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You can July on us! Happy Easter! It is Easter, right? It certainly can’t be, say, the middle of summer already, can it? No way. We’re pretty sure the year has only just started, so there is no sweet way we’re already half way through it. Are we? Jeepers, we are! It’s July, for goodness sake! How on earth did that happen? It does explain why all the kids we pass by on the street give us that look which says ‘soon this city will be ours for the taking’. And they’re right; the school holidays cometh once more, when those darling little angles turn into over-excited monkeys and demand to be entertained EVERY DAY. If you’re a parent, and if the thought of the summer holidays is filling you with dread, take a YLLshaped chill pill, man. That’s because this issue of your favourite magazine that you find on the doormat each month is filled with summery goodness. Sure, you might immediately turn to our bustling events pages at the back of the mag, in hopes

that there will be many things to keep the wee sprogs busy (and there will be), but hold on. Did you also know that you can use this copy of Your Local Link for fun and games without even leaving the house? Lazy mums and dads, pray silence. Hand the mag to your kids and shout “find me a plumber!” The first one to correctly identify the advert of a plumber then wins a prize or something. Next you could declare, “name the members of the Distribution department,” and they’ll have to flip through the pages to find out. What we don’t recommend you do is say “find all the spelling and grammar errors!” as there are only six weeks in the holiday, and we’re sure your kids also need to sleep some time. That was a self-deprecating joke, which we’re okay about, because our command of the English language is perfekt and above kwestion. Anyway, good luck! sarah

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12-13. YORK LIFE. This month Rachel moved house. Cue the unboxing of all those essential life items. Like avocado savers. 24-25. HOWARD. Howard really needs to get his act together and grow up. And no, he wrote his column this month, not his mum.

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THE FOSS AIN’T ALL BAD Although it caused havoc during the Christmas floods of last year, we recently took a wander along the banks of the River Foss, spying clues for this month’s Treasure Hunt feature. Often referred to simply as ‘the other river’, the Foss is pretty cool, and a great place to lose a couple of hours of your day while following it’s weird city-centre course. Anyway, check out the first part of a two part Foss special Treasure Hunt in the next few pages.

We think it happened one day in June. There we were happily going about our business, wearing jackets and sleeping under duvets, when all of a sudden - wham! summer appeared. We had to quickly cast off our coats, yank the summer bedding from the airing cupboard, and dust off the iced coffee button on the espresso machine. Mental. Next year we’ll be ready for it; that tricky, flaky, crazy-hot season, with a bucket of ice water to throw over ourselves at a moment’s notice. You’ll never take us alive (or hot and sweaty in spring clothing), you hear us, summer? Never!

Just shut up and leave us alone, will ya!?! Yes, it finally happened... we’re 13! We’re a bit spottier now, and yes, we tend to smell quite strange after any physical exercise, but we’re still just as adorable. To celebrate our 13th birthday we’ve put together a silly little special feature looking at some of the things York has lost (and gained) in the past 13 years. You’ll also find out what some of us were up to 13 years ago, including what legendary musical act designer Hannah saw live in concert.

Speaking about following a course, have you noticed what came with this month’s mag? Check your doormat because the Learning for Everyone course booklet is a great way to get the creative and intellectual juices flowing. Containing dozens of fun and interesting courses and classes that you can sign up for right now, the brochure (that’s a nicer way of saying booklet, innit?) should provide everything you need to get info and contact details for the courses of your choice. Might we recommend a few classes in the fine art of dragon whispering? You never know, it might be in there.

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Well. I have finally done it. Moved house, that is. This feels little short of miraculous, given that the whole process has taken almost a year. The selling part was easy (thank you, Ashton’s): we put the house on the market last September and accepted a cash offer within a fortnight.

But it was then that the fun started. The accidental detour to South Yorkshire. The York homelessness (were it not for our spectacularly kind and supremely tolerant friends, the children and I would have been living in cardboard boxes for the past three months). However, that is all behind us. Our friends have their house and their lives back. I have removed several thousand boxes from their dining room and - although they have said we are welcome any time - have promised not to return for at least a year, on the grounds that it will take them that long to recover from the experience. Obviously, it is thrilling to be living in our own nice little house close to the centre of York. But that delight is as nothing compared to opening all the boxes that I packed up last October.

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The mention of Monks Cross Primark is starting to make me think that whoever said moving house was on a par with divorce and death might have been on to something. And so I hastily look inside another “Stuff” box. And equally hastily close it again. It contains a rabble of stray items from hair bobbles to loose playing cards to the fur trim from a child’s coat. Every single item would need decanting into a sensible place. So I even more sensibly Sellotape it back up and mark it “Hazel Court Tip”. At this point, I am thrilled to open a further “Stuff” box which turns out to contain three bottles of gin. Along with a long-lost trophy from a music competition (which I replaced some time ago at great cost) and my missing Robson and Cooper bag. The

This box-opening malarkey is already starting to feel less like Christmas, and more like hard work. But I persist, uncovering chopsticks (why?), defunct phones, anonymous electrical cables, a broken jar of jam, and old towels and pillows for the dog we don’t possess. Eventually, I finish. I am surrounded by detritus and flattened boxes. But where are my saucepans? And where are my wine glasses? More to the point: where are the mattresses? I am in my new house, and I can save half an avocado, but I have nothing to sleep on. There is nothing for it. I ring my longsuffering friends. “You know you said we were welcome any time? Well... I just was wondering about tonight. I can bring an eggslicer, if that would help...”

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You’ll take stock of your world, and on one level will be pleased enough with what you’re achieving and what you have got. But on another level, there is the usual Cancerian frustration caused by wanting more, or of wanting something you can’t have, at least not right now! Train journeys will have some role to play in the lives of some of you, while others may find themselves queuing at the check in counter at any one of half a dozen airports. One cannot ignore the concept of holiday travel, but there is something else going

on here which makes at least one journey extra special, that probably has very little to do with vacations. Communications are very important between the 7th and the 13th – a lot of phone calls, some of them quite heavy, and more than a flurry of emails. Be careful of what you commit yourself to at this time. It would be all too easy to decide in haste then repent at leisure. Also, in affairs of the heart, people are going to take you at your word – quite literally – so choose those words carefully.

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A bright and optimistic month for most of you, and regardless of holiday plans, you seem to be enjoying more quality time in pursuit of social connections. It’s a good month for networking, for impressing other people (especially members of the opposite sex), and for getting out a bit more. Light hearted evenings can become long loving nights. Enjoy!

Steady work routines without many highs or lows; you seem to be very much in control over what you are doing and will be content to work at your own speed. If this turns out to be the wrong speed for other people, well really, this is their problem, not yours! The 20th augers well for business deals and conversations, while the 28th favours sex and romance.

As July is all about dealing with practical matters, you need to be practical in your outlook, maybe relying a bit more on logic and common sense than instinct and intuition. This serves you well not only in any work related issues, but it also keeps things in perspective when you are dealing with complicated emotional affairs.

There is a sense of movement in the House of Scorpio which suggests that travel and property continue to have some importance in your thoughts and ideas – but it also suggests that this could be a time for changing your mind about a few things and moving on to new areas of challenge and endeavour. A partner will try hard to influence you.

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CAPRICORN A soft and rather gentle month in which there are not likely to be any sudden crises. Relationships progress well and should find greater depths of meaning and commitment. Travel aspects tie in with holidays and/or family reunions, and both at home and at work, other people will show their appreciation of your efforts and endeavours.

AQUARIUS 21st jan - 18th feb If you ask for something nicely and are refused, or even worse, ignored, then it is time to change tactics and to become a little more aggressive in your attitudes. This is especially true for gentlemen of the sign. There is some boredom with all work and career related matters, and you might easily find yourself sacrificing some security in favour of adventure.

PISCES 19th feb - 20th mar Looks like there’s a bit more money going out than there is coming in, but it also looks like you’re in control of the process and get something of value in return for your hard earned cash. New cars and holidays come to mind, but there is also the kind of situation

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ARIES 21ST MAR - 20TH APR Time ticks by really slow when you’re waiting for something to happen; and this is a month of waiting, of feeling frustrated and impatient. There is a date ahead in the calendar which you are obsessively focused upon. This is fine, but do not miss out on the pleasures of the present and don’t wish your time away. We’re never certain how much of it we’ve got left.

TAURUS A work project takes up much of your time and attention, and while it may be hard work, you’ll be enthusiastic about what you’re doing and what you’re trying to achieve. Many members of the sign will be looking into their histories to discover the pathways forwards into their future; this is not just nostalgia, but the means towards a specific end.

GEMINI 22nd may - 21st jun A few dangerous liaisons excite the romantic side of your nature, especially during the first few days of the month when you come under pressure from someone nice to do something naughty. A few of you will resist the temptation, but the majority will say “what the hell” and will risk enjoying something which is, well, naughty, but very very nice.

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Who? Ladies Who, that’s who. If you are looking to make some new friends and broaden your horizons, we know of a great bunch of women who would like to meet you. Ladies Who is a social club for women who are looking to try new things and do more within their local community. The group enjoys regular meet-ups, trips abroad, networking and charity events, and fun days out to spas and other places. So, to be a Lady Who… lunches, laughs, walks, explores, and more, call 627239 or visit www.ladies-who.co.uk

MUCkiNG iN Ahh, summer... just the right time of year to laze around and not do much. Although that sounds like the perfect thing to do this month, take heed; nature can't take a holiday, and there's a little spot of it that still very much needs your help. Designated a 'site of special scientific interest' by the government, (as well as 'drop dead lovely' by us) Rawcliffe Meadows is an important part of York's vibrant ecosystem. The Friends of Rawcliffe Meadows, a voluntary group of friendly nature-loving types, need your help; be it to attend one of their work parties to help maintain the site, or bolster their ranks as a member. To find out more about this great bunch (and what's happening at the meadows), visit www.rawcliffemeadows.wordpress. com

STUff-STrUTTiNG What do you think about modern dance? If you immediately declared “Bah! It’s nowt but jiggling your bits at strangers”, read on. That is because York Vintage Dance Group might have a class for you, allowing fans of traditional swing, jive, tango and stroll dances to “get down with their bad selves”, while having tonnes of fun with friends and getting a healthy dose of exercise. Taking place regularly at Haxby Sports & Social Club, the group are also running a taster session on 12th August, 7.30-9pm, for one and all to try their... feet... at some of the dances. Whether alone or with a partner, it will be a great night out. And definately no ‘bit-jiggling’. You know, unless you want to... Visit www.yorkvintagedance.co.uk

WAlk ThiS WAy Walking for half a mile might not seem like a lot, but for some people with mobility issues it be the equivalent of a marathon. Half a mile is the distance between St Mary’s Church in Haxby and St Nicholas’ Church in Wigginton, so to help raise money for, and awareness of, local charity Blake’s Genes, one group is inviting all of us to walk it with them. York-born Blake, two, was born with a rare genetic disease which makes it hard for him to walk. Taking place on 9th July, starting at 11.30am from St Mary’s in Haxby, one and all are encouraged to come along – fancy dress always welcome – and take a walk as a community, to help Blake get better. Refreshments and fun await in Wigginton, so make sure you wear sturdy shoes! Email steejoh47@aol.com

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BOriNG GirlFrieND Hey Daphne, I’ve recently been feeling really jealous of my friend’s relationships. They seem to be so in love and always doing fun things with their partners. I’ve been with my boyfriend for three years and we still love each other but it doesn’t seem to be as fun and exciting as theirs. They’re always posting on social media the fun things they are doing, or telling me about cute things that happened. We have our moments but I’m worrying that it should be more exiting. Boring Girlfriend, Bishopthorpe Road Hey Boring Girlfriend. Don’t beat yourself up about this! Ok so they say their relationships are all sunshine and rainbows. Well in the first year it sure does seem like that with all the dates and the getting to know each other. The truth is, just because you don’t feel like you don’t have as much to write home about doesn’t mean that your relationship is any less fun or meaningful. Once you know someone’s favourite food or worst film, you can’t ask them again and guess what, that’s totally ok.

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My partner of 5 years and I happily sit in silence watching Netflix, quite frankly it’s cheap, and we’ve got every day of the year to natter with each other and have food fights and dance under the stars blah blah blah you get the idea. The fact that the excitement has plateaued but what remains is a strong and reliable love is nothing to be ashamed of. It always pays to remember that just because you only get told about the good bits, doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of bad bits you’re not hearing about too. You and your partner have your moments, and after three years, that’s absolutely fantastic. Carry on enjoying your long term relationship. Sincerely, Ignore Your Mates They Chat Rubbish and let’s face it, if someone has to boast about how great their relationship is – it probably isn’t.

MUMMY’S BOY Daphne, I love my mum to bits but since I got a girlfriend I’ve noticed that she’s a little bit suffocating. I’ve not been with my girlfriend for long and already my mum has decided that she doesn’t approve of her. She says she’s too bossy and is round at our house too much. I don’t think my girlfriend is bossy at all and I’ve noticed my mum can be really cold with her. She purposely comes into my room and leaves the door open when she’s round too. Jack, Stockton on the Forrest Hey Jack, I’m not sure how old you are, which could be quite a strong factor in this, for example if you’re still young maybe your mum is worried about what you are up to behind that closed door. Anyway surely you have enough time together behind a closed door when your mum is not there? There is no need for your mum however to decide she doesn’t like your girlfriend without good cause and she should definitely keep her opinions to herself regardless. On the other hand is she polite to your mum or does she glare at her and make her feel uncomfortable? Take off your rose tinted glasses and look at the issue as if you were an outsider looking in. If you genuinely think she is being unreasonable and you’re happy with your girlfriend then it’s got nothing to do with her at all. A grown up conversation is most definitely required. But make it between you and her only. As difficult as it is be brave. Your mum may be feeling a bit of empty nest syndrome now that there’s another important lady in your life and that is never an easy pill to swallow. So approach the topic gently and make sure she knows it’s tough on you when she doesn’t try to get on with

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your girlfriend. And make sure you have the same chat with your girlfriend. Use this as practice for when you have kids and have to have those difficult conversations with them. Maybe you’ll also appreciate what your mum is saying now.

Career Girl Dear Daphne, I’ve always been focused on having a good career and I hope to go far. At the moment I’m pretty happy with where I am at my work, I’m paid well and love what I do, but it already feels like I’m working at full capacity. I feel like I’m always spinning plates and if this is how many plates I need to spin to be where I am today, how am I going to get any further without it all crashing down? Plate Spinner, Clifton Moor Keep spinning! You’ll find that the more you practise spinning those plates the easier it will get. These metaphorical plates will become easier to bear and as you progress you will get bigger ones and be able to pass some of the little ones down. Don’t stress, I wake up some days and think can I actually write? Am I writing enough? Shall I go and bury my head in the sand? Am I big fat phony who has written a book of lies? (Don’t answer). I will ponder over writing a list of things to do and then decide that the list will freak me out so forget about it, but the fact is I’ve been doing this for years now and it’s all fine. I remember that yes I can write – my boss says I can and so does my mum and actually I think I’m alright deep down too. You can do it – you’re awesome. Daff x

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york life Join us as we journey back in time. No pushing. THIS MONTH: The ASSeMbly rooMS In 1722 author Daniel Defoe, while visiting York on a tour of the whole country, said of the city: â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is abundance of good company here, and abundance of good families. A man converses here with all the world as effectually as at London; the keeping up assemblies among

the younger gentry was first set up here.â&#x20AC;? Basically, what the writer of Robinson Crusoe meant, was that York possessed some posh people who liked to show off. It's true, and we did so in style. The York Assemblies, which began at around the time of Defoe's visit, were set up for the gentry of the city to meet, play games, dance, and basically show themselves off. The meetings were essentially the nightclubs of their day, but you could hear each other speaking and the tables were less sticky. The get-togthers were originally hosted in King's Manor or at wealthy people's homes,

until several of these elites decided they needed a dedicated venue. hUrly bUrliNGToN The site on Blake Street was selected, and the architectural services of Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington, were sought. Burlington designed a huge and grand set of rooms, based around a ballroom styled after an ancient Egyptian hall. Influenced by the 16th century Italian architect Palladio, Burlington set Corinthian columns amidst grand bays, all hidden behind a fairly simple exterior. Work started in 1730, and although it was used for dance during race week of 1732, the Assembly Rooms weren't totally finished until 1735, making it the earliest Neoclassical building in Europe (so the current owners, The York Conservation Trust, believe).

From that point on the rooms were THE place to be seen in York. As well as the monthly assemblies the buildings also hosted seasonal balls, private parties, and grand civic events. However, as beautiful and as imposing as the interior of the building was and still is, it was quite unpopular with one rather archaic group. The chaperones of those attending the balls often made complaints that, because the York Assembly Rooms lacked a balcony, it made it difficult to keep an eye on their charges, especially due to those big columns getting in the

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hAviNG A bAll The following century saw a few changes to the fabric of the building, most significantly the knocking-through into the two side rooms, increasing the size (but not so much the dancing space) of the main ballroom. Also the outside front (or faĂ§ade) was completely redesigned in 1829, and in 1885 the steps up to the entrance were changed to allow the pavement to cut through (ever noticed that you have to walk under the columns as you pass by on Blake Street?). But the biggest change in the building's history is not one of bricks and timber, but of society. Balls and high society parties fell out of fashion in the early 20th century, and the theatre and cinemas in the city brought in other forms of entertainment. The Assembly Rooms, now in dear need of cosmetic attention, were purchased by the York Corporation in 1925, but repairs and restoration didn't begin until 1939. A major

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renovation took place in 1951 with much of the Georgian look and style of the interior being restored. A PizzA-hiSTory As we said, the designer Burlington was influenced by an Italian... and that's exactly what you'll get if you visit the Assembly Rooms today. Although still used for special events, many of them Georgian-themed, the building now plays permanent home to the Italian chain restaurant Ask. If you think that's a shame, and that cheap pizza and pasta is a far cry from the grand and exciting assemblies of the 18th century, you're dead wrong. There aren't many stunning old buildings like this that you can just walk into, sit down, and soak up the views; still using it as it was originally intended for socialising, conversation, dining, and fun. And you could always get up and dance. If you want.

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

U N AvA i l A b l e Born this month 2372 years ago, Alexander III of Macedon (AKA 'The Great') had, by the age of 30, established one of the largest empires of the ancient world. It stretched from Greece all the way to India, and had a significance influence on world culture for centuries to follow. Howard I of Doncaster, by the age of 34, had yet to learn how to drive, still didn't really understand what a mortgage was, and whose only great military victory was pushing passed a Press photographer to shake Brian Blessed's hand first. He has yet to influence world culture. To be fair to myself, I've never actually tried to conquer Persia, least of all because I can't seem to find it on Google Earth. I have no desire to establish an empire any bigger than the series of soggy sand castles I built in the kids' sandpit, so comparing oneself to someone who, without irony, added the word 'Great' to their name - and nobody laughed - is a bit harsh. I have, however, been feeling a bit sorry myself of late for not being a... wait for it... PROPER ADULT.

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PROPER ADULTS are people who, when they turn 18, are updated to the operating system called Human 4.0, which allows them to comprehend complex and mysterious ideas like filing important documents, applying for loans, and attending dentist check-ups, even when they're not in excruciating pain. That is what I once thought happened

to everyone else, and that I must have missed my update. I spent my 20s in a childish haze, assuming that my update to adulthood would come the very moment I had children; as if along with the newborn baby, amniotic fluid, and umbilical cord, a woman's uterus also released Human 4.0 gas into the atmosphere. 'Breath deeply', I told myself while awaiting the day. But when it came I found that I had become a parent, not necessarily a PROPER ADULT. Just like a Channel 4 documentary set in a really rough council estate, it seems that children do in fact have children.

I was reminded of my lack of adultness (adultery? No, that's something else) recently when our car blew up. Fortunately it did so in a very contained way and only three feet from the end of our drive. As I was pushing it back onto the drive, glad it hadn't done this while whizzing along the A1 the day before, I thought 'It'll be fine. It's probably just the battery.' It wasn't, and two days later it was collected for scrap. According to the nice man in the car-fixing-place, the problem was the very thing he had warned me and my wife about two years previously. “You should get that fixed soon,” his deep, sensible, and resolutely PROPER ADULT voice warned back then. “When that goes, it'll take the whole engine with it.” Obviously a PROPER ADULT would've got that sorted then and there, but as you might have guessed from the flow of this article, I ain't one. Poo pants willy boobs! See.

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So now Team Mosley-Chalk are up a certain creek without a certain petrolpowered vehicle, hunting around for a new one. I won't even bother getting into the quagmire that is buying a car, because again that is something that only PROPER ADULTS are able to do without being ripped off and forking out thousands of pounds for what turns out to be something that The Joker would try and trick Batman into driving, knowing that it would explode the moment he sneezed. Oh, and hey... to buy a new car you need your driving license, right? Yeah, we lost my wife's. But that's okay because we'll get her another

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one with her passport! Oh, that's out of date. But that's okay, because we'll just apply for a renewal! Oh wait, she's changed her name since then when she married this manchild. But that's okay because we have a marriage certificate to prove the name change. Yeah, we've lost that. We're drifting further down the creek, aren't we?

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So, at time of writing, we're waiting for an old lady in South Queensferry town hall to send us a duplicate copy of our marriage certificate so we can do passport, driving license, and then car. Meanwhile, even our almost-six year old daughter is looking at us with disappointment. I'm pretty sure the other night in her sleep she shouted 'Grow up, daddy!' Wouldn't blame her. Maybe PROPER ADULTS aren't updated and improved humans; maybe they're just organised. No, it's definitely a mythical update. Poo pants willy boobs! Oh, and Alexander the Great wasn't all that good. He named a city after his horse. Ha, idiot.

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T r e A S u r e H u N T • pA r T F O u r

For the past three months our Treasure Hunt feature has been dedicated to following the mighty Ouse... but lets not forget it’s smaller relative. This month we start the first of a two-part trail along the River Foss (or rather the bits of it we can get to in the city centre!). As ever, wear sturdy shoes, follow the tour in day light (ideally with company), and never attempt it if there is any sign of flooding. The Foss flood? Pah, never!

STeP 3 Emerging onto Picadilly, cross the street (careful – buses!) and turn right. Immediately turn left along Merchantgate, and then left again onto Fossgate. Stop on the gorgeous Foss Bridge to take in the view of the river below. • If you were to take this hunt on a bike, what would be the best colour for it to be around here?

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We start our trail where Harry meets Sally, or rather where the Foss meets the Ouse... by Blue Bridge. Start on the Fishergate side of the bridge (and don’t cross it over toward Skeldergate Bridge!) • Don’t worry, you’re not about to attempt it, but how many miles from here to Easingwold? • Head along the path by the river’s edge, with the Foss Barrtier to your left. Browny Dyke what? • Continue along the river and head up the steps. Name this lock.

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STeP 4 Leaving the river behind, head up Fossgate a bit before turning right onto Straker’s Passage. Follow the little snickleway before alighting by the God-awful BT Telephone Exchange building. Turn right, and head toward the river (there’s a little cut through the red brick wall). As you emerge you’ll immediately see the old Rowntree’s building towering up to your left. Walk along the water’s edge. • Which exchange’s fire assembly point will you pass? • up the steps and across the bridge; what kind of walkway gets slippy when wet?

Right, prepare to go ‘off river’ and ‘on road’. Head up the steps to street level and turn left. When you can, cross the road and walk toward Clifford’s Tower, passing it by on your left. Cross the car park (ahh, beautiful York) and head for the water’s edge by the trees. You’re on a little path between the Foss and the Coppergate Centre. • Across the water can you spot evidence that the romans are still very much occupying York? • Heading to the left, follow the path. Whose rainbow Foundation? • Name the school that used to be on this site (the former pupils and staff were kind enough to donate a tree).

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Continue along the raised walkway before heading down the steps to road level (noticing, but not taking, York’s newest river bridge, heading into the new Hungate developments). • As you follow the curve of the river to the left, why might Santa be a bit intimidated around here? • You might have heard about (or lived through) the trouble Tang Hall Beck caused during the floods, but can you spot where it joins the Foss? • Approaching the second blue bridge on this tour, when was the (currently) closed off walkway constructed? It's about to get a bit messy again we're afraid. At the traffic lights

step 6 cross over to the Layerthorpe side of the road (by the carpet

and bed store) then cross again to get on the footpath that runs toward Sainsbury's. After a few feet the Foss will reappear on your right. Follow the river. • As well as the supermarket there is another store urging you to go somewhere. But you're actually already there. What is it? • As the road bends to the left, what number Lifebuoy Housing can you find? • Nearly there! If you're thirsty, which Brigadier could you ask for a drink?

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LUCKY FOR SOME

It’s our birthday! Yay! This month Your Local Link turns 13 years young, and like a lot of 13 year olds we’re quickly getting bigger and bigger and starting to think about what we’d like to be when we grow up. We’re hoping to be York’s most read publication. Oh, wait a minute. Done.

Anyway, York has changed a lot in the past 13 years. Here's what the city has gained, and also what we've lost...

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SPlASh PAlACe In 2012, after more than 20 years as one of York's go-to places to pee, the toilet block on Parliament Street (AKA Splash Palace) was demolished. Sure, it might have been replaced with better facilities on Silver Street, but who could forget the fragrant aromas and fascinating graffiti? A great loss indeed.

The AbiliTy To look Where We're All GoiNG In 2003 mobile phones were tiny things in our pockets, occasionally chirping out the odd bleep. These days they seem to be in our hands constantly, as we all gaze down at those massive screens, checking social media and not even looking up to cross Gillygate.

WATerWorld Another sort of palace of splash, Water World was finally torn down after only 17 years of fond, and

wet, memories. Right now the site where many people used to call “Weeeeeee”, and also, “Urgh, there's weeeee in the toddler pool,” is a pile of rubble, currently being developed into York's new super stadium and leisure centre. We'll let you now how long that lasted on our 26th birthday.

GAINED... The iNTerNeT Sure, York had the internet in 2003, but it was the kind that you had to 'dial up' and wait several seconds for pictures to pop up. Pictures?!? These days York is not only boasting some super quick net connections, but we're actually one of the fastest cities in the UK for internet speed.

boNUS GArdeNS They may have been open for less than a year, but the new garden area behind the revamped Art Gallery is a big boost to the city's public spaces. This is the first summer you can enjoy them, and although (at time of press) they are somewhat 'unfinished', it's still great to be able to wander around a newly opened up section of York.

deSirAble STATUS Of course, our gracious city has always been desirable (the Vikings came here mostly for the independent shops and cafes - true

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story), but in the past 13 years we've won some interesting accolades. The users of search engine Bing voted York the most desirable place to live in the UK (although why these people aren't just using Google like the rest of us, we don't know), and according to uSwitch in 2015 York ranked 9th in

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//Music corner//

Bad moods don’t last forever... WHO: Ash WHERE: Fibbers WHEN: Tuesday 26th July INFO: I’m a big fan of Ash so I was buzzed to hear they’ll be gracing York with their presence. My fave always has, and always will be, Girl From Mars. Old but undeniabley gold!

I heard the rip shortly after lunch time at college. After a whole three months of wear and tear my favourite black skinny jeans had finally decided to give in as I bent down to pick up a text book. Obviously this was annoying but can we all just take a minute to think about this; a piece of clothing that only lasted for three months. The old saying buy cheap buy twice is ringing around my head as I write this. Amazing, I thought as I shuffled through the main hall of the college with a four inch rip under my left bum cheek – just what I needed today. The rest of the day went by in a hurried blur of rushing to the next classroom with my hand over my bum, and breathing a sigh of relief every time I got to sit down. Eventually college finished and I headed out into the car park, where my wonderful little run around had been given a parking ticket.

I could see the bright yellow git from across the car park so I just stared at it as I got closer hoping that if I stared hard enough it would disappear. Yeah that didn’t work, it just stayed put. I rolled my eyes and wondered what I could’ve possibly done wrong lately for karma to come back and bite me on the bum like this. By the time I got home I had jaw ache from clenching my teeth together so hard. I’d sworn at the top of my voice inside my car on the way home at anyone who dared pull out on me with less than 200 yards space and my hands were kind of clammy. In the grand scheme of things that could go wrong on a Monday – this really wasn’t a bad deck of cards – but I got so het up about it, it felt like I’d had the worse day ever. It’s dead easy to forget that there are other people having a much worse day than you and I’m certainly guilty of this.

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I have a bad Monday I’m going to laugh at all the funny stuff that happens to me and remember that it’s not that bad after all – it’s only a bad day, not a bad life.

I have nearly finished my NCTJ course! Literally I’ve got one exam left and I cannot believe it. It’s been two years since I started the course and Your Local Link has been with me every step of the way. I can do shorthand, I’m trained in media law – I can write an alright story too, apparently. It’s been amazing and I’ve learnt so much interesting stuff. I’m so glad I decided to an apprenticeship and the experience I’ve gained whilst training and working has been unreal. But

from now on this mag has got my full and undivided attention. Our readers can expect to see lot’s more on our social media outlets with the help from the lovely Natalie who will be helping us make sure you guys are kept in the loop. There will be even more York Life stories online and events from Dani too. So watch this space, and follow us to see what I’m having for dinner everyday... nah don’t worry it’s much better than that, I promise!

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

A ruckus indeed

After York City’s relegation I felt like boycotting football until the opening day of next season. Of course no such thing was allowed with the small matter of the Euros taking place. At time of writing we are still in the group stages with Cristiano Ronaldo as magnanimous as ever in not getting his own way, after a 1-1 draw with Iceland saw him spit his proverbial dummy out again. “I thought they’d won the Euros the way they celebrated at the end, it was unbelievable”, which the

Guardian summed up perfectly as a typical response from “a man who thinks the successful conversion of a penalty is ample reason to launch into a full Chippendales routine”. I can understand his embarrassment at drawing with a supermarket side, but surely a real winner is someone gracious in both victory and defeat. It’s good to see ITV have gone all out with their coverage, presenting on top of a car park roof with a cheap Eiffel Tower model, bought from the nearest Car boot sale, as a table.

Of course some of the biggest football stories remain off the pitch, with English, French and Russian hooligans all doing their best to ruin the spectacle for those who actually travel to watch the games. Yet somehow Russia is responsible for hosting the World Cup in two years’ time! Also, Ballon D’or winner Lionel Messi is in the news for accused tax evasion. It made me laugh when he said he didn’t check his wage slips. To be fair, would you at over £400,000 per week? He isn’t exactly going to be checking his student loan and cycle to work scheme outgoings. Whilst the Euros have been going on, York City have been busy in the transfer market. All supporters will be hoping returning hero Richard Brodie will hit the ground running. If he has another season half as good as the one where he notched 37 goals we will all be pleased. I had to do a double take when I saw the headline “York sign Rooney”; Shaun Rooney from Dunfermline didn’t quite have the same outcome I was hoping for.

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The York City Knights Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the new York City Knights Ladies team. The side, which is based on the former York Ladies team, will play their games in the Summer Merit League of this year’s women's competition. To launch the new venture the York City Knights coaching team, led by Head Coach James Ford, delivered a session for the team and the Army Ladies Rugby League team, as they prepared for their Challenge Cup fixture against Selby Warriors WRL.

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Onto boxing now, and I know David Haye has this deal with Dave TV; a channel renowned for showing comedy repeats, but did he really have to have an identical set up in his second comeback fight to his first? Facing the unbeaten Arnold Gjergjaj, nicknamed ‘The Cobra’, but as people have rightly commented since, he was more of an ‘Earthworm’. One of my boxing commentary bugbears is when someone says “oh, he knows his way around the ring”; an obvious comment and something I believed was a minimum requirement in that particular sport, but I don’t think Arnold knew what day it was let alone what he was doing fighting a former world champion. So surely 20,000 fans in the O2, and over three million watching at home, won’t be deceived again? Well we will find out soon enough when Haye takes on Shannon Briggs in September. Briggs is deemed a massive step up, despite the fact he is 44 years old!

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You don’t need us to tell you that buying a car can be a risky business. If you don’t know your stuff, how do you know you’re not being ripped off by some shifty salesman? Simple; get yourself to Copycars in Copmanthorpe, as not only can you take their word for how honest they are, you can take the government’s too. Copycars are the first garage in York to be awarded the new Trading Standards Approved Garage award, which is given only to car sales companies who demonstrate a fair, open, and honest approach to car sales, while also boosting the confidence of their customers, and improving the reputation of the industry as a whole. Big congratulations are due to Copycars, based on Main Street, so why not pop along and see the team yourself? Visit www.copycars.co.uk

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N o T A PATC h o N yo U If you’re looking to start growing your own fruit and veg, we salute you! Start as you mean to go on with this bunch of brilliant ideas. Give your plants the platform they deserve. Raised veg patches can be an aesthetic bonus to your outdoor space if you play your cards right. We also like to minimalize any risk of backache. Littlewoods offer a ready-made setting for your plants: FOREST Tiered Raised Bed costs £139.99 from www.littlewoods.com but If you’re feeling super handy, reclaimed pallets would fit the bill perfectly. When was the last time a stone came in handy? Nope, your ex-girlfriend’s window doesn’t count. However, out in the garden, stones can come into play – use them to label exactly where you are growing what, or disguise them as strawberries. When birds go to peck the faux fruit they will decide it’s no good to them and cease to return. Good right?

July may seem a little late to the party, but believe it or not there’s a host of wonderful vegetables you can plant now. Quick maturing herbs such as basil and coriander are fine. Lettuce and spring onions can also go out. There are some winter vegetables you can start sowing

too, cauliflower, kale, and leeks will be good to go. Most good garden centres will stock vegetable seeds.  Check out Deans Garden Centre York (www.deansgardencentre.co.uk) or Browns Nurseries (brownsnurseries-york.co.uk) for a start.

As well as making sure you’re caring for your fruit and veg properly, you also need to make sure to keep them safe from animals and insects alike. The threat of butterfly eggs is real and birds will peck your food to smithereens too. Build your own crop cages and choose which kind of netting you will need: DIY Crop Cages (4) for £13.99 from www.suttons. co.uk

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Originating from the woodlands of East Asia and North and South America, Hydrangeas are a popular garden shrub generally grown for their showy flower heads and attractive autumn colour. The most popular types of Hydrangea are the ‘mophead’ (Hortensis) and ‘lace-cap’ shrub varieties (Hydrangea macrophylla). Other species are also grown such as H. aspera with velvety violet, white and pinks, H. paniculata with its oversized conical flowers, and H. arboreus ‘Annabelle’ with the biggest ‘pom-poms’ of all. Hydrangea macrophylla generally come in hues of blue, pink, red, purple or white flowers, and the flowers often change colour as they mature.

Centres. White flowered varieties regardless of the soils pH remain the same colour. If you are unsure of your soils pH there are a number of soil testing kits available to purchase. Mophead or Hortensia varieties have large, spherical flower heads whereas lace-cap varieties have smaller, flat flower heads and both types can be dried for use in flower arrangements.

Soil Their colour is also affected by the pH levels of the soil, and consequently the availability of aluminium salts. Varieties with blue or pink flowers when planted in soils with a low pH (acid soils) will continue to produce blue flowers and those with a high pH (alkaline soils) will produce pink flowers. Blue varieties can be kept blue by using a colouring compound which are available from most Garden

hoW To CAre for hydrANGeA S Hydrangeas are best planted in moist, well-drained soils in a semi-shaded spot in the garden and with some

shelter from cold, drying winds. Prior to planting it is also best to add plenty of organic matter such as farmyard manure, garden compost or composted bark, or if it is a blue Hydrangea, plenty of ericaceous compost mixed evenly with the soil. There are many popular cultivars available. Some good performers are Hydrangea ‘Preziosa’ or pink Hortensia, with attractive changing flower colours, and H. serrata ‘Bluebird’ has delicate blue lace-cap flowers with a white centre. Also look out for the ‘New Generation Kanamara’ Hydrangeas which are robust and long-flowering.

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Could you please advise me on which variety of perennials are good for giving warm colours to my garden?

A. Fiery-coloured flowers

may not appeal to gardeners with delicate tastes, but for many others they inject life and passion into the garden, reflecting the intensity and warmth of the sun. A single fiery-flowered perennial can brighten an otherwise bland boarder, while combining a few of them in mixed planting will create a riot of colour. I hope these perennials help you in your choice: • CroCoSMiA ‘lUCifer’ – a classic perennial, with bold clumps of sword-shaped, pleated leaves, and arching spikes of trumpet-shaped, bright red flowers in summer. Good for cutting. • GeUM ‘lAdy STrAThedeN’ (yelloW), ‘Mrs J Bradshaw’ (red), or ‘Borissi’ (orange) – these have slender, branching stems carrying flowers from spring to mid-summer. • heleNiUM ‘MoerheiM beAUTy’ – these flower in late summer and autumn on stout clumps of erect leafy stems. The flowers are bright orange with brown hearts.

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flower when grown from small plants. Most are grafted so they produce flowers earlier, as plants grown from seed sometimes never flower. The old wood that you have left should start to produce new growth after a couple of weeks. Pick two or three new shoots and train them back onto the wall. You should use vine eye plugs and wire as trellis will be pulled down as the wisteria stems continue to thicken throughout the plant's life. As the stems grow let side-shoots form as this will produce the flowers early the year after. Feed with a high potash plant food which will help produce growth and flowers. Hope this helps!

• kNiPhofiA ‘royAl STANdArd’ – a robust perennial growing to one metre in height with narrow, dark foliage and stout stems bearing bicoloured spikes or bright yellow, tubular flowers opening from scarlet buds. • lyChNiS ‘MolTeN lAvA’ – an interesting, easy to grow perennial that forms a low bushy clump of bronze leaves, topped with large scarlet-orange flowers for several weeks. • rUdbeCkiA ‘GoldSTUrM’ – one of the best perennials with a long flowering season, it has erect stems bearing narrowly ovate, rough, dark green leaves and flowers from summer to late into autumn. The flowers are deep yellow with a dark brown centre, often called Black Eyed Susan! Enjoy your planting!

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TONY CHALCRAFT GIVES US THE LOWDOWN ON OUR GARDENS. FOUR TASKS FOR TASTY TOMATOES If you grow tomatoes in a greenhouse July is when the first fruits should start to ripen. Well looked-after, tomatoes should crop through until the autumn so it’s important not to let up on the four key tasks that should ensure success: watering, ventilation, feeding, and side shooting. WATER WAY TO GROW A PLANT When grown in a growbag, pot, or container tomatoes will need regular watering, probably daily, unless the weather is cool. Make sure the plants don’t become saturated though. It’s very easy to upset a tomato by over-watering and too much water VISIT TONY'S GARDEN! for edible open Gardens day Tony will be opening his garden for charity as part of the National Garden Scheme. if you love his wise words and would like to see where he does all that marvellous growing, visit The Nursery, 15 knapton lane, Acomb, yo26 5PX, 1-5pm on 17th july, and 2-7pm on 20th july. Admission is £3 and there will also be refreshments!

can cause insipid, poor-flavoured fruit. I like to tilt my pots slightly before watering: if a pot feels heavy, even if the surface is dry, watering isn’t necessary.

PUTTING ON AIRS Ventilation is important. A greenhouse can easily become too hot and ‘cook’ the plants. I don’t use shading but keep all the vents open, even at night, as this helps to prevent condensation which can set off fungal moulds. I also have the doors fully open unless it’s very cool as this provides airflow and aids pollination.

BE A FEEDER Tomatoes growing in growbags or containers will soon exhaust the nutrients available. Using a liquid feed, applied when watering, is the easiest option to keep plants growing. A range of commercial tomato feeds are available. I use an organic based seaweed liquid feed, starting with one that has a high balance of nitrogen

to encourage the plants to grow, switching to one with more potash later in the season to encourage fruiting. The traditional advice is to start feeding as soon as the first truss (cluster) of tomatoes has formed, but I usually start feeding about four weeks after the plants were planted and continue twice weekly until early September.

A BIT ON THE SIDE Novice tomato growers are often nervous or neglectful about side shooting, but it’s important not to shy away from this if you want to avoid a thicket of growth and get good sized, well-ripened fruits. Most tomato varieties are ‘indeterminate’; that is they will continue to grow upwards on one stem as a ‘cordon’ if side shoots are removed. Side shoots are those that grow at the angle where leaves join the main stem. Just nip these out as they appear, but be especially careful with those near the top of the plant, making sure not to confuse the main growing point with a side shoot.

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LOOKING BACK, MOVING FORWARDS Incredibly, Poppleton Community Railway Nursery is celebrating 75 glorious years this year. If you have any photos, newspaper clippings, local stories, or memories of the railway nursery, get in touch – they would love to hear from you to add to their Heritage Open Day on 10th September. Email pcrn.info@yahoo.co.uk or call 797623. be far tastier than those you can buy. Sometimes, gardeners are disappointed with the flavour of their fruit. There are usually several reasons for this. As mentioned, overwatering is a common cause, but growing in a shady position without sun to bring out the full flavour won’t help. Picking time is also important. Tomatoes gathered in the evening after a sunny day, especially if eaten straight from the plant, will taste far better than those harvested early in the morning. And don’t pick too soon! Make sure the fruit is fully ripe to get the richest flavour.

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The holiday season is finally here and everyone is thinking of setting off on their annual trip to recharge and relax. If that includes you, then spare a thought for your pond and its residents before you go. Most important is: “who will feed my fish?” Asking a neighbour is what many people will do, and this can work well if next door have a pond and they know what to do. Often times though well-meaning neighbours will overfeed the fish, and a sudden increase of food can lead to fish illness or even deaths. GeT PoTTy My advice is to find a measure that holds a day’s worth of food, like a yoghurt pot or cut down plastic milk bottle, and put that with the food storage. Tell your volunteer to only give one pot-full each day and no more - that way you’ll come back to happy fish AND stay friends with next door! If all that sounds like too much trouble, or if you want your prize Koi to be fed three meals a day, you should consider investing in an automatic feeder. Starting at around £30, these sit next to the pond (or hang over it) and have

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policy. For carers aged between eight and 18 it can be tricky to find time to be a kid when you’re caring for a loved one, but Lead Officer, Liz Roberts, stresses that although not an easy job, it is a rewarding one. “A really important part of our service is seeing how positive a caring role can be. Young people often say that, although they would prefer their mum, dad or whoever to not be ill, it actually makes theie relationship really good. They learn lots of things, they learn that they’ve got a caring nature, and they learn lots of skills on the way. “I guess a young carer is a label, and sometimes labels are negative, but what we really want to do is for that to be a positive,” she adds.

The charity offers a range of services for young ones, from the weekly youth club and one off activities, to day trips out to places such as Flamingo Land or Rowntree’s Park. “We support unpaid carers of all ages; this is just for the young carers who are aged between eight and 18. It’s a break for them, and it’s an opportunity to meet other people who are also carers, which they perhaps don’t get elsewhere. Some of the young people tell us that the only time they leave the house during the school holidays is to go on the trips with us; everybody needs something to look forward to, and it’s really important for them to have their time to be a child,” Liz explains. Of course with any charity, for the

service to continue, and so help support as many young carers as possible, it relies heavily on donations and volunteers. The charity is always on the lookout for volunteers to help with arranging activities, chaperoning trips out, and transporting the young carers. As volunteers get a free DBS check, it’s hoped that they will be able to commit to helping out for around six months. For students going into social care, teaching, child care, or events management, it’s a great place to gain experience whilst providing a meaningful service to those who need it. Volunteers need to be over 18, have a keen interest in working with children, and ideally (although not

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Money donated can go pretty far into making a young person’s day as you can see below: £50 – would pay for 10 young carers to have a day trip out at the Piglets in York. £100 – would pay for pay for 12 young carers to go the annual

‘Cultureshock Festival’. £250 – would pay for 10 young carers to visit ‘The Deep’ museum. £500 – would pay for a group of 10 young carers to go see the X Factor live concert. I completely agree with Liz about the importance of this service: “I think it’s just really important to have something that’s just for them. I think a lot of times if there’s an illness in the family, the focus isn’t on them, and as a person – a young person - it’s important to have positive attention. That’s what’s nice about our service; we don’t ask anything of any families, we ask them what they want and we try and help them.”  Visit www.youngcarerscentre.co.uk

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VICTORY FOR YORK NURSERIES! York Mumbler has reported that the campaign for fairer funding rates at York nurseries has been won. After negotiations with the Department for Education and York City Council, York childcare providers have secured better funding for working parents in the government’s Early Implementers’ Pilot from September. Providers are now being offered £4/ hour for all hours used by families eligible for the new 30 hours of funding for working parents.

Originally, the government offered a split rate for the 30 hour deal. Vanessa Warn, owner of Little Green Rascals and Deputy Chair of the NDNA York Netowork, said: “I am delighted that the DFE heard our Network members and have offered a rate that is better for nurseries and parents. At the end of the day we want to be a part of the 30 hour pilot to ensure its success and to learn each step of the way with valuable lessons before it is rolled out in 2017. There is more work to be done but this a positive start.”

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WHEELY GOOD STUFF Ah... bed. If you find it extremely easy to flop down onto yours each night (and then spring up the following morning) you might want to spare a thought for those who can't do so easily. Getting in and out of bed can be tricky for some, so it's great to see that Rodgers of York are on hand, offering a huge section of adjustable automated beds. Rodger's collection includes beds that can alter the position of your head, legs and hips, all operated by a wireless remote control. Some models even boast an under-bed floor light, allowing you to rise and pad across the bedroom floor without stumbling into the bedside table and disturbing your sleeping buddy. They stock the leading names in adjustable, modern and oh-so comfortable beds from the likes of Tempur and Mammoth, and their showroom is fully kitted out to show you the benefits.  To find out more call 610570 and visit www.rodgersofyork.co.uk

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Polly. At only seven months old, Polly is a typical young bouncy dog who just wants to have fun and enjoy life to the max. Unfortunately Polly’s zest for life can get her into trouble sometimes; she has recently sprained her leg so at the moment is on rest for this. Can you help? doMiNo. Domino went to the centre after his needs were not being met. This handsome rabbit can be a little territorial of his home, so he will need plenty of space to run around. He may even be better suited to a shed and run rather than a hutch.

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OPEN GARDENS Looking for inspiration? Visit these stunning gardens thanks to the National Garden Scheme. Find out more at www.ngs.org.uk The forGe 3rd jUly, 1-5.30PM. rAveNSWorTh, riChMoNd, dl11 7eU. The Blacksmith’s Secret Garden - the garden is hidden from view behind The Forge House, a cottage and the working Blacksmith’s Forge. It has small wildlife ponds with two natural stone features and a meadow. There are a number of unusual plants such as Dactylorhiza Fuchsia. The garden has been featured in The Northern Echo, Teesdale Mercury, and Amateur Gardener.  Call 01325 718242 54 hollyM roAd 24Th jUly, 12NooN6PM. WiTherNSeA, hU19 2Pj. A beautifully presented garden with a little bit of everything for the plant lover. Tapestries of foliage plants thrive in the shade of trees, complimenting creative combinations of herbaceous plants, bulbs and shrubs. A meadow area of grasses and perennials gives contrast to a manicured lawn and finely clipped topiary hedge.

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Ever there for when your furniture needs are great, but your bank balance is low, the York Community Furniture Warehouse have been recognised for all their hard work with an award. Named the 'Reuse Organisation of the Year' in the recent Furniture Reuse Network's annual awards, the York Community Furniture Warehouse (which has branches in York, Selby and Scarborough) were praised for their valiant efforts following the December flooding of last year. “When news of the floods began to break, we knew that we’d be in the perfect position to offer assistance to households affected, but we had no idea of the scale of what would be needed” said Ruth Batty, manager of the store. “We co-ordinated the huge influx of furniture donations, and ensured that we could get help out into the community as quickly as possible.” Well done to all, and to peruse the store yourself (or donate some items!), visit www.communityfurniturestore.co.uk or call 426444.

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We return to the hair department this month to keep our manes in tip top condition. We haven’t been disappointed: the luscious locks in the office are quite spectacular.

Ellen in sales says she is now a die-hard fan of the oil. She reported hair that felt soft, looked glossy and behaved itself when being styled. Krystal had a go on the intensive repair mask and was really impressed: “I loved the intensive repair mask; it smelt gorgeous and my hair was so much easier to brush after using it. Once I’d styled my hair it stayed glossy; there wasn’t a single dry end in sight!” iNTeNSive rePAir MASk: £27.50 | ProTeCTive oil: £23.50 | froM GoldWell SAloNS NATioNWide.

Coincidentally we had events extraordinaire Dani in the office, who had a touch of brass going on in her aspiring blonde mane. We sent her packing to try out the blonde restoring treatment and she came back to us: “Couldn’t have come at a better time; it took two washes using the treatment to make my hair come back to the ash colour I was after, but it definitely worked and I had that salon smell too.” £12.99 | AvAilAble froM booTS.

Studio Manager Zoe tried out the 7th Heaven mask: “This hair mask smelt like a tropical haven, and lasted until the next wash. As well as making my hair feel soft and light weight, I also can’t get over what a decent price the hair masks are.” 90P | AvAilAble froM ASdA, Wilko ANd ClAire’S ACCeSSorieS.

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NUTRITIONAL If you feel like the summer weather isn’t the only thing making you hot and bothered, stressed, and anxious, perhaps it’s time to talk to a friend of ours. Angie Doig-Thorne is a trained and experienced hypnotherapist and weight-loss expert who can help you get rid of all that unwanted stress and anxiety, to rediscover the happier, healthier you. Her Freedom Weight Loss programme has also been causing quite the stir of late, helping dozens of people to shift that unwanted bulk in a safe and fun way. Recommended by GPs, Angie’s programme is all about creating positive habits and lifestyle changes… not starving your body with an unhealthy diet.  To make positive changes to your mind and body this summer, call angie today on 489142, or visit www.yorkhypnotherapist.com

give golf a go Golf; it’s all about putting a small ball into a small hole that is far away, right? Well, yes… but it can also be a great load of fun when you throw some crazy golf, footgolf, and whack-happy driving range action into the mix. For an excellent kids’ party, get to York Golf Range, because as well as enjoying a party tea, the budding Tiger Woods can knock some balls around to their heart’s content, either on the range, or on the special footgolf course as well. So to score a hole-in-one with your child’s affection, book their party at York Golf Range today.  Call 499275.

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We can often receive conflicting advice about healthy eating. One minute butter is bad, the next it’s good; then we're told to drink lots of fruit juice for the vitamin C, then not to as it's full of sugar – how can you possibly know what is best to give your family? The Nutrition Clinic at the Northern College of Acupuncture on Micklegate can help. They offer up-to-the-minute nutrition and health advice for both adults and children, being staffed by students undertaking their MSc in Nutrition Science and Practice, while supervised by qualified experienced nutrition practitioners.

CONSULT THE EXPERTS During a consultation the student practitioner will spend time asking about your health history and current health concerns before putting together a personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan, tailored to meet your specific requirements. This is followed up with further meetings to monitor your progress, provide recipes and health information handouts, and discuss further recommendations as needed. With the school summer holidays on their way, this is a perfect time to think about nutrition support for your child or teenager’s health. Many common childhood health issues such as eczema, food sensitivities, fussy eating habits, weight gain and frequent coughs and colds can benefit from dietary advice and support. All the nutrition suggestions are designed to be practical and achievable – family life is busy enough without adding in complicated meal plans!  To find out more and to book an appointment call 343305.

FINDING SUPPORT

The next meeting of the York Haematology Support Group, for patients, carers, families, and friends dealing with blood cancers, will take place on 7th July, 7pm, at Huntington Working Men's Club. The guest speakers will be Esther Wroughton and Nickey Bate from Leukaemia CARE. Feel free just to turn up! Email Carol.Miller2@ntlworld.com

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NUN So iNTereSTiNG…

…as the exhibition at the Bar Convent

Discover three hundred years of history and the remarkable people who have shaped it. At the exhibition housed within the convent on Blossom Street visitors can meet the radical Yorkshire nun and pioneer Mary Ward, whose devotion to her cause took her on foot across the Alps - twice. Learn about secrets and spies, angry mobs, and Luftwaffe bombs. Hide yourself away inside a priest hole - then find out how to hide an entire chapel. Having recently welcomed their 3000th visitor to the new exhibition, this is the perfect time to go.  Visit www.bar-convent.org.uk

fUN for All…

…at the Folk Hall

To celebrate their 60th anniversary the MS Society of York is throwing a mega fun family bonanza… and you’re invited. Taking place at New Earswick Folk Hall, 30th July, 3-7pm, the fun day will be packed full of bouncy castle action, garden games, face painting, a treasure hunt, tombola, a disco, a dragon lair slide (sounds interesting!) and many more crazy attractions and activities. There will also be tasty refreshments available, and all proceeds raised will go towards the great work the charity does in York and beyond.  Call 578577.

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Have fun, help Vikings Join the JORVIK Group as they bring 2000 years of fun to the Yorkshire Museum of Farming this summer, 30th July, 6-9pm. As part of a fundraising appeal, this free event will help to re-imagine the JORVIK Viking Centre for the 21st Century, following the devastating floods that so badly affected the attraction. Featuring battle re-enactments, archery, and living history, as well as all your favourite summer fayre games… but with a historical twist. This promises to be a lively, fun, and at times noisy look at history, all set within the fantastic location of Yorkshire Museum of Farming.  Visit www.thejorvikgroup.com The Vikings move in with the neighbours! During the reconstruction of the centre, the JOrViK group will be setting up a temporary display next door in St Mary’s, working in collaboration with York Museums Trust. Discover more at www.yorkstmarys.org.uk

SToP hoG-iNG All The fUN… …at Piglets adventure Farm Park this summer

With exciting magic shows, incredible circus acrobatics, amazing falconry, and exotic animal displays, summer at Piglets Adventure Farm is full of unmissable family fun, 23rd July-4th September. Watch hilarious Pig Racing in the Pork-shire Hurdle, soak friends in water bomb wars, complete the maize maze challenge and at the end of the day, boogie on down with brand new summer foam parties. Also, The Magic Hatter will be conjuring up colourful comedy magic, amazing tricks and summertime silliness! Wow, just calm down, will ya?  Visit www.pigletsfarmpark.co.uk

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…Dunnington fayre that! A truly magical event for the local community, the hugely popular fayre has returned, 23rd July! People and groups come together to organise a fun filled time for all of the family. There is so much to see and do, including rides, games, stalls, crafts, local produce, competitions and displays - all at one fun-packed event! The fun doesn’t stop on the 23rd either, as the next day will see Dunnington Live return; a mini festival manned by some of the best up-and-coming musical acts from the around the region. Visit www.dunningtonfayre.org.uk

ShoW Me WhAT yoU GoT Prepare for a show and a half, at Show in the Park! The two-day family festival, 30th-31st July, features live music, galloping horses, stunt shows, BMX displays and many more events and activities. Punch & Judy shows, circus workshops, and a petting zoo will appeal to younger members of the family, while performances from Take That, Ed Sheeran, and One Direction tribute bands - alongside an appearance from ‘Britain's Got Talent’ finalist Steve Hewlett – will delight the grownups. Also, the monster truck ‘Red Dragon’ will also be performing throughout each day – he must have cleared his busy schedule. So, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, get ready for the Show to begin!

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The ChiCAGo blUeS broTherS (9Th jUly) Complete with Pork Pie Hats & Sunglasses, the legendary Chicago Blues Brothers are back on their brand new Jailbreak Tour! Featuring over two hours of the best Blues, Motown, Soul and comedy from both of the Blues Brothers movies. keN dodd - hAPPiNeSS ShoW 2016 (10Th jUly) The legendary funny man is back with another show – filled with comedy, songs, and variety entertainment.

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SeveN brideS for SeveN broTherS (28Th jUNe-9Th jUly) York Light is proud to bring to the stage of the refurbished York Theatre Royal an all-time favourite movie and stage musical. A sparkling, exciting summer production of a true classic, with toe-tapping songs you will be singing all the way home. Set in Oregon in the 1850s, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers tells the story of Adam Pontipee and his new bride Milly’s search for wives for Adam’s six unkempt, burly brothers. SherloCk holMeS: The hoUNd of The bASkervilleS (29Th jUly-27Th AUGUST) On his foggy Dartmoor estate, Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead with a look of bewilderment on his face and suspicious paw prints next to his body. Has the demon hound struck again? Can our legendary

detective and his trusty sidekick solve the mystery of the Baskerville curse before anyone else comes to a grisly end? A cast of lightning-fast actors will turn horror into howling comedy full of quick fire wit, tongue-in-cheek humour and physical slapstick in this barking mad theatrical extravaganza.

to be performing its original musical adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion, which has toured multiple UK and US cities over the last three years.

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The NATioNAl joke (8Th jUNe-20Th AUGUST) Home truths emerge and a reputation could tumble as Rupert St John-Green MP and three generations of women gather in the family garden to watch a total solar eclipse.

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york MiNSTer MySTery PlAyS (26Th MAy-30Th jUNe) The York Mystery Plays dramatise the greatest story ever told – from the creation of heaven and earth to the last judgement. It’s a story of good versus evil, of life and death and of love, betrayal, loss and hope. Game of Thrones and Coronation Street star Philip McGinley will play the lead role of Jesus, supported by a vast community cast and an army of backstage volunteers to create a unique spectacle, which will celebrate the city’s cultural heritage. The production aims to provoke tears and laughter and be an intensely moving experience, but above all it’s a rare opportunity to see the city’s most famous stories brought to life in its most iconic building. The Minster’s production will be directed by Phillip Breen (Royal Shakespeare Company) and the script has been written by Mike Poulton.

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jUST So STorieS (2Nd jUly-27Th AUGUST) A long time ago Rudyard Kipling wrote the Just So Stories for his own children, about where he imagined animals’ trunks and humps and throats and things came from. Now, more than a hundred years later, the SJT tells you its own version of these famous tales. Well, that’s what should be happening, anyway.

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Visit www.jrtheatre.co.uk The iNCideNT(3rd jUly) Shanghai & Hong Kong New Music Theatre Group present a dynamic yet touching and hilarious story of two gangs of rival kids living, laughing and fighting in a 1940s British bombsite. jANe AUSTeN’S PerSUASioN (22Nd jUly) Chamber Opera Chicago, a professional not-for-profit opera company devoted to making great opera affordable, is excited

STATUS QUo (9Th jUly) Following the critical and commercial success of their Aquostic (Stripped Bare) album and tour, the rock legends are going back to what they know best in 2016 – classic, loud rock ‘n’ roll! jAMeS bAy (12Th jUly) James burst onto the music scene in late 2014 with the smash hit anthem Hold Back The River. His debut

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album, Chaos and The Calm, entered the UK charts at No.1 in March 2015 and was in the top 20 for a staggering 40 weeks, selling more than two million copies around the world. WeT WeT WeT (30Th jUly) With an incredible back catalogue that includes four chart-topping albums and 13 Top Ten UK singles – including three number ones – the Glasgow lads are one of the most successful bands in British pop history.

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www.nunnington-rich.eventbrite. co.uk riChArd iii (16Th jUly) Since 2013, the HandleBards theatre, charmingly chaotic, environmentally friendly cycle-powered, have clocked-up over 5000 miles cycling from venue to venue to perform Shakespeare. Described as ‘uproariously funny’, get ready to be amazed at every turn as they use their bikes to power various surprises and contraptions on-stage.

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oediPUS (22Nd-23rd jUly) York People First’s Once Seen Theatre Company present their take on the classic Sophocles play.

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To book: 07876 541923 The TeMPeST (25Th-29Th jUly) If you live in Tang Hall and are aged nine to 16 years old, you could take one of a limited number of places on this very special Shakespeare workshop. Call for details.

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ONGOING EVENTS UNTIL 2017 JORVIK EXHIBITIONS, across York. While the Viking Centre is transformed following the flooding of 2015, three new exhibitions will be installed in important sites across York. Jorvik: Life and Death will be hosted in The Kerrigan Room of York Theatre Royal, Jorvik: Home and Abroad will live in York St Mary’s, Coppergate, while Jorvik: Treasures and Belief can be viewed in The Undercroft of York Minster. Find out more at www.jorvik-viking-centre. co.uk REOPENING, Merchant Adventurer’s Hall. Following the recent devastating flooding, the hall has been renovated and reopened. To celebrate they are offering halfprice admission for York residents. Call 654818.

UNTIL 31st OCTOBER RESTORATION & DEMOLITION, Treasurer’s House. This new exhibition looks at York’s relationship with some of the city’s oldest buildings. As the son of a wealthy industrialist, Frank Green indulged his passion for history by saving some of York’s finest buildings, including the house in which he lived... the Treasurer’s House. However, the new display will also uncover the stories of how he also demolished what he didn’t like, and what the city has lost as a result. Call 624247. UNTIL 30th OCTOBER FOLLY! Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal. See the temples and follies transformed by enchanting installations from internationally renowned artist Mat Collishaw. For his first solo show in Yorkshire, Collishaw has created installations which draw upon the history of the dramatic 18th century landscape of Studley Royal Water garden, echoing

stories of revelry and reflection from the garden’s past. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/folly UNTIL OCTOBER Yorkshire Lavender, Terrington, 10am-5pm. Take a trip out to Yorkshire's premier multi award-winning lavender farm, lavender gardens and specialist plant nursery, set in a spectacular hillside farm within the Howardian Hills. Boasting hundreds of different lavender and herbs for sale, EJ's Tea Room to enjoy delicious food, a Gift Shop with lavender oil, dried lavender and natural lavender and herb products, and the awardwinning lavender gardens, deer park and sculpture park, both your nose and your eyes (and also your sense of fun) will have a great time! Call 01653 648008.

is open once again for the season. Tour the house, wander through the grounds, and visit the many events taking place this year. Visit www. newbyhall.com or call 01423 322583 UNTIL 20th AUGUST TALES OF THE REAL & THE IMAGINED, Lotte Inch Gallery, Bootham. A new exhibition uniting nature, fiction, fantasy and folklore by internationally renowned Paula Rego DBE, with Cuban artist Mario Gonzalez and prints from Celia Washington and Jean Duncan alongside ceramics by Loretta Braganza. Call 848660.

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1st JULY & 12th AUGUST FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, Mercure Fairfield Manor, 6.3010.30pm. Live and free music from a variety of acts. Call 521505. 1st-3rd Jazz & Blues Festival, Burton Agnes Hall. Festival favourites Octopus kick off the festival in style on Friday evening with their classic big band swing, before Bugalu Foundation brings a fusion of jazz, funk and soul with the beats of ’El Barrio’ and the Hispanic traditions of Latin America. Call 01262 490324. 1st-3rd STAXTONBURY FAMILY MUSIC FESTIVAL, Manor Farm, Staxton, Scarborough. If you like sunshine, fresh air, and beautiful countryside, along with having a laugh, making new friends, and all kinds of music and activities, this is the festival for you. Visit www.staxtonbury.com 2nd-3rd & 16th-17th OPEN WEEKENDS, Holgate Windmill, 11am-4pm. Visit the restored windmill and learn about the different kinds of wood used in its construction. Visit www. holgatewindmill.org

2nd JULY-2nd OCTOBER TERRACE TREASURE, Revaulx Terrace. Explore a unique sculpture trail, with works produced by local artists. Call 01439 748283.

2nd-3rd Swinging Sixties, North York Moors Railway. A fantastic weekend is in store for all lovers of Sixties music, fashion, and history as the staff of the stations and the crews of the engines encourage you all to dress for the decade. Following the success of last years 60s event, the ever popular New Amen corner will be playing both days this year. Visit www.nymr. co.uk

2nd-3rd STEAM RALLY, Duncombe Park. See the veteran WWI lorry restoration exhibition, traction engines, working displays, vintage tractors, commercial and military vehicles, a craft fair and a fun fairground – all with trade stands, a licensed bar and refreshments. Visit www.gytec.weebly.com

2nd LATE MUSIC, Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, 7.30pm. Orichalcum Brass Quintet performs. Visit www. latemusic.org 2nd YORKSHIRE FAMILY HISTORY FAIR, York Racecourse, 10am4.30pm. With exhibitors from all over the UK and Ireland, this is probably the largest event of its kind in England. Many family history societies and companies attend each year, with lots of local history from the York area too. You don't have to have Yorkshire Ancestors to come to this fair - they can be from anywhere at all! Everyone is

very welcome and there are lots to see. With over 70 exhibitors on two floors, the 21st annual show will be as popular as ever. Visit www. yorkshirefamilyhistoryfair.com

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2nd SUMMER FAIR, New Earswick Primary School, 12noon-4pm. A fun day out for all, with a play farm, bouncy castle, and stalls galore; all to raise funds for the school and a much needed outdoor play area. Email fones2015@gmail.com 2nd OPEN DAY, Heslington Church, Field Lane, 11am-3pm. As part of the Church Explorers programme, find out about the church, see an exhibition, performances, and enjoy light refreshments. Call 206958. 2nd National Meadows Day, St Nick’s Environment Centre, 1-4pm. Celebrate all things meadow and learn about wildflowers and the importance of the insects which they attract. Activities for the whole family will include minibeast hunting, storytelling, craft activities, making bee hotels and more. Visit www.stnicks. org.uk or call 411821.

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3rd MALTON SHOW, Scampton Park, Malton. Now entering its 130th year, the show features many agricultural attractions, farm exhibits, and class entries that form the backbone of the show, as well as lots of crazy family-friendly fun. Visit www. maltonshow.com 3rd & 10th YORK RIVER ART MARKET, Dame Judy Dench Walk (Museum Garden Railings), 10-5pm. See gorgeous works of art by talented local artists. 4th OPEN DAY, York St John University. Find out about the courses offered by the city-centre uni, as well as viewing the facilities and digs. Visit www. yorksj.ac.uk/opendays 4th Lord Mayor's Curry Club, The Mumbai Lounge, Fossgate, 6.30-9.30pm. Enjoy an evening of great food, networking, and good spirit with the first Green Lord Mayor, Councillor Dave Taylor, to help raise funds for his chosen charities: St Nicks, York Racial Equality Network, York LGBT Forum and York Civic Trust. To book, call 411821. FROM 7th JULY Ambulance Trains, National Railway Museum. Step into a

forgotten First World War story The new exhibition tells the forgotten story of the ambulance trains used to evacuate sick and injured troops on an unprecedented scale during the First World War. Step on board a railway carriage to discover the experiences of the passengers, and the medical staff who cared for them under extraordinary circumstances. Visit www.nrm.org.uk 7th Support Group, Huntington Working Mens Club, 7pm. The York Haematology Support Group will meet with guest speakers Esther Wroughton and Nickey Bate from Leukaemia CARE. Email Carol. Miller2@ntlworld.com 8th Melbourne Day Walk, meet near The Melbourne Arms in the Main Street, 9.30am. Join the River Foss Society for a five mile walk. Call 764702 or email bob.jowett1@ btopenworld.com 8th-16th YORK EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL, across York. This year’s festival marks the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, with music from the Elizabethan and Jacobean theatres and pieces inspired by the Shakespearean themes of magic,

mystery and the supernatural. Guest artists from around the globe include The Sixteen – one of the world’s greatest choir and period-instrument orchestra ensembles. Visit www. ncem.co.uk/yemf or call 658338.

9th THIRSK PICNIC IN THE PARK, Thirsk. A great day out, filled with family fun and musical tribute acts. Visit www.thirskpicnicinthepark.co.uk

10th & 28th WORK PARTIES, Rawcliffe Meadows. Help the volunteers to tidy and care for the nature reserve. Visit www.rawcliffemeadows.wordpress. com

9th-10th Classic Cars & Vehicles Weekend, North York Moors Railway. Enjoy a lazy weekend recalling motoring memories from the past at our Classic Vehicles Weekend in the heart of the North York Moors National Park. Levisham, Goathland and Grosmont stations will be showcasing a spectacular display of classic cars, vehicles and motorbikes throughout the weekend. Visit www. nymr.co.uk

13th & 20th BAT NIGHT, York Cemetery, 9pm. Meet in the chapel for a presentation then enjoy the guided walk observing and listening to bats, with Claire Storey. Bring a torch! Call 610578. 13th Crayke Evening Walk, meet at the Durham Ox pub, 6pm. Join the River Foss Society for a walk of about five miles, followed by optional meal. Call 764086 or email annebednarski@hotmail.com 15th JULY-1st AUGUST THE GREAT YORKSHIRE FRINGE, around Parliament Street. Following the success of the very first Great Yorkshire Fringe last summer, it’s back! This weird, wise, and wonderful 18 day festival of comedy, variety, and family entertainment

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15th-16th YORK STAMP & COIN FAIR, York Racecourse, 11am-6pm (10am4pm Sat). There will be 95 stamp and postal history dealers and more than 60 coin, banknote, and medal dealers at the ever-popular fair this year. Visitors can buy or sell, get valuations, or simply browse and find out what these hobbies are all about. In addition, there are often specialist society meetings to which everyone is welcome; member or not. Call 620911.

16th-17th QUILT EXHIBITION, Elvington Village Hall, 10am-4pm. The Priory Patchworkers present a new exhibition with trade stands and the chance to win a quilt. Call 337447.

16th Tom Jones in Concert, Castle Howard. Dance the night away on Castle Howard's lawn with the legendary Sir Tom Jones. Join the crowds for this picnic style concert by the Great Lake with the house rising dramatically behind for an unforgettable evening. Visit www. castlehoward.co.uk

16th-17th MASHAM STEAM ENGINE RALLY, Masham. An excellent family day out. Call 01765 689569. 16th The Drop That Contained the Sea,York Barbican, 7.30pm. Prima Vocal Ensemble York and Angel City Chorale, Los Angeles, will give the European premiere of the Billboard No. 1 classical crossover suite, composed by double Grammy winner Christopher Tin. Call 0844 8542757.

17th Historical Vehicle Rally, Newby Hall, 10am-5pm. The largest Classic Car Show in the North of England with a maximum of 1500 cars on display from all eras and cars registered prior to 31st December 1972. Visit www.newbyhall.com

23rd JULY-4th SEPTEMBER SUMMER FUN, Piglets Adventure Farm Park. Find out more in our Events Hotlist. 23rd FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIPS, Newby Hall, 5-11.30pm. The event is the only one of its type in the UK where the audience have the capability to vote for the fireworks display they liked the most using their mobile phone – purely for fun. Call 01423 322583.

23rd Litter Pick, River Foss. Help the River Foss Society keep the river clean and tidy. Good shoes and

16th JULY-5th SEPTEMBER YORK MAZE, Elvington, York. An amazing family day out with over 20 rides, attractions and shows, including the Corn Snake Tower Slides and Kernel Kernel’s House of Cornfusion where rooms magically begin to shrink, fall over, and even turn upside down. New for 2016, step on board the new tractor trailer ride, Crowmania 2 – but be warned you may get wet on this ride! Also

new for 2016 take your seat for the all new Crowbot Show. Visit www. yorkmaze.co.uk

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returns to Parliament Street and locations in the heart of York with a bevy of comedians, old and young, famous and unknown. For listings and more details, visit www. greatyorkshirefringe.com

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Angelina Ballerina illustrations Saturday 23 July - Sunday 4 September

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See Katharine Holabird's first scribbled ideas for a dancing white mouse through to Helen Craig's iconic illustrations for the well-loved books. 01439 748283 nationaltrust.org.uk/nunnington

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gloves advised. For more information on where and when call 49008 or email barry1thomas@googlemail. com 23rd THE EBOR SINGERS, St Olave's Church, Marygate, 7.30pm. The Good, the Bard, and the (not very) Ugly; a celebration of Shakespeare in song, featuring music by Vaughan Williams, Rutter, and Britten. Call 658338. 23rd DUNNINGTON FAYRE, Dunnington, 11am-4pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist. 23rd July-4th September Angelina Ballerina EXHIBITION, Nunnington Hall, 11am-5pm. explore the magical world of 'Mouse-Land', and meet Angeline Ballerina. See Katharine Holabird's very first scribbles for this enchanting series, later transformed by Helen Craig, into the iconic dancing white mouse. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/nunnington-hall 24th Dunnington Live, Dunnington, 12noon-8pm. A one-day mini music festival with established up and coming bands and artists over two

stages, interlinked with entertainment, a fun fair, food and a bar aimed at families. Visit www.dunningtonfayre. org.uk

24th BIG ANNUAL CHILDREN'S PARTY - A PIRATE AND PRINCESS PARTY, Burton Agnes Hall, 11am-5pm. Visitors of all ages will enjoy free activities including pirate magic shows, princess pampering, bouncy castles, balloon modelling, and popular characters will make an appearance on the day! Call 01262 490324. 26th THE LIFE OF BRIAN/THE FIRST FILM, The Teapot, Parliament Street, 7pm. cinem@ present a rare screening of the Monty Python classic, followed by the documentary about the first ever film. Visit www. greatyorkshirefringe.com

26th July-3rd September SAXON SUMMER, Royal Armouries, Leeds. Charge down to the Royal Armouries Museum for a packed programme of exciting events and activities inspired by the Warrior Treasures: Saxon Gold from the Staffordshire Hoard exhibition. Don’t miss falconry on Tuesdays, Warrior Wednesdays, Sports Day every Thursday, and the Superheroes, 9th-11th August. As well as all that action there’ll be Saxon-inspired craft workshops and the chance to dig up the past in the interactive archaeology sessions. Visit www.royalarmouries. org

27th JULY-4th SEPTEMBER ANIMAL ADVENTURES, Castle Howard. Go on an interactive nature expedition – head into the woods and following trails and discover what dwells in the green places around the stately home. Meet birds of prey and get up close and personal with bugs and butterflies. Visit www. castlehoward.co.uk

30th-31st Antiques, Decorative and Fine Art Fair, York Racecourse, 10am-5pm (4pm Sun). The fair will be a major event for collectors and interior decorators based in the North of England, and will showcase a wide range of quality items. Traditional furniture will be available, alongside 20th century decorative pieces, fine art, contemporary paintings, fine silver, jewellery, vintage costume jewellery, watches, glassware, arms and armour, objets d’art and the unusual. Visit www. roseantiquesfairs.co.uk

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30Th SUMMer fUNdrAiSiNG fAyre, Murton Park, 6-9pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

30Th fAMily fUN dAy, New Earswick Folk Hall, 3-7pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist. 31ST A CeMeTery STroll, York Cemetery, 2pm. Discover interesting monuments and characters buried in the graveyard, led by Roger Daniel. Call 610578.

AUGUST 1ST AUGUST-2Nd SePTeMber diGGiNG UP The PAST ArChAeoloGy SeSSioNS, Royal Armouries, Leeds. Get your hands on history with interactive archaeology workshops. Dig in special ‘pits’ to unearth objects from the past, including replica Saxon treasures. Have a go at gridding and sieving and use x-ray imagery to discover more

about your finds and the people who would have made and used them. Visit www.royalarmouries.org

Hall, Selby. 80s new wave sophistipop band. Call 01757 708449or visit www.selbytownhall.co.uk

2Nd lATe MUSiC, Unitarian Chapel, St. Saviourgate, 7.30pm. The Late Music Ensemble, conducted by James Whittle, performs. Visit www. latemusic.org 3rd ThorNToN-le-dAle ShoW, Thornton-le-dale. A great agricultural show celebrating the best of Yorkshire country crafts, along with exciting stunt shows and falconry. Visit www. thorntonledale.com

30Th AUGUST-2Nd SePTeMber yorCheSTrA, york UNiverSiTy. York's holiday orchestras for players aged 6-21 years, pre-grade 1 to grade 8+. For further details and an application form, visit www.yorchestra.org

4Th free vAlUATioN dAy, The Bar Convent, 11am-3pm. Have your precious antiques, collectibles, and jewellery valued, for free, by the experts from Tennants Auctioneers. Call 01423 531661. 13Th-14Th STeAM & viNTAGe rAlly, Driffield Showground, from 10am. See steam engines and cars, organs, tractors, stationary engines, caravans, cycles, motorcycles, as well as commercial and military vehicles. Call 01377 257494. 28Th The bloW MoNkeyS, Selby Town

SCArboroUGh oPeN Air TheATre. Visit www. scarboroughopenairtheatre.com 9Th jUly – Status Quo 12Th jUly – James Bay 3rd AUGUST – Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds 5Th AUGUST – Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott 6Th AUGUST – Legends of Pop 8Th AUGUST – Bryan Adams 12Th AUGUST – Simply Red 2Nd SePTeMber – Busted

every dAy ShAMbleS MArkeT, 9am-5pm. Over 100 stalls where you will find locally sourced award-winning produce, sustainable fresh fish and Yorkshire crafts and gifts. There’s a fantastic kiosk serving hot, fresh food, and an outdoor seating area with

WiFi. Visit www.york.gov.uk or call 551355. SeCreCy ANd SPieS, The Bar Convent. This state-of-the-art exhibition will inspire you with the story of the Bar Convent. Discover three hundred years of history and the remarkable people who have shaped it. Meet the radical Yorkshire nun and pioneer Mary Ward, whose devotion to her cause took her on foot across the Alps - twice. Visit www.bar-convent.org.uk

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30Th-31ST ShoW iN The PArk, The Knavesmire, 11am-10pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

1914: WheN The World ChANGed forever, York Castle Museum. The terror of total war and its revolutionary impact on life around the world is explored in this major exhibition on the First World War. It tells the fascinating and often moving stories of the Yorkshire people who were affected. Visit www. yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk yorkWAlk, from Museum Gardens Gates, daily at 10.30am and 2.15pm. Entertaining historical walks taking place every day, as well as specialist tours such as Richard III and Jewish Heritage. Visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk or call 622303. reveAliNG york MiNSTer’S UNderCrofT, York Minster. Experience the revamped network of

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new interactive galleries, housed in the Undercroft and Treasury below the historic cathedral. Visit www.yorkminster.org or call 0844 9390011. river CrUiSeS, YorkBoat, Lendal Landing. Enjoy river cruises every day and see York from a different perspective. There are daily cruises from February to November, as well as early evening and night-time floodlit cruises. Call 628324. ChoColATe ANd The PeoPle of york, York’s Chocolate Story, 10am-6pm. A brand new exhibition explores the contribution the people of York have made to the cities great chocolate industry. From the thousands of factory workers who manned the production lines, to the founding fathers, whose inventiveness and dedication created world famous brands still produced in the city. Visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com GhASTly ShoWS, York Dungeon. See the effects of tyrant King Henry VIII becoming head of the church and filling the crown’s coffers, and meet the redundant washer servant of St Mary’s Abbey who has now become a filthy peasant and is fighting for survival… Visit www.thedungeons. com/York

liGhTWATer vAlley, near Ripon. Escape to Lightwater Valley and discover the excitement of a day bursting with thrills, chills and adventure. Visit www.lightwatervalley. co.uk AllerThorPe lAkelANd PArk, Allerthorpe. Set in 53 acres of grounds and lakes, the site offers a variety of watersports as well as a campsite and Lakeside cafe. Visit www.allerthorpelakelandpark.co.uk york Golf rANGe, Towthorpe Moor Lane, near Strensall. Set in beautiful countryside, York Golf Range features a whole host of fun activities, including a floodlit driving range, a nine-hole golf course, crazy golf and even foot golf – a great combination of soccer and golf. Visit www. yorkgolfrange.co.uk or call 499275. bAllooN Tree fArM ShoP, Gate Helmsley. A great day out for all the family! Dine in the cafe, pick your own fruit and veg, feed the animals, have fun in the enlarged children's play area, or simply relax in the landscaped cafe garden. This month the strawberries will be ripe for the picking, so be sure to get over to the PYO trail, which has seen a revamp with updated signs and fun features. Visit www.theballoontree.co.uk

PoWer & Glory: york iN The TiMe of heNry viii, Barley Hall, 10am-4pm. Discover the archaeology, first-hand accounts of life in the city and the effects that this greatest of Tudor monarchs had on life in York during his 38-year reign. Visit www.barleyhall.co.uk or call 615505. The WAGoN PlAyS, Barley Hall. Young visitors to the hall are invited to stage their own versions of the York Mystery Plays with a recreation of the Wagon Plays. Visit www.barleyhall. co.uk or call 615505. free PUbliC leCTUreS, University of York. Throughout the year the University hosts hundreds of free lectures on a variety of subjects. Visit www.york.ac.uk/events ShAPiNG The body, York Castle Museum. An iron corset, crotchless pantaloons from the time of Jane Austen, bum rolls, and a killer dress are a few of the items that will feature in this major new exhibition. Visit www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk Gr8eSCAPe york, Colliergate. One hour is all you have to escape from the locked room. Solve the puzzles and codes to escape... before it's too late. Ideal for two-six players. To book, call 07897 122834.

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every MoNdAy Selby MArkeT, Selby. A great market in the middle of the colourful little town. Call 07808 768186. every TUeSdAy QUiz NiGhT, Huntington Sports Club, 8.30pm. Call 769138. every TUeSdAy ANd SATUrdAy CArdio fUN TeNNiS, Heworth Tennis Club, 7pm (Tues), and 9.30am (Sat). Open to all, and non-members, it's a great way to get fitter and have fun. Visit www.heworthtennisclub.co.uk every WedNeSdAy eCo-CrAfTerS ClUb, St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, 1-3pm. Join a friendly bunch for crafts and a natter. The club has three sewing machines and materials for use by members. Call 411821. every SUNdAy GiANT CArbooT SAle, Home Farm, Wigginton, YO32 2RD, 7am1pm. A great carboot sale with lots of space, toilets and refreshments. Call 768463. PiCkeriNG CArbooT SAle, Malton Road, Pickering, 7am-1pm. A popular carboot sale with plenty for everyone. Call 07817 037135.

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The GhoST bUS ToUrS, departing Railway Station, stop RE, 7.30 & 9pm. A tour that combines comedy and horror in a thrilling journey around the darker side of York, on board a classic 1960s bus. Call 0844 5677666.

all for a drink and a chat. Email friendsofhuntingtonlibrary@gmail. com

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

2Nd MoNdAy of eACh MoNTh WeddiNG oPeN eveNiNGS, The Grange Hotel, Clifton. Visit the gorgeous country house in the city and discover what it could offer your special day. Call 644744.

1ST WedNeSdAy of The MoNTh yorkShire CoUNTry WoMeN'S ASSoCiATioN, Hunmanby Community Centre, 2pm. Speakers cover a wide variety of subjects and the group holds informal meetings. Call 01273 892672.

every WeekeNd live MUSiC, Acorn Sports and Social Club, Dringhouses. Great live acts playing every weekend. Call 330351.

2Nd MoNdAy of eACh MoNTh SUPPorT MeeTiNG, Wigginton Recreation Hall, 7pm. Parkinson’s UK York branch meet every month for talks, fun, and the occasional quiz. Call 0844 2253634.

2Nd WedNeSdAy of eACh MoNTh ryedAle jAzz ClUb, Beansheaf Hotel , Pickering, 8-10.30pm. A traditional Jazz session with a well-established band. Call 01653 668614.

1ST MoNdAy of eACh MoNTh Coffee MorNiNG, Huntington Library, Garth Road, Huntington, 1am-12noon. The Friends of Huntington Library welcome

2Nd TUeSdAy of eACh MoNTh The Wi ACoMb brANCh, Acomb Methodist, 7.30pm. Enjoy guest speakers and great company.

2Nd ThUrSdAy of eACh MoNTh york WiNe CirCle, Huntington Community Centre, 7.45pm. a small group of amateur wine makers

live MUSiC, The Golden Fleece, Pavement. A different band or artist every night. Call 625171.

who enjoy learning about, making, and tasting both home-made and commercial wines. Call 768366. 3rd SATUrdAy of eACh MoNTh york ANd diSTriCT GUild of WeAverS, Spinners and Dyers, Yorkshire Farming Museum, Murton. Visit www.yorks-guild-wsd.org.uk or call 784274.

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every NiGhT 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.

2Nd SUNdAy of eACh MoNTh ChArlie ANd The ChoColATe fACTory AfTerNooN TeA, The Grand Hotel & Spa. Scrumptious treats filled with wonder and invention will capture your imagination, inspired by Roald Dahl’s children’s classic. Call 380038. lAST SUNdAy of eACh MoNTh ArT iN The MArkeT, Shambles Market. Bringing art into the heart of the city. Local professional artists and makers present their work, as well as free children’s art activities, and live music.

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Think you know Indian cuisine? Trust us, you don't – at least you won't, not until you've dined at 29 States: The Indian Kitchen. Located right next to Clifford's Tower on Tower Street, 29 States will take your taste buds on a culinary tour of the sub-continent with Indian food quite unlike anything you've sampled before. The extensive menu explores Indian culinary history, and the team of dedicated chefs strive for excellence by using in-season, locally-grown ingredients, including organic, sustainable meat, fish, poultry, vegetables and grains. You'll find the classic Indian dishes that everyone has come to love (and crave late at night!), while new and modern dishes, served as a feast for the eyes, as well as the mouth, will excite and delight. Not only that, but the welcome you will receive will be as warm as New Delhi in the summer.  To peruse the menu visit www.29states.co.uk, and to book yourself in, call 636481

HELMSLEY MARKET Market Square; every Friday. MALTON MARKET Market Place; every Saturday. MALTON MONTHLY FOOD MARKET Market Place; 2nd Saturday of the month. SELBY TOWN MARKET Split across two sites in Selby town centre – Market Place and Micklegate; every Monday, 9am-3pm. SHAMBLES MARKET Off Parliament Street; 9am-5pm every day. SKIPTON MARKET High Street; Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9am-5pm.

Haxby might by many miles from the sea, but it is quickly becoming known as York's premier 'chippy tea' location... and these lot are responsible. Millers Fish & Chips on The Village, is a warm and welcoming restaurant with a modern and cosy feel. This little gem is hidden within a busy award winning fish and chip shop, right in the heart of Haxby. Not only does Millers boast a brand new and tasty menu, but they are also keen to let you know about something quite unique. Millers by Night is offering an alternative to the norm. With only a few tables available it has cosy and intimate atmosphere with a selection of fine wines and beers, as well as tempting treats, all cooked up by in-house chef James J. Workman. James won the Copper Sauce Pan Award for The Best Apprentice Chef in Hull and East Yorkshire, and awaits your verdict on his mussels in a garlic white wine sauce, goat cheese fritter, pan fried trio of fish, cajun salmon fillet, and home-made chocolate brownie to name but a few. The special bistro nights take place on Thursdays from 6-9pm from June, so to book your place (early, mind – to avoid disappointment!), call 769169 and visit www.millersfish.co.uk

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1 Vesper Walk 2 Open Mic Night 4 Kinofolk Cinema: Beyond the Valley of Dolls 9 Say Owt Slam 11 Kinofolk Cinema: Exotica 12 Fleeting Quiz: Discworld 15 The Funny Brothers 17 Amelia White 21 Gill Landry

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1 The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club 2 The Springsteen Sessions 7 Shed Seven 8 Arcane Roots 9 The Y Street Band 13 Augustines 14 Dave Arcari 16 Them Lewis Boys 22 Larrakia 26 Ash 29 Fat Boy Slim

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Toccata Barokksolistene YBS: The Fairy Queen Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment 15 The City Musick

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8 Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo & Juliet 12 Lucinda Williams 13 The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain 14 Paul Merton's Improv Chums 16 Platform Festival

YORK FARMERS’ MARKET Shambles Market; Last Friday of the month, 9am-5pm. YORK FOOD FESTIVAL TASTER Parliament Street, 11th and 12th June YORK AUCTION CENTRE MARKET AND CARBOOT YO19 5GF, Every Sunday from 7am

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The bAy horSe, STAMford bridGe 1 Paul Weller Acoustic

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Bone Idol Undiscovered The Despoilers & Jay Casey Glam Rockz

The blACk horSe, MoNkGATe. every Sunday! Open Mic Night

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Adults £9 OAPs £7 Children £6

Family Ticket £25 (2 adults & up to 4 children) Veteran WWI Lorry Restoration Exhibition Traction Engines - Working Displays - Vintage Tractors Commercial & Military Vehicles Craft Fair & Fairground - Trade Stands Licensed Bar & Refreshments

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