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MADNESS? Yay, it’s March – a month typically linked to craziness, silly things, and frantic energy. Why that is, we can’t say. Because although the lambs my be bleeping like crazy, and all the migrated birds have returned to lay eggs and poo on your windscreen, we’re actually looking forward to a nice, calm, and relaxing month now that winter has finally ‘done one’.

Oh wait, we can’t. We live in York, where there is never any down time, is there? The city continues to chirp and jigger no matter what the weather is like, and March is certainly no exception. But worry not, because if it is all a bit too much for you, we’ll see you right. As. Ever.

Flick to our event listings to check out the best of the best happenings this month (highlights includes the York Literature Festival, yo), so you can

pick and choose how to spend the next 30ish days. If you do manage to secure a few quiet minutes to yourself, perhaps with coffee cup in hand, might we suggest you check out our Time Travel feature about a horrible thing that could’ve happened in York?

As well as that, we have all the regulars in full swing, with personal columns to delight (and possibly offend), expert opinions in the gardening and health sections, crazy car-based stories in the motoring section, and all the high-tech doodads you could fling your cash at in the Gadget Guide. And all those glorious, useful, handy, bargainoffering advertisers.

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Rachel has bought a new car. A NEW new car, mind. She’s very excited about it, but now her children are no longer allowed to breath while in it.

York: not known for its massive concrete motorways that plough through the city. But it could’ve been.

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Send your answer (along with your name, address and daytime contact number) on a postcard marked ‘Rock of Ages Competition’ to the address on page six, or via email to competitions@ yourlocallink.co.uk The competition ends on 31st March so don’t delay. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck.

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I have a new car. And not new as in: ‘not my catastrophically useless old rust-bucket’. The one which a visiting child once described as a dustbin on wheels. No: new as in ‘actually, genuinely, really and truly never previously driven by anyone else’. It is so exciting that it was worth the trip to Monks Cross.

My car history up until now has been pretty run-of-the-mill. Obviously my first car was going to be a red Porsche 911 (this plan was hatched while I was planning My Life As A Yuppie in 1984). As the Yuppie dream somehow turned into Impecunious Freelance Writer, though, it was one second-hand Nissan Micra followed by one pre-loved crumbling, unparkable, lumbering Mondeo Estate, bought to accommodate all the paraphernalia of small children. The perfect car for someone so small she couldn’t see out of the front window.

Yes. This is the first time I have ever owned a new car in my entire life. It is shiny and Italian and slinky and - yes - red. And so I am ridiculously proud of it.

In fact, I am officially a Stepford CarOwner.

I am parking in the bit of the Askam Bar Tesco car park that nobody parks in (because it means walking a few metres to the entrance, when we all really want to park just by the Customer Services desk), so that nobody can scrape my beautiful red (did I mention it was red?) bodywork in a parking bay. I can’t quite justify faking disability to gain the few extra millimetres, but I am almost tempted to invest in a wheelchair too. I am excessively cautious around the notoriously treacherous school gate.

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ignore). I might just ban breathing while I’m at it. After all, it might mist up the windows, which would give the hilarious Teens an opportunity to draw phallic symbols with their fingers. Never mind anything never truly disappearing from the internet: anything drawn on a car window with a finger is there forever.

Last week, I opened the window to throw out a hair.

“What are you doing?” asked Teen Two. “Throwing out a hair, of course,” I replied. “I am not having STRAY HAIRS in my lovely new car.”

So is car sickness. So would be Zhu Zhu hamsters (remember them? Bad luck), if they hadn’t long since fallen out of favour. I still need therapy following a car-sickness-meetsinternal-workings-of-Zhu-Zhuhamster experience in 2010 on the way to Hunmanby Gap. And there’s an added bonus here, in that at least one sickness-prone Teen has to forgo their screen during car journeys.

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Dear Daphne, I’ve got an over sharer in one of my lectures who often hijacks the class and turns it into his own personal counselling session. He’s noisy, argumentative, and loves talking about himself. The thing is, I’m paying for this course and am painfully aware that he’s wasting mine and other students’ money. How do I combat this without sounding like a snitch?

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There’s always one! This isn’t something that will be resolved through face to face confrontation. You probably don’t know the subject of your woes well enough to speak to him directly. Therefore I recommend putting in a complaint to your tutor. They should be able to speak to him privately and explain that other people are attending the lectures to learn too. He needs to be a bit more considerate of his classmates, although bear in mind there could be some underlying issues with him.

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Dear Daphne, My best friend is getting married and she's having the whole wedding paid for by her rich family but has asked me to pay for an expensive bridesmaid dress, shoes and make up all chosen by her (and all extremely pricey). It's making me resent her and the wedding. In addition, she's being totally insensitive to the fact that I've been with my boyfriend for seven years and he hasn't even proposed by continually asking me about when I'm going to get married. I don’t know when I’m going to get married and I cannot afford the things she has chosen. Help me! Anon

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Wow, looks like you’ve got a real life bridezilla on your hands. Weddings can sometimes turn people into temporary monsters who want everything to be perfect on their big day without a spare thought for the other important people on the big day. It’s clear to me that you have well and truly fallen victim to this scenario. If she really is your best friend then she should understand that you don’t have that sort of cash and certainly shouldn’t resent you for it. The dress is a tough one to get out of, - unfair of her - but you’re going to look pretty weird if you don’t buy into this zero-return-on-investment get up. Meanwhile the shoes and makeup should be totally avoidable. Ask your friend if she would mind you buying a budget version of the shoes (maybe suggest she offer her other bridesmaids the same option - they will thank you later) and decline on the make-up, do your own - more time for her to get pampered and more money in your pocket. When she next asks you when you’re getting married, a grown up suggestion would be to retaliate: oh god no! Waste money on something like that? Our love is eternal but we’re saving up for a mortgage darling. Real love is bricks and mortar - not expensive bridesmaids dresses and a big booze up courteously of mum and dad, you shallow demanding cow bag I hate you. I can't afford the stupid dress why are you so inconsiderate! URGH! Why are we even friends anymore?” Just kidding. I’d probably say I’m not sure yet, it’s not the right time for us - I’ll let you know as soon as it happens. Keep it curt - let her know she’s touching a nerve. She might be so wrapped up in her own fairytale that she didn’t even realise she’s pointing out what you conceive to be your lack of. Good luck young bridal warrior; you can do this.

You need to replace the anniversary memories with something new. Call up your girls get them round to get you through, darn it. Why not throw a shanniversary party and drink prosecco and cry your eyes out and sing Kelly Clarkson’s Since You've Been Gone.

It sounds like you've been through a really hard time recently, this could be the last big hurdle.

You can do this, replace the anniversary with lots of funny memories of you and your friends being silly - you WILL be okay.

Dear Daphne, I’m friends with lots of different people.

Two of my closer friends knew each other before I met them. I’ve become good friends with both of them, but when they hang out they rarely invite me, instead opting to see me on a one to one basis when they’re not together. I can’t help but feel left out and I hate the idea of them hanging out without me. Where’s my invite? Anon

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This should be quite a good month financially, especially for independent ladies who have targets and ambitions. Even housebound mums will enjoy an enhanced sense of liberation and freedom, especially in connection with (and perhaps even caused by) romantic interests and agendas.

Another thing which brings a degree of delight and satisfaction is in being able to

see how previously made plans and decisions now seem to be bearing healthy fruit. There could be more than one rip-roaring party (the 8th, 9th, and 10th, and then again around the 17th or 18th) but it would be wise to monitor your intake of alcohol, otherwise you could unwittingly become the life and soul of the party – but not in a good way!

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kind of risk, but you’ve got a dollop of destiny and good fortune on your side, so reach out and say “yes” to any opportunity that comes knocking on your door.

There are times this month when you’re going to feel angry, but because you won’t have the energy or inclination to do anything to get it out of your system, you’ll seethe and suffer in silence in the face of various unfair and unjust circumstances.

Friends and family try to help, but half the time they’re the cause of your problems, so don’t expect miracles.

TAURUS 21ST APR - 21ST M You may not be earning a fortune, but

there are a number of projects on the go which are destined to create pride of achievement and a very great deal of personal satisfaction. This is a very creative period, and I’m sure that creativity will emerge in a number of different ways… Also, it could be a very exciting time for partnerships and romances!

GEMINI 22ND MAY - 21ST JUN If one door has closed for you during the last couple of months, this is when a new door starts opening.

You’ll be a bit twitchy about taking any

CANCER 22ND JUN- 22ND JUL Ladies of the sign may find themselves coming up against some old fashioned male arrogance and misogyny, and although this might make your blood boil, bide your time, girls, bide your time! Gentlemen should have a good month in business and financial aspects, probably with little time for

socialising or for dealing with tricky relationship issues.

LEO 23RD JUL - 23RD AUG It’s a Julias Ceasar kind of month – “infamy, infamy, everybody’s got it infamy!” and in affairs of the heart, you won’t be able to do right for doing wrong because some people are impossible to please. In the face of criticism from any quarter, jab your index finger firmly in the air and just ignore what other people are saying and thinking.

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Some very warm romantic energies in the wind and this could be a time for planning weddings and enjoying engagement parties – maybe even long time anniversaries. Some new work routines need to be dealt with and a couple of financial decisions considered, but everything seems to be concentrated on the personal aspect of your life – so sit back and enjoy!

A vibrant and positive month in which a number of worries and anxieties are laid to rest. Your outlook becomes sunnier than it’s been for ages, and some “good things” fall into place around the 10th and 20th. Subtle improvements in romantic energies gain weight over the whole of the month, and a little extra cash maybe earmarked for leisure and pleasure.

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A rather frugal financial month, but by no means an unpleasant one. Some recognisable improvement in emotional moods and situations come to the fore around the 6th or 7th and there will be some small pleasure when someone admits they were wrong while you were right! One specific goal is scored around the 16th, with further gains on the 25th.

There is a feeling here of things coming full circle and falling into place; there is an ongoing energy of change, but you seem to be very much in control of it. Domestic issues dominate, but it is also a very busy time on the work scene, as increasingly, you are asked to assume more responsibility. Perhaps some concern over the health of other people.

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Journeys either being undertaken or planned with a boost to your confidence when viewing your mid and long term future. Anything to do with pension plans and savings schemes will attract your attention, perhaps with a decision of commitment made on the 18th. In fortune tellers parlance, you’ll feel that your luck is changing for the better.

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SAY WHAT? Do you hate public speaking? Does the thought of speaking aloud to a bunch of people fill you with dread? Don’t worry, because you’re not alone. York Speakers Club understands this fear, and they have existed in the city since 1982 helping hundreds of members build their confidence and overcome their fears of speaking in public. All members are given training and feedback after each speech to help them improve, while the club itself promotes a friendly, safe, and supportive atmosphere. Speakers work their way through a guide, developing as they go and delivering speeches focusing on different aspects of the skill. Visitors are made very welcome at meetings at the RI Bowls Club, Ashton Lane, Holgate, on alternate Thursdays at 7.30pm. n To find out more, call 416308.

OKAY FOR CROQUET! Looking for a new sporting challenge that involves strategy more than strength and speed? If so, talk to this lot. York Croquet Club is on the lookout for new members and is running introductory courses for anyone interested in taking up this absorbing game. About so much more than cucumber sandwiches on the lawn, croquet is a fun and social game that can be enjoyed on equal terms by male and female players alike, and by people of any age. n Polish off that hammer and visit www.yorkcroquet.org or call 620211 to find out more.

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The Sunday sessions feature small class sizes, in-water instructors to help the littlest of swimmers, and a fun and playful atmosphere.

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If you’ve recently lost your partner, especially one with whom you did almost everything, it can be difficult to socialise and get out of the house. Halves could help; a social group for people who have lost their other half. Meeting every Tuesday lunch time at The Ark Church on Monkgate, the group is filled with friendly people who enjoy getting together for an hour or so to have lunch (it’s free, but donations always welcome!), drink copious amounts of tea and coffee, and to chat to other people who have experienced similar things to you.

Halves was formed as way to recognise that bereaved people, especially those who are older, might feel isolated and lonely following the death of their partner. As one member said: “My husband and I did everything together - now he is gone I am having to start again from scratch.” If you feel like that, get along to the Ark Church from noon on Tuesdays and chat, dine, socialise, and – hopefully – have a laugh together. n Call 345870 or email info@arkchurch.co.uk

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THIS MONTH: THE AWFUL ROAD WE ALMOST GOT Usually in this feature we look at an old building or location and discuss the history associated with it. This month, however, we’re talking about something that was never built, and, hopefully, never will be. But first... ever parked your car in the Union Terrace or Marygate car parks and thought, ‘This is handy! Props to the Council for carefully deciding to place car parks here.’ Well, they didn’t.

The reason those car parks exists, in areas that used to contain Victorian housing, was due to one of the most ghastly plans for York’s city centre ever conceived by the Council. Yes, far worse than banning cars from Lendal Bridge!

CONGESTION In the 1940s and 50s you could park pretty much wherever you wanted. This is because not that many people had cars, and so there was oodles of space – even right next to the Minster. However, by the start of the 1970s that had changed, and York was becoming increasingly jammed up with traffic and pollution. The solution: an inner ring road, one to take the pressure off the small

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medieval streets in the heart of the city, and draw it further out to beyond the walls.

By 1971 the plans had been drawn up, and it wasn’t great news for many.

Imagine giving a child a crayon and asking them to draw as straight a line on a map of York as they could, not caring for what they scribbled over. That is what the inner ring road plans (or tarmac necklace, as it was known) looked like. Starting at the corner of Lord Mayor’s Walk and Gillygate, it would plough through the houses of Union Terrace, cut through Bootham Park playing fields, pass over Bootham, cut down the west-side buildings on St Mary’s, plough through all the houses that once stood on the site of the Marygate car park, cross the river next to Scarborough Rail Bridge, cut around the back of the station, smash right the way through

St Paul’s Church in Holgate (where it would meet a mighty roundabout, replacing the steel rail bridge), plough through the houses along Holgate Road and The Mount, and then meet another huge roundabout on The Mount itself.

Then it would’ve followed the line of Scarcroft Road, smashing through houses on Bishy Road (NO!), flying over the river on another concrete bridge near to The Blue Bridge, before meeting another roundabout on Cemetery Road, clearing the houses and buildings around it in the process.

After that it would link up with Foss Islands Road, and there you have your ugly great inner ring road.

MADNESS And please believe us, this damn thing nearly happened. The Council went so far as to issue

There was a huge outcry of public anger toward the project, and not just from the displaced families whose homes were in the way. Historians and environmentalists alike united to complain about the sheer number of historic buildings and open green spaces that would have been lost, as well as the unique views that would have been ruined by the road. If

you’ve ever stood on Scarborough Bridge and gazed along the river to see the rising spires of the Minster and the arching majesty of Lendal Bridge, appreciate it – it was very nearly a view of nothing but a concrete slab with traffic whizzing over.

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compulsory purchase orders to some of the affected areas, including Union Terrace and the streets behind Marygate. And this wasn’t a case of clearing Victorian slums, as happened to Oxford and Cambridge Streets off Holgate Road in the 1960s (which we’ve previously covered), as the Union Terrace houses in particular were fairly large, owned by the occupants, and in good condition.

Take a look at the handful of houses that survived to this day and you’ll see why demolishing them seemed like madness.

PHEW In the end, the project fortunately stalled and lost backing... but not before those two areas were cleared.

To use the empty space (and, for some time, save it for possible future use if the inner ring road project ever regained interest) the Council opened two new car and coach parks.

However, it is easy to understand the anger and resentment of those who lost their homes, seemingly for no reason, and the continued hurt in recent years when the Council considered selling the Union Terrace site to York St John University.

Traffic problems today have been somewhat solved by the outer ring road and also schemes like Park and Ride. But, had the plan gone ahead, and had the city been gouged out to make way for a busy road, York wouldn’t possess the charm it does today. It would be like living in Birmingham.

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I’m a bit of a bitch. My resting face is petulant on a good day and morbid on the bad ones. Many of my friends (thank you guys, I don’t know how you do it) declare that the person they would least like to fall out with in our group is me, and I’m always voted number one person who would win a fight - regardless of the age gender or size of my competitor. It’s a little known secret that I’m actually incredibly weak in arm wrestles mind over matter right?

In a society that feels like it becomes meaner every single damn day I’m beginning to think It’s important not to become too hard faced. We read the news and would be forgiven for believing that the world is a terrible place.

Last year I got this big massive chip on my shoulder following the Brexit vote and Trump being elected president, so resigned myself to the fact that life was rubbish and people were mean.

Thankfully it didn’t last too long.

It was December on Coney street.

I was in the middle of a night out

feeling a little bit drunk and dramatic after having a booze induced squabble with my other half. I sauntered over to Coney Street to sulk, plonked myself down on the pavement, and sparked up a fag (by the way, i’ve still quit!).

“Hey I was a massively judgemental person and this thing happened that made me a bit less judgemental,” “You alright love?” The voice came from the right. I looked round to see a homeless man shuffle towards me, bag in one hand, drink in the other. “Yeah I’m ok thanks, just fallen out with my boyfriend.” He perched down beside me, put down his bag and started to go through his pockets - I waited for him to ask me for money. Like many

people, I had these preconceived ideas about how people end up on the streets. I wasn't adverse to giving him some change though, so I started looking through my bag to see what I could find. Sensing sudden motion, I quickly looked back up to see his hand in front of me, carefully holding the loose change that he had dug out from his pockets. “Do you need to get a taxi home or something?” He pushed his hand full of change closer towards me.

Embarrassed and taken aback I spluttered that I was ok for cash.

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because, quite frankly, I was ashamed of my initial thoughts and that I didn’t do something equally as kind for him in return.

I guess I’m trying to say: ‘Hey I was a massively judgemental person that was totally wrapped up in herself and then this thing happened that made me a bit less judgemental, and now I want to spread my experience to save us all future embarrassment and shame of being judgemental about people who we know nothing about.’

Thank you lovely selfless man for changing my perspective on EVERYTHING. I won’t forget you.

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FOOL. I didn’t go anywhere, and we chatted about our evenings, his much less dramatic and whiney than my own drunken tale.

This bloke was prepared to give me, a complete stranger, the last of what he had just to make sure that I got home ok - despite the fact he was out on the streets. I’m reminded of it every time I see someone sleeping rough or asking for change and I don’t forget it.

Kindness comes from the most unexpected of places and I endeavour to be much more like the homeless man I met on the street that night.

This story is one that I’ve toyed with the idea of sharing for some time now,

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This month we’re taking a leisurely walk the long way round from Skeldergate Bridge to Micklegate bar, via Bishopthorpe and Scarcroft Roads. Keep those peepers peeled!

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• What ‘real’ something does The Swan boast about?

• What kind of cleaning do Johnsons use?

• Who along with Frankie owns the Cookshop?

• When during the day can you get cash out on this street?

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Nearly at the end of the street...

• How does Wheatlands Lodge display Yorkshire pride?

• Which royal peerage (and capital city of New York state, and a river in Canada) is referenced around here by a house?

Turn right onto The Mount.

• Where might there be some wine around here?

• Which company is holding the rails?

• Where around here could you 'go green'?

STEP 8 Continue on to Blossom Street.

• Which ‘way’ for fish and chips?

• Any evidence for Vikings eating around here?

• And finally... have a rest and drink here. But you might get blown away. Why?

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MELLOW PELLOW Getting set for his concert at York Barbican on 23rd March, we grabbed a five minute chat with former Wet Wet Wet front man, Marti Pellow.

YLL: What kind of gig will it be? Big rock concert or a more intimate performance?

YLL: Hi Marti.

MP: Hi there. So, what do you want to talk about today? What wrongs need fixing?

YLL: We understand you're coming to our fair city of York pretty soon.

MP: Aye, I am. To the Barbican. Never played that place before, but looking forward to it.

They say it's a nice venue, so I think it should be perfect for me. Hopefully those coming will have a nice night and I can entertain you all for a wee while.

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MP: Well I've got some some new songs from my new album, Mysterious, which is out this month, and there will also be some old songs too. But, you know, if you can shout loud enough, and I know it, I'll give it a shot. I think you need to find the line between educating and entertaining, so if I was to do just my new stuff I wouldn't keep everyone interested. So I pepper in some songs from the Wet Wet Wet days and other stuff. It'll be pretty funky.

YLL: Is it a large tour?

MP: No, not this part, just 12 or 14 venues this time round, before I bugger off and do something else for a while. I think balance in life is really important, as is living! I've just finished doing a lot of musical theatre,

the before that I was on the road with Wet Wet Wet. I've been doing this studio album a lot, too.

Now I'm here for this tour. I'm lucky to be able to do that, and afterwards I'll be working on a musical.

YLL: A musical? What's that going to be like?

MP: Well my game plan was always to write something like that, that's why I got involved with musical theatre. I'm doing something based on Scottish folk lore. I always looked across the pond for musical inspiration, but I've got this wealth of music and stories right here in Scotland. It'll be quite Middle Earth-y; quite mystical, and drawing on the Celtic instruments.

I'm very passionate about it.

“But, you know, if you can shout loud enough, and I know it, I’ll give it a shot.”

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S AL E YLL: Is the new album out now?

MP: It's out in March, so just in time for this tour. I was over in LA doing some witting there and working on the album. LA has a great pool of musicians to draw upon, so I could say, 'wouldn't it be great to get suchand-such to play?', and we'd give them a call to see if they want to be involved. It was exciting for me – like being a kid in a candy store. We've made something quite special I think. The concert will be a cohesive evening to present the songs in an interesting way, and to make sure the audience enjoy themselves. It's not rocket science. If you overthink it, it won't work. After all, you don't play music, you feel it.

YLL: Have you been to York often?

MP: Oh aye, I've played there lots. I played the Grand Opera House for Evita, and also played to 40,000 people at York Races a couple of years ago.

It's a beautiful city, rich in heritage. I like it as it's very deeply involved in the arts, so I always enjoy my time there. Looking forward to it!

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It’s taken a while but Gary Mills seems to have got things going at Bootham Crescent and his ambition of avoiding relegation and FA Trophy success might just be a possibility. A friend said to me recently, that it’s a massive turnaround considering the Guiseley and Gateshead fiasco, but I had to remind him that the team is not exactly the same one and the side more or less resembles Trigger’s broom from Only Fools and Horses.

I had to do a double take recently when a Donald Trump related news article had a headline of “Screw York City”.

What have we ever done to him? Who would have thought it but, whisper it quietly, York City might not have a season of complete disaster after all.

It’s not exactly the FA Cup but the FA Trophy has sentimental value to supporters of the Minster men, and Gary Mills for that matter, given the victory in 2012. Of course staying in the league remains the priority and March home fixtures see Eastleigh (Saturday 4th March), Bromley (Saturday 18th) and Southport (Tuesday 21st) which will all hopefully shape York City’s survival bid.

Further afield it’s nice to see the FA Cup recreating a bit of its magic with Sutton United and Lincoln City flying the flag for non-league football in the 5th Round. It is not particularly helped by the powers that be who snub intriguing ties in favour of viewing figures; the prime example being Manchester

United’s recent 4th round win over Wigan which was their 56th consecutive televised FA Cup fixture.

Not bad for a team who didn’t want to play in it during the late 1990s. Someone recently tweeted “If it’s a Sutton v Lincoln Cup final, will the BBC show an old Manchester United game instead?” which was a fair point. That tweet was significantly trumped by someone watching Wolverhampton Wanderers FA Cup win at Anfield, when he posted “Stearman and Weimann scoring for Wolves, whose names sound like a Geordie lady begging her husband not to leave”.

Since my last column of course we have had the transfer deadline day, or as Richard Osman calls in “underwhelminglatvianmidfielderday”.

I really don’t get how some transfers are in the pipeline for the whole month of January, but all of a sudden it picks up pace about two minutes to eleven. Maybe one of the reasons for this is that they say that they are awaiting the paperwork and have sent the faxes. Is there someone at each football headquarters across the world that has shares in Fax Machines? Why are these people not using email?

I reckon 99.9% of faxes sent each year in Britain are sent on Deadline Day.

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However, jokes aside, having seen one of Britain’s most prolific journeyman in action he can often make fighters frustrated as he uses his vast experience. Scarborough’s George Rhodes and Goole’s Matthew Wrigglesworth are yet to have their challengers confirmed, but top of the bill is the Pocklington Rocket Harry Matthews who fights for the British Challenge Belt in a Yorkshire derby against Hull’s Andy Holmes over eight, three minute rounds. The night promises to be a good one, especially with York’s popular MC Phil Seymour introducing the event. Your Local Link will be covering the show and will feature in next month’s edition.

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MARKETING ONE-TO-ONE

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MOD E RN MARKE TI NG F OR BUSY BUS IN ESSES

“In the knowledge economy, everyone is a volunteer” Peter Drucker

themselves to bringing up puppies in the right way, then handing them over.

A good few years ago, back in the days of business gurus, Drucker wrote a book about managing volunteer organisations.

Canine Partners gives away those dogs, for free, to eligible disabled people (about 6 per month).

It was a surprise topic. At the time everyone took their lead from blue chip organisations, but of course a management stance of “do this or I will fire you and you will starve” is not management at all. Volunteer organisations must manage people well or they will have no volunteers.

I’ve been getting familiar with a charity called Canine Partners who train assistance dogs for people with disabilities. They have two centres, one down south and a fabulous new, purpose-built facility near Loughborough, decked out with everything disabled people need while they stay over and get trained with their new dogs.

Making it all happen are the dedicated staff who train the dogs, look after the guests and manage the process.

All fabulous. Add to that the legions of puppy parents who dedicate

Here’s the thing.

This is an organisation that sustains rewarding jobs, is beautifully effective at what they do, AND THEY GIVE AWAY THEIR MAIN PRODUCT, for free!

How is that even possible?

As far as I know they don’t have government contracts to provide services. All they have is goodwill.

Donations.

This seems possible only because of clear and popular shared values. They believe that disabled people should be supported and enabled. They stand for benevolence. Compassion. Expertise.

Independence. The people who give their money and time to support Canine Partners share those values.

They are compassionate people who stand for the same thing. By helping this charity, they can take a step closer to making this world the sort of place they want for themselves.

Get clear about your values and you

can gather around you an army of supporters who will do anything they can to help you succeed because they want what you want.

So here’s the question.

Can you make your company values so clear, compelling and popular that attract people around you who want you to succeed so much they will give you their time and money enough that you can give away your product for free?

Bonkers, right? Of course not. You’re a cake shop, bakewells are 60p, always have been.

I know. But just dream a little, for fun.

The world doesn’t have to be how it is. Canine Partners gives away their product and sustains .. well on LinkedIn they’ve chosen the range 50-200 employees. This isn’t impossible. The iPhone was impossible, and that got built. Most of the software that drives the Internet and World Wide Web was built and is maintained for free by volunteers.

This article is a provocation to stimulate ideas. Clarifying your brand values is good even if all that changes is you

write your social media posts slightly differently. Even that could boost you by 10%.

In case you need help to discover your business or personal values, I’ve built a tool: www.johnallsopp.com (takes 10 minutes).

Brand values. Seriously.

(If you would like to help Canine Partners, maybe sponsor a puppy, here’s the link caninepartners.org.uk/ donate/ ) John Allsopp is a freelance marketer. He was a PR guy from 1981 until 2000 when he went to Scarborough campus and got a first class degree in Internet Computing. He built websites until online marketing became a thing. Nowadays he offers marketing director services to companies who are not ready to employ someone full time and he offers content marketing services (SEO, social media, traffic generation, PR), websites that work and general marketing advice and help through surgemarketing. co.uk john@ johnallsopp.co.uk / 01723 376477

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York College could help with their Access to HE Diplomas. Our Office & Events Assistant Dani is currently doing just that.

Changes to your career path can come at any time during life, but many people might be put off because they don’t have the right qualifications. York College’s Access to HE Diplomas aim to give you what you need in just one year of studying, letting you start your new career quickly.

Dani, 20, explains why she chose the diploma: “I didn’t know what I wanted to do when I was younger and didn’t get the best grades at A Level. I always knew I wanted to make a difference and, now that I’m older, I realise that Law would be the career path for me. I chose this course as a one-year ‘fast track’ to university, and by taking out an

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“I’ve really enjoyed the Access Law course and the Study Skills module has allowed me to learn referencing before university so that I feel prepared for higher education.

I want to go on to study Law at the University of Leeds or Leeds Beckett University before qualifying as a solicitor and specialising in either human rights law or media freedom.” n To find out more about Access courses at York College, go along to their next Open Evening on 8th March, 6-8pm. There’s no need to book, so just turn up! Call 770 400.

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York Literature Festival (@YorkLitFest).

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York Community Choir (@jrtheatre).

Get the latest on this great programme of concerts, at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, 29th March-1st April.

Brewtown Tours (@Brewtowntours).

Find out about the range of brewery tours in and around Yorkshire. Cheers!

Living North Live (@Living_North).

Find out about the Live home event at York Racecourse, 24th-26th March.

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As amazing as flying cars sound, we’re pretty sure City of York Council will find a way of putting a toll charge on the sky.

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If all the recent news about autonomous cars isn’t something that you think will ever really bear fruit, think again; there are already pressure groups lobbying to have them banned. New York State is one such place, where groups are rallying to ensure the likes of Google, Tesla, and Uber are unable to offer robot-driven taxi services, potentially putting thousands of workers out of a job. One group, the Upstate Transportation Authority, is even requesting a 50 year ban on all autonomous vehicles across the entire state, and with a business-focussed Trump in the White House, that might actually happen. This news comes at the same time that London has started to test autonomous cabs – so it seems the sci-fi films all got it wrong, and London will be the high-tech robot city.

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ONWARDS AND UPWARDS! They say moving house is one of the most stressful times in your life, but I think moving your business must be right up there. After forty years on the current site in the middle of York we seem to have amassed an amount of “stuff” that any super hoarder would be proud of. Fortunately, now we have recycled the scrap, prepared stock for our sale, and given plenty away to charity, we can now see the light at the end of the store rooms!

This is a tremendously exciting time for us as we look forward to the short move out to Monks Cross Drive and our purpose built new showrooms. By the end of April we should be opening the doors to our new home and welcoming customers to come and see our same old faces, but in a new setting designed to showcase the very best in electrical products. We will have dedicated areas for range cookers, built-in ovens and hobs, and a full choice of large fridge freezers to complement the usual dishwashers, wine coolers, dryers, fridges, freezers, microwaves, radios,

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Within the main showroom our new range cooker centre will include a Rangemaster Design Centre, stunning SMEG Zone, and will also feature range cookers

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The Home AV area focuses on the latest television technology like QLED and cinema displays as well as new sound developments like Dolby Atmos and wireless home audio.

We will be located at Monks Cross Drive, Monks Cross, behind Primark and ASDA. Monks Cross Drive is also home to the Pear Tree Farm and Aviva Offices. We have plenty of free parking with level access to make your visit as easy as possible. Our Relocation SALE is on now at Percy’s Lane so please drop in if you like a bargain. Towards the end of April we look forward to welcoming you to Herbert Todd House, Monks Cross Drive! n Visit www.htodd.co.uk

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Families, first time buyers, and investors have all been active in the sales side of the business: we have already registered hundreds of buyers in 2017.

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Castle Howard on 13th July to record an episode, and you could be amongst the group of locals having their antiques inspected by the team. If you'd like to be involved, visit www.bbc.co.uk/ antiquesroadshow to find out more. And hey, if you have an expensive heirloom in the loft, remember us when it comes to dishing out the dosh, eh?

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Ok we know that was a teeny tiny bit over the top but we are certified Persian rug lovers here at YLL. We just couldn’t wait to leave that beige life behind. Our MD just did up her whole house (it was stressful, for ALL of us) and there are at least five Persians in her glorious new home.

Persian rugs are incredibly versatile and we’re increasingly seeing them used all over the home. They feature in the kitchen as runners to bring colour to neutral and dark work surfaces, in the living room as a centre piece and even in bathrooms for comfort and style. The older they get, the better they look - a rare and precious attribute in today’s throw away society.

You’ll seldom find an interior blog that hasn't paid homage to the majestic Iranian works of art.

If, like us, you are a lover of Persian rugs, we have got some preeeeeeetty valuable information for you.

On 24th and 25th March, James of J Burnside Persian Rug Shop (our MD’s fave Persian rug dealer) is holding a huge exhibition and sale weekend at Wiggington Recreation Hall, Wiggington, York.

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Heriz • Made in the town of its namesake: This type PERSIAN RUG features a huge angular EXHIBITION medallion set against a AND SALE field of geometrically 24th - 25th March stylised floral forms.

11am - 5pm, Wiggington Typically seen in brick Recreation Hall red, burnt orange and occasionally deep blues with ivory.

The spring sale promises to offer high quality rugs and brilliantly low prices to make way for new stock.

James recommends that shoppers bring with them all Bidjar • AKA the Iron of their colour swatches, mood boards and inspiration Man- it’s one of the most densely knotted of all to find the perfect fit for their space.

The family business has run through three generations Persian carpets renowned of expertise, and they work closely with interior for its significant colours designers all over the country providing key pieces for of pale blue and purple. trendy wine bars in Manchester to country houses in It’s wool comes from mountain sheep.

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Their ethos goes like this: “A beautiful carpet is like a the fine painting, it holds the eye, its an investment which Ziegler • In 1870s (in Arak Persia) will retain its value as the years pass.”

Argh I’m away that weekend! We hear you cry. a Manchester company get this: J Burnside Persian Rug Shop is more than called Ziegler started a happy for you to book an appointment in its London workshop creating rugs warehouse where it stocks 1000s of carpets, rugs in pastel colours to suit and runners. OR you can have a specialist personal European taste. The service. Simply let them know your requirements and rug has inspired several they will bring a selection of rugs for you to view in Turkemenian tribes and is now produced in the your own home, obligation free, of course. north of Afghanistan.

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Men of York! The sun is shining again and there is a load of work to be done in the garden. But before you seek out your kneeler and the flowery apron you secretly like, check out this guide to manly garden tools Grrrrrr... etc.

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Overgrown tree? Dead wood in the garden? Already thinking about handy Halloween costume accessories? This cordless chainsaw, which runs on rechargeable batteries, is both lightweight and powerful. n £300 from www.stihl.com

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Introduced from Mexico in the early 1800s, and named after the Swiss botanist Jaques Denis Choisy, this aromatic, evergreen shrub is popular with gardeners thanks to its highly fragrant and abundant flowers.

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More commonly known as ‘Mexican Orange Blossom’ or ‘Mock Orange’ due to the resemblance of the flowers to that of the normal orange plant both in shape and scent, As the name suggests the plant is native to southern North America, from Arizona and south through to Mexico.

Choisya produces leathery, glossy green foliage and star shaped white flowers from late spring to summer.

As mentioned the flowers are highly fragrant but the foliage when crushed gives off a distinctive aroma to that of Basil. They are an easy to grow, low maintenance shrub, making them ideal for both the novice and experienced gardener.

Some popular varieties of Choisya are C. ternata which produces yellow-green, glossy leaves and a profusion of white flowers in April. If you want to give a splash of intense colour to your garden, C. ternata ‘Sundance’ has bright yellow foliage which will stand out in any garden to give a dramatic, colourful statement with showy white flowers from around May to June. Choisya dewitteana ‘Aztec Pearl’ produces narrow, glossy light green foliage with pink flower buds that open to white in the spring.

These shrubs generally prefer sun or part shade in well drained soils and can reach heights of anywhere between 1m (3ft 3") to 3m (9ft 9") dependent on the variety. They produce a rounded habit and are very hardy. In the right conditions Choisya can reach their full size,

but elsewhere they will benefit if sheltered from cold winds as this can damage the foliage and restrict the growth of the plant. They can also be grown in containers and moved under cover in the winter months for protection.

PRUNING Choisya do not require a lot of pruning, but to encourage a second flush of flowers in the autumn, deadhead flowers as soon as they start to drop their petals and cut back around half of the stems by about 12" once the flowers have faded. If you have any frost damaged stems these can be pruned back to where there is new growth but should only be done in the spring time.

firmly, adding a handful of bonemeal to the compost as you fill it in. Once planted water the plant thoroughly.

REAL HEART Big congratulations are due to the staff and customers of Deans Garden Centre in both York and Scarborough. Last year they raised a whopping £21,717.23 for their chosen charity, the British Heart Foundation, through various fundraising events, competitions, and concerts. The chosen charity of 2017 is the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, so get in touch with the team at Deans to find out how you can help. Call 400141

Choisya can be planted at any time of the year but they are normally at their best in early spring. Dig a hole as deep as the container the plant is in and twice the width and plant in

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There is no better indicator of the coming of spring than gorgeous flowers in full bloom. And hey, there is no better place to see that than at Poppleton Community Railway Nursery. The nursery is throwing open its doors on 25th March for a Spring Open Day, where flowers, plants, refreshments and gifts will be available, as well as plenty of Mothers Day inspiration. n Find out more by visiting www.poppletonrailwaynursery.co.uk

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I have a mature dwarf lavatera which last summer became smothered in brown spots on the under surface of the leaves. They are raised, slightly furrylooking, irregular and any size up to about 3mm diameter. Is this rust?

This sounds like lavatera leaf spot. This disease also attacks hollyhocks, known as hollyhock rust, and is now very common in Europe. It mainly attacks hollyhocks, but it can also occur in gardens on a number of malva species and also on lavatera and sidalceas.

The symptoms are raised orange-brown pustules that develop on stems, bracts, and particularly on the upper side of the leaf surface. The pustules gradually darken and, in severe attacks, the leaves shrivel and hang down on the stem. Sometimes, almost complete defloration may occur.

All of the pustules contain teliospores, only spore type they produce. These form early in the growing season, then germinate immediately and spread the disease to nearby plants. Spores produced later in the year do not germinate until the following spring, surviving the winter in the pustules produced on the lower leaves and stems.

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If you have a question for Chris, please email info@yourlocallink.co.uk. Call Chris on 766266. prevent new infection as later control is very difficult. Also cut off all the plants to ground level in autumn and remove the first new leaves in spring as a precaution against them becoming infected.

Fortnightly spraying with an approved rust fungicide from early spring onwards may be successful.

Wet all parts of the plant thoroughly as hollyhock leaves and stems are very hairy and difficult to penetrate.

Hope this helps!

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Please could you give me some advice on growing potatoes? I have just built some large raised beds in my garden and I am wondering which varieties to grow.

First you should prepare the soil in your raised beds by digging in some well-rotted manure. This should be done three to four weeks prior to planting. Choosing the potatoes you wish to grow is important, as there are three categories: earlies, mid-season, and main crop.

Most seed packaging will give you information about how the potatoes will cook for mash, boiled, roasting, salad, and chipping, etc.

Once you have bought your seed potato you should chit them in trays. Place tubers in a single layer in a tray in a cool, frost-free place, with moderate light – such as an unheated garage.

Sprouts form on the potatoes after a few weeks, and once the shoots reach 5cm (2”) the tuber can be chitted from February. Planting should be late March for earlies, or April for mid-season and late varieties.

If the weather is not suitable for planting tubers can be left to chit further. You can add a suitable fertilizer to your raised bed, Growmore, or fish blood and bone, which will provide them with everything they need throughout the growing season.

To plant potatoes, draw a drill about 10cm (4”) deep with a hoe and place the tubers with sprouts facing upwards in the drill, about 30cm (1') apart in a row, and 70cm (28”) between rows. Cover them with at least 7cm (3”) of soil. Rake the soil slightly to level and mark the rows. As the potato sprout grows, lift the soil up around it to form a ridge, as this will spot the potatoes from going green. The final height of the ridges should be 30cm (1').

Early potatoes are normally ready for lifting after 15 weeks, mid-season 18 weeks, and main crops about 20 weeks. There is nothing like a fresh potato, the on the same day they are picked. Best of luck!

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PEAS FRESH FROM THE POD TONY CHALCRAFT GIVES US THE LOWDOWN ON OUR GARDENS. Have you ever tasted peas fresh picked from the pod? Or do your peas come processed from the freezer?

Many gardeners shun growing peas believing it to be a fiddly process, preferring the convenience and cheapness of peas in a packet rather than from the pod. For me though, eating the first fresh peas is one of the highlights of early summer, making the effort of growing a crop well worthwhile.

I'LL HAVE A PEA, PLEASE I usually sow my first row of peas very late in March or early April in ground dried and warmed under a clear sheet of polythene. The seeds, these are dried peas if you haven’t grown them before, are set out in a shallow spade-wide excavation or ‘drill’, about five cm deep. Spacing between peas is also about five cm. I like a clear grid pattern, so that there are three or four lines across the drill depending on width. Once sown the

excavated soil is carefully placed back and gently tamped down with a flatheaded rake.

All being well young peas should emerge within three weeks. Any longer and they are almost certainly not going to germinate. The most common cause of failure is excessive wet, so I usually keep the polythene in place until the first shoots have appeared.

PROTECTION Once the peas are through, a piece of one metre high chicken wire secured on strong stakes is placed along one side of the row and plastic bird net strung from the top of it to form a kind of tent. The purpose of the wire netting is to enable the pea plants, which have tendrils, to cling and climb. The tent created by adding the plastic netting is to exclude wood pigeons. If these are not kept out they will almost certainly eat off the young plants.

Peas sown in early April should have full pods by the end of June or early July. Because I like peas, I sow several further batches at two week intervals up until about the end of May. This provides a succession of tender fresh peas to harvest through to mid-August. I’m careful to check the crops regularly and harvest any pods that are firm. Hard ‘bullet’ peas from swollen pods are definitely not a gourmet experience.

eaten before the peas swell. I do grow a few of these types which, in some ways, are even more worthwhile as they are expensive to buy. It’s also worth remembering that peas are one of the best vegetable crops to freeze. That way, even in the depths of winter, you can have the convenience of frozen peas, except they’ll be from the garden, not the supermarket.

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PEA-RIFFIC! When it comes to varieties my favourite has to be the old garden type Hurst Greenshaft. This produces plants about a metre tall with up to eleven peas in each pod. Because it’s not quite as hardy as some varieties it’s not usually sown until the end of April. For the earlier sowings I prefer another old favourite, Kelvedon Wonder, which produces a shorter plant, or the taller Douce Provence.

If you're getting busy in the garden this month, planting, reducing, and thinning, whatever you do... DON'T THROW YOUR LEFTOVERS AWAY! Creating Cooperative Communities are back with another sharing event on 1st April at St Mary's Church Hall in Haxby, 10.30 – 11.30am.

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spite her better Mum of two, Mya - de to try some fun judgement, has decided her two year old. cooking activities with What’s up guys, it’s crazy mum over here just deciding to share a little recipe that Shay and I made the other day. There are grown up parts and kid parts in this delicious and super easy Apple Flapjack recipe (I’m forever trying to slink fruit and veg into his diet).

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: • 1kg Apples (Peeled, cored and grated) • 200g oats • 70ml golden syrup • 150g butter • 40g sugar • pinch of salt • pinch of ground ginger • 8 inch cake tin WHAT TO DO: • The first part I did on my own: Pre heat the oven to 180°C Simmer the apple and sugar until soft. Add the butter and golden syrup and simmer for a further five minutes.

• Let the mixture cool down for ten minutes then add the oats, salt and ginger - at this point I let Shay mix

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up the ingredients in a plastic bowl.

• We then poured the mixture into a buttered cake tin and spread out evenly.

• The flapjack needed half an hour in the the oven, leave to cool completely before getting it out of the tin.

Voila!

The best thing about this recipe is that it’s quick, minimal mess and there’s not a raw egg in sight - Salmonella risk: Minimal!

Small change, big difference For York charity The York Group of the MS Society, formally known as the York Branch after its recent name change, is on the look out for volunteers.

Its aim is to provide support and assistance to people with MS in the York and surrounding areas and also to their family and friends.

Having recently held a Getting to Grips with MS Course for the recently diagnosed, it was discovered that there is a greater need to provide more social functions where people with MS can meet up. This will

The law on backless booster seats is changing again soon: Children under 4”1 and weighing less than 22kg mustn’t go in backless booster seats as experts believe

be the focus of the group for 2017.

If you can spare any time and would like to volunteer and support the branch’s work, call 758577 or email york@mssociety.org.uk Contact Support Officer Lucie Wake 07719 879832 Group Coordinator Tony Cardis 07851 708778 Friday cafe & Fundraising Jackie Chapman 01904 758577 #TurnMSaroundandSMile

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face? Or are you worried about a young person who could be? Contact PAPYRUS HOPELineUK for help. HOPELineUK is a confidential advice and support service run by PAPYRUS, the national charity dedicated to preventing young suicide. n Call: 0800 068 4141, text 07786 209 697, email pat@papyrus-uk.org.

Time to focus on York Charities THE AMBULANCE WISH FOUNDATION The Ambulance Wish Foundation's mission is to give every bed bound terminal patient the attention they deserve, so that they do not have to die without their final wishes not being fulfilled. We provide the ambulance and medical support to enable them to travel to their final wish, the foundation relies purely on donations & volunteers to purchase and run the ambulances. n To donate via text AWUK16 £5 (or whatever you can) to 70070 www.ambulancewishfoundation.org.uk YORK CARERS CENTRE Provides free support for unpaid carers of all ages who live or care for someone who lives in York. Staff can give advice and information over the phone or visit the carer at home.

We offer carers; a Carers Emergency Card; regular newsletters; social activities; employment, education and training

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We want to hear from people in York about their experiences of health and social care services including GPs, dentists, opticians, pharmacies, hospital services, care homes, home care services.

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BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION We are offering a free pick up service please call 01904678073 for it to be arranged. Volunteers are needed for a varity of roles. We are in need of a volunteer driver who will collect donations for us. They will be paid 45p per mile. n Tel: 01904 678073 - Email:Y03@bhf. org.uk - Web Site:www.bhf.org.uk MENCAP We have a set of values that are very important to us, which describe how we work. We are: • Positive about our work making a difference • Caring about supporting people with a learning disability • Trustworthy about giving the best possible experience • Challenging ofCentre unfairof Engagement 123 Golden Lane attitudes in society about learning disability London EC1Y 0RT 7454 0454 • Inclusive to all people withT: a020learning F: 020 7608 3254 disability n Tel: 01904 528250 www.mencap.org.uk

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In June 2017 Springfield Healthcare will open its flagship development, the highly anticipated Chocolate Works Care Village. Currently undergoing extensive renovation from its original use as the headquarters of Terry’s of York, the stunning Grade II listed building will centre around a fabulous glass-topped atrium beneath which will be found a thriving “outside in” market place incorporating coffee bar, pub, cinema, hairdresser, gym and spa suite.

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Kids, how was the most recent birthday party you attended? Same old cake and party games, maybe? Was the birthday boy or girl’s dad dressed up as a clown or something? BOR-ING! How about a party where you can do something you actually enjoy, such as going crazy with a tonne of LEGO? That is just what Minifigs & Bricks on Wigginton Road offer, in their special party room behind the LEGO shop. Enjoy LEGO games, win prizes, build the tallest tower you can, and add to a huge mosaic wall.

There are also party options to take home your ingenious LEGO creations, as well as having a professional photo-shoot with the big minifigures! If that all sounds like the best party ever, take this page of the magazine and throw it at your parents, screaming ‘Want! Now!’, and get them to call 690527.

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What better place to spend a fresh spring day than a gorgeous meadow by a river? However, if you think you'd have to trek out to the dales or the moors for such an experience, you're wrong – simply get to Rawcliffe Meadows.

The Friends of Rawcliffe Meadows in Clifton are inviting one and all to join them on 19th March for a session of cleaning, clearing, and caring for the site of special scientific interest. The day will see volunteers checking the saplings around the meadow, and also weeding wherever needs it. Should be fun, and you'll get to meet a great bunch of environmental warriors. n For more information, visit www.rawcliffemeadows. wordpress.com

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If you are over 55 and looking for a new and challenging hobby, why not look a little further than golf, bowls, and gardening? York social enterprise, Get Cycling, with help from City of York Council's iTravel, have launched the Easyriding Cycling Club for older people to have fun while getting great exercise. The club is very informal and features full support on all rides, and Get Cycling are even offering free bike loans, including specialised bikes with a companion rider if you have a disability.

The best way to find out more about the new group is to attend the Open Day at Get Cycling's base in Hospital Fields Road, 18th March, 2-4pm. You can bring along your own bike (if you have one) to have it checked

over, and enjoy some refreshments.

One week later on 25th March you can join the first ride, from Hospital Fields Road at 10.30am, along the off-road cycle track, to Naburn Community Hall. Once there, enjoy an indoor picnic, hang out with your new friends, and go crazy with pedal-powered Scalextric racing! Jim McGurn, Get Cycling's Chief Executive, sums up the club by saying that he's... “looking forward to a relaxing ride with new friends.” So to get yourself rolling, call 636812, or email office@getcycling.org.uk

Residential, Respite & day CaRe Home foR oldeR people Stop that quest for the fountain of eternal youth, and start your quest for fame! On 12th March The Grand Opera House is hosting open auditions for this year's Stage Experience production of... Fame - the Musical! The show follows the class of the New York City High School of Performing Arts, as they sing, dance, and act their way to fame and fortune. Young performers aged 10 to 21 will have the chance to work with a professional creative team and put on a full-scale musical in the theatre, during July and August. n If you, or someone you know, is interested in auditioning, email clareoconnor@theambassadors.com

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And... PUSH! If you’re a mum, you’ve probably heard someone say that to you before. Well prepare to hear it again, but this time in altogether more comfortable settings.

If you’re a parent with a young child and you are keen to get fit and healthy, City of York Council have just the idea, and it’s one that won’t require arranging childcare. Their popular Patents and Pram jogging sessions have returned, where you’ll learn to get fit while pushing along junior in his or her pram... safely. The next meetings will be on 2nd March, 10am, at Energise, and on 6th March, 5.30pm, at Beehive Nursery in Fulford. n To find out more, and to book your place, email hannah.higginson@york.gov.uk or call 553377.

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

This month it is World Book Day on the 2nd. Schools, libraries, and book shops will be making a big deal of this, whereas shoe shops, garden centres, and funeral directors probably won’t even mention it. But that is the nature of self promotion. Also, although it is ‘World’ Book Day, I’m not sure there will be huge celebrations in Cambodia, Yemen, or North Korea.

But hey, books...

Books are good. Let’s be honest; they’re not as good as telly, but they’re pretty good. Certainly my kids like them, and not a day goes by that I don’t hear “Daddy, can you read me this book?” to which I bark, “I’m busy!” and climb back up into the attic.

Lolz. That was a joke. In fact, we’re big on the ol’ reading round Mosley-Chalk manor, and both my

wife and I enjoy a regular sit-down read with the kids from one of their favourite books. However, as good for the sprogs as reading is, some of the books that they own and enjoy flipping through aren’t half nuts. In my day a healthy flick through the Argos catalogue was enough to quench my thirst for the written word, but today’s kids need not only narrative, but also bonkers and quite frankly illogical settings.

Here are few of theirs that have caught my eye: THE SEVEN SILLY EATERS. This is the story of a hippy couple who live in a cabin by a lake who seem incapable of using birth control. As a result they have seven children in quick succession, each only eating one specific thing. Picky kids, eh?

Anyway, the mum essentially

has a breakdown because of this, leading the kids to combine their favourite foods to make a cake for her.

As if that’s going to fix anything.

hated them even then. Essentially these are morality tales, but told from the point of view of an evil person. Mr Greedy has food issues and is forced to get thin, Mr Chatterbox is clearly insecure and is shamed into shutting up, and Mr Bump is punished for having some form of dyspraxia. Don’t even get me started on the patronisingly titled Little Miss books – the feminist in me rages at every one.

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DR SEUSS. For this I’m including the whole Seuss canon, so The Grinch, Green Eggs and Ham, The Cat in the Hat (which I rename to

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“MR CHATTERBOX IS CLEARLY INSECURE.” something else that rhymes with ‘cat’) etc. Why this guy has been celebrated as a great children’s author, I’ve genuinely no idea. Seuss has a copy-and-paste style which is easy to replicate. Behold: GRUMPY ONE HOWARD WAS ON HIS LAPTOP, TAPPING THE KEYS IN HIS FAVOURITE COFFEE SHOP. HE WROTE NASTY THINGS ABOUT STINKY OLD SEUSS, LIKE PULPING HIS BOOKS TO MAKE HORRID BOOK MOUSSE. HAVE A... I DON’T KNOW...

PENGUIN IN A BOWTIE SAY THAT, AND YOU’LL SELL MILLIONS OF BOOKS. DUMB. THE RECENT BOOKS OF JULIA DONALDSON. Don’t get me

What about you? Any of your kids’ books get on your nerves? If so, keep reading to them anyway, as it’s one of the best ways to bond. I can still hear my father’s voice now, as we sat down to read together. “Hot Wheels Loop-de-loop Adventure Set. £9.99. Ages 3 and up. This action play-set includes four Hot Wheels cars and 16 track pieces.”

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wrong, the Gruffalo and Room on the Broom are genius works of literature that deserve all the praise they get (including The Gruffalo’s Child, a meta revisiting of the first book, Back to the Future 2 style), but her more recent works are, well, pushing it. Superworm is about a worm without super powers, Zog is about a dragon who doesn’t want to do dragon things, and The Smartest Giant in Town is about a homeless giant who lets mice sleep in his shoes. No. It’s like Donaldson has a quota to fill from her publisher. “So Julia, what’s the new book about?” “Dunno. Have I done worms yet? No? A worm, then. Money please!”

WITH an estimated 35 million smartphones in the UK and usage of tablets increasingly overtaking PCs and laptops, our mobile communication devices are here to stay. However, the human eye wasn’t designed for these 21st century gadgets, so it’s important to use them in moderation.

The tiny lettering on smartphone screens can cause eye strain without appropriate spectacles or contact lenses. Reading glasses are often recommended for people over the age of 40 and today’s anti-stress and varifocal lenses can also help you to navigate those closely-packed lines of text.

Devices like the Kindle e-reader replicate the appearance of a traditional book to reduce eye fatigue and they’re designed to be held at arm’s length – a useful tip for any mobile device.

We recommend that you never spend more than 20 minutes looking at a portable device without giving your eyes a minute or two to re-focus elsewhere.

Also trying zooming in (by pinching two fingers on the screen and pulling them apart) whenever it’s possible to do so. Handheld gadgets can shrink their text to fit the available space, which can be impossible to read without pinching and zooming.

Modern devices can increasingly be operated by voice control interfaces such as Apple’s Siri or Microsoft’s Cortana, which can help reduce the amount of time spent looking at their small fonts.

We’d also recommend adjusting the brightness to a comfortable level, while sunscreens and anti-glare covers can prevent headaches being caused by reflections or bright sunlight. This latter issue may also be overcome by wearing sunglasses.

Mild eye strain caused by overuse of mobile devices can be reduced by using eye drops or trying to blink more frequently. Because people tend to stare intently at computer screens, they blink less often than during other activities, so that this can accelerate the onset of dry eyes, visual fatigue and result in smarting eyes.

To combat this, eye drop lubricants are available to aid comfort. For more advice on this issue, please contact VisionCare Optometry at www.wecare4your.vision and any recurring headaches or blurred vision should immediately be reported to us so that we can examine your eyes and identify possible causes. You can book your appointment on-line.

Did you know? The world’s first smartphone was launched in 1994, combining email and cellphone capabilities. It was called the IBM Simon, weighed over a pound and didn’t really catch on.

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You're a fantastic singer – we know, as we asked your rubber duck. But if blasting out a tune in the shower is just not enough for you any more, and you long to connect with other song and music lovers, give Musical Connections a try. Musical Connections is a small York charity, which works to bring people together through a shared love of music. You'll never be required to have any musical training to attend a weekly session, as all you need are bags of enthusiasm.

The weekly music and singing groups are for adults of all ages and abilities, with a wide range of musical styles covered, in sociable and relaxed settings. Endorsed by Age UK, Musical Connections is an uplifting and positive hour of fun. And don't just take our word for it, as independent research has found that community singing is an excellent way to maintain and improve mental and physical well-being. And, as some of the participants have said, “It’s the best hour of the week!” n To find out about the closest group to you, visit www.musicalconnections. org.uk or call 373011.

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Fancy a night out?

You do? Good. But before you grab your dancing shoes, grab your sleeping bag instead.

That is because, to help raise awareness of youth homelessness, you could be spending a night under the stars with nothing but cardboard boxes for shelter. Charity SASH, who work to combat young people having to resort to sleeping rough on the streets, are calling on you and your friends to join them for a sleep out at Tang Hall Community Centre on 10th March.

The idea of the night is to get people thinking about how hard some young people have it, and all the associated discomfort, cold, and danger they face from sleeping rough.

However, on the night there will be plenty of fun, with refreshments, live music, and also a Best Cardboard Shelter contest for the most inventive. Our advice: elevate from the ground and shield from draughts. If you would like to register for what will be a fun and thoughtprovoking night, as well as finding out about other ways SASH helps young people in need, visit www.sash-uk.org.uk or call 652043.

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LATTE. A friendly, outgoing girl,Latte came to the shelter as a stray so not much is known of her history. Latte loves her walks and meeting new people so an owner who loves long walks and lots of cuddles. n Call RSPCA York and District Branch on 654949 or visit www.rspca-yorkhome.org.uk

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Oaklands Care Home is located in the peaceful North Yorkshire village of Kirk Hammerton, close to York, Wetherby and Knaresborough. The home has a dedicated and specifically designed dementia unit called The Acorn Suite, with all bedrooms having en-suite facilities.

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Nothing beats the comfort of your own home, right? Well, quite possibly, wrong... especially after you spend some time at the The Durham Ox in Crayke. Set in the tranquil surroundings of the village on the edge of the Howardian Hills, the 300 year old gorgeous pub welcomes one and all to drink, feast, and also stay the night (or two, or seven!).

Family owned, and staffed by friendly, professional people, The Duham Ox prides itself in serving local craft ales and boasts a menu stocked with locally-sourced produce: meats, vegetables, fresh fish and seafood.

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DAYS FOR GIRLS 8th March 2017 York Minster is participating in a world wide ‘hands on’ project where volunteers make washable, easy to use, feminime hygiene kits for girls in developing countries.

Visit yorkminster.org/whatson/2017/03 to register and help out!

Mother’s day is on 26th March!

Featuring some fo your mums favourite catchphrases including: ‘if you go out with wet hair, you’ll catch a cold’ and ‘were you born in a barn’.

Firm favourites.

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HIMALAYAN BODY CLEANSE These bath salts turned my bathroom into my very own personal spa for an hour. The seaweed rose and lemon scent was refreshing and reminded me of a weekend away for pampering.

My skin felt soft, and smooth after my soak and my legs had an added shine.

The super salt is rich in vitamins and minerals and is described as ‘100% naturally cleansing for the body.’ Tested by Robyn. £7.99 for 1kg | www.westlabsalts.co.uk

Spring is a time for new beginnings. So don’t fret if your New Years resolutions took a turn for the worse, new begginings are a plenty. And we’ve sourced some of the latest detoxifying products on the market to let you know how we rate them.

SKINYOGA SANDALWOOD SAFFRON FACE MASK To make the mask I mixed one teaspoon of the powder, which comes in an adorable wooden box, with a few drops of hot water to make a thick paste.

I then left a thick layer of the mask on my skin for 15 minutes.

I then washed my face with warm water and let my face dry naturally. Once dry my skin texture was smoother, and my cheeks and forehead appeared brighter. I didn’t feel the need to moisturise my face after using the mask as it it felt like I already had. Tested by Robyn. £27 | www.naturallybetteryou.com

YES TO TOMATOES DETOXIFYING CHARCOAL PAPER MASK Sheet masks are hot right now. They’re much less messy than smearing product on yourself and they take most of the mess with them afterwards too.

I used the mask when my face felt greasy and there was visible blackheads.

I could tell it had done a good job of cleaning my face - there was not a single bit of make-up anywhere and my skin felt squeeky clean after use. The mask was also great for scaring my boyfriend maybe not the intended use? The mask makers take pride in the fact that it’s also 96% natural! Tested by Dani. £3.49 | www.boots.com

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Day one was super easy, I could still eat what I wanted, just cutting out processed foods.

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The sachets are so easy to use, you just add them to your juice and smoothies. By day three I felt bright and my stomach felt significantly less bloated. I would do the cleanse again before a big event to make me feel extra fresh. Tested by Krystal.

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Do you enjoy a good old fashioned night of dancing? Would you like to learn a few new moves? Do you enjoy supporting local and worthwhile charities? Well, if it’s a yes to all three, you need to quick-step down to Melodie Park on Wigginton Road on 18th March. Join Bluebird Care for an evening of ballroom dancing,

cha-cha-cha lessons, a raffle, and food.

All proceeds from the fun night will go to York Against Cancer to help them continue their sterling work, and it will also be a great opportunity to strut your funky stuff on the dance floor. n To find out more, and to buy tickets, visit Bluebird Care on Clifton Moor, or call 691992.

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LAMBS-A-LEAPING

It must be spring... Lambing Sunday is back!

Meet the new lambs at Askham Bryan College... with any luck. One weekend a year, Askham Bryan College Farm opens its doors to the public for a fun-packed lambing day, this year on 19th March. Offering a real family day out, Lambing Sunday lets animal lovers of all ages visit the new-born lambs and, if you are lucky, you might just get to see one being born. There are also a host of other exciting activities going on, and a local traders market, too. Bring a picnic or feast at the cafe on site. All in all, it is a great day out! n Visit www.askham-bryan.ac.uk

LIVING IN THE NORTH? Good. Then get to the Living North Live Fair Expect unique and inspiring room sets, accessories, and advice from the region’s premier interiors companies, as the fair returns to York Racecourse, 24th-26th March. As well as exciting garden design and a quality lifestyle shopping experience, Living North boasts a huge food hall; you are sure to find some quirky and tasty treats to indulge in! To add to some essential retail therapy, Living North are delighted to bring you top chefs from across the region and beyond to whip up some fantastic dishes for you to try at home as well as our now well established Living North Live Lounge. Phew. n Visit www.livingnorth.com

MOVING HOME? OR MOVING YOUR HOME? Get to the Yorkshire Motorhome & Accessory Show

Browse over 200 new and used motorhomes from a selection of over 20 national and local dealers, all at The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, 24th-26th March. Over 100 exhibitors will be present, so whether you’re shopping for a new vehicle, or planning to stock up on accessories for the forthcoming season, you can be sure to find what you need.

Once again there will also be an onsite ‘Experts Theatre’ for those looking to increase their knowledge of the hobby. Talks on offer will include what to look for when buying, how to manage your payload, and cooking on the road. Hot stuff. n To book, call 0844 5811240

YORK’S BEST KEPT SECRET...

...was meant to be a secret, at The Bar Convent

One of the most commonly heard phrases from new visitors to The Bar Convent is, “I’ve walked past here for years, but never been inside - it’s amazing!” That’s hardly surprising. The convent was designed to be hidden - the Sisters’ work could be punishable by death - so today this important part of York’s history often goes unnoticed. Visit today to see their state-of-the-art Exhibition, which 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. 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. Also find out about the guest house, highly rated café and garden, and the modern conference rooms. n Visit www.bar-convent.org.uk

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...at a Fine Art Fair. It’s The Duncombe Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair Some 35 dealers will selling a wide range of antiques and fine art, at the splendid stately home of Duncombe Park just outside Helmsley, 17th-18th March. The sale will include town and country furniture, porcelain, silver, antique and vintage jewellery, oriental rugs, antiquarian maps, prints and books, clocks, glass, lighting, mirrors, antique and contemporary paintings and sculpture, and many decorative items to suit any home from contemporary town house to a rustic cottage. Organised by Galloway Antiques Fairs. n Call 01423 522122.

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MURDER, MARGARET, & ME (17TH FEB - 4TH MAR) In the early sixties two national treasures were the creative force behind one of British cinema’s most successful franchises. But there’s an intriguing mystery behind the Miss Marple movies; they were almost never made. Agatha Christie didn’t want Margaret Rutherford to bring her most cherished creation to life. And Margaret Rutherford was mortified at the prospects of sullying her reputation with something as sordid as murder...

BLUE STOCKINGS (1ST -11TH MAR) Jessica Swale’s vibrant play follows four young women at Cambridge in 1896 through a tumultuous year. A vote will determine if they will be allowed to graduate and change the future of education for themselves and those who will follow.

THE KING & I (8TH-18TH MAR) East versus West makes for a dramatic, richly textured and ultimately uplifting tale of enormous fascination, staged by York Light Opera. It is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. The King is largely considered to be a barbarian by those in the West, and he seeks Anna’s assistance in changing his image, if not his ways.

MATHEW BOURNE’S EARLY ADVENTURE (24TH25TH MAR) Matthew Bourne returns to his roots in Early Adventures, a programme of hit pieces that launched the career of ‘Britain’s favourite choreographer’ and saw the birth of the style, wit and sheer entertainment that his company New Adventures brought to Swan Lake, The Car Man, Edward Scissorhands and Sleeping Beauty.

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE Visit www.jrtheatre.co.uk

STARS OF THE FUTURE (5TH MARCH)Talented young musicians and singers from the York musical theatre scene take over the stage and perform popular songs from the shows and some modern pop classics.

VIVA LA DANCE 2 (17TH-18TH MAR) A truly magnificent dance show with many forms of dance, full of fun, joy and excitement, presented by the Evelyn Witcombe School of Dance.

ANNIE (21ST-25TH MAR) First on Broadway in 1977 and winning the Tony Award for Best Musical, Annie includes such unforgettable and loved songs as It’s the Hard Knock Life, You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile, I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here and Tomorrow. Performed by York Musical Theatre Company.

YORK COMMUNITY CHOIR FESTIVAL 2017 (29TH MAR-1ST APR) Enjoy show tunes, standards, operetta, pop.... the list goes on. There is something for everyone as twenty community choirs of all shapes and sizes perform in five concerts. Join them to celebrate the joy of singing!

41 MONKGATE To book: 623568

SAUCY JACK & THE SPACE VIXONS (3RD-11TH MAR) Set in a futuristic cabaret bar, the music is loud, the characters are brazen and the atmosphere is hot...

Staged by Pick me Up Theatre.

PRIVATE PEACEFUL (14TH-18TH MARCH) GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM (22ND-26TH MARCH)

GRAND OPERA HOUSE To book: 0844 8713024.

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (27TH FEB - 4TH MAR) Winner of six Tony Awards, including best musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie is the delightful smash hit comedy set in New York in 1922. The show delivers a brilliant evening of madcap merriment and stars Strictly Come Dancing’s Joanne Clifton as the adorable Millie.

GIG GUIDE YORK BARBICAN 21 Marti Pellow 24 You Win Again 24 Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 25 Sam Bailey 26 Marc Almond 29 Amy MacDonald 31 10CC

THE BASEMENT 3 Basement Jazz Club 4 Open Mic Night 5 Burning Duck Comedy Club 7 Zach Lount 8 The Cleverest Theif WONDERLAND (6TH-11TH MAR) 9 Beth McCarthy Hailed by the New York Times as “inspirational”, Wonderland 10 Fatherson is an enchanting musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s 11 The Velma Celli Show Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, 13-15 Vincent Rive – A play ` with a huge heart, a medley of magic, and a whole lot of 16 Fleeting Quiz – Tarintino wonder. TV and West End star Wendi Peters will headline the 17 The Harringtons UK tour of Wonderland as Queen of Hearts alongside musical 18 John Otway theatre favourite Dave Willetts.

19 Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 22 Amber Arcades EVITA (28TH MAR-1ST 23 Say Owt Slam APR) 24-26 James Acaster Telling the story 28 Latter Days of Eva Peron, 30 Devon Sproule wife of former FIBBERS Argentine dictator 3 Part Time Miserables Juan Peron, Evita 4 The Guns N Roses Experience follows Eva’s journey from humble beginnings through to extraordinary wealth, power and iconic status which ultimately 6 The Sherlocks lead her to be heralded as the ‘spiritual leader of the nation’ by 10 Bonafide 11 Dub Pistols the Argentine people.

13 Mortiis ROCK OF AGES (7TH-15TH APRIL) The legendary Rock 18 Glass Caves of Ages returns to the Grand Opera House in a brand new 23 Sari Schorr & The Engine Room production, courtesy of York Stage Musicals, the hit producers 25 Sack Sabbath of Ghost, Hairspray and Sister Act. Get ready to back comb 31 Pura Vida your hair, dig out that ra-ra skirt and prepare to air-guitar the evening away. Fancy winning tickets? We’re giving some away BLACK SWAN FOLK CLUB 2 The Churchfitters on the Competition page.

9 Singers & Musicians Night 16 Jim Causley STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE, 23 Kieran Halpin SCARBOROUGH To book: 01723 370540.

30 Singers & Musicians Night DARE DEVIL RIDES TO JARAMA (2ND MARCH) The Story of Clem Beckett, sportsman, fighter, and anti-fascist, in a new play by Neil Gore. Combining a grand theatrical style and wit, with Spanish and political 1930s songs arranged by acclaimed folk musician John Kirkpatrick, the production aims to bring the full story of the Spanish War to life.

THE EMPTY NESTERS CLUB (13TH-18TH MARCH) If your children have left home and the nest is empty, this is the group for you! Vicky Barret will share her story of empty bedrooms, fresher’s flu, boyfriends, long goodbyes, motorway service stations, and trips to Ikea... and how she fought back to be the woman she is today: exhausted!

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EARLY MUSIC 4 The Willow Consort 6 Leveret 11 Scott Matthews 16 The Choral Pilgrimage 2017 21 European Union Baroque Orchestra 22 Sklamberg & The Shepherds 26 The Chimpanzees of Happytown 28 Steve Tilston & Jez Lowe

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A GREAT DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY!

Yorkshire’s biggest Homes, Gardens, Shopping, Food & Lifestyle Exhibition

L I V E 24th–26th March 2017 • York Racecourse To buy tickets in advance call 0191 261 8944 or visit www.livingnorth.com/events

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ONGOING EVENTS JORVIK EXHIBITIONS, across York. While the Viking Centre is transformed following the flooding of 2015, three new exhibitions will be installed in important sites across York. Jorvik: Life and Death will be hosted in The Kerrigan Room of York Theatre Royal, Jorvik: Home and Abroad will live in York St Mary’s, Coppergate, while Jorvik: Treasures and Belief can be viewed in The Undercroft of York Minster. Find out more at www.jorvik-viking-centre. co.uk UNTIL 7th JUNE MILITARY MENAGERIE, York Army Museum. The new installation explores the unique and exciting stories of animals who have served with the British Army, from horses and dogs, to deer and monkeys. Visit www.yorkarmymuseum.co.uk UNTIL MARCH WOLF HALL COMES TO YORK, Barley Hall. The Power & Glory exhibition is now home to some of the most beautiful costumes from the smash hit BBC series, Wolf Hall.

Experience the majesty of six of the costumes used in the series and make yourself at home. Visit www. barleyhall.co.uk/wolfhall UNTIL 5th MARCH SNOWDROP SPECTACULAR, Burton Agnes Hall. Every February, millions of hardy snowdrops push through the cold winter ground to create a magnificent ‘white carpet’ across the woodland floor at the Cunliffe-Listers’ Elizabethan family home. The snowdrop walk makes a truly memorable day out at the end of a long winter. Visit www. burtonagnes.com UNTIL 26th FEBRUARY HALF-TERM FAMILY FUN, RHS Harlow Carr, Harrogate. Become

a weather watcher this month and build a wind gauge, fly a wind sock, take the weather trail, and enjoy garden detective stories. Looks like you might be hoping for bad weather!

Visit www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr FEBRUARY HALF TERM, BENINGBROUGH HALL, 11am3.30pm. Get stuck in to a week of adventures for the first school holidays of the year, and see how the flowers you planted are growing in the new ha-ha walk. There will be two trails themed around finding your way with a map and compass one for younger visitors and a more challenging option for older children.

Eden from Stories Alive will also be there on 24th & 25th to entertain with a tale or two. And, y'know, you'll be at Beningbrough Hall for the day, which is pretty stunning. Call 01904 472027.

UNTIL 26th FEBRUARY 33RD JORVIK VIKING FESTIVAL, Across York. Vikings from all over the world will descend on our fair city for a week-long celebration of the last Viking King in York, Eric Bloodaxe. With an exciting programme of events inspired by this Norse monarch on offer, including living history encampments, talks, and of course dramatic combat performances, there is something for everyone. Visit www.jorvik-vikingfestival.co.uk

FEBRUARY 24th QUIZ NIGHT, The Half Moon, Strensall, 7.30pm. Join the quiz and help raise funds for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Call 07476 907499.

CAPTURING WHAT ROWNTREE MEANS TO YORK, Bedern Hall, 7.30 pm. From fast-paced production

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lines to summer days spent in Rowntree Park and the smell of chocolate lingering over the city, everyone in York has a connection to Rowntree. Find out more at this talk by Dr Bridget Morris, hosted by the York Gild of Freemen. Visit www. freemenofyork.com CEILIDH, Tramways Club, Mill Street, 7.30pm. Have a great night out while raising funds for St Nicks charity. Enjoy live music by FiddlersWreck, games, raffle, drinks, cakes and more! Visit www.stnicks. org.uk 25th-26th OPEN WEEKEND, Holgate Windmill, 11am-4pm. Wrap up warm and experience what life was like for the millers of old in York's spectacular windmill, located near the junction of Poppleton and Acomb roads. Parking is free along Acomb Road. Visit www. holgatewindmill.org MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION, Holy Trinity Church Hall, Heworth, 10am-5pm (4pm Sun). The Ebor Group Railway Modellers present a great weekend of displays, trade stands, demonstrations, a societies getting together.

25th SAVE A BABY'S LIFE, Huntington Methodist Church Hall, 10am. The Royal Lifesaving Society teaches you to cope in the unlikely event of a child stopping breathing and choking. To book, email linda.nelson2704@gmail. com 25th FEBRUARY-11th MARCH FAIRTRDE FORTNIGHT, The Spurriergate Centre. Special offers running throughout the fortnight. Call 629393.

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MARATHON, Harewood House, Leeds. The popular Half Marathon is back, this time with a 10K on offer too. Both routes take place within the Harewood Estate, and offer tough terrain, running off-road along muddy tracks, and forest trails. It won’t be easy but the amazing views over Yorkshire’s treasured historical house will make the challenge all the more rewarding, especially as it will go towards helping BHF fight heart disease. Visit www.bhf.org.uk/ harewood BLOSSOM AND BELLE BRIDAL TEA PARTY, Tithe Barn, Nether Poppleton,1-4pm. A wedding fair with a difference, supporting York against Cancer and York MS Society.

Blossom and Belle are a Couture fashion design studio on the outskirts of York, creating unique beautiful bridal, evening and ready to wear.

A select group of very high-end exhibitors will be there on the day with a wonderful vintage tea room

by Babaganoush Catering Company Ltd, and free fizz by Bubbles and Barley. There will be workshops from making your own buttonholes, to luxury lip balm favours, and hair and makeup demos by Alison Martin Hair and Makeup to make sure you get your look just right. To book, visit www.blossomandbellebridalteaparty. eventbrite.co.uk

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1st MARCH-5th NOVEMBER DEMOLITION AND RESTORATION, Treasurers House.

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delve deeper into the changes Frank Green made to the house and find out more about the lost houses of York. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ treasurershouseyork 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th TAPESTRY, CANVAS AND CREWELWORK MORNING CLASS, The Viking Loom. Master the craft arts with the helpful and knowledgeable tutors. Call 620587.

3rd KRIZZ GARRICK, Mecure York Fairfield Manor. A two-course dinner and a fantastically enjoyable musical tribute to the 1970s. To book, call 01904 521505.

WOMENS WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE, Acomb Methodist Church, 10.30am. Join the congregation in prayer. Email bafrodsham@talktalk.net

4th MARCH-5th NOVEMBER THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BENINGBROUGH: PEOPLE, PLACES AND PORTRAITS, Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens, Tuesday–Sunday, 10.30am– 5pm. Uncover intriguing stories of prosperity, loss and reinvention spanning 300 years, from Victorian families to RAF crews. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough 4th-5th ORCHID FESTIVAL, Burton Agnes Hall. Dramatic and creative displays of the vibrantly coloured exotic plants will fill the ground floor of this historic Elizabethan house. Visitors are invited to enjoy the floral spectacle, and choose competitively priced plants from the broadest - and rarest selection in the area. Additionally, orchid expert Ray Creek will be on hand to answer questions. Visit www. burtonagnes.com 5th OUR WOMAN IN MEGHALAYA, St Saviourgate Unitarian Chapel, 2-3pm. For Women’s International Week, enjoy a PowerPoint and slide presentation giving insights into this little-known and remote society.

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WEDDING FAYRE, Carlton Towers, 12noon-3pm. Over 40 of Yorkshire’s finest wedding suppliers will be there, and you can enjoy welcome drinks and canapes on arrival, as well as picking up a VIP bridal gift bag. Call 236345.

7th A VET'S LIFE, Heworth Without Community Centre, 10.30am.

Heworth Retired Men's Forum presents a talk from Willie Anderson.

Call 423277.

URBAN RIVER WALK, meeting by Blue Bridge, 9.30am. Join The River Foss Society for a long walk along the river to either Huntington or Haxby, returning by public transport, with optional lunch en route. Call 764702 or email bob.jowett1@btopenworld. com

8th OPEN EVENING, York College, 6-8pm. Explore your options in A Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, higher education and adult learning programmes. Tutors, students, and staff will be on hand to help you explore the college, its facilities, and what it has to offer. Call 770200.

9th AFTERNOON TEA, The Beechwood Close Hotel, 1.30pm.

Enjoy a fashion show from Get Ahead Hats, and help raise funds for York Against Cancer. To book, call 764466.

9th & 21st ILLUSTRATED TALKS, Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road. RSPB York welcomes two talks this month: 'Birds in a Cage' by Derek Niemann on the 9th, and 'Yorkshire's Bio-Diversity Hotspot – Askham Bog' by Alastair

Fitter on 21st. Visit www.rspb.org.uk/ groups/york

choking. Email linda.nelson2704@ gmail.com

10th MARCH-6th MAY DISH, Lotte Inch Gallery, Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm.

An exhibition co-curated by Chef Tom Kerridge, with plates, dishes, chargers, servers, platters and more, by an array of makers. Visit www. lotteinch.co.uk or call 848660.

16th-30th YORK LITERATURE FESTIVAL, across York. The huge and engaging arts and literature festival returns to the city with two weeks of varied events and performances. Highlights this year include appearances from Michael Palin, Mark Gatiss, Ann Widdecombe, Sue Perkins and Gervase Phinn. There will also be the usual blend of workshops and talks for aspiring writers and artists, as well as spoken word and poetry, music, comedy, cinema, and theatre. Phew!

Visit www.yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk

10th MURDER MYSTERY EVENING, Sandburn Hall. Enjoy a 1940s-themed murder mystery night entitled 'Dying to tell you...', complete with three course dinner and live actor entertainment. Visit www. sandburnhall.co.uk 11th ABOUT THE SEASONS, St Edward the Confessor, Dringhouses, 7.30pm.

A concert in music and words with The Occasion Choir, in aid of Age UK York. To book, call 701459.

12th ANTIQUE & COLLECTORS FAIR, Driffield Showground, 9am-3.30pm.

A fun day out with lots on offer, and a valuation table, 10am-1pm. Call 01377 254768.

17th-18th ST. PATRICK'S FESTIVAL, St.Sampson's Square. The York Irish Association are hosting their third annual St. Patrick's Festival, with live music, Irish dancing performances, Ceilidhs, face painting, food, drink and much more. Free entry and all welcome! Visit www.yorkirish.co.uk 17th-19th THE DUNCOMBE PARK ANTIQUES & FINE ART FAIR, Duncombe Park. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

14th GREAT FAMILY FUND TEA PARTY, York CVS Centre, Priory Street, 9am-1pm. York Family Fund will be selling cakes, buns, biscuits, and treats, tea and coffee. There will also be an opportunity to meet other charities who support families raising disabled children. Visit www. familyfund.org.uk/gfftp 15th ARCHAEOLOGY OF EXCREMENT, Friends Meeting House, Friargate, 7.30pm. YAYAS present a lecture by Dr Andrew ‘Bone’ Jones. Visit www.yayas.org.uk SAVE A BABY'S LIFE, Foxwood Community Centre, 7pm. The Royal Lifesaving Society provides free workshops to give anyone in contact with babies and young children the confidence to cope in an emergency such as stopping breathing and

17th PHOENIX PIANO TRIO, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 8pm. BMS York welcomes the musical ensemble for a concert. Visit www.bms-york.org.uk 18th-19th THE GREAT WETHERBY RACECOURSE ANTIQUES FAIR, Wetherby. A quality indoor and outdoor event. Call 01332 830444.

18th COME DANCING, Meloldie Park, Wigginton Road, from 6.30pm. Enjoy dancing lessons, a raffle, and music

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19th LAMBING SUNDAY, Askham Bryan College, 10am-4pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

19th THE UK WEDDING EVENT, York Racecourse. The biggest wedding fayre of the year in North Yorkshire.

Once again another bumper turnout is expected this time for the chance to see 100 top-class exhibitors. Visit www.theukweddingevent.co.uk

21st MARTI PELLOW, York Barbican.

Marti will perform a variety of material during the tour including Wet Wet Wet favourites, original material from throughout his solo career including new album tracks, along with a string of music theatre numbers. Call 0844 8542757.

Read our interview with Marti Pellow earlier in the magazine.

MONTE CARLO, Heworth Without Community Centre, 10.30am.

Heworth Retired Men's Forum presents a talk from Graham Reed.

Call 423277.

EUROPEAN UNION BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. Celebrating the 2017 European Day of Early Music, enjoy the timeless music of Handel and Bach, in a concert broadcast live

by BBC Radio 3. Call 658338.

24th-26th LIVING NORTH LIVE FAIR, York Racecourse. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

24th-26th YORKSHIRE MOTORHOME & ACCESSORY SHOW, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

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greatest oratorios. To book, call 01904 623568 or visit www. yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

26th MOTHER’S DAY, Beningbrough Hall & Treasurer's House, 10.30am5pm. Why not treat mum to Sunday lunch? Or get creative and make her something special in the free family art workshop. Call 472027.

8th-9th YORK HEALTH & HEALING FESTIVAL, York Racecourse, 10am5pm. Now in it's tenth year at the Racecourse, the festival saw a record number of visitors last year. Another wonderful group of exhibitors await, from masseurs, herbal experts, and craft stalls. Visit www. healthhealingfestivals.co.uk

MOTHER'S DAY LUNCH, York Racecourse. From parties of two to a large family do, why not celebrate Mother’s Day with a home-cooked lunch. Guests will also receive free Sunday access to Living North LIVE Spring Fair that day. To book, call 638971.

30th SAVE A BABY'S LIFE, Tang Hall Explore, 10.30am. The Royal Lifesaving Society provides free workshops to give anyone in contact with babies and young children the confidence to cope in an emergency such as stopping breathing and choking. Call 552655 or email tanghall@exploreyork.org.uk FASHION SHOW, Reading Rooms, Dunnington, 7pm. Dunnington Support Group are holding their annual pre-loved fashion show with something for everyone and all at bargain prices. You are welcome to bring your own wine, and all proceeds will be donated to York Against Cancer. Visit www. yorkagainstcancer.org.uk

31st 10CC, York Barbican, 7.30pm.

Among the most inventive and influential bands in the history of popular music, 10cc are one of the very few acts to have achieved commercial, critical and creative success in equal measure. Call 0844 8542757.

APRIL 1st ISRAEL IN EGYPT, York Minster, 7.30pm. York Musical Society, with Saint Michael’s Singers Coventry, perform one of Handel’s

1960s dancing. To book, call 521505.

1st 5000 YEARS OF GLASS, De Grey Lecture Theatre, York St John University, Lord Mayor’s Walk, 9.30am-4pm. YEDFAS present a day of special events, appraisals, and talks, including glass expert Andy McConnell. Visit www.yedfas. wordpress.com

1st ANTON & ERIN, York Barbican, 7.30pm. Join the nation’s favourite ballroom couple when they return with an exciting new show. Featuring dazzling new choreography, sparkling costumes and a sensational show band performing timeless music. Call 0844 8542757.

2nd ADVENTURE RACE, Ampleforth College. Take part in a gruelling race on both foot and mountain bike. Open to male and female solo participants, pairs, or mixewd pairs.

Visit www.openadventure.com 7th GENERATIONS APART, Mecure York Fairfield Manor. A two-course dinner and a fantastically enjoyable musical tribute to The Beatles and

8th JORVIK VIKING CENTRE REOPENS, Coppergate. The world-famous attraction will reopen after a multi-million pound reimagining following the devastating flooding in 2015. Enjoy a new ride experience with the sights, sounds and, of course, smells, of the VikingAge. There is updated historical interpretation, showcasing the cultural ‘melting pot’ of 10th-century York, and the latest cutting edge technology bringing the Viking period to life. Visit www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk

9th YORK ANNUAL WESTIE WALK, Knavesmire, 3pm. Owners are invited to bring their West Highland Terriers for a leisurely stroll around York Racecourse. Email vicsmith39@ btinternet.com 16th FAMILY EASTER EGG HUNT, York Cemetery, 11am. Enjoy a fun egg hunt. Remember to bring your own basket. Call 610578.

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Claim the streets in the name of St Leonards Hospice. This year the event is open to all - men, women, and children, so get your team together and paint the town neon! Ready, set, GLOW for St Leonard’s! Starting from York College, the route is a 6.5 mile circular route taking you across the Knavesmire, along the river Ouse and directly to the sights and sounds of York City Centre.

A team of friendly marshals will be on hand along the way to ensure everyone is safe and having a great time. Visit www. stleonardshospice.org.uk

EVERY DAY THE VIKINGS, York Dungeon. Battle and terrible tortures await you as the Vikings capture the city. Bearded, bold, and built like brick houses, they will take no prisoners in their quest to conquer York! Gulp. As you journey through The Dungeon, the performers will treat you to a very close encounter with Snore Short Sword, the Viking master weapon maker. He’ll introduce you to the most unpleasant of tortures, including viper pits, whipping, and the infamous blood eagle. All part of the thrilling entertainment line-up for you. What larks! Visit www.thedungeons.com/ york 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

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YORKWALK, from Museum Gardens Gates, daily at 10.30am and 2.15pm. Entertaining historical walks taking place every day, as well as specialist tours such as Richard III and Jewish Heritage. Visit www.yorkwalk. co.uk or call 01904 622303.

THROUGHOUT EACH WEEK CRAFTING CLASSES, The Viking Loom, Wigginton Lodge. Classes and workshops taking place several times a week, from quilt making to machine embroidery. Call 620587.

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

EVERY TUESDAY QUIZ NIGHT, Huntington Sports Club, 8.30pm. Call 01904 769138.

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

REVEALING YORK MINSTER’S UNDERCROFT, York Minster.

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

every Wednesday ECO-CRAFTERS CLUB, St Nicks Environment Centre, Rawdon Avenue, 1-3pm. Join a friendly bunch for crafts and a natter. The club has three sewing machines and materials for use by members. Call 01904 411821.

YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN'S Association, Hunmanby Community Centre, 2pm. Speakers cover a wide variety of subjects and the group holds informal meetings. Call 01273 892672.

YORK ARMY MUSEUM, Tower Street. The regimental museum of The Royal Dragoon Guards and The Yorkshire Regiment. Call 01904 731532.

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 01904 633276.

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 POWER & GLORY: YORK IN THE TIME OF HENRY VIII, Barley Hall, 10am-4pm. Discover the archaeology, first-hand accounts of life in the city and the effects that this greatest of Tudor monarchs had on life in York during his 38-year reign.

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

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

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EVERY WEEKEND LIVE MUSIC, Acorn Sports and Social Club, Dringhouses. Great live acts playing every weekend. Call 01904 330351.

1st MONDAY OF EACH MONTH COFFEE MORNING, Huntington Library, Garth Road, Huntington, 1am-12noon. The Friends of Huntington Library welcome all for a drink and a chat. Email friendsofhuntingtonlibrary@gmail. com 2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH WEDDING OPEN EVENINGS, The Grange Hotel, Clifton. Visit the gorgeous country house in the city and discover what it could offer your special day. Call 01904 644744.

YORK CARERS COFFEE MORNING, Spurriergate Centre, 10am-12noon. Have a cuppa, enjoy a chin wag. Call 629393.

2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH SUPPORT MEETING, Wigginton Recreation Hall, 7pm. Parkinson’s UK York branch meet every month for talks, fun, and the occasional quiz.

Call 0844 2253634.

3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH YORK AND DISTRICT GUILD OF WEAVERS, Spinners and Dyers, Yorkshire Farming Museum, Murton.

Visit www.yorks-guild-wsd.org.uk or call 01904 784274.

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

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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