Your Local Link Magazine May Edition

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The Vikings are back!

May 2022

JORVIK Viking Festival returns from the 28th May - 1st June.

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COVER STORY The Vikings descend on York once more for the return of JORVIK Viking Festival! Join in the five days of hands-on fun, living history, craft workshops and much more. P.41.

What’s Online Our home on the internet, www.yourlocallink.co.uk, is jam-packed with York events, stories you won’t find in the magazine, expanded horoscopes and free printable walks from our Walking Wanderer.

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Short Story

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Walking with The Wanderer

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Your Home and Garden

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Your Family and You

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This is very much a healing month for many Taureans, and the word ‘healing’ has many different connotations. If there have been health problems (physical or mental), May should see the turning of the tide – but it is broader than that!

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A frustrating few weeks wherein things do not happen nearly as quickly as you’d like them to – or indeed, as quickly as you have been led to believe that they would! There is some preponderance of involvement with bureaucracy and with people who talk the talk but then trip over and fall flat on their faces when they try to walk the walk. Conclusion? Do not expect too much from others at this time and keep pushing for what you want and have been promised.

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21ST JUN - 22ND JUL

A faster and brighter month than some you have known this year as plans start falling into place, doors that have been closed start creaking open, and people make good on their promises.

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Probably more money going out than there is coming in, but this seems to be planned budgeting, so we can only hope you know what you’re doing! Certainly, if you’re spending to impress a member of the opposite sex, you’ll succeed in cartloads, so social and romantic outlooks are extremely favourable – especially over weekend periods. Older Leo males who’ve got a few bob in the bank might want to be a bit cautious…

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Female members of the sign will inevitably find themselves acting as referees and counsellors between warring male parties – and sorry girls, sooner or later, you’re going to have to pick a side! Virgo males, on the other hand, couldn’t care less what is happening in other peoples’ lives because they’re far too busy following their own aiming points and ambitions and will enjoy some spectacular success between the 18th and 24th.

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A lovely feeling of freedom and independence influences lady Librans, causing them to act impulsively in pursuit of a little bit more fun and laughter. This will inevitably cause some confusion among friends and family, who will find it hard to understand what you’re doing and why…

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You may be criticised for doing something which other people have got away with doing for years – in which case I hope you react accordingly. A romantic opportunity around the middle of the month might be seen as a mistake, so proceed with caution. Brighter moods descend in late May, giving you a trouble-free run into June.

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A grumpy start to the month when it becomes apparent that you’re not going to get your own way on issues of principle which may seem to be of great importance, but which are not very important at all. It looks like a partner is putting their foot down and making a bit of a stand against your preconceptions of how they should be behaving.

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One way or another you’re going to be given a much clearer view of your future as May unfolds! On a parochial level, there are some highs around the 4th, 5th and 6th counterbalanced by some annoying and frustrating delays around the 18th and 19th when some schedules

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Certain people are going to tell you “no you can’t do that!” In times gone by you might have accepted this with a degree of resignation, but this time around you’re going to ask 'why?' and demand an answer. When you don’t get that answer or at least a satisfactory one, you will fly in the face of convention, do what you wanted to do in the first place, and see what happens next. It will be very little, but you’ll have called someone’s bluff!

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An easy-going month in which a deeper degree of compromise and understanding is found within relationships, and more often than not, you find yourself singing from the same hymn sheet. Travel aspects tie in with family reunions and longer distance travel options are looked at later in the year. A lot of pleasure is being taken at the moment from the little things in life.

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THE STORY OF THE BEAR “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was Bear.”

“What are you after, Little Kathryn? Do you want him?”

James chuckled, and Patricia chuckled with him, as Little Kathryn continued to frantically point at the object in the window. She smiled and struggled in anticipation, nearly squeezing herself out of her father’s arms.

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“Put her down, James... let’s take her inside and see what we can do.” James handed her over to his wife and the three of them walked into the shop.

“Little Bears.” said James. “I wonder what this sells.” Pat raised her eyebrows and ignored the comment, looking around at the inside of Little Bears. It sold teddy bears. It sold a lot of teddy bears.

There were teddy bears from the floor to the ceiling. The title of the shop was a little misleading, Pat thought – there were little bears, that was true, but there were also large bears, and two or three huge bears leaning against a mantelpiece, almost as if they were holding it up. She hoped that Little Kathryn wanted the bear she had been pointing at, as she was not sure that they would be able to get one of the big bears in the car.

To be fair to Little K, there was not much she wanted. If she wanted something, though, she made sure her parents knew about it. She had not learned to talk yet, but she was close.

Words had not come to her, but Pat felt that when they did, their daughter would have a lot to say.

“Excuse me... can we take a look at one of the bears in the window, please?” said Pat.

The girl (was she in her teens? It was so difficult to tell! She must be getting older. Pat reminded herself to look at a policeman at some point in the near future. If they looked young, then she really was getting older). The girl (her name tag said ‘Sally’) turned and smiled.

“Just follow where my daughter is pointing, she should be able to lead you to him.” Sally laughed. “Kathryn is not able to talk yet, but she can certainly let you know which one he is.”

Sally looked at James and then at Little Kathryn.

“Can you point me to the bear you are interested in, Kathryn?” Kathryn nodded, frantically, pointing desperately with one hand and holding on to her father’s with the other. Sally followed the pointing finger and headed to the window.

“I think it is the one closest to the door – yes, that’s the one,” said James, as Sally picked up one of the bears by the leg

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and brought it into the main area.

Kathryn was nearly purple as she saw the bear being brought over.

Pat was pleased that Kathryn had stuck to the bear in the window and that the bear in the window was not half as big as half of the bears on offer at Little Bears, and suspected that once Kathryn had got her hands on him, she was not going to let go.

Sally smiled at Kathryn, clearly as smitten with their child as Kathryn was with the bear.

“Do you like your bear, Kathryn?” she said, as James handed the bear over to his daughter, who hugged it and obviously had no intention of letting go.

Little Kathryn looked up at Sally, clearly thrilled that this nice lady had handed her her new friend and trying to think of a way to thank her.

“Bear,” said Little Kathryn, quite clearly, and three mouths fell open.

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Getting there

This is a walk of wide views and quiet valleys. After climbing high onto the Wolds from Bishop Wilton, where there are far-reaching vistas over the Vale of York, the walk arrives at the hamlet of Great Givendale with its picturesque church. The route then traverses typical Wolds country, dipping into a deep valley before returning to the top of the escarpment and dropping back down through hillside pastures to Bishop Wilton.

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1 Staring from the Fleece Inn door, go right on road. Continue for 350 metres until the footpath sign on the left. Go through a gate and head up the hillside keeping close to the hedge left. Remain near the hedge as the path steepens near the top of the field to reach the fence corner.

2 Turn right as signed with fence left and bank/ hedge right. Remain close to the hedge as it swings left to the kissing gate. Through, go uphill for 40 metres and take the path right at a further kissing gate. Now follow a fenced path along the top of the field keeping the hedge left, eventually reaching the gate leading to the hedged track. Follow track staying right at the fork to reach the road.

4 Immediately through the second gate head left uphill alongside the plantation. Where trees end keep across the grass to gate ahead. Through the gate take the left path walking uphill for 600 metres with a hedge right to the road.

5 Go left on road and continue for over a mile using a wider left verge to avoid passing traffic.

100 metres beyond Foxwood Lodge fork left on a smaller road. Follow this but after the road begins to dip take the signed path left opposite the telegraph pole.

6 Walk alongside hedge then plantation right.

Continue beside hedge with deep valley right until gate left. Here turn sharp right and head very steeply downhill towards gates soon visible in the valley bottom. Through, walk ahead 20 metres 3 Turn left walking through Great Givendale. At to waymark post, then go very steeply uphill as the T junction go through a metal gate right of the directed soon using rough steeps to reach chalk road sign walking down a gravel path to the church. track. Turn right and follow the track which curves left Keep right of the church to a gate. Through, walk into trees. Continue ahead when track leaves trees ahead for a short distance under trees to the track. keeping by hedge right to the road.

Turn right going downhill with ponds in the valley below. Remain on track, passing a green building left. Beyond, continue on the grass with a stream right to double gates and a bridge over another stream joining from left.

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The recommended starting Miles point is the crossroads Hours in Bishop Wilton by the Fleece Inn. Bishop Wilton is 15 miles from York following the A166 and turning right at the bottom of Garrowby Hill. Bus 747 runs three times per day from York Railway Station to Bishop Wilton Mon.-Sat. stopping at the crossroads. The last return bus is currently at 14.18. It is also possible to start the walk in Great Givendale using roadside parking.

Is this walk for me?

This is a fairly challenging walk. There are two climbs, one with steep sections and another with steps. There is also a very steep descent. Path conditions are generally good although there are boggy areas on the ascent and descent from the Wolds with a potentially very muddy stretch near the end of the walk. Roads are followed for 1½ miles. These carry local traffic only and mostly have wide grass verges.

What to see Bishop Wilton is one of the York area’s most attractive villages with quiet streets on either side of its long green beck, lined with an interesting mix of buildings. The stand out feature of Great Givendale is the beautifully situated church of St Ethelburga around which there’s a carpet of snowdrops and aconites in spring. The valley beyond the church, and the steeper sided Deep Dale crossed later, are typical of the Wolds. In good visibility, the views from above Bishop Wilton extend across the Vale of York to the Pennines.

Refreshments The Fleece Inn at Bishop Wilton is open daily except for Monday. The recommended alternative is Bishop Wilton Community Shop nearby which has a café area and is open daily.

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Recently I lost a relative who was a big York City fan and loved his football and sport.

He was someone who, when I was younger, dedicated a lot of time to being a steward at the football at Bootham Crescent, and I always remember him being one of the first faces I'd see as I walked through the car park. When I think back, my dad also told me tales of when he used to do the doors for the city supporters club and the stories I've been told over the years.

The recent completion of the sale of Bootham Crescent and the move to the new stadium has really made me think of all the history that goes before it and the tales others must have themselves like I've read on social media over the last year or so. It's a special place. My mum and dad met in the supporters club too. It was always a proper family affair and a hub for the local community where everyone would go. I've said before that football is only part of it.

Meeting up with friends and family is an even bigger way of life too. The club being on my doorstep throughout life has meant a lot to myself and my family over the years and the deal now having gone through will see a real change in

landscape. Looking forward now that the sale has gone through and focusing back on the club now is what happens next? The building of relationships between the Supporters Trust and the chairman certainly seems to be very optimistic. The full extent of Jason McGill's future will be an interesting one as to whether he continues to lead the club going forward with now permanent manager John Askey into a new era for the club or if a new man comes in to take over. Whatever does happen though, the future feels brighter and finally, things seem to be heading in a much more positive direction. But it's not over yet. As I write this column, it feels like the playoffs will be a massive push this season. We’ve been on a cracking run and if anyone had said to me before Askey took charge that we would be in contention for the playoffs this season I’d have snapped your hand off! That's not me happy with underachieving it is more of how this season has come and again gone without a lot of success. It's been a poor season overall and the need to do better for promotion in whatever league we are in next season is the ultimate ambition all round. The

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Two beautiful gardens are open in Whixley on the 15th of May. The Old Vicarage is a 3/4 acre walled flower garden overlooking the deer park where guests can follow the gravel path through mixed borders, old roses, hardy perennials and tidy topiaries.

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cold nights, as they are vulnerable to frost, until the very end of the month.

Once it’s safe to plant, set the young corn out in a block pattern rather than in lines. This will help with pollination which is dependent on the wind. Take care when removing from pots as sweet corn resents root disturbance.

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Sweet corn is ready to harvest once the tassels at the end of the cob have turned chocolate brown.

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To get the best out of sweet corn if growing your own from seed, it’s also worth considering what type and variety to try. There are three categories of sweet corn seed available usually labelled, super sweet, extra tender and standard. The standard varieties are now generally of inferior quality and outclassed, certainly in the flavour department. You might be thinking super sweet would be the most delectable, but in my experience, that’s not always the case as it can be too sugary.

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York Cats Protection DOOGIE HOWSER & TRAPPER JOHN, Male, 8 years old and 3 years old Is there a doctor in the house? Why yes, there are two actually, and these Docs, Doogie Howser and Trapper John are quite an unlikely pairing, given they were on our TV screens in separate decades, but for some reason, they just work! These two fine fellows work with surgical precision when it comes to matters of the heart, and together they use their wit, cunning and charisma to win over even some of the thickest skinned humans out there. Their previous owner sadly had to let them go due to her ill health but told us that since the get-go these boys have been inseparable. You couldn’t ask for a finer duo with Doogie.H and Trapper.J, so don’t risk delaying your appointment to come and see our resident Doctors, it could be bad for your health!

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A local church has been awarded over half a million pounds in funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to restore its stained glass.

All Saints Church, North Street in York,

now has £531,000 for the restoration work. The stained glass will also be the inspiration for this year’s Flower Festival floral creations by students from Askham Bryan College.

York residents and tourists are invited to drop into the church to admire the floral arrangements, view the historic windows and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere during the church’s Flower Festival in May. All Saints North Street contains an exceptional collection of stained glass dating from the second quarter of the 14th century and the first half of the 15th century, distributed across thirteen windows. The glass is not only of great quality, but is also of exceptional interest, with windows depicting rare, and in one instance unique, subjects in stained glass.

The Flower Festival takes place Thursday-Sunday 5-8 May with fantastic floral arrangements being created by students from Askham Bryan College. The flower festival is free to attend and all are welcome to visit and enjoy the beautiful flower displays.

Refreshments will be available.

All Saints North Street is open daily 10am – 4pm. Services are held weekly on Thursdays at 12:45 and on Sundays at 7:30pm, and at 10:30am on the first Sunday of the month.

Heads up York gamers: You can now get real-life XP by studying towards an esports diploma at York College.

YORK College is planning to put itself at the heart of the region’s competitive gaming industry by launching a full-time esports diploma and its own esports team.

The BTEC Level 3 course will launch this September, and there’s set to be a bespoke esports area housing highspec PCs. Esports, which sees video gamers compete in tournaments for prizes, enjoyed an overall sector growth of 8.5 per cent annually between 2016 and 2019 in the UK. the industry is now worth more than £112million per year, according to the UK video game trade body Ukie.

Amy Gledhill, Deputy Head of Sport, Public Services, Hair & Beauty at York College, said: “The esports sector now offers a serious career path. There is a real industry growing up around the tournaments, and our courses will cover everything from event management and entrepreneurship to strategies, wellbeing and nutrition.”

“Our esports students will then have the option of heading into the fast-growing higher

education provision for esports or an industry apprenticeship. The qualification is endorsed by the British Esports Association which means it’s recognised by employers and will support entry into the industry in a range of roles.”

“The course isn’t just about playing games - this is about providing a solid foundation for learners to develop technical and transferable skills and gain experience in a variety of different sections of the esports industry. This can lead to many career paths such as esports player, team coach, data analyst, events manager or health and fitness coach.”

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activities available throughout the day.

Visitors get a free beer glass to take home. Visit riponcathedral.org.uk.

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Information is correct at the time of printing but subject to change. Please check with venues ahead of your visit and follow the most recent government guidelines relating to Covid-19.

ONGOING BAR CONVENT’S TRUE CROSS The Bar Convent, York. A new redisplay of the Bar Convent’s True Cross commemorates Easter and the 155th anniversary of its authorization for veneration on April 11, 1867. The redisplay will feature new research as well as never-before-seen documentation.

For more information visit www.barconvent.org.uk.

APRIL // 28th, 29th & 30th April MYSTERY PLAY, 7.30pm each evening. All Saints’ Church YO1 6JD. Tickets available via the All Saints Facebook page. Admission free.

MAY // 30 April - 1 May FESTIVAL OF VINTAGE, York Racecourse, 10am - 5pm. Celebrating the fashion and style of the 1930s-1960s across three buildings and four floors! th

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This event is packed to the rafters with arguably the best selection of early vintage fashion in the UK. Visit festivalofvintage.co.uk for more information. // 1st May BANK HOLIDAY OUTDOOR BASH, Black Horse Inn, Wigginton.

3pm – 8.30pm. Live music from Scene 2, The Pokies, Hot Food Powder 50s/60s Rock n Roll. Prosecco, gin and beer served from the outdoor bar. // 2nd May DUNCOMBE PARK COUNTRY FAIR, Vintage tractors, stunt horses, mini grand national, gun dog displays and a funfair are just a few highlights of the jam-packed Country Fair. Tickets are available at dpcountryfair.co.uk.

RIPON CATHEDRAL BEER FESTIVAL 2022, Ripon Cathedral, 11.30am - 5pm. Award-winning beers, refreshing ciders, wine and Pimms served in the Dean's garden, with the backdrop of beautiful Ripon Cathedral. Live music, good food and plenty of children's

// 4th May STRICTLY FUN BARN DANCING, Acomb Methodist Church Hall. 2.15pm - 4.30pm for an afternoon of Barn/Ceilidh Style Social Dancing.

Admission £3. For more information call Phil on 01904 783029. // 5th May RIVER FOSS SOCIETY WALK, Beningbrough Hall, Newton-on-Ouse.

A lovely easy three-mile evening walk and optional Blacksmith's Arms pub.

Email annebednarski@hotmail.com to participate.

SHE WAS WALKING HOME, York Explore Library, Museum Street, 6:30pm-7:30pm. She Was Walking Home is a new piece of testimonial theatre created from the real-life experiences of 33 women living, working and studying in York. With stories of fear, suspicion and anger to venues across York to make sure the right voices are still being heard. For more information visit tinyurl.com/4dpbu59z // 5th - 8th May FLOWER FESTIVAL All Saints’ Church YO1 6JD, 10am-4pm, [service Thursday 5 May 12.45]. Come and view beautiful floral arrangements inspired by our historic stained-glass.

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// 14th May RAWCLIFFE CARNIVAL 2022, Rawcliffe Rec Hall & Field, 1pm - 8pm. Rawcliffe's biggest carnival this Millenium will be a fun-filled family day packed with live music, performances, sports activities, dog show, food and drink, carnival games, local stalls and much, much more! Limited disabled parking only. Free entry. Visit tinyurl.com/mrynkh6h.

// 7th May ST LEONARD'S CHALLENGE WALK, West Lane Baptist Centre, BD22 8EN, 8am - 4pm. Set in the stunning Bronte Country join a team of like-minded people raising money for St Leonard’s Hospice. Mostly following bridleways around the Haworth area

// 7th May PURCELL AND A PINT, York Mansion House, 7.30pm. Be transported back to the alehouses of 17th century England. Join Eboracum Baroque and York Gin for an evening of rowdy drinking songs, popular fiddle tunes and delicious York Gin. For more information visit eboracumbaroque.co.uk. // 10th May ACOMB W.I. MEETING, Acomb Methodist Church Hall, 7.30pm. This month Acomb WI welcomes Roger Burnett who will be giving a stimulating talk entitled, 'A Gardeners life in the pandemic'. Roger will also be offering a selection of plants for sale at the meeting.

Visitors are welcome. £3 entry to include tea/coffee. For more information, email acombwi@outlook.com. // 12th May SAD POETS DOORSTEP CLUB, Acomb Explore Library, 5pm-7.30pm.

Marking Mental Health Awareness Week share your own poetry or short story in a supportive environment, or just come and listen. Free event, please book via Eventbrite. // 13th May THE THINGS WE LEFT SLEEPING BOOK LAUNCH, The Bar Convent, 7.15pm. Join local author, Kathryn Lund, for the launch party of their latest novel, The Things We Left Sleeping. Attendees will get to hear

Kathryn reading a snippet from the book, pick up a limited edition postcard print and can bring a copy of the book to be signed, or buy a copy there! Visit www. kathrynlundtheauthor.co.uk for more information. // 14 May BE OUR GUEST! St. Saviourgate Unitarian Chapel, York. 4pm. Join The De Costa Academy in a celebration of the best of Musical Theatre. Tickets are £10 and available on the door. All profits to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. For more information visit www. decostaacademy.co.uk. th

// 14 May YORK STEINER SCHOOL SPRING FAIR, York Steiner School, 10am - 4pm. A huge craft area featuring the best local artisans, multiple children's attractions ranging from puppet shows and art activities through to the famous Maypole dancing and new for this year, a central Food Hall with stalls from the tastiest local producers.

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7.30pm. Returning with some new songs and some old faves, this evening will not disappoint. Tickets from £8.

For more information visit www. josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk. // 17th May YORK CENTRAL W.I. MEETING, Jacob's Well, 7pm.

This month welcoming the Civic Party speaking about their year in office and the duties of the Lord Mayor. Anyone who wishes to come along should please email yorkcentralwi@gmail.com for further information

// 18th May STRICTLY FUN BARN DANCING, Acomb Methodist Church Hall. 2.15pm - 4.30pm for an afternoon of Barn/Ceilidh Style Social Dancing.

Admission £3. For more information call Phil on 01904 783029.

// 17th May ACOMB AFTERNOON TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD, The Methodist Church Hall, Front

// 19th May FREE VALUATION EVENT, The Bar Convent, York, 11am-3pm. A team of valuers from Tennants Auctioneers

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// 14th - 15th May PLANT SALE, Beningborough Hall, Gallery and Gardens, 10am - 4pm.

Take a bit of Beningbrough home with you from the annual spring plant sale, many of the plants propagated from around the gardens. Normal admission charges apply (Free to National Trust members).

// 28th May - 1st June JORVIK VIKING FESTIVAL, York City Centre. The Vikings will be pitching their tents in central York in May with the welcome return of the JORVIK Viking Festival! Get into the Norse spirit and join in five days of living history, hands-on fun, craft workshops and many other favourite activities. Visit jorvikvikingfestival.co.uk for more information.

// 15th May STEVE CASSIDY BAND AND FRIENDS, Joseph Rowntree Theatre,

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Street Acomb, 2pm. Andrew Thornton will be the guest speaker about the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Visitors are welcomed, admission is £1. For more information js5645@yahoo.co.uk or call 01904 798694.

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will be on hand to discuss your antiques, jewellery, watches, collectables, wine and Whisky and give you a free auction estimate for items you wish to sell. Visit tennants.co.uk for more information. // 21st - 22nd May FESTIVAL OF DOGS Castle Howard, 10am - 3pm.

The much-loved Festival of Dogs has returned! Presenting a celebration of all things canine once again, with plenty to keep the whole family entertained, as well as our four-legged visitors! All activities during the Dog Festival are included in the cost of a standard admission ticket. For more information visit friends.castlehoward.co.uk // 22nd May ST LEONARD’S HOSPICE PLANT SALE 185 Tadcaster Road, 11am - 2pm.

Come along to the hospice and enjoy shopping for bedding plants, perennials, fruit, veg etc. Shop along to the music of Kenny Trombone, and enjoy a cuppa and a piece of cake. // 25th May RIVER FOSS SOCIETY WALK, Nunnington Village Hall. Join the society in a five-mile circular walk in and around Nunnington ending with refreshments at the Courtyard Cafe. Email derek@chivers. plus.com. // 25th May - 5th June ENCHANTED STORIES, Mother Shipton’s Cave. See giant story books and a Wonderland of fairy-tale themed displays with fantastical photo opportunities throughout the ancient woodland. Visit www.mothershipton.co.uk for more information.

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// Jubil ic & YORK FAIR & FOOD usSPRING Live Mtainment Beacoee r e t n FESTIVAL, York Knavesmire. Ten days En full of entertainment, food, drink, rides, 10 days of Jubilee Holiday fun! crafts and much more. Live music will BOOK NOW yorkspringfair.co.uk fill the field withatenergy and the whole family can enjoy a great day out. Tickets are available to purchase from www. ticketsource.co.uk/yorkspringfair // 27 May - 28 May QUILT SHOW, St Chad’s Church YO23 1EY, 10.30am – 3.30pm. Enjoy a visit to the Arboretum in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with cushions, bags, quilts and more made during lockdown as well as a vast array or quilts, or course. Haberdashery stalls will be in the Church Hall. Entry £3 with profits going to Yorkits, who make washable feminine hygiene kits for women and girls in third world countries. th

YOGA WITH NESTOR, Stockton on the Forest Village Hall, 10 am. A mixed ability yoga class, beginners welcome.

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// 28th, 29th & 30th May IN TIME, York Army Museum. Channel your inner detective in this escaperoom-style performance by Live History.

Decipher clues and solve the mystery. For more information visit yorkarmymuseum. co.uk.

HARMONY LADIES CHOIR, Acomb Methodist Church Hall, 7:30pm. A friendly group that needs no audition to join and they looking for new members, come along and give it a try. For more information visit www. yorkinharmony.co.uk.

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// EVERY WED & FRI FRIENDSHIP GROUP, St Aelred's Community Centre, Tang Hall, 1-3 pm (Wed) St Sampson's Centre, 10.30 am - 12.30 am. Join the York Racial Equality Network at this regular meet-up that aims to combat isolation and bring communities together with weekly crafts and the opportunity to learn about different cultures. Visit www.yren.co.uk.

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// 28th May 2022 ORGAN RECITAL, All Saints’ Church YO1 6JD, 12.30pm.

Professional classical musician Ben Horden will be performing the first organ recital of the year. Admission free. No booking required.

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// 28th - 29th May ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE FAIR, Wetherby Racecourse. Join professional dealers, collectors and antique enthusiasts at Wetherby Racecourse. There will be a wide selection of furniture, pictures, ceramics, glass, silver, jewellery, curios and collectables. Visit jaguarfairs.com.

// 4th June THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE HOPES & DREAMS CHARITY BALL, York Racecourse. 6pm - 2am. Hosted by Ben Fry and Laura Castle at YorkMix Radio a fizz reception awaits you to this night full of food, entertainment and fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support. Live bands, after-dinner DJ and late bar. Don't miss out, to book your ticket visit tinyurl.com/ mv2ajxja

// EVERY THURSDAY YOGA WITH NESTOR 29 Maple Grove, Fulford. A mixed ability yoga class, beginners welcome.

Email nestorportnoy@yahoo.com PURELY BALLROOM, Huntington Working Men's Club, 7-8.30pm. Join this friendly beginners ballroom and Latin dance lesson. Tuition will be focused on the Jive, ChaChaCha, and Waltz up to the Christmas break. Call 07939 336315 or email andy.k.gant@gmail. com for more information.

WIGGINTON CAR BOOT, Home Farm, Wigginton. The classic Wigginton Car Boot Sale is on every Sunday, weather permitting. Cars cost £8 and vans are £9, with additional trailers at £2 extra. Public admission is £1 with toilets and refreshments available. Call 01904 768463 for more information. // EVERY DAY CITY CRUISES YORK,, York's favourite water-based attraction offers sightseeing, dining, self-drive, and private hire cruises on the River Ouse, and is a much-loved and highly regarded staple of York's visitor economy.

CITY WALLS EXPERIENCE, Micklegate Bar. Visit one of the historic gateways into the city and discover 2,000 year stories involving battle, imprisonment and near destruction. This new attraction is open April - October.

Visit yorkcitywalls.com for more information.

GHOST TRAIL OF YORK, West Doors of York Minster, 7.30 pm. Dare you cross the centuries and discover York's spine-chilling history? Visit www. ghosttrail.co.uk or call 01904 633276.

JORVIK DIG, St Saviourgate. Head down to DIG on St Saviourgate where your little ones can experience a real hands-on archaeological adventure! Visit www.digyork.com for more information.

WHITE ROSE YORK TOURS, meet at the West Entrance to York Minster, 11 am and 3 pm (also 1 pm

Friday and Saturday). Take a free history tour of the city centre. Visit www. whiteroseyork.com or call 07792 207679.

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YORK LEISURE CENTRE, York Leisure Centre at the York Stadium Leisure Complex at Monks Cross has a great range of activities guaranteed to turn up the fun. From the junior gym, swimming, racquet sports, and clip 'n climb, the whole family will enjoy the range of fun and affordable activities. Visit better.org. uk/york-lc.

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YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM, Elvington. Did you know that the first-ever aeroplane was invented in Yorkshire? Explore aircraft from throughout history as well as archive material and documentation and learn all about the world of aviation. Visitors can also enjoy a stroll on the Nature of Flight walk or take a moment to reflect in the Remembrance Garden. Visit yorkshireairmuseum.org.

YORK GOLF RANGE Towthorpe Moor Lane, near Strensall.

Set in beautiful countryside, York Golf Range features a whole host of fun activities, including a floodlit driving range, a nine-hole golf course, crazy golf and even foot golf – a great combination of soccer and golf. Visit www.yorkgolfrange.co.uk or call 01904 499275.

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THEATRE & NIGHTS OUT MAY York Theatre Royal To book, call 01904 623568, or visit www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk.

brothers are still living there. Life is transformed into a struggle for power and sexual dominance. In Harold Pinter's 1960s masterwork, widely regarded as his best play, who will triumph?

Joseph Rowntree Theatre To book, call 01904 501935, or visit www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk.

// 6th May ME, MYSELF & MISHA Terpsichoring Dance presents a poignant, autobiographical dance show developed and performed by award-winning dance artist Ana Silverio. The show follows one woman’s physical and emotional journey to become a mother. // 10th May ELEPHANT ROCK A new comedy from Badapple Theatre Company. Time has taken its toll on once a beloved Palace Theatre insight of the mighty Elephant Rock. Join the comedic cast who are determined the Palace doors stay open. // 16 May - 21 May THE HOMECOMING When a professor from an American university goes home with his wife, he discovers that his father, uncle, and th

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// 25th - 28th May JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL Immerse yourself in the evocative tale of a man devoted to science discovering a chemical breakthrough that can solve mankind's most challenging medical and more dilemmas. Love, betrayal and murder lurk at every chilling twist and turn.

// 24th May YORKRAINE DEC UKRAINE APPEAL This evening of iconic pop and rock tunes from the past six decades features four of York's best cover bands.

The event's musicians, hosts, sound tech, and crew have all offered their time for free, and all profits will go to the DEC appeal.

Grand Opera House To book, visit atgtickets.com, or call 0333 009 6690

// 12th - 14th THE ADDAMS FAMILY Wednesday Addams, the ultimate evil princess, has grown up and fallen in love, and she wants her father to keep his mother in the dark about it. Gomez Addams is forced to do something he's never done before: keep a secret from Morticia Addams, his beloved wife. What happens when Wednesday's 'regular' boyfriend joins the family? // 17th - 19th May SNOW WHITE Patricia Veale School of Dance is featuring a cast of dancers of all ages to perform this well-loved fairytale, Snow White. This is a dance show for all the

// 28th May WE GOT THIS BAFTA and Perrier award-winning comedian Dylan Moran delivers a gloriously angry journey through the frustrations and silliness of modern life. // 3rd - 7th May FATAL ATTRACTION Susie Amy, Oliver Farnworth, and Louise Redknapp feature in Fatal Attraction, the definitive film thriller. This thrilling performance addresses the question, "What happens when passion turns deadly?" // 21st May - 22nd May THE GRUFFALO This musical rendition of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's iconic picture book takes youngsters aged 3 and up on a journey

Theatre @ 41 To book, visit: 41monkgate.co.uk // 14th May TROPICANA: THE QUEER COMEDY CABARET Tropicana will be the most engaging LGBTQIA+ act of the year! Drawing on their own tumultuous experience of being queer in a small industrial town, the audience is taken on a journey to the absurd and surreal mind of Aidan Sadler. // 20th May SHE WAS WALKING HOME She Was Walking Home is a new piece of testimonial theatre created from the real-life experiences of 33 women living, working and studying in York. With stories of fear, suspicion and anger to venues across York to make sure the right voices are still being heard.

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PASS THE PAPERWORK This month, our resident travel expert, Kerry Lakey, is getting you prepared for your holidays.

With summer just around the corner for many, this will be their first time travelling overseas since 2019. Whilst international travel is gradually returning to a pre-pandemic experience, things have changed, and this month we will be sharing tips on how to have a smoother journey.

•Firstly, make sure you check your passports are valid for travel. Since leaving the EU, passport validity requirements have changed meaning you must now have at least three months beyond your return date to the UK for travel within Europe. For some countries, this could be as much as six months.

Passports are now only valid for a full 10 years from the date of issue, so if you had a new passport issued 01.01.2018 but had time remaining on your old one, this may have been carried forward, giving a new expiry date, for example, 01.04.2028, this would now

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A quick tool to check this can be found at gov.uk/guidance/passport-rules-fortravel-to-europe.

Passport renewals are taking longer than normal, so if you plan to travel be sure to apply early.

•If you have previously held a travel insurance policy with your bank make sure this is all still in place and they don’t have any specific covid vaccination requirements that could impact your cover.

•Check you have a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), if this has expired apply for your free Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) nhs. uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/ apply-for-a-free-uk-global-healthinsurance-card-ghic/ •Check you know the covid requirements where you are visiting, some countries have certain

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Inspired by his single mother, who lived on the breadline and made the most of her empty fridge by spicing up baked beans and scrambled eggs, Dave Singh set up Go Indian Spice with his wife Lucky Kaur.

The pair, who are now based in York, hope their affordable spice blends will help other families like theirs to batch cook and eat healthily on a budget.

More families are struggling to make ends meet with a rise in fuel and energy prices: “But that doesn’t have to mean bland food,” explains Lucky Kaur.

Their first ingredient in business is spice blends which they hope will be their recipe to success, and then they hope to start their own charity.

Owner Dave said: “I was brought up in a poor part of Glasgow with a single mother, and often we didn’t know if there would be food on the table.

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Have you thought about working for Mencap Registered charity number 222377 (England and Wales) SC041079 (Scotland) Created in RightMarket -2/12/2021 - 17:52:32

• A competitive salary • Disclosure check cost coverage • Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training • Enhanced Maternity pay inline with NHS. • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Calculated as 247.5 hrs per year) • Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave • Online benefits and cashback rewards • Free Meals • SMART Childcare Vouchers • SMART Pension option • Free Onsite parking

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