An easy going month without too many rough edges. Christmas plans seem to be sensible rather than exciting, and if the social aspects of the season seem a little quiet it’s probably because this is the way you’ve planned them. Budgets need to be adhered to, and important reunions immediately after Christmas look likely.

GEMINI 21ST MAY - 20TH JUN

This probably needs to be a calm and tranquil period topped off by some gentle Christmas cheer, but the chances are you’re going to be flying round like a blue tailed fly, being all things to all people, and making far too many family commitments in an attempt to please everybody. Stop it immediately. Sit down and open the brandy! Kiss your partner. Make love.

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CANCER 21ST JUN - 22ND JUL

On the whole, quite a bright and cheerful month, and if there are a few frustrations and tensions you’ll be inclined to sit on them rather than allow them to bubble over. Workwise, probably a very busy period right up to the 11th hour, but finances look good and the festive season will probably be a welcome oasis of calm.

We hope.

LEO 23RD JUL - 22ND AUG

The early part of December looks like quite an awkward and contentious period, and on more than one occasion you’ll end up as ‘piggy in the middle’ as you try to resolve some of the problems

going on around you. Thank goodness for Christmas! This allows everyone to back off and calm down, and gives you some personal breathing space.

VIRGO 23RD AUG - 22ND SEPT

Travel aspects will be relevant for some, while others will be looking into the long term future in search of new homes and different lifestyles. You will find the strength to walk away from old feuds and arguments as you begin to see new possibilities with much greater clarity. A restful rather than a rowdy Christmas, which gives you time to think.

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LIBRA 23RD SEPT - 22ND OCT

December looks like a month full of changes and choices, compromises, and probably a couple of small sacrifices.

If this is the price you’ve got to pay to keep your head above water, then pay it willingly and don’t rock leaky boats.

Good money vibes towards the month’s end, so perhaps a ‘working’ Christmas for some?

SCORPIO 23RD OCT - 21ST NOV

A lot of tension in the wind during the first couple of weeks as you come under pressure from more than one source. The energies shift around the 14th and 15th giving you a clearer run through Christmas up until month’s end.

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Mo’ Mon£y Mo’ Problems Let me tell you the story of how I ended up paying over £25 a month for absolutely nothing. at least made me pre-plan in the cold light of day. In my defence, the general public haven’t been known to make the best decisions recently: Brexit has made a fairly convincing case for that one. Oh and don’t forget that we voted for the name of a boat to become Boaty McBoatface.

Swinging on the tailcoats of the millennial generation, I am struggling to save up for a house as we speak. AND IT’S ALL BECAUSE OF MY LOVE FOR AVOCADOS, or so a fairly well known Australian millionaire said in the news recently. And by recently, I mean ages ago, but we’re all still absolutely livid about his sweeping statement.

It’s been a long, steady battle to get into the position of being able to save.

Many mistakes have been made along the way. I spent my first five years of employment knee sliding into payday with a negative bank balance. By the third week of the pay cycle, you’d find me wobbling about in a nightclub,

jabbing my phone, trying to extend my overdraft by £20 for a taxi home and a takeaway. Those who have extended their overdraft know that this isn’t the simple click of a button. Annual income after tax *squints at screen*, monthly outgoings including essential living costs *squints at screen*, you get the idea.

This behaviour went on for a really long time. Being a stubborn member of the Learning for Myself Club, I was in a fair amount of debt after a couple of years of having non-stop, really good fun.

I do maintain that we should be protected from ourselves. A late night block on overdraft extending would’ve

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The bank LOVED me. Once a year they rung up, gleefully noting that my overdraft had once again reached impressive figures. “Would you like to come into the branch to discuss options for sorting it out Ms Starkey?”

And by sorting it out, they meant selling me the most expensive loan, of all time, ever.

Time and again I’ve taken out a small loan with a monster APR to pay off my overdraft. Time and again I’ve been advised that it’s the right thing to do.

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2018 is the year I’ve gone on to dub the Year of Fiscal Responsibility. It’s been great, I’ve actually saved a lot of money and got myself out of debt.

Actually keeping tabs on what I’m spending and reading the small print goes a long way. When it comes to shopping and going out, I don’t make any rash decisions.

If you’re living your best life right now and wondering if it’s time to knuckle down, here’s my advice: Nights out are not worth extending your overdraft for, under any circumstances.

Banks don’t always have your best interests at heart. Small, short-term loans have stinky APRs and the odd avocado is fine.

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It’s Treasure Hunt time, and this month we’re getting into the Christmas spirit in this here Dunnington. Grab your coat, you’ve pulled… into a lovely village.

Enter Dunnington from Hull Road, and stop on Common Road. That’s where we’re starting off this Treasure Hunt: directly in front of Dunnington Sports and Social Club. Face away from the building, turn to your right and start walking down the street.

1.

Peek through the hedge: what do you see?

Check the Dunnington sign as you officially enter the village – what award is on the plaque?

What is the road sign ahead warning drivers of?

What’s hiding beyond the fence and under the weeping willow trees?

Stick to the edge of the road and walk onto the pavement.

Follow the path down.

3.

Cross the road and continue down Common Road. Continue to cross past the island with the tree seat and back onto the main pavement. Keep walking until you reach the junction. (Don’t worry, you’re still in Dunnington.)

Reach the corner at the end of the path and cross the road to your left and onto the grass.

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Turn left onto York Street and start walking.

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What’s the weight of the lorry on the road sign?

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What time does Sunday Worship start at the Methodist Church?

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But do you know what that building used to be?

What’s the name of the pub on the opposite corner?

Ooh, it’s takeaway time. But what favourite Italian food is this Dunnington eatery named after?

What type of commercial property is the building on the corner to your left?

What’s the number of the First bus service for Dunnington?

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Continue all the way down York Street until you reach the little collection of commercial properties.

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Which well-known useful service will you find inside Costcutter?

Which nursery rhyme is the bakery named after?

Turn left into the Costcutter car park and follow the little snicket down the hill.

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Cross the road, turn right, and follow the road to the end.

How many garages are on your right?

Look to your right – what’s the name on the sign of No. 1?

Look to your left – what’s the name of the street round the bend?

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You did it – you’re now back on York Road. Continue across the road to explore the other side of Dunnington, or head left out of the village and towards the bus stop. Who knows where we’ll go next month?

Answers 11. Dunnington Bowls Club; Britain in Bloom Gold Winner; playground.

2. Julia’s Garden. 3. 7.5T. 4. 10.30am; The Cross Keys; veterinary clinic. 5. The Greyhound pub; pizza; 10. 6. The Post Office; Pat-A-Cake. 7. Four. 8. Tall Trees; Cedar Glade.

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And you really can have an ice day with Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland, as they’re giving away a festive fairytale for four.

The Ice Factor is the North of England’s largest outdoor ice rink, and it’s returned to York Designer Outlet once again – complete with its 30ft high Christmas tree.

When you’re not gliding your way across the ice (or clinging on to the side for dear life – whichever you find more fun), you can snuggle up in the alpine-themed Papa Hütte café with a glass of mulled wine or a toasty mug of hot chocolate.

And you’ll have all the fun of the fair while you’re there, too – because there’s a vintage funfair and live entertainment.

Could it get any better?

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Well, actually, it could. Because we’re giving one lucky reader a really ice day (sorry, we promise we won’t do that anymore). You could win a skating session for a family of four – plus one ride* and a hot chocolate each!

To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is answer the following question: How tall is The Ice Factor’s Christmas tree? a) 3ft b) 300ft c) 30ft Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Ice Factor competition’ to the address on page 8, or via email to competitions@yourlocallink.co.uk. The competition ends on 14th December, so don’t wait!

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Dear Daphne, My mum wants to spend all of her time with me. I know I shouldn’t mind but I’m getting a bit old for it. What’s more, I’ve lived on my own for five years, and have finally found someone I want to spend a lot of time with. My mum is single, and wants me to use my time off work to go on holiday with her.

The trouble is, I’ve already got holiday plans with my new partner. On top of this, she gets angry with me if I don’t reply to her texts quickly, or I don’t see her several times a week. I’m starting to find it suffocating and it’s putting a real strain on our relationship. What should I do?

It sounds like your dear old mum might be lonely. Do you have any siblings that could share the burden with you? Encourage her to find her own hobbies to open up a new social life.

A friendly conversation with her about how this is your

first holiday with your new partner shouldn’t be something that upsets your mum. She’s big enough and bad enough to look after herself and while it’s acceptable that she wants to see you regularly, it’s not okay for her to get mad with you when life gets in the way. Inviting her to spend time with your new partner might be a good tonic for the situation as well.

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confidential and it’s starting to creep me out.

When things like this happen in relationships, there’s a clear lack of trust, and respect for boundaries.

One usually leads into the other. Easy fix though: start logging out of your accounts on your laptop so he can’t access them. If he brings it up, explain that he’s invaded your privacy, and make a point of explaining that after reading all of your messages, he should clearly see that you don’t have anything to hide anyway. Ask him how he would feel if the shoe was on the other foot.

We all get insecure every now and again, and perhaps you can forgive him for having a nosy once, but if this is something he’s doing regularly then it’s controlling and strange. It’s got to stop - you’re right to feel creeped out. Run!

SOCIAL SNOOPER I think my boyfriend has been hacking my social media. He’s accidentally dropped information into conversation that I’m sure I haven’t told him about.

I haven’t physically caught him yet, but I know he could easily access it on my laptop, which I leave logged in to my accounts. He recently made a sly comment to me when a famous actor came on TV, whom my friend and I had been admiring in private messages. I also seem to be missing message notifications from people, that have already been opened. I haven’t got much to hide, and consider myself a truthful person, but I’d rather he didn’t read my private messages with friends. They’re

THREE BAGS FULL Only you won’t be filling these bags with wool! York Carers Centre are looking for volunteers to help pack shoppers’ bags in Morrisons, Foss Islands Road. The York Carers Centre is an independent registered charity that works to ensure carers have access to confidential information, support and advice. As well as working closely with adult carers, they also help to support young adults between 16-25 and young carers aged 8-18.

While monetary donations – whether big or small – are a huge help to the group, what they’re asking you to donate here is your time.

And you can have fun, too! By joining the team to help pack bags in Morrisons you’ll meet lots of new people and you’ll get to have a good old natter to the shoppers and other volunteers.

The session will run from 10am-4pm on Wednesday 12th December – if you’d like to get involved and do your bit for a great cause then drop an email over to enquiries@yorkcarerscentre. co.uk or call 01904 715490 for more information.

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These days I don’t know what takes longer: the run up to Christmas, or the run up Paul Pogba does to take a penalty. After officially taking longer than Usain Bolt takes to run 100m, Pogba has gone viral again after his bizarre spot kick routine that nearly backfired against Everton. One person on Twitter said: “it was like the walk you do to the fridge when you want to get your steps in for your Fitbit”. My favourite tweet was from one Everton supporter, that said: “Sigurðsson was to do a Pogba run-up too, but Gylfi feet have got no rhythm” – a nice homage to the late George Michael ahead of Christmas.

PROMOTION REMOTION I seem to say this every year, but the best Christmas present for me would be for York City to have a decent run of form to revive my previous hope of entering the new community stadium in 2019 as a

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promoted side. Unfortunately, since Sam Collins’ appointment as permanent Manager, the team have reverted to their inconsistent selves. Which is just as annoying as every website asking you to review their cookie policies. At the time of writing, a spirited 2-1 defeat in the FA Cup to League Two’s Swindon Town has fans hoping the performance will act as a catalyst for an upturn in fortunes.

Christmas is always a massive (and busy) period in the football calendar, and with two home games against FC United of Manchester (1st December) and Brackley Town (22nd December), the Minstermen will be looking to gain confidence ahead of the festive away days to Darlington (Boxing Day) and Blyth Spartans (29th December). Certainly, everyone will be hoping that those trips to the North East will be better

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than the recent visit to Spennymoor Town where, during the 3-0 defeat, someone shouted: “c’mon York – these guys don’t even have a train station!” Not sure how well that works as a barometer of success – I wouldn’t take any solace if Poppleton Tigers were beating York 3-0.

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Whilst life in the National League North can be testing at times, York City supporters could at least reminisce about former glories at the recent Supporters Trust event: A Night with Two Great York City Goalkeepers.

BBC’s Match of the Day commentator, Guy Mowbray, hosted an evening with former club goalkeepers (and legends), Graeme Crawford and Michael Ingham. The event at Acomb Conservative Club saw them quizzed by fans about their time in the game, and why they chose to continue living in the City long after they’d left the club. Crawford played in the promotion-winning side of 1973-74 season, taking the club to their highest ever Football League position, and Ingham, of course, was a member of Gary Mills’ side that played at Wembley twice in eight days in 2012. The night was deemed a huge success by the Trust – who intend to hold more of the same in the New Year.

Following its £300k renovation, York Sports Village is offering people the chance to check out its shiny new facilities with a cracking festive deal.

From today until 23rd December you can make use of the new facilities at York Sports Village, by getting 12 days access for just £12.

The generous investment saw a redesign of the gym layout and lots of new cutting edge fitness equipment to help members achieve their fitness goals.

Since opening in 2012, York Sport Village, which is based on the University of York’s Campus East, has boasted state of the art facilities including three fitness studios, a competition standard pool and a 250m Olympic-sized Velodrome. n If you want to see what all the fuss is about, visit www.york-sport.com.

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There’s a new sports duo in town. Tadcaster Swimming Pool and Tadcaster Grammar School have joined forces to put the grounds of the two venues to full use, bringing new sporting opportunities to the community.

There will be a host of fitness classes, five a side leagues, group hire options and sport event days for everyone to enjoy in January 2019. n If you can’t wait to get started, visit www.tadcasterpool.org.uk or email the booking team bookings@tadcasterpool.org.uk.

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THIS MONTH: MONK BAR

When you think of the four main gateways into the city, your mind might drift to the noble vision of Micklegate Bar. Sure, it’s the most important in that it’s the only one the monarch can enter by, and it used to host the decapitated heads of traitors (cheery), but in our opinion Monk Bar is far more interesting. Let’s take a looksie, shall we?

to better defend the city against the cheeky Scots who were threatening invasion, and also to redirect one of the main thoroughfares into York away from the Minster precinct. Goodramgate was redirected to point at a section of the city walls 90 metres to the south of the current gate, and the ‘modern’ Monk Bar was constructed as the pinnacle of 14th century defensive technology.

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Designed as a mini fortress, Monkgate featured arrow slits, crenelated battlements, murder holes through which rocks and boiling oil could be dropped, and defendable floors. It also originally had a barbican, just like Walmgate Bar still has projecting from

First up, it’s important to note that Monk Bar is actually a ‘modern’ improvement compared to the other three bars. Both Micklegate and Bootham Bars sit on the approximate location of original Roman gateways. For many centuries following the withdrawal of the Roman Empire, the north-eastern entrance to the city was by way of the porta decumana, a Roman gateway where today there is nothing but a slight dip in the city wall embankment on Lord Mayor’s Walk.

This ancient portal was rebuilt in the 12th century as Munecagate – so called for its proximity to a friary.

However, less than two centuries later a new gateway was called for; partly

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the front, for better control of who could and couldn’t enter the city.

GREAT SCOTS Despite all these gruesome innovations, the Bar was never actually called upon to defend the city from rampaging Scots after a truce was signed in Bishopthorpe in 1323. From then on, Monk Bar was used as a very effective way for the city to make some cash, forcing visiting market traders to pay a toll as they entered.

The authorities also used the Bar to monitor who was coming into York, refusing entrance to drunks, beggars

and prostitutes. In fact, the area around Monkgate and St Maurice’s Road became known as a hangout for vagabonds and undesirables ejected from the city. So it was basically the medieval equivalent of today’s Micklegate at 2am on Sunday morning.

In 1484 the bar was further improved by the addition of a fourth storey on top, paid for by King Richard III. Richard made other improvements to the city’s defences during his twoyear reign, including at the castle. It’s for this reason that the Bar currently houses The Jorvik Group’s Richard III Experience museum, which we heartily recommend.

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As the prisons in York were united around Clifford’s Tower, Monk Bar found itself used in a variety of new ways, from a private residence to a police officer’s house. It was always a gateway into the city, however, and that became an issue at the start of the 19th century. The tiny medieval entrance was no longer fit for purpose and so a pedestrian archway was knocked through the walls to the right of the Bar, and a larger arch for carts – and later cars – was created to the left.

NOT EASY The 15th century saw the Bar used as a dedicated prison, known as ‘Little Ease’, where the aforementioned vagabonds could be locked up for trying to enter the city, and where night-time brawlers could be held afterhours. Toilets were added at this time, known as ‘garderobes’, and they would have been pretty sophisticated for a time when throwing your poop out of the window was the accepted method of disposal.

One tiny cell in the prison, which can still be viewed today, is just over a metre across and once housed Alice Bowman. She had been arrested for removing the heads of executed Catholics from around the city during the reign of Elizabeth I – not the best of times to be Catholic.

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In 1825 the biggest change to the Bar since the time of King Richard took place when the barbican was completely removed, freeing up a lot of space before the bar and making access easier. The two doorways, which were once used to access the barbican’s walkways, were retained and are still there today. Don’t try walking through them, though. It’s quite a drop.

Uniquely, Monk Bar is the only gateway to keep its original portcullis, that reinforced wooden gate that drops to prevent entrance. The mechanics to work it are also still there, with it last being lowered in 1953 for the coronation of Elizabeth II. Nice to know it’s still there, just in case.

So you can keep your royal entrances, and your retained barbicans. We’re fans of altogether more interesting Monk Bar. Pay it a visit, won’t ya?

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r. ea y e th of e tim l u rf de on w t os m It’s the Needless to say, we’re all really excited about the festive season. Sitting down with family to enjoy a yummy Christmas dinner, unwrapping the presents under the tree; whatever it is that makes Christmas special for you and your loved ones.

However, for some families in York, Christmas won’t be like that. In York Hospital it’ll be business as usual – and that goes for the Children’s Ward and the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), too. We caught up with the fantastic teams that do the most admirable and incredible work to keep their little patients smiling, to find out what Christmas is like for them. Learn about what life is like on the wards – and discover how you can get involved yourself.

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MEET THE TEAM… “I’m one of two Neonatal Outreach Sisters for the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at York Hospital. My job is to visit preterm or poorly babies who’ve been discharged home, and provide emotional and practical support to the families.

“I’ve been working in the NHS for nearly 40 years now, and the last 35 years have been here at York Hospital. I did my nurse training in Leeds and after a little spell as a Theatre Nurse, I came to York to do my midwifery training. At that time the maternity unit was based in Fulford, where the Designer Outlet is, and then it moved to York Hospital in December 1983. While training as a midwife I had a six-week allocation to SCBU and fell in love with the unit and the work. After

33 years I’ve never looked back, and have spent most of my adult working life there – with the past 15 years in neonatal outreach.

“I feel I have an amazing job, caring for sick and vulnerable babies. Watching them grow, get better – and then discharged home. It’s a privilege to visit the families and their babies at home. To watch how well they do, and to be able to support and empower the parents as they finally start to be a family after what can sometimes be a long time on the unit – and quite a rollercoaster of emotions.

“Over the years there have been many changes in our approach to caring for these babies and their families. Not only the type of care and

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When I first started at Fulford, there were set visiting times for the parents to come to the unit, and they had to wear gowns when holding their babies. Nowadays, we have open visiting and our approach is as partners in care with the parents – getting them involved from the moment their baby arrives on SCBU and helping them to make the decisions they want to make for their babies.

“I’m proud to work for the NHS, even in these turbulent times. At the end of the day it’s all about the patients and their families. The greatest gift we can give is to care for them to reach the best possible outcome.”

“I feel I have an amazing job, caring for sick and vulnerable babies.

Watching them grow, get better – and then discharged home.”

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THE IMPORTANCE OF GOODBYE Every week at York Hospital, a baby is born that will not survive.

The York Teaching Hospital Charity is raising funds in 2019 to convert and furnish an existing room near the labour ward to create a safe haven for families who have to face this experience.

Lucy Clegg, Fundraising Manager, says: “We know there is nothing that can take away the pain for these families following a stillbirth or death of

a baby, but we also know how precious those few hours or days can be before they have to say their final goodbyes.

“At York Hospital we’re grateful to have a designated room for parents to use and stay in with their baby. But that’s just it: a room. It’s small and functional.

“We want to provide the 50 or so families each year who will sadly suffer the death of their baby in our hospital a place where they feel safe and cared for. We want them to have somewhere

comfortable and quiet to sleep, somewhere with space to walk and space to sit, somewhere with access to fresh air, somewhere they can have family visit and somewhere we can give them quality time to start to say goodbye to their baby and begin their journey of grief.”

If you’d like to help with this valued cause, please visit the charity web pages at

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For ideas on the many ways to raise funds, email charity.fundraising@york.nhs.uk or call 01904 724521.

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Sometimes it’s easy to take the ‘small things’ for granted. While receiving socks for Christmas would disappoint many of us, for others it would be as exciting as opening a brand new iPhone. Kitchen for Everyone York (KEY) are fully aware of this – and they’re asking people to help them by donating items for their Christmas Gift Bag

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KEY feed the homeless and vulnerable people of York. They’re entirely selffunded and rely on the kindness and generosity of their 100-strong volunteers, and donations from the wonderful public. A Sunday morning breakfast session costs around £60, and they also have to pay the Spurriergate Centre £4,000 each year.

But if you don’t have pennies to offer this Christmas, you can help the team in other ways – by donating items instead. They’re asking for all sorts of things, including shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, chocolate bars, underwear, and socks.

These necessities that we take for granted will be made up into Christmas Gift Bags and given to the homeless, socially excluded, and vulnerable people of York.

And there are plenty of places to drop your goodies off to – from Boroughbridge to Strensall, Haxby to Poppleton, and several places in the city centre to name a few. n To find out more about how you can help, visit the Kitchen for Everyone York at www.kitchenforeveryoneyork.org or check out their Facebook page @KitchenforEveryoneYork.

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Give Santa a helping hand this Christmas by donating to Rotary York Ainsty. As well as supporting various local charities such as St Leonard’s Hospice, York Mind, and Door 84, they’re also hoping to raise funds for a second Rotary defibrillator in Acomb.

n Visit www.yourlocallink.co.uk to find out when Santa’s Sleigh will pass by a village near you.

A penny for your thoughts

A short festive story by Claire Brooks

It was a crisp, white morning in the village of Sunnydale. The skies were clear, the air was fresh, and the sound of children laughing as they built snowmen in their gardens filled the street.

“Wait for me!” One little girl cried, as she chased her brother through the snow, clutching her sled.

“Let’s go and get some mince pies for Santa!”

Beamed a young boy, as he grabbed his mother’s hand and hurried towards the shops.

However, there was one house in Sunnydale that didn’t have a snowman in the garden. It belonged to Mr. Wilson. The retired teacher lived alone in his bungalow, following the recent unexpected death of his wife, Penny.

It was the week before Christmas, and Mr. Wilson was getting ready to head into the village.

His children had moved away to Australia years ago, and since Penny passed away he often spent his time alone.

Although, there was always Dodger. Dodger was a little black dog. Like Mr. Wilson, he was no spring chicken, and he didn’t have any family either. In fact, he didn’t even have a home. Dodger was a stray, and lived under the bus shelter in the next village along. Yet, he and Mr. Wilson had made an unlikely friendship.

Every morning, without fail, Dodger would turn up at Mr. Wilson’s house. He’d let Dodger in, they’d sit together by the fire, and then the scruffy mongrel would be on his way – with one of Mr. Wilson’s

homemade shortbread biscuits.

On this particular morning, Mr. Wilson was leaving his house while Dodger was turning onto his street.

However, as the elderly man stepped onto the pavement, his walking stick gave way and he fell onto the cold, icy concrete.

Dodger’s little paws froze. His ears pricked up and panic filled his eyes. He skidded over to his friend and licked his face to try and wake him. Nothing.

Dodger knew he had to do something, so he started barking.

“Mummy, look,” shouted one little girl from her garden. “That man’s hurt.”

Her mother called for an ambulance.

Mr. Wilson took one look at his house, and gently nodded. “I’m not alone.” He smiled. For lying on his doorstep, shivering and wet, was Dodger. Mr. Wilson went up to his loyal friend and leant forward to stroke him. As he did, he couldn’t quite believe his eyes.

Under Dodger’s paw was a single, bright, copper penny. He looked up at the Heavens and thought of his beloved wife.

Dodger’s tail started to wag as Mr. Wilson unlocked the front door. “I’m not alone.” He said softly, with a smile.

* * * * * It was Christmas Eve. Sunnydale stood silently under the starry sky. The snowy roads reflected all the colours of Christmas as the residents’ tree lights sparkled in their windows. There was only one house that stood dark. Mr. Wilson’s. For it was his late wife, Penny, who always put up the decorations.

As the night drew in and midnight grew closer, a vehicle pulled up. A young woman got out of the driver’s seat and opened the passenger door. She then retrieved a wheelchair from the boot and brought it to the front of the car.

“Are you sure you’ll be okay, Mr. Wilson?” She asked, softly. “It’s not a very nice time of year to be alone.”

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A groundbreaking new system that connects mothers separated from their newborns has been installed in the Special Care Baby Unit at York Hospital.

BabyView provides a video link so that parents are able to see close-up images and sounds of their neonatal babies on a PC screen, tablet or smartphone, wherever they are. A screen in the incubator gives parents a close up view of their baby just by linking to a web address on their internet browser or by downloading an app.

It was first discovered when a York mum gave birth to her son at just 25 weeks in York Hospital last November. He weighed just 1lb 2oz and needed specialist neonatal care. He was transferred to Bradford Royal Infirmary

where a specialist team were waiting for him.

Mum was so ill herself with pre-eclampsia that she was unable to go with him and remained in York Hospital for a further nine days before joining her son.

FAIR PLAY For the first time, the ‘Superheroes’ of York Hospital’s Children’s ward celebrated National Play in Hospital Week, promoting the power of play in the treatment of poorly children in hospital.

It pays tribute to the little-known but hugely important role of the Play Team. They’re registered Hospital Play Specialists and qualified Nursery Nurses who help provide a childfriendly and welcoming environment to bridge the gap between home and hospital.

Behind the scenes the Play Team help make a child’s stay in hospital fun by providing them with activities, toys and equipment.

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Part of their role is to prepare children for hospital life and distract them during medical procedures.

Leanne Haycock, Hospital Play Team Leader, explains: “Play is very important – not just on the Children’s ward, but throughout the hospital, as it eases hospital fears and anxieties. It helps children to understand procedures, treatments and illness through the use of models, photographs and medical or play equipment.”

The team creates a programme of play to meet the needs of each individual child, which helps with their recovery and development. Playbased observations can also make a contribution when making clinical judgements.

Claire Kilmartin, Sister on Children’s ward, says: “The Play Team makes a big difference when it comes to assessment and diagnosis of the children.

Something as simple as a blood test can be very frightening to a child, particularly when they’re feeling poorly.

And the skills of the Play Team in distracting and encouraging children helps boost a child's confidence and selfesteem. Play helps the

In the time that they were separated, she was able to feel closer to her son because the equipment was available in Bradford.

Since then, the new system has been funded by York Teaching Hospital Charity for use at York Hospital so that local mums can benefit from BabyView.

Vikki Smith, Sister on SCBU, says: “As well as mums feeling closer to their baby, we’ve also used BabyView to include siblings in the care given to babies on the Special Care Baby Unit.

It’s another way for us to use this piece of equipment to improve the experience for the whole family – especially for those who are separated between Scarborough and York hospitals.”

children to regain control and express a choice with regards to their treatment.”

Leanne adds: “We develop good relationships with the families, which is crucial as parents often feel helpless in the face of their child’s illness. Parents are encouraged to interact with their children through play as part of the child’s recovery. As play specialists we have a unique role in the hospital, leading playful activities and using play as a therapeutic tool to complement clinical care.”

LEARNING WITH LEGO An impressive MRI machine display made completely out of Lego is now available at York Hospital to help prepare children for scans.

The Lego MRI machine is a fun and exploratory resource, designed to help engage young patients’ understanding of what the scan involves, and help them feel less intimidated or nervous about upcoming procedures. The Lego machines have been provided thanks to York Teaching Hospital Charity and its supporters, and have already proved to be a really useful tool to help staff reassure anxious patients.

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A short festive story by Joe Thomas I had three jumpers, a scarf and mittens on, but the cold still hit me like a snowball in the face. My breath steamed and I shivered myself onto the porch, nearly slipping on melted the snow that had puddled near Dad’s wellies.

“HURRY, MARIGOLD!” Ellie shouted.

Ellie was my kid sister: six years old and trouble.

The type of tyke who could make you blow bubbles through your nose. She was already outside trying to catch snowflakes on her tongue.

We were heading to see the snowman we’d made with Dad the day before. It had taken the three of us the whole day to build, but it had been worth it - he was one heck of a snowman.

Then a blizzard hit hard, forcing us in and the electricity out. Dad had to make three trips to get firewood. But today was a perfect winter’s day - all sun and snow. I caught up with Ellie, and we headed to the garden with a hat and scarf for our new friend, but he wouldn’t be needing them…

Ellie let out a scream, which brought Dad lumbering out of the house, hopping through the snow in his underwear and wellies like Bambi on ice. There was snow everywhere, but no snowman. He’d been iced. His head knocked clean off his shoulders. It was a chilling sight, and not just because of the weather.

“What happened to Jon Snow?” Ellie demanded, trying to hold back the waterworks.

“Oh no. Come here, don’t worry we can make another one.”

Dad dropped to his knees to hug Ellie, who had lost her battle with the tears.

“How about we go inside and you help me baste the turkey, and I’ll make you hot chocolate?”

Ellie nodded, her face red and wet. She took Dad’s hand and he led her towards the house, before turning back to see if I was following.

I wasn’t. I was knelt down in the snow with a broken carrot in my hand, the carrot that used to be John Snow’s nose.

“Are you coming inside, Marigold?” Asked Dad. “Not yet, just keep the hot chocolate hot.”

He looked at me the way grown ups look at eight year olds.

“Don’t stay out too long.” He called back before vanishing into the house.

I stood up, rifled through the pockets of my long coat, and found a lollypop: I’d always been a sucker for the sweet stuff, it helped me think.

And I needed to think because things had got interesting. I had a case.

I started at the bottom, which for this snowman could have been anywhere, but there was nothing. The crime scene was as clean as fresh snow, which was the whole problem: last night’s blizzard had wiped clear any evidence. But there was one thing I did know: snowmen don’t just combust in the middle of the night. The question was who, and the best way to get the answer was to figure out why.

Last night’s snowfall meant that the culprit was either crazy as a bikini salesman in Lapland, or they lived close enough to see poor Jon Snow from a window. Our garden shared a boundary with three different houses: The Marlowes to the left, The Watsons and Rocky to the right and Mr. Hammet at the back.

The Marlowes were a pair of old-timers who at the first sign of a chill ran for the sun. Mr. Hammet is what we in the business call a ‘crank’, a real Grinch, especially at this time of the year.

He’d already given two footballs the pop, but he’d taken a tumble a couple of weeks ago and was eating ice cream in hospital. I was running out of suspects - and time - and I don’t like my turkey dry.

I crossed the garden, pushing through the snow and leaving a deep trail behind me. I reached the fence, freshly fixed since our last run in with The Watsons. Let’s be frank. The Watsons aren’t the problem, they’re a lovely couple - theatre types always good for presents at Christmas time. The problem is Rocky, the Hound from Hell.

Rocky had a reputation. Mid-summer he broke through the fence and destroyed Dad’s prize-winning tomatoes, chewed through three feet of wire and a sheet of green house glass. It wasn’t a pretty sight.

I climbed on top of Dad's wood shed to take a look over the fence. I scanned the marshmallow of snow that topped their perfectly

cut grass. But no sign of Rocky. Then I saw him, and he was a sight for sore eyes. Sat behind the conservatory doors, he’d had the chop, the snip, and a run in with the dog groomer. Even for a poodle he looked silly.

And there went my last suspect: Rocky was an award-winning pooch, and a fresh haircut meant he was under lockdown. Rocky’s alibi was as strong as industrial hairspray - and I was all out of ideas. I looked through the window and saw Dad and Ellie preparing the turkey. I saw the fire roaring in the front room and it all became clear.

“Did you catch the bad guy, Marigold?” Ellie asked through a mouthful of sprouts.

“Nope.”

I saw the tears welling, and nobody likes tears at Christmas.

“But I know who did it, and it wasn’t their fault.”

Dad choked briefly on a roast potato, he looked panicked and was about to speak, but I got in there first.

“It was Santa Claus.”

“Santa Claus?”

“Yep. He was dropping off our presents, but got lost in the blizzard and those reindeer don’t have windscreen wipers.”

There was a long silence. Too long.

“Well…We all make mistakes.” Ellie said in a rather matter-of-fact sort of way.

And that was that. Case closed. The rest of the night was just how it should be: chestnuts roasting on an open fire, with the wood from Dad’s shed in the garden.

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• YORK BUSINESS NETWORKING If you’re a member of 4Networking, you can attend any of their groups across the UK. Next event: 4th December: Be Kind to Your Mind 18th December: Stewart’s Disrupting n Visit www.4networking.biz

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• YORK EDITORS Networking for freelance editors and proofreaders in York. n Visit www.yorkeditors.org.uk

• YORK CHAMBER EVENTS Help and support on growing and developing your business. Next event: 7th December: Chamber Christmas Lunch in York 13th December: Pure Networking in York

It’s all about growth at Pearsons and Ward Solicitors in Malton, part of Ware and Kay Solicitors Ltd., and they’re proving this with the appointment of Solicitor Laura Carter, their new member of the Wills and Probate team.

Laura grew up in Ryedale and now lives in Pickering. She graduated from the University of York and the York College of Law. She will be working closely with Director Emma Elwess. “We’re delighted to welcome Laura to our growing Private Client department. Her knowledge both of the area, and especially of the farming community, will be a great asset to the firm – adding to the depth and experience that we already have in the team,” says Emma. Good luck, Laura!

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SOCIAL BUTTERFLY Looking for interesting local people and companies to follow on social media? Here are some we like.

KITCHEN FOR EVERYONE YORK Follow this fantastic organisation and find out if you could help to feed the vulnerable people of York. @KitchenForEveryoneYork @KEYYORK_

If you like art, and you like knowing what day it is, then have we got the perfect prize for you?!

Local artist Tony Brook has created a unique 2019 calendar like no other – it contains 12 of his original watercolour paintings of York. So, if you want to get organised for the new year ahead, you definitely need to get your hands on one of these beauties.

And guess what: we can help you do just that. Because we’ve nabbed one – along with a pack of Tony’s original greetings cards – to give away to one of you lucky readers.

To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer this: Which painting method does Tony use for his artwork?

YORKSHIRE’S WINTER WONDERLAND Keep up-to-date on the chilly happenings at The Ice Factor. @yorkshireswinterwonderland @YorkshiresWW

YORK KNAVESMIRE HARRIERS Firstly follow this running group on social media, then follow them on the racetrack! @YorkKnavesmireHarriers @yorknavesmireha

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LEARNING 4 EVERYONE York Learning offers part-time and full-time courses for anyone over 16.

Subjects include anything from drama to computing; cookery to flower arranging; and of course, English and maths. Some of the courses are completely free! So no excuses – now’s your chance to build your skills! n Visit www.york.gov.uk/Learning4Everyone for more information.

UDEMY If you’d rather learn online when it suits you than in a traditional classroom, Udemy.com is the place to go. It’s got the world’s largest selection of courses, with many free classes and others from as little as £19.99. n Visit www. udemy.com for more information.

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GOOGLE DIGITAL GARAGE We all know who Google are – and we all know there’s more to them than just searching the internet. But did you know they offer free sessions, both online and face-to-face, on how to grow your career or business? Learn how to improve your interview skills and prepare yourself for the career you really want. n Visit http://learndigital.withgoogle. com/digitalgarage to get started.

OPEN LECTURES The University of York occasionally hold free open lectures for anyone and everyone – and you’re invited. This month, head down to Professor Joanna Coast’s Centre for Health Economics Seminar on Thursday 6th December at 2pm. n Visit www.york. ac.uk for more information.

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A FULLBACK THAT DEFENDS FROM THE FRONT J A S O N C H I N N I A N R E T U R N S W I T H H I S V E R D I C T O N T H E F I AT F U L L B A C K .

Attacking fullbacks are so much a part of the modern game of football that it’s no wonder the term is now being used as the name of the flagship commercial 4x4 of the Fiat range. Thankfully Liverpool’s fullbacks are growing in stature unlike Arsenal’s.

Anyway, down to business. The Fiat Fullback is described as a functional, yet lifestyle-focused, pick-up with a turning circle of just 5.9m and the capacity to tackle over four tonnes of loading capacity. Fiat state that this makes it both a proper workhorse and city vehicle.

It was the LX Automatic trim level that I was given to test drive from SG Petch. It is a stunning looking 4x4 that stands proud and aggressive ready to tackle any job thrown its way. Huge wheel arches and alloy wheels, Bi Xenon headlights, a stubby front end, and large windows all round make this a proper muscular looker. The open

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Driving down Stockton Lane and into the country fully loaded proved to be a very pleasant experience. The handling of the Fullback was assured with light and responsive steering and belied the size of vehicle I was driving.

On approaching the roundabout on Malton Road, the braking system was very responsive but not over so. This led to a confident feel whilst driving knowing that this large vehicle would stop quickly and in a controlled manner.

Popping into a well-known business and parking up, the rear-view camera for reversing was a welcome addition, making something that could be a little complicated very easy. It filled the

parking bay. It was very surprising how easy it was to manoeuvre in relatively tight spaces.

The interior is very spacious with ergonomic seats, all-round air conditioning and sound proofing.

Leather is standard on the LX model. Standard controls are on the steering wheel with a multi-functional touchscreen incorporating satellite navigation, USB and Bluetooth connectivity. Transmission is automatic and is big and chunky to suit the type of vehicle. This trim level also boasts a keyless entry system.

Engine options are 2.4 litre diesel with either 150 HP or 180 HP 4WD. I didn’t utilise the 4x4 option on the LX because there was no need. So, for those of you wanting to know more about it I suggest you get down to the dealership and try it out for yourself.

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Over here in the good ol’ UK, the word ‘Dyson’ is associated with vacuum cleaners.

Fancy, top-of-therange vacuum cleaners. They’re like the iPhones of the carpet-cleaning industry.

Or maybe you associate them more with those snazzy hairdryers. Each to their own.

However, over in Singapore, the technology mogul Sir James Dyson will be known not for vacuums – but for electric cars. Supply chains and market access are a couple of the reasons stated

by CEO Jim Rowan as to why Singapore was the location of choice.

With work formally beginning this month, Dyson are aiming to have their high-tech vehicles on the road by 2021. But they’ve actually been working on this technology for several years already.

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4. If there’s snow, please drive slow! Snow and ice can do unpredictable things to the roads and your car, so do not rush. Allow yourself plenty of time – it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

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Dream Team It’s Christmas – and that means it’s my last column for 2018. So I thought I’d do something a little different this time, and give my fantastic team the credit they deserve for making our company as successful as it is.

My grandad, Herbert Todd himself, started our business back in 1936. He was York’s go-to electrician – known for his high quality service. Something we continue to pride ourselves in today.

The business has changed in many ways since then – and now stands proudly in three premises across York and Harrogate under the helm of my dad, Graham. Of course, the superstars of our business aren’t my brother David or I, or even my dad – they’re our colleagues. Every member of our team makes our business what it is. Outstanding in customer service, knowledge, and advice.

But don’t just take my word for it.

I wanted to share exactly what our valued customers have to say about their experiences with us: “I phoned to get a fridge for my mother of 84. The salesman, John, helped me get the correct appliance – and he arranged for someone to take the old appliance away and fit the new one. Best service I’ve ever had – you don’t get this from the big companies.” – Neil Sutton

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“We bought a Smeg range cooker and the staff were extremely helpful. Their product knowledge was good and the advice was appreciated. The product was delivered on time as agreed. Many thanks to Tammy – we can certainly recommend both you and your company to other prospective buyers.” – Kevin and Sue Treacher “Really excellent from placing the order to delivery. Dean and Tammy arrived right on time and were so considerate. I felt confident with Dean’s plumbing skills – his hose was a little too short so he made adjustments to make it safe. He was concerned about scuffing the lino so he took steps to protect it. Very impressive.”

– Jill Uney So there you go. And we haven’t made these up – these are genuine reviews that just a few of our wonderful customers have left on websites such as TrustPilot.com and Yell.com.

Whether you’ve shopped with us before or not, we’d love to see you in one of our stores soon. And finally I’d just like to say a huge thank you to our valued staff and customers alike for making 2018 such a brilliant year.

Merry Christmas!

Year In, Year Out

By Mel Collier, Bathroom Planning and Design Consultant at JDL It’s time to reflect on the year that’s just whizzed past – and look towards the one that’s about to start. And if that involves any renovation works on your bathroom, there are a few things to remember.

If you’re thinking of moving and the bathroom needs a spruce up before your house goes on the market, spend your money wisely. A recent survey of home buyers discovered that the most desirable thing in a bathroom for new buyers is for it to have good wall and floor tiles, with good grouting. This was closely followed by a high-quality shower and decent-sized sanitaryware.

At the bottom of the list was underfloor heating – which surprised me as you’d think it would be a desirable for most.

And just before that on the list was storage, which again, you’d think people would look out for.

It’s no surprise that tiles came out on top, because when you look on social media, Pinterest and in glossy magazines, it’s the tiles that take centre stage. And when tiling is done right, it looks amazing. When it’s done badly, it looks devastating. When using a Which?

Trusted Trader Company like ours, everything is covered by the guarantee – and that includes tiling! This means that the job you end up with is going to be high-end, and what you envisaged (if

not better).

So, don’t compromise.

Our tilers might not be your best friend if you choose a bathroom full of mosaics, but they’ll certainly put their skills to the test and give you the wow factor you were looking for.

On the other hand, if you live in your forever home, re-decorate your bathroom however you like! Forget what other people say – you’re not planning on moving, so the space is your own. Go mad or keep muted: the choice is yours and yours alone! We’d love to help you create your dream bathroom however you wish.

Also, if you’re planning on doing any renovations in the new year, please give us a call now to book you in – it’s getting busy and we want to avoid any disappointment.

Finally, the only thing left to do, is wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year – from all of us here at JDL.

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Rodgers, the well-established Monks Cross furniture store, are proud to announce that they’ve completed their sparkling £2,000,000 major refurbishment.

As part of the 20,000sqft. expansion, Rodgers now has a completely new entrance and frontage, giving the shop floor a light and spacious feel. A new tea room has also been introduced, offering refreshments and light lunches to visitors in a welcoming and relaxing area.

And it’s not just the inside that’s had a reboot – the car park has also been enhanced, with added disabled and family parking bays.

Director William Browne says: “Every department has benefited from these changes, and the difference is striking

All works undertaken from concept to completion

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from the moment you enter the store. For example, new LED lighting installations give greater clarity and true-to-life colour to fabrics and finishes.

This means customers can get a true impression of how they will look in their own homes.” n Visit www.rodgersofyork.co.uk to find out more.

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• CELEBRATING DEAN’S GARDEN CENTRE’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY • It’s an extra special month for our lovely friends over at Dean’s Garden Centre. On the 7th December 1968 the York store opened its doors for the first time, under the watchful eyes of owners Ken and Margaret Dean. After starting life in a 60x14ft greenhouse and prefab building, the Garden Centre now has a coffee shop and nursery site – and the team have also opened a second store in Scarborough.

And Dean’s has kept to its family roots.

It’s now run by Ken and Margaret’s three children: Richard, Helen and Sarah. Between them they also have eight children – four of whom currently work within the business!

As well as achieving success within their own company, the team at Dean’s have also spent many years supporting charities. Since 2002 they’ve nominated a charity each year – and this alone has raised an incredible £265,000 to date.

To celebrate their 50th anniversary, Dean’s Garden Centre will be holding many special offers from the week commencing 3rd December, as well as a couple of celebration days. Check out our December events listings for more details. n Visit www.deansgardencentre.co.uk to find out more, or call 400141.

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LET IT GROW, LET IT GROW, LET IT GROW

One of the most exciting parts of Christmas is transforming the home into a festive wonderland. But forget the tinsel, the tree, and the wreaths for a minute – our friends at Dean’s Garden Centre are drawing your attention to Christmas houseplants.

POINSETTIA Poinsettia are cheerful plants that are widely grown indoors over the festive period. They’re known for their brightly coloured red, pink or cream bracts, although some varieties have cream and green variegated foliage. Poinsettias need bright light – but away from strong sun and draughts. They need a minimum temperature of 16°C (61°F).

Water poinsettias sparingly, as overwatering can damage plants. As a rule of thumb, you should only water your plants when the surface of the compost has begun to dry out. The flowering life of plants is extended by humidity, so mist them regularly. When transporting poinsettias from the shop to your home in winter you must be careful, as the cold outdoor temperatures can damage the foliage. Always make sure the plant has wrapped paper right around the top of the foliage, or put it in a plastic bag so that it is completely protected as even a short exposure to cold temperatures can cause the bracts to fall.

CYCLAMEN Although it looks delicate, it’s actually quite tough. The showy, brightly colored flowers come in white, vivid

red, pink, purple, and bicolor. Much of cyclamen’s charm comes from its intricately veined, heart-shaped leaves that are often marbled with silver. Cyclamen will continue to bloom happily for two to three months after Christmas. As each flower fades, remove the entire flower stalk from where it attaches to the tuber by giving it a sharp tug. New flowers will emerge from one of the many buds waiting just below the foliage.

Keep it evenly moist in a cool north window or where the sunlight is not too strong. Day temperatures of 16°C-20°C (60°F-68°F) and nights at 11°C-13°C (50°55°F) are ideal. When watering, avoid getting water directly on the tubers, which could cause them to rot.

A safer method would be to place each pot in a saucer of water for about five minutes.

AZALEA Originating in China and Nepal, the azalea is available in pink, red, white and bi-colored flowers. They’re ideal for cool rooms in the house, preferring temperatures between 10°-17°C, and do well on north or east facing windowsills. Azaleas should never be allowed to dry out as this will cause any unopened flower buds to fall prematurely. Water plentifully, keeping compost moist at all times. Mist spraying will increase humidity, but care should be taken to avoid spraying the open flowers where possible. The plant will benefit from being placed in a shady position outdoors between June and September, and then returned to the house before the first frosts.

HYACINTH BOWL ARRANGEMENTS These usually contain between three and five hyacinth bulbs, specially prepared to make them produce their sweetly scented, brightly coloured flowers over the Christmas period. They are best kept in a cool location to prolong their flowering period. Care should be taken not to overwater the bulbs, as quite often the pots that contain the arrangements don’t have any drainage holes.

When they’ve finished flowering they can be planted out in the garden as normal hyacinth bulbs.

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Head over to the Poppleton Community Railway Nursery’s Open Day and you’ll be able to buy a variety of tree and table decorations, and indoor artificial wreaths and garlands. Or if a fresh wreath is more your thing you can get these made to order too – pick yours up at the Open Day, or on the Wednesday or Friday of the week commencing 10th December. You’ll also find seasonal bedding plants and bowls of hyacinths for sale, to give your garden a festive feel. If all that’s not enough, there will also be tea, coffee and homemade cake on offer, as well as book and bric-a-brac stalls.

Visit www.poppletonrailwaynursery.co.uk or email pcrn.info@yahoo.co.uk.

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When making Christmas wreaths it’s fundamental to think of colour, space, texture and longevity of life.

Since the early 1900s we’ve been making wreaths with skills passed down through five generations of the family.

Our traditional wreaths are made with a conifer base, and individually wired stems of holly that overlap to create a neat circle.

The variegated holly is wired in small bunches, using about three or four leaves. These are placed evenly around the wreath in five positions.

Statice is wired, using floristry wire, in small bunches and placed between the holly and the berry. This helps to

break up the colour and adds interest with the red and white. We can also add a pine cone and a ribbon bow if desired.

There really is plenty to choose from, as well as fresh cut flowers from our bouquet section too.

Our modern wreaths include the use of freshly cut flowers, and berries and foliage, such as spiky eryngium, eucalyptus and hypericum berries. These create a wonderful and individual pop of colour naturally, and are also versatile because they are oasis based – so that they can also be used flat on a table with a candle or vase in the middle.

At Browns’ Nurseries we’re offering workshops to make traditional and contemporary wreaths on 30th November, 3rd December and 5th December. Please call to book!

Alternatively, drop in for advice on what other decorative items we offer to produce a bespoke wreath.

We have a wide range such as cinnamon sticks, orange slices, apple slices, and whole oranges; as well as berries, baubles and rosehips to name but a few!

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I’d like to buy a dwarf conifer for my garden and use it as a Christmas decoration in the future. Please can you give me some advice?

Conifers are trees, or medium to large shrubs, with varying colours and scale-like leaves or needles. They’re mostly evergreen and can grow into trees – although there are many dwarf varieties including some groundcover plants.

Planting time is from October to April in sun or part-shade, and most are fully hardy. Choosing a good quality conifer, planting them correctly, and looking after them for the first couple of years is very important to get them established.

When they’ve been planted, feed them once a year in early spring with a small amount of fish blood and bone fertiliser. Dwarf conifers, in many cases, are not actually dwarf – but just very slow growing.

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However, it is possible to trim the green foliage in the same way you’d trim a hedge. Conifers can be pruned from late spring to early autumn. Here are a few conifers – dwarf to trees: Abies koreana (Korean fir), Cedrus deodara (deodar), Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Boulevard’ (Sawara cypress), Juniperus communis (common juniper), Juniperus chinensis ‘Stricta’ (Chinese juniper), and Pinus mugo ‘Mops’ (dwarf mountain pine ‘Mops’) to name a few.

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I’ve already had snowstorms – but not of the normal kind. Mine have been entomological rather than meteorological, occurring only above any part of the plot growing brassicas (from the cabbage family – e.g. sprouts, broccoli and cauliflowers). Any disturbance of brassica crops triggers a swirling blizzard of tiny whiteflies. If you grow brassicas, especially on an allotment or places with other cabbage-type plants nearby, you’ve probably had early snowstorms, too. Mine have been going on for months.

Aleyrodes proletella is the scientific name for brassica whitefly, more commonly known as cabbage whitefly. They’ve been in the York area for years now, but multiply in a hot summer. Cabbage whiteflies are very small – less than 2mm long. They tend to congregate on the underside of the older outer leaves, sucking sap from the plants. It’s only when they’re disturbed that they bother to fly in any numbers. You often don’t realise the extent of infestation until you accidentally jog a plant of two.

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However, while the whitefly themselves can generally be washed away, they do cause other damage that’s harder to deal with. They loiter on the underside of leaves, and the sticky honeydew excreted falls onto the leaves below. Over time, this tends to develop into a greenish-grey, sooty-type mould. On some brassicas this is just a minor nuisance. On cabbages, for example, it’s the outer, tougher leaves that are mostly affected. As these are discarded at harvest it’s not really a problem. But on some other brassicas, where the part to be eaten is coated, it can be difficult to salvage a worthwhile crop.

It’s on sprouts and kale where brassica whitefly can be most damaging. Growing on the stem beneath the leaves, developing sprout buttons tend to get covered in the sooty mould. This results in extra peeling in the kitchen.

WHERE THERE’S MUCK THERE’S BRASSICA What can be done about cabbage whitefly? Lots of solutions are available online – many of them impracticable. One suggestion for the shorter kale varieties is to grow under a very fine mesh – the type used to exclude carrot fly. It may also help to remove brassica plants when they finish cropping in the spring to prevent whitefly overwintering on old plants. Whiteflies like it warm, so activity and numbers reduce as the weather cools. Because of this, purple sprouting broccoli spears that develop late in winter are unaffected. Kale that grows new shoots in the early spring is also usually clean.

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ABOUT MY WIFE Those expecting the usual mix of sarcasm, complaints about my children and references to sci-fi crap and might be disappointed this month. It’s going to get a bit soppy.

My wife is by far the best person I know. I’ve met some pretty great people in my life, including Brian Blessed, twice, but my lovely wife outshines even he.

We recently reached our ninth anniversary which gave me reason to pause and consider a few things. Apart from the shock and horror that nine whole years had passed by since the wedding, I also realised that my wife is kinda my hero.

LOVELY I’ve written before about how we met and also about how beautiful she is. That was all mostly to brag. You see, my wife is prettier than me, to the point that, when she introduces to me to a friend of hers, they often say, “this is your husband?” (stressing the ‘this’, making it a question, not a statement. I’m learning!).

I could write entire volumes of novels about how gorgeous she is, or about how her hair is the exact same colour as magic, but not today. No, for this column I’ve decided to focus more on a few of the incredible things she has achieved in just the last few months: since baby numéro quatre was born.

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You see, not only did she give birth to our biggest baby ever, at home, in the pool, without any drugs at all, and in the most peaceful and relaxing way possible, she also then had to deal with him being a bit ill in the days following the birth. Well, he was fine, but when babies have colds health visitors tend to panic and, to cover their asses legally, pack you off to hospital for five days for all manner of invasive procedures and stress.

But she handled it, hugging the lovely wee thing the whole time.

FITTIE Since then she has blown me away with how physical she’s been. Calm down, this is not a description of our love life (less novel, more pamphlet. Tee hee), but rather about how she is bossing it in the world of fitness. What started as a few trips to the gym in the weeks following the birth, now takes the form of blasting out 10k runs as easily as you and I toddle off to the toilet.

She’s also started roller skating. This was an interesting one, as when she told me she wanted to learn how to skate, I assumed she was either drunk, or had hit her head on a road sign she had ran past. But then skates were purchased, a whole group was formed with friends, and an instructor was found. She can now skate. Just like that.

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LONG LIST All this new physical activity has coincided with other incredible things she does, such as running a workshop for expectant mums, and admin-ing a huge Facebook group. And then there are the kids, all four of the little blighters, who she takes care of, drives about, cleans up after, inspires and entertains while I’m away with work. I genuinely don’t know how she does all that.

I have a job and I like looking at old maps. That’s essentially all my brain can handle.

Speaking of which, she’s also brilliant with me. Despite my advance in years (I’m the same age as Raiders of the Lost Ark) I must admit to occasionally being quite baby-like. I get flustered in large groups of people, I fall to pieces when

plans change last minute, and I forget that asking a woman “what letter is your bra size?” is considered rude. She’s patient and understanding yet knows when to give me a swift kick up the bum. If I’m feeling down, she knows just what to say to cheer me up (pamphlet).

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Trouble is, she’s expressed an interest in one day swimming the English Channel.

No joke. However, she’ll probably do it. Whereas someone like me would bog themselves down in overthinking and anxiety over something massive like that, my wife would just, well, start swimming toward France.

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So, as we begin our tenth year of marriage, I guess I just want to say… wow. Just wow. I’m not convinced I would still be here if it wasn’t for her, and I’m certainly grateful for our children. If she’s the best person I know, they all jointly hold the second position.

Well, most of them.

I made a joke at the wedding about how I was the winner because she had decided to marry me and not “all you other losers”. It wasn’t a joke though, and I still feel the same today. Thanks for that, angel.

In next month’s column Normal service is resumed with an article about the ghost in the attic who collects Nazi memorabilia.

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If you were out shopping and you saw something reduced from £48 to just £5, you’d think it was a mistake, wouldn’t you? Well this crazy bargain certainly isn’t a mistake – it’s just wheelie, wheelie good.

Urban Cycle Skills is a programme offering bespoke cycling tuition from the absolute beginner who hasn’t ridden in years, to the experienced rider. Their instructors are trained to a nationally-recognised standard, and tailor their sessions to suit the abilities of each student.

Ordinarily, these sessions would generally set you back £32 for an hour, or £48 for 90 minutes. But, thanks to the City of York Council, they’re now being offered at the subsidised rate of just £5 for a 90-minute one-to-one adult session. Family slots are as little as £5 for one adult and two children, or £10 for two adults and two children.

Councillor Peter Dew, York’s Executive Member for Transport and Planning, says: “We’ve had wonderful feedback from those who have benefited from the Urban Cycle Skills sessions.

The subsidised sessions represent fantastic value for money and I’d encourage more adults, children and families to take advantage of them.” n To find out more, or to book your place, call 555579, or email cycle.training@york.gov.uk.

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We don’t need a reason to visit the delicious Tykes Restaurant in Sandburn Hall – but it’s even more tempting over the festive season!

There’s always a magical atmosphere when you sit down to eat in this gorgeous converted barn. Whether you’re enjoying a meal with friends and family, catching up over lunch with a work colleague, or just sipping drinks in the bar, Tykes can cater to your needs.

And they’re open throughout the festive period, offering Christmas Eve meals, Boxing Day lunches, and New Year’s Eve celebrations. You’ll even spot a visit from Santa and his reindeer if you pop down on Christmas Eve – before he sets off on the busiest night of his life.

The Tykes festive menu offers two courses for £20.50 and the chefs work closely with local suppliers to ensure a yummy Yorkshire feast. If you’re feeling particularly indulgent, why not try the Sandburn Christmas Pudding? Its chefs have been feeding it for the past six months..! n Visit www.sandburnhall.co.uk/tykes-restaurant to find out more – the team are looking forward to seeing you there!

Floral & Hearty If you’re looking for a beautiful bunch of flowers and a friendly, warm welcome from the florists putting them together, you’ve found the perfect place.

Little Bear and Bird Flower Co. don’t just have the most delightful business name we’ve ever come across, but they also pride themselves in providing unique floral designs for all their customers and occasions.

Their new shop is now open in Haxby, where you’ll find a mix of quirky floral designs, plants and gifts. They’re keen to invite you in to say hello – so do pop in and explore their exquisite selections. n To find out more about Little Bear and Bird Flower Co., visit www.littlebearandbird.com to find out more, or give them a bell on 750137.

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BLUE We can only guess that this beautiful boy is called Blue because of his stunning eye colour. He arrived at the centre through no fault of his own, and is incredibly friendly.

While he needs a little more training, he walks well on the lead and enjoys the company of other dogs. He loves being around people and would make a wonderful pet to anyone – as long as any children are of a secondary school age and older.

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What word could be missing from the term ‘book challenge’? Hmm… it’s got to be something nice and pleasant, like ‘children’, or ‘school’. Right?

Wrong. The word you’re looking for is Bloodaxe. Yum. No, in all seriousness it IS actually a children’s book challenge – in association with the 2019 JORVIK Viking Festival and Explore York Libraries and Archives. So why Bloodaxe? Well, the event’s full title is The Bloodaxe Book Challenge, and it’s named after one of York’s most famous leaders – Erik Bloodaxe, the last Viking King of York.

Here’s how it works: children in York are encouraged to sign up at any local library to receive their Book Challenge Bookmark. They then need to read four books between 27th October and 12th January 2019 – if they do then they’ll get a sticker and a free child’s

ticket to the JORVIK Viking Centre, as well as a certificate. But – if they manage to read five or more books, then they’ll get an extra special bonus sticker.

Dr Chris Tuckley, Head of Interpretation for York Archaeological Trust, says: “We’ve got a special prize for readers, too – they’ll be entered into a draw to meet author Tony Bradman during February’s JORVIK Viking Festival, when he comes to York Explore for a special Viking visit. His book, Anglo-Saxon Boy, won the Historical Association’s 2018 Young Quills Award – one of the only awards where the books are judged by young readers themselves.” n To find out more about The Bloodaxe Book Challenge, and the rest of the JORVIK Viking Festival, visit www.jorvikvikingfestival.co.uk.

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BEN Lovely Ben was sadly brought to the centre after his owner became too unwell to look after him. He wants to please you and always says hello to people – but he needs his new best friend to come and rescue him quickly because he’s not coping well with kennel life. While he would get on with children of a secondary school age, Ben must be the only pet in his new home.

Call RSPCA York and District Branch on 654949 or visit www.rspca-yorkhome.org.uk CYRIL This handsome man is quite shy, since he previously lived with lots of cats and was a little neglected. However, once he gets to know you he quickly comes round and loves a gentle fuss! He loves playing with his fishing rod toy, and the team at the Centre are confident that he’ll blossom into an extremely friendly and adventurous cat once he settles in. Ideally, Cyril needs a quiet new home, with patient and understanding new owners. He’d be much better suited being the only pet because of his past experiences, and most likely won’t be too confident around young children. Let’s find this lovely lad a home soon so he can spend Christmas with a new family.

Visit www.cats.org.uk EINSTEIN If you’ve seen Back to the Future, you’re probably thinking the same as us right now. No, it’s not the Doc’s Einstein, but he’s definitely just as cute and cuddly! This little lad gets on well with other dogs, and is ready to be swept off his feet by his new family. Visit www.rags-2-riches.co.uk

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STRETCH YOUR LEGS (AND EVERYTHING ELSE!) It goes without saying that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. However, it’s not without stress – from the manic shopping trips to the chaos in the kitchen making sure dinner’s cooked on time. Luckily, York Yoga Studio are here to help melt those stresses away. Owner Laurie Prime explains what yoga could do for you: We know that a yoga practice is a brilliant way to make your body feel stronger and more flexible – and helps you relax and calm your mind and spirit. But yoga isn’t just an exercise.

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into every aspect of your life. If you’ve ever been in a yoga class, you may have heard your teacher give you physical instructions that help you increase your awareness, be more comfortable in a pose, or hold a pose more deeply or for longer. These instructions could include cues about where the weight should be in your feet, when you might want to take a breath in, or what your arms should be doing. But yoga is a practice for your life, and sometimes, those cues have meaning far beyond the physical.

For example, the other day I was in a class that involved folding forward – helping to stretch the legs and back –

and the teacher said: “Don’t let your head go down, and keep your heart lifted!”

Around me, students stretched and extended, becoming longer and stronger. I could see the improvement in their poses, but more importantly, I saw determination in their lifted gazes and a certain lightness in their being.

It occurred to me then that this suggestion was so much more than a physical cue: it was also advice for living a positive and confident life.

Now yoga teachers are yoga teachers – we’re not therapists, life coaches or psychologists, so we don’t presume to tell you how to live your life! But we do remember that the mind and the body are not separate entities, and as the body becomes stronger and more balanced, more flexible and confident, so does the mind and spirit.

And because yoga isn’t just a physical practice, it is a model for life off the mat. Everything that we learn in our practice can be applied in our lives. So the next time you sit tensely at your

keyboard, you may remember when your teacher told you to relax your shoulders in your yoga pose. And the next time you’re in a demanding meeting, you may remember your teacher saying to breathe slowly and deeply in challenging postures. Yoga isn’t going to fix a stressful world. But just as it can help you find strength, focus and calmness on the mat, it can give you tools to cope with your demanding life. Yoga comes in many shapes and sizes, but a good yoga class will give you all of these gifts, and more. At York Yoga Studio, we offer Christmas gift cards, special punchcards, vouchers for our excellent therapists, yoga mats and clothes, and a warm and friendly welcome. So bring the gift of yoga and the joy of Christmas together this year! n Find out more at www. yorkyogastudio.co.uk or call 785704.

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Christmas party season looms on the horizon and, like many women, you might’ve grimaced at the thought of tackling winter’s hair growth. Years of hair removal can really tire someone out, so it comes as no surprise that laser hair removal has gone from strength to strength over the years. It’s now more affordable, effective and painless than ever.

Here at Skin Doctor, we offer the first Lumenis Duet Laser Hair Removal System in the UK to our York and Leeds patients.

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TOWER ABOVE THE REST

Carton Towers know exactly how to spend Christmas.

The beautiful building that is Carlton Towers is giving you not one, not two, but 12 different festive events – to really make the most of this magical month. From a three-course Sunday lunch and a trip to meet Santa on the 2nd December, to a post-Christmas-limbo, or ‘Chrimbo’, event on 30th December. We can’t take credit for that spectacular name. You’ll also find a wreath-making evening, a table decoration workshop and a candlelit choir. You might as well just take the whole of December off work and move in so you don’t miss any of them. n Check out www.carltontowers. co.uk for the full list.

POTION PROMOTION

It’s all about the real magic of Christmas at Barley Hall.

We all tend to think of the festive season as a magical time. From the atmospheric snow as it falls from the sky (and usually ends up as a puddle of slush on our damp streets – but we won’t talk about that), to the feeling of sheer love and joy as we spend precious time with our loved ones. But Barley Hall are reminding us of the real magic that people used for their celebrations back in the medieval times. You too can rediscover Christmas until the 5th January 2019 with events such as Gin Tasting on 1st December and Ghostly Christmas Stories on the 8th December. n Find out more by visiting www. barleyhall.co.uk/christmas.

HAVE A MERRY MINSTER CHRISTMAS

Get to York Minster for more festive events than you can shake a cracker at.

York Minster is a breath-taking building at the best of times – but its glory is truly defined during the festive season. As well as traditional Advent and candlelit

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processions, you can also attend an embroidery workshop, a Christmas trail, and Christmas carols. Of course, you’ll also be able to celebrate Christmas Day itself at the Minster, with a full day of services – with the Archbishop of York in attendance. n To find out more about the events at York Minster, call 557200.

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PAVE THE WAY

York Against Cancer have opened up on Pavement.

If you’re not sure what to get for your loved ones this Christmas, look no further. York Against Cancer have set up shop in what used to be Jones Bootmaker, offering everything from Christmas cards (including their famous York scene range), to beautiful and unique Christmas gift ideas. They’ll be there until the 20th December – so get there quick! All profits go towards the charity’s work in cancer care – including education and research throughout York and North and East Yorkshire. n Visit www. yorkagainstcancer.org. uk for more information.

SWEET-TOOTHED SANTA

It’s officially Christmas – because The Ice Factor is back until the 6th January! Reckon you could handle the ice? Even if you can’t, you can cling onto the edge and walk around (or fall – that’s just as fun). Regardless of how you choose to spend your time in a pair of skates, you’ll definitely have a fantastic time. As well as the magical ice-based experience, you can also enjoy a hot chocolate (or mulled wine) and a go or two on the rides at the funfair. n Check out www. yorkshireswinterwonderland.com for more information.

MOVIE MAGIC

What would Christmas be without a classic festive film?

York Chocolate Story’s tasty goodies are so yummy that Santa’s moved in!

Visit this popular York tourist attraction until the 24th December and meet the man himself over the festive season to experience three floors of Christmassy cocoa. Bring the family – you’ll learn all about the part that chocolate’s played at Christmas over the years, including festive facts about iconic brands. You’ll even be able to make your very own Christmas lollies – and watch the professionals at work as the York Chocolate Story’s talented chocolatiers demonstrate their skills. n Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com to find out more.

Our friends over at City Screen are embracing the Christmas movie tradition by showing some of the most famous festive flicks at their cinema in York.

From young Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone on 5th December (the lad turns 40 in two years. Yeah, we feel old about that, too), to Bruce Willis in Die Hard on 7th December; there’s a Chrimbo classic for everyone. Oh, and there’s even something for the real teeny-tiny ones: the Cbeebies Christmas Show will be screened on 15th December. n Check out www.picturehouses.com/cinema/York_ Picturehouse for the full listings.

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ONGOING EVENTS // UNTIL 2 DEC FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING, Ryedale Folk Museum, 10am-4pm. Ryedale Folk Museum has just opened their brand new exhibition titled 'Figuratively Speaking', displaying the works of the late Yorkshire artist, Michael Scott. Michael was encouraged to write narratives on as many of his works as possible after he was diagnosed with a terminal illness.

He managed to complete nearly 500 narratives before he died.

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CARVING WITH LIGHT, Kentmere House, York. Enjoy the pastel works of David Greenwood, featuring the townscapes of York, and portraits (including dogs). Visit www. kentmerehouse.co.uk for more information.

// UNTIL 23RD DEC THE YORKSHIRE YULETIDE VILLAGE, Shambles Market Forecourt.

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free to get in – and you can even meet the artists! Visit www.madeinyorkshire. org.uk for more information. // UNTIL 24 DEC SANTA’S SWEET ADVENTURE. York’s Chocolate Story. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

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// UNTIL 29TH DEC A IS FOR ART: AN ARTIST’S ALPHABET, Lotte Inch Gallery, 10am5pm (closed Tuesdays and Sundays), or by appointment. Featuring new originals and prints from artists including Alice Pattullo, Chloe Cheese, Debbie George, Emily Sutton, Tom Frost, Tom Wood and more. Visit www.lotteinch.co.uk for more information. // UNTIL 31ST DEC VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE, York Castle Museum. This award-winning experience features festive magic a-plenty with exhibitions including the Victorian Christmas Experience, the Father Christmas Experience, and Evenings with Father Christmas.

Visit www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk/ Christmas for more details and to book.

// EVERY WEEKEND IN DECEMBER SANTA SPECIAL, Murton Park, from 9.30am until 3pm. The Yorkshire Museum of Farming, in association with the Derwent Valley Light Railway, are running a festive train ride where children can receive an early present from Santa.

You can even meet the elves, who are preparing for a big baking competition.

Adults will receive a mince pie and a sherry. The last date of the event is Sunday 23rd December. Visit www. murtonpark.co.uk for more information. // UNTIL 5TH JAN A MAGICAL MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS REDISCOVERED, Barley Hall. Find out more in our Events Hotlist. // UNTIL 6TH JAN YORKSHIRE’S WINTER WONDERLAND, York Designer Outlet. Find out more in our Events Hotlist. // UNTIL 15TH JAN SHAPING THE BODY, York Castle Museum, 9.30am-5pm. Learn about how body shapes have developed and changed over the past 500 years. Visit www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk for more information.

NOVEMBER // 23RD NOV-23RD DEC THE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE, Lotherton Hall. Lotherton’s Christmas Experience is the ultimate festive day out.

Go for a stroll through the atmospheric 12 Days of Christmas Woodland Walk, make crafts with Santa’s elves, discover fairies in their tiny, magical world, and, of

course, meet Santa himself! Visit www. thechristmasexperience.co.uk for more information.

// 24TH NOV-23RD DEC AUDIENCE WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS, Castle Howard. What could be more magical at Christmas than meeting the man himself? Join Father Christmas as he entertains you and your little ones with magic, songs and stories – and hands out personalised presents.

Why not come in the evening and have a Christmas tea party, too? Visit www. castlehoward.co.uk for more information.

CHRISTMAS AT MOTHER SHIPTON’S, Mother Shipton’s Cave, 11am-8pm. This is the first time Mother Shipton’s is opening during the Christmas period – and you certainly won’t want to miss it! Meet Santa and visit his Grotto, hang a wish on Mother Shipton’s Wishing Tree, and post a letter to the North Pole.

And why not visit the pop-up Christmas shop and get some lovely gifts and decorations. Visit www.mothershipton. co.uk for more information and to buy tickets. // 27TH GALAPEGOS: ARCHEOLOGY AND THE GLOBAL CHALLENGE OF MARINE PLASTICS, Tempest Anderson Hall, Museum Gardens, 7.30pm. Join the Yorkshire Philosophical Society for a lecture by Professor John

// 30TH DEVISING, Alan Ayckbourn Theatre, York College. Come and watch the College’s A2 Theatre Studies students performing their devised pieces for examination. For more information, visit www.yorkcollege.ac.uk BRITISH MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERT, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 8pm. The Escher String Quartet are bringing their highlyacclaimed sound to the Concert Hall, featuring pieces by Korngold and Mozart.

Visit www.bms-york.org.uk for more information.

YORK RESCUE BOAT’S FASHION SHOW, York Sport Club, 6pm for a 7pm start. Colours Charity Fundraising Fashion Shows have organised this event in aid of York Rescue Boat. Clothing will be showcased in sizes 6-22 with the runway being shared by team members of the charity. Visit www.yorkrescueboat.com for more information. // 30TH NOV-2ND DEC WINTER BEER FESTIVAL, The Mended Drum, Huby. Head down to The Mended Drum and enjoy live music, great hospitality, and 14 (yes, 14!) cask ales. Oh, and it’s free to get in! Call 01347 810264 for more information. // 30TH NOV-3RD DEC CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL, Huntington Methodist Church, York.

Feast your eyes on 18 beautifully decorated Christmas trees, all on the theme of ‘stars’. You’ll be able to enjoy homemade refreshments throughout the

day, and stalls will be selling gifts, crafts, jewellery and bulbs. Admission is free with all proceeds going to the church.

Open from 10am-5pm on Friday and Saturday, 2-5pm on Sunday and 10am3pm on Monday.

// 30TH NOV, 3RD & 5TH DEC CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP, Brown’s Nurseries.

Learn how to make traditional and contemporary wreaths in time for the festive season. Booking is highly recommended – call 766266 for more information.

DECEMBER // 1ST CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, Clifton Explore Library, 10am-1pm. Get into the Christmas spirit at this festive fair, with stalls selling handmade gifts aplenty, including jewellery, cakes, Christmas decorations, greetings cards, and much more. Email clifton@exploreyork.org.uk or call 552662 for more information.

UNIVERSITY OF YORK CHOIR AND YORKSHIRE BAROQUE SOLOISTS, Central Hall, University of York, 7pm. Enjoy the sounds of Handel’s mighty Messiah played by specialist musicians on period instruments. Visit www.yorkconcerts.co.uk for more information.

// 1ST-2ND THE GREAT ANTIQUES AND VINTAGE FAIR, Wetherby Racecourse, Sat 8am-5pm and Sun 9am-4pm. Find some hidden gems – and grab a bite to eat while you’re there!

Visit www.jaguarfairs.com for more information and ticket prices. // 1ST, 2ND, 8TH & 9TH SANTA AT THE MILL, Holgate Windmill, 2-4pm (10am-12pm on the 9th). Santa’s got a gift for you! Meet him, and indulge in mince pies and hot mulled apple juice for just £5 per child with adults free. Enjoy the beautiful Mill in all its festive glory. Visit www.holgatewindmill. org for more information.

of disabled people and carers from the York area. Book online at https:// welfarebenefitschanges.eventbrite. com and email info@yorkhumanrights. org if you have any facility or access requirements. // 6TH CHARITY DAY, Dean’s Garden Centre. Pop down to the Centre and browse the usual fantastic range at Dean’s – and why not raise some money for Macmillan Cancer Support while you’re there? There’ll be a raffle, tombola, cake stall and a second-hand book stall – so plenty of opportunities to raise money for a brilliant cause. Visit www.deansgardencentre.co.uk for more information.

// 1ST-23RD SANTA’S GROTTO, Coppergate, York. New for 2018 - bring your little ones to meet Santa! As well as experiencing the new grotto, you’ll also be able to pop in to our first ever city centre Christmas tree shop, delivered by the award-winning visitor attraction, Stockeld Park. Visit www.visityork.org/ Christmas for more information. // 2ND KIDS’ CHRISTMAS PARTY, New Earswick Sports Club, 4-8pm. Your little one can enjoy a disco, hot food, games, and a raffle – and they’ll get a gift from Santa’s Grotto! It costs just £3 per child – call Dawn on 07446993855 or pay on the door. // 4TH THE EFFECTS OF CHANGES TO THE WELFARE BENEFITS SYSTEM ON DISABLED PEOPLE, Main Hall, Priory Street Centre, 2-4pm.

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Schofield, of the University of York.

Admission is free for members, and a small donation for non-members. Call 656713 for more information.

// 6TH, 13TH & 20TH TEA WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS, Dean’s Garden Centre, 4pm. Exactly as it says on the tin! Bring your little ones down for a very special tea. Visit www. deansgardencentre.co.uk for further details.

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// 7TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DAY, Dean’s Garden Centre. It’s been 50 years since Dean’s first opened its doors. To celebrate, they’re having a big 50th anniversary celebration – and there will be a Golden Envelope giveaway for customers to take part in, boasting the potential to win prizes worth anything from 50p to £50. Visit www.deansgardencentre.co.uk for more information.

YORKSHIRE VOLUNTEERS BRASS ENSEMBLE AT CHRISTMAS, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, 7.30pm. Enjoy a selection of festive songs and carols by this fantastic brass band. Visit www.merchantshallyork.org for more information. // 7TH-8TH YORK’S FIRST BIG CHRISTMAS JUMP…ER, Energi Trampoline Park, 5pm. Does the thought of Christmas have you jumping for joy? If so, get down to Energi Trampoline Park for 24 hours of themed jumping fun. Book now at www. energiyork.com.

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couldn’t get any more stunning, the Christmas Twilight Weekend came along.

As the night sets in you’ll be blown away by Burton Agnes Hall’s gorgeous decorations while enjoying carols, meeting Father Christmas in his very own courtyard grotto, and tasting delicious mince pies and mulled wine. Visit www. burtonagnes.com for more information. // 8TH A CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA, The Bar Convent, 2.30pm. Enjoy a delightfully festive afternoon tea while being entertained by the musical talents of Miss Marina Mae. Visit www.bar-convent. org.uk for more information.

HANDEL’S MESSIAH, York Minster, 7pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

CHRISTMAS OPEN DAY AND SALE, Poppleton Community Railway Nursery, 10am-3pm. You’ll be able to buy a variety of tree and table decorations, and indoor artificial wreaths and garlands. Or if a fresh wreath is more your thing you can get these made to order, too. Tea, coffee and homemade cake will be also available, as well as book and bric-a-brac stalls. Visit www. poppletonrailwaynursery.co.uk for more information.

RNLI CHRISTMAS FAIR, The Half Moon, Strensall, 10am-1pm. From cakes to preserves, handmade cards and gifts and a tombola, this fair is a great opportunity to get your Christmas shopping sorted. // 8TH-9TH MALTON CHRISTMAS FOOD AND GIFT MARKET, Market Place,

Malton, 9am-3pm. It’s the popular monthly food market in Malton – but at Christmas! Featuring 100 food and gift stalls, as well as street food, live music, and entertainment. It’s free to get in – and there’s free parking. Check out www. visitmalton.com for more information. // 8TH, 15TH & 22ND BREAKFAST WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS, Dean’s Garden Centre, 9am. Exactly as it says on the tin! Bring your little ones down for a very special breakfast. Visit www.deansgardencentre. co.uk for further details. // 11TH JUICE VOCAL ENSEMBLE, National Centre for Early Music, St Margaret’s Church, 7.30pm. Sopranos Anna Snow and Sarah Dacey, and alto Kerry Andrew are here with their wintery programme featuring new works and their own arrangements of ancient carols. You’ll also get a sample of pop/rock classics, including Kate Bush’s December Will Be Magic Again. Visit www.ncem.co.uk for more information. // 12TH - 13TH CHILDREN’S THEATRE, Alan Ayckbourn Theatre, York College, 10am, 1pm & 7pm. The second year students of York College’s Extended Diploma in Musical Theatre have devised their own pantomimes and fairy tale stories – and you’re invited to watch. Bring your little ones! For more information, visit www. yorkcollege.ac.uk // 13TH & 19TH SENIOR CITIZEN TEA DANCE, Carlton Towers, Carlton, 12-4pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

// 13TH-24TH BABY MEETS SANTA, The Web Adventure Park. Your baby can enjoy festive baby activities, crafts, and sensory experiences, as well as being introduced to Santa himself. Or if you have a slightly older child, why not bring them to Breakfast With Father Christmas?

For just £10 your little one can have a yummy festive brekkie, and meet Father Christmas in his grotto. They’ll also get unlimited play time in the Web Adventure Park afterwards! Visit www. webadventurepark.co.uk for more information. // 14TH THE FORESTERS’ CHRISTMAS CONCERT, Wigginton Recreational Hall, 7.30pm. The Foresters Folk Group are having one last hurrah as a full band, before long-time member Fred retires.

Join them for fun and music – don’t forget to bring your drinks and supper! Call Steve on 490440 for more information.

GALA BALL, The Grand Hotel & Spa, York, 7pm. This black-tie event is held in the beautiful Grand Boardroom, and features an exquisite four-course dinner, live music and entertainment, and a Champagne and canape reception.

Visit www.thegrandyork.co.uk for more information and to book.

// 15TH-16TH TWILIGHT EVENINGS, Castle Howard. Experience the beautiful Castle Howard in all its festive glory as the sun goes to bed and night falls. Visit www. castlehoward.co.uk for more information // 18TH EMILY SMITH – SONGS FOR CHRISTMAS, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. Enjoy folk music from Emily Smith at her acclaimed seasonal show, as well as Ryedale singersongwriter David Swann. Visit www. ncem.co.uk for more information. // 19 TWILIGHT CAROLS BY THE FIRESIDE, Burton Agnes Hall, 5-9pm.

Join Simon Cunliffe-Lister, the man behind Burton Agnes Hall, for grand piano-led carols by the fireside. Enjoy mulled wine, mince pies, Christmas shopping, and the Hall’s beautiful festive decorations.

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RENE’S REVELLERS LINE DANCE SOCIAL, York Health Service Club.

Join Rene’s Revellers and special guest singer Paul Bailey for a party night of line dancing – the best way to get ready for Christmas! Call 470292 or email dwpurdy@btinternet.com for more information.

IT’S CHRISTMAS!!, Alan Ayckbourn Theatre, York College, 7pm. Get in the Christmas spirit with a festive concert performed by the music department. For

more information visit www.yorkcollege. ac.uk // 20TH CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT, Black Swan Inn, 7.45pm. Head down to this relaxed end-of-year gathering and get into the Christmas spirit. Performers and listeners equally welcome. It’s free to get in – and you can also take part in a charity raffle. Bring and share your supper, too!

Call 679131 for more information. // 23RD-24TH NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS, York Minster, 4pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist. // 25TH CHRISTMAS LUNCH, Middletons Hotel, York, 12-2pm. Take the stress out of Christmas and have someone else do the cooking for you! Sit back and relax with your family and enjoy a luxury fivecourse lunch. Booking is required – call 611570. // 30TH CHRIMBO LIMBO OPEN HOUSE AND TEA ROOM, Carlton Towers, Carlton, 12-4pm.

Find out more in our Events Hotlist. // 31ST NEW YEAR’S EVE, Middletons Hotel, York, 7.30pm. Start 2019 off with a bang! You’ll be welcomed with a glass of champagne and canapes, before enjoying a six-course meal. There will also be live jazz music through the night to add to the atmosphere. Call 611570 to book.

NEW YEAR’S DAY ANTIQUE HOME AND VINTAGE FAIR, York Racecourse, 9.30am. From art and design to soft-furnishings and local crafts, there’s something to suit every home and every budget. And this New Year’s Day spectacular will be the biggest one yet. Entry is just £2.50 and free for under 16s. Visit www.antiquefairyork. com for more information.

WHITBY WINTER EXCURSIONS, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, 9.30am.

Take some time to relax after the hustle and bustle of the festive period and visit Whitby in this steam hauled excursion.

Visit www.nymr.co.uk for more information.

EVERY DAY MAGIC & MYSTERY, Barley Hall.

Explore the role of magic in the everyday lives of people living in the Middle Ages.

Displays investigate the individuals pronounced in written records as witches and wizards; the ‘science’ of magic, alchemy and experimentation; protective charms and forecasting the future through prophecies and dreams. Visit www. barleyhall.co.uk

YORKSHIRE’S JURASSIC WORLD, Yorkshire Museum. From the depths of the deepest seas to the ancient coasts and tropical shallows, meet the dinosaurs and sea monsters that once roamed the vast and ever-changing landscapes.

Experience each Jurassic World as the colossal creatures and their surroundings are brought to life. Visit www. yorkshiremuseum.org.uk YORKWALK, from Museum Gardens Gates, daily at 10.30am and 2.15pm.

Entertaining historical walks taking place every day, as well as specialist tours such as Richard III and Jewish Heritage.

Visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk or call 07970 848709.

HIDDEN MINSTER, York Minster, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, 11am. Take a journey above the roof tops and explore York Minster’s hidden architectural gems of the Mason’s Loft and Chapter House roof. Visit www. yorkminster.org or call 0844 9390011.

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CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT, The Bar Convent, 7pm. Enjoy a tasty mince pie and a glass of mulled wine while listening to the soothing tones of the York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir.

Visit www.bar-convent.org.uk for more information.

JORVIK VIKING CENTRE, Coppergate. The world-famous attraction has reopened after a multimillion pound re-imagining following the devastating flooding in 2015. Enjoy a new ride experience with the sights, sounds and, of course, smells, of the Viking-Age. There is updated historical interpretation, showcasing the cultural ‘melting pot’ of 10th-century York, and the latest cutting edge technology bringing the Viking period to life. Visit www. jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk

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REGULAR EVENTS // EVERY MONDAY YORK SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB, English Martyrs’ Church Hall, Dalton Terrace, 7.3010pm. All are welcome; no partner or experience needed. Email ruthpotter@ live.co.uk HIDE AND SHRIEK, York Dungeons.

The year is 1585 and butcher’s wife Margaret Clitherow is leading a double life in the city of York. She’s a secret leader of Catholic faith – hiding those who want to worship in secret. But in these Elizabethan times, the Catholics are being hunted and prosecuted…

and you might be next. Take refuge in Margaret’s home, but don’t move. Don’t even breathe. If the law catches you, your fate is sealed! This brand new show features darkness, claustrophobia – and a fair few surprises.

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DICK IS BACK, York Dungeon.

Dick Turpin, the infamous 18th century highwayman, will return to York in an exciting new show. Visitors will be encouraged to hold on tight to their belongings while they take a seat in the carriage and travel along the York Road, where rumour has it the most notorious York villain has returned. Featuring new gags and special effects, visitors will learn all about Dick Turpin’s crimes and how he treated his victims. Visit www. thedungeons.com/york

hours, or even buy one for good. Call 01423 323400.

YORK GOLF RANGE, Towthorpe Moor Lane, near Strensall. Set in beautiful countryside, York Golf Range features a whole host of fun activities. Visit www. yorkgolfrange.co.uk or call 499275.

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

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

THE GHOST BUS TOURS, Departing from York Railway Station bus stop daily at 7.30pm and additional weekend tours. The unique comedy horror show takes you around the darker side of York on board a classic 1960s Routemaster. Call 0844 5678666.

BOROUGHBRIDGE MARINA, Boroughbridge. Hire a boat for a few

BALLROOM AND LATIN DANCING, Dunnington Sports Club, 7-8.30pm. Beginners classes available.

Call 07914 941268.

SPORTING MEMORIES, Wigginton Old School, 1-2.30pm. Join the York City Foundation and reminisce about sport, from horse racing to football. Meet new people and have a chat over and coffee and biscuits. Plus, it’s completely free!

Call 559508 for more information.

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY, Pickering. See 24 miles of Yorkshire’s amazing scenery aboard classic trains. Visit www.nymr.co.uk WHITE ROSE YORK TOURS, meet at west entrance to York Minster, 11am and 3pm (also 1pm Friday and Saturday).

Take a free history tour of the city centre.

Visit www.whiteroseyork.com or call 07792 207679.

// EVERY TUESDAY LINE DANCING, Haxby WMC, York, 11am-1pm. Join Rene’s Revellers for a morning of line dancing. Call 470292 or email dwpurdy@btinternet.com.

QUIZ NIGHT, Huntington Sports Club, 8.30pm. Call 769138. // 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 411821.

LINE DANCING, York Health Service Club. Join Rene’s Revellers for beginners line dancing at 6.45pm and improvers at 8pm. Call 470292 or email dwpurdy@ btinternet.com.

CRAFTS WITH A CAUSE, ST. COLUMBA’S URC, 1-3pm. Create easy-to-make crafts to sell for charity or donate to others in need. Email katiestcolumbas@gmail.com // EVERY WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY YORK AGAINST CANCER CHRISTMAS POP-UP SHOP, Pavement, York. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

LINE DANCING, York Health Service Club. Join Rene’s Revellers for beginners line dancing at 6.45pm and improvers at 8.15pm. Call 470292 or email dwpurdy@btinternet.com. // EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY MUSICAL CONNECTIONS, Across York. Regular music and singing classes for adults of all abilities. For details of venues and times, call 373011.

// EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY YORK MODEL BOAT CLUB, Laytham Caravan Park, 1.30pm. Come along and have some fun (weather permitting!) – joining is easy, and there are plenty of other events to get involved with. Visit www.yorkmodelboatclub.co.uk for more information. // EVERY THURSDAY TRADITIONAL JAZZ, Cross Keys, 32 Tadcaster Road, 1-3.30pm. Free admission, with local Jazz bands to

York Ainsty’s Christmas Santa Sleigh will visit aYork street near you on theSanta following dates Ainsty’s Christmas Sleigh will visit from 5.30pm untilon 8.00pm a street near you the following dates December THE RIVAL DRINGHOUSES from 15.30pm until 8.00pm st

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December22 19ndth Bishopthorpe – Lang Road/Copmanthorpe Lane/Newlands Road area Saturday Static at Tesco Askham Bar - Collectors St Leonards December 18th Bishopthorpe – Kebble Park/Acaster Lane/Lamplugh Crescent area Hospice Rotary York Ainsty supports local Charities, St Leonards Hospice, York Mind, Wilberforce December 19th Bishopthorpe – Lang Road/Copmanthorpe Lane/Newlands Road area Trust Copmanthorpe Scout Group, Door 84, Manor Acadamy and Community Sparks.

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// EVERY SATURDAY THE MILL SHOP, Holgate Windmill, 10am-12pm. Pop in to Holgate Windmill’s shop and grab everything you need for Christmas – from freshly milled wholemeal flour and local honey to fab gifts including wooden kitchenware and greetings cards. Visit www.holgatewindmill.org for more information. // EVERY WEEKEND LIVE MUSIC, Acorn Sports and Social Club, Dringhouses. Great live acts playing every weekend. Call 330351. // 1ST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH COFFEE MORNING, Huntington Library, Garth Road, Huntington, 10am12noon. The Friends of Huntington Library welcome all for a drink and a chat. Email friendsofhuntingtonlibrary@ gmail.com

// 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH THE WI ACOMB BRANCH, Acomb Methodist, 7.30pm. Enjoy guest speakers and great company.

THE TUESDAY LUNCHEON CLUB, York Racecourse Gimcrack Room, 12noon for 12.30pm lunch. Join the ladies of the Tuesday Luncheon Club in York for a three-course lunch followed by a speaker. For more information, call 01937 833065. // 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH YORK IVC, Thomas’s of York, 6.30pm.

A member-run social club with food and drink. Visit www.yorkivc.club YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN'S ASSOCIATION, Hunmanby Community Centre, 2pm. Speakers cover a wide variety of subjects and the group holds informal meetings. Call 01273 892672.

YORK CARERS COFFEE MORNING, The Sampson Centre, 10-11.30am. Have a cuppa, enjoy a chinwag. Call 629393. // 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH THE BUS STOP COMMUNITY CAFE, Huntington Methodist Church, 9.30-11.30am. Enjoy slices of cake, biscuits, scones and a whole lot of drinks.

Email dorothea.scarlett@icloud.com // 2 WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH PARKINSONS UK SUPPORT MEETING, New Earswick Folk Hall, 2pm. Come along for regular speakers, quiz nights and outings. New members and guests always welcome – “Strangers are friends we have not yet met”. For ND

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The best of Yorkshire produce, as well as entertainment and demonstrations. Visit www.maltonyorkshire.co.uk // 3RD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH YORK AND DISTRICT GUILD OF WEAVERS, Spinners and Dyers, Yorkshire Farming Museum, Murton.

Visit www.yorks-guild-wsd.org.uk or call 07811 393123.

// LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH MAKERS' MARKET, Shambles Market, 9am-5pm. Browse unique works from local artists and crafters at the monthly Makers’ Market.

SENIOR CYCLE RIDES, Get Cycling, Hospital Fields Road, 10am. Guided bike rides for older people. Call 636812.

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The National Trust in York BENINGBROUGH HALL, GALLERY AND GARDENS Call 472027 UNTIL 3RD MARCH SOUNDS OF WINTER: WHISPERING SPACES, 11am-3.30pm (weekends only). Get closer to nature this winter in the Beningbrough Hall Gardens – and hear the sounds of winter through a series of artist sound pieces.

1ST-23RD DECEMBER STORY TIME WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS, 11am-3.30pm (weekends only). Join Father Christmas in the cosy library for story time. This year, you’ll be treated to a unique tale – just for Beningbrough guests. Tickets cost £9 per child with one free adult, plus normal admission charges. Booking essential.

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ARTRAGEOUS!!, 12-3pm (weekends only). This ‘Artrageous’ art workshop features Christmas-themed crafts – with a different activity each weekend. Normal admission charges apply.

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UNTIL 16TH DECEMBER EDWARDIAN INSPIRED CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, 11am-4.30pm. Marvel at the beautifully decorated house – from the 100ft garlands to the toasty fireplaces and sparkling trees. You’re also welcome to try the festive menu in the café – including the famous Christmas pudding scones and warm brandy butter. Normal admission prices apply. Thursday-Sunday only.

STORY TIME WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS, 11.15am, 12pm, 12.45pm, 2pm, 2.45pm and 3.30pm. Uh oh! Father Christmas has had an accident

and crashed his sleigh. Now he’s staying in the attic until it’s fixed! Pop up and see him, where he’ll tell you stories about his adventures, take pictures and give you a special gift. Enjoy the house afterwards, and its beautiful Christmas decorations – and have a go at making Christmas cards and your own decorations. Tickets are £7.50 per child including one adult place, plus normal admission charges. Booking highly recommended.

30TH NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING, 11am-1pm. Learn how to make your very own decorative wreath in time for Christmas. Places cost £25pp including coffee – booking is essential.

GODDARDS HOUSE AND GARDEN Call 771930 UNTIL 16TH DECEMBER THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, 10.30am-4pm. Learn how the Terry family Christmas changed throughout the family’s years. Look back on the fun and laughter from when the children were young, to the years that followed the war – and discover how the business changed during the Christmas period.

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An evening of festive songs and carols performed by the muchloved Yorkshire Volunteers Brass Band.

Friday 7th December - 7.30pm - Tickets ÂŁ15

Snacks & refreshments available at an additional charge Tickets available from the Hall: Fossgate, York, Y01 9XD 01904 654818

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THE GRAND OLD DAME OF YORK (13th Dec-2nd Feb) THEATRE To book: 01904 501935 The super famous pantomime starring York legends Berwick Kaler and Martin Barrass is back – and this time they’re celebrating Berwick’s 40th year as its hilarious ‘TIS THE SEASON FOR… GANG dame. Enjoy this brilliant show with quintessentially British humour throughout the SHOW 2018 (27th November-1st entire festive season.

December) Join the members of the Scout and Girl Guiding Movements from York and the surrounding area for their 2018 edition of one of the longest running Gang Shows in the country.

Based on the original format from the 1930s, the Gang Show features a wonderful mix of songs, dances and sketches.

GRAND OPERA YORK BARBICAN HOUSE To book: 0844 8713024 To book: 0844 854 2757 BOWIE EXPERIENCE (2nd December) Celebrate the music of one of the world’s greatest pop icons. Listen to hits all the way from Space Oddity to Let’s Dance, from A to Ziggy. Branded ‘utterly brilliant’ by Newcastle Chronicle and ‘an absolute delight’ by the Western Gazette.

PRIMA VOCAL ENSEMBLE REJOICE! A CHRISTMAS GOSPEL (5th December) American jazz, soul and R&B artist Monique Thomas is joining the fantastic Prima Vocal Ensemble and a gospel band for a night of Christmas carols and traditional and contemporary gospel songs.

CAROLS AT YORK BARBICAN (16th December) Co-hosts Rev Andrew Foster and BBC Radio York’s Adam Tomlinson will take you through a festive evening of Christmas carols.

Performing this year on stage will be Shepherd Group Youth Band, York Light Youth Choir, Steve Cassidy and more. Proceeds will go to the Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York’s Christmas Cheer Fund.

HAPPY NEW YEAR CONCERT (5th January 2019) Enjoy a selection of music for all the family, including Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, and Waltzes and Polkas by the Strauss Family.

CINDERELLA & THE LOST SLIPPER (14th Dec-5th Jan) Join a star-studded cast in this hilarious pantomime, featuring a magical flying horse and carriage, and incredible sets and costumes. Featuring Michelle Heaton from Liberty X as the Fairy Godmother, and magical Martin Daniels as Buttons.

SLEEPING BEAUTY (8th-15th December) It’s the Rowntree Players for their annual panto! This time, it’s Princess Aurora’s Christening, and Maleficent isn’t invited – so she uses her magic to place a deadly curse. Will everything work out okay in the end? You’d best book your tickets and find out!

SEASON’S GREETINGS (23rd December) Christmas is here – and you can start your day early with Musical Director Don Pears and his team of singers and musicians from the York musical theatre scene for a night of Christmas classics – and a few surprises.

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Saturday 1st December Jah Wobble & The Invaders Of The Heart at Fibbers // Chimpo & Barely Legal at The Crescent Sunday 2nd December Kate Peters Big Band at The Crescent Community // Glamrockz at Victoria Vaults

Tuesday 4th December The Sweet at Fibbers // UK Subs at Victoria Vaults

Thursday 6th December Tim Edey at Black Swan

Friday 7th December Steve Davis at The Crescent // Jack Sabbath at Victoria Vaults // Stereosonics at Victoria Vaults Saturday 8th December Sham 69 at Fibbers // Tyla's Dogs D'amour at Fulford Arms

Sunday 9th December Bella, Polly & The Magpies' Winter Party at Black Swan

Wednesday 12th December Katie Melua at Barbican Centre Thursday 13th December Dave Burland & The Awkward Squad at Black Swan // Soma Crew at The Crescent Friday 14th December The Overtones at Barbican Centre // Blackbeard's Tea Party at The Crescent

Saturday 15th December U2 2 at Fibbers // Ben Ottewell (gomez) at The Crescent

Following their third sell-out show at The Great Yorkshire Fringe, this ukulele group are promising you ‘a riot of both festive and non-festive classics’.

Sunday 16th December

SLEEPING BEAUTY (9th December) This festive family treat is full of silliness, slapstick and audience participation.

Enjoy the magic of traditional fairytale pantomime with Talegate Theatre.

Thursday 20th December

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Tony Wright at Fulford Arms // Honours at The Crescent

Mostly Autumn at The Crescent

Tuesday 18th December Kate Rusby at Barbican Centre Cattle & Cane at The Basement

Friday 21st December Too Petty at Fibbers // New York Brass Band at The Crescent Saturday 22nd

December

Sunday 23rd December Millie Manders And The Shutup at Fulford Arms Thursday 27th December David Ward Maclean at The Crescent Friday 28th December Blonde On Bob's Xmas Bash 2018 at Black Swan

ANYONE FOR BREAKFAST? The Poppleton Players are here – and they’re inviting you to their comedy play, Anyone For Breakfast?, at All Saints Church Hall, Upper Poppleton.

Written by Derek Benfield, the play will run from Thursday 29th November until Saturday 1st December, with performances at 7.45pm. Tickets cost £8 for adults and £6 for students.

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Ingredients 4kg Pork belly skinless Fried skin from the belly 100g peeled carrot 1lt carrot juice 250g boiled pearl barley 250g Boiled Kale 20g parmesan 20g butter 3 baby Heirloom carrots (boiled in salty water for 3 mins) 3 boiled baby beetroot (boiled in salty water for 10 mins) 10r of orange marmalade brushed just before served

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Blitz until smooth consistency and finish with a tiny cube of butter to make it shine.

Procedure for the Kale and Barley: Blanch the kale in salt and water, drain and place in ice water to maintain the colour.

Squeeze all the water out and blitz until smooth consistency.

Boil the Barley with water, salt, thyme until soft for 5 mins, then strain excess water On a medium pan, saute’ some shallots until a golden colour.

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Recipe courtesy Lily Soutter, Bowel & Cancer Research ambassador.

Ingredients - crumble top 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp honey/date syrup etc 1 tbsp ground almonds 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger

Ingredients - pears 2 conference pears, just ripe 1 tbsp date syrup/honey /brown sugar 200ml water 50ml seasonal spirit (brandy, rum) 1 tsp cinnamon Peel the ears and cut in half.

Heat a small frying pan, add water, sugar, spice and spirit with the pears Cook until the liquid has reduce and the pears are softening slightly

Pinch of salt Melt the oil, sweetener and spices then combine with the remaining ingredients.

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