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MARCH THIS WAY If in the last few days you’ve noticed that the weather has become warmer, the days sunnier, and the flowers have starting to bloom, you have us to thank for that. Seriously, if you believe that the coming of spring has anything to do with the planet’s axial tilt, you’re waaay off, professor.

The improving conditions, heralding the beginning of the brighter months, is all down to the arrival of the March issue of Your Local Link. True story.

The sound of this magazine hitting your doormat would have alerted nearby birds to immediately start laying eggs, while the playful whistle of the person who posted through acted like an alarm call for any hedgehogs still hibernating. You help as well: as you open the finely printed pages and ponder the huge wealth of local info and fun, your collective gasps actually help to clear the sky of wintry clouds,

making it sunnier. No, thank YOU. However, please don’t let the freshly returned sunshine distract you, nor the playful skip of new-born fawn in your garden snatch your attention away. After all, the March issue is still very much a useful and entertaining resource, designed to see you through the March madness happy and in one piece.

From the York Literature Festival to York Rocks Against Cancer, the events section is bursting at the seams with things to see and do, while our regular features will see you duly informed about the history of St Nicholas Fields and possibly slightly offended by our usual columnists. We do know how to pick ‘em. Have a great month, enjoy the mag, and we’ll see you in April (when we’ll probably claim responsibility for Easter or something).

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As I tip the contents of my handbag onto a freezing cold pavement somewhere near the Racecourse, I realise that there is only one New Year’s Resolution I should have made: to become more organised.

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There are Rainbows, Brownies, and Guides groups all offering opportunities for girls of different ages, and all in need of staff.

Unfortunately the Rainbows group, for girls aged four to seven, had to recently close for the time being, as the team couldn’t find the numbers required to staff and lead it. Hopefully, with your help, the group will be able to start again, and the other units will be bolstered. Even if you weren’t a Brownie or Guide yourself, volunteering for this well-established charity will look great on your CV and open you up to a whole new batch of friends and experiences. n To find out more, email 1strensallguides@gmail. com

ARE YOU AN ARTIST? If so, this opportunity could be for you. Artist group art& is searching for emerging artists, be they fresh out of art school, selftaught, or people wanting to get back on a creative path they may have wandered from years ago. Their RAW Talent programme encourages, inspires, and helps with the development and sale of work, and they have already seen many new recruits go on to make successful careers out of their art. n If you’d like to know more about the programme and the people behind it, visit artand. co.uk/applications/raw-graduates

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Quite a bright and productive month where jobs and finances are concerned with some very important choices being considered around the 11th, leading to a subtle change of career direction during the last week. It is only a subtle shift, but it would seem that some of your targets and ambitions are going through a gradual process of change, and instead of aiming for the moon, you’ll start aiming for the stars.

Nowhere is this more appropriate than in affairs of the heart, as you become aware of alternative pathways to those which you saw for yourself only a short while ago.

If there is some criticism from certain quarters, I think you should ignore it, and put it down to either petty mindedness or plain old fashioned envy.

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not helped by the interference of an older female, and the behaviour of a younger male could be the cause of some concern. Create some space!

On a professional level you seem to be very much in control and on top of the job. On a personal level, however, you may come in for some teasing and gentle criticism.

Don’t take the huff or get up tight.

It’s obvious that someone is trying to help you, and you could do worse than to listen to what is being suggested at this moment in time.

TAURUS 20TH APR - 20TH MAY A lightening of mood with the lengthening of the days! Some commitment being made in

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connection with exercise and health regimes. A gentle boost to your social life, especially around the 15th to the 19th when one particular event will demand some celebration.

Day to day finances are fine, but you’ll be concerned about long term nest eggs.

GEMINI 21ST MAY - 20TH JUNE Lovers and partners could annoy you slightly with their fickleness, but before complaining too much, take one step backwards and remind yourself upon which side your bread is buttered. Domestic harmony is

CANCER 21ST JUN - 22ND JUL You’ll be spending money to fill a need or fulfil an ambition. You have enough – but only just enough to do this, and there are those who will be concerned that you appear to be putting all your eggs in the same basket. In some ways, you are accepting a risk and are willing to gamble, and although it will pay off in the end, there’ll be tense moments

in between.

LEO 23RD JUL - 22ND AUG An emotionally up and down month, but the lows are not very low while the highs really are quite high. You will not always know what a lover or partner is thinking, which could well lead to feelings of insecurity, but there is still a vibrancy of excitement in the air. You’ll throw caution to the winds, which is exactly what you need to do.

Carpe Deum, and all that!

VIRGO 23RD AUG - 22ND SEPT Some dealings with beurocracy and

heart before their head and respond to offers, opportunities and (even improper) suggestions. Anything that can re-focus your thoughts away from some of your established routines will serve you well, and it could be a good time to turn your back on some unpleasant past memories.

LIBRA 23RD SEP - 22ND OCT

CAPRICORN 22ND DEC - 19TH JAN

Single Libran ladies are spoiled for choice when it comes to potential suitors, but be warned… You can have Tom, Dick or Harry, but not Tom AND Dick AND Harry! A nice time for all other Librans who are prepared to prioritise affairs of the heart, apart from older blokes who can enjoy Autumn, but will look like fools if they chase after Spring.

Buying someone a special (and appropriate) present will be problematical. It needn’t be and it shouldn’t be, but it WILL be! Legal aspects may need some attention mid-month, but there is nothing threatening here. Work routines become a bit more intense as the month wears on, and a hint of potential changes at work will not go down well.

SCORPIO 23RD OCT - 21ST NOV This month the Libran energy crosses into Scorpio, and yet it must be said that in all things romantic and sexual, you are in charge! Nevertheless, you could have some egg on your face if you go off half-cocked, chasing after rainbows, especially when much of what you are looking for is much closer to you than you might think.

SAGITTARIUS 22ND NOV-21ST DEC This could be a delightful month for anyone who is prepared to put their

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red tape, especially in the early days of the month. This affects males more than females. Financial outlook improving from the 11th onwards, and career girls do especially well.

Social events make life interesting around the 23rd, and new friends will turn out to be powerful future allies.

Last month we considered some of the legal issues that people needed to be aware of when buying a business.

In this column we’ll be looking at things from the other side of the table and set out what you need to bear in mind when selling a business...

AQUARIUS 20TH JAN - 18TH FEB A mixed bag of a month. Other peoples’ problems cause frustration at various times, and as usual, you’ll be the one charged with clearing up the mess. Some domestic upheaval is likely around the third week, especially if there are uninvited guests.

A brighter vibe during the last few days, when there could be news of a pregnancy or birth.

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Selling a business can be a complicated affair. There’s a lot to think about, including staff, premises, commercial contracts and keeping information confidential. It can also be quite an emotional process, particularly if you started the business yourself and have been running it for many years.

There are also the legal and tax perspectives to consider, depending on whether you are selling assets or shares if your business is a limited company.

This is why it is so important to get advice from a solicitor at the earliest opportunity to guide you through the process, give you peace of mind and prevent major difficulties later on.

Having well-drafted, comprehensive documents is key to a successful transaction. As mentioned last month, the initial points are set out in the Heads of Agreement. The main legal document covering the full obligations of buyer and seller is the Sale & Purchase Agreement.

The seller will be required to disclose detailed information about the business, including the staff, and will be required to give certain warranties and indemnities to the buyer. Put simply, these are promises which, if broken, can lead to the seller being sued by the buyer.

It is important to remember that confidentiality clauses can apply to a seller just as much as a person attempting to buy a business. After all, the potential buyer may well have disclosed sensitive financial details in order to demonstrate they are able to buy the business.

There is also the possibility that you will be asked to sign a ‘lockout’ agreement – which will mean you can’t hold discussions with other interested parties for a certain period – or that you will be required to abide by conditions preventing you from setting up in competition to your old business.

Last but by no means least there are important employment laws to consider. Staff will often be protected by the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, known as TUPE. This places significant obligations on the buyer of the business, but the seller will also be required to meet certain formalities. The seller would also be well-advised to ensure that the sale agreement gives them as much protection as possible in order to limit the risk of disputes after the sale has gone through.

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wood, tile, and more funky, abstract effects. This month the lovely staff invite one and all to join them on 24th S AT February for a special launch event of the new Amtico Spacia line, allowing you to view the range in the new dedicated stand. Pop along between 10am at 3pm to see the options available, chat to the experienced staff, and be inspired for your own new flooring venture. Both your feet, and your eyes, will thank you. n Discover more at www.styleflooringofyork. co.uk

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LEST WE FORGET The Tang Hall Local History Group, who often run great community involvement history projects and exhibitions, once again need your help and knowledge. The group is currently compiling a Roll of Honour of York and District men who were sadly killed while completing their National Service.

They would like to hear from people who might have lost family or friends in this way, to offer up some names to add to the collection. n If you think you could help them with this project, or would like to find out more about the group in general, call Ralph Peacock on 421656.

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YORK LIFE GIG OF THE MONTH

It’s nearly mother’s day

…and I’ve realised that I am my mother reincarnate.

HELLO OPERATOR WHERE: The Crescent WHEN: 29th March 2018 INFO: Local (and personal) favourites Hello Operator return for their first homecoming gig of 2018.

Expect your usual dose of ‘fuzzfuelled rock’ plus some unheard bangers - they’re deep in the midst of recording their debut album and there’s plenty of tracks to feast your ears on.

It’s late evening when mum and I hear a commotion outside. I run into the kitchen without turning the light on, to see what’s happening.

Naturally, mum is already there, in the pitch black - peering out nosily.

We rest our chins in our hands on the worktop to maintain a low profile while trading our best theories on what we imagine could be going on down the road.

This is one of the many traits I seem to have inherited from my mum.

We’re not nosy, just inquisitive.

While I’m proud to declare that I have a gritty hard working disposition - I’m also a martyr. If i’m working hard, god forbid anyone else isn't. Mum frequently grumbles about being the only one in the house who empties

the dishwasher, I, too, believe I am the only person in the house to empty the dishwasher - which is interesting because apparently my brother is sick of doing it too.

Like supernovas, our moods burn bright but never last very long. We’re terrible sulkers, and often struggle to stretch it out to a full day. This one’s good, because when I’m in the wrong, I can rest assured that though mum’s wrath is fierce, it’s also very short lived.

Mum’s brave and strong. I’ve watched her undergo surgery, change careers and take no crap from anyone in the last few years, not even the window cleaner when he tried to over charge her (silly guy - bet he lived to regret that).

She’s immaculate and energetic, there’s rarely a hair out of place or a minute wasted, I’m eagerly waiting to grow into this trait - this will be my peak.

I’ve also been blessed with the space to grow, be myself and make my own mistakes, mum doesn’t preach, or second guess my decisions - she lets me get on with it and backs me 100%.

I recently started seeing mum as a person as well as a parent. I can confess that I’ve had many ‘is-thisreally-happening’ moments.

Picking her up from a house party at 1am, which she adamantly refused to leave, was not something I thought I would ever get to see. Whilst sitting on the sofa doing my best impression of a wall flower, she hip thrusts across the room shouting: “come on Krissy dance with me - I’m putting Abba on” this would have once comfortably fitted into the category of things that will never happen in your life because mum is serious, all-knowing and wise.

Her lovely mate comes along and confesses: “I hope my kids look at me the way you look at your mum one day”. Which is endearing but also slightly off the mark, because I was actually just wondering if I could throw a blanket over her and carry her out of the door without anyone noticing. Probably not then.

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but she’s been a matriarch to be reckoned with. For that, this Mother’s Day, she get’s all of my awe, love and respect.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mums, who are also very normal people, doing fabulously embarrassing things and not regretting them, you’re the best!

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embarrassed my friends with graphic dance moves and a loose tongue, never had I thought for one second, that this trait had actually come from darling mum.

Embarrassing anecdotes aside, the best thing about my mum and I, is that while we can’t dance gracefully, we can deffo handle the hard times.

Things haven’t been great for us lately,

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Always on alert, happy to offer up information, good to have a gossip with, need I go on?

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GLUTE INSTA GIRLS Forever in awe of the time, commitment and work that these girls put into having the best bootys in the world. I respect you, I’m down for it and thanks for providing me with the workout inspo I so desperately need!

BEING CALLED SALTY Whenever I get annoyed at my boyfriend recently he’s taken to calling me salty. I am not salty I am self righteous.

ALSO everyone knows that food with loads of salt on tastes better. Case closed.

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MONEY MANAGEMENT I was full of money saving dreams at the start of the year, but it turns out it’s not half as fun when frugality is a neccessity rather than a choice.

TRAFFIC LIGHT RUSHERS If you go 45 in a 30 to make a traffic light on amber you’re a stain on society. You being on time is much less important than other animal/ children/people’s safety. Preach it.

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THIS MONTH:

ST NICHOLAS FIELDS

You might today know the area tucked away behind Lawrence Street as a nature reserve and environment centre, but the history of St Nicholas Fields is rather... well, colourful. We grab our time travelling wellies and wade in to the historical quagmire of the site.

NOWT THERE Lawrence Street has always been a major road, originally acting as the main Roman thoroughfare from the city to the Humber.

However, during Roman times the site that would one day be called St Nick's was neatly divided up into farming land, and stayed that way for centuries – even during the violent time of the Vikings. It wasn't until after the Norman Conquest that we see a major structure, and it was certainly an interesting one.

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According to records, the land was originally owned

by St. Mary's Abbey but was donated by the first Abbot for the building of a hospital, specifically for the treatment of leprosy. This must have happened sometime between 1088 and 1112, with the hospital being named for St Nicholas, and a large area of land around it being set out for agriculture and nursery gardens. Up to forty lepers could be cared for any one time, and the importance of the hospital was bolstered in 1142 with the building of St Nicholas Church on the site.

DODGY DEALINGS However, it wasn't as innocent as it seemed. In 1291 an inquiry was held to investigate the behaviour of the brother and sister monks who ran the place. It seems that due care was not being given to many of the patients, while some of the monks were using the hospital for trading, not bothering to wear their habits (that's a bad habit), and fraternising with the sisters. Crikey.

King Edward I heard of this and dispatched a new Chaplain, Robert le Graunt, to sort the problem out. Trading was banned, the wearing of habits was enforced, brothers and sisters were told not to share dormitories, and the saying of the Lord's Prayer became mandatory. Party pooper.

DECLINE It seems that by the 15th century the hospital was in decline. St Nicholas Church had become not just the hospital's private chapel, but also the local parish church. The hospital itself didn't survive Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries, and the final master of the institution bowed down to the chubby King's will in 1535.

From then on, the history of the site focusses on the church itself, but not in a good way. During the English Civil War a century later, the Royalists of York used St Nicholas's tall tower as look out point... which clearly didn't work out well. The Church was captured by invading Parliamentarians in 1644 and, during the following Siege of York, used by snipers to shoot at Royalists on Walmgate Bar. During the fighting the church was ruined beyond repair and dismantled after the war. In fact,

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you can still walk under the church's original entrance archway – it was installed in St Margaret's Church on Walmagte, which now houses the National Centre for Early Music.

WHAT A DUMP With the church gone, the entire site became a bit of a dump... literally. The city corporation realised that the natural clay in the area could be used for brick making, so several brickyards and kilns sprang up. These bricks were mostly used locally to create the 19th century houses along Lawrence Street, and the cramped terraces nearby, as well as the new housing development, Tang Hall, which was built to re-house people from the slums of the city centre like Hungate.

The brick works closed in the 1950s, at which point the site entered probably its darkest period, unpleasantly becoming the city dump – both for household refuse and dangerous industrial waste. Awful things like heavy metals and asbestos were dumped there, and in the summer the smell and fly infestation became so bad that local residents petitioned the council to close it. Dumping finally stopped there in 1974.

NEW LIFE In 1981 the council carried out a survey to see what could be built on the site, but due to the unstable ground and dangerous contaminants, the answer was nothing, nada, nope. However, in 1988 the York Natural Environment Trust was formed and began investigating how the area could be transformed into a nature reserve. The council backed the idea, and in 1994 they started to cap the ground with a thick layer of clay to contain all the nasty stuff below ground. Today St Nicholas Fields is leading the charge in making York a sustainable city, with informative talks and events, and city-wide recycling initiatives.

Interesting to think how York's greenest site all started because of leprosy. This city, eh?

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NOSY NEIGHBOURS Dear Daphne, My neighbours take delight in telling tales on my teenage children. Nothing goes unnoticed. When I get home from work it’s almost as if they’ve waited out to tell me what’s been happening, a majority of the time it’s about things I’ve said are ok for the kids to do. The last time the mum was outside she got quiet personal about my eldest. I’m happy with my children - I don’t pass comment on theirs (who have had the police round twice last year.)

I’d like them to mind their own business without causing a rift between us.

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of us are, in varying degrees.

Perhaps your neighbours are hoping that you are also having the sort of trouble that they are having with their own offspring. Maybe they wish they could trust leaving their kids home alone. Or maybe they’re just bored and don’t have much else to excite them throughout the day. Either way, don’t let it make you think that anything needs changing, and keep doing your own good job.

A good avoidance technique comes in the form of pretend phone calls as you walk to your front door.

Failing that, a little joke about how the next thing to happen to your kids will be the police coming round ey *wink wink*.

Dear Daphne, My long-term boyfriend split up with me nearly a year ago.

He was very kind about it and offered me support while I found my feet, which I took him up on. I thought I would be feeling much more independent and happy by now. The truth is that I miss him like crazy and can’t wait to see him when I know we’ve got the same social events to attend. I fantasise about us getting back together even though he’s made it clear that that’s not what he wants.

I feel exhausted after I’ve seen him from the temporary excitement. I just want to shake some sense into myself. How do I get over him?

Intense relationships are so hard to get over, and there’s no prescribed amount of time it takes to mend a broken heart. But it does sound like you’re putting yourself on this destructive path on purpose.

Did it occur to you that seeing him regularly is doing much more harm than good? The best way to get over someone (says every female magazine

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like ever, ever, ever) is to contact detox for a short period of time. Some people can remain friends with their ex’s but that comes after the healing (you know, the part you seem to be putting off). I’m talking no texts, no social media, no physical events until you’ve got your head around this. It’s going to get worse before it gets better, you’ve got a hefty acceptance phase to go through.

Give your mind some time to heal. You’ll get there.

THREE’S COMPANY Dear Daphne, I’ve been single for some time now and casually playing the field. Having the odd date here and there, nothing too serious. Before I knew it, I’d got myself into a situation.

I went on several dates with two different people, I quite liked both of them - but now things are hotting up and I have no idea who I like better out of the two, and they’re completely different people that I like for totally different reasons. I don’t want to carry on with both of them as I know that’s not fair - but I’m tempted to carry on to a point where I am sure of who I would rather be with. Is this fair?

Ughhhhh I don’t think so. Not really. It’s unfortunate that there’s not a stand out candidate for the position you hadn’t realised you were looking to fill. Ok first things first, have you tried flipping a coin. Seriously. Works most of the time.

Heads for one, Tails for the other. When that coin lands: you’ll know who you really want to see again. And look if you’re still not sure then maybe neither of them are going to be ‘The One.’ In the meantime it’s wise to avoid playing with their feelings by continuing with this Hunger Games-Esque version of dating you’ve got going on right now. I’d finish up on any dates you’ve got coming up and try your best to make a decision - someone always gets hurt in these situations, it could easily end up being all three of you.

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Yorkshire’s Jurassic World (@YorkMuseumTrust).

VESTABOARD. Letting your staff know something important is usually done via email, or via an internal memo. But imagine if you could just type a few words into your phone and have the message display on a large board right by them.

Vestaboard is a Split-flap display with classic stylings that connects wirelessly to an app on your phone.

Use it to show direct messages (like ‘You’re all fired’) or even random song lyrics and tweets. If you want to lessen the amount of time you have to interact with your employees, this could definitely help. n £1500 from www.vestaboard.com

Taking place at the Yorkshire Museum from 24th March, discover huge dinosaurs in this brand new major exhibition.

Ryedale Festival (@ryedalefestival).

The music and arts festival returns with two weeks of events in many splendid Ryedale venues.

York Literature Festival (@YorkLitFest) It’s back! If you like books, and the people who write ‘em, you’re in luck this month as the York Literature Festival returns.

York Against Cancer (@YorkAgainstCanc) Get details about the York Rocks Against Cancer concert, 24th March at The Grand Opera House.

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FORWARD LADIES The UK's premier destination for enterprising and career minded women. Visit www.forwardladies.com YORK BUSINESS NETWORKING 13th & 27th March, 8-10am, York Mecure Hotel. Visit www.4networking.biz NETWORK YORK Regular networking opportunities.

Visit www.network-york.co.uk THE MET CLUB NETWORKING Networking events running throughout Yorkshire.

Visit www.themetclub.co.uk YORK PROFFESIONALS Visits and networking meetings.

Visit www.york-professionals.co.uk VISIT YORK On-going events for local businesses and attractions.

Visit www.visityork.org WIRE (WOMEN IN RURAL ENTERPRISE) Meet first Tuesday of each month. Find event details at www.wireuk.org Guests most welcome.

YORK WOMEN IN BUSINESSES Events aimed at women in business.

Visit www.yorkwomeninbusiness. co.uk YORK EDITORS Networking for freelance editors and proofreaders.

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LADIES WHO... NETWORK For woman to network and hear inspirational business speeches.

Third Thursday of each month, The Grand Hotel. Visit www.ladies-who. co.uk ROTARY YOR A1 For gogetting business people based along the A1 corridor in Yorkshire. Visit www.rotaryyora1.org EBOR BNI YORK. A Chapter of Business Networking International.

They meet every Wednesday morning at the Beechwood Close Hotel. Visit www.bniyorkshirenorth. co.uk/yorkshire-north-ebor-bni(york) UNIVERSITY OF YORK CORPORATE TRAINING COURSES Courses return in September. To book visit www.york. ac.uk/shortcourses YORK CHAMBER EVENTS To book visit www.yorkchamber. co.uk Property Forum - 5th March The Grand Hotel and Spa Business Lunch - 7th March, 12noon-2pm Pavilion Hotel, 45 Main Street, Fulford Chamber Annual Dinner - 22nd March, 6.45-11pm National Railway Museum Pure Networking - 29th March, 7.30-9am.

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with Dan Tait What a difference a month makes; I was just commenting last month how York City seemed to be finally getting their act together with a timely unbeaten run over the New Year, but events off the field are now overshadowing everything at Bootham Crescent. A row over shares between chairman Jason McGill and the York City supporters trust which has been simmering for some time, has now spilled over into the public domain.

With the club holding a sizeable budget for the low level of football they now ply their trade at, it feels like it's win or bust as the season gets into the final throws.

A budget that includes specific coaches

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

for every area of the pitch (I don’t recall Dean Kiely having a goalkeeping coach in the mid-'90s) doesn’t seem to stop the goals against column getting larger by the week. A friend of mine said that they were trialling the controversial VAR at Bootham Crescent, but after a couple of replays they concluded that our defence was just rubbish. Back-to-back home fixtures against Boston United (Saturday 10th) and Southport (Saturday 17th) will no doubt offer a huge opportunity to cement their play-off place before Chorley finish March games at Bootham Crescent when they visit on Saturday 31st. ready for the next 100 years”; only to abandon it less than six hours later. I never found out who the 10,000 people were that they consulted.

That tweet may have been ill advised but former England hero Paul Gascoigne is churning out the gags on his social media account, the best one being “I went to the doctors and said Doctor I think I am addicted to Twitter. The Doctor said I’m sorry I am not following you”.

Oh, Leeds...

York City’s defence may have been a bit of a laughing stock at times this campaign, but nothing can beat the new Leeds United club badge for embarrassment. I don’t know what was worse, the badge itself or the tweet that went with “6 months of research, 10,000 people consulted,

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house.

Its not just Giggs getting an international football manager’s job, as Phil Neville was recently appointed the England Women’s National team boss despite an old social media faux pas hanging over his selection by the FA. The euphoria over his comments seemed to take centre stage over the other queries I had, like his lack of experience in the women’s game and success as a coach. That’s not to mention my lasting memory of his association with England being hauling down a Romanian player in the last minute of a game to concede a penalty that subsequently knocked us out of Euro 2000.

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IS YOUR CAR SPYING ON YOU? If you own a new car that was made in the past couple of years, the chances are it has some kind of internet connectivity.

Whereas you might enjoy these features to help you locate your car, unlock it with your phone, and even stream internet radio while driving, there is a growing concern about all the information your car could be collecting about you, and about who that data goes to. Pam Dixon of the World Privacy Forum thinks we should all be concerned. “Most people don’t realise how deeply ingrained their habits are,” she told the Washington Post. “Where we park our car on a regular basis can tell someone many things about us.” So hey, it might be worth asking your car maker who they share all you personal data with, just to be sure.

DJI MAVIC AIR. DJI recently announced their latest photography drone, and boy is it a good 'un. The Mavic Air folds down to fit in your pocket, but features a 4K camera on a three-axis gimbal, a range of 3km, speeds of up to 42mph, and Smart Gestures allowing you to control it with just your hands. LIKE A JEDI! Imagine the aerial shots we could take of Haxby with this baby. Breath taking. n £849 from www.dji.com

You live in York, therefore, across wider Yorkshire, you’re considered posh. Trust us – many members of the team come from ‘elsewhere’ in Yorkshire and confirmed the county-wide attitude to our fair city. However, it’s not hard to be considered a bit well-to-do when other parts of Yorkshire are really showing themselves up. Statistics revealed that the worst offenders in the UK for speeding live in West Yorkshire. In 2017 a staggering 143,000 speeding tickets were issued; more than double the amount of the second biggest offending county, Surrey, with 63,000. Oh, and West Yorkshire also clocked the highest speed in the UK, with one idiot hitting 160mph on a 70mph stretch of road. Meanwhile in York, we peer down our noses at ‘em and glide effortlessly down Blossom Street in our hybrid cars, munching on caviar. Apparently.

NINTENDO LABO. To be honest with you, this 'gadget' is actually a bunch of cardboard sheets you fold into various shapes.

However, when combined with the Nintendo Switch handheld gaming system, you can create a piano, a crawling robot, a fishing game, a motorcycle gamer controller... why, just about anything. This seems like a great way for kids to expand upon their Switch, so thumbs up all round. n Visit www.nintendo.co.uk OREGON SCIENTIFIC SMART GLOBE EXPLORER. This fun, very clever globe will help kids learn about the planet... by talking to them. By using the included smart pen they can touch anywhere on the globe and listen to a description of that place. It also has games, such as having to find countries quickly and identify capital cities. n £99.99 from www.oregonscientific.com/uk

MCLAREN REVEALS OUR NEXT COMPANY CAR Well, here’s hoping, anyway. Unveiled recently is the British hypercar maker’s latest brumbrum, the Senna. This car, which McLaren themselves describe as “brutal and unforgiving”, is a road-legal track car with... get this... 789 brake horse power. That’s a lot of horses. As well as reaching speeds in excess of 200mph, the hypercar weighs only 1189kg, and can reach 60mph in just 2.5 seconds! Crikey. For anyone wondering what to get us for our next birthday, erm... this? It’ll only set you back £750,000, which is about three quid each if everyone in York chips in. Go on. We luuuuuuurrrrrrrve you, y’know?

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We check out a gadget currently seeking funding on www.Kickstarter.com FITT 360. This thing you wear around your neck is actually a 360 camera.

Capturing images and video footage from all angles, it creates cool dome-effect files and panoramas. This could be a great hands-free camera, so back the project today.

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Pink Ceramic Rabbit £3.99 from HomeSense 7. Tropical Palm Square Box Of Safety Matches £3.95 from Dotcomgiftshop 8. Tropical Palm A6 Notebook from Dotcomgiftshop 9.

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LET’S GET PHYSICAL If I said to you I got very excited this week reading an article about Webrooming vs Showrooming, you might think to yourselves that Matt has definitely not been out enough this winter, and the lack of sunlight is clearly affecting his brain. And you would be right. But, the report by e-commerce agency PushON really struck a chord with me as it confirmed everything I believed about what customers want when they shop.

The key messages from the report were that it appears we are all happy to buy low cost products without really “getting to know them”: a simple picture and a price is often enough to get the sale BUT if we are looking at a considered purchase like a new washing machine, range cooker or 4K television, the majority of us (82 percent), “believed that in-store purchasing gave them more security when buying expensive items, as they could see what a product looks like before committing to a purchase.”

WHAT'S IN STORE This certainly echoes what we have experienced with our new showroom at Monks Cross: our customers are telling us they are very relieved to be able to come in and actually touch and try the products they are interested in before they buy. That’s a bit of a relief for me as it’s always a gamble setting up these things but gratifying to know we are useful to the local community and providing a service people really want.

We have a full range of products on display, from budget to show-stopper, all of which are powered up and ready to try. You can even cook on our hobs and ovens (as long as you share any scrummy food with us!).

Don’t forget we are now open seven days a week with a large free car park and easy access for all. Please pop in and get personal with our products very soon!

We hear from Mel Collier of JDL...

If you’re in the process of refurbishing your bathroom for the first time in a few years, you’ll notice one major thing – your colour choice has diminished to one… white!

Gone are the days when you could get a colourful bathroom suite, but that doesn’t mean your bathroom has to be dull or clinical. Here are my tips when choosing a colour.

ON TREND At the moment, the in-vogue colour for bathrooms is grey. There are some beautiful greys out there, ranging from a soft hint of grey, to deep anthracite, and when used in the right way they can look very boutique hotel and sophisticated.

The one thing I would say to people is that although it’s the trend at them moment, will it still be the case in five years time? If you want your bathroom to last, and not look dated, mix the grey up a bit – matt white sets it off perfectly and adds a warmth, or even (as a few of my customers have done) add a bit of sparkle on the walls to reflect the light and heighten the tone.

WARMTH By using brown tones, whether it is by introducing wood furniture or in the colour of the tiles, the whole space will immediately feel warm and welcoming. It gives you a luxurious feel and is the ideal colour palette if you spend a long time in the bathroom relaxing in a warm bubble bath.

VIBRANT If you like vibrancy, don’t be afraid to use a pop of strong colour on your walls. I have seen deep blue, red and even lime green all work really well. This immediately makes the space individual and lively, and gives a youthful appearance to any given room. If you’re scared of committing to colour on a wall, you can get an equally good result by going all white and using colour in your towels and accessories.

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The weather in March can be very changeable, from warm spring sunshine to heavy snow, often dictating what you can and can’t get on with in the garden. The timing on many of the monthly tasks really depends on how mild the weather is.

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Finish digging over empty borders; any late frosts will help break down heavy clay soils. This is a good time to apply a general purpose fertilizer to replace the nutrients washed away by winter rains. A good mulch of leaf mould, well rotted farm yard manure or any other organic matter, can be applied on established borders before any annual weeds start to appear. This also helps to seal any moisture.

TEA TIME March is also a good time to prune your Hybrid tea, Floribunda and Climbing roses. Start by removing any stems that have been damaged by the winter weather and also any badly positioned stems: those are ones that are pointing in the wrong direction or are going to rub on other stems, causing wounds and allowing in infection.

Reduce any remaining stems back by half, pruning just above an outward facing bud, with the cut sloping away from the bud.

Late flowering varieties of Clematis such as ‘The President’ and ‘Jackmanii’ can also be pruned now to prevent them from becoming woody. It also

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It’s time to start off summer flowering bulbs, such as Dahlia and Gladioli which can be put into pots and kept in a frost free place.

This gives them a good head start before planting them into the garden.

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If the weather is mild and favourable then the lawn could have its first cut towards the end of March.

Make sure that the blades are set high for the first couple of cuts.

Sow seeds of bedding plants, sweet peas and tomatoes in heated glasshouses or propagators.

Any seedlings you have sown earlier can be pricked out now, taking care to handle the seeds by the leaves not the stems. If mild, hardy annuals can be started off in pots or sown direct at the end of the month.

HANGING OUT If you have the space to keep plants heated you could opt to buy plug plants from your Garden Centre. This is a good way to start off Geranium, Impatiens and Begonia as the young plants could be put straight into hanging baskets to get them established better.

Don’t forget to check any plants over-wintering in there on a regular basis for signs of pest or disease.

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General pond maintenance can begin, such as raking dead leaves and other debris out of the water. Thin out and cut back any dead stems from your pond plants, and introduce new ones as well.

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I would love to plant a camellia in my garden. Could you please give me some tips on how to grow them?

Camellias are long-lived evergreen shrubs, often with large, rose-like flowers in late winter or early spring. Many are hardy and can be grown in any climate, although the flowers are susceptible to damage by hard frosts.

They can also be grown as wall shrubs sights exposed to morning sun should be avoided, a the sun’s warmth early in the day may damage buds or flowers that were frosted overnight. When planting a new camellia in your garden, or in a pot, the soil around the roots should be ericaceous as these plants dislike lime in the soil around the base.

Most benefit from formative pruning, since young plants often develop leggy shoots. Pruning when established can also encourage a denser growth habit. Prune young plants to shape, and to encourage bushy growth, reducing thin, leggy shoots by one or two buds, or by cutting them out entirely.

Established plants need minimal pruning, although the previous season’s growth can be cut back to just above the old wood. This pruning encourages a bushy, free-flowering habit. Dead head after flowering if the flowers persist on the plant and look unsightly. Pruning should be done in late spring, after all the flowers have fallen or been removed before growth buds break.

If the wind blows the flowers off the camellia bush. Pick them up and place them in a bowl of water. They float and stay beautiful looking for a few weeks, bringing some colour to a dull window ledge.

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Any 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.

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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.

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TONY CHALCRAFT GIVES US THE LOWDOWN ON OUR GARDENS. There’s an old tradition that for a good crop of early potatoes you should plant them on Good Friday. I’ve always been very sceptical about this.

It’s surely fanciful to expect a particular planting date to have any bearing on the success of a crop, especially one that roams around the calendar.

The earliest date Good Friday can be is 21st March (although Wikipedia tells me it will be 2160 before it’s that early again) and the latest 23rd April. That’s quite a number of days during which the weather, and planting conditions, can vary markedly.

This year Good Friday falls on 30th March.

That’s sooner than any year since 2008, but it might just be the right date to risk planting a few early potatoes. By early potatoes, of course, I mean spuds of fast growing varieties that are dug small and scrubbed for boiling or steaming.

CHIT CHAT I plant potatoes, whether earlies or later types, into soil that has previously been well cultivated and manured.

The seed potatoes, ideally ‘chitted’ (that is

pre-sprouted with a few sturdy shoots), are placed in holes dug with a trowel so the tops are seven to eight centimetres below soil level. Earlies can go quite close together – I space mine no more than 40 centimetres apart in the row.

Some gardeners make a palaver out of potato planting, undertaking extensive excavations and throwing up mountainous ridges. Providing the soil is in reasonable condition I’ve never been able to fathom the need for all this frenetic earth moving.

I leave ridging, or ‘earthing up’, until the potatoes have come through and are showing strong growth. It’s then a relatively easy job to mound soil on the young growth, especially if you use a draw hoe and work straddling the row rather than hacking from either side.

ROCKET MAN The early potato varieties I use are Rocket and Foremost. As mentioned last month, Rocket isn’t tops for flavour but, true to its name, is very quick to reach harvestable size. Foremost is tastier but will take a week or two longer to mature.

There are plenty of others to choose from: the Victorian variety Arran Pilot remains popular with many gardeners. Whichever early type is chosen, planting at the end of March should give potatoes

of a size worth digging by Midsummer Day. I say should, because early planting outdoors is a bit of a gamble. Ground conditions at the end of March may not be ideal, especially if your soil is heavy or wet. Seed potatoes plunged into saturated ground may struggle to grow, perhaps never really ‘getting going’. The other, bigger, risk is frost in April and early May. A frosty night can quickly blacken and destroy the top growth of potatoes. Although this will reshoot, the damage retards growth so that the tubers take longer to form and the crop is no longer ‘early’.

I’m not generally a gambling gardener, but Good Friday this year does seem about the right date to give some earlies a go. Success isn’t guaranteed, especially if you’re not ready to protect the young plants on nippy nights. But with a little care and a bit of good luck, potatoes planted this Easter should give you a harvest before June is out.

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By the time you read this I may or may not have had a baby. Well, not me personally, but rather my wife might have given birth to our fourth child. I haven't mentioned this pregnancy in the column all that much, as it just seems to have happened under the radar this time 'round. During previous pregnancies I'm pretty sure I was banging on about my wife's expanding uterus all the time, excitedly anticipating the due date like an eight year old waiting for his birthday. This time, however, we've sorta just let it happen.

That is not to say that we aren't excited to meet the wee fella (for 'tis a boy, dear readers), it's just that the previous weeks have been filled, occupied and coloured by distracting things that have taken my attention away from growing tummies. Christmas happened, as I'm sure you're all aware, yet ours was tainted by that awful flu that was doing the rounds. Every member of the family became ill, starting on Christmas Day evening and not really abating until mid-January.

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THE TRUE FLU By all the gods, it was terrible. I realised it was True Flu when the nightmares came. Yes, feeling completely empty and ill was bad, and having to spend a night in hospital with a very sick four year old was horrible, but for me the weird David Cronenberglike dreams were the worst part.

One night I dreamt I threw up my heart, woke up panicked, and began to search for it on my bedroom floor. Another night I dreamt I had coughed so hard my lungs had slipped down into my legs, so I had to breath

really deeply to stay alive. Festive fun indeed.

Meanwhile, my wife and I were very grateful to Netflix for finally streaming all ten seasons of Friends. It became our go-to show to watch while sitting in the living room, feeling devastated.

Despite the protests of the children (“Dis is not SpongeBob!”) we binged a few seasons while ill, and it really helped. But... isn't Ross awful? I haven't seen Friends in over a decade, but rewatching it all made me realise what a total mansplaining misogynist

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he is. It was quite eyeopening.

NORMALITY Yet, at time of writing, things have mostly returned to normal.

The four year old is back annoying his siblings and quaffing plate after plate of mashed potatoes, Bodger and Badger-style, yesterday I wore pants for the first time in three weeks, and my wife is no longer concerned about coughing the baby out early and staining the living room rug. The house is tidy, the heap of Christmas Day cardboard has finally been taken by the bin men, and every item of clothing we own has been washed at least twice. We're ready for the baby.

I will be assuming my regular, and very important, role which is to inflate the birthing pool when commanded to. This will be our third home birth in a pool, so I think I know what I'm doing, carefully balancing the mixer tap in the kitchen to get the right water temperature. My wife authorised me to buy a new hose this time, which is for the best as our current one has been tied around a post in the back garden for past three months, holding up the rotten fence. I'm assuming she won't want that going anywhere near the sterile environment of the birthing pool.

BABYMOON Once birthed, the baby and mamma will enter their 'babymoon' period, which is basically spending two weeks wrapped up in bed next to each other, in a quiet and darkened room. Y'know, womb-like and that. Meanwhile I'll be entertaining the other three – a simpler task now that the eldest two are hooked on Friends (“Daddy, we were on a break! Hah hah hah!”), and all the youngest wants to do is line up his toy vehicles and roar at me.

So, as I said, by the time your eyes grace these fine words, either the above scenario will be playing out for real, or rather one in which I nervously flinch for the electric pump every time my wife touches her bump and frowns. Wish me luck. And her. But mostly me.

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The traditional Fathers Day: a lie-in for dad, maybe breakfast in bed, followed by a fairly normal Sunday of lazing around the house and shouting at the telly. Sound familiar? Well, this Fathers Day (17th June, FYI) will definitely be different, and it's all thanks to York Against Cancer. The 17th will once again welcome the return of the R U Taking the P all-male 5K fun run, in which the chaps, and their sons, pound the pavements to raise funds for cancer care and prostate cancer research.

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M A R C H Want to experience the best of the best events this month?

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A HOME FROM HOME... ON WHEELS?

Find it all at the Yorkshire Motorhome and Accessory Show With over 250 new and used models on display, from a selection of over 30 national and local dealers, this is the best place in Yorkshire to peruse a variety of motorhome options. The show takes place at The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, from 23rd-25th March. And, if it’s accessories you’re after, you will be able to find everything you need to kit out your vehicle for the year ahead. As well as that, enjoy over 100 exhibitors, the opportunity to increase your hobby knowledge with informative seminars, and a free 20 minute manoeuvring course from The Caravan and Motorhome Club.n Call 0844 5811240

IT’S GREAT UP NORTH

Living North Live: Yorkshire’s Spring Fair is back!

As ever, you can expect unique and inspiring room sets, accessories and advice from the region’s premier interiors companies, as well as exciting garden design and a quality lifestyle shopping experience. Living North Live, hitting York Racecourse, 23rd-25th March, boasts the biggest food hall in both the North East and Yorkshire, so you are sure to find some quirky and tasty treats. 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 in the Living North LIVE Lounge.. n Call 620911.

WORDS, WORDS, WORDS...

You’ll get them in abundance at the York Literature festival A wide variety of authors, artists, book readings, talks and events will be taking place across various venues in York, 15th-26th March, as the York Literature Festival returns. The 2018 programme starts with a special joint-launch event celebrating York Writers. The York Centre for Writing will launch alongside the 2018 festival with a public event taking place at York St John University, and this year’s programme contains a specific strand of events looking at History and Historical Fiction.

Whether it is the creative accounts of historical events portrayed by popular historians, or the occupation of “history’s gaps” and untold narratives by the novelist, there is a variety of events to consider. n Visit www.yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk

‘TRAINING’ TO MAKE MODELS?

Get to the York Model Railway Show Pulling into York Racecourse 31st March-2nd April, the huge show is a must-see for all fans of railway modelling. Visit over 120 stands showcasing the best in British modelling enthusiasm, and soak up the detailed set-ups, buy parts for your next project, and chat to railway modelling experts to get insider tips. If that sounds quite exhausting, there will be onsite catering available on all three days and plenty of opportunities to hang out with your new friends – both human and really tiny trains. n Visit www.yorkshow.org.uk

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Run, play, laugh, and fight cancer: good day, that The annual all-male ‘R U Taking the P’ 5K run will take place on Fathers Day this year, 17th June. As well as taking part in the run, one and all are invited to enjoy a family fun day on Bishopthorpe Road – all to raise money for York Against Cancer in the battle to overcome Prostate Cancer. n Sign yourself up at www.yorkagainstcancer.org.uk/events

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ONGOING EVENTS UNTIL MARCH THE WITCH IS BACK, York Dungeon. Returning to The York Dungeon for a limited time is one of the most infamous women in Yorkshire’s history, Isabella Billington.

In January 1649 this wicked woman crucified her mother and burnt a calf and a cockerel as a sacrifice. Now she’s been captured, and awaits her fate. Step inside her cell, as you will be her last visitors, in this new show for 2018. But beware, Isabella is more than meets the eye. Is she innocent, or has she really made a pact with the devil? Visit www.thedungeons.com/ york

UNTIL 4th MARCH SNOWDROP SPECTACULAR, Burton Agnes Hall. Prepare to be enchanted by a spectacular display

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of snowdrops, which blanket the historic woodland walk around the stately home. The annual Snowdrop Spectacular see hundreds of thousands of hardy snowdrops push through the cold winter ground to create a magnificent ‘white carpet’ across the woodland. The Garden Shop and Gift Shop offer the new season’s stock for a perfect gift or treat, and visitors may also like to add to their own collection of snowdrops by choosing a Burton Agnes-propagated plant ready for spring blooming.

Visit www.burtonagnes.com UNTIL 8th MARCH TIM PEAKE’S SPACECRAFT, The National Railway Museum. The NRM is delighted to be hosting astronaut Tim Peake’s iconic spacecraft which transported him to and from the International Space Station two years ago. The Soyuz TMA-19M capsule, complete with equipped interior and re-entry char marks, allowing visitors to see the famous capsule in person. If that wasn’t enough, the museum will be hosting a series of Soyuz talks and activities discussing the historic piece of engineering that safely brought

Tim Peake back to Earth. And, during February half term (10th – 17th) a special ‘Mission Space’ programme of activities will take place. Visit www. nrm.org.uk

MARCH 1st KEW GARDENS THROUGH THE SEASONS, Sand Hutton and Claxton Village Hall, YO41 1LL, 7.30pm. The Gardening Club of Claxton, Sand Hutton & District present a talk by Pam Towler. Email erica.town2@gmail.com 2nd GENERATIONS APART, Mecure York Fairfield Manor. ‘Come together’ and enjoy this fantastic Beatles tribute plus more music for the swinging ‘60s. Call 0844 8159038.

THE CHIMERA ENSEMBLE, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 7.30pm. Ranging soundscapes and fiery works make up Chimera’s

first concert of the new year. To book, call 322439.

3rd-4th ORCHID FESTIVAL, Burton Agnes Hall. The Burton Agnes Orchid Festival is a celebration of the beauty and diversity of orchids. There will be magnificent displays of vibrantly coloured and gently fragrant flowers, and expert advice available. Visit www. burtonagnes.com 3rd OPENING NEW DOORS, Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church, 10am-4pm. Celebrate the Opening New Doors development at the church, with refreshments, a service at 2pm, and a peek behind the scenes. Email coxrosie2@gmail.com FUNDRAISING TABLE TOP SALE, Poppleton Community Centre, 10am2pm. Friends of Poppleton Library host a sale to raise funds to improve the library. Call 07732 645004.

OPEN MORNING, Pocklington School. Prospective parents and their children are very welcome to visit the school to meet staff and pupils, and to discover what the school has to offer.

To book, call 01759 321200.

4th & 25th SENIOR CYCLE RIDES, Get Cycling, Hospital Fields Road, from 10am. Join Get Cycling for a bike ride designed especially for older people. Mechanics are on hand for bike check-ups, and you can even borrow a bike. Call 636812.

6th & 20th MORNING TALKS, Heworth Without Community Centre, 10.30am. Heworth Retured Men’s Forum welcome two new speakers: Stephen Parker from Drax Power Station on the 6th, and Trevor Julian of York Civic Trust on the 20th.

Call 423277.

9th SASH SLEEPOUT, Tang Hall Community Centre, 7.30pm (until the following morning). Join the SASH Sleepout 2018 and help raise vital funds and awareness of services supporting local young people facing homelessness. You’ll spend the night in the grounds of the community centre with just sleeping bags, cardboard and plastic for protection. Email ruth. fawcett@sash-uk.org.uk 10th CIRCULAR WALK, Blacksmith’s Arms, Farlington, meeting at 9.30am. Join the River Foss Society

11th MOTHER’S DAY AT TYKES, Sandburn Hall. Show Mum just how special she is this Mother’s day and book a table for the entire family at Tykes restaurant. Call 469922.

13th VISIT TO ALLIED AIR FORCES MUSEUM, Elvington. Join Heworth Retired Men’s Forum for a fascinating outing. Booking essential.

Call 423277.

DISCOVERING DINOSAURS IN BRITAIN: THE ORIGINAL DINOMANIA!, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. The Yorkshire Philosophical Society present a lecture for British Science Week by Dean Lomax, Palaeontologist. Call 656713.

14th UNIVERSITY CHOIR & ROYAL NORTHERN SINFONIA, York Minster, 7.30pm. The University of York Choir is joined by the renowned Royal Northern Sinfonia for Mozart’s Requiem, written under mysterious circumstances and left unfinished when he died. Haydn’s sparkling ‘Maria Theresa’ Mass is full of vitality, showing he could still surprise and delight his audience even late in life. A fitting programme for the magnificent surroundings of York Minster! Call 322439

ALISTAIR ANDERSON & NORTHLANDS, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. Alistair Anderson is an internationally acclaimed master of the English concertina and Northumbrian pipes. Call 658338.

16th CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, 8pm. BMS York present a performance by pianist Vitaly Pisarenko. Visit www.bms-york. org.uk

15th-26th YORK LITERATURE FESTIVAL, across York. A wide variety of authors, artists, book readings, talks and events will be taking place across various venues in York, as the York Literature Festival returns.

The 2018 programme starts with a special joint-launch event celebrating York Writers. The York Centre for Writing will launch alongside the 2018 festival with a public event taking place at York St John University, and this year’s programme contains a specific strand of events looking at History and Historical Fiction. Whether it is the creative accounts of historical events portrayed by popular historians, or the occupation of “history’s gaps” and untold narratives by the novelist, there is a variety of events to consider. Visit www.yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk

17th-18th THE GREAT ANTIQUES & VINTAGE FAIR, Wetherby Racecourse. A quality indoor and outdoor event. This great fair is set in the fabulous Bramham Hall Exhibition Centre and Millenium Grandstand with numerous outside pitches. Call 01332 830444.

16th-17th ST PATRICK’S WEEKEND FESTIVAL 2018, St. Sampson’s Square. The activities are all about celebrating and continuing to bring an understanding of Irish tradition and culture to York, bringing fun and enjoyment to the city for people of all ages who have an interest in Irish culture. Visit www.yorkirish.co.uk

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for a walk from Farlington via Whenby.

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18th THE UK WEDDING EVENT, York Racecourse. The biggest wedding fayre of the year in North Yorkshire.

Over a thousand visitors attended the last show, and once again another bumper turnout is expected this time for the chance to see 100 top-class exhibitors to inspire your special day.

Visit www.theukweddingevent.co.uk 21st WEDDING SHOWCASE EVENING, Mecure York Fairfield Manor, 4-8pm. Enjoy a relaxed opportunity to look around the hotel and its grounds, speak to one of the wedding team about your plans and meet other brides to swap ideas over tasty canapés. Call 0844 8159038.

23rd-25th LIVING NORTH LIVE: YORKSHIRE’S SPRING FAIR, York Racecourse. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

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23rd-25th THE YORKSHIRE MOTORHOME & ACCESSORY SHOW, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

23rd FUNDRAISING QUIZ NIGHT, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, 7.30pm. Alan Dedicoat (the BBC’s Voice of the Balls) hosts a quiz to help raise funds for York Hospital Radio.

To book you or your team in, email studio@yorkhospitalradio.com or by call 628800.

24th BACH ST. MATTHEW PASSION, York Minster, 7.30pm. York Musical Society choir and orchestra, plus senior choristers of York Minster and six soloists, create Bach’s stunning musical effect. To book, call 623568 or visit www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

EASTER FAIR, Huntington Methodist Church, 10am-1.30pm.

Refreshments, including lunches, and various stalls for cakes, crafts, books and bric-a-brac. Email christine. harrison42@yahoo.co.uk

31st MARCH-2nd APRIL YORK MODEL RAILWAY SHOW, York Racecourse. Over 120 stands showcasing the best in British model modelling enthusiasm. See set-ups, buy, sell, and chat to railway modelling experts. Visit www.yorkshow.org.uk

EASTER EGG HUNT, Dunnington Reading Rooms, 9am-12noon. Enjoy a traditional eg hunt, with games and a big breakfast. Visit www. dunningtonfayre.org.uk

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FRESH, York Theatre Royal. Yorkshire Dance’s annual showcase of the region’s most talented young dancers.

This year, 20 companies will perform to an audience of over 800 people.

As well as the performances at York Theatre Royal, there will be a Fringe performance at De Grey Rooms. Call 623568.

26th-27th MARCH DANCE CAMPS. Dancers aged 5 to 12 can join in with Derwent Danceworks for a day of fun and movements. Knavesmire Primary School on the 26th, and Thorganby Village Hall on the 27th. Also, there will be a Teens Choreography Day on the 28th. Call 07985 687807.

27th A SHEEP IS A SHEEP, IS A SHEEP…. OR IS IT? SHEEP IN ALL THEIR WONDERFUL VARIETY, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. The Yorkshire Philosophical Society present a lecture a lecture by Professor Agnes Winter, University of Liverpool. Call 656713.

30th MARCH-8th APRIL EASTER TRAIL, Burton Agnes Hall. children are invited to take part in an Easter trail around the magnificent grounds of the Hall, solving clues while exploring the extensive gardens. Once the conundrum has been solved, every child will receive an Easter treat.

Also enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt on 1st2nd April. Visit www.burtonagnes.com 30th OPENING DAY 2018, Newby Hall. The gardens, adventure playground, dollshouse exhibition, The Bear House, miniature train and hall will all be open for you to explore and enjoy. Visit www.newbyhall.com

1st-2nd EASTER FAMILY FUN DAYS, Newby Hall. There are lots of activities for the whole family, courtesy of the wonderful characters from Make a Wish Events. Meet the Easter Bunny and his friends as you solve clues through the woodland walk… there may even be chocolate at the end of it! Visit www.newbyhall.com 2nd EASTER FUN DAY, Sandburn Hall, 11am-3pm. Enjoy a day of fun for all the family, with a bouncy castle, face painting, an Easter Egg Hunt, lamb petting, fun crafts, and a hog roast. Call 469922.

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7th SEED SHARING EVENT, Wigginton Methodist Church. Creating Cooperative Communities host their latest sharing event, for people to bring, swap and chat. Call 760659.

BOOK NOW! MACMILLAN CANCER ‘HOPES & DREAMS’ CHARITY BALL 2018, York Racecourse.

Book your tickets now for the ball on 9th June. Call 07733 833710.

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

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DICK IS BACK, York Dungeon. Dick Turpin, the infamous 18th century highwayman, will return to York in an exciting new show. Visitors will be encouraged to hold on tight to their belongings while they take a seat in the carriage and travel along the York Road, where rumour has it the most notorious York villain has returned.

Featuring new gags and special effects, visitors will learn all about Dick Turpin’s crimes and how he treated his victims.

Visit www.thedungeons.com/york YORKWALK, from Museum Gardens Gates, daily at 10.30am and 2.15pm.

Entertaining historical walks taking place every day, as well as specialist tours such as Richard III and Jewish Heritage. Visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk or call 07970 848709.

HIDDEN MINSTER, York Minster, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, 11am. Take a journey above the roof tops and explore York Minster’s hidden architectural gems of the Mason’s Loft and Chapter House roof.

Visit www.yorkminster.org or call 0844 9390011 FREE PUBLIC LECTURES, University of York. Throughout the year the University hosts hundreds of free lectures on a variety of subjects.

Visit www.york.ac.uk/events NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY, Pickering. See 24 miles of Yorkshire’s amazing scenery aboard

classic trains and during fun activities.

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REGULAR EVENTS EVERY MONDAY YORK SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB, English Martyrs’ Church Hall, Dalton Terrace, 7.30-10pm. All are welcome; no partner or experience needed. Email ruthpotter@live.co.uk EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY MUSICAL CONNECTIONS, Across York. Regular music and singing classes fro adults of all abilities. For details of venues and times, call 01904 373011.

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.

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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.

Call 0844 5678666.

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

EVERY MONDAY DANCE NIGHT, Dunnington Sports Club, 7-8.30pm. Ballroom and Latin, with beginners’ classes. Call 07914 941268.

EVERY WEDNESDAY ECOCRAFTERS 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.

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.

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YOURCAFE, Tang Hall Community Centre, 11am-2pm. yourcafe offers the opportunity to make new friends and enjoy a communal feast or bite to eat, made from would-be-waste-food.

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

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What’s happening at 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 YORK CARERS COFFEE MORNING, Spurriergate Centre, 10am-12noon. Have a cuppa, enjoy a chin wag. Call 01904 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 WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH YORK ME COMMUNITY COFFEE CLUB, Novotel, Fishergate.

Open to anyone with ME, or their friends and families. They also have a Coffee Club on the 1st Monday of each month at the Bar Convent Email bill@York-ME-Community.org 1st & 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH BEYOND MONOPOLY, The Bar Convent, 10am-9pm. Join the club in playing an array of board games, both modern and classic. Visit www.bmyork.wordpress.com 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH YORK AND DISTRICT GUILD OF WEAVERS, Spinners and Dyers, Yorkshire Farming Museum, Murton. Visit www.yorks-guild-wsd. org.uk or call 07811 393123.

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

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The National Trust in York TREASURER’S HOUSE Call 01904 624247 15TH & 16TH MARCH, 11.15AM – 4PM FRANK GREEN’S SPECIAL ‘BY APPOINTMENT’ TOURS Join a small group and learn more about Frank Green and his special gift of Treasurer’s House to the National Trust.

30TH MARCH-2ND APRIL, 11AM – 4PM CADBURY’S EASTER TRAIL Hop around the house and see if you can find the Easter Bunny’s secret stash of chocolate. £1.50 per trail.

GODDARDS HOUSE AND GARDEN Call 01904 771930 1ST MARCH-4TH NOVEMBER A DAUGHTER’S VIEW New displays and events through the year telling Betty Terry’s story of growing up at Goddards, giving a daughter’s view of the Terry home and man behind the chocolate business and his family.

BENINGBROUGH HALL, GALLERY & GARDENS Call 01904 472027 3RD MARCH-4TH NOVEMBER MAKING HER MARK: CELEBRATING CREATIVE WOMEN A new exhibition in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery showcasing diverse portraits of influential women who have made an outstanding contribution to art and culture.

30TH MARCH - 2ND APRIL, 10.30AM - 4.30PM CADBURY’S EASTER TRAIL Explore new beginnings this spring time on the new trail around the garden to win a Cadbury chocolate prize. £2 per trail sheet.

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SWAN INK The Fulford Arms SWING GROWERS Fibbers

8 MARCH BROOM BEZZUMS Black Swan Folk Club BETH NEILSON CHAPMAN Pocklington Arts Centre WOMEN MAKE A NOISE The Basement, City Screen

BIG IAN - A NIGHT TO REMEMBER York Barbican

SCOTT BRADLEE’S POSTMODERN JUKEBOX York Barbican

OPEN MIC NIGHT The Basement, City Screen

RICHARD DAWSON + CHARLIE PARR The Crescent

THE AFTER HOURS QUINTET Eagle & Child GYPSY JAZZ The Nook

4 MARCH CATHOLIC ACTION Fulford Arms WILSON AND WAKEMAN The Basement, City Screen HOLIDING ABSENCE Key Club, Merrion St. Leeds

6 MARCH FICKLE FRIENDS Fibbers

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10 MARCH KING NO-ONE Fibbers THE TOM TOWNSEND BAND The Basement, City Screen

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BEAT AND THE BEAR Eagle & Child

HAARM The Basement, City Screen

ELECTROSWING DJ SET The Nook

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THE FAMILY The Fulford Arms

SARAH DARLING The Basement, City Screen

MOSTLY AUTUMN The Crescent

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OUR HOLLOW OUR HOME Key Club, Merrion St. Leeds

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BARLUATH National Centre for Early Music

ALISTAIR ANDERSON National Centre for Early Music

15 MARCH JOSEPH KNIGHT The Basement, City Screen SINGERS AND MUSICIANS NIGHT Black Swan Folk Club

16 MARCH ANTI-NOWHERE LEAGUE Fibbers BASEMENT JAZZ CLUB: TEDULOCA The Basement, City Screen THE LEVELLERS York Barbican

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WEEKEND RECOVERY The Fulford Arms FINN COLLINSON + CLARKE CAMILLERI Black Swan Folk Club OUR.JAZZ: TORI FREESTONE + ALCYONA MICK DUO The Crescent

23 MARCH CORELLA The Fulford Arms JUAN MARTIN National Centre for Early Music

THE MEN THAT WILL NOT BE BLAMED FOR NOTHING The Fulford Arms

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POLICE DOG HOGAN The Crescent

VOILET CONTOURS The Basement, City Screen

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BOSS CAINE The Crescent

SOMA CREW The Fulford Arms

MOTORHEADACHE Fibbers

OUROBOROS + YAZMIN LACEY The Basement, City Screen

28 MARCH TANKUS THE HEDGE Fibbers

29 MARCH PAUL BUCKLEY Black Swan Folk Club BLACK FOXXES Key Club, Merrion St. Leeds

30 MARCH MARTIN TURNER Fibbers BASEMENT JAZZ CLUB: SEAN NOONAN The Basement, City Screen

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“We didn’t know, this is the best thing about it. We had no idea that judges had been coming in over months, mystery shopping.” Directors Gary and Linda Penrose explain.

The Marcia has just been crowned the UK’s best foodservice operator serving fish and chips. The pub was judged on everything: responsible sourcing supplies,

supplier relationships, preparation and cooking techniques, menu diversification and customer service.

To back it up, this award sits comfortably between previous accolades including CAMRA country pub of the season, Punch Taverns regional pub of the year, and being featured in the Yorkshire Food and Drink Guide.

The man behind the food magic, 26 year old Nick Petch, worked his way up from the bottom. “When I started, pot washers did veg prep and basics. I got asked to cover a busy shift one day, and I just thought: I’m enjoying this.” He didn’t look back and went on to chef part time whilst mastering his craft at college.

Nick’s heart lies with savoury dishes: “For me, I prefer anything to do with mains. I was never a baker, always in the service kitchen” and regarding the menu: “it’s traditional pub food, but better. When achievable, food is made here. Our emphasise is on locally sourced produce with fresh ingredients, achieving homemade food.”

We’re all wondering about the secret to the best fish and chips? ‘We can’t tell you that.’

Nick will go as far as to disclose that “it’s not just about the batter, which we do make our own, but the fresh ingredients. Fresh fish, hand cut chips and homemade mushy peas. Every morning our supply of sustainable fish arrives, you’ll probably see him.”

True to Nick’s word, he arrives a couple of minutes later.

The Marcia have got plenty going on this spring. The new seasonal menu launches on 1 March, Nick doesn’t want to give too much away just yet,

so we’ll have to see for ourselves when the time comes.

On top of that The Marcia will be running a special event throughout the whole of March to raise funds for families who’ve lost fisherman at sea.

It can be an incredibly dangerous job, but not one that’s often thought of by those of us who aren’t in the industry. When the team were at the awards they learnt that two men had been lost at Loch Fyne just a couple of weeks prior.

The price of the award winning fish and chips will be going up by £1.

The customer’s extra pound will then be doubled by Gary and Linda and all proceeds will be given to the registered charity, The Fisherman’s Mission at the end of March.

A worthwhile cause indeed.

To sample The Marcia’s new spring/summer menu or try out their award winning fish and chips, booking is advised. Call 01904 706185 or visit www.themarciayork.co.uk for more information.

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BRIGHTON ROCK (16TH FEBRUARY-3RD MARCH) As two seventeen year olds, Pinkie and Rose get embroiled in a vicious gang war in Brighton, one brutal murder leads to the next. The police are impassive - but the courageous and life embracing Ida Arnold wants the truth. Nothing scares her.

Whatever the cost, she’ll see justice is done. York Theatre Royal and Pilot Theatre are proud to bring the dark underworld of Graham Greene’s classic novel Brighton Rock to the stage, adapted by acclaimed writer Bryony Lavery.

GUYS & DOLLS (7TH-17TH MARCH) Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball musical romantic comedy involving the unlikeliest of Manhattan pairings: a high-rolling gambler and a puritanical missionary, a showgirl dreaming of the straight-andnarrow and a crap game manager who is anything but. York Light present.

MINEFIELD (28TH-31ST MARCH) In Lola Arias’ MINEFIELD six Falklands/Malvinas war veterans who once faced each other across a battlefield now face each other across a stage.

Together they share memories, films, songs and photos as they recall their collective war and embody the political figures that led them into it.

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE Visit www.jrtheatre.co.uk To book: 501935

THE YORK COMMUNITY CHOIR FESTIVAL 2018 (7TH-10TH MARCH) The third annual festival celebrating local community choirs offers everything from pop songs to gospel, from classical and traditional to jazz in a range of different styles from close harmony & barbershop to pop anthems and songs from the shows all delivered in exuberant style.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL (22ND-24TH MARCH) Flying Ducks Youth Theatre present the story of Troy Bolton, hero of the basketball team, and Gabriella Montez, the smart, stunning geek, who instantly click whilst singing karaoke at a New Year’s Eve party. When Troy meets new girl Gabriella they accidentally both audition for their school’s musical, infuriating the rest of their friends.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE To book: 0844 8713024.

MADAMA BUTTERFLY (1ST MARCH) One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet.

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN (3RD MARCH) Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding musicianship in this explosive concert experience. Celebrate the sound of a generation as the timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, Jackson 5, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson and many more are sensationally recreated for you by an exceptionally talented cast and band.

STRANGERS ON A TRAIN (5TH-10TH MARCH) Based on the world renowned 1950 novel by Patricia Highsmith made universally famous by the classic Oscar-Winning Alfred Hitchcock film. In the great tradition of Hitchcock, this spine-chilling tale will delight you with its dark wit whilst having you on the edge of your seat from the start.

STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH To book: 01723 370540.

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CHIP SHOP CHIPS (5TH-6TH MARCH) Celebrating the nation’s favourite food, this is an immersive love story set in a chippy.

METAMORPHOSIS: SCHOOLS FESTIVAL (15TH-16TH MARCH) A take-over week when the schools and young people working with the SJT throughout the year.

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE (MORE OR LESS) (17TH MARCH) Six completely new short works devised by our youth theatres.

FIRST DRAFT (19TH-26TH MARCH) Be the first to hear newly developed plays from members of the SJT’s script-writing class.

NAPOLEON DISROBED (20TH-24TH MARCH) Poignantly moving and wryly humorous reimagining of the final years of Napoleon Bonaparte.

WINTER SOLSTICE (28TH-31ST MARCH) Bettina’s mother met a man on the train. And now she’s invited him around for drinks...

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