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COME WHAT MAY Welcome to May! The month that says we’re firmly into spring (dare we say approaching summer..?!) and the month that gives us lots of hilarious puns. When the 4th May was cleverly re-phrased into ‘May the Fourth be with you’, we thought it was funny.

But now it’s become a national event, dubbed ‘Star Wars Day’.

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So, what major events could be lined up for 2019? Well for one, Brexit might actually get sorted out. Or we could finally win the Eurovision Song Contest on the 18th. Yeah we know what you’re thinking: don’t be daft.

Brexit will never get sorted out. We probably won’t win Eurovision either, but one of them is certainly more likely than the other.

May might come and go quite discreetly as one of the less ‘busy’ months of the year. But did you know that as far as history goes, May has been quite an important month? For starters, waaaaaay back in 1707, the 1st of May saw our very own Great Britain form between England and Scotland. On the 27th May in 1937, the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge

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FEATURES: 22-23. TIME TRAVEL. It’s a tale of two parts this month – and part one delves into the early years of Constantine the Great. You know, that green statue outside York Minster’s South Transept.

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18-19. TREASURE HUNT. Anyone who’s even considered stepping foot into the amazing city that is York, has to have The Shambles at the top of their places to visit. And guess what – we’ve done exactly that. So delve deep into this

month’s Treasure Hunt and discover the deepest secrets of our most wellknown street.

COLUMNS: 14-15. KRYSTAL’S GEMS. What a load of rubbish. Literally. Krystal’s mad this month – but not as mad as the Lord of the Landfill. The man that she witnessed get Too Mad. Because the bin men wouldn’t take his eight (or nine) bags of rubbish. Mad

10. YORK LIFE. Rachel’s been reading about what it takes to be ‘common’ – and realised that she actually met some of the requirements. But how common is ‘common’? Does owning a scented candle really put you into that bracket? What about having coloured bath towels instead of plain white?

46. HOWARD. The lovely Howard’s been through a tough time recently, and he’s bravely opening up to share his experiences with you all. Well done that man.

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discussing How Mad Is Too Mad regarding our good old bins, Anne’s already there. She’s talking about recycling, and she’s not a happy bunny.

DANNY BAKER. He’s a journalist, radio DJ and screenwriter – and he’ll be appearing at the Grand Opera House on the 29th April with his new show, Good Time Charlie’s Back! Find out what he had to say online.

REVIEWS, REVIEWS, REVIEWS. We’ve been here, there and everywhere – and told you all about it! Pop online and find out exactly what we thought about theatre and events around York – and what to look out for.

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scented candle. These things all make me very common. I don’t suppose the fact that it came from L’Occitane makes it any more acceptable.

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Just when I am wondering whether there will ever be any news other than Brexit, salvation has arrived in the form of “society interior designer” (whatever one of those is), Nicky Haslam. Writing in the Daily Torygraph, he recently asked: “How common are you?”

Not very, would be my general answer.

I frequent Boyes (the Harrods of the North) on a more or less daily basis.

In fact, my little route of Boyes, Savers and Barnitts would, I think, make me positively posh. Especially once you’ve added in all the brown furniture bought from Wombells (sadly not inherited, which might be a bit of a downer from a ‘common’ point of view, but you can’t have everything), and a fondness for fish and chips and mushy peas.

I also know the difference between napkins and serviettes, lavatories and toilets, and looking glasses and mirrors.

So I’m not entirely sure that Mr Haslam can teach me much. Especially given that he appears to live in a shrine to All Things Tacky And Tasteless, to judge by the accompanying photograph. He also appears to be wearing a track suit.

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However, I can’t resist a bit of selfabsorption, so I read on.

And how very shocked I am. For it turns out that he is not interested in the lavatory vs toilet debate. No: he is deliberately setting out to prove that I - and, in fact, most of the people I know - am horribly, shockingly common.

I may not have a cushion with ‘Love’ emblazoned on it, and I can’t remember when I last ate a sorbet. I don’t own a swan or a hedge fund or a palm tree or coloured gumboots, and for some inexplicable reason I have not yet been offered a knighthood. I don’t put the central heating on much, because I have an Aga which heats the house for me.

Fortunately I don’t have time to be ill (“being ill” is common), so I need not worry about that one. I needn’t worry about jet lag, either, as I can’t afford to fly anywhere.

These are all points in my favour.

However, I do use cash machines (how else is one supposed to obtain cash, I wonder? By mugging someone?) I also wash my hands after using the loo, and have been to The Proms. I also own a

“Precise tipping” is also out.

I initially thought this meant “sorting your rubbish before taking it to Hazel Court”, but this presumably just means I spend too much time at the Tip.

I might start feeling a bit depressed at this point, but it seems that all my friends are condemned too. Farrow and Ball is common, so that covers pretty much everyone I know.

Mr Haslam doesn’t mention whether it’s common to have Fake Farrow from Johnstone’s in James Street, so we may in fact all be safe. However, this is cancelled out by listening to Woman’s Hour and wearing a scarf. As for “intensely private people”: well, they’re as common as muck. Unlike the rather less-than-private type of people who appear on reality television in swimsuits, obvi-ously. “Coloured bath towels” are also condemned. I suggest he borrow a teenage daughter with a penchant for white-towel-wrecking cosmetics, before he makes a final decision on this one.

Fortunately it’s not just ordinary York mortals who are afflicted by Commonness, as Mr Haslam includes “tours of the house” on his list. The Howard family take note.

The fact that Mr Haslam has listed these things on a tea-towel (sorry: drying-up clawth) which his newspaper article is trying to sell is, of course, not in the

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slightest bit common, tacky or tasteless.

More to the point, though, he has missed so many really important things out.

Such as the compulsion to be an hour early when you need to catch a train, as previously detailed in this column. Is this common or not? “Being on time” is, apparently, unacceptable. I would agree with this, because only a mad person would just “be on time” to catch a train (or attend a hospital appointment, while we’re at it) - but where does that leave “being early”?

He’s also very quiet on the subject of church-going. Common or not? We need to know. Given that “being overwoke” is on his list, I would like to think that female clergy and songmen fall into this category.

I also wonder a bit about my Aga. If Henley Regatta is common, why not the Aga? And what about York Races? What about foraging for Yellow Stickered items in the Pavement M&S at the end of the day? He is also suspiciously quiet on the subject of books. To judge by the photograph of his sitting room, I suspect he might think them common. And if that’s the case, common is something I’m more than happy to be.

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Horoscopes 20TH APR - 20TH MAY Strong travel options to important (if not really long distance) destina-tions arise during the first week of the month. Generally speaking, there’s quite a bright mood throughout the month of May with some fresh enthusiasm working with you in connection with a long (but frequently complicated) career or business ambition. We’re not talking about miraculous shortcuts here – rather a burst of determination to crack on and get things done. If, over the last few years, you’ve lost a little faith in your own abilities, then there’s good news – because this is when your faith begins to be restored!

I wouldn’t want to call it a windfall, but there’s certainly a cash boost towards the month’s

GEMINI 21ST MAY - 20TH JUN

There’s a subtle change in the family dynamic when a person who’s been somewhat distant and aloof, now seeks closer links with you – and makes an effort to be more helpful and understanding. While this may have a number of connotations, it’s particularly relevant to all parent and child relationships, especially when the child is an adult. Enjoy and respond!

CANCER 21ST JUN - 22ND JUL

Where affairs of the heart are concerned, trust your instincts. And if this means saying no and pouring cold water over someone else’s expectations, well you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do. This is NOT a time to try rekindling old love affairs, and nor is it a good time to have faith in the promises of people who have broken their promises in the past.

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end, which shouldn’t come as a surprise. But what might be surprising is the amount of money finding its way into your bank account. Don’t be tempted to blow it all in one go because it serves you better if you use it to consolidate existing commitments.

In some ways this could be a very educational time for Taureans. Not so much in the academic sense, but through learning to see other people from a different perspective, and becoming much more in tune with their deeper needs. You should be able to respond positively to this, which will go a long way to improving your love life and any kind of emotional relationship.

LEO 23RD JUL - 22ND AUG

This is going to be a very forward-looking month, during which a number of plans and decisions will be made that will affect both your mid and long-term future.

Career-minded females will have to make choices between emotional and professional priorities, while Leo males are notably successful in overcoming career obstacles and making unexpected progress.

VIRGO 23RD AUG - 22ND SEPT

A very busy month on the work scene, but you’ll be in a strangely passive “wait and see” mood in connection with personal matters and affairs of the heart.

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While Libran men seem content to be led, Libran ladies seem totally determined to do the leading – which is especially true for career-minded women under 40. Younger Libran girls (17-25) get some fabulous opportunities at various times during the month, (the 18th through ‘til the 24th in particular), but these opportunities do not come without some risk.

SCORPIO 23RD OCT - 21ST NOV

As you’re reading this, you’re either laying in the bed you made for yourself or you’re cock-a-hoop with satisfaction at the way things have turned out. I doubt if there’s anything much in between! Wherever you are you need to think long and hard about what you want out of your own future, and make a point of not repeating old mistakes.

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SAGITTARIUS- 21ST DEC

Although your confidence might be quite high at this time you must avoid becoming complacent. The wheel of fortune turns in mysterious ways and there are always a few surprises in life. With this thought in mind, stay flexible in your plans and in your forward-thinking. Enjoy what you’ve got, but remember: it’s not written in tablets of stone that you will want the same thing for ever.

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CAPRICORN - 19TH JAN

Travel plans for early in the month provide you with a much-needed break, and even if you’re not going as far as Timbuktu, a change is as good as a rest. Anything that

breaks existing domestic routines has got to be good. Relationships are quite solid, but you can make them even better by being more open with your innermost thoughts and hopes for the future.

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Doors of opportunity, which have been shut in your face for a long time, now start creaking open, and you’ll be gifted with a different vision of your own future. It’s time to embrace all that is new, whether it’s something tangible like a house or a car, or something more metaphysical like a state of mind. Priorities that have been important for many years now start shifting.

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Everyone gets mad about bins. There are few things I’ve been certain of in life, but one of those Very Few Things is that at some point in your life, my life, everyone’s lives, we have all been pissed off about our bins.

Few topics make the blood boil like refuse collection. Green bins, recycling boxes, black bins, and those bloody stickers you get when you’ve accidentally put something naughty in the wrong container.

Mildly scratching your head on your front drive, wondering what you’ve messed up this time. But how mad is Too Mad? I’m sure many people have written angry emails or submitted passive aggressive Freedom of Information Requests like: HOW MANY TIMES DID YOU REFUSE A BIN IN THE YO30 POSTCODE THIS YEAR? I hadn’t contemplated the topic of How Mad is Too Mad, until I saw Too Mad in the flesh. I have now seen a man take a running jump over the line of How Mad Is Too Mad to get about your bins. I estimate he took about two years off his own life from the pure anger and frustration he displayed in the six-minute fracas I was party to. For the purpose of anonymity I have named him Lord of the Landfill.

Here are some of the things I saw the Lord of the Landfill do that are absolutely not acceptable when you get a bad case of Bin Rage: stand in front of the bin wagon to prevent it from continuing its round, throw your bin bags onto the bin wagon yourself, jab a dustman in the chest and film yourself being aggressive under the guise of holding said bin men to account.

I’ll add a little bit of context for you.

There are approximately eight bin bags on Lord of the Landfill’s manicured front lawn. He is waiting outside, face bright red, when I follow the truck up the road. His big, albeit dopey, dog is roaming the perimeter and a slightly

rubbish either. In fact I know I’m right because I checked the website, something I highly recommend Lord of the Landfill does in due course. Unless he’s paying extra for some sort of special commercial service it is a big house.

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This man is waiting for the bin men and he is really, really mad.

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When you’re independently contributing to that on a large scale, it seems a small penalty to have to drive to the skip yourself and face what you’ve done. You are a scourge on society and definitely deserve to have to dispose of your own excessive trash.

Terrorising bin men on a Wednesday morning is not the answer to this. This is the point where I go: this man is just Too Mad. I am thinking about just how mad he truly is when his big b*st**d dog jumps up at my window on its back legs and stays there while his wife eyeballs me flightily. Lord of the Landfill doesn’t notice, he’s engaged full

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The scene comes to a close when the bin men eventually give in to angry man, probably in the interests of self preservation and he tosses his bin bags onto the wagon angrily and gestures for his dog. I suddenly have a rush of regret over not getting my phone out to film the whole thing, and resolve to be nicer to my local dustmen. True men of the people.

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JOIN THE CLUB MAKING WAVES It’s an unfortunate fact of life that many of us struggle through each day with invisible illnesses and disabilities – whether mental or physical. And it’s extremely important for us as a society to be aware, and to raise awareness, of these conditions.

One of these conditions is Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), an inflammatory arthritis that can cause back pain, stiffness, and tiredness; amongst other symptoms.

And in a bid to raise money for new equipment to fund hydrotherapy sessions for sufferers, the York branch of the National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society (NASS) are holding a fundraiser on Friday 10th May at 7pm, at the York Hospital Sports & Social Club on White Cross Road.

The event will include an evening of live music featuring Ukulele Sunshine Revival, The Waifs and Strays, and The Bluebirds with Union Central; as well as a prize raffle. Tickets cost £5 in advance or £6 on the door and can be bought from the Pyramid Gallery in Stonegate, by calling Rory on 07986 812732 or via email to york@nass.co.uk.

n To find out more about Ankylosing Spondylitis, or NASS, visit www.nass.co.uk.

VILLAGE PEOPLE Are you a Strensall resident? If so, you’re probably well aware that the Strensall Carnival Parade is coming on Saturday 22nd June – and the organisers would love to hear from you if you’re keen to get involved!

Beginning at 11am, the Parade will go from Hurst Hall to the Village Hall.

The event itself will be hosted by YO1 Radio, and will include acts such as Trash Bang Man; Military Wives Choir; York Vintage Dance Group; Kaminari Taiko; Moo Music; Dress Up and Dream; York Church Lads, and Girls’ Brigade.

And you don’t need to worry about how to get there either – a shuttle bus service will be running throughout the day with various pick-up points across the village. n So, if you’re involved with a local group and want to take part then check out the official Facebook page @strensallcommunitycarnival.

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RING THAT BELLE Sick and tired of getting the bus to work, or sitting in traffic and watching your petrol drop by the second? Want to improve your cycling levels but not sure where to start? Then allow us to introduce you to the York Bike Belles – a friendly community of walkers and cyclists of all ages and abilities.

The York Bike Belles believe that walking and cycling is the natural mode of transport across York, and help people to feel healthier, improve their overall wellbeing, and give them a better quality of life. With that in mind, they offer regular sessions such as Cake Confidence (for new cyclists); Cycling Without Age; Bike Maintenance Workshops; and even more – including annual festivals such as the Walk Cycle Festival 2019 on the 26th-31st May. n If you’d like to find out more or get involved, visit www. yorkbikebelles.community, find them on Facebook @yorkbikebelles, or on Twitter @YorkBikeBelles.

TALK ON Being in hospital can be difficult for many reasons – and it can be just as challenging for friends and family of those undergoing treatment in many ways. That’s why Talking Point was introduced – a support service led by a team of adult social care experts for patients and friends and family of patients at York Hospital.

Talking Point, which has had fantastic feedback from people who’ve used it so far, will be offering a drop-in service at York Hospital between 2-3.45pm on the 28th May, 25th June and 23rd July, to help patients prepare for life at home after leaving hospital.

The Talking Point service originally opened in Acomb last year, and dropins are now regularly available in Haxby and York Explore on Museum Street. As the programme develops, more Talking Points will continue to open.

Melanie Liley, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, says: “I am delighted to see Talking Point introduced at York Hospital as this will support the discharge process.

Providing timely, appropriate advice and support about a variety of adult social care issues will offer our staff, visitors and patients the support they need to stay healthy and age well.”

n To find out more about where you can visit Talking Point, and when, visit www. york.gov.uk/TalkingPoint.

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Along with our lovely Minster and the historic York Walls, the Shambles is probably one of the most famous spots in the City of York. But it’s not just about the cobbled pavements and Harry Potter-themed shops – allow us to take you on a little tour.

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Keep walking until you come to a clearing.

In front of you is an old, white cottage-style restaurant.

• What’s the name of the restaurant?

• An easy one to start off with: What’s the name of the market?

• What can you buy at the very front of the market?

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Turn right in front of the restaurant and you’ll find yourself well and truly in the depths of the market!

• What art-deco contraption can you spot on the wall directly ahead of you?

• Keep looking at that wall – what’s unusual about the windows?

Once you’ve explored the market, follow your nose down to the 4 outdoor food court. As you reach the end, you’ll find yourself on the Shambles. Turn right and walk down to the bottom.

• What’s the name of the Hall on your left?

• What time does the Ghost Hunt start?

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Grab your camera it’s time to be a real tourist!

• You’ll spot lots of novelty shops selling Harry Potter merchandise. But what’s the link between Harry Potter and the Shambles?

(Hint: You might need to pop into one of the shops and ask someone!)

• After the York Lucky Cats shop, you’ll see a plaque on the left wall for the Shrine of Saint Margaret Clitherow.

What day and time is Mass?

Keep walking up until you spot a left turn.

• What’s the name of this adjacent street?

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Continue down the Shambles until you reach the top.

There’s a plaque on the wall in front of you.

• What word does the Shambles take its name from, and what does it mean?

• When was the Shambles rebuilt?

• On the upper left of that same wall you’ll see a sign for King’s Court. What was it formerly known as?

Well done – that’s the Shambles in a nutshell! There are, of course, so many treasures to be found in this small and well-known street, so make sure you have a really good look around. Turn left on King’s Court to end up back in the market and Parliament Street – or turn right and pop into York’s Chocolate Story for a delicious tour.

Answers: 1. Shambles Market; Flowers. 2. Gert and Henry’s. 3. A clock; The windows are covered with images of historic York. 4. St Crux Parish Hall; 7.30pm. 5. Diagon Alley from Harry Potter is said to have been inspired by the Shambles; 10am on Saturdays. 6. Little Shambles. 7. ‘Shamel’, meaning ‘the stalls or benches on which the meat was displayed’; 1400; Coney Garth.

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THIS MONTH: CONSTANTINE THE GREAT (PART 1: THE EARLY YEARS)

Contrary to popular opinion, the reclining figure that sits outside of York Minster’s South Transept is NOT a statue of The Jolly Green Giant. It is in fact that of a very casual representation of former Roman Emperor and (kinda) local lad, Constantine the Great. But what was he doing here in York, and what made him so “Great”? We delve in, looking at how he got started, and covering the rest of his life next month.

Flavius Valerius Constantinus was born in Dacia Ripensis (now Serbia) in 272 CE. His father, who, confusingly, had the exact same name, was a prominent officer in the Roman Army. It’s unknown if he and Constantine’s mother, Helena (later ‘Saint Helena’ – St. Helens Square, anyone?), were actually married, or if she was simply his concubine. But either way, the younger Constantine spent very little time with his father growing up.

A TALE OF TWO EMPERORS You see, at this point in Roman history,

things were a little weird. The Empire was essentially split in two, with one Emperor (or ‘Augustus’) ruling in the West, and another ruling in the East.

Each of these emperors had a ‘Caesar’, or deputy emperor, and the process of ascension was a very political issue with the power being won by promotion rather than being passed from father to son.

In 293 CE Constantius, Constantine’s father, rose to the rank of Caesar of the Western Empire, and so, as was the practice, his son was sent East to study and train in the court of the Eastern Emperor, Diocletian. He was something of a happy hostage; there to ensure that his father behaved himself and didn’t raise an army against the East.

While there, Constantine was schooled in philosophy and became a military tribune, leading campaigns against barbarians and Persians for Diocletian.

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However, Emperor Diocletian soon stood down, to be replaced as Augustus

by Galerius… who really didn’t like how popular Constantine had become.

Instead of promoting him to Caesar, as was expected, Constantine was overlooked. Galerius then started sending Constantine on dangerous missions, resulting in several near-death incidents. Realising Galerius was out to get him, Constantine decided to make a break for it.

After crossing into Britannia, Constantine headed north to a certain legendary fortress known as Eboracum. There he met his father, now Western Augustus, who was busily campaigning against the Picts to the north in Scotland. So he joined him in a bit of good old native murdering. Good, wholesome, father and son fun.

Waiting until the Emperor was good and drunk, he asked Galerius to go and assist his father in Britannia. Galerius agreed, sort of, (and, seizing the opportunityConstantine) high-tailed out of there.

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Constantine then sent a letter to his now equal, Galerius, informing of him of his father’s death and his own ascension to Augustus. As that ascension was technically illegal, as no other Augustus or Caesar was consulted, Constantine claimed that his men had “forced it upon him”. Yeah, right. Also, to really rub Galerius’ nose in it, Constantine sent him a portrait of himself dressed in regal robes.

This properly miffed Galerius, who attempted to burn the portrait, but he was calmed by his advisors.

They knew that if Galerius outright objected to Constantine’s position, it would certainly mean a civil war, with Constantine possessing the largest army.

And so the two Emperors exchanged false pleasantries and stared at each other from across the entire Roman Empire.

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UNINVITED Daphne, My friends from university and I were going to do a girls city break this summer. It was supposed to be me, three of my close friends, and another girl who I’m not too close with but my friends are. We always talked about it in terms of a “girls weekend away.” I was really excited for the holiday but I’ve heard that the girl I’m not close with is bringing her new boyfriend. I asked if the boy was someone I knew, and it turned out that he also went to our uni and I didn’t get on with him very well when I knew him.

I feel like it’s gunna change the dynamic of the group completely and won’t be a girls trip anymore. She didn’t consult the group first and now it’s going to be our fault if we say he can’t come and he’s disappointed.

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interested I am in going on this trip. I don’t think we’ll have a good time with her boyfriend there and I don’t really want to spend my holiday budget on it either. We’re supposed to be buying flight tickets soon so I need to figure out what to do quickly.

The girl who you’re not as close with definitely broke an unspoken rule by assuming that she could bring her new boyfriend without consulting the girls first. New love is exciting and intense but also highly irritating and suffocating for those of us around it. Have you spoken to any of the other girls in the group to see how they feel about it? You’re a free agent and it doesn’t sound like you’re tied into this holiday financially yet: it’s easy for you to drop out and make your excuses. What you do need to consider is that if all your friends still went regardless, would you feel like you were missing out?

Sometimes in larger friendship groups

we have to spend time with people that we aren’t particularly keen on, it happens and it’s usually OK. You could wind up enjoying their company more than you thought you would. You’re allowed to be annoyed, you’re right that it has completely changed the dynamic of the group, but the winning play for you could actually be to go anyway.

Accept the distant friend is a misterbefore-sister kinda gal and let her get on with it. She’ll soon feel awkward when all the girls are gossiping and putting makeup on while she has to entertain her boyfriend (who she shouldn’t have invited in the first place). Daph x

LONG DISTANCE LIMBO Dear Daphne, My girlfriend and I have been together for a half a year, I love her, but we’ve recently hit a rough patch and have spent a lot of time arguing. To make matters worse, she’s just accepted a temp job about 2 hours away from where we currently live. I know that she doesn’t like her current job so I understand why she’s taken it. She

thinks it will be good for her and wants to stay with some friends who live there until she finds a place to rent. But I’m worried that this is going to kill our relationship. We won’t see each other much and while she sofa surfs at her friend’s place, we’re going to get no time alone. Can I say how I feel? Is there a way I can make it work?

You should always be able to say how you feel. Just make sure that saying how you feel and creating an ultimatum aren’t the same thing. If your girlfriend is as invested in the relationship as you are, there will be compromises that can be made. Perhaps you could take it in turns every other weekend visiting each other. It sounds like you care a lot, and I reckon you care enough to try and make it work, even if it’s just to find out if it could. I can’t tell you that there’s a formula to making long distance relationships successful, other than dedication and mutual feelings from both parties. Sometimes these things do, and sometimes they don’t - I think you’re just going to have to find out.

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Local Baring a footballing miracle, York City’s season should be over by the time you are reading this – given May fixtures are solely reserved for those teams who have made it to the National League North play-offs. At the time of writing City trail by eight points having played a game more, so there appears to be more chance of Jose Mourinho cracking a smile than promotion this year. Oh well, surely the best way to Christen the new stadium move next season will be to achieve promotion in it to show it was worth the wait.

Of course, the season has been another major disappointment, but manager Steve Watson has made a positive impression on most, if not all, followers of the Minstermen since his appointment. But the time to judge him will be this time next year, when hopefully our season will extend into the month of May and the club will compete with the likes of Bradford Park Avenue, Spennymoor Town and Chorley – a sentence I never thought I would ever write! Watson has already started thinking about next season by looking at potential new players. One of which is Jasper Moon who has joined

Each month Dan delivers his thoughts on local, national, and international sporting clashes. Pray silence. from Barnsley; not on loan but on ‘work experience’. I’m sure he’ll have a better experience than I did in 1998 at a York stationery shop, where the highlight of my day was a large stock pile of pencil sharpeners arriving.

After watching football for nearly 30 years I thought I’d seen or heard everything about the game. Until I saw the headline: “Deer droppings stopped play”. Which was the case at Scottish Highland league side Fort William, who had to suspend kick-off to deal with a water-drenched and deer-faecescovered surface. Then, just as the match was about ready to start, the Referee found the whole episode too much and threw up all over the centre circle. After a long delay the match resumed and Fort William won 6-2.

So with the football coming to a close, the cricket season begins, which feels like it’s getting earlier and earlier. I’m sure it used to be a summer sport, but as Yorkshire’s taking on Nottinghamshire in the opening week of April, I’m sure Joe Root could see his breath when leaving the pavilion and coming out to bat. That game against Notts was taking place when I was

writing this column, and aside from new overseas signing Duane Olivier taking five wickets in his first innings as a Yorkie, the team were staring down the barrel of defeat. Hopefully by the time of the 27th-30th May home County Championship fixture at Headingley vs Hampshire, the team will have shown the opening game to be a one-off.

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LOCAL STORY While York City have the summer off, the Supporters’ Trust are continuing to raise funds during the off season with their latest event – a football film night showing the BAFTAwinning ‘Marvellous’.

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We all know how quickly technology develops, to the point where we’re having to learn how to use new gadgets all the time. And it seems fair now to finally admit that the increasing levels of tech have spread to the humble motorcar.

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YES-WAY FOR NORWAY Over in Norway, electric cars have certainly made their mark – with recent reports from the Norwegian Road Federation saying that 58% of new car registrations in March were electric. And, with 5,315 registrations, Tesla’s Model 3 took up 29% of these new cars. So there we go – electric cars are actually becoming the more popular choice!

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YORK PROFESSIONALS Linking professionals and businesses in York. Next event: 22nd May: The York Professionals Annual Dinner 2019 n Visit www.york-professionals.co.uk THE MIX This brand new business networking event in York offers a fun, relaxing and entertaining way to make new contacts and friends. n Visit www.themix.biz or email info@themix.biz YES NETWORK The Yorkshire Executive Support Network have a brand new website! Next events: 1st May: YES Cocktail Masterclass & Musical Bingo Night 13th May: YES Network Development Event n Visit www.yesnetwork.uk YORK BUSINESS NETWORKING If you’re a member of 4Networking, you can attend any of their groups across the UK. Next events: 6th May: York Breakfast Launch 20th May: York Breakfast n Visit www.4networking.biz YORK EDITORS Networking for freelance editors and proofreaders in York. n Visit www.yorkeditors.org.uk YORK CHAMBER EVENTS Help and support on growing and developing your business.

1st May: Business Lunch in York 17th May: Bank of England Breakfast in York 23rd May: Property Lunch in York 29th May: Pure Networking in York n Visit http://members.wnychamber.co.uk

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Fancy enhancing your CV? Now you can. Have a look below and discover this month’s local and online courses that will add new strings to your bow.

LEARNING FOR EVERYONE York Learning offers part-time and full-time courses for anyone over 16. Subjects include anything from drama to computing; cookery to flower arranging; and of course, English and maths.

Some of the courses are completely free! So no excuses – now’s your chance to build your skills! n Visit www.yorklearning.org.uk/learning-for-everyone/ for more information.

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY Join the UK’s largest university and finally say ‘yes’ to that career-changing moment. You can study while you work, or any other commitments you may have, and there’s always someone to support you. n Check it out and see what takes your fancy: www.open.ac.uk.

CODECADEMY With technology becoming more and more predominant in our society, it’s safe to say that any skills you hone in the field can only be good. And Codecademy teaches you how to code – completely free! People who’ve studied with Codecademy have gone on to work at Google, Facebook, and IBM. Who knows where it’ll take you? n Visit www.codecademy.com to find out more.

OPEN LECTURES The University of York occasionally hold free open lectures for anyone and everyone – and you’re invited. Just make sure you book where required! This month: 8th May: Studying cancer, one cell at a time 15th May: Lessons from an aircraft crash 23rd May: Becoming a digital citizen n Visit www.york.ac.uk for more information.

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

MOTHER SHIPTON’S Keep up to date with all the goings-on at England’s oldest attraction! @mothershiptons @Mothershiptons NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EARLY MUSIC Follow the NCEM and never miss out on early music jazz, folk, and world music concerts. @yorkearlymusic @yorkearlymusic YORK THEATRE ROYAL From plays to pantomimes, there’s something for every theatre-goer. Be the first to hear the latest news by keeping on top of their social media! @yorktheatreroyal @YorkTheatre FOREST LIVE Don’t miss this fantastic event, with concerts including Paul Weller and Jess Glynne. @forestry.england.uk @ForestryEngland

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Johanne’s 33 years’ experience in litigation and dispute resolution will bring a wealth of knowledge and contacts to Ware & Kay, which have offices in York, Wetherby, and Malton.

Originally from the West Midlands, Johanne studied at the University of Sheffield and Guildford College of Law where she qualified as a Solicitor in 1986.

“I am delighted to be joining Ware & Kay at a very exciting time for the firm,” says Johanne. “Ware & Kay has a well-

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We want to throw open the doors to our Monks Cross cookery area every Saturday morning so that enthusiastic individuals can use the latest cooking technology to make, learn about and love great food.

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We have the latest steam ovens, multifunctional combi ovens, induction touch-control hobs and warming drawers for you to cook on, and we’re ideally looking for a club to build this project with us and take it forward for the benefit of as many York residents as we can fit in!

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York’s hospitality industry will sleep well tonight knowing that there’s a new supplier in town.

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Instore, each item is on display, allowing customers to compare the colours, touch the towels and smell the soaps.

Products can be bought on the day, or alternatively, shoppers can have the entire order delivered to their doorstep. It doesn’t matter if you’re an accommodation provider or not, everyone is welcome!

Whether popping in for a room refresh, stocking up on essentials or just coming in for a browse, the helpful team are on hand to offer a personal, friendly and professional service. They also offer a personal shopper experience in which the knowledgeable team can offer

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Originally a Cumbria-based company, Yorkshire was the next natural move for Out of Eden: “The county as a whole has its ties with Out of Eden in more ways than one, with Yorkshire being our founder, Ian Hartley’s, home county. It also serves as a great parallel to our Cumbria store, based within the small market town of Kirkby Stephen and planted firmly at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Both destinations boast uncontested views, endless countryside, quaint towns rich in history and a quintessentially British experience for tourists, we’re delighted to be expanding Out of Eden and into the city of York” said Phill Heartwell, Out of Eden’s digital marketing manager.

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Tony Chalcraft Pears are probably my favourite tree fruit. A well-ripened tasty pear with buttery melting flesh is one of the finest treats the garden has to offer, and one that cannot be readily bought from a shop. It will be late August before the very first pears are ready but it’s now that the quality and quantity of the crop is set.

baby pears develop the larvae hatch and begin feeding inside the fruit. The larvae continue to munch away at the fruitlets so they first soften and then begin to blacken and shrivel. Eventually, usually by early June, they drop from the tree.

To a large extent, how well pears will do is down to spring weather. Frost at, or after, blossom time is always a threat. Pears flower early, often at the beginning of April when sharp frosts are still likely. There’s not much that can be done about this unless the trees are small or trained on wires and can be easily covered with fleece or other protective material.

The severity of pear midge attack varies from year to year. In a bad season it’s not uncommon for the majority of the crop to be lost. Tackling it, particularly on large trees, isn’t practical. Spaying, not something I would do, is difficult and, in any case, probably of limited effectiveness as well as potentially lethal to pollinating insects. If, like me, you’ve mostly small trees grown as cordons or espaliers some control can be achieved by hand removal of affected fruitlets.

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soft to a gentle squeeze midge is likely to be present. This can be confirmed by prising open the fruit with a finger nail. Infested fruitlets will be hollowed and browned with small white maggots visible. As the midge munches away so the damage becomes more obvious.

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Any infected fruitlets I spot, whether still on the tree or fallen to the ground, are removed. This prevents the larvae from entering the soil to pupate and, hopefully, disrupt the midge’s lifecycle and reduces the extent of damage in future years.

Checking for ‘midged’ pears every few weeks during May does seem to have gradually lessened the severity of attack on most of my trees. If you’ve pears that seem to set baby fruit but then fail to produce much of a crop midge may well be the culprit. It may be worth you going ‘midging’ too.

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For softer tones, we prefer pinks, blues, and white, all in light shades.

Let’s start at the bottom of the hanging basket: place a circle of moss, about the size of a saucer, at the bottom of the basket, then add some compost so you have a level surface. The plants for this layer can include trailing verbena, calibrachoa ‘Million Bells’, bidens, lobelia, helichrysum silver, scaevola, and surfina.

By placing moss up the sides of the basket, about three more inches, then adding compost to that level, you can next place diasica, sanvitalia, nemesia ‘nuvo’, bedding bergonias, verbena, and phlox. Then move up another layer with more moss and compost, again by about three inches.

The top-side layer of your basket could include short trailing plants, brachyscome, centradenia, Felicia, helichrysum gold, marigold ‘French’ bergonia, and impatiens.

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Use good quality compost and add a slowrelease fertilizer. Water every day in hot weather, and then every other day when it’s cooler. The basket or planter should flower until the first frost of winter.

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Howard Mosley is a father of four, keen cyclist and professional marketer.

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

For the past few months I have been sad. Clinically sad would be one way of putting it. Totally depressed is another.

My life has been somewhat chaotic recently, from the breakdown of my marriage, to weird job stuff, and finding out that my deceased father might still be alive were it not for the incompetence of a small group of nurses. Needless to say, I’ve been a bit fed up.

My doctor suggested I try antidepressants, which worked for a short while until I decided to ditch them, cold turkey, at Christmas. Then I went a bit mental (a word I don’t use lightly) so was quickly prescribed other meds, accompanied by great concern from the mental health crisis team.

This month’s article is a bit different so far, innit?

TRICKY Obviously, this isn’t an easy article to write (nor read, perhaps. ‘When’s he getting to the bit about his kids calling him a loser, or something?!?’). There is a lot of stigma attached to mental health, especially for guys as macho and as blokey as me. But, after setting my ‘pint of lager’ aside, and pulling my attention from ‘the match’ for just a few minutes, I feel that it’s an important subject to tackle.

Suffering from depression is a bit like

getting repeatedly kicked in the nuts, but nuts that are your thoughts and feelings. And instead of a human foot doing the kicking, it’s life itself. Hopeless doesn’t truly describe the sensation.

I felt as if I was slowly being pushed along a long and bleak bridge toward an empty void at the other side. Like crossing the Humber Bridge into Hull.

DEPRESSION JOKE! I honestly never thought I would suffer from depression, what with the jokes coming thick and fast, and my general boyish attitude toward life. But then, after doing lots of reading, I realised I had in fact been depressed for at least a decade. If I’ve met you in the last ten years, it’s definitely your fault. WHAT LARKS! 2 FOR 1 After long and colourful chats with my doctor about the depression, it was also confirmed that I’m autistic. This came as no great surprise to most people close to me, and it felt good at least to get two things sorted in one go. Like getting a polish after your dentist fits a crown, or when your mechanic cleans your wiper blades after informing you that your car has failed its MOT. However, unlike my dentist and mechanic, my doctor told me that he couldn’t offer any support with the autism until my “mental health

stabilises”. So here I am. Stabilising.

BACKSTORY For me, it feels like the depression began setting in when I started to lose my battle with those traits and tendencies highlighted by my doctor as autistic. Essentially, I had been increasingly giving it to my natural propensity toward the insular and introverted. I abandoned friendships, cut extended family out of my life, and leaned toward a career that involved mostly staying at home in my pants. Human interaction quickly became a painful chore and I avoided anything – even potentially life-changing opportunities – to limit it.

That might have been fine. After all, another famous Howard – Howard Hughes – really thrived as a recluse.

But I also over-analyse. Everything goes through the ‘Sherlock filter’, from what people say, to how their brows crease when they look at me. I was attempting to glean meaning from everything those few people around me did, in a hope to somehow work out what it was they were really thinking. Yep, paranoid AF. ONWARDS This all came to a head at

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Christmastime with the Dangerous Ditching of the Antidepressants (could be a Lemony Snicket book, that). Going mental certainly helped me to realise that changes needed to be made, if only to ensure I never again hallucinated.

Yep, did that, too.

So here I am now, months after the worst of it, feeling pretty positive.

The mental health issue is indeed stabilising, and I’m coping better now that I understand the autism and how it works. No, I’m not good at maths.

Nor will I accept your invitation to Vegas to make a killing at blackjack. I will, however, meet you for a coffee.

Y’know, for chats and stuff. Like neurotypicals do.

Socialising has helped and learning to accept that it’s perfectly okay to spend time in someone’s company without it having to be work or sex related.

It’s a shame it’s taken a depressive breakdown to realise that.

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CHALLENGE ACCEPTED There’s no other word our furry friends like to hear more (except maybe T-RE-A-T); so they’ll be pleased to know that the 7th Keep Your Pet Charity Dog Walk hits the Knavesmire on Sunday 5th May. The York charity Keep Your Pet help older and vulnerable owners to continue caring for their pets. Their fundraising dog walks have become a regular date for pups and their owners – with last year’s event attracting more than 100 dogs and 200 owners.

Opening the event will be BBC Radio York’s Jonathan Cowap, and

participants will also enjoy live music; hot drinks and food; homemade cakes; stalls selling books, crafts and toys; competitions; spot prizes; and a dog tombola.

Taking part in the dog walk is £5 per dog or family, and registration will be open from 10.15am until it begins at 11am. n To find out more, visit www. keepyourpet.co.uk or email keepyourpet@ageukyork.org.uk

It’s the York Cares Big Community Challenge 2019 – and you could help!

The York-based charity really are up for a challenge, as they’re planning on completely transforming The Hut in Clarence Gardens near York Hospital into a beautiful community garden – in just three days. Of course, they’re not doing this on their own – they’ve got the help of over 200 volunteers from various local businesses, schools and throughout the local community.

And you could offer your support in other ways – by donating necessary materials that they need to make it happen. This could be anything from metal paint to top soil; paintbrushes to paint trays; and wire brushes to sensory plants.

The challenge will take place from the 4th6th June and will focus on promoting health, wellbeing and social inclusion.

Megan Hale, Volunteering Project Officer, York Cares says: “The work that employee volunteers will complete over the three-day challenge will make a huge difference. Not only will it make the space more attractive to the wider community, but it will give them a practical outdoor space that can be used for sessions all year round; contributing to the great work The Hut does.”

Home Is Where The Heart Is Loneliness and isolation are real problems for homeowners of an older age that want to live independently.

They may realistically need to pay for support, which isn’t cheap, or consider living in a care facility – which isn’t always suitable for those that wish to continue in their homes.

That’s where Homeshare York comes in. It’s a win-win service that matches older homeowners with younger people – such as young professionals or mature students – who provide the homeowner with 10 hours of support per week. This arrangement helps both

parties through the means of cheaper living costs for the sharer and support with cleaning, shopping, and cooking for the owner.

Not only that, but similar services across the UK and internationally have resulted in intergenerational friendships, an increased sense of wellbeing, and shared learning.

Councillor Carol Runciman, Executive Member for Health and Adult Social Care, says: “Research from the Centre for Ageing Better confirms that home is where most people want to be, with 80% of homeowners aged 65 and

over wishing to stay where they are.

The Homeshare service offers an innovative way of doing this – bringing old and young together in a way which benefits both. I think it is an excellent idea and urge people to consider it.”

Councillor Jenny Brooks, Executive Member for Housing and Safer Neighbourhoods, urges homeowners that feel this could be right for them to get involved. She says: “Having heard about the fantastic stories from existing Homeshare matches across the country, we’re really excited to have a

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Glow and b e h o l d This month our resident beauty expert, Dr Saleena Zimri, talks about acid peels.

SPOILER ALERT: They’re not as scary as you once thought.

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Q. What is Blue Peel RADIANCE? Blue Peel RADIANCE contains a unique blend of Salicylic, Glycolic and Lactic acid to provide a gentle but effective peel. Salicylic acid based peels are used to improve patient outcomes for a range of skin conditions, including acne, photo damage and melasma. Blue peel RADIANCE effectively exfoliates the uppermost damaged skin layers, leaving your skin fresh, renewed and radiant. The Radiance Peel is 2.7ph and

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The procedure isn’t invasive and won’t require any physical downtime. Skin will be cleansed and up to three coats of the peel will be applied. The peel solution will only remain on the face for a maximum of nine minutes. You will experience some mild stinging and a burning sensation, which

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Events Hotlist

Want to experience the best of the best events this month? Go to these.

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IT’S THE CLASSIC CAR RALLY AT BURTON AGNES HALL! If you’re partial to a classic car, then you need to get yourself down to Burton Agnes Hall on Sunday 12th May. The East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club are bringing a variety of vintage and classic vehicles for a special exhibition, open from 11am-5pm. Everyone’s welcome to come along – and the event will be raising money for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Of course, it’s not just about the cars! You’ll be able to enjoy the Elizabethan house and its grounds, as well as munching on a delicious meal in the café – and why not finish it off with an indulgent Mr Moo ice cream? n To find out more, visit www.burtonagnes.com.

RUN A MILE (OR FIVE!) AND HELP TO RAISE MONEY FOR YORK AGAINST CANCER.

They’re a fantastic charity – and they’re doing something really different this Father’s Day. On the 16th June, York Against Cancer will be holding their 10th anniversary 5k run. But this is an extra special run – it’s for men only. Titled ‘R U Taking the P…?’, the run will help fund research into prostate cancer. Almost 48,000 men in the UK are diagnosed with the disease every year.

Men are welcome to run or walk the 5k, which kicks off on Bishopthorpe Road at 9.30am. And you

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don’t have to do it alone – York Against Cancer are encouraging father and son teams to enter together. n To find out more, and to book your place, visit www.yorkagainstcancer.org.uk, or call 764466. You can also pop into Brian’s Hair Fashions on 54 South Bank Avenue for a chat.

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the chance to see re-enactor demonstrations, in air and ground crew uniform, of how Halifax Bomber aircrew lived while fighting to liberate occupied Europe. A flypast by a Hurricane fighter from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will take place on Saturday (weather permitting!) and a service marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day will be occurring in the Station Chapel on the Sunday.

In addition to all this, there will also be guided tours; a performance from The York Vintage Dance Group; and female vocal harmony group, The Seatones. n For more information, and to book tickets, visit www.yorkshireairmuseum.org, or call 608595.

CHINCHIN TO GIN!

DON’T MISS THE YORKSHIRE GAME & COUNTRY FAIR 2019 AND UK TRACTOR SHOW. One thing’s for sure – you won’t be short of things to do!

Formerly known as the Pickering Game & Country Fair, this annual event on the 18th-19th May is held in the picturesque Scampston Hall near Malton – and brings in hundreds of exhibitors; championships and competitions; and visitors from all over the UK. You can have a go at a plethora of countryside activities including axe throwing; archery; air rifles; clay pigeon shooting and more. Plus you’ll discover falconry displays; dog shows; tractor pulling and a classic car display. n Visit www. outdoorshows.co.uk for more information.

BACK IN TIME EXPERIENCE RAF ELVINGTON LIKE NEVER BEFORE.

For two days – Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May – you’ll be able to take a step back in time at RAF Elvington, and experience what life was like during World War II. The Against the Odds Revival Weekend gives visitors

IT’S TIME FOR SOME GINSPIRATION.

Reckon you know your gins?

Yes? That’s the spirit – because on the 24th May Middletons Hotel are running their very own extra special gin evening where you can sip on a selection of everyone’s favourite juniper berry-based spirit. Don’t worry if you’re not a pro, because there will be experts on hand to help you try something new – and maybe discover a new favourite.

There’s always a chance that a tasty tipple will get your appetite going – so Middletons will also have a delicious selection of Yorkshire tapas available throughout the evening.

All this for just £24.95 per person! To find out more, n visit www.middletonsyork.co.uk; and you can call 611570 or email events@middletonsyork.co.uk to book.

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// UNTIL 28TH APR MAD HATTER OF AN EASTER, Lotherton Hall, 10am-4pm. Follow the white rabbit and enjoy crafts and activities.

Visit www.leeds.gov.uk/lotherton for more information.

HOPPY EASTER ADVENTURE TRAIL, Mother Shipton’s, 10am-5.30pm (last admission 4.30pm). Actors will bring the park to life this April as you follow the trail to help Little Bo Peep find her sheep!

On the way, you’ll also meet bunnies Betty and Clover – and you might just get a chocolate treat if you can solve the puzzles! Not only that but you’ll get to experience the Petrifying Well and Mother Shipton’s Cave – why not bring a picnic?

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

A CHOCOLATE COVERED EASTER, York’s Chocolate Story. From awardwinning guided tours to their Chocolate Egg Masterclasses, York’s Chocolate Story is the ultimate Easter experience.

To find out more about York’s Chocolate Story, and to book, visit www. yorkschocolatestory.com/easter.

EASTER EGG TRAIL, Yorkshire Museum of Farming, 10am-4.30pm. Make a trip to Murton Park and discover a special Easter Egg Trail at the Yorkshire Museum of Farming – the only museum in the district dedicated to the historical agriculture

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of the Ridings of Yorkshire. Visit www. murtonpark.co.uk for more information.

EASTER ENTERTAINMENT, Lightwater Valley. With over 35 rides and attractions; family entertainment; space-themed puppet shows and a special Easter pirate treasure hunt, Lightwater Valley is the perfect place to visit this Easter. Visit www.lightwatervalley.co.uk for more information.

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// 22ND YORK CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL, Parliament Street and Shambles Market, 10am-5pm. Returning for the Easter weekend, this annual celebration of chocolate offers all kinds of treats such as truffles; Easter eggs; churros; chocolate liquors; chocolate pies – and much more.

Visit www.yorkfoodfestival.com for more information. // 23RD SCAMPSTON STORYTELLING, Scampston Hall, 11.30am-12.30pm.

You're invited to the Walled Garden over Easter for this entertaining event.

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// 27TH-28TH FESTIVAL OF VINTAGE, York Racecourse, 10am-5pm. Don’t miss this brilliant two-day festival all about the 1930s-1960s. A must for anyone who enjoys celebrating the days gone by – with live music and two stages with dance floors. Call 07880 910361 or email info@discovervintage.co.uk for more information. Don’t forget to book your tickets at www.festivalofvintage.co.uk – York residents get in for £10 instead of £16 with the discount code FOVYORKRES1.

CRAFT AND GIFT FAYRE, Marriott Hotel, 10am-4pm. Enjoy a craft and gift fayre full of beautiful handcrafted quality gifts – and it’s completely free to get in.

LEST WE FORGET, York Army Museum, 11am-2pm. The museum are asking people to bring in their photographs, diaries, letters, memoirs and stories from the First World War to be recorded and added to the National Public Online Archive. If you want to get involved in making more of Britain’s history call 461010 or visit www.yorkarmymuseum. co.uk for more information.

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// 3RD-6TH MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY BEER FESTIVAL, The Mended Drum, Huby, from 12pm-late. This fun festival features 18 real ales; live music; street food; and costs nothing to enter – so don’t miss it!

Visit www.themendeddrum.co.uk for more information. // 4TH-6TH, 18TH-19TH & 27TH OPEN DAY, Holgate Windmill, 11am4pm. Don’t miss the opportunities to see inside the stunning last working mill in York – and the oldest five-sailed mill in the country. Explore each floor and discover how grain is milled and how flour is produced. Visit www.holgatewindmill.org for more information.

// 5TH SPORTS CARS IN THE PARK, Newby Hall, 10am-5.30pm. If you pop down to Newby Hall on this special Sunday, you’ll discover over 500 sports cars – as well as a number of stalls. Admission includes entry to the gardens and Adventure Playground. Visit www.newbyhall.com for more information.

Steve Cassidy and Friends, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, 7:30pm. The Steve Cassidy Band are joined by The Voice winner Andrea Begley, as well as St George’s school choir, Mick Hull, and community chorus. Visit www. josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk.

DOG WALK, York Racecourse, registration from 10.15am; start at 11am.

This event – in aid of Age UK’s Keep Your Pet charity – features live music; fun agility course; food and drinks; a tombola; ‘picka-prickle’ stalls; and you can, of course, walk your dog! Call 07592 547326 or email kypfundraising@gmail.com for more information. // 6TH SAM SWEENEY – THE UNFINISHED VIOLIN, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. Based on Sam’s own violin, which was carved but never finished by Richard Howard in 1915, this concert is full of instrumental music inspired by the Great War. Visit www.ncem.co.uk. // 8TH-9TH NEVERLAND, Alan Ayckbourn Theatre, York College, 2pm & 7pm. Come along and enjoy the final performance by the Year 2 Dance students based on the story of Peter Pan. Visit www.yorkcollege.ac.uk for more information. // 10TH-12TH THE DECORATIVE HOME & SALVAGE SHOW, Ripley Castle, Friday 12-5pm; Sat and Sun 10am-5pm. This three-day event is ideal for people who are wanting to create a unique indoor or outdoor space, with inspirational

// 11TH-12TH - AGAINST THE ODDS REVIVAL WEEKEND, RAF Elvington, 10am-5pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist. // 12TH ANTIQUE AND COLLECTORS’ FAIR, Driffield Showground, 9am-3.30pm. As well as exploring three halls full of quality collectables and antiques, you can also see if you’ve got any hidden treasures by attending the valuation table between 10am-1pm. Call 01377 254768. // 12TH - VINTAGE RALLY, Burton Agnes Hall, 11am-5pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist. // 14TH-20TH YORK’S DEAD GOOD FESTIVAL, throughout York. Welcome to York’s first ever Dead Good Festival – an event that aims to encourage people to be more open about death, dying and bereavement. Throughout the festival

you’ll be able to take part in talks, crafts, performances and more – call St Leonard’s Hospice on 777777 or email sarah. gilbank@stleonardshospice.nhs.uk for more information. // 17TH CHEESE AND WINE EVENING, The Bar Convent, 7pm. Discover a selection of high quality wines with consultant Geoff Walker. Tickets cost £15. Call 643238 to book. // 18TH FLIP N FILL, Mecca Bingo, 9pm-late.

Don’t miss this live event, kicking off with Bonkers Bingo and hosted by Keyes. Visit www.eventbrite.co.uk for tickets. // 18TH-19TH - YORKSHIRE GAME & COUNTRY FAIR 2019 AND UK TRACTOR SHOW 2019, Scampston Hall, 9am-5pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist. // 19TH TEDDY BEAR AFTERNOON TEA, Wensleydale Railway, 2.15-5pm. Hop on board the Tornado for an extra special teddy bear’s afternoon tea – complete with marmalade sandwiches! Call 01677 425805 to book your seats, or visit www. wensleydalerail.com. // 20TH THE MELROSE QUARTET, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. This fantastic, multi-talented quartet bring both acapella and accompanied traditional music in this invigorating concert. Visit www. ncem.co.uk for more information. // 22ND-23RD O BEAUTIFUL, Alan Ayckbourn Theatre, York College, 2pm & 7pm. Don’t miss the final performance from the Year 2 Acting students. Visit www.yorkcollege.ac.uk for more information.

// 24TH - GIN EVENING, Middletons Hotel, 7pm. Find out more in our Events Hotlist. // 25TH-26TH THE GREAT ANTIQUES AND VINTAGE FAIR, Wetherby Racecourse, 8am-5pm; 9am-4pm. Head down to this stunning venue and see what collectables you can find! Visit www.jaguarfairs.com for more information.

WENSLEYALE FESTIVAL, Wensleydale Railway. With over 40 ales; gin; Prosecco; live music; street food; children’s activities and more – it’s the perfect place to visit.

And it’s free! Call 01677 425805 to book your seats, or visit www.wensleydalerail. com for more information. // 25TH-27TH MAY TRACTION ENGINE RALLY, Castle Howard, 10am-5pm. Don’t miss this exciting family day out! Events include attendance by the Stannage International Stunt Team, a stage show featuring singers and dancers, chainsaw carving, and a whole bunch of rally attractions. To buy tickets and for more information, visit www.outdoorshows.co.uk. // 25TH MAY-2ND JUNE UNICORNS AND DINOSAURS, Mother Shipton’s, 10am-5.30pm (last admission 4.30pm). Discover the legends of unicorns and the history of dinosaurs at England’s oldest attraction.

Visit www.mothershipton.co.uk for more information. // 26TH-27TH MAY OPEN GARDENS, Sutton on the Forest, 1-5pm. Take this rare opportunity to visit the picturesque village and some of its best gardens, as they’re only open every two years! You’ll be able to buy some unusual plants as well as be inspired with ideas for your own plot. The ancient church will be open with flower displays and music and

refreshments will be available from 12pm in the village hall. There will also be book and DVD sales and a tombola. Proceeds to Martin’s House Children’s Hospice, SANDS, and village charities. Email djj3@ btinternet.com for more information. // 26TH BEST OF YORK FESTIVAL, York Sports Club, 11.30am. This fantastic event, hosted by YO1 Radio, will gather some of York’s greatest talents including The Honours, The Mothers, Flatcap Carnival and The 5:15s. It’s a day of music, dancing, food, fair rides, and family fun. Not to mention an outside bar! All to raise vital funds for the Ambulance Wish Foundation.

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FOXWOOD COMMUNITY HUB, Foxwood Community Centre, 11.45am2pm. Enjoy a free/pay-as-you-feel lunch, plus advice and crafts. // 26TH-31ST WALK CYCLE FESTIVAL, York. You’re invited to a week of free and fun walks, rides, socials, workshops and creative activities in celebration of York’s walking and cycling lifestyle. We will inspire, entertain and guide you around beautiful green spaces, and plunge you into a world of labyrinths, murals, trees, storytelling, local food… and more! Visit www. yorkbikebelles.community for more information. // 27TH COUNTRY FAIR, Duncombe Park.

This special bank holiday country fair has something for everyone – from a fun dog show open to all to clay pigeon shooting and archery; Stunt Mania motorcycle team to a mini Grand National and more!

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VALUATION EVENT WITH TENNANTS AUCTIONEERS, The Bar Convent, 11am-3pm. Don’t miss this free

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BOTTOMLESS PROSECCO COCKTAIL TRAIN, Wensleydale Railway, 7.15-9.45pm. Take the train into the Yorkshire Dales and enjoy an evening of fun, laughter and bottomless bubbles.

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valuation day! Bring your items along – you don’t need an appointment. Visit www. tennants.co.uk for more information.

JUNE // 16TH R U TAKING THE P..?, Bishopthorpe Road, 9.30am. Find out more in our Events Hotlist. // 1ST-2ND JUNE QUILT SHOW, Askham Bryan College, 10am-4pm. Don’t miss this quilt show – you’ll find traders, refreshments, a raffle and tombola, as well as free parking. £3 entry. // 21ST-23RD RHS GARDEN HARLOW CARR FLOWER SHOW, Harlow Carr, Harrogate, 9.30am-6pm. Make your way to this flower show, including talks and demonstrations, expert advice and entertainment throughout. Visit www.rhs. org.uk for more information. // 22ND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, The Memorial Hall, Haxby, 2pm. The AGM of the Memorial Hall Trust will take place. For more information, contact Secretary Sheila Wright on 07929 631970.

STRENSALL COMMUNITY CARNIVAL, Hurst Hall to the Village Hall, 11am-5pm. This community carnival brings together a fantastic mixture of local groups – and this year’s acts include Military Wives Choir, Dress Up and Dream, and York Vintage Dance Group. For more information, check out the Facebook page @ strensallcommunitycarnival. // 23RD HUBY & SUTTON AGRICULTURAL SHOW, Sutton Park. Enjoy a jam-packed day with trade and crafts stands – a grand day out for all the family! Visit www.

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EVERY DAY JORVIK VIKING CENTRE, Coppergate.

Discover the Original Viking Encounter!

Visit www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk THE YORK DUNGEON, Clifford Street.

If you enjoy a bit of mild peril in your life, then you need to go to The York Dungeon. Never before has history been so entertaining – and terrifying. Visit www. thedungeons.com/york YORKSHIRE LAVENDER, Terrington, 10am-5pm. Visitors to Yorkshire Lavender can not only admire the stunning lavender displays, they can also browse around the gift shop; have a light lunch or cream tea; discover new products made from the oil of the farm’s lavender; explore the lavender maze, deer park and sculpture park; and loads more. Visit www. yorkshirelavender.com.

JORVIK DIG, St Saviourgate. Head down to DIG on St Saviourgate and your little ones can experience a real hands-on archaeological adventure! As they become trainee ‘diggers’, they’ll have a chance to discover the most incredible and exciting artefacts from 2000 years of York’s history. Visit www.digyork.com for more information.

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.

YORK GOLF RANGE, Towthorpe Moor Lane, near Strensall. Set in beautiful countryside, York Golf Range features a

whole host of fun activities. Visit www. yorkgolfrange.co.uk or call 499275.

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY, Pickering. See 24 miles of Yorkshire’s amazing scenery aboard classic trains. Visit www.nymr.co.uk.

WHITE ROSE YORK TOURS, meet at west entrance to York Minster, 11am and 3pm (also 1pm Friday and Saturday). Take a free history tour of the city centre. Visit www.whiteroseyork.com or call 07792 207679.

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// EVERY MON & WEDS LINE DANCING, York Health Service Club. Join Rene’s Revellers for beginners line dancing at 6.45pm and improvers at 8.15pm. Call 470292 or email dwpurdy@ btinternet.com. // EVERY TUES LINE DANCING, Haxby WMC, York, 11am-1pm. Join Rene’s Revellers for a morning of line dancing. Call 470292 or email dwpurdy@btinternet.com. // EVERY WEDS & FRI OPEN DAYS, Poppleton Community Railway Nursery, 10am-3.30pm. Discover a variety of shrubs and herbaceous perennials while exploring railway artefacts and historical buildings. Visit www. poppletonrailwaynursery.co.uk for more information. // EVERY SAT THE MILL SHOP, Holgate Windmill, 10am-12pm. Pop in to Holgate Windmill’s shop and grab everything from freshly milled wholemeal flour and local honey to fab gifts including wooden kitchenware and greetings cards. Visit www.holgatewindmill. org for more information.

SATURDAY MORNING SALES, Poppleton Community Railway Nursery, 10am-1pm. Visit www. poppletonrailwaynursery.co.uk. // 2ND SAT OF EACH MONTH

MALTON FOOD MARKET, Malton.

The best of Yorkshire produce, as well as entertainment and demonstrations. Visit www.maltonyorkshire.co.uk for more information. // EVERY SUN WIGGINTON CAR BOOT SALE, House Farm, Wigginton. The classic Wigginton Car Boot Sale is back for the 2019 season. Cars cost £8 and vans are £9, with additional trailers at £2 extra.

Public admission is £1 with toilets and refreshments available. Call 768463 for more information.

HERITAGE TRAIN RIDES, Yorkshire Museum of Farming. Hop on board for a special train ride at Murton Park – the only museum in the district dedicated to the historical agriculture of the Ridings of Yorkshire. Visit www.murtonpark.co.uk for more information. // 28TH-29TH - FOREST LIVE 2019, Dalby Forest, 6.30-10pm.

Forest Live is a major outdoor live music series held every summer by Forestry Commission England. Forest Live 2019 takes place in seven beautiful woodland arenas across the country. Over 1.75 million people have attended a forest gig in the last eighteen years. With everything required for a great night out, including good food and drink, the concerts are renowned for their informal and relaxed atmosphere set to a spectacular forest backdrop. Money raised from ticket sales helps to look after the nation’s forests sustainably, for people to enjoy and wildlife to thrive. Forest Live in this region takes place in Dalby Forest, near Pickering and this year’s headline acts are: Paul Weller - Friday 28th June; Jess Glynne - Saturday 29th June. For further info/tickets: www.forestryengland. uk/music and tel 03000 680400.

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ME AND MY GIRL (14th-18th May) To book: 01904 623568 Don’t miss this classic musical from the HANDBAGGED brilliant Pick Me Up Theatre. Featuring (24th April-11th May) the toe-tappingly catchy songs The Sun This satirical comedy starring Susan Has Got His Hat On, Leaning on a Lamp Penhaligon and Sarah Crowden explores Post, and Lambeth Walk. what might have happened behind the THE MOUSETRAP scenes at the Queen’s weekly meetings (20th-25th May) with Margaret Thatcher while she was This record-breaking murder mystery by Prime Minister.

Agatha Christie is touring – and stars Only MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Fools and Horses’ Gwyneth Strong as (14th-18th May) Mrs Boyle.

Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy PAUL MERTON’S IMPRO CHUMS that asks if true love really can conquer all (1st June) is coming to the York stage, starring Robin It’s like Whose Line is it Anyway – live on Simpson as Benedick. stage! Get fully absorbed in the hilarious TURN OF THE SCREW world of improvisation with a team of (21st May-1st June) seasoned professionals – and experience The year is 1840 and a young governess a night at the theatre like no other. is looking after two orphaned children.

LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE But when she discovers that they’re not (3rd-8th June) alone, she’s prepared to risk everything Based on the Academy Award-winning to keep the children safe – even if that film, the show tells the story of Olive, means giving herself up to The Others. who gets an invitation to compete in the Years later and it’s time for her to confront Little Miss Sunshine beauty contest. So the past. the Hoover family decide to pile into their rickety yellow VW camper van and take the trip from New Mexico to California.

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GISELLE (6th May) This ultimate romantic ballet, presented

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To book: 0844 854 2757 PETER PAN: EASTER PANTO (24th April) This special Easter pantomime stars Tracy Beaker’s Dani Harmer as Wendy, Bobby Davro as Smee, and Lloyd Warbey from Disney’s Art Attack as Peter Pan. From impressive music to brilliant dance

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Ian Bousfield is back on the trombone to perform Grondahl’s concerto, plus you’ll enjoy performances of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring; Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries; and Pryor’s The Bluebells of Scotland.

Joseph Rowntree Theatre To book: 01904 501935 STEVE CASSIDY AND FRIENDS (5th May)

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This fantastic performance by York Opera brings to life Mozart’s comic opera, full of intrigue, misunderstanding and forgiveness. It will be sung in English and accompanied by a full orchestra.

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To book: 01904 613000 ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL (9th-19th May) The York International Shakespeare Festival 2019 opens at Friargate theatre with this rarely-performed classic comedy.

When two teenagers enter into a world full of pointless conflicts, capricious leaders, continental emotion and singing, a modern tale about love, sex and class follows.

JOHN COOPER STUDIO www.41monkgate.co.uk LIFE MOVES ON OR DOES IT (28th-29th June) Don’t miss this special performance with York People First.

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