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We say yar boo hiss to that, as November can be an incredible month... and it gets the very best of starts.

It might only be one night out of 365, but Bonfire Night doth approach, and you’re probably already wondering what you’ll do. If you’ve thought better of the situation after last year’s disastrous firework display that you launched from the roof of your shed, and have decided instead to keep your eyebrows this year and go to a professionally organised and safe display, you’re in the right place.

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is happening this 5th November, so you can plan the night to perfection and see the very best fireworks displays and bask in the warming glow of the very best piles of burning wood. Quick fact: ‘bonfire’ does not come from the French bon, meaning good, but rather from ‘bonefire’, meaning a funeral pyre where human bodies were burnt. You jus’ been facted, baby.

And hey, if you couldn’t give two flips about Guy Fawkes and the weird tradition his attempt at terrorism created, there is still plenty kicking off in this November issue that has nothing to do with explosions in the sky. Why not take our Treasure Hunt of Skelton, or delve into the history of Fishergate in the Time Travel article. Also, Howard’s column completely slams the whole festival, so you might like that, too.

Whatever you get up to in November, remember remember (tee hee) to have a great time and keep us handy.

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Tickets to My Fair Lady, some more tickets for Patience, and also a slap-up meal for two at The Rise Restaurant.

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10-11. YORK LIFE. Rachel’s column is the usual mix of random thoughts and annoyances that have been creeping around her mind this month. Prepare yourself..

November in York is probably the only month when it is better to gaze up at the sky, rather than around you.

Bonfire Night hits with full fiery force this month, and we have a round-up of the best Bonfire Night events to attend.

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26-27. TREASURE HUNT. Prep thy boots, or hose down one’s pushbike... this month we’re exploring the village of Skelton. From council signs to reading gravestones, you’re in for a treat.

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22-23. KRYSTAL’S GEMS. This month Krystal overshares with us the fact that she overshares. Like, personal information and stuff. Honestly sharing an office with her can get pretty graphic.

24-25. HOWARD. Howard hates Bonfire Night. If there was a November equivalent of Scrooge, he’d be it. Anyway, he writes about how daft Guy Fawkes Night is and how he hopes to make it through this year without wearing any pants.

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Followed wherever he goes by a bevy of love-sick maidens, Bunnthorne has eyes only for Patience, the village milkmaid, but she sees straight through his affectation (and terrible poetry). Find out more about the show, and book your tickets, at www.yorktheatreroyal. co.uk The great news is that we have a pair of tickets up for grabs, and entering to win couldn't be easier. Just answer this:

Which theatrical duo wrote Patience?

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

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and life in general AS SEEN BY RACHEL RAGG

Autumn. Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness? Not likely. No: November is the season of rain, horrible dark nights, and the awful prospect of Christmas.

Given that we are stuck inside in the dark, it’s not surprising that our thoughts might turn to the internet.

According to a recent news report, almost two thirds of 15-16-yearolds admit to having viewed online material that my father would have called Unsuitable. As the parent of someone exactly in this age group, I should feel shocked and horrified.

But instead, I think about my own habits. And I am indeed shocked and horrified - to realise that I am equally culpable.

The rot set in when my children were small, with the discovery of the Boden catalogue. Fifteen years ago, this was the ultimate in middle-class voyeurism: happy families sporting

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matching towelling items and smiles, frolicking on Cornish beaches.

But it was just the start of what was to come. Fast forward, and it’s only one small step from a pair of must-have leopard-skin kitten heels to my current bedtime reading: the delightfully named Screwfix catalogue, with its array of Column Radiators,

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And it’s not just the catalogues. York is a veritable minefield when it comes to Middle-Aged voyeurism. It even turns out that my favourite sandwich

is a top-shelf item in Bishopthorpe Road Sainsbury’s. This requires - oh, the shame of it - having to ask for help to reach it, as I am not tall.

Nowhere is safe. A nice, harmless trip to Micklegate Post Office? Or it would be, were it not for Carter Jonas.

Immense Victorian villa on Tadcaster Road with an original tiled floor, for only £1.35 million? Yes, yes, yes. And then there’s Spelman’s bookshop. I rest my case.

After a trip to Micklegate, there’s only one way back to town - and that’s via Lakeland, the original home of thrillseeking grown-ups. Located opposite Ann Summers, but a whole lot more attractive and infinitely more useful.

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Town may be full of perils for the Adult Shopper (the window of the Mulberry shop being a prime example) - but out-of-town is no better. Elaine Johnson Fabric and Interiors of Clifton Moor, I am thinking of you. Because we all know that the ultimate midlife post-Boden obsession is Farrow and Ball.

Screwfix is all very well, but you can’t beat going to sleep wondering whether Elephant’s Breath might be very slightly preferable to Peignoir.

And the only way to find out is to spend an unjustifiably long time scrutinising every different greyish shade on the little-but-big-enough bits of painted wood at Elaine’s shop.

Then there are the curtain poles and finials, which would be perfect for that Victorian villa on Tadcaster Road.

Which in turn gives rise to an entire evening spent on the internet looking at ironmongery websites. My house may not be a villa, exactly, but I still need to spend three hours looking at pictures of door-knockers and rimlatches.

According to Tania Cockcroft (honestly) of Lancashire Contraception and Sexual Heath Service, watching Unsuitable material online “can make [the] real-world […] less enjoyable, and makes people less happy in their relationships”. Well, she’s quite right: I am a whole lot less happy with my little real-world house now that I’ve been on the JacksonStops and Staff website and seen the “Grade II listed Jacobethan-style country house set within magnificent parkland and grounds” in Escrick

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However, I have to be sensible and realise that my finances will not quite stretch to that. And the good news there is that by saving £2.5 million, I can make my real world much more enjoyable by buying another pair of Boden shoes. Ah. Midlife Happiness guaranteed.

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Dear Daphne, I’ve been happily married for four years now. I love my husband and we have a great time together. I recently found out from a friend that my ex boyfriend who I dated for five years in my 20s got engaged. The reason we broke up was because he didn’t want to commit to me. I had never doubted for a second that I was over him, but today I feel terrible about myself and not in the slightest bit happy for him. Should I be worried? Anon

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No, I don’t think so. This is a minor case of remembering past rejection, and it doesn’t matter whether it’s five years, five minutes or a life time away, it still hurts. It makes you wonder why you weren’t good enough for your ex partner and wonder exactly what makes his new finance better than you. The truth is no-one is better than anyone else, and these things just happen through a combination of timing, circumstance and personal emotion. Forget about him and enjoy your happy relationship with your husband, don’t feel too guilty about feeling this way, it will soon pass.

Daphne, I recently moved to York as a student, I was super excited for freshers and to meet my new flat mates and start my course. The degree is as I had expected, but what I didn’t expect was to not really get on with any of my flat mates. I’ve met friends out of my halls who I get on with great, but going home feels like a major chore and it’s so much lonelier than I thought it would be. There are so many nights when I wish I was back at my parents and I’d never come.

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Dear Daphne, I live WINTER IS with four flatmates, COMING we get on pretty well, and on the whole don’t tend to have any big dramas. Recently, a couple of my flat mates have booked a holiday which has skint them. We share the bills equally and because of this holiday they never want to have the heating on to save money. I’m sick to death of walking around the house freezing cold because they spent their money how they saw fit and now the rest of us have to suffer.

Am I being unreasonable? Annoyed housemate Hey Annoyed Housemate. It’s nearly November!

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So no, you’re not being unreasonable. I’m not frugal with heating, houses are supposed to be warm and cosy, so I am totally ‘team you’ on this one.

Have a conversation with your flatmates that you’re freezing, and you would like to have the heating on more, if they grumble, maybe offer to foot a little bit more of the heating bill temporarily. Make sure you enjoy the heating as much as possible when they are out though, who wants to share the prosperity of being a sensible money saver? If you’re not willing to spend more money (perfectly understandable) then I suggest you buy a hot water bottle and wrap up warm for the impending chill.

Daph x

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Dear Daphne, I recently got a new girlfriend and NEW I love her to bits. The only problem is, my ex and GIRLFRIEND I share the same friendship group. My friends are fine with me, I still get invited out regularly, even though I tend to take turns with the ex to save awkward encounters but they don’t involve my new girlfriend at all. When we go out the women in the group exclude her from conversations and some of the blokes are a bit funny about it too. It’s gotten so bad that she’s started to notice it and doesn’t want to go out with them anymore. I broke up from my ex girlfriend eight months ago and I’ve been seeing my current girlfriend for just over two months. I didn’t think it would be a problem and I don’t want to lose my fiends over this but I’m pretty mad that they’re acting this way especially as it’s been a while now. What should I do? Anon It sounds like your friends are trying to stay loyal to your ex as you were the one that broke up with her. Perhaps they know something that you don’t i.e she’s still not over you, or she’s upset that you’ve got a new girlfriend.

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Keeping it really simple, the guys seem to get most of what they want out of the first couple of weeks of the month, then there’s a subtle shift of energy around the 15th which seems to highlight female dreams and desires. Without being sexist about it, the 1st to the 14th sees things like jobs, careers and business high on the agenda, with lots of action in these areas – then the mood softens from the 15th onwards with relationships and family and affairs of the heart

dominating the high ground. Bottom line is that it is a good month for making a lot of progress up the career ladder, and it is also a good month for making commitments in romantic relationships – just not always at the same time. It is worth remembering that across the board, the initiative is definitely with you.

Be pro-active in all things and don’t wait for invitations or opportunities.

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leave you feeling unsettled. Financial frustrations between the 15th and 22nd cause you to be impulsive with money during the last days of November, but at least you’ll feel better for spending a few quid.

The first half of the month is an intense period in which you’ll be under time pressure; everything needs to be done right now! Things calm down a lot around the 15th when you are able to take a tighter grip over some of your schedules. There is some financial gain coming through as a reward for all this action and activity, certainly felt by the 22nd- 23rd onwards.

TAURUS 20TH APR - 20TH MAY Grumpy Taurus with your glass half

empty! It is clear that other people don’t know how you feel, and even when they do, they seem not to care!

So, it’s a “go it alone” month, and the sooner you accept that fact, the better!

Some business opportunity presents you with a decision towards month’s end, but there isn’t much enthusiasm for it from any direction.

GEMINI 21ST MAY - 20TH JUNE Unexpected news about a pregnancy could either be very good news, or not such good news. Thoughts about new homes and domestic routines

CANCER 21ST JUN - 22ND JUL Possibly the re-ignition of an old flame when someone pops up from your past. If you’re free and single, great – but if not, be on your guard. A journey around the 17th, 18th, or 19th could be quite exciting, especially if there are romantic agendas. Any problem

that confronts you will be seen as a challenge, which is okay, because you’ll be spoiling for a fight.

LEO 23RD JUL - 22ND AUG A moody start to the month which will cause you to re-examine some of your priorities and change your modus operandi. Don’t be afraid to re-schedule certain events: better to do something tomorrow and get it right rather than to rush into things today and cause a cock-up. In your own time, make efforts to walk away from historic heart aches.

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Business and careers are very high profile between the 5th and the 10th and there could also be an important reunion around this time. Long hours at work cause some chronic tiredness, and you do need to pace yourself.

Things lighten up around the 23rd and a party mood prevails during the last week of the month.

A lot of pressure on you in connection with work routines. This will be a busy time, but your energy levels are low, so you do need to pace yourself. A partner will be supportive, but might be understandably frustrated if he or she sees you undermining your own strengths and strong points. Try to spend more time chillaxing and get some sleep.

LIBRA 23RD SEPT - 22ND OCT Past efforts and sacrifices now begin to bear fruit, and events now conspire to bring you some much deserved reward – in particular, rewards for having been so patient, whether you’ve had much choice in the matter or not. A door is firmly closed against certain painful past situations, and there is a feeling of fresh starts and new beginnings.

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AQUARIUS 20TH JAN - 18TH FEB When it comes to spending money, be on guard against other folks’ advice and use your own judgement. It should be a good money month, with revenue coming in from more than one source.

Gradually you’ll be able to see your way ahead with greater clarity, and with that comes a degree of optimism and enthusiasm.

SAGITTARIUS 22ND NOV-21ST DEC PISCES 19TH FEB - 20TH MAR If you seem to be coming in for a lot of criticism, don’t over-react to this, because people mean you well, but are just getting a bit frustrated by some of your attitudes. Although you cannot please all of the people all of the time, you do need to do something to redefine your priorities, especially in connection with family relationships.

A gentle month for mother and child relationships, which is very good news if there has been any kind of friction in family circles. Other peoples’ problems now begin to find some sort of resolution, which gives you less to worry about, and even though your services may be much in demand, it should be nice to know that you are a lynch pin in the lives of others.

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George VI once said that “the history of York is the history of England.” But it isn’t. York’s history is one dominated by Roman Emperors, Christian missionaries, Viking warmongers, Medieval Kings and Lords, and pious (yet ironically wealthy) monks.

For a true look at what life was like throughout history for everyday people, you need to get out from behind the City Walls to places where our ancestors actually lived, worked, and died. You need to visit the likes of Fishergate.

MORE THAN A ROAD Today Fishergate is simply a road that takes you to and from the centre of York, but throughout history it was a thriving community of ordinary folk, clinging to the edge of the city to make a living.

Despite Fishergate itself following the course of an ancient Roman road that follows the River Ouse southwards, people have been using the site for thousands of years. Excavations in 2000 on Blue Bridge Lane found stone and flint tools from the Neolithic Age that would have been used for hunting and food preparation. Fishergate lays at the

meeting point between the Vale of York’s glacial ridge running east/west, and the route of the Ouse which was used to get to the sea. It would have been like the Scotch Corner of prehistory.

However, when the Romans did arrive and establish their fortress in 71CE, Fishergate served them well as a cemetery. Roman burial urns have been found since the 19th century, with evidence suggesting that this area was used by everyday people, and not the Great and Good who were buried along what is now The Mount. Those same excavations on Blue Bridge Lane, and within the grounds of Fishergate House (that posh house behind Mecca Bingo, Barbara), revealed that the land between the river and Fishergate was divided with ditches, used both for burials and farming.

GETTING SAXY Although the history books start to get a little thin in the period following the Roman withdrawal from Britain, York Archaeological Trust’s excavations in the 1980s have shown that business was still booming in Fishergate. Although no major

structures were discovered, there was evidence for huge amounts of craft work, including the production of pins and combs, as well as metalworking. While the Anglo-Saxon Kings were busying themselves with their conversion to Christianity within the old Roman fortress, the folk of Fishergate were busy trading with continental Europe, as evidenced by the excavation’s findings.

Following the Viking take-over in 866CE, occupation in Fishergate seems to have diminished, probably as focus shifted to the Coppergate and Walmgate areas of the city. However, within the grounds of Fishergate House there was discovered the remains of a large structure which suggested people were still living there.

Throughout the AngloScandinavian period this area surrounding the structure seems to have been used both for living and burial at different times.

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As we’ve said before, the Normans ruined everything.

However, in Fishergate they actually helped to cement the area’s future with the establishment of several churches, now all lost: St Helen, St Stephen, and All Saints. In fact, religious interest in the suburb peaked in 1202 when the Gilbertine Priory of St Andrew was established where today the Novotel Hotel stands. People started to move to Fishergate to service this priory and to work in the fields it possessed in neighbouring land.

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Clearly these priors had a great old time of it on FIshergate, and finds within the priory precinct suggest they were well supplied with fine grub for hundreds of years. But where is this priory today if it did so well in Medieval times?

Once again we have Henry VIII to thank, who, as part of his Dissolution in 1538, took the priory for the Crown and the whole complex of buildings was quickly ravished and the land used for grazing. Right up until the end of the 19th century the maps of this area referred to it as Stone Wall Close, probably referencing the priory’s perimeter walls which were the only things to survive – a small section of which did so right up until the 1990s.

BINGO! Just before we go... we mentioned Mecca Bingo earlier.

The site now occupied by ‘The Church of The Holy Dabber’ once played home to one of York’s first cinemas. The Rialto was showing movies as early as 1910 and entertained the locals through two world wars, right up until being sold to Mecca Bingo in 1961 – a fact that was probably more relevant to the people of Fishergate than a comment about history from a millionaire monarch.

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Never, have I ever, spared someone the embarrassment of hearing what a terrible time I’m going through to save their composure.

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Sometimes, when I’m telling my tales of woe, I see eyes widen and a flash of disdain. Some reactions have been, ‘well I don’t know what to say to that’ and that’s ok. When I’m over sharing, I don't expect everyone to have the answers, just yano, maybe one person, hopefully.

I wear my imperfections on my sleeve. Drama filled days race past with a side dish of whatever ailment i’m enduring at the time. I'm not one for secrets: they are a weight that I hate to bare and struggle to contain.

I’m a gossip and a drama queen. My boyfriend once said that if he were not in love with me, he would deffo not hang out with me as there’s too

much drama. Remarkably I wasn’t all that offended. Perhaps my charm outweighs my grotesque nature. I’m romanticising it right? The poor guy must be conflicted AF. Talking about taboos helps to break them and I’ve got plenty. I don’t get on with hormonal contraceptives, I struggle with my weight and my mental health is anything but stable. I cry, a lot, and there’s not a soul in the office who doesn't know when it’s that time of the month. "I'm dying!” I scream from the toilets, loud enough for the women at the furthest desks away to hear my battle cry.

Why make people feel uncomfortable? Well, look that’s not my intention. It’s just that keeping things to myself makes me feel isolated. Sometimes when I share the latest horror from this saga that

we call life, I can find advice and understanding in places, I hadn’t imagined.

Pushing my toes over the clear and obvious line of what is deemed as socially appropriate has yet to disappoint me. Nothing is sacred, I’m an extrovert and God forbid you think conversations can hold ‘too much information’ no such thing, tell me your deepest and darkest and I will try my utmost best not to judge, but rather to understand and work it out.

When bad things happen, the best thing to do is to talk. I’ve seen first hand how dangerous it can be to bottle up emotions. When we talk to each other about our rubbish lives, we begin to solve them, knowing that there are other people out there who are going through it too. So share away, I’m all ears.

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TV starts getting better and I start buying myself stocking fillers because I have no concept of saving money and I deserve a treat - I’ve worked hard all year round I’ll have you know.

My Instagram takes a turn for the dark side too, with moody shots of food, blurry fireworks and an autumnal spectrum of trees... the likes roll in. #Milleniallife.

This month I’ve noticed our own columnists are having a bit of a dissagreement about bonfire night.

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I've never been one for Guy Fawkes Night. Apologies if 5th November is your favourite night of the year, but I've always thought the whole thing to be utterly dumb. From a historical point of view, celebrating it still doesn't make much sense, unless you're a Catholic-hating monarchist who is pro-public torture. The first ever Guy Fawkes Night was probably worth it, as they celebrated the fact that hundreds of people hadn't just been killed in a fiery explosion that would have destabilised the whole country.

But now...

Think about it: Guy Fawkes Night is all about annually re-executing a bloke who wasn't even the mastermind or driving force behind the Gunpowder Plot, and then ironically setting off explosions which, on average, lead to a couple of deaths each year. If you

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love the Queen, the establishment, the protestant church, and reading Daily Mail articles about REFUGEE FIREWORKS KILL BABY, enjoy an evening free of moral hypocrisy.

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occasions during my childhood when we attended a bonfire and fireworks display, my mum would wrap me up in a ridiculous amount layers, worried that standing in a school field for 30 minutes would surely cause hypothermia. She was fine about me standing in that same field just an hour earlier during a games lesson

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My mum could still see them through the sun roof; oo-ing and ah-ing as she pulled yet another blanket over my roasting body. The Guy on the bonfire felt sorry for me.

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I GOT HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HAD TO LAY DOWN IN THE BOOT OF THE CAR

Having said that, I love me some Christmas, and the last time I went into a church was to seek shelter from the rain. An old lady asked me if I'd like a guided tour, but I said I'd rather read this Richard Dawkins book on my phone and take a tour of my own scientific reasoning and love of logic. in nothing but shorts and t-shirt, but Anyway, my tendency to overanalyse sure... three pairs of socks and two what is suppose to be a night of pairs of pants probably was necessary. simple 'ooo, pretty lights' probably One year I got heat exhaustion and stems from the fact that I had an had to lay down in the boot of the over-protective mother. On the few car, missing the fireworks completely.

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Speaking of mums who bother me, my wife has just informed me that we are, in fact, attending a display this year, and taking all three kids (four, if you include the population of her uterus) to the

bonfire in Poppleton. Like, spend real money on watching a fire burn, while buying overpriced hot dogs. Joy. Sure, I can understand that the money raised is actually being spent on the firework display, but I can think of no greater allegory for our post-Brexit, postTrump world than spending all our money on 'ooo, pretty lights'.

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We start our hunt where the A19 meets Fairfields Drive; the closest entrance to the village from the city proper. March on into Skelton.

• If you miss the (crazy early) last collection, at what address can you post a letter?

STEP 3

Exit the park, cross the road, and head up the street opposite (confusingly also called Brecksfield).

• How is Skelton Community Primary School rated?

• If you’re passing the school on a week day, between what times in the morning can’t you stop?

• Carry on up the street, but when you get to the end... what are the dimensions in feet of Skelton Village Main Hall?

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STEP 4

Turn right onto Brecksfield and follow the road as it turns to the left.

Enter the play park on your left.

• Who should you contact if there are any problems?

• After walking to the other end of the park, find out who the Chairman is.

Turn left onto The Village. As soon as there is a footpath on the opposite side, cross the road and walk into the lump-bumpy bit of land with lots of trees. While you’re there...

• A husband of Kath’s is remembered around here, but what was his name? • As you approach the church, can you see who is “in charge”?

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• How much could you be fined for drinking alcohol in the street?

• What number lamppost stands opposite the cul-de-sac home to 18-34?

Enter the churchyard. It’s time for everyone’s favourite game! READING HEADSTONES! Yay! • Who’s death was “much regretted by his relatives”?

• How many years separated the deaths of the Walker couple?

• Who’s “life was short”, and “years but few”?

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Exit the churchyard, turn right onto The Green, then immediately left onto Church Lane.

• What house along here has a hot-sounding name?

Carry on along Church Lane, then throw a left down St. Giles Road. Lets continue the ‘weird house name game’ shall we?

• What house along here has the most number of welltons it can have?

• What kind of crest?

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Keep on St. Giles Road as it meets The Village, and follow it as it bends to the right.

• What kind of tree has it’s own house?

• Where does The Dell lead to?

• And finally, who’s arms do you have to pass to get back to the A19?

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Hopefully you've discovered something new on your wander around Skelton.

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ANSWERS: 1: 52 Fairfield Drive (Post Office), £500, 5. 2: The Parish Council, Joseph Watt. 3: ‘Good’ by OFSTED, 8.15-9.15am, 18ft x 36ft. 4: Derek Singleton (on a bench), Revd. Malcolm Wainwright. 5: Wm. Ford Abbey, 20 years (1850 & 1870), John Busfield Rowntree (died aged 5). 6: Burnaston. 7: Maxwellton (tee hee!), Hillcrest. 8: Appletree House, The Vale, The Blacksmith’s Arms Pub.

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COLD MAKES US HAPPY No, not because we're all secretly penguin people from a questionable research lab in Antarctica, here to steal all the fish and balance eggs on our feet, but rather because we're excited about the weather.

Yes, it's getting darker earlier each night, and yes the temperature is plummeting like Trump's approval rating, but we love it. We're enjoying digging out all our cold weather clobber, dusting off the hot chocolate Thermos, and cuddling up with our nearest and dearest whenever we can. We hope you are, too.

It seems that Bonfire Night has us somewhat divided this month, with many in the office cheering for the whizz-bangs of 5th November, and a few others booing it down, all cross-armed and cynical. For a taste of the pro team, flip over to Sarah's Asides, where she'll detail why she likes it so much (but isn't all that keen on Halloween), and for a more negative outlook on Fireworks Night, flick to Howard's column. To settle the debate once and for all, on the night of the fifth Sarah and Howard will wrestle in a vat of candy floss in the car park of Haxby's Co-op. See you there.

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FISHERGATE HAS SEEN IT ALL

For our Time Travel feature this month we delve into the past surrounding the Fishergate area of the city. Since Roman times it has been a suburb of York, but the activity that took place there is a fascinating slice of life across the whole of England, starting waaay back before the Romans rolled up. The article is written from the point of view of disagreeing with a dead King. Which is always fun.

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If you have an interest in geology, be it from being a ‘Student of Stone’, or simply because you’re fascinated by our plucky little planet, we have the perfect society for you to join. The Yorkshire Geological Society host talks, lectures, trips, walks and activities across the county, delving into that which lays beneath our feet. Formed way back in 1837, the society is dedicated to understanding and recording the geology of Yorkshire, and are always keen for new members to help them achieve just that. And dont worry; they’re all really ‘down to earth’. Tee hee. n To find out more, visit www.yorksgeolsoc.org.uk

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Healthwatch York helps put people at the heart of local health and social care services and we’re here for everyone in York. We are holding our Annual Meeting on July 25th at the Priory Street Centre and the theme for this year’s meeting is ‘Making a Difference’. The free event starts with lunch at 12.30pm and will finish at 4pm. Everyone is welcome, but space is limited so please contact us to book a place if you’d like to come. n Phone us: 01904 621133 Email us: healthwatch@yorkcvs.org.uk

DISPEL THE SLEEPY MYTH Students; you just laze around in bed all day, then spend your evening getting drunk, right? Well, according to data coming out of York University, that just isn’t true. Students at the uni last year donated a combined 66,000 hours of their time to voluntary work, raising more than £120,000 for various charities and organisations. If you’re a student and would like to get involved with a local voluntary project, be it organising events or helping to rejuvenate play parks, let the volunteering team know; there are so many York groups, charities, and organisations crying out for help and assistance from enthusiastic and dedicated people (plus, it’ll look great on your CV). n To express your interest, email volunteering@york.ac.uk

MUSIC TO YOUR EARS You might join a club to spend time with people who share your interests and passions, and to help you practice and develop a sport, talent, or skill. But what if your interest is simply listening to beautiful music?

BMS York (British Music Society of York) is a charity that presents a programme of six professional recitals between September and March each year at the University of York. The club attracts top international talent, including pianists, quartets and virtuosi, and they would love a few new members. n If you would like to join, call 01904 704052 or visit www.bms-york.org.uk

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They say a week is a long time in football. Well, in the past month since I wrote my last column, York City have made huge changes. None bigger than parting company with manager Gary Mills who was given his P45 after just 12 league games. It seems only two minutes ago we were at Wembley celebrating another FA Trophy win and the feel-good factor of keeping most of that team together.

Now, after some rather inconsistent results including an energy sapping last minute defeat to South Shields in the

FA Cup (well third round qualifying for the FA Cup), the writing was on the wall. I should have foreseen the future when I arrived at Harrogate Town the week before and someone said, “this is a similar spot to where we watched York at Guiseley last season”.

Needless to say, a meek 2-0 defeat was in the offing and a Harrogate Town contingent singing, “You’re just a town full of tea shops”.

would save us from the inevitable heartbreak.

During the dour wins over Lithuania and Slovakia, the most interesting things were the tweets being sent.

One bloke said he was “gutted I fell asleep through the England game. I woke up and it was still on”. Another turned the brightness up on his TV and it was still dull! Upon reading the 25/1 odds of England winning the

World Cup, one man explained for non-gamblers that it basically equates to if you put ten pounds on, you lose ten pounds. Having already qualified for Russia 2018, Gareth Southgate played an experimental side for the Lithuania game where Tottenham’s Harry Winks made his debut. I feel they missed an opportunity to give him the number 40 shirt.

I guess it could be worse; Scotland

So just a matter of hours after the South Shields defeat, the Minstermen had turned to Darlington gaffer Martin

EN- GER-LAND! The same can’t be said for the England National Team. I don’t think I have ever known people so unexcited about qualifying for the World Cup. My first World Cup was USA ‘94 and I remember how devastated people were that England had failed to qualify.

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Gray to turn the club’s fortunes around. A week later we had beaten the mighty Brackley Town 2-1 courtesy of a Jon Parkin goal of the season contender, and, suddenly, the past is forgotten and everyone is optimistic again. November home games include Curzon Ashton (Saturday 4th) and Kidderminster Harriers (Saturday 18th), which Martin Gray will hope can contribute to a renewed surge towards the one automatic promotion place.

“Qatar in 2022; an alcohol-free World Cup played in the dessert – you can be sure we will make that one”.

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went agonisingly close to reaching their first tournament for twenty years.

One punter was sure the Scots will be more successful in the next campaign;

LOCAL SPORTS On Friday 6th October York professional boxers Harry Matthews and Danny Holmes were both in action at the Barnsley Metrodome.

Matthews, boxing for the 41st time as a professional, won his central area title final eliminator over 10x3 minute rounds at Super-middle weight against Ben Davies on points, 95-94, in an absolute barnstormer of a contest.

Unfortunately, Danny Holmes had a less successful night as he lost via a 2nd

round TKO against Barnsley’s more experienced Ben Wager in a Central Area Lightweight title. This was Holmes unbeaten run ending, but will have learnt much from the experience of the opportunity to fight for a title and trainer and manager Glenn Banks is confident he will rise again. The self- proclaimed Pocklington Rocket Matthews is currently in negotiations for the Central Area Title fight. More details will be in next month’s column.

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Get the latest on Barley Hall’s Haunted Hall over Halloween, and also their Medieval Christmas dinners running until the New Year.

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Visit www.visityork.org WIRE (WOMEN IN RURAL ENTERPRISE) On-going events throughout the year.

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ROTARY YOR A1 For go-getting business people based along the A1 corridor in Yorkshire. Visit www.rotaryyora1.org EBOR BNI YORK. A Chapter of Business Networking International. They meet every Wednesday morning at the Beechwood Close Hotel. Visit www. bniyorkshirenorth.co.uk/yorkshirenorth-ebor-bni-(york) UNIVERSITY OF YORK CORPORATE TRAINING COURSES Courses return in September. To book visit www.york.ac.uk/shortcourses YORK CHAMBER EVENTS To book visit www.yorkchamber.co.uk BUSINESS LUNCH 1st November, 12noon-2pm. Fairfield Manor.

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INSTA360 ONE. This tiny camera, which can clip onto your phone, features two lenses to capture a full 360 degrees field of view. You can use it to film virtual reality, those cool ‘tiny planet’ photos, and set it up to capture ‘everything’ then edit the footage to make it seem like the camera was following you around. We know, it seems like magic, but we’re pretty sure the kids are down with it.

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You might have heard about cats and birds accidentally being taken along for rides in cars, but a koala? Nope.

Well, it happened to one driver in Adelaide, Australia, when she heard a strange sound coming from her tyre.

After investigating she found an adult kola gripping to her suspension... following a ten mile drive! The female koala was visibly shaken, so emergency services were called to remove the wheel and take the animal to a vet. Despite the shock, and the amazement that she wasn’t crushed, the cutie pie creature was later released back into the wild and continues to do well. You might not find a marsupial in your wheel arch in York, but be sure to check your vehicle every once in while anyway – this is the time of year when little animals go hunting for cosy places to kip.

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- BRIGHT SPARKS Would you buy an electric car in the next five years? According to a survey carried out by Total EV magazine, over half of you would. 1000 UK motorists were quizzed about battery-powered cars, with 51% saying they assumed they would buy one prior to 2022. Apparently the main concerns of those who say they wouldn’t buy an electric car was the lack of charging points, the cost of the cars, and also not really knowing much about them. It’s interesting to see that the (slight) majority are well up for the electric change-over and dumping petrol and diesel cars – something the environment desperately needs. Its not often a slight majority vote benefits the country. Tee hee...

According to BMW, the humble car key has had its day. Ian Robertson, chief of sales at BMW, spoke at the Frankfurt Motor Show about the future of how we unlock our cars.

Ian said, “Honestly, how many people really need it? They never take it out of their pocket, so why do I need to carry it around?” BMW already offer some customers the chance to unlock their vehicles using a special smartphone app, and it seems that will be expanded to cover more of their fleet as the years tick by. Soon your keys could be completely obsolete, and you’ll reach for your phone when heading to the car. But wait, what if your phone battery is flat? And what if the zombies are chasing you and you need to drive away? Oh God, the future is awful!

Isn't it funny when criminals hurt themselves? If you're searching YouTube for a fun video of violent idiots getting what they deserve, check out the latest offering from Wiltshire Police. They posted CCTV footage of two moped thieves pinching a bike and then immediately crashing into a lamppost. One of the scoundrels awkwardly limps away, hands in pockets, while his accomplish attempts the same, but falls down in agony. The other guy just keeps walking. If they were attempting an innocent look, somebody should have told them that innocent accident victims tend not to immediately wander off after a crash, nor do they abandon their injured friends. Needless to say, both were later arrested. We're guessing they had their memberships to MENSA cancelled and they had to give back those honorary doctorates they'd both previously earned.

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Knocking through We hear from Mel Collier of JDL...

It is common place in this country for older houses to have separate bathrooms and toilets, usually next door to each other. The most common question I get asked is ‘is it worth knocking through’. I always reply the same way, which is ‘what are you trying to achieve?’

Answer: “To gain more space” More often than not, my advice here is ‘no’. Most separate toilet rooms are only big enough to house the WC itself, so in effect, if you knocked through one into the other, you would only gain the space where the wall stood, which would be around 4”. In a bathroom, you cannot do a lot with a space of 4” so the savings of not knocking through far outweighs the cost of demolition.

If you are lucky enough to have a toilet in the bathroom as well as the separate one, and you think you could manage with just one, then it is worth looking at the space and seeing what you can do with it. I have, in the past, used the toilet room as a space for a shower or a recessed feature space for a basin.

Answer: “Convenience” Most of the time, in this instance, my answer is yes. It can be a bind (and sometimes unhygienic) if the

toilet room does not have washing facilities and you have to walk into the bathroom to wash your hands, but there are always a few more questions to answer first. Could you fit a basin into the existing toilet space? Could you fit a toilet into the bathroom space as it is? If you are used to having a separate toilet, you may think just one toilet in the bathroom is convenient, but what happens when somebody is in the shower and you’re caught short?

Here at JDL we have the facility to produce a 3D design for you based on your actual space. This will enable you to visualise what it will look like and whether you actually gain anything by doing it. We’re also here to help and advise on alternatives throughout the process, and to put costs together so you have a full understanding of the project you are about to undertake.

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I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve discussed renting of home appliances and televisions with friends, only for them to ask incredulously, “people don’t still rent, do they?”

Well, the answer is yes, and in greater numbers than ever. The renewed enthusiasm for renting has lead us to re-launch our rental scheme with lower prices than ever.

So what’s making the rental of products like washing machines so relevant to our customers? First off, as a nation we are now renting more “things” than we have ever done, and in particular a lot of younger people are renting their accommodation.

This means they don’t want to have to drag appliances around with them when they move home, as it’s far easier to take a short term rental and just hand the goods back after twelve months.

PEACE OF MIND Secondly there is huge peace of

mind with a rental product, with free delivery, installation and same day repairs available should anything go wrong. We are also on the end of a phone if you are struggling to work out how to access BBC iPlayer, for example, on your television set.

Thirdly, we don’t all have the foresight to save for a rainy day, so when the old washer dies and we need a new one quickly, it’s not always possible to buy the one we would like straight away. For some it may be better to rent as there is no need to save up: just ring us and get the machine you want today for a small monthly fee.

Finally, with rental equipment you will never be out of date as you are free to upgrade your products every year.

More-over you will get free set-up on the new piece of equipment and, best of all, it might not even cost any more than the old one due to hardware costs coming down every year.

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Trees Every garden, no matter the size, should have a tree. As well as the aesthetic value of their bark, flowers, foliage and fruits they also perform other important roles such as screening unsightly buildings and objects, providing shade, reducing noise levels, acting as a wind break, providing habitat for insects and small birds, and cleaning up airborne dust and pollution.

Trees are available for even the smallest courtyard or patio garden. Dwarf varieties and rootstocks of many fruit trees including cherries, peaches, pears and nectarines are available and lend themselves ideally to growing in large pots. Also many varieties of ornamental plants are grafted on to stems that go on to produce small trees growing up to 2.4m-3m (8-10ft). Examples of these include Photinia, Euounymus, Prunus,

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Cotoneaster and Salix. These too are ideal for growing in pots.

Some of the best trees for the average size modern suburban garden include: • Amelanchier canadensis ballerina (Snowy Mespilus). This is a small tree with an upright habit eventually reaching 3-4m (10-12ft), the new foliage emerges bronze and at the same time a profusion of small white flowers are produced.

The foliage fades to green over the summer turning again into fiery shades of red and orange in autumn.

• Prunus x subhirtilla autumnalis rosea (Pink Autumn Cherry). A small spreading tree reaching 3-4m (10-12ft) high and wide. As the name suggests it starts to produce its small pale pink, single flowers in late October and continues

• Prunus ‘Snow Showers’ (Weeping Cherry). This small tree has a very narrow weeping habit with an eventual size of no more than 1.8m (6ft) high and 1m (3ft) wide. The entire weeping branches are completely smothered in single white flowers from the end of March into April.

Again it has the added bonus of good autumn foliage colour.

• Pyrus calleryana chanticleer (Ornamental Pear). An incredibly underrated medium sized tree with an narrow pyramidal habit eventually reaching 6-8m (18-24ft). It produces large quantities of very hardy frost resistant creamy white flowers in April, making it much more reliable than some of the earlier flowering cherries.

The glossy green foliage turns brilliant shades of purple and claret in October with the leaves often persisting on the tree until well into December.

• Malus ‘Gorgeous’ (Ornamental Crab Apple). A compact tree living up to its name, often grafted onto a semi-

dwarfing rootstock that gives an eventual height of around 4-6m (12-18ft). Sweetly scented apple blossom pink flowers are produced in abundance during late April and May, followed by glossy red and yellow crab apples that persist on the tree well into November. They can also be picked and used to make crab apple jelly.

• Sorbus ‘Autumn Spire’. This small tree has a narrow upright habit eventually reaching 4-5m (12-15ft).

Clusters of creamy white flowers are produced in May, these are followed by golden yellow berries by late August. It really comes into its own during late September and October when it produces some of the best autumn foliage colour of any small tree, these fiery reds and purples really help to show off the bright golden berries.

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My borders have some large perennials that have stopped flowering, or that flower poorly. Could you give me some advice, please?

plant the new sections immediately after division at the same depth from which you took them. Firm in and water well.

Dividing plants not only regenerates what might have become a sad-looking plant, but is also an easy and cost-effective way of increasing your plant stocks. Many perennials will deteriorate over time, slowly dying out in the centre, unless they are lifted and divided every three of four years.

I have grown a clematis montana Elizabeth over a pergola. Can you tell me when to prune it, please? It says Group One on the label and I don't understand what that means.

Dig up over-crowded clumps with a fork, disturbing the roots as little as possible. Shake off excess soil and locate the best point for division. Discard diseased parts, as well as the central part of the plant.

Divisions from the outer section of the clump will grow into new, healthy plants, but make sure there are both healthy roots and shoots in all divided parts.

You can divide some plants with your hands, but some tougher roots will need to be cut with a clean, sharp knife. Very tough, vigorously rooted clumps may need to be divided using two forks placed back-to-back in the centre of the clump to provide additional separation and leverage. Hand forks will suffice in some cases, but full-sized forks might be required for others.

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Clematises are divided loosely into three groups, based on when they flower, and these groups are called One, Two, and Three. When buying a new clematis you will save yourself a lot of pruning indecision later on if you take the time to find out the group and make a note of it.

Group One: Minimal pruning is required for these.

They flower in spring or early summer, directly on last year's ripened stems.

They usually have small flowers and need only a light trim. If the plant becomes untidy, tangled and congested, you can prune it after flowering to control it.

Group Two: They have light pruning needs. Group Two plants produce large flowers early in summer or midsummer,

with some varieties continuing to flower well into autumn. They flower on short stems produced in the current season, which grow on last season's ripe wood. Lightly prune in the spring before the plant starts to actively grow.

Group Three: These have quite hard pruning requirements. They flower late in the season, from mid to late summer, and possibly through to autumn, producing blooms on the current year's stems. In early spring, before growing starts, cut back all of last year's growth to just above the lowest pair of healthy buds, approximately 30cm (12â&#x20AC;?) above the soil level. Take great care when training, as the stems can be very brittle and prone to breaking.

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GREEN MANURES: THE LOWDOWN TONY CHALCRAFT GIVES US THE LOWDOWN ON OUR GARDENS.

I like to grow in an environmentally friendly way, and so, in theory at least, I'm very attracted to the idea of green manures. However, I have to confess that green manuring is a technique I rarely use. Experimentation has taught me that on a garden or allotment scale the advantages of green manures are often outweighed by the disadvantages.

Before we look at these let’s be clear what is meant by ‘green manure’.

Green manure has nothing to do with the rear end of an animal.

Rather it is any plant grown to preserve and, in some cases,

enhance the nutrients in the soil. In practice there are no more than a dozen plants commonly used for this purpose on a non-farm scale in the UK. Those I’ve used include mustard, grazing rye, phacelia, winter tares and field beans. Other common ones are alfalfa, buckwheat, several clovers, and fenugreek.

winter. Phacelia is less hardy but in recent years has stood outside without a problem. The big advantage of all of these is that the mass of foliage they throw up will protect the soil, minimising the leaching of nutrients by rain and helping to preserve structure.

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However, it is important to remember that most of these green ‘manures’, unlike animal manures or garden compost, will not provide much in the way of extra goodness to the soil. Some of the deeper rooted types may pull up some nutrients from the depths. Others, for example the field beans and winter tares, which are legumes and therefore able to ‘fix’ nitrogen from the air, will add a little nourishment, but none are likely to have the replenishing effect

So why am I lukewarm about green manures? There are several reasons, but perhaps the most important is that many green manures grow best in the warmer months so that they occupy space that could otherwise be growing vegetables. Alfalfa, buckwheat, the clovers and fenugreek all really need spring or summer sowing to provide good ground coverage.

Other green manures are hardier and can be sown in the late summer and autumn as ground used for early crops becomes vacant.

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real challenge to chop up and incorporate into the soil. For a farmer with a tractor it’s no problem, but with a spade, or even a rotovator – well, you try it on thick-stemmed mustard a metre high.

And then there are slugs which find the mass of foliage a handy hideaway and the birds that eat the seeds at sowing time if not netted. Added to this there’s the comparatively high cost of buying green manure seed for small scale use and the fact that many green manures are in the same families as vegetables, thereby posing a disease risk.

So, green manures: great in theory but in practice I’m not so sure. Don’t let me put you off though, especially if you’ve vacant ground that needs covering. Here, sown at the right time and dug in before becoming unwieldy, green manure might be just the thing.

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Just before the magazine goes off to the magical printing elves each month, I like to have a flick through and see what all the other columnists are saying. I like to do that as it makes me feel special – as if I'm the first to get a sneak peak at the magazine before anyone else. It is my sole justification for the crown with 'I'm #1' printed on it that I wear in bed.

BUT... this month I wasn't impressed.

Howard (or 'H-Bomb' as he likes to be known – quite insensitive considering the

current global political climate) this month writes about Bonfire Night.

Do check it out. However, I have to say that he sounds like a right miserable old sod, besmirching the great event that is 5th November, and labelling it “dumb”.

HEY YOU GUYS I love Bonfire Night, and always have.

It has nothing to with enjoying the sight of a Guy burning atop a huge pile of wood and debris, nor just to stare gormlessly at the sky and dribble oos and ahs. I love it because it heralds the start of the festive season when people get together and enjoy some special and unique events that we deny ourselves the rest of the year.

Halloween is very commercial and the whole occasion doesn't really feel like ours, does it? It feels like we've copied the Yanks after seeing how much fun it looked in TV

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shows and movies, without realising that those TV shows and movies had huge budgets to dress up streets all halloweeny, and dozens of extras to mill around in impressive costumes and seem excited. In reality a British Halloween consists of handing out hastily purchased 10p bags of Haribo to anyone who knocks on your door, dressed in a costume or not, through fear that said visitors will egg your house if you don't.

“So yes, Howard, I love “dumb” Bonfire Night” SNUGGLES But Bonfire Night, ahh Bonfire Night, is about getting out of the

house to be where other people are, and huddling up together despite the late autumn chill. It serves like a reminder that this is the time of year when we should all be coming together and enjoy ourselves right through to the New Year.

So yes, Howard, I love “dumb” Bonfire Night and look forward to spending the evening with friends and family being wowed by pyrotechnics, warmed by a bloomin' massive fire, and scoffing down some over-priced hot dogs.

Felt good to get that off my chest.

Right, which other columnist shall I have a go at next? Oi, Rachel Ragg! Stop being The Daily Mail personified! That got her.

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To check out the Sixth Form and see what they could offer you, be sure to attend their Open Evening on 15th November, 6.30-8.30pm.

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Find out more about the evening by calling 633300.

Your next step Thinking about your next step on the educational ladder, or do you fancy a complete change of ladder and a new career? Either way, York College can help. With a wide range of degree-level programmes, the college on Sim Balk Lane offers Higher Education students an outstanding learning environment in which to flourish. With small class sizes, fantastic facilities, low course fees and a graduation ceremony at York Minster, York College is the perfect choice, regardless of if you're straight out of school, or returning to education after decades. This year’s Higher Education students achieved excellent results with 77% of graduates from BA (Hons) programmes achieving either a First Class or 2.1 classification.

To find out more, be sure to attend either of the Open Events in November, highlighting adult learning, Higher Education courses, A Levels, apprenticeships, and vocational courses. They're taking place on the 7th (6-8.30pm) and the 25th (10am-12noon) of November. Find our more by calling 770400 or visit www.yorkcollege.ac.uk

Autumn Watch Things to look out for in the garden this month Winter is starting to set in this month, so your help is required. In terms of mammals, hedgehogs and badgers could do with a helping hand in November, especially where grub is concerned. You can actually buy suitable food for both these species at pets stores, but dog food always goes down well, too - especially with our prickly friends. Hey, be sure to check your bonfires before lighting them – if you built it the day before lighting, as hedgehogs might have moved in thinking it a cosy spot to hibernate.

Our winter flying visitors are now starting to arrive, and you might notice an increase in geese and ducks by the rivers and ponds (this is your goose poo warning). The skies will also welcome the likes of redwings and bramblings from the north. Remember to keep you birdbath free of ice and topped up, and this is great time to start loading up your bird feeders. You could also look into installing a bat nesting box in your garden, but this is something that requires a good deal of research first.

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York Carers Centre are getting involved with Carers Rights Day on 24th November. It is the perfect opportunity to learn about the rights of carers, such as what they are entitled to in terms of benefits and financial aid, and also how the Centre offers support and friendship to those who look after other people.

York Carers Centre has all the information you could possibly need, regardless of if you care full time, part time, or think you're about to start caring for someone.

There are social events, discounts at local businesses available, and an advice line every Wednesday, 5-8pm. They can give continued support while you care for someone, and also let you meet other carers to share stories, offer advice, and make friends.

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N O V E M B E R Want to experience the best of the best events this month?

Go to these.

WALKING THROUGH A WINTER WONDERLAND (and skating. And eating. And riding fairground rides)

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The award-winning festive event is back, 18th November-7th January, and it’s bigger than ever. Home to the North of England’s largest outdoor ice rink – The Ice Factor, and recently voted York’s Family Friendly Experience, Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland at York Designer Outlet will be welcoming new additions in the form of an alpine skate hire chalet, and a stunning new Polar Express themed Grotto for Santa. With vintage funfair rides dating from as early as 1933, Santa welcoming visitors in his enchanting log cabin, live weekend entertainment, and of course Christmas shopping! Eek! n Visit www.yorkshireswinterwonderland.com

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...how to live it up at The Living North Christmas Fair Showcasing more than 250 hand-picked exhibitors, and representing the high-quality standard of products and special Y O R Katmosphere S H I R E ’ S Living L E A North D I N Gevents C H Rare I Sknown T M A Sfor,E V EN the fairT will land at York Racecourse, 9th-12th November. Once again these events will provide an unparalleled Christmas shopping experience, with artisan producers, gift retailers, designers, bespoke interior accessories, beauty and fashion. n Visit www.livingnorth.com

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BOOK YOUR CAROL CONCERT TICKETS NOW! 17TH DECEMBER COMMUNITY CAROL CONCERT, York Barbican, 2.30pm. Featuring York Railway Institute Band, York Civic Youth Choir, York Musical Theatre Company, the Steve Cassidy Band and many more. n Call 0844 8542757.

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3RD NOVEMBER BONFIRE NIGHT, Carlton Towers. The return of Carlton Towers Bonfire – now with a larger firework display, and more food and drink options. The Fun Fair will also be back again, making it a fun-filled night for the whole family. n Call 01405 861662.

4TH NOVEMBER DUNNINGTON BONFIRE, FIREWORKS & LIVE MUSIC, Dunnington Showfield, from 3.30pm. There will be a five minute quiet display for those who are not keen on loud noise, followed by a taster of the night’s live music before the main firework display. The night is then followed by the second set of live music. n To book, visit www.dunningtonfayre.org.uk 5TH NOVEMBER FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR, York Maze, 4.30-10.30pm. Enjoy fireshows, the explosive lighting of York's biggest bonfire, and

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5TH NOVEMBER BONFIRE & FIREWORK SPECTACULAR, The Poppleton Centre, from 5pm. A huge bonfire, an impressive fireworks display, and live music – all propped up with food and drink galore. n Visit www.poppletoncentre.org. uk

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THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE (31ST OCTOBER-4TH NOVEMBER) Following a hugely successful 2016 Australian and UK tour, Frantic Assembly and State Theatre Company of South Australia’s critically acclaimed Things I Know To Be True returns to delight audiences this Autumn. As beautifully touching as it is funny and bold, Things I Know To Be True tells the story of a family and marriage through the eyes of four grown siblings struggling to define themselves beyond their parents’ love and expectations.

JACK & THE BEANSTALK (14TH DECEMBER-4TH FEBRUARY) The ever popular panto returns, featuring a line-up of much loved characters. They are joined by Berwick Kaler, the nation's longest running consecutive panto dame, and rejoined by Martin Barrass. Once again we'll get the theatre's dream team who will conjure up all that amazing magic and sparkle loved by generations of panto fans.

To book: 623568.

PATIENCE (8TH-11TH NOVEMBER) Presented by York Opera, the show tells the story of poet Reginald Bunthorne, and Patience, the village milkmaid, a pretty but down-to-earth working girl.

Gilbert’s satire on affectation is still as valid and as funny as it was 136 years ago, and Sullivan’s music is at its most tuneful and witty.

RITA, SUE AND BOB TOO (14TH18TH NOVEMBER) Andrea Dunbar’s semi-autobiographical play, written when she was just 19, is a vivid portrait of girls caught between a brutal childhood and an unpromising future, and hungry for adult adventure.

WAIT UNTIL DARK (21ST-25TH NOVEMBER) Set amidst the social turbulence of 60’s London the play follows the story of Suzy, a blind woman who left alone in her apartment becomes embroiled

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE

Visit www.josephrowntreetheatre. co.uk To book: 501935.

BARNUM (3RD-11TH NOVEMBER) The young performers of York Light Youth return to bring you an exciting production that is rarely staged in York: Barnum.

The show traces the career of Phineas Taylor Barnum, America’s greatest showman, from 1835 to 1881, the year he joined with James A Bailey to form The Greatest Show on Earth. It’s a colourful and dynamic spectacle, full of energy and sparkle from start to finish.

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE (15TH-18TH NOVEMBER) NE Musicals York invite you to enter the magical land of Narnia. Can Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter save the land from eternal winter and can Aslan, the mighty lion, rescue them whenever they get into trouble?

ALADDIN (9TH-16TH DECEMBER) It's time for yet another rollicking romp of a panto, and this year Rowntree Players are whizzing you off to Peking. The evil Abanazar will stop at nothing to gain control of every magical artefact in the world. All that stands in his way are a cave of wonders, a rather strong willed princess and our hero Aladdin.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE

To book: 0844 8713024.

MY FAIR LADY (20TH-25TH NOVEMBER) Based on George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion, with book, music and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, My Fair Lady is gloriously triumphant. The tale of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady features one of musical theatre’s greatest scores.

To book: 01723 370540.

PLAYING MAGGIE (7TH NOVEMBER) Not merely a reflection on how to portray this lady but a live audience with Margaret Thatcher. Pip Utton IS The ‘Iron Lady’!

THE VAUDEVILLIANS: JINKX MONSOON & MAJOR SCALES (8TH NOVEMBER) RuPaul's Drag Race star Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales present their critically acclaimed Off-Broadway comedy.

FOR LOVE OR MONEY (14TH18TH NOVEMBER) A daft comedy about greed. Your last chance to see Barrie Rutter on stage with Northern Broadsides.

FLASHDANCE (27TH NOVEMBER-2ND DECEMBER) Starring Strictly Come Dancing Champion Joanne Clifton and A1 heartthrob Ben Adams, Flashdance - The Musical is the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex a determined welder who dreams of becoming a professional dancer.

WAITING FOR GODOT (22ND25TH NOVEMBER) Two hungry, battered drifters wait by a dead tree. They might have been here yesterday. And they might well come back tomorrow. Unless Mr Godot arrives first. Which he might. If they’re lucky. Which they don’t tend to be.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (15TH DECEMBER-7TH JANUARY) This classic magical story features a wonderful mix - a handsome prince, a beautiful girl, a fearful beast and a very wicked witch. Also heroic deeds, abundant adventure, true love, crazy comedy, glittering costumes, mayhem and make-believe, plus dazzling special effects. Starring Blue's Anthony Costa.

ALL SAINTS HALL, UPPER POPPLETON

YORK BARBICAN

Visit www.yorkshakespeareproject. org

To book: 0844 854 2757

THE NUTCRACKER (7TH NOVEMBER Russian State Ballet and Opera House is back with the vibrant, breath-taking and enchanting ballet production, which will be a feast for the eyes and will delight the whole family. The Nutcracker is an eternal seasonal favourite directed and choreographed by the former Bolshoi Ballet Soloist, Konstantin Uralsky.

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TOMB WITH A VIEW (30TH NOVEMBER-2ND DECEMBER) Poppleton Players are present 'Tomb With A View' by Derek Benfield.

THE JOHN COOPER STUDIO, 41 MONKGATE THE WINTER'S TALE (24TH28TH OCTOBER Featuring a talented cast drawn from across York’s community, York Shakespeare Project are proud to present another exploration into one of the Bard’s great works.

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Musical Director: Mike Pratt Master of Ceremonies: Rev Andrew Foster In aid of The Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York’s Christmas Cheer Fund The Press nominated charity: ”York Mind” Tickets £7.50 (Adults) £6 (Senior Citizens and Under 14s) £24 (Family tickets 2 x adults + 2 x under 14s)

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ONGOING EVENTS UNTIL 5th NOVEMBER VIKING: REDISCOVER THE LEGEND, The Yorkshire Museum. Two of the most significant and internationally recognised collections of Viking Age treasure in Britain will be brought together for the first time in a major new exhibition at the Yorkshire Museum in 2017. Visit www. yorkshiremuseum.org.uk TRICK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN WALKING TOURS, starting at St Andrewgate, just across from York's Chocolate Story, 1 & 3pm. Ghoulish Count Fectionery will weave terrifying tales, hand out spooky samples and cause plenty of mischief on the city’s ancient streets. Along the way, the histories of some ghastly giants of confectionery will be revealed, such as “Kit Bat”, “Terry’s All Ghould” and “Rowntree’s Fright Pastilles”. To book, visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com SPOOKY WOODLAND TRAIL, Burton Agnes Hall. Intrepid visitors are invited on an eerie hunt round the Hall’s atmospheric woodland, where clues are hidden amidst spooky Halloween scenes of witches,

spiders and ghostly figures. Visit www. burtonagnes.com YORK’S SHOCKOLATE STORY! York's Chocolate Story, 10am-5pm (last entry at 4pm). This October half-term, York’s SHOCKolate Story will be celebrating the scariest time of year with a host of frightening features and events. The attraction will be completely decked out for Halloween.

Guests will discover the secrets behind confectionery’s sometimes poisonous past, and how some beloved brands were connected to bloodcurdling events from years ago. Visit www. yorkschocolatestory.com CREEPY HALLOWEEN, Caste Howard. Let your imagination run wild this half term as you explore the 'haunted' Burnt Out Wing of Castle Howard - uninhabited and out of bounds to visitors for many years. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk UNTIL 4th NOVEMBER THE HOME OF HALLOWEEN, York Dungeon. This October, The York Dungeon is taking over, with brand new and returning events for their favourite time of the year. Not only that, they’ll even be adding new

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surprises into their shows in The Dungeon itself, along with plenty of surprises every single day. Enjoy an adults-only night on 13th, late opening on 28th & 31st, Trick-or-Treat Walking Tours 21st-31st, a bus tour on 14th & 21st, and a river cruise on 28th & 31st. Wow. Visit www.thedungeons. com/york UNTIL 1st NOVEMBER YORK MAZE AT HALLOWEEN, York Maze, 10am-5pm. Spooky family fun awaits at York Maze this Halloween, when Yorkshire's award-winning family event reopens for a week over October half term. The giant maize maze has been harvested but Farmer Tom has kept a small section for the Haunted Maze Treasure Hunt, which is just one of over 20 Halloween attractions rides and shows, plus every child gets a FREE pumpkin!

Also check out the evenings Hallowscream.

Visit www. yorkmazehalloween. co.uk

UNTIL 1st NOVEMBER BLOOD, GUTS, & GHOSTS, Royal Armouries, Leeds. Join the museum's gang of ghost hunters and discover the grisly, gory stories behind some of the museum’s most deadly objects. Also check out What's My Afterlife, a family gameshow with a dark twist, on 27th October, 6pm. To book, visit www. royalarmouries.org/leeds UNTIL 31st OCTOBER MICKLEGATE 'ART IN THE WINDOW ' TRAIL, along Mickelgate.

Displays of local artists work in the windows of the shops on Micklegate.

The artwork will be offered for sale to the public with 10% of the sale

OCTOBER 27th OCTOBER-12th NOVEMBER MICKLEGATE POPPY DISPLAY, Micklegate.

Supporting the Royal British Legion, see Micklegate adorned in Poppies in remembrance of those we have lost.

Call 627239.

28th OCTOBER-11th NOVEMBER OPEN DAYS, York St John University. Find out about the university, including courses, facilities, staff and students. Visit www.yorksj. ac.uk/opendays 30TH GATSBY BALL, Novotel Fishergate, 7pm-Midnight. A Flappers & Gangsters ball, complete with welcoming drinks, canapés, a three course dinner, live music and much more – all in aid of the York Rescue Boat. To book, call 01904 627239.

YORK MUSICALS AGAINST CANCER, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, 2.30pm & 7.30pm. Nik Briggs from York Stage Musicals and Howard Ella from Rowntree Players have worked collaboratively to put on a show of songs from classic musicals, old and new – all in celebration of York Against Cancer's 30th birthday. To book, call 01904 501935.

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30TH OCTOBER- 3RD NOVEMBER OCTOBER HALF-TERM DRAWING AND ANIMATION WEEK, York Minster, 10am-4pm. Open to all ages, join a sketching sessions to help create a huge floorplan of York Minster below the Five Sisters Window. Your drawings will help build up each section of the Minster as part of a timelapse which will be uploaded to their website and social media as the week progresses.

Also, animate your drawings on one of the special iPads and see it projected live onto the walls of York Minster. Visit www.yorkminster.org 30TH-31ST HAUNTED HALL, Barley Hall, 5.30-8pm. There’s something strange going on this Halloween at Barley Hall. Sightings of former residents who lived and worked at the Hall over 500 years ago have been seen skulking around the rooms and passageways, causing all sorts of mischief and mayhem.

A perfect Halloween event for the kids, expect thrills and chills but no nightmares! Suitable for five to 12 year olds. To book, visit www. thejorvikgroup.com/tickets 31ST EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION, Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm.

A lecture by A lecture by Professor Bette Chambers, Institute for Effective Education, hosted by The Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 01904 656713.

NOVEMBER THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER MARKET TOWN COACH TRIPS, Glen Coaches. Take a trip to various market towns, including Doncaster, Skipton and Barnsley. For details of dates, times, and cost, call 769914.

2ND PSYCHIC SUPPER, Mecure York Fairfield Manor Hotel. Enjoy an evening of clairvoyancy with Psychic Steve Holbrook over a two course meal. To book, call 01904 225012.

3RD KAYHAN KALHOR & TOUMANI DIABATE, National Centre for Early Music, 7.30pm. these two influential world music collaborators have joined forces to present a captivating and hypnotic performance of kamancheh and kora music from Persian, Kurdish and Malian traditions. Call 658338.

OLLY MURS TRIBUTE NIGHT, Mecure York Fairfield Manor Hotel.

Fantastic look, and sound, alike music, backed up with delicious food. Call 01904 225012 BONFIRE NIGHT, Carlton Towers.

The return of Carlton Towers Bonfire – now with a larger firework display, and more food and drink options. The Fun Fair will also be back again, making it a fun-filled night for the whole family.

Call 01405 861662.

4TH-5TH CERAMIC SALE, All Saints Hall, The Green, Upper Poppleton, 10am-4pm. Twelve talented potters

from the Northern Potters Association will have their work on sale.

THE YORKSHIRE ANTIQUES AND ART FAIR, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, 10am5pm. One of the largest selections of antiques, art, collectables, curios, vintage and retro in the north of England. Call 01274 588505.

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4TH DUNNINGTON BONFIRE, FIREWORKS & LIVE MUSIC, Dunnington Showfield, from 3.30pm.

Arrive to the fire artists, food and drink before the bonfire is lit. There will be a five minute quiet display for those who are not keen on loud noise, followed by a taster of the night’s live music before the main firework display. The night is then followed by the second set of live music. To book, visit www. dunningtonfayre.org.uk 5TH FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE, York Barbican, 3pm. The RBL York Festival of Remembrance 2017 features The Band of the Yorkshire Regiment, The Daytones Barbershop Harmony Chorus, Jessa Liversidge, Jake Walsh The Yorkshire Tenor, The Wigginton Singstars, and more great acts. Call 0844 8542757.

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course stare agog the most amazing fireworks show choreographed to music. Visit www.yorkmaze.com/ events/bonfire-night BONFIRE & FIREWORK SPECTACULAR, The Poppleton Centre, from 5pm. A huge bonfire, an impressive fireworks display, and live music – all propped up with food and drink galore. Visit www. poppletoncentre.org.uk 6TH NOVEMBER SAVE A BABY'S LIFE WORKSHOPS, across York. The Royal Lifesaving Society Instructors provide free to attend life-saving workshops. For times and venues, email linda.nelson2704@gmail.com 7TH & 25TH OPEN EVENT, York College, 6-8.30pm (7th), 10am12noon (25th). Find out about A Level, Vocational, Apprenticeship, Adult and Higher Education programmes. Call 770400.

8TH-12TH AESTHETICA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, across York. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

9TH-12TH LIVING NORTH'S CHRISTMAS FAIR, York Racecourse. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

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12TH REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY, Elvington. Annual Services of Remembrance held at the French Memorial, Elvington Village, and at the Yorkshire Air Museum Station Chapel.

Visit www.yorkshireairmuseum.org 14TH WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR AND THE HARRYING OF THE NORTH 1069-70: CONTEXTS AND PERSPECTIVES, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture by Professor David Bates, hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 656713.

14TH NOVEMBER-23RD DECEMBER CHRISTMAS OPENING, Burton Agnes Hall, 11am5pm. The Cunliffe-Lister family gather natural products from the Hall's award winning gardens and estate to create stunning, original decorations. Guests can visit Father Christmas in his grotto and feats on all the festive jollity in the courtyard. Visit www.burtonagnes.com 16TH NOVEMBER-5TH JANUARY THE LOST TRADITIONS OF MEDIEVAL

CHRISTMAS AT CASTLE HOWARD CHRISTMAS REDISCOVERED, Barley Hall, 10am-4pm. Discover the hidden history of Christmas in medieval York at the beautifully decorated townhouse. Join the lady of the house, Joan Snawsell of Barley Hall, as she prepares her household to welcome the great and the good of York into her home for the festive season. To book, visit www. thejorvikgroup.com/tickets 16TH NOVEMBER-1ST JANUARY CHRISTMAS AT YORK MUSEUM GARDENS, 4.459.30pm (except Christmas Day). This winter, York will welcome its newest attraction, as the City’s beloved York Museum Gardens are transformed into an illuminated trail to host Christmas at York Museum Gardens. Opening on 16th November, the gardens will be filled with light, colour and music as

the City’s beautiful, medieval grounds play host to an exciting Yuletide experience. To book, visit www. christmasatyorkmuseumgardens.co.uk or call 08442 097362.

18TH NOVEMBER-23RD DECEMBER CHRISTMAS AT CASTLE HOWARD, Castle Howard.

This Christmas a host of angels will descend on Castle Howard. Inspired by its architecture, interiors and art collections these fabulous creatures, classic and contemporary, will populate the grand state rooms to spectacular effect. Be entranced by the Magical Christmas Garden - a peek into the imaginary world of Father Christmas.

There will also be a chance to pre-book an Audience with Father Christmas or an Enchanted Evening

WINTER WONDERLAND, York Designer Outlet. Find out more in our Events Hotlist.

18TH-19TH & 25TH-26TH CHRISTMASTIDE TAVERN, Barley Hall, 10am-4pm. Treat yourself to a warmed mulled wine or hot chocolate from the special themed bar in the beautiful gallery in Barley Hall. Visit www.barleyhall.co.uk 18TH TOY FAIR, Wheldrake Village Hall, 2-3.30pm. Donate toys to the sale for the sake of Wheldrake Playgroup.

Drop them off prior to the sale between 10am-12noon.

19TH THE DOLLS HOUSE & MINIATURES FAIR, York Racecourse.

The quality trade stands, selling every imaginable miniature in a variety of scales, are spread out over three floors. There will also be expert talks and demonstrations,

giving you an opportunity to learn about new techniques or ask any questions you might have. Visit www. yorkdollshousefair.co.uk or call 01778 391123.

21ST, 28TH NOVEMBER, 5TH & 12TH DECEMBER CHRISTMAS CRAFT DAYS, Burton Agnes Hall, 1-4pm. Head Guide Pauline Waslin will demonstrate making the crafts that you see at Christmastime and reveal the secrets behind the handmade decorations in the Hall. Visit www. burtonagnes.com 22ND NOVEMBER-7TH JANUARY ALL CREATURES…, Kentmere House Gallery, Scarcroft Hill. Paintings by selected local and nationally-known artists. For opening times, call 01904 656507.

22ND-23RD CHRISTMAS FAIR 2017, Carlton Towers, 12noon-9pm, 10am-4pm (Thurs). The Carlton Towers Christmas Fair, in aid of NSPCC, aims to provide the village of Carlton and its surrounding areas a Christmas Fair full of Yorkshire treats and festivities. Call 01405 861662.

23RD NOVEMBER-30 DECEMBER GLOW: WINTER ILLUMINATIONS, RHS Harlow Carr, Harrogate, Thurs-Sat, 3-8pm. See the gardens lit up for the festive season and marvel at the beauty of all the plants and trees in there winter colours. Visit www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr

24TH-26TH BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE’S HISTORY WEEKEND, Yorkshire Museum & Hospitium. Roy Hattersley will be discussing his new book, The Catholics: The Church and its People in Britain, Hannah Grieg, lecturer in 18th-century British history, will be delving in to Eighteenth-century Cornwall & the world of Poldark, whilst James Walvin will tell a story that takes us from Atlantic slavery to modern global obesity, with Sugar: A World corrupted – From slavery to obesity. Visit www.historyweekend. com 25TH-26TH THE GREAT ANTIQUES FAIR, Wetherby Racecourse, 9am-5pm (4pm Sun). A great fair with lots to see. Visit www. jaguarfairs.com ENCHANTED EVENING WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS, Castle Howard, 6-8pm. Gather in the Grecian Hall for a festive tea party with WonderPhil, the Christmas wizard, before setting off on a candle lit trail into the house to discover the Christmas fairy and find Father Christmas in the magnificent Great Hall. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk 25TH COMEDY NIGHT, Bishopthorpe Sports & Social Club, 7.30pm. An entertaining evening of comedy to help raise money for Bishopthorpe Playgroup. Email cathpryce@hotmail.co.uk

CHRISTMAS FAYRE AND COFFEE MORNING, Dunnington Reading Rooms, 10-11.45am. Crafts, cakes, tombola, raffle, and refreshments. All proceeds go to St Nicholas Church, Dunnington. Call 488331.

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CHRISTMAS FAIR, St Leonard’s Hospice, 1-4pm. All in aid of the hospice, enjoy festive refreshments, stalls, a raffle, tombola, games and prizes, the music of choirs, and also a chance to see Santa on his sleigh. Call 708553.

28TH RECENT EXCAVATIONS AT THE MESOLITHIC SITE OF STAR CARR, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm.

A lecture by Professor Nicky Milner, University of York, hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Call 656713.

29TH LIGHT UP A LIFE, across York. St Leonard’s Hospice would like to invite you to dedicate a light in memory of a loved one. The Christmas trees in St Helen’s Square in York, Selby Abbey, the Hospice grounds and Easingwold Market Place will all bear hundreds of twinkling lights, each one representing the life of someone special. Call 708553.

DECEMBER DURING DECEMBER CHRISTMAS DINNER, The Bar Convent. Book now for Christmas dining at The Bar Convent. Call 01904 643238.

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1ST-4TH CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL, Christmas Tree Festival, Huntington Methodist Church. See 18 trees sponsored and decorated by local businesses and organisations.

Home-made refreshments will be available each day, and there will be stalls selling gifts, crafts, jewellery and bulbs. Email christine.harrison42@ yahoo.co.uk

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2ND CHRISTMAS SWING AND SONG, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, 7.30pm. The Sam Johnson Big Band and guest singers will get you into a festive frame of mind with Christmas carols and Christmas classics all given the big band treatment. All profits from this show will go to York Against Cancer. Call 501935.

1ST-3RD WINTER BEER FEST, The Mended Drum, Huby. Try 14 different cask ales, enjoy live music, and feast on street food. Call 01347 810264.

3RD ADVENT PROCESSION, York Minster, from 4.15pm. An atmospheric and breath-taking candlelit service of music, readings and prayers for Advent. Visit www.yorkminster.org

17TH COMMUNITY CAROL CONCERT, York Barbican, 2.30pm.

Featuring York Railway Institute Band, York Civic Youth Choir, York Musical Theatre Company, City of York Council staff choir, the Steve Cassidy Band and John Warburton. In aid of the Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York’s Christmas Cheer Fund and York Mind.

Call 0844 8542757.

2ND-3RD EFFECTS ART MARKET, The Stained Glass Centre, St Martins Lane. Effects will bring well respected and emerging design labels from Yorkshire to a wider audience. Those confirmed include a variety of furniture, lighting, textiles, jewellery and homeware designers and makers from York. Visit www.

7TH CHRISTMAS FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS, Dunnington Methodist Church, 7.30pm. Tickets £7.50 to include refreshments and raffle. Call 488044.

9TH YORK MUSICAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CONCERT, St Lawrence Parish Church, Lawrence Street, 4pm.

Enjoy choruses from Handel’s Messiah, Richard Shephard’s Cantata, and choral arrangements of favourite carols. Visit www.yorkmusicalsociety. org.uk 12TH DOES WINE PREVENT DEMENTIA?, Yorkshire Museum, 7.30pm. A lecture by Dr Roger Pinder, hosted by the Yorkshire Philosophical

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28TH-30TH YORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS COURSE, University of York. Musicians of all abilities have a great opportunity to have fun making music and new friends, whether they have been learning their instrument for just six months or are accomplished musicians who have been playing for several years. To book, visit www. yorchestra.org EVERY DAY JORVIK VIKING CENTRE, Coppergate. The world-famous attraction has reopened after a multimillion pound re-imagining following the devastating flooding in 2015. Enjoy a new ride experience with the sights, sounds and, of course, smells, of the Viking-Age. There is updated historical interpretation, showcasing the cultural ‘melting pot’ of 10th-century York, and the latest cutting edge technology bringing the Viking period to life. Visit www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk DICK IS BACK, York Dungeon. Dick Turpin, the infamous 18th century

highwayman, will return to York in an exciting new show. Visitors will be encouraged to hold on tight to their belongings while they take a seat in the carriage and travel along the York Road, where rumour has it the most notorious York villain has returned.

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

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

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

HIDDEN MINSTER, York Minster, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, 11am. Take a journey above the roof tops and explore York Minster's hidden architectural gems of the Mason's Loft and Chapter House roof. Visit www. yorkminster.org or call 0844 9390011.

25O YEARS OF TERRY’S, York’s Chocolate Story, 10am-6pm. The exhibition showcases a selection of the most interesting of the Terry’s products from opium based throat sweets to some of the most beautiful and decadent chocolate boxes in history. Visit www.yorkschocolatestory. com YORK GOLF RANGE, Towthorpe Moor Lane, near Strensall. Set in beautiful countryside, York Golf Range

YORK MUSICAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CONCERT features a whole host of fun activities.

Visit www.yorkgolfrange.co.uk or call 01904 499275.

a week, from quilt making to machine embroidery. Call 01904 620587.

BALLOON TREE FARM SHOP, Gate Helmsley. A great day out for all the family! Dine in the cafe, pick your own fruit and veg, feed the animals, have fun in the enlarged children's play area, or simply relax in the landscaped cafe garden. Visit www.theballoontree. co.uk

MUSICAL CONNECTIONS, Across York. Regular music and singing classes fro adults of all abilities. For details of venues and times, call 373011.

FREE PUBLIC LECTURES, University of York. Throughout the year the University hosts hundreds of free lectures on a variety of subjects. Visit www.york.ac.uk/events BOROUGHBRIDGE MARINER, Boroughbridge. Hire a boat for a few hours, or even buy one for good. Call 01423 323400.

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY, Pickering. See 24 miles of Yorkshire’s amazing scenery aboard classic trains and during fun activities.

Visit www.nymr.co.uk REGULAR EVENTS THROUGHOUT EACH WEEK CRAFTING CLASSES, The Viking Loom, Wigginton Lodge. Classes and workshops taking place several times

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

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

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

During November they are collecting any surplus pumpkins.

Visit www.yourcafe.co.uk EVERY NIGHT GHOST TRAIL OF YORK, West Doors of York Minster, 7.30pm. Dare you cross the centuries and discover York’s spine-chilling

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

Call 0844 5678666.

LIVE MUSIC, The Golden Fleece, Pavement. A different band or artist every night. Call 01904 625171.

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

1ST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH COFFEE MORNING, Huntington Library, Garth Road, Huntington, 1am-12noon. The Friends of Huntington Library welcome all for a drink and a chat. Email friendsofhuntingtonlibrary@gmail.com 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH THE WI ACOMB BRANCH, Acomb Methodist, 7.30pm. Enjoy guest speakers and great company.

1ST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH YORK IVC, Thomas’s of York, 6.30pm. A social club with food and drink. Visit www.yorkivc.club YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN'S ASSOCIATION, Hunmanby Community Centre, 2pm. Speakers

cover a wide variety of subjects and the group holds informal meetings.

Call 01273 892672.

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

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history? Visit www.ghosttrail.co.uk or call 01904 633276.

2ND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH SUPPORT MEETING, Wigginton Recreation Hall, 7pm.

Parkinson’s UK York branch meet every month for talks, fun, and the occasional quiz. Call 0844 2253634.

3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH YORK ME COMMUNITY COFFEE CLUB, Novotel, Fishergate.

Open to anyone with ME, or their friends and families. Email bill@YorkME-Community.org 2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH MALTON FOOD MARKET, Malton. The best of Yorkshire produce, as well as entertainment and demonstrations.

Visit www.maltonyorkshire.co.uk 3RD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH YORK AND DISTRICT GUILD OF WEAVERS, Spinners and Dyers, Yorkshire Farming Museum, Murton. Visit www.yorks-guild-wsd. org.uk or call 07811 393123.

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

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GIG GUIDE YORK BARBICAN 1-2 Greg Davies 3 Jools Holland 5 York Festival of Remembrance 7 The Nutcracker 9 ABC 10 Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 11 Eleanor Conway 11 Tang Hall Smart CIC 12 Bowie Experience 16 Bananarama 17 Jon Richardson 18 OMD 19 Alison Moyet THE BASEMENT 2 Jon Eagle & The Four Haydens 3 Basement Jazz Club 4 Open Mic Night 7 Katie Von Schleicher 8 Blue Rose Code 10 The Mallrats 11 The Velma Celli Show 12 Burning Duck Comedy: Brian Gittins 13 Fleeting Quiz: Classic Disney 14 Tenements 15 Out-Spoken Press Tour 17 Laugh Out Load Comedy Club 18 Kane Strang

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22 Seamus Fogarty 23 Bull 24 York Mind Winter Concert 26 Danni Nicholls 29 End of the Trail Records Presents...

FIBBERS 1 Coasts 2 Serotones 3 Day Of The Dead 3 Vant 4 The Icicle Works 6 Embrace 7 Too Many Zooz 9 DJ Format & Abdominal 10 The Southmartins 11 Live/Wire – The AC/DC Show 13 Syd Arthur 14 Toseland 16 Rews 17-18 Shed Seven 17 Bassmentality x JNGL 19 Alanis Morissette’s Jagged

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BLACK SWAN FOLK CLUB 2 Martyn Wyndham-Read 9 James Keelaghan 16 Dana & Susan Robinson 23 Singers & Musicians Night 27 Peggy Seeger and Family 30 Georgia Lewis & Friends NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EARLY MUSIC 3 Kayhan Kalhor & Toumani Diabate 4 Sippin' Whisky with Laura Kindelan 6 Martin Simpson 7 Saz'iso 11 Christine Tobin Trio 13 A Cuppa and a Chorus 2017 13 Andy Sheppard Quartet 18 The Ebor Singers 20 Lady Maisery 23 Leah Stuttard & Agnethe Christensen 26 Opera North Opera Tales 26 The Music of Strangers POCKLINGTON ARTS CENTRE 2 Harry Panto and The Chamber

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The National Trust in York BENINGBROUGH HALL, GALLERY & GARDENS Call 01904 472027 UNTIL 5th NOVEMBER THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BENINGBROUGH: PEOPLE, PLACES AND PORTRAITS, Tuesday–Sunday, 10.30am–5pm.

Uncover intriguing stories of prosperity, loss and reinvention spanning 300 years, from Victorian families to RAF crews.

21st OCTOBER-5th NOVEMBER OCTOBER HALF-TERM, 10.30am5pm (except Monday). Explore all things owl related with the launch of the new ‘oh wise owl’ exhibition. Join Stories Alive for magical tales, glide through the gardens with the spotter trail, be creative in the owl making workshop and get up close and personal with our feathered friends.

28th & 31st OCTOBER, DUSK NATURE WALKS, 5.306.30pm. Join gardener Mark for an adventurous twilight walk on the look for bats and owls. Wrap up warm, wear appropriate footwear and bring a torch for after dark exploring. £5 per person, booking essential.

WEEKENDS FROM 11th NOVEMBER ‘OH WISE OWL’ ART TRAIL, 11am – 3.30pm. Get outdoors and closer to nature this winter, exploring the nation’s love of owls through a series of artworks. Find fourteen sculptures and a sound piece in unexpected places. Closed 23rd & 24th December.

11th & 18th NOVEMBER CONSERVATION IN ACTION – PUTTING THE HOUSE TO BED, 11.30am-3.30pm. Join the conservation team as they start the process of putting parts of the house to bed ready for its winter deep clean.

28th-31st OCTOBER SPOOKY STORIES IN THE ATTIC. Grab a hard hat and head to the rooftops to meet the ghostly housemaid as she shares spooky stories. £5 per child. Booking essential.

16th NOVEMBER-17th DECEMBER EDWARDIAN CHRISTMAS, 11am-4pm, Thursday-Sunday. Enjoy the Treasurer’s House beautifully decorated for a traditional Christmas.

A perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle and get in to the festive spirit with home cooked food and our delicious Christmas pudding scone.

Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/york

TREASURER’S HOUSE Call 01904 624247 UNTIL 5TH NOVEMBER ODDITIES TRAIL, 11am– 4pm. Pick up one of the new sheets to help you spot the weird and wonderful quirks of the collection. Look out for eyes on furniture, see paint spots on the wall and what they mean, and why is there a large fire hydrant in a historic room?

GODDARDS HOUSE AND GARDEN, TADCASTER ROAD Call 01904 771930 1st-5th NOVEMBER

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Get cosy by the fireside or follow the Terry’s trail. Find out more about the Terry’s family and their chocolate business and have a go at making a chocolate box.

17th NOVEMBER-17th DECEMBER CHRISTMAS LUNCHES, FridaySunday. Take a seat in the former Terry family dining room, that overlooks the Arts and Crafts garden, and enjoy a special two or three course lunch.

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FOUNTAINS ABBEY AND STUDLEY ROYAL WATER GARDEN Call 01765 608888 UNTIL 28th OCTOBER FOUNTAINS BY FLOODLIGHT, every Saturday & also Friday 27th October. Experience something truly special this autumn as you explore the illuminated ruins of Fountains Abbey.

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ALL RISE FOR THE GRAND Your Local Link was delighted to recieve an invite to the revamped Rise Restaurant inside the Grand Hotel & Spa so we could give you a tasty little insight into their Small Plate menu. Here’s what Account Manager Kelly and her friend meg thought of it...

With live music playing in the background, and with a clear view of the chefs toiling away in the kitchen, we took our seats in The Rise Restaurant, just inside the entrance to the hotel itself. The newly decked out interior is bright and very modern, and there was a great atmosphere.

The Rise serves 'small plate' dishes, which basically means the portions are smaller than you might expect, but it allows you to taste a greater number of things.

Meg and I opted for the Market Menu; a simplified menu of two or three courses. Obviously we went for three course, because y'know...

DINNER IS SERVED For starters I went for the scallops while Meg ordered the roasted and pickled beetroot, ewes curd and pumpkin seeds. My scallops were nice and juicy and

worked well with cauliflower on the side. Meg loved hers, and the beetroot was complimented by ewe's curd which was really creamy.

For our main course we both ordered the juniper roasted venison. The small strips of meat were complimented by celeriac, raisins, and bilberries – all presented exquisitely. It was truly delicious and we both could have eaten it again immediately. Also on the main course menu is fried duck eggs, gilt head bream, and poached breast of corn-fed chicken. We had a nosey at other diners' plates – it all looked great.

I was happy to see that the dessert portions were surprisingly large, and I went for The Rise churros, while Meg had the chocolate delice. The churros were incredible and very sweet, and Meg must have loved her delice as she shut up for a good few minutes.

The service by the staff was great, and we were served impressively quick and smoothly. Our water was topped up without asking, while the bar was well stoked with a huge selection wines and cocktails. We had fantastic time at The Rise and couldn't recommend it more. n Find out more at www.thegrandyork.co.uk Fancy dining there yourself... FOR FREE? Turn to our Competition pages at the front of the magazine for a chance of winning a meal for two at The Rise.

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